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QuarterlyA Publication of the 19th Ward Youth Foundation Matthew J. O’Shea FEBRUARY 2013 New Businesses Open on Western Ave., 111th St. After much anticipation, Bever- to a dense forest area that was used ly native Neil Byers opened Horse to hide horses that had been sto- Thief Hollow, a bluegrass len from Missouri. Once the themed brewpub at criminals were run out 10426 S. Western Ave., by state militia, settlers earlier this month. The started building homes brewpub fills a void of and the thriving communi- family-friendly, casual din- ty we now know as Beverly/ ing lunch and dinner res- Morgan Park was born. taurants. The restaurant Offering a wide assortment interior has been fully re- of cuisine, diners are sure to modeled with an exposed enjoy the pulled-pork sand- ceiling; local artists’ work are dis- wich, burgers, or barbecue. How- played throughout the building and ever, Horse Thief Hollow is no one- is available for purchase. trick pony. The menu also includes Horse Thief Hollow is rooted in soups, salads, fish, and pizza to brewed in the restaurant itself. and other business owners turned the history of our community. Dur- please all varieties of taste. When in season, the hops will be out to welcome this fantastic new ing the 1850’s, the Beverly area was They will also provide seven sourced locally to produce specialty business to our community. Funkie known as “horse thief hollow” due different types of beer that will be beers. Each beer will be hand craft- Fashions offers the latest clothing, ed and with extreme detail, never accessories and jewelry at amazing using any poor or adjunct ingredi- prices. ents. Proudly “brewed in Beverly,” Mt. Greenwood resident Caley Horse Thief Hollow is not just Funk opened the boutique af- about the food and drinks, but the ter cultivating a strong following pride in the community they love. at local trunk Please visit Horse Thief Hol- shows and par- low’s facebook page or website ish functions. www.horsethiefbrewing.com for This store is a more information. wonderful addi- Funkie Fashions, a trendy tion to our local women’s boutique located at 3522 business strip; please visit them and W. 111th St. celebrated their grand support a locally owned business. opening on Saturday, February 9, For more information, please visit 2013. Elected officials, neighbors www.funkiefashions.com.

Family Ice Skating O’Shea calls for Moratorium on Charter Expansion Party Februarty 16th On Wednesday, February 13, district having 510,994 seats with Do your kids have cabin fever? quested. Skate rental, hot chocolate 2013 Alderman Matt O’Shea intro- only 403,461 students to fill them. Has cold weather kept you inside and refreshments will be provided duced a City Council Resolution With large scale school closures since Christmas? The 19th Ward to everyone. We hope you and your calling for a moratorium on charter pending to reduce an excess capac- Youth Foundation invites families family can join us and get some school expansion for the 2014-15 ity of 107,533 seats, at least 9 new to enjoy the winter weather with fresh air and exercise. Reservations school year to allow the Chicago charter schools will be opening an afternoon of ice skating at the are preferred and can be made on- Public School system (CPS), par- next year. Creating those additional Mount Greenwood Park Ice Rink, line at www.the19thward.com. For ents, and community members seats will exacerbate an already se- 3721 W. 111th St., on Saturday, Feb- additional information, please con- time to fully understand the impact vere underutilization problem. ruary 16th, from 2:00-5:00pm. tact Maureen Chausse at (773) 238- of pending school closures. More- Some would point to the expan- All ages are welcome. A $1 per 8776 or maureen@the19thward. over, the resolution calls on CPS to sion of charter schools as one cause person suggested donation is re- com. adopt a policy prohibiting the open- of the underutilization issue. Cur- ing of new charter schools while also rently, charter/contract schools in- closing neighborhood schools. The clude over 55,000 seats. Those seats resolution was co-sponsored by Al- represent more than half of the re- derman Pat Dowell (3rd), Alderman ported excess capacity. Ricardo Munoz (22nd), & Alderman Willie Cochran (20th) and drafted in concert with the Chicago Teachers Union. “There are many strong, diver- gent opinions surrounding Charter Schools. Whatever your position is, if there is an underutilization problem, it doesn’t make sense to open any new schools, charter or neighborhood.” CPS utilization data shows the

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Dear Neighbor,

In recent days, our community has welcomed several Please note that the schedule for these meetings has new businesses including Funkie Fashions, Horse Thief recently changed; please see the map below for more Hollow, & Hardboiled Coffee. We also look forward to details. CAPS meetings give us the opportunity to be- welcoming back old favorites Franconello & Janson’s come acquainted with the police officers who patrol Drive-In, both hoping to open before Saint Patrick’s our streets on a daily basis. The Chicago Police Depart- Day. Please know that my staff and our civic and busi- ment is committed to keeping our community safe. ness associations will continue to work tirelessly to If you have any questions or would like information attract quality development to the neighborhoods of included in our next issue, please contact me at mat- Mt. Greenwood, Morgan Park and Beverly. [email protected]. To receive regular commu- This spring we will also see some major shifts in the nity updates, visit our website at www.the19thward. way the City of Chicago delivers service to residents. com and sign up for our e-mail distribution list. The Police Department recently changed procedures for 9-1-1 response and the Department of Streets and Thank you, Sanitation plans to shift to a grid based garbage collection system. More details about both are included in this issue. Finally, we have included a map of our community Matthew J. O’Shea police beats and a schedule of local CAPS meetings. 19th Ward Youth Foundation

CAPS Meeting Calendar

BEAT 2212 First Thursday of the month at 7:00pm March, May, June, August, October, December 22nd District Police Station, 1900 W. Monterey Ave.

BEAT 2213 Second Thursday of the month at 7:00pm March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November A 19th Ward Youth Foundation Publication Ridge Park, 9625 S. Longwood Dr. Matthew J. O’Shea, Alderman BEAT 2211 Third Thursday of the month at 7:00pm March, May, July, Augugst, September, November Beverly / Morgan Park Service Office Mt. Greenwood Park, 3721 W. 111th St. 10400 S. Western Ave. BEAT 2221 Chicago, IL 60643-2508 First Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm March, April, May, June, July, September, October, Nov. (773) 238-8766 (phone) Christ the King Parish Hall, 9235 S. Hamilton Ave (773) 672-5133 (fax) [email protected]

Mount Greenwood Service Office 3215 W. 111th St. Chicago, IL 60655 (773) 238-8776 (phone) (773) 672-5130 (fax) [email protected]

City Hall Office 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 744-3072 www.the19thward.com

