June 2014 Final Newsletter by Village of Westchester, IL

Village of

Westchester June 2014 Newsletter

From the Desk of The President POLICE DEPARTMENT

FIRE DEPARTMENT

SCHOOL DISTRICT

14 Congratulations to newly sworn ﬁreﬁghters 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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ANNUAL WATER QUALITY REPORT

PUBLIC WORKS

Hurray for Summer! We are finally 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 flooding issues and a great deal of headaches for homeowners and government officials. As I saw the repeated photos and pleas for help on the news it brought me back to the April 18, 2013 flood 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 firehouse on Liberty Street. I

flashbacked 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 first survivors and then to dig to recover bodies. Walking north we passed by the reflecting 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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Preventing residential burglary 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

Police blotter

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.

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

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 2) At 12:50 pm on April 16, 2014, person(s) entered an unlocked a Theft of Vehicle was reported on vehicle and removed an IPAD. the 2200 block of Enterprise Drive. The IPAD was later recovered at The resident reported that between an apartment complex in North 8:00am and 12:00pm an unknown Riverside by Westchester Police person took their vehicle while detectives. parked in a parking lot. 6) At 2:00 pm on April 25, 2014 a 3) At 10:25 am on April 18, 2014, Burglary was reported at St. Joseph a Criminal Damage to Property High School located at 1840 Mayfair. was reported on the 11100 block An employee reported unknown of Windsor Drive. The resident person(s) entered the building and reported that unknown person(s) removed food and beverage items. reportedly broke 2 fence posts. 7) At 10:44 pm on May 2, 2014 a 4) At 2:32 am on April 20, 2014, a Residential Burglary was reported Retail Theft Arrest occurred at the on the 2100 block of Boeger. The Shell Gas Station located at 10200 resident reported that unknown Roosevelt Road. A 24 year old male person(s) entered their residence was arrested for retail theft and through an open garage door and battery after battering an employee removed jewelry.

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: rverber@westchesterpolice. com. 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

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

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 SAFETY…SAFETY…SAFETY charge of 1.005 cents per kilowatt School is going to be out for the hour plus the Purchased Energy summer break in a few days. Kids Adjustment (PEA) ComEd is allowed and families will be out in force on to charge by law that fluctuates our streets and parks. That means month to month with a maximum of more bicycle riding, jogging, dog 0.5 cents per kilowatt hour making walkers and people out on our streets the total ComEd charge of 8.096 per and sidewalks. As the topic suggests kilowatt hour for summer months your safety is our prime concern. The June-September, with a possible Secretary of State does have a booklet change of non-summer rates, October available at www.cyberdrive.com that -May, in September 2014. has the rules of the road that bicyclists On May 28, 2014, our consultant are required to adhere to. Riding with NIMEC, who represents over 100 the flow of traffic, stopping at stop client municipalities, will be bidding signs, and obeying the “Rules of The for the Village of Westchester once Road” for bicyclists will let you arrive again. On that date, our Village safely at your destination. Manager has been given the authority from the Board to commit or not to MUNICIPAL AGGREGATION commit to a new rate as she had done As you may be aware from newspaper, 2 years ago. There are several factors and television reports, electric rates on the table, as well as questions as a are going up considerably. Two years result of the volatility in the electric ago, through referendum, the voters supplier market. allowed the village to enter into an Will the rate be less than the ComEd agreement with a provider other Rate? What is the length of time to than ComEd to purchase power. As be locked into the contract with the a result of the bid, which contract successful supplier? Should we return

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.

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

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Sunday, June 1 Morning 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 2 Pool Opens hours 4-8pm, Westchester Park District Registration 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 3

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, 9:00amNoon, St. Joseph High School, a day of fitness and activities for all ages, sponsored by the Citizens Advisory Board

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 Sunday, June 8 10 a.m. Return home bus boards Morning Worship Service/ at 3:15 p.m. and departs for home Evening Worship Service, 10:45am/ at 3:30 p.m. Call Marianne @ 7086:00pm, Westchester Bible Church, 562-3766 as soon as possible to 10600 W. Cermak Rd, www. secure a reservation. If you have westchesterbiblechurch.org any questions please call Corrine Sunday School- Small Group Bible @708-531-9496. I hope you all have Studies, 9:30-10:30am, Westchester an enjoyable summer. Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd, www.westchesterbiblechurch.org Friday, June 13

