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The Cicero Town NewsVol. 7 No. 3 Published monthly for the residents of Cicero February 2008www.TheTownOfCicero.comHighlights from theCicero Town Newstown newsThree Kings Visit Cicero2008 Cicero Street RepairsannouncementsTax PreparationAssistance SeminarscalendarSenior Activitiesdetails on page 9details on page 10details on page 26details on page 6Dominick Rolls Out Cicero“Senior Ambassador” ProgramAt the January 8th Town Boardmeeting, Cicero Town PresidentLarry Dominick announced thecreation of the town’s new “SeniorCitizen Ambassadors” Department.The objectives of the newlycreated department includeworking with seniors to protectthem from abuse; organizing andperforming safety and wellnesschecks; and ensuring seniors donot fall prey to scams and othercriminal activity.Initially, the town will hire twofull-time “Senior Ambassadors”who will work in conjunction withother senior services personnel toprovide these enhanced supportservices and protective measures.“We have a large, active seniorcitizen community in Cicero,”said President Dominick. “Cicerohas always been known as acommunity that takes great care ofits seniors but I believe we can andshould do more. So we’ve createdthe Senior Ambassadors Departmentto enhance senior safety and betterassist our seniors with their needs,particularly their health needs.”Funding for this newly createddepartment will be included in theFY 2008 budget that Dominick andhis staff are in the process of puttingtogether for submission to the TownBoard.Seniors have ‘got it good’ in CiceroBy Joseph Ruzich -Chicago Tribune - 1/23/08Helen Brave is 75 years old and hascalled Cicero home for most of herlife. Her son occasionally asks her ifshe’s ready to move out and buy acondominium someplace else. That’swhen Brave cuts him off. “I will livehere until I die,” she tells him.“Senior citizens have got it goodhere,” she said. “The town doeseverything for us and we don’t pay adime.”While seniors soon will be getting afree ride on the area’s trains and buses,many feel as if they’ve been gettingjust that in this blue-collar west suburb.Whether out of social responsibility orthe fact that many seniors vote, manycontinued on page 4

Larry DominickTown PresidentMarylin Colpo - ClerkMarylin Joseph Colpo Virruso - Clerk - SupervisorJoseph Fran Virruso Reitz - Collector - SupervisorFran Jose Reitz Alanis - Collector - Town AssessorJose Dennis Alanis Raleigh - Town - Trustee AssessorDennis Alberto Raleigh Ayala - TrusteeVictor Lorraine Garcia Walsh - Trustee - TrusteeLorraine Maria Punzo-Arias Walsh - Trustee - TrusteeMaria Punzo-Arias - TrusteeTown News DepartmentFadia Tamer / Donna PiscopoTown News Department5410 W. 34th StreetAttn: Katelyn ThompsonCicero, Illinois 60804townnews@thetownofcicero.comTel. (708) 656-3600 Ext. 550Fax Fax (312) (708) 575-9051 656-0452Police Police Emergency Dial: 911Non-Emergency: (708) 652-2130Fire Fire Emergency Dial: 911Non-Emergency: (708) 652-0174Public Public Library: (708) 652-8084Animal Animal Control: (708) 878-0632Cicero Cicero Youth Commission:(708) 652-3896(708) 652-3896Economic Development:Table of ContentsTable of ContentsTown News________________________ 2-11Town News__________________________________2-13Someone You Should Know_________________14-15Someone You Should Know in Cicero___10-11Community AnnouncementsCommunity Announcements and Services__16-30and Services_______________________ 12-25Advertisements_____________________________31-35Community Calendar________________ 26-27Advertisements_____________________ 28-34Special Notice: Cinco de Mayo_________ 35Visit the town website at: www.TheTownOfCicero.comEconomic Development:(708) 656-8223(708) 656-8223Senior Activities:Senior (708) Activities:¿Habla Español? Town Hall will656-3600 Ext. 847(708) 656-3600 Ext. 847be closed on:Senior Services:Senior (708) Services:Not getting656-3600 Ext. 541Si usted desea recibir(708) 656-3600 Ext. 541your Townuna copia en Español deSenior Bus Service:Senior (708) Bus 222-3879 Service:este ejemplar, favor de Monday, May 29 News? PleaseNot getting your thTown News?(708) 222-3879mandar su nombre ycontact us atin observance Please contact of us atTown Hall Hours:dirección a nuestra oficina:Cicero Town News Memorial (312) Day. 575-9500 for a copy.(708) 656-3600Monday - ThursdayTown Hall Hours:ext. 544 & 550Monday 8:00 a.m. - Thursday - 8:00 p.m.4937 W. 25th StreetClosed FridayNOTE: We apologize for the error infor a copy.8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Cicero, IL 60804.April’s edition regarding Memorial Day.Closed Cicero Friday Annex Building5114 W. 14th StreetCicero (708) Annex 656-3600 Building Ext. 4775114 Mon. W. - 14th Thu. Street 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.(708) Closed 656-3600 Friday Ext. 477 BoardTown Board MeetingsMon. - Thurs. 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.Cicero Public Safety Building All Board Meetings are held at 4937 W. 25th St. - 2nd Floor - Room 206 on theClosed FridayAll Town Board Meetings are held at 4937 W. 25th Street -Senior Services2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. The next board meetings will take place on:2nd Floor - Room 206.Cicero 5410 Public W. 34th St. Safety Building May 9 (10:00 a.m.) and June 13 (10:00 a.m.)Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.This month’s board meeting will take place on:Senior ServicesPlease note that May 23 (7:00 p.m.) meeting is cancelledFebruary 13th (10:00 am) and January 26th(7:00 pm)5410 W. 34th Street** 1st Monthy Board meeting on Wednesday due to Lincoln’s BirthdayMon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.2 The Cicero Town News May 062The Cicero Town News February 08

