An ordinance was approved last week to continue using a burglar alarm system to make the Village of Worth safer.
An agreement with Quality Alarm Systems was approved during the Worth Village Board meeting on Dec. 2 for the alarm lease system and installation. An agreement was originally reached 10 years ago but after a series of continuances, it was necessary to update the information for clarification.
The agreement provides for two, two-year automatic renewal periods. The ordinance is effective immediately.
Honor Doreen Holford
Mayor Mary Werner read a proclamation honoring Doreen Holford, a longtime and revered employee of Neat Repeats, who recently retired after serving the organization for over 25 years.
Holford, a Worth resident, played a major role in getting the Neat Repeats shops off the ground. The resale shops are run by the Crisis Center for the South Suburbia to assist women and families who have been victims of domestic abuse.
The items sold at the Neat Repeats resale shops in Worth and Orland Park provide funding for these victims. An open house was held Friday at the local Neat Repeats in which visitors got to thank Holford personally for all her work and mentoring she provided over the years.
Werner thanked Holford for her commitment and said she would be missed.
New businesses
A business license was given tentative approval for Legacy Fades, 6908 W. 111th St. Owner Abed Almohsen said his business would be a barber shop.
Rabinour Alasmar will be operating the Legend Market, 6856 W. 111th St., a grocery store. The board approved a tentative license.
Owner Majd Abd Rabbou was given tentative approval to open Sah El Nom, 7103 W. 111th St., Unit G and H. The new business will serve as a restaurant and a retail shop.
Holiday events
Donations are being accepted for the Toys for Worth Tots. Donations of new, unwrapped toys, school supplies and backpacks for children from infant to 16 years old will be distributed during the annual baskets event this month.
The items can be dropped before Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post 991, 11001 S. Depot St.
The Marrs-Meyer American Legion Auxiliary Unit hosts the annual event.
“Breakfast With Santa” will be held in three sessions on Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Edge Bar and Grill Clubhouse at the Water’s Edge Golf Course, 7205 W. 115th St. Reservations are required and will be offered at either 9 a.m., 11 a.m., or 1 p.m.
Tickets are $24.95 for adults and $9.99 for children ages 3 to 12. Children under the age of 3 can eat for free. More information can be obtained by calling 708-671-1032 or social@watersedgegolf.com.
The Chicago Ridge Park District is holding a Commissioners Food Drive through Saturday, Dec. 20, to donate to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. Food boxes can be found at the Chicago Ridge Mall, the Worth Village Hall, 7112 W. 111th St.; Chicago Ridge Frontier Fieldhouse, 9807 S. Sayre Ave.; and the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford Ave.
The annual Christmas Adopt A Sailor Event will once again be held on Christmas Day at the Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post 911, 11001 S. Depot St. Post members and residents will welcome Great Lakes Naval recruits beginning that morning.
The recruits will be arriving on buses and post members and residents are encouraged to line up to greet them. Everyone is encouraged to wave American flags.
They will be greeted from 9 and 9:30 a.m. with doughnuts and coffee. Guests can also have some coffee and doughnuts. They will be served dinner later and guests are also welcome to dine. The recruits will be leaving about 5 p.m.