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Heritage Festival features fun, food, fitness
Art, games, 5K event set for Labor Day weekend
By Deidra Somerville
Looking for something fun to do Labor
Day weekend that’s close to home and fun for
the whole family? Then come out to Heritage
Fest, an event complete with fine art, music,
food and fun.
The weekend begins with a Gallery of Art
exhibit opening Thursday, Aug. 31 and
running through Saturday, Sept. 2 at the
South Holland Community Center, 501E.
170 th Street. South Holland artists of all ages
will offer a broad display of paintings,
Jesse White Tumblers will again perform at the annual Heritage Festival. This “must see”
event is one of the highlights of this fun-filled day at Veterans Park.
Residents’ input leads to new policing initiative
By Deidra Somerville
Resident input at a recent Community
Policing meeting launched a new initiative
by the South Holland Police Department
aimed at increasing neighborhood awareness.
“We kept hearing
from residents who
said they really wanted
a sign to put in their
window saying that
we watch out for our
neighborhood,” Chief
Warren Millsaps said,
“so we teamed up with
the Communications
Department and came
up with a great sign.”
Signs reading “we care, we watch, we call
police” are now appearing in windows
across the Village and with them a growing
presence of neighborhoods sending a strong
signal to all their neighbors and passersby.
“Fortunately, we have a very low crime
photographs, pottery, sculpture and miniatures
for presentation and discussion.
Saturday, Sept. 2 – Veterans Park
Saturday features man’s other best friend:
really cool-looking cars. The Annual Car
Show is sure to please both casual car fans and
hardcore motorheads. Registration for participants
begins at 8 a.m. at Veterans Park, 160th Place and South Park Avenue. There will be
professional judging for “Best of Show”
along with food, entertainment, and prizes.
rate, but we hope the signs deter folks who
are attempting to commit crimes,” Millsaps
said.
The signs are also meant to encourage
residents to pay more attention in their
neighborhood. There
are crimes that are
committed that can be
prevented by neighbors
noticing things
that are amiss, Millsaps
said. Everything from
elderly abuse to crimes
of those who move
from town to town can
be identified. By doing
so, residents then
become an extension
of the police department’s community
policing initiative. This, Millsaps said,
creates a mutual benefit for both the
neighborhood and the department.
The Village also formed a community
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Register early for only $15 by August 15 by
calling 478-4884, or $20 the morning of the
show.
Saturday is also the Village’s first-ever
Community Wellness Day and will feature
the “Heritage Haul,” South Holland’s 5K
Run/Walk event from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Registration deadline is Aug. 15. Entry fee is
$10 for youth and $25 for adults. Free
wellness screenings for blood pressure,
glucose and asthma will also be available,
courtesy of Advocate Health Centers.
The South Holland Business Association is
sponsoring the Annual Bocce Tournament
THURSDAY - SATURDAY, AUG. 31 - SEPT. 2
SATURDAY, SEPT. 2
SATURDAY IN THE PARK
Veterans Park, 160th & South Park Ave.
COMMUNITY WELLNESS DAY and
HERITAGE HAUL 5-K ........... 8 am - noon
The Heritage Haul 5K charity run/walk will kick-off
the day. Advocate Health Centers will conduct free
wellness screenings (blood pressure, glucose and
asthma), as well as bike safety demonstrations
with free helmets. There will be pilates and yoga
instruction available. Ronald McDonald will join in
the fun. Registration deadline for the 5K is August
15: $25 for adults and $10 for kids.
ANNUAL CAR SHOW ............... 8 am - 4 pm
This event is a walk down memory lane as owners
present their cars and their legends. Professional
judging, entertainment, and good food. Preregistration
is $15 before August 15 by calling 478-
4884. Registration the morning of the car show is $20.
BOCCE TOURNAMENT ........................ 8 am
Sponsored by the South Holland Business Association.
For additional information call 331-2940.
KID’s GARAGE SALE ............. 10 am - 1 pm
Contact Parks and Recreation at 331-2940
for registration or additional information.
MR. D’s MAGIC SHOW ................. 12 - 1 pm
Enjoy the magic of “Illusion.”
CLIMB ON .................................12 - 5 pm
Climbing wall will test your skills.
GIANT SLIDE .............................. 1 - 5 pm
PETTING ZOO & PONY RIDES......... 1 - 5 pm
JESSE WHITE TUMBLERS ................... 5 pm
A must see event!
SOUTH HOLLAND’S LARGEST BLOCK PARTY
160th Place between South Park Ave.
& School St. , 5:30 - 8 pm
Entertainment for the entire family:
Hannah’s African Youth Dance Group
Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band
Jamaican One-Man Band
Food, fun and more!
this year starting bright and early at 8 a.m. The
Kids’ Garage Sale will be in Veterans Park
from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children ages 7 to 12
sell their wares of games, toys, books and the
list goes on.
Other events scheduled for Saturday
include Mr. D’s Magic Show, rock
climbing, a petting zoo and pony rides.
Closing out the afternoon will be the Jesse
White Tumblers, a must-see event.
South Holland’s Largest Block Party at
160 th Place and Veterans Park will feature the
GALLERY OF ART ................. Thursday, 3 - 8 pm
Friday, 3 - 7 pm
Saturday 10 am – 2 pm
At the South Holland Community Center,
501 E. 170th St., artists display a unique collection
of oils, water colors, chalk, pencil, photographs,
pottery, sculpture and miniature works of art. Artists
will be present to discuss their work. Student art will
be included in the gallery.
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S O U T H H O L L A N D – 2 0 0 6
HERITAGE HERITAGE FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL
SUNDAY, SEPT. 3
WORSHIP, PRAYER and
MUSIC CELEBRATION .................... 6 pm
Enjoy an outdoor Ecumenical
Service with family and
friends in the park. (In case of
rain, services will be held at
First Reformed Church, 15924
South Park Ave.)
MONDAY, SEPT. 4
LABOR DAY
PAARLBERG
HERITAGE FEST ................ 9:30am- 4pm
(Presented by the South Holland Historical
Society at Paarlberg Historical Farm,
172nd Place and Paxton Ave.)
Historical tours
Pioneer craft displays
Antiques
Ethnic food
Entertainment
Midwest Carvers and South Suburban
Heritage Quilters Guild demonstrations
Civil War Reenactments
The South Holland
Municipal Band will close
the day with a grand
performance.

