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The Woodridge Jaycees
http://www.woodridgejaycees.org
#1 Jaycees Chapter
in
Illinois
For
2005

On Saturday January 28, 2006 at The General Assembly;
Illinois Jaycees Convention in Decatur, Illinois, The
Woodridge Jaycees were presented with "The Granddaddy
of all awards" - the coveted Giessenbier Award for the year,
the highest possible honor that can be received from The
Illinois Jaycees. The Woodridge Jaycees are now The Top
Chapter in Illinois for 2005. With 131 Chapters in the
State of Illinois, The Woodridge Jaycees bulldozed
through all of them, (Naperville, Palatine, Elgin, Joliet,
Aurora, Springfield, Peoria, etc, etc - even Chicago!!) to
take the Giessenbier Trophy back home to The Village
of Woodridge. It was truly Oscar Night for The Woodridge
Jaycees. By the end of the evening, The Woodridge Jaycees
walked off the stage and down the red carpet with nearly 20
individual awards. The most awards received for any Illinois
Jaycees Chapter.

We received the Giessenbier Award for our population
Division and that is according to your population in
your community, then the President's Club award, which
mean we were at least +2 each month and ended up
plus 41 by year's end regarding members. We also
received THE OUTSTANDING Local Membership Development
Vice President Runner up, Gina Cihak, then we received
Blue Chip which is excellence in Programming and
Membership, then we received Overall Sweepstakes in
the Community Area of Opportunity, which we were #1
for community and the events and projects we did in
the community. Then for the 4th Quarter, which is the
last quarter of the year we received The Outstanding
Chapter Newsletter for the Fourth Quarter, Git R' Done,
then we received Membership VP Choice Award for the
Fourth Quarter for a project called More Cushion for
the Pushin' into 2006, which was an ad we ran to
obtain more members. The ones that say The
Outstanding are the top honors, but remember with
all this the Giessenbier was the best award The Woodridge
Jaycees could have won. We also received Overall #1
Community Project for Operation Guardian Angel, The
Woodridge Jaycees received Outstanding Development
V.P. - Debbi White, then we received The Outstanding
Community Development Chapter, then we received
Runner up Metro Chapter for the 4th quarter, which
means our chapter has over 100 members and we
were runner up for the 4th quarter, we one first for this
in the 3rd quarter. We also received 1st place for Individual
Area of Opportunity Division 6, in our division only, then
we received 1st place for International Area of Opportunity
for the International things we do for our division as well,
then 1st place for Business Area of Opportunity in our
Division.

The Woodridge Jaycees are a training organization, providing
leadership skills and interpersonal skills to help
young business professionals become an outstanding
member of society. They do that though Community Service.
The Jaycees are unique in that they are the only service
organization allows people to help themselves
by helping others. It is a win-win situation. Individuals
from the Community between the ages of 21 to 39 can
make a differencein the Community and at the same time
develop into a better human being. The Woodridge Jaycees is
here to serve the Community as it helps it’s members develop
those skills to succeed. The WoodridgeJaycees has events
to help the Community all Year along.

On Thursday February 26, The Woodridge Jaycees
really celebrated at their General Membership
Meeting for February at the Corner Clubhouse.
It was a birthday pizza party, celebrating The
Woodridge Jaycees 13^th Birthday, have being
established in February 1993. The Giessenbier
award was presented this evening.

The Woodridge Jaycees rock!!!

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The Woodridge Jaycees
http://www.woodridgejaycees.org
Winning The
Grandddaddy Giessenbier
Award
And
Becoming
The
#1
Jaycees
Chapter
in
The
State of Illinois
For 2005
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WOODRIDGE ECUMENICAL
THANKSGIVING SERVICE
PRINCE OF PEACE
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With The Secretary of State For Illinois
and Founder of The Jesse White Tumblers, Jesse White,
At The Woodridge Jaycees Event Under Savannah's Big Top
At Jefferson Junior High School in Woodridge, Illinois

With Dairy Man, and Politician - Jim Oberweis.
He is Chairman of The Board For
Oberweis Dairy and
Oberweis Asset Management

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With Jill Carlson From Fox Sports and WFLD Fox 32
at The Woodridge Jaycees - "How To Pump Up Your PR"
and Press and Media Day and Expo

With Judy Biggert United States Congresswoman
From Illinois Representing The 13th District

With Larry Wert, President of
NBC WMAQ Channel 5 - Chicago

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With Gunnery Sgt. Larry Pyles From
The United States Marine Corps
At Ribfest in Naperville, Illinois
Please Support Our Troops

With Danielle Serino News Anchor & Reporter and Host
of "The Bottom Line" on Fox Chicago At The Woodridge
Jaycees Event - Under Savannah's Big Top Outside
Jefferson Junior High School in Woodridge, Illinois

With llinois State Senator Carole Pankau From District 23

With Rob Waller Band at Taste of Des Plaines. Rob Waller Band does The Official Theme Song For Mike Kara Presents. It's called 5am. Check out their website and make sure to buy! buy! buy!!! Plenty of Copies of their new CD - Outside The Day!!!

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With Cara Carriveau Mid-Day Host From
The Loop - WLUP 97.9 - Chicago

With Ronald McDonald For The Woodridge Jaycees Event -
Under Savannah's Big Top At Jefferson Junior High School in
Woodridge, Illinois

With Jackie & Jen -
The Durietz Twins -
"Chicago Most Famous and Cutest Twins"
http://www.chicagotwins.com
I currently serve as webmaster for Their Website!!
You've seen them on The Ricki Lake Show,
The Jerry Springer Show, On National Syndicated
Television Program - Shipmates, The Cute Twins on
The Pert National Television Advertisement, plus much,
much more!!!

With The Honorable William F. Murphy -
Mayor Of The Great Village Of Woodridge, Illinois
(My Hometown)

With Woodridge Police Chief Steve Herron (Left), Woodridge
Police Crime Prevention Officer Kevin Lindblom

With President Of The Woodridge Jaycees,
Jim Cihak, At The Back To School Bash

With Cpl. Wayne Howlett Neighborhood Liaison Officer For Downers Grove and Lisle Townships From The DuPage County Sheriff's Office, celebrating The Association between Mike Kara Presents and The DuPage County Sheriff's Office. They have been very respectful and very cooperative in assisting Mike Kara Presents anyway they can. I really appreciate their support.

With Retired Chicago Fire Commissioner James Joyce at North Avenue Beach For 2004 Chicago Polar Plunge To Benefit Special Olympics - Chicago

With One of The Legends in Radio King B Ron Britain. King B is a legend in the radio industry. It was my honor and privilege to be able to profile a legend of this magnitude. King B has been involved in radio and television for nearly 50 years. In Cincinnati in the early 60's he had 73% of the listening audience. He was one of the first radio personalities on Chicago's Legendary WCFL in the 60's WCFL's ratings, led by Britain, quickly moved him to the top however never content to rest on his laurels, he recognized something was lacking in radio. I knew there were many great artists whose music was not being given air time," said King B, "and there were also many established artists who were getting only their hits played and nothing more. A classic example was a guy who was getting a lot of air play in London where I met him, but no one in the states had even heard his music on the air. That guy was Jimi Hendrix. Stations just didn't know how to handle his music but I knew that I wanted to create a showcase for artists like Hendrix where their music could be heard." Thus, Ron's conception of presenting a show different not only from WCFL's format but different from anything on the air around the country was the beginning of the Ron Britain Subterranean Circus. The word spread throughout the industry quickly and in a short time, that one hour Sunday night show expanded to three hours, giving listeners some of the best music ever heard anywhere. The Ron Britain Sub-Circus was a music purist's delight filled with interviews with artists like Frank Zappa, Janis Joplin as well as other well-knowns from the 60's such as Brook Benton, James Brown, even the Beach Boys. "To this day, whenever I talk with any of those entertainers, many who have remained friends, or if I hear from listeners from those days, they all comment about my Sub-Circus, thanking me for adding that exposure or dimension to radio. I find myself thanking them, for making those radio years so incredibly exciting for me."

With Deputy Tom Weiser, From The Patrol Division
of The DuPage County Sheriff's Office

With Rob Whipple, Veteran Radio Personality, From WRHL The Hub 102.3 FM Rochelle, Illinois

With Andy Pech, Chairman of 2004
Woodridge Jaycee's Annual Car Wash

With Nancy Flynn RN (Director of Operations & Nursing For The CoACH House) and Myself with some friends at The CoACH Care Center's CoACH Housein Unincorporated Naperville. CoACH stands For Coordinating Action for Children's Health. The CoACH Care Center is a not-for-profit children's care center. The center's CoACH Approachoffers a continuum of care through care coordination, training and direct patient care services a Our Children's CoACH House. The center is managed by Executive Director & Co-Founder, Denise Callarman and overseen by a committed Board of Directors-including Leann Lazzari, Co-Founder. In addition to being mothers of two medically fragile sons and their siblings, these women have become mom's with a mission to provide a parent driven organization that serves and promotes a better quality of life for children with special health care needs (CSHCN) and their families within their community. The Not-for-Profit organization, founded in 1992, depends on donations and grants.

With Rock N Roll Legend and one of My Heroes in Music Tommy James. His songs have become so ingrained in modern culture, it's difficult to go for morethan a couple of days without hearing one of them on radio, TV, in films, or onone of the 300 plus cover versions of his songs by other artists. He has sold,to date, over 100 million records and has been awarded 23 gold singles and 9 gold and platinum albums. His Hits include "Mony Mony", "I Think We're Alone Now", "Crimson And Clover", "Crystal Blue Persuasion", "Draggin The Line", and Many Others.

With Ronnie Rice (Formly From The New Colony Six) At The Taste Of Westmont. Ronnie Rice picked up a guitar when he was 16 years old and hasn't put it down yet! He began his musical career as a solo performer in Evanston, Illinois. In the late 1960's, Ronnie joined the Chicago-based group The New Colony Six and sang lead vocals on many of their hit records, including oldies favorites I Will Always Think About You and Things I'd Like to Say.

With Mike Rabon From The Legendary Rock N Roll Band - "The Five Americans" at His Home in Hugo, Oklahoma. The Five Americans Are Best Known For Their Hit - "Western Union"

With Steven Walker
Evening Host on KG-95.3
(Winona Radio Group)
Winona, Minnesota

With The Brand New PCW Tag-Team Championships, Former WWE Superstars, The Road Warriors/Legion Of Doom(L.O.D.) (Animal (On The Left) and The Late Great Hawk - Michael Hegstrand (on The Right) with their manager Precious Paul) at The Oak Lawn Pavilion For Dream Night II. Mr. Hegstrand (Hawk) passed away on Sunday October 19, 2003. He was 46. His very impressive career shown bright for more than 20 years in Professional Wrestling. I had the pleasure of interviewing him in June 2003. He was very professional and very respectful of My Show and Myself. I grew up watching him in The AWA, NWA, WCW, and WWF and always remember as just Hawk. Hawk - Michael Hegstrand will always be in our hearts and prayers and will never be forgotten. His Memory will live on in all of us.

With Over 45 Years of Experience in Chicago Alone - Legendary Chicago Market Meteorologist Harry Volkman at my house doing asegment on winter weather for Mike Kara Presents Really Big Christmas Extravaganza 2003

With John From The Museum of Science & Industry . John is one of the exhibit designers and created "The Great Train Story" Exhibit

With John Herzog, Manager of The 2003 NBBA World Series Champions - The Chicago Comets. The NBBA stands For The National Beep Baseball Association. Beep Baseball is a fun and exciting sport for the blind and visually impaired. Players can hit a modified softball that beeps when it is thrown. The Bases also beep, so the player can follow the sound to the Base. All partially Sighted players are asked to wear blindfolds so this games relies on the other four senses.

With Lt. Peter Sterenberg and Sgt. Mike Price From
The DuPage County Sheriff's Office -
Forensic Investigations Unit

With Jim From The Darien Lions Club on
Lions Club Candy Day 2003

With Active Club Members of The Woodridge Lions Club at Their Traditional 2004 Easter Egg outside Jefferson Junior High School in Woodridge, Illinois.

With Lion Al Baines From
The Willow Springs Lions Club
doing an segment on How The Willow Springs
Lions Club Help The Community during The Holidays.
For Mike Kara Presents
Really Big Christmas Extravaganza 2003

With Members of The Bridgeview Lions Club
at Their 2004 Annual Candy Day Fundraiser
at The Bridgeview Community Center
in Bridgeview, Illinois

With Glenda Wagner, President of
The Schiller Park Lions Club,
At Their 2005 Annual Pasta Dinner
At The Schiller Park Community Center
in Schiller Park, Illinois

Welcome!!!!

With United States Congressman Henry Hyde
and Future Governor of Illinois, Jim Oberweis.

Welcome to The Official Mike Kara Presents Website. This page contains information about the Public Access Television Program "Mike Kara Presents....." This program airs on Tuesdays at 9pm on Comcast Public Access Television Channel 19 or Channel 43 in The Elmhurst System. MKP is available to Comcast customers in over 65 Chicagoland suburbs. My primary focus on the show is the Community. My Motto is Community Focus/Community Fun. Showing the important things happening within the community and how certain things effect and help the Community. I also focus on the fun things happening in the Community. Things like Pancake Breakfasts, Science Museums, Local Wrestling, etc. I try to actively help the Community through Television. I try to cover things that often are neglected on other Television programs. One of My favorite segments was on The Woodridge Food Pantry and it was so great to be able to give time to such a worthy organization.

I have interviewed a variety of guests, including The President of The Illinois State Jaycees, several National Jaycees, Jim from The Cryan Shames, Ronnie Rice, The Legion Of Doom, Carl From The Buckinghams, National Platinum Recording Artist Tommy James, Disney Gold Recording Artist Dave Rudolf, Radio Legend King B Ron Britain, Chicago Meteorologist Harry Volkman and many more.

Here's A List of people, places, and Things I have done segments on/with, Show ID's, Christmas Greetings or have a professional relationship with through Mike Kara Presents...

154th Tennessee Senior Regiment Company K

"The Sons of Liberty"

American Civil War Living Historians

Chicago Actor Steve Abbott

Chicago's Premier Acapella Group - Ac Rock

American English Premiere Chicago's
Premire Beatles Tribute Band

Bacci Pizza

George Baum -
Lost And Found
Band
Inventors of Speedwood

Chuck Bayser
Lisle-Woodridge Fire Department

Corporal John Bertuca - DuPage County
Sheriff's Office (K-9 Unit)

Bob Biagi From 80's Rock N Roll
Tribute Band -
Infinity

Judy Biggert - United States Congresswoman
13th District

Big John Howell & The Born To Boogie Band

Michael Bridges -
Lost And Found
Band
Inventors of Speedwood

Scotty Brink - Chicago Radio Legend
Real Oldies 1690 - Chicago

Chicago Radio Legend - King B Ron Britain

The Village of Brookfield

Brookfield Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2868

Brookfield Zoo

Charles P Brown - Director Activities
Choral Activites
Concordia University
River Forest, Illinois

Greg Brown - Mid-Day Host
- Oldies 104.3
WJMK - Chicago

Chicago Jazz/Blues Legend Rodney Brown

The Buckinghams

Pastor Dave Buerstetta -
Woodridge United Methodist Church

Jill Carlson
Fox Sports
WFLD Fox 32 Sports Anchor

Cara Carriveau
- Mid-Day Host -
The Loop WLUP 97.9 - Chicago

Chicago Voice Exchange
Absolutely A cappella

Chicago Wheelchair Bulls

Jim Cihak -
Chairman of The Board
Woodridge Jaycees

CoACH Care Center

Concordia University
River Forest, Illinois

AJ Cox - Assistant Promotion Manager -
The Loop WLUP 97.9 - Chicago

Rob Creighton - Program Director WRXQ

(100.7RXQ - The Southland's Classic Rock)

Woodridge Police Department - K-9 Officer
Robert Chrusciel

The Cryan Shames

The Darien Lions Club

The Downers Grove Park District

The Downers Grove Park District Museum

Downers Grove Santa Parade

DuPage County Sheriff's Office

The Durietz Twins -
Jacqueline & Jennifer Durietz

Lynn Elker - Administrator
Scottish Home

The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra

The Elmhurst YMCA

The Five Americans

Flounder - Radio Personality

Evening Host 100.7 WRXQ

Fonograf - Classic Rock Cover Band

Frankie - Radio Personality
Afternoon Host 100.7FM WRXQ

Geneva Chamber Of Commerce

Geneva's Festival Of The Vine

The Chicago Comets - Beep Baseball 2003
NBBA World Series Champions

Gravette, Arkansas

Dr. Ted Hatmaker

Michael Hegstrand (Hawk) From
The Road Warriors/Legion Of Doom
(1957 - 2003) I will never Forget You Hawk!!!

