The Shopper 2/1/2023

South Suburban College Head Men’s Basketball Coach John Pigatti Inducted Into The NJCAA Region-IV Hall Of Fame

The head men’s Basketball Coach John Pigatti at South Suburban College (SSC), was inducted into the National Junior College Athletic Association’s (NJCAA) Region IV Hall of Fame. Pigatti has been the head coach at SSC for the past 17 years. He has a career coaching record of 480-88 (.845) and an impressive 26515 (.946) home record. Last season, he led the Bulldogs to a perfect 33-0 record and an NJCAA Division II National Championship. It was the only time in history that a team went undefeated and won the NJCAA Division II National Championship.

Coach of the Year 12 times. In addition, Pigatti has coached the last three national players of the year with five total. He has had 16 All-Americans and 13 named to the 1st team. Last season he received the National Two-Year College Coach of the Year award and was the 2017 College Insider’s Jack Bennett Man-of-the-Year Recipient.

South Suburban College Men’s Coach John Pigatti

During his robust coaching career, he has won 12 Region IV Championships at SSC and has been named Region IV

If you want to learn more about SSC’s Athletic Program, contact Steve Ruzich, Athletic Director, at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2524. SSC’s main campus is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois. The college’s extension site, the Oak Forest Center, is located at 16333 South Kilbourn Avenue, Oak Forest, Illinois.

SSSBA holds 20th annual Summit Awards

South Suburban Small Business Association will hold its 20th annual Summit Awards breakfast at 7:30am on Wednesday February 8, 2023 at Idlewild Country Club, 19201 Dixie Highway, Flossmoor, Illinois. These annual awards honor leading business people who have contributed to the economic growth of the region. Five awards are given: The Small Business of the Year Award, the Training Excellence of the Year Award, the Economic Development Leader of the Year Award, the Creative Arts Organization of the Year Award and the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Each of the awardees is carefully selected from the many businesses and organizations in the region for their outstanding performance and excellence in their qualifying category. For more information about these awards visit www.sssba.org or call Dr. Saundra Mickles at 708-821-4137. Ask about how to attend all our events for free.

When you register on their website www.sssbs.org for the 20th annual SSSBA Summit Awards here’s what is in store for you: · Awards being given out to leaders in business, economic

development, the arts, companies who recognize training as important to success, and young entrepreneurs on their way to success!

· A delicious breakfast!

· Attendance rewards!

· A chance to network! Bring your business cards and business brochures to build your business!

We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you on Wednesday, February 8 for a great breakfast event.

South Suburban Small Business Association is a 27 year old regional organization, serving sixty-nine communities within the area bounded by Evergreen Park to the North, Gary Indiana to the East, Peotone to the South, and Joliet to the West. Their mission is to assist and promote small businesses through programs and activities that provide economic benefits and opportunities while working to improve the economic climate of our organization’s service area. Visit our website www.sssba.org and our facebook page www. facebook.com/sssba.org (lots of great business tips there).

Real Estate Specialists

Real Estate Questions & Answers

CATHY & JIM HIGGINS

Question: We have been thinking of selling our home but were curious about the homebuyers over the last several years. Do they regret paying such high prices for their home?

Answer: A recent report we read, stated that 80-90% of buyers were happy with their purchase despite record high prices the past several years.

The high satisfaction rate amid the hot market makes sense. Given the market climate, prospective homeowners were willing to do what it took to buy a home.

Let’s not forget these buyers were able to obtain amazingly low-interest rates, and just being able to buy a home in that hot market was very satisfying.

Buying a home is a longer term investment. These buyers knew this when they were looking. No one can predict the future, but most buyers did not feel that relocating was in their near future plans. History has shown us that the real estate market is cyclical. There are ups and downs in the market.

In addition to building equity in your home, you also gain price appreciation. Reports show that the average annual increase in real estate values is roughly 4%. Using the rule of 72, you can expect the value of your house to double in 18 years. This doesn’t mean this will happen every 18 years,

this is just past performance. Past performance is part of your research.

The only way to become a successful homeowner is to educate yourself. Talking to experienced homeowners and Real estate professionals gives you a treasure chest full of valuable information.

There’s an old rule in poker: if you play for 20 minutes and can’t figure out who the sucker at the table is, then it’s you. The same is valid for real estate investing. If you don’t know the metrics of your proposed real estate purchase, you could be making a bad investment.

Do your research and always use a real estate professional when making a purchase or selling your current home. This will greatly increase your odds of making a good investment!

