The Shopper 01/04/2023

Tackle goals with fitness-friendly tech gadgets

Committing to getting fit and actually doing it aren’t always one and the same but relying on tech devices can be an effective way to tackle your fitness goals.

From watches and phones to earbuds and virtual reality headsets, technology can maake it easier to track your progress and create a more enjoyable workout experience. See how some of the latest technology is fueling new devices ideal for amping up your workouts this winter with these trendy ideas.

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Music to Power Your Workout

Enjoy stereo-quality sound wherever your workout takes you with a state-of-the-art smartphone like the Motorola Edge+ Gen 2, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Mobile Platform. Giving you up to two full days of power, lightning-fast speeds and proquality features for doing more of what you love, this smartphone can provide music that motivates you regardless of your exercise style. When it’s time to rest and recover, you can enjoy days of entertainment on a beautiful display that wraps around the edges.

Sound to Motivate More Movement

An energizing workout requires a soundtrack to get you pumped up and moving. Enhance your listening experience with LG Tone Free T90 wireless earbuds, which feature Dolby Head Tracking and Snapdragon Sound. These earbuds identify the location of sound as you turn your head, recalibrating to enable a more natural sound experience so you’re always in the center of the scene. The speaker driver is made of a strong, lightweight material that delivers better overall audio clarity and reduced vibration so you can hear every sound come alive. Exceptional audio combines with superior connectivity for music, movies, crystal-clear voice calls, gaming and a low latency fit for aptX Adaptive compatible devices.

A Smart Workout Buddy

If you’re always on the go, a powerful smartphone is a smart way to get in a streamlined workout. An option like the OnePlus 10T 5G delivers on multiple levels. Driven by the powerful Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 mobile platform, this is a phone built to evolve beyond speed. It has Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 for premium Wi-Fi connectivity and a Kryo CPU for unbeatable performance, ideal for multitaskers and power users. The charging system delivers a day’s power in 10 minutes. What’s more, the antenna system, featuring a total of 15 antennas, provides a

360-degree closed-loop system to avoid blind signal angles, while simple and textured visuals help you focus and move seamlessly between work, rest and play.

Play Your Way to Fitness

If your workout regimen needs an infusion of playful fun, the Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headset may be just the ticket. This VR headset is your ticket to the metaverse (and so much more), whether you’re working out, gaming, meeting up with friends or going on a virtual field trip. Industry-leading graphics and immersive audio put you in the middle of the action. The portable device is ideal for workouts on the go, and you’ll find a wide range of apps that let you work out amid stunning scenery, compete against friends and participate in challenges. The immersive experiences break up the monotony of a boring, basic workout, making exercise fun and playful.

Wellness You Can Watch

Powered by the Snapdragon 4100+ Wear Platform, the Fossil 6 Wellness Edition watch provides the speed, power and performance you need to efficiently track your health, all with extended battery life, Bluetooth 5.0 LE connectivity, rapid charging and more features to elevate your experience. The watch detects movement and starts a workout for you. In addition, not only does it allow you to monitor how hard your heart is working and provide estimated blood oxygen measurements so you can see how well your body is circulating oxygen, but it also measures your cardiorespiratory fitness, allowing you to track the amount of oxygen your body utilizes during exercise. In addition to keeping tabs on your active hours, the watch also helps you understand more about your sleep habits, including sleep quality and history, restfulness and progress against sleep goals.

Track Your Progress

Setting fitness goals starts with a plan and achieving them requires strong work ethic and, just as importantly, the ability to track progress so you can enjoy the success. The ultimate expression of ultra-portability and versatility, the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook is powered by the Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 Compute Platform. Slim and sleek, this 2-in-1 features a detachable keyboard to transform from a tablet to a laptop so you can keep an eye on your fitness goals whether you’re working out at home or on the go, and 15 hours of battery life means you can enjoy usage from day to night.

Sand Ridge Audubon Society News

The Sand Ridge Audubon Society announces the National Annual Christmas Bird Count: The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is an annual census of birds in the Western Hemisphere, performed in the early winter by volunteer birdwatchers and administered by the National Audubon Society. The purpose is to provide population data for use in science, especially conservation biology. The CBC is the longest running citizen science survey in the world.

Our own Calumet City/Sand Ridge Audubon Society

Christmas Bird Count takes place on Saturday, December 31, 2022. If interested, contact lead compiler: John Elliott 708386-4909 or johnelliott4@gmail.com (55 Years of Counting—a Banner Achievement!) You will be part of not only local history, but a great tradition that began in the early days of the American conservation movement. This will be the 122st year for the National Audubon bird count. All Christmas Bird Counts are conducted between December 14 to January 5 each year. You can join as many counts as you wish!

The next meeting of the Society will be on Friday, January 6, 2023 at 7 pm. Our speaker for the evening will be Grace Kruse, who works with the National Park Service and travelled to Iceland recently; she’ll show a slide presentation from her fascinating trip.

February 7th program will be presented by Rex Burns who installed solar panels last year on his and Mrs. Burris’ home. Rex will talk about costs of going solar, savings, and how others can take advantage of solar energy.

March 3- Michael Boos, who heads up the Association for the Wolf Lake Initiative, will talk about Wolf Lake and the bird populations there at Wm. Powers State Recreation Area. He has authored three books: “Naked! One of 13,” “Over the Line,”

and “Where’s Mike?” Mike will tell about a film being produced chronicling the history and significance of Wolf Lake and its environs.

April 14- (Note date change for April meeting) ) Lansing author Carrie Steinweg will be talking about some of her numerous books, giving them a local twist. Carrie is a freelance writer, photographer, author, and food and travel blogger who has lived in Lansing for 27 years. She most enjoys writing about food, people, history, and baseball.

May 5th - Alex Ross, author of the local Nature Book, “Between Home and the Highland Rookery,” will be our speaker. Alex is an amateur Nature Photographer and Graphic Designer who captures the natural beauty that can be found in the region. The first printing of his fascinating book is selling out quickly!