Woodridge Police Chief
Steven Herron

Supervisor Tom Hoffman - DuPage County
Sheriff's Office (Court Security)

Cpl. Wayne Howlett - DuPage County
Sheriff's Office (Community Resource Unit)

Michael Hunt - Woodridge Memorial
VFW Post 1578 in Woodridge, Illinois

Illinois Saint Andrew Society

Indiana Wheelchair Pacers

Chicago Rock Band - Ivari

Chicago's Premire 80's Rock N Roll
Tribute Band -
Infinity

National Multiple Platinum
Recording Artist
Tommy James

Jaycee Chapters -
Lombard Jaycees
Westmont Jaycees
Woodridge Jaycees

James Joyce - Chicago Fire Commissioner

KBVA - 106.5FM Gravette, Arkansas
"The Best Variety Around"

KG - 95.3 - Winona, Minnesota
(Winona Radio Group)

KWNO 1230AM - Winona, Minnesota
(Winona Radio Group)

Tommy King - Promotion Manager -
The Loop WLUP 97.9 - Chicago

Mr. Charley T. Lake - Program Director
Oldies 104.3 WJMK - Chicago

Woodridge Police Department -
Crime Prevention Officer
Kevin Lindblom

Minister Rich Little -
Naperville Church Of Christ

Naperville, Illinois

Denise Lenz
Northeast Region
Jaycees
Region Director

Sgt. Kimberly Leone
Public Relations
Chicago Recruiting Depot
United States of America
Marine Corps

Lions Clubs -
Bridgeview Lions Club
Darien Lions Club
Schiller Park Lions Club
Willow Springs Lions Club
Woodridge Lions Club

The Lisle-Woodridge Fire District

Live Band Karaoke

The Lombard Jaycees

Lost And Found -
Band
Inventors of Speedwood

Bill Klaproth -
Program Director -
The Loop WLUP 97.9 - Chicago

Pastor Paul Kopka - Senior Pastor
At Prince of Prince Lutheran Church
in Woodridge, Illinois

Lombard Lilac Parade

Mayors -
Bill Russ - President - Brookfield, Illinois
William F Murphy - Woodridge, Illinois

The McDonald's Corp.

McNally's Traditional Irish Pub -
Elmhurst, Illinois

Men's Garden Club of Villa Park

Toby Miller - Site Interpreter -
Starved Rock State Rock

Corporal John Mondelli - DuPage County
Sheriff's Office (Jail & Corrections)

Chicago's Hot New Singer/Songwriter -
Michael Moushon

Mike & Joe - Premier Original Singers/Songwriters
(Does Some Covers)

  One of Geneva Illinois Great Restaurants -
The Mill Race Inn

Sgt. Rick Morgan - DuPage County
Sheriff's Office - Patrol Division

The Museum Science of Industry -
Chicago

Chicago's Premier Polka/Good Time
Rock N Roll Tribute Band -
The Music Company

The Honorable William F. Murphy -
Mayor Of Woodridge, Illinois

Paul (P.L.) Myers - Co-Owner of PCW
(Pro Championship Wrestling)

Naperville Church Of Christ

Naperville, Illinois

National Wheelchair
Basketball Association

Gus Noble - President
Illinois Saint Andrew Society

Northeast DuPage Special Recreation
Association (NEDSRA)

Jim Oberweis -
Oberweis Dairy
Chairman of The Board
Next Governor of Illinois???

K.C. O'Dea - Winona Radio Group
    Winona, Minnesota

Old Jail Museum -
Crawfordsville, Indiana

Tom O'Toole - Weekend Host
The Loop WLUP 97.9 - Chicago

PACES - The Parent and Child Education
and Support Organization

PACES - The Parent and Child Education
and Support Organization
Region 1

Detective Mitch Paine - DuPage County
Sheriff's Office (Bomb Squad)

Illinois House Representative

Carol Pankau
District 45

The Park District of La Grange

National Recording Artist Kat Parsons

Bud Payne
Quartermaster - Brookfield Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post 1578
Junior Vice Commander
Illinois VFW 4th District

PCW (Pro Championship Wrestling)

Paul Perry - Morning Man
- Oldies 104.3 WJMK - Chicago

Sgt. Mike Price - DuPage County
Sheriff's Office
(Forensic Investigations Unit)

Prince Of Prince Lutheran Church
in Woodridge

Gunnery Sgt. Larry Pyles
Recruiting
United States of America Marine Corps

Radio Stations
KBVA - 106.5FM Gravette, Arkansas
"The Best Variety Around"
KG - 95.3 - Winona, Minnesota
(Winona Radio Group)
KWNO 1230AM - Winona, Minnesota
(Winona Radio Group)
WCFJ 1470 AM - Chicago
-WIMC/WCVL/WCDQ (Key Broadcasting)
Crawfordsville, Indiana
"The River" 95.9 WERV - Naperville, Illinois
Winona Group - Winona, Minnesota
Oldies 104.3 WJMK - Chicago
The Loop WLUP 97.9 - Chicago
WRHL 1060AM/102.3FM - Rochelle, Illinois
Real Oldies 1690 WRLL - Chicago
WRXQ (100.7RXQ -
The Southland's Classic Rock)
WSBC 1240 AM - Chicago

Bob Reichert- Publicity/Media Spokesman
Of Woodridge Memorial VFW Post 1578
in Woodridge, Illinois

Rest Haven West Christian Nursing Center

Former WWE Legends Road Warriors/
Legion Of Doom

Mike Rabon From The Five Americans

Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue

The Rich Port YMCA
La Grange, Illinois

Rob Waller Band

Ronald McDonald

Barbara Sawyer Brown -
National Director of The
Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue

Ronnie Rice (Formly of
The New Colony Six)

Woodridge Park District
Superintendent of Recreation
Don Ritter

Father Gerald Riva- Senior Pastor
At St. Scholastica Church
in Woodridge, Illinois

National/Local Disney Gold
Recording Artist Dave Rudolf

Bill Russ - President (Mayor)
of Brookfield, IL

Bodybuilder/Weightlifter/Actor
Fred Schutz

Sci-Tech Hands On Museum

The Scottish Home

Danielle Serino -
Fox News Chicago WFLD Channel 32
Anchor & Reporter
Host - "The Bottom Line"

Seven Bridges Ice Arena
Woodridge, Illinois

Corporal William Shreffler - DuPage County
Sheriff's Office (K-9 Unit)

Skip Towne & Premiere Greyhounds -
Premire Blues and Rock Band

Soujern Truth (Formally "His Pop Band")
From Prince of Prince Lutheran Church
in Woodridge

Sgt. Paul Stelter - DuPage County
Sheriff's Office

Lt. Peter Sterenberg - DuPage County Sheriff's
Office (Forensic Investigations)

Steve Seaver "Seaver" - Afternoon Host -
The Loop WLUP 97.9 - Chicago

The Sting Rays

Lt. Tom Szalinski - DuPage County
Sheriff Office - Patrol Division

Tartan Day/Tunes Of Glory Parade

Aaron Taylor - Morning Man KG-95.3
Winona, Minnesota
(Winona Radio Group)

Todd Thompson -
Radio Personality -
Next Media

Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum

Tippecanoe County
Historical Association (TCHA).

Tower Show Productions

Josephine Jackson From
Tower Show Productions

Camp Tuckabatchee

Tribute - Cover Band

United States of America
Marine Corps

United States of America Marine Corps
Chicago Recruiting Depot

United States of America Marine Corps
Public Relations Department

'Bigg' Jon Vic -
The Morning Break
Chicagoland Sports Talk Radio
WSBC 1240 AM and WCFJ 1470 &
IPlay.net Radio - Host

Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts -
Brookfield, Illinois #2868
Woodridge, Illinois #1578

The Village of Brookfield

The Village of Woodridge

Chicago Meteorologist Harry Volkman

Steven Walker - KG-95.3 Evening Host
Winona, Minnesota
(Winona Radio Group)

Chicago Singer/Songwriter/Composer
Rob Waller

The Wellness House

Larry Wert -
President & General Manager
NBC Channel 5 WMAQ - Chicago

The Westmont Jaycees

Jesse White - Sec. Of State - Illinois

Sgt. George Wick (Retired) - DuPage County
Sheriff's Office (Special Operations)

The Willow Springs Lions Club

The Wine Seller

Winona Radio Group -
Winona, Minnesota

Deputy Tom Wiser - DuPage County
Sheriff's Office (Patrol Division)

Fox Channel 32 WFLD - Chicago

NBC Channel 5 WMAQ - Chicago

Woodridge 45th Anniversary Parade

Woodridge Community Pantry

Woodridge Independence Day Celebration

Woodridge Jaycees

Woodridge Jubilee

Woodridge Lions Club

Woodridge Park District

Woodridge Police Department

Woodridge Special Events Committee

Woodridge United Methodist Church

Woodridge Veterans of Foreign
Wars Memorial Post 1578

Worth's Civil War Days

WCFJ 1470 AM - Chicago

"The River" 95.9 WERV
Naperville, Illinois

WIMC/WCVL/WCDQ
(Key Broadcasting)
Crawfordsville, Indiana

Oldies 104.3 WJMK -
Chicago

The Loop WLUP 97.9 -
Chicago

WRHL 1060AM/102.3FM -
Rochelle, Illinois

Real Oldies 1690 WRLL -
Chicago

Rob Whipple -
WRHL 102.3FM "THE HUB" -
Rochelle, Illinois

WRXQ (100.7RXQ
- The Southland's Classic Rock)

WSBC 1240 AM

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I am also doing a multiple part series on the DuPage County Sheriff's Office. Each month I feature a different part of the Office.

I have done segments with some of The Greatest Legends in Chicago music, such as The Cryan Shames, Ronnie Rice, The Buckinghams, Grammy Nominated Disney Gold Recording Artist Dave Rudolf and Chicago Blues Legend Rodney Brown.

I have interviewed National Platinum Recording Artist Tommy James.

I did an exclusive story on The Band - Lost and Found.
They never give interviews ever. But I was able through
a mutual professional and personal relationship convince
Lost and Found to give a rare interview. You will not see
anything about Lost and Found anywhere else. I am the
first and probably the last person to do a story on them
for television. They do not care for the mass media
(Which I can understand), but respected what I
do and wanted to be a part of Mike Kara Presents...
Lost And Found Are independent recording artists
and founders of a style of music called Speed Wood.

I interviewed Chicago Film, Television,
Commercial Actor Steve Abbott.

I have interviewed Radio Legend King B Ron Britain.

I have interviewed Radio Legend Scotty Brink.

I have interviewed Radio Legend Greg Brown.

I have interviewed Radio Legend Paul Perry.

I have interviewed The Very Lovely and Up and Coming
Radio Star -
Frankie From WXRQ 100.7 (Joliet)

The Woodridge VFW put on a special P.O.W./M.I.A. service exclusively for Mike Kara Presents... that aired in September 2003. Several members of The Woodridge VFW have already done Show ID's For Mike Kara Presents...

People such as Chicago Blues Legend Rodney Brown, Chicago Voice Exchange, Mike Rabon From The Legendary 60's Rock N Roll Band - The Five Americans, Up and Coming Chicago Rock Band Ivari, National Recording Artist Kat Parsons, #1 50's & 60's Rock N Roll Review Band - The Sting Rays and Chicago Artist Rob Waller have created Show ID's for Mike Kara Presents...

The Honorable William F. Murphy - Mayor of My hometown of Woodridge, Illinois - has recorded both a Show ID and a Christmas ID. He also has done several interviews with Myself. The Mayor supports what I do and I really appreciate it!!! It is a real privilege to bring the viewing Public segments on my Hometown of Woodridge!!!

Judy Biggert, United States Congresswoman of The 13th District For Illinois, took the time to sit down with me and talk about local government. She supports what I do and I really appreciate it.

Carol Pankau, Illinois Senator of The 23rd District, took the time to sit down with me and talk about local government. She supports what I do and I really appreciate it.

Father Gerald Riva took the time to record both a Special Greeting For Thanksgiving and a Nice Christmas Message For Mike Kara Presents Really Big Christmas Extravaganza 2003. Father Riva is Senior Pastor at St. Scholastic Catholic Church in My Hometown of Woodridge, Illinois. He has been Senior Pastor about 7 years as of this writing. His warmth and kind spirit are greatly appreciated and I thank him for his support. I really appreciate it!!!

Pastor Paul Kopka took the time to record a Nice Christmas Message For Mike Kara Presents Really Big Christmas Extravaganza 2003. Pastor Paul Kopka is Senior Pastor at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in My Hometown of Woodridge, Illinois. His warmth and kind spirit is greatly appreciated and I want to thank him for his support. I really appreciate it!!!

Pastor Dave Buerstetta took the time to record a Nice Christmas Greeting For Mike Kara Presents Really Big Christmas Extravaganza 2003. Pastor Dave is Pastor at The Woodridge United Methodist Church in My Hometown of Woodridge, Illinois. His warmth and kind spirit is greatly appreciated and I want to thank him for his support. I really appreciate it!!!

Evangelist Rich Little took the time to record a Nice Easter Message For The Mike Kara Presents April 2004 Program. Rich Little is The Evangelist At The Naperville Church of Christ in Naperville, Illinois. His warmth and kind spirit is greatly appreciated and I thank him for his support. I really appreciate it!!!

I produced an officially authorized segement on The United States Marine Corps in July 2004. This Segment was actually produced through their Public Relations Office out of The Chicago Recruiting Depot. This segment was filmed in part at Ribfest in Naperville, Illinois. We get to talk to Real Marines representing the Marine Corps in a official Capacity. They are speaking on behalf of The Marine Corps with the approval of The Marine Corps.

I did a segment on The Woodridge Jubilee in July 2004. I spoke with The Chairman of The Woodridge Jubilee, Don Ritter who is The Superintendent of Recreation for The Woodridge Park District. I had the pleasure of speaking with The Mayor of Woodridge - William F. Murphy, Woodridge Police Chief Steve Herron, K-9 Officer Robert Chrusciel, Woodridge Police Department Crime Prevention Officer - Kevin Lindblom, Lisle-Woodridge Fire District Rep. Chuck Bayser, along with United States Congresswoman Judy Biggert, as well as all 7 Bands.

I have Produced a segment on Brookfield Zoo's Spectacular Holiday Magic Event. I want to thank Brookfield Zoo for all their cooperation and the professional association we have built together through Mike Kara Presents...

I have built a professional relationship with McNally's Traditional Irish Pub in Elmhurst, Illinois. Every Year I do a fun and exciting Promotion with McNally's For St. Patrick's Day.

The show consists of three segments per monthly episode. Each segment runs about 7 to 9 minutes. Common segments include, but definitely not limited to - Bands, Theater Companies, Charitable Organizations, local clubs within in a town (Lions, Kiwanis, Jaycees, VFW, Amvets, American Legion etc), Police Forces, Firefighters, Civic and Government offices, trade or business schools with a unique subject, Park Districts, Radio Personalities, Hospitals, Unions, High School Sports, and many, many more. The format is often an interview or informational segment.

I always want to be active in what happens around me. There are so many good subjects out there for segments on my show. Covering Musical Artists and Bands can showcase the talents and accomplishments of a few people, while covering entire organizations can show the accomplishments of many people. Covering State and National Parks can draw needed attention to these great landmarks. Festivals and Fairs can showcase organizations and towns making an impact on their communities in a recreational and fun capacity. We need to have fun, especially in these times. We need to cover the fun in the community as well as the serious. But we need to focus also on organizations and groups trying to make a difference in the community. By doing a multiple segment series on The DuPage County Sheriff's Office we can both educate people on the importance of The Sheriff's Office, and entertain people with interesting tours and demonstrations that happens within the segments. We see so much bad news, we need to showcase the good things in life. Mike Kara Presents is a perfect forum for that.

Mike Kara Presents is produced locally in the General Chicagoland Area. Mike Kara Presents is not shipped in from New York or L.A. Mike Kara Presents is made right here in your local community. Mike Kara Presents may travel around the U.S.A. rarely, but is always edited and put together in Woodridge and then in Elmhurst, Illinois.

Mike Kara Presents...   Elmhurst System     Zone 1   can be seen in the following communities on Channel 19 or Channel 43 Tuesdays at 9pm-

Bloomingdale, Ch. 19
Medinah, Ch. 19
Brookfield, Ch. 19
Bellwood, Ch. 19
Berwyn, Ch. 19
Bensenville, Ch. 19
Burr Ridge, Ch. 19
Elmwood Park, Ch. 19
Hinsdale, Ch. 19
River Grove, Ch. 19
Westchester, Ch. 19
Broadview, Ch. 19
Downers Grove, Ch. 19
Lyons, Ch. 19
Oak Park, Ch. 19
Willow Springs, Ch. 19
Brandywine, Ch. 19 Carol Stream, Ch. 19
Roselle, Ch. 19
Berkeley, Ch. 19
Clarendon Hills, Ch. 19
Forest Park, Ch. 19
Lombard, Ch. 19
Rosemont, Ch. 19
Westmont, Ch. 19
Burr Ridge, Ch. 19
Forest View, Ch. 19
Harwood Heights, Ch. 19
Maywood, Ch. 19
Melrose Park,
Ch. 19
River Forest, Ch. 19
Woodridge, Ch. 19
Western Springs
Ch. 19 Glendale Heights, Ch. 19
Wood Dale, Ch. 19
Bridgeview, Ch. 19
Countryside, Ch. 19
Franklin Park, Ch. 19
Oak Brook, Ch. 19
Schiller Park, Ch. 19
Willowbrook, Ch. 19
Cicero, Ch. 19
Hodgkins, Ch. 19
McCook, Ch. 19
Stone Park, Ch. 19
La Grange, Ch. 19
Indian Head Park
Ch. 19
Midlothian, Ch. 19
Norridge, Ch. 19
Northlake, Ch. 19 Itasca, Ch. 19
Addison, Ch. 19
Burbank, Ch. 19
Elmhurst, Ch. 19
Hillside, Ch. 19
Oakbrook Terrace, Ch. 19
Villa Park, Ch. 43
Bedford Park, Ch. 19
Darien, Ch. 19
Justice, Ch. 19
North Riverside, Ch. 19
Summit, Ch. 19
La Grange Park, Ch. 19

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Special St. Patrick's Day
Beer Tasting 2005
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With Fellow Woodridge Jaycees
At Their Annual Car Wash -
August 2004

With 50% owner of The PCW "The Shot To The Top" P.L. Myers at The Oak Lawn Pavilion For Dream Night II. 2003 P.L. Myers is the Host of Wrestling Resource Television on Comcast Public Access Channel 19 (In The Elmhurst System) on Tuesdays at 10:30pm and Wednesdays at 5:30pm. He has interviewed literally dozens of Superstars in The WWE, and NWA, and the former WCW and ECW.

