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12 | June 27, 2019 | the lockport legend news lockportlegend.com FROM THE TINLEY JUNCTION Student’s photograph to be on display in Illinois Board of Education offices Taking pictures is more than just a hobby for Andrew High School student Emmily Scumaci. Although only a rising junior, Scumaci has plans to become a professional photographer after graduation. Her talent and artistic skills will be on display through a photograph of a fall leaf she took last October that is to rotate between the Springfield and Chicago offices of the Illinois State Board of Education. “I’m really excited about it,” she said. “I never expected that picture to get so much recognition.” As part of an initiative launched by State Superintendent Carmen Ayala upon taking office in March, students from all across the state were invited to submit artwork to be hung in her offices. “In the spirit of celebrating Illinois students, Ayala wanted to decorate the walls of the ISBE offices in Springfield and Chicago with examples of Illinois’ students’ creations,” said Max Weiss, who does external communications for the Board of Education. Scumaci said she took the photo of the leaf that had fallen off of an apple tree because it was “vibrant and colorful.” Andrew photography teacher David Carroll encouraged Scumaci to send in her photograph because of the vivid color. “When you see it, the color really jumps out at you and also the impression of fall — the impression of colors [are] put together in a very interesting way that she found in nature, and [she] chose to photograph it,” Caroll said. Reporting by Jacquelyn Schlabach, Editor. For more, visit TinleyJunction.com. FROM THE NEW LENOX PATRIOT Group of women hosting major fundraiser for late friend A group of New Lenox women are pulling together to help the family of their friend Sheri Sievert, who died in April after a short battle with cancer. Barbara Nowland and Sievert had been part of a group of friends that included Jayme Luna, Julie Overcash, Cheryl Lovejoy and one other woman, who did not wish to be named for this story. “We did everything together,” Nowland said. “We barely had time to wrap our minds around her being sick and then she was just gone.” Sievert was diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer in January after going to the hospital for severe abdominal pain. On March 19, she underwent surgery, and her doctors discovered that most of the aggressive tumor could not be removed because it was wrapped around a vein. When Sievert returned home from the hospital 10 days later, she was determined to continue fighting the cancer, and was, according to her daughter Lexie, 21, remaining extremely positive. Sheri died at home on April 28. She was 48 years old. Nowland said the group was devastated by the diagnosis and immediately began planning a fundraiser to help pay for the family’s medical bills. “None of us have ever organized anything like this,” Nowland said. “We just felt like we needed to do something when she got sick.” The fundraiser is being held from 3-8 p.m. July 13 at Ingall’s Park Athletic Club in Joliet. Anyone interested in purchasing tickets for the fundraiser, donating to the family, or contributing prizes for the raffle or auction is encouraged to reach out to the group at sheri benefit2019@yahoo.com. Reporting by Jessie Molloy, Freelance Reporter. For more, visit NewLenoxPatriot. com. FROM THE FRANKFORT STATION New Frankfort Village clerk appointed Frankfort Plan Commissioner and longtime village resident Eugene Savaria was sworn in as the newest Village clerk during the June 17 Frankfort Village Board meeting. In April, former Village Clerk Adam Borrelli was elected to the Village Board, creating a vacancy for the position. Frankfort Mayor Jim Holland said he had not yet asked the Village’s legal team if the position of clerk and plan commissioner were incompatible, but the Village planned to appoint a new member to take over Savaria’s spot on the commission anyway. “We think that’s the right thing to do in our community,” Holland said. “People who are closely connected to the Village in one way or another, I think it’s a good idea that we have other people on the Planning Commission.” Savaria, who has served on the Frankfort Plan Commission since 2017, is a 24-year resident of Frankfort, where he lives with his wife, Jeri, and three children. He works in global risk oversight for Bank of America, is a United States Air Force Veteran and holds a degree in finance from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Savaria also has volunteered for various events and projects in the community, including helping with the entertainment tent at the Frankfort Fall Festival and assisting with the creation of Fort Frankfort at Commissioners Park. Reporting by Nuria Mathog, Editor. For more, visit FrankfortStation.com. FROM THE HOMER HORIZON Arts Guild of Homer Glen to introduce Children’s Summer Art Camp Soon, young people in the area will have a chance to hone artistic skills while on summer break. The Arts Guild of Homer Glen is hosting its first program for children this summer at Homer Township Hall, 16057 S. Cedar Road. The weeklong Children’s Summer Art Camp will run from July 8-12 and include artistic instruction in painting, clay work and music, according to Arts Guild President Sandra Harney. “We haven’t gotten the whole curriculum nailed down yet, but the emphasis is going to be on the fine arts, not crafts,” Harney said. “We’ll start with basics, like the elements of art and the color wheel, and build on those lessons all week.” Students will be divided into groups by age in order to tailor lessons more to their skill level. Children ages 5-7 will meet from 9:30 a.m.-noon each morning, while participants ages 8 and older will meet from 1:30-4 p.m. “We listed the older kids as going up to 12,” Harney said. “But we’ve already had one 14-year-old express interest, so I think we’re going to expand it.” Those interested are asked to register by July 5 for the camp. To enroll children or volunteer, email arts guildofhomerglen@gmail. com or call (708) 203- 4694. Reporting by Jessie Molloy, Freelance Reporter. For more, visit HomerHorizon. com. FROM THE MOKENA MESSENGER Hospice care center helps patients with end-of-life care We have but one certainty in life: death. It may be the hardest truth there is, but it is a truth we all must face. Oasis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc. — located at 10010 W. 190th Place in Mokena — wants people to know that they have options when it comes to end-of-life care. Hospice care is available to anyone for whom aggressive intervention of a disease is no longer viable. Staff at Oasis want focus on the patient’s quality of life when he or she is at that final stage by offering a team approach of access to physicians, nurses, social workers, spiritual support, music therapists and hospice aides. Unfortunately, many patients and their families turn to hospice care only in the final days or weeks of life because of the fear of accepting death as a natural part of the life cycle, according to Sade Bello, owner of Oasis. “The reality of it is — Please see nfyn, 13
