Neighbors of Darien Magazine, September 2018

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Food safety…

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April Padalik, Executive Director Darien Chamber of Commerce, 630-968-0004 Mary Belmonte, Administrative Secretary City of Darien, 630-353-8115 Patty Lauzon, Secretary to the Superintendent, Darien School District 61, 630-968-7505 Stephanie Gurgone, Executive Director Darien Park District, 630-968-6400

City News—City offers tree planting programs..............................................10 School District 61—Budget update...................................................................14 Darien Park District—Here comes the Hoe Down.......................................18

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Darien Chamber—New for DarienFest—Miss Darien.................................22

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Special pull-out section—Complete guide to DarienFest.......................23

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Your finances—Year-end outlook........................................................................29 Vote Nov. 6—DuPage County candidates........................................................29

Departments Mayor’s Letter.................................................................................................................. 4 Around the Block...........................................................................................................24 September Calendar......................................................................................................27 October Calendar......................................................................................................... 28

About the cover…

September is Food Safety Education month. Neighbors Magazines is working with Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE) to bring you some valuable information that will help you keep food safe for you family now, through the 2018 holiday season, and all year long. Our feature story starts on page 6. Plus, you can find much more information on food safety at DuPageNeighbors.com.

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A message from our mayor “This country will not be a good place for any of us to live in unless we make it a good place for all of us to live in.” ~Theodore Roosevelt

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n behalf of the City of Darien and the men and women who serve on the Darien Police Department, we would like to thank everyone who attended our second National Night Out on Aug. 7 and helped to make it a success. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and residents together under positive circumstances.

With the end of summer quickly approaching, it marks another year of completing a number of neighborhood capital improvements. The city completed approximately 5.5 miles of roadway improvements, replacement of curb and sidewalks in poor condition, and numerous storm water and drainage improvements. The Municipal Services Department maintains a list of neighborhood improvements that are planned to be completed over a number of years. If you have any questions about upcoming improvements in your neighborhood, please contact Dan Gombac, Director of Municipal Services, at 630-353-8105.

The Darien Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 31st annual Darien Fest Sept. 7–9.

The three day community event is filled with great food, good music, business expo, car show and a carnival.

Respectfully,

Kathleen Weaver City of Darien, Mayor

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Next issue…

NEW! The Art of Business.

There are many local businesses that have become a fabric of the community. They all have a story to tell. Starting with the November issue, we will share the story behind the businesses that help make Darien…”a nice place to live.” How did they get started?

Who are the entrepreneur behind the business? What is the secret to their success?

How do they give back to the community? If you are a business with a story, or if you would like to recommend a business, please contact us. Call Neighbors Magazines 630-995-3482, or email newsroom@neighborsmagazines.com.

Visit DuPageNeighbors.com for food safety information.

September is National Food Safety Education month. The feature story in this issue is all about food safety.

You will find much more information online at DuPageNeighbors.com. Please search “food safety.” Throughout the month of September we’ll publish find helpful tips, cooking and temperature charts and even great holiday recipes that include food safety information.

“Hidden” treasures of gifts.

For our holiday issue this year, we will bring you a list of local shopping destinations that have something truly unique to offer for holiday gifts. Some of our hidden treasures will be in places that are very familiar to you. Some will be found in local shops you have never been to or even heard of…until now. If you have unique holiday gift ideas, and places to shop for unique gift ideas, call Neighbors Magazines 630-995-3482, or email newsroom@neighborsmagazines.com.

Is your food safe to eat?

By Tim Sullivan and Ben Scott

Is the food you are buying, cooking, dining out on, safe to eat?

September is National Food Safety Education month.

Neighbors Magazines is partnering with Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE) to share valuable and useful information with our readers that can help keep you and your family healthy through the holiday season. The information in this article is a good start.

You will find much more on DuPageNeighbors.com.

We will also be working with local restaurants and grocery stores, providing information that they can share with you.

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here is good reason to be educated and take food safety seriously. Each year 48 million people get sick from a food borne illness, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die according to estimates from the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

Many different disease-causing germs can contaminate foods, so there are many different food borne infections.

“Recipes rarely include any safety or disease risk information,” says Shelley Feist, Executive Director of Partnership for Food Safety Education. “One of our missions is to change that.”

The Story of your Dinner is a new consumer education campaign by PFSE to support home cooks (you) in getting safe and healthy meals on the table this holiday season. Visit fightback.org/food-safety-education/ the-story-of-your-dinner.

But before you start to worry too much, take comfort in the fact that the food supply in the United States is among the safest in the world. In addition to the numerous regulations already in place, recent laws like the Food Safety Modernization Act (FMSA) have given the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) new authorities to regulate the way foods are grown, harvested and processed.

Government agencies, groceries stores, restaurants and food producers all strive to ensure that your food is germ and bacteria free.

The simple fact of life is that germs and bacteria will finds ways and places to survive. So, how can you keep your family safe from food poisoning? Shop carefully and cook mindfully.

At the grocery store: feel, touch, inspect, stay informed There are a number of safety precautions you can take at the grocery store. The surface of fruits and melons should be largely

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smooth and even, with a firm, but not rock hard, surface. Pits and dents under the surface can indicate that the flesh of the fruit is slowly rotting or damaged by shipping. The surface of vegetables should also feel consistent, evenly colored and firm all the way around. With vegetables, softness in specific areas generally indicates rotting or bruising, even if there aren’t any obvious indicators of spoilage. With leafy greens like lettuce and kale, it’s especially important to look for crisp, plump leaves that are consistently colored.

And with both fruits and vegetables, trust your nose and steer clear if something doesn’t smell right.

When it comes to meats and poultry, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests shoppers confirm packaging is tightly sealed and cold to the touch. Choose packaged chicken that looks pink, not gray. And with bacon and fresh sausage, always look for the Safe

According to the CDC, restaurants, catering and banquet facilities, and private homes account for 87% of foodbourne disease outbreaks: 61% in restaurants; 14% in catering or banquet facilities; 12% in private homes Food Handling label—this label means the meat has undergone safe processing and includes handling and cooking tips. Consumers should be especially selective with fish and seafood; only buy fish from reputable sources like grocery stores and seafood markets, and make sure packaged seafood is well-packed in ice and free of dents and tears.

Of course, it’s best to inspect all food packages for holes, tears or openings when shopping. Consumer Reports also advises shopping the perimeter of the store last—while grocery stores are arranged for consumers to pick up produce,

meat and dairy first, it’s safer to put products requiring refrigeration into your cart last. Consumer Reports also urges shoppers to get food home quickly. Perishable food should not be out of refrigeration for more than two hours, or one hour in hot weather.