2 AUGUST 2006 SOUTH HOLLAND TODAY
Town Center road/sewer improvements underway
By Cindy Cruz
In preparation for the continued development
of Town Center, the Village has begun
major infrastructure improvements. While
the construction of a new water main and
storm and sanitary sewer lines will result in
the closure of a portion of South Park
Avenue for nearly three months, South
Holland officials are working with the
South Park merchants to minimize the
inconvenience.
The infrastructure work includes the
installation of a 12 inch water main that will
link into a line on the south side of 162nd
Street where Walgreens is presently
located. The new line will go under 162nd
Street, north to 161st Place, east to South
Heritage Festival
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Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band, Hannah’s
African Youth Dance Team, along with some
old favorites. Oh yeah, and there’s food, too.
Sunday, Sept. 3 – Veterans Park
Sunday evening will feature an uplifting
Praise, Prayer and Music Celebration in
Veterans Park at 6 p.m. In case of rain, First
Reformed Church (15924 South Park Avenue)
will host the event.
By Deidra Somerville
For Paarlberg descendants and
history buffs alike, it’s nice to reflect
back on how far the community has
come by coming out to the annual
Paarlberg Fest, taking place Monday,
Sept. 4, at Paarlberg Park, 172nd &
Paxton, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The sights, sounds, and smells of
the Paarlberg Fest all make up a grand
potpourri of South Holland history.
From visiting the Civil War encampment
on the grounds to viewing the
display of the traditional handmade
quilts by the South Suburban Heritage
Quilters, visitors will see the many
ways that the old villagers contributed
to their communities and in turn,
contributed to history.
Arts and crafts lovers will enjoy the
Policing initiative (continued from front page)
Park and north on South Park to 160th
Place.
Town Center Director Ralph Edgar said
officials met with the South Park merchants
in May to outline the plans. Alternate
parking lots will be located on the corner of
162nd Street and South Park across the
street from where the new Walgreens is
being built, and behind Roosevelt Center,
the bowling alley and the former site for
DeYoung Furniture. Frank Knittle, community
development and public works director,
said signs directing patrons where to
park for specific locations will be posted to
help facilitate easier access to the South
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Monday, Sept. 4 – Paarlberg Park
The weekend culminates on Labor Day
with the Paarlberg Fest at 172nd and Paxton.
A Civil War encampment, art displays and
great food for a hot summer day will be some
of the featured entertainment for the event.
The South Holland Band will also play for one
last time this season. ■
PAARLBERG FEST
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
partnership with Allied Waste in which
Allied will be posting decals with the same
message on their trucks and commercial
dumpsters. In addition, beginning this
month, South Holland officers will be sent
to conduct training of Allied Waste
employees, who have routes throughout
South Holland daily and have the opportunity
to see the neighborhood when residents
are not home.
“We are training Allied workers on what
various artists showcasing everything
from basket weaving, handcrafted
mailboxes and birdhouses, to wood
carving, visual art and jewelry making.
Children will enjoy magic shows,
clowns and a dog show as well as
safety demonstrations by the South
Holland Fire Department. Visitors can
cool off with ice cream from Cunis
Candies and Ice Cream Shop or try the
popular Dutch dessert, Olie bollen.
The South Holland Municipal Band will
also be on hand for your listening
pleasure in their final performance for
the season.
More information on Paarlberg Fest
is with the Historical Society at 596-
2722.■
signs to look out for to determine if there is
suspicious activity happening during the
day, and to be able to notice certain things
during their pickup that would be important
for us to follow up on,” Millsaps said.
The department has an above-average
ratio of officers for the number of residents,
but every bit helps.
“Our residents are really good about
letting us know when something is not quite
right,” he said. “If they notice someone in
the neighborhood that looks suspicious,
they let us know about it. What this does is
let everyone in the neighborhood know that
the residents do care about the neighborhood
and that we are all working together.”
For more information about the community
policing initiative and the monthly
meetings being held for your area, call the
South Holland Police Department at 331-
3131.■
SOUTH HOLLAND
Thomas Kent Jr., a member of the USA
Track & Field, qualified to represent Illinois
in the Junior Olympics
in Baltimore in
July. Thomas, who
will be a senior at
Marian Catholic High
School, is a member
of the 4x100 relay
team which is ranked
among the top teams
Thomas Kent Jr.
SALUTES
in the nation.
Thomas’s father was
a member of a 4 man
sprint medley relay team that broke the world
record in the event in 1974 at the Pocatello
Idaho relays. Thomas resides in South
Holland with his parents, Thomas Sr. and
Rose.
Katherine Miles-Underwood, a student at
South Suburban College, has been awarded a
$1,000 scholarship from the Coca-Cola
Scholars Foundation.
Two Seton Academy students were among
11 area graduates who are recipients of the
2nd Annual Don Rising Scholarship. Laura
Mogle and Kim Wilburn will each receive a
$1,000 scholarship to be used for their
educational purposes.
Thornwood High School graduate Rachel
Gadson has been named a 2006 Corneal A.
Davis Scholar.
Three South Holland residents received
scholarships from the Twenty Pearls Foundation
of Lambda Tau Omega Chapter of the
Alpha Kappa Sorority. Phylicia L. Trottman
was awarded the Shirley Phillips Scholarship.
She will attend Howard University in
Washington, DC. Martin Okasi received the
Rising Star Scholarship and will attend
Southern Illinois University. David Frazier
was named the Presidential Freedom Scholar.
He will attend St. Louis University. All are
graduates of Thornwood High School.
Army Pfc. Mykelle Walker recently
completed basic combat training at Fort
Jackson, Columbia, S.C. She is the daughter
of Master Sgt. William and Michelle Walker
of South Holland.
Trustee Art Bennett and Endon
Anderson of the Neighborhood Groups
Organizing Committee were recently
awarded trophies for their bowling
prowess.
Shantica S. McClellan and Rebecca
Rudenga were named to the dean’s list at
Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI.
Megan Springer was named to the dean’s
list at Illinois Wesleyan University,
Bloomington, IL.
Crystal Malone recently participated in
the International Academy of Design and
Technology’s 27th Annual Imagine Fashion
Show. Malone, a graduate of Thornwood
High School, is studying fashion design.
Will Smit has been named to the dean’s list
at Purdue University-Calumet, Hammond,
Indiana, and Michelle Smit has been named
to the dean’s list at Calvin College, Grand
Rapids, Michigan. They are the son and
daughter of Bill and Lori Smit.
