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REVISED: Summer 2016  Vol. #16 
Upcoming Summer Concerts @ the Town Center
 
The Village's Summer Concert season is in full swing. Details on upcoming concert events follow:
 
The Lounge Puppets  Thu., July 21st
The Lounge Puppets
Prepare yourself for an incredible heart pounding, fist-pumping, scream out loud, head banging return trip to the 80's hair band era. This raucous 4-person band crank out tunes from Bon Jovi, Warrant, Poison, Whitesnake, Motley Crew and many more with their signature flair, rebel attitude, strong guitars and behind a thumping drum beat. Rocco Vino's is the evening's featured food vendor who begins serving at 6:00 PM from the Visitor's Center. 

The New Invaders Thu., July 28th   
This band features British Invasion music as well as American music from the Woodstock era. Their incredible playlist includes hits songs from the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, the Who, the Kinks, the Hollies, the Byrds and the Animals. A New Invaders show will take you on nostalgic musical journey to the psychedelic rock n' roll period recreating in costume and musicianship a tribute to those legendary bands from our youth. Chick-fil-A is the evening's featured food vendor who begins serving at 6:00 PM from the Visitor's Center. 
Lies Road Rehabilitation Project Underway
 
Geneva Construction, the contractor for the Lies Rd. Rehabilitation project began work this past Monday on the section of Lies Rd. from Kuhn Rd. west to County Farm Rd. The project will include the removal of the upper 3 3/4" asphalt course, full depth patching of deteriorated sections of the roadway's base, treatment with reflective crack control then paved with 4 inches of leveling binder and asphalt. Deteriorated driveways, curb and gutter, storm sewer structures will be repaired in accordance with established Village criteria. Approximately 50% of the cost of this $667,971 road improvement project is funded by federal monies. The contractor's project completion deadline is Thursday, August 18th just before the start of the new school year.
 
VIDEO - Don't be That Guy/Gal
VIDEO - Don't be That Guy/Gal
Motorists are reminded that this stretch of Lies Rd. will be a work zone and construction and reduced speed limit signage are in force all throughout the project. Motorists are encouraged to identify an alternate transportation route to avoid expected traffic delays and occasional detours. Speed limits will be strictly enforced during the project and motorists are reminded that all cell phone use is prohibited in school zones as well as construction work zones. For questions on this roadway improvement project, e-mail Engineering Services at engineeringservices@carolstream.org
Vehicle Sticker Enforcement to Begin Soon
 
The Village continues late vehicle registration and will do so until all local vehicle owners have purchased and subsequently display a valid 2016-17 vehicle sticker. If you have not yet registered your vehicle(s) with the Village, you are encouraged to so do before sticker enforcement begins next month. Beginning August 1st, the cost of a vehicle sticker across all license classifications will increase $5 each month until the vehicle is eventually registered with the Village. Local vehicle owners found driving without a valid 2016-17 vehicle sticker on their vehicle will be subject to a $100 'FAILURE to DISPLAY' ticket. The new fee/fine schedule for vehicle stickers as of August 1st is:
 
                      Sticker   +  Aug. 1st Fine  + Display Ticket  = TOTAL
Senior             $   6                 $ 5                    $ 100               $ 111
Motorcycle      $  18                $ 5                    $ 100               $ 123
Car/Van/SUV $  30                 $ 5                    $ 100               $ 135
B Truck           $  40                 $ 5                    $ 100               $ 145
C Truck           $  54                 $ 5                    $ 100               $ 159
D Truck           $  68                 $ 5                    $ 100               $ 173
E Truck           $  90                 $ 5                    $ 100               $ 195
F Truck           $ 112                 $ 5                    $ 100              $ 217
G-Z Truck       $ 158                 $ 5                    $ 100               $ 263
30th Annual National Night Out Against Crime & Drugs

On Tuesday, August 2nd, the National Association of Town Watch and the Village's Police Department invite Carol Stream residents to join with communities nationwide to participate in the Village's 30th Annual National Night Out. Residents are encouraged to lock their doors, turn on their home's exterior lights and spend the evening hours from 7 - 10 PM outdoors with their neighbors on patios, front porches or at a neighborhood block party to show your support for the Police Department's crime fighting efforts. Residents are invited to attend the Community Barbecue in Community Park beginning at 6:00 PM for food, refreshments, exhibits, amusement rides and music. Remember-Lights On, Means Lights Out for Crime!  
Notify the Village of Vacant Properties in Your Neighborhood

Village Code requires property owners to maintain grass and weeds below 8 inches. The owner of a property found in violation of the Village's grass and weed ordinance will be asked to mow the property. Property owners who fail to keep grass and weeds properly maintained
 will receive a citation from the Village.  Properties from time-to-time become vacant without the property owner having made arrangements for lawn maintenance. Residents who are aware that a property in their neighborhood has become vacant and is not being maintained are encouraged to notify the Community Development Department at 630-871-6230.  
 
