October 2011 News from the Village of Hoffman Estates

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Mayor William D. McLeod, left, shakes hands hockey team playing at the Sears Centre with ECHL Commissioner Brian McKenna at the Chicago Express naming ceremony at Arena in the Village of Hoffman Estates. the Sears Centre Arena in September 2010

They will compete in the ECHL, the premier “AA” hockey Fans who have followed hockey in the area will see familiar league. The Express have affi liations with both the Columbus faces at the games. Head Coach was the former Blue Jackets of the NHL and the Springfi eld Falcons of the coach of the Rockford IceHogs, and led the team to their fi rst AHL. The ECHL has long been a prestigious, professional ever championship during the 2006-07 season. Players Nathan hockey league, and the Express is proud to be a part of it. Lutz (defenseman) and Chaz Johnson (right wing) were also part of the Rockford team. Also, fan-favorite Chris Toltzman As the beginning of the Express’s inaugural season gets closer, will be the public address announcer for all home games. the team is focused on preparing for opening night on Saturday, Oct. 22. Team Owner Craig Drecktrah and General Manager The Express will bring high-quality hockey to Hoffman Estates at Wade Welsh have been hard at work since the summer of 2010 extremely affordable prices. Season tickets start as low as $5 per to make sure that fans will have a fun, exciting and memorable game. The Sears Centre Arena is located at 5333 Prairie Stone experience at every Chicago Express game this season. Parkway. For more information, call 224-220-1333.

In this issue Floodplain information French chef events ...... 3 Health and Human p2 p4 and services ...... 2 A message from Services news ...... 5 Say “Boo!” to the fl u! ...... 2 Mayor McLeod ...... 3 Growing to Greenness! . . . . . 6 Crime prevention tip: Community briefs ...... 4 Fire Prevention Week ...... 6 ruse burglaries ...... 2 Clerk’s corner ...... 5 October calendar ...... 7 Floodplain information Crime alert: and services ruse burglaries

Do you know if you live in located in the fl oodplain. If • Regulatory provisions that In the recent weeks, there have been a fl oodplain? Is your home you live in or near a fl oodplain, may apply to the property in numerous ruse burglary reports in the located near a creek, wetland you may need fl ood insurance. question northwest suburbs. or detention basin? Even if you Homeowner’s policies typically • A map of the property with the have never experienced fl ood- do not include coverage for fl ood zone overlaid A ruse burglary is when a person comes ing, there is still the possibility fl ood damage. Renters and to a residence and attempts to distract that it could happen in the homeowners can purchase The goal of the fl oodplain the resident while another person enters future. Flood Insurance Rate a separate fl ood insurance map information service is to the home and removes valuables from it. Maps (FIRMs) identify high policy at a reduced rate for all educate the community about Ruses used in the past have ranged from risk fl ooding areas. FIRMs are properties, whether they are in the potential fl ood hazard on a a subject posing as a utility company prepared by the Federal Emer- a fl oodplain or not. Everyone is designated property, improv- employee and asking the residentsident gency Management Agency at risk of fl ooding. ing fl oodplain management to accompany him to the (FEMA) for Cook and Kane and to provide information yard to look at prop- counties, and help identify The Village of Hoffman Es- about what steps can be taken tates offers free fl oodplain map erty lines, to offering fl ood zones to determine fl ood to reduce losses as a result of to conduct repairs on insurance rates. The Village information services to anyone potential fl ooding events. driveways and asking can assist homeowners and interested in obtaining infor- the resident if they can renters in determining whether mation regarding the Village’s The Transportation and come in for hot water or not your home is located in a FIRMs. Information that may Engineering Division can tell needed to mix the fl oodplain. be obtained includes: you if a property is within a patching product. designated fl ood hazard area. Typically, a resident will • Whether a property is within a Special Flood Hazard Area To obtain your fl oodplain Please exercise the fol- encounter fl oodplain informa- status, call Shelley Walenga at tion when applying for a home (SFHA) lowing rules of cautionon 847-252-5805. FIRM panels loan or refi nancing. Fed- when someone not known to • Flood insurance rating informa- are also available for review at eral law requires that a fl ood tion, such as FIRM fl ood zone, you comes to your residence: the Village Hall, or online at the insurance policy be obtained panel number, suffi x, panel FEMA Map Service Center • Always keep your door locked as a condition of a federally date and regulatory base fl ood website, www.msc.fema.gov. backed mortgage or loan that elevation • Never let anyone you do not know into your is secured by the building house • Never provide any information to the subjects • Call 9-1-1 immediately to have a police Say “Boo!” to the fl u offi cer respond and verify the legitimacy of the subject Flu season is just around the corner. This year’s theme, “Say ‘Boo!’ to the Flu,” encourages the fl u vaccine for everyone six months and older. The vaccination Likewise, several vehicle break-ins have should be given before the onset of fl u activity in the community to allow occurred in which items were taken from protective antibody levels to develop. Be sure to protect yourself and the unlocked vehicles. Remember to lock health of others by getting a fl u vaccine. Health and Human Services will your vehicles, and keep all valuables out offer fl u shots for adults and children six months and older. All commu- of view, including GPS brackets suctioned nities are welcome. The following clinics will be held at the Village Hall: to windshields. A suctioned GPS bracket • Children’s Flu Clinic indicates to a criminal that there is a high Date: Monday, Oct. 3 probability that a GPS device is hidden Time: 3:30 to 6 p.m. somewhere inside the vehicle. Cost: $10 (cash or check), or free with AllKids Please be aware of your surroundings in • Adult Flu Clinic your neighborhood. If you see something Date: Tuesday, Oct. 4 that doesn’t look right (e.g., strangers Time: Appointments are required walking door-to-door, people wearing Cost: $20 (cash or check), or free with Medicare Part B clothing associated with a utility or construction worker but do not have To make a reservation or for more information, call 847-781-4850. associated tools or identifi ed work vehicles), For updates, call the fl u hotline at 847-252-5441. For more information about the fl u, visit www.cdc.gov/fl u. do not hesitate to call 9-1-1.