Amanda Van Rosendale, daughter of Bob
and Cindi Van Rosendale, spent two weeks at
the Czech Republic playing soccer in a
sportsblitz with twenty-eight others. ■
Each month South Holland Today will salute
residents of achievement. If you know someone
who should be recognized for honors, awards,
promotions, appointments or other accomplishments,
send details to South Holland Today
Salutes, 16226 Wausau Avenue, South Holland, IL
60473.
Cooks of the year – Rib Fest winners
Rib Fest winners pictured with Mayor De Graff, from left to right, are Don Rush, 1st Place;
Richard Hamilton, 2nd Place; David Green, 3rd Place.

SOUTH HOLLAND TODAY AUGUST 2006 3
RESIDENT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Longtime teacher a model to follow
By Deidra Somerville
On a day that seemed just like any other,
Devondra Barrett was faced with a decision
that did indeed change her life. After years
of being encouraged to be a model, the 39year-old
decided to give it a try.
“A young man wanted to try me out for a
hair ad,” she said.
Both were pleasantly surprised when the
magazine ad made it among the top five
shots and was placed on the back of the
magazine and used for a poster. She has
since received call backs for a number of
ads, Baker’s Secret, Ashley Furniture and
the Market Place to name a few. A photo
from one of her more recent sessions for a
magazine made the cover.
Barrett, a wife and mother, as well as a
teacher for 13 years, has made keeping a
positive image part of her portfolio as a
model.
“Being a teacher I really don’t want to go
toward drinking, gambling or tobacco ads,”
she said. “I ask God to lead me in the right
direction.”
Among those encouraging her to go for it
were her students at Harvard Elementary
School in Chicago’s Englewood community.
“They were so cute,” she said. “They said,
‘You should do it, Ms. Barrett. You would
make a pretty model!’”
Her work with her students has earned her
the respect of parents and her fellow
educators. She won a grant from the Chicago
Foundation for Education for the past two
years for her work in the classroom. The
grant is awarded to educators who use
innovative and creative techniques to reach
students and enhance their learning in the
Town Center work begins
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Park businesses. Customers will be able to
walk through the lots and use new sidewalks
to access the businesses.
South Park Avenue from 161st Place to
160th Place will be reconstructed and
closed to traffic from the day after Labor
Day until the day before Thanksgiving
(Sept. 5 - Nov. 22).
A new 42-inch storm sewer will also be
installed. Edgar explained that the storm
sewer system and sanitary sewer in the old
Village area were constructed in the 1930s
as part of the Works Project Administration,
and they are combined, meaning that the
sanitary sewer system goes into the storm
sewer system. That type of configuration is
no longer permitted. The redevelopment of
the downtown area will result in the
modernization and separation of these
important systems, Edgar said.
The new systems involve the intentional
oversizing of all of the lines – water,
sanitary and storm sewers – so that in the
future water and sewer systems outside the
boundaries of Town Center can be
improved as well. The new 12-inch water
Devondra Barrett – mother, teacher, model.
classroom. The foundation also awards
teachers who bring their curriculum to life.
For Devondra, that’s what makes teaching
fun.
“Last year I designed a curriculum to
teach about the rain forest,” she said. “This
year my theme was about fish.”
Barrett is also a track and cheerleading
coach for varsity level and first and second
graders. Her cheerleading team won first
place citywide in both varsity and the first
and second graders, better known as the
Pee-Wees.
The Chicago native has seen her life come
full circle from her formative years growing
up in Englewood.
“The children need a lot of love and
attention,” she said. “I try to expose them to
different things. Teachers should have a
positive attitude and set common goals for
the classroom. And they should be ready –
because if they aren’t ready for their class,
their class will surely be ready for them!”
Having won the hearts and minds of her
students and fellow educators, she’s now
out to win the respect of the modeling
community. For Devondra, modeling is
more than a job; it’s a way of life. ■
By Deidra Somerville
You’ve always wanted to run in a
marathon but have thought twice. Maybe
the race was too long or you didn’t have
anyone in your community to join you.
Maybe you didn’t know enough about
how to train for it and didn’t want to
overdo it.
Consider Heritage Haul as the run/walk
event which you’ve been waiting for – it’s
right here in the community, it’s 3.1
miles all together, not a long
distance at all, and you have
plenty of neighbors to run with.
The tips featured here can put
you near the finish line with
some more seasoned participants.
Running expert Andy Palmer offers
great tips on how to get in shape for a 5K
event, especially if you haven’t done
much in the way of exercise. He
recommends that the trainee start off with
the goal of making his or her time running
at about 75 percent of maximum capacity.
For those with a heart monitor, that’s at
220. If you don’t have a heart monitor, you
should be able to actually engage in
conversational talking while running. If
you aren’t able to do that, then you are
above the mark. Palmer recommends
building up your running time by initially
running for 15 minutes straight for 2 to 4
days a week and working upward to 20,
25, all the way up to 45 minutes. If your
body is ready to move ahead faster then
the regimen calls for, then go for it.
Once you are able to make your time at
this rate, you’re ready to move on to the
next phase of training – conquering
distance.
‘The redevelopment of the downtown area will result in
the modernization ... of important systems.’
Ralph Edgar,
Town Center Director
main will allow for exceptional pressure
throughout the old Village area which is
vital to the new construction, Edgar added.
Knittle said the new storm sewer brings
the line through a networking system that
enters Veterans Park northbound and runs
into a newly created retention pond/
wetlands area which has an overflow that
goes into the Little Calumet River. The
pond will be developed as an educational
wildlife area with aquatic plantings. Future
plans include constructing a bridge over the
TOWN CENTER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS
WORK SCHEDULE
June 19 – July 21, 2006 ........................... Water Main – Phase I
July 24- Sept. 1 ..................................... Water Main – Phase II
Sept. 5 – Nov. 22 ................................... Water Main – Phase III
July 24 – Oct. 20 ....................................... Storm Sewer Main
Sept. 5 – Nov. 22 ................................ South Park Avenue Closed,
Roadway Construction
November ............................................... Streetscape – Phase I
Nov. 22 ................................................. Street Open to Traffic
Dec. 4 – 8 ............................................ Combined Sewer Lining
May 2007 .............................................. Streetscape – Phase II
Training for a
5K event
SIMPLE
IDEAS
The second goal is to run the entire
distance without actually walking.
