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4 | July 19, 2018 | The frankfort station news frankfortstation.com Orland Park man dead after crash in Frankfort Township T.J. Kremer III Contributing Editor An Orland Park man died July 10 after his vehicle ended up in a ditch late in the evening of July 9 on the north side of LaPorte Road in Mokena, according to a press release from the Will County Sheriff’s Office. Michael B. Anderson, 45, was transported to Silver Cross Hospital’s emergency room, where he was pronounced deceased at 12:02 a.m. July 10, according to a press release issued the same day by the Will County Coroner’s Office. An autopsy performed that day noted the cause of death as multiple injuries due to a single-vehicle crash at La- Porte Road and 114th Place in Frankfort Township, according to the Coroner’s Office. The final manner of death is to be determined by the coroner after toxicology and medical reports are completed, according to the release. Frankfort police were following a vehicle they attempted to stop for speeding, according to the release from the Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s deputies reportedly attempted to assist; however, Frankfort police advised that they were no longer following the vehicle but gave the description as a white Chevy Impala. While on routine patrol in the area of Route 30 and Schoolhouse Road, a deputy reportedly spotted the offending vehicle heading westbound on Route 30. The deputy turned on his emergency lights, but the driver, From July 10 later identified as Anderson, refused to stop, according to the release. Anderson reportedly continued northbound on Schoolhouse approaching Francis Road, attempted to turn west onto Francis but spun out and continued eastbound on Francis. The deputy then turned off his emergency lights, stopped following the driver and cleared the stop, police said. A short time later, a different sheriff’s deputy observed a vehicle wrecked in the ditch on the north side of LaPorte Road, near East Brightway Road in Mokena, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The report states that the Mokena Fire Protection District arrived on scene and extricated Anderson from the vehicle. Initial reports indicate that Anderson was traveling westbound on LaPorte when he lost control of his vehicle while crossing the railroad tracks. The vehicle struck a guardrail on the north side of LaPorte and broke free from its supports, and the vehicle came to rest in the ditch, police said. According to the report, open alcohol was found in the Chevy Impala at the time of the accident. Anderson had active warrants out of Cook County for larceny and violating probation. The Chevy Impala was not Anderson’s vehicle, according to police. Managing Editor Bill Jones contributed to this story. For more on this and other Breaking News, visit Frankfort Station.com. Summit Hill D161 Board of Education Board members prepare for 2018-2019 school year Caitlin Fyfe Freelance Reporter The Summit Hill D161 Board of Education unanimously voted July 11 to approve goals for the upcoming school year, in addition to discussing a preliminary 2018-19 District budget, appointing members of a K-12 district feasibility committee and approving the employment of a new principal for Dr. Julian Rogus School. The appointed board members of the feasibility committee — David Faber, Jim Martin, and Board President Rich Marron — will investigate the possibility of transforming D161 into a K-12 district. Along with the board members, the selected Police reports Round it Up A brief recap of other items discussed at the July 11 D161 meeting: • The updated enrollment report disclosed a total of 2,266 registered kindergarten students, estimating 18-22 children per classroom. • Enrollment trends from 2015-16 highlighted an enrollment fluctuation in D161 at Walker Elementary School and Summit Hill Junior High. • Additions made to the preliminary budget revealed the upcoming school year is comparable to the previous year, aside from the transportation fund. • Future meetings were scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 8 and Aug. 22 at the Mary Drew Administration Center. committee members will serve as a segue between the community and the board. However, due to the absence of Martin, the committee meeting was postponed for next week, where the appointed members will be given more information. “We will post that to the website [summithill.org] as soon as we have the exact date and time,” Marron said. Julian Rogus's newly appointed principal, Colin Bradley, will succeed Michael Ruffalo at the school. Bradley previously served as the assistant principal at Summit Hill Junior High School. As well as making adjustments, the board also reinforced the S.M.A.R.T. Goals Program — an acronym for specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely — as a foundation for school improvement in an array of areas. “I appreciate that we’re addressing bullying to promote a safe-learning environment because I think that's still very important and will continue as times change,” Board Vice President Stacey Borgens said. Along with the Illinois Department of Transporta- Woman charged with aggravated battery A California woman faces multiple misdemeanor criminal charges after allegedly trespassing and kicking a police officer on July 10, according to Frankfort Deputy Police Chief Kevin Keegan. Janelle E. Halbrook, 23, of 9846 Bartley Ave. in Santa Fe Springs, Calif., was charged with aggravated battery to a police officer, resisting arrest and criminal trespass to a residence. In an email, Keegan reported officers were called to a disturbance in the 100 block of Pacific Street involving a homeowner who wanted Halbrook removed from the property. He stated officers