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May | June 2021 Honoring our South Holland Teachers
M e m o r ia l D a y
P a r ad e
Monday, May 31, 2021
11:00 am
South Park Ave from 170th St
to Veterans Memorial Park
Take time to remember and honor military personnel
who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces
at South Holland’s Annual Memorial Day Parade!
To enter the parade,
2 MARCH email
| APRIL 2021 cmarshall@southholland.org or call 708.210.2904.
FROM YOUR MAYOR VILLAGE BOARD
President
Don A. De Graff
Clerk
Dr. Sallie Penman
Trustees
Larry De Young
Andrew Johnson, Jr.
Cynthia Nylen
Vickie Perkins
Prince Reed
John Russell
Dear South Holland Residents and Friends,
ADMINISTRATION
We are embarking on a summer of renewal. South
Holland is coming alive again, with more and more Village Administrator
in-person events on the calendar and businesses
opening and re-opening. From the Memorial Day
J. Wynsma
Parade to July 4 fireworks to drive-in movies and
cruise nights, this summer will feel a lot more like Deputy Village Administrator
years past… but even better! Pat Mahon
Our events are still modified for safety, but even so EDITORIAL STAFF
they are opportunities to reconnect with each other
and recover what we’ve lost over the past year.
We were unable to enjoy the benefits of a fruitful Communications, Branding
summer last year, which makes us appreciate this & Marketing Manager
summer all the more. In addition to our standard Julia Perla Huisman
summertime festivities, we are also adding new
and exciting attractions such as the Heritage Contributing Writers
House—the former American Legion/VFW Hall that
Bob Bong
has been newly renovated, the Pitch Hit & Run and
Home Run Derby put on by Major League Baseball, Josh Bootsma
and a brand-new ice cream shop in Town Center! Eunice Escobar
(See page 4 for a sneak peek.) Carrie Steinweg
Lastly, I’d like to offer my gratitude to the hard- Photographers
working teachers of South Holland, whom we are Lawrence Bickerstaff
honoring in this issue. They have endured many
challenges while teaching through a pandemic, and
Josh Bootsma
yet they’ve remained steadfast and loyal to their Mark Hall
students. We salute them and wish them a fun and Michelle Hamstra
relaxing summer!
Designer
Don A. De Graff Jenni Hoekstra
Mayor
Printed in South Holland at
Excel Printing and Mailing
924 E 162nd Street
ON THE COVER: In honor of Teacher Appreciation
Month and a special feature on teachers in this ©2021 Village of South Holland
issue, we photographed some South Holland
teachers who are past recipients of the Red Tulip
Award: [l to r] Judy Liebner, Danny Gray, Susan Cover photo by Michelle Hamstra
Hudson, Bryon Ritzema.
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VILLAGE NE WS
WHAT ’S HAPPE NI NG A RO U ND SO U T H HO L L A ND
NEW ICE CREAM SHOP
The historic home at 16129 South Park Avenue is
now being converted into SoHo Sweets Ice Cream &
Coffee! The charming shop, opening this summer, will
be the go-to place to gather with friends and family
for delicious ice cream, premium coffee, and good
conversation.
In the warm weather months, patrons can enjoy the
lighted outdoor patio with a game of cornhole or
a gathering around the fire pit. The shop’s interior
features attractive modern décor and a cozy upper
level fitted with couches, lounge chairs and a fireplace.
We are thrilled about this exciting new addition to
our Town Center, which will certainly be a fun new
destination for our residents and friends!
COMMUNITY CENTER REOPENING
On April 12, the South Holland Community Center
reopened to members, as Phase 1 of the overall
reopening plan. As COVID-19 cases have continued
to decline and the vaccination rate increases,
subsequent reopening phases will occur. Please visit
southholland.org for the latest updates.
VEHICLE STICKERS
Any vehicle registered to a South Holland address is
required to have a South Holland vehicle sticker. This
applies whether the vehicle is parked on the street, in
a driveway, or garage. The 2021-22 vehicle stickers are
now available and must be displayed before July 1.
