Luminaria 2015 – Over 30 Years Of Lighting Up Streamwood
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Luminaria 2015 – Over 30 Years Of Lighting Up Streamwood
November 2015 www.streamwood.org Luminaria 2015 – Over 30 Years Of Lighting Up Streamwood! What a sight to see! Every year hundreds of volunteers, civic organizations and families help bring the holiday spirit to Streamwood by lighting our community with luminaria. As the first snowflakes begin to appear these holiday lanterns will light not only Park Boulevard but Village Hall, the Police Station and Veterans Memorial as well. The entire Municipal Campus is also filled with lights to bring even more holiday cheer! Veterans Day 2015 On a cold November day in 1918 the Allied nations and Germany laid down their weapons at the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month. It was this end of World War I, known as “the war to end all wars,” that gave us our modern Veterans Day. Join us on December 4, at 6:30pm for Luminaria 2015. Don’t forget to bring your camera! Two lucky winners are selected to help Village President Billie Roth light the holiday tree. When the switch is thrown, our official holiday tree, the largest spruce in the Memorial, is draped in thousands of bright white lights. Back at Village Hall, keep warm with cookies, hot cocoa, friendship and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. If you, your family, or your organization would like to help light luminaria, contact the Village at (630) 736-3802. Join your friends and neighbors for this uniquely Streamwood tradition. Help bring the holidays to light! Take the time this November 11 to thank and honor a veteran for their service. Veterans Day Ceremony November 11, 2015 11:00 am Veterans Memorial (adjacent to Village Hall) Board News 2 Village Information 4 Community Information 5 Parks and Libraries 6 Schools 7 Village Board News Do You Know a Family in Need? Applications are being accepted for children and families to enroll in the Township’s holiday programs. Applications can be mailed to or dropped off at the Astor Avenue Community Center (7431 Astor Ave., Hanover Park) Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-11am. Shop Local for the Holidays Recent Board Actions Crime Free Housing The Village recently passed an amendment to our Rental Residential Property ordinance. This proposed ordinance will assist landlords in obtaining and keeping the best possible tenants. Under the amendment, the Police Department would require any landlord wishing to rent their property to first complete an approved Crime Free Housing Training Seminar. Training will consist of how to conduct a thorough background check and other topics. We look forward to providing safer housing for all our residents. Road Salt Winter is coming fast! The Board approved a contract with Cargill Inc. for road salt necessary for the upcoming winter season. Shopping locally has never been easier. Visit the Village’s website at www.streamwood.org for a complete list of local businesses to help you find that perfect gift. Businesses post coupons and specials on the site, making shopping easy and economical. This year, the Village has made shopping in the Village even easier by launching the Shop Streamwood application, available through the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, or our QR code. This app is a great way to connect not only to local businesses, but to the Village as well. Best of all, it’s free to download and use! Check it out today! Public Safety Donations Generous donations were recently accepted by the Board from both the Kiwanis Club of Streamwood and the local VFW Post 5151. Thank you for the $500 donations to our DARE and child safety seat programs. Summer Celebration Parade Winners At a recent Board meeting, Summer Celebration Chairman Bill Berquist was on hand to issue certificates to our Parade Winners. Congratulations to all of them for their participation! Board News Rain Barrels The Village Board recently approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District allowing residents to obtain rain barrels which will be delivered to their homes at no cost. Rain barrels collect the water run-off from your roof and gutters and divert the water for use in your garden. This helps improve our overall water quality by reducing run-off in our storm drains, and you can save money by using the rain water to water your flowers! Rain barrel applications are available at Village Hall and online. The holidays are here! Be sure to shop locally this season. This helps to support your community. When you shop locally, sales taxes stay in town and support Streamwood services. Billie Roth 2 Michael Baumer William Carlson James Cecille William Harper Guy Patterson Mary Thon Your Village President, Board