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After parading to the Lansing Public Library, 23 seniors from TF South posed with local and state elected officials and other encouragers before their first vote. (Photo: Melanie Jongsma) Teaching. Voting. District 215 organizes first-ever Parade to the Polls by Melanie Jongsma from TF South paraded to the polls The Parade at the Lansing Public Library. Revis’ to the Polls LANSING, Ill. (November 2, 2018) – It goal had been exceeded by eight crossed Ridge Road on the way was a civics lesson come to life. When voters. In other words, the two high 23 TF South students decided to par- to early voting schools had a 34% voter turnout at Lansing ticipate in the “Parade to the Polls,” rate. “My heart is full,” said Revis. Public Library. they learned the logistics of voting— (Photo: Melanie and they met some of the results. Teaching the process Jongsma) For people who have been voting Illinois State Senator Elgie Sims, for many years, the process is not Lansing Mayor Patty Eidam, Village complicated, and it’s easy to forget cars, own houses, and receive mail For an 18-year-old, the choices Trustees Maureen Grady-Perovich what was involved in becoming a have plenty of forms of identifica- are less abundant. And factors and Jerry Zeldenrust, School Board registered voter. Adults who drive tion that show name and address. See “Voting,” page 6 President Richard Dust, School Board members LeeAnn Revis and Patricia Stepp, and Park Board Commissioner Micaela Smith marched along with Bells of Peace to ring in Lansing the students and praised them for A personal vision, a mayoral proclamation, and a free getting involved. Revis is the School Board member smartphone app could make Veterans Day 2018 memorable who originally proposed the parade. Aware that the 18–29-year-old demo- BY JOSH BOOTSMA the “War to End All Wars,” the 62-year-old lifelong Lan- sing resident has maintained an interest in the war that graphic has the lowest voter turnout LANSING, Ill. (November 1, 2018) – On November 11, rate, she wanted to do more than led him to write letters to Mayor Eidam and churches in 1918, an armistice was signed between the Allied Powers the area, explaining his desire to see Lansing participate simply bemoan their lack of engage- and Germany that silenced the guns of World War One. in the worldwide commemoration. ment. With support from District 215 After four years of Foster’s vision is to have all the churches in Superintendent Teresa Lance, Revis fighting, bells across Lansing with bells ring them at 11:00am on No- began planning a Parade to the Polls Europe rang to cele- vember 11. The bells would ring 21 times, reminis- for both TF North and TF South. It brate the end of “The cent of the 21-gun salute used in formal military was a practical application of the Great War.” occasions. teaching that happens in their Civics, On November 11, He is also encouraging residents to download a Government, and US History classes. 2018, towns and villag- smartphone app that will “toll the bells” as well. Doing the math es across the world will “I think it would be so awesome to have all the Revis wasn’t sure what to expect, ring bells to commem- church bells go off in town—and on the phone but she set a mental goal of symbol- orate the end of World app,” said Foster. ically doubling the national turnout War I and remember the sacrifices of those Worldwide participation rate in 2014, which was an estimated The United States World War One Centennial involved. 16–17%. If 50 kids from both schools Commission started spreading the idea in the US, Mark Foster hopes would vote, that would be almost 30% though other countries are expected to partici- Lansing will be one of of eligible voters in those schools. pate as well. The Commission was established in those villages. On Wednesday, October 31, 35 stu- See “Bells,” page 7 dents from TF North paraded to the Bells and apps polls at the Calumet City Library. Since learning of his The bell of First Church (PCA) will ring 21 times

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(October 25, 2018) – the crowd who approached them, he the Legion Riders wanted to give place after 9:00pm, Sunrise is al- Jacob Pape was unprepared for the probably would have been angry if him the same welcome they have ready closed, and shoppers are not homecoming he received Tuesday there weren’t so many people around. given to Lansing WWII and Korean inconvenienced. night, October 23. His mom, Mary So he graciously shook hands with War veterans returning from Honor A typical welcome involves about Frey, had made the arrangements Legion Riders, police officers, and Flight Chicago experiences. The 20 riders and any available police and kept them secret. So when she government officials, and he accepted Sunrise parking lot is a convenient and fire vehicles. More recently, as pulled into the Sunrise Health Food their heartfelt thanks for his service. gathering place—it’s on the right- members of the broader communi- parking lot on their way home from Pape had spent two Army years hand side of the Torrence exit from ty have learned about the welcome the high- tradition, they have shown up in the way, and parking lot as well. there’s After a round of thank-yous and Veterans Weekend in Lansing plenty service, which will be followed this welcome-homes, Pape and his mom of room year by a re-dedication ceremony for got back in the car and were given a for well- the restored M5 gun. (See story, p9.) hero’s escort—with lights, sirens, and horns—to Left: Jacob Pape arrived home on leave on the Ameri- Tuesday, October 23. can Legion, Below: The Legion Riders from American where they Legion Post 697 like to give a proper escort to Lansing veterans. (Photos: joined the Melanie Jongsma) Legion Saturday, November 10, Riders for 7–11am drinks and The public is invited to the Edward debrief- Schultz Auxiliary #697 Pancake ing. Over- Sunday, November 11, 2pm whelmed Breakfast at the American Legion This year’s Veterans Day Service (18255 Grant Street). The Copper but ap- at the Lansing Veterans Memorial preciative, Muggers will be making pancakes, will honor our nation’s veterans sausage, eggs, fruit cocktail, juice, Pape is still and the flag they fought under. The processing and coffee. Adults pay $7.00; veter- 2:00pm ceremony is a meaning- his return to ans and active duty pay $5.00; the ful recognition of those who have America and cost for children 3–10 is $5.00, and served or are now serving in our his return to children under 3 are free. Armed Forces both in peacetime Lansing. Sunday, November 11, 11am and in time of war. The service will The public is welcome to return to take place rain or shine, moving the American Legion Sunday morn- into the Ford Hangar if necessary. ing for their traditional Veterans Day Lawn chairs are suggested.

SALUTE FROM THE VILLAGE OF LANSING “The willingness of America’s veterans to sacrifice for our country has earned them our lasting gratitude.” – Jeff Miller

The Village of Lansing joins with you in proudly recognizing Veterans Currently Serving the Village of Lansing our nation’s veterans. We specifically wish to honor the men and women involved with the Village who have proudly served Gabe Barajas Trustee Tony DeLaurentis Steven Lundy our country. In addition, we hope you will join us this Sunday, Aaron Barnes Rodolfo Duran Paul Martin November 11th at 2 p.m. for a special Veterans Day ceremony hosted Tim Biron Mayor Patty Eidam Dave Schmidt by the Lansing Veterans Memorial Ceremonial Honor Guard. The Bill Bowers Mike Kotecki Devin Smith event will take place at the Lansing Veterans Memorial located at Scott Butler Kevin Lapointe Joshua Talavera-Little the corner of Burnham Avenue and Glenwood-Lansing Road. Joe Lash John Tomaszewski

