182_VillageSkokie:1 3/18/10 9:52 AM Page 1 NewSk kie April 2010 The award-winning municipal information source Yard Waste Collection Begins April 14 Skokie Brush collection, and limited the coming Wednesday. Resi- or tree service for collection of collection of other yard debris, dents who do not request collec- brush, branches or logs larger Offers begins on Wednesday, April 14, tion will not receive service. than five feet in length or three Online inches in diameter, and also for 2010 and contin- The Village con- Residents must request dirt and sod. Payment ues each Wednes- tinues to collect day on a call-in brush or yard debris collection by calling bundled brush The Village has strong anti- Options basis through Oc- and tree materi- dumping ordinances, and vio- 847/933-3333 or visit- As part of the Village of tober 13, 2010. als as this mate- laters will be ticketed. Also, ing www.skokie.org by Skokie’s mission to provide Grass clippings rial does not garbage and recycling contain- noon on Monday for the best customer service will not be col- quickly decom- ers that contain grass clippings, the coming Wednesday. possible, residents now lected. Other yard pose. Residents branches or other yard debris Grass clippings will not have the ability to make debris includes who request will not be collected as state law be collected. online payments for water bush trimmings, brush collection prohibits landfilling these mate- bills, parking tickets/other thatch from raking are asked to rials. non-moving violations, ve- (in spring only) and old flower bundle the brush with rope, For further information on yard hicle stickers (June 1 or vegetable plants. Leaves re- string or twine. Branches must waste collection, please call through August 31) and maining from fall 2009 also will not exceed five feet in length 847/933-8427 or check out miscellaneous invoices be collected in spring only. and three inches in diameter. www.skokie.org for program through the Village’s web- Residents must make arrange- Skokie residents are asked to updates.  site, www.skokie.org. The ments with a private landscaper just let grass clippings lay on the E-pay system is secure, lawn after mowing. A normal easy and free, with its pop- weekly grass cutting creates no Skokie Crime down ularity increasing by 225% aesthetic odor or other nuisance Overall in 2009 since it was first offered in problems. Since grass is 75% 2009. water, the grass will quickly de- The Skokie Police Department is compiling its annual statistical compose and nourish the lawn summary of crime data and preliminary data shows that overall The new e-pay service is a with nitrogen; thereby less arti- crime decreased by 4% in 2009 when compared to the previous great way to save time, ficial or chemical fertilizer is year. Over the past decade, Skokie’s crime levels experienced sig- avoid the cost of postage needed. This is a common nificant and consistent decline to a 15-year low in 2005. During and reduce your use of practice with courses and both 2006 and 2007, crime rose to more statistically normal levels paper. You may choose to arboretums. Residents who before dropping again in both 2008 and 2009. make a one-time payment wish to bag their grass clippings or register to have your will need to contact a private In 2009, the Police Department logged a total 5,111 offenses in all water bills automatically landscaper for disposal options. categories, including homicide, burglary, motor vehicle theft, as- deducted from your ac- sault/battery and others. In 2008, the total number of offenses in count. Public Works has an automated all categories was 5,300. Alarm calls dropped 11% between 2008 phone request system for brush and 2009. Of the 15 offense categories included in the analysis, Payments may be made and yard debris collection. Res- eight categories showed decreases. The most significant decrease online using American Ex- idents must call 847/933-3333 was in motor vehicle theft, which showed a 32% decrease between press, Mastercard, Discover by noon on Monday of each 2008 and 2009. Other notable decreases included criminal dam- and Visa credit/debit cards. week to request collection of age, down by 19%; a 15% decline in disorderly conduct and a 12% To make a payment or brush and/or other yard debris reduction in aggravated assault/battery. Burglaries were down by learn more about online for the coming Wednesday. Res- 1% between 2008 and 2009. Vehicle crashes on public roadways payment and Automatic idents also can request collec- also declined by 15% between 2008 and 2009. Bank Payment, please visit tion on www.skokie.org, also by www.skokie.org.  Continued on page 15 Monday at noon for collection NewSkokie • Page 1 182_VillageSkokie:1 3/18/10 9:52 AM Page 2

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The 2010 Census is Here! Annual We can't move forward until you mail it back Skokie Census Day is April 1, 2010. Every 10 years, every person living in the is required by law to participate in the United States Census and be counted as part of our official population. Festival of This count is very important to determine the funding we receive from the various levels of gov- ernment and the boundaries of many of our local, state, and federal voting districts. Cultures By now, every household in Skokie should have received a 2010 Census form in the mail. The 20th Annual Skokie Festival of Cultures, You must fill out the form and return it in the pre-paid envelope. If you need help filling out the Chicagoland’s most enter- census questionnaire form, would like confidential assistance from a Census employee or have taining and unique family lost or never received a Census form, you may visit one of the Questionnaire Assistance Centers event, offers education, below between March 19 and April 19, 2010: multi-cultural entertain- Location Times ment, delicious ethnic food and loads of fun for every- Skokie Public Library Sunday: 1-5 p.m. one. This annual event 5215 Oakton Street Tuesday: 5-9 p.m. takes place at Oakton Park Skokie, IL 60077 Thursday: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (corner of Skokie Boulevard 847/673-7774 Friday: 5-9 p.m. and Oakton Street) on Sat- Niles Township Government urday, May 22 and Sunday, 5255 Main St. May 23 from 11 a.m. to 7 Monday through Friday: 1-4 p.m. Skokie, IL 60077 p.m. Admission is free. 847/673-9300 For more information about -Including Foreign Language Assistance- Monday and Tuesday: 6-8 p.m. the Skokie Festival of Cul- Niles Township Schools’ ELL Parent Center Wednesday: 9 am.-1 p.m. tures, please visit 9440 Kenton Ave. Thursday: 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. www.skokieculturefest.com. Skokie, IL 60076 Friday: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  847/568-7611 Questionnaires are available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Korean, and Chinese. There are also extra Census forms and help cards with directions in 51 different languages about how to fill out the Census question- naire. The help cards are available at each of the Questionnaire Assistance Centers and also at the Be Counted Center at Village Hall during regular business hours.  Know Your Neighbor Week: May 16 to 23, 2010 During the week of May 16 through May 23, 2010, the Village of Neighbor Week, 61 Skokie residents hosted coffees to which more Skokie launches Know Your Neighbor Week during which resi- than 2,000 of their neighbors were invited. dents are encouraged to host a neighborhood coffee to get to For 93 years, The Community Trust has connected the know one another and to celebrate each others similarities and generosity of donors with the needs of the community by mak- differences. The Know Your Neighbor Week program is funded by ing grants to organizations working to improve metropolitan The Chicago Community Trust Immigrant Integration Initiative Chicago. With assets of $1.8 billion, the Trust made a record- and co-sponsored by the Human Relations Commission. breaking $114 million in grants in 2007. From strengthening By hosting a Know Your Neighbor Week coffee, which is an infor- community schools to assisting local art programs, from build- mal gathering of neighbors and friends, the host assists in build- ing health centers to helping lives affected by violence, the Trust ing a strong, caring community. The Village will supply all works to enhance our region. registered hosts with a coffee kit that includes invitation flyers, For more information or to register as a Know Your Neighbor name tags, markers, information about Village programs and Week host and to receive your coffee kit please e-mail services, conversation starters/ideas and a certificate for a free [email protected] or call 847/933-8257.  coffee cake to serve to their guests. During the 2008 Know Your

