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| Issue: # 57 |
March 31, 2010 |
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| Deadly Fire in Homewood Claims Two, Injures One |
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 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | On Tuesday, March 30, 2010 shortly before 9:00 PM, the Homewood Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a structure fire at a single-family residence at 17622 Lincoln Avenue in Homewood. Homewood firefighter Brian Carey, 28, and the owner of the home, Wendell Elias, 84, died in the blaze, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office. Part-time Firefighter/Paramedic Karra Kopas, 21 yrs. old, suffered first and second degree burns.
- Click here to read full press release.
- Click here for images provided by Warren Skalski, for the Chicago Tribune / March 30, 2010.
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Return Census Forms by April 1
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Click here for answers you may have regarding the 2010 Census. Please return completed forms by April 1. |
| Purchase Trees at Half the Cost | The Homewood Tree Committee's TreeShare Program is underway. The program offers residents the chance to purchase selected trees at a 50% discount. These trees can be planted anywhere on your private property or parkway area, as long as no utility conflicts exist.
The trees come from top-quality nurseries located throughout the Midwest region and are chosen for their ability to survive in Homewood's soil and climate. Each tree is hand-selected and inspected by the Village arborist, and delivered to your property.
Trees must be ordered by April 3rd. Click here to view the Spring selection and to learn more about ordering. |
| Dixie Highway Bridge Closure |
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Dixie Highway will be closed April 1 through October 1 for the replacement and reconstruction of the bridge over
Butterfield Creek between Flossmoor Road and Holbrook Road (Flossmoor,
IL). Flossmoor Road and Holbrook Road will remain open just north and south, respectively, of the construction site. The designated detour on adjacent State routes around construction will be as shown on the Dixie Highway Detour Map. The proposed detour will be adequately signed in order to guide and advise motorists about the bridge closure. Any questions about this project should be directed to the Village Engineer Max Massi at (708) 206-3470. |
Residents Invited to School District Discussion
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Public Meeting | State's Education Funding Crisis
Wednesday, April 7 | 7:30 PM
Hart/Millennium School Cafetorium | 18205 Aberdeen Street
(708) 799-5661
District 153 Superintendent Dale Mitchell will present the latest information about state education funding and the school district's plans to deal with the current budget crisis. All members of the community are encouraged to attend.
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27th Annual FREE Health Fair
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hosted by the Homewood Rotary Club & Ingalls Health System
Sunday, April 11 | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
James Hart School H-F Sports Complex | 183rd Street and AberdeenIngalls Care Connection (800) 221-2199 | IngallsHealthSystem.orgValuable free screenings and low-cost school physicals are highlights of the 27th anniversary of the FREE FAMILY HEALTH FAIR: - More than 35 screenings
- Mini-stress massages and screenings
- Physicians on Ingalls staff will conduct breast health exams, prostate and testicular cancer exams, skin cancer screenings and offer colon cancer screening kits.
- Rotary health professionals conduct cataract and glaucoma screenings, back and neck chiropractic exams.
- School physical with all necessary immunizations for $15.00. (Please bring all paperwork and forms).
- LifeSource Blood Center will be conducting a blood drive on site at the health fair.
Check Ingalls website for information on prices and fasting information. Appointments are not necessary for any of the day's screenings. Call Ingalls Care Connection at (800) 221-2199, or register ahead online at IngallsHealthSystem.org. |
| Friends of the Homewood Library |
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Storyteller, Regi Carpenter
Sunday, April 18 | 1:30 PM
Homewood Public Library | 17917 Dixie Highway
Regi Carpenter, storyteller extraordinaire and winner of the Parent's Choice Gold Award and Parent's Guide for Children's Media Award, will perform at the Homewood Public Library on April 18th at 1:30 p.m. This family oriented program is sponsored by the Friends of the Homewood Library. No registration is required. For more information, please call (708) 798-0121 x 278. |
| Diversity Dinners 2010 |
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Thursday, April 22 | 7:00 PM
Homes Throughout Chicago's South Suburbs
The Community Relations Commission invites residents to participate in the annual 2010 South Suburban Diversity Dinners. Since the 1990's residents of Chicago's south suburbs have gathered at houses throughout the region to celebrate its rich diversity. The Diversity Dinners bring people of different races, ethnicity, religions, lifestyles and ages together to share a mea, discuss their common goals, understand their differences, address misperceptions and offer solutions to strengthen their communities. Visit Diversity Dinners online to learn more and to register. For further information call Barbara Moore of the National Coalition Building Institute (Illinois) at (708) 747-6645. |
Annual Baseball Parade and Opening Day
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hosted by the Homewood Baseball LeaguesSaturday, April 24 | 11:00 AMIrwin Park to Izaak Walton Preserve/Little League Baseball FieldsHomewood Baseball LeaguesCheer for your favorite teams on Saturday, April 24 when the 2010 Homewood baseball season begins. Come out for the annual parade as 75 proud baseball teams sponsored by local businesses and organizations walk east down Ridge Road to the picturesque grass infields at Izaak Walton Preserve. Step-off is at 11:00 AM at Irwin Park. Established in 1951, Homewood Baseball Leagues is an all-volunteer, non-profit, private organization dedicated to Homewood's youth. This season, the Leagues anticipate approximately 1,200 players at various levels, including the new special needs teams! Over 2,500 invest their time and resources into Homewood baseball each season, including children, parents and siblings. Every summer, more than 37,500 come to Izaak Walton Preserve to watch the children play baseball. |
Ravisloe Country Club hosts History of Golf in Southern Suburbs
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Whole in One: History of Golf in the Southern Suburbs
Saturday, May 1 | 9:00 AM (coffee service starts at 8:30 AM)
Ravisloe Country Club | 18231 S. Park Avenue
Fee: $38.00 | Registration/Information: (708) 798-9535
Join the South Suburban Heritage Association and the Homewood Heritage Committee for the 24th Annual Cultural Heritage Conference. This year's conference is the "History of Golf in the Southern Suburbs." Spend a day at historic Ravisloe Country Club learning of the role golf played in the growth and culture of the southern suburbs. Featured will be Tim Cronin, Golf Editor of the Southtown Star Newspapers, Alberta Adamson, director of the Wheaton History Center's Golf Museum, Dr. Claude Gendreau, new owner of Ravisloe Country Club and representatives of some of Chicagoland's oldest south suburban clubs. - Who were the early members?
