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Village of Roselle
As you read this, I hope the
winter snows are behind us
and we are beginning to see
the signs of spring. I am writing this on Valentine’s Day,
where piles of snow and
freezing temperatures still
greet us. It has been a winter
Gayle Smolinski from my childhood, with
Mayor
large mounds of snow at the
ends of the driveway. We would tunnel and
make forts to hide during our snowball fights.
As I drive around the streets and see similar tunnels, it really does bring back memories. . . . .
Speaking of memories, the History Museum
should be releasing a sequel to Etched in Time
very soon.
Authored by Jill Gross,
Remembering Roselle is a pictorial history that
will encapsulate the happenings in Roselle from
1992 to the present. Unlike the first book which
is mostly narrative, this book contains pictures
interspersed with remembrances, to show the
recent history of our Village. You can call the
History Museum at 630.351.5300 for details.
Lately, more and more information is available
on “the green movement”, or things businesses,
government and residents can do to be more
environmentally conscious. Not only is it the
right thing to do, it can also make economic
sense as well. Last year Roselle became a Clean
Air Counts community. We are committed to
becoming a more environmentally conscious
user of the earth. Part of our commitment is to
provide information to residents and sponsor
events such as our recent gas can replacement
program. I want to invite you to our Green
Night sustainability seminar on Thursday, April
17 at 7 p.m. at the Village Hall. You can see the
Village’s hybrid car, which we will park in front
of the Hall. In the Council Chambers, speakers
from the Conservation Foundation and the
School and Community Assistance for recycling
and composting will give us information on
environmentally friendly landscaping and how
to clean our homes without using chemicals.
We will provide refreshments, but you have to
bring your own drinking mug or glass (no paper
or plastic please)! Additionally, we hope to have
a supply of CFL bulbs to distribute to those
attending! I hope to see you there.
As spring approaches, my time and energy turns
toward Springfield and legislation proposed
there will either help or harm the Village
Board’s ability to carry out our responsibilities.
The Village belongs to three different councils
March/April 2008
of government (COG’s) and part of the benefit
of membership includes updates on all the new
legislation introduced that will have a positive or
negative effect on municipalities.
State legislation affects us because Roselle is a
non-home rule community and we have limited
ability to make decisions on a local level. Under
the 1970 Illinois Constitution, Home Rule shifts
decision making from the state level to the local
level, enabling communities to find local solutions to local problems. Home Rule communities are granted a broad range of powers for the
local good unless exempted by the State.
Communities with a population over 25,000 are
automatically granted Home Rule status, while
small communities (like Roselle – our population is just over 23,000 residents) can only gain
this by referendum. Some of the benefits of
home rule include: protection from state mandates, maintaining local zoning control by not
allowing the state to intercede as a super zoning
authority, and increased financial flexibility.
Some of the concerns about a community gaining home rule are that it will raise taxes and that
the state has no oversight on zoning decisions.
As a non-home rule community, Roselle is
under a tax cap, limiting our ability to raise
property taxes. We have lived under the tax cap
for a number of years and the only issue we have
with it is the state mandates, the cost of which
can be more than the tax cap allows us to recover. Technically, the General Assembly is not supposed to pass a mandate without providing the
funding for it. However, they routinely exempt
themselves from this requirement. In fact, for
the 15 years I have been Mayor I don’t think I’ve
ever seen the General Assembly provide funding
for a mandate they have passed down to us.
The Village of Roselle provides its residents and
business owners with core essential services to
everyone with a balanced budget. Although the
village is in great financial shape, this is particularly frustrating. I wish the state’s budget was in
such good shape. Every mandate forces us to try
to accommodate the cost with our tax capped
revenues and this means we sometimes have to
sacrifice what we think our residents need in
favor of what the state decides we have to provide.
es in these public safety pension benefits, we
should not have to pay for them out of tax
capped dollars. Then, we can all see what the
costs of these increases are, as we directly pay for
them.
There are other issues that will also be on the
front burner including working for a streamlined state sales tax and protecting current
municipal revenues. This last issue is particularly important as the state struggles to look for
additional dollars to fix its financial problems.
The bright light on these issues is that all four of
our state legislators (Senators Carole Pankau
and John Millner and Representatives Paul
Froehlich and Franco Coladipietro) understand
our concerns and work hard to support Roselle.
I’d like to close by thanking all who attended
our Feb. 18 community meeting with ComEd.
Residents were able to hear ComEd reps explain
their new communication system, especially
helpful in widespread storms. Residents were
able to directly let the speakers know of their
frustrations with regular power outages – even
when the weather is sunny and bright. Those
residents received an apology and promises
from ComEd to work to solve the problem. Let
us hope that we were heard and our routine
problems in some pockets of Roselle will soon
be fixed.
Green Night in Roselle
Thursday, April 17th at 7:00 p.m. is Green Night
in Roselle!
