2011 village of phoenix newsletter

Honorary Street Renaming forLong time Phoenix Resident

OurFutureLooks Bright

VOLUME 10 NUMBER 1 | AUGUST 2011

Our future looks bright as evidenced by the Coolidge graduation ceremony where Phoenix students took home several top honors including the Greta Morris and Pershing Broome Awards.

A SALUTE TO OUR MOTHERSGROUNDBREAKING FOR BARACK OBAMA

LEARNINGCENTER

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The Clerk’s O�ce and Water Department’s O�ce Hours are as follows.

MONDAY: 9 A.M. – 6 P.M. TUESDAY: 9 A.M. – 6 P.M.

WEDNESDAY: 9 A.M. – 12 P.M.THURSDAY: 9 A.M. – 6 P.M.

FRIDAY: 9 A.M. – 5 P.M. O�ce is open the third Saturday of each

month:9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

Vehicle StickersThe deadline to purchase vehicle stick-

ers did not change. The deadline remains February 15th. A late fee of $20.00 is added to the regular price if you purchase your vehicle sticker late. The fee to purchase stickers is as follows: Regular price $30.00, senior citizens and disabled $20.00 (with proof of age and or disability). Truck stick-ers are priced according to size. $30.00, $35.00 and $40.00.

Please note: All returned checks will be assessed a $25 fee. No exceptions.

Door-to-door Sales PeopleThe Village is still experiencing door-to-

door salespeople, attempting to have you change your utility service, such as gas and electricity. You as a homeowner have the right to deny anyone access to your home. If you experience a problem with door-to-door sales people please don’t hesitate to call the Police Department at (708) 0331-2192 or the Village Hall at (708) 331-2636.

Also, please remind your grass cutting contractors who cut your lawn, not to leave bags of grass clippings in front of your home. Citations will be issued to contractors who do not adhere to our ordinance.

Dog License RequirementEvery dog owner who harbors or keeps

a dog within the Village of Phoenix is re-quired to purchase a dog tag and show proof of rabies inoculation. The fee to purchase a dog tag is $5.00, and can be pur-chased from the Village Clerk’s O�ce.

Garbage Pick up DayGarbage is picked up every Tuesday.

The only time this changes is, if the scaven-ger service observes a holiday that falls on Monday. In that case, our garbage will be picked up on Wednesday. Our scavenger observes the following holidays.•New Years Day

•Memorial Day•Independence Day (4th of July)•Labor Day•Thanksgiving day•Christmas Day Every home is allowed to place out one large item per week for pick up. Please adhere to this rule. The large items consist of furniture, mattresses, couches etc. Items such as refrigerators, washers and dryers, hot water tanks, TV’s and microwaves can be placed out for scrap trucks to pick up. These individuals who scrap usually pick up these items early. Please do not place your garbage out for pick up before Monday eve-ning. Citations will be issued for those citi-zens who disregard this requirement. The Village has experienced a rash of citizens loosing their garage containers. So please remove your garbage can back to the rear of your home, once it has been emptied. Citizens are encouraged to dispose of tree limbs, branches and shrubbery by cutting them in lengths no longer than 4 feet, tying bundling and placing them out with your regular garbage. All residents are required to obtain a dumpster for disposing of con-struction material. All contractors perform-ing construction work in the Village are required to have license and building per-

mit. If the homeowner is performing work, he/she too, must apply for a permit and let the building inspector make a decision as to whether a permit is required. Some con-tractors have had their license revoked by the State of Illinois. The Attorney general ¡les those complaints with the Village and therefore the Village can pass that informa-tion along to its citizens.

Hunting and Fishing License The Village Clerk sells hunting and ¡shing license. The fee to purchase license is set by the Department of Conservation. The fees are posted in the Village Hall.

Board Meetings Regular Board meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the council room of the Vil-lage Hall, 633 E. 151st Street. During the summer months, the Board will hold one regular board meeting per month. If you have a concern and plan to attend a meet-ing, please call the Village Hall for date of the next meeting.

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FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK | August 2011

I trust that all is well with all of you and your loved ones. The past year has included a few successes, but it has had its share of disappointments as well. The economy has still not rebounded and we are constantly struggling to provide services for our residents. We have had to make some cuts in personnel but that the impact on you as a resident has been

minimal.

Over the past year we lost several of our outstanding leaders that

Greetings Residents!

have played a vital role in the growth of our community. It is di�cult to imagine the village keeping on without these great leaders but we must do just that. Roosevelt Williams, Iola Toler, Jimmie Mitchell, Olivia Shaver and Pat Kirklin were community leaders and business people that helped shape this com-munity. They will truly be missed. With that in mind, it is time for us to groom a new generation of leaders to follow in the steps that these individuals have blazed. OUR FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT Even though we lost several leaders, our future looks bright as was evidenced by the Coolidge graduation ceremony where Phoenix stu-dents took home several top honors including the Greta Morris and Pershing Broome Awards. You will read more about these outstanding young people in the Coolidge section of this paper. On another positive note we have completed several projects in the village: The resurfacing of 152nd Street, purchased a new ¡re engine and completed the new stor-age shed for the public works and police department (The purchase of the new engine was made possible by a grant written by Fire Chief, How-ard Fisher). We also have several projects that we are currently working on which we hope to have completed

by the end of the year. Work on 6th Avenue should be-gin by mid-August. We will resurface from 151st Street to 155th Street. Work will also begin on 152nd Place between 8th and 9th Avenues begin-ning in early September. We have been awarded a grant to erect new energy e�cient street lighting throughout the village, this work should be completed later this year. BARACK OBAMALEARNING CENTER Finally, we have com-pleted the architectural and engineering work and will have a ground breaking for the Barack Obama Learn-ing center in early October. As you can see the next few months will be quite busy around the village.

