Friday, May 21, 2010
POSTAL SERVICE OFFERING REWARD FOR ARREST & CONVICTION OF AUSTIN MAILMAN’S ROBBER
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the offender who robbed a Post Office Letter Carrier at 1753 North Lorel Avenue at approximately 11:00 AM on April 2, 2010.
The suspect is described as a Black male, 5’9” tall, 175 pounds, in his mid-20s, medium build, dark complexion, short black hair with thinly trimmed sideburns that extend to his chin. He was wearing a black tee shirt, black jeans, and black boots. He was carrying a small pistol.
Persons knowing the identity of this offender are urged not to attempt to apprehend him. Contact the U.S. Postal Inspection Service at 1-877-876-2455. All information will be kept strictly confidential.
MOTHER"S DAY FUN!
REV. WILLIAM MAURICE JOHNSON, NOTED WEST SIDE PASTOR, DIES AT 87
Reverend William Maurice Johnson, Pastor of Union Hill Baptist Church from 1957 to 1963 and founding Pastor of Grace Memorial Baptist Church, died May 8, at the age of 87. He was born October 22, 1922, in Bentonia, Mississippi, to John and Florence Johnson, the fourth of ten children. Eight siblings preceded him in death.
Rev. Johnson attended school in Mississippi and became an avid reader. In March 1940, at the age of 18, Rev. Johnson preached his first sermon. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served on active duty during World War 2. He was honorably discharged in 1946. He met a local schoolteacher named Fannie Tolston in 1956 and on December 28 they married. The couple had two daughters.
In 1957, the late Rev. B.T. Blumenberg sent for Rev. Johnson to come to Chicago. Rev. Johnson and his family arrived and he became Pastor of Union Hill Baptist Church. In November 1963, he organized Grace Memorial Church, where he served for the next 46 years, until his health declined.
On March 5, 1996, his beloved wife, whom he affectionately called Baby Doll, died. In November 1998, he married Lorraine Toombs, who died in 2004.
Rev. Johnson was active in civic and political affairs. He worked with U.S. Senator Adlai Stevenson, Mayor Richard J. Daley, Mayor Richard M. Daley, Congressman Danny K. Davis, Senator Rickey Hendon, Representative Arthur Turner, and Aldermen Michael Chandler and Ed Smith.
Rev. Johnson was also active in religious affairs. He served as Moderator of the New Galilee Baptist Association; President of the New Bethlehem Sunday School, B.T.U. Congress; Instructor in the Baptist Ministers Fellowship; and was a member of the Baptist Ministers Conference, Baptist Pastor’s Conference, and the Sunlight Baptist District Association. Rev. Johnson was also a longtime member of the National Baptist Convention, USA. In the mid-1980s, Rev. Johnson traveled to Korea to minister with Rev. S.Y. Moon.
Rev. Johnson leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Jodi Johnson-Richmond and Rev. Terri Johnson-Compton (late Donald); two sons, Robert Johnson of Mississippi and Rev. Maurice Johnson of California; one brother, Robert L Johnson (Carrie) in Mississippi; four stepchildren; eight grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, many friends, and his Grace Memorial Baptist Church family.
ANTHONY CAULEY, ACT SENIOR, SERVING INTERNSHIP AT THE VOICE NEWSPAPERS
Cauley will be attending Cleveland State University in the fall, where he will study journalism, database engineering, and minor in accounting. He says, “Journalism was never something I wanted to study, but I became very interested in the subject after every class I wanted to take during my junior year was filled. In the beginning of the class, I started out with an F because I thought it was boring and I didn’t want to pay attention.” He says at the end of the year he received an A in the class, but was disappointed that he wasn’t able to create a school newspaper.
Anthony says he grew a passion for journalism over time and now he is fulfilling a desire to get some of his own work published in THE VOICE.
COUNTY OFFICIALS APPEARING ON COMMUNITY IN FOCUS ON CAN-TV/CHANNEL 19, MAY 21& 23
Ed McElroy, host of Community In Focus on CAN-TV/Channel 19, will be interviewing Cook County Board President Todd Stroger, Recorder of Deeds Eugene Moore, and Dr. Donna Alexander, Administrator of Cook County Animal & Rabies Control.
