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Volume 5 Number 1 2006

PHOENIX NEWSPHOENIX NEWSHome Rule in Phoenix!

Village Residents Vote for

“Home Rule gives the village the power topass laws that are in some cases strongerthan those passed by the state.”

MayorTerryWells MakesHistory!

Longest servingmayor in the history of Phoenix!

New Public WorksFacility Completed!

Home Rule in Phoenix!

PUBLISHED BYVILLAGE OF PHOENIX

633 East 151st StreetPhoenix, IL 60426

(708) 331-1455

EDITOR-IN-CHIEFMayor Terry Wells

EDITORIAL ASSISTANTSJannie L. Beasley Johnnie M. Lane

EDITORIAL BOARDAlbert Kirklin

Joseph D. Ross Joda Boykin

Arthur T. Burton Jerome Ferrell Jr.

LaNita Stewart

LAYOUT & DESIGNBenny Williams

F R O M T H E

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If a homeowner is performing constructionwork, he too, must complete an application andlet the building inspector make the decision as towhether or not a permit is required. Some con-tractors have had their license revoked by theState of Illinois due to complaints filed with theBetter Business Association. The AttorneyGeneral files those complaints with us if the con-tractor has been issued a citation and is notallowed to work in the State of Illinois. Therefore,we can pass that information along to our citizens.

2006 VEHICLE STICKERSThe deadline to display 2006 vehicle stickers

was February 15th. The late fee in the amount of$10.00 will be added to the regular price. The feeto purchase stickers are as follows: Passengervehicle $20.00; Senior Citizens and Disability$10.00 (with proof of age and or proof of disabili-ty); Trucks according to size $25.00, $30.00 and$35.00.

DOG LICENSEAll dogs are required to be licensed in the

Village. A dog tag can be purchased from theCLERK’S OFFICE. The fee to purchase a dog tagis $3.00.GARBAGE PICKUP DAY FOR THE VILLAGE

OF PHOENIX IS TUESDAYS.The scavenger service picks up garbage in the

Village of Phoenix, every Tuesday. The only timethis will change is, if the scavenger serviceobserves a holiday that falls on Tuesday. In thatcase, the pick up day will be Wednesday.

THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS ARE OBSERVEDBY OUR SCAVENGER SERVICE:•New Years Day •Memorial Day •Independence Day •Labor Day•Thanksgiving Day•Christmas Day.

We encourage our citizens to dispose of treelimbs, branches and shrubbery by cutting thelimbs and branches into lengths no longer than 4feet, tie them into a bundle and place them outwith your regular garbage. The scavenger serviceis not responsible to pick up construction materi-al. You must get a dumpster for disposing of con-struction material.

HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSE Hunting and Fishing license may be purchased

at the Village Hall. The fee is set by theDepartment of Conservation. The fees are postedin the Village Hall.

OFFICE HOURSThe Water Department and Clerk’s Office is

open 6 days a week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursdayand Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. andWednesday and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

The Village of Phoenix holds REGULARBOARD MEETINGS twice a month on the 2ndand 4th Tuesday of each month. All BoardMeetings are open to the public and are held in theVillage Hall, 633 East 151st Street, at 7:00 p.m.

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VillageStaffSportingA NewLook For2006

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On behalf of the Board ofTrustees, we would like to thank

all of you for your support over thepast year. In April 2005, I was reelect-ed to a 4th term as Village President,thus making me the longest servingMayor in the history of Phoenix.Thank you for allowing me to contin-ue to serve this great community.

This past year we saw Americaexperience the greatest natural disas-ter in American History, HurricaneKatrina. The storm highlighted theinability of our government to helplarge numbers of people in a crisis.But, it did showcase the spirit ofAmericans helping others in need.Nowhere was that more apparentthan in the Village of Phoenix. Whenwe asked for donations for theKatrina victims, this community cameup with thousands of dollars worth offood, money for supplies for the Gulfcoast victims. This was a classicexample of the quality people that wehave in this community.

In the past year, we have madeseveral changes in our administration.In August 2005, Dorothy Carterresigned as Village Trustee and was

appointed as Village Administrator.Her position on the Board of Trusteeswas filled by Joda Boykin. Joda hadpreviously served 8 years as a mem-ber of the Board of Trustees and thusreturns with a wealth of experience inmunicipal government. TrusteeBoykin will serve as chairperson ofthe finance department. Ms. Carterwill oversee the various departmentsin the village and work directly withBoard of Trustees and departmentheads.

In the area of Public Safety, wecompleted several major projects in

2005. In July, we completed our newPublic Works facility. This buildingwill allow us to repair and store ourstreet department equipment in a safeand comfortable setting. The PoliceDepartment has purchased severalpieces of surveillance equipment thatwill allow us to better monitor hightraffic areas in the Village. The reno-vation of the Fire Station is completealong with all new fire fighting gear.We are planning an Open House inthe Summer so that residents can tourthe three facilities to see all of the

Greetingsfrom the Mayor

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improvements. The grants for thePolice Department’s equipment weremade possible by the help ofCommissioner Deborah Sims andCook County Board President JohnH. Stroger, Jr. We are pleased tohave these two hard working electedofficials work on behalf of the Villageof Phoenix.

We have several projects that weare hoping to complete in 2006. Wehave been approached by two devel-opers. One will build single-familyhomes, the other will build severaltown homes. The groundbreakingfor these projects will begin soon. Aswe are improving our housing, wewill begin an aggressive demolitionprogram. We have identified 18structures in the Village that wehope to demolish this year. With thebuilding of new homes and the dem-olition of dilapidated structures, wewill clean up our vacant lots andincrease property values.

We will also renovate the WoodyWinston Health Clinic. The numberof residents that are served by theclinic has grown steadily in the pastfew years. Therefore, major renova-tions are necessary to continue thequality service that residents havebecome accustomed to.

