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New Lenox is to host free
senior driving seminar
Submitted by the office of
State Rep. Margo McDermed
State Rep. Margo Mc-
Dermed is pleased to offer
a Senior Driving Seminar
in collaboration with the Illinois
Secretary of State.
The two-hour class is offered
at 10 a.m. Tuesday,
June 6 at the New Lenox
Police Department, 200
Veterans Parkway in New
Lenox. This will give senior
citizens an opportunity to
refresh their memory for the
written driving test when
renewing their licenses.
The seminar is taught by
an instructor from the Secretary
of State’s Office and
includes an extensive overview
of the contents of the
Rules of the Road booklet
and sample test. It is offered
free of charge.
“I know how important
it is for seniors to maintain
their independence and being
able to drive is an important
part of that,” Mc-
Dermed said. “For good
reason the Illinois Secretary
of State’s office has additional
requirements and
measures for senior drivers.
I invite any and all senior
citizens to these driving
seminars as I know they
will benefit greatly from
this refresher course.”
Illinois drivers can renew
their licenses for four years
between ages 69 and 80.
Until the age of 86, licensed
drivers can renew for two
years and after 87 years, the
license needs to be renewed
annually. Drivers who are
75 years of age or older at
the time their current driver
license expires are generally
required to renew their
license in person at a local
DMV. All drivers have to
take a vision test, but in addition,
drivers will be asked
to take a written knowledge
test every 8 years, unless
they have no traffic violations.
Drivers over 75 years
have to take a road test at
the time of renewal.
For those with any questions
or would like to attend,
please RSVP by calling
McDermed’s office at
(815) 277-2079.
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always shared it with the
members and people in
the neighborhood. He also
took Kubal and many other
members out mushroom
hunting, which was one of
his other favorite hobbies,
along with woodworking
and knitting.
Things took a dramatic
turn when he was diagnosed
with stomach cancer. Phyllis
said he became weak and
lost up to 40 pounds during
his cancer bout.
He still managed to attend
a few more field days and
conferences until last when
he was too ill to go. Phyllis
said he was heartbroken the
day he decided not to go to
the 2016 conference. Then
months later, the IGS was
heartbroken to hear the news
of his passing.
“Don was a wonderful
guy, and I miss him dearly,”
Kubal said. “I would’ve done
anything for him because he
was always there when you
needed him. He was the first
person who approached me
and bought me dinner when I
put together one of these field
days, and we got to be good
friends after that.”
Phylis will always remember
her husband for his love
for his family, friends and, of
course, geography.
“Our marriage lasted 52
years,” she said. “That’s unusual
these days. I’ll always
remember him being a kind,
generous and gentle man,
and he loved geography
and his students. He was in
heaven when he would meet
someone who he had taught
before.”
Ginger and Ozzie
The Lamont family
New Lenox residents
Woof, woof. My name is Ginger. I’m 12
years old. My little brother, Ozzie, who is
18 months old, joined our family a little
over a year ago, after my big sister, Allie
crossed over the rainbow bridge. We have
THE best “people” who spoil us! We get lots
and lots of walks, yummy treats, lots of car
rides and even get to snuggle on the couch!
Would you like to see your pet pictured as The New
Lenox Patriot’s Pet of the Week? Send your pet’s
photo and a few sentences explaining why your pet
is outstanding to Editor James Sanchez at james@
newlenoxpatriot.com or 11516 W. 183rd St., Office
Condo 3, Suite SW, Orland Park, Ill. 60467.