The show is airing on Friday, May 21, at 5:00 PM, and again on Sunday, May 23, at 12 noon.
The show is airing on Friday, May 21, at 5:00 PM, and again on Sunday, May 23, at 12 noon.
Building Connections with English Schools
Eight Prosser High School students left on a goodwill trip to Manchester, England, on May 7. They are building connections with English schools and working on leadership development with British students. Two freshmen, three sophomores, and three juniors went on the trip with Principal Ken Hunter and Teacher Gloria Oleksyk. They will return May 16. (Photo by Brad)
AMBER L. THOMAS, DAUGHTER OF FORMER CHICAGO ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCER, GRADUATES IN ATLANTA
Amber L. Thomas, 14, daughter of longtime Chicago West Side entertainment promoter and an owner of THE VOICE Newspapers, has graduated from Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Elementary School in Atlanta, Georgia. She will be attending St. Pius X Catholic High School in the fall.
Amber is recipient of numerous prestigious awards and honors, including the Duke University Certificate for Academically Talented Student; member of the O.L.A. Honor Roll; Karate Certificate of Excellence from Tucker, Georgia, Recreation Center; Girls Gymnastics Certificate; Girl Scouts Leadership Certificate; and Recognition of Excellence Certificate from Atlanta Language Center.
Despite her passion for the creative arts, Amber Thomas’ long-term goal is to attend Harvard, Princeton, or Yale to major in a technological field. She enjoys reading, photography, music, and puzzles. She is working on writing a novel and strives daily to be an inspiration and role model for other youth.
As a hardworking student and academic ace, Amber values her time at home with mother Arlene Ritter and father Bradley L. Thomas. Her motto is: The Greatest Challenge I will have in Life is Myself.
EDUCATION & JOBS ECLIPSE NATIONAL GUARD AS SOLUTIONS TO VIOLENCE AT REP. FORD’S TOWN MEETING
Representative La Shawn K. Ford (D-8) convened a spirited and often heated Town Meeting at Ronald McNair Academic Center in Austin May 10. The main topic of discussion was Rep. Ford’s proposal to deploy Illinois National Guard troops in Chicago neighborhoods hardest hit by the recent eruptions of violence and murders.
Despite Rep. Ford’s explanations that he was not necessarily suggesting that armed soldiers patrol the streets, the packed gymnasium was vocally opposed to the idea. Ford reminded participants that National Guard troops regularly assist with recovery operations at natural disasters, such as floods, and tornados and no one objects. He referred to Mayor Daley’s contention that the City’s budget problem is making it impossible to hire sufficient police to protect communities most at risk. “Perhaps guardsmen could work in police stations, freeing up officers to work the streets,” Ford suggested. “Or, maybe they could provide helicopter surveillance for police. I have never said army troops should patrol Chicago streets. It is just a suggestion to be considered, with the details to be worked out between the governor, the mayor, the police superintendent, and National Guard commander. I think we should discuss all options.”
Ford said something new must be done in view of the fact that Chicago’s 2010 murder rate already equals the number of combat troops killed this year in Afghanistan, an actual war situation.
Town Meeting participants turned their attention to the issues of ensuring that the state budget not be allowed to cut vital educational services for students in Chicago Public Schools, and how to create jobs to put people to work during the economic recession. Questions were raised about how the $6 million dollars left over from the failed Olympic bid will be put to use. Several people proposed that it be used to save threatened school programs.
GROVE OF QUAKING ASPEN TREES AT GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY HONOR MICHAEL SCOTT’S LEGACY
Friends of the Parks and friends of Michael Scott united to plant a grove of 25 quaking aspen trees on the grounds of the Garfield Park Conservatory that he loved so much and was responsible for restoring. The grove is on the western edge of the Conservatory grounds.
