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12 | August 8, 2019 | the orland Park Prairie news <strong>OP</strong>Prairie.com Raymond Homolka convicted of murdering his wife in Orland Park Bill Jones, Editor Raymond Homolka was found guilty last week of murdering his wife, Mary, in 2017 at their Orland Park home. Judge Steven J. Rosenblum convicted Homolka on eight counts of murder at the conclusion of a trial at the Cook County Courthouse for the Fifth Municipal District in Bridgeview. Mary Homolka, 60, was found dead Feb. 10, 2017, inside the garage of the couple’s residence at 14000 Sheri Lane, after Orland Park police were called there for a well-being check. Her death was ruled a homicide the following day by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office, with a single gunshot wound to the head listed as the cause of death. Raymond Homolka, then 60, was charged the day of the ruling with first-degree murder. He is next to appear before Judge Rosenblum on Sept. 11, though a spokesperson from the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office said they are not certain the sentencing will take place that day. Chicago Soldiers golf outing slated for Aug. 17 Submitted by Chicago Soldiers Chicago Soldiers has selected Orland Park resident Phil Bell as its 2019 recipient. United States Army veteran Phil Bell and his wife, Amy, live in Orland Park with their Raymond Homolkac. Photo submitted three dogs. Phil was seriously injured from an IED blast in 2006. To this day, Phil struggles from the explosion with shrapnel which heavily damaged his body and caused brain damage. On Saturday, Aug. 19, 100 percent of the proceeds from the annual Chicago Soldiers golf outing are to be given to Phil. Dan Drew, an Orland Park resident and father of four children, founded Chicago Soldiers with his wife, Janelle, in 2011. Chicago Soldiers is a notfor-profit organization. The outing is set to begin at 8 a.m. It is to be followed by the Patriotic Party at 1 p.m. It takes place at Meadows Golf Course in Blue Island For more information, visit www.ChicagoSol diers.org. Golf outing to raise funds for victims of domestic violence Submitted by Crisis Center for South Suburbia On Tuesday, Aug. 13, nonprofit Crisis Center for South Suburbia is to host the annual Dianne Masters Cup Charity Golf Outing at Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park. The event pays tribute to the Crisis Center’s founder, Dianne Masters, who would have celebrated her 73rd birthday last month. Masters established a crisis hotline in the kitchen of her home to help victims of domestic violence. In 1982, she lost her life at the hands of her husband, but those closest to her strengthened their resolve to continue the mission. Today, the organization, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, continues to honor Masters legacy by partnering with the community to provide safety, strength and hope to more than 2,000 victims of domestic violence each year. In addition to a 9 a.m. shotgun start for the 18-hole course, the event also features an afternoon 9-hole option on Silver Lake’s Rolling Hills. After golf, guests can enjoy cocktails and dinner, along with raffles and auction items. To learn more about the event visit crisisctr. org/events/golf or contact Lorri Nagle at (708) 429- 7255. Silver Lake Country Club is located at 14700 S. 82nd Ave. in Orland Park. The Crisis Center for South Suburbia provides free emergency shelter, housing, counseling, advocacy, outreach and prevention services to adults and children who are victims of domestic violence. For more information, visit www.crisisctr. org. Police Reports Retail employee’s sketchy scanning allegedly leads to theft of items by co-worker Jasmina J. Edmond, 19, of 354 Osage St. in Park Forest, and Kendall K. Pollard, 24, of 7420 Ridgefield Lane in Tinley Park, each were charged July 5 with one count of retail theft after they allegedly worked together to take items valued at $378.77 at a store where they worked on Orland Park Place. Edmond was working the register when Pollard approached it, police said. On video, it appeared items were not scanned correctly, as some were scanned and then deleted, according to the report. July 9 • The passenger-side rear door handle of a 2017 Lexus NX was reportedly removed from the vehicle while it was parked outside of Home Depot, 7300 W. 159th Street. It was found on the ground next to the driver’s side of the vehicle, police said. Video reportedly captured another vehicle pulling up alongside of the NX, someone reaching out from the driver’s side of that vehicle and pull on the door handle before leaving. July 4 • A female suspect reportedly returned items valued at $129.80 she grabbed from the shelf at a store at Orland Square. She reportedly took the items into a fitting room, and then approached a register to made the return. Security sensors for the items were found on a bench in the fitting room after the fact, police said. Police are seeking the suspect. July 3 • A woman reportedly returned stolen items valued at $164.43 for $190.34 (with tax) in store credit at a business on Orland Park Place. She did not have a receipt but provided an Illinois driver’s license with a name redacted in the report. The items were reported stolen the day prior at a store of the same brand in Kildeer. She then met another woman inside of the store, and the two selected items, with the second woman taking them into a dressing room, concealing them in a bag and leaving the store without paying for the items, police said. Police reportedly are seeking both suspects. July 2 • Two tires and their rims were reported stolen from a 2019 Honda Civic CRX Del Sol parked in a lot outside of a dealership in the 8300 block of 159th Street. The rear quarter panel of the vehicle also was damaged from the vehicle being placed on the curb without wheels, police said. Editor’s note: The Orland Park Prairie’s police reports come from the Orland Park Police Department. Anyone listed in these reports is considered to be innocent of all charges until proven guilty in a court of law.
<strong>OP</strong>Prairie.com community the orland park prairie | August 8, 2019 | 13 Photo Op THANK YOU FOR VOTING US BEST SENIOR LIVING FOR THREE YEARS IN A ROW!!! WHAT MAKES TINLEY COURT DIFFERENT THEN ALL THE REST? Our unique lifestyle of Catered Senior Living. This week’s Photo Op was sent in May by Chris Tesmond, of Orland Park, via email. “Friends and family and geese sales at Penny Orland Square Mall,” Tesmond wrote. Have you captured something unique, interesting, beautiful or just plain fun on camera? Submit a photo for “Photo Op” by emailing it to bill@opprairie.com, or mailing it to 11516 W. 183rd St., Office Condo 3 Unit SW, Orland Park, IL, 60467. Yoda Lupe Delapaz Orland Park resident His name is Yoda and he’s 6 years old. Likes to have his chest scratched. If he hears someone at the door, he quickly picks up one of this toys to greet the visitor with his toy. In this picture, he is going for his driving lesson. Do you want to see your pet pictured as Orland Park’s Pet of the Week? Send your pet’s photo and a few sentences explaining why your pet is outstanding to Editor Bill Jones at bill@opprairie.com. WHAT DOES “CATERED SENIOR LIVING” MEAN? It means we understand that each person has unique needs and wants. At Tinley Court those needs and wants will be met with dignity, respect and support. Tinley Court strives to nurture individuality with a sense of purpose in hopes of enriching ing one’s life. We offer a support system like no other senior community. Staffed 24 hours for the well-being and security of our residents. Featuring: • 3 Chef Prepared meals served to you by professional wait staff • Full Daily activity program which includes entertainment & trips • Wellness Center offering podiatry, therapy, x-ray, lab, hearing & dental services without having to leave the building • Weekly housekeeping • Utilities • Library, chapel, café, beauty/barber shop • Walking distance to Tinley Park shops & restaurants • Veteran’s Financial Assistance available 2017 WINNER 2018 WINNER Come Experience Our “1 of a Kind” Premier Independentent Senior Living Community! Call 708-532-7800 TO SCHEDULE A PRIVATE TOUR. 16301 S Brementowne Rd., Tinley Park, IL 60477 www.tinleycourt.com RENT NOW AND GET ONE MONTH FREE! 2019 WINNER Member of Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce Since 1994
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