From the President’s Deskby Cicero Town President Larry DominickDear Cicero residents,I want to start this month bythanking the Town Clerk MarilynColpo and her staff for theirefficient handling of early votingat Town Hall for the primaryelection. They did a great job asalways.Remember if you did not geta chance to vote early thatTuesday, February 5, is theprimary election day. Polls areopen from 6am-7pm so pleaseget out and vote.+++I am very excited about the“Senior Ambassadors” programwe launched last month.The objectives of the newlycreated department will includeworking with seniors to protectthem from abuse; organizing andperforming safety and wellnesschecks; and ensuring seniors donot fall prey to scams and othercriminal activity.Initially, the town will hire twofull-time “Senior Ambassadors”who will work in conjunction withother senior services personnel toprovide these enhanced supportservices and protective measures.As anyone knows who knowsme, my focus as Town Presidentis on the seniors and the kids.Cicero’s seniors serve as thefoundation of the town. We owethem our concern, our respect,and our help. That’s exactly whatour new “Senior Ambassadors”department aims to provide.+++Cicero police are continuingto press the fight against gangs.Drug arrests are on the rise andshootings have been on thedecline. But, as we all know bynow, defeating the gangs andgetting them out of Cicero takesconstant vigilance and coordinatedassistance from residents.I cannot stress this enough. Ourpolice need your help to letus know what’s going in yourneighborhood. If you haveproblems with gangs or graffiti,please let us know—let me knowdirectly if you would like. If youhave any concerns you can alwayscall our anonymous tip-line at (708)863-COPS.Your safety and your quality of lifeare important to me. Please helpthe town assist you and your familyby letting us know about any illicitactivity in your neighborhood.Mothers on a Mission Recognize Dominick for Commitment toChildren with DisabilitiesAt a the Mary Queen of Heaven Mothers on a Missionfundraiser in December of 2007, Cicero Town PresidentLarry Dominick (pictured with his wife Elizabeth) wasrecognized with the group’s Humanitarian Awardfor his commitment and leadership in providingassistance to children with disabilities in the Town ofCicero. Mothers on a Mission is a group of committedparents of children with disabilities who support oneanother and face their unique challenges together.“I am humbled by this award,” said an emotionalDominick. “The parents of this organization whowill stop at nothing to provide the best for their kids are the true humanitarians.I am just glad that with the help of Kathy Ordman and other town staff, myadministration has been able to raise the profile of the disabled community andpitch in where we can to improve conditions for these families.”Thank you in advance for yourhelp—and stay warm, baseballseason is right around the corner.Sincerely,Larry DominickCicero Town PresidentP.S. As always, please e-mailme your comments, questions,suggestions or concerns at larry@thetownofcicero.comThank you.February 08The Cicero Town News3

Town Newscontinued from page 1Seniors have ‘got it good’ in Ciceromunicipalities provide extra services for them. But in Cicero,courting seniors is on a whole other level.Cicero seniors, most people say, have had it good at least asfar back as the Betty Loren-Maltese administration, whichbegan in 1993. The former town president started a seniorhousing program and a senior services department. Loren-Maltese, who is serving an 8-year prison sentence for stealingmillions from the town, is still popular with seniors.The Cicero Senior Center gets rave reviews from seniorswho take part in exercise classes, cooking classes and otheractivities. Located in a ground-level brick building on West35th Street, the center has four buses and three mini-vansthat provide free transportation for seniors seven days aweek.Stepping away reluctantly from her bunco game at thecenter recently, lifelong resident Helen Antczak, 89, saidprograms like these keep residents content with staying intown. “I could never leave this place,” she said. “You couldnever find a better place to live, especially if you are a senior.”Cicero, a town of about 82,000 that was once home formany Eastern Europeans but now has a majority Hispanicpopulation, offers people 62 and older free lunches, daylongjaunts to casinos and other entertainment venues, free grasscutting, snow shoveling and even home repairs.While Loren-Maltese gets credit for spearheading theprograms, others said they’ve flourished since LarryDominick became town president in 2005.“They spent all their lives paying taxes and they deserve this,”Dominick said. “Many seniors are on a fixed income. Somemight have a lot of money, but we treat them all the same.Let them keep their money for something else.”Dominick, who’s up for re-election next year, concedes thatsenior citizens in Cicero are avid voters who come out indroves on Election Day.“Voting is one thing they cherish in life, like bingo and the[casinos]. The senior program is separate from politics,” hesaid.Cicero resident Alma Marble, 72, said she believes Dominickand other elected officials.“They don’t come to the senior center and tell us who to votefor,” Marble said. “One lady who comes to the senior centerhasn’t voted in 60 years. Never have they talked to us aboutvoting.”For services, seniors simply call the Senior ServicesDepartment, which has 14 full-time staffers and a budget of$1.6 million (out of a total town budget of $225.8 million).For seniors, the town last year spent $240,000 for lawn care,$190,000 for snow removal and $120,000 for a program thatprovides free home improvements and repairs, according totown records.And now Cicero will soon have a new department to assistseniors who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and to protectseniors from abuse or other crimes. The new program, calledthe Department of the President’s Ambassadors for SeniorCitizens, was approved by trustees in January and will havetwo full-time employees.Berwyn officials said seniors in their city are jealous of theirneighbors to the east.“They want us to provide the same services as Cicero,” saidJeanmarie Hajer, Berwyn’s community outreach director. “Iwish we could, but we don’t have that kind of money. Theygenerate more taxes than us.”The total budget for seniors in Berwyn -- a city of about54,000 -- is $150,000 per year, a fraction of the amount Cicerospends.Hajer said that Berwyn provides free grass-cutting and snowremovalservices for low-income seniors, but that the city canset aside only about $8,000 yearly.The Oak Park Township Senior Services Department, whichserves neighboring Oak Park and River Forest, has a budgetof $1.5 million that’s used mostly for seniors who are lowincomeor have a hardship. In those cases, the departmentoffers meal programs, chore services, transportation todoctors and grocery stores and occasional excursions, saiddirector Desiree Scully.Oak Park is testing a snow shoveling program for peoplewho need physical help or are low-income.Dominick said some senior residents who’ve moved out ofCicero have come to regret it. “They don’t get these serviceswhere they live,” he said.He said he would like people to think of Cicero as somethingmore than a town known for its mob influences and hardnosedpolitics.“I want Cicero to be known as a town that cares aboutpeople, not [Al] Capone,” he said. “The town has put up with alot of baloney in the past.”4