At home: cleanliness, storage, temperature And with the holidays fast approaching, be sure to check out the DuPage County Health Department’s tips for safely preparing and cooking your turkey and holiday foods.

Food safety tips

This holiday season and throughout the year, follow these 11 tips to reduce your risk of foodborne illness.

1. Suds up for 20 seconds. Wash hands with soap under warm, running water before and after handling food to fight bacteria.

2. Keep foods separate. Separate raw meat, seafood and eggs from other foods in your grocery shopping cart, grocery bags and in your refrigerator.

3. Start with a clean scene. Wash cutting boards, dishes, countertops and utensils with hot water and soap.

4. Don’t rinse meat or poultry. It is not a safety step and can spread germs around your kitchen.

5. Keep your refrigerator at 40°F or below. Refrigerate leftovers in shallow containers within two hours.

6. Rinse fresh fruits and veggies under running tap water, including those with skins and rinds that are not eaten.

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7. Read and follow package cooking instructions.

The instructions may call for a conventional oven, convection oven, toaster oven or microwave, and it’s important to use the proper appliance to ensure even cooking.

8. Place meat and poultry in plastic bag provided at the meat counter, and keep it in the plastic bag in your refrigerator at home.

9. Never defrost at room temperature. Safely defrost food in the refrigerator, in cold water or in the microwave.

10. Use a food thermometer.

Food is safely cooked when it reaches a high enough internal temperature to kill the harmful bacteria that causes illness.

11. Clean out your fridge. No leftovers past 3-4 days.

(provided courtesy of Partnership for Food Safety Education)

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration lays out some safety guidelines in four simple steps: clean, separate, cook and chill. The first step, clean, reminds people to wash their hands and surfaces often; you should wash your hands with warm water and soap for at least 20 seconds before and after handling food and after using the bathroom, changing diapers and handling pets. Next, be sure to separate raw meat, poultry, seafood and eggs from other foods in your shopping cart, grocery bags and refrigerator.

When it’s time to cook, the FDA cautions that color and texture are unreliable indicators of safety—using a thermometer to verify a minimum internal temperature is the only way to ensure the safety of foods. The last step—chill—refers to refrigerating foods properly. In this step, use an appliance thermometer to be sure refrigerated food is consistently 40° F or below and the freezer temperature is 0° F or below. You should also refrigerate or freeze meat, poultry, eggs, seafood and other perishables within two hours of cooking or purchasing.

Concerning storage times and temperatures, Foodsafety.gov also includes a useful chart with storage times for the refrigerator and freezer, with categories that include salads, hot dogs, luncheon meat, bacon and sausage, hamburgers and other ground meats, fresh beef, veal,

lamb and pork, fresh poultry, soups and stews and leftovers. According to the site, the short time limits for home-refrigerated foods help keep them from spoiling or becoming dangerous to eat. For instance, bacon can last for seven days in a refrigerator (40°F or below), while raw sausage only lasts for one or two days. Additionally, foodsafety.gov notes that food constantly stored at 0°F or below can be kept indefinitely and maintain its quality longer than refrigerated food.

DuPage County offers a wealth of information. For food safety fact sheets related to Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas go to dupagehealth.org/seasonal-food-safetyfact-sheets.

Dining out: cleanliness, attitude, inspection scores

According to the CDC, restaurants, banquet and catering facilities account for 75% of food borne diseases. When you’re looking for restaurant for the holidays, include health inspection reports as part of your research. For information on specific restaurants, contact the DuPage County Health department.

CDC recommends making sure the restaurant is clean. If the dining area is spotless, that is a good indication that the cooking area is meticulous, too.

Inspect your food before eating.

If your meat or poultry is under cooked, or you vegetables are not fresh, sent it back. Restaurants (at least the ones you will want to dine at) will have no problem replacing food that is not just right.

You can report complaints regarding restaurants, other retail food facilities, public pools and spas, private septic systems, private water wells, and other environmental health issues online at dupagehealth.org/contact-dchd.

Food safety is an important part of a healthy life. This brief article touches on some of the basics. On DuPageNeighbors.com you will find much more information provided by the Partnership for Food Safety Education, including a chill chart, cooking temperature chart, food safety tips, helpful facts sheets, videos and links to other sources.

We will have regular features of recipes with safety information… great recipes that you can serve your family with confidence.

September is Food Safety Education month. With a little extra education this month, you can protect your family all year long.

Ben Scott is the community editor of Neighbors Magazine.

Tim Sullivan is the publisher of Neighbors Magazines.

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City of Darien City of Darien offers tree planting programs 2018 50/50 Parkway Tree Planting Program

The City of Darien is now taking orders for the 2018 Parkway Tree Planting Program. The program is a 50/50 cost share program between the city and the resident.

The cost includes the purchase, planting, mulching and one (1) year guarantee of the trees (prices are pending city council approval).

The following trees are available for the parkways: Diameter

Species

Please contact Regina at the City of Darien for the 50/50 Parkway Tree Planting Program at 630-353-8105 or e-mail rkokkinis@darienil.gov for additional information or to place your order.

The deadline to order trees is Sept. 21.

Planted price per tree

City cost

Resident cost

2.5"

American Linden

$280

$140

$140

2.5"

Norway Maple

$280

$140

$140

2.5"

Honey locust Skyline

$280

$140

$140

2.5"

Red Maple

$280

$140

$140

2.5"

Chanticleer Pear

$280

$140

$140

2.5"

Freeman Maple

$280

$140

$140

2.5"

Sugar Maple

$280

$140

$140 P hoto : L iz West

*4-inch diameter available—please call 630-353-8105 for pricing.

Red Maple (Acer rubrum)

2018 Private Property Tree Program

The City of Darien is offering residents special pricing pending city council approval). for planting trees on their private property. The city Please contact Ramiro at Ramiro Guzman has selected Ramiro Guzman Landscaping, Inc. to be Landscaping for private property tree planting at the vendor for the 2018 Tree Planting Program and has 815-782-5900. included contract pricing of various private property tress. The cost includes the purchase, planting, mulching The deadline to order private property trees is and one (1) year guarantee of the trees (prices are Sept. 21.