Roselle residents are invited to a special event at
Village Hall. Learn how to clean and landscape
your home and still be environmentally friendly.
Hear about convenient, local recycling opportunities and see the latest hybrid cars available
from local dealers on display outside Village
Hall. It’s easy to be green and we’ll learn how
from two experts from the Conser vation
Foundation and the School and Community
Assistance for Recycling and Composting.
Refreshments will be served and we’ll have lots
of great give-aways! Please bring your own
drinking glass or mug from home to reduce
waste.
This year, municipalities will be working to have
funding for police and fire pensions removed
from the tax cap. Currently, increases in these
benefits are decided by the state, but funded
locally, without regard of our ability to pay. We
believe that if the state is going to grant increas-
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Vehicle Stickers Due
May 31, 2008
It’s that time of year again: Vehicle stickers
go on sale April 14, 2008. Roselle’s Village
Ordinance requires that every owner or
operator of a motor vehicle (cars, trucks,
motorcycles, and trailers) who resides within the village OR whose motor vehicle is
based within the village must obtain a
Roselle sticker. Residents will receive a
renewal application with previous sticker
information pre-printed on the form. All
changes are to be made directly on the
form and returned in the reply envelope
enclosed in the mailing. This added feature will enable busy residents with the
opportunity to comply with the village vehicle sticker requirements by mail or by the
drop box located in front of the Village
Hall. Failure to receive a pre-printed application does not exempt any individual from
purchasing stickers by the May 31st deadline. Applications are available at the
Village Hall for additional vehicles and for
new residents. Stickers must be displayed
on June 1, 2008, and stickers must be purchased by May 31, 2008 to avoid penalties!
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Village Hall Hours are:
Monday
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Saturday
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8:30 a.m. - noon
Schedule of Fees
Vehicle License
Passenger Automobiles 1 Year
2 Years
3 Years
Recreations Vehicles
Antique Vehicle
Motorcycle
Motorbicycle
Trailer
$30.00
$59.00
$86.00
$30.00
$22.00
$22.00
$18.00
$13.00
A vehicle owner has 30 days from date of
purchase or establishment of residency to
purchase a vehicle sticker without penalty.
Transfer stickers are $1.00 when transfer is
from original vehicle. Proof of original
purchase must be presented.
Penalties for Late
Purchase of a Village
Sticker
June 1 – 30
July 1 – 31
Aug. 1 – 31
Sept. 1 – 30
Oct. 1 – 31
Nov. 1 – April 30
Trucks By Plate Type
B - $47.00
K - $113.00
R - $155.00
D - $63.00
L - $122.00
S - $163.00
F - $80.00
N - $130.00
T - $172.00
H - $88.00
P - $138.00
V-Z - $180.00
J - $97.00
Q - $147.00
License Transfer
Social Security Disability
Senior Citizen (65 or older)
$1.00
Half-Price
Half-Price
$05.00
$30.00
$35.00
$40.00
$45.00
$50.00
Inventory Day/
Clean-Up Day
April 30, 2008
Village Hall
Closed All Day
Allied Waste – New Residential Solid Waste Collection Rates
Effective April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009
Residential Service
Current Quarterly Rate
$ Increase per Quarter
New Quarterly Rate
Base Rate
$38.56
$1.86
$40.42
Senior Rate
$19.28
$0.93
$20.21
Yard Waste Stickers
$2.11 per sticker
$0.10 per sticker
$2.21 per sticker
Additional information regarding the Village’s refuse and recycling program can be found at
http://www.roselle.il.us/community/resinfogarbage.html
For commercial account rate increases, please visit http://www.roselle.il.us/community/resinfocommercialrates.html
For further information about starting or stopping service, your bill, or service concerns, contact
Allied Waste’s customer service at 847.429.7370.
Business Licenses
Due
Roselle Citizen Police
Academy
Business located in Roselle must purchase
a 2008 Business License by April 30, 2008.
Licenses may be purchased for your business and vending machines at the Village
Hall, 31 S. Prospect St., during business
hours. A license fee may not be required
for a Home Occupation Business; however, you need to register with the Finance
Department at the Village Hall. If you
have questions or need further information, please call 630.980.2000.
The next Roselle Citizen Police Academy
begins Thursday March 20th at the
Roselle Police Department at 6:30 p.m.
Applications are on the Roselle website
and available at the Roselle Police Station
at the Communications window. There is
no charge and the requirements are: the
applicant must be 18 years and older, and
work or reside in Roselle. Any questions
can be answered by call 630.671.4060 or
e-mail: sphillips@roselle.il.us.
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Community Development Teardowns
Our community has gone through a period of teardowns which resulted in large homes replacing some of the existing housing
stock. This trend was dictated by the changing desires of buyers in the housing market. Examples included larger (and more)
bathrooms and closets throughout the homes. There was also a desire by the buyers to increase the kitchen size on the new
homes. These desires, along with the real estate values, caused the phenomena that we know as the “teardown” in our neighborhoods.
