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2011 WNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Directors / Officers
President Daniel Varanauski 773.972.6566 [email protected]
Vice President Chris Connors 312.371.2991 [email protected]
Treasurer John Faulhaber 773.348.4238 [email protected]
Secretary Chuck Sherline 773.251.1497 [email protected]
Directors / Committee Chairpersons
Business Relations Leslie Oppenheimer 773.404.7484 [email protected]
Crime Prevention Brad Hart 773.396.2760 [email protected]
Membership Courtland Hickey 773.528.1264 [email protected]
Newsletter Erin Anderson 312.342.4126 [email protected]
Parks Scott Deichmann [email protected]
Planning Gary Wigoda 773.477.3374 [email protected]
Schools Mindy Sircus 773.704.5130 [email protected]
Taste of Lincoln Ron Hansen 773.477.4455 [email protected]
Wiggly Field Stacey Hawk 773.348.2832 [email protected] Nominating/Recruiting Ken Feldbein 773.472.9800 [email protected]
Directors at Large
Director Allan Mellis 773.327.9123 [email protected]
Director Stacey Hawk 773.348.2832 [email protected]
Director Mike Realmuto 773.857.3005 [email protected]
Director Mike Miller [email protected]
Director Bridget Orsic [email protected]
Director Tim Shannon [email protected]
STATE AND LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES
32nd Ward Alderman Scott Waguespack www.ward32.org
2657 North Clybourn 773.248.1330 [email protected]
43rd Ward Alderman Michele Smith www.ward43.org
735 W. Wrightwood 773.348.9500
State Senator John Cullerton www.senatorcullerton.com
4237 N. Lincoln 773.883.0770 [email protected]
State Representative Ann Williams
1726 W. Belmont 773.880.9082 [email protected]
10th District Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer www.bridgetgainer.com
5533 N Broadway 773.561.1010 [email protected]
Streets and Sanitation
32nd Ward 312.744.8618 1150 N. North Branch 43rd Ward 312.744.4555 1340 W. Concord
Name(s):
Daytime Telephone:
e-mail:
Address: Zip:
Date: □ Renewal □ New Membership
Sign Up Today for 2012! To become a member or to renew your membership, fill out this form and send it along with your check to the address below. I/ We have an interest
in participating in the following:
□ Business Relations
□ Crime Prevention
□ Newsletter
□ Membership
□ Planning
□ Schools
□ Parks
□ Taste of Lincoln Ave.
□ Architectural &
Historic Preservation
2012 Annual Membership:
□ Individual $10
□ Joint $15
□ Business $20
□ Senior Citizen $3
□ Senior-Joint $5
Additional Contribution $____
TOTAL $____
NEIGHBORS ASSOCIATION
Thank you for your support, all contributions are tax deductible. Memberships are for the calendar
year and must be renewed annually.
Wrightwood Neighbors Association PO Box 147179 Chicago, Illinois 60614-7179 [email protected] www.wrightwoodneighbors.org
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Save the Date
Two “Save the Dates” with State Representa�ve Ann Williams:
January 21st - Coffee with Representa�ve Williams and Congressman Quigley,
Saturday 10-11:30 am at Julius Meinl, 3601 N Southport.
January 26th - District Office Open House on Thursday, from 6 pm to 8 pm,
1726 W Belmont. Stop by, grab a cup of coffee or hot chocolate,
and mix and mingle with me, my staff and your neighbors.
32nd Ward Gift Drives
'Tis the season of giving, and for this Holiday season the 32nd ward is hosting a Senior Gift Drive. This drive will benefit low income seniors who are in need. The ideal gift would be gift certificates $25 for groceries, restaurants, and other entertainment or any kind of gift basket. Donations will be received at the office location (2657 N Clybourn Ave) from now through Monday, December 20. The office will be distributing the gifts between senior homes that we have in the 32nd Ward that qualify. The 32nd Ward Office is also partnering with Connections for Abused Women and their Children to try to fulfill their holiday wishlist. Donations are greatly needed in order to meet the needs of women and children at their Greenhouse Shelter. Gifts dropped off at the Al-derman’s office will be sent directly to their organization. You can see a wishlist for items their clients need at their website: http://cawc.org/ Anything you can give to either drives or both will be greatly appreciated and prevent Santa from putting coal in your stocking! If you have any questions or concerns, please call the office, 773-248-1330 or e-mail at [email protected].
Photo Credit: Rick Cloud
Commissioner John Fritchey’s Annual Helping Hands Campaign
As you may already know, every year Cook County Commissioner John Fritchey works in collaboration with community groups, libraries, local businesses and chambers of commerce to collect goods for those who are in need through our Helping Hands Campaign. Give a little, Make a BIG difference!
