streamwood village newsletter july, 2013

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Schedule of EventsFriday, July 26

Children's Crafts, Games & Carnival RidesBingo 7:00 pmLocal Music Showcase 5:30 pmFamily Main Stage:

Pirate RadioHi-Infidelity

Saturday, July 27

Parade 10:30 amChildren's Crafts, Games & Carnival RidesUnlimited Carnival Rides w/$18 wristband 12 - 4 pmBingo 2:00 pmKiwanis Talent Show 4:00 pmFireworks 9:15 pmFamily Main Stage

Soundtrack Serenade R-Gang 7th Heaven

Sunday, July 28Golf Outing - (Shot Gun Start) 7:30 amChildren's Crafts, Games & Carnival RidesUnlimited Carnival Rides w/$18 wristband 12 - 4 pmBingo 2:00 pmFire Hose Spray 3:00 pmFamily Main StageCrazy Talk 5 Guys Named Moe

Summer Celebration 2013 – Best of Broadway!

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4th of July Fireworks!Celebrate America! Considered one of thebest displays in the region, Streamwood’s4th of July fireworks will take place on Thur sd ay, Ju ly 4, 2013 at 9: 15 pm atDolphin Park (880 S. Park Blvd).

In case of inclement weather, rain date is Friday, July 5.

Summer Celebration 2013 is almost here! Join your friends, neighbors and family at Hoosier Grove Park for thpremier event of the summer. Come out and enjoy delicious food, good friends, contests, games and more. Segreat bands and local talent as we bring the “Best of Broadway” to Streamwood!

Summer Celebration will be held Friday, July 26 – Sunday, July 28. Enjoy a full line-up of great music and children’sentertainment. The fun starts Friday, July 26 at 5:00 pm with music, food, games and rides. Saturday, July 27 a

10:30 am, our annual parade will step off at Streamwood Blvd. and Bartlett Road. Carnival rides start at 12:00 noonand we’re once again offering unlimited rides with a wristband on Saturday and Sunday from 12:00-4:00 pm. TheStreamwood Park District Arts Academy will perform. A climbing wall will test your fear of heights (cont. on page 8).



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Billie Roth Kittie KopitkeMichael Baumer William Carlson James Cecille William Harper Guy Patterson Mary Thon

Recent Board Actions

DARE Recognitions The Village Board heard stories, poems andsongs, as DARE graduates performed at a

recent Village Board meeting. Officer MattStastny presented the students with tokens ofappreciation for their participation, andthanked the Board for its support of this worthwhile program.

Spectrum Retirement Community The Village Board approved a new independentand assisted-living retirement community at 110W Schaumburg Road. The 140-unit building willprovide market-rate rental living for seniors. The development hopes to initiate constructionover the fall, and be open in 2015.

Chuck E Cheese on the Move The Village Board approved a plan to moveChuck E Cheese from their standalone buildingalong Barrington Road, into the WestviewShopping Center. This short move will allow amajor expansion to over 16,000 square feet.

Toyota Dealership Reviewed The Village Board reviewed plans for a new Toyota-Scion dea ler ship on Lake Street atElizabeth Drive. Elgin Toyota of Streamwoodhopes to construct a state-of-the-art show-

room and service center, bringing over 125jobs to the community.

Your Village President, Board of Trustees, and Village ClerkYour Village President, Board of Trustees, and Village Clerk

Village Board NewsVillage Board Swearing-InCircuit Court Judge Jay Crane was onhand to swear-in the recently re-electedVillage Board at its May 9 meeting.Judge Crane joked that i t fel t l ikeGroundhog’s Day since they were thesame group sworn-in four years ago.President Roth, Trustees Baumer, Carlsonand Harper, along with Clerk KittieKopitke all thanked the voters.