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 4 Local Business News MetroSouth Opens on 95th St. & Western Ave. MetroSouth Medical Center also internal medicine, has been (MSMC) is making health care treating patients throughout the even more convenient for resi- Southland for many years and is dents of the 19th Ward. Later looking forward to working with this month, the hospital will his new partners. Dr. Khilfeh open two of its newest health is an independent member of centers in the Beverly commu- the MetroSouth Medical Center nity. These new health centers medical staff. will improve access to primary Call to request a free 15-min- care and women’s health care ute “getting to know you” ses- services. sion to find the physician that’s MetroSouth Health Center right for you! at North Beverly, located at 2038 To schedule an appointment W. 95th Street (formerly the Vet- at the MetroSouth Health Center eran’s Administration Health at North Beverly, specializing in Center), will focus exclusively women’s health, call 773-239- on women’s health provided by 8303. To schedule an appoint- OB/GYN specialists, Allan Ruby, ment at the MetroSouth Health M.D., F.A.C.O.G and Christal Center at West Beverly, special- West, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. The ren- izing in internal medicine and ovated, beautifully appointed fa- MetroSouth Health Center at West Beverly, 11250 S. Western Ave. gastroenterology, call 773-779- cility is 4,300 square feet, features Western Avenue has long been nal medicine and gastroenterol- 7500. nine patient rooms, full handi- the site of the offices of Robert ogy. A new member of the medi- To learn more, visit www. cap accessibility, a comfortable Dolehide, M.D, and Kevin Dole- cal team, Hamdi Khilfeh, M.D, metrosouthmedicalcenter.com. patient hide, M.D waiting This new, area, a contem- procedure porary and room and beautifully onsite lab. appointed The health center has easy ac- facility features 7,000 square cess and convenient parking. feet, 12 patient rooms and a Dr. Ruby and Dr. West each comfortable patient waiting area have over 15 years of experience. has easy access and convenient They specialize in the care of parking. women including gynecologic Working alongside each other exams, prenatal care and surgi- for 20 years, the Dolehide father- cal procedures. Both physicians son physician team has a strong are specially trained in robotic bond not just with each other, surgery which utilizes minimally but also with the Beverly/Mor- invasive techniques for proce- gan Park community. Dr. Robert dures such as hysterectomies. Dolehide specializes in internal MetroSouth Health Center at medicine; Dr. Kevin Dolehide is West Beverly located at 11250 S. double board-certified in inter- MetroSouth Health Center at North Beverly, 2038 W. 95th St. Hardboiled Coffee Opens Home Run Inn at 9135 S. Western Ave. Announces New Hours Hardboiled Hardboiled Home Run Inn opened their providing 70 new jobs and donating Coffee Company Coffee puts an em- ninth pizzeria at 10900 S. Western to several local organizations, such is a locally-owned phasis on quality. Ave in November 2012. Since the as South Side Irish Parade. In addi- coffee house pro- Stop in and find fla- opening, Home Run Inn has sup- tion to financial support, Home Run viding a neighbor- vored syrups made ported the Beverly community by Inn is also hosting Fundraising Days hood gathering from scratch, and to help support the community. place in the North hot chocolate us- Fundraising Day is a fun and Beverly area. With ing real chocolate, easy way to give back to your orga- its cozy atmosphere not powder or syr- nization. It’s as simple as picking a and retro-themed up. But mostly it’s date to fundraise, choosing a Home décor, Hardboiled just a fun place to Run Inn location and ordering your Coffee is an hom- be, as you can time favorite pizza! The more members age to the tough- travel between the that present the fundraising flyer, guy detectives like wi-fi offering and the more profit potential for your Sam Spade and the Glenn Miller re- organization. Home Run Inn will Philip Marlowe. Owner Gregg Wil- cords (yes, records, as in vinyl) play- donate 20% of all sales (pre-tax) to son spent the last 20 years in the ing in the background. Hardboiled your organization. fine wine business but has also been Coffee Company is a true neighbor- NEW HOURS will be imple- roasting coffee at home for nearly hood business, from the owners and mented starting February 18, 2013: half that time. employees to architect Joe Carroll Monday-Thursday: 11am-10pm, Despite the fine wine background, and his wife Kitty who did the draw- Friday: 11am-11pm, Saturday: there’s no snobbery when it comes ings and layout through contrac- 12pm-11pm and Sunday: 12pm- to coffee, just a fresh, bold, smooth tor Pelar Construction, all from our 10pm. signature house blend. community.

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 5 Local Business News Evergreen Marketplace Development Update Menards is currently finish- medians have been rebuilt (plant- ing construction on its store and ing will occur this spring), and two expects to be open in late March/ traffic blocking irrigated planters early April. Meijer is also finishing have been constructed in front of construction on its parcels and ex- Rainbow Cone. Minor improve- pects to open the fuel station in late ments at 95th and Western, includ- June/ early July. Meijer’s main store ing improved signalization, will oc- is expected to open in late July/ ear- cur this spring. Lastly, the detention ly August. pond at the Ster- Evergreen ling Bay has Marketplace completed is now func- all site work tioning as at the de- designed. velopment Working and the new with the City traffic light at 92nd Pl. and Western of Chicago’s Departments of Law & Ave. is functioning. They are cur- Transportation, Alderman O’Shea rently under construction on the has enacted weight limit restric- Michael’s and Ross stores, which tions on 91st St. between Oakley Ave will be turned over to each tenant in & Western Ave., Leavitt St. between June for final finishes. Both tenants 94th St. & 95th St., and Damen Ave. expect to open this summer. between 94th St. & 95th St., to pre- During construction on the vent truck traffic from accessing Evergreen Marketplace project, residential North Beverly streets. Sterling Bay has also worked on Traffic engineers from the Chicago infrastructure improvements to Department of Transportation have the surrounding area. Portions of surveyed the area and submitted or- Western Ave. north of 95th Street ders to add new signage to help de- have been widened, landscaped ter cut through traffic.

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 6 19th Ward to Host Grid Garbage Collection Free Shredding Day coming this Spring Garbage collection in the 19th a system of routes bordered by main On Saturday, February 23, ing the amount of waste in Ward is tentatively scheduled to streets and natural boundaries. The 2013 the 19th Ward and landfills and sparing shift to a grid based collec- service model concen- Midway Document De- trees. tion system this April. The trates sanitation workers struction will host a All docu- only noticeable differ- in targeted areas of the free paper shredding ments must be ence to households city each day and cre- event at Crosswinds loose in order should be a possible ates balanced service Church, 10835 S. Pu- to be shredded; change in collection regions to improve daily laski Rd., from 9:00 am please remove all day. Once routes collection performance. - 11:00 am. Residents paper clips, met- and schedules have By utilizing more ef- can bring any old or un- al binders, rubber been finalized, Al- ficient routes, the De- wanted papers to be shred- bands before you derman O’Shea’s Office partment of Streets & Sanitation ded by the Midway Document arrive. This service is will provide notice to all local news can provide the same weekly refuse Destruction Mobile Shredding free of charge. If you have sources and deliver a “Change in services to residents while saving Truck and later recycled. Shredding any questions, please contact Garbage Service Day” notice to ev- millions in manpower, vehicle and documents helps prevent iden- Maureen Chausse at (773) 238-8776 ery homeowner in the community. fuel costs. This shift will also free up tity theft, while recycling the paper or maureen.chausse@cityofchica- Curbside recycling pickup will personnel resources to address the benefits the environment by reduc- go.org. coincide with garbage pickups, and backlog of requests in many other continue to occur every other week. areas of city service including tree Alley recycling pickup will maintain trimming, graffiti removal and oth- the same service weeks, but pickups ers. Town Hall Meeting may not coincide with garbage col- Residents who would like more On Monday, March an update about their work lection. Residents with alley blue information about the grid garbage 11, 2013, the 19th Ward, in the City Council & cart services should leave their carts collection system and related ser- East Beverly Associa- State Legislature. A va- in the alley for their entire collection vice changes are encouraged to visit tion, and Vanderpoel riety of city agencies week to ensure service. the Chicago Department of Streets Improvement Asso- and departments will A grid based system, widely used and Sanitation website at www. ciation will co-host also be present to ad- by municipalities and private refuse cityofchicago.org/dss, call 311, or a town hall meeting dress individual con- haulers, changes collection routes contact the 19th Ward Office at at Bethany Union cerns from residents. from non-linear ward geography to (773) 238-8766. Church, 1750 W. 103rd If you have any St. at 7:00pm. There, Al- questions, please contact derman Matt O’Shea, Sena- Maureen Chausse at (773) tor Bill Cunningham, and Repre- 238-8776 or maureen.chausse@ sentative Fran Hurley will provide cityofchicago.org. Peoples Energy / NPL Fined for Problems in Mt. Greenwood Gas Project In spring 2011 Peoples Gas an- sidewalks, and parkways. nounced a 13 phase pipeline up- In the summer of 2012 it be- grade project taking place in Mt. came clear that NPL was not willing Greenwood between 103rd St. on to address the community’s grow- the North, 117th St. on the South, ing list of problems and concerns. Sacramento Ave. on the East, and After several weeks of being ignored Pulaski Rd. on the West. By perform- by NPL, we asked the Chicago De- ing this upgrade, the utility compa- partment of Transportation to thor- ny could deliver gas in a way that is oughly review the project area for safer and more cost efficient. Not any code violations. Those inspec- only were main lines and individual tions resulted in the issuance of sev- home connections replaced, but all eral dozen tickets and a mandatory indoor gas meters were relocated appearance at an administrative outdoors so that inspectors would hearing. no longer need to enter homes for After an initial court appear- inspections or other meter repairs. ance, Peoples Energy entered into When announced to the com- a settlement discussion with City munity, this project included an ag- attorneys. At that time, NPL was im- gressive seven month timeline pro- mediately removed from this job jecting completion by November and other crews began to correct 1, 2011. Unfortunately, since its in- their many, many mistakes. In a ception this project has been char- few short months, Peoples Energy acterized by schedule delays, sub- was able to restore a majority of the standard work, and improper street, streets, sidewalks, and parkways sidewalk, and landscape restora- damaged by this project. tion. As months past, residents be- While a handful of punch list came increasingly frustrated, many items are yet to be completed, most even mistakenly believing that this of them are dependent on certain debacle was a taxpayer funded proj- weather conditions and are slated ect. for completion this spring. With the For several months, the 19th project nearly complete, attorneys Ward Office attempted to work co- for the City of Chicago and Peoples operatively with NPL, the contrac- Energy reached a financial settle- tor coordinating this project. Un- ment requiring NPL & Peoples En- fortunately, their communication ergy to pay $58,000 in fines and fees was poor, information inaccurate, to the City. Our sincere thanks to and respect for our residents sore- Chicago Department of Transporta- ly lacking. As each deadline was tion and Law Department for pur- missed, neighbors became increas- suing this matter so aggressively. ingly agitated with torn up streets,