Every year in June, we end our meeting year with a picnic and a program featuring photographs taken by members. Now is the time to start adding new pictures to your collection. Get out your phone or camera or even your video cam, and record what you see in the nature around you that is remarkable, beautiful, or just plain odd. Have you visited a natural area that is off the beaten path? Seen some particularly lovely fall colors, sunsets, spring flowers, birds at your feeders… record them and share with the rest of us. Make notes about where and when you saw something.

2022 SRAS Meetings at Sand Ridge Nature Center: 1st Fridays at 7pm; September thru June (unless that day falls on a holiday weekend, in which case it moves to the next week). Please note the April Meeting will be on Friday April 14 due to the observance of Good Friday.

For further information about the Sand Ridge Audubon Society, call Karen at 219-718-3451.

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New Year-New Agent?

MIKE BUDER

Meet the new agent…same as the old agent…of course this is a play on “meet the new boss, same as the old boss.” What I am addressing here is that many people think changing real estate agents will help a listing that is not getting sold in today’s market. They think one agent is as good as another, so if one doesn’t “perform” then we just move onto the next. Commoditization of the work force seems to be the order of the day – so it is somewhat natural that buyers and sellers would treat real estate agents the same way.

Sometimes change can be a good thing. If your agent isn’t doing a good job marketing your home, bringing in a new agent may be the answer. But in other cases, and perhaps more often than not it will make little to no difference in the final outcome. One dirty little secret of real estate is that an agent has a very limited ability to influence the final sale price. Agents can help you get the most that the market will allow…but beyond that they are at the mercy of market forces. The notion that a real estate agent can beat the bushes and pull out the ONE buyer willing to pay and finance a premium for your home because of its special features is stuff of urban legend. Look at it this way: If Ford automobiles were to go down in price by 10%, could a Ford dealer realistically be

expected to move their existing inventory for their original price? The answer is plainly no. And although there are no two houses identical, the ability of the agent to defy market forces is simply not there. You actually have to sell your house 3 times. Once the buyer says “yes” the home still has to pass muster with the inspector as well as the bank appraiser. So even if you find a buyer willing to pay $200,000 on a $180,000 value, there are several more “decision makers” in the mix that can kill the deal…and these decision makers are not buying with their hearts-for them it’s all about the bottom line. So unless you find a cash buyer the home will have to pass muster with the bank. The banks will not fund a loan if the home is overpriced. Holding out for that higher price, will get you less in the end. Re-listing with another agent under these conditions will accomplish nothing.

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

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LOCAL CHURCHES

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.

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.

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

WORSHIP SERVICES

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

RECONCILIATION CHURCH

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

PASTOR GLEN MCCARTHY

WORSHIP SERVICES

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

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.

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

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 SUNDAY SERVICE

RICHARD ZEKVELD

New Year’s is a mile marker on life’s highway.

Mile markers measure our progress in miles, but we find them at random, insignificant spots on the highway, not by exit ramps, landmarks, or rest areas.

New Year’s Day is similar. It’s an arbitrary day on a calendar that proclaims January 1 the start of a new year. The significant moments of our lives rarely land on this day. However, it can be helpful to use this mile marker to reflect on the road traveled in 2022 and to consider the journey in 2023.

First, we do well to look back on the significant events of 2022: how they impacted us, how we experienced God’s presence in them, and what we can learn from them. This encourages us to remember, grieve, celebrate, learn, and give thanks, as appropriate.

Second, consider the road ahead. We know not what adventures or hardships await. Let’s entrust ourselves and the miles ahead into the hand of our Father in heaven. We need to keep him front and center in our hearts and plans. “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6).

Some of us may leave the highway before the next mile marker. Let’s pray with the psalmist “Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (Psalm 90:12, NIV84).

Finally, it is an opportunity for all who have surrendered their lives to Christ’s care and control to remember and believe that “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever” (Psalm 23:6, ESV).

Richard Zekveld, Pastor, Covenant Fellowship Church (cfcsh.org)

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 (708849-2385, ext. 4) Date & Times subject to change. Call 708-849-2385, 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.

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.

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!”

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.”

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.

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.

Chair Yoga

January 4 - 18 at 10:30 am ZOOM and Live in the Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Take time to rest and reset. This class is open and accessible for all!

Nature’s Gentle Tai-Chi-Gong Wednesdays, January 11 - 25 at 2:30 pm ZOOM AND LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY ROOM REGISTRATION REQUIRED Brian Thompson of BNEW4Life shares gentle breathing, movement, and meditation exercises. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes. This program will be offered live, but will also be available virtually using Zoom.

Saturday Morning Yoga Saturdays, January 21 at 11 am Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Relax, recharge and refocus with guided meditation by DuShaun Pollard, founder of Sage Gawd Collective. Don’t forget to bring your yoga mat!

Taking Care of You Saturday, January 7 at 11 am Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Join Peggy Riggins, America’s Pharmacist, as she gives tips on how you can take charge of taking care of you. Copies of her book, Taking Care of You, will be available for purchase.

BNEW Self Protection 4 Life Saturdays, January 14 & 28 at 10:30 am Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Feel more confident in today’s society and learn self-defense from Brain Thompson of BNEW4LIFE.

Golden Years Boot Camp Tuesday, January 17 at 7 pm ZOOM EVENT REGISTRATION REQUIRED Certified Elder Law Attorney, Amy Delaney, of DDV Law, Ltd. will discuss what legal documents you should have in your possession before you enter your golden years and why!

Adult Book Club-It’s

Thursday, January 19 at 2 pm Small Meeting Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED A futuristic mystery, set in a world where the police detective investigating deaths linked to an illegal longevity drug has a partner that is actually a SIM implant in her

LinkedIn Basics

Monday, January 9 at 4:30 pm Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Discover how to utilize LinkedIn tools to manage your professional career.

Beginning Computers Part 1

Tuesday, January 17 at 12 pm Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Discover the major components of a computer, the differences between Macs and PCs, and how to navigate around a Windows 10 computer.

