Bensenville Community Newsletter by Village of Bensenville

jan./feb. 2012

Winter Programs at the Bensenville Library

The Library has variety of programs planned throughout the winter. Book Discussions

Each month the Library hosts several book discussion groups. Copies of the books to be discussed are available at the Library’s circulation desk. January 25 at 10 a.m. — The Hours by Michael Cunningham February 2 at 7 p.m. — The Host by Stephenie Meyer February 22 at 10 a.m. — East of Eden by John Steinbeck March 1 at 7 p.m. — Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown Join the Library at 7 p.m. at the Bensenville Theatre for our monthly film programs: February 7 — Mr. Popper’s Penguins February 16 — The Conspirator

Family Nights The Bensenville Library is your source for family entertainment! All programs are suitable for children 10 years old and younger and their parents. Registration is required to attend: January 18 at 6:30 p.m. — Winter Luau February 8 at 6:30 p.m. — Stories to Love March 21 at 6:30 p.m. — Color Splash Join Scribbles the Library Bear for a great evening of hockey fun at the Chicago Steel’s Mascot Night at 7 p.m. Saturday, January 28, at the Edge Ice Arena in Bensenville. All the Chicago sports teams’ mascots will be roaming the crowd and performing their stunts on the ice. For tickets and more information, stop by the Library in January.

The statements and opinions expressed in this newsletter do not reflect the views, opinions, thoughts or beliefs of each member organization. The member organizations are not responsible for opinions or statements made individually or by other organizations. For information, contact tryan@bsd2.org

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Admission is $3 for seniors and students, and $5 for adults. This event is sponsored by the Bensenville Arts Council.

St. Alexis Church is hosting a Valentine Dinner Dance on Saturday, February 11 at the church, 400 W. Wood, Bensenville, IL. Cocktail hour begins at 7 p.m, with dinner at 8 p.m. and dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $20 if purchased by January 29, and $25 after January 29. For tickets & more information call: 630-863-0934 or 630-917-5429

Mascot Night at the Steel Game

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Bring the family to the Fred Lewis Band Big Band concert. It will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, February 26, at Fenton High School Lewis Huffman Auditorium

Valentine Dinner Dance

Film Programs January 3 — Soul Surfer January 19 — Sarah’s Key

Big Band concert

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Submit information for the newsletter If your community group or organization is planning an event or has information of value to the community residents, please submit your entry for the March/April issue by Feb. 8 to tryan@bsd.org or mail to Bensenville Community News, Attn: Terry Ryan, 210 S. Church Road, Bensenville, IL 60106.

In This Issue Snow Removal Changes ............ pg 2 Fitness Frenzy ............................ pg 4 FHS Recognition ........................ pg 6 Volunteers Needed ..................... pg 8 52 Books, 52 Weeks................. pg 10

Village Changes Sidewalk Snow Removal Routes Responsibility will fall to homeowners to clear sidewalks on some streets

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Village of Bensenville 12 S. Center Street Bensenville, IL 60106 www.Bensenville.il.us 630-766-8200

President Frank Soto

Trustees

Morris Bartlett Robert Jarecki Martin O’Connell Oronzo Peconio JoEllen Ridder Henry Wesseler

Village Manager Michael Cassady

The Public Works Department will be implementing modifications to the Snow and Ice Management Plan for the 2011-2012 Season. The biggest change this year will be the responsibility of sidewalk clearing. The goal was to make sure sidewalks with the highest impact for safe travel were prioritized. After reviewing options and collaborating with our school district leadership, the Village decided to focus efforts on Village-owned properties, Towne Center, major corridors (Irving Park Road, York Road and Grand Avenue), and school zones. As a result, the new sidewalk routes have eliminated cost of the residential clearing and have been reduced to a manageable 11 miles of sidewalk. Due to this change, many residents who have historically benefitted from the Village clearing the sidewalk along their property are now asked to assume this responsibility and clear the sidewalks in front of their homes. Maps of the new routes can be found on the website, www.bensenville.il.us under the Departments / Public Works / Snow and Ice Removal. Sidewalks will now be cleared after 3 inches of accumulation to make safer passage for students, commuters, and residents. Previously sidewalks were cleared after 4 inches of accumulation. Residents should also be aware that due to liability issues the Village will no longer be clearing driveway aprons for Village residents. For questions or more information on these changes, please contact the Public Works Department at 630-350-3435.