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BY CARRIE STEINWEG a place to live. They later moved to a new home on Escanaba Avenue LANSING, Ill. (October 2018) – in Lansing. “The home building Milton Van Drunen had recently business was booming,” said Milton. returned home from serving in the “We didn’t have a phone at first U.S. Navy during World War II. It and were on a waiting list to get a was 1946, and he was 21. After three telephone.” The couple then moved years of serving his country, he was to their current home in Lansing looking to settle down, so he asked where they’ve resided for 60 years. around among his friends to find Milton spent a long career as a out who was available. Within the roofer, and Anna Mae left her job at tight-knit Dutch community in and Inland Steel to raise her family. around Lansing, friends were happy Family to play Cupid. That’s how Milton When asked about their best mem- met Anna Mae Huizinga. ories of a seven-decade marriage, “My cousin told him that I was both agree that the most cherished nice and unattached at 19,” said times have not been intimate mo- Anna Mae. “He came to my door, ments alone, but the times where and we had our introduction on they’ve been able to enjoy their a Sunday night and then our first family. The couple had 5 children, date on Monday,” she said. That led 18 grandchildren, and (so far) 39 to an ongoing courtship that result- great-grandchildren. When you add ed in an October 15, 1948, wedding City in 1943. He enlisted in the U.S. The reception was held in the them all up, along with spouses, the at First Christian Reformed Church Navy, and the Monday following basement of Lansing Christian family they have created totals 85. in Lansing (now New Hope Church). graduation he was inducted into the School where the Mother’s Club military where he spent significant prepared a chicken dinner. The They have fond memories of sum- She was 21, and he was 23. Now at mers spent at cabins up north and age 91 and 93 they are more in love time serving in the South Pacific. photographer was a mailman, rec- ommended by her brother, who was of watching children and grand- than ever and grateful for the family What were Anna Mae’s first venturing out and starting a new children play sports. Anna Mae lost that God has given them. thoughts on this stranger showing up at her door? “He looked good,” she business and did the job for $25. “He count after 70 family graduations. They’ve traveled all over the country Dating said. “He was really cute!” She was did really good work, and after that Some of the details are fuzzy after to witness achievements and attend the oldest girl in a family of four boys he got a lot of business when other 70-plus years, but they remember weddings and baptisms. and four girls. Her siblings could be people saw the pictures,” said Anna that the first date was at Orchestra For their 65th anniversary, the known to play little tricks on Milton, Mae. She proudly showed the black Hall. It was a choral concert present- Van Drunens had a huge celebra- who was very quiet. and white 8x10s that documented ed by Chicago Christian School, the the day, each one behind aging cel- tion, but the 70th was a little more school that Anna Mae had attended. Wedding lophane that you can tell has been low-key. The couple celebrated Anna Mae grew up in Munster It was a pleasant fall day when the flipped through on many occasions. with a dinner with their kids, but and recalls taking an hour-long families gathered at the church for they will see the grandchildren and Working the wedding of Milton and Anna Mae. great-grandchildren at Thanksgiv- bus ride each day to get to Chica- After high school Anna Mae was Anna Mae’s older brother, who was ing and Christmas. The gatherings go Christian School in Chicago’s employed in the IBM department at 27 and had just become an ordained have become so large that they Englewood neighborhood. There Inland Steel where time cards were have outgrown family homes and were not yet expressways to speed minister, officiated the ceremony. A processed. Instead of rice, guests now host holiday gatherings in the up the trip. Milton lived in Lansing younger brother was a soloist. Her threw punch holes from the time church basement or school gym. and graduated from Thornton other siblings and Milt’s sisters were cards. Milton recalled that he was Fractional High School in Calumet part of the wedding party. making $1.60 an hour at the time, Commitment working as a layout man at Bates According to the Van Drunens, there Expanded Steel in East Chicago. isn’t an elusive secret to a successful Anna Mae was earning $1.65 an marriage. Rather it’s pretty simple: hour at Inland Steel. You’re there for one another, and you Their first home was a small rely on one another. “If you go, I’ll go,” apartment in a Hammond base- is their usual response to one another ment. Housing was scarce with all when not both parties are enthusiastic the GIs returning home and start- about going somewhere. ing families and it was hard to find Anna Mae says she married the right man. Milton says he married a good cook. And they start each day togeth- er with prayer.

Milton and Anna Mae Van Drunen have been starting the day with prayer together for 70 years. (Photo: Carrie Steinweg) Instead of rice, guests threw punch holes from their Inland Steel time Notice is hereby given that on Sunday 11/25/18, we will have a public sale pursuant to 770 ILCS 45/1 and 770 ILCS any large any super cards. Anna Mae was $ 16” pizza $ employed at Inland 90/1 to enforce a lien in the amount of $6505.00 against OR 18” pizza Steel after high school, such articles for labor, services of automotive repair, skill 2 OFF 3 OFF in the IBM department or material expended upon a storage furnished for such where the time cards articles, unless such articles are redeemed within thirty YOU LOVE IT. YOU WANT IT. were processed. (Photo days of the publication of this notice. Item for public sale: provided) 2006 Chevy Trailblazer, VIN#IGNDT13S262101363, lien holder Exeter Finance PO Box 166008 Irving, TX YOU GOTTA HAVE IT. Must mention coupon when ordering. 75016, prior owner Karen Manaa. Sale will commence at Not good with any other offer. AutomotiveRS 551 East Lincoln Hwy., Chicago Heights, Expires 12/4/18 IL 60411 at 8 a.m. (708)856-0234 3651 Ridge Road, Lansing 708-895-2630 219-972-2630 6 | November 7, 2018 | The Lansing Journal Every community deserves a good newspaper

Sims was available to serve as experience “stressful,” though he Principal Gourley agrees: “Voting Voting, from page 1 shepherd and advocate, and Elec- was proud to have completed it. For is a part of our civic duty. It is our like having parents with different tion Judge Carolyn Smith gave the first-timers it was eye-opening to hope that by celebrating first-time addresses, not knowing your Social new registrants as much time as see that politics is broader than the voters, TF South will be part of Security number, and not having a possible while still accommodating offices that can afford to send mail- starting lifelong voting traditions.” driver’s license can complicate the the other voters in line. Without ers and air commercials. “I was excited that Board member process. TF South Principal Jake that encouragement, many of these Instilling the value Revis wanted to engage our students Gourley proactively printed out a students would not have registered As students came out of the voting in activities that ultimately give back recent report card for each of the or voted. “Voting can be intimidat- booths, their fellow paraders were to our community at home and at 23 paraders, so they would have at ing,” Revis admits, and she was glad there to applaud them—not in a large,” said Superintendent Lance. least one official document showing adults were around to help navigate “You’re all winners!” sense, but in rec- “The Parade to the Polls was just name and address. potential obstacles. ognition of an important milestone. another way for our government On Friday, there were kids who Knowing the choices “Voting is something we should officials to recognize the power of did not realize the importance of Haley Avila expressed some celebrate and not take for granted,” our young people’s voices, especially that document until they began the nervousness about her first vote. Revis says. Not only did people die in Thornton Fractional 215.” voter registration process. Some “I’ve never done this before,” she to initially create this democracy, Revis recalls meeting older voters had thought their student ID would said from the booth, slightly over- but, she points out, people died for who have told her, “I’ve never missed be enough—but student IDs don’t whelmed by all the names and choic- women and people of color to be an election.” Their parents went to show proof of residence. Senator es. Another student pronounced the able to participate in it. the polls with them and taught them how to vote, and it became a lifelong Left: “Voting is something we should celebrate and not take for granted,” said LeeAnn Revis. Center: “This renews my faith that our value. “Wouldn’t it be great if one young people are listening and watching for their opportunities to participate in the electoral process,” said Senator Elgie Sims. Right: day these 18-year-olds could say the Cornelious Muwanga and Emiliano Galindo were among the 23 TF South same thing?” she asked. students who participated in the Parade to the Polls and voted for the first TF South’s Parade to the Polls time on Friday, November 2. (Photos: Melanie Jongsma) participants included: Haley Avila, Emiliano Galindo, Emaz Graham, Tyshaun Harvest, Tyrik Hickland, Tytiyana Jones, Ronald Lee, Ronson Macon, Jorge Magdaleno, James- Tresor Massy, Ranisha Morris, Justin Morris, Jackelin Munoz, Cornelious Muwanga, Fernando Navejar, Alexander Rangel, Claire Redikop, Kimberly Reyes, Brittney Salas-Gonzalez, Iliana Saldana, David Shaw, Zaire Vanderhorst, Tsu- jiorka Walker, and Brandon White. TF South High School is located at 18500 Burnham Avenue in Lansing, Illinois.

