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FastGetting facts about the ready choices Lansing for voters April face at the polls2

Why Vote? Residents who vote are responsible for choosing the people who will directly impact community life and services in our schools, library, parks, and government. Early voting begins March 18 at the Lansing Public Library. Tuesday, April 2, is Election Day at polling places throughout Lansing. LANSING, Ill. present as much (March 1, 2019) - Part of information as possible, in dollars, so their Boards are elected pages inside, readers will find brief what makes election season diffi- as balanced a format as possible, so cult—particularly for first-time by tax-paying voters. bios of the candidates who respond- that individual voters can decide voters—is that municipal elections The boxes below give a brief over- ed to our request for information. which candidates’ qualifications involve multiple entities. These en- view of what these organizations do The Lansing Journal does not en- are best suited to the job residents’ tities are all supported by taxpayer for the Lansing community. On the dorse any particular candidates. We taxes are paying them to do. Village Board District 215 District 171* District 158* Library Board Park Board Trustees School Board School Board School Board Trustees Commissioners What they do Trustees Trustees Trustees What they do What they do Village Trustees initi- What they do *Lansing residents living *Lansing residents living The Library Board hires The Park Board is primar- ate, consider, and vote School Board 215 estab- south of 186th vote for this north of 186th vote for this and oversees the Library ily responsible for poli- Elementary School District. Elementary School District. on issues that affect life lishes policy to provide a Director, who consults cy-making, but also works in Lansing—economic school system that rep- What they do What they do with them about program- closely with Lan-Oak Park development, public safety, resents the best com- School Board 171 respon- School Board 158 Trustees ming and finances. The District Superintendents roads and infrastructure, munity and professional sibilities include direct- establish vision, adopt Library Board is respon- to maintain and enhance finances, and proper- concepts of education. The ing the Superintendent, budgets, set calendars, ap- sible for reviewing the Lansing’s parks, bike path, ty. Trustees make their Board oversees the Super- overseeing the budget, prove curriculum, and hire budget and approving all Eisenhower Community decisions by listening to intendent, who applies the approving curriculum, the Superintendent, who expenditures. Center, and Eisenhower resident concerns, asking policies and is responsible evaluating the educational oversees the five elementa- Fitness Center, and to What they’re paid for staff recommendations, for the effective adminis- program, and communi- ry schools in this district, make programming and and considering long-term tration of the four schools cating the schools’ activi- all located in Lansing. $0/year facilities available for use impacts. ties to the community. The by residents and other in this district. District 215 What they’re paid Terms includes Calumet City as two schools in this district The seven Library Trustees community organizations. What they’re paid $0/year well as Lansing. are located in Lansing and are elected to staggered $13,000/year What they’re paid serve families in Lansing Terms and meetings six-year terms. The Library What they’re paid and Lynwood. $0/year Terms and meetings School Board 158 consists Board meets once a month. $0/year of seven Trustees elected The Village Board consists What they’re paid Voter choices Terms and meetings to four-year terms. The of six Trustees elected to Terms and meetings $0/year Vote for 2 of these 3: The five Trustees are usual meeting schedule is four-year terms. The usual School Board 215 consists 5 Lillian Ball elected to six-year terms. Terms and meetings once a month. meeting schedule is twice of seven Trustees elected 5 Geoffrey M. Erlenborn The Park Board meets School Board 171 is a month. to four-year terms. The 5 Judy Koch once a month. composed of seven Voter choices usual meeting schedule is Vote for 3 of these 4: Voter choices Trustees elected to four- See bios on page 4 Voter choices once a month. 5 Abimael Duran Vote for 3 of these 4: year terms. Usual meeting Vote for 3 of these 3: 5 Mary Kelly 5 Saad Abbasy (Village Voter choices schedule is once a month. 5 Karen Adams Voice Party) Vote for 3 of these 6: 5 Denise Jones Williams 5 Jim Long 5 Mike Fish (Village Voice 5 Sheryl Black (All Voices Voter choices 5 Jencelyn King-Witzel 5 Micaela Smith Party) Matter) Vote for 4 of these 5: No bios available No bios available 5 Larry Thomas 5 Michael Bolz (Citizens 5 Dennis J Altgilbers Jr. (Independent candidate) for District 215) 5 Desiree Ambrose 5 Jerry Zeldenrust (Village 5 Kevin Green (All Voices 5 David M. Lilly District 510 Voice Party) Matter) 5 Cozette Y. Pettigrew South Suburban College Board Trustees 5 Jesse Michael Terrazas See bios on page 3 5 Miacole Nelson (All District 510 includes 18 villages, ranging in population from 1,532 (East Hazel Crest) Voices Matter) See bios on page 4 to 56,831 (Tinley Park). With a population of 28,086, Lansing is the third largest 5 Rita Oberman (Citizens village served by South Suburban College, so it is important for Lansing to have rep- for District 215) resentation on the Board. 5 Morgan Waller (Citizens What they’re paid Voter choices for District 215) $0/year Vote for 2 of these 3: See bios on page 3 5 Anthony DeFilippo Terms and meetings 5 Vivian Payne The seven Trustees are elected to six-year 5 Max Solomon terms. The South Suburban College Board

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2 | March 6, 2019 | The Lansing Journal Every community deserves a good newspaper When and where to vote in Lansing Early Voting, Election Day polling places, and ways to register to vote

by Melanie Jongsma voting will be available only at assigned polling Registering to vote places, from 6:00am–7:00pm. There are 10 polling US citizens who turn 18 on or before April 2 this LANSING, Ill. (March 1, 2019) - Voters in Lansing places in Lansing, serving 20 precincts: year, and who live in their election precinct at least have a variety of options—for registering to vote 1. Bethel Church (3500 Glenwood-Lansing Rd)—Pre- 30 days prior to April 2, are eligible to register. as well as for actually casting a ballot. Early Voting cincts 5, 14, 18, and 44 Illinois allows residents to register online. begins on Monday, March 18, at the Lansing Public 2. Coolidge School (17845 Henry St)—Precincts 16 and 65 Vote.gov is a user-friendly portal to registration. Library. And Election Day voting takes place on April 3. First Church PCA (3134 Ridge Rd)—Precincts 43, 47, Registration is also possible at all Early Voting 2 at the specific polling places listed in this article. and 57 sites—two forms of ID are needed, one of which 4. Lansing Police Department (2710 170th)—Precinct 17 Early Voting 5. Lansing Presbyterian Church (2625 Ridge Rd)—Pre- shows the voter’s current address. Carolyn Smith People who take advantage of Early Voting cincts 19 and 68 is one of the officials who serve during Early report that the benefits include avoiding the lines 6. On Election Day, Lansing Public Library (2750 Indi- Voting at the Lansing Public Library, and she and and the last-minute politicking that are typical ana Ave) is the polling place for Precinct 18. It is only her team work hard to accommodate new voters of Election Day voting. The Lansing location for during Early Voting that all Lansing residents can vote and make the voting experience enjoyable. Early Voting is the Lansing Public Library. Dates at the library, regardless and hours are: of precinct. • Monday, March 18: 9:00am–5:00pm 7. New Hope Church (3642 • Tuesday, March 19: 9:00am–5:00pm Lake St)—Precinct 51 Carolyn Smith shows off the selfie station • Wednesday, March 20: 9:00am–5:00pm 8. Oak Glen School (2101 during last October’s Early Voting. • Thursday, March 21: 9:00am–5:00pm E. 182nd St)—Precincts (Photo: Melanie Jongsma) • Friday, March 22: 9:00am–5:00pm 50, 114, and 117 • Saturday, March 23: 9:00am–5:00pm 9. Reavis School (17121 Roy • Sunday, March 24: 10:00am–4:00pm St)—Precincts 13 and 61 • Monday, March 25: 9:00am–7:00pm 10. St. Anthony (3025 Spring • Tuesday, March 26: 9:00am–7:00pm Lake Dr)—Precinct 56 • Wednesday, March 27: 9:00am–7:00pm If you have a Voter ID, • Thursday, March 28: 9:00am–7:00pm your precinct number is • Friday, March 29: 9:00am–7:00pm printed on it. The Cook • Saturday, March 30: 9:00am–5:00pm County website also • Sunday, March 31: 10:00am–4:00pm provides easy access to • Monday, April 1: 9:00am–5:00pm polling information— Voters do not need a government-issued photo ID voters can input their in order to early vote, but it can be helpful in case of address and last name, questions about a voter’s registration, address, or and the site will pro- signature. Registered voters who bring their Voter The vide the name and ad- ID card can fast-track because Early Voting sites dress of the appropri- have card readers at every check-in station. ate polling place, along Lansing Journal Early voting is set up on the second floor of the with a map. Visit www. library, in the glass-walled room facing the top of cookcountyclerk.com/ the staircase. The Lansing Public Library is locat- About us service/polling-places Every community deserves a good newspaper. 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The toll-free number for hearing-impaired people is 800-927-9275. Popp If you want to join these wonderful people The Lansing Journal is a member of the Illinois Press Association, Independent Free Papers of America, and the Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce. in keeping our community informed about Lansing news, consider giving online any time: thelansingjournal.com/news/support/ Or mail an occasional check to The Lansing Journal, P.O. Box 742, Lansing IL 60438. Not all the news appears in print. Stay informed via daily email: thelansingjournal.com/news/subscribe The Lansing Journal | March 6, 2019 | 3 The Lansing Journal requested bio and 19, 2018, online post that was distributed in the brief bios below. Candidates within platform information from all candidates via email, and in conversations at various each category are listed in alphabetical in an October 27, 2018, Facebook post, our events around town. Any candidate who order, regardless of party or slate. November 2018 print edition, a November responded with information is included Village Board candidates (vote for 3 of these 4)

5 Saad Abbasy 5 Mike Fish 5 Larry Thomas 5 Jerry Zeldenrust Resumé highlights Resumé highlights Resumé highlights Resumé highlights • Chair of Planning & Zoning • 30 years in Lansing’s Public • Bachelors Degree in Criminal • Village Trustee, 2 years Board Works Department, retired as Justice • Chair of Finance Department a rk Bo rd • Certified Fraud Examiner and Interim Superintendent • Licensed Restorative Justice and Police Department Senior Compliance Analyst • Planning & Zoning Board Counselor • 29 years in the Lansing • Alumnus of Oak Glen School, member • LACE member Police Department, retired as Memorial Junior High, TF South • Former Park Board President • Lansing Lions Club member Commander • Former LARC Board President • Love for Lansing liaison Saad Abbasy: “I Larry Thomas: understand what Mike Fish: “I’m running Jerry Zelden- young families “Voters need for all of Lan- rust: “Voters in are looking Trustees that sing. We are Lansing should for when they listen to all con- all Lansing. seriously con- decide where to cerns and then And Lansing sider who they shop, or where actively engage voters should be choose to have to go out to eat. I understand the in seeking solu- looking for a candidate that can lead their village need for fun and affordable enter- tions. Experience in the workings provide transparency and dedi- for the next four years. My hope is tainment options for families. As and best practices of municipal cation to the people they serve. they research who they are confi- a Trustee I can offer ideas on how government is helpful in easing Lansing deserves that. Especially dent putting their trust in as indi- to attract young families—ideas the transition of these types of in a Trustee. I’m not interested viduals: candidates who will make such as creating programs to elected positions. A sound sense in creating waves or in changing informed, responsible decisions attract or even assist first-time of fiscal responsibility is essential Lansing from what it is. I want to about matters that will affect all home buyers. Voters can also in determining what solutions to enhance what we already have.” our lives in many ways. That is know that I will be a Trustee that village issues are both productive a huge responsibility for us as prepares, and that I’ll faithfully do and yet affordable.” Trustees and one that should not my homework and research.” be taken lightly.” District 215 School Board candidates (vote for 3 of these 6)