Cicero Police Makes Arrests in Christmas SeniorHome Invasion CaseOn January 3rd, Cicero police charged 21-year-old Sherie Barnes (Naperville) and 20-year-old Kenisha Jennings(Chicago) with a number of felonies in connection with their alleged home invasion and robbery of an 86-year oldCicero senior citizen on December 22, 2007.Barnes and Jennings allegedly forced their way into the victim’s home at which point they pepper-sprayed her andstole approximately $400 in cash from the victim’s purse before fleeing the scene. The victim was taken to MacNealHospital in Berwyn, treated and released that day.Barnes and Jennings are each charged with the following felonies: one count of Home Invasion; one count ofResidential Burglary; and two counts of Aggravated Battery to a Senior Citizen.Barnes had previously cleaned the victim’s home while working for a cleaning agency that had been referred to thevictim by the Berwyn/Cicero Council on Aging.“Cicero police detectives did a great job identifying the persons believed to be responsible for these vicious criminalacts against a Cicero senior,” said Town President Larry Dominick. “It is terrible thing to see young people prey onour seniors, and around the holidays no less. If proven responsible, I hope those young women receive punishmentscommensurate with the depravity of their crimes.”Barnes and Jennings turned themselves in to Cicero police.Town NewsCicero Police Break Up Unruly Street Gang PartyOn Friday, January 8, Cicero police arrested 48 persons after responding to a call of a loud, unruly party at5729 W. 23rd Street.After gathering the facts, Cicero police and gang tactical officers later determined that the party was formembers of a known street gang with a presence in Cicero.Those arrested were charged with crimes ranging from underage drinking, curfew violations, and criminaltrespass.“Combating street gangs is a daily battle in town,” said Town President Larry Dominick. “But, as highlightedby the significant number of arrests in this instance, our police are on the job, there to be responsive toresidents who step up and let us know what’s going in their neighborhood, and serious about comingdown hard on gang-bangers in town.”Dominick went on to recognize Sgt. Dave Ciancio and the Cicero Gang Crimes Tactical Unit for theirexcellent work on this case at the town board meeting on Tuesday, January 23.5

President Larry Dominick PresentsSenior ActivitiesFebruary/MarchFebruaryFeb 4th Movie At The Kerosotes-’The Great Debaters’ 11amFeb 11th Movie At Morton College-’National Treasure Part I’ 2pmFeb 20th Trip To The Horseshoe Casino, Hammond In. 10amFeb 25th Movie At Morton College-’Becoming Jane’ 2pmMarchMarch 5th Hearts And Shamrocks Dinner Dance- Comm. Center 4-8pmMarch 10th Movie At Morton College-’Elizabeth, The Golden Age’2pmMarch 24th Movie At Morton College-’Martian Child’2pmTOWN OF CICERO PRESIDENT LARRY DOMINICK PRESENTSTHE ANNUAL ‘HEARTS AND SHAMROCKS DINNER DANCE’Wednesday, March 5th 4 – 8pmNew Cicero Community Center LocatedAt 2250 S 49th Ave (1 Block South Of Cermak And 49th Ave)DINNER! MUSIC! RAFFLE! AND DANCING! CICERO SENIORS AGE 62 AND ABOVE....PLEASE CONTACT SENIOR ACTIVITIES AT 656-3600 X 847 OR 848 TO MAKE RESERVATIONS!!!!Sing Along Fridays at the Senior Center -- Sing, Dance, Karaoke. All Seniors welcome. Call for details.Daily Exercises 9:30 – 10:15 am (Doctor’s Note Required)Cooking Classes every Monday – 11 amTai Chi Classes every Tuesday / Thursday 10:30 – 11:30 amBunco every Thursday- 1 – 3 pmSign up for Poker & Pinochle on Fridays 11 am - 2 pmCraft Classes every Wednesday - 10:30 amAll of the above trips require reservations.Please call Susan Banks at the New Cicero Senior Center at (708) 656-3600 Ext. 847 or 848The Senior Center is located at 5631 W. 35th St. and the center’s hours are Monday thru Friday 8 am - 4 pm6

Town NewsTHE ANNUAL‘HEARTS AND SHAMROCKS DINNER DANCE’Wednesday, March 5th 4 – 8 pmNew Cicero Community Center LocatedAt 2250 S 49th Ave (1 Block South Of Cermak And 49th Ave)DINNER! MUSIC! RAFFLE! AND DANCING! CICERO SENIORS AGE 62 AND ABOVE....PLEASE CONTACT SENIOR ACTIVITIES AT 656-3600 X 847 OR 848 TO MAKE RESERVATIONS!!!!Questions?Please call Alan Neal at (708)906-2161 or Sergeant GeneTalsma at (708) 774-3760.“ONE ON ONEONCE A MONTH”February Neighborhood Watch MeetingsFebruary 18th - 7 pmAguascliente Restaurante2106 S. Cicero Ave.February 20th 6:30 pmWoodbine School3003 S. 50th CourtFebruary 21st- 6:30 pmBurnham School Gymnasium1630 S. 59th Ave.February 25th- Drexel Community Center36th Street and 54th Ave.Town-wide Neighborhood Watch meetingNo Meeting due to President’s DayThis town-wide neighborhood watch meeting is in addition to the regularly scheduled neighborhood watch meetings held throughout Cicero on a monthlybasis. Dominick and town department heads will be on hand to respond to residents’ questions and concerns.7

