Roselle Reporter November/December 2010
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Roselle Reporter November/December 2010
The Roselle Reporter In This Issue Village Phone Numbers................ 2 Holiday Hours & Schedules........ 2 Message from the Mayor............. 3 Great Neighbor.............................. 4 Community Briefs.......................... 5 Police Department........................ 6 Public Works Department........... 6 Fire Department............................ 7 Local Business Feature................. 8 Chamber of Commerce................ 8 Welcome New Businesses............ 8 Snow Plow Season Is Coming Soon pg 6 Celebrating the Holidays pg 12 November/December 2010 Local Developers Continue Building in Roselle At a time when major development projects significantly slowed or even ceased in many communities, development and redevelopment projects have continued to thrive in Roselle. And two of the companies doing the developing, Heritage and A New Leaf, are run by secondand third-generation Roselle natives. According to Roselle Community Development Director Patrick Watkins, the Village of Roselle is fortunate to have such good quality developers in town, particularly A New Leaf Development and Heritage Development. “These quality builders are both responsible and believe in constructing for the long-term. This provides for quality development and construction. That is why both builders are still busy with projects during this economic down turn.” Todd Eichholz, president of Heritage Development and Management and Broker/ Owner of Heritage Realty, has over 20 years of experience in the local development market - remarkable due to the fact that he is only 29 years old. Eichholz got his start at age 8, sweeping floors in the development projects owned by his grandfather’s company, Roselle Commerce Development. By age 13, he was sitting in on business meetings run by his grandfather, Edwin Schwarzer, and his first solo deal was negotiating a lease renewal with a company representing Warren Buffet. “I love everything about this business,” Eichholz said, “Our priority is to build developments with a quality that we know will last. I used to ride around town in the car with my grandfather, and he’d point out properties to me ‘I built that.. and that...’ he had such a lasting pride in his work, and that pride continues with Heritage today. I absolutely love Roselle.” The biggest project that Heritage currently has in Roselle is the Cornerstone Plaza on Lake Street just east of Gary Avenue. As an all-in-one company, Heritage developed the site, signed the lease deals, was hired as a general contractor to do many of the build outs, and acts as the property management company. Cornerstone Plaza is home to Brunch Cafe, Jimmy John’s, Lake Street Animal Hospital, Xentrik Beauty Lounge, and others, including the soon-to-be-opened Tilted Kilt. Cornerstone Plaza was designed to be a showpiece for the southwest part of Roselle along the Lake Street corridor. “We wanted to bring this development up to the next level, to make it taller and use more stone than most retail buildings, something that would catch your eye,” Eichholz said. “We saw a need for something more upscale for Roselle, and we built it.” According to Eichholz, one of the best ways for him to see what is physically happening with development projects is to get his hands dirty. That means he is driving the plows and sweeping the job sites. All that, and he makes it a point to be home (in Roselle, of course) for dinner almost every night. “Family is so important - my wife and kids help keep me balanced.” Another high-profile development currently under construction is located on Irving Park Please see Developers, Page 4 News from the Village of Roselle Village Info All numbers area code (630) Emergency............................................ 9-1-1 Village Hall....................................980-2000 Community Development..........980-2000 Fire (Non-Emergency)................ 980-2043 Police (Non-Emergency)............ 980-2025 Public Works..................................671-2360 Mayor’s Office...............................671-2807 Village Clerk.................................. 671-2802 Village Hall Hours Village Hall is open Monday 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Village Hall is closed the second Friday of each month through 2010 for required employee furlough days. Village Board Meetings Village Administrator.................. 