South Holland ideals become a reality

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South Holland ideals
become a reality
Churches come together and show
support for diversity
By Deidra Somerville
When Rev. Al Vander Meer of First
Reformed Church and Pastor Willard High of
Shepard’s Community Church met more than
a decade ago through the South Holland
Ministerial Association, they didn’t realize
then that their futures would be intertwined.
As their friendship grew, the two church
leaders realized that despite the differences in
their backgrounds and their congregations,
they shared a similar vision, as well as core
Christian values.
That ongoing friendship and dialog
recently resulted in a beneficial partnership
that reflects the diversity and faith of the
Village as a whole. Vander Meer and the
leadership of First Reformed intentionally
opened the doors, which since its inception in
1847 has served a mostly white congregation,
to the multicultural members of High’s
Shepard’s Community Church.
High attributes the partnership to his
friendship with Vander Meer, as well as the
willingness of both congregations to enter
into such a partnership.
“By meeting on a personal level, a level of
comfort began to develop,” he says. “We
discovered that despite our differences, we
shared core Christian values together. We
met and prayed and got to know each other on
a personal level.”
There was a unanimous vote among the
leadership at First Reformed and Shepard’s
Community Church to create a Covenant for
Shared Space that would guide the principles
of their union and their vision for the church
moving forward.
“The building belongs to God and we are
privileged to use it,” says Van Der Meer.
For Pastor High, the principles of
reconciliation are important for both individuals and the larger congregational body to
examine their own personal challenges to
creating a truly diverse community.
“When one commits to these principles in
their personal life, it carries into the public
life,” he says.
That commitment to acceptance and
celebration of diversity is not a unique one in
South Holland. In January, the predominately
black congregation of Bethel Community
Church in Harvey joined with the mostly
white congregation of Calvary Reformed
Church in South Holland to create a new,
combined and diverse congregation under
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South Holland fire trucks will lead the way Oct. 10 for the 11th Annual Parade of Lights,
honoring fallen firefighters. (See map of parade route on page 8.) Village firefighters will
be joined by other south suburban departments.
Fire Department saves lives
By Carrie Napoleon
South Holland Fire Chief James Wiley
marked a bittersweet anniversary last month.
A full-time firefighter for 32 years, Chief
Wiley stepped into the position of chief five
years ago, Sept. 4, 2001.
“I was indoctrinated a week later,” Wiley
said.
The annual observance of the Sept. 11
terrorist attacks reminds Wiley of that time
five years ago and both those who have fallen
in the line of duty and how his occupation has
changed since then.
‘Saving people’s lives...
that’s rewarding.’
James Wiley, Fire Chief
Members of the new Calvary Community Church, which formed when congregations of Calvary
Reformed and Bethel Community churches combined, gather for fellowship after a service.
Pictured from left are Marlene Krist, James Morris holding son James, Christina Zwetschke
holding son Christian, Pamela Mauldin holding Joshua Morris, Jacob Morris, Unique Morris,
Viada Talbert, June Ettema, June Smits, and Evelyn Zoeteman.
To remember those who have fallen, the
South Holland Fire Department hosts the
11th annual Parade of Lights Oct. 10. The
event is part of National Fire Protection
Week Oct. 8 through 14.
“The hardest part in my mind is responding
to a fire where there is a loss of life involving
a child or one of our own,” he said. “We’ve
experienced both here.”
South Holland lost one of its own in 1989.
Douglas P. Maicach (pronounced MayCheck) is the only South Holland Firefighter
to fall since the department opened in 1914.
The department will be honoring Maicach
and all of its brethren with the Parade of
Lights.
“Every year it starts with a service at Thorn
Creek Church,” Wiley said.
The service is a unique tribute. Large
screens are set up at the church and the name,
city and state of every firefighter killed in the
line of duty in the last 12 months are
displayed.
Following the service, as many as 30 trucks
from fire departments around the area join in
a silent parade with lights flashing. The
solemn march includes bagpipe players and
the traditional ringing of the bell. (See map
of parade route, page 8.)
Wiley knows good training and a wellstaffed department will help keep that list of
fallen firefighters short.
In 2005, the fire department received 3,261
calls, and the department is on pace to match
that number this year.
“There are days when we may have three
calls. Our highest call volume in a 24-hour
period was 22 calls. We can be extremely
busy,” Wiley said.
Of the 2005 calls, 2,273 were ambulance
calls and the remaining 988 were fire calls.
The full time firefighters are also trained as
paramedics, who help with all the medical
calls.
Wiley says his staff is well trained and able
to handle anything that comes its way. He
points to the cross training they receive as an
example.
While the hard part of being a firefighter
weighs heavy, the rewards of the occupation
can be equally as extreme.
“Saving people’s lives, saving a property
even … that’s rewarding,” Wiley says. ■
South Holland Fire Chief James Wiley has
been a full-time firefighter for 32 years.
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Heritage Haul 5K winners
S O U T H
H O L L A N D
SALUTES
Pictured above are top finishers in the 5K Heritage Haul, held Sept. 2, as part of the annual
South Holland Heritage Festival. Listed below are winners, and their times.
YOUTH UNDER 12 YEARS
Rachel Blaauw - 11 (26:05); Patrick Osagiede - 8 (41:37); Dominique Brooks - 12 (45:54)
13 - 19 YEARS
Austin Smit - 15 (21:37);
Daniel Roijas - 19 (22:23)
Females: Alicia Smit - 13 (28:44);
Marissa Sylvester - 17 (33:55)
Males:
20 - 39 YEARS
Torrence Moore (24:14);
Jake Hutchcraft (24:24)
Females: Julianne Tardy (24:34);
Valerie Dekok (27:30)
Males:
Churches unite
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one roof, now called Calvary Community
Chruch.
The process of coming together under one
roof involved months and years of building a
relationship among the leadership of each
church and developing a shared mission that
expressly embraces diversity. Rev. Alfonzo
Surrett, who previously served as pastor at
Bethel, said each congregation shared a
vision to build a church that reflects the
Kingdom of Heaven, where all of God’s
children are together, not separated along
racial or economic lines.
“Our vision statement is to be a visible
example of the Kingdom of God in South
Holland and beyond,” says Surrett. “We have
more things in common than we do
differences. What has made this work is that
we emphasize our commonalities.”
