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June 2008 News from the Village of Hoffman Estates

Celebrate diversity through unity

The Village of Hoffman Estates is a Photo courtesy James Hojnacki growing community that is enriched by the diversity of its residents.

The Cultural Awareness Commission will celebrate Hoff- The day begins at 9 a.m. with a continental breakfast. The man Estates’ diversity by hosting its ninth annual Unity Day 2k walk starts at 9:30 a.m. Celebrate with us by enjoy- celebration. Experience the different sights, sounds and tastes ing ethnic foods, family-friendly activities and watching of your Village through a variety of multicultural entertain- performers on stage. There is no cost for this event, and a gift ment and food. will be given to the ﬁ rst 125 to arrive. Participants will also get a chance to visit with a Police Department K-9 unit along Unity Day will be held on Saturday, June 28, from 9 a.m. to with the opportunity to see a ﬁ re truck. Master Gardeners 1 p.m. at the Virginia Mary Hayter Village Green, located will also be on hand for all of your gardening questions. on Prairie Stone Parkway off Route 72 in the Prairie Stone Business Park. Everyone from the surrounding area is invited [continued on page 3] to attend.

In this issue Mulch and Health and Human Safe disposal p7 p12 ﬁ re safety ...... 2 Services news ...... 5 of broken CFL bulbs . . . . .11 A message from Clerk’s corner ...... 5 Summer concert Mayor McLeod ...... 3 Fourth of July series information . . . . . 12 Community briefs ...... 4 information ...... 7 June calendar ...... 15 Mulch and ﬁ re safety

Mulch. Danger. • Make sure that your mulch is spread out evenly, just deep enough to do the job. These two words don’t often appear in the same sentence, but each • If your landscape mulch is four inches deep or more, go around the year during the warm spring and summer months, hundreds of house and turn it over occasionally to avoid heat build up. This also gets mulch fi res are reported across the country. These fi res start out some air into the mulch and makes the mulch look better. small and undetected, but can eventually grow into a devastat- ing blaze. Below average rainfall, extremely dry conditions, warm • Use smoking materials responsibly. Use only approved receptacles for temperatures and abnormal winds increase the risk of serious dam- materials such as matches, cigarettes and cigars. age from mulch fi res. Decorative landscape lighting, the careless • Report any smoke or fi re that you see in mulch by calling 9-1-1. If you disposal of smoking products, lumped charcoal or fi replace ashes see anything smoldering, put it out if you can and call 9-1-1. If the burn- can also ignite mulch. ing material is not thoroughly wet or removed, it may reignite. Organic mulches, such as wood chips and tree bark, will decom- • Use only the manufacturer’s recommended size/wattage for yard light pose like a compost. This creates a chemical reaction that gives bulbs. off heat. Typically, organic mulch that is piled too deeply – more • Ensure proper clearance to electrical devices, such as decorative lights, than a few inches – can build up heat and spontaneously ignite. by following the manufacturer’s specifi cations. Use only electrical While spontaneous combustion is rare, it can happen under ideal devices and cords listed for outdoor use. conditions. One can never be too careful when dealing with what is • Consider using non-organic products, such as crushed rocks, stone or essentially decorative kindling. pea gravel. You have to replenish organic wood mulches every year or Use caution and common sense, and follow these guidelines to two, but with the stone, you don’t have to. This will save you money in prevent a mulch fi re from happening to you: the long run, and we all like that. • Keep mulch beds as moist as possible, especially during warm, dry If you have any questions about mulch safety, contact Community weather. Health Nurse Teresa Alcure by phone at 847-781-4865, or by e-mail at [email protected]. • Maintain at least 18 inches of clearance between the edge of the mulch and combustible building materials, such as decks and vinyl siding.

Freshly planted fl owers in mulch outside Village Hall Hoffman Estates fi refi ghters battle a blaze

Mulch retains moisture for healthy trees Right Wrong

Placing mulch around trees can help them maintain a healthy condition throughout the growing season. Mulching slows evaporation of soil moisture, which increases the availability of both moisture and soil nutrients for utilization by the tree’s root system. A word of caution: don’t pile mulch against the trunk of the tree. Also, excessive mulch (more than four inches) can inhibit the ﬂ ow of oxygen to the root system, and cause decay and smothering.

The CITIZEN is published monthly by the Village of Hoffman Estates as a public information service for residents and businesses. Editor: Doug Schultz Previous editions are available online at www.hoffmanestates.org. This publication may not be reprinted or reproduced as a whole Telephone: 847-781-2609 2 or in part without written permission from the Hoffman Estates Village Manager. © 2008. All rights reserved. [email protected] Unity Day [continued from cover]

Pearl Henderson, chair of the Cultural Awareness Commission, commented, “Unity Day is a great way to celebrate the diversity of our community. The food, entertainment and people are what make Hoffman Estates so special.” Mayor William D. McLeod echoed her sentiment: “The Village is very proud of its diverse culture, and each year we celebrate Unity Day in heart- warming fashion. I strongly encourage all residents to attend this meaningful event.” A message from Mayor McLeod

Did you know that the Village of Hoffman Estates has over 35 active boards and commissions? These Village- sponsored volunteer groups range from the Youth, Veterans Memorial and Sister Cities Commissions, to our Emergency Services and Disaster Agency (ESDA), Police and Fireﬁ ghters Pension Board, and Stormwater Management Committee.