Board of Education Committee of the Whole at WMS (6:30 PM) Westchester Public School Ladies Bible Study- In Depth Monday, June 9 Study of Genesis, 1:00pm-2:00pm, Park District Session I Day Camp Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd., www. Begins, Westchester Park District Session 1 Park District Swim westchesterbiblechurch.org Lessons Begins, Westchester Park Wednesday, June 4 Tai Chi – Wellness, 4:30 PM - District Tuesday, June 10 Divine Providence Narthex, 2600 Village Board Meeting at 7:00 Mayfair PM in the Village Hall Court Room Ambassadors (Grades 7th-12th), with the Committee of the Whole 6:45pm-8:00pm, Westchester Bible Meeting immediately following. Last Day of School EC/Pre-K & Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd, www. Kindergarten, Westchester Public westchesterbiblechurch.org Schools Ladies Bible Study- In Depth Adult Bible Study/Prayer Meeting from 7:00pm-8:00pm, Westchester Study of Genesis, 1:00pm-2:00pm, Bible Church, Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd, Westchester 10600 W. Cermak Rd., www. www.westchesterbiblechurch.org westchesterbiblechurch.org

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Wednesday, June 11

Women of Providence-Quilters, Wednesday Movie Night featuring 9 AM -- D.P. Ministry Center, 2540 “Ice Age” 6:00 PM at the Library. Mayfair Tai Chi – Wellness, 4:30 PM – Divine Providence Narthex, 2600 Last Day of School for 8th Grade Mayfair and graduation @ Hinsdale Central H.S. (7:00 PM)Westchester Public Last Day of School Grades 1-7, Schools Westchester Public School Friday, June 6 Half Day Inservice (see school First Friday Adoration, Opening calendar for dismissal times), Prayers at 8 AM until Benediction Westchester Public Schools at 7PM -- Ministry Center Chapel, Ambassadors (Grades 7th-12th), 2540 Mayfair 6:45pm-8:00pm, Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd, www. Reformer’s Unanimous – RU, westchesterbiblechurch.org 7:00pm-9:00pm, Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd, www. Adult Bible Study/Prayer Meeting from 7:00pm-8:00pm, Westchester westchesterbiblechurch.org Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd, www.westchesterbiblechurch.org Saturday, June 7

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 / smorton@stjoeshs.org. Wednesday Movie Night featuring “Dr. Doolittle” at 6:00 PM at the Library. Tai 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/Pray Meeting from 7:00pm-8:00pm, Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd, www.westchesterbiblechurch.org

Library Workshop for Seniors 10:00 AM at Library. Contact Adult Dept at (708) 562-3573. Thursday, June 19 Reformer’s Unanimous – RU, The Science of Telescopes, 4:00 – 7:00pm-9:00pm, Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd, www. 5:00 PM at Library. Program is for all ages (children, teens and adults). westchesterbiblechurch.org Contact Youth Dept at (708) 5623573. Saturday, June 14 Women of Providence-Quilters, Electronics Recycling & Food 9 AM -- D.P. Ministry Center, 2540 Drive, 9:00am-Noon, for more Mayfair information or to volunteer contact Carl Celestino at carlcelestino@ Board of Education Meeting at yahoo.com WMS (7:00 PM), Westchester Public School Sunday, June 15 June meeting of the Chicago Morning Worship Service/ Suburban Radio Association is Evening Worship Service, 10:45am/ Thursday evening,@ Grace Lutheran 6:00pm, Westchester Bible Church, Church in Westchester. The club 10600 W. Cermak Rd, www. meets downstairs in the Fellowship westchesterbiblechurch.org Hall and meetings are open to the Sunday School- Small Group Bible public. Doors open by 7 PM and Studies, 9:30-10:30am, Westchester meeting starts at 7:30. The church Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd, is located at 1101 Manchester Ave.. www.westchesterbiblechurch.org www.csraham.com for info.

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Friday, June 20

Ladies Bible Study- In Depth Taizé Prayer, 7:30 PM –Divine Study of Genesis, 1:00pm-2:00pm, Westchester Bible Church, Providence Church, 2600 Mayfair 10600 W. Cermak Rd., www. westchesterbiblechurch.org Saturday, June 21

Wednesday, June 18

Fr. Tom’s Retirement Mass – 5 PM A Night to Inspire to celebrate and –Divine Providence Church, 2600 enrich the arts at St. Joseph High Mayfair School featuring performances from…Linda Clifford, FiveReception for Fr.Tom – McInerney Time Grammy Nominated Artist; Center (School) 2500 Mayfair – Shelley MacArthur, Chanteuse See PRESIDENT, page 31 Extraordinaire; Rodrick Dixon,