“At this point the athlete has gradually
built up his/her cardiovascular, skeletal,
muscular, and connective tissue systems
to withstand the strain of steady running,”
Palmer said. “The goal for this program is
to cover the distance in a race situation
with no walking. Many athletes will
progress faster than this program is
set up for, which is fine. But, if
there is any question, be
conservative.”
Training two to four days a
week, the goal is to run three
miles, gradually working your
way to five miles. Once you can
run five miles comfortably, a 5K
event will be a breeze.
Palmer says to keep in mind that it’s
always best to manage your health first
and the racing ambitions second. Do
what’s best for your body first and the rest
will work for you.
A good pair of running shoes is every
5K winner’s best friend. If you are unsure
which to choose, be sure to buy them from
a place with knowledgeable staff that can
help you choose the best shoes for your
needs. The soreness you will feel will not
be your best friend but will be important to
pay attention to. If it doesn’t decrease
significantly after your second week of
training or if you have an injury, use ice
and take a break. Running through an
injury is never advisable, says Palmer, and
could prevent you from running altogether.
Good luck to all of you. I’ll see you at
the finish line! ■
pond and adding a gazebo and a possible
river walk.
Knittle pointed out that because of the
combined sewers, during heavy rainfalls
backups in homes in the area were common.
It is believed that the separation of the lines
will help alleviate flooding in the area.
The Village’s goal is to have that section
of the storm sewer and water main that runs
through the park completed before Labor
Day so the work will not interfere with
Heritage Fest.
Residents in the area affected by the work
were also notified of what would be taking
place and provided with a tentative time
schedule so that they can plan accordingly.
Edgar said the business owners appreciated
that the Village was trying to minimize
the negative impact of the construction on
their business. They were pleased with the
alternate parking being provided and the
Village’s willingness to put up signs to
direct patrons. Village officials are urging
residents to patronize these businesses as
they contend with the construction. While
the infrastructure improvements are underway,
traffic will be rerouted to 154th Street
to Cottage Grove and south to 162nd Street.

4 AUGUST 2006 SOUTH HOLLAND TODAY
South Holland schools welcome new administrators
By Cindy Cruz
While students and teachers are still
enjoying summer break, the last month has
been a busy one for school administrators who
are preparing for the new school year. Several
administrative changes have taken place in
area schools.
District 205
In High School District 205 the changes
have been internal. Former Thornwood High
School Principal
Gary Lester
moved to the district
office to assume
the position
of District 205
principal. In his
new role Lester
will mentor new
principals, assistant
principals,
Gary Lester, District 205
principal.
department chairpersons
and teachers,
serve on the
district’s negoti-
ating committee, oversee the development of
districtwide policies for discipline and
security, develop programs to prepare
students for the Prairie State exams, have
more direct supervision of support programs
such as the yearlong English and math and the
freshman academies. He will also serve on an
articulation roundtable between the high
school district and its ten feeder districts. The
goal is to ensure that students have a smoother
transition into high school.
“I will be very involved with student
success,” Lester said. “My goal is to achieve
success district wide.”
Because Lester, Superintendent J. Kamala
Buckner and Associate Superintendent
Gwendolyn Lee will be retiring in two years,
Lester will also work to train the new
incoming leaders.
Tim Truesdale who has been with the
district for the past 11 years was named
principal at Thornwood. Truesdale served as
an assistant principal at Thornridge, interim
assistant principal at Thornton, coordinator
for the Thornton Township Teaching and
Learning Partnership, and taught English at
Thornton.
“I want to see our students leave
Thornwood knowing they have the tools to
pursue a successful career,” Truesdale said.
Other administrative changes at Thornwood
include the appointment of longtime faculty
members Jim Beckwith and Darcelle Williams
as assistant principals. They replace
Kathy Kreidler who retired and Dr. Betheny
Lyke who was promoted to principal at
Thornton. In addition, Rick Shields, former
Thornwood math teacher, was named
assistant principal at Thornridge
Seton Academy
Seton Academy’s new principal Ingia
Jackson is excited about her new position.
The longtime educator who spent many years
in the Chicago
Public School system
is happy to be
back in the parochial
school system.
Jackson
wholeheartedly
supports the
school’s technology
initiative
which will pro-
Seton principal,
Ingia Jackson.
vide laptops to
every student and
teacher because
she believes it
will better prepare students for the future. She
will also place a lot of emphasis on writing
and incorporating it across the curriculum.
“I want to keep my commitment to
providing the best education, and this position
will help me do that,” she said.
Jackson most recently served as one of the
assistant principals at Crane Tech High
School where she was the academy principal/
leader of the Crane Achievement Academy.
Jackson replaces Mary Iannucilli, who
served as principal for the last seven years.
Iannucilli will continue her work in the
Catholic schools as the assistant superintendent
for high schools in the Archdiocese of
Chicago’s Office of Catholic Schools.
District 150
New superintendent Jerry Jordan comes to
the district with 29 years of experience.
Jordan worked in Harvey School District 152
for 26 years, serving as a special education
teacher, principal of two elementary schools,
director of administrative support services,
director of community education, executive
New team at T’wd prepares for school year
The new administrative team at Thornwood High School is busy preparing for the new school
year. Pictured are: (standing L-R) assistant principals Jim Beckwith, Darcelle Williams and
Harriette Condes-Zervakis, with new principal Tim Truesdale (seated).
director of the district foundation and
assistant superintendent of business operations.
Most recently
Jordan
served as superintendent
of
Broadview District
192. He has a
doctorate in EducationalLeadership
from
Roosevelt Univer-
Superintendent Jerry
Jordan, District 150.
sity. Jordan said
his primary focus
will be improving
student achieve-
ment. He replaces interim superintendent
Priscilla Palmer.
District 151
Madison School welcomed Regina Bridges
as its new principal.
Bridges has
been with the district
for 17 years
having worked as
a social worker
and coordinator of
special services.
Bridges looks forward
to her new
role and said rais-
ing student
achievement is her
major goal. ■
Regina Bridges, principal
at Madison School.
SSC urges students to apply
for financial aid
South Suburban College is urging students
who are considering enrolling in post
secondary education sometime during 2006-
2007 to apply for grants now. The earlier a
student applies for these funds greatly
increases their chance at receiving financial
aid. Last year, more than 70 percent of SSC
students received some type of financial
assistance.