We would like to thank the resi-dents for supporting the Home RuleReferendum which was passed onMarch 21, 2006. Home Rule givesthe Village the power to pass lawsthat are in some cases stronger thanthose passed by the state. We canspeed up demolition procedures,acquire property and regulate rail-road crossings.

As you can see, we’ve had a busyyear in 2005 and hopefully 2006 willbe even better. Thank you and Godbless you all.

–Mayor Terry R. Wells

Dorothy Carter will overseethe various departments inthe village and work directly with Board ofTrustees and departmentheads. Joda Boykin will fillthe position of chairperson ofthe finance department. Dorothy Carter

Our new Public Works facility will allow usto repair and store our street department equipment in a safe and comfortable setting.

GreetingContinued from page 3

The FireStation iscompletealong with allnew fire fighting gear.

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Phoenix helped bring relief to victims of

KATRINA

“This was a classic example of the qualitypeople that we have in this community.”

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ACHIEVEMENTSuu Brittani Nolan is currently #2 in her sophomore class this year. She is athree-sport athlete, basketball, softballand volleyball and a Distinguished Scholar atThornton. She is a member of theAmbassadors’ Program and will travelto Europe this summer representing Thornton High School and District 205.

Anyone wishing to help Brittanyrealize her dream of being a part of theAmbassadors’ Program can call 708-331-6964.

uu Brittanye Allen, granddaughter of Christine Jones, appearedon the Wheel of Fortune on October 28, 2005.uu Michael Berry is attending Texas Southern University.uu Jacqueline Anderson recently received her Bachelors Degree inaccounting from Robert Morris College.uu Art T. Burton, South Suburban College History Instructor and“Wild West” historian, released his third book May 3, 2006,through the University of Nebraska Press. The title of the book is“Black Gun, Silver Star”: The Life and Legend of Frontier MarshallBass Reeves. His other books are “Black, Red, and Deadly” releasedin 1991 and “Black, Buckskin and Blue” released in 1999.uu Curtisha Brown is ranked #8 in her sophomore class atThronton High School.uu Aisha Burton is ranked #7 in her sophomore class at ThorntonHigh School.uu Joevan Catron has accepted a basketball scholarship to theUniversity of Oregon. He was selected first Team All State byChicago Sun Times.uu Tiaunna Monique Dickens received her Bachelor of ArtsDegree in Biology from Fisk University, in Nashville Tennessee,on May 8, 2006.

uu Trinette Amanda Simon received her Bachelor of Arts inHumanities and Spainsh from Southern University at NewOrleans, on May 13, 2006.uu Theresa Little played the part of Jasmine Sinclair in the play“Back In The Day” which was held at DuSable Museum ofAfrican American History. The play was presented by SouthwestChamber of Commerce & Blue Energy Productions.uu Deanna Monique Mahaffey attended the Illinois PrincipalsAssociation Student Recognition Breakfast on May 5, 2006. She receivedstraight “A’s” each marking period for second grade and third gradealong with numerous academic awards.uu Kenyon Ross has just completed the film, The Truth Behind NineBlock. It is a full-length movie of Phoenix, Illinois. The movie wasshown at the Village Hall on May 5 and May 6, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.and 9:00 p.m. each night.uu Amber Mason received her Bachelor of Arts Degree inEconomics from Spellman College in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 14,2006.uu Angela Beard received her Bachelor of Science Degree on May6, 2006 from Eastern Illinois University. She has been accepted atHoward University where she will be taking a graduate course inSpeech Pathology.

PHOENIX SALUTES OUR RESIDENT’S

uu Craig Wilsonis all state foot-ball player atThornton HighSchool. He hasbeen awardedan athletic scholar-ship to theUniversity ofIllinois.

uu AnthonyAnderson, pic-tured with formerU.S. President BillClinton, is CEO ofthe Pacific Regionof Ernst & Young,the largestaccounting firm inthe country.

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uu Nathan Holmesis #6 in his class.He is a member ofThornton BaseballTeam and hasbeen aDistinguishedScholar all threeyears at ThorntonHigh School.

uu Altha Stoudemire passed away in2004. But before she passed, she hadwritten a book. The title of the book is“Are You Listening”. She lived inPhoenix, Illinois since 1941. Her home

was always open to every-one and she was a dedictedmember of New CovenantMissionary Baptist Church. The book maybe pur-chased for $15.00 by calling708-331-8301 or 708-596-3375

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Phoenix Historical Wall Unveiledat South Suburban College

A Dedication to The Past...A Dedication to The Past...

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You are invited to see the Village of Phoenix Historical Wallat South Suburban College that was dedicated in 2005. It islocated on the third floor of the College, at 15800 South StateStreet, South Holland, IL.

BEYOND THE BADGE

Iwould like to thank the Village of Phoenix for the overwhelm-ing support and cooperation given to the Police Department.

Since becoming Chief of Police three years ago, the Village hasdemonstrated excellent community oriented policing in such areasas problem solving, cleanliness and respect. All of which are greatexamples of what a community can achieve by communicating witheach other and working together.

I would like to extend thanks to the many residents of theVillage who helped to make my job as Chief very simple. I hopethat we can continue on our goal of being one of the elite villages inthe south suburban area. I give much credit for the reduction incrime rate and the overall well being of this community to the car-ing, family oriented residents of Phoenix.

To each and every resident: I thank you, my Department thanksyou and we all hope that 2006 will bring added joy to all.

New Police PersonnelThe Phoenix Police Department would like to extend a warm

welcome to the following members who have joined the force sincethe last publication:•G. Bowman •G. Grayer •S. Lindley•B. Bryant •J. Gunn •M. Mitchell•M. Dill •L. Howard •A. Nettles•D. Flores •P. Jackson •R. Slaughter

B.A.D.G.E. GrantThanks to a B.A.D.G.E. Grant that was awarded to the Police

Department in early summer, we have instituted a Police CadetProgram that allows interested youth to participate in the everydayoperations of the Department. Participants assist on minor policecalls and traffic control. They also attend weekly mentoring ses-sions to discuss future careers in law enforcement and to help guidethem in a positive direction and one day become police officers.

