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MOTHER’S DAY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCHSUNDAY | MAY 8 | Seatings 9:30am-2:30pmWHITE PINES GOLF CLUB & BANQUETS500 West Jefferson Street | BensenvilleBring the entire family to White Pines for a beautiful and delicious Champagne brunch featuring carving, omelet, crepe, and antipasto stations. Highlights also include a cold seafood bar, fruit displays, salads, dessert table and complimentary valet parking. A Bloody Mary Bar will also available for purchase.
$35.95 per adult, $15.95 children ages 5-10 years and children 4 and under are complimentary. Make your reservations at 630.766.0304, Ext. 2. For more information about events and services at White Pines, please visit www.whitepinesgolf.com.
LAURA INGALLS WILDERSATURDAY | JUNE 4 | 1-2:30 pm | FISCHER FARM | 16W680 Grand Avenue | BensenvillePortrayed by Jessica Michna
Remember reading the stories told by Laura Ingalls Wilder about life in the big woods, on the prairie, on the banks of Plumb Creek, and in the little town on the prairie? Here is the chance to meet the author herself, or rather, as portrayed by Jessica Michna. This amazing presentation brings to life the experiences behind the stories of being on a pioneer farm.
SECOND SUNDAYS HISTORICAL TOURSSUNDAYS | MAY 8, JUNE 12, JULY 10 & AUGUST 14 | 1-3pmBLACK CHICAGO GRAVEL LOCOMOTIVE #18 | Veterans Park | Main Street & Church RoadAll aboard! The Black Chicago Gravel Company steam locomotive #18 was donated to the Bensenville Park District in October of 1961. Conductor Karl will give tours and answer any questions. Visitors will also enjoy historical railroad memorabilia. Also, on the Second Sundays Historical Tour schedule are tours of the Korthauer Log House from 2-4 pm, where you can learn about the lifestyles of families living in Bensenville in the 1840s and 1850s.
CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT WEEKENDSATURDAY, JUNE 25 -SUNDAY, JUNE 26 | 10am-3pmFISCHER FARM | 16W680 Grand Avenue | BensenvilleStep back in time one hundred and fifty years during one of the most significant events in our history. There will be a rally for drills in the morning and a skirmish in the afternoon as well as first-person presentations throughout the day.
IN THIS ISSUEBensenville Park District p 1-2Fenton Community High School p 3-5Village of Bensenville p 6-8Bensenville Community p 9-11Public LibraryElementary School District 2 p 12-13Fire Department p 14Community Events p 15-16
Library Book Sale & Garden Club Plant SaleSaturday, May 7 | 9:00 am to 3:00 pmCalling all book lovers! Browse through fiction and non-fiction titles, children’s and teen books, and more at the Library’s annual book sale. Everyone is invited! During the Book Sale on Saturday, the Bensenville Garden Club will be having their annual plant and bakery sale from 9 am to 1 pm at the Bensenville Community Public Library. Please stop by for books, plants, and good-ies! For early access to the Library Book Sale, come out on Friday, May 5 from 6 pm to 7 pm for our VIP sale. Admission is your Bensenville Library card! Please call the Library at 630.766.4642 with any questions.
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2016 WATER PARK SEASON OPENS MAY 28!Have your family staycation at the Bensenville Water Park & Splash Pad. Make sure to secure your season passes soon! The Water Park offers new Splashin’ Birthday Parties options and the facility is available to rent for Private Parties. Secure your 2016 party at the Water Park soon while dates are available. Call 630.766.7015, ext. 2011 to reserve.
SWIM LESSON REGISTRATION IS UNDERWAY!The Bensenville Park District’s Learn to Swim Program, for beginners and advanced swimmers, emphasizes improving swimming ability, increasing confidence and water safety under the instruction of competent, experienced teachers. Group and private swim lessons are offered on weekdays and Saturdays. Register for lessons at the Deer Grove Leisure Center. Call 630.766.7015 with any questions or concerns.
WATER PARK SUMMER KICK-OFF CELEBRATIONFRIDAY | JUNE 3 | 5-10pm | BENSENVILLE WATER PARK & SPLASH PAD 1100 West Wood Street | Bensenville
Free admission! Featuring the Bensenville Park District’s showcase of all their summer programs, as well as music, games, prizes, and waterpark fun! At dusk, guests are invited to watch Finding Nemo on the hill in the Water Park.
SUMMER CAMPS EARLY BIRD SALE!Reserve by 6pm, May 27 and save $10 off each full session (10 days) purchased.
CAMPS BEGIN JUNE 6TH! The Bensenville Park District Summer Day Camp Program offers a noncompetitive atmosphere where youngsters can socially interact and participate in a variety of activities, have fun at the water park and go on field trips. Kids 6-10 will enjoy either Adventure Camp or Sports Camp and children 11-15 will like the schedule offered at Teen Camp. Camp fees for these full-time camps include a free healthy lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Parents may choose their child’s camp days and have opportunity to secure before and after camp care services. Other camps offered include Fischer Farm’s Discovery Camp held July 5 - July 15 and part-time camps for ages 2-5, Tot Camp and Sunshine Camp.
JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM AT WHITE PINES Introduce your child to golf. Lessons are designed to emphasize the funda-mental skills of golf. Registration begins May 1st in the White Pines Pro Shop. Registration forms may be downloaded at whitepinesgolf.com.
