On Tuesday, August 4th 2009, the Justice
Police Department sponsored National Night Out at
the Lipinski Center.
This year’s event featured a disc jockey, face
painting, clowns, a balloon sculptor, numerous
inflatables, a petting zoo, caricature artist,
canine demonstration, and a neighborhood barbecue.
Best of all, everything was free! According to
Justice Police Chief Bob Gedville, the event was an
overwhelming success. “I was extremely happy with
the level of attendance. Approximately 300-400
people were on hand for a fun-filled night with
perfect weather,” Chief Gedville said. “I hope
everyone had a pleasant and enjoyable evening, I
know I did! Thanks for attending, and I look forward
to a bigger and better National Night Out in 2010.”
Justice’s
National Night Out was coordinated by members of the
Justice Police Department with assistance from the
Roberts Park Fire Department. The annual event
is designed to strengthen our communities by
encouraging neighborhoods to engage in stronger
relationships with each other and with their local
law enforcement partners. The goal is to heighten
crime-prevention awareness, build support and
participation in local anti-crime programs, and most
importantly, send a message that our neighborhoods
are organized and fighting back. It’s also the
perfect opportunity to get to know your neighbors
even better.
This year's contest brought over
190 art designs from the students from
the District 109 schools; Wilkins and
Brodnicki. Out
of those designs three were picked as the
best and one was chosen to be the 2009
vehicle sticker.
At the board meeting on February 23, 2009
the winning designs were presented and the
awards for the top three were given to the
student artists. Presenting the awards were
Mayor Wasowicz and the Justice Chamber of
Commerce President Orley Betcher who
sponsors the yearly contest. Also in
attendance were District 109 Superintendent
Dr. Jon Nebor and Assist,
Superintendent Dr. Blair Nuccio, Wilkins and
Brodnicki Principals, staff, board members
and student family members.
1st Place and new design for the2009 village vehicle sticker
(pictured above)
was presented to Teresita Tovar from the
Wilkins School. Teresita was presented a
savings
bond of $100 and a plaque.
2ndPlace was presented to Daniel
Garbacz from the Brodnicki School. Daniel
was presented a saving bond of $75 and a
plaque.
3rd Place was presented to Jason
Kowalczyk from the Wilkins School. Jason was
presented a savings bond of $50 and a
plaque.
After the award presentation ceremony, the
students, their families, district faculty,
and all attendees were invited to enjoyed a
cake designed for the occasion, coffee and
refreshments. Mayor Wasowicz and the Village
Board congratulates the students for their
winning designs and wishes to thank all of
the students that entered their designs in
the contest.
