Winter 2011 Galewood Gazette

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The Galewood Gazette Winter2011/2012

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A quarterly community newsletter for the Chicago neighborhood of Galewood

Welcome to Winter!

This issue is filled to the brim. We have

celebrations, a letter from the alderman, new

businesses in the neighborhood, community

group news, winter fitness tips, and holiday

donation information. Also check out our

special election section that highlights five

Galewood residents running for office in 2012.

State of the WardBy Alderman Sposato

Dear Friend,

As we enter this Holiday Season and I complete my first six months

as the 36th Ward Alderman I want to take this opportunity to update

you on events that have taken place in our community. When I

decided to run for Alderman I promised if elected we would create a

new system of open and accessible government for the 36th Ward.

Over the course of the last six months we have started implementing

a new form of community government that has had a real effect on

the neighborhoods and people throughout our community.

On May 16th we opened our new 36th Ward Community Service

Office located at 6934 W Diversey. We have been running full steam

ever since. I want to give credit to my 36th Ward office staff and to

our 36th Ward Streets & Sanitation staff who have done a remarkable

job in hitting the ground running and ensuring that our office has been

accessible. We have been striving to provide top notch service to the

constituents of the ward. Providing accessibility to me and my office

staff is one of the steps I have taken to deliver on my promise of

opening up our ward government to the community.

A major part of my new ideas for representative government for the

36th ward was to create several advisory committees that would

provide me with community input on issues involving our Parks,

Schools, Libraries, Crime, and other community development issues.

Over the course of the last six months we have been signing up

residents that want to participate and the advisory committees are

now meeting once a month to discuss the issues they feel we should

be focusing on in our ward. This has been a tremendous asset to me

providing an insight into different areas of our community.

In addition to advisory committees I have made other steps to include

as many people as possible in our Ward Government. I launched

www.aldermansposato.coma new 36th ward website, created a

system of email blasts to update residents on what we are doing both

at 6934 W Diversey and down in City Hall, we have started

communicating through Facebook, and started a series of community

town hall meetings. The response from the community has been

remarkable. State of the Ward continues on page 3

Snackin With SantaRutherford Sayre Park6871 W Belden

December 10th

10:30am - 12:30pm

Juice, coffee, donutsMAKE HOLIDAY CRAFTS

Storytelling at 11:30 am

Bring your camera for pictures with Santa

$2.00 suggested donation

Reservations requested 312-746-5368

Hosted by Rutherford Sayre Park AdvisoryCouncil

Galewood Residents Organizations

Community Holiday Pot Luck

A Celebration of different holiday traditions

December 10th

5 - 8pm

Pot Luck Dinner(Bring a dish to share)

Holiday craft activitiesMusic and caroling

At Galewood Community Church

1776 Narragansett
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Winning at Recycling, Again

By: Tom Drebenstedt

In 2010, we participated in

the Citys paper recycling

drive and won recognition.

This year, the Department of Environment

announced another challenge and once again, we

competed. Galewood Residents Organization

(GRO) worked with Shriners Hospitals for Children

who graciously lent space to park our container-

and for two weeks watched our neighbors fill it. InSeptember, the announcement came that we

placed ninth in the city, turning in 2,600 pounds of

waste paper. The top nine community organizations

collected 39,000 pounds, while the next fifteen

collected 13,000. Many thanks to all that helped

GRO with this years recycling challenge.

Garden Club Galewood MontclareBy: Tom Drebenstedt

Our September meeting was a well-attended workshop and group

discussion focused on tool care. Master Gardener Don Nekrosius led a very informative session, guiding and

entertaining us as we all cleaned and sharpened our favorite tool. The cloudy skies opened up, we ran to the garage

for shelter, and Don continued to share stories about old tools and urban farming. Send a request to us at

[email protected] and well forward you the days informative handout.

