Roselle Reporter November/December 2010

The Roselle
Reporter
In This Issue
Village Phone Numbers................ 2
Holiday Hours & Schedules........ 2
Message from the Mayor............. 3
Great Neighbor.............................. 4
Community Briefs.......................... 5
Police Department........................ 6
Public Works Department........... 6
Fire Department............................ 7
Local Business Feature................. 8
Chamber of Commerce................ 8
Welcome New Businesses............ 8
Snow Plow Season Is
Coming Soon
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Celebrating the Holidays
pg 12
November/December 2010
Local Developers
Continue Building in Roselle
At a time when major development projects
significantly slowed or even ceased in many
communities, development and redevelopment
projects have continued to thrive in Roselle. And
two of the companies doing the developing,
Heritage and A New Leaf, are run by secondand third-generation Roselle natives.
According to Roselle Community Development
Director Patrick Watkins, the Village of Roselle is
fortunate to have such good quality developers
in town, particularly A New Leaf Development
and Heritage Development. “These quality
builders are both responsible and believe in
constructing for the long-term. This provides
for quality development and construction. That
is why both builders are still busy with projects
during this economic down turn.”
Todd Eichholz, president of Heritage
Development and Management and Broker/
Owner of Heritage Realty, has over 20 years
of experience in the local development market
- remarkable due to the fact that he is only
29 years old. Eichholz got his start at age 8,
sweeping floors in the development projects
owned by his grandfather’s company, Roselle
Commerce Development. By age 13, he was
sitting in on business meetings run by his
grandfather, Edwin Schwarzer, and his first solo
deal was negotiating a lease renewal with a
company representing Warren Buffet.
“I love everything about this business,” Eichholz
said, “Our priority is to build developments with
a quality that we know will last. I used to ride
around town in the car with my grandfather, and
he’d point out properties to me ‘I built that..
and that...’ he had such a lasting pride in his
work, and that pride continues with Heritage
today. I absolutely love
Roselle.”
The biggest project
that Heritage currently
has in Roselle is the
Cornerstone Plaza on
Lake Street just east
of Gary Avenue. As
an all-in-one company,
Heritage developed the
site, signed the lease deals, was
hired as a general contractor to do
many of the build outs, and acts as the property
management company. Cornerstone Plaza is
home to Brunch Cafe, Jimmy John’s, Lake Street
Animal Hospital, Xentrik Beauty Lounge, and
others, including the soon-to-be-opened Tilted
Kilt.
Cornerstone Plaza was designed to be a
showpiece for the southwest part of Roselle
along the Lake Street corridor. “We wanted to
bring this development up to the next level, to
make it taller and use more stone than most
retail buildings, something that would catch
your eye,” Eichholz said. “We saw a need for
something more upscale for Roselle, and we
built it.”
According to Eichholz, one of the best ways for
him to see what is physically happening with
development projects is to get his hands dirty.
That means he is driving the plows and sweeping
the job sites. All that, and he makes it a point
to be home (in Roselle, of course) for dinner
almost every night. “Family is so important - my
wife and kids help keep me balanced.”
Another high-profile development currently
under construction is located on Irving Park
Please see Developers, Page 4
News from the Village of Roselle
Village Info
All numbers area code (630)
Emergency............................................ 9-1-1
Village Hall....................................980-2000
Community Development..........980-2000
Fire (Non-Emergency)................ 980-2043
Police (Non-Emergency)............ 980-2025
Public Works..................................671-2360
Mayor’s Office...............................671-2807
Village Clerk.................................. 671-2802
Village Hall Hours
Village Hall is open Monday 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday,
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Village Hall is closed
the second Friday of each month through 2010 for required employee furlough days.
Village Board Meetings
Village Administrator.................. 671-2808
Village Board meetings are held in the Village Board Room of the Village Hall, 31 S. Prospect
Street, at 7:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month.
