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4 | June 20, 2019 | the mokena messenger news mokenamessenger.com Park District rolls out ‘Unplug Mokena’ campaign T.J. Kremer III, Editor Mokena Community Park District wants residents to disconnect from the digital and power up for playtime this summer PROUD TO BE NAMED AN AMERICAN STAR CERTIFIED AGENCY Our customers have recognized us as an American Star Certified Agency — an honor that affirms our commitment to “Excellence in Customer Experience.” You work hard for your dreams. You deserve an insurance company that works just as hard to protect them. so that people can spend more time experiencing the great outdoors that is, frequently, right in their own backyards. It’s all part of the park district’s “Unplug Mokena” campaign this summer. The topic was featured at Mokena Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting June 11. Mike Selep, the park district’s executive director, said residents should put away their phones, step away from the computers and laptops, turn off the gaming systems, and ask themselves, “What’s one thing you really liked to do as a kid?” and then go do it. “The thing that I think we have the biggest challenges with is that we sit. We sit a lot,” Selep said. “We sit at our desks. We sit at our computers. We sit at home and watch TV. We’re not really up and about as much as we used to be.” Selep cited the national rise in obesity and the health risks associated with it as the main danger in not spending 30 minutes a day of moderate activity, such as taking a walk in the park, taking one’s children or grandchildren to the playground and engaging in some playtime with them, or getting together with friends for a round of disc golf or some other light sporting activity. The park district has a full lineup of summer activities planned for the Village. Go to mokenapark. com to view upcoming events. Maria Hohman, Agent 15 Oak St Ste 2C Frankfort, IL 60423 Bus: (815) 464-6155 mhohman@amfam.com mariahohman.com AUTO | HOME | BUSINESS | LIFE | DREAMS American Family Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. & its Operating Companies, American Family Insurance Company, American Family Life Insurance Company, 6000 American Parkway, Madison WI 53783 006890 – Rev. 06/17 ©2015 – 10167529 APRIL BLAIR Broker www.crisrealty.net • Lifelong resident of the LincolnWay area • Full time realtor since 1992 • Remodeling & staging experience • Professional photography included with all listings (815) 954-4443 Cell april.blair@comcast.net Mike Selep, executive director of Mokena Community Park District, gives a presentation at Mokena Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting June 11 for the park district’s “Unplug Mokena” campaign. T.J. Kremer III/22nd Century Media NOVA From Page 3 Ochs and his daughter Emma live in Aurora but have been coming out to the barn for years since it has such a dear place in their hearts. “My daughter is 9 years old, and she has been riding horses for years. We drive about 45 minutes at least twice a week after school,” Mike said. “People ask why we come so far out here when there are plenty of places similar near Aurora, and the answer is we did, but they’re not like this one.” The Ochs’s previously used to attend a Plainfield location until it caught fire and 18 horses, including the one Emma would ride, did not make it. “After the fire, Emma and I were devastated and did not even know what to say to the owners who had become family,” Ochs said, wiping tears from his eyes. “Lorri and Sam were so welcoming and told us to bring Emma back here to ride again. I’m so glad we did because there truly is no place like this one, and it is worth the travel.”
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