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12 | January 24, 2019 | The Homer Horizon news homerhorizon.com Police Reports Ten golf carts stolen at Old Oak Country Club: police Ten golf carts parked along a building and chained and locked together were reportedly stolen Jan. 6 at Old Oak Country Club at 14200 S. Parker Road, according to the club’s owner. Video surveillance showed that five people stole the golf carts, police said. The incident was under investigation, according to police. Editor’s note: The Homer Horizon’s police reports come from the Will County Sheriff’s Department’s online news bulletin service. Anyone listed in these reports is considered to be innocent of all charges until proven guilty in a court of law. expo From Page 9 Planet Fitness, giving back, donating and working with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, so it’s a really fun year ahead of us.” UChicago Medicine, Trouvaille Med Spa, Chiro One Wellness Centers and many more vendors also offered attendees a wide variety of healthy living advice to carry into the new year and beyond. “This expo is going to help me jumpstart my health routine for the year,” said Christy Avery, of Oak Forest. More information about upcoming 22nd Century Media Events can be found at www.22ndcenturymedia. com/our-company/events. FROM THE MOKENA MESSENGER Metra crossing again scene of incident, gate obliterated For the second time since November, a Metra crossing gate at 191st Street in Mokena drew a police response. A semitruck reportedly went through the Metra crossing on Jan. 14, which resulted in damage to the gate arm and a train, according to a Metra spokesperson. The incident occurred at 7:03 a.m., as a truck crossed the tracks at 191st Street. The gate arm was knocked off the pole and was left hanging over the tracks, before being hit by a Metra Rock Island No. 410 train. This caused delays Metra line, as the gate arm and damage to the train was addressed on the scene. The incident was reported to Mokena police, who were dispatched to the area. The incident was later handed over to Metra police. It was reported that the semitruck did not stop after the incident. Metra officials reviewed footage from the train, but its spokesperson said it is still unclear whether the gate came down as the truck was crossing, or if the truck struck the gate when it was down; however, Metra spokesperson Meg Thomas- Reile wrote in a subsequent email to The Messenger that “the lights at the crossing can be seen [in the video], and then you see a truck going through the crossing. The train arrives at the crossing and the gate arm is down, clearly damaged and lying on the track. It was then struck by the train.” Reporting by Megan Schuller, Assistant Editor. For more, visit MokenaMes senger.com. FROM THE TINLEY JUNCTION Gym teacher’s idea for game gets published in international magazine Richard Schereck has been a local physical education teacher for 10 years, but he has always wanted to do more than just that. And, after almost two years of development, the Tinley Park native can finally say he has contributed to his field in a way he has always hoped. As of the last week of December, a game he created, called Balance- Buster has been published for sale through Gopher, which is a physical education, athletics, and fitness equipment company that develops and sells games and other tools for teachers and coaches. “It was awesome to see something that went from my mind onto the page of a catalog in a magazine that’s shipped all over the world,” he said. Schereck has been a teacher in Summit Hill School District 161 for his entire career. In early 2017, Schereck came up with an idea for a game that involves balancing, team building and spacial awareness. While developing, Schereck said his main criteria for the game was safety and being able to get every student involved. “Unfortunately, in physical education, with space limitations and the class sizes, a lot of times teachers settle with just dividing the group of students in half and then having them throw at something,” Schereck said, “So I wanted to create something that is different than just dividing and throwing.” Reporting by Bella Zarlengo, Editorial Intern. For more, visit TinleyJunction. com. FROM THE FRANKFORT STATION Community fundraiser helps Frankfort VFW post pay bills From Taco Tuesdays to Friday Fish Fries and every day in between, Frankfort