5 Sheryl Black oversight, and it lets the Admin- Circuit Court students were not applying for Resumé highlights istration know we are actually • Parent of four District 215 alumni many scholarships available. I • Current School Board member, looking at the bills, and we are heard about the 100 Black Men IASB Master Board Member actually looking at how the tax- Miacole Nelson: Scholarship Program, and we • Co-Chair of Safety Committee, payers’ money is being spent. We “With my back- were able to get several students member of Policy Committee are committed to doing things ground and on-the-spot scholarships—now • Parent of two TF South alumni responsibly; we want to do more knowledge of it is an annual event we attend. • Successful leadership of 2010 with less. Our district has strived our district I Several years ago I encouraged referendum campaign in Dis- to keep that tax levy where it’s at can help provide our counselors to submit student trict 171 for the past 10 years, and we hope the necessary lists for ISAC Scholarships; this to do it for another 10 years.” leadership that moves the district year 30 students received these Sheryl Black: in right direction for the future of scholarships.” “The number 5 Kevin Green our children and our community. one priority for Resumé highlights I have served within our schools 5 Morgan Waller the School Board • 5 years at Schrum Junior High working to improve student Resumé highlights should be focus- School Athletic Department achievement and rallying parents • Cook County Business Analyst ing on what is • 2 years at TF South High School to get engaged in educational • Membership Chairman for best for all the Athletic Department issues. I am clear about the need National Black MBA Association, students we serve. While the demo- • Administrator of youth pro- to close the achievement gap, and Chicago Chapter graphics of the student population grams in Calumet City my top priority is to ensure that • Previous substitute teacher for have changed and we now serve ap- • Parent of a District 215 student all students have access to a qual- all four schools in District 215 proximately 90% students of color, ity education that prepares them • Masters Degree in Public Ad- the demographics of the School Kevin Green: “I to become productive citizens.” ministration; Bachelors Degree Board do not reflect that change.” am committed in Public Relations and Political to advocating 5 Rita Oberman Science 5 Michael Bolz for our children, Resumé highlights • Endorsed by Local 683 IFT Resumé highlights ensuring they • Eight-year District 215 School • Eight-year School Board are equipped Board member, IASB Master Morgan Waller: member, current Vice President with the tools Board Member “Giving back • Chair of Curriculum Committee needed to be successful. I would • Chair of Policy Committee and to the commu- and Technology Committee like to build on our after school Building and Grounds, Co-Chair nity has been • Board IASB Delegate programs, improving athletic of Safety Committee my number one • Masters Degree in Learning achievement, and infusing aca- • Six-year District 171 School priority. I am Sciences, PhD in process demics and athletics. I am ready Board member, serving as passionate about • Endorsed by Local 683 IFT to be the voice for the students President, Vice-President, and being a voice of the younger gen- and families that constitute Dis- Secretary eration and bringing a wide range Michael Bolz: trict 215. I am vested in the com- • Parent of two TF South of perspectives to the table. I am “We [the Candi- munity and ready to work toward graduates passionate about applying my ry Bo a rd, nd P te i nfo: V ll ag e Bo a rd, S chool rds, Lib r ry dates for District positive change.” • Endorsed by Local 683 IFT educational experiences to raise 215 slate] are awareness, create fairness, and committed to 5 Miacole Nelson Rita Oberman: bring solidarity to District 215. I making fiscal- Resumé highlights “Obtaining have been heavily involved in the ly responsible • Teamsters Local 700 Union scholarships for community and because of that, I decisions. Of course, every single Steward our students am empowered to relate, create, candidate will tell you that. The • Experienced District 215 Board became a prime execute, and lead.” difference here is, we read every member concern when

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District 171 School Board candidates (vote for 4 of these 5) Ca nd i d a

5 Dennis J. Altgilbers Jr. Sunnybrook 171. I am willing to • Director at Large of South Cook’s • Lansing Soccer Club coach No information provided do the work necessary to make us Division Governing Board • Telecommunications technician the best! I know that this is not (20 years) 5 Desiree Ambrose an easy job because there are so Cozette Petti- • Bilingual (Spanish and English) Resumé highlights many stakeholders, but we should grew: “My love • Masters Degree in Public Ad- be able to work together for the for children is Jesse Michael

ministration; BSN-RN greater good—the students.” why I continue Terrazas: “I am te i nfo, cont nued • President of Chamberlain Uni- to serve on the very involved in versity Student Nurse Associa- 5 David M. Lilly Sunnybrook 171 my children’s tion (2016–2017) No information provided School Board. education. I am • PTA member I have encouraged fellow Board a strong believer • Volunteer with Ronald McDonald 5 Cozette Pettigrew members to increase their learning in after-school House Oak Lawn, Special Olym- Resumé highlights in matters concerning our board programs such as sports, STEM, pics, Feed My Starving Children • Six-year School Board member, work, enhancing our district, and IMSA, and Civil Air Patrol. I want current President engaging our community. I work to be part of important decisions Desiree Am- • IASB Master Board Member, with our superintendent and advo- that affect all children in District brose: “Commu- 2017 and 2018 cate with all stakeholders to always 171. I want to be an advocate for nication is key • School Board committee ser- do what’s best for our kids.” all children, parents, teachers, to helping take vice: Policy, Teachers Contract and community. I want to make a the district to Renewal, Strategic Planning 5 Jesse Michael Terrazas difference.” the next level. (two consecutive terms), Sec- Resumé highlights I believe that ond-Round Administrators • Awarded “Lansing Special Vol- I can bring some fresh ideas to Interview and Hiring unteer” in 2018 Library Board candidates (vote for 2 of these 3)

5 Lillian Ball 5 Geoffrey Erlenborn 5 Judith Koch Resumé highlights Resumé highlights Resumé highlights • District 19 Director for Illinois PTA (2004) • Retired Quality Control Inspector, US Steel • 12-year Library Board member, 10 years Treasurer • President of School District 171 PTA (2009) • Regular patron of Lansing Public Library • Former high school teacher, TF North and • Secretary of Illinois State Board of Directors • 31-year resident of Lansing Rockford East • Current Director, All God’s Children Preschool Lillian Ball: “If given the Geoffrey Erlenborn: “As a Judith Koch: “As a Library chance to work side-by-side homeowner and property tax Trustee, I was privileged to with the Board members to payer, I am very interested be a part of the building of keep programs going or share in how the mechanics of the the new exterior of the library my knowledge on how to fur- library work—in other words, building as well as the trans- ther progress, that would be an how our tax dollars are being formation of the library interi- accomplishment I would be proud of.” spent. I hope I can make a difference.” or, parking lot, and landscaping.” O’ years2 and years1010—let’s in do it again here ) business St. Patrick’ V S Weekend 3249 Airport Drive / GlenwooD-lAnsinG roAD lAnsinG MunicipAl Airport ! 708-474-Ques visit our Facebook page: lynnie Ques Airport Bar & Grill Celebrations thursDA Cookie y,painting MArch 14 3 different festive cookies! (7–9:00pm)

