The Shopper 4/24/2024

The Dancers of Katie’s Spotlight Dance Academy are getting ready for their 2nd Annual Spring Showcase in May!

The Dancers of Katie’s Spotlight Dance Academy are getting ready for their 2nd Annual Spring Showcase in May! The dancers come from all over the Region. All of the dancers have been working very hard in preparation for their Showcase since January. Katie’s Spotlight Dance Academy is under the direction of studio owner and artistic director Katie Solina. Registration for their next session of classes and camps will be available to see on their Facebook page mid-May. The summer session of classes and camps begins in June. Registration to be in our Annual Holiday Showcase Session will be in August. For more information on classes, please visit https://www.facebook. com/KatiesSpotlightDanceAcademy

Katie’s Spotlight Dance Academy is located at 8385 Wicker Ave Suite 3 in St. John Indiana across from Lake Central High School.

Exemptions Deadline is April 29

Cook County – Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi announced the deadline for homeowners to apply for property tax exemptions is Monday, April 29, 2024.

Exemptions are property tax savings that contribute to lowering a property owner’s tax bill.

“My goal is to ensure that homeowners receive all the moneysaving exemptions to which they are entitled,” Assessor Kaegi said. “Until April 29, homeowners can visit our website or office locations to apply for exemptions.”

As a reminder, homeowners must reapply for the Veterans with Disabilities and Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze (the “Senior Freeze”) Exemptions. Seniors and veterans that need to reapply were mailed application booklets. These should be returned by April 29, or homeowners can apply online to make the deadline.

If a property owner who did not receive such a booklet believes

they are eligible for one of these exemptions, they should apply online or in-person by April 29.

The Homeowner, Senior, and Persons with Disabilities Exemptions are automatically renewed.

All homeowners are strongly encouraged to apply online. This allows staff to easily locate the application, provide a status update, and notify the homeowner if missing documents are needed.

New homeowners, first-time applicants, or those that need to reapply can do so online by visiting www.cookcountyassessor. com/exemptions. Applying online is easy, free, and can be done in under ten minutes.

Exemptions forms are available in Spanish, Polish, and simplified Chinese languages. Applications can be downloaded at www.cookcountyassessor.com/exemptions.

Savings from exemptions are only reflected on the second installment tax bill.

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Y? WHY NOT!

10 MINUTES TO LIFE

by Janice R Newman

We never seem to have enough time to do what we want, desire, or plan to do. Sixty minutes in an hour, twenty-four hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days per year. The average American lives 76.33 years per 2021 stats, but we never have enough time. However, time seems to be a missing commodity when it comes to doing what we “say” we want to do. We all have a list of things we want to do. We have several types of lists: bucket lists, daily to-do lists, want-to-accomplish lists, and goals lists. However, as the minutes turn into days, weeks, and years, instead of the items on the list being checked off, the words start fading on the page from time passing by. Unfortunately, other items get checked off from another list we hold dear: the excuses list. We use the excuse of being too costly, working too much/too tired, and the ultimate “not enough time”. These excuses need to be thrown out the door! Too costly: not everything requires money to complete them. If you want to learn a language, get in shape, or write your memoirs can be completed without or with limited cost. There are free apps for learning, exercises to do at home, and pen and paper to write with. Working does not take all the hours and minutes of your life. Most people don’t work a total of 168 hours in the week. There’s time for work, sleep, and other things in the week. Working can be exhausting and draining especially if that seems to be all that you do, but it’s not. Then, there’s my favorite excuse: not enough time. There are six 10-minute increments in an hour and 144 increments in a day. Why is it so hard for us to dedicate even one of those 10 minutes to moving forward and making

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April is National Financial Literacy Month — a good reminder that all of us can benefit from boosting our financial knowledge. But what is financial literacy? There’s no one single definition, but the term certainly covers these areas:

• Saving – Most of us would probably agree that saving money is important, but actually doing it can be challenging given all the expenses of modern living. Still, techniques are available that everyone can follow, such as having money automatically moved each month from a checking or savings account to a financial account that’s not used for daily expenses.

• Budgeting – Budgeting isn’t necessarily a fun activity — but it’s an important one. And it’s easier than ever these days, given the variety of budgeting tools available online. By tracking your spending every month and organizing it into categories, you may be able to find areas where you can cut back, such as on streaming services you rarely use.

• Borrowing – Virtually all of us carry some type of debt at various times in our lives. But it’s important to manage your debt load so it doesn’t become too burdensome. One way of achieving this goal is to use “good” debts wisely — such as a low-rate mortgage on your home — and avoid “bad” debts — such as high-rate credit cards used for unnecessary purchases.

• Investing – As you go through life, you’ll likely have a variety of financial goals, such as making a down payment on a house, sending your children to college and attaining a comfortable retirement lifestyle. And to achieve these goals, you’ll need to invest for them. That’s why it’s important to learn about different types of investments and how to develop an investment strategy

that’s appropriate for your objectives, risk tolerance and time horizon.

We aren’t born with these skills — we have to learn them. Unfortunately, as valuable as they are, they aren’t widely taught to young people. In fact, according to a 2023 Edward Jones study conducted with Morning Consult, only 20% of respondents reported receiving financial education in school. This situation may be changing, though, as many states are now requiring or recommending personal finance education before high school graduation.

For now, though, if you have younger children, try to teach them money management skills. You will likely find that they enjoy learning about these matters. You can make it fun for them in different ways, too. For example, to teach them about investing, why not buy them a share or two of stock of a company with which they’re familiar? Charting a stock’s progress and learning something of the factors affecting its price can help children build a foundation in investing, which will be valuable when they reach the age when they can invest for themselves.

But financial education isn’t just for kids. If you feel that you are lacking somewhat in any of the key financial management areas mentioned above, you can always educate yourself by reading or talking to people knowledgeable in these subjects. You also might find it valuable to work with a financial professional — someone who will take a holistic approach to your finances and make appropriate suggestions.

National Financial Literacy Month will end on April 30, but the benefits of financial literacy can last a lifetime.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Patrick Zamkin, located at 18735 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL 60430. Contact us at (708) 798-9066. Edward Jones. Member SIPC.

progress toward items on our lists? But lots of us don’t miss an hour of our favorite daytime soap opera. Millions watched the three-hour Avengers: Endgame. MixBloom website 2024 article “Average Time Spent on Social Media” cites the average user spends 2 hours and 41 minutes a day on social media. And I haven’t gotten into time spent on gaming apps! So, how is there not enough time?

We can spend hours upon hours on activities that will not eliminate any items on the desired lists. Hours! But we can’t dedicate at least 10 minutes a day to what is important to us. Ask yourself, why is devoting 10 minutes daily so hard? Utilizing 10 minutes a day to life, from age 21 to 76 is 200,750 minutes or 139.4 days to completing any item listed. But we say we don’t have time!

