Streamwood Environmental Education Day (SEED)

March 2015

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The Consolidated Election will be held onApril 7, 2015. Many local electedpositions are up for your selectionincluding Village Trustee, Library District,Park District, and School District Boards.To check your voter registration or thelocation of your polling place, visit theCook County Clerks website atwww.cookcountyclerk.com.

Streamwood Village Hall is an EarlyVoting site. Village Hall will be open forearly voting Monday through Saturday,from 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Early voting willrun from March 23 through April 4.Grace period registration will beavailable during Early Voting.Individuals wishing to register duringthe grace period must bring two piecesof identification to register.

If you choose to vote on Election Day,April 7, polls are open from 6:00 am-7:00 pm.

Exercise your right VOTE!

Come out to the StreamwoodPolice Department (401 EastIrving Park Road) on April 18for the Natural ResourceConservancy Commissions(NRCC) StreamwoodEnvironmental Education Day.From 10:00 am-1:00 pm, rep-resentatives from variousgroups will provide informationon gardening, water quality, native plantings, recycling, andenergy conservation. From 1:00-2:00 pm, enjoy a presentationabout birds of prey.

The event will again offer e-waste collections. Recycle your PCand laptop computers, cell phones, computer cables, keyboards,MP3 players, video game consoles, and more. Free shreddingand used prescription drug drop off will also be available.

Art Appreciation Around the WorldOn April 25, come out to thePoplar Creek Library (1405South Park Avenue) for an artexhibit like no other! TheCommunity RelationsCommission promotes ArtAppreciation: Ethnic, Americanand Other Arts and inviteseveryone to learn about ourcultural heritages through art.

This event features displays of two- and three-dimensional art created by local arti-sans, and includes paintings, woodwork, jewelry and more, such as these pieces frompast years. Artisans will also be present to discuss their work throughout the afternoon. The exhibit will be open from1:00-4:00 pm.

2015 ConsolidatedElections andEarly Voting

SEED Event April 1810:00 am 2:00 pm

Art Event April 251:00 4:00 pm

2Billie Roth Kittie KopitkeMichael Baumer William Carlson James Cecille William Harper Guy Patterson Mary Thon

Recent Board ActionsHigh School PresentationStreamwood HighSchool studentsgave a presenta-tion to the VillageBoard about arecent project.Teacher MattErbach and hisstudents studiedheat leaking fromhomes, and creat-ing ways to combat it. The project won a$20,000 grant from Samsungs Solve forTomorrow program, and will go on to com-pete nationally for even more prizes.

Tree PurchaseThe Village Board recently authorized thepurchase of trees for the parkway. Thesetrees will replace ones that have been dam-aged by the Emerald Ash Borer.

2015 Road ProgramIts a sure sign of spring! The Village Boardapproved a resolution allocating almost $2million in Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for usein our annual Street Improvement Program.Since 1989, the Village has dedicated its MFTfunds to maintaining our infrastructure. TheVillage anticipates reconstructing, resurfac-ing, and repairing nearly 6 miles of streetsthroughout the community in 2015.

Road Improvements PlannedThe Village Board approved engineering forproposed right turn lanes at East Avenue andIrving Park Road, and at North Avenue andLake Street.

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Village Board NewsShop Smart. Shop Local. Shop Streamwood!

Shopping locally is an easy and effective way to support our community.Local businesses reinvest in the community through jobs and support ser-vices. Sales tax from local purchases helps offset the Villages reliance onproperty taxes.

Dont know whats available? Go to www.streamwood.org and click on theShop Streamwood logo, or download the app for your smartphone. You can get

it from the Google Play Store, Apple App Store, or our QR code. Shopping locally has never been easier!

Immunization & Flu Shot ClinicsThe Hanover Township Office of Community Health, in partnership with KidCare Medical, will be hosting immu-nization & flu shot clinics throughout the year. Clinics will be held the first Thursday of every month from 4:00-7:00 pm at the Hanover Township Senior Center (240 S. IL Route 59, Bartlett). Clinics are scheduled for March12 and April 9. To schedule an appointment, or for more information, please call (630) 483-5665.

4th Annual Job FairHanover Township and State Representative Fred Crespo are co-hosting their4th Annual Job Fair on April 8 at the Hanover Township Senior Center. Morethan 55 vendors will be onsite, accepting applications and conducting inter-views. The Job Fair is open to veterans starting at 10:00 am and the generalpublic from 10:30 am-3:00 pm. For questions, or more information, pleasecall (630) 540-9085.