October and November had us putting two gardens to rest for the winter season ahead. Many hands always make a

task easier. The Park District provided rich mulch for our community garden at Rutherford Sayre and then the next

month, Joe Capobianco, creator of the award winning garden adjacent to Montclare Station, appreciated our helpinghands.

Its time to take a break and revel in the seasonal colors and textures. Dont forget to mulch your leaves and feed the

birds while you await our next event in early February. Join our conversation on Facebook, or call Tom at

773-909-0899 to receive club news. There are many Galewood projects to involve yourself in. Join our e-list for the

specific dates and topics; we love to see new faces and expand our circle of knowledge.

Galewood Residents Organization

(GRO) By: Kelly Higgins-Turner

Galewood Residents Organization is hosting a Holiday

Potluck December 10th at the Galewood Community

Church from 5pm 8pm. This is the second year we have

held this event, and we hope it is as successful as last

year. There will be music, crafts, and more. Please plan to

join us with a food dish - all are welcome. RSVP

[email protected] if you will attend.

To help with future activities, we would love to have more

input from the community. Galewood is a great place to

live, and your ideas will help make it even better.

Please plan to join us on the second Thursday of each

month at the Galewood Community Church, 1776

Narragansett at 7pm.
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State of the Ward continued from page 1When given the chance to have a voice in the direction of our community, 36th Ward residents haven't hesitated to step up and

get involved. Our town hall meetings have been averaging between 75-100 people but a few of our meetings have drawn

crowds that reached 200-300. I have heard from several members of our community that they like the meetings but feel that

there should be better follow up information provided. That is why in the coming weeks I will be adding an area to our website

that will contain my decisions on many of the issues discussed in these meetings. Communication and information is essential

to our partnership.

Changing the culture of government in the 36th ward has not been the only challenge we have been faced with over the last few

months. For many years the City has looked to one time fixes to address fiscal problems, only to see them come back worse a

few years later. We needed to change how this city was operating! This years budget negotiations were historic for a number

of reasons 1) the City has never been faced with such economic difficulties and 2) the new City Council and Mayor needed to

figure out how to work together to address these issues. Mayor Emanuels original budget proposal contained $6.3 million

dollars in cuts for the Library system, Health Care, Graffiti removal crews, and front line public safety operations at the 911 call

center. In response to issues raised by myself and other members of the Progressive Caucus Mayor Emanuel agreed to

restore $4.3 million in cuts he had proposed including $3.3 million that will prevent 100 planned layoffs and allow the libraries to

maintain their six day-a-week schedule during summer months and other holidays when school is out. While this budget was

far from ideal it addressed the dire fiscal situation and didnt kick the can down the road. Although we had to make some tough

decisions the choices we made this year will prevent even larger cuts in the future and help get our city back on track.

As we move forward into the winter months I would like to encourage you to take a minute each day to check on any elderly or

disabled neighbors. Last year we saw this city come together as one community to help each other through the blizzard and I

hope we can continue that spirit of cooperation this year.

I promise that as long as I serve as your Alderman I will continue to strive to provide you with a voice in our ward's direction. Do

not ever hesitate to contact me at (773) 836-0036 [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you! It is my

honor and privilege to serve you. Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Nicholas Sposato

Alderman, 36th Ward

A Good Winter ProjectBy: Tom Drebenstedt

If you have lived here for a while or know someone who has, Im gathering photos or any other material on Rutherford Sayre

Park. Im very interested in the memorial that honors residents involved in World War One. I will scan or copy whatever you find

and can be found [email protected] 773-909-0899. Thanks in advance for your help.
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Sayre Language Academy

1850 N Newland Ave, Chicago 773-534-3351

School website:www.sayre.cps.k12.il.us

Sayre Family and Friends website:www.sayreffo.orgPrincipal Ustabecir e-mail:[email protected]

Assistant Principal Dr. Aitken e-mail:[email protected]

The Sayre Family and Friends Organization (Sayre FFO) is hosting Family Reading Night Reading Under the Stars

on Friday December 9th from 6 pm 7:45 pm. There will be campfire stories, crafts, games, poetry jam, book

exchange, and raffle. It is a free family event that promises to be educationally fun! For more information on the event

and other Sayre FFO activities visit www.sayreffo.org.