On Thursday, May 15, the Board of Trustees and I ofﬁ cially acknowledged all of the boards and commission members’ contributions to our volunteer corps. This appreciation dinner was held at The Stonegate Conference Centre, located at 2401 W. Higgins Road.

A gospel choir performs at Unity Day in 2005 About 250 of Hoffman Estates’ most valued assets came out to celebrate volunteerism. Certifi cates of appreciation Schedule were awarded, and each guest left with a complimentary • 9:30 a.m. compact fl uorescent lamp (CFL) light bulb, which 2k walk/fl ag contest/continental breakfast demonstrates the impact of our Green Initiatives Commission, as well as the Village’s commitment to • 9:30 a.m. “greening.” DJ Nelson Saez • 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. In this very issue of the Citizen, several of our commission- Grupo Folklorico Quetzal (Hispanic dance group) sponsored events are featured. Unity Day, on the cover, is • 10:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. a celebration of diversity hosted by the Cultural Awareness Mayor’s speech/awards for fl ag contest Commission. Sunday Afternoon at the Sunderlage Farm is a Historical Sites Commission-sponsored event that • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. highlights Hoffman Estates history. Embracing our Lunch community pride, the Environmental Commission is • 11:05 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. asking residents to nominate a “great-looking” home Midwest Buddhist Temple Taiko Group (drummers) or neighborhood on page 11. And, once again, the Arts • 11:30 a.m. to noon Commission is having their annual Summer Sounds on the Indian dance by students of Vidya Babu Green concert series at the Virginia Mary Hayter Village Green in the Prairie Stone Business Park. The details for • Noon to 12:30 p.m. these performances are on page 12. Second Baptist Church of Elgin choral ensemble • 12:35 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. I don’t even need to mention our Fourth of July Mayer School of Irish Dance Commission, who’s popular fi ve day-long festival on the Village Hall grounds attracts thousands of people from • 12:50 p.m. to 12:55 p.m. across the Chicagoland area. Cultural Awareness Commission chair comments • 12:55 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering for a board or DJ Nelson Saez commission, please call 847-781-2606. We’d love to welcome you to the family! • 1 p.m. Unity Day ends

If you have any questions, call 847-781-2606. Come out and show your unity!

Hoffman Estates Citizen • June 2008 3 Community briefs Tornado siren Subsidized Taxi Program Have you considered applying for the procedure Village’s new Subsidized Taxi Program? Residents who are over 60 years old, have a During the spring and summer months, disability or meet low-income requirements there is an increased chance of severe can register. The program provides up to weather, including tornados. The follow- 10 coupons per month, each worth $5, that ing information is important to know in can be used for taxi rides beginning or end- the event that we experience a tornado or ing in the Village. There are currently three damaging winds. taxi providers from which to choose. Contact the Transportation and Engineering Division Proposed CN acquisition of EJ&E update at 847-252-5800 with questions, to obtain Canadian National (CN) has proposed to an application or for more information. An acquire the Elgin Joliet & Eastern (EJ&E) application and information packet can also railroad, which runs through the western be found on the Village’s Web site. area of the Village. As part of the acquisition process, the Surface Transportation Board Sunday afternoon at the (STB) has decided to conduct an Environ- Sunderlage Farmhouse mental Impact Statement (EIS) of the CN Learn about Hoffman Estates history, Tornado siren outside Village Hall proposal. During the initial public comment including the Sunderlage Farmhouse and the period on the scope of the environmental Greve Cemetery. This Historical Sites Com- Northwest Central Dispatch System study, the Village, its residents and many mission-sponsored event will be held at the (NWCDS) is the agency that dispatches others submitted their concerns. The STB Sunderlage Farmhouse on the corner of all emergency and non-emergency services recently completed a fi nal scope of study for Volid Drive and Vista Lane on Sunday, to our residents and businesses. NWCDS the environmental review, available on their June 22, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. There will be has recently modifi ed their tornado Web site. The STB anticipates completing a a free petting zoo and tours of the house. The siren activation procedure. In the past, draft environmental study towards the end of Schaumburg Township Historical Society tornado sirens were activated whenever a the summer. Upon the STB’s release of these will provide ice cream. tornado was spotted within 30 miles of draft documents, there will be additional our Village, regardless of the direction the opportunities for public comment on the ac- Sunderlage Farmhouse tornado was traveling. Now, sirens will be quisition. Information will be provided once activated only if Hoffman Estates is in the the draft EIS is available. potential path of the tornado. Therefore, if you hear the sirens, you need to im- House numbers required mediately seek shelter because a tornado is In the event a resident needs police or fi re heading towards the Village. service, quick response depends on the house numbers being clearly visible. The Village’s Talk to family members and have a plan Municipal Code requires that street address in place. Everyone should know where numbers of all homes be displayed and vis- to go during a storm. Have fl ashlights, a ible from the street, or at least from 100 feet fi rst aid kit, a battery-operated radio and a away. Police, fi re and paramedic personnel Free bike helmets cell phone available. Establish a predeter- depend on house numbers to ensure that no mined meeting place for family members The Hoffman Estates Police Department of- to meet after the storm. time is wasted responding to an emergency fers free bike helmets to families who cannot situation. Residents who do not have street afford to purchase them. Anyone interested When tornado sirens go off, residents numbers properly displayed can be fi ned a in obtaining helmets should contact the should immediately seek shelter in their minimum of $50. Community Relations Section at basements or a lower-level inner hallway We want your photos! 847-781-2830. Many sizes are available, or closet, away from windows and doors. but quantities are limited. Also, all bicycles If time allows, cover yourself with a mat- Interested in getting your pictures featured should be registered with the Police Depart- tress or a strong piece of furniture, such in the Citizen? Submit your efforts to ment. This service is as a heavy table. Use your arms to cover [email protected]. Images also free. your neck and head. Time should not be should be high resolution (300 dpi or better), wasted calling the Police Department in JPG format. All photography will become or the 9-1-1 dispatch center, asking why the property of the Village of Hoffman the sirens are going off. Seeking immedi- Estates. If you have any questions, call ate shelter could prevent severe injury or 847-781-2609. death. During a storm, call 9-1-1 only if you need emergency services, or to report a medical emergency situation.