Senior Citizens Spread Holiday Cheer

Electronic Recycling

Beginning January 1, Illinois has banned electronics from landfills. Banned items include: computers, computer monitors, printers, TVs, keyboards, faxes, mp3 and DVD players and DVRs. These items must be recycled by a registered collector. There is a drop-off location at the Wood Dale Public Works Utilities Office, 269 Irving Park Road. They accept items the first and third Mondays of the month, from noon until 3 p.m. Electronic recycling days will be posted on our website, www. bensenville.il.us.

Trustee JoEllen Ridder, front row, at right, along with Fire Chief Mike Spain, back row, at left, help wrap toys for the Village’s 41st Annual Toy Drive with senior citizens at Bridgeway. This is the first annual senior citizen wrapping event.

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Buy Bensenville

What are your favorite three restaurants or stores in Bensneville? By spending $50 a month in your favorite three local establishments, you can help our local merchants and also help our schools, parks, library and village. Money spent in Bensenville stays in Bensenville. It gets reinvested in local payroll, taxes and other purchases. But when you shop outside the Village or online, no money returns for local uses. The Village of Bensenville has partnered with the Chamber of Commerce to promote BUY BENSENVILLE. This program, based on the national 3/50 program, urges consumers to spend $50 a month in three locally owned, independent establishments to help retailers and the local economy. Small businesses are the hardest hit by the recession. We want our Bensenville businesses to stay in our community and thrive. Let’s show our support for our favorite restaurants, hair salons, service providers or stores and buy local, BUY BENSENVILLE. Businesses who would like a BUY BENSENVILLE poster for their window should contact 630-860-3800 or email board@bensenvillechamber.com.

When You Wish...Senior Dreams Can Come True Did you ever dream about a sleigh ride in the snow on a moonlit night? Maybe you have always wanted to attend a dress rehearsal of the opera? Perhaps tickets behind third base at a Cubs or Sox game? Or do you wish you could take a sculpture class or learn how to make homemade pasta? Mayor Soto’s Senior Advisory Council has a new program, Golden Wishes, that will work to make the dreams of Bensenville seniors or disabled residents come true. Simply fill out an application, or fill one out for a friend, and the Advisory Council will announce winners each quarter. Golden Wishes request forms are available at the Bensenville Community Library, all Senior Club luncheons, Bridgeway and Castle Towers, the front desk at Village Hall and on the Village website, www.bensenville.il.us.

Are you a fan of Bensenville?

Staying up to date with everything that is going on with the Village is as simple as being a “Fan” of our Bensenville Facebook page. You can also register on the Village website at “Notify Me” to receive updates via your mobile phone and email. Staying up to date with everything that is Bensenville has never been easier and both services are free. Visit www.bensenville.il.us for details.

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Residents can apply for College Grants to Robert Morris

In partnership with the Village of Bensenville, Robert Morris University is pleased to offer an economic development grant to residents of Bensenville. Residents attending the RMU Bensenville campus, located at Route 83 and Thorndale, may receive an annual grant up to $3000 toward a bachelor degree. Full-time and part-time evening classes begin February 20, 2012. For more information, please call 630-787-7800.

