Sunday, August 9, 2009
Deceptive practices
This blog was started as a community blog; for people to communicate with one another and be aware of what was happening in the area. I am dismayed to see that certain people feel the need to lie and spread vicious rumors, while using the identity of others. Those people are ruining something that could be a reliable source of neighborhood news. I just wanted you, the readers of this blog, to know that some of the comments that have come through, were done under deceptive practices by cowards who cannot post their true identity, but rather assume the identity of frequent readers and commentors. When the comments were posted, I was unable to tell that it was not the true identity of the poster, but rather an imposter. I apologize to Jim McMahon for this. I could have never imagined that someone could/would stoop that low. Thanks.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Open Post 8/6 through 8/12
This weeks open post. Please put all GENERAL comments and questions here.
Olympic Meeting at St. Xavier (Tonight)!
2016 Olympic Committee Meeting at Saint Xavier University.
This coming Wednesday, August 5th, the Chicago Olympic Committee will be hosting an open meeting for community residents that are interested in learning more about our city’s bid to host the 2016 summer games here in Chicago. The meeting is in the “Butler Reception Room” at Saint Xavier University at 7:00 PM.
If you need more information on this, you can contact Fran Hurley at the Mt. Greenwood 19th Ward office by calling (773) 238-8776 or e-mail her at fhurley@cityofchicago.org.
In my opinion, hosting the Olympics is a losing proposition for the taxpayers of Chicago . Mayor Daley is cutting jobs, salary’s and benefits for city workers under the guise of being broke, yet is still going to guarantee profits to the Olympics using OUR money. If he refuses to listen to the will of the people that oppose this and insists on having these games here, let him and the City Council guarantee these profits personally using their own homes, bank accounts, other personal assets and pensions to back it up. The only ones that stand to benefit from any of this are the “Clouted” Contractors and the corrupt city officials that will be getting kickbacks under the table in return for huge contracts being awarded. Besides, Mayor Daley made it quite clear that the only people that are even allowed to bid on some of these city projects are “Minority Contractor’s,” which as of last week includes special status for “Gays.” What happened to the EQUALITY everyone wanted so badly? Personally, I don’t care what race, gender or sexual orientation anyone is, discrimination is discrimination in any color. To give ANY preferential treatment to ANY group of people under ANY name or description, is nothing more than plain old “discrimination.”
Regardless if you’re for the games or against them, here is your opportunity to let the Olympic Committee, Mayor Daley and all the other politicians in Chicago know how you feel about the 2016 Olympics. Whining about what’s going on won’t make a bit of difference, come on out and express your opinion……….LOUD & CLEAR!
Jim McMahonmcmahon351@aol.com
Get ready for a lot of smoke and mirrors.
This coming Wednesday, August 5th, the Chicago Olympic Committee will be hosting an open meeting for community residents that are interested in learning more about our city’s bid to host the 2016 summer games here in Chicago. The meeting is in the “Butler Reception Room” at Saint Xavier University at 7:00 PM.
If you need more information on this, you can contact Fran Hurley at the Mt. Greenwood 19th Ward office by calling (773) 238-8776 or e-mail her at fhurley@cityofchicago.org.
In my opinion, hosting the Olympics is a losing proposition for the taxpayers of Chicago . Mayor Daley is cutting jobs, salary’s and benefits for city workers under the guise of being broke, yet is still going to guarantee profits to the Olympics using OUR money. If he refuses to listen to the will of the people that oppose this and insists on having these games here, let him and the City Council guarantee these profits personally using their own homes, bank accounts, other personal assets and pensions to back it up. The only ones that stand to benefit from any of this are the “Clouted” Contractors and the corrupt city officials that will be getting kickbacks under the table in return for huge contracts being awarded. Besides, Mayor Daley made it quite clear that the only people that are even allowed to bid on some of these city projects are “Minority Contractor’s,” which as of last week includes special status for “Gays.” What happened to the EQUALITY everyone wanted so badly? Personally, I don’t care what race, gender or sexual orientation anyone is, discrimination is discrimination in any color. To give ANY preferential treatment to ANY group of people under ANY name or description, is nothing more than plain old “discrimination.”
Regardless if you’re for the games or against them, here is your opportunity to let the Olympic Committee, Mayor Daley and all the other politicians in Chicago know how you feel about the 2016 Olympics. Whining about what’s going on won’t make a bit of difference, come on out and express your opinion……….LOUD & CLEAR!
Jim McMahonmcmahon351@aol.com
Get ready for a lot of smoke and mirrors.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
New gadget!
At the bottom of this page you will find a Search box, you can use it to search this blog for prior posts and links and you can also search the web. Should make finding things A LOT EASIER!
Thursday, July 30, 2009
5th Annual Play for Maeve
5th Annual Play for Maeve
Saturday August 1st , 2009
1-6 at Beverly Park
Admission
(Includes: Food, soft drinks, T-Shirt, activities and games for the kids, entertainment)
$50 for a family ticket
$30 for an individual ticket
**New this Year a Family ticket will also include special “Maeve” string backpacks for the kids, as well as a raffle ticket to be used for a special item!
Please call Matt or Denise McNicholas at 773-401-3494 (we also have raffle tickets).
Grand Raffle Tickets
GRAND RAFFLE TICKETS are on sale! Just a few left!
$50 each only 500 sold.
Grand Prize is $5,000.
Please call Susie or Doug Schultz for raffle tickets at 708-289-2304
You Can Help!
We are also accepting donations. We can use sponsors for our T-shirt ($150) and/or donations for our silent auction and bucket raffle. If you or a group would like to donate an item or sponsor our t-shirt please call Matt or Denise at 773-401-3494
Kids activities include: inflatables, face painting, Ken Schultz the Flying Fool will be there to entertain, as well as two performers from Sparkles Entertainment
Saturday August 1st , 2009
1-6 at Beverly Park
Admission
(Includes: Food, soft drinks, T-Shirt, activities and games for the kids, entertainment)
$50 for a family ticket
$30 for an individual ticket
**New this Year a Family ticket will also include special “Maeve” string backpacks for the kids, as well as a raffle ticket to be used for a special item!
Please call Matt or Denise McNicholas at 773-401-3494 (we also have raffle tickets).
Grand Raffle Tickets
GRAND RAFFLE TICKETS are on sale! Just a few left!
$50 each only 500 sold.
Grand Prize is $5,000.
Please call Susie or Doug Schultz for raffle tickets at 708-289-2304
You Can Help!
We are also accepting donations. We can use sponsors for our T-shirt ($150) and/or donations for our silent auction and bucket raffle. If you or a group would like to donate an item or sponsor our t-shirt please call Matt or Denise at 773-401-3494
Kids activities include: inflatables, face painting, Ken Schultz the Flying Fool will be there to entertain, as well as two performers from Sparkles Entertainment
For more information:
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Discounted Pet Vaccine/Microchip
Cook County is offering discounted microchipping and rabies vaccines for your cats, dogs and ferrets.
$7 for one year rabies vaccine/$21 for three year vaccine
$10 for microchipping of your pet.
Attached is the link for location schedule with times. Nearest I find is Crestwood. (click the title of the post for direct link)
$7 for one year rabies vaccine/$21 for three year vaccine
$10 for microchipping of your pet.
Attached is the link for location schedule with times. Nearest I find is Crestwood. (click the title of the post for direct link)
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