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Focus on Niles June - August 2010 Village of Niles, Illinois www.vniles.com A Message From Mayor Robert M. Callero As I mentioned one year ago, in my fi rst pursuing the development of a Village-wide message as Mayor of Niles, the economy is comprehensive plan that will create a road Mayor Robert M. Callero our number one challenge. A weak econ- map for the Village’s future. [email protected] omy brings lesser receipts for businesses, lower sales tax receipts for our budget, more The Milwaukee Avenue Redevelopment citizens out of work and less money to meet Program should have its fi rst phase fi nished daily needs. We have all had to make some by July 1. This fi rst phase was a combina- Trustees hard decisions, and more will have to be tion of road reconstruction from Albion Chris Hanusiak made before the economy recovers, but we to Neva and beautifi cation at the intersec- [email protected] can see a light at the end of the economic tion of Milwaukee and Touhy. The Village tunnel. The Niles Board of Trustees and I received additional state and federal grant James T. Hynes have one goal - to retain as many Village funds to continue with beautifi cation, which [email protected] services for you with as few fee increases is less intrusive to business and traffi c, at as possible. We are all working together to the intersection of Milwaukee and Oakton Joe LoVerde [email protected] accomplish this goal. in 2011. In addition, PACE is initiating a study to improve transit and traffi c along Louella B. Preston We are moving forward on a number of Milwaukee Avenue (see page 4). [email protected] new and on-going issues. A Dine-In-Niles discount program (see page 2) has been The Village also benefi ted greatly from Andrew Przybylo established to benefi t both our residents and infrastructure and other types of grants over [email protected] our businesses. Our Stormwater Commis- the past year totalling over $2.5 million. Alan Weel sion has fi nished with the digital mapping These were priority road projects that no [email protected] of the Village sewer system and now moves longer need to be budgeted using Village into phase two with the hiring of an outside funds, thus allowing our funds to be used for engineering fi rm to report suggested solu- Village services. In addition to direct grants tions for other more complex problems (see to the Village, the state and federal govern- Village Manager George R. Van Geem page 7). The Ethics Committee and the ment spent millions to reconstruct a number [email protected] Citizens Compliance Plan Committee have of state and county roads within the Village met continuously for a year and will soon of Niles that were in disrepair. A great thing present its recommendations to the Board for all of us and our local economy. Village Clerk of Trustees for revisions to the Ethics Code. Marlene J. Victorine The Environmental Committee conducted Enjoy the summer! [email protected] the fi rst Village Arbor Day ceremony at the Niles Community Rain Garden (see page 2), and the Building and Zoning Committee is INTRODUCING FOURTH OF JULY Village of Niles PARADE Comcast Cable Channel 6 Sunday, July 4th Your location for 9:00 a.m. Kick-Off community information 1 Dine-In Niles Notice of Retirement Affordable Reason to Dine Firefi ghter Paramedic Steve Zook In May, Niles residents re- After 7 years of service, Steve Zook retired from ceived information and a 10% dis- the Niles Fire Department. Although his time with the count card to the Village’s exciting department was abbreviated, he was skilled as both a new program called Dine In Niles. fi refi ghter and a paramedic. This program allows residents to use a discount card at over 40 ethnically diverse restaurants ranging from Steve received a Distinguished Service Award for fast food to fi ne dining. his efforts assisting with the aftermath of Hurricane “The Dine In Niles program will help both Niles Katrina and a Unit Performance Award for saving the residents and our local eateries in these hard economic life of a small child with an airway obstruction. times”, said Mayor Robert M. Callero. The program is designed to encourage residents to dine at our local restaurants fi rst. The 10% discount is an incentive to explore those restaurants that you may not yet have visited. The unique feature of this program is that the discount is valid for one full year! Residents are encouraged to check the Village’s website at www.vniles.com to receive an up-to-date participating restaurant listing. The logo displayed above is on our home page and is a quick link to that listing. If you have any questions, you may call our Retiring Firefi ghter Paramedic Steve Zook is pictured (from left Business