Winter - Village of Manteno

VILLAGE of MANTENO
Winter *Jan.,Feb.,Mar. 2016
www.villageofmanteno.com
Recap of 2015 Community Improvements
Mike Stone , P.E. Village Engineer
It’s hard to believe that another year
and construction season have come and
gone! As we enter into the New Year,
let’s take a look back at the progress
that was made within the Village of
Manteno over the past year, as well as
look forward to a few projects that are
already on the horizon for 2016 that will
continue to improve our community.
MFT Pavement Resurfacing
Over the summer, the Village completed
its annual pavement resurfacing project.
The existing roadway surface was milled
and repaved on various streets throughout the Village. The work was completed by Kankakee Valley Construction
Company and was funded by the Motor
Fuel Tax (MFT) program administered
through the Illinois Department of
Transportation (IDOT). Before we know
it, it will be time to begin making plans
for this year’s resurfacing project!
Maple Street ADA Upgrades
The Village contracted with Gallagher
Asphalt this past summer to complete
the ADA improvements on Maple Street
at Third Street and Fourth Street. The
project included milling and repaving of
the pavement surface, construction of
new sidewalks, and installation of new
handicap-accessible ramps. The majority of the project costs (80%) were funded with federal Surface Transportation
Urban (STU) funds. The remaining costs
(20%) were funded with Motor Fuel Tax
(MFT) allotments.
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Although not as visible as some of the
other projects completed throughout
Manteno this past year, the Village continued to proactively make improvements to its sanitary sewer system.
Sections of sewer were inspected with
special video cameras and rehabilitated
utilizing cured-in-place pipe (CIPP). This
method of rehabilitation provides a completely new sewer pipe inside of the existing sewer, eliminating costly excavations
and minimizing disruptions to residents.
Over the summer, the Village contracted
with Hoerr Construction to rehabilitate
sanitary sewers with CIPP in the area between Maple Street and Walnut Street
(west to east) and between Third Street
and Sixth Street (south to north).
IL Route 50 Pavement Resurfacing
The entire stretch of IL Route 50 through
Manteno was resurfaced this summer by
the Illinois Department of Transportation
(IDOT). Although the Village of Manteno
did not have any involvement with this
project, the improved roadway benefits
Village residents and visitors that travel
this section of highway.
New Parking Lot at 52 South Walnut St.
A new parking lot adjacent to the Manteno Public Library was constructed this past
fall. This new lot provides additional parking to the numerous entities along South
Walnut Street. The construction was completed by Kankakee Valley Construction
Company and was funded with Tax Increment Finance (TIF) funds.
Alley Reconstruction behind
Dollar General
This past fall, the Village contracted with
Kankakee Valley Construction Company to
reconstruct the alley behind Dollar General. The existing alley was completely
removed and reconstructed with new asphalt pavement. This project also provided additional storm sewer and catch basins to improve drainage along the alley
and adjacent areas.
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Storm Sewer Replacements
With the help of Tyson Engineering, Inc.,
the Village is finalizing plans for replacing
sections of storm sewers on Leahy Street
(between Poplar Street and Parseghian
Place) and North Main Street (near W.
Fifth Street). Construction of these projects is expected to begin in the spring.
The costs for the project along North
Main Street will be funded with TIF funds,
while the project on Leahy will be covered by sewer funds.
OSLAD Grant Application
The Village is working with Tyson Engineering, Inc. to apply for an Open Space
Lands Acquisition and Development
(OSLAD) grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) for
improvements to a park in Rock Creek
Estates. This is a great funding opportunity for the Village. If awarded, this
grant will provide up to half of the construction costs. Grant applications are
anticipated to be accepted by IDNR this
spring.
We hope you had a Merry Christmas and
wish you a healthy and prosperous New
Year!
RECYCLE
STICKERS
Help the environment and future generations by recycling. Recycling stickers are
available at Village Hall, Manteno Public
Library, Centrue Bank, HomeStar Bank
and Municipal Bank.
Need a recycling bin? Call the Village Hall
at 815-929-4800 and we will have one
delivered to your home.
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GENERAL
Village Board meetings are held at the Leo Hassett Community
Center on the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Meetings are broadcast live on cable Channel 4.