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(February 21, 2019) - Larry Thomas Jr. Party kept their 2017 campaign promises: to repave to contractors with specific criteria for rejuvenation. hosted his first campaign event as an Independent roads, to fix sidewalks, to bring back the Santa Claus Abbasy added that as Trustee, he would like to explore candidate for Village Trustee on February 21 at Lynnie House, and to create the Human Relations Commis- an incentive program for first-time home buyers in Ques in Lansing. The three-hour event was largely in- sion. Mike Fish spoke of his history of commitment to Lansing to promote homeownership in Lansing. He formal as the 10-year Lansing resident focused primar- Lansing through his tenure with Public Works and his also feels there is a need to encourage the administra- ily on personal interactions with attendees. Approx- community service, and he shared his interest in help- tion to increase code enforcement and go after repeat imately 45 people filtered in and out throughout the ing Lansing seniors and in improving technology in offenders of code violations. evening, most of whom were Lansing residents eager the Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments. Saad to support Thomas, learn more about him, or both. Abbasy believes his current job in financial regulation, Challenged by three candidates of the Village Voice which involves working as a fraud examiner, will help All four candidates at Lansing Party—Lansing’s sole political party—Thomas does him as a Trustee to look at issues with a critical eye. Public Library—March 12 not have the same system of support in place as his Afterwards, the three candidates took questions competition, but is confident that his network of con- from the audience. BY MELANIE JONGSMA nections and his unique outlook on village issues will Economic growth LANSING, Ill. (March 2019) – In preparation for Early influence voters to vote for him. A couple of Lansing residents shared suggestions Voting (which begins March 18) and Election Day (April Diverse ideas and concerns about economic growth in Lansing. 2), the Lansing public will have an opportunity to meet “I would love to bring more diversity to [the Vil- One commented, “I’d like to hear some specifics on all four candidates who are running for the three spots lage Board of Trustees],” said Thomas during a short how you plan on attracting businesses, and what type on the Village Board. Beginning at 6:30pm on Tuesday, speech. “We need more innovative ideas; we need of businesses you are trying to attract. “ Zeldenrust March 12, the Lansing Public Library will host its sixth things to not be so responded that with a full candidate forum. stagnant in Lan- slate of 2019 events planned, sing.” Thomas is 20 Fox Pointe will be an eco- An election-year tradition The Lansing Public Library’s first Candidate Forum years younger than nomic hub for Lansing with was in 2009, when four mayoral candidates and six most current Board future business opportuni- trustee candidates were vying for votes. Library members. ties. Abbasy added that the Director Debbie Albrecht, who considers the library a Lansing resident Village has tax incentives community center rather than simply a book museum, Gloria Biondi is also they can use to court the invited all 10 candidates that year to share their excited by the racial kinds of businesses that will campaign platforms, and she invited the community diversity Thomas attract more businesses. He to attend, listen, and submit questions. Thus began a would bring to the mentioned a couple of big- tradition that Albrecht has maintained for every elec- Village Board, where name hotels—one of them tion year since. In most years, the library forum is the six white trustees Hilton—that have shown only opportunity for Lansing voters to meet all their currently serve. “I Independent Village Board Trustee candidate Larry Thomas interest in Lansing. He also options and compare them side by side. like the idea that we Jr. chats with supporters during his February 21 event at added that having successful Lynnie Ques. (Photo: Josh Bootsma) Albrecht will give each candidate two minutes for have a black candi- businesses in town and pro- introductory remarks, and she will ask one or two gen- date because we have moting them shows prospec- eral questions for all four candidates to answer, but the a racially mixed community, and I’ve always been an tive businesses that there’s a customer base willing to rest of the evening activist in these areas,” she explained. spend money. Fish mentioned the importance of Torrence Avenue will be a “meet Enhancing Lansing as a route to Fox Pointe and how and greet,” during Thomas has emphasized during his campaign that the current Village Board has which attendees he doesn’t want to change Lansing so much as “en- plans to fix up and beautify the can approach spe- hance” it, saying, “My whole campaign, everything I Torrence corridor. Zeldenrust cific candidates want to do is all about making Lansing better. I don’t added that they envision attract- individually with want to change Lansing—I don’t want to do any- ing upscale stores with adequate questions one-on- thing different in Lansing. All I want is for Lansing to parking using TIF districts and one. The entire become better.” Class 8 tax incentives. event is only an hour, so the candi- Reaching youth Lansing Municipal dates are carefully His message struck a chord with six-year Lansing Airport considering what resident Chester Kidd, who came to the event to meet Another resident asked if there information to Thomas for the first time and is excited by the can- Village Voice Party candidate Saad Abbasy (right) chats with were plans to revitalize the air- highlight in their didate’s experience working with younger residents. supporters during the party’s February 25 event at Troost. port. Zeldenrust explained that two-minute open- Kidd said, “Quite often, we have a lot of young people (Photo: Jennifer Yos) previously the airport had leases ing statements, who are overlooked or dismissed...and I think we on all of the buildings with county and what questions might be posed from audience should give young people every chance possible to im- lease taxes that no one was paying. He said it took some members. (A list of sample questions appears in the prove not only their lives but [older residents’] lives.” paperwork, but they had the lease taxes removed from online version of this article. Use “Library Forum” in Cara Aljoe, who has lived in Lansing for a year and all but one property, and the arrangements are now con- the search field at www.thelansingjournal.com.) worked with Thomas on a podcast, is optimistic about cessions. They hope to get the Ford Hangar out of FAA his future on the Village Board: “It’s amazing to see him control so that the Ford Hangar Foundation can revital- Youth and experience The four Trustee candidates bring two complemen- go from just talking about it and doing the work to now ize the structure and turn it into an asset for Lansing. tary assets—youth and experience—to the municipal actually being out there and wanting to lead with the Midwest Aerospace is the airport’s fixed base operator election ballot. All four have lengthy resumés show- city. ...I think Larry will really be about [the residents].” that fixes planes, handles the full-service fuel, and caters casing a variety of relevant experience, in Lansing and “I work for you” to the pilots. beyond. The two youngest candidates, Abbasy (34) Thomas concluded his speech, in part, with the Environmental concerns and Thomas (35), have related to the needs of young following: “I would love if all of us could come out on A fourth resident brought up environmental con- families, young businesses, and young people getting April 2nd and do the most important thing that you cerns, mentioning a Lansing school that does not have involved in community. At 65 and 55, Fish and Candi- can do—which is vote. Anything that you all feel I need recycling program. Abbasy encouraged her to commu- date Jerry Zeldenrust are both retired, with decades of to know so that I can make your life better and make nicate her concerns to the School Board. He added that service to established Lansing organizations. Lansing better—you guys let me know. I work for you.” the Village recently worked with Homewood Disposal to offer an e-waste program, and that although the Voter preparation Village Voice Party at Troost Village may not be able to address every environmental Albrecht says the March 12 forum is a good way to concern, they can be a resource for finding solutions. conduct voter research. “It’s a hard choice,” she said about this year’s candidates. “I’ll be curious to see if we by Jennifer Yos Residential concerns get a good crowd at the event.” LANSING, Ill. (February 25, 2019) - The Lansing Village Another resident expressed a concern about rental Typically the library forums have drawn 100 people Voice Party recently hosted an evening event at Troost properties in Lansing that are not being properly or more, and Albrecht would love to see even higher Coffee & Tea, offering Lansing residents an opportunity maintained, and asked how the Village intends to pro- attendance, but she recognizes that voter interest to meet their three Trustee candidates, hear their plat- mote homeownership and beautification in the town. declines in years when it’s not a mayoral race. form, and ask questions before the April 2 election. About Zeldenrust explained that the Village administration The Lansing Public Library is located at 2750 Indiana a dozen Lansing residents and supporters gathered to had, until recently, held a partnership with South Sub- Avenue in Lansing, Illinois. The opportunity to meet interact with candidates Saad Abbasy, Mike Fish, and urban Land Bank and Development Authority to take the four candidates running for Village Trustee is Jerry Zeldenrust. Lansing’s Mayor Patty Eidam was also over titles, fix properties up, and sell them, but they Tuesday, March 12, at 6:30pm in the stage area on the in attendance to show support for her party candidates. became disillusioned when they saw that renovations upper level. After an introductory welcome from Trustee candi- were superficial, houses were more likely rented than date Saad Abbasy, the three candidates shared their sold, and renters were not invested in the upkeep. So personal experiences living and working in Lansing the Village recently cut ties with South Suburban Land 6 | March 6, 2019 | The Lansing Journal Every community deserves a good newspaper

Bells, from page 1 A chronology of the Fox Pointe contract controversy Trustee discussion, Google results, a case of pneumonia, and public comment

by Melanie Jongsma At the meeting and in a follow-up con- versation, Trustee Brian Hardy speaks LANSING, Ill. (February 6, 2019) – An item on in Welch’s defense. Hardy had met the February 5 Committee of the Whole agenda Welch several times and was impressed read, “CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT FOR with his charisma and ideas and ap- SPONSORSHIPS – SINCLAIR SOLUTIONS LTD.” parent connections. “He thinks big,” That item was part of a series of events that gen- says Hardy. “He’s dynamic. He knows erated questions and concerns from Lansing res- people.” Hardy suggests that Welch idents and members of the business community. might be able to bring in five- or six-fig- The Lansing Journal reported on the events in our ure sponsorships from sources outside daily online edition. The timeline below provides a of Lansing—Budweiser, Miller Lite, and summary of those articles and additional events. State Farm, for example. Friday, February 1, 12:00pm Hardy says Welch had also intimated Mayor Eidam goes home with pneumonia. that he could bring bigger acts to Lan- Thursday, February 14 “I never saw the February 5 Board packet Friday, February 1, 4:35pm sing’s Fox Pointe venue—names like Diana Ross and Agendas for the February 5 Board meetings Buddy Guy—rather than relying only on local talent. because I was out of the office already by then,” are distributed. The Lansing Journal receives the Asked about reports that the Country Club says Mayor Eidam via phone call with The Lan- agendas via email, and Lansing Trustees receive Hills venue has lost millions of dollars, Hardy sing Journal on her 14th day at home on doctor’s the agendas in the Board packets they pick up says, “I don’t think you can blame those losses on orders. “If I had, it wouldn’t have been on the from Village Hall. The February 5 Board pack- Dwight.” Hardy believes Welch did his job, bring- [February 5] agenda.” ets also include a January 22 letter and bio from ing in big names and big sponsors, and if people Eidam explains that when she began checking Dwight Welch, and a proposed contract from don’t come to the shows, that’s not the fault of the voicemail and email early in the week, she asked Sinclair Solutions dated January 14. manager. Hardy believes Lansing can avoid the Communications Director Ken Reynolds to bring a problems Country Club Hills experienced, even copy of the February 5 packet to her home. She con- Tuesday, February 5, 7:00pm using the same fundraising manager they used. ducted her own research on the matter of Dwight Village Trustees discuss the Sinclair Solutions He wants to give Welch a chance. Welch and his proposed contract with the Village of contract at the Committee of the Whole meeting. “We’re not giving him an open checkbook,” Lansing, and she arrived at the conclusion that this Village Administrator Dan Podgorski explains, Hardy says. “I do not want him getting any money would not be a good fit for Fox Pointe. “We’ve reached out to Sinclair Solutions, who has until he produces.” During this same phone call, Eidam also con- experience in running a venue and also in seek- “There’s no cost upfront to us,” Podgorski says firms that Lansing does want to find someone ing sponsorships.” Podgorski also explains that at the meeting. “I’m comfortable recommending who has a background in corporate sponsorships “Sinclair Solutions” is Dwight Welch, the former him as a Director of Sponsorships.” to help generate revenue at Fox Pointe, but there Mayor of Country Club Hills, which also has a con- Also at the meeting, Hardy says, “If he’s not doin’ is no specific deadline for filling that role. cert venue comparable to Fox Pointe. Podgorski his job, we can get rid of him.” But Grady-Perovich The Mayor also clarifies that Tony Troncozo’s proposes that the Trustees vote to approve this points out a clause that Podgorski had not read role as Director of Fox Pointe will be to recruit contract at the February 19 meeting of the Board. out loud: “…exclusive right to create, provide, and and schedule entertainment for the venue, not Podgorski suggests that Welch’s experience sell all sponsorships for Fox Pointe Theater owned sponsorships. The roles are related inasmuch as would benefit Lansing as the Village works to by Village of Lansing, Illinois, for a five-year period sponsors will be attracted to the venue because transform Fox Pointe into a premiere venue that starting with this contract approval.” of the quality of acts it can retain, but different brings visitors, entertainment, and revenue to Village Attorney Matt Welch (no relation) as- networks and skills are required for each. town. After reading parts of the contract out loud, sures Grady-Perovich that this was just sample The Lansing Journal conveys the above in an he opens the floor for questions. language providing a guideline for the business article titled, “Fox Pointe sponsorships will not be “I’ve got a lot of questions,” says Trustee Maureen terms. At the February 5 meeting, Attorney Welch on February 19 agenda.” Grady-Perovich. “I think 20 percent is a lot of money to be giving to someone who worked on a venue that says he had reached out to Dwight Welch and is Friday, February 15 is reportedly still losing money in Country Club Hills.” working on a more detailed agreement. Mayor Eidam returns to the office following her Grady-Perovich had also done a quick Google “I’d like to see the real contract and where we’re illness. going with it before I would venture to vote,” says search of Dwight Welch, which revealed a number Tuesday, February 19 of news reports from reputable organizations Grady-Perovich. Besides Hardy and Grady-Perovich, Trustee The municipal offices are closed on Monday, detailing a history of fiscal irresponsibility by the February 18, in observance of Presidents Day, and former mayor. Some reports include references to Tony DeLaurentis is the only other Board member to share his thoughts on the matter, and he also Mayor Eidam resumes her regular work schedule his management of the Country Club Hills venue, on Tuesday—including presiding over the Village like the Chicago Tribune’s Daily Southtown 2016 notes positive personal interactions with Welch. At the end of the discussion, it is agreed that Board meeting. There is no Committee of the Whole article, which states: “The theater, just east of city meeting that night. The topic of Fox Pointe spon- hall at 4200 W. 183rd St., hasn’t hosted a per- the final contract with Sinclair Solutions will be included in the Board packets for the February 19 sorships is not on the Board agenda, but it comes formance since the 2013 season, shuttered after up during Public Comment. Lansing resident Mary tallying multimillion-dollar losses in its first few meetings, so that the Trustees can vote on it at the February 19 Board meeting. Beth Palka, the fourth of seven people to offer a years of operation.” comment, says, “I’m a little concerned that no one’s Saturday, vetting some of the riffraff that’s being presented. February 9 And when I say ‘riffraff,’ there isn’t anybody worse The Lansing Journal for this village than [Dwight] Welch.” Palka also reports on the February refers to a January 15 business proposition, this 5 Board meeting in an one by John Terzakis, who has also faced legal and article titled, “Concerns financial troubles, as reported by Crain’s Chicago raised about proposed Business. The Trustees had considered partnering Fox Pointe contract with him to redevelop the former Kmart property with former mayor of near Torrence and Bernice. Palka berates the Board: Country Club Hills.” “You Trustees work for us. And I don’t feel people Wednesday, are safeguarding the funds of this village to want February 13 to do business with those two. Shame on you for Mayor Eidam, work- not doing your job.” She does not receive a response ing from home while from the Board, and further public comments move she completes her on to other topics. recovery from pneumonia, directs the Admin- Meetings of the Village Board are scheduled istration “not to pursue for the first and third Tuesdays of every month. “I created and built a 2000 seat outdoor theater in Country Club Hills in 2006. With hard any type of contract Agendas for the meetings are posted in advance, work and proper sponsor packages we produced over 250 acts nationally and locally with Sinclair Solutions, and the public is welcome to attend. Meetings recognized,” said Dwight Welch in a January 22 letter to Mayor Eidam. Ltd., whose principal is take place at the Municipal Court Complex (Lan- (Photo: Melanie Jongsma) Dwight Welch.” sing Police Department), 2710 170th Street. Not all the news appears in print. Stay informed via daily email: thelansingjournal.com/news/subscribe The Lansing Journal | March 6, 2019 | 7 5 things most people don’t know about the Lansing Area Chamber BY MELANIE JONGSMA Lansing tradition. And the March Chamber luncheon 1. The Lansing Area Chamber is one of at JJ Kelley’s will feature the largest and most active in the a presentation by Kevin region. Kaminski of Edward Jones, The Lansing Area Chamber has about 200 who will share information members—roughly 25 percent of the businesses about retirement financial and other organizations in Lansing join each year. planning. But what makes the Lansing Chamber distinc- 3. You don’t have to tive, says Director Amy Todd, is how involved the be an organization members are. Each month the Chamber offers to benefit from either an after-hours networking event or a the Lansing Area lunch-and-learn educational presentation—and Chamber. attendance at events is typically 40–50 mem- Of course, a thriving bers. This kind of involvement is what makes the business community Chamber thrive, says Todd: “We can put on all helps the community at kinds of events and offer all kinds of tools, but if large, but the Lansing people don’t participate, they won’t get anything Area Chamber also hosts At the February Business After Hours event, businesses, nonprofits, School Boards, the out of the Chamber.” Todd credits the Lansing special events and pro- Village Board, and the Park Board were all represented. (Chamber selfie by Amy Todd) business community for making the Lansing Area grams that directly benefit Chamber a success, because they are “people who residents. “We do a lot for motivation: “I think they’ll become members once want to network, get together, share ideas, and the business community, but we also do a lot for they experience our events and see what we have try to get business from each other.” the residents,” says Todd. Events that people might going on.” For example, at Business After Hours 2. You don’t have to be a business not realize are run by the Lansing Area Chamber events, she says, “A LOT of business cards get to benefit from the Lansing Area include: passed around.” • Good Neighbor Day Parade Chamber. 5. You don’t have to be in Lansing • LOOP Bike Ride Members of the Lansing Area Chamber include to benefit from the Lansing Area • Family Giving Program—school backpacks schools, churches, the Lan-Oak Park District, Chamber. nonprofit organizations, and government employ- • Family Giving Program—Christmas gifts Todd has built relationships with Chambers ees. Because the members are so active, all types 4. You don’t have to be a member from neighboring villages, and she offers dis- of organizations benefit from the connections to benefit from the Lansing Area counted rates to members of those Chambers they make at Chamber events. For example, at Chamber who want to join the Lansing Area Chamber. the February Business After Hours event, rep- All Chamber events are open to anyone who (Those Chambers also reciprocate if Lansing busi- resentatives from LARC were able to make new wants to attend. One of the member benefits is nesses want to join their Chamber.) The January contacts who might be interested in attending or discounted pricing for events where a registra- lunch event was hosted by the Glenwood Country sponsoring their Annual Appreciation Dinner, a tion fee is required, but other networking events Club, a new member. Todd mentioned that Gabe’s are free, and they’re still Restaurant in Glenwood also recently joined. open to anyone. Todd More information about membership, benefits, encourages nonmem- and upcoming events is available from the Lan- bers to attend and get sing Area Chamber: a sense of the kinds • Website: chamberoflansing.com of people and busi- • Facebook: facebook.com/lansingareachamber nesses in Lansing, and • Email: [email protected] she’s honest about her • Phone: 708-474-4170