4 Hoffman Estates Citizen • June 2008 Healthy body, healthy mind ... news from Health and Human Services

Adult health clinics Child immunization clinics Your monthly health tip Health and Human Services provides Health and Human Services offers two Hepatitis A is a liver disease caused by free testing for blood pressure, diabetes monthly child immunization clinics. the hepatitis A virus (HAV), and can and hemoglobin. Total cholesterol is The cost is $5 per shot for residents of affect anyone. HAV is found in the feces provided for $6. No appointments are the Village of Hoffman Estates, Village of persons with hepatitis A. HAV is necessary. For best results, do not eat of Schaumburg and Hanover Town- usually spread from person-to-person by four hours before the diabetes test. ship; $7 for all other communities (cash, putting something in the mouth (even check or AllKids only please!). The though it might look clean) that has • Schaumburg Barn clinics are intended for children who been contaminated with the stool of a 231 Civic Drive, Schaumburg are underinsured (health insurance does person with hepatitis A. Good personal Dates: June 4 & 18 and July 2 & 16 not cover immunizations) or do not hygiene and proper sanitation can help Time: 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. have health insurance. Shot records are prevent hepatitis A. Vaccines are also (Note: the cholesterol test is required for children to receive an available for long-term prevention of not available at the Schaumburg Barn) immunization. There are no Children’s HAV infection in persons 12 months of • Hoffman Estates Village Hall main entrance or Baby Clinics in July. age and older. The vaccine requires two 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates injections (the second shot given six to Dates: June 11 and July 9 • Children’s Clinic 12 months after the ﬁ rst) for 100 percent Time: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (ages two months to 18 years) protection. Health and Human Services All communities welcome has this vaccine for adults and children • Hoffman Estates Park District Village Hall main entrance Community Center & Ice Arena over the age of one. For more informa- 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates* tion, call 847-781-4850. 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates Date: June 16 and July 21 Dates: June 2 Microscopic closeup of the hepatitis A virus Time: 11 a.m. to noon Time: 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. • Schaumburg Township *Please note location change 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates • Hoffman Baby Clinic Date: June 19 and July 17 (ages two months to kindergarten) Time: noon to 1 p.m. Hoffman Estates residents only Village Hall main entrance 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates Clinic schedules are available online! Visit Dates: June 10 Time: Appointments are required www.hoffmanestates.org/government/ Welcome new businesses! departments-hhs.shtml. RJ’s Pantry Convenience store 1710 W. Algonquin Road

Pinoy Republic (inside Unimart) Gift shop 1038 W. Golf Road

Adams School of Driving Driving school Clerk’s corner 1047 W. Golf Road

Are you looking for information that is Thomson Memory Center not contained in the Village’s Municipal Medical practice Code? Under the Freedom of Information 2300 Barrington Road, #400 Act (FOIA), you can have access to public information and documents. Fill out the Travelex International FOIA form located on our Web site under Travel agency the “Forms” link on the right-hand side, and 2061 Barrington Road submit it to the appropriate department. National Bedding Company/Serta By Bev Romanoff Contact the Clerk’s ofﬁ ce at 847-781-2625, or Corporate ofﬁ ces/R&D Hoffman Estates Village Clerk e-mail [email protected]. 2600 Forbes Ave.

