Morgan Park Woman’s Club Celebrates 135th Anniversary
CHICAGO, IL – October 18, 2024 – The Morgan Park Woman’s Club (MPWC), the oldest woman’s club still in existence in Chicago, will offer a celebration of the club’s past, present, and future on Sunday, November 17, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Smith Village Senior Living, 2320 West 113th Place, Chicago.
The event, “Morgan Park Woman’s Club: 135 Years of Community Service,” will include a brief Power Point presentation on the history of the MPWC and information on the current club. Artifacts from the club’s historical collection, dating back to the 1880s, will be on display. Refreshments will be served.
By the mid- to late-1800s, the move from rural to urban lifestyles led to a growing middle class of women with the time and resources to engage in activities outside of the traditional roles in the home. Denied membership in men’s clubs, women formed their own clubs.
Throughout the country, women’s clubs started during the Progressive Era of the late 1800s to provide development opportunities for women. The original purpose of selfdevelopment in the arts, music, and literature quickly expanded into social and political causes such as education and libraries;
rights for children, the elderly, and the disabled; conservation and environmental efforts; services for U.S. military veterans; and the suffrage and temperance movements.
The MPWC, which started as the Ladies Club of Morgan Park on November 5, 1889, made many contributions to the community. Some of the highlights the program will cover include the club’s role in establishing local PTAs and performing Red Cross work that led to the club winning the Chevron Award. Along the way, the women still found time for enjoyable fundraising social events such as “galloping breakfasts.”
By the 1970s, women’s clubs were on the wane. Their very success in establishing women as dynamic leaders eventually led to their downfall, as women finally were welcomed to serve on boards of community organizations.
The MPWC persisted through the years that saw many women’s clubs fold. Today, the MPWC structure has adjusted to the needs of contemporary women, offering both socialization and service opportunities.
The history of MPWC is the history of the community. This free event will appeal to the public, community leaders, and those interested in history.
Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana Launches New Tax Credit Program
for Humanity of Northwest Indiana Launches New Tax Credit Program to Expand Pathways to Homeownership for Working Families
October 18, 2024 – Lake County, IN – Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana is proud to announce the introduction of Indiana’s Attainable Homeownership Tax Credit, aimed at empowering community members to invest in housing solutions that bring stability and opportunity to working families. This innovative tax credit enables donors to double the impact of their contributions, fostering safe, quality homes for families striving to achieve homeownership.
Contributions made to Habitat for Humanity of Indiana— including Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana—are eligible for a tax credit equal to 50% of the donation’s value, tax credits being capped at $10,000 per donor each year. This program offers a unique opportunity for residents and businesses to support the mission of Habitat while gaining significant tax savings.
“This tax credit is a game-changer for the families we serve,” said Dawn Michaels, Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana. “Every contribution helps build more homes and strengthens our local community. Especially as 2024 draws to a close, we urge taxpayers to consider making their charitable contributions soon to take full advantage of Indiana’s Attainable Homeownership Tax Credit. With a finite amount of tax credits available, early donations ensure that contributors secure this substantial tax benefit while supporting local families on their path to homeownership.”
Key Details of the Attainable Homeownership Tax Credit:
Who is Eligible: The tax credit is available to all Indiana state taxpayers, including individuals, small businesses, corporations and financial institutions.
Types of Donations: Contributions can be made via cash, check, credit card, stocks, bonds, land, real estate and even inkind contributions of construction material (must be used in home building).
Tax Benefit: Donors receive a 50% tax credit on their Indiana state taxes, meaning a $2,000 donation results in a $1,000 tax credit. Carry Forward Option: Unused credits can be carried forward for up to five years, providing flexibility for donors to maximize their support.
Donations directed to Habitat for Humanity of Indiana benefit Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana directly, ensuring that every dollar raised supports local efforts to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through homeownership. Those interested in learning more or donating can visit Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana’s website at nwihabitat.org/taxcredit-program.html or call (219) 237-2128.
About Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana: Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana serves the Lake County community by partnering with families to build safe, energy-efficient homes. Our mission is to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope. With the support of local partners and donors, we continue to provide hardworking families with opportunities to own quality homes and create brighter futures.
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Question: We have received several feedbacks that our home has an odor. We do not smell anything. Any suggestions?
Answer: Homeowners can become ‘nose blind’ to their home’s own smell, and that could be problematic when putting the home up for sale. After all, the smell of a property can have a big influence on buyers’ perceptions of the home. And no one wants to have a smelly house.
Nose blindness happens when a nose detects an odor but determines it’s no longer an annoyance. It then shuts down receptors for that smell. As such, a lingering smell no longer is detected by the homeowner.
One of the best methods to tell if your home stinks is to leave it. Go away for a day or two, or at least, a few hours. Close all windows and doors, shut the blinds, and seal the place up airtight. On return from your getaway, and as soon as you open the door, be sure to take a large breath in through the nose. That way you’ll find out what someone new to your home really smells.