Programming SurveyWe want your input about Rutherford Sayre Park

programming. Click on the link

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/M5W8XC8and take a

10 question survey. The results will help us coordinate

park programming with the needs of the community.

We appreciate your support.

Rutherford Sayre Park

Advisory Council Wins AwardBy: Tom Drebenstedt

On November 13, at historic Douglas Park, a Volunteer

Awards Reception was held and our Park Advisory

Council (PAC) was honored. The award was presented

by Friends of the Parks, an independent nonprofit

organization that assists community oversight to the Park

and Forest Preserve Districts.

Our PAC has succeeded in getting a new playgroundconstructed, beginning a mosaic to cover the walls of the

Metra tunnel, engaging the Garden Clubs stewardship of

the communitygarden, and continuing to captain Earth

Day activities. We are now surveying neighbors - have

you participated? - to enhance park programming as well

as surveying the physical needs of our historic field

house. Dont forget about the Nature Garden, south of the

tracks, we need some help with that.

Join the conversation at our park Facebook page or cometo our next PAC meeting on Wednesday, December 7, at

6:30 pm, in the field house.

Photograph: Rutherford Sayre Park Field House in

1936, the Great Depression, note the WPA (Work

Projects Administration) sign. This Federal program

put men to work on public amenities.

CPS Options for Knowledge

applications for Elementary and High

Schools are due December 16, 2011.

Visitwww.cpsoae.org/for more details.
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Competitive Weightlifting Program at Rutherford-Sayre ParkBy: Maureen Connell

The competitive weightlifting program at Rutherford-Sayre Park has been revived in

the last couple of years, thanks in large part to the hard work of Kevin Holbrook.

Since 2009, Kevins been dedicating his time, energy and fundraising efforts tobringing the weightlifting program closer to what it was at its peak in the 1970s, 1980s, and the early 1990s.

Kevin Holbrook is pretty new to the world of weightlifting, but its in his blood, a part of his history. His dad, Tom

Holbrook, and his uncle, Rick Holbrook, were legendary weightlifters back in the 1960s and 1970s. Both men were

mentioned in Muscletown USA, a book chronicling the history of weightlifting in the United States. Rick was an

Olympian in 1972 and a Senior National Champion in 1971 and 1972. Kevin also noted that he would not exist were it

not for weightlifting; his father met his mother at the 1971 Mens World Weightlifting Championships in Lima, Peru.

Though his dad and uncle have both passed away and most of the other weightlifters from the Rutherford-Sayre Park

weightlifting programs heyday have moved on, a couple of the veterans are still around. Bob Bobbondiman and BenHolt have been weightlifting at Rutherford-Sayre Park for decades. At 61 years old, Bob recently won the Masters

National Tournament for his age group. Ben is the most senior lifter at age 65. When Kevin wanted to learn about and

participate in the parks program a couple of years ago, Bob and Ben took him under their collective w ing. Since then,

the program has flourished and there are currently 40 to 50 weightlifters participating in the program. Participants

compete for fun, not for money. Kevin described the group as a crew of like-minded individuals who enjoy

weightlifting. The program hosted a competition at Rutherford Sayre Park on Saturday, December 3rd.

Anyone interested in participating may contact Kevin Holbrook by e-mail [email protected].

Galewood- Mont Clare LibraryMany of our readers have asked about the status of the Galewood Mont Clare library. Unfortunately we do not have

any firm news of if (or when) it might find a permanent location. As many of you know the city budget has been

particularly hard on the library system this year. What can we do? 1. Continue to support the location at Rutherford

Sayre Park to show how much we as a community value having a branch library in our neighborhood. 2. Attend a

library board meeting to bring attention to our library. 3. Call Alderman Sposato to voice your concern.

Additional programming can be found at the West Belmont Branch Library located about 15 minutes from Galewood.

