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2018 Justice Chamber Membership Directory Call Orley Betcher at 458-7111 to advertise. Due out this year, this is the first member directory in 10 years.This is the last chance to get in the directory. President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Orley Betcher Ron Patrick Donna Heabel Carolyn Judd “The objective of the Chamber of Commerce is to help business pros- per and grow” The Justice Chamber meets every 2nd Thursday of every month at the Justice Public Library Printed by Editor Ron Patrick Easter April 1 Justice Chamber Business After Hours April 2 Tax Day April 17 Administrative Professionals Day April 25 Business Appreciaton Day May 2 Small Business Clinic May 17 Ribfest July 7 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES FROM THE VILLAGE OF JUSTICE Economic Development Planning Board Meetings e Village of Justice’s Economic Development Planning Board meets on the third ursday of each month in the Village Hall Board Room at 7-8pm. All business owners, business managers, and residents are invited to attend, give their feedback, and share their ideas. We hope to see you there. Building Justice Together Volunteer Project e annual Building Justice Together volunteer project will take place in the late spring. is event will consist of planting flower pots that have been leased by business owners to be placed at their business locations. We could use your help and there is no heavy liſting for those who don’t want to liſt. Contact the Justice Building Department at (708) 458-2130 for time and date details. We could use your help! If you are a Business Owner/Manager and would like to lease a flower pot for your business, contact Maria Cervantes at (708) 458-2130 for more information. Justice Business Appreciation Dinner Save the Date! e Annual Justice Business Appreciation Dinner will be held on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 from 6-8pm at the Lipinski Community Center. Invitations will be mailed out to our businesses in April; please RSVP by the posted date. We look forward to seeing our business owners or their managers there. Justice Community Coupons Justice Community Coupons are available for all businesses to participate in generating new or repeat business. Contact Maria Cervantes at (708) 458-2130 for more information. Winter Wonderland a Wonderful Success On December 9, 2017, the Village of Justice, Justice Public Library, and the Justice Park District together held their 3rd Annual Winter Wonderland joint event in all three locations surrounding Commis- sioner’s Park. All residents, parents, children, grandparents, friends, and business representatives had an enjoyable few hours of fun. Santa and Mrs. Claus saw a record number of youngsters. e Argo High School Wind Ensemble and the Polish Highlanders Dance Group were there sharing their talents with all attendees. See you back in December, 2018 for the 4th Annual Winter Wonderland event in town. NOTES FROM THE JUSTICE CHAMBER Tollway Ramp Project Gains Momentum e tollway ramps at 99th St. and 88th Ave. become closer to reality as each day passes. We are entering Phase II Engineering, funded by STP Funds of 2 million dollars allocated by the Southwest Confer- ence of Mayors and it is creating momentum for the project. We project success with a northbound off-ramp and southbound on-ramp being constructed first, followed by - a year or two later - an on-ramp northbound. Our best estimate is for completion by 2022. Triangle Property Groundbreaking Closes In Groundbreaking for the development at the triangle property across from Damar will begin in early 2018 bringing three new restaurants and a few service businesses to our community. 3rd ANNUAL SMALL BUSINESS CLINIC Midwest Business Consulting is hosting the 3rd Annual Small Busi- ness Clinic on May 17 from 9am to 1pm at the Oak Lawn Pavilion, located at 9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. If you own a business, this is a great event to network, connect with other local resources, and take advantage of free and valuable business semi- nars. If your target market is other businesses, this is a great oppor- tunity to participate as an exhibitor or sponsor. To register for this event, call (708) 571-3401 RIBFEST 2018 Mark your calendars and prepare your appe- tites: this year’s annual Ribfest Picnic is scheduled for July 7th. It will be held at the Lipinski Center. e event will feature plenty of ribs as well as bean bag games, cash prizes, and door prizes. Stay alert for ticket information and be ready to get them early to make sure you get them before they run out! 2nd JUSTICE CHAMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS e Justice Chamber is hosting our 2nd Business Aſter Hours event on Monday, April 2, 2018 from 5:30 - 7:30pm at the Justice Public Library. Our guest speaker will be Bernie Dier from Midwest Busi- ness Consulting. Topics will be marketing and attracting new customers in the digital age. Here is your chance to network with other businesses. Everyone is welcome and there will be snacks and refreshments at this free event. IRS SCAM LEVERAGES HACKED TAX PREPARES, CLIENT BANK ACCOUNTS Identity thieves who specialize in tax refund fraud have been busy of late hacking online accounts at multiple tax preparation firms, using them to file phony refund requests. Once the Internal Revenue Service processes the return and deposits money into bank accounts of the hacked firms’ clients, the crooks contact those clients directly posing as collection agencies and demand that the money be “returned’. In one version of the scam, criminals are pretending to be debt collection officials acting on behalf of the IRS and threaten recipients with criminal charges if they fail to return the erroneous- ly-depositied money. ”We’re having customers getting refunds that have not applied for,” noting the transfers were traced by to a local tax preparer whose security was compromised. Banks are now working with affected customers to close those accounts and open new ones. “If the crooks have breached a tax preparer and can send money to the client, they can sure enough pull money out of those accounts, too.”