Get Informed – Stay Informed! The Village website (www.streamwood.org) has lots of information to help residents and businesses. Wanmore? Sign up for our RSS Feeds and E-News! RSS (Really Simple Syndication) allows you to get key informatioright on your own homepage. Features are updated weekly. Our E-News is a great way to keep informed on special events and information not included in our bi-monthly newsletter. We also provide you information on oubusinesses through our Shop Streamwood initiative. Keep up to date on the latest in town – it’s only a click away!

Memorial Day 2013

The weather held clear and fair as hun-dreds of people came to honor andthank those who have given their livesfor our country.

Citizen’s Fire Academy The inaugural Citizen’s Fire Academy held its graduation onMay 20. Fifteen residents spent eight weeks gaining newinsights into how firefighters/paramedicsperform their duties and serve the commu-nity. The Fire Department intends to hostthis event annually. For more information

on the program, call the Department at(630) 736-3650 or visit our website atwww.streamwood.org.

Recently re-elected Village Board members were sworn-in May 9



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VillageInformation

Village Clerk Kittie Kopitke • Email: [email protected]

HANOVER TOWNSHIP RECYCLING EXTRAVAGANZA! On Saturday, August 3, Hanover Township wil l again host its Recycling Extravaganza at the Township campus (250 S Route 59,Bartlett) from 8:00 am -1:00 pm. Drop off electronics, prescription drugs, batteries, cell phonesand much more. Shredding will also be available. For a list of accepted items, visitwww.hanover-township.org or call (847) 888-8329. This free event is open to all residents.

DO YOU LOVE A PARADE? Consider being in our Summer Celebration Parade. TheCommunity Relations Commission is looking for marchers to represent their heritage. Wear tra-ditional clothes, or march with the flag of your ancestors. Call Jean at (630) 736-3816 to join.

BLOOD DRIVE – AUGUST 28! Give the gift of life! Our Blood Commission will host a drive onAugust 28 at Village Hall between 2:00 – 8:00 pm. Call Chairman Jan Klee at (630) 289-9599 formore information or to register. Walk-ins are always welcome!

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CPR for HealthcareProviders

The Streamwood Fire Department continues tooffer CPR classes for healthcare providers whoneed certification. The next classes are scheduledfor July 13 and August 10. The cost is $50 forresidents ($65 for non-residents). Contact theFire Department at (630) 736-3650, or visit us

online at www.streamwood.org, for a sched-ule of classes.

Summer Fun and SafetyFireworks, barbecues, family, and friends aregreat combinations for summer fun. Look outfor hidden danger. Keep children and animalsaway from grills and fire pits. Never set offfireworks or use sparklers. Sparkler injuriesaccount for almost 20% of all firework injuries.Use glow sticks instead to keep your family safe.

AARP Drivers SafetyOn August 13 and 15, from 9:00 am – 1:00pm, the Police Department will host an AARPDriver Safety Program. Participants must attendboth days. To register, call Commander Hart at(630) 736-3706.

Get Information Fast –Register for Citizen Alerts The Village offers residents a great way to keepinformed on the latest information – CitizenAlerts. The Alert System allows emergency ser-vice providers to quickly contact members of ourcommunity with important information. The sys-tem is used in hundreds of communities to solveand prevent crimes, and avert disasters. As longas you have a traditional landline phone, youare automatically signed up for this service.But, if you only use a cell phone, or if you want

to receive notification at work or by email, youneed to register.

Registration is easy. Simply go to the Village’s website at www.streamwood.org, and lookfor the Citizen Alert link on our home page. Nocomputer? Stop by the Police Department and

we’ll help you get signed up.

Branch Pick-up Schedule The 2013 Curbside Branch Pick-up program continues. The Village is divided into four areas. Pleasecheck the map to determine your area. Each area is picked up only once per month.

Place your branches on the parkway with the cut ends facing the street, by 6:00 am on the designateddate for your area. Branches should be no greater than six inches (6”) in diameter, though they may beany length.

