May 2014 Newsletter

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Keep Your Fingers Crossed This is the Chicago area ... if you don’t like

the weather just wait a few minutes and it will change!

It appears that the roller coaster effect of the weather which has had its ups and downs since January 2014 is continuing. Having 60 degree days in early April, followed by a snow event mid April, just seems implausible. The reality is that we live in Chicago and our motto should be “Every Day is an Adventure.” I guess we should be glad and actually ecstatic when we string together two days of nice weather. Hopefully the month of May will bring us the green grass, beautiful fl owers and trees coming into full bloom. They say “time heals all wounds” and we tend to forget those diffi cult times of the past as we move on. I’m sure we all want to forget the past winter forever.

Being the positive half full glass guy that I am, I’m looking forward to a very nice, not too hot, not too cold summer, with minimum to moderate rain not affecting any of our summer events.

Do you think we have a chance??

CINCO DE MAYO

May 5th, or Cinco de Mayo, has often been confused with the day Mexico obtained its independence from Spain. It is NOT. Cinco de Mayo is the date that Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin’s army of about 4 thousand men defeated twice as many French forces in the battle of Puebla in 1862. The French invasion was a result of Mexican President Benito Juarez issuing a moratorium that suspended foreign debt payments for two years to France, Britain, and Spain. Britain and Spain negotiated the debt payments with Mexico, however, France sent naval forces to Veracruz to demand reimbursement. France, ruled by Napoleon III, used the opportunity to establish a Latin empire in Mexico favoring French interests that invaded Mexico, forcing President Juarez and his government into retreat. The French army encountered heavy resistance from Mexicans near Puebla. The lesser Mexican forces were able to defeat decisively the much better equipped French Army. The victory represented a signifi cant morale boost to the Mexican people.

In Westchester we held our 2nd annual Cinco de Mayo Special Event at Gladstone Park on Saturday,

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Chamber of Commerce President Lloyd O’Brien, Tony Manzo, Mike Manzo and President Pulia at Anna’s Place Café ribbon cut-ting held in early April.

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1) At 6:44 pm on March 21, 2014, a Retail Theft was reported at the Goodwill Store located at 3054 Wolf Road. A store employee advised that a male subject was placing items into his pockets and changing the pricing of other items prior to checking out. Subject was stopped and arrested for theft. 2) At 4:42 am on March 28, 2014, a Theft was reported at the BP Amoco located at 825 Mannheim Road. An unknown male subject removed two bottles of beer from store without paying.3) At 2:02 pm on April 1, 2014, a Burglary to Auto was reported at the Jewel Foods Store located at 2128 Mannheim Road. A subject reported that between 11:00pm and 11:45pm on March 29th, an unknown person broke out their car window in the parking lot and removed a purse. 4) At 8:27 am on April 4, 2014, a Theft was reported on the 1200 block of Bristol. A person reported that unknown person(s) removed the catalytic converter on their

work vehicle while parked in a parking lot on the 1200 block of Bristol. 5) At 2:13 pm on April 5, 2014, a subject was arrested for Unlawful Use of a Weapon on the 1500 block of Newcastle. While investigating the area due to a suspicious person complaint, a male was stopped and a loaded hand gun was recovered from the subject. 6) At 1:25 pm on April 10, 2014, a Retail Theft was reported at the Walgreens store located at 10345 Roosevelt Road. A male subject reportedly left the store after placing a pair of headphones into his pocket without paying. The subject was stopped by Westchester Police officers and returned to the store where he was positively identified by store staff and merchandise was returned. 7) At 2:10 am on April 11, 2014, a subject was stopped and cited for Possession of Cannabis on the 1100 block of Mannheim after being stopped for traffic violations.

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By John M. Carpino

Teach your children not to talk with strangers.

Don’t approach a motor vehicle for someone asking directions.

Set up a code word with your children in the event of an emergency. A friend may have to pick up your child/children somewhere other than school and you need a plan.

Your child should know the code word and understand the importance. Your child should be prepared to respond to anyone who knows the code word.

Make the word meaningful to your family so a real Stranger Danger would not be able to figure it out.

If a stranger does approach your child tell them to remember the license plate number of the

motor vehicle and to report this information to you immediately.

Don’t assume it was nothing and discount what your child has to tell you. Call your local police and report any suspicious activity

Teach your child how to use the telephone and how to Dial 911 for the police.

Kids don’t take candy from a stranger and your kids need to know you never approach a stranger to see his or her nice puppy dog in the car.

You are the eyes and ears of your community. The police can’t be at all places at all times.

Get involved and report suspicious activity and not just to your neighbor, unless she/he happens to be a police officer.

SEE IT ~ HEAR IT ~ REPORT IT ~ DIAL 911

How to avoid stranger danger

In recognition of National Police Week, the Westchester Police Department will be hosting an open house on Saturday, May 17, 2014, from 10:00am – 2:00pm at 10300

W Roosevelt Rd Westchester. The department building and vehicles will be open for public tours and offer demonstrations of various activities including: Evidence and

Fingerprint collection, Traffic and Alcohol Enforcement, Explosive detection K9 “Deja” from Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms Unit and Taser demonstration.

Come meet the Community Relations/Crime Prevention Officer and more!

Free “Mug” shots to children under 10.

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May 3rd. We started the traditional event as a way to celebrate Spring. At the time of this writing the event had not occurred however, if it turned out anything like last year’s event it was a great success. We will update you on the event in our June issue.

TEACHER APPRECIATION DAYMay brings several notable holidays.

Tuesday May 6th is TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY. Please make every effort to support the teachers and administrators who are charged with molding and shaping the minds of our children. A little thank you goes a long way.

Students often show appreciation for their teachers with gifts or writing thank you cards. The National Education Association describes National Teacher Day as “a day for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives”.

The NEA gives a history of National Teacher Day: The origins of Teacher Day are murky. Around 1944, Wisconsin teacher Ryan Krug began corresponding with political and education leaders about the need for a national day to honor teachers. Woodbridge wrote to First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt who in 1953 persuaded the 81st Congress to proclaim a National Teacher Day. NEA, along with its Kansas and Indiana state affiliates, and the Dodge City (Kan. ) local lobbied Congress to create a national day celebrating teachers. Congress declared March 7, 1980, as National Teacher Day for that year only. NEA and its affiliates continued to observe Teacher Day on the first Tuesday in March until 1985, when the National PTA established Teacher Appreciation Week as the first full week of May. The NEA Representative Assembly then voted to make the Tuesday of that week National Teacher Day. Source Wikipedia

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEKMay 5th through May 9th is TEACHER

APPRECIATION WEEK. I’m sure each one of us has a fond memory of one or two special teachers that impacted your life. I know for me there were a few. I recall my first day in the 1st grade at Divine Providence Grammar School. Other than being a stowaway on the bus that took kindergarten kids to Nixon School when I was a pre-schooler, it was my first day of attending a formalized all day school. Sister Mary Dorothy dressed in her black and white nun’s habit pacing in front of the class scared the heck out of me and I’m sure most of the class. I recall

that if someone dropped a pin it would have sounded like a hand grenade. She started the role call in which everyone had to raise their hands. Suddenly she called out “Dorian Pulia.” I began looking around for the person with my same last name wondering what “girl” would raise her hand. Much to my surprise, after she called out the name several times and no one answered, she looked at me and said “it’s you.” Oh, no! My name is Sam, not some girl’s name, I replied. Well, of course you could imagine all the kids laughing and making fun of me that day. I do remember telling her that if she called me that name again I would pull off her head piece, which necessitated a trip to see Father MacInerny. I recall my Mom picking me up and the ensuing “discussion” regarding what Sister Mary Dorothy called me. Needless to say I did not EVER want to go back to school and endure the ridicule and name calling with hearing that name again. It took about a week or so for the kids to call me Sam. However, I did hone some skills that can be compared to the WWE wrestling and in some cases MMA Cage fighting in defense of my good name. I can tell you I won a few and lost a few, but at the end of the day everyone called me Sam, even Sister Mary Dorothy. Throughout the year I came to find Sister Mary Dorothy to be a very well organized disciplinarian. She taught me how to care about being on time and having my homework complete and checked for accuracy. She also taught me about being compassionate to others, and to always do your best.