Surrett believes fear of the unknown and
the need to examine one’s heart are critical to
the process.
“The real reason we’re so divided is the
love issue,” he says. “We need to be real with
ourselves about ourselves.”
Vander Meer agrees.
“You cannot let fear dictate your
behavior,” he says.
At his speech delivered at the National
Cathedral in Washington, D.C. in 1968, Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “We must face
40 - 59 YEARS
Bill Smit (22:20);
Heino Blaauw (26:42)
Females: Christie Smit (27:54);
Carole Henderson (30:52)
Males:
60+ YEARS
Don Grimwood (29.51);
Dan Zajeski (55:36)
Females: Mary Bivona (52:35);
Rose Brooks (56:13
Males:
the sad fact that at eleven o’clock on Sunday
morning when we stand to sing ‘In Christ
There is No East or West,’ we stand in the
most segregated hour of America.”
Both First Reformed Church and Calvary
Community Church set out to change that.
For both churches, Sunday worship has now
taken on a whole new meaning. Both
congregations have embarked upon a
mission to embrace diversity as an intentional
goal for their outreach to the community and
as part of their way of life as parishioners.
“In doing this we were faced with one
question: Can both congregations serve God
together better than apart? We feel that we
can do more for God’s Kingdom serving
together,” Vander Meer says.
Vander Meer, High and Surrett invite
residents of South Holland to join them for
Sunday worship. Church locations are as
follows:
FIRST REFORMED CHURCH/
SHEPARD’S COMMUNITY CHURCH
15924 South Park Avenue
333-0622
Sunday Worship Service:
First Reformed: 9:30 a.m.
Shepard’s Community: 12:00 p.m.
Gloria J. Taylor, vice president of
community education at South Suburban
College, was recently honored as a finalist in
the Abby Foundation of the Southern
Suburbs Women Together 2006 Woman of
the Year Award. Taylor who received her
doctorate from the University of Chicago,
was commended for having a dramatic
impact on women’s lives through her work at
SSC.
Marlene Cook, longtime South Holland
Today correspondent, received a second
place award from the National Federation of
Press Women for her column, Ask South
Holland Today. Although retired, Cook will
continue to write her award-winning
column.
Brandon Donald Hedrick Gordon
earned a bachelor’s degree in computer
science from Truman State University,
Kirksville, Mo. While attending Truman,
Gordan was active with Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Inc. and the Residence Life
Department. He was a student advisor and
participated in the mentoring and tutoring
for the Scholastic Enhancement Experience
program.
Theresa Best graduated cum laude with a
degree in business administration from
Elmhurst College.
Debra DeGraff earned a bachelor’s
degree from Hope College in Holland,
Michigan.
Lawrence Mollo graduated from Carleton
College in Northfield, Minnesota with a
bachelor’s degree.
Rosalyn and Rhonda Dekker were
awarded Best of Show ribbons at the Lake
County (Indiana) Fair and the Will County
Fair for scrapbooking and flower arranging.
Numerous 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons
were also received by Rachel, Rosalyn, and
Rhonda Dekker for scrapbooking, sewing,
cross stitch, crocheting and quilting entries.
Several local students were named to
dean’s lists at their colleges. They are
Tony Butler and Dan Rudenga, Calumet
College of St. Joseph; David Kyner and
Datia Long, Lewis University; Lisa
Kallemeyn, Hope College; Anitra Kemp,
Elmhurst College; Briane Christofanelli,
and William Smit, Purdue University
Calumet. ■
Diversity awards
CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH
16341 South Park Avenue
339-1133
Sunday Worship Service:
9:30am & 6:00pm
October activities at the library
By Deidra Somerville
➤ Iternet and Email Classes - South
Holland residents are offered a chance to
learn how to use the Internet and set up an
email account. Registration is required.
Class size is limited. Registrants must be 18
years of age or older. Call Bea at the Adult
Reference Desk to register. All classes will
be on Wednesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00
p.m. Pre-requisite: You must know how to
use a keyboard and a mouse.
➤ Terrific Tuesdays - Tuesdays at 3:30
p.m. - Oct. 3 to 24 - An hour of terrific
stories, games, and crafts for children K - 2.
Registration is required.
➤ Cartooning workshop - Saturday, Oct.
7 at 2 p.m. - Graphic artist Marlene Goodman
will teach 9 – 14 yearold participants how
to draw popular cartoon characters and
how to create your
own cartoon character. Registration required. ■
At Diveristy Inc.’s 12th annual dinner, Jan Mulder (top center) and Frank Zuccarelli
(bottom right) were honored. Mulder, chair of the South Holland Youth Commission,
was honored for her spiritual leadership as director of Young Life and her
commitment to fostering diversity among youth. Mulder is pictured with Village
officials including Frank Knittle, Mary Ann Thornton, Pat Mahon, Sallie Penman,
Cindy Doorn and Art Bennett. Zuccarelli received the David A. Janke Community
Spirit award at the dinner, which took place at Idlewild Country Club in Flossmoor.
SOUTH HOLLAND TODAY
OCTOBER 2006
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South
Park
RESIDENTS YOU SHOULD KNOW
businesses:
‘We’re Open!’
John and Mary Turton, with daughter
JoAnne.
Restaurant owners
share secrets of success
By Deidra Somerville
It’s an early fall morning and the constant
rain is making for a soggy cloudy day. Along
the Lansing strip mall on Torrence Avenue
and 173rd Street is a little refuge from the
damp weather called the Great American
Bagel, owned and managed by South
Holland residents Mary and John Turton,
who also operate a second location in
Homewood.
There’s no mystery what’s in store for the
customer at first glance. The name appears to
say it all. But newcomers are pleasantly
surprised to find a nice cup of warm gourmet
soup waiting for them – along with the largest
variety of bagels one could dream of. From
the tried and true of the plain egg bagel to the
new fangled chocolate chip or jalapeño
cheddar, there is something for everyone.
The creamy spreads have the same spicy
variety.
The Turtons have weathered many storms
with their business and manage through faith
and strong optimism to maintain their
franchises while supporting those in need.
The upbringing of the Turtons in their
native Nigeria taught them the values of faith
and the market place. They both serve as
Eucharistic ministers at South Holland’s St.
