FEBRUARY 2007

Hoffman Estates Police Department Honored for Excellence

The Hoffman Estates Police Department was honored in 2006 with several awards for excellence in traffic safety. The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) awarded the Hoffman Estates Department a First Place Award for departments with 51-100 sworn officers in the Illinois Traffic Safety Challenge. The Traffic Safety Challenge is a program that recognizes law enforcement agencies throughout the state for their efforts in addressing traffic and highway safety. The program considers officer training, policies and procedures, public information and education efforts, enforcement and effectiveness measures in determining award recipients. The Hoffman Estates Police Department also won a special award from the IACP for the best Bicycle Pedestrian Safety Program in the state, and received a Speed Monitor Trailer as a prize. The International Association of Chiefs of Police awarded the Hoffman Estates Police Department first-place honors in the 2005-2006 National Law Enforcement Challenge. The Village’s Police Department has won this award 10 times since 1993. In fact, the HEPD won this award nine consecutive times beginning in 1993, and won this year’s challenge after not applying for two previous challenges. Finally, HEPD Officers Mark Mueller and Mark Wondolkowski were individually recognized for their efforts in removing impaired drivers from our roadways. Retired Illinois State Police Colonel Dan Kent presented the awards on behalf of the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Traffic Safety. Since 2001, Officer Mueller has made more than 200 DUI arrests and Officer Wondolkowski has made more than 300 DUI arrests. The officers were publicly thanked by the Village Board at the November 27, 2006 Public Health and Safety Committee Meeting. The Village President, Mayor McLeod, and members of the Board of Trustees honor Representatives from the Hoffman Estates Police Department for their many awards in 2006. Pictured Above: (back row - Left to Right): Trustee Boester, Trustee Rusakiewicz, Mayor McLeod, Trustee Collins, Trustee Kincaid. (front row): Police Chief Herdegen, Officer Wondolkowski, Officer Mueller, Colonel Kent. Pictured Left: (back row - Left to Right): Trustee Boester, Trustee Rusakiewicz, Mayor McLeod, Trustee Collins, Trustee Kincaid. (front row): Sergeant Wanic, Officer Mueller, Assistant Chief Casstevens, Officer Wondolkowski, Police Chief Herdegen, Officer Penrod, Officer Kura. SAVE THE DATE! SAVE THE DATE! Check it Out! The Sister Cities Commission is preparing to welcome the Deputy What’s happening at the Sears Centre Arena? Mayor and other officials from Angouleme, France, the Sister City of Turn to page 6 for a list of upcoming events or the Village of Hoffman Estates. The French Delegation will be in visit the arena on the web: Hoffman Estates for a week in celebration of our 10-year anniversary www.searscentre.com as Sister Cities. The week will culminate at the Tenth Annual French Evening on Friday, March 2, 2007. French specialties, wine and pastries will be Also, visit the tenant teams: prepared by the Harper College Culinary Department with the assis- Chicago Hounds: www.chicagohounds.com tance of the culinary students from L"Amandier Culinary School near Angouleme. Chicago Storm: www.chicagostorm.net The evening will be complete with a raffle for a beautiful piece of French pottery. Chicago Shamrox: www.chicagoshamrox.com The cost of the event is $30 per person. Reservations are required. Call 847-781- Chicago Slaughter: www.chicagoslaughter.com 2606 to RSVP or for more information. Page 2 Hoffman Estates Citizen Public SAFETY Information