671-2808 Village Board meetings are held in the Village Board Room of the Village Hall, 31 S. Prospect Street, at 7:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month. TTY................................................. 980-2026 Committee of the Whole (COW) Village of Roselle 31 S. Prospect Street Roselle, IL 60172 www.roselle.il.us [email protected] Mayor Gayle A. Smolinski Village Clerk Patty Burns Trustees Kory A. Atkinson Barbara Rendall-Hochstadt Andy Maglio Richard Rhode Ron Sass Terrence Wittman Village Administrator Jeffrey D. O’Dell Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Village Board Room of the Village Hall, 31 S. Prospect Street, immediately following the Village Board Meeting on the second and fourth Monday of each month, and additionally as needed. The Roselle Reporter is published by the Village of Roselle as a public information service for residents. Editor: Melissa Brito, Community Relations Coordinator Village Hall & Refuse Collection Holiday Schedules Village Hall will be closed Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The finance counter at Village Hall will be open on Saturday, November 27 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Village Hall will also be closed on Friday, December 24 and Saturday, December 25 for Christmas, and on Friday, December 31 and Saturday, January 1 for the New Year’s holiday. In addition to holiday closures, Village Hall will be closed on Friday, November 12 and Friday, December 10 to accommodate employee furlough days. There will be no changes to Republic Service’s schedule in Roselle this year due to Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s holidays. Refuse and recycling collection will occur on normal service days - November 23 & 24, December 21 & 22, and December 28 & 29. Coffee with the Village Board Do you have questions about what’s happening in the Village of Roselle? Coffee with the Village Board is a great opportunity to meet and talk with the Mayor and Board of Trustees. The Coffee with the Board series is scheduled for the first Saturday of the month. Upcoming Coffee with the Board meetings will be held November 6 and December 4 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at Village Hall. Unlike regular Village Board or Committee of the Whole meetings, this informal session provides residents and business owners an opportunity to discuss issues affecting them and the community. Whether it be an update on the recent Main Street, Irving Park Road, or Lake Street/Gary Avenue redevelopment efforts, or a few questions about the Village’s code enforcement procedures, the Mayor, Trustees, and Village Staff will be prepared to assist you. So come in and enjoy a cup of coffee and chat with your local elected officials. 2 www.roselle.il.us The Roselle Reporter Mayor’s Message As we head into the holiday season, I always like to reflect on the people and things for which I am thankful. Certainly when I look around Roselle, I have many things on my list. I am thankful for local residents who are stepping forward and opening businesses in town. I am writing this on October 12, and by the time you are reading it, there should be three new businesses in our Village. At Gary and Lake, Tilted Kilt is planning an early-November opening. Roselle resident and developer Todd Eichholz is responsible for landing this national chain in his Cornerstone Plaza development. It will be the largest store in the chain, with the ability to seat 365 people indoors and another 209 outdoors on the two patios. The Tilted Kilt will have a private room and patio for business meetings and other celebrations. Resident Jeff Castrovillari is bringing us a boutique grocery store at Plum Grove and Nerge called JC’s Market and Café. Designed at a price point below Jewel and Dominick’s, JC’s will have regular groceries, as well as organic and gluten-free foods and natural cleaning supplies. Each day features a different nationality of prepared foods to pick up and take back to work or home—or eat in the café area of the store. The store opened on October 22. On Main Street, the owners of Impecca present us with Vida—a Latin-fusion dining experience! John Gianforte (a Roselle resident) and Frank Skaja will open Vida adjacent to Morning Glory Café on November 1. Two years ago, the Village Board asked John, who we were welcoming into town with his restaurant supply business, if he knew of any of his customers who wanted to open a restaurant in our town. He didn’t, so he decided to fulfill that need himself. He partnered with Frank and the rest is Roselle history! Opening a small business is risky in the best of economic climates, so these new business owners represent a real commitment to our Village. I am challenging all residents who have been complaining about a lack of places to go to please support these efforts—and more than just once. Every endeavor has growing pains. Take the time to tell the owners what you liked and what could be improved and then go back again and again. Unique successful businesses in other towns didn’t open up exactly as they are now. They had the loyal backing of the community, and with constructive feedback, evolved into