The time is there! It’s how you choose to utilize your time is where the value lies in what you ultimately do with that time. Do you value your time? Time is a limited commodity. Once it’s used, we can’t get it back. It’s gone! We can’t turn back time. In the end, when look back on our lives, we will see the results of that dedicated 10 minutes a day. Was it time that made a difference or not? Did the 10 minutes better your life? Did we use it to complete the items on your lists? Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 reminds us that “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens” … We can decide to utilize 10 minutes a day for life to get more out of life or waste 10 minutes a day and get less out of life. The ultimate choice is ours to decide. Waste not, want not! Use more, get more! Y? Why Not!

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Illinois residents will no longer have to notarize documents in person under a new Electronic-Notary system administered by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ office. Electronic Notarization, or “E-Notary,” will radically change the way people and use notary services, Giannoulias predicted. Without leaving the home or office, an individual or business can have their documents notarized and signed electronically within minutes.

“In keeping with our ongoing effort to modernize the Secretary of State’s office, E-Notary serves as a game-changer for Illinoisians by now providing a convenient way to notarize documents without leaving their home or office,” Giannoulias said. “Enabling commissioned notaries to work virtually makes the process faster and more secure for individuals and businesses alike.”

E-Notary allows both the customer and notary to sign with an electronic signature, and to electronically attach both the notarial certificate and notary seal to a document.

In 2021, the Illinois General Assembly passed legislation to allow the Secretary of State to implement electronic notarization.

Upon taking office last year, Giannoulias made it a priority to gain state approval of administrative rules, create a new application reflecting the E-Notary requirements, review and approve E-Notary technology platform providers, and train staff to process the new E-Notary applications.

Illinois now joins 47 other states that allow electronic notaries to operate. Although Illinois had allowed remote notarization, it required all parties, (the notaries, signers, and witnesses) to be located

in Illinois. Additionally, while someone could sign the document remotely by audio-video communication, the notary had to sign the notarized paper document and apply the notary seal in ink. With E-Notary, the document, signing, and seal are all electronically applied, dramatically reducing the time it takes to notarize a document. Additionally, while the notary must be present in Illinois, the other parties may be located outside the state.

To find a notary who offers electronic notarization, customers can visit ilsos.gov/ notarysearch. Customers will need a computer, phone or other device that supports audiovideo communication and a valid form of identification to complete the notarization electronically.

When getting a document notarized, the notary public or electronic notary will:

• Require the customer to personally appear before them via an audio-video communication platform during the notarization.

• Check over the document to ensure its complete and verify the name on the document matches the customer’s ID.

• Confirm the identity of the customer by examining their ID.

• Once steps 1 through 3 are done, the customer will be permitted to sign the document electronically.

• The Notary Public will then complete the notarial certificate and affix their seal.

LOCAL CHURCHES

CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH, COGIC

1151 E. 170th St., South Holland 708-331-8389

FAX 708.331.8374

Admin@ChristCommunityCOGIC.org

ChristCommunityCOGIC.org

PASTOR DR. CARL E. KING, SR. WORSHIP SERVICES

SUNDAY

Church School 9:15 a.m.

Worship Services 10:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY

Bible Study…… 7:00 p.m.

COVENANT UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

1130 East 154th St., South Holland 708-333-5955

www.covucc.org

PASTOR REV. DR. PATRICK L. DAYMOND WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday Worship 7:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

Wed. Bible Study Noon

FIRST CHURCH (PCA)

3134 Ridge Rd, Lansing 708-474-9610

www.firstchurchpca.org

PASTOR WYBREN OORD

Morning Worship 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 11:00 a.m.

Evening Worship 5:30 p.m.

FIRST ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SOUTH HOLLAND

16248 South Park Ave., South Holland 708-333-8211

www.firstchurchsh.org

PASTOR REV. DANIEL SVENDSEN WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m.

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, LCMS

8303 Sheffield Avenue Dyer, IN 46311 (219) 865-1137

gracedyer.org

PASTOR REV. DALE HETHERINGTON

WORSHIP SERVICES

JESUS LIGHTHOUSE OF LOVE

INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES

19058 Burnham Ave, Lansing 312-206-1833

facebook.com/JLOLMinistries

PASTOR EL CID ZOLLICOFFER

PASTOR SHONNI ZOLLICOFFER

WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday........................................... 11:00 a.m.

Wed. Service on Facebook.............7:30 p.m.

Women of Worship via Zoom 3rd Sat. @ 12 pm

RECONCILIATION CHURCH

833 East 168th St., South Holland 708-331-7755

www.reconciliationchurch.org

PASTOR GLEN MCCARTHY

WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH

651 East 166th St., South Holland 708-331-4100

redeemer-lutheran@sbcglobal.net

WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:45 a.m.

Channel 6 Tues. 10:00 a.m.

ST. PAUL’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN

CHURCH & SCHOOL

8601 Harrison Avenue, Munster, In. 46321 219-838-6720 stplmunster.com

Pastors: Peter Speckhard, Adrian Krebs & Donald Stock

WORSHIP SERVICES: Saturday: 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. & 9:30 a.m.

ESPIRITU DE DIOS

16400 S. State St., South Holland 708-439-1220

sogfchurch.com

PASTORES Jose & Paula Lopez

SERVICIOS:

Grupo de Oracion de Hombres

Jueves ........................................... 7:30 p.m.

Sabado Alabanza y Predicacion.....6:00 p.m. TO

Sunday........................................... 9:00 a.m. Bible Study Sunday 10:30 a.m. Monday...........................................7:00 p.m. Saturday Prayer Service 10:30 a.m.

UNITY OF NORTHWEST INDIANA

Plum Creek Center

2138 Moeller Street Dyer, IN 46311 (219) 931-5284

www.unitynwi.org ALL WELCOME

MINISTER: REV. GERALDINE COLVIN

SUNDAY SERVICE.......................10:00 AM

Heart Smart

Think big. If our sun were the size of a basketball, the earth would be slightly larger than the head of a pin. Our sun is an average-sized star in a vast universe filled with stars. One estimate: there are 300 sextillion stars in the universe. That’s the number 3 followed by 23 zeros. Or 300,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 enormous balls of gas, clustered into billions of galaxies swirling in perfect sync, conducted by their Creator who calls each one by name.

Think small. The cell is the basic building block of every living thing. Your body is made up of trillions of cells. Each is a fine-tuned factory with intricate machinery working together to perform a function. Each contains your unique blueprint. These cells come together as diverse organs which, in turn, work together in finely-tuned systems that allow you to function moment by moment.