With Roger Schmith, Operations Manager
For The Woodridge Community Pantry,
providing Food to those in need in
The Great Village of Woodridge, Illinois

With Deputy Bertuca and Cpl. Shreffler From
The DuPage County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit
in Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville.

With Woodridge Park District
Superintendent of Recreation Don Ritter
At The 2004 Woodridge Jubilee

With Grandmother Agnes Kowalski and Mom LIz Kara
Celebrating Easter 2004 at Home in Woodridge, Illinois

With Mike Miller From The 154th Tennessee "Company K",
who are Civil War Reenactors at Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve
in Darien, Illinois

With Jazz Legend Rodney Brown Outside
The Woodridge, Illinois Village Hall

With Sam Piper From The Lombard Jaycees,
Celebrating Halloween at Their World Famous
and The First Haunted House Ever in Illinois at
The Cool Zone (Teeny-Booper NightClub) in
Lombard, Illinois

With Sojourn Truth, A Christian Rock N Roll Band
From Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Woodridge,
Illinois.
They Perform at every 8am Sunday Service

With 'Bigg' Jon Vic, Morning Man on WSBC 1410AM
- Sports Radio and IPlay.net At The Woodridge Jaycees Event
- Under Savannah's Big Top
Outside Jefferson Junior High School in Woodridge, Illinois

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With Lonna Converso, Director of Public Information for NEDSRA. At Centennial Complex Gym in Addison as we do a segment on The Northeast Dupage Special Recreation Association (NEDSRA) This was all part of The Chicago Wheelchair Bulls 15th Annual Day For Kids.

With Members of The Music Company
At The 2003 Woodridge, Illinois
Independence Day Celebration

With Former PCW Midwest Champion of the World
"The Butcher (From The Chicago Stock Yards)
at The Oak Lawn Pavilion For Dream Night II

With Gayla McKenzie,
General Manager of KBVA 106.5FM -
Gravette, Arkansas,
Playing The Best Variety Around

With Sgt.George Wick (Retired), Commander of
The Special Operations Unit (S.W.A.T.), From
The DuPage County Sheriff's Office.

With The StingRays and My Dad at Westmont's SummerFest. The StingRays happen to be the #1 50's/60's Rock N Roll Tribute Band in Chicago. Nobody can come close to their skills as musicians and singers when to comes to the type of music they play. They have already performed live on WGN Morning News and are recognized as The Kings of 50's/60's Rock N Roll Tribute Bands. They have toured all over the Chicagoland Area, including portions of Northern Illinois and North Central Illinois.

With Tom O'Toole, Weekend Host on
"The Loop" WLUP 97.9FM - Chicago
At The Woodridge Jaycees Event
Under Savannah's Big Top
Outside Jefferson Junior High School
in Woodridge, Illinois

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The Woodridge Jaycees
http://www.woodridgejaycees.org
#1 Jaycees Chapter
in
Illinois
For
2005

The Woodridge Jaycees rock!!!

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St. Scholastica Parish & School
Mardi Gras Festival
2007

Well , this month We celebrate Easter, but back in February 2007,
there was a great celebration taking place. As We all know lent is a
forty-day period before Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday. We skip
Sundays when we count the forty days, because Sundays commemorate
the Resurrection. Lent began on February 21 2007 and will end on
April 7 2007, which is the day before Easter.

In the Roman Catholic Church, Lent
officially ends at sundown on 5 April
(Holy Thursday), with the beginning
of the mass of the Lord's Supper.

Lent is a season of soul-searching and repentance. It is a season for
reflection and taking stock. Lent originated in the very earliest days of the Church as a preparatory time for Easter, when the faithful rededicated themselves and when converts were instructed in the faith and prepared for baptism. By observing the forty days of Lent, the individual Christian imitates Jesus' withdrawal into the wilderness for forty days. All churches that have a continuous history extending before AD 1500 observe Lent. The ancient church that wrote, collected, canonized, and propagated the New Testament also observed Lent, believing it to be a commandment from the apostles.

And before this reflection time, there is a time of celebration just
before Lent. Mardi Gras is a celebration that includes music, dancing, entertainment, etc. Mardi Gras is mainly celebrated in New Orleans
Louisiana, but is celebrated all over the world as well.

Well, St. Scholastica Church and School in Woodridge,
Illinois is bringing a little piece of New Orleans to The
Chicagoland Community.

For the second Year in a row St Scholastica Parish
and School has been putting on a fun-filled two day
Mardi Gras Celebration. This Mardi Gras Festival included
Entertainment, Dinner, a Casino, Raffles and much much more.

This event was as much of a fun -raiser, as it was a fund-raiser. Yes, while this two day event was fundraiser for the St. Scholastica. They wanted this to be a fun-raiser for The Community. A chance to have some clean wholeness fun and at the same time support St. Scholastica.

This event included a large Casino with all the dealers being volunteers
and church parishioners. A delicious dinner was provided as well.

Also there was tons and tons of entertainment.
Rooms in St. Scholastica were transformed
into New Orleans style Night Clubs. With all
these clubs having entertainment and several
rooms, serving as a Coffee bar, Martini Bar, etc.
Each room was given a authentic New Orleans Name
and transformed into a piece of the Bayou.

Entertainment included musical acts, vocal performers, individual
performers, ethnic dancing etc.

Also at this event was a Alumni Gathering for St Scholastica School.
A reunion for all graduating classes at St. Scholastica School. Many
former students of the school were able to come back for one heck of a reunion, at such an fun event.

St. Scholastica Church is a Roman Catholic
Church located in Woodridge, Illinois. St.
Scholastica prides itself on providing these
types of events for the Community all year long.
St. Scholastica is a pillar in the Community and
what they do to help the Community travels far
beyond the Church's doors.

St. Scholastica School located in Woodridge, Illinois, is a private Catholic School providing the best possible education to it's students. It allows students to celebrate and honor their faith, while getting a quality education. St. Scholastica School has many events throughout the year, including a An Auction Evening in September.

Again this event was a joint effort between the School and The Church, the entire St. Scholastica Community.

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Tartan Day

Celebration

&
Scotch Tasting

Well it's April. And You know what that means.
No not National Pecan Month, but rather Tartan Day.
Tartan Day is a Scottish Celebration, celebration of
Culture and Scottish Heritage. It happens every Year
on April 6 and it is a great time to celebrate. And
in honor of that fact, I put on a Special Scotch
Tasting at Shanahan's Food and Spirits of Woodridge
in Woodridge, Illinois with Master of Scotch Mr. Martin
Duffy and invited several My Scottish friends and just
celebrated Tartan Day and Scottish Pride and
tried some yummy Scottish Spirits.

My Very Special Guest Tasters
(And very good friends)
Included -

Lead Taster -

Martin Duffy
Diageo North America
http://diageo.com
martindusc@earthlink.net

Gus Noble
Illinois Saint Andrew Society
http://www.chicago-scots.org
gusnoble@chicago-scots.org

Bob McLeod
Clan MacLeod USA
Great Lakes Region
http://www.clanmacleod.org
http://www.macleodgreatlakes.org

Adrian Melvin
"The Bagpipe Guru"
http://www.ibagpipe.com

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NBC
WMAQ-TV
Channel 5
Chicago, Illinois

You know, when We think of Channel 5 NBC WMAQ We
think of Our Chicagoland NBC Affilate. However Channel 5
WMAQ is a piece of Broadcast History and a vital source
for News, weather, Sports, entertainment, and awesome
Network Programs, such as My favorite Show -Heroes.

Channel 5 WMAQ was the first all color Broadcast Television Station in The Country. WMAQ-TV began on Channel 5 as WNBQ in September 1948; the call letters were changed in August 1964.

WMAQ Channel 5 serves as Our NBC Affiliate, but also serves as
The Official Home of The Chicago Bears and locally produce theses
games on Channel 5.

Channel 5 is also Our Local source for The Olympics
that will soon be coming up. Channel 5 WMAQ
is part of NBC-Universal Chicago. The Channel 5
WMAQ studios and headquarters can be found at
454 North Columbus Drive and where We find
Ourselves today.

Within Downtown Chicago lies The NBC Tower, where NBC-Universal
Chicago occupies several floors of this building. Within The Home of WMAQ Channel 5, WSNS Channel 44 Telmundo, All Spanish Language Television. The NBC Tower also serves as Home for The Universal Television Program - "The Jerry Springer Show". Today We had the run of the darkened Jerry Springer set, within hours of us hanging out a dark Jerry Springer set, this set came alive with, ah how should I put it, interesting Television. While The Jerry Springer is not actually seen on Channel 5, it is a Universal Owned Program
is part of The NBC-Universal Family. Judge Mathis is also taped at The NBC Tower and is Nationally Syndicated as well as The Jerry Springer Show. Jerry Springer can be seen on WPWR Channel 50 and Judge Mathis on WCIU "The U" Channel 26.. Check Your local Listings.

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Chicago, Illinois
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Brain Injury Association
http://www.biail.org
Annual
Fashion Show

Well Hooray For Hollywood. As we all know The Academy
Awards were this past February and many Oscars were handed
out.

Well one day before Oscar Night a great organization hosted fun-filled Academy Awards Themed fashion Show.

On Saturday February 24, 2007 at The Drury Lane - Oakbrook
in Oak Brook Terrance Illinois, The Brain Injury Association held
their annual Fashion Show. This Fashion Show featured a boutique,
the raffling of Gift Baskets with names of Movies, a delicious luncheon,
and a full Fashion Show will several designers displaying their fashions, designers coming from The Oak Brook Mall. Designers included -Sigrid
Olsen, Lucy, and Priscilla of Boston and After Hours Formal Wear

The event featured two special honorary co-host, Theresa Gutierrez of ABC 7 News and Jennifer Keiper of WLS Radio both survivors of a Brain Injury.

This event was hosted by Ellen herself and featured several specials
Awards, including best song and of course best movie. At this event,
The Brain Injury Association of Illinois premiered their Promotional and informational video produced by Chris Sato from Four Door Productions
at this Fashion Show, as well their official song �It�s My Brain performed
and composed by Singer/Songwriter Martin Bautista. Both Video and song where honored with a special award.

The Brain Injury Association of Illinois (BIA of IL) is a
not-for-profit, statewide membership organization
comprised of people with brain injuries, family
members, friends and professionals. BIA of IL is
part of a network of brain injury associations across
the United States, and is a subsidiary of the national
Brain Injury Association, Inc. (BIA) which was founded
in 1980. The BIA of IL is the only organization in Illinois
serving individuals with TBI (Traumatic brain injury), their
families and professionals who treat them and is dedicated
to providing information, advocacy, and support.

This is accomplished through:

Acting as an information and resource clearinghouse

Sponsoring annual educational programming

Facilitation of statewide support groups

Hosting adult and pediatric recreational camps

Actively participating in legislative advocacy

Fostering prevention awareness

Encouraging research.

Their intention is to assist in developing communication channels
between families and professionals in a way that; improves relationships
and cooperation, enhances team work and helps reduce the possibility
for future resentments through proper communication.

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http://www.biail.org
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The Bridgeview Lions Club
http://bridgeviewil.lionwap.org

&
The Village of Bridgeview

Appreciation Awards

&

Super Sunday Recognition Dinner

Well, Here We are continuing an awesome year, We call 2007.
And on Sunday January 21, 2007 The Bridgeview Lions Club
and the village of Bridgeview were putting on a fantastic event.

Every Year The Bridgeview Lions Club has their annual Appreciation
Awards and Super Sunday Recognition Dinner. On this cold Sunday
Afternoon at The Brand New Toyota Park, home to The Chicago Fire
Soccer team, The Bridgeview Lions Club and The Village of Bridgeview
jointly put on a program that will warm Your heart and keep You warm
and toasty inside, even though it is cold outside.

At this Appreciation Awards Luncheon The Bridgeview
Lions Club honored a Police Officer of The Year,
Firefighter of the Year, Vietnam Veteran of The Year,
Educator or teacher of The Year and a Community Service
Award.

This Year's honors went to Officer Jason Stein for Police Officer of The year,
Lt. Richard brown for Firefighter of the Year, Retired Cpl. Joseph J. Mazarka, United States marine Corps, Anna Revell from Lyle School, for Indian Springs School District #109 Educator of The Year and Mary Denson for The Community Service Award. Also at The event The Bridgeview Lions honored Retiring Fire Chief Terrance Lipinski with a special award.

Also honored at the luncheon was The Bridgeview Senior Citizens,
Golden Agers and St. Fabian's Senior Citizens. United States Congressman Daniel Lipinski made a special appearance and presentation at the event.

A first for this event was excellent performance
by The Indian Springs District #109 Junior School
Band. My personal opinion this band gave a
awesome performance beyond the typical
Junior High School Band.

The Master of ceremonies as is every year and again in My opinion another
one of the highlights for the ceremony, was Charter Bridgeview Lions Club Member and Bridgeview Auxiliary Police Officer Ray Jachim. Ray does an awesome job and even tied in his remarks to the Bears Game later that afternoon, as they would later win the NFC Championship against the New Orleans Saints to get into the Super bowl. Also at this event was a yummy luncheon, which included Italian Beef, Grilled Chicken, My favorites curly Q Pasta Salad and much more.

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Friends
of
The Bohemian National Cemetery
http://www.friendsofbnc.org

Featuring A Meeting

At Bohemian National Cemetery

&

A Presentation on

Jens Jensen
&
Ossian Simmonds

Although a cemetery is not the first thing We think of when
talking about Rich History, Cultural and Art, a cemetery
can be a place of beauty and celebration as well as rest.
Yes celebration. The Friends of Bohemian National Cemetery
were established in 2003 to preserve and support Bohemian
National Cemetery. Their members appreciate the cemetery
as a valuable showcase of art, sculpture, and architecture;
a source of historical and genealogical information; and a
beautiful, serene resting place.

The Bohemian National Cemetery Association was chartered
in 1877 by the State of Illinois as a not-for-profit organization for
the purpose of providing a facility for interment, cremation and
inurnment of the remains of deceased persons. Founded as a last
resting place for persons of Czech (Bohemian, Moravian, and
Slovakian) birth, extraction or descent, it is currently operated
on a non-sectarian basis.

Spanning 126 acres, it has been called a beautiful Garden
of the Dead and is a Chicago landmark. Rich with genealogical
information, the cemetery is the final home for over 116,000 people.

Although all is welcome at Bohemian National Cemetery is
a place to celebrate Our Bohemian and Czech Heritage. It can
be compared to a Jewish, Scottish African-American Cemetery.
Again You do not have to be Bohemian or Czech to get in, but
it is place to cherish Our Czech Roots.

The Friends of Bohemian National Cemetery holds several
tours and free programs throughout the year and engage
in fundraising to support restoration of the cemetery.

Today We find Ourselves at Bohemian National Cemetery
for one of two meetings The Friends of BNC hold.

Today We are in The Columbarium for a awesome and informative presentation about Jen Jenson. On Sunday, January 28, 2007, at 1:00 p.m., Friends of BNC hosted a free program, open to all, about Jens Jensen and Ossian C. Simonds, contemporary architects of naturalistic landscape design.

Barbara Geiger was the presenter, and is a
landscape historian and design consultant.
She is an instructor at I.I.T., Northwestern
University and the Chicago Botanic Gardens,
and a lecturer and landscape tour guide at
Graceland Cemetery.

After the program, everyone enjoyed some real
Bohemian Goodies at the gatehouse.

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At Bohemian National Cemetery

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http://www.northeastjaycees.org

Presents

ROTS Training

&

PR Day

On Saturday February 3, 2007 at Eisenhower Junior High School,
The Woodridge Jaycees and The Darien Area Jaycees hosted
a very special event for The Northeast Region Jaycees.

As every so often The Northeast Region Jaycees offers it's ROTS Training
for new board members of individual Jaycee Chapters within The Northeast Region. ROTS, which stands for Region Officer Training School, let newly elected Board Members of each individual Jaycee Chapter, get the training
they needed. Elections were held in December of last year and January of this Year, in which members of each Jaycee chapter voted for their Board of Directors. You see, each Jaycee Chapter in the Northeast Region has a board
of directors. "The Board" as they are commonly referred to, consists of President, Management Development Vice President, Community Development Vice President, Individual Development Vice President, Membership Development Vice-President, Public Relations Director, Secretary, Treasurer, State Director and Local Director. We wanted to provide them with
all the tools they need to be successful at their position for which they were elected to. So specific classes were being held at Eisenhower Junior High School for all the positions mentioned above, as well as Principal Training, which was a training for everyone, Taught by Garrett McNalley from National Jaycee Staff. Region, State, and National Jaycee staff taught these classes.

