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autumn Construction starts for new library in Lynwood A new Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library is under construction at 19901 Stony Island Avenue, just north of Glenwood-Dyer Road, in Lynwood. The 19,005-square-foot building will replace the current 3,800-square-foot library located in Glenwood. The present library building has the least space per capita of any library in Illinois, and there is a lack of parking space at the current location. The facility’s site in Lynwood also will be more convenient for patrons from both communities. These were major reasons for building a new library here. The construction of a larger library was approved by voters in a referendum. Dara Gocheski, assistant library director, said that depending on construction progress the new facility could be open for patron use in late summer or early fall of 2008. The new Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library will have features that the current building does not, such as quiet study rooms, a community room for programs, space for a larger collection and displays, and a computer Internet lab. Smiles and ceremonial shovels were the order of the day when Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library officials and supporters held a recent ground-breaking ceremony for a new library facility in the Village of Lynwood. Mayor Williams serves on regional committees M W hat housing slump? Construction of new housing continues throughout Lynwood. In this photo, workers are busy with the landscaping at a new residence in Wellington Court, a Montalbano Homes subdivision at 201st Street and Torrence Avenue. See page 7 for an update about home building in the Village. ayor Eugene Williams is serving on a number of key South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association (SSMMA) committees. Mayor Williams is the Cook County At-Large representative on the Executive Committee of the SSMMA. In addition, the mayor is a member of the SSMMA’s Legislative and Intergovernmental Committee and the Transportation Committee. He also represents the Mayors and Managers Association on the Workforce Development Board. Look inside for the Mayor's Message www.lynwoodil.us TORRENCE AVENUE l LYNWOOD, IL Wellington Court offers 186 luxury single family homes on 76 acres with a centrally located park. Decorated Models Open Call for Viewing Times 708-418-7365 SALES OFFICE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MON 12-6 & TUE-SUN 10-6 2 Lynwood Community Update | autumn 2007 Message from Mayor Eugene Williams V illage government is responsible for providing residents with local services they expect and deserve. On a daily basis, Lynwood municipal employees in the Public Works, Police, Fire and Building Departments along with those working in the Mayor’s and Village Clerk’s Offices are serving residents and meeting the various needs of the community. I believe that all of the services our Village provides have a positive impact on the quality of life that we enjoy in Lynwood. As you read through this edition of our Lynwood newsletter, you will find other examples of why our community offers opportunities for experiencing a good quality of life. A partial list of the Village’s quality of life assets includes: • New residential development throughout the community, a telling sign that families wish to move into Lynwood. • A new public library building with many amenities, now under construction. • Improvements in Village water and sewer infrastructure and equipment. • Well-trained and professional public safety personnel. • Good schools, proudly demonstrating student success. • Well-maintained parks and Need Rehab Money? • Our Re-Development Program offers little to no down payment • We lend up to 70% after repair value • 100% financing available • Competitive interest rate • One year term • No pre-payment penalty • Interest only payments • Weekly construction draws • Quick closing (about two weeks) • No so perfect credit? We work closely with you to improve your credit rating recreation areas. • A Senior Citizen Center offering a variety of activities and a residential complex exclusively for senior citizens. • Activities for our children, including Little League and other sports, and programs provided through our Youth Center. The Village also is attracting new businesses and commercial development. A major commercial project is planned for the north end of the community, and we anticipate additional development to be generated by the Joe Orr Road extension project. The Village has