The following trees are available for private property planting: Diameter

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Species

Resident cost planted price

2.5”

American Linden

$280

2.5”

Norway Maple

$280

2.5”

Honey locust Skyline

$280

2.5”

Red Maple

$280

2.5”

Chanticleer Pear

$280

2.5”

Aristocrat Pear

$280

2.5”

Swamp White Oak

$280

2.5”

Freeman Maple

$280

2.5”

Sugar Maple

$280

2.5”

Kentucky Coffee tree

$280

2.5”

Purple Maple

$280

2.5”

Northern Red Oak

$280

2.5”

Little Leaf Linden

$280

2.5”

Smooth leaf Elm

$280

P hoto : Georgia Tech A rboretum

Swamp white oak (Quercus bicolor)

630-852-5000 • www.darien.il.us

Senior Corner There are many services and programs available to Darien Senior Citizens. The following are some services available thru the City of Darien, Downers Grove Township, DuPage County, and the State of Illinois.

Subsidized Taxi (Pilot II) Program—City of Darien Pilot II Subsidized Taxi Service; providing transportation needs using coupons that reduce the cost of taxi fares.

This program serves Darien residents who are senior citizens (65+) and persons with disabilities (must be documented). Participants must first register at the Darien City Hall by completing a program registration form and having picture taken for identification card issued within two to four weeks. Ride coupons have a face value of $5 each and cost $2.50 each (City of Darien subsidizes ½ of the cost). Please contact Darien City Hall for further details and information at 630-852-5000.

DuPage County Community Services has decided to discontinue Pilot II Taxi Program, due to the decline in users and usage.

The program will officially end on Feb. 28, 2019 and the current taxi providers will not accept coupons after that date. The registration of new riders and City of Darien will not be able to purchase more coupons from DuPage County after Aug. 31. For more information, visit the county’s website dupageco.org/community.

Dial-A-Ride—Dial-A-Ride is a curb-to-curb paratransit service for senior citizens and disabled persons provided by the Township of Downers Grove through a contract with PACE. Rides can be scheduled to any location within the Township, Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm. The fare is $3. Registration is necessary before starting to use the service. To get more information call 630-719-6685.

Home Maintenance—Du Page Senior Citizen Council Home Maintenance Program is available for senior citizens in Du Page County. This program provides affordable repair services so seniors can maintain the safety and value of their homes. For more information please call: 630-620-0804.

Para-Transit—Para-Transit is a DuPage County program that provides rides to doctor, Social Security office or public aid office appointments. Nominal fees each way. Must call first for appointment time 630-682-7000 ask for Para-Transit.

officers for specialty training in elderly services. Since the inception of the program, elderly services officers have been busy meeting with Darien senior citizens and assisting them with important services. For questions regarding this program you can contact Sergeant Nick Skweres at nskweres@darienil.gov or call him directly at 630-353-8337 and he will assign an Elderly Services Officer to contact you.​ State of Illinois Benefit Access Program: Formerly the Circuit Breaker Program, the program now provides ride free transit benefits for seniors and persons with disabilities and a discount on license plates.

To apply: To be determined eligible for these benefits, applicants must submit a Benefit Access Application online. Paper applications are not available. Processing times to determine eligibility is approximately 12 weeks..

Once the application is approved, applicants may print a certificate of eligibility to take to local transit authority or the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office. Please wait 10 business days from the date of approval for license plate discount to be available.

Discount applies to one set of the following plates per household per year: standard passenger car, B-truck, persons with disabilities, recreational vehicles weighing up to 8,000 pounds, all military licenses.

To apply visit www2.illinois.gov/aging/BenefitsAccess or for more information, call the Secretary of State’s Office at 1-800-252-8966. Have the applicant’s Social Security number ready when calling.

Real Estate Tax Relief: Darien senior citizens should contact the Downers Grove Township Assessor’s Office to see if they qualify for any real estate tax relief through several programs.

Senior Homestead Exemption—Senior Citizens may be eligible for a $3,000 reduction from the equalized assessed valuation.

Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption—Senior Citizens may be eligible for protection against real estate tax increases.

Real Estate Tax Deferral—Senior Citizens may be eligible to defer payment of real estate taxes and any special assessments.

Minimally, these programs require that you be 65 years of age, meet income guidelines, own and occupy your home, and are liable for the payment of your real estate taxes. Call the Downers Grove Township Office to see if you qualify and for an application at 630-968-2100.

Elderly Services—To better assist the Senior Citizen population, the Darien Police Department sent several 11

City of Darien Fall leaf pick-up begins in October The City of Darien will again be providing fall leaf pick-up FREE OF CHARGE to residents. The program will run from Oct. 15–Dec. 14, and will take place weekly on your normal garbage day. The leaves should be placed in brown kraft paper yard waste bags or in plastic garbage cans. If you use garbage cans, please place “YARD WASTE ONLY” labels on the cans so the

Last branch pick-up for 2018 is Oct. 22–26 The City of Darien is pleased to be able to offer FREE BRANCH PICKUP for all residents within our boundaries. To help keep the streets clean and our crews on schedule, please stack the branches neatly by the curb on the Sunday before the pickup week. The chipper can accept branches up to 6" in diameter. Please do not tie the branches or put them in garbage cans. All other yard waste such as

grass clippings and flowers should be disposed of through our yard waste program with Advanced Disposal.

All branches need to be out no later than the Sunday night prior to the designated pick up week. The chipping crew can make only one pass and may complete your street as soon as Monday morning.

Residents can also take their branches to the Municipal Services Facility, located at

driver can identify them as leaf pick-up. (These labels are available at city hall) Residents are not permitted to rake leaves into the street.

Raking leaves into the street can cause serious local flooding for you and your neighbors.

If you have any questions, please call 630-852-5000

1041 S. Frontage Rd., and place at the designated location, labeled as “Branches.” Branches will be accepted seven days a week from 5am until 11pm. Landscape companies hired to help with your branches may also take them to Municipal Services.

If you have any questions regarding branch pick up, please contact Regina in Municipal Services at 630-353-8105.

Replace your old mailbox

The City of Darien offers its residents an opportunity to replace their old mailbox. Residents may purchase the mailbox pictured at right through the City of Darien for $95.38, and have it installed by Municipal Services at no charge. Those wishing to participate in the program should call Regina in Municipal Services at 630-353-8105.

Request overnight parking online You may request overnight parking or a vacation watch by going to the City of Darien website (darien.il.us) from any device connected to the internet.

The link to the automated system is a green button on the left side of the city’s home page marked

No solicitors please!

Each year at this time, we see an increase in door-to-door solicitations in our neighborhoods. Residents who do not want solicitors to ring their doorbells should post a sign on their front door indicating “No Solicitors Invited.” Darien requires that solicitations from for profit organizations need to 12

Overnight Parking/Vacation Watch Requests.