VFW Post 1493 is known throughout the southwest suburbs as a gathering place for veterans and the community to enjoy good food, good times and great company. More importantly, the post, located at 22057 Pfeiffer Road, provides veterans with a community bonded through the shared experience of serving in foreign wars, as well as countless resources to assist with their needs. On Jan. 16, Frankfort VFW leaders hosted a fundraiser at CD&ME to help the organization work toward financial security and continue supporting local veterans for years to come. Every dollar raised during the fundraiser, from event tickets to pizza sales, will assist the organization in paying its mortgage and other bills. A successful GoFundMe campaign allowed the post to pay overdue bills, which Cmdr. Stan Tylinski discovered when he first took over the organization, and the group is now seeking support for ongoing expenses that include monthly mortgage bills, taxes, insurance and licenses. The fundraiser was met with an outpouring of community support, and many groups and individuals — among them Frankfort Mayor Jim Holland and his wife, Stacy, Budweiser, CD&ME and Dancing Marlin — sponsored the festivities. Community groups such as the Kiwanis Club, Frankfort Lions Club and other VFW chapters; elected officials; local business leaders; members of the public; and veterans themselves packed the venue, eager to help in any way they could. Reporting by Laurie Fanelli, Freelance Reporter. For more, visit FrankfortSta tion.com. FROM THE NEW LENOX PATRIOT Local jiujitsu specialist’s school thriving in new location Steven Patterson knew that once he graduated college, he wanted to do jiujitsu for the rest of his life. But the question was how to make a living off of it. The local competed professionally and has a pro record of 3-2 in mixed martial arts, but those who are not in the top 1 percent struggle to make a living, he said. So, in 2011, Patterson opened University of Ground Fighting on Route 30. And the success of it allowed him to relocate to a building double its previous size just off of Schoolhouse Road in New Lenox roughly four months ago. Unlike some gyms, in which a student is locked into contracts, Patterson prefers a more laid-back approach. It is a school, not a business, in his mind. Everyone gets one free week, with no obligations. Meaning, if someone does not like it in the first week, he or she is not required to go back. Patterson does this so the students can get the most out of their lessons. It also makes him work harder, because it is up to him to be able to get people to come back in, rather than a contract forcing them through the doors, he said. Patterson’s credentials speak for themselves. He is a 14-time Chicago Open champion and much more. For more information, visit www. uofgf.com. Reporting by Sean Hastings, Freelance Reporter. For more, visit NewLenoxPa triot.com. FROM THE ORLAND PARK PRAIRIE Residential fire on 84th Avenue leaves homeowner in critical condition A residential fire in Orland Park reportedly left the homeowner in critical condition, as two other members of his family also were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene. Firefighters were called around 4:50 p.m. Jan. 15 to a two-story, split-level home in the 14200 block of 84th Avenue, according to a press release issued the same day by Orland Fire Protection District spokesperson Ray Hanania. They arrived to find “heavy smoke,” he wrote. One resident, the family’s son, was outside the home when firefighters arrived and directed them to his mother and father, both in their 90s, still inside the home, Hanania wrote. Firefighters reportedly used a landline, entered the home and rescued both people from inside the building. All three were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene, but the father was in critical condition and transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn for continued treatment, according to Hanania. According to Kate Eller, director of public affairs and marketing operations for the hospital, the man was still in critical condition as of Thursday, Jan. 17. A full still alarm was called for the fire, and Orland received assistance from eight local fire departments and districts. The Illinois State Fire Marshal and Orland personnel were still investigating the cause of the fire as of Jan. 17. Reporting by Bill Jones, Editor. For more, visit OPPrairie.com.
