Volume 2, Issue 12: December 5, 2018 The published in partnership with The Shopper Lansing Journal every community deserves a good newspaper Sign up for daily news: TheLansingJournal.com Looking back on 125 years Reflections from local historians on the end of Lansing’s quasquicentennial
This photo from the late 1880s or early 1890s was taken outside the Busack building. In the upstairs, in 1893, the vote for incorporation was taken, and Oak Glen, Bernice, and Lansing united to become the Village of Lansing. (Photo provided by the Lansing Historical Society)
BY CARRIE STEINWEG to buy sugary treats. “During the the big building boom of the late 40s Krumm told a story related to war you couldn’t buy bubble gum and early 50s,” he said. Much of the the onions that were so prevalent LANSING, Ill. (December 4, 2018) – at all,” he said. “I remember when housing in the north part of Lansing in town. An onion warehouse in In March of 1893, the Village of Lan- word got out that Horn’s got a box was constructed during that time what is now the downtown area sing was incorporated by combin- of bubble gum, and the kids were all for the GIs returning home and was filled with onion crates where ing three communities: Oak Glen, lined up to buy a piece of gum for a starting families. Before construc- the onions were placed to dry out. Bernice, and Lansing became one. penny. And the adults lined up the tion, much of that land was com- This year as the quasquicenten- One day some kids decided to roast same way to buy the cigarettes that posed of onion fields, said Schultz. some onions behind the wood nial came around there have been were being rationed.” As for the brickyards, Schultz said building. When they finished, they celebrations and history lessons to War time in Lansing also shaped he remembered the big holes in the went home unaware that the fire give a sense of how the village has a lot of the memories of life-long ground when he was a child. Three was still smoldering. “Their first grown during those 125 years and resident Herb Krumm. His older of those brickyards became lakes. what some of the significant events brother would pick up prisoners line of defense was the old Ford fire have been. from a nearby German POW camp Two became landfills. See “125 years,” page 9 The Good Neighbor Day parade in to bring them to work on his family’s May carried a theme to honor the farm. He also recalled how his sister village’s history. That was followed had an unusual ride home from with the Hangin’ at the Hangar the hospital after giving birth at St. event where the community was Margaret Mercy Hospital in Ham- invited to celebrate this milestone mond in 1943 while her husband was in the village. stationed in Italy. “Gas was being Bubble gum and gas rationed,” he said, and his uncle, rations Charlie Neidow, who was an under- Some of the village’s seasoned life- taker in Hammond, had to pick her long residents have seen the village up from the hospital in a hearse. change from a small, quiet, rural Brickyards, onions, fires, community to the busy, developed and movies suburb it is today. Paul Schultz Schultz thought back to some of said one of his favorite memories the significant events in Lansing from his childhood was visiting the history during his lifetime. “The One of the panels at the History Plaza pays tribute to the brickyards that are part of neighborhood stores, like Horn’s brickyards closing in the late 1940s Lansing’s history. (Photo: Dan Bovino)
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2 | December 5, 2018 | The Lansing Journal Every community deserves a good newspaper Lansing Christmas traditions rescheduled Rainstorms push tree-lighting and Santa’s arrival to Wednesday, December 5
BY MELANIE JONGSMA Wednesdays 6:00–8:00pm December 5, 12, and 19 LANSING, Ill. (December 1, 2018) – Out of concern for the dozens of Fridays 6:00–8:00pm children potentially involved in Sat- December 7, 14, and 21 urday evening’s tree-lighting and Saturdays 1:00–3:00pm Santa arrival, the Village of Lansing December 8 and 15 and the Lansing Area Chamber de- cided Friday morning to reschedule Also, pancakes the holiday tradition for Wednesday, In addition, the Chamber’s annual December 5, beginning at 5:30pm. Pancake Breakfast With Santa will The planned program remained be held on December 8, from 8:00 the same—including Christmas to 11:00am in the cafeteria at TF carols by the Memorial Junior South High School (18500 Burnham High School Choir and Girl Scouts, Avenue). Every child at the breakfast presentations by Village representa- will receive a goody bag. Tickets are Above: Everything was ready for Saturday, but tives, and Santa’s arrival in time to $5.00 each, and proceeds from ticket the weather did not cooperate. The Santa witness the lighting of the Christ- sales benefit the Family Giving Fund, House was decorated, and the storage shed to the north was removed, for aesthetics as well mas tree by Mayor Eidam. which helps local families who are as potential parking. Goody bags for Santa’s The Santa House officially opens experiencing hard times. young guests had also been prepared by the after the tree-lighting. Santa’s The Santa House is located at Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce. December schedule for receiving vis- 18106 Henry Street, just north of Right: In October the Lan-Oak Park District itors at the Santa House is as follows: the Fox Pointe stage. had moved the Village Christmas tree from its previous position near the Clock Tower. Its new location near the Santa House offers more space, free from overhead cables. The tree was trimmed and decorated in time for Saturday, but plans were put on hold until Wednesday.
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Photo: Dan Bovino 46 volunteers from 46 Lansing organizations, churches, and schools were honored at the November 9, 2018 Evening of Thanks The dinner, awards, and entertainment were made possible through generous donations and support from these local businesses and community organizations: Calumet Bakery • Minuteman Press • River Oaks Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram • Schultz Insurance Agency • Thornton Township American Family Insurance • American Lawn • American Legion Riders Chapter 697 • Beggars Pizza • Besse Shirt Lettering • Bogs Management, Inc. • Canalia & Clark Attorneys At Law • Chicago’s Finest Ironworks • Crystal Rose Beauty Salon • Dr. Nicholas & Janis Pallotto • Edward Schultz Auxiliary Unit 697 • Evers Realty Group • First National Bank of Illinois • First Savings Bank of Hegewisch • Foot Health Institute/Dr. Wood • Jim & Bonnie Cuthbert • John & June Cole • Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce • Lansing Fashionette • Lansing Old Timers • Leonard & Carol Ann Surufka • Lorraine Przybyl • Lynnie Ques Airport Bar & Grill • Maureen & Anthony Perovich • Municipal Collections of America • Piekarski & Sons/Mulch Masters • Ridge Animal Clinic • Ridgeway Petroleum • Sandrick Law Firm LLC • Schroeder Lauer Funeral Home • Serbian Social Center/Kaptur Events • Strack & Van Til • Water’s Edge Gift, Garden & Pond Center Evening of Thanks is organized by the Lansing Volunteer Recognition Committee as a way to give Lansing the opportunity to express thanks for all the good work accomplished in our community through faithful, generous, humble volunteers. Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebración in Lansing BY MELANIE JONGSMA hospitality is extended to all of Lansing. The Lady of Guadalupe is LANSING, Ill. (December 2, 2018) said to represent the poor and mar- – Three Roosters Produce and ginalized, and Mexican-American Alberto’s Beauty Salon will again hospitality is famous for making hold their traditional celebration in people feel welcome. honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe. December 12 is the date when The two stores neighbor each other, tradition says the Lady of Guadalupe and Alberto’s hosts the event while appeared to a Mexican peasant, Juan Three Roosters donates the food, Diego, in 1531. In Mexico, the date is a including their famous posole. A national holiday, a day when schools Catholic priest does the mass, and and businesses close and families a Mariachi band accompanies the gather for feasting and music. festivities. More than 100 people Lansing’s tribute to the holi- attended last year’s celebration. day will take place at 9:00am on Though the Celebración de nues- Wednesday, December 12, at Al- tra Virgen de Guadalupe is partic- berto’s Beauty Salon, 3220 E 171ST ularly meaningful for Hispanics, Street, Lansing IL 60438.
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BY MELANIE JONGSMA LANSING, Ill. (December 1, 2018) – Lansing Public Works was busy at five Lansing railroad crossings in mid-November. The required flexible delineators were installed at those locations, a next step in making the areas Quiet Zones, which means train horns will not sound at those crossings. Flexible delineators are designed to prevent vehicles from going around the gate when it is down. Adding that safety measure is required before CSX Rail will agree to discontinue train horns, because the horns are also intended as a safety measure. “No Train Horn” signage has also been installed, though the signs are covered for now. “The reason we cover the signs is so the public doesn’t think the Quiet Zone is now in effect,” explained Jeff Pintar, who serves as Village Engineer. “As of now, we are not yet ready to set a definitive date as to when the Quiet Zone will be established.” Pintar explained that additional safety measures are required in order to “No Train Horn” compensate for the loss of the train horns. “We need to be sure all of the safety signs have been installed but are still under wraps. measures are installed in accordance with federal guidelines before notifying (Photo: Melanie Jongsma) the railroads we are ready for the Quiet Zone to begin.”