One feature that was held at this event was
a PR Day/Media Day. At this event,
The Northeast Region Jaycees let Individual
Jaycee Members in the Northeast Region,
which consists of 26 Chapters, the opportunity
to effectively promote their Chapter and develop
a good working relationship with the Cable
Television, and Radio Media. This event offered
presentations by some of the best Public Relations
experts in The Midwest and they offered suggestions,
ideas and helpful hints on how to get Jaycee
chapters message out to the public, including
one way; via the media.

This PR Day/Media Day featured an Expo. Exhibitors will include representatives from popular Cable Television Programs, radio stations, etc. Also at this event there was companies such as promotional items companies, Companies that feature fundraising, website designers, etc. We want to offer Jaycee Chapters resources to effectively promote themselves in the Community.

So this event is twofold, one learning how to effectively promote Your
Chapter, and the another, meeting the media and developing good relationships.

The Northeast Region Jaycees are a leadership training organization.
They Build Our future leaders through Community Service and the helping others. By helping others, they in turn help develop the skills they need to succeed in life.

So the day started out with everyone signing in and Principal Training for everyone, then everyone traveled down the halls of Eisenhower Junior High to find their specific training for their area. Then around 12:30pm everyone made their back to the main room and enjoyed lunch courtesy of The Jaycees, Italian Beef, Hot Dogs, Pasta Salad, the werks. Master of Ceremonies for this event was Radio Icon Rich Renik from WCCQ 98.3. Rich celebrates 39 Years in Radio and did an awesome job as M.C.

Rich introduces several speakers, which included Fran Strohm from Strohm Consulting, to speak on websites, John Coonen, who spoke about Henry’s Place and The Illinois Jaycees website, Gina Tedisco, Public Relations Manager for The Morton Arboretum, who spoken one good public relations, advertising and marketing and finally Lauren Cofran from Amazing Concepts to get everyone excited.

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The
StingRays
http://www.thestingrays.com

At

Manhattan's American
Bar & Grill
http://www.manhattansgrill.com

New Year's Bash

Well, this past January We celebrated and rang in a brand
new year.

2007 is here and so far so good. Hope
everyone had fun ringing in the
New Year, I know I did. One place
and one awesome brand that is
been ringing in The new Year or
should I say rockin in The New Year
are Manhattan's American Bar and
Grill and The God Time, feel good
Rock N Roll Favorites band -
The StingRays.

On the last day of 2006 at Manhattan's American Bar & Grill, There
was a great celebration. Out with the old and in with the new. The
StingRays as I mentioned beforehand rocked out 2006 and rocked in
2007, a whole lot of rockin going on.

For the past several years the StingRays have taken
the stage at Manhattan's to celebrate New Year's. Guests
were treated to a special free concert and party favors
and a Champaign toast at Midnight, along with a special
New Year's menu if guests wished to purchase food.
This was a great thing, letting guests for the evening
purchase individually what they wanted to eat and what
they wanted to drink, rather than a set package price.
But reservations are definatleyrequired. In fact according
to a Manhattan's Spokesperson, they take reservations
as early as July.

The StingRays are Chicagoland premier Feel good,
toe tapping, foot stomping, Rock N Roll Oldies Band.
The StingRays play a wide variety of Rock N Roll
favorites from the 50's, 60's and 70's and Features
great artists as The Buckinghams, Shadows of Night,
American Breed, Cryan Shames and of course The
Beatles and Elvis, please many many more, too
many to mention in a nine minute segment.

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StingRays
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Manhattan's American
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Oberweis Dairy
http://www.oberweis.com

Well It's time to talk dairy. And if You live in The Chicagoland Area,
when think of ice cream, milk, yogurt, ice cream pies and cakes
whatever, it's hard not to think of one name. That name drum
roll please… Oberweis. The Oberweis dairy first got off the ground
in 1915 by Peter Oberweis when Mr. Oberweis found out his dairy
was producing too much milk. The Oberweis is proud to have been
delivering diary products to folks since 1927. The first Ice Cream
and Dairy store was started back in 1951 by Joe Oberweis, son
of Founder Peter Oberweis. Oberweis currently as of this moment
has 41 Ice-Cream and Dairy Stores and has started a new franchising opportunity, with potential of there being over 500 Ice Cream and
Dairy Stores around the Country. While currently Oberweis Ice Cream
and dairy stores are limited to The Chicagoland Area, Northern Indiana
Area, Bloomington Area, St. Louis Area, they will soon to be expanding
to The Detroit Area and soon the entire Country. Oberweis Dairy
features there famous ice-cream parlors, where You can enjoy a
Milkshake, Banana Split, Malted, Ice Cream Soda, and a ice cream
cone, as well as Oberweis entire line - ice tea, milk, yogurt,
cakes, pies, etc.

Today We ourselves at Oberweis Dairy Plant and Corporate Headquarters in North Aurora, Illinois. This is where all the magic happens.

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SciTech Hands On
Interactive Science Museum
http://scitech.mus.il.us

Scientists'
Birthday Party

Well as We closed out January, mid-way through it We
celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King. But one fun and interactive
science museum is taking it one step further. As well as honoring
Dr. King they are also are honoring scientists birthdays and are
celebrating the accomplishments of these scientists. On Monday
January 15, 2007, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, The SciTech Hands-
On Science Museum in Aurora, Illinois nestled comfy cozy inside
The Old Aurora Post Office, had their Scientists' Birthday Party.

With the museum normally closed on Mondays, the Museum opened
its doors for a special treat for the kiddies. At SciTech kids got the chance
to take part in interactive hands-on science exhibits and experiments.
Kids also were treated to a cool science show and of course no birthday
party would be complete without a birthday cake. Since kids had the day
off from school in honor of Dr. King's Birthday, they had a extra special
chance to learn about science outside the classroom.

SciTech Hands-On Interactive Science Museum
is Chicagoland's premier science museum. Learning
through doing is there motto. Kids don�t read about
how some guy invented something about something.
They actually take part in the experiment. They become
part of the equation. As I have said many times kids are
learning about science even before than can read.

Scitech is for kids of all ages. While Scitech�s focus is about kids learning
about science through doing, parents and adults are encouraged to take part
in the experiments and exhibits. All is welcome at SciTech. In fact, kids are now starting to grow up with Scitech and soon a second generations of kids
will be enjoying SciTech. Soon parents will be able to share what they
learned at SciTech as a kid, with their very own kids.

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The Rotary Club of Woodridge's
http://www.woodridgerotary.org

7th Annual Mini-Triathlon

Sunday August 13, 2006

Cypress Cove

Woodridge, Illinois

Well This past summer sizzled with the fun, fast paced,
and friendly competition of the 7^th Annual Rotary Club
of Woodridge's Mini-Triathlon, held at Cypress Cove Water
Park in Woodridge, Illinois. Every Year The Rotary Club
of Woodridge puts on a fantastic event which combines
swimming, biking, and running. The day started out with
competiotor regristration and then a welcome from members of
The Rotary Club of Woodridge and then the games began.
First competitors swam 10 laps in the pool and then quickly
made their way to the their Bike and biked 6.2 miles. Finalized
Mini-Triathloners Ran - 2.1 miles. All times were tallied up
and prizes award for several age categories for both men
and women and of course a trophy for best time.

The Date For The next Rotary Club of Woodridge Mini-Triathlon is Sunday
August 12, 2007. The Rotary Club of Woodridge was founded on May 3,
1989 and has approximately 25 members. Members of the Woodridge Rotary
club are a diverse cross-section of professionals working in business, community, governmental, and not-for-proft organizations. The club's mission
is to support Rotary International projects as well as undertaking local community projects in the Woodridge area.

Their signature fundraising events include
Poinsettia plant sale during the Christmas holidays,
a collectibles auction around the Thanksgiving
holiday, and a mini-triathlon event in August.
Funds are used for college scholarships, numerous
Woodridge community youth programs, as well as
support of humanitarian programs sponsored by
Rotary International.

If you would you like to learn more about them and their programs, then join them for a complimentary breakfast at one of our regular weekly meetings -- Tuesday mornings at 7:00 am at the Village Greens Golf Clubhouse!

The focus of every Rotary club worldwide is to encourage
and foster the ideal of "service" as a basis of worthy
enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster the
following four principles:

1. Encourage the development of acquaintances
and friendships as an opportunity for service;

2. Uphold high ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition
of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society;

3. The application of the ideal of "service"
in each Rotarian's personal, business,
and community life;

4. Foster the advancement of international understanding, goodwill,
and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional
persons united in the ideal of service

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7th Annual Mini-Triathlon

Sunday August 13, 2006

Cypress Cove

Woodridge, Illinois

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The World According
To The Jaycees

Leadership Summit

&

Visit From

United States
Jaycees President
Lisa Parrish

&

Junior Chamber International
President
Lars Hajslund

The Junior Chamber of Commerce or Jaycees as most of
us know them as, celebrates a rich history of Leadership
Training and Leadership Development for Individuals 18 to 41.
The Jaycees is a world of opportunity. The Jaycees separate
themselves from Other Organizations as the only service
organization teaching Leadership and letting their members help
themselves by helping others. The Junior Chamber of Commerce
celebrates a rich history being first developed by Henry Giessienbier
way back in 1915 in St. Louis. Junior Chamber international headquarter
in Chesterfield, Mo, outside the St. Louis area, has thousands of
chapters worldwide. The United States Jaycees headquarter in
Tulsa, Oklahoma, is one of many national Organizations that make
up Junior Chamber International.

In Our own neck of The Woods in the Chicagoland Area
both United States Jaycees President Lisa Parrish and
Junior Chamber International President Lars come to Our
area to visit, part of their joint U.S. tour.

The day included a leadership summit and luncheon in
at Passeros Pizza in Lisle, Illinois, visit to Palatine
and a Chance to meet local Jaycees members at
Ram Brewery in Schaumburg, Illinois.

In this segment I have a chance to speak
with both Presdient Lisa and President Lars.

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To The Jaycees

Leadership Summit

Visit From

United States
Jaycees President
Lisa Parrish

Junior Chamber International
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The Authors
Marketing Group
http://www.authorsmarketinggroup.org

More Info...

Including Inside an
Actual Meeting

Well once again, I want to take a look at a great organization.
The Authors Marketing Group Based in Woodridge, Illinois and
serving the greater Chicagoland Area, provides a venue for
Chicago-area authors to "come together and share marketing
ideas and experiences to help everyone sell more books."

The group accomplishes its goals through a substantive, informative
website and newsletter, evening meetings with guest speakers and
other information-sharing activities.

Their meetings are normally at The Woodridge Public Library,
but they also had a meeting at Shanahan?s of Woodridge as
seen in this segment. Each month at an AMG meeting there is
a featured speaker, who usually speaks from the heart about their experiences. Guests include - Published authors, Marketing
Professionals, Publishers, etc. AMG invites the public to check
out one of their meetings.

The Authors marketing Group features several
note-worthy published authors, including Jim Durkin,
author of In My Dreams, Roseanne Piemonte Author of
Fallen Roses and of course Karon Gibson famous
Nurse and TV Talk Show and author of The book
"Nurses on Our Own". The authors Marketing Group
features a variety of authors and a variety of genres,
including non-fiction, mystery, romance, etc. No
matter type of genre an authors book may be, they
all unite through the Authors marketing Group
and help each other anyway they can. AMG is a
Authors Network, but also a place where good
friends who are authors can get together and
discuss their marketing and advertising ideas
for their books.

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http://www.authorsmarketinggroup.org

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Ultimate Yuletide
A Mike Kara Presents...
Christmas Special
2007
See It now in 2006

The Lombard Jaycees
http://www.lombardjaycees.org

Helping With
The Holidays

Well, You know among the hustle and bustle of this time of Year,
all the scurrying around the mall getting gifts and such, all the
parties, all the celebration, there is a great organization practicing
the true meaning of Christmas and providing for others. The Lombard
Jaycees are a great group of Young people who this time of the Year
are helping those in need have a very Merry Christmas Indeed. At The
Lombard Jaycees very own Clubhouse in Lombard Jaycees, several
of Santa�s special helpers, can be found wrapping and getting ready
gifts for families who need a little with Their Holiday Plan. The
Lombard Jaycees have adopted 30 families in The community and
are providing presents for both kids and adults and also Gift cards
for Jewel to give a little hand of these families holiday Menu. The
Lombard Jaycees shop for all the gifts, purchase all the gifts and
gift cards, then wrap all the presents, as seen here, and then,
Lombard Jaycees will actually hand deliver these presents and
gift cards, right up all the 30 families doors. The Lombard Jaycees
actually are responsible for 30 families in The community having
a very Merry Merry Christmas.

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Helping With
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Hobson Road
Community Church
http://www.go2hrcc.org

Live Nativity
Presentation

and

Annual
Winter Wonderland
of Lights

Well, Well, Well. Are You looking for a place that celebrates the
true meaning of Christmas, the birth of Our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ. Well May I suggest a Live Nativity Presentation.
However the Nativity celebration I am thinking of, is a Live nativity
and much more. Every Year at Hobson Road Community Church
in Downers Grove Illinois they have their Nativity Presentations
And Annual Winter Wonderland of Lights

The church features a slate Load of activities including
A Children's Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Live Christmas Music,
Scottish Dancers, Cookies & Hot Chocolate, A Handmade Craft &
Bake Sale.

This is the place to Rekindle the
true Spirit of Christmas in your heart.

Hey You know what, why don’t You come on out this Year for Hobson
Road’s Christmas Celebration, They’re saving a Candy Cane for you.
There may be a slight chill in the air, You know 15 degrees F, but when
You step into Hobson Road Community Church’s Christmas Paradise,
with all the lights, smiling faces and the love of Jesus Christ in everyone
hearts and souls, there is much warmth felt all around.

This event was created by, Pastor of Hobson Road Community
Church, Joe West and His Wife Sharon.

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Hobson Road
Community Church
http://www.go2hrcc.org

Live Nativity
Presentation

and

Annual
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Christmas
Time

Downtown
Chicago

Sunday December 17, 2006

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The
Downers Grove
Park District
http://www.dgparks.org

Santa Paws

&

Storyteller Presentation

Well, The Christmas Season is shining bright and one place to get
the full Ho-Ho-Ho-Holiday experience is at The Downers Grove Park
District.

Tonight We find ourselves at The Downers Grove
Park District�s Lincoln Center in Downers Grove
for two great Holiday sensations.

First, We find ourselves at a visit and picture taken with Santa, however all
these good little boys and girls all have four legs. That�s right, You heard
Me correctly. Downers Grove Park District Santa Paws event, gives pet
owners the chance to bring their beloved dog, cat, hamster, whoever to
The Lincoln Center and have their picture taken with a digital camera
and a awesome souvenir of saint Nichols with their pooch or feline, printed
out right then and there. As in all visits to Santa a goodies bag is involved, however these goodies bags contain bones, tennis balls, etc. Pets of shapes and sizes got chance to bark or meow or dogese or catese what they wanted
for Christmas. Kids also were able to get into the act. Nothing says Christmas like Your pet and kid together with Santa Claus.

Next that same evening, there was a Storytelling Presentation,
by the very gifted and fun Oba William King. Mr. King is a
Poetic StoryTeller and gave an awesome presentation for
the kids and parents alike. He combined poems, with original
songs He has written, as well as Yuletide favorites, as well as
original stories about Santa Claus and such. He gives a very
interactive concert and presentation and really kids all the kids
moving. Mr. King performs all over the Country and has released
several CD�s and has them for sale at each of his concerts.

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Downers Grove
Park District
http://www.dgparks.org

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The Northeast Region
Jaycees
http://www.northeastjaycees.org

Christmas Party

Hosted By
The Brookfield Jaycees
http://www.brookfieldjaycees.com

You know, Nothing says Merry Christmas, like pumpkins, skulls,
scary costumes, blood guts, gore, etc. It may seem a little strange,
but all makes perfect sense. The Northeast Region Jaycees had
Their annual Christmas Party, but with a little twist. As it is
common practice each Year The Northeast Region has an
individual Chapter within the Region to host their Holiday Party.

This Year was no different, The Brookfield Jaycees
took the helm of this Haunted Christmas Ship
and moved forward. Since at this party is
when The Northeast Region gives out it�s
best Haunted House awards and most Jaycee
members do not have a chance to wear their
Halloween costumes at The Haunted House,
because they are working behind the scenes,
The Brookfield Jaycees thought it would
be fun to make The Region Christmas Party
a Costume Party.

So on Saturday December 16, 2006 at The Brookfield VFW Hall in
Brookfield Illinois, everyone dressed up in their Halloween best for this
Holiday Party. Costumes that were worn included the whole Halloween
Gamete and not just scary costumes per say. The night even featured a costume contest, just like a Halloween Party Guests at The Northeast
Region Christmas Party could be found mingling and saying Hi or Boo
if You will. It was a great merging of two great Holidays for The Northeast Region Jaycees.

The Northeast Region Jaycees consists of 23 individual
Chapters and makes up the biggest part of The
Illinois Jaycees, being the region greatest
in members by far. The Jaycees are a
leadership and training organization
for young people 18 to 41.

