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“Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their
ingenuity”
─ George S. Patton
Mayor Meets with Economic Development Commission and Beautification Commission
The Economic Development Commission and the Beautification Commission met in a special
session on Wednesday, May 11th, to discuss the need for future projects and review of existing
Village Conditions. Mayor Donaldson stressed to the Beautification Commission that their input
is necessary in regard to the conditions they observe in the Village. The Mayor also presented
some inquiries the Village has received for economic development mainly along the Kedzie
corridor, starting with the closed Shell station on the south and on up to the Hazel Crest Center.
The Mayor also invited all in attendance to plan on attending the workshop on June 15 th at
noon, being put on in conjunction with CMAP and the Mayor’s Caucus. All are invited to attend.
Mayor Meets with ComEd Representative for Annual Report
Mayor Donaldson and Trustee Brown met with ComEd Representative Toni Eberhardt on
Friday, May 13, 2011, to review outages and plans for improvement stemming from the 2010
service year. The largest area of outages for 2010 were from underground faults. Almost of the
Village’s circuits have planned service for next year. ComEd is doing extensive tree trimming in
the Village which should help curtail outages due to hanging limbs.
Donate Food Items to the Post Office Tomorrow – Saturday
The National Association of Letter Carriers will be conducting their “Stamp Out Hunger” Food
Drive tomorrow, May 14, 2011. Bag your non-perishable food items and leave them at your
mailbox for pickup and delivery to a local food bank. What could be easier!
This Saturday: Celebrate National Public Works Week!
On Saturday, May 14th, from 9 AM to 1 PM in the Tinley Park Convention Center Parking Lot,
183rd and Harlem, come out and experience the “Public Works Week Open House Event”. Try
out equipment, Safety Demonstrations, Face Painting and much much more! Call 206-2906 for
more information.
This Saturday: Recycle Your Old Electronic Devices on May 14th in Midlothian
There will be an Electronic Recycling Drive Saturday, May 14, 2011 hosted by South Holland
Public Library, 16250 Wausau Ave., from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Our office receives many calls from residents inquiring of how they can recycle computers,
printers and other electronics. This will be a good opportunity for the southland region to
dispose of their electronics responsibly. Please note televisions will not be accepted at this
event. A flyer is attached regarding the collection drive.
The Village of South Holland is also hosting the same day its annual Take a Bite Out of Grime
day. I have also attached a flyer concerning this event.
Business After Hours-Hazel Crest Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 5 PM at Ariston’s Drive In, 17501 Kedzie, Hazel Crest. Info you need
to know!! Adults only for this event. Sponsored by The Hazel Crest Area Chamber of Commerce
and Mr. Nick Reveliotis, Owner of Ariston Drive In Inc.
2011 Community Job Fair
South Suburban College and Thornton Township are sponsoring the 2011 Community Job Fair
on Tuesday, May 17th, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the So. Suburban College, Fitness Center, 15800
South State Street. Call 596-2000 ext. 2391 for more information.
Center for Student Opportunity Offering Scholarship to First-Generation Students
Center for Student Opportunity College Center is offering a $2,000 four-year renewable scholarship to
first-generation college students graduating in the high school class of 2011 (entering the college class of
2015). The CSO College Center aims to promote college and access and opportunity to historically
underserved, first-generation student populations. Qualifying students are currently high school (or
home-schooled) seniors attending in the United States, involved in extracurricular and leadership
programs in school or in the community and seeking financial aid for college. To qualify, the student’s
parents must not have earned a four-year college degree. The student must also be attending a CSO
partner college or university. A complete list of CSO College Partners can be viewed here:
http://csopportunity.org/college_partners/coll_partners.aspx. The application can be found at
http://www.csopportunity.org/scholarship and the deadline to apply is May 27, 2011.
La Rabida Champions 4 Children Walk May 14th
5k Walk in Park Forest for La Rabida Joli Burrell CAC and Children’s Advocacy Centers of Illinois.
Starts at 30 N. Orchard, beginning at 9 AM. Call 481-9799 ext. 232.