Think smaller. The atom is the basic building block of the universe. Hydrogen excepted, every atom has a nucleus of multiple protons that cling to one another. Like positively charged magnets, they should repel one another. Yet a powerful, awe-inspiring force holds them together. If it didn’t, everything would fly apart.

None of this is accidental. Jesus “is before all things, and in him all things hold together” (Colossians 1:17). In a world where so much falls apart, including us, he’s also the one who came to put it all back together. Including us. “God was pleased… through him to reconcile to himself all things… by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross” (Colossians 1:19a,20).

At the heart of his plan to put it together, to hold it together, to put it back together, is his plan to put us back together in relationship with him. Call on Jesus. Be reconciled to God.

Richard Zekveld Pastor, Covenant Fellowship Church cfcsh.org

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

Calumet City Public Library

Address: 660 S Manistee Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409

Phone: (708) 862-6220

Email: info@calumetcitypl.org

Website: http://www.calumetcitypl.org/index.html

Dolton Public Library

Address: 14037 Lincoln Ave, Dolton, IL

Phone: 708-849-2385

Email: lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org

Website: www.doltonpubliclibrary.org

BINGO NIGHT.

Starting October 12th, from 3 – 4pm. Held every 2 nd and 4 th Thursday in the Kopac. Please call (708) 849-2385 x3 leaving your full name, email address and phone number or send email to lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org to register. FREE

Virtual Zumba

Dolton Public Library District presents

VIRTUAL ZUMBA with licensed instructor

Yvette Roberts. Come and join in the fun every Friday at 5pm. Please call (708)8492385 or email lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary. org and leave your full name, email address and phone number to register. (5pm – 6pm every Friday). FREE

BEGINNERS LINE DANCING with “DAWN the

DANCIN’’ DEEVA”

Every Wednesday, from 3pm to 4pm. Please call 708-849-2385 ext. 3 to register, RSVP between Friday, 9am and Tuesday, 4pm ONLY. Leaving your full name and phone number. Held in the Josway Auditorium. FREE

VIRTUAL SENIOR YOGA

Every Wednesday taught by Dionne Arnold, Certified Yoga Instructor, (4pm to 5pm) Please call 708-849-2385 or email lincoln@ doltonpubliclibrary.org and leaving your full name, email address and phone number to register. FREE

SENIOR BRIDGE CLUB

Held every Tuesday, in person, from 3:30pm to 4:30pm.Please register by calling 708-849-2385 x3 or send email to lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your full name, email and phone number to register. FREE

VIRTUAL WORKOUT with SHEENA STINSON

Get in Shape from Home. Classes held every Monday from 6pm to 6:30pm. Please call 708-849-2385 or email us at lincoln@ doltonpubliclibrary.org leaving your full name, email address and phone number to register. A Zoom Link will be sent day of the program. FREE

Get up and Move with Simon Says

Join the Dolton Public Library Youth Services Dept. as we play “Simon Says”. Held every 3rd or 4th Friday from 10:45 to 11:45am starting Oct. 27 th . PLEASE CALL FOR FUTURE DATES. Register by calling (708849-2385, ext. 4) or emailing at lincoln@ doltonpubliclibrary.org leaving your name, email address, phone number and the number of children participating. FREE

Buriobo

Burbio is a one-stop free resource to find out about all the Dolton area events and activities. If your group wishes to post your events on burbio contact: groupsupport@burbio. com Sign-up at Burbio.com or download the free Android or iPhone app and follow the calendars that interest you. FREE

VIRTUAL PASSPORT TO KNOWLEDGE,

Every first Monday of the month from 3:30 – 4pm. Pack your bags for a virtual trip around the world and learn about other countries and cultures. Register at lincoln@ doltonpubliclibrary.org or call (708-849-2385) and leave your name, email and phone number. Come curbside to pick up your Passport Packet prior to departure. The link for Zoom will be emailed prior to the program. FREE

BETWEEN the PAGES: A Virtual Story Time

Every third Saturday of the month at 1:30pm. To register call (708-849-2385) or email lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your name, phone number and email address. A link will be sent to you. FREE

COOKBOOK BOOK CLUB

Will meet in the Josway Auditorium on one Saturday a month, from 11am to 1pm at the library (14037 Lincoln Avenue, Dolton, IL 60419). To discuss the selected cookbook and to taste samples that have been prepared by our members from the recipes within the book. Potential new members please call 708-849-2385, ext. 5 to register leaving your name, email and phone number to get complete details. FREE

Homework Help

GOT HOMEWORK? NEED HELP? For ages

5 – 14yrs, make an appointment with Mrs. Brooks on Fridays or Saturdays by calling (708) 849- 2385 x 4. Sessions are limited to 30 minutes each. FREE

Toddler Time

For young children (18 mos – 4 yrs.) and their caregivers. Every 2nd Tuesday, 10:45am – 11:45am. 14037 Lincoln Avenue, Kopac Room, starting June 6, 2023. To join us, please register at lincoln@doltonpubiclibrary.org leave your name, email address or call at 708-8492385, ext. 4. FREE

Family Game Time

Join us twice a month on Saturday, from 1:00 to 2:30pm for free fun and activities. To be held in the Youth Services department. Call (708) 849-2385 x 4 for future dates. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. FREE

Creative Craft

Join

Ms. Barbara every 4th Wednesday for a new fun art craft from 3:30 – 4:00 pm in the Kopac Room. NO NEED TO REGISTER KIDS &YOUTH 5-16 YRS. FREE!

Hammond Public Library

Address: 564 State St., Hammond

Phone: (219) 931-5100, ext. 310 or 307

Email: swishl@hammond.lib.in.us

Website: www.hammond.lib.in.us

Harvey Public Library

Address: 15441 Turlington, Harvey, IL 60426

Phone: 708-331-0757x3200

Email: has@harvey.lib.il.us

Website:www.harvey.lib.il.us

FREE online Line Dancing with Dawn the Diva, Tuesdays at 6:30pm

Join Us For Virtual Programs: Each day at 4:00 pm, “stop” in for online family-fun at the Harvey Library. Tuesday: Craft Wednesday: Story Time Thursday: Bacon Bits & Cooking Tips Monthly Virtual Music Class (Friday, check calendar each month)

Homewood Public Library

Address: 564 State St., Hammond Phone: (219) 931-5100, ext. 310 or 307

Email: hplhelp@homewoodlibrary.org

Website: www.homewoodlibrary.org/

Homewood Public Library’s 100th Anniversary

Celebration April 27 | 7 PM | Ages 21+ HPL is turning 100! Join us for live music, dancing, food, drinks, and fun! Tickets can be purchased at the circulation desk. Ticket Prices | $20: Includes 2 Non-Alcoholic drink tickets. $30: Includes 2 Alcoholic drink tickets. Food is included with ticket pricing.