This party is a celebration of all their hard work,
especially with the Haunted House awards.

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The Northeast Region
Jaycees
http://www.northeastjaycees.org

Christmas Party

Hosted By
The Brookfield Jaycees
http://www.brookfieldjaycees.com

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!!!!BloodFest 2007!!!!
A Mike Kara Presents
Halloween Special
For 2007

The Peoria Jaycees
http://www.jaycees.com

Haunted House
a

Well, Well, Well Kiddies, It's time once again
for yet another Spooky Halloween Edition of
"Mike Kara Presents" -
Mike Kara Presents - BloodFest 2007.

We start off the frightening Festivities with The Peoria Jaycees
Haunted House. Since 1971 The Peoria Jaycees have devised
the most popular Haunted House in the Peoria area. The
Peoria Jaycees features a full service Screamatorium, offering
screams at a fair price.

Today We find ourselves in Peoria, Illinois, 140 miles Southwest of
Woodridge, Illinois, My hometown. On Friday the 13^th, The Peoria Jaycees
are opening their Haunted House at The Exposition Gardens in Peoria,
Illinois.

Snacks, along with special Peoria
Jaycees Haunted House T-Shirts
were available. A local Peoria radio
station was also present.

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Haunted House

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The Woodridge
Park District's
Haunted Forest
Walk
http://www.woodridgeparks.org

Woodridge
Boy Scout
Troop 109
Scene

Well, Well, Well, Time another terrifying tale of Halloween.
Well I am proud to say for the fourth straight Year, we
find Ourselves back at Boundary Hill Park for The
Woodridge Park District’sHaunted Forest Walk. This
Year I am pleased to present another ghoulish delight.
Today We Feature Woodridge Boy Scout Troop 109 from
Woodridge United Methodist Church and their petrifying
presentation. Every year Boy Scout Troop 109 puts on a
devilous delight. This Year’s theme is Nightmare on Elm Street
and features a whole slu of Freddy Krugers. A Freddy outside
the scene and whole mess of Freddy’s Inside Scene.

The Parents and Adult Leaders from Troop 109 has The Boys perform
all aspects of the scene, expect for heavy lifting and set-up. The Boys
do all the decorating for the scene and develop all the routines. Parents
and Adults Leaders are there to oversee everything and lead a helping
had, but it is The boys from Troop 109 at the helm of this cruise liner .

Today We find Ourselves at The Kiddie Matinee as always due to technical reasons.

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Park District's
Haunted Forest
Walk
http://www.woodridgeparks.org

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The McHenry Area Jaycees
http://www.mchenryareajaycess.org

Haunted House

Boo!! Well, You ready for another case of the creepies and crawlies,
well then fire up those chainsaws for some spine-tingling terror
and make Your way to The Knox Park Barn in McHenry, Illinois for
The McHenry Area Jaycees Haunted House. Every Year for the
past 20 Years The McHenry Area Jaycees having been transforming
The Knox Park Barn to a pure house of Horror. As one of The
McHenry Area Jaycees Flagship Events, Their Haunted House
attracts guests from around The Upper Northern Illinois Area.

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Haunted House

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SciTech
Hands-On
Interactive
Science Museum
http://scitech.mus.il.us

Halloween and
Dia de los Muertos
Spooktacular Party
a

Well, We’re going put away the chainsaws and dismembered
body parts for a moment, to take a look at more of a kid-friendly
and fun for the whole family type of Halloween event. Plus this
little shindig also lets the kiddies learn about Science. That’s
right, learning about Science at a Halloween Party. Who knew?

At The SciTech Hands-on Interactive Science Museum in Aurora, Illinois,
gets getting an extra treat, besides, globs and globs of chocolate. The gift
of Science. Even before these kids even write their own name, they are
learning about Science, how it works and scienfic principles. At SciTech
gets get to learn about Science through tons of interactive exhibits and
displays. Whether to be geology, meteorology, or any other various logoy,
kids can through these exhibits understand how Science works.

Tonight at SciTech, they are having a Halloween
Party, a Dia de los Muertos Spooktacular Party,
I should say. Dia de los Muertos is Spanish for
Day of The Dead and is a big celebration in Mexico.

Kids the chance to make sugar skulls, a Mexican tradition,
visit different activities booths, enjoy some spooky, but very
yummy ghostly treats, as well as a fun science show and of
course there was a costume parade for the kids.

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SciTech
Hands-On
Interactive
Science Museum
http://scitech.mus.il.us

Halloween and
Dia de los Muertos
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The
Brookfield Jaycees
http://www.brookfieldjaycees.com

Haunted House

Well it?s time to take a look at The Last of Three Jaycees
Haunted Houses were featuring this Year. And we got
a good one for Ya. The Brookfield Jaycees put on one
heck of a Haunted House. They should now how, they
are celebrating 30 Years of Petrifying their clientele.
Today We find Ourselves at The Beautiful Jaycee Elherdt
Park in Brookfield Illinois. The Brookfield Jaycees Haunted
House is often rated in the top ten for Haunted Houses
in the state and it features a wide variety of Volunteers,
both Brookfield Jaycees and members of Community
especially High School students.

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Haunted House

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Community Focus/Community Fun
Internet Special

Roselle Service Organizations

Thanksgiving For
Our Beloved Veterans

Well as Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching, We definitely
want to Thank God for all We have and will have.
Thanksgiving is a time we know - Turkey, mashed
potatoes, stuffing, cranberries, mashed sweet potatoes,
with marshmallow on it, the works. A time for food. Not
exactly in My book. Thanksgiving is just that a time
for giving. In Roselle, Illinois several totally awesome
service organizations are giving full force, by providing
a Thanksgiving dinner and activities for Disabled
veterans from Hines Veterans Affairs Hospital in
Maywood, Illinois.

The Schaumburg/Elk Grove Elks taking the lead,
along with much help from The Roselle Lions Club,
Roselle American Legion Post 1084 and The Roselle
Chamber of Commerce. Plus help from The Roselle
Police and Fire Department escorting buses with the
veterans on them to Roselle American Legion Post 1084
These organizations came together at The Roselle
American Legion Post 1084 to provide just a fun day
for Vets from Hines V.A. Hospital. Vets for over 30
some years have looked forward to come to The
American Legion Post 1084 and partake in a wonderful
day, which includes an delicious Thanksgiving Day
Dinner, watching football and playing Bingo. So
many volunteers can be found also today on Thanksgiving.
These totally awesome radical cool terrific volunteers
donate a part of their Thanksgiving Holiday to spend time
with these veterans. They Rock, Baby!!! 1 to3 Volunteers
are assigned to each veteran to help them getting
a plate of yummy Thanksgiving Dinner, plus help them
with bingo, as well as just a companion.

Also several individuals braved the extremely sub-artic
temperatures (the Coldest Thanksgiving in over 55 Years)
and prepared several turkeys on the grill!!

The Roselle American Legion Post 1084 was
on hand and their color guard present to
greet the veterans, salute the veterans,
escort the Veterans to and through the door
and have a special presentation for the Veterans.

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Thanksgiving For
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Downers Grove
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Century Post 503
http://www.vfw503.org

&

Woodridge
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Memorial Post 1578
http://www.woodridgevfw.org

Summer Picnic
& Cook-Out

Well, On Saturday August 19, 2006 a great cookout
and picnic was taking place. The Downers Grove
VFW Post 503 and The Woodridge VFW Post 1578
were having their annual picnic. These two great
Veteran’s Organizations came together to host a
joint event at Echo Point Park in Woodridge, Illinois.
This fun and exciting picnic included tons of raffles,
a totally delicious cook-out lunch, featuring brats,
Italian sausages, burgers, doggies, and even two
fried turkeys, as well as horseshoes and much
more. It is great partnership between two very
special Veteran’s Organizations. The Downers Grove
VFW Post 503 purchased all the food, and ran all the
raffles and horseshoes and The Woodridge VFW Post
1578 provided the money for the food, the sound system
and music and hosted the event in The Awesome Village
of Woodridge. It was great time for these Veteran’s to get
together and celebrate their overseas military service
and a chance for us family and friends of The Two
VFW Post to thank them for all they have given to
Their Country.

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Downers Grove
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Century Post 503
http://www.vfw503.org

Woodridge
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Memorial Post 1578
http://www.woodridgevfw.org

Summer Picnic
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Woodridge Ecumenical
Thanksgiving Service

Well Thanksgiving is upon us. And We are unified
together to celebrate all that God has given us.
One way The Village of Woodridge celebrates this
unification is having a Multi-Denominational Christian
Church Service. The Woodridge Ecumenical Thanksgiving
Service, which was held at Prince of Peace Lutheran
Church in Woodridge, Illinois, included four Christian
Churches in Woodridge and included Prince of Lutheran
Church, Woodridge United Methodist Church, St. Scholastica
Roman catholic Church and Christ The Servant Catholic
Church. The Woodridge ecumenical Choir was comprised of
members from Prince of Lutheran Church, Woodridge
United Methodist Church, St. Scholastica Roman Catholic
Church. There was a hand bell choir from The Woodridge
United Methodist Church. Special Music from The Prince
of Peace Worship Band. Readers from the various four
churches, Children Sermon given by The Pastor of The
Woodridge United Methodist Church - Linda Misewicz-Perconte
and message by Father Gerry Riva From Saint Scholastica
Roman Catholic Church in Woodridge, Illinois. On this evening
Denominations are put aside and We all come to together as
Christians, followers of Jesus and give Thanks To Our
Almighty God.

An offering was taken for The Woodridge Community
Pantry and Hurricane Relief. The Offering was split
right down the middle 50 50 or each cause.

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THE ENTIRE
WOODRIDGE ECUMENICAL
THANKSGIVING SERVICE
PRINCE OF PEACE
LUTHERAN CHURCH
NOVEMBER 20, 2005
6PM
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Theatre Historical
Society of America
http://www.historictheatres.org

York Theatre Building
152 North York, 2nd floor
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-2806

Hey There!! Did You know there is a great organization that
wants preserve and celebrate The Architecture of Legendary
Theatre Buildings and operates a movie palace museum. Well
There is.

The Theatre Historical Society of America was founded in 1969 by
the late writer and theatre historian Ben M. Hall, author of the first
book on movie palaces, "The Best Remaining Seats." After Hall's
death in 1970, Brother Andrew C. Fowler, Frank Cronican, Terry
Helgesen and others were instrumental in shaping THSA and
helping it become the foremost organization of its kind in the
country. From just a handful of interested enthusiasts, it has
grown into a national organization with an international
membership of more than 1,000 individuals, performing arts
organizations, university and public libraries, and other interested
firms and groups. The Theatre Historical Society of America is an
IRS-approved 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization.

THSA is the only organization in the United States which
exclusively records and preserves the architectural,
cultural and social history of American theatres. Through
its archive and publications, THSA makes available information
on more than 14,000 theatres nationwide, and encourages
research in this often-neglected aspect of our popular
culture and history.

Located in Elmhurst, Illinois, THSA occupies the second floor of the
York Theatre building. In addition to having its offices there, the
Society also conducts two other activities:

The American Theatre Architecture Archive, which contains an extensive collection of photographs, slides, negatives, books, blueprints, clippings, videotapes, programs, and other material on historic theatres, primarily in the U.S.

The American Movie Palace Museum, featuring exhibits of photographs, artworks, antiques, artifacts, and other memorabila relating primarily to the "golden age" of the movie palace.

Both facilities are open to members and the public. Admission
is free; donations are gratefully accepted. The Museum is open
during regular business hours and some weekends and evenings,
without appointment. Research in the Archive is by advance
appointment only; research fees apply.

Administration of the Society is carried out by
the Executive Director, Richard J. Sklenar,
on behalf of the board of directors, comprised
of elected officers, ten regional directors, and
various committee chairpersons. In addition, there
is a hard-working corps of dedicated member-volunteers
who undertake many of the day-to-day activities.

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York Theatre Building
152 North York, 2nd floor
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126-2806

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Authors Marketing Group
http://www.authorsmarketinggroup.org

Hey there, did You now that is a great organization that lets
authors come together, unite and share ideas. The Authors
Marketing Group was begun in the fall of 2002 by Authors Jim
Durkin and Shelia Peters. It was formed because of the clear need
both authors felt where "local authors could come together and
share positive marketing ideas and experiences to help eveyone
SELL MORE BOOKS."

Their group now has a substantive, informative, and interactive website.
In Their meetings we normally have a guest speaker. After their
presentation, the members are encouraged to ask questions.

They now incorporate a social purpose.
After each meeting They go to a
local restaurant to continue networking
and learning from each other.

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The Woodridge Jaycees
http://www.woodridgejaycees.org

"How To Pump Up Your PR"
and
Press and Media Day
and Expo

Jill Carlson - WFLD Fox 32 Sports Anchor

Well on Sunday August 6, 2006 The Woodridge Jaycees
put a very revolutionary and unique new event. The Woodridge
Jaycees were proud to put on their very first and the very first
for any Jaycees Chapter in the world - "How To Pump Up Your
PR" Press and Media Day and Expo. This event allowed Woodridge
Jaycees, along with the newly created Darien-Area Jaycees, as well
as The Northeast Region Jaycees and Community organizations from
The Chicagoland Area get ideas and suggestions to get the most out
of their PR. To learn how to effectively market and promote themselves.
All this was done on Sunday August 6, 2006 at Q Billiards in Darien,
Illinois. Featured at this event were some of the best Public Relations
Experts in the world, giving presentations about how to effectively
promote Your good name. A full program was featured at this event,
which included a speaker at every top of the hour. The Woodridge
had only the best speak to Our beloved and follow Community
Organizations. First, Johnny "The Transition Man" warmed up the
crowd on two separate occasions, then there was a great presentation
from Ginny Richardson, from Ginny Richardson Public Relations.
A presentation from Don Grigas from Liberty Suburban Newspaper
(Woodridge Reporter), as well as a presentation from Bill Pohlman,
Public Relations Director from The Illinois Jaycees. And last but
certainly not least, a fantastic presentation from Al Lautenslager,
President of The National Speakers Association in Illinois who
is an award winning marketing/PR consultant, author, direct mail
promotion specialist, speaker and entrepreneur. Al is the author
of Guerilla Marketing in 30 Days, which was #1 on Amazon Japan.
He even beat out Harry Potter for top slot in Books sales for Japan.
His book is how to market and promote Your business or organizations
using no or very little money. That’s what I am talking about.

Also at this event were exhibitors including
several Comcast Television Programs,
offering their program as a vehicle for
these organizations to get their message out.
There was also The Woodridge chamber of
Commerce, as well as Blue Noodle Promotions,
offering marketing and PR suggestions through
promotional products.

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The Woodridge Jaycees
http://www.woodridgejaycees.org

"How To Pump Up Your PR"
and
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The
Woodridge
Special Events
Committee's

Independence Day
Celebration

For

The Village
of Woodridge

Well the month of July really rocked don't ya think.
Especially as We kicked of last month with Our the
Celebration of Our Independence, You know the 4^th
of July. On this day We declared this proclamation -
America Rules Baby. Picnics, Barbeques, beer ,food,
whatever it might be, the day is a day of celebration.

In Woodridge You won't find a Picnic that captures the American
Spirit and American Pride than The Woodridge Special Events
Committee's Independence Day Celebration and Cookout and Picnic,
which is put on for The Village of Woodridge. The Day starts out
with The Woodridge Veteran's of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 1578
having there Flag Raising Ceremony. Next there was musicial
entertainment provided by The Music Company. There was
plenty of food, including Hot Dogs, Brats, Potatoes,
ice cream soda pop and of course beer, beer, beer, can't
forget that. For the kiddies was free pony rides and free rides
on the trackless train.

The Woodridge Jaycees Special Events Committee is a all
volunteer service organization who's sole purpose is to provide
special events for The Village of Woodridge. While The Woodridge
Special Events Committee trys to help out as much as they can,
their two biggest events occur on the fourth of July and of course
around Christmas, which includes Santa Comes to Woodridge, a fun
event for kiddies of Woodridge, where they meet and great with both
Santa and Mrs. Claus and receive a goodie bag.

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Chicago Suburban
Radio Association's
http://www.csraham.com

Field Day
Veteran's Park
North Riverside, Illinois

12pm
Saturday June 24, 2006

To

12pm
Sunday June 25, 2006

Well folks once again it's time for Field Day. We all know Field Day.
It is when Members of the Chicago Suburban Radio Association
(CSRA) put their emergency communication skills to the test
when they participated in Field Day on Saturday June 24 and
Sunday 25. The annual preparedness exercise brings together
Amateur Radio operators from throughout North and South
America who are committed to assisting their communities in
the event of a natural or man-made disaster. Field Day is
sponsored by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL),
the national association for Amateur Radio.

Field Day is designed to test operators' abilities to set up and
operate stations in the field under emergency conditions, such as
the loss of commercial electricity. During the weekend, radio
operators try to contact as many other Field Day stations as
possible, simulating the fast on-air skills needed to assist local
officials and served agencies during an emergency.

THE CSRA...

has been serving Chicago area hams and radio enthusiasts since the
dawn of radio itself! Their membership over the years lists well into
the thousands. Many of these members were taught the Amateur Radio
theory and Morse Code by fellow CSRA members. Their members have
spanned all walks of life, from construction workers to lawyers; bankers
to broadcasters and everyone in between. For 80 years, Chicagoland
men, women and children from age 9 to 90 have called the CSRA their
radio club!

