The Orland Park Police squads recently seen pulling up to the Orland Township Food Pantry were not called to the scene for any type of disturbance or criminal activity. Instead, they were delivering donations of groceries. Mariano’s, the Orland Park Police Department and the Orland Township Food Pantry teamed up for “Stuff the Squads,” a week-long donation drive to stock the shelves of the Township’s food pantry. During the food drive, Mariano’s customers had the opportunity to purchase pre-packaged grocery bags at the check-out counter for donation to the Township’s food pantry. At the end of the drive, those donations were ‘stuffed’ into Orland Park Police squads and delivered to the Township’s food pantry. More information about the Orland Township Food Pantry is at www.orlandtownship.org or 708-403-4222.
Lincoln-Way Central student attends local and world leadership events
Nicoletta Salvatore, a sophomore at Lincoln-Way Central High School in New Lenox, spent two weeks this summer learning about leadership after winning the right to attend local and national seminars. In June, she attended the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar at Benedictine University in Lisle after competing competed with five other students in an essay competition. Students participating in the event learned about both active listening and how to accomplish their goals. IN July, she went on to participate in HOBY’s World Leadership Conference, along with 420 students from 14 countries, learning about how to make a positive impact on the world. A year prior, Ethan Fazio of Lincoln-Way Central also attended the local HOBY Leadership Seminar. Since that time, Salvatore has connected with Fazio. Because of their positive experiences with the program, the two Knights hope to host a HOBY-sponsored leadership workshop for freshmen.
MVCC history classes focus on south suburbs, U.S. wars
Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills will offer a new lineup of history courses that focus on the development of Chicago’s suburbs and early wars.
“Suburban Chicago: Short History” takes a close look at the progression in size and importance of Chicagoland with an emphasis on the south and west suburbs since World War II. Classes will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 4 and 11. The cost is $25.
“Korea: The Forgotten War” looks at the foreign and domestic causes, examines the conflict’s major events and sets the context of current international relations. Classes are from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 11 and 18. The cost is $25.
“Civil War: A Quick Overview” surveys the basic foundations of the war, the role of slavery, key battles, and the many forms of Reconstruction. Classes are from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 2, 9, 16, and 23. The cost is $50.
“Chicago Area and the Great War” examines the Chicago area before the war, the role key leaders and units from Illinois played in U.S. military efforts and how Chicagoans processed the years following the war’s conclusion. Special emphasis is given to Robert McCormick and the 1st Division, which includes a visit to the First Division Museum at Cantigny Park. Classes are Oct. 30 and Nov. 1. The trip to Cantigny Park will be Nov. 3.The cost is $45 for the course.
The courses will be held on the college’s main campus, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills, in Building T, Room T909. Registration can be completed in person in Building S, or online at morainevalley.edu. More information is at 708-974-5735 or ccce@morainevalley.edu.