TEE TIME FOR TOTS Ages 4-6 | Thursdays | June 16-July 14 | 9:30 am-10 am
YOUTH BOYS & GIRLS LEAGUE Ages 7-16 | Tuesdays | June 21-July 26 | 7 am tee times
Additional golf instruction is offered for boys and girls age 7 through 17 at White Pines by The First Tee. For more information, please visit www.thefirstteegreaterchicago.org.
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Deer Grove Leisure Center Administrative Office1000 West Wood Street
Bensenville | Illinois 60106630 766 7015
bensenvilleparkdistrict.org
White Pines Golf Club & Banquets
500 West Jefferson StreetBensenville | Illinois 60106
630 766 0304www.whitepinesgolf.com
Bensenville Water Park & Splash Pad
1100 West Wood StreetBensenville, Illinois 60106
630 766 SWIM
Fischer Farm16W680 Grand Avenue
Bensenville | Illinois 60106630 834 3152
Board of CommissionersJohn Wassinger | President
Rich Johnson | Vice PresidentJim Geils | Treasurer
Val Karg | Commissioner Tom Earley | Commissioner
Executive DirectorRick Robbins
Summer EmploymentThe Bensenville Water Park is now hiring staff for the 2016 Water Park season. Please call 630.766.7015 x2011 for more information.
The White Pines Golf Club is also now hiring for the summer season. Please call 630-766-0304 for more information.
Applications are available at Deer Grove Leisure Center and White Pines Golf Club or you may download an application at bensenvilleparkdistrict.org.
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On Saturday, March 12, the Fenton High School Special Olympics basketball team finished fourth at the Division 7 State finals that were held at Horton Hall on the campus of Illinois State University. A celebration was held on the morning of March 11 to help send the athletes off in style. After a breakfast and photo event in the school’s Community Room, the team paraded into the main gym where the pep band, cheerleaders, Dance Force, girls soccer team, students and staff members applauded the team’s success.
The team received a further surprise with a coach bus and an escort by the Bensenville and Wood Dale Police Departments. Visit the Fenton Facebook page (accessible via the Fenton website) to view a photo album of the team.
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FENTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL | District 100
1000 West Green Street
Bensenville | Illinois 60106630 766 2500
www.fenton100.org
Mission StatementThe mission of Fenton High School is to
educate and inspire each student to reach his/her fullest potential as a productive,
lifelong learner and a responsible, respectful person by providing comprehensive,
challenging, quality learning experiences in a supportive environment.
Board of EducationMary Ribando | President
David Vogel | Vice President Laura Wassinger | Secretary
Nancy Gonzales | Susan RalphDavid Shimanek | Paul Wedemann
The District 100 Board of Education will hold its regular business meetings on
Monday, May 23 and Monday, June 27. District 100 meetings are held at 7 pm in
the board room at Fenton Community High School. Parents and community members
are invited to attend.
AdministrationDr. Gayle Wahlin | Acting Superintendent
Mr. James Ongtengco Associate Superintendent/Principal
Dr. Jill Kingsfield | Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Operations
Ms. Jane Lawnicki Director of Business Operations
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One year ago, we embarked on a major renovation project that was well
overdue. The renovation was designed to update and modernize certain
areas of our school without cost to the taxpayers. The District 100
Board of Education is proud of this accomplishment and would like to
invite our communities to visit and tour the newly renovated Academic
Resource Center, Student Commons, Cafeteria, additional classroom
spaces, new main entrance, Community Room and courtyard.
An Invitation to Step inside the Future at Fenton High School
FENTON HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE1000 West Green Street | Bensenville Saturday | May 21 | 10:00 am-2:00 pmNo RSVP is required and everyone is welcome to attend
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EXTRA-CURRICULAR CLUBS EXCEL AT COMPETITIONS CHESS TEAM WINS INAUGURAL MSC CHAMPIONSHIP The Fenton Chess Team finished in first place at the inaugural Metro Suburban Conference match which was held on February 27. Individual awards were also earned by Krystian Tomasik, second place, Sebastian Oleksy, sixth place and Carlos Marquez, seventh place overall.
GROUP INTERPRETATION WINS SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPOn Saturday, March 19 the Group Interpretation cast of Big Fish took first place at the IHSA Sectional competition. In addition, eight Fenton students were named to the All-Sectional Cast after being nominated by three or more judges. Contest Drama All-Sectional cast members include Carolynn Boatfield and Jacob Trzeciak for acting, and Kayla Garza for lighting. Group Interpretation All-Sectional cast members include Chelsea Cabanada, Spencer Franke, Adrian Nevarez, Nicole Rybak and Ripal Shah.
ROBOTICS CLUB RECEIVES INSPIRE AWARD The Fenton Robotics Team competed at the Illinois Robotics First Tech Challenge (IL FTC) Championship after qualifying and earning the highest award possible at the Chicago League Championship. In addition to the team receiving the Inspire award, Evan Ripperger earned the FIRST Dean’s List Award which is the only individual award given at the tournament.
SPEECH TEAM MEMBER FINISHES SIXTH AT STATEFenton senior, Spencer Franke finished sixth in Original Comedy at the IHSA Individual Speech State finals. Spencer was among only 19 Illinois high school students to qualify after placing in the top three at one of the toughest Sectional competitions in the state. Of the 19 qualifiers, only six moved on to the final round of competition. Spencer (pictured with School Board secretary, Laura Wassinger, School Board president, Mary Ribando and School Board vice-president, David Vogel) was honored for his achievement by the Fenton High School District 100 Board of Education in March.
