June 2014 Final Newsletter

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Hurray for Summer! We are fi nally putting together multiple days of great weather, and it can’t come soon enough. I have to admit, we dodged a few weather bullets mid March. Suburbs north and south of us got the brunt of rainfall that created fl ooding issues and a great deal of headaches for homeowners and government offi cials. As I saw the repeated photos and pleas for help on the news it brought me back to the April 18, 2013 fl ood event in our area that I know you all want to forget.

Speaking of Déjà vu, Maureen and I were truly honored to attend the opening day of the 9-11 Museum on Thursday, May 15, 2014. Earlier in the day, President Barack Obama and other dignitaries dedicated the Museum as a place of refection and remembrance. As family members of a person who was killed that day, we were able to make reservations to be at the Museum at 6:30 pm. I honestly did not know how I would react to visiting the Museum where memories of what I saw in person during my 5 trips to Ground Zero in 2001 and 2002 as a volunteer were to be unfolded once again. Upon entering the Museum site you have to walk by 10 House, the closest FDNY fi rehouse on Liberty Street. I

fl ashbacked to the vision of the small stores next to 10 House that were converted to eateries for the volunteers and the many tent encampments where volunteers from everywhere were located. We stood where the numerous bucket brigades were staged with the task to look through the rubble for at fi rst survivors and then to dig to recover bodies. Walking north we passed by the refl ecting pools with the names cut out and engraved in bronze. Upon reaching the Museum, our entry passes were scanned and we went through the security checkpoint before walking down stairs where several tall pieces of steel girders stood. Upon getting to the bottom ramp we were able to look out over the railing to see an exposed “Slurry Wall” kept intact just like it was when the towers were built. Standing in the middle of the room was what appeared to me to be a large steel totem pole with PAPD 37, NYPD 23, FDNY 343, as well as several different engine and ladder truck numbers painted on it recognizing those emergency service workers who lost their life doing what they were born to do, help others. I won’t go through our four hour

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Congratulations to newly sworn fi refi ghters Nick Lezza and Matthew Heiderman pictured above (from left to right) President Pulia, Lezza, Heiderman, and Fire Chief Jim Adams following their formal swearing in during the May 13, 2014 Board Meeting.

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1) At 9:17 am on April 15, 2014, a Criminal Damage to Property was reported on the 1500 block of Gardner Road. The resident reported that unknown person(s) removed shingles from their roof on April 9, 2014.

2) At 12:50 pm on April 16, 2014, a Theft of Vehicle was reported on the 2200 block of Enterprise Drive. The resident reported that between 8:00am and 12:00pm an unknown person took their vehicle while parked in a parking lot.

3) At 10:25 am on April 18, 2014, a Criminal Damage to Property was reported on the 11100 block of Windsor Drive. The resident reported that unknown person(s) reportedly broke 2 fence posts.

4) At 2:32 am on April 20, 2014, a Retail Theft Arrest occurred at the Shell Gas Station located at 10200 Roosevelt Road. A 24 year old male was arrested for retail theft and battery after battering an employee

at the shell while committing a retail theft.

5) At 10:02 am on April 22, 2014, a Burglary to Motor Vehicle occurred on the 1900 block of Belleview. The resident reported that sometime during the previous night, unknown person(s) entered an unlocked vehicle and removed an IPAD. The IPAD was later recovered at an apartment complex in North Riverside by Westchester Police detectives.

6) At 2:00 pm on April 25, 2014 a Burglary was reported at St. Joseph High School located at 1840 Mayfair. An employee reported unknown person(s) entered the building and removed food and beverage items.

7) At 10:44 pm on May 2, 2014 a Residential Burglary was reported on the 2100 block of Boeger. The resident reported that unknown person(s) entered their residence through an open garage door and removed jewelry.

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Residential burglary is increasing all over the country partly due to the supply and demand of drugs that we are facing in today’s society. Law enforcement officials are finding out that a high number of residential burglaries are committed by individuals who are on a controlled substance in order to supply their daily drug addiction habit. The fast money is in residential burglary for drug addicts. In most cases, burglaries that occur in a residential area may have been prevented had the homeowner taken security measures to safe guard their homes from common thieves.

When the police are called to a burglary scene, they need answers to the following questions. The five W’s come into play. Who, What, Where, When and Why are commonly asked by the officer at the time of the burglary. In most cases, the victims are not prepared to give the police officer at the scene the information they need to complete their investigation. For an example, high demand items, such as lap-top computers, TV’s, Stereo’s, and IPOD’s can be identified by serial number. Most victims don’t take the time to keep records at the time of purchase. Jewelry is another high ticket item that most victims don’t take pictures of or have an insurance rider on

their homeowners’ policy. Without proper identification of the stolen merchandise it becomes a very difficult for the police to recover the stolen property. Photographs of all valuables and records of purchases will help the police identify the stolen merchandise.

Some of the measures that a homeowner can take to prevent a burglary are to be smart on how you landscape your home. Don’t let shrubs and trees provide cover for the burglar to hide. Cut back tall shrubbery away from the doors and walkways. A well lit home will make the common burglary go elsewhere. An effective measure is to install motion sensor lighting systems around your residence.