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 7 Police Shift 9-1-1 Response 19th Ward Launches New The Chicago Police Depart- criteria will be assigned to a police ment recently announced that their officer at ARS rather than being dis- Website for Mobile Devices Alternate Response Section (ARS) patched to a beat officer. Under the Alderman Matt O’Shea recently party permit online and download a will now handle all reporting of se- Chicago Police Department policy, launched a new website design at variety of frequently used petitions. lect, non-emergency crimes where those calls that do not result in en- www.the19thward.com. The new The site will still allow residents the offender has left the scene, the hanced safety to the victim or a site will adapt to to subscribe to victim is not in imminent threat crime will not be resolved by assign- smart-phones the very popu- and an officer on the scene would ment of a police office will be sent to and tablets. lar neighbor- not result in an immediate arrest. ARS. The decision factors in assign- When ac- hood e-mail “Victims will continue to have their ing to ARS include: 1. Offender is not cessed from distribution reports handled by sworn officers, on scene and not expected to return one of these list, but now and these officers will still dispatch immediately. 2. Victim is safe and devices, the site incorporates a an officer if they perceive that one secure and does not need medical will automatically cellular text alert www.the19thward.com is needed. Otherwise, the report attention. 3. An officer on the scene re-size to a mobile system as well. In- will be handled over the phone al- would not result in the immediate app format allowing formation on local lowing officers to remain on patrol arrest of the offender. 4. An officer residents to conveniently access events and the community calendar and ready to respond to emergency on the scene is not needed for the some of the most commonly re- will also still be listed. Visit www. calls” explained Police Superinten- immediate investigation. quested city services. Also new, is the19thward.com from your mobile dent Garry F. McCarthy. The criteria for assignment to the ability to easily apply for a block device today to see the new design. Since the 1990s, the Chicago ARS include all non-criminal re- Police Department has operated ports, such as lost property and ARS, which is staffed by officers on noncriminal damage reports (bro- light duty and is reached by dialing ken window, tree falls on property, 311 instead of 911, to answer police etc.). A variety of criminal reports Commuters Save with inquiries and complete reports by will also be sent to an officer at ARS phone. Under the new guidelines, and include: vehicle theft, bogus ARS is anticipated to handle ap- checks, criminal damage to prop- RTA Program proximately 30 percent of all case re- erty, garage burglary, theft, lewd/ ports, doubling from 74,000 in 2012 obscene phone calls, threatening The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) manages the Transit Ben- to 151,000 in 2013. This change will phone calls without any imminent efits Fare Program, which is an employer sponsored benefit that allows em- free the equivalent of 44 officers per danger, animal bites, simple as- ployees who commute to work via public transit to deduct pre-tax monies day, with more than 137,000 hours sault, recovered vehicle at an auto from their paycheck to pay for their transit fare. Participation in the Transit of case reporting being handled by pound. Benefits Fare Program is economical for employers and is a great way for ARS. It also allows officers to remain The Chicago Police Department employees to save money – making this a win-win. on patrol, visible in the community started an advertising campaign in The RTA Transit Benefit Fare Program helps employees and employers and ready to respond to serious in- November to educate residents on save money on transit. IRS Section 132(f) allows for employees to have up cidents. the change, and will continue to to $245 a month deducted pre-tax to pay for transit or vanpool commuting For the public, the service offers provide information through CAPS, expenses. Below is an example of the savings. the opportunity to make a report community groups and the faith when it is convenient for them, as community. For more information ARS is staffed 24/7 and allows for on this change or questions on 9-1- direct connection to other support 1 complaints vs. 3-1-1 complaints, requests, such as assignment of an please contact the 22nd District evidence technician. Moving for- CAPS Office at (312) 745-0620. ward, all calls meeting the identified

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Problem Home Snow Removal Inspections Notice Is there a problem home on your block? The City of Chicago has strict regula- This winter, all resi- tions regarding homes in disrepair, dents are asked NOT as well as vacant or abandoned to shovel, plow or blow homes. These properties can become eyesores and snow from their sidewalks drive down the value of or driveways into the streets. surrounding properties. If This extra snow in the streets you have a problem property makes it extremely difficult for salt on your block, please report trucks to get through, and can in- it to Alderman O’Shea’s office crease the chances of ice reforming at (773) 238-8776 or ward19@ cityofchicago.org so appro- and lead to accidents. priate action can be taken.

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 8 Beverly Ridge Honoring Conner Lowry Friday, March 1, 2013 is the Church, 10234 S. Washtenaw Ave., one year anniversary of the tragic at 8:15am on Friday, March 1, 2013. Homeowners Association death of U.S. Marine The mass will be fol- Cpl. Conner T. Lowry. lowed immediately by Seeks New Members Cpl Lowry died while a ceremony dedicating bravely serving his the intersection of 103rd The past two years has brought want to see Ridge Park flourish for country in Afghanistan. & Maplewood Ave. to great pride in our community with our community. He was a true American Cpl. Conner Lowry. the revitalization of the Bev- Our organization hosts Hero whose ultimate Both the mass and the erly Ridge Homeowners community events to en- sacrifice will never be ceremony are open to Association (BRHA). We courage neighbors to forgotten. the public; please join have a vibrant group meet each other and Family and friends us to remember Con- willing and ready to work together to im- will celebrate Con- ner’s sacrifice and pay tackle key issues in prove the area. The Fall ner’s life at a Memorial tribute to his courage our community. Most BRHA meet and greet Mass at St. John Fisher and bravery. recently, we have was a huge success worked on pre- attracting a large liminary plans for crowd interested in a streetscape project our organization. On Winter Farmers’ Market & near the 99th Street Saturday, March 23rd, Metra Station. The BRHA believes we will hold our 2nd Annual Easter Fair Trade Marketplace that this area, a gateway to our com- Egg Hunt at Ridge Park; please visit munity, would greatly benefit from our website for more information at The Green Sanctuary Group Purchase products you enjoy enhanced lighting and infrastruc- www.beverlybrha.com. of Beverly Unitarian Church will while helping small farmers extend ture improvements which invite As we continue to create a sense host a Winter Farmers’ Market & their income beyond growing sea- pedestrian traffic to local shops and of belonging, make our neighbor- Fair Trade Marketplace on Sat- son. Winter Farmers’ Markets are a restaurants, while promoting public hood safe and improve our vital as- urday, March 9, 2013 project of the Churches safety for residents traveling to or sets within our great community, from 9:00am-1:00pm Center for Land & Peo- from downtown. we ask you to be part of it! E-mail at the Beverly Unitar- ple. The farmers donate In the coming months, we will us with your information at bever- ian Church (the Castle), 10% of their receipts work to make improvements to an- [email protected] . We look for- 10244 S. Longwood Dr. to the Harvest of Hope other gem in our community, Ridge ward to your active participation There you can find a se- Fund to aid families Park. This park holds some of our in honoring our past, embracing lection of organic pro- in crisis. This Winter biggest events including the Ridge the present and creating the future. duce and herbs, meat Farmers’ Market will Run and Beverly Breast Cancer The BRHA is honored, humbled and from grass fed animals, also include space for Walk. BRHA hopes to work with the happy to listen, explore and act on and poultry products Fair Trade Retailers to Chicago Park District to spruce up behalf of this beautiful area with the produced without showcase their prod- and modernize the main entrance best neighbors in the greatest city in growth hormones. There will also ucts. For further information, please of Ridge Park with plantings and the world. be locally produced foods, includ- call the Green Sanctuary Group at a more inviting atmosphere. We Be a part of the BRHA! ing honey, cheese and baked goods. (708) 423-6392.

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 9 Swing to Big Band Sounds at the 19th Ward’s Spring Fling Tuesday, March 19, 2013 12:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St. $5 Admission includes family style dinner & dessert. Cash bar available.