Occasionally a group of neighbors will mow the lawn of a vacant property in their neighborhood that oftentimes keeps this property maintenance  problem from being referred to the department for follow up property maintenance compliance. While we appreciate efforts to keep Carol Stream looking good, the Village can assist with ensuring that the responsible party maintains the subject  property. For questions on weed/tall grass enforcement, e-mail communitydevelopment@carolstream.org
Consider a Donation to Help Redesign Memorial Park

 

In 1963, following the tragic death of Keeneyville Protection District firefighter Edward Mangels, the Village formally dedicated Memorial Park at the intersection of Thunderbird & Silverleaf Blvd. to honor local residents who gave their life in the service of our nation as well as local first responders who sacrifice their lives serving our community. Members of local VFW Post 10396 have partnered with both the Park District and Village on a fundraising effort to fund a redesign of the site to improve its layout and aesthetics as a solemn community space. The fundraising goal is $200,000 that will fund the construction of new walking paths, additional landscaping,  the installation of flagpoles for each branch of the military as well as granite markers, seating and a shelter. Information and contribution boxes are located at the main customer service counters at the Simkus (849 W. Lies Rd.) & Fountain View Recreation Centers, the Public Library (616 Hiawatha Dr.) and the Village Hall (500 N. Gary Ave.). All donations for the Memorial Park Improvement project are fully tax-deductible to the extent permitted by the U.S. Tax Code. The VFW Post staffs a project exhibit at all Thursday summer concerts at the Town Center where residents and the general public can view architectural renderings for the future Memorial Park.   

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Water Reclamation Center Annual Operating Report

The operation of the Village's Water Reclamation Center is performed under a private contractor with CH2M, a full-service engineering firm that has several areas of expertise including wastewater treatment consulting and operations. Wastewater treatment is an essential public health service and during this past operating year, CH2M staff successfully treated 1.76 billions gallons of wastewater with no recordable work place injuries. The environmental science that governs this critical public service requires continuous monitoring of multiple phases of wastewater treatment and the timely maintenance of the facility's processes (aeration, digestion, solids separation, de-chlorination etc.) and its vast inventory of treatment hardware and equipment. The operating contract with CH2M has financial performance incentives that, when achieved, return a 50% share of operational savings back to the Village. On June 20th, the Facility Supervisor presented to the Village Board of Trustees the Annual Report for the 2015-16 operating year. As part of that presentation, the facility supervisor presented Mayor Saverino with a rebate check of $22,693 that totaled the Village's portion of savings. The Annual Report details the numerous accomplishments made by the CH2M staff during the past year as well as those areas were operational savings were achieved.    
Register to Donate in the Upcoming Guns vs Hoses Blood Drive

Carol Stream Fire District professionals will attempt to return the traveling trophy to station HQ when they go head-to-head against the Carol Stream Police Department in the 2016 Guns vs Hoses Blood Drive competition that will take place on Wednesday, August 10th from 3:30 - 7:30 PM at the Bielawski Municipal Center.
 
Every
2 seconds, a patient in a U.S. Hospital or Medical-Surgical Center is in need of blood. The American Red Cross reports that a total of 44,000 blood donations are needed every day in our nation. One whole blood donation, which takes approximately 45 minutes can come to the rescue of as many as 4 patients.  The benefits of donating are numerous and include:
 
Preserves Your Cardio-Vascular Health - donating is known to reduce the viscosity of a person's blood which if not managed can damage blood vessels and arteries and lead to advanced cardiovascular disease.
 
Reduces Your Cancer Risk - iron stores in the body have been know to increase a person's cancer risk with age. Excessive iron in the blood is believed to increase free radical damage in the body. Donating will reduce iron build up in the blood.
 
Burns Calories - it is estimated that a donor burns approximately 650 calories during a typical blood donation. However, donating blood should not be considered an element of a person's weight loss regimen.  
 
Produces Positive Regard by Helping Save Lives - Donated blood is divided into various components that can be used by 3 - 4 patients in their medical/rehabilitative care.
DuPage County Back-to-School Fair

Back to School
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The 2016 DuPage County Back-to-School Fair will take place on Wednesday, August 3rd from 11 AM - 6 PM at the Odeum Expo Center in Villa Park. This annual event is hosted by the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Joliet and its various partners to prepare children from low-income households for the upcoming academic school year. Service offerings include free school supplies, immunizations, physicals, dental exams, hair cuts as well as legal, employment and financial counseling for parents.  Children will enjoy free books, food, carnival games and face painting. Parents must bring the following information to the fair:

  * Proof of income such as a pay stub, tax return or public aid card and LINC card). If this information is not available, bring a  cash income verification letter from your employer or a recent bank statement or a note from a caseworker.

 * Proof of DuPage County residency such as a photo I.D., an Illinois Driver's License or State I.D. and a recent utility bill or an apartment lease.
 
 * A copy of your child(rens) birth certificate or medical card.

 

For questions on the upcoming DuPage B-T-S Fair, e-mail Amy Lambert. 
PACE Transitions Service Routes to 'Bus Stop Only'

PACE operates a suburban bus operation that has historically allowed its riders to flag and board a bus mid-block rather than at signed bus stops as is the case when riding the CTA system. In keeping with its long range plan to modernize the system, PACE recently completed the transition  of its routes to POSTED STOPS ONLY. This system improvement enhances rider safety by incorporating Transit Signal Priority (TSP) technology to reduce transit vehicle dwell times. Buses equipped with this signal technology are now able,  when approaching signalized intersections to extend of green light times and shorten those of red lights . As part of this effort, PACE has installed new bus stop signs that give riders with mobile devices instructions on how to obtain real-time information  about the location and estimated arrival time of the next bus. In addition to this new SMS messaging service, riders can also use Bus Tracker or Bus Tracker Live Map to find out when a bus will be arriving at a particular stop in the Pace service area.

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