The Shopper 10/12/22

American Farming - Then and Now

In 1940, 18 percent of the American workforce was engaged in farming. One farm supplied food for an average of 11 people. In 1940 58% of farm families had 1 car, 33% had electricity and only 25% had a telephone. The average American farm was 175 acres. In 1942, in answer to wartime, the National Victory Garden Program was launched so more food could be sent overseas to our troops. Victory Gardens also helped prevent food shortages at home during the war. Food rationing took place in the US from 1942-1949. Women at home tended the gardens while the men went off to war. In

the 1940’s and 1950’s, farms moved from horsepower to gas powered tractors. As of 2012, only 1 percent of Americans work on farms, fishing or forestry, and less than 2 percent of Americans engage in farming. The average farm is now 433 acres and 41 percent of the US is farmed. US farms provide 46 percent of the world’s soybeans, 41 percent of the world’s corn, 20.5 percent of the world’s cotton and 13 percent of the world’s wheat! One farm now supplies food for 144 people! When you and your family sit down for dinner tonight—say a prayer of thanks for our American Farmer!

Demand for Beef, Pork Expected to Grow

Jeff Simmons, president and CEO of Elanco Animal Health, believes plant-based meat will have its place in the market for years to come.

But it certainly doesn’t appear to be a major threat to the livestock industry at the checkout aisle.

Simmons projects worldwide demand for animal protein will continue to grow. And, he believes the livestock industry is poised to help address some of the world’s top challenges, including hunger.

“The three big issues right now are food insecurity, a global health crisis and climate,” Simmons said during the Agri-Pulse Ag Outlook Forum in Kansas City on Sept. 26. “Animals are connected to all three. I believe they’re the missing piece to some of the world’s biggest problems right now.”

About 60% of consumers around the world aren’t getting enough calories, leading to food insecurity, or they’re getting the wrong calories, which is contributing to health issues, according to Simmons.

Boosting animal protein output addresses both those issues by reducing food insecurity and increasing the availability of healthy protein choices.

“Animal protein is one of the hottest food segments the last three years, with 50% growth the last 10 years,” Simmons said. “You can’t disconnect consumer choice, calories or the climate.”

Sales of plant-based meat, conversely, could stay flat through 2022 and remain about 1% of the total protein market through 2027, according to Simmons.

Top consumer preferences when choosing their protein include taste, cost and nutrition, he noted.

“Consumers are starting to vote (at the food checkout lane),” Simmons said. “Meat is on demand.”

Erin Borror, vice president of economic analysis for the U.S. Meat Export Federation, noted U.S. beef and pork exports reached a record $18.7 billion in 2021 and could push $20 billion this year.

“Beef exports have surpassed $1 billion six of the last seven months. It really has been demand driven,” Borror said. “We have lots of opportunities.”

The U.S. could see even stronger demand for red meat as the world’s top exporter of pork, the European Union, is projected to reduce output this year by nearly 5% due to disease outbreaks in its herd and policy to reduce animal numbers on farms.

“It’s critical to have a diverse export base,” said Borror, who noted U.S. farmers must be proactive to maintain their premier animal health status. “That’s part of what continues to offer us opportunities as we look ahead.”

Simmons also views climate challenges as an opportunity for the livestock industry.

“With a carbon market, it increases opportunities for ag,” he said. “Climate-neutral cattle farms are achievable by 2030.”

But to get there, he said farmers must do more than tell their story.

“We need action plans on farms,” he said. “Climateneutral farming can happen. I see us changing the game.”

This story was distributed through a cooperative project between Illinois Farm Bureau and the Illinois Press Association. For more food and farming news, visit FarmWeekNow.com.

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Domestic

South Suburban College (SSC) Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), a three-year project supported by a Department of Justice grant, will raise awareness of Domestic Violence in October. The college will host several internal and external activities for SSC students, faculty/ staff, and the general public.

SSC will begin the month with Purple Thursdays and Light in the Window, two initiatives to wear purple clothing and display purple window lights in businesses and homes as an act of solidarity against domestic violence. SSC students are invited to participate in live and virtual Bystander Intervention Trainings to learn how to intervene should they encounter a domestic violence situation. A virtual “Healthy Relationships” Zoom session on Wednesday, October 12, from 1:00 - 2:00 pm includes facilitators LaSandra Hutchinson and Celeste Angulo from the Anew: Building Beyond Violence & Abuse organization. The facilitators will discuss the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships. The public should register by Tuesday, October 11, at 12:00 pm to Alexandra Glumac at aglumac@ssc.edu.

On Friday, October 21, SSC will host a Dating/Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Resource Forum & Expo from 8:00 -

11:00 am at the SSC Performing Arts Center. The FREE event will provide crucial domestic violence resources and is open to SSC students, faculty/staff, and the general public. Attendees will enjoy a continental breakfast, a forum featuring service providers, and opportunities to learn about local resources. Professionals with the following credentials can earn 1.5 CEUs: CDVP and CPAIP, LPC/LCPC, and LSW/LCSW.

The panelists will include Dr. Deborah Baness King - Vice President of Student & Enrollment Services at SSC; Ruben Lopez - Advocate at YWCA Metropolitan Chicago; Celeste Angulo - Bilingual Community Educator at Anew: Building Beyond Violence & Abuse; and Sara Block- Director of Advocacy at Ascend Justice. To learn more information or to register for this event, please visit https://SSCDVResourceexpo. eventbrite.com.

South Suburban College is committed to ensuring the campus is safe for all, sharing up-to-date information on the recent trends in domestic violence, and connecting students with needed resources. If you or someone you care about is in an abusive relationship, we can help you. For more information, contact Alexandra Glumac, OVW Grant Project Director, via email at aglumac@ssc.edu or 708-596-200 ext. 2393

False Promises

MIKE BUDER

About a year ago I went on a listing appointment. The seller was referred to me by a past client of mine. I thought that would give me the edge against the other Realtor she was talking to…but it didn’t. The listing appointment itself was awesome! I instantly felt comfortable with the client, and she felt comfortable with me because of all the nice things my past client told her about me. She also said that she felt like she already knew me because she had been reading my weekly column over the past few months. I toured the home and now it was time to get down to business. We sat down at the dining room table and I talked to her about my marketing plan, my brand and what I have to offer a seller over my competitors. Then I suggested that she needed to de-clutter just about everywhere and repaint a couple of the bedrooms. She really didn’t like that idea. Then we talked price and she didn’t like that either. She was hoping for an amount that was approximately 25% higher than the current comps indicated. Even though the market at the time was a faster pace seller’s market than it is today, her house needed some pre-listing attention in order for buyers to give it any serious consideration. She thanked me for coming and we parted ways. I was pretty sure that she wasn’t going to list with me…I was right. She emailed me the following morning: Sorry Mike, I’m going

with the other Realtor and here are the reasons why…1. He told me that I didn’t need to do anything to get my home ready to list. 2. He said he would sell it for a drastically reduced commission since I am probably buying something else as well. 3. He said that he could get me the amount that I want for the home and 4. He told me that he can sell it quick! I thanked her for the opportunity to meet with her and wished her well. No harm, no, foul, no worries…You can’t win them all.

