<strong>Town</strong> <strong>News</strong>Mor<strong>to</strong>n West Art Student’s Work honored by Elmhurst CollegeCongratulations <strong>to</strong> 15 Mor<strong>to</strong>n West Visual Arts Students whosework was honored recently at <strong>the</strong> Annual High School ArtExhibition at Elmhurst College. Over 60 Mor<strong>to</strong>n West art studentssubmitted <strong>of</strong>ferings for <strong>the</strong> exhibition. In recognition <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>iroutstanding work, Mor<strong>to</strong>n West Seniors Cynthia Del Toro (pictured)and Sara Khalifeh were each awarded a $1000 scholarship <strong>to</strong> studyart at Elmhurst College.<strong>The</strong> 15 Mor<strong>to</strong>n West students honored by Elmhurst College are:Cynthia Del Toro, Pho<strong>to</strong> 1-2, $1000 ScholarshipSara Khalifeh, Painting, Special Award $1000 ScholarshipJimmy Alba, Drawing 1, Award <strong>of</strong> ExcellenceKa<strong>the</strong>rine Bernardo, Drawing, Award <strong>of</strong> DistinctionLourdes Cardenas, Basic Art, Award <strong>of</strong> DistinctionBiljana Erak, Drawing, Judges Choice AwardDiana Hernandez, Drawing 1, Judges Choice AwardJustin Karlov, Design, Award <strong>of</strong> HonorsYara Lechuga, Painting, Award <strong>of</strong> ExcellenceDominic Madera, Drawing 2, Award <strong>of</strong> DistinctionEduardo Marinez, Drawing 1, Judges Choice AwardIesha Milford, Painting, Award <strong>of</strong> ExcellencePablo Olvera, Pho<strong>to</strong> 3-4, Award <strong>of</strong> HonorsNicholas Thompson, Painting, Award <strong>of</strong> HonorsLaiah Zuniga, Drawing 2, Award <strong>of</strong> HonorsMor<strong>to</strong>n HS Class <strong>of</strong> 1948 Plans 60th Reunion FestivitiesPlans are currently underway for <strong>the</strong> 60th year reunion <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 1948 graduating class <strong>of</strong> Mor<strong>to</strong>n HighSchool. <strong>The</strong> reunion will be held at <strong>the</strong> Holiday inn Hotel and Conference Center in Willowbrook,with a general get-<strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r on September 12th, 2008 and reunion activities and reception dinneron September 13th. For more information, <strong>to</strong> get involved with <strong>the</strong> reunion planning committee,or <strong>to</strong> let us know you’ll be attending, please contact Jerry Janosik at JRJEJJ@att.net or by phone at574-259-4120.12
<strong>Town</strong> <strong>News</strong>Highlights from <strong>the</strong> Jan. 8 <strong>Town</strong> Board MeetingKlas Restaurant Owner Honored By <strong>Cicero</strong>’s150th Anniversary CommitteeKlas Restaurant owner Frank Saballus (center) was honoredby <strong>the</strong> <strong>Town</strong> President Larry Dominick, along with 150thAnniversary committee member Sam Marcolini (left), for hisparticipation in <strong>Cicero</strong>’s 150th Anniversary Celebration. OnJanuary 26th, Klas Restaurant will host a “Roaring 20s”party,harkening back <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> earliest days <strong>of</strong> Klas Restaurant,featuring music from <strong>the</strong> band “Rhythm on 22nd”. KlasRestaurant, opened in 1922 by Adolf Klas, is oldest Bohemianrestaurant in <strong>the</strong> country, still boasting all fo <strong>the</strong> originalinterior fixtures.MDWSSC Fire To Meet <strong>Cicero</strong> Fire Dept.Wheelchair Basketball BenefitJesse Segura (left) <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> MDWSSC Fire wheelchair basketballteam was on hand at <strong>the</strong> January 8th <strong>Town</strong> Board Meeting<strong>to</strong> invite all <strong>Cicero</strong> <strong>to</strong>wn <strong>of</strong>ficials and residents <strong>to</strong> join <strong>the</strong> Firefor <strong>the</strong>ir benefit game versus <strong>the</strong> <strong>Cicero</strong> Fire Department.<strong>The</strong> Fire and <strong>the</strong> <strong>Cicero</strong> Fire Dept. will face <strong>of</strong>f on February29th at <strong>Cicero</strong> Stadium. Tickets are $5 and all proceeds go <strong>to</strong>support <strong>the</strong> MDWSSC Sports programs for <strong>the</strong> disabled.13