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Frankfort • Mokena • New Lenox 

2015 

Holiday 

Guide 

Finding fun 

Find out what’s happening this holiday season, 

Pages 2, 17, 33 

Second Chance 

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Holiday Card Contest returns for second year, 

Page 11 

Manage the seasonal stress 

Tips on coping with the holiday madness, 

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The 2015 Lincoln-Way Holiday Calendar 

A chronological sampling of the Lincoln-Way area’s holiday events for the 2015 season, featuring New Lenox, Frankfort and Mokena 

Breakfast With Santa 

Registration deadline is on 

Wednesday, Nov. 25, for the Mokena 

Park District event at 9 a.m. 

Saturday, Dec. 5, at Aurelio’s 

Restaurant, 310 W. Lincoln Highway, 

Frankfort. The fee of $13 

for residents, or $16 for nonresidents, 

includes a plated breakfast 

with Santa, entertainment and a 

special gift. All attendees must 

be pre-registered through the Mokena 

Park District. Registration is 

not accepted at the restaurant. To 

register and for more information, 

call (708) 390-2401. 

Lincoln-Way East 

Madrigals Performance 

7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 

Frankfort Public Library, 21119 S. 

Pfeiffer Road, Frankfort. Get into 

the holiday spirit with the community 

at the library for a performance 

by East’s musical performance 

group. Light refreshments served 

by the Friends of the Frankfort 

Public Library District. For more 

information, call (815) 469-2423. 

Dinner With Santa 

Registration deadline is Monday, 

Nov. 30 for the event from 

6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 

Founders Community Center, 

140 Oak St., Frankfort. Celebrate 

the holidays by joining Santa and 

Frosty the Snowman for dinner. 

Each child will have an opportunity 

to visit with Santa and receive 

a goody bag. After children have 

given Santa their wish lists, families 

can enjoy some fun family entertainment. 

The dinner menu will 

include a slice of cheese pizza, 

cookie and a drink. The fee is $9 

for residents, or $12 for nonresidents. 

For more information, call 

(815) 469-9400. 

2015 FAWN Holiday Event 

5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 

30, Dancing Marlin, 20590 S. 

LaGrange Road, Frankfort. The 

Frankfort Area Women’s Network 

will host its 2015 holiday party, at 

Peter Sullivan, 2, of Frankfort, 

shares a laugh with Frosty the 

Snowman during this past year’s 

Lunch With Santa event at the 

Founders Community Center. 

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which women will enjoy an evening 

of networking. Tickets are 

$35, which will include entertainment 

provided by Peter Miletic, 

one drink ticket, and a variety of 

hot and cold appetizers. For more 


2015 ‘Jingle & Mingle’ 

Chamber Holiday Party 

Registration deadline is Tuesday, 

Dec. 1 for the holiday party 

from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 

The Atrium at Gatto’s Restaurant 

& Bar, 1938 E. Lincoln Highway, 

New Lenox. The New Lenox 

Chamber of Commerce’s party 

includes the 2015 Business of the 

Year announcement, networking, 

a 50/50 Merry Money Raffle, food 

and beverages. Tickets are $25 per 

person. For more information, call 

(815) 485-4241. 

Lincoln-Way 

Central Madrigals 

6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, 

New Lenox Public Library, 120 

Veterans Parkway, New Lenox. 

Get in the holiday spirit with a 

concert performed by the Lincoln- 

Way Central Madrigals. For more 

information, visit www.newlenox 

library.org. 

Gingerbread Challenge 

7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, New 

Lenox Public Library, 120 Veterans 

Parkway, New Lenox. Children are 

welcome to decorate some gingerbread 

houses with candies, frosting 

and other goodies. For more 

information, visit www.newlenoxlibrary.org. 

Tree Lighting Ceremony 

6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 

Downtown Frankfort, Kansas and 

Oak streets. Experience the magical 

tree lighting ceremony to kick 

off the holiday season in Frankfort, 

which will include hot chocolate 

and cookies and a visit from Santa 

Claus. For more information, call 

(815) 469-2177. 

Animal Clinic at New Lenox 

Pictures with Santa 

9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 

5 and Dec. 12, Animal Clinic at 

New Lenox, 1328 N. Cedar Road, 

New Lenox. Join staff members 

from the Animal Clinic at New 

Lenox, as they will welcome Santa 

again this year for pictures. There is 

a minimum $5 cash donation or an 

item from the TLC Wish List is required 

for pictures. All proceeds go 

to support the Tender Loving Care 

Animal Shelter in Homer Glen. For 

more information, call (815) 485- 

4477. 

Creative Christmas Crafts 

10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 

5, New Lenox Public Library, 120 

Veterans Parkway, New Lenox. 

Children ages 4-12 will create oneof-a-kind 

Christmas cards and gift 

tags using “upcycled” cards and 

craft supplies. For more information, 

visit www.newlenoxlibrary. 

org. 

Christkindl Weekend 

Noon-4 p.m. Dec. 5-6, Downtown 

Frankfort, Kansas and Oak 

Please see Calendar, 4 

Jessie Szafoni, 7, of Frankfort, 

runs down White Street with a 

cookie bag in during the Village 

of Frankfort’s annual Christkindl 

weekend held this past year. 

A horse-drawn carriage waits outside the Trolley Barn in downtown Frankfort during the annual Christkindl 

celebration.

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Stoney Point harkens back 

to Northwoods fishing trips 

Stoney Point Grill was 

opened by a couple of guys 

who love to fish, love the 

Northwoods and absolutely 

hated coming home from 

their fishing trips to the 

Northwoods. 

Opened in August 2005, 

Stoney Point Grill was built 

with the intention of harkening 

back to the fishing trips 

that so many South Siders 

take to Wisconsin and 

Minnesota every year, and 

to grab a little piece of the 

Northwoods and bring it 

home to the suburbs of Chicago. 

Customer can see Northwoods 

influences everywhere 

they look in Stoney 

Point Grill. The name itself, 

“Stoney Point,” is a fishing 

spot on Cass Lake in Minnesota. 

Diners can see it in 

things like the lake maps 

on the wall, the replicas 

of trophy muskie, walleye 

and other game fish scattered 

throughout the restaurant, 

and the Hamm’s Beer 

Scenearama sign (there was 

one just like it on the wall 

at Tom’s Resort on Cass 

Lake). Customers can see 

it in the menu, with items 

like the Sky Bleu Waters 

Burger, the Cass Lake Club, 

the lake perch fingers, the 

shore lunch walleye and the 

Muskie burger. 

Diners can see it in the 

huge martini list, with references 

to the many memories 

that are made on those annual 

excursions to the Northwoods. 

Customers can take a 

walk into the “Wall of Fame” 

room and find pictures of 

some big catches from the 

restaurant’s staff and guests. 

And anyone who thinks their 

photo belongs up on the 

wall can bring in 8.5-inchby-11-inch 

full color photos 

of their catches. If they 

are deemed worthy, Stoney 

Point will reward the accomplishment 

by putting a mug 

shot up on “The Wall.” Just 

keep in mind that the restaurant 

is about the Northwoods 

and game fish. A picture of 

a tuna you caught deep-sea 

fishing in Florida is not going 

to cut it. 

The kitchen at Stoney 

Point Grill is a scratch kitchen, 

with every item being 

prepared from scratch using 

only the freshest and highest 

quality ingredients. The 

staff of Stoney Point Grill 

Please see fishing, 45 

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Calendar 

From Page 2 

streets. Visit downtown 

Frankfort to participate 

in numerous holiday activities 

throughout the day. 

The 30th annual event is 

sponsored by the Frankfort 

Historic Business Association. 

For details and times 

of all activities, visit www. 

shophistoricfrankfort.com, 

and for more information, 

call (815) 469-2177. 

It’s Christmas, 

Cabaret Style! 

1-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 

Mokena Community Public 

Library, 11327 W. 195th St., 

Mokena. Kym Frankovelgia 

will sing favorite winter and 

holiday classics, big band 

favorites, standards and comedic 

selections, as well as 

take requests and invite attendees 

to sing along. For 

more information, call (708) 

479-9663. 

Representing Girl Scout Troop 705, members (left to right) 

Hannah White, Jennifer White and Caeley Doran decorate 

a tree with lights at this past year’s Christmas in the 

Commons in New Lenox. 

‘The Polar Express’ 

Story Time Train 

5-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 

The Sanctuary Golf Course, 

485 Marley Road, New 

Lenox. Attendees will board 

a trolley and travel through 

the golf course while listening 

to “The Polar Express” 

during the ride. Children 

will get to visit Santa and 

take pictures with him. After 

the visit, children will have 

an opportunity to do small 

crafts, while enjoying hot co- 

Please see calendar, 5 

Holiday parties start at Irish 

Pig/Connolly’s Catering 

Every holiday party needs New Lenox’s 

best kept secret: Irish Pig BBQ/Connolly’s 

Catering. 

Celebrating 15 years in New Lenox and 

two years at its 280 E. Lincoln Highway 

location, the Irish Pig BBQ has a varied 

menu for all budgets. Owner Kathy Connolly 

has been in business since 2000 and 

is dedicated to fulfilling both dining and 

catering needs. 

The homemade menu uses only the freshest 

ingredients and includes such favorites as 

homemade soup, ribs and sandwiches. There 

are many specials from which to choose, as 

some customer favorites include the Reuben 

sandwich and barbecue. 

Guests cannot miss the corned beef sandwich, 

with its mountain of corned beef, 

which is always piled high and paired with 

the popular, hand-cut garlic fries. Carryout 

options include family-to-go packs and food 

by the pound, and there is a full menu available 

in the dining room. 

The Irish Pig’s BYOB dining room is open 

from 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Tuesday through 

Thursday, and from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday 

and Saturday. 

For those in need of catering for holiday 

events, Connolly’s Catering, the sister company 

to the Irish Pig, do the cooking. The 

full-service menu holds the same exact standards 

one will find at the Irish Pig restaurant. 

The wide selection can be tailored to suit 

both taste and budget, and offers many options 

for a customized menu. There also is 

a barbecue special package and a Hawaiian 

luau package available for a unique and 

memorable holiday party. 

Submitted by Irish Pig, 280 E. Lincoln Highway, 

in New Lenox. For more information on 

Irish Pig, visit www.irishpigbbq.com or call (815) 

485-1744. For more information on Connolly’s 

Catering, visit www.connollyscatering.net or call 

(815) 478-3395. 

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New Lenox (Behind Mattina’s) 

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Calendar 

From Page 4 

coa and cookies. Each trolley 

ride takes roughly an hour. 

The fee is $13 per person. 


(815) 485-3584. 

Breakfast With Santa 

8 a.m.-noon, Sunday, 

Dec. 6, Lincoln-Way West 

High School, 21701 S. Gougar 

Road, New Lenox. The 

New Lenox Lions Club is 

hosting its annual holiday 

breakfast event, at which 

children will have pictures 

with Santa, play games, do 

raffles and more. Tickets are 

$5 for adults, $3 for children, 

and children younger than 

2 years old are free. All the 

proceeds will go to charity. 

For more information, contact 

Brian at (773) 726-8095. 

Christmas in the Commons 

1-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 

6, New Lenox Commons, 

1 Veterans Parkway, New 

Lenox. Celebrate the holiday 

season with the community 

and the Village of 

New Lenox. The event will 

include caroling from the 

area high schools and junior 

highs, as well as the St. 

Jude Ministry & Bell Choir. 

Participants can enjoy free 

hot chocolate, popcorn and 

cookies; participate in horsedrawn 

wagon rides and a 

reindeer display. There will 

be coloring and tree decorating 

contests before the finale 

of the event, which will be 

the lighting of the Christmas 

trees. For more information, 

call (815) 462-6400. 

Santa hands a candy cane to Allison Jurka at this past year’s Christmas in the Commons. 

Cookies with Mrs. Claus 

10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 19, New Lenox Public 

Library, 120 Veterans Parkway, 

New Lenox. Join Mrs. 

Claus and some North Pole 

elves for festive stories, a 

craft, cookies and elf games. 

Please bring a nonperishable 

food item to donate 

to the local food pantry. 

For more information, 

visit www.newlenox 

library.org. 

‘The Polar Express’ 

Pajama Movie Night 

6-8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 

Founders Community Center, 

140 Oak St., Frankfort. 

Participants can dress in pajamas 

and slippers, and enjoy 

an evening doing holiday 

games and crafts. There will 

also be a very special guest 

in attendance for photos. A 

bedtime snack of cookies, 

popcorn and hot chocolate 

will be served. The fee is $5 

per child. For more information, 

call (815) 469-9400. 

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306 W. Maple St. (Route 30) • New Lenox, IL 60451 

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Gaelic Park facilities can add bit of 

elegance to any special event 

Chicago Gaelic Park, located 

at 6119 W. 147th St., in Oak Forest, 

has the experience and facilities 

to host events from 50 to 500 

people with banquet rooms, which 

are among the most beautiful in the 

southwest suburbs. 

With three different banquet 

rooms that can be rented for a host 

of occasions, Gaelic Park is the 

perfect locale for bridal and baby 

showers, weddings, school proms, 

dinner dances, concerts and more. 

A variety of menus are available to 

suit different special occasions, and 

allow each event to be customized. 

For a large wedding reception or 

party, the grand Emerald Room is 

the perfect fit. Upon entering, elegance 

abounds, as collections of 

Irish Waterford Crystal and Belleek 

china adorn the lobby. This luxurious 

room features sparkling crystal 

chandeliers, two oak bars featuring 

hand-carved glass mirrors, an 

extra-large hardwood dance floor, 

elevated stage and state-of-the-art 

audio-visual system. 

The Tara Room, with direct access 

to the outdoor patio and waterfall 

area, is perfect for outdoor 

wedding ceremonies, cocktail parties 

or wedding receptions. The 

room features two beautiful oak 

bars with antique mirrors, two sets 

of washrooms, a hardwood dance 

floor, stage and an audio-visual and 

sound system. This room can hold 

up to 300 guests. 

Also outside is the volunteer 

garden, a beautifully landscaped 

grove that abounds with seasonal 

flowers and is a beautiful on site 

photo stop for weddings or other 

special occasions. 

The most intimate of the three 

banquet rooms is the Celtic Room, 

which can host parties up to 120 

guests. Its location on the second 

floor gives it privacy, while still 

offering all the amenities of a fullservice 

banquet facility. The Celtic 

Room, which is easily accessed by 

elevator, is an ideal spot for showers, 

corporate dinners, family reunions 

and smaller wedding parties. 

Another great feature of having a 

party at Gaelic Park is that guests 

can take advantage of The Carraig 

Irish pub. Guests who arrive early 

or those not ready to leave after the 

festivities can continue the party at 

The Carraig, which is not only convenient 

but has a wonderful atmosphere, 

as well. 

Gaelic Park staff is available daily 

from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. to help with planning 

or to answer any questions. 

Submitted by Chicago Gaelic Park, 

6119 147th St., in Oak Forest. For 

more information, visit www.chicago 

gaelicpark.org or call (708) 687-9323. 

Orland Park Crossing to 

host Santa Holly Trolley 

Santa’s trolley will roll into 

town from 1-3 p.m. Dec. 13 at the 

Holly Trolley event at Orland Park 

Crossing shopping center. 

Attendees can hop aboard the 

trolley and visit with the “naturally-bearded” 

Santa, who will listen 

to youngsters’ wishes. 

The Holly Trolley will be conveniently 

parked near Hair Cuttery 

at Orland Park Crossing and 

is a perfect setting for parents to 

capture the moment on their camera. 

Pre-register at www.shoporlandparkcrossing.com, 

or on the 

day of the event at the Kris Kringle 

Haus. 

Princess Elsa and snowman 

Olaf look-a-likes will also be at 

the Holly Trolley event, along 

with “make a snowman” crafts for 

youngsters. All events are free of 

charge. 

Plus, this years’ special feature 

includes fun, fabulous and educational 

books from Usborne Children’s 

Books that will be for sale. 

The Holly Trolley is sponsored 

by Orland Park Crossing shopping 

center as a way to welcome the 

community to the shopping center 

for a festive afternoon of free seasonal 

fun. 

Orland Park Crossing is an Edwards 

Realty Company property. 

This shopping center is home to 

more than 30 specialty and boutique 

shops and restaurants, including 

Charming Charlie, P.F. 