been informed by Cook County that construction contracts could be let in 2008 to extend Joe Orr Road through the TORRENCE DISCOUNT LIQUOR & DELI eastern section of Lynwood to Main Street in Munster, Ind. The new Joe Orr Road thoroughfare will provide motorists with a direct east and west route through our community. I believe the extension project will be a catalyst for additional development and Joe Orr Road will be an important commercial corridor here. I hope that you agree with me that we are enjoying a very good quality of life in Lynwood. As always, if you have suggestions or comments, please contact me at 708-758-6101. C’s JJust Cutting Barber Shop 19950 Torrence Ave. Lynwood, IL (708) 474-6060 19757 Torrence Ave. Lynwood, IL 60411 (708) 474-4699 Hours: Tues. thru Sat 9am-7pm PRIMARY MORTGAGE CORP. Call Us Today at 708-743-3395 Ask for Dave Primary Mortgage Corp. An Illinois Residential Mortgage Licensee 2345 Glenwood-Lansing Road, Lynwood, IL (708) 895-3032 / Fax (708) 895-0918 24 HOUR Towing Pager (708) 737-9600 Lynwood Community Update | autumn 2007 3 Bettina Grivetti, Youth Program Director 708-758-7512 Variety of activities at the Youth Center T he Lynwood Youth Center will be offering a new activity during the winter months. Bettina Grivetti, youth program director, said the Center will provide youngsters an opportunity to build their own remote control (R/C) cars. An interest in the remote car hobby has increased since the Lynwood R/C Dragway this year began attracting remote control car enthusiasts to its track just south of the Ho Chunk Sports and Expo Center on Stony Island Avenue. The Youth Center is open in the late afternoons Monday through Friday. Grivetti said the Center will be open during daytime hours when children have school holidays. The Center has computers, video games, arcade style games, air hockey and other activities for youth. Also, homework help is provided daily during 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. sessions. The fee is $5 per session. A Tae Kwon Do martial arts instruction program is offered on Fridays at the Youth Center. Tae Kwon Do beginner classes start at Christina Doran (left) and Courtney Uza hold up fan rally signs while rooting for the White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. The youngsters were part of a group outing to a recent White Sox baseball game. The outing was sponsored by the Village through the Lynwood Youth Center. 5 OFF $ Oil Change w/this ad CHILDCARE Monday to Friday 5:30 am to 6:00 pm Accepting enrollment now Government assistance accepted • State/City Licensed • CPR & First Aid Certified • Before and After School Programs • Full-Time Program • Educational Activities • Computer Activities • Affordable Rates • Nutritional Meals/Snacks • And More LYNWOOD, IL (Near the Expressway) (708)-757-4299 A martial arts competition takes place at a New Beginnings Tournament held recently at the Ho Chunk Sports and Expo Center. More than 200 competitors from youth through adult participated in the annual martial arts disciplines event, sponsored by Dion and Susan Strowhorn of Lynwood. Dion Strowhorn Sr. is the instructor for the Tae Kwon Do program offered at the Youth Center. 6:30 p.m. and intermediate classes start at 7:30 p.m. The fee for lessons is $60 per month. Residents may phone 708-7587512 for more information about Youth Center activities. New zoning board member L ee Hurston is sworn in as a new Lynwood Zoning Board member. Officiating is Penny Zarris, Village deputy clerk. The newest member serves on the Zoning Board with Chairman Bob Westfall and fellow Board members Greg Callaway, Carniel Carter, McKinley Dillingham, Tom Skoglund and James Smith. The Zoning Board meets at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of the month at the Village Municipal Building. Your Dream Home is Out There is Here to Help You Find It And Sell Your Current Home Too! LYNWOOD TIRE CENTER, INC. 2390 Glenwood-Dyer Road Lynwood, IL 708.474.2070 fax 708.474.9952 Monday–Friday 7:30-5:30 • BOWLING • GAME ROOM • LOUNGE • SNACK BAR • AUTOMATIC SCORING Louis Jamison Broker / Owner 2581 Glenwood/Lansing Road, Lynwood, IL • (708) 895-6633 4 Lynwood Community Update | autumn 2007 19962 Torrence Avenue, Lynwood, IL (708) 889-1500 [email protected] cell: (708) 826-5022 fax: (708) 889-2930 Bulletins from the Lynwood Police Department Police Chief David S. Palmer 708-758-6100 VEHICLE BREAK-INS TINTED PLATES, WINDOWS LIGHT TIMER ADVICE The Police Department has been receiving numerous reports of vehicle break-ins. Recently there were 12 break-ins in a one-week period. More than