NOAA Weather Radios Available for Sale State Law Requires Carbon Monoxide Alarms Flood? Tornado? Snow Storm? Effective January 1, 2007 (the Carbon Monoxide Act – Public Act 094- Monitor weather warnings 24 hours a day with a National Oceanic & 0741) the State of Illinois requires all dwelling units to be equipped with at Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - the US Weather Service - weather least one approved carbon monoxide alarm in an operating condition within radio available for sale at the Hoffman Estates Police Department. This 15 feet of every room used for sleeping purposes. weather radio alerting system can be a life saver for you and your loved ones. Two models are available, priced at $25.58 or $40.58. A strobe light option is The carbon monoxide alarm required under this Act may be either battery available for the hearing impaired for $11.99 each. Each radio will be powered, plug-in with battery back-up, or wired into the structure’s AC programmed for the counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane and Lake. Checks power line with secondary battery back-up. should be made payable to the Village of Hoffman Estates; credit cards also accepted. Contact Officer Kevin O’Keefe at 847-781-2881 for availability Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odorless gas. It is a common by- and purchase information. product of incomplete combustion, produced when fossil fuels like wood, coal, charcoal, gasoline, kerosene, natural gas, or oil burn. ATM Safety and Security Recommendations Living in the age of electronic banking, many of us use ATM machines to Carbon Monoxide weighs about the same as air and distributes evenly withdraw cash. We must be vigilant and take precautions to avoid becoming throughout the room and house. When installing a CO alarm, chose a a victim of a theft. location where the alarm will stay clean, and out of the way of children and pets. See the User’s Manual for specific installation requirements. Approaching the ATM • Keep all windows closed and all doors locked at a drive-up ATM. Keep Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning can be as follows: Mild exposure: the vehicle running and watch all sides. Slight headache, nausea, vomiting, fatigue or flu-like symptoms. Extreme • When approaching the ATM, be alert for suspicious persons. exposure: Convulsions, unconscious, heart and lung damage. Exposure can • Never approach an ATM if the lights at the site are not working. lead to brain damage and death. • If possible, take a companion along to the ATM, particularly after dark. If the alarm activates, call 911. Move everyone immediately to fresh air- Using the ATM outdoors or by an open door or window. Do a head count to check that all • If waiting in line to use the ATM, wait well behind the person(s) ahead persons are accounted for. Do not re-enter the premises until it has been of you, and do not approach the ATM until they complete their checked out by the fire department. transaction. When buying a carbon monoxide alarm, first look for a (UL) listing • Advise someone if they are too close to you. certification. Try to find an alarm that provides a visual indicator of the • Before you approach the ATM, have your card ready and know your concentration (parts per million – PPM) levels. Once you buy the alarm code. carefully follow the manufactures’ instruction for its placement, use and • Memorize your PIN. Do not write your PIN on your ATM card or preventive maintenance. Per manufactures’ recommendation carbon carry your PIN in your wallet or purse. monoxide alarms should be replaced between • Do not select an easy to remember PIN every 5 to 8 years. • When using the ATM, stand directly in front of the keyboard, blocking the view of others. For additional information on Carbon Monoxide alarms, please contact the • Never accept offers of assistance with the ATM from strangers. Hoffman Estates Fire Department at 847 882-5155 or check out the • When your ATM transaction is completed, immediately take your following Web links: property - card, receipt, money, etc., put them in your pocket, wallet or www.firstalert.com purse and leave immediately. Never stand and count your money. www.Alertall.com • If you lose, misplace or have your ATM card stolen, notify the card www.carbonmonoxidekills.com issuer immediately. • Of course, report suspicious persons or activity to police.