® homerhorizon.com sound off the Homer Horizon | January 24, 2019 | 13 Social snapshot Top stories From HomerHorizon.com from Monday, Jan. 21. 1. Homer Glen natives grow Rustic Knead in Lemont 2. Home of the Week: 13643 W. Cedarbend Drive, Homer Glen 3. Police Reports: Woman reportedly has purse stolen, vehicle ransacked at Rubi Agave 4. Homer native continues naval officer education 5. Fairmont Ed Camp puts new twist on teacher’s institute day Become a Horizon Plus member: homerhorizon.com/plus “Butler students were transported back to the colonial days with our Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin, in an interactive assembly held Friday morning, sponsored by the Butler PTO. Ben brought history to life as students helped to demonstrate his scientific discoveries! #NoPlaceLikeHomer” Homer Community Consolidated School District 33C, from Jan. 18. Like The Homer Horizon: facebook.com/homerhorizon “Only 5 freshman nationally rank higher in the shot put than John Meyer. He’s already just 2cm shy of the Michigan freshman record #GoBlue” @UMichTrack, Michigan Track & Field/Cross Country, from Jan. 14. Follow The Homer Horizon: @homerhorizon From the Editor Ruminations about ribbon cuttings and dollar stores Thomas Czaja tom@homerhorizon.com When I go to personally cover an official ribbon cutting, there are things I know I can expect and other things where I am not sure what to expect. I know there will be a crowd of Village of Homer Glen and Homer Glen Area Chamber of Commerce officials, the namesake ribbon, the trademark jumbo scissors and usually an owner or manager eager to speak on their new business. I don’t know how many customers will be entering the store and shopping when I go, or what the feedback will be for the business. I also don’t know if there will be a food spread at the ribbon cutting, but that’s always a nice touch, too (future business owners of the community, take note). When I attended my latest ribbon cutting last week at the new Dollar Tree in Homer Glen, the officials, the ribbon and the jumbo scissors were there, as promised. And I didn’t know what to expect of the reaction of the community. What I can tell you was that the parking lot was packed; several cars were entering and exiting as I pulled in, and people kept coming in and out during my time there. Curiosity and newness of the business factored in to the crowd, to be certain, but it is a good sign, nonetheless. This wasn’t an ordinary ribbon cutting, rather one part of a bigger Village project, Homer Glen Bell Plaza, which is gradually coming to fruition. You can read the full details on the new Dollar Tree and updates on the plaza on Page 3 of this issue. This ribbon cutting stood out, as it was a bit larger retail store. To be fair, a smaller business and/or one with a specialized service or products wouldn’t draw perhaps as many customers, but the enthusiasm for Dollar Tree was noticeable from when I first set foot inside. People that I heard talking about the business while there remarked first on the price, of course, but also on the variety of products available, and that there were name brand and quality products there. I am impartial, so I’ll let you come to your own conclusions about the store, but I’ll end by sharing a personal anecdote. When I was younger, my family never shopped at dollar stores or cheaper places. But when a Dollar Tree opened up in my hometown a few years ago, my parents began to check it out and now occasionally shop there. The same with a cheaper grocery store that opened in town. What they may have once thought offered inferior products they quickly changed their mind about. They were open-minded about it, checked it out and came to the conclusion it had value and a place in the community. I recall when Dollar Tree was first announced, there was some mixed reaction from residents. Reaction was pretty much all positive when I was there, but I don’t think those opposed would be coming out to shop there, at least not yet. The way I look at it, unless a business is somehow immoral or illegal, it is typically good for a community. Homer Glen, while maintaining its rural identity, can still use more controlled growth, as I’m sure many will agree. I can appreciate a dollar store joke as much as the next guy, but I’ll be happy to shop just about anywhere I can find a good deal. As a millennial on a budget, I have no shame there. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ll begin preparations for that Taco Bell ribbon cutting over the summer, hoping there will be numerous tacos there to greet me. NEW YEAR. NEW SUCCESS. ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS IN The Homer Horizon JULIE MCDERMED 708.326.9170 ext. 21 j.mcdermed@22ndcenturymedia.com CONTACT Sound Off Policy Editorials and columns are the opinions of the author. Pieces from 22nd Century Media are the thoughts of the company as a whole. The Homer Horizon encourages readers to write letters to Sound Off. All letters must be signed, and names and hometowns will be published. We also ask that writers include their address and phone number for verification, not publication. Letters should be limited to 400 words. The Homer Horizon reserves the right to edit letters. Letters become property of The Homer Horizon. Letters that are published do not reflect the thoughts and views of The Homer Horizon. Letters can be mailed to: The Homer Horizon, 11516 West 183rd Street, Unit SW Office Condo #3, Orland Park, Illinois, 60467. Fax letters to (708) 326-9179 or e-mail to tom@ homerhorizon.com. www.homerhorizon.com.
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