Coordinator, Denise McCreery, at 847-588- to right) with Fire Chief Barry Mueller, Mayor Bob Callero, and 8063. Trustee Jim Hynes. PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS 2010 Arbor Day Ceremony Al’s Beef Himalayan Restaurant At Niles Community Rain Garden Amici Restaurant Lone Tree Manor Thanks to the Arby’s Los Comales Mexican Rest. efforts of the A’s Bar Inc. Mango Restaurant Niles Environ- Auntie Anne’s Pretzels Morrison Roadhouse mental Commit- Barnaby’s Pizza Mrs. Fields tee, the Village Bombay Chat Mykonos Restaurant held its fi rst Celebration Ice Cream Nancy’s Pizza Arbor Day cer- Chamber Seafood Grille Niles Grill & Diner emony on April Chasers Bar & Grill Ozzie’s Sports Bar & Grill 30th. Mayor Cheogajip Pizza & Chicken Panda Express Callero, Trustee Chinese Inn Riggio’s Restaurant Mayor Bob Callero joins Trustee Louella Preston, Trustee Cid’s Ma Mon Luk Sarku Japan Preston, Trustee Chris Hanusiak, Park Hanusiak and Commissioner Bill Terpinas, scouts from Cinnabon Sbarro Saint Juliana School, and representatives Village Manager Dear Franks Shabu House from Coca-Cola, the Niles Lions Club, George Van Geem Dunkin Donuts Baskin Robbin/Dunkin Deli Groot Industries and Chris’s Landscaping were in attendance Ebony Lounge Siam’s House Restaurant along with several Fluky’s Subway staff, Niles Lions Club members, Saint Juliana School Golf Mill Cafe’ Taco Burrito King Scouts, and many past sponsors. Thirteen Coca-Cola Golf Mill Chocolate Factory The Great Steak & Potato Co. employees also contributed that day by planting over Gormet Cajun & Grill The White Eagle Restaurant 550 native plants and weeding the site. To read more Graziano’s Tic Toc Grill visit www.vniles.com. 2 • Access to free movies and books from the Center Senior Center library 999 Civic Center Drive • Access to our up-to-date computer lab with free internet access MembershipMembership HasHas IItsts PPrivilegesrivileges by Director Kelly Mickle We hope you will choose to become a member of the Niles Senior Center and look forward to seeing Effective July 1, 2010, an annual membership at you soon. the Niles Senior Center will cost $20. Annual mem- bership for two members residing at the same address 2nd Annual Picture This Contest will cost $30. Attention all shutterbugs. Residents, who choose not to purchase an annual Get out your camera, be membership, and non-residents, may register for pro- creative and start shooting. grams fi ve days prior to an event based on availability. This contest will be judged by offi cials of the Village. Membership Benefi ts All photos must be taken • Members will receive by mail, or e-mail, the Natu- within the Village limits but rally Active, a bimonthly publication of the Niles can be any subject matter (PG please). Your photos Senior Center will be displayed and winners will be notifi ed. Show • Member priority registration for all NSC events off your Niles pride and start snapping! and activities • Access to all facilities of the Niles Senior Center, For offi cial rules and entry form, stop at the front including the card room, billiards room and front desk or online at www.vniles.com. reception area with large screen TV BowlingB with the Senior Center, trips to a Cubs game, Teen Center bowling,bo horseback riding and a day at the beach. 373 Golf Mill Center For more information on the Niles Teen Center visitvi us on the web at www.NilesTeenCenter.org or Teens Gear Up for Summer stop by the Niles Teen Center at Golf Mill Shopping by Director Mark Williams Center. The Niles Teen Center provides a welcoming, structured and safe environment for local teens to spend time with friends, receive homework assistance, and develop social skills. Also, the Teen Center pro- motes community service, special activities, trips and educational programs. The Niles Teen Center wel- comes all teens to join as a member and participate in Teen Center programs. Summer programs include movie nights, video game and sports tournaments, the Job Shadow Day, the “Night-In-The-Mall” Lock-In Party, participation Teens dance and let loose all night at the 2009 in the 4th of July parade, a Zumba dance class, Wii “Night-In-The-Mall” Lock-In Party. 3 aandn not for others. We do know there is a chemical balance Family Services ththat shifts for those experiencing depression. Those with 999 Civic Center Drive ffamilya members who are or have been depressed are twice aass likely as the average individual to become depressed. AAbusersb of drugs and alcohol are at an increased risk, as Depression well as those who have a chronic illness. What? Who? Treatment? Treatment: What Is Depression? It is important to consult with a mental health profes- Depression is a common emotional disorder that affects sional regarding treatment.