Sticker Prices
Passenger Car: $40 Truck and motor home: $55
Truck C and higher: $95 Motorcycle: $20
Those 65 years and older receive a 50 percent
discount. Late fees are incurred beginning on July 1.
4 MAY | JUNE 2021
CA LE NDA R OF E VE NTS
Memorial D ay parad e
MAY 6
VIR T UA L M AYOR’S PRAYER BREAKFAST
8am
Join S outh Holland pastors and M ayor D e Graff vir tuall y as they pray for our Village,
S tate and Nati on. Hosted by the S outh Holland Ministerial A ssociati on. Watch at
southholland.org and the Village of S outh Holland Fa c ebook page.
MAY 22
PI TC H HI T & R UN / JR. HOME R UN DERBY
1pm and 3:30pm, Veterans Memorial Park, 500 E 1 60th Pl
Kids ages 1 4 and und er are invited to par ticipate in two free c ompetiti ons presented by
M a jor League Baseball! The Pitch Hit & Run and Jr. Home Run D erby are fun and exciting
youth c ompetiti ons for kids of all abilities to showcase their baseball and softball skills.
Register at southholland.org.
MAY 31
MEMORIA L DAY PA RA DE
11am, S outh Park Ave from 170th S t to Veterans Memorial Park
S outh Holland will hold its annual Memorial D ay Parad e, which kicks off at 11am from
170th S treet and S outh Park Avenue. We strongl y enc ourage social distancing and
mask wearing among spectators. There will be no closing c eremony this year. Those
interested in par ticipating in the parad e should email cmarshall@southholland.or g or call
708.339.8753.
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Jun e 5
D OG MIC ROC HIPPING E VE NT
9am-1 2pm, S outh Holland Polic e D epar tment, 1 6330 S outh Park Ave
The S outh Holland Polic e D epar tment and the Humane S ociet y are par tnering to
microchip resid ents’ dogs, which helps to id entify the dog’s owner if the pet goes missing.
Jul y 5
INDEPE NDE NC E DAY F IRE WORKS
9pm, S outh S uburban C ollege, 1 5800 S outh S tate S t
This year we will host a specta cular, drive-in st yle fireworks show at S outh S uburban
C ollege. The fireworks show will take pla c e Monday, Jul y 5, beginning at 9pm. Visit
southholland.org for more informati on.
AT THE LIBRA RY
VISIT THE SOUTH HOLLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY (16250 WAUSAU AVE)
FOR THESE FUN SPRINGTIME EVENTS!
MAY 8
PAPER SHREDD ING
10am, East Parking Lot
Bring your paper items to be shredd ed. Limit two boxes.
MAY 10
TAKE A MED I TATI ON VACATI ON
7pm, Zoom Meeting
Learn techniques to revive yourself just like a relaxing va cati on.
There will even be a shor t meditati on.
MAY 1 2
BEAC H PA R T Y C ONC ER T
7pm, Vir tual Event
We’re bringing the bea ch to you! Put on your flip-flops and unwind with the music of
D ave Rudolf. This rec ord ed event will be available for viewing until M ay 26.
MAY 24
F IND ING LASTING HAPPINE SS THROUGH MED I TATI ON
7pm, Zoom Meeting
Learn a simple yet hig hl y effective method to help still your restless mind and
a chieve a state of lasting happiness. Registrati on required.
MAY 28
OUTD OOR MOVIE
7pm
Enjoy a sociall y distanc ed outdoor showing of S oul on the big screen.
Popc orn will be provid ed. Bring your blanket and pillows!
6 MAY | JUNE 2021
OUT A ND AB OUT
FAC E S FROM E V E NT S A RO U ND T HE V I L L AG E
STARBUCKS RIBBON CUTTING
The Village Board of Trustees, along with Mayor
De Graff, other Village leaders, and Starbucks
staff, celebrated the grand opening of Starbucks
on a sunny day this spring. The brand-new store,
located at 425 E 162nd St, is large and beautifully
designed, with ample seating both indoors and
out, along with a drive-thru.