My parents transferred me to the Mary

Jane Kennedy School in 3rd grade. I was lucky enough to have Ms. McGinley as my teacher. I can honestly say that she was the teacher I remember the most. Coming from a different school is always challenging. Curriculums that

are taught are different and for the most part you have to get socially acquainted with a whole new group of kids. The kid thing was not a problem as I already knew many of them. The curriculum is where I had the most difficulty. My grades were not the best and nothing I seemed to do succeeded in raising them. I can honestly say Ms. McGinley worked with me almost constantly on all of my subjects so I could at least pass and move on to 4th Grade. Many afterschool tutoring sessions were held. Thinking back, I often wondered why she would spend all those hours with me, as well as other students, when I’m sure she would rather be at home doing anything else. I came to realize that teachers are very special people. It is a calling that not many of us could do for any period of time. Teachers who do the things like Sister Mary Dorothy or Ms. McGinley did to mold kids and allow them to reach their potential with discipline, kindness, and follow through, will always be remembered by the kids they touched. To this day Ms. McGinley communicates with me by phone and I send her a copy of this newsletter in hopes for her to contact the District 92.5 Superintendent to change my grade from a 4 to at least a 3. I can tell you she expended quite a bit of energy with a very rambunctious boy, and I thank her for that.

It is amazing what you can remember about your school experiences and teachers, and I often wonder what happened to some of them. I know it would be naive of me to think that they are all enjoying retirement, but I want every one of them to know, wherever they are, that I appreciate all the effort they put into shaping me. I may not have seen it like that back in the day, but I want them all to know that I truly thank them for the effort.

WESTCHESTER EDUCATIONAL FOUN-DATION

On Friday, May 2nd, the Westchester Educational Foundation held a fundraiser to celebrate its first anniversary. The Westchester Educational Foundation was formed to raise funds to support public school education at our School District 92.5. Their mission is to enhance the quality of education and provide District 92.5 students in Westchester with expanding learning opportunities. This year the Westchester Educational Foundation sought families and businesses alike to “Adopt a Classroom.” A tax deductible gift of $250.00 designated to a classroom of your choice helps provide classroom tools for grammar school students that might not otherwise be available. More information is available at www.facebook.com/WestchesterEducationalFoundation, or by calling fundraising chair Eric Schmidt at 630-207-4505. More information about their fund raising efforts will be profiled in our June Newsletter.

MOTHER’S DAY

Sunday May 11, the 2nd Sunday of May, has been designated as Mother’s Day. In 1868, Ann Jarvis created a committee to establish “Mother’s Friendship Day”, designed to reunite families that had been divided during the Civil War. The tradition of Mother’s Day was originally established by Anna Jarvis, Ann’s daughter, and was first celebrated on May 12, 1907 in the Andrew’s Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia. The first “official” service was May 10, 1908. Many states adopted the date throughout the following years. On May 8, 1914, the U.S. Congress passed a law designating the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day, with President Woodrow Wilson declaring the first national Mother’s Day as a day for American citizens to show the flag

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Thank you to the Boys Scouts of Troop 1 who volunteered on Saturday, April 12 at the E-Waste Kick Off event for 2014.



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in honor of those mothers whose sons had died in World War I.

Carnations have become the flower dedicated to Mother’s Day. On May 10, 1913, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution calling on all federal government officials, from the president down, to wear a white carnation in observance of Mother’s Day. Anna Jarvis delivered 500 of them on the first official celebration in 1908. The carnation was the favorite flower of her mother. Over time, the florists decided to expand their sale of carnations to include the idea of wearing a red carnation if your mother is living and a white one if she is deceased.

Today, there are many people that can be considered mothers that may not be the biological ones. Stepmothers and Step Grandmothers who have taken an active role in raising children need to be recognized as well. More often than not, we don’t realize what we had until it is gone. Those of you whose mothers are still alive should make sure you pay special attention to them on Mother’s Day. If financially able, do not let them stand over a hot stove and cook for you. There are many fine brunch type restaurants where I’m sure they would enjoy a taste of Champagne or at the least a little Mimosa to wet their palate. If she insists on cooking and not going out, do NOT let her do the dishes. Absolutely NOT!

For those like me who have lost their Mom, stop by the cemetery and say a prayer, thanking her for being the person who was always there for you through thick and thin, right or wrong, no matter what.

ARMED FORCES DAY

Armed Forces Day this year is celebrated on May 17th, the 3rd Saturday in May. The day was first observed on May 20, 1950, after its creation on August 31, 1949. Armed Forces Day was intended to replace the separate celebrations of the 5 U.S. Military branches- Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard, following the consolidation of all the services into the Department of Defense.

National Guard and Reserve Units have different training schedules and celebrate Armed Forces Day/Week at various periods in the month of May.

All residents are encouraged and reminded to fly the American Flag or a flag representing a branch of service you may have served in on Armed Forces Day.

MEMORIAL DAY

The final Monday in May, May 26th,is Memorial Day. A federal holiday, it is a day established to remember the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Memorial Day is not to be confused with Veterans Day. Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. Military veterans. On June 28, 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act which moved Memorial Day from its traditional May 30th date to the last Monday in May. For more information regarding Memorial Day (also previously known as Decoration Day) visit Wikipedia.com.

For as long as I can remember, the Westchester Park District has always had a Memorial Day Ceremony. This year, all Westchester residents are invited to join elected officials from the Westchester Park District, the Westchester Public Library, Westchester School District 92.5 and the Village of Westchester as we pay homage to those soldiers who have died while serving our country.

All residents are encouraged and reminded to fly the American Flag on Memorial Day as a strong show of support for our dearly departed heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice for all of us.

BIRTHDAY OF JOHN F. KENNEDY

Many of us know when President Kennedy was assassinated, but how many of us know when he was born? President Kennedy was born on May 29, 1917 in Brookline, Massachusetts to Joseph and Rose Kennedy. He grew up in a wealthy family with 8 brothers and sisters. He attended Harvard University and graduated with honors. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Lieutenant during World War II and is considered a war hero for leading his crew to safety after his ship was destroyed by the Japanese.

He married Jacqueline Lee Bouvier Kennedy and was the father of 4 children, two of whom died. One child was stillborn and the other died at 2 days old. Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States. He was a member of the Democratic Party and defeated Republican candidate Richard Nixon in the November 1960 election. His religion was Roman Catholic. He served our nation from 1961- 1963 when he was assassinated in Dallas, Texas on November 22, 1963 while riding in an open car. During Kennedy’s short term, he asked Congress to create the Peace Corps. , and ramped up the “Space Race” with the Soviet Union. Kennedy’s profile appears on the U.S.

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WESTCHESTER RECYCLING EVENTOn Saturday, April 12th, the

Westchester Environmental Sustainability Commission sponsored the season opener for electronic recycling. With the help of volunteers from Westchester Boy Scout Troop number

1, a group from the Divine Infant Youth Ministry, and others, we collected several hundred pounds of electronic devices. Many large, heavy old style televisions were dropped off and will be sent to a facility to be recycled for other uses. Volunteers also collected non- perishable food items for the Westchester Food Pantry. Thank you to the people who participated in the event either as a helper or donator.