Hoffman Estates Citizen’s Police successive Tuesday evenings. Class starts at 6:30 CLASS TOPICS Academy Spring Class pm and ends at approximately 9:30 pm. The final Vehicle Stops session will be held at the Village Hall during a “Shoot - Don’t Shoot” The Hoffman Estates Police Department is Village Board meeting at which time the Citizen’s looking for a few new recruits. New recruits that Interviews/Interrogations Police Academy graduates will be recognized by Evidence Collection/Laws of is, for the spring session of the Citizen’s Police the Village Board members for their Academy. Applicants must be at least 18 years of Evidence accomplishment. age and reside, attend school, or work in Hoffman State Laws/Village Ordinances Estates. Interested individuals should contact Traffic Safety Sgt. Jim Campbell at (847)781-2866 Street Drugs Classes for the spring session will begin on The number of participants is Gangs Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at the Police K-9 Demonstration Department and will continue for eleven more limited. Investigative Tools and Techniques Page 3 Hoffman Estates Citizen Community Information Briefs A Message from Outdoor Decorative Lighting Regulations Mayor McLeod Outdoor decorative lighting such as icicle lights, light swags, strands of colored bulbs are considered temporary lighting and is not designed or intended to remain outside and exposed to On Monday, January 15, the elements for extended periods of time. The National Electrical Code states that temporary 2007, Village Trustee Fred electrical power and decorative lighting installations shall be permitted for a period not to exceed Crespo formally resigned 90 days. from the Village Board. Code Enforcement inspectors will be checking for outdoor decorative lighting during the spring The occasion is bittersweet and summer months during the Residential Inspection Program and during routine inspections as Trustee Crespo is leaving the Village Board of in residential neighborhoods. The Village is requesting residents take outdoor decorative lights Hoffman Estates because he has been elected to off their residences as soon as warmer and dryer weather arrives and conditions permit their safe serve in the Illinois State House of removal. In short, please take down your Christmas lights as soon as the weather permits. For Representatives. more information contact the Code Enforcement Division at 847-882-9100. Fred Crespo has served as a Trustee on the Village Board for two years. However, he has a long history of service to the Village having been active Contractor Information with many volunteer Boards and Commissions of The Code Enforcement division receives many calls from residents looking for contractor the Village and other organizations. Fred’s service references. The Village of Hoffman Estates does not make recommendations or referrals. The to the Village, his dedication, work ethic and Code Enforcement staff is able to check the status of a contractor’s license, bond and insurance commitment will be sorely missed. requirements, but this information does not guarantee the quality of work or customer service of any contractor. The Better Business Bureau (www.chicago.bbb.org) compiles information on However, it is with great joy that I wish Fred luck companies and contractors that have had previous consumer complaints. For more in his next endeavor. I know that Mr. Crespo will information, please contact the Code Enforcement Division at 847-882-9100. be an asset to the State House, as he was to this Village Board. I also know Mr. Crespo will be an excellent voice for the people of this community Garbage Toter Storage in Springfield. Residents who use garbage toters for the storage and disposal of household garbage are Fred Crespo’s resignation does create a vacancy on reminded that regulations state that toters, stored outside of a garage or other structure, can only the Village Board. As such, I am currently be place in side yards behind the principle building line. Please remove the toters from the accepting applications for individuals interested in curbside no later that 10:00 p.m. on the day of collection and please do not leave the toter on serving the balance of term for this Trustee the driveway. For more information, please contact the Code Enforcement Division at 847- position. Applications will be available at the 882-9100. Village Hall through February 6, 2007. Please see Mrs. Vicki Richardson for an application. You may call (847-781-2676) or email Garbage Set Out Hours [email protected] for more Garbage toters, garbage bags, yardwaste bags and recycling bins are not to be set out at the curb information. until 6:00 PM the evening prior to your garbage and recycling collection day. The toters are to I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of be removed from the curb no later than 10:00 PM the day of your collection. Your neighbors the Village Board and the entire of Village of will be very appreciative if you adhere to these set out times. Recycling bins and toters are to be Hoffman Estates to say, “Thank you Fred and stored inside of the garage or structure or in the side yard if located behind the principle building line. best of luck.” Sincerely,

Neighborly Reminder - Sump Pump Hoses Hoses that direct water from a sump pump away from the foundation of your own house are a great idea. However, Village Code requires that these hoses be kept no less than three feet away from the property line. This provision of the code prevents your sump pump discharge from ending up in your neighbor’s back yard. For questions, please contact the Code Enforcement Division at 847-882-9100.

New Permanent Facility accepts Houshold Hazardous Waste and More! There is now a permanent facility in Chicago that will accept Household Chemical Waste, computers, and hosts a latex paint swap! This facility recently opened in Cook County and will be accepting batteries, computers, household chemicals, and even old medicines from all Illinois residents. For a complete list of acceptable items, visit the City of Chicago's website. The Village Board recognizes the Hoffman Estates Jaycees at FACILITY LOCATION: Goose Island Facility, 1150 North Branch Street, Chicago, IL the January 15, 2007 Village Board meeting. The act was one HOURS: Tuesday: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm; Thursday: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm; First Saturday of of the final duties of Trustee Crespo (pictured far right, second month: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. row) as a Village Trustee. Page 4 Hoffman Estates Citizen