Following is a snapshot of some of the teardowns and their subsequent tax impact. In all of these cases cited, one home
replaced the existing demolished home. Following is a table depicting the tax impact:
Address
Pre-Tear Down Taxes
Taxes After Rebuild
Locust Lane
$3,631
$ 8,800
E. Catalpa
$3,073
$ 8,391
W. Pine Ave.
$3,700
$11,470
Oak St.
$3,800
$24,000
E. Foster Ave.
$4,658
$ 9,999
Forest Ave.
$5,270
$13,036
Forest Ave.
$3,284
$18,453
Picton Rd.
$2,357
$21,058
Locust Lane
$3,018
$ 8,887
Keep in mind that the taxes cited flow to all of the tax districts. The Village’s portion is less than 10% of the total. The balance
goes to the school districts, park district, and other tax bodies. The schools comprise the majority of the tax bill. In some of
the school districts (which lack commercial or industrial development), it is their only opportunity for substantial growth in
their district’s assessed valuation.
AARP Drive Safety
Program
The Roselle Police Department, in cooperation with the American Association of
Retired Persons (AARP) will be hosting
the Driver Safety Program, formerly
known as “55 Alive”. The scheduled dates
for 2008 are April 3rd & 4th, July 10th &
11th and September 11th & 12th. The
class will meet from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
on each day of the two-day course, at the
Roselle Police Department, 103 S.
Prospect. The cost is $10.00, which
includes classroom materials. Coffee and
rolls will be served.
The program is a two-day course and is
open to all drivers. Participants will
refine existing driving skills and develop
safe, defensive driving techniques. They
will review how to handle adverse driving
conditions and traffic hazards and learn
about the effects of aging and medication
on driving, as well as much more.
Currently, several automobile insurance
companies, in the majority of states provide a multi-year premium reduction to
graduates of the course who are 55 years
of age or older.
The Driver Safety Program results in safer
roads for everyone. Older drivers benefit
from increased confidence on the road,
better driving records, lower insurance
rates and a continuing mobile, independent lifestyle for additional years.
To register for the course you may fill out
an application, which is available at the
Roselle Police Department, and return it
with a check made out to AARP for
$10.00 per person to Sergeant Dave
Hourigan. For further information or
alternative class dates and locations call
Sergeant Hourigan at 630.671.4067 or by
e-mail at dhourigan@roselle.il.us.
Child Seat Inspection
Request Line
The Roselle Police Department has certified child passenger safety technicians
who have been specially trained to properly check child seats and are available to
answer questions regarding child passenger safety issues. The Roselle Police
Department has set up a Child Seat
Inspection Request Line for requesting
child seat inspections and obtaining information relating to child passenger safety.
The Child Seat Inspection Request Line
telephone number is 630.671.4063.
Please leave your name and telephone
number and a certified child passenger
safety technician will call you back to
schedule your inspection or answer your
questions.
Polish Cuisine
Dinner Night
The 4th annual Polish Cuisine Dinner
Night will be hosted by the Roselle
Sister Cities Commission on Friday,
April 11, 2008 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at
the American Legion Hall, 344 E.
Maple Ave., Roselle. The dinner will be
catered by Jolly Inn and will feature a
variety of polish dishes. Entertainment
provided by the Polish Band – Format.
This is a fund-raiser for
the Sister Cities
Commission;
all the proceeds will
benefit the
S i s t e r
C i t i e s
Exchange
Student
Scholarship
Fund. The
Sister Cities
Commission will
be hosting two students
and a teacher from Roselle’s Sister City,
Bochnia, Poland in September, 2008.
Ticket prices are $17.50 per person and
can be purchased at the Village Hall.
For more information, please call Mary
Ann Allivato, Sister Cities Chairperson,
at 630.671.2801.
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Fire Department
Smoke Detectors
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can escape. Smoke detectors are one of
the best safety features you can buy and
install to protect yourself, your family and
your home.
Okay, where do I put them?
Impact of Smoke Detectors
In the 1960’s, the average U.S. Citizen
had never heard of a smoke detector. By
1995, an estimated 93 percent of all
American homes – single – and multifamily, apartments, nursing homes, dormitories, etc. – were equipped with
alarms. By the mid 1980’s smoke detector
laws, requiring that detectors be placed in
all new and existing residences, existed in
38 states and thousands of municipalities
nationwide. And smoke detectors provisions have been adopted by all of the
model building code organizations.
A key factor in this huge and rapid penetration of both the marketplace and the
builder community has been the development and marketing of low cost detectors
by commercial companies. In the early
1970’s, the cost of protecting a three bedroom home with professionally installed
detectors was approximately $1000; today
the cost of owner-installed detectors in
the same house has come down to as little
as $10 per detector, or less than $50 for
the entire house. The impact of smoke
detectors on fire safety and protection is
dramatic and can be simply stated. When
fire breaks out, the smoke detector, functioning as an early warning system,
reduces the risk of dying by nearly 50 percent. Detectors are most people’s first
line of defense against fire.