Live Music for Dancing & Singing Along Casino-Style Card Games Provided

Open to 19th Ward Residents Only Space is limited, reservations required 773-238-8776 or [email protected]

SPONSORED BY: MATT O’SHEA BILL CUNNINGHAM FRAN HURLEY DAN LIPINSKI ALDERMAN STATE SENATOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE U.S. CONGRESSMAN

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 10 Parks & Recreation Take the Plunge with the 19th Ward Youth Foundation On Sunday, March 3, 2013, Spe- To register, please visit soschi- Money raised through the Chi- 11am-2pm. Admission is free and cial Olympics Chicago will host the cago.org and sign up for cago Polar Plunge helps participants will receive free food 13th Annual Polar Plunge at North the polar plunge. When to provide year-round and non-alcoholic beverages. Warm Avenue Beach. Senator Bill Cun- completing your regis- programming and ac- up and celebrate with great music. ningham, Representative Fran Hur- tration, please select tivities for the more Cash bar available. To register with ley, & Alderman Matt O’Shea are the 19th Ward than 5000 Chicago- the 19th Ward Youth Foundation organization a 19th Ward Youth Youth Founda- area Special Olym- Team, please visit www.sochicago. Foundation team to compete in this tion team and se- pics athletes. Af- org and register for the Chicago Po- year’s Plunge. Our group will meet lect the 11:00am ter the Plunge, a lar Plunge. Participants can choose at McNally’s, 11136 S. Western Ave., start wave. Partici- “Melt Down par- “Join A Team” and select the 19th at 9:00am and depart by bus to the pants in the Polar ty” will take place Ward Youth Foundation Team. All event. The bus will then return to Plunge are asked to inside the North money will benefit Special Olym- McNally’s afterwards where the bar raise a minimum of $150 Avenue Beach boathouse pics Chicago. will be offering drink specials. for Special Olympics Chicago. and in expanded heated tents from

Work Out to Wipe Out Domestic Violence The GFWC IL Morgan Park Junior Ever wanted to try belly danc- capacities. Please note a res- Work Out to Wipe Out Domestic Woman’s Club invites you to get ing? Pilates? Yoga? Are you curi- ervation may be required; and Violence Benefit Day t-shirts can be up, get out, and get active on Sat- ous about Tai Chi? Want to start you may be required to bring purchased in advance at Standard urday, March 23rd, and participate strength training? Improve your a mat, racquet, or other equip- Bank & Trust (2400 W. 95th St.) and in the second annual Work Out to golf game? You will find all of ment. Running Excels (10328 S. Western Wipe Out Domestic Violence Ben- these activities and more offered Ave.) from February 25th through • Select an activity and work out efit Day. This year, fifteen fitness by Work Out to Wipe Out Domes- on Saturday, March 23rd. March 31st for $15. T-Shirts were businesses and individual fitness tic Violence Benefit Day Partners. made possible by Standard Bank & professionals are offering a wide Here’s how you can participate: • The activity provider will col- Trust. Their support allows all pro- array of special activities for the lect your donation to support ceeds from T-Shirt sales to directly • From the menu of scheduled day. All participants will be asked A New Direction Beverly/Mor- benefit A New Direction Beverly / activities provided, find an ac- gan Park (A.N.D.) to make a donation to A New Direc- tivity (or several activities) that Morgan Park. tion Beverly/Morgan Park (A.N.D.), appeals to you. • Get a buddy, spread the word! our local counseling and advocacy Ask friends, relatives, and For more information about A New agency providing services to fami- • Check ahead with the selected neighbors to participate and Direction Beverly / Morgan Park, or lies affected by domestic violence. partner or business to confirm donate on March 23rd. to make a donation, visit their Web activity offerings, times, and site (www.anewdirectionbmp.org). Work Out to Wipe Out Domestic Violence Benefit Day Menu: Saturday, March 23, 2013

BUSINESS ACTIVITY INSTRUCTOR TIME DURATION MAX Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., beverlyartcenter.org Fit & Fierce: Self-defense & workout (15 yrs &older) C Hurley, CPO 10:30am 60 min 25 Beverly Body Works Cardio Fusion class M Grady 8:30am 60 min 9815 S. Campbell, beverlybodyworks.com G Schlomas Beverly Ride On, 2940 W. 95th St., beverlyrideon.org Spin class Colleen 2pm 45 min 15 Beverly Yoga Center, 1917 W. 103rd St., beverlyyogacenter.com Restorative Flow Yoga S Bertucci 2pm 75 min 20 Core Fitness and Physical Therapy Pilates Fusion, Buff Booty, Belly Dance C Conjar 12:00 50 min 15 2940 W. 95th St., corefitnesspt.com D Fidler 1pm 50 min 15 Janine 3pm 50 min 15

CrossFit Beverly Cross Fit Games Open WOD J Gustis 9 - 11am 2hrs in 10552 S. Western Ave., crossfitbeverly.com J Sonntag 1-hr heats Curves of Beverly-Evergreen Pk Curves WO with coach, Zumba (women only) R O’Connor 8-11 am 30 min 1804 W. 103rd St., curvesinchicago.com S Wall 10am 60 min 20 Evergreen Racquet & Fitness, 2700 W. 91st St. Yoga (bring mat), Tennis Drills, M Holland 9am 60 min 18 evergreenhealthclub.com (Bring racquet for Drills) Pilates Fusion, Tennis Drills L Lebold 9am 60 min 15 M Holland 10am 60 min 18 L Lebold 12pm 60 min 15 Fit Code Bootcamps Large group personal training session (Boot Camp) S Matsey 9am 60 min 60 10318 S. Western Ave., chicagolandbootcamp.com M Torres Klees Golf Shop Driver fitting D Callahan Make appt. 30 min 10436 S Western Ave., kleesgolf.com on 3/23 Natural Instincts Physical Therapy & Wellness Center Tai Chi, Yoga (bring mat), Brazilian dance L Williams 10:15am 60 min 12 11113 S. Western Ave., naturalinstinctsandyou.com E Kelly 11:30am 60 min 12 A Lindsay 12:45pm 60 min 12 Running Excels 4-12 mi training run J Pacente 7am 1-2 hrs 10328 S. Western Ave., runningexcels.com (event t-shirts for sale during March at this location) B Lynch Shannon Center, St. Xavier Strength Interval , Zumba (18 yrs and older) C Andrews 9:30am 60 min 45 3700 W. 103rd St., sxu.edu J Thiel 2pm 60 min 45 Women’s Workout & Wellness (women only) Yoga (bring mat), Zumba, Step, BodyFit, Crystal 8:15am 45 min 4130 Southwest Hwy., W3body.com Pilates, KickinCoreBall Chrisana 9am 60 min Adela 10am 60 min Elizabeth 11am 60 min Genesis 12pm 60 min Elizabeth 1pm 60 min Yoga w/ Donna Wilkinson, Chicago Ag High Sch (gym) Yoga (bring mat) Donna Wilkinson 9am 60 min 3857 W. 111th St., 773-881-3240

If you don’t see your exercise facility here ask them to participate! Inquire by e-mail: [email protected]

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 11 Parks & Recreation Spring Clean and Green Chicago Matt O’Shea th Clean & Green Chicago will be For more than two decades, 19 Ward Alderman held on Saturday, April 20, 2013. Chicago’s Clean & Green volunteer Through this popular volunteer clean-up program has been bring- presents... clean-up program, residents, civic ing the City together with commu- associations and other community nity groups and area residents to groups can register to borrow tools clean and beautify neighborhoods to clean and bag debris from local citywide. Please join us this year Bike Across America parks, schools, forest preserves and on April 20th and help make a big without leaving the 19th Ward other public spaces. The Depart- difference in our community! To ment of Streets & Sanitation will register, contact Maureen Chausse then coordinate special debris pick- at (773) 238-8776 or maureen. ups for cleaned areas. [email protected].

Saturday, May 18, 2013 10:00 A.M. Mt. Greenwood Park 3721 W. 111th St. For more information contact: Maureen Chausse at (773) 238-8776 or [email protected].

Visit us online at chicagoagr.org

Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences 3857 W. 111th Street • (773) 535-2500 SPONSORED BY: www.chicagoagr.org

A nationally recognized college preparatory ALDERMAN STATE SENATOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE MT. GREENWOOD PARK MATT O’SHEA BILL CUNNINGHAM FRAN HURLEY ADVISORY COUNCIL curriculum, preparing students for professions and careers in the agricultural sciences.

