Sears Centre Arena Hoffman Estates Is Pleased to Welcome Its Newest Business, the Sears Centre Arena Which Will Open This Month
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OCTOBER 2006 OPENING THIS MONTH: Sears Centre Arena Hoffman Estates is pleased to welcome its newest business, the Sears Centre Arena which will open this month. This highly anticipated venue is will feature performances by Duran Duran (October 26) and Bob Dylan with Kings of Leon (October 27 & 28) in its opening week. Tickets for these events are on sale now through the Sears Centre Box Office or online at www.searscentre.com The Arena will also be home to the United Hockey League’s Chicago Hounds, the National Lacrosse League’s Chicago Shamrox, the Professional Indoor Soccer Team the Chicago Storm (formerly played at the UIC Pavilion) and an arena football team is expected to be announced for the 2007 season. For more information on the Arena visit www.searscentre.com News Briefs The Sister Cities Commission and Arts Disposal of Leaves and Yardwaste Hoffman Estates Awarded Illinois Arts Commission Proudly Present a Unique Bags of leaves and other yardwaste requires Friendly Community Art Experience a disposal sticker for each kraft bag that Congratulations to the Village Board and In celebration of the 10th anniversary of you set out for collection. Stickers may be the Hoffman the official relationship with the town of purchased at local retailers. Residents are Estates Arts Angouleme, France, the Hoffman Estates reminded that leaves cannot be raked or Commission Sister Cities Commission, with the help of blown out to the street. Village crews do for once again the Arts Commission, is proud to host the not remove yardwaste accumulations from earning the art work of students from Angouleme the street and any accumulations could title of Illinois during the months of November and cause gutter and sewer blockages. It is also Arts Friendly Community for their work December. illegal to burn leaves even in an outdoor in promoting arts in the quality of life of fireplace. Village residents. For more information The exhibition will allow the citizens of For more information, please contact the on the programs of the Arts Commission Hoffman Estates to see a different side of Code Enforcement Division at 847-882- visit www. hoffmanestatesarts.com art. The exhibit opens Monday, October 9100. 30, 2006 and runs through Monday, January 1, 2006. The exhibit is free and Election Signs Prohibited in Village Right open to the public during regular business of Ways hours. With November elections approaching residents are reminded that election signs Trick-or-Treat Hours can only be posted in the front yards of Tuesday, October 31, 2006 private property. No temporary signs 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm including election signs, garage sale signs, Halloween will be observed on Tuesday, real estate signs may be posted on any October 31, 2006. The Village has posted Village, state or county rights of way, any Fire Prevention Week is October 8 - 14, trick-or-treat hours from 3:30 pm until traffic control device, street sign or light 2006 7:00 pm. For more information on post within the Village. Signs will be See page 2 for information from the Halloween safety, see page 2. removed and disposed of by Village staff. Hoffman Estates Fire Department. Page 2 Hoffman Estates Citizen Public Safety Information Fire Prevention Week October 8 - 14, 2006 HAPPY HALLOWEEN According to the latest NFPA research, cooking is the leading cause of The Hoffman Estates Police Department would like wish everyone a home fires. One out of three home fires begins in the kitchen—more happy and safe Halloween this season. The hours for “trick or treating” than any other place in the home. Cooking fires are also the leading will be from 3:30pm to 7:00pm. cause of home fire-related injuries. The police department will have available to resident children, a Often when a fire department is called to a fire that started in the limited supply of flashing pumpkin safety lights to attach to their kitchen, the resident states that they only left the kitchen for a few costumes. Please contact the Community Relations/Crime Prevention minutes. Sadly, that's all it takes for a dangerous fire to start. We hope Unit for further information at (847)781-2820. that Fire Prevention Week will help reach folks in the community The following are tips to insure a safe and happy Halloween. before they've suffered a damaging lesson." Trick-or-Treating Safety Rules 1. Go with an adult. 2. Stay together with your group… never go alone. 3. Stay in your own neighborhood. 