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Holy Cross Ladies Aid Society “Basement Sale” The Ladies Aid Society of Holy Cross Lutheran Church located at 3116 S. Racine Ave. will be host ing their Basement Sale on Saturday, May 12, 2018 from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm. If you are looking for a great deal, you will find it there. There will be items that are in good condition. Come, seek and find that special item you have been looking for or maybe a treasure or two, you will want to have. If anything, take a few minutes, come and enjoy fellowship with us and your community. For more information, please call the church of fice at 7735233838. See you on Saturday May 12, 2018.
Summertime Fun at Santa Lucia With spring officially here, it is not too early to look ahead to the sunny and warm days of summer. Have you thought about how you will be spending it? Santa Lucia School is wellknown for it's yearly summer fun program, S.E.E.P. (Summer Educa tional Enrichment Program). Children from all around love to attend this 8week program. The pro gram accepts children from ages 3 to 12.(and need not be students at the school to enroll). S.E.E.P. stu dents enjoy visiting Armour Park daily, weekly church prayer services, cooking projects, arts & crafts, STEM activities (building, designing, engi neering), and weekly field trips. Each year, the teachers who run the program designate a specific theme that the 8week program revolves around. It is a great way to make new friends, meet some of the teachers from Santa Lucia school, stay safe, and keep those brains engaged all summer. Please feel free to give the school a call with any questions or inquiries at 3123261839.
Apply Today for Head Start at Graham School Application for Fall 2018 preschool enrollment has begun! Parents/Guardians can begin the appli cation process by logging on to www.chicagoear lylearning.org or stop by the Head Start classroom at Graham School for assistance. If you have any questions regarding Head Start enrollment please contact Erin Sheehan or Kathleen Heery at 773 535 1694. The preK experience is critical, as it helps 3 and 4yearold children develop the academic and life skills that will carry them into adulthood. PreK pro vides children with essential opportunities to learn and practice the socialemotional, problemsolving, and academic skills that they will use throughout their lives. Kindergardten Registration: Alexander Graham Elementary School, located at 4436 S. Union, will be having early registration for the 20182019 school year. Kindergarten registration began on Monday, May 7, 2018. Parents can preregister their children in the Main Office from 8:30am 2:00pm. Parents must bring the child’s original birth cer tificate indicating their child will be 5 years old by September 1, 2018 and identification used as proof of residence: Illinois State Driver’s License or Illi nois State ID. Utility bills (gas, electric, phone) the bills must be in the name of the parent or legal guardian of the student; Water bill; Dept. of Public Aid documents; Unemployment Security documents or Voter’s Registration Card.
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11th Ward Boy & Girl of the Year Cook County Commissioner John P. Daley and Alderman Patrick D. Thomp son, are pleased to announce the winners of the 11th Ward Boy & Girl of the Year Program. The 8th grade Boy and Girl of the Year Program award winners are: Claudia Jimenez from St. Barbara and Elwyn Geisert from Bridgeport Catholic Academy. The 8th grade Boy and Girl of the Year Program award run nerups are: Sarah Sanchez from St. Gabriel and Benjamin Thiel from St. Gabriel. The 7th grade Boy and Girl of the Year Program award winners are: Francesca Giacone from Bridgeport Catholic Academy and Gavriel Tejas from Bridgeport Catholic Academy. The 7th grade Boy and Girl of the Year Program award runnerups are: Valerie Brost from St. Barbara and Ogbanna UgwaUche from Santa Lucia. Each applicant was judged based on their participation and leadership in school, civic and volunteer activities. Two letters of recommen dations and a copy of their current report card were required at the time of ap plication. “Alderman Thompson and I would like to thank all the judges who took on the difficult task of judging these bright and talented individuals who participated in this contest,” said Commissioner Daley. “Congratulations to all of the participants for their hard work. These outstanding individuals are a re flection of our bright future, and we wish them continued success,” added Al derman Thompson.
Pictured with Commissioner Daley and Alderman Thompson:Valerie Brost, St. Barbara; Anthony Chen, Healy; Giana Freund, St. Jerome; Michaela Galvez, Santa Lucia; Elise Gamino, Bridgeport Catholic Acad emy; Mikel Garza, Santa Lucia; Elwin Geisert, Bridgeport Catholic Acad emy; Francesca Giacone, Bridgeport Catholic Academy; Claudia Jimenez, St. Barbara; Paulo Lambrem, St. Jerome; Phoebe Lee, Healy; Nora Mc Manus, St. Gabriel; Patrick McManus, St. Gabriel; Sarah Sanchez, St. Gabriel; Michael Shiu, Healy; Natalie Soutonglang, Healy; Gavriel Tejas, Bridgeport Catholic Academy; Benjamin Thiel, St. Gabriel; Ogbanna UgwaUche, Santa Lucia; Sonya Yang, Santa Lucia.