E-mail us your Real Estate questions at Cathyah@aol.com. Thinking of selling your home? Call Cathy & Jim Higgins, Licensed Broker/Realtors in Indiana & Illinois. IN: 219-865-4361 IL: 708-8283304. McColly Real Estate. Website: www.Cathyhiggins. com. Personal Real Estate Journal: www.Higginshousechat. blogspot.com

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Watch out for tax season scams

SUBMITTED BY PATRICK ZAMKIN

It’s that time of year when we do our taxes — but it’s also the same time that tax scammers go to work. What scams should you watch for — and how can you avoid being victimized?

Sadly, the list of scams is pretty long, including demands for payment or requests for “additional information” pertaining to your tax refund, in which the sender asks for your Social Security number and other personal information. These scam emails can look quite official, often incorporating the IRS logo. You might also receive scam text messages containing bogus links claiming to be the IRS website or an online “tool” that can help process your refund faster.

But keep these points in mind:

• The IRS generally won’t contact you by phone and won’t contact you by email, text messages or social media channels to ask for personal or financial information. The IRS begins most correspondence to taxpayers through regular mail delivered by the U.S. Postal Service.

• The IRS won’t call to demand you make an immediate payment through a prepaid debit card or wire transfer. If you owe taxes, the IRS generally will mail you a bill. And the IRS won’t threaten to bring in the police or another law enforcement group to arrest you for not paying your taxes.

In general, be extremely skeptical about any type of communication purporting to be from the IRS that sounds bullying or over-inquisitive — and certainly don’t give out any personal or financial information. But these fake messages aren’t the only taxseason scams out there. You might even receive a direct deposit from what appears to be the U.S. Treasury Department — but if you weren’t expecting it, something’s likely not right. This payment could be a sign that a

Attracting Buyer’s Agents

MIKE BUDER

When your home is for sale, it becomes more than your home. It’s a commodity that has to compete with other homes in the complex real estate marketplace. How can you make your home it’s most competitive?

Well, you do the obvious to make buyers want it… Have it looking great, no bad kitty litter boxes, and a reasonable price tag. But you also have to make it competitive from the vantage point of the buyers’ agents, or the buyers who would love the place may never see it. You want to make your home the one every agent with a buyer in your price range wants to show. You want agents, not only to show it, but to want your house to be the one their clients choose. How do you do this?

1. Make your home easy to show. If you only let people in on Wednesday at noon when the moon is full, that doesn’t work for agents, even if they have buyers for your home. 2. Take Fang the leg humping Great Dane away from the property during showings. 3. Don’t stick around during showings to make sure the buyer’s agent doesn’t miss something. 4. Have your agent show you the marketing photos that will go into the MLS. The buyer agents will often select the homes they show based on these, so make sure the photos look great and that

the description is a combination of enticing and accurate. 5. List with an agent that plays well with others-avoid agents who have nothing nice to say about their colleagues. Chances are the feelings are mutual. You don’t want other agents avoiding your house because your agent is a pill. 6. The commission rate or brokerage fee is very important in today’s market. If your agent is charging you a greatly reduced fee, this will most likely affect the coop fee, which is the portion of the commission offered to buyer agents in the MLS. The coop fee should be fair enough to motivate agents to want to sell your home. If you want to sell you home for top dollar in a reasonable amount of time, it’s important to maximize its exposure to the marketplace. This means appealing to buyers and the agents who are advising them on which homes to look at.

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

Mike Buder

A local Christian Businessman

Police Records Clerk

fraudulent tax return was filed in your name, and it might be followed by a communication from a supposed IRS agent requesting this overpayment be sent to them. If this happens to you, you’ll want to contact the IRS right away, and you could also ask your bank to return the deposit to the government.

Other scams don’t claim to originate directly from the IRS, as scammers pretend to be from real or imaginary tax organizations. For example, you could get a message from the Taxpayer Advocate Service, an independent organization within the IRS, but this agency won’t contact you without a legitimate reason. Or you could receive a message from the nonexistent “Bureau of Tax Enforcement.” Your best bet is to delete these messages immediately or send them to your spam folder.

Not all tax season scams originate from fraudulent IRS representatives or fake agencies. You also need to be careful about whom you hire to prepare your taxes. If possible, get a recommendation from a trusted friend or family member. And keep in mind that a legitimate tax preparer must have a valid Preparer Tax Identification Number and must sign your tax return. If someone doesn’t have this number or is reluctant to sign your return, it may well be a sign that this individual is a “ghost preparer” who only wants to pocket your fee.

Tax scammers are, unfortunately, here to stay — but remaining vigilant can help you keep them from causing problems for you in this tax season and all the ones in the future.

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.

recent accidents, incidents and crimes

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

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

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

• Preparing various documents associated with various court proceedings

• Maintain database accuracy

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

• Performing clerk functions at local court hearings

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

• Monitoring police radio communication and cameras

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

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

• Preparing and submitting demographic profiling reports to the state

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

Requirements/Skills:

• Minimum of 18 years of age, high school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Tact, diplomacy, and strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to maintain confidential information.