Trauma Informed Self-Defense

April 30 | 6 PM | Ages 18+ Join us for a trauma informed self-defenseworkshop with Lindsey Daehnke from Strictly Self-Defense! This event is free, registration is required on the HPL website.

Lansing Public Library

Address: 2750 Indiana Ave., Lansing IL

Phone: 708-474-2447

Email: shari@lansingpl.org

Website: www.lansingpl.org

Riverdale Public Library

Address: 208 W 144th St Riverdale, IL 60827

Phone: (708) 841-3311

Email: library@rpld.org

Website: www.rpld.org

Seed Bank

April 1 – 30 While supplies last Ages: All Visit the library to browse through our seed bank filled with flower and vegetable seed packets and choose a few to add to your garden this spring.

Let’s Learn Together

March 18 3:30 – 5 pm Ages: 14+ Learn new creations doing everything from felt flowers and origami, to fairy jars.

Bookies Book Club

Wednesday, April 24 4 – 5 pm Ages: Adults

The Love Songs of W.E.B. DU BOIS by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers. To come to terms with her own identity, Ailey Pearl Garfield embarks on a journey through her family’s past, uncovering the shocking tales of generations of ancestors—Indigenous, Black, and white—in the deep South. Stop in and get your copy at the Circulation Desk.

Who Wants To Bingo?!

Monday, April 29 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Ages: Adult Come have some fun with us at our monthly themed Bingo events. St. Patrick themed prizes will be awarded.

Kids Wanna BINGO TOO!

Monday, April 29 4 – 5 pm

Ages: Children

Come play for fun and get some cool prize bags.

Riverdale Public Library District Food Pantry

Our food pantry is open to everyone and is located in the entryway of library. Donations are also welcome and can be dropped off at the Circulation Desk. Please ensure that food items are non-perishable, non-glass containers and not expired.

Cinco De Mayo

Thursday, May 2 Ages: All 4 – 5 pm Join us for some Cinco de Mayo fun including music, food, games, crafts and more. Learn about the history of the holiday, how and why it’s celebrated.

Free Comic Book Day

Saturday, May 4 11 am – 1 pm Ages: All Visit us for the biggest event in the comic book industry. During Free Comic Book Day participating comic book stores give away free comics to anyone who visits their store. This year Alternate Comics has partnered with us to bring these free comic books to the library. Join us for pizza and snacks while watching an exciting movie. Registration will be located on our Riverdale Public Library District Eventbrite page.

Mother’s Day Brunch

Saturday, May 11 10:30 – 1:30 pm Come dressed in your most fashionable attire to be entered into a raffle to win gift cards and prizes. Children are welcome to join us for some brunch before taking part in local author, Jessica Brook’s Dream Book program in the children’s area. Her book Things Mommy Wants You To Know will also be available for purchase. Registration will be located on our Riverdale Public Library District Eventbrite page.

Beginner Line Dancing with Dawn the Dancin’ Diva

Thursday, May 9 and 23 12:30 – 1:30 pm

Ages: Adults/Seniors Line Dance (aerobic/social dance) is a moderate dance that combines exercise and dance into one. Participants are encouraged to go at their own pace. Registration will be located on our Riverdale Public Library District Eventbrite page. Limit 20.

Tutoring & Downtime

Every Tuesday and Thursday 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Grades: K-8 Receive homework assistance and afterwards enjoy snacks, games and fun.

Quilting Club

Wednesdays, May 1 and 15 3:30 - 5 pm

Ages:

Adult/Seniors We’re continuing on from April and watching our projects grow. New participants are welcome.

Let’s Learn Together

Thursday, May 2, 16, and 30 1 – 2 pm

Ages: Adults/16+ Every other week we take on a new journey of learning new creations.

It’s Showtime (All ages)

Saturday, May 4 2 - 4 pm

Ages: All Showing: Guardians of the Galaxy, vol 3 (PG-13) Drop in for popcorn and a movie. This event is free.

Stress Reduction Meditation

Wednesday, May 8 4 – 5 pm

Ages: Adults/ Seniors Relax with this guided meditation designed to help you let go of stress. Meditation begins promptly at 4 pm.

Jewelry Making Class

Tuesday, May 14 4 – 5 pm

Ages: All

Join this beginner basics jewelry class and cr ate your own swoon-worthy designs.

MAC Club

Saturday, May 18 12 – 1 pm

Ages: Teens

Watch, read, and discuss your favorite manga, anime, and comics.

Who Wants To Bingo?!

Monday, May 27 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Ages: Adult Come have some fun with us at our monthly themed Bingo events. St. Patrick themed prizes will be awarded.

Kids Wanna BINGO TOO!

Monday, May 27 4 – 5 pm Ages: Children

Come play for fun and get some cool prize bags.

Bookies Book Club

Wednesday, May 29 4 – 5 pm Ages: Adults The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont. The greatest mystery wasn’t Agatha Christie’s disappearance in those eleven infamous days, it’s what she discovered. Stop in and get your copy at the Circulation Desk. South Holland Public Library Address: 16250 Wausau

Women’s

Neighbor 2 Neighbor

St Florian Holy Name Society Cookout-Set for Saturday June 1, 2024 at the St Florian Gym, 131st and Houston. Tix are $10 per and include 1 free raffle Drawing for $100 and menu of hamburger, brat, potato salad, coleslaw, dessert and drink. Tickets go on sale starting April 20, until Sunday May 19, 2024. Only 130 tickets will be sold. Tickets go be purchased after each Mass at St Florian Christ Our Light or the Rectory Mon, Thurs, Friday 10 am to 3 pm.

Alex, Tina and Sydney at Beggars Pizza in Richton Park at a gathering of the family on Friday April 29, 2024. Also there Julie Anna Minton, J Danielle Minton and Chris.

Author Crystal Charlotte (Cc) Lane ( Val Williams) at right, Val’s Daughter Karmen Williams and Angela Burns at the April 20th 2024 book signing for Val’s latest novel “Kevin and KatheRINe in the Next Lifetime at the Calumet City Public Library

Pastor Michael and Lemont Smith outside the Schererville In Stracks and VT. Pastor Michael is with Life Changers Community Outreach Center 865-403-0149.

Arlo Kallemeyn, Clifford Kallemeyn and Mike Zralka just outside the Shoppers headquarters in South Holland. The gentlemen just cooked up some fresh salmon right from Lake Michigan. Totally delicious!!

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West Side Young Men Travel to the State

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CHICAGO - When Javon Hill, a lanky 22-year-old African American male from Chicago’s Austin neighborhood was called from the audience to speak before the Illinois Senate in Springfield last Wednesday afternoon, he drew stares.