Jude Parish and have been the proud owners
of their franchise business for six years. Prior
to opening the Great American Bagel, they
ran a medical transport business for three
years. Lessons learned from that experience,
and with Great American Bagel, have helped
them to maintain a steady customer base
while they have seen some businesses come
and go with the restructuring of the Torrence
Avenue overpass at their doorstep.
“We understand that cities have to update
their infrastructure and improve things, but it
can be hard on small businesses,” says John.
Mary is the manager at that location and
had to find ways to keep interest up with their
customer base during uncertain times, a
concept that South Holland businesses along
South Park Avenue are experiencing now.
“We worked hard to keep the customers
coming and to get those customers back that
had to take alternate routes during the
reconstruction,” she said. “Having signs that
give customers alternate entrances and
offering great deals can help costumers
remember your business.”
Staying connected to their customers and
the broader community played a large role in
helping them to overcome those difficult
times. Giving back has also served as a source
of inspiration for them. They have donated
food and coupons for needy families served
by public and private organizations, mostly
to the food pantries that St. Jude has worked
to maintain in good standing through its
church leadership.
“There have been so many people who
have given to us,” says Mary, “so many
people have helped us along the way that we
feel it’s important to give back whenever we
can.” John agrees. “Our busy schedule does
not allow for us to be as involved as we would
like to be, so that is our way of also staying
involved.”
John and Mary are blessed with a beautiful
daughter, JoAnne, who attends Christ Our
Savior Catholic School.
Having family in neighboring municipalities played a role in luring the couple from
Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood, but
much more has kept them here. “We love it
here. We love the people especially,” John
says. ■
South Park Avenue Businesses
• South Park Hardware, 16074 South Park
Ave., 331-0063, Monday through Friday from
7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
• Flowers & Gifts by Michelle, 16101 South
Park Ave., 339-3777, Monday through Friday 8
a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3
p.m.
• Township Trustees in Schools, 16106
South Park Avenue, 225-0225
• Ciecierski & Associates, 16107 South Park
Avenue, 331-4221
• Park Avenue Bowl, 16113 South Park
Avenue, 339-0234, Monday through Saturday
from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m., Available on Sunday
for groups or parties, Call for hours of open play
or to book a party.
• N-Sync Cellular, 16120 South Park Ave.,
415-5557, Monday through Friday 7 p.m. to 8
p.m. Saturday 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., or by
appointment.
• Knox Bonner and Associates, 16122
South Park Avenue, 331-3309
• Glenn A. Evans & Company, 16123 South
Park Avenue, 339-9550
• Calvary Book Store, 16125 South Park
Avenue, 333-1115, Monday and Friday from
9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday
from 9 to 5 p.m.
• Foxborough Realty, 16126 South Park
Avenue, 331-9001, Monday through Friday 9
a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or by appointment.
• O’Brien and Associates, 16126 South Park
Avenue, 596-1830, Monday through Friday 9
a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or by appointment.
• Shear Designs, 16126 South Park Avenue,
331-1990, call for appointment
• Expert Custom Tailors, 16135 South Park
Avenue, 339-3040, Monday through Friday from
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Shiblay’s Beauty Salon, 16135 South Park
Avenue, 331-8290, Monday through Friday from
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Renal Care Group, 16136 South Park
Avenue, 331-0200
• Elleoj Salon, 16137 South Park Avenue,
596-4071, call for appointment. ■
By Carrie Napoleon
South Park Avenue business owners have
one message for residents – We’re Open!
While road construction has laid waste to
the street and sidewalk, many of South
Holland’s well established businesses are
struggling through a tough time.
The construction project is part of the
overall Town Center redevelopment initiative, which will include the Brownstones at
Park Place residential community. The
finished project will bring in an influx of
residents and new businesses to the area.
“I think when it’s done it will be very nice
and helpful (to our business),” says Noreen
Van Deursen, owner of Calvary Bookstore.
In the meantime, Van Deursen has had to
tighten her belt strap, reduce staffing and
create a new entrance to her shop.
“It’s been slow. Our loyal customers are
still getting through,” she says.
While the front door remains open,
customers may also access her store through a
back door that may be reached via one of the
two parking lots the Village created for the
temporarily street-less business strip.
“The Village is really doing everything
they can to be helpful,” Van Deursen says.
Signs directing customers to the new
parking lot have helped her customers realize
her store is still open. One customer said if
she hadn’t seen the sign, she would have
never tried to get to the store.
“I have a lot of loyal customers who
continue to shop here because they feel the
store and its services outweigh the inconvenience of the construction in the area,” she
said. “I’m very thankful for that.”
With construction expected to last until
Thanksgiving, Van Deursen fears she may
lose some of the walk-in holiday shopping.
She urges people to remember the businesses
along the street.
Dale Ter Haar, owner of South Park
Hardware, says walk-in traffic has slowed
down, but business has not been bad.
“It’s not as bad as I thought it would be,”
Ter Haar says.
The hardware store is lucky in that it has a
back parking lot of its own that offers easy
access.
He says while the construction is making it
tough on businesses, the finished project
should be worth it.
Dale Ter Haar, owner of South Park
Hardware, feels the finished project will be
worth it.
Effie Wiatrowski, owner of Flowers & Gifts
by Michelle, wants to make sure customers
know that they’re still open during construction
on that street, and that customers can still
access her parking lot from the rear.
“It’ll be great when it’s done. We’ll have a
nice new street. When we get the brownstones built, it will be a great neighborhood,”
he says.
Like his counterpart, he too wants to
spread the word to residents: “We’re open for
business.”
Effie Wiatrowski, owner of Flowers &
Gifts by Michelle, says she too has seen a
decrease in foot traffic to her shop. However,
phone orders are managing to help the
business during this tough time.
“About 90 percent of our orders now are
over the phone. I’m still struggling to make
ends meet,” she says.
The road construction makes it more
difficult to get the delivery truck on the road,
but they are making do. Some people don’t
realize they can still access her parking lot
from the rear.
“People call up and say ‘I didn’t know if
you were still open with the construction’,”
she says.
She wants to let everyone know she is, and
with Sweetest Day and Homecoming on the
horizon, she is hopeful people will not let the
construction deter them.