District 215 introduces delayed start schedule option BY MELANIE JONGSMA by a delayed start: • Students who ride buses would LANSING, Ill. (March 2, 2019) – In an report to their bus stops two effort to “minimize loss of instruc- hours later than normal. tion” while maintaining the safety of • Students whose schedules provide students and staff during inclement for travel to or from the Center for weather, Superintendent Teresa Academics and Technology will Lance and the District 215 School remain at their home campuses Board have created a delayed start the entire day, reporting to their schedule. This is an option that can respective libraries for CTE classes. be implemented instead of taking a • Freshman Academy students and whole snow day, for example. Delay- Center for Alternative Learning ing the start of school by two hours can give snow plows a chance to students will also begin two hours clear roads—and families a chance later than normal. to clear their own driveways and Lance assures families that if a make adjustments to their work and delayed start schedule or full closure childcare schedules—without sacri- is required, she will communicate ficing an entire school day. as soon as possible, and never later In a February 20 letter to District than 5:00am on the day of. Notifi- 215 constituents, Superintendent cations will be sent out via phone, Lance explained what a delayed social media, the district website, start schedule would look like: and emergencyclosings.com. • Period 0: Canceled “We do not take school closure • Breakfast: 9:45–10:20am decisions lightly,” said Lance in her • Period 1: 10:25–11:00am letter to constituents, “because Artist Jim Siergey is sharing works from his nart series as individual • Period 2: 11:05–11:45am we understand they create incon- nartoons in The Lansing Journal. Visit his work on display at Promise • Period 3: 11:50am–12:30pm veniences for many families and • Period 4: 12:35–1:15pm require making up days at the end You Art House (8830 Kennedy Avenue, Highland) through April 6. • Period 5: 1:20–2:00pm of the year.” Lance is hoping the de- Hours and other details are available at www.pyarthouse.com. • Period 6: 2:05–2:45pm layed start option will mitigate the • Period 7: 2:50–3:25pm impact of inclement weather on the Other logistics are also impacted District 215 community. 8 | March 6, 2019 | The Lansing Journal Every community deserves a good newspaper Lansing Police Department’s K9 Officer Rico to receive donation of body armor INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE $5.7 million dollars’ worth of gear— LANSING POLICE DEPARTMENT 3,300 protective vests in 50 states through private and corporate LANSING, Ill. (February 19, 2019) – donations. The nonprofit organization Vested The program is open to certified Interest in K9s, Inc. will donate a dogs who are at least 20 months of bullet and stab protective vest to age and actively employed in the Lansing Police Department’s K9 U.S. with law enforcement or relat- Officer Rico. The vest is sponsored ed agencies. New K9 graduates, as by Officer Collin Rose Memorial well as K9s with expired vests, are Foundation and will be embroi- eligible to participate. dered with the sentiment “In honor The donation to provide one proof Axe EOW 11/04/18 & Collin Rose tective vest for a law enforcement EOW 11/23/16.” Delivery is expected K9 is $950.00. Each vest weighs 4–5 within 8–10 weeks. lbs. and has a value of $1,744–$2,283 Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is and a five-year warranty. a 501c(3) charity located in East An estimated 30,000 law enforce- Taunton, MA, whose mission is ment K9s serve throughout the to provide protective gear and United States. Vested Interest in other assistance to dogs of law K9s, Inc. provides information, lists enforcement and related agencies events, and accepts tax-deductible throughout the United States. The donations of any denomination at nonprofit was established in 2009 www.vik9s.org or mailed to P.O. Box to assist law enforcement agen- 9 East Taunton, MA 02718. cies with this potentially lifesaving For more information or to learn body armor for their four-legged K9 about volunteer opportunities officers. Since its inception, Vested with Vested Interest in K9s, call Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided 508-824-6978.

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Stay informed via daily email: thelansingjournal.com/news/subscribe The Lansing Journal | March 6, 2019 | 9 Local Churches bituaries (To add your church to this directory, O email [email protected]) BROHOLM Sharon, the late Dolores, Helen, Pauline (Janet) Van Kley, Susan (Mark Evans) Van and Patricia Kley, Maria Van Kley, and Betsy (Will) Neib- A funeral service for Kenneth A. Broholm Bethel Church was held Monday, March 4, 2019, at Smits Inurnment was at Holy Sepulchre Cem- ert. Grandfather of 11; great-grandfather etery. Arrangements were entrusted to Funeral Home in Dyer, IN, with Rev. Martin of three. Brother of Gerald (late Judith) Van Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Kley and E. Robert (Joni) Van Kley. Dobrzynski officiating. Funeral Service). Interment was at Oakland Memory Lanes, Mr. Broholm was born April 29, 1935, and Dolton, IL. Arrangements were entrusted passed away February 28, 2019. Husband to Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, of Margaret Broholm (nee Raab). Father of POWERS A funeral service for Thomas J. Powers Jr., South Holland, IL. Kenneth (Lisa) Broholm and Denise (Rob- will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at ert) Briggs. Grandfather of five; great-grand- Smits Funeral Home in Dyer, IN, with Rev. Vermeulen father of four. Brother of Donald (Jean) Bro- Ron Kondziolka officiating. A funeral service for Anna Vermeulen (nee 3500 Glenwood-Lansing Road, Lansing holm, late Elmer “Bud” (Dorothy) Broholm, Mr. Powers was born November 9, 1941, Lanting) will be held Thursday, March 7, 708-474-9226 late Janet Horner, and the late Roger Bro- and passed away March 1, 2019. Husband 2019, at Bethel Christian Reformed Church Pastor Cal Aardsma holm. of Cynthia Powers (nee Wydajewski). Father in Lansing, IL with Rev. Cal Aardsma and Worship Services Interment was private. Arrangements of Jill (Lee) Murr, Lori Powers, Janet (Rick) Rev. Mark Prestriedge officiating. 9:30am and 5:00pm were entrusted to Smits Funeral Home, Cox, Tracy (Tim) Sarver, and Susan (Tim) Mrs. Vermeulen was born November Church School—9:45am Dyer, IN. Maslanka. Grandfather of 13. Brother of Ei- 30, 1936, and passed away March 1, 2019. leen Warren; Brother-in-law of Connie (Har- Wife of Robert Vermeulen. Mother of H. McGrory vey) Mazur and Nancy (Jerry) Seida. Michael (Gail) Vermeulen, Beverly (Bart) A Memorial Mass for John F. McGrory Interment will be at Assumption Ceme- Zandstra, David (Suzanne) Vermeulen, and was held on March 2, 2019, at St. Michael tery, Glenwood, IL. Arrangements are en- Pamela (Jack) Swets. Grandmother of 12; Church with Rev. Geofrey Andama offici- trusted to Smits Funeral Home, Dyer, IN. great-grandmother of 21. Sister of the late ating. Gilbert Lanting, Ed (Marci) Lanting, the late Mr. McGrory was born September 23, Van Kley Matilda (late George) Zandstra, and Car- 3440 178th Street, Lansing 1942, and died February 25, 2019. He A funeral service for Paul J. Van Kley, was ol (Ray) Wise. Sister-in-law of Jerry (Carol 708-474-5400 was the husband of the late Judith; fa- held Monday, March 4, 2019, at First Re- Stack) Vermeulen, Joe (late Myra, late Kay) ther of Daniel (Cathy) McGrory, Nancy formed Church in South Holland, IL with Vermeulen, Janet (Gary) Heneveld, and Ken Worship Services (Bill) Grabs, and the late Jack McGrory; Rev. Dr. Richard Grevengoed officiating. (Sylvia) Vermeulen. Sunday School...... 9:30am grandfather of Daniel, Tyler, and Caitlyn Mr. Van Kley was born December 20, Interment will be at Skyline Memorial Sunday Worship...... 10:30am McGrory, and James, Anthony, and Jack 1935, and passed away February 28, 2019. Park Cemetery, Monee, IL. Arrangements Grabs; brother of Anna, Joan, Madeliene, Husband of the late Karen Van Kley (nee are entrusted to Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Fu- Carmel, Marie, Daniel, Loretta, Michael, Faber). Father of Pearl (Harold) Koning, Paul neral Home, South Holland, IL.