All Clear for Take-Off Airport Compatibility Study Open House January 11 The Village of Bensenville invites and encourages residents and business owners to attend an open house to help guide our Airport Compatibility Study and play a part in deciding Bensenville’s future. The Village received a planning grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to study the effects and benefits of the O’Hare Modernization Program. Your thoughts are critical to help set the framework for our future development. Please join us and be a part of our study. The meeting will take place at 4 p.m. Wednesday, January 11 in the Second Floor Board Room at Village Hall, 12 South Center Street. Call 630-594-1010. N e w s

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Fitness Frenzy Week and Wellness Fair If your New Year’s resolution is to get healthy, we’ve got you covered at the Bensenville Park District! January 2-7: FREE WEEK! Includes all Fitness Classes and the Fitness Center. January 2-7: Huge discounts on all yearly Fitness Center Passes all week long! January 5: Fitness Frenzy Party 6-8pm. Get ready to workout at this Fitness Class Showcase.

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January 7: Wellness Fair and Open House! From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Deer Grove Leisure Center. Lifesource Blood Drive is from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

White Pines Club Room Events Super Bowl Party February 5, 2012

Deer Grove Lesiure Center

1000 W. Wood Street Bensenville, IL 60106 630-766-7015 www.bensenvilleparkdistrict.org

White Pines Golf Club

Office 630-766-0304

Board of Commissioners John Wassinger, President Tom Earley, Vice President Rich Johnson, Secretary Jan Crowe, Treasurer Ken Anderson, Commissioner

Director of Parks & Recreation Steve Cherveny, CPRP

This popular event takes place in the Club Room Restaurant. The $25 package includes appetizers, buffet dinner, prizes and loads of fun! Gather a group of friends and join the rest of the crowd at White Pines. Sign up by January 20, 2012 to reserve your spots! Friday Night All You Can Eat Fish Fry It begins February 10 in the Club Room Restaurant. On Fridays, from 4 to 9 p.m. you may enjoy either beer-battered or cornmeal fried fish (or both!). Your meal includes: cole slaw, french fries and garlic bread. If fish doesn’t appeal to you, we offer an All-You-Can-Eat Soup & Salad Bar, which you may enjoy as a meal or a side dish to the Fish Fry for an additional cost. Other menu items also are available. Bring your family, meet up with friends and enjoy the food.

Teen New Year’s Dance

Celebrate the year 2012 with your friends at the first New Year’s Dance for teens! We will have live music, concession food for sale, supervision, photo booth, and games. Get all your friends together and celebrate New Year’s at the Park District’s Gym! Make sure to DRESS UP and we will have a chance to win prizes for the best dressed. Student ID is required for entry at the door. You can SAVE $2 if you PRE-REGISTER. Any questions please call or e-mail Kelly Nagle. KN717001-01 Fri, Jan 13 6:00-8:00pm Grades: 6-8 Limit: 20, 150 Location: DGLC-Gym Fee: $3 pre-register, $5 at the door

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Elvis Lives! The Ultimate Tribute

2012 Water Park Pass Prices Pass Type

January-April 30 Res/Non-res

Starting May 1 Res/Non-res

Youth (3-17)

$79/$105

$109/$136

Adult (18-54)

$79/$105

$109/$136

Couple (any 2 in household)

$115/$144

$145/$181

Family of 3

$139/$174

$169/$181

Family of 4

$159/$199

$189/$211

Family of 5

$179/$224

$209/$261

Each additional after 5

$20/$25

Senior (55+)

$75/$94

$105/$131

Senior Couple

$105/$131

$135/$169

Water Park Passes do require a picture ID with current address for Adults and Birth Certificate for children. For 2012 Water Park Pass & Household Policies, including definitions, requirements, and limitations of Family and Couples Passes, visit the Leisure Center or contact Rory at (630) 238-4920 or rjoyce@bensenvilleparkdistrict.org.