Hoffman Estates Citizen • June 2008 5 Historian’s

Code briefs notebook By Pat Barch, Hoffman Estates Village Historian

Latex paint disposal When I moved to down (I guess some things If you want to read a good Latex paint can be disposed of Hoffman Estates in the never change!). book, you may be served by through your regular household spring of 1965, there was a the Barrington Area Library, lot of construction going on. It’s amazing to see how Gail Borden Public Library trash collection service. Residents Hoffman Estates has grown are required to let the leftover paint The town wasn’t very big District, Palatine Public at the time, but I knew that to the north and west, from Library District or the Scha- harden either by air drying, or by Plum Grove Road on the adding sand or kitty litter to speed up would soon change. Clouds umburg Township District of dust would rise up each east, Palatine Road on the Library. the process. You can then dispose of north to Beverly Road on the the cans on your collection day. morning as bulldozers went to work on another area west. Our Village now covers Because our Village is so just west of the Highlands. 19 square miles, and spreads spread out, we belong to I would dust off my tables across fi ve townships – Bar- several different townships, every afternoon. On rainy rington, Dundee, Hanover, school districts and librar- days, I’d wash down the Palatine and Schaumburg. ies. With over 4,000 acres of kids and scrape the mud off Ninety-nine percent of the forest preserves, parks and their shoes. I was lucky to Village is in Cook County, golf courses, we still have have grass, but new families but there is a small part in the countryside around us. moving in west of Gentry Kane County. Thirty-three percent of the Road still had to put up with Village is forest preserve. Our children attend school muddy yards and dirty kids. Open land will always be in six different districts. here for our enjoyment. Soon, new developments Consolidated School District began in the pie-shaped area 15, Illinois School District As the years go by and the Branches must not block sidewalks between Higgins and Golf U-46, Community Con- Village continues to grow, I Bushes, shrubs and trees sometimes roads, west of Gannon, and solidated School District 54, do know one thing for sure block the sidewalk, forcing pedestri- out along Hassell Road. Township High School Dis- – no matter where you live in ans – especially schoolchildren – to Eventually, the dust cloths trict 211, Barrington Com- the 19 square miles, all of us walk on the parkway or in the street. could be put away and the munity Unit School District belong to Hoffman Estates. grass was growing green and 220 and Community Unit If parkway tree branches are hang- E-mail Pat Barch at tall, but somehow the kids School District 300 teach the ing over the sidewalk and interfering [email protected] with pedestrians, please report the still needed to be washed youth of Hoffman Estates. location to the Public Works Depart- ment at 847-490-6800. Homeown- “Splash in the Summer” teen pool party ers should properly trim back any excessive landscape growth abutting The Hoffman Estates Police Department and the Hoffman Estates Park District will host public sidewalks on their property. their annual “Splash in the Summer” pool party for teens on Saturday, June 21, from 6 p.m. These trimmings should be disposed to 8 p.m. at Seascape Aquatic Center, 1300 Moon Lake Blvd. This year’s event is a great op- of properly through composting, portunity for teens to start off the summer and meet police offi cers. A DJ will spin today’s or through the Village’s yard-waste hottest music, and great prizes will be raffl ed throughout the evening. Tickets are free, and can disposal program. be picked up at any Park District location as well as the Hoffman Estates Police Department beginning Monday, June 2. Hope to see you all there! Garbage toter storage Residents who use garbage toters for Last year’s pool party at Seascape Aquatic Center the storage and disposal of household garbage are reminded that toters can only be placed inside a garage or structure, or in side yards behind the principle building line. Please remove toters from the curbside no later than 10 p.m. on the day of your collection, and please do not leave the toter on the driveway. For more information, contact the Code Enforcement Divi- sion at 847-781-2631.

6 Hoffman Estates Citizen • June 2008 Village of Hoffman Estates Fourth of July Festival 2008 July 2 to July 6 Village Hall grounds, 1900 Hassell Road Free parking at ADP building and Muir School Entertainment, carnival, parade, fireworks, food and more! Starship Starring Mickey Thomas July 3, 9 p.m.