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 12 Legislative Update Area Officials Reach Breakthrough with Mount Hope Cemetery The management of a local cem- funerals traveling to the cemetery, sion for a murdered gang member etery that has been the scene of mas- which has required the Chicago Po- erupted in chaos. Several arrests sive traffic jams and frequent gang lice Department and Cook County were made of gang members who funerals has committed to opening Sheriff’s Police to allocate signifi- attended the funeral and Chicago a new entry and exit-way on their cant resources to the area to prevent Police recovered a gun from a car property. Mount Hope Cemetery, any acts of violence. that broke away from the proces- located at 115th and Fairfield, plans After several meetings with sion just blocks from the cemetery. to complete construction of a south elected officials and neighbors, the That and dozens of other incidents gate onto 119th Street before the Mount Hope ownership initially involving gang funerals at Mount end of the year, which area officials attempted to answer the commu- Hope spurred nearly 200 area resi- hope will relieve vehicle congestion nity’s concerns by working to better dents to stage a “silent protest” near and improve public safety in the coordinate arrival times with funer- the cemetery. Holding signs that neighborhood. al directors and by paying for Sher- read “Respect the Living and the “As Mount Hope has grown into iff’s Police officers to direct traffic Dead,” the protesters called on the the busiest cemetery in the entire on 115th Street on the cemetery’s cemetery owners to take more ac- Department to complete work on state of Illinois, it has become abun- busiest day. But those measures did tion. the 119th Street shoulder before the dantly clear that it cannot continue little to solve the problem. After another round of meet- winter weather took hold. to operate with only one entrance,” “One Saturday a total of 29 fu- ings with local elected officials, the “Commissioner Daley did a tre- said State Senator Bill Cunningham, neral processions arrived at Mount owner of Mount Hope presented mendous job cutting through the who has spearheaded efforts by Hope in less than five hours,” Cun- Cunningham with a signed letter in county bureaucracy in a matter of elected officials to solve the prob- ningham said. “Even a cemetery December 2012 in which he com- days to make sure 119th Street was lem. “We are pleased that the cem- with multiple entrances on a multi- mitted to opening a second entry prepared for this project,” O’Shea etery management has acknowl- lane commercial street would ex- and exit gate during 2013. said. “All that’s left for Mount Hope edged this problem and will address perience traffic gridlock with that “From the start, we made it to do is extend their existing interior it by adding a secondary entry and volume. But Mount Hope is a cem- clear to Mount Hope that the best road to their fence line.” exit on the south end of their prop- etery with only one entrance and solution to the problem was a new Additionally, Cunningham has erty.” it’s on a residential street. It doesn’t gate and driveway for vehicle traf- joined with State Representative For more than two years, Cun- matter how much coordination you fic,” Alderman O’Shea said. “We Fran Hurley to introduce legisla- ningham has worked with Alder- do with funeral directors and how are pleased that they have taken a tion in Springfield that will provide man Matt O’Shea, former Alderman much security you have in place big step toward being a good neigh- police with a new tool to crackdown Ginger Rugai, former Senator Ed -- that much traffic not only shuts bor and a responsible business by on so-called “gang funerals.” The Maloney, Cook County Commis- down streets near the cemetery, it building a secondary entry and exit legislation will empower local po- sioner John Daley, and Sheriff Tom creates an unsafe situation for the on 119th Street.” lice departments to seize the cars Dart to address the concerns of area neighborhood.” O’Shea credited Cook County of individuals who drive recklessly residents who have been affected by Last September, the situation at Commissioner John Daley with get- in funeral processions by swerving the severe traffic congestion. The Mount Hope reached a dangerous ting the project started by arrang- in traffic or hanging out of vehicle area has also been plagued by gang low-point when a funeral proces- ing for the Cook County Highway windows. Hurley Encourages Residents to Take Advantage of Heating Assistance Program HEAP is a lifeline that keeps families warm and safe.” LIHEAP provides grants to assist low-income households in paying gas and electric bills. Eligible households can receive reconnection assistance, furnace replacement assistance, and one-time or monthly help with gas or electric utility bills. Residents must demonstrate a financial need based on monthly income. The current monthly income limits are $1,396 for a household of one; $1,891 for a household of two, Sunday, March 3, 2013 and $2,386 for a household of three. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For additional income restric- tions and information regarding Evergreen Park High School LIHEAP assistance, local residents 9901 South Kedzie As the temperatures continue should contact the Community to drop, state Rep. Fran Hurley is and Economic Development Asso- Cure your winter cabin fever! reminding local residents that the ciation of Cook County (CEDA) at Swim laps, ride the stationary Low Income Home Energy Assis- (800) 571-2332 or visit www.CED- bike, and run on the treadmill tance Program (LIHEAP) Winter Aorg.net. To make an appointment Heating Program is available to in- to receive assistance, call the CEDA for fun and prizes. dividuals and families in need. Energy Hotline at (800) 571-2332. 15 minutes on each - go at your “The winter months are a very Grants are provided on a first-come, own pace. difficult time for families struggling first-served basis until the available to make ends meet and LIHEAP is a funding runs out. Registration Fee: $25 very helpful program,” said Hurley. For more information, contact For more information, please call “The weather is getting colder and Hurley’s constituent services office (708) 425-0571. this is vital program to help those at (773) 445-8128 or info@franhur- going through a difficult time. LI- ley.com.