Bensenville ArtsCouncil / Bensenville LibraryArt Show During the months of March and April, student artwork was on display at the Bensenville Community Public Library. The annual event, sponsored by the library and the Bensenville Arts Council, recognizes the outstanding artistic talent of Blackhawk Middle School and Fenton High School students. At a reception held on April 7, the following Fenton students received awards:
Jewelry | 1st: Alexa Postelnick; 2nd: Gianna Caliendo; 3rd: Joycelyn Mendoza
Ceramics | 1st Kristen Borshell; 2nd Alondra Gonzalez; 3rd Ebeelyn Murguia Mendoza
Art 3d | 1st Carlos Zuniga; 2nd Jessica Bango; 3rd Moriah Wheeler
Drawing | 1st Diana Eureste; 2nd Eloise Wassmann; 3rd Laynie Taylor
AP Art Portfolio | 1st Moriah Wheeler; 2nd Harry Contreras; 3rd Ava-Clare Steed
Cartooning | 1st Sebastian Deloney; 2nd Clemencia Garcia; 3rd Nathaniel Posadas
2d | 1st Jamie Rosas; 2nd Kendra Vargas; 3rd Melissa Reyes
Artist | Sebastian Deloney
Artist | Laynie Taylor
Artist | Moriah Wheeler
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FENTON’S FINEST HONORED BY LEAD4YOUTH On Friday, March 11, fifty-seven students with the ‘Fenton’s Finest’ distinction were invited to a luncheon sponsored by LEAD4Youth at the Empress Banquet Hall in Addison. Fenton’s Finest seniors are selected annually by the principal and faculty based on their demonstration of dependability, service, scholarship, leadership and citizenship.
The event’s keynote speaker, Dorelia Rivera, Director of Government Programs at Blue Cross Blue Shield, shared a three part message with the Class of 2016: “learn to navigate relationships, embrace the unexpected and be passionate about what you do.”
The mission of the LEAD4YOUTH organization is ‘to recognize and reward students who demonstrate leadership qualities and potential.’ In 2014, the LEAD4YOUTH organization sponsored a scholarship for a Fenton senior. But in 2015, when LEAD4YOUTH founder, Fares Ghanimah had a graduating senior of his own; he decided to host an annual luncheon to honor all students who receive the distinction of Fenton’s Finest.
Mr. Ghanimah told the students: “When you LEAD, don’t leave anyone behind; when you EXCEL, don’t step on other people’s dreams; when you ACHIEVE your goals and dreams, do it with integrity and honor; and when you DEDICATE yourself, make sure it’s for serving others and being selfless.” To learn more about the LEAD4YOUTH organization, please visit their Facebook page at https://m.facebook.com/Lead4Youth.
UPCOMING SPRING EVENTS30TH ANNUAL FINE ARTS FAIRFenton High School will host its annual Fine Arts Festival on Wednesday, May 4 at 7:30 pm in the Community Room at Fenton. This year will feature art created by Fenton High School and Wood Dale Junior High students. Fenton seniors will be honored and awards will be announced. To celebrate the event’s 30th anniversary, former instructors will have art on display as well. This event is free and everyone is welcome to attend.
CHORAL AND BAND CONCERTSThe Fenton Music Department will celebrate the spring season with a Choral Concert on Thursday, May 12 and a Band Concert on Thursday, May 19. The concerts are held in the Lewis-Huffman Auditorium at Fenton and begin at 7:00 pm. There is no admission and everyone is welcome to attend to witness the musical talent of Fenton students.
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NEW VILLAGE MANAGER EVAN K. SUMMERSOn Tuesday, March 8, 2016 the Village of Bensenville hired Evan K. Summers to be their new Village Manager.
Mr. Summers served the City of Berwyn for nearly eight years, most recently as the Assistant City Administrator. Prior to serving the City of Berwyn, he served as research assistant for the City of Valparaiso. Mr. Summers is experienced in policy and budget analysis, compliance, public relations and economic development.
Mr. Summers holds his Bachelor of Science degree in Public Management from Indiana University and his Master of Business Administration from Purdue University.
LIBERTYFEST & 4TH OF JULY PARADEBe sure to stick around this 4th of July to enjoy all of the festivities taking place in Bensen-ville. Participants are already registering for our Independence Day Parade featuring some of the best bands, floats, and entertainment from around the region. We will also have live entertainment, food and drink, activities for all ages followed by a mega-firework display. A complete list of activities will be posted on the Village website at www.bensenville.il.us.
MUSIC IN THE PARK & FRENCH MARKETEveryone’s favorite free, family summer concert series, Music in the Park, begins June 15 and has something to offer for all musical tastes.
Favorite Bensenville restaurants will sell dinner and dessert items, so families can have dinner in the park prior to the concert. Each concert night will also include a classic car night. There is always a 50/50 split the pot raffle that benefits our local food pantry and service organizations.
Be sure to enjoy the French Market from 5:30-9:00 pm. The market combines local farmers and artisan food products with a wide variety of specialty shops and vendors, reminiscent of a European marketplace. Don’t forget Fenton Alumni Night, Motorcycle Night, and our Annual Blood Drive. If you would like to schedule an appointment to donate blood call 630.350.3405.
