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Autumn 2016

MIILLLL CRREEKEEK AT KAAPTURSPTURS CRROSSINGOSSING A Message from Mayor Mahoney It may be autumn, but things are not winding down in Palos Park. You may have noticed the newly constructed sign at the 123rd Street entrance to our Metra Station. A generous grant from Metra helped fund the new sign. The Metra Station is an active place not only being utilized by commuters, but by The Dough Guys Bakery, for private rentals, and Village events as well. This new sign will welcome you in Palos Park style. You also may have noticed the Village of Palos Park recently redesigned the website, www. palospark.org. The goal is to have a more user friendly, innovative and highly functional website for the community. Residents and others will have access to more information outside of normal business hours. ‘Connect to Palos Park’ via our new website, Facebook, Twitter, WOW Channel 6, and AT&T HHorsebackorseback oonn TTrailsrails Uverse Channel 99 to view daily updates on Village happenings. The Village Green has been restored after having a drainage system installed, the fi eld was also Don’t Miss… regraded and sodded. The area looks terrifi c and will now be more usable for a variety of events. Thank you to our Public Works Department for their diligence in caring for our new lawn. The Village Green August is now open and ready to host the largest Village event of the year, our Autumn In The Park Festival. 20 Dancing to Dusk The Autumn In The Park Festival takes place on Friday, September 16 and Saturday, September 17. September This popular two-day community event is already in its fi fth year. Great music on Friday night with The 16 & 17 Autumn in The Park Festival Mix Musical Services from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. and 7th Heaven from 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturday 24 & 25 Fall Family Camp Out the parade begins at 11:00 a.m. from 82nd Avenue to 90th Avenue. The festival grounds open at at Bull Frog Lake 11:30 a.m. to The Fun Zone, Chili and Apple Pie Contest, BBQ Competition, Artisan Area and more. Live October music begins at 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. with Cadillac Dave and His Chicago Redhots and Hi Infi delity 8 Fall Fishing Derby performs from 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. This is a great place to meet with family and friends and have a 27 Halloween Parade and Party wonderful time. More details on this event are inside this Village Gazette. Every season is beautiful in Palos Park, but autumn in especially brilliant. I hope you will utilize the November Forest Preserve District of Cook County offerings, and all of the other outdoor recreation opportunities 4 Daddy-Daughter Dance we have in this area; please see the special events pages on the fl ip side of this publication. With crisp 11 Veteran’s Day Ceremony and Luncheon temperatures and an unmatched natural setting, it is the perfect time to enjoy fresh air and sunshine. With deepest gratitude, I serve this unique and special community. John F. Mahoney

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For2 ccomplecocompleteomplel tee scschscheduleheheduledule visvvisitsiit or caccallaallll Like us on FACEBOOK: Village of Palos Parkark Contact Us! www.palospark.org Village Hall: ...... 8999 W. 123rd Street Main: (708) 671-3700 Fax: (708) 448-9542 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Police Department: ...... 8999 W. 123rd Street Main: (708) 671-3770 Fax: (708) 448-0650 Emergency: 911 Public Works Department: ...... 8999 W. 123rd Street Main: (708) 671-3721 Recreation and Parks Department: ...... 8901 W. 123rd Street Main: (708) 671-3760 Fax: (708) 671-3767 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Library: ...... 12330 Forest Glen Main: (708) 448-1530 Fax: (708) 448-3492 Council members (L to R): James Pavlatos, Hours: Mon.-Thur. 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Marie Arrigoni, Mayor John Mahoney, Nicole Milovich-Walters, G. Darryl Reed, Dan Polk Palos Fire Protection District: ...... 8815 W. 123rd Street Main: (708) 448-0369 How Can We Help You? Rick Boehm ...... 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[email protected] Meeting Calendar September 5 – Village Offi ces closed in observance of Labor Day October 20 – Plan Commission meeting 7:30 p.m. September 12 – Village Council meeting 7:30 p.m. October 20 – Palos Fine Arts meeting 3:00 p.m. September 14 – ZBA meeting 7:30 p.m. October 24 – Village Council meeting 7:30 p.m. September 15 – Plan Commission meeting 7:30 p.m. September 15 – Palos Fine Arts meeting 3:00 p.m. November 9 – ZBA meeting 7:30 p.m. September 21 – Library Board meeting 7:00 p.m. November 14 – Village Council meeting 7:30 p.m. September 21 – Historic Preservation Commission meeting 7:00 p.m. November 15 – Recreation Advisory Commission 10:00 a.m. September 26 – Village Council meeting 7:30 p.m. November 16 – Library Board meeting 7:00 p.m. October 10 – Village Council meeting 7:30 p.m. November 16 – Historic Preservation Commission 7:00 p.m. October 12 – ZBA meeting 7:30 p.m. November 17 – Plan Commission meeting 7:30 p.m. October 17 – Police Pension Board 7:00 p.m. November 17 – Palos Fine Arts meeting 3:00 p.m. October 18 – Recreation Advisory Commission meeting 10:00 a.m. November 24 – Village Offi ces closed in observance of Thanksgiving October 19 – Library Board meeting 7:00 p.m. November 25 – Village Offi ces closed in observance of Thanksgiving October 19 – Historic Preservation Commission 7:00 p.m. November 28 – Village Council meeting 7:30 p.m. 3 RECYCLE LOCATION GUIDE Batteries Plus O’Reilly Auto Parts Village of Palos Park 6227 West 95th Street 6710 West 111th Street 8999 West 123rd Street Oak Lawn, IL 60463 Worth, IL 60482 Palos Park, IL 60464 Items accepted: Rechargeable batteries (708) 361-2885 (708) 671-3700 Items accepted: Car batteries Items accepted: Eye glasses and prescription Midas Palos Hills drugs Savers 11108 South Southwest Highway Palos Hills, IL 60464 15625 94th Avenue (708) 974-4400 Orland Park, IL 60462 Items accepted: Tires (708) 460-3655 Items accepted: Gently used clothing & shoes, Oil Depot housewares, books & media, kitchenware and 1012 Ogden Avenue other items Lisle, IL 60532 Staples (630) 493-1795 15515 South 95th Avenue Items accepted: Gasoline, motor oil, and car Orland Park, IL 60462 batteries (708) 364-0712 Items accepted: Ink cartridges, toner cartridges & computer equipment