Henry Malone, owner of N-Sync cellular
phones, is keeping a positive outlook even
though he has had to drastically reduce the
store’s hours.
“Right now, due to the decrease in the
traffic and the decrease in business, I’m only
open a couple of hours a day,” Malone said.
Because it is not economically feasible to
keep the normal business hours, he is also
available by appointment. He doesn’t mind
the sacrifice in exchange for the improvements.
He is looking forward to what the finished
project will bring to the area.
“The area, even before construction, was
going through some hard times. At the end of
construction it should be a benefit to all the
remaining businesses,” Malone said.
“I see this as an improvement. This is going
to help us, especially with Walgreens,” he
said.
Malone says if the small businesses along
South Park can manage themselves during
the downtime and make it through, the
benefits of a new street and other
improvements will be worth it.
“It undoubtedly is going to be a brighter
day,” Malone says. ■
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OCTOBER 2006
SOUTH HOLLAND TODAY
Performing artist brings medals
home to South Holland
SSC seeking additional employers
for Fall Job Fair
By Cindy Cruz
Brad and Sharon Burrink are proud
parents, and they have every right to be.
Their fourteen-year-old daughter Brianna
participated in her first international
competition and took home three medals
from the 10th Annual World Championships of The Performing Arts held recently
in Los Angeles.
Burrink competed in five dance categories – ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop and
musical theatre; and four modeling categories – casual, formal, photo model and
swimsuit. She won silver in casual and
formal modeling, and bronze for the
musical theatre number that she performed
to the overture from Chicago.
Although Burrink has studied dance for
several years, it was just a few months
earlier that she told her mother she wanted
to model. Sharon Burrink immediately
began looking on the internet to see what
was available locally and just happened to
come across the local auditions for the
World Championships for the Performing
Arts that were being held in Joliet. She was
thrilled when Brianna competed and was
selected for the U.S. team. The world
championships featured participants from
40 countries with competitions in acting,
dance, modeling, vocal and instrumental
performance.
The experience was indeed an adventure
that also presented its challenges. Burrink
had to deal with lost luggage that contained
all of her costumes, a mix-up with her
music, and blisters caused by the shoes she
wore for her musical theatre performance,
but nothing fazed her.
“She was very elegant and cute, and she
stole the show,” her mother said.
Burrink said her daughter modeled for an
ad for Baby Fresh baby wipes when she was
just six months old. Other than that, she
never modeled professionally. Dancing
was something that just came naturally.
Burrink started studying ballet seven years
ago. She caught on so quickly that she was
placed with the older girls. She later studied
other forms of dance.
Her dance teacher, Rachel Nicoli, called
her a natural talent who will go far.
“Brianna deserves the recognition because
she has worked so hard,” she said.
Burrink presented a ballet performance at
a contest in California.
The South Suburban College Career
Development & Jobs Center is seeking
employers to participate in the Fall 2006 Job
Fair. The Job Fair is scheduled for Thursday,
Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the SSC
Fitness Center.
This is an excellent opportunity for
employers to recruit upcoming graduates,
current students, alumni and community
residents for full-time, part-time, seasonal
employment or internships.
There is a $50 fee for employer
participation. All job seekers are welcome to
attend free of charge. For more information
about the Fall 2006 Job Fair or CCJobNet.com,
please contact JoAnn Morgan at (708) 5962000, ext. 2391 or Linda Kopulos at ext.
2309.
Seton to hold Shadow Day
Seton Academy will hold Shadow Day on
Monday, Oct. 9. Students from the local
grade schools can shadow in a group format
and get a first hand account of what Seton
Academy has to offer.
Brianna Burrink proudly displays her
medals from the 10th Annual World
Championships of the Performing Arts.
While Burrink isn’t modeling professionally yet, her mother believes it is just a
matter of time because when they were in
Hollywood agents had expressed interest in
her. She was even approached by MTV
about being in a music video, but was too
young to participate. Sharon Burrink has
spoken with an agent who is interested in
her daughter, but said because she lives in
the midwest it may take time to place her.
He was confident that as she got older she
would find work. Her mother is optimistic
and hopes that she will be able to earn
enough to pay for college.
Right now the freshman at Illiana
Christian High School is committed to her
school work, participating in high school
sports, and working with children. As far as
the future, Burrink said she definitely wants
to continue modeling and dancing and
hopes to study the performing arts at
Columbia College.
Her mother is grateful to all of the
sponsors who helped finance their trip to
the world championships. They were S & J
Construction, Dr. Gene Ossello, Thornton
Township Supervisor Frank Zuccarelli,
Gibson Realty LLC, Royal Ford of South
Holland, Lexmor Engineering LLC, Marilyn
Cornell, Joseph R. Bennett, Michael Nylen,
Dr. Stephen Shulman, Care Cleaners,
Burrink Concrete, and Artistic Interiors,
Inc.
Burrink looks forward to modeling.
“Participating in the world championships was exciting and different. I always
liked dancing, and modeling seemed like it
would be fun. I like performing and being
on stage. It was also great to make friends
from all over the United States, South
Africa, and France,” she said.
Sharon Burrink knows her daughter has a
very bright future and is willing to do
whatever it takes to help her fulfill her
dream.
“She was born to do this,” she said.
Christ Our Savior prepares
for Walk-A-Thon
Christ Our Savior will hold their Third
Annual Walk-A-Thon on Oct. 31. Anyone
wishing to participate should call the school
at 333-8173. The walk was previously held at
the end of the school year.
Students will also continue to make and
send cards throughout the year to the
homebound parishioners of our six founding
parishes.
SSC announces fall performances
performances during the Fall. The following
are scheduled:
• Jazz Band Concert on Friday, Oct. 6 at
7:30 p.m. in the college’s Kindig Performing
Arts Center.
• Evening Chorale Concert on Tuesday,
Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kindig Performing
Arts Center.
• Symphonic Band Concert on Friday,
Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Kindig Performing
Arts Center.
• Evening Chorale Concert on Sunday,
Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. at the First Christian
Reformed Church of South Holland.
• Joe Cisar Concert in Lecture Hall A on
Friday, Nov. 3 at noon.