Now, fast forward to today (a year later). This house is still on the market, but was recently reduced to a price below my recommended price when we first met. Oh, and the new photos show the home decluttered a bit. I’m not always right…I’ve had some listings that were a bit off pricing before I got it right. But, for the most part I have been spot on. Sellers, be careful when an agent tells you what you want to hear and promises you the moon!

If you are looking to buy or sell real estate call Mike Buder at RE/MAX 2000 (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

How should youpay for financialshort-term goals?

SUBMITTED BY PATRICK ZAMKIN

As you go through life, you will likely have long- and short-term financial goals. But how will your strategies for meeting your long-term goals differ from those needed for your short-term ones?

If you’re like most people, your biggest long-term goal is achieving a comfortable retirement. And for this goal, a common strategy is putting away money in taxadvantaged retirement vehicles, such as your 401(k) and IRA.

So, how should you go about preparing for shorter-term goals, such as a family vacation, home renovation, wedding or major purchase?

For starters, determine what your goal is, how much you can spend on it and when you’ll need the money. Even if you can’t pinpoint a precise amount, you can develop a good estimate. Of course, the sooner you start this process, the better off you’ll be, because you’ll have more time to save.

Your next decision involves the manner in which you save for your short-term goal. Specifically, what savings or investment vehicles should you use? The answer will be different for everyone, but you need to make sure that your investments align with your risk tolerance and time horizon. And you’ll want to ensure, as much as possible, that a certain amount of money is available for you at the specific time you’ll need it.

If you aren’t able to save enough to reach a short-term goal, you have other options — you can borrow what you need, or you can potentially sell investments to cover the cost. How can you decide which choice is best?

To help make up your mind, you’ll first want to consider some of the most common borrowing options: credit cards, home equity loans, personal loans and margin loans. (A margin loan lets you borrow against the

value of investments you already own). How might each of these loans fit into your overall financial strategy? Will the repayment schedule work with your cash flow and budget?

You’ll then want to compare the costs and benefits of borrowing, in whatever form, against selling investments. For example, if you can borrow at a lower interest rate compared to the return you think you can get from your investments, borrowing might be a reasonable choice. You’ll also need to consider other factors, such as your credit score, taxes, fees associated with selling investments and time needed to repay debts. If, for instance, selling investments will trigger a large amount of taxes, borrowing might be preferable. You’ll also want to consider whether there’s a penalty or high costs associated with selling investments. In addition, if you have a long time horizon for a loan, you may want to sell investments to avoid paying interest for a longer period of time, and thus driving up the overall cost of borrowing. Finally, keep in mind that you may have built an investment mix designed to align with your goals and risk tolerance. If you were to sell any of these investments to meet short-term needs, you would want to consider the need to rebalance your portfolio to maintain your desired asset allocation.

As you can see, there’s a lot to think about when it comes to paying for short-term goals. But by carefully evaluating your options, you can make the choices that are right for your needs.

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

LOCAL CHURCHES

CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH

16341 South Park Ave., South Holland

708-339-1133

Info@CalvarySouthHolland.org

CalvarySouthHolland.org

PASTOR ALFONZO SURRETT, SR.

WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 11:15 a.m.

Monday Women’s Bible Study 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday Adult Bible Study 7:00p.m. Saturday Women’s Grief & Loss Support Group 10:00 a.m.

CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH, COGIC

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

FAX 708.331.8374

Admin@ChristCommunityCOGIC.org

ChristCommunityCOGIC.org

PASTOR DR. CARL E. KING, SR.

WORSHIP SERVICES

SUNDAY

Church School

9:15 a.m.

Worship Services 10:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY

Bible Study…… 7:00 p.m.

COTTAGE GROVE CHRISTIAN

REFORMED CHURCH

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

www.cottagegrovechurch.com WORSHIP SERVICES

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

COVENANT UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

1130 East 154th St., South Holland 708-333-5955

www.covucc.org

PASTOR REV. DR. PATRICK L. DAYMOND WORSHIP SERVICES

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

FIRST CHURCH (PCA)

3134 Ridge Rd, Lansing 708-474-9610 www.firstchurchpca.org

ASSISTANT PASTOR DANIEL MILLER

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

FIRST ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH OF SOUTH HOLLAND

16248 South Park Ave., South Holland 708-333-8211

www.firstchurchsh.org

PASTOR REV. DANIEL SVENDSEN WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m.

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, LCMS

8303 Sheffield Avenue Dyer, IN 46311 (219) 322-6527 gracedyer.webchicago.net

WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday........................................... 9:00 a.m.

Monday...........................................6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Sunday 10:30 a.m.

RECONCILIATION CHURCH

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

PASTOR GLEN MCCARTHY WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH

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

redeemer-lutheran@sbcglobal.net

WORSHIP SERVICES

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

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.

Smart

RICHARD ZEKVELD

The arrival of Fall sparks diverse reactions.

Many declare Fall their favorite season. There is nothing quite like the breathtaking brilliance of Fall colors against a blue sky, enjoyed in the fresh air on a sunny day. And how about cozy campfires on crisp Fall nights? In addition, pumpkin-spice products are available everywhere.

Others dread the coming of Fall. A friend of mine calls Fall, “Summer on hospice.” It’s where summer goes to die, along with the vibrant green things it produces. Days get shorter. Nights get longer. Brilliant leaves fall, leaving skeletal trees. Crisp turns to cold. For many, melancholy sets in with the coming of Fall.

Whether you dread or delight in the arrival of Fall, seasonal change invites us to direct our attention to the God who does not change.

After destroying a toxic world in The Great Flood, God said to Noah and his family, “While earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease” (Genesis 8:22, ESV). With these words, God promised to preserve the current created order, along with its daily and seasonal rhythms, until Christ returns to renew creation.

Against the backdrop of these rhythms, the good news of Christ goes out, inviting us to turn from our sin and trust in Jesus Christ to redeem us from all our sin and brokenness in this turbulent, chaotic, and ever-changing world.

Thanks to Christ, God hears his children pray, “Change and decay in all around I see. O, Thou who changest not, abide with me.”

*

Amid changing seasons, let’s anchor our faith in our unchanging God and his promises. In Christ, he will renew us and all creation forever.

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

* Henry F. Lyte. Abide with Me, stanza 2.

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

UNITY OF NORTHWEST INDIANA

Plum Creek Center 2138 Moeller

(219) 931-5284

p.m.

Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

Calumet City Public Library

Address: 660 S Manistee Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409

Phone: (708) 862-6220

Email: info@calumetcitypl.org

Website: http://www.calumetcitypl.org/index.html

Dolton Public Library

Address: 14037 Lincoln Ave, Dolton, IL

Phone: 708-849-2385

Email: lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org Website: www.doltonpubliclibrary.org

Virtual Story Time with Mrs. Brooks

Come and join in the story time with Mrs. Brooks. For ages 3 - 12. FREE. Every 1st Wed. (10am – 10:30am) To register for the Virtual Story Time go through the calendar of events on our website at www.doltonpubliclibrary.org

Virtual Zumba

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

AMONG US

Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday (4pm to 4:30pm) Ages 10 + years, beginning Oct. 10, 2022. To register go to the calendar of events on our website www.doltonpubliclibrary.org OR email us at lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org Leave your name, email and cell number. You must download “Among Us’ on your device to play. It is free. A Zoom link and game code will be sent the day of the program. FREE.