SHREDDING EVENT

On Saturday, May 10th, we will be adding a shredding event to our electronic collection and food drive. The event will start at 9am and end promptly at NOON. Entry to the event is to be made north bound on Municipal Drive and exit south bound through the east side of the Fire Department driveway near the post office drop boxes. In addition to getting rid of your old paper documents, please bring a non-perishable food item that does not have an expired date stamped on it as those items cannot be given out. Volunteers are always welcome. For further information contact Chairperson Carl Celestino at [email protected].

AGING CARE CONNECTIONS LUNCH OPPORTUNITY

Last month, I came upon an opportunity for our Seniors that I thought I would share. Aging Care Connections offers senior citizens 60 years of age or older to enjoy lunch Monday through Friday from 11:30 am until 12:30 pm for a $2.00 dollar donation each day. The lunch is held at the Salerno Pincente Ristorante located at 9310 W. 63rd Street in Hodgkins. The restaurant is located just west of the Quarry movie theatre behind the Hodgkins Menards. Reservations must be made before NOON the preceding business day by calling 708-354-1323. The program is operated by Aging Care Connections in partnership with Salerno’s Pincente Ristorante and funded in part by Age Options and Title III-C of the Older Americans Act. An example of the menu one day last month was a stuffed chicken breast, stuffing, green salad w/dressing, green beans, wheat roll, mandarin oranges and milk followed by a Blowout Bingo Game. All for a $2.00 fee! More information is available at 708-354-1323.

8TH ANNUAL CANTERBURY STREET NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE

On Saturday, May 31st, from 9am to 3pm the 8th Annual Canterbury Garage Sale will be held. If you would like to participate, please contact Ms. Diane Meyer at 630-222-0235, home 708-562-1196 or e-mail [email protected] . A $5 dollar fee per household is required to defray the costs of

Mayor (Director) Stephens of PACE Bus presents Mayor Pulia with the Shelter Revenue Check at the April 8, 2014 Board Meeting.

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Flea Market registration has begun, for Rain or Shine Flea Market that will be held on Saturday, June 7th, 2014 at Westchester Community Church, 1840 Westchester Blvd., Westchester. Rent space to sell your own items, $35, $20 or $15. Call the church office 708-865-1282 for more information.

Sunday, May 4

GLOW Preschool Open House, from 1:30-2:30 PM, Come and meet Clifford! Prospective Preschool students and their families are welcome to tour our school and meet Clifford the Big Red Dog! GLOW Preschool, 1101 Manchester Avenue Westchester, IL. 708-681-4569

Morning Worship Service/Evening Worship Service at 10:45 a.m. / 6:00 p.m., at Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester, IL 60154 www.westchesterbiblechurch.org

Sunday School – “Experiencing God” Series from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., at Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester, IL 60154 www.westchesterbiblechurch.org

Monday, May 5

Monday Matinee featuring “Casablanca” 2:00 PM at Library. Contact Adult Dept or call 708-562-3573

Tuesday, May 6

LADIES BIBLE STUDY – Proverbs 31 from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester, IL 60154 www.westchesterbiblechurch.org

School May Crowning, 1:30 PM, Divine Providence Church, 2600 Mayfair

Board of Education Committee of the Whole at WMS begins at 6:30 PM

Wednesday, May 7

BAR-W (Grades 1ST-6TH) & AMBASSADORS (Grades 7th–12th) from 6:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., at Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester, IL 60154 www.westchesterbiblechurch.org

Adult Bible Study/Pray Meeting from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., at Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester, IL 60154 www.westchesterbiblechurch.org

Table Grace Ecumenical Discussion between Grace Lutheran and Divine Providence, Trip to Peabody Mansion, 12:15- Depart from Grace Lutheran (1101 Manchester); Cost-$8.00,Reservations due May 4--Call

Chris at 708-562-3422 or [email protected]

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

All School mass at 8:00 am at Divine Infant Jesus Church, 1600 Newcastle Avenue. Come join us. For more information, contact the school office at 865-0122

Divine Providence Over 50 Club’s next meeting will be held on May 7th. Make note that it will be our Mother’s Day/Father’s Day Luncheon. This year it is being held at Stimac’s (Butterfield, west of Wolf Road). Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and lunch at Noon. Members $17 and Guests $19. We are limited on the number of people the Restaurant can accommodate so call Ruth @708-947-9020 as soon as possible. The Divine Providence Over 50 Club’s June meeting will be held on the 11th. Come join us for our Annual Box Lunch Picnic. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. and lunch at Noon. Tickets will be available at our May outing. 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. If you have any questions please call Corrine @708-531-9496. I hope you all have an enjoyable summer. Mayflower Tours has a trip to Mackinac Island September 25-October 1 2014. Two nights will be spent at the Grand Hotel on the Island. A visit to Frankenmuth and a train ride is also included. A passport will be required. Call Marianne for additional information @708-562-3766.

Thursday, May 8

“Oklahoma” performance at Westchester Middle School, 1620 Norfolk Ave, Westchester, IL 60154, at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $7 (Available by calling the Westchester Primary School 708-562-1509, Westchester Intermediate School 708-450-2735 or Westchester Middle School main office 708-450-2735

Field trip to the Chicago Symphony at 9:00 am for Band students at Divine Infant Jesus School, 1640 Newcastle Ave. For more information, call the school office at

865-0122 Field trip to the Art Institute at 9:30

am for 7th grade students at Divine Infant Jesus School, 1640 Newcastle Ave. For more information, call the school office at

865-0122Financial Wellness 7:00 PM at

Library. Mario Cinardi, a certified

financial educator with the Heartland Institute will discuss key concepts and strategies that will help you improve your financial wellness. Please register in advance. Contact Adult Dept or call 708-562-3573

Friday, May 9


Reformer’s Unanimous – RU from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., at Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester, IL 60154 www.westchesterbiblechurch.org

Saturday, May 10


Westchester Park District’s Spring Dance Recital at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM at the Community Center

First Communion for 2nd graders of Divine Infant Jesus Parish - 1:30 pm Mass at Divine Infant Jesus Church, 1640 Newcastle Avenue. Contact Sr. Susan Majcen at 708-865-8086 for more information

Saving Energy at Home 10:00 AM at Library. Megan Visk of Elevate Energy will discuss smart meters, easy home improvements and pricing options available to help residents save energy and money. Please register in advance. Contact Adult Dept or call 708-562-3573

Electronics Recycling/Paper Shredding/Food Drive held at Village Hall, 10300 West Roosevelt Road, from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. Sponsored by the Environmental Sustainability Commission. This year, please bring a donation for the food pantry along with your recycling items. All non-perishable items will be donated to the Westchester Food Pantry. This event is intended for the recycling household items, business related items may be refused. Any questions, or to help volunteer, please contact Carl Celestino at [email protected].

Sunday, May 11

Morning Worship Service/Evening

Worship Service at 10:45 a.m. / 6:00 p.m., at Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester, IL 60154 www.westchesterbiblechurch.org


Monday, May 12

Monday Matinee featuring “Rocky” 2:00 PM at Library. Contact Adult Dept or call 708-562-3573

Monday, May 12 through Friday, May 16

WMS 8th Grade to Washington D.C.

Tuesday, May 13


Bilingual PAC Meeting at WPS begins at 6:30 PM

The Divine Infant Jesus School student body will be Praying the Rosary -12:30 pm at Divine Infant Jesus Church, 1600 Newcastle Avenue. Come join us. For more information, contact the school office at 865-0122.