• Strong written (including spelling, grammar and punctuation skills), oral communication and computer skills are essential for success in this position.

• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.

• Must be highly organized and adept at multi-tasking.

• Ability to set priorities, as well as adhere to strict guidelines.

• Ability to input and disseminate information in a timely manner.

• Exhibit a sense of urgency in responding to internal and external telephone inquiries.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Maturity, with an ability to work independently, and to exercise sound judgement within area of assigned responsibility.

• Flexible to work varying schedules, including weekends and holidays, up to a maximum of 28 hours per week.

• Must be available between 3pm-11pm

Successful candidates must assist in moving the Village forward through modeling behavior that is consistent with our Good to Great leadership philosophy, and the overall mission and vision as public servants; demonstrate behavior that is consistent with the characteristics of a Servant Leader; have the ability to interact effectively with the public, department leadership, fellow employees and village officials; preserve the integrity of our organization by making decisions that are in the best interests of the organization; and perform all job duties in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Village of South Holland with high ethical standards and behaviors.

Starting Hourly Rate: $18.50

The Village of South Holland offers participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement fund system.

Employment applications are available online at SouthHolland.org

Submit completed applications to Employment@SouthHolland.org

LOCAL CHURCHES

CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

Info@CalvarySouthHolland.org

CalvarySouthHolland.org

PASTOR ALFONZO SURRETT, SR. WORSHIP SERVICES

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, LCMS

8303 Sheffield Avenue Dyer, IN 46311 (219) 322-6527

gracedyer.webchicago.net WORSHIP SERVICES

Heart Smart

JOSH BOOTSMA

Do you think of worship as only things done in a church building? I think that’s a common perception. But the Bible tells us it’s so much more.

Romans 12:1 says, “I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God — this is your true and proper worship.”

God tells us that worship is a lifestyle. We’re to offer up our very selves as an act — as a life — of worship unto the Lord.

JESUS LIGHTHOUSE OF LOVE

INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES

19058 Burnham Ave, Lansing 312-206-1833

facebook.com/JLOLMinistries

CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH, COGIC

1151 E. 170th St., South Holland

708-331-8389

FAX 708.331.8374

Admin@ChristCommunityCOGIC.org

ChristCommunityCOGIC.org

PASTOR DR. CARL E. KING, SR.

WORSHIP SERVICES

PASTOR EL CID ZOLLICOFFER

PASTOR SHONNI ZOLLICOFFER

Do you know that the alternative to worshiping God with your life is? It’s not worshiping nothing. Worship is evaluating something or someone’s worth, holding its value above everything else in your lives, and living in response to that evaluation.

When you think of worship that way, everyone on this planet is living a life of worship. Everyone holds something as more valuable than everything else, and lives accordingly.

As you read this, I want you to consider: if I’m not living my life in worship to God — what am I worshiping with my life? Isn’t it scary to consider that you could be valuing something above everything else and not know that you’re living your life that way?

Orbit your life around the Lord — in prayer, in love, in dedication to serving others — and you will live a life of worship properly. You can’t do this on your own. Pray that God, through his Holy Spirit, would empower you to powerfully combat sin in your life. Pray that He would give you the discipline to read your Bible and pray regularly. Pray that he would help you value the importance of Sunday worship and living a life of sabbath rest.

RECONCILIATION CHURCH

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

www.reconciliationchurch.org

PASTOR GLEN MCCARTHY WORSHIP SERVICES

COTTAGE GROVE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

16556 Cottage Grove Avenue, South Holland 708-331-0391

www.cottagegrovechurch.com WORSHIP SERVICES

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH

God is pleased to answer these prayers. Start living a life of God-honoring worship today.

Josh Bootsma Member, Covenant Fellowship Church cfcsh.org

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

www.covucc.org

PASTOR REV. DR. PATRICK L. DAYMOND WORSHIP SERVICES

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

www.firstchurchpca.org

ASSISTANT PASTOR DANIEL MILLER

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.

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

redeemer-lutheran@sbcglobal.net WORSHIP SERVICES

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.

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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 (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.

Self-Care Café

Hosted by Speaker/Executive Coach Tina Swain, LPC. Date – Thursday, February 9 th , 2023 from 12pm to 1pm. Will discuss the importance of self-care, Create a Practice Plan, Learn and Share various Self-Care tips. Held via Zoom. Link sent out the day of program. Please call (708-849- 2385, ext. 3) leaving your full name, email address and phone number or email lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org to register. FREE.