Please remember – It is important to have your branches out Monday morning. Please be patient ifyour branches are still at the curb Monday afternoon. They will be picked up during your pick-up week.

Area 1(North of Schaumburg Rd)July 1August 5September 3October 7

Area 2(West of Oltendorf Rd)July 8August 12September 9October 14

Area 3(East of Oltendorf Rd)July 15August 19September 16October 21

Area 4

(South of Irving Park Rd)July 22August 26September 23October 28

Thank you for your help and participation in this program. If you have any questions please contact theForestry Division of Public Works at (630) 736-3850.



Community News

SEED Event and Art ExpoHundreds of residents enjoyed StreamwoodEnvironmental Education Day (SEED) and our ArtAppreciation around the World events on April27. Attendees enjoyed walking between bothevents along the path between Village Hall

and Poplar Creek Library. At the Art Expo,residents enjoyed speaking to artists, watch-ing them create art, or making their own art

with powders. At the SEED event, residentslearned useful gardening tips and conserva-tion techniques, saw the latest hybrid vehicles,and enjoyed a bird s of prey demonstration. E-waste and used prescription drugs were also collected during theSEED event. Nearly 14,000 lbs. of electronic waste and 45 lbs. of unused prescription drugs were collected!

Pace Bus Ventra CardsPace Bus is rolling out its new Ventra Card system, which allows customers to pay for rides like they do for every-day purchases. Customers can choose Ventra Cards, Ventra Tickets (single-ride and 1-day passes), and bank-

issued debit and credit cards equipped with a contactless chip. Customers simply “tap” any of these paymentcards to quickly board trains and buses. Cash will still be accepted. Customers are encouraged to visitwww.ventrachicago.com for details and to register.

Early Warning Systems Save Lives There are two different outdoor warning systems. The Village operates the outdoor emergency warning system,designed to give advanced warning in case of an imminent threat due to attack or severe weather. The sustainedblare of this warning siren can be heard on the first Tuesday of every month at 10:00 am. If you hear this siren atany other time, take cover immediately and utilize the Emergency Broadcast System on local TV or radio stations.

The Park District operates a lightning prediction system, which is activated when conditions are likely to producelightning strikes. These sirens have a different sound: three, 15-second horn blasts. If activated, go indoors untilan “all-clear" siren (three, 5-second blasts) is heard. Sirens are located at Park Place, Hoosier Grove, Rahlf’s

Woods, and Sunny Hill. The District test their system every other Tuesday.For details on the emergency warning system, call the PoliceDepartment at (630) 736-3700. For more on the lightning predictionsystem, call the Park District at (630) 372-PARK.

Employment CounselingHanover Township in conjunction with the Illinois Department ofEmployment Security, WorkNet and area community colleges offers jobcounseling to help residents develop an employment plan for all types of

work. Job counseling is available at the Astor Avenue Community Center inHanover Park, and the Community Relations Office in Elgin, from 8:30am-4:30 pm. To schedule an appointment, call (630) 540-9085.

School Supplies Neededfor Backpack ProgramCan you help the youth of our community

with school supplies? The Township’sBackpack Giveaway Program is collecting school supplies for the fall.Items needed include backpacks, notebooks, loose leaf paper, pencils,markers, crayons, scissors, flash drives, blue pens and glue sticks.Supplies can be dropped off at the Township offices (250 S Route 59,Bartlett), Astor Avenue Community Center, or the Community RelationsOffice in Elgin. Please contact the Township at (630) 540-9085 to help.

CommunityNews

Go Green . . .How to Get a “Green”LawnWe all like a nice green lawn. What about a“green” lawn? The fertilizer or weed killeyou use can impact our water qualityConsider these tips, from the Natural Resource

Conservancy Commission, to a “green” lawn.• Don’t bag grass. Clippings left on thelawn

add nitrogen and reduce fertilizer use.

• Keep it long. Long grasses shade weedsMow no closer than 3 inches to reduce pes-ticide use.