Virtual Line Dancing with “Dawn the Dancin’ Deeva” Every Thursday, at 6pm. Please call 708-8492385 or email lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary. org and leave your full name, email and phone number to register. A link will be sent to you the day of the program. FREE.

Virtual Senior Yoga

Every Wednesday taught by Dionne Arnold, Certified Yoga Instructor, (4pm to 5pm) Please call 708-849-2385 or email lincoln@dolton publiclibrary.org and leave your full name, email and phone number to register. FREE.

Senior Bridge Club

Come out for the fun every Tuesday, from 3:30pm to 4:30pm If interested register by calling 708-849-2385 or email at lincoln@ doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your full name, email and cell phone to register. FREE.

DPLD’s Black Author’s Book Club

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

Virtual Workout Program with Sheena Stinson

Get in Shape from Home. Classes held every Monday from 6pm to 6:30pm. Please call 708-849-2385 or email us at lincoln@dolton publiclibrary.org leaving your full name, email address and cell number to register. A Zoom Link will be sent day of the program. FREE.

Get Up & Move with Simon Says!

Join the Dolton Public Library Youth Services Dept. as we play “Simon Says”. Held every 3rd Saturday of the month from 2pm to 2:30pm start ing 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 pro gram. 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 Pass port 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 hap penings 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

Alcohol & Medication in Older Adults

Speaker D. Justine Landi, Geriatrician (University of Chicago) Wed., Oct. 26, 2022 (12pm to 1pm). To register call (708-849-2385, #3) or email at lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org & leave your name, phone # and email address. 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

Happy Halloween Trivia for Treats on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 9am to 5:30pm. Stop by the library for free treats. In addition, call Youth Services (708-849-2385, ext. 4 to schedule appointments for your child to answer trivia questions for special rewards. FREE

National Hispanic Heritage Month September 15 to October 15.

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

October Programs

Saturday, October 22, from 1:30pm – 2:15pm Halloween Décor 2. The two parts will cover Rag Wreaths, Paper Rosettes, Mummy Surprise Ball, Up cycled Paper Wreaths, Cloches and Book Centerpiec es. To register, email lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org or call (708-849-2385, ext. 5 and leave your name, phone number and email address. The Zoom link will be sent the day of the program. FREE

Dolton Public Library, celebrates Dia de los Muertos (The Day of the dead) – November 1 and 2.

Letters to Santa (ages 2 to 10 years)

Come to the Dolton Public Library and write a letter to Santa (stationery will be provided). Your friends at DPLD will provide the mailbox. Parents may bring in their children from Thursday, December 1st through Tuesday, December 20th, 2022 from 10am to 3pm. For toddlers, parents may write for them. Tokens gifts will be available while supplies last. FREE

Think Pink

To all patrons and staff members of the Dolton Public Library District let us celebrate Breast Cancer Aware ness Month by wearing “Pink”, October 20th, 2022

Harvey Public Library

Address: 15441 Turlington, Harvey, IL 60426 Phone: 708-331-0757x3200 Email: has@harvey.lib.il.us Website:www.harvey.lib.il.us

FREE online Line Dancing with Dawn the Diva, Tuesdays at 6:30pm

Join Us For Virtual Programs: Each day at 4:00 pm, “stop” in for online fam ily-fun at the Harvey Library. Tuesday: Craft Wednesday: Story Time Thursday: Bacon Bits & Cooking Tips Monthly Virtual Music Class (Friday, check calendar each month)

Lansing Public Library

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

Liscense Plate

Lansing Public Library is your new Illinois License Plate Sticker Renewal Facility. Call us for details 708-474-2447.

STEAM Kits are now available for checkout!!

Great Gardening Sites Thursday, October 13 at 10am. Get new ideas for next year in landscape design, taking care of perennials, gardening and so much more when we learn about these gardening websites.

Magic Potion Sensory Bottles. Thursday, Oct 13 at 6pm. Have you ever wanted to make your own magic potion? Well now you can! Get creative as we put together a sparkly, swirling sensory bottle that’s incredibly captivating and calming to look at!el).

Mask Skellington Saturday October 15 at 12pm. Time is running out, do you have your costume? Are you secretly a superhero in need of a disguise? No worries! Create your own costume mask to take home. In turn, show us the creativity behind your mask.

Spooky Storytime

Wednesday, October 19 at 6pm. There’s a ghost down in the hall; There’s a ghoul upon the bed, there’s something in the walls…of the library that is! Stop by, if you dare, for this spooky storytime of creepy books and scary songs. Be sure to wear your costume and beware of the dark. Ooooo!

The Citizens Utility Board Presents Understanding Cable and Reducing Robocalls. Wednesday, October 19 at 6:30pm. Join Citizens Utility Board (CUB) for a free webinar about your cable options and reducing robocalls! You can find the registration link on our calendar.

Movie on the Library Lawn Friday, October 21 at 7pm. I put a spell on you, and now you’re...going to watch a movie on the library lawn! Make sure you bring a chair or blanket! Come in your Halloween cos tume and celebrate with some yummy snacks! We will be watching Hocus Pocus!

Lansing Fire Dept

100th Anniversary. Monday, October 24 at 6pm. Join us for a look back at the Lansing Fire Department, after a brief business meeting. Open to the public.

Phases of the Moon

Tuesday, October 25 at6pm. Learn about the phases of the moon in an interactive way by making a DIY toy that displays the lunar cycle when you rotate it.

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

Patrons Helping Patrons

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

Riverdale Public Library Giveaway!

Every Saturday of October from 10:30AM2PM “Come get free school supplies, books, and other items that have been donated for this purpose. Donations are also welcome if you have things you would like to bring for our Giveaway Days!”

Family Film Friday (All ages)

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

Tech Talk (Seniors)

Saturday, October 15th from 12PM to 1PM

“Learn how to use your phone, apps and all of the features found in the palm of your hand.”

Computer Basics (Adults/Seniors)

Friday, October 14th from 1PM to 2:30PM

“Learn how to use your computer and trouble shoot problems. Beginners welcome!”

Shape Up Exercise Class (Adults/Seniors)

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

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

Saturday, October 29th from 12PM to 1PM “Come in and hang out, discussing the latest comics and cartoons. Snacks are provided!”

In Common Beauty Club (Teens) Wednesday, October 19th from 4:30PM to 5:30PM “Come in to learn the fundamentals of applying marking!”

Down Time (Children/Teens)

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

Story Time with Ms. Cheryl (Children)

Tuesdays, October 4th, and 18th from 1PM to 2PM “Listen to the storytelling of Ms. Cheryl and afterwards, participate in a fun-filled craft. Ages 3 and Up.

Boogie Down Dance Brigade (Children)

Saturday, October 22nd from 12:30PM to 1:30PM “Come one and all to our boogie down ball, singing and dancing to our favorite songs of all! A fun filled time for children to dance and sing-a-long to some of their favorite tunes!”

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!

Heritage Quilters Guild Meeting

October 18, 2022 at 7:00 pm Redeemer Luther an Church 651 E. 166th Street, South Holland Please join us at our monthly meeting. Our pro gram is a lecture and trunk show “Two for the Show” presented by Vicki Hodge of Button Box Quilts. We will see how she took an abundance of quilt tops and created a technique to make double sided quilts. As always, Sewing Bee will begin at 5:00 pm for members who wish to join us before the meeting.