The Smithereens July 5, 9 p.m. Fourth of July HOTLINE: 847-252-5446

Sponsored by Arts & Crafts Fair June 28 and June 29

This year, the Arts & Crafts Fair is on Saturday, June 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, June 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the weekend BEFORE the Fourth of July Festival. It will be held on the Police Department grounds at the corner of Gannon Drive and Golf Road. Free parking will be available onsite and at Hoffman Estates High School. Village of Hoffman Estates Fourth of July Festival, July 2 to July 6, 2008 WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 FRIDAY, JULY 4 Carnival Children’s bike parade assembly 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., wristband hours till 8 p.m. 8:45 a.m. Fourth of July parade on Hassell Road Theme: “The Red, White & Blue” 9 a.m. Carnival 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Mr. D’s Magic Show 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Kid’s petting zoo 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Drop-off cooking contest entries Chocolate cake decorating: patriotic creations Chili: heat things up with your best chili Salsa: wake up the judges’ tastebuds THURSDAY, JULY 3 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Judging of cooking contest Carnival 1: 30 p.m., winners announced at 2 p.m. 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., wristband hours till 8 p.m. Rock-climbing wall Starship Starring Mickey Thomas 9 p.m. Bingo with cash prizes Take Five 3 p.m. Backyard 6 p.m. Band on the Run: The Ultimate Paul McCartney Tribute Show 8 p.m. Fireworks display 9:30 p.m.

Main stage Food tent Village of Hoffman Estates Fourth of July Festival, July 2 to July 6, 2008 SATURDAY, JULY 5 SUNDAY, JULY 6 Carnival Carnival 1 p.m. to 11 p.m., wristband hours till 5 p.m. 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., wristband hours till 5 p.m. Kid’s petting zoo Diaper derby 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Open to children under 12 months old Watermelon eating contest Must be crawling only – no walkers How fast can you eat half a watermelon? 1 p.m. Three categories include 6-10 years old, Kid’s petting zoo 11-17 years old and 18 years and older 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Mr. D’s Magic Show Bike auction 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Viewing - 1:30 p.m. Rock-climbing wall Live auction - 2 p.m. Bingo with cash prizes Mr. D’s Magic Show 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Bags tournament Signup required prior to the event Rock-climbing wall Two (2) to a team Bingo with cash prizes 3 p.m. Jilliane BrownLine Fiasco 3 p.m. 6 p.m. Water balloon toss contest 7th Heaven 3 p.m. 8 p.m. The Fairlanes 7 p.m. The Smithereens 9 p.m.

Food vendors

The Brat Shop Jethro’s Corn & Spuds Culver’s Katie’s All-American Deli Grampy’s Hillbilly Kettle Korn Macaroni Grill Hoffman Estates Athletic Association/ The Malt Shoppe Police Benevolent Fund Uncle Zorba’s Jake’s Pizza Windsor Fudge Village of Hoffman Estates Fourth of July Festival, July 2 to July 6, 2008 FREE CONCERTS FESTIVAL HOURS Thursday, July 3 Wednesday, July 2* Starship Starring Mickey Thomas - 9 p.m. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, July 4 *carnival only Take Five - 3 p.m. (in the food tent) Thursday, July 3 Backyard - 6 p.m. 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Band on the Run: Friday, July 4 The Ultimate Paul McCartney Tribute Show - 8 p.m. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 5 Saturday, July 5 Jilliane - 3 p.m. (in the food tent) 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. The Fairlanes - 7 p.m. The Smithereens - 9 p.m. Sunday, July 6 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 6 BrownLine Fiasco - 6 p.m. 7th Heaven - 8 p.m. Wristband days! Wednesday, July 2, & Thursday, July 3 VISIT THE HOFFMAN ESTATES 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., all rides just $10 FIRE DEPARTMENT FAMILY AREA Saturday, July 5, & Sunday, July 6 Saturday, July 5 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., all rides just $20 Vehicle extrication - 3 p.m. “MegaPass” – good for entire ﬁ ve-day festival! Sunday, July 6 All rides just $50! Available at the carnival ticket ofﬁ ce. High-angle rescue - 4 p.m. PARADE INFORMATION SEE THE FIREWORKS! Friday, July 4 - 9:30 p.m. Theme: “The Red, White & Blue” Friday, July 4 - 9 a.m., Hassell Road

Food pantry donations at the parade

Bring your nonperishable canned or boxed goods and paper products to donate during the parade to the Celebrations Commission’s ﬂ oat for the Township Food Pantries. Monetary donations are also accepted. Safe disposal of broken CFL light bulbs

Compact ﬂ uorescent lamp (CFL) light • Use sticky tape, such as duct tape, to pick Estates and the Solid Waste Agency of bulbs contain a very small amount of up any remaining glass fragments and Northern Cook County (SWANCC) offer mercury sealed within the glass tubing. powder. a free recycling program for CFL bulbs. No mercury is released when the bulbs • On hard surfaces, wipe the area clean Bulbs can be dropped off at the Village are intact or in use. However, there are with damp paper towels or disposable Hall during regular business hours. safety precautions that should be taken wet wipes, and place them in the glass Future cleaning of carpeting or a rug if a bulb is broken. The U.S. Envi- jar or plastic bag. Do not use a vacuum or ronmental Protection Agency (EPA) broom to suck up the broken bulb. • Vent the room before, during and after recommends the following cleanup and vacuuming. disposal guidelines. • On carpeting or a rug, vacuum only the area where the bulb was broken. Remove • The next few times you vacuum, shut off Before cleanup, vent the room the vacuum bag (or empty and wipe the your furnace or air-conditioning system and open a window. • Open a window and leave the room for 15 canister), and put the debris in a sealed minutes or more. plastic bag. • Keep your furnace or air-conditioning system shut off and the window open for • Shut off your furnace or air-conditioning Disposal of cleanup materials at least 15 minutes after vacuuming is system. • Immediately place all cleanup materials completed. outside the building in a protected area. Cleanup steps For more information, visit • Wash your hands after handling the jars or • Carefully scoop up glass fragments and www.energystar.gov/cﬂ s, plastic bags containing cleanup materials. powder using stiff paper or cardboard, www.swancc.org and place them in a glass jar with metal lid • Do not place broken materials in your or call 847-781-2600. or a sealed plastic bag. garbage toter. The Village of Hoffman