Bienvenido Bebe! First visit to the library!

Saturday, January 7, 2023 - 11:00 AM Bring your baby (0-12 months) to the library and learn about all the resources available to you. Enjoy a fun storytime, a goodie bag, and a tour of our newly renovated library. Visite la biblioteca con su bebé y conozca los recursos disponibles para su nueva familia. Disfrute de una historia divertida, una bolsa de regalos y un recorrido por nuestra biblioteca recientemente renovada. Los suministros son limitados!

Teach a Librarian: Intro to Anime Club

Monday, January 30, 2023 - 4:00 PM Ms. Regina wants to learn more about Anime. Can you help!? Stop by the Youth Services department and please help one of your librarians get a grip on Anime. Ages 8+

Teen Chess Club

Mondays and Wednesdays in January at 5 Learn to play chess with former NFL Player Michael Blair! All skill levels are welcome.

Page To Screen:

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile Friday, January 13, 2023 - 2:00 PM Stop by the library for a treat and a feature, as we read classic and popular titles before watching their movie adaptations. The Polar Express (December), Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (January), Hidden Figures (February).

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!

Christmas Eve Caroling Raffle

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

a Mystery: Last Exit by Michael Kaufman

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

Time for New Year’s financial resolutions

SUBMITTED BY PATRICK ZAMKIN

It’s that time of year when many of us promise ourselves we’ll go to the gym more, or learn a new language, or take up a musical instrument, or any number of other worthy goals. But this year, when making New Year’s resolutions, why not also consider some financial ones?

Here are a few to consider:

• Don’t let inflation derail your investment strategy. As you know, inflation was the big financial story of 2022, hitting a 40-year high. And while it may moderate somewhat this year, it will likely still be higher than what we experienced the past decade or so. Even so, it’s a good idea to try not to let today’s inflation harm your investment strategy for the future. That happened last year: More than half of American workers either reduced their contributions to their 401(k)s and other retirement plans or stopped contributing completely during the third quarter of 2022, according to a survey by Allianz Life Insurance of North America. Of course, focusing on your cash flow needs today is certainly understandable, but are there other ways you can free up some money, such as possibly lowering your spending, so you can continue contributing to your retirement accounts? It’s worth the effort because you could spend two or three decades as a retiree.

• Control your debts. Inflation can also be a factor in debt management. For example, your credit card debt could rise due to rising prices and variable credit card interest rate increases. By paying your bill each month, you can avoid the effects of rising interest rates. If you do carry a balance, you might be able to transfer it to a lower-rate card,

depending on your credit score. And if you’re carrying multiple credit cards, you might benefit by getting a fixed-rate debt consolidation loan. In any case, the lower your debt payments, the more you can invest for your long-term goals.

• Review your investment portfolio. At least once a year, you should review your investment portfolio to determine if it’s still appropriate for your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. But be careful not to make changes just because you feel your recent performance is not what it should have been. When the financial markets are down, as was the case for most of 2022, even quality investments, such as stocks of companies with solid business fundamentals and strong prospects, can see declines in value. But if these investments are still suitable for your portfolio, you may want to keep them.

• Prepare for the unexpected. If you encountered a large unexpected expense, such as the need for a major home repair, how would you pay for it? If you didn’t have the money readily available, you might be forced to dip into your long-term investments or retirement accounts. To prevent this, you should build an emergency fund containing three to six months’ worth of living expenses — or a year’s worth, if you’re retired — with the money kept in a low-risk, liquid account. These resolutions can be useful — so try to put them to work in 2023.

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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21, 2022,

I was impressed with your letter. You do an extremely good job of keeping track of your bills – much more than most people.

Unfortunately, the system does not work the way you think it does. Your insurance company will NOT pay the bills you sent me because Medicare ruled that the balances are part of your Medicare Part B deductible for the year. The company has no obligation to pay a bill when Medicare rules that.

When a claim is filed with Medicare, Medicare rules on it and calculates what is applied to the deductible. A doctor who serves you earlier in the year but files the claim after other medical services file will have the claim pushed back in order of consideration.

You are supposed to get a Medicare Summary Notice every three months which shows what has been filed and the rulings. Those rulings control everything. It may be

that you paid on a claim that your insurance would or should have paid. But without the Medicare Summary notice and the date of service, I have no way of helping you.

You gave me four bills to check. But one had an incomplete date (?/26/22), so I could not check it. On the other three, Medicare ruled the balances were Part B deductibles.

You can call Medicare at 800-633-4227 to give specific dates of service and ask what the ruling was on each claim. It is time consuming. You can call your insurance company to review claims date by date for how Medicare ruled and how your company paid. If you paid a bill that the insurance should have paid, get and send a copy of the page of the Medicare Summary Notice that shows the ruling and proof that you paid it and ask your insurance company to reimburse you.

Woodrow Wilcox works at Senior Care Insurance Services helping clients correct Medicare related medical bill mistakes to save money. He has helped clients of that firm save over three million dollars.

December

I got a letter with copies of four bills from a client in Cedar Lake, Indiana. Here is part of the letter that I sent to the client.

Speaking Of Seniors

AC/HEATING SERVICES: Summer Special! Furnaces or A/C’s , Clean & check $59.95. Furnaces, A/C’s, Boilers, water heaters, sump pumps, humidifiers, installations, repairs, furnaces installed from $1495.00 R/D Heating & Cooling. IL. and IN. 219-616-3281

ARE YOU BUYING OR SELLING PROPERTY? WE SPECIALIZE IN DELIVERING RESULTS. BRUCE MCKINNEY Call, send a text message, or an emailCell: 708-269-2992, email: bruce@ familypriderealty.comFamily Pride Realty, 3337 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park, IL. 60805

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

HANDY MAN SERVICE Lenord Wilks - Call 1-773-897-9464

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

ALL HANDYMAN

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

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

MOVING SERVICES: Pick up/ Delivery Service. Small moves; in-house move; store-to-home. Assembly: Furniture & exercise equipment (Ikea, Office Depot, etc.) Call Rob daily until 9pm 219-433-9457