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OUT A ND AB OUT
FAC E S FROM E V E NT S A RO U ND T HE V I L L AG E
MORNING OF GRATITUDE
Mayor De Graff joined Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle, local elected officials and community
members in thanking hardworking National Guard members manning the vaccination site at
South Suburban College. Cook County representatives packed and distributed “pick-me-up” bags
containing a variety of nourishing items donated through Frontline Impact Project.
STAR SOULS DESIGNS RIBBON CUTTING
Star Souls Designs is a new boutique that specializes in customized apparel and retail clothing.
Located on 162nd Street, the store offers a variety of trendy and inspirational apparel, plus a
T-shirt Bar where patrons can have their own customized t-shirts made. Mayor De Graff, along
with other Village and business leaders, celebrated the opening of Star Souls Designs with a ribbon
cutting in April.
8 MAY | JUNE 2021
BAC K HOM E
AGA I N
SOUTH HOLLAND RESIDENT DEDICATED TO LIFE OF SERVICE
By Carrie Steinweg
Photos by Michelle Hamstra
Geni Cutler has fond memories of her childhood in South Holland, growing up with an older
brother in a family where faith and service were emphasized and on display by their parents. Her
parents were small business owners who ran DeYoung Furniture store.
Cutler moved from her hometown in adulthood, spending 23 years living in Lansing before moving
to Dyer—and then back to South Holland six years ago. “We wanted to move to suburban Cook
County because that’s where my work is,” Cutler says. “I asked my husband if he’d mind taking me
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Geni Cutler lives in a historic home on South Park Avenue. 10 MAY | JUNE 2021
back home and we found a historic home on on giving back and reaching out. “My parents
South Park Avenue that I always loved as a kid set the example for me about service and
that had a ‘for sale’ sign on it.” She learned that the need to be a servant to our community
she and her husband, Colin, are the fifth owners and a servant, in general,” Cutler says. “In
of the home, which was built in 1924. Suburban Access, we are seeing individuals
with disabilities who never had an opportunity
The work that moved her back home is a non- to be integrated into the community, working
profit that she is extremely passionate about. and living like you and I do, and that’s what I love
She has been with Suburban Access, Inc., based about working with Suburban Access.”
in Homewood, for 28 years, the last 18 as the
executive director. That service mindset extends beyond her place
of employment, as she has donated her time on
“Suburban Access is a system point of entry several boards and committees, including Seton
for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Academy, Homewood Rotary, ECHO Family
So if individuals need a service—residential, Enrichment Program, Unity Christian Academy
community programs, or in-home assistance— League of Women Voters, and the Heritage
we do screening and link them up with a Community Party. She currently serves as a
provider and we monitor the services they commissioner on the Village of South Holland
receive,” Cutler explains. The agency covers all Planning and Zoning Board and was recently
of the south and west suburban communities appointed to the regional advisory board of
and also has an office in Hillside. First Merchants Bank.
Cutler’s responsibilities include directing and “I feel an obligation to give back to my
planning the financial functions of its $6 community because I have had a privileged life,”
million budget, leading a staff of nearly 100, Cutler says. “I think’s it’s what I’ve been called to
and directing projects and programs that do.”
serve about 5,000 families with life-enhancing
services and support. Being back in the village that was her first
home has brought her life of service full circle.
About six years ago Suburban Access grew to She’s also returned to First Reformed Church
include a second non-profit organization called in South Holland where she was baptized. “It’s
Open Access. “I saw a huge disparity between really been a joy to be back,” she says. The
wealthy and underserved communities and couple’s son and daughter-in-law also reside
didn’t want to duplicate services, but fill in the in South Holland and their daughter and her
gap,” says Cutler. family live in Plainfield. Cutler has a nine-year-
old grandson that she calls the light of her life.