FLU SHOTS: OVER 1,100 VACCINATED HELP US PLAN FOR THE FUTURE In 2006 the Department of Health and Human The Village of Hoffman Estates, along with the Village’s Services gave out 1,196 shots to adults and children Comprehensive Plan consultant, Solomon, Cordwell, between October and December! The majority of these Buenz (SCB), invite residents and businesses to attend an shots were given at no cost to seniors who have open house to help us plan for the future of the Village. Medicare Part B. There will be several information stations at the open house that will provide you with an overview of ideas Additionally, over 400 concerning several key planning areas: children were prepared • economic development for the flu season this • transportation year by receiving the shot from the Village. 2006 was the first • land use year that Health and Human Services offered a flu clinic just • neighborhoods for children. The clinic was a huge success! Village staff and consultants will be available for discussion.

Didn’t get your flu shot yet? There is still time to protect your health this flu season. The The Comprehensive Plan is a long range policy guide for Department of Health and Human Services currently has Flu Shots. Please call 847-882-4445 the future growth and development of the community. to schedule an appointment. Flu Shots will be given on a first come, first served basis. This meeting is a follow-up to previous open house meetings. Those initial meetings were designed to gather a broad range of ideas and concerns from the public. The The Historian’s Notebook by Pat Barch input from those meetings was reflected in the creation of Over the years we’ve had many changes to our Village. When family or friends who’ve moved more specific ideas for each of the areas listed above. away return, they can’t believe how different things look. With so much growth in the area Now the Village and SCB are seeking your input to help over the past 40 years, it was necessary to make the highways wider, put in more stop lights and refine those ideas. build for the future. But my job isn’t to look to the future but to the past and try and tell the stories of 40 or 50 years ago. Please join us for the Comprehensive Plan Open House: Date: Thursday, February 8, 2007 One of the most interesting stories is about the struggle to build Hoffman Estates. Time: 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. (Drop-In format) Do you sometimes find yourself wondering if you’re in Hoffman Estates or Schaumburg? Location: Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road When I moved to Hoffman Estates in the spring of 1965 I had a terrible time figuring out what town I was in. Hoffman Plaza was easy to figure out. The Golf Rose (now Golf Center) For more information about the Comprehensive Plan Shopping Center also belonged to Hoffman Estates but the shops that are west of there process, and an opportunity to provide feedback on the between Higgins and Golf belonged to Schaumburg. The businesses on the north side of Golf, Plan, please visit the Village’s website at west of Roselle Rd also belonged to Schaumburg. Back then I didn’t know this. An ad in the www.hoffmanestates.org and click on the local newspaper gave a Schaumburg address for places that I thought were in Hoffman Estates. Comprehensive Plan link, or you may contact the The businesses on the northeast corner of Roselle Rd and Golf (Babies r Us and Hancock Planning Division at (847) 882-9100 for more Fabrics) are Schaumburg. Travel further west on Higgins Rd and you’re back in Hoffman information. Estates. It seems as if a checker board town was developing. How did this happen? When F & S (later know as Hoffman Rosner and then Hoffman Homes) began building in JUST FOR TEENS the mid 50’s, the farming community that existed in Schaumburg Township since 1850 Vogelei Teen Center wanted to preserve their farms and rural lifestyle. Schaumburg officials tried to stop the growth The Village of Hoffman Estates partners with the of Hoffman Estates by incorporating in 1956 and annexing all the land that would encircle the Schaumburg Township and the Hoffman Estates Park new community of Hoffman Estates and stop it from further development. Having city District to provide an after school Teen Center. The teen people moving into their community was not what they wanted. program is open between 6:30 and 9:30 Tuesday, Thurs- day and Friday nights. At the drop-in center, teens can Once Schaumburg was incorporated, it had the right to annex land, something that Hoffman play pool, hang out, watch T.V., talk with youth staff, Estates couldn’t do since it had not yet incorporated. The land along the right of way (major and join groups on issues such as loss, music, and decision roads) was annexed by Schaumburg in the hope that the circle would tighten and no further making. Call 847-885-2622 for more information. growth would come from Hoffman Estates. Hoffman Estates went to Schaumburg and asked to become a part of Schaumburg, which seemed the sensible thing to do, but Schaumburg said 2007 Youth Photo Contest: Picture This! no to the idea. Now Hoffman Estates saw the need to incorporate. It had to be able to annex Attention Hoffman Estates land and break out of the encircling plans of Schaumburg. Hoffman Estates residents youth! Get your cameras successfully voted for incorporation on September 23, 1959, after 2 earlier unsuccessful votes. ready. The 2007 Photo We did succeed in growing west and north. Our neighbors across the fence are Palatine, Contest will be kicking off Barrington, South Barrington, Inverness, Streamwood, Elgin and of course Schaumburg. The soon. Theme, details and Village motto is “Growing to Greatness”. How true. prizes will be announced next month. Right: 2006 Pat Barch, Village Historian Picture This! contest winners. [email protected] Page 5 Hoffman Estates Citizen Health Clinic Information