Human Relations Commission holds first meeting As one long process ends, another begins
BY JOSH BOOTSMA new process of collaboration and On Tuesday, the Commission the basics of understanding cul- relationship-building. met for the first time, in front of a tures and subcultures, effective LANSING, Ill. (November 27, 2018) In August of 2017, a community crowd of about 20 Lansing officials communication, and the dangers of – The Lansing Human Relations meeting was held to address police and interested parties, primarily to ethnocentrism. Commission held its first meeting and community relations in Lan- receive training concerning inter- Clemons ended her presentation November 27 in the classroom at sing. This meeting took place in cultural communication. by saying, “I commend all of you the Lansing Police Department. The response to an incident involving The commission’s chairman, Leo guys for coming together to do this. meeting included the reading of the a white off-duty police officer and Valencia, called the meeting to …Today you are taking this step commission’s mission and goals, a black teenager that occurred order. After some opening remarks, to move your village into a better planning the commission’s regular in June 2017. Forming a Human he read the mission statement and place, and I’m very proud to be a meeting schedule, and receiving a Relations Commission was one of goals of the Commission, which in- part of this.” training session from a represen- clude “designing and recommend- many actions recommended at the Upcoming meetings tative of the Illinois Department of ing innovative programs to enhance meeting, and it was an action that Following the presentation, Human Rights (IDHR). Mayor Eidam promised to address community involvement among all Lansing entities in order to increase the commission scheduled their The meeting marks the end of immediately, in keeping with the cultural competency and improve meetings to take place on the a long process of preparation and platform she had campaigned on intergroup relations.” third Thursday of every month. planning, and the beginning of a prior to taking office. After Chairman Valencia’s state- The meetings will start at 6:30pm ments, IDHR representative Kori and will be held in the Community Clemons gave a training presenta- Room of the Lansing Public Library. Notice of Public Sale tion entitled “Intercultural Com- They are open to the public. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell, to satisfy lien of the owner, according munication: Overcoming Cultural The first meeting will take place to (770 ILCS 95/) Self-Service Storage Facility Act I at public sale by competitive bidding on Barriers.” The training focused on on December 20. www.storagetreasures.com ending on December 12, 2018 at 10:00 am or after for units located at: Compass Self Storage, 2556 Bernice Rd., Lansing, IL 60438 any large any super The personal goods stored therein by the following may include, but are not limited to general $ 16” pizza OR $ 18” pizza household, furniture, boxes clothes and appliances. Purchases must be made with cash only and 2 OFF 3 OFF paid at the time of sale. All goods are sold as is and must be removed at the time of purchase. Compass Self Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid. Sale is subject to adjournment. YOU LOVE IT. YOU WANT IT. Unit # Tenant Name Unit # Tenant Name Unit # Tenant Name YOU GOTTA HAVE IT. A1001 Rebecca Rosiak B1153 Tamika Hargrove B1271 Jamil Love A1029 James Neff B1172 Cynthia Weatherspoon B1298 Ariel Martin Must mention coupon when ordering. B1339 Claudia Smith Not good with any other offer. A1037 James Lawrence B1216 Patricia Rimmer Expires 1/4/19 A1044 Legal Shield B1221 Nikeya Johnson B1451 Jeanina Payne Baker B1043 Rita Partee B1269 Alon Caldwell 3651 Ridge Road, Lansing 708-895-2630 219-972-2630 6 | December 5, 2018 | The Lansing Journal Every community deserves a good newspaper
“And I think that’s what Christmas of Lansing were also among the visi- To arrange a group tour, contact Lights, from page 3 is all about.” tors on opening night of the exhibit. Barb Dust at 708-474-7497. Darvionne Givhan of Glenwood “My favorite tree is the German The Lansing Public Library is part of the TF South Chorus one said that her fondness of Christmas tree,” said Juanita. “I love the tinsel. A located at 2750 Indiana Avenue in opening night. They returned again trees drew her to the library to see Christmas tree just isn’t a Christmas Lansing, Illinois. The museum is this year to see what was new. “I like the exhibit for the first time. “I really tree until it has tinsel on it. Some located on the lower level. to read about the traditions,” said like it. I love Christmas trees, and I disagree, but that’s the Caitlin. “I enjoyed reading about the think they represented everything way I was raised. I love tradition in Iceland where everyone well,” she said. “I like the blurbs you how the light shines gets books and sits in bed eating can read to learn a little more. This through it.” chocolate and reading.” clearly took a lot of time, and I appre- Through January 5 “I really like the Greek and Irish ciate the effort.” The exhibit is free trees,” said Jerome. “My mom has There seemed to be a lot of stop- to the public and runs always decorated close to what the ping and reading as guests made through January 5. The Greek tree looks like, even though their way through on opening night museum has extended we’re not Greek at all. I like all the of the exhibit. Jose Munoz knelt holiday hours: gold decorations.” down beside his daughters, Sarah (8) • Mondays and Tues- Tammy Bartosz of Lansing, previ- and Christina (6) as they took turns days: 6:00–8:00pm ously of Berwyn, was seeing the ex- reading paragraphs on a board ex- • Wednesdays hibit for the first time. “This is really plaining Christmas traditions in the and Thursdays: amazing,” she said. “The choir was United Kingdom. 3:00–5:00pm fantastic, and the info given in the ex- Historical Society member Phyllis • Saturdays: hibit is interesting and informative.” Drewno said that she isn’t big on dec- 11:00am–1:00pm Her favorite tree was the Dutch orating trees ever since she worked tree because she spotted the at Sears where she had to have 26 The Munoz family wooden shoe ornaments, which took a close look at trees set up in September to be on the display describing reminded her of the real wooden display for those who wanted to put Christmas traditions in shoes her parents bought her when them on layaway. Decorating a tree the United Kingdom. they all visited Holland, Michigan. became more of a chore then, but she (Photo: Carrie “It brings back memories,” she said. does enjoy looking at them Steinweg) now and admiring the work that others do. “The volunteers do such a fan- tastic job with this,” she said. “There are so many authentic ornaments.” Juanita and Bruce Ross Left: The wooden shoes ornaments on the Dutch Christmas tree brought back memories for Tammy Bartosz. Right: Museum Curator Barbara Dust and her husband Rich traveled to the Galapagos Islands this year, which sparked ideas for an addition to the Christmas displays. (Photos: Carrie Steinweg)
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She was the Churches A funeral mass for Ann Marie Ahrens Shirley (late Gerald) Zylstra, late Janis (late wife of Robert; mother of Ann (Tim) Ley- (nee Mutka) was held on December 1, Christopher) Jonkman and the late An- den and Robert (Brook) Oswald Jr.; grand- Bethel Church 2018 at St. Jude the Apostle Church. nette (late Garry) Keessen. ma of Michael and Kimberly Oswald, Re- Mrs. Ahrens was born April 10, 1936 Interment was at Chapel Hill Gardens becca, Brian and Allison Leyden. and died November 23, 2018. She was the South, Alsip, IL. Arrangements were en- Interment was at St. Mary Cemetery. trusted to Smits Funeral Home, Dyer, IN. mother of Luann (Chi) Ahrens; grandma of Arrangements were entrusted to Thorn- Anna Paula and Lily; sister of Eleanor Lu- DePasquale ridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Fu- kowski, Florence Mika and John (Nancy) neral Service). Mutka. A funeral service for Jadwiga “Harri- Interment was at Holy Cross Cemetery. et” DePasquale (nee Krzys) was held on VAN DYKE Arrangements were entrusted to Thorn- December 1, 2018 at Thornridge Funeral A funeral service for Lois Van Dyke (nee ridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Fu- Home. Iwema) was held Saturday, December 1, neral Service). Mrs. DePasquale was born June 17, 1946 and died November 28, 2018. She was the 2018 at Smits Funeral Home in Dyer, IN, 3500 Glenwood-Lansing Road, Barborik wife of John; mother of Dino (Susan) De- with Rev. Jason DeVries officiating. Lansing Pasquale; sister of Karolina Nosal and Jani- Mrs. Van Dyke was born September 3, (West of Wentworth Avenue) A private funeral service for Robert Bar- 708-474-9226 borik was held in December, 2018. na Stec; sister-in-law of Armand (Andrea) 1929 and passed away November 28, 2018. Mr. Barborik, a U.S. Army Korean War DePasquale. Wife of Albert Van Dyke. Mother of Joan Pastor Cal Aardsma Interment was at Good Shepherd Cem- Veteran, was born December 2, 1930 and (John) Wories, and Paul (Karyl) Van Dyke. Worship Services died December 1, 2018. He was the son etery. Arrangements were entrusted to Grandmother of 7; great-grandmother of Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family of the late Henry & Elsie (née Koprowith) 11. Sister of Margaret (late James) Brands- 9:30am and 5:00pm Funeral Service). Barborik. Brother of Arlene Barborik, the ma, late John (late Minnie) Iwema, late Church School—9:45am late Henry (late Evelyn) Barborik Jr., Lor- Jeanette (late John) Oezer, late Ernst (late raine (late John) Garvis, and Shirley (late DESMOND Ida) Iwema, and late Anjean (late Arnold) Robert) Hansen; uncle of many nieces and A funeral service for Clinton John Des- Bandstra; sister-in-law of Kathryn (late nephews. mond was held Thursday, November 29, Interment was private.Arrangements 2018 at Smits Funeral Home in Dyer, IN Robert) Levitt. were entrusted to Thornridge Funeral with Rev. Dr. Frederick Niedner officiating. Arrangements were entrusted to Smits Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service). Mr. Desmond was born September 9, Funeral Home, Dyer, IN. 1932 and passed away November 24, 2018. (formerly First Baptist Church) BOSCH Husband of Lenore Desmond, nee Pe- VERDOUW 3440 178th Street, Lansing 708-474-5400 A memorial service for Janet Bosch (nee ters. Father of Laura (Marylyn Grabosky) A funeral service for John H. Verdouw Kooyenga) will be held December 22, 2018 Desmond and Clinton (Erin) Desmond. was held Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Worship Services at Parkview Christian Church in Orland Brother of Lois Aguina and Sandra (Frank) Smits Funeral Home in Dyer, IN, with Pas- Park, IL. Wolf. Sunday School...... 9:30am tor Joel Zuidema officiating. Sunday Worship...... 10:30am Mrs. Bosch was born April 26, 1944 and Interment was at Abraham Lincoln Mr. Verdouw was born July 21, 1939 and National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Arrange- passed away November 23, 2018. Wife of passed away November 29, 2018. Husband the late Cornelius R. Bosch. Mother of Lau- ments were entrusted to Smits Funeral of Barbara K. Verdouw (nee Keyzer). Father ra (John) Moseley, Sheila (Tim) Krygsheld, Home, Dyer, IN. of Kathy (Paul) Ambrose, Timothy (Dawn) and Steve (Melissa) Bosch. Grandmother of 10. Sister Barb Marcom (late Tim Tanis, late Oswald Verdouw, and James Verdouw. Grandfa- Ray Marcom) and Charlene (Ted) Rappatta. A Funeral Mass for Mary Ann Oswald ther of 7. Brother of George Verdouw, and Arrangements entrusted to Smits Fu- (nee Alois) was held on December 3, 2018 Ronald (Estella) Verdouw. neral Home, Dyer, IN. at Our Lady of Knock Church. Arrangements were entrusted to Smits Mrs. Oswald was born February 16, 1942 Funeral Home, Dyer, IN. DEN BESTEN A funeral service for Kennetha J. Den 3134 Ridge Road, Lansing Besten (nee Sittema) was held Wednesday, The Lansing Journal runs full obituaries with photos in our daily online 708-474-9610 November 28, 2018 at Smits Funeral Home news as we receive information from local funeral homes. For $100, we can www.firstchurchpca.org in Dyer, Indiana with Rev. Cal Aardsma of- Ben Kappers, Pastor ficiating. also include an edited version of the notice in our upcoming monthly print Mrs. Den Besten was born Septem- edition. Interested families can contact The Lansing Journal directly, or Worship Services ber 18, 1939 and passed away November Morning Worship...... 9:30am 21, 2018. Wife of the late Gerald C. Den ask your funeral home to do so. Sunday School...... 11:00am Besten. Mother of Marla (Calvin) Boender. Evening Worship...... 5:30pm Grandmother of Loren Boender. Sister of ji Lynwood United George H.W. Bush, Reformed Church former US President, dies at 94 United States and Illinois flags to fly at half-staff until December 30 1990 E. Glenwood-Dyer Road, Lynwood 708-474-4100 information compiled from www.LynwoodURC.org Wikipedia and a press release from Rev. Nick Alons Pastor the Office of the Governor Worship Services WASHINGTON, DC (December 3, 9:30am and 5:00pm 2018) - George Herbert Walker Bush died on November 30, 2018, at the age of 94 years, 171 days. He has the distinction of being the longest-lived president in American history. (Photo: Melanie Jongsma) Bush (June 12, 1924 – November 30, 2018) served as the 41st President of 2000 presidential election, Bush and his son became the the United States from 1989 to 1993. Prior to assuming the presidency, Bush served as the 43rd Vice President second father-son pair to serve as president, following 2244 Indiana Avenue, Lansing of the United States from 1981 to 1989. As a member John Adams and John Quincy Adams. 708-474-9576 www.oakglenurc.org of the Republican Party, he had previously been a U.S. On December 3, the Department of Central Manage- FB: Oak Glen United Reformed Church Representative, Ambassador, and Director of Central ment Services received notice from the President of the Rev. Ed Marcusse, Pastor Intelligence. United States of America that all persons or entities During his career in public service, he was known Worship Services covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the Morning Worship...... 9:30am simply as George Bush. After his eldest son George W. flags at half-staff in honor of President George H.W. Sunday School...... 11:00am Bush became President of the United States in 2001, Evening Worship...... 5:00pm Bush. Per the notice, United States flags and the State he was referred to as “George H. W. Bush,” “Bush 41,” or “George Bush Sr.” flags at all buildings occupied by agency personnel were After leaving office in 1993, Bush was active—often to be lowered immediately until sunset on Sunday, De- To add your church to this alongside his former opponent Bill Clinton—in human- cember 30, 2018. directory, email itarian activities. With George W. Bush’s victory in the [email protected] 8 | December 5, 2018 | The Lansing Journal Every community deserves a good newspaper Thornton Township wins four awards at Springfield conference INFORMATION PROVIDED BY “We are very proud of the hard THORNTON TOWNSHIP work our staff does to provide the highest quality of service to our SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (November community,” said Frank M. Zucca- 29, 2018) – Thornton Township relli, Thornton Township Supervi- walked away with four prestigious sor. “Our motto is ‘People working awards at the annual Township with people,’ and we truly believe Officials of Illinois Conference in that township government is at Springfield, Illinois: • Caseworker of the Year, award- the ground floor of providing the ed to Lakeela Jennings necessary programs that commu- • Best Township Innovative nities need. We are honored and Program humbled by this award and that the • Best Township Social Media Township of Illinois recognizes the • Message of the Year, awarded to hard work we have put in this year Ernst Lamothe Jr. to help our local residents.” It is the second straight year Thornton Township provides Thornton Township has received general assistance programs of- Best Social Media. The Communica- fering financial relief for qualified tion Department has received four residents. In addition, the township awards in the past two years. registers voters, helps with home- “It is an incredible honor to be rec- owners and senior citizen home- ognized with a statewide award for stead exemptions, and helps with the way we communicate with our food, gas, and energy bill relief. residents,” said Lamothe, of Lansing. “I work with a lot of incredible “Supervisor Frank Zuccarelli con- people that helped me get to where tinues to push for new and ground- I am. I am just so thankful to work breaking programs and services for for a great township,” said Jennings. our community. We appreciate that The township also has a robust all our hard work is being viewed by youth and adult program that others outside the township.” features free family counseling and Top: The team from Thornton Township Thornton Township’s Community after school tutoring and programs displays the four awards they received. Relations Department was recog- in Dolton, Harvey and Riverdale. Above: Lakeela Jennings (left) and nized for its social media, township Thornton Township is made up Frank Zuccarelli display the awards for brochures, website, and overall of all or part of 17 south suburban Caseworker of the Year and Best Township Innovative Program. Right: Ernst Lamothe Jr. ways that it effectively educates communities. They are a three-time (left) and Frank Zuccarelli receive the award for Message of the Year. (Photos provided) and disseminates information to winner of Township of the Year—in residents. 2004, 2008, and 2016. hard in the new year to bring our build our communities up. We are It was also the third straight year “What we do at Thornton Town- township to another level.” able to accomplish this because we Thornton Township took home ship is very special. Our goal is “We understand the importance have a strong Board of Trustees hardware, including last year’s win always to serve as many people of working together for a common who care about the community and for Zuccarelli as Youth Department as possible and get the word out goal,” added Zuccarelli. “We are here a strong management team in all Champion of the Year and a 2016 about all our great programs,” said to serve the people and make sure areas working to make sure we pro- award for Township of the Year. Lamothe. “We will continue to work that we build each other up and we vide the best services possible.”