TTY................................................. 980-2026
Committee of the Whole (COW)
Village of Roselle
31 S. Prospect Street
Roselle, IL 60172
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roselle@roselle.il.us
Mayor
Gayle A. Smolinski
Village Clerk
Patty Burns
Trustees
Kory A. Atkinson
Barbara Rendall-Hochstadt
Andy Maglio
Richard Rhode
Ron Sass
Terrence Wittman
Village Administrator
Jeffrey D. O’Dell
Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Village Board Room of the Village Hall,
31 S. Prospect Street, immediately following the Village Board Meeting on the second and
fourth Monday of each month, and additionally as needed.
The Roselle Reporter is published by the Village of Roselle as a public information service for
residents. Editor: Melissa Brito, Community Relations Coordinator
Village Hall & Refuse Collection Holiday Schedules
Village Hall will be closed Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26 for the
Thanksgiving holiday. The finance counter at Village Hall will be open on Saturday,
November 27 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Village Hall will also be closed on Friday, December
24 and Saturday, December 25 for Christmas, and on Friday, December 31 and Saturday,
January 1 for the New Year’s holiday. In addition to holiday closures, Village Hall will be
closed on Friday, November 12 and Friday, December 10 to accommodate employee
furlough days.
There will be no changes to Republic Service’s schedule in Roselle this year due to
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s holidays. Refuse and recycling collection will occur
on normal service days - November 23 & 24, December 21 & 22, and December 28 & 29.
Coffee with the Village Board
Do you have questions about what’s happening in the Village of Roselle? Coffee with the Village Board is
a great opportunity to meet and talk with the Mayor and Board of Trustees.
The Coffee with the Board series is scheduled for the first Saturday of the month. Upcoming Coffee with
the Board meetings will be held November 6 and December 4 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at Village Hall.
Unlike regular Village Board or Committee of the Whole meetings, this informal session provides
residents and business owners an opportunity to discuss issues affecting them and the community.
Whether it be an update on the recent Main Street, Irving Park Road, or Lake Street/Gary Avenue
redevelopment efforts, or a few questions about the Village’s code enforcement procedures, the Mayor,
Trustees, and Village Staff will be prepared to assist you.
So come in and enjoy a cup of coffee and chat with your local elected officials.
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Mayor’s Message
As we head into the holiday season, I always like to reflect on the
people and things for which I am thankful. Certainly when I look
around Roselle, I have many things on my list.
I am thankful for local residents who are stepping forward and
opening businesses in town. I am writing this on October 12,
and by the time you are reading it, there should be three new
businesses in our Village.
At Gary and Lake, Tilted Kilt is planning an early-November
opening. Roselle resident and developer Todd Eichholz is
responsible for landing this national chain in his Cornerstone Plaza
development. It will be the largest store in the chain, with the
ability to seat 365 people indoors and another 209 outdoors on
the two patios. The Tilted Kilt will have a private room and patio
for business meetings and other celebrations.
Resident Jeff Castrovillari is bringing us a boutique grocery store
at Plum Grove and Nerge called JC’s Market and Café. Designed
at a price point below Jewel and Dominick’s, JC’s will have regular
groceries, as well as organic and gluten-free foods and natural
cleaning supplies. Each day features a different nationality of
prepared foods to pick up and take back to work or home—or eat
in the café area of the store. The store opened on October 22.
On Main Street, the owners of Impecca present us with Vida—a
Latin-fusion dining experience! John Gianforte (a Roselle resident)
and Frank Skaja will open Vida adjacent to Morning Glory Café on
November 1. Two years ago, the Village Board asked John, who we
were welcoming into town with his restaurant supply business, if he
knew of any of his customers who wanted to open a restaurant in
our town. He didn’t, so he decided to fulfill that need himself. He
partnered with Frank and the rest is Roselle history!
Opening a small business is risky in the best of economic climates,
so these new business owners represent a real commitment to our
Village. I am challenging all residents who have been complaining
about a lack of places to go to please support these efforts—and
more than just once. Every endeavor has growing pains. Take the
time to tell the owners what you liked and what could be improved
and then go back again and again. Unique successful businesses in
other towns didn’t open up exactly as they are now. They had the
loyal backing of the community, and with constructive feedback,
evolved into what they are today. We need to give our new
businesses the
same chance!