Why should my home have Smoke
Detectors?
In the event of a fire, a smoke detector
can save your life and those of your loved
ones. They are the single most important
means of preventing house and apartment fire fatalities by providing an early
warning signal – so you and your family
Install smoke detectors on every level of
your home, including the basement.
Many fatal fires begin late at night or in
the early morning. For extra safety, install
smoke detectors both inside and outside
the sleeping area.
Also, smoke detectors should be installed
on the ceiling or 6 to 8 inches below the
ceiling on side walls. Since smoke and
many deadly gases rise, installing your
smoke detectors at the proper level will
provide you with the earliest warning possible. Always follow the manufacturer’s
installation instructions.
Where do I get Smoke Detectors?
Many hardware, home supply or general
merchandise stores carry smoke detectors. Make sure the detector you buy is
UL-listed. If you are unsure where to buy
one in your community, call the fire
department for assistance.
Are Smoke Detectors hard to install?
Not a bit. In most cases, all you will need
is a screwdriver. Many brands are selfadhesive and will automatically stick to
the wall or ceiling where they are placed.
However, be sure to follow the directions
from the manufacturer because each
brand is different. If you are uncomfortable standing on a ladder, ask a relative or
friend for help. The Roselle Fire
Department offers all senior citizens and
disabled residents free smoke detectors
and installations if needed.
How do I keep my Smoke Detector working?
that day. Some smoke detectors now on
the market come with a ten-year battery.
These detectors are designed to be
replaced as a whole unit, thus avoiding
the need for battery replacement. If your
smoke detector starts making a “chirping”
noise, replace the batteries and reset it.
Keep them clean. Dust and debris can
interfere with operation, so vacuum over
and around your smoke detector regularly.
What if the Detector goes off while I’m
cooking?
Then it’s doing its job. Do not disable
your smoke detector if it alarms due to
cooking or other non-fire causes. You
may not remember to put the batteries
back in the alarm after cooking. Instead,
clear the air by waving a towel near the
detector, leaving the batteries in place.
The detector may have to be moved to a
new location.
How long will my Smoke Detector last?
About eight-to-ten years, after which it
should be replaced. Like most electrical
devices, smoke detectors wear out. You
may want to write the purchase date with
a marker on the inside of your unit. That
way, you’ll know when to replace it.
Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for replacement.
Anything else I should know?
Some smoke detectors are considered to
be “hard wired.” This means they are
connected to the household electrical system and may or may not have a battery
back-up. It’s important to test every
smoke detector monthly. And always use
new batteries when replacing old ones.
Call the Roselle Fire Department with any
questions at 630.980.2043.
Simply replace the batteries at least once
a year. Pick a holiday or your birthday
and replace the batteries each year on
Speak Out! provides a way in which YOU can communicate with Roselle elected officials and the
administration. Your advice, suggestions, questions and opinions are appreciated and will receive a
response. If you need more space, attach a separate sheet.
As a citizen of Roselle, it is my opinion that:
Name(Optional):
Kindly check if you would like your name kept confidential.
■ Yes ■ No
Address: _______________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________________________
Email Address:__________________________________________
(Responses cannot be provided if name and address are not provided.)
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Please return to:
Village Hall, 31 S. Prospect Street, Roselle, IL 60172
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Thinking of a
New Deck? Patio?
Fence? Pool?
Remember that permits are required for
most home improvements, some of which
are: construction of principal and accessory buildings, remodeling that requires
structural changes, any modifications or
additions to the electrical or plumbing
systems, fences, decks, pools, driveways,
roofs, fireplace installations, water/sewer
connections, and signs (temporary or permanent). In the interest of pubic service,
the Village Board has waived the fees for
the following permits: kitchen/bath
remodeling, central air conditioning, new
furnace installation, water softeners, and
water heaters. Building permits are still
required for these improvements and, if
applicable, fees will be charged for
plumbing and electrical inspection. If in
doubt, call the Community Development
Department at 630.671.2821. When
applying for a permit application, you will
need a current plat of survey (obtained
from your closing documents) with the
improvements drawn to scale on the plat
and three sets of plans for construction
over $10,000.00 in value. Contractors
must provide all necessary certificates of
insurance, surety bonds, and state or local
licenses before permits will be issued.
Call JULIE
Before You Dig
Anyone planning an outdoor project that
requires any type of digging, whether the
project is large or small, should call
JULIE first at 1.800.892.0123. Operators
are available to receive and process calls
24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Common examples of outdoor projects
that require a call to JULIE before digging include putting up a fence, installing
a swing set, a mailbox post, building a
deck or room addition, preparing a garden area, or adding new trees or shrubs.