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More 2009 National Citizen Survey In fall 2009, the Village of Transportation/Parking Serv- 96th out of 265 comparable ju- will continue to be reviewed and Skokie contracted with the Na- ices risdictions updated as necessary. This tional Research Center (NRC), service category dropped from a • Ease of walking in Skokie - 77% • Land use, planning and zoning Boulder, Colorado, to conduct a 63% excellent/good rating in excellent/good rating; 44th out in the community - 64% excel- written survey asking Skokie 2006 to a 51% similar rating in of 217 comparable lent/good rating; 20th out of residents to rate life in the com- 2009. A number of factors likely jurisdictions 230 comparable jurisdictions munity and specific Village pro- contributed to this decline, in- grams and services. As first • Ease of bus travel in Skokie - • Code enforcement efforts - cluding the major rain events in reported in the March 2010 73% excellent/good rating; 6th 62% excellent/good rating; August 2007 and September NewSkokie, residents report a out of 154 comparable jurisdic- 46th out of 283 comparable ju- 2008. Also, residents who are high level of satisfaction with tions risdictions newer to the community might Village programs and services. • Ease of bicycle travel in Skokie - • Animal control efforts - 75% not understand the Village’s The Village also participated in 68% excellent/good rating; 24th excellent/good rating; 64th out storm water management sys- the survey program in 2003 and out of 218 comparable jurisdic- of 250 comparable jurisdic- tem, and might not realize that 2006. A total 1,200 surveys tions tions the intentional ponding of water were mailed to randomly se- • Traffic flow on major streets – Environmental Sustainability on Village streets during a rain lected Skokie single- and multi- 58% excellent/good rating; 30th event allows restricted flow into family households in October The survey asked residents the sewer system. For a detailed out of 161 comparable jurisdic- about their recycling habits and 2009; 450 surveys were re- tions explanation of the Village’s turned, for an excellent 39% re- also asked them to rate utility storm water management pro- sponse rate. The margin of • Street cleaning services - 77% services. A total 85% of Skokie gram see www.skokie.org. error for the Village’s survey is excellent/good rating; 23rd out residents reported participating Recreation 5%, meaning that any percent- of 249 comparable jurisdictions in the Village’s recycling pro- age reported in the survey is no • Street lighting - 70% gram at least once in the past A total 80% of respondents greater than plus or minus five excellent/good rating; 34th out year. Utility services received rated recreational opportunities percentage points from the re- of 261 comparable jurisdictions high rankings, as follows: in the community as ported number. • Snow removal – 70% excel- • Drinking water – 84% excel- excellent/good. Some 90% of those surveyed indicated that All of the standardized ques- lent/good rating; 54th out of lent/good rating; 15th out of they had visited a neighborhood tions included in the survey are 224 comparable jurisdictions 230 comparable jurisdictions or community park at least once compared against benchmark • Amount of public parking – • Garbage collection – 90% ex- in the past six months. data received from approxi- 69% excellent/good rating; 8th cellent/good rating; 16th out of mately 500 other jurisdictions out of 159 comparable jurisdic- 290 comparable jurisdictions Culture, Arts and Education across the country that partici- tions • Recycling – 87% The survey asked residents to pate in the National Citizen Sur- excellent/good rating; 21st out rate the quality of opportunities vey. Of the 29 services for • Sidewalk maintenance – 67% excellent/good rating; 24th out of 255 comparable jurisdic- to participate in cultural activi- which comparative data exists, tions ties. A total 81% of those sur- 27 of Skokie’s ratings were of 224 comparable jurisdictions • Street repair - 55% • Electric service – 84% excel- veyed gave excellent/good above national benchmarks, ratings for opportunities to at- two were similar to national excellent/good rating; 121st out lent/good rating; 6th out of 50 of 351 comparable jurisdictions comparable jurisdictions tend cultural activities in the benchmark data and none were community, with a rank of 15th below. Land Use and Zoning • Sewer services – 71% excel- out of 232 comparable jurisdic- The March, 2010 edition of lent/good rating; 122nd out of tions. A total of 83% of respon- Survey respondents were asked 232 comparable jurisdictions NewSkokie contained a partial to rate the Village’s appearance, dents reported using the Skokie summary of survey results. speed of population growth and • Storm drainage – 51% excel- Public Library or its services at Following is more of what resi- planning/code enforcement serv- lent/good rating; 170th out of least once in the past year, with a dents had to say about Skokie ices. 276 comparable jurisdictions rank of 17th out of 159 compa- services, and how Skokie com- The Village’s $80 million storm rable jurisdictions. • Overall appearance of Skokie - pares with other towns: water management program 74% excellent/good rating; Continued on page 12 NewSkokie • Page 3 182_VillageSkokie:1 3/18/10 9:52 AM Page 4

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The 4th of July Parade Committee Downtown of Skokie, Skokie Spotlight: 2010 Parade Application April 2010 Update Sunday, July 4, 2010 at 12 p.m. Assembles at park- ing lot, 7701 North Lincoln Avenue. No entries will be accepted after May 21, The Village recently issued a Request for 2010; no exceptions. Qualifications (RFQ) for Downtown Skokie design services. The initiative will be funded by the Downtown Tax Increment Fi- Name of Group: nancing District that was established by the Village Board many years ago to provide re- Contact Name: sources for improvements in the Downtown area. The RFQ seeks a qualified firm to de- sign the following: Address: • Landscaping, lighting, signage, way finding (signs showing which way to turn to access City: State: Zip: the Library, for example), sidewalks, plazas and streetscape (decorative pavers, light Home Phone: Work/Cell Phone: posts, etc.); • Locations for Downtown entry signs, Type of unit: (circle all that apply) sculptures and wall graphics; • Locations for improvements to pedestrian Float or Display Vehicle Marching Unit paths on public and private property; • Possible improvements to rear and side Category most appropriate for entry (circle all that apply) entry locations at Downtown buildings; (*$50.00 fee for each commercial vehicle.) • Municipal parking lot improvements; Local Organization Neighborhood Antique Commercial • Directional and identification signage Business Group Auto Vehicle* plan; Enclosed is our donation for $______• Corner and bump-out streetscape en- (Please make checks payable to the 4th of July Parade Committee) hancements (bump-outs are extended sections of sidewalk near some Down- Number of Adults: ______Number of Children under 6 years old: town intersections and parking areas); ______• Street furniture (benches, etc.); and Want to be (circle one): Away from music Near music • Site landscaping projects Due to insurance regulations, no one is permitted to throw items from The Village has received responses from moving vehicles. All handouts must be passed along the curb only. This more than 20 firms. The submittals are will be strictly enforced. We cannot guarantee specific parade positions. All being reviewed by a Village staff committee applications must be approved by the Parade Committee. Letter of Accept- and those firms deemed most qualified will ance will be sent upon approval. be invited to submit detailed design, time- line and cost proposals. Work on the project Return all applications to: is expected to begin this year. For updates, visit the Village’s Downtown Skokie web Fern Katz, Chairperson, 4th of July Committee page at www.skokiedowntown.org.  P.O. Box 702 Skokie, IL 60077 Phone: 847/674-8602 • Fax: 847/674-1340