West Belmont Library at3104 N Narragansett Ave, ChicagoStorytelling:Tuesday,December 13th at 6:30 pm. Children, ages 5 and up, and their families are invited to join us forstories performed by teachers & librarians who are students of master storyteller Janice M. Del Negro.

Kings of PastryDocumentary Film: Monday, December 19th at 11:00 am. Chris Hegedus and DA Pennebakertake us behind the scenes where 16 chefs whip up the most gorgeous, delectable, gravity-defying concoctions. A

discussion will follow immediately after the film.
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A Business in Your Neighborhood: SerrellisFiner FoodsBy: Maureen Connell

Serrellis Food Mart, an Italian specialty store, is a long standing Chicago tradition. Currently owned by Patricia

(Patti) Serrelli Hereau, Pattis father and grandfather started the business in 1934, making it almost 78 years old.

The original location was near the intersection of Huron and Western in Chicago. Serrellis then moved to the NorthAvenue/Pulaski area. They have been at their current location, 6454 W North Avenue, for 29 years. They moved to

this neighborhood because it was booming at the time. They felt that this area was a good place to be and it has

been.

Pattis favorite aspect of doing business in this neighborhood is the fact that people come from all over for their

products. In particular, Italian beef is their claim to fame. Former

neighborhood residents come from faraway locations including

Michigan and Indiana just for their beef. Since they realized there was

a market for it, Serrellis started shipping their beef six years ago. Their

website is http://www.serrelli-street.com/. Besides retail and online

service, Serrellis also sells their beef wholesale. In addition to beef,they also boast sausage, a fresh meat counter with a butcher at your

service, and Italian specialties at the deli counter.

My mouth is watering just thinking about all of the deliciousness

that they feature. I wonder if they ship to North New England Avenue

since my napping toddler is presently preventing a

spontaneous field trip

Galewood Gazette Special

This coupon entitles the bearer to:

$1 off any size

bucket of beef

Serrellis Finer Foods6454 W North Avenue

Coupon expires January 1, 2012

North Avenue Business Associations College Scholarship ProgramBy Wendy Tannenbaum

The North Avenue Business Association is sponsoring two $1000.00 scholarships to graduating high school seniors

continuing their education as a business major or in a business related field.

Students applying must reside in the Village of Oak Park, River Forest and the Chicago neighborhoods of Galewood

and parts of Austin. Chicago resident boundaries include Armitage (2000 North) to the north, Division (1200 North)

to the south, Austin Boulevard (6000 West) to the east and Harlem (7200 West) to the west.

Eligible students must rank in the upper 20% of their class, have a 3.00 GPA, a combined ACT score of 21 and

demonstrate financial need. Students must complete an application, write an essay, and provide two letters ofrecommendation and a copy of theirtranscript. The NABA Scholarship Programs applications will be sent out to 11

area high schools in early January. For more information, contact WendyTannenbaum at 773-622-4422.
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My Mothers KitchenBy: Carol Simmons

It has been my life-long dream to be a restaurant owner. After working for

McDonald's Corporation in Oak Brook, Illinois for 22 years, I decided if Ididn't do it now it might not happen and a dream would never be realized

and so My Mother's Kitchen opened October 11, 2011.

We are a family-owned business offering 'southern comfort food' (fried

chicken, meat loaf, macaroni and cheese, collard greens, fried catfish,

seafood gumbo, shrimp creole, etc.) and we have fallen in love with our

location and our customers.

I try to remember our customers' names and their favorite foods from our

menu which changes daily. Janice will call and say "I can be there in anhour, would you please make a peach cobbler?"; Thomas will leave his

phone number and say "call me when you put banana pudding on the

menu"; Mrs. Mister has a favorite table that we try to have available for her

whenever she comes; we always look for Cassie and the two ministers

(Williams and Williams) who visit weekly; and then there's Bob and Mike;

and Ollie and Rick and Nadine and so many more that we look forward to

seeing and hearing from via phone calls.