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Twist the night away with that special someone! Dads and daughters, Moms and sons, everyone’s invited to have some FUN. You’ll enjoy an evening which includes a delicious dinner and dancing with a live DJ and prizes. Each child will receive a special gift and all parent/ child couples will receive a photo to remember the special occasion. BE SURE TO DRESS YOUR BEST FOR THIS EXCITING NIGHT OUT! Friday, February 10 6:00-9:00pm Age: 5 – 12 accompanied by a parent or adult Limit: 30, 150 Deadline: Feb 3 Location: White Pines Banquet Hall Fee: $20/$25 per child & $15/$20 per adult $15/$20 per additional child (same family only) N e w s

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In 2012, the Bensenville Park District has expanded its period of discounted Early Bird Pass Sales. Instead of only being able to purchase Passes at the discounted rate from April 1 – April 30, you can now conveniently get this rate starting in January through April 30 at the Leisure Center. Don’t wait for the heat to arrive before you buy your family’s Passes – the rates do go up May 1st!

Sweetheart Ball Friday, February 10

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SG708001-01 Saturday, February 4 6:30-10:00pm Age: 18+ Limit: 30 Deadline: Jan 12 Location: Rosemont Theatre Fee: $58/$63

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An unforgettable multi-media and live musical journey across Elvis’ life. A variety of tribute artists, who have competed to appear in this event, are joined by a live band, backup singers, dancers, an Ann-Margret performer, as well as iconic imagery made available from the Graceland archives. The production showcases each performer portraying Elvis in one of four eras: the 1950s, 1960s, his movie career and his concert years for a complete musical package. Seats are in the front section. No meal.

Fenton Community High School District 100 1000 W. Green Street Bensenville, IL 60106 630-766-2500 www.fenton100.org

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Board of Education

Mimi Anderson, President Dave Shimanek, Vice President Dave Sbertoli, Secretary Dorothy Lange Mary Rivera Dave Vogel Laura Wassinger

Administration

Dr. Kathie Pierce, Superintendent Mr. Todd Leden, Principal Ms. Jane Lawnicki, Director of Business Operations

Calendar Reminders Monday, January 2 No School Institute Day Tuesday, January 3 Classes Resume

Fenton High School Named to “Top High Schools in America” List Fenton Community High School has been recognized as one of the “Top High Schools in America” by the Washington Post. The list, compiled by The Post’s Jay Mathews, uses a measure he calls, the “Challenge Index” to measure how effectively high schools prepare students for college. Mathews has been rating Washington-area high schools since 1998 but this year he rated over 27,000 high schools in the United States with just 2,050 schools making the cut. Only 86 Illinois high schools are named. To view the entire list, visit: http://apps.washingtonpost.com/ highschoolchallenge/schools/2011/list/national/, or visit the Washington Post website and search “Top High Schools in America.”

Bensenville Intergovernmental Group Sponsors Student Council Members Student council members from Fenton High School and Blackhawk Middle School participated in the Bensenville Intergovernmental Group (BIG) Program. The program introduces students to local government. The culminating activity was the BIG Student Leadership Board meeting in which student council members provided community updates and discussed relevant community issues. Pictured from left sitting: Jocelyn Souvannesy, Jack Zakrzewski, Lucia Suchan, Monika Makowiecki. Standing: Heena Amin, Stephanie Medina, Ellie Gonzales, Jose Diaz, Andrea Ghanimah, Marisa Santore, Sara Kochanski.

Monday, January 16 No School Martin Luther King Holiday Thursday, January 19 8th Grade Orientation 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Monday, February 20 No School Presidents’ Day The District 100 Board of Education will hold a regular business meetings on January 23 and February 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the board room at Fenton Community High School. Parents and community members are invited to attend.