I am thankful for the group of Roselle
businesses and residents who put the time
and effort into a Facebook page for our Town
Center. Please check out the page online at
www.facebook.com/RoselleTownCenter to find
out what is happening in downtown!
I am thankful we had money in the TIF district fund to purchase an
ice skating rink for our Civic Plaza (what was the empty parking lot
at Prospect and Main). This synthetic skating surface doesn’t rely
on water or freezing outdoor temperatures, so we can keep it up
for a number of months. The 45X45’ surface should accommodate
30-35 skaters, and we hope it will provide many hours of
enjoyment for our residents. Look for it around December 1.
I am thankful for the indoor recreational activities we have in town.
Whether they are through the park districts or private businesses
(Coachlite Roller Rink, Brunswick Zone bowling alley or Strike
Ten Lanes bowling alley), you shouldn’t be bored over the winter
months.
Every year I am grateful for all of our volunteers on our Boards and
Commissions who give their time to help Roselle be a better place
to live. Besides the members who look at all new development
and variations on existing pieces of property, we have volunteers
who put on our Rose Parade and carnival, Taste of Roselle, Main
Street Market, and Cruise Nights. Our Emergency Management
Agency, Explorer troops and Volunteers in Policing provide us extra
eyes and ears at these events, so they run smoothly. Additionally,
hundreds of residents serve on PTO’s and PTA’s, the RMSBO,
Racers Swim team, and as Scout leaders and band parents. We
live well in Roselle, and it is due to each and every one of you who
contribute! Thank you.
Lastly, I have deep gratitude to my family, who has always and still
continues to support me—with a special thanks to my grandson,
Ryan. In a recent conversation about people of different ages,
he concluded most grandparents are old but said, “Don’t worry,
Oma, you are just ‘middle’.” It doesn’t get better than that! Happy
Thanksgiving!
Speak Out!
“Speak Out” provides a way in which YOU can communicate with the Village of Roselle elected officials and administration. Your advice,
suggestions, questions and opinions are appreciated and will receive a response. If you need more space, please attach a separate sheet.
Name:____________________________________________________________________________ As a citizen of the Village of Roselle, it is my opinion that:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Date:_________________________________ Address:_ _______________________________________________________Phone:___________________________
Mail to: “Speak Out” Village of Roselle, 31 South Prospect, Roselle, IL 60172 or E-mail to: roselle@roselle.il.us
Name and mailing address or e-mail are required for response.
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General News
Developers, Continued from Page 1
Road, just east of Roselle Road. This
project has been undertaken by A
New Leaf Development, a company
owned by brothers and Roselle
natives Perry and Kai Janke.
Having emigrated to the Chicago
area in the 1950s, their father
Richard Janke brought his skills
as a carpenter and his German
work ethic with him to Roselle
when he settled here in the early
1960s. Richard Janke started Janke
Construction in Roselle in 1969, building
custom and spec homes, apartments and
other residential commercial developments.
“The buildings started small, and grew in size as the company
grew,” said Perry Janke. “My dad believes in building a product
that he is proud of, and he was always a fair businessman to deal
with. My brother and I learned a lot from him, which started
when we would go to work with him on Saturdays when we were
6 or 7 years old.”
While Richard and his wife Anni are now retired, the
family business, which includes architecture, development,
construction, and property management, continues with
A New Leaf Development. With professional training as an
architect, Perry, along with his brother Kai, founded A New Leaf
Development Company in the mid-1990s as a sister company to
Janke Construction. “We thought A New Leaf Development may
help begin a new chapter for Roselle when we founded it,” Perry
said. “We acquired and began developing properties in Roselle’s
Town Center TIF. We began planning for the future for the heart
of Roselle, to fill a void in the center of town that will be used by
the entire community.”