Along with the cadet Program, this grant allowed the PoliceDepartment to sponsor several field trips for area youth. These tripsincluded the Shedd Aquarium, Du Sable Museum, Brookfield Zooand the Museum of Science & Industry. We are currently in the pre-liminary stages of organizing a Boxing Club. Residents will beupdated on this project as it progresses.

Eyes in the SkyThe Village of Phoenix now has even more surveillance cam-

eras. Since the initial installation of these cameras, there have beenno major crimes and the sale of open market drugs has reducedtremendously. Surveillance cameras now cover approximately 60percent of the Village.

News TIP HotlineThe Police Department would like to thank residents for report-

ing crime. Anonymous calls have assisted the detective unit in solv-ing crime and has immensely helped the Department to counteractand decrease criminal activity. We Thank you for your continuedsupport. Please keep the following “news TIP” number and e-mailaddress in a convenient location for future use: (708) 339-3939;detectives@ppdil.us.

Crime Rate Down in PhoenixAccording to an annual report from the State of Illinois, since

2001, the crime rate in the Village of Phoenix has reduced by 70%.Credit for these statistics are due to the huge commitment from res-idents and from several part-time officers within this Department.These officers continue to keep the Village of Phoenix one of thesafest communities in the south suburbs and an ideal community toraise a family. We have a vision that we can one day move in thedirection of becoming a full-time Department in order to serve bet-ter the citizens of Phoenix.

Boxing Program UnderwayThe Phoenix Boxing Program is well underway. In spite of our

inability to find a suitable location within the Village of Phoenix, theSouth Suburban YMCA at 178 East 155th Street in Harvey hasproven an ideal location for this program. Although the venue forour program is in Harvey, it still flies the Phoenix flag.

We have been active since December 19, 2005. Currently twelvechildren are enrolled. Although, the greater number of children arefrom the Village of Phoenix, we have opened our doors to childrenfrom the greater community as well.

As you are aware, Sergeant Arnold Harper is the officer incharge of the day-to-day operations of this program. Sgt. Harper isassisted by Officers Patrick Carroll and Michael Mitchell.

At present, most of the activities are centered on good sports-manship and physical training. The specialized boxing training willcommence in the upcoming months.

Our hours of operation for the program are Monday,Wednesday and Friday from 6 p. m. to 9 p.m. We encourageparental participation and usually have 2-3 parents present at anygiven time.

During the current year, with the aid of the B.A.D.G.E. funds, wewill start to sponsor our twelve children with YMCA membershipas well as being able to compensate our officers and trainers for theirtime.

Police Department has made great strides in combating the potential challenges of drugsand gangs that now affect so many suburban communities. We have long stood in admirationof the initiatives and accomplishments associated with the B.A.D.G.E. Program that focuses onlaw enforcement leadership, yet community involved programs.

Thanks to John H. Stroger, Jr., Cook County President, Deborah Sims, Cook CountyCommissioner and Tracey Lewis, Coordinator. 2005 was our first year of participation in theB.A.D.G.E. program. Our goal to increase the peace in the community by fostering creative pro-grams of drug and gang elimination while providing youth with positive means of outlet andinvolvement was accomplished.

Pictured is Mel Davis, Chief of Police with Dan Coughlin, Cook county Executive Directorof the Cook County Judicial board as he seals the deal for the B.A.D.G.E. Grant in the fall of2005. This deal approved a $52,000.00 grant that allowed the Police Department to enhancetheir Cadet Program, form a Boxing Club and sponsor various field trips for area youth.Because the program went over so well, Cook County has already awarded the Village an addi-tional $27,000.00 to continue in 2006!

Chief Davis “Seals the Deal”

BY POLICE CHIEF MELVIN DAVIS

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Ibring you greetings from the Phoenix FireDepartment. We are always ready to serve

the residents of the Village in any way we can.During the holiday season, the firefighters hada chance to spread cheer to a family in theVillage. This is the kind of work that makes usfeel good.

There have been some exciting happeningsin the department. The department received aFEMA Grant to purchase and upgrade seven-teen sets of new gear and air packs. This isvital equipment that all firefighters must haveduring a fire. We are thankful to have receivedthis grant. In the past year, we were fortunateto receive a working fire engine from the Cityof Chicago. It was a well-received “gift”.

The fire station has been remodeled. The

bay area and the living quarters have beenpainted and newly furnished. The kitchen hasbeen equipped with new cabinets, countertops, and new dinette set. The sleeping quar-ters have new beds. This project was madepossible by the use of CDBG funds and the helpof Commissioner Sims and President Stroger.

Residents, it is imperative that your housemust have address numbers clearly visible. Ifwe are called to your residence, the firefightersmust be able to find your house number with-out having to search for it.

We would like to pay tribute to two out-standing men who served as Fire Chiefs of theVillage, Grover Smith and Clarence Elmore.They were true servants of this town and havehelped make Phoenix a better place

ENGINE CO. 1706

BY FIRE CHIEF BRANDON TURNER, JR.

FIRE DEPARTMENT NEWS

Female Firefighters in Training

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LaKenya Kinnard, age 18, hasbeen an academic scholar

since Coolidge. She received thePershing Broome Award, theGreta Morris Award and wasinducted into the National JuniorHonor Society at Coolidge. AtThornton, she received high hon-ors and became a DistinguishedScholar.

Chiquita Kinnard, age 16, isfollowing in her sister’s path.

She was also a member of theNational Junior Honor Society atCoolidge and is now aDistinguished Scholar atThornton High School. She is inthe top 10 of her class.