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2009 Property Owner Awards The Beautification and Improvement Commission Annual Property Owner Awards ceremony is scheduled for April 19, 2010 at 8 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The following residents and businesses will receive Certificates of Appreciation from the Commission for maintaining their property in an exceptional manner during 2009: Sheldon and Michele Abrams, Edwardo and Rosa Diaz, 9131 Dr. Korczak Terrace 7823 East Prairie Steven and Elizabeth Helen Stein and Rich Ziko, Judy and Brian Brenner, Babken and Seda Dilanjian, MacGeachy, 9411 Drake 5031 Golf 4331 Enfield 4220 Oakton Salvador and Leticia Mansera, Mr. and Mrs. Stellatos, Efren and Adora Briones, Fredrick Ehmke, 8327 Kedvale 6835 Lorel 5201 Conrad 5229 Madison John and Reny Matthew, Cati and Ted Tiriteu, 4200 En- Dorin and Agnes Candea, Jerry Feinstein, 8149 Kenton 8049 Kolmar field 5254 Farwell First Bank and Trust of Skokie, Rose and James Monahan, Janet and Randy Trettin, Antonio and Gloria Clemente, 8047 Skokie Boulevard 3943 Fargo 7750 Long 9339 Latrobe Mark Penning and Katie Hol- Scott and Susan Richter, Gerarro and Melanie Vill- Zenia and Jeffrey Cohen, lenberg, 8019 Lowell 4211 Lee abonda, 8110 Keeler 3934 Crain Ron and Julie Ipjian, Larry and Ming Riordan, Shop- Carol and Thomas Dammrich, 9442 Hamlin 8349 Trumbull ping Center, 34 Old Orchard 7915 Lorel Cornelia Isfan, 4917 Dobson Paulina and George Shopping Center Pons and Dorothy Derequito, Stefania Kozenko, 4500 Kirk Sarafolean, 7734 Kildare Mr. and Mrs. Pete Zarras, 4151 Emerson 4140 Oakton Nanette and Noel Lagatao, Mary Jo and Greg Stegeman, 8401 Kostner 7840 Kolmar Milton and Michelle Zimmer- man, 4036 Emerson  Community Development Block Grant Program The Village of Skokie recently conducted three public hearings to The estimated grant for 2010-2011 is $500,000. The Village will determine its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) also re-program $50,802 of grant funds that have not been spent projects for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. The Village receives CDBG from previously completed projects for a total 2010-2011 budget funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Develop- of $550,802. CDBG proposals from both Village staff and outside ment each year to use for a variety of capital improvements, agencies totaled $722,693, necessitating a $171,891 reduction housing rehabilitation and social services that principally benefit through the public hearing process. low- and moderate-income Skokie residents. Following are the approved activities, funding allocations and de- An open, competitive application process is conducted by the Vil- scriptions of each project: lage annually to determine the most worthy funding requests. Administration expenses are also paid from the grant, but are Program Administration and Planning - $98,137 capped at 20% of the annual entitlement. General support to so- Funding to administer the Village’s CDBG Program, implement cial services is also limited to 15% of the new grant plus any pro- and monitor all projects, submit all required documentation to gram income that has been generated throughout the year. The HUD, and coordinate all planning activities relative to the Vil- CDBG program is designed to mostly fund capital improvements lage’s community development efforts. and rehabilitation activities. Continued on page 14

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Thank You from the Village of Skokie Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen, Village Clerk Marlene Williams and the Board of Trustees wish to thank the following indi- viduals and organizations for assisting with the Village of Skokie’s recent large-scale H1N1 influenza vaccination campaign. It would not have been possible to administer and distribute vaccine to 40,000 individuals, including Skokie school children, numerous Skokie residents and people from 192 other Illinois municipalities without your help. Appearance Commission Traffic Safety Commission Jeremy Lyerly Oakton Community College Tom DaMario Chuck Kohn Joan Machonga Joanna F. Mike Lynk Paul Pitalis Marianne Maggi Marsha H. Beautification and Unmi Song Officer Joe Marzigliano Yvonne K. Improvement Commission Zoning Board of Appeals Sandi McCoy Elaine R. Charlene Abraham Alan Gerstner Dwayne McLin Li R. Sherwin Ditlove Syed Najiullah Officer Licarion Mendoza Carrie S. Janet Enwia Brian O'Donnell Donna Mohrlein Chris Feighery, RN Barb Neirick, RN Susan Friedman, RN Edward Potash Skokie Park District Mitchell Sandler Earl Nicholas Ciaran O'Sullivan, RN Mark Schneiderman Karen Norwood Laura Thelan, RN Board of Fire and Police Michelle Tuft Dave Nygren Participating Schools and Commission Crystal Van Hyning Officer Victor Paez Ralph Egloff Pamela Zeid Daycare Centers Harold Peters Arie Crown Hebrew Day Board of Health Commission Village of Skokie Employees Julian Prendi School Principal Rabbi Eli George Bailey Cmdr. Brian Baker Debra Prottsman Samber Krishna Goyal Cindy Benton Officer Vincent Pszczolkowski British Infant School Dr. Herbert Lipschultz Claudia Braden, RN Pamela Pucher Director – Sr. Hilary Halpin Milton Nidetz Lela Brangan Susan Reisberg, RN Cheder Lubavitch Hebrew Zia Quaraishi Sgt. Fred Brehmer Al Rigoni, Village Manager Day School Principal Rabbi Mike Shah Al Brunger Brian Riplinger Yitzchok Wolf Nancy Topouzian, RN Officer Stephen Bush Lucy Rukavina Cheder Lubavitch Preschool Daniel Vicencio, MD Officer Kevin Butchin Kathy Seemayer Principal Rabbi Yitzchok Jean Sher Cable Advisory Commission Carl Celestino Wolf Marcie Claus Sgt. Terry Shiel Chana Goldstein, RN Liaison Lester Bernstein Sandy Shields Randy Cling Darlene Codd Cradles, Cribs and Crayons Barry Codell Janelle Silva Director Ronna Cooper Tom Dornback Chief Barry Silverberg Ken Grossman Harriet Coleman Devonshire Park Preschool Sandra Collins Max Slankard Director Heidi Luksa Centre East Authority Board Catherine Counard, MD, MPH Officer Mitchell Smaller Gerrie Levin Chief Ralph Czerwinski Penny Staffney Dist. # 68 Consumer Affairs Marie Dahm Cindy Starks Fran McTague, Commission Maureen DiFrancesca Lt. Jeff Szcech Superintendent Carol Arkin Connie Foyteck Ann Tennes Luis Illa, Principal, Lisa Lipin Officer Frank Gall Sgt. PaulWeinman Old Orchard Jr. High Anil Pillai Jeremy Gaulin Judy Winer Randy Needlman, Principal, Fran Young Bruce Gendel, EMT-P Sgt. Richard Wolfer Devonshire School John Gill Nick Wyatt Leslie Gordon, Principal, Fine Arts Commission Mary Ann Gliffe Highland School Sylvia Callistein Local Media Susan O’Neil, Principal, Leslie Gooris Dahleen Glanton, Chicago Pam Garbarini Judy Halteman Jane Stenson School Amy Greenwood Tribune District #68 Early Childhood Officer Michael Hart Tim Hadac, Chicago Myrna Petlicki JoAnne Hartford, RN Center Director Jac McBride Dept of Public Health Heidi Luksa, Liaison Human Relations Commis- Brenda Herman Mike Isaacs, Pioneer Press sion Jackie Johnson William Mullen, Chicago Dist. # 69 Fume Ikeda Bob Johnson Tribune Dr. Kenneth Cull, Kirit Madihawala Bruce Jones Jim Williams, Channel 2 News Superintendent Michael Halliburton Lori Kaplan James Morrison, Principal, Maria Monastero Craig Kittaka Other Municipalities Lincoln Jr. High Pearl Rubenzik Officer Gerald Klamerus Diane Bader, RN, Village of Lisa Halverson, Principal, Ina Silvergleid Bill Kok Willmette Madison School Victoria Yan Adam Letendre Fire Chief Mike Hansen, Joseph Hailpern, Principal, Plan Commission Det. Michael Liebau Village of Lincolnwood Edison School Dave Marek Beth Lindley Fire Chief Barry Mueller, Diane Scheurman, Paul Luke Elaine Lisitza Village of Niles RN Liaison Paul Livieri Village of Morton Grove Continued on page seven John Lockerby, Assistant Lt. Scott Exo Village Manager Fire Chief Tom Friel Lt. Dan Sowa NewSkokie • Page 6 182_VillageSkokie:1 3/18/10 9:52 AM Page 7