3134 Ridge Road, Lansing 708-474-9610 www.firstchurchpca.org Thornton Township honors current Ben Kappers, Pastor Worship Services Morning Worship...... 9:30am excellence during Black History Month Sunday School...... 11:00am Keynote speaker: Melody Winston of Golden Eagle Aviation Evening Worship...... 5:30pm information provided by Thornton Township Grace THORNTON TOWNSHIP, Ill. (February 22, 2019) - Church Embracing our Current History of Black Excellence was the theme of this year’s Thornton Township Black History Month event. Taking place at its Youth and Family Service Department in Riverdale, the program featured Melody Winston, vice president of Golden Eagle Aviation, a fixed base operation (FBO) that specializes in jet charters, jet maintenance, and fuel services. 2740 Indiana Avenue, Lansing Winston was actually born on the Seymour 708-474-0180 Johnson Air Force base in North Carolina where [email protected] her father was a Top Gun fighter pilot. She has www.gracechurchlansing.org parlayed that early familiarity with aviation into a Worship Services varied career path, creating opportunities for others Sunday...... 10:00am Wednesday...... 10:00am along the way. In 2012, Winston and a colleague co-founded Legacy Flight Academy, an annual aviation summer camp for teens interested in aviation. The Legacy Flight Academy is located in Tuskegee, “Excellence is not an event, Alabama. She invites others to visit the camp web- it is a lifestyle,” says Melody Winston on her LinkedIn site to see “more ways to give back”: www.Legacy- profile. That concept made FlightAcademy.org. her a fitting choice to In addition to her professional involvement in the keynote this year’s Black Lynwood United aviation industry, Winston is a seasoned commer- History Month celebration Reformed Church cial real estate investor. She began her career serv- in Thornton Township: “Embracing our Current ing as a realtor with one of Chicago’s most presti- 1990 E. Glenwood-Dyer Road, Lynwood History of Black Excellence.” gious realty companies. Her success in that arena 708-474-4100 (Photos provided) www.LynwoodURC.org led to more than a decade of managing commercial properties, as well as owning and operating Golden Rev. Nick Alons Pastor Worship Services Eagle Construction Company as a licensed general 9:30am and 5:00pm contractor. She is currently executive director of two showings of Black Panther at Lansing Cinema 8. Corporate Property Assets for Living Word Christian Black Panther was the highest grossing North American Center, where she manages the organization’s multimil- film in 2018. lion dollar portfolio of assets. Other highlights Her latest accomplishment with the Forest Park Plaza This year’s entertainment included the Najwaa Dance is a deal that she played a vital role in brokering to Group, an African dance entertainment. And students secure a new alternative independent grocery concept, from District #205 performed songs and spoken words. named Living Fresh Market. The event was catered by Lansing restaurant Ooo Wee 2244 Indiana Avenue, Lansing “She is an intelligent, innovative, entrepreneurial, Chicken & Ribs (18155 Roy Street). A five-minute video 708-474-9576 game-changing influencer,” said Dr. J.L. Weems, director of highlighted current local and national figures. www.oakglenurc.org FB: Oak Glen United Reformed Church the youth and family services department. “She has the mo- “This year we focused on the incredible people who tivation and energy to inspire generations young and old.” are changing our world right now,” said Ernst Lamothe Rev. Ed Marcusse, Pastor Worship Services Previous honorees Jr., communication manager for Thornton Township. Morning Worship...... 9:30am In previous years, Thornton Township has featured “There are so many wonderful people who are currently Sunday School...... 11:00am internationally-known civil right activist and author doing great things for our community now, we thought Evening Worship...... 5:00pm Dick Gregory, and last year the Township rented out it was important to honor them.” 10 | March 6, 2019 | The Lansing Journal Every community deserves a good newspaper Crosby Clippers will Rock the Bald at JJ Kelley’s St. Baldrick’s fundraiser For $25,000 in donations, Laurie Crosby will go bald

By Ernst Lamothe Jr. so giving and just want to support each other,” said Kelley. LANSING, Ill. (March 2, 2019) - The numbers are Bringing any kind of awareness to staggering. Each year, the parents of about 15,300 cancer is essential. Cancer occurs when kids will hear the words “Your child has cancer,” normal cells transform, grow, and according to the Childhood Cancer Statistics. spread too fast, forming tumors. The Laurie Crosby was one of those parents. Twelve St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer- years ago, she had to hear that her 10-year-old son and donor-powered charity dedicated to Josh was diagnosed with leukemia. It’s a diagnosis raising money for lifesaving childhood that several decades ago would have been a death cancer research. Since the foundation’s sentence. first grants as an independent charity “He would have had no shot, and it would have in 2005, St. Baldrick’s has funded more been devastating,” said Crosby, of Lansing. “But than $258 million to support childhood there has been so much research that continues cancer research experts. Because of to grow that helped save my son. We wouldn’t that research, many children survive have been where we are today if not for them.” the diagnosis. Worldwide, a child is In connection with St. Baldrick’s Foundation, JJ diagnosed every two minutes. Kelley’s Restaurant and Pub, 2455 Bernice Road Josh was diagnosed with leuke- in Lansing, will host a Rock the Bald fundraiser to mia, which is a cancer of the body’s conquer childhood cancers, from 12:00–6:00pm blood-forming tissues, including the on Saturday, March 16. bone marrow and the lymphatic system. “We have known Laurie, Josh, and the family since Leukemia usually involves the white he was diagnosed, and we have all become good blood cells, which are essential and friends,” said JoEllyn Kelley, owner of JJ Kelley’s. “ I potent infection fighters. In people with Laurie Crosby and her son Josh are fighting cancer together. Both will just thought, wouldn’t it be great to do something leukemia, the bone marrow produces participate in the St. Baldrick’s fundraiser at JJ Kelley’s on March 16. in Lansing and get the community involved? It was abnormal white blood cells, which don’t (Photo provided) something that I was passionate about.” function properly. “While I’m not sure I am going to be happy Kelly, Crosby, and a group of others who are Crosby could soon be showing even more sup- helping to organize the event recruited various port. If her son’s team, the Crosby Clippers, raises being bald,” said Crosby, “it will be worth it. There members of the Lansing community—police of- $25,000, Laurie’s locks will leave her head. have been so many people who showed support to ficers, library workers, Public Works officials, and “I guess it was time to my head on the line,” Josh over the years. This is my small way of show- other citizens to agree to shave their heads that added Crosby, whose daughter Alyson, 25, has pre- ing my appreciation for the many brave people. I day. So far it is more than 15 people. viously shaved her hair. Son Jack, 17, will shave this am so thankful, and everyone has been incredible “We have some great people in Lansing who are year after his teacher, Mary Henry, died of cancer. and amazing.”

Fox Pointe Director Tony Troncozo shares 2019 plans by Jennifer Yos from 7:00pm to first and then did some possibly with future Cruise Nights. 9:30pm. People production work for KTLA. He welcomes requests from all com- LANSING, Ill. (February 25, 2019) - may arrive He eventually moved back munity groups—the library, Visible The Village of Lansing has big plans earlier if they to Lansing and in 1997 Music College, the schools, Lions set and in the making for Fox Pointe’s like, and con- started his own production Club, LARC, and Copper Muggers, 2019 summer schedule of musical en- cessions will be company, Gerard Audio. to name a few. He also is open to tertainment and events. Newly hired available before Troncozo has helped submissions from musical talent for Director of Fox Pointe Tony Troncozo and during the LACE with every Autumn consideration for future Fox Pointe says they are planning for an “aggres- concerts. Fest since its inception. In events. Troncozo can be reached sive” 2019 schedule. “What we have In addition to the years before the Fox at Lansing’s Municipal Center: [planned] right now is a Wednesday the Wednesday Pointe venue was built, he 708-895-7200. concert series that will be like a Concert Series, brought the stage and the Troncozo makes it clear that as concert-in-the-park. You bring your Troncozo says generator for the Fest. He Director of Fox Pointe, he will not be blanket, you bring your chairs, you sit they are plan- also ran sound and stage working alone. He will have an on- down...and we’ll have a kitchen with ning a food truck Tony Troncozo, Director of Fox for the last four Lansing going working relationship with the full concessions, and we will also have festival, a two- Pointe (Photo: Jennifer Yos) Fests at the Knights of Co- Village administration and Board, drink for people. “ day blues festival, lumbus from 1999 to 2002, the Lansing Police Department, and Troncozo has booked a variety of and a craft beer fest. For August or and he has worked at the St. Thomas Lansing Public Works. Plans for Fox local musical acts for the Wednesday September he hopes to have a couple More Festival in Munster, Indiana, for Pointe continue to take shape as Concert Series, including rock, coun- of national acts in place. Troncozo 13 years. He has worked in sound and decisions about sponsorships, liquor try, Latin, and reggae bands. “We’re also says he expects to have a Fox stage production for Lansing’s JJ Kel- licensing, and food vendor qualifi- going to mix it up and have a little Pointe website up and running by ley’s for 25 years, for Crest Hill’s Bada cations have been and will continue bit of something for everyone. Hope- April to announce and detail upcom- Brew for 12 years, and for Palatine’s to be agenda items at Village Board fully people will come to one, and ing events and to sell tickets online Durty Nellies for 11 years. meetings. A Fox Pointe usage policy want to come the next week—even for ticketed events. According to Troncozo, his job and specific contract language are if it’s not their favorite music—just Troncozo, who was hired for the description at Fox Pointe is to get also being refined. The Village is cur- to have the atmosphere and be out full time position of Director of Fox Fox Pointe up and running for rently seeking corporate sponsorships there in the summer. We haven’t had Pointe in December of 2018, has 30 community events, to help LACE as well as applications from chefs who anything like that in a long time.” years’ experience in sound and stage with Autumn Fest, and to book can provide a menu of signature fare The Wednesday concert series production and in booking talent and entertainment and the festivals. “If for the Fox Pointe concessions. will run full summer with a total of promoting shows in the Chicago sub- somebody wants to have an event, Troncozo hopes that together they 13 concerts, starting the Wednes- urbs and Northwest Indiana. Recent- they will come through me, and I will create a premier destination day after Memorial Day and ending ly married, Troncozo currently lives will explain how everything works where both Lansing residents and the Wednesday before Labor Day, in Highland, Indiana, but has lived and what our usage policy is and visitors from out of town will return, with the exception of the July 3rd in and around the Lansing area for rental agreement. We can do cor- invigorating downtown Lansing Wednesday, so as not to conflict a good part of his life. Shortly after porate events, company picnics, businesses. “We want them to know with Fourth of July activities. Free graduating from TF South in 1984, maybe even weddings at some it’s a safe, beautiful place that they to the general public, the Wednes- he explains, he moved to California, point.” Troncozo will continue to can come to enjoy.” day Concert Series will take place where he played as a band musician assist LACE with Autumn Fest and Not all the news appears in print. Stay informed via daily email: thelansingjournal.com/news/subscribe The Lansing Journal | March 6, 2019 | 11