SENIOR CITIZEN CLUB LUNCHEONSBensenville residents aged 55 and over are invited to enjoy a meal and play some bingo at Monty’s Ban-quet Hall located at 703 South York Road. The cost is $4.00 for a great meal, raffle prizes, and bingo. If you would like to join the club, simply show up at Monty’s the day of the event with your ID. Doors open at 10 am and lunch begins around 11 am. If you have any questions, please call 630.594.1010.
VILLAGE OF BENSENVILLEVillage of Bensenville12 South Center Street
Bensenville, Illinois 60106
www.bensenville.il.us630.766.8200
PresidentFrank Soto
TrusteesRosa Carmona
Frank DeSimoneMartin O’Connell
Agnieszka “Annie” JaworskaHenry Wesseler
Village ClerkIlsa Rivera Trujillo
Village ManagerEvan K. Summers
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VEHICLE STICKER REMINDER Last Day June 30All vehicles registered or housed in the Village of Bensenville must purchase and display a vehicle sticker. Vehicle Stickers must be purchased by June 30. New residents and new vehicle purchases do not need to pay a penalty as long as the sticker is purchased within 30 days of move in date, or the date the new vehicle was purchased. Vehicle sticker applications and instructions are available online at www.bensenville.il.us. Vehicle stickers can be purchased at Village Hall. Don’t forget, all dogs in the Village need to be licensed for a fee of $3 each. For more information call 630.766.8200.
FEE SCHEDULE THROUGH JUNE 30 (after June 30 late fees apply)
Passenger Car & RV $30.00
Senior Citizen $1.00 (limit 2 stickers, 65 years and older)
Motorcycles $20.00
Active Deployed Servicemen/Women and Disabled Veterans (Max. 2 per household) $5.00
Disabled Individuals on the Dept. of Aging CIRCUIT BREAKER PROGRAM (Max. 2 per household) $5.00
Truck B $49.00
IRVING PARK ROAD BUSINESSESOPEN DURING CONSTRUCTION!Please make an extra effort to patronize local Irving Park Road businesses in Bensenville while the intersection at Irving Park and York Road is under construction.
This last phase of the project involves the addition of travel lanes both east and west bound and pedestrian accommodations. Once complete it will improve the area for local residents, businesses and all the traffic traveling through this corridor daily.
When you shop locally, you have an opportunity to reinvest in the community as well as to ensure the economic and cultural vitality of the place where you have put down roots.
BENSENVILLE CELEBRATES 25TH YEAR AS TREE CITYThe Tree City USA program has been greening up cities and towns across America since 1976. It is a nationwide movement that provides the framework necessary for communities to manage and expand their public trees and Bensenville is proud to be celebrating 25 years of being designated as a Tree City. The Village achieves Tree City USA status by meeting four core standards of sound urban forestry management: maintaining a tree board or department, having a community tree ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry and celebrating Arbor Day.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOUVILLAGE ZONING UPDATE UNDERWAYThe Village of Bensenville is leading an effort to update and modernize its zoning ordinance to create a more livable and business friendly community. This effort will help align the Village’s zoning ordinance with the recently adopted comprehensive plan, other recent planning documents, and current land uses practices.
We invite you to share your thoughts on issues and priorities for the Zoning Ordinance by taking the online survey at bensenvillezoning.metroquest.com. Add your voice to the Bensenville zoning ordinance by participating online today. Provide your feedback and encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to do the same. Submissions will be accepted through May 16, 2016.
Visit cmap.is/LTA-bensenville-zoning to stay up to date on this project. Please contact CMAP’s Ricardo Lopez at [email protected] or 312.386.8766 with questions.
SPRING COMMUNITY YARD SALEJUNE 10-12
Residents are encouraged to clean up and cash in by holding home yard sales the weekend of June 10-12. The more yard sales held, the more buyers come to our community. Complete a yard sale application and obtain a free yard sale permit from Village Hall or online at www.bensenville.il.us. For more information call 630.350.3413. June 10-12
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CASHLESS TOLLING ON ROUTE 390 STARTS JULY 5 Beginning July 5, 2016, cashless tolling will be coming to the Illinois Route 390 Tollway from Lake Street to I-290. This is the first, all-electronic roadway on the Illinois Tollway system, which provides for a safer, more efficient and seamless method of collecting tolls from customers.
Toll collection equipment over the traffic lanes reads the I-PASS transponder on the windshield and automatically collects tolls. Drivers continue at highway speeds without the need to slow down or stop to pay at a toll. Tolls are lower on the Illinois Route 390 Tollway because they are assessed more frequently than other parts of the system. This allows for greater sensitivity for shorter trips and helps local communities provide congestion relief on adjacent roads.
I-PASS users always pay the lowest toll rates available, 50 percent less than those who do not have an I-PASS and must pay online. Those without an I-PASS can get a transponder at an I-PASS Customer Service Center or any Jewel-Osco location. For more information, visit www.illinoistollway.com.
BRUSH PICK-UP DATES 2016 VILLAGE COLLECTIONSHave brush and branches out by 7 am:
May 2 | June 6 | July 5* | August 1 | September 6* October 3 | November 7
*Out by 7 am on Tuesday due to Holiday For more information please phone 630.350.3435.