Continued from page six Hillel Torah Preschool, Lynne Bernstein Carla Gliebe District # 219 Principal Rabbi Menachem Marcia Berry Jane Goldberg Nanciann Gatta, Linzer Gwen Biederer Linda Goltz Superintendent Hillel Torah School Principal Carmela Bondad Joanna Gonzales Mencahem Linzer Candy Bregenzer Rena Gorgees Chana Goldstein Ruth Brennan Kristin Gottschalk Robert Freeman, Principal Little People Montessori Jo EllynBrisch Jacque Green Lara Cummings, Assistant Director Gina Park Sgt. Tyrone Brown Glenn Greenwood Principal Mayer Kaplan J.C.C. Mary Anne Brown Tim Griffin Carl Hagman, Assistant Preschool Director Karen Sheetal Budhiraja Rose Gunchick Principal Appel Zach Burgess Kim Gunderson Mosaic Early Childhood Ann Burke Claire Haben Kaine Osburn, Principal Center Director Noorjahan Carlo Cacioppo Sue Hagedorn Jason Ness, Assistant Prinicpal Bhojani Donna Calder Heather Haggerty Ryan McTague, Assistant Erum Bhojani, Liaison Michele Carbonara Julie Hagwook Principal National Louis University Pace Corinne Carlson-Gonzalez Duke Hajduk Program, Andy Carpenter Carolyn Halliburton Dist. #65 Daniel Fruend Teri Casem Val Halliday Dr. Hardy Murphy, Niles Township Jewish Cong. Sylvia Castillo Tim Hartogh Superintendent (Gan Yeladim) Rabbi Vanessa Castillo Loretta Hastings Karen Evans, Principal, Jonathan Ginsburg Joan Cauley Sandy Hatzopolis Walker School Betsy Rotberg, Liaison Susamma Chacko Robyn Hawley Jason Ewing, Principal, Shining Star Learning Center Ruth Ann Chafee Paula Hebble Bessi Rhodes Magnet Director Galina Shkolnik Betsy Chester Christine Heery School Montessori School of Skokie Elizabeth Cling Bethany Heine Dist. #72 Director Kit Florendo Benita Cohen David Held Dr. Cindy Whittaker, Solomon Schechter Day Dr. Susie Cohen Neriman Samira Hermez Superintendent School Principal Sheryl Michael Coleman John Hill Frank Perez, Principal, Katzman Phyllis Coleman Kathy Hill Fairview South Solomon Schechter Day Ana Comacho Karen Hostalet David Russo, Principal, School Assistant Principal Danielle Conrad Julia Howland Fairview South Irene Sufrin Ronna Cooper Judy Ignatowski Dist. #73 St. Joan of Arc Principal Eugene Coszcsycki Cheryl Isberto Dr. James Schopp, Gail Hulse Michelle Czerwinski JP Jael Superintendent St. Paul Lutheran Academy John Czerwinski Mary Jaron Theresa Madl, Principal, Preschool Principal Dale Susan Dalak Debby Jennings East Prairie School" Luksha Khummi Daniel Maria Joachim Judy Ignatowski, RN Liaison St. Paul Lutheran Academy Layla Daniel Ter r y Jones Claudette Roberts, RN CamiliaDavid Monica Joseph Dist. #73.5 St. Peter Scool and Preschool Aba Davis Tom Kahn Kate Donegan, Principal Joan McCain Robin Davis Lisa Kaihara Superintendent Swift Child Care Center Rowena Gina Dingle Carol Kain Jason Smith, Principal, Director Joanna Varda Semira Djencic Howard Kain Oliver McCracken Middle Tiny Tot Preschool Director Ellen Donovan Tricia Kane School Bonnie Shanahan Connie Doyle Wedad Kasho Dana Otto, Principal, Torah Montessori (Gan Ketan) George Dragorie Lucy Keating Middleton School Rivka Schack Marie Dynek Deb Keegan Alison Gordon, Principal, Mitchell Schack Kathy Egloff Anne Kelly Elizabeth Meyer School Tot Learning Center Ban Elia Jean Kerl Additonal Schools Director Fouzia Khan Sarah Engebretson Maggi King Early Childhood Education Community Volunteers Sarah Ernst Karen Koehler-Davis Center (OCC), Director Ryan Abens ClaudiaEvans Valentina Konstannovic Yvonne Kostic Shannon Adamson Jan Faber Rosalie Koothe Vicky Murphy, RN Lea Agaton-Alcantara Kim Farris Julie Korkis Fassman High School / Geri Agilpay Malpi Fatnani Bogba Koziol Hebrew Theological College Ismael Agosto Jennifer Fenlon Robin Krehely Principal Rabbi Moshe Vicki Ahmad Carol Fitzhenry Rob Krehely Wender Norma Aleta Julie Fletcher Sherri Kruszynski Daniel Fruend, Liaison Ruth Alpert Leslie Frazier Taylor Kunde Gesher Hatorah Principal Marian Alsaber Ariela Furlager Yeo Kung-Siu Rabbi Meir Shapiro Charline France Arellano Julie Gately Bob Kushner Shana Schuman Najat Awaysho Matthew Gaudet Melissa Ladera Greater Chicago Alternative Lt. James Barnett CynthiaGawryla Ruth Lainuaich Transitional Academy Veronique Basle-Crow Joan Gerage Nancy Lanning Administrator Rona Sharp Layla Bato Aza Gezelius Mrs. Baylor Continued on page eight

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Thank You from the Village of Skokie Continued from page seven Karen Lavengood Pat Senelli Jill Demma, RN Beth Schwartz, RN Nancy Lenning Jaki Shmoel Josephine Dimaano, RN Margaret Shepstone, RN Arnie Levitan Faith Shulruff Victoria Dizon, RN Pretty Sheth, RN Shimon Levy Harriet Siegel Amy Doebele, RN Mary Beth Siegel, RN Oksana Leybman Chris Slabinger Sgt. Mark Doran Mark Simon, MD Stan Lipidis Henry Small Irene Ellyin, RN Jackie Simon, RN Peggy Lloyd Colette Smigielski Alberg Esguerra , RN Eva Sinkovits, RN Olga Mackic Lisa Smith Mary Evan-Hertel, RN Suzanne Skelton, RN Ranjan Madhiwala Beverly Sporina Julie Feinberg, RN Helena Skowyra-Munoz, RN Joan McCain Nancy Stein Scott French, MD Lori Smith, RN Sherry McCullough Linda Strauch Thomas Gavagan, MD JoAnn So, RN Liz McEnery Rosete Strubel Rita George, RN Saleth Stanislaus, RN Una McGeogh Barb Struck Chana Goldstein, RN Norma Struch, RN Gloria Meske Bianca Talpos Alison Gordon, PhD Karmela Swangchan, RN Renee Migon Jody Tempkin Roxie Huszar, EMT-P Elizabeth Tadina, RN George Mohrlein Irina Tepomes Angela Jacobi, RN Jacqueline Tan, RN Zenaida Molina Mary Theodosopoulos Georgina Jardine, RN Judy Tribbey, RN Katrina Morales Erika Thummuri Janet Kenny, RN Angela Trudeau, RN Scott Morrison Monira Touma Seong Lee J Kim, RN Diana Ubaldo, RN Shana Moshi Jorge Valencia Mary Larson, RN Pat Urbanus, RN Rashida Najiullah Lovely Varughese Ricka Long, RN Chinnu Varkey, RN Pharida Nalubega Gita Vezvaei Cheryl Longhini, RN DoloresVathananand, RN Michelle Nano Uma Vishnubhotla Joni Lund, RN Wachares Vathananand, R Yelena Naruzhnaya Jeanne Walshon Rosano MabbaguRN Jasmin Velasquez, RN Ellen Neiween Mona Warda Mary Madigan, RN Ani Veleva, RN Debra Oberschelp Judy Wheatman Corazon Marcelino, RN Sheila Wax, RN Yolanda O'Brien Cindy Whittaker Florine Marks, RN Eileen Wright, RN Ramotha Odicho Joan Wiley Stephanie Martir, RN Marilyn Wroblewski, RN Fenita Olan Kendra Wilson Becky Memmini, RN Mary Beth Yarashefski, RN Dit Olshan Pat Witry Anne Midaugh, RN Kala Yodzhai, RN Lisa Omori Wendy Yablon Mary Ann Miller, RN Ellen Zagozdin, RN Nancy Ouska Lillian Yousif Maria Mitria-YeeRN Organizations Swarupa Pahan Jamila Zakharia Jeff Moore, EMT-P Cambridge Nursing and Louie Panagopoulos Bonnie Zarch Amparo Moreano, RN Rehab Rohit Pandya Michelle Zygman Vicky Murphy, RN FACIC Sara Park Medical Professionals Jane Neihaus, RN Lincolnwood Fire Department Leah Passman Romeo Alvarez, RN Thompson Nguyen, RN Morton Grove Emergency Carol Passmore Maureen Ang, RN Antoinette Nolan, RN Management Agency Olivia Pate Peggy Bassrawi, RN PatriciaO'Brien, RN Morton Grove Fire Fenita Perea Dena Bastner, RN Becky Ofsaiof, RN Department Ann Perez Kelly Beagley, EMT-P Brian O'Keefe, EMT-P Niles Fire Department Vanessa Perez Pat Beem, RN Pam Ostrowski, RN Oakton Community College John Petlicki Maria Belen-Calderon, RN Delia Pabelonio, RN School of Nursing Danuta Przybylo Barbara Belsky, RN Lita Pasia, RN Skokie Board of Health Carol Rahim Ellen Bernstein, RN Judy Payawal, RN Skokie Citizens Fire Academy Susie Richter Kathy Bloom, RN Cherie Pepping, EMT-P Skokie Department of Robin Robinson Rachel Blumenthal, RN Jen Peters, EMT-P Public Works Robin Rocans Imelda Bochnia, RN Carrie Peterson, RN Skokie Fire Department Gwen Ross Brian Bondad, RN Chris Petray, RN Skokie Meadows Nursing Jeanne Rothmann Sharon Borillo, RN Ruphy Pineda, RN Center Heather Rubio Christina Borsch, RN, Ed Ida Plaza, RN Skokie Park District David Russo Dr. Brunner PatriciaPonzetti, RN Skokie Police Department Curt Sahakian Gail Burkhardt, RN Mags Ricolol, RN Superior Ambulance Shiny Saju Pamir Caicedo, RN Claudette Roberts, RN Swedish Covenant Hospital Schnabel Samson Susan Camp, RN Margy Roberts, RN U.S. Army Evanston Janet Scaletta Marsha Caulkins, RN Sharon Robinson, PhD Recruiting Station Jill Schaefer Esther Chereck, RN Audrey Rotberg RN Virgos Home Health Vicky Schiewe Gina Constantino, RN Barbara Saltzman, RN Suzanne Schwartz Carol Dammrich, RN Diane Scheurman, RN The Village regrets any errors Roslyn Scott Laura DeCaluwe, RN Carol Schleffendorf, RN or omissions. 