Having proper door and window locks installed will secure your home from a lazy burglar. Most burglars prefer to enter your home the same way as you do. Having a secured dead-bolt lock may be enough to make an intruder walk away in search of an easier target. All the exterior doors of your home should be equipped with dead-bolt locks.

Securing your home against the common thief you have think like one. You always want to give the appearance that someone is home. Leaving lights on in your

home and above your garage door, cars parked in the driveway, and a well landscaped yard will give the appearance of an active household. Home burglary prevention does not need to be expensive. All it takes is a little common sense.

Feel free to contact Officer Rob

Verber if you would like a personal security needs evaluation of your residence. Officer Verber can be reached at (708) 345-0060 ext.440. Email: [email protected].

Report suspicious activity in your neighborhood by dialing 9-1-1.

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visit; however, I will point out some features that struck me as putting a human face to those nearly 3000 people who perished that Tuesday morning.

We could actually see and touch the escape stairwell people used to get out of the tower before its collapse.

A large phrase “NO DAY SHALL ERASE YOU FROM THE MEMORY OF TIME” is inscribed across the wall in the main foyer. It is there where Maureen encountered a grieving FDNY firefighter who had been overcome by the exhibit. We entered the actual exhibit hall listening to fire and police audio calls and slideshows of the rescue workers at the main floor command post. I looked intently at the back of the bunker coats looking for my cousins’ name, however many coats did not have names across the backside bottoms. The most disturbing feature to me was the separate area where photos were displayed of the people trapped in the upper floors hanging onto the outside façade of the building. The pictures of the silhouetted men and women falling or jumping to their certain death brought tears to the eyes of everyone in the room. As we separated momentarily, Maureen was found intently listening to the actual voicemails left by either a passenger on one of the planes or office workers telling their loved ones that they were not going to see them again and that they would miss them very much. One answering machine had 59 messages from co-workers hoping that the person was okay as they knew he was coming back from NYC that day, only to find out that he had perished. How terribly sad….

Leaving the Museum at 10pm, we walked by the reflecting pool that was lit up to catch a glimpse of cousin Tom’s name backlit in the bronze border surrounded by the names of other FDNY heroes.

For those visiting the site, I believe that the Memorial and Museum was done both tactfully and tastefully. Joe Daniels, President and CEO of the National September 11 Memorial Museum, and his staff, deserve praise and credit for the way they have not only constructed but reconstructed the hallowed 16 acres where the World Trade Towers stood to a site and date we will “NEVER FORGET.”

People from all around the world will now have the opportunity to see firsthand what this city and this nation endured. They will also deeply understand the instinct that was so widespread on 9/11 and in its aftermath: to do everything one could

to help those in need. The history preserved in the Museum is rooted in heartbreak and tragedy, yet its greatest lesson is found in the courage and compassion that emerged in response. We should take comfort knowing what those who sought to destroy us could never have understood: that the ties that bind us strengthen in the most extraordinary ways when we are faced with the most unimaginable circumstances.

SAFETY…SAFETY…SAFETYSchool is going to be out for the

summer break in a few days. Kids and families will be out in force on our streets and parks. That means more bicycle riding, jogging, dog walkers and people out on our streets and sidewalks. As the topic suggests your safety is our prime concern. The Secretary of State does have a booklet available at www.cyberdrive.com that has the rules of the road that bicyclists are required to adhere to. Riding with the flow of traffic, stopping at stop signs, and obeying the “Rules of The Road” for bicyclists will let you arrive safely at your destination.

MUNICIPAL AGGREGATIONAs you may be aware from newspaper,

and television reports, electric rates are going up considerably. Two years ago, through referendum, the voters allowed the village to enter into an agreement with a provider other than ComEd to purchase power. As a result of the bid, which contract

ends on July 31, 2014, residents and small businesses purchased power from our power supplier, First Energy, at the low price of 4.86 cents per kilowatt hour compared to 7.75 cents per kilowatt hour that ComEd was charging. As a result, customers of First Energy received on average several hundred dollars in annual savings.

We already know that the ComEd rate is going to be 6.591 cents per kilowatt hour with a transmission charge of 1.005 cents per kilowatt hour plus the Purchased Energy Adjustment (PEA) ComEd is allowed to charge by law that fluctuates month to month with a maximum of 0.5 cents per kilowatt hour making the total ComEd charge of 8.096 per kilowatt hour for summer months June-September, with a possible change of non-summer rates, October -May, in September 2014.

On May 28, 2014, our consultant NIMEC, who represents over 100 client municipalities, will be bidding for the Village of Westchester once again. On that date, our Village Manager has been given the authority from the Board to commit or not to commit to a new rate as she had done 2 years ago. There are several factors on the table, as well as questions as a result of the volatility in the electric supplier market.

Will the rate be less than the ComEd Rate? What is the length of time to be locked into the contract with the successful supplier? Should we return

to ComEd for a year and see what the new rate will be next year and re-bid next May? At the time of this writing the questions cannot be answered.

What can be addressed is that residents are not required to be part of the village electric aggregation selection. Residents and small businesses are free to select any power provider they want to. I’m sure you have been getting solicited by mail by a number of providers already. If you do not want to be part of the village electric aggregation supplier and want to select your own supplier, make sure you read and question that provider as to the kilowatt hour cost, length of contract and any penalty to opt out of their plan before the contract expires.