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Illinois State Scholars The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is pleased to recognize the following Fenton High School students who have been named Illinois State Scholars for their outstanding academic achievement. Students are selected based on the combination of exemplary college entrance examination scores and record high school achievement. Masa Arifovic

Nikoleta Labovic

Jeremy Shimanek

Christopher Bango

Mateusz Lewczuk

Elvira Toledo

Thao Dang

Monika Makowiecki

Blake Tutt

Alexander Garcia

Jacqueline Nevarez

Nicolas Uhalde

Katie Glomp

Casey O’Donnell

Claudia Urban

Kassie Heeter

Henry Penicnak

Nina Vogel

Emily Johnson

Diana Pop

Colin Wallace, Colin

Tabitha Johnson

Dennis Raymundo

Reeve Wallis

McKenzie Kern

Karina Rivera

Brittany Welmers

Joanna Kolodziej

Alf Sanford

Jack Zakrzewski

Samantha Kubica

Taylor Schaub

FHS Welcomes Italian Students from Sicily

On Friday, November 18, Fenton welcomed eight students from Cefalù, Sicily. The foreign exchange program was organized by Sister Cities and made possible through the support of the Village of Bensenville, the City of Wood Dale, Gullo International Development Corporation and Fenton High School staff. Fenton guidance counselor, Ms. Ziemianin-Garrett coordinated the Fenton program. For her efforts, she received a Board Salute from the District 100 Board of Education. The Italian students lived with Fenton host families, shadowed the students during the school day, and had the opportunity to visit many popular Chicago sites. In addition, the Italian students spent Thanksgiving with their host families.

Pictured from left: Angela Sardone, Luana La Martina, Nina Vogel (FHS) Lukasz Guzek (FHS) Serena Calabrese, Juliana Lasala, Mario Crapa, Maria Santa Garbo, Alessandra Bancale, Stephanie Marcotte (FHS), Rosaria Gulioso, Maria Concetta Cicero, Caterina Coccia, Alyssa Bates (FHS), Daisy Mora (FHS) and kneeling Ms. Fortunata Luparello and Ms. Kim Ziemianin (FHS).

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Academic Team Honors For the first time in school history, the Fenton High School Academic Team is ranked in the Top 100 Teams according to hsquizbowl. org, an online quizbowl resource center. The site maintains an ongoing season ranking of all the academic teams in the United States based on tournament results. High School Academic Teams compete in the Scholastic Bowl, a statewide contest in which two teams compete by answering questions related to a variety of topics including literature, math, science, history, art, music, and sports. Participants buzz in to answer questions and then work as a team to collectively solve challenges.

Music Booster Fundraiser The FHS Music Booster’s annual fundraiser, Spaghetti with a Song, is scheduled for Sunday, February 19 from 1-4 p.m. at Fenton Community High School. The event includes a meal, entertainment and the opportunity to bid on a variety of raffle baskets. All proceeds benefit the FHS Music Booster’s Senior Scholarship Fund and other music related needs. For more information or to purchase a ticket, contact Seredy Williams at Williams@ fenton100.org or FHS music booster presidents at fhsmusicbooster. president@gmail.com. N e w s

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Project CARE Mentors Needed for Middle School

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Board of Education

Patty Reyes, President Kathie Bossier, Vice Pres. Jorge Sanchez, Treasurer Nancy Quinn, Secretary Bob Laudadio Rev. Luis F. Reyes Cindee Hazen Dr. James Stelter, Superintendent

Directory of Schools

Blackhawk Middle School 630-766-2601 Bob Pape, Principal Perry Finch, Asst. Principal Sarah Casson, Asst. Principal Chippewa School 630-766-7611 Nicole Robinson, Principal W. A. Johnson School 630-766-2605 Jennifer Ban, Principal Mohawk School 630-766-2604 Madelyn Di Rienzo-Devers, Principal Tioga School 630-766-2602 Amy Prester, Principal