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Village Board Action The Village Board heard a presentation by Ann Tennes, Director of Mar- keting and Communications, about the 2009 National Citizen Survey. To access the report in its entirety, please visit www.skokie.org. The Village Board approved a resolution accepting a $100,000 grant from The Skokie Village Board meets the Regional Transportation Authority to develop a land use, parking and the first and third Mondays of circulation plan for the West Dempster Street area. The study is planned to be completed by each month, except in the case spring 2011. of a holiday. Meetings begin at The Village Board approved a 5% utility tax, recommended by the Village Manager, to enable the 8 p.m. in the Council Chambers Village to meet increased employee pension obligations due largely to benefit increases man- of Skokie Village Hall, dated by the State of Illinois General Assembly and to sustain Village operations despite dramati- 5127 Oakton Street. cally reduced revenue receipts from most tax sources. The utility tax goes into effect May 1, 2010. Watch Village More information can be found at www.skokie.org. Additionally, detailed information on the Board Meetings on state of the Village’s finances and the utility tax will be included in the May NewSkokie. SkokieVision Cable Tele- The Board approved a contract with the Emergency Communications Network to upgrade vision (Channel 25 Skokie’s Community Messaging System, commonly known as Reverse 9-1-1, to the CodeRED on RCN systems, system. The old system was proven to be too obsolete to be used effectively during the fall 2009 Channel 17 on Comcast H1N1 notification to all Skokie households. systems). The Board Meetings are broadcast The Board approved the purchase of a new Risk Management software to manage the Village’s li- at noon and 8 p.m. on ability, to manage workers’ compensation claims and to track Village loss trends. The current risk management software is over 14 years old, is beyond its technical useful life and is no longer the Thursday, Saturday  and Tuesday following supported by the vendor. a Board Meeting. Village Commissioners Honored Upcoming On March 8, 2010 Village Commissioners were honored for their many years of volunteer service Public Meetings and dedication to the Village of Skokie. Mayor George Van Dusen presented the Village of Skokie Lifetime Achievement Award to Human Relations Commissioner Al Nathan for his many years of All meetings are held at Village dedicated volunteer service to the Village. The following list highlights other Commissioners who Hall (5127 Oakton Street). were recognized and their years of service: Board of Trustees: Appearance Commission Commission on Family Human Relations April 6, 19 Debra Yampol, 10 years Services Commission Sharon Abelman, 10 years Kirk Erickson, 5 years Victor Dye, 15 years Plan Commission: Mark Collins, 5 years Marjorie Howard, 5 years April 1, 15 Beautification and Improvement Commission Jay N. Goldman, 5 years Kirit Madhiwala, 5 years Appearance Commission: Joan Kelly, 15 years Consumer Affairs Commis- Plan Commission April 14 Igor Gerenrot, 5 years sion James G. McCarthy, 10 years Dalya Horowitz, 5 years Zoning Board of Appeals: Sheila Gross, 30 years Traffic Safety Commission April 7, 21 Board of Fire & Police Babu Varma, 10 years Roy Swenson, 5 years Commissioners Fine Arts Commission Chuck Kohn, 5 years Michael H. Rotman, 10 years Andrea Siegel, 25 years Zoning Board of Appeals Board of Health Barbara L. Ruber, 15 years Syed Najiullah, 10 years  Melvin Nudelman, 25 years Randie Von Samek, 10 years M. Zia Usman, 20 years Lynn Svoboda, 10 years Zia M. Quraishi, 15 years Karyn Israel, 5 years Mike Shah, 5 years NewSkokie • Page 9 182_VillageSkokie:1 3/18/10 9:52 AM Page 10