Remember, no matter who you select, ComEd will be sending you your monthly bill. ComEd will be charging the transmission line charge portion of your bill no matter who supplies your power. Any service outage is to be called in to ComEd, not the power supplier.

Personally, I know this may be confusing to you as it is to me in trying to make sense of it all. The legislature at the end of the day wants consumers to have a choice in picking a power supplier that suits your needs, not just one provider in ComEd.

For more information regarding what companies are supplying power go to www.pluginillinois.com. There

Pictured above Special Agent Wido and K-9 Deja with a captive audience at the Police Department Open House on May 17th


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Sunday, June 1Morning Worship Service/

Evening Worship Service, 10:45am/ 6:00pm, Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd, www.westchesterbiblechurch.org

Sunday School- Small Group Bible Studies, 9:30-10:30am, Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd. www.westchesterbiblechurch.org

Monday, June 2Pool Opens hours 4-8pm,

Westchester Park DistrictRegistration begins for Summer

Reading Programs for kids, Teen Summer Reading Programs and Page Turners Reading Club for adults at the Library. Contact the Library for more information at (708) 562-3573.

Reformer’s Unanimous – RU, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd, www.westchesterbiblechurch.org

Tuesday, June 3Board of Education Committee

of the Whole at WMS (6:30 PM) Westchester Public School

Ladies Bible Study- In Depth Study of Genesis, 1:00pm-2:00pm, Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd., www.westchesterbiblechurch.org

Wednesday, June 4Tai Chi – Wellness, 4:30 PM -

Divine Providence Narthex, 2600 Mayfair

Ambassadors (Grades 7th-12th), 6:45pm-8:00pm, Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd, www.westchesterbiblechurch.org

Adult Bible Study/Prayer Meeting from 7:00pm-8:00pm, Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd, www.westchesterbiblechurch.org

Thursday, June 5Women of Providence-Quilters,

9 AM -- D.P. Ministry Center, 2540 Mayfair

Last Day of School for 8th Grade and graduation @ Hinsdale Central H.S. (7:00 PM)Westchester Public Schools

Friday, June 6First Friday Adoration, Opening

Prayers at 8 AM until Benediction at 7PM -- Ministry Center Chapel, 2540 Mayfair


Saturday, June 7

Westchester Community Church Flea Market, June 7th from 8:30 am - 2:00 pm. We are located at 1840 Westchester Blvd., for more details please call the church office 708/865-1282

Youth Summer Reading Opening Program featuring “Geospace” by DuPage Children’s Museum at 12:00-1:30 PM for grades 1-4 and 2:00 – 3:30 PM for grades 5 and up at Library. Due to limited space, registration is required. Contact Youth Dept at (708) 562-3573.

Get out and Play Day, 9:00am-Noon, St. Joseph High School, a day of fitness and activities for all ages, sponsored by the Citizens Advisory Board



Sunday School- Small Group Bible Studies, 9:30-10:30am, Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd, www.westchesterbiblechurch.org

Monday, June 9Park District Session I Day Camp

Begins, Westchester Park DistrictSession 1 Park District Swim

Lessons Begins, Westchester Park District

Tuesday, June 10 Village Board Meeting at 7:00

PM in the Village Hall Court Room with the Committee of the Whole Meeting immediately following.

Last Day of School EC/Pre-K & Kindergarten, Westchester Public Schools

Ladies Bible Study- In Depth Study of Genesis, 1:00pm-2:00pm, Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd., www.westchesterbiblechurch.org

Wednesday, June 11Wednesday Movie Night featuring

“Ice Age” 6:00 PM at the Library.Tai Chi – Wellness, 4:30 PM –


Last Day of School Grades 1-7, Westchester Public School

Half Day Inservice (see school calendar for dismissal times), Westchester Public Schools



Divine Providence OVER 50 CLUB, June meeting, and Annual Box Lunch Picnic. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. and lunch at Noon. Tickets are available. You will have your choice of Ham, Turkey or Italian Sub. Members: $8 and Guests $9. You may call Ruth @708-947-9020 no later than June 4th to obtain a ticket. No exceptions will be made. This is our last meeting until September. Read the Proverbs and newspaper for upcoming events. There is a Casino trip planned for July 1, 2014 to Four Winds. Cost $24 per person which includes transportation. Upon arrival at Four Winds you will be given $15 in slot play and $10 towards lunch. Bus boards at 9:45 a.m. and departs at 10 a.m. Return home bus boards at 3:15 p.m. and departs for home at 3:30 p.m. Call Marianne @ 708-562-3766 as soon as possible to secure a reservation. If you have any questions please call Corrine @708-531-9496. I hope you all have an enjoyable summer.

Friday, June 13Library Workshop for Seniors

10:00 AM at Library. Contact Adult Dept at (708) 562-3573.