Among the projects of Open Access are a She also loves music and has played piano
weekly backpack program that supplies kids since her youth.
with food to bring home on the weekends,
and an annual Thanksgiving event that “I have always appreciated the leadership in
supplies about 1,200 families with turkey and South Holland. I appreciate their values and
food distribution in addition to other needed sense of inclusion and position regarding
household items and toys, voter registration diversity,” she says. “My husband and I are
and information on additional resources. delighted to be in a diverse community where
there are village officials who promote inclusion.
“I know we’re not solving the problem of hunger, I feel very safe. I live on a premier park and I
but we’re certainly helping,” she says. have wonderful neighbors. It has the same small
town feel that it did when I was growing up.”
Getting into such a service-minded profession
seemed a natural progression for Cutler, who
was raised in a family that placed a priority
southholland.org 11Thank You,
TEACHERS!
May is National Teacher Appreciation Month, designated to recognize educators for their hard work throughout the
school year. This year in particular brought unprecedented challenges to educators due to the pandemic. Many
teachers had to teach virtually for most or all of the school year. Those who taught in person had a new set of
circumstances to worry about: masks, social distancing, quarantining of exposed students, to name a few. Teaching
can be challenging in ordinary times, and teaching in a pandemic adds a whole new layer of adversity.
Yet, the following South Holland educators embraced the challenge and did everything they could to keep their
students engaged, educated and safe. We wanted to take this opportunity to recognize them by name and thank
them for their service and unwavering devotion to our kids, in a year of all years!
CALVARY ACADEMY Assistant Principal: CHRIST OUR SAVIOR SCHOOL
Principal: Dr. Taylor-Imani Gates Andrew Fentress Principal: Karen Brodzik
TEACHERS: TEACHERS: TEACHERS:
Endhy Amoros Kelly Archie Mary Agbehia
Katie Baranowski Melanie Benford-Jackson Laura Cline
Kelli Bille Amy Boerman-Cornell Kevin McMillen
Ryan Gates Kimberly Bolkema Mark Jensen
Cassie Hosman Beth Boven April Martinez
Theresa Kraiss Sally Breems Michelle Wilburn
Courtney McPherson Leah Casson
Chasity Moon Qiana Dukes COOLIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Erica Murray Lisa Dykstra Principal: Patricia Payne
Anthony Peterson Alex Eiland Assistant Principal:
Bryon Ritzema Stacy Harvey Tiedra White-Mooty
Erin Ritzema Julie Jann Superintendent: Dr. Teresa D. Hill
Cassie Russell Allison Krooswyk
Susan Russell Elizabeth Mathews TEACHERS:
Judy Santana Lisa Meeks Brittanye Allen
Julie Shoeberg Wendy Moes Sarah Allen
Gabrielle Surrett Sarah Powers Joe Baranski
Sommer Trella Charlotte Purnell Micheal Bennett
Fredrick Wilson Lynnea Sinwelski Heather Bettenhausen
Stacia Smits Gregory Brown
CALVIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Amanda VanHouten Shaunte Brown
Principal: Randy Moes Michael Bruce
12 MAY | JUNE 2021Willie Butler Melina Hernandez-Jimenez LAREN MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Megan Collins Caitlin Kabak Administrator: Nina Mulyani
Maura Culbertson Sarah Kelly
Rosa Drumgole Jennifer Lazarski TEACHERS:
