By Peggy Zabicki
Your correspondent in West Lawn
3633 W. 60th Place • (773) 504-9327
Here’s some good news. I was driving east on 63rd Street on June 7 and saw that work is being done under the viaduct at Central Park Avenue.
There was scaffolding and tarps and other equipment. It looks like serious repairs are being done and not just some paint being brushed on over peeling paint, which was the case the last time work was done there.
I’ve noticed an increase in police car presence under the viaducts, which has resulted in less graffiti. Thank you to our guys and gals in blue.
The next CAPS meeting for Beat 823 will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 21. As of this writing, the meeting will be held at the 8th District Police Station at 3420 W. 63rd St. CAPS meetings give residents a chance to share neighborhood issues and problems with the police, and also give us a chance to thank them for all they do. Call the 8th District Community Policing Department at 312-747-8724 with any questions you have.
The Astrrongu Southwest Youth Council, 3919 W. 63rd St., now has a summer camp currently in session until August. The camp, for youth ages 11 through 17 years old, has sports, arts and crafts, and games. They are open from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are served as well. Call them at 773-424-5394.
The Richard Henry Lee Elementary School at 6448 S. Tripp Ave. is now hiring full- and part-time educators for their middle school math, writing, special education, and physical education programs. Lee School is a student-centered learning environment. If you are interested in employment, mail a copy of your resume to laepstein@cpu.edu
The Calvary Lutheran Church Senior Club, 6149 S. Kenneth Ave., will be having their end of the season picnic get together at noon Tuesday, June 20. If you would like to join this lively group of seniors, just bring money for lunch and for bingo. Call Elaine at 773-424-3031 for more information and to let her know you are coming.
Hubby and I went out for brunch a few days ago. We went to our usual spot at Top View Restaurant at 4715 W. 63rd St. They have a new, updated menu with a fresh focus on breakfast and lunch offerings.
I was very happy with my poached eggs over spinach and English muffins. Hubby got eggs, meat and pancakes and hash browns, which were cooked to order, just the way he likes them. Great coffee, too! Our server was super friendly as is the whole staff at Top View. Hours are 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
I’m grateful for all of the kind readers of my column and for the lovely weather we’ve been having.