Thursday, April 11, 2013
Senne, 45, a father of two, beat out five other contestants nominated for the honor.
Woodridge resident Tom Senne was named the Woodridge Park District's 2012 Coach of the Year in March, over five other nominated coaches, an honor that the 45-year-old basketball and softball coach and father of two is relishing, the Suburban Life reports. "It really is a nice honor for me," Senne told the paper. "I have been doing this for quite awhile now, and I have seen other coaches who have won the same award. And it really is a bigger deal than I thought it would be." According to the paper, the Coach of the Year honorific began a few years ago to recognize coaches to go above and beyond just "teach[ing] the X's and O's of the game;" Senne, who grew up loving sports, decided to continue coaching even when his daughters aged out of …
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Read Fred Hohnke's candidate bio and questionnaire responses.
What is the primary reason you are running for this office? I am running again in order to continue to provide the residents of the district with the quality facilites, parks, and progams, that they expect at the lowest possible cost. What will be your single most important priority if you get elected? The highest priorty of the Park District at this time is the financing and construction of the Athletic Recreation Center (ARC) in the Janes avenue location that will improve that area of the community and provide much needed programing space for our residents. If your race is contested, what sets you apart from the other candidates? Although this seat is uncontested I believe my 24 years of experience on the Park Board uniquely qualifies …
Two incumbents are running uncontested for the Park District Board.
Board President Fred Hohnke and commissioner Brian P. Coleman have filed for re-election and are running uncontested. Hohnke has been on the board since 1989, and Coleman since 1998. Early voting begins March 25. Election Day is April 9. Learn more about the Park District board. Join Patch! Create a free user account and join the discussion about the future of Woodridge. You'll be subscribed to the free daily newsletter and breaking news alerts.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
After months of failed negotiations, the Village of Woodridge is moving forward to acquire the shopping center, a spot for the Athletic Recreation Center development.
The Woodridge Village Board approved and ordinance last week to take eminent domain action to acquire the Janes Plaza Shopping Center. According to a village news release, the village and the property owners couldn't come an agreement after "lengthy negotiations." During the summer of 2012 Woodridge amended its Janes Avenue Tax Increment Financing District plan. The change went into effect after several months of Village Board consideration and public input. The change allowed for TIF dollars to be used to purchase property and contribute toward the development of an Athletic Recreation Center to be built and financed by the Woodridge Park District. In November, the Woodridge Village Board authorized staff to negotiate the purchase of …
Monday, February 11, 2013
The Woodridge Park District is asking for nominations for coach of the year. All nominees will be recognized.
A youth sports coach can have a special impact on a child, and the Woodridge Park District wants to recognize the best local coaches. "Coaching youth sports is more than just teaching the X’s and the O’s," A Park District news release stated. "Good sportsmanship, a positive attitude and self-discipline are expected by parents and nowadays expectations couldn’t be higher." The Park District wants to recognize the efforts of the volunteer coaches, and nominations are being accepted for any coach who participated during the 2012 calendar year. Read about past winners This coach should have demonstrated at minimum the following qualities: Good sportsmanship: Are players encouraged to be respectful of opponents? Does the coach place the well-…
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
The Woodridge Park District will be conducting controlled burns at about 14 parks between Feb. 6 and May 31. Find out where the burns will be and what the reasoning is.
The Woodridge Park District will be conducting prescribed burns in numerous parks this spring, according to an announcement on the district's website. The burns will take place between Feb. 6 and May 31, when weather conditions are suitable. Prescribed burns are part of a natural areas management process and will be conducted by trained Park District staff. All burns are supervised by an Illinois Certified Prescribed Burn Manager. Controlled burns are a management technique used for improving site conditions for high quality native plants while reducing invasive weeds. During the prescribed burn, smoke conditions will occur, but shall be kept to a minimum. Should any of your family members have health situations that may be affected or …
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Park district officials say Village Greens of Woodridge is self-sustaining and doesn’t require “a dime of taxpayer money.”
Woodridge Park District officials gave a detailed presentation to the village board Thursday night on the district’s five-year strategic plan, which assesses the future viability of Village Greens of Woodridge golf course. The 115 acre, 18-hole golf course at 1575 W. 75th St. was purchased through referendum in 1972 to provide outdoor recreation, open space and flood control facilities for the Village of Woodridge. The golf course is managed by the Woodridge Park District through an intergovernmental agreement that has been in place since 1997. With an eye toward drafting a long-term agreement between the village and park district, in August, village staff recommended the evaluation of land-use options and potential financial investment …
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Village and park district officials are scheduled to discuss a five-year plan and intergovernmental lease agreement for Village Greens of Woodridge golf course during the village board meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Woodridge Park District officials will present a five-year strategic plan to the village board Thursday, assessing the future viability of Village Greens of Woodridge golf course. The presentation will preface the finalization of a long-term lease agreement between the two governmental bodies. The agreement would permit continued management of the golf course by Woodridge Park District. The Woodridge Village Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Werch Board Room at Village Hall, located at 5 Plaza Drive. According to the park district, the five-year strategic plan being presented to the village board Thursday night is the result of efforts by park district staff to “facilitate a clear vision for the highest and best use of our …
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Taxes toward the park district increased slightly to cover inflationary increases and financial commitments, officials said.
Woodridge residents can expect to pay approximately $10 more in tax bills towards the Woodridge Park District next fiscal year with the board approving the 2012 Tax Levy Ordinance on Tuesday night. The total amount of property taxes requested in the 2012 Tax Levy Ordinance is $6,216,538—a 4.389 percent increase from last year’s levy of $5,917,028. Officials say the money is necessary to fund inflationary increases, as well as financial commitments such as: the land acquisition purchase of the School District #99 property, capital projects in accordance with federally mandated American with Disabilities Act compliance, state mandated contributions, and planned capital replacement and capital development programs. For more information on …
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
The Park District will purchase equipment and provide incentives for healthy after-school programs that could impact 150 children.
The Woodridge Park District received a mini-grant of $3,400 from FORWARD (Fighting Obesity to Reach healthy Weight Among Residents of DuPage) to reduce the obesity trend in DuPage County. The funds, awarded this month, will be used to purchase equipment and provide incentives for a new after-school healthy living program for the Kidz Squad. The estimated impact is 150 children. Funding for the grants was provided by Action for Healthy Kids, Cadence Health System, the DCHD and Edward Hospital. FORWARD awarded 19 mini-grants totaling $65,000 to groups that have identified strategies to create healthier environments within their communities to bring about a reversal of childhood obesity in DuPage County. Through a broad-based network of …
Sheri Daun-Bedford
11:26 am on Friday, April 12, 2013
Congratulations Tom! What a nice honor. more ›