Saturday, June 14Electronics Recycling & Food

Drive, 9:00am-Noon, for more information or to volunteer contact Carl Celestino at [email protected]




Tuesday, June 17Ladies Bible Study- In Depth

Study of Genesis, 1:00pm-2:00pm, Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd., www.westchesterbiblechurch.org

Wednesday, June 18A Night to Inspire to celebrate and

enrich the arts at St. Joseph High School featuring performances from…Linda Clifford, Five-Time Grammy Nominated Artist; Shelley MacArthur, Chanteuse Extraordinaire; Rodrick Dixon,

Internationally acclaimed Operatic Tenor; Alfreda Burke, Internationally acclaimed Operatic Soprano; Suzanne Palmer, Four-Time Gold Record Recording Artist; Ron Hawking, Award Winning Chicago Entertainer; members of The City Lights Orchestra conducted by Rich Daniels …along with appearances from alumni and students of St. Joseph High School! Doors to the St. Joseph Theatre open at 6 pm. For more information please visit www.stjoeshsalumni.org or contact Stephanie Morton at 708.562.7488 / [email protected].

Wednesday Movie Night featuring “Dr. Doolittle” at 6:00 PM at the Library.

Tai Chi – Wellness, 4:30 PM – Divine Providence Narthex, 2600 Mayfair


Adult Bible Study/Pray Meeting from 7:00pm-8:00pm, Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd, www.westchesterbiblechurch.org

Thursday, June 19The Science of Telescopes, 4:00 –

5:00 PM at Library. Program is for all ages (children, teens and adults). Contact Youth Dept at (708) 562-3573.

Women of Providence-Quilters, 9 AM -- D.P. Ministry Center, 2540 Mayfair

Board of Education Meeting at WMS (7:00 PM), Westchester Public School

June meeting of the Chicago Suburban Radio Association is Thursday evening, @ Grace Lutheran Church in Westchester. The club meets downstairs in the Fellowship Hall and meetings are open to the public. Doors open by 7 PM and meeting starts at 7:30. The church is located at 1101 Manchester Ave.. www.csraham.com for info.

Friday, June 20Taizé Prayer, 7:30 PM –Divine

Providence Church, 2600 Mayfair

Saturday, June 21Fr. Tom’s Retirement Mass – 5 PM

–Divine Providence Church, 2600 Mayfair

Reception for Fr. Tom – McInerney Center (School) 2500 Mayfair –

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you will find a listing of companies, charges, and terms.

Hopefully we will get the lowest rate possible but I am told it will be nowhere near the 4.86 cent hour rate we have enjoyed for the past 2 years.

COMED NEWSSince we are in the ComEd territory

for service and saving money by conserving power this summer is a goal all of us should be working towards. I would suggest you go to ComEd’s web site www.comed.com and look for ways to decrease your usage. I recall my Dad telling us kids every time you turn on a light switch it cost 5 cents. Back then I guess that was his way to teach us to conserve power costs. There are many suggestions on their website to save money by using Energy Star products available at many hardware and home centers.

WESTCHESTER VEHICLE TAG SALESThe Village of Westchester relies on

the sales of yearly vehicle stickers for revenue to run the village just like the State of Illinois relies on yearly license plate sticker renewals for state revenue. Over the past few years we have seen a decline in the purchase of the stickers. In 2010 we received a list of all the vehicles registered to the Village of Westchester from the Secretary of State’s office. The records indicated close to 15k vehicles registered in town. I’m sure there is a certain percentage of people who have moved or sold their cars and have not changed their registration, as required by law to do, just like the number of drivers licenses I have come across where the person had moved from the indicated address and have not contacted the Illinois Secretary of State.

Based on the number of vehicle stickers sold in 2013, we mailed approximately 12,500 renewal forms at the end of February 2014 to the owners of the vehicles who purchased the tags last year. The Board, over the past years changed the date of display to April 30th instead of February 15th to accommodate the cold weather in scraping off the old sticker and putting a new current one on your vehicle in the dead of winter.

With that, beginning May 1st the price of all the vehicle stickers doubled. I can assure you the Board had discussed the matter and was making a statement that the purchase was required and that a penalty was going to be assessed per vehicle for non compliance. To date over 10,500

tags have been issued. Those of you who have not purchased your vehicle tag will be subject to police ticketing with a fine of $75 that increases to $100 after 10 days of non- payment, plus being charged a double fee for the tag itself. Based on the code it will becomes quite costly to be delinquent in purchasing your vehicle sticker.

Officers are authorized to write the tickets anywhere they can view the violation including parking lots, on the street, or even stopping you for driving with an expired sticker, just like they can for having an expired license plate sticker. I’m not going to apologize for the issuance of the tickets from the police, as I know over my 28 years here as a police officer I, along with my colleagues, wrote hundreds of them. To the owners who purchased the 10,500 Westchester vehicle stickers on time, Thank You.

DIVINE PROVIDENCE PARISH SAYS FAREWELL

Farewell to our Pastor, Rev. Thomas E. Unz

After twelve years of serving as Pastor at Divine Providence

Parish, Fr. Tom will be retiring. Calling to mind his many accomplishments in our parish, we know that he will be missed.

As we review his “Footsteps of Faith — Celebrating “The Journey,” we realize the many steps he has taken on his journey of faith to Divine Providence.

