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Page 2 - Thursday, July 23, 1998 . The Reporter Watch out for the Red Baron. Kids love the long slide. ADULT DAY CARE THE ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••• • • : TIlE SENIOR'S CLUB i de igned to erve adults who : : experience a decrea e in phy ical, mental and ocial : • • : functioning. The Center offers a caring and profe ional : : taff. Unlike a nur ing home, all of our client live at : : home and come to ee u for care during the day 0 that : : they can till pend time with loved one while improv- : • • : ing their kill and making new friend during the day. : • • • ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 5ENfOR'5 CLUE LTD. HOT BALANCED MEALS DAILY 4526 W. 95th St.· Oak Lawn, IL 60453 • (708) 636-5600 • DAILY ACTIVITIES • * * * TRAVEL CLUB GARDENING TABLE GAMES • * * * PETTIlERAPY HAPPy HOUR BINGO OTHER SERVICES National Council of Aging MEMBER OF: lllinoi A ociation of Activity Professionals National In titute of Adult Daycare Provider * * * * * * EXERCISE CARD CLUB ARTS & CRAFfS AVAILABLE SING-A-LONG BUNCO BRIDGE • LENORA A. MILLER ADC, BCLS Admini trator The Reporter - Thursday, July 23, 1998 - Page 3 100% of the profits raised at Oak Lawn Family Days are used to support the Charities of the Oak Lawn Service Clubs: Athletic Club, Kiwanis Golden K, Lions Club, Police Club, Sertoma, Good Shepherd Center, Raiders, Knights of Columbus. Supported by the Village of Oak Lawn and the Oak Lawn Park District. :~w: Family Days July 3D-Aug 2 Oak Lawn Pavilion - 9401 S. Oak Park ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, JULY 30 th $1..00 BEER.. NIGHT sponsored by MILLER $1.00 ALL CARNIVAL RIDES i:l Mr. D's Magic Saturday, Aug. 1st 1-2 pm i:l Mr. D's Magic Sunday, Aug. 2nd 3-4pm i:l Exotic Petting Zoo Saturday, Aug. 1st 1-5 pm i:l Garfield Goose Saturday & Sunday 4-5 pm i:l Dave Rudolf Sunday, Aug. 2nd 1-2 pm i:l Bennie Bull Saturday & Sunday 2-4 pm i:l Clowns i:l i:l Games i:l i:? Much More i:? 7:00 P.M. 9:00 P.M. * BOB STROUD & ROCKESTRA * OFF BROADWAY FR."DAY, JULY 31st -1-AllTY T«t 5:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. 9:00 P.M. TII.~ S.~V.~NTI.:"' * THE BUSINESS * MIDNIGHT * AFRO-DISIACS SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 st IMtllOCK & IlOLL 1:30 3:30 5:30 7:30 9:30 P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. P.M. PAllTY~ * THE BENNETT BROTHERS * HURRICANE GUMBO ** CRYIN SHAMES KIHN BAND * GREG BACKSTREET featUring PERRY DANOS SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 nd '*TRIBUTE TO FllANK SINATIIA~ 1:00 P.M. BOB DUDA & THE FREE NOTES * 3:30 P.M. * FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE 5:30 P.M. * BEATLE BROTHERS 7:00 P.M. * JOHN CASTRO & THE CHICAGO ROCK'N BLUES REVIEW 9:00 P.M. * GIANT FIREWORKS SHOW SET TO MUSIC Page 4 - Thursday, July 23, 1998 - The Reporter Monday 6 a.m. - 6- Friday p.m. all star Agcs 3 - 12 .... IIDI Day child care center, inc. are & Pre- chool 8837 South Ridgeland. Oak Lawn, IL 60453 (708)599-8374 Local favorite Backstreet back at Family Days main stage live Local band made good Backstreet, featuring Perry Danos, will return to perform at Family Days live on the main stage at 9:30 p.m. next Saturday, Aug. 1. ~~~n..,,·n I d1~au:J'w. {}.r.ULuj. & fJou u, flrze. A Complete Travel Service Las Vegas Specials! * Extra Friendly Service 4738 W. 103rd St. (103rd & Cicero - Arena Lanes) Oak Lawn, Il 60453 (708) 422-7900 Hours: Monday - Friday 9:30 to 5. Saturday 10 to 2 The Reporter - Thursday, July 23, 1998 - Page 5 The Afro-disiacs play disco and other music of the psychedelic '70s. Me-Decade nostalgics can catch their act at Oak Lawn Family Days at 9 p.m. next Friday, July 31. Not Way Off Broadway Off Broadway, around since their great sounds of the '60s, are scheduled to perform live on the main stage at Oak Lawn Family Days at 9 p.m. next Thursday night, July 30, the opening night of four days of fest fun and entertainment. Moes to the 5th power Five guys named Moe are scheduled to touch down to perform from Oak Lawn Family Days main stage at 3:30 p.m. next Sunday, Aug. 2, the final day of the four-day community festival. Page 6 - Thursday, July 23, 1998 - The Reporter Jaynie: The Powers of charisma & strength couldn't imagine being a nun for the rest of my life," she said. Powers, now 65, grew up in the Little Flower parish near 80th Street and Wolcott Avenue. She graduated from Mercy High School in 1951. She and her younger sister, Sharon, were born to Steve and Alicia Kendricks. Initially, Powers taught first grade at St. Albert the Great in Burbank and then accepted a position teaching with Worth School (Continued on page 19) By David N. Thomas ity by six-term Oak Lawn Village Clerk Jayne Powers. She wears green on St. Patrick's On her 18th birthday, Powers day, left her South Side Chicago home A shamrock sparkles on her to pursue a religious vocation, Her cheek at the Mayor's Wearin' 0' days were spent earning an education degree from St, Xavier Unithe Green party. Jaynie is a Powers to reckon versity and her nights completing with; and the area's most lovable chores assigned by nuns of the Democrat in the estimation of Sister of Mercy religious order. Five years later, Powers left the those she knows. Going from the top floor in a convent. dormitory as a Roman Catholic "I learned people skills and a lot nun to the top floor of Village Hall academically and while I was required a high level of adaptabil- there," Powers said, "But I just Dialing the mayor or Jayne? Friendly Dee Hitney answers the call changed at the meetings, and that generates a lot of questions," Hitney said, Before taking her job at the village hall, Hitney raised two children, held down a job in the private sector and gained additional administrative skills by returning to college. "My husband (Edward] and I moved to Oak Lawn in 1969 after the tornado that destroyed so many buildings on Southwest Highway, We chose Oak Lawn, in great part, because of the schools," Hitney said. Both ofHitney's sons, Kevin and Keith, graduated from Oak Lawn (Continued on page 7) mail) became available it was decided that most residents really appreciate talking to a village staff member or official, and not a machine," Hitney said. Hitney, who began working in the clerk's office in 1984, said most inquiries involve routine recordkeeping matters involving voter registration and vehicle sticker information. "Many times I help to direct residents to the right department of office, It's hard for most people to remember every name of every employee or service that someone is trying to reach," said Hitney. "I also get a lot of calls after every board meeting, something's always By David N. Thomas Dee, how are you? Every time heavy rains descend on Oak Lawn, the phone lines light up, And the person who answers the calls for assistance to the village clerk's office is Deputy Village Clerk Dee Hitney, As the first responder to general inquiry telephone calls at the clerk's office, Hitney offers an increasingly rare service to callers: a live human voice. "Everyone in the clerk's office Oak Lawn Deputy Village Clerk Dee Hltney (left) stands with Village has had negative experiences with Clerk Jayne Powers In her village hall office Monday. Powers was voice mail," Hitney said. "When first elected to the office In 1977. (Photo by David N. Thomas) the technology (to switch to voice STRENGTH ISN'T JUST IN NUMBERS. III (/!.", /11 Ihl' /1'(11' /I~' du !.IlIS/lIe,SI, ,I'e(/r (ljier .It"{//: Ix'up!.e hel.lllllli Ix'up!.e I'm OIl'l II I \ l';lr" ~OU,h\\'l"1 Fl't!l'ral \,1\ lllg' h,,, ".lrnl't! ,I Il'pUt,\ lioll lor pl'rlllnll.llll'l', rl'lt,lhllll\ n"I"'lll'l 'l'\\\ll' .lIlt! .1' Oil" ,trollg,"l Illl.lllll,II IIl,IIIUlIllll' 111 lltl' UIUIlII\ Slrl'ngth 111 pl'llpk 01 Iltl' 'Irl'llgill 111 llul1lhl'r, III thl' /1'(/1/1'1' 1'1' du//(' hlll/lle.I.II/II,,' INN; OUR OAK LAWN OFFICES ARE AVAILABLE TO SERVE YOU AT ... 