March 2019 Village of Westchester Newsletter by Village of Westchester, IL

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Westchester’s Annual Celebration On Saturday January 26th Westchester’s Chamber of Commerce held it’s annual Celebrate Westchester Dinner at Joseph Tousek’s Alpine Banquet Haus. This yearly community event severs many purposes. The opportunity for residents, local businesses and members of Westchester’s various municipal organizations to come together, dine and applaud the achievements made in our Village and to honor those who made those successes. The Dinner began with thanks given to the Members and Directors of the Chamber of Commerce for their hard work to our community and the installation of the new Officers and Directors who will take up the responsibility for leading the Chamber for the upcoming year. The Chamber also presented to the audience its annual charitable donations to various community organizations. A special announcement was made to the audience, the Westchester Village Board will be bestowing a special award to Lifetime Chamber of Commerce Member and one of Westchester’s most active citizens Mr. William Ernst. Because of his devotion and commitment to Village, Newcastle Avenue will be dedicated in his honor. The Dinner ceremony continued with each of Westchester’s municipal organizations formally presenting Persons of the Year awards to citizens who have distinguished themselves for their contributions, dedication and service to our

community This years’ recipients’ • Westchester of Commerce 2018 President’s Award: John Lorenzo • Chamber of Commerce Business Image Award: Dr. Steve Petrak, Petrak Family Chiropractic • Chamber of Commerce Community Service Award: Westchester Public Library • Chamber of Commerce Persons of the Year: Sue & Bill Martin, Ceramic Art Café • Westchester Public Library Person of the Year: Sally Kill • Westchester School District 92 ½ Persons of the Year: Barbara Lappe, Ricki Schlau • Westchester Park District Persons of the Year: Jennifer and Rich Kryczka, Kathy Kabeczko, Kelly La Bellarte, Mark Dedowicz • Village of Westchester Person of the Year: Bethanny Alexander

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From the Board

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At the January 8, 2019 Village Board Meeting, the following items were approved under the Consent and Active Agendas: • Approval of the Record of Bills ending 01/08/19 in the amount not to exceed $1,962,610.93. • i. Minutes of the December 11, 2018 Village Board Meeting. • ii. Minutes of the December 11, 2018 Committee of the Whole Meeting. • A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Service Agreement with GW & Associates, P.C. • A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Façade Improvement Grant Program Agreement Between the Village of Westchester and Ricardo Orozco for the Property Located at 10150 W. Roosevelt Road. • An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2.42, Entitled “Economic Development Committee”, of Title 2, Entitled “Administration and Personnel”, of the Westchester Municipal Code • A Resolution Advising and Consenting to the Appointment of Certain Members to the Economic Development Committee At the January 8, 2019 Committee of the Whole meeting the following was discussed. • Village of Westchester Dog Ordinance • Village of Westchester Poultry Ordinance • Vacant Building Ordinance At the January 22, 2019 Village Board Meeting, the following items were approved under the Consent and Active Agendas: • • • 2019 • • •

Approval of the Record of Bills ending Tuesday January 8, 2019 in the amount not to exceed $1,173,053.10 Approval of the Minutes of the Board Meeting of the Village President and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Westchester Tuesday January 8, 2019 Approval of the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole of the Village President and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Westchester Tuesday January 8, A Resolution Reappointing Bill Ernst To the Firefighters Pension Board of the Village of Westchester, Illinois An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10.04, Entitled, “Dogs and Cats”, of Title 10, Entitled “Animals”, of the Westchester Municipal Code. A Resolution Reappointing Bill Ernst To the Firefighters Pension Board of the Village of Westchester, Illinois

At the January 22, 2019 Committee of the Whole meeting the following was discussed. • Crestwood Pumping Station roof replacement. • Purchase of Portable Radios • An ordinance amending Section 14.01.110, entitled “Fees,” of Article II, entitled “Permits,” of Chapter 14.01, entitled “Administration,” of Title 14, entitled “Buildings and Construction,” of the Westchester Municipal Code.

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Aging Care Connections needs your help

Dear Community Member, We need your help! During Aging Care Connections’ Aging Well Month in May (Older Americans Month) we are honoring and celebrating the volunteer efforts of older adults who generously give their time to make their communities great places to age well. The honorees are recognized as Community GEMs—older adults Going the Extra Mile through volunteer work to better their community. For Aging Well Month, community partners across the area offer fun, free, and informative seminars, activities, and events with the goal of helping older adults to age well in our communities.

Recognition of Community GEMs is part of the Aging Well Month celebration and is organized by a committee of community volunteers. Aging Well Month begins with a kick-off luncheon on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the La Grange Country Club where we recognize and celebrate the Community GEMs. Are you friends/neighbors/co-workers with a GEM? If so, please let us know! What is a GEM? A person from Lyons, Riverside or Proviso Townships, who is 60 + and has, or is currently, volunteering and making a difference in the lives of others. Please complete and submit the attached form.