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tags have been issued. Those of you who have not purchased your vehicle tag will be subject to police ticketing Continued from page 5 with a fine of $75 that increases to $100 after 10 days of non- payment, you will find a listing of companies, plus being charged a double fee for charges, and terms. the tag itself. Based on the code it will Hopefully we will get the lowest becomes quite costly to be delinquent rate possible but I am told it will be in purchasing your vehicle sticker. nowhere near the 4.86 cent hour rate Officers are authorized to write the we have enjoyed for the past 2 years. tickets anywhere they can view the violation including parking lots, on COMED NEWS the street, or even stopping you for Since we are in the ComEd territory driving with an expired sticker, just for service and saving money by like they can for having an expired conserving power this summer is license plate sticker. I’m not going a goal all of us should be working to apologize for the issuance of the towards. I would suggest you go to tickets from the police, as I know ComEd’s web site www.comed.com over my 28 years here as a police and look for ways to decrease your officer I, along with my colleagues, usage. I recall my Dad telling us wrote hundreds of them. To the kids every time you turn on a light owners who purchased the 10,500 switch it cost 5 cents. Back then I Westchester vehicle stickers on time, guess that was his way to teach us Thank You. to conserve power costs. There are many suggestions on their website DIVINE PROVIDENCE PARISH SAYS to save money by using Energy Star FAREWELL Farewell to our Pastor, Rev. Thomas products available at many hardware E. Unz and home centers. After twelve years of serving as WESTCHESTER VEHICLE TAG SALES Pastor at Divine Providence The Village of Westchester relies on Parish, Fr.Tom will be retiring. Calling the sales of yearly vehicle stickers for to mind his many accomplishments revenue to run the village just like in our parish, we know that he will the State of Illinois relies on yearly be missed. license plate sticker renewals for state As we review his “Footsteps of Faith revenue. Over the past few years we — Celebrating “The Journey,” we have seen a decline in the purchase realize the many steps he has taken of the stickers. In 2010 we received on his journey of faith to Divine a list of all the vehicles registered to Providence. the Village of Westchester from the He began his career as a teacher Secretary of State’s office. The records at St. Mary of the Lake School in indicated close to 15k vehicles Uptown Chicago in 1967 and taught registered in town. I’m sure there is Math and Science there until 1975. a certain percentage of people who After receiving his Master’s Degree have moved or sold their cars and in Educational Administration from have not changed their registration, Loyola University in 1975, he served as required by law to do, just like the as principal of St. James School in number of drivers licenses I have Maywood until 1979. His answered come across where the person had God’s call to the priesthood and was moved from the indicated address a student of theology at Mundelein and have not contacted the Illinois Seminary from 1979 to 1983. In 1982 Secretary of State. he was ordained a transitional deacon Based on the number of vehicle and served at St. Mary of Celle Parish stickers sold in 2013, we mailed in Berwyn for 1 year. He was ordained approximately 12,500 renewal forms a priest on May 7, 1983. From 1983 at the end of February 2014 to the to 1989 he served as associate pastor owners of the vehicles who purchased at Our Lady of the Mount Parish in the tags last year. The Board, over the Cicero. He then moved on to being past years changed the date of display associate pastor at St. Luke Parish in to April 30th instead of February 15th River Forest until August 1991. to accommodate the cold weather In August, 1991 Cardinal Bernardin in scraping off the old sticker and appointed Fr.Tom pastor of St. Pius X putting a new current one on your Parish in Stickney where he served vehicle in the dead of winter. until June 30, 2002 when Cardinal With that, beginning May 1st the George appointed him pastor of price of all the vehicle stickers Divine Providence Parish here in doubled. I can assure you the Board Westchester. Our parish has enjoyed had discussed the matter and was Fr. Tom’s homilies and his spirit making a statement that the purchase and has benefited from his many was required and that a penalty was accomplishments. He conducted the going to be assessed per vehicle for Millennium Campaign in the parish non compliance. To date over 10,500 which enabled the parish to complete

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.

