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10th Ward Green Summit raises awareness on environmental issues, community solutions By Vanessa Villarreal Vvillarreal@ontnews.com

Claretian Associates’ Executive Director Angela Hurlock welcomes guests to the 10th Ward Green Summit. Photo captions credited to Vanessa Villarreal.

On April 26, the 6th annual 10th Ward Green Summit was held at the Claretian Associates’ new “green” apartment building at 9100 S. Burley. The summit included a welcome to new community leaders, a ribbon cutting and a tour that highlighted the “green” aspects of the building: high solar reflectance index roof, advanced air sealing and insulation, Energy Star appliances and water-conserving faucets, showers and toilets. Since 1991, Claretian Associates has developed over 130 affordable homes and apartments within a 12-block area. It’s also the lead agency for Chicago’s New Communities Program in South Chicago. Its mission: Working with community leaders, residents, and organizations to provide affordable housing and related services for low and moderate income people, build resident-based leadership, and serve as a catalyst in creating innovative solutions to improve the quality of life.

Rev. Mark Brummel, a Claretian Associates board member for 23 years, said helping people is key. There are 130 housing units in South Chicago – and the new 9100 S. Burley apartments added seven more. “It’s very important to bring affordable housing to people who need it,” he said. “And we know affordable housing is needed in the community. And we want to do what we can to help people.” “Families are moving in already,” said Angela Hurlock, executive director of Claretian Associates. “It started six years ago as a good idea on a neighborhood lawn. Welcome to our new building and community!” The room where the summit was held was also dedicated as the Moran-Hudson Community Room, in memory of Rev. Thomas Moran and Rev. Hilliard Hudson, “two dedicated South Chicago leaders who worked to spread God’s word of peace to our youth.” CONTINUED INSIDE ON PAGE 7

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Saturday/Sunday, May 18 – 19, 2013 Green Festival Chicago 2013 at Navy Pier | Chicago, IL | Presented By Green America & Global Exchange Saturday, May 18 – Nature Block Party: Celebrating Urban Biodiversity, Eggars Woods, 112th Street and Avenue E and William Powers State Recreation Area, 12949 S Avenue O, 9am – 3pm. Contact Ania Ruszaj at 312.814.6384 for more info. Saturday, May 18 – Tour of Powderhorn Prairie Nature Preserve, 13817 – 14451 S Brainard, 11am – 1pm. Contact Ania Ruszaj at 312.814.6384 with any questions.

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Around Town ********** Saturday, May 25, 2013 4:30pm Recycled: A Green Summit Art Exhibit 10052 S. Ewing All Ages With Performance by Steel ********** Saturday, June 8, 2013 12pm-7pm East Side Chamber of Commerce Community Day 105th and Ewing Avenue Join the East Side Chamber for music, raffles and games ********** Friday, June 14, 2013 9am – 3pm 2013 City Sticker Sales Knights of Columbus 11207 S. Ewing Forms of payment accepted: Money Order, Check and Credit Card

********** Upcoming Water Projects Location: Along S. Houston Avenue, from E. 87th Street to E. 89th Street Timing: : Installation is anticipated to begin in early May 2013 with the completion of the water main installation in late June 2013. In addition, following the completion of the new water main, a new sewer main will be installed. Final restoration will follow the completion of the sewer main installation. Dates may change depending on weather and other factors. If there is any appreciable change, we will notify you. ********** Location: Along E. 87th Street, from S. Colfax Avenue to S. Commercial Avenue Timing: Installation is anticipated to begin in

early May 2013 with the completion of the water main installation in mid July 2013. In addition, following the completion of the water main work, a new sewer main will be installed. Final restoration will follow the completion of the sewer main installation. Dates may change depending on weather and other factors. If there is any appreciable change, we will notify you. ********** Location: Along S. Brandon Avenue, from E. 90th Street to E. 93rd Street, from S. Brandon Ave to 174 feet west of S. Brandon Ave. Timing: Installation is anticipated to begin in early May 2013 with the completion of the water main installation in late August 2013. This includes restoration. Dates may change

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While we had a fairly mild winter, we are all happy that it is over and welcome Spring. The recent record-breaking rains give new meaning to “April Showers Bring May Flowers”. Beyond the significant rainfall, April has also brought another season of America’s Pastime…Baseball. I was proud to participate in the Opening Day ceremonies of the East Side Little League. The hundreds of players, coaches, and dignitaries who paraded down Ewing Avenue, and the hundreds of spectators, give the young players the recognition, support, and memories they deserve. The Hegewisch Little League had an equally successful opening day with the numerous teams proudly marching down Baltimore Avenue enroute to the historic field on Carondolet Avenue. Along with the beginning of the baseball season, recent warm weather has encouraged residents to get outside and enjoy themselves. I am pleased to see the countless number of children and adults on the bike path, at the schoolyards, and in the parks. I was just at Rowan and Mann Parks where I observed so many enjoying the fresh air, green grass, and recreational activities including baseball, softball, and soccer. My recent outings also reminded me of the wonderful assets we have in our parks. Our various parks including Mann, Rowan, Cal, Pietrowski, Wolfe, Bessemer, Veterans, Bradley, and Trumbull provide countless opportunities for our youth and adults alike. While most of us are familiar with the basic offerings of the parks, most notably the fields, I thought it appropriate to highlight some of the lesser known and utilized amenities of our local parks. Mann continues to be the local favorite for softball and baseball at this time of the year. One should not forget to go downstairs and take a peek at the wonderful woodwork being produced at the woodshop in the basement. Additionally, the indoor pool, which is open