Watch Our Parade! Do you enjoy marching bands, floats, scout troops, and local area groups? Then bring a chair and sit along 123rd Street to watch the Autumn in The Park Parade on Saturday, September 17. The Parade steps off at 11 a.m. from the Metra Station (82nd Avenue) and proceeds west on 123rd Street to the Festival Grounds (90th Avenue). School marching bands, floats, and local groups will march in the parade and many throw candy to parade attendees lined up along the parade route. Come enjoy and cheer a great parade, then afterward join us on festival grounds for fun activities, food, and entertainment. For more information call 708-671-3700 or visit www.autumnintheparkfestival.org

123rd Street will be closed from 9:30 a.m. until Noon. 4 Featured Department PALOS PARK CLERK’S OFFICE The Village Clerk follows state statutes and Village In-person: Ordinances. The Village Clerk attends Council meetings, Kaptur Administrative Center publishes resolutions and ordinances and serves as the 8999 W. 123rd Street custodian of all Village documents. The Clerk is also the Village Palos Park, IL 60464 local elections offi cial. Services provided by the Clerk include Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. voter registration, absentee voting information, Freedom of This is the fi rst Presidential Election to offer Election Day Information requests and general information. In 1984 and in Registration. On November 8, voters who are not registered 1994, Presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton, respectively, to vote can register and vote at their home precinct only, on signed a Proclamation offi cially declaring Municipal Clerks Election Day. Any voter who is not registered and needs to Week the fi rst full week of May and recognizing the essential know where to go to register and vote on Election Day can just role Municipal Clerks play in local government. go to www.cookcountyclerk.com and click on polling place The Clerk’s Offi ce, here in Palos Park, works with the to search by address for their polling place. Voters planning State of Illinois’ Mobile Drivers Facility. A yearly event is held on registering to vote or updating their voter information on whereby residents and others can come to Village Hall to have Election Day must bring two forms of ID, one with a current their driver’s licenses renewed and to purchase vehicle plate address. stickers. The Cook County Board of Review has also worked with COOK COUNTY RECORDER OF DEEDS Clerk Arrigoni. Outreach seminars sponsored by the Board of FREE RECORDING OF DD-214 DISCHARGE Review Commissioners and held at the Kaptur Administrative Center allows property owners to appeal the assessment on PAPERS their property set by the Assessor’s Offi ce. Board of Review The Defense Department issues to each veteran a form called Staff are present to answer questions and give assistance in a DD-214, identifying the veteran’s condition of discharge; fi ling an appeal. honorable, general, other than honorable, dishonorable or bad Marie was elected Village Clerk in 2011 and re-elected in conduct. The DD214 contains information normally needed to 2015. Marie also serves as a: verify military service for benefi ts, retirement, employment, Current Board Member of Palos Park Woman’s Club and and membership in veterans’ organizations. Ways and Means Chairperson WHO: All discharged veterans who received a DD-214, and Current member of Palos Park Garden Guild I their dependents or designees only. DD-214s are NOT public Founder and President of the Palos Park Senior Club records and your identity is protected. Resident of Palos Park for 11 years WHAT: Free recording of DD-214s, along with a free certifi ed copy. The Veterans Service Offi ce can also help fi nd copies of REGISTER TO VOTE previously recorded DD-214s. WHEN: The Downtown Veterans Registering to vote has never been easier or more Service Offi ce is open Monday-Friday, convenient. You can register online, in person or you can 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Satellite offi ces download registration forms and register through the mail. may vary. Online: WHERE: DD-214s can be recorded Go to www.cookcountyclerk.com at all satellite offi ces and the Downtown Click on “Register to vote” on left hand side Offi ce at 118 N. Clark in Chicago. Click on the link under “Online” WHY: DD-214s are not automatically The link takes voters to recorded upon discharge, losing this the paperless Online Voter document can mean a delay in services or a loss of military Application. When you are funeral honors. Recording it at the Cook County Recorder of fi nished and have submitted Deeds Offi ce means you or your loved ones will always be able your application, you will receive to quickly retrieve a copy. an email confi rmation of your For additional information and a list of satellite offi ces visit registration application. A voter cookrecorder.com registration card will be mailed to your home.

