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24 | November 17, 2016 | The orland park prairie Life & Arts opprairie.com Stringing it together Orland School D135 showcases orchestral talents at Sandburg Quartet Furioso, the Sandburg High School Honors String Quartet, stands during the event. Linda Nussbaum (middle) presents the combined eighth-grade orchestras of Century, Jerling and Orland junior high schools. Violinist Sofia Maksymkiv (left), of Century Jr. High School, performs with a row of violinists Nov. 3 during Orland School District 135’s Eighth-Grade Orchestra Festival. Photos by Laurie Fanelli/22nd Century Media Orland Park Public Library to present ‘A Century of Citizen Action in Health Care Reform’ The Orland Fire Protection District welcomes seniors to annual luncheon Submitted by Orland Park Public Library Orland Park Public Library is to host an exhibit called “For All the People: A Century of Citizen Action in Health Care Reform,” which is to be accompanied by a presentation by Beatrix Hoffman, the exhibition’s curator. Hoffman is author of the book “Health Care for Some: Rights and Rationing in the United States since 1930,” and a professor of history at Northern Illinois University. Health care reform has been a contentious political issue in the United States for more than 100 years. From the beginning of the 20th century to today, citizens have made their voices heard in these debates. Even after the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010 — which expanded access to health insurance coverage for millions of people — Americans continue to disagree on whether and how to make quality health care available to all. Early in the 20th century, rapid industrialization, new waves of immigration and growing labor unrest made the health of workers and the poor a matter of national concern. Citizen groups worked with doctors and nurses to find ways to extend medical care to more people. Starting in the 1920s, health care became more expensive, putting medical advances beyond the reach of many Americans. Attempts to establish a national system of insurance repeatedly failed, but activist citizens and health professionals worked to expand access by creating public health services, developing new types of coverage and fighting hospital discrimination. Health care reform is usually associated with presidents and national leaders, but this exhibit and presentation tells the lesser-known story of how movements of ordinary people helped shape the changing American health care system. The six-banner traveling exhibit highlights images from over 100 years of citizen action for health care reform. The participation of grassroots groups in battles over health care reform continues in the 21st century. Activism helped shape the Affordable Care Act of 2010, which outlawed most types of insurance discrimination and extended health coverage to many of the uninsured. Citizens’ groups faced off at town meetings during the battle over “Obamacare,” and are playing a major role in the debate over the constitutionality and implementation of the law. New types of citizen action also have emerged to address new health care challenges, from illness and disability among military veterans to the rising number of elderly in the United States. This traveling exhibit is sponsored by the National Library of Medicine, on display at the Orland Park Public Library from Nov. 21- Dec. 31. Hoffman will speak about the history of health care reform in the United States and the involvement of citizens and activist groups in health care debates over the past century at 7 p.m. Dec. 2. To find out more about this exhibit and more from the National Library of Medicine, visit nlm.nih. gov/exhibition/forallthepeople. The Orland Park Public Library is located at 14921 Ravinia Avenue in Orland Park. For more information, visit orlandparklibrary.org. Event to take place from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 1 Submitted by Orland Fire Protection District The Orland Fire Protection District is to host a luncheon to honor senior residents of the district. The luncheon is to be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the district’s administrative building at 9790 W. 151st St. Doors are to open at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $10 each, and proceeds will go to support the district’s senior education services. Seniors interested in attending and enjoying the lunch while learning more about the Orland Fire District should contact the district and administrator Joan Pickens at the Administration Building, or by call (708) 349- 0074 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. The luncheon is a good opportunity to learn more about the fire district, its services and to meet other seniors living in the fire district. Residents invited to silent auction of wreaths at the <strong>OP</strong> History Museum Submitted by Village of Orland Park Decorated wreaths will be available for viewing and purchase via silent auction at the “Handmade for the Holidays” open house from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Village’s History Museum, 14415 S. Beacon Ave. This free event will include holiday exhibits, hors d’oeuvres and beverages, viewing and bidding on the decorated wreaths and musical entertainment provided by the Sandburg High School Chamber Singers.