Second Quarter Honor Roll at Marian JOHNNY Catholic includes 30 Lansing students ELVIS JERRY LEE CARL PRESLEY INFORMATION PROVIDED BY MARIAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL LEWIS PERKINS CASH CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 28, 2019) – Marian Catholic High School (700 Ashland Avenue) released the following list of Lansing students who are included in the Second Quarter Honor Roll: 1. Leandra Cabrales 11. Charles Gray 21. Andrea Roa 2. Michael Cap 12. Louis Gray 22. Ethan Roberts 3. Maya Correa 13. Theodore Gray 23. John Roe 4. Mia Dabrowski 14. Breion Hill 24. Lucas Seymour 5. Melina Duda 15. Kennedi House 25. Amaiya Torian 6. Kandis Fletcher 16. Christina Javorka 26. Lysette Valdez 7. Jack Foster 17. Alyssa Lulinski 27. Nasira Watts 8. Camille Fulks 18. Aidan McSwiggan 28. Sydney Wood 9. Yesenia Garcia 19. Kiernan McSwiggan 29. Ryann Young FEBRUARY 14 - MARCH 31 10. Alyssa Gorski 20. Zion Nelson 30. Alexis Zamudio

Actors Tommy Malouf, Zach Sorrow, Zachary Stevenson and Michael Kurowski. Photo by Brett Beiner.

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12 | March 6, 2019 | The Lansing Journal Every community deserves a good newspaper The Lansing Journal journeys— The Lansing Journal Journeys is an ongoing feature that invites readers to submit photos of themselves in unique locations with The Lansing Journal. Email entries to [email protected] and include: 1. The names of any people in the photo 2. The name of the photographer 3. Information about the location or situation We publish all submissions online and as many as possible in print.

Alissa and Michael Bolz are enjoying their first Troost outing with their first baby (Michael Ezra), while displaying his baby announcement, which appeared in the first issue Rod and Lauren Roeda brought The Lansing Journal on their vacation in Cozumel, of 2019, which featured “A Year of Firsts” in Lansing. (Photo: Melanie Jongsma) Mexico, at the Sunscape Sabor Resort. The photo was taken by “Our new friend we met at the Resort! Mark Blackburn from Norwich, Norfolk, England.” Women’s History Month

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Above: Village Trustee Candidate Larry Thomas (center) is also a member of the Lansing Lions Club, and he brought the February issue of The Lansing Journal—with his photo on the front page—to a recent meeting. “I think it’s important for people to give back to their community,” he says, “and that’s what the Lions are all about.” The Lansing Lions Club appreciates the youthful ideas and energy Thomas has brought to their programs, and they are eager to see him do the same for the Village Board. (Photo: Gene Williams)

Right: Allen and Patti Jongsma brought The Lansing Journal to Kilkenny Castle in Kilkenny, Ireland. “We’re in the library of the castle,” wrote Patti Jongsma. “Dad thought that would be appropriate for the Journal.” (Photo: Ken Jongsma)

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14 | March 6, 2019 | The Lansing Journal Every community deserves a good newspaper Hungry for Hispanic cuisine? part 2 Chimichangas, margaritas, fresh produce, ice cream, and more

by Carrie Steinweg Bernice Road—has been open for eight years, while they also offer American food, like ham- serving a number of Mexican specialties. The De La burgers, their most popular items by far are tacos, LANSING, Ill. (March 3, 2019) - As we reported last Torre family lived in Chicago when they opened the burritos, and chimichangas, “for those who like month, in recent years Lansing has seen an increase restaurant, but they now reside in Lansing. “When fried food.” Steak is the most requested meat. in its Hispanic population, and as a result, our we first came here, people were really welcoming,” Two years ago, the building was upgraded on Hispanic dining options within the village have also said Moises De La Torre. “We had people who would the outside, and since then they’ve been making increased. From Mexican restaurants to grocery come in all the time and tell us about the history of interior improvements little by little. stores and produce, these businesses offer authentic Lansing. Our customers are very friendly.” “Everything made here is made from scratch,” cuisine and fresh ingredients. Everyone in his immediate family has worked at said De La Torre. “People love our red and green El Burrito Express the restaurant—his parents, brother, and sisters. salsa, and some people come in just for that.” He El Burrito Express—at Burnham Avenue and Their mission is to serve up Mexican cuisine, and said that customers are also fond of a carrot and pepper salad, similar to a giardiniera. The salad also includes cauliflower, jalapeño, onion, and garlic, and it is served as an appetizer while you wait for your food to be brought to your table. “We’ve been consistent with our food, using quality ingredients, and we make sure it just keeps getting better,” said De La Torre. The restaurant is open daily for dine-in or carry-out, and they also offer catering for groups of 20 or more. Murillo Produce When you dine at a Mexican restaurant in the area, it’s likely that you’re eating meat and produce supplied by Murillo Produce. Ray- mundo Murillo is a butcher and has been in the wholesale business for a long time. He is a supplier for several restaurants in the city and suburbs. In December, he opened Murillo Pro- duce at 19261 Burnham Avenue, a mini market offering produce and groceries. In January a meat counter was added. The opening of the store stemmed from Left: “Our customers are very friendly,” says Moises De La Torre, of El Burrito Express— 17400 Burnham Ave. Right: Raymond Murillo making deliveries to Taqueria La Soga Murillo (left) and his son Daniel sell fresh produce and more at Murillo Produce—19261 Burnham Ave. (Photos: Carrie Steinweg) continued next page Not all the news appears in print. Stay informed via daily email: thelansingjournal.com/news/subscribe The Lansing Journal | March 6, 2019 | 15

One thing that sets El Mariachi II apart is the large number of meats to choose from— Three Roosters will offer potato and cheese enchiladas as a special during Lent. The beef, chicken, pork, steak, beef tongue, marinated pork (al pastor), or chorizo. The grocery store and restaurant—3224 171st Street—has been in the community for eight restaurant is located at 18331 Torrence Avenue. (Photo: Carrie Steinweg) years. (Photo provided) at 19267 Burnham. He noticed an empty storefront a Meat packages are available starting as low as ice cream for dessert, and the restaurant now couple doors down and asked if it was for rent. It was, $9.99 for a pound of ground beef, chicken leg quar- has a liquor license so patrons are able to enjoy a and he moved forward in starting his own store. ters, first-cut pork chops, or chicken drumsticks. Mexican beer or margarita with their meal. “We Murillo Produce is a family operation. Because Large packages are also available, up to $299. You have a little bit of everything, from tacos to good Murillo runs a wholesale business, he is able to can also buy freshly-made tamales at the store. dinner plates,” said Ibarra, “A lot of places say offer high-quality produce at cheaper prices than they’re authentic, but they’re not. Everything here El Mariachi II large supermarkets. “We’re little, but you can find is authentic and made from scratch.” The longest-running Mexican restaurant in everything you need here,” he said. “It was a dream Ibarra said one thing that sets the place apart Lansing is El Mariachi II on Torrence Avenue, for me to try to build this. It’s really hard, but the is the large number of meats to choose from. which opened almost 19 years ago. It was a second MARCH 2019 first year is going good, and people seem to like it.” “Some places will only do chicken flautas. We have location, following the original in Calumet City He noted that some stores sell lower quality more options,” he said. Meat choices include beef, that opened 25 years ago and still exists. The products to make more money, but quality is more MARCH 2019chicken, pork, steak, beef tongue, marinated pork owners of this family-owned eatery hope to open important than profit to him. “We want people to be (al pastor), or chorizo. happy. And they come back because of the quality.” a third location in the next year, according to J.J. Kelley’sThree Roosters Besides typical produce you’d find in a larger su- manager Jamie Ibarra. permarket, at Murillo Produce you can UPCOMINGfind more Ibarra EVENTS, said that some SPECIALS, of their most popular & ENTERTAINMENT Three Roosters is the market that has been specialty ingredients forJ.J. ethnic cooking—things Kelley’s menu items are steak fajitas, enchilada suizas, in the community the longest. Manager Daisy like eggplant, dragon fruit, and fresh herbs. carne asada, and steak tacos. They also offer fried See “Cuisine,” page 16 UPCOMING EVENTS, SPECIALS, & ENTERTAINMENT

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18 | March 6, 2019 | The Lansing Journal Every community deserves a good newspaper Lansing’s Gus Bock Ace Hardware featured in newly published children’s book Author James Drury will be there for March 16 book signing

by Melanie Jongsma LANSING, Ill. (March 3, 2019) - James Drury spent only the first 10 years of his life in Lansing, but a day from that era has remained with him throughout his career. Nothing traumatic or extraordinary happened, but in A Man Named Bub, Drury recounts memories of three small adventures—two in Lansing and one in Scher- erville, Indiana—that made a lasting impression on his young mind. “Little did I realize until much later in life how this one day affected my life,” he explains in a letter describing the book. “I carried that day with me as I met people from throughout the world.” Drury is now a national speaker, author, and professional auctioneer. Because one of the childhood adventures happened at Gus Bock Hardware (as it was known at the time), Drury made arrangements with current owner Keith Grill to have a book signing there on Saturday, March 16, 12:00–2:00pm. Drury says the second adventure in the book happened at the Lansing Sports- man’s Club, though it is not mentioned by name in the book. The final adventure happened at the intersection of US 41 and US 30. None of the adventures is remarkable on its own, but Drury’s simple narrative recalls the wonder of childhood discoveries and the wisdom of a grandfather who wants to expand the boy’s world. The colorful drawing by Polina Hrytskova also add charm to the book. Drury will be at Gus Bock Ace Hardware on Saturday, March 16, from noon until 2:00pm. Gus Bock Ace Hardware is located at 3455 Ridge Road in Lansing.