Town NewsSenior Quiz ActivityHere are the answers to last month’s installment. Also, thanks to Bea Cerny for making this activity possible.Famous Commercials1. See the USA in your: Chevrolet2. Any any mermaid, “What’s the best tuna?”: Chicken of the Sea3. Brush your teeth with: Colgate4. Double your pleasure: Doublemint Gum5. Get Wild Root cream oil Charlie.6. Halo everybody Shampoo.7. I wish I were an Oscar Meyer Weiner.8. I’m Chiquita banana.9. Let your fingers do the walking: Yellow Pages10. Like a good neighbor: State Farm is there.11. Mmm, Mmm, Good! Campbell’s Soup.12. Nobody does it like: Sara Lee13. Pepsi Cola hits the spot!14. Pillsbury says it best. Who’s the voice of the Pillsbury doughboy? Jobe Cerny15. Snap, Crackle, Pop! Name the cereal: Rice Krispies16. The man who wears the Star: Texaco17. The foaming cleanser: Ajax18. Wouldn’t you really rather have a: Buick19. You deserve a break today: McDonald’s.20. You’ll wonder where the yellow went: Pepsodent.8

The Three Kings Visit CiceroTown NewsHundreds of Cicero families gathered at Cicero Stadium on Saturday,January 5th to mark the arrival of the three wise men in Bethlehem tovisit the newborn baby Jesus.Families enjoyed the traditional “Rosca de Reyes” or “Three Kings Bread”,a sweet holiday bread with figurines of the baby Jesus baked into thebread.Traditionally, those who find the figurine in the bread will prepare aFeb. 5th brunch for their friends and family to celebrate the end of theholiday season. Those attending were also treated to free family photoswith the Three Kings and a special performance by the choir of St. Maryof Czestochowa.Cicero Town Officials join special service at Vida Abudante ChurchOn Wednesday, January 9, a New Year’s prayer service was held at Vida Abundante Church on south Austin in Cicero.Town President Larry Dominick and town officials joined Vida parishioners and other Cicero families to seek God’sblessings for the Town and for each other in the New Year. Dominick was invited to speak from the pulpit wherehe talked about the great strides the town is making to improve youth programming (starting with the opening ofthe new community center at 50th & Cermak) and the added resources he is devoting to combating gang crimein town. Special thanks to Vida’s youth pastor Ismael Vargas and senior pastor Andres Gallardo, as well as to TownCollector Fran Reitz who helped organize the special service and extend invitations town-wide.9

Town NewsDeteriorating Cicero Streets to Get $2.6 Million FaceliftAt their bi-weekly meeting on Tuesday, January 22, CiceroTown President Larry Dominick and the Town Boardunanimously approved the town’s 2008 Street RehabilitationProgram—a $2.6 million program funded by state motor fueltax (MFT) funds allocated to the Town of Cicero to remediatestreets throughout town that are in significant disrepair.The money will be used to rehabilitate and/or resurface thestreets listed below including: hot-mix asphalt surface removal;curb and gutter removal and replacement; storm sewer lateralreconstruction; frame and grate adjustments; hot-mix asphalt leveling; binder and surface coursepaving; pavement markings and parkway restoration.The 2008 program will rehabilitate the following streets:• 59th Court, from 16th-18th Sts.• 18th Street, from 59th Court to Central Ave.• 59th Court, from 23rd-24th Sts.• 58th Court, from 23-24th Sts.• 22nd Place, from 58th Ave. to Central Ave.• 23rd Place, from Laramie to 50th Ave.• 24th Street, from Austin Blvd. to 58th Ave.• 51st Avenue, from 29th-31st Sts.• 55th Court, from 34th-35th Sts.• 37th Street, from Austin Blvd. to Central Ave.• 57th Court, from 21st-19th Sts.Additionally, the project will fund the placement of speed humps around both Warren Park andSouth Clyde Park (Kolar Field) in order to enhance the safety for children and families who enjoysthose parks by getting motorists to slow down.Dominick noted that each year the town does what it can with the MFT monies it receives fromthe State of Illinois to improve the town’s infrastructure on a piecemeal basis.“I wish I could just snap my fingers and have the money and manpower to fund all of our neededinfrastructure improvements at one time,” said Dominick. “It doesn’t work that way, of course, butwe are methodically addressing the need to improve streets and infrastructure in Cicero. Thoseneighborhoods that we could not get to this year, we will get to in the future.”10

Town NewsNew on-line GED preparation program for MC studentsMorton College is offering a program designed for those interested in preparing for their GED online.Called GED-i, it’s a web-based instructional program with individualized instruction. Participantsmust be able to read at a 10th-grade level and have basic computer skills.Morton College’s traditional GED program requires students to take a placement test, attend anorientation/advising session and meet class attendance requirements. The GED-i program allowsstudents to do most of their work on-line. Students still must attend the orientation session andcome on campus to fulfill some course requirements.“We’re trying to provide some different options for our GED students, especially those whoseschedules do not let them attend a traditional class setting,” said Jim Young, Morton College’sDean of Adult Education, Community Programming and Outreach. “This program is good forstudents with children or those who have varying work schedules. Anyone enrolled in thisprogram can access coursework on any computer with an internet connection.”GED-i also allows students to focus on the components of GED test preparation where they needthe most help, according to Young.“We have such high hopes for this program,” Young said. “We want to expand to those studentswho really need it. We could serve another 300 students off-campus with this approach.”The GED-i program is part of the Adult Education, Community Programming and Outreach atMorton College. Adult Education at Morton College consists of programs in ESL (English as aSecond Language), ABE (Adult Basic Education) and GED (General Educational Development) aswell Project CARE, the College’s adult volunteer literacy program.For more information regarding the GED-i or other Adult Education programs at Morton College,call (708) 656-6000 Ext. 407.Go to Page 25 to see Cicero students that have been recognized fortheir academic achievements at Morton College.11