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Grandmother of Jeffrey (Jami) Churches in death by his parents: Irene (nee Bon- Mueller, Julie (Osvaldo) Zambrano, and Ja- ic) and John Garson Sr. and his sister: mie Mueller. Great-grandmother of Ellie, Bethel Church Barbara Springer. Camille and Liana Zambrano, and Aubrey Friends visited with Jack’s family on and Haley Mueller. Thursday, November 1, 2018, from 4:00– Interment private at Oakland Memory 8:00pm at Schroeder-Lauer Funeral Lanes, Dolton, IL. Home. Closing prayers were at 7:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Sagel Friday, November 3, 2018, at 10:00am at A Funeral Mass for Helen S. Sagel was held St. Ann Catholic Church. Interment was on November 3, 2018, at St. Michael Church private. with Fr. Frank Kurucz officiating. Jack was a member of St. Ann Church, Mrs. Sagel (née Lenko) was born June 28, he was retired from Physician Supply 1916, and died October 31, 2018 She was the grandmother of Lynda (Rob- 3500 Glenwood-Lansing Road, Co. of Munster, IN, and he was an avid Lansing ert) Van Dyck, Susan (Jerry) Yozze, Denette fisherman. He was a beloved husband, (West of Wentworth Avenue) (Greg) Gallman, Kathy-Jo and Edward (An- father, and grandfather and will be 708-474-9226 drea) Sagel; great-grandmother of 8; great- missed. John “Jack” Kenneth great-grandmother of 2. Pastor Cal Aardsma Garson Jr. Information provided by Schroeder-Lauer Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Ar- Worship Services Funeral Home. Condolences may be left for rangements entrusted to Thornridge Funer- John “Jack” Kenneth Garson Jr., age 76 the family at www.schroederlauer.com. al Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 9:30am and 5:00pm of Lansing, IL, formerly of Lockport, IL, 708-460-2300 or thornridgefuneralhomes. Church School—9:45am passed away on Monday, October 29, Mueller com. 2018. A memorial service for Marie A. Mueller He is survived by his beloved wife: (nee Rottmayer) of Riverdale, will be held at Georgene (nee Skeldon); three children: a later date. If you’d like a full obituary with photo Kristine (Brodie) O’Conner, Jill (Adrian) Mrs. Mueller was born February 9, 1918, to run as a memorial in the monthly print Basich, and Kenneth (Laura) Garson; and passed away October 26, 2018. Loving grandchildren: Benjamin Matlock III, version of The Lansing Journal, the cost is daughter of the late Hervery J. and the late (formerly First Baptist Church) Madison, Morgan, Maya, and Maxwell Antoinette Rottmayer. Wife of the late Fred only $100. Interested families can contact Basich; John “Jack” and Samantha Gar- The Lansing Journal directly, or ask your 3440 178th Street, Lansing A. Mueller. Mother of Fred G. (Nancy) Muel- 708-474-5400 son; and his sister: Robin (Bryan) Lar- ler. Sister of the late William (late Vivian) funeral home to do so. Worship Services Sunday School...... 9:30am Sunday Worship...... 10:30am sermons. If you have contacts Meaningful Bells, from page 1 in the neighboring com- remembrance munities please ask them Though it ended 100 2013 with a mission to “plan, devel- to participate…so future years ago, Foster be- op, and execute programs, projects, generations will talk of the and activities to commemorate the Bells of Peace they remem- lieves World War One Centennial of World War One.” bered on this day.” still has meaning: “I As part of a modern commemo- Only a handful of think it’s even more ration, the Commission created an Lansing churches relevant today with all app called “Bells of Peace: WWI Ar- have bells, but Foster the discord that’s going mistice” that features a countdown on in the world. There 3134 Ridge Road, Lansing hopes that church- 708-474-9610 to November 11. At 11:00am the app es will also consider needs to be something www.firstchurchpca.org will ring a bell of the user’s choice that brings people including a moment Ben Kappers, Pastor 21 times. The app also includes re- of silence at 11:00am together—even a tiny sources about the commission and Worship Services during their morning moment like this,” he Morning Worship...... 9:30am includes a link to donate toward worship services. One said. Sunday School...... 11:00am building a WWI memorial in Wash- of the churches Foster contacted, After receiving Foster’s letter, Evening Worship...... 5:30pm ington DC. First Church (PCA) of Lansing, has Lansing Mayor Patty Eidam has Lansing participation already agreed to take part in the taken an interest in the commem- Lynwood United “If people’s phones start ringing… commemoration and toll their bells. oration. She read an official proc- Reformed Church and there’s enough commotion in Foster has also contacted the park lamation at the October 16 Village town, people will ask what’s going district to have any park bells tolled. Board meeting. Selections from her on and they’ll hear ‘Oh that’s the proclamation are below: Personal connection “Whereas a century ago, 4.7 million World War One Commemoration’, Foster’s grandfather, John Foster, [and they’ll say], ‘I’ll be doggoned.’ American families sent their sons and was born in Greenfield, Illinois, and daughters off to World War One, and What better way to raise aware- was killed in April of 1918 during ness?” Foster said. whereas, 351,153 men from the State World War One. Foster has spent Foster sent a letter to over a of Illinois served selflessly and honor- hours researching the war in an ably in World War One…and whereas, 1990 E. Glenwood-Dyer Road, Lynwood dozen Lansing churches explaining attempt to learn more about his in November 2018 the world will com- 708-474-4100 the importance of the commemora- www.LynwoodURC.org grandfather. memorate the 100th anniversary of tion. The letter reads, in part: In 2011 Foster discovered that his the armistice that ended the fighting Rev. Nick Alons Pastor “This will honor the memory of grandfather was eligible to receive in World War One at 11:00am Novem- Worship Services those [who] served in this great ber 11th, 1918,…I, Patricia L. Eidam…do 9:30am and 5:00pm conflict. I am asking that your con- a Silver Star medal, one of the mili- hereby proclaim November 11, 2018, gregation or facility participate in tary’s highest honors. This discov- as World War One Remembrance this worthy endeavor. Congregations ery brought Foster to Memphis, Day,…recognizing the contributions might include this as part of the Tennessee, in 2012 to receive the of all American men and women who Silver Star served the United States military on behalf of during World War One.” his grandfa- Foster was impressed with the ther, nearly proclamation and the Mayor’s inter- a century est in the commemoration. He hopes 2244 Indiana Avenue, Lansing after the that his efforts to raise awareness 708-474-9576 man had www.oakglenurc.org will pay off on November 11. FB: Oak Glen United Reformed Church given his “I just hope that everyone finds it life in “The as interesting as I do…I think people Rev. Ed Marcusse, Pastor Great in Lansing and people everywhere Worship Services Morning Worship...... 9:30am War.” John should appreciate the significance Foster also Sunday School...... 11:00am of the armistice,” he said. Evening Worship...... 5:00pm received For more information, visit the a Purple World War One Centennial Com- Mark Foster received the Silver Star Award in 2012 on Heart behalf of his grandfather, who died nearly 100 years mission’s website: www.world- To add your church to this earlier in World War One. (Photo provided) award post- war1centennial.org. directory, email humously. [email protected] 8 | November 7, 2018 | The Lansing Journal Every community deserves a good newspaper Private fundraiser provides uniforms for CAP cadets by Carrie Steinweg The third way that the funds will help the squadron is by using LANSING, Ill. (November 4, 2018) some of it to create scholarships for - At a private fundraiser hosted by cadets to attend national activities Mayor Patty Eidam on October 20, and training programs. Cadets have members of the community were to advance to a certain point in the introduced to Civil Air Patrol cadets program before applying to these and adult leaders Major Barbara activities and, if selected to attend, Buckner and Major Rick Zalud and have to pay $65–1,050, depending learned about the many benefits of on the activity. That cost can dis- being part of the program. Attend- courage participation. ees made donations toward the Mayor Eidam said she is most im- squadron totaling $4,600. pressed by the cadets’ “dedication Buckner said there are three ways to the organization and their ea- the squadron plans to use the funds. “The first plan is to get every cadet gerness to learn about aviation and a full and complete uniform (Blues emergency preparedness, their re- and ABUs) which also includes all spect for others, including veterans, Buford Walker Senior Housing insignia and ribbons. While cadets their leaders and fellow comrades, celebrates 35 years are able to receive a $100 voucher to- and their willingness to help others wards the purchase of the blues uni- whether in emergency situations or BY JENNIFER YOS community service.” form, it still only covers the basics LANSING, Ill. (October 30, 2018) – Residents, staff, Buford Walker Board mem- of shirt, pants/skirt, belt, and some CAP’s Thunder Squadron has been involved in a number of Lansing bers, and members of the public gathered on Friday, October 26, to mark an money to cover the nameplate and anniversary. It was 35 years ago that Buford Walker Senior Housing welcomed first rank. Items such as the service events and projects over the years. its first residents. coat are highly expensive and many Civil Air Patrol meets weekly at The history of Buford Walker Senior Housing began before the develop- of our cadet officers don’t have one, Heritage Middle School in Lansing which also hinders their participa- and is open to youths ages 12 to ment’s opening in 1983. Buford Walker—the man for whom the residence tion in certain activities outside the 20. Thunder Squadron has approx- is named—was a Lansing resident and head of the village’s senior housing unit, which then hinders their want- imately 38 cadets and 17 senior organization. Walker was a dedicated advocate for senior housing in Lansing, ing to participate in leadership volunteer members. and he worked closely with Scott Schultz, assistant to past Illinois House Rep- training or activities outside of resentative George O’Brien. the unit,” said Buckner. In 1981 HUD gave approval; federal funds “The second plan is to get would be used to finance the Lansing senior each cadet equipped with We’re housing development. The Village Board an- Emergency Services gear so nounced that the building would be named that more of them can train Buford Walker Senior Housing, in honor of and participate in practice as THAT Good! the efforts of Buford Walker. Unfortunately, well as actual missions. Thun- Mr. Walker died before groundbreaking on der responds to more than $2 OFF $3 OFF $4 OFF your order of October 27, 1982, but his wife Agnes served fifty percent of the missions your order of $25 or more your order of $20 or more $30 or more in Illinois and will assist in on the housing authority from 1982–1985. Indiana so being able to get In 1983 the residence named in honor of her OPEN AURELIO’S PIZZA more cadets trained up and DAILY 416 Ridge Road, Munster husband was opened for occupancy. involved has always been a AT 4PM Buford Walker Senior Housing is locat- passion for Rick.” 219-836-2336 ed at 17725 Arcadia Avenue in Lansing.