Divine Infant Jesus School Advisory Board Meeting at 7:00 pm at the Rectory, 1601 Newcastle Avenue. For more information, contact the school office at

865-0122.Village Board Meeting at 7:00 PM

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

Wednesday, May 14

WIS Spring Band Concert & Band Parents Meeting at 7:00 PM

BAR-W (Grades 1ST-6TH) & AMBASSADORS (Grades 7th–12th) from 6:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., at Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester, IL 60154 www.westchesterbiblechurch.org


Table Grace Ecumenical Discussion between Grace Lutheran and Divine Providence, Trip to Morton Arboretum, 11:30-Depart from Divine Providence (2600 Mayfair), Cost $18.00(admission, tram fare and

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The National League of Cities (NLC) has recognized the Village of Westchester for recent completion of key health and wellness goals for Let’s Move! Cities, Towns and Counties (LMCTC). LMCTC is a major component of First Lady Michelle Obama’s comprehensive Let’s Move! initiative, which is dedicated to solving the childhood obesity epidemic within a generation. LMCTC calls upon local elected officials to adopt sustainable and holistic policies that improve communities’ access to healthy affordable food and opportunities for physical activity through five goal areas.

“We congratulate and commend Westchester for your efforts to improve the health of your community’s children and families,” said NLC President Chris Coleman, mayor of Saint Paul, Minn. “Through the leadership and dedication of local elected officials in cities, towns and counties across the country, we are beginning to see a measurable decrease in obesity rates and a cultural

shift towards health.” Three medals were awarded to

Westchester for action taken to improve access to healthy affordable food and increase opportunities for physical activity. These medals (Gold, Silver, and Bronze) were awarded because of Westchester’s achievements in promoting the best possible practices for nutrition, physical activity, and screen time in early care and education settings.

All LMCTC sites have the opportunity to earn up to five gold medals, one for each actionable goal to which they commit to as part of the initiative. Medals are awarded to local elected officials based on achievements in each of the following five goal areas:

Goal I: Start Early, Start Smart: Promoting best practices for nutrition, physical activity, and screen time in early care and education settings

Goal II: My Plate, Your Place: Prominently displaying MyPlate in all municipal or county venues where food is served

Goal III: Smart Servings for Students: Increasing participation in school breakfast and lunch programs

Goal IV: Model Food Service: Implementing healthy and sustainable food service guidelines that are aligned with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Goal V: Active Kids at Play: Increasing opportunities for physical activity

NLC is working in partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and with the support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the National Association of Counties and other nonprofit organizations, to assist local elected officials who join LMCTC as they implement policy and environmental changes to prevent childhood obesity. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has awarded NLC a grant to provide technical assistance to local elected officials working to create healthier communities and prevent childhood obesity, including those participating in LMCTC.

More than 420 cities, towns and counties are participating in LMCTC. Each month, NLC recognizes local elected officials who achieve key benchmarks for the five LMCTC goals. Since July 2012, NLC has awarded 1,518 bronze, silver, and gold medals to recognize local elected officials across the country for their LMCTC progress.

The Let’s Move! Initiative is being promoted in Westchester by the Citizens Advisory Board, headed by Trustee Tom Yurkovich.

For more information about LMCTC and Westchester’s accomplishments, visit www.HealthyCommunitiesHealthyFuture.org.

The National League of Cities is dedicated to helping city leaders build better communities. NLC is a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, towns and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans.

Good Job WESTCHESTER, Keep up the Healthy Work.

Village of Westchester earns Awards for Let’s Move!

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Good Neighbor Nomination Form Your Name:________________________________________________________________________________

Your Address:__________________________________________________________________________

Name and Address of the person/organization/business you are nominating________________________________

Why are they a Good Neighbor to you?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Do you have a Good Neighbor you would like to nominate to be recognized in the Westchester newsletter? Praise the efforts of local residents, organizations, and businesses by nominating them as a good neighbor. We are looking for those friendly folks, good deeds and special neighborly touches that make living in Westchester special. A nomina-tion form is included in this issue below. Nominations for the next newsletter must be received by the 15th of this month by sending them to [email protected] (Subject Line: Good Neighbor Nomination) or 10300 W.

Nominate Your Good Neighbors

Nominees: George & Marilyn Musil, 2900 block of Downing Ave.

Nominated by: Marie Corso, 2900 block of Downing Ave.

Why they are good neighbors: Being elderly in a wheelchair, it’s hard to get around. My “guardian angels” and “lifeline” are Marilyn and George Musil. They have medical issues themselves and yet call me everyday to check on me. Put their plans on hold to take me to all my doctor appoint-ments. They help me around the house when problems arise and are always there when I need them.

Meet the May 2014 Good Neighbors

Nominee: Ken, 700 block of Westchester Blvd.

Nominated by: Dawn & Jon, 700 block of Westchester Blvd.

Why they are a good neighbor:

Ken has lived next door to us ever since we moved in. From the very beginning, Ken has always been willing to gives us a helping hand and a hello. An avid gardener and all-around handyman, he is the ideal person to have next door. That alone makes our neighbor a good neighbor, and yet he goes above and beyond that! In the winter, Ken keeps the sidewalks and driveways safe for pedestri-ans. He can be found clearing the snow of not only his own property, but of his neighbors as well. On a few occasions, we have woken up to finding our front steps cleared of snow and Ken making his way down the block with his snow blower. In the summer, Ken loves to share the vegetables he has grown with us. We have often tried to show our appreciation with cakes and pies, but he is always one good deed ahead of us. Ken is very easily the nicest neighbor we have ever had and we hope to have him as part of this community for a long time!

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MWRD AGREEMENT

On April 17th, I was informed that the MWRD Board of Commissioners approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village to expand the Mayfair Reservoir to mitigate flooding. The work contemplated by this Agreement will include design, construction, and perpetual maintenance of the expansion of Mayfair Reservoir and the installation of an additional storm sewer in the Village.

Under the terms of the agreement, MWRD will reimburse the Village in an amount not to exceed Two Million, One Hundred Twenty-One Thousand and No/100 Dollars ($2,121,000.00). As I mentioned last month we have been working on this project for several years and it appears to be coming to fruition. MWRD will be paying 82% of the project with Westchester coming up with the 18% match. Design engineering is being completed by V3 Engineering who has been selected to oversee the project with MWRD Staff. I am both anxious and pushing hard to get a shovel in the ground as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the wheels of government move way too slowly for me. I will keep you apprised as the project moves forward.

MWRD CONCERNS

I came across an interesting article from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. A tiny product is causing big environmental concerns in the Great Lakes. Plastic exfoliating microbeads, described as a pin head sized spheres suspended in hundreds of facial scrubs, toothpastes, and shaving creams are silting fresh water lakes, biologists say. There is some evidence that the microbeads are flowing into the Chicago River.

The microbeads are deemed safe for health and beauty products. Microbeads can be an environmental danger because they are roughly the size and shape of fish eggs, which other fish eat. The large fish eat smaller ones and the plastic microbeads get incorporated into the flesh of the fish and ultimately the fish can end up in our fish dinners. The microbeads are not biodegradable and the petroleum in the plastic serves as a magnet for toxins such as motor oil and insecticides.

A single tube of a cleanser such as a face scrub can contain more than 300,000 particles and products

containing plastic are not limited to drug store aisles. For more information about microbeads please visit http://beatthemicrobead.org/en/

MWRD RAIN BARREL PROGRAM

Just a reminder that the MWRD is making it easier for residents residing in their service area ( that includes Westchester) to purchase rain barrels. Homeowners can collect and reuse storm water by installing a rain barrel on their downspouts. The rain barrels are now available for purchase year round. The cost is $58 dollars each plus tax. The price includes an installation kit and home delivery for all residents living in the MWRD service area. For more information please contact THE mwrd web site at www.mwrd.org or call 312-751-5650.

