HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 Oak Brook Library
adult winter reading
rogram begins soon
By John Koys then read five books of their
Press Publications choice. When you finish five
books you receive an incentive."
The Oak Brook Library is The incentive is an Oak
beginning a program that will Brook Library book bag, she
encourage adults to read dur- said.
ing the cold days of winter. Story times for children will
An adult winter reading pro- again be offered Monday,Jan.
gram will take place beginning 10 to Thursday,Feb.24.
Sunday, Jan. 16 through Preschool youngsters' story
Saturday, March 18. Readers times are at 10:30 a.m.
18 years of age and older,are Mondays and Thursdays.
asked to register during this A story time for youngsters
time and borrow a book. in kindergarten through sec-
"It's basically like our sum- and grade will take place at 4
mer reading program," said p.m.Mondays.
Michelle Coduto, assistant Registration can be made by
librarian."People register and calling(630)990-2222.
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Jennifer Barr and Keith
l3 1 d Kushner are setting a fine The information age table for a Mardi Gras Fat
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SANDY I WAN BOSCH r has brought the stock Tuesday Feast and a
I' th' v s market from Wall Provencal Les Saveurs
.1r. . Street to people's du Mistral,just two of the
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.. ";: homes.See how local gourmet Dinners A l'Art to
:lc' IV brokers have rolled
raj,+_ t with the punches. benefit the Hinsdale
Library offers one more Page 39 Center the Arts.
Beginninrweekends in
a } a February,the 15 dinners
reason to pick up a book will offer guests a range
1of delights from Tuscan
,y- , , treats to French fare and
The Hanson Center = Greek specialties.The
e're such nags,aren't we?We're constantly tellingW
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our children that exercise is much more important isn't just about horse- ► ':,, ,. Dinners a I'Art menus,
than conquering the next level of their video back riding.Winter detailed on an invitation
programs keep the ?,
game.We urge them to substitute apples and to be mailed mid-
i oranges for sweeter after-school snacks.And how manytimes center blooming with
gJanuary,are set in
have theybeen told to tum off the television and ick u a activity over the [ o.
P P Hinsdale area homes
'What's book instead? cold months.a 45 plus some special loca-
We should listen to our own advise.What's good for the
good for child certainly is even better for the adult who has lapsed into g v 4- tions such as the Theatre
the child lazy and maybe even unhealthy habits.Those habits—watch- of Western Springs and
ing television,snacking and lounging around—are even hard- Lake Geneva,Wis.
certainly er to resist when the weather turns cold and the winter blahs • Reservations for a dinner,
In 1985 he was
set in. at$85 a guest,must be
is even That's why the Oak Brook Public Library has started its responsible for the hit made by Feb.1 using the
better for adult winter reading program,Blizzard of Books.It gives read- song"Eothe
Tiger."Todd ayy Burr form on the invitation.
ers 18 and older an extra bit of incentive to grab a book Ridge musician Jim Those not already on the
the adult instead of the remote.Assistant librarian Michelle Coduto said Peterik is as busy as HCA member list can
who has the program is modeled after the popular summer reading pro- ever and ready to receive an invitation by
gram.e reinstated our adult summer readingI ► -' i1 revisit the past with a calling(630)887-0203.
lapsed program in 1999 coverphoto
Pnew endeavor.
and it was a success,"she said. r'. (Doings by
into lazy The program simply asks readers to keep track of the books ,. Page 63 Scott Hardesty)
and they read between Jan.16 and March 18.Those who read five •
books within that time will receive an Oak Brook Public
Librarytote bagas a reward for their efforts.