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 Telephone: 847-781-2609 2 a whole or in part without written permission from the Hoffman Estates Village Manager. © 2011. All rights reserved. [email protected] French chef events in Hoffman Estates

The Sister Cities Commission of the Village of Hoffman Estates in- vites you to experience a week of culinary events presented by visitors from Angoulême, France, the Village’s sister city. Chef Patrick Guat, chef instructor at L’Amandier School, and two culinary students from Angoulême will arrive in Hoffman Estates in October to offer cooking classes and demonstration dinners. This is an exciting op- portunity for residents to experience a wide variety of French food at each of the ticketed events, as each event will be devoted to a differ- ent theme. The events scheduled for Chef Patrick are as follows: A message from Mayor McLeod • Sunday, Oct. 23 – “Experience Française – Olive Oils and Vinegar Tastings with French Food and Wine,” for up to 50 guests at the Village Hall, 1900 Fall is offi cially upon us, and with it comes a host of Hassell Road. The event is co-sponsored by Rick Petrocelly of The Olive Tap holidays, school-related activities and family events. Here in Long Grove, and is from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Guests will experience in Hoffman Estates, we are particularly excited about the French food pairings with olive oil and vinegars from The Olive Tap, as well as Oct. 22 inaugural game of the Chicago Express hockey those from the Angoulême region of France. Accompanying the tastings will team at the Sears Centre Arena. Part of the ECHL and be Sparkling XO, champagne with Cognac XO, and red and white wines from affi liated with the NHL’s , the Chi- the Charlemagne Company. Price includes all food and beverages. Advanced cago Express is an excellent addition to the arena and our reservations required. Call 847-781-2606 to reserve your place for this community. Visit www.searscentre.com for more informa- event. Price: $25 per person. tion. We hope to see you there! • Tuesday, Oct. 25 – “Bordeaux: Food and Wine with Chef Patrick” for up to 40 guests at L’Eiffel Bistrot and Creperie at The Arboretum, 100 W. Higgins As part of the Village Board’s commitment to having an Road in South Barrington. The event is co-sponsored by Frank Ferru of open dialogue with residents and businesses, we will host L’Eiffel Bistrot, and is from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The all-inclusive price includes an our quarterly “Coffee with the Board” at Village Hall on aperitif, a classic fi ve-course French dinner, wine, an after dinner drink, tax Oct. 15. Also taking place on Oct. 15 is a Pumpkin Fest, and gratuity. Advanced reservations required. Contact L’Eiffel Bistrot at Hispanic Heritage Day Fiesta and a theater performance of 847-428-4783 to reserve your place for this event. Price: $75 per person. “The Lutwidge Canvass.” For more information on these and other events, please visit the Village’s online calendar • Sunday, Oct. 30 – “Children’s Cooking Class,” for up to 20 children, ages at www.hoffmanestates.org/calendar. 12 to 15, at the Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road. The class will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The theme will be “Sweet and Savory French Desserts.” In addition to preparing and sampling the desserts, each child will receive a chef’s apron. Advanced reservations required. Call 847-781-2606 to reserve your child’s place for this event. Price: $15 per participant.