one-half of the crimes occurred when vehicles were left unlocked, easy targets for thieves. Police warn residents to lock their vehicles and not leave valuable articles in them. Illinois law does not permit tinted vehicle license plate covers that obscure the state plate. Also illegal are tinted driver and front passenger side windows on a vehicle. The Police Department will issue a citation to an owner of a vehicle in violation of these state laws. The Police Department recommends that residents use electric light timers in their homes, especially at this time of year with its early sunsets. Timers should be set to turn on lights at dusk to make a residence appear occupied. "Darkness is a friend of burglars," police officials warn. Dive Team News L ynwood hosted its seventh Dive Team Challenge competition in September in the pond at Liberty Memorial Park on Glenwood-Dyer Road. More than 120 divers from 21 fire departments, including participants It’s Just So Easy! 3 Complete Meals Daily SAVE $5 SAVE $30 On One Week of Meals On Five Weeks of Meals Discount off regular prices. Not good with any other offer. 1 Coupon Per Customer. Expires 12/31/07. Discount off regular prices. Not good with any other offer. 1 Coupon Per Customer. Expires 12/31/07. *Prepayment required. CONTACT YOUR NEAREST LOCATION: HOMEWOOD: 708-922-3520 LANSING: 708-474-8309 or 1-800-442-DIET www.seattlesutton.com Losing weight on your own can be difficult...we make it EASY! from other states, were involved in the event. Divers competed in simulated emergency situations such as rescuing victims trapped underwater in a plane and in a car and recovering crime evidence from the pond. A team of divers that included Lynwood Dive Team members won first place in the event. The photo display shows divers conducting a rescue operation on a plane that had been submerged in the lake and a closeup of a diver in full gear. Lynwood Public Safety Director Rich Eriks, who serves as the Village's Dive Team leader, said the Dive Team conducts regular training sessions to be prepared for underwater emergencies. J eff Hinkens, a Lynwood Fire Department captain and a member of the Village Dive Team, continues to be in contact with a little girl who was the subject of a massive river search in June. Hinkens was a member of a divers rescue team looking for the girl who was missing after a swimming accident in the Kankakee River. Hinkens spotted the child emerge from the woods after the body of her grandfather, who drowned in the river, was recovered. Patrolman Michael Mears and Arras, a German shepherd, are the Police Department’s new canine team. Officer Mears and Arras recently completed canine training school and are assigned to patrol duty in the Village. The police dog will be used to track suspects, search buildings, detect narcotics and in crowd control operations. Mears has been with the police force for four years. Arras is new to the Police Department. Sgt. Denis Tatgenhorst was honored at a recent Lynwood Village Board meeting for his 30 years of service to the Police Department. Tatgenhorst, accompanied by his wife Denise, holds the trophy that was presented to him by Police Chief David S. Palmer. Also recognized at the Board meeting was Sgt. Tim Smith, who received a plaque for his 21 years of service with the Police Department. "I ran up to her and asked her what her name was, and she answered ‘Hannah’," Hinkens said. The girl was five-year-old Hannah Klamecki, who rescuers had feared had drowned along with her grandfather. "That moment will be in my heart forever," Hinkens said about seeing the girl alive. The child had survived two days alone in the woods. Since June, Hinkens has visited with Hannah and her family and has received phone calls and mail from her. Lynwood Community Update | autumn 2007 5 Helpful tips from the Public Works Department YARD WASTE & BRANCH PICKUP SERVICES The yard waste and branch pickup services provided by the Public Works Department and Homewood Disposal Company will end Thursday, November 29. No yard waste will be collected after that date. If residents have additional yard waste after November 29, it will have to be stored for pickup in the spring. MAILBOX MAINTENANCE The Public Works Department is NOT responsible for a mailbox that was knocked down or damaged due to normal winter snow plowing or due to snow being pushed or thrown into them. The Department recommends that residents inspect their mailboxes for rotted wood and/or damaged steel and properly repair and secure the mailboxes. Mailboxes held together with screws in rotted wood or rusted out metal, or with