Chang’s, Granite City, White 

House/Black Market, Francesca’s, 

Soma, Chico’s, Ann Taylor, Talbots 

and The Dailey Method. 

Submitted by Orland Park Crossing, 

143rd Street and LaGrange Road in 

Orland Park. For more information, 

visit www.shoporlandparkcrossing. 

com or call (708) 923-6312. 

Celebrate the 

Holiday 

Season 

AT Chicago 

Gaelic Park 

Each tiny 

sparkle of light - 

Each ornament so bright 

When gathered 

together on one tree - 

Create a 

Christmas delight! 

Gaelic Park’s Annual Mingle & Jingle 

Christmas Party is perfect for businesses: 

Who want to celebrate the holidays 

in a fun and spirited atmosphere, 

are unable to host an in-office party, 

or are too small to rent a hall. 

Have more fun with more people as you join 

together with other offices in the area for one 

of these two big holiday celebrations! 

Everyone attending will enjoy a delicious 

buffet dinner, a four hour open bar and live DJ. 

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10TH AND THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17TH 2015 

6:30-10:30pm - $37.00 per person 

Call Gaelic Park and make reservations for yourself or the entire office! 

Reservations must be made as soon as possible. Payment in full due by December 1st. Adults Over 21 Only 

 

Thursday, Dec. 10th & 17 th 

6:30pm-10:30pm • 21+ only 

Tickets: $37 • Payment due by Dec. 1 st 

Saturday, December 12 th 

8:00pm • Doors open at 7:00pm 

Tickets: $25 • Call to reserve NOW 

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New Lenox gift store offers timeless treasures 

Angel’s Trumpet Gifts carries 

timeless treasures and fine giftware 

for every event. 

The shop specializes in unique 

gifts for all occasions, including 

birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, 

baptisms, confirmations, retirements 

and memorials. The store 

also sells Christmas-themed gifts, 

women’s fashion accessories and 

devotional keepsakes. 

The store is located in New 

Lenox, south of Route 30, right off 

of Cedar Road. Formerly known 

as Lawrence’s Gifts, and family 

owned since 1963, the store is 

owned by Ed Barkoski. 

Barkoski’s original store was 

located in downtown Joliet and 

earned a reputation for offering 

unique, high-quality gifts and providing 

great customer service with 

a personal touch. 

Barkoski recently announced 

that after more than 50 years in the 

gift business, he will be retiring 

and closing his New Lenox store. 

All giftware and collectibles, storewide, 

will be sold at 50 percent 

off. Many of the store’s items are 

only available in limited numbers, 

so customers should visit the store 

soon to ensure the best selection. 

Store fixtures are also for sale. 

“I am sad to be closing the store, 

but I am ready to move on to a new 

chapter in my life,” Barkoski said. 

“What I will really miss the most 

are my longtime loyal customers 

who come back to the store again 

and again to find things for their 

loved ones. They bought for themselves; 

then bought for their children; 

and now they are buying for 

their grandchildren. I have gained 

new customers and new friends 

with each new generation I serve.” 

The store’s New Lenox showroom 

has more than 1,500-squarefeet 

of display space, and features 

an inventory of more than 2,000 

pieces of merchandise. Barkoski 

is one of only a few dealers in the 

Chicago southwest suburbs offering 

a large line of fine porcelain 

figurines, including hard-to-find 

items from Lladro and Hummel. 

The store also has one of the 

largest selections of inspirational 

keepsakes and devotional items in 

Will County. This includes items 

for baptisms, communions and 

confirmations. 

Angel’s Trumpet also carries a 

special selection of women’s fashion 

accessories. Fashion items include 

leather purses, handbags, 

clutches, scarves and costume jewelry. 

All items are of the highest 

quality, stressed Barkoski, and include 

accessories from name-brand 

designers, such as Pashmina. 

“We have always been known 

for our large selection, fair prices 

and hospitality,” Barkoski said. “I 

think my longtime customers have 

really come to trust our high standards. 

We only sell merchandise 

that meets or exceeds a very high 

standard for quality. 

“I really will miss serving my 

customers.” 

The store will be open from 11 

a.m.-4 p.m. on Black Friday, Nov. 

27. The store is only open from 11 

a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. 

The store will be offering extended 

holiday hours later in December, 

and customers are encouraged to 

visit the store’s website for all the 

details. 

Submitted by Angel’s Trumpet Gifts, 

14423 W. Edison Drive, Unit F, in 

New Lenox. For more information, 

visit www.angelstrumpetgifts.com. 

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Angel’s Trumpet Gifts 

Unique Gifts for Every Occasion 

Retirement Sale - Everything 50% Off! 

Gifts for all occasions, including Birthdays, Anniversaries, 

Weddings, Baptisms, Confirmations, Retirements and 

Memorials. We also sell Christmas-Themed Gifts, 

Women’s Fashion Accessories and Devotional Keepsakes. 

OPEN 11am to 4pm - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday only. 

Extended holiday hours in late December. Check our website for more information. 

CLOSED Nov. 25 & 26. ALL STORE FIXTURES FOR SALE. 

Visit Us Online www.AngelsTrumpetGifts.com 

14423 W. Edison Drive, Unit F, New Lenox, IL 60451 

(Just off South Cedar Road, North of Laraway Road.) 

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Celebrate & Shop New Lenox 

set to return for its third year 

The Village of New Lenox is hosting its third 

annual Celebrate & Shop New Lenox. 

This promotion encourages residents to visit and 

support local businesses during the holiday’s busiest 

shopping time of the year. 

Beginning with Small Business Saturday, Nov. 

28, and continuing through Dec. 5 with the culmination 

of Christmas in the Commons, many local 

businesses are planning events, offering specials 

and decorating their businesses for the holidays. 

Area residents will not want to miss Christmas 

in the Commons. Held from 1-5 p.m. Dec. 5, families 

can participate in wagon rides, the coloring 

contest, listen to local musical groups sing carols, 

have the New Lenox Police Department issue children’s 

ID cards for those interested, and enjoy free 

hot cocoa, popcorn and cookies, while available. 

The New Lenox Public Library is hosting a Christmas 

Trivia Game with prizes awarded, as well 

as raffling a gift basket. Last but not least, Santa 

and Mrs. Claus will be visiting with children from 

1-4:30 p.m. with Comet and Cupid. The festivities 

end with the tree lighting at 5 p.m. 

As the time draws nearer to the start of the Celebrate 

& Shop Week, the names of all participating 

merchants and their special offers or events will be 

posted on the Village’s website, www.newlenox. 

net, and the Village of New Lenox’s Facebook 

page. Those who do not already “like” the Village 

on Facebook should do so. 

New Lenox’s shopping opportunities have 

grown over the years to allow community members 

to shop local. People can save on gas, wear 

and tear on their vehicles, and support local businesses 

with great deals. Whether one is in need of 

home cleaning or repairs before holiday company 

arrives, or one wants to find a present for that special 

someone, New Lenox’s local merchants offer 

many opportunities. 

For a complete listing of participating businesses 

and their special holiday offerings, visit www. 

newlenox.net. 

For more information, contact Nancy Dye, Economic 

Development Coordinator, at (815) 462- 

6416 or by email at ndye@newlenox.net. 

Submitted by the Village of New Lenox. 

Blue Heron Inn has it all 

The Blue Heron Inn, located on the 

east shore of Pine Lake in La Porte, Indiana, 

is dedicated to the tradition of 

making their guests’ vacation a pleasurable 

and relaxing experience. 

The inn features several accommodation 

options — from a basic nofrills 

guest room to a two-bedroom 

suite with a fireplace and whirlpool 

tub. All rooms, regardless of type, are 

decorated with elaborate crown molding, 

tasteful colors and fine linens. The 

refrigerator, coffee pots and video entertainment 

options make extended 

stays convenient and pleasant. Complimentary 

wireless Internet access 

also makes each guests’ stay easy and 

convenient. 

Guests are also able to enjoy the 

intimate and elegant atmosphere of T- 

Bones Pier 11. This classic steakhouse 

features steaks, chops and seafood, as 

well as a magnificent fine wine selection. 

Those who have a business function, 

celebration or rehearsal dinner can 

give their guests the best treatment by 

selecting from several entertainment 

options. The Le’Cabernet, which seats 

up to 50 people, offers the elegance 

for those special occasions. Pompeii’s 

Pub greets customers with a more casual 

setting, which is ideal for up to 20 

guests. Catering of food by T-Bones 

will wow guests and is available to fit 

many budgets. 

The Blue Heron Inn is open yearround. 

This charming turn-of-thecentury 

retreat offers something for 

everyone. Whether guests enjoy boating, 

visiting area orchards, golfing or 

simply relaxing, Blue Heron has it all. 

Customers should call today for one 

of the inn’s special packages or gift 

certificates, which make great Christmas 

gifts. 

Submitted by Blue Heron Inn, 110 Lakeside 

St. in La Porte, Indiana. For more 

information, call (800) 575-3880, or visit 

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Don’t forget about us this holiday season 

Southwest suburban newspapers bring 

back annual Holiday Card Contest 

Bill Jones, Managing Editor 

This past holiday season, 22nd Century Media 

Southwest launched its first Holiday Card Contest. 

And it was nice. We felt special — almost like 

part of your families but without, you know, having 

to hit the icy roads in the dead of winter, bring 

a cheap bottle of wine to complement a ham or be 

part of the inevitable political arguments that unfolded 

after Grandpa made a comment that rubbed 

someone’s college boyfriend the wrong way. Like 

we said, it was nice. 

So, we’re bringing it back for a second year in 

an effort to fill that void that entered our hearts 

when this past holiday season ended and we were 

simply left to work on newspapers, continuing 

our sheltered office existence, checking the mail 

longingly, but finding only board agendas to our 

names. Sigh. 

But you can help brighten our spirts once again 

with great joy, great mirth but most importantly 

great holiday cards, and maybe earn some recognition 

and/or prizes for your creativity in the 

process. It is as easy as adding us to your holiday 

mailing list. 

Do you send Christmas cards to your nearest 

and dearest family and friends? Do you make 

them from scratch? Or do you have a secret 

source for unique cards? 

Do you write a year-end letter to tell everyone 

how wonderful your entire family has been in the 

past year (everyone took a trip together to Italy; 

Dad got his dream car, solving his midlife crisis; 

and the children are, surprisingly, actually living 

up to expectations)? Or do you get over the fact 

that life didn’t go your way this calendar year by 

writing a mock version of those letters? (We hear 

humor deflects the pain.) 

Do you send out a holiday photo from some 

new exotic locale every December? Or do you get 

creative and organize some sort of ridiculous family 

portrait? 

Whatever it is, simply address your cards, photos 

and/or letters to the editor of your paper and 

mail them to 11516 W. 183rd St. Unit SW Office 

Condo 3, Orland Park, IL 60467. Make sure the 

items somewhere include a name and a phone 

number at which we can reach you, should you 

happen to win the contest. 

We will accept submissions through 5 p.m. 

Christmas Day (this year a Friday, every year 

Dec. 25). They must be received (not postmarked) 

by that day, so please make sure to give yourself 

enough time for holiday mail service. 

The entries will be evaluated by our editorial 

staff and judged in two categories — Best in Show 

and Funniest. We will pick one winner in each of 

the categories from across all seven of the towns 

covered by 22nd Century Media’s Southwest office: 

Orland Park, Tinley Park, Frankfort, Mokena, 

New Lenox, Lockport and Homer Glen. 

In addition to awarding prizes, we plan to publish 

images or transcripts of our winners in print, 

along with a few of our other favorites. 

We do have three 

important rules to follow. 

• We are only allowing 

one entry per household 

for this contest. 

• The entry must be from 

this holiday season. 

• Electronic entries are 

accepted (visit 22ndCenturyMedia.com 

for more 

information on how to contact 

your editor). 

Prizes will be announced 

in the Thursday, Dec. 3 

editions of 22nd Century 

Media’s seven southwest 

suburban newspapers. 

From Small Business Saturday, 

thru Christmas in the Commons, 

shop local during the busy 

holiday season. 

Special Discounts 

Customer Appreciation Events 

Festive Holiday Decorations 

& Much More! 

Visit our website for full details: 

www.newlenox.net 

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Salt Creek Ballet’s 

THE NUTCRACKER 

Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 1 and 5 p.m. 

Tickets: $23/$33/$43 

Children 16 & under: $23 

Ain’t Misbehavin’ 

presented by Porchlight Music Theatre 

January 30, 2016 at 8 p.m. 

Winner of the 2014 Joseph Jefferson Award for “Best Production – Revue” and one of Porchlight’s 

biggest hits ever returns with the original cast! Set in the jazz age, this tribute to Fats Waller’s 

music and the HarlemRenaissance is a rowdy, raunchy and humorous evening of fun. 

“A rousing triumph…pure joy,” Highly Recommended ~ Chicago Sun-Times 

A family classic with 

gorgeous costumes and sets! 

Pictures with Santa 

at 3 p.m. 

CenterTickets.net 

708.235.2222 

CenterTickets.net 708.235.2222 

GSU offers residents a 

cultural destination right 

in their own backyard 

Center for the Performing 

Arts is more than just a 

venue for live performing 

arts. Located on the campus 

of Governors State University, 

it is a vibrant cultural 

destination that encourages 

and supports art education, 

entertainment, community 

dialog and creative innovation 

for students and community 

members throughout 

Chicago’s Southland. 

Since opening in 1995, the 

center has grown into the 

premier gathering place in 

the region for quality, accessible 

and diverse entertainment, 

serving more than 

60,000 patrons annually. 

With a state-of-the art 

facility that seats 1,171 

patrons, free parking, a 

convenient location and affordable 

pricing, the center 

offers quality entertainment 

for all. Discounts are also 

available for seniors, students 

and groups. 

The Center offers national 

touring acts, showcases 

Chicago-based artists and 

cultivates the rising stars 

of tomorrow through its 

community and academic 

theater programs. Presentations 

on stage represent a 

variety of genres, including 

opera, family programs, 

theater, dance, comedy, 

rock/pop/blues/jazz concerts, 

educational experiences 

and more. Whatever 

one’s cultural tastes, the 

Center for Performing Arts 

can fulfill it. 

A visit to campus offers a 

complete entertainment experience 

that rivals city venues, 

with unique social and 

educational gatherings before 

and after performances. 

From pre-show wine tastings 

and receptions, to postshow 

talk-backs with artists 

and community leaders, at 

Center for Performing Arts 

guests will experience more 

than just a show. 

Students and community 

members are immersed in 

art when immediately stepping 

on campus. Artwork 

adorns the walls, thanks to 

the Visual Arts Gallery’s 

“Art on Campus” program, 

which showcases themed 

exhibits that explore social, 

political and educational 

topics. 

The Gallery’s “Ways of 

Making” series features professional 

artists and curators 

creating across various 

artistic mediums, including 

installation art, sculpture, 

painting, photography and 

more. The gallery is a welcoming 

gathering place offering 

free receptions and 

events that are open to the 

public. 

Step outside for a view of 

something new. Set within 

more than 100 acres of 

natural prairie landscape, 

the Nathan Manilow Sculpture 

Park is Illinois’ largest 

outdoor sculpture museum, 

showcasing 32 contemporary 

works in the midst of 

the prairie on the campus of 

Governors State University. 

With a focus on education, 

exhibition and conservation, 

the park is a haven 

for exploration, where wonder 

emerges around every 

corner, inspiring opportunities 

for interactive learning, 

mind-body fitness and appreciation 

of contemporary 

sculpture. 

Whether looking to make 

family memories around the 

holidays or take in the latest 

art or sculpture exhibit, 

Governors State University 

offers many affordable opportunities 

for entertainment 

and learning. 

For a list of upcoming 

events, including Salt Creek 

Ballet’s holiday favorite, 

“The Nutcracker” Dec. 5, 

and Grammy award-winning 

a cappella group Take 

6 Dec. 12, visit www.cen 

tertickets.net and www. 

govst.edu. 

Submitted by Governors 

State University, 1 University 

Parkway, in University Park. 

For more information, visit 

www.govst.edu or call (708) 

534-5000.



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Sunday, December 13 

1:00 to 3:00 pm Visit Santa on the Holley Trolley 

Come Build a Snowman! 

with Elsa and Olaf* 

*Costumed Character look-a-likes 

Free! 

Bring your Camera to capture the magic! 

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Bring this coupon to Granite City or The Brass Tap to receive an imprinted pint glass 

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Monday to Saturday 10 am to 8 pm 

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Holiday Market 

Friday, December 4 | 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. 