If you call the police department, you will be referred to the city website. If you do not have internet access, the request can be made over the phone at 630-971-3999.

apply for a permit, which includes an application for each solicitor they employ. Once the permit application is completed and submitted including authorization from the company, a background check is conducted. Upon approval and receipt of the appropriate fee, a thirty-day permit will be

issued. Charitable organizations, however, only need to provide a letter indicating the dates of solicitation, the type of solicitation, and if appropriate, the intersections where volunteers will be posted.

The city does not have the ability to regulate or conduct background checks on solicitors who conduct

630-852-5000 • www.darien.il.us

Have a safe Halloween

Halloween can be a spooky time of the year for motorists and pedestrians as trick-or-treaters walk in and near roadways. In fact, the American Automobile Association (AAA) Foundation for Traffic Safety reports that Oct. 31 is one of the deadliest nights of the year for pedestrians.

AAA urges motorists to slow down and drive with caution, especially in low-lit neighbor-hoods between the hours of 4pm and midnight when pedestrians are most vulnerable. Also, if you plan to attend a Halloween party, arrange a sober driver to avoid the risks of impaired driving.

“Halloween can be a fun night for spooky celebrations and pranks, but impaired driving is no joke,” said Jennifer Cook, senior manager of corporate communications at AAA Washington. “Many vehiclepedestrian crashes and fatalities can be prevented if drivers don’t get behind the wheel after drinking.”

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), from 2007–2011, 52 percent of all national vehicle related fatalities occurring on Halloween night involved a drunk driver.

Tips from AAA on ways motorists can help keep roadways safe this Halloween: • Avoid driving through neighborhoods. If possible, avoid cutting through residential streets where trickor-treaters are likely to be.

• Watch for children in the street. Trick-or-treaters may not pay attention to cars and cross mid-block or between parked cars.

missionary and political solicitation, which was decided by the Supreme Court a few years ago (Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York vs. Village of Stratton, OH).

The constitution protects the right of solicitors such as missionaries and politicians to knock on doors without first getting permission from

• Slow down. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, a pedestrian is more than twice as likely to be killed if they are hit by a car traveling at 35 mph compared to 25 mph. What seems like a small difference—just 10 mph—can be the difference between life and death.

• Drive sober. Always designate a driver if you plan to drink.

Simple steps for parents to help keep trick-ortreaters safe:

• Check costumes. Choose disguises that do not obstruct vision, opt for non-toxic face paint instead of masks, and add reflective material or tape to keep kids visible.

• Trick-or-Treat together. AAA recommends that parents accompany young trick-or-treaters.

• Make a plan. Review trick-or-treat safety precautions and plan your route ahead of time. Remind children never to cross the street mid-block or from between parked cars.

• Buckle up. If driving trick-or-treaters between neighborhoods, always use appropriate seat belts or car seats and have children exit and enter on the passenger side of the vehicle.

The City of Darien does not restrict Trick or Treat hours, but suggest daylight hours for safety.

local authorities. In the doorstepsolicitation case, the court reasoned that the First Amendment right to free speech includes the entitlement to take a message directly to someone’s door and that the right cannot be limited by a requirement to register by name ahead of time.

Residents who would like to deter

NO SOLICITING INVITED solicitors from their home, may pick up a “No Solicitors Invited” decal for their front door at city hall (1702 Plainfield Rd.) or the Darien Police Dept. (1710 Plainfield Rd.).

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School Directory Eisenhower Jr. High School

1410 75th St., Darien, IL 60561 630-964-5200 • Fax: 630-968-8002

Lace School

7414 Cass Ave., Darien, IL 60561 630-968-2589 • Fax: 630-968-5920

Mark DeLay School

6801 Wilmette Ave., Darien, IL 60561 630-852-0200 • Fax: 630-968-7506

Administration

Dr. Robert M. Carlo, Superintendent Dr. Carol Schultz, Assistant Superintendent Dennis Forst, Chief School Business Official Mr. Jacob Buck, Principal, Mrs. Jeanine Arundel, Assistant Principal, Eisenhower Jr. High Ms. Erin Dwyer, Principal, Lace Elementary Mrs. Lisa Kompare, Principal, Mark DeLay Elementary

Board of Education Janine Kiwiet, President Katherine Fujiura, Vice-President Gregory Leban, Secretary Jack Kubik, Member Jane Moss, Member Iranell Spann, Member Joseph Tortorich, Member schoolboard@darien61.org Come visit us on the Web at: darien61.org 14

Budget update for FY 19 There has been a great deal of conversation about how schools should be funded in the State of Illinois over the last few years.

Finally, Governor Bruce Rauner signed into law Public Act 1000465 or the Evidence-Based Funding for Student Success Act on Aug. 31, 2017. This law enacts evidence-based funding (EBF) and comprehensively changes the way that school districts receive the bulk of state funds. EBF provides stability in funding disbursements and demonstrates new mindsets for understanding the relationship between equity, adequacy, and student outcomes. This law enables districts to better prepare for state revenues and budget accordingly.

With a new vision in funding from the state, the district has developed a budget for FY19 and presented

a tentative budget to the Board of Education at the July board meeting.

The FY19 tentative budget has been on display for community review and will remain on display until the Sept. 24 Board of Education meeting. Anyone wishing to review the budget can contact the district office at 630-968-7505 to obtain a copy of the tentative budget. The tentative budget is available on the district website darien61.org under Business Office.

The final budget will be voted on at the Sept. 24 Board of Education meeting after the board conducts a public hearing on the budget.

We have a budget that indicates a deficit, however, a budget reduction plan is not required by the state of Illinois due to sufficient fund balances.

Special Education services are available Darien Public Schools, District #61, in conjunction with the LaGrange Area Department of Special Education (LADSE) provides services for children with special needs. Anyone having concerns about a child with potential special needs may contact the local public school. The district will provide, upon request, information regarding parent and child rights in special education. A list of free or low-cost legal services, in addition to the district’s policies, procedures, rules and regulations regarding the identification and evaluation of children with special needs is also available.

This information will be provided in the native language of the person making the request.

Additional information can be found at: darien61.org/curriculum.

District #61 welcomes new staff members Lace School

Sarah Mason, social worker; Emily Aron, fifth grade teacher Rachel DaLomba, fifth grade teacher; Jenny Altosino, fourth grade teacher Perri Brinkmeier, fifth grade teacher; Demond Warfield, Custodian

Mark Delay School

Anna Barclay, Kindergarten co-teacher; Debbie Dwyer, nurse Alex Gerges, special education paraprofessional

Eisenhower Junior High School Robert Mead, math teacher

630-968-7505 • www.darien61.org

District #61—Preschool Screening Darien Public Schools District #61 offers developmental preschool screening to district residents to provide early interventions for children between the ages of three through five that are suspected to have developmental delays or other handicapping conditions.