Every Friday morning at 11 a.m., Vineeta Shivde steps into the world of middle school for an hour. Her regular job at a hospital lab is worlds away from her work with students in the middle school. Vineeta Shivde is Vineeta Shivde is a middle school mentor at Blackhawk Middle a Project CARE School. More community volunteers are needed to work with mentor, and one students during the school day. of just a handful working in the middle school. The District 2 program, which has been serving students in kindergarten To volunteer through 5th grade for 15 years, just expanded for Project CARE, to the middle school last year and is looking contact Lara Schwarz, for more community members to get 630-766-2604, involved. or email: “I thought that kids would feel they were lschwarz@bsd2.org older and didn’t need help anymore,” Mrs. Shivde said, who volunteered at Johnson School for six years before moving up to middle school, along with her daughter. “I thought they would be so much more independent, but kids (in middle school) are still being kids and they still need the help. It’s fun to just be around them.” Mrs. Shivde’s background helps her feel at home in Mr. Schneider’s 6th grade science classroom. “Kids in 6th grade want your attention and they want it right now – she is an extra pair of hands to help provide that,” Mr. Schneider said. Project CARE needs volunteers for all schools right now. Volunteers are needed primarily to help struggling students with reading and math. “Students look forward to the mentors coming and working with them. Besides the academic support, mentors provide positive adult role models for our students, and the volunteers and students do form a bond. It’s a win-win situation for the student and adult,” said Bob Pape, Blackhawk Middle School Principal. If you have just an hour a week you can dedicate to helping students, please contact Project Care coordinator Lara Schwarz at 630-766-2604.

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Ecolab receives Friend of Education Award

Ecolab was presented with the 2011 Freinds of Education Award by the Bensenville Education Association for the company’s support of District 2’s staff, students and mission.

Ecolab sponsors an education grant program that has provided teachers in every school in District 2 with technology and other classroom equipment.

recent years, including document cameras, reading materials for secondlanguage learners, SMART Boards and other technology equipment. The Friend of Education Award plaque commemorated the recipients by name and is displayed at the District office.

Chris Cox, an Ecolab manager, came to Chippewa School on Monday, Nov. 14 to receive the award for the international sanitation supply company, which has a plant in Elk Grove Village. Angie Adams, Bensenville Education Association co-president, presented the award. Many teachers have received grants through the Ecolab’s Visions for Learning grants in

Angie Adams, left, co-president of the Bensenville Education Association, presents the Friend of Education award to Ecolab representative Chris Cox.

School Closing Information

If severe weather forces schools to close overnight, the District will send phone messages home around 6 a.m. to all school family households. Information will also be posted on the District Website, www.bsd2.org, and sent to Newsflash subscribers via email. School closures are also reported

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School Closing System, is broadcast on local and television stations, the least reliable source.

Attention Parents!

Mark your calendars: Kindergarten registration for all District 2 schools will be held March 20. Watch for details and times in next newsletter.

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Construction Update When will the additions at Tioga and Johnson schools be completed? Both additions are expected to be ready for move in before the start of school in August 2012. Will there be school boundary changes? After analyzing enrollment data, it appears there will be no need for any major boundary changes. To equalize enrollment, some students currently attending Tioga and Chippewa schools will move to Johnson School in August 2012. Generally, students involved in changing schools are those who are attending Tioga and Chippewa because there was not enough space at their home school of Johnson or Mohawk when they enrolled in the District. There will also be consideration given to 4th and 5th graders whose parents want them to stay with the same student population before moving to middle school. When will Chippewa School move into Tioga? Chippewa School will move into Tioga for the start of school in August 2012. When will Mohawk School move? The renovation of the existing building at Johnson needs to be complete before there is enough room for all the students from Mohawk. Renovation begins as soon as school is out in May 2012, and will take a minimum of four months to complete. Will there be any opportunities for the community to see the new schools or commemorate the closing of Chippewa? Plans are forming for an end-of-year celebration at Chippewa School and to have a community reunion before the school is closed permanently. When construction is complete, there will be community open houses at both schools.

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52 Books, 52 Weeks

Did you participate in the 2011 52 Books, 52 Weeks program? The time to return your reading log is now! Turn in your reading log at the Adult Services desk anytime between January 1 and January 31 and you will be awarded a special prize for completing the program!