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

ADG HANDYMAN

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

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

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

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

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

JUNK REMOVAL

Time to make space! Cleanouts (garage, attic, basement, shed). Hauling away appliances, furniture, trash. WE RECYCLE! Call ‘til 8pm 219-433-9457

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

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

CAR / TRUCK TROUBLE? Vehicle-shopping? Onlocation diagnosis: Will find needed repairs / maintenance. Uncertain of mechanic estimate? 32 years exper. Any day! 219-433-9457

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

SHELTON’S FIREARM AND SELF DEFENSE LLC www. sheltonsfirearmsandself defense.com Don’t be a Victim, Book A Class Today! “Shelton’s Firearm and Self Defense Training LLC” 708-502-3718

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

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

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

Vehicles

2002 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM. MOST EVERY OPTION, 3.8L engine, 185,XXX miles. White, tan interior.Runs good, light front end damage. $1,900.00 OBO Call 708-755-2345, ask for Ed, Mike or Silvia.

CAR TO RESTORE : ‘68 CHRYSLER NEWPORT $1500.00 Firm. ‘96 Ford Contour (Needs Work) Z Tech Engine Excellent Gas Milage $1250.00 (219) 308-6452

Health & Wellness

Military families: were you at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987, you may have been exposed to contaminated drinking water causing cancer and death. Call 800-535-5727

Wanted

WANTED RADIO/TV TUBES CB/HAM RADIOS TUBE TESTERS 70S HIGH POWER STEREOS misc test equipment Tube type stereos old radios no tvs 708 536 8823

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

WANTED: 1972 & OLDER CARS & TRUCKS, PARTS, RUNNING OR NOT (and parts) unfinished project and 67-69 Camaros. 708-4399770

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

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

TE CRAFTER IS LOOKING TO BUY CHRISTMAS CRAFTS AND DECOR. like new wreath centerpieces snowmen flowers and more. the crafter is disabled and can’t shop. 219-923-0458 8am-7pm

WOULD LIKE TO BUY A SMALL dog preferably a Shih Tzu or other. must be under 20 lbs good home and care. Highland. 219-9230458

WANT TO BUY A USED 2-CAR (NON-WOOD) GARAGE DOOR. 708.925.2102

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

WANTED: ELECTRIC PRESSURE WASHER AND BATTERY OPERATED HEDGE TRIMMER. Text or call. 708-673-9361

HOUSE PHONE, CORDLESS, CALLER ID. Ask for Martha 708-849-4690

US SOLDIER IS DESPERATE IN NEED of a 3 bed house, to rent or ret to buy. Currently paying $2000/ mo at Hotel and $209 for storage. Have fixed income of $4000/mo Plus. Call Algie 708.574.6367

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

WANTED: Electric chainsaws and as many chains as you have. Exterior Brown Paint. 219-801-0955

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

WANTED: Electric Pressure Washer and Battery Operated Hedge Trimmer.Text or call. 708-673-9361

WANTED RADIO/TV TUBES HAM /CB RADIOS TUBE TESTERS 70S HIGH POWERS STEREOS old tube type stereos/radios no tvs 708-536-8823

For Sale

BARIATRIC LIFT CHAIR: EXTRA WIDE, 500 LB. CAPACITY. ONLY USED A COUPLE OF TIMES, BRAND NEW. Reclines all the way back and lifts all the way up. Fabric, color Walnut. Originally paid $2000 asking $1200. (219) 741-5997

4 PICK- UP TIRES. COOPER STT PRO. 265/70 R 18. AGGRESSIVE TREAD. Very low miles Cost $300 a piece new. Asking $400 for set. 708-417-8598

MORE GREAT DEALS!

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

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

BEAUTIFUL ROOMS FOR RENT IN SOUTH HOLLAND FREE LIGHT AND GAS! $185 and $210 for extra-large room per week. semi-private bath refrigerator and microwave in each room. $500 move-in fee plus one week’s rent and background check required. no smoking no cooking. 708-843-3932

GE DOUBLE OVEN

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

GENTLY USED SIDE BY SIDE FRIDGE, 68 inches tall 30 wide ice maker and water in door GE 2 years old $1200 cash only pick up 815-2605357

ACORN 9 CHAIR STAIR LIFT. Excellent condition very little use located in Lansing, $1000 OBO 229-415-3508

VISITORS WELCOME: HUG-A-PUP 6931 Calumet Av. Hammond,Indiana. (Corner of 169th PLACE/ Calumet Av) Tel: 773-3272050. Gorgeous Toy Size puppies. Credit Cards Welcome. Financing. Vet Checked. Written Health Guar.

Real Estate

APARTMENT FOR RENT THORNTON - NEAR SHOPPING, SECOND FLOOR SPACE, new fridge new new bath and carpets call for appointment 708-462-7028

LANSING APT. FOR RENT. SECOND FLOOR, INCLUDES HEAT, WATER, & BALCONY. NO smoking or pets. Quiet Building , Seniors Welcome. Call 708-895-0628

THORNTONCOMPLETELY REMODELED ONE BEDROOM ONE BATH APARTMENT. EVERYTHING NEW. No pets, no smoking in the unit, and can smoke on the porch. One stall in the garage. Utilities will be paid for you every month. $1,250 a month, first and last month, and security deposits, depending on your credit report. Near the Methodist Church. Call Richard Schickel 520-668-3243 for more info.

18641 FORESTVIEW LANE LANSING,IL! EXECUTIVE CUSTOM BUILT RANCH! 4 bedrooms 3 1/2 bathrooms

3 car garage and over 6000 finished square feet! In ground pool and large patio to entertain!! Main floor has gorgeous solid hardwood floors throughout. Gourmet kitchen is supplied with custom cabinetry, SS appliances, ample countertop space and large island. Generous sized dining room, and expansive living room with Gas fireplace. Large main suite with private bathroom and spacious walk in closet! Call Caleb Lyzenga, EXP Realty 708.208.2209 for a private showing or to learn more!