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“I want to get that step. The hop, shuffle, stomp.” “How many times do we go that way? I’m kind’a missing that step.” Every Wednesday morning at the South Chicago Senior Satellite Center, 9233 S. Burley, the Southeast Senior Hoofers practice and talk shop. “We’re going to tighten up our performance for Friday,” teacher Brenda Starr Woods said as she readies the first song for class. “We’ll do a flash mob today and we’ll do ‘Smooth Criminal.’” The Friday performance she’s referring to is their gig at the annual Cinco de Mayo Senior Health & Resource Fair that was held at the Senior Center on May 3. And the “flash mob” is the “Love Train for Peace Parade Dance” at 90th & Commercial Avenue on Saturday, May 18 at noon, sponsored by

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South Chicago Chamber of Commerce, Ald. John Pope, and others. “I brought the right shoes,” Grace Villarreal said, moving to her spot on the floor with the rest of the group. “I love my shoes!” She’s been in the Hoofers for three years. And she said she has her dad to thank for her love of music and dance. “He played trumpet in his own orchestra so, growing up, there was always music in the house,” she said. “Plus, my dad and I would watch the old black and white movies with Fred Astaire and Sammy Davis Jr. When movies were movies.” “Crazy legs. 1, 2, 3, dig. Pony. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.” “Stamp. Brush back. Stamp. Brush. Step, step.” “Come on!” Woods said. “I’m not going to be in front of you all of the time! Didn’t you

Before their performance at the Chicago Park District’s Golden Ages Senior Talent Showcase at South Shore Cultural Center on March 27, 2013, are, from left, Grace Villarreal, Ramona Ybarra, Ruby Scott, Linda Carter, Ramona Hernandez, and Shirley Whitmore of the Southeast Senior Hoofers.

ever do marching in school?” “That was a long time ago,” Catheryn Samuel said, over a bunch of laughs. Samuel, a second grade teacher for 48 years, said she got involved in tap dancing when she retired. This year marks her sixth with the Hoofers. “I do this for exercise,” she said. “I like to meet new friends. I like to collaborate with my instructor. Flexibility—that’s what it does for me.” Woods has been teaching tap for over 40 years. She said her parents were dancers. “Dancing, especially for seniors, is good for the mind and body,” she said. “It keeps their cognitive skills functioning. And then there’s the health benefits of moving. And it’s fun!” Linda Carter is one of the newest members. This August she’ll make a year in the club. “It’s fun,” she said. “Besides work, this is

From left, Grace Villarreal and Catheryn Samuel practice some “hop, shuffle, stomp” before class at the South Chicago Senior Satellite Center, April 24, 2013.

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one of the things that keeps me on a routine. Not only for health reasons, but there’s also the camaraderie. We learn cultural things. This is more like what the world should be like.” Ruby Scott is also a new member. “I like it!” Scott said. “In in it for the exercise and to get me out of bed early. Otherwise, I’ll be in front of the TV slumping somewhere!” Headed by the Chicago Department of Family & Support Services, the Senior Center, “where everyone 55 or better is welcome,” also holds crocheting classes, fitness classes, bingo, and more. For more information, contact the South Chicago Senior Satellite Center at (312) 745-1282.

The Southeast Senior Hoofers practice at the South Chicago Senior Satellite Center, April 24, 2013. From left: Ruby Scott, Brenda Starr Woods, Linda Carter, “C.J.,” Grace Villarreal, Ramona Ybarra, and Catheryn Samuel.

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May 23, 2013

Tinni Feet, Southeast Senior Hoofers spread peace via ‘love train’

By Vanessa Villarreal Vvillarreal@ontnews.com

“Mother, mother There’s too many of you crying Brother, brother, brother There’s far too many of you dying You know we’ve got to find a way To bring some lovin’ here today…” A popular song by Marvin Gaye over 40 years ago, this was the message that the Tinni Feet Cultural Arts Company brought to 91st & Commercial Avenue on May 18 for its “Love Train for Peace” rally. Tinni Feet and the Southeast Senior Hoofers danced and clapped to music with the words “peace and love” as a group of 30 residents joined in. Cars driving down Commercial Avenue stopped to look and beep their horns in support. “This is the best way to get people motivated,” Grace Villarreal of the Southeast Senior Hoofers said. “I was born and raised in this neighborhood and crime was never like this. We need to spread the word that violence isn’t the way.” Tinni Feet is a nonprofit organization

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that’s geared toward children ages 3 to 14. Its cultural programs are also for seniors. “Our goal is to make sure that no kid is left out of the cultural form,” Shapell Smith, vice president, said. “In all mediums: art, music, dance, tumbling, theater. We leave nobody out.” Kheli Archer is the group’s president and Brenda Star Woods is the staffing & client service director. She’s also the tap instructor of the Southeast Senior Hoofers, based out of the South Chicago Senior Satellite Center, 9233 S. Burley. Tinni Feet programs are currently at four locations: Jones Academy Pre-School, 4344 S. Wentworth Ave., Chicago, IL 60609 www.jonesacademy4u.com Mondays 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. South Chicago Neighborhood House, 8458 S. Mackinaw Ave., Chicago, IL 60617 Wednesdays 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. West Chatham Park, 8223 S. Princeton Ave., Chicago, IL 60620 Mondays 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

New Sullivan Elementary, 8331 S. Mackinaw, Chicago, IL 60617 Wednesdays 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. You can also bring Tinni Feet Cultural Arts Company to your school or after-school program. For qualifications and more information, go to www.wix.com/tinnifeet/ tinnifeet.

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