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Choosing a
Contractor
Choosing a contractor can be the most
important decision you make in the construction process. In Roselle, plumbing,
electrical and roofing contractors are
required to have either a state or local
license. The general contractor and any
subcontractor are required to have a
license issued by the Village. When
choosing a contractor, ask friends, relatives, neighbors or business associates for
recommendations about contractors they
have used and found to be competent
and reputable. Or contact the local
Better Business Bureau at 312.832.0500,
the Greater Chicagoland Home Builders
Association at 630.627.7575, the Labor
Index at 847.526.2773 or other professional associations. Try to get price
quotes from at least three contractors so
you will have a basis for comparison. Ask
for references and check to see that the
customers were satisfied with the price
and workmanship.
Free Mulch
Mulch is a tree’s best friend. It insulates
the soil, retains moisture, helps keep
weeds down, prevents compaction, protects tree bark from lawnmowers and
even adds an aesthetic touch to the yard
or street. Note: to prevent disease and
reduce rodent damage, chip mulch
should not touch the tree trunk and
should not exceed 3” in depth. The byproduct of our brush pickup is a “mountain of mulch.” Early spring is an
excellent time to apply mulch around
trees and shrubs before weed growth
begins. Free delivery can be scheduled by
calling the Public Works Department at
630.980.2020, ext. 200.
Please use the voice mail system by providing:
1. your name
2. your address
3. daytime phone
4. the location on your driveway to
dump the mulch (i.e., as you face
the house, left side, right side, near
garage or near street).
Loads are approximately two to three
cubic yards. The amount when dumped
will be a pile approximately six feet long,
four feet wide, and three feet high, or
enough to cover an area approximately
20 x 15 feet with a three-inch-deep layer
of mulch. Deliveries will be made on a
first call, first served basis and will depend
upon availability. Thus far, our community has “recycled” almost all of the brush
collected and chipped in the past.
Participation in this program not only
helps the environment and its plants, but
also saves taxpayers money by not having
to haul and pay to dump the mulch at a
compost facility.
May 2008
Brush Pickup
Program
In May of each year, the Public Works
crew schedules a free brush pickup program for all Village residents. Brush must
be cut into four-foot lengths, tied in bundles with rope, string or twine (NO
WIRE), and weigh less than fifty pounds.
These limits are the same as those stated
by our refuse hauler. The untethered
mountains of brush will not be picked up.
We cannot take root material and dirt,
stumps, wooden fences, grass clippings,
landscape timbers, bags of yard waste, or
logs in excess of eight inches in diameter.
The schedule is publicized so that the
brush does not have to be stockpiled at
the street for weeks at a time awaiting
pickup. Unfortunately, not everyone
complies. This inconsiderate act is in violation of local ordinance and detracts
from the aesthetics of your neighborhood. Tickets will be issued when violations are reported to us. Brush for the
spring pickup is to be placed in the parkway the weekend before we begin in your
area or by 6:00 a.m. Monday. If the start
date in your area is Monday, May 5, place
the brush at the edge of the road the
Saturday or Sunday before. Please don’t
ask us to return to your home after we
have picked up on your street.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Week of May 5 – North of Irving
Week of May 12 – South of Irving Park,
West of Roselle Road
Week of May 19 – South of Irving Park,
East of Roselle Road
---------------------------------------------------------------------------This service is funded by property taxes
and is not offered to those in unincorporated areas, as they pay no property tax to
the Village.
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News
and
Notes
from…
Linda McDermott
Newsletter Deadline
The Roselle Reporter deadline for articles
for the May/June 2008 issue is April 7th,
2008.
Call Linda McDermott at
630.671.2802.
Join the Village
Board
for Coffee
Saturday, April 5th
E
Saturday, May 3rd
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Village Hall Conference Room
Bring your Questions,
Comments, and Suggestions.
“Inside Roselle”
Roselle’s local cable TV program can be
seen on Comcast’s Channel 19 on
Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at
7:00 p.m. Call 630.671.2802 with segment
suggestions.
Watch Channel 6
Stay tuned to Comcast Channel 6 and
watch for activities listed in the Village of
Roselle. Call 630.671.2802 to provide
information about your community
group, and it can be listed on Channel 6.
Barking Dogs
Dog owners sometimes leave their dogs in
the backyard for a long period of time
and often the dogs bark for hours on end,
echoing throughout their neighborhood
and awakening and upsetting the neighbors. No one likes to hear a dog bark
incessantly, least of all neighbors who
don’t own the dog and have no control
over it. Please be a good neighbor.
We hope you enjoy the newsletter!
What would you like to see?
Let us know!
Contact Linda McDermott
at 630.671.2802.
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Roselle
Historical
Foundation
Remembering Roselle is here! The new history book will be available for purchase
during the annual Historical Evening on
April 19. Price of the book is $20.
