June 2015 Newsletter - Lemont Classic Car Club

June 2015 Newsletter
Back To Where We Started On June 6th , 2015
Grand Opening At The Big “R”
Special Car Show at McDonald’s in Olympia Fields On Saturday, July 11th, from 4 to 8 PM
See Information on page 8.
Board Members
John Katauskas
Rich Renkas
Sharen Moscato
Robert O’Donnell
President
Vice-President
Secretary / Publication Director
Treasurer
Directors
Matt Dallio
John Moscato
Carol O’Donnell
Sharon Renkas
Ralph Rocco
Jack VanEck
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director/Events coordinator
Director
630-257-8583
773-239-3240
Committee Members
Dave O’Leary
Web Master
708-203-2645
815-588-1224
708-301-8899
708-388-1487
630-243-8772
708-301-8899
708-388-1487
L.C.C.C. Website is lemontclassiccarclub.org
Club Jackets For Sale
We still have one of our original Darker gray and Black club jackets in size Large for sale. The
price is $35.00. We have one of the Light Gray jackets left in a size X-Large at $35.00. We also still
have some of the club jackets which are black in color with white stripes on the bottom and a
detachable hood in assorted sizes at $40.00 and they do run a little small so you need to order a larger
size than you usually wear. We also have a new style jacket which is black with blue lettering and
graphics. These jackets run pretty true to size. The M, L, and X-Large sizes are $42.00, the XX-Large
size is $45.00 and the XXX-Large size is $48.00. You can come out and try one on for size to see
what fits. Call Sharen @ 708-301-8899 to buy one. Our jacket stock is running out so get your jacket
now.
LCCC Sweatshirts for Sale
The Lemont Classic Car Club also has some royal blue sweatshirt jackets with a hood and a
full zipper up the front for sale. We currently only have a few of these jackets left but we will can
order more if our members want them. If you wish to place an order for a sweatshirt in your size call
and when we get enough people to sign up we will reorder. The price is $22.00. Call Sharen @
708-301-8899 to order a sweatshirt jacket. We also have club hats available in various colors for
$3.00 each.
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Drag Plaques Are Still Available
The Lemont Classic Car Club had Drag Plaques made with our club name and logo on them.
The plaque attaches to you back license plate or bumper and is approximately 5" X 9" in size. They are made of
Cast Aluminum and can be painted to match your car. The price is $18.00. We ordered 60 Drag Plaques and
we only have 11 remaining. If you wish to purchase one please do it quickly because when they are gone they
are gone. We will not be ordering any more. The Lemont Classic Car Club paid the $100.00 set up fee and the
shipping charges so the plaques are being sold at cost with no additional charges. For more information. Call
Sharen @ 708-301-8899.
Calendar Of Events
Every Monday
May 11h, Monday
June 6th, Saturday
June 7th , Sunday
Our regular Monday night meetings at the Lemon Tree Restaurant starts at7 PM
First Monday Night Cruise at Lemon Tree 6 to 9 PM
First Saturday Night Cruise 5 to 8 PM back at “Big R” 159th & Bell Road
We are invited to Hanover Place Retirement Center at 16851 S. Harlem,
Tinley Park from 11 to 2 PM and lunch will be provided. Call Sharen @ 708301-8899 to register to go.
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June 20 , Saturday
Our annual visit to the Point At Kilpatrick in Crestwood from 11 until 2 PM.
Lunch will be provided. This is always a fun outing and it brings so much
pleasure to their residents. The residents get to vote on their favorite vehicles.
Please call Sharen to register. We need about 25 vehicles. Thanks.
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June 27 , Saturday AM
Homer Glen Parade line up at 10:30 AM 151st and Bell Rd. Call
Sharen and sign up. Let’s get a large number of vehicles at this event to support
our new Mayor George Yuckich !!
July 11, Saturday Night
Special Car Show that we are to host at the McDonalds in Olympia Fields at Rt
30 and Western Avenue from 4 to 8 PM with a Concert by Heartache Tonight all
Free. See more information in this newsletter.
August 29th , Saturday AM Homer Township Expo Car Show from 9 until 2 PM Free Entry. More
information to follow.
Sunday, August 30th
Club Picnic, Mark your calendars now so you don’t miss it this year !!!