Transcript of 2018 Justice Chamber Membership...
2018 Justice Chamber Membership DirectoryCall Orley Betcher at 458-7111 to advertise. Due out this year, this is the first member directory in 10 years.This
is the last chance to get in the directory.
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Orley Betcher
Ron Patrick
Donna Heabel
Carolyn Judd
“The objective of the Chamber of Commerce is to
help business pros-per and grow”
The Justice Chamber
meets every 2nd Thursday
of every month at the Justice Public
Library
Printed by
EditorRon Patrick
EasterApril 1
Justice ChamberBusiness After Hours
April 2
Tax DayApril 17
AdministrativeProfessionals Day
April 25
BusinessAppreciaton Day
May 2
Small BusinessClinicMay 17
RibfestJuly 7
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATES FROM THE VILLAGE OF JUSTICEEconomic Development Planning Board Meetings�e Village of Justice’s Economic Development Planning Board meets on the third �ursday of each month in the Village Hall Board Room at 7-8pm. All business owners, business managers, and residents are invited to attend, give their feedback, and share their ideas. We hope to see you there.
Building Justice Together Volunteer Project�e annual Building Justice Together volunteer project will take place in the late spring. �is event will consist of planting �ower pots that have been leased by business owners to be placed at their business locations. We could use your help and there is no heavy li�ing for those who don’t want to li�. Contact the Justice Building Department at (708) 458-2130 for time and date details. We could use your help! If you are a Business Owner/Manager and would like to lease a �ower pot for your business, contact Maria Cervantes at (708) 458-2130 for more information.
Justice Business Appreciation DinnerSave the Date! �e Annual Justice Business Appreciation Dinner will be held on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 from 6-8pm at the Lipinski Community Center. Invitations will be mailed out to our businesses in April; please RSVP by the posted date. We look forward to seeing our business owners or their managers there.
Justice Community CouponsJustice Community Coupons are available for all businesses to participate in generating new or repeat business. Contact Maria Cervantes at (708) 458-2130 for more information.
Winter Wonderland a Wonderful SuccessOn December 9, 2017, the Village of Justice, Justice Public Library, and the Justice Park District together held their 3rd Annual Winter Wonderland joint event in all three locations surrounding Commis-sioner’s Park. All residents, parents, children, grandparents, friends, and business representatives had an enjoyable few hours of fun. Santa and Mrs. Claus saw a record number of youngsters. �e Argo High School Wind Ensemble and the Polish Highlanders Dance Group were there sharing their talents with all attendees. See you back in December, 2018 for the 4th Annual Winter Wonderland event in town.
NOTES FROM THE JUSTICE CHAMBERTollway Ramp Project Gains Momentum�e tollway ramps at 99th St. and 88th Ave. become closer to reality as each day passes. We are entering Phase II Engineering, funded by STP Funds of 2 million dollars allocated by the Southwest Confer-ence of Mayors and it is creating momentum for the project. We project success with a northbound o�-ramp and southbound on-ramp being constructed �rst, followed by - a year or two later - an on-ramp northbound. Our best estimate is for completion by 2022.