• Use natural herbicides. Boiling watersoap solutions and vinegar can kill many weeds on contact.

• Water well. Lawns need about one inchof water to be well irrigated. Make a wate

gauge – a cup or container with a ruler –and use a timer to figure out how long thesprinkler has to run to get to one inch.Water no more than once per week.

• Water wisely. It is not necessary to waterinhot, dryweatherwhengrassgoes dormantdormant grass will recover in the fall.

• Consider a rain barrel. Collect waterfrom roof and eave downspouts and use to water your lawn. Be sure to use a deep col-lection barrel, however, to avoid creating ahabitat for mosquitoes.

Advanced DisposalWheel Carts Tired of cleaning up after garbage day? Wanan easier way to dispose of trash and recy-cling? Consider ordering Advanced Disposal’ wheeled carts! They rent wheeled carts forcurbside garbage and recycling pick-up foronly $4/month. For information, visit their website at www.advanceddisposal.comor call (630) 587-8282.

Streamwood OaksGolf Club

565 Madison Drive

Streamwood, Il(630) 483-1881

or [email protected]

Buy One Green Fee,Get One Free!

Cart required butnot included

Not valid with any other offer or pro-motion or for league/outing play

Original coupon must be presented attime of play. Duplications not accepted.

Offer expires 9/30/13

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Poplar Creek Library NewsZombie Origami

Drop in the Young Adult (YA) Department July 11, 18 and 25 at 4:30 pm forZombie Origami and Sculpting. Help us make a diorama for display in August.

Teen Volunteers Race, Draw, Dance and Code! Teen summer volunteers will be running a wide varie ty of programs (undesupervision) in the YA Department. Stop by for:• MarioKartRacesforkidsages10andunderwillbeheldJune28orJuly26at11:3

am in Room One. Prizes from Game Stop. Limit 24. Registration required.

• Craft, Dance, Food and Fun parties for ages 10 and under will be held July 1or July 22 at 11:00 am in Room One. Limit 24. Registration required.

• Learn html coding for web design for ages 9 and up, on Thursdays July 11, 18

25, and August 1 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm in Room One. Participants musattend all four sessions. Space is limited. Registration required.

• Learn to Draw Manga Style on Thursdays from 2:00 to 4:00 pm in YA ServicesFor ages 9 and older. Registration required. Japanese-style refreshments.

To register or for questions, call YA Services at (630) 483-4928.

Job Workshops ContinueIllinois WorkNet continues its employment workshops at the Library. Workshops wil l be held in Meet ing Room One on Saturday, July 20th , and again onSaturday, August 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The program will offer help with resumes, cover lette rs, inter viewing, and networking. To regis ter, calReception at (630) 483-4910.

Book Discussion GroupsNow that the hot, sticky weather is upon us, what can a person do to cool offand stimulate the brain? Join a library book discussion club! Do you likemysteries or a wider variety of books? Prefer morning groups? The PoplaCreek Library has three different discussion groups to match peoples’ busyschedules and reading interest. Prior registration is not necessary. Books areavailable a month prior to the meeting at the Reader’s Advisory/Fiction Desk.

The Children’s Department has a lot planned for the end ofsummer! For the latest info, check our website calendar under the Programs &Events tab at www.poplarcreeklibrary.org.

Gail Borden NewsAuthors on the Fox Join Gail Borden Library for book discussions with local and inspirational authors. Book sales and signing will follow each program. Please register at www.gailborden.info , by calling (847) 429-4698, or in person at the Main Library

or Rakow Branch.

On Sunday July 21, meet Elgin native Shannon (Wapole) Stoker, who is excited tospeak about her first book. Stoker has a BS and JD from Northern IllinoisUniversity, but she is also a proud graduate of Highland Elementary, Kimball Middleand Larkin High School. Her novel The Registry is the first in a three-book seriesbeing published by HarperCollins. Ms. Stoker will be speaking from 2:00-3:30 pm inthe Meadows Community Rooms.