bungee cords, wire and tape, are not secure. Please make all necessary repairs now to avoid inconvenience during winter months. Also, make sure that the mailbox is not hanging over the curb into the street. UTILITY UPGRADE WORK NEARING COMPLETION Projects to upgrade the Village's sanitary sewer and water systems are continuing and are expected to be completed soon. The improvement project for the Village’s sanitary lift station includes new sanitary main construction, new and more efficient motors and a backup generator to better protect residents in the event of an electrical power outage. Water pump station improvements include a new water line connection to the The newest members of the Village Board of Trustees, Tim Dunlap and Susan Strowhorn, review a map of waterways that impact Lynwood. Trustees Dunlap and Strowhorn were voted into office in the spring municipal election. They took the seats of William Lebeter and William Ryan, who did not seek re-election to the Village Board. Village of Lansing, which will be Lynwood's new supplier of water when the project is completed. Additional pump station upgrades include a new power supply, a backup generator, variable speed motors, an additional pump that will increase pumping capacity, chlorine room improvements and a new computer system to better control and monitor the entire operation. These improvements will greatly increase both water supply and emergency response capabilities. RADIO SIGNAL METER READER INSTALLATION Water Department employees are continuing work to install new radio signal water meter reading devices. With the installation, the Water Department will be able to read meters by driving down streets and receiving a radio signal from each water meter. In most cases the installation can be completed from the outside of a home or business place by attaching the new device to an existing touch pad. However, the Water Department may need access to an interior meter. In those cases, a home or business owner will be notified in writing that an appointment for entry is required. Once the process is Robert Myers, Director of Public Works 708-758-8434 completed, the Village will be able to read meters faster and establish a regular monthly billing cycle instead of bimonthly bills. DOG WALKING WARNING The Village will begin enforcing ordinances that require residents who walk their dogs in or around parks to immediately clean up after their pets. Warning signs concerning this issue are posted. The Village is receiving numerous complaints about dog waste in parks and along park walking paths. Residents will be asked to show proof of cleanup materials if they are found walking dogs in or around Village parks. Please help us keep our parks clean for all to enjoy. STREET PARKING PROHIBITED AFTER TWO-INCH SNOWFALL Village ordinance does not permit parking on Village streets during the hours of 2 to 6 a.m. daily. When there is a snowfall of two inches or more, the following additional parking restrictions are in effect: Parking on streets any time there is such a snowfall and during the subsequent plowing process is prohibited. No parking is allowed until the streets are cleaned of snow. Be a solution to water pollution T he Village requests that all residents do their part to reduce contaminants entering the storm system and eventually our community’s lakes, ponds and streams. Each year in the U.S. millions of gallons of used motor oil are disposed of 6 Lynwood Community Update | autumn 2007 improperly by being spilled or poured on the ground or directly down storm drains. Did you know that one pint of oil can cause an oil slick that will cover the area the size of a football field? Low concentrations of other vehicle fluids can cause substantial damage to waterways by first leaking onto driveways or streets. The next time you are working under the hood of your vehicle follow these simple "Be a Solution to Water Pollution" suggestions: • Inspect and maintain your car regularly to prevent leaks. • Take motor oil, antifreeze and other fluids to designated collection areas. • Use sawdust, oil dry or kitty litter to clean up leaks and spills. Never hose down spills into streets. • Don’t dump oil or antifreeze in the streets or any drains. • Service cars regularly to prevent leaks. • Contact the Village if you see anyone dumping anything into any storm drains. No slump in home building in Lynwood D evelopers continue to find that Lynwood is an attractive community for new housing construction. The photo display on this page shows new homes sprouting up throughout the Village. Recent residential development