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| Issue: # 72 | October 27, 2010 |
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| Cilantro to be featured on "Check, Please!" |
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Did you know that Homewood's very own Cilantro was chosen to appear on WTTW11's "Check, Please!"? This Friday, October 29 at 8:00 PM watch the episode. Cilantro is located at 18755 S. Dixie Highway. The Village is proud of its fine and eclectic restaurant community. |
| Homewood Gives Engine Keys to Ford Heights |
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Last Friday, the Homewood Fire Department gave away its 1982 MACK fire engine (No. 536) to the Ford Heights Fire Department today. This example of intergovernmental cooperation provides communities less fortunate than Homewood an opportunity to have the resources needed to provide quality services to their members.
Pictured: Homewood Deputy Chief Clint Johnson, Homewood Fire Chief Bob Grabowski, Homewood Village President Rich Hofeld, Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., Ford Heights Fire Chief Gregory Dillard, Ford Heights Fire Captains Robert McMahon and Keith Dudley, and Ford Heights Village Trustees Samuel Lawrence and Dion Wiley. |
| Last Weekend of the Farmers Market |
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Saturday, October 30| 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
St. Joseph Parking Lot | 17951 Dixie Highway
Last chance to shop and stock up. Visit your favorite vendor this Saturday at the Market:
- Bloomberg Gardens: organic herbs and produce
- Brzuchowski Farms: natural honey and beeswax products
- Charleston Transitional Facility: all-natural dog treats
- Enjoi Bake Shop: homemade baked goods
- Hansel Farms: organic produce, dairy, and flowers
- Herr Farms: organic produce and flowers
- Homewood Kitchen Gardens: organic produce
- Jeffrey Farms: produce and flowers
- Labriola Breads: fresh breads
- Lyons Fruit Farm: produce and flowers
- Pampered Chef: cooking supplies and spices
- Paul's Dogs: Chicago-style hot dog stand
- Paula Newton's Jams: jams, jellies, and fruit butter
- Stamper Cheese: gourmet cheeses
- Tempo Kettlecorn: kettlecorn
- Watkins Products: organic household products and spices
- Witvoet Farmstand: produce and flowers
For more than two decades, Homewood's market has linked local farmers to consumers with fresh nutritious foods. For market information, please call (708) 206-3375. |
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Trick-or-Treat Hours |
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This year Halloween falls on Sunday. Trick-or-Treat hours are 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Have a safe and sweet October 31st. |
| Library Hosts Blood Drive |
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Community Blood Drive
Saturday October 30 | 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Homewood Public Library | 17917 Dixie Highway
Did you know that each whole blood donation can help as many as three people? Did you know that every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood? Statistics show that 25 percent or more of us will require blood at least once in our lifetime. Please sign up online at www.heartlandbc.org or contact Debbie at (708) 798-0121 ext. 278 to schedule your donation time and give the most precious gift of all. Bring a friend! Walk-ins are welcome but appointments will be taken first. Photo I.D. is required. |
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Parking Ordinance Reminders |
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It is an ordinace violation for vehicles to be parked on Village streets between 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM. Vehicles parked on Village streets between these hours will be ticketed unless they display an exemption sticker, which is available at Village Hall for no extra charge. You can also call the Police Station if a guest is staying overnight to receive short-term authorization (one or two nights).
Please also remember that during or after a two-inch snowfall, vehicles parked on Village streets will be ticketed and possibly towed. Vehicles should remain off the streets until Public Works has finished clearing the roadways. |
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Free Branch Chipping Service |
| | On Saturday, November 6, the Department of Public Works will offer a free branch chipping service to residents. Bring branches to the Municipal Service Center between the hours of 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Branches can be up to six (6) inches in diameter; no Pine, Evergreen or shrub trimmings will be accepted. The Municipal Service Center is located at 17755 Ashland Avenue. Call Public Works for information, (708) 206-3470. |
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Sticker Free Leaf Pick Up Service |
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Homewood Disposal Service provides residents a free fall leaf collection for five consecutive weeks, starting in November. The free leaf pickup is conducted on the same day as regular garbage pickup (residential):
- November 10
- November 17
- November 24
- December 1
This program requires that only leaf debris be collected sticker free if set out in the usual brown paper bags or in scavenger approved "toter" carts. Remember, only leaf debris will be picked up at no sticker cost. Because the leaf collection is deposited at an IEPA approved composting facility, grass clippings, brush, branches, etc. will only be collected by the scavenger if placed in separate bags with the necessary landscape stickers affixed to the outside.
Reminder: The last day Homewood Disposal takes yard waste is December 1. If you have any questions related to garbage service, or what can be put at the curb, please call Homewood Disposal directly at (708) 798-1004. |
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Events for All Veterans in November |
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The Homewood Veterans Committee invites all active, reserve, and retired members of the Armed Forces to two November events in honor of Veterans Day.
