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Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Friday, November 23, 2012
Verzbicas Runs 24th Annual Turkey Trot, His First Race Since Biking Injury
The sold out race welcomed over 700 participants, including Sandburg running star and Olympic triathlete hopeful Lukas Verzbicas, four months after doctors told him he may never walk again after a serious biking accident.
Over 700 runners took their place on Ravinia Avenue Thursday morning prepared to tackle the 2.5 mile cross country path of Orland Park's annual Turkey Trot. The race is a tradition for many Orland Park families, as well as families from surrounding communities. One participant, rising Olympian hopeful and Sandburg alum Lukas Verzbicas, overcame unimaginable odds to run in his first race since enduring serious spinal injuries in July while biking. "I am thankful to get that competitive feeling again," said Verzbicas. "This is something I was born to do and to be feeling this again after all that has happened, I am really appreciative of that." In about four months since his injury, Verzbicas said he was grateful to just be at the race. "I …
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Thursday, November 22, 2012
Local Grocery Stores Open on Thanksgiving
You've got the turkey, all the trimmings and more, or do you? If you missed that one must have food item for your feast, know where you can run to to pick up that last minute must-have ingredient or side dish.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Local Grocery Stores Open on Thanksgiving
You've got the turkey, all the trimmings and more, or do you? If you missed that one must have food item for your feast, know where you can run to to pick up that last minute must-have ingredient or side dish.
Plan ahead for Thanksgiving, when there's inevitably something you'll need to go grab at a local store. Here's a list of Thanksgiving Day hours for grocery stores and convenience stores in Oak Forest, Orland Park and Tinley Park that will be open during the holiday. Orland Park READ ON for a list of restaurants that are serving meals on Thanksgiving Day. Tinley Park Oak Forest Sign up for Orland Park Patch breaking news alerts. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
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Add the Punchline to Our Talking Turkey Cartoon
If you've got wit, add your punchline to Patch's weekly comic and win a personalized print.
Are you blessed with insight and good humor? Or just bored today? Share your wit with your south suburban neighbors by entering Patch's comic caption challenge. Just add your dialogue for today's comic in the comment section of this post. Our only requirement is that you keep it clean! At week's end, we'll pick the winning punchline based on how many of us here at Patch giggle and smile at your contribution. The user who produces the winning punchline will get a personalized proof of the comic, with the winning words and a credit line, from cartoonist Chuck Ingwersen and Patch. Congratulations to Dm, who provided the winning punchline to last week's Thirsty Horse comic: You looked a lot younger on your profile picture.
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Sunday, November 18, 2012
Restaurants and Stores That Will Cook Thanksgiving Dinner for You
We've got you covered with a list of local restaurants and grocery stores that can get you out of the kitchen and back to your family this holiday.
A luscious turkey, all of the trimmings and dessert are what most of us look forward to for dinner on Thanksgiving. For those who are responsible for the preparation, this task can be daunting. Hours spent in the kitchen to make it all possible may be a role that not all are thankful for. Would you rather have dinner made for you this Thanksgiving? Here is a handy list of restaurants and grocery stores that are willing to do the cooking for you. Buca Di Beppo 15350 94th Avenue (708) 349-6262 Buca Di Beppo is open from 11am-8pm on Thanksgiving Day and still had open reservations as of Saturday morning, mainly after 4pm. Small Dinner (serves 3) $45 Large Dinner (serves 6) $90 Thanksgiving-to-go party pans available as well. Carry …
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Fun Facts and Trivia for Thanksgiving
Canadian Turkeys, carving the lobster and a turkey the size of a dog.
No need to worry about conversation topics around the Thanksgiving dinner table. Let your guests fill up on these Thanksgiving fun facts. Sign up for Orland Park Patch breaking news alerts. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Township Youth Commission Participants Find Fun, Camaraderie in Service Work
Orland Township’s Youth Commission spent their November meeting assembling Thanksgiving food packages for area people in need.
Jimmy Gradowski found that spending some of his free time away from school working on community service projects was fun. The Carl Sandburg High School sophomore joined the Orland Township Youth Commission about a year and a half ago, at the behest of Aaron Grudowski, another avid commission member. Gradowski was interested in earning the Cook County Sheriff’s Office Youth Service Medal, a distinction given to teens participating in community service. But in time, he found other reasons to keep attending the monthly commission meetings. “This was a way to have fun doing the work,” Gradowski said. “There are great experiences to be had. You really don’t ever leave unhappy.” On Nov. 9, he and about 35 other teenagers from the area spent …
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Rob Piorkowski
9:05 am on Wednesday, August 22, 2012
When are the Orland Youth Commission meetings held? Can you folks provide a contact email/phone website? My son wants to join with a buddy. Thanks! more ›
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Add the Punchline to Our Turkey Comic
If you've got wit, add your punchline to Patch's weekly comic and win a personalized proof.
Are you blessed with insight and good humor? Or just bored today? Share your wit with your south suburban neighbors by entering Patch's comic caption challenge. Just add your dialogue for today's comic in the comment section of this post. Our only requirement is that you keep it clean! At week's end, we'll pick the winning punchline based on how many of us here at Patch giggle and smile at your contribution. The user who produces the winning punchline will get a personalized proof of the comic, with the winning words and a credit line, from cartoonist Chuck Ingwersen and Patch. Congratulations to Norma Schulfer, who provided this winning punchline to last week's comic: I agree with Michelle, we need to eat more fruits and vegetables.
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From Fires to Choking: How to Stay Safe on Thanksgiving
From Palos Park Police Commissioner Dan Polk
Thanksgiving Day has more than double the number of home cooking fires than an average day according to the U.S. Fire Administration. In fact, each year more than 4,000 fires occur on Thanksgiving Day. To help prevent home fires this Thanksgiving, the Red Cross suggests the following tips: Even with the best preparation and precautions, accidents can happen. Thanksgiving is high time for cooking related burns. Minor burns can be treated easily if you remember to save the butter for the rolls and not a burn. For a superficial burn, cool the area by running it under cold water until the heat eases and then loosely cover the burn with a sterile dressing. Another danger that can interrupt a good turkey dinner is choking. The most common …
mac
8:43 am on Thursday, November 22, 2012
Then there was the great tofu revolt and the cheers among all turkey folk were great. more ›