The
#1 Source For FREE Community Info.
SHOPPER DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR
Subscribe to The Shopper for just $20 a month! Email requesters@myshopper.biz See Mailing Notice on Page 5
Find us on Facebook! Wednesday • May 24 • 2023
RESIDENTIAL POSTAL CUSTOMER
Find Us At TheDukeOfOil.com
COUPON
MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBER & HONOR MONDAY, MAY 29th, 2023
Calumet City native serves aboard forwarddeployed Navy warship in Japan Petty Officer 3rd Class Keenan Taylor, a native of Calumet City, Illinois, serves in Japan aboard a forward-deployed U.S. Navy warship. Taylor joined the Navy 2019 years ago. Today, Taylor serves as an operations specialist aboard USS Dewey. “I wanted to be a part of something bigger than myself,” said Taylor. “It’s something I have been interested in since a field trip to the USS Midway.” Growing up in Calumet City, Taylor attended Thornwood High School. Today, Taylor relies upon skills and values similar to those found in Calumet City to succeed in the military. “My papa always instilled in me that ‘people don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan,’” said Taylor. “It taught me to always have a plan and a sense of structure. Although things might always go as planned, it’s a step in the right direction.” Modern U.S. Navy surface ships provide a wide range of warfighting capabilities in multi-threat air, surface and subsurface environments. A Navy surface ship is capable of operating independently or as part of carrier strike groups, surface action groups or expeditionary strike groups. Jobs aboard a U.S. Navy ship are highly specialized, requiring both dedication and skill, according to Navy officials. The jobs range from maintaining engines to handling weaponry along with a multitude of other assignments that keep the ship mission-ready at all times. As a member of the Navy, Taylor is part of a world-class organization focused on maintaining maritime dominance, strengthening partnerships, increasing competitive warfighting capabilities and sustaining combat-ready forces in support of the National Defense Strategy. “The Navy contributes to national defense by being present and capable,” said Taylor. “Our mission is to ensure freedom of navigation.” Taylor serves in Japan as part of the Forward Deployed Naval Forces. These naval forces operate with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Service members in this region are part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, which has the largest area of responsibility in the world.
“As the largest force in our nation’s front line against revisionist actors, U.S. Pacific Fleet meets this great responsibility with strength, resolve and confidence,” said Adm. Samuel Paparo, U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander. “Together with our joint and combined partner operations, we are positioned to defend - across all domains - any attempts to threaten our nation, our allies and partner’s security, freedom and well-being.” Taylor and the sailors they serve with have many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during their military service. “I’m proud of putting on the rank of petty officer third class and being knowledgeable in my job,” said Taylor. As Taylor and other sailors continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy. “Serving gives me a chance to be a part of something that most people are not part of,” said Taylor. “It’s serving something bigger than myself and continuing the great Navy traditions.” Taylor is grateful to others for helping make a Navy career possible. “I would like to thank my uncle Chief Johnson,” added Taylor. “Listening to his experience inspired me to join the Navy.”