Veterans Breakfaast
Saturday, November 6 | 8:00 AM
Irwin Community Center
A complimentary breakfast catered and served for all members (past and present) of the Armed Forces. Fellowship, stories, and good times for all.
Veterans Day Service
Sunday, November 14 | 9:30 AM
Homewood Church, 18301 Governor's Highway
(708) 799-9360
A special service in honor of the time and sacrifice of veterans will be held at Homewood Church on Sunday, November 14 at 9:30 AM. Join members of the 308th Brigade and veterans from throughout the Homewood-Flossmoor community for a time of reflection and appreciation. Stay for the luncheon following the service.
If you have questions about veteran events, contact Veterans Committee Chair, Char Dyer.
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| Merchant Open Houses |
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Weekend of November 12 - 14 | shops open late
Participating Downtown Homewood Merchants
 Look for the Open Flags and shop specials the weekend of November 12 during the Downtown Homewood Holiday Open House Walk. Most shops open until 9:00 PM. Contact your favorite merchant for more, or visit dhba.biz. |
| League to Host Discussion |
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Topic: The Future of Cook County Health Services
Wednesday, November 17 | 7:00 PM
Homewood Public Library | 17917 Dixie Highway
- What will happen at Oak Forest Hospital?
- What are the chances of the south Suburbs getting trauma care?
- What will be the impact of the Health Care Reform Act on Cook County health services?
Join the H-F League of Women Voters and learn the answers to these questions. A presentation will be given by guest speaker William T. Foley, CEO of Cook County Health and Hospital System. He will outline their strategic plan to address existing problems and discuss how they plan to upgrade and dramatically improve services.
This discussion is open to the public and designed to inform and educate the residents. For further information, you may contact Syvia Tillman at (708) 799-9721. The Program is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Homewood-Flossmoor Area. |
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Construction Updates! |
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DIXIE HIGHWAY LANDSCAPING PROJECT
The project will extend from Harwood Avenue to Sycamore Drive. Three new decorative informational signs on the east side of Dixie Highway north of the north viaduct will be installed; brush cleared and new landscaping installed, including a retaining wall at the northwest corner of Harwood Avenue and Dixie Highway. This section of Dixie Highway will remain open throughout construction, however, expect some delays when traveling during the day.
DIXIE HIGHWAY BRIDGE CLOSURE A new target date of November 12 is set for the completion of the Dixie Highway Bridge located in Flossmoor. Heavy spring and summer rains and the three week labor strike has delayed the original completion goal of October. If you have any questions about these projects, please contact Village Engineer Max Massi at (708) 206-3470. |
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Holiday Lights in Homewood |
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Friday, December 3 | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Downtown Homewood | Irwin Park (Ridge and Gottschalk) and
Independence Park (Hickory and Dixie Highway)
Sponsored by the Village of Homewood, Homewood-Flossmoor Park District, Homewood-Flossmoor Lions Club, Homewood Fire Department, and members of the Downtown Homewood Business Association.
On the evening of Friday, December 3, come out for a winter wonderland of fun in Homewood's charming downtown. This year promises to be a wonderful event creating a lifetime of memories for you and your family.
From 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, musical trolleys will travel to merchant open houses for special promotions and unique gift ideas not found in any mall. At each stop, make a handmade gift, holiday card, ornament, or delicious dessert. - look for the Open Flag. Trolley routes and merchant details will be online shortly.
Visit Irwin Park at 7:00 PM for hot cocoa, caroling, a bonfire, and the annual tree lighting ceremony. After the ceremony, follow Santa to the Irwin Park Gazebo and share your holiday wish list, or follow the brightly lit and festively decorated antique car parade to Hickory Road for Christkindlmarket in Homewood.
On this special evening, Hickory Road will transform into Homewood's very own Christkindlmarket with unique vendors, costumed carolers, hot cider and mulled wine, and an exciting ice sculpting demonstration by Nadeau's Ice Sculptures - Chicago's premier ice carving company (demos start at 7:30 PM).
Mark your calendar, invite your friends to join in Homewood's holiday tradition. |
| Brian Carey Scholarship Fund |
In honor of Firefighter Brian Carey a scholarship fund has been established at Loras College, his alma mater. Contributions are being accepted at any Charter One Bank (nationwide). This is a way to honor and perpetuate this fine young man's memory. For information about making donations at a local Charter One Bank, contact Homewood Branch Manager Dave Zimmerman at (708) 647-2070, or simply visit any Charter One location and request to make a donation to the Brian Carey Scholarship Fund. Once $25,000 is reached, Charter One Bank will present a check to Loras College for a scholarship endowment in honor of Carey. Money will not be accepted at Homewood Village Hall or the Homewood Fire Department for the Carey Scholarship.
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| 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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