Great-looking homes and neighborhoods awards

The nomination deadline for the 10th annual Community Pride Recognition Award is July 18. This program, sponsored by the Environmental Commission, recognizes and honors three “best” landscaping categories: • Single-family detached home • Other than single-family detached home • Neighborhood or homeowners association

Photographs will be taken of areas viewable from the street between August 4 and August 15. Recognition will be made at a Village Board meeting in September. Community Pride Recognition Award nomination form I nominate the residence at: Owner(s) name (if known): Neighborhood/homeowners association: Contact person: Your name and address: Please complete and return to: Hoffman Estates Village Hall c/o Environmental Commission 1900 Hassell Road Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Hoffman Estates Citizen • June 2008 11 Summer Sounds on the Green 2008

JJuneune 119:9: JJulyuly 224:4: Alan Gresik’s Swing Shift Orchestra The Barefoot Hawaiian For the past eight years, Alan Gresik’s Swing Shift Orchestra Specializing in performing Polynesian dance and song, this has performed at the Green Mill Jazz Club in Chicago weekly. 25-member ensemble will take the audience on a virtual trip They bring the music of the ‘30s and ‘40s roaring to life. to Hawaii.

JJuneune 226:6: JJulyuly 331:1: The Maxwell Street Klezmer Band The Jennifer Jennings Band One of the top Klezmer show bands in America, they have The band has been described as, “The Allman Brothers meets performed across America and Europe, engaging audiences Sheryl Crow.” Jennifer has a rich alto voice versatile in singing with humor and energy, regardless of cultural backgrounds. country, rock or ballads.

JJulyuly 110:0: AAugustugust 7:7: The Flat Cats The Daddy-O’s The Flat Cats blend vintage and modern music. The hottest They will remind you of a hot August evening with the radio swing, jazz, jump, blues, standards, modern classics and up and the top down. They perform the coolest rock ‘n’ roll western swing are guaranteed to entertain the audience. from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s.

JJulyuly 117:7: Rhythm City Playing Motown, house, disco, 80’s funk, soulful rock and reggae plus the ballads and swing you desire, Rhythm City is your fresh alternative to everyday formula orchestras.

12 Hoffman Estates Citizen • June 2008 All concerts begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday evening. Bring a blanket and picnic to the lovely amphitheater at the Virginia Mary Hayter Village Green located on Prairie Stone Parkway off Route 72 in the Prairie Stone Business Park, and enjoy the summer concert series featuring these talented performers. For more information, call 847-252-5448, or visit www.hoffmanestatesarts.com.

Directions Weather From the EAST, take Route 72 (Higgins) west of Route 59. If there is threatening weather, call 847-252-5448 after 4 p.m. Turn left on Prairie Stone Parkway to Pratum Avenue (stop or visit www.hoffmanestatesarts.com to fi nd out if the concert sign and fi re station). Turn right, then left into the parking lot will be canceled. If there is lightning, the concert will be can- across from the fi re station. For handicap parking, continue celed for everyone’s safety. west on Prairie Stone Parkway to the next parking lot entrance, just west of the amphitheater. Picnics If you are bringing a picnic, do not bring glass bottles, glasses From the WEST, take Route 72 (Higgins) east. Turn right on or glass containers. This is for the safety of all barefoot pa- Beverly Road to Prairie Stone Parkway. Turn left on Prairie trons. Stone Parkway to Pratum Avenue (stop sign and fi re station). Turn left, then left again into the parking lot across from the Parents fi re station. Do not allow your children to climb the amphitheater walls or Parking on the rocks by the stage and lake. Parking for concerts is east of the venue. The parking lot is Food across the street from the fi re station. Park at the west end of Garibaldi’s will again provide food and drinks at the conces- the lot, and follow the path from the northwest corner of the sion stand. parking lot to the amphitheater. Sponsored by Handicapped parking Village of Hoffman Estates, Hoffman Estates Park District, Handicap parking is west of the venue. The parking lot is Hoffman Estates Arts Commission. shared with businesses. Only those cars with handicap plac- ards may park there. Follow the sidewalks east to the venue. The Village of Hoffman Estates complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). For accessibility assistance, call the ADA coordinator at 847-882-9100.