what they are today. We need to give our new businesses the same chance! I am thankful for the group of Roselle businesses and residents who put the time and effort into a Facebook page for our Town Center. Please check out the page online at www.facebook.com/RoselleTownCenter to find out what is happening in downtown! I am thankful we had money in the TIF district fund to purchase an ice skating rink for our Civic Plaza (what was the empty parking lot at Prospect and Main). This synthetic skating surface doesn’t rely on water or freezing outdoor temperatures, so we can keep it up for a number of months. The 45X45’ surface should accommodate 30-35 skaters, and we hope it will provide many hours of enjoyment for our residents. Look for it around December 1. I am thankful for the indoor recreational activities we have in town. Whether they are through the park districts or private businesses (Coachlite Roller Rink, Brunswick Zone bowling alley or Strike Ten Lanes bowling alley), you shouldn’t be bored over the winter months. Every year I am grateful for all of our volunteers on our Boards and Commissions who give their time to help Roselle be a better place to live. Besides the members who look at all new development and variations on existing pieces of property, we have volunteers who put on our Rose Parade and carnival, Taste of Roselle, Main Street Market, and Cruise Nights. Our Emergency Management Agency, Explorer troops and Volunteers in Policing provide us extra eyes and ears at these events, so they run smoothly. Additionally, hundreds of residents serve on PTO’s and PTA’s, the RMSBO, Racers Swim team, and as Scout leaders and band parents. We live well in Roselle, and it is due to each and every one of you who contribute! Thank you. Lastly, I have deep gratitude to my family, who has always and still continues to support me—with a special thanks to my grandson, Ryan. In a recent conversation about people of different ages, he concluded most grandparents are old but said, “Don’t worry, Oma, you are just ‘middle’.” It doesn’t get better than that! Happy Thanksgiving! Speak Out! “Speak Out” provides a way in which YOU can communicate with the Village of Roselle elected officials and administration. Your advice, suggestions, questions and opinions are appreciated and will receive a response. If you need more space, please attach a separate sheet. Name:____________________________________________________________________________ As a citizen of the Village of Roselle, it is my opinion that: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date:_________________________________ Address:_ _______________________________________________________Phone:___________________________ Mail to: “Speak Out” Village of Roselle, 31 South Prospect, Roselle, IL 60172 or E-mail to: [email protected] Name and mailing address or e-mail are required for response. November/December 2010 www.roselle.il.us 3 General News Developers, Continued from Page 1 Road, just east of Roselle Road. This project has been undertaken by A New Leaf Development, a company owned by brothers and Roselle natives Perry and Kai Janke. Having emigrated to the Chicago area in the 1950s, their father Richard Janke brought his skills as a carpenter and his German work ethic with him to Roselle when he settled here in the early 1960s. Richard Janke started Janke Construction in Roselle in 1969, building custom and spec homes, apartments and other residential commercial developments. “The buildings started small, and grew in size as the company grew,” said Perry Janke. “My dad believes in building a product that he is proud of, and he was always a fair businessman to deal with. My brother and I learned a lot from him, which started when we would go to work with him on Saturdays when we were 6 or 7 years old.” While Richard and his wife Anni are now retired, the family business, which includes architecture, development, construction, and property management, continues with A New Leaf Development. With professional training as an architect, Perry, along with his brother Kai, founded A New Leaf Development Company in the mid-1990s as a sister company to Janke Construction. “We thought A New Leaf Development may help begin a new chapter for Roselle when we founded it,” Perry said. “We acquired and began developing properties in Roselle’s Town Center TIF. We began planning for the future for the heart of Roselle, to fill a void in the center of town that will be used by the entire community.” “The best part of working in Roselle, for us,” Perry said “is that we grew up here, we’ve chosen to build here, and we built tremendous relationships in this community. Those relationships help us to make our product something that fills a need for our community. Our business is here in town, and we are able to stand by our work, and iron out the