maybe "Te five boks do have to be checked out here(from the DEPARTMENTS
even library),"Coduto said. Business 39 Images 45
unhealthyCardholders need only sign up at the library and start read- Classified 89 Kids Club 70
ing.And this is a great time for new residents and procrastina- Diversions 63 Obituaries 17
habits. tors to stop in and become a cardholder. Education 27 Opinion 19
Youngsters also will find plenty to do inside the library this Food 62 Police 14
' winter.Susan Schwartz of the library staff said storytimes for Homes 72 Sports 106
children 3 to 5 years old start this week.Children can come at
10:30 a.m.Monday or Thursday for books,crafts and story-
related fun.Just call the library to register. Published by Town columnist PIONEER PRESS
Children in kindergarten through secondgrade are invited 'The '777D� Sandy Bosch Ext.3319
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to join"Winter Wonders"at 4 p.m.each Wednesday starting Founde Oct.S,1805 Education writer (847)486-9200
Jan.19.They'll read books about winter,talk about what they Rita DuChateau Ext.3329
read and take part in a winter-related craft. 440 E.Ogden Avenue
Publisher
Harry Potter is nothing short of magical in his ability to get Hinsdale,IL 60521 Editorial assistant Thomas J.Nen
kids to read.The fictitious little wizard is the star of J.K. Phone:(630)887-0600 Elaine Petersen Ext.3216
Fax:(630)887-9646
Rowling's best-selling books and the star of a very popular Hours:M-F 8:30 to 5 Sports writer Executive vice president
club at the Oak Brook Public Library. Bill Stone Ext.3325 Ted Biedron
The Harry Potter Club meets at 7 p.m.one Wednesday a Publisher •
month to discuss a book and tryeven out some of Harry's wiz- Thomas J.Neri Photographers Executive editor
Y Paul Sansone
ardry.Schwartz said the evening goes beyond a book discus- Mike okesn Ext.3206 St
General manager Steve Stokes Ext.3333
sion to include science experiments,crafts and trivia quizzes. James Slonoff Ext.3315 Director of administrations
The club will meet three times—once for each book. Food writer Ali M.Zoibi
"Anyone who has read the books is welcome;"Schwartz EDITORIAL Betty Nicolai(847)486-7345 Director of circulation
said. Ed11Ot Dave Perham
Potter fans will meet Jan.19 to discuss the first book in the Pamela Lannom Ext.3318 Movie critic
Managing editors Bruce Ingrate
series,and they'll make wizard hats just like Harry's. Susan Ryan,features (847)486-7345 Director of advertising
Call the library to get in on the magic. Ext.3321 Susan Karol
American Girls are as popular as ever.So popular,in fact, ADVERTISING Director of promotions
that the library is looking for girls to start a second American Sports editor Account executives • Jane Jansen
Girls group at the library.Like the first group,the new one Jeff hi Ext.3317 Robin Six Ext.3351
will discuss the American Girl books,learn about manners and ScottPhoto HarchiExt.
desty Ext.3205 Classified ad manager Director of productionBlake Dickie
enjoy crafts and snacks from important periods in history. Lisa Skrapka Ext.3337
The first group is made up mostly of fourth-and fifth- Staff writers
graders,but younger and older girls are welcome,too. Marketing coordinator
"We want the girls to have read the books,"Schwartz said. Janet Pimental,Oak Brook Kathy Armstrong Ext.3340
For more information on any of these events,call the Ext.Sandy 3372 Glenview,701 W ILe Ave.2
libraryat(630)990-2222 or stopbyat 1112 Oak Brook Road, KrBosch Ext.3319 60025
Karen Chadra Ext.3338
next to Village Hall. Subscriptions-Call Toll Free:(877)855-7722
Kitsos hopes tolibrarytake case to Appellate Court
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BY JANET PIMEN EL give up his legal battle with village officials. "To me, this isn't hogwash, Kitsos said. "This is a
STAFF WRITER "I'm disappointed, not discouraged," Kitsos said. "I real legal battle, and I feel I have a right to try to some-
don't know what will happen if it reaches the Appellate how save the Sports Core property"
A DuPage County judge has denied numerous Court,but I'm willing to give it a try." Village staff intends to continue with the new library
requests to halt construction of a new Oak Brook Library, Village attorney Richard Martens said he had heard project until a court orders them to do otherwise,village
so Oak Brook resident Nicholas Kitsos is hoping to take Kitsos planned to file an appeal to a higher court, but manager Stephen Veitch said.
the matter to a higher authority. declined comment because he hadn't yet received a copy Village staff hopes the project's bidding process can
Kitsos filed an appeal Jan. 19 requesting the Second of the legal document. begin soon,with construction workers hopefully digging
District Appellate Court in Elgin review his request for a "At the latest hearing,the village argued Kitsos isn't by mid-March if the weather remains favorable.
temporary restraining order to prevent construction of a entitled to his motion to vacate the December ruling," The project includes a 24,000-square-foot library, a
new library off 31st Street and Bath and Tennis Drive.He Martens said. "The judge made the right decision at 94-space parking lot and two gardens enclosed by a wall.
also hopes the higher court will help him stop the sale of that time to deny the temporary restraining order. The new library site will take up about 3 acres of Sports
three adjacent lots for single-family housing. Kitsos hasn't presented any new laws or information that Core property.
