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24 | May 4, 2017 | The orland park prairie Life & Arts opprairie.com Resident volunteers for birthday Submitted by Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation Orland Park resident George Reddel celebrated his 90th birthday by labeling and processing toys at the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation. The not-for-profit foundation provides comfort and distraction from painful procedures to children and teens diagnosed with cancer by providing a toy or gift card in 50 cancer treatment centers nationwide. Reddel is usually joined in his volunteer efforts by 8-10 clients of Elim Christian Services, an organization the mission of which is to equip children and adults who are battling disabilities to achieve their highest potential. Although more than 30 people typically volunteer their time and talents each and every week at the Treasure Chest Foundation, few if any are either as enthusiastic as George Reddel. Achieving one’s highest potential and helping those less fortunate would be lofty goals for someone of any age. At 90 years old, the fact that Reddel is doing just that is a testament to his positive outlook and impressive Attention Builders: Advertise with 22nd Century Media Reach 92,000+ Southwest Suburban homes. ® Contact Lora Healy Orland Park resident George Reddel assists on a toy labeling project at the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation warehouse in Orland Park. Photo submitted stamina. And of course, the ultimate beneficiaries of his kindness and compassion are the 10,000 children and teens battling cancer nationwide who are able to select a toy from a Treasure Chest after every painful treatment they endure. For more information about the Treasure Chest Foundation, contact Colleen Kisel at (708) 687-8697 or visit the foundation’s website at www.treasurechest.org. 708.326.9170 ext. 31 l.healy@22ndcenturymedia.com Kolmar School’s Jackie Lichter delivers more than 55 toys and $300 in gift cards at the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation’s Orland Park warehouse. Photo submitted Kolmar School’s Family Bingo Night benefits children with cancer Submitted by Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation Students and families at Kolmar School in Oak Lawn are giving to children and teens fighting cancer. Maxfields helps the Treasure Chest Foundation Submitted by Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation The customers at Maxfields restaurant in Lombard are giving to children and teens fighting cancer. Maxfields customers recently collected more than $1,000 in toys and $85 in gift cards to benefit the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation. The POTCF is a unique organization whose services impact more than 10,000 young cancer patients each month in 18 states across the nation. Nowhere else in the nation does such a program exist. Colleen Kisel founded the The school recently sponsored a Family Bingo Night to benefit the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation. After the last number was called, the event had taken in more than 55 toys and $300 in gift cards for children and teens battling cancer. For more information about the Treasure Chest Foundation, contact Colleen Kisel at (708) 687-8697 or visit the foundation’s website at www.treasurechest.org. Maxfields restaurant patron and toy drive chairwoman Jan Patocka (left) and restaurant patron Daryl Kaspar display some of the toys donated at the Treasure Chest Foundation’s Orland Park warehouse. Photo submitted organization in 1996 after her then seven-year-old son Martin had been diagnosed with leukemia in 1993. Ms. Kisel discovered that giving her son a toy after each procedure provided a calming distraction from his pain, noting that when children are diagnosed with cancer their world soon becomes filled with doctors, nurses, chemotherapy drugs, surgeries and seemingly endless painful procedures.