Free Screenings offered at Health Clinics Child Immunization Clinics - 2007 Schedule Online! The Department of Health and Human Services provides free testing Health and Human Services provides two child immunization clinics for blood pressure, diabetes*, and hemoglobin at the Adult Health per month. Shots are $5 per shot for Village of Hoffman Estates, Clinics! Total Cholesterol is provided for $6. The following are clinic Village of Schaumburg, and Hanover Township residents. $7 for all locations and schedules for February and March. other communities (cash, checks or AllKids only please!). Our Child *For best results, please fast for at least 4 hours before the diabetes. Immunization Clinics are intended for children who are either Hoffman Estates Park District underinsured (insurance does not cover immunizations) or do not Community Center & Ice Arena have health insurance. Dates for February and March are listed below. 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates For a complete schedule of child immunization clinics in 2007 visit Dates: February 19 & March 19 www.hoffmanestates.org/government/PhysicalHealthServices.shtml

Time: 11:00 am-12:00 pm Children’s Clinic (ages 2 months to 18 years) Schaumburg Township Offices All communities welcome. 1 Illinois Blvd, Hoffman Estates Hoffman Estates Village Hall Lunchroom Dates: February 15 & March 15 1900 Hassell Road Time: 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Dates: February 5 & March 5 Schaumburg Barn 4:00 pm-6:00 pm 231 Civic Drive, Schaumburg Dates: February 7 and 21 & March 7 and 21 Hoffman Baby Clinic (ages 2 months to Kindergarten) Time: 9:15am-11:15am Hoffman Estates Residents Only. Hoffman Estates Village Hall Council Chambers Hoffman Estates Village Hall 1900 Hassell Road 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates Dates: February 13 & March 13 Dates: February 14 & March 14 Appointments needed Time: 1:00pm-2:30pm