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6 cheap transportation. In 1854 alone, 15,000 cords of Palos wood History Tidbits was shipped to Blue Island for fuel on the Illinois Central steam ‘TREES’ engines. If you took a walk in Palos a hundred years ago the scene After 1914, the Forest Preserves began to bring the land back would be quite different than today’s display of fall colors. Back in to the wooded wonderland it once was. During the 1930’s the 1916, very few of the magnifi cent trees we take for granted today Civilian Conservation Corps planted thousands of new trees. Coal, were here. Almost all of the old growth trees were cut down. This oil, and natural gas removed our dependence on wood for fuel. As map is a copy of the original 1822 survey of Palos Township. You our forests regenerated we also began to appreciate the hallmark can see we were almost half timber and a surprising amount of of Palos in our trees. In fact, the fi rst recorded name for Palos was Illinois Prairie. ‘Les Arbens’ given to us in 1794 by a wandering Englishman. It is Lumbering was a Palos French and means ‘The Trees’. industry from the beginning Provided by the Palos Historical Society of settlement. Men like The Palos Historical Society is located in the Palos Park Library Richard McClaughry 12330 Forest Glen Blvd, Palos Park, Illinois and Alexander Roberts Hours are Thursday’s from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. harvested Palos timber to [email protected] feed the almost endless requirements for wood that The Palos Historical Society is now engaged in several Chicago and Illinois used ambitious projects to preserve our history and bring us into from 1840-1900. Palos the modern age. We call this project The “Palos Renaissance”. timber was used for railroad Presently, our members are digitizing the entire photo collection ties, Chicago sidewalks, and which we estimate will take until Christmas. Other members are plank roads. After 1850, sorting and organizing our print collection so it can be scanned. the IM canal and The Cal- Our purpose is to make our collection available to the community Sag feeder canal provided and to preserve these resources. Department Updates Administration Department PUBLIC ART FOR ALL TO ENJOY If you have not visited the Village Hall, you may want to stop Council room. In the Palos Park Centennial year of 2014, McCord by. The Kaptur Administrative and Police Center is home to some Gallery & Cultural Center was asked to do a community art wonderful artwork that has been donated for public display. project at the Autumn In The Park Festival. Two local artists, The Spirit of Palos Park - Palos Fine Arts procured a group Liz Wall and Nancy Hammel, created 100 4x4 tiles that when of local photographers to create an exhibit to celebrate their painted and assembled, created a wonderful replica of the 10th anniversary in 1995. These combined works, known as original photograph of Mill Creek, by Dr. James Pavlatos. This ‘The Spirit of Palos Park’ capture the essence of Palos Park. photograph has become a symbol of the natural beauty in and This exhibit was originally on display at the Robert F. DeCaprio around Palos Park. Gallery at Moraine Valley and is now in the lobby of the Kaptur No Service - A beautifully framed photograph of the Palos Center. Dr. James Pavlatos took many of the photographs in the Park Metra Station in exhibit which captures life in ‘The Park’. Winter named ‘No Service’ Red Bird - Palos Fine Arts presented the Village with a was photographed and contemporary sculpture in celebration of the Village’s Centennial donated by resident, Jack in 2014. The sculpture, ‘Red Bird’ was created by late Phoenix- Martin. This piece is on based architect Alfred Newman Beadle and now rests on an display in the lobby of the 800 pound stone near the Kaptur Center. Jack is the entrance of the Kaptur President of the Foresters Administrative Center. This No Service by Jack Martin Camera Club. This local sculpture is a thought club meets regularly with the goal of studying and enjoying the provoking and interesting art of photography. Members consist of serious amateurs; as welcome to visitors. well as, professional photographers 16 years of age and older. Community Art Project For club information http://foresterscameraclub.org/ - On June 13, 2016, McCord The Village of Palos Park is proud of our rich history of being presented the Community a home to artists, musicians, writers and sculptors. Thank you Art Project to the Village to to all who enjoy and contribute to this wonderful part of life in be displayed in the Village McCord Gallery Community Art Project Palos Park. 7 Department Updates Finance Department PALOS PARK’S FINANCIAL PICTURE: STABLE Building Department In light of the State of Illinois’ ongoing budget and One of the main functions of the Building Department economic woes, many Palos Park residents are interested is to make sure that your home and remodeling projects in the status of our own local fi nancial condition. In a word, are completed with safety in mind. When it comes to day the answer is stable. to day living in and around your house, there are many Considering a couple of key factors, the synopsis is: things that the homeowner can do to prevent accidents Palos Park’s revenues have been steady, enabling the and injuries within the home. Every year, more than Village Board to develop a balanced budget; the community 18,000 Americans die from accidental injuries that take is comprised of a majority of mature housing stock and is place within the house. The best way to prevent accidents primarily dependent upon property tax which is generally or injuries in the home is to make sure that you have taken a stable revenue source; and the Village has managed necessary safety precautions: to remain fi nancially sound through numerous years of 1. Clean up liquid or grease spills immediately to economic hardships with positive fund balances and prevent slipping and falling. reserves. 2. Prevent rugs from slipping by installing nonskid pads Despite the economic turmoil that surrounds the Village, or purchase rugs with slip resistant backings. we have been able to appropriately respond to these 3. Be careful of where you place that hot cup of coffee fi nancial concerns. The Village has not waited for revenue or any hot liquids where children could reach it. to dip to a level to no longer support Village operations, Keep small children away from the stove area when but instead has taken small steps to respond to any noted cooking. revenue gaps. The steps that the Village has taken have included a slowdown of our capital improvements and 4. Anyone who is elderly or unsteady on their feet adjustments to fees. These measures have been effective should install grab bars in the shower area. in the short term, but they will be carefully monitored as 5. Do not set the temperature of your hot water heater we expect additional decisions with longer term impact will above 120 degrees. Children and the elderly are more need to be made. susceptible to burns. 6. Keep electronics away from water or in a place where a child could pull them in. 7. Make sure that areas of storage, such as garages Recreation and Parks and basements, have a clear path to walk in. Make sure boxes are stacked securely so that nothing can Department fall on anyone. Welcome fall! The Recreation and 8. Power tools should have safety covers on them and Parks Department has had a very busy be stored out of the reach of children. summer with events and programs. 9. Stairs are the cause of many accidents. Make sure The inaugural “Love the Park” Fine Arts handrails are secure and run the full length of the Fair was held in May with 29 artists staircase. Do not put area rugs at the top or bottom of at the Palos Metra Station and the Art stairs. and the Automobile hosting 22 unique 10. Cleaning products and medicines should always be automobiles complimented the event. kept well out of the reach of small children. “The Giving Tree” created with 119 Music, food, drinks and our Community hands in 2 days and assembled by Art Project were all a part of the fair. 11. Check smoke alarms monthly and have an emergency Elizabeth O’Laughlin displayed in the Recreation Center Please visit www.palospark.org or exit plan in case of a fi re. www.lovetheparkfi nearts.org to view a video of the event. 12. Beware of any object that is small enough to fi t Thanks to everyone who attended. through a toilet paper roll. It could potentially be a Centennial Park received a few upgrades this past choking hazard for small children. season. Shade tarps were 13. Remember that any amount of standing water, such installed over the dugouts as swimming pools or bathtubs can be a deadly and a new water fountain danger to children. Never leave children unattended with a water bottle fi ller when near water. was added. Special thanks The Palos Park Building Department is here to make to our parks staff and the sure that your projects are built safely. Hopefully, these Public Works Department. reminders will help you to live in your home safely. Continued on page 16