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By Josh Bootsma LANSING, IL (March 1, 2019) – Five Visible Music College students and alumni will be performing their original music at Living Word Church in Lansing on Saturday, March 30. From 7:00 to 9:00pm, the event, titled “Abounding: A Night of Worship,” will be a musical showcase opportunity for the musicians, whom are part of worship ministries at four different nearby churches. All four of these churches are partnering to host the event, and proceeds will go to Visible Music College’s scholarship fund. Performers The performers are: Lacy Blonn: Having released her first album, “Carried,” last year, singer and songwriter Lacy Blonn contributes to worship services at Hope Oak Glen elementary Church in Griffith, Indiana, and desires to “write songs meant to live within people’s lives, not just church buildings,” according to the event’s students raise $889.59 for web page. Grant Allison: From Living Word Church in Lansing, Grant Allison is a American Heart Association Chicago native and was born into a family of musicians. Releasing his first album, “The Call,” recently, he hopes that “people experience Christ every Hoops for Heart event teaches fun time he sings.” Brooke and Corey Knudsen: The husband and wife duet serves at Mercy and raises funds Hill Church in Munster, Indiana, having released their album “Lead Me to INFORMATION PROVIDED BY OAK GLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL the Rock” in 2018. Their desire is to “proclaim the name of Jesus and the Greatness of God through their lives and music.” LANSING, Ill. (February 26, 2019) – On Friday, February 22, Oak Glen third- Felis Mubibya: Felis Mubibya has helped record over 30 albums, and is , fourth-, and fifth-graders participated in Hoops for Heart, the American set to release his fourth individual album this spring, “Story of Courage.” Heart Association fundraiser. This year’s event saw increased participation The Democratic Republic of the Congo native serves at Crosspoint Church as well as increased funds—74 students raised $889.59, compared to 42 in Crown Point, Indiana. students raising $547.00 last year. The goals of the Hoops for Heart event are: Ticket info • To teach the importance of developing heart-healthy habits Tickets for the event are $7 for individuals, $25 for families, and $75 for • To demonstrate that being physically active can be fun the performance plus a dinner fundraiser at 5:00pm at Visible Music Col- • To raise funds to support cardiovascular research and education that lege. To purchase tickets or learn more about the event, visit Eventbrite. will help save lives across the country com and search for “Abounding—A Night of Worship.” Three basketball players from South Suburban College attended the Visible Music College is located at 3404 Lake Street in Lansing and event— sophomore Rhyss Lewis from Chesterton, Indiana; sophomore offers concerts, music lessons, open mic nights, and recording studio ser- Isaiah Robinson from Chicago, Illinois; and freshman Malcolm Bell from vices in addition to its degree programs. To learn more about the college, Chicago, Illinois. Head Coach John Pigatti also attended. visit www.visible.edu. Oak Glen Elementary School is located at 2101 182nd Street in Lansing.

Enrollment drive underway at St. John Lutheran School BY CARRIE STEINWEG said Principal Allison Clous. Visitors can take a principal, coach, and athletic director, emphasized tour of the school during the event. the athletic opportunities for students. “St. John LANSING, Ill. (February 28, 2019) – St. John Lu- April 13 has soccer for boys and girls, basketball for boys theran School continues this year in celebrating and girls, and track, and volleyball. The volleyball the school’s 125th anniversary, culminating with On April 13, at 9:30am there will be a communi- team won the championship last year, and the an end-of-the-year gala on April 28 at the Serbian ty Easter Egg Hunt open to ages 3–10 years. Tours boys’ basketball team has been undefeated the Social Center. Two community events are also of the school will be available before and after last two years,” he said. coming up that will serve as Open House events the event. “We offer a Christian-based education The school also has a band program and choir, for interested families as the school works on an with small class sizes,” said Clous. “There are art as well as an active Parent Teacher League that enrollment drive to draw in new students. classes, computers, a Spanish program—and each student is assigned a Chromebook.” does fundraisers and other events. March 8 On March 8, from 6:00–8:00pm, the school Enrollment info Satisfied customers Enrollment is open for preschool through 8th will hold a Literacy and Game Night that is open Sue Planer has two children, ages 7 and 12, who grade. Preschool is available for 3- and 4-year-olds, to the public. Pre-K through second grade class- attend the school. Her older daughter started at the and Clous noted that there are flexible schedules. rooms will have story readings, and grades 3–8 school in the 4-year-old preschool program. “I have Students can enroll for half days or full days and for will have games in the gym. “They’re offering a nothing but good things to say about St. John’s,” she three days or five days. “We can work with a par- dinner of sloppy joes and hot dogs, free of charge,” said. “The staff, pastor, teachers, and kids are so nice ent’s schedule,” she said. and friendly and helpful.” “For working parents, Planer said her in-laws had been church mem- we can work along with bers, and that is what led her to registering her what they need.” daughter there. “We were looking for something Extra-curriculars smaller and a more of a tight-knit kind of school,” David Swanson, she said. “It’s kind of like a big family. We’re always a former teacher, there for each other. It’s been a great experience.”

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Maze #9 Announcements are free and run in The Shopper each week. They are accepted by e-mail at [email protected], or at the front counter. Deadline is Friday at 4:00 p.m. SOLVE THE MAZE SOLVE for the following Thursday’s edition. The Shopper reserves the right to edit all content. Not all the news appears in print. Stay informed via daily email: thelansingjournal.com/news/subscribe The Lansing Journal | March 6, 2019 | 23 Million Dollar Quartet rocks Theatre at the Center “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” as rock-and-roll legends resurrect greatest hits

BY JOSH BOOTSMA made the men famous in the first place: their MUNSTER, Ind. (March music. Some the- 1, 2019) – The unmis- atre-goers may find takable sound of strum- this focus odd at first ming guitars and trilling as little actually hap- pianos is filling Theatre pens in the first act at the Center as four in particular. But the reincarnated rock-and- plot is thin by design, roll pioneers take to the intended to showcase stage and bring audienc- an impressive array es back to the heyday of of rock-and-roll music rock-and-roll. rather than tell a dra- The popular musical matic story. Million Dollar Quartet takes viewers on a journey to a Spotlight on small recording studio in Kurowski Memphis on December 4, Though each actor 1956, where Elvis Presley, in the quartet is Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee charming, Kurowski is Lewis, and Carl Perkins particularly winsome played and sang their way as Lewis, whose wit is into history. Replete with nearly as quick as his chart-topping hits, the piano fingers. The Lou- musical serves as a show- isiana native who once case for the foursome’s found his rustic sensi- greatest work through From left: Carl Perkins (Zachary Stevenson), Jerry Lee Lewis (Michael Kurowski), Johnny Cash (Tommy Malouf), and Elvis bilities in awe that “the 1956, and includes Pres- Presley (Zach Sorrow) jam in Million Dollar Quartet. (Photo: Guy Rhodes) outhouse was inside” ley’s “That’s All Right,” is never one to miss an Cash’s “Folsom Prison opportunity to upstage Blues,” Lewis’ “Great Balls his fellow performers of Fire,” and Perkins’ “Who (both verbally and Do You Love?” musically), providing a Debuting in 2006, Million steady source of laughs Dollar Quartet has appealed throughout the show. to nostalgic audiences It’s Kurowski who across the country, making leads the audience its Broadway run in 2010 into a post-curtain call and 2011, and becoming a sing a-long, turning stalwart of Chicago the- the Million Dollar atre at the Apollo Theatre Quartet into a Million in Lincoln Park for over Dollar Chorus. Pink seven years before closing lights flash at the in 2016. The Theatre at the standing audience, Center—with its intimate and as voices cheer thrust-style stage—pro- and hands clap, the vides a charming version musical turns into of Colin Escott and Floyd Dyanne (Aeriel Williams) shows off her powerful vocal a concert—a fitting Mutrux’s historically range while her boyfriend Elvis (Zach Sorrow) looks on in conclusion to a show semi-accurate musical that admiration. (Photo: Guy Rhodes) whose chief purpose is sure to delight. is bringing new life to Yesterday’s talent Tommy Malouf as Johnny Cash hits some impressive low old songs. notes in Folsom Prison Blues. (Photo: Guy Rhodes) today Though not always Directed by William true to fact in its plot, Underwood and Daryl starts to understand how special that day must Million Dollar Quartet Brooks, the show opens as the electric gui- have been in Memphis in 1956. But nearly as provides a thoughtful, fun, and shoe-tapping look tar-wielding Carl Perkins (Zachary Stevenson) special are the moments taking place in the the- at a special day in the lives of four Rock-and-Roll begins his recording session at Sun Records, atre as a handful of talented actors, in complete Hall of Fame inductees. Ultimately, the musical owned and proudly operated by Sam Phillips mastery of their material, make feet tap and heads is about the same thing as the four rock legends’ (Sean Fortunato), whose entrepreneurial desire bob throughout the audience. lives: making music. And while not everyone will to spread rock-and-roll music is only limited by In addition to the four who delightfully evoke agree with Sam Phillips that rock-and-roll “is his somewhat meager means to do so. The young their characters through voice, dress, and man- where the soul of a man never dies,” for those of piano-pounder Jerry Lee Lewis (Michael Kurows- nerism, Fortunato plays a folksy, driven, and us who enjoy the timeless twang of an electric ki) accompanies Perkins, and can’t help showing sympathetic Phillips. Aeriel Williams plays El- guitar and the driving rhythm of a wailing piano, off his skills during Perkins’ session. Of the four vis’s girlfriend Dyanne, and though her part is Million Dollar Quartet is exactly what we need. musically talented actors, Stevenson and Kurows- an unfortunately small one, she provides some ki are afforded the most opportunities to show off Regular showtimes and ticket prices of the most impressive music of the show, wield- Performances are: their talent throughout the show, Stevenson at ing a voice even more powerful than those of one point strumming his guitar behind his back • Wednesdays and Thursdays: 2:00pm her male counterparts. The cast is rounded out • Fridays: 7:30pm and Kurowski once playing the piano from atop it. nicely by Nick Anderson and Michael Sinclair who The musical is punctuated by small asides from • Saturdays: 3:00pm and 7:30pm flawlessly play the percussionist and the bassist, Phillips, who literally steps through the fourth • Sundays: 2:30pm respectively. wall to explain his first interactions with the men Additional performances are also available and reveal his desires for them to sign or re-sign Thin plot thickens during the final week of the run. a contract with Sun Records. These moments The admittedly thin plot thickens as Cash Individual ticket prices range from $42–$46. To drive the plot, and provide the needed tension and reveals that he intends to follow in Elvis’s foot- purchase individual tickets, call the Box Office at background to tie together what would otherwise steps and leave the fold of Sun Records for more 219-836-3255 or Tickets.com at 800-511-1532. be only a musical of talented guys hanging out promising distribution from a larger record label, Theatre at the Center is located at 1040 Ridge and playing music. lamenting, “If they wanna stop communism, they Road in Munster, Indiana. As Johnny Cash (Tommy Malouf) and later Elvis oughta let Sun distribute it.” (Zach Sorrow) enter the small studio and the four- Amidst this and other tensions between the some plays iconic songs together, the audience stars, the musical never loses its focus on what 24 | March 6, 2019 | The Lansing Journal Every community deserves a good newspaper Former Lansing swimmer achieves Indiana High School Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame From Lansing Swim Organization, to St. Ann, to Bishop Noll, Berta (Fotschky) Rogers has record-setting swim career