Bette Fetter, founder and CEO of Young Rembrandts, will shareinsights from her new book, Being Visual , and discuss strategiesto increase your visual learner's success in school. Bette hasspent more than 20 years researching the impact of art on chil-dren's education. She will share tips on making homework easi-er and increasing your child's self-confidence. Ms. Fetter will be speaking on August22, from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Elgin Room.

2nd Annual Edible Book Festival: Eat on the Wild SideCalling all amateur and professional bakers! Create an ediblebook with a theme inspired by a favorite tale or pun on afamous title, or simply create one in the shape of a book.

Prizes will be awarded for the children/teen, horror/mystery,and wildlife categories in three groups: families (includes age 9and younger), ages 10 to 16, and age 17 and older. Register in person July 15 toAugust 5 at the Main Library or Rakow Branch to receive a free cake board on whichto display your cake. The cakes will be on display August 17 and 18.

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!Businesses can support literacy by offering a small discount when a customershows their Gail Borden Library Card throughout September. The program brings

more people into your business and gets everyone to usetheir library card. For information, contact Liz Clemmonsat (847) 429-4698.Parks &

Libraries

Park NewsSunny Hill Splash Pad

The Splash Pad is open daily through September, weather permitting. Hours of operation are 11:00am – 8:00 pm and it is FREE to all patrons. Privateparty rentals are available daily 9:30 – 11:00 amand offer exclusive use of the Splash Pad and the

Thoroughbred Shelter along with a staff member dur-ing the time of the rental. For more information please call (630) 483-3135.

New Brochures The new fall brochure, full of new and exciting programs, classes and specialevents, will be available for pick-up and registration on August 1 at all ParkDistrict facilities and throughout the Village.

Touch-A-TruckHave you ever wondered how those big trucks work?Want to see them up close and personal? Join usAugust 6 from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon at Park PlaceFamily Recreation Center for our annual Touch-A-

Truck event! Free for all ages!

Back to School Summer Bash!

Enjoy a FREE family evening of fun, Friday, August 16 from 6:30-8:00 pm at HoosieGrove Park. Moonwalk, games, crafts, and fun back to school prizes and coupons!

Building Block PreschoolPreschool is taking registration for the 2013-2014 school year that beginsSeptember 9. We offer Breakfast Club, Early Bird Preschool, Pre-K Kare Klub anAfter School Club for working parents. Call (630) 483-3025 for more information.


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School District U-46 News

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan VisitsStreamwood High School

It’s not every day that high school students get the attention of our nation’s top education

official. But in May, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan not only made a special visitto Streamwood High School, he sampled the cheesecake batter made by culinary arts stu-dents; he learned about a prosthetic leg a student is designing in a Project Lead the Wayclass; and, he talked about reading with students in a reading intervention class.

After talking to students one-on-one, Secretary Duncan sat down for a roundtable discus-sion with board members, ETA representatives, teachers, current students and formerstudent board member Jacqueline Martinez, who is a graduate of Streamwood High School.

The discussion centered on U-46’s efforts to close theequity andexcellence gap,professionadevelopment for teachers including National Board Certification, and college readiness rateas measured by ACT scores. Secretary Duncan discussed with Jacqueline, and current students Nabeel Baig and Kiana Leveritt, the value of AP courses and teacher guidance.

Oakhill Elementary Welcomes New Principal Laura Alegria

Ms. Laura Alegria has been selected to serve as the new Principal of Oakhill Elementary

She has served as Intern/Assistant Principal at Glenbrook Elementary since August, 2012Prior to this position, Ms. Alegria was a bilingual teacher at Larsen Middle School andMcKinley Elementary School. As a teacher, she participated in the development and implementation of curriculum of English as a Second Language for parents and communitmembers. She also was part of the District’s Teacher Mentor Program.

