DONATE BLOOD AT SCHAUMBURG'S COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE OCT. 26 |
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Vitalant has a critical shortage of all blood types and urges donors that are eligible to donate blood now to replenish the blood supply. The Village of Schaumburg encourages the public to participate in the final Community Blood Drive of 2021 that will take place from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26 at The Barn, 231 S. Civic Dr. in Schaumburg.
Interested blood donor participants should call (877) 25VITAL (877-258-4825) or register online and use sponsor code SH98. Appointments are highly recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are welcome. Participating donors will receive a coupon for a pint of Culver’s frozen custard and will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of four $25 Jewel gift cards. For more information, please visit the village's website, dial 311 in the village, or call the Nursing Division at (847) 923-3767. |
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K9 VOX SWORN IN AT SPECIAL POLICE CEREMONY |
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This week, the Schaumburg Police Department held a special swearing in ceremony to celebrate the promotions of three Schaumburg police officers and to welcome K9 Vox, a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois, to the department. In September, Special Operations Officer Josh Ladin made a trip to Northern Michigan K9, during which he spent time with Vox and selected him as his new partner. Ofc. Ladin and Vox returned to Michigan for five weeks of rigorous police canine training prior to being officially sworn in for duty. Vox has been trained as a dual-purpose canine which means he will be able to detect drugs, track suspects and missing persons and serve in a protective capacity.
Residents can help welcome K9 Vox to Schaumburg by voting for him in the Illinois Region of the $25,000 K9 Grant Program presented by Aftermath. To cast your vote, visit the Aftermath K9 Grant website and search "Schaumburg". Participants can vote once per day through Oct. 26. and are encouraged to share the voting links on their social media to drum up additional support for Vox. Winning agencies will be announced Oct. 28. |
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VILLAGE EMPLOYEE STEPS UP TO MAINTAIN SCHAUMBURG BARN'S INTERGENERATIONAL GARDEN |
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Over the past decade, the Intergenerational Garden at the Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Dr., has remained a vital source of fresh produce for seniors in the community. A variety of vegetables are grown each year including peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, zucchini, carrots, green beans, onions and herbs.
Employee retirements and a leave of absence left management and maintenance of the 2021 garden up to a new set of employees and volunteers. Without hesitation, Berenice Garcia, permits clerk in the village’s Community Development Department, stepped up to lead the garden. Garcia visited the garden 1-2 times a week during her lunch hour and even on weekends to make sure the garden was being taken care of properly. Her son Jesus and other family members even joined in during their spare time to help. Garcia also recruited other village employees and senior volunteers to assist with watering, weeding, thinning and harvesting efforts. The hard work and efforts of the entire team of volunteers helped hundreds of seniors get access to fresh veggies this season.
“It meant a lot to me that the vegetables I harvested were going to seniors in the community. The excitement and happiness they showed when receiving the fresh produce let me know that my work was making a difference,” Garcia said.
The village applauds Berenice Garcia on her initiative and is grateful to everyone who played a part in the Intergenerational Garden’s success. For more information about volunteering at The Barn or the garden, contact Marina Lvovich or dial 311 in Schaumburg. |
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FALL MAILBOX INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE |
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The village's Engineering and Public Works Department reminds residents that fall is a great time to inspect and maintain your mailbox to make sure it is ready for this coming winter. There are several items to review and inspect on your mailbox:
- Measure your mailbox to ensure the box is 12” behind the curb and that the bottom of the box is 36”-42” above the street.
- Post is securely placed in an anchor or in concrete. The mailbox doesn’t move (forward, backward, side-to-side) and is standing straight.
- All components of the post are secure including decorative items, house numbers, etc.
- The box mounting bracket or plate is secured to the post.
- The mailbox is secured to the mounting bracket or plate and is level in all directions.
- Check the functionality of the door to make sure it opens and closes properly and remains closed when shut.
Maintaining your mailbox will not only improve its appearance but will also allow for it to withstand snowplowing operations. As a reminder, the village will only repair or replace your mailbox or post if it is struck by a village snowplow and has been installed and maintained properly. Your mailbox needs to withstand snow that is plowed onto the parkway. For more information, visit the village's website. |
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Congratulations to Pilot Pete's Minginas |
John Minginas of Pilot Pete's restaurant, 905 W. Irving Park Rd., recently completed the business accelerator program through Next Level Northwest. The Village of Schaumburg works with neighboring communities to provide this free one-on-one coaching for three months to help business owners with long-term and sustained growth. John was able to address operations, strategic planning, and human resources issues working with the business coach. Congratulations to John and Pilot Pete’s. For more information about job opportunities at Pilot Pete's and to view their new menu, visit their website. Businesses interested in learning more about the Next Level Northwest program can contact Matt Frank at (847) 923-3853.
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Fire Department Conducts Smoke Alarm Blitz |
Members of the Schaumburg Fire Department and volunteers from the village's Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) recently visited the apartments at Pickwick Place and went door-to-door to offer smoke alarm installations to residents. Fire personnel and MRC volunteers completed 51 visits while installing 109 smoke alarms and 42 carbon monoxide alarms. This Multifamily Fire Safety Program was made possible through federal funding provided by the Department of Homeland Security (2018 Fire Prevention & Safety Grant Award EMW-2018-FP-00212). For more information about home fire prevention and safety tips, please visit the village's website.
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Dispose of Expired Medications at RxBOX |
Oct. 23 is National Rx Drug Take Back Day. The village's RxBOX is located in the lobby of the Schaumburg Police Department, 1000 W. Schaumburg Rd., and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Residents can dispose of medications, including prescription and over the counter meds, ointments and liquid medications that are expired or unused, at this location at any time. Items should be placed in a zip-locked plastic bag. Asthma inhalers can be deposited in a separate zip-locked plastic bag. The medications will then be incinerated in collaboration with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Sharps, needles, syringes and thermometers are not accepted. For more information, visit the village's website.
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District 54 Coats for Kids Donation Drive Oct. 25-29 |
Help keep District 54 students warm this winter by donating to Coats for Kids Oct. 25-29. Drop-off collection sites include:
- Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Rd.
- Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison's Office, 1325 Wiley Rd., Suite 141
- Township of Schaumburg, One Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates
Donations of new coats, snow pants, boots, hats, gloves and mittens (for ages 5-14) will go to low-income students in need. For more information, contact Amy Fillmore at (847) 884-0030 or visit the Township of Schaumburg website for a complete list of drop-off sites.
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Village President: Tom Dailly
Trustees: Brian Bieschke, Jamie Clar, George Dunham, Frank Kozak, Mark Madej, Jack Sullivan
Village Clerk: Marilyn Karr • Village Manager: Brian Townsend
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