Several months ago we experienced a tremendous tragedy when one of our residents, Helen Wallace lost control of her car and crashed into a retention pond. When Phoenix po-lice and ¡re arrived on the scene the car was completely submerged but two of our o�cers dived into the cold murky water in brave res-cue attempt. Mrs. Wallace passed away the following day but would have surely died at the scene if it had not been for the bravery of Sgt. Frausto and Deputy Fire Chief Smith. These two gentlemen are real life he-roes. We have an excellent

Mayor Terry Wells

Shown from le� to right; Roosevelt Williams, Iola Toler, Jimmie Mitchell, Olivia Shaver and Pat Kirklin were community leaders and busi-ness people that helped shape this community.


FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK | August 2011group of employees who go well beyond the call of duty; this is an example of the brave men and women who serve this community.

The Village of Phoenix gives our condolences to the Wallace Family.

ON A PERSONAL NOTE I would like to congratulate Dr.

Kamala Buckner for her 38 years of ser-vice to School District 205. Dr. Buck-ner was my teacher in high school and inspired me to go into education. Even though she is retiring it is in her DNA to continue working. I am sure she will remain active in the ¡eld of educa-tion. We also say good bye to Dorothy Cater who worked for the past six years as village administrator. Mrs. Carter retired in June to spend more time with her family. Mrs. Carter not only served as our Village Administrator but also for two terms as a Village Trustee. Mrs. Carter will continue serving as a Trust-ee of the Phoenix Library Board. We all wish her the best. In the past year we also lost the services of two individu-als who have devoted their lives to help-

ing make Phoenix a better place. Art and Patrice Burton have been ¡xtures in the Village of Phoenix for many years. Art served for over 20 years as village trustee and Patrice served as Park District President for the past 15 years. The Burtons moved out of town but they both will continue to have an impact on this village. Both of the Burtons will continue to work at South Suburban College as adminis-trators and faculty members. Arthur Burton is a member of School District 205 and Patrice is a member of School District 151. Thanks Art and Patrice for your many years of service. This only demonstrates that you never really stop being a part of Phoenix and that is one of our greatest strengths. Please continue to send informa-tion to us for our newsletter. There are many wonderful things that are going on in the lives of our residents and we would like to share them with the entire community. Best wishes and May God continue to bless our community. -Terry R. Wells

I would like to congratulate Dr. Kamala Buckner for her 38 years of service to School District 205.

We also say good bye to Dorothy Cater who not only served for the past six years as our Village Administrator but also for two terms as a Village Trustee.

FarewellTo Our FriendsArt and Patrice Burton have been

fixtures in the Village of Phoenix

for many years.

Art served for over 20 years as

village trustee and Patrice served

as Park District President for

the past 15 years. Pictured is Art

Burton (center) at his final board

meeting.

Art and Patrice Burton


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BEYOND THE BADGE | August 2011BEYOND THE BADGE |

LIFE SAVING MISSION On April 1, 2011, the Phoenix Police De-partment responded to a passerby’s emer-gency call regarding a vehicle accident on 153rd & 9th Ave. Upon arrival police realized that the vehicle went through the fence and plunged into a 10-foot deep retention pond in the rear of Rupari Food Service. Police Sergeant, Ricardo Frausto, who was o© -duty at the time, was one of the last o� cers to re-spond to the scene, however, he was the ¡ rst o� cer to dive into the murky waters in at-tempt to free 87 year-old Phoenix resident, Helen Wallace from her vehicle. Phoenix Fire Department Asst. Chief Charles Smith ulti-mately joined Sgt. Frausto and both worked feverishly for approximately ten minutes to free the driver until the South Holland Dive Team arrived and completed the rescue. De-spite their heroic attempts, Helen Wallace died the following day at Ingalls Memorial Hospital, even though she had been revived at the scene following the rescue.

KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD Your ability to detect suspicious activities ¡ rst starts with you knowing your block. You should know such things as: who belongs where; who owns what; who lives where; who is on vacation; who’s moving in or out and who the” trouble-makers” are. By knowing all you can about your neighborhood, you should be able to focus in on potential trouble. Know-ing your neighborhood does not mean that you are invading the privacy or “snooping” on your neighbors, but it means that you are well-informed about what is going on in your neighborhood and for that reason, on guard against potential trouble. Remember that anything that could be trouble or dangerous to your neighborhood is YOUR BUSINESS!

911 IS FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY! You should use the Police Department’s regular phone number (708-331-2193) for all non-emergency situations. Everyone in your home should memorize the number or have it on or near the telephone so that you and

other household members will have it avail-able should the need arise.

WORKING WITH THE POLICE You can make a di© erence! Your greatest help to the Phoenix Police Department is to lend us your EYES and EARS! Meaning, if you see or hear any suspicious or criminal activities – IMMEDIATELY CALL THE POLICE. You should call the police ANY-TIME and EVERYTIME you suspect that something is wrong, harmful, suspicious, dangerous, criminal or possible trouble (of any nature) has occurred, is occurring or is about to occur. We are here to serve and pro-tect each and every resident in the Village of PhoenixNO EXCEPTIONS!

POLICE DEPT CADET PROGRAM The Police Department is currently look-ing to recruit young men and women be-tween the ages of 13-21 who are interested in a career in law enforcement. Anyone inter-ested should call the police department and ask to be added to the list of potential cadet candidates. If chosen, someone will contact

you when the program begins and you will need to complete additional paperwork. Ev-eryone under the age of 18 must have written approval from their parent or guardian.