Healthy Living for your Brain & Body, Speaker – Phillip Bennett of The Alzheimer’s Association, Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Program will be held via Zoom. A link will be sent day of the program. To register call (708-849-2385, #3) or email at lincoln@ doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your name, phone number and email address. 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/

Winter Writers Program

February 9 | 4 PM | Grades 7 - 12 Learn about seasonal affective disorder and try a writing technique to help cope.

Senior Social Hour

February 9 | 1 PM | Ages 55+ Join us for an hour of fun, activities, and socializing!

Night in a Winter Wonderland

February 17 | 7 PM | Grades 7 - 12 Spend the evening at the library, enjoying movies, games, crafts, and food!

Laughter Yoga

February 22 | 7 PM | ZOOM | Ages 18+ Join Alex Drubay for a time of laughter yoga.

Lansing Public Library

Address: 2750 Indiana Ave., Lansing IL

Phone: 708-474-2447

Email: shari@lansingpl.org

Website: www.lansingpl.org

Riverdale Public Library

Address: 208 W 144th St Riverdale, IL 60827

Phone: (708) 841-3311

Email: library@rpld.org

Website: www.rpld.org

Community Pantry Food Drive

Open to the public during business hours: Monday -Thursday 10AM to 6PM, Friday 10AM to 5PM, and Saturday 10AM to 2PM

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

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.

Introduction to Aromatherapy Blending - A Make &Take Program

Saturday, February 18 at 2 pm REGISTRATION REQUIRED Space is limited. Explore the art and science of creating harmonious essential oil blends! Each participant will leave with a FREE roller made in class!

Book Discussion: My Remarkable Journey: A Memoir by Katherine Johnson Thursday, February 16 at 2 pm Small Meeting Room REGISTRATION REQUIREd The true story of one of the “Hidden Figures” of NASA fame, and how she and other scientists worked to create the space program and land a man on the Chair Yoga

February 1 & 15 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, February 8 & 22 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.

Adult Computer Classes: Beginning Computers Part 2 Tuesday, February 7 at 12 pm Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Navigate the internet safely and protect your computer from viruses. Basic File Management

Monday, February 20 at 4:30 pm Community Room REGISTRATION REQUIRED Learn how to effectively manage your computer files.

Black Lives Matter: A Child’s Vision

Art Exhibit: February 1 - 28, 2023 Panel Discussion: Tuesday, February 28, at 7 PM Black Lives Matter: A Child’s Vision is an exhibition featuring portraits, street photography and narratives from the residents and participants of the Orland Park Black Lives Matter protest in June 2020. Exhibit photography is by Naomi Hill. Portrait photography is by Peter Bosy. Paintings are by Ariane Radcliff, and narratives are by Aisha Scott.

Wakanda Night

Friday, February 24 at 6 pm Come for an experience like no other! Tour our freshly renovated library as you view art from Black Lives Matter: A Child’s Vision, an art exhibition featuring portraits, street photography, and narratives from the Orland Park Black Lives Matter and 8 Can’t Wait protests. Enjoy a riveting dance performance by the Muntu Dance Theatre in our spacious community room. Kids and teens are welcome to learn and play in Shuri’s Laboratory, with a special visit from the Princess of Wakanda herself. Come dressed as a citizen of Wakanda and be entered to win one of our special prizes. You don’t want to miss this. Register today and bring a friend!

Chess Club

Whether you’ve been playing for years or have always wanted to learn, this is your chance to sharpen your skills. Players can compete in either casual or competitive games or learn the fundamentals of this classic of game of strategy. Thornwood HS Chess coach (and former NFL player) Michael Blair is here to put you through your paces.

Storytimes

Join the library for our special social-emotional and community-themed storytimes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 this month! You I Like & Mister Rogers Themed Storytime (Tuesdays) Little Bodies, Big Feelings (Thursdays). Fridaypalooza Bilingual Storytime on Fridays at 10:30.

Thornton Public Library

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

Email: library@thorntonil.us

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

Calendar Of Events

Women’s Bible Study

Discover Your Bible with us at Cottage Grove Christian Reformed Church, 166th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue (by the roundabout) in South Holland, Tuesday mornings from 9:45 – 11:00 a.m. beginning on September 13. We will study The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians. We provide a Nursery for infants and Story Hour for preschoolers to age 5. For information call the church at 331-0391 or Carol at 339-6793. We would love to have you join us!

Golden Times Seniors

Golden Times Seniors is planning a couple of trips. The first trip is to Medieval Times in Schaumburg, Il. The date is Saturday February 18th; the cost is $80.00. We will leave from the Welcome Center at 11:00 am. The second trip is to The Tulip Festival in Holland Mi. Wednesday May 10th. The cost is $55.00 we will leave from the Welcome Center at 8:00 am. There is a $10.00 yearly fee to join Golden Times. If interested please contact Jennifer Jonesat 219-789-2783. Thank you!