Pictured with Commissioner Daley and Alderman Thompson are: (front row) Claudia Jimenez, St. Barbara; Elwin Geisert, Bridgeport Catholic Academy; Francesca Giacone, Bridgeport Catholic Academy; and Gavriel Tejas from Bridgeport Catholic Academy.
TaylorLauridsen Park Varstiy Volleyball & Basketball AllStars Congratulations to all participants who were selected to play in our annual 7th & 8th grade All Star games. The park staff selected players from each team based on performance throughout the season.
To All Moms! May your special day be filled with family, friends and good memories. Open House Canaryville Library Events Forgotten Chicago Presents “Presidential & First at St. Lady Landmarks in Chicago.” Chicago has been the Jerome city of many presidential and First Lady history from
Saint Jerome School, 2801 S. Princeton, will hold an Open House on Wednesday, May 23rd. Saint Jerome School has been an important part of our community since 1922. Interested families are invited to regist e r for a time slot (8:30 9:30 a.m., 10:0011:00 a.m. or 1:002:00 p.m.) by calling 3128427668. If you are unable to come on May 23rd, call the school for a personal tour. Come and experi ence the Saint Jerome Catholic School Tradi tion!
Save the Date “A Night Among the Stars” A RED CARPET Fa ther Daughter Dance for James Ward dads and daughters!
Summer Registration has Started at Donovan!
Pictured: Varsity Volleyball AllStars from left to right, Top row: Emily Johnson, Karen Mei, Jasmine Mui, Alexis Sheddy, Luciana Pascente, Made lyn Babuskow, Anna Caponera, Gia Arredia, Talia Vari and Francesca Gia cone. Bottom Row: Soleil Reyes, Mia Vazquez, Valerie Brost, Olivia Hill, Sabrina Wong, Ava Mustari, Angelina Gazzi and Angelina Castro. Donovan Playground is proud to announce an other great session with its fierce senior workout group the DONOVAN DOLLS! Seniors have been working hard staying in shape and dedicated to fo cusing on a active lifestyle. Registration for summer programs has also started for summer 2018. This summer Donovan Park located at 3620 S. Lituanica will be offering a wide variety of activities for youth to come out and play. Play camp will be held Mon dayFriday from 10am1pm, Fun and Games Mon dayFriday from 12pm, Sports Camp each Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 3pm4pm, Arts & Crafts each Tuesday and Thursday from 3pm4pm, as well as 16’’ men’s softball league every Friday from 7pm10pm. Registration can be done online at chicagoparkdistrict.com/Donovan.
Friday, June 8, 2018 from 5:307:30 PM J a m e s Wa r d S c h o o l . $10 per person.
Vienna Beef Plans 125th Anniversary Celebration Vienna Beef, Chicago’s legendary manufacturer of beef hot dogs, sausages, and other premium food products, has announced a series of special events in honor of the com pany’s 125th anniversary. The anniversary will culminate in a special celebration at the company’s headquarters at 2501 N. Damen Ave. on Chicago’s North Side on Aug. 1, 2018. Vienna Beef franks are the foundation for the classic Chicago Style hot dog enjoyed throughout the country and around the world. The Vienna Beef hot dog made its debut at the storied 1893 Chicago World’s Fair/Columbian Exposition at a stand operated by Aus trianHungarian immigrants Emil Reichel and Samuel Ladany. A 125th Anniversary Cel Hot Dog vendor at Chicago’s ebration event on Aug. 1, from 10am – 2pm, honoring all 125 inductees in the company’s Maxwell St Market, c. 1955 “Hot Dog Hall of Fame”, along with tours of the Vienna Beef History Museum, free hot dogs, music, and more. The Official Hot Dog of the Chicago History Museum’s 2018 Chicago Hot Dog Fest, held Aug. 1012. The launch of a new company website highlighting the anniversary and its theme line, “Cele brating 125 Years. Chicago Style!” “We’re honored to bring our community together to celebrate 125 years of Chicago’s hot dog,” says Jim Bodman, Vienna Beef Chairman and CEO. “This is a great opportunity to salute the hot dog stands and local businesses who have made Chicago Style hot dogs part of our collective memories, as well as show our appreciation to our customers and employees for their loyal support.”