• Fall Play: The Curious Savage on
Nov. 3, 4, and 10 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 11, at 2
and 8 p.m. in the Kindig Performing Arts
Center.
District 150 announces upcoming
activities
School District 150 will hold several
activities during October. They include the
Greenwood Principal Open House at 7 p.m.
on Wednesday, Oct. 11, Band Parent Assoc.
General Meeting 7:30 p.m. on the Tuesday,
Oct. 17, McKinley Principal Open House at 7
p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18; and the Band
Fundraiser Kickoff on Thursday, Oct. 19.
SSC Foundation conducts
successful fund drive
The South Suburban College Foundation
raised more than $170,000 from their two
major fundraisers – the fall Annual Donor
Drive and the spring Showcase Dinner
Dance. The increase in fundraising and
investments permitted the Foundation to
provide 240 total awards for over $96,000 to
SSC students in 2005-06. An additional
$30,000 was spent updating the Fine &
Performing Arts programs at SSC with new
state-of-the-art equipment, and $25,000 was
provided to the college by the Foundation to
begin construction on a new high-tech
multimedia lab. ■
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STUDENT OF
THE MONTH
By Cindy Cruz
Based on a list of criteria provided by South Holland Today, school administrators choose
their “South Holland Today Student of the Month.” Students must be residents of South Holland
and exemplify the best of their respective school – academically, socially, spiritually, and
athletically.
Activities involved in at school: She is
vice president of Student Council,
National Honor Society member, president of the speech team, school
announcer, plays French horn in the
marching band, and works on the
yearbook.
Activities involved in outside of
school: Constance is assistant director of
her church youth group. This summer she
participated in the Summer National
Forensic League for Speech and hosted a
teen talk show on WKKC 89.3. Her goal
is to become a broadcast journalist.
CONSTANCE STANLEY
12TH GRADE
THORNWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Parents: Nicole Young and Gary Stanley.
How long have you been a resident of
South Holland? 8 years.
Favorite Subject: History. “It is important
to me because I believe we learn from the
past.”
Insight into school: “Thornwood is an
excellent place to learn. There is a lot of
growth going on. I am happy to be a
Thunderbird.”
SOUTH HOLLAND TODAY
OCTOBER 2006
South Holland
police officers
receive awards
Police offer trick or treating tips
South Holland Police Officers Maurice
Roberts (above, center) and Justin
Bultema (left, center) were presented
with an Award of Valor by Police Chief
Warren Millsaps (left) and Trustee N.
Keith Chambers (right). The Award of
Valor is given to officers for demonstrating great bravery while in the line of duty.
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Sand Ridge Nature Center
♦ Introduction to Nature Photography – Saturday, Oct. 7, 1:30 p.m. Join
nature photographer Joe Nowak for an
informative class
to learn tips and
techniques for creating better 35mm
photos. Nowak
has been a regular
presenter at the
Heritage Festival’s Gallery of Art. Bring
your camera and tripod and be prepared
to go outside if the weather allows.
Adults only, registration ends Oct. 5.
♦ Wee Wonders: Falling Leaves –
Thursday Oct. 12, 1:30 p.m. Preschoolers
can come out for their very own nature
program about fall, and the changing of
the seasons.
♦ Birdfeeder Workshop – Saturday,
Oct. 14, 1:30 p.m. A variety of bird
feeders and tips on building them from
common materials will be featured.
Learn which seeds attract which birds.
Visitors are invited to create their own
thistle feeder from a one-liter or smaller
pop bottle (bring a clean, dry one).
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♦ Indian Summer and Fall Color
Walk – Saturday, Oct. 21, 1:30 p.m.
How was this time of year important for
Native Americans and early settlers?
How and why do autumn leaves attain
their beautiful displays of color? Join us
for answers to these questions, including
a guided walk in search of the most
colorful spot at Sand Ridge. Register by
Oct. 19.
♦ Native American Cultural Workshop: Dream Catchers – Saturday, Oct.
28, 1:30 p.m. Learn about the significance of dream catchers in Native
American cultures.
Make your own neotraditional dream
catcher under the
tutelage of one of
our volunteers, who
herself is Native
American. A twohour program for
ages 7 and up (with adult). Register by
Oct. 14. Fee of $6 per person, pre-paid;
non-refundable.
The South Holland Police Department is
requesting that all trick or treating be done
on October 31 between 4 and 7 p.m. By
planning your route ahead of time and
staying on course, you can visit a number of
homes and still make it home before dark.
Here are some tips to use while out with the
children:
✔ Trick or treat in groups of only four or
five children with one teen or adult
accompanying them. The teen or adult
should carry a flashlight in case it begins to
get dark while they are out.
✔ Trick or treat on well-lighted streets
and go to homes of people that you know
and that have porch lights on.
✔ Stay on sidewalks at all times and
always walk.
✔ For those of us who are greeted by our
young neighbors who are trick or treating,
take the time to introduce yourself to the
children and parents who come to your
door.
✔ As an alternative to trick or treating,
neighbors can plan a joint costume party for
the children on your block. This occasion
can be used as another way for neighbors to
come together and become familiar with
the children in your neighborhood and have
fun!
✔ Those who wish to forego trick or
treating can attend the Village’s annual
Best friends, Laurel White (left) and Kaila
Thornton, dress in their best princess gowns
for the Harvest Fest.
Harvest Fest to be held on Thursday, Oct.
26 at the Community Center from 6:30 to
8:30 p.m. Festivities will include a costume
judging contest, candy bags (while supplies
last), games for children ages 3 to 12 and
pumpkin decorating. Children should bring
a pumpkin from home. The materials to
decorate it will be supplied. Space is
limited to 150, and participants must reside
in South Holland. Registration continues
until Oct. 17, or while space remains. ■
Early voting now available
Starting this month, Illinois voters may take part in early voting in advance of the
November election. Early voting allows people to vote before the election without having
a reason or excuse. Those early voters must vote in person.
Early Voting will take place from Oct. 16 through Nov. 2 at the South Holland Village
Hall. Early voters must present a valid ID.
Mail-in absentee voting applications are available online or at the Village Hall if you
are not able to vote on the Early Voting dates.