9640 SOUTH PULASKI ROAD' 708/424-8400 AND 10270 SOUTH CENTRAL AVENUE' 708/857-4200 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS IN ... ClIlCAbO, ClcrRO. HOMFTOWN U L.ENOER 8< ORI.AND PARK Southwest Federal Savings The Reporter - Thursday, July 23, 1998 - Page 7 Line of fire Dee Hitney Oak Lawn officials invited area lawmakers to join them in the new shooting range in the basement of the Municipal Center in May after the completion of the range, built with a $485,000 state grant obtained by area Republican state lawmakers in 1996. (Continued from page 6) Community High School. Now that her children have grown, village Clerk Jayne Powers and Oak Lawn Mayor Ernest Kolb, have become extended family, she said. "The time I spent raising my children were the best days oflift," Hitney said. Kevin, 30, a Chicago police officer, and Keith, 27, a pipe fitter, continue to live in the south suburbs. Hitney also has three grandchildren. While Hitney said family ties and her love of community have kept her in Oak Lawn, she does have a private getaway used to relieve stress from a seemingly endless stream of callers to the municipal building. "My husband is an avid fisherman, and over time I came to enjoy the sport as well," Hitney said. The two escape to a secluded lodge in northern Minnesota as much as possible. The lodge, which straddles the u.S.-Canada border, is without telephones and televisions, providing a welcome respite, she said. "After spending all day inside, I life to get out into nature and see the bears and eagles in the woods," Hitney said. Her next road trip to Minnesota is scheduled for mid-August. Meanwhile, the phones need to be answered. "Lately, its gotten busier with the ComEd situation. Every time the power goes out, everyone seems to want to complain to the head person [Mayor Kolb] in Oak Lawn," Hitney said. Left, Oak Lawn Mayor Ernie Kolb is joined before the shooter stall by GOP state Rep. Anne Zickus (R-48, Palos Hills) and a surprised-to-beinvited fonner state Rep. Maureen Murphy, both of whom worked to get the funds through the House (from left), with state Rep. James Brosnahan (D-36, Evergreen Park), who later unseated Murphy in the 1996 election. Below left, Oak Lawn Police Chief Jim Houk, flanked by Chicago Ridge Chief Michael Rio (left) and Alsip Chief Ken Wood, stands before targets in the seven-shooter position range. Below, Village Clerk Jayne Powers hears the stunning capabilities of the fully automatic range from Oak Lawn police rangemaster Sgt. Robert Macke. (Photos by Jack Murray) - ~{ueSNafJ. t:J!ftt:JdtWrie II II II II II _ II II II II _ _ _ _ _ II II II II _ FREE CONSUMER INFORMATION II II II II II II 14 HOURS • 708/801-0573 II II DON'T CALL ANY CARPET CLEANING COMPANY UNTIl YOU LISTEN TO THIS! learn six costly misconceptions about carpet cleaning. Four steps to choosing the right cleaner for you. fight questions to ask befol'l! letting any cleaner into your home. 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Since 1982, when the motorcycle That role propelled Shwarzenegger from muscle man to action super- company was purchased by American owners, Harley-Davidson has star. That movie also propelled the resurfaced as an unmistakably Fat Boy, one of Harley's most American icon. Just a month ago, half a million bikers of all ages converged upon Milwaukee, the birthplace of Harley-Davidson, for the motorcycle giant's 95th anniversary celebration. The celebration continues at Harley-Davidson of Oak Lawn, at 11040 S. Cicero Ave. Since 1992, it has sold anything from Harley baby clothes to shot glasses to beer mugs to motorcycle accessories to boots to leather jackets, all with the famous HarleyDavidson logo. ( 11 o In fact, licensed children's clothing and a coin-operated HarleyDavidson kid's ride are the first things the customer sees when entering the Oak Lawn dealership. One suddenly sees a new image of the "Harley babe" dressed in fleece with the Harley logo and gleefully riding the coin-operated cycle by the entrance. - . I _. Customers can start their morning off with a cup of Harley-Davidson brand coffee. One is also overwhelmed by the powerful scent ofleather, the clothing of choice for motorcycle buffs, as soon as one comes in the door. So what sets the HarleyDavidson brand apart from other (Continued on next page) David Tinsman, co-owner of the shop, rides an Ultra Classic motorcycle valued at $20,000. (Photo by David N. Thomas) Enjoy the 'Oak Lawn Family Days' JAMES D. BROSNAHAN STATE REPRESENTATIVE 36th DISTRICT 5309 W. 95th STREET OAK LAWN, IL.60453 (708) 499 · 2810 The Reporter - Thursday, July 23, 1998 - Page 9 Harley-Davidson While the Fat Boy, which runs for $14,000, is more recognized (Continued from previous page) because of "The Terminator," other Harley-Davidson models sell just motorcycles? "The noise and the as well, Tinsman said. quality," said co-owner David The bikes sell so well that anyTinsman. "It's 100 percent Amerione who wants to order a bike can can." be on a waiting list anywhere from six months to a year, Tinsman said. "The wait depends on the availability of the bike model," he explained. The wait, and the money, is worth it, sales manager Mike Sanko said. "You get all your money back in the bike," said Sanko, who rides a 1998 Heritage Softtail. Sanko has worked at the dealership since the days it sold Hondas in 1964. technician for a year and a racer for 23 years, said riding a HarleyDavidson motorcycle gets his adrenaline going. "It kind ofpumps through my veins," he said. "Sometimes, you really get caught up in it." Oak Lawn Harley-Davidson is open Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday; Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call the store at 423-9005. Joy Tinsman said some customers who are on the waiting list for a bike come in and buy Harley attire before the bike comes is. "From infants up, you name it, we have it," she said. The dealership also has a garage to repair motorcycles, and sometimes sell used bikes, but "they go pretty fast," Dave Tinsman said. The repair shop offers 500-mile service - which is routine maintenance including an oil change, checking the primary chain and checking