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10 | November 7, 2018 | The Lansing Journal Every community deserves a good newspaper Reaching an understanding Administration, police, and community members sign non-binding agreement

BY MELANIE JONGSMA Committee for Civil Rights, reported in Septem- months. As the Department of Justice website ex- ber, “Some saw police misconduct as only part of plains, CRS (Community Relations Service) works LANSING, Ill. (October 17, 2018) – If you lived in the problem. In a town where police officers and “...to prevent and resolve racial and ethnic tensions Lansing 15 months ago, you may recall the anger, government officials were overwhelmingly White, and civil disorders, and build communities’ capaci- frustration, and confusion surrounding an incident community members wanted more transparency ty to resolve future similar conflicts.” that involved a white off-duty police officer and a and greater civic literacy. They felt that the video Though certain elements are common to any black teenager. The incident was videoed by the could provide an opening to press for change.” mediation, the specifics of each situation are deter- black teen’s white friend, and the video went viral, Elvis Slaughter, who serves on Lansing’s Police and mined by the parties involved. This too proved to bringing international attention to a newly elected Fire Commission, was part of a group of community be an area of some misunderstanding between the administration in a diverse community. leaders and clergy who became known as the Lan- Coalition and the Village. For example, members of Much of the online discussion in the weeks sing Community Coalition. The Coalition, which also the Coalition were committed to what they be- following the incident seemed to force people into included members of the NAACP, began meeting lieved would be a year-long series of collaborative choosing sides—either pro-police or anti-police— with Ken Bergeron, a mediator from the U. S. Depart- meetings, while Village representatives felt that in spite of a number of factors that added some ment of Justice Community Relations Service (CRS). by the third meeting conversation was becoming complexity to the issue: Bergeron also met with representatives from the repetitive and unnecessary. • The officer was off duty. Village and the Lansing Police Department. Axel reported, “Many [from the Coalition] were • The teens were trespassing. Nearly eight weeks after the incident, the continued next page • The teens did not arrive on the property at the Village held a Community same time. Meeting to discuss police/ • One of the teens was bleeding. community relations in • A backpack with a BB gun was found on the Lansing. Members of the property. community were invited • The officer threatened to kill the black teen. to voice concerns and offer • The officer never identified himself as a police ideas. (The list of those officer. ideas is included in the • The teens offered to leave. online version of this article Not all of these factors are apparent in the video at thelansingjournal.com.) that circulated, but police reports confirm they were Mediation apparent to the four people involved in the situation. Following the Commu- Community discussions nity Meeting, the Village, Various Lansing residents—and people in neigh- LPD, and the Coalition boring communities—began gathering to discuss entered into an official, the incident and what it said about Lansing’s confidential process of me- past, present, and future. As Timna Axel, Com- diation that was guided by munications Manager for the Chicago Lawyers’ Bergeron and lasted 10–12

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Following the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding, the energy was positive and hopeful. But all those involved know that the MOU marks a beginning, not an ending, and there is still work to be done—together. (Photo: Melanie Jongsma)

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12 | November 7, 2018 | The Lansing Journal Every community deserves a good newspaper ‘We’re definitely going to miss Lansing’ Jenna Comer-Hill says goodbye after 10 years as Youth Center Director