Mayor……………...Tim Nugent
Special meetings and standing committee meetings are scheduled
monthly, and are posted on the village web site calendar. The public is invited to all meetings.
INFORMATION
Village Clerk………Alisa Blanchette
Village Trustees….Tim Boyce
Todd Crockett
Diane Dole
Joel Gesky
Sam Martin
Wendell Phillips
Village Administrator……Bernie Thompson
VILLAGE NUMBERS
Administration Office
98 E. Third St.
Manteno, IL. 60950
815-929-4800
www.villageofmanteno.com
Village Hall
815-929-4800
Police
815-929-4801
Fire Dept.
815-468-6619
Building Dept.
815-929-4803
Public Works
V.H. Fax
815-929-4802
815-468-8240
866-269-2906
Aqua IL
Electronic Sign Postings
Need to advertise your organization’s event? We welcome
request for; community events, fundraising, congratulations,
meetings and for business’s -Welcome to the Community.
Your events can run 7-14 days. Go to villageofmanteno.com
Sewer & Aqua Payments
Drop box 24 / 7 - located at 98 E. Third Street.
Drive-up lane on west side of building, silver drop slot on
wall of building, just past the windows.
EDITING & DESIGN
Kathy Spiek
EMAIL
kspiek@villageofmanteno.com
We are a drop off center for your Aqua bill. No stamp is
necessary. Payments are picked up daily by Aqua. We
cannot access your Aqua account, so please call
866-269-2906 for questions about your water bill.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
JANUARY
MARCH
Senior Safety Program
Tuesday, January 19
9am-11am
Leo Hassett Center
Self Defense-Relentless Tactical
Senior Safety Program
Tuesday, March 1
9:30am-11:30am
Leo Hassett Center
Rules of the Road
FEBRUARY
President’s Day
Monday, February 15
Village Hall Closed
Senior Safety Program
Tuesday, February 16
9am-11am
Leo Hassett Center
Vision Care for Seniors,
Dr. Emily Fisher
Daylight Savings Time
Sunday, March 13
Senior Safety Program
Tuesday, March 15
9am-11am
Leo Hassett Center
Hearing Loss Signs
Easter Egg Hunt !
Saturday, March 19
2pm
Heritage Park
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YOU’LL NEVER CHANGE
YOUR LIFE UNTIL YOU
CHANGE SOMETHING
YOU DO DAILY. THE
SECRET OF YOUR
SUCCESS IS FOUND IN
YOUR DAILY ROUTINE.
- John C. Maxwell
Visit
villageofmanteno.com
for more information.
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Village News
Winter 2016
Legacy Park Ice Rink
Community
ICE RINK
Who says outdoor fun has to
end once the cold weather sets
in? The Manteno Community Ice
Rink offers winter fun for residents of all ages. The full size
rink is located on the north end
of Legacy Park. Public Works
will start the process of freezing
the rink once temperatures hit
and stay at freezing of 32°.
On the south end of the rink are BYOW (bring your own
wood) fire pits for usage. Please use common sense when
maintaining the fire. Port-a-johns on site. Bring your own
skates and follow the rules and times posted.
Ice Skating Hours
Open Skate
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Mon. 10am - 10pm
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Tues. 10am - 2pm, 6pm -10pm
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Wed. 10am -10pm
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Thurs. 10am - 2pm, 6pm -10pm
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Fri.
9am - 2pm, 6pm - 10pm
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Sat.
12pm - 4pm, 6pm - 10pm
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Sun.
12pm - 4pm, 6pm - 10pm
Hockey Ice Time
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Mon. none
Tues. 2pm - 6pm
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Wed. none
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Thurs. 2pm - 6pm
Pets must be leashed.
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Fri.
No unauthorized vehicles are allowed.
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No sleds allowed on the ice.
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Alcohol is prohibited.
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No glass bottles
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Note: If there are no Hockey players on the ice, Open
Skate is allowed. Please observe NO SKATE posting if the
ice is not completely frozen.
10pm - midnight
Sat.
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9am - 12p,. 4pm - 6pm,
10pm - midnight
Sun.
