Kathy Headley

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Snow brought out the best neighbors

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By Kathy Headley

Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor

6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778

I am not sure if we are officially done with the snow yet, or if it is just wishful thinking; but in either case I’d like to give a shout out and many thanks to my neighbors for their much-appreciated help with the snow this season.

To my neighbors on the north, Eddie and Arturo; on the south, Charly and Jessie; and on the west, Victor, thank you so much. You are wonderful neighbors, and I appreciate your help.

Last week we welcomed Sister My Huong Pham as the new Director of Spiritual Needs at Holy Cross Hospital and said goodbye to her predecessor, Sister Laura.

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When I spoke with Sister My Huong last week, we talked about the heavy toll placed on hospital workers over the last few years.

Once the pandemic began, the job of a hospital chaplain became more difficult too. In-person visits were banned, allowing communication mainly via the telephone. The level of fatigue was also growing among staff at the hospital.

Dennis Ryan, Vice President for Mission Effectiveness at Holy Cross, recently told the Chicago Catholic that the number of staff asking for contact with chaplains has certainly increased over the pandemic.

That said, the youth group at St. Rita of Cascia Parish is working on putting together a little something to help a bit. I’ll give you an update on that in the near future.

Over the last several weeks, it seems I am quite often sharing news of the passing of someone who has been a part of our neighborhood. Sadly, this week is no different. Sister of St. Casimir Johanna Marie Shainauskas recently passed away after a long illness.

Your paths may have crossed during her time as a receptionist at Holy Cross or maybe you remember her during the 1990s when she was at Maria High School as Director of Student Services, where she also taught Spanish III and IV.

Sister Margaret Zalot tells us that in addition to being fluent in Spanish, she was also fluent in Lithuanian. That proved helpful while she was secretary and receptionist at Nativity BVM Parish. She was also a longtime member of the Knights of Lithuania and worked on their Vytis magazine.

For Catholics, Lent has begun this week. As is tradition, St. Thomas More Church, 2825 W. 81st St., is offering Stations of the Cross every Friday during Lent after the noon Mass.

The deadline for teens interested in participating in the Sports and Recreational Leadership Program at Marquette Park is fast approaching. The leadership development program for those age 16 and up will take place on Tuesdays and Wednesday from March 8 to May 18. In addition to learning skills that will benefit teens in the future, it prepares participants for possible summer employment with the Chicago Park District and more. Contact Paul Pope at paul.pope@asmprograms.org for details.

Weather permitting, the Sand Ridge Nature Center is promoting Nature Play Days from March 2 through May 25 at the Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center. Organizers invite parents to bring their little ones to enjoy the Dan Ryan Woods Nature Play space and connect with nature. Stories, art and exploration will be offered each time. For more information or if you are interested in bringing a school or group, contact Jessica.Becker@cookcountyil.gov.

As we travel back to previous decades here, the similarities in news stories never fail to amaze me. Let’s go back to this week in 1992 and you’ll see what I mean with this one: “Aldermen Worried Over Phone Scams.” The article explains what a scam is (in this case a legit-sounding firm contacting seniors by phone and by mail, claiming assistance with unclaimed funds available from forgotten accounts or insurance policies). Much like now, isn’t it?

When we left 1992 last week, I wondered if you remembered the longtime businessman who passed away at this time 30 years ago. I was surprised no one figured out this answer yet. So, let’s try one more week. By this time in 1992 his shop had been open for decades at 3312 W. 63rd Street. He lived most of his life about a block away from the shop.

He was a barber and built up quite a following, so much so, that even after he went into semi-retirement, he was still cutting hair by request when customers called to ask. One of his sons joined him in the barber business, taking over the day-to-day workings, and the other opened his photo business next door. Do you remember him yet?

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79th St. slaying leads to fed gun bust

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U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush (right) watches as President Joe Biden signs the Emmett Till Antilynching Act into law at a White House Rose Garden ceremony late last month.  – Photo courtesy of Congressman Rush’s Office

‘A day of enormous consequence’

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Spread the loveRush watches Biden sign Emmett Till law From staff reports The Emmett Till Antilynching Act, legislation sponsored and negotiated by U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush (D-1st), was signed into law last week by President Joe Biden at a White House Rose Garden ceremony. The act passed the U.S. House on Feb. 28 by a…

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Scouts learn, earn at camp

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Spread the love Last month, members of Boy Scout Troop 1441 (sponsored by the St. Mary Star of Sea Holy Name Society) attended a cabin camping trip at the Owasippe Scout Reservation in Twin Lakes, Mich. Staying in the historic Owasippe Guest lodge established in 1948, Scouts prepared all meals to earn rank advancements, enjoyed…

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College report: Former Riverside-Brookfield star homers in four consecutive at-bats

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Pro Soccer Report: Fire II gets a point, but still no goals after three games

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Marist sees better days ahead after rough start to season

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Spread the loveBy Steve Millar  Correspondent It’s been a tough start for Marist against a loaded schedule. But after the RedHawks fought back again and again in a 3-2 loss to 2021 Class 2A state runner-up Joliet Catholic on April 6 night at Joliet Memorial Stadium, there were plenty of reasons to think things are…

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Area Sports Roundup: Chicago Christian softball team looking to get their groove back

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Spread the loveBy Jeff Vorva Staff Writer Kevin Pittman said he’ll take some of the blame. The Chicago Christian softball and boys basketball coach has an annual tradition. After the rigors of the basketball season, he uses spring break to recharge. “When they asked me to take the softball job, I said I would do…

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Can May flowers be far behind?

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Spread the loveBy Mary Stanek Your correspondent in Archer Heights and West Elsdon 3808 W. 57th Place •  (773) 284-7394 April showers bring May flowers, or so the saying goes. One could only wish. It seems it’s been a cold, rainy, slow start to spring. But Palm Sunday will soon be here. That usually is…

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Rain can’t stop West Lawn fun

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Spread the loveBy Peggy Zabicki Your correspondent in West Lawn 3633 W. 60th Place •  (773) 504-9327 Even though the weather has been cold and rainy, there’s always something going on in West Lawn.  Last week, the Envision organization held its Market Day at the St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish Center. There were lovely…

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Construction season has arrived

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Spread the loveBy Kathy Headley Your correspondent in Chicago Lawn and Marquette Manor 6610 S. Francisco • (773) 776-7778 Well, it’s official. The portable toilet has arrived on our corner, which told me the work by the gas company contractors was set to begin. No sooner had the pot landed, I began to hear the…

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