PHOENIX FEST IS APPROACHING! During the upcoming Phoenix Fest, the Police Department is asking residents and their guests to adhere to any and all special parking restrictions and local ordinances. All improperly parked vehicles are subject to being towed.

BIKE PATROL It’s that time of year again! The men and women of the Phoenix Police Department will be patrolling the Village on bicycles! Please do not hesitate to stop them and talk about community a© airs, crime tips, or sug-gestions

PHOENIX POLICE WEBSITE For further information about programs, sta© s, employment and other valuable ma-terial, please visit our website at www.phoe-nixpd.net.

Offi cers of the Phoenix Police Department stand in support and honor of Sergeant Ricardo Frausto (holding plaque) for his heroism in the life saving eff orts metioned in the story above.


Awards Ceremony & Graduation for

Let’s not forget the families who support our officers!

PHOENIX FINEST


PHOENIX FIRE DEPARTMENT NEWS | August 2011

As the Fire Chief of this wonderful or-ganization, I am proud to inform our com-munity of the new and exciting events that the Fire Department has done. With all the new ¡ re equipment, training of personnel, hydrant testing and the assistance of Public Works and Linda Cole we were able to de-crease the ISO rating from 7 to 5. The Insur-ance Company uses this rating to base your homeowner insurance premium cost. The lower the ISO rating the lower the cost to you. So check with your insurance agency about the savings. The Phoenix Fire Department had our ¡ rst career day at South Suburban College. At this event, our ¡ re department sta© met and advised college students regarding a ca-reer in the ¡ re service. The South Holland Fire Department do-nated their Fire Safety House to the Phoenix Fire Department. With the ¡ re safety house we can enhance our ¡ re prevention division

to educate more kids about ¡ re safety with hands on training. The kids will also learn what to do when they awake in a smoke-¡ lled room and how to call 911. The Phoenix Fire department just recent-ly received a new addition to our ® eet- Engine

1713, a Smeal Fire Engine Pumper. It has a Spartan Chassis with 1250-gpm pump with a 750 gallon water tank and 30 gallon foam tank. A diesel Cummins engine with 330 horse power and an Allison transmission this ¡ re engine is equipped with all the latest tech-nology and equipment that meet the current NFPA standards.

Fire department personnel have been training with our mutual aid communities to enhance our skill levels in ¡ re suppression. We were able to train on two abandon houses that were scheduled to be demolished. Five of our members attended the Carl Holmes Ex-ecutive Development Institution where they learn to be future leaders. We also sent two members to New Mexico for the Incident Re-sponse to Terrorist Bombing class which was funded through U.S Dept. Of Homeland Se-curity. As the Chief of the Phoenix Fire Depart-ment I will continue to ensure that our de-partment meets the needs of our residents and community in the ¡ re service. As a de-partment we will continue to provide edu-cation and knowledge about preventing ¡ res to our community. Also you can visit us on our web page: www.home.comcast.net/~phoenix� redept/site -Fire Chief Howard Fisher

The True Heroes of Phoenix Fire department personnel have been

I will continue to ensure that our department meets the needs of our residents and community in the � re

service.

Phoenix Fire Department recently took part in a job fair at South Suburban College. Children’s Fire Safety House donated by South Holland Fire Department.

Phoenix Fire Department’s newest piece of equipment Smeal Fire Engine Pumper.


NEWS YOU CAN USE | August 2011

Sparky poses with children duringPhoenix Fire Department’s Safety DaySparky poses with children duringPhoenix Fire Department’s Safety Day

CNN PHOENIX COMMUNITY CAFÉCommunity Nutrition Network & Senior Association

is a Non-Pro� t Organization

Mission Statement To provide meals and resources to older adults and assist them in leading active and healthy lives.

Vision To live in an environment where older adults are valued and are an active part of society. I wanted to take this opportunity to ask all seniors to get up and come out and join us for a good meal and good company here at the community café. The Café is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. and lunch is served promptly at 12:00 Noon. There is a suggested donation for the meal but services will be ren-dered regardless of the ability to pay. If you are unable to come to the café for a meal perhaps you may need home delivered meals? If so, we deliver meals daily to seniors who are at least 60 years old and are homebound. We are always looking for volunteers to help and assist with our daily operations of the community café. Maybe you have some free time you could volunteer or have some suggestions or ideas to help serve our seniors better?Should you need further information please give me a call Linda D. Cole, Manager at (708) 331-2408 or email me at [email protected].“Remember this and it is true you Lose what you don’t Use”

COOK COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Dear Phoenix residents the village is excited to inform you of all the very recent and current projects that we have been awarded:

$800,000.00 for the Watermain/Sewer Replacement & Demolition Project – CDBG “IKE” $100,000.00 for the Energy Effi cient Street Lighting Project - CDBG$290,900.00 for the Sixth Avenue Reconstruction Project – CDBG$287,500.00 for the 152nd Street Reconstruction Project – CDBG$100,000.00 for the Fi² h Avenue Street Reconstruction Project – DECO$75,000.00 for the Salt Shed Construction Project – DECO$200,000.00 for the new Municipal Storage Building Construction – DECO$80,000.00 for Village Wide Demolition Project - CDBG $26,000.00 for the Installation of (6) Six new Fire Hydrant Project – CDBG

The village is very appreciative of all the funding that we have received and I hope you are to. We strive vigorously to make our vil-lage a safe, clean and healthy place to live. Should you have any questions, concerns, comments or even sugges-tions please give me a call at (708) 331-1456 or email me [email protected]


The Department of Public Works maintain the village’s streets: which includes road repairs, repaving, cutting grass,

street cleaning and snow removal. The department continues to do an e©ective job in keeping the Village of Phoenix beautiful. The winter storm of 2011 presented many challenges for our department. However, they worked diligently through the ¡erce winds and deep snow to keep the streets safe and travel worthy. With the force and consistency of the snow: curbs became non-existent and snow trucks were doing double duty. Again, great job!