Unlike the mostly white, middle-aged audience dressed in suits and other professional attire, Hill sported gym clothes, wearing a T-shirt of the rapper Trippie Redd in dreadlocks with his tongue sticking out. Hill also wears his hair in dreadlocks and his body is accented by tattoos.

But the look of shock quickly turned to amazement as Hill spoke eloquently about why the Senate should pass SB0001, which calls for the creation of the Department of Early Childhood, an agency that will become the sole provider for offering early childhood education, care programs and services to children and families.

Sitting next to Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford, who sponsored the bill last month, Hill said the agency is needed because the state must do more to grab the attention of children who are getting educated by new technologies, celebrities and other influencers over the Internet.

“It will really improve the lives of the next generation of kids who are not really being paid attention to. It will really show our parents and let people know we have real pains going on, and we have real community issues that we can overcome, and now we can because of the support we get from Ms. Cynthia Williams (of the Austin Peoples Action Center) and Senator Lightford,” said Hill, who comments brought some members of the audience to tears.

Hill was a member of a delegation of young men who traveled to Springfield on behalf of the Austin Peoples Action Centers (APAC), the legendary social service agency located at 5125 W. North Ave. They departed from the city’s West Side, along with the organization’s founder and executive director, Cynthia Williams, and several members of her staff, to the state’s capitol as part of APAC’s Freedom School Advocacy Day. During the day-long visit, they attended the Executive Committee’s hearing to advocate for Senate Bill 0001 and to build awareness about APAC’s Freedom School, an afterschool program that provides education and other enrichment support programs for children. The delegation also met with Senator Lightford (D-4th), who lived in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood when she was a toddler, and the students were included in a documentary being produced on Lightford’s work to enhance educational opportunities for children in underserved communities. Prior to the executive session, Lightford explained to the

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that on April 23, 2024

the Board of Trustees of Thornton Township received the following tentative budgets for 2024/2025:

1. General Fund

2. General Assistance Fund

3. Road and Bridge Fund

The tentative budgets will be on display and available for public inspection days during regular business hours in the office of the Township Clerk, 333 East 162 nd Street in South Holland, Illinois.

Notice is further given that the meeting to conduct a Public Hearing on the General Fund and General Assistance Fund will be held on May 28, 2024, at 6:00 pm. A Public Hearing on the Road and Bridge

Fund Tentative Budget will be May 28, 2024, at 6:05 pm. The Public Hearing will take place at Thornton Township 333 E. 162nd Street, South Holland, Illinois. The Board of Trustees Meeting will be held on May 28, 2024 at 6:10 pm following the Public Hearings.

April 23, 2024

• Lorretta Wells

• Thornton Township Clerk

delegation the process of moving a community concern from an idea to a law, what happens in session, and the protocol for addressing the Senate.

“You have to be my children, but you have to be quiet to be my children, or security will put you out,” Lightford warned the young men. “It is not a space in a democracy that permits blurting out from the audience. You cannot speak if you are not recognized. If any of you want to testify on behalf of the community, let me know.”

Hill informed the senator that he wanted to testify. After the Senate voted, the delegation departed quietly.

“My sons, they made me proud. My soul is on fire,” said Williams, who said civic engagement is a major component of the Freedom School and other APAC programs that target youth and young adults. “This is why I continue to do this kind of work after 44 years. I just love my kids to life. They did an amazing job.”

As they walked away from the hearing and the distinguished crowds gathered in the halls of the Capitol, Williams said full of pride to the young men, whom she describes as her “street sons,” “This is how a bill gets passed.”

Her street sons said the next time they return to Springfield they want to be dressed in suits. Williams, crediting the state for providing APAC with funding that makes civic engagement trips possible, said she has appealed to business and other power brokers to help her purchase suits for the young men.

South Holland, IL– South Suburban College (SSC) Men’s Basketball player, sophomore guard Jemel Jones (Eisenhower HS) was named NJCAA Division II NATIONAL Player-of-theYear. This is the Fourth Player in the last 5 years to be named “National” Player-of-theYear played for Head Men’s Basketball Coach John Pigatti. Jones averaged 33.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 3.3 steals per game during the 2023-’24 season. This award puts a cap on all of the accomplishments acquired by Jones this season. He was named to the All-Tournament Team at the NJCAA National Championship Tournament, MVP of the Midwest District A Tournament, Region IV-A Player-of -the Year, and NJCAA 1st Team All American. Jones led his team to a 34-3 record and scored 1245 points this season.

Coach Pigatti said: “I am extremely happy for Jemel. This award is well deserved. He led all of college basketball (NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA) in scoring and did it with a versatile game. He grabbed almost 10 rebounds, dished out almost 6 assists and snatched over 3 steals a game. This award validates all of his hard work he put in this season on the court and in the classroom. His game will greatly transpire to the next level of his basketball career and his future is very bright. It was an honor and privilege to coach this fine young man this season”.

South Suburban College is located at 15800 S. State Street in South Holland, IL. For additional information please contact Coach John Pigatti at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2524, or email JPigatti@ssc.edu SSC Men’s Basketball Player Jemel Jones Named NJCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL Playerof-the-Year. It’s the Fourth Player in the Last Five years for Head Coach, John Pigatti.

Senator Lightford stands next to Javon Hill holding up one finger representing SB000

One year later: Chicago’s two Centers for Species Survival report conservation progress for Earth Day

CHICAGO (April 17, 2024)– Chicago’s two Centers for Species Survival are reporting progress on Earth Day, one year after being established to conserve trees and freshwater ecosystems and raising awareness of the need to prevent irreversible species extinction.

Since their designations in March 2023, The Morton Arboretum’s Center for Species Survival: Trees and Shedd Aquarium’s Center for Species Survival: Freshwater have further advanced their ongoing conservation efforts in their respective fields and geographic areas, while also developing plans to collaborate on community-based conservation of the Cotón River watershed in Costa Rica. The Species Survival Commission of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the world’s largest conservation organization, has designated only 18 such centers globally, with six in North America.

“Having two Centers for Species Survival here has raised Chicago’s international profile as an ecosystem preservation hub,” said Silvia Alvarez-Clare, Ph.D., the Arboretum’s director of global tree conservation. “Earth Day provides the opportunity to highlight our work with local partners to safeguard biodiversity— in some of the most ecologically threatened areas of the world for current and future generations.”

Yasmín Quintana, Ph.D., Shedd’s manager for the Center Species Survival: Freshwater, said, “The impact of the Centers for Species Survival has allowed us to spark curiosity and compassion for the care and preservation of our natural treasures with a diverse public. I am thrilled to continue to elevate conversations around the importance of our planet’s trees and unique life underwater in honor of Earth Day.”

