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Thursday • October 5 • 2017
Thornton Township Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
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The Holy Cross IHM Marimba Ensemble also performed at Thornton Township’s Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration.
_______________________________ By Cindy Cruz At the age of 92 Dr. Richard Rucoba shows no signs of slowing down. Instead he continues to inspire not only those around him but also everyone he meets. During a videotaped interview conducted by Oscar Canales, Thornton Township Human Relations Commission member and co-chair of the township’s HRC Hispanic Heritage Month celebration and Ernst Lamothe, township public and community relations manager; keynote speaker Dr. Rucoba discussed how he continues to live a full and enriching life. The Lansing resident was the recipient of the first annual Premio Cuauhtemoc Award presented by Thornton Township in 2014 for his selfless contribution to the Latino community Dr. Rucoba joined the service in 1943 at the age of 17 after graduating from high school. The World War II veteran served in the Marines as a medic in the South Pacific. He later graduated from Illinois College of Optometry. Always believing in the value of education he tutored high school students in English and math. He has been an active member of the Lions Club for more than 50 years and has received numerous recognitions from the Illinois and Indiana Lions Clubs. Following his retirement in 1996 he began participating in the Lions Club Eye Class Missions to Mexico to examine the poor and prescribe glasses free of charge. To date he has made 15 missions to Mexico. His involvement with the Lions Club stemmed from his desire to help people with visual and hearing impairments. As a Lansing trustee in the late 1970s he helped institute a program requiring
all new police and firefighters to become certified paramedics helping to save the village money and strengthen both departments. Dr. Rucoba believes in the importance of staying physically fit, maintaining a healthy diet and pursuing your passion in life. That’s what he says has kept him healthy and happy. He exercises daily. At the age of 90 Dr. Rucoba celebrated his birthday by skydiving calling the experience “fantastic” and saying he would do it again. “I am living proof that exercise will make you live a longer and healthier life,” said. Dr. Rucoba. “There’s a saying if you sit you rust.” Dr. Rucoba shows no sign of rust. He continues to participate in the Illinois and Indiana Senior Olympics, something he has done for two decades participating in the 100 meter, 200 meter and 400 meter runs, shot put, discus throw, golf, and racquetball events winning numerous awards. He also participated in the National Senior Olympics this year winning three gold medals and one silver. His message for young people is to get a good education so you can accomplish your goals and lead a fulfilling life. “My parents instilled in me the importance of education,” he said and that is what he said helped him to succeed. The annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration brings together residents of all ages and backgrounds who come to learn about and celebrate the rich Hispanic culture and history and enjoy music, dance and authentic food. Entertainment included performances by the Thornton Township Mexican Folklore Dance Group led by
Guadalupe Macias, Holy Cross IHM Marimba Ensemble and magician Ken Mate. Following the program those in attendance enjoyed authentic Mexican food provided by Pollo Loucas in Blue Island and La Rosa de Guadalupe Bakery in Lansing. “We had the pleasure this year of having an incredible man, Richard Rucoba speak to our community about the ability to achieve anything you want no matter what age you are. He is a remarkable man,” said Supervisor Frank Zuccarelli. Anita Castaneda of South Holland said attending the program and seeing the young people embrace Hispanic culture through music and dance was a wonderful way to celebrate her heritage. “It brings back wonderful memories,” she said. Castaneda serves as a volunteer for township programs held at the senior center in Calumet City. She is grateful for all the programs the township provides. Retired School District 151 teacher Gail Kaufman remembers teaching many of the young dancers. She also taught ESL (English as a Second Language) to many of the parents and grandparents of the dancers. “It is important for the community to learn about other cultures and for the Hispanic community to share their heritage because it promotes understanding of one another and helps people work together for the betterment of their community,” she said. “We have to celebrate the many cultures we have in this country. We have to appreciate the variety of cultures that make our community great. Thornton Township strives to give our residents a variety of fun and educational programs throughout the year,” said Zuccarelli.
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Local Man Headed to Special Olympics
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A client of LARC, an agency in Lansing that serves adults with developmental disabilities, received some special recognition at LARC’s Annual Fish Fry on September 29. Joey Glowacki is headed to the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle next July to participate in the
bowling portion. Glowacki has been bowling at LanOak Lanes for the past seven years with the Thornton Township Bowling Busters. Beverly Tomczak, Special Services/ Assessor Clerk for Thornton Township, and Mona Orellena, coach the group of about 65 special needs bowlers ranging in age from 21 to 74. The group bowls weekly throughout the year. “Joey is a very good sport. He’s always ready to help out the next guy and always roots for the other members. It’s not all about skill, but very much about sportsmanship,” said Tomczak. Being selected to advance to the USA games is quite unusual and only a small number of athletes in the state have this opportunity. “This is the first time that we’re aware of that an athlete in one of our programs has done this,” said Thornton Township Supervisor Frank Zuccarelli, who surprised Glowacki with the announcement and presented him with a certificate. Glowacki will travel with Special Olympics Illinois, who provides flights, meals, lodging and uniforms at no
charge. Glowacki will join athletes competing in the sports of basketball, unified bocce, artistic gymnastics, powerlifting, swimming and unified tennis. “Of over 23,000 athletes in the state of Illinois, just 46 of them are going to the USA Games,” said Chris Winston, Chief Marketing Officer for Special Olympics Illinois. “It’s a great honor for any athlete because their journey to get there has been paved with gold medals.” Joey Glowacki’s mother, Barb Glowacki, noted that he made it to the state level last year. “He really loves to bowl,” she said. “He’s ‘Mr. Sociable’ and makes friends every where he goes.” Besides bowling, he enjoys video games, computers, cooking and working in LARC’s workshop where he reports for his job each weekday to do box assembly. Winston said that the 2018 USA games will happen just a couple weeks before Special Olympics celebrates its 50th anniversary. That celebration will happen in Chicago where the Special Olympics began.
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