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were kind of this sleepy little town, school, designated as Thornton and later St. Ann School, recalled 125 years, from page 1 but then we turned into this bed- Fractional South High School, and that in his school days there were room community because everyone the Calumet City high school added more parochial schools than public truck,” said Krumm. “They doused was going to work jobs in the steel “North” to its name. schools. Prior to World War II, there the other nearby buildings and were mills. You made more money at the However, Thornton Fractional were just two public schools— fighting a valiant battle until a train mills than you would at farming. wasn’t Lansing’s first high school. Coolidge School and Indiana Avenue came by. They had to string hoses As people went to the steel mills, Illiana Christian High School School—both of which went up to across the tracks, and they got cut agriculture went down.” opened its doors in 1945. Schultz, grade 8. Parochial schools included when the train went by.” Although it happened before he who attended Coolidge School St. John, Trinity Lutheran, St. Another big fire in town was one was born, Schultz said the construc- Ann, Lansing that destroyed the First Reformed tion of the airport was also a big Christian, Church at the corner of Ridge Road event that has had a lasting impact and Illiana. and Burnham Avenue. “I was there, on Lansing. “We never thought it Although and that was a pretty big fire,” said would be recognized on the Nation- Trinity Schultz. “It was in January, and I al Register. It was just there, but Lutheran was about 7 or 8 years old.” the old-timers School has could tell you now closed and the history and Illiana Christian who’s who of High School aviation in the has moved 1920s and 30s to Indiana, that flew in,” he Lansing has said. “People in gained a From left: Arthur C. Krumm, Mrs. Marie Krumm, and daughter that generation Margie Krumm stand on the family farm in the summer of 1918. college. Visible don’t realize The site later became known as Fox Pointe because Fox Lumber Music College sometimes was located there. In 2017, Lansing began developing Fox Pointe as opened in 2014 how important a performance and entertainment venue, which officially opened in Lansing’s something is. in 2018. The house in the background of this photo is the red brick original Village It is the next home still on Henry Street today. (Photo courtesy of Herb Krumm and the Lansing Historical Society) Hall building. generation that sees it and says, ‘You’ve got a gift there!’” Lansing History highlights In January 1945, fire consumed the Lansing First Reformed Church 1893 Lansing is incorporated by combining three communities (now known as First Church PCA). Located on the northwest From family 1894 The first village hall is built corner of Burnham Avenue and Ridge Road, the church was rebuilt farm to Fox 1900 Ridge Road is completed one year later. (Photo courtesy of the Lansing Historical Society) Pointe 1905 Lansing gets its first baseball team There’s been 1912 Electricity is installed in Lansing recent construction on the land Krumm remembers the opening 1915 Lansing hires first full-time police officer that was once Krumm’s family farm. of the Lans Theater in 1946. The 1921 Indoor plumbing comes to Lansing His family has a photo taken 100 building is now the home of Beg- 1922 Lansing forms volunteer fire department years ago in 1918 of his mother and gar’s Pizza. “We went there every 1926 Henry Ford builds airport his older brother, at age 8, standing week. It was reward for doing 1929 The first speed limit signs are posted in Lansing chores,” he said. The first movie he in a pasture. A century later, that 1934 Lansing Bugle Corp takes first place at the World’s Fair in Chicago saw there was Three Girls in Blue, pasture has been developed into the 1936 Lansing opens its first library which he described as “hokey.” Seri- new Fox Pointe site. 1942 Blackout measures are taken during World War II als and cowboy movies were shown Education 1944 Land is acquired from Lansing for new expressway on Saturdays, and they changed Construction of schools has also 1945 Illiana Christian High School opens movies three times a week. A big been a game changer in the village. 1951 Parking meters installed on Ridge Road draw to the theater was a chance to At the time that Krumm’s older 1952 Lansing Knights of Columbus established win china pieces, he said. brother finished eighth grade, the 1958 Thornton Fractional South High School opens Buildings, roads, and nearest high school that Lansing 1961 Lan-Oak Pool is dedicated airplanes kids could attend was Thornton 1967 First Good Neighbor Day Parade Construction of buildings and Township High School in Harvey. 1970 New post office is built roads accounted for some of the most Because of the need to travel such 1976 Lansing purchases and incorporates Lansing Airport significant parts of Lansing history a far distance, it wasn’t unusual for 1980 Eisenhower Recreation Center opens in former school according to the two. In 1945, Krumm kids to not attend high school. 1985 Ford Hangar is placed on National Register of Historic Places said, land was surveyed for what was Thornton Fractional High School 1991 The Landings shopping center opens to be called the Chicago-Detroit Ex- in Calumet City opened in 1926, and 1992 Lansing loses its first officer (Kenneth Novak, Jr.) in the line of duty pressway, but due to the war, building both Krumm and Schultz attended 1993 Lansing K9 discovers over $5 million of drug money materials weren’t available. the school. Krumm graduated in 1995 Lansing Veterans Memorial dedicated Schultz said that the building of 1954. Schultz graduated in 1957, the 1997 Lansing Youth Center opens the expressway was a pivotal point last class of Lansing kids to attend 2001 Lansing firefighters raise $45,000 for 9/11 first responder families in shaping Lansing’s future. “We Thornton Fractional High School. 2002 Second runway opens at airport In 1958, Lansing built its own high 2005 Pennsy Greenway opens 2009 Lansing village offices move to new location 2012 Lansing holds its first Autumn Fest 2014 Visible Music College opens 2017 History Plaza and Fox Pointe construction begins, new Santa House opens 2018 Fox Pointe opens We’re THAT Good! $3 OFF $2 OFF your order of $4 OFF your order of $25 or more your order of $20 or more $30 or more
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INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE LATIN AMERICA MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION CROWN POINT, Ind. (November 26, 2018) – Snowflakes and wet roads did not stop Latin American Motorcycle Association of Crown Point from de- livering Thanksgiving dinners to several families in Lake County Indiana and neighboring Illinois suburbs last week. “It was a humbling experience. I have much in my life to give thanks for, and providing this small gesture of kindness made me proud to be part of L.A.M.A. Crown Point”, said L.A.M.A. secretary Jose Munoz, Jr. East Chicago resident Sylvia Perez was overwhelmed when members of L.A.M.A. Crown Point delivered a Thanksgiv- ing meal filled with all the trimmings. “We Right: L.A.M.A. members did do not have any family here, and now I can not let snow stop them from give my children a good Thanksgiving,” she delivering Thanksgiving dinners. (Photo provided) told the riders. “This was so nice, and I am so thankful.” Below: Sylvia Perez received a Thanksgiving meal with all the In years past L.A.M.A. Crown Point held a trimmings from L.A.M.A. food drive among their members in order to (Photo provided) serve others in their community. This year, however, food items were purchased from the club’s funds. “Our dues can be used for differ- ent types of events, and we voted to give back to our community,” said L.A.M.A. member Gilberto Romero. “It was nice to know that we brought some comfort to hurting families, whether it’s emotional, financial, or both,” said Munoz, Jr. L.A.M.A. Crown Point is an organization that fosters diversity and fellowship, promoting a positive image of motorcycle riders through volunteering and neighborhood initiatives. L.A.M.A. consists of people from around the globe who value family, integrity, and loyalty and who have a passion for motor touring. To learn more about this event or about Latin American Motorcycle Association Crown Point, contact lamacrownpoint@ gmail.com. Lansing Library to host property tax assessment appeal seminar for Thornton Township Monday, December 17, 6:00pm information provided by the Cook County Board of Review LANSING, Ill. (December 3, 2018) - Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Dan Patlak will hold a property tax assessment appeal seminar at the Lansing Public Library (2750 Indi- ana Avenue) for taxpayers seeking to appeal their 2018 property tax assessments. Thornton Township is open for appeal through December 27, 2018. The seminar will be held on Monday, December 17, at 6:00pm. The seminar is sponsored by Lansing Mayor Patty Eidam. The hour-long session will edu- cate taxpayers on how to file a successful tax appeal. The seminar will include a presentation by Commissioner Dan Patlak explaining the appeal procedure. Before the end of the evening, taxpayers will have an opportunity to work with staff from the Board of Review to address their specific questions and concerns. No fee This event is free to the public, and there is no fee to appeal at the Board of Review. Regis- tration is not required. Filing options Taxpayers may file an appeal online by visiting the Board of Review website: www.cookcountyboardofreview.com. Alternatively, appeal forms also may be picked up at the Board of Review (located at 118 N. Clark Street, Room 601, in Chicago) or at local township offices. Forms can also be download- ed from the Board of Review website and printed out. About the Board of Review The Cook County Board of Review is a quasi-judicial elected office responsible for adjudicat- ing assessment appeals for all property in Cook County. Commissioner Dan Patlak represents the 1st District of the Board of Review, which encompasses 90% of suburban Cook County and part of the 19th, 41st, and 45th Wards of Chicago. Subscribe to the daily digital edition at thelansingjournal.com/news/subscribe The Lansing Journal | December 5, 2018 | 11 New Star shines light on community integration BY JENNIFER YOS and their families through a culture of CRETE, Ill. (December 1, 2018) – For parents of innovation and caring children who are intellectually or developmental- to enrich their lives and ly disabled, the concerns and solutions regarding maximize their inde- the question “What next?” after their child’s high pendence.” New Star school graduation can be complicated. As a single currently has two main parent of a disabled son explains: locations: In Chicago “That’s the difficult part because once they’re done Heights, at 1005 West with school and you have to work, you have to figure out what you’re going to do with your child. As a End Avenue; in Crete, parent, and a single parent, it’s very difficult, and you at 25930 S Cottage just have to be prepared and be knowledgeable of what Grove Avenue. New Star’s Crete office is located at 25930 S. Cottage Grove Avenue, Crete, IL 60417. is out there for your child, before they are done with New Star uses the (Photo: Jennifer Yos) school, because then you’ll be faced with what are you term “consumers” to going to do? And like most kids, they don’t want to refer to people who stay at home when they’re done because they’re used use the wide range of consumers on tours where they can possibly get to being active and doing something. There’s a program jobs, such as different lawn and gardening places, through DORS [Division of Rehabilitation Services of services they offer. Consumers may be referred Illinois]. They have a program where they can go to through their past agency (once they receive Albanese candy company, and Krispy Kreme. either an adult senior day program, or they