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*Diabetes Screening Conversational News and Views April 2010 Tuesday, April 20 from German Discussion 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $5 Fee Thursdays, April 1 and Fridays, 10 a.m. Refuse and 15 at 1:30 p.m. Recycling *Hearing Screening Rules of the Road Friday, April 16 from Conversational Review for driver’s exam. Collection 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Yiddish Monday, April 5 from No fee or registration re- 9:15 a.m.-12 p.m. Schedule *Immunization quired. Everyone is wel- Clinics come. Tuesdays, April Skokie Senior Mens’ Refuse Collection Tuesdays and Thurs- 20 and 27 at 1:30 p.m. Group Discussion If you live on the north side of Greenleaf days from 9 a.m.-12 Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m., Street or north of Greenleaf Street, refuse is p.m., Wednesdays, April FOCUS (For Optically Weber Park, 9300 Weber collected on Monday and Thursday. If you 7 and 21, from 5-7 Challenged Upbeat Park Place. live on the south side of Greenleaf Street or p.m., Wednesdays April Sorts) 14 and 28 from 1:30-4 Wednesday, April 14 Simple Will/Durable south of Greenleaf Street, refuse is collected Power of Attorney/ Liv- on Tuesday and Friday. p.m. $5/person Clinic from 7-8:30 p.m. Fee Please call Juanita at ing Will Program Recycling Collection 847/933-8208 for more Program for low-income *Lead Screening To find out which days your recycling is collected information. seniors who meet re- Wednesday, April 7 quirements. Fee charged please visit www.skokie.org. from 2-4 p.m. and Hearing Loss Support by attorney. Call 847/933- Wednesdays, April 7 Group 8208 for program details Yard Waste Collection Thursday, April 8 from Collection begins April 14, 2010. For more infor- and 21 from 5-7 p.m. and registration informa- $25 Fee 1:30-3 p.m. mation please see the front page or visit tion. www.skokie.org.  *Nicotine Addiction Illinois Cares RX and Stamp Club Seminar RX Plus Wednesdays, April 7, 21 Please call for an ap- Health *Body Composition Wednesday, April 28 at 1:30 p.m. from 7-9 p.m. pointment. Happenings Analysis U.S. Citizenship Class Unless otherwise noted, Mondays from 2-4:30 *TB Skin Testing Low Vision Support Thursdays at 1 p.m. at the all clinics are held at the p.m., Thursdays, 9 a.m.- Mondays and Fridays Group Smith Activities Center. Health Department, 12 p.m. and Wednesdays, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and Thursday, April 8 from Please call 847/933-8208 5127 Oakton Street. April 7 and 21 from 5-8 Tuesdays from 1-4:45 1:30-3 p.m. to register for the class. Clinics marked with an p.m. $6 Fee** p.m. $5 Fee Monday Group Womens’ Discussion (*) require advance reg- Cholesterol Screening See page 12 for istration. For more in- *Well Child Clinic Group Programs: Tuesday, April 13 from details. Mondays at Wednesdays, April 14 formation or to register 1:30 p.m. for a clinic, call 847/933- Simple Cholesterol 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m (current events discus- 8252. Smith Center Medicare Supplement sion) and 28 (safety and Screening (Total Choles- scam alerts) from 1:30 to terol Reading Only) Activities Claims Assistance/ **Denotes 50% off fee Senior Health Insur- 3 p.m. during Public Health Mondays from 9 a.m.-1 Located at 5120 Galitz Street. Please call ance Program Woodcarving Week. Please see page p.m., Thursdays from 1- Appointments are 13 for details. 847/933-8208 for more Fee required. 9:30 to 4 p.m. and Wednesdays, information or to regis- necessary. Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. Instructor: Blood Drive April 7 and 21 from 5-8 ter. April 13 from 9:30 a.m. Irv Marion Wednesday, April 14 p.m. $6 Fee** to 12 p.m. from 2-7:30 p.m. Bright Ideas ESL CPR Schedule *Lipid Profile Screening Class Music and Laughter Tuesday, April 20. Please Skokie Village Hall, (formerly known as 5127 Oakton Street. (Total Cholesterol, Registration required. call the Skokie Fire De- HDL,Triglycerides, LDL, Mondays and Thurs- Men’s Discussion partment at 847/982- Blood Pressure Cholesterol/HDL Ratio). days from 9:15-11:15 Group) 5340 for more Fridays at 1:30 p.m. information. Residents: Screening Mondays and Thurs- a.m. Tuesdays and Thurs- Needlework $15 refundable fee. Non- days from 3-4:45 p.m., days from 9 a.m.-12 Chess residents: $20 non-re- p.m. and Wednesdays, Wednesdays and Fri- Socialization and fundable fee. Wednesdays from 9- needlework. 10:30 a.m. and Wednes- April 7 and 21 from 5-7 days from 12-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays from 10:30 Continued on page 11 days, April 7 and 21 p.m. $15 Fee** a.m. to 12 p.m. from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

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Continued from page 10 Skokie Park Nature’s Palette Art 847/929-7171 to enter Chicago's Movers and District Show at Emily Oaks or download forms at Shakers For more information on Nature Center www.SkokieParkDis- Thursday, April 15 at Center for the Park District programs, View paintings and trict.org. June 26, all 7 p.m. Performing Arts call 847/674-1500 or visit sketches depicting nat- day. Channelside Park, in Skokie www.SkokieParkDist- ural scenery found in 3100 Main Street, The True Story of the Located at 9501 Skokie rict.org. northeastern Illinois Skokie Three Little Pigs Blvd. For 2010 perform- during regular Nature Saturday, April 17 at ance dates and informa- Pool Passes on sale Center hours, through Public Paper 4 p.m. tion please call the box April 1, 2010 April 25. Emily Oaks Recyclers office at 847/673-6300 or Skokie Park District pool Bring your paper to Inside Chicago Dance Nature Center, 4650 Sunday, April 18 at please visit passes go on sale April 1. Brummel Street. Emily Oaks Nature www.northshorecenter.org Not only do these passes Center or Weber 3 p.m. offer Skokie residents a Aladdin, Jr. Leisure Center and Job Hunting on the big discount, but by pur- Check out the Devon- place it in our green Web A Life chasing your pass before shire Children’s Play- and yellow paper re- By Hugh Leonard. Di- Monday, April 19 at April 30 you receive a house version of the triever dumpsters for 7 p.m. rected by BJ Jones; fea- free Buddy Pass good for Disney classic! April 24 recycling! Your paper turing John Mahoney. five visits to either one of to May 2. Call 847/674- will have a new life Get Back on Track: Northlight Theatre our two award-winning 1500, ext. 2400 for within two weeks after Developing Your Playing through April 25. facilities! Skokie Water times and tickets. De- pick-up. Contact Financial Recovery Call for showtimes. Playground, 4700 Oakton vonshire Cultural Cen- 847/674-1500, ext. 2525 Plan Centre East presents Street, Skokie. Devonshire ter, 4400 Greenwood St., with questions regard- Tuesday, April 20 at The Wit and Wisdom of Aquatic Center, 4400 Skokie ing acceptable types of 7 p.m. Greenwood Street, Skokie paper. Emily Oaks Na- Dave Barry Earth Day Through the Eyes of Saturday, April 10 at ture Center, 4650 Brum- Hubble Golf season is here Celebration mel St., Skokie; Weber 8 p.m. April 1, 2010 marks the Visit the Emily Oaks Saturday, April 24 at Leisure Center, 9300 2 p.m. An evening of Sacred official opening of the Nature Center for Weber Park Place, Song and Kirtan with 2010 Skokie Park District earth-friendly food, en- Skokie. Duo Figer-Khanina Krishna Das and Deva golf season, with both tertainment, music and (violin and piano) Premal & Miten with the Sports Park Golf a native plant sale. The Skokie Public Sunday, April 25 at Manose Range and Weber Park theme for the day is Library 3 p.m. Monday, April 12 at Golf Course open daily, “The Quest to Over- For more details on li- 7:30 p.m. weather permitting. come,” featuring me- brary activities and Author Visit: Ann Skokie Sports Park, 3459 dieval games to test events, please visit Martin (The Baby-sit- Centre East presents Oakton Street, Skokie. your environmental www.skokielibrary.info ters Club) A Night in the Catskills Weber Park Golf Course, worthiness! Sunday, or call 847/673-7774. Tuesday, April 27 at Double bill featuring 9300 Weber Park Place, April 25, 12–4 p.m. 7 p.m. Broadway Star Mike Skokie. Emily Oaks Nature Cen- Should You go into Burstyn and Comedian Business for Yourself? Skokie Art Guild ter, 4650 Brummel Skokie Art Guild’s Mal Z. Lawrence Breakfast with the Street, Skokie Saturday, April 3 at Centre East Bunny & EGG-strava- 2 p.m. 49th Annual Art Fair ganza Play in the National July 10-11, 2010. Prizes Saturday, April 17 at Clutter Busting: 8 p.m. Enjoy breakfast with our Whiffleball Champi- and awards. $150 furry friend followed by onship Letting Go of What's booth fee. 75 ex- Skokie Valley Sym- our annual egg hunt! Gather five players Holding You Back hibitors. Held outdoors phony Orchestra pres- Saturday, April 3 from 9- today and enter the Na- Wednesday, April 7 at on the beautiful Village ents Paris in the Spring 11 a.m. Oakton Commu- tional Whiffleball 7 p.m. Green in Downtown Sunday, April 25 at nity Center, 4701 Oakton Championship, Skokie’s You n g Ste i nway Skokie, 5211 Oakton 3 p.m. Street, Skokie. mini bat and ball tour- Concert Street. Apply now, nament! The tourney Sunday, April 11 at 847/677-8163 or email Secretary of State will lead up to the 31st 3 p.m. [email protected]. Monday, April 12, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Annual World Whiffle-  ball Championship in You Can't Google This Secretary of State will be at the Smith Center, 5120 Monday, April 12 at Galitz Street, to renew driver’s licenses for those Indiana in July. (Men, women and kids age 7 p.m. under age 75 with a clean driving record. There is a 10+ welcome.) Call $30 license renewal fee for non-seniors.