Online Registration -- School Starts August 19, 2013

Have you completed online registration for your children for the 2013-2014 schooyear? Don’t forget, the first day of school is August 19, 2013. All current U-46 students should complete online registration and payment. Go to www.u-46.org anclick on the Infinite Campus Portal Button. You need your username and password tcomplete online registration. Username and password questions should be directed t

the U-46 HelpDesk at (847) 888-5000 ext. 429, Monday-Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm

Kindergarten or preschool students, students who are new to U-46 or students whhave a change of address must be registered at one of the U-46 Summer RegistratioEvents at Bartlett High School, Elgin High School, Abbott Middle School, South ElgiHigh School, or Streamwood High School on July 10, from 9:00 am– 2:00 pm, oJuly 17, from 3:00 pm–7:00 pm. Anyone who needs help with online registratiocan also attend. For more registration information, visit www.u-46.org.

U.S. Secretary for Education Arne Duncan (center) visited Streamwood High School and met with Dr. Torres and current and former SHS students.



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Billie D. Roth ……………………………Village PresidentKittie L. Kopitke………………………………Village Clerk

TrusteesMichael Baumer ……………………………………………………Community AffairsWilliam Carlson ………………………………………………………………FinanceJames Cecille ……………………………………………………………Public WorksWilliam Harper……………………………….........................................LegislativeGuy Patterson …………………………………………………Community DevelopmentMary Thon ………………………………………………………………Public Safety

StaffGary O’Rourke ………………………………………………………Village ManagerJohn Peterson …………………………………………Community Development DirectorMary Johnson …………………………………………………………Finance DirectorChris Clark …………………………………………………………………Fire ChiefSharon Caddigan ………………………………………Planning/Human Resources DirectorJames Keegan ……………………………………………………………Police ChiefMatt Mann ………………………………………………………Public Works Director

VILLAGE HALL HOURSMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm

Thursday 8:00 am-7:00 pmCommunity Development Department is open Thursday evenings until 7:00 pm during daylight s avings hours

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MEETINGS/ACTIVITIES CALENDARJULY3 Zoning Board of Appeals 7:00 pm

4 4th of July Fireworks (see page 1)

4 VILLAGE OFFICES CLOSED -- 4th of July

4 Village Board meeting cancelled

8 Community Relations Commission 7:00 pm

13 CPR for Healthcare Providers (see page 4)

16 Plan Commission 7:00 pm

18 Village Board meeting 7:00 pm

20 Job Seekers Workshop (see page 6) 9:30 am

21 Authors on the Fox: Shannon Stoker (see page 6) 2:00 pm

26-28 SUMMER CELEBRATION (see page 1)

AUGUST

1 Village Board Meeting 7:00 pm

3 Recycling Extravaganza (see page 4) 8:00 am

6 Touch-A-Truck (see page 6) 10:00 am

7 Zoning Board of Appeals 7:00 pm10 CPR for Healthcare Providers (see page 4)

12 Community Relations Commission 7:00 pm

15 Village Board meeting 7:00 pm

17 Job Seekers Workshop (see page 6) 9:30 am

19 U-46 First Day of School (see page 7)

20 Plan Commission 7:00 pm

22 Authors on the Fox: Bette Fetter (see page 6) 7:00 pm

28 BLOOD DRIVE VILLAGE HALL 2:00-8:00 pm

Summer Celebration 2013(continued from page 1)

Don’t miss our fireworks Saturday night at 9:15 pm – it’s always a blast! Ourannual golf outing begins Sunday, July 28 with a shot-gun start at 7:30 am. Themusic, food, and fun continue through 8:00 pm. Free shuttle buses make gettingto and from the park a breeze. Entrance to Summer Celebration is always free.It’s the most fun you can have all summer!

Summer Celebration is sponsored by the Streamwood Chamber of Commerce, ParkDistrict and Village. We also rely on the generous support of many local businesses

including:

Bo-Mei • Brolite

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