8 Public Works Department BRANCH CHIPPING ENDS 2016 FALL TREE PLANTING PROGRAM – THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 24, 2016 DEADLINE AUGUST 30, 2016 Public Works thanks all of the residents who participate The Public Works Department has in the chipping service. As we start to prepare for the snow jurisdiction of the public rights of way in season the Branch Chipping must come to an end. The the Village. The area of the right of ways remaining weeks for this year are: which are not paved streets may have August 8 - Chipper starts on the west side of the Village underground utilities, drainage ditches, and moves east. and landscaping. Each year residents are September 6 - Chipper starts on east side of the Village and given the opportunity to have one tree moves west. added to the landscaping in the Village October 3 - Chipper starts on the west side of the Village right of way adjacent to their property. and moves east. The trees are planted through the Village’s itrees.com Fall and the Final chipping week - Tree Planting Program. There is no cost to the resident for the October 24 - Chipper starts on the west side of the Village tree or the planting; however residents are asked to water the and moves east. tree until the tree is established (typically during the fall and Please do not place branches out for pick-up after then again the next spring). 7:00 a.m. on October 24, 2016. If you are interested in having a tree planted in the right of The Chipper will not return until the spring of 2017. way then: Any branches remaining after the Chipper Truck has past • Check the Village website www.palospark.org, Public your street should be removed and disposed of through your Works Department, Fall Tree Planting Program, Tree yard waste garbage service. selections for 2016. Choose a tree you would like planted. Please keep in mind that branches should be set out at THEN the street no earlier than the weekend before the chipping • Call the Village Hall at (708) 671-3700 and request to be date. In order to make sure your branches are picked up put on the Fall Tree Planting List. You will need to give your set out branches by 7:00 a.m. on Monday of the chipping Name, Address, Phone Number, and the name of the tree weeks. Once the Chipper has serviced a street, they cannot you have selected. return, please do not place branches on the right of way after The deadline for tree requests is 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, August the chipper has been down your street. 30, 2016. Trees may be limited due to tree availability at the The branch chipping guidelines are available on line at time of planting. Please note that trees cannot be planted in www.palospark.org the right of ways along State, County or private streets. The When Branch Chipping has ended you can still place Village Arborist will visit each site after August 30 to check if branches in your yard waste container during regular garbage the species of tree selected has enough room and can thrive pick-up. YARD WASTE pick-up will continue until November in the location selected. Trees will be planted by itrees.com 25/26, 2016. Place materials in an appropriate “Yard Waste” during late Fall. container or bundle as per Republic Services regulations. The Public Works Department will begin taking names PROTECT WATER QUALITY IN YOUR OWN YARD to receive wood chips during the 2017 season on Monday, IN EVERY SEASON! January 2, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. Call (708) 671-3721 to leave Storm water runoff is generated from many different land a message for placement on the wood chip delivery list. The surfaces and is impacted by the behaviors and activities of Chipping service will begin in the spring 2017; check the individuals, households, and the public. During autumn give a Spring Gazette for the fi rst chipping date. few new behaviors a try in your yard that have the potential to prevent storm water pollution. Plant! Early autumn is the best time to transplant shrubs and other perennials and to reseed lawns. Choose grass seed mixes that match your site. Consider adding a little clover seed for a free source of nitrogen fi xation. Early autumn is the best time for a single dose of fertilizer for good grass root growth and a healthy lawn next spring. Slow-release or organic fertilizers stay where plants can use them and out of the local waters and wells. Keep watering all new plantings until the ground is frozen to give the roots plenty of opportunity to grow. Continued on page 16