Registration for fall semester is currently in
progress at SSC. Fall classes begin Monday,
August 21.
For more information contact John Semple,
director of financial aid, at 708-596-2000,
ext. 2438, or visit website at
www.SouthSuburbanCollege.edu.
Thornwood recognizes
outstanding service
Five professionals who left Thornwood
High School at the end of the 2005-2006
school year after making significant contributions,
were recognized at the final general
faculty meeting on May 30.
Robert Williams, SRO; Kemberly
McKenzie, Special Programs and mathematics;
Catherine DeFrancesca, Special Programs
and English; Tashima Dotson, mathematics;
and Carmen Carpenter, science,
were recognized for outstanding service. ■
Sand Ridge Nature Center in August
♦ Ferns of Sand Ridge – Saturday, Aug. 5, 1:30 p.m. – Take a stroll with a naturalist to
see and learn to identify some of the many ferns and fern allies that grow at the center.
♦ Wee Wonders: Bugs for Lunch, Thursday, Aug. 10, 2:30 p.m. – Preschoolers learn all
about bugs and animals that depend on them for food.
♦ Nature Tales – Photosynthesis and other things leaves do – Saturday, Aug. 12, 1:30
p.m. – Children K – 4 learn about the many things that happen in just one little leaf.
♦ The Astronomer’s Night Sky – Friday, Aug. 18, 7:30 p.m. – View planets and/or deep
sky objects through a telescope, weather permitting. In the event of poor skies, an
astronomy lecture and slide show will be held. Registration required by August 16.
♦ Endangered species – Aug. 19 at 1:30 p.m. – Throughout the world plants and animals
are facing life and death struggles as their habitats continue to decline and various other
factors threaten their survival. Information from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife’s efforts to
stop activities that further endanger the lives of animals will be shared. You will be
amazed to see some of the items they have shared with the staff of Sand Ridge.
♦ Night Hike – Aug. 25 at 8 p.m. – Take a summer night hike in the fading light with a
naturalist, as some creatures settle in for the night and others become active. Registration
is required by August 23. ■
Schools invited to get in touch with nature
By Cindy Cruz
Sand Ridge Nature Center invites area schools to take advantage of its Getting In Touch
With Nature science education programs. Naturalists are available to visit schools and
present programs on seven subjects.
Animal Coverings explores how animal skins are used for adaptations for different
lifestyles. All About Birds introduces students to different bird adaptations as they relate
to their environment. Insects teaches students about insect structure and adaptations.
Through Skulls students learn about the lives of local mammals. Birds of Prey focuses
on the life of hawks, owls and eagles. Trees and Leaves discusses the importance of
forest resources as they relate to humans and wildlife. Endangered Species looks at how
different species are impacted by human habitation.
Naturalists can also, upon request, sometimes customize programs to fit the school’s
curriculum. Students in grades 3-5 can participate in Mighty Acorns, an integrated
classroom and field curriculum that introduces students to ecological science through
hands-on experience.
Sand Ridge Director Jim Carpenter said the classroom programs are offered on a firstcome,
first-served basis from November through March. He also encourages schools to
visit the nature center. Four miles of self-guided tours feature a diverse habitat, pond and
marsh. In addition, the center has live animals, interactive displays, a butterfly garden and
a pioneer history program.
For more information call the center at 868-0606. Sand Ridge Nature Center is located
at 15891 Paxton Avenue. ■

SOUTH HOLLAND TODAY AUGUST 2006 5
By Marlene Cook
Chicago-Wilcox Manufacturing had its
beginning 100 years ago as E. A. Wilcox
Manufacturing Company, offering a single
product – a self-sealing gasket.
That one product, invented and patented by
E. A. Wilcox, kick-started the company’s
steady growth.
Steve Anthony, current president and
owner, said, “My grandfather became a
partner in 1908. They had only one salesman
and the three of them prospered.”
It was in 1925 that the company
consolidated with the Chicago Gasket
Company to form the present company. They
built a 20,000 square foot plant to
accommodate the power, petroleum and
industrial fields.
With continued growth, the company
purchased property in South Holland in 1967
and built the present 40,000 sq.ft. plant.
Anthony said, “In fact, my father and his
good friend, Mr. Inwood of Calumet Carton,
purchased the property together back then.”
Chicago-Wilcox is located behind Calumet
Carton, also run by the next generation.
“My father ran the business and spent
every day here until shortly before he died in
1992 at age 74. He had gone blind and didn’t
do much work anymore, but it was necessary
for him to be here just the same.”
Steve started working for the company
during the summers while in school. After he
graduated from college in 1969 he began
working full-time.
The business thrust continues to be gaskets
for the power industry. Two customers, G &
W Electronics in Blue Island and The Crane
Company, originally of Chicago, have been
with them for the entire 100 years.
“Some of our customers included the BP
Refinery and its predecessors in Whiting,
Clark in Blue Island, and Mobile in East
Chicago and then Joliet,” he said.
Chicago-Wilcox’s commitment has been
not only to customers, but to employees as
BUSINESS
VITALITY
The Chicago-Wilcox Mfg. Co. management team rejoices in a selection of the gaskets
that have helped the company achieve 100 years of business success. The team
includes (l to r) Ed Gardiner, Director of Administration and Information Systems;
Steve Anthony, President; and Mike Sullivan, Director of Manufacturing.
Chicago-Wilcox celebrates centennial
well. During the Great Depression, the plant
went on two-day/three-day work weeks.
Employees worked two days one week and
three the next, thus avoiding any layoffs.
Of its 43 current employees, five are
retiring after 50 years service and one at 60
years. They’ve employed three generations of
families.
“Our product will never be out sourced to
China,” Anthony said. “Our product is too
inexpensive to spend the money on shipping.
Companies that move to China do not take
our product with them for the same reason.
We do service some customers in Mexico,
but most of our business is within 150 miles
of South Holland.”
In 1999, Chicago-Wilcox merged with DH
Die Cutting in Chicago. The expanded
technology, knowledge and capabilities
enables the company to offer a broader range
of product, and die cutting has become 55
percent of the business.
The product line has grown to include soft
gaskets for the lighting industry using
materials such as cork, sponge, fiberglass and
rubber.