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Bensenville Community Public Library

200 S. Church Road Bensenville, IL 60106 www.benlib.org 630-766-4642 Mon.-Thur. ............... 9 am-9 pm Friday ....................... 9 am-5 pm Saturday..........................Closed Sunday......................1 pm-5 pm

Board of Trustees

Alan Herff, President Norbert Banaszynski, Vice Pres. Mike Zalas, Treasurer Nancy Gonzales, Secretary Kim Glomp Susan Z. Diamond Nancy S. Rizzo Jill Rodriguez, Library Director

New Services for Vision Impaired Readers

With financial assistance from the Senior Citizens Advisory Council, the Library recently obtained several new aids for low vision viewers. Housed at the reference desk are two RUBY Handheld Video Magnifiers. These full color, high brightness, portable personal video magnifiers can be used for a multitude of purposes, including enlarging prescription bottle labels or combing through the small font of a phone book. The Library also obtained a SARA CE Scanning and Reading Appliance. With built-in Braille support, this appliance turns the text on a printed page into human sounding speech. Lastly, the Library acquired an ONYX large scale magnifier. The ONYX can help low vision viewers with arduous tasks such as reading the small font on legal documents or reading a letter from an old friend. With these new tools the Library renews its commitment to serving everyone in the community.

Meet Your Library Trustees: Kim Glomp

Kim Glomp has served on the Library Board since 2007, when she was appointed to fill a vacancy. As Bensenville has been home her whole life, Kim was an active participant in community activities, and the Library has always one of her favorite spots for she and her daughters to spend time; both girls were summer volunteers in fact. Glomp’s teaching experience brings a love for learning to the Library Board table, and her favorite thing about the Library is everything it does for the kids and families in the community.

Storytimes at the Library

The Library offers a variety of storytime options throughout the year. Kids 36 months or younger are invited to join Miss Bonnie on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. for Stories for the Very a Young, a special storytime for our youngest readers. Kids between the ages of three and five can join Miss Holly as she shares her favorite stories, songs and crafts during Stories for Fun on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Children between the ages of 12 and 36 months are invited to participate in our music and movement program, Toddler Jams, on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Participants will learn rhythm and movement through song and music. Space is limited for all storytimes and registration is required to attend. To register please contact the Library at (630) 766-4642

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Sunday

FCHS No School Institute Day Drop In Storytime, 10:30am BCPL

Drop In Storytime, 10:30am BCPL FCHS District 100 Board Meeting 7pm

FCHS & BSD2 No SchoolMartin Luther King Holiday Drop In Storytime,10:30am BCPL Library Board Mtg, 7:30pm BCPL

Drop In Storytime,10:30am BCPL CDC Mtg 7pm VH

FCHS & BSD2 No School FCHS Teacher Institute Drop In Storytime, 10:30am BCPL Red Hat Ladies Mtg, 6:15pm DGLC

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Storytimes, 10:30am BCPL Quilters 7 pm BCPL

Storytimes, 10:30am BCPL Math Night & Book Fair 6pm Johnson School Village Bd of Trustees Mtg 6:30pm VH Village Comm Mtgs 7pm VH

Storytimes, 10:30am BCPL Village Comm Mtgs 6pm VH Quilters, 7pm BCPL Bensenville Lions Club, 7 p.m. at Bella Vista

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Lunch Bunch & Bingo DGLC 12-3pm Based on Book, 7pm BV Theater Toddler Jams, 10:30 am BCPL Facebook Wkshp, 10am BCPL FCHS 8th Grade Orientation 7-9 pm

Facebook Wkshp, 10 am BCPL Toddler Jams, 10:30am BCPL Garden Club Mtg, noon BCPL

Facebook Wkshp, 10am BCPL Toddler Jams 10:30 BCPL

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Kiwanis Club meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday at Mama Maria’s.

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Drop In Storytime, 10:30am BCPL FCHS Padres Unidos 7-9pm New Years Teen Dance DGLC 6-8pm

Pre-K Screening, Tiog School Drop In Storytime, 10:30am BCPL

Friday

Rotary Club meets at 12:15 p.m. every Tuesday at Two Chefs.