Mother nature lent us a hand already! With last weeks rain, then a drop in
temperature, the ice rink came about naturally. A group of junior high boys
took to the ice to start the hockey season in Manteno. Could there be
some future Blackhawks amongst us? Enjoy the ice !
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2pm - 6pm,
9am - 12pm,
4pm - 6pm
Village News
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EVER CHANGING CODES AND ORDINANCES
Chris LaRocque, Director of Building & Zoning
When construction and permits slow
through the winter, it provides us with
time to review our codes and ordinances.
We evaluate which ones might need to be
changed or removed to better serve our
residents. Some of these changes come to
light through the normal process of issuing permits, some become evident when
variance applications are submitted, and
others are due to various changes in our
everyday world.
Recently several ordinances were altered
to correct some specific issues. A conflict
was discovered that had two different
distances allowed for the location of a
driveway in the residential zoning district.
After several discussions at our committee meetings, it was decided that the
5’ distance was most favorable and practical for our residents. Another dealt with a
distance restriction for commercial entrances and a street intersection. Again
the issue was discussed and decided that
each location should be evaluated on its
own merit by the Chief of Police and the
Village Engineer to make sure if a lesser
distance was allowed it would not create
safety or congestion issues.
Sometimes technology plays a role in
needed changes to our codes and ordinances. One recent change came about
when we realized that part of our sign
ordinance no longer applied due to
changes in the ability of electronic signs
to show moving images. That part of the
ordinance was changed to match current
technology. Another example of a change
due to technological improvements was
the ordinance requiring street lights be
installed with LED lights in new developments. In addition to the longevity of the
bulbs, LED’s will also provide the village
with significant electric savings.
Building codes also continue to evolve, as
materials and processes change over
time. Sometimes a simple amendment to
the codes is adequate to keep up with the
changes. We are currently evaluating the
2015 version of the codes to see if there
are ample changes relevant to the village
to warrant making this change. The process takes a significant amount of time as
there are seven code books to go
through.
Both ordinances and building codes are
“living” documents. By that, we mean
that they are always changing to stay
relevant. As you can see by the examples
above, as a village we are continually reviewing what works and what doesn’t for
our residents. No matter what the changes are the goal remains the same, to keep
our village attractive and our residents
safe.
Building & Impact Fees Partially Reinstated
As 2016 begins, building and impact fees
will be partially reinstated per ordinance
15-19. At only 25% of the full amount due
for the 2016 year, the fees are still a bargain. Other local communities have required their fees throughout this economic downturn, not providing builders
with any break at all. Manteno’s mayor
and village board recognized that some
relief from those fees would help spark
new home construction and a review of
the numbers supports the success of the
policy. In 2013 we had nine new home
permits. That number has increased
steadily each year to twenty-one in 2015.
If you’re considering building a new home
in Manteno, 2016 is still a great year to
do it!
SENIOR SAFETY PROGRAM 2016
Sgt. William Cushman
The Manteno Police Department offers programs that educate senior citizens on fall prevention, identity theft, driving and more. Coffee
and donuts are served so join us at the Leo Hassett Center from 9:00-11:00am
Meeting Dates
 Tues., Jan.19
 Tues., Feb. 16
 Tues., Mar. 1
 Tues., Mar. 15
 Mon., April 11
 Tues., Apr. 19th
 Tues., May 17th
 Tues., June 21st
 Tues., Jul. 19th
 Tues., Aug. 16th
Subject
Self Defense
Vision Care
Rules of the Road
Hearing Loss
Defensive Driving (8:30-4:30)
Self Defense
Fire Station Tour
Memory Care
First Aid/Prescriptions
Operation Life Saver
Meeting Dates
 Tues., Sept. 20
 Mon., Oct. 10
Subject
Rules of the Road
Defensive Driving (8:30-
4:30)
 Tues., Oct. 18th Stroke & Cardiac Care
 Tues., Nov. 15th Fire Prevention
 December
No Safety Class
Annual Senior Picnic - Sat., July 9th, 10-2pm at
Legion Park and the Leo Hassett Center. More
details as the date approaches.
Special Oktoberfest Event– Senior Street
Dance at the American Legion, Sept. 22, 2016.
If you have questions about the program,
please call Sargent Cushman at 815-929-4815.
