Cocoa with a Cop Brings Community and Police Together
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February 2019 News from the Village of Hoffman Estates Cocoa with a Cop brings community and police together On Dec. 12, the Hoff man Estates Police Department participated in Cocoa with a Cop at the Hoff man Estates McDonald’s location at 1070 N. Roselle Road. Hosted by Bear Family Restaurants and McDonald’s owner- Mayor McLeod even stopped by and was thrilled to see Hoff - operator David Bear, the event brought the community man Estates’ fi nest at work connecting to the community. together by serving up more than 50 cups of complimentary hot cocoa to customers. Several police offi cers attended the event, including Sergeant Mueller and offi cers Johnson, Kruschel, LaFrancis and Mr. Bear explained that these community-building activi- Turman. Also, from the Explorer Program, cadets Bryan, ties help strengthen relationships between residents and local Olszewski, Quintana and Wimmer served hot cocoa and police offi cers, allowing guests the opportunity to ask im- gave sticker badges to kids. portant questions and take pictures in a welcoming, relaxed environment. “We are happy to see the community and the Hoff man Estates Police Department enjoying cocoa and conversation together,” said Mr. Bear. “It’s just how winter should be!” In this issue The Commission for Keeping your Health and Human pp22 p6 Senior Citizens . 2 house safe in 2019 . 3 Services news . 5 Historian’s notebook . 2 A message from Black History Month Responsible Mayor McLeod . 3 celebration . 6 Pet Owners Month . 2 Community briefs . 4 February calendar . 7 Clerk’s corner . 5 RTA’s Trip Planner . 8 Get to know ... Historian’s the Commission for Senior Citizens notebook By Pat Barch, Hoffman Estates Village Historian Lillian Clinton, chairperson of the Com- 2019 is a special year for Hoff - evening entertainment, along Charlton Heston, who also mission for Senior Citizens, remembers man Estates, as the Village with a big bowl of popcorn. won the Oscar for Best Actor. a time when they and the Commission celebrates its 60th birthday! Hoff man Estates didn’t get its for People with Disabilities were one and I found a small book titled, own movie theater for another the same. “Th e commission worked for a As historian, I’ve always “Back In Th e Day 1959: Re- seven years. It was the Th un- long time to serve both of these important marveled at the strength and fl ections of a Special Year.” It derbird Th eater at the south determination of those who had all the information about populations, but, eventually, it became end of the Golf Rose Shop- fi rst moved here from the city what was going on in 1959, clear that we needed two separate com- ping Center, which opened in for the opportunity to buy including some fun trivia. Th e October 1966. missions,” she said. an aff ordable home for their overall average income was On Feb. 17, 2014, resolutions were en- family. Th e homes in the fi rst $5,417. Clerical work paid Groceries seem cheap com- development by F&S Con- $3,782, but construction work pared to today’s prices, but we acted ensuring both commissions would struction, Parcel A, are more paid $5,637. With all the sur- have to remember how small continue independent of each other. Ms. than 60 years old, as they were rounding suburbs developing our salaries were back then. Clinton has seen a dramatic shift in the built in 1955 and 1956. Many along with us, construction Bacon cost 67 cents a pound, way the commission functions. Th e key? have been upgraded and added workers were in high demand. milk was $1.01 a gallon, bread Th e commission thinks outside the box. on to. Some have been torn was 20 cents a loaf, butter down and replaced completely In 1959, Dwight David “Ike” cost 75 cents a pound and with much larger homes that Eisenhower was president and coff ee was 78 cents a pound. suit the half-acre lots. Th e area Richard Milhous Nixon was Many of us had a pot of coff ee still has that rural feel to it. vice president. Th e president’s on the stove all day, either a salary was $100,000 per year, percolator or a drip pot. Th ere Life was so diff erent back and the vice president’s salary were no Starbucks back then; then. We were introduced to was $35,000. no Keurig coff ee makers. I so many “modern convenienc- would always waste so much MMembersembers ooff tthehe CCommissionommission forfor SeniorSenior es” in 1959. With new homes With the promise of postage coff ee by making more than CCitizens,itizens, aalonglong wwithith DDr.r. MMonicaonica SSaavedra,aavedra, to furnish, I can