fluids - for $90, he said. Besides the Fat Boy, Oak Lawn Harley-Davidson also sells the Electra Slide Ultra Classic, the Road King Classic, the Road Glide, the Electra Glide Police, the Heritage Springer, the Heritage Softtail Classic, the Springer Softtail and the Softtail Custom. Harley also plans to introduce a new model next year, Joy Tinsman said. Bikes range from $5,300 to $18,000, depending on the model. Children can ride Harley-Davidson simulator In the store's lobby. Kenny Lis, a Harley-Davidson Customers of the Oak Lawn Harley-Davidson often ride their motorcycle to the Cicero Avenue store. Blake-Lamb Funeral Homes Family care in the community for ouer 100 year. . The ame compassionate seruice continues a proud tradition. • Frank surprises the mlssus Worth Police Chief Frank Gilbert, who headed the Oak Lawn Police Department for seven years before switching to command the Friendly Village's finest, threw a surprise party for his wife, Sandy, last spring to celebrate her 60th birthday at Palermo's new banquet hall in Oak Lawn. Shown with the couple are Sandy Gilbert's mother, Elsie Steenbergen, and the Gilberts' children Frank Jr., with his son Frank Gilbert III (from left), John Gilbert and Erica Staudt. (Photo by Jack Murray) From left 10 right: Sheila Lamb Gabler.public Relations DlrcclOr: Joseph GabJcr.DircclOr: Roscmane Lmnh.Dlrector: Mall L'Unb.Coml11unlly RelallOns Dircetor: Rose l.<mlb.Communily Relations DircclOr: Colleen Lamb Ferrara.puhlJc Relations DIrector 4727 W. 103rd Street • Oak Lawn, IL 60453 All phones: 708/636-1193 Subsidiary of SCI illinois Services. Inc. Page 10 . Thursday, July 23, 1998 - The Reporter OLCHS names top 15 best Spartan seniors Oak Lawn Community High School District 229, recently honored the top 15 academic seniors at the annual Honors Night program on Thursday, June 4, 1998. awarded the Academic Letter, the Presidential Award for Educational Excellence, and named an Illinois State Scholar. Wajeeh Salah Anthony Baldea Anthony Baldea was named the Valedictorian of the Class of 1998 with a grade point average of 4.596. He was also named Outstanding Senior Boy. He was honored as an Illinois State Scholar, a recipient of the Presidential Award for Educational Excellence and the Academic Letter. Anthony received scholarships from Notre Dame University and the PTSA. He was involved in basketball, baseball, National Honor Society, and was on the Senior Class Advisory Board. Anthony is the son of Brian and Kathy Baldea, of Oak Lawn. Wajeeh Salah (GPA of 4.220) was named an Illinois State Scholar and received the Academic Letter and President's Award for Educational Excellence. He received scholarships from Illinois State University, Loyola University and the PTSA. Wajeeh was active in Spanish Club, Spear (literary magazine), Mathletes, Chess, Scholastic Bowl, Spartanite (newspaper) and the National Honor Society. Wajeeh is the son of Mohammad and Nawal, of Oak Lawn. Joseph Chavosky Tracy Mathias (GPA of 4.174) was the recipient of the Presidential Award for Educational Excellence, the Academic Letter and named an Illinois State Scholar. She received scholarships from Loyola University, St. Xavier University, North Central College and the PTSA. Tracy was involved in Pep Club, Spartan Guard, speech, dramatics, National Honor Society, swimming, Jazz Band, and Shield (yearbook). She is the daughter of William and Barbara Mathias, of Hometown. Tracy Mathias (Continued on next page) You Can Find the Perfect Match at If Little Company. H a teJJy bear may offer comfort, but when your hllJ IS Sick, what she neeJ I gooJ meJI al care. AnJ what you neeJ I someone to help you finJ that care. Phy IClan Match,'" a free mformatlon service of Little )mpany, help you fmJ the perfe t mat h-the phYSICian that fits your health are neeJs <lnJ your health plan.- ur t<lf( I trameJ to Christine Zwirkoski achieved a GPA of 4.208 and was named an Illinois State Scholar. She was an Academic Letter awardee and a Presidential Awardee for Educational Excellence. She received scholarships from Moraine Valley Community College. Olivet Nazarene University and the PI'SA. Christina was involved Scott Cosme in Thespians, tennis, speech, theatre, badminton, Spartanite (newspaper) and National Honor Society. ChrisScott Cosme, class Salutato- tina is the daughter of Hank and rian, with a grade point average of Connie Zwirkoski, of Oak Lawn. 4.473 was the recipient of the Academic Letter and Presidential Award for Educational Excellence, was an Illinois State Scholar, and Joseph Chavosky, son of received a scholarship from the Donald and Marie Chavosky, of PTSA. He was active in Mathletes Oak Lawn, was involved in volleySpartanite (newspaper), Spear (lit- ball and National Honor Society. erary magazine), National Honor With a GPA of 4.186, he received Society and soccer. He is the son scholarships from Bradley Univerof Robert and Janice Cosme, of sity, Loyola University and the Oak Lawn. University of Illinois. Joseph was <lnswer Important quesnons such as unJerstanJmg your man<lgeJ Glre plan, or which peJlatnllan In your plan of(ers 11ll1Ventent hours ,1I1J IS dosest to y{lUr home. In the ten }ears that Physlcl<ln M<ltch holS been In operanon, many callers have useJ the ervlle agam anJ again. They know they an count on us for a cur<lte, Jlre t anJ fnenJly re. ponses. When you neeJ olssuram.e Colli PhYSICian Match olnJ you'll finJ the I~rfelt moltch. M8~h· rrThl~fi~Dhat( (708) 423~3070 • Lurie.· C:o.npan... of Man HOS{HlOI1"Jrt14.!pafiJ m 'nan\' Nalth IJuurarll.." plnm 'rilu uUI \-all CO frnJ ow If u< aTe.' I'crrt of 'l()Uf partk:klin p4an I .& little ComPanY Hospital - - - - - - - 1 LJ~ofMary . IJJld Hea1Jh Care CeriI6S . The Reporter - Thursday, July 23, 1998 - Page 11 OLCHS Jeanine Dyckman was active and the National Honor Society. in Spartanite (newspaper), Senior Amy is the daughter of Frank and Class Advisory Board and National LorraineAttivissimo, of Oak Lawn. Honor Society. With a GPA of 3.979, she received the Academic Letter, Presidential Award for Educational Excellence, and scholarships from Oak Lawn Lodge, Carthage College, Columbus College, Marquette National Bank and was also an Illinois State Scholar. She is the daughter of Brian and Deborah Dyckman, of Oak Lawn. (Continued from page 10) ter, the Presidential Award for Educational Excellence, and received a scholarship from the Bridgeview Active Party. She also was an nlinois State Scholar. She was involved in Student Council, track and Spear (literary magazine). Nahed Sobhy OLCHS PTSA, the Oak Lawn Kiwanis, and was awarded the Academic Letter and Presidential Award of Excellence. Nahed is the daughter of Shawki and Amal Sobhy, of Oak Lawn. -~--------,-. Thomas Jodelka Thomas Jodelka, the son of Edward and Debbie Jodelka, ofOak Lawn, had a GPA of 4.167. He was the recipient of the Academic Letter, the Presidential Award for Educational Excellence, and named an Illinois State Scholar. Thomas was involved in Jazz Band, National Honor Society and Spartanite (newspaper). Nahed Sobhy has a GPA of 4.125. She was