Divore and Beyond

The parish of St. John the Evangelist is offering the program; “DIVORCE AND BEYOND” for individuals who are struggling with the issues of divorce. The program is faith based but open to people of all denominations. The facilitated weekly sessions take place in a confidential support group setting. Whether you’ve been divorced for many years or have just recently filed, being able to share your story with others in similar situations has proven to be very helpful to previous attendees. “DIVORCE AND BEYOND” is geared toward addressing the hardships associated with divorce as well as the healing process and moving forward. Many issues are discussed at our sessions, but topics such as anger, self-esteem and loneliness are always included, in accordance with the program’s itinerary. Meetings begin on February 7 th through May 2 nd at 7:00 PM and are held in the Upper Room. For more information, please call Deacon Ed Bodley at 219-365-7784.

Neighbor 2 Neighbor

JANICE MINTON-KUTZ

THE DAVILA FAMILY WANTS OUR SUGGESTIONS: David and Daria Davila recently purchased the Fashionette store, 3334 Ridge Road, two doors down from their popular Quik Scripts on Ridge, Road in Lansing. The family would like to make the best possible use of the building which measures about 3400 SF on first floor and 3400 sf in basement with commercial overhead doors and storage in back. Suggestions are being taken by the family for the best use for the building. The top floor is fully rented and not included in the suggestions. For info call DAVID at 219-333-1341. ***

SOUPS ON--AT AMVETS POST 43 ON TORRENCE IN BURNHAM: Mark your calendars for some delicious homemade soups by the great cooks at Amvets Post 43, 14320 Torrence Avenue, Sunday February 5, 2023. Soups ready by 1 pm Judging all afternoon. Pictured here are two of the judges--Yours truly and Master Chef Tom Piotrowski along with his lovely wife Valerie, will decide whose soup gets the prize. And with the winter weather finally upon us- what will be more welcome than a hot, steaming bowl of home made soup! Join us! ***

SAY HELLO TO CHRISTOPHER

KELNHOFER OF HIGHLAND ENTERPRISE: Chris has been our ‘go to’ guy for some time now—ever since we had to have our beloved VW 2022 Taos repaired. Chris has been supplying us with rentals (AND GOOD CHEER AND ENCOURAGEMENT) until our Silver Taos is repaired. Gerber Collision and glass) is handling the repairs and since they too, are a German auto place- we are optimistic! But, given the tight parts’ market and car market and just any other kind of market—most of us are at the mercy of supplies on both sides of the Oceans! In this case patience is truly a virtue!

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LANSING JUNIOR WOMEN’S CLUB HOSTS

5TH ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER: Set for Friday February 17th, 2023 from 4 pm to 8 pm at First United Methodist Church, 18420 Burnham Avenue, Lansing, Il Please join the Lansing Ladies for an authentic Italian dinner with Mama Rosalie’s homemade spaghetti sauce over delectable pasta! Included is choice of sausage or meatballs, salad, garlic bread and a dessert! Cost is adults 17 plus, $12; children, 4-11, $6 and children under 3, free! Be there for Mangiamo! ***

*** A LITTLE MORE ABOUT FR. CHARLES

WATKINS: Lots of added information about Fr. Charles Watkins’ fascinating life is available on ChicagoCatholic.com. But here is this Catholic’s take on the new pastor who arrived at St. Columba Church in Hegewisch and endeared himself to all of us over the years. A ‘late bloomer” Fr Charles became a priest late in his life after having been a physician. He came to us at St. Columba in 2005 I think, and he put his stamp on our parish! You either loved him or not and took him at face value-or not. He ran the parish by the book and it was his way or the highway—most of us stayed and enjoyed his many years of stewardship. In between he was housed in St Columba Rectory, in a parish flat with little or no heat, no cook and had to pretty well fend for himself. His parish office was taken care of by the now late Mike Bednarz who knew his computer stuff and kept Fr Charles up to date. In between my husband Larry and I treated Fr. Charles to Italian food at Pucci’s on the East Side and a St Paddys Day party at Steve’s in Hegewisch. If I can find them, I will forward same. May our Dear Fr. Charles Watkins REST WITH THE ANGELS! REST IN PEACE AND PRAY FOR US FROM ST. COLUMBA!

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

FREEDOM DAY SEARCH

NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY is a United States observance on February 1 honoring the signing by President Abraham Lincoln of a joint House and Senate resolution that later was ratified as the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. President Lincoln signed the Amendment abolishing slavery on February 1, 1865, although it was not ratified by the states until later.

