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A10 SUNDAY, JANUARY 27,2008 I SOUTHTOWNSTAR NEIGHBORHOOD STAR COMMUNITY MATTERS SOUTHLAND Trinity Christian College announces fall dean's list In recognition of outstanding academic achievement, Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights has released the college's dean's list for fall 2007. Trinity students must earn a minimum 3.5 grade point average to qualify for the honor. Area residents include: Crawley, Jocelyn Kemink, Joshua Klein, Linsey Veldboom. Bridgeview Abubakr Meah. VanDam, Autumn VanDam.

Chicago Marisol Miron, James Novak, Anna Walkowiak. Chicago Ridge Holli Jensen. Hickory Marsik. Palos Heights Michelle Beenes, Brian Doom, Christine Marchione, Nadia Rihani, Michael Speelman, Micah VanDyken, Laura Vroegh, Jason Wigboldy. Palos Battaglin, David Marusarz.

Palos DeMas- ter, Heather Page. Willow Springs Steven Fischer, Stephanie Hillstrom, Amanda Nowak. Worth Amy Bulthuis, Dawn Bulthuis, Jordan Scholten. CHICAGO Morales participates in art project Susana Morales, of Chicago, participated in a diverse exhibition of drawings by Valparaiso University students that explored themes ranging from the manipulation of youth in modern society to people's disconnection from the environment. The exhibition "Doody and Friends" featured works created by the students in an advanced drawing course.

Morales, a sophomore social work major, is the daughter of Edith Cruz. She is a graduate of Latin School of Chicago. JUSTICE Home alone safety class The Justice Park District, 7747 S. Oak Grove is holding a class to teach children safety while they are home alone from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb.

4. The fee is $5 for residents and nonresidents. The class is for children in first through sixth grade. Information: (708) 458-1370. LEMONT Math contest participants Mount Assisi Academy's math team participated in the Catholic Math League South math contest that took place on Jan.

19. Under the guidance and direction of math teachers and team moderators Linda Frieh and Susie Morrissey, six Mount Assisi students earned high scoring marks in the competition. Senior Mary Beecher, of Lemont, earned a high score for her work in pre- calculus and junior Mary Doyle, of Homer Glen, received a high mark in algebra H. Sophomore Megan Sempkows- ki, of Worth, earned a high score in geometry, while the top score in algebra I was earned by freshman Lisa Izquierdo, of Lemont. Seniors Julie Mlynarski, of Palos Heights, and Mary Tully, of Chicago, earned third-place honors in the oral competition.

For several consecutive school years, Mount Assisi's math team has received recognition for its work in the CMLS math contests. LEMONT Dinner dance The 19th annual Lemont High School Band Benefit Dinner Dance, featuring the music of the school's jazz bands, will be held from 6:30 p.m. to midnight March 1 at the Willowbrook Ballroom, 8900 S. Archer Willow Springs. All proceeds from the event support the award-winning Lemont High School band programs.

Hors d'oeuvres will be served from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., and dinner will follow at 7:30 p.m. The dancing portion of the evening will begin at 8:30 p.m. and run through the rest of the night. The evening will also include raffles for cash and prizes. All winners will be announced between 10 to llp.m.

Tickets for the Band Benefit Dinner Dance are $50 per person. Admission is $10 for those interested hi attending only the dancing portion of the event; those individuals may not enter until 8:30 p.m. The deadline for reservations is Feb. 16. Tickets and reservations: (708) 415-2819.

LOCKPORT Library programs offered Registration is now being taken for Winter Story Times, Toddler Times and Terrific Twos at the Des Plaines Valley Public Library District in Lockport and Crest Hill. These programs meet weekly for six weeks beginning the week of Feb. 4. There is no charge for the Toddler Time and Terrific Twos programs, but there is a one-time $5 craft fee ($10 for nonresidents) for Story Time, which covers the entire six-week session. Information: contact the children's services at Lockport at (815) 8380755, or Crest Hill at (815) 725-0234.

YOUR SNAPSHOTS HELPING THE SALVATION ARMY Eisenhower High School students who volunteered as bell ringers for the Salvation Army during the holiday season include (back row) Alex Chavez, Anthony Rodriguez, Jaime Esparza, Jose Herrera, Omar Hernandez and Steven Esparza; (third row) Christina Arriaga, Jackie Garay, Claudia Aguilar, Adrian Montenegro, Carolina Soto and Alan Guerrero; (second row) Adriana Garabay, Ofelia Hernandez, teacher Cherryl Troy, Maribel Hernandez, Ana Paredes, Aundra Hull and Margarita Torres; and (front row) Maritza Rodriguez and Elizabeth Esparza. The Mount Island area Salvation Army is planning to honor the students for their service. BOOK REVIEW CONTEST WINNERS Eisenhower High School English teacher Mary Kramer (center) stands with the winners of the Blue Island school's fall book review contest. They included (from left) Kyle Benton, Brianna Ellis, Grisela Ramos and Nick Miroballi. Anthony Ivory (not pictured) also was a winner.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Monday JANUARY CRETE Needlework Knot Just for Knitters, an informal group for anyone doing any kind of needlework, will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of the month at the Crete Public Library, 1177 Main St. Information: (708) 672-8017. Tuesday JANUARY STEGER Line dancing The Steger Community Center, 3501 Hopkins, is offering line dancing classes from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays.

Cost is $3 per class. Information: (708) 709-0299. Tuesday JANUARY CHICAGO HEIGHTS Senior club The Chicago Heights Park District, 1400 Chicago Road, sponsors its Senior Club from 11 am. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Participants can play cards and bingo and have refreshments. Information: (708) 755-1351. Thursday JANUARY CRETE Get organized The Crete Park District will offer Get Organized 1-2-3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at the Willard Wood Center, 515 First Crete. Sue Powell, from In Focus Design, will show participants how to organize everything in your home or office.

Registration is required. Information: (708) 672-6969. Thursday JANUARY PARK Recipe scrapbook The Evergreen Park Public Library, 9400 S. Troy, wants you to create a recipe scrapbook at 6:30 p.m. Thursday as a way to record your family's heritage and traditions.

Registration is required, as well as a $3 materials fee per person: Information: (708) 422-8522. Thursday JANUARY CHICAGO College savings A representative from the Illinois state treasurer's office will present the Bright Start College Savings program at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Beverly Branch Library, 2121 W. 95th St. Information: (312) 747-9673.

Friday FEBRUARY CRETE Baby-sitting training The Crete Park District will offer baby-sitting training for ages 11 to 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and Feb. 8 at the Willard Wood Center, 515 First Crete. Fee is $35 for residents and $52 for nonresidents. Registration is required.

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