“The best part of working in Roselle, for us,” Perry said “is
that we grew up here, we’ve chosen to build here, and we built
tremendous relationships in this community. Those relationships
help us to make our product something that fills a need for our
community. Our business is here in town, and we are able to
stand by our work, and iron out the details. Our goal is to make
sure our developments are successful and able to flourish.”
Time lines call for the first phase of the new pedestrian-friendly
retail and office space development on Irving Park Road to be
completed in early 2011, with Itasca Bank and Trust opening
its newest branch there on the southeast corner of Irving Park
and Roselle Roads. Construction on phase two, just east of the
current site, will commence after the initial development is filled.
Heritage is an all-in-one residential and commercial realty
development and management company, located at 1350 Lake
Street, Suites D & E in Roselle. Call (630) 980-0604, visit
www.hrdgroup.net online, or Facebook.com/HRDgroup on
Facebook. A New Leaf Development and Janke Construction are
located at 57 E. Hattendorf, Roselle. Call (630) 582-4882 for
details.
Brush Pickup Service Ends December 1
The last day for Republic Services to collect yard waste this
year is Wednesday, December 1. Yard waste may be placed in
compostable paper bags or in plastic bins (no larger than 32
gallons, no heaver than 50 pounds). Branches are accepted
in bundles no longer than four feet, and no thicker than four
inches wide, tied with rope or twine. Yard waste stickers are
required on each bag, bin, or bundle for disposal.
Great Neighbor
by Trustee Barbara Hochstadt
quiet and peaceful neighborhood and we’ve found that Roselle is
loaded with great people.”
Alex Balbarin is a kind and generous neighbor.
Alex has lived in Roselle for more than 13 years and he was
recently nominated for Roselle’s Great Neighbor program by his
neighbors, Ed & Brenda Rossman.
“With a smile and without being asked, Alex has cleaned out our
gutters, cut tree branches, repaired the fence between our next
door neighbors and our property, fixed the kitchen faucet, and
repaired our front door.” Ed Rossman explains. “Alex is amazing
and he NEVER will accept any form of payment.
These acts of caring and kindness extend to ALL
our close neighbors here at the end of our
street. What a generous and kind neighbor!”
Alex says, “We moved to Roselle because we
wanted a great school system for our three
kids. We got great schools, a great house and
a whole lot more. We are happy to live in a
“On our cul-de-sac, we all help each other out whenever possible.
I’d say all my neighbors are Great Neighbors. We look out for each
other in a lot of small ways and we are very tight with one another.
Life in Roselle is great, and I’m happy to help a neighbor.”
Great Neighbor Nomination
Do you know of a great neighbor in town that makes Roselle
a wonderful place to live? Is there an unsung hero in your
neighborhood? Please send your nominations to “Great
Neighbor” Village of Roselle, 31 S. Prospect Street, Roselle, IL,
60172 or e-mail your nomination to roselle@roselle.il.us.
One Great Neighbor will be selected by a Village committee
for each upcoming Roselle Reporter newsletter. Selected Great
Neighbors and the person who nominated them will be invited
to a Village Board meeting where they will be honored with a
proclamation from Mayor Gayle Smolinski.
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Community Briefs
Roselle Lions Club Annual Lunch With Santa
Kids of all ages are invited to enjoy lunch, decorate their
own Christmas ornament and have their picture taken
with Santa at the Lions Club Annual Lunch With Santa
on Saturday, December 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The event will be held at Trinity Lutheran Family Life
Center, 405 S. Rush Street, Roselle. Admission is a nonperishable food item to be donated to the Bloomingdale
Township Food Pantry.
Trinity Lutheran Church Hosting Community Clinic
Trinity Lutheran Church in Roselle is hosting “The Clinic”, a free
outreach event for area residents in need, on Saturday, November
13, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Stop by the church at 405 S.
Rush Street to receive free medical, dental, vision and chiropractic
screenings, food, clothing, hair cuts, entertainment and more. Call
(847) 289-7200 for additional information.