Absentee Voting Dates and Deadlines:
Oct. 10: LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE
Oct. 11: First day of grace-period registration and
voting
Oct. 12: First day of early voting
Oct. 24: Last day of grace-period registration and
voting
Nov. 2:
Last day of early voting; First day the
Clerk’s office can receive absentee ballot application from voters who
have been admitted to a hospital, nursing home or rehabilitation center
five days or less before Election Day.
Nov. 6:
Last day of in-person absentee voting; Last day Clerk’s office can
receive absentee ballot applications from individuals admitted to a
hospital, nursing home or rehabilitation center.
Nov. 7:
ELECTION DAY
3-on-3 basketball event
More information on voting and elections is online at www.voterinfonet.com.
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
You are cordially invited to have coffee with the Mayor. Because
communication is the very essence of our strength as a Village government,
morning or evening Mayor’s Coffees are held quarterly at the Village Hall or
Community Center to provide an informal opportunity for residents to meet
with the Mayor and other Village officials to share comments and concerns.
NEXT MAYOR’S COFFEE:
TUES., DEC. 5, 2006, 7:30 AM
The Village of South Holland, Calvary Academy, Spirit of God Fellowship and Restoration
Ministries recently presented a 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament for boys grades 6-12. The event
was held Saturday, August 12, behind Calvary Academy and inside the school’s gymnasium.
Coffee will be held at the
South Holland Village Hall
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OCTOBER 2006
EDITORIAL PAGE
Ask . . .
South Holland Today!
By Marlene Cook
Q With winter coming and utility rate A
hikes poised to take
effect, I’m concerned
about being able to
pay my utility bills.
Does the Village know
of any programs designed to help the
elderly pay for heat and electricity?
A
Thornton Township has a gas program, which is a winter project with limited
funds. Help is available to those who
qualify through Catholic Charities located
in South Holland. Call 333-8379 and ask
for intake worker, Ms. Dobbins. Manager
Fred Shannon said that your call will be
returned within a few days as Ms. Dobbins
receives more than 100 calls per day from
the region. So be patient. Recipients are
limited to help only once every couple of
years.
Q I noticed an excavation taking place
in Veterans Park and a pile of dirt. Can
you provide details about this project?
The large pile of dirt will be removed
by the end of the year and the excavation
will become a detention pond, or wetland.
The pond will be shaped and beautifully
landscaped with thousands of aquatic
plants. This project coincides with the
reconstruction of South Park Avenue and
the separation of the combined sewer under
the street. The old, combined sewer system
accommodated both sewage and storm
water. The new system will allow storm
water to be diverted to the detention pond
and when it peaks the water will be returned
to the Little Calumet River.
QI
frequent the businesses along
South Park Avenue, but with that street
being closed, where can I park?
A
Signs have been posted “everywhere”
in the Town Center area inviting drivers to
follow the arrows to several parking lots.
Parking is available behind Roosevelt
School, behind
the bowling alley
with access from
161st Place, and
on the northeast corner of
Route 6 and South
Park Avenue (the
old bank parking lot). The sidewalks will
remain open throughout construction and
the street is expected to be open mid-to-late
November in time for Christmas shopping.■
SOUTH HOLLAND TODAY
WISDOM
& ENCOURAGEMENT
FROM OUR CHURCHES
The South Holland Ministerial Association, in support of South Holland’s Village theme of
“Faith...Family...Future” endorses this monthly column.The viewpoints expressed herein are those of
the writer and do not constitute official endorsement by South Holland Today or the South Holland
Village administration.
What’s Holding You Back
I believe most individuals desire a
successful life and want to see their dreams
come to fruition. Most people desire to be
successful parents and successful in their
careers. Most people desire to be successful
as friends and as husbands and wives. Even
one who is determined to be a failure wants to
succeed at failing.
If so many people have it in their heart to
achieve, why do so many fall short? Many of
us do not have a problem with desiring,
planning or attempting something. The
problem, however, comes when we try to
gain or acquire the thing that we desire. I can
plan to go back to school, but that does not
mean I am going to go. I can plan on starting
a new business but that does not mean that I
will do it.
There’s something in between desiring and
obtaining. This space in between is a
struggle. That word implies opposition,
forces seeking to block accomplishment.
Have you ever wondered why your car would
not start the day of your interview for your
new job? Just when you decided to put your
financial house in order, the car breaks down,
the furnace goes out or the roof starts leaking.
If one is to be successful and victorious in
this life, he or she must be able to overcome
all those opposing forces. But there is an
opposing force that is more difficult to tame.
Individuals who set sail toward success must
eventually deal with this foe, which can be
found in the nearest mirror. What do you do
when you come to the realization that you are
holding yourself back? Allow Jesus to step in
and help you overcome your struggle and you
will soar to heights that you never thought
were possible.
– Kevin Davenport
New Beginning Church
Standard Time
‘ Fall
Back’
Remember to set your clock
BACK on October 29!
S O U T H
HOLLAND
TO DAY
Welcome,
new residents!
‘New Homeowner’
packets available
at Village Hall.
THE PEOPLE SAY:
Behind the scenes at Gallery of Art
Dear Editor,
I wanted to tell you what took place at the
art gallery this year but kept forgetting to
write it down. This may not sound like
much, but there was an important event that
happened behind the scenes. There was a
weight lifted off someone’s heart at the
gallery. It seems that one of the young men
at the show, a young artist of 22 years old,
had been a real pain of a student and gave
the teachers a lot of grief - cutting classes,
disrespecting them, a real bully to others!
On Thursday night this gifted young man
went up to the art teacher from McKinley
and introduced himself, and apologized for
the way he treated him, and the way he
acted in his class. The teacher remembered
him and of course accepted his apology and
they talked and laughed together for the
remainder of the evening. When I was told
this story by the art teacher, he was smiling,
and told this to me with much respect for
this young man. He was more amazed that
he apologized for his actions from so many
years ago.
The art gallery has created and bonded
many new friendships. I am glad I was a
part of it. Thank you!
– Robin Scheldberg
Managing Editor Patricia R. Mahon
Editor Mary Ann Thornton
Assistant Editor Paul Eisenberg
Production Manager Phyllis Pallay
Photographer Doris Morrissette
Correspondents
Marlene Cook, Cindy Cruz
Carrie Napoleon, Deidra Somerville
Printed at Park Press
SOUTH HOLLAND TODAY is published
ten times each year by the Communications
Department of the Village of South Holland
and distributed by bulk mailing to all postal
customers in South Holland Zip Code 60473.