details. Our goal is to make sure our developments are successful and able to flourish.” Time lines call for the first phase of the new pedestrian-friendly retail and office space development on Irving Park Road to be completed in early 2011, with Itasca Bank and Trust opening its newest branch there on the southeast corner of Irving Park and Roselle Roads. Construction on phase two, just east of the current site, will commence after the initial development is filled. Heritage is an all-in-one residential and commercial realty development and management company, located at 1350 Lake Street, Suites D & E in Roselle. Call (630) 980-0604, visit www.hrdgroup.net online, or Facebook.com/HRDgroup on Facebook. A New Leaf Development and Janke Construction are located at 57 E. Hattendorf, Roselle. Call (630) 582-4882 for details. Brush Pickup Service Ends December 1 The last day for Republic Services to collect yard waste this year is Wednesday, December 1. Yard waste may be placed in compostable paper bags or in plastic bins (no larger than 32 gallons, no heaver than 50 pounds). Branches are accepted in bundles no longer than four feet, and no thicker than four inches wide, tied with rope or twine. Yard waste stickers are required on each bag, bin, or bundle for disposal. Great Neighbor by Trustee Barbara Hochstadt quiet and peaceful neighborhood and we’ve found that Roselle is loaded with great people.” Alex Balbarin is a kind and generous neighbor. Alex has lived in Roselle for more than 13 years and he was recently nominated for Roselle’s Great Neighbor program by his neighbors, Ed & Brenda Rossman. “With a smile and without being asked, Alex has cleaned out our gutters, cut tree branches, repaired the fence between our next door neighbors and our property, fixed the kitchen faucet, and repaired our front door.” Ed Rossman explains. “Alex is amazing and he NEVER will accept any form of payment. These acts of caring and kindness extend to ALL our close neighbors here at the end of our street. What a generous and kind neighbor!” Alex says, “We moved to Roselle because we wanted a great school system for our three kids. We got great schools, a great house and a whole lot more. We are happy to live in a “On our cul-de-sac, we all help each other out whenever possible. I’d say all my neighbors are Great Neighbors. We look out for each other in a lot of small ways and we are very tight with one another. Life in Roselle is great, and I’m happy to help a neighbor.” Great Neighbor Nomination Do you know of a great neighbor in town that makes Roselle a wonderful place to live? Is there an unsung hero in your neighborhood? Please send your nominations to “Great Neighbor” Village of Roselle, 31 S. Prospect Street, Roselle, IL, 60172 or e-mail your nomination to [email protected]. One Great Neighbor will be selected by a Village committee for each upcoming Roselle Reporter newsletter. Selected Great Neighbors and the person who nominated them will be invited to a Village Board meeting where they will be honored with a proclamation from Mayor Gayle Smolinski. www.roselle.il.us 4 The Roselle Reporter Community Briefs Roselle Lions Club Annual Lunch With Santa Kids of all ages are invited to enjoy lunch, decorate their own Christmas ornament and have their picture taken with Santa at the Lions Club Annual Lunch With Santa on Saturday, December 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will be held at Trinity Lutheran Family Life Center, 405 S. Rush Street, Roselle. Admission is a nonperishable food item to be donated to the Bloomingdale Township Food Pantry. Trinity Lutheran Church Hosting Community Clinic Trinity Lutheran Church in Roselle is hosting “The Clinic”, a free outreach event for area residents in need, on Saturday, November 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Stop by the church at 405 S. Rush Street to receive free medical, dental, vision and chiropractic screenings, food, clothing, hair cuts, entertainment and more. Call (847) 289-7200 for additional information. Elks Lodge, American Legion Honoring Veterans The Elmhurst Elks Lodge 1531will host disabled Veterans from Hines Veterans Hospital for Thanksgiving dinner at Roselle American Legion Post 1084. This time-honored tradition provides the opportunity to show respect and thanks to the brave men and women who have given so much for our country. With the assistance of the Roselle American Legion family and volunteers from the Roselle Lions Club, the Elmhurst Elks will treat Veterans to a home cooked Thanksgiving feast, and activities such as football and Bingo. For more information about this event, please contact Bob Dreksler at (847) 217-1738. Volunteers and donations are always accepted. Roselle Park District Hosting Open House The Roselle Park District is hosting an open house on Thursday, December 9, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Clauss Recreation Center, 555 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Watch for more details. Roselle Park District Basketball Leagues Teams are now forming for the Park District’s Rookies (1st and 2nd grade boys and girls) and Competitive (3rd through 8th grade boys and girls) basketball leagues. Practices for both leagues will begin late-November with games starting in January. Call the Roselle Park District at (630) 894-4200 to register. Roselle Park District Private Piano Lessons Private piano instruction featuring proper technique, music theory, ear training, and music reading is available through the Roselle Park District. Thirty-minute private lessons are available for beginning through intermediate piano students between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. Call the Roselle Park District at (630) 894-4200 to register. Roselle Park District Birthday Party Packages Children ages 3-10 are invited to celebrate their birthday with a Birthday Brigade theme party at the Clauss Recreation Center. Each 2-hour party includes 10 guests, two party hosts, party room, decorations, themed plates, cups and silverware. Birthday party reservation forms are available at Clauss Recreation Center and are due at least two weeks prior to the planned party date. Call (630) 894-4200 for more information. November/December 2010 Roselle History Museum Christmas Open House The annual History Museum Christmas open house will be held December 5, 2010, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Sumner House on the corner of Elm and Prospect Streets. Join us to see how Christmas is traditionally celebrated in England. Refreshments, including English Christmas cookies, will be served. New at the Museum A life size cutout of Rosell Hough has been added to the Sumner House exhibit. Hough was a business man who had a great impact on the early Village. When the Village was incorporated in 1922, the village was named after him. Stop by and take a picture of your child standing next to him! An active member of the museum has donated a new flower garden on the northwest corner of the museum campus just west of the Coach House. This will further enhance the beauty of the campus. 2011 Membership Drive Membership contributions account for about 25 percent of our annual budget. Your financial support is extremely important. If you are not a member please consider joining so that we can continue to preserve and educate the residents of Roselle about its interesting history. With a tax deductible contribution of $25 or more, you will receive our quarterly newsletter about Roselle’s past. Please mail contributions to Roselle History Museum, 39 E. Elm Street, Roselle, IL 60172. Village Clerk Nomination Packets Now Available Nomination packets for the April 5, 2011, Consolidated Election are available in the Clerk’s office. Three (3) Village Trustee positions, which have 4-year terms, are up for election. The filing period for this election is December 13 through 20, 2010. Filing is done at Roselle Village Hall. For more information, please call (630) 671-2802. Toys for Tots The Roselle Police Department and the Village of Roselle proudly participate in the U.S. Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots campaign. Contributions of new, unwrapped toys may be made at special bins located at the Village Hall, Police Station, and Fire Station. Toys may be donated November 26 through December 26. Kick off for Toys for Tots is on November 27 when Santa arrives at the Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park Street, at the Celebrate the Season event (see back page for details). Collection bins will be available at the event. www.roselle.il.us 5 Police Department Rules of the Road Review Construction Zones When approaching or entering a highway construction or maintenance area, Illinois law requires motorists to stop all wireless phone communications, slow down, yield to any authorized vehicles or workers in the area, change to a lane away from the workers, and proceed with caution. If a lane change is not possible, reduce speed and proceed with caution. Penalties for traffic violations in construction zones include fines of up to $10,000, a driver’s license suspension of 90 days to two years and possible imprisonment. Emergency Vehicles When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle using visual signals, Illinois law requires motorists to yield, change to a lane away from the emergency vehicle and proceed with caution. If a lane change is not possible, reduce speed and proceed with caution. When being approached by an emergency vehicle using audible and visual signals, Illinois law requires motorists to immediately pull to the right side of the road and allow the emergency vehicle to pass. In some cases a complete