You can mail or email the form and digital headshot of your honoree to the Aging Well Month Committee. We will then contact each of the GEMs to ask them the following brief interview questions: 1. What are words you live by that our community should know? 2. Why is our community a great place to age? 3. The age of the Honoree, if not included on the form A recent digital photo should also be included with the Community GEM form. If the Honoree does not have a current digital picture, we are happy

to make arrangements to have a photo taken. Please take some time to think of someone who would be a perfect fit for this honor. If you have any questions about Aging Well Month or the Community GEMs, please contact Jan Walch at 708-603-2245, c o m m u n i t y g e m s @ agingcareconnections.org Completed forms and digital photos must be submitted by Friday, March 1, 2019. Thank you for your help! Best regards, The Aging Well Month Planning Committee

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WAC Upcoming events March 30th, 2019 9AM-3PM: Empty A Closet, Fill A Belly at Village Hall. We will be collecting Clothing, Shoes, Purses, Blankets, Towels and Bedding and donating the money raised to the Westchester Food Pantry. April 4, 2019 7PM: A Cyber Guide For Parents: Protecting your children in a digital age. Westchester Village Hall, Community Room April 6, 2019 1PM-4PM: Westchester Police Department and Fire Department vs Westchester High School Juniors and Seniors Dodgeball Tournament. ***Tentatively Scheduled*** June 2019: Family Candlelight Bowl at Eden Lanes. This is an all ages Event. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Summer 2019: Movie Night at the

Westchester Public Pool. September 14, 2019: Charity Golf Outing and dinner at White Pines Golf Course in Bensenville. Golf will have a 1PM shotgun start. There will be separate dinner tickets for non-golfers who want to attend. Proceeds will be going to the 2020 8th grade trip to Washington D.C. * Dinner is 21 and over.* October 2019: Halloween Candlelight Bowl at Eden Lanes. *This is a 21 and over event* December 2019: Breakfast with Santa -For more information on these events or joining the Westchester Action Committee contact is at: thewac2017@ gmail.com, Krista Brazel 708-495-6338 Find us on Facebook: Westchester Action Committee

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A Message from the Police Chief – Steven Stelter A Message from the Police Chief – Steven Stelter Well, spring is right around the corner and if you are like me the warm weather cannot get here soon enough. I want to share with you some technology resource tips for parents. More than ever before, today’s children need their parents to help them acquire the skills to use time wisely. Technology has opened many doors to vast amounts of information, social networks around the world and new career development opportunities, all at the touch of a finger. Parents, by being technology savvy, can help children be selective in using technology for learning as well as for entertainment purposes by modeling lifelong learning skills and monitoring their children’s use of software and the web. Here are two helpful websites for parents: visit the Parent Tech Guide website to learn more about parenting in the digital age, www.parenttechguide. com. Also, the National Parent Teacher Association has initiatives in educational technology to help parents stay involved in their schools technology activities, www.pta.org. ______________________________________ _______________________________________ The Westchester Police Department realizes the importance of partnering with the citizens to insure we can provide the best services possible. The men and women are extremely dedicated to protecting those within our community. The Cook County Sheriff ’s Department has provided a drug take back box in the lobby of the Village Hall for all individuals that have the need to dispose of medications that are expired or are left

behind from a loved one. The Sheriff will maintain the box and dispose of the medications legally with no responsibility to the Village. I want to thank the Sheriff for this program. If you have old medications or medications from a lost loved one, come on down to the Village Hall and deposit them in the drug box located in the front lobby. ______________________________________ _______________________________________ The Westchester Police Department realizes the importance of partnering with the citizens to insure we can provide the best services possible. The men and women are extremely dedicated to protecting those within our community. We firmly stand by the Department’s Mission Statement which reads: “It is the mission of the Westchester Police Department to protect lives and property of the people we serve, to reduce the occurrence of crime and to continually provide professional public safety service while partnering with the community to improve the quality of life.” “Our goal is to do so with honor, integrity and accountability while conducting ourselves with the highest ethical standards to maintain public confidence and trust in our police department.” ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Identity Theft & Tax Time Identity Theft occurs when someone uses your personal information such as your social security

POLICE BLOTTER 1) At 5:30am on January 16, 2019 a Criminal Damage to Vehicle was reported at Kent and Mannheim Road. The vehicle owner reported that unknown person(s) broke a window on their vehicle sometime overnight. Nothing appears to have been taken. 2) At 12:32pm on February 2, 2019 a Theft of Package was reported on the 1800 block of Suffolk. A homeowner reported that unknown person(s) signed for and removed a package addressed to them. 3) At 8:12pm on February 3, 2019 a Retail Theft was reported at the Jewel Foods located at 2128 Mannheim. A subject was observed leaving the store without paying for liquor. Staff provided video and suspect information to investigations for further review.