opprairie.com Dining Out the orland park prairie | November 17, 2016 | 25 The Dish Complex, homemade dishes aplenty at Eggheadz Cafe James Sanchez, Contributing Editor A laid-back, leisurely environment is what one might expect when walking into a breakfast establishment on a normal weekday morning. There is no such atmosphere at Eggheadz Cafe. A Thursday morning at the Tinley Park restaurant is met with exuberant chatter from families and couples at their tables, while servers bustle about, taking orders and serving food. The short clink and rattle of silverware hitting the plate was constant throughout the 190-seat eatery, which often is near capacity. Yet, owner Peter Mastorakos is not fazed, looking over at the waiting area at the front of the door to only see a few patrons waiting to be seated. “This is calm for us,” Mastorakos said. This is like a walk in the park.” That’s because on weekends at Eggheadz, that area is filled, at times to the point where lines are out the door, with patrons waiting to eat from more than 70 different breakfast options (more than 150 total, including the lunch menu) — all of which Mastorakos proudly said are homemade and cooked with quality ingredients. With numerous breakfast spots all over the south suburbs, going the extra step in making everything from scratch is his recipe to standing out against his competition. And that is not just limited to the food. It has a juice bar for freshly squeezed items, including orange, Fuji apple, pear and cranberry, as well as mixtures, like its signature blend of pineapple, banana and spinach. “It costs a little extra, but you could taste the difference,” he said of his press juicers. The natural, sweet beverage plays as a perfect complement to all of the savory offerings Eggheadz has, including its signature steak skillet ($11.59). The heaping dish comes with 8 ounces of grilled sirloin steak, shredded hash Eggheadz Cafe 16952 Oak Park Avenue in Tinley Park Hours 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Sunday For more information ... Web: www.eggheadzcafe.com Phone: (708) 444-0880 browns, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, and Monterey jack and cheddar cheese, topped with two eggs any way. Mastorakos served it with eggs sunny-side up for the yolk to run through every layer of the skillet concoction to help the cheeses pull together the ingredients together for hearty, creamy bites in every forkful. Those who prefer a sweeter breakfast can go for the French sampler ($9.99), which is French toast served three different ways. One third is Eggheadz’s signature French toast, which is stuffed with mascarpone and cream cheese, then topped with cherry kijafa. The other is red velvet, covered in fresh, glazed strawberries. And the last third is banana nut, topped with bananas and walnuts. A dollop of whipped cream is placed in the middle, and powdered sugar and cinnamon are sprinkled all over the plate. It is all part of Mastorakos’ motto to “eat with your eyes first, and then with your mouth.” “I think if something looks good on the plate and tastes good, that’s very important,” Mastorakos said. “A lot of people don’t pay attention to how the food is presented to the customer.” To accommodate a wider clientele and customer requests, Eggheadz added its own gluten-free menu of waffles, pancakes and crepes. He said he did his research in finding the combination of perfect gluten-free flours. He found a combination that makes for light and creamy dishes. “You have to listen to the customer of what their needs and The Eggheadz Signature ($11.59) is a skillet featuring roughly 8 ounces of grilled sirloin steak, mixed with shredded hash browns, green peppers, onions, a blend of cheeses and topped with two eggs any way. It also is served with buttermilk pancakes or toast. Photos by James Sanchez/22nd Century Media wants are,” he said. “You have to adjust with the times.” Listening to the customers and doling out good food is what has delivered Eggheadz’s lively, busy atmosphere since opening in 2010. The restaurant is to hit its six-year anniversary at the end of the month. “I truly enjoy this, as hectic as it gets,” he said. “I still get a rush every time I come in here.” A dish not to miss ... Mastorakos said the Tuscan chicken panini ($9.59) is one of the favorites for the lunch crowd. It has chunks of grilled chicken breast as a base, and it is layered with pesto, sun-dried tomatoes and mozzarella. Roasted red pepper mayo and a pickle is served on the side, along with your choice of a bowl of homemade soup or the restaurant’s famed pasta salad. For the sweeter palate, the French sampler ($9.99) serves French toast three different ways: stuffed French toast, topped with cherry kijafa; red velvet, topped with fresh, glazed strawberries; and banana nut, topped with bananas and walnuts.
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