ADULT AND SENIOR HEALTH SERVICES February is National Heart Health Awareness Month Save $ and do something good for your heart! Heart disease is the leading cause of death among American women. One in Why pay more for your Complete Lipid Profile? If you schedule an ap- every three American women is fatally affected by the disease. A nationwide pointment at Health and Human Services you can receive this service for campaign—The Heart Truth—is underway to raise awareness that women 50% less than you would pay at your doctor’s office. Residents can receive a need to protect their heart. Complete Lipid Profile for only $22. The profile results include Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Triglycerides, Glucose, Blood Pressure and Pulse. Ways to protect yourself and the women you love against heart disease: You will receive immediate results and a personal consultation with our - Don’t smoke, and if you do, quit—Women who smoke are 2 to 6 Registered Nurses during your appointment. Please call Health and Hu- times more likely to suffer a heart attack than a non-smoker! man Services at 847-882-4445 for more information or to schedule an - Aim for a healthy weight—It’s important for a long, vigorous life. appointment. - Get moving—Make a commitment to be more physically active. Aim TB skin tests for 30 minutes of moderate-intensity activity on most, preferably all, Health and Human Services provides TB tests to residents by appointment. days of the week. Cost is $5 for Hoffman Estates residents, $7 for all other communities. - Eat for heart health—Choose a diet low in saturated fat, trans fat, Please call 847-882-4445 to schedule an appointment. cholesterol, and moderate in total fat. - Reduce your level of stress—We all know extra stress is not healthy, so Schaumburg Barn welcomes Hoffman Seniors Hoffman Estates seniors are welcome to take advantage of all that the take time to relax! Schaumburg Barn has to offer! Programs include the lunch program, bingo, The Department of Health and Human Services provides services to help sewing club, book club, health clinics, trips, and entertainment. The Barn is residents protect themselves or cope with heart disease. Ongoing screenings located at 231 South Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Call 847-524-7496 for for blood pressure and cholesterol levels, two of the major risk factors for heart more information. disease, are offered weekly at Adult Health Clinics. In addition, counseling services are available to residents who may struggle with high stress levels, are Smoking Cessation Classes challenged by changes in one’s health, or for those who need assistance mak- Health and Human Services partners with St. Alexius Medical Center to ing lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking or becoming more active. Call provide Smoking Cessation Classes to residents. Classes are 6 weeks and Health and Human Services at 847-882-4445 for further information regard- meet at the Village Hall. The next class begins April 18. Cost is $50 per family (family members are encouraged to quit together). All materials are ing local events and services. included in the price. Call St. Alexius at 866-253-9426 to register for the Information provided by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). To find out class. more about nationwide events, visit The Heart Truth website at www.hearttruth.gov. Page 6 Hoffman Estates Citizen SEARS CENTRE ARENA - Upcoming Events

Chicago Hounds FAMILY SHOWS Concerts February 2: vs. Fort Wayne Komets, 7:30 pm Clifford the Big Red Dog LIVE! Thursday, February 15: GEORGE STRAIT February 3: vs. Flint Generals, 7:30 pm Friday, February 9 at 7:00 pm with Special Guests Taylor Swift and Ronnie Milsap February 7: vs. Kalamazoo Wings, 7:30 pm Saturday, February 10 at 11:00 am 7:30 pm February 18: vs. Rockford IceHogs, 4:00 pm Saturday, February 10 at 2:00 pm February 23: vs. Bloomington Sunday, February 11at 3:00 pm Monday, March 5: THE WHO Prairie Thunder, 7:30 pm The World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions with special guest The Traigically Hip February 24: vs. Port Huron Flags, 4:00 pm Friday, February 16 at 7:30 pm 8:00 pm March 7: vs. Rockford IceHogs, 7:30 pm Saturday, February 17 at 2:00 pm March 9: vs. Elmira Jackals, 7:30 pm Saturday, February 17 at 7:30 pm Monday, April 23: BILLY JOEL March 10: vs. Elmira Jackals, 1:00 pm 8:00 pm SPECIAL SPORTING EVENT Chicago Storm February 12: Mercedes Benz Classic (featuring Anna For tickets and more information on upcoming Kournikova, Jim Courier, John McEnroe, and Jana events visit www.searscentre.com February 24: vs. Baltimore Blast, 1:00 pm March 10: vs. Philadelphia KiXX, 1:00 pm Novotna) 7:30 pm March 11: vs. Detroit Ignition, 1:00 pm

Chicago SHAMROX At Right: The Shamrox Goalie, Brandon Miller, is announced at the February 11: vs. Buffalo Bandits, 3:00 pm Inagural Game at the Sears Centre on February 24: vs. Minnesota Swarm, 7:30 pm Special January 6, 2007. “Scout Date”

March 17: vs. Rochester Knighthawks, 7:30 pm

At Left: Conant High School Boys Lacrosse State Champions at the Inaugural Game of the Chicago Shamrox.