Curbside Yard Waste Collection ReturnsYou may place yard waste for collection at the curbside starting on April 1. All yard waste must be in brownKraft paper bags or designated trash cans (33 gallons or less). Yard waste stickers for designated cans areavailable at Village Hall for $1.00. Stickers are not needed if using Kraft bags.

Streamwood Commissions Get InvolvedVolunteering on a commission makes government run more effective-ly. Our volunteers help with so many events, such as blood drives andcommunity celebrations. The Village is proud of the dedication of itsresidents. We will be hosting a reception on March 12 celebrating allthose who dedicate their time and energy to one of our commissions.

We encourage everyone to get involved! Are you interested in hownew developments are approved? Do you have a passion for environ-mental issues? Share your talents with the community!

You can find more informa-tion, as well as an applica-tion, on our website,www.streamwood.org,or at Village Hall. Join inon the fun, and make adifference in the Village!

SHS teacher Matt Erbachleads a presentation onheat leaks from homes.

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Billie D. Roth, Village President

2015 DARE GraduatesOur Community and EconomicDevelopment Commission, in coopera-tion with our manufacturing communityand School District U-46, will be hostingthe Streamwood ManufacturingCareer Exploration Camp March 23-27. This program will offer fifteenStreamwood High School students theopportunity to examine todays whitecollar manufacturing careers. Studentswill spend the week with a number ofour industrial businesses, learning toapply industrial instruction from theclassroom to the real world, with an emphasis on work ethic, critical skills, and careeropportunities. At the conclusion of the program students are eligible to receive a $200stipend. We greatly appreciate the support of Aluminum Coil Anodizing, FreshExpress, KSO Metalfab, Rydin Decal, Trelleborg Industries, and the Wal-MartFoundation in bringing this unique opportunity to our students.

Fifth graders from Oakhill, Glenbrook, Sunnydale, Ridge Circle, and St. Johnsrecently completed their DARE instruction. Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) helpschildren learn how to say no to drugs. More importantly, it also gives students theskills and strategies to make better life choices. As I sat in on these graduations, I lis-tened as the children read essays regarding the impact the program had on their lives,and how it informs them. I am always amazed by the heartfelt appreciation our childrenhave for the program, and for the lessons learned. Congratulations, graduates!

The Village is preparing for a number of upcoming community events we hope everyone in theVillage is able to attend. First, our police and fire departments will once again be battling forbragging rights, while raising money for our community at Guns N Hoses. The annual chari-ty basketball game will be held at Streamwood High School on Friday, April 10, at 7:00 pm.

On Saturday, April 18, our Natural Resource Conservancy Commission will hold its annualStreamwood Environmental Education Day (SEED). Visitors will learn about conserv-ing our natural resources and enjoy a live demonstration on birds of prey. Back by populardemand, we will offer e-waste and prescription drug collections, and paper shredding. Theevent will be indoors at the Police Training Room and run from 10:00 am-2:00 pm.

Last but not least, our Community Relations Commission is hosting its annual art event. Thisyears event, Art Appreciation: Ethnic, American and Other Arts, will focus on thevarious cultural heritages in our community. The exhibit will be held at Poplar CreekLibrary on April 25 from 1:00-4:00 pm.

The 2015 Relay for Life for Bartlett, Hanover Park and Streamwood will be held June 6.Relay for Life offers the chance to honor cancer survivors and raise money to fight thisdisease, while having fun with friends and family. We recently attended the kick-off partyfor this years event. The Village will be hosting a team, and wed love you to getinvolved, too. Visit www.relayforlife.org to join or donate. This is a great opportunityto take action and fight back against cancer.

Believe it or not, the summer season is right around the corner and with summer,comes a number of community-wide celebrations. We look forward to seeing you at ourannual Memorial Day ceremony on May 24, the 4th of July fireworks display at DolphinPark, and, of course, please keep July 24 through July 26 open for Summer Celebration.Come out and celebrate Christmas in July!

President Roth speaks to students at a recentDARE graduation.

Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) is an important part of ourPolice Departments community-based policing. Officers work with kidsto educate them about avoiding peer pressure and drug use, andlearning to make better choices. In January, students at Oakhill,Ridge Circle, Glenbrook, Sunnydale, and St. Johns schoolscompleted their DARE instruction. President Roth, members of theVillage Board, and Police Department personnel were on hand to pre-sent the graduates with certificates of completion. CongratulationsDARE graduates!