Michael Scott, who died last November, served as a Commissioner on the Chicago Park District Board and became its President. Under his leadership, the parks were decentralized, and neglected parks in minority communities were restored, revitalized, and expanded. He ensured that historic facilities and landscapes were preserved and expanded, such as Austin Town Hall and Columbus Park.
He paved the way for creation of the Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance and served as its President for four years. He spearheaded the restoration of the Conservatory, which has become a jewel of the West Side and a leader in environmental and civic affairs.
Erma Tranter, President of Friends of the Parks, proposed the honor for Michael Scott. She noted that everyone considers themselves to be Michael Scott’s best friends because of his personality.
Selection of quaking aspens seems ironically fitting as the type of tree to honor Michael Scott. Even on the stillest days when there is no breeze, leaves of aspens are in constant motion, whispering and shimmering in silver and green. This was the character of Michael Scott – in constant motion, working to keep people talking together.
METRO. WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT ENGINEER APEAKING TO BLOCK CLUB FEDERATION MAY 26
Edwin Vargas, Assistant Civil Engineer with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, will speak to the Block Club Federation on Wednesday, May 26, 6:30 PM, at Maternity BVM Church, 3647 West North Avenue. The public is invited to attend. According to Maggie Martinez, Federation Coordinator, Vargas will explain the workings of the Water Reclamation District, including the Deep Tunnel Project.
ABC BANK & LORETTO HOSPITAL ACCEPTING SHCOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Austin Bank of Chicago is currently accepting applications from high school seniors living in the Austin community and planning to attend college or an accredited vocational training program in the fall. Sam Scott, Chairman & CEO, announced, “ABC Bank will be awarding six $1,200 college scholarships to local high school students that are college or technical school bound. This is a continuation of a 20-year scholarship program sponsored by ABC Bank.” More than $100,000 in scholarship awards have been distributed since the program’s inception.
High school students in their senior year are eligible to submit applications if they reside west of Pulaski Road, east of Austin Boulevard, north of the Eisenhower Expressway, and south of North Avenue. Applicants must be graduating in May/June of 2010 and be accepted to a 2- or 4-year accredited university, college, or technical program.
One of the requirements upon which applicants will be judged is writing an essay entitled: “Why I should be awarded an ABC Bank Scholarship.” Local religious, political, and business leaders will judge the applications.
ABC Bank is again partnering with Loretto Hospital, with sponsorship by Renaissance Hospital Management, Inc. Loretto is offering $1,000 scholarships to four students. This is the fifth year that Loretto Hospital/RHM and ABC Bank have teamed in presenting scholarships. Together, they are making ten awards of a combined amount of $11,200.
Students interested in applying for scholarships should contact Angela Preston at ABC Bank, 5645 West Lake Street, at 773/854-2900, ext. 125. For information regarding the Loretto Hospital/RHM Scholarship Program (open to students of high schools in Austin), contact Camille Lilly, Vice President of External Affairs, at 773/854-5063.
Deadline for submitting applications for scholarships is Friday, May 28, 2010. Recipients will be notified by ABC Bank in early June. Scholarship winners will be honored at a public reception at ABC Bank’s main facility on June 16.
High school students in their senior year are eligible to submit applications if they reside west of Pulaski Road, east of Austin Boulevard, north of the Eisenhower Expressway, and south of North Avenue. Applicants must be graduating in May/June of 2010 and be accepted to a 2- or 4-year accredited university, college, or technical program.
One of the requirements upon which applicants will be judged is writing an essay entitled: “Why I should be awarded an ABC Bank Scholarship.” Local religious, political, and business leaders will judge the applications.
ABC Bank is again partnering with Loretto Hospital, with sponsorship by Renaissance Hospital Management, Inc. Loretto is offering $1,000 scholarships to four students. This is the fifth year that Loretto Hospital/RHM and ABC Bank have teamed in presenting scholarships. Together, they are making ten awards of a combined amount of $11,200.
Students interested in applying for scholarships should contact Angela Preston at ABC Bank, 5645 West Lake Street, at 773/854-2900, ext. 125. For information regarding the Loretto Hospital/RHM Scholarship Program (open to students of high schools in Austin), contact Camille Lilly, Vice President of External Affairs, at 773/854-5063.