4) At 5:35am on February 4, 2019 a Retail Theft was reported at the Shell Gas Station located at 10200 Roosevelt Road. A female entered the store, asked the clerk to view a smokeless tobacco device and ran out of the building with the device in hand. 5) At 5:37pm on February 5, 2019 a Theft From Vehicle was reported on the 1300 block of Boeger. Items were removed from an unlocked vehicle parked in the driveway. 6) At 7:32pm on February 13, 2019 a Theft was reported on the 1900 block of Belleview. The resident reported that checks that had been ordered from their bank were delivered but taken from the mailbox by unknown person(s).

number or any other identifying information without your permission. Fraudulent tax returns continue to be a problem, so it is important to take charge before you become a victim. The first thing you should do is file your return as quickly as possible. Waiting until the last minute increases the chances of your information being compromised. Check into filing immediately and making an amended return when your final figures are available. That is one way the IRS will have information on file that a return for 2017 has been filed. Check with your accountant or IRS agent to assure you file properly. Also be certain to request your FREE credit report, everyone gets one FREE report a year. Call the FTC at 1-877-322-8228. ______________________________________ _______________________________________ Parking Regulations – Snow Removal I would like to remind everyone that after a snowfall of 2 inches or more to be mindful of the parking restrictions the Village has in place. It is imperative everyone follows these laws in order for our public works snow plows to clear the streets as best as they can. It is also important to know the difference between a “snow emergency route” and “alternate side of the street parking.” Both of these are spelled out plain and clear on the Village website within the municipal code section. The section numbers are as follows: Snow Emergency Route – 11.30.020 Times / Alternate Side of the Street – 11.32.160

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Calendar Westchester Library 10700 Canterbury Street Westchester, Illinois 60154 Phone (708) 562-3573 Monday, March 4 Monday, March 11 Monday, March 18 & Monday, March 25: Sewing with Mel and Sarah 7:00 PM at Library. For Teens and Adults. Registration required. Contact Teen Dept at (708) 562-3573. Tuesday, March 5 Tuesday, March 12 Tuesday, March 19 & Tuesday, March 26: 3D Printing for Teens 3:30 PM at Library. Registration required. Contact Teen Dept at (708) 562-3573. Tuesday, March 5 Tuesday, March 12 Tuesday, March 19 & Tuesday, March 26: Teen Photography Club with Melissa 7:00 PM at Library. Registration required. Contact Teen Dept at (708) 562-3573. Wednesday, March 6 Wednesday, March 13 Wednesday, March 20 & Wednesday, March 27: Family Night at the Movies 6:00 PM at Library. Registration required. Contact Youth Dept at (708) 562-3573. Thursday, March 28: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Unity Temple 7:00 PM at Library. Executive Director of the Unity Temple Restoration Foundation, Heidi Ruehle-May, and author and art history professor David M. Sokol present a lecture on this world famous landmark. Registration requested. Contact Adult Dept at (708) 562-3573. Saturday, March 30: Money Smart for Kids 2:00 PM at Library. Registration requested. Contact Youth Dept at (708) 562-3573. March 1 7:30 Communion Service/8:00 Eucharistic Adoration-Divine Providence WCC Fish and Chicken Fry, 4:30 – 7:00 pm. Fish, Chicken (fried or rotisserie), and Shrimp will be served. All dinners include choice of 2 sides, bread, condiments, dessert and beverage – all for $11. Tickets at the door. All are Welcome! 708/865-1282. March 2 3:15p Confessions/4:00p MassDivine Providence March 3-8:30 & 10:30 Mass- Divine Providence March 3 Worship service at 9 a.m. Bible Class on First Corinthians Prayer at 10:30 at Faith Lutheran Church, 1124 Westchester Blvd. Worship Service, 10 am, Westchester Community Church, 1840 Westchester Blvd., 708/865-1282 , Communion will be served. All Are Welcome! March 4-7:30am Mass/No RE Classes- Divine Providence

March 5 Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708-865-8071 8:00 am Mass

them. Bible Study on First Corinthians at 10:30 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 1124 Westchester Blvd.

7:30 Mass/8:15 Palm Burning in the School Courtyard-Divine Providence

Worship Service, 10 am, Coffee Hour to follow worship service. Westchester Community Church, 1840 Westchester Blvd., 708/865-1282. All Are Welcome!