The picnic will be from noon to 4 PM and it is free to all members and their
immediate family and it includes dinner and drinks ( pop and water).
***** We are still trying to set up a date to cruise to the Drive In theater for this summer. *****
See our website @ lemontclassiccarclub.org for more information.
Businesses And Services Within The Club
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3.
Boat, Jet Ski, etc. Repair and Winterizing Call Kyle @ 708-301-8899. Trained mechanic for
All engines, out drives, instruments plus interior & exterior repairs and reconditioning. Trailer
repair also available.
Autobahn USA, Inc. Your Auto Transportation Specialists. If you need to move a vehicle (enclosed
or open transportation available) call Tom in Lemont @ 630-257-1184 or Toll Free 888-458-9052.
Tom also has vintage vehicles available to hire for weddings or special occasions. Call for rates.
Sam’s Storage is affiliated with Autobahn USA, Inc. is offering storage for your car, boat, RV or jet ski
on location in Lemont. Now offering a $125.00 per month special on an enclosed 24"x 8' garage with
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a one year commitment. Call Sam @ 630-257-1184 for more details
4.
Rick’s Sandblasting in Lemont for all your sandblasting needs. No job is too big or to small. Call Rick
@ 708-508-0906. Rick also has Pumpkins for Halloween and Christmas Trees and Wreaths (in
season) 13332 S. Bell Road, Lemont, Illinois.
5.
All-Pro Specialty Products a complete line of polishing equipment as well as all Zephyr Polish
Products. Call Dennis Secara @ 630-362-2657 if you wish to purchase any of these products.
6.
Jasonn Pellegrin is making custom wooden signs or your show cars and more. They are professionally
designed by Jasonn himself. If you would like more information call Jasonn @ 630-750-8016 or E-mail
him at sfgsigns@gmail.com.
7. Olson Insurance Group- Antique, Classic and Street Rod auto insurance Representing American
Hobbiest, American Collectors, J.C. Taylor and Haggerty Insurance. Contact Barry Zalane CPCU@
mailtoz:b.zalane@olsonindgroup.com 708- 636-8484 X-308
8. Baumann’s Powder Coation and Metal Fabrication. No job is too small. Phone 708-525-9408 or Visit
his website @ baumannspowdercoat.com. Or E-mail him @ baumannspowdercoat@aol.om. All
current members in the L.C.C.C. will receive a 20% discount. Call Guy for price information.
9. The Natural Gas Company supplies Natural gas to any building or structure using a Comercial gas meter.
Call Dale @ 630-530-0365 for more information.
10. Scott’s Garage, Inc. For your Classic, Performance & Everyday vehicles service. We do all mechanical
& electrical (no paint or body) work. You name it. We stand by the work we do. Near 127th & Cicero,
Alsip Il 708-396-2082 & ask for Scott or Paul. www.scottsgarage.net or paul@scottsgarage.net.
Special Discounts For Club Members Only
Lemont Classic Car Club brings it’s members yet another special benefit that is yours for just
being a card carrying member. To enjoy the discounts available to you year around at the following businesses
simply present your up to date membership card. The discounts are valid on all purchases at any time as
described below:
1. Chesdan’s Pizzeria & Grille
15755 S. Bell Road Homer Glen
10%
2. Nicks Barbecue
15800 S. Bell Road Homer Glen
10%
3. Discount Tire Company
14011 S. Bell Road Homer Glen
see flyer for rates
4. Mark’s Custom Auto Interiors
21968 Howell Drive New Lenox
10%
5. Access Mini Storage
15425 W.167th Street Lockport
Discount on rate
6. Wheel-Go Camping
13515 W.159th Street Homer Glen
10%
7. Surfire Auto Parts
125th State Street Lemont
Dealers Cost
8. Ace Hardware
12121 W. 159th Street Homer Glen
10% on non-sale items
9. Baumanns Powder Coating & Metal Fabrication 708-525-9408
Club members get 20% off
10. Scott’s Garage Inc.
12629 S. Kroll Dr. Alsip
10% off for club members
**** See the Discount Tire Flyer in August’s Newsletter.******
These are the sponsors that participate in our club discount offers. Please shop these businesses to
receive your discounts!