Children are screened in five areas: vision, hearing, language development, fine and gross motor and concept development. Children identified through the screening process are referred for a full evaluation to determine eligibility and program needs.

District #61 has scheduled the following preschool screening for the 2018–19 school year: Sept. 21 Nov. 19 Jan. 18, 2019 Mar. 15, 2019 If you have concerns regarding your child’s development, contact Mark DeLay School at 630-852-0200 to begin the screening process. Children need to be registered prior to the screening. Registration takes place at Mark DeLay School.

Birth to three screening

If you have a child between the ages of birth to age three and have concerns about their development, you are encouraged to call Mark DeLay School at 630-852-0200. School personnel will contact you and Darien District #61 can conduct an evaluation to determine if your child would qualify for Early Intervention Services.

Distrito #61 Evaluacciones de Preescolar El Distrito Público Escolar de Darien #61 ofrece evaluacciones de desarrollo a los niños de preescolar del distrito. El proposito de las evaluacciones es proveer les intervenciones a los niños, entre las edades de 3 y 5 años, que puedan tener retrasos en su desarrollo u otras deficiencias.

Los niños son evaluados en cinco areas: vista, audio, desarrollo del lenguaje, habilidades motrices finas y grusas y desarrollo de conceptos. Los niños que son identificados son referidos a una evaluación más completa para determinar sus necesidades.

El Distrito #61 tiene programado tener evaludaciones de preescolar para el año escolar 2018 en las siguientes fechas: 21 de septiembre 19 de noviembre 18 de enero de 2019 15 de marzo de 2019

Si usted tiene preocupaciones sobre el desarrollo de su hijo/a, contacte a la escuela de Mark DeLay al 630-852-0200 para comenzar el proceso de evaluación.

Tienen que registrar a su hijo/a antes de la evaluación.

La registración es en la escuela de Mark DeLay.

Evaluacion para niños recién nacidos a tres años

Si usted tiene un/a hijo/a entre las edades de recien nacido a tres años y tiene cualquier preocupación sobre su desarrollo, le animamos a que llame a la escuela de Mark DeLay al 630-852-0200. La escuela le contactara y el Distrito #61 de Darien hará una evalución para determinar si su hijo/a califica para Servicios de Intervención Temprana.

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Who let the D.O.G.S. out?

by Mary Andersen The moment you walk in to DeLay School, you see the “Wall of Fame.” And do you know what’s on that “Wall of Fame?”—all the smiling pictures of the amazing dads, with their students, who have helped to launch the Watch D.O.G.S. program at our school. Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) is an innovative program that has two main focuses: 1. To provide positive male role models in our schools and promote that education is important.

2. To have an extra set of eyes in our building to offer additional supervision and reduce student conflicts.

WATCH D.O.G.S.® began in 1998 in a single school in Springdale, AR and has since grown into a nationally recognized program that has brought hundreds of thousands of fathers and father figures into the school classrooms and hallways across the country, creating millions of hours of “in school” volunteer time and having a tremendously positive impact on the educational process (darien61.org/domain/39).

The path that Watch D.O.G.S. took to get to DeLay is simple. Mrs. Michelle Sleboda, DeLay reading specialist, experienced the program through her daughter’s school in Downers Grove. Mrs. Sleboda was inspired to bring this experience to the students at DeLay. After speaking with Mrs. Lisa Kompare, DeLay principal, an idea was borne. A committee of 20+ teachers was created.

We needed a Top D.O.G. and Mrs. Kompare reached out to Mr. Joe Tortorich, dad to Frankie and Ethan. He enthusiastically accepted the invitation.

Our first committee meeting, in March, was about brainstorming ways to incorporate this program into our building and preparing for our Pizza and Dads’ Night held on Tues., April 10.

The committee reached out to the community for pizza donations, raffle prizes and supplies for this kick off event. The response from our community businesses and their generosity was overwhelming. After the dads ate pizza with their students, and watched a brief introductory Watch D.O.G.S. video, our Top D.O.G. gave a heartfelt speech to the dads. Dads were able to sign up that night, and many of them did!

Now that we have a couple of months under our belt, we are excited to bring Watch D.O.G.S. back to DeLay in the fall. Mr. Tortorich had an information and sign-up table at CSI Night on Thurs., Aug. 9. We will also have another Pizza and Dad’s Night on Tues., Sept. 18 at 6pm.

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Top D.O.G. Joe Tortorich, and sons Frankie and Ethan, getting ready to jump into fun at DeLay School.

their child, eat lunch with their child and play at recess.

This isn’t a separate program. This is literally an extra resource for all the things that teachers are already doing in their classrooms. When they come to DeLay in the morning, they check in at the main office and a picture is taken for the “Wall of Fame.” The dads receive an email with their schedule and a volunteer checklist before their date. The teachers have filled out a survey on different times in their schedules for a Watch D.O.G. to volunteer. The dads wear a Watch D.O.G. t-shirt so they can be easily identified.

It’s hard to put into words the positive vibe that emanates throughout the building as you see a Watch D.O.G. walking down the halls giving high fives to students. That positive vibe starts right away as our Watch D.O.G. opens up car doors at morning dropoff.

Catch the spirit! Come and volunteer as a Watch D.O.G. and you will see how much you get out of the experience, too! From Top D.O.G. Mr. Tortorich: “Being a Watch D.O.G. at Mark Delay was one of the most meaningful days I’ve had as a dad. I know it meant a lot to my sons, but it was also easy to see that it meant so much to ALL the kids at the school. We learned and read and played together…it was awesome! It was also amazing to see the teachers and staff at Mark Delay in action. The school is filled with the most dedicated and caring educators and it became quickly clear why my sons love it here so much. I most sincerely encourage all dads and father-figures to step up and make your day as a Watch D.O.G. happen. The impact you will have on so many young students is real and important…plus, you’ll have a blast in the process!”

Mary Anderson is an enrichment teacher at Mark DeLay School.

630-968-7505 • www.darien61.org

District #61 technology update

This past summer Darien School District #61 continued its scheduled rollout of 1:1 (one-to-one) Chromebook devices for students. During the 2017–18 school year, students in third and sixth grades received Chromebooks for school and home use. This cycle was repeated for these same grade levels at the start of the 2018–19 school year allowing for implementation in third, fourth, sixth and seventh grades. By the start of the 2019–2020 calendar year, all District #61 third through eighth grade students will have a 1:1 device to use during the school year.

The first year of the program saw the students use their 1:1 device to access Google’s Suite of Learning tools and to collaborate with other students on classroom projects.