CSRA is one of the oldest radio clubs
chartered in the State of Illinois and
has been affiliated with the American
Radio Relay League for over 70
years. Building on this rich history,
CSRA looks to the future with eyes
on fresh ideas and emerging
technologies.

Ham radio is the premier high-tech hobby. It's enjoyed by people from all
walks of life from around the world. The rules for becoming an amateur
(ham) radio operator vary from country to country around the world.

On this page we're going to tell you a little about the hobby
and how you can obtain the necessary license to operate in the
United States.

Using even the simplest of radio setups and antennas,
amateurs communicate with each other for fun, during
emergencies, and even in contests. They handle messages for
police and other public service organizations during all kinds
of emergencies including:

Hurricanes

Earthquakes

Tornadoes and floods

Motorist accidents

Fires and chemical spills

Search and rescues

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North Riverside, Illinois

12pm
Saturday June 24, 2006

12pm
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Church In The Word
http://www.churchintheword.com

Freedom Weekend

Well here We are in August, but not to long ago We celebrated
Independence Day AKA The Fourth of July and celebrated all
Our rights and freedoms We so much enjoy.. Picnics, concerts,
fireworks, etc to celebrate Our Country.. The greatest Country on
the face of the planet Earth. At Church in The Word in Elgin, Illinois,
their no different. The Church had a Freedom Weekend celebrating
all We have and giving thanks to God for all We do have. Church
in The Word's Freedom Weekend included on Saturday July 2,
2006 a special gospel concert featuring Elvis tribute artist and
then on Sunday July 2 there was a great picnic at Randall Oaks
Park in Dundee, Illinois. On this day there was plenty of food,
as well as games for the kids and volleyball. A real 4^th of July
Celebration if You will.

The Church in The Word is an exciting and dynamic church located in
Elgin, Illinois in the northwestern suburbs of Chicagoland. They are a
Spirit-Filled church. When They say Spirit-Filled They refer to the operation
of the Holy Spirit in the lives of Christians just as He did in Bible days. They
are also a Word-church. When They say Word-church They mean a church
that both teaches and is founded upon the Word of God, the Bible.

Each week They provide powerful services
which include praise and worship, life-changing
messages and ministry through which the Holy
Spirit can touch, heal, and restore people's lives.

If you are looking for a place to experience God, go deeper
in your walk with Him, and join an exciting church that is
making a difference in the Northwest suburbs, Church in
the Word is the place for you!

Come and visit Them this Sunday! You'll be glad you came.

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Tree House
Animal Foundation
http://www.treehouseanimals.org

Featuring
Their
Kitty
Kindergarten

Well -
Today We have a chance to feature a great organization -
Tree House Animal Foundation and their very special
kindergarten class. But none these students are actually
human. That is right it is Kitty Kindergarten. It is a class
designed to introduce Kittens to that brave new world
and to help their owners develop their care giving skills.

Today We find Ourselves at Soggy Paws,
A self Serve dog wash and Dog and
Cat Grooming Establishment in Chicago,
Illinois .

Syndicated Tribune columnist, syndicated radio
host and certified dog and cat behavior consultant,
Steve Dale is the instructor for Kitty Kindergarten and
he trains you how to better socialize your kitten.

The class consists of two, 1-hour sessions
and cost $10 per session.

All proceeds from Kitty Kindergarten
will go to Tree House!

Class Objectives include:

To boost kitty confidence

Acclimate kittens to carriers

Acclimate kittens to traveling in cars

Acclimate kittens to veterinarian or technician exam;
strangers handling kitty

To answer any questions concerning misbehavior
or perceived misbehavior

To talk about practical in-home concerns

Litter box 101

Encouraging scratching in the right places

Discouraging scratching in the wrong places

Giving pills to cats

Basic diet / feeding information

Grooming

Play/Socialization to others of their own kind,
and simply have fun.

Socialization to dogs

To demonstrate how to shape behavior
(training using a clicker)

Tree House Animal Foundation was established in
1971 as a no-kill, cageless shelter for injured,
abandoned, and abused stray cats. At Tree House,
cats curl up on sunny windowsills, sleep in
comfortable cat trees, and interact with staff,
volunteers, and other cats.

Tree House currently shelters an average of 300 cats and found loving homes for 535 cats in 2004. More than 12,000 cats have been adopted since Tree Houses founding. Their inhouse clinic
offers full veterinary care (including spay and neuter) for all admitted cats, and our Socialization Program helps to adapt feral cats to domestic life. Tree House also offers a variety of community programs and informational publications to educate people on the importance of the human/animal bond. Tree House was awarded First Place in the 2000 Humane Association Awards offered by
the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association. This honor is
indicative of the high quality of service They offer to their feline residents and the local community, and they thank all of Their donors for making this award possible.

Tree House is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity, and
all donations are fully tax-deductible. They do
not accept any federal or state funding. Almost all
of our support comes from concerned and involved
individuals like You.

This Kitty Kindergarten is one of many this very worthy
organization - The Tree House Animal Foundation.

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The Alliance Against
Intoxicated Motorists

(AAIM)
http://www.aaim1.org

Featuring
The 3rd Annual Candace
Open Golf Outing
http://www.candacewesolowski.com

Drunk Driving is a very serious crime, Yes a Crime. Disregard
for the safety of You own person and more important the
safety of innocent people. Drunk Driving has for many years
been one of Americas biggest problems the punishment for
drunk driving never seems to be enough, especially when they
take the innocent lives of Our loved ones. Families who have
lost loved ones to drunk drivers, many feel they can not go on,
but they can. With The Help of a great organization - Alliance
against intoxicated motorists. They work with the families of
victims and help them through that tough Court Process.
Their Victim Service Advocates work with the families of
the victims of drunk drivers. In fact many of their Victim
Service Advocates sadly have lost a child to a drunk driver
as well, so they have much understanding on that families
of victims are going through.

The Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists have several events,
including the 3rd Annual Candace Open Golf Outing

On Friday May 19, 2006 The family of Candace Wesolowski hosted a golf outing to raise funds for a scholarship in Candaces name. The Alliance against Intoxicated Motorists was also named as a
recipient of part of the proceeds from this event. This golf
outing took place at Cog Hill in Lemont, Illinois.

Candace was a graduate of Hinsdale South High School.
Candace participated in more than 20 plays during
her high school years. Her ambition was to be an architect.
The significant thing about Candace is that she never
drank alcohol or did recreational drugs. She was devoted
to family, education and hard work. Sadly, two drunk drivers
took her life on December 26, 1999 in Downers Grove, Illinois.
She was 18 years old.

This event did feature a silent auction, as well as some raffles.

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The Lions of Illinois Foundation
http://www.lionsofillinois.org

2nd Annual
Night Walk

"We Walk in the Dark,
so they won't have to"

Well, once again it is time to take a nice walk in the woods.
June has come and gone and You know that The beginning
of June in The Chicagoland Area would not be complete if not
for The Lions of Illinois Foundation's 2^nd Annual Night Walk. On
Sunday June 4, 2006, Lion Club members and families and friends
from Lions District 1J and throughout the state of Illinois gathered
at The Danada House & Equestrian Center in Wheaton, Illinois to
walk 3 Miles in the dark and carry flashlights. "We walk in the dark...
so they won't have to." TM is the event officially trademarked slogan.
This walk was designed to simulate what a blind person faces everyday
day and night. The event was founded and chaired by Darien Lion Ray
Krusinski and put on by The Lions of Illinois Foundation. The Lions
of Illinois Foundation serves as the chartable arm for The Illinois Lions
Club, running several events including this one and of course Candy
Day. There was some fun new activities such as walking as a blind
person would and beep baseball. Participants this Year as well as
last Year had a chance to make their presence known by stamping
a footprint and signing a banner. Of course plenty of refreshments
were available to walkers provided by PepsiCo, featuring Gatorade
products and of course entertainment wa provided at the end of the
walk.

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The
Woodridge Jaycees
http://www.woodridgejaycees.org

Wine Tasting

At

Shanahan's
Food & Spirits
of Woodridge

Wine, Wine everywhere and not a drop to drink.
Not exactly. In fact their was plenty of wine
to drink at The Woodridge Jaycees Wine Tasting
on Sunday April 23, 2006, The Woodridge Jaycees in
cooperation with WineStyles of Woodridge and Shanahan’s
Food and Spirits of Woodridge put on a fantastic wine tasting
event. The Woodridge Jaycees hosted this wonderful event
include tasting several wines, plus cheese and apples to
cleanse Your palate between tastings, as well as a
professional harp player. Wine Tasters had the
opportunity to travel from table to table sampling
each wine. All the names of the wines were kept
hidden until the end of the program. Wine coinsurers
bounced from table to table tasting and then down what
they thought of each wine. At the end of the afternoon
Rich Moore owner and proprietor of Shanahan’s Food and
Spirits of Woodridge and Charlene Pontrelli from WineStyles
of Woodridge together went from table to table having once
again wine tasters try another sample, then relieving the name
of the wine and then describing each wine in mass detail.
Everyone had there favorite wine and opinions varied quite
a bit.

This Wine Tasting served a a M-Day or Membership Day
to requite new members.

Contact Information For The Woodridge Jaycees

The Woodridge Jaycees Meet at 6:30pm
on the 3rd Thursday of Every Month at

Shanahan's Food & Spirits
of Woodridge
1999 West 75th Street
Woodridge, IL 60517

For more information on how YOU can be a
part of this great organization, contact:

Gina Cihak
Membership Development VP
(630) 759-8101

or

Debbi White
President
(630) 674-8768

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WBBM
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Chicago
http://www.wbbm780.com

Featuring
Their Big Move

Well, Well, Well, once again it is time to visit another great
Chicago Radio Station One providing valuable resources
such as news, Traffic and Sports to the community. Today
We visit with the fine folks “NewsRadio” 780 WBBM.

NewsRadio 780 is moving from Their Historic Location
at 630 North McClug Court in Chicago, Illinois to 2 Prudential
Plaza. Much history can be found in their old location which
is and still will be the home of WBBM Channel 2 CBS Television.
The famous Kennedy and Nixon Presidential Debates that took place
here in this very special building. NewsRadio 780 has finally outgrown
their home and will have state of the art equipment and much more
studio and office space. But staff will cherish the time in this building
here on McClug Court, but a new home awaits them.

WBBM NewsRadio 780 is Chicago's leader for providing the radio
listener up to the clock News Updates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Since 1968 WBBM NewsRadio 780 has been Chicago's main source for
breaking News.

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The Taste of
the Woodridge Area
Chamber of Commerce &
Home Business Expo
http://www.woodridgechamber.org

Well, The Village of Woodridge is My hometown and a
great place to live, work, and shop. There are many vital
entities that make Woodridge healthy and strong. Entities that
truly are part of the backbone of the Village of Woodridge and ones
that are key in Woodridges success. One such entity is The Woodridge
Area Chamber of Commerce.

On Thursday April 27, 2006 at Bobaks Signature
Events at Seven Bridges in Woodridge, Illinois,
The Woodridge Area Chamber of Commerce was
having its annual meeting and installation of Officers
for coming fiscal Year and Taste of the Woodridge Area
Chamber & Home Business Expo

At this fun filled event, there was such excitement and a little sadness,
as Edie Berstein was retiring as President and CEO of The Chamber,
however The Chamber will now continue with the leadership and guidance
of new President Mike Kresuk . The day kicked off with the business meeting
and installation of officers, then the fun really began. Taste of the Woodridge Area Chamber & Home Business Expo included 17 food Vendors providing all You can eat samples, as well as a Home Business Expo, where Small
Businesses could showcase all they have to offer. There was 20 small
businesses at the Home Business Expo, providing vital information for
their business.

The Woodridge Area Chamber of Commerce serves
businesses in and around Woodridge, Illinois.

The Woodridge Area Chamber of Commerce
was incorporated in 1978. Current membership
totals over 200 Woodridge area professionals,
businesses, industries, organizations, and government
units. The spirit and purpose behind the Chamber is
to promote business and community growth towards
achieving and maintaining a prosperous economic
climate. The Chamber serves as a center around which
the business community and citizens strive to enhance
the quality of life. It promotes a favorable climate for
business through programs which maintain and improve
the community infrastructure.

The Woodridge Chamber meets on the second Thursday of the month
with either a breakfast or luncheon meeting. Informational programs are
presented at each monthly meeting that are related to the business concerns
of Chamber members and guests. Topics include accounting and taxes, insurance, investments, government update on economic development
and other business matters.

The Chamber hosts a variety of social events throughout the year.
In addition, Chamber members are afforded the opportunity to promote
their business through show your wares, business after hours and ribbon cutting ceremonies or grand openings as well as listings in the Village
Directory. The Chamber also offers educational scholarships to graduating
high school seniors.

Businesses, individuals and organizations
are all eligible to belong to the Chamber.
Dues are structured so even the smallest
business can be a member. Members
finance the work of the Chamber,
based on their abilities and interest,
with a broad scope of opportunities to serve.

The Chamber is governed by a Board of Directors and its office
is located on the second floor (Suite #212) of the Woodridge Village Hall
at 5 Plaza Drive.

The Chamber is composed of volunteers serving as
committee workers, directors and officers.

So it was a great for The Woodridge Area Chamber as they put on their 3^rdAnnual Taste of the Woodridge Area Chamber & Home Business Expo. If
You would like more information on what the Woodridge Area Chamber of Commerce is all about, please visit their very special website at http://www.woodridgechamber.org

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The Woodridge Jaycees
http://www.woodridgejaycees.org

Pancake Breakfast With
The Easter Bunny
2006

Well here comes Peter Cottontail, Hoping Down The Bunny
Trail. And where he is hoping to is to Shanahan’s of Woodridge
for The Woodridge Jaycees Pancake Breakfast With The Easter
Bunny. The Woodridge Jaycees for many years have been treating
kids and parenting to a terrific Easter Event. The Woodridge
Jaycees features a menu to make Your mouth water, which
includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, bacon, hot
cinnamon baked apples, orange juice, milk, and coffee. Plus
kids and parents alike can meet and greet with the Easter
Bunny. The Easter Bunny was nice enough to come to
Woodridge, Illinois all the way from April Valley.

There was eggs filled with candy passed
out to the kiddies as well as Easter egg kits
for the kids, bunny pins for the adults, guess
how many jelly beans in the jar and win a cute
little lamb, a coloring contest and much more.

The Woodridge Jaycees start cooking early and make
tons of delicious food for everyone.

Tickets were just $6 for adults and $3 for kids
and for that guests were treated to a royal fest
indeed.

The Woodridge Jaycees Pancake Breakfast With The Easter Bunny,
is one of two Pancake Breakfasts The Woodridge Jaycees put on,
the other being Breakfast With Santa Claus. Where it be Peter
Cottontail or Jolly Old St. Nick, The Woodridge Jaycees provide a
fun and exciting way to celebrate the holidays.

If You would like to become a leader while tremendously
helping the community, why not join The Woodridge Jaycees.
The Woodridge Jaycees key areas for Community and Membership
are, but not limited to - Woodridge, Darien, Downers Grove, Willowbrook,
Burr Ridge, Hinsdale and Claredon Hills. Individuals from these villages
are strongly encouraged to come to one of Our general membership
meeting and learn more about what We do. The Woodridge Jaycees are
all about Our members. The Woodridge Jaycees lets it’s members
decide for themselves what they want to get out of their membership.
Members choose what projects they want to be involved, what
committees to be on, and how active they want to be. The Woodridge
Jaycees as all Jaycees are divided into four areas - Community, Indivudual Development, Membership and Management. Each of these areas have a
Vice President that oversees each area. So they are a variety of projects available.

Our meetings Our held every third Thursday
of each month at 7pm at Shanahan’s of
Woodridge, 1999 West 75^th Street in
Woodridge, however Shanahan’s itself
actually faces Woodward Avenue,
but don’t worry You’ll find it and
when You do You have the great
opportunity to learn about The Official
#1 Jaycees chapter in The Entire State
of Illinois.

Woodridge Jaycees - Pay It Forward.

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Self Defense Class

On Saturday March 25, 2006 at The Downers Grove
Recreational Center in Downers Grove Illinois The
Woodridge Jaycees was putting on a great Self Defense
Class.

Today Woodridge Jaycees members were learning
a special type of self-defense called JKD Jeet
Kune Do. Forbidden in Hollywood...and banned in
even ‘no rules’ martial arts – Bruce Lee’s private
street-fighting technology shows elite military
soldiers…top law enforcement agents…and
civilian men and women How To Take Out Any
Attacker…No Matter How Big, Mean And Violent
They Are…Using Nothing More Than The Tips Of
Your Fingers. This form of self defense is just that
defense and can be used by people of all ages,
sizes and physical conditions. It is designed to
end a confrontation and as quickly as possible.

Today students can learn to protect themselves in a situation
were words have unfortunately failed. All arguments and
heated discussions should be fought with words not fists,
but sometimes such as in a robbery, or defending the honor
and safety of Our Children preventive measures must be
taken. These are particular techniques are meant to be used
by the little old lady in the parking lot held up by gunpoint.
This form of self-defense will not be seen in a Chuck Norris
Movie and the confrontation will not last 15 minutes, it will
end quick and allowing You to escape with very limited harm
to Yourself or Your loved ones.