Homeowners can also ask a friend or their Realtor for some honest advice. The best way for anyone to discover if their home smells is to ask a friend to be truthful and tell them. If the house does smell, there are many methods to eliminate this odor. Remember
Saving for college? Or retirement?
SUBMITTED BY PATRICK ZAMKIN
If you’re a parent, you want to do everything you can to help your children succeed in life. Therefore, you might think that one of the best things you can do is to save for your children’s college education. And this is certainly admirable, but could it conflict with your ability to prepare for another key goal — your own retirement?
Of course, this would not be a problem if you had unlimited means, but most of us don’t fall into that category. So, given the financial resources and income you do have, how should you approach the college-versusretirement issue?
Fortunately, it’s not necessarily an “eitheror” scenario. However, it may make sense to prioritize saving for retirement over college, for two reasons.
First, your children have a lot more time to pay for college than you have to save for retirement. In addition to any grants or scholarships your children may receive, they might need to take out loans. While it’s a good idea to keep this debt load as manageable as possible, it’s also true that most student loans can be repaid over a long period of time.
And here’s the second point: One of the best gifts you can give your children is to be self-sufficient in your retirement. You could easily spend two, or even three, decades as a retiree, so you will need to build considerable financial resources to pay for all those years. Your adult children will have their own financial needs to address, so you’ll be doing them a great favor by relieving them of any financial responsibilities on your behalf.
Taking these factors into account, you may want to direct most of your saving and investing efforts toward achieving a
comfortable retirement. Consequently, think about putting away as much as you can afford into your IRA and 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. Even with this focus on retirement, though, you may find opportunities to save and invest for your children’s education. For example, if you receive bonuses or income tax refunds, or your salary goes up, or you’re able to free up money from your budget by reducing your debts, you could use these funds to invest in an education savings vehicle, such as a 529 plan. When you invest in a 529 plan, your earnings and withdrawals are federally tax free, provided the money is used for qualified education expenses such as tuition, room and board, books, and computers. Depending on where you live, you may also get some state tax benefits from your 529 plan. And a 529 plan isn’t just for college — it can be used for K-12 private school tuition costs, plus expenses from qualified apprenticeship programs, such as those found at trade schools eligible for Title IV federal student aid.
It might not be easy to save and invest consistently for your retirement and your children’s education. But both goals are worthy — after all, retirement can last a long time and college is expensive. So, try to develop a financial strategy that can allow you to make progress in both areas — your efforts may well be rewarded.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Patrick Zamkin, located at 18735 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL 60430. Contact us at (708) 798-9066. Edward Jones. Member SIPC.
With ‘Gratitude Goggles,’ Children Can See All the Beautiful Colors of the World
SAN DIEGO, California — In her multiple award-winning children’s book, The Gratitude Goggles, Andrea Mendoza-Vasconez, Ph.D., equips parents with a simple tool to help explain the positive impact of gratitude to young children.
“In a culture that tries to sell us things by constantly bombarding us with messages of not being enough and not having enough, feelings of inadequacy and mental health issues are on the rise even among children,” Mendoza-Vasconez said. “Gratitude can ground us and work as an antidote to these feelings of inadequacy.”
to treat the cause, not the symptoms. One common mistake many people make is masking the odor. While your candle warmer or favorite room spray may spread pleasant scents when used, you need to remove odors from your home if you want it to smell nice all of the time.
A few examples would be to clean/replace the carpet. Wash/Paint the walls. You can sprinkle baking soda on floors and furniture and vacuum it up. Baking soda neutralizes odors instead of just masking them. Note: Be careful, baking soda can make animals ill. Surely, you’ve heard the expression “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This adage holds true when it comes to figuring out how to deodorize your home. The best way to maintain a pleasant-smelling home is to create a regular cleaning routine and stick with it. Remember, your Home should only tell the story of who you are and be a collection of what you love!
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The Gratitude Goggles guides children as they imagine a special pair of goggles that can appear by simply feeling gratitude. When wearing these goggles, children notice the beauty of the natural world, and they learn to appreciate who and what they do have in their lives, rather than focusing on what they don’t have. With gentle, simple messaging about avoiding the pitfalls of comparison and wanting what others have, The Gratitude Goggles helps children view the world in its true, colorful splendor.
A Literary Titan reviewer said, “Mendoza’s storytelling prowess is evident as she weaves this meaningful moral into an engaging narrative, making it accessible and relatable for a young audience.” And a Midwest Book Reviewer calls Mendoza- Vasconez’s The Gratitude Goggles “a literary masterpiece, where she eloquently delves into the significance of gratitude in society.”
Mendoza-Vasconez’s Wholesome Children:
Self-Awareness series is a guiding light for parents seeking to bond with their children over the values of kindness, compassion, gratitude, authenticity and connection. The series features The Love Tank (the first book), The Gratitude Goggles and the latest book in the series, The Puzzle Piece.