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 13 Beverly Arts Center Schedule Music Comedy for a Cause Non-Concrete Abstract Paintings and Drawings by Steve Sherrell, Get up and move with JC Brooks Patti Vasquez, “Lipstick Mom,” through Mar. 10. This exhibit is a & the Uptown Sound, Fri., March April 19, 8 p.m. Patti Vasquez’s series of abstractions with a sense 1, 8 p.m., Beverly Arts Center, 2407 Lipstick Mom Movement offers a of play. Sherrell has been making W. 111th St. (111th Street south hilarious take relationships, pop and showing art in the Chicago area on Western Avenue), Chicago. culture and random encounters for many years. This Chicago-based band get with strangers who have no idea crowds dancing with their post- she’s cataloging their ridiculous Revelations: Interrogating the punk infused soul sound, ranging behavior to share with audiences all Sacred, Mar. 19-Apr. 18. Curated from charismatic raw emotion to over the world. Vasquez and BAC by Maureen Riley of Saint Xavier garage rock. They play aggressive will donate half the proceeds from University, the exhibition explores dance music with lyrics that dig this show to the Little Company the extent to which individuals deep and hit hard. Tickets: $24 of Mary Hospital Comprehensive remain intimately connected to ($22/BAC members). Buy online Breast Health Center through Beverly Arts Center religious faith as well as the ways in at www.beverlyartcenter.org. For the Beverly Breast Cancer Walk. 2407 W. 111th St. which religion is becoming a less information, call 773-445-3838. Tickets: $21 773-445-3838 significant value in post-Christian www.beverlyartcenter.org culture. Free reception and panel discussion Mar. 23, 5-7p.m. BAC Professional Theater Series BACinema Southland theater fans eager to First run, independent and foreign enjoy professional performances films every Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., nearer to home are invited to take $7.50 ($5.50/BAC members). advantage of special savings on the Beverly Arts Center’s Professional “Samsara” Wed., Feb. 20, 7:30 Theater Series: four-show package p.m., documents sacred grounds, for $75 ($68 for BAC members) disaster zones, industrial sites and or in a three-show package for natural wonders using visual and a 10% discount. (The series was Tributosaurus – Chicago’s favorite In the Gallery musical artistry to combine the made possible by a grant from the tribute band – becomes iconic ancient and the modern. Gallery hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Chicago Community Trust) Belfast-born singer/songwriter Mon,. through Fri., 10 a.m. to 6 Van Morrison, performing “Leonie” Wed., Feb. 27, the true p.m. Sat., and 1 to 5 p.m. Sun. “After” will be performed by the rock and soul-inspired hits like story of Leonie Gilmour (Emily Profiles Theatre Company Feb. 22 “Moondance” and “Brown Eyed Mortimer), an independent young Calling South Side Artists! Area and 23, 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 24, 3:30 Girl,” Fri., Mar. 15, 8 p.m. Beverly woman in turn-of-the-20th century artists of all ages are invited to p.m. “After” by Chad Beckim is Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. Japan who becomes the editor – share their impression of what about a man exonerated by DNA (111th Street south on Western and lover – of the famous Japanese the South Side means to them evidence after 17 years in prison Avenue), Chicago. $36 ($33/ poet, Yone Noguchi, and finds through the 3rd Annual South who struggles to re-assimilate to BAC members). Buy online at herself cast along to raise her child Side Impressions Art Competition life in the regular world and deal www.beverlyartcenter.org. For in a society with few opportunities and Exhibit at the Beverly with the anger of having his youth information, call 773-445-3838. for women. Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., destroyed. Individual tickets: $26 Chicago. Entry deadline is March ($23/BAC members). 1. Details and applications are available at the BAC or online at www.beverlyartcenter.org. Works by finalists and winners will be on exhibit at the BAC March 15 through Apri. 21. For more information contact Carla Winterbottom, 773-445-3838 ext. “The Waiting Room” Wed., Mar. 203 or Carla@beverlyartcenter. 6, a character-driven documentary org. about a public hospital struggling Porchlight Music Theater’s “Lady Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with to care for a community of largely Alter Ego: Mixed media paintings Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill” Paddy Homan, traditional and uninsured patients. by Chandrika Marla, through Mar. will be performed Mar. 22 and 23, original entertainment from an 10. Chandrika Marla’s paintings 7:30 p.m. and Mar. 24, 3:30 p.m. Set outstanding Irish tenor, Sun., Oscar-Nominated Short Films explore relationships and self- in a seedy bar, Philadelphia, 1959, March 17, 2pm $18 ($16/BAC 2013: Live Action, Wed., Mar. 27, image. Trained as a fashion witness one of last performances members) in advance or $20 at featuring five films nominated designer, her recent works combine of the great Miss Billie Holiday. the door. Beverly Arts Center, for Best Live Action Short by acrylic and block-printed fabrics to Individual tickets: $26 ($23/BAC 2407 W. 111th St. Buy online at the Academy of Motion Picture suggest the power of clothing as a members). www.beverlyartcenter.org. For Arts and Sciences. “Death of a social bond. www.chandrikamarla. information, call 773-445-3838. Shadow” (A fallen soldier tries com. The Guild Literary Complex, to regain life by capturing other a community-based literary people’s shadows as they die), 38 Birds - Paintings by William organization, will perform “Tour “Henry” (When the love of his life Eckhardt Kohler, through Mar. 10, Guides” Apr. 5 and 6, 7:30 p.m., and mysteriously disappears, a great This show will offer a selection of Apr. 7, 3:30 p.m. Individual tickets: concert pianist’s life is thrown into William Eckhardt Kohler’s works $16 ($13/BAC members). turmoil), “Curfew” (Richie gets from the last ten years. www. a call when his estranged sister williekohler.com. Neil Simon’s “They’re Playing is looking for a babysitter for her Our Song,” a Beverly Arts Center nine-year-old daughter), “Buzkashi production, June 7 and 8, 7:30 p.m., Boys” (The coming of age story of June 9, 3:30 p.m., June 14 & 15 7:30 a charismatic street urchin and a p.m., and June 16, 3:30 p.m. This defiant blacksmith’s son who try to musical uses story and song to realize their dreams in a country at bring a couple through a series of war), and “Asad” (A fable about a trials and over a number of hurdles. Somali boy who struggles to survive Individual tickets are $23 ($21/ in his war-torn land.) BAC).

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 14 Senior Citizen News Smith Village names Marti Jatis executive director

Marti Jatis, 39, has been named 113th Place in Chicago’s Southside rector who was named chief execu- Washington and Jane Smith Com- executive director of Smith village, Beverly neighborhood. The an- tive officer of Smith Senior Living, munity. The property was com- a continuing care retirement com- nouncement was made by Kevin the not-for-profit organization that pletely redeveloped in late 2007 and munity (CCRC) located at 2320 W. McGee, the previous executive di- sponsors Smith Village and Smith renamed Smith Village. Crossing, in Orland Park, Ill. She briefly worked as director of “Smith residents often associate food and nutrition services for what Marti with special celebrations and is now MetroSouth Medical Center an upscale dining experience,” says in Blue Island but returned to Smith McGee. “Truly a part of our Smith Senior Living when it completed family, Marti has helped many resi- Smith Crossing’s Orland Park cam- dents plan celebrations for birth- pus in 2004. days, anniversaries, and other spe- “I discovered I preferred serv- cial occasions. I’m confident she ing residents more than hospital brings that same enthusiastic spirit patients because here at Smith Vil- and talent to her leadership of the lage we enjoy long term relation- entire Smith Village community.” ships. Food is a celebration of life Jatis, who is from Mt. Green- and goes beyond basic sustenance.” wood, graduated from Mother Jatis looks ahead adding, “My re- McAuley High School in 1991. She sponsibilities have broadened to all received her Bachelor’s and Mas- aspects of life here at Smith Village ter’s degrees in Nutrition from but my goal remains the same—to Northern Illinois University. She is support staff development and cre- a registered dietitian and a licensed ativity that will add to the quality of nursing home administrator. She life for the people who reside in our first started with the Smith commu- community”. nities in 1998 as the dietitian for the

Smith Village resident lives with spirit of adventure, encourages volunteer efforts for Misericordia

Few people embrace the spirit and 100 Caucasians lived in Barrow, nity’s monthly news- of adventure quite like Marge Mur- Murphy says. She made do in the letter. She moved to phy, 73, a resident of Smith Village, frontier environment, taking on re- Smith Village three and a continuing care retirement com- sponsibilities beyond her training. a half years ago from munity located at 2320 W. 113th “I wasn’t really taught how to suture Chicago’s North Side to Place in Chicago’s South Side Bev- patients, but somebody had to do be near her sister who erly neighborhood. it.” lives in Palos Heights. After earning a degree from St. The adventure changed her for- Since then, she’s made Francis School of Nursing in Evan- ever. She returned to Chicago con- many friends. ston, then working for a year as cerned that if she resumed nursing Beyond moving to a nurse at University of Chicago she might overstep her bounds and Alaska, Murphy has va- Hospitals and a year in San Fran- make a wrong move, so she took a cationed in Ireland, Ja- cisco, Murphy decided she needed break. pan, China and Africa. a change. For her, that meant mov- She invested in a company that “I’ve never been afraid ing to Barrow, Alaska, the northern- made convention exhibits, and then of a lot of things,” she most city in the United States lo- worked for the Joint Commission on says. “I just did them cated 320 miles north of the Arctic Accreditation of Hospitals, writing and still do. That’s just Circle. the first standards for psychiatric the way I am.” She recounts how at the age of facilities for children and editing a Murphy encourag- 21 in 1960 she made her way from textbook on child psychiatry. es everyone to volun- the small airport to her living quar- “After that,” she says, “I started teer and suggests par- ters via dog sled. “It was very cold,” the best job ever, at Misericordia, ticipation in this year’s she says. “The temperature was 59 home to more than 600 adults and Misericordia Candy below zero and the wind was blow- children with developmental and Days collection, Friday ing at 79 miles an hour.” Murphy physical disabilities.” For two years, and Saturday, April 27 recalls, “I was wearing nearly every she volunteered and then was hired and 28th. For more in- article of clothing I owned, includ- in 1982. Murphy continued working formation, prospective ing two pair of pajamas.” there for 28 years and soon took on volunteers may call For 18 months she and another responsibilities for organizing fun- 773-273-2768 or sign up to volun- ing, a not-for-profit organization young nurse worked in a 12-bed draising activities and direct-mail teer online at www.misericordia. serving older adults since 1924, hospital, caring for sick and injured campaigns and for writing grant org. Smith Village provides spacious people and delivering babies. “I applications. In 1985, she man- residences and engaging programs presented one woman with her new aged and coordinated all volunteer About Smith Village for independent living, as well as as- daughter,” Murphy says. “When I involvement for the organization’s Smith Village, a continuing care sisted living, memory support and said, ‘Here, do you want your baby?’ first Candy Days, an annual event retirement community at 2320 W. skilled nursing care. Smith Village she said to me, ‘Do you?’ She was that most recently raised $1.2 mil- 113th Place in Chicago’s Beverly also provides short-term rehabilita- serious. Not too long before that lion. neighborhood, offers resort-style tion services for residents and oth- they were putting girl babies out on Murphy still volunteers two retirement living with apartments ers requiring assistance after sur- the ice flows. This was before the days a week at Misericordia. She and appealing common areas for gery or a medical incident. pipeline.” also writes profiles of fellow Smith residents at all levels of care. For more information about At the time, about 1,300 Eskimos Village residents for the commu- Sponsored by Smith Senior Liv- Smith Village, call 773-474-7300 or visit SmithVillage.org.