Angela Fergus Mikaela Lind Miran Harvey
Christina Field Vania Long Madeline Ziolkowski
Toni Foxworth Dawn Love
Sharon Fuller Julie Lunt MADISON SCHOOL
Natasha Gargola Sally McDermott Principal: Dr. Jerald McNair
Toya Gary Rafael Mendoza Assistant Principal: Chevia Rush
Todd Gervase Diana Mickow Superintendent: Dr. Teresa D. Hill
Crystal Hoofe Rebecca Owens
Aisha Jackson Kimberly Smith TEACHERS:
Lonna Janel Catherine Sweeney LaTasha Bailey
Traci Jendrzejak Elayne Tyderek Courtney Beemsterboer
Connell Jones Jaclyn Wernersbach Emanuel Bramlett
Kameela Lacy Kristi Zaldivar Kimberly Davis
Candace Litherland Yasmeen Elayyan
Shanna Love GREENWOOD SCHOOL Toni Foxworth
Stephanie Machart Principal: Carla Cunningham Chris Goldschmidt
Kassidy Malachi Assistant Principal: Jessica Gomboz
Cheryl Mangialardi Antoinette Patton Bre’Ann Jones
Aminat Maxwell Superintendent: Dr. Denise Julius John Katsibubas
Jennifer McDonald Assistant Superintendent: Judy Liebner
Karen McShane Tiffany Webb Tonya Love
John Milazzo Felicia Maholmes
Betzabeth Montoya TEACHERS: Edward Medina
Mario Moody Jaclyn Andersen Melody Murphy
Sylvia Moran Heather Anderson Michelle Orth
Jacqueline Perez Teresa Arroyo John Pace
Ernestine Proctor-Harris JoMarie Burns Jennifer Perez
ViAnn Rickey Caryn Ciciora Mayra Ramos
Oku Satcher Ashley Dacio Tracy Rodenberg
Allen Schab Yesenia Diaz Thomas Sedlacek
Thomas Sedlacek Lizabeth Duncanson Shirley Smith
Paul Smiley Marcie Ferrell LaNita Stewart
George Sterlin Rebecca Gannunscio Kimberly Swett
Tradena Taylor Alexis Gonzalez Kevin VanSoest
Maria Zavala Tiva Hanks Kristen Ward
Karen Zega Terri Harrington Jolanda Washington
Angela Hicks Karen Zega
EISENHOWER SCHOOL Lisa Kirby
Principal: Peter Kolinski Elisha Miller MCKINLEY JR. HIGH SCHOOL
Assistant Principal: Erika Mora Principal: Dr. Jerome Ferrell Jr.
La’Trica Gamble-Greer Tonya Nattsas Assistant Principals:
Superintendent: Dr. Teresa D. Hill Cheryl Pickert Ayanna Perkins
Julienna Pomian Joseph Ingram
TEACHERS: Tanika Price Superintendent:
Celia Abbasy Danielle Rayski Dr. Denise Julius
Monica Brown Jennifer Roark Assistant Superintendent:
Laura Carr Lisa Rourke Tiffany Webb
Sara Chickerillo Christina Schmidt
Austin Corradino Briana Sublett TEACHERS:
Rozlyn Dunmore Sherry Thomas Laura Anderson
Regina Gooden-Hampton Monique Walker Eric Ballenger
Robin Gutsch Brooke Bryant
southholland.org 13Robert Bush Godwin Chou Eric Tucker
Lisa Carter-West Kyle Churney Steven D Vivian
Carlos Chiong Keith Collett Ii Donna Walker
Shannon Coffey Latherese R Cooke Marcia A Wallace
Caprice Cook Lisa Curless Becky Walters
Kyle Cyrus Eugenio Damiani Jamie D Welling
Pam DePeder Patrick T Deane Marilyn M Wells
Dawn DeYoung Richard T Evans Naomi West
Nora Dunne Dectric Fletcher Crystal Wiley
Andre Finney Jazaer H Fouad-Farrar Michael Wilson
Jennifer Fisher Gerald A Griffith Lynn Wollstadt
Lisa Gonzalez Diane Grzeczka Naketa Young
Kimara Hall Diana Haney
Scott Hannagan Mark Hannon THORNWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Jill Hotchkin Zubeir Haroun Principal: Don C. Holmes
Ricardo Howard Samuel Hinkle Assistant Principals:
Charles Krugman Gregory Horn Maria Brown
Janna Lee-White Ruchi Jairath Dr. Todd Hall
Ericka Lohr Lakesha Jefferson Thomas Walsh
Antoinette Marshall Ona Johnson Superintendent:
Lisa Merriman Lauren Johnston Dr. Nathaniel Cunningham, Jr.
