lifestyles
Switch to music proved to be sound decision for H-F teacher
If Michael Rogers had allowed the conventional wisdom of his generation to rule his thinking as a young man, he would have followed a considerably different career path. “I didn’t intend to go into music in college. I was in the Sputnik generation,” Rogers said, …
Pets o’ the Week for May 24, 2012
The Thursday Neighborhood Star prints adoptable pets. Area shelters should send photos, pet descriptions, shelter hours, address and contact information to Jason Freeman at jfreeman@southtownstar.com with “Pets o’ the Week” in the subject line.
Vickroy: Friends plan Momma Henry’s Trek across U.S.
Brothers David and Johnathon will honor their mother, Antonia “Momma” Henry, who died in November after a yearlong battle with lymphoma, by biking across the United States to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The Eisenhower High School grads will make a stop at the Blue Island school where Momma Henry worked as a parent liaison.
What’s Going On for May 24, 2012
Here’s a look at What’s Going On in the Southland including in Chicago Heights, Worth, Evergreen Park, Orland Hills, Richton Park, Chicago and Oak Lawn.
Use spirits to up the flavor in foods
Wine and its kin aren’t the only fluids fit to enhance a dish. A little hooch — whisky, rum, gin, tequila — go a long way to brightening up a variety of plates.
To Your Health: No such thing as a safe tan
The main reason people get skin cancer — especially melanoma — is too much sun exposure.
Whether it is getting a bad sunburn at a young age, too much sun while running shirtless or playing golf, the sun is the primary cause for melanoma. Of …
Campus for May 24, 2012
Here is a look at what some Southland students are accomplishing in college, including news from Orland Park, Beecher, New Lenox, Lansing, Calumet City, Burbank and Chicago.
Evergreen Park teen enjoys colorful high school career
Mary Kate Ogorzalek knew for a while that once she got to Evergreen Park High School, color guard would be among the activities she wanted to join. What she didn’t know was whether it would happen. “Auditioning was very scary. I thought I had done …
Your Pets for May 24, 2012
We want your pet photos. Whether it’s you with your dog, cat, bird, fish or lizard, please email a jpeg photo with your name, your pet’s name and hometown to Jason Freeman at jfreeman@southtownstar.com with “Your Pets” in the subject line.
Stay-At-Home Dad: The family that prays together
As a teen, church was boring, but as a dad it’s become an essential part of the weekend.
Vickroy: In search of artistic inspiration in the woods
Light vs. dark. Sharp edges vs. soft ones. Perspective, balance and much talk of “saving the white.” It’s just after 9 a.m. on a gorgeous morning near Hidden Pond in the Palos division of the Cook County Forest Preserve District. Birds chirp. Lime green caterpillars …
There’s much more than music to retiring Evergreen Park teacher
Melanie Michalak is “going out on top” as a teacher, retiring from Evergreen Park Community High School after another successful year as its choral director.
As for what retirement holds, the possibilities seem endless. In addition to her educational achievements, the Tinley Park resident has …