2 BEDROOM APT BALCONY APT LOVELY VIEW $1100 a month gas included. background check, call for more information 708-972-6190

ONE BEDROOM STUDIO ONE PERSON CALUMET CITY $925 plus move out fee. All electric Sorry no pets! Ready to move in. 167th and Wentworth contact Marge 708-8682590

CALUMET CITY 2 BEDROOM APT FOR RENT $1250 A MONTH plus move out fees no pets. 167th and Wentworth Ave call Marge for more info 708-868-2590

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

THORNTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 205 HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER POSITION AVAILABLE contact merriweather.rakyah@ district205.net or 708-2554844 for more information

THORNTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES/ PSYCHOLOGIST POSITION AVAILABLE contact merriweather.rakyah@ district205.net or 708-2554844 for more information

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY LOOKING FOR HANDY MAN. Interested applicants must have vehicle and tools. For more information please call (708)418-1833. Proven Real Estate Services, LLC of Orland Park, IL

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!!

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.

380 Rounds of mixed (Target/Duty/Center Fire/full metal jacket) 40 S & W ammunition. $196.00 719-275-1386

Bar room glasses for sale or lounge. All different Shapes and Sizes. Including shot glasses, all different shapes and kinds and sizes. Many glasses have logos on them. Alot are mix and matchm all brand new, hundreds of glasses! All types of bar equiptment. Shakers, Stirrers, and lots more. If you need glasses, I have them! All brand new and wrapped. Call Kevin to inquire! 708-2524371

Texas Bull horns, wallmount for sale, Excellent Cond., ready to be hung. 5’ 8”w, Call Kevin to inquire! 708-252-4371

Free, approximately 110 cubic ft. of leftover wood scraps & logs of from projects. 719-275-1386

Sewing supplies: good for drapes, clothes pillowcases, or small items. FREE call (708) 248-7949

FENNEMA J.

Joyce Fennema, nee Ruiter, age 86, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Beloved wife of Jerry Fennema. Loving mother of Janet (Jim) Stalman, Judy (Jeff) DeBoer, and Jill (Pete) Dyke. Cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Rich) Bultema, Joel (Diana) DeBoer, Joshua (Ashley) DeBoer, Michael Stalman, Sherri (Beau) Harker, Melissa Stalman, Sarah Stalman, Jonathan (Brooke) Dyke, and Stephanie (Alan) Cummings; greatgrandmother of 11.

Preceded in death by her siblings Dorothy Terpstra, Bill Ruiter, Idelle Gabrielse, Art Ruiter and Dr. Michael Ruiter, and by her parents Thomas and Mentie Ruiter.

Joyce married her high school sweetheart and they raised their children in Lansing, IL. They were members of Munster Christian Reformed Church, where she attended Bible Study. She enjoyed tea time with her neighbors and playing cards with her friends. She loved nothing more than spending time with her grandchildren.

Joyce was loved and will be missed by many. Visitation Monday, January 2, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 4:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN, with Rev. Jim Hollendoner officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to World Vision. For further information please contact 219-322-7300 or visit http:// www.SMITSFH.com

FENNEMA A.

Albert “Bud” Fennema, age 98, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully Monday, December 26, 2022. Beloved husband of Monet Fennema, nee Stallé, and the late Geraldine Fennema, nee Lawson.

Loving father of Bonnie (Charles) Olentine, late Larry Fennema, Amy (Brian) Hackert, late Glen Fennema, and the late infant son Brian Fennema. Step-father of the late Mark (Joann) Neily, Eric (Peggy) Neily, and Jennifer Neily. Cherished grandfather of Amber (Matt) Kunnen, Ashley (Phill) Solomond, and Tyler Olentine. Dear brother of 14 siblings. Bud was a WW II United States Army Veteran. He started the Dyer Auto Auction with his father-inlaw. Following that career he became a real estate broker in Lansing. He was loved by many and will be dearly missed. Visitation Thursday, December 29, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN. The funeral service will be live streamed from our Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/SmitsFH. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery –Lansing, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut St., Chicago, IL 60611. For more information, please call 219322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com.

MENDEZ

On 12/22/22, Jose (Joe) Mendez, age 66, of East Chicago, IN, was called home by God while surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Elena Mendez. He is survived by his beloved wife, Laura Darlena Mendez; children Wendy (Terry) King, Jocelin (Miguel) Palacio, Jose (Brandy) Mendez III; cherished grandchildren Brielee, Olivia, Alexander, Terry Jr., Gabriel; brothers Edwin (Kimberly) Mendez, Jesus Manuel Mendez and devoted companion of man’s best friend “Bo”. Joe loved to play the guitar and cuatro; jamming out and using his gift to glorify God! Joe loved living life with family and friends. You could always find him with a cup of coffee in his hand and a smile on his face. He was a hard working man who drove his trucks and made his deliveries with pride. Jose was loved by many and will be missed dearly. We invite you to come celebrate the life of our “Champ.” Clothed in the armor of God, he fought the good fight and entered HIS kingdom victoriously! As our “CHAMP” would always say…. “Alright good people, I’m going to bed”. Come celebrate the life of Jose Mendez Jr. with family and friends on Wednesday, December 28th, 2022 from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. with a celebration of life service from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Final goodbyes will take place Thursday, December 29th, 2022 from 12:30 - 1:15 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home followed by a procession to Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, 8178 Cline Ave, Schererville, IN. Contributions may be given in Jose’s memory to the family for funeral expenses, C/O Wendy King, 11219 Ivybridge Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89138, or use Wendy King’s Venmo account: wmendez18 or Zelle account: 702-219-1036 For further information, please call 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www. SMITSFH.com.