He began his career as a teacher at St. Mary of the Lake School in Uptown Chicago in 1967 and taught Math and Science there until 1975. After receiving his Master’s Degree in Educational Administration from Loyola University in 1975, he served as principal of St. James School in Maywood until 1979. His answered God’s call to the priesthood and was a student of theology at Mundelein Seminary from 1979 to 1983. In 1982 he was ordained a transitional deacon and served at St. Mary of Celle Parish in Berwyn for 1 year. He was ordained a priest on May 7, 1983. From 1983 to 1989 he served as associate pastor at Our Lady of the Mount Parish in Cicero. He then moved on to being associate pastor at St. Luke Parish in River Forest until August 1991.

In August, 1991 Cardinal Bernardin appointed Fr. Tom pastor of St. Pius X Parish in Stickney where he served until June 30, 2002 when Cardinal George appointed him pastor of Divine Providence Parish here in Westchester. Our parish has enjoyed Fr. Tom’s homilies and his spirit and has benefited from his many accomplishments. He conducted the Millennium Campaign in the parish which enabled the parish to complete

several capital projects, including the replacing of roofs on many of the parish buildings and the tuck pointing of the school. Following that campaign, a yearly capital campaign was conducted enabling the parish to replace boilers in the School and the Ministry Center, to put a new HVAC unit in the church, to paint the church and to resurface the church parking lot. Fr. Tom was instrumental in establishing the Ministry of Greeter in the parish. He began the annual Parish Oktoberfest, a social event for the parish which included a Polka Mass and an afternoon of eating, dancing, and fun and relaxation for all ages. When the school was in need of operating funds, an annual dinner dance/auction was established. In conjunction with our principal, Jerry Spatara, the Fr. Tom Unz Learning Center and Resource room was developed and a Discovery Center for Science classes and experiments was established. Fr. Tom was instrumental in maintaining parish and school buildings at the highest safety and code levels.

Upon returning from a six month sabbatical, Fr. Tom will be Pastor Emeritus of Divine Providence and will reside at St. Giles Parish in Oak Park where he will serve as a senior (retired) priest assisting in the sacramental needs of the parish. Our parish will extend our best wishes to Fr. Tom at a 5:00 PM Mass on Saturday, June 21, 2014 followed

by a gala reception in the McInerney Center from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. All parishioners and friends are invited to attend.

Thank You Father Tom for all you have done for your parishioners, school children, and all the residents of Westchester.

WELCOME TO NEW EMPLOYEES OF THE VILLAGE

Three new employees were hired in May. Robert Lewis accepted the offer as the Public Works Director. Mr. Lewis is a licensed engineer having earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Michigan State University, and a Master of Business Administration Degree in Project Management from The Keller Graduate School. Mr. Lewis had prior governmental experience with the Village of Wilmette and the Village of Lombard as their Director of Engineering. He has also worked in the private sector having experience in storm water management, street projects, as well as the development of many public works capital projects.

Michael Luciano was hired as a new employee in Public Works. Mr. Luciano was hired as additional staff to augment the many in house public works projects. Michael is very enthusiastic about his new position. He has grown up in Westchester and is not afraid to tackle any job, any



Carl Celestino, Chair of the Environmental Sustainability Commission, and Eddie Colaianni, of Boy Scout Troop 1, help a customer unload electronics from their vehicle at the May 10th electronics recycling event.

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place, anywhere. He will be a great addition to the excellent PW staff presently employed.

Thomas Hatzold started as our part time Plan Reviewer/Inspector on May 19. His background is architecture and he comes to us from TPI, a 3rd party plan review/inspection service. He also was most recently acting as the Building Commissioner Pro-Tem for the Village of Morton Grove. He was the building commissioner for Itasca for 11 years. He will be working Monday-Wednesday, and Fridays assisting Building Commissioner Tony Saviano in the expedition of building plans and permits approval.

WESTCHESTER STREET PROGRAM ON TRACK

Phase I of our 2014 Pavement Rehabilitation program is well underway. Contractor Joseph Nardulli and his crew have been removing and replacing curbs and driveway aprons in concrete on Downing Ave. (Cermak to Windsor); Buckingham Ave. (Cermak to Windsor); Essex Ave. (Sunnyside to Hawthorne); Hawthorne Ave. (Windsor to the Cul-de-sac); and Wakefield Street (Wolf to Boeger). From the looks of the project we will be on track to complete reconstruction of those streets by the target date of July 11th 2014.

Phase II is scheduled to begin August 25 to October 17th. Those streets to be reconstructed are Portsmouth Ave. (Drury to Dickens); Suffolk Ave. (Roosevelt to Gladstone); Norfolk Ave. (Drury to Dickens); and Portsmouth Ave. (Canterbury to Kent).

PW CREW BEGINS CRACK FILLINGSince May 1st, weather permitting,

our PW crews have been crack filling the seams along the curb, center line and any lateral crack on our streets. Several full skids of a tar substance have been purchased and being put down to help prevent water infiltration that in cold weather contributes to the buckling of pavement due to the freeze/thaw cycle.

PW CREWS BEGIN PARKWAY RESTO-RATION

Throughout the winter, many streets and parkways were the victim of water-main breaks. Additionally, PW crews have been removing many ash trees infected with the Emerald Ash Borer. Crews have been removing the grindings left by the stump removal, replacing the dirt and seeding the parkways. Other dead trees located on the village parkways are being removed as well.