stop may be necessary to allow the emergency vehicle to pass. If stopped at an intersection with two-way traffic, remain stopped until the emergency vehicle passes. If a driver fails to yield to an emergency worker or vehicle, and that failure results in a crash where an emergency worker is injured or killed, the driver may lose his/her driving privileges for a minimum of 90 days. School Crossing Zones When approaching a marked school crossing zone between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on days when school is in operation and when school children are present, a driver must stop all wireless phone communications, reduce his/her speed to 20 mph and yield to any children or adults crossing in the crosswalk area. Speeding in a school crossing zone will result in a $150 fine. A driver who causes bodily or great bodily harm to a child or crossing guard in a school crossing zone is subject to imprisonment and fines of up to $25,000 as well as a possible minimum one-year suspension of driving privileges. Wireless Telephone Usage in Construction and School Speed Zones A person under the age of 19 years who holds an instruction permit issued under Section 6 105 or 6 107.1, or a person under the age of 19 years who holds a graduated license issued under Section 6 107, may not drive a vehicle on a roadway while using a wireless phone. A person, regardless of age, may not use a wireless telephone at any time while operating a motor vehicle on a roadway in a school speed zone established under Section 11 605, or on a highway in a construction or maintenance speed zone established under Section 11 605.1. Electronic Communication Devices (Texting While Driving) A person may not operate a motor vehicle on a roadway while using an electronic communication device to compose, send, or read an electronic message. For more information about Illinois Vehicle Code, visit the Illinois General Assembly online at www.ilga.gov or the Secretary of State’s page at www.cyberdriveillinois.com. Public Works Snow Plow Season Is Just Around the Corner Anti-icing of the roadways in Roselle typically begins before a snowfall, with the application of brine, a liquid anti-icing salt solution. Rows of white, chalky lines are created on the roads during the brine application process. The brine application provides additional time before the snow and ice begin to build up on the pavement. Brine is not applied to the streets if rain is predicted before the snow, as it would be washed off the pavement before becoming effective. Once the snow starts falling, Public Works typically begins plowing operations after two to three inches of snow has fallen, or sooner if road condition reports indicate the need. 6 Please remember to exercise caution when driving in snowy and icy conditions. With the exception of Central Avenue, all of the local roads in Roselle have a posted speed limit of 30 miles per hour or less. Please Help Keep Snow Off Roselle Streets Shoveling, dumping, plowing and blowing snow onto streets and public sidewalks is a violation of local ordinances. Snow that is re-deposited on Village streets and sidewalks can cause hazardous conditions for both motorists and pedestrians. Shoveling tip: shovel snow with the direction of traffic to help reduce the amount of snow plowed back onto driveway aprons. www.roselle.il.us The Roselle Reporter Fire Department Furnace Safety Tips It is the time of year again that the weather starts getting cooler, and many people turn on their furnaces for the first time. Homeowners who follow a few quick and easy steps can operate their furnaces in a safer and more energy efficient manner. Replace or clean furnace filters three or four times a year. This is a quick, easy job every homeowner or tenant can do. A new filter makes your furnace more energy-efficient and saves money, too. A furnace that is not running at peak performance can be deadly. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a natural product of incomplete combustion that virtually every gas furnace produces. CO is usually carried away from your home through the furnace’s venting. A clean, efficiently burning gas furnace produces very small amounts of CO, while a dirty, inefficiently burning one can produce deadly amounts. CO is odorless and colorless and can cause flu-like symptoms, disorientation, confusion, and even death. It is highly recommended that you have your furnace cleaned and checked every year. The older the furnace, the more important this service is. Over time, furnaces can develop small cracks in the combustion chamber. These cracks may not be visible to the naked eye. It is through these cracks that CO can leak into your home. Other furnace tips: Keep Fireplaces and Wood Stoves Clean • Have your chimney or wood stove inspected and cleaned annually by a certified chimney specialist. • Clear