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CELEBRATE “BLACK HISTORY MONTH” VALENTINE LUNCHEON & CRAZY FREE RULES OF THE ROAD SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2007 BUNCO! Next class offered in 2007: February 5, 2007 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Hoffman Estates FRIDAY, FEBRUARY, 16, 2007 1:30pm-3:30pm Village Hall (1900 Hassell Road). This event is Sponsored by the Village’s Commission for Village of Hoffman Estates1900 Hassell Road sponsored by the Cultural Awareness Commission Disabled and Seniors. Sponsored by: Illinois Secretary of State Jesse and will include a performance by the St. Ailbes White, the Village of Hoffman Estates and the award-winning Children’s Gospel Choir and 12:00 pm—Doors open at 11:30am. Commission for Disabled and Seniors. remarks by Ms. Lynn Rymarz, writer and The event will be held at the Village of Hoffman Area citizens will have the opportunity to review historian, who will read “A Stand for Freedom”, a Estates Village Hall (1900 Hassell Road). The cost safe driving techniques and learn what to expect historical story of Rosa Parks. Children will then is $5.00 per person and includes lunch. participate in a short play enacting Rosa Parks’ when they go to obtain or renew their driver’s arrest on the bus. The event will conclude with a If you would like to play bunco, you must bring license at a special “Rules of the Road” review presentation by Willow Creek Church entitled, four new or gently-used nicely wrapped gifts. course. When you win, take a gift or steal a gift. To place “From the Bridge to the Cross”, Justice Journey. This review course is designed for senior citizens, your reservation, send $5.00 by February 12, Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP by but open to anyone who wants to attend. Friday, February 16, 2007 to 847.781.2606. 2007, to the Village Hall address listed above. Please include the name, address, and phone Please Call: (847)781-2606 to reserve a spot. Reservations are limited to 5 attendees per number of each person attending. reservation. Page 7 Hoffman Estates Citizen FEBRUARY Calendar Saturday, February 3, 2007 Thursday, February 22, 2007 Fire & Police Commission, 8:00 am at PD Liquor Servers Training, 7:00 pm at PD *SUNDAY, February 4, 2007 Friday, February 23, 2007 Veteran’s Flag 15: John M. Olson, NAVY, 1967-68 TB Mobile Clinic, 8:00 am - noon at VH MONDAY, February 5, 2007 *SUNDAY, February 25, 2007 Children’s Clinic, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at VH Veteran’s Flag 18: Jack Lubow, ARMY, WWII Village Board Meeting 8:00 pm at VH MONDAY, February 26, 2007 TUESDAY, February 6, 2007 Children’s Memorial Commission, 6:00 pm at VH Cultural Awareness Commission, 7:15 pm at VH Arts Commission, 7:00 pm at VH Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, 7:30 pm at VH Village Committee Meetings, 7:30 pm at VH WEDNESDAY, February 7, 2007 Tuesday, February 27, 2007 Police Explorers, 3:00 pm at PD Sister Cities Commission, 7:00 pm at VH Plan Commission, 8:00 pm at PD Wednesday, February 28, 2007 *SUNDAY, February 11, 2007 Environmental Commission, 7:00 pm at VH Veteran’s Flag 16: James W. Brewer, NAVY, WWII MONDAY, February 12, 2007 Utility Commission, 6:30 pm at VH • Village Board Meetings are held on the first and third Monday Village Committee Meetings, 7:30 pm at VH of each month at 8 pm in the VH Council Chambers, unless Tuesday, February 13, 2007 otherwise noted. • The Transportation and Road Improvements; Planning, Hoffman Baby Clinic, 10:00 am-12:00 pm at VH Building and Zoning; and General Administration and Disabled and Seniors Commission, 5:30 pm at VH Personnel Committees meetings are held on the second Historical Sites Commission, 7:00 pm at Sunderlage Farm Monday at 7:30 pm at the VH Council Chambers, unless ESDA, 7:30 pm at VH otherwise noted. WEDNESDAY, February 14, 2007 • The Finance, Public Works and Utilities, and Public Health Community Health Clinic, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm at VH and Safety Committees meetings are held on the fourth Monday Thursday, February 15, 2007 each month at 7:30 pm in the VH Council Chambers, unless 4th of July Commission, 7:30 pm at VH otherwise noted. *SUNDAY, February 18, 2007 VH: Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road PD: Police Department, 1200 Gannon Drive Veteran’s Flag 17: William E. Sarb, ARMY, WWII PWC: Public Works Center, 2305 Pembroke Avenue MONDAY, February 19, 2007 Youth Commission, 6:00 pm at VH * The Flag rotation ceremony is held at the Veterans’ Memorial at 1:00 pm every Sunday afternoon. The public is invited to attend. Those wishing to make a Village Board Meeting, 8:00 pm at VH donation for the perpetual maintenance of the Memorial may do so at the Village Hall Tuesday, February 20, 2007 or by mailing a check to the Veterans Memorial, c/o The Village of Hoffman Estates, TB Mobile Clinic, 8:00 am - noon at VH 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169. The Casket Flags of deceased veterans listed on the calendar above will be flying at the Veterans Memorial in the WEDNESDAY, February 21, 2007 coming month. The Veterans Memorial is located outside the Hoffman Estates Police Explorers, 3:00 pm at PD Police Department at 1200 Gannon Drive, Hoffman Estates IL 60169. Celebrations Commission, 5:30 pm at VH Peer Jury, 7:00 pm at PD Plan Commission, 8:00 pm at PD