For Sale:
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Classified Ads
FORD Parts, Engines 289-302 complete or parts, Trans, C4, C6, FMX, A.O.D.’s. Also
72-79 F150 parts, No Rust Fenders, inner fender wells, core support and mechanical parts..
Call Al @ 815-690-0343.
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For Sale:
2002 Camaro Official 35th Anniversary Model, T-Top, 6 Speed, SS, SLP, 9,800 miles.
Showroom condition. I have all Paperwork. Call Frank @ 815-592-5368 in Joliet, Illinois
Asking $28,000.00
For Sale:
New Racing Power Hood Scoop for single four barrel R dual four barrel. $90.00. New
Ford Cobra lack Crinkle Finish Air Cleaner 13", $30.00. Mopar 383 Motor built in 1969
#2468130. Not torn apart, with engine stand, $350.00. Big Block K-frame with skid
plate, $300.00. 72-73 Challenger grill, $50.00. 440 In-take manifold #2806178,
$50.00. Exhaust manifold # 2532464 and # 2463107, $50.00 for both. Challenger bumper
bracket, passenger side, $35.00 Call John @ 708-802-9575
For Sale:
5 piece Bumper for a 1957 Chevy. Center section is fair to good, no dents or dings. Both Ends
are fair, Bumper Guards are fair. Rubber tips are good. Make offer. Call Frank @ 708-6364708. The Bumper was on the car up to last month when we replaced it with a new one.
For Sale:
Front Disc Break Conversion Kit with 2 ½ inch Dropped Spindles Bought years ago and never
used, for A 1962 Chevy Bel Air. $1,000.00 new will sell for $500.00 Call Jim @ 815-730-1809
For Sale:
1956 Chevy BelAir 2 Dr. H.T. Crate 350-290 H.P. 400 Auto. Trans. Blue and White. New
Interior, Tires, Wheels and battery. Duel Exhaust. $26,000.00 O.B.O. Call Matt for more
information @ 630-243-8771
For Sale:
1973 Ford Mustang Mach I, Tribute to a “71" B, 351 Q code, 4 speed, Posi, Staggered Shocks.
Deluxe Blue Interior and Full Console with full factory gauges, tinted glass. Body Acapulco
Blue with Argent (silver) stripe paint scheme, body perfect with new paint and stripes. Exhaust,
tires, shocks etc. very good. Extra orig. set of “73" Ford alum. Mags. Asking $22,500.00 Call
John @ 708-301-8899
For Sale:
1991 Cadillac Allante Convertible, original Black with Black leather interior. Black Soft top
and Black Hard top (comes with stand) Drives like new. Excellent Condition inside and out.
Recent new Battery, Radiator and Alternator. Always Stored in winter. Great Car.
$14,000.00.B.O. Call Joe for more information @ 708-349-2697.
For Sale:
1991 Ford Mustang GT Convertible, White with Black top. California car, No Rust. Recient
Cloth top, Carpeting & Interior. Rebuilt 5-Speed trans with New Clutch, Flow Master Exhaust.
Excellent Condition. Asking $8.000.00 O.B.O. Call Bill @ 815-351-3874 for more information
For Sale:
Power seat mechanism, for driver’s bucket seat, from 76 Olds Cutlass, should fit other 73-77 GM
intermediates. Used, $50. Coil springs for 77-79 Olds 98, Buick Electra, others. MOOG #6363
little used, in box, $50. Fuel pump, NOS, AC Delco #40987. For 70’s Chevy pickup, others
in box, $25. Master cylinder, Ford #F4TZ-2140 GX, rebuilt, in box, $25. Master cylinder,
GM? Casting #82CFD-2-180-06812, $25. Alternator for 93 Dakota, rebuilt, used little, $20.
Alternator for 94 Dodge Intrepid, also 93-97 Chrysler Concorde, New Yorker, and Jeep Eagle,
used $10. Pair of M/T aluminum rocker covers for 289/302, used $50.
Intake Manifold, 4 barrel, for 289, Holley Street Dominator, polished aluminum, used but like
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new $150. Several P225/75/R15 tires and a few other 15" and also 14". 4–P225/60/ R16 tires
and a few other 16" sizes. Set of (4) Master Craft P225/60/R16 tires (with 5,000miles) on 90's
Dodge wheels. $200.00. Several Wire Hubcaps, some sets mostly G.M. Call Jim @ 630-257-2385
for more information.