Saturday, December 5 | 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. 

Sunday, December 6 | 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. 

ALL EVENTS WILL TAKE PLACE AROUND THE 

OAK PARK AVENUE TRAIN STATION 

173rd Place & Oak Park Avenue 

Friday, December 4 

 

Community Sing-a-long | 5:30 p.m. 

Saturday, December 5 

 

Photos with Santa 

 

 

 

12:30 - 5:30 p.m. 

 

 

Sunday, December 6 

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or call 708-444-5678 

for entertainment schedule. 

in 

Holiday happenings returns 

to Tinley Park Dec. 4-6 

It will be a weekend full of nonstop holiday 

fun for the whole family when the Village 

of Tinley Park presents its Holiday Happenings 

event from Dec. 4-6 in Downtown 

Tinley. 

The magical weekend will begin with the 

Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. 

Friday, Dec. 4, at Zabrocki Plaza, 17375 S. 

Oak Park Ave. in Tinley Park. Participants 

can arrive early at 5:30 p.m. for a community 

sing-along to holiday music. 

Visitors will be able to shop for unique 

holiday designs and creations while enjoying 

live music by local groups and entertainers at 

the Holiday Market, which will run the entire 

weekend in a large, heated tent adjacent 

to the Oak Park Avenue train station. The 

market will be open from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 4; 

noon-6 p.m. Dec. 5; and noon-5 p.m. Dec. 6. 

Children also will be able to have fun making 

holiday crafts. 

Santa and Mrs. Claus officially will arrive 

immediately following the Tinley Toyland 

Parade, which is to step off at 11:45 a.m. Dec. 

5 from 175th Street and march north down 

Oak Park Avenue to South Street. Children 

are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy 

for Together We Cope, as the collection center 

will be located by the Holiday Market. 

Children will be able to join Santa for a 

visit and photos from noon-6 pm. Dec. 5 and 

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Metra train station, 6700 South St. in Tinley 

Park. Visitors are encouraged to bring nonperishable 

food items for the Tinley Park 

Food Pantry. Tickets for complimentary photos 

will be distributed until 4:30 p.m. Dec. 5 

and 3:30 p.m. Dec. 6. 

The Clauses will help close out the festivities 

during the annual Parade of Lights, 

which will step off at 5 p.m. from 177th 

Street and proceed north down Oak Park Avenue. 

Come out to see festive floats and vehicles 

gleaming with holiday lights and featuring 

local businesses, community groups 

and school bands displaying the spirt of the 

season. 

Other activities will include old-fashioned 

carriage rides from 12:30-5:30 p.m. Dec. 5 

and noon-5 p.m. Dec. 6; an ice-carving demonstration 

at 2 p.m. Dec. 5 in Zabrocki Plaza; 

a campfire from 4-6 p.m. Dec. 5 and 3-5 

p.m. Dec. 6; a carousel and other rides from 

12:30-5:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and noon-5 p.m. 

Dec. 6; and holiday activities throughout the 

weekend at Old Zion Church, 6727 W. 174th 

St. in Tinley Park. 

For more information, visit www.tinleyp 

ark.org. 

Submitted by the Village of Tinley Park. 

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Customers can find the perfect fit at 

the Moody Blues Jean Boutique 

This year’s holiday sales will be 

music to customer’s ears, as Moody 

Blues Jean Boutique is to offer sales 

on not only Black Friday but also 

Small Business Saturday. 

There is no need to fight traffic 

and long lines at the mall this year, 

as Moody Blues Jean Boutique is 

slated to open from 9 a.m.-noon 

for its early bird special. During 

the sale, when guests buy one pair 

of jeans at full price, a second pair 

will be available for 50 percent off, 

or from 9 a.m.-7 p.m., guests will 

receive 20 percent off the total purchase. 

Only one discount may apply per 

item. 

The sales do not stop there, as 

Moody Blues celebrates Small Business 

Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 

by offering 20 percent off the total 

purchase cost. Gift cards purchased 

for $100 will also come with a free 

$10 gift card. 

Moody Blues offers an endless array 

of jean brands, including Miss 

Me, Rock Revival and Silver Jeans, 

while also carrying many brands 

that are exclusive to smaller boutiques. 

Customers can find many 

unique gifts, as well, such as Blessing 

Bracelets, faux fur scarfs, fringe 

boots and scarfs. 

Moody Blues has trained sales 

associates to work one on one with 

customers to find the perfect fit. 

Aside from the wide variety of denim, 

Moody Blues carries dresses, 

jackets, boots and accessories. 

Submitted by Moody Blues Jean Boutique, 

1844 E. Lincoln Highway in New 

Lenox. For more information, call (815) 

462-4144 or visit www.moodyblues 

jeanboutique.com. 

Amato Hair Design 

to offer free haircuts 

for new guests 

The holidays are a quintessential 

time for spending time with 

family and friends, from parties 

and family gatherings to joining 

at the dinner table, which is why 

looking and feeling amazing is 

just one of the added delights to 

any joyous occasion. 

With a warm and inviting setting, 

Amato Hair Design prides 

itself on helping guests find that 

perfect look just in time for the 

holiday season. There is also no 

better time to pay a visit to the 

Mokena hair salon, as color and 

extension experts are standing by 

to give free haircuts. 

The free haircuts, with any 

adult color service, are available 

to all new guests. Along with free 

haircuts, Amato also is offering 

several holiday specials, including 

a 20 percent bonus on all gift 

certificates purchased through 

Christmas and Black Friday specials, 

which are available on the 

hair salon’s Facebook page. 

Amato also features several 

products and services for hair 

coloring, including Balayage, 

Sombre, babylights and ombré 

coloring. The hair salon also features 

six Redken certified colorists, 

and extensions that last four 

to five months, which are virtually 

impossible to detect and are 

100 percent human hair that will 

not damage or break. 

Submitted by Amato Hair Design, 

10080 191st St. in Mokena. 

For more information, call (708) 

995-5866, or visit www.amato 

hairdesign.net. 

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“Dancing Marlin offers cutting-edge menu.” 

–Steve Dolinsky, abc tv, Hungry Hound 

eat. drink. share. 

dancingmarlinrestaurant.com 815.464.6646 

20590 South LaGrange Road Frankfort IL 60423 

Tuesday - Thursday 4:30-10pm Friday 4:30-11pm 

Saturday 3-11pm Sunday 10am-2pm & 3-8pm 

Eat, drink and share 

at Dancing Marlin 

Dancing Marlin in Frankfort 

is proud to be the first 

south suburban Chicago restaurant 

to offer shared plates 

featuring fine American cuisine 

in an ultra-hip yet informal 

setting. 

Conveniently located 

minutes from Interstate 80, 

Dancing Marlin offers a 

seasonally evolving menu 

that highlights innovative, 

responsible and sustainable 

fare with a purpose. 

On the innovate, chefdriven 

Dancing Marlin 

menu, every item is made 

in-house from scratch using 

high-quality, fresh and locally-sourced 

ingredients. 

In addition to great food, 

Dancing Marlin’s sharing 

concept provides a lively 

and entertaining experience 

that is perfect for dining with 

friends and family. 

What are the rules for 

sharing? There are no rules. 

Guests begin by ordering 

a few dishes to share, and 

if still hungry, go ahead and 

try a few more. If a guest at 

the table is not the sharing 

type — and there is nothing 

wrong with that — some 

larger entrées are available. 

Guests can start the tasting 

adventure with house-made 

sliders, tacos or a flatbread, 

and then enjoy a DM signature 

dish such as Gnudi, The 

Fig and the Pig or the locally 

famous New York strip 

steak, served Tuscan style. 

Guests should not forget 

to taste the fresh seafood. 

Dancing Marlin features 

fresh fish sourced direct from 

Hawaii, Japan, British Columbia 

and other acclaimed 

international seafood locations. 

Dancing Marlin only 

uses Hawaiian fish that are 

caught using the traditional 

hook-and-line method to ensure 

minimal impact on the 

fragile environment. 

Guests also can try some 

of the acclaimed DM favorites, 

such as crab-stuffed 

peppers, scallops, wildcaught 

salmon and the daily 

“fresh off the hook” specials. 

Dancing Marlin knows 

when it comes to quality, 

details matter. The DM fullservice 

bar offers 18 carefully-selected 

wines served 

from a custom tap system, 

with perfect air and temperature 

control for every glass 

poured. Eight handcrafted 

cocktails also are offered on 

tap, many of which are seasonally 

inspired. 

The DM staff has a passion 

for food and drink, and 

guests are encouraged to ask 

for pairing suggestions. 

Dancing Marlin recognizes 

that dining is as much 

about the experience as it 

is the cuisine, and the atmosphere 

is as rousing as 

the food. Interior design 

elements are reclaimed or 

repurposed, and serve as a 

reflection of responsible and 

sustainable values. 

Guests also can take a 

seat at the chef’s communal 

table, also known as “The 

Kitchen Table,” where one 

can experience an exclusive, 

behind-the-scenes look at 

the high-energy DM open 

kitchen. “The Kitchen Table” 

atmosphere buzzes with 

excitement and creates a festive 

sharing environment for 

up to 16 people. 

Dancing Marlin is the perfect 

setting for private dining 

and group events, ranging 

from cozy family affairs for 

birthdays, anniversaries or 

showers to large corporate 

dinners and client cocktail 

parties. Customers can create 

a custom menu as unique 

as the party being planned. 

Dancing Marlin staffs each 

private party with dedicated 

servers to ensure guests have 

the best dining experience. 

When it comes to family 

and friend dining with a 

sharing twist, Dancing Marlin 

is the place to visit. 

Submitted by Dancing Marlin, 

20590 S. LaGrange Road, in 

Frankfort. For more information, 

visit www.dancingmarlin 

restaurant.com or call (815) 

464-6646.



The 2015 Orland-Tinley Holiday Calendar 

A chronological sampling of the holiday events for the 2015 season happening in Orland Park and Tinley Park 

Frosty’s Game of Hide-And-Seek 

Nov. 27-Dec. 23. Orland Park 

Public Library, 14921 S. Ravinia 

Ave., Orland Park. Scour the 

shelves in Youth Services to find 

Frosty and his button nose. Whoever 

finds him will be entered into 

a drawing for holiday prizes. Frosty 

changes his location every Monday 

morning. For more information, 

call (708) 428-5100 or visit www. 

orlandparklibrary.org. 

Christmas Shopping with Santa 

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 

28., Trinity Lutheran Church, 6850 

W. 159th St., Tinley Park. All are 

welcome to shop from more than 

50 vendors and crafters, take a picture 

with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and 

enjoy goodies from the concession 

stand. For more information contact 

Judy Green at (708) 772-3664 

or judysparkles@comcast.net. 

Madrigal Holiday Performance 

2-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, Tinley 

Park Public Library, 7851 Timber 

Drive, Tinley Park. Join the 

library for a special musical performance 

by the Lincoln-Way North 

High School Madrigals complete 

with splendid period costumes. 

Registration is required. For more 


Uplifting Christmas Music by Jason 

Gray 

7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, Calvary 

Church, 16100 S. 104th Ave., Orland 

Park. World Vision presents 

The Jason Gray Christmas Stories 

Tour with Jonny Diaz and Carrollton. 

VIP, general admission and 

group tickets are available at www. 

itickets.org or by calling (800) 

Please see events, 23 

Owen McGee (left) and Allison Gerk act out a scene with the Lincoln-Way North Madrigals. 22nd Century Media 

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Flirty on 30 Boutique 

wants area residents to celebrate 

their holidays in style. 

The store is all about 

thinking differently. It strives 

to provide customers with 

unique, beautifully-designed, 

quality clothes with a walletfriendly 

approach. 

Customers are encouraged 

to stop in now to enjoy the 

holiday specials. 

The store’s goal is to provide 

customers with affordable 

fashion, while making 

their visits to the store a fun, 

comfortable and enjoyable 

shopping experience. It has 

contemporary, stylish, trendy 

and fashion apparel for all 

women. 

The store’s clothing portfolio 

is extensive, and it is 

able to provide customers 

with a selection of fashion 

apparel to fit any need, 

for any event. Whether one 

needs something to wear to 

work, office party, a holiday 

party, a high school dance, 

getting together for a big 

game, a party at the house, 

a dinner date or just a night 

out with friends, Flirty on 30 

can help. 

The store offers friendly, 

personalized service, and it 

wants to earn the privilege of 

a long-term relationship with 

our customers. 

It offers special promotions 

and savings through its 

social media and mobile platform 

— Instagram, Facebook 

and a text VIP program that 

offers valuable promotions, 

specials and the newest selection 

of fashion merchandise. 

To sign up for the VIP Text 

program, customers should 

text a new message to 96000 

with the comment “Flirty.” 

And on Shop Small Business 

Saturday, Nov. 28, customers 

who buy one item at 

full price receive 30 percent 

off their second. In-store specials, 

gift card giveaways and 

events will also be conducted 

to pamper customers. 

The store’s new holiday 

hours are 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday; 

closed Monday; 10 a.m.- 

5 p.m. Tuesday and Friday; 

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday- 

Thursday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. 

The store is closed on 

Thanksgiving Day. It is open 

10 a.m.-2 p.m. Christmas Eve 

but closed on Christmas Day. 

It is open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. New 

Year’s Eve but closed on New 

Year’s Day. 

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Ida’s offers unique gifts for holiday shoppers 

Many people dread the holiday 

season because of all the extra 

work and stress involved in buying 

gifts. 

From trying to find a unique 

gift for that special someone who 

has everything to wasting time in 

traffic getting to the mall, holiday 

shopping can be daunting. 

But those looking for a solution 

to the holiday shopping nightmare 

can head to Ida’s Garden Paradise. 

Ida’s has a large variety of gift 

options for everyone on their customers’ 

holiday lists. With its calming 

atmosphere, shoppers can turn 

what is typically just another chore 

into a pleasurable experience. Relax, 

unwind and shop for everyone. 

For the ladies, Ida’s has a large 

selection of modern costume jewelry 

and quality lotions, as well 

as European soaps, handbags, 

scarves, photo frames and candles. 

New to Ida’s this year is clothing. 

There are a variety of ponchos, 

wraps and shawls. 

For men, Ida’s has many different 

Chicago sports-themed items. 

Pet-lovers will find a great selection 

of special pet novelties, 

including frames and signs, signifying 

the importance of pets, both 

for those here in the present and 

for those in heaven. Ida’s features 

items for several different breeds, 

including ornaments and pillows. 

For babies, Ida’s has expanded 

its assortment of its top-selling 

brand, Mud Pie, featuring adorable 

high-end baby items and accessories 

at an affordable price. For baby 

girls, Ida’s has adorable hair accessories 

and hats, as well as booties 

and bibs. For baby boys, there 

are football- and baseball-themed 

items, as well as dinosaur and puppy 

dogs. There is also a large selection 

of baby banks, blankets and 

picture frames. Another addition to 

the baby department is clothing. 

Customers can be sure they will 

find the perfect baby gift for their 

little special bundles of joy in the 

store. 

New to Ida’s this year are housewares. 

Ida’s has an assortment of 

unique items for the home, such as 

cheese boards, wine glasses, serving 

dishes and serving utensils. 

Customers can be sure they will 

find an item for themselves or a 

perfect gift for someone else. 

Ida’s has also expanded its assortment 

of picture frames. The 

store has frames for all occasions 

— weddings, babies, families and 

friends. 

Ida’s has a large assortment of 

holiday decor items, as well as 

a wide variety from Christmas/ 

New Year’s jewelry, ornaments, 

holiday-scented candles, picture 

frames and various baby items. 

Ida’s has a large selection of 

fresh-cut Christmas trees. Different 

varieties, such as Fraser, balsam 

and pine will be available. 

Ida’s has a page on Facebook. 

Customers can “like” it to see updates 

on promotions, events and 

coupons. 

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blocks west of Cedar Road on the 

north side of the road. Open daily. For 

holiday hours, call (708) 301-2500. 

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Serving up a little taste of the holidays 

Local chef shares his 

best holiday recipes 

of 2015 

Rebecca Susmarski, Contributing 

Editor 

Few things are capable of uniting 

holiday celebrations better 

than savory food, and no one understands 

that better than chefs 

themselves. 