According to author, Jill Gross,
“Remembering Roselle is very easy to pick
up and read. No matter what chapter you
begin with, you will be drawn into the history of Roselle. We have included many
photos never published before. There
are photos of businesses, homes, families,
and street scenes. Truly something for
everyone to enjoy”. For more information about how you might purchase one
of these books, call the Museum Office at
630.351.5300, or send an e-mail to rosellehistory@sbc.global.com. This is a great
addition to your library and a great gift
idea. Reminder: Mother’s Day and
Father’s Day are just around the corner.
The Underground Railroad will be the subject of this year’s Historical Evening on
April 19 at the Trinity Lutheran Family
Life Center, 405 S. Rush St., Roselle.
Appearing as an owner of a “safe house”
in Illinois, Terry Lynch will describe how
a safe house was used as a stopping point
for the slaves to gain rest and nourishment before continuing on to safety in
Canada. The program will begin with the
traditional wine and cheese reception at
7:30 p.m., followed by the program at 8
p.m. After the presentation, guests are
invited to visit with Lynch and, at the
same time, enjoy home baked cookies
made from recipes directly out of the
upcoming cookbook, Cherished Recipes.
Advance tickets for the Historical Evening
will be available at the Village Hall and
the History Museum’s coach house.
Advance tickets are $10 for adults.
Tickets purchased at the door that night
will be $12. Admission for children 12
and under is free.
Biannual Trip – Every other year, History
Museum volunteers organize a trip to a
location rich in American History – usually the eastern part of the country. This
year, since there was not enough interest
in the eastern trip, chairman Marge Engel
suggested a trip within the State of
Illinois. She is looking for suggestions.
One consideration is the Lincoln
Museum and Library in Springfield. If
you are interested in this trip, or have a
suggestion for another destination, please
call Marge at 630.529.9354, or send an email to the Museum Office. She also
needs to know if you prefer a one-day or a
two-day trip, and if you prefer mid-week
or weekend. If there is enough interest,
plans will proceed for a fall 2008 trip.
You do not need to be a member of the
History Museum to take part in these
trips.
Friends of the
Library Book Sale
Friends of the Roselle Library are hosting a Book Sale at the Library on April
11 and 12. Friday evening, April 11, is
Preview Night from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Admission is $3.00 per person and $5
per family. No admission fee for
Saturday, April 12 from 9:30 a.m. to
3:30 p.m. Hardcover Books are $1.00
and Paperbacks are 50 cents.
Crafters Wanted!
Crafters are wanted for the 27th
Annual Taste of Roselle.
The Taste is August 1, 2, and 3, 2008.
Please call Kay Sjoholm at
630.980-2020, ext. 201,
for an application.
Roselle E-News
Up-to-date information regarding
Village news and events can be
sent directly to your e-mail inbox.
Sign-up today for Roselle E-News
by visiting the Village’s website @
www.roselle.il.us
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2008 Village of
American Legion
Roselle – 4th of July Auxiliary Annual
Spring Brunch!
Celebration
27th Annual Roselle
Lions Club Fashion
Show – “Wicked
Fashions”
The Village is looking for local musical
talent for its annual 4th of July celebration. If interested, please contact Jeanne
Calvert in the Village Administrator’s
Office
at
630.671-2804
or
jcalvert@roselle.il.us for more information.
Get ready for some “Fun in the Sun” with
Auxiliary Unit 1084’s Annual Spring
Brunch – April 20, 2008 from 10:00 a.m.
till 1:00 p.m. at the American Legion, 344
Maple Ave.
Rose Parade
Call 630.894.8524 for more information.
Please call Cindy Schramm at
630.924.7998 for more information or
tickets.
American Legion
Auxiliary
Help Release the
Fish!
Please help the Auxiliary provide a
ser vice to Militar y Families
Overseas . . . .
The Bloomingdale-Roselle Rotary is
proud to sponsor the stocking of two
ponds on Saturday, March 29th at 9:00
a.m. at Bloomingdale Park District’s
Lakeview Park and Roselle Park District’s
Turner Pond. Kids of all ages are invited
to help release nearly 1000 fish into each
of the ponds! Come join in the fun! Be
sure to wear play clothes! The Rotary
Club will also accept nonperishable food
donations during this event for the
Bloomingdale Township Food Pantry.
The Roselle Chamber of Commerce and
the Village of Roselle are proud to present the 48th Annual Rose Parade on
Sunday, June 1, 2008 starting at 2:00 p.m.
This year’s theme is “Celebrating
Community Spirit”. The Rose Parade features a variety of entries, sure to entertain
adults and children, including professional floats, marching bands, color guards,
beauty pageant winners, dancers, racing
cars, fire trucks and police vehicles, specialty entries, and of course many walkers
passing out candy for the children.
This year’s Parade Grand Marshall is Joe
Keane of Friendly Ford, 2007 Business
Person of the Year, representing the
Roselle Chamber of Commerce.