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Village Clerk Kittie Kopitke Email: clerk@streamwood.org

POLICE WILL ENFORCE BLOCKING THE SIDEWALK STARTING MARCH 1. Please donot park over the sidewalk between 7:00 am-9:00 pm on weekdays, and 9:00 am-9:00 pm onweekends.

BLOOD DRIVE APRIL 22: Give the gift of life! The Blood Commission will host its seconddrive of 2015 from 1:00-7:00 pm at Village Hall. Please contact Commission Chair Jan Klee at(630) 289-9599 to register, but walk-ins are always welcome!

EXPANDED HOURS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: TheCommunity Development Department will remain open on Thursday evenings until 7:00 pmstarting on March 12.

PLEASE REMOVE ALL HOLIDAY LIGHTS: Please remove temporary lights within 90 days ofputting them up. Damaged lights pose a serious fire risk. Code Enforcement officers will warnresidents who keep lights up.

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Daylight Savings Time March 8Daylight SavingsTime begins at 2:00am on Sunday,March 8. When youset your clocksahead, dont forget to check the batteries on yoursmoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

2015 Walking InspectionsProgramThe Village will once again launch its WalkingInspections Program in May. If you live in a neigh-borhood scheduled to be inspected, you will receive aletter regarding the program and when personnelwill be in your area. If you have any questions,please contact the Community DevelopmentDepartment at (630) 736-3839.

CPR forHealthcareProvidersOur CPR for HealthcareProviders course isdesigned for profes-sionals such as nurses, doctors, paramedics, andnursing students. If you need a CPR card foremployment, this is the class for you. Our nextclass dates are March 14 and April 11. The cost ofthis class is $50.00 for residents and $65.00 fornon-residents. Please call the Fire Department at(630) 736-3650 for more information.

Guns N HosesCome out and cheer onour police officers andfirefighters! Off-dutypersonnel from theStreamwood Police andFire Departments will bat-tle each other on the basketballcourt for bragging rights! The annual event raisesfunds to benefit local charities and Streamwoodfamilies in need. This years game will be held onFriday, April 10 at 7:00 pm at Streamwood HighSchool. Tickets can be purchased by visitingVillage Hall, the police or fire stations, or thewebsite at www.streamwoodgnh.org.Festivities include raffles, door prizes, and more!

Branch Pick-up ScheduleThe 2015 Curbside Branch Pick-up program will begin April 1. The Village is divided into four areas. Pleasecheck the map to determine your area. Each area is picked up only once per month.

Place your branches on the parkway, with the cut ends facing the street, by 6:00 am on the designated date foryour area. Branches should be no greater than six inches (6) in diameter, though they may be any length.

Please remember It is important to have your branches out Monday morning. Please be patient if your branches arestill at the curb Monday afternoon. They will be picked up during your pick-up week.Area 1 Area 2(North of Schaumburg Rd) (West of Oltendorf Rd)April 6 April 13May 4 May 11June 1 June 8July 6 July 13August 3 August 10September 8 September 14October 5 October 12

Area 3 Area 4(East of Oltendorf Rd) (South of Irving Park Rd)April 20 April 27May 18 May 26June 15 June 22July 20 July 27August 17 August 24September 21 September 28October 19 October 26

Thank you for your help and participation in this program; if youhave any questions please contact the Forestry Division of PublicWorks at (630) 736-3850.

Frequently Asked QuestionsQ: What do I have to do to have a garage sale?

A. Obtain a garage sale permit before the sale is conducted. There is a $1.00charge for the permit. You can print a permit online. Please note that only twogarage sales, per year, are permitted for each address. Garage sales are permitted between the hours of9:00 am and 5:00 pm.

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Sprint to Spring 5K!Hanover Township is hosting a 5K run/walk on Saturday, May 2 at theIzaak Walton Center (899 Jay Street, Elgin) at 8:30 am. This is a greatevent to help raise funds for residents needing medical and dental ser-vices. Registration is $30 per person ($35 day of race). For more informa-tion, please visitwww.sprint2spring.com or call (630) 483-5665.