The sun sets on a thrilling Shirley King performance in late June 2007

Hoffman Estates Citizen • June 2008 13 GGrowingrowing toto GGreenness!reenness! Fireworks alert!

Offi ceMax recycles “Don’t be blinded by the dangers of fi reworks” is the message of the Illinois Society for the consumer electronics Prevention of Blindness (ISPB) this Fourth of July. Please leave fi reworks to the professionals. Help keep electronic equipment In the hands of amateurs, fi reworks can turn a festivity into a tragedy. and their toxic components out It is important to note that, except for novelty fi reworks (e.g., sparklers, snakes, noisemakers), of landfi lls. You can recycle used fi reworks are illegal in Illinois without a permit. Illegal fi reworks (e.g., cherry bombs, M-80s) computer equipment in exchange for in the mainstream could present substantial risks of injury, including blindness, amputations, Offi ceMax coupons. Bring your old burns and even death. computers, monitors, printers, PDAs and cell phones to Offi ceMax, and The ISPB joins the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the National Coun- recycle your equipment for a small cil on Fireworks Safety (NCFS) and others to educate the public on fi reworks safety. Here are fee. You will be rewarded by receiving some practical safety tips: your recycling fee back in coupons that you can use to purchase replace- • Keep children away from all fi reworks ment products. • As bystanders, stay about a quarter of a mile or more away from a professional display, and leave pets at home All equipment is shredded, therefore any data that might remain on the • Observe all state and local laws computer is destroyed. The shred- • If eye injuries do occur, do not touch, rub or press on the injured eye. Seek immediate care from an ding process reduces your equipment eye-care professional or hospital emergency room to pieces the size of a quarter. Those pieces are separated mechanically James A. McKechnie, Jr., executive director of the ISPB reminds us, “If you wish to include into metal, plastic and glass, which fi reworks in your festivities, please leave it to trained pyrotechnic operators. Since injuries can are then sent to smelters, processors occur to bystanders, keep a safe distance, wear safety glasses and obey all laws.” and mills where they will be made into new products. For more information, call the ISPB at 312-922-8710, or visit them online at www.eyehealthillinois.org. Here is a chart outlining the coupon values.

Electronic equipment Customer charge Coupon value

Complete CPU or LCD monitor $20 $30

Large electronics $15 Read more about Hoffman Estates’ $20 Fourth of July Festival on page 7! Medium electronics $10 $15 Ofﬁ ceMax in Hoffman Estates

Small electronics $5 $5

Ofﬁ ceMax is located at 2570 Sutton Road in the Poplar Creek Crossing shopping center.

14 Hoffman Estates Citizen • June 2008 June calendar

*Sunday, June 1 Saturday, June 28 • Veteran’s Flag 84: B.L. Richardson, USMC, WWII & Korea • Arts & Crafts Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at PD grounds Monday, June 2 *Sunday, June 29 • Children’s Clinic, 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at VH • Veteran’s Flag 88: Frank E. McCauley, Army, WWII • Village Board Meeting, 8 p.m. at VH • Arts & Crafts Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at PD grounds Tuesday, June 3 Monday, June 30 • Cultural Awareness Commission, 7:15 p.m. at VH • Children’s Memorial Commission, 6 p.m. at VH • Zoning Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. at VH Wednesday, June 4 • Police Explorers, 3 p.m. at PD • Museum Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. at Sunderlage Farm Village Board Meetings are held on the fi rst and third • Plan Commission, 8 p.m. at VH Monday of each month at 8 p.m. in the VH Board Saturday, June 7 Room, unless otherwise noted. • Fire and Police Commission, 8 a.m. at PD *Sunday, June 8 The Transportation and Road Improvement; Plan- • Veteran’s Flag 85: Robert J. Kolp, Army, WWII ning, Building and Zoning; and General Administra- Monday, June 9 tion and Personnel Committees meetings are held on • 50th Anniversary Commission, 6 p.m. at VH the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the • Utility Commission, 6:30 p.m. at PWC VH Board Room, unless otherwise noted. Tuesday, June 10 • Hoffman Baby Clinic, 10 a.m. to noon at VH The Finance; Public Works and Utilities; and Public • Commission for Senior Citizens, 5:30 p.m. at VH Health and Safety Committees meetings are held on the • Historical Sites Commission, 5:30 p.m. at Sunderlage Farm fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the VH • ESDA, 7:30 p.m. at Moon Lake Fire Station Board Room, unless otherwise noted. Wednesday, June 11 • Community Health Clinic, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at VH VH: Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road *Sunday, June 15 PD: Police Department, 1200 Gannon Drive • Veteran’s Flag 86: Donald F. Boyer, Navy, 1951-1955 PWC: Public Works Center, 2305 Pembroke Ave. Monday, June 16 • Village Board Meeting, 8 p.m. at VH Tuesday, June 17 • Sister Cities Commission, 7 p.m. at VH • Zoning Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. at VH Wednesday, June 18 • Peer Jury, 7 p.m. at PD Sears Centre Arena upcoming events • Plan Commission, 8 p.m. at VH Saturday, June 14 Thursday, June 19 • Adrenaline MMA (Mixed Martial Arts), 6 p.m. • Commission for Disabled Citizens, 6 p.m. at VH Friday and Saturday, June 20 and 21 • Youth Commission, 6 p.m. at VH • Men’s World League USA Volleyball 2008: • Fourth of July Commission, 7:30 p.m. at VH USA vs. Bulgaria, 7 p.m. • Summer Concert Series: “Alan Gresik’s Saturday, June 28 Swing Shift Orchestra,” 7 p.m. at Village Green • Charlie Daniels Band, with *Sunday, June 22 .38 Special and Shooter Jennings, 7:30 p.m. • Veteran’s Flag 87: Charles G. Procter, Army, 1948-1958 Tuesday, Aug. 5 Wednesday, June 25 • Rod Stewart, with Bryan Adams, 7:30 p.m. • Celebrations Commission, 5:30 p.m. at VH Saturday, Oct. 25 • Arts Commission, 7 p.m. at VH • Frankie Valli & The Fours Seasons Tribute on Ice, 7:30 p.m. • Environmental Commission, 7 p.m. at PWC Thursday, June 26 For tickets and more information on upcoming events, • Liquor Servers Training, 7 p.m. at PD visit www.searscentre.com. • Summer Concert Series: “The Maxwell Street Klezmer Band,” 7 p.m. at Village Green Various photos courtesy Mona S. Morrison and James Hojnacki * The fl ag rotation ceremony is held at the Veterans’ Memorial every Sunday at 1 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Those wishing to make a donation for the perpetual mainte- nance of the Memorial may do so at the Village Hall, or by mailing a check to the Veterans’ Memorial c/o the Village of Hoffman Estates, 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169. The casket fl ags of deceased veterans listed on the calendar above will be fl ying at the Veterans’ Memorial in the coming month. The Veterans’ Memorial is located outside the Hoffman Estates Police Department at 1200 Gannon Drive, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169.