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In September, the Village Board was pleased to recognize several Hoffman Estates businesses and individuals who made contributions to our community. We recognized the following “Great Citizens”: Plote Construction, for their contributions to building a home for a veteran who was wounded while serving; Gary Granzin, for coordinating a community-building block party for his neighborhood; Jim Fabbrini, for donating beautiful fl oral arrangements • Monday, Oct. 31 – “Three-Course French Dinner” for up to 125 guests at for our Fourth of July parade; and Andrew Luzwick, who Elgin Community College (ECC) Spartan Terrace Restaurant, 1700 Spartan was credited with helping save his brother’s life after he was Drive in Elgin. This is a new event and venue for the Commission, and will run over by a car. If you know of an individual or organiza- begin at 6 p.m. Chef Patrick will prepare a French dinner with students from tion deserving of the “Great Citizen” award, please e-mail ECC in conjunction with the Food Production IV restaurant class. Advanced [email protected]. reservations required. Contact the ECC box offi ce at 847-214-7382 to reserve your place for this event. Price: $35 per person, plus tax.

For more event information and to purchase tickets, contact Sue Lessen by phone at 847-781-2606, or by e-mail at [email protected]. Reservations will be accepted until Wednesday, Oct. 12, for each of these events. Bon appétit!

Hoffman Estates Citizen • October 2011 3 Community briefs

Trick-or-treating hours Coffee with the Board Questions to Code The hours for trick-or-treating will be from The next Coffee with the Board will be on 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31. Saturday, Oct. 15, at 10 a.m. at the Village Q: In the past, your column stated that bushes Hall. Ask questions and give comments to the and trees overhanging the sidewalk are a PPumpkinumpkin FestFest Village of Hoffman Estates Board of Trustees. violation. What about cars parked on a driveway blocking the sidewalk? The Historical Sites Commission invites you to paint a pumpkin at the 16th annual Pumpkin Garbage set-out hours A: The Village’s Municipal Code and Fest. A $3 fee includes a pumpkin, acrylic paint Garbage and recycling toters, garbage bags, state law prohibit anyone from parking for decorating and refreshments. Don’t forget and yard waste bags are not to be set out at the their vehicle on or blocking a sidewalk. your camera! Pumpkin Fest will be held on curb until 6 p.m. the evening prior to your col- Violators may be issued a citation. Saturday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. lection day. Toters are to be removed from the at the Sunderlage Farmhouse located on the curb no later than 10 p.m. the day of your col- Send your code questions to Bill Chlebik corner of Vista Lane and Volid Drive. For more lection. Toters are to be stored inside a garage, by phone at 847-781-2646, or by e-mail at information, call 847-781-2606. structure or in a side yard if located behind the [email protected]. principle building line. “The Lutwidge Canvass” theater performance Generators and electrocution risk The Arts Commission is proud to welcome the In the aftermath of Hurricane Irene, the Vil- TesserAct Theatre Ensemble for a reading of lage would like to remind you to assume that the play, “The Lutwidge Canvass.” The free all power lines are energized. Even though performance takes place on Saturday, Oct. 15, power may be out in your immediate area, at 2 p.m. at the Vogelei Barn, 650 W. Higgins improperly connected portable generators that Road. This zany mystery, written by David were installed without permits are capable Alex, takes place in 