the area around the hearth of debris, decorations and flammable materials. • Always use a metal mesh screen with fireplaces and leave glass doors open while burning a fire. • Install stovepipe thermometers to help monitor flue temperatures. • Keep air inlets on wood stoves open, and never restrict air supply to fireplaces to avoid creosote buildup. • Use fire-resistant materials on walls around wood stoves. Burn Fuels Safely • Never use flammable liquids to start a fire. • Use only seasoned hardwood. Soft, moist wood accelerates creosote buildup. • Keep the area around your furnace clean and unobstructed. • Build small fires that burn completely and produce less smoke. • Keep the burner area of your furnace clean. • Never burn cardboard boxes, trash or debris in fireplaces or wood stoves. • Do not store anything combustible within six inches of your vent pipe or near your furnace. • Do not close off more than 20 percent of the registers in your house. This can cause high resistance and unnecessary heat build up in the furnace. Time Change? Time to Change the Batteries Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 7, 2010, at 2:00 a.m. The Roselle Fire Department would like to remind residents that this is also a great time to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be replaced every 7 to 10 years, or sooner if necessary. Remember, it is state law in Illinois to have smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in your homes. • When building a fire, place logs at the rear of the fireplace on an adequate supporting grate. • Never leave a fire in the fireplace unattended. Extinguish the fire before going to bed or leaving the house. • Soak hot ashes in water and place them in a metal container outside your home. Protect the Outside of Your Home • Stack firewood outdoors at least 30 feet away from your home. • Keep the roof clear of leaves, pine needles and other debris. • Cover the chimney with a mesh screen spark arrester. • Remove branches hanging above the chimney, flues or vents. • Extend all vent pipes at least three feet above the roof. Roselle Fire Department Offering CPR Courses The Roselle Fire Department is offering a Heartsaver CPR/AED course on Thursday, November 11, 2010, at the Fire Station, 100 E. Maple Ave., from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. The course teaches all lay rescuers when to phone 9-1-1, how to administer CPR, how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED), and how to provide relief from choking. Participants of this class will be certified by the American Heart Association in the Heartsaver AED course. The class size is limited to 14 people and costs $40, paid in advance. Fees are non-refundable, but courses will be rescheduled in the event of an advanced cancellation. An additional course has been scheduled for January 13, 2011. Call the Fire Department at (630) 980-2043 to register. November/December 2010 www.roselle.il.us 7 Think F i r s t Shop. local andand Shop.Dine. Dine.Stay. Stay.Buy Buy local support our community support our community. Local Business Join Roselle Town Feature Center Businesses on Facebook The businesses in Roselle’s Town Center invite residents to join them on Facebook! Get updates in your Facebook news feed about the businesses and special events that make Roselle’s Town Center an exciting and enticing place to shop and visit. Be the first to know about the deals and happenings from member businesses like: 50/50 Furniture Consignment, Advanced Therapeutics, Elan Face & Body, Impecca Restaurant, Langner Eye Care, Lights Camera Dancin’, Lynfred Winery, Main Street Market, Perfect Auto Finish, Rock Star Salon & Spa, and Vine Tastings Wine Shop & Tasting Bar. The page already has over 175 fans. Become a fan and get the latest from Roselle’s Town Center! Join the conversation online at www.Facebook.com/RoselleTownCenter. Chamber of Commerce The Roselle Chamber of Commerce and Industry continues the annual tradition of recognizing individuals for their contributions to the community. The Joseph G. Salerno Business Person of the Year Award honors a businessperson’s professional successes and leadership. The Brian K. Healy Service Award pays tribute to an individual for outstanding community service. The Roselle Chamber is pleased to announce John T. Dabrowski, Bloomingdale Township Assessor, as the 2010 Business Person of the Year. John was appointed to the Chamber Board shortly after his electrical business became a member in 2001. He served a two-year term as president and continues to serve as an elected board member. John also co-chairs the Chamber’s annual golf outing. While running a business, John’s attention turned to the community in which he lives where he was elected and served three terms as a Bloomingdale Village Trustee. He served on the Planning and Old