Joe Wojcik, head chef at Frankfort’s 

White Street Café, decided 

to share some of his favorite holiday 

recipes that will be a centerpiece 

at any dinner table. Wojcik 

has been a chef for 29 years and 

gauged what many diners like to 

order during the holidays, with 

some of the more unconventional 

entreés being shrimp and lobster. 

He observed throughout his career 

that many dishes became holiday 

fare because they had been 

in-season historically. 

“Christmas is a time of eating 

ham, because that’s when the hogs 

were being slaughtered and the 

hams were being cured and dried,” 

Wojcik said. “Those are the things 

that were available to us back in the 

day, when we didn’t have refrigeration 

and worldwide economics.” 

Many families today revive 

recipes each holiday for more 

emotional reasons. Some of the 

dishes listed below come straight 

from Wojcik’s own holiday dinner 

table, where his family members 

feel “happy to be together” every 

holiday. 

“We all just like to remember the 

ones that we loved,” Wojcik said. 

“If our aunts made a special dish 

for us, we want to remember them 

on the holidays, after they’re gone. 

I think that’s why traditions last so 

long.” 

Butternut Bisque 

The head chef put an upscale 

spin on a classic holiday dish by 

taking seasonal butternut squash 

and transforming it into a creamy 

soup. 

“It’s seasoned with all your holiday 

spices — all your sweet, warm 

spices, like cinnamon and clove,” 

Wojcik said. 

Ingredients 

• 8 cups of peeled and cut butternut 

squash 

• 2 cups of diced onions 

• 1 cup of diced carrots 

• 1 cup of diced celery 

• 6 cups of chicken broth 

• 1 teaspoon of black pepper 

• 1 tablespoon of granulated garlic 

• 1 tablespoon of granulated onion 

• 1/2 teaspoon of ground clove 

• 1/2 teaspoon of allspice 

• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon 

• 1 teaspoon of yellow curry 

powder 

• 1/4 teaspoon of ground star anise 

• 2 chicken bouillon cubes 

Directions 

1. Roast vegetables at 400 degrees 

until tender. 

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2. Place in three-gallon 

pot and boil all ingredients 

together. 

3. Thicken slightly with 

cornstarch slurry. 

4. Puree the soup mixture 

coarsely and stir in 1/3 cup 

of butter and one quart of 

cream. 

Prime Rib/Rib-Eye 

Wojcik’s family started 

eating prime rib as a Christmas 

entree when his grandfather, 

Thomas, worked as 

a butcher and brought home 

the best cuts of meat. The 

Wojcik family still enjoys 

their prime rib cooked rare 

with a spicy horseradish 

cream condiment. 

“I have a big family, so it 

feeds a crowd,” Wojcik said. 

Wojcik provided CAPRI AD this 

recipe for a similar 2015 dish: a 

rib-eye steak with 4C the bone 

5.1117” x 5” 

attached. 

Ingredients 

• 1 14-pound, bone-in ribeye 

• 4 tablespoons of salt 

• 3 tablespoons of pepper 

• 2 tablespoons of granulated 

onion 

• 3 tablespoons of granulated 

garlic 

• 4 cups of water 

• 4 ounces of dried porcini 

mushrooms 

• 2 cups of minced carrots 

• 2 cups of minced onions 

• 4 cups of beef broth 

• 3 tablespoons of cornstarch 

Directions 

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 

Season rib-eye with 

salt and pepper, granulated 

onion and granulated garlic 

on all sides. 

2. Place in a roasting pan 

with four cups of water in 

the bottom of the roasting 

pan. Sear for 15 minutes at 

450 degrees, then turn the 

oven down to 350 degrees. 

3. Spread dried mushrooms, 

minced carrots and 

minced onions on the entire 

top of rib-eye. Add water to 

roasting pan as necessary, 

as it evaporates during the 

cooking process. Do not let 

the pan run out of water. 

4. Roast until the center 

of the meat reaches 135 degrees 

for rare, or 145 degrees 

for medium. Do not roast 

more than 145 degrees. 

5. Remove rib-eye from 

oven and let rest for at least 

30 minutes on the carving 

board. Cover the meat lightly 

with aluminum foil. 

6. Add four cups of beef 

broth to the pan drippings, 

and remove as much fat as 

possible. Season to taste. 

7. Bring broth and drippings 

to a slight boil and 

thicken lightly with some 

cornstarch. (Mix approximately 

3 tablespoons into 

about 1/4 of a cup of cold 

water). 

8. Slice into 1/4- or 1/2- 

inch slices. Serve with beef 

broth sauce. 

Kugelis 

(Lithuanian potato casserole) 

Wojcik shared his mom’s 

homemade recipe for this 

savory dish, because he 

learned to love it from her 

side of the family. 

Ingredients 

• 1 pound of bacon 

• 1 large sweet onion 

• 1 to 1 1/2 sticks of butter 

• 4 large eggs 

• 3 cans evaporated milk 

• 5 pounds of russet potatoes 

(Wojcik recommends 

buying the largest ones possible 

for easy grating). 

• Salt to taste 

• Pepper to taste 

Directions 

1. Fry the bacon until crisp 

and drain on a paper towel. 

Do not save the bacon drippings. 

2. Sauté the onion in the 

sticks of butter until onion 

is translucent. Do not fry the 

bacon and onion together; it 

will turn the onion too dark. 

3. Place eggs in a large 

bowl and slightly whip. Add 

the two cans of evaporated 

milk and mix. (After grating 

all potatoes, you should need 

the third can of milk or some 

portion of the can. Potatoes 

should be covered slightly 

with milk and egg mixture). 

4. Peel potatoes and place 

in cold water. Grate into a 

bowl filled with cold water. 

When bowl is full of grated 

potatoes, squeeze a couple of 

handfuls in a piece of cloth, 

such as a clean undershirt. 

5. Squeeze the liquid 

from the potatoes into an 

empty bowl, then place the 

squeezed potatoes in milk 

and egg mixture. 

6. After all potatoes are 

grated and squeezed, discard 

the water in the bowl you 

used to squeeze out the potatoes 

and add the starch in the 

bottom of the bowl to potato, 

egg and milk mixture. 

7. Add the bacon and onions, 

along with the butter, 

salt and pepper. 

8. Bake in a 9-inch-by-12- 

inch baking dish at 350 degrees 

for roughly 1 hour and 

No time to cook? 

Chef Joe Wojcik 

plans to bring holidayinspired 

sandwiches to 

White Street Café this 

winter, including a turkey 

homage to “day after 

Thanksgiving” leftovers. 

15 minutes. Bake until the 

top is golden brown. 

NOTE: Roughly 3/4 

through the baking process, 

Wojcik usually covers the 

pan with tinfoil, so the top 

does not brown too much. 

To test if the kugelis is done 

cooking, taste a little corner, 

and if there is no more raw 

potato taste, it is done. 

For a menu or more information, 

call (815) 277-2790, 

or visit www.whitestreet 

cafe.com. 

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for safety and avoiding fire 

traps. Lint is the villain — 

lint that has been allowed to 

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dryers occur annually. These 

fires account for an average 

of 20 deaths, 370 injuries 

and more than $88 million in 

property damage. “Failure to 

clean the dryer vent” was the 

leading factor cited in the U.S. 

according to the Fire Administration 

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Dryer Vent Wizard, opened 

his New Lenox-based business 

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about these kinds of dangers. 

“It is something very few 

people know about or think 

about,” said Enzenberger, 

whose company specializes 

in dryer vent cleaning, repair, 

alteration and installation. 

“It is the leading cause 

of dryer fires.” 

Lint accumulation also 

can cause dryers to stop 

working or to work inefficiently. 

A dryer vent clogged 

with lint can add as much as 

$18 to $24 per month to energy 

costs. 

“Improper venting causes 

problems, as well,” he said. 

“The dryer exhaust duct and 

connections should be made 

of rigid metal or semi-rigid 

metal and secured with metal 

heat-resistant tape rather 

than duct tape. I often find 

plastic or foil accordion-type 

material, which can easily 

trap lint and is more susceptible 

to kinks and crushing.” 

Warning signs include: 

clothes are taking more than 

one cycle to dry, especially 

jeans and towels; no lint 

visible on lint screen; dryer 

repeatedly stops during a 

cycle; clothes have moldy 

smell after dry cycle; clothes 

are very hot after a dry cycle; 

the top of the dryer is 

hot to the touch while running; 

there’s excess lint left 

in clothing. 

“This has been a consumer 

education process, but it’s 

hard to get the word out,” 

Enzenberger said. “Most 

don’t call until they have a 

serious problem with their 

dryer.” 

He suggests people treat 

clothes dryers as a household 

item in need of regular maintenance. 

Consumers can protect 

dryer performance and 

promote safety by cleaning 

the lint screen between each 

use, ensuring the connection 

between the dryer and wall 

is made of compliant material 

and remains un-kinked, 

and having the dryer exhaust 

duct cleaned regularly. 

Dryer manufacturers recommend 

inspection and cleaning 

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events 

From Page 17 

965-9324. 

Breakfast with Santa 

9 a.m.-noon Saturday, 

Dec. 5, Faith United Methodist 

Church, 151st Street 

and 80th Avenue, Orland 

Park. All are welcome to 

a free magical morning of 

crafts, singing, puppets, 

horse drawn carriage rides 

and a visit with Santa. A 

pancake breakfast will be 

available for a small fee. For 

more information, call the 

church office at (708) 444- 

8560. 

Christmas Puppet Show 

11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 

Orland Park Public Library, 

14921 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland 

Park. Melikin Puppets 

presents “The Night Before 

Christmas” and “The 

Shoemaker and the Elves.” 

All children and their families 

are welcome to attend 

the show. No registration 

is necessary, but space is 

limited. For more information, 

call (708) 428-5100 

or visit www.orlandparkli 

brary.org. 

Personalizing Christmas 

Wreaths 

12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday, 

Dec. 5, Tony Bettenhausen 

Recreation Center, 8125 W. 

171st St., Tinley Park. Children 

ages 3-12 can enjoy designing 

their very own holiday 

wreaths, for their homes 

or bedrooms. The park district 

is to provide the tinsel, 

lights, ornaments and more. 

Some of the ornaments will 

be designed by participants. 

When the masterpieces are 

complete, each child will 

take home a special wreath. 


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www.tinleypark 

district.org. 

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Jack Gibbons Gardens prides itself 

on traditions, not passing trends 

Jack Gibbons Gardens 

does not follow trends. 

Diners are not going to 

witness Happy Hours or 

Margarita Mondays at Jack 

Gibbons. 

That is because Jack Gibbons 

focuses on what really 

matters: great food and 

even better company. 

The restaurant reportedly 

has customers who say they 

have not been there for 25- 

30 years but come back and 

it is just the way they remember 

it. 

Jack Gibbons Gardens — 

or Gibbons, as the regulars 

call it — opened in 1922 as 

a speakeasy, and although 

times have changed drastically 

since then, the restaurant 

itself has not. From 

the red leather booths to the 

wood-paneled walls, Jack 

Gibbons is truly timeless. 

In a time where chain 

restaurants are on every 

corner, Gibbons has become 

even more special 

and unique. From the second 

a diner sits and is instantly 

delivered delicious 

warm bread, three-bean 

salad and coleslaw before 

even a glance at the menu, 

it is easy to know one is 

about to have one of the 

best meals of his or her 

life. From surf and turf to 

fried chicken, Gibbons has 

something to satisfy any 

craving. 

Gibbons has been described 

as a “generational 

place” that sees everyone 

from grandfathers and fathers 

to their grandchildren 

who dine there. 

A secret to that success 

is that the restaurant’s staff 

does not experience the 

type of turnover seen in 

some chain restaurants. Its 

employees have worked 

there for years, striving for 

a “Cheers” vibe with which 

the bartender knows the 

customers, their friends and 

what they are having every 

time they come through the 

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Gardens, 14700 Oak Park Ave. 

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Smith Crossing resident-volunteer offers tips for holiday gift giving 

Smith Crossing resident Marie Haar, 71, 

oversees 28 resident-volunteers who run 

Emilie’s Store, a cozy nook at the continuing 

care retirement community located in Orland 

Park. 

The store operates from 10 a.m.-noon 

on weekdays, mostly as a convenience for 

residents. It sells household soaps and paper 

products, personal products and snacks, as 

well as greeting cards and costume jewelry. 

“Of course, volunteering here also gives 

residents something fun to do and provides 

a great way to socialize,” said Haar, who has 

served as the community’s resident council 

store ambassador since January 2014. 

While Smith Crossing residents, staff 

members and occasional visitors frequent 

the store mostly to buy snacks and convenience 

items, some purchase greeting cards 

and jewelry as gifts. 

“One of our hottest selling items is a magnetic 

jewelry clasp for modifying normally 

hard-to-fasten necklaces,” Haar said. 

Following Thanksgiving, one of Haar’s 

favorite duties will be to decorate Emilie’s 

Store for the holidays. Now retired from a 

career in which she transitioned from high 

school math teacher to information technology 

specialist, Haar exhibits a special knack 

for designing store displays. In addition to 

overseeing Emile’s Store — which raises 

money to help ensure Smith Crossing residents 

who have lived beyond their means 

continue to live there m — she also volunteers 

at The Village Door, an antique and 

consignment shop in Homewood. 

That store raises money for The Cancer 

Support Center, which supplies free wigs to 

cancer patients. 

“By buying items at stores that raise money 

for good causes, your money does double 

duty,” Haar said. “You still get the items you 

need, or ones that will make nice presents. 

And you help others.” 

Haar also offers some valuable tips for 

family members wanting to buy presents for 

older adults. 

“Most seniors are trying to downsize, so 

the last thing they want is more ‘stuff,’” she 

said. 

Gift buyers should consider consumables, 

such as coffees, teas, spices or candy treats, 

she said. For Haar, who enjoys baking, this 

would include boxes of scones mix. For 

those who love to decorate, she said consider 

fragrances for their homes, or consider fine 

soaps and candles. 

She also suggested giving gift certificates 

from local restaurants, theaters, symphonies, 

movie theaters, craft stores or office supply 

stores. 

She also advised to consider making taxdeductible 

donations in someone’s name to 

the person’s favorite charity. 

“The most important thing to remember is 

the thought is what counts,” she said. “For 

most seniors, a gift that can be used up is 

better than knickknacks that will only gather 

dust.” 

Smith Crossing is one of only 13 CCRCs 

in Illinois awarded a five-year accreditation 

for “exemplary conformance” to international 

standards set by CARF-CCAC, the industry’s 

sole accrediting body. 

Sponsored by Smith Senior Living, a nonprofit 

organization serving older adults since 

1924, it provides spacious residences and engaging 

programs for independent living, as 

well as assisted living, memory support and 

skilled nursing care. 

It also provides short-term rehabilitation 

services for residents and others requiring 

assistance after surgery or a medical incident. 

Submitted by Smith Crossing, 10501 Emilie 

Lane, in Orland Park. For more information, 

visit www.smithcrossing.org, or call (708) 326- 

2300. 

I live in a world of good friends. 

Whoever said life begins at 40 must have missed the mark. At 

Smith Crossing, you have the opportunity to pick up the pastimes 

you left behind, reinvigorate lifelong relationships and start up 

new ones —to begin your life anew. The community’s many 

enriching activities and classes create the ideal conditions for 

fostering a rich and vital social life, while the maintenance-free 

lifestyle ensures you’ll have plenty of time to devote to one of life’s 

greatest pleasures: good friends. And as a resident, you’ll also 

enjoy frequent outings to the many theaters, museums, and events 

available in Orland Park and surrounding areas. 

Learn more by calling (708) 505-2925 or visiting SmithCrossing.org. 

Step into a World of Possibilities. 

10501 Emilie Lane 

Orland Park, IL 60467 

(708) 505-2925 

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EVENTS 

From Page 23 

Creating Tasty Christmas 

Treats 

6:30-7:15 p.m. Sunday, 

Dec. 6, Tinley Park Public 

Library, 7851 Timber Drive, 

Tinley Park. Children ages 

4 through kindergarten can 

explore a new theme each 

month with games, crafts 

and activities, all on their 

own. This month, the theme 

is “Gingerbread Fun.” For 

more information, contact 

Youth Services at (708) 532- 

0160. 

Bring a Treat, Take a Treat 

12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, 


Recreation Center, 8125 

W. 171st St., Tinley Park. 

Seniors ages 55 and older 

are welcome to bring their 

favorite holiday desserts to 

share with others. Participants 

can taste everyone’s 

treats. Sign up by Dec. 1. 