Teachers were able to present and assign content digitally to their classes. The Chromebooks use Internet-based programs instead of traditional computer software.

The sixth grade students accessed an online science tech(text) book allowing them to work with up to date, dynamic, digital, standards based information.

During the summer, teachers from Darien School District #61, Cass School District #63 and Center Cass School #66 were invited to District #61 for technology professional development workshops. Topics such as Google certification, Web 2.0 tools, Google Sites and Google Classroom were presented by the District #61 technology staff.

Parent information meetings were offered in August of 2018 outlining the 1:1 rollout program for parents.

Parents were also given the option to purchase optional insurance for their child’s device. The district continues to be very excited about offering these learning opportunities for our students which are transforming the way our students access and communicate information.

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Oct. 8 Oct. 26 Oct. 31

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Volunteer Workshops for TeachingStaff/ New Teachers Workshop Teachers’ Institute Teachers’ Institute First Day of Attendance (full day of attendance) Labor Day—NO SCHOOL School Improvement Day (early dismissal: 3 hrs. of attendance) Columbus Day—NO SCHOOL First Quarter Ends School Improvement Day (early dismissal: 3 hrs. of attendance) First Quarter Report Cards Issued Teachers’ Institute 11am-4pm Parent-Teacher Conferences 5–8pm—NO SCHOOL Parent-Teacher Conferences 12–8pm—NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Holidays—NO SCHOOL Winter Vacation Begins (end of day) Schools Reopen School Improvement Day (early dismissal: 3 hrs. of attendance) Second Quarter End Martin Luther King’s Birthday—NO SCHOOL Second Quarter Report Cards Issued Presidents’ Day—NO SCHOOL Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences 5–8pm Parent-Teacher Conferences 8am–12pm—NO SCHOOL County Teachers’ Institute—NO SCHOOL School Improvement Day (early dismissal: 3 hrs. of attendance) Spring Vacation Begins (end of day) Third Quarter Ends Schools Reopen Third Quarter Report Cards Issued Non Attendance—NO SCHOOL School Improvement Day (early dismissal: 3 hrs. of attendance) School Improvement Day (early dismissal:3 hrs. of attendance) Memorial Day—NO SCHOOL Final Report Cards Issued *Last Day of Attendance (full day of attendance)

June 3,4,5,6

*These days will be declared Local Holidays if no days are required for closing school during the year due to an emergency. If these days are not required, then the last day of pupil attendance will be as shown above.

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Darien Park District

Get to know your Darien Park District!

More details are available on darienparks.com

Join us on Sun., Sept. 30 from 12–5pm at Darien Community Park!

There will be hayrides, pony rides, games, food, pumpkin patch and live shows—all for an affordable price.

Bring the family out to the park for the day and enjoy some fall fun right in Darien!

Did you know… …the annual Hoe-Down is coming up?

Darien Park District Mission Statement To provide the highest quality recreation programs, facilities, and parks, that meet the needs and enrich the lives of all Darien Park District residents.

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Park District: 630-968-6400 • Sportsplex: 630-789-6666 www.darienparks.com

This month, we’ll highlight one of our facilities—the Darien Park District Community Center!

Did you know…

The facility is approximately 50,000 square feet and has rooms available for rent for meetings, parties, seminars and classes.

The park district recently renovated the parking lot with environmentally friendly permeable pavers.

…the Community Center used to be a school?

It was purchased through an intergovernmental agreement in 2007 with Darien School District #61.

A fitness center at the facility offers a low-pressure way to exercise, and convenient daily, monthly or annual memberships.

At the facility, the district offers a variety of programs for everyone, including: exercise classes, art classes, music lessons (including individual piano lessons), dance classes, sports classes, and senior programs

The district offers a DCFS certified preschool at the facility, with over 200 students annually. In addition to spacious classrooms, the facility has two indoor playgrounds for use in the preschool program.

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Darien Chamber of Commerce

Miss Darien Pageant 2018 Hosted by the Darien Chamber of Commerce and Wild Orchid Salon

Please join us for our Miss Darien Pageant Sun., Sept. 9 Darien Community Park 4 age groups with a winner in each group Tiny Tot Princess—ages 2–4 Little Princess—ages 5–6 Junior Princess—ages 7–9 Miss Darien—ages 10–12 Entrance fee $30 per contestant.

All contestants receive a Miss Darien T-Shirt and a goodie bag.

One winner in each age group will receive a crown and a sash.

Contestants will be asked to wear fun-wear (an outfit that makes them smile; props are welcome).

For application and pageant details go to darienchamber.com.

Applications are also available at Wild Orchid Salon, 7511 Lemont Rd., Darien 630-910-1101

Darien Chamber of Commerce presents

DarienFest’s 1st Annual Car Show

Sun. Sept. 9, 1–4pm South end of Darien Community Park Classic/Vintage/HotRods StreetRods/Late Models Custom/Cars & Trucks Compete for trophies!

Registration: $25 Sign in starts at 11:30am All cars must be staged by 1pm.

Trophies awarded at 4pm Visit darienchamber.com for details and registration form 20 dupageneighbors.com 20

Darien Chamber • 1702 Plainfield Rd. • 630-968-004

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Indian Prairie Library

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Darien-Woodridge Fire Protection District

Darien Arts Council

Darien Lions Club

Darien Woman’s Club

Darien VFW Post 2838

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Baird and Warner—Downers Grove, IL

TVG Medulla—Chiro One Wellness Center

Lord of Life Church

Wild Orchid Salon

Clark Chiropractic

Windy City Amusements

St. John Lutheran Church

Downers Grove Township Republican Organization

Rose Landscape Design, Inc.