BY MELANIE JONGSMA to Jenna Comer-Hill, Director of the Patty LANSING, Ill. (October 21, 2018) – On Thursday, Oc- Leach Youth Center, in tober 18, there were more adults than usual at the recognition and sin- Patti Leach Youth Center. Parents, friends, Village cere appreciation for 10 officials, and Youth Center alumni congregated years of distinguished in the basement around cake and lemonade. They service, guidance, and were there to say goodbye to Jenna Comer-Hill, devotion to the Village of who has served as Youth Center Director for the Lansing.” past 10 years. Comer-Hill accepted a job with the Comer-Hill is excited YMCA in Ohio, where her parents still live. about beginning a new At the October 16 Board meeting when her chapter of work, and farewell was announced, Comer-Hill said, “I never she’s pleased that her anticipated to be here for 10 years.” When she and four-year-old son Walker husband Anthony arrived in 2009, they looked for a place to rent, but Lansing proved to be so af- will get to spend more fordable that they bought a home. “We totally fell time with his grand- in love with the town,” she told the Board. parents. But, she says, She fell in love with the job too, and she ex- “We’re definitely going pressed thanks to the 10 years of families she has to miss Lansing.” interacted with: “For the parents that let me hang The Patti Leach Youth Above: Jenna Comer-Hill enjoyed cupcakes out with your kids and share your family a little bit, Center is located at 18123 and lemonade at her farewell party. (Photo: Melanie Jongsma) I appreciate that. That was the best part of the job.” Burnham Avenue, and is Mayor Patty Eidam recognized the role that open every weekday from Right: Jenna (far right) and her husband 3:30–8:00pm. Residents Anthony and their son Walker “totally fell in Comer-Hill has played in the Youth Center and love with” Lansing. (Photo: Josh Bootsma) in the community: “We appreciate the time and who are interested in effort that you put into our kids. Jenna has start- learning more about the Anne New- ed many new programs at the Youth Center and services offered can call 708-418-8050. berry by mail kept it alive. As you might know, it’s not an easy The Village has been advertising for a new Youth to the Village task. Many communities around us have tried and Center Director. The job posting reads: “Must be of Lansing actually failed at youth centers, so we consider it a well organized and able to prioritize tasks as well Municipal very valuable part of our village.” as have the ability to manage multiple areas of Center, 3141 The Youth Center was established 21 years ago; responsibility with overlapping deadlines in a fast- Ridge Road, Comer-Hill has given it direction for almost half paced environment. The Youth Director is respon- or email that time. sible for developing, implementing, and evaluating anewberry@ Mayor Eidam presented Comer-Hill with an activities at the Youth Center for middle and high villageoflan- award and read the inscription aloud: “Presented school youth in the community. Send résumé to sing.org.”

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Lansing Voices Thoughtful opinions from Journal readers The Lansing Journal is a community newspaper. We welcome input from fellow residents who have thoughtful things to say about topics that are im- portant to our community. In publishing these writings, we hope to encour- age respectful conversation even in the face of disagreement. Send submis- sions to [email protected] with “Voices” in the subject line. Embracing our diversity by adapting our institutions

THOUGHTFUL COMMENTS SUBMITTED BY REV. DANIEL ROELS, NEW HOPE CHURCH The strain in Lansing is evident. It is difficult to know what to do when the raw racial nerve that runs through our whole country is exposed among us, here. Lansing hosts CSEDC at Ford Hangar A recent Halloween display raises the specter of the BY MELANIE JONGSMA racial lynchings that are part of our nation’s shame, but it turns out that early reactions didn’t take into account LANSING, Ill. (October 27, 2018) – On October 26, over 100 people attended cultural differences and the need to teach. the quarterly meeting of the Chicago Southland Economic Development Two summers ago, a teen was pinned and threatened Corporation, which is a larger-than-typical crowd for these meetings. by an off-duty police officer, and various sides rumble, for different reasons, Several were first-time attenders, attracted at least in part because of the that “If it had been a white kid, we wouldn’t be going through all this.” venue—Lansing’s historic Ford Hangar. If Lansing is going to embrace its diverse present and future, we need to develop a better shared understanding of racism. Modern American racism is The Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation (CSEDC) is a not as often slurs and personal abuse as it is broader, institutional, and struc- nonprofit corporation that oversees the economic development program of tural diminishing or exclusion of those who don’t fit in the dominant group. the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association (SSMMA), of which That kind of racism is harder to detect in individuals, but, for example, it Lansing is a member. The SSMMA website explains that CSEDC’s mission is to shows up in our churches, which remain mostly homogeneous. It hits our “identify, organize, and mobilize public and private resources that will result in schools, one of which didn’t adapt and isn’t in Lansing anymore. It erodes the creation and expansion of businesses, thereby providing economic growth, community trust in public institutions, like village government and our police sustainable jobs and development in the Southland.” Hosting the meeting gave department, both of which would benefit from a diversity closer to that of the Lansing an opportunity to showcase current projects and future plans, includ- community they serve. ing Fox Pointe, Lansing Municipal Airport, and Ford Hangar. If Lansing is going to embrace its diverse present and future, we will need our institutions to adapt. The LNN team was also highlighted for the video production work they That’s why I was part of the year-long process, in response to the summer do. Allowing them to do contract work for other municipalities will become 2017 incident, to develop a “memorandum of understanding” (“MOU”) an additional source of revenue for Lansing. among village leaders, the LPD, community leaders, and the U.S. Depart- ment of Justice. The MOU lists a few actions that the police department will take, with community help, to work to diversify their hiring pool, and a few additional actions for police to develop shared understanding with youth at TF South High School. So the MOU represents a small step forward for our village to adapt to our diverse reality. I give special credit to Village Director The perfect “Shop Local” of Communications Ken Reynolds and Police Chief Dennis Murrin for being Christmas Gift idea the Village professionals who seemed to invest the most time in discussions. However, the MOU only scratches the surface of the kind of institutional change Lansing will need—and it could have been much more transforma- tive. For example, why does the MOU not even begin to address more of the concerns raised at the community meeting in August 2017? What about police training? What about the processes of village appointments? What about giving the newly-formed Human Relations Commission some formal authority within village government as opposed to its bylaws making clear that its activities are directed at the community? Even for items that are in the MOU, there is no mechanism of accountability to make sure they are actually accomplished. The MOU is a step, but it’s not the full journey of becoming the Lansing we must become if we want to be a healthy and safe community where all members can participate with confidence. Will we and our institutions respond in time to choose our future, or will we be forced by demographic change and therefore at a greater social cost? It’s up to us, the individuals who are part of the institutions and the structure we call a community.