Town NewsMorton West Art Student’s Work honored by Elmhurst CollegeCongratulations to 15 Morton West Visual Arts Students whosework was honored recently at the Annual High School ArtExhibition at Elmhurst College. Over 60 Morton West art studentssubmitted offerings for the exhibition. In recognition of theiroutstanding work, Morton West Seniors Cynthia Del Toro (pictured)and Sara Khalifeh were each awarded a $1000 scholarship to studyart at Elmhurst College.The 15 Morton West students honored by Elmhurst College are:Cynthia Del Toro, Photo 1-2, $1000 ScholarshipSara Khalifeh, Painting, Special Award $1000 ScholarshipJimmy Alba, Drawing 1, Award of ExcellenceKatherine Bernardo, Drawing, Award of DistinctionLourdes Cardenas, Basic Art, Award of DistinctionBiljana Erak, Drawing, Judges Choice AwardDiana Hernandez, Drawing 1, Judges Choice AwardJustin Karlov, Design, Award of HonorsYara Lechuga, Painting, Award of ExcellenceDominic Madera, Drawing 2, Award of DistinctionEduardo Marinez, Drawing 1, Judges Choice AwardIesha Milford, Painting, Award of ExcellencePablo Olvera, Photo 3-4, Award of HonorsNicholas Thompson, Painting, Award of HonorsLaiah Zuniga, Drawing 2, Award of HonorsMorton HS Class of 1948 Plans 60th Reunion FestivitiesPlans are currently underway for the 60th year reunion of the 1948 graduating class of Morton HighSchool. The reunion will be held at the Holiday inn Hotel and Conference Center in Willowbrook,with a general get-together on September 12th, 2008 and reunion activities and reception dinneron September 13th. For more information, to get involved with the reunion planning committee,or to let us know you’ll be attending, please contact Jerry Janosik at JRJEJJ@att.net or by phone at574-259-4120.12

Town NewsHighlights from the Jan. 8 Town Board MeetingKlas Restaurant Owner Honored By Cicero’s150th Anniversary CommitteeKlas Restaurant owner Frank Saballus (center) was honoredby the Town President Larry Dominick, along with 150thAnniversary committee member Sam Marcolini (left), for hisparticipation in Cicero’s 150th Anniversary Celebration. OnJanuary 26th, Klas Restaurant will host a “Roaring 20s”party,harkening back to the earliest days of Klas Restaurant,featuring music from the band “Rhythm on 22nd”. KlasRestaurant, opened in 1922 by Adolf Klas, is oldest Bohemianrestaurant in the country, still boasting all fo the originalinterior fixtures.MDWSSC Fire To Meet Cicero Fire Dept.Wheelchair Basketball BenefitJesse Segura (left) of the MDWSSC Fire wheelchair basketballteam was on hand at the January 8th Town Board Meetingto invite all Cicero town officials and residents to join the Firefor their benefit game versus the Cicero Fire Department.The Fire and the Cicero Fire Dept. will face off on February29th at Cicero Stadium. Tickets are $5 and all proceeds go tosupport the MDWSSC Sports programs for the disabled.13

Deborah MikolajewskiParking Enforcement OfficeSomeone you should know!Full Name: Deborah A. MikolajewskiBirthday: November 16Birthplace: ChicagoEducation:Grammar School, Burnham School;Graduate, Morton East High SchoolWork History/Experience: Assistant Manager, U.S. JewelryParking Enforcement Officer, Town of CiceroWhat I enjoy most about working for the Town of Cicero: Cicero is one ofthe few towns I know that still does look out for its residents. It is veryrewarding to be able to help people in need.Family: Tom, husband of 16 years; two daughters: Ashley (16), Jessica (11)One of my favorite childhood memories: Going to Cubs games with myuncles and grandma.An important lesson I learned from my parents (or someone else I admire):My uncle taught me to never say that you can’t do something--always tryyour best.Two television shows I usually find myself watching: Forensic Files andHannah Montana (thanks to my daughter).Two of my all-time favorite movies: Fighting Sullivans & GreaseA Personal hero of mine and why this person is heroic to me: My grandmaand uncles. They took me in and raised me.If I won an all-expense paid two week vacation anywhere in the world, I’dtravel to: ItalyOne of the best gifts I have ever received was: My childrenaway when I was one-day-old.More people who know me well would use the following three words todescribe me: Honest, Loyal, and Dedicated (to what I believe in).Most people don’t know this about me: I get very emotional.A typical Sunday is spent: Going out shopping, just me and my girlsOne of my favorite meals to eat (or cook) is: Pizza by dialing Al’s--because Idon’t like to cook.I started working for the Town of Cicero: June of 2004I have worked for the following town departments: Parking EnforcementI have worked for the following Town Presidents: Betty Loren Maltese,Ramiro Gonzales, and Larry DominickThe most rewarding thing about working for the town has been: Meetingnew people. I work outside, so everyday you meet someone new andexciting.The most difficult thing about working for the town has been: Thenegativity we get in our department for trying to enforce the (parking)laws.The most significant change(s) I’ve witnessed in town during my tenure is:More businesses locating to Cicero. Also more programs for our children andseniors.Anything else you would like to add: In the past almost three years I’venoticed great things coming into our town thanks to Larry Dominick. I can’twait to see what other great things he has in store for us.I’d find it fascinating to meet (alive or deceased): My mom--she passed14

Joan “Joanie” MackowiakBuilding DepartmentSomeone you should know!Full Name: Joan “Joanie” MackowiakBirthday: June 29, 1964Birthplace: ChicagoEducation: Grammar School- St. Sym’s; High School- KennedyWork History/Experience: Manager, Manor Gym; Parking EnforcementOffice; Building Department clerkWhat I enjoy most about working for the Town of Cicero: Being able to workclosely with the residents of our town.Family: Husband Rick, married for 20 years; son-Rick (18); daughter-Heather (14); and twin daughters Jenny and Jessie (11)One of my favorite childhood memories: Going on weekend vacations withmy parents and my brothers.An important lesson I learned from my parents (or someone else I admire):My parents taught me never to doubt myself and to always think positiveabout what I am doing.Two television shows I usually find myself watching: CSI Miami, Law andOrderTwo of my all-time favorite movies: Dirty Dancing, GreaseA Personal hero of mine and why this person is heroic to me: My parents,because they raised me with good values that made me what I am today.describe me: Loving, caring, and friendlyMost people don’t know this about me: I’m afraid of heights.A typical Sunday is spent: Spending time with my family, watchingtelevisionOne of my favorite meals to eat (or cook) is: A good steakI started working for the Town of Cicero: 2005I have worked for the following town departments: Parking, Building andnow the Town of Cicero’s Community CenterI have worked for the following Town Presidents: Larry DominickThe most rewarding thing about working for the town has been: Meetingso many people in Town through my work—a lot of new faces.The most difficult thing about working for the town has been: Not beingable to please everyone.The most significant change(s) I’ve witnessed in town during my tenure is:More programs for children and the seniors in town.Anything else you would like to add: Larry, keep up the great job!If I won an all-expense paid two week vacation anywhere in the world, I’dtravel to: Italy, because of the food and the beautiful placesOne of the best gifts I have ever received was: My loving kidsI’d find it fascinating to meet (alive or deceased): Elvis PresleyMore people who know me well would use the following three words to15