WESTCHESTER’S GET OUT AND PLAY DAY

On Saturday, June 7th, from 9am to Noon, our Citizen Advisory Board is hosting a “Get Out And Play Day” at the St. Joseph High School. The event is being identified as a Morning of Fitness for All Ages. Many planned activities are on tap for the day with businesses and organizations on hand for fitness tips for improving and enhancing physical fitness. More information is included in the newsletter. For more details see the full page event flyer in this issue of the newsletter.

DIVINE INFANT GOLF OUTINGFor the past 62 years the DI Men’s

Club has been in operation as a social club as well as a financial supporter to many community events and programs including Boy’s Baseball, Girls Softball, Miracles in Progress, and the Veterans Day Run. The DI Men’s Club is hosting their annual Golf Outing on Friday June 13, 2014 at the Bloomingdale Golf Club, 181 N. Glen Ellyn Rd. Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108. The event will start at 12:30 pm sign in with a 1:30pm Shotgun. The cost is $120, per person. Reservations need to be made and paid for by June 7th. Reservations contact Bob Eisenhart at 708-254-9059 or [email protected].

Donors/ Sponsors are being sought to make this year’s outing a success. For more information contact Neil Boyle 708-267-6305 [email protected] or Patrick Casey 708-804-9556 at [email protected]

FATHERS DAY GREETINGFather’s Day is June 15, 2014 in many

countries. It is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. Many countries celebrate it on the third Sunday of June, but it is also celebrated widely on other days. Father’s Day was created to complement Mother’s Day, a celebration that honors mothers and motherhood.

Father’s Day was founded in Spokane, Washington and first celebrated at the YMCA on June 19, 1910 by Sonora Smart Dodd. Her father, the Civil War veteran William Jackson Smart, was a single parent who raised his six children there. After hearing a sermon about Mother’s Day in 1909, she told her pastor that fathers should have a similar holiday honoring them. Although she initially suggested June 5, her father’s birthday, the pastors did not have enough time to prepare their sermons, and the celebration was deferred to the third Sunday of June.

A bill to accord national recognition

of the holiday was introduced in Congress in 1913. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson went to Spokane to speak in a Father’s Day celebration and wanted to make it official, but Congress resisted, fearing that it would become commercialized. US President Calvin Coolidge recommended in 1924 that the day be observed by the nation, but stopped short of issuing a national proclamation. Two earlier attempts to formally recognize the holiday had been defeated by Congress. In 1957, Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith wrote a proposal accusing Congress of ignoring fathers for 40 years while honoring mothers, thus “singling out just one of our two parents”. In 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson issued the first presidential proclamation honoring fathers, designating the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day. Six years later, the day was made a permanent national holiday when President Richard Nixon signed it into law in 1972.

Now that you know the history as found above on wikipedia, Fathers Day, like Mother’s Day, should be celebrated EVERY DAY! Those of us who have lost one or both parents know the heartache associated with their absence. Treat Dad and Mom, Grandpa and Grandma like the King and Queen they are on their special day.

FLAG DAY JUNE 14In the United States, Flag Day

is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened on that day in 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress. The United States Army also celebrates the Army Birthday on this date; Congress adopted “the American continental army” after reaching a consensus position in the Committee of the Whole on June 14, 1775.

The week of June 14 is designated as “National Flag Week.” During National Flag Week, the president will issue a proclamation urging U.S. citizens to fly the American flag for the duration of that week. The flag should also be displayed on all government buildings. Some organizations hold parades and events in celebration of America’s national flag and everything it represents. The National Flag Day Foundation holds an annual observance for Flag Day on the second Sunday in June. The program includes a ceremonial raising of the flag, recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, singing of the Nation Anthem, a parade and more.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION

On Saturday, May 12th, the

Environmental Sustainability Commission hosted the monthly electronic recycling, food drive, and paper shredding event at the Westchester Village Hall. Thanks to Boy Scout Troop #1 for providing the muscle to load up the marine container and stack many TVs for pick-up.

24- 96 gallon recycling totters full of unwanted paper records were shredded in an attempt to prevent identity theft and the unwanted capture of your private information. We will be hosting another shredding event in the fall.

POLICE OPEN HOUSEChief John Carpino and his staff

hosted an open house at the Westchester Police Department on Saturday, May 17th. Chief Carpino said several hundred people were present to walk through the police department and view the inner workings of the Department. K-9 police dog Deja from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and Special Agent Mitchell Wido were on hand for a bomb sniffing demonstration. Mug Shots were taken of local “cookie thieves” and guests enjoyed displays on tasers, and public safety initiatives.

NEW CELL PHONE SCAMCell phone users, please take note

of another scam involving your cell phone. A computer calls random cell phone numbers. Your phone rings only once and the computer calling hangs up. If you decide to call back, the telephone number is charged $19.95 and an additional $9 per minute if you happen to stay on the line to listen to the advertisement. The calls have been coming from a 268 or 473 area codes. Avoid these charges by not returning the calls from these or any area codes you are not familiar with. I am told that phone carriers are not able to block these type of calls.