My Mother's Kitchen is open Tuesday through Thursday, 11:00-8:00pm;

Friday and Saturday, 11:00-9:00pm, and Sunday, 12:00-7:00pm. We areclosed to the public on Monday's but our dining room is available for

booking private parties. We also offer catering (catering menus coming

soon) and will do your cooking for you.

Please come visit My Mother's Kitchen and enjoy a "taste of the south"

and share your favorites with me and if time permits, I'll try to

accommodate you.

New to our Neighborhood!We have added a section to the Gazette to spotlight new businesses

opening in the Galewood and Mont Clare neighborhoods. If you know

of a new business email us [email protected].

All American Sewing

Debbie Mahoney

[email protected]

Sewing, Alterations

Crocheted items, special order

Reversible table runners/placemats

Custom draperies/pillows/

Home decor

Sewing Classes

7169 W Grand Ave

(between Neva Ave & Illinois Route 43)

Chicago, IL 60707

773- 637-0560

www.psyogachicago.com

Galewood Gazette Special

This coupon entitles

the bearer to:

One FREE

Beverage

at

My Mothers Kitchen6818 West North Avenue

Chicago

One coupon per person

Bring in coupon or copy of the Gazette
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North Avenue Business Associations 2011 Fall Food DriveBy: Wendy Tannenbaum

The North Avenue Business Association (NABA) invites the community to help with its Annual Fall Food Drive.

The association is not only reaching out to area businesses for donations, but also to customers, neighbors,

community groups, organizations and block clubs, so that we can help more families in need, this holiday

season.

NABAs Fall Food Drive runs now through December 15 th. Suggested items for donation include:

toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, toilet paper, rice, dried beans, boxed stuffing, canned vegetables, canned

fruit, peanut butter, tomato sauce, mac and cheese, boxed snacks, cereal and dried pasta.

Toiletry items cannot be purchased with food stamps. Donated items can be dropped off at the following NABAbusinesses, during business hours:

Al-Mart Furniture & Bedding, 7045 W North Avenue, Oak Park (open seven days a week)

ABC Bank, 6400 W North Avenue, Chicago

FirstMerit Bank, 1606 N Harlem Avenue, Elmwood Park

Serrellis Finer Foods, 6454 W North Avenue, Chicago

US Bank, 6011 W North Avenue, Oak Park

Sayre Language Academy, located at 1850 N Newland, has joined NABA as a community drop-off center (Sayres

food drive container is located behind the security guards desk).

Donated items will benefit two local food pantries: The Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry, located at 848 W Lake

Avenue, Oak Park and St. Cyprians Food Pantry, located at 6535 W Irving Park Road, in Chicago. In lieu of food

donations, personal checks to the pantries are welcome!

This is an opportunity for the businesses and the community to work together to help those in need, stated Wendy

Tannenbaum, NABAs President. Your generous donations are welcome. Please forward this information to

neighbors, community block clubs and organizations. For more information regarding the North Avenue Business

Associations 2011 Fall Food Drive, contact NABAs President, Wendy Tannenbaum at 773 -622-4422.

St. Cyprian's Food Pantry

Located in the Ministry Center of

United in Faith Lutheran Church

6535 W Irving Park Road

Chicago, IL 60634

Phone: 773-283-9178

Hours of Operation

Monday and Thursday 9 am 11 am

Closed between Christmas and New Year's

Director: Rev. Jo Carole Bundy

Pantry Coordinator: Ruth Riederer

How You Can Help

Donate food or money to

purchase food

Buy a child's Christmas gift

Donate winter clothing

Donate children's books Tell others about the pantry


9/12




Chicago Strong All Winter LongBy: John Hayley, BA, CSCS

Winter in Chicago can throw your fitness into a funk deeper than the snow drift in your gangway. Just because you cant take a

walk to Sayre Park or run the stadium at Concordia, does not mean your waist is destined to go from thin to deep dish. Rather

than shovel your fitness into the corner, follow this 3 day/week, 20 minute, in-home, no equipment circuit, to stay Chicago

strong all winter long. As always, make sure to consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program.