Rev. Daniel Roels, New Hope Church Lansing, Illinois

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14 | November 7, 2018 | The Lansing Journal Every community deserves a good newspaper Virtual Reality comes to Lansing Nadeem and Nabbil Khan open doors to new worlds

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16 | November 7, 2018 | The Lansing Journal Every community deserves a good newspaper Jane Elliott addresses Thornton Township crowd BY ERNST LAMOTHE JR. Jane Elliott (standing) is known for the “Blue SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. (October 27, eyes–Brown eyes” exercise she conducted with her third-grade class the day after 2018) – In a room filled with commu- Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in nity members, students, and legisla- 1968. Thornton Township Supervisor Frank tors, two acclaimed speakers talked M. Zuccarelli was proud to host Elliott and about unconscious and conscious hopes to have her return again. bias on Friday, October 19. Presented (Photo: Nate Fields) by the Thornton Township Human their experience. These composi- Relations Commission, the “Race tions were reprinted in the local and Bias” event held at South Subur- newspaper with the headline, “How ban College featured Dr. Lawrence Discrimination Feels.” When the As- James Jr. and Jane Elliott. sociated Press picked up the story, Dr. James, a Chicago-based clinical the news went national. psychologist, spoke first. “When we do unconscious bias training, we talk Elliott began responding to re- about this awareness piece—it’s one quests for interviews, training, and step,” he said. “And that’s typically television appearances. As demand where corporations stop. They’ll tell grew, she gave up classroom teach- you, ‘Hey, we did some training and ing and began working full-time as we made all of our people aware that A former third-grade teacher, El- the brown-eyed children were rele- a diversity trainer for corporations. they are, well, kind of biased and, liott has spent most of her life as an gated to the back rows. Elliott segre- Thornton Township Supervisor well, kind of racist.’ And we expect anti-racism activist and educator. gated the children further by telling Frank Zuccarelli was proud to host that to be enough and that they’re “If you want to be a racist, you the blue-eyed children to play only Jane Elliott and Dr. James. He hopes going to do something differently. go ahead and be a racist. But if you with other blue-eyed children and by to have them return and resume the Awareness training without skill bring it to me, you will learn very, not allowing blue-eyed children and conversation. building and without behavioral in- very shortly that your problem is ig- brown-eyed children to drink from tervention to continue to grow one’s norance,” said Elliott. “It is not skin the same water fountain. The brown- capabilities to be less racist and less color but your ignorance about skin eyed students were scolded when biased is the only way that you can color, and I will not tolerate it.” they made mistakes or did not follow create change. Period.” Elliott is known for the “Blue eyes– the rules. The following week, Elliott “We decided to bring Jane Elliott Brown eyes” exercise she conducted told the class she had made a mistake, to Thornton Township because she with her third-grade class the day and the brown-eyed children were is a dynamic woman who brings an after Martin Luther King Jr. was actually superior. interesting perspective that people assassinated in 1968. She divided After the experiment ended, the need to hear,” said Dr. Jerry Weems, the class based on eye color and told students wrote compositions about Director of Youth and Family Ser- them the blue-eyed children were vices at Thornton Township. “The superior. She gave the blue-eyed chil- Dr. Jerry Weems (right) believes the community has responded well to us dren extra privileges and had them community needs to hear the kinds of things Jane Elliott has to say. (Photo: Nate Fields) bringing global speakers like Jane.” sit in the front of the classroom, while

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Health and Beauty Christ Our Savior Catholic School If you or a loved one were diagnosed with 900 East 154th Street, South Holland, IL Jacqueline E. Davis-Rivera ovarian cancer after use of TALC products such SATURDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2018 Thornton Township Clerk as Baby Powder or Shower to Shower, you may from 9:00am - 3:00pm be entitled to compensation. For more information and application call 708-333-8173 or email [email protected] Contact Charles H. Johnson Seeking Crafters and Vendors 1-800-535-5727 Space is $30 18 | November 7, 2018 | The Lansing Journal Every community deserves a good newspaper Petitions, positions, and elections Candidates and voters get ready for the April 2 Election Day in Lansing by Josh Bootsma two-year term. Karen Adams is run- expiring ning specifically for the two-year Looking ahead to • Kenisha LeSure (Secretary) LANSING, Ill. (November 7, 2018) term. Jim Long is running for one • David Lopez (Vice President) - With the November 6 elections of the six-year terms. You could sign April 2 • Timothy Terrell (Board Member) just behind us, Lansing voters both Karen’s and Jim’s petitions be- April 2, 2019, is when Lansing *Lansing residents living south of are starting to think ahead to cause they are not running for the voters will choose their local 186th vote for this Elementary School April 2 when we will vote for local same position. leaders. We will be voting for the District. representatives. following: Lansing office-seekers have High School District 215 How do political parties factor in? Village Trustee Board (Vote for three on April 2) already begun circulating petitions When people decide to run for to be on the April 2 ballot. Since pe- (Vote for three on April 2) Current board members: office together and form a party, Current Village Trustees: titions are an early step in the local • Sheryl Black – term expiring then a signature for any member of • Tony DeLaurentis – term expiring election process, we’ve gathered • Michael Bolz – term expiring the party is an endorsement of the • Michael Skrbina – term expiring answers to some Frequently Asked • Rita Oberman – term expiring whole party. • Jerry Zeldenrust – term expiring Questions about petitions, as well • Richard Dust (President) For example, if you sign Saad • Maureen Grady-Perovich as everything we know so far about • LeeAnn Revis Abbasy’s petition for Village Trust- • Brian Hardy the offices up for election on April 2. • Patricia Stepp ee, you are also endorsing Jerry • Michael Manno • Roger Yochem Zeldenrust and Mike Fish as Village Those we know are petitioning so far: Petition FAQs South Suburban College Trustees, because all three are run- • Saad Abbasy (Village Voice Party) District 510 Board ning together as the Village Voice • Mike Fish (Village Voice Party) What are petitions? (Vote for two on April 2) Party. • Jerry Zeldenrust (Village Voice Candidates intending to run for Current board members: Party) office in Cook County must obtain • Anthony DeFilippo – term • Larry Thomas (Independent a certain number of signatures Do I have to vote for the people I expiring candidate) on a petition in order to file their signed petitions for? • Vivian Payne – term expiring candidacy. These petitions serve Voters are free to vote for whom- Lan-Oak Park District • John Daly (Vice Chair) as a community nomination and ever they wish, regardless of previ- Commissioner • Janet Rogers indicate support for the individual ous petition signatures. And in the (Vote for one 2-year term and two • Joseph Whittington intending to run for office. voting booth, you are choosing indi- 6-year terms on April 2) • Terry Wells viduals, not parties, so you can pick Current commissioners: • Frank Zuccarelli (Chair) Who can sign petitions? the person you want for each avail- • Patrick Gulotta – term expiring Those we know are petitioning so far: For individuals running for office able position, regardless of party • Jim Long – term expiring • Vivian Payne in Lansing, the signatures must be affiliation. So on April 2, you could • Micaela Smith – term expiring • Anthony DeFilippo from individuals who are registered decide to vote for both Saad Abbasy • John Kelly Lansing Public Library to vote in Lansing, Illinois. and Larry Thomas, no matter whose • Robert Tropp Trustee (Vote for two on April 2) petition you signed. Those we know are petitioning so far: Current officers: • Karen Adams - 2-year term Why are people petitioning now? • Anthony Comer-Hill (Secretary) - • Jim Long - 6-year term State guidelines include an es- Can someone else collect signatures term expiring • Micaela Smith - 6-year term tablished window in which candi- on behalf of a person running for • Judith Koch - term expiring dates may collect signatures. This office? Elementary School • Timothy Glinski (President) window starts on September 18 and District 158 Board* • Sharon Novak (Vice President) ends on December 17, the last day to Yes, office-seekers may choose petition circulators to collect sig- (Vote for two on April 2) • Bonnie Cuthbert (Treasurer) file for candidacy. The November 6 Current officers: • Jeri Villa election is likely to draw petitioners natures on their behalf. However, either the office-seeker or a circu- • Robert Bonifazi (President) – term • Mozella Brown to polling places around Lansing expiring Those we know are petitioning so far: as it provides a high concentration lator must personally witness you signing the petition—they can’t just • Mary Kelly – term expiring • Judith Koch of registered Lansing voters in one • Suzanne Long (Vice President) • Geoffrey Erlenborn place. be passed around a room for every- one to sign. • Robert Wood (Secretary) • Chuck Taylor Can I sign more than one petition? How do I know who to sign for? • Sara Wallace This is where things get com- *Lansing residents living north plicated. Your signature is a nom- Petition season is a great time to get to know those running for of 186th vote for this Elementary ination of a candidate for a spe- School District. cific position. Essentially, you can office. Consider keeping a list of “nominate” only one person for each people whose petitions you sign Elementary School position—but if there are multiple and what office they are running District 171 Board* positions available, you can nomi- for. That way you can track them (Vote for four on April 2) nate (or sign) for a different person throughout campaign season. Start Current officers: for each available position. a list of questions to ask—there • Dennis J. Altgilbers - term For example, the Lan-Oak Park will be opportunities between now expiring Board will have three Commission- and April 2 Election Day to find out • Jada Curry (President) - term er positions available on the April 2 how the different candidates plan to expiring ballot—two six-year terms and one serve Lansing. • David Lilly - term expiring • Cozette Y. Pettigrew - term