DO NOT CALL REGISTRYThe Federal Trade Commission

oversees the National Do Not Call Registry. The purpose of this registry is to allow consumers to opt out of receiving marketing calls at home. You can register home and cell phone numbers, either online at the registry website or by calling the registry. Telemarketers are required to check the Do Not Call list every 31 days and remove any registered phone numbers from their call lists. So, within 31 days after you register, you should see a sharp drop in telemarketing calls

Instructions• Go the Federal Trade Commission’s



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Do Not Call List website. Follow the prompts to enter your phone numbers and your email address. The FTC uses your email address to confirm your phone numbers have been added to the list. Your email address is not shared with anyone, and it is.

• Check your email. You have three days to open the email from the registry and click on the link provided, to confirm that you want your numbers on the Do Not Call list. If clicking on the link doesn’t work, cut and paste the URL to your browser.

• Print a copy of the confirmation and save it. If you receive telemarketing calls after 31 days have elapsed, go to the Do Not Call Registry website and make a complaint.

• You also can register your phone numbers on the Do Not Call Registry by calling 888-382-1222 and following the prompts.

INVESTIGATE BEFORE YOU DONATE, BY ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL LISA MADIGAN

Every day, charities throughout Illinois work tirelessly to serve the less fortunate. Unfortunately, there are also fraudulent charities that prey upon the generosity of Illinois citizens. Fraudulent charities may make misleading solicitations or solicit for phony causes. These con artists take advantage of citizens and harm legitimate charities.

To ensure that your donation goes to a legitimate charity, give wisely. Ask questions, gather information and donate only when you are satisfied that your money will be used in ways you consider appropriate.

Today, more than 25,000 legitimate charitable organizations are registered with my office. These organizations regularly provide my office with information about their income, expenditures, programs and administrators. If you are interested in learning more about a particular organization, or want to know if a charity that has solicited you for a donation is registered, please contact the Charitable Trust Bureau at 312-814-2595 (TTY: 1-800-964-3013).

Tips for DonatingFind out if the solicitor is a paid

fund-raiser. If the solicitor is paid, a portion of your contribution will pay the salary. Illinois law requires paid fund-raisers to identify themselves as such and to name the charity for which they’re soliciting.

Ask how much of your contribution will go to the charity. Illinois law requires professional fund-raisers to

disclose this information if asked.Request written information. A

legitimate charity will provide you with information outlining its mission, how your donation will be distributed, and proof that your contribution is tax deductible.

Pay attention to names. Some phony charities intentionally use names that sound or look like those of respected, legitimate organizations to mislead you.

Contact the charity. Find out of the organization has authorized the use of its name. If it is not aware of the solicitation, you may be dealing with a sham solicitor.

Be skeptical if a solicitor thanks you for a pledge you don’t remember making. Check your records and don’t pay for a pledge you didn’t make.

Refuse high pressure solicitations. Legitimate charities won’t push you to give on the spot.

Be wary of charities that offer to pick up your donation.

Don’t feel obligated. If charities send you unsolicited goods such as labels and note cards in the mail, you are under no obligation to contribute and may keep any unsolicited merchandise without donating.

Consider fund-raising costs. When you buy merchandise or receive free goods as part of your donation, these items are paid for out of your contribution. That means less of your donation may go to the charity.

Be wary if you are promised sweepstakes winnings in exchange for your contribution. You never have to donate to be eligible to win.

Never pay in cash. For security and tax record purposes, pay by check. Write the official name of the charity on your check–do not use initials.

How to Report Charity FraudYou can help combat charity fraud

in Illinois by reporting suspicious solicitations. Whenever possible, keep notes detailing the date and time of the call, the organization’s name, and the name of the solicitor. Try to remember their “pitch” as well as any other pertinent information.

To report possible charity fraud, call 312-814-2595, TTY: 1-800-964-3013 or

Charity ScamsEspecially in the aftermath of 911,

charity scams have proliferated. Emails arrive daily telling about often true disasters, like the Tsunami in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia, and asking for you to donate. They are virtually ALL scams. Legitimate aid agencies do not send out spam or bulk emails. Here’s how to know and what to do.

• If you’re approached by an unfamiliar charity, check it out. Most states require charities to register with them and file annual reports showing

how they use donations. Ask your state or local consumer protection agency how to get this information. The Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance also offers information about national charities. Call 703-276-0100 or go to www.give.org.

• Be cautious about emails seeking charitable contributions. Many unsolicited email messages are fraudulent.

• Beware of sound-alikes. Some crooks try to fool people by using names that are very similar to those of well-known charities.

• Ask how donations are used. One of the most important things to consider is how much of your money goes to fundraising and administrative costs, rather than to the charitable work itself.

• Be wary of requests to support police or firefighters. Some fraudulent fundraisers claim that donations will benefit police or firefighters, when in fact little or no money goes to them. Contact your local police or fire department to find out if the claims are true and what percentage of donations, if any, they will receive.

• Be especially cautious when there are natural or other disasters. Fraudulent charities take advantage of those situations to trick people who want to help the victims. I

f you’re not sure whether a charity is legitimate, check it out with your state charities regulator and the BBB before you donate.