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

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WESTCHESTER’S GET OUT AND PLAY DAY

On Saturday, June 7th, from 9am to Noon, our Citizen Advisory Board is place, anywhere. He will be a great hosting a “Get Out And Play Day” at addition to the excellent PW staff the St. Joseph High School. The event presently employed. is being identified as a Morning of Thomas Hatzold started as our part Fitness for All Ages. Many planned time Plan Reviewer/Inspector on May activities are on tap for the day with 19. His background is architecture businesses and organizations on and he comes to us from TPI, a 3rd hand for fitness tips for improving party plan review/inspection service. and enhancing physical fitness. He also was most recently acting as More information is included in the the Building Commissioner Pro-Tem newsletter. For more details see the for the Village of Morton Grove. He full page event flyer in this issue of was the building commissioner for the newsletter. Itasca for 11 years. He will be working Monday-Wednesday, and Fridays DIVINE INFANT GOLF OUTING For the past 62 years the DI Men’s assisting Building Commissioner Tony Saviano in the expedition of building Club has been in operation as a social club as well as a financial supporter plans and permits approval. to many community events and WESTCHESTER STREET PROGRAM programs including Boy’s Baseball, ON TRACK Girls Softball, Miracles in Progress, and Phase I of our 2014 Pavement the Veterans Day Run. The DI Men’s Rehabilitation program is well Club is hosting their annual Golf underway. Contractor Joseph Nardulli Outing on Friday June 13, 2014 at the and his crew have been removing Bloomingdale Golf Club, 181 N. Glen and replacing curbs and driveway Ellyn Rd. Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108. aprons in concrete on Downing Ave. The event will start at 12:30 pm sign (Cermak to Windsor); Buckingham in with a 1:30pm Shotgun. The cost is Ave. (Cermak to Windsor); Essex $120, per person. Reservations need Ave. (Sunnyside to Hawthorne); to be made and paid for by June 7th. Hawthorne Ave. (Windsor to the Cul- Reservations contact Bob Eisenhart de-sac); and Wakefield Street (Wolf to at 708-254-9059 or reisenhart@ Boeger). From the looks of the project sbcglobal.net. we will be on track to complete Donors/ Sponsors are being sought reconstruction of those streets by the to make this year’s outing a success. target date of July 11th 2014. For more information contact Neil Phase II is scheduled to begin August Boyle 708-267-6305 ngboyle@aol. 25 to October 17th. Those streets to com or Patrick Casey 708-804-9556 at be reconstructed are Portsmouth casey0912@att.net Ave. (Drury to Dickens); Suffolk Ave. (Roosevelt to Gladstone); Norfolk Ave. FATHERS DAY GREETING Father’s Day is June 15, 2014 in many (Drury to Dickens); and Portsmouth countries. It is a celebration honoring Ave. (Canterbury to Kent). fathers and celebrating fatherhood, PW CREW BEGINS CRACK FILLING paternal bonds, and the influence Since May 1st, weather permitting, of fathers in society. Many countries our PW crews have been crack filling celebrate it on the third Sunday of the seams along the curb, center line June, but it is also celebrated widely and any lateral crack on our streets. on other days. Father’s Day was Several full skids of a tar substance created to complement Mother’s Day, have been purchased and being put a celebration that honors mothers down to help prevent water infiltration and motherhood. that in cold weather contributes to Father’s Day was founded in Spokane, the buckling of pavement due to the Washington and first celebrated at freeze/thaw cycle. the YMCA on June 19, 1910 by Sonora Smart Dodd. Her father, the Civil War PW CREWS BEGIN PARKWAY RESTO- veteran William Jackson Smart, was RATION a single parent who raised his six Throughout the winter, many streets children there.After hearing a sermon and parkways were the victim of about Mother’s Day in 1909, she told water-main breaks. Additionally, PW her pastor that fathers should have crews have been removing many ash a similar holiday honoring them. trees infected with the Emerald Ash Although she initially suggested June Borer. Crews have been removing the 5, her father’s birthday, the pastors grindings left by the stump removal, did not have enough time to prepare replacing the dirt and seeding the their sermons, and the celebration parkways. Other dead trees located was deferred to the third Sunday of on the village parkways are being June. removed as well. 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.

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 HOUSE Chief 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.

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Cell phone users, please take note of another scam involving your cell In the United States, Flag Day phone. A computer calls random is celebrated on June 14. It cell phone numbers. Your phone commemorates the adoption of rings only once and the computer the flag of the United States, which calling hangs up. If you decide to happened on that day in 1777 by call back, the telephone number is resolution of the Second Continental charged $19.95 and an additional $9 Congress. The United States Army per minute if you happen to stay on also celebrates the Army Birthday the line to listen to the advertisement. on this date; Congress adopted “the The calls have been coming from a American continental army” after 268 or 473 area codes. Avoid these reaching a consensus position in the charges by not returning the calls Committee of the Whole on June 14, from these or any area codes you 1775. are not familiar with. I am told that The week of June 14 is designated as phone carriers are not able to block “National Flag Week.” During National these type of calls. Flag Week, the president will issue a proclamation urging U.S. citizens to DO NOT CALL REGISTRY The Federal Trade Commission fly the American flag for the duration of that week. The flag should also oversees the National Do Not Call be displayed on all government Registry. The purpose of this registry buildings. Some organizations hold is to allow consumers to opt out of parades and events in celebration receiving marketing calls at home. of America’s national flag and You can register home and cell phone everything it represents.The National numbers, either online at the registry Flag Day Foundation holds an annual website or by calling the registry. observance for Flag Day on the Telemarketers are required to check second Sunday in June. The program the Do Not Call list every 31 days and includes a ceremonial raising of remove any registered phone numbers the flag, recitation of the Pledge of from their call lists. So, within 31 days Allegiance, singing of the Nation after you register, you should see a sharp drop in telemarketing calls Anthem, a parade and more. Instructions ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY • 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 312814-2595 (TTY: 1-800-964-3013). Tips for Donating Find 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 Fraud You 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 Scams Especially 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 703-2760100 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.

