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8 | May 24, 2018 | The Mokena Messenger NEWS mokenamessenger.com D159 From Page 4 Students, families, friends, local business leaders and D210 faculty attend Scholarship night May 7 at Lincoln-Way Central High School. Photo submitted D210 students earn more than $1.7M in scholarships Submitted by Lincoln-Way Community High School District 210 District 210 Scholarship Nights kicked off on May 7 at Lincoln- Way Central, followed by Lincoln-Way West on May 8 and wrapped up with Lincoln-Way East on May 9. Between all three schools, 389 graduating seniors were awarded $1,737,995. Local community businesses, individuals and families, organizations, and foundations presented scholarships to graduating students in each school’s auditorium, where family members, staff and friends congratulated each recipient with cheers and applause. Members of the Lincoln-Way community donated more than $300,000 in scholarships. Children helping children Submitted by Dr. Julian Rogus Elementary School The students at Dr. Julian Rogus Elementary School, in Summit Hill School District 161, were offered the opportunity to participate in St. Jude Children’s Hospital Math-a-Thon, an educationally based program that challenges students to work math problems that are fun and intriguing while providing a positive learning experience. “Senior Scholarship Night is a fantastic example of how our amazing community supports the goals and aspirations of our students,” Lincoln-Way Central college counselor Janet Reis said. “It is an evening that changes lives both for the recipients and the families and organizations that provide the scholarships.” Among the awards at each ceremony, memorial scholarships were given to students in memory of community members’ loved ones. Local businesses and nonprofits showed their support by offering scholarships to graduating seniors who have shown interest or talent in a specific area of study, activity or sport. “At Lincoln-Way West, we are so proud to showcase some of our This year, the students of Dr. Julian Rogus raised $12,854 for the children and families of St. Jude. Proceeds help to cover all costs for families without insurance, and help to cover all costs above those reimbursable by third party insurance for families who have insurance. Over the past 17 years, Dr. Julian Rogus has raised more than $184,000 for the children and families of St. Jude. most talented students, and the generosity of our community is amazing,” college counselor Tim Daly said. Three military scholarships and four Chick Evans Caddie Scholarships, totaling $1,436,000, were awarded throughout the events. • Jared Bachman from Lincoln- Way Central earned an Air Force Academy appointment, valued at $416,000; • Trevor Horn of Lincoln-Way East earned a United States Naval Academy appointment, valued at $400,000; • Lauren Hunter at Lincoln- Way East earned a United States Merchant Marine Academy appointment, valued at $220,000; • Chick Evans Scholarships for Caddies were awarded to four Lincoln-Way East Students Hannah Hill, who will attend Purdue University; Timothy Magee, who will attend University of Minnesota Twin Cities; Connor Noonen, who will attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; and Daniel Smith, who will attend University of Missouri-Columbia. Each scholarship is valued at $25,000 per year, or $100,000 for four years. “We are so appreciative of the organizations for their time, effort and support in making this evening possible,” said Lincoln- Way East counselor Lynne Jurges. “Their scholarships can be life changing for our students. We are thrilled they believe in our students and find them worthy to represent their organizations.” Dr. Julian Rogus Elementary School students (left to right)Elijah Drozd, Kyle Romines, Danny Ceko, Dominic Albor, Christion Urban, Jenna Karim, Carmela Goebel and Delia Tiarks pose wearing their Math-a-Thon shirts. All together, students raised $12,854 for the program, which benefits children and families at St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Photo submitted Moving forward During meeting, board members approved personnel recommendations including a new director of student services, Allison Cirone Aparicio, and Mokena Elementary School Principal Rachel Chorely. Aparicio was a 2002 graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago, and holds master’s degrees from both the University of St. Francis and Concordia University in Chicago. She will bring more than 15 years of experience in education with her, with 12 of those spent working specifically with students with disabilities. Chorley previously served as the Pupil Services Administrator at Community Consolidated School District 181 in Hinsdale and has bachelor’s and master’s degree from Eastern Illinois University as well as a master’s degree from Concordia Univeristy in Chicago. School board elections for the positions of president, vice president and secretary resolved with Riedl, Jaime Staly and Anna Briscoe all voted to serve another year in their current, respective positions. Board meetings for the upcoming year will remain at 7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. Meetings are held in the board room at Mokena Elementary School. In his written report to the board, Castillo reported that 71 percent of families in the district has provided their residency verification, while 273 families have yet to complete the requirement. Dr. Kathleen Wilkey, assistant superintendent of instruction, reported that there are 129 students enrolled for kindergarten in the fall, which is in line with the 134 students who were enrolled at this same time last year. The board approved the tentative amended 2018 budget, which will be on display at the district office for 30 days. At the June meeting, the board will vote to approve the budget, which will subsequently be submitted tot the Illinois State Board of Education. In addition to approving the budge, items on the agenda for the June 20 meeting include discussion on the future of the district’s music program and a presentation regarding an increase in Will County sales tax, which would benefit public school sin the county. The board is scheduled to have a special meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30 to discuss bids for summer projects.