Tracey Palmer Melvin R Jones Assistant Superintendents:
Christine Pearson Sandra Karim Dr. Jerry B. Doss
Michael Poore Amy Kelley Toriano Horton
Alison Renfroe Jack Kirkpatrick
Ronesha Richardson Jennifer G Kraft TEACHERS:
Ericka Roberts Sangeeta Kumar Nifoz Abdrabo
Beth Shea Yixia Lu Paul Adams
Gloria Sockwell Michael Lyttle Samuel Agyarko
Mike Spesia Kimberly Marks Walter Altmann
Lara Terry Bobby Mattison Susan Antonini
Michelle Thomas Sarah Mcaley Patricia Bailey
Adriana Vasquez John Mcgreevy Shannon Bandy
Casey Vitolka Shunda L Mcgriff Dwayne Bearden
Yashica Waddy Jennifer L Medlen Lunye Benson
Carlene Walker-Harris Suha Mohammed Rhea Bickham
Rochelle Wilson Dennis J Monbrod Daniel Biesiada
Lori Zegarac Maureen Moran Kelly Bonomo
Gina Mrozek Nathan Boylan
SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE Eric R Myers Jena Brannon
President: Dr. Lynette D. Stokes Caleb A Olaleye Joyce Brooks
James J O’Leary Shauna Brown
TEACHERS: Patrick O’Leary Patricia Brucki
Anitha Akpan La’Taria Overstreet Billy Bundy
George Alexopoulos Pamela Planera Christine Burger
Bruce Allardice Edith R Raices James Burnette
David L Anderson Adrienne Reaves Thomas Carr
Amy Babinec Joan Rosen Carmen Cedano
Robert A Bailey David A Schaberg Andrew Chidester
Laura J Baltuska Margaret A Shear Michael Cierski
Linda G Bathgate James E Simpson Anthony Clemons
Sheral Brooks Mickel Smith Cherise Clowers
Alfred R Brown Herman E Stark Gina Collier
Cynthia Brown Megan Tabag LaVerne Collins
Christine Calhoun Juhelia Thompson Kevin Connor
Leticia Carrillo Anthony D Todd Joseph Crane
14 MAY | JUNE 2021Cheryl Cruikshank-Harris Dioncia Martinez Kourtney Young
Carol Curtis Marlene Matthias George Zalewski
Mark Danielson Jennifer McCulloch Dan Zhong
Mary Doornbos-Johnson Anthony Medina Lisa Zuccolo
Jennifer Durkin Crystal Meier-Balousek Thaddeus Zuzga
James Dye Katherine Metro-Craig
Robert Easton Wilber Milhouse UNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Denard Eaves Michele Moore Principal: Neil Okuley
Steven Edgar Veronica Mosley-Raggs Assistant Principal:
Shawn Embry Adilah Muhammad Steven Harrison
Brian Evans Salam Musleh
Melissa Fekete Valencia Norton TEACHERS:
Billy Fields Alejandra Ortiz Charis Bootsma
Daryle Flaherty Edgar Palacios Dave Boven
Jasmine Flowers Natalie Papaleo Hannah Eve
Shavon Fomby Jordan Penman Noah Friesen
Brian Frank Okeycha Pettigrew Lillian Kean
Patrick Gaffney Michael Powers Amy Veldboom
Daniel Garcia Karianne Randick Sara Wallace
Richard Geier Katrina Robinson-Oliver
Jeffrey Governale Alma Roque TAFT SCHOOL
Danny Gray Kyle Rusco Principal: Christine Wilson
Veronica Guerrero Shindana Sales Assistant Principal:
Elizabeth Gutierrez Michael Sanders Angelica Guisinger
Martine Guzman-Hess Dwayne Sanders Superintendent: Dr. Teresa D. Hill
Cerelia Hampton Rachael Santos
Annika Hardy Douglas Deborah Scaletta TEACHERS:
James Heimlich Paul Slavich Khristopher Andalon
Cedric Henderson Kenneth Smith Kerri Banach
Julie Henneman Daniel Snyder Faviola Carrasco
Jasara Hines Myriam Souffrant Molly Carroll
Gloria Hoekstra Rita Stoncius Gabriela Cornejo
Jennifer Honeycutt Charles Surina Kimberly Dahl
Susan Hudson Shelia Svoboda Natia Durms-Marsh
Danielle Jania Rufus Taylor Samantha Gale