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BY Melanie Jongsma is “just really nice and fun to work right now is with,” according to Hoyt. Hoyt be- to be a vet, MUNSTER, Ind. (November 1, lieves Fortunato is skilled at getting and she sees 2018) – “You just have to start. the best out of people without ever herself doing And then—keep going.” This is the being mean or overly demanding. theater on the advice that Stella Hoyt has for kids “She wants things to be the best side. “There are who want to get into theater, but they can, but not to the point where other things I it might just as well apply to any you don’t want to work with her,” love to do,” she area of life. At the age of 11, Hoyt has Hoyt explains. says. “I do want already learned that hard work and Hoyt appreciates the Munster to be a vet. But persistence will take you farther theater venue— “It’s just a great I’ll always love than talent will. “It doesn’t just place to be. You get to meet so many theater.” come to you,” she says about sing- cool people, and it’s just a fun the- Family ing, or acting, or opportunity. “You ater.” She has also been onstage at Hoyt comes have to keep working.” Victory Gardens, Mercury Theatre, from a long Hoyt is playing the role of Susan and Oak Lawn Theatre, and she’s line of theater in Miracle on 34th Street: the Musical, planning to try out for the spring lovers. Her which opens at Munster’s Theatre musical at her school, Clark Middle grandmother, at the Center on November 18. School, in St. John, Indiana. Cyndy Falica, She did watch parts of the beloved Balance remembers Christmas film the musical is based Theater is not Hoyt’s only inter- that her grand- on, which featured a young Natalie est. Though the two weeks leading mother, Hilda Wood as Susan. Maureen O’Hara up to an opening night include long Koss, took her as Doris Walker, John Payne as days of school followed by hours of to children’s Fred Gailey, and Edmund Gwenn rehearsal, she is intentional about shows at Drury as Santa helped the 1947 film win creating a young version of work/ Lane Theater three Academy Awards and become life balance. She plays with Barbies, when it was Stella Hoyt a family favorite. hosts sleepovers with friends, and in Evergreen (Photo: Melanie Jongsma) Direction spends time coloring, drawing, and Park. Falica’s For Theatre at the Center’s ren- writing stories. daughter (Stella dition, Hoyt will be joined onstage In fact, she’s not even sure that Hoyt’s mom), I am excited to share this classic by Courtney Jones as Doris, Chris- she’ll end up choosing theater as Meghan Hoyt, began auditioning story in musical form with audi- topher Kale Jones as Fred, and Neil a career, understanding already and acting at age 5. Falica quit her ences of all ages. From the littlest Friedman as Santa. The musical will how difficult it is to really make a job to drive Meghan to auditions, believers to those who may have be directed by Linda Fortunato, who living on stage. Her career choice rehearsals, and performances, and lost sight of the magic of Christmas, now she’s doing the same for Stella. this musical brightens the holiday “We all love it,” she says. season for all.” Occasionally this family of theater showtimes and tickets people even gets to practice their Previews of Miracle on 34th Street: craft together. Recently Meghan the Musical begin November 15 with Hoyt won the lead role in Mary Opening Night on November 18 and Christmas Concerts Poppins, and Stella and her brother a continued run through December Cooper (who has also begun acting) 23. This production is sponsored in played Jane and Michael. part by American Community Bank. Miracle Performances are: “It’s just a really fun play,” says • Wednesdays and Thursdays: Hoyt about Miracle on 34th Street. 2:00pm She wants people to see it because, • Fridays: 7:30pm well, “You’re gonna love it. It’s just a • Saturdays: 3:00pm and 7:30pm great story.” Hoyt appreciates that • Sundays: 2:30pm the character of Susan evaluates her • Select Thursday and Sunday beliefs according to her own knowl- nights South holland MaSter Chorale edge and doesn’t blindly follow Individual ticket prices range from what other people tell her to believe. $42–$46. To purchase individual Sunday, December 2, 4pm Nonetheless, Hoyt does feel that tickets, call the Box Office at 219- St. Victor Catholic Church audience members should believe in 836-3255 or Tickets.com at 800-511- Santa Claus before seeing the show 1532. Group discounts are available 553 Hirsch Ave, Calumet City in order to get the most out of it. for groups of 11 or more. Sunday, December 9, 3pm Director Linda Fortunato has said, Theatre at the Center is St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church “The story of the real Kris Kringle located at 1040 Ridge hired as Macy’s Santa Claus still Road in Munster, 500 Northgate Drive, Dyer touches hearts and reminds us Indiana. For more Early arrival for both dates is strongly recommended. of the power of the imagination. information, visit www. Listen to the crystalline harmonies of ancient hymns in TheatreAt- new settings by Swedish composer Anders Ohrwall, and Stella Hoyt stars with Neil TheCenter. Friedman in Miracle on 34th lend your voice to the beloved Christmas carols. The Street: the Musical, opening com. Chicago Gargoyle Brass and Organ Ensemble will join November 18 in Munster. us, adding splendor and power to the performances. In (Photo: Guy Rhodes) addition to the beautiful stained-glass sanctuary of St. Victor’s, which has been our home for 18 seasons, we now offer the same concert in the spacious sanctuary of St. Maria Goretti parish in Dyer.

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Gnarly Quinn (green skirt) sneaks around Lafayette Roller Derby’s “jammer” during the October 14 bout. (Photo provided)

The Illiana Derby Dames (Photo provided) Illiana Derby Dames skate for fun, charity Competition meets camaraderie at Lynwood Roller Rink