March 6 Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708-865-8071 Ash Wednesday 8:00 am Mass, 7:00 pm Mass 12:15 & 4:00 pm Liturgy Service

March 11 Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708-865-8071 8:00 am Mass 7:30 Mass/4:15p RE Classes -Divine Providence

Ash Wednesday Masses 7:30a, 9a, 6:30p -Divine Providence

Tuesday, March 12 Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708-865-8071 8:00 am Mass -7:30 Mass - Church7:00p SVP Mtg. -Divine Providence

March 6 Ash Wednesday Join us for Potluck, bring a dish 5 pm. And if you cannot bring a dish, come anyway, we will have enough. Ash Wednesday Divine Service 7 pm (Holy Communion celebrated) Private Confession/ Absolution following the service at Faith Lutheran Church, 1124 Westchester Blvd. Worship Service, 10 am, Westchester Community Church, 1840 Westchester Blvd., 708/865-1282 , Communion will be served. All Are Welcome! March 7 Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708-865-8071 8:00 am Mass 7:30 Mass – Divine Providence March 8 7:30 Communion Service/ -Divine Providence March 9 Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708-865-8071 8:00 am Mass 5:00 pm Anticipated Mass 9:30 Baptismal Prep/3:15p Confessions/4:00p Mass -Divine Providence Spaghetti Dinner at Grace Lutheran Church 1101 Manchester Avenue 708-345-1375 4:00pm – 7:00pm $8.00 per person – children 7 years and under are free – Live music No Reservations required all are welcome March 10 Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708-865-8071 9:30 & 11:30 am Mass Daylight Savings Time Begins/8:30 & 10:30 Masses -Divine Providence March 10 Worship service at 9 a.m. Prayers, Hope, Healing and Consolation Service 10:05 am (A time to heal and reflect) Join us for prayers to heal our broken hearts, bodies and mind. Though we suffer, we cannot be crushed because Jesus loves us and stands by us. If you need prayers, please come. If you know a friend or family member who needs a healing touch and especially those without Christ, invite

Wednesday, March 13 Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708-865-8071 8:00 am Mass 8:00 Mass w/Students/11:30 Over 50 Club/4:30p Tai Chi Chuan -Divine Providence March 13 2nd Lenten Service Noon (Morning Prayer Service) at Faith Lutheran Church, 1124 Westchester Blvd. Thursday, March 14 Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708-865-8071 8:00 am Mass 7:30 Mass/9:00 Quilters-Divine Providence Friday, March 15 Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708-865-8071 8:00 am Mass 7:30 Communion Service/ -Divine Providence Saturday, March 16 Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708-865-8071 8:00 am Mass 5:00 pm Anticipated Mass 3:15p Confessions/4:00p Mass/St. Joseph’s Table 5p-8p-Divine Providence Sunday, March 17 Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708-865-8071 9:30 & 11:30 am Mass -8:30a & 10:30a Mass -Divine Providence March 17 Worship service at 9 a.m. and Bible Study on First Corinthians at 10:30 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 1124 Westchester Blvd. Worship Service, 10 am, Westchester Community Church, 1840 Westchester Blvd., 708/865-1282 All Are Welcome! Monday, March 18 Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708-865-8071 8:00 am Mass 7:30 Mass - Church/4:15p RE Classes -Divine Providence

Tuesday, March 19 Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708-865-8071 8:00 am Mass 7:30 Mass - Church/6:00p BSJ Mtg/7:00p FSA Mtg. -Divine Providence Wednesday, March 20 Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708-865-8071 8:00 am Mass 8:00 Mass w/Students/4:30p Tai Chi Chuan -Divine Providence March 20 Noon 3rd Lenten Service Noon (Morning Prayer Service) at Faith Lutheran Church, 1124 Westchester Blvd. Thursday, March 21 Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708-865-8071 8:00 am Mass 7:30 Mass-Divine Providence Friday, March 22 Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708-865-8071 8:00 am Mass 7:30 Communion Service/5:00p Soup Supper/7:00p Stations of the Cross-Divine Providence Scrapbooking and Cardmaking, please call for details 708/865-1282, Westchester Community Church, 1840 Westchester Blvd. Saturday, March 23 Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708-865-8071 8:00 am Mass 5:00 pm Anticipated Mass Food Drive Weekend/3:15p Confessions/4:00p Mass -Divine Providence Scrapbooking and Cardmaking, please call for details 708/865-1282, Westchester Community Church, 1840 Westchester Blvd. Sunday, March 24 Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708-865-8071 9:30 & 11:30 am Mass Food Drive Weekend/8:30 & 10:30a Masses-Divine Providence March 24 Worship service at 9 a.m. and Bible Study on First Corinthians at 10:30 Faith Lutheran Church, 1124 Westchester Blvd. –Worship Service, 10 am, Westchester Community Church, 1840 Westchester Blvd., 708/865-1282. All Are Welcome! March 25 Worship service at 9 a.m. and Bible Study on First Corinthians at 10:30 Faith Lutheran Church, 1124 Westchester Blvd. see calendar page 10