repeatedly asked Halbrook to leave willingly, but she refused to do so, and when they told her she was under arrest for trespassing, Halbrook reportedly would not put her hands behind her back, continued to pull her arms away and kicked the sergeant on scene, knocking him to the ground. Halbrook was allegedly intoxicated during the incident, Keegan said. July 10 • Wan L. Doby, 20, of 225 Early St. in Park Forest, was cited for allegedly driving with a suspended license. • Damage was reported to a vehicle in the 9100 block of Holland Harbor Circle. July 8 • Miscellaneous items were reported stolen from an unsecured vehicle in the 21400 block of English Circle between July 5 and July 8. • Randy L. Sawyer, 31, of 108 Indianwood Boulevard in Park Forest, was cited for allegedly driving with a suspended license. • Travis P. Temple, 20, of 12032 S. 73rd Court in Palos Heights, was cited for allegedly speeding 35 miles per hour over the posted speed limit. July 6 • Items were reported taken from a vehicle in a business parking lot in the 20100 block of La Grange Road. July 5 • Miscellaneous items were reported stolen from two businesses in the 21200 block of S. La Grange Road after a forced entry. Please see d161, 9 July 2 • A 2013 Hyundai was reported stolen from the north side of the Speedway Gas located at 19730 S. Harlem Ave. The Hyundai's owner reportedly left the vehicle running while he entered the store to purchase refreshments. EDITOR’S NOTE: The Frankfort Station’s Police Reports are compiled from official reports found online on the Frankfort Police Department’s website or releases issued by the department and other agencies. Individuals named in these reports are considered innocent of all charges until proven guilty in a court of law.
frankfortstation.com news the frankfort station | July 19, 2018 | 5 Frankfort therapeutic riding center assists people with disabilities Cynthia Freeman Editorial intern Animals can often provide an invaluable source of comfort and support, and for individuals with disabilities, horse-based therapeutic options can be especially lifechanging. At the Sojourn Therapeutic Riding and Equine Assisted Learning Center in Frankfort, therapeutic methods consist of equine-assisted activities and therapeutic riding. These techniques are designed to help riders with disabilities improve their cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being, all while enhancing their lives through the power of the horse. This month, Sojourn opened its doors to the public to showcase what it has to offer. The ribbon-cutting and open house, held from 5-7 p.m. July 11, allowed visitors to walk around the facilities, see the horses and learn more about the company's work. Barbara Mulry, Sojourn's executive director, started the company about 12 years ago with her own two horses. Her background in special education teaching, combined with having an Horses at the riding center help people with disabilities improve their physical, social, emotional and mental well-being. Delaney Barnes (middle), of Oak Forest, is lifted onto a horse July 11 at the Sojourn Therapeutic Riding and Equine Assisted Learning Center in Frankfort as (left to right) Nick Gabb, of Frankfort; Daina Tricou, of Frankfort; and Samantha Palya of New Lenox assist her. Photos by Cynthia Freeman/22nd Century Media autistic brother, has helped Mulry acquire a sweet spot for helping individuals with disabilities. After years as a successful therapeutic riding center, the facility has accumulated 12 therapeutic horses for individuals to ride and recently added a lift for people with paralysis. Many organizations have contributed financially to Sojourn throughout the years, including the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. Without a grant donation from the foundation, which helped fund the paralysis lift, children and adults with paralysis would have a much more difficult time getting atop their horse. Although Sojourn is a facility dedicated to therapeutic riding and equine-assisted learning, it also focuses a good amount of time on non-verbal and verbal communication lessons. Participating riders have various skill levels; several children are already riding independently, while some need the assistance of a spotter and others require full support. The staff at Sojourn TRC have made the effort to make sure more skills are taught than just riding a horse. With assigned horses, the children can develop a connection and relationship with the animals, as well as really feel like the horse they are riding is their horse. “Another thing we really try to focus on is having the child have a lot of rhythm, have a lot of rhythmic movement, and then that will help the child even with balance," Mulry said. "Because balance is very often an issue for the kids as well." She also noted, “A rhythm is very important for relaxation.” Mulry added that though relaxation is a key concept in therapeutic strategies, doing sports alone is very important for brain activity. For the body to be actively doing something, the brain must focus on the task at hand, which comprehensively affects the individual in a positive way. “I think that working with animals in particular is very beneficial for all children and there are very few animals that will allow you on their backs and I think that’s a trust issue," Mulry said. "So, for children to have that trust with an animal that’s actually carrying the child, I think that that’s a phenomenal feeling too." To find out more information about lessons, camps, donating and volunteering, visit www.sojourntrc.org. Broker - Management Team Sojourn Executive Director Barbara Mulry (middle) and Board Member Daina Tricou cut the ribbon at the facility's open house. “10”
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