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Community News
Winter 2016
Manteno Public Library Program Highlights
by Jennifer Regan, Youth Services Coordinator
for both parent and baby; ages 0 -24
months old. Babies and their caregivers will share rhymes, songs and
books. The program is held every
Thursday at 10:45 am.
Teen Club
The Teen Scene Book Club meets
once a month on a Thursday evening
from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. Join us for food,
fun and books! The Teen Club will
meet on the following dates: January
21st, February 25th, and March 17th.
Be sure to bring a friend!
Youth Programs
Our Preschool Programs will resume
the week of January 11, 2016. Come
and play with us!
Preschool Programs
Little Wigglers, for 2 – 5 year olds is
held weekly on Tuesdays at 10:45 am
and lasts approximately 30 minutes.
This music and movement program
will provide a great opportunity for
kids to move, play and listen to music
while developing readiness skills and
improving motor skills. Parents are
required to stay with their children.
Kinder Klub Story Time for 3 – 5 year
olds, is held on Monday evenings at
6:00 pm and Wednesday mornings at
10:45 am. We are offering two different times to accommodate parents’
schedules. This storytime program
meets weekly and offers stories,
crafts, and fun activities to prepare
your child for Kindergarten. Parents
are required to stay with their children.
Baby Tots is an interactive program
Friends of the Manteno Public Library Present: Bridging the G.A.P
The Friends invite 7th and 8th grade
girls to join us for an evening of action
-packed FUN!!! The event is $10 per
person and will be led by local high
school girls on Friday, January 22,
2016 from 8:00 p.m.-Midnight at the
Manteno Public Library. The program will focus on building healthy
relationships, leadership, and selfesteem. Pizza and snacks will be provided. Registration is required. Registration forms are available at the library and completed forms can be
dropped off or mailed to the Manteno
Public Library, 10 S. Walnut St., Manteno. Registration deadline is January 15, 2016. For more information
contact Jamie Lockwood at 815-4683323.
Take Your Child to the Library Day
Join us on Friday, February 5, 2016,
from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm when we
invite families with children of all ages
to visit the library and discover the
wonders of having a library card. Join
us for crafts, storytimes, snacks, and
fun with our early literacy station, Tot
Spot. Come and see what the library
has to offer! Call the library at 815468-3323 to reserve your spot begin5
ning Friday, January 22, 2016.
Mommy & Me Valentine Tea
Join us as we celebrate mothers and
daughters on Saturday, February 13th
from 10:30 – 11:30 am and 12:00 –
1:00 pm. We will listen to stories,
craft a special memento of the day,
and enjoy delicious treats. Take a
break and spend some time with your
daughter at the “Valentine Tea for
Mommy & Me!” This program is for
Moms and their daughters in Preschool – Third Grade. Registration for
this program will begin on Friday, January 29th
Easter Egg Hunt Story Time
Hop on in and join us for treats and
fun at our annual Easter Egg Hunt Storytime! Children ages 2 through 3rd
grade are invited to join us for stories,
craft and an Easter Egg Hunt at the
library. The following dates will be
available: Monday, March 21st at
6:00 pm, Tuesday, March 22nd at
10:45, and Wednesday, March 23rd at
6:00 pm. Registration for this event
will begin on Friday, March 4th.
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WINTER WEATHER EDITION
You have asked and we are answering!
Here are a few of the most frequently asked questions and answers…
Q.
Why does it seem that my cul-de-sac, or court is always the last to be plowed?
A: All municipalities - due to limited resources - priorities how they implement snow
removal activities. During moderate to heavy snow falls, we engage snow removal on a
wide scale with most resources geared at opening main roads as a priority. It is imperative
to clear main roads first to provide mobility and access for police, fire and ambulatory activities.
Public safety is our first concern fro residents during snow events.
Q.
Why is snow being stacked on my parkway?
A: The recent snow seasons have provided record low temperatures lasting for weeks
And even months. Snow continues to fall without an opportunity to melt. Additional
snow falls create a situation where snow is constantly removed from the roadway and
stacked, but does not melt. Unfortunately parkway storage is the only efficient method
for clearing snow.
Q.
Why do the plows come after I’ve already cleared my driveway? Why can’t it be
done all at once?