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Public Works Village branch pickup will resume the week of Monday, April 1-5, 2019 Yard waste pickup by Waste Management will begin Monday, April 1, 2019 Free yard waste stickers for reusable yard waste receptacles are available at the Public Works office and the Village Hall. Parkway Restoration: The Public Works Department will begin repairing parkways

damaged by sewer and water excavations and snow plow damage, weather permitting. Pothole Repair The Public Works Department continues to fill potholes throughout the Village, weather permitting. Please call Public Works at 708-345-0041 to report potholes.

Possible Water Main Breaks/Leaks Village residents are asked to call Public Works at 708-345-0041 or the Police Non Emergency number after hours at 708345-0060 if an unusual amount of water is visible in the street or parkway. This could be a main break or water leak that requires our immediate attention. 50/50 Shared Cost Replacement Program

Sidewalk

The Village offers a shared cost sidewalk replacement program. If the sidewalk in front of your residence is in poor condition and you would like to replace it, the Village will share the cost with you. Please call Public Works at 708-345-0041 for more information or to register.

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Community Development notes

With spring around the corner, the Village wants to remind residents to be prepared for severe weather. To prepare for severe weather you should do the following: The following are things you can do to protect yourself, your family and your property before severe weather: • Build an Emergency Supply Kit, which includes items like non-perishable food, water, a battery-powered or hand-crank radio, extra flashlights and batteries. You may want to prepare a portable kit and keep it in your car in case you are told to evacuate. This kit should also include a pair of goggles and disposable breathing masks for each member of the family. • Make a Family Emergency Plan. Your family may not be together when disaster strikes, so it is important to know how you will contact one another, how you will get back together and what you will do in case of an emergency. • Continually monitor the media – Be aware of storm’s which could impact your area. • Know how you will be warned in an emergency (NOAA Weather radios with a tone alert are a good option). • Know if you live or work in a flood prone area. Check with your local emergency management for details. story from page 8

Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708-865-8071 8:00 am Mass - Food Drive Weekend/8:30 & 10:30a Masses-Divine Providence Tuesday, March 26 Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708-865-8071 8:00 am Mass 7:30 Mass /No School-Divine Providence Wednesday, March 27 Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708-865-8071 8:00 am Mass -8:00 Mass/ No School /4:30p Tai Chi Chuan/Sacrament of Confirmation 7pDivine Providence 3rd Lenten Service Noon (Morning Prayer Service) at Faith Lutheran Church, 1124 Westchester Blvd. Thursday, March 28 Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708-865-8071 8:00 am Mass 7:30 Mass/9:30 Quilters /No SchoolDivine Providence Friday, March 29 Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle,

• Know where to shelter (ie: basement, interior room/hall, bathroom, closet, etc) if conditions warrant and where shelters in your area are located. • Ensure your home is ready – Elevate items in the basement which could be flooded. Bring in outdoors items such as children’s toys, patio furniture, garbage cans, etc which could be blown around and damaged. Remove dead or rotting trees and branches that could fall and cause injury or damage. • Know how to shut off utilities, including power, water and gas, to your home. Have proper tools (i.e.: wrench) ready and nearby. • Find out what types of events and kinds of damages are covered by your insurance policy. Keep insurance policies, important documents and other valuables in a safe and secure location. • Keep fire extinguishers on hand and make sure everyone knows how to use them. Information above was prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). For more tips on what to do during and after severe weather, check the FEMA’s website at http:// www.ready.gov/severe-weather Detached Garages on Alleys 708-865-8071 8:00 am Mass 7:30 Communion Service -Divine Providence Saturday, March 30 Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708-865-8071 8:00 am Mass 5:00 pm Anticipated Mass 3:15p Confessions/4:00p Mass -Divine Providence Sunday, March 31 Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708-865-8071 9:30 & 11:30 am Mass 8:30a & 10:30a Mass-Divine Providence March 31 Worship service at 9 a.m. and Bible Study on First Corinthians at 10:30 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 1124 Westchester Blvd. Worship Service, 10 am, Westchester Community Church, 1840 Westchester Blvd., 708/865-1282. All Are Welcome! Monday, April 1 Divine Infant Church, 1600 Newcastle, 708-865-8071 8:00 am Mass April 3 4th Lenten Service Noon (Morning Prayer Service) at Faith Lutheran Church, 1124 Westchester Blvd.