involved in International Club, Key Club, National Honor Society and track. Nahed received a scholarship from the Jeanine Dyckman Rachel Kolar, the daughter of James and Su-yon Kolar, of Oak Lawn, had a GPA of 4.104. She was awarded the Presidential Award for Educational Excellence, named an Illinois State Scholar, received the Academic Letter, and received scholarships from OLCHS PTSA, and Walmart. Rachel was active in basketball, badminton, Amy AttivissUno (GPA 3.958) received a scholarship from Illi- Ambassador Club, Student Helpnois Wesleyan, Millikin University, ers and National Honor Society. OLCHA PTSA. She was the recipient of the Academic Letter and received the Louis Armstrong Award. Amy was involved in swimDiana Wroblewski, the daughming, Ecology Club, Student Help- ter of John and Joanne Wrobelski, ers, SADD, Spear (literary maga- of Bridgeview, had a GPA of 3.913. zine), Spartan Guard, Jazz Band, Diane received the Academic Let- Jennifer Burns had a GPA of 3.851. She was the recipient of the Academic Letter, Presidential Award for Educational Excellence, was an Illinois State Scholar, and received the Pullman Foundation Scholarship. She was involved in Student Council, Spear (literary magazine), and was on the Senior Class Advisory Board. Jennifer is the daughter of John and Nancy Burns, of Oak Lawn. (Continued on page 14) Introducing . 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Harnew Principal Greg Porod says that the trip was a really positive experience for everyone involved, saying, "It gave the students the opportunity to connect with reallife careers in actiQll. Hawkinson Ford was very open and welcoming. It was a great afternoon." The Harnew Career Day is part of Hawkinson Ford's Friend of the Community Program. Friends of the Community is a public relations effort by Hawkinson Ford to assist various schools, municipal organizations and not-for-profit organizations in the community. Hawkinson Ford, located at 95th Street in Oak Lawn, is the largest retail auto dealer in the state of Illinois. The dealership was established in 1961 by Robert R. Hawkinson and is now run by is four Bons Bill, Bob, Tom and Jim, and two daughters-in-law, Rickie Shown are Lisa Hawkinson with Harnew Principal Greg Porod, Student Council Advisors and Harnew teachers, Julie Trlner and Alison and Lisa. Gunner and the 21 members of Harnew's Student Council. 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I _VilfKj~/~~~:!~_ .l..::~w~~~.~ ~ .J _ ~w~~ ~.~~ .I The Reporter - Thursday, July 23, 1998 - Page 13 Simmons Middle School students soar high Simmons Middle School in Oak Lawn held a kite flying project in May to expand the minds of those students in the eighth-grade math and science classes. Students built kites and had a picnic lunch at Centennial Park. Hawkinson Ford's Friends of the Community'" program sponsored this event and donated $500 for materials, as well as provided lunch for 100 students. The curriculum for the Simmons Middle School eighth graders involved group learning and applied knowledge of measurement, geometry and trigonometry. The students used these concepts and constructed their own kites for flight and learned about aerodynamics. Lisa Hawkinson, director of the Friends of the Community'" program, learned that financial funding was needed for this unique project and it was part of their "wish list." A monetary donation was used for kite paks and other building materials. Glenn Babbitt, Simmons' Principal says, "Hawkinson Ford's Friends of the Community.... program was just wonderful to work with! They have been very generous and are great neighbors of the community. Their assistance has taken learning to another level at Simmons Middle School." Julie Graham, Simmons' teacher says, "Hawkinson Ford was excellent! They funded all the materials and paid for pizza and drinks. It is great to have their support in the school system." Friends of the Community'" is a community relations effort of Hawkinson Ford in Oak Lawn to assist area schools, municipal organizations and not-for-profit organizations in the community. Hawkinson Ford was established in 1961 by Robert R Hawkinson and is now run by his four sons, Bill, Bob, Tom and Jim, and their wives. The dealership continues to be the number one Ford dealer in Illinois. St. Rita students pick top 2 teachers St. Rita of Cascia High School, 7740 S. Western, has announced the winners of the Teachers of the Year election by the 1998 student body. This year, the students chose Chuck Knibbs, social studies teacher and swim coach, and Dr. Mike Kisicki, English teacher and assistant principal, as their top teachers of 1998. For Knibbs, it is his first time winning the award. A nine-year veteran of St. Rita of Cascia H.S., Knibbs teaches social studies and swimming, and has coached his water polo teams to consistent finished among the top 16 in the state. His 1998 team finished Chairman of the school's North among the "Elite 8" in Illinois. Central Committee. He has served For Kisicki, it is his 14th elec- St. Rita of Cascia as Athletic Dition by the students as the school's rector (1977-78, 1983), Dean of top teacher in 24 years at the South Discipline, Activities Director Side college prep high school. Both three different terms, Director of as assistant principal and as a Publicity, and as a successful head successful teacher of poetry and cross-country coach. He has been awarded more than essay writing among seniors, just the 14 times the students of Kisicki utilizes "mastery learning," a teaching technique which forces St. Rita have chosen to honor him the teacher to develop alternate - Kisicki was named Alumnus teaching strategies until the stu- "Educator of the Year" in 1998 by dents master any particular con- Lewis University, his alma mater; and has won the U.S. Congressional cept. Teaching Award, the Illinois Kisicki also serves as Director Destiny Duerllng eighth-grade graduate of Simmons Middle School, (Continued on page 19) of Professional Development and displays her handmade kite. 