can get a funding through the State of Illinois), or they In addition to the services offered at their two PA, which is a personal assistant, and a personal assis- may come through their high school transition facilities, New Star provides and maintains 22 tant can go into their home and help them out during program. New Star does an assessment with the off-location homes, where consumers live with the day. I think it’s like five or six hours a day. New Star staff members. A staff member is pres- “Resources are limited once they are done with high school, with their ICAP (Inventory for Client school…. Unless you have a parent that stays home and Agency Planning), and with Suburban Access ent whenever the consumer is home, including already, there are not too many options that they have. Service, Inc., to help determine whether the overnight. Each home has a vehicle, and New Star My son was on the PUNS [Prioritized Urgent Need consumer needs to be working on employment also provides bus transportation. The consumer Services] list for eight years before he got services. skills, on production, or on life skills. New Star makes the decisions about what to do, where to They have to be pulled off the PUNS list. Once they get offers an impressive array of classes, field trips, go, and what to eat, and also shares in the re- pulled off the list, then they receive an award letter, and sponsibilities around the house. then their individual service coordinator will give them recreational opportunities, and work experiences a list of different places where they can have services.” to assist consumers with basic life skills, commu- Lansing resident Tavarus Wesley has been re- ceiving New Star services at the Chicago Heights New Star: meeting the need nity integration and assimilation, relationship This particular parent chose New Star Services building, academics, vocational training, job location since 2008. As a result, he is able to give for her son. New Star was formed in 2016 when placement, and self-advocacy. back to his community. “I’ve learned a lot here,” says Wesley. “After the first two months that I got here, two former south suburban organizations— New Star: building community SouthSTAR Services and New Hope Center— Group outings include visits to the Field Museum, I was doing janitorial up to 2010, and then that’s merged. New Star’s mission is “to provide choices Navy Pier, and Lake County Fairgrounds. With when I came over to the maintenance department.” and opportunities for persons with disabilities community integration the goal, New Star takes See “New Star,” page 12
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New Star uses a Department of Labor formula from page 11 New Star: building business New Star, relationships based on how long it takes an average person to Wesley is one of the consumers on the mainte- Another Lansing resident, Rick Smith, is a complete a job, and pay is based on the number of nance crew who take care of repairs at the New consumer at the New Star location in Crete. Rick pieces they do per minute. currently has two jobs. His job at New Star is Star homes and who move items from one place New Star: making a difference drying container lids that other consumers have to another. Recognizing that people with disabilities are cleaned. On Tuesdays, he works in Lansing. “I “When I’m not working with the maintenance work one day at Walgreens,” Smith explains. “I do living longer and are outliving their caregivers, field, I am doing advocacy work; I am actually candy—put them on the shelf.” New Star pro- New Star also provides services for seniors with the President of the advocacy group here—Pos- vides Rick with bus transportation to and from disabilities. sABILITY Partners.” his New Star job. With their comprehensive and innovative ap- PossABILITY Partners is a nationally recognized New Star currently has five companies with proach to assisting people of all ages and levels of advocacy group, and as a member at New Star, whom they have established long-term relation- abilities within a wide range of disabilities, New Wesley helps conduct tours of the facility, inter- ships. They have a contract with Tootsie Roll— Star is a comforting solution to a parent’s concern views potential job candidates, and educates other consumers clean the assembly line candy bins. about “What next?” for a child with special needs. consumers about their rights. Wesley is also Vice For the manufacturing company CMG, consum- New Star has two offices in Illinois: President of the Illinois Self-Alliance Advocacy ers check nuts and bolts for defects—fractures, • Chicago Heights office: 1005 West End Group and was one of the guest speakers at the dust, anything that would cause them not to Avenue, Chicago Heights, IL 60411, work properly. For Bosco, consumers label all 2018 Annual Convention of The Arc of Illinois. 708-755-8030 of their cleaning products. New Star is also one “Self-Alliance Advocacy Groups advocate for • Crete office: 25930 S. Cottage Grove Avenue, of just a handful of agencies that have a State of Crete, IL 60417, 708-755-8030 others,” he explains, “[and] help others that can’t Illinois contract to do electronic recycling. For more information, visit newstarservices.org. speak up or speak out. [I want to] just give a help- After vocational ing hand back because I felt like lately I have re- training, consumers ceived a lot of help and a lot of blessings through who work on the pro- all this. Right now I just do whatever I can to give duction floor receive back and show that I am appreciative.” piece-rate salaries.
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Dear Lansing, My husband Bud and I wish you a safe and happy holiday. We hope this timeless message from 1897 makes you smile and renews your belief in the magic of season. Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2019! Mayor Patty Mayor Patty Eidam
“DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old. “Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. “Papa says, ‘If you see it in THE SUN it’s so.’ “Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus? “VIRGINIA O’HANLON,115 W. 95th STREET”
VIRGINIA, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skep- tical age. They do not believe except they see. They think that nothing can be which is not com- prehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge. Yes, VIRGINIA, there is a Santa Claus. He ex- ists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as drea- ry as if there were no VIRGINIAS. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no ro- mance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished. Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that’s no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world. You may tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the stron- gest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, VIRGINIA, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding. No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten thou- sand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood. –Francis P. Church, Editor, The Sun 14
14 | December 5, 2018 | The Lansing Journal Every community deserves a good newspaper The Lansing Journal journeys Lansing residents take hometown news to unique locations
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1. Lynnie Ques From left: Beverly Schweitzer, Liane Koster, Christine 4 Widstrand, Gloria Cabrera, and Randy Widstrand— known together as Classic—show off their new band t-shirts (available for $15) and The Lansing Journal before taking the stage at Lynnie Ques Airport Bar & Grill. Lynnie Ques is located at Glenwood-Lansing Road and Burnham Avenue in Lansing.
2. Shipshewana, Indiana Patti Seibel (left) of Lansing and her childhood friend, Becky Gaddis of St. Louis, recently spent the weekend in Shipshewana for an Old Fashioned Vintage Christ- mas. They took time after shopping to stop and read The Lansing Journal. (Photo: Patti Seibel)
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16 | December 5, 2018 | The Lansing Journal Every community deserves a good newspaper LNN: telling the stories of Lansing—and beyond Local talent now also available to surrounding communities
BY JOSH BOOTSMA Lansing in an effort to bring additional in their community.” revenue into the Village. Instead of showing board LANSING, Ill. (December 3, 2018) – In today’s LNN has greatly evolved since meetings and other govern- world, video is an effective way to spread ideas it started in 1999, and it has ment-related content, LNN and information. But many villages and towns distinguished itself from the is focused on communi- across the country do not have the desire, exper- programming and content ty-related topics. Ac- tise, and opportunity to create compelling video created by many other cording to its website, content. towns. LNN’s mission is to In Lansing, we do. “If you were to look at “provide the technical The Lansing Neighborhood Network (LNN) is other municipalities that resources and sup- a Village-operated video production group that have cable access chan- port needed for the creates high-quality programming about Lansing nels, they’re still looking residents of Lansing events and people for Lansing’s public television at it through the lens of to inform each other channel and the LNN YouTube channel. the 1970s and 80s,” said and be informed about With only five staff members, LNN has achieved LNN executive producer people and events in great success covering an array of Lansing inter- Fabian Newman. “We wanted their neighborhood.” ests, and their work has attracted outside busi- to show content that was The network has cre- nesses and municipalities. LNN recently opened refreshing, and uplifting, and ex- ated videos for many different itself up to doing video production work outside of citing and got people really involved events, including Autumn Fest, the Evening of Thanks, high school functions, The LNN crew works with sports games, and library events. It also features actors and volunteers at regular programs such as “This Week in Lan- the Library as part of their promo video in August. (Photo sing”—a weekly roundup of noteworthy happen- provided) ings in Lansing, “Inside Lansing”—a monthly WALT’S View Our Ad & Current Values at www.waltsfoods.com SALE DATES: WED. DEC. 5th thru TUES. DEC. 11th, 2018
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18 | December 5, 2018 | The Lansing Journal Every community deserves a good newspaper TF South Rebel Players present Legally Blonde the Musical Evening performances December 6, 7, 8; matinee December 9