Edward Jones—James Burke

Snyder Insurance & Financial Services

Kiddie Academy of Darien

State Farm Ryan Wahlheim

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1st Annual Car Show

NEW THIS YEAR “Miss Darien” Contest (Ages 2–12)

Darien Community Park 71st St. & Clarendon Hills Rd. FREE Admission ••• Fest hours: Friday, 6–10:30pm Saturday, 1–10:30pm Sunday, 1–7pm ••• Business Expo: Meet & Greet Darien Chamber Members

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31st Annual DarienFest Celebration Fundraiser of good food, great music & thrilling carnival rides

September 7–9

Fun Guide

Schedule of Events Main Stage Sponsor

5:45– 6pm 6–10:30pm 6–10:30pm 6:30–8pm 8:30–10:30pm Windy City Carnival Business EXPO DLD Dance Studio SWARM/Eisenhower JH ETA Sigma Steppers HSHS Dance Fest

by Fred Astaire Dance Studio BINGO/Cancer Smashers Rumor Hazit Bono Brothers Band Rocks Off (Rolling Stones)

Opening Ceremony Windy City Carnival Business EXPO Run Forest Run JC Brooks Band

Friday, Sept. 7

1–10:30pm 1–10:30pm 1–1:30pm 1:30–1:45pm 1:45–2pm 2–3pm

2–4pm 3–5pm 6–8pm 8:30–10:30pm Windy City Carnival Business EXPO “Miss Darien” Contest 1st Annual Car Show BINGO/Cancer Smashers Semple Band Final Say Band

Sun. Sept. 9

Sat., Sept. 8

1–7pm 1–7pm 1–2pm 1–4pm 2–4pm 3–5pm 5–7pm

Please REMEMBER…

NO Pets, NO Bikes, NO Coolers and NO Outside Food or Beverages allowed inside DarienFest Grounds!

Windy City Amusements Unlimited Ride Specials: Friday, 6– 10pm, $30 Saturday, 1–5pm, $25 Sunday 1–6pm, $30

Taste of Darien Blackhawk Seafood & BBQ

SnoDaze Tropical Sno The Crazy Burrito

Miskatonic Brewing Company

Chuck’s Southern Comforts Café Zazzo’s Pizza & Catering

Q-Bar Sangria Shack Brookhaven Market Place

Barones

Nothing Bundt Cakes Darien Lions Club Corn Tent Lee’s Concessions

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: • Limited Handicapped Parking will be available at the North Parking Lot. • General Parking available at Hinsdale South High School parking lots and Indian Prairie Public Library.

Special Thank You

for the use of the golf carts

Darien Woman’s Club for providing volunteers for beer sales and ID booth.

Support the Darien Woman’s Club Pretzel Fundraiser in the Beer Pavilion

Darien VFW Post 2838 for providing volunteers to attend the North Parking Lot. Support Darien VFW Post 2838 with their Pull Tab Raffle Fundraiser

Darien Rotary Club for providing volunteers to attend the Chamber Information booth. Support the Darien Rotary Club with the Special Give Away Fundraiser

Jim Kiser

Darien Lions Club for providing volunteers to help with set up and tear down of the Fest. Support the Darien Lions Club Corn Tent fundraiser.

Emily Leatherwood

Eisenhower Junior High Band

Team DarienFest volunteers for planning and executing the Fest.

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darienchamber.com 1702 Plainfield Rd. • Darien, IL 60561 • 630-968-0004

5th Annual

Dancing with the Chamber Starz

partnered with

A Gala Event

October 13, 2018 6:30pm to 11:30pm Ashton Place 341 75th Street Willowbrook

An elegant event featuring: Open Bar all evening long Hors d’oeuvres • Dinner Silent Auction

By Choice Raffle Live Professional Performances Dance Competition Open Dancing Tickets: $85 Per Person/ $850 Table of Ten Register online at darienchamber.com

by October 6, 2018 Advance Reservations Only The Darien Chamber of Commerce is a 501-C6 Not-For-Profit Organization.

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Take a walk with the Darien Historical Society On Sat., Sept. 15 from 1–3pm, St. John Lutheran Cemetery will be open to the public for a fascinating stroll stopping at specific grave sites. A costumed narrator will tell you the story of each deceased. There will be entertainment, plus quilts and bakery products available for purchase. The rain date is Sat., Sept. 22.

This is a free event; donations are appreciated by both sponsoring partners, the Darien Historical Society and St. John Lutheran Church. Clarendon Hills Rd. and 67th St. darienilhistory.org.

Welcome to LittleTown™ at IPPL Indian Prairie Public Library recently unveiled LittleTown™, a space for children birth through kindergarten to explore and learn through sensory activity and imaginative play. "Little Town" looks like a neighborhood with six imaginative play centers: a kitchen, a closet, a shop, a construction site, a train station and a park. LittleTown™ was made possible by a generous donation from the Sadowski Family, in honor of Marie “Murray” Sadowski. ippl.info

Halloween for ghouls and goblins at Darien Community Center No tricks, just treats and lots of fun at the Darien 24 dupageneighbors.com

Park District’s Halloween party for two–five year olds, Fri., Oct. 26, 5–6:30pm. An adult needs to come along to help your child with the activities, games and crafts. Children should come dressed in their costumes.

Pizza will be served. Register by Oct. 20. The Darien Community Center, 7301 Fairview Ave. 630-968-6400, darienparks.com

Darien Park District holds Children’s Book Swap Oct. 17 Recycle your books for someone else’s at the park district’s Children's Book Swap. Parents can drop off gently used books Saturday thru Tuesday, Oct. 13–16 at the Darien Park District Community Center and receive a ticket with the number of books you drop off.

On Wed., Oct. 17 from 6–8pm, bring your ticket to the Book Swap and pick out the number of books you have on your ticket. Books need to be in like new or gently used condition in order to receive a ticket. 630-9686400, darienparks.com

Don’t miss the Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival The 42nd annual Downers Grove Fine Arts Festival is held in the middle of Main St., Sept. 8 & 9, 10am–5pm.

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for more, visit DuPageNeighbors.com Screen all golden retrievers for cancer If you have a golden retriever in the family, you might be alarmed to know that this dog breed has one of the highest risks of developing cancer. Fortunately, there’s a national research study underway to identify the nutritional, environmental, lifestyle and genetic risk factors for cancer and other canine diseases.

The Golden Retriever Lifetime Study (GRLS) was launched in 2012 and is the most extensive canine health investigation ever undertaken in veterinary medicine. Dr. Jeffrey D. Palmer, DVM is co-owner of Burr Ridge Veterinary Clinic (BRVC) in Darien and is a selected GRLS veterinarian. “Annual exams, sample collection and reporting for this study—all performed at no additional cost to the enrolled dogs’ families—will reveal risk factors that may lead to the development of lymphoma, osteosarcoma, hemangiosarcoma and mast cell tumors,” he says. “These are the four most common types of cancer found in golden retrievers.”

It’s all part of BRVC’s long history of community service, which includes coordinating pet food and supply drives, sponsoring local sports teams, participating in pet-related events and speaking to students about veterinary medicine. BRVC’s doctors have also helped pet owners cope with the loss of their animal companions through the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association’s free Pet Loss Helpline. BRVC is located at 8120S. Cass Ave., Darien. 630-338-0014, burrridgevet.com Dr. Jeffrey Palmer and Lucas

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complement the high caliber of art at this popular show attended by more than 5,000 people annually. downtowndg.org/whats-happening

Lord of Life Lutheran celebrates 50 years The congregation was established in 1969 in Darien.