After a brief warm-up, set a timer for 20 minutes. Complete the following circuit as many times as possible, taking rest/water

whenever needed. Always be more concerned with your form than your speed. This is also a great way to judge your progress

over the winter. As a beginner, you might be only be able to complete 4 circuits. After a while you might be able to work up to

10 or more.

1) Core Strength. The Plank. 10 seconds

Lying prone on the floor with your forearms on the floor so your elbows are directly underneath your shoulders, lift up your

body by flexing your thighs and pointing your toes into the floor. Your shoulders, hips and thighs should be straight and

parallel to the floor. Hold yourself in this position for up to 2 minutes. Start with 5 or 10 second intervals and work up to 1

continuous minute.

2) Lower Body Strength. Squats. 20 repetitions

Stand with your feet shoulder width apart and toes pointed straight ahead. Stick your butt out and bend your knees as if

you are going to sit in a chair. Work to get your thighs parallel to the floor, keep your heels down and make sure to not let

you knees track beyond your toes. Press through the heels and stand up.

3) Upper Body Strength. Pushups. 10 repetitions

If you lack the strength for a mans push-up, try a reverse push-up. Start at the top position of the pushup and lower

yourselfall the way down slowly and under control. Push back up with your knees on the floor, then extend your legs

and repeat.

4) Agility/Cardio. Stairs. 10 repetitions

A quick trip up and down the stairs in your home is a great way to add cardio and strength. Only have a couple stairs?

Simple, just use the first step. Right foot up, left foot up, right foot down, left foot down. That is 1 repetition. Continue

repetitions - increasing speed.

After you have completed the 20 minutes, use the following stretch, along with your other favorite stretches, to cool down.

5) Cool down. Downward facing dog. 5 repetitions

Start in a pushup position. Lift your hips/butt up, straighten your legs and try to push your heels into the floor. Place your

head between your arms and pull your shoulder blades down and back. 5 deep breaths = 1 repetition.

Congratulations, you are one step closer to keeping yourself Chicago strong all winter long!

John Hayley, BA, CSCS, is President of Power Performance Camps, which offers individual and group fitness training.

For more information he can be reached at [email protected] or www.PowerPerformanceCamps.com
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10/12




Candidates Name: Illinois State Rep. Camille Y. LillyCandidate for Office: Incumbent representing the 78th District in the

Illinois General Assembly

Resident of Galewood: Since 1995; 16 years

Phone number: 217-782-6400 (Springfield); 773-473-7300 (Chicago)

E-mail: [email protected]: www.friendsofcamilleylilly.com

Other: http://www.ilga.gov/house/rep.asp?memberid=1760

I have spent my career advocating for economic opportunity, community development,

health care and educational advancement for Chicagos West Side and west suburban

residents. A hospital administrator for 20 years, I sit on the boards of the Austin YMCA, Westside Health Authority,

and Circle Family Care Health Services. I am board chairman of Bethel New Life, a member of the Chicago Park

District Advisory Council and a founder and former executive director of the Austin Chamber of Commerce. I hold a

bachelors in business administration and a masters in health administration. Representing people comes natural to

me, and I am honored to serve.

Special Galewood Election SectionThis issue we are highlighting Galewood residents that are running for political office in 2012. Each candidate has

submitted a short description of why they are running for office as well as contact information where they can be

reached to answer your questions. Good luck to all of our candidates!

Candidates Name: Michael D. NardelloCandidate for office: Illinois State Representative of the 78th District-Democratic

Resident of Galewood: 43 years

Address: 1905 N Neva, Chicago, Illinois 60707

Phone number: 773-750-1985

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: http://michaelnardello.com/

Other: on FACEBOOK

I am ready; I have 20 years of experience in public service with an extensive

background in finance and have been successful in balancing budgets without layoffs

or service reductions. I hold a Bachelors Degree in Marketing/Economics along with a Masters Degree in Public

Service from DePaul University and received a Fellowship from Harvard University. I am also a small business

owner of WingStop with my family and have volunteered with the Local School Council and community organizations.