Hoffman Estates Citizen • June 2008 15 The Village of Hoffman Estates Now is the time to 1900 Hassell Road Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 www.hoffmanestates.org reinvest in your house

Important phone numbers Now is the perfect time to reinvest in your • Building a deck or patio Hoffman Estates home by making im- Main ...... 847-882-9100 • Remodeling your kitchen provements that can add value in a diffi cult Police and Fire ...... 9-1-1 housing market. • Updating a bathroom Police Administration . . . .847-882-1818 • Constructing a room addition The federal government has approved Fire Administration ...... 847-843-4825 an economic stimulus package that will • Building a shed Public Works ...... 847-490-6800 send rebate checks to qualifying taxpay- • Re-roofi ng your home Health and ers. Qualifying individuals will get up to • Replacing an existing driveway or apron Human Services ...... 847-781-4850 $600 in rebates, while working couples will • Installing or replacing a fence Event Hotline ...... 847-252-5443 receive $1,200. Those with children are eligible for an additional $300 per child. • Energy-effi cient improvements Village offi cials (e.g., windows, insulation, Investing these dollars in home improve- Energy Star-qualifi ed appliances) Mayor ments can offer homeowners a signifi cant William D. McLeod return on investment. The projects that give Some “green” home improvements are Trustees you the best bang for your buck include also eligible for tax credits. Visit Karen V. Mills updating your kitchen, renovating your www.energystar.gov for details. Cary J. Collins bathroom and making outdoor space more For more information on obtaining building Raymond M. Kincaid usable. Spending as little as $2,000 on a permits, call the Code Enforcement Division at Jacquelyn Green kitchen or bathroom can boost a home’s 847-781-2631. Code Enforcement personnel Anna Newell sale price by $3,800 to $4,800, experts say. can answer any question you have, as well as Gary J. Pilafas In the Village of Hoffman Estates, building walk you through the process of obtaining a Village Clerk permits are required for many of the more building permit. Bev Romanoff signifi cant home projects, such as: Village Manager James H. Norris Municipal facilities Village Hall 1900 Hassell Road Hours: Monday, 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. – noon Bruce C. Lind Police Complex 1200 Gannon Drive Fire Administration 1900 Hassell Road Fire Station 21 — Carl W. Selke 225 Flagstaff Lane ECRWSS PRSRT STD Fire Station 22 — Michael J. O’Malley U.S. Postage 1700 Moon Lake Blvd. PAID POSTAL CUSTOMER Permit No. 24 Fire Station 23 — Richard G. Cordova Hoffman Estates, IL Schaumburg, IL 1300 Westbury Drive Fire Station 24 — Jerome Danowski 2601 Pratum Ave. Public Works Center 2305 Pembroke Ave.

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