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Free Transit & Senior Citizen Property License Plate Discount Tax Exemption Info The Cook County Assessor’s Office has extended the deadline for the Applications Online Senior Citizen and Senior Freeze Exemptions until Wednesday, Febru- Mounting budget difficulties are no longer available. ary 20, 2013, so that as many seniors as possible may take advantage of have forced the State to eliminate Internet filing for these pro- these important money saving exemptions. Application forms for these the popular Illinois Cares Rx & Cir- grams is quick and easy. Also, the exemptions must be completed each year in order to receive the savings. cuit Breaker Property Tax Relief benefits are now available for two All exemptions appear as deductions on second-installment tax bills. programs for senior citizens. They years once you have been approved. To qualify for the Senior Citizen Exemption for the taxable year 2012, will still offer free transit rides to If you have filed this year (2013), you the property owner must have: eligible senior citizens and people will not need to file again with Ben- • Been born prior to or in the year 1947, with disabilities as well as the senior efit Access until 2015. For assistance • Owned the property, or have a lease or contract which makes them citizen license plate discount. Ap- with this program, please contact responsible for the real estate taxes, and plications for these programs are the office of Senator Bill Cunning- • Used the property as a principal place of residence. now available only online at www. ham & Representative Fran Hurley state.il.us/aging. Paper applications at (773) 445-8128. The Senior Freeze Exemption allows a senior to apply for a freeze of the equalized assessed value of the property. To qualify for the Senior Freeze Exemption for the taxable year 2012, taxpayers must have: • Been born prior to or in the year 1947, Senior Services Fair • A total household income of $55,000 or less for income tax year 2011, On Thursday, February 21, cluding medicare, medicade, social • Owned the property or had a legal, equitable or leasehold interest in 2012, U.S. Congressman Dan Lipin- security, and property tax exemp- the property on January 1, 2011 and January 1, 2012, ski, State Senator Bill Cunningham, tions. Hopefully you can join us and • Used the property as a principal place of residence as of January 1, State Representative Fran Hurley, take advantage of all the programs 2011 and January 1, 2012, and and Alderman Matt O’Shea will and benefits to which you are en- • Been liable for the payment of 2011 and 2012 property taxes. co-host a Senior Citizen Fair at Mt. titled. Greenwood Park, 3721 W. 111th St. Please contact Maureen All Seniors should have received exemption application forms in the from 9:30am-11:30am. Information Chausse at Alderman O’Shea’s Of- mail. You may also obtain forms at either of Alderman O’Shea’s office and assistance will be available on fice with any questions at (773) 238- locations, or online at www.the19thward.com or www.cookcountyas- various federal, state, county, and 8776 or maureen@the19thward. sessor.com. If you have any questions please contact Colleen at (773) city programs for senior citizens in- com. 238-8766.

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 16 Ways to Show Your Parenting with the Support for the South Brain in Mind This spring, the 19th Ward is tools that result from it, can em- Side Irish Parade partnering with neighborhood power parents to raise kids who are schools and businesses to host happy, healthy, balanced, and more Alderman Matt O’Shea invites a special occasion or honor a loved Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, bestselling confident. you to join in supporting the 2013 one. The Family Banners cost $225 author of The Whole Brain Child, The effort to bring Dr. Tina South Side Irish Parade fast ap- and include professional hanging for a special seminar for parents Bryson to our neighborhood is proaching on March 10, 2013. Along and storage. You will also receive a and educators. The event will take rooted in our communities’ deep with the rest of the community, mini-banner suitable for framing. place on Wednesday, commitment to our your support helps make this annu- Parade merchandise will also be April 10th at St. Xavier children,” says Carly al event a great experience steeped available for purchase. University from 7:00- Carney owner of Bev- in family and tradition. Show your support for this 9:00pm. erly Yoga Center who There are many ways you and year’s parade by considering be- The seminar will spearheaded this ef- your family can support the 2013 ing a Parade volunteer and by sim- focus on giving adults fort.” I think as parents South Side Irish Parade. You can ply joining with the community to greater understand- we all wish we had purchase grand raffle tickets for the make the parade family-friendly, ing on how children’s more insight into what “Luck of the Irish” prize of $10,000, safe and fun! brains work. Specifi- happens with our chil- or visit the official South Side Irish Grand raffle tickets for the “Luck cally, it will empower dren when they are Parade store to purchase official of the Irish” prize can be purchased parents and teach- having a hard time in merchandise to wear on Parade at the South Side Irish Parade store ers to better connect life and how we can Day! at 10934 S. Western. Also, please vis- with our children and better connect and You also still have a chance to it the official South Side Irish Face- provide tools to better communicate with purchase a Family Banner that will book page for more information to handle everyday chal- them.” line the parade route to pay tribute share with your friends and family. lenges. The Center for Psy- to your own “Irish Clan,” celebrate “Parenting with chological Services, the Brain in Mind” will introduce St. Xavier University, Barbara Vick parents and teachers to essential Early Childhood and Family Center, and groundbreaking science in an Keller Regional Gifted Center and accessible, interesting, and practical Southtown Health Foods Store are way. The seminar will provide prac- sponsors for this event to make it tical tools and solutions that can be free for our neighborhood residents. applied to the daily situations par- During the month of March, the ents encounter. This presentation Beverly Yoga Center will be host- will use stories and humor to teach ing book discussions to further en- practical information about a child’s hance the seminar. Those dates will brain and offer a new perspective on be released soon. some of adult’s most pressing con- Books are available at the Bever- cerns. Some of the topics that will ly Yoga Center (1917 W. 103rd Street) be covered include communicating and Southtown Health Foods (2100 more effectively with children when W. 95th Street). they’re irrational, disciplining in a This event is free, but tickets way that’s effective and loving, and are required. To reserve your ticket understanding how a new approach please visit www.beverlyyogacen- to dealing with tantrums helps their ter.com. If you have any questions brain develop. about the event you may contact The “Brain-in-Mind” perspec- the Beverly Yoga Center at bever- tive, along with the many practical [email protected].

WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 17 On February 4, 2010, Marty was an in- Marty Furlong was diag- credible husband and fa- nosed with Stage IV Gas- ther. He was often seen tric/Stomach Cancer, outside with a smile on Learn how to take care at the age of 39. Marty his face, while playing had not been catch or basket- of neighborhood trees! sick a day in ball with his his life and in children, as TreeKeepers is a program of Openlands, fact had been well as many the picture of others from the a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting and health. This news neighborhood. enhancing public open space in northeast Illinois. was devastating! Their house was After many tests and procedures, always full of kids, no matter how Openlands is holding a 7 session training Marty began an extremely aggres- badly he felt. Unfortunately, Marty class to become a volunteer TreeKeeper. sive regimen of treatment. He un- will never get to see his kids grow derwent months of chemotherapy up. Tara is now left with the over- Classes start March 2, 2013 administered 24 hours a day and whelming task of raising their chil- at the Beverly Art Center. had surgery to remove his stom- dren alone while finding a way to ach and part of his esophagus. Un- financially support & educate her Contact TreeKeeper Jim DeHorn at 312-863-6259 or fortunately, the cancer continued young family, pick up an application at the BAC to grow and spread. He flew down Most of us have been affected to Texas in search of a miracle. He in some way by this horrific disease. enrolled in every clinical trial that Marty suffered for two years and in was available and any experimental spite of the odds, was convinced he treatment that he could find. But, would beat this disease. He fought on February 27, 2012, Marty’s cou- so hard to be here for his family. We rageous battle came to an end less will continue to FIGHT LIKE MAR- than a week after ending treatment. TY in his honor! Marty was a lifelong resident of Family and friends of Marty are the South Side where he attended now hosting a benefit on March 2, St. John Fisher Grammar School 2013 at 115 Bourbon Street to assist and then went on to Mount Car- in the continuing support and edu- mel High School where he played cation of their four children. Tick- baseball. In 1997, Marty married the ets are $35 and can be purchased love of his life, Tara (Henry). They online at www.rememberingmarty. settled in Evergreen Park and chose com. The committee is also looking Most Holy Redeemer Parish to raise for donations and sponsors of any their family because it is a commu- kind (prizes, beverages, gifts, mon- nity built on faith and family values. etary donations). Thank you deeply Marty and Tara have four children for your generosity and support - Grace, 13, Gillian 11, Olivia, 9 and and look forward to seeing you on Marty, Jr. 7. March 2, 2013.