PHARMACEUTICAL PILL DISPOSAL

On April 26th, the Village of Westchester participated in the DEA Drug Take Back program. For the last 3 years we have been collecting unwanted expired prescription medicine 24/7 in a receptacle in the Village Hall lobby. We have collected over 1 thousand pounds since we started collecting.

Why are we involved in such a program?

Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to accidental poisoning, overdose, and abuse.

Pharmaceutical drugs can be just as dangerous as street drugs when taken without a prescription or a doctor’s supervision.

The non-medical use f prescription drugs ranks second only to marijuana as the most common form of drug abuse in America.

The majority of teenagers abusing prescription drugs get them from family and friends, and the home medicine cabinet.

Unused prescription drugs thrown in the trash can be retrieved and abused or illegally sold. Unused drugs that are flushed contaminate the water supply. Proper disposal of unused drugs saves lives and protects the environment.

Take-back programs are the best way to dispose of old drugs

For more information please visit www.dea.gov , www.getsmartaboutdrugs.com , www.justthinktwice.com.

VILLAGE WIDE CLEAN-UP DAY

On Saturday, April 26th, Westchester volunteers were out and about at

different areas of the Village picking up trash, and doing their best to spruce up the town. The Village’s lawn maintenance contractor, Alliance Turf Management, teams up with the Village to help clean up the community. In addition, volunteers from local Boy Scout and Cub Scout troops and the Westchester Kiwanis Club were on hand to help beatify the town. Comcast Cable joined in the effort by celebrating the nation’s largest single day corporate volunteer effort by assisting clean- up efforts at the Midwest SOAARING Foundation grounds located at Hickory Lane and 31st Street.

X-MAS LIGHT DISPOSAL

While checking the pharmaceutical drop off bin, I noticed that the X-Mas light recycling bin was full to capacity and even overflowed into a large box. The lights will be dropped off at the DuPage County “SCARCE” collection site located at 799 Roosevelt Road Building 2, suite 108 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. For more information, and a more complete list of recyclable items you can visit the Scarce web site at www.scarceEcoEd.org. Thank you to all those who took the time to drop these off so they can be properly disposed of.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEWLY-WEDS

Congratulations go out to Mr. Charles Corella and Lindsey Carpino who tied the knot in a lovely ceremony at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas on Saturday, April 12. Lindsey is the daughter of Police Chief John Carpino and Patti Carpino. The ceremony was attended by 60 close friends and family who thoroughly enjoyed the nuptials in the 80+ degree weather and atmosphere that only Las Vegas can bring. FYI -John and Patti Carpino, Lindsey’s parents, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Easter Sunday, April 20th. Congratulations and best wishes to the entire Carpino Family!

SERVICE LINE WARRANTY PROGRAM

Residents will be receiving information in the mail from SERVICE LINE WARRANTY OF AMERICA. The information is asking if you would like to join the program that has been in place for the past two years. There are two separate warranty programs. The first covers the lateral sanitary sewer line from your home to the Village owned main sanitary service Villageline. The cost of the warranty is $59 dollars per year if you make one payment yearly. The second separate warranty is

for you drinking water service line as it attaches to the resident side of the “Buffalo Box” and your home. The cost for this warranty is $52 dollars per year if paid on a yearly basis. I have heard several success stories from residents who have used the service. The Village of Westchester has endorsed this service but does not generate any revenue from it. Participation is strictly voluntary on the part of homeowners. Please call Service Line Warranty of America at 866-922-9006 for more information.

MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC AGGREGATION

For the past several years, Westchester residents, by being part of the Municipal Aggregation Program, have received lower electric bills than prior to the Village opting into the aggregation program. This year our brokers will again be going out to bid in late May as a result of the expiration of our contract. Based on what we are being told by several independent brokers, communities like Westchester will probably be in for a rate increase from our current rate of 4.86 cents per kilowatt hour to a rate ranging from 7-8 cents per kilowatt hour. We have been told there are a number of factors creating this increase, none of which are controlled by any municipality. The Illinois Commerce Commission is the regulatory authority that controls electric utilities. ComEd will be bidding on the rate as well. I will have more information as the bid process becomes a reality in mid to late May. For those who wish to follow the rates available from competitive vendors www.pluginillinois.com.

BRANCH PICK-UP

Just a friendly reminder that the Village branch pick-up will only occur during the FIRST week of the month. If you put branches out mid month there will be a very good chance that they will stay there until your scheduled day pick-up during the first week of the month. Please make sure the branches are out on the parkway before 7am on your designated pick-up day. Branches can be 7 feet in length and stacked with the butt ends facing the street. This makes it easy for the public works employees to place them into the chipping machine.

GARBAGE CANS, RECYCLING TOTERS, AND YARD WASTE

Please place the aforementioned containers and bags on the Village parkway and not out in the street.



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Village code prohibits to the containers being placed on the street. Additionally, please do not put the refuse out for pick up too early. You can place it out no earlier than 3pm the day before your pickup day, and you must bring the containers in by 8 am the day after pickup. Placing the refuse containers out early or taking them in after these times is a violation of Village code. You would not believe how many calls this office and the Village receive regarding this issue. To avoid code violations, please comply.

BEAUTIFUL WESTCHESTER

I think most of us can agree that Westchester is a beautiful town. This can only continue to happen if each one of us makes it happen. Planting colorful flowers, trees and shrubs can go a long way in curb appeal. We may not have a lot of expendable cash to make wholesale replacements of doors, windows and the like but we can take some time to do some scrubbing and painting, as well as maintaining your urban landscape. For those of you, and you know who you are, that I see sweeping the curb in front of your home or cleaning off the storm sewer grates, THANK YOU, your efforts have not gone unnoticed. Keeping up our property is one small way that our property values will continue to increase instead of decrease.

To those of you that think it is cool or fashionable to dump garbage in the street or throw bottles on front yards, please STOP. I’m sure you would not appreciate it if your property or that of your parents were targeted in similar fashion. By the way, for those of you who toss cigarette butts out onto the street, a new state law went into effect January 1, 2014 with penalties up to $1500 ...that’s right, one thousand five hundred dollars, for something that is certainly avoidable.

FLOWER BED PLANTING 101

As a subscriber to Popular Mechanics I came upon an article regarding 4 Keys to Great Flower Beds by author Joseph Truini.

In the article I learned that flower beds typically contain three types of plants: perennials, which bloom every year for several years, annuals which bloom, seed, and die all in a single season; and biennials, which bloom for two years and then die.

Many gardeners plant early blooming

annuals in the spring, which fade and die around Labor Day, and then replace them with annuals that last until the first frost. General rules for flower beds consist of fertilizing, mulching, deadheading, and proper spacing.

For complete text, go to: http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/improvement/lawn-garden/in-bloom-4-keys-to-great-flower-beds

DEALING WITH SEASONAL ALLER-GIES- 5 Tips That Work

By Debbie Davis Seasonal allergies are triggered by

various irritants in the spring, summer, and fall but the solutions for dealing with them have much in common. Here are 5 simple suggestions that won’t cure the problem but will make living with your allergies easier.

Shut Out Allergens----Pollens are the number one culprit for those who suffer seasonally. Make sure that you keep home doors and windows closed. Choose to use air conditioning rather than a whole house fan to cool. Keep the windows in your car rolled up, and choose to re-circulate the air rather than using the vent that would bring in unfiltered air.

If possible, park in a garage (great motivation to clean it out) where you and your car can escape the thick coat of pollen during the peak of the season. Parking in the garage will also allow you to avoid the outdoor air which is likely to have way more pollen the garage.