About the Author
Andrea Mendoza-Vasconez, Ph.D., is a behavioral scientist, an award-winning children’s book author and a mother. She holds a doctoral degree in Public Health (Health Behavior) from UC San Diego and San Diego State University, completed her postdoctoral training at Stanford University and, until recently, worked as an Assistant Professor at Brown University.
After embracing the transformative force of motherhood, Mendoza-Vasconez delved into a journey of self-exploration, healing and growth. Seeking ways to share what she has learned in this journey with children in her life and beyond, she created Wholesome Children Books. Through storytelling, she is able to effectively communicate messages of unconditional love, compassion, empathy, gratitude and authenticity.
For more information, please visit www. wholesomechildrenbooks.com, or follow the author on Facebook (Wholesome Children Books), Instagram (wholesomechildrenbooks) and TikTok (@wholesomechildrenbooks).
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CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH, COGIC
1151 E. 170th St., South Holland
708-331-8389
FAX 708.331.8374
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PASTOR DR. CARL E. KING, SR. WORSHIP SERVICES
SUNDAY
Church School 9:15 a.m.
Worship Services 10:30 a.m.
WEDNESDAY
Bible Study…… 7:00 p.m.
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
PASTOR WYBREN OORD
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) 865-1137 gracedyer.org
8601 Harrison Avenue, Munster, In. 46321 219-838-6720
stplmunster.com
Pastors: Peter Speckhard, Adrian Krebs WORSHIP SERVICES: Monday: ..........................................6:30 p.m. Sunday: .....................8:00 a.m. & 10:15 a.m.
Bible Study: Sundays at ........9:15am (Sunday school at this time too) 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month (Ladies’ Bible Study) Wednesdays at 10am Thursdays at 10am (Nursery available for Sunday morning services)
ESPIRITU DE DIOS
16400 S. State St., South Holland
708-439-1220
sogfchurch.com
PASTORES Jose & Paula Lopez SERVICIOS: Grupo de Oracion de Hombres Jueves ........................................... 7:30 p.m. Sabado Alabanza y Predicacion.....6:00 p.m.
UNITY OF NORTHWEST INDIANA
Plum Creek Center 2138 Moeller Street Dyer, IN 46311 (219) 931-5284
www.unitynwi.org ALL WELCOME
MINISTER: REV. GERALDINE COLVIN
SUNDAY SERVICE.......................10:00 AM
Heart Smart
507 years ago, a German monk sent a letter to a prominent archbishop. He wrote to alert him to spiritual abuses in the church. The letter included 95 statements that challenged these abuses.
Martin Luther also posted his 95 statements on the community bulletin board – the church door. His intention: to invite other religious scholars to debate these statements, leading to reform.
Little did he know that his ideas would soon ‘go viral’, thanks to the invention of the printing press. Printers reproduced and sent his writings far and wide, thrusting him into the spotlight, and forcing him to defend his convictions before powerful church leaders, determined to silence him. Luther’s continued study of Scripture drove him to conclude that many church teachings and practices undermined Scripture. The emperor summoned him to stand trial. Before powerful state and church leaders who could execute him, Luther said, “I am bound to the Scriptures I have quoted and my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and will not retract anything, since it is neither safe nor right to go against conscience. I cannot do otherwise. Here I stand. God help me. Amen.”1
Starting October 12th, from 3 – 4pm. Held every 2 nd and 4 th Thursday in the Kopac. Please call (708) 849-2385 x3 leaving your full name, email address and phone number or send email to lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org to register. FREE
Virtual Zumba
Dolton Public Library District presents
VIRTUAL ZUMBA with licensed instructor
Yvette Roberts. Come and join in the fun every Friday at 5pm. Please call (708)8492385 or email lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary. org and leave your full name, email address and phone number to register. (5pm – 6pm every Friday). FREE
BEGINNERS LINE DANCING with “DAWN the DANCIN’’ DEEVA”
Every Wednesday, from 3pm to 4pm. Please call 708-849-2385 ext. 3 to register, RSVP between Friday, 9am and Tuesday, 4pm ONLY. Leaving your full name and phone number. Held in the Josway Auditorium. FREE
VIRTUAL SENIOR YOGA
Every Wednesday taught by Dionne Arnold, Certified Yoga Instructor, (4pm to 5pm) Please call 708-849-2385 or email lincoln@ doltonpubliclibrary.org and leaving your full name, email address and phone number to register. FREE
SENIOR BRIDGE CLUB
Held every Tuesday, in person, from 3:30pm to 4:30pm.Please register by calling 708-849-2385 x3 or send email to lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your full name, email and phone number to register. FREE
VIRTUAL WORKOUT with SHEENA STINSON