BOULAIS

A Memorial Visitation for Frederick Price Boulais will be held on January 4 at Thornridge Funeral Home.Mr. Boulais was born September 27, 1925 and died December 7, 2022. He was the husband of the late Phyllis M. Boulais and Leokadya Connelly Boulais; father of Frederick J. “Rick” (Carole) Boulais, Gail (Ray) Ekberg, and the late Kevin (Virginia) Boulais; grandfather of Paige (Adam) Jedrzejak, Brooke Boulais, Alannah Eckberg, Neve Eckberg, Phillip (Shannon) Boulais, Barbara (Chris) Cannon, and Thomas Boulais; great grandfather of 7; step father of Edward (Laura), John (Suzanne), David (Nicolle), and Grace Connelly; step grandfather of 12. Inurnment Cedar Park Cemetery Arrangements entrusted to Thornridge Funeral Home(Janusz Family Funeral Service). 708-460-2300 or thornridgefuneralhomes. com.

ZAJESKI JR.

Daniel Myron Zajeski Jr., of South Holland, IL passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Dan was born on January 29, 1945 in the Roseland/West Pullman neighborhood of Chicago, IL. His parents moved the family to South Holland, IL, in approximately 1957. His late parents were Daniel M. Zajeski Sr. and Jessie Zajeski (NEE:Hibma).

Dan was the oldest of four children: Timothy (Nancy), Patricia Anania, and David (deceased). Dan Zajeski attended Assumption BVM elementary school, and then Mendel CHS (1959-1963) in Chicago. At Mendel, he was inducted into the Honor Society, and played varsity baseball. One of his biggest thrills was playing on the 1963 Catholic League championship team at Comiskey Park. He then went on to play baseball with the minor league Markham Cardinals, once pitching a no-hitter. After graduating high school in 1963, Dan Zajeski attended the Illinois Institute of Technology (IT) in Chicago, majoring in Psychology. While at IT, he joined the Air Force ROTC program, serving as an Air Force reservist for two years, and receiving an Expert Marksmanship ribbon, In 1968 he switched and enlisted into the US Army. Dan served on active duty for three years, from 1968 to 1971, as a Counterintelligence Special Agent and as a Spanish Linguist with US Army Intelligence. While on active duty, he served at various posts in the US, and spent two years at Fort Amador in the Panama Canal Zone. Among his military awards, Dan received the Army Commendation Medal for exemplary service while on active duty during a time of war. In 1967, Dan Zajeski married Andre Marie Heinemann, who had attended Mercy High School in Chicago, and whom he had dated for six years. After marrying, they bought a home in South Holland, IL, on Park Lane, and resided there until 1976. In 1976 they purchased a home on Thornwood Drive, also in South Holland. After Basic Military Training, Dan was accompanied by Andre at all of his assigned Army posts. Two children were subsequently born to the Zajeski’s, Crystal M. Zajeski (Kinder) and Daniel A. Zajeski, who, all together, presented Dan and Andre with four grandchildren: Tayler, Katelyn, Elle, and Bryce. Upon his Honorable Discharge from active duty in 1971, Dan joined the South Holland Police Department (SHPD) as a police officer recruit. While at the University of Illinois’ Police Training Academy, Dan received the Police Training Institute’s (PT) highest award, the Ervin H. Warren Award, as the top recruit in his class. Dan went on to serve 31 years as a fulltime SHIPD police officer, rising through the ranks of Sergeant, Lieutenant, Deputy Chief, and finally to Chief of Police. During his police career, he also served 15 years as a certified Police-Paramedic, rising to the position of Paramedic Coordinator. He retired from fulltime

police service in 2002, but stayed on as a part-time Village Deputy Marshal until age 65, which was mandatory police officer retirement age. Dan went back to college after joining the SHPD, and received an Associate Degree in Law Enforcement from Thornton Community College (now South Suburban College) in South Holland, then earned his Bachelor’s Degree in the Administration of Criminal Justice from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He subsequently received his Masters Degree in Corrections/ Social Justice from Chicago State University. He was also a graduate of the FBI’s National Academy at Quantico, VA, the Defense Language Institute (Spanish), Presidio of Monterey, CA, and the US Army Counterintelligence Course, Ft. Holabird, MD. In 1983, Dan rejoined the US Army as a reservist. He served as a Counterintelligence Special Agent, a Spanish Linguist, and as a First Sergeant (E-8) -- initially with the 138th Military Intelligence Battalion at O’Hare AFB, Chicago, IL. He then finished up his military career as a Senior Military Intelligence Instructor and as a Basic Spanish soldier, he received various military awards, including Army Commendation and Army Achievement Medals. At the culmination of his distinguished 27-years of military service, MSG Zajeski was being awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. He was honorably retired from the US Army Reserve in 2005, at the mandatory retirement age of 60. During Dan’s career as a police supervisor and Army reservist, he also taught Criminal Justice (CJS) and Basic Spanish courses at South Suburban College (SSC) in South Holland, as an Adjunct (part-time) Instructor, beginning in 1975. Shortly after his retirement as Chief of Police, he was hired as a full-time CIS Instructor at SSC. In 2010, he retired from fulltime teaching at SSC, and went back to Adjunct Instructor status at SSC until 2014 when he retired completely. Dan Zajeski enjoyed: running; working out; walking his dog; reading science fiction and military books; reading the daily newspapers; going to the movies with his wife; and spending time at his family’s vacation home in the Wisconsin Dells area. Visitation with family and friends will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. until time of the funeral service at 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St, South Holland, IL. Interment, with military honors, will be held on Friday, January 6, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery – Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to South Suburban Humane Society (21800 Central Ave., Matteson, IL 60443) or Hinsdale Humane Society (21 Salt Creek Ln, Hinsdale, IL 60521). For more information, please call 708333-7000 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com

DEYOUNG

Marilyn Jean (Paarlberg) DeYoung of Menomonee Falls, WI, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away on December 25, 2022. She was 90 years old. She was born in Lansing Illinois to James and Edith Paarlberg in 1932. Marilyn lived nearly all her life in South Holland, Illinois and was a lifelong member of the First Reformed Church of South Holland. She graduated from Thornton Township High school in 1950 and literally married the boy across the street, Harris “Skip” DeYoung two years later. The couple recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Marilyn showed she was truly a farmer’s daughter with her love of gardening. She also enjoyed baking, antiques and was an accomplished furniture refinisher. She worked for many years in the office at George R. Gibson Chevrolet in South Holland and was known for her constant volunteer work at church, particularly her involvement in the choir. A good work ethic was an expected trait for all of her children. Her family however, will best remember her for being a stereotypical mom and grandma, trying her best to fill up four boys at mealtimes and baking special treats around the holidays. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Harris, and a brother Conrad Paarlberg.