Latin America and Southeast Asia are key study areas for the Arboretum’s Center, while Shedd’s Center focuses largely on Central America, all locations with many threatened species.

The Chicago-based Centers for Species Survival are partly funded by the Walder Foundation, a private family foundation based in Skokie, Illinois, that champions Chicago through its investment in five key areas, including environmental sustainability.

Center for Species Survival: Trees

The work of the Arboretum focuses on promoting the understanding of rare and threatened tree species through scientific research, working with communities to conserve and

recover tree populations and ecosystems, and activating key audiences both in Chicago and around the world.

In Mexico, the Center’s work resulted in more than 250 herbarium specimens collected for research, and the documentation of a new population of the endangered oak, Quercus flocculenta. In the state of Baja California Sur, 20 new individuals of the critically endangered tree species Guaiacum unijugum were discovered—doubling the known number of this rare species. Seedlings are being propagated for restoration efforts.

In Costa Rica and Guatemala, the Arboretum’s team is working with local partners to restore the tropical cloud forest’s ecosystem through integrated conservation efforts with communities and protected-area managers.

During the first year, the Center led more than 20 training workshops and outreach activities across six countries, empowering hundreds of people to advance tree conservation efforts. Among them, in Thailand and Vietnam, workshops for local botanists and conservationists helped them learn how to build capacity and assess the extinction risk of tree species. In Mexico, the Arboretum’s team worked with local women to create plant guides for ecotourism activities.

As part of its effort to increase conservation reach and impact, the Arboretum selected eight Chicago-area teachers, grades 6-12, for an education-focused forest immersion trip to Costa Rica in March. The teachers learned from local experts and community members about the importance and challenges of conserving tropical ecosystems and are using the experience to prepare curricula for their students.

“Education is a fundamental component of our work,” said Alvarez-Clare. “By supporting local educators to create innovative and experience-based curricula, we hope to reach hundreds of students to inspire their continued learning about the natural world and become advocates for biodiversity conservation.”

Center for Species Survival: Freshwater

Similarly, the Shedd Center’s fieldwork has taken researchers into muddy, crocodile-filled waters to uncover, understand and identify Central American freshwater mussels—animals that are not only among the most imperiled groups in the world but also have very scarce available data. Freshwater mussels in Central

SSC and Pace Bus Partner to Offer a Prehiring Event on May 6, 2024

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College (SSC) and Pace Bus are pleased to announce another pre-hiring event to provide a free Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) permit course for the next generation of professional bus operators in the Chicago Southland region. The college and transportation agency will offer a customized two-week course to assist qualified applicants in obtaining their CDL permit. To remove financial barriers for students to pursue and complete the program actively, Pace will cover the costs of tuition, training, books, fees, and other expenses associated with the program. In addition, SSC, in partnership with the Workforce Equity Initiative Grant, will provide a completion incentive for participants who complete the two-week course.

On Monday, May 6, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., SSC will host a pre-hiring event for job seekers to meet with Pace staff. During the 3-hour event, applicants will complete a screening process in the MB Financial Bank Room on SSC’s Main Campus, including application completion, an assessment questionnaire,

and a background check. All candidates must bring a valid Illinois driver’s license and a DMV or Secretary of State Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) (also called Driving Record Abstracts in Illinois) with no more than two infractions or tickets in the last five years. Candidates are responsible for the cost of the MVR, which is $12.

Assessment results will be available 2-4 days after the event when candidates must complete an Illinois Department of Transportation physical and drug screening. Pace Bus will cover the cost of these screenings. Candidates who pass these screenings will be enrolled in a training course that will take place at SSC’s Main Campus. Classes will be held Monday thru Friday from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. the start date will be announced. Qualified candidates who complete the two-week course will transition to six-week on-the-job training with Pace.

For more information or to register for the CDL Class B licensure program with SSC and Pace, please contact SSC’s Continuing Education Program at (708) 596-2000, ext. 5723.

Flexibility Fadeout: Majority of Illinois Workers Say They are Happy to Be Back in the Office, Finds Survey.

As has been widely reported, a significant shift is taking place in the workforce. Many employees who had grown accustomed to the flexibility and comfort of working from home are now being encouraged to return to the office full-time. While this transition initially faced resistance, a recent survey commissioned by Wealth of Geeks reveals that once employees settle back into the office routine, they are experiencing a renewed sense of happiness and fulfillment.

The survey, which polled 3,000 workers who have returned to the office full-time, asked participants to rate their happiness on a scale of 1-10. The results were encouraging, with the average Illinois employee rating their work happiness at an impressive 7 out of 10. This finding suggests that despite the initial challenges of leaving behind the work-from-home setup, employees are quickly adapting and finding joy in the office environment once again.

So, what’s making everyone so happy?

For a whopping 56% of respondents, it’s all about those faceto-face conversations. No more awkward Zoom lag or trying to decipher their coworker’s tone through email – now they can chat, laugh, and collaborate in person. 20% of employees confessed that having some personal space away from their partner is bringing them a little slice of joy.

But it’s not just about the people – 14% of respondents are thrilled to be dressing up for work again, saying goodbye to pajamas, and hello to confidence-boosting work attire! And who can resist the allure of free office perks? Finally, 10% of respondents cheekily admitted that indulging in office perks like

free stationery or coffee was the biggest benefit of returning to the workplace.

When it came to what Illinoisans missed most about office life, team lunches or happy hours topped the charts. Over half of us longed for those casual hangouts that are just too hard to replicate online. The morning coffee run scooped up 20% of the nostalgia vote, while 16% missed the good old water cooler gossip - apparently, some conversations aren’t meant for Slack.

Perhaps considered a perk of office life, more than a third of employees who have returned to the office full time say they have found a ‘work wife/work husband’.

Interestingly, when asked to pick a theme song for their return to office life, the choices reflected a mix of nostalgia and humor:

1. “Here I Go Again” by Whitesnake.

2. “Survivor” by Destiny’s Child.

3. “9 to 5” by Dolly Parton.

4. “Happy” by Pharrell Williams.

5. “Let’s Get It Started” by The Black Eyed Peas.

6. “A Whole New World” from Aladdin.

7. “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor.

Reflecting on these findings, Michael Dinich of Wealth of Geeks, commented, “The shift back to office work has indeed been a period of adjustment, but also one of rediscovery. Employees are reconnecting not just with colleagues but with elements of their professional identities that were overshadowed by remote work. It’s clear that the office offers a unique environment where collaboration and community thrive, enhancing overall happiness and productivity.”

America remain understudied and knowledge gaps hamper managers’ ability to strategize and perform conservation actions.

