Community SpotlightKEEPING COOL... With the outdoor temperature feeling like it is in theupper 90s, Hudson, a 3 1/2-year-old polar bear, was keeping cool thanks to large 400-pound blocks of ice donated by Lang Ice. As part of the zoo's behavioral enrichment program, animal care staff is always thinking of ways to physically and mentally stimulate the animals at Brookfield Zoo. One way is by providing them with enrichment items they normally do not receive on a regular basis, such as the ice. In addition to the ice blocks, Hudson also took advantage of the comforts of his 78,000-gallon pool while guests enjoyed watching him.  ______________________________ FIND TREASURES AT ST. JOE RUMMAGE SALE... Everyone who loves a bargain is invited to a two-day rummage sale that will be held at St. Joseph School's Centennial Hall, 5641 S. 73rd Ave., Summit. Sponsored by St. Joseph Parish's Ladies of the Rosary organization, the event will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fri., July 23 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat., July 24. Admission is free to the air-conditioned hall. Hot dogs, chips and beverages will be on sale for shoppers who want to take a break and have lunch. "This is one of the best rummage sales in the area. In recent years we've sold everything from fur coats to jewelry to unique collectibles and everything in between," stated Ladies of the Rosary officer Gerry Paluch, chairman of the event. "With so many people donating this year, I'm sure we'll have a wide assortment of interesting and useful items at bargain prices. We encourage everyone to get ready to shop and join us at this fun event." All articles of clothing (excluding coats, jackets, suits and dresses) are on sale for just 50 cents this year. All proceeds will benefit the various parish ministries supported by the Ladies of the Rosary. For more information call (708) 458-0501. ______________________________ FUNERAL HOME ANNOUNCES 2010 SCHOLARSHIPS... Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Ltd. announced the 2010 recipients of their annual educational scholarships awarded at Willow Springs School. The funeral home has been presenting the scholarships since June 1989 to local elementary schools. The monetary scholarships are awarded to the top two scholastic average graduates. Scholarships are intended to benefit students in their initial year of high school. Willow Springs School graduates Katlin Krzos and Brad Slouber both received the award. In addition to these honors, a second scholarship was awarded to a female graduate. The Agnes Zarzycki Achievement Award is in honor of the foundress of the family owned and operated business 95 years ago. "In 1915, Agnes Zarzycki, my great-grandmother, showed great courage, strength, leadership and independence within her community, as the first Polish-American woman funeral director in the City of Chicago," said owner Claudette Zarzycki. Graduate Katlin Krzos exemplified these qualities and more. "We believe that the future lies with the success of these young graduates," said Zarzycki. "Excellence in our schools is a direct reflection of excellence in leadership and that is why we continue to award our scholarship: an honor designed to identify, recognize, reward and encourage students." Scholarship recipients were selected by their educators. Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Ltd. is a family owned and operated funeral home with locations in Chicago and Willow Springs. For more information visit www.ZarzyckiManorChapels.com. Claudette Zarzycki (center) awards Brad Slouber and Katlin Krzos with the Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Ltd. Scholarship Award at their graduation ceremony.  |
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