SORROW IN OUR MIDSTSOn April 28th, Westchester lost a

staple in the fabric of our community. Ms. Rosemary Joyce, owner of the Rosemary Joyce Real Estate Inc., passed away. The passing of Rosemary Joyce means that the Village of Westchester has lost an Icon. Rosemary was a one of the first female real estate sales agents in Westchester. She built her business up to one of the most respected businesses in Westchester. Her tenacious style and her willingness to mentor many realtors who are presently operating today is a testament to her ability. She will be sorely missed by her family, friends and coworkers, and countless people she assisted in making homeownership a dream come true.

FROM THE BOARD MAY 13, 2014At the May 13, 2014 Village Board

Meeting, the following items were approved under the Consent Agenda;

The Record of Bills ending 05-8-2014 in the amount not to exceed $ 925,531.57.

The April 2014 Department Reports.Minutes of the April 1, 2014 Special

Board Meeting, Minutes of the April 22, 2014 Village Board Meeting, Minutes

of the April 22, 2014 Committee of the Whole Meeting.

A Resolution Accepting a Bid and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with Central Blacktop for the Pavement Component of the 2014 Street Improvement Program.

A Resolution Approving Amendment to the Village of Westchester Home Flood-Proofing Assistance Program.

Approved a Resolution Ratifying the Execution of a Design Engineering Services Agreement with V3 Companies for the Mayfair Reservoir Expansion Project.

A Resolution Approving a Retainer Agreement with Government Consulting Services of Illinois, LLC for the period from May 16, 2014 through May 15, 2015 was approved under the Active Agenda.

An executive session was held under 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) for the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLEAt the May 13, 2013 Committee of the

Whole Meeting, the following items were discussed under new business;

Fireworks Contract for the Ravinia Type Music event to be held at High Ridge Park on August 16th. (Discussion Only) – Ms. Keane/President Pulia.

RFP Results – Crestwood Capital Improvements – Ms. Matthys.

Recommendation to Install Stop Signs on Wedgewood Drive between Newcastle and Gardner Rd. – Chief Carpino.

Bid Results – Enterprise Drive 2MG High Tank Exterior Painting Project – Ms. Matthys,

An Ordinance Authorizing the Village of Westchester to Borrow Funds from the Public Water Supply Loan Program through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Discussion Only) – Ms. Matthys, Intergovernmental Agreement – S.W.A.P – President Pulia.

Government Consulting Services – Administrative Consulting Specialists - Chief Carpino.

Schneider Electric – Andover System Maintenance Agreement –Ms. Matthys.

Prevailing Wages – Ms. Matthys, Amendment to Ordinance 14-2049 – An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Property of the Village of Westchester and Waiving Competitive Bidding and Authorizing the Purchase of a 2014 Ford Utility Police Interceptor from Currie Motors Fleet.

The following two items were discussed under Old Business;

Insurance Renewal – Ms. Potempa Municipal Aggregation Update

(Handout) – Ms. Matthys.


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Friday, July 18 & Saturday, July 19

Celebrate July with BBQ & Blues Community Center Park

10201 Bond Street Go to www.westchester-il.org for more information on this exciting family event!

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Monday, June 23Session 2 Park District Swim

Lessons Begins, Westchester Park District

Tuesday, June 24Village Board Meeting at 7:00

PM in the Village Hall Court Room with the Committee of the Whole Meeting immediately following.

Ladies Bible Study- In Depth Study of Genesis, 1:00pm-2:00pm, Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd., www.

westchesterbiblechurch.org

Wednesday, June 25Wednesday Movie Night featuring

“Flubber” at 6:00 PM at the Library.Tai Chi – Wellness, 4:30 PM –




Thursday, June 26TAG meeting (Teen Advisory

Group) 6:30 PM at Library. Contact Teen or Youth Dept at (708) 562-3573.

Movie in the Park, 8:30pm at the Community Center Park, 10201 Bond St., featuring FROZEN with live appearances by Elsa, Anna, and Olaf from 7:30-8:30pm.

Friday, June 27Reformer’s Unanimous – RU,

7:00pm-9:00pm, Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd, www.westchesterbiblechurch.org

Saturday, June 28 through Sunday, June 29

Field Day 2014, a 24-hour Amateur Radio demonstration of emergency preparedness, free and open to the public. Chicago Suburban Radio Association, which meets in Westchester, will once again set up it’s Field Day operation at Veterans Park in North Riverside. The park is located off of 26th Street, west of Harlem Avenue and the North Riverside Mall. The event runs from Noon Saturday through Noon Sunday June 28 and 29 with setup and take down activities before and after. Come out and see Amateur Radio in action and take a turn at the mike. Check www.csraham.com for info.



Sunday School- Small Group Bible Studies, 9:30-10:30am, Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd. www.westchesterbiblechurch.org

Monday, June 30Park District Session II Day Camp

Begins, Westchester Park District

Wednesday, July 2Wednesday Movie Night featuring

“Walking with Dinosaurs” 6:00 PM at Library

Friday, July 4Westchester’s Annual July 4th

Parade, begins at 9:30am. Go to www.westchester-il.org to become a participant and/or sponsor or to view the parade route.

Village Hall Offices closed for the holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, July 7th.

Thursday, July 10

Movie in the Park, 8:30pm at the Community Center Park,10201 Bond St., featuring Back to the Future


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