Will County group gives $8K to Silver Cross program
The Will County Union of King’s Daughters and Sons recently gave the Silver Cross Foundation $8,000 to support the hospital’s acute kidney dialysis services. The funds will be used to purchase eight new televisions equipped with an interactive smart TV system to allow patients to watch live TV and educational videos, access streaming and gaming application and participate in video calls.
In addition to making this generous donation to Silver Cross Hospital, The Will County Union of King’s Daughters and Sons installed their new officers during their May meeting. The new officers are: Karla Farr and Linda Emmert, presidents; Peggy Parthun and Ida Fonck, vice presidents; Karen Colombo, secretary; Sue Gonzalez, treasurer; and Elaine Torrence and Sharon Miller.
The Will County Union is part of the International Order of King’s Daughters and Sons, founded in New York in 1886 and helped open the first Silver Cross Hospital in 1895 on the east side of Joliet. The hospital was named after the King’s Daughter’s emblem — the Maltese cross. The limestone emblem that once adorned the original hospital can be seen in the vestibule of the new Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
South Holland Master Chorale names new director
South Holland Master Chorale has named Philip J. Bauman as its new music director.
Bauman, of South Bend, Indiana, also is administrator of South Bend Symphony Orchestra and music director of Michigan City Messiah. He previously had roles with Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra, including orchestra manager and as conductor of its Youth Orchestra. He was music director of LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra for more than 20 years.
Bauman succeeds Albert M. Jackson, who retired this year after 23 years as music director of South Holland Master Chorale. The 100-member community choral group, originally affiliated with South Suburban College, has been sponsored by the village of South Holland since 2016.
Membership in the Chorale is open without audition. The group rehearses at 7 p.m. Mondays at Sts. Joseph, Anne and Emeric Church, 17951 Dixie Highway, Homewood.
A series of concerts for the Chorale’s upcoming season begins with “Songs of Celebration” at 4 p.m. Oct. 2 at First Reformed Church, 15924 South Park Avenue, South Holland, and 4 p.m. Oct. 16 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 8501 Calumet Avenue, Munster, Indiana.
Fundraiser planed for Orland Park’s Humphrey House
A fundraiser including a tour of historic sites is planned from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at the John Humphrey Hous, 9830 W. 144th Place in Orland Park.
Built in 1881 by Illinois Sen. John Humphrey, it was the second home in Orland Park and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Humphrey, a native of Wisbech, England, arrived with his family in 1848 to the area that would become Orland Park. Humphrey purchased a large plot of land in anticipation of the expansion of the Wabash, St. Louis & Pacific Railroad.
Orland Park History Museum curator Sarah Stasukewicz said the event will showcase unique historical pieces.
“Never before have we hosted such an immersive historical tour highlighting the rich history of Orland Park,” Stasukewicz said. “I’m especially looking forward to sharing the upcoming plans for this historic home.”
The event includes a bus tour of historic Orland Park sites, including the Hostert Cabins, the Chiappetti Slaughterhouse and the Orland Park History Museum.
Tickets are $50 and all proceeds will directly benefit the upkeep and restoration of the Humphrey House. Information is at 708-873-1622 or orlandpark.org/museum.
Illiana Christian unveils new mascot
llliana Christian High School in Dyer, Indiana, recently unveiled its first, official mascot in its 77-year history, most of those in Lansing. The school moved to Dyer in 2018.
“Victor The Viking” is a professionally crafted mascot costume that will be worn during the school year by a team of students. While Illiana Christian High School’s teams have been known as the “Vikings” since the 1950s, there was never an official costumed mascot.
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Victor was unveiled at the school’s recent new student night welcomed students last week on the first day of school. The mascot was the idea of athletic director Darren DeBoer who sees this as an opportunity to increase school spirit and add an element of fun at sporting events and various school activities.
Stagg music boosters seek vendors for show
A.A. Stagg High School Music Boosters organization is accepting applications from crafters and artists for the Nov. 12 and 13 Art for the Season show at the school, 111th Street and Roberts Road in Palos Hills.
Cost is $110 per 80 sq. ft. booth space for the two-day run of the show.
More information and applications are at 708-974-7520 or aastaggmusicboosters.org. The email address for the show is [email protected].
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