DuPage County Judge John Darrah denied Kitsos' should make the judge want to reconsider his decision." Kitsos'original 1998 lawsuit involving 31st Street is
restraining order request Dec. 10,then on Jan. 19 denied The appeal request is scheduled for a Thursday,April still ongoing. That lawsuit challenged the village's
Kitsos'request that he reconsider his December ruling. 6,court hearing.When,and if,Kitsos will ever run out of authority to enter into an agreement with DuPage County
Although all of the latest decisions regarding the case motions to appeal is uncertain,but he said he will exhaust to purchase village-owned land along the right of way to
haven't been in his favor, Kitsos said he isn't about to all the options available rather than throw in the towel. widen 31st Street from two to four lanes.
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Village finalizes
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plans for library
By Anleeta Eaton
Press Publications 1 VII z c "We are going to
The village of Oak Brook will have a library if
soon see plans for a new library have to get out
spring to life.
The Board of Trustees there with a
amended agreements with both teaspoon and
the design and construction
architects in order to help final- dig it myself:'
ize the design, said Village Karen M. Bushy
Manager Stephen Veitch. Oak Brook village president
"The project will get under
way soon," said Veitch. get for the project.
"The village had not taken "We are going to have a
any bids on the project due to library if I have to get out there
the amendments that needed to with a teaspoon and dig it
be made," said Veitch. "The vil- myself," said Karen M. Bushy,
lage will begin taking bids for village president. -
the project as soon as possible." The new facility would be
The cost of the project is an located on Polo Road on the
estimated $5.4 million, said grounds of the Oak Brook
Veitch — a cost that is higher Sports Core.
than originally expected, but Veitch said he expects con=
feasible. Village officials had struction to begin in 30 to 60_._
originally set a $5 million bud- days.
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CLOSEUP NEWS Thursday,August 24,2000 11
A real bookworm
Petz devotes career to improving libraries
By BRIAN BQYLE t ''''''''''".7''''‘'‘‘'‘
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Roberta Petz moved to Oak � ����\
Brook in winter 1990 after 21 •.,,,,4,
a:s : a z{ a nieS• t,best,
years at the Chicago Public ;a ,',A.'-',,,,11:,,,.!,...,,,,,,t'
Library.The second errand she ..1...,4,..,f?.,, mOSt WOn-
and her husband ran,after • a k' ` \\ ���\*--"
getting new drivers licenses,was t ` �\ �� ��� �� �a derfUl
to visit the Oak Brook Public , p, '� ' �i
Library. � s��3�`��sk� �'§` ` wa ‘,,,,,,i,.
r �a.� � ..,.,24."": ':`,..-m••,-6, 41.11141„,4.1",:..°� times in
Nothin repared her for what 't k . f E i i " 4 t _` a� �p,v
g s I ' my life
she saw:A small but quaint z a M 1�\\fig 0 a € & '
building,partly inaccessible to �c $ many Of
the handicapped and lacking the �., v r <,A
amenities she helped bring to • ��, " 'e ��� �� them 11aVe
Chicago's neighborhood libraries ,�
"With the variety and diversity •
of libraries and neighborhoods a : t ""' :v.„ been Spent
and community groups(in in llbrarleS.
Chicago),I still wasn't prepared A z,
for what I found in Oak Brook," ° I feel good
she said. I '�
Pets joined the Oak Brook (I j :\,, , z, in libraries.
Women's Club,whose members :,q (i I as • j, '
learned she once was a librarian ..„„:„.,;•:,,,,., 1 ,f 1 : @ ��
and sought her help with the t \ . � E(i I't 1 N.
library.The Library lir
Association, , a e g a cJ. « '"' -Roberta
which later became known as the ,v ;, i, tt•-•\:••\‘‘‘,;�\ �p���_
Friends of the Library,offered Pett
.,ilircash 1 �, ,s„.her a spot on its board.She Mike Johnson/The DomB•
accepted,though she had not
heard of it. Roberta Petz turns a page in the reference section of the Oak Brook Public Library.A 30-year veteran of
"It was there that I met the libraries in Chicago and Oak Brook,Petz has fought to bring a new library to the village.
most wonderful group of people,"
Petz said."These are people that, Of the happiest,best,most of Chicago and attended "I don't know why,but I
long before I got into this battle wonderful times in my life,many Roosevelt High School.She always go back to thinking that
for getting Oak Brook what it of them have been spent in received a master's degree in for me that was the greatest book
deserves,had this vision.They libraries,"she said."I feel good library science from Rosary I ever read,"she said.