9 and then a year in a USMC Forward Operating Base in Iraq. Police Department In December 2006, he would represent the USMC and would Palos Park Police Want You to Know: accompany his best friend’s body home to Chesterfi eld, “ALL the colors that make BLUE” Missouri after he was killed by an IED in Iraq. The Palos Park Police Department is like society, a “melting pot,” through the ranks, we come from all different backgrounds and lifestyles, but at the end of the day we are all Blue, we are police offi cers! We truly are at a crossroads and time of great challenge for police offi cers all across this country and we bear the brunt of increasingly loud criticism and increasing vitriol. What is lost in the shouting is context. A handful of incidents, have wrongfully come to represent the hundreds of millions of interactions cops across the country have every year, when they help and protect, when they offer security and safety. Those who serve in this profession believe that as professionals we protect and serve people equally from all backgrounds, while facing the challenges and complexities of divergent thoughts and opinions in a very diverse society. Today’s offi cers are increasingly comfortable with community-based problem-solving policing. That concept enables offi cers to work with civilians outside the conventional channels by meeting with residents and community groups and learning of their concerns one person at a time, or as we say “One Cup of Coffee and One Cop at a Time.” Our offi cers speak Greek, Polish, Spanish, Arabic & French. One was born in Greece and spent his childhood there, learning about America at Saint Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Palos Hills. Another offi cer was born in Beirut, Lebanon fl eeing to France with his family during the 1983 civil war. His life changed forever on October 23, 1983, when 241 marines, sailors, and soldiers died when a terrorist blew up their barracks in Beirut. He returned to Beirut in 2015 to visit & pay his respects at the “THEY CAME IN PEACE” memorial in his childhood home. Our offi cers are alumni from such diverse schools as Purdue University, Colorado State University, Lewis University, National Louis University, Illinois State University, Governors State University, Illinois Benedictine University, Western Illinois University, Calumet College of St. Joseph, and Saint Xavier University. Eight of our police offi cers are EMTs, and three are paramedics. We have several offi cers currently in the Armed Forces Reserves and one offi cer who did a tour in Afghanistan

10 Around Town PALOS PARK GARDEN GUILD I PALOS PARK Lucy Crocilla, President SENIOR CLUB Our club has planted its summer garden at our Blue Star Memorial overlooking the Village Green and the planters at the entrance to the Metra Station Building. We look forward to joining the festivities at the Autumn in The Park Parade and will be on hand on the Village Green Friday, November 11, from Noon to 2:00 p.m. when we partner with the Palos Park Woman’s Club to provide the sweets that will be served at the Village’s tribute and luncheon in honor of our Veterans. The Guild continues to sell engraved Memorial Pavers to honor a beloved Veteran at a cost of $50. To order or obtain additional information, please contact Faye Schimanski, at (708) 923-1903. All Palos Park residents over the age 55 are invited to join this club. Your day begins with lunch and socializing with BEAUTIFICATION friends. Topics appealing to the group will be covered along with entertainment at some meetings. The day ends with a raffl e. Call COMMITTEE Marie Arrigoni at (708) 480-4103 for further information. The TAKE PRIDE IN PALOS PARK Senior Club meets the second Monday of the month starting New Addition to 123rd and 86th Avenue in September. Hope to see you soon. Doors open at 11:15 a.m. Lunch is $5 and is served at noon. SEPTEMBER 12 Offi cer Legatke from our Police Department will join us and speak on what every senior should know and what our Police Department provides. Rene Leyva will give a presentation on our remodeled library and hype programs. OCTOBER 10 Presentation from a Cook County Commissioner and Osco Drug will once again be giving both fl u shots and pneumonia shots free to seniors. NOVEMBER 14 The 45’s will perform “Oldies Music for the Luncheon Social”. DECEMBER 12 Sandie Triplett and Ron Camron will perform a “Christmas Show”.