Get in Shape from Home. Classes held every Monday from 6pm to 6:30pm. Please call 708-849-2385 or email us at lincoln@ doltonpubliclibrary.org leaving your full name, email address and phone number to register. A Zoom Link will be sent day of the program. FREE
Get up and Move with Simon Says Join the Dolton Public Library Youth Services Dept. as we play “Simon Says”. Held every 3rd or 4th Friday from 10:45 to 11:45am starting Oct. 27 th . PLEASE CALL FOR FUTURE DATES. Register by calling (708849-2385, ext. 4) or emailing at lincoln@ doltonpubliclibrary.org leaving your name, email address, phone number and the number of children participating. FREE
Buriobo
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
VIRTUAL PASSPORT TO KNOWLEDGE,
Every first Monday of the month from 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 phone number. Come curbside to pick up your Passport Packet prior to departure. The link for Zoom will be emailed prior to the program. FREE
BETWEEN the PAGES: A Virtual Story Time
Every third Saturday of the month at 1:30pm. To register call (708-849-2385) or email lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your name, phone number and email address. A link will be sent to you. FREE
COOKBOOK BOOK CLUB
Will meet in the Josway Auditorium on one Saturday a month, from 11am to 1pm at the library (14037 Lincoln Avenue, Dolton, IL 60419). To discuss the selected cookbook and to taste samples that have been prepared by our members from the recipes within the book. Potential new members please call 708-849-2385, ext. 5 to register leaving your name, email and phone number to get complete details. FREE
Homework Help
GOT HOMEWORK? NEED HELP? For ages 5 – 14yrs, make an appointment with Mrs. Brooks on Fridays or Saturdays by calling (708) 849- 2385 x 4. Sessions are limited to 30 minutes each. FREE
Toddler Time
For young children (18 mos – 4 yrs.) and their caregivers. Every 2nd Tuesday, 10:45am – 11:45am. 14037 Lincoln Avenue, Kopac Room, starting June 6, 2023. To join us, please register at lincoln@doltonpubiclibrary.org leave your name, email address or call at 708-8492385, ext. 4. FREE
Family Game Time
Join us twice a month on Saturday, from 1:00 to 2:30pm for free fun and activities. To be held in the Youth Services department. Call (708) 849-2385 x 4 for future dates. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. FREE
Creative Craft
Join Ms. Barbara every 4th Wednesday for a new fun art craft from 3:30 – 4:00 pm in the Kopac Room. NO NEED TO REGISTER KIDS &YOUTH 5-16 YRS. FREE!
FREE online Line Dancing with Dawn the Diva, Tuesdays at 6:30pm
Join Us For Virtual Programs: Each day at 4:00 pm, “stop” in for online family-fun at the Harvey Library. Tuesday: Craft Wednesday: Story Time Thursday: Bacon Bits & Cooking Tips Monthly Virtual Music Class (Friday, check calendar each month)
Homewood Public Library
Address: 564 State St., Hammond
Phone: (219) 931-5100, ext. 310 or 307
Email: hplhelp@homewoodlibrary.org
Website: www.homewoodlibrary.org/
Lansing Public Library
Address: 2750 Indiana Ave., Lansing IL
Phone: 708-474-2447
Email: shari@lansingpl.org
Website: www.lansingpl.org
Riverdale Public Library
Address: 208 W 144th St Riverdale, IL 60827
Phone: (708) 841-3311
Email: library@rpld.org Website: www.rpld.org
Riverdale Public Library District Food Pantry
Our food pantry is open to everyone and is located in the entryway of library. Donations are also welcome and can be dropped off at the Circulation Desk. Please ensure that food items are non-perishable, non-glass containers and not expired.
Weekly Walking Group
9 – 10 am Ages: Adults/Seniors This walking program is for everyone interested in achieving a healthier lifestyle. What better way to start your path to better physical and emotional health, than on your feet making strides to help your heart and improve your general health.
South Holland Public Library
Address: 16250 Wausau Ave., South Holland IL Phone: 708-527-3160 or 708-580-6161
Address: 115 E. Margaret St. Thornton, IL. Email: library@thorntonil.us Website: https://www.thorntonlibrary.org/
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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 10. This season we will study The Gospel of Matthew. For information call the church at 708- 3310391 or Carol at 708-339-6793. We would love to have you join us!
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Thornwood High School presents *Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory* 17101 South Park Avenue * South Holland, IL 60473 Thursday, October 31, 2024 - Saturday, November 2, 2024 * 7:00 pm The first production will feature Principal and fellow alumni, Don C. Holmes as Oompa Loompa. If you enjoyed last Spring’s outstanding production, “CLUE”, you’re in for a treat. Admissions: Adults $10.00 & Children $5.00 Thunderbirds and surrounding community! Come out to support the Performing Arts department..
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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
HOUSEKEEPER FOR HIRE. Light housekeeping in Munster, Dyer, Lansing and Lynwood. Please call 708-704-9558.