BY JENNIFER YOS LANSING, Ill. (December 1, 2017) - Omigod, you guys! TF South’s Rebel Players’ production of Legally Blonde the Musical is almost here! Legally Blonde fans, are you psyched, or what?! If ever a musical was perfect- ly cast, this one qualifies! Lead char- acter Elle Woods—perkily played by sophomore Natalie Dominiak—has some dreams to make come true! Based on Amanda Brown’s novel and the 2001 hit movie of the same title, Legally Blonde the Musical chronicles the exploits of bubbly blonde and fashion-forward Elle Wood as she sacrifices her UCLA sorority party lifestyle and applies to Harvard Law School in an all- out effort to win back ex-boyfriend Warner Huntington III—played by Sophomore Natalie Dominiak—in her leading role as Elle Woods—rehearses a number sophomore Brian Valentine—and with the Legally Blonde dance ensemble. (Photo: Jennifer Yos) prove to him that she is serious mar- riage material. December 6, at 7:00pm at TF South’s flowers, and cast-grams can also be TF South Drama Director Ann Dr. Henry L. Hertz Auditorium. Eve- purchased in the lobby. Holpert and Musical Director Sa- ning performances continue Friday TF South High School is located at mantha Elliott are thrilled with their and Saturday, December 7 and 8 18500 Burnham Avenue in Lansing. cast, crew, and Boosters. Accord- at 7:00pm. The show closes with a Above: Senior Jadyn Newman, in her ing to Holpert, students “came in Sunday matinee on December 9 at role as Elle’s friend and mentor Paulette, droves” to auditions, which were 2:00pm. rehearses the song “Ireland” in a beauty “so much fun because—omigod— Tickets are $8.00 for adults, $7.00 shop scene. (Photo: Jennifer Yos) they’re all good!” Over 50% of the for students and seniors, and $5.00 cast members are on stage for the for kids 12 and under. Patrons can Left: Sophomore Jeremiah Kimbrew, in first time, which forecasts ongo- bring two canned goods to be donat- his role as the “very determined” Emmett ing success for TF South’s popular ed to the Lansing Food Pantry and Forrest, rehearses “Chip on my Shoulder” with sophomore Natalie Dominiak as the drama program. receive $1.00 off their ticket price. lovelorn Elle. (Photo: Jennifer Yos) Opening night is Thursday, Raffle basket tickets, concessions, Subscribe to the daily digital edition at thelansingjournal.com/news/subscribe The Lansing Journal | December 5, 2018 | 19 Classifieds Services CONCRETE & PATCHING wanted radio/tv tubes ham/ Prices Slashed! Amana Stove, Three piece lighted wall unit oscillating multi-tool sets $13, Done On The Side to save you cb radios tube-testers old- $135; 2-3pc. bdrm sets, Dbl. fits 29” tv, shelves for decor scented gel crayons $6, towels HOME IMPROVEMENT: A&A money. 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BY MELANIE JONGSMA Billboard’s Heatseekers (West North Central) Album Charts. LANSING, Ill. (November 30, 2018) – Grilli’s new single “California” Indie Americana/Country Artist and is currently being played on many TF South alum Brian Grilli has fond radio stations and is #52 on Bill- memories of Lansing, and he cap- board Indicator. Written by Grilli tured many of them in a 2016 music and Jeanette Poll, “California” is video for his song, “My Hometown.” about a girl with big dreams who (The video can be viewed in the finds herself in a bad relationship online version of this article.) that eventually takes its toll. The story song is based on real events and is described as “sending a melan- choly message while keeping an almost Brian Grilli graduated from TF South in 1990. A few years ago he returned to the TF juxtaposed mid-tem- South field and other Lansing locations to film the 2016 music video for his song, “My po groove.” Hometown.” (Photo provided) Grilli’s music Andersson (Fuel) at the legendary Special, and Lucero. Debuting in 2013 Sound Kitchen Studio in Nash- Grilli sang the National Anthem with “Damn Good ville, Tennessee, with prominent for over 10,000 people at the 75th Day,” Grilli got attention from the Grilli says, “Growing up in a small musicians—Peter Keys (Lynyrd Annual Sturgis Rally for the Buffalo independent music world and the na- town like Lansing I think gives you Skynyrd), Jason Kott (Brent Cobb, Chip’s Freedom Day and is a proud tional music scene. The title track and a sense of always being part of a Robert Randolph), Eddie “Cowboy” voting member of the Americana first single climbed fast on the charts, family and keeps you down to earth Long (Jamey Johnson, Hank Wil- Music Association. reaching #1 on Indieworld. Brian has and humble. Don’t ever forget where liams Jr.), Shannon Boone (Fuel), written songs for “Sons of Anarchy” Fox Pointe possibilities you came from, and be proud of it!” and the award-winning independent Steve Peffer (Alabama), and Grilli has been talking with local On the charts documentary “Until It Hurts.” others—playing on the tracks. Dan connections about the possibility of This summer Grilli released the His success is attributed to Baird (The Georgia Satellites) is performing at Autumn Fest 2019, album “Deep South Symphony” his prolific songwriting, aggres- featured on two of the tracks. and he’d like to appear at the Fox through Spectra Music Group. sive-yet-melodic guitar playing, and Brian has had the opportunity Pointe venue even before that. To date the album has hit #25 on unique voice. Brian blends South- to perform across the USA. He has For booking information, contact Billboard’s Top Country Album ern Rock, Americana, Country, and shared bigger stages with country Grilli’s label rep, Bobby Collins, at Sales and #21 on Billboard’s Top Blues to form a familiar sound that stars Blackberry Smoke, Brantley Spectra Music Group: Americana/Folk Album Sales. It also doesn’t fit neatly into any one genre. Gilbert, Florida Georgia Line, Eli • 843-804-1289 hit #18 on Billboard’s Heatseekers “Deep South Symphony” is Grilli’s Young Band, Thomas Rhett, Tyler • bobbycollins@spectramusic- (National), #1 on Billboard’s Heat- second album. It was co-produced Farr, and Stoney LaRue as well group.com seekers (South Atlantic), and #3 on and recorded by Grilli and Andy as rockers Cheap Trick, Styx, .38 • spectramusicgroup.com Preparing children to meet Santa Claus Advice from an experienced mall Santa
BY MELANIE JONGSMA, WITH STEWART SCOTT wrong; he said he wanted to see Santa,’” says Scott. “One piece of advice LANSING, Ill. (November 26, 2018) – Christmas is to take a break, do some shopping, is quickly approaching, and families with young and allow the child to process the new children will be anxious to take their children experience. Thirty minutes later he or to see Santa Claus. It’s an age-old tradition. But she might be ready to share Christmas without the right preparation, the magical en- wishes with Santa.” counter could be a disaster. Take it from Stew- • Scott also suggests that moms and art Scott, a veteran Santa Claus with more than dads carry the child to Santa with the 10 years of experience. child facing away from Santa. When “Before my first Santa assignment with Lincoln Mall in 2007, I asked if I would need the parent sets the child on Santa’s lap, special training,” Scott said. “I always wanted Scott says he begins singing the ABC to play the role of Santa, but I had no idea what song, and the mom can say, “You know to expect. The only advice I received was, ‘Don’t that song Jimmy; so does Santa.” That promise anyone anything you can’t deliver, keep can serve as both a distraction and an both hands visible at all times, and watch out for introduction. teenagers.’ The first day on the job, the mall was • Sometimes Scott gets the parents bustling with children and their parents. I loved involved. “I will often ask the mom or every minute. I felt like I was born to be Santa dad to sit on the armrest of my chair Claus.” and hold the child. That way the child Scott found his encounters with children, their will focus on the photographer, and parents, and some adult visitors so enlighten- not Santa.” ing and often entertaining that he wrote a book Additional dos and don’ts are included about his experiences. Diary of a Mall Santa is near the back of Diary of a Mall Santa, and Stewart Scott has been playing Santa Claus since 2007. available through Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Scott hopes they are helpful as families (Photo provided) That book includes the following tips and more: prepare children or grandchildren for the and crying for the once-a-year keepsake picture • “When a child is inconsolable with fright, magical experience. with Santa,” says Scott. “And Santa doesn’t want often parents will say, ‘I don’t know what’s “You don’t want your child to be screaming that either.” Subscribe to the daily digital edition at thelansingjournal.com/news/subscribe The Lansing Journal | December 5, 2018 | 21 Miracle on 34th Street warms hearts at Theatre at the Center The musical version of the holiday classic doesn’t disappoint
Left: Neil Friedman BY JOSH BOOTSMA Friedman stands out as Kris and Stella Hoyt Kringle, making Santa Claus a real (Photo: Guy MUNSTER, Ind. (November 25, Rhodes) person in the play rather than a 2018) – When December rolls Below, from jolly, one-dimensional caricature. left: Courtney around, most of us are more than His performance has depth, and Jones, Dan willing to appreciate a pipe-wield- by the end of the play the audience Klarer, and ing snowman that talks, a red- begins to appreciate Friedman’s Michael nosed reindeer that flies, and a Kingston character not just because he’s (Photo: Brett rotund bearded man that sneaks Santa but because he’s a kindly, Beiner) down chimneys. During this time good, and loving man. of year, there are some stories that A hilarious surprise is Dan Klarer just captivate us, no matter how as Marvin Shellhammer, who brings far-fetched. a comedic flair to the Macy’s man- Miracle on 34th Street is one of ager not found in the original film. these stories—one that you can’t help but enjoy during the holidays. A Classic Reimagined This year, Theatre at the Center is The set uses a traditional store- trying its hand at captivating audi- front as the background for the ences with a musical version of the play, which is cleverly used to create classic 1947 film. a courtroom, apartment, and other locales in the story. Between the The Timeless Story stage, costumes, props, and lan- Set in New York during the hol- guage of the play, the audience is iday season, Miracle on 34th Street effectively taken back to the 1940’s. tells the tale of young Susan Walker The pit orchestra is excellent, (played by Stella Rose Hoyt) who accompanying the vocalists in meets Kris Kringle (Neil Friedman), numbers including Susan and a man playing the role of Santa Santa’s “It’s Beginning to Look a at Macy’s on 34th Street in New Lot Like Christmas,” “Toy Ballet”—a York—who also happens to be the wonderful dance scene in which real Santa Claus. Susan’s mom the toys of Macy’s come alive in Doris (Courtney Jones) works at Susan’s mind—and Santa’s unifying Macy’s and is intent on keeping anthem “Here’s Love,” one of the her daughter from believing the best numbers of the show. “fantasy” of Santa Claus. Miracle Miracle on 34th Street is an un- also follows the story of Fred Gailey abashed proclamation of love—one (Christopher Kale Jones) as he be- that still holds great value over 70 friends Susan, defends Kris Kringle, years after it was released. Theatre and starts to fall in love with Doris at the Center’s musical version of against his better judgment. As Kris the timeless classic achieves the Kringle’s real identity is tested, so appeal and message of the original too is the love that he has spread while using a talented cast, impres- across New York. sive design, and heart-warming Talented Actors music to make the story even more The four actors who play these charming. It’s well worth a trip to roles are the backbone of the musi- Ridge Road in Munster to be trans- cal—all are thoroughly convincing ported to 34th Street in New York. as their characters, and their vocal You won’t be disappointed. skills bring new life to a classic Special Events story. Hoyt is particularly charm- November 27 and 29: Talkback ing as she portrays Susan’s gradual Event – Audiences are invited to embrace of Santa and the love that stay after the performance for a the Christmas season brings. post-show discussion featuring members of the cast. December 6 and 14: Dinner/The- atre Event – Includes pre-show dinner buffet located across from the theatre lobby. For $60 (plus tax), Sometimes the evening includes dinner, fun Even surprises, and a show. Santa Regular Performances Needs Wednesdays and Thursdays: 2pm a Little Fridays: 7:30pm Help. Saturdays: 3pm and 7:30pm Sundays: 2:30pm See Us! Select Thursday and Sunday night performances also available Individual ticket prices range $ 00 from $42–$46. To purchase indi- vidual tickets, call the Box Office Any Purchaseoff at 219-836-3255 or Tickets.com at 3 $ Minimum Sale 10 800-511-1532. Group discounts are No Sale items available for groups of 11 or more. Fashionette 708-474-0349 Student tickets are $20 and gift certificates are also available. Fashionette Theatre at the Center is located The Store With A Little Bit More 3334 Ridge Road • Lansing at 1040 Ridge Road in Munster, 708-474-0349 Indiana. For more information, visit Tu-F 9:30-4:30, Sat. 9:30-3 www.TheatreAtTheCenter.com. 22 | December 5, 2018 | The Lansing Journal Every community deserves a good newspaper ANNOUNCING OUR 2019 SEASON GIVE THE GIFT OF LIVE THEATRE!