With monies raised from the mailbox replacement and PALOS PARK PEDALERS memorial bench programs, Beautifi cation purchased three new BIKE CLUB durable planters and fl owers for some extra beauty throughout The Palos Park Pedalers Bike the year. Thank you to the Plush Horse staff for their daily Club has organized a Meet & watering of the planters and to the Public Works Department for Go Ride for this fall. This ride is installation. 10 miles but riders are always welcome to shorten or lengthen the Park Bench Memorial Offering ride to fi t their level of comfort. The Beautifi cation is offering memorial park benches with plaque ride begins at 10:00 a.m. at the designated location. There is no displayed. The six foot benches will be placed throughout public fee involved, just join us for some interesting rides and a chance areas for all to enjoy for years to to meet other riders in the area. come. Nine benches have been Day: Saturday installed throughout the village. The Date: September 24 cost to residents is $1,300. See Time: 10:00 a.m. sample at right (made of recycled Waterfall Glen Trail, Darien. Meet at the parking lot at the plastic). If interested, information can Main Entrance on Northgate Road. This is a 10 mile ride on be found on the village website or at crushed limestone. Road bikes do fi ne on this trail. Website of the Kaptur Center. map: http://www.midwestmultisportlife.com/2010/10/midwest- trail-waterfall-glen-forest.html. Facebook page: www.facebook. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 com/palosparkpedalers 11 Around Town PALOS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BEAUTIFICATION - CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 Mailbox Replacement Program FALL FIRE SAFETY Now is a good time to take a As summer turns to fall, it’s a good look at your mailbox and good idea to refresh your memory decide if it is time for a new one. Is on fall fi re safety tips. Some safety the box rusting or rotting? Is the post tips are the same regardless of the leaning? The Beautifi cation Mailbox time of year, but many are seasonal, Replacement Program has new particularly those that involve boxes and posts, but can also repair keeping your home warm. just the parts that aren’t working. Get your central heating system cleaned, inspected We even have the “Mailnut” which and serviced by a certifi ed HVAC (heating, venting and air can be added to keep your mailbox conditioning) contractor every year before using it. door closed. Visit the ‘Mailbox Have heating appliances serviced and chimney fl ues Program’ online at www.palospark.org for more information. examined for defects. Have fi replaces and fi replace dampers Removal or your old mailbox is included in the price. Over checked. Fireplaces should be equipped with an appropriate 250 mailboxes throughout Palos Park have been replaced screen or glass enclosure to prevent sparks from escaping. through this fund raising program. Thank you for your support! Wood burning stoves should be examined and the fl ue and chimney checked for creosote buildup. Creosote is a deposit from smoke that can build up in a chimney and could start a fi re. THE CENTER, PALOS PARK Use only seasoned woods, and avoid soft woods like Pine, etc. Never use a fl ammable liquid in a fi replace. Make sure that any space heaters are surrounded by at least three feet of empty space. Never place clothing or any other objects on a space heater to dry. Turn space heaters off when you leave the house or go to bed. Avoid storing any combustible items near heaters. Prune back trees, and rake up leaves and debris. If you live in an open area with a lot of natural vegetation, this would create a defensible fi re zone around your home. Check all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they work, and change the batteries. It’s the law to have these in your home, and working. For these and any other questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the Palos Fire Protection District The Log Cabin Center for the Arts at (708) 448 -0369, or visit our website at www.palosfi re.org Fall is such a beautiful and busy time around The Center. We have so much to offer, such as our Barn Dance, Fall Festival, Pumpkin Days at The Farm, The Halloween Witches’ Tea, and many other upcoming fun activities. It is a wonderful time to take an art class or workshop at The Log Cabin Center for the Arts. The rustic ambience of our log cabin art studios and colors of the fall leaves are truly inspiring. We offer classes for adults in Watercolors, Pastel Painting, Calligraphy, Drawing, Collage, Pottery, Woodcarving, Basketry, Lapidary, Weaving, Quilting, Tree, Shrub and Lawn Professionals. Stained Glass, Photography, Knitting, and Silver Jewelry. In September we start a new session of Log Cabin Art for kids Since 1880. where students create a variety of art projects in different media over the course of six weeks on Saturday mornings. We offer art classes for teens, Mommy and Me Art workshops, and Art for All Ages workshops as well. Check out our website for a link to our monthly newsletter to view starting dates for all classes and www.davey.com activities: www.thecenterpalos.org. The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, Bill Mareno - ISA Certified Arborist #IL-4315A (708) 361-3650 Call for a Complimentary Tree and Lawn Consultation: 708-460-5559 12 Around Town Sell It Again Palos - Plus… – Saturday, September 24 GFWCIL- Are your searching for that unique item but don’t want to pay top dollar?? Then you need to shop the 3rd annual Sell It Again PALOS PARK WOMAN’S CLUB Palos Resale & Craft Show. Lucy Crocilla, President Come over to the Palos Park Metra Train Station and “shop DID YOU KNOW? The Palos Park Woman’s Club has been the parking lot” 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and fi ll your car with sale very active working for the betterment of the Palos community items and crafts, then grab a coffee or breakfast snack offered throughout its history. On August 21, 1902, (114 years of continual in the train station by Doughs Guys Bakery plus concessions service) a group of women met at the home of Margaret Coleman, outdoors. 126th Street and 90th Avenue, for the purpose of organizing a For more information contact Lucy at (708) 448-3253, women’s club. Today, this is the home of one of our current First or you can reserve a space by contacting the Vice President’s, Mary Ann Hansen. Mary’s mother Ruth served as Recreation Department at (708) 671-3760 President of our club from 1980-82. or online at http://activenet.active.com/palospark. The Village of Palos Heights has once again invited the Palos There are spaces left for resale and craft vendors. Park Woman’s Club (PPWC) to their Wednesday Farmer’s Market. Contact us soon! We will set up our White Elephant Table on August 24 and sell Craft Vendor Fee $25 Code: 735.41 from 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Resale Vendor Fee $20 Code: 735.42 New members will be formally inducted into our club on *$3.00 credit card service fee Thursday, September 8. Tom Masbaum, our guest speaker, will give his presentation of EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques). “The Witches’ Tea” – Tom, an ordained minister, a personal growth coach, a Hospice Sunday, October 30 Volunteer for 16 years, has presented hundreds of workshops at Halloween is for grown up ladies too, so join us at our fi rst, local colleges, 16 in the U.S. states and London, England. Home “Witches’ Tea.” Life Chair, Mary Ann Parkins, will be accepting donations for the The Palos Park Woman’s Club is calling for all the witches Oak Lawn Ronald McDonald House. The McDonald Wish List fl ying, daring you to come. We’ll have tea and goodies galore, but may be accessed by looking on PPWC’s Facebook and website that’s not all--we’ll have more! Gather your friends and dress up (see at bottom of article) for anyone wishing to contribute to this in your fi nery, and then join us at “The Witches’ Tea.” wonderful facility which provides a “home away from home” for Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. families of pediatric patients receiving treatment at Advocate Fee: $35.00 Children’s Hospital. Location: Palos Recreation Center Community Room Please support the PPWC’s Hot Dog Tent sponsored by Bill This is a fundraising event to support our Community Flowers of Edward Jones (his offi ce is here in Palos Park directly Philan-thropies, there will be magnifi cent and mouthwatering across the street from our Metra Station) at the Autumn in The catering by “Hummingbird Cakery”, bewitching entertainment Park Festival September 16 and 17. provided by “Gary Stowell”, and raffl es. On Thursday, October 13, our scholarship recipients, Samantha Jankosky, Drama, from Andrew, Amer Hasan, Music, from Sandburg and Frank Rodriguez, Speech, from Stagg, will Paint Party Night – be honored, along with their parents and teachers at our General Wednesday, November 16 Meeting. Students will give a brief demonstration of their award Back by popular demand! Artist Beth Leahy, instructor from winning talents. McCord Gallery and will instruct yet another featured artwork Our Third Annual Community Blood Draw is scheduled for step by step while YOU relax, sip and paint along. All the art Tuesday, November 15 from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the lower level of materials and light snacks will be provided for the evening (feel the Recreation Center. Chairman, Mary Ann Parkins, can provide free to B.Y.O.B./W.) Painting can get a little messy, so please additional information and appointments and can be reached by dress appropriately. This event is a fundraiser for the Palos Park calling (708) 448-1289. Woman’s Club. Deadline to register November 9. General meetings of our organization are held on the second Thursday of each month (gathering at 9:30 a.m., Time: 6:00 p.m. social, 6:30 p.m. painting meetings beginning at 10:00 a.m.) except in November, from Age: 21+ September through April at the Palos Park Presbyterian Church, Fee: $35 12312 S. 88th Avenue, in Palos Park. Reservations (luncheon Min/Max: 25/40 is served at no charge) may be made by calling Patricia Code: 710.41 Bailey at (708) 448-8248.Visit us on our website at Location: Palos Park Recreation Center Community Room http://palosparkwc.wordpress.com or on Facebook: Palos Park Woman’s Club.