Manufacturing CampSchool District U-46, in conjunction with the Village and local manufacturing companies, will host theStreamwood Manufacturing Career Exploration Camp. The purpose of the camp is to introduce highschool students to manufacturing careers. Students will undergo an application and interview process tosimulate actual hiring, and 15 will be selected to participate over spring break. Students will get to tourlocal manufacturing businesses, and will learn how the skills they learn in class can be applied to real-world experiences.

Scholarship AuctionThe KiwanisClub ofS t r e amwoodand Chamberof Commercewi l l be pre-

senting $1,000 scholarships to two localstudents at the Annual Auction andScholarship Banquet. This event will takeplace on April 28 from 6:00-9:00 pm atElgin Community College (1700 SpartanDr. , E lg in). I t wi l l be a fun night!Auctions will help raise money for schol-arship to educate our future leaders.Tickets are $35 per person, and avail-able at the Chambers websi te,www.streamwoodchamber.com.

GO GREEN Get Ready for Spring!Healthy Lawn, Healthy EnvironmentA beautiful and healthy lawn is good for our envi-ronment. It can resist damage from weeds, dis-ease, and insect pests. Doing little things now, goesa long way to having a healthy spring.

Longer is better. Grass that is slightly longmakes a strong, healthy lawn. Weeds have ahard time taking root when grass is around 2to 3 inches.

Water early. Water when footprint impres-sions stay in the lawn and do not spring back.Water early in the morning for short periods sothe soil can absorb the water.

Correct thatch buildup. Thatch is a layer ofdead plant materials between the grass bladesand the soil. When thatch is thick, water andnutrients cant get to the soil.

Recycle grass. Don't pick up the grass clip-pings after you mow. Use a mulching lawnmower that cuts the clippings finer and feedthem into the lawn.

Let your lawn breathe. Once a year, removesmall plugs of earth to allow air and water toaerate the grass roots.

Help Prevent Water PollutionOil, gas, or otherdebris that getinto ourstorm sew-ers pollutesthe waterf u r t h e rdownstream.Help preventstorm water pollu-tion! Anything that goes down the storm draingoes untreated into area streams and lakes.Never dump anything into a storm drain. If yousee any issues with a storm drain please callPublic Works at (630) 736-3850.

Thank You for Recycling!The Natural Resource Conservancy Commission ispleased to report that over 1,400 lbs. of holidaylights were recycled during the past year. Thankyou for recycling!

Streamwood Summer Celebration 2015Sponsored by Streamwood Chamber of CommerceStreamwood Park District Village of Streamwood

Held atHoosier Grove Park

700 W. Irving Park Road

Friday, July 245-11 p.m.

Saturday, July 25Noon-11 p.m.

Sunday, July 26Noon-8 p.m.

Parade Kiddie Rides Golf Outing FoodFamily Attractions Bingo Beer Tent Entertainment

Streamwood Oaks Golf Club565 Madison Drive Streamwood, Illinois (630) 483-1881

Reservations at www.streamwoodoaksgolf.com

Buy One Green Fee, Get 2nd One Half Off

Cart required but not Included

Not valid with any other offer or promotion or forleague/outing play. Original coupon must be pre-sented at time of play. Duplications not accepted.

Offer expires 6/30/15

Leagues forming now. Interested in joining a league orforming a new one? Call (630) 483-1881 for information.

6Poplar Creek Library NewsBook Club

Come join our Bookies Book Club on the first Thursday ofevery month. Meetings start at 7:00 pm. On March 5, wewill discuss The Dinner by Herman Koch. On April 2, join usfor The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton. If you would like tojoin our group, you can pick up the book at the ReadersAdvisory desk up to one month before the meeting.

Job Seekers WorkshopsDiscover strategies to land a job, as Illinois WorkNet Center speakers share whatsworking in todays job market. Learn skills like setting goals and interviewing. Theworkshop will be on March 21 from 9:30 am-1:30 pm. Register online atwww.worknetncc.com. Light refreshments will be provided, but please bringyour own lunch.

Super Smash Brothers BrawlWere having a Super Smash Brothers Brawl tournament on March 28 for agesten and up. Check-in begins at 10:30 am, with play starting at 11:30 am. Bringyour lunch and your own controller if you have one. Snacks and drinks are pro-vided. Additional consoles are available for non-tournament play.

Summer Volunteer OpportunitiesTeen volunteer orientations will be held April 19 at 12:30 pm, April 23 at 7:30pm, April 25 at 3:30 pm, and April 28 at 4:30 pm in Young Adult Services. Theorientations will explain our program and answer questions. Interested teenscurrently in grades 6 through 12 who have not volunteered in the past mustattend one session.

