NORTHLAKE CITY NEWS October 2012 CITY WIDE OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2012 12:00 - 3:00 P.M. See page 13 for details IN THIS ISSUE Congressman Mike Quigley speaks with a resident about concerns and suggestions at at “Meet and Greet” held on August 28th. More on page 12 City Desk ......................................................2 Veterans Park District Events .........................4 Leyden Township Community Center Upcoming Programs...................................10 Business Guide ......................................13-19 Classifieds ...................................................19 Calendars of Events ....................................20 Published for the City of Northlake Avenue 55 E. North Northlake, IL 60164 CITY OF NORTHLAKE 55 E. North Avenue Survey Says: “Continue Northlake Days” (708) 343-8700 The August water bill contained a survey form Township for one fireworks display at West concerning Northlake Days. We received 276 Leyden High School? Circle one. responses, roughly 10% of the surveys which were Yes – 79 No – 150 Jeffrey T. Sherwin, Mayor sent out. By a little better than a 2 to 1 margin, the sentiment was to continue Northlake Days in the 4. Should Northlake cancel the event altogether? same format. Circle one. Joanne Floistad, City Clerk Here is a breakdown of each survey questions. Yes – 48 No – 202 Fred J. Paul, Treasurer 1. Should Northlake Days continue in the same In view of the survey response, we have already format as in the past several years? begun the planning process for Northlake Days 2013 Yes – 165 No – 72 which will take place on June 28, 29 and 30. I would like to thank everyone who took the time Aldermen 2. Should Northlake Days be scaled down to just to answer the survey and also those who gave us a one day event with fireworks in the evening, additional feedback and suggestions. Ward 1 preceded with a band performance and a Bring We are always happy to hear from you, so please Your Own Picnic? (No carnival, booths, etc.) feel free to call, drop a note or contact us by e-mail at Paul Straube Circle One: [email protected]. Penny Feldmann Yes – 77 No – 157 Our next big event will be “BooFest” on Halloween. I hope to see all of you there. 3. Should the City combine with Leyden Ward 2 Sandy Delgado Thomas Padilla NO BINGO ON NOVEMBER 6, 2012 Ward 3 Rick Riesterer DUE TO ELECTIONS Mark Werba Ward 4 Rich Grochowski NORTHLAKE’S COMMISSIONS Francine Patti Youth Commission – Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Sheila Morgan, Chairman Phone (708) 531-0118 John Morgan, Katreina Voss, Sharon Budzon, Trish Patti Police Department Police Pension Board – Meets quarterly (January, April, July, October) Richard Haack, Lori Grundy, Ken Beres, William Kabler, Jay Miletello 911 (emergency) Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning & Economic Development Commission (708) 531-5755 (non-emergency) Meets upon the request of the City Council Paul Feldmann, Chairman Phone (708) 343-8700 Susan M. Maher, Irene Rodriquez, Gabriel Saucedo, Sue Costantino, Ron Boscaccy, Manuel Hernandez Fire Department Senior Citizens Commission – Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. 911 (emergency) Don Koca, Chairman; June Hunt, Virginia Chavez, Christine Maggio, Wally Tripp, Joseph LaPaglia, Diane (708) 562-3182 (non-emergency) Hanauer Community Events & Affairs – Meetings held 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Andrea Niemi, Chairman Phone: (708) 343-8700 Pat Pionto, Racquel Rodriguez-Guerrero, Tim Rail, Angelo Cannataro www.northlakecity.com [email protected] Board of Police Commissioners – Meetings held 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Roberta Larson, Chairman; William McAdow, Commissioner; Manuel Ferra, Commissioner 2 Northlake City News Rebate Available for Pet Neutering You don’t need to miss an opportunity to help control the pet population in our area! The City of Northlake will give you $20.00 for neutering your dog or cat at any time during the year. Just bring proof of the neutering from your vet into Northlake City Hall after your pet has been neutered and we’ll send you a check for the $20.00. CFL Safety and Disposal Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) consume much less power and last much longer than comparable incandescent bulbs. CFLs, however, contain a small amount of toxic mercury, sealed within the glass tubing. No mercury is released when the bulbs are intact or in use, but they should be handled carefully while being removed from packaging and installed or replaced. Always screw and unscrew the bulb by its base rather than by the glass. Never forcefully twist a CFL into a light socket. When a CFL breaks, some of the mercury is released as mercury vapor. To minimize exposure, follow these EPA-recommended clean up steps. Before clean up, have all