LaKenya and Chiquita aremembers of the Demoiselle 2

Femme, anabstinence edu-cation programoffered by theF a m i l yC e n t e r e dEducational Agency (FCEA).These two sisters are definitelytwo of Phoenix’s finest.

DO YOU KNOW?BY TRUSTEE LANITA STEWART

LaNita Stewart

•The Shabby Bus •The Custard Stand•Hughes Tavern •Talk of The Town•Joe Tarala’s Store•Mr. Curley’s Barber Shop •Mr. Sawyer’s Store •The Pool Hall, •Herman’s Barber Shop •Mr. Johnson’s Store •Sanita’s •Mr. Ward’s Store•Pete & Mary’s•640•Mrs. William’s Freezer Cups•Williamson’s Bar-B-Cue Go Go• Mrs. Massey’s Store

James Bell . . . . . . . . . . .1960sLawrence Watkins . . . .1970sBrandon Turner, Sr. . . .1960sCarla Cantrel . . . . . . . .1970sCharles Burton . . . . . . .1950sMarie White . . . . . . . . .1970sWillliam Hawkins, Jr. .1950sRoche Hill . . . . . . . . . . .1970sSusan Ellison . . . . . . . .1960sAudrey Russell . . . . . .1970s

Pat Fuller . . . . . . . . . . .1960sAnna Suggs . . . . . . . . . 1970sJackie Dright . . . . . . . .1960sBrenda Shephard . . . . .1970sEsther Mullins . . . . . . .1960sJimmie Winter . . . . . . .1970sPearl Hamilton . . . . . .1960sDerrick Jackson . . . . . .1970sIra Hamilton . . . . . . . . . 1960sJohnny Belmont . . . . . .1970s

Gordon White . . . . . . .1960s“Cookie” Jones . . . . . .1970sRoosevelt Thomas . . . .1960sGarland Mays . . . . . . .1960sTheodore Hutton, Jr. . .1980sBetty Coleman . . . . . . .1960sYvonne Watt . . . . . . . . .1960sRosemary Davis . . . . .1960sJean Livingston . . . . . .1960s

When you were growing up in Phoenix, who was thefinest boy/girl in town? Who would you place on this list?

Newsletter Question:

Do You Remember?You are a true old timer if you can remember the following:

•Teen Town•Thrumps Frams•Village Inn•Maxine’s Bar-B-Cue•North Inn•Hughes Tavern•Bills Tavern•Ward’s Tavern

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RESIDENTS HAVE AFARWELL CELEBRATIONFOR “MS. PAT”

Pat Bielenin

The Phoenix Park District holds its meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Our commissioners are as follows:•Patrice Burton, President•Dr. Mildred West-Garcia, Vice-President•Annette Broome, Treasurer•Tonya Renee Anderson, Acting Secretary•Lori Hagler, Commissioner

1964-2004 (Ruby Anniversary)Over 40 Years of Service to the Community

“We’re Proud to Serve Our Village”

PARK DISTRICT NEWSRecipients of the Phoenix Fest, Inc. Scholarship Awards in 2005:•Ellen Malone, attending Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin•Sheena McKinney, attending ITT Technical Institute•Tiffany W. Ross, attending Eastern Illinois University•Chanae Ross, attending Eastern Illinois University

Recipients of the Phoenix Fest, Inc.Continium Scholarship Awards in 2005:•Danielle Coopwood, attending Purdue University•Tiaunna M. Dickens, attending Fisk University•Amber N. Mason, attending Spelman College•Ji’Nal Thompson, attending Robert Morris College

Congratulations to Bryan McMillin who won the Split-the-Potraffle at Phoenix Fest 2005 that paid $300.00.

Don’t forget to pick up your Early Bird Fest Booths applicationsat the Village Hall for Fest 2006.

Phoenix Fest, Inc.

See photos of Phoenix Fest 2005 on pages 12 and 13!

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2005 marked the fourth year the Renegade RidersMotorcycle Club has presented Christmas gifts to local chil-dren. We are so grateful for their support in helping to makea joyous Christmas for the children of our community.

The National Golden Age Club of Phoenix

Robert Jackson, President

The meetings are held every first Saturday of each month at 11:30a.m. at the William Hawkins Multi-Purpose Center, 650 East

Phoenix Center Drive (151st Street and Fourth Avenue,) Phoenix, IL.The dues are $15.00 annually.

Each year the club awards a scholarship to an outstanding studentwho will be graduating from high school and have been accepted by acollege or university. The interested students must fill out a scholar-ship application and submit their academic information requestedalong with the application. The scholarship application forms for 2006scholarship will be available May 1, 2006.

The 2005 scholarships were awarded to the following students:

•1st Place: Eric J. Beasley, FINAL RANK: 38 of 345 CUME GPA: 3.41304. He is currently attending DePaul University.

•2nd Place: Quincy Goodwin, FINAL RANK: 63 of 345 CUME GPA: 3.10435. He is currently attending Parkland College.

• 3rd Place: Dominique Majors, FINAL RANK: 72 of 345 CUME GPA: 2.97959. She is currently attending Southern IllinoisUniversity.

The club held its 21st Annual Black History Celebration onFebruary 18, 2006. Thanks to all who attended.

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The Phoenix Public Library District has begun hosting month-ly “book club” sessions. Since November, the book club has

read four books and has met to discuss these books with otherinterested citizens. The books that have been read are: Casting theFirst Stone, Too Much of a Good Thing, The Best Kept Secret, DreamsFrom My Father, by Senator Barack Obama, and God Don’t Like Ugly.Any interested citizens are welcome to attend the discussion ses-sions. The sessions are held at the William Hawkins Multi-PurposeCenter. Other activities that were held by the Library included atrip to the Theater Building in Chicago to attend a play entitled“Josephine Tonight”. This was a musical retelling Josephine Baker’srise to fame. The library also held Summer Reading for Minutes,Library Visits, Movie Days, Safety Day, Family Reading Night, andWednesday Afternoon Homework Sessions. For more informa-tion, call 331-2636.