ELECTRONICS RECYCLINGElectronics recycling is available to Bensenville residents at the Addison Township Highway Department located at 411 West Potter Street, Wood Dale, Illinois 60191. TVs and CRT monitors are accepted at no charge. For more information phone 630.766.2228.
2016 Electronics Recycling Dates
April 9 | May 14 | June 11 | July 9 | August 13 | September 10 October 8 | November 12
TALL GRASS & ALLEY CLEAN UP REMINDERSpring has finally arrived, which means the grass and weeds will be growing rapidly once again. Village Ordinances require vegetation to be maintained at a level under 8” in height. In an effort to help Village Staff in the supervision of all properties within the Village, please contact us at 630.350.3413 to report any properties that may be vacant or falling behind in their maintenance responsibilities. Staff can be dispatched to provide a friendly reminder to properties of their maintenance responsibilities.
Keep Village alleys safe and accessible by trimming and removing overgrown trees and landscaping. It is the property owner’s responsibility to ensure that overgrown or overhanging landscaping does not project past their property line into the public alleyway. Please take the time to trim and remove any overgrown landscape to help keep our alleys safe and accessible. Thank you for your assistance in helping to keep Bensenville a beautiful place to live.
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Happy 30thAnniversaryTwo Chefs!Two Chefs Restaurant & Bar celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year. The Village would like to congratulate Two Chefs on achiev-ing this milestone and wish many more successful years to come. Visit Two Chefs in Downtown Bensenville at 3 South Center Street.
CommunityJob BoardThe Village’s community job board is a great resource for both residents and businesses. It allows Bensenville businesses who are looking to hire employees to post those job opportunities free of charge and is also another outlet for residents seeking employment close to home to find a job.
Visit www.bensenville.il.us/Jobs
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SUMMER READING KICK-OFF: JEDI BOOT CAMPSUNDAY | JUNE 5 | 1:00 TO 4:30 PM
Calling all Padawans! Star your summer off with a bang at our Jedi Boot Camp. Spend the afternoon learning the ways of the Force, sign-up for summer reading, complete the Jedi obstacle course, take a photo at our Star Wars photo booth, and enjoy other fun activities. Everyone is invited to join in the fun!
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY SATURDAY | MAY 7 | ALL DAY
The superheroes are coming! Join the Library for Free Comic Book Day, a nationwide event held the first Saturday in May each year where participating comic book shops and libraries around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE. We will celebrate Free Comic Book Day with activities for the whole family. Make your own superhero mask, create your own comic, go on a heroic scavenger hunt, and more. Stop by the Youth Services Desk for your free comic (while supplies last).
COOKING THE BOOKS – A NEW BOOK GROUP!JUNE 14 | 7:00 PM | FROM THE FARMER’S MARKET
Do you love browsing through cookbooks and trying new recipes? Do you enjoy sampling and sharing new dishes? Grab your apron and join our newest book club, Cooking the Books! For each discussion we pick a selection of cookbooks around one theme. You borrow one of the books, peruse it, select and make a recipe from it, and join us as we all get together to share the finished products, our opinions and experiences. Copies of the books to be discussed and cooked from are available at the Library’s Circu-lation Desk one month prior to the discussion.
THE MAGIC OF THE MONARCH BUTTERFLYSUNDAY | MAY 15 | 2:00-3:00 PM
Discover monarch butterflies through the presentation skills of Pat Miller, The Butterfly Lady. Beginning with its life cycle to its unbelievable migration to Mexico you will learn what makes this one of the world’s most studied insects, the obstacles it faces during its lifespan, and how everyone can be part of the solution!
THE IMMACULATE DECEPTION by Robert ChiappettaSUNDAY | JUNE 5 | 2:00-3:30 PM
In December 1958, a horrific school fire at Our Lady of the Angels in Chicago took the life of 95 people. Most, 93 in fact, were children. Robert Chiappetta has written a book honoring his sister Joan Ann—a victim of the fire—and delves deep into what happened that tragic day. Book sale and signing following the presentation.
THE AIRBORNE ON D-DAYWEDNESDAY | JUNE 8 | 7:00 PM
This presentation, given by local author and historian Robert Mueller, focuses upon the US 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions which performed the most hazardous of military operations – the dropping of paratroopers – into enemy territory – at night. It describes the actions of men, who, off target, frequently lost, and lacking heavy weapons, denied the German occupying force the ability to counterattack the American amphibious landings of D-Day, June 6, 1944. World War II aficionados won’t want to miss this special program.
BENSENVILLE COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
200 South Church RoadBensenville | Illinois 60106
www.benlib.org630 766 4642
HOURSMon-Thurs | 9am-9pm
Friday-Saturday | 9am-5pm
Sunday | 1pm-5pm
Board of Trustees Susan Z. Diamond | President
Sergio Zgrzebski | Vice President
Susan Earley | Treasurer
Nancy Rizzo | Secretary
Jim Ricker
Linda Weiss
Mandi Zalewski
David Sieffert | Library Director
LIBRARY CLOSINGS May 30 | Memorial Day
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School Age ProgramsAFTERNOONS WITH ADELE MONDAYS | 2:00 PM | JUNE 6, JUNE 20, AND JULY 18
Kids are invited to practice their reading skills at Afternoons with Adele! Adele, a friendly, trained therapy dog will join us throughout the summer to provide patient, nonjudgmental attention and help reluctant readers gain confidence and improve their reading skills. Regis-tration is not required to attend, but space is limited. Stop by the Early Learning Center Desk the day of the program to reserve your spot. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.