For Sale:
Front and Rear Bumpers for a 1970 Plymouth Road Runner $100.00 for both, Set of 4 Original
14 inch Rims for a 1970 Road Runner $100.00 and Set of 4 American Classic Lucas Tires, P235 /
75 R 15, 1:67 inch White Wall, 200 miles on tires Like new, intended for show car but has flaws.
Paid $640.00 will sell for $300.00. Call Jerry @ 815-469-4696
For Sale:
Assorted C5 Corvette Parts Very Reasonable or Best Offer. For more information call Jim @
815-485-3049.
For Sale:
Chevy 350 Engine: 1972/73 Generation–All ID Available. Complete overhaul. Bored out .040
new Hypereutectic 9TO flat top pistons, main and rod bearings std. Cam bearings new street strip
camshaft 444 Intake 467 Exhaust and new filters. New intake valves all new springs collets and
keepers. Ground valve seats and exhaust valves. New lub pump Fuel pump, and aluminum water
pump. New Weiand Intake, rebuilt Edelbrock 1406 Carb. New HEI dist., wires, and spark plugs.
All new freeze plugs and oil plugs, double row timing chain and gears. Chrome parts oil pan,
front cover Vlave covers, dipstick and tube, air cleaner, fuel pump, fuel filter Wire separators.
Asking $1,370.00 Call Tony @ 708-597-3431.
For Sale:
1967 Cadillac Deville Convertible. White exterior with new white convertible boot and very
good black interior new tires and battery. Asking $14,500 O.B.O. Call Ralph @ 630-257-8583.
For Sale:
Flowmaster Muffler Part # 943-040 2 ½ “ opening 1 muffler $50.00 or both for $75.00 call Jim
@ 815-260-5376.
For Sale:
18 Foot 2015 Car Trailer with Dove Tail, 3,500 # per axle load. 12 volt power winch with
Battery case, 4 new tires and 8 “D” rings for tie down. $3,600.00 Call Jerry Edge for more
information @ 708-218-2615.
Club Dues Are Past Due
Dues for the 2015 were due on January 1st, 2015. A regular membership is $20.00, a
spouse or family member is $10.00 and we now have a Senior discount of $10.00 for anyone
who is age 70 or older. If you joined the club after September of 2014 and already have a green
membership card you are already paid for this year. Your dues entitles you to a Club Newsletter
every 2 months, a free Club T-Shirt when you first join, our Club Picnic for you and your
immediate family free, free ads in our Club Newsletter, special discounts all year from some of
our sponsors (see newsletter) and special Club events like the trip to the Chicago Auto Show in
February for Free. Trust me, you get your $20.00 back in benefits. So keep your Club
Newsletter coming by sending in you dues right away. Mail it to:
Lemont Classic Car Club
12302 Lakeview Trail
Homer Glen, Illinois 60491
Or bring it out to our Monday night meeting or Saturday Cruise Night
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Scott Schalund
Vincent Procaccio
John and Tammy Hayes
Scott Slykas
James D. Polensky
Ron and Mary Depke
From Scotts Garage, no car listed
1987 Buick Grand National
From Hayes Service Center, no car listed, Sponsor
From American Auto Restoration, no car listed, Sponsor
1970 Pontiac Lemans
1932 Ford Model A Coupe
We are glad to have you join us in The Lemont Classic Car Club.
The Tom Anderson Fund
Ed and Glenda Anderson have established a memorial fund in the name of Ed’s brother Tom, who
passed away last year. Any and all funds that are donated to this fund will be used for our “Little Cruisers”
Christmas party in December. Tom always attended this Lemont Classic Car Club event to help us try to give
the children a nicer Christmas. The “Little Cruisers” are the children who’s families use the Lemont Food
Pantry for some extra help to make ends meet in these hard economic times. We host a Christmas party for the
children and their families at the Lemont Township Center where we have a nice luncheon that is catered by
Chesdan’s Pizzeria And Grille. We then have a visit from Santa, Mrs. Clause and five Elves who pass out
Christmas gifts to the children and take family pictures. Each child also receives a special ticket to possibly win
one of six larger age appropriate gifts. We host Christmas Bingo before lunch where the children can win either
Silver dollars, Golden dollars or sometimes a Two dollar bill. The last three years we even had a raffle for the
parents who do not have a Christmas Tree to win one complete with lights and ornaments. There is always
Cookies and Cocoa and last but not least for the last 6 years we have had enough money to purchase $25.00 Gift
Certificates from Chipain’s grocery for each family for their Christmas dinner. The Lemont Classic Car Club
has hosted this event for the past 9 years and hopefully we will continue for many more years to come.