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PALOS READS WEDNESDAY, MEET OCTOBER 12 THE AUTHOR @ 7 P.M. Sponsored by the Palos Fine Arts 14 Frequently Asked Questions From the Public Work’s Department Q. WHO DO I CALL IF MY GARBAGE IS NOT PICKED UP? From Administration A. Please call Republic Waste Services (708) 385-8252. Q. WHAT CREDIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED AT THE VILLAGE? Q. WHO DO I CALL IF MY POWER IS OUT? A. For your convenience we accept Visa, Master Card, and A. Home Owners are requested to report all power Discover credit cards to make payments on utility bills, village outages to ComEd Customer Service (1-800) Edison1 or vehicle stickers, contractor registrations, Metra parking (1-800) 334-7661. Please call and report your outage, ComEd placards, and Palos Park items that are for sale. We do not will not know your power is out unless you call them. accept credit cards for building permits, public works permits Q. WHO DO I CALL IF I SMELL A NATURAL GAS LEAK? or special assessments. These can be made with a check or cash. A. Please call Nicor Gas Customer Service (1-888) 642-6748. Q. WHO DO I CALL TO CLOSE MY WATER ACCOUNT BECAUSE I AM From the Clerk’s Offi ce MOVING? A. Please notify the Village Utilities Department (708) 671-3716 Q. DOES PALOS PARK REQUIRE TRANSFER STAMPS? once you know your closing date. A. Transfer stamps are not required. Please contact utility billing prior to closing on the sale of your house to set up an appointment for a fi nal water read. From the Recreation and Parks Department Q. CAN I VOTE EARLY IN THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8, 2016? Q. WHAT TYPE OF EVENTS CAN YOUR FACILITY ACCOMMODATE? A. Yes. A. The Recreation Center has several spaces that can be rented Any registered suburban Cook County voter may request a mail along with the Palos Metra Station, Village Green and Centennial ballot using the online application form from Cook County or Park. We have hosted: birthday parties, baby and wedding picking up an application at the Kaptur Administrative Center. showers, business employee picnics and parties, Bar and Bat Once the county verifi es your registration and processes your Mitzvah, weddings, dances and theatrical performances in the application, they will send you a paper ballot to the mailing Recreation Center. Our fi elds have been used for tournaments, address you designated in your application. travel leagues and practices. Stop by to see all we have to offer. Vote early in person beginning October 24, 2016 and ending November 7, 2016 at several locations throughout Cook County Q. WHAT SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS DO YOU USE TO COMMUNICATE? – days and times vary. A. The Recreation and Parks Department uses the registration software, ActiveNet to send emails and texts to participants, From the Finance Department we have a Facebook page at Palos Park Rec, Constant Contact emails, and a Twitter account PalosPark@palospark. Be sure Q. CAN RESTAURANT PATRONS TAKE HOME THEIR UNFINISHED to like us on Facebook, fi nd us on Twitter and register for BOTTLE OF WINE? programs to get up to the minute information about what is A. An Illinois liquor licensed restaurant may allow a patron to happening in the Recreation and Parks Department. remove one unsealed and partially consumed bottle of wine for off-premises consumption, provided the patron has purchased Q. DO YOU HAVE A HALF DAY KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM? a meal and consumed a portion of the wine. Retailers must provide a dated receipt for the wine and securely seal the bottle A. Yes, the Kids Zone Kindergarten program is designed for in a transparent one-time use, tamper-proof bag. Patrons are those students attending Palos School District 118 afternoon advised not to transport the wine in the driver’s compartment session. The Program runs from 9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. in of the vehicle. the Recreation Center following the school districts calendar. Transportation is provided by Palos School District 118 delivering your child to their respective schools. Please call to register your child today as the program is fi lling up fast.