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.

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At 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 SORROW IN OUR MIDSTS Carpino. On April 28th, Westchester lost a Bid Results – Enterprise Drive 2MG staple in the fabric of our community. High Tank Exterior Painting Project – Ms. Rosemary Joyce, owner of the Ms. Matthys, Rosemary Joyce Real Estate Inc.,passed An Ordinance Authorizing the Village away. The passing of Rosemary Joyce of Westchester to Borrow Funds from means that the Village of Westchester the Public Water Supply Loan Program has lost an Icon. Rosemary was a through the Illinois Environmental one of the first female real estate Protection Agency (Discussion Only) sales agents in Westchester. She built – Ms. Matthys, Intergovernmental her business up to one of the most Agreement – S.W.A.P – President respected businesses in Westchester. Pulia. Her tenacious style and her Government Consulting Services – willingness to mentor many realtors Administrative Consulting Specialists who are presently operating today is - Chief Carpino. a testament to her ability. She will be Schneider Electric – Andover sorely missed by her family, friends and System Maintenance Agreement –Ms. coworkers, and countless people she Matthys. assisted in making homeownership a Prevailing Wages – Ms. Matthys, dream come true. Amendment to Ordinance 142049 – An Ordinance Authorizing FROM THE BOARD MAY 13, 2014 the Sale of Surplus Property of the At the May 13, 2014 Village Board Village of Westchester and Waiving Meeting, the following items were Competitive Bidding and Authorizing approved under the Consent Agenda; the Purchase of a 2014 Ford Utility The Record of Bills ending 05-8- Police Interceptor from Currie Motors 2014 in the amount not to exceed $ Fleet. 925,531.57. The following two items were The April 2014 Department Reports. discussed under Old Business; Minutes of the April 1, 2014 Special Insurance Renewal – Ms. Potempa Board Meeting, Minutes of the April 22, Municipal Aggregation Update 2014 Village Board Meeting, Minutes (Handout) – Ms. Matthys.

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Sunday, June 22 Morning 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 23 Session 2 Park District Swim Lessons Begins, Westchester Park District

Tuesday, June 24 Village 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.

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Field Day 2014, a 24-hour Amateur Radio demonstration of emergency Ambassadors (Grades 7th-12th), preparedness, free and open to 6:45pm-8:00pm, Westchester Bible the public. Chicago Suburban Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd, www. Radio Association, which meets in Westchester, will once again set up westchesterbiblechurch.org it’s Field Day operation at Veterans Adult Bible Study/Prayer Meeting Park in North Riverside. The park from 7:00pm-8:00pm, Westchester is located off of 26th Street, west Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd, of Harlem Avenue and the North Riverside Mall. The event runs www.westchesterbiblechurch.org from Noon Saturday through Noon Sunday June 28 and 29 with setup Thursday, June 26 and take down activities before and TAG meeting (Teen Advisory after. Come out and see Amateur Group) 6:30 PM at Library. Contact Radio in action and take a turn at Teen or Youth Dept at (708) 562- the mike. Check www.csraham. 3573. com for info. Movie in the Park, 8:30pm at the Community Center Park, 10201 Sunday, June 29 Bond St., featuring FROZEN with Morning Worship Service/ live appearances by Elsa, Anna, and Evening Worship Service, 10:45am/ Olaf from 7:30-8:30pm. 6:00pm, Westchester Bible Church, Friday, June 27 10600 W. Cermak Rd, www. Reformer’s Unanimous – RU, westchesterbiblechurch.org

Park District Session II Day Camp Begins, Westchester Park District

Wednesday, July 2 Wednesday Movie Night featuring “Walking with Dinosaurs” 6:00 PM at Library

Friday, July 4 Westchester’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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