Choose Outdoors Time Wisely---Pollen levels tend to be highest (unfortunately) on beautiful, sunny, dry, and windy days. They are lowest after a good rain because the rain literally clears the air.

The lowest levels are generally early in the morning and late in the evening. Late morning through afternoon hours are peak times for airborne allergens.

Wear A Mask---If you must go out when you know levels are high, wear a mask to limit your exposure. Yes, it may look a little funny, but better to take err on the safe side and feel good the rest of the day. Masks are relatively inexpensive and can be obtained at a well-stocked hardware store.

Wash Them Away---Pollen is light weight and sticks easily to anything. As a result, hair clothes, skin, and packages are all fair game. Get in the habit of taking off outdoor clothes and putting them in the washer immediately, if not to wash immediately, to keep the irritants contained.

Shower or bathe to remove pollen from skin and hair. Use eye drops to keep down irritation, inflammation, and itchiness.

Control Allergens Indoors---Regardless of how hard you try, pollen will get indoors. Opening and closing doors as you come and go allows it to blow in, and pets, packages that are delivered

and left at the door are just a few of the thousands of ways it invades indoor air.

Select an air filter that is specifically designed to remove seasonal allergens such as pollen and mold and mildew spores is an effective, low maintenance and non-invasive way to keep the level of airborne allergens to minimum.

High efficiency particle arresting (or HEPA) filtration has been proven to be best for removing airborne particulates such as these. By definition it must be able to remove 99,997 out of 10,000 particles that are.3 microns or greater in size.

As always, seek medical advice from your doctor for the proper treatment of any medical condition.

WELCOME TO THE ETSB BOARD

It has been brought to my attention that I have neglected to announce the newest member of the Westchester Emergency Telephone System Board. My appointment for the vacancy was given to Mr. Jay Dalicandro. Mr. Dalicandro, who resides in Westchester, was the former Village Manager of the Village of Elmwood Park for 23 years. He is uniquely qualified for this post which was evident by the unanimous vote of the Village Board for his confirmation. I apologize for not recognizing the appointment back in January.

RED LIGHT CAMERA

At a recent Board meeting, I was asked a question regarding our Red Light Photo Enforcement System. The person believed the camera system was put up to capture only right turn violators not making a complete stop at the red signal. This is NOT the case. The cameras, regardless of what municipality they have been installed in, are capturing all red light traffic violations. Failure to make a complete stop before turning right is only one capture the camera makes. The camera will capture those vehicles making a left turn through a red arrow, as well as those driving straight through a red light. Ample warning signs appropriately posted before reaching the intersection are in place. Additionally, Westchester has installed voluntary signs indicating we are a Red Light Community at entrances to the Village. The only thing we can’t do for you is control your vehicle. Making a complete stop, (Cessation of Motion) before turning right or trying to beat the light by driving through, or by tagging on the end of vehicles turning left on the left arrow after the light turns red will result in the camera, (now without a flash), taking a video of your driving action several seconds before and after your vehicle passing through the intersection.

The Federal Highway Administration

has stated that automated red-light enforcement using cameras has shown to be effective in reducing the incidence of red-light running and the number of red-light running crashes. The primary motivation for installation of the red light cameras is to improve and enhance safety at each of the intersections and reduce the incidents of crashes occurring there. Guy Tridgell, Communications Manager of IDOT, has stated “red light cameras have been an effective tool in deterring angle and t-bone accidents, which usually happens when a driver runs a red light. Those kinds of crashes cause the most fatalities and severe injuries.”

Your safety, and that of the motoring public is of utmost concern. Please drive accordingly.

BICYCLE SAFETY

At an Easter get together at my home, my brother- in- law John and I had a conversation about bicycles on the road. More and more bicyclists, whether recreational or enthusiasts that bike 45 plus miles a day, are out on the road. John resides in Villa Park and he was telling me how he and his group biked into Westchester and was driving around our streets . One of the most dangerous things that can happen to bicyclist is the event of “Dooring.” “Dooring” occurs when a motorist opens the car door into traffic without looking to see if a a bicyclist, whether alone or in a group, is passing by. Bicycles must ride with the flow of traffic, and ride as close to the right as possible. If motorists don’t look before opening their car doors a collision with a bike, or even another vehicle passing by can occur. The practice is especially dangerous to bicyclists. Please make every effort to look before exiting the driver’s side of your vehicle. It only takes a second, and yes, you may have to wait until the lone bicyclist, or possibly group, passes by. Sharing the road and watching out for the other guy, will certainly make Westchester a safer community.

FROM THE BOARD

At the March 24, 2014 Village Board Meeting, the following items were approved by the Board. The record of bills ending 03-20-2014 in the amount not to exceed $ 493,691.83. The Minutes of the March 4, 2014 Special Board Meeting, March 11, 2014 Village Board Meeting and Minutes of the March 11, 2014 Committee of the Whole Meeting. An Ordinance Amending Section 5.36.130, Entitled “Number of Licenses”, of Chapter 5.36,



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Now that the weather is fi nally starting to warm up, you may be starting to think about spring projects.

Just a reminder many home improvement projects require permits. Some typical items that require permits are:

• Fences• Patios• Sidewalks• Driveways• Pools• Decks• Porches• Windows• Doors• Roof• Siding• HVAC• Interior Remodels & Additions

If you have a project in mind, please call Community Development at 708-345-0199 to inquire if a permit is required and get the application requirements.

This information can also be found on the Village’s website under “Community Development/Building Department”.

Remember Home Improvement Projects Require Village Permits

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Entitled “Liquor Sales” of Title 5, Entitled “Business Licenses and Regulations” of the Westchester Municipal Code. An Ordinance Amending a Planned Unit Development for Parcel 3 of the Property Commonly known as the Schorsch Farm (Westbrook Commons) in the Village of Westchester, Illinois. A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Economic Incentive Agreement by and between the Village and Regency Centers where the New Mariano’s Grocery store will be built. A Resolution Approving and Ratifying the purchase of a Huskie 1000lb. Striker Hammer from Burris Equipment. A Resolution Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Master Equipment Lease-Purchase Agreement with PNC Equipment Finance, LLC, As Lessor, and Separate Lease Schedules thereto for the Acquisition, Purchase, Financing and Leasing of Certain Equipment Within the Terms herein Provided; Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of Other Documents Required in Connection therewith; and Authorizing all Other Actions Necessary to the Consummation of

the Transactions Contemplated by this Resolution. Under the Active Agenda, the following two items were approved; an Ordinance Amending Section 5.102.220, Entitled “Number of Licenses,” of Chapter 5.102, Entitled “Video Gaming,” of Title 5, Entitled “Business Licenses and Regulations,” of the Westchester Municipal Code. An Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of a Joint Purchasing Requisition for the Purchase of Rock Salt for the Village of Westchester. An Executive Session was held under the exemption 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1) -The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body.

At the March 24, 2014, Committee of the Whole Meeting, the following items, under Old Business, were discussed by the Board. Language surrounding the Liquor License Class Definitions, presented by President Pulia and Manager Matthys and a Leak Detection Contract proposal, presented by Ms. Matthys.