A: The Village of Manteno has more than 36 lane-miles of roadway to clear during
a snow event. Many factors must be taken into consideration when determining timing
for snow removal: type of storm, amount of snow produced and number of plows
dispatched. In some cases, residents see that their streets are cleared before residents
have the opportunity to clean their driveways. In other cases, residents will clean their
driveways and the snow plows will arrive to clear snow from the entire road way. By
design, a line of snow will more than likely be deposited along the driveway. This snow
is commonly called wind-row as it is the snow that escapes the plow during removal. It
may take a plow truck two or three passes to clear snow from the streets, increasing the
likelihood of snow being deposited in front of driveways.
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SNOW TIPS
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Jim Hanley, Superintendent Public Works
Please be patient. Every storm event is different and the variables are nearly impossible to anticipate.
Streets may have to be plowed several times depending on the snowfall.
Village ordinances prohibit parking on posted streets after a 2 inch snow fall. These are typically posted
due to the width of the street or the need for traffic and EMS accessibility. Please keep the vehicles off of these
roads during and after an event until the snow has been completely removed.
The Village recommends odd and even parking. On odd days, 1 st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th,…. that it is sowing or forecasts indicate that it will snow, park on the side of the street that has odd house numbers. Once the snow has
been completely removed from your side of the street, move your vehicle to the other side of the street to allow for
cleaning the odd side. On even days, 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th,…. park on the side of the street that has even house numbers. Once the snow has been completely removed from your side of the street, move your vehicle to the other
side of the street to allow for cleaning the even side. Please do not park in cul-de-sacs at all if possible.
If at all possible, please do not clear your driveway at the curb line until we have plowed the street from
curb to curb. We do not try to, or even want to put snow back in your driveway, but with a driveway at every home,
it is physically impossible to not put it into everyone’s driveway.
When clearing your driveway, residents should push or blow the snow to the side of the driveway and
NEVER INTO THE STREET. While the plow will come along and take it away, it will simply be deposited in
your neighbor’s driveway.
On garbage day, please keep your trash receptacles out of the road way. The garbage trucks have an extended reach and can access beyond the curb line. If we have to go around your trash containers leaving snow
behind, it will likely end up in your driveway later.
If your home is located on a curve, stakes that extend above the snow depth can help drivers identify exactly where the curb line is located. The typical plow truck with a full load of salt can weigh in as much as 34,000
pounds and is about as sensitive to the touch as a freight train. In heavy snows, the driver has to feel where the
plow meets the curb and ride within that narrow margin of error. Occasionally around curves, the plow can skip
over the curb and plow off grass as easily as it can snow. Identifying the curb line can help your driver and prevent
grass replacement in the spring.
Weak posts and mailbox arms are frequent casualties of heavy wet snow and are rarely hit by the plow truck. Mailboxes should be kept in good condition, not leaning into the street, and placed according to the guidelines set forth
by the United States Postal Service. The Village is not responsible for damaged mailboxes.
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If the fire hydrant in your yard or parkway becomes buried, you can help by shoveling a path from the
roadway to the hydrant and then around it for Fire Department’s easy access
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Communicate with your Public Works Department. To report a pothole from the plowing process or for
other questions or concerns, please use the “Contact Us” link by accessing the Village Web Site
villageofmanteno.com or calling 815-929-4822. We will be happy to work with you to answer any questions or concerns that you have.
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The Lighting of Main Street and Santa Claus
Downtown Manteno was a beautiful sight to see on Friday,
December 4th! Mayor Tim Nugent kicked off the holiday
season with the Lighting of Main Street. Lights twinkled
throughout downtown and on our community buildings as
we celebrated the holidays.
Everywhere you turned there was magic- children bundled up
with hot chocolate, dancers braving the cold to entertain the
audience, our MHS musicians providing the holiday songs we
know so well, and parents able to provide their children this
experience in the comfort of our hometown.
Thank you to our Santa Sponsors Country Financial representative Tom Klonowski, Durbin’s, Phantom Harley-Davidson, The
Country Herald Market & Review and The Manteno News. Our
Elf Sponsors were Anthony’s, Beverly Environmental, La Cabana
Mexican Restaurant and Straughn Farm.
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Village of Manteno
For more photos and
video of this event.