Now the department is in the long days of summer with: grass cutting, cleaning debris and keeping up with the day-to-day

operations. Even though our department is working e�ciently we still need the co-operation of our citizens to assist them in keeping the village clean and safe.

Also, we would like to thank Todd Gil-lespie who is helping to keep up the mainte-nance on our vehicles.

WINTER MONTHS• Remove cars off the streets if you have a driveway or onto the designated parking side of the street when snow is two or more inches.• When shoveling or snow blowing your driveway or sidewalk put the snow onto the grassy areas not into the streets.

SUMMER MONTHS• Sweep the street free of grass and debris when cutting your lawns. If you have a contractor cutting your grass, please advice them to do the same.• Keep the grass trimmed from around the water meter for maintenance purposes.• Please do not put your garbage cans out on the streets before 4:00 pm on Monday evening. This can sometimes hinder the movement of large vehicles.

FALL/SPRING MONTHS• Citizens are encouraged to dispose of tree limbs, branches and shrubbery by cutting them into lengths no longer than 4 feet, tying and bundling, and placing them out with the regular garbage.

PHOENIX PUBLIC WORKS | August 2011

Trustee Ernestine P. Harris,

Chairperson

The Public Works Department does an e�ective job in keeping the Village of Phoenix beautiful

>>Johnnie Proctor>>Mel Davis Sr.>>Arthur Williams

Thank you, Public Work Employees for your dedication!

>>Robert Matthew: Superintendent>>Pete Rials>>Pete Beard

>>Lovell Tolliver>>Johnny Stewart>>Frank Carey


PHOENIX LIBRARY BOARD | August 2011

Village of Phoenix thanks the Public Library District members:

•Jessica Buckner •Dorothy Carter•Ernestine Proctor-Harris •Elizabeth Bateman-Loggins•Martina Mahaff ey •Loretta Wells•Gloria DudleyThe Library Board meets on the 4th Saturday of every other month.

AUGUST 27Annual Back-to-school the safe way fair: 12pm-2pm at the Multi-purpose Center

NOVEMBER 12Annual Family Reading Night: 3pm at the Multi-purpose Center.

SEPTEMBER 1Monthly Book Club resumes. The Book Club meets monthly: 7pm at the Multi-purpose Center.

OCTOBER 1Groundbreaking of the Barack Obama Learning Center: 11 a.m.

SAVE THE DATE Please join the Phoenix Library Board for the groundbreaking of the Barack Obama Learning Center on Saturday, October 1, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. This event will take place at 155th and 8th avenue in Phoenix. Come out and join us on this historic occasion. Refreshments will be served immediately following the program

Library Board Reading Night


Sonya Moore is an early childhood educator, reading specialist, and author. Kitchen Talk is a fun children book that brings everyday household appliances to life. Children will experience bold illustrations, the purpose of everyday household appliances, and vocabulary development. Reading aloud is one of the most important activities for children to become successful in reading.

The Village of Phoenix Salutes Our Residents Achievements

Dr. Kamala Buckner,

Superintendent of School District 205 retired a� er

38 years of service as a teacher and administrator.

Joevan Catron, a graduate of University of

Oregon was rated as one of the top 25 power forwards in

the 2011 NBA draft.

Mayor Terry Wells was award-ed the Star teacher

Award from School District

205.

Rocky Hill, former basketball coach at Thornton High

School worked as a commentator for the IHSA State Basket-ball Tournament this

past year. Coach Hill will work in that same capacity next

year.Dr. Kamala Buckner

Joevan Catron

Mayor Terry Wells

Rocky Hill

Sonya Thomas

Sonya Thomas wrote a childrenÕs

book

Catholic Chari-ties has honored Hiawatha Bell, of Phoenix, with its employee recognition award for her service as a program coordi-nator in the agency’s South Suburban Senior

Services, according to a news release from the agency. During the Febru-ary blizzard this year, Bell pressed her way through unplowed streets to drive clients to dialysis and chemo-

therapy. Without her e© orts, clients could have become critically ill without necessary life sustain-ing supports. Truenetta Ray Buckhalter, received her Bachelor’s De-

gree from Miss. State in Psychology and went on to get her Mas-ter’s Degree. She made several presentations to State Legislators and later became a licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist.

Devon Harris Jackson StateJasmine Hester Lewis UniversityBrianna Wells Southern Illinois UniversityMorgan Anderson Kent StateErica Dillard Southern Illinois UniversitySheranita Davis Southern Illinois University

Catholic Charities honors Phoenix resident

Phoenix graduates headed for higher education

Phoenix graduates continung their higher education

GRADUATE COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY

Mayor Terry Wells and Dr. Kamala Buckner ( 2nd and 3rd from left) poses for pictures after being awarded the Star Teacher Awards from School District 205.

Amber Mason recently earned her Masters Degree in Science and Education from Quincy University.