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WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 18 Electronics & Household Hazardous Waste Make the Connection Recycling Options Help your Child Succeed Green Sanctuary Group of the Beverly Unitarian Church, Our Philosophy 10244 S. Longwood, All students learn differently. We provide tutoring services for students of all ages, 773-233-7080, Kelly McCarthy from preschoolthrough college, in all academic areas The Green Sanctuary Group accepts throughout the year. If your child is struggling in household hazardous waste, including com- school or has special needs, please call for information about our programs. Our tutoring is highly puter and electronics waste. The next collec- individualized, and all of our accredited teachers use tion date is Saturday, April 6, 2013 from 8:30am-11:00am proven, effective methods to help your child become a successful student. The following items will be accepted, on the condition that any hazardous chemicals are properly sealed: antifreeze, used motor oil, old gasoline, oil-based (NO latex, NO acrylic) paints, paint thinners, aerosol paints, her- Academic Tutoring bicides, insecticides, pesticides, lawn chemicals, solvents, drain cleaners, Preschool & Kindergarten cleaning products, pool chemicals, hobby chemicals, mercury, fluorescent Beginning reading and math skills, fine motor skills, phonological awareness... lamps and projector bulbs, and cell phones. This is a service that we will setting a strong foundation for learning. offer to residents of Beverly, Morgan Park and vicinity. Modest contribu- Elementary School tions to help offset transportation costs are appreciated. Tutoring in reading comprehension, spelling, math, writing skills, homework help, organizational and test taking and study skills. We also offer special programs to We CANNOT accept any water based paints, Freon gas, incandescent help students with ADD or ADHD. bulbs, water soluble calk or mortar, land line or cordless phones, appli- ances, or bio-hazardous waste. We have to refuse these materials. High School Tutoring in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, biology, chemistry, writing skills, study There will also be bins for eyeglasses, athletic shoes, cell phones and print- skills, ACT and SAT test prep. er cartridges. College Homework help including math, writing skills, test prep and study skills. Village of Evergreen Park, 3225 W. 93rd Street 708-422-1551, Village Hall Specialty Programs Wilson Reading Program evergreenpark-ill.com/archives/37/recyclingguide2012.pdf This program teaches reading and spelling skills. It is used with students of all ages Evergreen Park has an electronics recycling program and the collection who are struggling with learning to read. It also addresses reading fluency. site is open Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 8-3. The village also Visualizing/Verbalizing lists local businesses on its website which collect all items from automo- Lindamood-bell Program for students of all ages struggling with reading biles to televisions. Please contact the business to see if fees are charged. comprehension.

On Cloud Nine Village of Oak Lawn, 5532 W. 98th Street A Lindamood-Bell Program for grammar school students struggling with basic math skills. 708-636-4400, www.oaklawn-il.gov Electronic Waste Recycling Facility will take residentially generated elec- Neurofeedback tronics. The hauling of any and all items from your vehicle to the collection For all ages, from 3 years of age to adult. Neurofeedback addresses issues such as, but not limited to, ADHD, anxiety-depression, behavior disorders, headaches, containers is your responsibility. For more information, please check the seizure disorder, autism, aspergers and sensory integration. website. The Listening Program Hours of Operation Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 2 pm – 4 pm & A music-based auditory stimulation method, use to enable individuals with a broad the 2nd Saturday of the month 10 am – noon. range of challenges and abilities to achieve even more. Can be done at home.

Screening City of Chicago, 1150 N. Branch Street A screening can help determine a student’s strengths, weaknesses and academic level. This can include academic testing or screenings for visual perception, auditory www.cityofchicago.org processing problems and ADHD. The Household Chemical and Computer Recycling Facility accepts a range of items, including household cleaners, oil-based paints, solvents, Parent Guidance cell phones, compact fluorescent light bulbs, computers and related The director, Deb Gawrys is available to guide parents through the process of equipment to name a few. It does NOT accept business/commercial sec- attaining special education services, attend meetings, and communicate with tor wastes, explosives, fireworks or latex paint. Please review the full list of teachers on student progress. items in both categories before you visit.

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WWW.THE19THWARD.COM 19 IBEW Offers Celebrating Community By: Kathleen Walsh Mulcahy Apprenticeship Programs I went traveling about the neigh- I focus on what I want or what I don’t borhood this afternoon. I mailed a have rather than acknowledging and IBEW Local 134 and the Elec- tings. Registration will take place letter and greeted someone at the utilizing what I already have acces- trical Contractors’ Association will at the IBEW-NECA Technical In- mailbox doing the same. I passed a sible to me in my community. I have offer apprenticeships in the electri- stitute (6201 W. 115th St.), Monday funeral at a nearby church and said decided to visit a few businesses every cal construction and electrical com- through Friday, March 18th - March a prayer. I stopped in Calabria’s to time I travel away from my home and munications programs through the 29th, from 9:00-am-11:00am. Ap- pick up a few specials of the week and throughout the neighborhood. Electrical Joint Apprenticeship & plicants who are selected into the saw long time friends eating lunch My goal this New Year is to get Training Trust (EJATT). These ap- program from this registration will and we exchanged hugs. I continued to know my neighborhood business prenticeships are a stepping stone begin classes in 2013. on making many more stops. I went owners and their staff. These people that can lead to an exciting All applicants must to Kean to get gas, County Fair for are my neighbors too. We all need to career within the in- bring a valid driver’s li- groceries, Standard Bank, a friend’s become the story of our community. dustry. cense and your orig- home to drop off a contribution for If you are with me so far, think about Apprentices inal Social Security the Wounded Warrior Project, Dance attending a CAPS meeting, start a in the electri- Card, along with Gallery, the Ward Office, the Cem- neighborhood e mail for your neigh- cal construction the following etery….During my travels I passed bors and friends. Join the Beverly Art program learn documents that many schools, playgrounds, church- Center this year and see a film or take to assemble, in- will be kept by es, the Beverly Art Center, Smith Vil- a class. Shop, eat and drink local when stall, maintain, EJATT: a $25.00 lage, Beacon Therapeutic Center and you venture out. Join Cash Mob. In- and test electri- non-refundable many small businesses that I had such quire about the Deal of the Day. Be the cal equipment registration fee; a lovely time shopping in while pre- gift of giving and support a local char- and wiring systems a copy of your U.S. paring for the holidays. ity like I Am Who I Am, Special Olym- in residential, com- Birth Certificate, U.S. Many residents cycle, walk or run pics Chicago or the 19th Ward Youth mercial, and industrial Passport, U.S. Citizen- our historic streets. They escape from Foundation. Volunteer to beautify our settings. The apprentice pro- ship or Naturalization, or the everyday routine and see all the community in the Spring. gram is five years in duration, and is Permanent Resident Alien Card; a beauty our community possesses. If you are a new resident stop in registered with the U.S. Department copy of your high school transcript These people are present in our world. the Ward office and register to vote. of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship or diploma, or a GED certificate, We all need to become more present Head over to BAPA and pick up in- & Training. Registration will take (current high school seniors may in our neighborhood. Each and every formation from the Staff that will be place at the IBEW-NECA Technical register with acceptance contingent one of us needs to build and foster the helpful in finding your way around Institute (6201 W. 115th St.), Mon- upon graduation); and a transcript mission of community. It is no acci- the community. day through Friday, March 4th - that proves one full year of high dent that we live here in this Village at We all need to be more open to the March 15th, from 9:00am-11:00am. school OR post-high school level al- this time. growth of ourselves and the growth of Apprentices in the commu- gebra course (the GED math certifi- When I arrived home I made some our community. When visiting busi- nications program learn to install cation does not satisfy this require- hot tea and read some of the past 19th nesses, along my way, I plan to visit and maintain electronic and in- ment). Ward Quarterly publications. I made the King – Lockhart Memorial Park on formation systems in commercial, For more information, please a list of the many businesses that 106th and Western and give thanks for industrial, and residential set- visit www.ejatt.com. were advertising in the Quarterly. I the many blessings that surround me realized from my list that sometimes every day in my Ward.