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WHITE CHRISTMAS The Musical NOV 14 - DEC 22 Subscribe to the daily digital edition at thelansingjournal.com/news/subscribe The Lansing Journal | December 5, 2018 | 23 Theatre at the Center announces 2019 Special Events Artists Lounge, Pink Floyd, a Munster Mustangs benefit, Creole, Switchback, comedy, and more come to Munster in 2019
INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BIG Tickets: Adults $30; Subscribers $28 ballads, classical choral selections, purchased as part of the four-show SPLASH PR “Two-show package” available: barbershop, folk melodies, patriotic package) When you purchase a ticket to this standards, familiar opera choruses, MUNSTER, Ind. (December 2018) From the Farm with Phil event and also Echoes of Pompeii, and novelty tunes. – Theatre at the Center has con- Potempa HALLOWEEN the price for both shows is $50. Tickets: $40; Lunch $21 plus tax; firmed the Special Events lineup for SPOOKTACULAR (October 27, Dinner $30 plus tax. For group 2019. Richard Friedman, general Love Letters, starring 2:30pm) rates, call 219-836-3258. manager at Theatre at the Center, Phil Potempa and Crista Join columnist and published says the line-up has been expanded Zivanovic (February 3, Switchback Americana cookbook author Phil Potempa for in response to the positive feedback 2:30pm) (June 9, 6:00pm) a frighteningly fantastic feast of received from 2018 audiences. Love Letters by A.R. Gurney is Duo Brian FitzGerald and Martin fun and surprises as he recreates touching, funny, and tragic—all McCormack perform an amalgam on stage the charm and traditions Artists Lounge Live, in the same stage story. The story of roots music formed by varied of the family farm kitchen. Phil will four-show package is composed of letters exchanged traditions. Songs about dryland prepare seven courses of favor- These tribute performances from over a lifetime between two inter- ite recipes, with time to spare for Michael Ingersoll’s Artists Lounge farming, twisters, and the flooding twined lives with a shared history prizes and giveaways. Live series are part of TATC’s 2019 along the Mississippi are inter- and trusted confidences as they spersed with tunes about lonely Tickets: Adults $30; Subscribers - Special Events line-up: - look to their futures. $25; add the Sunday Champagne • In April: Lean on Me: The Broth- truckers, working families, soldiers, Tickets: Adults $25; Subscrib- Brunch for $24 erhood of Rock and Roll, starring and even a late night romance in ers $20, with Champagne Sunday former “Jersey Boys” Michael In- the hay barn. FitzGerald and Mc- Season’s Greetings Brunch available for $24 plus tax gersoll and Christopher Kale Jones Cormack play mandolin, acoustic featuring The Four C • In June: Aretha Franklin: Queen of Creole Stomp: MARDI GRAS! guitar, and bass along with their in- Notes (December 28, 3:00pm) Soul stars Donica Lynn, who won (March 5, 7:00pm) credibly smooth blending of voices. For the first time, The Four C audience and critical acclaim in Led by French-speaking Creole Tickets: Adults $20; Subscribers Notes step on the TATC stage to TATC’s fall run of Ghost The Musical. fiddler and accordionist Dennis $15; Students $10; Dinner (4:30pm) perform Holiday Favorites. The • In August: Karen Carpenter: We’ve Stroughmatt, Creole Stomp returns $20 plus tax, or $12 plus tax for 12 Frankie Valli-inspired group cele- Only Just Begun features lead- in 2019 for one exclusive perfor- and under brated New Year’s Eve at TATC in ing lady Heidi Kettenring from mance on Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday. Aretha Franklin: Queen of 2017 and is ready to dazzle holiday Broadway’s Wicked. Tickets: Adults $30; Subscribers Soul (June 15, 3:00pm and audiences again. • In October: Brandon Bennett, from $25; Students $15; VIP $85 (includes 7:30pm) Tickets: Adults $40; Subscribers the multi-year run of Million Dollar show, dinner, drink ticket, and t-shirt) Chicago’s “Dreamgirl” Donica $35; Students $20 Quartet, will star in Elvis: My Way. Switchback (March 10, Lynn stars in an awe-inspiring Motown & More (December This four-show package is avail- 7:00pm) homage to the legendary Aretha 31, 6:00pm and 10:00pm) able for $135. Tickets to individual Brian FitzGerald and Martin Mc- Franklin. Lynn earned critical Ring in 2020 with the sounds of shows can be purchased through- Cormack blend American roots and acclaim, as well as a Chicago Jeff Motown & More by Sheryl Young- out the year. Celtic soul with the added excite- Award, for her heart-wrenching blood. Youngblood has been seen Ralph’s World (January 5, ment of talented Irish step dancers performance in Dreamgirls. The at TATC in The Signal and will be 11:00am) for the stage celebration. Chicago Tribune named her among bringing even more Motown to The mega-fun musical planet Dinner Tickets: Traditional Chicagoans of the Year. Munster with her band for this
Ralph’s World is the creation of Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner Tickets: Adults $45; Subscribers special one-night event. The Lansing write articles for to be a journalist do have You feature—if Voices Lansing Opinions: Submit something to our it. publish we’ll thoughtful and respectful, it’s to website on our tips” form the “Submit news ideas: Use Story ask questions. share ideas or is an invi feature Journeys” Journal recent “Lansing Photos: Our to submit photos and captions. anyone tation for of businesses, churches, organiza seeing a diversity love We Ads: support! your appreciate we pages, and in our tions, and events Ralph Covert—Indie rocker, song- $21 plus tax; Cash Bar Available $40; Students $20 (Only $33.75 when Tickets: Adults $45; Subscribers a voice. to b e a j ournalist h ave Y ou don’t h ave to contribute that are open ways but there are other Journal, anyone: • • • • writer, playwright, and children’s Switchback Tickets: Adults $30; purchased as part of the four-show $40; Students $20 (6:00pm perfor- book author. His “McCartneyesque” Subscribers $25; Students $15 package) mance only); Dinner Buffet Options style has won him hundreds of (Group rates: call 219-836-3258) Master Magician Dennis Available for $30.00 plus tax in thousands of “3-ft-and-under” fans The Berenstain Bears Watkins (June 23, 2:30pm) addition to ticket price. Cash Bar and their parents. Live! (March 30 at 10:00am, Watkins, an award-winning and Available. Group rates available by Tickets: Adults $20; Students $10 12:00pm, and 2:00pm) third-generation magician, works calling 219-836-3258. Echoes of Pompeii (January Stan and Jan Berenstain originally around the globe to bring magic to Comedy Nights 12, 7:30pm) published The Berenstain Bears in the masses. The 2019 dates for Comedy According to fans, Echoes of Pompeii 1974 and have gone on to produce Tickets: Adults $30; Subscribers Nights are the following Fridays: is “the best non-touring Floyd Tribute more than 300 books, three animat- $25; Students $15. Group rates • January 18 you will ever hear.” Based in Gary, In- ed television series, an upcoming available by calling 219-836-3258. • February 8 diana, the 10-piece band covers nearly feature-length movie, and a brand We’ve Only Just Begun: • April 5 50 years of Pink Floyd music. new musical. The Berenstain Bears Heidi Kettenring sings • June 14 Tickets: Adults $30; Subscribers $28 Live, the Musical is an adaptation of Karen Carpenter (August • September 6 “Two-show package” available: three of the Berenstain Bears books. 24, 3:00pm and 7:30pm) • October 25 When you purchase a ticket to this Tickets: Adults $20; Students $10 Chicago’s favorite leading lady Doors open at 6:30pm. Dinner event and also Kashmir, the price for Lean on Me: The from Broadway’s Wicked honors Buffet is from 7:00–8:00pm. both shows is $50. Brotherhood of Rock and the legendary Karen Carpenter, Comedy Show starts at 8:00pm. Munster’s Got Talent Roll (April 6, 3:00pm and lending her signature warmth to Tickets are $45 per person (January 16, 7:30pm) 7:30pm) beloved Carpenter classics. Songs Dinner & Show; $27 per person This Munster community event Part of the Artists Lounge Live include “Close to You,” “Superstar,” Show Only. Purchase the entire benefits the Munster High School Series, former “Jersey Boys” Mi- and many more. Comedy Night Show Series only for Marching Mustangs and their quest chael Ingersoll and Christopher Tickets: Adults $45; Subscribers $135, or $125 for Subscribers. for new uniforms and instruments. Kale Jones from the popular group $40; Students $20 (Only $33.75 when Ticket information Munster students take center stage Under the Streetlamp team up for purchased as part of the four-show To purchase individual tickets, in the spotlight, showcasing a a nostalgic musical stage journey package) call the Theatre at the Center Box variety of talents competing to be highlighting favorite songs from Elvis: My Way (October 26, Office at 219-836-3255 or Tickets. crowned this year’s champion. the 1950s and 1960s. 3:00pm and 7:30pm) com at 800-511-1552. Group dis- Tickets: VIP $30 (Row A Seating); Tickets: Adults $45; Subscribers Brandon Bennett (who played counts are available for groups of 11 Adults $20; Students aged 3–18 $15 $40 (Only $33.75 when purchased as Elvis in Chicago in Million Dollar or more by calling 219-836-3258. Kashmir (January 19, 7:30pm) part of the four-show package) Quartet) delivers a spine-tingling Theatre at the Center is a year- The group recreates the experi- Purdue Varsity Glee Club Elvis tribute that is fresh, power- round professional theater at its ence of a Led Zeppelin show with (May 7, 2:00pm and 7:30pm) ful, and right on time. Bennett was home in The Center for Visual and great attention to detail. Kashmir An annual favorite of TATC audi- named the “Ultimate Elvis Tribute Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, concerts are a sensory experience ences, this dynamic musical troupe Artist” by Elvis Presley Enterprises Munster, Indiana. Theatre at the with a sophisticated laser light performs a versatile repertoire that at Graceland. Center offers downtown-caliber show, similar to those of the Led includes gospel, vocal jazz, swing, Tickets: Adults $45; Subscribers performances in an accessible Zeppelin era. contemporary hits, romantic $40; Students $20 (Only $33.75 when venue with plenty of free parking. 24 | December 5, 2018 | The Lansing Journal Every community deserves a good newspaper ANNOUNCEMENTS CROSSWORD Birthday
