Jan. 8, 2016

Village Officials

Village President

Al Larson

Trustees

Marge Connelly

Tom Dailly

George Dunham

Frank Kozak

Mark Madej

Jack Sullivan

Village Clerk

Marilyn Karr

Village Manager

Brian Townsend

View all village meetings on the calendar.

In This Issue....

60th Anniversary Fun Fact

EMT Student Ride Along

ComEd Open Houses

Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Community Blood Drive

Spoon River Anthology

Construction Updates

Calendar of Events

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Schaumburg Library Literacy Coordinator Retiring

After 31 years of service to the Schaumburg Township District Library (STDL), Literacy Coordinator Pat Barch is retiring. Barch has helped countless people become U.S. citizens and played a key role in establishing the library as a host for U.S. Naturalization Oath ceremonies. In September, she was awarded an appreciation plaque from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and The U.S. Department of Homeland Security - one of many awards received throughout her STDL employment. In 2012, she was selected as one of nine "Outstanding Women in Education" during the Women's History Month Celebration sponsored by the Honorable Dorothy Brown, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County; The Clerk's Office Women's Advisory Committee and the Chase Women of Color Employee Network Group. Barch has spent the majority of her library career overseeing the English as a Second Language and Read to Learn programs. Her last day of working at STDL will be Friday, Jan. 8.

Christmas Tree Disposal

A special collection period for Christmas trees and greenery will be available for the full month of January. Place your Christmas tree out on the normally scheduled Refuse and Recycling Collection day.

Christmas Tree Recycling
Residents who wish to have their Christmas trees recycled (chipped up and used for mulch) may drop them off during the month of January in the marked enclosure located at the Engineering & Public Works facility, 714 S. Plum Grove Rd., Schaumburg. Use the south entrance just past Fire Station 55. For questions, dial 311 in Schaumburg or (847) 895-7100 outside of Schaumburg.

Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo at Renaissance Jan. 28-31

Chicagoland's most complete fishing event returns to the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center Hotel Jan. 28-31. The event, which is open to the public, offers the newest fishing equipment, exhibitors, local fishing retailers and much more, including almost 100 fishing boats. For additional information and tickets, visit the website.

Recycle Holiday Lights

Residents with old holiday lights can drop them off from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Engineering & Public Works building located at 714 S. Plum Grove Rd. or at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Ct. A receptacle is located in the lobby that will accept Christmas light strands (no C3-C6 bulbs will be accepted), extension cords and other wires including copper, insulated, house and phone wires. This recycling opportunity is available year-round at the Public Works Department and is being offered through the end of January at the municipal center. For more information about recycling opportunities, visit the village's website.

Speaking of Schaumburg

Speaking of Schaumburg is a monthly program where Mayor Al Larson offers his own unique insight and knowledge of the village and its history through interviews with village staff, officials and prominent residents. Watch the January 2016 Speaking of Schaumburg.

Employment Opportunities:

Visit the village's Employment Section on the website to view and apply for specific positions. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at (847) 923-3900.

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60th Anniversary Fun Fact

In honor of Schaumburg's 60th Anniversary this year, the village will be sharing weekly historical fun facts in this e-newsletter. Below is the first of what will become a regular installment for the year.

Many think that Robert Atcher was the Village of Schaumburg's first village president. Not so. Elected on February 10, 1956, Louis Redeker was the community's first village president and served with trustees Phillip Mueller, Frank Wiley, William E. Frank, Herman Winkelhake, Jr., Ellsworth Meineke and Walter Slingerland, Sr. The first village clerk was Sara Meginnis.

EMT Student Rides With Crew That Saved His Life as a Child

When Schaumburg Fire Department Lt. Gus Tsoulos told his neighbor, EMT student Bill Shanahan, that he could fulfill his ambulance ride-along requirement with Schaumburg, Shanahan knew exactly with whom he'd like to ride.

July 9th, 1997: Then just shy of three years old, Shanahan was playing outside with his older sister and found a way through the gate surrounding his family's swimming pool to retrieve a toy that was floating in the pool. When his mother returned outside from a quick stop in the house with Shanahan's crying infant sister, she found him unconscious in the pool. She pulled him out and began CPR while a neighbor called 911.

Schaumburg Firefighter/Paramedic John Niemann arrived on the scene to find Shanahan on the deck of the pool without a heartbeat and not breathing. He took over CPR and carried the young boy to the ambulance where Lt. John Chambers and retired Schaumburg firefighter Ray Powell were waiting to assist. They were able to regain a heartbeat while transporting Shanahan to the hospital.

Now 21 years old, Shanahan's ultimate career goal is to become a Schaumburg Firefighter/Paramedic once he completes his Associates Degree at Harper College. Shanahan was reunited with firefighter Niemann recently for his first ambulance ride-along on his path to achieving that goal.