Jade Hamilton (left), of Orland Park, and Alyssa Isenhart, of Midlothian, roll dough to make 

cookies during the “Holiday Cookies” program in 2014 at The Bridge Teen Center. Photo 

submitted 


info@tinleyparkdistrict. 

org or visit www.tinleyparkdistrict.org. 

Holly Jolly Songs, Stories 

1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8 

or Wednesday, Dec. 9, Orland 

Park Public Library, 

14921 Ravinia Ave., Orland 

Park. Children of all ages 

and their parents/adult caregivers 

are welcome to celebrate 

the holiday season with 

stories, songs and a special 

visitor from the North Pole. 

No registration is necessary, 

but space is limited. For 


428-5100 or visit www.orlandparklibrary.org. 

Cookies fit for Santa 

4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 

8, The Bridge Teen Center, 

15555 S. 71st Court, Orland 

Park. Participants can learn 

some new recipes to pass 

on as a holiday tradition. 

Bake all types of cookies, 

like chocolate chip, snowball 

cookies and decorate 

sugar cookies. Try them all 

and pick your favorite to 

share. For more information, 

call (708) 532-0500 or visit 

www.thebridgeteencenter. 

org. 

Christmas told by the Stars 

7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 

Orland Park Public Library, 

14921 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland 

Park. Michelle Nichols 

from the Adler Planetarium 

will cover fascinating celestial 

connections to the holidays 

from several cultures 

and traditions, including 

astronomical suggestions 

for the Star of Bethlehem, 

solstice observations at 

Stonehenge, Inca solar celebrations 

and more. For 


428-5100 or visit www.or 

landparklibrary.org. 

Decorate a Holiday 

Greeting Card 

4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, 

Dec. 9, The Bridge 

Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st 

Court, Orland Park. Revamp 

the lost art of sending letters 

through snail mail or personally 

delivering a hand-made 

letter. Give something very 

special this holiday season 

with a personalized holiday 

card. The center will provide 

cardstock, ribbon, pens, 

markers and plenty of craft 

items to make a one-of-akind 

card. For more information, 

call (708) 532-0500 

or visit www.thebridgeteen 

center.org. 

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Mobile Concepts getting ready to 

customize vehicles for the holidays 

Mobile Concepts is an 

aftermarket retail shop that 

can customize one’s vehicle, 

motorcycle or boat. 

It offers a wide variety 

of the most current and top 

brand names of alarms, remote 

starts and stereo systems. 

It can personalize any vehicle 

and give it a modern 

look on any budget. For instance, 

tinting the windows, 

adding a new stereo or accent 

lighting is just one of 

the many ways to upgrade 

one’s personal investment. 

Mobile Concepts is a family-owned 

business that has 

been in the Chicago area for 

26 years and counting. Plus, 

it just added its newest location 

in Mokena. 

One of our best sellers during 

the holiday season is the 

remote start, and there are 

so many different ones from 

which to choose. One can 

surprise that picky person 

that has “everything” with 

something unique by having 

it installed before Christmas 

or giving a gift certificate. 

Those looking for expert 

installations can stop in at 

one of Mobile Concepts’ 

three locations. Just remember 

its company motto is 

“Old school (work ethic/ 

friendly customer service) 

New school (serving up the 

latest in vehicle technology).” 

Mobile Concepts is open 

from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday- 

Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday 

and closed Sunday. 

Submitted by Mobile Concepts, 

which has locations at 19820 

Wolf Road, 14344 S. LaGrange 

Road and 1254 E. Sibley Blvd. 


www.mobileconceptschicago. 

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Beggars offers best pizzas around 

At Beggars Pizza, they “lay it on thick” 

when it comes to food, especially their famous 

pizzas. 

Beggars is best known for its thin-crust 

pizza, but a close second is their gourmet 

deep dish. 

When eating at Beggars, customers know 

that they will receive a quality pizza with 

loads of quality ingredients. Beggars expects 

its customers to come hungry, leave full and 

still have leftovers for the next day. 

The regular menu consists of thin-crust, 

deep-dish and stuffed pizzas, appetizers, 

salads, soups, entrees, sandwiches, pastas, 

burgers, dessert and more. With such a wide 

variety of choices, there is something for everyone. 

Beggars Pizza’s catering menu also includes 

salads, bread, appetizers, beef, chicken, 

pasta and vegetables. The restaurant has 

even put together party packages to help take 

the guess work out of putting a catering order 

together. The minimum to order a party 

package is 10 people, offering an affordable 

option to cater any event — large or small. 

All family packages come with bread and 

salad, and can be customized by adding optional 

side dishes. 

Please see the catering menu for more details. 

At the Mokena, Orland and New Lenox 

locations, Beggars Pizza has takeout, delivery, 

dine in, bar and catering available. The 

Orland and New Lenox locations also have 

private rooms available. Get family, friends, 

teammates or coworkers together for any 

occasion, and leave the cleanup to Beggars 

Pizza. 

Beggars Pizza now has 22 locations, with 

each one being slightly different and offering 

a variety of services. With so much variety in 

both the menu and services, there are plenty 

of options to please everyone. 

Submitted by Beggars Pizza. For more information 

or to find a close Beggars Pizza location, 

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Frankfort Spirits celebrates 

its first year in business, 

looks to debut new products 

Already feeling haunted 

by the Ghost of Christmas 

Past and the cost of Christmas 

future? 

Well area residents should 

silence those “Bah! Humbugs!” 

and instead “raise 

your spirits” this holiday 

season with friends at Frankfort 

Spirits, which recently 

celebrated its first-year anniversary. 

“It’s been a very successful 

first year, and the support 

of the local community and 

area businesses has been 

great,” said Frankfort Spirits 

spokesman Jack King. 

Hundreds of guests 

turned out for the recent anniversary 

party, which featured 

the world premiere of 

the distillery’s newest spirit, 

Emil Stimple Double 

Barrel Bourbon. 

“With this bourbon, 

it’s aged eight years, 

then aged again in a smaller 

barrel,” King said. 

This process intensifies 

the flavor and makes it bolder 

while giving the bourbon 

a richer color. 

This new release 

joins Emil Stimple Barrel 

Strength Bourbon, Emil Stimple 

Straight Bourbon 

Whiskey and Verdict Vodka 

as the distillery’s offerings. 

Verdict Vodka — named 

because the distillery site 

once served as a Will County 

satellite court — is made 

from Illinois corn and is part 

of Frankfort Spirits’ commitment 

to using locallysourced 

ingredients. 

Verdict Vodka is distilled 

seven times and triple filtered, 

using a proprietary 

blend of charcoal. 

“It’s a wonderfully 

smooth, clear spirit,” King 

said. 

And for the bourbon? 

“It fills your senses,” said 

Frankfort Spirits partner 

Chris McFarland. “When 

you smell our bourbon, 

you’ll get aromas of butterscotch, 

caramel and a bit of 

vanilla. An initial sweetness 

is tasted and followed by a 

quick hit of spice. 

“Emil Stimple finishes 

long and smooth, warming 

you from within.” 

Product tastings are available 

at noon, 1:30 p.m. and 

3 p.m. on Sundays. Reservations 

are encouraged, because 

space is limited, but 

walk-ins are always welcome. 

Fans of Frankfort Spirits 

also can pick up a gift collection 

to share good cheer 

with friends. The Frankfort 

Spirits gift shop is open until 

5 p.m. Sunday afternoons, as 

well as from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Monday-Friday. 

Fans also can look for the 

distillery to continue its success 

in 2016 with the release 

of an Irish-style whiskey, the 

product of a collaboration 

with Tinley Park’s 350 

Brewing. The two have 

teamed up to create a whiskey 

called Horse Box, which 

is Irish slang for “friends.” 

Horse Box is to debut in 

limited quantities around St. 

Patrick’s Day. 

The distillery’s rum also 

is underway and could be 

ready as soon as this summer, 

King added. 

In addition, popular Frankfort 

Spirits events — such as 

its Kentucky Derby party in 

May, and a Bourbon, Bags 

and Boil in August — are to 

return for another year. 

On Dec. 4, the distillery 

will warm up Frankfort Area 

Historical Society Holiday 

House Walk guests, who 

are invited to stop in for a 

specialty cocktail that evening. 

On Dec. 11, Frankfort 

Spirits is to be open late 

and offer special holiday 

gift packages during the 

Frankfort Chamber of Commerce’s 

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Illinois enrolled agent founds Mokenabased 

Comprehensive Tax Solutions Inc. 

The demand for Mary A. Karpowicz’s 

Mokena accounting firm to support individuals 

and businesses with Internal Revenue 

Service and State tax issues has grown so 

much that Comprehensive Accounting Solutions 

Inc. created a second division — Comprehensive 

Tax Solutions Inc. — to provide 

dedicated support to more tax-troubled residents 

of Illinois. 

Tax resolution is not new to Karpowicz. 

As an enrolled agent, Karpowicz is a specialist 

in the field of taxation, as she is licensed 

to appear on behalf of taxpayers before the 

IRS. She also has earned the dignified designation 

of certified tax resolution specialist 

and is a member of the American Society of 

Tax Problem Solvers. 

Karpowicz founded her tax resolution services 

firm, Comprehensive Tax Solutions 

Inc., to help more individuals and businesses 

located in the community and Illinois area 

because of the high demand for competent 

tax problem advice, and fast, reliable tax 

resolution services. 

“Tax troubles are no laughing matter,” Karpowicz 

said. “Illinois individuals and businesses 

need expert representation. Whether 

it be filing past year’s tax returns, negotiating 

a settlement or installment payment, or representation 

during an audit, Comprehensive 

Tax Solutions had to be created to give more 

people in Illinois the attention, the quality 

representation and service they need and deserve 

in these tough times.” 

CTS is dedicated to providing outstanding 

service to clientele based on a business model 

with three key principles: professionalism, 

responsiveness and quality. The tax resolution 

team is based in Mokena, and serves clients 

with tax problems throughout the state 

of Illinois and across the country. 

The firm is one of the leading Illinois tax 

firms in the area and ensures each client receives 

close professional attention regarding 

tax problem matters. The experienced 

tax-resolution staff consists of Karpowicz, 

EA, CTRS; and Justin Walega. Outstanding 

performance is what makes the duo different 

from any other Illinois tax resolution firm. 

Their primary goal as trusted advisors is to 

be available and to provide insightful advice 

to enable clients to make informed resolution 

decisions. Karpowicz and Walega do not 

accept anything less from themselves, which 

is delivered directly to customers. 

The two also said they think it is extremely 

important to continually improve technical 

expertise, financial knowledge and service 

to clients. 

The Illinois tax resolution experts at CTS 

also offer a free tax consultation to review 

individual and business cases and explain 

what services are available. 

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Ringing in the holiday 

cheer for the hounds 

This time of year, thoughts 

turn to family and friends — 

good memories, great food 

and love overflowing. 

For many though, family 

is a bit more on the “furry 

side.” 

“We have so many customers 

who count their dogs 

as their kids,” said Karen 

Krasowski, sales staff member 

at Chew on This Dog 

Barkery. “In fact, many 

don’t have human children, 

at all. I confess, I have both, 

and if you asked my children 

they might say I treat our 

dogs better than them.” 

Every year at this time, 

Chew on This Dog Barkery 

stocks the shelves full of 

squeaky toys, festive collars, 

toasty beds and yummy 

treats. Four-legged customers 

even get a sample of 

those treats when they visit, 

no matter the time of year. 

“It is so important to us 

that our customers feel they 

can shop where their pets are 

welcome when they visit, 

and their health concerns 

and overall lifestyle are respected 

and looked after,” 

said owner Teresa Kara. 

“We have been in business 

for over 10 years now, and 

we have been blessed to see 

countless health turnarounds 

because of better diets, supplement 

usage, and even 

diversity of play and toy interactions. 

We really encourage 

a holistic pet experience, 

and our customers appreciate 

that.” 

Appreciate it, they do. 

More than 2,000 fans 

flock to Chew on This Dog 

Barkery’s Facebook page for 

fun videos, nutrition tips and 

event updates. Those events 

inspire adoption at a large 

number of local shelters, 

provide a safe and stimulating 

environment for pet socialization 

and awareness of 

local business offerings in 

Historic Downtown Frankfort. 

In addition, Chew on This 

Dog Barkery offers the very 

best in pet nutrition, and 

qualified staff to help customers 

make the best choices 

for their pets, dogs and 

cats alike. 

“When I first got my rescue 

cats, they were both 

quite ill and, of course, they 

were not each sick in the 

same way,” said Lara Tallman, 

a loyal customer for 

more than nine years. “I 

had little experience with 

cats and was really nervous 

about what to do. Teresa put 

my fears to rest right away, 

encouraging me as a new pet 

owner and offering samples 

to find just the right food for 

my new boys. 

“Now, well, you’d never 

know they were puny and 

sick.” 

There are many places 

people can buy pet supplies. 

The holidays are a big time 

for puppies and kittens to 

be added to the family. And 

while one will never buy a 

pet at Chew on This, as they 

are avid adopt-a-shelter pet 

advocates, one will always 

find support to start a pet’s 

new life with solid nutrition, 

comfort and more than a little 

bit of fun. 

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Houses good enough to Eat 

6-8 p.m. Wednesday, 


Recreation Center, 8125 

W. 171st St., Tinley Park. 

Children ages 11-15 can 

create one-of-a-kind Gingerbread 

creations. The 

park district will supply the 

pre-built house, more than 

25 kinds of candies and 

items to use to decorate. 


(708) 342-4200 or email 

info@tinleyparkdistrict.org 

or visit www.tinleyparkdis 

trict.org. 

Making Chibi Ornaments 

4-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 

10, The Bridge Teen Center, 

15555 S. 71st Court, Orland 

Park. These little clay figures 

will look great hanging on 

a Christmas tree. This program 

will be led by Alyssa, 

who will show participants 

how she makes these little 

figurines. For more information, 

call (708) 532-0500 or 

visit www.thebridgeteencen 

ter.org. 

Run, Run Rudolph 

5:15-6:30 p.m. Friday, 


Recreation Center, 8125 W. 

171st St., Tinley Park. Open 

to children ages 3-8. Participants 

will warm up with fun 

fitness activities, then head 

to the indoor track for the 

dash. Children will run twice 

around the track, and a special 

visitor will meet them 

at the finish line. Parents do 

not need to stay for activities 

but are invited to come 

at 6:15 p.m. to take pictures 

with Santa. For more information, 

contact info@tin 

leyparkdistrict.org or visit 

www.tinleyparkdistrict.org. 

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The Anglers Outlet offers 

many unique holiday gifts 

The owners of The Anglers 

Outlet have been serving 

the south suburbs for 

more than 50 years. 

The professional staff 

has more than 100 years of 

experience in the fishing 

industry. The store has the 

most complete selection of 

name brand fishing tackle 

in the south suburbs. It has 

a great selection of fishing 

rods, reels, tackle boxes and 

accessories for fishermen at 

every skill level. It has recently 

added an extensive 

selection of air rifles and accessories. 

If there is an outdoorsmen 

on the Christmas list, The 

Anglers Outlet has that special 

gift. 

The store has recently relocated 

to their new store 

in Oak Forest, conveniently 

located just off of Interstate 

57. Getting there is as easy 

as taking the 167th Street 

exit west and going north on 

Cicero. 

Open Daily. For hours, 

call (708) 331-5711. 

Submitted by The Anglers 

Outlet, 16300 S. Cicero Ave. in 

Oak Forest. For more information, 

visit www.anglersoutlet. 

net or call (708) 331-5711. 

Bachrach offers traditional, 

fashionable for the everyday man 

Established in 1877, Bachrach 

is a tradition of fashionable 

clothing for the everyday 

man. 

The store strives to be a 

customer-first company, offering 

affordable prices on 

quality clothing. 

At Bachrach, there are 

trained wardrobe consultants 

who work with customers 

until they are satisfied. 

With 32 retail locations 

nationwide and growing, 

the store’s mentality is that 

of a neighborhood clothier, 

friendly and considerate. 

The goal is for customers to 

see the store as a neighbor 

that is always there to help. 

The diversity of the collection 

captures the unique 

persona of the wearer. Its 

versatility allows it to be 

styled both dressy and casual. 

Through this marriage of 

functionality and self-expression 

is found the Bachrach 

look: edgy, yet universal. 