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Three Manteno Elementary students competed in a schoolwide coloring contest and were selected for the honor of
‘flipping the switch’ to light up downtown. Contest winners
were Emily Young, Lillyonna Quaintance and Darion Johnson.
Santa made an appearance to Manteno just in time for the
lighting of the tree, riding in style by fire truck!
From Santa in his house, to horse and carriage rides and assistance from our Manteno American Legion Post 755, to live performances from Dance Alive! Dance Studio Christmas Company, MHS Madrigals and MHS Holiday Ensemble-there was certainly something for everyone!
Inside the Leo Hassett Community Center, the Manteno PTO
showcased their ‘Trees Around the District’, raising over $2,500
for the organization. Manteno Public Library provided coloring
activities and crafts throughout the evening. All event photos
by Broderick Photography.
Our MHS musicians provided the holiday songs we
know so well. We had over 20 volunteers from MHS
service organization ‘Manteno Interact Club’ -working
with director Jenny O’Reilly. Local Girl Scout Troops
were busy making ornaments for the Community
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HOLIDAY
BUSINESS WALK
Downtown Manteno hosted its 2nd Annual Holiday Business
Walk on Friday, December 4th that included 18 of our area
merchants. Guests of the event were offered a ‘Santa’s List’
that directed them to each business and included a holiday
treat at each stop. Completed lists were returned to the Leo
Hassett Community Center for a chance to win our grand
prize!
Thank you for supporting our local businesses and to our
many participants in the event!
Cookies at Cakes & Pastries by Jorie were just one of the
treats on Santa’s List at this year’s Holiday Business Walk.
Photo by Broderick Photography
Downtown Manteno
HOLIDAY WINDOW
Decorating Contest
Downtown Manteno is glistening with the holiday spirit
thanks to so many of our local businesses! 20 businesses participated in this year’s decorating contest for the title of best
dressed storefront.
Sheers Salon took 1st Place with over 300 votes in a four day
vote-off at facebook.com/VillageofManteno.
Congratulations to Stacy and everyone at Sheers for a beautiful addition to downtown Manteno!
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
HOLIDAY PARTY
Newly opened restaurant and bar, Durbin’s, was host to this
year’s Chamber of Commerce Holiday Party! 85 members and
guests were in attendance for the event. Guests enjoyed the live
entertainment of Lupe Carroll and silent auction with more than
20 items. Half of all proceeds from the event will be donated to a
local charity and are made possible through the generous support
of our members. The event was a great way to celebrate 2015!
Thank you Tom and everyone at Durbin’s for a beautiful evening!
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Celebrating the holidays are Chamber Members (L to R) Durbin’s owner, Tom McAuliffe, Chamber Executive Director
Staci Wilken, Director Jodi Gill, Director Tom Klonowski and
guest, and Ambassador Louise Wanner.
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20th ANNIVERSARY & RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY FOR
DANCE ALIVE! DANCE STUDIO
Staci Wilken, Event Coordinator
Members of the Manteno Chamber of
Commerce celebrated the 20th Anniversary of Dance Alive! Dance Studio on
Monday, November 9th. Owner Neala
Dunn has over 350 students enrolled at
the studio and this fall completed a
remodel project providing an additional 1,250 sq. feet to the now 5,000 sq.
ft. facility. Dunn explained that Dance
Alive! Dance Studio has outgrown two
other studios in town and is happy to
continue to be able to call Manteno
home.
The studio hosts classes for the beginner through the advanced dancer and
now offers Irish Dance for boys and
girls ages 3 to adult. Also available at
the facility is Sensei Steve’s Karate Center offering classes for ages 4 to adult.
For more information on Dance Alive!
Dance Studio, please visit them online
at www.dancealivedancestudio.com or
on Facebook at www.facebook.com/
Dance-Alive-Dance-Studio.
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of
Dance Alive! Dance Studio are Manteno Chamber of Commerce directors Brian Stauffenberg, Matthew
Glenn, Andy Pallissard, Tom
Klonowski, owner Neala Dunn, Village of Manteno Mayor Timothy
Nugent, directors Paul Russert, Jamie Lockwood, Jodi Gill and President Jacob Carlile. Also present at
the event are member Paul Jedlicka
and several students of the studio.