1939, and follows the of “backfeeding” power lines thought to be adventures of Duncan Lutwidge and his wife, inactive. Backfeeding can happen when you Alice, as they attempt to solve a murder. Keep connect a portable generator directly to your up with the quick verbal repartee and sort home’s wiring without having a functional out the clues. For more information, call transfer switch. Without a transfer switch, your Computer animation class for kids 847-781-2606. No reservations are required, portable generator’s electricity can be sent back and light refreshments will be served. The Youth Commission is pleased to offer two into the power grid from your house. This will free “Project Alice” computer animation train- energize the utility’s power lines on your street, Tours of Greve Cemetery ing classes for children of Hoffman Estates and poses an electrocution hazard for fi rst The Historical Sites Commission is hosting residents ages seven to 12 (beginner level). Both responders, utility workers and your neighbors tours of Greve Cemetery, weather permitting. sessions will take place on Saturday, Oct. 22. who may not know that voltage is present on Small guided tours will be held on Saturday, The fi rst session will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., the shared lines. Additionally, as the utility’s Oct. 22, and Sunday, Oct. 23, at 1 p.m. Call and the second session will be from 11 a.m. power is restored, your portable generator and 847-781-2606 for reservations before Oct. 21. to 1 p.m. Classes are held at the Village Hall, house wiring may be severely damaged from 1900 Hassell Road. Registration is required as improper usage. If you have any questions, call GGrevereve CCemetery,emetery, space is limited to 10 students per session. To 847-781-2631. reserve a spot, call 847-781-2606, and indicate llocatedocated onon Now hiring: auxiliary snowplow drivers AAbbeybbey WWoodood the class time your child is interested in. A DDriverive parent or guardian is required throughout the The Village is now accepting applications for duration of the class. Light refreshments will be auxiliary snowplow drivers to assist with snow served. More information of Project Alice can removal on an as-needed basis from November be found at www.alice.org. through April 2012. The position pays $20 per hour. A CDL Class B license is required, and Hoffman Estates Museum program Police Explorers accepting applications previous snow removal experience is preferred. The Hoffman Estates Museum will present its The Police Department is looking for young A Village-paid physical/drug screen and back- fall program, “The American Indian: Stories, men and women between 14 (must have ground investigation are also required. More Music and Art,” on Saturday, Oct. 22, from fi nished 8th grade) and 20 years old who are information and applications can be found on- 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Village Hall, looking for experience in law enforcement. The line at www.hoffmanestates.org/employment. 1900 Hassell Road. Anthropologist Marilyn Police Explorers program will give insight into Lind will show excerpts from George Catlin’s the work and functions of the Police Depart- North American Gallery. The Trickster Gal- ment. If you are a resident or attend high school lery, the only American Indian-owned art in Hoffman Estates and would like to join the gallery in , will have artwork on display. Police Explorers, contact Police Offi cer Lisa The afternoon will end with an American Notarnicola by phone at 847-781-2873, or by Indian drum dance performance. For more e-mail at [email protected]. information, contact Village Historian Pat Barch by phone at 847-755-9630, or by e-mail at [email protected].