Trustees of the Library Board are: Jessica Buckner, Loretta Wells, Dorothy Carter, Ernestine Proctor-

Harris, Martina Lane-Mahaffey, Tonya Renee Anderson andElizabeth Bateman.

Special Events:

•July 6, 2006 at 7:30 p.m.Library Book Club Discussion.The featured book is TheHoneymooners by John Patterson.•July 12 through August 16, 2006. Summer Reading Contest every Wednesday 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. •June 17, 2006 Safety Day.•July 26, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. Library Movie Day at the Phoenix Village Hall.•Spelling “B” and Friends of the Library Board fundraiser date to be announced.

PHOENIX LIBRARY DISTRICT NEWS

Family Reading Night: A Night of Books, Fun and Prizes

Phoenix Library Book Club

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VILLAGE OF PHOENIX CHURCH DIRECTORYEvans Community Church723 E. 153rd Street, Phoenix, IL. 60426Phone 708-339-0469Rev. Tyrone Coleman, Pastor

Sunday School every Sunday 9:30 a.m.Worship Service every Sunday 11:00 a.m.<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>

Daniel Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church15250 Third Avenue, Phoenix, IL. 60426Phone 708-339-1990Rev. Derrick Simmons, Pastor

Sunday School every Sunday 9:15 a.m.Worship Service and Children’s Morning Worship everySunday 10:50 a.m.Wednesday Prayer Service and bible Study 10:30 a.m.Wednesday Night Prayer Service and Bible Study 6:45 p.m.<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church15354 – 8th Avenue – P. O. Box 2545Phoenix, IL. 60426Phone 708-339-1026Rev. Edward L. Jones, Pastor

Sunday School every Sunday 9:30 a.m.Worship Service every Sunday 11:00 a.m.<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>

New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church15213 – 5th Avenue – P. O. Box 1358Phoenix, IL. 60426Phone 708-331-3661Rev. Dr. Richard D. McCreary, Pastor

Worship Service every Sunday 11:00 a.m.Midweek Service and Bible study every Wednesday 7:00p.m.<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>

Peace and Goodwill Church of God in Christ15311 Third Avenue, Phoenix, IL. 60426Phone 708-339-0440Elder Fisher Cook, Pastor

Sunday School every Sunday 9:00 a.m.Worship Service every Sunday10:15 a.m.<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>

Welcome Missionary Baptist Church15110 – 9th Avenue, Phoenix, IL. 60426Phone 708-225-1788Rev. S. L. Dudley, Pastor

Sunday School every Sunday 10:00 a.m.Worship Service every Sunday 11:00 a.m.<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>

Fellowship of Love Christian CenterMailing Address: P. O. Box 1016 – Harvey, IL. 60426Currently holding Sunday Worship Service at:William Hawkins Multi-Purpose Center, 151st Street &4th AvenuePhoenix, IL. 60426Phone 708-335-0680Rev. Derrick M. White, Pastor

Worship Service every Sunday at 10:00 a.m.<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>

Faith Fellowship and Love COGIC701 East 151st Street, Phoenix, IL. 60426Phone 708-342-1887Rev. Parthenia Stegall, Pastor

Bible Class and Deliverance Prayer Service: Thurasday at6:00 pm.Sunday School: 10:00 am every Sunday

On January 7, 2006, the congregation of Daniel Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church put their armsaround Rev. and Mrs. Derrick Simmons and their two sons, Derrick II, 14 and Bradford, 9, whenthey were officially welcomed to the church and Phoenix at a well-attended reception.

Pastor Simmons comes to Daniel Chapel from Knoxville, Tennessee where he had been pas-tor for six years. He completed his under graduate studies at Western Michigan University. Hecontinued his studies at McCormick Theological Seminary, in Chicago, Illinois and VanderbiltUniversity, Nashville, Tennessee where he received a Masters of Divinity. Pastor Simmons is gladto be home. His parents still live in Gary, Indiana where he grew up.

Daniel Chapel feels truly blessed to have this man of God to lead them forward. The doors ofDaniel Chapel are always open and the congregation and Pastor Simmons invite all to come andworship with them.

Daniel Chapel Welcomes New Pastor

Many books have been written aboutthe Nation of Islam but none in such a

compassionate perspective as Torn. Theauthor has beautifully adhered to the bible’sinstructions to “tell the truth with love.”

The author has changed spiritual direc-tion, after spending nine years of his lifeunder the leadership of Minister LouisFarrakhan. If you are Christian, this book ismust-have study material. If you areMuslim, it will definitely be one of themost influential books you will every read!

The reader is constantly reminded ofGod’s love and how the author is writingout of love and obedience to God.

It is a wonderful writing and mandatoryreading for both Muslims and Christians.

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(L-R) Rev. Tyrone W. Coleman, Rev. Derrick Simmons andMayor Terry Wells. (Inset photo: L-R) Mrs. Loretta Wells,Mayor Terry Wells, Rev. Derrick Simmons, and Mrs. DebraSimmons during “Welcoming Celebration.”

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The Village of Phoenix joinsthe families in remembrance

of their loved ones.

