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FCUS SPRING 2017 Follow Thornton Township’s social media accounts on: SPRING333 E. 162nd Street • South Holland, IL 60473 EDITION708-596-6040 • www.thorntontownship.com Thornton Township: Doing More With Less – Just Like Families Have To. overnment at all levels has been taking it on the chin a lot same time and that is why we at the township are working hard to fill the void left by G these days and when you look at all the political wrangling Washington and Springfield. and finger-pointing going on in Washington D.C. and Springfield, it’s We’re doing all we can to meet the special responsibility we have to hundreds of our not hard to understand why so many people have lost faith, neighbors and their families, while meeting the responsibility we have to township confidence and trust in taxpayers to live within the means they are already providing. government. Bottom line is this… Thornton Township government is doing more with less, The real needs people just like families have to. have, have been eclipsed We’ve worked collaboratively with South Suburban College – creating a job training by personal political agendas, that have program that during the last year, has helped move more than one hundred individuals and paralyzed delivery of important public service families from welfare to purposeful, gainful employment; our township Food Pantry programs meant to improve the quality of life provides nutritional food baskets to more than 5,000 families each month; our Youth and for thousands of families and individuals – Family Services Department addresses especially in the south suburbs. critical family counseling and domestic People are angry – and rightfully so. They violence needs 24/7 and we’ve been feel they simply are not getting the value in able to provide critical senior service services from government that they pay for, programs without interruption. expect and deserve. But in addition to the programs and Springfield’s budget impasse – approaching successes we’ve had in helping improve two years now – has placed an inordinate burden on people and families who desperately the quality of life for so many township need these services. families, we are particularly proud Funding for senior service centers has been cut or eliminated altogether; family that we’ve accomplished all this for counseling and domestic violence programs have been drastically rolled-back; programs less than ten cents. You read that for the homeless and those with special mental health needs, gone; disadvantaged college right – less than ten cents of every property tax dollar paid, goes to Thornton Township students who rely on monetary assistance from the state and national governments have to provide all the services we do. been forced to put their college What’s more, since being elected Supervisor, we’ve refunded millions of dollars in education on hold or abandon it property taxes back to township homeowners nine times and we haven’t asked for or altogether. sponsored a property tax referendum in more than ten years. Deep, long-lasting damage Yes, Thornton Township is doing more with less because we are committed to is being inflicted upon our most improving the quality of life of residents in need and of living within the means taxpayers vulnerable citizens every day are providing. the state is without a funding plan. Sincerely, With a President and Gov- ernor who simply don’t have working families on their radar screens, someone needs to step in. That brings me to Thornton Township government. Frank M. Zuccarelli Thornton Township is on the front lines, every day, dealing with the real needs and Thornton Township Supervisor concerns people have – concerns that matter most to themselves and their families. I have always believed you cannot wring your hands and roll up your sleeves at the Frank M. Zuccarelli, Supervisor Presorted Std U.S. POSTAGE Joyce M. Washington, Norbert Cipowski, Jacqueline E. Davis-Rivera, Geary DePue, SouthPAID Holland, IL Trustee Trustee Clerk Highway Commissioner Permit No. 618 People working Gerald “Jerry” Jones, Stafford C. Owens, Cassandra Holbert, RESIDENTIAL with people. Trustee Trustee Assessor C.I.A.O. CUSTOMER 2 CLERK’S CORNER: JACQUELINE E. DAVIS-RIVERA e’ve entered the New Year 2017 and everyone is busy with General Assistance WTaxes, Healthcare and Educational issues. We just success- fully hosted early voting as well as the April Consolidated General Recent Election. Changes Upcoming How important is ONE VOTE: Board l In 1845, One Vote saved President Andrew Johnson from being hornton Township’s General As- impeached. Meetings Tsistance Department continues to l In 1876, One Vote gave Rutherford Hayes the Presidency of the United States. find new and innovative ways to serve l May 9, 2017 l In 1941, One Vote saved Selective Service, just weeks before the attack on Pearl Harbor. our most vulnerable citizens of the l May 23, 2017 