She is survived by her four sons, David (Barb) DeYoung of Waukesha, WI, Dan (Julie) DeYoung of Evansville, IN, Paul (Debbie) DeYoung of South Holland, IL, Thomas (Brenda) DeYoung of Lowell, IN, thirteen grandchildren and twenty two great grandchildren. Visitation with family and friends will be held on Monday, January 2, 2023 from 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt. 6/159th St.) South Holland, IL and on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 from 10:00 - 11:00 A.M. at First Reformed Church, 15924 South Park Ave. South Holland, IL. A Funeral Service will follow the visitation on Tuesday starting at 11:00 A.M. at First Reformed Church with services conducted by Rev. James Oord.

Interment will take place at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Lansing, IL.

BONELLI

Tara Marie Bonelli, nee Palhegyi, age 39, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 25, 2022.

Beloved wife of Joseph Bonelli. Devoted mother of Savannah and Arianna. Cherished daughter of Lori D’Anna and Thomas D’Anna. Dear sister of Jacob D’Anna and Cayley D’Anna. Also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, December 30, 2022 from 3:00 – 7:00 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. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions

may be given to the family. For further information, please call 708-333-7000 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www. SMITSFH.com.

ANDRADE

Pauline Andrade, age 94, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of South Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Loving wife of the late John A. Andrade. Devoted mother of Vincent (Sharon) Andrade, David (Marie) Andrade, Richard (Joan) Andrade, Susan (Edward) Bakowski, and the late Robert Andrade.

Cherished grandma of 9; great-grandma of 16; great-great-grandma of 8. Kind aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents Jose and Soledad Andrade, 5 brothers and one sister. Pauline was an avid crocheter and loved to travel, she was loved by many and will be deeply missed. Visitation Tuesday, January 3, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the prayer service at 11:00 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN, to St. Liborius Catholic Church 71 W. 35th St. Steger, IL for a 12:00 p.m. funeral Mass, with Rev. David Krolczyk officiating. Interment Assumption Cemetery – Glenwood, IL. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook 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 www.SMITSFH.com

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 24, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 9, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 1394 PRICE AVENUE, CALUMET CITY, IL 60409

Property Index No. 30-20-112-056-0000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence with a two car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC

Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL, 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE, LLC

One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago IL, 60602 312-346-9088

E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com

Attorney File No. 22-10721il_814001 Attorney ARDC No. 61256 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 22 CH 06292

TJSC#: 42-3959

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Case # 22 CH 06292

I3210193

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC Plaintiff, -v.-

STACY WOODSON, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LIZZIE WOODSON A/K/A LIZZIE D. WOODSON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD

CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P.

AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE

LIZZIE WOODSON A/K/A LIZZIE

2021 CH 04857 2204 W. 157TH PL. MARKHAM, IL 60426

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 12, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 9, 2023, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker, 1st Floor Suite 35R, Chicago, IL, 60606, sell at a public sale to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2204 W. 157TH PL., MARKHAM, IL 60426 Property Index No. 29-18-315-017-0000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial Sale fee for the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file, CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527 (630) 794-9876

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE IL, 60527

630-794-5300

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

Attorney File No. 14-21-03137

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 2021 CH 04857

TJSC#: 42-3904

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Case # 2021 CH 04857 I3210422

Mrvan Local Projects Included in Final Government Funding Law

Congressman Frank J. Mrvan has announced that over $20 million in Community Project Funding requests have been included in the final Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations package.

As the House and Senate have both approved this package, it is expected to be signed shortly into law by President Biden.

Congressman Mrvan stated, “One of the fundamental lessons I have experienced in my first term of Congress is how success requires partnership and collaboration. I am grateful for all of these community partners for putting in the work to successfully identify and advocate for how the federal government can best help them in their dedicated services to Northwest Indiana. I look forward to continuing this type of work with the local stakeholders and all of my Congressional colleagues to advocate for good-paying jobs, law enforcement personnel, and infrastructure investments that lead to a growing economy for everyone.”

Congressman Mrvan’s requests included in the final appropriations package are specified below.

• $4,500,000 – Calumet Region

Funding will assist with environmental infrastructure improvements to address critical water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater sewer infrastructure improvements designed to alleviate deteriorated conditions, increase the efficacy of existing systems, and improve water quality impacts.

• $1,000,000 – Indiana Shoreline

Funding will be provided to the USACE to assist with the shoreline restoration within the Indiana Dunes National Park near Mount Baldy in Michigan City, and protect this incredible economic asset and environmental resource for Northwest Indiana from erosion.

• $914,000 – Burns Waterway Small Boat Harbor

Funding allocated will allow the USACE-Chicago District to address the needs of Burns Waterway Small Boat Harbor in Portage, Indiana and support operations and maintenance. Improvements made will support economic development within the City of Portage driven by its proximity to Lake Michigan and the availability of the harbor.

• $1,016,000 – Michigan City Harbor

Funding allocated will allow the USACE-Chicago District to address the needs of Michigan City Harbor and support operations and maintenance. Improvements made will support economic development within the City of Michigan City driven by its proximity to Lake Michigan and the availability of the harbor.

• $400,000 – Porter County Sheriff

Funding will assist the Porter County Sheriff’s office in its efforts to invest in equipment upgrades to increase and improve efficiencies in the apprehension of subjects, locate missing persons, and to reduce property crimes.

• $215,000 – Whiting Police Department

Funding will assist the Whiting Police Department to obtain license plate readers to assist officers in their ability to protect the community.

