Author: Elizabeth Szypulski

West Rose Community Bulletin

West Rose Community Association | Serving the North Lannister, Illinois neighborhood since 1996

September 12th, 2012

Volume 17, Issue 18

Community Hero of the Month: Jake Tarly

According to Jake Tarly, he’s just a man like any other. He would never call himself a hero. Chances are, though, if a certain cat could talk, she would.
When Jamie and Bree Wall’s home caught on fire two weeks ago, they had no time to search for their cat, of six years, L’il Lady Whiskers. “I wanted to find her,” Ms. Wall said, growing teary at the memory, “but Jamie said it was too late. She always liked to hide under the couch, and the living room was were the fire started. We were sure she was gone.”
When the firefighters arrived, they focused on fighting the fire from the outside. None of them would risk it all to save the life of one cat… none except Jake Tarly. “I’ve never seen anything like it, “ said Fire Chief Jon White. “He just rushed in there and we were all saying, ‘No, Jake, no— it’s just one cat.’ And he turned to me and said, ‘”Just” one cat? Jon, one is enough.’ When the house collapsed, we thought he was lost for good. Then we heard this meowing, and he just appeared in this cloud of smoke. We’re very proud.
Mr. Tarly suffered second-degree burns. L’il Lady Whiskers suffered singed fur.

Jake Tarly with L’il Lady Whiskers

Mysterious Activity in the Park Alarms Residents, Squirrels

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West Rose High Student Wins Scholarship

Celia Morales

Celia Morales, daughter of Linda and Jorge Morales, has been awarded the 21st annual E. Stark Memorial Scholarship. This national scholarship is awarded to each year to one female high school senior who with an interest in public health and extraordinary talent in the sciences. It covers full tuition at a four year college, and includes a stipend for living and for summer research and travel.
Celia, who will attend UC-Berkeley as a pre-med major, will be the first woman in her family to go to college. “I’m absolutely stunned,” she said. “I keep expecting to wake up and find out that this whole thing is a dream. I’m so incredibly grateful to the Stark Foundation for giving me this amazing opportunity.”
Celia is only the second student in Illinois history to receive the scholarship.
Mr. Jones, who taught Celia’s AP Biology class last year, nominated her for the scholarship this Fall. “I’m thrilled, but I can’t say I’m surprised. She’s a wonderful and brilliant young woman.”
Congratulations, Celia, from the whole community!

Community Snapshots

Community Notices

Lost Dog Grey and white Chihuahua (We think). A little skittish but very sweet— lots of inner beauty. Last seen 9/03/2012 on Cabarrus Street. Answers to “Prettydog.”
$50 reward for return!
919-555-8371

For Sale
Lawnmower. It works. I promise!
Best offer contact: eddard@email.com

Tutors Wanted!

Looking for experienced tutors willing to work with our 7th and 8th grade son and daughter on math, science, and Spanish. Must be available at least two evenings a week.
Call 919-883-0039 for more information.

West Rose Community Association

654 Wolf Drive, Ste. B
Lannister, IL 60535

Phone: 919-555-4285
Fax: 919-555-4286

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