of Trustees, and Village Clerk Kittie Kopitke Fire Prevention Week Open House Message From The Village President We had a great group stop by during Fire Prevention Week to learn about the importance of fire prevention and safety. Fire prevention week is traditionally held in the month of October as that is the same timeframe as the great Chicago fire. After the great fire many changes were made, to safety regulations statewide, that are still there today to help protect everyone in the event of a fire. The Streamwood Fire Department’s Open House was held on October 3. Guests were able to spray a fire hose, tour the station, and pick up some tips on keeping their homes and families safe from fire. They were even able to learn more about Flight for Life and see the helicopter take off. As Streamwood’s families have settled in to the new school year and the last leaves fall from the trees I am reminded of all the things we as a community can be thankful for. I am thankful for a diverse community and encourage you to get together with your neighbors November 7 at the annual Cultures of Our Community. A big thanks to the Community Relations Committee for hosting such a wonderful event! Take the time to thank a veteran for their service and come visit our beautiful memorial this Veterans Day. The ceremony will be held November 11 at 11am. Heritage Elementary School 1st Graders visit Village Hall. Our Park District is hosting its first ever Frosty 4K on December 6. Join us for a 2.5 mile walk/run/stroll around Hoosier Grove Park and warm up by the fire when you are finished! The holiday season also encourages us to remember those less fortunate. Consider adopting a family or senior for the holidays. Donate coats, mittens, or scarves, or contribute to the local food pantry. For more information, please contact Hanover Township at (630) 837-0301 or the Senior Center at (630) 483-5600. Shopping locally is an easy and convenient way to give back to our community. Local businesses provide jobs for your neighbors. Sales taxes help to pay for Village services, while reducing our reliance on property taxes. When you shop outside of Streamwood, your tax dollars go outside of Streamwood, too. Make your tax dollars work for you. During this holiday season, remember to Shop Smart, Shop Local, Shop Streamwood! Another big thank you to the first graders from Heritage Elementary school for visiting Village Hall this past month. It was wonderful to see so many young faces eager to learn about our Village! Liquor License Holder Training On December 2 at 10am and 1pm, all holders of Village-issued liquor licenses are invited to attend refresher training on liquor sales regulations and recent changes in the laws. This mandatory training will help liquor license holders spot false identification, identify over-served patrons, and ensure compliance with local and state liquor sales rules. The training will be held in the Police Department Training Room, 401 East Irving Park Road. For further information, contact Commander Zeigler at (630) 736-3700. We’re excited to be celebrating over 30 years of lighting up Streamwood for the holidays! We invite you to join us December 4 as we kick off the holiday season in the best way. Consider volunteering to light luminaria. Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Enjoy warm refreshments. Stay for our holiday tree lighting. There’s nothing like starting off the holidays with family, friends, and neighbors. The Village Board looks forward to seeing you at these upcoming events. And, we would like to wish you a safe and happy holiday season! Sincerely, Billie D. Roth, Village President 3 Curbside Mailboxes Winter is coming! Remember to check your mailbox before the snow falls this season. Make sure the post is in good condition and is properly placed. Mailboxes are to be installed 42 inches above the ground, with the opening 12 inches behind the curb. Mailboxes installed too close to the curb are in danger of being in the path of the snowplows. Improperly placed mailboxes will not be repaired or replaced by the Village in the event of snow plow related damage. Please remember to put your house number on both sides of the box to aid emergency personnel. Fall Back! November 1 Daylight Saving Time will end on November 1 at 2:00am. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour. It’s also a good time to check the batteries on your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. CPR for Healthcare Providers Our CPR for Healthcare Providers course is designed for professionals such as nurses, doctors, paramedics, and nursing students. If you need a CPR card for employment, this is the class for you. Our next class date is November 14. The cost of this class is $50.00 for residents and $65.00 for non-residents. The Streamwood Fire Department offers a variety of CPR and First Aid classes. Fire Hydrants Residents are asked to please shovel out fire hydrants in case of a snowfall. This will aid emergency services in reaching the hydrants that much quicker in the event of a disaster. Just a few extra shovelfuls of snow can help protect your property, your neighbors, and your family! Village Information 4 K i t t i e ’s o HOLIDAY HOURS: Village Offices will be closed on November 11 in honor of Veterans Day, 26-27 for the Thanksgiving holiday, December 24-25 for the Christmas holiday, and r November January 1 for the New Year’s holiday. n KIWANIS COAT DRIVE: The Kiwanis Club of Streamwood is hoste ing its annual coat drive. Collection bins are available throughout the community and in Village Hall. Coats, gloves, hats and scarves in r good condition will be donated to families in need in our area. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HOURS: With daylight savings time ending, please note that the Community Development Department will no longer be open until 7:00 pm on Thursdays, closing at 4:30 pm instead. Village Clerk Kittie Kopitke • Email: [email protected] Winter Parking Rules In order to ensure that our streets can be easily cleared during snow storms, residents are permitted to park across the sidewalk starting on December 1. Winter parking rules remain effective through February 29. Recreational Vehicle Parking Regulations As residents begin to store their boats and campers, please be reminded of the regulations for parking recreational equipment at your house. • No RV can block the sidewalk • No RV in front of the house can be more than eight feet (8’) in height • All RVs must be stored on asphalt, concrete or approved pavers • No RV stored on a residential lot can be more than thirty-five feet (35’) long Rental Licensing As a reminder, to avoid late charges, renewals must be submitted to the Community Development Department by December 31. If you own a rental property, but do not have a rental license, please note that all residential properties in the Village that are not owner-occupied require a rental license. This yearly license includes an annual inspection to ensure all rental properties conform to Village codes. Forms are available either on the Village’s website (www.streamwood.org), or at Village Hall in the Community Development Department. The Village Board adopted some changes to the Rental Licensing Program which will take effect for the 2017 licensing cycle. These will include a requirement for all owners or managers to have our Crime Free Initiative landlord training. It will also be mandatory that the owner reside in one of the following counties: Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake or McHenry. If the owner lives outside this area then the owner will be required to have a designated agent/manager who does reside in one of these counties. If you have any questions regarding rental licensing, please contact the department at (630)736-3839. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Are we allowed to rake our leaves into to the street? A: No, raking leaves into the street is one of the main causes of flooding in the fall. It can clog storm drains and for that reason is against Village Ordinances. Please place all leaves in Kraft bags or obtain a $1 sticker at Village Hall and put leaves in a designated container for pickup at the curb. Cultures of Our Community The beauty of Streamwood lies in the diversity of its people. Come join us November 7 from 1-4pm as the Village’s Community Relations Commission hosts its annual “Cultures of Our Community” celebration. This free event is taking place at Poplar Creek Public Library (1405 S. Park Blvd.) and will showcase our many cultures, such as Egyptian, Chinese, Russian, and Indian. Enjoy performances such as traditional dances, demonstrations, and short presentations about the variety of cultures that make up our community! Light snacks from around the world will be available throughout the event. Holiday Toy Drive Applications for Hanover Township’s Holiday Toy Drive and Sponsor-A-Family are now being accepted at the Hanover Township Astor Avenue Community Center, 7431 Astor Avenue in Hanover Park. Families facing financial hardship can apply Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 - 11am. The last day to submit an application for Sponsor-A-Family will be on November 18. Applications for the toy drive will be accepted through December 16. For questions or more information, please contact the Hanover Township Astor Avenue Community Center at (630) 540-9085. Emerald Ash Borer Update The Village has continued to work on combatting the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Since the EAB was confirmed in the Village, 3,714 ash trees have been