Krista Jarrett Crystal Taylor Virginia Gonzalez
Sheila Joannie Johnston Jolene Taylor Mathew Gorecki
Kimberly Jones-Franklin Alessandra Teodori Jensen Sharon Gormley
Vince Kasley Jennifer Tesar Kristin Gross
Amelia Keorpes Monica Townes-Hudson Yaretsi Hernandez
Karen Keorpes Daniel Turner Kylie Irvin
Jennifer Kilian Joel Vickers Barbara Kampenga
Tammy King Carolyn Walker Catherine Kircher
Felicia Knowles Kathryn Walsh Maureen Knaack
Patrick Kovalan Kenneth Wendorff Mayra Mendez
Jennifer Kovalan John Werner Megan Muñoz
Andrew Krakar Stephanie White Caroline Olson
Kristi Krooswyk David Wilk Rebecca Owens
Maxine Lane Lionell Williams Stephanie Pankau
Ivalue Langs Eric Wilson Corrine Pennington
Shelly Lester Mary Wimmer Nicole Rothgeb
Despina Liaskos Amaris Winters Ronald Rottmann
Michelle Liberio Stacy Woodson-Dave Ethan Shebesh
Christina Lim Tihila Wright Kimberly Smith
Jason MacConnell Gus Yiakos Shannon Stacey
Christine Mangin Robert Young Sarah Walmsley
southholland.org 15Heritage House LEGION HALL GE TS A NEW LOOK
By Julia Perla Huisman
Photos by Michelle Hamstra
The American Legion/VFW Hall, located at Van’O Park, has long been a
facility that South Holland residents could rent out for smaller functions.
This spring, the Village completely renovated the hall, transforming it
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into a bright, beautiful space nearly unrecognizable from what it was
before. With its charming new look, the hall will now be a premier spot for
intimate events such as baby/bridal showers, small weddings, birthday and
anniversary parties, and business gatherings.
Crisp white walls have taken the place of the building’s dark wood paneling, H E R I TA G E
and a decorative ceiling treatment has replaced outdated foam ceiling
tiles. Large windows were added to the space, bringing in lots of natural
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SOUTH HOLLAND
light, and warm farmhouse doors add character to walls with storage
16 MAY | JUNE 2021spaces. The kitchen and restrooms have also been
revamped, and the building’s exterior received a
makeover as well, with brand new siding and signage.
The name has changed along with the look. While
the American Legion/VFW Hall remains a part of
its identity because of its ties to South Holland’s
history, the rental hall will now be referred to as
Heritage House. This moniker harkens the building’s
historical nature while also matching the warmth and
sophistication of its interior.
This beautiful facility will be highly desired and therefore
is available for South Holland residents only, on a first
come-first served basis. It is best used for smaller
functions of 50-60 people.
RATES
Monday-Thursday: $60 per hour
Friday-Sunday: $300 for 3 hours,
$75 per additional hour
For use of kitchen: $50
To reserve your reservation, fill out a rental form at
southholland.org or call the South Holland Community
Center at 708.331.2940.
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TR USTING GOD IN TROUBLED TIME S
By Evangelist Joyc e Walker
We can all attest to the fa ct that we are living in troubled
times. In these troubled times, however, the C hristian has
safet y in the Lord Jesus C hrist.