Deadline for submitting applications for scholarships is Friday, May 28, 2010. Recipients will be notified by ABC Bank in early June. Scholarship winners will be honored at a public reception at ABC Bank’s main facility on June 16.
ABC BANK & LORETTO HOSPITAL ACCEPTING SHCOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Austin Bank of Chicago is currently accepting applications from high school seniors living in the Austin community and planning to attend college or an accredited vocational training program in the fall. Sam Scott, Chairman & CEO, announced, “ABC Bank will be awarding six $1,200 college scholarships to local high school students that are college or technical school bound. This is a continuation of a 20-year scholarship program sponsored by ABC Bank.” More than $100,000 in scholarship awards have been distributed since the program’s inception.
High school students in their senior year are eligible to submit applications if they reside west of Pulaski Road, east of Austin Boulevard, north of the Eisenhower Expressway, and south of North Avenue. Applicants must be graduating in May/June of 2010 and be accepted to a 2- or 4-year accredited university, college, or technical program.
One of the requirements upon which applicants will be judged is writing an essay entitled: “Why I should be awarded an ABC Bank Scholarship.” Local religious, political, and business leaders will judge the applications.
ABC Bank is again partnering with Loretto Hospital, with sponsorship by Renaissance Hospital Management, Inc. Loretto is offering $1,000 scholarships to four students. This is the fifth year that Loretto Hospital/RHM and ABC Bank have teamed in presenting scholarships. Together, they are making ten awards of a combined amount of $11,200.
Students interested in applying for scholarships should contact Angela Preston at ABC Bank, 5645 West Lake Street, at 773/854-2900, ext. 125. For information regarding the Loretto Hospital/RHM Scholarship Program (open to students of high schools in Austin), contact Camille Lilly, Vice President of External Affairs, at 773/854-5063.
Deadline for submitting applications for scholarships is Friday, May 28, 2010. Recipients will be notified by ABC Bank in early June. Scholarship winners will be honored at a public reception at ABC Bank’s main facility on June 16.
High school students in their senior year are eligible to submit applications if they reside west of Pulaski Road, east of Austin Boulevard, north of the Eisenhower Expressway, and south of North Avenue. Applicants must be graduating in May/June of 2010 and be accepted to a 2- or 4-year accredited university, college, or technical program.
One of the requirements upon which applicants will be judged is writing an essay entitled: “Why I should be awarded an ABC Bank Scholarship.” Local religious, political, and business leaders will judge the applications.
ABC Bank is again partnering with Loretto Hospital, with sponsorship by Renaissance Hospital Management, Inc. Loretto is offering $1,000 scholarships to four students. This is the fifth year that Loretto Hospital/RHM and ABC Bank have teamed in presenting scholarships. Together, they are making ten awards of a combined amount of $11,200.
Students interested in applying for scholarships should contact Angela Preston at ABC Bank, 5645 West Lake Street, at 773/854-2900, ext. 125. For information regarding the Loretto Hospital/RHM Scholarship Program (open to students of high schools in Austin), contact Camille Lilly, Vice President of External Affairs, at 773/854-5063.
Deadline for submitting applications for scholarships is Friday, May 28, 2010. Recipients will be notified by ABC Bank in early June. Scholarship winners will be honored at a public reception at ABC Bank’s main facility on June 16.
CORRECTION
In the May 12, 2010 editions of THE VOICE, we mistakenly referred to a West Side literacy program as The Learning Connection. The correct name is The Learning Center at 2153 South Millard Avenue in Chicago, and they may be contacted at 773/277-3111 or tlc2153@gmail.com. We apologize for this error.
VOICES OF WEST SIDERS
Thank you from a St. Angela Student
I really appreciate all that you’ve done for all of us at St. Angela. I am in the eighth grade and I will be attending Josephinum Academy next year. I would like to thank you for all your generosity. You have been a huge support during my time at St. Angela. You’ve helped me to succeed by just being there and supporting St. Angela. Words cannot explain how thankful I am to have your support.