opprairie.com Life & Arts the orland park prairie | May 4, 2017 | 25 Trolley to take Orland Township on lilac trip Submitted by Orland Township Orland Township is to offer a trolley to Lilac Time in Lombard. The even is to take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, May 11. Participants can join the Township for a trolley ride to Lilacia Park in Lombard. The day will start at Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave. in Orland Park, where the trolleys will pick up everyone. There will then be lunch at Casey’s, followed by an hour-and--half guided walking tour through the lilac gardens. Attendees will learn how lilacs made it from Asia Minor to Austria and France, and eventually to North America. There is a gift shop on site at Lilacia Park, filled with hand-crafted items from local artists available for purchase. After the Lilacia Park tour, the trolley will take the group around historical parts of Lombard for a 35-minute guided trolley tour. Then, the trolleys are to take everyone back to Orland Township. Orland Grassland second in Big Year Competition Submitted by Forest Preserves of Cook County The Forest Preserves of Cook County are a wellknown destination for human visitors, but it is also a popular rest stop for thousands of visiting migratory birds. The FPCC’s 2016 Big Year Competition recorded more than 250 bird species in the forest preserves. Many of these rare birds take refuge here during their winter and spring migratory journeys. The Busse Woods Big Year team, The Buffleheads, took home first place in the nine-month-long effort to record the most bird species. The Buffleheads recorded nearly 200 species at Busse Woods in Elk Grove Village. A total of 21 teams throughout the preserves recorded their findings at Forest Preserves sites between March 1, 2016, and Dec. 31, 2016. In total, Busse Woods saw 23 different species of waterfowl, as well as 14 species of shorebirds and 33 species of warblers. Orland Grassland came in second place with 194 total bird species, and Spring Creek/Penny Road Pond came in third place with 179 bird species. While spotting the most species of birds was one component of the Big Year competition, participants also were judged by which team could attract the most new birders. Orland Grassland led with 87 new birder visits, while the Bemis Woods team hosted 28 new birder visits. The road to pastoral associate is paved in service Orland Parker talks expanded role with Tinley Park church Jon DePaolis Freelance Reporter A longtime St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church parishioner is serving in a new way. Mike Rubino, of Orland Park, was named pastoral associate at the Tinley Park church near the tail end of 2016. Rubino and his wife, Kathy, have been at St. Julie since 1988. And recently, after a health concern caused him to leave the company for which he consulted, Rubino had some time on his hands. “I had been approached once before about the deaconate, particularly because I had been very involved in church,” Rubino said. “I taught catechism for 35 years, so it is a big part of my life.” After being asked by the Rev. Lou Tylka to serve as pastoral associate, Rubino said he thought about it and accepted. He began Dec. 12, 2016. For Rubino, his faith has always been important to him. “I believe in the traditions, and I believe wholeheartedly in Christ,” Rubino said. “I actually thought about becoming a priest when I was younger. But then [God] sent Kathy into my life, and I was told by another priest that I was talking to that I’d make a good father but he thought I’d make a better dad. That kind of stuck with me.” A wedding and three children — Joseph, Andrew and Michelle — later, Rubino said he still had a desire to serve the church in some way. “Catholicism means a “I was told by another priest that I was talking to that I’d make a good father but he thought I’d make a better dad. That kind of stuck with me.” Mike Rubino — Orland Park resident, on starting a family instead of joining the priesthood but remaining involved with St. Julie Billiart great deal to me,” he said. “It’s a big part of my life. I’ve met a lot of very good friends through St. Julie, who are still friends to this day — lifelong relationships.” As such, Rubino got involved in a myriad of ways with the church. “I wanted to serve,” he said. “I taught catechism for every grade level but fourth grade. When you are teaching and working with kids and being able to make Bible stories that meant a lot to you and make it come alive for a kid — to me it was very fulfilling.” He said it also is gratifying to go to church on Sundays and be greeted by one of his former students. “That’s a neat feeling, because [that means] they are still here, still active, still involved,” Rubino said. “Right there, that is a reward unto itself.” Mike Rubino, of Orland Park, stands inside St. Julie Billiart in Tinley Park, where he recently took on the role of pastoral associate. Photo submitted Rubino also served on the parish council, was a Eucharistic minister, acted as chairman of special and social events, and organized teen and service projects. As pastoral associate, Rubino is coordinator of parish communications and public relations, as well as the church website. Rubino said he also will be organizing and coordinating social activities for the church, such as parish fundraisers like a bonfire, Fellowship Sunday — an event he started many years ago — and senior events. He also works with nearby affiliate churches, like St. Elizabeth Seton, on fundraisers. “I’m also planning a golf outing for the summer — so things that involve bringing the parish and the parishioners together,” Rubino said. He also does committal services for funerals, Communion services for nursing homes, and helps with technological work at St. Julie. This work appeals to him. As a regional manager for J.P. Morgan and as delivery manager for BP North America, Rubino said he enjoyed projects. “I enjoyed taking them from conception to following through on execution and reviewing how things went,” he said. “One of my strengths is definitely project planning — the details, making sure that all the Is are dotted and Ts are crossed.” Rubino also plans to pursue a certificate in pastoral studies through the Catholic Theological Union in September.
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