removed and 1,929 trees have been replaced. The Village plans on replacing almost all of the trees removed depending on location restraints and utility conflicts. Most ash trees will be removed by early-2016. Most replacements will be planted by the end of 2017. Species diversity will be a planting objective to better protect our community’s trees in the future. If you have any questions regarding trees, including ash trees on private property, please call the Forestry Division at (630) 736-3850. Holiday Meal Box Giveaways Hanover Township’s Holiday Meal Box Giveaways are set for Tuesday, November 24 and Monday, December 21. The Thanksgiving giveaway is set for November 24 from 8 – 10am, or while supplies last at the Hanover Township Main Campus, 250 S. IL Route 59 in Bartlett. The Christmas giveaway is set for December 21 from 8 - 10am, or while supplies last at the Hanover Township Main Campus, 250 S. IL Route 59 in Bartlett. Residents need to bring a valid ID and Food Pantry card or utility bill. For questions or more information please contact Hanover Township Welfare Services at (630) 540-9085. Fall Semester Tutoring Program With school back in session, now is a good time for parents to make sure their children do not fall behind in their studies and receive extra help in problem areas. The Hanover Township tutoring program is staffed by certified primary and secondary education teachers. The fee is $45 per child per semester; a payment plan is available. Student must live in Hanover Township and be in Grades 2 - 12. For questions about the program, please call (630) 483-5799 or visit www.hanover-township.org under the Youth and Family Services Department. Going Green This Winter Time Your Lights The Village’s Natural Resource Conservancy Commission recommends putting your holiday lights on a timer. This will help reduce energy by turning off lights during the day or late at night, even if you forget! Holiday Lights Recycling Program This holiday season, the Village of Streamwood will again partner with Elgin Recycling for a Holiday Lights Recycling Program. The program will run from November 2, 2015 through February 4, 2016. You can recycle old holiday lights at four (4) convenient locations around the Village: Village Hall, Public Works, Poplar Creek Public Library, and Park Place Family Recreation Center. Types of lights that are accepted through this program include mini-lights, Italian lights, C7 lights, C9 lights, rope lights, and LED lights, as well as extension cords. Simply place old, broken, and unused lights, cords, and strands in the designated containers during normal business hours. For more information about the Holiday Lights Recycling Program, please visit www.streamwood.org, or track our progress at www.elginrecycling.com. Have a water efficient H2Oliday! Preparing for and cleaning up after holiday meals and parties can use much more water than ordinary, everyday use. The EPA says running your tap continuously while preparing food or washing dishes wastes water and can use more than two gallons of water every minute your tap is running. That's a lot when you're cooking a big meal for extended family members and friends! Find ways to reduce your water and energy use, for example: • Scrape dirty dishes clean, instead of using water to rinse them before you put them in the dishwasher. • If you don’t use a dishwasher, fill the sink with a few gallons of soapy wash water, clean your dishes, and put them aside. Then rinse them all together afterwards. Either of these simple practices could save 10 gallons of water. If every American household reduced their water use by 10 gallons on just Thanksgiving Day, it would save more than 1 billion gallons of water, as well as save any energy or materials used to pump or treat tap water. Community Information 5 Park News Polar Express Storytime Train Based on the book The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg, the Storytime Train will be leaving from the Bartlett Metra Station and heading to the North Pole (Wood Dale Metra Station) on Sunday, December 20 from 11am - 2pm or 3 - 6pm. Children and their families will hear the story of The Polar Express, sing Christmas Carols, and meet Santa Clause at the North Pole. Cost is $15 for participants 11 and under and $20 for those over 12. Children ages 2 - 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Frosty 4K The Frosty 4K is a new family event that will take you on a 2.5 mile walk/run/stroll around Hoosier Grove Park on Sunday, December 6. Families will head to Aquarius Poplar Creek Library News Breakfast with Santa There will be plenty of smiles and giggles as children enjoy breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday, December 5 from 9:30 - 11:30am at the Hoosier Grove Barn. There will be a buffet-style meal of