4 Hoffman Estates Citizen • October 2011 Healthy body, healthy mind ... news from Health and Human Services

Adult and older adult services Child and youth services Prescription drugs disposal event Health and Human Services provides Health and Human Services offers two The Hoffman Estates Police Depart- an array of affordable health screenings, monthly child immunization clinics. ment is partnering with the U.S. Drug preventative tests and vaccinations. The cost is $8 per shot for residents of Enforcement Administration (DEA) Blood pressure testing and pulse checks the Village of Hoffman Estates and for a national drug disposal take-back are available at no cost. Diabetes and Village of Schaumburg, and $10 for initiative. hemoglobin testing are available for all other communities (cash, check or $3 per test. For best results, do not eat AllKids only please!). The clinics are The initiative addresses a vital public at least four hours before the diabetes intended for children who are underin- safety and health issue. According to the test. Complete lipid profi le testing, sured (health insurance does not cover Substance Abuse and Mental Health Cholestech, is available by appointment immunizations) or do not have health Services Administration’s 2009 National only (not performed during the regular insurance. Shot records are required Survey on Drug Use and Health, more adult health clinics), and costs $22. The for children to receive an immuniza- than seven million Americans currently test measures total cholesterol, HDL, tion. To schedule an appointment, call abuse prescription drugs. Studies also LDL, triglycerides and glucose levels, 847-781-4850. show that a majority of abused prescrip- and requires a small drop of blood that is tion drugs are obtained from family and obtained through a fi nger stick. Results • Children’s Clinic friends, including the medicine cabinet. are immediate, and include consultation (ages two months to 18 years) with a registered nurse. For more infor- All communities welcome mation or to schedule an appointment, Village Hall (main entrance) call 847-781-4850. 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates Dates: Oct. 3 and Nov. 7 • Schaumburg Barn Time: 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. 231 Civic Drive, Schaumburg • Hoffman Baby Clinic Dates: Oct. 5 & 19 and Nov. 2 & 16 (ages two months to kindergarten) Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Hoffman Estates residents only • Village Hall (main entrance) Village Hall (main entrance) 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates Dates: Oct. 12 and Nov. 9 Dates: Oct. 11 and Nov. 8 In an effort to address this problem, Time: noon to 1 p.m.* Time: Appointments are required the DEA, in conjunction with state and • Triphahn Center local law enforcement agencies through- Clinic schedules are available online by 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates out the United States, will be conduct- visiting www.hoffmanestates.org/clinics. Dates: Oct. 17 and Nov. 21 ing a drug disposal drop-off event Time: 11 a.m. to noon in Hoffman Estates in late October. Counseling services Residents will be able to properly and • Schaumburg Township Health and Human Services offers safely dispose of accumulated, unwanted 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates professional and affordable counseling and unused prescription drugs: Dates: Oct. 20 and Nov. 17 services to residents. Call 847-781-4850 Time: noon to 1 p.m. for information. Saturday, Oct. 29 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hoffman Estates Police Department 411 W. Higgins Road Clerk’s corner Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 *Unfortunately, no liquids or needles will Remember: the Village is a drop-off site for be accepted at this event. food donations all year long. Nonperishable food can be dropped off in our “Food Pantry For more information, contact Donations” bin located by the front coun- Police Sgt. Joe Dornbos by e-mail ter of Village Hall any time during regular at [email protected] business hours. Your donations will then be or by phone at 847-781-2823. brought to the local food pantries to help restock their shelves.

By Bev Romanoff Contact the Village Clerk’s offi ce at Hoffman Estates Village Clerk 847-781-2625, or e-mail the Clerk at [email protected]. Hoffman Estates Citizen • October 2011 5 GGrowingrowing toto GGreenness!reenness!

Environmental Fair The Fire Department is teaming up with the burn away from the stove and always turning off National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) space heaters before going to bed,” said Lt. Tony Join the Environmental Commission from Oct. 9 through Oct. 15 to let everyone Butler of the Fire Department. for its 10th annual Environmental Fair know: “It’s Fire Prevention Week. Protect your on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9:30 a.m. Family from Fire!” This year’s focus is on pre- The Fire Department will be hosting open to 3:30 p.m. This family-friendly event venting the leading causes of home fi res – cook- houses at the Village’s fi re stations during Fire will be held at the Village Hall, 1900 ing, heating and electrical equipment, as well as Prevention Week. Through these educational, Hassell Road. Admission is free. This candles and smoking materials. family-oriented activities, residents can learn year’s Fair will feature four speakers more about the power of prevention. covering multiple topics, including “In 2009, 2,565 people died in home fi res. “Creating a Green Organization,” for Nearly all of these deaths could have been To fi nd out more about upcoming activities, e-mail businesses and organizations seek- prevented by taking a few simple precautions, Lt. Tony Butler at [email protected]. ing to become more eco-friendly, and like having working smoke alarms, having a To learn more about Fire Prevention Week, visit organic gardening. Join your friends home fi re escape plan, keeping things that can NFPA’s website at www.fi repreventionweek.org. and neighbors for this fun, educational experience, which attracts families, educators, students and business pro- Branch pickup continues through October fessionals. Visit unique displays, take The Village’s free curbside tree branch any container. Do not allow branches to pro- home helpful literature on environ- pickup program continues through Friday, trude into the street or block sidewalks. mental topics and be sure to chat with Oct. 21. This program is for residents covered representatives from 20 conservation by the Village refuse collection contract. While supplies last, free woodchips will be and environmental groups about res- available to residents at the Village’s vehicle toration, conservation, wildlife rescue Only one collection pass will be made for maintenance facility, 2405 Pembroke Ave., and recovery, natural resources, and each street. Please do not ask for exceptions. after 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, and preservation. For more information, If branches are too large, are mixed with during daylight hours on weekends. Please contact Village Forester Kelly Kerr by unacceptable materials or have not been pre- bring your own containers. phone at 847-490-6800, or by e-mail at pared properly, they will not be picked up. [email protected] If you have any questions or want to fi nd out On the fi rst date of pickup listed for your about free large truckload deliveries of wood area, neatly stack branches at curbside by chips, please contact the Public Works 7 a.m. Face the cut ends toward the street. Department at 847-490-6800. Do not tie branches in bundles or place in