the 1860s to the 2010s. On May 16th, at 6 pm, join Patrick Steffes from Forgotten Chicago (forgot tenchicago.com) for a fascinating presentation on little known landmarks relating to the Lincoln, Reagan, Ford, Clinton and Obama presidencies. Reserve your spot by calling 3127470644 or visiting at 642 W. 43rd Street. On Wednesday, May 23rd, from 6:30 pm 7:30 pm our active book club will discuss “The Woman in Cabin 10” and our Asian American Pacific Island Heritage Month (AAPIHM) book selection “Orhan’s Inheri tance.” Visit the Canaryville circulation desk or check your nearest library for a copy of the book. Earn a USB Flash Drive! Complete five lessons on Chicago DigitalLearn (Chicago.digitallearn.org) and re ceive a free USB flash drive. Call or stop by to schedule a time to meet with our Adult Services Librarian or Cy berNavigator. Don’t forget about our ongoing Story time on Thursdays at 10:30 am, Super Saturday Crafts program at 10 am on Saturdays, or dropin to play with our vast collection of Giant Legos, wood blocks, puz zles, puppets and other fun, handson learning activities. Stop in for a calendar or check online at www.chipub lib.org/canaryville.
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Illinois Commerce Commission New Retail Electricity Sales and Marketing Rules Now in Effect The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) wants consumers to be aware that effective May 1st, any Retail Electric Supplier (RES) seeking to solicit cus tomers in Illinois must abide by stringent new sales and marketing rules. The rules were changed and adopted by the ICC to ensure consumers have the tools they need to make an informed decision when choosing a retail electric sup plier. “The ICC is committed to protecting consumers in our competitive energy marketplace. Whether it is doortodoor or a phone solicitation, RES companies and their agents must now adhere to strict new guidelines to ensure potential customers understand that they are engaging in a sales transaction and have all the information they need to make a welleducated decision,” said ICC Exec utive Director Cholly Smith. Some of the key rule changes include: RES agents must clearly use their own company name and not represent themselves as the utility or a government agency when approaching customers about their services. Identification badges must be visible to the consumer. Agents must provide shoppers with a singlepage disclosure statement that clearly explains prices and fees for electric service, the length of contract, whether the rate is fixed or variable, the customer’s right to rescind/cancel, and any applicable termination fee. The document must also alert consumers that they are being solicited. Doortodoor agents must receive training, pass a criminal background check, and be adequately monitored. The company must take corrective action if nec essary. Solicitation phone calls that last longer than twominutes and every sales call that leads to an enrollment must be recorded and saved by the company. These recordings will help the ICC investigate consumer complaints. Information about the company must be available online; and customers must be notified about upcoming rate changes or if a contract is nearing expiration or renewal. Consumers with questions or complaints following an encounter with an RES agent are urged to contact the ICC’s Consumer Services Division at 1800524 0795. For consumer education resources provided by the ICC click here, or visit the ICC website’s consumer information page.
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Laura Fratto, owner of Bark N’ Bites Pet Boutique is happy to an nounce her new store Bark N’ Bubbles located at 556 W. 37th Street, is now open for appoint ments. They are open Tues day, Thursday and Sun day. Call 8722447733 to schedule an appt. for your Pups Spa Day!
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Circuit Court of Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans announced the Annual Puerto Rican Heritage Day Courthouse Tour of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 W. Washington St, will take place on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. The tour is cosponsored by the Circuit Court and the Puerto Rican Bar Association. The Daley Center is the main courthouse for the Circuit Court of Cook County, one of the nation's largest unified court systems. Tour highlights will include a visit to a courtroom to observe a civil trial in progress, an informal question and answer session with a judge and the opportunity to meet with a bar association representative. Tour participants will receive a copy of the court's guide which offers helpful information about how the Circuit Court of Cook County is structured, explains the basics of trial proceedings and includes a directory of court and county serv ices. Tour reservations are recommended. Individuals or groups planning to attend the Annual Puerto Rican Heritage Day Courthouse Tour should contact the Cir cuit Court of Cook County's Office of Accessibility and Education Outreach, at 312 6031927 on or before Friday, June 1, 2018. The tour is aimed at persons age ten and older, with a maximum of 35 persons to a group. For more information about other courthouse tours and general information on the Circuit Court of Cook County, visit www.cookcountycourt.org.
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