Sponsoring the Annual Rose Parade is
just one of the many ways in which the
Roselle Chamber fulfills its mission to
promote and encourage the business and
community interests of Roselle. The
Chamber invites local groups, organizations, and businesses to participate in our
48th Annual Rose Parade. If interested,
please call 630.894.3010 to obtain a
parade application.
14th Annual 5K Run
For The Roses
Mark Drugs Roselle, The Roselle
Chamber of Commerce and the Village of
Roselle are sponsoring the 14th Annual
5K and Youth 0.6K Run for the Roses on
June 1, 2008 benefiting the Tourette’s’
Syndrome Association. The 5K begins at
Roselle’s Park District Clauss Recreation
Center at 8:00 a.m.
Please call
630.529.3400 for an application form or
check out www.markdugs.com – please
indicate if you are a CARA (Chicago Area
Runners Association) member. The race
includes several age divisions and prizes
are awarded.
Adults: $12.00; Kids 6-12: $6.00; 5 &
Under: FREE
Clip Manufacturer’s Coupons from
Newspaper and Magazines and give them
to an Auxiliary Member or drop them off
at the American Legion, 344 Maple Ave.
The coupons will be sorted and mailed to
the Commissaries for Military Personnel
to use when they shop.
Coupons needed:
coffee, food,
diapers/baby wipes, health and beauty
from National Brands.
Stepping Stones For
Women of Domestic
Violence Spring Tea
and Fashion Show
The Theme is
“Women for Women”
Sunday, April 13, 2008 from Noon – 4:00
p.m. at Belvedere Banquets in Elk Grove
Village (corner of Devon and Rohlwing
Roads). “Special-Tea” Boutique, Raffles
and Door Prizes are offered to benefit
women victims of domestic violence.
April 23rd at the Seville
6:00 p.m. Cocktails and 7:00 p.m. Dinner
Tickets are $28.00
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www.roselle.il.us
For more information:
springtea@ameritech.net or call Jenn at
630.873.0291 or Linda at 630.973.9214.
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Relay For Life of
Roselle,
Bloomingdale and
Itasca
June 6, 2008
Lake Park High School West Campus
Relay for Life is a community gathering
where everyone can participate in the
fight against cancer. Teams of people
camp out and take turns walking or running around the course. Each team is
asked to have a representative on the
course at all times during the event –
because cancer never sleeps. Please join
us as our honorary guest in the survivor’s
lap, which begins the Relay for Life.
When the sun goes down hundreds of
luminaria light the way under the stars to
remember those lost to cancer, those
fighting cancer, and those who have
fought cancer and won. This ceremony
of light symbolizes the hope and perseverance with which we all continue to fight.
To register for the Relay or for more
information, please call the local
American Cancer Society office at
630.932.1141 or check out the website at:
www.relayforlifealv.com.
Roselle Chamber
2008 Annual Golf
Outing
The Roselle Chamber presents the
Chamber’s 2008 Annual Golf Outing on
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008. This year’s
outing held at the Bloomingdale Golf
Club in Bloomingdale includes practice
range, greens fee with electric cart, and
beverages and fruit on the course.
Registration starts at 10:30 a.m. with a
lunch cookout on the veranda. After a
day of golf and fresh air, appetites will be
satisfied by a pig roast dinner with ribs
and chicken. Expect gifts for all golfers,
and prizes awarded for “Hole-In-One”,
Longest Drive, Closest-to-the Pin and
more!
The Chamber calls on all individuals,
local groups, organizations and businesses to participate in our Annual Golf
Outing. For more information about the
outing, sponsorships, and door prize contributions, call the Roselle Chamber of
Commerce at 630.894.3010.
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Roselle Chamber
Offers College
Scholarships
The Roselle Chamber of Commerce is
offering graduating high school seniors
from Roselle the opportunity to receive a
scholarship towards vocational school,
business school, college or university.
Two (2) $1,750.00 scholarships will be
awarded in May for the 2008/2009 academic year. Graduating seniors and their
parents can pick up scholarship applications at the high school’s guidance counselor’s office at Lake Park West, Conant,
Driscoll, Wheaton Academy, and St.
Francis, and at the Village of Roselle,
Roselle Public Library and Roselle
Chamber Office. Applications will be
available March 1st and must be received
at the Chamber Office by April 14th, 2008
for consideration.
At the Village Board Meeting, Feb. 11th,
Mayor Smolinski swore in
Deputy Fire Chief Andre Metoyer and Fire Lt. Marcus Auble.
Pictured are Lt. Auble, Fire Chief Gallas, and Deputy Chief Metoyer.
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News From Roselle
Park District
Community Garage Sale
Mark your calendars!
April 19, 2008
Are you surrounded by toys,
clothes, and collections that you
and your family have outgrown?
Make room and make money by
selling your treasurers of the past
at our Community Garage Sale!
We’ll provide the central location,
the tables and chairs, the advertising, and the fun. Crafters and
home businesses are also welcome
to join in. For more information,
call the Roselle Park District at
630.894.4200.