Timeless, sophisticated 

and stylish, Bachrach suits 

will quickly become the 

foundation of any wardrobe. 

The store offers different 

styles of suits: classic, modern 

and slim fit. Its dress shirt 

collection is 100 percent cotton, 

slim fit and modern fit 

dress shirts. They come in 

French cuff and regular cuff 

dress shirts. 

The store offers a collection 

of non-iron shirts, as 

well. It also has an assortment 

of ties and bow ties to 

compliment the dress shirts. 

Transitioning into fall, the 

store has a sleek and smart 

Bachrach sport coat selection. 

It also has a sweater 

collection, along with stylish, 

updated sport shirts, as 

well as and a wide selection 

of city coats for those cold 

winter days. 

Submitted by Bachrach, 14205 

S. LaGrange Road in Orland 

Park. For more information, 

call (708) 403-5756 or visit 

www.bachrach.com. 

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Homer-Lockport 

Holiday Calendar 

A chronological sampling of the Homer-Lockport area’s holiday events 

Christmas in the Square 

1:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, 

Nov. 28, Central Square, 

222 E. 9th St., Lockport. The 

Christmas season officially 

gets underway in Lockport 

with the Christmas in the 

Square event. Admission 

is free, so anyone can join 

and celebrate the beginning 

of the Christmas season. 


www.lockportpark.org. 

Creating Gingerbread Men 

8:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 

30, Homer Township Public 

Library, 14320 W. 151st St., 

Homer Glen. There are few 

Christmas traditions more 

widespread than that of the 

gingerbread man. And Homer 

residents will have the opportunity 

to create their very 

own gingerbread man creation 

at this event. Supplies 

will be provided, and there is 

no tasting allowed. For more 

information, contact Jody 

Olivieri at (708) 301-7908 or 

jolivieri@homerlibrary.org. 

Turning Christmas Sweaters 

Ugly 

6-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 

White Oak Library District 

Lockport Branch Library, 

121 E. 8th St., Lockport. 

With ugly Christmas sweater 

party season on the horizon, 

the library will be hosting an 

event at which participants 

can bring their normal sweaters 

and turn them into ugly 

Christmas sweaters. Materials 

such as bells, ribbon, felt 

and creepy miniatures will 

be provided. Registration is 

requested so the library can 

get an adequate number of 

bells. For more information, 

contact Jaci Kohn at jkohn@ 

whiteoaklibrary.org or (815) 

552-4260. 

Discussion on Stanley 

Weintraub’s ‘Silent Night’ 

1:30-3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 

7, White Oak Library District 


121 E. 8th St., Lockport. In 

honor of the Christmas season, 

the library will be hosting 

a discussion on Stanley 

Weintraub’s true story “Silent 

Night: The Story of 

the World War I Christmas 

Truce.” The story tells the 

tale of a spontaneous Christmas 

Eve celebration on the 

battlefield during WWI. The 

book will be available one 

month prior to the discussion 

at the reference desk. 

Decorating Gingerbread 

Houses 

4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 



Homer Glen. A gingerbread 

man is nothing without an 

exquisitely decorated gingerbread 

house in which to 

enjoy the holiday’s. At this 

event, children ages 8-12 

will be able to create gingerbread 

houses using ingredients 

like candy and icing. 

Registration and a $2 fee are 

required. For more information, 

contact Jody Olivieri 

at (708) 301-7908 or jolivieri@homerlibrary.org. 

Holiday Open House 

3-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 

8, White Oak Library District 


121 E. 8th St., Lockport. 

There’s something for 

everyone in the family to 

enjoy at this holiday open 

house event. Activities will 

include make-and-take lastminute 

holiday gifts from 

3-5 p.m. for adults, a visit 

from Santa and Mrs. Claus 

at 6 p.m. for families, and 

holiday cookie decorating 

for children and teens from 

5:30-7:30 p.m. 

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Homer Glen. Dave Herzog 

will be performing a puppet 

show based on the famous 

character Frosty. The show 

will also include Frosty’s 

brother, Popsicle, as well 

as Jack Frost. All ages can 

experience this unique spin 

on a classic Christmas tale, 

and there is no registration 

required. For more information, 

contact Jody Olivieri 

at (708) 301-7908 or jolivieri@homerlibrary.org. 

Making Unique Holiday 

Meals 

10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 


Library, 14320 W. 151st 

St., Homer Glen. At this 

event, chef Michael Maddox 

will teach participants 

how to make their holiday 

meals unique by avoiding 

the typical dishes like turkey 

and ham, and instead giving 

their meals flair with new 

sides. For more information, 

contact Alex Annen at (708) 

301-7908 or alex@homerlibrary.org. 

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Navigating the 2015 

holidays on a budget 

Financial advisor 

offers some advice 

on how to make it 

through the holidays 

Thomas Czaja, Contributing 

Editor 

The to-do list is the same 

for many at the dawn of the 

holiday season — shop for 

gifts for a variety of loved 

ones, plan multiple holiday 

parties and somehow find 

a way to make the most of 

the magical season without 

breaking the bank. 

It can be easier said than 

done in a day and age with 

endless deals and trends, but 

the key to a merry holiday is 

to make a budget and stick 

to it. 

That is the secret according 

to Joseph Mattera, an independent 

financial advisor 

from Homer Glen, who said 

the holidays are inevitably a 

time some overspend but do 

not have to be this time of 

the season. 

“First of all, you have to 

define what a reasonable 

budget is,” Mattera said of 

holiday planning. “If you’re 

spending more money [on 

the holidays] in a week than 

you took home that week, it’s 

probably not reasonable.” 

Mattera suggested that 

anyone planning a holiday 

party or gift shopping 

should come up with a dollar 

mount ahead of time that 

the individual will stick with 

throughout the holidays. He 

said it is also prudent to determine 

what a person will 

be specifically purchasing, 

and once that is figured out, 

conduct some research for 

where the best prices can be 

found. 

“Whether shopping at 

a store or on your phone 

or computer, find the right 

price,” he said. “Check the 

ads, the coupons and do that 

before you actually go out 

and drive or purchase, because 

that’ll save you a lot 

of money.” 

Mattera has found that 

some of his clients spend 

excessively at their favorite 

store because it is their 

favorite. But instead of following 

this method, he suggested 

finding the store and 

price that stays in the predetermined 

range. 

The holiday budget strategy 

can also vary depending 

on age. For young working 

adults, whether planning a 

holiday party or shopping for 

gifts for family and friends, 

Mattera has a clear message 

— do not waste money, and 

always think before you buy. 

“I was young once, and 

I think at that age people 

have a tendency to want to 

buy out of emotion,” Mattera 

said of wanting to get an 

extravagant gift for a loved 

one or throw the best party. 

“Buy more with your brain 

and make sure to always 

save at least 10 percent of 

what you make, even during 

the holidays. Think of it 

as a tax deduction and put it 

away somewhere and don’t 

spend it.” 

The important things are 

to establish budgets and 

then practice quality spending 

habits in one’s younger 

years, according to Mattera. 

On the other hand, he noted 

seniors have “been around 

the block a little bit more” 

but should nonetheless still 

spend wisely, especially if 

on fixed incomes. 

“For older folks, I would 

say to make sure to find out 

if the person really wants the 

gift they are giving them,” he 

said. “A lot of things an older 

person buys they think they 

know the person will like, 

but it is better to ask the parent 

of the child or a friend of 

the person that knows them 

really well if that’s something 

they’ll really want and appreciate.” 

Seniors should not dip 

into their savings just for 

one big holiday party or expensive 

gift, Mattera said. 

Instead, like any age group, 

they need to remember that 

other upcoming holidays, 

birthdays, events and expenses 

— both expected and 

unexpected — will continue 

to occur, and a party that will 

last one night or a single gift 

should not impact longerterm 

planning. 

Ultimately, the advice 

Mattera gave is to embrace 

the season with a practical, 

positive approach. 

“Don’t look at it as a competition 

of who can buy the 

most or decorate the house 

the nicest,” he said, as he 

pointed out that sometimes 

the thoughtful or creative 

and homemade gifts are often 

the most enjoyed. “Enjoy 

the moment, but don’t get too 

wrapped up into it.”



Tips for staying safe this holiday season 

Tinley police offer 

some tips to thwart 

possible thefts 

Michael Gilbert 

Contributing Editor 

Before people board a 

plane or hop into the car for 

their holiday vacations, Tinley 

Park Crime Prevention 

Officer Dina Navas suggests 

that a quick trip to the store 

is in order. 

“Get yourself a timer,” 

Navas said, when asked 

what suggestions she has 

for those who will be away 

from home this holiday season. 

“If you have [holiday] 

lights outside, get a timer for 

outdoors, too. It will not take 

more than a few days of unlit 

outdoor lights before someone 

realizes you are not at 

home.” 

While it may seem to go 

without saying, Navas noted 

it is important to make certain 

the timer is set correctly. 

“Make sure you haven’t 

accidently set the timer to go 

on at 2 a.m.,” she said. “Set 

the timer for multiple times 

[throughout the evening].” 

Another “must do” for 

those going out of town is 

to notify a trusted neighbor 

and ask them to regularly 

check the mail and retrieve 

any packages that may be 

delivered. Navas said this is 

a better option than placing a 

stop on one’s mail. She also 

said it is important for that 

neighbor or the person looking 

after the house to check 

for any flyers that may be 

left on or near the door. 

“It used to be that people 

were only leaving flyers 

during the summertime, but 

now it’s year-round,” she 

said. “Even in the winter, 

people are placing flyers in 

the door handle.” 

For those staying at home 

and doing some shopping at 

a retail store, Navas offers 

the acronym ELFS to keep 

one safe. ELFS — which 

stands for “enter the car, 

lock the doors, fasten the 

seatbelt and scan the area” 

— is a simple yet effective 

safety tip to remember at all 

times but especially during 

the holidays. 

“Try to park in a well-lit, 

well-populated area,” Navas 

said. “If you are leaving the 

mall and feel unsafe about 

walking to your vehicle, ask 

security to follow you to 

your vehicle.” 

While in the mall shopping, 

Navas said it is wise 

for women to use a purse 

that zips all the way around 

the top and for men to keep 

their wallets somewhere not 

their back pockets. 

“A purse with a zipper 

across the top will make it 

almost impossible for someone 

to reach in and snag your 

wallet,” Navas said. “Someone 

can’t put their hand in 

your purse if it zipped tight.” 

Navas knows it will be difficult 

for men to break from 

the habit of placing their 

wallets in their back pockets, 

so she suggested only carrying 

essentials, such as identification 

and credit cards. 

“Try to make it as small as 

possible, so your wallet isn’t 

sticking out of your pocket 

for anyone to come by and 

swipe,” she said. “It doesn’t 

need to be overloaded.” 

Because many people 

shop at multiple locations, 

Navas said it is important 

items are out of sight if left 

in the car. The trunk is obviously 

the best place for 

items, but those with vehicles 

lacking a trunk, Navas 

said it is important to cover 

the items with a blanket or 

sheet. 

“Don’t leave anything in 

plain view,” she said. 

Since a theft is more likely 

to be committed at night, 

Navas recommended to shop 

during the day, if a person 

has a schedule that can accommodate. 

“If people don’t need to 

be out at night, then don’t be 

out at night,” Navas said. “I 

always tell people who are 

retired to shop between 9 

a.m.-2 p.m. Don’t put yourself 

in that position if you 

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How to manage stress this holiday season 

Elissa Chudwin 


While the holidays are 

often associated with cheer 

and festive celebrations, 

many people view the time 

of year as anything but joyous. 

“The holiday season for 

everyone is so focused on 

gifts and jubilation, and for 

many, the holiday isn’t about 

that,” said Nathan Jaisingh, 

a psychiatric nurse practitioner 

and president of Benchmark 

Psychiatric Services in 

Orland Park. “Not everyone 

is excited about holidays like 

everyone is on TV.” 

Although it is normal 

for people to become more 

stressed during the holidays, 

there are two groups of 

people who tend to see their 

stress levels skyrocket, according 

to Jaisingh. 

The first group often 

struggles with time management 

during the holidays, 

Jaisingh said, while the second 

group includes people 

who just cannot seem to enjoy 

the holidays because of 

grief, loss or other trauma 

that makes the holiday season 

difficult. 

Because increased stress, 

grief and loss exacerbates 

mental health conditions, it 

is common for depression, 

anxiety and bipolar disorders 

to worsen during the 

holidays, he said. 

“If you are managing them 

effectively, it can take a turn 

off the tracks during the season 

between Halloween and 

New Year’s,” he said. 

But there are tools for 

those who feel overwhelmed 

to make the holidays more 

manageable and even enjoyable. 

Jaisingh said there are five 

categories of mental wellbeing, 

and analyzing each 

category often helps clients 

improve their stress levels or 

cope with mental illness. 

The categories — counseling, 

nutrition, exercise, 

spirituality and medication 

— often need to be adjusted 

during the holiday season, 

when days become overwhelming. 

He said he tells 

people to visualize these 

components in a pie chart, 

and they can then determine 

how large each slide needs 

to be and what needs to be 

adjusted. 

“Depending on the client, 

perhaps they need to 

increase the self-care piece 

and utilize time off work,” 

he said. 

For those who are coping 

with grief and loss that has 

either occurred recently or 

worsened over an extended 

time period, counseling also 

may be helpful. 

“Both those polar spectrums 

of grief is when I’d 

recommend counseling,” he 

said. 

If financial constraint is 

a concern that may prevent 

people from receiving counseling, 

Jaisingh said there 

are several counseling options 

for those in the south 

suburban area that are affordable. 

Many programs even offer 

psychiatric services on 

a sliding scale based on the 

individual’s financial resources. 

Benchmark Psychiatric 

Services, for example, has 

a Care Access Program that 

provides medication evaluation 

and counseling at a 

reduced rate, Jaisingh said. 

Individuals apply to the program 

and are accepted based 

on need or recommended to 

the program by an outside 

agency. 

Local churches as well 

often offer mental health 

support groups, Jaisingh 

said. For those coping with 

mental illness, Fresh Hope, 

a nationwide Christian association 

of support groups, 

is offered at 7 p.m. every 

Thursday at Parkview Christian 

Church, 11100 Orland 

Parkway, in Orland Park. 

Calvary Church, 16100 S. 

104th Ave. in Orland Park, 

also offers a depression support 

group from 7-8:30 p.m. 

the first and third Wednesday 

of the month. 

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there for those with financial 

constraints,” Jaisingh said. 

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Shop Small, Christkindl and 

more to return to Frankfort 

The Frankfort Historic Business Association 

is inviting area residents downtown for 

the holidays, as its merchants host a series of 

special seasonal events. 

Tying in with American Express’ national 

campaign to support small businesses, especially 

during the holidays, the FHBA presents 

its third annual Shop Small Early Bird 

event Saturday, Nov. 28. 

Participating stores will open at 8 a.m. and 

feature reverse progressive discounts that 

begin at 25 percent off. Shoppers are encouraged 

to make their first stop Build-A-Bun, 

Pickwick Society Tearoom or White Street 

Café for breakfast specials and to pick up 

their promotional canvas shopping bags, 

their Passports to Prizes and their merchant 

maps. 

Shoppers who complete their Passports to 

Prizes can turn them in at any participating 

location by noon to be entered to win 2015 

Cookie Walk tickets. 

The Cookie Walk takes place the following 

weekend, from noon-4 p.m. Dec. 5-6, 

during the FHBA’s Christkindl celebration. 

Tickets for the walk are $12 and include an 

individually wrapped, gourmet cookie from 

20-plus merchants, as well as unlimited rides 

on the horse-drawn wagon. Tickets are available 

at This & That Gifts, Chew on This Dog 

Barkery, The Paper Spot, White Street Café 

and Pickwick Society Tearoom. Cash or 

check only in stores. For credit card purchases, 

visit www.shophistoricfrankfort.com. 

If tickets are still available Dec. 5-6, they 

will be sold at the check-in table in the Trolley 

Barn, 11 S. White St. 

Other Christkindl weekend activities include 

photo ops with St. Nicholas, Santa’s 

Secret Workshop (where children “shop” for 

gifts, and elves wrap the presents), cookie 

decorating with Kernel Sweetooth, letter 

writing to Santa (with special delivery to 

the North Pole), games and contests with 

104.3FM radio and other low-cost or no-cost 

family activities. 

And do not miss the beautiful Christkindl 

Lantern Parade, stepping off at dusk Dec. 