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Save the leaves. Leaves have lots of landscaping uses. Make a compost pile, chop them and mulch the landscaping and garden beds, or create new beds under the trees from JOIN OUR PARADE! which they fell. Let everyone know your business, group, or organization is here in the Palos area! The Autumn in The Park Parade is on Saturday, “SHAKE – SHAKE – SHAKE” YOUR MAILBOX September 17. The Parade marches at 11 a.m. sharp from the Metra Station (82nd Avenue) and The Public Works Department proceeds west on 123rd Street to the Festival Grounds (90th Avenue). Join School Marching is asking all homeowners to Bands, Floats, Local Organizations, Area assist with preparations for the Business, Scout Troops and More! Parade entries are able to pass out information and/or snow season. During the month throw candy to the parade watchers. of November please shake your Pre-registration is required. For more information call 708-671-3700 or visit mailbox. One good shake will let www.autumnintheparkfestival.org you know if your mailbox is ready for the force of the snow pushed from the roadway by snowplows. If your mailbox moves when shaken then some quick repairs are needed before the fi rst snowfall. Tighten screws and add any braces necessary to ensure the post and receptacle are secured. Some minor maintenance will help prevent damage and costly repairs during the snow season. Please follow all United States Post Offi ce regulations for mailbox replacement.

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The Village Green is now open! After months of renovation, where drainage to the entire fi eld was added and the complete area sodded, the Village Green is now ready for rentals, gatherings and the Autumn in The Park Festival. The Recreation Center has been updated too. The dance and art rooms have been combined to open up more usable space. Twelve new round tables have been purchased for our renters use. Staying with the historical aspect of the building, the lower level rooms have been renamed to commemorate the History of Palos Park. New Room Name Old Room Name Historical information Community Room Multi-Purpose Room The Palos Community Club House, original name of the facility. Wabash Room Dance/Art Room The Wabash Railroad that ran through Palos Park and brought many people to this area. Prairie Room Council Chambers Prairie Club Hikers who recreated in Palos Park on trails and in the great outdoors. Forest Room Small Blue Room Forest Preserves of Cook County with 10,000 acres surrounding Palos Park.

Space is still available for the KIDS ZONE before school and Kindergarten program in partnership with the Palos School District 118.

COMING THIS FALL: Thank you for choosing us for your Partnerships with Forest Preserves of Cook County recreational and leisure needs! Palos Park Campout at Bull Frog Lake Fall Fishing Derby at Horsetail Lake TURN THIS PUBLICATION OVER FOR ALL THE Halloween Parade and Party FALL RECREATION AND PARKS PROGRAMS. Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony and luncheon and more…

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