Local Footballers and Cheerleaders give Beulah Park a Makeover

Zion senior Dante Burchafield (left) and junior, Mequon Hudson (center) trimming down some brush to clear a bike path as part of a community service makeover on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Beulah Park in Zion-Benton. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Zion-Benton and Wauconda football players clear out a bike path from overgrown brush as part of a community service makeover on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Beulah Park in Zion-Benton. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Zion-Benton junior Elijah Charles (yellow) clearing out some brush as part of a community service makeover on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Beulah Park in Zion-Benton. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Wauconda senior Austin Foley pulling out weeds and thorns from overgrown brush on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Beulah Park in Zion-Benton. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Zion-Benton and Wauconda football players clear out a bike path from overgrown brush as part of a community service makeover on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Beulah Park in Zion-Benton. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Zion-Benton senior Jeoffrey Mavur (center0 trimming down some branches to clear out a path on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Beulah Park in Zion-Benton. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Zion-Benton seniors, Daniel Amsted (left) and Dante Burchafield (right) take down some overgrown branches to clear a path as part of a community service project on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Beulah Park in Zion-Benton. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Zion-Benton seniors, Daniel Amsted (left) and Dante Burchafield (right) take down some overgrown branches to clear a path as part of a community service project on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Beulah Park in Zion-Benton. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Zion-Benton and Wauconda football players clear out a bike path from overgrown brush as part of a community service makeover on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Beulah Park in Zion-Benton. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Zion-Benton junior Aubrey Biggs raking well to make sure the path they cleared out is spotless as part of a community service project on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Beulah Park in Zion-Benton. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Zion-Benton Coach Dante Warren (left) along with Zion and Wauconda football players help clear a path from overgrown brush as part of a community service project on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Beulah Park in Zion-Benton. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Wauconda junior TJ Keeton (blue) helping out by piling all the cleared brush towards the street on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Beulah Park in Zion-Benton. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Zion-Benton and Wauconda football players clear out a bike path from overgrown brush as part of a community service makeover on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Beulah Park in Zion-Benton. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Wauconda junior Tyler Klipp (left) giving Zion junior Aubrey Biggs a lift to try and tear down a hanging branch as part of a community service project on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Beulah Park in Zion-Benton. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Zion junior Aubrey Biggs hangs from a giant dead tree branch that he's trying to tear down to keep safely away from a path it hangs over on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Beulah Park in Zion-Benton. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Wauconda junior Tyler Klipp (left) giving Zion junior Aubrey Biggs a lift to try and tear down a hanging branch as part of a community service project on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Beulah Park in Zion-Benton. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Wauconda senior Austin Foley (bottom) giving Zion junior Mequon Hudson a lift to try and tear down more tree branches that hang dangerously over a path as part of a community service project on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Beulah Park in Zion-Benton. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Zion-Benton, Wauconda, and Guerijn Footballers and Zion Cheer give Beulah Park in Zion a makeover as part of a community service project on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 Zion. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Zion-Benton, Wauconda, and Guerijn Footballers and Zion Cheer give Beulah Park in Zion a makeover as part of a community service project on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 Zion. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Zion-Benton, Wauconda, and Guerijn Footballers and Zion Cheer give Beulah Park in Zion a makeover as part of a community service project on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 Zion. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Zion-Benton, Wauconda, and Guerijn Footballers and Zion Cheer give Beulah Park in Zion a makeover as part of a community service project on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 Zion. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Zion-Benton cheering squads load up the remainder garbage bags into a truck after helping give Beulah Park in Zion-Benton a makeover as part of a community service makeover on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Zion-Benton cheering squads load up the remainder garbage bags into a truck after helping give Beulah Park in Zion-Benton a makeover as part of a community service makeover on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Zion-Benton cheering squads load up the remainder garbage bags into a truck after helping give Beulah Park in Zion-Benton a makeover as part of a community service makeover on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Zion-Benton cheering squads load up the remainder garbage bags into a truck after helping give Beulah Park in Zion-Benton a makeover as part of a community service makeover on Wednesday, July 22, 2015. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

North Chicago Community High School Summer Football Practice

North Chicago senior Damian Matthews grabbing a great catch during summer football practice on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at North Chicago Community High School. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

North Chicago Head Coach Johnny Johnson (center) instructing a ball stripping drill during summer football practice on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at North Chicago Community High School. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

North Chicago Head Coach Johnny Johnson (center) instructing a ball stripping drill during summer football practice on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at North Chicago Community High School. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

North Chicago Head Coach Johnny Johnson (center) instructing a ball stripping drill during summer football practice on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at North Chicago Community High School. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

North Chicago senior Undra Smith making an excellent catch during summer football practice on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at North Chicago Community High School. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

North Chicago senior Undra Smith making an excellent catch during summer football practice on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at North Chicago Community High School. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

North Chicago's defense work on a few techniques during summer football practice on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at North Chicago Community High School. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

North Chicago Head Coach Johnny Johnson (left) demonstrates tackling techniques with senior, Jovani Santos (right) during summer football practice on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at North Chicago Community High School. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

North Chicago seniors, Damond Washington (QB red) giving the handoff to Undra Smith (right) during summer football practice on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at North Chicago Community High School. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