Thank you,
Brittany Smith
Honor Mike Kelly & Remember the Contributions of Park Bank
The signs are now officially parked in the ground of our community. I hope that the beautiful landscaped red bring buildings now occupied by US Bank will serve as a strong reminder of the commitment and dedication to the community that Park National Bank had for many years. The bricks and mortar should remind US Bank of the solid vision and mission that community bankers have to improve the quality of life for everyone in the community they serve. That vision and mission must live on as they park in the community and assume the business that Park National Bank built.
I strongly urge the City of Chicago and the Village of Oak Park to officially name Austin Boulevard from North Avenue to Madison Street as Mike Kelly Parkway to recognize the extraordinary contributions made by Mr. Kelly to our community.
La Shawn K. Ford
State Representative
8th District
Thanks for your support
We were so excited to see our North Lawndale Diabetes Community Action Program Kick-off retreat prominently placed on the cover of the Mother’s Day issue of THE GARFIELD-LAWNDALE VOICE Newspaper.
Thanks SO much for your support of our program!!
Donna V. Werner
Block-By-Block North Lawndale
Diabetes Community Action Program
Sinai Urban Health Institute
California at 15th Street; NR6-139
773/257-1775
I really appreciate all that you’ve done for all of us at St. Angela. I am in the eighth grade and I will be attending Josephinum Academy next year. I would like to thank you for all your generosity. You have been a huge support during my time at St. Angela. You’ve helped me to succeed by just being there and supporting St. Angela. Words cannot explain how thankful I am to have your support.
Thank you,
Brittany Smith
Honor Mike Kelly & Remember the Contributions of Park Bank
The signs are now officially parked in the ground of our community. I hope that the beautiful landscaped red bring buildings now occupied by US Bank will serve as a strong reminder of the commitment and dedication to the community that Park National Bank had for many years. The bricks and mortar should remind US Bank of the solid vision and mission that community bankers have to improve the quality of life for everyone in the community they serve. That vision and mission must live on as they park in the community and assume the business that Park National Bank built.
I strongly urge the City of Chicago and the Village of Oak Park to officially name Austin Boulevard from North Avenue to Madison Street as Mike Kelly Parkway to recognize the extraordinary contributions made by Mr. Kelly to our community.
La Shawn K. Ford
State Representative
8th District
Thanks for your support
We were so excited to see our North Lawndale Diabetes Community Action Program Kick-off retreat prominently placed on the cover of the Mother’s Day issue of THE GARFIELD-LAWNDALE VOICE Newspaper.
Thanks SO much for your support of our program!!
Donna V. Werner
Block-By-Block North Lawndale
Diabetes Community Action Program
Sinai Urban Health Institute
California at 15th Street; NR6-139
773/257-1775
NATHAN D. KEHREIN, SON OF CIRCLE URBAN MINISTRIES DIRECTOR, DIES AT 31
Nathan D. Kehrein, son of Lonni and Glen Kehrein, died tragically at his Chicago home May 14. He was 31 years old. Kehrein is the son of the Executive Director of Circle Urban Ministries, a faith-based social service organization in Austin. He was born at St. Anne’s Hospital January 13, 1979, during the biggest snowstorm in Chicago history.
Kehrein grew up in Chicago and graduated from Lane Tech High School in 1997. During his years there, Nathan played football, starting on the varsity team for three years. He was elected a member of the 1996 All-City All Star Team and was named defensive player of the game.
After graduation, Nathan enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He was honorably discharged May 16, 2002. Nathan was a member of Rock Church and played basketball with Bo Delaney and the Wolf Pack at Circle Urban Ministries. Transformation Crusade Ministries of Rock Church and Men in Action of Zion, Illinois helped mold his manhood.
Kehrein enjoyed the outdoors, including fishing for Northern Pike in Canada and hunting deer with bow and arrow. He bred and raised pit bull terriers. He enjoyed a deep and close relationship with his brother Cy, nephew Sean David, and niece Jessie. He also enjoyed his time in his family’s cottage on the Illinois River in Peru, Illinois.