James Bateman South SuburbanNatalie Harris Lewis UniversityIyala Sample Monmouth CollegeFeShawn Berry Quincy UniversityNatasha Berry Westwood CollegeBrittany Brooks Illinois State UniversityBrandon Herring University of IllinoisNathan Majors University of IllinoisCraig Wilson University of Illinois Jordan Jones University of Illinois at Springfi eldAaron Beasley University of Illinois


PHOENIX PARK DISTRICT | August 2011 The Phoenix Park District was the proud recipient of the Illinois Youth Recreation Corps – 2011 Grant. The Illinois Youth Recre-ation Corps was established for making grants to local sponsors to provide wages to youth operating and instructing in recreational and conservation programs for the bene¡ t of oth-er youth. Under the direction of Ms Debbie Bartholomew and Mr. Roosevelt Thomas, the Park District was able to hire 20 youth from the community who worked as supervisors, instructors and instructional aides in the soc-cer, dance and arts & cra² s programs. Also, some of the young men performed mainte-nance work at the Broome Pavilion. Not only did these young men work, but they were given research assignments and learned the various materials and steps required in completing the maintenance projects. Kudos to Ms. Bar-tholomew and Mr. Thomas. On July 2nd, the Park District held it’s an-nual Pre-4th of July festivities. Those who at-tended were treated to free hot dogs, chips and juice. Also, there were games with plenty of prizes and a jump house that included a bas-ketball hoop and slide. The DJ kept the mu-sic ® owing and challenged some of the kids to show o© their best dance moves. Although the weather was quite warm, a good time was had

by all. The Park District ¡ eld house is open on a daily basis. Hours of operation vary. The com-munity is welcome and invited to drop by. Each day there are plenty of visitors who come to watch movies, play video games, or use their creativity with the arts and cra² s sup-plies. But the main attraction is the supply of bottled water, juices or freeze pops that are for sale. These items are quite popular with both the neighborhood kids and the many individu-als utilizing the basketball courts alike. The “blue” freeze pops have proven to be a very hot commodity. The Park District is having a very success-ful year with the Broome Pavilion rentals. The month of July was booked every Saturday. The Broome Pavilion rentals will continue through labor day. For more information, please call 708-339-8443 For additional information regarding the soccer, dance, arts & cra� s programs or hours of operation please contact the Park District at 708-339-8443

Park District Commissioners:Dr. Mildred West Garcia, PresidentLori Hagler, Vice-PresidentRoosevelt Thomas, TreasurerSharmin (Debbie) Bartholomew, Commissioner-DirectorMelvin Kimbrough, Commissioner

The Phoenix Park District was the proud recipient of the Illinois Youth Recreation Corps – 2011 Grant.

The Park District is having a very successful year ...

Starting in the “Back to School” 2011 season Comcast will launch Internet Essentials.

Internet Essentials is an exciting new pro-gram that provides a© ordable accessto Internet, computers and training to fami-lies with at least one child receivingfree lunches under the National School Lunch Program.

Once the program becomes available, par-ticipants will receive:• Comcast home Internet service for $9.95 per month (plus applicable taxes)with no activation or equipment rental charges• The option to buy a computer for under $150 (plus applicable taxes)• Access to online, in print and in classroom digital literacy training

A household will be eligible to participate in Internet Essentials if it:• is located where Comcast off ers Internet service• has at least one child receiving free school lunches through the NationalSchool Lunch Program• has not subscribed to Comcast Internet service within the last 90 days• does not have an overdue Comcast bill or unreturned equipment

NEWS YOU CAN USE | August 2011

Essentials The Phoenix Rising

Newspaper wants your input!

If you would like to include infor-mation like birthdays, new births, new residents, weddings etc. or have another idea for the paper, we want to know.

Contact us at: (708) 331-1455 or (708) 331-2641


Honorary street renaming

for resident Moses Wills

PHOENIX OUT ON THE TOWN

Mayor Wells (center) along with local offi cials, State Rep. Will Davis, Mayor Keevan Grimmett of Dixmoor, Judge Michael Stutley and Mayor Gene Williams of Lynwood.


Honorary street renaming

for resident Moses Wills


FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2011- MATT LLOYD (MC)•Masheen Company Band•SPECIAL PERFORMACE BY: RICO•Big Gerald & The Just Kick-in It Band•SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY: V-103 RADIO STATION

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2011 MATT LLOYD (MC)•Parade (Kick o© at 10 a.m. @The Phoenix Fire Station)

•Opening Ceremony: •Honoring Jimmy Mitchell and Roosevelt Williams •Shining Star Band (Tribute to Earth Wind and Fire) •Family Reunion Band •Sky Line Band •The Casanova Kings •DJ Victorious •Local R & B, Rap and Hip-Hop Groups •SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY: V-103 RADIO STATION

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2011 - DEBBIE CROSSLIN (MC)•RDM Praise Dancers

•Odis Webster & Company •Christ Miracle & Healing Center Church •Melodies of Praise •Kim Smith •Mt. Zion Voices of Praise •The Family •More Local Choirs •SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCE BY: NEW DIRECTION

STERLING CROWN CARNIVAL:•Thursday, August 4th 5:00pm to 10:00pm Dollar Day (all rides $1)

•Friday, August 5th 5:00pm to 10:00pm •Saturday, August 6th 1:00pm to 10:00pm •Sunday, August 7th 1:00pm to 10:00pm

2011 entertainment lineup

PhoenixFestival

More 2010 Fest Photos ...


Remembering our

LOVED ONESMary Louise Ball-LoweBessie ClarkMaella ElmoreMary GreenwoodCleburn GulleyGracie P. HuttonTruenetta JohnsonPatricia Kirklin-WrightJimmie L. MitchellMarijo Ransaw-RobinsonAlberta RossBessie Story

Inez TalleySharon R. Thompson Iola TolerOlivia ShaverHelen WallaceWendall (Peter) White Roosevelt “Sam” WilliamsAlvera WilsonJames “Jamie” WrightRuth Ann WrightFrances WilsonMargaret Tucker

Village of Phoenix joins the families in remembrance of their loved ones

Cleburn Gulley

Jimmie L. Mitchell

Alberta Ross

Iola TolerOlivia Shaver

Roosevelt “Sam” Williams

HOUSES of WORSHIPin PHOENIX

EVANS COMMUNITY CHURCH 723 E. 153rd Street, Phoenix, IL. 60426Rev. Tyrone W. ColemanPhone 708-339-0469

Sunday School: 9:15 a.m.Worship Service: Sun. 11 a.m.