• $1,000,000 – Gary Police Department

Funding will assist the Gary Police Department to obtain body-worn and in-car cameras to assist officers in their ability to protect the community.

• $1,500,000 – St. Catherine Hospital

Funding will assist St. Catherine Hospital pursue its Cardiovascular Catheterization Table Project. The advanced technology elevates the care and image quality the hospital provides for diagnostic and interventional heart and vascular procedures to residents in the community.

• $1,000,000 – Valparaiso Univ. School of Nursing

Funding will assist Valparaiso University College of Nursing and Health Professionals upgrade its Skills Lab and Simulation Modernization Project, which supports the effort to create a strong pool of trained medical technologists to serve the region’s health needs while laying the foundation to address the greater health care professional shortage.

• $100,000 – United Way of LaPorte County

Funding will allow United Way of Greater LaPorte County to initiate a Youth Mental Health-Substance Abuse Assessment, to better address unmet needs in the community.

• $4,000,000 – Gary Chicago Intern. Airport

Funding will assist the Gary Chicago International Airport expand and construct a heavy cargo logistics apron for multiple users.

• $2,360,000 – Portage/Central Avenue

Funding will assist the City of Portage to pursue additional phases of its Central Avenue Reconstruction Project.

• $750,000 – Fair Haven/Acquisition and Reno.

Funding will assist Fair Haven in its efforts to provide safe and stable housing for adults who are fleeing or attempting to flee from dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking.

• $310,000 – Opportunity Enterprises

Funding will assist Opportunity Enterprises to acquire equipment and technology to enhance the quality of services provided through the Lakeside Respite Center, improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and their families.

• $1,T525,000 – Paladin

Funding will assist Paladin with the rehabilitation and repurposing of its facility, including accessibility alterations, modernization of classrooms to provide appropriate engagement activities to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ADA updates and sensory-friendly spaces to support the community.

Asexual reproduction is common for animals like starfish, deepsea worms, and stick insects, but among vertebrates, it’s a rarity. A process called parthenogenesis allows some female animals to fertilize an egg with their own genetic material, producing offspring by “virgin birth.” Scientists have assumed that vertebrates that usually reproduce sexually turn to parthenogenesis as a “hail Mary pass,” a last-ditch effort at reproduction when there aren’t enough mates to go around. However, a recent study revealed an example of a female zebra shark in an aquarium reproducing via parthenogenesis, even though there were healthy, reproductive males in the same enclosure.This finding has implications for not only the continued care of zebra sharks in zoos and aquariums, but also for conservation efforts focused on their wild counterparts.

“We’ve known for several years that parthenogenesis occurs in animals like sharks, but some aspects of it remain unknown, like why it occurs and what triggers it,” says Kevin Feldhim, a researcher at Chicago’s Field Museum and the study’s corresponding author. “This latest paper is just another step in learning why these ‘virgin births’ happen.”

The study, published in the Journal of Fish Biology, focuses on endangered zebra sharks at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.

“As we started to see successful breeding of zebra sharks at Shedd in 2004, we also began genetic testing to confirm which of the sharks were the parents of the offspring,” says Lise Watson, assistant director of animal operations and habitats at Shedd Aquarium and an author of the study. “By confirming the lineage of the offspring, we could more soundly make decisions on future breeding efforts to maintain maximum genetic diversity while supporting the Association of Zoos and Aquarium’s Species Survival Plan for zebra sharks.”

Shedd’s Wild Reef exhibition includes a massive floor-to-ceiling habitat containing a variety of sharks, including zebra sharks. In 2008, Watson and her colleagues noticed a clutch of eggs; they moved them to a nursery behind the scenes to safely hatch. When the shark pups hatched, Jean Dubach of Loyola University analyzed the sharks’ DNA to determine their parentage. The results seemed impossible.

“These pups didn’t match any of the mature males that were in the enclosure. But they did match the female that laid the eggs,” says Feldheim.

In addition to having genetic markers in common with their

mother but none of the potential fathers, the pups had identical homozygous copies of some alleles. Think back to the genetics unit in your high school biology class. You probably made Punnett square grids with different gene types represented by upper and lowercase letters, like B as the dominant allele for brown eyes and b as the recessive allele for blue eyes. You get one allele from each parent, and if they’re the same (BB or bb), that’s called homozygous.

The genetic markers used in these sharks are more complicated than just B versus b--they have many more alleles, to the point that it’s virtually impossible that they’d show up exactly the same way in two different individuals. So when the shark pups DNA results came back homozygous, that meant that they had to be getting both of those DNA strands from their mother, rather than from two different parents.

“Discovering these pups were parthenotes was quite a surprise for the team at Shedd, given our previous success in encouraging breeding through sexual reproduction,” says Watson.” This news underscored exactly why regular, ongoing genetic testing of offspring is important.”

Pups born by this type of “virgin birth” unfortunately tend to have a short life expectancy, as they’re likelier to have rare recessive genetic conditions. The shark pups in this study only survived a few months. But the fact that they were born at all challenges long-standing ideas in biology.

“This is only the second case that we know of where sharks have been born by parthenogenesis even when there were healthy mates available,” says Feldheim; the other instance was at the Aquarium of Pacific. “This discovery throws a wrench in what we thought we knew about how and why parthenogenesis happens, and it illustrates a key aspect of science: we’re continually learning.”

“This study is just the beginning of our understanding of the occurrence of this genetic phenomenon in zebra sharks,” says Watson. “Zoos and aquariums like Shedd have a key role to play in the conservation of species like zebra sharks, which are nearly extinct in some parts of the world. Knowing more about parthenogenesis and confirming the genetic makeup of our populations in zoos and aquaria is crucial to making informed decisions that fuel this work.”

BUTCHER,

FOR

D. WOODSON (DECEASED), KENNETH OWENS, LORENZO THURMAN, JATAWN DIXON, JEFFERY THURMAN, VERNELL WOODSON, TRACY WOODSON Defendants