DAVE'S POOL SERVICES
219-269-8627 Complete swimming pool service and repairs, Liner Replacements, Heaters, Installation, & Repairs, Openings, Free back yard designs. FREE ESTIMATES! 10% OFF EARLY BOOKINGS made before May 17, 2024
SMITH PAINTING 30 YRS EXP FREE ESTIMATES
Mention Sherry, get 5%off job. Call Mike 2197429867
DRYWALL REPAIR: Handy
“All” Drywall Repair, plaster repair, light construction, interior decorating and interior painting. Cell 708-514-0217 phone 708-841-2523. Stanley McDavid
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Plus cleaning and rodding all sizes of pipe, Large or Small. Call Aaron 312-835-6645/ Office 708-277-3948 or email gholston859@gmail. com.
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
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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
ADG LAWN CARE HANDY MAN Yardwork, Hedge Trimming, Small Tree Removal, Lot Clearing. Call 312-835-6645 or 773-5586757
AA PLUMBING Sewer
Rodding Large Pipes. Electric Power Rodding, Catch Basins Cleaned, Complete Plumbing Repairs, Water Heaters. Call 312-835-6645 or 773-5586757
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. Ask for Rob. No Sundays. 708-877-6860
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. 708-898-8668
PAINTS OF AMERICA interior and exterior painting, plus carpet cleaning and gutter cleaning. Senior discounts. Call Algie at 708-574-6367
HARP-WILL CLEANING INC. has several openings for experienced, dependable Home/Office Cleaners with a track record of excellent service. We offer competitive pay. Contact us at info@ harpwillcleaning.com or 708-855-4294.
GUTTER CLEANING. Just a friendly reminder that your gutters need cleaning. Also, for a limited time, we offer a Free Rooftop Inspection at no extra charge. Call today for your free quote 219-8652345
CAR / TRUCK TROUBLE?
Vehicle shopping? Onlocation diagnosis: Will find needed repairs / maintenance. Uncertain of mechanic estimate? 32 years exper. Any day! 708-898-8668
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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-$425 Special 708-940-1378
CORONADO HOME IMPROVEMENTS. Providing home improvement services such as drywall repairs, painting, floor installations, plumbing and electrical services. For free estimates call (219) 902 1017
Health/Personals/Misc:
IF YOU HAD KNEE OR BACK SURGERY, SUFFERING AN INFECTION POSTOPERATIVELY and a Bair Hugger (BLUE BLANKET) was used during the surgery, between 2020 - present, you may be entitled to compensation. Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800535-5727
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LICENSED CHILDCARE HOME FULL TIME / PART TIME, MONDAY -FRIDAY. Day and night shift 13.00 a hour. must qualify. 219-5881763
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MOVING SALE 10/26/2024
8:00 AM-4:00 PM 116 CHESTNUT ST PARK FOREST, ILLINOIS
Snowblowers,lawn stools, furniture, living room set, and much more
29 165th st Calumet City Oct 25th and 26th 9-3. Trains Halloween items fall items Thanksgiving Christmas a lot of tools. glass, clothes, vintage items collectibles, books.
For Sale
DUCKS ARE STARTING TO FLY. I have mallard decoys in good condition. 35$ a dozen. 7088953767
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Emerson stereophonic phonograph ( record player) used lightly in original box late 1970s model $30. 312-720-0844
Late 1960s Gilbert American Flyer All Aboard Pioneer 600 train set 6 scenic panel 5 unit train original box is rough nearly all pieces inside $100. 312-720-0844
Large heavy concrete bird bath, good condition. $60.00; Metal commercial clothing rack on wheels 64 in long x 61 in high$75.00; Senior bath/shower chair like new $45.00; Shop vac 5 HP includes manual and 2 attchmts$50.00; Stihl backpack blower - runs well, no manual. $325.00 private owner; Echo handheld leaf blower, runs good, includes user manual $150.00. Call 219-218-6466
ACROSS
DOWN
1. Foundation
2. Astronomy Muse
3. Studio effect
4. Dorm room staple
5. Makeup, e.g.
6. Make clear by emphasis and try to convince (2 wds)
7. Brooks Robinson, e.g.
8. Expand from internal pressure
9. Halftime lead, e.g.
10. “Fantasy Island” prop
11. Make sense, with “up”
12. Certain intersection
13. “Go on ...”
previously
“___ we having fun yet?” 33. Makes insane
Extra
Facilitates
Avoiding capture
His “4” was retired
Ratio of one country’s currency to another’s (3 wds)
Essential oil from flowers
Information unit
Foot 50. Throat dangler
Latin dance
Cantaloupe, e.g.
Arctic ___
___ Minor
Level, in London
Deed
A bunch of
“Iliad” warrior
Foe
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
19. Final, uncompromising demands
23. Concerning this
25. Some deer
26. “Green Gables” girl
27. “___ go!”
