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6 | June 13, 2019 | the mokena messenger news mokenamessenger.com Summit Hill D161 Board of Education Committee recommends K-12 district study go forward T.J. Kremer III, Editor A 3-0 vote June 5 by the committee of the Summit Hill D161 Board of Education to examine the feasibility of creating a new K-12 district resulted in an uproarious applause from residents of the district who packed HOW TO BE A SINNER Spiritual Support Group Wednesday 7:30 PM St. John Orthodox Chapel 112 Church Street, New Lenox Saintjohnofchicago.com Bob Spychalski BROKER • Customized Marketing Campaign • Free professional & drone photography • Strong online & social media exposure • My listing’s SOLD faster than market average • Local Resident 630.728.8490 spysold.com the boardroom wall-towall. The vote means that the full board was expected to take up the issue at its Wednesday, June 12, regular meeting. Summit Hill D161 first began looking at the idea of purchasing the currently underused Lincoln- Way North High School building from Lincoln- Way Community High School District 210 and splitting off from the district to start its own K-12 unit district. Committee members laid out the details of what the feasibility study would include, and all of its members agreed that it would be in the best interest of the district to start the process sooner rather than later because the study itself would be bear THANK YOU As some of you already know I have turned over the reigns of Natural Choices to Susan LaFamina. I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone of you that have helped make Natural Choices a success for 30+ years. I am grateful to all of you who came thru my doors for your loyalty and friendship. I am going to take time for family, traveling and volunteering. I hope all of you will continue to love and support Natural Choices. Thanks Again, PRIDE REALTY BOB SPYCHALSKI 5 Star Rating pride fest From Page 3 and that the turnout for the event was bigger than last year’s. “We have this event to support the LGBTQ+ community in the southwest suburbs of Chicago fruit to the district regardless if that study showed a move to expand to a K-12 district would be beneficial or not. The study, if approved by the full board as presented by the committee, would be conducted by District Leadership Solutions LLC. and would require the work to be completed in several phases. The first phase would include four parts, each with its own price tag attached to break down the costs for the entirety of the study. The first part would include a student enrollment study, and would examine issues surrounding facility usage, staffing, curriculum offerings, State aid and facility planning. This portion would expect to be completed by Sept. 30 of this just as the [LGBTQ+] movement began 50 years ago in New York city,” she said. “Conservative people are not the enemy… We put our shoes on one leg at a time, as well. We just want to have a good time today.” McIntosh added that the board members want everyone to leave the event feeling accepted. sausage From Page 4 still growing. “We have inquiries for future franchise Aurelio’s for Lockport, Lemont, Homer Glen and Orland Park,” Aurelio said. “We try and separate the restaurants 6 miles apart. Orland year and would cost the district $9,250. The second part of phase one would examine the overall tax impact, and would assess issues of debt, provide a comparison of financial profiles for each district, estimate tax rates for each district, provide five-year financial projections and examine fund balances. This work would also be expected to be completed by Sept. 30 and would have a price tag of $10,000. The third part would examine the tax impact on providing a baseline high school experience to that of D210, including curriculum and extracurricular opportunities for students. This would be expected to be completed by Nov. 1 and cost $10,000 The final step in phase “This is such a historic milestone for the community of Mokena. Today is about inclusion and family. June is pride month worldwide, and it was started here in the United States, and this is an outstanding event put together by outstanding people.” Attendees of the event, such as Cathy Nolan, said they had a great time. She one would examine the final tax impact on D161, including the purchase of LW North. This would also be completed and present along with the third part and cost $2,000. Public comment, which lasted for nearly an hour, was overwhelmingly in favor of pursuing the study. One commenter called the district’s plan “visionary thinking,” while just one commenter said the district should “stay in your lane” and stick to its K-8. Karen Miner, a nonvoting member of the committee, said that “it would be financially irresponsible” if the district did not pursue the feasibility study, given the potential benefits of getting hard data on how the district’s demographics are trending. was unable to attend last year and said she was excited to be able to attend the event to support the community. “I am so happy they are doing this event again. I came out with my family today and we are having a fun time watching all the performers dance,” Nolan said. “I hope they do this again next year so we can come again.” Park has become a mega restaurant destination.” The newest part of the business is Aurelio’s own bottled marinara sauce. They have recently created a tomato basil and vodka sauce. Presently you can find the sauce at all the Walt’s grocery stores. Aurelio said that they are pursuing other supermarkets, as well. “We want to be known as the family pizzeria, where you share a meal and share conversation,” Aurelio said. “We have six generations of customers. We want to be known as that place where you feel at home.”
mokenamessenger.com SCHOOL the mokena messenger | June 13, 2019 | 7 Teachers’ day Mokena D159 honors Teachers of the Year, longtime crossing guards Mokena D159 Superintendent Don White (left) presents crossing guards Phyllis Karpola (middle) and Kay Oehman with special recognition awards. (Left to right) Mokena Intermediate School teacher Tina Coltri, Mokena Elementary School teacher Kris Vanderberg and Mokena Junior High School teacher Ashley Dawczak receive awards for recognition and $100 gift certificates from Mokena Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Melissa Fedora and chamber President Michelle DePaolis Thursday, June 6. Photos by T.J. Kremer III/22nd Century Media Bring it on Summit Hill Junior High eighth-graders ready to make move to high school More than half the graduates didn’t get the memo on when to throw their hat during Summit Hill Junior High’s eighth-grade graduation June 3 at Lincoln-Way East High School. Photos by Julie McMann/22nd Century Media Katherine Ehmen gives the student address during Summit Hill Junior High’s graduation. the Mokena messenger’s Standout Student Sponsored by Marquette Bank Sarah Kmak, Mokena Junior High eighth-grader What do you like to do when you are not in school or studying? Hang out with my friends, practice hitting for softball, watch movies, play with my 4-yearold brother, listen to music and take my dogs for walks. What’s your dream job? I don’t know yet what my dream job is but I want to make a lot of money. Photo submitted What’s one thing people don’t know about you? My favorite foods are all kinds of vegetables. Whom do you look up to and why? I look up to my sister Grace because she is very smart and athletic and I want to be just like her. What’s your favorite class and why? My favorite class is science because we do so many fun things. For example, the ponds that we are doing right now. I also have an amazing class and teacher, Mrs. Storino, who makes everything lots of fun. What’s one thing that stands out about your school? One thing that stands out about my school is how welcoming everyone is when there is a new student. What extracurricular(s) do you wish your school had? An extracurricular that I wish my school had is lacrosse. If you could change one Please see STUDENT, 8
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