Construction will soon begin for the extension of a multi-use path along the Cal-Sag Canal in Worth.
D. Construction was awarded the contract as the lowest bidder to do the work. Village Clerk Bonnie Price said during the Worth Village Board meeting on March 18 that D. Construction will do the work for $468,599.19.
“We had to wait to hear from Cook County but they have gotten back to us and they are good with the bid,” Price said.
Price said the work should be completed by the end of summer. The work will connect with Palos Heights, who are assisting in the plans for the project.
The path will extend from the boat launch to Southwest Highway, according to plans for the path, which allow for walkers and joggers to use.
FOP Polar Plunge
Trustee Bill Nilles, who is the chairperson for the public safety committee, said that the police department made 48 arrests last month. He also thanked the police department for their efforts in a successful Worth FOP Polar Plunge at the Marrs-Meyers American Legion Post 991.
The past couple of years the polar plunge has taken place in the parking lot of the post. A four-foot pool is set up near the pavilion and volunteers who also donated to the cause take part jumping or diving in.
“The police department also helped to set this up,” Nilles said. “We had eight or nine plungers who went in and they all said it was cold. But it was for a good cause. We had quite a breakfast, too. That was awesome.”
Nilles said that the plunge raised initially $11,000 over the weekend with more revenue coming in over the next few days. Funds raised from the charitable event go to the Illinois Special Olympics.
Trustee Brad Urban, who was one of the plungers, wanted to also thank members of the public works department for their assistance.
“Public works helped to set everything up and they volunteered to do this during their lunch hour,” Urban said. “They helped us with the 60 mile-an-hour winds. They helped us out a lot.”
Mayor Mary Werner appreciated the efforts from all the volunteers. She also pointed out that residents and staff from the Garden Center Services arrived by bus to take part. The Garden Center Services provides support for individuals with mental and physical disabilities.
The mayor was also appreciative of the Public Works Department the past couple of months.
“It has been an insane winter and there have been a lot of water main breaks,” Werner said in reference to the frigid temperatures in January. “We hope that we are over with this now.”
New business
A new business license was tentatively granted for Asoul Almansaf Inc., 11228 S. Harlem Ave.
Owner Amer Roman said that his business, which was once a hair salon, will be a carry-out restaurant exclusively. The eatery will not allow dining inside, Roman said.
Werner informed Roman that the North Palos Fire Protection District has requested some modifications before the carry-out restaurant opens. Roman said he will take care of those requests.
Demand for fish
Trustee Laura Packwood, who serves as the chair for the golf committee, said the fish frys that take place every Friday at the Water’s Edge Bar and Grill through April 3 have been a huge success.
“The fish frys are doing very well, even with the weather,” Packwood said. “The food is outstanding. They are taking it to a higher level.”
Upcoming events
The mayor also mentioned that the 69th Annual “All-You-Can-Eat” Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale will be held from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 11, at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11007 S. 76th Ave., Worth. The event is sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 668 and Cub Scout Pack 3668.
The annual American Legion Spring Craft Fair will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at the Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post 991, 11001 S. Depot St. More information can be obtained at americanlegionpost991.org.