INFORMATION FROM PHIL HASKETT (RET)

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Francis P. "Frank" Horan Army Veteran, Retired C.F.D. beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Aske); loving father of Jeffrey retired C.F.D. (Louise) Horan, Donna (Michael) Schon, Debra (the late Michael) Rymut and Judy (the late Steven) Arrigoni; devoted grandfather of Zach Schon G.H.P.D., Jamie (Nick) Paoletti, Michelle Rymut, Sean Horan, Brian Horan C.F.D. and Christopher Horan. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery with Military Honors. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lawn Funeral home (708) 532-3100.
Complete obituary Joseph M. VandenBranden!

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Joseph M. VandenBranden, age 67, Retired Chicago Police Officer, died Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at his Chicago residence. Beloved son of Erlene, née Dell, and the late Gerard VandenBranden, he was born December 5, 1956, in Evanston. Dear brother of Steven, David (Kristin), and the late Edgar VandenBranden; loving uncle of Sara (David) Constantine, Lynne (Zachary) Chandler, Kaarin VandenBranden, Johanna VandenBranden, Hayley (Shawn) McMann, and Luke (Lauren) VandenBranden; cherished great-uncle of Mae and Jack, James and Davis. Visitation, Monday November 4, 2024, from 3 p.m. until time of St. Jude Prayer Service, 7:30 p.m., at HABEN Funeral Home & Crematory, 8057 Niles Center Rd., Skokie. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources, using the following prompts: Attribute Your Support To - PLACES; Places - MUSKEGON STATE PARK; Programs - PLANTING TREES & PROTECTING NATURE. Funeral info: 847.673.6111 or to leave a condolence message, please go to habenfuneral.com, click on Joseph’s obituary, and post a message under Tributes.

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Northside Retiree Breakfast! Forwarded from Steve Marchfield!

Hello everyone,
Happy Halloween! This Tuesday, 05 November 2024 is election day (vote if you haven't already) and the Northside Retiree Breakfast. It takes place at D'Agostino's 7530 W. Oakton Ave in Niles. Doors open at 0830 hrs. and orders are taken around 0900. Cost is still $15/person, and it includes tax and tip. There is a small up-charge for credit cards. Come and meet up with friends old and new. I hope to see you there.

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08 Nov 24 1400-1630 hours, Veterans Event!

Veterans' event at the Academy on 08 Nov. 24 from 1400-1630 hours. At 1500, we will start a short ceremony for Veterans Day and the USMC Birthday. Said event will be attended by CPD recruits in the Academy (who are Veterans) and other Veterans. Our goal is to have all of our partners be able to showcase their services to recruits (especially Veterans) and Veterans who will be in attendance. We will cater simple food and have a cake cutting ceremony. After this, we'll offer some more time for Q&As with our wellness partners and we will break by 1630 hours.

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Forwarded information from the Chicago Police Marine Corps League:

November 8th CPMCL Birthday/Veterans Ceremony and Wellness Day, CPD Academy 1300 W Jackson, 1500 hours: We are back in the Academy and our wellness partners will be joining us. We'll have Road Home, Stella, EAP, Light the Line, FOP, Police Chaplains, Police Memorial Foundation, PAPA, Emerald Society and more. Our wellness partners will set up at 1400 hours. We will start our ceremony at 1500 hours. We will be celebrating all Veterans, highlighting their service, showing support entities in place, and enjoying great camaraderie. After the ceremony, we will board buses for the VFW at 3200 S. May followed by the American Legion at 1956 W 35th. We will be presenting our two high school scholarships of $5000 each. One scholarship will be for CPD/CPMCL members and the other will be for 1ST. Responders/CPMCL. Applications will be accepted until October 31st. Interested persons, please submit a brief, one page resume detailing the parent(s) service and the applicant’s background. Email applications to our CPMCL email address.

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Forwarded information from the Chicago Police Marine Corps League:

November 9th Saturday 1800 hours, VFW Post 2978/Midwest Anglers Veterans Day celebration and fish fry 3009 N Kedzie Ave. Chicago. Join us for a Veterans Day celebration and fish fry at VFW Post 2978. $15 for a great fish fry and buffet. You won’t be disappointed with the food or camaraderie! Please join us to celebrate Veterans Day and help two great organizations.

From the CPD Daily bulletin 02 Nov. 2024.

ALWAYS REMEMBERED!

Harry J. Gray ............. 1925
Joseph Isola ............. 1935
Andre Van Vegten ... . 2017

DEATH NOTICES.

Passed away 01 November 2024 COLON “GUISO” CALDERON, father of Field Training Officer Marco Calderon assigned to District 014.

RETIREMENT CONGRATULATIONS!

P.O. Rafael F. Ostos 20 Years Medical Services Section!

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OFFICER WELLNESS!

The Professional Counseling Division/ EAP is proud to announce a new therapy group for officers: Art Therapy for Self-Care Group. This group is facilitated by a professional art therapist and uses creative techniques such as drawing, painting, collage, coloring, sculpting, and other forms of creative expression. Art therapy provides a non-verbal way to communicate and process emotions that may be difficult to express verbally, offering a valuable therapeutic outlet. It encourages self-reflection, reduces stress, and promotes emotional exploration, contributing to improved mental health and overall well-being. The act of creating art can be both soothing and empowering, providing officers with a constructive way to cope with the unique challenges they face. No artistic background is required, and all are welcome, regardless of familiarity with art or creative processes. The Self-Care Art Therapy Group will meet on the first Monday of every month, starting on Monday, 04 November 2024, from 1730 to 1930 hours at the Northside EAP office, 5440 N. Cumberland, Ste. 250, 2nd Floor. If you are interested in joining the group, please call 312-742-0226 and ask for Jessica Parks or Erika Berg to be screened for participation. Attached to AMC 314051 is a flyer with the group information and an American Art Therapy Association (AATA) handout titled “What is Art Therapy?”