The journeys to Guatemala, Costa Rica and El Salvador have garnered the documentation of new mussel records as well as rich opportunities to collaborate with local partners to elevate awareness and support future protection of biodiversity-rich areas.

Through expeditions throughout Central America, the Center has provided field experiences and training for researchers to conduct freshwater mussel surveys, take tissue samples and preserve specimens. To support the expansion of freshwater mussel knowledge and protection, the Center partnered with eight key stakeholders from Central America’s academic and government sectors to support conservation locally.

This year, the team explored 32 survey sites in Costa Rica and 11 sites in El Salvador. In Costa Rica, they uncovered four different species of freshwater mussels. Three mussels were native to the region, and one was a non-native species from Asia, the Chinese pond mussel. In El Salvador, three native species and one non-native species were found.

“By expanding research efforts and collaboration, we aim to create ripple effects that will ultimately help safeguard precious freshwater ecosystems and species at risk,” said Quintana. “The verification of specimens, the field training and curatorial assistance provided by our freshwater mussel expert Dr. Kentaro Inoue are helping develop a foundation of freshwater scientists through meaningful partnerships in the region.”

The fieldwork encouraged collaboration with scientists from the Field Museum of Natural History and Universidad de Costa Rica to research freshwater fishes in Costa Rica, targeting species classified as data deficient.

The Center’s efforts throughout Central America have helped to expand freshwater key biodiversity areas, establish a strategic network and increase capacity for support. Work has already begun on a gap analysis of threatened species for freshwater fishes and mussels in Central America based on the Global Red List of Threatened Species and National Lists of Endangered Species.

In Latin America, Southeast Asia and beyond, the Centers will continue to partner with local communities to advance biodiversity research and conservation efforts, inspire conservation action worldwide and safeguard species for generations to come.

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SATTERFIELD

We are saddened by the sudden passing of a great son, brother, uncle and friend to many. Doug is survived by his loving brother David, sisters Dawna and Diane, niece Nicole and the apple of his eye his dedicated dog Bogart. Doug is preceded in death by his wife Sandy, nee Amptmeyer (whom he lost on 9/13/21 and never stopped loving and missing), his parents W.L. and Doris Satterfield and his dogs, Duchess, Dobie, Duffy, Dagger and Yogi. A private service was held per his request and a celebration of life is being planned for a future date for family and friends to laugh and share their Doug stories. Doug graduated from Gavit High School class of 1979, where he participated in several athletic programs. It was there that he began playing golf, hockey and softball. Doug kept track of many major sports teams with the Boston Bruins being a favorite. Doug joined the Marine Corps after high school and then got into his restaurant Management career with his last position being a Manager at Doc’s Smokehouse which he enjoyed going to work. Special acknowledgment to Nicole, Diane, Kevin Safin (best friend), Jill and John Hayhurst (best neighbors) for being there each day to support Doug with maintaining life’s every day chores at the house and babysitting Bogart these past few years. There was not an animal that Doug would not feed and protect in the neighborhood between the birds, squirrels and cats he made sure they were fed and no harm done to them. Doug had a big heart and will be missed by many. In Doug’s memory please help any animal in need, however you can.

NAVARRO

Rene Navarro, age 48, of Dixmoor, IL passed away Friday, April 19, 2024. Beloved son of Salvador and Catalina Navarro. Dear brother of Anabel Navarro, Laura Navarro, Joel Navarro, Salvador Navarro, and Blanca Navarro. Loving father of Isaac and Melanie. Visitation Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St., South Holland, IL. Prayers to be held Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home. Procession from the funeral home to Rene’s funeral Mass at Lord of Mercy/St. John the Baptist Church in Harvey, IL at 10:30 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery—Calumet City, IL. For more information, please call 708-333-7000 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com

René Navarro, 48 años, de Dixmoor, IL, falleció el viernes 19 de abril de 2024. Amado hijo de Salvador y Catalina Navarro. Querido hermano de Anabel Navarro, Laura Navarro, Joel Navarro, Salvador Navarro y Blanca Navarro. Amoroso padre de Isaac y Melanie. Visitación miércoles 24 de abril de 2024 de 4:00 a 8:00 p. m. en Smits Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St., South Holland, IL. Oraciones a realizarse el jueves 25 de abril de 2024 a las 9:15 a.m. en la funeraria. Procesión desde la funeraria hasta la misa fúnebre de Rene en Lord of Mercy/ St. John the Baptist Church en Harvey, IL a las 10:30 a.m. Entierro en Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery— Calumet City, IL. Para obtener más información, llame al 708-333-7000 o visite nuestro obituario y libro de visitas en línea en www.SMITSFH.com

WEINSTEIN

Robert James Weinstein Jr., age 63, of Steger, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2024. Beloved husband of Loreen Weinstein nee Widdows. Dear brother to Anna Lawley and the late Georgia Lutz. Loving uncle of Nita (Jim) Witasik and Donna Rhoads. Great-uncle of Sara Witasik and Benjamin Tout.

Robert proudly worked as a Broadcast Engineer at Balmoral Race Track and as an Electronics Engineer for the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.

Memorial gathering to take place Friday, April 25, 2024 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits – Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd Steger, IL 60475. For further information please contact 708-755-6100 or visit smitsfh. com

HUIZENGA

Audrey I. Huizenga, nee Nieboer, age 95, of Munster, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Gerald Huizenga. Loving mother of Christy (Bud) Van Genderen, Gerald (Kathy) Huizenga, Mark (Lucinda) Huizenga, Brian (Karen) Huizenga, and Alan (Mary) Huizenga. Cherished grandmother of 15 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Guelda (late Fred) Klooster and Meredith (late Lawrence) Adams. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Elzo and Jennie Nieboer. Audrey was dearly loved and will be missed.

Audrey and Gerald were married in 1948 in the First Christian Reformed Church of Lansing. After starting their family, they became charter members of Hammond Christian Reformed Church. Audrey and Jerry were active members in that ministry, serving there faithfully for many years.

Visitation Friday, April 26, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 10:30 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN with Rev. Tim Huizenga officiating. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery – Lansing, IL. Memorial donations may be given to a Christian school of your choice or Hospice of the Calumet Area. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com

Pain From Medicare Advantage

On March 28, 2024, I got a phone call from a client who complained about her Medicare Advantage plan. She needs shots or patches to reduce pain that she experiences. She was not getting either currently under her Medicare Advantage plan.

One local hospital stopped accepting payment arrangements from two insurance companies and their Medicare Advantage plans. This client had a Medicare Advantage plan from one of those insurance companies that the hospital no longer accepted.

