Northwest suburban briefs
Man memorializes death:
Jerry Balcer of Palatine plans to walk 45 miles to Blue Island Monday to mark the 21st anniversary of the death of 7-year-old Jaclyn Dowaliby, a Midlothian girl who disappeared from her bedroom and whose body was found later in Blue Island. Her stepdad, David Dowaliby, was convicted, but the verdict was overturned. Her mom Cynthia Dowaliby was found not guilty. No other suspects have ever been arrested in the case, which remains unsolved. "We have the obligation to never forget children who have been relegated to the 'cold case' file," Balcer said in a letter to the paper, inviting anyone interested in joining him on the walk to call (847) 347-8881.
Two arrested for fraud:
Des Plaines police confiscated three fake postal money orders and six fraudulent credit cards Wednesday while arresting Zareh Mardoian, 51, and Silva Mardoian, 50, both of the 1200 block of East Touhy Ave., Des Plaines, were arrested. Reports gave this account: The postmaster followed Zareh out of the post office at 1000 E. Oakton St. after he tried to pass a fake postal money order for $815. He saw Zareh meet up with Silva and followed them into the Jewel-Osco store at 1500 Oakton St., where he phoned 911. Officers arrested them around 3:30 p.m. Officers found two additional postal money orders for $815 each in Silva's purse. The two also had six credit cards obtained through the Internet using false names with Silva's social security number and date of birth. They were charged with deceptive practices/possession of fraudulently obtained checks and their court date is Oct. 5.
Firefighters host open house:
The Palatine Rural Fire Protection District is hosting an open house, blood drive and food drive today at the station, located at Ela and Palatine roads in Inverness. The free event will feature live fire demonstrations, fire extinguisher instruction, wood projects for kids, and barring any calls for service, a touchdown by Flight for Life. A live band will also perform. Shuttles will be provided to the fire station from Holiday Family Catholic Church, located about a half-mile east on Palatine Road.
Bands battle it out Saturday:
Eight local bands will battle for the title of "Capannari's Coolest Crew," at Capannari Ice Cream's Battle of the Bands, 3 p.m. today in Moehling Park, adjacent to Capannari's, 10 S. Pine St., Mount Prospect. Each band will sing three songs, including one original. Co-sponsors are B&E Accounting, Byte Me Computers, Picket Fence Realty, Pro-Mix Audio & Lighting and El Rey Music Center. Capannari's also hosts its last Concert in the Park of the season with The Henhouse Prowlers at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, co-sponsored by Mark Kloss of Coldwell Banker.
Crime writers workshop held:
Writers and readers are invited to join the Chicago chapter of Sisters in Crime for a full day of writing workshops, author presentations and book signings today at the Schaumburg Township District Library. "Coffee, Tea and a Smoking Gun" is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the central library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. No registration required, and attendees can drop in or leave at any time. A schedule of presenters and workshops is at the Reader Services Desk in the library's New Books and Fiction Room.