Established 1958

The 18th annual Palos Heights classic car event will be held on Thursday, July 15 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on both sides of Harlem Ave., between 122nd and 125th Streets. There will be live music, food, and a split the pot raffle with cash prizes. 

For participants, it is first come, first parked. No pre-registration is required, but there is an on-sight $10 registration donation. Cars should have a model year of 1990 or older. 

The event is seeking volunteers and sponsors. For more information, contact Bob Starzyk at 708-334-4848 or carclassic@palosheights.org.

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Officials with Consolidated High School District 230 announced that Hanadie Tulemat, a 12th Grader at Amos Alonzo Stagg High School was selected from hundreds of applicants to serve on the 13-member National Youth Advisory Board for Sandy Hook Promise. The board consists of high school Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) Promise Club leaders who will guide the activities and engagement of Clubs and members nationwide.

Serving on the National Youth Advisory Board (YAB) takes many hours of service during the school year. On average, most members contribute more than 300 hours of time for the YAB, working with their local Club and planning for the National Youth Violence Prevention Week and annual National SAVE Promise Club Youth Summit, as well as individual projects and presentations. 

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Shepard High School Junior Damari Reed won the Illinois High School Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association (IWCOA) state championship at 152 pounds on Saturday.

After the IHSA canceled its state series, IWCOA became the only organization to sponsor a tournament. Reed enjoyed a tremendous tournament.

He defeated the #1 and #2 seeded wrestlers en route to winning the state championship. He became the first state champion from Shepard since 1984.

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At Thursday night’s girls softball game in Hometown, held to honor local resident John Volakakis, Gale Shafer, Vice Regent of Swallow Cliff Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, presented to John a DAR certificate of appreciation for his military service and a lapel pin. The chapter partners with the Department of Defense 50th Anniversary Vietnam Commemorative Program to recognize veterans who served during this era. 

Others joined in making this a special night for John. Presenting the Colors was the Ritual Guard from the Johnson-Phelps VFW. The Axemen, a local motorcycle group, were on hand to express their thanks for John’s service to the nation and for his friendship over the years.

To make the evening even more special, the Westside Warriors and the Southside Smoke teams wore game shirts with John’s name on the back. One of the participants on the Warriors team is a granddaughter. Many family members were present to show their love and support, and all attending the night’s activities enjoyed pizza and treats.

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