Community Announcements & ServicesPresident Larry Dominick and the Cicero Youth CommissionPresent the1st Annual Valentine’s Father/Daughter DanceGirl’s - Toddlers up to 8th GradeDads, spend a special evening with your “Little Princess”Music, Dancing, Food & FunFriday, February 8, 20086:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.at the New Cicero Community Center2250 South 49th Avenue(Located 1 block south of Cermak and 49th Avenue)Cost $10.00 per Family in Advance$20.00 at the DoorEach Princess will receive a corsage and special photo with DadDress as casual or as formal as you wishReturn the form below in person to the Cicero Community Center with payment to reserve your ticket.Monday to Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Any questions? Please call 477-6308 x 1006FatherDaughterAgeAddressCicero, Illinois 60804PhoneThere is a limited number of tickets available.16

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Community Announcements & ServicesAnnual Cicero Youth CommissionCollege Scholarship ProgramThis partnership is formed between Town President Larry Dominick, Cicero YouthCommission and Cicero Banks. The partnership has assisted over seventy-five studentswith their college tuition since 1994. The scholarships will be available to Ciceroresidents that are currently seniors in high school planning to attend an accredited collegeor university full time for the Fall Semester of 2008. The completed application belowis due on or before April 4, 2008.College Scholarship Application for 2008-2009$750.00 Award++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++The Youth Commission accepts applications to any accredited college or university++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++Student InformationLast Name___________________________ First ________________________Home Address _________________________________ TownCiceroPhone __________________________Date of Birth _____/_____/_____I currently attend ________________________________________ High SchoolDate of Graduation _____/_____/_____ Class Rank _____ out of ______ACT Composite Score _______Grade Point Average ________List School Activities Year List Community Activities Year_______________________ ______ _______________________ ____________________________ ______ _______________________ ____________________________ ______ _______________________ _____18

Community Announcements & ServicesCicero Youth Commission College Scholarship ApplicationList Honors and Awards (Scholastic, Athletic, and others)________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________College or University you plan to attend in 2008-2009:________________________________________________________________Please answer the following regarding your college registration:Tentative Major ____________________ Minor ______________________What are your plans upon completion of college graduation?________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Signature of applicant________________________________________Signature of Parent/Guardian_____ / _____/ _____Date_____ / _____/ _____DateScholarship applications are to be completed by current high school seniors thatare Cicero residents. This initial scholarship application is due back to thescholarship committee on or before April 4, 2008. Upon receiving the completedform, the Cicero Youth Commission will mail a more extensive application to thecandidate. Please mail them to:Wayne Porodc/o Youth Commission Scholarship Committee3637 South 58th CourtCicero, Illinois 608019