never gave up;they just kept in libraries.And there's so many College,now known as Petz'expectations for Oak
plugging away at it." different things you can Dominican University. Brook's new library have not
Petz became the group's volunteer to do in a library." She started working in the waned.She stepped down from
president;she now serves as its Library director Ruth Martin, Chicago library system as a the library commission earlier
secretary.When the library who was hired while Petz served reference librarian.She was this year,but remains a member
commission,the liaison between on the library commission, promoted to head of a branch of the Friends of the Library and
residents and the village board described Petz as a"dynamic library,then promoted again to the Oak Brook Public Library
on library matters,proposed a person"with a"genuine, oversee 20 branch libraries. Foundation.
new library,she was one of three longtime love of the library." Another promotion then put her She has no regrets as she looks
individuals who authored the "Everything she's done has in charge of 84 neighborhood back on 30-plus years of service
proposal.When the Oak Brook been in pursuit of a new library," libraries. to Oak Brook and Chicago
Public Library Foundation was Martin said."She believes that a An avid reader,Petz lists libraries.
established to raise money for quality community cannot exist Charles Dickens'"Great "When I think about it now,
the new building,she solicited without a quality library." Expectations"as her favorite though,I wouldn't give up any of
donations. Petz grew up on the north side book. those fights,"Petz said.
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Young entrepreneurs donate to library
BY BRIAN BOYLE They changed their mind,
STAFF WRITER deciding to donate the money
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to the library instead,Radhika
Library director Ruth said.
Martin has received hundreds , _ Mintu Sharma thinks the
of thousands of dollars from w ., • • idea was planted after the fam-
• corporations, philanthropists - ` ; . , w ily moved to Oak Brook from
and concerned residents in her ¢ y tet+" +�`. Darien, where they enjoyed
y;. 0:. -.44,.. -h; ' , ,. the spacious Indian Prairie
quest to help build a new Oak r �,; ,7-, ,�.!, 4r , 444
Brook Public Library. fl, ', ° s t .4, -' ' . Public Library.When the chil-
Perhaps none was sweeter r° ' ,, Q J' . '. . ' dren first went to Oak Brook's
than the quarters,dimes,nick- 7., b' b library, they remarked about
els and pennies Martin ar . A ? a y" °4 .i 4t ' its limited space,she said.
- r "I told them the library was
received from three Oak Brook ;
children who wanted to help " „1,",' small because they were build-
the place where they get their - r ,; r ing a new one and that they
favorite books.
4r= needed help to build it,"Mintu
The Sharma girls, 8-year- " --:-.4.1"...,,,, x Sharma said. "Something
old Radhika and 6-year-old k ,, `} £ must have stuck in their head
Devika, and their 4-year-oldile i, 4 • and stayed there until they set
brother,Indra,set up a lemon- ,,,, h A ,, rup the lemonade stand."
ade stand one day in July out- For their donation,the chit-
side their home in the Hunter � - dren received a thank you let-
Trails subdivision. They ', ter from the library, Radhika
worked all day, charging 2a '-4,t-i /--- tt+*". �, said. A youth librarian asked
cents for a cup of yellow or �*, : NO = them how the money should
41 Il'Il.
lemonade.At the day's rs � sn d be used,and they said suggest-
purpley' r +
4
end,the children earned$5.12. r tdatki'..� ed it should help pay for a
The girls joined the sum- y;: ,. magazine, maybe
mer reaing rogram.Devika 44.
f ; ' "Highlighters;' one of their
boasted that she read five ISL �y � 4 favorites,she said.
books in the program and '''''.,4 ,° ; #tom,,' ell lin ,main , r' Martin compares- the
often brought Indra, who -i z= n i :f ' . <- n vd. ` Sharma's donation to the bib-
would look at "Arthur," ,� � � %�i �, � - � i-� ,1 �= �* lical story of the widow's mite,
"Pokemon" or "Winnie the - ' ' , �' "� ' *4'4' �` i, "-'R ,1"''� i'4 '�.''; in which a woman gives her
Pooh" picture books. Mike Johnson/rhe Doings last coin to the poor.It was a
Radhika's favorite book still is story that Jesus Christ used as
"There's a Boy in the Girl's Indra,Radhika and Devika Sharma sit behind the lemonade stand they set up in front of an example of true giving.