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She received the Academic Letter and a scholarship Marist High School is now led from St. Xavier University. Linda by Larry F. Tucker as school prinis the daughter of Issa and Laila cipal effective July 1. Musa, of Oak Lawn. Tucker, who will replace Brother John Cummings, FMS, was selected following an extensive search. An alumnus of Marist from the Class of 1979, Tucker comes back to Marist after spending the last five years at Brother Rice High School in Chicago as an English teacher and Dean of Students. Tucker has a bachelor's degree in business administration and economics from Lewis University in Romeoville, a master's in English from Chicago State University, and Typo 09 Certificate from St. Xavier University. Tucker received his Type 75 Certificate in Educational Administration from Lewis University in May of this year. Tucker began his teaching career at Marist High School in 1987, after a brief career in sales. He taught religion and business and Rachel Zebio also was the head freshman basketball coach. In addition to Brother Rice and Marist, Tucker Rachel Zebio (GPA 4.043) was also taught English at Montini awarded the Academic Letter and High School in Lombard for five PresidentiEil Award for Educational years. While there he also coached Excellence. She received a schol- varsity basketball and varsity golf. Upon accepting the appointment arship from Rockford College and was an Illinois State Scholar. She as Marist principal, Tucker said, was involved in speech, dramatics, "I have always had a special feeland the National Honor Society. ing for Marist High School having Rachel is the daughter of Cynthia both graduated as well as started my teaching career here." Zebio, of Oak Lawn. Marist High welcomes new principal Married with children, he's first layman in post Johnson.,Phelps All A1l1erican llE~ Post 5220 and Ladies Auxiliary He is the first lay principal in tunities, and plans to maintain open lines of communication, prothe school's 35 year history. vide leadership and guidance The faculty, administration and throughout his day-to-day apstaff at Marist are looking forward proach to problem-solving. to working with Larry and welTucker and his wife, Anne, have coming him home. He hopes to be creative and constructive in his two children, three-year-old Ryan approaches to school-wide oppor- and three-month old Maddie. Peace scholar Queen of Peace student and Oak Lawn resident Katie Sullivan has been named the 1998-99 Ruffner Scholarship recipient. Sullivan was selected by the school as an individual who exemplifies the spirit of community. She is an active member of the Peace Community and holds membership in Peace Ambassadors and National Honor Society. She is a member of the Varsity Basketball Team and manager for the Varsity Volleyball Team. Sullivan also serves the Peace Community as a Big Sister and is in training to be a Kairos leader. Sullivan serves her St. Linus Parish Community as a volleyball and basketball coach for both 5thand 8th-grade girls. The Ruffner Scholarship was established by the Peace Community in memory of Charlie Ruffner, a valued member of the Christian Living Department from 1972 until his death in 1991. Charlie was an advocate ofracial harmony, a championship of the poor, a supportive voice for students; he was dedicated to the values of peace, justice and community service. _.__DISC OVER COMMUNITY ~G For over 100 years we've been lending strength and support to the community. From easy, drive-up convenience to full-service banking, we're here to provid you with personal service for all your banking needs. Banquet Halls Available Bingo Wednesdays Fish Fry- Fridays 9515 S. 52nd Avenue Oak Lawn, IL 60453 (708) 423-5220 Rediscover what community banking can do for you at our Alsip - Oak Lawn Banking Center. Alsip-Oak Lawn Center FIRST ~~~ BLUE ISLAND ..... A Great Lakes Bank I iii 11346 South Cicero Avenue, Alsip, Illinois· (708) 396-7241 Member FDIC -LENDER The Reporter - Thursday, July 23, 1998 . Page 15 Child-caregiver-team at it for 10 years Hope Children's Hospital in Oak Lawn recently celebrates ten years of providing pediatric rehabilitation services for Chicago-area children who have suffered severe injuries or illness. The July 8 event included a recognition ceremony to honor some of the people who have made the program successful: Rabi Sulayman, M.D., of Chicago, chairman of the hospital's department of pediatrics; Judy Straus, of Flossmoor, a pediatric social worker; and Gerry Ready, of Oak Lawn, an advocate for children with disabilities and foster parent to more than 300 children. Dr. Sulayman has been a major force in the development of Hope Children's Hospital and the pediatric specialty program and services it provides. As a result of his vision, Hope's pediatric rehabilitation program was developed to provide a comprehensive array of services to help children successfully recover their skills and abilities following a serious injury or illness. Dr. Sulayman also initiated many other programs to serve the needs of patients and their families at Hope Children's Hospital, including The Heart Institute for Children, an internationally known teaching and research center for pediatric cardiovascular disease; pediatric ambulatory services for infants and children who do not have access to care; family and child protective services; and health care services for foster parents. As the founding social worker for the pediatric rehabilitation program, Judy Straus has guided many children and their families through the stresses and anxiety associated with severe illness or injury. Straus' inner strength and empathy for children and families are rooted in her own life experience as a survivor of wartime concentration camps in Europe. After 14 years of helping people reintegrate their lives, Straus will retire this year from her role as a social worker for rehabilitation programs at Hope Children's Hospital. 'judy will be missed for her knowledge, thoughtfulness and non-judgmental manner," said Douglas Koltun, M.D., medical director of Hope's pediatric rehabilitation program. "Christ Hospital's rehabilitation programs have been greatly enriched by Judy Straus' contributions." Foster parent Gerry Ready has opened her home to more than 300 infants and children over the past 25 years. Many of these children were born addicted to drugs. They came to her shaking and trembling, unable to eat, not wanting to the touched. Ready credits her family for their support in helping to meet the unique needs of each infant who has arrived in her home for temporary care - sometimes for just a few days, sometimes several years. Often that care includes countless trips to the outpatient clinic at Hope Children's Hospital for medical treatment and rehabilitation. Guests are the 10th anniversary celebration included many of the children who have successfully completed rehabilitation programs at Hope Children's Hospital. The children weer recognized for their courage and hard work in successfully completing their rehabilitation programs, and were treated to an afternoon of activities and entertainment that included a visit from Bennie the Bull. The Hope Children's Hospital program is the only hospital-based pediatric rehabilitation program in Illinois that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. Hope Children's Hospital is unique because it offers both inpatient and outpatient treatment services for rehabilitation. Because of this, rehabilitation can begin early in a child's recovery so that skills and abilities can be regained more quickly following severe injuries or illness. The rehabilitation program treats children who have spinal cord and brain injuries, amputations or orthopedic injuries, or illnesses such as spina bifida, cerebral palsy and neurological conditions. The staff is specially trained and dedicated to providing pediatric rehabilitation that is tailored to each child's individual needs. Hope Children's Hospital, the first children's hospital to be built in Chicago area in nearly 30 