Irish Heritage SingersThe Irish Heritage Singers will perform at the Libraryon March 12 at 7:30 pm. They are sure to get you inthe mood for St. Patricks Day! They play and sing contemporary and classic tunesbeautifully. What is St. Patricks Day without a heartfelt rendition of Danny Boy?Please call to register at (630) 483-4910.

Gail Borden NewsSunday Afternoon Concert SeriesOne-hour performances begin at 2:00 pm in the Meadows

Community Rooms at the Main Library. Meet the artists and enjoy refreshmentsafter each concert. Free tickets will be available at the Main Library and RakowBranch three weeks prior to each concert. On March 15,come enjoy architecture, color and keyboard fireworks!Pianist George Radosavljevic will present a solo recitalfeaturing music by Beethoven, Debussy and Liszt. OnApril 12, join OneVoice, the flagship vocal jazz ensembleat Millikin University. Hear and experience the sounds ofjazz standards, a pop song or two and some Gospel! OnApril 26, Millikin University's School of Music is pleased to present the 2015 HollisPrize Winner's Recital. The competition is made possible through the generosity ofDr. Kimm Hollis, Millikin alumnus and Professor of Music at Hanover College in Indiana.No tickets or registration are needed to attend.

Baby Fest For New and Expectant ParentsStop by or "stroller" in to the Library on April 18 from 10:00 am-1:00 pm toreceive the latest baby information in the area. This exciting event features healthand wellness resources, community services, make and take activities, and more.

Birds of PreyJoin us on March 25 from 1:00-2:00 pm inthe Meadows Community Rooms to learn allabout owls and other birds from the raptorfamily. Come see these amazing animals inperson! This program is presented by MarkSpreyer, Executive Director of the Stillman Nature Center in Barrington.

Career Fest 2015: Imagine Your FutureCome in on April 28 from 6:30-8:30 pm to get a peek into your future! Teens willget a chance to talk to professionals in fields such as law enforcement, medical,service industry, dog grooming, and cosmetology about careers and jobs to get areal-life picture of whats out there. There will also be chances to win prizes andenjoy some delicious food!

Parks &Libraries

Park NewsFree Family Health & Wellness Fair

The 2015 Family Health and Wellness Fair has been rescheduledfor Saturday, March 28, from 9:00 am-12:00 noon at Park Place FamilyRecreation Center. Admission is free and visitors will save on Park Place member-ships, personal training, and more. Local businesses and organizations will be onhand offering information on physical, emotional, and financial wellness.

Girls Spring Volleyball League (5th-8th Grade)In this Volleyball League, girls will learn volleyball skills aswell as teamwork, participation, sportsmanship, and fun.Practices will be held during the week at Park Place, andgames will be played on Saturdays starting in April. Theseason includes eight to ten practices, six games, and an endof season tournament against Carol Stream, Bartlett, andHanover Park. Registration deadline is March 7.

17th Annual Streamwood Stride5K/10K/Kiddie RunSign up for the 17th Annual Streamwood Stride 5K/10K/Kiddie Run! The fee is$30, which includes a performance t-shirt. Register atPark Place or online at active.com. Walkers and begin-ning runners can join Strive 2 Stride, an 8-week pro-gram starting in April that helps participants train for theJune 13 Stride with the guidance of a coach.

Upcoming Special Events The Park District has many events coming up! Join us for good times like theDaddy Daughter Dance (a 50s sock hop!) on March 20, several Easter Egg Hunts onMarch 27, the Spring Break Zumba Bash on April 2, the Egg Dive on April 3, Brunchwith the Bunny on April 4, and more! Contact the Registration Department at(630) 483-3025 for all your program questions, registration information, fees, anddeadlines. Visit us on the web at SPDCARES.COM, or on Facebook and Twitter.

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U-46 School News5th Annual Special Needs Parent Resource FairSchool District U-46 is hosting a free Special Needs Parents Resource Fair from 9:00am-1:00 pm on March 7 at South Elgin High School (760 E. Main Street, SouthElgin). Families can learn about the services provided for our special needs commu-nity. Over 40 service agencies will distribute information and meet with parents. Aprogram on student self-advocacy will be offered at 9:30 am. The event is open tothe public. For more information and to register, contact the Special EducationDepartment at (847) 888-5000, ext. 5065.