Email your library events to general@myshopper.biz

Neighbor 2 Neighbor

JANICE

VETERANS MUSEUM IN THE MAKING:

Right now, the temporary home of the VETERANS MUSEUM in the Tri Town Safety Village ( 1350 Eagle Ridge Drive, Schererville, In) is in a tight space. But plans are underway for a 4-to-5-thousand-foot museum on the safety campus, immediately adjacent, according to William Jarvis, executive director. Plans and blueprints are already being pored over to launch this one-of-a-kind entity in Northwest Indiana. Pictured here looking over the tightly jam-packed museum holding space of memorabilia from all our World Wars and conflicts are some of the military ‘architect’s’ involved in the project led by the recently retired Lake Central High School instructor, Tom Clark. Tom is flanked by veterans from left Larry Kutz, Ray Sellers, Tom Clark, Pete Metrinick, and Rich Dominiak. Some 1,600 items are carefully curated into the existing temporary space, lovingly looked after by Tom Clark who recently retired after 40 fabulously productive years at Lake Central. Clark’s passion for his project is palpable and to be in his company for only a little time is contagious! Clark comes by his patriotism naturally after his Dad, a WWII veteran brought home items from the war. Stay tuned for more information on this expansive and patriotic project. If you need more information call Tom at 219-226-5113.

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AMERICAN FARMING THEN AND

NOW- In 1940, 18 percent of the American workforce was engaged in farming. One farm supplied food for an average of 11 people. In 1940 58% of farm families had 1 car, 33% had electricity and only 25% had a telephone. The average American farm was 175 acres. In 1942, in answer to wartime, the National Victory Garden Program was launched so more food could be sent overseas to our troops. Victory Gardens also helped prevent food shortages at home during the war. Food rationing took place in the US from 1942-1949. Women at home tended the gardens while the men went off to war. In the 1940’s and 1950’s, farms moved from horsepower to gas powered tractors. As of 2012, only 1 percent of Americans work on farms, fishing or forestry, and less than 2 percent of Americans engage in farming. The average farm is now 433 acres and 41 percent of the US is farmed. US farms provide 46 percent of the world’s soybeans, 41 percent of the world’s corn, 20.5 percent of the world’s cotton and 13 percent of the world’s wheat! One farm now supplies food for 144 people! When you and your family sit down for dinner tonight—say a prayer of thanks for our American Farmer!

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LYNNIE Q’S OFFERS FOOD, FUN, FOOTBALL AND LIBATIONS AT THE AIRPORT: Pictured here is Lynn of her namesake Lynnie Q’s last Sunday afternoon. The Bears played Minnesota on big screens in a close contest at 1:30 pm. To say Lynnie Qs was packed is an understatement. Every seat was taken with Bears Fans. Lynnie set out a buffet and offered Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s along with her always festive menu! located at Glenwood Lansing Road, Lansing, Il immediately adjacent to the hangar. Call Lynnie at 708-474-7837.

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WILLIAM WINDOM LOOKALIKE FOUND

IN “ROUND THE CLOCK” David Kline, pictured here with his camera shy wife Angie, both of St. John, Indiana were waiting in line to sit down to lunch at the wildly popular R the C on US 30 and Indianapolis in Schererville when he was spotted by N 2 N. His resemblance to the character “Doc Hazlett” on the long running “Murder She Wrote,” starring Angela Lansbury is uncanny. Did anyone ever mistake David for the popular TV star? “All the time,” David explained, “especially when the program was on each week on network television.

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VETERANS BREAKFAST AND PROGRAM

AT LAKE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL: VETERANS, mark your calendars for Veterans Day, Thursday November 10, 2022 at Lake Central High School. Starting with breakfast at 7:30 am on to the program in the gymnasium, the event is a celebration of all things VETERAN. If you are a veteran—you are invited! This all takes place in the NEW Lake Central High School, 8400 Wicker Avenue, St John, In. Cmon Down!

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ARE YOU PART OF TF SOUTH CLASS OF 1972? If so, your classmates are looking for you for your 50th Golden Reunion, set for Saturday October 15, 2022 from 6 pm to 11 pm at LENCIONI’S, 3325 Glenwood Dyer Road, Lynwood, Il. There will also be a MEET AND GREET, Friday October 14, 2022 at 6 pm at LYNNIE Q’S LOCATED IN THE Lansing Municipal Airport, 3249, Glenwood Lansing Road, Lansing, Il. B THERE OR B SQUARE! For complete details, schedule of events, and to purchase tickets, visit: www.myevent.com/ tfs72reunion or contact Rose Bonin Jordan, 708704-4413.

Cook County State’s Attorney Kimberly Foxx Has Moved to Vacate 8 Additional Convictions Tied to Former Chicago Police Sergeant Watts

Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx announced today that the office filed motions to vacate 8 convictions as part of the office’s ongoing review of misconduct by corrupt former Chicago Police Sergeant Ronald Watts.

Since State’s Attorney Foxx took office in December 2016, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) has moved to vacate a total of 220 cases involving former Sergeant Watts, who has a history of preying on people from Chicago communities and falsely pinning crimes to these individuals.

“Vacating these convictions provides just a fraction of relief for those who spent time in prison, away from their families, and we will never be able to give them that time back. We will continue to review these cases as we seek justice for all his victims,” said Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx. “I’m grateful for the attorneys in this office who continue to seek justice, restore trust, and address the historic

inequities of Cook County’s criminal justice system,” Foxx continued.

Today in court, prosecutors formally presented the motions to Judge Erica Reddick during a hearing at the Leighton Criminal Courts Building in Chicago, who granted the motions and vacated the convictions.

The CCSAO’s Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU), tasked with investigating and addressing claims of wrongful convictions, continued reviewing cases after a pattern of misconduct and criminal actions by Watts was uncovered, resulting in lacking confidence in the initial arrests and validity of the convictions. In April 2022, Foxx did not oppose petitions in 44 cases where individuals claimed they were targeted by Watts and those convictions were vacated by the court.

As of today, under the Foxx administration, the work of the CCSAO has led to vacated convictions of 237 different cases.

BNI to Welcome Prospective Families at Upcoming Events

Families considering a Bishop Noll Institute education for their children are invited to several upcoming events for prospective Warriors. Bishop Noll, a Catholic high school serving the youth of Northwest Indiana and the Chicagoland area, participates in the national Project Lead the Way’s STEM program. Through this program, freshmen are immediately immersed into the world of engineering design. The Bishop Noll STREAM Lab, the first STEM lab of its kind in the Region, focuses on the disciplines of science, technology, engineering and math along with religion and art. BNI, consistently named an A-rated school, offers 27 AP, dual college credit, and honors courses in a variety of subjects along with more than 40 varsity sports, clubs and academic teams for students to enjoy.

At STREAM Lab Family Night, families with children of all ages are encouraged to explore the new Bishop Noll STREAM Lab. Family nights will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 and Nov. 29.

Open houses for prospective students will provide the opportunity to tour the school, meet

teachers and learn more about what makes BNI Warriors prepared for the future in mind, body and soul. Open houses will take place at 6 p.m. Nov. 3 and 1 p.m. Dec. 10. Prospective students and families will learn about everything the school has to offer, including its curriculum, vast technological resources, sports, clubs and campus ministry.