28. Infomercials, e.g.
30. Concerning this (law)
31. Cut baby incisors
34. Bed board
35. Short shot
36. Fishing, perhaps
38. Victorian, for one
39. Relating to a mass of interstellar dust
40. Gasoline additive (pl.)
42. Wood sugar
43. Pellagra preventer
44. Reproductive cell
45. Preserve a dead body
49. Very thin (var. spelling)
51. Actress Miles
52. Bit of dust
53. Arts administration degree (abbrev.)
54. “___ Today”
Halloween’s origins can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain, which was held on November 1 in contemporary calendars. It was believed that on that day, the souls of the dead returned to their homes, so people dressed in costumes and lit bonfires to ward off spirits.
Neighbor 2 Neighbor
Faith: Building Memorials to God’s Power in Difficult Times
by Janice R Newman
Faith is putting our confidence and belief in a person, thing, concept, God, or His word in the Bible. It is powerful as we place trust and assurance in something based on prior evidence and proof that it is true. We rely on faith every day without even thinking about it. We trust that our car will start. We have faith that we will receive our paycheck on Friday or that our home will still be there when we return. Yet, when it comes to our faith in God, we often find ourselves doubting. We struggle to believe that God will meet our needs, answer our prayers, or intervene in our lives the way we hope. This inconsistency between our faith in everyday things and our faith in God challenges us to reflect on why we find it easier to believe in material things versus the divine.
One of the best ways to build faith is to create “memorials” to God based on recognizing and remembering those moments when God showed up powerfully in our lives, especially during difficult times. These memorials remind us of God’s faithfulness, power, and strength and help us build our confidence in Him for the future.
One of the most profound examples of God’s power in my life occurred after my brain surgery. Following the procedure because of a hospital accident, I lost my ability to communicate. I could only speak four words, and I was unable to write or even recognize photos. The weight of that loss felt unbearable. Doctors said that, with treatment, it might take six months to regain my communication skills, if they returned at all. When I couldn’t speak to others, I spoke silently to God. It was during this time that my faith was being built in ways I never anticipated.
Instead of crying, I clung to God in prayer and chose to trust Him despite what the doctors said. Then, in just three days, much sooner than anyone expected, my ability to communicate began to return. What doctors thought would take months, or perhaps never happen, occurred in
days. I know this was God at work, showing His power in my situation where the world could not help.
This memorial in my life serves as a testimony to what God has done for me. I honor and praise Him daily reflecting on His work to strengthen my faith and as a reminder to me of His ability to work in my life. This memorial builds my confidence and trust that God can and will work out other things in my life, no matter how difficult or impossible they may seem.
In the Old Testament, the Israelites erected physical memorials to commemorate God’s works in their lives, we also can create mental or spiritual memorials to remind ourselves of when only God could have worked things out on our behalf.
In Joshua 4:1-7, the Israelites, after crossing the Jordan, were instructed to build a memorial with 12 stones to remind future generations of how God parted the waters to allow them to pass. Same, we should create spiritual “memorials” in our hearts, to remind us of our moments of God’s intervention, His power, and goodness. Reflecting on these moments, our faith grows stronger. It reminds us that our God who brought us through past trials is the same God who is with us today and will continue to guide and take care of us in the future. Memorials remind us of God doing the impossible. God always does.
Building memorials to God’s power prepares our hearts to trust Him for what lies ahead. Life will always bring difficultiesfinancial, physical, emotional, and relational challenges, but each trial is an opportunity to lean on God’s faithfulness and power to deepen our relationship with him. I urge you to build your spiritual memorials to God today based on what He has done for you, then meditate on it daily while giving praise, trust, and honor to Him. Y? Why Not! Drop a comment on Facebook & Like me on Facebook https://www. facebook.com/ywhynotshow/
My Darling Granddaughter Jennifer Danielle Minton top center and her fellow hairdressers during a break. They will all be Super Stars someday!
Trees outside of the Lake County Library in Merrillville, In. Beautiful fall colors.
The Southeast Side Vietnam Veterans at the Wolf Lake event in August 2024.
Rosemary Petrich cuddling her little dog. Rosemary celebrated her 92nd birthday today Saturday October 19, 2024.
A Barred Owl, photographed by Shopper editor Alex Ross, last October 30th in Munster, IN, just in time for Halloween!
young Red-shouldered Hawk surveys the marsh at the Highland Rookery, looking for an early morning meal. Photographed by Alex Ross in Highland, IN.
JANICE MINTON-KUTZ
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OFFICIAL NOTICE OF ELECTION, SPECIMEN BALLOTS, REFERENDA/QUESTIONS OF PUBLIC POLICY & POLLING PLACES
Aviso oficial de elección, balota de muestra, referéndums / preguntas de política pública y lugares de votación
OFFICIAL NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN, by Cedric Giles, Cook County Clerk
That the General Election will be held in Suburban Cook County on: que la elección general se llevará acabo en los suburbios de Cook County en: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Martes, 5 de Noviembre 2024
The General Election will be held in election precincts under the jurisdiction of the Election Division of the Cook County Clerk's Office.