STAR WARS STEAM MONDAYS | 2:00 PM | JUNE 13, JUNE 27, JULY 11, AND JULY 25
Children 4 to 7-years-old are invited to discover and explore concepts in Science, Technology Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) at Star Wars STEAM. Join Miss Diane and Miss Kyrie for stories, activities, experiments and hands-on fun! Registration is not required to attend, but space is limited. Stop by the Youth Desk the day of the program to reserve your spot. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis.
LEGO CLUBTUESDAYS | 10:30 AM | JUNE 7 TO JULY 26
Join us every Tuesday for LEGO building fun. We’ll provide our extensive collection of bricks and elements, while you provide the imagination! Come up with your own building ideas or use our weekly theme to inspire you. After you are done building bring your creation to our photo station so that we can feature it on our Instagram page. No registration is required to attend, but space is limited.
DARTH ART (FOR 6-12’S) WEDNESDAYS | 10:30 AM | JUNE 8 TO JULY 27
Spend some time this summer mastering the Darth arts! Kids 6-years-old and up are invited to join us every Wednesday morning for Darth Art. We provide the supplies and you bring the creativity! We will use washable supplies, but there is always a chance for a little mess when creating art. You may want to wear something that is okay to get slightly messy. No registration is required to attend, but space is limited.
LUNCHTIME THEATRE THURSDAYS AT 12:00 PM
Bring a sack lunch and other refreshments to the Library and enjoy them along with one of our favorite short films:
June 9 – Lion Guard: Return of the Roar (45 minutes)June 23 – Nick Jr: Sleepytime Tales (30 minutes) – Come in your pajamas!
After the movie, kids can complete a craft inspired by the story. Registration is not required to attend, but space is limited. Stop by the Youth Desk the day of the program to reserve your spot. Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. NOTE: No other food or drink will be provided by the library.
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Children between the ages of two and five-years-old are invited to
join us on Fridays at 10:30 am for Park Play, the Library’s outdoor
playgroup. Each week the Library will be at Sunset Park for an hour of
outdoor play. Socialize with other parents and caregivers while your
child enjoys sunshine, fresh air, as well as active,
manipulative, and sensory play.
NOTE: Park Play will be relocated to the Library’s meeting room in
inclement weather.
FRIDAYS | 10:30 AM | JUNE 10 TO JULY 29
New Early Childhood classes begin in June! Join us for classes like BB-8 Baby Social Hour, Jedi Tales, Cantina Time, and more! Visit the Youth Services Department at the Library or www.benlib.org/youth-programs for more information.
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THE LIFE AND LEGEND OF ROBERT JOHNSON by Fruteland JacksonSUNDAY | JUNE 26 | 2:00 PM
This lecture/performance gives audiences insight into the life and times of Robert Johnson. Fruteland Jackson uses storytelling to bring the legend of Robert Johnson to clear view. Robert Johnson was a key player in the de-velopment of Delta Blues, and its link to Chicago Style blues (urban blues) is discussed and celebrated through his compositions. Features selected songs of Robert Johnson.
FIREFIGHTER APPRECIATION DAYWEDNESDAY | MAY 4 | 10:30 AM
Join Miss Diane and Miss Kyrie for stories and crafts as we celebrate International Firefighters’ Day! Two very special firefighters will join us for a read aloud and to teach us important fire safety skills. Afterwards stick around to tour a firetruck from the Bensenville Fire Protection District. Registration is not required, but craft supplies are limited.
JUNGLE BOOK CELEBRATION THURSDAY | MAY 5 | 6:30 PM
Join Miss Penny as she celebrates the new film version of Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book. Make jungle crafts, go on a wild safari scavenger hunt, and more! Registration is not required to attend.
BOOK BINGO – NEW!Do you enjoy bingo and books? Come to the Library and try your hand at winning books and other book related prizes! Play bingo with other patrons and enjoy complimentary refreshments. Book Bingo will be held at 7:00 pm on the following evenings:
JUNE 28 | JULY 26 | AUGUST 30
WASHI TALKIN’ ‘BOUT?! WEDNESDAY | MAY 25 | 7:00-8:30 PM
Come and let your creativity break free. Relax and enjoy a fun time crafting. You will learn a little something, and get to take your creation home. Space is limited. Registration is required. Ages 15+.
KNOW THE 10 SIGNS: EARLY DETECTION MATTERSWEDNESDAY | JUNE 22 | 7:00-8:30 PM
The warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease are often dismissed as normal age-related memory changes. Attend this program to learn the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association will separate myth from reality and address commonly-held misconceptions about Alzheimer’s. Hear from people who have the disease, find out how to recognize the warning signs in yourself and others, and learn why early detection matters. Sign up required. To register, contact the Adult Services Desk.
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Based on the BookJoin the Library the third Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm at the Bensenville Theatre for a showing of our favorite films based on books. Admission to the show is free!
MAY 19 | The MartianJUNE 16 | Room
Family Movie NightJoin the library the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm at the Bensenville Theatre for a showing of our favorite family films. Admission to the show is free.