John Niemann says, "I remember it like it was yesterday. I cannot believe it's been 18 years." Niemann stressed that if Shanahan's mother and neighbor had not begun CPR immediately, the outcome likely would have been very different. Understandably, Shanahan's mother calls that day his second birthday. Shanahan credits the firefighter/paramedics for his life and his ability to pursue his dream: his dream of following in their footsteps.

The village offers CPR classes to the public. Learn more and sign up today.

ComEd Open House Dates Remain for Transmission Line Project

Open house dates remain for ComEd's West Central Reliability Project, a new 138kV electric transmission line proposed for construction in Cook and DuPage counties. The project will be introduced and details about the proposed route will be discussed at the open houses. The events are informal and will provide opportunities for one-on-one conversations. The public may arrive anytime between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on the following dates and locations:

Thursday, Jan. 14
American Legion Post 1084, 344 E. Maple Ave., Roselle

Tuesday, Jan. 19

Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Rd., Schaumburg

Wednesday, Jan. 27
American Legion Post 1084, 344 E. Maple Ave., Roselle

For more information, visit ComEd's website.

Make Sure to Have Working Carbon Monoxide Alarms

The Schaumburg Fire Department reminds you that you should have working carbon monoxide (CO) alarms installed on every level of the home and outside each sleeping area. The CO alarms, like smoke alarms, should be tested monthly. Carbon monoxide poisoning is very dangerous. It is an odorless and colorless gas that displaces the oxygen in the blood and can make a person feel sick or even cause death. For additional information and safety tips, visit the National Fire Protection Association's website.

Blood Drive - Save the Date

The Village of Schaumburg will be hosting its next community blood drive from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28 at

The Barn, 231 S. Civic Dr. in Schaumburg. The event is open to the public. To sign up for an appointment, please contact LifeSource at (877) 543-3768. Walk-ins are also welcome. For additional 2016 blood drive dates, visit our website.

Tickets Available for Spoon River Anthology

On Sunday, Jan. 17, Spoon River Anthology will be performed at the Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts at 2 p.m. in the lecture hall.

The centennial anniversary of Edgar Lee Masters' groundbreaking anthology is commemorated in this fresh adaptation starring actors Paddy and Jon Lynn with folk singer Patti Ecker. Causing a sensation with its frankness about sex, moral decay and hypocrisy, the collection of over two hundred interconnected free verse epitaphs focuses on former residents of the fictitious town of Spoon River, who come forward from their graves to tell the truth about their lives.

Tickets for the Spoon River Anthology are $10 and can be ordered online or by calling (847) 895-3600.

Construction Updates

For a link to all village projects, please visit the website.

I-90 Tollway Updates

Small crews will continue to work on a few operations on the Meacham and Roselle Road bridge projects. No major operations are expected.

The mainline I-90 contractors will continue to pave new lanes and shoulders. That work will take place overnight, so please use extra caution as crews install the new lane lines and signs to open those new lanes. Be sure to visit the village's website for further information and other updates on this project.

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community by placing ads in this newsletter. For more information, contact Bob Hoyer with Municipal Media Solutions at (312)640-9540.

Calendar of Events

Jan. 9: Simply Three

Enjoy a performance from a violin/cello/bass trio that covers contemporary hits at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9 at the Prairie Center, 201 Schaumburg Ct. Tickets are $25 for adults and $23 for seniors/students. For more information, visit the website or call (847) 895-3600.

Jan. 9: Coffee with the Council

The Village of Schaumburg invites the public to attend Coffee with the Council, a monthly informational meeting with village trustees. The next meeting will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9 at the Public Safety Building, 1000 W. Schaumburg Rd. The meeting is open to the public.

Jan. 9: Book Sale

Books, DVDs, video games and more will be on sale for $1 or less at the book sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9 at the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. For more information, visit the website or call (847) 985-4000.

Jan 11: Divorce Finances

Gain control of your finances during a divorce at an informational session offered at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11 at the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. For information, visit the website or call (847) 985-4000.

Jan. 16-17: Winter Fest

Schaumburg Park District is offering the public a chance to enjoy the great outdoors with its Winter Fest that will be offered from noon to 3 p.m. Jan. 16-17 at Spring Valley Nature Center, 1111 E. Schaumburg Rd. Admission is $3 per person or $12 per family. For more information, visit the website or call (847) 985-2100.

Jan. 16-17: World's Greatest Hobby On Tour

The World's Greatest Hobby on Tour showcasing model railroading will be taking place at the Schaumburg Renaissance Convention Center Hotel Jan. 16-17. The event is open to the public. For additional information and tickets, visit the website.

Jan. 17: Spoon River Anthology

Participate in the Prairie Center's Lecture Hall Series, Spoon River Anthology, that will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17. Tickets are $10. For more information, visit the website or call (847) 895-3600.

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