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Services

AC/HEATING

SERVICES: Summer

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

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

CALL MCFIELD ELECTRIC FOR ALL YOUR

ELECTRICAL NEEDS , when you want it done right, give us a call at (708) 845-1962

ARE YOU BUYING OR SELLING PROPERTY? WE

SPECIALIZE IN DELIVERING RESULTS.

BRUCE MCKINNEY

Call, send a text message, or an emailCell: 708-269-2992, email: bruce@ familypriderealty.comFamily

Pride Realty, 3337 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park, IL. 60805

OVERNIGHT OFFICE

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

HANDY MAN SERVICE

Lenord Wilks - Call 1-773-897-9464

LIGHT BULB SERVICE

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

ALL HANDYMAN

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

CONCRETE & PATCHING

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

PAINTING SERVICES:

Economy Painting. Interior/ Exterior painting 20% Off. Mention this ad. 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

PAINTS OF AMERICA

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

HARP-WILL CLEANING INC. has several openings for experienced, dependable

Home/Office Cleaners with a track record of excellent service. We offer competitive pay. Contact us at info@ harpwillcleaning.com or 708-855-4294.

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

SHELTON’S FIREARM AND SELF DEFENSE LLC

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

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

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

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

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

There will be a court date in Cook County on my request, Jose A Alvarado JR, to change the names of my minor child, from ALAYNNA ANA ALVARADO to ALAYNA VICTORIA RAMIREZ. The court date will be MARCH 7, 2023 at 9:00am at 16501 S. Kedzie Parkway, Markham, IL 60426, in Courtroom 207, in Cook County. Case number 20236000111

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

There will be a court date in Cook County on my request to change my name from MATTHEW ANTHONY SIMS to the new name of KIWANIS D. FLORES. The court date will be FEBRUARY 21, 2023 at 9:00am at 16501 S. Kedzie, Markham, IL 60455, in Courtroom 0207, in Cook County. Case number 22M6010434

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

WANTED DEGAN OR MUSSER VIBRAPHONE CALL 219-801-0955

IN DESPARATE NEED SMALL CAR FOR 80 YEAR OLD - ECONOMICAL CAR CAN BE DAMAGED IF RUNNING FOR LOW INCOME SR. CITIZ. Does not have to pass emission test if the price is right - Call 219-801-0955

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

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

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

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

IN SEARCH OF OLDER COBRA CB RADIO BASE STATIONS & ACCESSORIES let me know what you have. Dan 312-720-0844HOUSE PHONE, CORDLESS, CALLER ID. Ask for Martha 708-849-4690

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

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

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

219-801-0955

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

Vehicles

2016 FORD F56 STEPUP

VAN, RUNS GREAT AND IN GREAT CONDITION! V10 Propane fueled. Excellent delivery van or convert to a food truck.

$28,000 OBO Call 773-9084704 ask for Buddy.

For Sale

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

MORE GREAT DEALS!

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

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

GE DOUBLE OVEN

STAINLESS STEEL $1100

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

Moving Sales

JAN 18 -FEB 8TH. 10AM4PM 2371 CHASE ST

GARY. Vintage Capodimonte lamp, various oriental pieces, refrigerator, small deep freezer, microwave, Queen bed, twin beds, and other items. 219-427-0823

Mint China / Trophy / Collector Wood Glass Door cabinet with bottom Drawers

Mint Condition paid over $1000 sell for $350 Wood.

Dining Table sits 8 with High Back wood chairs paid over $1000 sell for $350. Entire contents of home $1700.

Parents estate....... Call (219)

746 2370 ..... Lansing IL

Real Estate

FOR RENT 2 BEDROOMS IN EAST HAZEL CREST, $1000 A MONTH, and one-month security tenant pays utilities. 708-991-7392

I OWN A DUPLEX AT 805 MACKINAW AVE, CALUMET CITY, IL 60409. It has all the appliances, including a dish washer, a full basement. Two bedrooms, air conditioning. The rent is $1100.00 Plus deposit. You pay all utilities. I can be reached at home any time. Call 708-891-1755.

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

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

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

Help Wanted

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

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.

SNOW SLED FLEXIBLE FLYER III. Vintage 48” x 12”. Good Condition, Needs to be painted, $35.00 Glenwood IL, Call 708-5256061

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

There will be a court date in Cook County on my request, Luz Aurora Reyes, to change the name of my minor child, from CAMILA ZARCO to CAMILA REYES. The court date will be MARCH 10, 2023 at 10:00am at 16501 S. Kedzie Parkway, Markham, IL 60426, in Courtroom 208, in Cook County. Case number 23M6000180.