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Discover the advantages of community banking
Thank you, Roselle for the wonderful support you have given to Advantage
National Bank.
We begin our 6th year with assets over $300 Million and the anticipated
opening of our third branch, Old Town Bank & Trust of Bloomingdale.
What’s our formula for success?
Lynn Tumminaro
Assistant Vice President
Branch Manager, Roselle
Innovative Ideas + Unique Products that are every bit as sophisticated as our big bank competitors
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•
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Now add the Friendliest, Most Attentive Customer Service you’d ever hope to find, and there you have it –
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Stop by either of our two locations today and help us celebrate the newest addition to our family – Old Town Bank & Trust of
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Sons of the
American Legion
Friday Night
Fish Fry
March 14 and 21, 2008
Dinner served from
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Live Entertainment by the Johnnie
Matt Trio Band
At the American Legion,
344 Maple Ave.
Adults: $10.00; Children: $5.00
and Children 5 years of age
and younger are free.
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John Pankau
Attorney at Law
Estate Planning
Real Estate
Living Trust & Wills
Family Law
Powers of Attorney
105 E. Irving Park Rd.
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 875-0500
Fax (630) 775-0828
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www.roselle.il.us
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The Bestselling Homes in Roselle
Have One
Central
Thing in
Common...
BOB MARINO
Your Roselle Real Estate Specialist!
Breaking records is nothing new to Bob. He’s always been a best
seller and a pacesetter here in ROSELLE. How does he do it...
By working hard.
By working smart.
By working full time.
Bob also has a wealth of real estate experience to draw on, the terrific
RE/MAX organization to back him up, and a lot of contacts in the
real estate business. After all, he has been selling real estate for over
13 years. Past performance may not be the only measure of success,
but can you think of more reassuring criteria? If you are buying or
selling property in ROSELLE, give BOB a call!
Call
Central
Bob Marino
Direct: 630.980.1275
Today!
Office: 630.980.7733
Salerno’s Rosedale
Funeral Chapels
450 W. Lake Street
Roselle, IL 60172-3545
Tel (630) 889-1700
Pre-arranged funerals available
Designed for any income
Licensed Attorney on Staff
Frank J. Salerno
Joseph G. Salerno
• Frank Salerno
• George Salerno
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Four generations of our family serving yours.
Our Other Location:
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1857 N. Harlem Avenue
Chicago, IL 60707-3716
Tel (773) 889-1700
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Contact Lesley Carrion
at
630-924-4996
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Offer Available Mon-Thur With Coupon
Not Valid With Any Other Offer
While Daily Supplies Last
Expires May 31, 2008
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15 South Roselle Road
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 529-WINE
Open Every Day 10 am - 7 pm
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Visit Our Showroom Located 2 Doors West of Friendly Ford
Consumers’ Research Council of America
Has selected
Charles W. Chapple, D.C., F.I.C.P.A.
For inclusion in the 2006 & 2007 Consumers Guide
“Guide to America’s Top Chiropractors”
New Honors
“2008 Five Star Excellence award in Chiropractic”
This honor could not have been achieved without
a dedicated staff and patients dedicated to better
health. Our office remains committed to the
standards of these awards.
Visit us at:
Advanced Chiropractic Health Center
380 E. Irving Park Road
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 894-8778
www.drchapple.com
Share this announcement with your family and friends.
Must be presented to receive a complimentary exam
and computerized spinal scan.
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Upcoming Meetings
APRIL 2008
MAY 2008
3 Planning and Zoning ..............7:30 p.m.
3 Coffee with the Board ....9:00 – 11:00 a.m
8 Planning and Zoning ..............7:30 p.m.
Commission
5 Coffee with the Board ....9:00 – 11:00 a.m
Commission
14 Village Board Meeting ....................7:00 p.m.
12 Village Board Meeting ....................7:00 p.m.
Committee of the Whole Meeting Following
Committee of the Whole Meeting Following
16 Zoning Board of Appeals................7:00 p.m.
21 Zoning Board of Appeals................7:00 p.m.
28 Village Board Meeting ....................7:00 p.m.
27 Village Board Meeting ....................7:00 p.m.
Committee of the Whole Meeting Following
Committee of the Whole Meeting Following
All meetings are located in the Village
Hall, 31 S. Prospect Street. The
Village intends to comply with the
Americans with Disabilities Act by
making reasonable accommodations
for people with disabilities. If you
require an accommodation for a village service, or have any questions
about the Village’s compliance, call
Jason Bielawski, Assistant Village
Administrator at 630.671.2810.
Lanciloti Law Offices
Attorneys & Counselors at Law
205 South Pinecroft Drive, Roselle, IL 60172
Richard F. Lanciloti, J.D. Richard M. Lanciloti, J.D.
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Jeffrey D. O’Dell, Village Administrator
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