Psalms 37 has good spiritual medicine for almost any problem
a person mig ht fa c e. When experiencing ma jor stress and
problems, Psalms 37 provid es God-given wisdom and a plan
of a cti on for experiencing the pea c e of God that surpasses
all und erstanding, a supernatural pea c e that transc ends
circumstanc es.
C hristians have nothing to fear if we tr ust in God and know
that He is in c ontrol. We are admonished not to fret or worr y.
Fretting and worr ying is a choic e. Sinc e we cannot c ontrol the
Joyce Walker
c onditi ons, our job is to tr ust God and wait patientl y on Him.
The best weapon against worr y is p rayer. We can cast all our
cares on the Lord and he will see us throug h any situati on.
We must tr ust God’s word, His Love and His divine plan for our lives. Proverbs 3:4-
5 also c onfirms this: “Tr ust in the Lord with all your hear t, lean not to your own
und erstanding, in all your ways a cknowledge Him and He will direct your paths.” God is
for us and God is on our sid e. Let’s tr ust Him!
Congratulations
to all
graduates!
WE WISH ALL STUDENTS
A SAFE AND HAPPY
SUMMER!
southholland.org 1920 MAY | JUNE 2021
D ID YOU KN OW?
LEA RN AB O UT W AY S T O HE L P K E E P SO U T H
HOLLA N D A C LEA N , B RI GHT A ND B E AU T I F U L C O MMU NI T Y .
A m e s s a g e from you r Urba n Fo re str y C o mmissi o n:
Now that spring is here, we wanted share the impor tanc e of planting trees and the
benefits that they provid e our neig hborhoods.
1. Trees help to c ontrol ground water and prevent flooding.
2. Trees reduc e storm water r unoff by capturing and storing rainfall in their canopy and
releasing water into the atmosphere.
3. Tree roots and leaf litter create soil c onditi ons that promote the infiltrati on of
rainwater into the soil.
4. Trees help slow down and temporaril y store r unoff, and reduc e pollutants by taking
up nutrients and other pollutants from soils and water throug h their roots.
5. Trees transform pollutants into less harmful substanc es.
In the Midwest, the trees that are most popular are: American Basswood, American Elm,
C ommon Ha ckberr y, Eastern White Pine, Honey Locust, Redbud, S hagbark Hickor y, and
S ugar M aple.
Find mor e i n fo r m ati o n o n tre e s a nd s t o r m w at e r r u no f f at e p a .gov .
southholland.org 21SUMMER DAY CAMPS
AT THE SOUTH HOLLAND COMMUNITY CENTER
DAY CAMP
Enroll your child in our Summer Day Camp! In this 9-week camp, kids
can form new friendships and experience many different activities—
both indoor and outdoor—and special events..
AGES: 3-14 years old as of June 14, 2021
WHERE: South Holland Community Center
WHEN: June 14-August 13 (9 weeks) - No camp July 5
DAYS: Monday thru Friday
TIME: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
FEES: $925 SH Resident / $975 Non-Resident
DAY CAMP EXTENSION
Campers participating in Day Camp and Junior Day Camp have the
opportunity to sign up for extended hours. During this time, campers
will participate in “quiet” activities such as enjoying a movie, board
games, puzzles, or arts and crafts.
AGES: 3-14 years old as of June 14, 2021
WHERE: South Holland Community Center
WHEN: June 14-August 13 (9 weeks) - No camp July 5
DAYS: Monday thru Friday
TIME: 7:00-9:00 AM and/or 3:00-6:00 PM
FEES: $540 SH Resident / $590 Non-Resident
A payment plan is available. Half is due at registration and
the balance due July 15.
To register, visit the Community Center, 501 E 170th St.
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PERMIT #4
4TH OF JULY
Monday, July 5, 2021
SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE
15800 SOUTH STATE ST
This year we are hosting a spectacular,
drive-in style fireworks show at South Suburban College!
Park your car, bring some snacks, and enjoy the show!
Visit southholland.org for more information.
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