5 from the Frankfort Area Historical Society 

Museum at 132 Kansas St. Each child 

will receive a beautiful hand-cut white paper 

lantern and glow stick to keep, courtesy 

of FAHS. St. Nicholas will lead the parade 

down Kansas Street to Breidert Green for a 

story by the bonfire with hot cocoa and cookies. 

In addition, the live reindeer will once 

again visit Frankfort from noon-3 p.m. Dec. 

6. Attendees can find them on Breidert Green 

across from Smokey Barque. It is recommended 

they bring their cameras. 

FHBA closes out the special event season 

with Midnight Madness Friday, Dec. 11. 

Beginning at 6 p.m., shoppers will find increasing 

discounts and special holiday promotions, 

with many stores offering special 

perks to shoppers wearing their pajamas. 

The FHBA is made up of small businesses 

primarily run by people who choose to 

live and work in the community. The mission 

of the association, into which the merchants 

pay dues, is to foster business growth 

in downtown Frankfort and strengthen the 

Frankfort community through events like 

Christkindl Weekend, Girls Night Out and 

Ghosts around the Green. They also sponsor 

a group gift basket program that provides 

donation gift baskets for Lincoln-Way area 

fundraising events. 

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Exploring new music this holiday season 

Meredith Dobes 


Decking the halls starts 

the day after Halloween for 

some and lasts all the way up 

to — and often a few weeks 

after — Dec. 25. 

The magic and joy that 

popular holiday music 

brings to department stores, 

commutes and parties is unbeatable 

for these individuals, 

and they will bring that 

musical magic with them 

into their homes and onto 

their social media accounts. 

They will attempt to make 

one see the world through 

the red-and-green-colored 

lenses from which they peer 

out October through January. 

But for others, the constant 

rotation of the same 

artists performing “Jingle 

Bells,” “Santa Claus is Coming 

to Town” and “Rudolph 

the Red-Nosed Reindeer” 

ignites a feeling a bit different 

from cheer and a bit 

closer to lunacy. 

Do not fear. There are 

others who feel this way, 

as well, and plenty of them 

have written songs to keep 

holiday spirits alive and mix 

up that shopping mall playlist 

heard every winter at this 

time of year. 

There are holiday songs 

in basically every genre and 

subgenre of music. To help 

get started, here are some of 

the best alternative holiday 

songs the season can bring. 

1. Blues — “Santa Claus” 

by Sonny Boy Williamson II 

The subject of this song 

has a run-in with the law after 

getting caught searching 

through his partner’s dresser 

drawers looking for the presents 

she bought him. This 

song is easy to relate to, as 

I’m sure most have looked 

through gift hiding places 

early as children — and even 

as adults. 

2. Country — “Pretty 

Paper” by Willie Nelson 

This song has various interpretations. 

Nelson seemingly 

sings about a man who 

is without a home or place to 

go during the holidays. Busy 

shoppers pass him by, focused 

on the joy of the holidays, 

for whom to buy presents 

and with whom they 

are going to spend time. The 

song serves as a reminder to 

help those in need when possible 

during the holiday season. 

3. Electronic — “Jingle Bells 

(Dean Martin Remix)” by 

Dan the Automator 

Dan the Automator gives 

this holiday classic a groovy 

touch. The producer remixes 

the song in jazz and house 

styles that make it a relaxing 

listen. It would be paired 

well with a glass of wine and 

some time to decorate the 

tree — and dance around. 

4. Folk — “1913 

Massacre” by Woody 

Guthrie 

It may not be a song for a 

holiday party, but for those 

who want their music to tell 

them a story, Woody Guthrie 

recounts a tragedy that happened 

in Calumet, Michigan, 

on Christmas Eve in 

1913. Striking coal miners 

were gathered at Calumet’s 

Italian Hall for a Christmas 

party when someone shouted 

“fire” into the crowd. There 

was no fire, but more than 

70 people died in an ensuing 

stampede down the hall’s 

single stairway. Like “Pretty 

Paper,” it is a holiday song 

that will make the listener 

count his or her blessings. 

5. Hip-hop — “Christmas in 

Hollis” by Run-D.M.C. 

This is an amazing, fun 

song in which the subject 

runs into Santa Claus in the 

park. Santa is walking his 

reindeer and drops his wallet. 

There is $1 million in it, 

but the song’s subject would 

“never steal from Santa.” 

With intentions to mail it 

back to him, the subject goes 

back home, only to find a letter 

from Santa that the money 

is for him. It’s everyone’s 

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Celeate the New Year 

with some family fun! 

Don’t want to keep the kids up till midnight? Don’t want to stay up yourself? 

Ring in the New Year at your convenience at THUNDER BOWL 

We’re Celebrating every 2 hours! 

Up to 6 bowlers on a lane for an 

all inclusive package. 

2 hours of unlimited bowling, shoe 

rental, large 1 topping pizza, pitcher 

of pop, party favors, and a countdown 

toast! (with sparkling grape juice) 

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Melka Landscaping 

invites public to ring 

in Christmas season 

Jim Melka Landscaping & 

Garden Center continues to be 

the one-stop shop for all gardening 

and decorating needs, and this 

holiday season is no different. 

Let Melka’s help make one’s 

home the envy of the neighborhood 

this holiday season. Stop in 

and check out the large selection 

of fresh-cut Christmas trees, fresh 

wreaths, roping, greens, poinsettias, 

gift shop items, custom planters 

and seasoned firewood. 

Find the perfect gift for friends 

and family at Melka’s. The garden 

center is filled with a large 

selection of holiday ornaments, 

gift shop items, Christmas décor, 

Weber grills, bird feeders and gift 

certificates for the gardening enthusiasts. 

Mark the calendar, as Melka is 

inviting the public to celebrate the 

Christmas season at its 19th annual 

Pictures with Santa event. This 

year’s event will be held from 10 

a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 5. The event 

includes pictures with Santa, live 

holiday music, cookies and refreshments. 

Parents are encouraged to register 

children in order to ensure 

Santa will have a gift for everyone. 

Do not forget to bring a camera 

for pictures, as this is an event 

not to be missed. 

Visit Jim Melka Landscaping 

& Garden Center for all holiday 

decorating. 

Submitted by Jim Melka Landscaping 

and Gardening Center, 11606 

179th St. in Mokena. For more information, 

visit www.jimmelkalandscaping.com 

or call (708) 349-6989 

ext. 3. 

music 

From Page 39 

greatest wish come true. 

6. Indie rock — “Silent Night” by 

Bright Eyes 

The slowed-down, drawn-out, 

haunting way in which Conor 

Oberst sings this holiday classic is 

eerie. The percussion in the background 

sounds oddly like a heart 

beating amidst the faint jingling of 

bells. The unique take on the song 

makes the listener quiet and listen 

to the vocals underneath the wailing 

guitar. It is sobering and beautiful, 

and there are 10 other unique takes 

on Christmas songs where this came 

from in Bright Eyes’ “A Christmas 

Album.” 

7. Jazz — “The Christmas Song” 

by Vince Guaraldi Trio 

Yes, it’s this song. But no, it’s not 

a version that typically gets played 

on the radio. And a pianist would 

be remiss to leave Guaraldi out of 

this list. “A Charlie Brown Christmas” 

is an iconic album, and this 

song is such elegant perfection and 

concludes the album beautifully. It 

sounds so warm and can only make 

the listener think of family. 

8. Punk — “Merry Christmas (I 

Don’t Want To Fight Tonight)” by 

The Ramones 

Many have been with that significant 

other or family member 

who has to put a damper on things 

by picking a fight around the holidays. 

Play this song for that special 

someone, and remind him or her 

YOUR HOLIDAY DECORATING HEADQUARTERS! 

JIM MELKA LANDSCAPING & GARDEN CENTER 

11606 179th Street, Mokena | (708) 349-6989 | Visit our Website: www.jimmelkalandscaping.com | 

how much you love them. Then, do 

a Google search for more punk holiday 

songs and rock out together. 

9. R&B — “Give Love on Christmas 

Day” by The Jackson 5 

The song has a simple message 

and encapsulates the true meaning 

of the holiday. To give love is what 

it’s all about, and sometimes, everyone 

can use a reminder of that. 

Special 

Appearance 

by the Chicago 

Blackhawks Ice Crew 

Shop Our Holiday Gift Shop 

We Sell Weber Grills 

Holiday Custom Planters 

& Gift Cards Available 

Fresh Wreaths 

& Greens 

Saturday 

December 5 th 

from 10am - 2pm 

Live Music & Refreshments 

Please RSVP 

708.349.6989 ext.3



Design Studio 905 transforms 

clients’ homes, commercial spaces 

Clients who walk through 

the door of Design Studio 

905 are sure to discover how 

Diane DeCero can transform 

their homes or commercial 

spaces by offering custom 

window treatments and bedding; 

Hunter Douglas blinds, 

shades and shutters; reupholstering; 

furniture; custom 

floral designs; and home decor; 

all within their budgets. 

Located in historic downtown 

Lockport, Design Studio 

905, featuring Custom 

Interiors by Diane DeCero, is 

a collaboration of creativity, 

incomparable customer service 

and years of experience. 

DeCero has been delivering 

beautiful interiors for more 

than 20 years, taking careful 

consideration to meet all of 

the needs, wants and desires 

of her clients to create the 

homes of their dreams. 

Whether customers have 

a new home with a blank 

slate or an established home 

that merely needs a face-lift, 

Design Studio 905 can help 

with their latest projects. 

DeCero prides herself on 

listening to her client’s needs, 

wants and desires, and with 

her amazing resources will 

deliver the look they have always 

wanted for their homes, 

all within their budgets. 

DeCero’s passion is creating 

beautiful interiors by adding 

expressive color texture 

or design to walls through the 

use of paint, faux paint products 

and, yes, wallcovering 

— because it is trending. 

DeCero is a Hunter Douglas 

certified dealer and can 

provide the latest styles and 

trends in privacy and energy-efficient 

blinds, shades 

and shutters. 

The studio specializes in 

creating beautifully dressed 

windows with all of the 

bells and whistles, because 

window treatments are the 

“ball gowns of every room.” 

Just like one would not go 

to the ball without a beautiful 

gown, a room is just not 

complete without a welldressed 

window. 

Customers can also change 

the entire look of a room by 

repurposing through reupholstering 

to give that old 

tired piece of furniture a custom, 

one-of-a-kind look. If 

one just needs a new look by 

adding a new area rug or creating 

an updated style with 

new lamps, art work and 

accessories, Design Studio 

905’s redesign services can 

help anyone get a new look 

without breaking the bank. 

DeCero recently teamed 

up with Coyle Custom 

Homes of Orland Park and 

will be helping Coyle’s clients 

make all of the decisions 

for the interiors of their new 

homes. This is a very exciting 

new aspect of DeCero’s 

business, adding another 

layer of services provided by 

Design Studio 905. 

Store hours vary daily, 

so call first before coming, 

though DeCero is usually 

there 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday 

through Friday, and 10 

a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The 

studio is closed Mondays. 

Submitted by Design Studio 

905, 905 S. State St. in Lockport. 

For more information, 

call (815) 552-2491 or visit 

www.designstudio905.com. 

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Owner John Mihalos has perfected his lobster tail enough to keep his 

customers coming back. Serving the Tinley Park area and now Alsip, 

Just Shrimp offers many dishes not just shrimp. 

Biologie Boutique goes ‘extra mile’ for customers 

Welcome to Biologie 

Boutique, a women’s clothing 

and accessories shop. 

Independently owned and 

inspired by design, guests to 

Biologie Boutique can enjoy 

shopping from a unique 

selection of dresses, pants, 

jeans, sweaters and more. 

Biologie Boutique also offers 

handbags, scarves and a 

beautiful selection of women’s 

jewelry. 

Biologie Boutique is 

proud to offer a selection of 

organic clothing made in the 

U.S., along with fair trade 

clothing and accessories. 

Biologie loves partnering 

with independent designers 

to offer unique styles and 

designs. 

The store has stylists that 

go the extra mile to make 

sure customers leave with 

great items that look outstanding. 

Biologie believes 

in developing relationships 

with customers, and many 

have become friends with 

whom stylists look forward 

to seeing and catching 

up every time they come 

through the doors. 

“If you have not walked 

into this boutique, you are 

truly missing out,” customer 

Ashley Purpura wrote. 

“One of my favorite 

shops,” customer Tonya 

Przybylski added. “I have always 

found something great. 

It’s hard not to go wild.” 

Submitted by Biologie Boutique, 

635 E. Boughton Road, 

Suite 145, in Bolingbrook, as 

well as at Orland Park Crossing, 

14215 S. LaGrange Road, 

Suite 124, in Orland Park. For 

more information, visit www. 

biologieboutique.com or www. 

facebook.com/biologiebou 

tique, or call (708) 949-8072 

or (630) 410-2329. 

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Rich’s Yamaha specializes in parts, sales, service 

Since 1964, Rich’s Yamaha of 

Lockport has been bringing only the 

best service to its customers. With 

a super-friendly and exceptionally 

sharp staff, the store can help with 

any questions customers may have. 

It offers parts, sales and service 

departments. 

At the parts department, employees 

will help customers find just what they 

need to get their toys up and running. 

They will also find new gear, such as 

helmets, jackets, boots and gloves. 

Employees will help fit customers into 

the right stuff to keep them safe. 

Rich’s Yamaha is full of sales all 

the time. Whether parts or apparel, 

there is always something not to miss 

there. Right now, the winter gear is 

up to 70 percent off throughout the 

store. So customers will find the hottest 

trends at the lowest prices. 

The sales department will take 

trades and get customers into a newer 

toy. Yamaha is top of the line when 

it comes to everything one needs to 

have fun. And there is something for 

everyone at Rich’s Yamaha. 

It is the season for new snowmobiles 

and ATVs right now. The new 

Yamaha-Arctic Cat snowmobile is 

arriving. 

Then, when that snow melts, it is 

time for new watercrafts and motorcycles. 

Currently, Yamaha is having special 

financing on motorcycles, ATVs, 

watercraft and snowmobiles. Yamaha 

always has innovative machines, now 

with power steering in their snowmobiles, 

along with the ATVs, making it 

an easier and more fun ride. 

Rich’s Yamaha carries brochures 

on whatever fascinates customers, 

and there is plenty to see on the 

sales floor. 

Finally, the service department 

will help customers get all their toys 

running like brand new. They are a 

Pro Yamaha Specialists dealer eight 

times over. What that means for the 

customer is they get a service manager 

and technicians that are factory 

trained and among the most highly 

educated in the Yamaha motorsport 

industry. And that staff is happy to 

help with anything brought through 

the doors. 

They work on everything too — 

not just Yamaha. The shop recommends 

customers stop by and talk to 

their service manager to see what the 

store can do. With competitive pricing 

and friendly educated staff, it is 

easy to let Rich’s Yamaha fix one’s 

problems. 

When customers stop by Rich’s Yamaha, 

they will experience a friendly 

environment from this family-owned 

business. The main priority is the customers, 

and it is important to have everyone 

feel like family to them. That 

is why Rich’s Yamaha is always giving 

to the community and to others 

around them. 

The shop host food drives for the 

Lockport/Homer FISH Food Pantry. 

Feel free to donate anytime by dropping 

off donations at the dealership. 

The store will be hosting another 

food drive this Nov. 27 and 28. 

It will have an open house sale for 

Black Friday, Nov. 27, with special 

hours of 7 a.m.-7 p.m. 

On that Saturday, the hours will 

be 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and even those who 

cannot stay long can feel free to stop 

by and drop off donations. Every donation 

matters. 

The employees of Rich’s Yamaha 

are informed of the product and have 

the same interests as their customers. 

They are all avid riders in the motorsports 

industry and are willing to help 

with anything. 

The service department is fully 

schooled and ready to take on 

any challenge. And the store encourages 

customers to share their 

good experiences at www.face 

book.com/RichsYamaha. 

Rich’s Yamaha is located right 

off of Interstate 355 and Archer 

Avenue/143rd exits. It is open 7 days 

a week for customer convenience. 

And it offers plenty of Internet specials 

all the time. 

Submitted by Rich’s Yamaha, 14354 

Archer Ave. in Lockport. For more 

information, call (815) 838-8130 or 

visit www.RichsYamaha.com. 