Medicare plus Medicare supplement plans are accepted by over 97% of medical service firms like doctors, laboratories, and hospitals. But to use a Medicare Advantage plan, a patient must stay in network or pay higher amounts on co-pays, deductibles, and other fees.

A few years ago, a client switched from using Medicare plus a Medicare supplement to using a Medicare Advantage plan. Then, he went into a local hospital. He got a hospital bill of over $6,000 with the Medicare Advantage plan. He asked me to check the

Question: I want to own a home, but the Real estate agent won’t show me homes for sale & the bank guy won’t give me a loan because of my credit score. As a US citizen, I have the right to purchase a home. I have argued my point to these so called real estate people, yet they refuse to listen anymore. Do you know of anyone that can help me?

Answer: Mark Twain said: “It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you in trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” Homeownership is the right of every adult in our great Country. But, to do so, we must show financial responsibility.

Instead of ignoring their advice, why don’t you listen to their professional knowledge and start shifting your negative energy to improving your credit score and reducing your debt? A real estate agent wants to sell you a home. A lender wants to give you a loan. That’s how they make a living. But,

bill and help him. I had helped him earlier when he was on Medicare and a Medicare supplement plan. After I checked the bill and the rules of his Medicare Advantage plan, I informed him that I could not help this time and that he did owe the bill under the terms of his Medicare Advantage plan.

Also, this is another reason why seniors should explore options with a local insurance agent or agency and not connect with an insurance agent over the phone. If you’re sitting in an office with someone, it is easier to communicate and the local agent or agency cares about their business reputation in the community so that it is easier to get help if or when you need it.

Note: Woodrow Wilcox is the senior medical bill case worker at Senior Care Insurance Services in Merrillville, Indiana. He has saved clients of that firm over three million dollars by correcting medical bill problems. Also, Wilcox wrote the book SOLVING MEDICAE PROBLEM$ which is available through book stores or online.

you must follow the prequalification rules & guidelines. If you don’t meet these rules, lenders won’t lend to you and Realtors won’t show you homes. Do you think home sellers want buyers who cannot qualify for a loan walking through their homes? Would you? I don’t think so. So now do you understand?

Take responsibility for your present situation and then listen to these professionals that can be part of your successful team. Follow their advice and soon you will own part of that American Dream!

E-mail us your Real Estate questions at Cathyah@aol.com. Thinking of selling your home? Call Cathy & Jim Higgins, Licensed Broker/Realtors in Indiana & Illinois. IN: 219-865-4361 IL: 708-828-3304. McColly

Real Estate. Website: www.Cathyhiggins. com. Personal Real Estate Journal: www. Higginshousechat.blogspot.com

Secretary Giannoulias Honors Donor

Organ and tissue donor and recipient families were honored at the Illinois State Capitol Building today as part of Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ efforts to raise awareness on the impact of organ donation.

Giannoulias along with state Sen. Christopher Belt (57th Senate District), state Rep. Nabeela Syed (51st House District) and Mid-America Transplant celebrated National Donate Life month and honored donors and their families.

“Organ and tissue donation provides individuals with a sacred second chance at life and brings something beautiful out of tragedy,” Giannoulias said. “I am humbled to be given the opportunity to honor our donors and to share the story of their sacrifice. We owe it to those who have donated and those who are waiting to talk about this issue and increase awareness.”

Illinois has one of the largest registries in the nation, averaging around 20,000 sign-ups per month across DMV facilities with around 6.5 million current registrants. Since the program’s creation, there have been 7.7 million registrations.

“It is truly a privilege to be the stewards of donors’ lifesaving gifts, and to help families create a lasting legacy for their loved one,” said Kevin Lee, president, and CEO at Mid-America Transplant. “This past year, 478 generous donors and families from downstate Illinois made the courageous decision to say yes to donation. Those patients now have a second chance at life, thanks to donor families.”

In 2023, there were 2,259 transplants in the state. Of those who donated and were issued a state ID or driver’s license, 75% were registered organ donors.

“I received a kidney donation after I was living on dialysis for a year and I know first-hand the impact a donor can have,” said Belt. “I am grateful to my donor for every breath I take and that I have a second chance at life.”

Approximately 300 Illinoisans die each year waiting for a transplant, and some 4,000 people remain on the waiting list at any given time.

“I recognize the profound impact of my decision to become an organ donor—it’s the gift of new life. Yet too many people still await this gift,” said Syed. “It is our job to raise awareness of the beauty of donation and encourage more people to register.”

To join the millions of Illinoisans who have already signed up, individuals can visit LifeGoesOn.com, complete the registration card found in the donor brochure, call 800-210-2106 or visit a DMV.

Any Illinoisan with a valid Illinois driver’s license or state ID card can become a donor.

Additional activities this month include a statewide organ and tissue donor registration ad campaign highlighting Tonisha Daniel’s story, partnering with planetariums to register potential donors, health fairs, donor registration drives, and visits to high school driver’s education classes throughout the state to educate 15-and 16-year-olds about donation before receiving their driver’s licenses.

Free Learning Opportunities Available and Volunteers

Needed for the SSC Literacy Tutoring Program

(AVL) Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults in need of basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading skills, whole language experience, combined with effective communication skills. Residents are welcome to volunteer

tutors, learners, and tutoring sites. The following locations have been established as tutoring sites: Acorn Public Library in Oak Forest, Glenwood-Lynwood Library, Harvey Public Library, Phoenix Public

Calumet City Public Library, Grande

in Hazel Crest, Homewood

South Holland Public Library,

College Main Campus Library in South Holland, South Suburban College Oak Forest Center Library in Oak Forest, Lansing Public Library, Dolton Public Library, Riverdale Public Library, Blue Island Public Library, Dixmoor Public Library, Tinley Park Public Library, Markham Public Library, Midlothian Public Library, and Thornton Public Library. Illiteracy can be debilitating in many ways

for adults who have not received the proper instruction and it can have profound effects on various aspects of their lives. Adults who are unable to read experience difficulty completing many daily activities that others may take for granted, along with a disadvantage in today’s competitive job market.

SSC’s Office of Adult Education administers the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program in addition to High School Equivalency (HSE), English as a Second Language (ESL), and Adult Basic Education (ABE). These opportunities are made possible by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library (ISL), a division of the Office of the Secretary of State, using state funds designated for literacy.

The May training will take place at the South Suburban College Main Campus in South Holland, IL on Tuesdays and Thursdays from May 7 through May 23, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This 12-hour program culminates with literacy training certification. Tutors will continue to receive free professional development services throughout this program. Successful tutors are also eligible for letters of support or recommendation for jobs, scholarships, educational opportunities, and more. For additional information, or to register, please contact David Stephens, Adult Literacy Grants Manager, at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2558 or email DStephens@ssc.edu