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Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church, 8426 W. 95th St., will hold its gigantic annual Rummage Sale, Friday, October 9, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, October 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A large amount of furniture, also, housewares, antiques, books, toys, and much more. 

Organizers of the sale are honoring all State mandates and CDC guidelines. Everyone attending will be required to wear a face covering. 

For more information call Grace at 708-423-6378 or www.hickoryhillspress.org. 

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Despite the rain and gloom of the day, staff members and students from Shepard High School gathered the morning of Friday, September 11 for a socially-distanced remembrance of 9/11.

U.S. Air Force JROTC instructors Major (ret.) Dan Johnson and MSGT (ret.) Chris Saberniak organized a poignant ceremony that also served as lesson in history: None of their students had been born when the terrorist attacks happened.

The JROTC colorguard brought students to attention to start the ceremony. As trumpet players from the Shepard marching band performed ‘Taps,’ JROTC students lowered the American flag to half-staff while classmates saluted.

Students Nick Bucio, Kiana Gonzalez, Julia Sinisi and Chanel Talbott then took turns reading the presidential proclamation declaring September 11 as Patriot Day. 

Pictured: Shepard High School senior Jocelyn Anaya leads her U.S. Air Force JROTC classmates in a salute while other students lower the flag to half-staff during the remembrance of 9/11.

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Vietnam War veteran Chuck McCloud, 70, of Palos Hills survived Viet Nam, H1N1, and most recently, COVID-19. In April, he spent four days in Hines Veterans Hospital attached to IVs and wearing an oxygen mask after he became ill. McCloud never saw this coming and was instead planning on taking a flight to Washington D.C. for a sight-seeing tour with Honor Flight Chicago. 

Honor Flight Chicago is a non-profit organization that flies senior war heroes to the nation’s capital for a day of honor at the memorials built in tribute to them. The group started flying World War II veterans to the D.C. in 2008. Honor Flight Chicago began flying Korean War veterans in 2016, and recently expanded to flying Vietnam era veterans in 2019. Sadly, the flight was cancelled because of the pandemic. 

To help ease the disappointment, volunteers from Honor Flight Chicago showed up at his house and had him come outside. They had placed a sign on his lawn that said, “Honor Flight Chicago Salutes This Vietnam War Veteran.”

McCloud is hopeful his Honor Flight will soar in 2021. He said, “I’m honored to be chosen. I just want to go with the other veterans to see the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. I’ve never been to Washington, D.C. and I’ve always wanted to go. The greatest thing will be seeing all those veterans getting off the plane.” 

In addition to serving two years of active duty in Viet Nam, McCloud served two years of active duty in the Army Reserve, and two years of inactive reserve duty.

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The Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce will host the 20th Annual Business Showcase and Health Fair in conjunction with Oak Lawn Community High School’s Craft Fair on Saturday, September 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oak Lawn Community High School. The event will be held outside in the student parking lot (95th & Austin Ave.)

Several businesses are expected to participate by showcasing their various products and services. 

Flu shots will be available from Walgreens Pharmacy from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your insurance card or a copy for billing purposes. If you don’t have insurance, Walgreens will give a special discount. They will also have a full spectrum of healthcare providers, and more. 

For more information, or for an exhibitor application, call the Chamber office at 708-424-8300 or email office@oaklawnchamber.com. Booth fees are $50.00 for Chamber members and $100.00 for non-members. 

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