There will also be an opportunity to learn about financial aid, BNI scholarships and the Indiana School Choice Scholarship program, which recently became accessible to a greater number of Indiana families.

The school will also host its first entrance exam from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 3. Fee is $25, but those who attend the open house will receive a $5 discount. Please note that eighth-graders attending a school in the Diocese of Gary will take the entrance exam at their own school.

Bishop Noll Institute is at 1519 Hoffman Street in Hammond.

For more information on any upcoming events, email admissions@bishopnoll.org or call (219) 932-9058.

Estate

Questions & Answers

CATHY & JIM HIGGINS

Question: We just accepted an offer on our home where the buyer is getting FHA financing. Our agent said it’s no big deal, but we have heard horror stories. What can we expect?

Answer: FHA’s biggest repair concerns are health and safety issues, protecting the security of the property, and structural soundness of the property. Here are most of the items that will require repair BEFORE you can close an FHA loan Peeling paint in homes built before 1978. Unpainted downspouts and broken rain gutters. Ground fault interrupters in the proper locations. Rotting outbuilding in need of demolition. Exterior doors that do not properly close and open.

Exposed wiring and uncovered junction boxes. Major plumbing issues and leaks. Inoperable HVAC systems. Leaky or defective roofs. Roofs with a life expectancy of less than 3 years. Active and visible pest infestation. Rotting wood such as window sills, eaves, and support columns on a porch.

Missing appliances that usually are sold with a home such as a stove.

Bedrooms without minimize-sized windows or bedroom windows with bars that do not release.

Foundation or structural defects. Wet basements. Evidence of standing water in the crawl space. Ripped screens. No pressure relief valve on water heater. Leaning / broken fence.

If you have maintained your home, you should have no problem with an FHA inspection. The FHA inspection is not as detailed as the buyer’s home inspection. The difference is these FHA items must be repaired or replaced before the home can close and the buyers home inspection results are negotiable.

Stop stressing & Good luck with your sale!

E-mail us your Real Estate questions at Cathyah@aol.com. Thinking of selling your home? Call Cathy & Jim Higgins, Licensed Broker/Realtors in Indiana & Illinois. IN: 219-865-4361 IL: 708-828-3304. McColly Real Estate. Website: www.Cathyhiggins. com. Personal Real Estate Journal: www. Higginshousechat.blogspot.com

BNI STREAM LAB: Bishop Noll Institute continues to be an educational beacon for the Region as it lights the way in the STEM arena, adding “R” for religion and “A” for the arts as the only fully integrated high school STREAM program in northern Indiana. Students study science, technology, engineering and math with art and religion components in the lab. The school will host STREAM Lab Family Night for prospective students and their families on two dates - Oct. 20 and Nov. 29.

IN

CIRCUIT

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY

MORTGAGE ASSETS

DAMON

the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corpora tion conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file, CODI LIS & 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

YOUNG; UNKNOWN OWNERS

CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 19 CH 4174

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, October 31, 2022 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 25-29-317-068-0000.

Commonly known as 12538 S ADA ST, CALU MET PARK, IL 60827.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest com munity, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condo minium Property Act.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, bal ance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Ms. MyXuan Koski at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Marinosci Law Group, PC, 134 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. (312) 940-8580. 19-01249 ADC

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPO RATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3203417

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY AS SUC CESSOR TO THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-CB3 Plaintiff, -v.-

FRANK HOLBROOK, ANGELA HOLBROOK, COOK COUNTY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE

Defendants 2019 CH 11620 16134 MICHIGAN AVENUE SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473

OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 28, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 3, 2022, 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:

known as 16134 MICHIGAN AVENUE, SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473

Index No. 29-15-302-087

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 Residen tial 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 representa tion 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 pur chaser 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 (HOME OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO RE MAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLO SURE 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

E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com

Attorney File No. 14-18-08589

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 2019 CH 11620

TJSC#: 42-3421

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

Case # 2019 CH 11620 I3203486

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, vs. Unknown Heirs and/or Legatees of Lezette P. Canty, Deceased; Querida Scott; Thomas P. Quinn, as Special Representative for Lezette P. Canty, Deceased; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS

Defendants, 21 CH 6106

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, November 7, 2022 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 29-12-231-007-0000.

Commonly known as 449 Hoxie Avenue, Calu met City, IL 60409.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest com munity, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condo minium Property Act.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, bal ance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection

For information call Ms. Tammy Brown, Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, LOGS Legal Group, LLP, 2121 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015. (847) 291-1717. 21-095217 ADC

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPO RATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3203919

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs.

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SEC RETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; EAR NESTYNE CARTER; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF VERDELL REDDRICK, DECEASED; CARY ROSEN THAL AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ESTATE OF VERDELL REDDRICK, DECEASED; Defendants, 21 CH 4234

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, No vember 15, 2022 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 29-19-416-061-0000.

Commonly known as 16510 South Winchester Avenue, Markham, IL 60426.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest com munity, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condo minium Property Act.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, bal ance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Sales Department at Plain tiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 22-003448 F2

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPO RATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3204401

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR CASCADE FUNDING MORTGAGE TRUST

HB5

Plaintiff, -v.-

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CLARA CARTER, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, ILLINOIS HOUS ING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AQUA FINANCE, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR CLARA CARTER (DECEASED), TORI BRUCE Defendants

2021 CH 05979

12326 S ELIZABETH STREET CALUMET PARK, IL 60827

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 8, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 16, 2022, 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 12326 S ELIZABETH STREET, CALUMET PARK, IL 60827

Property Index No. 25-29-305-032-0000

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 Residen tial 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 representa tion 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 allow able 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 subsec tion (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 pur chaser 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 (HOME OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO RE MAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLO SURE 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 Corpora tion conducts foreclosure sales.

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

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

One South Wacker Drive,

Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312)

You can also visit

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. 14-21-00689

Attorney ARDC No. 00468002

Attorney Code. 21762

Case Number: 2021 CH 05979

TJSC#: 42-2786

NOTE:

Case

I3204458

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-WF2, ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-WF2 Plaintiff, -v.-

DENISE JOHNSON, SOUTHPOINTE CON DOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS

Defendants

22 CH 1963 14535 South Manistee Avenue, Unit 1D BURNHAM, IL 60633

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that

pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 21, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corpora tion, will at 10:30 AM on November 16, 2022, 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 14535 South Manistee Avenue, Unit 1D, BURNHAM, IL 60633

Property Index No. 30-06-309-035-1028

The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $72,691.81.

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 Residen tial 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 representa tion 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 pur chaser 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 (HOME OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO RE MAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN

ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C)

OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLO SURE 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 Corpora tion conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact The sales clerk, LOGS

Legal Group LLP Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL, 60015 (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm.. Please refer to file number 22 095671.

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.

LOGS Legal Group LLP

2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn IL, 60015 847-291-1717

E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com

Attorney File No. 22 095671

Attorney Code. 42168

Case Number: 22 CH 1963

TJSC#: 42-3651

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

Case # 22 CH 1963 I3204656

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER Plaintiff, -v.-

DON W. MITCHELL, VANESSA A. BANKS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS

Defendants 19 CH 6521 1028 East 168th Street

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473

NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 17, 2022, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 18, 2022, 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 1028 East 168th Street, SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473

Property Index No. 29-23-306-026-0000

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $228,528.19.