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2009 National Citizen  SmithCenterNews  Survey Senior Activities Continued from page three Monday Senior Group Health and Wellness All programs take place at the Smith Activities Center lo- Some 81% of those surveyed gave the Skokie Health Department cated at 5120 Galitz Street. Programs begin at 1:30 p.m. services an excellent/good rating. This rating gives the Skokie unless otherwise noted. For more information on Monday Health Department a ranking of 3rd out of 153 comparable juris- Senior Group programs please call 847/933-8208. dictions. Policy Questions April 5: Table Games Bring your friends and treats to share and enjoy a relaxing af- The Village developed a number of very specific policy questions ternoon with your favorite table games. for the survey. Many aspects of the questions focused on economic development, and one question asked residents specifically about April 26: Silver Singers their support for a property tax increase to fund various initiatives. Sing-a-long while Miriam Strauss plays her musical tunes on A summary of responses to the Village’s three policy questions fol- the piano. Tune up your vocal chords and join the group! lows. Policy Question 1 – Please rate the importance of the follow- • Pensions of public safety and municipal personnel as required by ing community issues or initiatives for the Village of Skokie: the Illinois legislature – 62% Note: The percentage shown in all categories is the aggregate of the • ‘Green’ or other environmentally friendly equipment and pro- essential, very important and important ratings given by those sur- grams (electric lawn mower rebates, hybrid vehicles for village veyed. fleet, etc.) – 69% Policy Question 3 - Please rate how important each of the fol- • Redevelop West Dempster Street from the Edens to Skokie Boule- lowing is for Downtown Skokie: vard, 77% Note: The percentage shown in all categories is the aggregate of the • Downtown Skokie redevelopment, 79% essential, very important and important ratings given by those sur- • Domestic violence, 89% veyed. • Elderly care service, 91% • Increased surface parking – 61% • At-risk youth, 94% • Tourist destination for people outside Skokie – 60% • Traffic/transportation, 92% • Variety of housing options – 60% • Extend Skokie Swift service to the Old Orchard area, 59% • National retail stores – 66% Policy Question 2 – The Village’s property taxes have not in- creased since 1990. To what extent would you support or op- • Unique retail stores and restaurants – 82% pose a property tax increase for the following programs or • Parking garage – 53% initiatives? • Streetscape enhancements (landscaping, lighting, etc.) – 70% Note: The percentage shown in all categories is the aggregate of the • Directional signage – 68% strongly support and somewhat support ratings given by those sur- The entire 2009 Village of Skokie National Citizen Survey survey re- veyed. sults are posted on the Village web site at www.skokie.org.  • Revitalize Downtown Skokie – 58% • Revitalize West Dempster Street – 56% • Continue twice-weekly garbage collection – 78% • Continue sidewalk snow plowing – 78% • Install sidewalks in areas without sidewalks – 67% • Resume collecting grass clippings during summer months - 60% NewSkokie • Page 12 182_VillageSkokie:1 3/18/10 9:52 AM Page 13

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 HealthNotes  Merchant of the Year National Public Health Week Which store, service or business in Skokie is outstand- ing? The Consumer Affairs Commission recognizes a The country is celebrating National Public Health Week from business that has distinguished itself to consumers. The April 5 to 11, 2010. In conjunction with this observance, the Merchant of the Year plaque will be awarded to the busi- Skokie Health Department is offering routine screenings for ness receiving the highest number of votes. The two cholesterol, lipid profile and body composition analysis at 50% merchants receiving the next highest number of votes off the normal fees. also will be honored. Cholesterol screening is being offered for $3, lipid profile test Please return signed ballots by May 3, 2010. for $7.50 and body composition analysis for $3. Clinic dates are: Name of Business______Cholesterol screening (walk-in): Monday, April 5 from 9 Address of Business ______a.m.-1 p.m.; Wednesday, April 7 from 5-7 p.m.; Thursday, April Your Comments ______8 from 1-4 p.m. ______Lipid profile (by appointment only, note - you must fast for 12 hours prior to the test): Monday, April 5 from 9 a.m.-12:00 ______p.m.; Wednesday, April 7 from 5-7 p.m.; Thursday, April 8 ______from 1-4 p.m. ______Body composition (by appointment only): Monday, April 5 ______from 2-4:30 p.m.; Wednesday, April 7 from 5-7 p.m.; Thursday, April 9 from 9 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ______For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact You r Na m e ______the Skokie Health Department at 847/933-8252.  Your Signature ______Blood Donors Needed You r Ad d re s s ______Blood donations in the Village of Skokie are at a ten year low, ______with just 323 pints donated from May to December, 2009. This is a 43% decrease from the same time period during 2008, and • All ballots must be signed. One vote per person creates the potential for a regional shortage of blood. please. • Merchant must be located in Skokie. The next community blood drive will be held on Wednesday, April 14th from 2 to 7:30 p.m. at Skokie Village Hall, 5127 Oak- • Any Skokie business providing goods or services for ton Street. The goal for this drive is to collect at least 100 dona- at least one year is eligible. tions, and it can only be met with your help. Please consider • Merchant of the Year winners from the previous three donating blood to save a life. years are not eligible. You are eligible to donate if you are 17 years old, weigh at least • Photocopying of the ballot is acceptable. Additional 110 pounds and are healthy. The Health Department especially ballots also are available at www.skokie.org. encourages people with O-type blood to donate, as they are • Ballots must be received by May 3, 2010. “universal donors” whose blood can be used with any other blood type. Each pint of blood donated can help up to three people, and you can donate once every 56 days. If you donate Return ballots to: the maximum of six times a year, up to 18 people can benefit. Consumer Affairs Commission For more information or to schedule a specific appointment Village of Skokie time, contact the Skokie Health Department at 847/933-8252. 5127 Oakton Street  Skokie, Illinois 60077

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Community Development Block Grant Program Continued from page five Home Improvements Program the Lieberman Center for struction of a new doorway for Maine-Niles Association of - $125,000 Health and Rehabilitation, 9700 an office at 8324 Skokie Boule- Special Recreation - $3,000 Gross Point Road. vard. Funding to continue the Village’s Funding for scholarships to en- program of repairing single- SHORE Community Orchard Village - $15,000 able low-income families or family homes owned and occu- Services - $12,000 Funding will enable the remod- adults with developmental dis- pied by low/moderate-income abilities participate in special Funding will help to replace two eling of a bathroom and kitchen residents. The program generally recreational, social and exercise furnaces and two air condition- at a group home located at 8124 serves about 15 to 25 households Lowell Avenue. programs. per year. To learn more, please ers at the Regenstein Adminis- visit the Economic Development tration Center, 4232 Dempster Jewish Federation of Metro- PEER Services Inc. - $6,000 Street. page at www.skokie.org. politan Chicago - $12,000 Funding will be used to offset Street Resurfacing - $150,000 Search Development Center - Funding will assist in the re- the costs of a part-time out- $18,000 placement of two obsolete and reach counselor providing sub- Funding to resurface Louise Av- stance abuse treatment to Funding will allow Search to inefficient rooftop heating, ven- enue from Babb to Lacrosse and Skokie residents. improve the accessibility of two tilation and cooling units at the an alley east of Lamon Avenue Goldie Bachmann Luftig Build- between Kirk and Hull Street. bathrooms in a group home lo- North Shore Senior Center - cated at 4505 Concord Lane. ing, 5150 Golf Road. $9,000 Sidewalk Grant Program - Access to Care - $10,000 $2,000 Niles Township Food Pantry - Funding will help provide long- $15,000 Funding will allow the enroll- term case management and This program provides grants to counseling services to Skokie’s The funding will allow the food ment of 12 Skokie residents in homeowners meeting low/mod- homebound, low-income eld- pantry to make needed im- the Access to Care Program, erate-income eligibility who are erly and their families. provements to the Annex Build- sponsored by the Suburban Pri- required to participate in the Vil- mary Health Care Council, pro- lage’s mandatory 50/50 sidewalk ing at 5255 Main Street. The Harbour, Inc. - $5,000 Specifically, the Township will viding low-cost medical service replacement program. Funding will offset the costs as- expand doors to better accom- to uninsured low-income peo- Low/moderate-income property sociated with staff functions of modate the delivery of large ple. owners are able to apply on an the Harbour’s Emergency Shel- pallets of food and, if possible, individual basis for CDBG funds Children’s Advocacy Center - ter and Transitional Living Pro- install automatic doors for to cover their 50% share. $2,000 grams for homeless and clients. Social Worker - $33,000 Funding will offset the costs of a neglected girls. Housing Opportunity Devel- Child and Family Urhai Community Service Funding for a part-time Village opment Corp. - $12,000 Advocate/Counselor position in social worker position in the Center - $3,000 Funding will be used for secu- the Child Abuse Service pro- Human Service Division who Funding will extend the hours rity and life safety updates at gram. will provide case management, of a bilingual Community Case the two apartment buildings counseling and referral services Center for Enriched Living - Worker for services to refugees owned by the agency at 4831 to low/moderate-income Skokie $4,000 and immigrants including and 4845 Conrad Street. residents. Funding will support scholar- counseling, case management, CJE SeniorLife - $10,000 Turning Point - $6,665 ships for Skokie residents to en- advocacy and referrals. roll in programs that help Funding will be used to replace Funding will assist Turning For further information about Point with various building re- people with developmental dis- the program and services listed eight rooftop exhaust fans and abilities improve interpersonal motors which will improve air pairs including masonry repair, here, as well as a complete de- tuckpointing, roof repairs, re- and basic living skills to func- scription of each grant, please circulation and ventilation in the tion more independently. resident bathrooms throughout building a chimney and con- contact Economic Development Coordinator Tom Thompson at 847/933-8446.  NewSkokie • Page 14 182_VillageSkokie:1 3/18/10 9:52 AM Page 15