At the April 8, 2014 Village Board Meeting, a check in the amount of approximately $21,000 was presented by Director Bradley

Stephens, (also known as the Mayor of Rosemont), of Pace Suburban Bus for the Advertizing Shelter Revenue that was earned last year to the Village. Following the presentation, the following items were approved under the consent agenda;

The Approval of the Record of Bills ending 04-04-2014 in the amount not to exceed $ 876,639.40, The Minutes of the March 18, 2014 Special Board Meeting, Minutes of the March 24, 2014 Village Board Meeting, Minutes of the March 24, 2014 Committee of the Whole Meeting, Approval of Departmental Monthly Reports, An Ordinance Authorizing the Acceptance of a Proposal from M.E. Simpson Co., Inc for the Performance of a Water Distribution System Leak Survey. Under the Active Agenda, the following two items were approved; A Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement by and Between the Village of Westchester and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago For Construction and Maintenance of the Expansion of Mayfair Reservoir. A Resolution Accepting a Bid and Authorizing the Execution of a Contract with J. Nardulli Concrete Inc. for the

Concrete Component of the 2014 Street Improvement Program .

At the April 8, 2014 Committee of the Whole Meeting, the following items were discussed by the Board. Under New Business; Ms. Potempa and Ms. Matthys proposed a Supplemental Annual Contribution to Fire/Police Pension Plans. Ms. Headley and Trustee Perry presented the Naming of Business Districts, recommendation by the Economic Development Committee. Ms. Matthys presented the Phase III Engineering Agreement for the Enterprise Drive Collector and an Arbor Day Proclamation was proposed by Trustee Calcagno.

Ms. Matthys presented a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for the use of equipment during emergency situation and later presented the 2013 Water Main Improvement Contract Close-Out. Finally, Ms. Potempa proposed the removal of E-Checks as an acceptable payment method for Utility Bills. Under Old Business, the Board discussed the following three items; A Water Management Ordinance Update, A DCEO Grant Update and the 2014-2015 Proposed Budget


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transportation)-Lunch on your own, Reservations due by May 8.--Call Chris at 708-562-3422 or [email protected]

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

Scholastic Book Fair 6:30 p.m. Divine Providence School, 2500 Mayfair Avenue, 708-562-2258, www.divineprovidenceschool.org

Thursday, May 15

Board of Education Meeting at WMS begins at 7:00 PM

May Crowning at 9:30 am at Divine Infant Jesus Church, 1600 Newcastle Avenue. Ribbon and Award Ceremony for graduating 8th graders following the mass. For more information, contact the school office at 865-0122.

Thursday, May 15 through Wednesday, May 18

Softball Tournament of Champions at Mayfair Park, Westchester Park District

Friday, May 16

Reformer’s Unanimous – RU from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., at Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester, IL 60154 www.westchesterbiblechurch.org

Miracles In Progress, MIP Golf Outing & Dinner Friday, May 16, 2014 at Carriage Greens Country Club, 12:00 p.m. Golf check-in and lunch, 12:45 p.m. $1,000 Putting Challenge, 1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start, 6:00 p.m.Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres, 7:00 p.m. Dinner, open bar, silent auction, music & more, $125.00 for all-day fun, $50.00 for dinner and all evening events. Donations are welcome -Sponsorships opportunities are still available! Miracles In Progress assists individuals with brain injuries and other special needs acquire the resources necessary for treatment, both conventional and alternative, so that they can achieve their highest potential. Your participation and donations will help make MIP’s mission possible! The proceeds from this event will support our specialized programs including MIP Pool Pals, MIP Yoga Pals, Sibshops, therapeutic horseback riding, as well as our other scholarships and endeavors. Register for this event or make a donation by using Paypal - www.miraclesinprogress.org. Questions - please call us at 708-531-1616.

Miracles In Progress is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization.

Saturday, May 17

Vegetable Gardens from Field to Fork 10:00 AM at Library. Jackie Riffice of the Prairie Godmothers will explain how to plant big gardens in small spaces using vertical gardens, raised beds and windowsills. Please register in advance. Contact Adult Dept or call 708-562-3573

Teetering Tots Playgroup 9:30-10:30 a.m. Divine Providence School, 2500 Mayfair Avenue, 708-562-2258, www.divineprovidenceschool.org

Westchester Police Department Open House from 10 AM until 2 PM, 10300 W. Roosevelt Rd. Westchester, IL 60154.

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Monday, May 19

The Divine Infant Jesus School student body will be Praying the Rosary -12:30 pm at Divine Infant Jesus Church, 1600 Newcastle Avenue. Come join us. For more information, contact the school office at 865-0122

Monday Matinee featuring “Rear Window” 2:00 PM at Library. Contact Adult Dept or call 708-562-3573

Tuesday, May 20


Eighth Grade Awards Ceremony, 1:30 PM, Divine Providence Church, 2600 Mayfair

5th Grade Parent Meeting at WMS begins at 7:00 pm

8th Grade Awards Ceremony 1::30 Church Divine Providence School, 2500 Mayfair Avenue, 708-562-2258, www.divineprovidenceschool.org

Wednesday, May 21

BAR-W (Grades 1ST-6TH) & AMBASSADORS (Grades 7th–12th) from 6:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., at Westchester Bible Church, 10600

W. Cermak Rd., Westchester, IL 60154 www.westchesterbiblechurch.org


Table Grace Ecumenical Discussion, 11:30 AM, Grace Lutheran Church, 1101 Manchester.

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


Market Day pick-up from 5:30 – 6:30 pm in Langan Hall at Divine Infant Jesus, 1640 Newcastle Avenue. Contact Toni Podock at 708-865-8071 for more information

Behind the Scenes with the Westchester Civic Theatre 7:00 PM at Library. A candid “behind the scenes’ view with members of their recent production sharing video clips, props and stories of what went on backstage as well as onstage. Please register in advance. Contact Adult Dept or call 708-562-3573

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

Last Day for PreSchool Divine Providence School, 2500 Mayfair Avenue, 708-562-2258, www.divineprovidenceschool.org

Thursday, May 22

Last Day for Prekindergarten Divine Providence School, 2500 Mayfair Avenue, 708-562-2258, www.divineprovidenceschool.org

Friday, May 23Reformer’s Unanimous – RU from

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., at Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester, IL 60154 www.westchesterbiblechurch.org

All school picnic on school grounds for students of Divine Infant Jesus, 1640 Newcastle Avenue. For more information, contact the school office at 865-0122

Kindergarten Promotion 9:30 a.m. Divine Providence School, 2500 Mayfair Avenue, 708-562-2258, www.divineprovidenceschool.org

Sunday, May 25

Morning Worship Service/Evening Worship Service at 10:45 a.m. / 6:00 p.m., at Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester, IL

60154 www.westchesterbiblechurch.org


Sunday May 25 through Monday, May 26

Library closed for Memorial Day holiday

Monday, May 26

Memorial Day Service at 10:00 AM at Mayfair Park

Memorial Day-Village Hall Offices closed.

Memorial Day – No School, Westchester Public Schools

Memorial Day - No School Divine Providence School, 2500 Mayfair Avenue, 708-562-2258, www.divineprovidenceschool.org

Tuesday, May 27


2nd Grade Parent Meeting at WIS begins at 7:00 PM

The Divine Infant Jesus School student body will be praying the rosary – 12:30 pm at Divine Infant Jesus Church, 1600 Newcastle Avenue. For more information, contact the school office at 865-0122

Library begins summer hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM, Friday 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Saturday 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM, closed Sundays. Summer hours in effect until Labor Day weekend in September

Village Board Meeting at 7:00 PM in the Village Hall Court Room with the Committee of the Whole Meeting immediately following.

Wednesday, May 28BAR-W (Grades 1ST-6TH) &

AMBASSADORS (Grades 7th–12th) from 6:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., at Westchester Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester, IL 60154 www.westchesterbiblechurch.org


Table Grace Ecumenical Discussion, 11:30 AM, Divine Providence Ministry Center, 2540 Mayfair

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

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Pre-Kindergarten Graduation will

be at 9:30 am, at Divine Infant Jesus School’s Langan Hall, 1640 Newcastle Avenue. For more information, contact the school office at 708-865-0122

Aging Well of Westchester invites you to: “The Blue Zones” - What the world’s oldest living people have to teach us about living long, happy, healthy lives? Presented by Jamie Lee Silver from Cantata Adult Life Services begins at 1:00 PM at the Mayfair Recreation, 10835 Wakefield.