township. Some of the recent changes l June 20, 2017 We want to remind you about some of the include: services the clerk’s office offers. The Township l Assist clients in finding their voter information. l GA caseworkers are now able to buildings will be l Assist our clients in finding resources through collaboration with various Social process SNAP applications to assist closed: Service Agencies and Community Agencies. clients that need food assistance. l Memorial Day – Monday, May 29, 2017 l Registration of qualified voters. Voter registration in School Districts #205 (Thornton, Thornwood and Thornridge) and South Suburban College. l Silver Line Windows recently l Independence Day – visited the Food Assistance Center Tuesday, July 4, 2017 l Distribution of Absentee Ballot Applications. and conducted on the spot inter- l Sale of Cook County Vehicle Stickers to residents of unincorporated areas. views. Six clients were sent for drug Office Locations l Issue temporary 90-day Vehicle Placards for disabled persons, with a completed screening and received offer letters l Thornton Township Town Hall application from the doctor. for employment. 333 East 162nd Street l Manages the coordination and distribution of replacement placards. South Holland, IL l GA is currently awaiting a decision l Notary Public Documentation (notarizing documents for no charge) 708-596-6040 from CEDA to be able to process l Sale of Hunting and Fishing licenses, Waterfowl, and Salmon stamps. l Senior Center Rental Assistance Applications. 1420 Huntington Drive l Distribution of manuals and travel information such as bus schedules and brochures. Calumet City, IL l Maintain all records and minutes of Township Board Meetings. l GA is submitting a RFQ to continue 708-596-6040 Ext. 3190 to serve the community as a Low l Inform the residents of Thornton Township Meetings through Legal and Public Notices. l Senior/Youth and Family Income Home Energy Assistance l Administer Oaths to all Township Elected Officials. Services Center Program (LIHEAP) processing l Publicizing and conducting Annual Town Meeting required by statue to be held 14323 Halsted center. second Tuesday in April of each year. Electors elect a Moderator. Riverdale, IL 708-596-6040 Ext. 2000 l Assists County Clerk with Election Outreach and Deputy Registrar Classes. l GA is in the process of updating our l The Food Assistance Center delivery system to allow for greater l Acts as the Official Custodian of Thornton Township records. 15340 Page Avenue efficiency in Senior Food Delivery l Conducts Bid Opening. Harvey, IL program. l Schedules usage of Township Hall and meeting rooms in the South Holland location. 708-596-6040 Ext. 3180 For more information call l ZAP For more information on the Clerk’s Office, phone 708 596-6040 ext. 3123 or 3118. 708 596-6040 ext. 3133 16910 Westview South Holland, IL 708-596-6040 Ext. 4001 SENIOR SERVICES It’s easy to join our mailing list and be the first to get all Township news ur local seniors recently celebrated two holidays. St. Valentine’s Day, St. O Patrick’s Day and Easter. For those attending, laughter and joy filled the air as they enjoyed food, fun and each other’s company for these two festive occasions. Send your email address by text message: Text THORNTONTWP to 22828 to get started. Save the Date www.thorntontownship.com Tribute to Everybody’s Follow us on social media: Moms Party May 8 BirthdayJune, 12Party www.facebook.com/thorntontwp/ @thorntontownship Both parties will be held 11:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m. at the Calumet City Senior Center $15 for township residents • $20 for out-of-town residents. @thorntontwp thorntontwp For more information, call 708-596-6040 ext. 3190 3 Frank M. Zuccarelli Receives Community Humanitarian Award... or his lifetime of serving others and his dedication to After hearing about a gunman murdering nine innocent Fmaking the community better for everyone involved, people during a Bible study at the Emmanuel African Thornton Township Supervisor Frank M. Zuccarelli was Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina in awarded the Community Humanitarian Award by the 2015, Zuccarelli was affected in many ways. However it Village of South Holland. The award acknowledges his was not just by the tragedy but seeing how the community tireless work in creating a better life for youth, adults and showed its Christian values and pleaded for a peaceful seniors within Thornton Township. resolution even forgiving the confessed gunman. He brought “I want to thank you for this honor because it means a a delegation to the state to learn how Thornton Township great deal to me,” said Zuccarelli, of South Holland. “I really could foster an environment of peace and unity and find out think public service is what I was made to do. Can you how the South Carolina community could come together in imagine having a job where every hour of the day you feel the aftermath of such senseless violence.