During his teen years, Nathan battled an undiagnosed mental illness that apparently developed into a deep depression. This pain and desperation finally led to his death.
Nathan is survived by his loving parents and brother; plus two sisters, TaraDawn (Ryan) Knull of Kenosha, Wisconsin, and Chelsey Angela (Sean) Powell of Kankakee, Illinois; his niece and nephew. He also leaves to mourn, his paternal grandmother, Lynda Kehrein; and maternal grandfather, Bert Bulkley; plus aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of friends from all walks of life.
Visitation is 5:00-8:00 PM, Friday, May 21, at Rock Church, 5626 West Washington Boulevard. Funeral service begins at 10:30 AM at Rock Church on Saturday, May 22, officiated by Rev. A. Lincoln Washington. Interment will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois.
Kehrein grew up in Chicago and graduated from Lane Tech High School in 1997. During his years there, Nathan played football, starting on the varsity team for three years. He was elected a member of the 1996 All-City All Star Team and was named defensive player of the game.
After graduation, Nathan enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He was honorably discharged May 16, 2002. Nathan was a member of Rock Church and played basketball with Bo Delaney and the Wolf Pack at Circle Urban Ministries. Transformation Crusade Ministries of Rock Church and Men in Action of Zion, Illinois helped mold his manhood.
Kehrein enjoyed the outdoors, including fishing for Northern Pike in Canada and hunting deer with bow and arrow. He bred and raised pit bull terriers. He enjoyed a deep and close relationship with his brother Cy, nephew Sean David, and niece Jessie. He also enjoyed his time in his family’s cottage on the Illinois River in Peru, Illinois.
During his teen years, Nathan battled an undiagnosed mental illness that apparently developed into a deep depression. This pain and desperation finally led to his death.
Nathan is survived by his loving parents and brother; plus two sisters, TaraDawn (Ryan) Knull of Kenosha, Wisconsin, and Chelsey Angela (Sean) Powell of Kankakee, Illinois; his niece and nephew. He also leaves to mourn, his paternal grandmother, Lynda Kehrein; and maternal grandfather, Bert Bulkley; plus aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of friends from all walks of life.
Visitation is 5:00-8:00 PM, Friday, May 21, at Rock Church, 5626 West Washington Boulevard. Funeral service begins at 10:30 AM at Rock Church on Saturday, May 22, officiated by Rev. A. Lincoln Washington. Interment will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois.
THE VOICE NEWSPAPERS HOSTING 25th & 5th ANNIVERSARY AWARDS LUNCHEON JUNE 29
THE VOICE Newspapers is celebrating 25 years of publishing THE AUSTIN VOICE and 5 years of THE GARFIELD-LAWNDALE VOICE, the largest circulation weekly community newspapers serving Chicago’s West Side neighborhoods. A gala Anniversary Luncheon with our readers enthusiastically invited to attend is being held Tuesday, June 29, at Saranecki Bros. Garden Manor Banquet Hall, 4722 West Armitage Avenue.
The luncheon also features an Awards Program honoring individuals, businesses, and organizations making outstanding contributions to building a stronger West Side community. VOICE readers are being asked to nominate candidates for consideration in seven categories:
• PUBLIC SERVICE – An elected or appointed official (past or present) who has provided extraordinary leadership on Chicago’s West Side
• EDUCATION – A person, school, or organization providing outstanding service in assisting citizens young or old to expand their intellectual abilities
• BUSINESS – A corporate citizen of Chicago’s West Side that has improved the quality of life for its customers and fellow citizens
• HEALTH CARE – A person or institution that has promoted a higher quality of life through wellness
• YOUTH MENTORING – A person or organization that has helped ensure a brighter future for all of us by assisting young people
• COMMUNITY SERVICE – An individual or organization that has made life better through selfless actions or outstanding contributions
• THE MICHAEL SCOTT SPIRIT OF THE WEST SIDE AWARD – Named for an outstanding West Sider who spent his entire life serving his community, this award recognizes an individual, business, or organization that exhibits the highest qualities of creativity, compassion, and leadership in assisting others and building a more livable community.