Today Woodridge Jaycees are learning this valauable form of
self defense taught by Matt from Elite Defense Systems. Elite
Defense Systems (EDS) was founded by Matthew J. Numrich.
Mr. Numrich was certified as one of only a handful of Full
Instructor of Jeet Kune Do (JKD) and the Filipino Martial Arts
by Sifu Paul Vunak (under Guru Dan Inosanto). He is currently
1 of only 12 which hold this level in the Midwest. Mr. Numrich has
also had the pleasure of training with some of the other elite JKD
instructors such as Sifu Larry Hartsell (original student of Bruce
Lee) and Tom Cruse (past instructor of the Navy SEALS).

The Woodridge Jaycees as well as helping
the Community also provides classes such as
this one seen here today to help improve Our
members individuals skills. Self Defense is
a key skill to master when becoming one of
the Community’s top leaders. This project falls
under what is called Individual Development.
Although ID Projects are seen considerably less
often as Community Development Projects, they
are just as important. ID Projects include training
on many different skills, including public speaking,
writing skills, performing skills such as Jaycee Idol
similar to Karaoke and much more. ID projects can
be requested by Our members. Our members let us
know what skills they need to brush up on and We
will try Our best to provide training for the requested
skill.

The Woodridge Jaycees is it’s members and it’s those members that
decide what they want to get out of their membership. And then all
these skills are applied through all of the wonderful Community Service
We do.

Contact Information For The Woodridge Jaycees

The Woodridge Jaycees Meet at 6:30pm
on the 3rd Thursday of Every Month at

Shanahan's Food & Spirits
of Woodridge
1999 West 75th Street
Woodridge, IL 60517

For more information on how YOU can be a
part of this great organization, contact:

Gina Cihak
Membership Development VP
(630) 759-8101

or

Debbi White
President
(630) 674-8768

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The
Woodridge Toastmasters
http://www.woodridgetoatmasters.org

You know, Communication is key in business
and do You Want to stand out in the crowd? Be a
better communicator!

Toastmasters can show you how!

Toastmasters International is a global organization whose
purpose is to help its members become better communicators.
Whether your life requires you to give speeches, lead meetings,
provide training, undergo job interviews, give a committee report,
or just introduce one friend to another, Toastmasters can help you
to improve your skills so that you can communicate more effectively
and do so more comfortably.

Toastmasters provides these opportunities
through its local clubs, and The Woodridge
Toastmasters is one of the best. They can
help you by being able to Speak more
confidently, Think better on your feet, Listen
more effectively, Increase your earning power.

The Woodridge Toastmasters are a vital resource
for The Citizens of The Village of Woodridge, Illinois.

They meet every Second and fourth Thursdays of
each month at 7:30 PM at
The Woodridge Resource Center
8274 Janes Avenue
Woodridge, IL 60517

The Woodridge Toastmasters are Club #983
and they are in Toastmasters District 30

Woodridge Toastmasters is proud to have achieved
President's Distinguished status for the years 2002-2003
and 2003-2004, putting them in the top 11% of all 8800
Toastmasters clubs internationally.

The Woodridge Toastmasters can truly help
You with all Your Public Speaking needs.

There are three levels of Toastmasters, which include from
lowest to highest - Competent Toastmaster (CTM), Advanced
Toastmaster (ATM), and Distinguished Toastmasters (DTM)

Their Meetings are two part - The Business Meeting
and the speech competition. Also everyone is invited
to take part in Table Topics, a chance to give a short
speech from a topic chosen from a card. Quick thinking
is needed as You literally develop Your speech as You go.
Spontaneity is the key here.

There are competitions on the local,
district, state and national levels.
The Woodridge Toastmasters can start
as a local endeavor, but You soon
can find Your competing on a level,
that takes You places far beyond
Woodridge. Sky is the limit.

So if You would like to learn more about The Wonderful world of
The Woodridge Toastmasters, please visit their very special
website at
http://www.woodridgetoastmasters.org

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The Woodridge Lions Club
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
For The Village
of Woodridge

Help Save
The Woodridge Lions Club!!!

You know, Easter can be a real fun time for kids.
Easter in The Village of Woodridge would not be the
same without The Woodridge Lions Club Easter Egg
Hunt. However this could be the last year The
Woodridge Lions Club puts this event on. As it
stands right now The Woodridge lions Club are
sadly disbanding and closing up shop due to lack
of interest and funds. They will be ending a marvelous
run and will be no more by July 1. However We hope
that The Woodridge Lions Club and continue with
the support of the Community with a esurience of new
members and financial support. For many years this
project was chaired by Lion Jerry Pech. Mr. Pech
passed away last thanksgiving. However his son Andy
has stepped up this Year to continue Jerry’s legacy and
his vision. The Easter Egg Hunt will be put on at least
one last time by The Woodridge Lions Club, before it is
continued by The Woodridge Jaycees, if needed. However
if there is enough of support for The Woodridge Lions Club and
The Woodridge Lions Club can continue through next year,
The Woodridge Lions Club will host this event once again.
Andy Pech is chairing this event in honor of his Dad, Jerry Pech

Every year the Woodridge Lions Club have hosted Woodridge’s Official
Easter Egg Hunt. Kiddies of all ages arrive at Thomas Jefferson Junior
High School with baskets in hand. The field at Jefferson is cordoned
off and different sections are for different age groups. With in literally
seconds hundreds of eggs are gathered by local kiddies. Eggs are filled
with candy and each one filled by hand. About a week or so earlier
before the hunt, the eggs are prepared and stuffed at St. Scholastica
Catholic Church in Woodridge, Illinois. Along with The Woodridge Lions
Club, this effort would be possible if not for The Scouting Troops in Woodridge, including Boy Scout Troop 512, Girl Scout Troops 45,531, 567,
1271 and 1811, as well as The Woodridge Jaycees ( who are shadowing the goings on today, to step up and chair this project next year, only if needed,
but it would be great if The Woodridge Lions Club could carry on this tradition).

Eggs need to be sorted according
to color and then filled with a
marvelous candy assortment. Everyone
pitches in, opens great big bags of
candy and gets everything for the big
day.

On the big day, eggs are spread onto the field
and then everything is checked over and the hunt
will begin.

Even though The Woodridge Lions Club may and that’s
a really big may disband, there is no need to fret kiddies
of Woodridge, The Village of Woodridge Easter Egg Hunt
will continue no matter what and Lion Jerry Pech’s vision
and Legacy will be carried on.

As I mentioned The Woodridge Lions
Club is disbanding and is in need of
additional members and financial support,
however if they can get interest they will be here
to stay.

So if You would like more information about The Woodridge Lions
Club and would like to keep the vision of The Woodridge Lions
alive and well, then I strongly encourage You to join The Woodridge
Lions Club. The Woodridge Lions Club still has a few dedicated and hardworking members. They stress the urgency of new members and
funds. Along with Your support they can still continue their mission of
helping the vision and hearing impaired members of Our Community and
the world. The Woodridge Lions will be disbanding July 1, but Your support can postponed that date and even cancel it for good. Please help save The Woodridge Lions Club!!! Thanks a million!!!

Please Join

The Woodridge
Lions Club

Contact

The Woodridge Lions Club
President

Tony Baniewicz
(630) 968-8521

Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday
of each month at 7:00pm at

Suparossa Ristorante
6301 Purchase Drive
Woodridge , IL 60517
(630) 852-1000

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The West Suburban
Those Were The Days
Radio Players

You know We are all aware of the fact that there used
to be radio programs and radio stories, but probably
do not appreciate their value or even know much about
them at all. Before the radio was tainted with Shock
Jocks such as Howard Stern and other loud and fowled
mouth jerks were call radio personalities, their was a
golden age of radio. In the 20s 30s and even 1940s
there was awry of good, fun and exciting radio
programs. The type of programs that let Your mind
create the pictures inside Your head. Sitting around the
radio after dinner and just listening to the words, but
not staring at a big fat radio, but closing Your eyes and
seeing Jack Bennys face, see the Long Ranger riding
together with his old pal tonto, or see Joe Friday
make the bust.

The West Suburban Those Were the Days Radio Players
bring back those golden days of radio, they bring us a
world where radio is king and the thing shocking is how
cheap Jack Benny could be. They are a group of Radio
Players that get together and recreate radio programs and
stories using original scripts from that era. The Group truly
brings that Golden Age to us currently in 2006.

The West Suburban Those Were The Days Radio Players
are one of several Those Were The Days Radio Players
throughout The Chicagoland Area

Today at The Woodridge Library, The Those were
The Western Suburban Those Were The Days Radio
Players are giving one of many library performances
they do through the Chicagoland area.

Today The Western Suburban Those Were The Days Radio
Players treat us to three great Radio Programs, which
include An Episode of my Friend Erma, The Jack Benny Show
and of course no West Suburban Those Were The Days Radio
Players Show would be complete without a episode of the ever
popular Bickersons

This Program at the Woodridge Public Library
was part of their Big Read Program - Which
The Book to read was Sea Biscuit. So the West
Surbuban Those Were The Days Radio Players
Were nice enough to make all the radio programs
about horseracing.
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Arbor Day
Tree Planting

at
The
Morton Arboretum
http://www.mortonarb.org

Well, It’s April and Arbor Day is practically upon us.
We have all heard of Arbor Day, somewhere, but We
probably do not appreciate the true value of Arbor Day
especially in this area. For it was Founder of Morton
Arboretum Joy Morton’s Dear Old Dad Julius Sterling
Morton who founded Arbor Day way back in 1872 in
Nebraska.

At The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois, Arbor Day is
The Arboretum Flagship Holiday, it’s there own personally
Christmas, Independence Day, Thanksgiving all rolled into
one.

The Morton Arboretum was formally established on
December 14, 1922 by Mr. Joy Morton, owner of the
Morton Salt Company. Its mission is to collect and
study trees, shrubs, and other plants from around
the world, to display them across naturally beautiful
landscapes for people to study and enjoy, and to learn
how to grow them in ways that enhance our environment.
Their goal is to encourage the planting and conservation of
trees and other plants for a greener, healthier, and more
beautiful world.

On Arbor Day, everyone from The Arboretum gathers
together for a mondo Arbor Day Celebration and
tree planting. Kids had a chance to get their hands dirty
sort of speak and learn about the renewal of Spring and
the Value of Trees and The Importance of of Arbor Day

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The Friends
of
The Bohemian National Cemetary
http://www.friendsofbnc.org

Featuring A Meeting
At The
Westchester
Public Library
about The
S.S. Eastland Disaster

Although a cemetery is not the first thing We think of when
talking about Rich History, Cultural and Art, a cemetery
can be a place of beauty and celebration as well as rest.
Yes celebration. The Friends of Bohemian National Cemetery
were established in 2003 to preserve and support Bohemian
National Cemetery. Their members appreciate the cemetery
as a valuable showcase of art, sculpture, and architecture;
a source of historical and genealogical information; and a
beautiful, serene resting place.

The Friends of Bohemian National Cemetery holds several
tours and free programs throughout the year and engage
in fundraising to support restoration of the cemetery.

Today We find Ourselves at One of Friends of BNC events.
On Sunday February 26 at The Westchester Public Library,
their was a program on The Eastland Disaster.

Early on the morning of Saturday, July 24, 1915, with a light
rain falling and the air filled with much anticipation and excitement,
thousands were gathering along the Chicago River for Western
Electric's fifth annual employee picnic. In fact, over 7,000 tickets
had been purchased.

The S.S. Eastland, known as the "speed queen of the Great Lakes,"
was part of a fleet of five excursion boats assigned to take Western
Electric employees, their families and friends across Lake Michigan
to Michigan City, Indiana, for the day's festivities.

But the Eastland, docked at the Clark Street Bridge, never
left the Chicago River. It instead rolled into the river at the
wharf's edge with over 2,500 passengers, including crew
members, on board. Over 800 people lost their lives, including
22 entire families.

Many victims of The Eastland Disaster were buried in Bohemian
National Cemetery, so this program was very appropriate
for Friends of BNC event.

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"The River"
WERV
95.9FM
http://www.959theriver.com
Aurora, Illinois

You know with radio becoming even more of a big business
and voices being pumped in from hundreds of miles away,
it is nice to see a radio station that still broadcasts live all
the time 24-7 and broadcasts right in Our Local Community.
In Aurora, Illinois The River 959 Broadcasts high and mighty
as one of this area’s last and true Community radio stations.
With in house sales and production, along with an all local
on-air staff, including the morning show, The River shines
as a beacon of hope for the Community. The River donates
it’s time and resources for My Local Charitable organizations,
by providing time on the air -commonly in the form of live-
reads for on-air staff,, as well as having The River come to
these organizations and either broadcast or just pass out
some goodies. Plus the The River has a Community Affairs
program on Sunday morning. They do all this while playing
some on gosh darn best rock n roll favorites. (Gosh Darn It)
So The River is truly The Suburbs hometown station . It is
the station of yesteryear, the way We remember radio stations
to be and at The same time having all digital equipment and
computers to help run the technical side of the radio station,
while leaving the D.J’s to share their naturally Gopd Given
talents. Geno and Karen in The Morning, is a very popular and
unique touch to the radio station.

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WERV
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Aurora, Illinois

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The Darien Lions Club
http://www.darienlions.org

Proudly Presented

A Banquet Honoring

Lion Dr. Ashok Mehta
President Lions Clubs International
http://www.lionsclubs.org

Hey There! We all have heard about The Lions Club every
now and then. But The Lions Club is more than just a name
or just a charitable organization. The Lions Club is structured
in a way to serve people all over the world. Lions Clubs
International.

Since 1917, Lions clubs have offered people the opportunity
to give something back to their communities. From involving
members in projects as local as cleaning up an area park or as
far-reaching as bringing sight to the world's blind, Lions clubs
have always embraced those committed to building a brighter
future for their community.

Today with more than 46,000 clubs in 196 countries and
geographical areas, Lions have expanded their focus to
help meet the ever-increasing needs of our global
community.

Their programs are continually changing to meet new
needs and greater demands, but their mission has
never wavered: "We Serve."

One interesting fact is that The Lions Club was formed
in the Chicagoland Area, with Their International
Headquarters in Oak Brook.

On Sunday Janaury 8, 2006 The Darien Lions Club hosted
a banquet For Lions Clubs International President
Dr. Ashok Mehta. This marked the first time any Local
Illinois Club, had hosted such a banquet for the President
of The Lions Club - International. It all took place at Ashyana
Banquets in Downers Grove, Illinois. Out of respect for
Dr. Mehta’s home Country - India, The Very Special evening
included The Indian National Anthem, a Prayer read in Hindi,
Indian Cuisine along with Special Indian Dancing. Also featured
that evening was The Eisenhower Junior High School
Chorus. Many dignitarys and special guests were on hand,
including the State Senator Christine Radogno, Mayor of
Darien - Kathy Weaver, and Lion District 1J Governor - Bob Jilke.
And of a course a highlight the parade of Flags, flags of
Countries from around the world flew high and mighty.

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A Banquet Honoring

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President Lions Clubs International
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Illinois Lions Clubs
District 1A
http://www.lions1a.org

Hurricane Relief Effort

Bridgeview, Illinois

You know, the world's a crazy place. All sorts of tragedies
constantly happening all over the globe. There’s One
Deadly force that can truly impact an area wherever
it strikes. Terrorism, War, Riots, no - A natural Disaster
- A Hurricane. Several months back a Hurricane plowed
into the gulf Coast, affecting residents living in Louisiana,
Alabama, and Mississippi. Mother Nature Leased out her
fury in the form of Hurricane Katrina. However as in most
disastrous situations loving and caring Americans came
together to help those in need. In the Chicagoland Area
Illinois Lions District 1A is putting on a drive collecting
food, clothes, etc,etc, etc to help the victims of Katrina.
Several Trucks will be leaving Bridgeview, Illinois to Mobile,
Alabama, where Mobile Lions will help with processing
and distribution of these items. The Lions Clubs always
helps those in need and Illinois Lions District 1A truly lives
up to that fact. Today We find ourselves in At The Omni
Grocery Store in The Bridgeview Court shopping center located
at 77th and Harlem Ave, next to Northwestern Business College
and behind The Speedway gas station.

District 1A developed a disaster relief effort and has
assigned a Chairperson to head up that effort, in the form
of Past Lions District 1A Governor and Chairperson For
Disaster Relief Harold Burkett.

Dawn Grogan and The Bridgeview Lions Club was the
driving force behind this particular Hurricane Relief Effort.

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Hurricane Relief Effort

Bridgeview, Illinois

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Schiller Park
Lions Club
Annual
Pasta Dinner

On The Eve of St. Valentine's Day in Schiller Park, Illinois,
The Schiller Park Lions Club Members are busy as beavers
preparing their Annual Pasta Dinner. Every Year The Schiller
Park Lions Club puts on a fantastic Pasta Dinner, as well as
Games For The Kids and some really cool raffles. It all took
place at The Schiller Park Community Center in Schiller Park,
Illinois. Guests were treated to big helpings of Moscacholle,
Salad, two breads of bread, Garlic and white, plus their choice
of beverage. The Schiller Park Lions Club has been a staple
in the Community, helping it as much as it can, with a strong
focus on helping the Vision and hearing impaired. The Schiller
Park Lions Club is here to serve our community.