We Need Your Input! Everyone’s Invited! Homes for a Changing Region
Hazel Crest Community Workshop, Wednesday, June 15, 2011 from 12:00 to 2:30 PM at the
Village of Hazel Crest Municipal Center, 3000 W. 170th Place. Hazel Crest is projected to grow by
more than 800 homes in the coming decades. Where should these homes go and how should
the look? Working together in small groups, you will help create a vision for the future housing
in Hazel Crest. Refreshments provided. For more information contact Allison Milld at
[email protected].
URBAANE Conference 2011
URBAANE conference 2011 is a historical event with a mission to develop a forum to discuss
the perspectives, research and solutions related to five environmental themes; environmental
justice, environmental education, green jobs, green development/industry & urban agriculture.
This annual conference will continue connecting work being done across the region as it relates
to communities of color. To be held June 4th, 2011 at Chicago State University 9501 S. King
Drive.
Registration is now open.
http://www.edenplacenaturecenter.com/URBAANE-2011-Conference.html
Expungement Summit – Saturday, June 4th
A full service expungement summit: adult and juvenile. Application, preparation, filing.
Registration at 8:30 AM, doors close at 6 PM. Apostolic Church of God, 6320 S. Dorchester Ave.,
Chicago. Call 312-603-5200 for information or www.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org.
Tollway KISS Event June 9th, 10AM to 2 PM at the Southland Lincoln Oasis
The Illinois Tollway and the Illinois State Police are teaming up to host free Kids Identification
and Safety Seat (K.I.S.S.) events throughout Northern Illinois in an effort to keep kids safe and
parents worry-free this summer.
The events will offer parents and caregivers the opportunity to have identification (I.D.) cards
created and specially trained professionals will take the kids’ photographs and fingerprints and
gather vital information to include on two personal identification cards---one for home and one
for a wallet or purse. This information will not be stored by police, but rather used by parents
and others in the event of an emergency.
2011 K.I.S.S. events begin this Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at IKEA in Bolingbrook.
If you need additional information on this program, just call (630) 241-6800.
"Put Illinois to Work" Program continues through June 30, 2011.
When a business creates a new position and hires a new full time employee with a salary of
$10.00 per hour or more, the company can receive a $2,500 Illinois Tax Credit.
Small businesses (50 or fewer employees) still have time to save $2,500 per person when they
hire a new full time employee. Check out the link below to learn more about this tax credit, it is
easy, fast and saves your business money.
For more information visit the web site or contact Dr. Edward Piatt - [email protected] - 312
636-0739
Link to website--http://jobstaxcredit.illinois.gov
Great Lakes Bank of Homewood – Hazel Crest Branch to close July 1st
Great Lakes Bank of Homewood has announced that they are closing the Hazel Crest Branch on
July 1st. All signage will be removed at the location.
LOW COST RABIES VACCINE & MICROCHIP CLINIC
Cook County Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy announces clinics providing low cost rabies
vaccines and microchips for dogs, cats and ferrets. The clinic is for Cook County Residents only
and will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning March 23 continuing through
November 9, from 10am to 2:45pm at various locations throughout the County. A clinic will
be held in the parking lot of Commissioner Murphy’s office on Wednesday June 1, 2011 at
5405 W. 127th St. in Crestwood.
The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control will provide the vaccine and
microchips at the Low Cost Fees for dogs and cats of $7.00 for a 1-year vaccine, $21.00 for a 3year vaccine, $9.00 for ferrets 1-year vaccine, and $10.00 for microchip identification. Mobile
clinic services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Pet owners must present a
valid Drivers License or State ID as proof of residency. For public safety, all pets must be
leashed or caged at all times.
For additional information or for transportation assistance, please call the Cook County Animal
and Rabies Control at 708-974-6140; or the office of Cook County Commissioner Joan Patricia
Murphy at 708-389-2125.
Financial help available for the college-bound
College-bound students can get expert help in applying for college and for
financial aid by calling College Illinois! Corps.
The not-for-profit organization provides trained mentors to students seeking a
higher education. The mentors offer one-on-one assistance to students through
individual meetings or group presentations. Each mentor has been extensively
trained to help students prepare for the college-going process.
College Illinois! Corps is also ready to help adults who want to go back to school
but need help with the process of applying for college and financial aid. The
program is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Education.
To set up an appointment, you can call Michael Wortham at 1-224-306-8338 or
send an email to [email protected]. Or you can call Erik
Rancatore at 1-847-721-4526 or email him at [email protected].