Donate new or slightly used hats, scarves, gloves, and clothing, as well as toiletries to those who need it most.
*Items will be given to a local service agency for distribution to those in need.*
You can bring donations to Commissioner Fritchey’s office @ 2539 N. Southport Avenue as well as other participating organizations around the district. To learn more about Commissioner Fritchey’s Annual Helping Hands Campaign, please call (773) 871-4000, or email us at [email protected] or [email protected]
‘Tis the season…...and while there are numerous worthy causes, here are a couple of options close to home:
WNA Schools Report
Wrightwood Neighbors held its annual Schools Forum on Monday, November 14th. We
were pleased to welcome the principals of our local schools: Mira Weber of Agassiz Ele-
mentary, Katie Konieczny of Oscar Mayer, David Domovic of Alcott Elementary and Al-
cott High School and Beth Brown, Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction for Lincoln Park High School. The principals gave a brief overview of the programs at their
respective schools and then engaged in a lively q and a session with the many neighbors
present. As always, we appreciate their presence and participation! We also enjoyed the
delicious food prepared for us by Fiesta Mexicana and thank Lincoln Hall and City Tree
Delivery, which provided the raffle prizes for the evening!
Oscar Mayer: PRESCHOOL APPLICATION DEADLINE – Oscar Mayer has
preschool programs for 3 and 4-year olds. ALL students interested in the preschool pro-
gram for these ages must submit a Standard Application, including students who live with-
in the school's attendance boundary. A computerized lottery is conducted to select students
for Mayer's preschool programs; acceptance is not guaranteed to any students, including
those who live within the school's attendance boundary. Applications must be postmarked
by December 16, 2011. Students in the school's attendance boundary do not have to submit
applications for grades K-8.
WNA’s October meeting was held at the firehouse on Halsted in honor of Fire Safety
Month. The Firemen at the station house gave a great fire safety talk to the young (and
old) in attendance. The kids got to try on hats and other equipment and learn first hand
what it takes to be a firefighter! A big thank you from WNA to the men and women of
The Halsted Street Fire Station!
From Lt. John Willner, 19th District
CAPS - Since the December mee�ng for Beat 1933 conflicts with another event,
the date and loca�on for the 1933 mee�ng will be announced shortly.
Many of you have ques�ons about the future of the 19th
District and the CAPS
mee�ngs. Unfortunately the department has not provided any addi�onal
informa�on or plans beyond what has already been publicized. Because the �me-
line for closing the 19th
district remains undecided, we will con�nue our current
mee�ng schedule on a month by month basis. A<er December’s CAPS mee�ng,
the next 1933 beat mee�ng will be March 12, 2012
Crime Alert - We are inves�ga�ng several the< incidents that involve offenders
removing brass or metal kick plates from residence entry doors. If you have any
informa�on about this type of incident, please contact the Community Policing
Office. If you see anything suspicious, especially people on the street in posses-
sion of these items, please call 911 immediately.
Finally, with the arrival of the holiday season the number of the< from vehicle
incidents usually increases. Please do not leave your packages in your vehicle in
plain sight, lock them in the vehicles trunk. Don’t use your vehicle as a holding
center for packages while you shop. Thieves will watch cars parked in shopping
areas and note the cars that shoppers place packages into, making those vehicles
prime targets for the<s. If you put packages in your vehicle while shopping and
want to con�nue your shopping, move your car so the thieves do not know
where it is now parked.
