Flossmoor
H-F communications students qualify for state
Ten students from Homewood-Flossmoor High School qualified for the IHSA State Journalism Competition at Eastern Illinois University by virtue of their performance at the recent sectional competition in Peoria.
The students are Laura Nichols (first place, feature writing; first, review writing), Kassie Armstrong (first, newspaper sports writing), Dana Yanow (first, broadcasting), Abby Schultz (second, editorial writing), Colleen Bodee (second, editorial cartooning), Veronica Morris (third, yearbook theme development), Amy Jackson (third, yearbook theme development), Michelle Mayer (third, two-page yearbook layout), and Olivia Lubeck (third, newspaper design).
Homewood-Flossmoor finished second overall in the team standings at the sectional competition.
Homewood
Rotary Club meeting
The Rev. Jean Claude, of Jacmel, Haiti, will speak at The Rotary Club of Homewood meeting at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday at Calumet Country Club, 2400 175th St., Homewood.
His topics will be the Rotary Water Project and earthquake relief effort.
Information: (708) 799-6020.
Hazel Crest/CRETE
Historical society luncheon
The South Suburban Genealogical and Historical Society will host its annual Birthday Luncheon at noon Saturday at Lincolnshire Country Club, 390 E. Richton Road, Crete.
The cost is $25. Robert Fox will present a biographical sketch on Orange B. Ormsby, who enlisted as a private in Company E of the 22nd Illinois and was later commissioned to full surgeon during the Civil War.
For information or reservations: (708) 335-3340, koellings@yahoo.com.
South Holland
Preckwinkle tabbed as SSC commencement speaker
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle will be the speaker at South Suburban College's 83rd commencement ceremony at 1:30 p.m. May 15.
"Ms. Preckwinkle is a wonderful speaker and I'm sure she will share some special words of wisdom for our graduates that day," SSC board chairman Frank M. Zuccarelli said.
South Suburban College will hand out more than 600 degrees and certificates to graduating students and transferring students who are finishing up their two years at SSC.
Rich Township
Chairman's Scholarship 2011
Application are available for Chairman's Scholarship 2011, awarded by the Rich Township District 227 High School Educational Foundation.
The $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to nine Rich Township students before the end of the school year. The deadline for applications is May 17.
Information or applications: www.rich227.org.
Flossmoor
H-F summer theater camp
Students entering grades two through 12 are eligible for Homewood-Flossmoor High School's Summer Musical Theatre camp, which will run June 13 to July 23.
The camp consists of auditions, rehearsals, training and performing a junior version of a traditional musical. It is run under the direction of H-F drama teacher Jill Bonavia-Galligani and meets Mondays through Thursdays from 1:15 to 4 p.m.
All students who register will have a role in the production, based upon their audition. Fee is $375 for Grades two through eight, $250 for H-F students. There is an additional $40 costume fee.
University Park
Secretary of State services at GSU
The Secretary of State's Mobile Service Unit will be at Governors State University from 1:30 to 7 p.m. May 24 in the Hall of Governors.
Services available at the mobile service unit include driver's license renewal, replacement and corrections; State ID card renewal, replacement and corrections; vehicle sticker sales; passenger and B-truck license plates; vehicle title and registration; parking placards for persons with disabilities; and organ/tissue donor information.
In addition, vision tests and the written driver's license exam can be taken. No driving tests will be given.
The services are available to all qualified Illinois residents. State law allows driver's license renewal up to one year in advance. Proper identification is required for new and duplicate driver's licenses and state ID cards.
Acceptable forms of payment include personal checks, cash, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit and debit cards.
Information: www.cyberdriveillinois.com.
Chicago Heights
Cancer survivor dinner
Relay For Life of Chicago Heights will hold a dinner for cancer survivors at 5:30 p.m. June 4 at Marian Catholic High School, 700 Ashland Ave., Chicago Heights.
"This event is an opportunity to have fun, share and offer hope to each other," said Nancy Galbreath, chairwoman of the survivor committee. "Cancer is a difficult thing to go through, and many survivors are living proof thanks to the gains in research and treatment."
Information: (708) 633-7770.
Crete
Park district honors volunteers
Crete Park District honored volunteers at a recent board meeting by recognizing businesses and individuals who have made a difference in the community and district.
The park district presented a plaque to Jim Moeller of Holland Company and Brooke Joerms for their volunteer efforts.
Joerms has been an active parent, coach and liaison for the park district. She has volunteered to serve dinners, sell raffle tickets, present classes and is constantly promoting the Willard Wood Park Center and Crete Park District. "Brooke Joerms is proof that one person does make a difference," director Patricia Polzin said.
Additionally, Carl Bledsoe was recognized for years of service as Crete's park district commissioner.
A little recognition: Crete Park District commissioner Rita Piepenbrink, president Linda Johnson, vice president Phil Hameister, commissioner Patty Wiater and director Patricia Polzin presented Brooke Joerms with the park district's Volunteer of the Year Award. | supplied photos