years, opened in November 1996 on the campus of Christ Hospital and Simmons' international flair Simmons Middle School in Oak Lawn celebrated its cultural diversity in April with the International Club's International Festival, where students and guests enjoyed ethnic foods, dancing and other entertainment. Top, students representing the nation of Palestine, serving food of the Middle East, are Ali Khalil (from left), Sahar Shehaiber, Maher Yasin, Val and Uran Ramadani and Muhammad Salah. Below, flavors of Mexico with Jacqueline Martinez (from left), Samuel Ortega, Monica Zavala, Raquel Cortez, Lorraine Fierro and Matilde Ramirez. (Photos by Jack Murray) Gerry Ready, of Oak Lawn (left), Is recognized by William Adair, M.D., director of rehabilitation services at Christ Hospital and Hope Children's Hospital, for her contributions on behalf of children with disabilities. Ready has provided emergency foster care for more than 300 Infants and children over the past 25 years. Medical Center. Staffed by more than 140 pediatricians representing over 30 specialties, Hope is a major referral center in northern Illinois and Indian for pediatric patients requiring the most sophisticated care. The hospital treats over 5,500 pediatric inpatients annually, and has approximately 65,000 outpatients visits. Drive into the night The lights twinkle late into the night above the driving range of the Oak Lawn Park District Stony Creek golf course. The range is open until 10:30 p.m. for the new season. Here, Rick Zobak, of Evergreen Park, takes advantage of great weather to work on his swing at the range. (Photo by Jack Murray) Page 16 - Thursday. July 23. 1998 - The Reporter From Precious to the priceless: Fine gifts here By Bill Hronek crafted perfume bottles start at $8 each, Andrilopoulos said. The store also carried a large selection of porcelain figurines recreating classic scenes from Walt Disney and Looney Toons animation. Andrilopoulos admits that she has favorite collectibles. "I'm a little partial to Disney," she said. "I love Winnie the Pooh and Sleeping Beauty." And... "I really love teddy bears," Andrilopoulos said. "My favorites change sometimes when new things come out." "I've been a collector ofone thing or another all my life," she said. "Collecting has just been something I've always loved to do." People collect for different reasons, Andrilopoulos said. "Some people collect for investments," she said. "Some people collect because they're Disney or Looney Toons fans and they want to buy the figurines. " "Fun" is the magic word at Blue Swan, Andrilopoulos said. "The word 'need' dies not walk in the front door here," she said. ''You're surrounded by beautiful things here. People just like to come in her an enjoy things for a few minutes." Dragons, paintings and figures greet all visitors at the Blue Swan Gift Gallery in Oak Lawn. It's all there for the buying: Precious Moments, Lord Byron's Harmony Garden and Harmony Kingdom porcelain boxes, M.1. Hummel's collectibles, paintings, stationery, Teddy bears, pewter figurines and film cells from cartoons. Any yes, they sell a small selecFriends of fowl should apprecition of retired Beanie Babies, ate duck figurines by Will Bullas. though owner Caryn Andrilopoulos One piece, entitled "Duck Tape," believes there is "no rhyme or shows a white duck strapped to a reason" to the Beanie craze. "I wall by electrical tape. Bullas' figudon't understand it," she said of rines typically cost between $20 Beanie Babies. and $40. Andrilopoulos opened the store at 4748 W 103rd St. in the old Color Tile building off Cicero Av(Continued on page 20) enue, in May. Previously, she was a manager for an Orland Park gift shop for 11 years. The Oak Lawn store offers a ten percent preferred customer discount for police officers, firefighters and Christ Hospital employees. Andrilopoulos plans to start a bridal registry soon. The store also offers free giftwrapping for anyone who requests the service. The collectible market allows a chance for anyone to come in, Andrilopoulos said. "Only the look is expensive," she said. An elegant stationary set costs A large collection of 'Wlnnle the Pooh' collectibles can be found about $5 at Blue Swan. Egyptian at Blue Swan Gift Gallery. (Photos by David N. Thomas) The gallery stocks tea cups of all shapes and sizes. 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The Reporter - Thursday, July 23, 1998 - Page 17 Oak Lawn Rotary puts service first The Oak Lawn Rotary Club held its 38th annual installation of directors and officers in June at Ridge Country Club. The following Rotarians were installed as officers: President Thomas Bugielski, president of Founders Bank; Vice President William Neberieza, president of Actra Appraisal Inc., Palos Hills; and Secretary Dan Perrino, owner of D & D Printing, Oak Lawn; Also Treasurer LeRoy Corradino, vice president Founders Bank; Sgt.-at-arms Jeanine Shotas, of the Oak Lawn Park District; assistant Sgt.-at-arms Ken Jillson, of Insure One, Oak Brook. The outgoing Oak Lawn Rotary Club president is James R. Weise, executive Director of Park Lawn Association, Oak Lawn. Rotary is an organization of busine s professional persons united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world. The Rotary motto is "Service above self." Rotary International was founded in Chicago, Room 711 of the Old Unity Building, formerly located at 127 N. Dearborn St. The first Rotary club meeting was in Chicago, Feb. 23, 1905. The Oak Lawn Rotary Club was founded April 3, 1961. Members meet at 12: 15 p.m. each Monday at the Holiday Inn of Oak Lawn. During the 1997-98 Rotary year, the Oak Lawn Rotary Club has supported several charities includ- Mexico, teaching poor orphanages For information on the Oak Lawn Association and outgoing ing the American Cancer Society, to earn their own money and be- Lawn Rotary club, call James R. rotary president at 425-3344. Auxiliary of Christ Hospital, Aux- come self-sufficient. Weise, executive director of Park iliary of Little Company of Mary Hospital, Crisis Center for South Suburbia, Faith Food Pantry, Oak Lawn Park District Foundation, Park Lawn Association and Southeast Rotary Club. Also the Southland Senior Games, Southside Pregnancy Center, Southwest YMCA, Southwest Pregnancy Center and Family Services, Terry's Great Floridian Triathlon Run, The Rick DiNovo Family Fund and The Family Health Society Dental Clinic. The Oak Lawn Rotary Club has awarded three 1997-98 scholarships in memory of the late Davis Boyd, former Rotarian. Students from Belgium, New Zealand and Germany studied and resided with rotary member families. The Oak Lawn Rotary also sponsored one young female professional to study in Norway for six weeks where she lives with rotary families. International projects included support of the following: • Rotary Foundation/Polio Plus providing polio vaccinations • Temple Solar Oven Project, providing solar energized ovens for New members of Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce receive plaques of member hip. third world countries Shown are Laura Shallow, president of the chamber of commerce (from left) with Denni J. Antolec, vice president First National Bank of Chicago; Richard A. Kealy, executive director REAP; Dan Fox, owner of • Handicapped Skiing Fellow- Money Mailer; and Joan Kennedy, executive director of the chamber. The Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce welcomes new businesses to Oak Lawn. Representatives of the ship, giving individuals with physical handicaps the opportunity to Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce were on hand to welcome the new member at its recent chamber ski luncheon at the Holiday Inn. • Orphanage Self Sufficiency All businesses are encouraged to join the Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce by calling director Joan Project in Jocotepec, Chapala and Kennedy at 424-8300. 