Did you know all detached garages adjacent to alleys must have address numbers on them. This will help the Police and Fire Departments respond to events such as garage break-ins, in progress crimes and medical/fire emergencies. The goal is to easily identify the correct location instead of counting houses from the corner, or identifying where a problem exists that needs to be addressed. Garages shall have address numbers placed in a position to be plainly legible and visible from the alley fronting the property. These numbers shall: • Contrast with their background • Be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. • Be a minimum of 4 inches in height with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch. Junk Vehicles Did you know that all junk motor vehicles are required to be garaged when in a residential district. “Junk vehicle” means any vehicle which is in a wrecked, dismantled, partly dismantled, burned or inoperative condition. A junk vehicle is also a motor vehicle from which, for a period of at least seven days, the engine, wheels, or other parts

have been removed, or on which the engine, wheels or other parts have been altered, damaged or otherwise so treated that the vehicle is incapable of being driven under its own motor power. If you see any junk vehicles, please give Community Development a call at 708345-0199. Garbage Can Locations & Hours The Village has requirements for the location and hours for garbage cans. We have begun placing courtesy notices and issuing citations for violations. Please be aware of the following requirements: Location: If you are adjacent to an alley: Garbage can shall be located immediately adjacent to the rear lot line. If you place your cans at the curb: Garbage can shall be placed at the curb line for the purpose of having its contents removed, it shall be adjacent to the curb. Hours: Waste containers shall be placed at the curb no earlier than 3:00 p.m. on the day preceding the day of collection and removed from the curb line as soon as possible after collection, but no later than 7:00 a.m. on the day after collection.

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St. Joseph MARCH 2019

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Village Hall Hours

Please be advised that the Village Hall will no longer be open on the second Saturday of the month. In order to better serve our residents we will be open from 5 pm to 7 pm the first Wednesday of each month. The Village offers four convenient ways to pay your water bill: Option #1: Pay in person at Village Hall (10300 W Roosevelt Rd) • Village Hall hours: MondayFriday 8:30am – 5:00pm; the 1st Wednesday of every month from 5 pm –7 pm • We accept cash, money orders, personal/business check, and Visa/ MasterCard/Discover (not American Express) • There is an overnight drop box in front of Village Hall to submit payment (no cash, please!) Option #2: Set up automatic debit payment from your checking or savings account • The Direct Debit application can be found online at www.westchester-il.org • Submit the completed application along with a voided check in person or by mail to the Village Hall Option #3: Utilize E-Pay services to pay online • Click on the “Online Payments” button at the bottom of the Village Hall

home page • Click “Water/Rubbish/Sewer Bill” • Enter your 11-digit account number, without dashes • If you receive an error message at login, please try again or contact Village Hall • Effective October 1, 2015 any payments made through E-Pay after 10pm will be dated the next day. Option #4: Use the pre-addressed return envelope included with your bill to submit payment. • Make checks payable to “The Village of Westchester” • If submitting payment from your personal bank website, please allow a minimum processing time of 10 days prior to the due date. Your bank will need to prepare and mail a check. Only payments made from our website (E-Pay services) are processed electronically and received the same day. Personal checks are posted the date of receipt, not the date indicated on the check or postmarked. • You may use a regular envelope addressed to Utility Billing, Village of Westchester, P.O. Box 71423, Chicago, IL 60694-1423

Vehicle stickers go on sale March 1 Per Village ordinance, each vehicle registered or housed in the Village is required to have a 2019 Westchester vehicle tag correctly displayed on the lower right corner of the windshield, or on the license plate for motorcycles, by May 1, 2019 to avoid late fees and potential ticketing for non-compliance. Failure to purchase

your sticker within the allotted timeframe will result in a penalty. Stickers purchased after April 30, 2019 will also be subject to a citation by the Police Department for failure to display a proper vehicle sticker. Save time this year and purchase your sticker online at www.westchester-il. org.

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Stephen Honan honored by Boy Scouts Congratulations to Stephen Honan, Committee Chairman of Boy Scout Troop 73 in Westchester, for receiving the Boy Scouts of America ~ Voyageur Trace District Distinguished Service Award. The award is given to adults who have rendered distinguished and outstanding service on a sectional, regional or a national basis. Stephen has given numerous volunteer hours over many years to Boy Scouting including being an Assistant Scoutmaster, Committee Chair for Boy Scout Troop 73 since 2012, a member of the Voyageur Trace nominating committee and member at large. He is also a merit badge counselor and continually assists with District events like Klondike Derby and Fall Camporees. In 2016, Stephen completed his Wood Badge training for advanced leadership skills. Stephen was presented the award at a banquet at the William Tell Banquets last month.

Pictured from left Mark Henning Troop 73 Charter Organization Rep., John Milas Troop 73 Scoutmaster, Stephen Honan award recipient, Mike Kalish Assistant Scoutmaster, Bill Gundry Assistant Scoutmaster and Bob Eisenhart Unit Commissioner.