Book Brunch,10 am BCPL

BPD Board Meeting DGLC 6pm FAFSA Workshop, 6:30pm BCPL Family Night – Luau, 6:30 pm BCPL BSD2 BOE meeting, 7pm LLC

CH/TI PTA bingo, Chippewa 6pm Bingo Night, Chippewa 6pm FCHS Music Boosters Mtg 7pm

Storytimes, 10:30 am BCPL Village Comm Mtgs 7pm VH Village Bd of Trustees Mtg 6:30pm VH

Wednesday

FCHS & BSD2 Classes BSD2 BOE Commitee mtg resume 6:30pm LLC Senior Citizen Luncheon 11am FCHS Bison Boosters Mtg Monty’s 7pm Family Movie,7 pm BV Theater Quilters, 7pm BCPL

Tuesday

January 2012 Wellness Fair DGLC 10am-2pm

Saturday

Fred Lewis’ Big Band Concert, Storytime 10:30am BCPL 3 pm FHS Drop In Storytime, 10:30am BCPL FCHS District 100 Board of Education Meeting 7pm

President’s Day Library, village. FCHS and BDS2 schools closed

Drop In Storytime, 10:30am BCPL CDC Mtg 7pm VH

Storytimes, 10:30am BCPL Village Bd of Trustees Mtg 6:30pm VH Village Comm Mtgs 7pm VH

Storytimes, 10:30am BCPL Quilters, 7pm BCPL Bensenville Lions Club, 7 p.m. at Bella Vista Village Comm Mtgs 6pm VH Library Board Mtg, 7:30pm BCPL

FCHS Spaghetti with a Song Fundraiser 1 – 4pm

BMS Sweet and Beats 1-4pm Storytimes, 10:30am BCPL Village Bd of Trustees Mtg 6:30pm VH Village Comm Mtgs 7pm VH

Storytimes, 10:30am BCPL Senior Citizen Luncheon 11am Monty’s Family Movie, 7pm BV Theater Quilters, 7pm BCPL

Tuesday

Monday

Super Bowl Party, White PInes Drop In Storytime, 10:30am 2 pm BCPL Lit Chicks, 7pm BCPL Red Hat Ladies Mtg, 6:15pm DGLC

Sunday

Book Brunch, 10am BCPL BPD Board Meeting DGLC 6pm

FAFSA workshop 6:30 pm BCPL

24 Drop In Storytime, 10:30am BCPL

17 Drop In Storytime, 10:30am BCPL

Drop In Storytime, 10:30am BCPL Friday Night Fish Fry begins at White PInes, 4-9pm Sweetheart Ball White Pines 6-9pm FCHS Padres Unidos 7-9pm

Drop In Storytime, 10:30am BCPL

Friday

Kiwanis Club meets at 6:30 p.m. every Monday at Mama Maria’s.

BMS Band and Choir contest

Saturday

Rotary Club meets at 12:15 p.m. every Tuesday at Two Chefs.

Toddler Jams, 10:30am BCPL Birthday Bingo DGLC 1-3pm Fine Arts Fest, Tioga 6pm

Toddler Jams, 10:30am BCPL Lunch Bunch & Bingo DGLC 12-3pm Fine Arts Fest, Mohawk 7pm Based on Book 7pm BV heater

Toddler Jams, 10:30am BCPL Book Discussion, 7pm BCPL

Thursday

Family Night – Stories to Love, Toddler Jams, 10:30am BCPL Garden Club Mtg, noon BCPL 6:30pm BCPL FCHS Music Boosters Mtg Fine Arts Festival, 7pm 7pm Johnson School

FAFSA workshop, 6:30 pm BCPL BSD2 BOE special mtg 6:30pm LLC FCHS Bison Boosters Mtg 7pm

Wednesday

February 2012