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Gravette Day
http://gravette.biz

Well, as We find ourselves in the cold of winter as The
month of February rolls along, I want to take You back
to The Summer and much warmers temperatures. You
know for Me one of the best part's of traveling around this
great Country of ours is visiting with Family. I had a chance
to have a wonderful weekend visiting with My Aunt and Uncle
- Cindy and Jerry Kara. This particular weekend in August The
Family found itself in Gravette, Arkansas. Gravette which
is in the very Northwest tip of Arkansas is where my Aunt
and Uncle and two Cousins have called home for nearly
25 Years. I found Gravette to be a very special Community.
Definitely The Heartland of America. Gravette is a town of
nearly 2,000 people, however I visited a festival in Gravette
that attracted nearly double that amount of people. Gravette
Day is a Yearly Birthday Celebration for Gravette that takes
place every second Saturday of August. Much excitement can
be found today. The whole literally throws itself a mondo
huge Birthday Celebration. The Day starts off with a Pancake
Breakfast put on by The Kiwanis and held at The Gravette
High School Cafeteria. Nothing like Pancakes, sausages, milk,
juice, the works to start of a super-duper day such as Gravette
Day. A Big Highlight for The day is the Gravette Day Parade.
Hundreds of people show up to show their American Spirit
and American Pride and to celebrate the wonderful town of
Gravette. There were many cool floats and attractions in this
Parade to make it one to remember. After the parade everyone
gathered in Veteran's Park for a fun celebration of food, fun,
crafts and much more. A firefighter's muster took place that
afternoon and was a hardy completion between local Fire
departments in the Gravette. It was a good contest with several
events including a bucket brigade. Also that afternoon there was
several Beauty Contests of literally all ages. Also Gravette High
School Graduating Classes of 200, 1995 1990, 985, etc, etc, etc
will have their reunions as well that day and were very much
represented in the Gravette Day Parade as well.

For more information on the wonderful town of Gravette, Arkansas,
Please visit The Gravette Chamber of Commerce Website
at http://gravette.biz

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SciTech
Hands On
Science
Museum
http://scitech.museum

New Year's Party

Well it’s time to ring in the New Year. And Old Acquaintances
may be forgot, but one place not to forget every New Year’s
Eve is The SciTech Hands-On Science Museum in Aurora. Every
New Year’s eve SciTech plans a fun New Year’s Eve for the
entire family, the kids and of course Mom, Dad, Grandpa,
Aunt Bertha, and Uncle Stu. It is a very fun multi-dimensional
and interactive afternoon here in aurora, Illinois at The SciTech
Hands-On Science Museum. Kids had a chance to make a New
Year’s Noisemakers, make from popcorn and such , also a Cool
Science Show for Kiddies and Parents to enjoy and of course
everyone had the run of the place, by taking advantage of all
of SciTech’s awesome exhibits.

SciTech Hands-On Science Museum is a fun way for kids
and parents to learn about Science together. With several
noted Scientists at helm of this creation, guests have the
opportunity to learn about Science through doing. Kids can
participate and learn about how science and scientific
principles work 2 or even 3 Years before they even can
read. The Museum is targeted for kids of all ages. So as
You grow physically Your understanding of Science
enhances mentally.

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Mars Cheese Castle
http://www.marscheese.com

Kenosha, Wisconsin

Well are You looking for a great place to eat, shop,
drink, whatever. Looking for a place with Cheese,
Sausage, baked Gods, Wine, Beers, Gifts, etc. Well
then I have a place for You. Mars cheese Castle in
Kenosha, Wisconsin is definitely a place for everyone,
appealing to a variety of tasting. You name it, they
probably have it. Candy, cookies, sports memorabilia
their stocked. For nearly 60 Years they have been the
leader in Yummy Cheese, sausages, fancy baked goods,
etc, etc, etc, etc.

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http://www.marscheese.com
Kenosha, Wisconsin

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Woodridge Veterans
of Foreign Wars
Memorial Post 1578
http://www.woodridgevfw.com
Installation Dinner

On Tuesday June 14, 2005 at The Corner Clubhouse
in Woodridge, Illinois fantastic fanastic was taking
place and on Flag Day no less. Something Patriotic Patrotic
and something truly bettering this Country's Spirit
and Ideals!!! The Woodridge Veterans of Foreign Wars
Memorial Post 1578 were having a very special meeting to
their thier officers. This special session was called for the
sole purpose to install The Woodridge VFW's new officers.
Many Family, Friends of The Woodridge VFW as well as
Community members took part in a very special Installation
Dinner. Officers installed that evening included Commander
- Robert Kolling, Senior Vice-Commander Larry Gervais, Junior
Vice Commander Randy Braasch, Quartemaster - Frank Mampreian,
Chaplain - My Dear Old Dad Joe Kara, Judge Advocate Bob
Reichert, Surgeon - Don Young, Three-Year trustee Steve Dybas,
Two-Year Trustee Bert Names, and One-Year Trustee Len Pucci.
Current Senior-Vice Commander Bob Reichert served as Master
of Ceremonies. The Installing Officer for the evening was Jack
Shiffler, Past Commander of The Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873
in Naperville. Besides the installation of officers, several awards
were presented. The Firefighter of The Year For The Lisle-
Woodridge Fire Protection District went to Chief Tom Freeman.
Woodridge Police Officer of The Year went to retired Sgt. Don
Janus.They also honored several Woodridge Students at an
earlier date. The Clint Delaby Extra Miler Award went to Katie
Powers from St. Scholastica School and Haley Snell From
Jefferson Junior High School. Also specials thanks went out
to Rich Moore From the Corner Clubhouse For providing the
space as well as Pizza and Salad.. Woodridge Officials were
out in full force, including Mayor The Honorable William F.
Murphy, Woodridge Police Chief Steve Herron, and From
The Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection District - Chief Tom Freeman.
A very special Highlight For that evening was an actual live
performance from National Recording Artist and Advocate For
Veterans Rights Joe Cantafio. Joe performed his national
and soon to be Grammy awarding winning song -
They're All Not on The Wall - A Tribute To Vietnam Veterans.

To View Joe's Complete Performance of The Song -
They're All Not on The Wall.
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So it was a wonderful evening and now a new commander
of Woodridge VFW Officers take the helm. True American
Patriotism just poured and rang out at this event.

Joe Cantafio and Woodridge Veterans of Foreign Wars
Memorial Post 1578 Commander Bob Kolling have developed
a all Non-For Profit Charitable Organization called Forgotten
Heroes, which purpose is to recognize those long term
hospitalized veterans that are typically either mobility
challenged or otherwise socially disadvantaged For more
information on Forgotten Heroes, please visit their very
special website at http://www.usaforgottenheroes.com

For more information on The Woodridge Veterans
of Foreign Wars Memorial Post 1578 or to join
this totally awesome service organization that truly,
truly helps the Community,
please visit their website at
http://www.woodridgevfw.com

God Bless America!!!

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1578 Installation Dinner as both an Internet special and on cable
in November as part of Mike Kara Presents Special Veteran's Day
Special.

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Joe Cantafio's
Live Performance of
"They're All Not On The Wall"

Since the first time he picked up a guitar at the age of twelve,
Joe Cantafio was headed for great things. Sure, he played
in groups. He was the lead-singer and guitarist of one of
Chicago's top rock and roll bands; Jade 50's, later known
as Jade.

His voice is has been a part of Americana since the late 70s,
heard on TV and radio commercials singing the praises
of Shasta, McDonalds, Betty Crocker, Huffy Bikes and New
Balance Shoes, to name a few.

He has performed on American Bandstand, and was
the music director of Dick Clark's Good Ol Rock and
Roll Show at the age of twenty-two. He toured with
Wolfman Jack and has performed side by side with
legends like Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, Del Shannon,
Three Dog Night, BTO, Rick Springfield, America, BS&T,
and countless others.

The songs he penned have been heard from sea to
shinning sea. His tribute to the Vietnam Soldier, a
song he wrote called They're All Not On The Wall,
reached out nationally and received rave reviews.

One night, while performing one of his marathon shows,
his band mates said, We need a break, we can't do three
hours straight! Not wanting to disappoint the audience
by taking one of those long breaks bands are famous for,
and wanting to satisfy his fellow musicians, Cantafio
added a twenty minute acoustic solo set in the middle
of the show. The crowd loved it, the band got their break,
and Joe Cantafio, the soloist was born.

As a soloist, you really get to know him. He's a storyteller
with something to say. He's an American who loves his
country and makes you feel that same pride. Joe takes
rock classics like Born To Run and With Or Without You
and makes them his own. On the other hand, his original
music makes you feel what he felt as he wrote the song.
He can make you laugh, get you up singing along or pull
you in as he melts into a love song.

After the tragedy of September 11th, Cantafio wrote
a three-hour solo effort and toured with the
firefighters of New York's Engine Company 55.
His Let Freedom Sing tour went coast-to-coast
receiving critical acclaim. Sometimes the show
went five hours, without a break! Cantafio said;
During the Let Freedom Sing Tour, I was in
awe and honored to be standing with New York's
bravest, firefighters who put it on the line at a time
when the world was watching and needing a real
hero. The brave men of FDNY Engine Company 55
are those heroes.

In 2004 Cantafio toured Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Africa and
UAE with his new band, The 101st Rock Division. A highlight
of the tour was performing American rock and roll on the
steps of Saddam Hussain's Baghdad Palace. Joe's solo portion
of their show brought standing ovations from the troops. Cantafio
said, During our tour overseas performing for America's finest
men and women, I felt at home. Some of the greatest people I have
ever met, I met on that tour.

In October of 2004, Joe Cantafio received the 2004
American Patriot Award from the Exchange Club
of Naperville, Illinois. Cantafio's performance at the
Exchange Club's Ribfest with the New York firefighters
received national attention and showed how one person
can really make a difference.

A book titled Let Freedom Sing is currently being
written and will include the last three-and-a-half
years of Cantafio's incredible odyssey. When I sit
back and think about where the past three-plus
years have taken me, it feels like I am living on
the History Channel. Ground Zero, New York
Washington DC, Baghdad, Iraq, Kuwait City...
Africa.

I have met mayors, governors, senators, congressmen,
generals and the President of the United States, and
then I snap out of it real quick when one of my four
daughters needs me to put her wet clothes in the dryer
said Cantafio, a single father who raises his daughters. My
daughters are my finest accomplishment.

Joe Cantafio will continue to perform as a soloist and
will tour schools, colleges, conventions and perform
concerts as he tells his incredible story through music
we all grew up to.

Joe is co-founder of The Forgotten Heroes Project

The Forgotten Heroes Project

Forgotten Heroes officially is a 501(C) (3) Charity Organization.
All funds donated to Forgotten Heroes are tax-deductible

What They Do

Forgotten Heroes is a charitable organization whose
purpose is to recognize those long term hospitalized
veterans that are typically either bed-ridden, mobility
challenged, or otherwise socially disadvantaged.

Forgotten Heroes realizes that too many hospitalized
veterans do not have family nor do they receive many
visitors, and its mission is to recognize and honor
these heroes and to show our country's gratitude for
their service.

This is accomplished by:

Visiting and providing entertainment on a regular basis,
often one-on-one in the patient's room

Improving the veteran's quality of life by way of
upgrading their rooms with paintings, wall
treatments, flowers, etc.

Facilitating a letter-writing program within the local
schools, giving America's youth an opportunity to show
their gratitude to those who have sacrificed themselves
for our freedom.

Who They Are

Forgotten Heroes was formed by Joe Cantafio, a well-known
local recording musical artist and Robert Kolling, a
decorated Vietnam combat veteran.

Joe and his band, the ST Rock Division, have
traveled throughout U.S. bases in the Middle
East performing for the brave soldiers of America
and the Coalition Forces in Iraq who preserve
the world's freedom and liberate the oppressed.
Joe also formed the Let Freedom Sing tour that
traveled coast-to-coast along with the firefighters
from New York's Engine Co. 55 to raise funds
following the September 11th tragedy.
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Robert has been a veteran's advocate for over 30 years,
traveling around the country supporting veterans causes.
Having been wounded in Vietnam and needing a liver transplant
as a result of multiple blood transfusions in 1969, he has dedicated
his life to helping those veterans and their families that are
less fortunate.
To read more on Robert Kolling, Click Here

What You Can Do

You can be a part of this very worthwhile and patriotic
cause by helping with your cash donations, donating
materials, providing in-kind labor, and volunteering
of your time. Contributions can be sent to:
Forgotten Heroes
P.O. Box 5067
Woodridge, IL 60517

For more information, look Through their web site or send
them an e-mail at USA4GotttenHeroes@aol.com

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the Corner Clubhouse For the Woodridge Veterans of
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The Rotary Club of Woodridge
http://www.woodridgerotary.org
Welcomes Worldwide Rotary Visitors
At
Castaldo Park
in
Woodridge, Illinois
USA

Well it was a simply gorgeous Very Late Spring Saturday
Afternoon. A fabulous day for a fabulous event. A very
monumental occasion. A chance for people from across
the globe to gather together to enjoy great company and
fellowship, plus music, food and much much more.

During the weekend of June 17 and June 18, which was
Father's Day weekend The Rotary Club International
had their annual convention. This Year's Convention
took place right here in Chicago to commemorate the
100 Anniversary of Rotarianism . Chicago was where
the Rotary Club was formed by Paul Harris in 1905.
Nearly 40,000 Rotary Club members from 150 Countries
came to Chicago For The Rotary's annual International
Convention held at McCormick Place.

The Rotary Club of Woodridge hosted a gathering
at Castaldo Park in Woodridge, Illinois For Their
National and International Rotarian Brethren. They
had a Chartered Bus go downtown pick up all these
worldwide Rotary Visitors, who traveled to Chicago
For The Rotary's International Convention and brought
them back with a Woodridge Police Escort right to
Castaldo Park. When the Rotarians from across the
globe arrived at The Park, they were immediately greeted
by The Rotary Club of Woodridge Members. The key
word is hospitality and The Rotary Club of Woodridge
definitely showed that to other friends from around the
world.

These special visitors all gathered inside the pavilion
at Castaldo for music, fun and especially fellowship.
It is so cool to see people from different Countries and
with different cultures interact. To see these individuals
share their culture and traditions to other Rotarians and
for those Rotarians to accept and respect that culture was
definitely something to see. Rich Moore a member and
treasurer of The Rotary Club of Woodridge provided a
magnificent array of food, including hamburgers, chicken,
sausage etc. So there was so much good food and good
drink, including soda and of course beer.

The Rotary Club of Woodridge also had a special ceremony
where international visitors could change banners with
and presented gifts to The Rotary Club of Woodridge.
Gifts presented To The Rotary Club of Woodridge would
be auctioned off to raise monies for Rotary international.

What's The Rotary Club all about?

Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and
professional leaders that provides humanitarian
service, encourages high ethical standards in all
vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the
world. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to
more than 31,000 Rotary clubs located in 167 countries.

The focus of every Rotary club worldwide is to encourage
and foster the ideal of "service" as a basis of worthy
enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster the
following four principles:

1. Encourage the development of acquaintances and
friendships as an opportunity for service;

2. Uphold high ethical standards in business and professions,
the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations,
and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an
opportunity to serve society;

3. The application of the ideal of "service" in each Rotarian's
personal, business, and community life.

4. Foster the advancement of international understanding,
goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business
and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

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Relay For Life
of
Wood Grove

As You read on Our opening credits you seen the words
Relay For Life? And You wonder what exactly is Relay
For Life? Relay for Life is a celebration of life. A celebration
of survival.

Words can never adequately describe The American Cancer
Society's Relay For Life^®. You just have to experience it.
It's a combination of sights, sounds, and activities and an
outpouring of emotions hope, unity, perseverance, and triumph
for so many cancer survivors. It is the tender memories of those
we have lost to cancer.

Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to
celebrate survivorship and raise money for research,
advocacy, education and patient services programs
of the American Cancer Society. During the event,
teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or
parks and take turns walking or running laps. Each
team tries to keep at least one team member on the
track at all times.

Relay For Life represents the hope that those lost to
cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face
cancer will be supported, and that one day, cancer
will be eliminated

One person can make a difference. Nowhere is that
more evident than with the story of the American Cancer
Society Relay For Life, which began in Tacoma, Washington,
as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer.

In the mid-1980s, Dr. Gordy Klatt, a Tacoma colorectal
surgeon, wanted to enhance the income of his local
American Cancer Society office. He decided to personally
raise money for the fight by doing something he
enjoyed running marathons.

In May 1985, Dr. Klatt spent a grueling 24 hours
circling the track at Baker Stadium at the University
of Puget Sound in Tacoma for more than 83 miles.
Throughout the night, friends paid $25 to run or walk
30 minutes with him. He raised $27,000 to fight cancer.
That first year, nearly 300 of Dr. Klatt's friends,
family, and patients watched as he ran and walked
the course.

While he circled the track those 24 hours, he thought
about how others could take part. He envisioned a
24-hour team relay event that could raise more
money to fight cancer. Months later he pulled
together a small committee to plan the first team
relay event known as the City of Destiny Classic
24-Hour Run Against Cancer.

In 1986, 19 teams took part in the first team relay
event on the track at the colorful, historical Stadium
Bowl and raised $33,000. An indescribable spirit
prevailed at the track and in the tents that dotted
the infield.

Today we find ourselves at Downers Grove North
High School in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Relay For Life of Wood Grove was a two day celebration