North Chicago sophomore Kevin Joplin (purple) taking off and determined to stop the seniors during summer football practice on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at North Chicago Community High School. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

North Chicago quarterback Damond Washington (red) giving the play to his offense in a scrimmage during summer football practice on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at North Chicago Community High School. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

North Chicago seniors, Damond Washington (QB) giving the handoff to Undra Smith (4) during summer football practice on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at North Chicago Community High School. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

North Chicago senior Undra Smith (4) getting taken down by sophomore Kevin Joplin (purple) in a scrimmage during summer football practice on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at North Chicago Community High School. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

North Chicago senior Undra Smith (4) getting taken down by sophomore Kevin Joplin (purple) in a scrimmage during summer football practice on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at North Chicago Community High School. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

North Chicago sophomore De'Quan Leonard taking off and finding a route through the pack during summer football practice on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at North Chicago Community High School. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

North Chicago Head Coach Johnny Johnson (right) strategizing with creative plays during summer football practice on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at North Chicago Community High School. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

North Chicago Head Coach Johnny Johnson (right) strategizing with creative plays during summer football practice on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at North Chicago Community High School. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

North Chicago senior, Damond Washington (red) giving the handoff to sophomore, De'Quan Leonard (white) during summer football practice on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at North Chicago Community High School. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

North Chicago quarterback Damond Washington launches a direct pass during summer football practice on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at North Chicago Community High School. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

North Chicago Head Coach Johnny Johnson (right) strategizing with creative plays during summer football practice on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at North Chicago Community High School. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

North Chicago finishes their summer practice day camp by doing some sprints on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at North Chicago Community High School. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

North Chicago finishes their summer practice day camp by doing some sprints on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at North Chicago Community High School. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Naval Service Training Change of Command Ceremony

A Change of Command Ceremony was held at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

A Change of Command Ceremony was held at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The Navy Band Great Lakes starts off with some tunes to lead into the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The Navy Band Great Lakes starts off with some tunes to lead into the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The Navy Band Great Lakes starts off with some tunes to lead into the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The Navy Band Great Lakes starts off with some tunes to lead into the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Captain Robert J. Fink welcomes everyone to the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

A bell is rung and a whistle blown as the Official Party enters during the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Rear Admiral Stephen C. Evans, salutes as he is welcomed in during the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Rear Admiral Richard A. Brown, salutes as he enters, during the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Rear Admiral Michael S. White, salutes as he enters, during the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Rear Admiral Michael S. White, salutes as he enters, during the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The RTC Recruit Color Guard (Division 936) stands proudly during the National Anthem at the Change of Command Ceremony in the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

The Official Party salutes during the playing of the National Anthem at the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

From left, is Commander Ted L. Williams, CMDCM(SW/AW) Leon R. Walker, Admiral Stephen C. Evans, Admiral Richard A. Brown, and Admiral Michael S. White, saluting during the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

From left, is Commander Ted L. Williams, CMDCM(SW/AW) Leon R. Walker, Admiral Stephen C. Evans, Admiral Richard A. Brown, and Admiral Michael S. White, during the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Commander Ted L. Williams gives the invocation during the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Rear Admiral Richard A. Brown (right) introduces guest speaker Rear Admiral Michael S. White (left) during the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Guest speaker Rear Admiral Michael S. White says a few words during the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Guest speaker Rear Admiral Michael S. White says a few words during the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Members of the Navy listen to their leaders and colleagues during the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Guest speaker Rear Admiral Michael S. White (right) giving Rear Admiral Richard A. Brown an award as he is relieved of his command post during the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Guest speaker Rear Admiral Michael S. White (right) giving Rear Admiral Richard A. Brown an award as he is relieved of his command during the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Guest speaker Rear Admiral Michael S. White (right) giving Rear Admiral Richard A. Brown an award as he is relieved of his command during the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Guest speaker Rear Admiral Michael S. White (right) giving Rear Admiral Richard A. Brown an award as he is relieved of his command during the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Rear Admiral Richard A. Brown says a few words as his final remarks before relieving his command post during the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Rear Admiral Richard A. Brown (right) says a few words as his final remarks before relieving his command post during the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Rear Admiral Richard A. Brown (right) says a few words as his final remarks before relieving his command post during the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Rear Admiral Richard A. Brown (right) says a few words as his final remarks before relieving his command post during the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Rear Admiral Richard A. Brown (left) introducing Rear Admiral Stephen C. Evans (right) who will be relieving him, during the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Rear Admiral Michael S. White (left) salutes Read Admiral Stephen C. Evans, as Stephen officially becomes the new Naval Service Training Commander, during the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Rear Admiral Stephen C. Evans says a few words as he is now officially the new Naval Service Training Commander, during the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Rear Admiral Stephen C. Evans (right) says a few words as he is now officially the new Naval Service Training Commander, during the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

Rear Admiral Stephen C. Evans says a few words as he is now officially the new Naval Service Training Commander, during the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

A Change of Command Ceremony was held at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)

From left, is Commander Ted L. Williams, CMDCM(SW/AW) Leon R. Walker, Admiral Stephen C. Evans (center and new Command), Admiral Richard A. Brown, and Admiral Michael S. White, during the Change of Command Ceremony at the USS White Hat on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Naval Station Great Lakes. (Mark Ukena/Lake County News-Sun)