If anyone wishes to contribute to this fund please see any one of the club officers or Ed and Glenda
Anderson. All monies donated to this fund will be used exclusively for the “Little Cruisers” Christmas
party only!!! Thank you Ed and Glenda for all your generous donations to the Lemont Classic Car Club and we
are happy to do this in Ed’s brother’s name.
New Saturday Cruise Night Location For 2015
Starting on Saturday, June 6th, we will be moving our Saturday Night Car Cruise back to our original home
at 159th and Bell Road at the new Big “R” store from 5 to 8 PM. Thanks to our new mayor, George Yukich and
Mr. Gibb, the owner of the Big “R” stores, we are being welcomed back to this location. We have had a couple
of complications getting this years cruise nights started. The latest one is that the Big “R” wants to resurface the
lot before we start. Hopefully this will make the lot so much better for us. We will have to work around the
store’s garden center for the first couple of weeks until it comes down in the end of June. We will be parking in
the south end and around the east curb until the lot opens up and we will have a lot more room. Nick’s Barbecue
and Chesdan’s Pizzeria and Grille are delighted to have us back at this location. As always we appreciate
everything that both of these restaurants do for us and now we can give back to them again. We are looking
forward to welcoming everyone back out on Saturday nights at 159th and Bell Road to start our 2015 Cruise
Night season. Remember it all starts on June 6th, 5 to 8 PM
We Need Volunteers for The Hanover Park Retirement Event
We need volunteers to come out on Sunday, June 7th, to 168th and Harlem from 11 to 2 PM for a small show
at a retirement center. Free lunch will be provided. Call Sharen @ 708-301-8899 to register. Help bring a
smile to some older car enthusiasts that don’t get out much anymore and support your Car Club too.
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History In The Making
This story is fifty two years in the making!!! Mr. Ralph Rocco has wanted a 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire
since 1963. When he graduated from High School his mother asked him “ so what are you going to do now?
Ralph’s reply was “I’m going to buy a 1962 Starfire.”. Well, many years have passed and Ralph still continued
to yearn for this “special” love of his life searching and not finding any vehicle that satisfied this want. He
purchased a 2002 Chevy Camaro Convertible and a 1967 Cadillac DeVille Convertible but the yearning was
still there for his Olds Starfire. Last year Ralph turned 70 years young and he decided to do something about it.
With the help of several members of the Lemont Classic Car Club, Ralph finally purchased his elusive dream
car.
So let this story be a lesson to everyone.....if you keep
dreaming about a special vehicle and you put your mind to it....that
special vehicle could very well be yours too, just ask Ralph.
Remember, Life is short and you only have so much time here on
earth to do the things that you enjoy, so get out there and find that
special dream car or whatever makes you happy and go for it..
Congratulations Ralph !!! We hope you have many years of happy
motoring in you new 1962 Oldsmobile Starfire........
Thanks To Everyone That Voted In the Homer Glen Election
The Lemont Classic Car Club would like to express our appreciation to everyone that voted for George
Yukich for Mayor, Ann Holtz for Clerk, Beth Rodgers, Carlo Caprio and Christina Neitzke-Trokie for Trustee.
As a result of everyone’s hard work, all of the above candidates won in this election with a clean sweep victory
with over 20 % of the winning votes. Because of this victory the Lemont Classsic Car Club will be going
back to our original home at 159th and Bell Road in Homer Glen for our Saturday Cruise Nights. The “ Big
R” has graciously invited us back to this location thanks to Mr. Gibb and Mayor George Yukich. So Starting
on Saturday, June 6th , 2015 from 5 to 8 PM WERE BACK...........!