The church’s mission “We Share God’s Love” is shown in its support and partnership with over 20 local, national and international organizations providing financial donations and needed supplies. Lord of Life’s celebration throughout the year will include guest speakers, former pastors and the church’s local bishop. Lord of Life will kick off its anniversary with a picnic on Sun., Sept. 23 catered by Chucks Southern Comforts BBQ. The church is also offering a pet blessing in October, a Santa Lucia Swedish Festival in December and a banquet in May 2019. Sunday worship services are at 9 and 11am. 725 75th St., 630-323-3161, LordofLifeDarien.org

Trunk-or-Treat at St. John’s St. John Lutheran Early Learning Center will host a fun-packed and family-friendly Trunk-or-Treat on Sat.,

Oct, 27 from 12–2pm. This community event is free.

7214 South Cass Ave. All families are invited to bring their children in Halloween costume for treats, games and surprises in the trunks of seasonally decorated vehicles in the traffic-free parking lot. Activities will be moved inside if the weather is inclement. sjlcdarien.org/events/trunk-or-treat, 630-324-6582, nancy.chibe@sjlcdarien.org.

Moms Connect at St. John Lutheran Church Moms Connect, a group for mothers of preschoolers, will begin a new year on Fri., Sept. 14. The group meets each Friday through May from 9–10:15am on weeks when the church’s preschool is in session. Facilitated

by Deaconess Phaedra Serbus, the group is open to community moms as well as those associated with the church and its preschool. Complimentary child care is provided. Moms can network with each other while gaining parenting support and encouragement. Initial discussion focuses on the book, 8 Simple tools for Raising Great Kids, by Dr. Todd Cartmell. St. John Lutheran Church, 7214 South Cass Ave., Darien. Register at sjlcdarien.org/events/moms-connect.

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Sept. 7, 8 & 9

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Financial News The economy—end of year outlook Can we sustain the current levels of growth through the end of the year?

by Angelo R. Imbrogno

For the remainder of this year we expect the overall global economy to continue to grow. The U.S. economy is expected to lead the way and provide the main boost followed by emerging markets which should also provide further growth.

The benefits of the fiscal stimulus should be more noticeable in the second half of the year. Consumer spending is expected to increase as a result of the individual tax cuts, with this being one of the main reasons for further economic growth. We believe that the effects of the fiscal stimulus on business spending are even more meaningful. With higher

profitability from companies we should see employment growth, investment growth and higher wages. The overall labor market is stable and manufacturing remains at very strong levels.

This year should end with positive growth marks as we expect from all the indications above. As always we monitor the economy and stock market for any changes or derailments. We will continue to follow the activity of the Federal Reserve as they continue to decrease monetary central bank support, and we will also further evaluate any possible effects from the trade situation with Asia and

Europe. Barring any significant consequences from these possible risks the economy should remain on a steady growth path.

Angelo Imbrogno is the president of Blue Diamond Wealth Management

Vote Nov. 6!

2018 General election candidate listing

DuPage County Election Commission (Unofficial) The general election is Nov. 6. Make sure you are registered to vote and know where to vote. Visit dupageco.org/election for complete information about voter registration and polling places.

State of Illinois Governor-Lt Governor, Vote for 1 JB Pritzker/Juliana Stratton, Dem Bruce Rauner/Evelyn Sanguinetti, Rep Attorney General, Vote for 1 Kwame Raoul, Dem Erika Harold, Rep Secretary of State, Vote for 1 Jesse White, Dem Jason Helland, Rep State Comptrolle, Vote for 1 Susana A. Mendoza, Dem Darlene Senger, Rep State Treasurer, Vote for 1 Michael W. Frerichs, Dem Jim Dodge, Rep 3rd Congressional District, Vote for 1 Daniel William Lipinski, Dem Arthur J. Jones, Rep 5th Congressional District, Vote for 1 Mike Quigley, Dem Tom Hanson, Rep 6th Congressional District, Vote for 1 Sean Casten, Dem Peter J. Roskam, Rep 8th Congressional District, Vote for 1 Raja Krishnamoorthi, Dem Jitendra “JD” Diganvker, Rep 11th Congressional District, Vote for 1 Bill Foster, Dem Nick Stella, Rep

14th Congressional District, Vote for 1 Lauren Underwood, Dem Randall M. “Randy” Hultgren, Rep State Senator 21st Legislative District, Vote for 1 Laura Ellman, Dem Michael G. Connelly, Rep 23rd Legislative District, Vote for 1 Thomas Cullerton, Dem Seth Lewis, Rep 24th Legislative District, Vote for 1 Suzanne “Suzy” Glowiak, Dem Chris Nybo, Rep 39th Legislative District, Vote for 1 Don Harmon, Dem 41st Legislative District, Vote for 1 Bridget M. Fitzgerald, Dem John Curran, Rep 42nd Legislative District, Vote for 1 Linda Holmes, Dem State Representative 41st Representative District, Vote for 1 Val Montgomery, Dem Grant Wehrli, Rep 42nd Representative District, Vote for 1 Kathleen V. Carrier, Dem Amy L. Grant, Rep 45th Representative District, Vote for 1 Cynthia Borbas, Dem Christine Jennifer Winger, Rep 46th Representative District, Vote for 1 Deb Conroy, Dem Gordon “Jay” Kinzler, Rep

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Important Contacts Neighbors Magazine

Utilities Com Ed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-800-EDISON-1 Nicor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-642-6748

City of Darien. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-852-5000

ATT New Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-244-4444 Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888-611-4466

City Administrator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-353-8114

Comcast

Director of Municipal Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-353-8106

Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 866 594-1234 Internet Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 888 423-7888

Public Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-353-8105 Post Office – Westmont. . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-968-0855

Downers Grove Sanitary District. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-969-0664

Humane Society – Darien. . . . . . . . . . . 630-375-7976

Advanced Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 708-409-9700

WHBCD Kiwanis Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-655-3113

Call J.U.L.I.E before digging

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630-995-3482 info@neighborsmagazines.com

Fire Departments — 911 for Emergency Darien-Woodridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-910-2200 (West of Cass) Tri-State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-654-6453 (E of Cass, S of 67th, W of Rt. 83, N of I-55) Lemont. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-257-2376 Police Department — 911 for Emergency Darien. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-971-3999 TDD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-971-3999

Library Indian Prairie Library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-887-8760 Park District Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-968-6400 Administrative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-968-6400 Darien SportsPlex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630-789-6666 Parks Department . . . . . . . . . . 630-968-6400, ext 122