Robert Doss, Sr., 2004Bernice LeGrand-Curtis, 2005Anthony Beard, 2005Howard Fisher, Sr., 2005Arthur T. Burton, Sr., 2005Dario M. Dillard, 2005Gladys D. Acree, 2005James Grover Smith, 2005Allie Allison, 2005Ruby Clark, 2005Johnnie Proctor, 2005Clarence A. Elmore, 2005 James Abbott, Jr., 2005Darvis Hannah, 2005James Griffin, 2005Chanie Butler, 2005Donald Lewis, 2005James M. Griffin, Sr., 2005Dorothy O. Ware, 2005Classie R. Wilson, 2005Nellie Sorrell, 2005Edith Jackson, 2005Virginia H. Chandler, 2005Yvonne Smith-Vaughn, 2005Sarah Long, 2005Minnie Varnado Carter, 2005Frederick Jeffrey Richardson, Sr., 2005

Isiah Karon Sincere Kirkwood, 2005Alberta B. Jones, 2005Violet Puckett, 2005Rebecca Marie Moore, 2005Reba Johnson-Halbert, 2005Walter F. Jones, 2005Mary “Johnson” Ray, 2005Renee Michelle Wright-Williamson, 2005Vivian Y. Mayes, 2006Alberta Alexander, 2006

Aubrey Lane, Jr., 2006 Arnold Taylor, 2006Curtiss Parham-Griggs, 2006Dorothy Mae Love, 2006Joseph Warnell, 2006Viola Terry, 2006Dorothy J. Harris, 2006Catherine Brown, 2006

If we missed anyone, please acceptour apologies. You may call us at 708-331-1455 to report any omissions.

Clarence A. Elmore.Employed by Village ofPhoenix since 1984. He was Fire Chief forover six years.

Frederick Jeffrey Richardson, Sr.Police officer for manyyears. Also served asChief of police.

Aubrey Lane, Jr.A former VillageTrustee.

James “Grover” SmithServed as the VillageFire Chief and was aSergeant of the Policedepartment.

WE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES•Superior Rug & Upholstery Cleaners •Rudy’s Auto Repair•Gil’s House of Beauty Phaze II •KTM Electronics•Whisperwood Funeral Chapel •Smiling Faces Daycare Center•Smitty’s Lounge •Brown Brothers Auto Repair•Phoenix Fabrication •D & D Construction Co.•Moses Wills Trucking Co. •Gibson’s Citgo & Quik Mart•R. Williams Contracting •D. Anderson Contracting Inc.•Sister2Sister Catering & Soul Food Carryout •P & R Quick Stop•Mr. Clean Car Wash

New Townhomes coming to PhoenixMs. Evelyn J. Perkins, a former Phoenix resi-dent, has purchased land in the 153rd blockof Seventh Avenue and will be building townhomes this spring.

South SuburbanCollege Students continue to buildhomes in Phoenix

Mayor Terry wells (left),Phoenix resident NacyWebster andCongressman Jesse L.Jackson Jr. pause to takea photo duing an annualFrank Zuccarelli picnic.

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The 7th grade Coolidge Tigersjust finished up a successful

2005-06 year. The Tigers finishedthe season with a 12-6 record.They lost their last game in theregional championship game toBrooks Middle School. One oftheir accomplishments was win-ning the Schamburg Holiday clas-sic. Team members include:Jeremy Parker, Kevin Parker,Ashonte English, Jovan Kay, JalonTaylor, Cody Smith, Bruce Rhea,Martell Catron, Marcell Nelson,DeAndre Grant, Marquies Wells,and DeAndre Woods. 6th gradersplaying with the 7th graders wereMalcolm Majors, Darrin Stewart,and Lamar Miller. The boys werecoached by Mr. Baranski, Mr.Ellison, and assisted by Mr. Hill.

The 8th grade boys workedhard on their game and it showed.The 8th grade team was led by asolid group of guards. Teammembers include: Curtis White,Darion Dyson, Lee Martin, CoryCampbell, Dion Weaver,DeAndre Brewer, BrandonParker, Dajon Maye, RodneyWashington, Antwan Mason,Kesho Acox, Kendall Wilson, andLaDarius Williams. Lee Martin,Darion Dyson, and DeAndreBrewer were selected to play inthe 8th grade Suburban All-StarClassic. The All-Star Classic willbe played at Rich South HighSchool in the spring.

The girls volleyball season isjust under way. The 7th gradersare 3-1 and the 8th graders are 2-2for the year. 7th grade team mem-bers include: Shaneka Boyd,Kanesha Davis, Erica Dillard,Nancy Flores, Dierdra Flowers,Amver James, Karen Mendoze,Carmela Orozco, Brittany Tucker,and Tiarra Tucker. The 6thgraders playing with the 7thgraders include: Desiree Epps,Shelby Gordon, and JenniferTrudel. Students playing on the8th grade team include:Carmeece Bellenger, JessicaBrown, Christina Garza, AmandaHumphries, Daisy Johnson, KaitaJones, Andrea Ortiz, ShaynaRobinson, Avery Wilson,Veronica

Winston, and Angela Wynn. Theteams are coached by Ms. Citroand Ms. Myros.

Under the direction of Mr.Moody, the Coolidge MiddleSchool band is having one of theirmost successful years in recent

history. They have played at MBNational Bank in South Holland,and a Concert at Thornridge.There are 120 members in the cur-rent band. The band is dividedinto three groups: the 6th gradersConcert, 7th and 8th gradersmake Symphonic. The jazz bandis called Sounds of Soul (SOS).The jazz band played atThornwood on Martin LutherKing’s birthday.

Choral is lead by Mrs. Manley.They performed with SOS at theBank, the Concerts at Thornridge,and in the District Band Tour.They also performed at the BlackHistory program. Membersinclude: Cameece Ballanger,Jessica Dixon, Jessica Anderson,Griana Jones, Kalia Johnson,Marilyn Roby, Brittney Onley,Ebony Burton, Gaberille Dillon,Breanna Wilson, and LatashiaLee.