Elks Lodge, American Legion Honoring Veterans
The Elmhurst Elks Lodge 1531will host disabled Veterans from Hines
Veterans Hospital for Thanksgiving dinner at Roselle American
Legion Post 1084. This time-honored tradition provides the
opportunity to show respect and thanks to the brave men and
women who have given so much for our country. With the assistance
of the Roselle American Legion family and volunteers from the
Roselle Lions Club, the Elmhurst Elks will treat Veterans to a home
cooked Thanksgiving feast, and activities such as football and Bingo.
For more information about this event, please contact Bob Dreksler
at (847) 217-1738. Volunteers and donations are always accepted.
Roselle Park District Hosting Open House
The Roselle Park District is hosting an open house on Thursday,
December 9, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Clauss Recreation Center,
555 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Watch for more details.
Roselle Park District Basketball Leagues
Teams are now forming for the Park District’s Rookies (1st and 2nd
grade boys and girls) and Competitive (3rd through 8th grade boys
and girls) basketball leagues. Practices for both leagues will begin
late-November with games starting in January. Call the Roselle Park
District at (630) 894-4200 to register.
Roselle Park District Private Piano Lessons
Private piano instruction featuring proper technique, music theory,
ear training, and music reading is available through the Roselle Park
District. Thirty-minute private lessons are available for beginning
through intermediate piano students between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m.
Call the Roselle Park District at (630) 894-4200 to register.
Roselle Park District Birthday Party Packages
Children ages 3-10 are invited to celebrate their birthday with a
Birthday Brigade theme party at the Clauss Recreation Center.
Each 2-hour party includes 10 guests, two party hosts, party room,
decorations, themed plates, cups and silverware. Birthday party
reservation forms are available at Clauss Recreation Center and are
due at least two weeks prior to the planned party date. Call
(630) 894-4200 for more information.
November/December 2010
Roselle History
Museum
Christmas Open House
The annual History Museum Christmas
open house will be held December 5,
2010, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the
Sumner House on the corner of Elm
and Prospect Streets. Join us to see
how Christmas is traditionally celebrated
in England. Refreshments, including
English Christmas cookies, will be served.
New at the Museum
A life size cutout of Rosell Hough has been added to the
Sumner House exhibit. Hough was a business man who had
a great impact on the early Village. When the Village was
incorporated in 1922, the village was named after him. Stop
by and take a picture of your child standing next to him!
An active member of the museum has donated a new flower
garden on the northwest corner of the museum campus
just west of the Coach House. This will further enhance the
beauty of the campus.
2011 Membership Drive
Membership contributions account for about 25 percent
of our annual budget. Your financial support is extremely
important. If you are not a member please consider joining so
that we can continue to preserve and educate the residents
of Roselle about its interesting history. With a tax deductible
contribution of $25 or more, you will receive our quarterly
newsletter about Roselle’s past. Please mail contributions to
Roselle History Museum, 39 E. Elm Street, Roselle, IL 60172.
Village Clerk
Nomination Packets Now Available
Nomination packets for the April 5, 2011, Consolidated
Election are available in the Clerk’s office. Three (3) Village
Trustee positions, which have 4-year terms, are up for
election. The filing period for this election is December 13
through 20, 2010. Filing is done at Roselle Village Hall. For
more information, please call (630) 671-2802.
Toys for Tots
The Roselle Police Department and the Village of Roselle
proudly participate in the U.S. Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots
campaign. Contributions of new, unwrapped toys may be
made at special bins located at the Village Hall, Police Station,
and Fire Station. Toys may be donated November 26 through
December 26. Kick off for Toys for Tots is on November 27
when Santa arrives at the Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park
Street, at the Celebrate the Season event (see back page for
details). Collection bins will be available at the event.