MT. ZION MISSIONARYBAPTIST CHURCH 15354 Eight Avenue P. O. Box 2545Phoenix, IL. 60426Rev. Dr. Edward L. JonesPhone 708-339-1026Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.Worship Service: Sun. 11 a.m.

DANIEL CHAPEL A.M.E. ZION CHURCH 15250 Third Avenue, Rev. Derrick Simmons, PastorPhone 708-339-1990.Contemporary Service: Sunday 8:00 a.m. Sunday School: Sunday 9:15 a.m.Worship Service and Children’s Morning Worship: Sunday 10:50 a.m.Monday Prayer Service: 11:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.Wednesday Bible Study: 11:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

PEACE AND GOODWILL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST 15311 Third Avenue, Phoenix, IL. 60426Elder Fisher Cook, PastorPhone 708-339-0440

Sunday School: Sunday 9:00 a.m.Worship Service : Sunday 10:15 a.m

FAITH FELLOWSHIP AND LOVE COGIC 701 East 151st Street, Phoenix, IL. 60426Rev. Parthenia Stegall, Pastor Phone 708-342-1887

Bible Class and Deliverance Prayer Service: Thurs. 6 p.m.Sunday School: 10 a.m

WELCOME MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 15110 Ninth Avenue, Phoenix, IL. 60426Rev. S. L. Dudley, PastorPhone 708-225-1788

Sunday School: Sunday 10 a.m.Worship Service : Sunday 11 a.m

NEW COVENANT MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH15213 Fifth Avenue P. O. Box 1358Phoenix, IL. 60426Rev. Dr. Richard D. McCreary II, PastorPhone 708-331-3661

Worship Service: Sunday 11:30 a.m.Midweek Service and Bible study:Wednesday 7:00 p.m


Celebrating ChristmasWith Our Seniors


Celebrating ChristmasWith Our Employees



HolidayÊGiving

Scott Cohen’s 3rd-Year Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway

Scott Cohen (center) pictured with (L-R) Village Clerk Johnnie Lane, Trustee Ernestine Proctor-Harris, Martina Lane-Mahaff ey and Mayor Terry Wells.

Many Years of Giving

The Renegade Riders have given toys, bikes and more to the children of Phoenix during Christmas

time for many, many years! Pictured with our city clerk Johnnie Lane (left ) are two members of the Renegade Riders

Paying Homage To Our Elders!

Mayor Wells (center) sits with two of the oldest residents of Phoenix; (L-R) Reverend Jules Hutton and Howard Stewart!

The Phoenix Rising Newspaper wants your input!

If you would like to include information like birthdays, new births, new residents, weddings etc. or have another idea for the paper, we want to know.

Contact us at: (708) 331-1455 or (708) 331-2641


HAVE A LOOK AT OUR FUN AND CREEPY...


PAYING HOMAGE to

MOTHERS


Epiphany Hair Studio

Pro¡les II Barber shop

Jerusalem Finest

Smiling Faces Daycare Center

D. Anderson Contracting Inc.

Superior Rug & Upholstery Cleaners

R. Williams Contracting

Whisperwood Funeral Chapel

M.P. Auto Sales, LLC

Eternity Funeral Services, Inc.

Rudy’s Auto Repair

Brown Brothers Auto Repair

KTM Electronics

Smitty’s Lounge

Phoenix Laundrymat

D & D Construction Co.

Gibson Citgo & Quick Mart

Moses Wills Trucking Co.

Treasure Tours Inc.

SUPPORT OUR LOCAL

BUSINESSESPro§les II Barber shop

Phoenix Laundrymat

Jerusalem Finest

Gibson Citgo & Quick Mart

26 PHOENIX RISING | AUGUST 201126 PHOENIX RISING | AUGUST 2011

~ Memory Lane ~ DO YOU RECOGNIZE ANYONE IN THIS PHOTO?


~ Memory Lane ~ DO YOU RECOGNIZE ANYONE IN THESE PHOTOS?

Would you like to exchange information about the good old days in Phoenix and play Phoenix trivia games?

Then check out the 1960’s [email protected], you will enjoy it. Want to share your Phoenix Fest pictures post them to our Phoenix Family Fest site on facebook. Check us out atwww.facebook.com/phoenixfamilyfestival

Join our 1960’s Phoenixites Group

2011 SOUTHWEST MIDGET FOOTBALL LEAGUEDIXMOOR-PHOENIX VIKINGS SCHEDULE

OPEN REGISTRATION GOING ON NOW!

AUGUST 27 -Palos at Dixmoor-PhoenixSEPTEMBER 3 -Dixmoor-Phoenix at JolietSEPTEMBER 10 -Dixmoor-Phoenix at CreteSEPTEMBER 17 -Dixmoor-Phoenix at StegerSEPTEMBER 24 -Lansing at Dixmoor-PhoenixOCTOBER 1 -Mid-Crest at Dixmoor-PhoenixOCTOBER 8 -Calumet City at Dixmoor-PhoenixOCTOBER 15 -Dixmoor-Phoenix at Calumet ParkOCTOBER 22 1ST ROUND PLAYOFFS

For registration and/or information contact:Coach Tyson: 708-275-1355Coach Cecil: 708-510-7582Coach White: 708-446-4181Cheer Coordinator Aurora Clay: 312-636-2777


AgeOptions is leading a new grassroots partnership-based project to support the approximately 1 in 4 south suburban families that are caring for an older adult.