Holiday 

From Page 33 

White Oak Library District 

Lockport Branch Library, 121 

E. 8th St., Lockport. Children 

between the ages of 7-12 who 

are struggling to find a gift for 

mom, dad or any other family 

member can join this secret 

Santa gift workshop. For 

more information, contact 

Cathy Weltsch at cweltsch@ 

whiteoaklibrary.org or (815) 

552-4265. 

Exploration of Polish 

Christmas Traditions 

6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 



Homer Glen. This event will 

introduce participants to all 

kinds of Polish Christmas 

traditions. Registration and a 

$2 fee are required. Fee must 

be paid at least a week prior 

to event. For more information, 

contact Mia Sevik at 

(708) 301-7908 or msevik@ 

homerlibrary.org.



Circle Tractor has more 

than 33 years of sales, 

parts, service experience 

For more than 33 years, 

people from the southwest 

suburbs have been coming to 

Circle Tractor for the highest 

quality tractors, lawn equipment 

and attentive service. 

That has been the store’s 

hallmark. 

It offers the widest selection 

of cutting-edge products from 

the industry-leading brands 

— John Deere, Toro, Honda 

and the latest addition, Avant. 

The dealership has grown 

from a small specialty shop 

to one of the largest multiline 

outdoor power equipment 

dealers in the area. 

Circle Tractor prides itself 

on customer service and its 

ability to meet each of its 

customer’s individual needs. 

At Circle Tractor, they know 

how important one’s equipment 

is and understands people 

want someone they trust 

to maintain it. 

Circle Tractor’s parts department 

is staffed by experienced 

professionals. Its staff 

wants to make sure customers 

get the right part when they 

need it and at a fair price. The 

store carries 10,000 OEM 

parts in stock, and if for any 

reason Circle Tractor is not 

carrying the part you need, 

it can be shipped to the store 

within just a couple of days. 

Customers having trouble 

finding parts themselves 

should just come in and talk 

to one of the parts employees, 

who will gladly help 

in locating the proper parts 

needed for the machines. 

Circle Tractor’s service 

department is staffed by 

factory trained and certified 

professional mechanics. It 

prides itself on thorough inspections 

and proper diagnoses 

of customers’ machines 

in a timely manner. The service 

department will stand 

behind its work to make sure 

equipment is working properly 

through the entire lawn 

and garden season. 

Submitted by Circle Tractor, 

12608 W. 159th St. in Homer 

Glen. For more information, 

call (708) 301-0222 or visit 

www.circletractor.com. 

Hollingworth Candies makes 

life a little sweeter in Lockport 

In 1982 — with some chocolate, pecans, 

butter and a special family recipe — Margaret 

Carlson began making toffee 1 pound at 

a time on her kitchen stove in Homer Township. 

She started selling her candy at small craft 

shows and soon needed to start taking orders 

for friends and family as word spread about 

the quality and freshness of her product. 

Her husband, Chester, retired and began 

making the toffee with her. 

Before long, Margaret’s signature toffee 

was in high demand. In 1993, her daughter, 

Wendy, joined them, and she continues the 

tradition, bringing Hollingworth Candies 

home to happy customers. 

Today, Hollingworth Candies produces 

more than 15,000 pounds of toffee each year 

to satisfy the sweet tooth of every customer, 

and has expanded and added a new facility to 

make candy in at 926 N. State St., in Lockport, 

at which Hollingworth will be providing 

retail next year, as well. 

Hollingworth Candies is also the proud 

winner of the 2015 Business of the Year 

award. 

Though toffee remains Hollingworth’s 

most popular seller, the company also makes 

cashew brittle, chesters, gourmet caramel apples, 

sea salt toffee, sea salt caramels, chocolate-dipped 

strawberries and much more. 

Carlson has added her own line of molded 

chocolates, called Maggie’s Creations. Each 

one is hand-painted with colored chocolate 

and molded into delicious, artful, chocolate 

creations. Hollingworth Candies has many 

ideas for corporate gifts, as well. 

Shop online or stop by one of its two stores 

in downtown Lockport — between 10 a.m.- 

6 p.m. Monday through Friday or from 10 

a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. 

Submitted by Hollingworth Candies, 922 S. State 

St. in Lockport, and 926 N. State St. in Lockport. 

For more information, visit www.hollingworth 

candies.com or call (815) 838-2275. 

The Holidays are Jollier 

with John Deere. 

Circle Tractor has a huge selection of John Deere toys and merchandise, perfect 

for everyone on your list. Stop in today to get all your holiday shopping done early! 

10 % OFF 

*Valid 

ALL 

John Deere 

Toys & Merchandise 

at Circle Tractor only. Coupon applies to new sales of John Deere licensed toys & merchandise 

only. Offer ends 12/31/15. See dealer for complete details and offer restrictions. 

12608 W. 159th St. • 708.301.0222 Visit us online at circletractor.com



Lockport businesses are 

to reward customers this 

season for shopping local 

At last year’s Christmas in the Square 

event, jointly hosted by the City of 

Lockport and the Lockport Township 

Park District, attendees were treated to 

a goody bag full of promotional items 

from Lockport’s local businesses. 

This year, attendees will receive all 

that and more, while Lockport’s local 

businesses benefit. 

The Lockport Area Chamber of Commerce 

and the City of Lockport are excited 

to announce a new initiative that 

encourages residents to shop small and 

local through the holiday season, beginning 

at the Christmas in the Square 

event Saturday, Nov. 28, and ending 

on Dec. 31. 

Participating Lockport businesses 

will be offering a unique special or free 

gift to potential customers as a “thank 

you” for choosing to shop local or shop 

Lockport. 

A list of participating businesses and 

their promotions will be available at 

the Christmas in the Square event, on 

the City of Lockport’s website at www. 

cityoflockport.net, the Lockport Chamber 

of Commerce’s website at www. 

lockportchamber.com and in this publication. 

Submitted by the Lockport Area Chamber 

of Commerce, 921 S. State St., in Lockport. 

For more information, visit www.lockportchamber.com, 

or www.cityoflockport. 

net. Questions regarding the program may 

also be directed to, Lisa Kairis, executive 

director of the Lockport Area Chamber 

of Commerce at (815) 838-3357, or Pam 

Hirth, director of community and economic 

development, at (815) 838-0549 ext. 1137. 

Resource Center gives back 

On Dec. 24, 2010, a man 

walked into Shepherd of the 

Hill Lutheran Church with a 

check for $10,000 and a leather 

coat. 

He told the pastor that he 

wanted to “help someone” in 

the community. That money, 

combined with a dash of inspiration 

from area churches, 

allowed for the concept of the 

Lockport Resource Center and 

Thrift Shop to be born. 

The Lockport Resource Center 

opened its doors Feb. 14, 

2012, at 944 N. State St. in 

Lockport. The concept of the 

store is simply a place where 

a person could come in and 

purchase goods to outfit their 

homes or families with gently 

used goods at a modest price. 

The store’s vast inventory 

is stocked with items that are 

donated by the community at 

large. The store is staffed and 

owned 100 percent by volunteers. 

Proceeds from the store, 

combined with monetary donations 

from local churches and 

individuals, fund the assistance 

programs. The Lockport Resource 

Center also provides a 

no-interest loan program, a gas 

card assistance program and 

financial support for the Lockport 

FISH Food Pantry. 

“Sharing God’s love, people 

helping people” is the mission 

statement that all members of 

the Lockport Resource Center 

Board and staff strive to live 

out every day. The shop generates 

sufficient income to keep 

the store open and the prices 

low. Since opening, the thrift 

shop has contributed the monetary 

equivalent of 20 tons of 

food to FISH Food Pantry. 

The store has also sponsored 

school supply drives and food 

collections that are distributed 

directly to the clients of FISH. 

The no-interest loan program, 

combined with gas cards 

and referrals to other area 

agencies, has helped roughly 

60 households meet financial 

needs. The Resource Center 

has also partnered with local 

churches to make bicycles 

available to homeless parishioners. 

The LRC maintains a relationship 

with the Lockport 

VFW and the Will County Veterans 

Action Council to provide 

household furnishings and 

clothing to homeless veterans. 

The LRC also provides clothing 

and household goods to 

local families who have been 

victims of fire, flood and other 

catastrophes. All of these goods 

are provided free of charge. 

Submitted by Lockport Resource 

Center and Thrift Shop, 944 N. 

State St., in Lockport. For more 

information, visit www.lockpor 

tresource.org/lrc, www.facebook. 

com/lockportresource, or call 

(815) 838-9615. 

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Forest View Farms offers horseback, sleigh rides 

For more than 50 years, Forest 

View Farms has welcomed horse 

lovers of all ages, whether they 

have been riding all their lives or 

want to enjoy their first rides. 

Forest View Farms in Tinley 

Park abuts the Cook County Forest 

Preserves — a beautiful piece 

of land that begs to be seen. The 

farms invite people to enjoy 

time away from life’s stresses 

and spend time relaxing by meandering 

through the beautiful 

forest trails. Riders are paired 

with a horse at the rider’s skill 

level, so new riders do not feel 

overwhelmed, while sleigh rides, 

hayrides or other horse-drawn 

vehicles are piloted by one of our 

accomplished workers. 

Trail rides begin on the Forest 

View Farms property and take 

adjacent trails through the Cook 

County Forest Preserves. Trail 

rides are offered year-round and 

uisine 

are offered for both private, reserved 

rides and walk-in customers. 

Trail riders need to be at least 

9 years of age, with a 250 pound 

weight limit. 

Children less than 9 who want 

to ride can also enjoy pony rides, 

which are offered year-round and 

are great for smaller children. 

Children learn to be comfortable 

around horses during their controlled 

trail ride around the Forest 

View Farms property. All ponies 

are hand-led by a parent or adult. 

Forest View Farms offer riding 

lessons for new and advanced riders, 

young and old. For those who 

have always wanted to try horseback 

riding, there are classes for 

people of all ages, from 3 years 

and older. Toddlers can become 

comfortable around horses or ponies, 

and older children can start 

learning riding basics, with lessons 

tailored to their ages and level of 

comfort. 

For adults who have never had 

the chance to try horseback riding, 

Forest Views Farms has both 

group and private lessons, so you 

can try it out with your friends or 

on your own. Forest View Farms 

also offers driving lessons. 

Forest View Farms also offers 

everything you need for a successful, 

memorable party at one’s 

place or on site. Parties can be built 

to accommodate everything from 

trail rides, pony rentals, hayrides, 

ride wagons, covered wagons, carriages 

and stagecoach to petting 

farm animals. Sheriff badges, hats 

and bandanas are available as party 

favors. 

And whether one decides to 

have a party at his or her location 

or the farms, Forest View can supply 

everything one needs, including 

western decorations and props 

for a great party all guests will remember. 

Forest View also offers 

parades, weddings, reunions, convention 

events, company picnics, 

cookouts, special events and parties 

for all occasions. Party barns, 

pavilions and other areas are available 

for rent. 

Forest View Farms also invites 

everyone to join for a week 

of horsey fun at the horse camp, 

which is a great way to learn about 

horses and other farm animals. 

During the week at camp, campers 

will learn to brush, saddle and ride 

horses. Campers also will adopt 

one farm animal and take care of 

it for the week. Campers also will 

have a riding lessons and go on 

trail rides daily. 

The farm also has other types of 

horse-related activities throughout 

the week. 

Fall is upon us, and hayride season 

is here, while winter is fast approaching. 

And with the coming of 

snow brings sleigh rides. 

Gift certificates are available 

for any of the above and make 

great Christmas stocking stuffers 

or presents. 

Yes, Christ is still in Christmas 

at Forest View Farms, which recently 

opened a second location in 

Cedar Lake, Indiana. 

All are also invited to the fall 

festival and haunted activities. 

Call for additional details. 

Submitted by Forest View Farms. 

For more information, visit www. 

fvfarms.com, or call (708) 560-0306 

or (219) 365-1350. 

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takes great pride in the service it provides, 

the food it prepares, the drinks it delivers 

and the entire experience of every one 

of its guests. At the end of the day, the 

memories and lasting impressions that are 

made on those annual fishing trips to the 

Northwoods are the kind of lasting impressions 

and memories Stoney Point wants its 

guests to take with them when they leave 

the restaurant. 

Stoney Point Grill will be hosting its annual 

Brunch with Santa Saturday, Dec. 12. 

All of the traditional brunch favorites will 

be served, including an omelet station and 

waffle station. Also featured will be some 

of the house favorites from the regular 

dinner menu, plus mimosas and a Bloody 

Mary bar. 

Two seatings are available: 10 a.m. and 

12:30 p.m. And do not forget your camera, 

as Santa will be in attendance for photos 

and to jot down some notes from those 

Christmas lists. Reservations are available 

now by phone. 

Submitted by Stoney Point Grill, 19031 Old La- 

Grange Road in Mokena. For more information, 

call (708) 479-9700 or visit www.stoneypointgrill. 

com. 

From our succulent Ceviche De Mar to the mouth-watering 

Caramelized onion Ribeye, the menu will delight your 

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Tapping into seasonal spinal care 

Snowboarding, skiing, sledding 

and ice skating are fun activities 

often associated with the winter 

months, but what happens if one 

gets injured doing one of them? 

“The biggest injuries we always 

see are good old-fashioned back 

strains,” said Dr. Amir El Shami, a 

physical medicine and rehabilitation 

physician with the Illinois Spine & 

Scoliosis Center in Homer Glen. 

Sprains, compression fractures 

and fractures in general are also 

common injuries, he said. 

Whether a person takes a fall 

while skiing, tries a trick on a 

snowboard or crashes into someone 

else sledding, El Shami said 

the most important thing is to properly 

diagnose the injury. 

“Sometimes the sprains and 

strains are not so obvious,” he said. 

Once properly diagnosed, a 

number of treatment options are 

available, ranging from medications 

to strengthening exercises 

and physical therapies, to bracing 

and nonsurgical treatments, such 

as injections. The Illinois Spine 

& Scoliosis Center offers injections 

that can help relieve muscle 

spasms and tightness, and regenerate 

injured tissue. 

“The goal is to alleviate pain, 

and the ultimate goal is to keep the 

pain from coming back,” El Shami 

said, adding that most patients respond 

well to physical medicine 

and rehabilitation. 

According to Dr. Anthony Rinella, 

a spine and scoliosis surgeon and 

founder of the Illinois Spine & Scoliosis 

Center, roughly 90 percent of 

injuries can be treated nonsurgically. 

The most common injury that leads 

to surgery is spinal disc herniation, 

also known as a “slipped disc.” 

Depending on where the herniation 

is in the spine, pain can travel 

from the lower back down the back 

of the leg to the knee or from the 

neck, with pain in the shoulder and 

“The goal is to alleviate pain, and the 

ultimate goal is to keep the pain from 

coming back.” 

Dr. Amir El Shami — a physical medicine and rehabilitation 

physician with the Illinois Spine and Scoliosis Center 

in Homer Glen 

down the arm. 

Rinella said surgery is necessary 

only after all of the other treatment 

options have been exhausted. The 

only time a patient might be referred 

for surgery sooner is if he or 

she is experiencing a “foot drop,” 

where the front of the person’s foot 

literally drops as the person is trying 

to walk, or if there is pressure. 

“Anything that puts pressure on 

the nerve is a common reason to 

go in for surgery,” said Dr. Kris 

Siemionow, a spine and scoliosis 

surgeon with the Illinois Spine & 

Scoliosis Center. 

Although accidents happen, 

there are things people can do to 

reduce the risk of injury while enjoying 

winter sports. 

“The biggest thing you can do ... 

is to keep core strength as strong 

as possible,” Rinella said. “When 

your muscles are strong, it holds 

the spine stable in a balanced way.” 

Siemionow advised that people 

should try not to overestimate their 

abilities. If a person is traveling too 

fast for his or her skill level, he or 

she can lose control. 

“Every year, we get a couple of 

people that break their back,” Siemionow 

said. “The force of impact is 

directly proportional to your speed.” 

People should always prepare in 

advance for trips that involve athletics, 

Siemionow said. For example, 

engage in daily squats and other 

core muscle strengthening exercises 

before hitting the ski slopes. 

People should be aware of altitude 

changes, as well. Shortness of 

breath or being dehydrated can put 

a person at a higher risk for strain, 

sprain and even disc herniation, Siemionow 

said. 

Submitted by Illinois Spine & Scoliosis 

Center, 12701 W. 143rd St. in 

Homer Glen. For more information, 

visit www.myissc.com or call (877) 

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