Top photo: Chamber Pres. Jacob
Carlile congratulating owner Neala
Dunn.
CO-OP ADVERTISING PARTNERS
Staci Wilken, Event Coordinator
Have you heard us on
the radio!? The Manteno Chamber of
Commerce member
development committee has been busy finding ways to
give back to our members. In 2015 we were able to offer
six radio spots to our members! Thank you for being a
part of the effort to keep business local!
•#shopmanteno
•Docs Drugs of Manteno
• Dura-Tech Enterprises Inc.
• Fisher-Gentry Eye Care
• Plochman, Inc.
• Stampede Saloon
• Speckman Realty Broker, Sherri Crawford-Willis
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Are you a local business—big, small, out of your home or
on the road?! Contact Staci today to discuss how the
Manteno Chamber of Commerce can be an asset to your
2016 game plan and to take advantage of our new member promotion!
‘According to a research study by The Shapiro Group,
Inc. and Market Street Services, when consumers know
that a small business is a member of their local chamber
of commerce, they are 44 percent more likely to think
favorably of it and 63 percent more likely to purchase
goods or services from the company in the future’.
(www.americanbusinessmag.com)
www.mantenochamber.com
www.facebook.com/MantenoChamber 815-468-6226
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Community & School Events
Special Olympics Individual Basketball Skills
District Competition at MHS – 1/16/16
(9:30-1:30)
Best Buddies Community Day - 1/19/16
Winter Dance – 1/30/16
Show Choir Main Event – 2/12-13/16
Winter Band Concert – 2/16/16
National FFA Week – 2/22-27/16
I-8 Band Festival at Streator – 2/29/16
Manteno Chorale Collage – 3/10/16
Manteno Festival of Bands – 3/17/16
Visit
manteno5.org
for more details
Manteno Industrial Alliance
MHS Baseball
Youth Hitting Camp
LUNCH & LEARN
Staci Wilken, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
Where: MHS Back Gym
When: February 20 & February 27
Who: Current 1st-8th Graders
(1st-4th 9:00-10:30am 5th-8th 11:30am-1:00pm)
Cost: $20/session, $40 total for both days. Checks
payable to MHS Baseball and address to Andrew
Zurales, Manteno High School,
443 N Maple, Manteno IL, 60950.
Questions?-Contact Head Coach Andrew Zurales:
BOXTOPSFOR
EDUCAT I ON
Collecting box tops benefits all of the district libraries. The next big event
deadline for box tops is
the end of February. Drop
off your tops in any school
office.
The Manteno Chamber
of Commerce introduced
a new committee to its
membership as well as
numerous industrial
businesses. The Manteno Industrial Alliance
targets local industries
and offers an opportunity to learn the latest on all industry
related information and the impact of area projects on the
Manteno community. Dr. Michael Boyd, Vice President of Instruction & Student Success at
KCC, discussed options for business to participate in a variety
of training opportunities. The
Lunch & Learn was a great opportunity for networking, discussion and Q&A for our Manteno-based industries.
Event partners Kankakee Community College, Village of Manteno and the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County anticipate
holding the event quarterly.
Additional info at www.mantenochamber.com.
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NEW VILLAGE WEB SITE
It’s time to freshen our look and purpose! We have created a new web site to better service our community. New features include
a slide show and video montage, highlighting our village assets and events. Functional modifications will assist our visitors in acquiring pertinent information about daily life, services and offerings of our great little town. We are consistently working towards
improving the presentation of our community to show what a great place Manteno is to call home.
Our new web site is scheduled to go live January 12th. Anyone visiting the old address (manteno.govoffice.com) will be automatically redirected to the new site: www.villageofmanteno.com
Your Opinion Counts !
Let us know your thoughts, concerns, or suggestions on ways to improve our village. Or tell us about acts of people
who deserve special recognition. The Village will review all submissions for appropriate response and action.
Dear Village Board, ______________________________________________________________________________
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Name, Address & Phone (optional) _________________________________________________________________
Drop the completed form off at the Village Hall drop box on west side of building or mail to:
Village of Manteno-Opinion Counts, 98 E. Third St., Manteno, IL. 60950
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