La eleccion general tomara acabo en precintos de eleccion bajo la jurisdicción de la división de eleccion del Cook County Clerk's Office.
The Polls for said General Election will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Locations are subject to change as necessity requires. Las urnas para tal eleccion general estarán abiertas de las 6 a.m. hasta las 7 p.m. Localidades están sujetas a cambio por necesidad. At the General Election the voters will vote on the following contests and referenda questions. Referenda/Questions of Public Policy will be voted upon in those precincts of Cook County under the jurisdiction of the Cook County Clerk in which a Unit of Local Government has requested the County Clerk’s Office to place said referenda/questions of public policy on the ballot.
En la eleccion general los votantes votaran por los siguientes puestos y cuestiones de referendo. Referendos/Cuestiones de Política Pública serán votadas en aquellos precintos de Cook County bajo la jurisdicción del Cook County Clerk en la cual una unidad de gobierno local le ha pedido a la oficina del County Clerk que provea dicho referendo/cuestión de política pública en la boleta.
TOWNSHIP OF THORNTON
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF POLLING PLACES
The voting will be conducted at the following polling places for each of the aforesaid election precincts selected by the Cook County Clerk. Las votaciones tomaran lugar en cada de los antedichos precintos de elección seleccionados por el Cook County Clerk.
NOTE: The letter (N) following the polling place address denotes that the polling place itself is not accessible to the
icapped although other parts of the facility may be accessible. An exemption has been granted by the State Board of Elections and signs are posted indicating if the whole building is accessible or if there is a special entrance.
NOTA: La letra (N) después de la dirección de un
Medicare Denied Lab Bill
WOODROW WILCOX
On October 17, 2024, a client visited with a medical bill for me to check. The bill was for laboratory work that her doctor ordered for her. The client is from Lake Village, Indiana. With some editing to protect privacy, here is the letter that I sent for the client to her doctor and the laboratory.
Our client visited our office and brought a bill from your firm for our review. The bill seeks a balance of $162.91 on bill number XXXXXXXXXX for service on 01/04/24.
The client and I phoned both her secondary insurance company and Medicare to learn why there was a balance on this bill. The client has an excellent Medicare supplement insurance policy that pays for anything that Medicare approves but does not pay.
We discovered that the item that Medicare refused to approve was filed incorrectly. To save taxpayer money, when that happens, Medicare refuses to pay for anything that is not filed correctly.
In this case, the laboratory and/or the doctor failed to give adequate medical justification for the service that Medicare refused to cover. In other words, the patient did NOT cause the
problem. Either the laboratory or the doctor or both caused the problem.
Please, stop trying to collect the balance and refile the claim correctly.
The client told me, “I’m sure glad that you help me. People in billing tend to ‘walk’ on seniors when we phone them to discuss a bill.”
All the help that I gave this client was FREE OF CHARGE. This insurance agency helps all our clients with similar medical bill problems without charge to demonstrate that we really do appreciate and value our clients. If your insurance agency does not give this high level of service, why don’t you switch to another insurance agency? Consider our agency.
Note: Woodrow Wilcox is the senior medical bill case worker at Senior Care Insurance Services in Merrillville, Indiana. He has saved clients of that firm over three million dollars by fighting mistakes or fraud in the Medicare billing system. Also, Wilcox wrote the book SOLVING MEDICARE PROBLEM$ which is available through book stores or online.
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LaVonne L. Nicholson, née Blafka, age 87, of Munster, Indiana, passed away peacefully in the morning on Saturday, October 19, 2024 surrounded in her final days by her children and grandchildren. LaVonne was commonly known as “Dolly”, a nickname given in childhood that she carried through her lifetime. She was a loving sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and was adored by everyone she met.
Dolly was the beloved wife of the late James (Jim) J. Nicholson (1937- 1983), meeting in 10th grade English class to become high school sweethearts and continued in life as loving parents of four children. Dolly and Jim were proud Chicagoans, beginning their life together in the city and suburbs before bravely moving across the US adventuring and calling home in two states and three cities while raising their family. They returned to the Chicago area in 1981. There, to help support her family, she entered a career in property management where she loyally worked for the same firm for over 20 years.
Dolly cherished family time with Jim and their children, making memories every week filled with kids sports, boating, water skiing, camping, sightseeing and travel. She was an avid Scrabble player and loved playing board games with her friends and extended family.
conducted by Dr. Cornelis P. Venema (The funeral service will be livestreamed through our Facebook link at https://www.facebook. com/SmitsFH).Private interment at Oakridge/Glen Oak cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Easterseals (https:// www.easterseals.com/) or the Mid-America Reformed Seminary (https://www. midamerica.edu/). For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH. com
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Dolly moved to Dyer, Indiana in 2005 to be active with her new grandchildren there. She found her faith in Indiana and was a lively member and worshiper in her church, Redeemer URC in St. John. Dolly was loved by her church family.