You can also access the Corps website at www.collegeillinois.org.
Manager’s News and Notes For the Week of May 9th
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Monday: SSMMA IKE Training.
Tuesday: Village Board Meeting.
Wednesday: Meeting with Economic Development Commission and Beautification
Commission.
Thursday: Medal of Honor Award Ceremony for Lt. Sears and FF/P Shields in Springfield,
IL. Lt. Kevin Sears and Firefighter Paramedic Jim Shields were given the State’s highest
award for their heroism in the tragic Homewood Fire last year.
Friday: Meeting with ComEd Representative regarding annual report.
Upcoming Meetings/Events
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Hazel Crest Proper Neighborhood Association meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 7
PM at Fire Station 1, 170th and Dixie.
Appletree Homeowners/Renters Association meets the 1st Saturday of the month at
Fire Station II.
The Stonecreek Homeowners Association meets the 2nd Monday of the month at 7 PM
at the Grande Prairie Library.
C.O.I.N.S. Club meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:30 PM. January through
December. Meetings are held in the Senior Center (former gymnasium).
English Valley Condo Association meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month, at 7 PM in
Village Hall.
Garden Court Townhouse Association, meets the 3rd Wednesday, 7 PM at the Garden
Court Clubhouse.
The Highland Homeowners Association meets on 3rd Thursday at 7:00 PM at the
Highland School 3420 Laurel Lane.
Senior Commission Meeting on the 1st Friday of the month at 10:30 AM, in the Senior
Activity Center.
The Stonebridge Civic Association meets on the 4th Saturday of the month, beginning
March 26th, from 10 AM to Noon at Fire Station II.
PADS in Hazel Crest, Sundays, October 1st through April 30, 2011 at Hazel Crest
Community Church, 17050 California. Men only.
Pacesetter HOA meeting every Saturday at 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Saturday.
Full Gospel Food Pantry Day, Every Thursday 11 AM to 1 PM; and 4 PM to 6 PM., 3451
West 175th Street, Hazel Crest, IL, call 708-922-1229.
Meetings for This Saturday, May 14, 2011
1. Geneology Society Meeting in Room #72
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Pacesetter HOA, 9 AM to 10:30 AM in Conference Room #73.
Pink Panthers, 8 AM to 1 PM, Senior Center.
Pine Court Block Club, 4 PM to 6 PM in the Village Board Room #72.
Pott Hills/Twin Creeks, 9:30 AM to 11 Am in the Computer Room.
These are the only meetings scheduled for Saturday; contact the Village Manager with
questions.
Next Village Board Meeting, May 17th – Administrative Village Board Meeting 6:30 PM
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Search Committee for Village Manager
Combining Freedom Fest and the Hazelnut Festival (Intergovernmental Agreement)
Senior Center and Senior Services with the Park District (Intergovernmental Agreement)
Save A Lot Grocery Store
Shell Station at 183rd and Kedzie
O’Reilly’s Auto Parts
Meeting Schedule
Line of Credit
Code book Update
Patrol Activities
Officers responded to 299 calls for service this week.
Officers have written 34 parking tickets, 23 moving violations, 3 local ordinance tickets, 5
misdemeanor arrests, 3 warrant arrests for this period of time.
Police Training
Sgt. Lewis attended Use of Force Workshop for Sergeants at Westmont PD.
Police Investigations Activity
Detectives arrested and charged a male from Hazel Crest with Theft from an incident that
occurred in the Highlands subdivision.
Public Works Week
National Public Works Week is May 15 through May 21. Come out and celebrate Public Works
Week at the Public Works Open House from 9am to 1pm Saturday May 14 in the parking lot of
the Tinley Park Convention Center. Residents can learn about the world of Public Works, try out
the equipment, and try on safety gear. Admission is free. A face painter will be onsite from
10am to 1pm and there will be giveaways. The Tinley Park Convention Center is located at 183 rd
Street and Harlem Avenue by the Holiday Inn.
Watering Restrictions
Water conservation measures go into effect between May 15th and September 15th.
