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10 | March 26, 2020 | the mokena messenger news mokenamessengerdaily.com FROM THE FRANKFORT STATION Virtual gallery lets residents appreciate area artists from home The Frankfort Arts Association’s downtown gallery may be temporarily closed, but community members can still enjoy local artists’ work by visiting the organization’s newly-launched digital gallery. The association’s latest exhibition, titled “Treasures,” challenged artists to create artwork with a focus on something valuable to them. Originally slated to run March 8 through April 25 at the physical gallery, the exhibition has since moved to an online format at frankfortarts association.org/treasuresexhibit. Frankfort Arts Association board member Katie Stempniak said the organization’s leadership opted to create the digital gallery in an effort to help “flatten the curve” by reducing potential community spread of COVID-19. “We just wanted to be able to give the community somewhere to go and virtually appreciate some of the art, and give them the option to purchase it if they wanted to,” Stempniak explained. “We want to be part of the community, and whether it’s in-person in the gallery, a pop-up gallery or a virtual gallery, we just want to support local arts and artists.” Nearly three dozen artists from Frankfort and surrounding communities contributed work to the juried exhibition. The submissions include photography, sculptures, paintings, pastels and jewelry, Stempniak said. Reporting by Nuria Mathog, Editor. For more, visit Frank fortStationDaily.com. FROM THE TINLEY JUNCTION Tinley police chief warns residents at-home coronavirus testing ‘does not exist’ Some recent Facebook postings surrounding coronavirus concerns have warned the public that scammers are going doorto-door, claiming they are authorized to administer at-home tests. Tinley Park Police Chief Matthew Walsh said the police station has not received any calls related to it but that it is still important to let residents know “this does not exist.” “Do not let people in [your] house to be tested for this virus because it does not exist,” Walsh said. “There’s not enough kits available, and there’s nobody that’s doing that.” Assistant Village Manager Pat Carr said in an email to The Junction that he also has not heard of anything like this in the area, but the Village of Tinley Park is not testing anyone. He added that testings are to go through an individual’s health care provider. Carr is involved in a new volunteer initiative with other residents to provide assistance to those who are at-risk individuals and the elderly. “What I was told was any deliveries of food or anything would be made by people in uniform in a Tinley Park marked vehicle,” Walsh said. “Volunteers would be making phone calls to those that might possibly be in need.” Volunteers will have proper credentials and identification, Walsh added. Reporting by Jacquelyn Schlabach, Editor. For more, visit TinleyJunctionDaily. com. FROM THE ORLAND PARK PRAIRIE Joey’s donates roughly 500 pizzas to people helping in Chicago area Two Orland Park businesses have been helping those helping others by making sure they are well-fed — to the tune of roughly 500 pizzas. Joey’s locations in both Orland Park and Morgan Park teamed up with Nick’s Painting & Decorating Inc., of Orland Park, to deliver the pizzas March 19 and 20 to first responders, family shelters, city workers, medical staff and more in the Chicago area. Nick Ipema, owner of Nick’s Painting, said the idea started with interior designer Susan Devito, who wanted to serve the community during its response to the coronavirus pandemic. She wanted to “be a light for those that serve us daily,” Ipema said. The original plan was to provide goods, doughnuts and other items to people, but Ipema started making calls and found everyone was short on food and had limited supplies. “We wanted to do something big,” he said. “So, I was conjuring up ways that we could get a lot of food, quickly and efficiently, without taking over a shop’s entire product and workload.” He turned to friends Anthony Nardo and Nick Iozzo, of Joey’s. And Joey’s Pizza soon became the topic of discussion. “What an excellent way to get food out to these people,” Ipema said. “We could stagger the deliveries every three hours, and I could have my guys use our vans to deliver.” Ipema said both Joey’s and Nick’s are seeing a slowdown in business, so this effort became a way to put their combined talents, employees and business tools to use. Reporting by Bill Jones, Editor. For more, visit OP PrairieDaily.com. FROM THE HOMER HORIZON Neighborhood comes together to provide safe, fun activity for kids As the world around them stopped and people sealed themselves inside of their homes, one neighborhood in Homer Glen found a unique way to get out of the house while practicing social distancing. On March 17, residents of the Pebble Creek neighborhood put shamrocks in their front windows and challenged local children to find as many as they can. Throughout the rest of the week, it offered a way Please see nfyn, 11 services From Page 6 Carpenter St. • While regular operating hours continue to be maintained, we encourage you to conduct business with us over the phone at (708) 479-3900, or online for the immediate term. • Water shut-offs for non-payment of Village utility bills are being temporarily halted. Mokena Police Department – 10907 Front St. • Shift strength has been increased during certain times each day to offer greater service to residents and businesses. • Public contact for nonemergency service calls is being limited. In practical terms, this means a police officer may respond to you over the phone rather than meeting with you in person. • Emergency calls for service (crime or a lifethreatening medical situation) will continue to be answered promptly. Simply dial 911. • All on-site public services (including public fingerprinting, child safety seat inspections and drug take-backs) have been temporarily suspended. Precaution guidelines While the current environment presents significant challenges, your Mokena Village Board and staff remain committed to providing the best possible service to you during this difficult time. Social distancing is a necessary defense in the battle against this novel coronavirus; however, we encourage you not to forget about our local Mokena businesses. They need your support. Did you know that many Mokena restaurants have adapted to Governor Pritzker’s recent executive order (closing bars and restaurant dining areas) by providing carryout, drive-thru, pick up/ take-out and/or delivery services. To be fair, these are highly challenging times, but together we will get through this. As we have previously, we urge you to utilize the following resources to inform and protect yourself against the possibility of this disease: • Illinois Coronavirus Hotline: (80) 889-3931 • Centers for Disease Control: cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/in dex.html • Illinois Department of Public Health: dph.il linois.gov/topics-services/ diseases-and-conditions/ diseases-a-z-list/coronavi rus • Will County Health Department:will countyillinois.com/Coun ty-Offices/Public-Healthand-Safety You should also continue to practice the common sense actions listed below: • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. • Avoid close contact with people who are sick. • Stay home when you are sick. • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. Finally, be assured that Mayor Frank Fleischer, Clerk Melissa Martini, and your Board of Trustees, along with Village staff, are working closely with our partners at the federal, state, and county levels regarding developments and additional resources that may become available to combat this public health issue. Stay healthy, stay safe, and remain vigilant. We’re all in this together.