4. Only go to houses you know. 5. If you go out of your neighborhood, have an adult with you. 6. Your parents should know whom you’re with and Among the safety tips that firefighters and safety advocates will be where you’re going. emphasizing: 7. NEVER go into a stranger’s house, no matter what they offer you! It could be a trick to get you inside to • Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, broiling, or hurt you. boiling food. 8. Be Courteous: Stay on the sidewalk; If you’re with • If you must leave the room, even for a short period of time, turn smaller kids, let them get their treats first; After dusk, off the stove. only go to houses with lights on; Be polite and use • When you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it good manners, but NEVER talk to strangers on the regularly, stay in the home, and use a timer to remind you. street, or in cars. 9. Costumes: Costumes should fit well; Nothing should • If you have young children, use the stove’s back burners whenever restrict your movement or be hanging on the ground; possible. Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the stove. Costume should not obstruct your vision; Costumes • When you cook, wear clothing with tight-fitting sleeves. should have light colors or reflective material; Carry • Keep potholders, oven mitts, wooden utensils, paper and plastic flashlights or wear blinking lights to help drivers see bags, towels, and anything else that can burn, away from your you. stovetop. 10. Treats: Never eat candy or treats until you get home Clean up food and grease from burners and stovetops. and you parents check everything; Fruit should be washed and cut into slices before eating; Throw away Fire Prevention Week is actively supported by fire departments across any opened or unwrapped treats; Hospitals do not x- the country. This is the 85th year that fire departments have observed ray candy anymore; Parents and kids should look for Fire Prevention Week, making it the longest running public health signs of tampering. and safety observance on record. For safety tips about strangers or more Trick-or-Treat Safety information, visit the Hoffman Estates Police Department webpage at www.hoffmanestates.org/police Is Your Smoke Alarm Working? A home fire impacts the life of an American family every 85 seconds. By providing an early warning and critical extra seconds to escape, smoke alarms cut in half your family’s risk of dying in a home fire — but only if they work. So, when you turn your clocks back on October 29, also make a lifesaving change in your household — change the batteries in your smoke alarms. This simple habit takes just a moment, but is the best defense your family has against the devastating effects of a home fire. This reminder to Change Your Clock Change Your Battery® comes from Energizer® Max® brand Batteries your local fire department, and the International Association of Fire Chiefs. Page 3 Hoffman Estates Citizen Health Clinic Information Free Screenings offered at Health Clinics Child Immunization Clinics The Department of Health and Human Services provides free testing Health and Human Services provide 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 September and October. other communities (cash or check 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 September and October are listed 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates below. For a complete schedule of child immunization clinics in 2006 Dates: October 16 & November 20 visit www.hoffmanestates.org/government/ PhysicalHealthServices.shtml Time: 11am-12pm Schaumburg Township Offices Children’s Clinic (ages 2 months to 18 years) 1 Illinois Blvd, Hoffman Estates All communities welcome. Dates: October 19 & November 19 Hoffman Estates Village Hall Lunchroom Time: 12pm-1pm 1900 Hassell Road Schaumburg Barn Dates: October 2 & November 6 231 Civic Drive, Schaumburg 4pm-6pm Dates: October 4 and 18 & November 1 and 15 Time: 9:15am-11:15am Hoffman Baby Clinic (ages 2 months to Kindergarten) Hoffman Estates Residents Only. Hoffman Estates Village Hall Hoffman Estates Village Hall Council Chambers 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates 1900 Hassell Road Dates: October 11 & November 8 Dates: October 10 & November 14 Time: 1pm-2:30pm Appointments needed Community Information Important Flu Vaccine Information for information in the display. A photo of the terms will be under consideration on the Seniors, Youth and High Risk adults individual will be needed for the display. ballot. Petitions may be circulated beginning The Village has tentatively scheduled its Flu Questions should be directed to Sharon on September 19, 2006.