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Police Department
Rules of the Road Review
Construction Zones
When approaching or entering a highway
construction or maintenance area, Illinois
law requires motorists to stop all wireless
phone communications, slow down, yield
to any authorized vehicles or workers in the
area, change to a lane away from the workers,
and proceed with caution. If a lane change is not
possible, reduce speed and proceed with caution. Penalties
for traffic violations in construction zones include fines of up to
$10,000, a driver’s license suspension of 90 days to two years
and possible imprisonment.
Emergency Vehicles
When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle using visual
signals, Illinois law requires motorists to yield, change to a lane
away from the emergency vehicle and proceed with caution. If
a lane change is not possible, reduce speed and proceed with
caution.
When being approached by an emergency vehicle using
audible and visual signals, Illinois law requires motorists to
immediately pull to the right side of the road and allow the
emergency vehicle to pass. In some cases a complete stop may
be necessary to allow the emergency vehicle to pass. If stopped
at an intersection with two-way traffic, remain stopped until the
emergency vehicle passes.
If a driver fails to yield to an emergency worker or vehicle, and
that failure results in a crash where an emergency worker is
injured or killed, the driver may lose his/her driving privileges for
a minimum of 90 days.
School Crossing Zones
When approaching a marked school crossing zone between
7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on days when school is in operation
and when school children are present, a driver must stop all
wireless phone communications, reduce his/her speed to 20
mph and yield to any children or adults crossing in the crosswalk
area. Speeding in a school crossing zone will result in a $150
fine.
A driver who causes bodily or great bodily harm to a child
or crossing guard in a school crossing zone is subject to
imprisonment and fines of up to $25,000 as well as a possible
minimum one-year suspension of driving privileges.
Wireless Telephone Usage in Construction and School
Speed Zones
A person under the age of 19 years who holds an instruction
permit issued under Section 6 105 or 6 107.1, or a person
under the age of 19 years who holds a graduated license issued
under Section 6 107, may not drive a vehicle on a roadway while
using a wireless phone.
A person, regardless of age, may not use a wireless telephone
at any time while operating a motor vehicle on a roadway in a
school speed zone established under Section 11 605, or on a
highway in a construction or maintenance speed zone
established under Section 11 605.1.
Electronic Communication Devices
(Texting While Driving)
A person may not operate a motor vehicle
on a roadway while using an electronic
communication device to compose, send,
or read an electronic message.
For more information about Illinois Vehicle
Code, visit the Illinois General Assembly online
at www.ilga.gov or the Secretary of State’s page at
www.cyberdriveillinois.com.
Public Works
Snow Plow Season Is Just Around the Corner
Anti-icing of the roadways in Roselle typically begins before a
snowfall, with the application of brine, a liquid anti-icing salt
solution. Rows of white, chalky lines are created on the roads
during the brine application process. The brine application
provides additional time before the snow and ice
begin to build up on the pavement. Brine is
not applied to the streets if rain is predicted
before the snow, as it would be washed off
the pavement before becoming effective.
Once the snow starts falling, Public
Works typically begins plowing
operations after two to three inches
of snow has fallen, or sooner if road
condition reports indicate the need.
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Please remember to exercise caution when driving in snowy and
icy conditions. With the exception of Central Avenue, all of the
local roads in Roselle have a posted speed limit of 30 miles per
hour or less.
Please Help Keep Snow Off Roselle Streets
Shoveling, dumping, plowing and blowing
snow onto streets and public sidewalks is
a violation of local ordinances. Snow
that is re-deposited on Village streets
and sidewalks can cause hazardous
conditions for both motorists and
pedestrians. Shoveling tip: shovel
snow with the direction of traffic
to help reduce the amount of snow
plowed back onto driveway aprons.
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Fire Department
Furnace Safety Tips
It is the time of year again that the weather starts getting
cooler, and many people turn on their furnaces for the first time.
Homeowners who follow a few quick and easy steps can operate
their furnaces in a safer and more energy efficient manner.
Replace or clean furnace filters three or four times a year. This is
a quick, easy job every homeowner or tenant can do. A new filter
makes your furnace more energy-efficient and saves money, too.