® mokenamessenger.com news the Mokena Messenger | May 24, 2018 | 9 Police Reports Police: Bystander faces drug, resisting charges Ryan M. Canniff, 18, of 19935 Everett Lane in Mokena, was charged May 6 with possession of cannabis 10 grams or less, possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting/obstructing an officer/firefighter/correctional officer. According to police reports, an officer went to the 19300 block of Ashbrook Lane to check on a assist call with the New Lenox Fire Department for a subject who had a medical emergency. The subject was transported to Silver Cross Hospital along with his family to escort him. The officer advised another officer at the scene to patrol the area because of recent car and residential burglaries. While leaving the scene, the officer noticed a vehicle parked across the street with two subjects inside, including Canniff. The officer approached the vehicle and asked what they were doing in the area. Canniff reportedly told the officer he did not live in the area, and then several times refused the officer’s request to show ID. The officer reportedly could smell cannabis and asked Canniff to exit the vehicle, a request Canniff allegedly refused. After reportedly struggling with Canniff for 3-5 minutes, the officer called in for assistance from additional officers. The assisting officers were able to pull Canniff from his vehicle, and he was laced under arrest. The officer then conducted a search of Canniff’s vehicle and reportedly found a baggie with what was later identified as 3.1 grams of cannabis. May 6 • Earnest L. Tillery, 42, of 400 Siegmund St. in Joliet, was charged with DUI-alcohol, DUI BAC over .08, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and causing an accident involving property damage. According to police reports, an officer was dispatched for a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of West 195th Street and South LaGrange Road. Upon arrival, the officer spoke to Tillery, who reportedly told the officer that his vehicle was hit by the victim’s. The officer then spoke with the victim, who reportedly told the officer it was Tillery who had run into the back of his vehicle while stopped at a red light. Then, two witnesses who allegedly had been following Tillery on Interstate 80 because Tillery almost hit their vehicle and was swerving across the road, told the officer they had contacted 911 and were in the Area students receive scholarships through Mokena Woman’s Club Submitted by GFWC Mokena Woman’s Club The GFWC Mokena Woman’s Club is pleased to announce the winners of its scholarships for 2018. All recipients are Mokena residents graduating from Lincoln-Way Central, Lincoln-Way East or Providence Catholic High School. The following received awards: Alyssa Arce, Nora Czupek, Nicholas Finn, Haley Fioretti, Sydney Fornnarino, Gillian Genardo, Delaney LoConte, Taylor Miron, Stephanie Nolasco, Claire Peters, Julia Roessler, Molly Schuringa and Robert Tervin. The GFWC Mokena Woman’s Club also sponsored two sophomore students to attend the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership program. They were Nicoletta Salvatore from Lincoln- Way Central and Mary Grace McGrath from Providence Catholic. The Joliet Junior College Endowment Scholarships given through the GFWC Mokena Woman’s Club were awarded to Cailie Rohrbacher from Lincoln Way- Central, Dominic Tagler from Lincoln Way-East and Sara Schelinski from Lincoln Way-West. The funds for the scholarships were raised at the Club’s annual Holli-Daze Arts and Crafts Show, which is held in the fall. The event is the Club’s major fundraiser and a year-round project. Over the past 56 years, the Club has awarded 225 scholarships totaling more than $156,000. The Club was established in 1960 and began offering scholarships to students in 1962. It is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Illinois. process of reporting Tillery when the accident occurred. The officer reportedly then spoke to Tillery again, and this time could smell alcohol on his breath. The officer asked Tillery to participate in several field sobriety tests, which he reportedly failed. The officer asked to search Tillery’s vehicle, which Tillery allegedly consented to, and the officer found an open bottle of liquor under some clothes in the back seat behind the passenger seat. Tillery was then placed under arrest. Later at the Mokena police station, Tillery was found to have a BAC of .229. EDITOR’S NOTE: The Mokena Messenger’s police reports come from the Mokena Police Department. Anyone listed in these reports is considered to be innocent of all charges until proven guilty in a court of law. CONTACT MFPD announces calls for service in April Submitted by Mokena Fire Protection District The Mokena Fire Protection District responded to a total of 193 calls for service for the month of April, including the following: • Emergency medical services - 87 • Auto accident response - 20 • Request for citizen assist - 25 • Carbon monoxide alarm Bob Spychalski BROKER •CustomizedMarketingCampaign •Freeprofessional&dronephotography •Strongonline&socialmediaexposure •5starZillowagent •LocalResident 630.728.8490 HELP YOUR CUSTOMERS INTO ACTION THIS SEASON. The Mokena Messenger LORA HEALY 708.326.9170 ext. 31 l.healy@22ndcenturymedia.com - 3 • Commercial fire alarm - 13 • Fire investigation - 1 • Gas leak - 2 • Mutual aid response - 18 • Residential fire response - 3 • Structure fire - 2 • Commercial trouble alarm - 19 For more information on the Mokena Fire Protection District, visit mokenafire.org. BOB SPYCHALSKI ILC 8509 0318
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