Counseling for Couples Make an investment in your relationship this Valentine’s Day Health and Human Services offers professional counseling to couples who want to enhance their relationship. Couples counseling can improve a relationship by giving couples the opportunity to work on relationship difficulties, improve communication skills, and deepen their love and understanding of each other. For more information on counseling services, please call 847-882-4445. The first appointment is free. Health and Human Services’ counseling is affordable for everyone; Fees are based on income. The Village of Hoffman Estates News Briefs 1900 Hassell Road Voter Registration Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 Anyone who wishes to vote in the upcoming Spring 2007, elections and is not already a www.hoffmanestates.org registered voter, may register at the Village Hall during regular business hours Monday 8:30 am to 8:00 pm and Tuesday thru Fridays 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am to Important Phone Numbers Noon. Main: 847-882-9100 Two forms of identification are needed (one being your driver’s license with current information on and the second must show your signature). If you are a registered voter but Police and Fire: 9-1-1 have recently moved or changed your name you need to re-register. If you have any questions Fire Admin: 847-882-2138 you may contact the Village Clerk’s office at 847-882-9100 ext 2502 or 2618. Health & Human Services: 847-882-4445 Early voting for the February Primary Election will be held February 5 - 22, 2007 at the Village Police Admin: 847-882-1818 Hall.

Public Works: 847-490-6800 Event Hotline: 847-781-2855 Hoffman Estates is a Smoke-Free Community Village Officials The Village of Hoffman Estates is now a Smoke-Free Community. Smoking is prohibited in all public places as well as 15-feet from a Mayor public entrance. If you have questions or concerns related to the William D. McLeod enforcement of this local ordinance, please contact Police Chief Clint Herdegen’s Office at 847-882-9100. Trustees Karen V. Mills Lloyd H. Boester WELCOME NEW BUSINESSES! Rodney R. Rusakiewicz Investlinc Group Minar Meat Mart Fifth Third Bank 2820 Greenspoint Pkw 1025 W Golf Rd 4653 W Higgins Rd Cary J. Collins Suite 200 Hoffman Estates IL 60169 Hoffman Estates IL 60192 Raymond M. Kincaid Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 847-843-2800 Village Clerk - Virginia M. Hayter Village Manager -James H. Norris

Municipal Facilities Village Hall 1900 Hassell Road Hours: Monday 8:30 am - 8:00 pm Tuesday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Bruce C. Lind Police Complex 1200 Gannon Drive PRSRT STD U.S. Postage Fire Administration PAID 1900 Hassell Road Permit No. 24 Schaumburg, IL Public Works Center 2305 Pembroke Avenue ECRWSS Fire Station 21- Carl W. Selke 225 Flagstaff Lane POSTAL CUSTOMER Hoffman Estates, IL Fire Station 22 -Michael J. O’Malley 1700 Moon Lake Boulevard Fire Station 23 - Richard G. Cordova 1300 Westbury Drive Fire Station 24 - Jerome Danowski 2601 Pratum Avenue