Thursday, May 29

Kindergarten Graduation will be at 9:30 am, at Divine Infant Jesus School’s Langan Hall, 1640 Newcastle Avenue. For more information, contact the school office at 708-865-0122

Friday, May 30 Reformer’s Unanimous – RU from

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., at Westchester

Bible Church, 10600 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester, IL 60154 www.westchesterbiblechurch.org

Eighth Grade Graduation, 7:00 PM, Divine Providence Church, 2600 Mayfair

WMS 8th Grade Dinner begins at 5:30 PM

WMS End Of Year Dance (see school calendar for time schedule), Westchester Public Schools

8th Grade Graduation 7:00 p.m. Church Divine Providence School, 2500 Mayfair Avenue, 708-562-2258, www.divineprovidenceschool.org

Saturday, May 31

Spring Fling Dance at Westchester Community Church, 1840 Westchester Blvd. Doors open at 6:30 p.m, Dancing is from 7p.m. to 10p.m. Cost is $12.00 per person, hor d,oeuvres will be served. Live music played by Matt Geraldi Ensemble will provide a variety of dancing and easy listening music. Contact the church office for more details, 708-865-1282.

Divine Providence Golf Outing, 12:00 Noon - 5:00 Dinner, Oak Brook Golf Club, 2606 York Road, Oak Brook, Call Divine Providence Parish 708-562-3364 for more information

Immanuel Christian Academy Open House Evening from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Sunday, June 1A Baccalaureate Mass for 8th grade

graduates of Divine Infant Jesus School, will be held at church @ 9:30 am, 1601 Newcastle Ave. Contact the rectory at 708-865-8071 for more information

Monday, June 2

8th grade graduation will be at 7:00 pm, at Divine Infant Jesus Church, 1600 Newcastle Avenue. For more information, contact the school office at 865-0122

Registration begins for Summer Reading Programs for kids at Library. Contact Youth Dept at (708) 562-3573

Registration begins for Teen Summer Programs at Library. Contact Adult Dept at (708) 562-3573

Registration begins for Page Turners Reading Club for adults at Library. Contact Adult Dept at (708) 562-3573

Thursday, June 5

AMERICAN LEGION” - The Col. A.L. Brodie, Westchester Post 1437 of the American Legion meets the first Thursday of each month. The meetings take place in the Community Room of the Village Hall. The meetings start at 7:00pm. All veterans are welcome. For further information please contact Stan Kolodziej at 708-790-9640.

Friday, June 6


Last day of school for students at Divine Infant Jesus, 1640 Newcastle Ave., Dismissal at 11:35

Last Day of School Divine Providence School, 2500 Mayfair Avenue, 708-562-2258, www.divineprovidenceschool.org

Saturday, June 7

Saturday, June 7, 8:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Westchester Community Church, 1840 Westchester Blvd, Westchester. Food will be served from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Proceeds will go to special projects in the church. For more information call the church office at 708-865-1282. Event occurs rain or shine.

Sunday, June 8



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The Village of Westchester recently entered into an intergovernmental agreement with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District for a flood mitigation project that includes the expansion of the Mayfair Reservoir and the installation of an additional storm sewer along Carlisle Avenue in the Village. The Mayfair Reservoir is located in Mayfair Park, which is north of 31st Street and west of Mayfair Avenue. During the 2010 and 2013 storm events, this area was subject to severe flooding which damaged basements of over 120 homes and first floors of over 30 homes in each of the storm events. Water surface elevations and depths at the Mayfair Reservoir and in the depressional area between Carlisle and Bedford Streets are controlled by a combination of storage capacity of the Mayfair Reservoir, storm sewer capacity, inlet capacity, elevation of the receiving water body (Salt Creek) and overland flow route elevations and capacity.

The Mayfair Expansion Project (Project) will provide flood mitigation

improvements within the depression between the Mayfair Reservoir and Salt Creek. The Project will include expansion of the storage volume in the Mayfair Reservoir, increasing the conveyance within the storm sewer on Carlisle Avenue, modification of inflow structure elevations at the Mayfair Reservoir, modification of pump house controls at the Mayfair Reservoir, installation of backflow preventers on storm sewers in lateral streets to Carlisle Avenue and possibly a flood protection wall at Sunnyside Avenue to hold back inflow from Salt Creek.

Our engineers estimate that the expansion of the Mayfair Reservoir will provide an additional 27 acre-feet of storage which should result in a lowering of water surface elevations downstream of the Mayfair Reservoir of approximately 2-feet with beneficial, but diminishing, reductions along the corridor to Salt Creek. The storm sewer systems for the residential streets including Mayfair, Kensington, Downing,

Bedford, Buckingham and Sunnyside drain to the 48-inch storm sewer along Carlisle Street. Stormwater will accumulate in this depressional area if the 48-inch storm sewer is surcharged due to the elevation of the receiving water body (Salt Creek). The internal streets are all lower in elevation than Sunnyside Avenue, and surcharged sewers in this area will result in first floor flooding unless the Mayfair Reservoir is expanded to relieve the pressure on the 48-inch trunk sewer draining this area. The tributary sewers within the north-south streets which connect to the Carlisle Street 48-inch storm sewer would be evaluated for potential backflow preventers to block surcharged flows from the Salt Creek from entering this depressional area.

The cost of the Project is estimated at $2,586,650. MWRD will finance construction costs in an amount not to exceed $2,121,000. The Village will finance the remaining cost of the Project.

The Village of Westchester has

entered into an engineering services agreement with V3 Companies for the engineering of the project. Part of this project is the identification, survey location, and assessment of the stormwater manholes and low openings on private property in the project area. V3 will have representatives surveying in the area from 4/29/2014 – 05/23/2014. It will be necessary to survey low openings (window wells) on private property. The Village asks that residents grant permission to V3 representatives conducting this project to enter their private property to locate and collect the required data for the project. The surveyors will have photo ID’s verifying that they are employees of V3.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation in helping make this a successful project for our Village. Construction is expected to begin by Fall 2014. If you have any concerns, please contact Village Manager Janet Matthys at 708-223-3052 or by e-mail at [email protected].

Mayfair Reservoir Expansion Project

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Last year for his Boy Scout Eagle Project, fifteen year old Aidan Walton coordinated the purchase and delivery of handmade Easter baskets for children experiencing financial hardships who are serviced by Divine Infant’s St. Vincent DePaul Society. Instead of his Eagle Project being a “one time” event, Aidan put a documented plan in place for his project to continue on a yearly basis.

With the combined efforts of Boy Scout Troop 1 and Divine Infant Youth Ministry Group, beautiful baskets were once again assembled, wrapped, and delivered making the children’s Easter morning a little brighter. All items in the baskets were

hand-picked to be age and gender appropriate while maintaining the confidentiality of the recipients.

Aidan is on his final steps to achieving the rank of Eagle, the highest rank a Boy Scout can earn. Aidan is a member of Troop 1, Chartered by Westchester Middle School PTO.

He is grateful for the support of his fellow Scouts and Divine Infant Youth Ministry Group so that his project will be continued every Easter for many years to come.

This project is a wonderful example of youth leaders giving back to the community and helping the residents of Westchester.

Eagle Project Continues to GiveAidan Walton and Boy Scouts from Troop 1 show off Easter baskets they wrapped for delivery.

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