is occurring in these subdivisions: Excalibur Estates model home • Spring Meadows, a singlefamily home subdivision on the west side of Torrence Avenue south of Glenwood-Lansing Road. • The Meadows of Lynwood, a major residential project that includes single-family homes, condominiums and town houses. The subdivision is located on Burnham Avenue north of Glenwood-Dyer Road. • Excalibur Estates, an upscale Spring Meadows residence single-family development west of Burnham Avenue between 198th and 201st Streets. Meadows of Lynwood single-family homes A ground-breaking ceremony was held October 6 for the Timber Ridge condominium development, part of the Meadows of Lynwood residential project at 20913 South Burnham Avenue. Village officials along with representatives of developer RJR Construction and Development LLC, and Van Witz Real Estate Services, Inc., participated in the ground breaking. Recognized for Offering you Excellence. "An Outstanding Customer Experience." Doranita Malcom Agency, Inc. 19960 Torrence Avenue Lynwood, IL 60411 (708) 474-2055 [email protected] American Family Mutual Insurance Company and its Subsidiaries Home Office – Madison, WI 53783 JP-205157 - 10/07 Lynwood Community Update | autumn 2007 7 Senior Citizen Center Village of Lynwood 21460 Lincoln Highway Lynwood, Illinois 60411 Mayor Eugene Williams Clerk Roy Valle Trustees Robert Carducci Tim Dunlap Irv Nicholson Willie Sims Rich Stephens Susan Strowhorn S enior residents are invited to enjoy relaxing activities, socializing and fitness workouts at the Village’s Senior Citizen Center. Philip Mascarello, seniors program director, said the facility is open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. "The Center is a comfortable place to have some fun with other senior citizens," Mascarello said. "And, we serve free rolls, coffee and soft drinks," he said. The Senior Citizen Center has a 65-inch big screen television set, a pocket billiards Directory Village Clerk . . . . . . . . . . 758-6101 Fire Department Nonemergency . . . . . . . . 758-6102 Building Department . . . 758-6380 Public Works . . . . . . . . . . 758-8434 Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1-1 Village Web site www.lynwoodil.us Village Clerk’s Office hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart (standing on right in the background) presents his Senior Citizen Law Enforcement Academy at the Lynwood Senior Citizen Center. The Village hosted the six-session Academy program this past summer. table, a juke box that plays dance music and exercise equipment. Activities include bunco games, free movies and programs such as the recent Senior Citizen Law Enforcement Academy. The Senior Citizen Center is located at 21460 Lincoln Highway just south of the Lynwood Municipal Center. The phone number is 708758-7512. Young ‘astronauts’ at space camp Mayor’s Office . . . . . . . . 758-6101 Police Department Nonemergency . . . . . . . . 758-6100 Philip Mascarello, Seniors Program Director 708-758-7512 T hree Sandridge School students spent a week this past summer participating in the Space Camp Astronaut Training Program at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala. The students, Skye McNutt, John Powers and Abigail Ramey, were awarded scholarships to attend Space Camp based on teacher recommendations, essays they wrote about space exploration, interviews and performance in Sandridge students Skye McNutt, John Powers and Abigail Ramey in their Space Camp uniforms. six Space Explorers Summer Camp sessions offered at the University of Illinois Extension ECRWSS Village of Lynwood, IL Incorporated in 1959: 48 years of progress facility in Matteson. Dr. Leilah McNabb, science educator with the Extension program, said that the youngsters were involved in hands-on learning activities that simulated space exploration while at the Space Camp in Alabama. The students were involved in daily astronaut missions such as shuttle craft control. They also had the opportunity to experience a simulation of walking on the Moon and the forces of gravity. PRST STD US POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 499 Lynwood, IL 60411 POSTAL CUSTOMER Lynwood, IL 60411 The Lynwood Community Update is circulated quarterly to all residents and businesses in the Village of Lynwood, Illinois. Comments or questions can be directed to: Lynwood Community Update Editorial Staff - 21460 Lincoln Highway - Lynwood, Illinois 60411 To place an advertisement in the Lynwood Community Update, please contact: Pam Stasil at 708.891.0744 I Lee Publications, Inc.
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