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 Residen tial 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

SUNNYBROOK SD 171 SHRED NOTICE

Sunnybrook School District 171, Lansing, IL will be shredding Special Education files from the school years 2016-2017. If you would like your student’s file please contact the Pupil Services office at 708-895-3053 before October 28th, 2022.”

$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 representa tion 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 pur chaser 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 (HOME OWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO RE MAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLO SURE 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 Corpora tion conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact The sales clerk, LOGS Legal Group LLP Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL, 60015 (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm.. Please refer to file number 19-090718.

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.

LOGS Legal Group LLP 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn IL, 60015 847-291-1717

E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 19-090718 Attorney Code. 42168

Case Number: 19 CH 6521 TJSC#: 42-3254

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney

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 JOWAN CHRISTOPHER LATIKER to the new name of JOWAN CHRISTOPHER KENNEDY. The court date will be NOVEMBER 28, 2022 at 9:00am at 16501 S. Kedzie, Markham, IL 60455, in Courtroom 0207, in Cook County. Case number 22M6007715

MATLOCK

Diane (Allen) Matlock of Dyer, born to John and Lillian (Davis) Allen in Madison, Indiana passed away Saturday, October 1st, 2022 after battling a series of illnesses surrounded by her loving family. Diane was happily married to her husband, Medwick Matlock for thirty-two years. They spent many of those years dancing the night away, leaving onlookers both with envy and joy of their love for one another, and their moves on the dance floor. Diane blessed the lives of her husband Medwick, her two daughters Michelle (David) Sickles, Georgianna (Jeff) Mize, stepsons Mathew Matlock and Ryan Matlock, her grandchildren Maddisyn Sickles, Dylan Sickles, Kristen (Joseph) Gutierrez, Krystal (Larry) Tachik, and Gregory Boatright, her great grandchildren Madison McCall, Julius Gutierrez, Manuel Gutierrez, Lilli O’Rourke, Lincoln Tachik, Lyla Tachik, Tyler Boatright, and Reagan Boatright.

Diane was also a blessing to her four brothers Rick (Sheri) Allen, David (Cindy) Allen, Thomas Allen, and Robert (Leasa) Allen, and her many beloved nieces and nephews. Preceded in death were her parents John and Lillian (Davis) Allen, brother Thomas Allen, daughter Kimberly Sue Mullins, granddaughter Alexis Sickles, and son in law Jeff Mize. Diane’s love of helping people extended beyond those she knew, to those she had never met.

She carried that love into the coordination of several benefits over the years to help special needs children and families. One of her proudest ventures was organizing and facilitating Area One Special Olympics at the Pines Ski Lodge. She continued to carry on with her passion of helping others by working as a CNA in a hospice setting, as well as the hospital. Diane leaves a legacy of love behind. A Memorial and Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 29th, 2022 at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Spring Lane, Dyer, Indiana. Visitation will be held from 1:00 - 4:00 PM with a memorial service to be held at 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made in Diane’s memory to VNA Hospice Center of Valparaiso, 501 Marquette Street, Valparaiso, Indiana. For further information please call 219-322-7300.

LAIN

Karen R. Lain, nee Eriks, age 68, of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 7, 2022. Loving wife of the late James L. Lain Jr. Mother of Ayrianna (Seth), Jeramiah (Jessica); step-mother of Dawn and Trudie. Grandmother of Rondall, Marcus, Sean, Malcolm, Brandon Christian, Kylie, Madelyn, and Jeramiah Jr. Dear sister of Jack (Sharon) Eriks and the late Dawn Eriks Barr. Preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Jean Eriks.

Visitation Wednesday, October 12, 2022 from 9:30 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. directly at Emmanuel Christian Reformed Church, 22515 Torrence Avenue Sauk Village, IL, with Rev. Jeff Hale officiating. Interment Chapel Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery – Crown Point, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Illiana Christian High School 10920 Calumet Ave. Dyer, IN 46311 or Lansing Christian School 3660 Randolph St. Lansing, IL 60438.Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home – Dyer, IN. For further information, please call 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www. SMITSFH.com

WEDEL

William L. Wedel, age 75, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Country Club Hills, and Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 7, 2022.

Loving husband of Carol A. Wedel, nee Adamek. Devoted father of Brian (Angela) Wedel and Tim (Nicole) Wedel. Cherished grandfather of Kaylee, Kira, Aiden, Carter, Brayson, and the late Dylan; greatgrandfather of Charlotte.

Dear brother of Alan Wedel, the late Mary (late Bill) Blameuser, Robert (late Dolly) Schubert, Kurt Schubert, and the late LeRoy Wedel. Preceded in death by his parents William and Bernice Wedel. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Bill was a proud United States Navy Veteran, was loved by many, and will be dearly missed. Visitation Tuesday, October 11, 2022 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at time pending at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/ Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN. Interment Calumet Park Cemetery – Merrillville, IN. For further information, please call 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.

SMITSFH.com

REIMER

William E. Reimer, born April 13,1957, in Evergreen Park, passed away suddenly on September 13, 2022. William is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, LaDonna Reimer; Children, Ronald (Chrystal) Weigand, Amanda (Joel) Hiskes, Brandy (Morgan) Regnier, Courtney (Dylan) Michl, Rebecca Reimer, and Jacqueline Reimer. Friends and family knew William as Bill. He was well known as a proud and loving grandfather to 10 amazing grandchildren: Kasen, Davincci, Keara, Kolten, Theseus, Abel, Ryker, Zoey, Carson, and Wrigley. There is no doubt they will miss him dearly. Bill was a hard-working entrepreneur. Starting B-R Towing and Bill’s Snowplowing at a young age. He continued his career prior to retiring with 27 years at K5 construction and 10 years with the Illinois Department of Transportation. The family would like to thank everyone for the love and support they have shown in this difficult time. Please join us for the Memorial of William E. Reimer at the Steger Memorial Chapel on October 15, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information, please call 708755-6100 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com

NYKAZA

Edna E. Nykaza nee Zelinski, age 90, of Steger, IL passed away October 1, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Raymond W. Nykaza. Loving mother of Donna (Samuel) Nykaza-Jones, Steven, John (Anna), and Sharon (Michael) NykazaSlawinski. Cherished grandmother of Alexander, Emily, Alison and Mikey. She was preceded in death by her 6 brothers. Edna was co-founder of Rays Quality Greenhouse, member of the St. Joseph’s Rosary Ladies Sodality, the Polish Falcons and the Cook County Farm Bureau. Edna always enjoyed a good laugh and sharing her joy with others. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be held Friday, October 7, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Steger Memorial Chapel (3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL). Funeral Service Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Steger Memorial Chapel. Interment Calvary Cemetery Steger, IL. For more information, please call 708-755-6100 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www. SMITSFH.com

BUFANO

Deborah A. Bufano, nee Walker, age 69 of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Friday, October 7, 2022. Beloved wife of the late David A. Bufano. Loving mother of Gina (Anthony) Synakiewicz and Jennifer Bufano. Proud grandmother of Madison and Luke. Dear sister of Cynthia (Douglas) Mushier, George (Sara) Walker, Nancy Walker, William Walker and Vanessa (Dean) Doty. Dear aunt of Hilary (John) Barker, Alex (Kaylen) Mushier, Kyle Doty, and Haley Doty and great aunt of Aidan, Quinn, Alina, and Jude. Preceded in death by her parents William and Mary Walker. Deborah was a retired security guard for Marshall Fields at River Oaks Mall for many years. She was loved by many and will be missed. Visitation Monday, October 10, 2022 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30 & Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN. A prayer service will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at the funeral home. Entombment Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery – Schererville, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, greatly appreciated.