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Proviso West MARCH 2019

PW Holiday Tournament Leaders Receive Recognition The 58th Annual Proviso West Holiday Basketball Tournament was successful once again this year. Over sixteen of the most competitive high school basketball teams played at a very high level during this four-day event. The tradition continues, and community members proudly relish the opportunity to spend a portion of their holiday season enjoying this outstanding basketball event. Although Bogan High School took home the 1st place trophy this year, a number of the participating schools solidified their status and competitors for the state championship in their respective classes. Superintendent Jesse. J. Rodriguez and the Board of Education recognized Proviso West Assistant Principal for Athletics and Activities, Mr. Calvin Davis, Proviso West Athletic Department Secretary, Ms. Joann Washington, and Superintendent’s Office Secretary, Ms. Michelle Edwards for their commitment to the continuous success of one of the best holiday tournaments in the Chicagoland area. PTHS D209 thanks the faculty and staff who continue the rich tradition of the holiday tournament and the athletes who always display excellence on the court. We look forward to our supportive fans coming back next year. College & Career Academies Prepare Students for Postsecondary Pathways The College & Career Academies of Proviso East and West High Schools were designed to prepare students to be successful in our globally competitive society. This rigorous program enables students to have college preparatory curricula with enhanced opportunities to gain experience in areas of interest, for deep exploration of postsecondary opportunities, and the support of community and industry partners. This model embraces innovation, team work, college readiness, and realworld experiences with local businesses and professionals. There are three Academies at each school that were driven by student

interest and workforce projections. “The 21st Century market is very competitive, and we need to prepare our students so they are able to compete,” said Ms. Antoinette Rayburn, Manager of Career Readiness and Student Programs for District 209. “Through this focus on vocational training and making these benchmarks, our students will be ready.” PTHS D209 will continue to develop the Academies and their pathways to ensure they meet the needs of its students. As such, there are plans to provide students access to pathways in both building/construction and welding beginning in the 2020-2021 school year. Our Academies endeavor to ensure students have opportunities to explore rich career experiences while in high school including hands-on training, apprenticeships, and internships in a variety of programs of study. The ultimate goal to provide all Proviso students with the tools and preparation necessary to find success pursuing any of the numerous opportunities that await them beyond graduation. D209 Celebrates Grand Opening of Newly Renovated Proviso West Field House On January 15, 2019 community leaders, students, coaches, and staff gathered for the Ribbon Cutting of the newly renovated Proviso West Field House which is the first project completed under the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 (PTHS D209) Facility Master Plan. During the last 18 months the Board of Education and District leaders worked diligently to produce a comprehensive Facility Master Plan with funding options that ensure safe, secure, and conducive teaching and learning facilities over the next ten years. Although the capital projects are phased over a ten-year period, this week the school community had the opportunity to see one of the projects that is part of the vision for athletic facilities come to life. “Year after year our track teams have not

only met but exceeded their goals which includes once again competing at the State and National levels. Our students do their part by studying, training, and giving us their best every day, and my mission is to do my part by implementing a fiscally responsible plan that ensures our student-athletes have the equipment and facilities they need to take their achievements to the next level,” said PTHS D209 Superintendent Dr. Jesse J. Rodriguez. “We are so excited about the Field House revocations because our students can see with their own eyes the investment our district is making to redefine the Proviso experience. And I am absolutely thrilled that our 4 x 400 State Champions now have a track they can brag about!” said Proviso West Principal, Dr. Nia Abdullah. The Field House renovations included a complete replacement of the track, painting of the walls, ceiling, railings, trim and deck, door replacements, and installment of wall graphics with new school logos. The new track will allow the PTHS D209 track and field teams to raise the level of competitiveness, enhance scholarship opportunities, and take full advantage of one of the few high school field houses in the Midwest that can seat over 700 spectators. PTHS D209 coaches are very excited about the positive changes that are taking

place at the district. Proviso East Track and Field Assistant Coach, Mr. Steve Lawrence spoke on behalf of PTHS D209 coaches by stating, “I’ve been involved in Proviso over 40 years and the opportunity to have this completed in less than five months shows tremendous leadership and passion for our students. Our students not only have equal facilities as everyone else in our conference, but we actually have a state-ofthe-art facility at Proviso. We are honored and grateful for this.” Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Athletics, and Safety, Dr. Tony Brazouski, further explained how the Facility Master Plan supports the vision of athletics at Proviso. He proudly referenced the new words of inspiration placed on the Field House walls that read “No Fear” and “No Excuses” and reminded the audience that we should continue to create equitable opportunities for our students with no fear and no excuses. Dr. Brazouski further stated, “PTHS D209 is committed to equity, excellence and empowerment with equity being number one. Through equitable access students are empowered to set goals, strive to achieve those goals and through grit, determinization, and vision are able to come out on top; this is the vision for our athletic programs at Proviso.”