Nominations may be submitted for any category with a brief supporting statement at www.voice25awards.webs.com. Nomination forms can be found in THE VOICE Newspapers and may be filled out and faxed to 773/889-5168, or mailed to: VOICE 25 AWARDS NOMINATIONS
THE VOICE Newspapers
5236 West North Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60639
Tickets can be reserved for the June 29 Anniversary Awards Luncheon by logging onto www.voice25awards.webs. com; gmailing to: voice25awards@gmail. com; faxing to 773/889-5168; or by calling THE VOICE at 773/889-0880.
Tickets are $30 per person and $300 for a table of ten, with proceeds providing a fund for employing local youth at the newspapers.
The luncheon also features an Awards Program honoring individuals, businesses, and organizations making outstanding contributions to building a stronger West Side community. VOICE readers are being asked to nominate candidates for consideration in seven categories:
• PUBLIC SERVICE – An elected or appointed official (past or present) who has provided extraordinary leadership on Chicago’s West Side
• EDUCATION – A person, school, or organization providing outstanding service in assisting citizens young or old to expand their intellectual abilities
• BUSINESS – A corporate citizen of Chicago’s West Side that has improved the quality of life for its customers and fellow citizens
• HEALTH CARE – A person or institution that has promoted a higher quality of life through wellness
• YOUTH MENTORING – A person or organization that has helped ensure a brighter future for all of us by assisting young people
• COMMUNITY SERVICE – An individual or organization that has made life better through selfless actions or outstanding contributions
• THE MICHAEL SCOTT SPIRIT OF THE WEST SIDE AWARD – Named for an outstanding West Sider who spent his entire life serving his community, this award recognizes an individual, business, or organization that exhibits the highest qualities of creativity, compassion, and leadership in assisting others and building a more livable community.
Nominations may be submitted for any category with a brief supporting statement at www.voice25awards.webs.com. Nomination forms can be found in THE VOICE Newspapers and may be filled out and faxed to 773/889-5168, or mailed to: VOICE 25 AWARDS NOMINATIONS
THE VOICE Newspapers
5236 West North Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60639
Tickets can be reserved for the June 29 Anniversary Awards Luncheon by logging onto www.voice25awards.webs. com; gmailing to: voice25awards@gmail. com; faxing to 773/889-5168; or by calling THE VOICE at 773/889-0880.
Tickets are $30 per person and $300 for a table of ten, with proceeds providing a fund for employing local youth at the newspapers.
Westinghouse Alumni staging battle of the decades basketball tourney june 5&6
Westinghouse College Prep (WCP) Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) is hosting the First Annual “Battle of the Decades” Basketball Tournament on June 5-6, 2010 at the new Westinghouse College Prep Campus, 3223 W. Franklin Blvd. This fundraiser will help support the school’s educational and athletic programs and initiatives that have been deferred due to budget cuts. A “pregame” ceremony will take place in the gymnasium where former coaches Roy Condotti and Chris Head will be honored for their contributions to the history and legacy of Westinghouse.
Westinghouse College Prep will also honor former Westinghouse basketball legends during the “Battle of the Decades” tournament when their teams’ banners are raised to the rafters at the new Westinghouse College Prep Campus. Westinghouse alumni will play against fellow classmates from the 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s and the winner of the tournament will compete against the new WCP varsity basketball team!
plenty of free parking and security will be provided.
Entry fee is $200 per team (or $20 per player) with a ten player roster limit. Team Registration ends May 30, 2010.
Teams and players who are interested in participating in the 1st Annual “Battle of the Decades” Basketball Tournament, benefiting WCP educational and athletic initiatives are encouraged to log online at www.westinghouseptsa.com/events.html and submit completed registration forms along with the registration fee, which can be paid by credit or debit card.
Tickets are $10 per adult in advance and $15 at the door. Students pay $5. To purchase, please log on to www.westinghouseptsa.com/events.html or call 888-71TICKETS.