lockportlegend.com sound off the lockport legend | June 27, 2019 | 13 Social snapshot Top Web Stories From LockportLegend.com from Monday, June 24. From the Editor New role, new experiences 1. Lockport father and son start craft beer company 2. Home of the Week: 13751 Smith Road, Lockport 3. Homer Glen: Girl, 14, suffers broken bones, bruised liver after being struck by car 4. Old Canal Days brings family, fun and history to the streets of Lockport 5. From the Editor: What Lockport means to me Become a member: LockportLegend.com/plus “To ALL the Volunteers that helped out with Canal Days 2019. We would like to Thank You for your support, time, and efforts in making this event so enjoyable for our community!! #WeLoveLockport #LockportChamberofCommerce” Lockport IL, Chamber of Commerce- Lockport from June 17. Like The Lockport Legend: facebook.com/LockportLegend Alex Ivanisevic Editor When I first came to Lockport almost five months ago to begin my role as the assistant editor of The Lockport Legend and The Homer Horizon, the town was completely blanketed in snow. In fact, it was so snowy that when I made my first attempt to come to work, I spun out on the slick road and ended up with my wheels buried and no way of getting out on my own. Once I made it to town for my first time, in the depths of winter, I found myself taking in my surroundings and thinking, “What will I write about this place, who lives here and what is the community like?” As it would turn out, I have learned there are many intriguing, colorful and entertaining stories to be written about the Lockport community, which is why I am very excited to take on my new role as the Editor of The Lockport Legend newspaper. Since I have become more familiar with Lockport, each week I have had the chance to uncover all the exciting happenings around town. Not to mention, I got to take in the adorable and historic Downtown Lockport area which, let’s face it, is about as Gilmore Girls as it gets in real life. Furthermore, what has really blown me away about Lockport is its people. The sense of community I observe in this town is unparalleled. This week’s news cover story is about just that. The joint efforts made by Lockport residents to decorate the town with pink ribbons and hold fundraisers for a local family in need during a hard time are highlighted on Page 5. Seeing the heartfelt support coming from the people in this town is heartwarming, to say the least. Whether they are young or old residents, they are sure to receive support in Lockport. See Page 3 to learn about what the Lockport Police Department and Triad are doing for Will County’s senior community. From stories about Lockport Township High School, Old Canal Days and the Artist’s Guild of Lockport, there has never been a shortage of stories to share. I look forward to this new chapter and new experiences in the Lockport community as editor of the newspaper. “Fresh Start at Central Campus. Incoming Porters are enhancing their study skills, while boosting self-confidence and making new friends. #PorterPride” LTHS, @LockportHS205, from Thursday, June 20. Follow The Lockport Legend: @LockportLegend nfyn From Page 12 I always call it the ‘H’ word — it’s still, in some cultures and some parts of society, it’s still the forbidden word,” Bello said. “Nobody wants to think about dying. And that’s because we’ve medicanized dying.” But, if that taboo can be lifted, then death doesn’t have to be synonymous with suffering, Bello said; a person’s journey along the path to the end can be made more comfortable and more gratifying for the patient and the family. Reporting by T.J. Kremer III, Editor. For more, visit MokenaMessenger.com. FROM THE ORLAND PARK PRAIRIE Police: School bus driver sexually abused three boys, inappropriately touched two more A school bus driver for American School Bus Company, employed by Orland School District 135, allegedly sexually abused three male students and inappropriately touched two others, all between the ages of 7 and 11, over the past few months. Arnold L. Monteclar, 57, of 25736 Daffodil Lane in Monee, was charged with three counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, a Class 2 felony, and two counts of battery, a Class A misdemeanor, according to a press release issued June 20 by the Orland Park Police Department. D135 notified police on May 30 that it had received information regarding “possible inappropriate contact” between the driver and a student, according to the release. D135 had the driver immediately removed from the route, and Monteclar was subsequently suspended from his job, police said. Detectives conducted a “lengthy and comprehensive” investigation and determined the driver made physical contact, above the clothing, with three male students, according to the release. That contact rose to the level of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, police said. Reporting by Bill Jones, Editor. For more, visit OPPrairie.com. 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 Lockport Legend 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 Lockport Legend reserves the right to edit letters. Letters become property of The Lockport Legend. Letters that are published do not reflect the thoughts and views of The Lockport Legend. Letters can be mailed to: The Lockport Legend, 11516 West 183rd Street, Unit SW Office Condo #3, Orland Park, Illinois, 60467. Fax letters to (708) 326-9179 or e-mail to max@ lockportlegend.com. www.lockportlegend.com.
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