Special Car Show At McDonalds
The Lemont Classic Car Club has been asked to host a special Car Show at the Olympia Fields
McDonalds at Rt. 30 and Western Avenue on Saturday, July 11, 2015 from 4 to 8 PM. This will be a FREE
Car Show with a FREE Concert immediately following the show at 8PM with the “Heartache Tonight” Eagles
Tribute band. The awards for the car show will be as follows: 1st place $300.00, 2nd place $200.00 and 3rd
place $100.00 cash. There will also be a raffle for the Show Cars of two $50.00 Gasoline gift cards and
possibly a couple of trophies. This is a great opportunity for our club as they are paying us to host this show
and that money will go to our “Little Cruisers” holiday party. If all goes well, and we get a large turn out, this
could become a yearly event for us and this McDonalds. Please Call Sharen @ 708-301-8899 for more
information and to Register for this special event. There will be NO Saturday Cruise Night on July 11th, 2015
at the “Big R” as we will be moving this cruise night to the McDonalds. Remember, this is a FREE Event !!!!!
Lets get out and support our Car Club by attending this event.
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PLEASE DO NOT DISCARD !!!!
These Lemont Classic Car Club Sponsors make
your Cruise Nights Possible.....Please use the Sponsors on this list as your first
choice!!!!
Sponsor
City, State & Zip
Phone
The Natural Gas Com pany
Elm hurst, IL 60126
630-530-0365
McCarthy Ford
Chicago, IL 60655
773-239-7900
Big “R”
Hom er Glen, Il 60491
708-645-0505
Nick’s Barbecue
Hom er Glen, Il 60491
708-645-7427
Bum p and Grind Auto Body, Inc.
Hom er Glen, IL 60491
708-301-6262
High Speed Perform ance
Mokena, IL 60448
708-478-6246
Farm ers Insurance Agency Inc.
Orland Park, IL 60462
708-349-5066
Proven Business System s
Tinley Park, Il 60476
708-614-1770
Discount Tire Com pany
Hom er Glen, IL 60491
708-645-5300
Am erican Auto Restoration, Inc.
Hom er Glen, IL 60491
708-301-8008
Am bassador Car Carriers
Orland Park, Il 60567
708-403-2277
Danrich Collision Center
Hom er Glen, IL 60491
708-301-1250
Mark's Custom Auto Interiors, Inc
New Lenox, IL 60451
815-485-2277
Rich's Yam aha, Inc
Lockport, IL 60441
815-838-8130
W heel-Go Cam ping Inc.
Hom er Glen, IL 60491
708-301-9110
Chesdan's Pizzeria & Grille
Hom er Glen, IL 60491
708-301-8300
Hagerty Insurance Agency
Tinley Park, Il
800-922-4054
Palos Anim al Hospital PC
Palos Heights, IL 60463
708-448-6600
Cover All Insurance
Orland Park, Il 60462
708-428-4177
The Lem on Tree Causal Dining Inc.
Lem ont, Il 60439
630-2577177
Hayes Service Center Inc
Rom eoville, Il 60446
630-739-1690
Apple Chevrolet
Tinley Park, Il 60477
708-429-3000
TRS Autom otive Inc.
Orland Park, Il 60462
708-349-2005
OXBO Muffler, Joliet
Joliet, Il 60435
815-726-3313
Bam Tile Inc
Hom er Glen, Il 60491
708-949-8138
Access Mini Storage
Lockport, Il
815-834-2222
Autobahn USA Inc.
Lem ont, Il 60439
888-458-9052
Burbank Sports
Burbank, IL
708-422-7777
Kenwood Liquors
Hom er Glen, Il 60491
708-590-8210
Tobacco Express
Hom er Glen, Il 60491
708-645-2520
Hom er Glen Open MRI & Im aging
Hom er Glen, Il 60491
708-301-4664
60477
60441
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Saturday, June 20th ,
Annual Visit To The Point At Kilpatrick
We need volunteers for our little car show for this retirement home from 11 to 2 PM Free Lunch will be
provided and they usually have some awards and entertainment too. Call Sharen @ 708-301-8899 to
register. We always have a great time here too. Volunteer to come out with your classic car and bring some
smiles to people that can no longer get out and see vintage cars. Trust me, these people really enjoy our
company.......
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