MAY 3 | GoosebumpsJUNE 7 | The Peanuts Movie
Foreign Language Film SeriesJoin the Library the second Monday of the month at 7:00 pm at the Bensenville Theatre for our Foreign Language Film Series! Free admission! All films will be presented in their native languages with English subtitles. Todas las peliculas estaranen sus lenguas nativas. Wszystkie filmy bedzie ich jezykach ojczystych.
MAY 9 | Un Gallo con Mucho Huevos (Spanish)JUNE 13 | Chernaya Molniya (Russian)
Monday Morning MatineesJoin the library every Monday at 11:00 am at the Bensenville Theatre for Monday Morning Matinees. Each week we will feature a classic film your kids may have missed seeing on the big screen. Theatre opens at 10:30 am. Admission to the show is free. For more dates and titles, please visit www.benlib.org.
JUNE 6 | AladdinJUNE 13 | A Bug’s LifeJUNE 20 | MulanJUNE 27 | The Jungle Book
BENSENVILLE CHOSEN TO REPRESENT DUPAGE CO. IN STATEWIDETECHNOLOGY CONFERENCESchool was in session on Saturday, Feb. 20 as Bensenville School District 2 hosted the DuPage County site of the statewide 2016 Students Involved with Technology Conference.
The SIT Conference, in its 16th year, brings together more than 1700 students throughout Illinois at six different conference locations. This was Bensenville’s first year hosting the DuPage conference, sponsored by State Farm and the Illinois State Board of Education.
Nearly 300 students from around the county filled the halls of Blackhawk Middle School, where they spent the day learning how to code, build mobile apps, make and edit GoPro videos and the ins and outs of robotics.
Nearly all of the presenters were students, from avid techies who build robots at Blackhawk’s Underwater Robotics Club, to a pair of Blackhawk newcomers who created a video to help themselves and other middle school students learn English.
“It’s a conference by kids, for kids,” said District 2 Superintendent Jim Stelter. He noted that 36 District 2 students presented in 17 unique sessions.
The conference kicked off with keynote speaker Marcin Kleczynski, who started his own tech company, Malwarebytes, as a student at Fenton High School. Kleczynski, who landed a spot on Forbes’ 2015 30 Under 30 list for Enterprise Technology, encouraged students to pursue their passions and start their own business—and the best time to do that, he said, is now.
PROJECT C.A.R.E. PLUS CELEBRATES 20 YEARS | Thank You Volunteers! Project CARE celebrates its 20th year this spring! The pro-gram began in 1996 with just 10 mentors as a way to sup-port students in their reading education. Today, more than 300 community members, Fenton High School students and local college students volunteer as mentors in every subject area, offering educational support while instilling self-confidence in students. The program could not have been so successful without these volunteers, who enjoy working with their students and truly care about their success.
If you are interested in helping make a difference in the lives of children or would like more information, please contact:
W.A. Johnson School | Lara Schwarz, 630.766.2605 x3202 or Lisa Simoncelli, 630.766.2605 x3102 Tioga School | Laura Butz, 630.766.2602Blackhawk Middle School | Sue Vitale, 630.766.2601 x2294
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SCHOOL DISTRICT 2
BENSENVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2210 South Church Road
Bensenville | Illinois 60106 www.bsd2.org
630 766 5940
Board of EducationRobert F. “Bob” Laudadio | President
Kathie Bossier | Vice President Jorge Sanchez | Treasurer Donna Prunotto | Secretary
Katie KrajeckiNancy Quinn
Matthew Vassar
AdministrationDr. James Stelter | Superintendent
Dr. Kay Dugan Assistant Superintendent for Learning Paul Novack | Chief Financial Officer
Jodi Arvis Director of English Language Learning
Leah Gauthier Director of Instructional Services
Juliann Greene Director of Special Education
Margaret RyanDirector of Instructional Technology
DIRECTORY OF SCHOOLSBlackhawk Middle School
630 766 2601 Perry Finch | Co-Principal
Sarah Humboldt | Co-Principal Jeffrey Kersten | Assistant Principal
W.A. Johnson School 630 766 2605
Missy Baglarz | Co-Principal Jason Smith | Co-Principal
Diane Thornburg | Interim PrincipalTioga School 630 766 2602
Missy Baglarz | Co-Principal Nicole Robinson | Co-Principal
Dr. Reinhard Nickisch | Interim Principal
DISTRICT 2 HOSTS SPANISH GED, CITIZENSHIP AND LITERACY CLASSESBensenville School District 2 hosted three Spanish-language adult continued learning courses in partnership with College of DuPage during the Spring 2016 semester: GED, Spanish Literacy and Citizenship. The free classes, taught by COD professors, met Tuesdays and Thursdays at Tioga Elementary School from 5-7 p.m., with a total of 44 students. The goal, said Coordina-tor Christy Poli, is to provide BSD families with resources and services beyond the normal school day. By furthering their own education, parents are better able to teach and be role models to their own children. Classes end May 26th, but it’s not too late to join—all three classes have open enrollment and students are enrolled based on a required placement test. To learn more about these classes, or to find out about summer enrollment, contact Tioga Elementary School at 630.766.2602.