The Step-Drill Team is underthe expert direction of Mrs.Foxworth. Team membersinclude: Breonna Starciel, AliciaTarver, Shana Nunn, DimeetryTate, Jasmine Young, Jessica

Dixon, Kaiita Jones, TemmiAdeyeni, Jessica Anderson,Kashell Benn, Chiquira Frazier,Tonielle Hayes, AmandaHumphries, Garrah Kent,Porshay Lloyd, Kyla Mack,Tenetia Tarver, Faye Thomas,

Raven Townsel, Brianna Wells,and Veronica Winston.

One new addition to CoolidgeMiddle School is a new dramadepartment. The drama clubmeets after school from 2:30-3:30.The club has about 60 students.The club is divided into fourareas: Actors, Poets, StageDesign, and Costume Design.Under the leadership of Mrs.Rush and Mrs. Proctor-Harris theclub has performed in the Martin

Luther King Assembly atCoolidge Middle School andPhoenix Family Reading Night atthe Multi Purpose Center inPhoenix.

Another new club is the danceteam that is sponsored by one ofour parents, Mrs. Fobbs. Theteams are divided by grade level.Mrs. Fobbs teaches modern, bal-let, and spiritual. 35 girls are par-ticipating in the club that meetson Monday, Thursday and Friday.On February 23 the club per-formed at Coolidge MiddleSchool for the Black HistoryProgram.

Among the other clubs atCoolidge is a male mentor pro-gram run by Mr. Winston and Dr.Foster. The mentor program takesyoung men who are on the honorroll and those that are close to thehonor roll and make them intopositive role models for our othermales at Coolidge. The mentorprogram has 25 boys in it.

Coolidge also has a programfor our gifted artists. The art clubwas organized by Ms. Zega andoffers different projects through-out the year. This year, the 10members will be working on amural at Coolidge.

Mrs. Richards has started aSocial Studies program for all ofher Constitution students. Shetutors about 20 students in SocialStudies. Every 8th grade studentmust pass the U.S. Constitutiontest in order to graduate.

COOLIDGE BAND NEWSThe Coolidge Band ended the school year

with these exciting events!May 18, 2006: Odyssey Fun World (Cadet Band)May 20, 2006: Awards Banquet (Symphonic Band)May 23, 2006: Great America Performance

(Concert & Symphonic Band)May 26, 2006: Memorial Day Program (All Schools)May 29, 2006: S.H. Memorial Day Parade

(Concert & Symphonic Band)May 31, 2006: 8th Grade Graduation (SOS Jazz Band)

Thornridge High School 7:00 p.m.

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COOLIDGE SPORTS

PHOENIX NEWS 20

A Honor Roll•Michael Stephens

Super Citizens•Asia Dillard•Lashaun Johnson•Ka’lia Blasingame•Justin Montgomery

A/B Honor Roll•Jessikah Campbell•Antonio Berry•Lashaun Johnson•Destiny Mahaffey•Paul Watkins•Johnny Washington•Atonna Bridgemon•Angel Hill

MADISON SCHOOLMrs. Regina Davis-Bridges, PrincipalPhone 708-339-2117 Fax 708-210-3250

SECOND QUARTER HONORS

EISENHOWER SCHOOLDr. Rhonda Towner, PrincipalPhone 708-339-5900Fax 708-210-3252

FIRST AND SECOND QUARTER HONORS

First Quarter•DeMaris Crump•Sakihya Durden•Cheyenne Ezell•Brittanee Foster•Javon Fulton•Deanna Mahaffey•Deandre Mahaffey•Alexis Moffett•Steph Von Rogers•Samuel Taylor

Second Quarter•Cheyenne Ezell•Brittanee Foster•Javon Fulton•Deanna Mahaffey•Deandre Mahaffey•Steph Von Rogers•Samuel Taylor•Arnold Wheatley•Daniel White

FIRST SEMESTER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

•Charles Brooks•Devin Huff•Markiya Turner•Cheyenne Ezell

•Deanna Mahaffey•Tiarra Wilkins•Juwan Murray

FIRST SEMESTER READERS OF THE MONTH•Titanna Brackett •DeMaris Crump

State Representative William Davis was the “Principal for a Day” atEisenhower on October 14, 2005. He addressed the entire student body dur-ing an assembly and performed administrative duties such as listening tostudents read, visiting classrooms, and supervising bus dismissal.Representative Davis also participated in Eisenhower’s Fall Harvest cele-bration on October 28, 2006. He participated in the costume parade, assist-ed in judging the costume contest and held a pizza party for the entire school.

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ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

Taft School runs a pro-gram called Helping TaftParents (HTP2). This pro-gram runs once a month.The purpose of the programis to invite ourKindergarten and FirstGrade parents and to showthem the skills and tech-niques that teachers use inclass. It gives parents a bet-ter understanding of whatwe do here at school. Thishelps parents when they’reworking with their child athome. Taft School has a new play-ground for the children. It

is located on the west sideof the building. Our officialopening of the playgroundwill be announced at a laterdate due to the weather. Itis open to the communitywhen students are not insession.

Taft School has newmodular units in order toprovide a learning environ-ment more suitable for ourteachers and students.

Taft School will be offer-ing an All-DayKindergarten program forthe 2006-2007 school year.We are in the planning

stages of ourp r o g r a m .Students willhave to be theage 5 before September 1 tobe eligible for the program.More information will becoming soon. If you have

questions about theKindergarten Program,please call Taft School at708-339-2710.

TAFT SCHOOLAnthony Palomo, Principal393 E. 163rd StreetHarvey, IL. 60426708-339-2710

We have a birth to three program here at Taft that works withour Parents Coordinator, Mrs. Baker, on developmental issues fortoddlers. Her class schedule is as follows:

T.O.T.S.2005-2006 Schedule

Monday: Infants, Newborn-12 months 9:45-11:00 a.m.Tuesday: Toddlers 12-24 months 9:45-11:00 a.m.