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Dolly is survived by her loving children Cathy (Dave) Carney, Mark (Mary Frances) Nicholson, Jeff (Karen) Nicholson, and Dan (Mary Helen) Nicholson. She was a devoted grandmother to Paul Carney, Brooke (Adam) Eggert, Adam Nicholson, Anna Nicholson, Matthew Nicholson, and Natalie Nicholson. Proud greatgrandmother of Finnley Vonn Eggert (namesake for LaVonne). Dear sister of the late Judy (Joe) Lewandowski and aunt of Jennifer (Mark) deRu. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Lillian Blafka.
Visitation Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN and Visitation Friday, October 25, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home with services
Ryan Michael Wojcik, age 28, of Merrillville, IN, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Loving son of Dawn (late Michael) Dean and Michael (Lisa) Wojcik. Cherished grandson of Glenda Ratliff, late Vern Ratliff, Ron Wojcik, and Donna (late Buford) Painter. Dear nephew of Laurie (Kevin) Wilson, Amy (John) Eagan, Beckie (Tony Berenis) Ratliff, Shane (Jackie) Ratliff, Chris (William) Murray, Dawn (Jim) Witczak, and Jennifer (Jason) Naddy. Also survived by many other cousins and friends. Ryan was a graduate of Lake Central High School Class of 2015 and the World Wide College of Auctioneering. He was a vehicle inspector for Manheim Auto Auction. Ryan was loved by many and will be dearly missed. Visitation Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Graveside service at 2:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery – Schererville, IN. Memorial contributions may be given in Ryan’s memory to a suicide prevention organization of your choice. For further information please contact 219-322-7300 or visit www.
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TILLEMA
Janice E. Tillema, nee Jabaay, age 87, of Munster, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Beloved wife of the late John Tillema. Loving mother of Mark (Janet) Tillema, Mary Tillema, and Paul (Michele) Tillema. Devoted grandmother of Abby, Allison, and Madelyn. Dear sister of the late Henrietta Ulm, late Richard (late Laura) Jabaay, late Neil (late Walita) Jabaay, late Ron (Carol) Jabaay, and the late Dorn (Phyllis) Jabaay. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Peter
and Mary Jabaay. Janice was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
Visitation Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Funeral service Monday, October 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Christian Reformed Church – 3500 GlenwoodLansing Rd. Lansing, IL with services conducted by Rev. Dan Bloesch. Interment Munster Church Cemetery – Munster, IN. Memorial contributions may be given to Trinity Christian College (www.trnty.edu) or Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org). For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH. com
BULTEMA
Wilma Bultema, nee Terpstra, age 97, of Lynwood, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Peter Bultema Jr. Loving mother of Janet (John) Vander Laan, Linda (Edward) Vander Woude, Steven (Linda) Bultema, William (Becky) Bultema, Peter (Betsy) Bultema, and Daniel (Jane) Bultema. Devoted grandmother of 28 grandchildren and 74 greatgrandchildren. Dear sister of Doris (Ed) Van Drunen, the late Rich (Janet) Terpstra, late John (late Violet) Terpstra, late Don (Grace) Terpstra, late Anthony (late Irene) Terpstra, late Sadie (late Sam) Kooistra, late Al (late Charlene) Terpstra, late Bill (Jackie) Terpstra, and the late Bernice (late John) Biesboer. Kind aunt to many nieces and nephews. Wilma was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
Visitation Friday, October 18, 2024 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. [Due to the ongoing construction on Rt. 30, click here for an alternate route to the funeral home if you are coming from the West: Alternate Route] Funeral service Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Redeemer United Reformed Church – 10681 Park Place, St. John, IN with services conducted by Pastor Steven Swets. Private family burial will be held prior to the service at 9:45 a.m. at Oak Ridge Cemetery – Lansing, IL. Memorial contributions may be given Mid-America Reformed Seminary (https://www. midamerica.edu/). For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www. SMITSFH.com
PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (MINOR)
There will be a court date in Cook County on my request, CLEOTILDE MUNOZ, to change the name of my minor child, from AIDAN DAVID MUNOZ to KAYLIE JANE MUNOZ
The court date will be November 25, 2024 at 9:00am at 16501 S. Kedzie Parkway, Markham, IL 60426, in Courtroom 207, in Cook County. Join via ZOOM Meeting. ZOOM Meeting ID 989-3246-8139. Zoom Password 089630. Case number 24M6009898.
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 NILLIE JEAN MCMATH to the new name of NELLIE JEAN MCMATH. The court date will be December 26, 2024 at 10:00am at 16501 S. Kedzie Markham, IL, in room 208. Case number 24M6008007
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 CAMPBELL to the new name of DIANE CAMPBELL. The court date will be December 3, 2024 at 10:00am at 16501 S. Kedzie Markham, IL, in room 208. Join via ZOOM Meeting. ZOOM Meeting ID 940-4468-5993. Zoom Password 057404. Case number 24M6010345