people and pets leave the room. Ventilate the room by opening a window or door for at least 15 minutes. Shut off your central air conditioning or heating. When it is safe to return to the room, put on protective gloves and thoroughly scrape up broken glass and visible powder using stiff paper or cardboard. Use sticky tape to pick up remaining fragments or powder. Never use a vacuum to clean up debris from a broken bulb. Seal the glass and powder tightly in a glass jar or plastic bag. Wash your hands with soap and water after clean up. Broken CFLs are legally considered a hazardous material and may not be disposed of with regular refuse. Burned out, unbroken CFLs are accepted for recycling at Home Depot. Grant Park • 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Reminder Abouts Tents $3.00 Admission Tents, defined as any portable structure, including sunscreens, with or without walls, made Students must be picked up promptly; of canvas or other like materials, need to be no loitering dismantled from the front yard between Memorial Appropriate attire and conduct Day and Labor Day. These structures need to be will be enforced dismantled from areas other than the front yard No “juking” - No fighting between April 1 and November 1. This ordinance, O-16-2002, includes poles, stakes, wires and ropes. September 14 • October 5 • November 2 Refreshments will be sold by Veterans Park Special Thanks. December 14 • January 4 • February 1 Sponsored by the Northlake Youth On Sunday, July 15, 2012, I had returned home from Church and parked my car on the side March 1 • April 5 • May 3 Commission drive in front of my home. I had the windows rolled down as it was 90 degrees. I was in the back yard with the dog when my neighbor asked if everything was okay. She said there was a police car in my drive earlier. I walked to the front of the house and noticed a paper sticking out from my mailbox. I opened the paper and to Solicitors Warning my surprise, it was a Crime Prevention Notice. The City of Northlake, the Northlake Police Department and the Northlake Fire This was an opportunity for criminal activity on my property. I just wanted to say thank you Department are NOT asking for donations from residents of Northlake. to Officer Cavada for making me aware of this Before you donate, call City Hall to see if anyone who requests funds possibility. It is a good feeling knowing that our streets are patrolled. It gives me a very is registered with the Clerk’s office. secure feeling knowing that we have fine officers that take their job seriously. Northlake City News 3 Veterans Park District Special Events Grant Park Recreation Center. The fee for this program is $3. For class is $40 per four-week session. more information please call (708)343-5270 Autumn Fest (All Ages) Family Swim The first 1,000 children will get to pick a pumpkin from the Teen Center Mondays from 8-9pm at East Leyden High School, Entrance #6, pumpkin patch and receive a gift bag! The Trumbull Teen Center is re-opening its’ doors for the Fall 2012 Adults $4 • Children$ 3. Tickets for food, rides and activities will be for sale on the day of school year and we are revamping our programming! The Teen the event! Bring non perishable food items to donate to local food Center will be hosting different activities every day we are open. Special Recreation shelters! Activities will include a trackless train, inflatables, pony Monday is Sports Day, Wednesday is Volunteer Club, & Friday is rides and a petting zoo, face painting, games and crafts! This FREE Gaming/Movie Day. The teen center will be open from 4-7pm and Veterans Park District, in cooperation with the village of River event will be held on Saturday, October 13 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Grand re-opening will be held on August 20th. Grove, provides year-round recreation and leisure activities for Gouin Park in Franklin Park. individuals of all ages with special needs. Our goal is to provide Adults opportunities for new experiences, socialization and quality Fright Night (Grades K-6) programming. Youth and preschool programs are inclusion Come and join us for spooktacular night! Free haunted house, Dog Obedience Classes programs that are open to children with or without special needs. goody bags, crafts, games, hot dog, and much more! It will take Veterans Park District offers Dog Obedience classes throughout Teen and adult programs are set up to accommodate individuals place Friday October 26th from 5PM-7PM at Bulger Hall 1601 the year. New classes start on October 20th include American with special needs. Hirsch St. Melrose Park. F Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen, Puppy STAR, and Agility/Rally-O Intro. Classes are held on Saturday mornings/afternoons at Bulger Gym Rats (Ages 13 & Up) After School Care K-8 (full or afternoon kindergarten only) Park.