Town Commissions, and the Family and September Fest Committees. His career in assessing began as a field inspector and eventually Chief Deputy Assessor of the Residential Division. John was elected as the Bloomingdale Township Assessor in April 2009. John serves on the Board of the Fairfield Homeowners Association and is an active member in several area chambers. John received the 2009 Ambassador of the Year Award from the Glendale Heights Chamber. He serves as the Chairman of the DuPage County Area Project for Youth, and as the Vice Chairman of the Bloomingdale Township Republican Party. In recognition of Gary A. Oprenchak’s service to our community, he has been selected as the Service Award recipient. Shortly after moving to Roselle in 1989 and armed with a desire to become involved in the community, Gary became a member of the Wide Advisory Committee and the District-Wide Planning Committee which produced many community and parent surveys within the school district. He also volunteered for the Cook / DuPage Roselle Schools Disciplinary Committee responsible for creating a comprehensive policy. Gary volunteered for Friends of the Library and later served as President in 1997. In 1999, Gary was elected as Trustee of the Roselle Library; he served as Secretary and Treasurer, and continues to serve as a Trustee. Representing the library, Gary can be seen the entire weekend at the Taste of Roselle, splitting his time between the Chamber sponsored beverage and Bingo tents. Gary has also been a member of the Ventura 21 Subdivision Board since 2005 currently serving as Secretary and as a member of the Architectural Control Committee. John and Gary will be honored at the Chamber’s Annual Holiday Party on December 10, 2010. If you’d like to participate in this celebration, please call (630) 894-3010. Welcome New Businesses! 1st Family Dental 803 E. Nerge Rd. (630) 351-1111 8 Premier Contractors General Contractors 400 W. 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Upcoming Meetings November 2010 1 2 6 8 Village Board Committee of the Whole................7:00 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission..........................7:00 p.m. Coffee With the Board.................................9:00-10:30 a.m. Village Board Meeting..............................................7:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole Meeting Following 9 Taste of Roselle Commission..................................5:30 p.m. 13 Sister City Commission...........................................9:00 a.m. 15 Village Board Committee of the Whole...............7:00 p.m. 16 Fire and Police Commission...................................7:00 p.m. 17 Zoning Board of Appeals.......................................7:00 p.m. 22 Village Boar.d Meeting............................................7:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole Meeting Following December 2010 4 7 11 13 Coffee With the Board.................................9:00-10:30 a.m. Planning and Zoning Commission..........................7:00 p.m. Sister City Commission...................................NO MEETING Village Board Meeting.............................................7:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole Meeting Following 14 Taste of Roselle Commission..........................NO MEETING 15 Zoning Board of Appeals.......................................7:00 p.m. 15 Fire and Police Commission...................................7:00 p.m. 27 Village Boar.d Meeting............................................7:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole Meeting Following Celebrating the Holiday Season Celebrate the Season November 27 Join the Roselle Public Library and the Village of Roselle as we share stories, songs and verse to welcome the start of the holiday season. The Celebrate the Season event begins at the Library, 40 S. Park St., at 1:00 p.m. Santa Claus will arrive to greet the children and light the tree in Elm Court at 2:00 p.m. No registration is required for this free fun event! Families and all ages are welcome. Knights of Columbus Christmas Tree Sale The Knights of Columbus Annual Christmas Tree Sale will take place at St. Walter Church, 130 W. Pine Ave., starting November 20. The sale runs weekdays from 4:00 to 8:30 p.m., Saturdays from noon to 7:00 p.m. and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Trees range in height from 5 feet to 12 feet, with prices ranging from $25 to $75. All proceeds fund charitable programming. For details, e-mail [email protected]. The Roselle Reporter 31 South Prospect Street Roselle, IL 60172 (630) 980-2000 Fax (630) 980-8558 www.roselle.il.us November/December 2010 ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER ROSELLE, IL 60172 PRESORT STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 46 ROSELLE, IL