A. Beginning Sept. 26: All streets north of the Tollway (I-90). All streets west of Route 59. B. Beginning Oct. 3: All streets within the boundaries north of Golf Road, south of the Tollway, east of Barrington Road and west of Roselle Road. C. Beginning Oct. 10: All streets within the boundaries north of Schaumburg Road, south of Golf Road, east of Barrington Road and west of Roselle The latest “Green Business” Road. D. Beginning Oct. 17: All streets within the boundaries north of Schaumburg Leopardo Companies, Inc., located at Road, south of Golf Road, east of Roselle Road and west of Plum Grove 5200 Prairie Stone Parkway, is the most Road. recently recognized “Green Business.” The Green Business Recognition Pro- gram acknowledges businesses that are focused on sustainable environmental and economic practices. Applications are reviewed by staff and the Village’s Green Initiatives Commission. To learn more about the program, visit www.hoffmanestates.org/green.

6 Hoffman Estates Citizen • October 2011 October calendar

Event and meeting dates subject to change. *Sunday, Oct. 23 For up-to-date information, visit www.hoffmanestates.org/calendar. • Veteran’s Flag 75: Robert Sutherland, USMC, WWII • Tours of Greve Cemetery, 1 p.m. at Greve Cemetery Saturday, Oct. 1 • Experience Française – Olive Oils and Vinegar Tastings, • Fire and Police Commission, 8 a.m. at PD 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at VH *Sunday, Oct. 2 Monday, Oct. 24 • Veteran’s Flag 72: Ray F. DeCola, Army, WWII • Heartsaver AED CPR Class, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Fire Station 22 Monday, Oct. 3 • Standing Committee Meetings, 7 p.m. at VH • Children’s Clinic, 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at VH Wednesday, Oct. 26 • Standing Committee Meetings, 7 p.m. at VH • Celebrations Commission, 5:30 p.m. at VH • Village Board Meeting, immediately following • Police Explorers, 6:45 p.m. at PD Standing Committee Meetings at VH • Arts Commission, 7 p.m. at VH Tuesday, Oct. 4 • Environmental Commission, 7 p.m. at PWC • Tartan Day Commission, 6 p.m. at VH Thursday, Oct. 27 • Cultural Awareness Commission, 7:15 p.m. at VH • Liquor Servers Training, 7 p.m. at PD Wednesday, Oct. 5 *Sunday, Oct. 30 • Emergency Management Agency (EMA), 6:30 p.m. at PD • Veteran’s Flag 76: Bruce C. Lind, Navy, 1952-1960 • Planning and Zoning Commission, 7 p.m. at VH • Children’s Cooking Class, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at VH Thursday, Oct. 6 Monday, Oct. 31 • “Take Charge of Your Health” Workshop, 9:30 a.m. to noon at VH • Halloween Trick-or-Treating, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. *Sunday, Oct. 9 • Veteran’s Flag 73: Henry W. Marthinsen, Navy, WWII Monday, Oct. 10 Village Board Meetings are held on the fi rst and third Mon- • Standing Committee Meetings, 7 p.m. at VH day of each month at 7 p.m. in the VH Council Chambers, Tuesday, Oct. 11 unless otherwise noted. • Hoffman Baby Clinic, 10 a.m. to noon at VH • Commission for Senior Citizens, 5:30 p.m. at VH The General Administration and Personnel; Planning, • Historical Sites Commission, 5:30 p.m. at Sunderlage Farm