Triangle Property Groundbreaking Closes InGroundbreaking for the development at the triangle property across from Damar will begin in early 2018 bringing three new restaurants and a few service businesses to our community.
3rd ANNUAL SMALL BUSINESS CLINICMidwest Business Consulting is hosting the 3rd Annual Small Busi-ness Clinic on May 17 from 9am to 1pm at the Oak Lawn Pavilion, located at 9401 Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. If you own a business, this is a great event to network, connect with other local resources, and take advantage of free and valuable business semi-nars. If your target market is other businesses, this is a great oppor-tunity to participate as an exhibitor or sponsor. To register for this event, call (708) 571-3401
RIBFEST 2018Mark your calendars and prepare your appe-tites: this year’s annual Ribfest Picnic is scheduled for July 7th. It will be held at the Lipinski Center. �e event will feature plenty of ribs as well as bean bag games, cash prizes, and door prizes. Stay alert for ticket information and be ready to get them early to make sure you get them before they run out!
2nd JUSTICE CHAMBERBUSINESS AFTER HOURS�e Justice Chamber is hosting our 2nd Business A�er Hours event on Monday, April 2, 2018 from 5:30 - 7:30pm at the Justice Public Library. Our guest speaker will be Bernie Dier from Midwest Busi-ness Consulting. Topics will be marketing and attracting new customers in the digital age. Here is your chance to network with other businesses. Everyone is welcome and there will be snacks and refreshments at this free event.
IRS SCAM LEVERAGESHACKED TAX PREPARES,CLIENT BANK ACCOUNTSIdentity thieves who specialize in tax refund fraud have been busy of late hacking online accounts at multiple tax preparation �rms, using them to �le phony refund requests. Once the Internal Revenue Service processes the return and deposits money into bank accounts of the hacked �rms’ clients, the crooks contact those clients directly posing as collection agencies and demand that the money be “returned’. In one version of the scam, criminals are pretending to be debt collection o�cials acting on behalf of the IRS and threaten recipients with criminal charges if they fail to return the erroneous-ly-depositied money.
”We’re having customers getting refunds that have not applied for,” noting the transfers were traced by to a local tax preparer whose security was compromised. Banks are now working with a�ected customers to close those accounts and open new ones. “If the crooks have breached a tax preparer and can send money to the client, they can sure enough pull money out of those accounts, too.”
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSA-1 Fasteners IncA. Lugan ContractorsA Z EnterprisesAllen Heating & Air ConditioningAllparts Auto Parts, Inc.Anagnos Door CompanyAndy’s Auto ElectronicsBetcher Landscaping & Lawn Care, Inc.Bethania CemeteryBIW Construction Inc.CLJ Auto & TireCable Electric Co.Czarnik Memorials, IncD&R Hauling IncE&M Food & LiquorFasano’s PizzaFlower Shop, LtdHenry’s TacosHills Family Drug CenterGadde, Madhavi, DMDGateway Truck & RefrigerationGoLo GasIndian Springs School District #109JustaxJustice Public LibraryKustom Towing, Inc.Lucky Penny’sMelody LoungeMerry MaidsMidwest Business ConsultingMinuteman PressMiss Kitty’s OrchardMo Mobile Inc.Moraine Valley Community CollegeNew City WIndow CleaningOlsick & Company InsuranceRoberts Park Fire Protection Dist.Rosary Hill HomeSouthwest Community News GroupSlip-Proof SafetySMS Solutions SpecialistsState Representative Mary E. FlowersStudio 5Szarotka’s Restaurant/BanquetsTechnicraft Collision Repair ExpertsVillage of JusticeVillage View PublicationVillage Voice CommitteeWest Suburban Water CommissionZak’s Food & Liquor
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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THEJUSTICE PUBLIC LIBRARYHere are some of our upcoming programs. You can register for them by calling, visiting, or online at justicepubliclibrary.com. Our programs are free and you do not need to be a resident or have a library card to attend our programs.