Bathroom," while Devika their home in the Hunter Trails subdivision last month.The children earned$5.12 and donat- "We're very delighted to
adores "Messy Bessy's ed the proceeds to the Oak Brook Public Library for a magazine subscription. have generous donations from
Closet." companies and individuals,"
Radhika takes credit for the our mom and our babysitter;' sued the lemonade stand any- groundskeepers, dropped a Martin said. "But the $5.12
lemonade stand, saying that Radhika said. "They had to way. In the beginning, busi- quarter into a plastic cup and these kids worked for,like the
she shared it with her brother give us money because we ness was slow,so Devika and enjoyed their choice of yellow widow's mite, is generous,
and with her sister,who want- gave it to them:' Indra rang neighbors' door- or purple lemonade. heart warming,and shows real
ed to sell balls for 28 cents so Their mother, Mintu, told bells to cajole them into buy- At first the children had dif- human concern. There's no
she could"become rich:'The them nobody would pass by ing a drink. ferent plans for the money. , way to put a price tag on how
lemonade idea won. because they live in a gated Soon 13 or 14 people, "We thought we would just wonderful this gift is from
"We gave (lemonade) to community,but the kids pur- mostly neighbors and buy something,"Devika said. them."
Morero rams soccer fields top wish list
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BY BRIAN BOYLE music education and a choral group. museum,adding that the multipurpose shelter could
STAFF WRRER Manofsky discussed finding more space for soc- be used.
cer fields,possibly converting some tennis courts in The group also discussed goals for the park dis-
The Oak Brook Park Board has made its satellite parks. trict staff.
Christmas list early,in the dead of August. Roy Cripe,director of parks and recreation,sug- Manofsky said the park district must ensure that
Creating mandatory sportsmanship workshops gested looking into Sports Core property,noting that every program serves the needs of residents,includ-
and more programs in the arts,a completed irrigation some of the polo fields are underused. ing businesses.To accomplish that goal,she said,the
system, more space for soccer fields, and a new Long-term goals include expanding the fitness park district must define its constituency and deter-
phone system featuring an operator are just some of center, gazebo and shelter; launching the Dorothy mine what it can offer both those who live and work
their short-term wish list items. Dean Cavenaugh property project;creating a river- in the village.
Commissioners assembled Monday to brainstorm walk along the Ginger Creek ponds;placing artwork "Our thoughts,needs,wants and desires need to
short-term and long-term goals.They ended the ses- in the Family Recreation Center;moving the Little stay with the Oak Brook people,"she said.
sion with 43 goals to be accomplished within three League concession stands in Central Park;and build- Manofsky also proposed letting residents know
years and 16 goals to be accomplished in three or ing an Oak Brook Museum. that no more buildings will be built on park district
more years. Commissioner Tom Truedson's fitness center idea property. Park officials are looking at expansion of
Board President Dr. Howard Trier proposed included moving around furniture for more space current facilities,not new construction.
requiring sportsmanship workshops for anyone who and expanding the bathrooms,showers and parking Cripe added that improving customer service
uses park district facilities,to"help children and par- lot.Truedson proposed working with such medical needs to be a priority.
ents learn about proper behavior." facilities as Hinsdale Hospital to offer joint program- "There was a time when the district wasn't as
The park district needs to be proactive on this ming. important to people in Oak Brook and didn't offer as
issue,Commissioner Kathy Manofsky added. Commissioners discussed altering the pond strict- much,but it always had that warm,fuzzy feeling;'he
"We're in the driver's seat;"she said."We've got ture at Ginger Creek to add overlooks,a shelter and said."As we've gotten bigger,we lost that personal
the fields and everyone wants them.We're sitting on brick walkways.The project could be shared with touch:'
the most valuable real estate in the western suburbs." McDonald's Corp.to save costs,Cripe said. The wish list isn't final. Commissioners will
Trier also proposed more programs involving the Park officials also considered working with the review the list individually and prioritize the goals,
arts,such as a drama club,a symphony,folk dancing, Oak Brook Historical Society to develop a village then meet later to narrow the list even further.