Properties with even-numbered addresses may be sprinkled, watered or irrigated on the evennumbered days of the month. Properties with odd-numbered addresses may be sprinkled,
watered or irrigated on odd-numbered days of the month. The odd/even address restriction
also applies to industrial businesses, institutional properties, golf courses, parks and schools.
Compost Facility Update
The Compost facility is open for the season. The hours of operation are: Wednesdays 8 am to 4
pm and Saturdays 10 am to 4 pm. Please do not drop off yard waste that is in plastic bags. You
must have a valid village sticker to drop yard waste off at the compost facility. The compost
facility takes leaves, grass clippings and small brush cut down into smaller pieces, flower bed
debris and things like that only. The compost facility does not take plastic, building materials,
wood, big branches, etc.
Brush Pick Up
There is no brush pick up in May.
The brush pick up schedule for June is:
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Area 1 consists of all areas west of Kedzie Avenue, which includes the Highlands,
Appletree, Homewood Gardens, Chateaux, Village West and Dynasty Lakes subdivisions
– Monday June 6th.
Area 2 consists of all areas east of Kedzie Avenue, including Pottawatomie Hills, Twin
Creeks, Pacesetter, Stonebridge, and Carriage Hills – Monday June 13th.
Area 3 consists of all areas east of I-80/294 expressway, all of Hazel Crest Proper –
Monday June 20th.
Please have the brush out in front by the curb no later than 7:30 am the Monday morning of
your scheduled pickup. Crews will make one pass and will not return to the area until the
next month.
Yard Waste
Homewood Disposal’s yard waste season goes from April 1st and goes through November
30th. Yard waste carts are available for your convenience. Another option for yard waste would
be to purchase yard waste stickers and biodegradable brown bags that are specifically designed
for yard waste. Each bag must have a yard waste sticker affixed to it in order to be picked up.
Resident that need a yard waste container or have questions about this can contact Homewood
Disposal at 708-798-1004.
Please Note: All branches must be cut into 4 foot lengths. Branches must be bundled, tied and
have a yard waste sticker on them. Branches can also be placed in a yard waste bag for pickup.
For those customers who have a yard waste cart, two bundles of branches are accepted
without stickers.
All yard waste bags need green yard waste stickers for pick up. Any yard waste bag without a
green sticker will not be picked up!! Residents can purchase yard waste stickers at the following
locations:
Better Built Lumber 17350 Cicero Country Club Hills
Capitol Pet 17500 Cicero, Country Club Hills
Moo & Oink 3330 183rd Street Hazel Crest
Ebel’s Ace Hardware 18410 Governor’s Highway Homewood
Jet Sonic/Citgo 2124 183rd Street Homewood
MJM Marathon 17500 Dixie Highway Homewood
Walgreen’s 18300 Governor’s Highway, Homewood
Super K-Mart 17550 Halsted Homewood
Minuteman 18659 Halsted Glenwood
Homewood Disposal Offices 1501 W. 175th Street Homewood
Odd & Ends
The Department of Public Works needs the help of Village residents in keeping the storm grates
located in the curb in front or alongside of their homes clear of debris. Although every effort is
made to keep these grates clean, the spring and fall seasons present a challenge as the seeds
and leaves fall just as quickly as the storm grates are cleaned. There are thousands of these
storm grates throughout the Village. Keeping the storm grate closest to your house clear of
debris will provide the best possible storm water drainage for your neighborhood which is
particularly important in the event of a heavy rainfall.
In the event of a sewer blockage or back-up, call the Village first. Residents are responsible for
the proper care and maintenance of their service lines from the point where it leaves the house
to where it connects to the Village sewer main. During office hours residents can contact the
Public Works Department at 335-9600 ext 200, or after office hours residents can contact the
Police Department at 335-9640.
If you spot a water main break or a damaged fire hydrant, call the Village immediately at 3359600 ext. 200 during normal working hours, or 335-9640 (non-emergency police) after business
hours.
If a resident notices a traffic sign missing or wishes to report a pothole on any Village
maintained street please contact the Public Works Department at 335-9600 ext 200 with the
location.
Residents can assist the Public Works Department by reporting malfunctioning streetlights.
Residents should call in with the streetlight’s location and if possible the streetlight number to
335-9600 ext. 200 with the information. If it is after hours residents can leave the information
on the voice mail.