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

There will be a court date in Cook County on my request, BRIAN ANGUIANO, to change the name of my minor child, from KEIRY JANETH CHAVES to KEIRY JANETH ANGUIANO. The court date will be MARCH 14, 2023 at 10:00am at 16501 S. Kedzie Parkway, Markham, IL 60426, in Courtroom 208, in Cook County. Case number 23M6000294.

On this Date of February 1, 2023, public notice is given to all parties in question concerning the property at 7558 S. Damen in the City of Chicago, in Cook County, and within the State of Illinois. This is a Mechanics Lien for the cleaning, and construction upkeep of the property at 7558 S. Damen, for the past year. The Trustees of the Vast/Vas Estate Express Trust #10105905 August 1, 1928, have been continually managing the property at this address due to the property being open and vacant and deteriorating and drugs being sold from the location by drug dealers. Any objections should be made to the Vast/ Vas Estate Express Trust #10105905 P.O. Box 436885 Province Illinois [60643] by registered mail.

Homewood Self Storage located at 501 Ridge Rd, Homewood IL 60430 (773) 974-8797 intends to hold an auction of the goods stored in the following unit in default for non-payment of rent. Robert Allen Unit #44. Auction will be conducted online on www.storageauctions.com at 10 am on 8 February 2022 at above location.

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

There will be a court date in Cook County on my request to change my name from JEROME TATE to the new name of BRYANT JEROME TATE. The court date will be MARCH 20, 2023 at 9:00am at 16501 S. Kedzie, Markham, IL 60455, in Courtroom 0207, in Cook County. Case number 23M6000409

PHILBIN

Michael S. Philbin, age 86, of Dyer, IN, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, January 23, 2023. Beloved Husband of the late Patricia Joan Philbin (nee Hall). Devoted father of John, Mary Kay (Cheryl Muench), Therese, Timothy (Deean), Patrick (Jen), Thomas (Lorri), Margaret, Kathleen (Ricky Robles), and Christopher Philbin. Proud grandfather of 17; Amazing great grandfather of 10. Preceded in death by his parents John and Gertrude Philbin and grandson Carter Joseph Philbin. Michael (“Mike”) grew on the south side of Chicago and graduated from Leo High School. He and Patricia were neighbors and would eventually marry and raise 9 children. Mike was an excellent baseball player and was invited to tryout camps for two major league teams. After a year at college he decided to return and work for his father in the trucking industry. At the age of 27 he started his own trucking company, United Transportation Services (Chicago Heights, IL) and he and his drivers specialized in hauling steel in and out of the large steel mills in Chicago and NW Indiana. He remained in business for over 40 years. In his free time Mike spent a great deal of time playing 16” softball at a high level, playing on National Championship teams from the south Chicago area. He was inducted into the 16” Softball Hall of Fame as a member of the Whips. Mike enjoyed ice hockey and was heavily involved with the teams his children played for. Through competitive hockey he was able to travel with his boys across the US, Canada, Sweden and Switzerland. Hockey is also what drew Mike and Patricia to attend the 1980 Olympics with a group of friends in Lake Placid, NY where they able to witness the “Miracle on Ice”. He enjoyed watching the Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago White Sox. He tried to make every baseball, hockey or softball games possible for his grandkids after retirement and he played competitive softball up until his early 70s. Mike also enjoyed fast cars and fast boats and loved being on the water. He owned several older classic vehicles during the 1970s and 1980s. He enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids, always up for a BBQ and a cold beer. Mike was also a very charitable person, often financially helping out family and friends. He heavily supported a number of non for profits including St. Jude Hospital, Native American Indian charities, American Cancer Society and the Glenwood School for Boys. Mike was a very strong-willed person and never shied away from offering his “advice”. He battled a number of ailments over the last several years but he never gave up, always fighting to get home, earning the nickname Iron Mike. He left a strong legacy of children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and he will be sorely missed by all.

Visitation Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home

2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Prayer service

Friday, January 27, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. from Smits

Funeral Home to St. Joseph Catholic Church 440 Joliet St. Dyer, IN, for 11:00 a.m. funeral Mass with Rev. Peter Muha officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org/). For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www. SMITSFH.com

TRESTER

Alison E. Trester, age 28, of Dyer, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Loving daughter of Scott and Doris (nee Haak) Trester. Dear sister of Scott (Lisa), Jeffrey, David (Marianne), and Michael (Allison) Trester. Devoted aunt of Jonathan, Matthew, Zachary, Joseph, Riley, Madison, Bryce, and Cameron James. Cherished girlfriend of Patrick Lewandowski. Alison loved the Lord. She was passionate about The Right to Life, participating in several Washington D.C. marches, and also PASS. She was an employee of Caregiver Homes. Alison was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Visitation Friday, January 27, 2023 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.)