Additional copies are available free of charge
at the Communications Department located
at the municipal complex at 16226 Wausau
Ave. South Holland Today does not accept
paid advertising.
SOUTH HOLLAND TODAY aims to
provide beneficial information to present and
potential residents, businesses, and municipal
employees so that community pride is
enhanced, investment and reinvestment in the
community are encouraged, participation in
community events is stimulated, and public
dialogue about issues affecting community
life takes place.
SOUTH HOLLAND TODAY
OCTOBER 2006
Petting Zoo and Pony Rides – a busy
place for the young.
➤
Mayor De Graff, with WGN Anchor
Valerie Warner, gives an enthusiastic welcome to runners before the
Heritage Haul 5K.
➤
➤
➤
Heritage Festival 2006
Heritage Haul attracts a
family of walkers.
➤
➤
Ronald
MacDonald
greets visitors
to the Festival.
Hosting a Diversity Dinner
By Deidra Somerville
It’s said that variety is the spice of life.
That’s true not only for the food we eat, but
the people we encounter. Diversity Dinners
are a great way to entertain both your love
for food and your love for meeting people.
There are many approaches that can be
taken to the evening given your particular
need or lifestyle. Here are a few
suggestions:
✔ Cater in: This may be an obvious
choice for some, but for others
who feel that entertaining means
cooking, this may be something
different. Working mothers who
often cook dinner during the
week may find this to be a great
way to relax a little more and let
someone else do the cooking for a
change. You deserve it. There are some
great ethnic restaurants in and around our
area that can fill the bill quite nicely.
✔ Pick a theme: For those who really like
to cook and would like to try your hand at a
thematic cultural menu, there are an
exhaustive list of possibilities to choose
from. Many dishes that work wonders on
the taste buds are deceivingly simple and
there are websites with great recipes to
guide you step-by step through the process.
Some accents around your home can bring
your theme to life and make the evening
more festive.
✔ Eat out: Many hosts and guests love to
enjoy a great restaurant together, which
saves on time and energy that is focused on
your guests having a great time. Many
restaurants have nice private rooms if you
prefer, in order to create an atmosphere that
doesn’t compete with the hustle and bustle
of a great restaurant. Everyone can and will
chip in, but it may be worth it for people
who really have a lifestyle that caters to this
choice.
✔ Incorporate the children into the
hosting duties: For families with
young children, it’s great to give
them an opportunity to feel part
ownership of the evening. Let
them help you pour the teaspoon
of cinnamon into that rice
pudding, set the table, or serve the
appetizers. If you have a small table
you can have your children sit there at a
formal setting along with any other children
that may arrive.
✔ Ask an expert: If you want to host this
year, but want to know more about how it
works and what the experience is like, call
the Village (210-2918) and ask to be
connected with someone who has hosted
before and is hosting again this year and
who may have a similar lifestyle background to your own. That person can be a
resource who can help you bring your
diversity dinner to life.
SIMPLE
IDEAS
Sign up today!
See below for
Diversity Dinner form
Gallery of Art, a popular venue for
local artists.
VILLAGE OF SOUTH HOLLAND
2006 DIVERSITY DINNERS
October 14, 2006
Registration
➤
Communications Commission
Village of South Holland
16226 Wausau Ave.
South Holland, Il 60473
Phone: 210-2918
Fax To: (708) 210-1019
Thornwood High School Band entertains.
Mayor's Leadership Awards
Nominations are being accepted for the
2007 Mayor's Leadership Awards, honoring residents who believe in and support the
Village of South Holland's values of Faith,
Family and Future.
Nominees are being sought for each of
the three categories.
Deadline to submit a nomination is Dec.
31, 2006. Nomination forms are available
at Village Hall and online at www.
southolland.org.
The winners of the awards presented in
February 2005 were:
2005 FAITH
LEADERSHIP AWARD
Heino Blaauw
“I am grateful to serve in
a Village where not only
our Mayor, but many
leaders govern and lead us
with Christian integrity.”
2005 FAMILY
LEADERSHIP AWARD
Cindy Miston
“My dad taught me to
invest in the things that are
important to me…It is an
honor to invest in people’s
lives.”
2005 FUTURE
LEADERSHIP AWARD
South Holland
Police Officer
Maurice Roberts –
“South Holland is indeed
a community that exemplifies a heritage of faith,
a community that places extreme emphasis
on family values and a community that
values honesty, integrity and morality. I
ask you to continue this endeavor as we
march forward together.”
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I/we would like to host a DIVERSITY DINNER.
Please circle one option:
At My/Our Home Other Location: _____________________
t
I/we would like to attend a DIVERSITY DINNER.
NAME (Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr/etc.)___________________________________________________
SPOUSE/PARTNER NAME____________________________________________________
MAILING INFORMATION (Please circle mailing preference: Home/Business)
HOME
Address_______________________________________________________
City_________________________
State___________ Zip________
Telephone__________________________ Fax _______________________
E-mail ____________________________
BUSINESS
Title & Company_______________________________________________
Address_______________________________________________________
City_________________________
State___________ Zip________
Telephone _________________________ Fax _______________________
E-mail_____________________________
This information helps to ensure a healthy balance at the dinners.
Age Range: (Circle One)
18 – 25
26 – 35
36 – 50
51 – 65
66 & above
Do you have/like pets?
Do you smoke?
Race/Ethnicity (optional):__________________
Religious Affiliation (optional):_______________
Yes
Yes
No
No
Do you have children?
Yes
If yes, children participating? Yes
No
No
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OCTOBER 2006
WHAT’S GOIN’ ON
IN TOWN?
SOUTH HOLLAND TODAY
Old friends reunited
http://www.southholland.org
DON A. DE GRAFF, President
15962 Louis Ave. • 339-8707 • 210-2911
By Deidra Somerville
Give blood
SALLIE D. PENMAN, Clerk
895-0854
The next blood drive will be held
October 5 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Redeemer
Lutheran Church located at 651 E. 166th
Street.
