Celebrating the moment
Summer has arrived even though Mother Nature thinks it is still the Spring rain season. Hopes are high that July and August will prove to be better weather months than June. With the kids out of school and 4th of July arriving, it is time to kick-back and seize the moment. Celebrate life and leisure and explore all that summer has to offer.
Find something for everyone in this guide to Summer in Darien.
News Briefs...
Darien water passes all testsIn 2008, as in years past, your tap water met all USEPA and state drinking water health standards. The full report summarizes the quality of the water with details about where your water comes from,what it contains and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies. The City of Darien is committed to providing you with information because informed customers are our best allies. Get a copy of the report here. Darien educator retiresAfter dedicating the last 41 years to Darien School District 61, Warren "Chip" Johnson will retire. Mr. Johnson has worn many hats during his years of service in Darien from classroom teacher to superintendent of schools. Read about his remarkable career. |
St. John Lutheran Church celebrates 150 yearsThis year is the sesquecentennial of St. John Lutheran Church in Darien. Founded by some the area's first families, the congregation is thriving today with programs for everyone from the very young to seniors. The church is also home to an early learning center that has been part of the community for 40 years. Read about St. John's history and planned celebrations here. Chamber of Commerce celebrates excellenceThe second annual Darien Chamber Excellence Awards ceremony was held and Werk Management was recognized with this year's Business Excellence Award. Find other recipients and meet new Chamber members here. |
A message from the mayor
“The challenge of social justice is to evoke a sense of community that we need to make our nation a better place, just as we make it a safer place.”
Marian Wright Edelman
The summer months in Darien are some of my favorite. All of the hard work planning and budgeting in the winter months reward us with a summer full of capital projects to improve the community, such as the sidewalks being repaired, ditches being improved and the 5.3 miles of road being repaved. All of these items will improve the curb appeal of Darien and help keep our community attractive. Summer also brings many opportunities to get to know your neighbors such as the 4th of July Parade hosted by the Darien Lion’s Club, the Ice Cream Social put on by the Darien Historical Society, the many baseball games coordinated by the Darien Youth Club, and the many block parties made possible by gracious block coordinators. These events bring the community closer and bring a spirit of cooperation among neighbors that makes Darien great.
Included in this edition of Neighbors Magazine is the Consumer Confidence Report on our water system for 2008. We are proud to share with all our businesses and residents that the water quality in Darien is superb and has never been in violation of water quality or analytical testing procedures. The Consumer Confidence Report is very technical in nature (it is required to be this way under a federal law enacted several years ago), but we would be happy to explain it further or answer any questions. Please call 630-353-8105 if you have any questions or any water related concerns we could help you with.
Respectfully,
Kathleen Weaver
Mayor, City of Darien
