Community Notes
Eleven winning names were selected from a total of 3,501 ticket entries. The accounting firm Mulcahy, Pauritsch, Salvador and Company audited the drawing. Will County Sheriff Paul Kaupas pulled the winning tickets; Superintendent Lawrence Wyllie announced the winners.
The grand place winner is Joleen Wisch of Tinley Park; she purchased her ticket from the Walt's store in Tinley Park. There were 10 additional $1,000 winners. Monica Cruz of Joliet purchased her ticket at the Berkot's in Manhattan. Mike Gilbert of Indiana and Virginia Casey of Mokena purchased tickets from Ranch Frostie. Alicia Jakobek of Manhattan purchased her ticket at Frankfort Fall Fest. Robert Graf of Burbank, Patrick McGuire of Tinley Park, Karen and William Madsen of Chicago Ridge each purchased their tickets by mail, Corrie Graefen of Manhattan purchased her ticket on the Web site. Robert Romadka of New Lenox and Dawn Murray of Mokena purchased tickets from foundation board directors.
The goal to sell 6,000 tickets to give the house away was not met. However, the split-the-pot grand prize, before taxes, is $165,000. Ticket sales this year surpassed last year by 8 percent, and set a new record high for ticket sales.
"We are very pleased with this year's results," foundation executive director Linda Lopez said. "Our co-chairs provided strong leadership and creative direction. When faced with a challenge, this board responds with energy and determination. As a matter of fact, the members of our foundation board sold over 900 tickets -- the largest number in any category. Tickets sold on the Web site were a very close second, followed by our community sales locations."
They met the owner, Paul Williams. Smietana was impressed by his knowledge, professionalism, enthusiasm and dedication. He has trail rides over 5 miles of natural fields, timber and creek crossings. He demonstrated grooming, discussed the horses diet and more. The girls were able to do some hands-on training also.
The Manhattan Food Pantry picked the bank's "Help us Create a Bountiful Harvest for the Hungry" box as the winner.
Other entries in the contest included boxes by Manhattan Dental Care, HomeStar Bank and Financial Services, Harris Bank of Manhattan and Manhattan Style Unlimited.
An sport utility vehicle full of food was donated to the Manhattan Food Pantry.
The next workshop will be "Keeping Teens Safe on the Information Superhighway" from 10-11:30 a.m. on Nov. 7, and "Tackling Attitude with Aptitude: Parenting and Discipline for Today's Teen" from 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 18.
Space is limited and reservations for the workshops can be made by calling 815-469-6480.
Frankfort Counseling Associates is a group of independent, state-licensed professionals who have joined together to focus on serving the Lincoln-Way area and surrounding communities by providing individual, couple, family, and group counseling services.
For more information, visit www.frankfortcounselingassociates.com.
It will feature food, festivities, dinner, music and a cash bar. Tickets cost $20. For more information, call Judy Niemann at 815-485-2724 or Mary MacKenzie at 815-464-5409.
Proceeds benefit the LWABWO Scholarship Fund (scholarships for Lincoln-Way High School seniors and women continuing their education).
The Lincoln-Way Area Business Women's Organization is requesting local businesses to support the effort with a donation. Donations should be mailed to: Mary MacKenzie, c/o State Bank of Illinois, N. Cedar Road, Mokena, IL 60448; Judy Niemann Vander-Veen, c/o Dunn and Niemann Real Estate, 11100 Front St., 1266, New Lenox, IL 60451; or contact Judy or Mary at the telephone numbers above.
Living Mortals category First, "Fear on Fiona," Triola & Friends
Second, "Power Your Mind with Books," Mokena Community Public Library
Dummy Mummies category First, "Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," Trend Setters Paul Mitchell School of Cosmetology
Second, "Children's Country Club Ghoul School," Children's Country Club
First-place winners received $150, second $75.
The winners of the Mokena Park District's Jack-O-Lantern and Great Pumpkin contests at the Halloween Hollow included:
Jack-O-Lantern First, Jason and Will Marquardt
Second, Gina and Keith Burgess
Great Pumpkin First, Amanda Brunner, 300 pounds
Second, Russell Davis, 154 pounds
Third, Nick Brunner, 136 pounds
Winners received gift cards to local businesses and ribbons.
For more information, call the park office at 708-390-2401 or visit www.mokenapark.com.
