Open Post 5/28 through 6/3

Beat Meetings

Please show up and express all your worries and concerns. There is power in numbers.

Beat 2211 - June 18 @ 7:00 p.m. - Mt Greenwood Field House

Beat 2212 - June 4 @ 7:00 p.m. - 22nd District Police Station

District Advisory Council Meeting - June 25 @ 6:30 p.m. - 22nd District Police Station

Vacation suggestions!

48% of you are taking a vacation. Where are you going? Does anyone have any suggestions for day trips or weekend get aways? Where are some of your favorite camping spots, fishing holes, rentals, etc.

Anyone got any ideas for the 52% of us that can't get away for too long due to jobs, money, kid's activities?

Events this weekend.

Gaelic Fest this weekend at Gaelic Park - Starts today and goes through Monday.

Beverly Ridge Run is Monday morning.

Can I go too?

48% of you are going on vacation this summer....can I come? I really need one!

I'm thinking of a new poll. Coming soon.

Open Post - 5/20 through 5/27

Oops, forget to give you guys a new post for this week.

Rest In Peace - Mr. Knepper

From the St. Christina website:

Our sincere sympathy goes out to the family of Mr. William Knepper who passed away this past Saturday, May 16.

Mr. Knepper has been a part of the St. Christina community for over 40 years and has touched the lives of many individuals with his knowledge, wit, and sense of humor.

Please keep his family in your prayers.

The wake will be held tomorrow (5/19) at Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home @ 5570 W. 95th Street from 3:00 - 9:00.

The funeral mass will be at St. Christina Wednesday, May 20, at 10:30 a.m.

FOUND!!! - Bear the Canine Police Officer

Bear was found in the vicinity of 87th and Pulaski.

Garage Sales inandaround 60655

Great idea to the commentor on this one!!!!

Are you having a garage sale, yard sale, house sale, etc?

Please advise of the following:

Date
Address
times
and a brief description of what you are selling.

Best Shakes!

Wojo's was the winner with Oberweis very close behind!

BAPA's 39th Annual Beverly Home Tour

The Beverly Area Planning Association's 39th Annual Beverly Hills/Morgan Park Home Tour will showcase five residences Sunday.

Included this year are a three-story 1920s Tudor tucked by the edge of the woods; a modest cottage that has been transformed into a spacious home with related living; a Victorian-era hilltop mansion built by the president of a lumber milling company and recently renovated; a Colonial-style home with a family-centered addition; and a Craftsman-style home built on a double lot and boasting many of its outstanding original architectural details.

Matt Walsh, executive director of the planning association, said tickets will be available Sunday.
"We typically sell most of the tickets on the day of the home tour," he said.

Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door, and they are available by calling (773) 233-3100 or online at www.bapa.org.

Exact addresses of each home are available once tickets are bought, Walsh said.

Participants can choose to take the tour on their own in their own vehicles or, for an additional $4, take a guided tour of the historic districts by trolley.

Trolleys leave the Beverly Arts Center approximately every 30 minutes from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Democracy at Work

This came from the comments section:

It is not in the nature of politics to elect the best person since, by definition, the best man or woman does not desire to govern their fellowmen. Given this general truth, the office (through the citizenry) should seek the official, rather than the official seeking the office.

In and around 60655, there are many talented individuals who express their devotion to our community through acts of volunteerism. Let's recognize their commitment.

Start a post seeking comments that identify individuals who display the traits we seek in a public servant. Let's help the office find its official.

Okay, so who in the community do you think should be the official in office. Remember we want individuals who display the GOOD AND HONEST qualities of an elected official, not the norm we are use to in Crook County.

Open Post 5/11 through 5/17

Happy Mother's Day

Wishing all you moms and moms to be a very Happy Mother's Day. Enjoy your day.

What do you want on 60655 blog?

I get a lot of email bashing the site....oh well, so be it. This site is actually for all of you, so what would you like to see on the site. I have my people who love the polls and those who don't. Someone out there loves the hangman game. What do you like or dislike that you want to see added or deleted. This blog has been up for almost 5 months and is still a work in progress. Thanks to all of you who contribute.

Fat Tommy's is Open

Fat Tommy's is open and looks good. The new location is way bigger than the old one, with tons of seating.

The menu has been e x p a n d e d and they are now serving Breyer's Ice Cream.

There is to be outside seating coming soon.

Check it out. They are located at 3031 S. 111th Street (the old Veggie Bite location), across from Founder's Bank.

Open Post ~ 5/4 through 5/10

Some Misc Info

There will be an information-packed meeting for business owners in May at Fat Tommy’s new location, 3031 W. 111th St . It’s guaranteed to be a worthwhile use of everyone’s time.
(Date and Time to be announced). See the Mount Greenwood Local Redevelopment Corporation.

LaFiesta will be expanding their parking lot this Spring/Summer (looks like they will taking over the old used car dealership next door).

Looks like the new Fat Tommy's will be opening very soon. It looks good. There will be outdoor seating and they will be selling ice cream too.

That's all I have right now... happy Friday!