ZAJKOWSKI

Dawn M. Zajkowski, nee Marvin, age 60, of Crown Point, IN went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 6, 2022. Beloved wife of Ken Zajkowski. Loving mother of Nicholas O’Neal, Ron (Heather) O’Neal, Casey Zajkowski, Kathy (Scott) Wener and Kristy Zajkowski. Cherished grandmother to Sophia, Addison, Austin, Dillon, Jazmine, Andrea, Faith and Roman and great grandmother of Legend. Dawn was an active member of Faith Church – Munster where she felt the love, grace and faith of a Christian community. She was loved by all who knew her and she will be missed.

Visitation, Wednesday, October 12, 2022 from 3:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Funeral Service, Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home with Pastor Charlie Contreras officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to Faith Church – Munster (https:// wearefaith.org/munster/)

For more information, please call 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www. SMITSFH.com

KRYNOCK

Rickey D. Krynock, age 62, of Grant Park, Illinois, passed away Sunday October 2, 2022.

Loving brother to Patricia Paris, Tom Krynock, Linda Davidson, Roger Davidson, the late Helen Davidson, the late Leroy Davidson and the Late Frederick Davidson.

Cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held. Arrangements entrusted to Steger Memorial Chapel. For more information, please call 708-755-6100 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.

SMITSFH.com

LEPORE

Jason T. LePore, age 49, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Most loving father of Jacob LePore. Devoted son of Linda (Ron) Pfeifer and James LePore. Dear brother of Mark (Julie) LePore. Beloved co-parent of Davena Goodman. Jason was the most loving father, son, brother, and great friend to many. He had the gift to touch many lives in an extremely positive way. He will be deeply missed by many, but never forgotten.

Memorial visitation Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. with a Prayer service to be held at 5:00 p.m. with Deacon Jim Renwick officiating, at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to gofundme/jlpstrong or the American Cancer Society, appreciated.

CABAJ

A Funeral Mass for Albin M. Cabaj will be held on October 15th at St. Stephen Deacon and Martyr Church with Msg. James Kaczarowski officiating.

Mr. Cabaj was born June 18, 1931 and died October 2, 2022. He was the son of the late Michael and Theodora Cabaj; brother of the late Bernice (late John) Raczkowski, Walter Cabaj, Chester (late Harriet) Cabaj, Marian (late Joseph) Pomykala, and Dolores (late Conrad) Kulinowski; uncle to many nieces and nephews. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Thornridge Funeral Home(Janusz Family Funeral Service). 708-460-2300 or thornridgefuneralhomes. com

DAVIS

David A. Davis, age 71, of Schererville, IN, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022. Beloved husband of Carol Davis, nee Bertagnolli. Loving father of Michael (Christina) Davis and Tracy (Matthew) Koscielski. Cherished grandfather of Carly Davis, Andrew, David, and Vincent Koscielski, Lucca and Remi Davis.

Dear brother of Kathy (Jim) Radke. Dear brother-inlaw of Daniel (Cynthia) Bertagnolli, Donald (Jane) Bertagnolli, Thomas (Laura) Bertagnolli, and Donna (James) Van Gennep. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents John and Julia Davis. David was a longtime butcher at Welch’s Stop and Shop. He enjoyed cooking and was a fan of all Chicago sports teams. David loved his grandkids and attending their many sporting events. He was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Visitation Friday, October 7, 2022 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN. Visitation also Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. directly at St. Maria Goretti Church, 500 Northgate Dr., Dyer, IN. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Maria Goretti Church. For further information please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH. com.

RAFAC

A Funeral Mass for Florence A Rafac will be held on October 14th at Our Lady of the Woods Church with Rev. Michael Foley officiating. Mrs. Rafac (née Locke) was born August 10, 1930 and died October 6, 2022. She was the wife of the late Joseph A. Rafac; mother of Kristine (Stephen) Kahn, Tom (Karen) Rafac, Kathleen (late Walter) Chase, and John Rafac; grandmother of 13, and great-grandmother of 17; sister of Ruth (Thomas) Banasiak, the late Charles (late Rita), and Grace Locke; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Interment St. Mary Cemetery.Arrangements entrusted to Thornridge Funeral Home(Janusz Family Funeral Service). 708-460-2300 or thornridgefuneralhomes. com.

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

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

Wanted

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 708-8494690

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. 219-801-0955

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

For Sale

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

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

Garage Sales

CALUMET CITY ESTATE SALE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF A FIRST FLOOR HOME, BASEMENT & GARAGE.560 CALHOUN

AVE Sat October 8 th 9-4Sunday October 9 th 10-4Monday October 10 th 10-2Massive amounts of Sterling Silver Rings, bracelets & necklaces. Excellent selection of designer costume jewelry & watches too!!! Dressers, chests, curio cabinets, sofas, easy chairs, mid-century vinyl chairs and love seat. Antique record players & tv’s. 8 track player & 8 tracks. Ladies clothing xxl. High end ladies walking shoes by Clark & others new in boxes size 11.Crystal, china & everyday ware items. LP’s, stereos and stereo equipment, radios and TV’s. Tools & tool boxes of a former ace hardware store owner. Studio 56 snow babies. Amish heritage dolls by Ann Dezendorf & other dolls. Religious items, Christmas, knitting needles, purses, Queen & full size box springs & mattresses. For photos go to Candacesantiques.comReal Estate

Real Estate

2 BEDROOM APT

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

CALUMET CITY EXCEPTIONAL ONE BEDROOM EXTRA

LARGE LIVING ROOM spare room for computer office or hobbies heat and water furnished no pets $700 plus 1.5-month security credit checky 618-559-5655

ONE BEDROOM STUDIO ONE PERSON CALUMET CITY $725 plus move out fee. All electric Sorry no pets! Ready to move in. 167th and Wentworth contact Marge 708-8682590

CALUMET CITY ONE SMALL BEDROOM

GARDEN APT FOR ONE PERSON $700 A MONTH plus move out fees no pets. 167th and Wentworth Ave call Marge for more info 708-868-2590

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

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

Find it in The Shopper

SOUTH HOLLAND HOME. 1 ROOM FOR RENT, FEMALE SENIORS WELCOME. Utilities Included, Refrigerator and Microwave Included. No Section 8 or Smokers, or Pets. 708-566-1103 Call Linda.

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

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

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

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.

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

Manual push lawn mower. Cuts grass well. Good condition. $50.Call or text. 708-673-9361

Champion High Fly Target Thrower with plenty of clays to break. $20.00. 219-7769321.