Happy Birthday to my beautiful daughter Madison May God bless you immensely on your birthday Love Dad
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26 | December 5, 2018 | The Lansing Journal Every community deserves a good newspaper Lansing pitcher attends signing day at Guaranteed Rate Field Nic Vitiritti’s story is one of accomplishment—on and off the field
BY JOSH BOOTSMA lean right-hander is capable of pitch- ing a fastball up to 87 miles per hour, LANSING, Ill. (November 22, 2018) and he threw a no-hitter in August – Last week Wednesday, a starting during an ACE game in Ohio. He’s pitcher walked into Guaranteed Rate also likely to be an important part of Field, the home of the White Sox, and Mount Carmel’s 2019 season, accord- committed to playing baseball for ing to head coach Brian Hurry. the next four years. But the pitch- “The key for us is knowing which er wasn’t a major league baseball pitchers are going to step up and player—he was 19-year-old Lansing give us a chance to win…and we resident Nic Vitiritti. think Nic is going to be one of those Along with nearly 20 other young guys,” Hurry said. “He has all the men, Vitiritti participated in the [leadership] characteristics that can “ACE Signing Day Ceremony,” an lead us to a championship season.” annual event held at Guaranteed Rate Field where participants in the Overcoming Obstacles Amateur City Elite (ACE) baseball Vitiritti is just as proud of what program commit to playing baseball he’s overcome to make it to the ball for colleges across the country. diamond. At 4 years old, Vitiritti was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, a Signing Day disease which could easily have kept Vitiritti, who is in his senior year him from playing baseball as active- at Mount Carmel High School, signed to play for Carthage College, ly as he has. Instead, he says, living an NCAA Division Three school in with the disease has opened oppor- Kenosha, Wisconsin. tunities to push himself. “Having a “It was pretty unreal,” said Vitiritti, disability or a disease doesn’t have reflecting on the event, “It makes to stop you,” he says. “You can still be just as successful.” you feel almost like a pro.” Lansing’s Nic Vitiritti, a senior at Mount Carmel High School, participated in the “ACE The event featured an appearance Vitiritti mentors other diabetics (Amateur City Elite) Signing Day Ceremony” at Guaranteed Rate Field. He signed to play by White Sox shortstop Tim Ander- at his school and annually attends for Carthage College, an NCAA Division Three school in Kenosha, Wisconsin. (Photo: son. “He talked with us…and he made “Slam Dunk for Diabetes,” a three- Mary Compton) us feel like we’re not just littler base- day basketball camp where he inter- ball players. It was a special feeling,” acts with diabetic youth. “[Diabetes] Vitiritti said. really hasn’t affected me negatively. The ACE program is run by the I use it to push myself and mentor White Sox and grants players 12–18 others…and keep them positive,” years old opportunities to travel Vitiritti said. around the country with their team. Future vision Baseball Background Moving forward, Vitiritti is excited Vitiritti has been playing with ACE to play baseball at Carthage college, since 2017, and he has been playing and is both optimistic and realistic baseball all his life. He began playing about his future as a ballplayer. “I with his dad and older brothers at want to play baseball until I can’t do a young age, and started in Lansing it anymore,” he said. Eventually, Vi- Little League. tiritti wants to become an architect “My parents and two older broth- and open his own firm. ers have been supportive of me and At 17 years of age, the lifelong Lan- baseball all my life,” explained Vitirit- sing resident is already remarkable, ti, “and this year especially, trying to and there’s no telling what he might find a college.” be able to do in the years to come, on On the ball diamond, Vitiritti’s ac- and off the pitcher’s mound. complishments are impressive. The Experience the Difference! PreK Preview Night 3-year-old and 4-year-old programs Thursday, January 17 6:30 - 8:00 Meet our Bring your teachers child along! Kindergarten Preview Night English Track and Spanish Immersion Track Thursday, January 24 6:30 - 8:00
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(Photo: Sue Krusza) Krusza and pairs partner Darius Sanders finish fourth in final round
BY CARRIE STEINWEG each year since. She has competed such an amazing experience, just where her mother, Sue Krusza, in individual, pairs, and quartet cat- out of this world,” she said. The pair taught lessons. She looks forward LANSING, Ill. (December 4, 2018) – egories. This year was her best yet. made it to the final round where to many more years of competing. You’ve got to really love something It was her fifth year of competing they finished fourth. Junior competitions go up to age 18, to practice it six or seven days a in pairs with her partner, Darius and at that time she can then transi- week for 2–3 hours a day. That’s Everything but the ice Sanders, 16, of Chicago. The duo Although a lot of the training tion to the senior competitions where what 14-year-old Sami Krusza does. advanced from the Great Lakes she would skate against other adults. and the moves are the same, roller Her passion is roller skating. Kru- Regionals in June in Appleton, Wis- She and Sanders will have two skating doesn’t get quite the recog- sza’s coach, Julie Jessup, says, “She consin, to the Nationals in Lincoln, more years to compete together as nition that ice skating does. Accord- loves skating probably more than Nebraska, in July. Krusza competed a juniors pair before Sanders turns ing to Jessup, the skaters are really anyone I’ve ever taught.” in eight categories at Nationals and 18 and they will have to move to the doing the same thing, but the sport Krusza was just three years old earned six medals—four gold and senior division. They already have doesn’t have the Olympic backing, when she began skating. “She two bronze. She and Sanders earned their sights on another world com- so it doesn’t generate the same started in classes and saw the big two of those gold medals as a pair. petition and hope to advance to the interest from the public. girls and wanted to compete,” said The pair are four-time U.S. National 2019 Artistic World Skating Cham- As similar as the sports are, it’s Jessup. “The first lesson I gave her Skating Champions. pionships next July in Barcelona. quite a different feel. As confident was 7 minutes—and she competed Their success at Nationals se- Jessup, who also coaches 12 other as Krusza is in the roller rink, she the next day.” She was four. cured them a spot at the Artistic skaters, said, “We hope we can find admitted that she found it difficult World Skating Championships in some sponsors who love what they Her best year yet to ice skate when she tried it. Jessup Krusza has continued to compete La Vendee, France, in October. They are doing and who can help pay for skated before a sold-out said roller skaters are working with travel, lessons, and outfits.” Dona- crowd with more than heavier skates than ice skaters. tions to the non-profit skate club 1,000 skaters from 32 Learning at Lynwood would be tax-deductible. countries competing. It Krusza’s interest in roller skating For more information, or to sup- was Krusza’s first trip out came from all the time she spent at port the Lynwood Skate Club, contact of the county. “It was just Lynwood Roller Rink as a youngster, Jessup at [email protected].
Left: Lansing’s Sami Krusza (left), Coach Julie Jessup, and partner Darius Sanders made it to the Artistic Skating World Championships in France this year. (Photo: Sue Krusza) Below and right: There’s a lot of similarity between competitive roller skating and competitive ice skating, though roller skating doesn’t get as much coverage. (Photo: Sue Krusza) 28