The president of the former DH Die
Cutting, Dave Hathaway, and most of his
employees, moved to the South Holland plant
with the merger.
“We enjoy being in South Holland,” he
said. “The Village administrators work very
hard to maintain stability. If I had one
suggestion, it would be that there be more
incentives for business retention, not only for
new businesses.
South Holland is a good location for
transportation. It keeps us close to our
customer base and it’s much easier to service
customers face to face.”
He added, “We are not looking at the end
of 100 years, but to the beginning of the next
100 years. I have loyal employees who will be
able to run the company when I retire. They
love this business as much as I do.” ■
WATCH WHAT YOU HEAT
Cooking for many is a daily chore,
one that is so integrated into the daily
routine that cooks can sometimes forget
that if something goes
wrong, serious injuries
could result.
“Cooking fires within
the home have become
one of the main causes of
fires,” said South Holland
Fire Inspector Randy
Stegenga. “We have seen
an increase in fires due to
non-attended cooking and dirty or
greasy stoves and ovens.”
The South Holland Fire Department
offers the following tips to help keep
your kitchen safe:
✔ Stay in the kitchen when you are
cooking food, especially frying, grilling,
broiling or boiling it.
Marlene Cook honored
✔ If you must leave the kitchen, turn
off the stove.
✔ If you are simmering, baking or
roasting food, check it
regularly and remain in
the home while food is
cooking.
✔ Keep kids away from
cooking areas.
✔ If you have young
children in the home, use
the stove’s back burners
as much as possible and
turn pot handles inward.
✔ Keep anything that can burn away
from the stove top.
✔ Clean up food and grease from
burners.
✔ Never use aluminum foil or metal
objects in a microwave oven – they can
cause a fire or burn hazard and damage
the oven. ■
Counseling Center opens
South Holland officials and business leaders welcomed another new business to the Village
with the grand opening and ribbon cutting at Chicago Christian Counseling Center, 16107
LaSalle St.
Longtime South Holland Today writer
Marlene Cook was honored by the Village
Board last month after announcing her
retirement as correspondent for the Village
newspaper. In a writing career that has
spanned four decades, Cook won numerous
awards. She will continue to write the
popular “Ask South Holland Today”column
in this publication.
Liberty Furniture groundbreaking
Mayor Don A. De Graff, members of the Village Board of Trustees and Administration along
with representatives of the South Holland Business Association joined with the executives of
Hamilton Partners and staff of Liberty Furniture in celebration of the groundbreaking of a new
200,000 square foot facility for Liberty Furniture.

6 AUGUST 2006 SOUTH HOLLAND TODAY
EDITORIAL PAGE
By Pat Mahon
Kids learn by actions, not advice…
I was recently engaged in an intense conversation
about a group of kids on a particular block who
consistently misbehave. Although the conversation
became passionate at times, it was good because it
allowed everyone to express what was truly on their
hearts and minds. What I did find interesting was
that someone was actually surprised that another
did not want to get involved because of the attitude and behavior of kids today.
I wasn’t surprised, in the least, by this sentiment. Some of the kids today are of a
different mindset than their predecessors from earlier generations. They seem to be
more defiant, less afraid of authority and very disrespectful to adults – including
their parents. I believe that most kids emulate what they see. It seems that some
members of the MTV Generation learned parenting skills from Court TV, where
people are seen fighting and screaming with very little regard for proper diction,
respect and a peaceful resolution. The next generation, in turn, becomes more
outrageous and the vicious cycle continues.
Parents who participate little in the education of their children are inflicting
generation fallout which becomes a succession of ignorance and bad mannerism
reinforced. If your child has never seen you read a book or never heard you say a
positive word about anyone or the only words you use are in simple ways related to
physical needs, then your child will be deprived of so much. Children deprived of
positive reinforcement and learning can become deprived of hope and children
deprived of hope behave delinquently.
I once heard a father say to a criminal court judge that he wanted his child put in
jail because he didn’t know what to do with him. How sad is that? It’s sad for the
parent and even more of a tragedy for the child. At a minimum I believe that father
has failed his child with hope for a better future, or a means to achieve his goals in
acceptable ways.
I actually wonder what really goes through peoples minds when they know they’re
going to become parents. Are they thinking that this is a lifelong commitment that is
one of the most important responsibilities they could ever have? Do they realize that
their world will no longer exist as it does at that moment? Do they truly understand
that after that child is born it’s no longer about them – their needs, their wants and
their desires? And, do they believe that they’ll get one chance to do it right? When
I was considering being a parent, I asked myself all of those questions and I knew the
answer was yes. I sincerely felt that I could not give of myself that much – call it
selfish or call it being painfully honest – but I realized early on my personality flaws
and I chose not to inflict any of my limitations onto an innocent, defenseless person.
I would hope that for the majority of people, it is not all work – that there is a
tremendous amount of joy in raising responsible children, and that the reward for
putting the effort and time comes in the form of being able to take pride in seeing
their children grow up into socially successful people. But for those parents who
know they are not doing everything in their power to raise healthy, respectful and
responsible adults, please wake up and rise to the challenge in order to break the
cycle. And remember, as a dear friend once told me, “Kids ears may be closed to
advice, but their eyes are always open to examples.” This I know for sure.
Ask...
South Holland Today!
By Marlene Cook
Q How do I go about getting information
about recreational activities for my
kids?
A The Parks and Recreation department
has annually published a book outlining all
activities for youth and adults and mailed it
to each resident. However, this year
residents will receive a postcard announcing
that the schedules are available online. If
you do not have a computer, one is available
for use at the library. You can also request a
printout of the schedule at the Community
Center. In addition, the South Holland
Youth Commission publishes a seasonal
calendar that can be obtained at the library,
Village Hall or from the Thornton
Township building. A list of additional
activities hosted by Thornton Township can
be obtained at the Township building, 333
E. 162 nd Street. And of course, look for
many of those announcements in South
Holland Today.
Q Is there an ordinance regarding
rental property as to who is responsible
for mowing a lawn, the homeowner or
the renter?
A An ordinance regarding maintenance
of property doesn’t explicitly name renter or
owner, but does require the property be
Rediscovering character
Words are funny things. They are living
things. Like dictators, words may be around
for a while but they change meanings, fall
from popularity, develop enemies or
disappear completely.
The word “character” is a good example.