A furnace that is not running at peak performance can be
deadly. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a natural product of
incomplete combustion that virtually every gas furnace
produces. CO is usually carried away from your home through
the furnace’s venting. A clean, efficiently burning gas furnace
produces very small amounts of CO, while a dirty, inefficiently
burning one can produce deadly amounts. CO is odorless
and colorless and can cause flu-like symptoms, disorientation,
confusion, and even death.
It is highly recommended that you have your furnace cleaned
and checked every year. The older the furnace, the more
important this service is. Over time, furnaces can develop small
cracks in the combustion chamber. These cracks may not be
visible to the naked eye. It is through these cracks that CO can
leak into your home. Other furnace tips:
Keep Fireplaces
and Wood Stoves Clean
• Have your chimney or wood stove inspected
and cleaned annually by a certified chimney
specialist.
• Clear the area around the hearth of debris,
decorations and flammable materials.
• Always use a metal mesh screen with
fireplaces and leave glass doors open while
burning a fire.
• Install stovepipe thermometers to help monitor flue
temperatures.
• Keep air inlets on wood stoves open, and never restrict air
supply to fireplaces to avoid creosote buildup.
• Use fire-resistant materials on walls around wood stoves.
Burn Fuels Safely
• Never use flammable liquids to start a fire.
• Use only seasoned hardwood. Soft, moist wood accelerates
creosote buildup.
• Keep the area around your furnace clean and unobstructed.
• Build small fires that burn completely and produce less smoke.
• Keep the burner area of your furnace clean.
• Never burn cardboard boxes, trash or debris in fireplaces or
wood stoves.
• Do not store anything combustible within six inches of your
vent pipe or near your furnace.
• Do not close off more than 20 percent of the registers in
your house. This can cause high resistance and unnecessary
heat build up in the furnace.
Time Change? Time to Change the Batteries
Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, November 7,
2010, at 2:00 a.m. The Roselle Fire Department
would like to remind residents that this is also
a great time to change the batteries in your
smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
should be replaced every 7 to 10 years, or
sooner if necessary. Remember, it is state
law in Illinois to have smoke detectors and
carbon monoxide detectors in your homes.
• When building a fire, place logs at the rear of the fireplace on
an adequate supporting grate.
• Never leave a fire in the fireplace unattended. Extinguish the
fire before going to bed or leaving the house.
• Soak hot ashes in water and place them in a metal container
outside your home.
Protect the Outside of Your Home
• Stack firewood outdoors at least 30 feet away from your
home.
• Keep the roof clear of leaves, pine needles and other debris.
• Cover the chimney with a mesh screen spark arrester.
• Remove branches hanging above the chimney, flues or vents.
• Extend all vent pipes at least three feet above the roof.
Roselle Fire Department Offering CPR Courses
The Roselle Fire Department is offering a Heartsaver CPR/AED course on Thursday, November 11, 2010, at the Fire
Station, 100 E. Maple Ave., from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. The course teaches all lay rescuers when to phone 9-1-1,
how to administer CPR, how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED), and how to provide relief from
choking. Participants of this class will be certified by the American Heart Association in the Heartsaver AED
course.
The class size is limited to 14 people and costs $40, paid in advance. Fees are non-refundable, but courses
will be rescheduled in the event of an advanced cancellation. An additional course has been scheduled for
January 13, 2011. Call the Fire Department at (630) 980-2043 to register.
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Chamber of Commerce
The Roselle Chamber of Commerce and
Industry continues the annual tradition of
recognizing individuals for their contributions
to the community. The Joseph G. Salerno
Business Person of the Year Award honors a
businessperson’s professional successes and leadership. The
Brian K. Healy Service Award pays tribute to an individual for
outstanding community service.
The Roselle Chamber is pleased to announce John T. Dabrowski,
Bloomingdale Township Assessor, as the 2010 Business Person
of the Year. John was appointed to the Chamber Board shortly
after his electrical business became a member in 2001. He
served a two-year term as president and continues to serve as an
elected board member. John also co-chairs the Chamber’s annual
golf outing.
