Frankfort camp offers fun to kids with cancer
Originally published September 10, 2015 Camp Quality Illinois again provided a fun-filled experience for children with cancer. The program, which has been in operation since 1995, ran its 21st camp Aug. 2 to 8 at Camp Manitoqua, 8122 Sauk Trail,…
Thrift store captures spirit of helping
Originally published August 27, 2015 The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Chicago, a Catholic lay organization, has been helping people since 1857, according to its website. Its mission is to have people join together to grow spiritually by helping…
There’s Magic in baseball and bonding
Originally published August 16, 2015 Among the Orland Park youth baseball teams with fantastic young players and dedicated coaches is the Orland Park Magic 13U team, which recently won a tournament championship in Wisconsin. Their yearlong commitment paid off for…
Shady Oaks Camp offers summer experience to people with disabilities
Originally published July 19, 2015 Inspiration comes from unusual places. While visiting Kenwood Liquors in Homer Glen, I met an Orland Park mother and son raising money. Janet Douglas and her son, Kevin, explained the reason for their collection. Kevin…
A year-round troop tribute in Orland Park
Originally published July 5, 2015 Memorial Day, Veterans Day and the Fourth of July are occasions when we regularly ponder our freedom and honor our military and our veterans. Bill Gagne had a vision to honor them with a memorial…
Summer lessons for kids in safety, police work offered in Orland Park
Originally published June 21, 2015 The Orland Fire Protection District will offer its Kids Fire & Life Safety Camp, geared for boys and girls ages 8 to 12, from July 14 to 17. The district’s public education coordinator, Betsy Dine,…
Orland Park student pursues love of marine life in Hawaii
Originally published June 7, 2015 Follow your dreams, wherever they may take you — even Hawaii! When then-7-year-old Ashley Horvath visited Florida, she took part in a Dolphin Adventure. As any 7-year-old will attest, it was the coolest thing ever….
Orland Park police station offers safe spot to complete online transactions
Originally published May 24, 2015 Spring brings sunshine, flowers and, to many, the organizational bug. If you have recently cleaned out your closet, attic, garage or basement and have troves of treasures to sell, but don’t have the fortitude for…
The Inspiring Story Behind the Nick Kot Fundraiser
Originally published May 20, 2015 You may have seen posters advertising an event, fundraiser, or other non-profit affair; but do you ever stop to read or learn about the people involved? A poster hanging in the Orland Park Berkot’s store…
Art is more than just a piece of community puzzle
Originally published April 26, 2015 A community art project that was about seven months in the making has been unveiled at the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center in Palos Park. According to Lynne Terr, executive director of the gallery and…