pancakes, sausage, juice, and coffee. Sit on Santa’s lap and receive a picture and special present. Tickets sell out quickly! All attendees must register to participate. Children under 2 years of age are FREE. Contact the Registration department at (630) 483-3025 for all your program questions and registration information, fees, and deadlines. Visit us on the web at SPDCARES.COM or on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Gail Borden News Storming the Library Food for Fines will take place November 1 through the 14. During this time you may bring in one canned food or boxed item for each dollar (or part of a dollar) you have in fines. Your library record will be cleared up to $20.00 per card. This does not apply to patrons in collections. Call the Circulation desk at (630) 483-4937 for more details. Families are invited to explore the wonders of weather through hands-on activities from 6 - 8pm on November 5 in the Meadows Community Rooms. The program will be presented in cooperation with Northern Illinois University STEM Read. Voter Registration Spoken Word Workshop with Real T@lk As we ready for the upcoming presidential race, all eligible Illinois citizens who would like to become a registered voter please call the reception desk to check the availability of our current registrars. Auto Detailing: Do It Like a Professional This class is a must for anyone who wants to keep their car looking its best! Instructor, Gary Kouba, a specialist in the craft of automotive enhancement, will teach you the “secrets of the experts” on November 9 at 7pm. Medicare Made Simple: Whether you are new to Medicare or a veteran, there will be something to learn for everyone! Join us November 17 at 7pm to learn about: • Medicare enrollment periods, Parts A, B, C, and D. How to cover the “gaps” in Medicare which include deductibles, coinsurance, and premiums. • Differences in supplemental coverage with a drug plan or a Part C Medicare Advantage Plans. • Become aware of potential penalties imposed for not having proper coverage. Gail Borden Library’s teen center (grades 9 - 12), called Studio 270, will present storyteller and slam poet Brandon “Real T@lk” Williams from 5 - 7pm on Tuesday, November 9 at the Main Library. A native of Peoria and graduate of University of Illinois, Real T@lk is a conscious artist who touches on themes including society, relationships, love and life in general. He has worked with both Andre 3000 and Big Boi of Outkast. Sunday Afternoon Concert Series The one-hour performances begin at 2pm in the Meadows Community Rooms at the Main Library. Meet the artists and enjoy refreshments after each concert. Free tickets are available at the Main Library and Rakow Branch three weeks prior to each concert. • November 15 - enjoy the EStrella Piano Duo with Svetlana Belsky and Elena Doubovitskaya. They will present a program of original compositions and transcribed masterpieces for piano duo from three centuries, concluding with Gershwin's ever-popular Rhapsody in Blue. Presented by an independent licensed Illinois agent. • December 6 - ESO Concert: Brass Music from around the World. Listen to the ESO Brass Quintet play music and learn how much fun it is to travel using your ears. No passport needed! Christmas Music in the Movies Leadership Lessons from the North Pole will take place on Wednesday, December 16 from 7-8:30pm. Don’t miss this wonderfully wintry presentation of your favorite holiday music in the movies, featuring stars like Jack Benny, Judy Garland, Bing Crosby, Red Skelton and more! Film historian, Steven Frenzel will take us back to the Golden Days while sharing insights and trivia about the stars that brought us these memorable moments. Parks & Libraries 6 Park and then back to the finish line at the new Hoosier Grove Courtyard where a cup of hot chocolate and warm fire awaits you. Strollers are welcome. Check-in begins at 7:30am with race time starting at 8:30am. Registration fee is $20 and all participants will receive a Frosty 4K shirt. Deadline for registration is December 2. Don’t miss this new and exciting event! For all of these events, please call the reception desk at (630) 483-4910 to register. Wilderness guide and speaker John Huston will reveal ways for you to achieve your goals and succeed when facing challenges at 7pm on December 1 in the Main Library’s Meadows Community Rooms. John has completed major expeditions to the South Pole, Greenland and Canada’s Ellesmere Island. He and his expedition partner also became the first Americans to reach the North Pole unsupported—a journey of 55 days and more than 475 miles! His expeditions have taught him the importance of a positive mental outlook and commitment to the team throughout the journey. Please register for this free program at www.gailborden.info or by calling (847) 429-4597. School District U-46 News Tefft Turns 50! Tefft Middle School celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the school’s opening on Saturday afternoon September 26 with a special rededication ceremony. Nearly 1,000 people attended, including some of the first students and teachers who opened the building. Current students decorated the hallways in the themes of the five decades, and staff presented the program which replicated the original event held on September 26, 1965. “During a student-led conference, students accept responsibility for their own performance in each class by articulating and demonstrating their progress, goals, and areas of accomplishment,” said Tefft Principal Lavonne Smiley. “Student-led conferences integrate organization and communication skills while building confidence. The child becomes the key communicator in describing his or her school progress. Students gain increased self-confidence, learn to evaluate their work, and have a voice in their educational progress.” More schools in School District U-46 are now implementing the student-led model. Heritage 1st Graders Visit Village Hall Students from Heritage Elementary School recently stopped by Village Hall and the Police Department. 1st graders got a change to meet the Police Chief and tour the Station. Students then walked through the Veteran’s Memorial and learned about the different wars and branches of the armed forces. Next, they got a special tour of Village offices and Council Chambers led by Village President Billie Roth. Tefft’s Student-Led Conferences a Model Most schools hold parent-teacher conferences in the fall to provide the opportunity for parents to hear about their children’s progress at school. At Tefft Middle School, parents not only get an update — they hear it directly from their children at Tefft’s student-led conferences. This year’s conferences were held October 22 and 23. Schools 7 PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID STREAMWOOD, IL 60107 PERMIT NO.24 Village of Streamwood 301 E. Irving Park Road • Streamwood, IL 60107 (630) 736-3800 • (630) 736-3798 (TDD - hearing impaired only) Billie D. Roth ……………………………Village President Kittie L. Kopitke ……………………………Village Clerk Trustees Michael Baumer …………………………………………………………Public Safety William Carlson ……………………………………………………Community Affairs James Cecille …………………………………………………Community Development William Harper ……………………………….........................................Finance Guy Patterson ……………………………………………………………Legislative Mary Thon ………………………………………………………………Public Works Staff Sharon Caddigan ……………………………………………………… Village Manager John Peterson …………………………………………Community Development Director Mary Johnson …………………………………………………………Finance Director Chris Clark …………………………………………………………………Fire Chief James Gremo ……………………………………………………………Police Chief Matt Mann ………………………………………………………Public Works Director ECRWSS VILLAGE HALL HOURS Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm Thursday 8:00 am-7:00 pm Postal Customer Streamwood, IL 60107 Newsletter Design/Production/Kaye Lowman Boorom MEETINGS/ACTIVITIES CALENDAR NOVEMBER 1 Daylight Saving Time Ends — FALL BACK one hour 5 Village Board Meeting 7:00 pm 7 Cultures of Our Community (see page 5) 1:00 pm 9 Auto Detail Like a Pro (see page 6) 7:00 pm 9 Community Relations Commission 7:00 pm 11 Veterans Day Ceremony (see page 1) 11 VETERANS DAY — VILLAGE OFFICES CLOSED 14 CPR for Healthcare Providers (see page 4) 17 Planning and Zoning Board 7:00 pm 19 Village Board Meeting 7:00 pm 24 Veterans Memorial Commission 7:00 pm 26-27 THANKSGIVING — VILLAGE OFFICES CLOSED 11:00 am DECEMBER 7:00 pm Home Decorating Contest Are you decorating for the holidays? Do you wait each year for one of your neighbor’s special displays? Consider entering yourself or others in our Annual Home Decorating Contest! Judging is in three categories: multi-family home display; traditional singlefamily display; or ornamental single-family display. Mail or drop off the form below to Village Hall to enter a home you feel deserves to be recognized. 1 Leadership Lessons (see page 6) 2 Liquor License Holder Training (see page 3) 3 Village Board Meeting 7:00 pm 4 Luminaria and Tree Lighting (see page 1) 6:30 pm 6 Frosty 4K (see page 6) 7:30 am Name 6 ESO Concert (see page 6) 2:00 pm Address 15 Planning and Zoning Board 7:00 pm 16 Christmas Music in the Movies (see page 6) 7:00 pm 17 Village Board Meeting 7:00 pm 24-25 CHRISTMAS — VILLAGE OFFICES CLOSED 10:00 am Village of Streamwood Christmas Home Decoration Entry Form ✃ Phone Number All entries must be returned to the Village Hall , 301 E. Irving Park Road, Streamwood, IL 60107 by December 5. Judging will take place during the weekend of December 12. Winners will be notified by December 22. visit us on the web at www.streamwood.org