While running a business, John’s attention turned to the
community in which he lives where he was elected and served
three terms as a Bloomingdale Village Trustee. He served on
the Planning and Old Town Commissions, and the Family and
September Fest Committees. His career in assessing began as a
field inspector and eventually Chief Deputy Assessor
of the Residential Division. John was elected as the
Bloomingdale Township Assessor in April 2009.
John serves on the Board of the Fairfield
Homeowners Association and is an active
member in several area chambers. John
received the 2009 Ambassador of the Year
Award from the Glendale Heights Chamber. He
serves as the Chairman of the DuPage County Area Project for
Youth, and as the Vice Chairman of the Bloomingdale Township
Republican Party.
In recognition of Gary A. Oprenchak’s service to our community,
he has been selected as the Service Award recipient. Shortly
after moving to Roselle in 1989 and armed with a
desire to become involved in the community,
Gary became a member of the Wide Advisory
Committee and the District-Wide Planning
Committee which produced many community
and parent surveys within the school district.
He also volunteered for the Cook / DuPage
Roselle Schools Disciplinary Committee
responsible for creating a comprehensive policy.
Gary volunteered for Friends of the Library and
later served as President in 1997. In 1999, Gary was
elected as Trustee of the Roselle Library; he served as Secretary
and Treasurer, and continues to serve as a Trustee. Representing
the library, Gary can be seen the entire weekend at the Taste
of Roselle, splitting his time between the Chamber sponsored
beverage and Bingo tents.
Gary has also been a member of the Ventura 21 Subdivision
Board since 2005 currently serving as Secretary and as a
member of the Architectural Control Committee.
John and Gary will be honored at the Chamber’s Annual Holiday
Party on December 10, 2010. If you’d like to participate in this
celebration, please call (630) 894-3010.
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Upcoming Meetings
November 2010
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Village Board Committee of the Whole................7:00 p.m.
Planning and Zoning Commission..........................7:00 p.m.
Coffee With the Board.................................9:00-10:30 a.m.
Village Board Meeting..............................................7:00 p.m.
Committee of the Whole Meeting Following
9 Taste of Roselle Commission..................................5:30 p.m.
13 Sister City Commission...........................................9:00 a.m.
15 Village Board Committee of the Whole...............7:00 p.m.
16 Fire and Police Commission...................................7:00 p.m.
17 Zoning Board of Appeals.......................................7:00 p.m.
22 Village Boar.d Meeting............................................7:00 p.m.
Committee of the Whole Meeting Following
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Coffee With the Board.................................9:00-10:30 a.m.
Planning and Zoning Commission..........................7:00 p.m.
Sister City Commission...................................NO MEETING
Village Board Meeting.............................................7:00 p.m.
Committee of the Whole Meeting Following
14 Taste of Roselle Commission..........................NO MEETING
15 Zoning Board of Appeals.......................................7:00 p.m.
15 Fire and Police Commission...................................7:00 p.m.
27 Village Boar.d Meeting............................................7:00 p.m.
Committee of the Whole Meeting Following
Celebrating the Holiday Season
Celebrate the Season November 27
Join the Roselle Public Library and the Village of Roselle as we share stories,
songs and verse to welcome the start of the holiday season. The Celebrate the
Season event begins at the Library, 40 S. Park St., at 1:00 p.m. Santa Claus
will arrive to greet the children and light the tree in Elm Court at 2:00 p.m. No
registration is required for this free fun event! Families and all ages are welcome.
Knights of Columbus Christmas Tree Sale
The Knights of Columbus Annual Christmas Tree Sale will take place at St.
Walter Church, 130 W. Pine Ave., starting November 20. The sale runs weekdays
from 4:00 to 8:30 p.m., Saturdays from noon to 7:00 p.m. and Sundays from
9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Trees range in height from 5 feet to 12 feet, with prices
ranging from $25 to $75. All proceeds fund charitable programming. For details,
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