Best wishes for a happy holiday season and a prosperous new year
In addition to celebrating with neighbors at our Annual Holiday and Grant Dispersal Party, it is also occasion to elect the officers for the 2012 Board of Directors. Proposed Slate for 2012 : Dan Varanauski; President Leslie Oppenheimer; Vice President John Faulhaber; Treasurer Chuck Sherline; Secretary Scott Deichmann; Parks Gary Wigoda; Planning Erin Anderson; Newsletter Courtland Hickey; Membership Ken Feldbein; Nominating/ Recruiting Ron Hansen; Taste of Lincoln Avenue Bridget Orsic; Schools
Allan Mellis; Director Stacey Hawk; Director/ Wiggly Field Mike Realmuto; Director Mike Miller; Director Chris Connors; Director Mindy Sircus; Director
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At-a-Glance Calendar and Newsletter Contents December -
12th - Annual Member’s Holiday Party and Grant Dispersal Dinner…….…page 5 16th - Applica�on deadline for Oscar Mayer preschool……………………..…....page 3
January - Two “Save the Dates” with State Representa�ve Ann Williams:
21st & 26th ……………………………………………..………………...……………………......page 3
In this Issue
From the Office of Congressman Quigley…………………………………………………..page 1
Membership Renewal and Informa�on Update Request ……………………….....page 1
October’s mee�ng at the Fire House………………………………………………………….page 2
19th Police District Update, Caps, Safety Alert & Tips…………………………………page 2
2012 Proposed Slate of Officers………………………………………………………………….page 2
32nd Ward Gi< Drives………………………………………………………………………………..page 3
Commissioner Fritchey’s Annual Helping Hands Campaign…………………………page 3
WNA Schools Report…………………………………………………………………………………. page 3
Children’s Memorial Hospital Site Development Update………………….…….....page 5
Please join us for a little Holiday cheer:
WNA Annual Holiday Party Monday, December 12th
Lincoln Hall, 2424 North Lincoln Ave
6:00 pm - Doors open 6:30-7:30 pm - Buffet dinner , Live Music by Casa del Soul 7:30-8:30 pm - Performance from Local Schools 8:00 -8:45 pm - WNA Meeting and Grant Presentations 8:45-10:00 pm - Music by Casa del Soul Join WNA at Lincoln Hall for our Annual Holiday Party! This party is a way for us to disperse the grants we give out to local schools, charities and organiza-tions that impact our neighborhood directly. These grants are made entirely possible from the proceeds of the Taste of Lincoln Avenue. The total for this year is OVER $192,000! We will also vote in the 2012 Board of Directors. Join us for live music, complimentary food and drinks. All members and their families are welcome.
Children’s Memorial Hospital
Site Development Update McCaffery Interests, the developers
of the CMH site, have been meeting
with the Aldermen and area neigh-
borhood groups as part of their pro-
cess to develop a master plan for the
6 + acres site. Open community
meetings will be starting soon. The
picture to the left highlights existing
buildings they plan on preserving at
the site.
The WNA Board has had two meetings with McCaffery Interests and their architect Joe
Antunovich. So far WNA likes the overall site layout presented including:
• Adaptively re-using most of the existing buildings,
• Making Lincoln Avenue a vital retail street,
• Retaining and greening the garage with a new retail front, • Providing a critical mass of retail and residential,
• Putting the taller buildings in the center of the main parcel with stepped back tops with an
approximate height of the existing helipad,
• Setting back new additions above the first floor,
• Providing all loading and unloading underground for all retail and residential,
• Providing interior open space of approximately one acre for drop off and community
events.
• Building wider sidewalks where new buildings are built
• Committing to provide affordable housing instead of a contribution to he affordable
housing fund.
WNA looks forward to continued discussions concerning: • Architectural details of all new construction
• Potential tenants including: hotel, an international marketplace, health club, woman’s
apparel, bookstore, nursery school and kids play facility
• Mix of Rental and condominium units
• Community Center facility
• Construction phasing
• Fullerton Avenue traffic control,
• Underground loading connection for the Nellie Black and Wilson-Jones buildings.
You can see all the current information on their website at http://www.mi-cmh.com/.
We will keep you informed about any public meetings coming up. As of this printing there were none scheduled. Please refer to our website www.wrightwoodneighbors.org or the
43rd Ward Alderman’s site, www.ward43.org for the latest news.
A�en�on Wrightwood Members!! We need your help!
Please visit our new WNA website and fill out the membership form, this will help us to get all of your correct up-to-date mailing and email informa�on. Even if you have already renewed your membership in person or via mail, this new form will help us to store your informa�on in a beGer, more organized way and help us to communicate beGer about neighborhood events and issues. h"p://www.wrightwoodneighbors.org/join/
Thanks so much, Courtland Hickey Membership Chair
PS. All memberships are based on the calendar year, so it is �me to renew your membership (unless you’ve done so in the last couple of months).
From the Office of Congressman Quigley
Although Small Business Saturday is behind us, focusing support toward local
businesses shouldn’t be limited to one day a year. Small businesses play a vital role
in our local communities and national economic recovery, putting our friends and
family back to work, revitalizing our neighborhoods, and making the goods and providing the services that keep America running.
One of my top priorities is to ensure entrepreneurs in Illinois’ 5th District have the
support and resources they need to efficiently run and successfully grow their busi-
ness. For this reason, I am excited to announce the launch of my online Small Busi-
ness Survey.
If you are a small business owner, I’d like to hear your thoughts on how our gov-
ernment can best streamline and reform regulation and make it easier to run your
business. In addition, please let us know of any issues that have impeded your suc-
cess and how you think government can best address the situation. To let us know
what’s working and what could be improved, please visit www.quigley.house.gov/
smallbizsupport. Please do not hesitate to contact us if there is anything with which we can assist. It
is an honor to serve you in the United States Congress.
Sincerely,
Mike Quigley
www.quigley.house.gov