imagine going up to 55 cents this year, I’d drink in one day. Th is was ddirectorirector ofof HHealthealth andand HumanHuman ServicesServices ((left).left). that many women wanted to it was nice to only pay 4 cents the year that Maxwell House upgrade the kitchen to include for a stamp in 1959. In 2019, introduced their “Good to Over the last fi ve years, the commission a dishwasher and a larger cook we pay bills online and com- the last drop” advertising has grown in popularity, now host- stove, and maybe a new TV municate via text or email. No campaign. ing sold-out events on a monthly basis. for the living room. Everyone need for a stamp. Entertainment is a core component, but loved to watch “Th e Danny Wishing you all a healthy and the opportunity for seniors to meet with Th omas Show,” “Father A movie ticket only cost you happy 2019! 51 cents in 1959. Do you others is also important. Knows Best,” or, for fans of Westerns, “Wagon Train” and remember what movie won Email Pat Barch at What events are hosted by the commission? “Gunsmoke.” TV was your the Academy Award then? [email protected]. It was “Ben-Hur,” starring We host monthly breakfast and lunch events featuring an informal program of entertainment, refreshments and mingling. A few events are February is Responsible Pet Owners Month considered “major,” including the Harvest Make sure your best friend is safe! The Village requires a pet license Luncheon in the fall and the Senior Appreciation for each indoor and outdoor dog Luncheon in August. The overall goal is to entertain If your pet regularly spends and cat. Pet tags expire on Oct. and inform with a variety of programming in which time in the backyard, perform a 31 each year, and they can be seniors can have fun and enjoy themselves. fi ve-minute inspection of your fence and gates for any damage obtained at the Village Hall for $5 Is the commission looking for new caused by the winter weather. each ($2 for senior citizens for the members? How can I help? Changing temperatures and winter fi rst three pets). A current rabies Our commission is currently full; however, we precipitation can also shift soil and tag number and expiration date is do seek sponsors to help cover cost of events, create gaps that allow curious pets needed to register. including food, entertainment and prizes. to escape. For more information, call IIff yyourour ddogog oorr ccatat doesdoes For more information about the Commission 847-882-9100. The pet license Now is also a good time to check nnotot havehave a microchip,microchip, cconsideronsider for Senior Citizens, email Sue at your pet’s collar and leash for wear application can also be found at www.hoffmanestates.org/ ggettingetting oonene tthroughhrough CCookook CCountyounty [email protected]. and tear, and make sure all tags are AAnimalnimal andand RabiesRabies Control.Control. still legible and current. petlicenses. 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/citizen. This publication may not be reprinted or reproduced as [email protected] 2 a whole or in part without written permission from the Hoffman Estates Village Manager. © 2019. All rights reserved. Keeping your house safe in 2019 As the winter wears on, February is a good month to check in on some important home safety practices. Here are seven ways to keep your house safe in 2019: • Test your smoke detectors every month. Making sure a smoke detec- tor is installed in every bedroom, changing the batteries at least once a year and testing them once a month may save your life one day. A message from Mayor McLeod One month into 2019 and we’re already off to a great start! Special thanks to the Cultural Awareness Commission for putting together another successful remembrance honor- ing Martin Luther King Jr. Th e breakfast, held on Jan. 21 at the Village Hall, was once again fi lled to capacity. As • Install a carbon monoxide detector. Every house should have one always, it was a moving commemoration of perseverance carbon monoxide detector on each level. If you only have one level, install and hope. Th e Cultural Awareness Commission continues it near where you sleep. These detectors also need to be tested monthly their eff orts with a Black History Month celebration on and given new batteries at least once a year. Saturday, Feb. 16. We hope you can join us! Read more • Do not warm up your car inside the garage. Even with the garage door about this event on page 6. open, dangerous fumes are still making their way into your home. If you Th roughout the year, we’ll be highlighting our boards and warm up your car, be sure to back it out of the garage fi rst.