BY JENNIFER FLOREK HAMMOND, Ind. (February 15, 2019) – Berta (Fotschky) Rogers, who set multiple state swimming records during her time at Bishop Noll, has Above: Roberta Fotschky been selected for April induction into the Indiana Rogers (Photo provided) High School Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame. Right: The Bishop Noll 1977 Bishop Noll Achievements state championship medley Rogers, who now lives in Florida, swam at relay team included, from Bishop Noll her sophomore ’77 and junior ’78 left, Denise Bercik, Wendy Ruddy, Berta Fotschky, and Maureen Brown. Fotschky will be inducted into the Indiana High years and was the first IHSAA individual swim- School Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame in April. (Photo provided) ming state gold medalist in Bishop Noll history. Her sophomore year record-setting season “I began coaching Roberta in 1972 at Lansing supportive. My mom was the ultimate swimming earned her hall of fame status. She was a standout Swim Organization, and eventually when she mom…. I could always hear her cheering for me at at the fourth annual IHSAA girls state swim and graduated from St. Ann in Lansing, she came to swim meets; sometimes I could hear her while I diving championships, held December 16-17, 1977, Bishop Noll. She was one of the top age group was actually in the water swimming!” swimmers in the state of Illinois and continued at Ball State University. Beyond the pool Rogers outdistanced previous champions to win that in high school, obviously by being a three- Post high school, Rogers graduated from The and establish state records in both the 200-yard time state champion and state record holder. Medical College of Georgia with a BS in nursing individual medley (2:12.540) and the 500-freestyle She was always a very hard worker and strived to (’85). In 2005, she graduated from the University (5:11.847), and she was part of Noll’s championship always be outstanding.” of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois, (satellite program The hall of fame typically inducts two or three and record-setting 200-medley relay (1:56.949). in Tennessee) with a master’s degree in health coaches and five or six athletes at each ceremony, Rogers shared the medley relay state title with service administration (’05). She is currently the which is only done every fourth year. team members Denise Bercik ’81, Maureen Brown director of nursing at The Center for Specialized “She is the first swimmer from Bishop Noll to ’80, and Wendy Ruddy ’78. Surgery in Fort Myers, Florida. Rogers’ record-setting performances led Bishop qualify for the hall of fame, which is really quite The hall of fame induction is scheduled for April Noll to a fifth-place team finish at state. awesome. In 31 years as coach, I only have had one 14, 2019. Rogers is unable to attend but has asked She also won each of those same events at the other athlete make it to the hall of fame.” Tonkovich to accept her award on her behalf. Merrillville sectional, and was the sectional’s top “I spent a lot of hours individual point-getter (40 points). in chlorinated water,” As a junior, Rogers was sectional champion in Rogers joked. “I really the 100-free and 200-IM, and she finished fourth never expected this. It and third, respectively, in those events at state. was a very pleasant sur- Her 200-medley relay team placed second. prise. I wish my mom On to New Zealand was here to experience Before her senior year, Rogers’ family moved to it with me. She was my New Zealand, where she swam with members of biggest supporter.” the New Zealand National team. Still, she consid- Parental support ers Bishop Noll her official high school. “My parents are no “I went to three different high schools. Bishop longer with us, but I Noll was the best by far,” she said. have great memories of A Coach’s memories them both,” Rogers said. Jim Tonkovich, of Schererville, was the head “My dad was the boys and girls swim coach at BNI from 1974–1984. quiet one, but always Sale! Sale! Sale! MARCH 12-16 Rooftop baseball ENTIRE STORE 50% OFF returns April 1 Except Window Display Items and Easter Decorations First United Methodist Church hosts community • HOUSEWARES • BOUTIQUE SHOES, for TF South game against rival TF North • FURNITURE PURSES & CLOTHING by Ashlee De Wit • CRAFTS • BOOKS LANSING, Ill. (March 1, 2019) — First United Methodist Church of Lansing • ANTIQUES • HARDWARE invites TF South baseball fans once again to join them for the kickoff of the • TOYS AND SO MUCH MORE! annual “rooftop” games when the Rebels host rival TF North on April 1. 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by Ashlee De Wit financial assistance for her treatments. LANSING, Ill. (February 28, 2019) – The Coolidge “We feel so grateful Cougars are the 10th annual Roundball Classic and blessed,” said Liz champions, defeating the Heritage Nationals by Avila, Teci’s mother. “The a score of 39–16 in the final game on Tuesday, Lansing community has February 26. The fifth-grade basketball tournament, played been so supportive, and I at Memorial Junior High School, also celebrated a know they’re praying for number of other winners and brought in signifi- us. She [Teci] is a fighter; cant donations for local organizations. she’s a miracle.” “You guys are amazing” Awards and The Lansing schools and community raised competition more than $5,000 and brought in more than Before Coolidge and 5,000 food items for the Lansing Food Pantry Heritage took the floor during this year’s tournament. MLB player and TF for the final game, the South alum Curtis Granderson pledged to match awards ceremony saw up to $5,000 of donations, so more than $10,000 each player in the tour- Above: Donations from the Roundball Classic benefit (from left) Super Teci, the will be distributed to Lansing charities. nament receive a medal Chamber of Commerce Family Giving Program, the Lansing Food Pantry, LARC, and Lansing Meals on Wheels. Representatives from these groups addressed the crowd at Over the 10 years of the tournament, more than for their efforts. Tuesday night’s ceremony. $50,000 has been raised for various local groups. To get to the champi- Right: The championship teams pose for a picture together to demonstrate sportsmanship. This year’s donations benefit LARC, the Lansing onship game, Coolidge Food Pantry Family Giving Program, Lansing Below: Mayor Patty Eidam throws the ceremonial tip-off for Heritage’s Jordan Coleman went undefeated at 4–0 and Coolidge’s Josh Bell. (Photos: Ashlee De Wit) Meals on Wheels, the Chamber of Commerce, and in tournament play. Super Teci. Representatives from each group had Heritage finished 2–2, tied with Lansing Chris- the opportunity to speak to the crowd. tian—but the Nationals defeated the Warriors “I hate to say the same thing over and over, in head-to-head play to earn their spot in the but you guys are amazing,” said Karen Adams, title game. Reavis and Oak Glen each went 1–3. Director of the Lansing Food Pantry. “This is our biggest intake of food throughout the year.” St. Ann Catholic School did not field a team Ernie Gonzalez of LARC also spoke. “Thank you in the tournament this year, but they were very much for this,” he said. “And thank you for all recognized for their food drive donations: they your donations and support for LARC over the years.” brought in the most food items per student. Super Teci was a new addition to the list this Coolidge was chosen for the James “Ray” Shrad- year—Teci Avila is a Lansing resident who, at 3 er School Spirit/Sportsmanship award. years old, choked on a grape and sustained a sig- In the championship game, Coolidge got off to a nificant brain injury. The Lansing community has big lead early, and Heritage never recovered. The come together to offer support for her family and Cougars were crowned champions and preserved their undefeated tournament record. Josh Bell was named MVP of the game for Coolidge, and Corion Scott got the MVP nodChicago;Van for Drunen Heritage. Heating;A07377-51682-156611-5 x 6.5-4c-4c (18Fa-Early)

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Above: Teammates congratulate Oak Glen’s Jessica Campuzano on her Hot Shot win. Left: Lansing Christian’s Savannah Thomas competes in the Hot Shot final at halftime of the championship game. Campuzano and Thomas scored 28 and 25 in the Hot Shot semi-finals, Coolidge’s Torrence Tate (22) drives to the basket. (Photo: Ashlee De Wit) respectively. Campuzano shot lights- out during Tuesday’s halftime contest, with a record-breaking score of 38 to win. Thomas put up 19 points in the final. (Photos: Ashlee De Wit)

Heritage’s Robert Gillard dribbles the ball. (Photo: Ashlee De Wit) Right: The South Suburban men’s basketball team attended the game to show support for the community. At halftime, they updated the crowd on their season and encouraged the students. (Photo: Ashlee De Wit) 24

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YOUR Voice in Lansing’s Government SAAD ABBASY  MIKE FISH JERRY ZELDENRUST

SOME OF OUR PRIORITIES… PUBLIC SAFETY  Maintain commitment to recently restored levels of police o cers  Increase interaction and communication between Lansing Fire Department and the community INFRASTRUCTURE & CODE ENFORCEMENT Family Spaghetti Night  Continue prioritizing the pursuit of available grant funding for major Spaghetti  Salad  Dessert  Beer, Wine & Pop infrastructure needs  Continue aggressive street resurfacing program Kacey’s Banquet Hall ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing  Promote and develop Fox Pointe as a premier destination venue March 15, 2019  Prioritize redevelopment of Torrence Avenue between 178th Street 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm and Thornton-Lansing Road $10 - Kids (under 12) Free OTHER Games & prizes - Fun for the whole family  Support Human Relations Commission (HRC) through promotion of Bring a picture of your pet for a fun guessing game. its signiﬁcance, mission and goals For more information, contact  Re-establish Senior Committee to expand services and programs for Brian Hardy at (708) 774-0499 Lansing seniors

SAADCandidate ABBASY for Trustee

 Lansing resident for 28 years  Graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. in Accountancy  Senior Compliance Analyst performing work as a certiﬁed fraud examiner  Current Chairperson, Lansing Planning and Zoning Board  Served on Finance Boards of Grace Church and Cornerstone Church in Lansing  Wife Lindsey, 2 children (Isabelle and Joseph)

CandidateMIKE forFISH Trustee

 Retired from Public Works after 30 years  Assistant Superintendent, Lansing Public Works, 4 years  Current Member, Lansing’s Planning and Zoning Board  Former President and Commissioner, Lan-Oak Park District  Former President, LARC Board of Directors  Wife Kathy (retired teacher from School District 158), 2 sons (Matt and Eric), 5 grandchildren

JERRYCandidate ZELDENRUST for Trustee

 Lansing Village Trustee 2017 to Present  Liaison to the Police Department and Finance Department  Helped create Lansing's ﬁrst Human Relations Commission  Retired Commander, Lansing Police Department, 29 years  Lifelong resident of Lansing  Married to Sheila 38 years, 3 daughters (Erin, Lauren and Ali), 7 grandchildren

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