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Skokie Crime down Overall in 2009 Continued from page one A total of five crime categories incide directly with the in- dents of a block, along with a these reports. The Skokie showed increases between 2008 creased likelihood of leaving better understanding of how Police Department does not and 2009. There were no homi- doors, windows, garages and citizens can help reduce crime determine what will be re- cides in 2008 and two in 2009. sheds open during nice weather. by looking for key indicators. ported by media outlets. Robberies increased by 41%, Another factor in spring and • Crime alerts – providing de- • Block Watch reports – an- from 41 incidents in 2008 and summer are the number of tailed information about nual reports of all criminal 58 in 2009. Theft increased by homes left vacant during criminal activity and related and service call activity (as 3%, sex crimes increased by 7% lengthy family vacations. suspect information in your described in the first section and narcotics incidents in- The Police Department’s final neighborhood. of this article) are provided creased by 32%. The increase 2009 crime analysis will soon • Hazard cards – while on pa- to each Neighborhood Watch in narcotics incidents is due to be posted on the Village web trol, officers will notify citi- Block group captain; they are an ongoing focus on youth ac- site, www.skokie.org. zens of potential crime encouraged to share the re- tivities in and around parks and hazards specific to their resi- port with their neighbors. an ever-growing awareness How to prevent crime at dence. For example, an offi- The report is also posted on throughout the community of your residence and in cer might leave a card the Village web site, drugs and drug-related activi- your neighborhood regarding unlocked car doors, www.skokie.org. ties. The Skokie Police Department or a garage door left open. • Senior Groups – the TRIad When examining 2009 crime provides citizens with the tools The officer will leave the card group meets quarterly to dis- data, the Police Department dis- and services necessary to help and Crime Prevention officers cuss criminal activity affect- covered some interesting keep their homes and neighbor- often follow up with the ing senior citizens. The trends. For example, in 2006, hoods safe. The best defense homeowner. group is open to any senior burglaries to businesses and against criminal activity is a How can citizens obtain in- age 60 or older. For more in- other non-residential structures combined effort between citi- formation about criminal ac- formation on TRIad, contact accounted for 31% of all burgla- zens and the Police Depart- tivity and find out about the Officer Tammy Jacobsen at ries, but represented only 19% ment. many programs offered by 847/982-5922. of the total in 2009. Burglaries the Skokie Police Depart- The Police Department is cur- to garages and sheds also de- The Skokie Police Depart- ment offers the following pro- ment? rently evaluating several creased in 2009. Of note, means of distributing infor- grams: • Neighborhood Watch though, was a rise in burglaries mation to the community newsletter – these are sent to to residences, which accounted • Security surveys – a Skokie electronically. Any such pro- residents who belong to a for 50% of all burglaries in Police Officer will visit your grams will be announced in a Neighborhood Watch Block 2009. Over the past few residence and advise you on future edition of NewSkokie group. If there is no group in months, the Police Department potential burglary entry and featured on the Village your neighborhood, consider has arrested several residential points and targets. web site, www.skokie.org. burglary suspects that resulted starting one. The newsletters • Away from home checks – in solving several burglary inci- are also available at Village The Skokie Police Department notify the Police Department dents. Residential burglary in- Hall, the Skokie Public Library, welcomes all information and when you will be on vacation vestigations are ongoing and Devonshire Center, Oakton suggestions from Skokie resi- or away for an extended pe- may lead to additional arrests. Park or Emily Oaks Nature dents. Together, we can main- riod of time. While on patrol, Center. tain a safe community. To The statistics also show sea- an officer will check the • Local media – police reports contact the Skokie Police De- sonal trends for crime. Burgla- perimeter of your home for partment Crime Prevention/ ries generally peak with the any possible criminal activity. and crime alerts are available to the media for reporting Community Relations Unit, onset of good weather during • Neighborhood Watch Block call 847/982-5919 or visit April, and rise again during the purposes. All major and local  – this includes direct contact newspapers, radio and televi- www.skokie.org. summer months. The spring between the police and resi- and mid-summer increases co- sion outlets have access to

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The Village of Skokie Village Departments www.skokie.org Arbor Day 2010 Citizens Assistance 1660 AM 847/933-8480 Skokie Remember April 30 is Arbor Day! Designated as a Tree City Council/Manager for over 23 years, this day has special meaning for Skokie. Civil Engineering Government 847/933-8231 Each year on Arbor Day the Village and the Skokie Park Dis- Since 1957 Clerk’s Office trict co-sponsor a tree planting ceremony. This year's cere- 847/933-8203 Officials: mony is April 30 at 10 a.m. at Mayor Community Development George Van Dusen McNally Park (Central Park Avenue Building/Property Standards/ and Madison Street) and will be Zoning Clerk hosted by the Village of Skokie and 847/933-8223 Marlene Williams Skokie Park District. Economic Development 847/933-8446 Trustees Michele L. Bromberg For more information please con- Planning Michael M. Lorge tact the Village Forester at 847/933- 847/933-8447 Donald P. Perille 8427, or visit www.skokie.org.  Health Department Randall E. Roberts Administration Pramod C. Shah 847/933-8252 Edie Sue Sutker Feedback Animal Control Manager The Village is pleased to respond to your questions and concerns. 847/933-8484 Albert J. Rigoni If you have a suggestion for the Village web site or for a future Environmental Health NewSkokie article, or have a question, return this form to the Vil- 847/933-8484 Counsel J. Patrick Hanley lage Hall or e-mail [email protected]. Please provide your address Personal Health for a direct response. 847/933-8252 Phone Numbers: Human Services Emergency 847/933-8208 9-1-1 Public Works Information Forestry 847/673-0500 847/933-8427 Refuse and Recycling TTY 847/933-8427 847/933-8455 Signs and Street Lights Fire Non-Emergency 847/933-8232 847/982-5300 Streets and Alleys 847/933-8427 Police Non-Emergency 847/982-5900 Water and Sewer 847/933-8427 Citizens Assistance Name: Telephone: 847/933-8480 Traffic Engineering 847/933-8232 Address: Managing Editor Village Hall Ann E. Tennes Forward inquiries to: 847/673-0500 Village Manager’s Office, 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, Illinois 60077 Assistant Editor/Layout Village Manager’s Office Natalie M.K. Marquez 847/933-8210 NewSkokie is printed on 45% post-consumer recycled Water Billing Copyright ©2010 by Village of Skokie content paper with soy-based ink. 847/933-8418