Patch Picks: Great Community Service
This week Patch readers salute local folks who have made wonderful contributions to the community.
Annie Aboushousha, Sweet Annie’s
Readers have taken notice of Sweet Annie’s Annie Aboushousha in Flossmoor. “She is very, very supportive of the community and has been very generous in donating her goodies to so many charity and school functions," writes Vicki Bensley Burke on Facebook.
Steve Ploum, South Sub Music
Renee Lamb nominated Steve Ploum of South Sub Music for bringing the community together and organizing the wonderful annual Music Fest.
The Brennan-Levy family, Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade Organizers
The Brennan-Levy family for putting together the annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade which helps get us out of the house after a long cold winter. A wonderful event for children of all ages.
Carrie Malfeo and Maggie Bachus, Western Avenue School Green Team
Carrie Malfeo and Maggie Bachus run the Western Avenue School Green Team, which helps teach children how to reuse, reduce and recycle.
Sergeant Dave Tobin, Homewood Police Department
“If you look over his career he has been in several high(ly) intensive criminal incidents and had rose to the occasion every time. While some officers are hesitant in some situations Mr. Tobin has always counted on his instincts and that fact he was acting in the best faith and security of our community bringing incidents into successful conclusions," says Oglenpia T. Castillo on Facebook.
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WA Mama
3:28 pm on Thursday, September 8, 2011
I have never had the pleasure of meeting or working with Sgt. Tobin, but I think the others mentioned are all quite deserving of accolades. I have seen the hard work of each of them, and they are truly community-based people working for good, and I know each of them has spurred others on to do the same. Leading by example. Pretty powerful stuff.
Diane King
3:36 pm on Thursday, September 8, 2011
Annie has brought back the meaning of the word "community" to this area. Bless her and all she does!
Steve Burke
5:59 pm on Thursday, September 8, 2011
Seconded!
Stephanie Wright
4:04 pm on Thursday, September 8, 2011
Thank you Anne!! You are wonderful!
Jenny Carroll
6:30 am on Friday, September 9, 2011
Only 6 more months till St. Patrick's Day! Thanks to the Brennan-Levy family for putting together this wonderful event. Looking forward to having the involvement of Flossmoor Community Church again. The indoor facilities were a great addition to this parade. Great to see the Church supporting the families and community in their neighborhood.
Vicki Bensley Burke
11:14 am on Friday, September 9, 2011
Great to hear FCC is involved again! And as part of the Brennan Family, Jenny, thank YOU!
Sonnie Birch
10:49 am on Friday, September 9, 2011
Yes, Sweet Annie's has generously supported the community, so let's be sure we all support the bakery! The treats are delicious. Thanks, Annie. We appreciate all you do.
audrey w
2:16 pm on Friday, September 9, 2011
Thanks to Carrie and Maggie for educating and instilling good green habits into our children. Those habits will hopefully last a lifetime and make the world a better place.
Anne of Sweet Annies began with community service - in school district 161, then on the school board, and Religious Education at IJP! Her goodies are an extension of her. And we all love them!
audrey w
2:17 pm on Friday, September 9, 2011
Oh - and I don't want to forget the inclusive and gracious hospitality of the Brennan - Levys - thanks for including me!
Charlie
4:55 pm on Friday, September 9, 2011
Annie is the best-she loves to bake and share her baked goods whenever possible. she has the biggest heart I have ever seen when it comes to giving. I hope everyone visits her shop in F
Flossmoor. Taste her pastries-they are wonderful.