Alumni, students, community members and supporters are invited to attend. Enjoy a weekend of fun, camaraderie and competition! Persons and Businesses interested in contributing to Westinghouse College Prep educational and athletic programs and initiatives, can send their donations to: Westinghouse College Prep, c/o PTSA, 3223 W. Franklin Blvd, Chicago, IL 60624 or make donations online at www.westinghouseptsa.com/donations.html To be a sponsor of the tournament, please log on to www.westinghouseptsa.com/sponsorship.html. For further information, contact the Westinghouse College Prep PTSA at 773-534- 6400 ext. 18676 or by email at tournament@westinghouseptsa.com.
Westinghouse College Prep will also honor former Westinghouse basketball legends during the “Battle of the Decades” tournament when their teams’ banners are raised to the rafters at the new Westinghouse College Prep Campus. Westinghouse alumni will play against fellow classmates from the 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s and the winner of the tournament will compete against the new WCP varsity basketball team!
plenty of free parking and security will be provided.
Entry fee is $200 per team (or $20 per player) with a ten player roster limit. Team Registration ends May 30, 2010.
Teams and players who are interested in participating in the 1st Annual “Battle of the Decades” Basketball Tournament, benefiting WCP educational and athletic initiatives are encouraged to log online at www.westinghouseptsa.com/events.html and submit completed registration forms along with the registration fee, which can be paid by credit or debit card.
Tickets are $10 per adult in advance and $15 at the door. Students pay $5. To purchase, please log on to www.westinghouseptsa.com/events.html or call 888-71TICKETS.
Alumni, students, community members and supporters are invited to attend. Enjoy a weekend of fun, camaraderie and competition! Persons and Businesses interested in contributing to Westinghouse College Prep educational and athletic programs and initiatives, can send their donations to: Westinghouse College Prep, c/o PTSA, 3223 W. Franklin Blvd, Chicago, IL 60624 or make donations online at www.westinghouseptsa.com/donations.html To be a sponsor of the tournament, please log on to www.westinghouseptsa.com/sponsorship.html. For further information, contact the Westinghouse College Prep PTSA at 773-534- 6400 ext. 18676 or by email at tournament@westinghouseptsa.com.
HOME BURGLARY RING WORKING NORTH LATROBE AVENUE IN AUSTIN
A team of home burglars is apparently breaking into homes and apartments in the 1600 block of North Latrobe Avenue. The break-ins are occurring on weekday afternoons when residents are at work and children are in school.
In one case, the burglars gained entrance to the apartment building and kicked in the doors of apartments on the first floor. In another burglary, the offenders kicked in the back door of a house and gained entry. In both cases, the burglars ransacked the homes, apparently looking for money and jewelry.
Anyone with information regarding the identities and locations of the persons perpetrating these home burglaries should call Area 5 detectives at 312/746-8362 or THE VOICE Newspapers at 773/889-0880.
In one case, the burglars gained entrance to the apartment building and kicked in the doors of apartments on the first floor. In another burglary, the offenders kicked in the back door of a house and gained entry. In both cases, the burglars ransacked the homes, apparently looking for money and jewelry.
Anyone with information regarding the identities and locations of the persons perpetrating these home burglaries should call Area 5 detectives at 312/746-8362 or THE VOICE Newspapers at 773/889-0880.
COLUMBUS PARK FOOD PANTRY OPEN EVERY FRIDAY, 8-11 AM
Despite the auto accident that hospitalized Executive Director Marjorie Cobbs, the Columbus Park Food Pantry remains open at the Refectory, 5701 West Jackson Boulevard, every Friday morning, 8:00-11:00 AM. Anyone in need of help obtaining food – individuals and families – is eligible to register and obtain food. There is no registration fee, appointment process, and no proof of income or address required. All services are free. Clients are requested to bring a strong box capable of carrying 50-75 pounds of food. Persons interested in volunteering time at the Pantry may inquire during Friday business hours. Financial contributions are appreciated to defray expenses because there is no paid staff. Contributions may be sent to: The Columbus Park Food Pantry, Refectory Building, 5701 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60644. All contributions are tax-deductible.