BY JOSH BOOTSMA ones that are scoring.” a place to feel welcome in a fun- a whole fresh group of people what “I feel like a lot of people watch filled, action-packed environment.” derby is, let them try it out, and see LYNWOOD, Ill. (October 2018) – The the first half and are confused, and “This is my tribe,” Eve said, “I click if it’s a good fit for them,” Eve said. Lynwood Sport Center draws all then after halftime they’re like ‘Ok, with these people so well. …It’s been types of people to skate at its roller Those who are interested can I’m catching on,’” said three-year like a dream come true.” get more information at the team’s rink. Come in on Friday nights and team member Gnarly Quinn. you’ll see a teenage hangout on Growing the group website (www.illianaderbydames. wheels. On Tuesdays you’ll witness Benefiting others Interested in joining? The Illiana com) or visit their Facebook page. a family pizza night. On Wednesday Though a bout might be hard for Derby Dames recruit new mem- “Our purpose is to empower others to understand, the Illiana bers year-round and offer two mornings you’ll enter to the sound women, to do something for our Derby Dames know exactly what of organ music accompanying boot camps every year to help new they’re doing—on and off the local communities, and to build adults making their way around the skaters learn roller derby. No prior racetrack. sportsmanship and teamwork,” wooden floor. But enter on Monday knowledge of skating or roller derby The Dames are a registered non- summarized Eve. or Wednesday nights, and you’ll is needed. profit and take great pride in using Lynwood Sport Center is located meet a different type of crowd—the “In the end of January or Feb- their bouts as a means to benefit at 2030 Glenwood-Dyer Road in Illiana Derby Dames. ruary we’re going to have another different charities. While most people are at home boot camp session where we teach Lynwood, Illinois. “Every month we pick a charity resting from their work, about 35 to give all of our proceeds to and women are doing the opposite: we have them come and set up a they’re putting on pads, helmets, booth…to just get their name out and skates before getting physical NOV 15 there,” Quinn said. on the racetrack. With derby names - DEC 23 Each bout raises around $1,000 Miracle like Eve Iscerate, Scare N Dippity, for charity. Last month, the Dames on Karma Kazi, and Lady TERROR- donated to the Cancer Support 34th Street The Musical dactyl, the Illiana Derby Dames are Center, and this month they donat- serious about the work of beating ed to INFEAT, an organization dedi- their competition. cated to helping those with autism. But only practice makes per- “We do it for our charities,” said fect, and that’s what draws them Dames veteran Scare N Dippity. to the Lynwood Sport Center on “We try to get people in here not to weeknights. Practice starts with a watch us skate but so we can raise number of drills to improve endur- as much money for them as we can.” ance, footwork, and speed before October 14 was the Dame’s final the Dames start their intra-squad home bout of the season. In addi- scrimmage. tion to winning the bout, they also About bouts hosted a costume contest for kids. A roller derby bout (the derby “Our tradition here is to do a cos- term for “match”) consists of two tume bout for the last bout of the 30-minute periods during which year...it’s always our best one,” said two teams try to outscore the other. Eve Iscerate, a captain on the team Ten women are allowed on the track Benefiting each other at a time—five from one team and As much as the Dames enjoy five from the other. One of a team’s giving to those in need, they get five skaters has a star on her helmet plenty out of the experience them- and is called the “jammer.” The jam- selves as well. mer’s job is to score points while “This is a family. I’ve never been the four “blockers” create the space closer to a group of people in my for her to do so, while also block- life—and I was in the military. I ing the opposing team’s jammer. A kind of joined derby because I was point is scored whenever a jammer seeking out that kind of camarade- laps a member of the opposing rie again,” Eve said. team, which can be done multiple The group’s website states the times during a two-minute “jam.” team’s mission and includes the Actors Neil Friedman and Stella Hoyt. Photo by Guy Rhodes. “Because roller derby doesn’t a following: “Our goal is to empower have a ball, it’s hard to follow,” said every team member to not only em- Dames coach Ron Chesko, who has brace their strength through sport, been the team’s coach for about six but to also embrace their power to months, “so basically you have to positively impact our community keep an eye on the person with the with volunteer work and charitable star on their helmet—they’re the donations. We strive to give women Subscribe to the daily digital edition at thelansingjournal.com/news/subscribe The Lansing Journal | November 7, 2018 | 23 TF South athlete spotlights INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY MATT TIFFY, ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Five things to know about Five things to know about Faithful Ojelabi Erin Titus LANSING, Ill. (November 1, 2018) – Senior LANSING, Ill. (November 1, 2018) – Senior Faithful Ojelabi plays football for the TF Erin Titus plays varsity volleyball for the TF South varsity team. South Rebels. She has been on varsity for Why football: three years. I was looking for something fun to do for Why Volleyball: an activity freshman year, and I just fell in I enjoy playing volleyball because it’s a way love with the sport. to escape the daily pressures of school life. Favorite football moment: Favorite volleyball moment: My favorite moment is when we did a One of my favorite moments—although team builder by doing a watermelon relay. there are many—is meeting a lot of new Goals for football this year: people and the bond you create with people. My goals are to go as far in the playoffs as Plans for the future: we can and bond as a team. I haven’t decided yet if I want to play vol- Favorite subject and teacher: leyball in college, but I will be majoring in My favorite subject is AP Calculus with Special Education at the University of Purdue Northwest. Mr. Seibel because of his teaching style, and he makes it a lot of fun. Favorite subject and teacher: Quote from the coach: My favorite subject is Child Care and my favorite “teacher” is Brittney. She “Faithful is the ultimate team player. Last year, he was a starting defensive is not only my sub teacher, she’s also the athletic trainer who has helped to corner back and willingly took on a need that we had at starting guard. Faith- support me through my career here at TF South. ful not only made the switch, but he took on the challenge of being a leader on Quote from the coach: the offensive line.” “Erin has played a solid role for the volleyball team for the last three years. –Coach Bob Padjen Her dependability and passing skills are second to none.” –Coach Kim Sands Lan-Oak Park District’s first drone-making class teaches practical skills Electronics, small motor skills, cause and effect, eye-hand coordination, and more

BY JENNIFER YOS similar to those required in video games, students found that other LANSING, Ill. (October 23, 2018) – factors can influence real-life situa- This fall the Lan-Oak Park District tions—battery power, loose wires, added a new and trendy after-school and depth perception. Warren en- class to their youth program— joyed watching them learn and make Drone-Making 101—designed for adjustments throughout the course. Lansing youth between the ages of 9 To see video of the final class, and 12 who are interested in building search for this story online at thel- and flying their own stunt drones. ansingjournal.com/news. The first six-week class ended on The Park District intends to offer Friday, October 19, with students this youth program class again and flying their drones through an ob- is also considering adding a more stacle course set up in the gym. advanced drone-making class for But the class began with lessons teens. The class costs $47.00 for res- about drone flight safety, includ- idents or $52.00 for non-residents. Joshua Hall gets help from Instructor Celestra Warren during the culminating session ing how to avoid propeller dangers That cost includes the drone kit, of Drone-Making 101. The class got to fly their drones in the Eisenhower Center gym. (Photo: Melanie Jongsma) and drone accidents and how to and students keep the drones at the avoid fires with proper battery care. end of the class. According to Instructor Celestra Lan-Oak Park District offers these Warren, no FAA laws need to be fol- classes and other programs at the lowed because these are non-com- Eisenhower Center, 2550 178th mercial drones. Street. Their Fall 2018 program bro- In weeks two through five, partic- chure can be viewed online at www. ipants built the remote controls and lanoakparkdistrict.org. the bodies of their SkyViper 1700 stunt drones. Warren walked the participants through the detailed instructions, helped them identify and assemble complex parts— motor connectors, power sockets, and flight controller boards—and encouraged them each step of the way. “This is what I love about this job,” she said. “Getting to know these individuals, even if it’s only for a few weeks.” The six-week course culminated with the students flying their own Above, from left: Celestra Warren guides Szion Pullin, Joshua Hall, Jalyn Anderson, and Jalen Ivy through the process of assembling the drone bodies. drones and attempting to maneuver them through a new drone obstacle Left: Jasen Ivy studies the assembly instructions for his drone. Warren enjoyed helping the kids realize that skills and processes can actually be studied, learned, and developed. course set up in the Eisenhower (Photos: Jennifer Yos) Center gym. Though the skills are 24

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