Stone Park's annual Christmas celebration will begin at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, December 13, 2008 with a visit from Santa, chocolate-marshmallow treats and mugs of hot chocolate from 1:30-3:30 at John Paul Park, Division Street and 44th Avenue.
At 4 p.m., participants will begin lining up for the parade that begins at 5 p.m. and makes its way through every street in the village.
The village also will be distributing bags of candy and toys.
Call (708) 345-5550 for more information.
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Friday, December 12, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Our Deepest Sympathy Goes Out To Stone Park Mayor Ben Mazzulla!!!
The Chicago Sun Times reports that an off-duty Stone Park police corporal -- and the brother of Stone Park Mayor Ben Mazzulla -- was killed Wednesday afternoon when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a sport-utility vehicle in west suburban Melrose Park.
Ivano Mazzulla, 33, was killed in a crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV at the 2000 block of North Mannheim Road, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. He was pronounced dead on the scene at 2:52 p.m.
The crash happened less than a mile from Mazzulla's Stone Park residence.
Melrose Park police confirmed a Wednesday afternoon crash near Armitage Avenue and North Mannheim Road, but refused to release further information.
Stone Park police Deputy Chief Louis Fatta said Mazzulla was off-duty at the time of the crash, and a witness said Mazzulla was driving the motorcycle.
Mazzulla was hired as a part-time officer in April 2001. He became a full-time officer in 2003 and eventually became a corporal, Fatta said.
Mazzulla was also a shift supervisor and a truck enforcement officer involved in community policing, Fatta said. During his career, he earned several commendations for meritorious service, according to a Stone Park police release.
Mazzulla -- the brother of Stone Park Mayor Ben Mazzulla -- is survived by his wife and three children, Fatta said.
An autopsy is scheduled for later Thursday, the medical examiner's office said.
Ivano Mazzulla, 33, was killed in a crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV at the 2000 block of North Mannheim Road, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. He was pronounced dead on the scene at 2:52 p.m.
The crash happened less than a mile from Mazzulla's Stone Park residence.
Melrose Park police confirmed a Wednesday afternoon crash near Armitage Avenue and North Mannheim Road, but refused to release further information.
Stone Park police Deputy Chief Louis Fatta said Mazzulla was off-duty at the time of the crash, and a witness said Mazzulla was driving the motorcycle.
Mazzulla was hired as a part-time officer in April 2001. He became a full-time officer in 2003 and eventually became a corporal, Fatta said.
Mazzulla was also a shift supervisor and a truck enforcement officer involved in community policing, Fatta said. During his career, he earned several commendations for meritorious service, according to a Stone Park police release.
Mazzulla -- the brother of Stone Park Mayor Ben Mazzulla -- is survived by his wife and three children, Fatta said.
An autopsy is scheduled for later Thursday, the medical examiner's office said.
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Stone Park Appoints New Trustee...
Stone Park Mayor Beniamino Mazzulla appointed Laura Cassidy-Jaquez, 36, to the position Jan. 8 with the full consent of the board. She replaces former trustee Jesse Martinez, who resigned from the position in September.
"She brings a lot of diversity to the board," Mazzulla said. "She's bilingual and that's a plus."
He said she has also volunteered for different village events. "She's been involved in all aspects of the village," he said.
Cassidy-Jaquez joined the village's Special Events committee in 2001 and in 2003 she chaired the village's Planning and Zoning Board, helping to write the village's new zoning ordinance. In 2004 she was appointed to village's Fire and Police Commission.
"She's worn every hat there is," said Stone Park Trustee Loretta Teets. "She has shown her commitment to Stone Park."
"She's a very hard worker and it's nice to have another female on the board," she said. "It was a 'win-win' all the way around. She was the obvious choice to step up to the plate because of what she has done."
She has been a resident of Stone Park since 1983, works for a telecommunications company and has two teenage children.
Cassidy-Jaquez said her new position as a Village Board member is just a minor change from what she'd done before.
"It's just a step up from what I'm used to," she said. "It's nice to see the other side of the podium."
She said as a trustee she'd like to work to bring more businesses to the village. "I'd like to see more businesses and different businesses develop along Mannheim Road," she said.
Cassidy-Jaquez, whose term expires in April 2009, has already said she plans to run for election.
"She brings a lot of diversity to the board," Mazzulla said. "She's bilingual and that's a plus."
He said she has also volunteered for different village events. "She's been involved in all aspects of the village," he said.
Cassidy-Jaquez joined the village's Special Events committee in 2001 and in 2003 she chaired the village's Planning and Zoning Board, helping to write the village's new zoning ordinance. In 2004 she was appointed to village's Fire and Police Commission.
"She's worn every hat there is," said Stone Park Trustee Loretta Teets. "She has shown her commitment to Stone Park."
"She's a very hard worker and it's nice to have another female on the board," she said. "It was a 'win-win' all the way around. She was the obvious choice to step up to the plate because of what she has done."
She has been a resident of Stone Park since 1983, works for a telecommunications company and has two teenage children.
Cassidy-Jaquez said her new position as a Village Board member is just a minor change from what she'd done before.
"It's just a step up from what I'm used to," she said. "It's nice to see the other side of the podium."
She said as a trustee she'd like to work to bring more businesses to the village. "I'd like to see more businesses and different businesses develop along Mannheim Road," she said.
Cassidy-Jaquez, whose term expires in April 2009, has already said she plans to run for election.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Opposition Gearing Up In Stone Park, Hillside, Bellwood, Maywood, Melrose Park & Westchester!!!
The Insider has learned that opposition parties are currently forming in Stone Park, Hillside, Bellwood, Maywood, Melrose Park, and Westchester. Each party plans on running full slates against incumbents in April of 2009. Stone Park is reportedly in the midst of heavy financial problems. Hillside residents are fuming over the handling of the Hillside landfill. Bellwood residents are reportedly fed up with insider deals and cronyism. Maywood residents want to toss out the Yarbroughs and Ed Smith's west side influence. Former Stone Park Trustee Jesse Martinez is delusional and thinks he can oust Melrose Park Mayor Ronald Serpico. Cook County Commissioner Tony Peraica and Former SD209 Board member Mike Manzo plan on running a slate against Westchester Mayor Paul Gattuso. Proviso Township will be hot in 2009.
What do you think of the possiblities in April 2009?
What do you think of the possiblities in April 2009?
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