- Who designed the courses?
- What tournaments and players graced the turf?
- What is a Chick Evans Scholar?
The Distinguished Friend of South Suburban Heritage Award will be presented.
Pre-registration is required by Friday, April 23 so lunch can be ordered and packets prepared. Coffee served at 8:30 AM. Conference begins at 9:00 AM. Fee of $38.00 per person includes hot lunch, coffee, rolls, and a packet of information. For more information, contact Elaine Egdorf at (708) 798-9535. Make check payable and return pre-registration to South Suburban Heritage Association, P.O. Box 917, Homewood, IL 60430. Deadline is April 23rd.
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Home Green Homewood Event
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hosted by the Homewood Tree
Committee
Saturday, May 8 | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Independence Park | Hickory Road at Dixie
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(708) 798-3000 |
homesweethomewood.com
Join the Homewood Tree Committee for a Saturday of green living in
downtown Homewood. This event will connect eco-minded residents with local
businesses who share a passion for earth-friendly practices and products. The focus will be on outdoor
living. Click here for an event flier. |
ALL ABOARD! Railroad Heritage Days
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 Slideshow and Photography Exhibitionhosted by the Homewood Rail CommitteeSaturday, May 15 | 7:00 PMSt. Joseph's School Gymnasium | 17951 Dixie HighwayTrain Showhosted by the Homewood Rail CommitteeSunday, May 16 | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PMVillage Hall and Auditorium | 2010-2020 Chestnut Road(708) 798-3000 | homesweethomewood.comSaturday evening features a multi-media slide and digital photography exhibition. On Sunday, the big train show will feature historical societies, antiques, model train layouts, and railroad related vendors at Village Hall from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Kids of all ages can take free rides throughout downtown on Lil Obie, the CN Safety Train. Click here for the official event flier. |
| Village Key | Spring 2010 |
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The Spring 2010 issue of the Village Key is now available online. Click here to read the current issue. Be patient as the document downloads - it's a little over 15 MB. |
| Southland Vision Solutions Expo |
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Saturday, May 22| 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Irwin Center | 18120 Highland Avenue
Admission: FREE
- Learn about trends and treatments for macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and other eye diseases
- Learn how good nutrition plays a role in eye health
- Live independently with vision loss using technology and tools that can help you every day
- Meet with company representatives and experiment with a wide variety of low vision devices and products
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| 2010 Hall of Fame Nomination Forms Online |
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The Homewood Heritage Committee is pleased to announce that the 2010 Hall of Fame Nomination Form is now available online.
Residents are encouraged to nominate someone who has made a significant and beneficial contribution to the life and well being of the Village of Homewood over a span of time. Nominees may be individuals, married couples, or a family. Homewood is privileged to have many individuals who have given generously of their time and talent to maintain and strengthen the sense of community that is vital to developing Homewood as a prosperous community.
Nominations must be received by Friday, May 28, 2010. |
| Electronic Neighborhood Watch Alerts |
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 The Homewood Police Department has moved its Electronic Neighborhood Watch Alerts to the same email marketing service as the e-Newswire. If you are a subscriber, make sure to update your profile by adding the Electronic Neighborhood Watch list to your interests.
If you are not a subscriber of the e-Newswire or Electronic Neighborhood Watch community, sign up now. |
Welcome to Homewood's e-Newswire, a bi-weekly electronic newsletter, containing information pertinent to Homewood's residents and business community. The Village has transitioned to this format to provide up-to-date information on its projects, programs,and plans. Subscribe today! |
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