Where is this project located?•Near south suburbs of Chicago, including Blue Island, Calu-met City, Calumet Park, Dixmoor, Dolton, Harvey, Markham, Midlothian, Phoenix, Posen, Robbins, Riverdale, and South Holland.

What is the purpose of the project?•Build a community-driven, culturally-appropriate support system for family and friends who care for older adults (“caregivers”)•Help caregivers balance caregiving (including arranging doctors’ appointments, preparing meals, wound care and all the associated costs and stresses) with employment, child care and other parts of their lives

Who is involved?•AgeOptions is the project leader, with partners Catholic Charities, Metropolitan Family Services and CJE Senior Life•We invite everyone who has an interest in improving home-and community-based care for older adults to participate, including churches, community organizations, hospitals, elected o� cials, older adults and caregivers

What services are o® ered?•7 churches and one community organization are implementing volunteer-based programs to meet needs expressed by local caregiv-ers (details on reverse)•Information and assistance applying for benefi ts, connecting with resources•Respite care—substitute care for older adults so caregivers can take a break •Training for family caregivers and volunteer respite workers•Support groups, transportation, yard maintenance and other ser-vices to meet community-identi¡ ed caregiver needs

Why should I get involved?•Caregivers play a vital role and they need community support •Highly visible projects bring much-needed resources to your com-munity

How can I get involved?•Sign up to volunteer with one of the 8 local programs•Spread the word to caregivers who may need assistance•Spread the word to others who may want to be involved•Provide fi nancial or in-kind support to our local and regional pro-grams

HAIL TO THE CHIEFS!

Mayor Terry Wells (center) poses for picture with Phoenix Fire Chief Howard Fisher (right), and Police Chief Melvin Davis.

Mayor Wells (center) pictured with three Phoenix basketball legends, Lloyd Batts, Quinn Buckner and Coach Don McGee. Which was the better player Quinn or Lloyd?

Who was the better basketball player?


SCHOOL NEWS | August 2011

FIRST QUARTER

Allen, Bridgett Honor RollAnderson, Chantell Honor RollBooker, Cornell Honor RollBrownlow, Le’Velle D Honor RollDavenport, CleSean Honor RollEpps, Desiree High Honor RollFuller, D’Andre J High Honor RollHale, Anyshaa G. Honor RollHammett, Raven N. Honor RollHarris, Devon High Honor RollHester, Jasmine High Honor RollHill, Angel High Honor RollIkner, Mikal V High Honor RollJackson, Jamani Honor RollJackson, Lashuan High Honor RollJohnson, Malik High Honor RollMaha© ey, Destiny Honor RollMcHerron, Antaun D. Distinguished ScholarMo© ett, Fallone Distinguished ScholarMontgomery, Justin Honor RollOzoude, Dorian Distinguished ScholarPrater, Ladondra Honor RollWatkins, Paul High Honor RollWheatley, Diamond High Honor RollWilkins, James Honor RollWilliams, Marrion Honor Roll

THORNTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL15001 Broadway Harvey, IL. 60426Principal, Tony Ratli®

SECOND QUARTER

Epps, Desiree Distinguished ScholarHester, Jasmine Distinguished ScholarJohnson, Lashuan Distinguished ScholarOzoude, Dorian Distinguished ScholarWatkins, Paul Distinguished ScholarBartholomew, Aaron High Honor RollBrownlow, Le’Velle D. High Honor RollHarris, Devon High Honor RollHill, Angel High Honor RollIkner, Mikal V. High Honor RollMcHerron, Antaun D. High Honor RollMo© ett, Fallone High Honor RollAnderson, Chantell Honor RollBarbee, Shawn Honor RollJohnson, Malik O. Honor RollMaha© ey, Destiny Honor RollNash, Mercedes Honor RollWheatley, Diamond Honor RollWheatley, India Honor RollWilliams, Marrion Honor Roll

FOURTH QUARTER Hester, Jasmine Distinguished ScholarMcHerron, Antaun D. Distinguished ScholarRagland, Janine Distinguished ScholarWatkins. Paul Distinguished ScholarEpps, Desiree High Honor RollHill, Angel High Honor RollIkner, Mikal V. High Honor RollJohnson, Lashuan High Honor RollMo© ett, Fallone High Honor RollOzoude, Dorian High Honor RollWheatley, Diamond High Honor RollWilkins, James High Honor RollAnderson, Chantell Honor RollBrownlow, Le’Velle D. Honor RollHarris, Devon Honor RollNash, Mercedes Honor RollPrater, LaDondra Honor RollWheatley, India Honor Roll

THIRD QUARTER

Hester, Jasmine Distinguished ScholarJohnson, Lashuan Distinguished ScholarMcHerron, Antaun D. Distinguished ScholarWatkins, Paul Distinguished ScholarEpps, Desiree High Honor RollHarris, Devon High Honor RollHill, Angel High Honor RollIkner, Mikal V. High Honor RollOzoude, Dorian High Honor RollWheatley, Diamond High Honor RollWheatley, India High Honor RollAlexander, Ariel L. Honor RollBarbee, Shawn Honor RollMo© ett, Fallone Honor RollWheatley, Ryan Anthony Honor RollWilliams, Marrion Honor RollYoung, Jasmin Honor Roll


SCHOOL NEWS | August 2011

HONOR ROLL STUDENTS Deja BarbeeAsja JonesDiondrea MartinJohn McMillerMary McMillerTaheed Moore (not pictured)Khaliyah WilliamsLeah BoydTamila DozierMarc McDonald (not pictured)Michelle RiosAmber Wells

MADISON SCHOOL15700 Orchjod DriveMrs. Regina Davis-Bridges, Ed,D, Principal

EISENHOWER SCHOOL16001 S. MinervaSouth Holland, IL. 60473Dr. Ronda Towner, Principal

SPRING 2011 HONOR ROLL

Sydney McDonald Jhene Purry Ai’Yanna PhiferLashanti Reese-Doyle Sanaa Van Nicholas PearsonEric Landingham Jayla Bridgemon Milton CatronPreah Foster

The Village of Phoenix thanks District 151 retireesfor their years of dedicated service.