New DeWalt 20v Max String Trimmer, Battery and Charger $120 (Regular $220) 630-709-7170

New RAM Golf Accubar Plus Ladies Right Hand Golf Set (Stand and cover for clubs included) $200 (Regular $320) 630-709-7170

New Nutritionist Auto Bread Maker (makes a variety of bread, dough) $60 (Regular $120) 630-709-7170

Canning jars large and small FREE. 630-709-7170

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

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

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Illinois groups’ rallying efforts to preserve, protect and celebrate quality journalism across Northern IL at a historic gathering

The Northern Illinois University Department of Communication and the Northern Illinois Newspaper Association are rallying efforts to preserve, protect and celebrate quality journalism across Northern Illinois at a historic gathering set for Thursday, Oct. 27.

The event – which will be held in the banquet facilities of Altgeld Hall on the NIU campus –recognizes the 60th anniversary of the Northern Illinois Newspaper Association and its valued partnership with NIU’s Communication Department.

“This is a special occasion celebrating a special mission,” said NINA President Patricia Szpekowski. “Our goal is to promote journalism and journalism education in Northern Illinois, and there has never been a more important time in our 60-year history to carry out that mission.”

The Northern Illinois Newspaper Association was founded in 1962 by Dr. Donald Grubb, longtime chairman of the former NIU Journalism Department, and throughout its history, it has promoted the newspapers of Illinois by developing programs to enhance the profession, working in conjunction with high school journalism advisers, providing annual scholarships for student journalists, administering an annual contest to reward excellence in the profession and sponsoring workshops and training seminars.

But NINA and the newspaper industry as a whole are at a crossroads, and the event faces that reality head-on. Without naming any specifics, Szpekowski said the Oct 27 banquet will include an announcement on how NINA will move forward to meet the challenges of the times.

The keynote speaker will be Kelly Bauer, breaking news editor of Block Club Chicago and winner of the 2021 award for Chicago Journalist of the Year. Bauer won the award for her investigative reports that revealed executives at the publicly-funded Loretto Hospital were allowing people with connections – including

Eric Trump – to cut the line to receive vaccines.

Her award-winning stories led to the CFO resigning, the CEO being ousted and the FBI launching investigations into the improper vaccinations.

The 60th anniversary celebration will include a cash-bar cocktail hour and book fair, recognition of NINA’s legendary founders, a muti-media presentation, dinner and awards ceremony, culminating with the James S. Copley and the Donald R. Grubb traveling awards for overall excellence.

The event is open to all and will be of particular interest to people who care about journalism and the news industry in Northern Illinois. Students, teachers, civic leaders, nonprofit organizers, free-lance writers, government communications professionals, law enforcers, academics and elected officials are encouraged to join the conversation with professional reporters and editors.

To RSVP, contact Shelley Hendricks at shendricks@niu.edu or call 815-753-4239.

Attendance is one way of showing support for professional journalists who are working tirelessly, and often under difficult circumstances, to protect the integrity of a free press.

According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, 2,170 journalists and media workers were killed worldwide between 1992 and 2022.

According to a report from Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism, more than 360 newspapers in the United States have gone out of business since just before the start of the pandemic.

“Your attendance means a lot,” Szpekowski said. “Journalism and journalists have been under siege in recent years, and fewer people are getting their information from reliable, professional information sources. We can change that, but to do so, we need your support and active participation.”

700 Volunteers Turn Out for Illinois CPA Society’s 13th Annual CPA Day of Service

Showing their commitment to their communities, hundreds of certified public accountants (CPAs) across Illinois participated in the Illinois CPA Society’s 13th annual CPA Day of Service on Sept. 23, 2022, with others still planning activities this fall.

Smiling faces and helping hands were plentiful as 700 CPAs in their matching CPA Day of Service T-shirts took part in a wide variety of charitable and community service activities in support of the communities and causes they care about. Assisting at animal shelters, preparing meals at food banks, feeding the homeless, making children’s school backpacks, and running marathons were just some of the activities that brought muchneeded help and support to the organizations the volunteers spent their time with.

“We say our annual CPA Day of Service is ‘a good day for doing good,’ because it really highlights the care and compassion CPAs have

for the communities they live and work in. It’s always rewarding to see so many of our members come together across Illinois to help those in need,” says Todd Shapiro, Illinois CPA Society president and CEO. “It was also encouraging to see our volunteer numbers rebounding from the past two years as we emerge from the pandemic. The resolve these volunteers have shown by finding safe, thoughtful, and generous ways to support their local communities and charities is an inspiration to us all.”

Among the many organizations supported by CPA Day of Service volunteers this year were Bernie’s Book Bank, Feed My Starving Children, Food for Greater Elgin, Heartland Animal Shelter, Lambs Farm, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Sonny Acres Farm, SOS Children’s Villages Illinois, Northern Illinois Food Bank, The AntiCruelty Society, and The Bridge Teen Center.

Speaking Of Seniors

The Ambulance Contact Tried to Help WOODROW WILCOX

On September 27, 2022, I got an unusual letter from a contact at an ambulance company. The ambulance company representative was being pleasant and helpful.

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I wrote to our client about this. With some editing to protect the privacy of our client, here is the letter that I sent to her.

Today, I received a letter from the ambulance company that billed you $7,243. It was a helpful letter.

On September 7, 2022, I wrote to the ambulance company telling them that there was a problem with the bill that it sent to you. I told them what we were doing to find the problem and get it corrected. I asked them to be patient because you were not ignoring the bill.

A person that I know at the ambulance company did a little research to help you. In her letter to me, she said that she believed there was a problem that needed us to contact the Medicare coordination of benefits office.

When you get the Medicare Summary

Notice forms about the ambulance bill, call me to make an appointment to bring those to me and make phone calls with me. That will be the fastest way for me to research the problem and help you with it.

All the help that I am giving the client is FREE OF CHARGE. We know that the Medicare system is far from perfect. We care about our senior citizen clients. We help them when they have Medicare related medical bill problems. It shows that we really care about our clients. If your insurance agent or agency does not give this high level of customer service, why not switch and use our agency?

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

Win Big with BNI’s Queen Of Hearts Game

Take a chance during Bishop Noll Institute’s (BNI) Queen of Hearts game! Tickets are now on sale at the school’s main office, 1519 Hoffman St. They will be sold until the first drawing Oct. 21 and weekly after that until the queen is revealed. Tickets cost $5 each or $20 for 5 tickets for this 50/50 progressive style raffle.

The Queen of Hearts is a game of chance where a player can win a portion of money held in a jackpot. When the jackpot is awarded to a winner, Bishop Noll will also receive its portion of the pot.

Each Friday, a live drawing will be held at 2 p.m., with the first one taking place Oct. 21. A ticket will be drawn from the drum containing

a purchaser’s name and choice of card number. That card will be removed from the Queen of Hearts game board and if the queen of hearts appears on the card, that purchaser will win. If the queen is not chosen, the ticket holder will win a prize of $250 or $500 if a Joker is drawn. All other raffle tickets will be discarded and a new weekly raffle begins.

Raffle tickets are on sale at Bishop Noll and can be purchased with cash, check or debit.

For full rules and the current game board, visit bishopnoll.org/queen-of-hearts-2022. Call (219) 932-9058, ext. 1002, or email advancement@ bishopnoll.org for more information. Bishop Noll holds Indiana Gaming License # 000575.

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