Community Announcements & ServicesCommunity Announcements & ServicesWAGGIN’ TAILSSpring is here! It’sthat time of year thatour kids and pets areoutside playing. Welove to see our kidshaving fun withtheir pets but wealso want to make sure they are all safe!Mom is a cute dog named Muffin (pictured withher newborns). She came to our shelter in earlyJanuary, thin and pregnant. A week later, sheand her four new pups are in good health.Another birth at the Waggin’ TailsShelter last month--and anotherfour (4) puppies saved becauseTown President Larry Dominickand our administration care aboutanimals.Please remember when children take their dogs outfor a walk that sometimes the dog is the one walkingthe child! This has become a big problem. Kidsare walking larger dogs that pull away from them,and then the dog either gets lost or ends up runningoff and biting someone or someone’s pet.Because of the rough delivery, however, Muffinwon’t be ready to nurse her pups for severalweeks so the shelter’s staff will bottle feedthem until mom is ready. We want to make surethey are healthy and strong so that they can beadopted into loving homes.+++I have seen little ones fall when their dog pullsthem, or when the dog gets loose the child gets soupset they run after the dog and they don’t payattention to anything else around them. They runafter their dog into the street, between cars and inalleys.Muffin’s story highlights why we encourage pet owners to have their petsspayed or neutered. We have a lot of animals running loose, without homes orowners looking after them. This leads to an increase in the homeless dog andcat populations.We need to supervise our kids when they are walkingour family pet! ALWAYS keep your dog on aleash and please make sure that you carry a bag topick up after your pet to avoid any violations andfines! We have also had a problem with residentsbringing their pets to our parks to walk them. Thereare signs posted. “No Dogs Allowed”DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE PARKS!We have had many situations of dogs attacking peopleand other dogs in the parks and also the problemof owners not picking up after their pets when in thepark.If you are considering getting a pet, that’s great. But please consider adoptionas a possible option. We have a number of adorable animals looking for lovinghomes.The shelter is open for viewing and adoption every week Monday-Friday from4:00pm-8:00pm and Saturday from 10:00am-2:00pm.+++REMINDERAs I previously reported, more than 100 residents took advantage of theshelter’s free microchip program sponsored by Town President Larry Dominickand State Representative Lisa Hernandez back in December. The microchipsare fitted into pets in order that they may be easily located if they were to everget lost.If you have the misfortune of losing your pet andyou have contacted us to assist you in finding yourBecause of the weather, many residents who wanted to stop by with their betswere not unable to do so.pet, PLEASE call us to let us know if your pet hasbeen found! We document each pet that is lost inour “Lost Pet” log book. We would like to be notifiedso we can mark the pet as being found!As for our Animal Welfare Shelter, we have alreadyrelocated to the new facility and we are in theprocess of setting the shelter up for adoptions.We are hoping to begin adopting out animals togood homes by the end of May!In closing. I would like to say “you are always inour hearts” to a wonderful, loving and loyal pet anda friend that I loved very much. Cricket Dominickpassed away on March 17, 2006. She will be loved,missed by her family and friends, and in our heartsforever.“Cricket” DominickJanuary 13, 1998- March 17th 2006Woof! Woof! Meow! Meow!Sharon StarzykDirector, Cicero Animal Welfare and ControlChairman, Cicero Animal Welfare Board(708) 878-063218 The Cicero Town News April 06So, President Dominick suggested we offer the free microchips again. So,on Saturday, February 16, Cicero residents can again avail themselves of theopportunity to get their pets microchip-ed.Free Microchip DayDATE: Saturday, February 16, 2008TIME:11:00am-3:00pmPLACE: Waggin’ Tails Shelter, 1634 S. Laramie (Back Building)*No appointment is necessary but please call the shelter to let us know that youwill be coming so we can keep an accurate count and ensure we have enoughmicrochips. Phone: (708) 652-0825.+++In closing, please use caution when letting your pets outside during these coldweather months. Please let your pet out or take them out to do their businessand bring them right back inside.Additionally, please be cognizant of stray animals. With nowhere warm to go,they will often seek shelter under vehicles (derive warmth from a car engine thathas recently been turned off, for example) and sleep there. Please knock on yourhood or check under your vehicle if it’s left outside before starting the engine toguard against this possibility.+++As always, we are very appreciative of the donations we receive for the shelter tocare for our animals—food, blankets, toys, laundry detergent, etc.If you would like to send a monetary donation, please make the check out to“Town of Cicero” and send it to: Town of Cicero Animal Shelter, Attn: SharonStarzyk, 4937 W. 25th Street, Cicero, IL 60804.Thank you in advance for your continued generosity.+++If you need an animal welfare officer, they are on duty:Monday-Friday from 7:00am-11:00pmSaturday-Sunday from 8:00am-4:00pmCALL (708) 652-2130, and an officer will be dispatched to assist you.Cicero Waggin’ Tails Shelter:Direct Line: (708) 652-0825Address: 1634 S. Laramie (Building B)Happy Valentines Day from the staff at Waggin’ Tails!Woof! Woof! Meow! Meow! For Now!Sharon StarzykDirector, Animal WelfareChairman, Animal Welfare Board(708) 878-063220

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Community Announcements & ServicesDominick Sponsors Free Tax PreparationAssistance for Cicero ResidentsCicero Town President Larry Dominick, in partnership with The Tax Assistance Program, is sponsoring freetax preparation and financial aid form assistance for qualifying Cicero residents. The seminars will be held onSatuday’s from 8:30 am - 11:30 am at Unity Junior High School (first floor computer labs), Laramie & Cermak.Families earning up to $40,000 annually and individuals earning up to $15,000 annually qualify for assistancefrom the Tax Assistance Program. Residents must bring all of their tax documents (W-2s, 1099s, etc.), last year’stax return, if possible, and identification for all family members (Social Security card or ITIN). The seminarsare first come, first served, so please arrive early. Translators are available and all services are completelyconfidential.Additionally, the Tax Assistance Program can help you or your child complete the Free Application for FederalStudent Aid (FAFSA) form for collegiate financial aid.For more information, please contact the Tax Assistance Program at 312-409-1555 or visit www.taxaassistance.DATES FOR TAX PREPARATION AND FINANCIAL AID SEMINARSFebruary 9, 16, 23March 1, 15, 22, 29 (closed March 8th)April 5, 12Location: Unity Junior High School(first floor computer labs)8:30 am - 11:30 amCicero Chamber of Commerce Meetingat the New Cicero Community Center-Multi Purpose RoomFebruary 14, 2008 • 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.Speaker: Town Collector Fran Reitz and the Business License Dept.Topic: Q & A on promoting new businesses coming to Cicero22

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Community Announcements & ServicesCicero Community CenterActivities“Stay in the Game”BASKETBALL OPEN GYMAfter school from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday to FridaySaturdays 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.5th Grade to 8th Grade Free with Student I.D. or Library CardHigh School and College Students Free with Student I.D. Adults $3.00 with I.D. Children 4th Grade and youngermust be accompanied by parent or guardian. White Soled Gym Shoes RequiredWalking ClubAll residents welcome! Come and walk indoors during the cold Winter Months.Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.“Check in” at the reception desk is required.Doctor’s note is required for senior participants.President Larry Dominick and the Cicero Youth Commission Present1st Annual Valentine’s Father/Daughter DanceFriday, February 8, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Limited Tickets – Call in advance 477-6308 x1006President Larry Dominick and the Cicero Youth Commission PresentFree Family Movie NightsRatatouilleThe Shaggy DogSaturday, February 9, 2008 Friday, March 14, 2008Movies begin at 7:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)FREE RAFFLE .Sorry, No Food or Drinks Allowed in the Cicero Community CenterPlease bring your own lawn chairs or blankets.Coming soon!English as a Second Language Classes (ESL Classes)Classes are a partnership with the Town of Cicero Community Center and Morton College. They are scheduledto begin late March. For registration and information call Morton College at 656-8000 x794.For information on facility usage call theCicero Community Center at 708-477-6308 x1006.24