But most importantly I am running because I want to make sure there is a strong future for our children and the next

generation. I believe together we begin the process of moving Illinois in the right direction.
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Candidates Name: Lawrence AndolinoCandidate for Office: Democratic Committeeman 36th Ward


Address: 1619 N Nordica Chicago, Illinois 60707



Website: http://lawrenceandolino.com/

I am seeking election to the office of Democratic Committeeman because it is

an opportunity to be involved in politics and continue the activities, accomplishments, and open participation that was

promoted when I was the Executive Director of the Galewood -Montclare Community Organization. I will create an

open and progressive Democratic Party and bring the same community organization style and activities to the voters

on a ward-wide level.

My goal as Committeeman, will be to bring information to the voters about the candidates, what the elected offices

are, and how they function through: news- letters, a web site, town-hall meetings, and debates. My education in

political science and my experience as an attorney will enable me to effectively communicate this information to thevoters so that on Election Day, the voters will have the best possible information to make an informed decision.

I believe that political organizations should be about the people and not the politician. I believe so strongly in this idea

that I pledge to not seek a paid governmental office. The committeeman should serve as a voice of the people, a

source of information, and a platform to do good things for the community, not a tool for one person to keep a paid

office. By not seeking a paid office I will be an objective source of support for good Democratic candidates that

represent the peoples wishes and the voters voice to the Democratic Party.

Candidates Name: Alderman Nicholas SposatoCandidate for Office: 36th Ward Committeeman




Website: www.36ward.com

I ran for Alderman because I wanted to create a new system of open and

accessible government for the 36th Ward. Since being elected we have

done just that through a series of town hall meetings, email updates,

Facebook announcements, and a new 36 th ward website. As committeemanI will continue these efforts by making the political process of the 36 th ward open and accessible.
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12/12




Candidates Name: Lisa Ann MarinoCandidate for Office: Circuit Court Judge, 11th Judicial Subcircuit, Cook Cty

Resident of Galewood: Over 21 years

Campaign Address: 3318 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Office Address: 3310 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60634

Phone Number: 773-889-9000


Website: www.LisaMarinoForJudge.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/LisaAnnMarinoForJudge

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Marino & Assoc., PC has been successfully serving this community for more than

14 years. Your vote for judge will allow me to have an even greater impact within our justice system. I grew up on the

Northwest side of Chicago, a plumbers daughter, and earned a Bachelor and Law Degree from DePaul University.

In over 22 years of legal practice, I have prosecuted and defended, in civil and criminal courts, for both the

government and private sector. I believe this well-rounded background, along with my compassionate, unbiased

demeanor, makes me an ideal candidate for the bench.

Rated Qualifiedby: Illinois State Bar Association Chicago Bar Association

Chicago Council of Lawyers Puerto Rican Bar Association Asian Bar Association

Recommendedby: Cook County Bar Association Womens Bar Association

Hellenic Bar Association Black Women Lawyers Bar Association

BEAT 2512Diversey to Armitage

1st Wed. ofeven months

Shriners Hospital for Children

2211 N Oak Park Ave at 7 pm

Winter Meeting Dates:

December 7, February 1

BEAT 2513Armitage to North Ave

4th

Tues. ofevery otheroddmonthAmundsen Park

6200 W Bloomingdale Ave at 6:30 pm

Winter Meeting Dates:

January 24, March 27

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candidates who are working hard

to improve our communities.

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The next 25th District Business Beat Meeting is Thursday, January 19th

at 11:30 am, at 25 th District Auditorium, 5555 W Grand Avenue (at Central).

Meetings held on third Thursday, every odd month at 11:30 am.

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Documents

Winter 2011 Galewood Gazette