Building and Zoning; and Transportation and Road Larry Dale Gordon – Stone/Getty Images Wednesday, Oct. 12 Improvement Committees meetings are held on the second • Community Health Clinic, noon to 1 p.m. at VH Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the VH Council Cham- • Museum Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. at Sunderlage Farm bers, unless otherwise noted. • Police Explorers, 6:45 p.m. at PD Thursday, Oct. 13 The Finance; Public Health and Safety; and Public Works • “Take Charge of Your Health” Workshop, 9:30 a.m. to noon at VH and Utilities Committees meetings are held on the fourth Saturday, Oct. 15 Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the VH Council Cham- • Coffee with the Board, 10 a.m. at VH bers, unless otherwise noted. • Pumpkin Fest, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Sunderlage Farm • Hispanic Heritage Day Fiesta, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at VH VH: Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road • Play Reading of “The Lutwidge Canvass,” 2 p.m. at Vogelei Barn PD: Police Department, 411 W. Higgins Road *Sunday, Oct. 16 PWC: Public Works Center, 2305 Pembroke Ave. • Veteran’s Flag 74: William P. Kollias, Army, WWII • Veterans’ Memorial Commission, 1 p.m. at PD Monday, Oct. 17 • Village Board Meeting, 7 p.m. at VH Wednesday, Oct. 19 • Peer Jury, 7 p.m. at PD • Planning and Zoning Commission, 7 p.m. at VH Thursday, Oct. 20 • “Take Charge of Your Health” Workshop, 9:30 a.m. to noon at VH Saturday, Oct. 22 • Commission for Disabled Citizens, 6 p.m. at VH • *Home Opener!* • Youth Commission, 6:30 p.m. at VH Chicago Express vs. , 7:30 p.m. • Fourth of July Commission, 7:30 p.m. at VH Sunday, Oct. 23 Saturday, Oct. 22 • Chicago Express vs. South Carolina Stingrays, 4 p.m. • Computer Animation Class for Kids, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at VH Friday, Oct. 28 • Tours of Greve Cemetery, 1 p.m. at Greve Cemetery • Chicago Express vs. Kalamazoo Wings, 7:30 p.m. • Hoffman Estates Museum Program, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at VH For more information on upcoming events, visit www.searscentre.com. Various photos courtesy James Hojnacki, HGTV, David Valdez/FEMA, Patrick Guat, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and * 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 maintenance 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 411 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169.

Hoffman Estates Citizen • October 2011 7 The Village of Hoffman Estates Hispanic Heritage 1900 Hassell Road Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 www.hoffmanestates.org Day Fair!

Important phone numbers The Hoffman Estates Cultural Awareness Commission is proud to celebrateelebrate the commu- nity’s diverse culture by sponsoring a Hispanic Heritage Day Fair. Main ...... 847-882-9100 Police and Fire ...... 9-1-1 This year’s event takes place on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Ed and Mary Police Administration . . . .847-781-2800 Hennessy Room at the Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road. Fire Administration ...... 847-843-4825 Enjoy an afternoon of the sights, sounds and tastes of Hispanic culture. The celebration Public Works ...... 847-490-6800 will be highlighted by the musical sounds of Latin acoustical guitar player and singer Jose Health and Verduzco. Also, children will be able to enjoy fun activities, such as storytelling, and, of Human Services ...... 847-781-4850 course, the ever-popular piñata. Event Hotline ...... 847-252-5443 “I am very excited about this year’s event, and hope we have a great turnout,” said Cultural Village offi cials Awareness Commissioner Sandra Lahoz. Mayor Bring the entire family to this fun-fi lled festival, and be prepared to get your body moving to William D. McLeod the music! Trustees For more information, call 847-781-2606. Karen V. Mills Raymond M. Kincaid Jacquelyn Green Anna Newell Gary J. Pilafas Gary G. Stanton Village Clerk Bev Romanoff Village Manager James H. Norris Municipal facilities Village Hall 1900 Hassell Road Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. – noon Police Department 411 W. Higgins Road Fire Administration 1900 Hassell Road Fire Station 21 — Carl W. Selke 225 Flagstaff Lane

Fire Station 22 — Michael J. O’Malley ECRWSS PRSRT STD 1700 Moon Lake Blvd. U.S. Postage PAID Fire Station 23 — Richard G. Cordova POSTAL CUSTOMER Permit No. 24 1300 Westbury Drive Hoffman Estates, IL Schaumburg, IL Fire Station 24 — Jerome Danowski 5775 Beacon Pointe Drive Susan H. Kenley-Rupnow Public Works Center 2305 Pembroke Ave.

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