Community Announcements & ServicesCicero residents receive academic honors at Morton CollegeThe following Morton College students from Cicero are among those named to the Fall 2007 President’s and Dean’sList in recognition of their academic achievements.To qualify for the President’s List, students must earn a minimum semester grade-point average of 3.75 on a 4.0scale. Dean’s List students must earn a minimum semester grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Only full-timestudents may qualify for either honor.President’s ListCiceroJesus SainsDalia SalgadoLilliana CarreraSoledad CarrilloNydia JaimesRichard JakubowskiEduardo PachecoSelena PalaciosMilagros AcevedoAlbert SanchezSusana CarrilloMarlenny JohnsonAdriel PalomarAraceli AguileraRene SeigneurMaria CastellanosJose LedezmaDanny PerezSteven AndersonHayley SmorczeskiMaria CastilloSusana LeonJavier PerezMohammed AwadSantos TangumaDonna CastrillonVeronica LeonMariann PorroAlicia BanalesBarbara TaylorJuan CastroYessica LeonAshley QuilesMahalia CherryKonstantinosDavlopoulosAngelica DelgadoJulissa DiazOscar DiazVeronica DiazNina DunnRuth GarciaJulie GieraldDavid HerreraMonica JamesEvelin KolekElvis LopezLiliana LopezMaricela LozanoMayra MayorgaYolanda MerazRebeca Montalvo-GarayAntonio MorenoSeny NevarezArmando OrtizElizabeth RiveraErica RodriguezDean’s ListCiceroMichael AbmaAlexander AcurioAbraham AggiBrenda AlarconHernan AlonsoAlejandro AlvarezFavio AlvarezMahmoud AlwaraqiDiego AndradeJaqueline AndradeNancy AndresPatty AngelErica ArizagaJuan AvilaMayra AyalaJose BalbuenaElizabeth BarbeeBelen BravoCharese BrookerEmmanuel CaballeroJasmin CarawayLaveta CarneyVanessa CervantesDelia ChazaroChristopher CheroneCassandra CleggThomasina CollazoLinda CorralTrinidad CorreaDiego DeLunaGerardo DiazVirginia DiazHumberto Diaz deLeonJoseph DillardJackie DukesJohn FloresBradley GerdzunasGiselle GomezSharaka GrierElizabeth GuerreroNallely GutierrezSidney GutierrezBryan HernandezRoquinna HernandezManuel HerreraDimah IsaJennifer LopezLisette LopezLuis LopezJesus LozaSonia LucioMiguel LumbrerasRomy MallariNicole ManningLuis MarquezAlex MartinezDaisy MartinezJesus MartinezNicolas MartinezRoberto MartinezDaniel MayenVanessa MedinaDiana Mejorado-JimenezJorge Montante Jr.Crystal MurilloFabian NavaMaria OchoaHumberto OlveraHugo OrganistaStephanie OrlowskiJennifer RamirezJulio RoblesRosa RochaJaime RodriguezJaime RodriguezSamuel RojasJulio RomeroMichelle RuizHector SanchezRaul SanchezYvette SantanaBrenda SaucedoAdelina SolisGerardo SolisGerardo SotoVanessa TretoMarco TrevinoCorey TrojanekMaritza UriosteguiJuan VargasKellymar VillarrubiaElizabeth WellerLydia WilliamsLuis Zarco25

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Community Announcements & ServicesPresident Larry Dominickand The Cultural Affairs Commission PresentGallery ShowCaseReminder: The SHOWCASE GALLERY sponsored by President Larry Dominick andthe Cultural Affairs Commission- celebrating the students of Cicero…Submit up to an 11’’x 14’’drawing about cultural heritage, history, music, drama or architecture with name andgrade of student on front and phone number on the back to the reception area of Town Hall by the last day of themonth- Prize drawings each month!Many local businesses displaying artwork and donating prizes.Gift Certificate WinnersChristina Van De Vanter, age 4, with Joe & AnnMarie Quercia, owners of Freddy’s RestaurantJonathan Munzo, age 6, with Juan Del Real,AllStateRenee Vazquez, age 6, with Maria Nava, managerof McDonaldsSinai Garcia, age 10, with the owners for Cristina’s,Cristina Cabral and her daughter Cristina.27

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Community Announcements & ServicesEmergency Heat Assistance Program for Seniors & the DisabledCicero’s seniors and disabled citizens who are experiencing problems with their home heating thiswinter can contact Kathy Ordman at 708-656-3600 x 537 or 708-906-1267 to have a professionaldispatched to their home to investigate the cause of the problem and make minor repairs. Forheating problems that will require major repair work or heating system replacement, Cicero SeniorServices or People with Disabilities officals will be available to assist Cicero in applying for CommunityDevelopment Block Grant (CDBG) funds to pay for the repair work.Cicero’s Public Safety Building (5410 West 34th Street) will be open as a warming center for those inneed of immediate warmth throughout the winter. The Public Safety Building office can be reached at708-656-3600 x 537.30

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ECRWSSPostal CustomerCicero, Illinois 60804PRESORTEDSTANDARDU.S. POSTAGEPAIDOak Brook, ILPermit # 100FEBRUARY 2008 CALENDAR OF EVENTSwww.TheTownOfCicero.com1 23 4 5 6• Movie at KerasotesTheaters- “The GreatDebaters” - 2 pm• Movie at Morton College- “National Treasurer”- 2 pm7 8 91st Annual Valentine’sFather/Daughter Dance10 11 12 1314 15 16Town Board Meeting -10 am(changed to Wednesday due toLincoln’s Birthday)17 18 19 2021 22 23Cicero Town Hall Closed:President’s Day• Neighborhood WatchAguascliente RestaurantCicero Town Hall Closed -Lincoln’s BirthdaySenior trip to HorseshoeCasino• Neighborhood WatchWoodbine SchoolChamber of CommerceMeeting• Neighborhood WatchBurnham SchoolSouth Cicero LittleLeague Sign UpTax PreparationAssistance Seminars• Family Movie Night:“Ratatouille”Free Pet Microchip DaySouth Cicero Little LeagueSign UpTax PreparationAssistance SeminarsTax PreparationAssistance SeminarsSouth Cicero Little LeagueSign Up24 25 26 2728• Movie at Morton College- “Becoming Jane” - 2 pmTown Board Meeting -7 PM29Wheelchair Basketball Clinic• Neighborhood WatchDrexel Community Center