Dyer, IN. Funeral service

Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Oak Glen United Reformed Church, 2244 Indiana Ave. Lansing, IL, with Rev. John Vermeer officiating. Interment

Maplewood CemeteryCrown Point, IN. Memorial contributions may be given to Illiana Right to Life (www.illianarighttolife. org) or PASS Pregnancy Care Centers (www. passpregnancycarecenters. org). For further information please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH. com.

STEELE

Michael E. Steele, age 63, late of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 26, 2023. Devoted son of Harriet and the late Edward Steele. Dear brother of Mary Garcia, Elizabeth Cates, Janet Maher, and the late James Steele. Kind uncle of Anjelica Garcia, Lauren Garcia, Nicole Maher, Eric Maher, and Zachery Cates; great-uncle of Mia Petrus. Loving partner of 21 years to Omar Ferrario. Private family visitation at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery –Calumet City, IL. Memorial donations to Hospice of the Calumet Area or the American Cancer Society, appreciated. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com.

GRETZ

Stephen Randolph “Randy” Gretz, age 74, of South Holland, IL formerly of East Hampton, NY, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 in Chicago, IL. Beloved husband of Patricia Paarlberg. Loving father of Laura (Kyle) Cassidy, Stephen Randolph Gretz Jr., James Paul Gretz; and step-father of Brittany Duncan, Catriona Duncan, Peter (Tamara) Paarlberg Stevens and Andrew Paarlberg Stevens. Cherished grandfather of Theodora Duncan, Theodore Stevens, and Keira Cassidy. Dear brother of Bill (Helen) Gretz, Rick (Inge) Gretz, and Libby (Randy) Blank. Preceded in death by his parents William and Janice (nee Dobson) Gretz and his first wife Connie Gretz. Randy was a graduate of The Nichols School ’66 (Buffalo, NY), Trinity College ’70 (Hartford, CT) and The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania ’72 (Philadelphia, PA), having served as a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch in both New York City and Chicago, IL, for over forty-five years. Randy was also a longtime member of The Maidstone Club and Devon Yacht Club, as well as a generous benefactor of the East Hampton Library. Visitation, Friday, February 3, 2023 from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Yardley & Pino Funeral Home, 94 Pantigo Rd., East Hampton NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Most Holy Trinity Parish, 79 Buell Lane, East Hampton, NY. Burial services to follow at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery and a reception to be held in the Baldwin Room of the East Hampton Library. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to the East Hampton Library (http://easthamptonlibrary. org/help/donate/) or the East Hampton Healthcare Association (https://www. easthamptonhealthcare. org/). Local arrangements by Smits Funeral Home – South Holland, IL. For further information, please contact 708-333-7000 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH. com

A Suggestion For A New Law

A big problem with the Medicare system is that medical firms use billing firms in other states and don’t share information or responsibilities in a timely manner.

When one of our clients has a medical bill problem, I search for someone who is competent and responsible to discuss and resolve the problem.

As I write this, I am on hold with a billing firm in North Carolina to discuss and resolve a medical bill problem with a firm in Lake County, Indiana. There is a balance of a bill to our client because Medicare failed to send claim information to our client’s Medicare supplement insurance company.

I should be able to just call the medical firm and/or the billing firm to talk to someone and get them to send the critical claim information to our client’s insurance company. But people at medical firms and billing firms often hide from calls like mine. They don’t want to do any work to resolve such problems. That hurts senior citizens on Medicare. It makes helping such seniors very difficult.

I suggest that every state and the federal

government pass laws that require every billing firm to file for authorization to do business in any state where a bill is being sent. If that is done, then the Consumer Protection Division of each state’s Attorney General’s Office will be able to help get the attention of medical and billing firms that send bills to senior citizens in their respective states. With that authority, it will be easier for people who help senior citizens get to a person who can help resolve the billing problem because the Attorney General will be able to “put fire under” any firm that does not cooperate.

If you like this idea and want to help consumers who are victims of such medical and billing firms, contact your congressman and state representatives or your state’s Attorney General. The Attorney General can propose and explain a proposed law to the state’s representatives and governor.

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

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. Registration Number: Y23010045 on DECEMBER 12, 2023 under the assumed business name of HAWKINS CPR with the business located at 14411 KIMBARK AVE., DOLTON, IL 60419, USA. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) are DEBRA HAWKINS. COMPLETE ADDRESS 14411 KIMBARK AVE., DOLTON, IL 60419, USA

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

There will be a court date in Cook County on my request to change my name from RICKY STEVEN VOSLER to the new name of RICKY STACEY-STEVEN COVINGTON. The court date will be MARCH 27, 2023 at 10:00am at 16501 S. Kedzie, Markham, IL 60455, in Courtroom 0208, in Cook County. Case number 23M600669