FOR ADULTS
Take Charge of your DiabetesFridays, April 6 through May 11 - 11:00am to 12:30pm(We’ll have a 45 min. introductory class on Friday, March 23 at 10:00am)�is special six-week program is for adults over 60, disabled adults, and their caregiv-ers. Learn how to thrive with diabetes, and not simply survive! Developed by Stan-ford University, this program has a successful track record of changing lives. Each session is led by two certi�ed facilitators. With their guidance, you’ll learn to better manage your diabetes in order to feel better, have more energy, and get relief from pain, fatigue, and other symptoms. Meet new people, share what you know, and come up with new ways to manage your health conditions. Regain control of your life and do the things that matter to you. �is workshop will help you feel calmer, less worried, and more con�dent about managing your diabetes. �is program is spon-sored by AgeOptions and the Justice Public Library.
Your Family Dog�ursday, April 19 - 6:30pmDoes your dog drag you down the street? Jump all over your guests? Bark too much? Karen Stasky, with assistance from her own canine companion, will help you learn the basics of dog training. Learn how to help your dog become a better family member! Please leave your four-pawed friend at home for this program.
Fairy Garden Clay Pot ClassSaturday, May 12 - 1:00pm
We’ve all see Fairy Gardens on the internet or in the local garden shops. Did you know you can create your own Fairy Garden House with a clay pot? No Garden? No problem! Your little creation will add a touch of whimsy to your home. Either way, passing fairies might not be able to resist moving in. We’ve been told that fairy dust is pretty bene�cial (fairy occupancy not guaranteed, but you will have fun in this two-hour cra� class). Ages 12 and up welcome! Limit of 20 participants, so sign up early.
Mind Games... A Night of Self Deception�ursday, May 17 - 6:30pmOur bran decides how we perceive everything around us. It �nds patterns and solves problems e�ciently, except for when it lies to us. William Pack explores the real science of how our brains trick us into seeing and believing things that don’t exist. Learn how optical illusions work, why magicians’ tricks fool you, why people fall for scams, and how we are hard wired to believe fake news, medical scams, etc. You will also be given proven scienti�c, action-able techniques to preserve brain health and overcome the logical fallacies we all make. At the end, you may be le� wondering if your brain has a mind of its own!
“I Need Heeeeelp!” Computer/Technology ClassFridays - 10:00am to NoonNeed help with the internet? Not sure how to edit your Word document? Never used a computer and what are these mice everone keeps talking about? Stop in anytime on Fridays between 10:00am and noon and receive one-on-one help. Come once or every week. Receive as much help as you feel you need! Just try to come before you pitch the PC out the window.
FOR CHILDREN - SPRING BREAK ACTIVITIES
Make Your Own SlimeMonday, March 26 - 1:30pm
Movie: Join us to watch FlickaWednesday, March 28 - 4:00pm
Wii GamesFriday, March 30 - 1:00pm
Crack the Code!
Here are three quotes (and their authors) to inspire you in business and life. Of course, you’ll have to do a little work to read them…
Each letter in these quotes has been substituted with a different letter. The same code applies to all three quotes, so if you think K is really E, then fill in the letter E beneath every K. Punctuation has been added to help you. And just to get you started, hint #1: W = T.Hint #2: One of the most common words in every sentence is “THE”.
“ W O Y X Q Y B S O X D M Y“ TH M D E A Y Q X N V O W X W O R Q P
T TW O Y A H D Q H O D Q V Y W O YT TS X M G I , D M Y W O Y X Q Y B
, TW O D W I X . “ - D Q X Q A T X N BT T . “ -
“ K D G G B Y Z Y Q W R T Y B D Q I“ TB W D Q I N F Y R V O W . “ -
T T . “ -C D F D Q Y B Y F M X Z Y M L
“ S O Y Q A X N K Y Y G G R P Y“U N R W W R Q V , W O R Q P D L X N W
T T , T TS O A A X N B W D M W Y I . “ -
T . “ -D Q X Q A T X N B
Turn in your completed puzzle to the Justice Public Library (or wherever you picked up this newsletter.) Puzzles with the correct answers will be entered in a prize drawing! Fill in your name and phone number below to be entered.
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