Gloria Manley Karen Whitney

Mae Buchanan

HappyRetirement!


DeAndre Mahaff ey and Taylor Watkins are Leadership Award Winners. Alexis Lockhart, DeAnna Mahaff ey, and Alexis Moff ett won the Greta Morris Award.

Persephone Cole won the Pershing Broome Award.

Diana Rosas lead the graduating class in their 2011 class song.

COOLIDGE NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTEES

7TH GRADE INDUCTEES

Brittney Allen Joy Anderson Ariel Bolling Shanel Boston Taylor Co© ey Shannon CortezBianca Diaz-Gaytan Brittney Dillion Kimberly Garza Diamond Jenkins LeRoy Jones III Romi Lake,Ana Lopez Ashley Newbill Sabrina Perez, Sarina Perez Christina Pinckney Diana Ruiz, Bryana Smith Sarah Stevens Jesus Tapia-Garcia Ariana Thompson Alejandra Ulloa Ashley Walker

8TH GRADE INDUCTEES

Tyler Barbee Brittany Bennett Brianna Burge Aaron Clark Isaiah Clemmons Tarianna ElemSaleel Fobbs Oshla Gray Tiarra HillDevin Huff Regan Jones Alexis LockhartAnthony McFerren William Moore Morgan OwensBianca Rios Zara Simmons Amber TannerLaWanda Thomas Timothy Townsel Taylor Watkins LaShawndra Williams Cherlora Williamson Lauren Wilson

Phoenix Graduates Proves A Bright Future Still In Store For The Village!

DeAndre Maha® ey and Taylor Watkins L-R: Alexis Lockhart, DeAnna Maha® ey, and Alexis Mo® ett

DeAndre Mahaff ey and Taylor Watkins are Leadership Award Winners. Alexis Lockhart, DeAnna Mahaff ey, and Alexis Moff ett won the Greta Morris Award.

Persephone Cole won the Pershing Broome Award.

Diana Rosas lead the graduating class in their 2011 class song.

DeAndre Maha® ey and Taylor WatkinsPersephone Cole

CONGRATULATES COOLIDGE HONOR ROLL STUDENTS

Jennifer ZambranoOmar WilliamsBernard WalkerPatricia MunozFausat RabiuFabian TorresEboni DabneyRashaad GueringerTriana JohnsonJasmin TaylorJazmine AndersonKelly BrownAlesiana DavisDebora FosterSamuel GomezJessica KellyDarius MitchellAna SalazarLamont WallaceDeshaun BarrettKevon DixonMarco GarciaKevin JacksonShamari AnthonyRosemarie GarzaA’vionn Jones

Shelbi StoneTemple WatkinsTori WilliamsDejah Abubakar-JacksonMargaret AgwomohAreyon ColeJose DiazDestiny Gri� nKarla NazarioAndrew NtamereKayla RichardsonSade SmithZian WardellJoselynn AliGreg BoydDavonte CarsonChristopher GonzalezEduardo GutierrezDejah KentCurtis NuginZion OwensDejhannee TillmanMichael VaughnDeshaun Barrett,Kevon Dixon Avionn King Jones Marco Garcia

Ariel BollingIvan EspinozaMikhayla HaleJoy AndersonJayShari ChearsTaylor Co© eyLeroy JonesAshley NewbillSabrina PerezBryana SmithJesus Tapia-GarciaVictor Uriarte

TreVoir WashingtonBrittney AllenShannon CortezBrittney DillionKimberly GarzaSarina PerezPayton RogersAriana ThompsonDevon BerryAlyssa Cremer Bianca DiazDiamond Jenkins

Aaron ClarkIsaiah ClemmonsTyteanna CookSaleel FobbsDeAnna Maha© eyAlexis Mo© ettJessica NosikeTerri ThomasRoy VeraTyler BarbeeVictoria BradleySakihya DardenDevin Hu© David ManceraEricka MooreAliyah MossYarithza MunozRicardo TorresTiarra WilkinsEmily ZambranoAnthony BrysonAriana ByrdPersephone ColeNicholas DavenportCristian DiazJasmyne McPhearsonAyrton MoralesTionna OgletreeJuJuan PaytonMarcos QuirozStephVon RogersWilliam Saunders

Zara SimmonsDaJon TorrenceCherlora WilliamsonJanez WinstonSergio AriasJasmine DavisOshla GrayDeAndre Maha© eyAnthony McFerrenLyrica BlakeLaShawndra WilliamsBrianna BurgeRegan JonesAmber TannerDivante BrownTarianna ElemDyfreda FisherJuan MendozaBrittany BennettNaomie NwagwuGlory RandallLaWanda ThomasTiarra HillSarhara Jeff ersonLauren WilsonMs. LeonhardtHelen AdeyeniMatthew MetcalfWilliam MooreAlexis LockhartMorgan OwensBianca Rios

COOLIDGE 3RD QUARTER 6TH GRADE HONOR ROLL



NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTEESTiarra Wilkins

DaJon TorrenceCherlora Williamson

DeAndre Maha© eyAnthony McFerren

The Sky’sThe Limit

Diamond Jenkins

MAYOR TERRY WELLS & THE VILLAGE OF PHOENIX

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