Back in the day, “character” implied a
quality of action or being in a person that
reflected honesty, hard work, faithfulness or
other pleasing qualities. Today, “character”
is what you are. For example, a popular
television station which features a number
of eccentric stars advertises its “characters.”
In Psalm 15:1-5, King David lists a
number of desirable character traits favored
by God. Genuineness and sincerity from the
heart are high on the list. It seems no one
wants to be deceived. But, if we want
sincerity and truthfulness, we should be
sincere and truthful ourselves. In reality, not
only should our words be sincere, but so
should our lives. That means doing the right
thing and not being deceptive. We speak
volumes through our actions at home, on the
job and in our neighborhoods.
WISDOM
& ENCOURAGEMENT
FROM OUR CHURCHES
The South Holland Ministerial Association, in support of South Holland’s Village theme of
“Faith...Family...Future” endorses this monthly column.The viewpoints expressed herein are those of
the writer and do not constitute official endorsement by South Holland Today or the South Holland
Village administration.
maintained. Usually, a lease will outline just
who is responsible for what. Most times, the
renter will mow the lawn simply because
they enjoy living in a neat and clean
environment. Some landlords may hire a
landscaper to do the work. It all
depends on the relationship with
the owner and what was
signed at the time of
occupancy. One thing
is certain – if the
lawn is not
mowed, a ticket
could be issued
and then the
owner and renter
again have to determine who will pay the
fine.
Q Can just any not-for-profit organization
come into South Holland to solicit
on our street corners?
A No they cannot! Any organization
wishing to hold a tag day in South Holland
must submit an application and abide by
strict regulations. The organization must
have been registered by the state for more
than one year, have been engaged in
charitable work, and show receipts from the
previous year and provide proof of
insurance. If granted permission, the
organization must submit a statement of
receipts and distribution of funds collected.
UCLA Hall of Fame coach, John Wooden
said it well: “Be more concerned with your
character than with your reputation. Your
character is what you really are while your
reputation is merely what others think you
are.”
To accomplish this, we must be honest
with self about what is going on inside our
hearts and our lives. What is inside will
eventually come out even without our
permission. Negative habits, negative traits
and emotions cannot be stuffed down for
long. We must face them and seek change.
Life is the perfect arena for personal
change.
Take a look at Psalm 15. You may be
surprised at how many of these principles
you agree with and already try to model.
Live them. Teach them to your children,
discuss them with your family and friends.
Make character a pattern for what you think,
feel, say and do in personal and business
situations. Let’s rediscover the meaning of
the word “character” in a very personal way.
– Pastor Willard High
World Wide Church of God
Each solicitor must wear identifying
uniform or clothing, and carry a sealed
container with the organization name. If
you suspect an organization is soliciting
without a permit from the Village, notify the
police department.■
SOUTH HOLLAND
TO DAY
DAY
Managing Editor Patricia R. Mahon
Editor Mary Ann Thornton
Assistant Editor Paul Eisenberg
Production Manager Phyllis Pallay
Photographer Doris Morrissette
Correspondents
Marlene Cook, Cindy Cruz
Deidra Somerville
Printed at Park Press
SOUTH HOLLAND TODAY is published
ten times each year by the Communications
Department of the Village of South Holland
and distributed by bulk mailing to all postal
customers in South Holland Zip Code 60473.
Additional copies are available free of charge
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SOUTH HOLLAND TODAY aims to
provide beneficial information to present and
potential residents, businesses, and municipal
employees so that community pride is
enhanced, investment and reinvestment in the
community are encouraged, participation in
community events is stimulated, and public
dialogue about issues affecting community
life takes place.

SOUTH HOLLAND TODAY AUGUST 2006 7
August library
programs inform,
entertain, inspire
➤ Healthy Eating and Nutrition
Labels, Wednesday, Aug.
2 at 2 p.m. A registered
nutritionist
from the Suburban
Area Agency on Aging
will discuss a
healthy diet and how to read and
understand nutrition labels. Registration
required.
➤ Thailand film presentation, Thursday,
Aug. 3 at 1:30 p.m. No registration
required.
➤ Art on the Lawn, Saturday, Aug.
5 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Claudia McFarlane
will tap into your artistic and creative
processes with her personal sketchbook
art class. No artistic skill or training is
required. Let yourself be free to express
art in chalk, oil pastels, or pencils.
Registration required. ■
Garden Walk a rousing success
The South Holland Garden Club Garden Walk, held Saturday, July 8, featured a number of
spectacular garden settings, such as the one shown above.
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For For For For For more more more more more information, information, information, information, information, call call call call call 210-2904.
210-2904.
210-2904.
210-2904.
210-2904.
The Village of South Holland,
Calvary Academy,
Spirit of God Fellowship and
Restoration Ministries
Present
3-on-3 OUTDOOR
BASKETBALL
TOURNAMENT
(Boys, grades 6-12)
Saturday, Aug. 12, 9 am
Behind Calvary Academy
167th & State Street
Registration Deadline:
Saturday, Aug. 5
For more information or
to register, please contact
Ray Banks, 708-333-3370, or
Village Hall, 708-210-2904
South Holland
area flood plain
identified
The map at left indicates which
properties in South Holland are located
within the so-called “100 year
floodplain” and those within the “500
year floodplain.” For most property
owners, this means it really has to rain
long and hard for flooding to occur. For
everyone, it means, “Be informed and
take precautions.”
For more information on the flood
hazard, construction rules or flood
protection measures, contact Fred Block
at the Code Enforcement Office at
16240 Wausau Avenue or call 210-2915.

8 AUGUST 2006 SOUTH HOLLAND TODAY
COFFEE WITH THE MAYOR
Village of South Holland
1 st Annual Heritage Haul 5-K Charity Event
South Holland’s On the Move!
Saturday, September 2, 2006
8:00 a.m. Start Time
Veterans Park
160th Place & South Park Ave.
Benefiting the St. Baldrick’s Foundation.
Raising awareness and funds to conquer kids’ cancer.