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"This way, they can still spend time with their loved ones while improving their skills and making new friends during the day." About 20 adults, aged from 40 to 92 years old, come to The Senior's Club, every day Monday through Saturday, said Miller, a certified nursing assistant and a recreational therapist since 198!. The Senior's Club opened in October 1996. Alfred Joeger prepares for an afternoon game of bingo at The Senior's Club. (Photo by David N. Thomas) ~,1~, 1ta-e ~ &" 7'Ut4t" We Buy & Sell Antiques ;4 9505 S, ~ ~ • tJdL4ttJH, f70f/) 423-f/955 0 O,u. V<JL4 10 f6 5 & Miller emphasized that The Senior's Club is not an alternative to a nursing home. "Compared to nursing homes, adult day care is a new concept," she said. "These people still live on their own or with family. We help these people to stay independent." Activities offered at The Senior's Club include gardening, bingo, daily exercise, arts and crafts, bunco and bridge. The group also takes trips to watch baseball teams, like the Cook County Cheetahs, or to go to museums in Chicago, Miller said. The club also offers clients free transportation to and from the facility. The clients also get a hot meal from the club daily, Miller said. The clients Buffer from Alzheimer's disease or from a stroke or other illnesses, or some seniors just want to make friends and have company during the day, Miller said. The Senior's Club helps these clients with grooming and showering if they need assistance, she said. "A lot of people aren't ready to go in to nursing homes," Miller said. "Our clients are still able to live on their own, they just need a little help." South Cook County Girl Scout Troops (back row) play bingo with clients at The Senior's Club In Oak Lawn Monday. The club provides older people with daytime activities. Miller's father and grandfather not pay for this service, Miller said. Though the job is hectic, Miller worked in nursing homes. "It's a said she loves every minute of it. nice family tradition," she said. The Senior's Club also gives "It helps to put people with families of the clients a chance to people,?" she said. "I love coming work during the day and know that here every day, and I'm glad I'm their loved ones are being cared able to provide the service." The Senior's Club is open from for, Miller said. The cost of going to The Senior's 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday Club is $35 per day. That cost is through Friday and from 9 a.m. to covered by some insurance poli- 3 p.m. Saturday. For more inforcies, but Medicare of Medicaid will mation, call 636-5600. Senior Games coming to Oak Lawn On Aug. 12, seniors are invited The Oak Lawn Park District will host a number of athletic events to the Oak Lawn Park District as part of the third Annual Racquet and Fitness Club for variSouthland Senior Games. ous tennis competitions. Register now for the event held On Aug. 15, the Oak Lawn Comthroughout the month of August munity High School, 95th Street that encourages senior citizens of and Southwest Highway, will welthe Southwest Suburbs to be j:ome seniors to participate in healthy, social and active. numerous track & field events and On Aug. 11, the Oakview Cen- archery. ter, 4625 W 110th St., will host a And on Aug. 21, seniors are number of table tennis tourna- invited to Moraine Valley Commuments. nity College in Palos Hills for cy- cling and badminton events. The registration deadline for all of these events is Aug. 1 and only participants age 50 and older will be accepted. To get a senior games registration form and full listing of events, contact the Oak Lawn Park District at 857-2200. Volunteers are needed and welcome for all events, if interested, call Lori Chesna at 857-2200. s~ 12 f6 4 New Arrivals for Winter/Spring '97 Full Selection ... • Mother of the Bride dresses • Bridal Accessories • After 5 p.m. dresses SAMPLE GOWN SALE Starting at $99.00 J~j !/8udzd 5207 West 95th Street Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 708-425-1011 ! I ; I 'f' ,...., l ;( . ~ ' \ '. I Ii' • : I: 1\' ), \ ~~\.. I '\.! Spring luncheon Hundreds attended the Oak Lawn Senior Council's annual spring luncheon in April at the Sabre Room in Hickory Hills. Shown are council leaders President Vera Brown (seated from left), Vice Presidents Frank Czaja and Bob Mangold, Treasurer William Costello and other officers Ray Novy (standing from left), Pauline Daniels and Marge France, joined by Oak Lawn village Trustee Cy Holesha and Jerry Hurckes, chief of staff of U.S. Rep. William O. Lipinski (D·3, Chicago). (Photo by Jack Murray) The Reporter - Thursday, July 23, 1998 - Page 19 Jaynie (Continued from page 6) District 127. Staying true to her Irish Catholic roots, Powers became active in her parish ofSt. Linus Church after moving to Oak Lawn upon her marriage. She would often substitute for absent teachers and volunteer her time to improve the church's grammar school. Powers married her husband, Joe, in 1960, and moved to Oak Lawn in 1960. Her three grown children, Tom, Kevin and Sharon grew up in the same house she moved into almost four decades ago. As a self-described "busybody" at the church, Powers amiable personality caught the attention of Bus Yourell, Democratic lawmaker and Worth Township Democratic chief. Yourell, who was since reelected to his second term on the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District in 1994, first introduced then mayoral candidate Ernest Kolb to Powers. Village clerks in Illinois are elected in nonpartisan elections every four years. The full-time clerk's salary is set at $41,169 per year in Oak Lawn. ing Powers to the state General Assembly. Each time, Powers declined. "When I was approached to run for the state representative, I thought 'Do I really want to be constantly driving to Springfield, and not have time to take care of my family?'" said Powers. Powers said she would rate as a "fiscally conservative Republican" if polled. She espouses a philosophy of"do unto others as you would have done to you." Growing up, politics dominated the discussions at family gatherings. Powers' uncle was a precinct captain for the Democratic Party. "We'd gather for Easter Sunday, and he'd be out canvassing the neighborhood for voters," Powers said. Powers, who ran on the Oak Lawn Coalition Party slate, won election in 1977 along with Kolb. The two have won reelection five times, mostly recently in 1997. Leaders of the local Democratic Party have long talk about send- Still active in statewide Democratic races, Powers said she helps to organize grassroot support for other candidates, but with an eye for her won political future. "I haven't ruled anything out in 2001, including a run for mayor," Powers said. But her mayoral as- pirations are also tied to Mayor Kolb's plans in the new century, she said. "I would ne:er, ~uer run against Mayor Kolb, SaId Powers, who says never say never. OL Mayor's Coalition Party plans summer feast fundraiser The Mayor's Coalition Party's 23rd annual summer party honoring Oak Lawn Mayor Ernie Kolb has a new location and new day this year. The party will be held Tuesday, Aug. 18, 7-10 p.m., at Palermo's restaurant, 4849 W 95th St. Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and the pasta bar. Cost is $40 per person. Make checks payable to Mayor's Coalition Committee. Mail checks to Jayne Powers, 10644 S. LeClaire Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Top party members are Ernie Kolb, mayor, Trustees Cy Holesha, Ron Stancik, Marge Joy, Bill Keane and clerk Jayne ~ow~rs, and also Lenore Goodfriend, Jerry Hurckes, Kathy Kucharcski, Qumn Mucker, Bals Olivares and Mike Walsh. COMMUNITY "I never really let myself think that I would win that first election," Powers said. "I had a lot of support and encouragement to run for office from my friends and family," Powers said. ~ CHECKING DESIGNED FOR ABUSINESS LIKE YOURS f b 'ness overhead costs low tS l~~~k each Ke.ep~~~ ~~~th~~tyou write a larg~~~~~~: ~o~ shouldn't pnonh · make a large number 0, Stop in at one of our ~~v:t toO~ay for s.ervices IOU ednO~~ ~~~~unt with one of our convenient locatIons an op knowledgeable bankers. Iomcmoriam Patrick J. Sullivan, an Oak Lawn Park District commissioner for 18 years and a tireless advocate for disabled veterans, died in April. He was 67. Mr. Sullivan was first elected to the park board in 1975, serving until 1981. He was elected again to the park board in 1987 and was re-elected in 1993. The Oak Lawn Park District honored Mr. Sullivan for his years of service by renaming Beverly Manor park for him at an official dedication earlier this summer. \1'S S\MPLE &AFfORDABLEl ou can expect: 'th $10 monthly fee Here's wh at y .' m balance WI • No mtntmu 'th $3 500 balance • No monthly ~ee Wt monthly transactions • No fees for hrhst 5dod'tional transaction) ($0.50 for eac a t St. Rita (Continued from page 13) "Those Who Excel" Award in administration, the "Activities Director of the Decade" Award from the St. Rita Student Senate, a spot in St. Rita's Hall of Fame, the St. Rita Alumni Loyalty Award, commendations for teaching from the Illinois State Legislature and the Chicago City Council, and from both the University of Chicago and Western Illinois University. Member f 0 I C Q VE YOU WlIlTH PALOS IIIGHTS 6825 W111TH ST WORTH. IL 60482 708-448 6500 11850 S. HARLEM AVE PAlU HT~. 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The club chose Leandra and Walter Bernard, of the 9700 block ofSouth 54th Avenue, as first-place winners in the annual Beautiful Yard Contest. Their lovely, small yard is like an enchanted courtyard, the club said. The towering trees provide a cool garden retreat for this retired couple. A brick patio is surrounded by ferns, hostas, vinca, clematis and of antique farm tools are displayed along the fence and various birdhouses hang from a tree. Third-place winners, Marty and Al Krueger, of the 9200 block of South 53rd Court, enjoy entertainSecond place was awarded to ing in their elegantly landscaped Harriet Janicke, of the 8800 block yard, which was originally an ofSouth Moody Avenue, who trans- empty yard with an asphalted basformed her yard, once covered by a large swimming pool, into a beautiful sunny perennial garden. The deck was lowered and turned into a gazebo with trailing clematis and honeysuckle vines. Her collection day lilies. A wooden fence, lamppost and decorative wall hanging were handcrafted and painted by Walter to simulate the color of weathered copper. Illinois, and Florence Brennan, past first vice president, Garden Club of Illinois. Committee members of the Beautiful Yard Contest were Chris Kupscuk, chairman; Roberta Janet, president, Oak Lawn Garden Club, and club member Marci Stritch. ketball court. With much hard work, there are now a variety of trees, shrubs, perennials, groundcovers, annuals in planters and hanging baskets and statuaries surrounding their home. A special thanks from the club to contest judges Jeanine Gauen, District 8 director, Garden Club of OLCHS Class of '88 plans reunion The Oak Lawn Community High School Class of 1988 is planning its lO-year reunion for Oct. 3, 711 p.m., in Festival Hall A at Navy Pier in Chicago. The reunion committee is seeking updated information on classmates, including name, address and phone numbers. The informa- tion can be sent to OLCHS Class of 1988, P.O. Box 24, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Information also can be phoned in to committee chairperson Kim Ehrenhaft at 229-0378. Also, if you would like to help out with the reunion, call Kim for details. SXU holding fall registration Registration for fall classes is ongoing at Saint Xavier University's Main Campus, 3700 W. 103rd St. in Chicago and its South Campus, 18020 Oak Park Ave. in Tinley Park. Day, evening and weekend classes plus an Adult College for students age 23 and older begin the week of Monday, Aug. 24. Saint Xavier offers 35 bachelor's degree programs and 27 master's degree options in the schools ofArts and Sciences, Education, Nursing and the Graham School of Management. Opportunities for fmancial aid are available. For more information call admission at (773) 2983050. Pilgrim Faith women at work Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ women held their annual spring rummage sale at the church in Oak Lawn. Shown working the sale are volunteer organizers Olive Beyer (from left), Jill Miller, Carol Voll, Ruth Rebout, Pam Espinos, Dorothy Von Stowver, Ruth Schuldy and Virginia Charton. (Photo by Jack Murray) C&.D .lH"ASONRY (708) 4~4-63~7 Commercial • Residential Free Estimates Tuckpointing Caulking Brickwork Waterproofing Brick Cleaning Concrete Repairs We Buy or Trade your ~ Beanie Babies at Top$$$$ r------------'r------------, S ••OO OFF I I SS.OO OFF I : I I I Any Current • B eanle Baby ~ I I I I I I II Any Retired Beanie Baby ~ t ~~K1..Thr,_~~ar:.~.!~~ J t ~er~~Th~~~~C~~p~It~. J Clical!O BaII~~ns '" Fle,wer Co. Across from Wal·Man 708/424-9340 I I I I 110135 S. Harlem • Chicago Ridge (708) 424-9022 Hours: Mon. - Sat. 7:30 am to 6 pm; Sun. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm The Reporter - Thursday, July 23, 1998 . Page 23 e t z HOME MADE PASTRIES REGIONAl. 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