Fundraiser for the Water Project4th graders at Ridge Circle Elementary School have raised more than $400 toincrease access to safedrinking water inAfrica. In science, stu-dents learned howwater becomes conta-minated and threatenscommunities. Studentsdecided to donate toThe Water Project, anonprofit organizationthat helps to dig wellsand build long-termsolutions for accessingclean water.

Anti-Bullying PresentationParents, families, and students are welcome to attend an Anti-Bullying presentationat Streamwood High School in the auditorium on April 8 at 7:00 pm.

Tefft Middle School Students Compete in Robotics MeetTefft Middle School students built remote controlled devices that navigated anunderwater maze, in a timed robotics competition at Bartlett High School inJanuary. The event was made possible by a grant from the Motorola SolutionsFoundation.

Streamwood Teacher Named IL Winner for SamsungChallengeSHS teacher MattErbach was nameda state winner inthe 2015 SamsungSolve forT o m o r r o wChallenge, and willrepresent Illinoisin the nationalcompetition. As state winner, Erbach earned $20,000 in Samsung technology for thehigh school. Students learned energy management principles and applied the princi-ples by analyzing heat loss in Streamwood homes with a thermal imaging camera,provided by Elgin Community College.

Ridge Circle School 4th Graders raised over $400 forclean water in Africa.

SHS Teacher Matt Erbach and students won $20,000 inSamsung Challenge

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Billie D. Roth Village PresidentKittie L. Kopitke Village Clerk

TrusteesMichael Baumer Public SafetyWilliam Carlson Community AffairsJames Cecille Community DevelopmentWilliam Harper .........................................FinanceGuy Patterson LegislativeMary Thon Public Works

StaffGary ORourke Village ManagerJohn Peterson Community Development DirectorMary Johnson Finance DirectorChris Clark Fire ChiefSharon CaddiganPlanning/Human Resources DirectorJames Gremo Police ChiefMatt Mann Public Works Director

VILLAGE HALL HOURSMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pmThursday 8:00 am-7:00 pmCommunity Development Department is open Thursday evenings until 7:00 pm during daylight savings hours

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MEETINGS/ACTIVITIES CALENDARMARCH2 Citizens Police Academy Begins 7:00 pm4 Zoning Board of Appeals 7:00 pm5 Village Board Meeting 7:00 pm8 Daylight Savings Time Begins SPRING AHEAD!9 Community Relations Commission 7:00 pm12 Irish Heritage Singers (see page 6) 7:30 pm14 CPR for Healthcare Providers (see page 4)17 Plan Commission 7:00 pm19 Village Board Meeting 7:00 pm24 Veterans Memorial Commission 7:00 pm25 Birds of Prey (see page 6) 1:00 pm28 Park District Health and Wellness Fair (see page 6) 9:00 am28 Smash Brothers Brawl (see page 6) 10:30 am

APRIL1 Yard Waste and Branch Pick-Up Programs (see pages 2 and 4)1 Zoning Board of Appeals 7:00 pm2 Village Board Meeting 7:00 pm7 Consolidated Elections (see page 1)10 Guns N Hoses (see page 4) 7:00 pm11 CPR for Healthcare Providers (see page 4)13 Community Relations Commission 7:00 pm14 Natural Resource Conservancy Commission 7:00 pm16 Village Board meeting 7:00 pm18 SEED Event (see page 1) 10:00 am21 Plan Commission 7:00 pm22 Blood Drive Village Hall (see page 4) 1:00-7:00 pm25 Art Appreciation Event (see page 1) 1:00 pm28 Veterans Memorial Commission 7:00 pm

The Village and Chamber of Commerce held a breakfast on February 19to consider possible changes to the sign code regarding electronic mes-sage centers. The Village wanted the business community's input on elec-tronic signs before any changes were made. Over 30 business ownerswere on hand to offer insight and feedback on the proposed codechanges.

The proposed changes would allow businesses to seek a special use permitto have an electronic sign, if the sign meets certain size, placement, andoperating requirements. Changes in electronic window signs were also dis-cussed. Village President BillieRoth explained that the ZoningBoard of Appeals would heartestimony on these proposedamendments, and make a rec-ommendation to the VillageBoard for consideration. Sheencouraged interested businessowners to attend the March 4,2015 Zoning Board of Appealsmeeting at 7:00 pm in theVillage Hall Council Chambers.

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