mokenamessengerdaily.com news the mokena messenger | March 26, 2020 | 11 Social snapshot Top Web Stories From MokenaMessengerDaily.com as of Monday, March 23. 1. Breaking News — LWSRA participant tests positive for coronavirus 2. Breaking News — 10 coronavirus cases now reported in Will County 3. Patient tests positive for the coronavirus at Silver Cross Hospital 4. UPDATED: LWSRA provides timeline, answers questions about participant who tested positive for COVID-19 5. Mokena medical group offers driveup coronavirus testing Become a member: mokenamessenger.com/plus From the Editor On the value of living virtually TJ Kremer iii tj@mokenamessenger.com Technology is often viewed as both a curse and a blessing, and we are seeing clear examples of that as the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect our community. There is no doubt that modern technology has contributed to the spread of the pandemic, with travel taking such a large role. Because people were so easily able to hop from one place to the next via airplane or some other mode of transportation during the early stages of the pandemic, untold numbers who may have otherwise remained unaffected potentially became infected. But, through the wonders of the virtual world, not all ties to the outside world have been cut. We are seeing community members reach out to others who need assistance via the internet. In particular, a group of Mokenians has started a nonprofit group, Mokena Strong. (That story is on Page 3.) Even area churches are turning to modern technology in order to provide spiritual comfort to their followers. (That story is on Page 15.) In the coming days, weeks and —likely — months, we will become even more dependent on technology to keep us connected. But we cannot forget that there are some people who either do not have access to the internet, or are not proficient enough to utilize this technology. We must continue to provide as best we can the latest news and updates to those who are unfamiliar with or unwilling to use this technology, as well as to continue to check in on them to offer any assistance that we can. Technology can help us get through these trying times. But, for all of us to get through it together, we must do our best to keep those who lack the technology in the loop as best we can. “#9pmroutine” Steve Frank posted this to Mokena Neighborhood Watch’s Facebook page Saturday, March 21. Like The Mokena Messenger: facebook.com/ mokenamessenger.com “Go to MOKENALIBRARY.ORG , click on Reference, and then scroll down and click on Tutor.com Live Homework Help to get started for FREE!” @MokenaLibrary posted this on its Twitter account March 18. Follow The Mokena Messenger: @mokenamessenger nfyn From Page 10 for youths to get out of the house and burn some energy. It also gave parents a way to get a few minutes of relief and relaxation. Kaitlyn Yoder, a resident of Pebble Creek, found out about the hunt on Facebook. “It falls under the social distancing guidelines, because we can all do it from our houses and decorate,” Yoder said. “But we can still get out and walk around the neighborhood and ride bikes with your family and make a game of it.” With the world slowing down, people are coming to terms with the fact that some things they have enjoyed in the past might not be there for them as the coronavirus continues to spread across the country. “This way, we still get to kind of celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and get out of the house while doing it,” said Yoder, who was wearing a green White Sox shirt and green socks as she worked from home. After the work day was over, Yoder and her husband took their two daughters out hunting for shamrocks. Reporting by Benjamin Conboy, Assistant Editor. For more, visit HomerHorizon Daily.com. CONTACT Sound Off Policy Editorials and columns are the opinions of the author. Pieces from 22nd Century Media are the thoughts of the company as a whole. The Mokena Messenger encourages readers to write letters to Sound Off. All letters must be signed, and names and hometowns will be published. We also ask that writers include their address and phone number for verification, not publication. Letters should be limited to 400 words. The Mokena Messenger reserves the right to edit letters. Letters become property of The Mokena Messenger. Letters that are published do not reflect the thoughts and views of The Mokena Messenger. Letters can be mailed to: The Mokena Messenger, 11516 West 183rd Street, Unit SW Office Condo #3, Orland Park, Illinois, 60467. Fax letters to (708) 326-9179 or e-mail to tj@mok namessenger.com. www.mokenamessenger.com. HELP YOUR BUSINESS BLOOM ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS IN The Mokena Messenger LORA HEALY 708.326.9170 ext. 31 l.healy@22ndcenturymedia.com ®
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