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Donations for the new Oak Brook Public Library fa " " li -, ''vv i r �, 1
are picking up as a November start for construction e
appears to be a reality. . �� ` .- N �{ 4.,/,11';
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Officials at McDonald's Corp.bestowed$100,000 to ;� a1 J rx;
the Oak Brook Public LibraryFoundation Oct. 24. :j,,,),,S,11,4, ,, # $�1,,,t , ,
The gift is the second installment of the$500,000 the :r °ti�� �"� 1 ti ,
corporation pledged last year. 11 3 .,
McDonald's officials are constantly trying to be a . g t i -, `"` '� k 3L '4'44 " '
good neighbor,said Mike Donahue,vice president of e 1 J,f , .;'?.;):•,,(A., a „,,,*1-.'kk , '
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and village trustees, but with all the residents," •' S -; '-, '
Donahue said."This is just an extension of that." : ,- ,,� -f
The corporation in 1999 talked with village officials „Ai' t `S, '1 01. 1 y '
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about a major donation, Donahue said. The new -
library was the top building project in village officials' Steve Stokes/The Doings
plans,he added.
The library foundation is working with the project Scarecrow magic
architect to memorialize such benevolence,founda-
tion President George Caleel said, Kyle Hell and Jordan and Christopher Carlson of Villa Park watch as scarecrow Brian Wismer makes a pumpkin out of a
Because of donors like McDonald's, The John balloon at a Halloween carnival held Friday at the Oakbrook Terrace Park District's Fitness Center,1 Parkview Plaza.
Buck Co.and The Friends of the Oak Brook Public
Library,thefoundationis th its$2 mil-
lion fund-raising goal.Residents also have promised Fire district
seeks
ti rd referendum
to donate,Caleel said.
"Some people are a little hesitant until something BY BRIAN BOYLE community,”Sebesta said. munity," Sebesta said. "You can't
is put into the ground," he said. "Once we have STAFF WRITER A no vote,however,will prompt dial 911 and select Lombard
ground broken,we'll have a(fund-raising)drive. I district trustees to cut emergency because they have advanced life
think we'll do much better." One referendum question on medical services, a move they support services. You can't start
The fund-raising drive will include mailing ballots for the Tuesday,Nov.7,gen- have discussed at past board meet- picking and choosing based on the
brochures that describe the project and indicate the eral election might be a matter of ings,Sebesta said.The district cur- level of service."
specific levels of giving,Caleel said. life or death. rently offers advanced life support Tuesday's general election will
Foundation members think the donations will The Oakbrook Terrace Fire service, which includes cardiac be the district's third attempt at a
increase as construction moves closer, foundation Protection District is seeking an monitoring/defibrillation, prehos- tax levy increase.
executive director Ruth Martin said. 28-percent increase in its exten- pital trauma care,advanced airway Prior attempts in 1998 and last
.Village officials think construction will begin by sion limitation for the 2001 levy management, diabetic emergen- March asked for a 46-percent
the end of November. Officials will•hold a special year. The increase is needed to cies and medical administration. increase. But district officials in
meeting to award contracts for the project Thursday, help the district continue to afford More than 80 percent of emer- the interim trimmed operating
Nov 2,at village hall. ambulance and paramedic ser- gency medical calls require costs to a bare-bones minimum,
Construction will last about 13 months,making vices, advanced life support services, resulting in the 28-percent
the target completion date sometime in December The referendum would cost the making it the standard throughout increase request,Sebesta said.
2001. owner of a$170,000 home an addi- DuPage County,according to refer- "We're trying our hardest not to
"I am encouraged with the results we've had so tional$65 a year,or$5 a month or endum literature. burden the taxpayers," Sebesta
far,"said Martin,who also serves as library director."I 17 cents a day,according to refer- If trustees eliminate such ser- said.
expect the results to be better once there's something endum literature. vices,the district only could pro- District officials think they've
to be seen." Voter approval will bring an vide basic life support like first aid done a better job promoting the
The Friends, which already has contributed additional$220,000 a year to the and cardiopulmonary resuscita- referendum thethird time around.
$100,000 toward the new building,is encouraging res- district, which will end the 2001 tion,Sebesta said. "(We've been)explaining to the
idents to donate to the foundation,Friends President fiscal year with.a $400,000 to Oakbrook Terrace residents public how important it is for the
Barbara Benezra said. $500,000 deficit, fire Chief Greg also will be left with basic medical community to support its fire
"We don't want to compete with the foundation," Sebesta said. care,he added. department," Sebesta said.
said Benezra,who also serves on the library founda-` "It will give us the ability to "(The district)has a legal oblig- "There's a lot to be lost if it doesn't
tion's board. - maintain all current services to the ation to provide service to the corn- pass."
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