Monday, May 4, 2009
Friday, May 1, 2009
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!
(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!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
This One's for Gina
On December 6th, 2008, Chicago Police Sergeant and long-time Mount Greenwood resident, Gina Dwyer-Meliska, suffered a cardiac arrest as a result of a condition called Apical Ballooning Syndrome (ABS). Although she was fortunate enough to receive CPR moments after her collapse, Gina was without oxygen for several minutes and remains in a minimally conscious state, changing the course of her life.
Although Gina's condition has stabilized, her biggest concern remains to be any neurological damage that may have occurred due to her loss of oxygen. Gina initially spent 17 days in ICU and has transferred to acute long-term care facilities. Unfortunately, Gina has faced many setbacks that interrupt her therapy. At this point, Gina faces indefinite, long-term care which will put a financial burden on the family.
Through this ordeal, it has become increasingly obvious how many hearts and lives Gina has touched throughout the years. First and foremost, Gina has always put her family in the number one position. Gina has a husband and three children all of whom Gina adores. Although they have been devastated by her illness, the family has been surviving with an outpouring of love from family, friends, and community.
With that being said, Gina is a remarkable, dedicated individual that has always contributed her time and efforts to others, working on countless benefits and in organizations going above and beyond the call of duty. Gina has been a dear friend and mentor to many, always seeing the good in a person and pushing those she knew to do their personal best, all while achieving her own personal goals: whether it be running a marathon or working towards her Masters degree, Gina has always been an inspiration.
It is at this time that we are asking for your help to aid the Dwyer-Meliska family. Please join us for a benefit:
11 July 2009
115 Bourbon Street
3359 West 115th street
3-8 pm
There will be food, fun, beverages and prizes! If you are unable to make it, but would like to send or make a donation - non-monetary gifts to:
This One's for Gina
c\o Maggie Engstrom
11118 S. Washtenaw
Chicago, IL. 60655
link for $$$ donations: http://thisonesforgina.mltprojects.com/donate.html
It is at this time that we need to take action for someone who has always given 110% to others...... This One’s for Gina.Thank you in advance for your generosity and consideration,
~The Committee
Additional links for Gina:
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
The New McKiernan Park
Bits and pieces from the Southtownstar article.
A new playground is being installed at McKiernan Park, 10714 S. Sawer Ave.
The new playgrounds will be completed in about six weeks. Thanks to a donation from Team Reil, a playground company based in northwest suburban Union. The company is also installing artificial turf beneath the playground, eliminating muddy shoes or those messy woodchips one often finds in parks.
The value of the project has been placed at $500,000 by a grateful Chicago Park District, spokeswoman Michele Jones said.
The new playground could lead to more of the same around the city. At least that's the hope of John Cederlund, the president of Team Reil, which represents Missouri-based Miracle Recreation. Miracle makes the playground equipment being installed while Team Reil specializes in fake grass.
Two years ago, Cederlund approached park district officials with the offer of a free playground. Eventually, word got to Ald. Ginger Rugai (19th), who liked the idea.
Cederlund knows that the gesture is appreciated, and hopes it translates to more business for his company. If not, that's OK, too, he said.
"Chicago is too big an account to not try to get back. A lot of influential people live there," Cederlund said of the politically-connected 19th Ward. "All in all, it's great for the kids. This will be nice for them, and we're happy about it. Everybody is happy about it," Cederlund said.
The park district is certainly happy because it's getting a new playground for free.
McKiernan will be the first park in the city to have artificial grass, she said. Cederlund said the product is durable and, perhaps best of all, needs no watering.
Rugai provided $80,000 in city funds to pay for the demolition and a sub-surface drainage system that had to be installed before construction, Jones said. The old playground equipment "was fairly dated," Jones said.
There will be two separate playground structures, Jones said. One is for children ages 5 and younger. The other is for children ages 5 to 12.
A new playground is being installed at McKiernan Park, 10714 S. Sawer Ave.
The new playgrounds will be completed in about six weeks. Thanks to a donation from Team Reil, a playground company based in northwest suburban Union. The company is also installing artificial turf beneath the playground, eliminating muddy shoes or those messy woodchips one often finds in parks.
The value of the project has been placed at $500,000 by a grateful Chicago Park District, spokeswoman Michele Jones said.
The new playground could lead to more of the same around the city. At least that's the hope of John Cederlund, the president of Team Reil, which represents Missouri-based Miracle Recreation. Miracle makes the playground equipment being installed while Team Reil specializes in fake grass.
Two years ago, Cederlund approached park district officials with the offer of a free playground. Eventually, word got to Ald. Ginger Rugai (19th), who liked the idea.
Cederlund knows that the gesture is appreciated, and hopes it translates to more business for his company. If not, that's OK, too, he said.
"Chicago is too big an account to not try to get back. A lot of influential people live there," Cederlund said of the politically-connected 19th Ward. "All in all, it's great for the kids. This will be nice for them, and we're happy about it. Everybody is happy about it," Cederlund said.
The park district is certainly happy because it's getting a new playground for free.
McKiernan will be the first park in the city to have artificial grass, she said. Cederlund said the product is durable and, perhaps best of all, needs no watering.
Rugai provided $80,000 in city funds to pay for the demolition and a sub-surface drainage system that had to be installed before construction, Jones said. The old playground equipment "was fairly dated," Jones said.
There will be two separate playground structures, Jones said. One is for children ages 5 and younger. The other is for children ages 5 to 12.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Irish Eyes are Smiling (It's not over yet)
Members of the South Side Irish St. Patrick's Day Parade planning committee are meeting tonight for the first time since voting to end Beverly's annual parade.
The 25-member committee will brainstorm ideas and go over community suggestions for how to celebrate the holiday away from the parade down Western Avenue.
But a decision likely won't be reached until this summer.
"I'm looking at this as a long evaluation process," member Mary Beth Sheehan said today.
Autism Speaks - Jewel shop-n-share
Autism Speaks will hold a Shop & Share fund raising program on the dates of April 20th thru the 22nd and also on April 27th thru the 29th, 2009 at all Jewel-Osco Stores.
By shopping at Jewel-Osco on one of those days, 5% of the total purchase, excluding tax, will be donated by Jewel-Osco to our organization. It’s a great way to help these kids and it will not cost you a cent.
Autism Speaks will use the money generated by their Shop & Share to create awareness and research for a cure.
Anyone interested in helping Autism Speaks by shopping at Jewel-Osco on those dates will need a Shop & Share Identification Slip - please go to the link below for slip.
http://www.kintera.org/atf/cf/%7Bbebb52f7-5ae4-49f7-a192-bf4b7dd999c6%7D/JEWEL%20SHOP%20&%20SHARE%20-%20AS.PDF
Please feel free to pass this along. Thanks for helping raise money for Autism
By shopping at Jewel-Osco on one of those days, 5% of the total purchase, excluding tax, will be donated by Jewel-Osco to our organization. It’s a great way to help these kids and it will not cost you a cent.
Autism Speaks will use the money generated by their Shop & Share to create awareness and research for a cure.
Anyone interested in helping Autism Speaks by shopping at Jewel-Osco on those dates will need a Shop & Share Identification Slip - please go to the link below for slip.
http://www.kintera.org/atf/cf/%7Bbebb52f7-5ae4-49f7-a192-bf4b7dd999c6%7D/JEWEL%20SHOP%20&%20SHARE%20-%20AS.PDF
Please feel free to pass this along. Thanks for helping raise money for Autism
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