General Registration Deadline: August 15, 2006
Adults: $25 / Youth (under 18 yrs.): $10
Registration Form
Return completed form and check payable to the Village of South Holland:
16226 Wausau Ave., South Holland, IL 60473, Attn: Mary Ann Thornton
Birthdate: __________________ Age as of Sept. 2, 2006: ______ Female: ___ Male: ___
Select Shirt Size: CHILD: L ___ ADULT: S____ M____ L____ XL____ XXL____
Name: ______________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip code: _________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________________________________________________
E-mail: _____________________________________________________________
Emergency contact person (name/phone): _______________________________
Waiver: In consideration of this entry acceptance, I, my heirs, executors, and administrators
hereby waive any and all rights or claims for damages I may have against the Village of South
Holland and all others connected for any and all injuries sustained by me in this event. I will
additionally permit the free use of my name and picture in newspaper articles, broadcasts,
telecasts, videotapes, etc. I further attest and verify that I am physically fit and have sufficiently
trained for the event and that my condition has been verified by a licensed medical doctor. Entry
fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Event occurs rain or shine.
Entrant’s signature: ____________________________________________________
Guardian signature: ____________________________________________________
Date: _________________________________________________________________
(Parent or guardian’s signature if entrant is under 18 years of age. This is to certify the my
son/daughter has my permission to participate in the event, is in good physical condition
and that the event officials have my permission to authorize treatment if necessary.)
Volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed for the 1st Annual Heritage
Haul 5-K Charity Event to be held Saturday, Sept. 2,
2006.
Those interested in helping make this new event a
success are invited to attend a Volunteer
Recruitment Reception/Open House on Saturday,
Aug. 5, 10 a.m., at the Community Center.
TUES., SEPT. 12, 2006, 7:00 P.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER
You are cordially invited to have coffee with the Mayor. Because communication
is the very essence of our strength as a Village government, morning or evening
Mayor’s Coffees are held quarterly at the Village Hall or Community Center to
provide an informal opportunity for residents to meet with the Mayor and
other Village officials to share comments and concerns.
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WHAT’S
GOIN’ ON
IN TOWN?
Holland Home Open House
On Tuesday, August 8, at 6 p.m., the
public is invited to an Open House to see
what’s new at Holland Home, a retirement
community committed to helping people
stay as healthy as possible, physically,
spiritually and socially. Some of Holland
Home’s new enhancements include an onstaff
personal trainer, a full-time consultant,
and a chauffeur. Holland Home Christian
Retirement Community is located at 16300
Louis Avenue in South Holland, Illinois.
Call 708-596-3050 for more information.
Survey says
If you are a PACE rider or are thinking
about becoming one, the southland bus
system wants to hear from you. PACE is
undertaking a restructuring initiative and
wants its southland riders and potential
riders to be a part of it. If you would like to
have a say in how it can improve its service,
fill out a survey card located at the Village
Hall, or visit online at www.pacebus.com.
Give life
Give the gift of life by participating in the
blood drive Aug. 3, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the
Village Hall. The minutes taken to donate
blood can make a difference.
July 4 blast
All who attended the Independence Day
celebration would agree that it was a fun
time for all. From the Rib Fest and taste to
the very last awe-inspiring firework
display, the event was a great success.
Businesses within the South Holland
community providing sponsorship made
many of the activities possible this year.
Thank you for your continued support.
Job Fair scheduled
The first ever Living Hope Job Fair is
Thursday, Aug. 17, from noon to 4 p.m. at
Living Hope Community Church, 15712
Church Drive. The event is sponsored by
Empower to Succeed and Olivet Nazarene
University School of Graduate and Continuing
Studies. For additional information,
contact Living Hope at 913-4238. Job
seekers should dress for success and bring
several copies of their resume. ■
VILLAGE OF
SOUTH HOLLAND
http://www.southholland.org
DON A. DE GRAFF, President
15962 Louis Ave. • 339-8707 • 210-2911
SALLIE D. PENMAN, Clerk
895-0854
ARTHUR L. BENNETT, Trustee
418-5532
N. KEITH CHAMBERS, Trustee
251-5010
LARRY W. DeYOUNG, Trustee
339-4535
CYNTHIA L. DOORN, Trustee
339-6891
MATHEW JAMES, Trustee
332-0529
JOHN SULLIVAN, Trustee
331-4061
BETH HERMAN, Treasurer
596-1604
Village Board Meetings
Municipal Building • 16226 Wausau Ave.
First and Third Mondays of each month, 8:00 PM
Village Administrator
J. Wynsma • 210-2913
Deputy Village Administrator
Patricia R. Mahon • 210-2906
Director of Communications
Mary Ann Thornton • 210-2918
Flood Assistance Coordinator
Fred Block • 210-2915
Economic Development Coord.
Virgil O. Jordan, Jr. • 210-2915
Dir. of Parks & Recreation
Wally Widelski • 331-2940
Dir. of Community Development & Public Works
Frank E. Knittle • 339-2323
Police Chief
Warren Millsaps • 331-3131
Fire Chief
James Wiley • 210-2922
Fire Inspector
Randall Stegenga • 331-3123
Dir. of Emergency Services
Disaster Agency
John Thomas, Jr. • 210-2919
Village Engineers
Robinson Engineering • 331-6700
Village Attorney / Prosecutor
Hiskes & Dillner • 333-1234
Public Access TV Coordinator
Herb DeYoung • 339-2744
Librarian
Alma DeYoung • 331-5262
Regularly Scheduled Meetings
Village Board Committees ............. 1st & 3rd Mon., 7 PM
Cable Commission .......................... Call for information
Parking Hearings .................................. 2nd Tues., 1 PM
Local Ordinance Hearings .................... 2nd Tues., 2 PM
Housing Hearings .................................. 3rd Tues., 5 PM
Economic Develop. Commission ....... 1st Tues., 7:30 PM
Planning & Develop. Commission ...... 1st Wed., 7:30 PM
Flood Control Liaison Committee ..... Call for information
Communications Commission ................ 4th Tues., 7 PM
Community Development Committee ...... 3rd Mon., 7 PM
Neighborhood Groups Committee ........ 4th Sat., 8:30 AM
Mediation & Reconciliation
Commission .................................. Call for information
Because special meetings are sometimes scheduled
and cancellations and changes frequently occur, it is
always wise to call 708/210-2900 ahead of time to
confirm individual meetings.
POLICE - FIRE - PARAMEDICS
9-1-1
Non-Emergency: Police • 331-3131 Fire • 331-3123
VILLAGE CLERK’S OFFICE
Phone • 210-2910 FAX • 210-1019
COLLECTOR & WATER BILLING
16226 Wausau Ave. • 210-2900
Office hours: Mon. thru Fri., 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM;
Sat., 8:00 AM to Noon