ARTHUR L. BENNETT, Trustee
418-5532
N. KEITH CHAMBERS, Trustee
251-5010
Stay safe
The Police Department is offering
informational videos on safety measures
and terrorism education for residents. They
will be made available to community
policing meetings that are held for various
neighborhoods. For more information, visit
www.southholland.org.
Harvest Fest
The annual event will be held October 26
at the Community Center and features
costume judging, candy bags (while
supplies last), games for children and
pumpkin decorating. Participants are asked
to bring their own pumpkins from home.
Materials for decorating will be supplied.
The program is open to South Holland
residents only and limited to 150 children
ages 3-12. An adult must accompany
eligible children. Advanced registration is
required and is now being taken at the
Community Center through Oct. 17.
Good as Gold
St. Jude the Apostle Parish will be
celebrating its Golden Jubilee on Sunday,
October 28. They will be joined at the Feast
of St. Jude the Apostle by Cardinal Francis
George at the 11:30 a.m. Liturgy. There
will be a full year of events, activities and
celebrations. The Parish Council is leading
and organizing this year of jubilee. Go to
their website, www.stjudetheapostle.org
for more information.
Watch what you heat
Once again its Fire Prevention Week.
The theme of this year’s campaign, Oct. 814, is “Prevent Cooking Fires: Watch What
You Heat” with a special focus on
preventing cooking fires in the home.
Daylight Savings Time ends on October
29 – don’t forget to check and change the
batteries on fire alarms in your homes and
businesses.
LARRY W. DeYOUNG, Trustee
339-4535
CYNTHIA L. DOORN, Trustee
339-6891
MATHEW JAMES, Trustee
332-0529
Members of the Thornton Township High School class of 1941 reunited for their 65th class
reunion in September at the Double Tree Hotel in Alsip. Pictured are (back row, from left) Al
Jacobsma, Tony Jansma, Henrietta (Zeldenrust) Kooy, Mel Hoekstra, Sophia (Acquaviva)
Stump, Clarence Leensvaart, Howard Kamen, Laverne (Dalenberg) Kampen, Kathryn
(DeYoung) Vinke, Marjorie (Oling) DeYoung; (front, from left) Lenora (Lagestee) Mulder,
Virginia (Bruin) Dalenberg, Marie (DeYoung) Reznor.
Montessori students plant seeds
JOHN SULLIVAN, Trustee
331-4061
BETH HERMAN, Treasurer
596-1604
Village Board Meetings
Municipal Building • 16226 Wausau Ave.
First and Third Mondays of each month, 8:00 PM
Village Administrator
J. Wynsma • 210-2913
Deputy Village Administrator
Patricia R. Mahon • 210-2906
Director of Communications
Mary Ann Thornton • 210-2918
Members of the kindergarten
Flood Assistance Coordinator
Fred Block • 210-2915
class at Laran Montessori School
Economic Development Coord.
Virgil O. Jordan, Jr. • 210-2915
assist Montessori Directress,
Dir. of Parks & Recreation
Wally Widelski • 331-2940
Mrs.
Faber,
planting.
with
Students
the
fall
included
Dir. of Community Development & Public Works
Frank E. Knittle • 339-2323
Daniel Powell, Isaiah O’Connor,
Police Chief
Warren Millsaps • 331-3131
Nia Bell, Paige Alexander,
Fire Chief
James Wiley • 210-2922
Khairi Ross, Brandon Krusza,
Saige Porter.
ARADE OF
OF LIGHTS
IGHTS ROUTE
ROUTE
PARADE
Fire Inspector
Randall Stegenga • 331-3123
Dir. of Emergency Services
Disaster Agency
John Thomas, Jr. • 210-2919
Village Engineers
Robinson Engineering • 331-6700
Village Attorney / Prosecutor
Hiskes & Dillner • 333-1234
Public Access TV Coordinator
Herb DeYoung • 339-2744
Librarian
Alma DeYoung • 331-5262
Regularly Scheduled Meetings
Village Board Committees ............. 1st & 3rd Mon., 7 PM
Cable Commission .......................... Call for information
Parking Hearings .................................. 2nd Tues., 1 PM
Local Ordinance Hearings .................... 2nd Tues., 2 PM
Housing Hearings .................................. 3rd Tues., 5 PM
Economic Develop. Commission ....... 1st Tues., 7:30 PM
Planning & Develop. Commission ...... 1st Wed., 7:30 PM
Flood Control Liaison Committee ..... Call for information
Communications Commission ................ 4th Tues., 7 PM
Community Development Committee ...... 3rd Mon., 7 PM
Neighborhood Groups Committee ........ 4th Sat., 8:30 AM
Mediation & Reconciliation
Commission .................................. Call for information
Waste Disposal Day
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal
Day is Saturday, October 21, 2006, 8:00am
– 3:00pm at the Midlothian Metra Station
South Parking Lot, 147th Place and
Waverly Avenue. This is an opportunity to
rid your home of hazardous waste
products! You must be in a vehicle and may
have a wait of 10 to 40 minutes. For more
information, call 312-751-6633 or visit
www.mwrd.org.
Because special meetings are sometimes scheduled
and cancellations and changes frequently occur, it is
always wise to call 708/210-2900 ahead of time to
confirm individual meetings.
Ministerial Assn. helps Fire Department
The South Holland Ministerial Association voted at its last meeting to donate the
offerings collected at the Labor Day
Combined Worship Service to the South
Holland Fire Department to assist in fire
prevention education.
POLICE - FIRE - PARAMEDICS
9-1-1
Non-Emergency: Police • 331-3131 Fire • 331-3123
VILLAGE CLERK’S OFFICE
See the Bulls play
South Holland Night with Chicago Bulls,
is scheduled for Monday, November 6,
7:00 pm, against Milwaukee. Tickets are
$38 each or $50 with transportation. Call
331-2940 for information. ■
VILLAGE OF
SOUTH HOLLAND
Phone • 210-2910
FAX • 210-1019
COLLECTOR & WATER BILLING
The Oct. 10 Parade of Lights honors firfefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Douglas P. Maicach was one of South Holland’s own who will be remembered in this
memorial.
16226 Wausau Ave. • 210-2900
Office hours: Mon. thru Fri., 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM;
Sat., 8:00 AM to Noon