TIOGA STUDENTS RAISE NEARLY $4000TO EMPOWER NICARAGUAN PEERSDuring the month of February, Tioga Elementary School’s Helping Heroes Service Club sold 726 pulseras, or bracelets, and 30 bags, raising $3,930 for the Pulsera Project, a national nonprofit that empowers Nicaraguan youth by purchasing pulseras to be sold in U.S. schools, with proceeds going back to the youth who made them. Liz Fausto, a 2nd grade teacher at Tioga, supervises the Service Club along with the school’s art teacher, Katelynn McAllister. Fausto said what really struck her was that Tioga is part of a primarily low-income district—yet her students were still eager to help kids in Nicaragua. In fact, Tioga’s Pulsera Project—the school’s first—was one of the most successful in the nonprofit’s history.
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1st Day of Summer School at Blackhawk & WAJ is June 13th
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING May 18 and June 15
TIOGA 5TH GRADE PICNIC | May 20
JOHNSON 5TH GRADE CELEBRATION | May 27
NO SCHOOL MEMORIAL DAY | May 30
8TH GRADE PROMOTION CEREMONY June 2
LAST DAY OF CLASSES | June 3
FIRST DAY OF SUMMER SCHOOL June 13
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR 2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR | Wednesday, August 24
May 12 -15
Bensenville Town Square Join us in downtown Bensenville as we celebrate the end of the school year and the
beginning of summer vacation! Bensenville School District 2 will be hosting a carnival by All Around Amusements with a
percentage of ride ticket proceeds going to the PTA/PTO in our district , Bensenville Rotary and Bensenville Youth Coalition.
Games! Rides! Food! Fun for all ages! You can purchase individual tickets or daily ride passes at the carnival.
A special $30 Daily Unlimited Ride passes will be available . Hours:
• 4-10 p.m. May 12 • 4-11 p.m. May 13 • noon-11 p.m. May 14 • noon-10 p.m. May 15
Save $5 and purchase the Mega pass now for $45.
Mega Pass ~ Unlimited Rides ~ All 4 days!
If you wish to purchase the Mega Pass, please fill out the information below and return with $45 payment to the school office by April 29.
Make checks payable to Bensenville School District 2. Passes will be available for pickup from the school office beginning on May 9.
For more information contact Cindy Snyder at 630-766-5940 x 1108 or [email protected].
NO REFUNDS, NO TRANSFERS. Please Print
Name on Mega Pass
Age of Mega Passholder Male Female
Name of School
Name of Payee
Phone Number
Email:
SAVE THE DATE FOR DISTRICT 2’S SUMMERCELEBRATION CARNIVAL | MAY 12-15!Join us as we celebrate the beginning of summer vacation! District 2 will be hosting the carnival, with a percentage of proceeds going to the District 2 PTA/PTO and the Bensenville Rotary.
Thursday, May 12, 4-10 pm | Friday, May 13, 4-11 pm Saturday, May 14, Noon-11 pm | Sunday, May 15, Noon-10 pm
Individual tickets or daily ride passes can be purchased at the carnival.
A Daily Unlimited Ride Pass will be available for $30! The Unlimited 4-Day Mega Pass is available now! A Mega Pass is $45 if purchased before April 29 and $50 after April 29.
Contact Cindy Snyder for more information about purchasing a Mega Pass at 630.766.5940 x 1108 or [email protected].
NFPA Public Education Division • 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169Your Source for SAFETY Information
www.nfpa.org/education
Pet FirePet Fire
FACT
Pets give us comfort, friendship, and unconditional love. Our connection to them can be among the strongest relationships in our lives. But pets can cause fires. We need to be careful with pets in the home.
Pets give us comfort, friendship, and unconditional love. Our connection to them can be among the strongest relationships in our lives. But pets can cause fires. We need to be careful with pets in the home.
SAFETY TIPS KKK Pets are curious. They may bump into, turn on, or
knock over cooking equipment. Keep pets away from stoves and countertops.
KKK Keep pets away from candles, lamps, and space heaters.
KKK Always use a metal or heat-tempered glass screen on a fireplace and keep it in place.
KKK Keep pets away from a chimney’s outside vents. Have a “pet-free zone” of at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from the fireplace. Glass doors and screens can stay dangerously hot for several hours after the fire goes out.
KKK Consider battery-operated, flameless candles. They can look and smell like real candles.
KKK Some pets are chewers. Watch pets to make sure they don’t chew through electrical cords. Have any problems checked by a professional.
SMOKE ALARMSKKK Have working smoke alarms on every level of the
home. Test your smoke alarms at least once a month.
KKK If the smoke alarm sounds, get out and stay out.
KKK Never go back inside for pets in a fire. Tell firefighters if your pet is trapped.
Make sure pets are included in your family’s wildfire evacuation plan. Build an evacuation kit for each pet in your household. Ensure each kit is a size and weight that can be quickly and easily loaded into a vehicle when packing to evacuate.
SafetySafety
Pets andWildfires
Pets and wild animals have a part in starting about 700 home fires per year. Roughly three-quarters
of these fires were started by cooking equipment, fireplaces or
chimneys, lighting, or candles.
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B E N S E N V I L L E C O M M U N I T Y N E W S | M A Y / J U N E 2 0 1 614
Bensenville Fire Protection District
ISO Class 2500 South York Road
Bensenville | Illinois 60106www.bensenvillefpd.org
Chief Michael SpainPhone 630 594 1184Cell 708 935 7198
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Child Safety Seat ChecksProfessional Fire Academy
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