Move All Summer Long 5 Activities to Keep Children Active
Everybody, no matter their age, can benefit from daily physical activity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), young children should be physically active throughout the day for growth and development. Despite the common misconception that children are in perpetual motion, the CDC reminds caregivers to encourage children to be active when they play. “Physical activity is important because it is critical in assisting with gross motor development and helps support development in other areas,” said Khy Sline from KinderCare Learning Center’s education team. “Children thrive when we give them the tools to use their bodies and muscles in new ways and make mind-body connections.” Consider these five activities to encourage children to get moving. Blow bubbles. Appealing to children from infancy on up, seeing bubbles floating around can encourage babies to reach out and try to grab them, building arm strength and coordination. Toddlers and older children can run around the patio or lawn chasing bubbles and watching them pop. Build a tunnel. Whether indoors or out, made from furniture covered with sheets or cardboard boxes, tunnels encourage children to move over, under, around and through, which helps them explore new ways of moving while also building coordination and balance. Play hide and seek. As they dash around trying to find the perfect hiding spot, children build spatial awareness, their understanding of where their bodies are in relation to other people and objects. Play red light, green light. This classic game helps children build
SAVE $
10
Locations: • Hobart • Hammond (2) ON ANY • Valparaiso • Munster INCLUDES: • Change Motor Oil • Provide Reminder by Mail • Highland (2) • Replace Oil Filter • Provide Window Sticker • Merrillville (2) • Lubricate Chassis for Next Service
OIL CHANGE
• Fill Washer Fluid • Wash Windshield • Reset Oil Light Indicator
• Provide FREE Tire or Fluid Checks Anytime
• Calumet City • South Holland
WE CHECK: Air/Cabin Filters • Transmission Fluid • Power Steering Fluid • Brake Fluid • Antifreeze/Coolant • Tire Pressure • Battery • Exterior Lights • Wiper Blades Most Cars Not Valid With Any Other Offer. Exp: 8/30/23 NS10
Buying or Selling in Illinois or Indiana?
Call Janice 708-302-8585
Janice Minton-Kutz Licensed Indiana & Illinois
(708) 302-8585 Cell janice.mintonkutz@cbexchange.com
Residental BROKER AGI
t en ll m Now ro En pen O
The New You
ssc.edu Summer and Fall 2023 Registration is Open!
Advantage
No Personal Checks
CARPET, UPHOLSTERY, & AIR DUCT CLEANING
708-349-6131
No Hidden Changes Most Furniture Moved Deep Soil Extraction FREE Pre-Spotter FREE Deodorizer Truck Mount Unit Quick Drying Time Insured & Bonded All Work Guaranteed
ANY ROOM
DEEP
CLEANED
$
2000
Per Room • 2 Room Minimum • L-Shaped and Great Rooms Count as 2
UPHOLSTERY CLEANING CHAIR $
15
LOVE SEAT 2 CUSHION $ $
35
A+
DUCT Rating with CLEANING BBB
Removes up to 96% Of All Dust, Dirt, Pollen, Mold Spores & Animal Dander
30 $
SOFA 3 CUSHION
WHOLE HOUSE
85
A+ 00 Rating with
Unlimited Registers Single Furnace Home
Angie’s List
SPECIALIZING IN SAFE, HIGH-QUALITY CLEANING FOR YOUR • CARPET • UPHOLSTERY • AIR DUCTS coordination - connecting the verbal instruction with the physical movement - while also teaching them impulse control, an essential executive function skill. Be sure to get creative with instructions and add variations like tip-toeing, crawling, hopping and more. Walk the line. Draw a line on the ground using chalk outdoors or painter’s tape indoors and encourage your children to walk along the line. This activity helps children improve balance and coordination. Get creative and add in a challenge by drawing a wavy or zig-zag line. Once your children get the hang of following the line, ask them to think of other ways to travel along that space, such as hopping on one foot or skipping.For more ideas to encourage physical activity among children, visit kindercare.com.
SERVING THE SOUTH SUBURBS FOR 25 YEARS!
CALL A QUALIFIED LOCAL EXPERT! Dan anny y Ross s Dan anny y Ross s
® Danny Ross REALTOR REALTOR® 708.774.9087 708.774.9087 708.774.9087 danny@dannysellssoho.com dannyross2345@yahoo.com
HomeSmart Connect HomeSmart Conn HomeSmart Connect ect LICENSE: 475.102241
If your home is listed with another brokerage, this is not intended as a solicitation.
HomeSmart Connect LICENSE: 475.102241
Copyright ©2019 HomeSmart International, LLC. Each brokerage independently owned and operated. MLS ID# 10296730 All If your home is listed with another brokerage, this is not intended as a solicitation. ate of Illinois. Copyright ©2019 HomeSmart International, LLC. Each brokerage independently owned and operated. MLS ID# 10296730 All ate of Illinois.
www.dannysellssoho.com