MARCH 2019

These Local Businesses “Have a Heart” From February 11th through February 25th, local businesses in Westchester, Broadview, La Grange Park, and Western Springs, participated in a new fundraising campaign called “Have a Heart,” to support the Westchester Food Pantry. Created by the pantry’s fundraising committee, the pantry partnered with several local businesses to raise both funds and awareness for the Westchester Food Pantry by setting out decorated donation containers and handing out flyers to patrons with ways they can help the area’s neighbors in need.

The Westchester Food Pantry would like to thank the following businesses for their support: Donald’s Famous Hot Dogs, Circle K/Shell, Sha Poppin’ Gourmet Popcorn, Petrak Family Chiropractic, Sullivan & Suchy, DDS, and Paul’s Pizza & Hot Dogs, in Westchester; Subway, Corner Spot Café, and True Value in Broadview; Bill’s Place in La Grange Park; and Kirschbaum’s Bakery, Village True Value Hardware, and Casey’s Market in Western Springs. Even though the campaign is over, please continue to support these generous

businesses!

really help spread the word.”

“The more we can engage our local businesses to support the work of the Westchester Food Pantry, the more local residents know what we do for our community and all the different ways they can help,” says Bethanny Alexander, fundraising chairperson and board member for the Westchester Food Pantry. “Many people in our area still don’t know of our presence, or are aware of the scale in which we are helping people in our area. Simple fundraising campaigns such as these can

The Westchester Food Pantry hopes to make the “Have a Heart” campaign be a quarterly occurrence. If you work at a business in one of the eight communities the pantry serves (Bellwood, Berkeley, Broadview, Hillside, Hines, La Grange Park, Westchester, and Western Springs), and would like to participate in a future “Have a Heart” campaign, please send an email to the fundraising committee’s attention at WestchesterFoodPantry@ gmail.com.

Westchester Food Pantry’s Service Area to Include Hines Effective February 22, the Westchester Food Pantry’s service area includes the community of Hines (ZIP code 60141). In November 2018, Hines VA Hospital built many single-person and multiperson apartments to house disabled and homeless veterans, including a significant number of female veterans with children. “We are excited to expand our service area to include this vulnerable population,”

said Kathleen Franzwa, Director of Client Services. Hines residents can come to the pantry once each calendar month to receive fresh produce, baked goods, frozen meat, breakfast items, pasta, pasta sauce, soup and a variety of canned and boxed food items. Clients must show proof of residency and bring their own reusable shopping bags.

For those Hines residents without their own transportation, Pace bus #301 provides a direct route from Hines to the Westchester Food Pantry along Roosevelt Road. The Westchester Food Pantry is open every Friday evening from 5:30-7:30pm. It is located in the Community Room (east side) of the Westchester Village Hall, 10300 Roosevelt Road, Westchester.

The Westchester Food Pantry serves the communities of Bellwood, Berkeley, Broadview, Hillside, Hines, La Grange Park, Westchester and Western Springs. All clients can come to the pantry once each calendar month. Questions? Please contact the pantry at 708-927-4826.

MARCH 2019

March

: Time to check the caulk around your tub and sinks! Leaky sinks mean higher water bills! Replace your furnace filter for a better air flow. Give the Proviso Handyman office a call to schedule an appointment or to register for our program 708 547-4001. The Proviso Township Handyman Program serves homeowners over the age of 60 and disabled homeowners who are residents of Proviso Township.

Chamber

Commerce

MARCH 2019

Westchester Chamber of Commerce “We mean Business Since” 1954

Some Member Benefits: •

Monthly Networking events

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Advertising opportunities

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Opportunities to host a chamber event, such

as a Breakfast, Lunch or “After Hours” •

Business listed on Chamber Directory

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Ribbon Cuttings for Businesses

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Governmental representation

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Business referrals

P.O. Box 7309 Westchester, IL 60154 www.westchesterchamber.org

Networking Breakfast March 5th

Westchester Community Church and Jeannie’s Hair Company are hosting a networking breakfast. When: Tuesday, March 5th 7:30am-9:00am Where: Westchester Community Church Meet and network with our members and learn more about Westchester Chamber businesses and our community as well as what is in store for 2019 Please email Laura Ball at info@westchesterchamber.org if you would like to attend.

Membership Appreciation Luncheon When: March 26, 2019 Where: Westchester Community Center

Come and learn more about the Chamber and local businesses as we celebrate our members. Please email Laura Ball at info@westchesterchamber.org if you would like to attend.

MARCH 2019