English ClassWednesday: 24 months and older 1:00-2:15 p.m.Thursday: 24 months and older 9:45-11:00 a.m.Friday: Home Visits

•Rose Bourne•Brittney Brooks•Curtisha Brown•Aisha Burton•Nathan Holmes•Breann Jones•Chiquita Kinnard•Kenosha Prater•Ebony Snoddy•Zhamarr Thompkins•Gregory Wynne

•Feshawn Berry•Marquis Eady•Brendan Gilbert•Jasmine Hikes•Janai Hudson•Laquana Lockhart•Adrian Rodriguez

THORNTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOLMr. Angelo Amstead, Principal15101 Broadway Avenue Harvey, IL. 60426

DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARSFIRST SEMESTER

HIGH HONOR ROLLFIRST SEMESTER

•Aaron Beasley•Tashia Bullock•Jennifer Harris•Jocquell Ivory

•Lyala Sample•Dante Scott•Chase Simmons•Dominque Wheatley

HONOR ROLL FIRST SEMESTER

HONOR ROLL THIRD QUARTER

•Aaron Beasley•Feshawn Berry•Brittney Brooks•Curtisha Brown•Aisha Burton•Marquis Eady•Brendan Gilbert•Jennifer Harris•Jasmine Hikes•Nathan Holmes•Janai Hudson

•Breann Jones•Chiquita Kinnard•Lakenya Kinnard•Andrew McByrd•Brittani Nolan•Kenosha Prater•Adrian Rodriguez•Lyala Sample•Ebony Snoddy•Gregory Wynne•Terry Wells, Jr., T’wood

PHOENIX NEWS 22

SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGEGeorge Dammer, President15800 S. State StreetSouth Holland, IL. 60473

The following are outstanding stu-dents from the Village of Phoenixwho qualified for the Dean’s List ofScholars for the Fall 2005 semester:•Yvonne Akinsola•Anthony Cooper•Theresa Little•Charmaine Campbell•Lori Hagler

To be named to the Dean’s List,full-time and part-time students musthave a 3.50 grade point average(GPA) calculated on at least 12 semes-ter hours of 100 level or above, whilepart-time students must have a mini-mum of 3.50 grade point average ofthe credit hours earned in the givensemester and have completed at least

12 semester hours of prior coursework of 100-level or above. Both fulland part-time students must be in“good standing” at the College.

Their commitment to an educationis to be commended as it sets anexample for others striving to meetsimilar goals…goals that pave theway to a successful career and future.

Albert Kirklin Joseph Duval RossLaNita Stewart Johnie M. Lane

Jerome Ferrell

Arthur Burton

Dorothy Carter

People YouShould Know

Johnnie M. Lane, Village Clerk, has been aPhoenix resident since 1961.

Albert Kirklin, Village Trustee and chair-person of Public Works Department.

Joseph Duval Ross, Village Trustee incharge of Police and Fire.

Joda Boykin, (not pictured) Village Trusteeand chairperson of the finance departement.

Arthur T. Burton, Jr. (Art), Village Trusteeand chairperson of public property.

Jerome Ferrell, Jr., Village Trustee of PhoenixWater Department.

LaNita Stewart, is Village Trustee in chargeof Ordinance and Resolution.

Dorothy Carter, Village Administrator.

PHOENIX NEWS 23

6th Grade Honor Roll

Fatima CornejoJasmine DanielsJuvenal EstradaCydnei GadsdenKamariyah MuhammedJazmyne KelloggsMelissa BlancoAlejandra CeronBridgett AllenTony HicksIvette SalazarJasia Young Ashley BrysonDesiree EppsTerrance KingPrecious CreditShannyn HaradinMaurice MillerChristian RamosAshley Sullivan

Cherjuan WilliamsAleli AlcaideAlexzandria ClemmonsNicholas ClemmonsMichelle QuirozLorado AtkinsBrittani BattsDeanna ColemanAmber JamesTatiana SmithMaya TomesBrianna WellsTaylor Wells

Jose ArambulaFaye ThomasMellody StrahanKaren MendozaJoshua HunterFernanda BarajasKaitlyn Knight

Jessica AndersonGarrah KentElvira NavarroFernando WilliamsJuana Leon

Jessica AndersonGarrah KentElvira NavarroFernando WilliamsJuana LeonRene RuizRaven TownselAndrea FariasBrittany SheppardJasmine WalkerTemmi AdeyeniCristina GarzaSaudia MallicottMagdalene AgbehiaCameece BallengerEdward EscobedoChristina EstradaKaiita Jone

PhoenixSalutesCoolidgeSchoolHonorStudents

The Coolidge N.J.H.S. induction ceremony washeld Tuesday, April 4, 2006 @ 7:00 p.m. in the

Coolidge Gym. The participants in the ceremonywere inductees, current and former members. Ourguest speaker was Nishaat Farooqui, a formerCoolidge N.J.H.S. member.

Dorothy Owens and Adrienne Dendrinos organ-ized the Coolidge N.J.H.S. sixteen years ago. Theyhad the insight to promote the excellence of stu-dents.

The students have exemplified the five criteriaof the N.J.H.S., Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship,Character and Service. The current inductees are:

7th Grade High Honor Roll

7th Grade Honor Roll

8th Grade High Honor Roll

8th Grade Honor Roll

National Junior Honor Society

Alei AlcaideJose Arambula Cameece Ballenger Fernando BarajasAlexzandria Clemmons Nicholas ClemmonsAndrea Farias Joshua Hunter Amber James Saudi Mallicott Karen Mendoza Elvira Navarro Tatiana Smith

Mellody Strahan Kayla Vaughn Jasmine WalkerBrianna Wells Taylor Wells Cherjuan Williamson

The current advisors ofN.J.H.S. are: Toni Foxworth, Dorothy Owens andDoelynn Strong.

Names in Red are students who live in Phoenix.

How many Honor Rolls did you make?How many photos are you in?

How many Honor Rolls did you make?How many photos are you in?