Press Releases
2002

	Release Date	Description

Christmas Tree Recycling Program
Release Date: December 16, 2002
Immediate

Christmas trees will be recycled throughout the Village on Saturday, December 28th and Saturday, January 4th. BFI Waste Systems, the Village’s residential scavenger, will be recycling the Christmas trees.

To participate in the program, place your Christmas tree in the parkway and follow these simple guidelines:

• Do not put trees in plastic bags as they will not be recycled.
• Remove all decorations including lights, garland, tinsel and metal (for example, nails). Be sure to remove the stand.
• Dispose of artificial or natural wreaths in the regular household garbage.
• Do not place artificial trees out for recycling.

The Village requests your cooperation in setting your tree out only on the two dates previously listed. However, if you miss the special collection dates, BFI Waste Systems or your scavenger will collect Christmas trees with regular garbage and refuse collection.

This service is also being provided to the homeowner associations who are not regularly serviced by BFI Waste Systems.

If you have questions, call the Village (630) 372-4210 or BFI Waste Systems at (630) 469-1036.

Village of Hanover Park Issues $5,210,000 of General Obligation Bonds
Release Date: December 9, 2002
Immediate

The Hanover Park Village Board approved the issuance of $5,210,000 of General Obligation Bonds at the December 5 Board meeting. Similar to refinancing a home, the Village of Hanover Park issued lower interest rate general obligation bonds, ranging from 2.00% to 3.50% to refund the outstanding higher interest rate 1996 General Obligation Bonds ranging from 5.00% to 5.125%.

Village of Hanover Park’s Aa3 Bond Rating Reaffirmed

As part of issuing these General Obligation Bonds, a credit rating was obtained from Moody’s Investors Service. Moody’s Investors Service is a national credit rating agency that examines the credit worthiness of bond issues from cities and villages in the United States as well as foreign countries.

Moody’s reaffirmed the Village’s present Aa3 credit rating. The Village’s credit rating was upgraded from A1 to Aa3 in 2001. The Aa3 credit rating means that only 12% of cities and villages with outstanding general obligation debt in the United States have a higher credit rating than the Village of Hanover Park.

In their recent credit review, Moody’s cites the Village’s well-managed financial operations, moderate direct debt burden, and aggressive retirement of its general obligation bonds.

What Does This Mean to the Citizens of Hanover Park?

A high credit rating on the Village of Hanover Park’s general obligation bonds issue will result in lower interest costs to repay these bonds. Lower costs will benefit the property taxpayers in the Village of Hanover Park. Higher credit rating means a better credit risk to the buyer of the Village’s General Obligation Bonds.

This bond refunding will result in future cost savings, when compared to the bonds being refunded, ranging from $41,000 to $45,000 per year or over $388,000 over the life of the new bond issue. These bonds will be paid in full by December 2011. Since general obligation bonds are paid by property taxes, fewer property tax dollars will now be required to pay for this debt.

If you have further questions, please contact Harry Sakai, Finance Director at (630) 372-4231.

Village Plans Annual "Deck the Homes" Contest
Release Date: December 4, 2002
Immediate

Nominations for the annual "Deck the Homes of Hanover Park" holiday decorating contest can be made until December 11th by calling the Village at (630) 372-4220.

Single-family and multifamily residences will be judged on originality, creativity, and holiday spirit. Only those decorations visible from the street will be judged.

Residents are encouraged to nominate themselves as well as their neighbors and friends. In an effort to encourage more participation in the competition, prizes will not be awarded to any property in consecutive years.

Nominees will be judged during the Police Department’s "Holiday Lights Tour" on December 18th. Winners will be announced and awards will be presented at the January 2nd Village Board meeting.

Holiday Lights Tour
Release Date: December 3, 2002
Immediate

The Hanover Park Police Department is hosting a "Holiday Lights Tour" on Wednesday, December 18th from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm at Village Hall. All ages are welcome to participate in this exciting community event.

A chartered bus will take participants on a tour of the community to see the holiday decorations. Participants will also be able to judge the annual "Deck the Homes’ contest nominees. Prior to and following the tour, refreshments will be served at Village Hall and a local choir will sign holiday carols.

To register for the Holiday Lights Tour, please call (630) 372-4220.

Fire Department Hopes to "Keep the Wreath Red"
Release Date: December 3, 2002
Immediate

The Hanover Park Fire Department is participating in the annual Fire Chief's Association holiday fire safety program known as "Keep the Wreath Red." This program promotes fire safety during the holiday season. Each of Hanover Park's two fire stations currently have wreaths made up of red lights. For every holiday-related fire, a red bulb will be replaced with a white bulb to remind residents of the dangers posed by unsafe holiday decorations. Let's work together to "keep the wreath red" in Hanover Park and enjoy a safe and happy holiday season. Here are a few tips to help you keep your home safe:

Christmas Trees

Real trees should be checked for freshness. Fresh trees are bright green with needles that are hard to pull from branches when bent between your fingers. Fresh needles do not break if the tree is bounced on the ground, a minimum number should fall off. The trunk should be sticky with resin.

To keep your tree fresh, cut off about two inches of the trunk to expose fresh wood. This allows better absorption of water. Keep the stand filled with water. Make sure the tree is kept away from heat sources, like fireplaces or heat vents, and out of the way of traffic. When needles start to fall, get rid of the tree.

Lights

Check lights before placing them on the tree. Look out for worn or frayed wires, broken bulbs, loose prongs, and cracked or broken sockets. Make sure lights have been tested and have a "UL" (Underwriters Laboratories) label. Place them across a table and plug them in for 10 to 15 minutes. Check for smoking or melting. Avoid overloading extension cords or light strings.

Candles

Keep candles away from other flammable decorations. Keep candles in nonflammable holders. Do not leave lit candles in an unattended room.

Fireplaces

Make sure the fireplace has been cleaned and inspected. Start fires with kindling and wooden matches. Do not use the fireplace as an incinerator for burning holiday waste.

Nothing is more appealing than a room filled with Christmas decorations and a glimmering fireplace. That is also a dangerous combination that must be monitored carefully.

Smoke Detectors

Make sure that your smoke detectors are working properly.

002 Youth of the Year Scholarship Program
Release Date: 10/28/02
Immediate

The Village of Hanover Park is seeking candidates for the 2002 Youth of the Year Award. This award positively reinforces the outstanding qualities of our young people and publicly acknowledges their efforts. This honor is bestowed on a high school senior (Class of 2003) and is accompanied by a $1,000 scholarship. This year, two $500 scholarships will be awarded to two runners up. The winner of the Youth of the Year will be announced at the 2003 Village Awards night.

Applicants can chose from several categories in which to be considered: heroism, community service, service to school, personal achievement/special recognition, and family commitment. Applicants must live in the Village of Hanover Park; write a one page essay containing reasons for selection of the category and the merits you wish to be considered by the review team. Also, include a letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, or employer, etcetera. Letters may not be submitted by family members

For more information, please call (630) 372-4220.

Applications are due December 20, 2002.

Human Relations Committee Minority Scholarship Program
Release Date: October 17, 2002
Immediate Release

The Hanover Park Human Relations Committee will be awarding two scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to selected applicants. Applicants must be in the graduating class of 2003, and the scholarship must be applied to undergraduate studies. The awards will be presented at the 2003 Village Awards Night.

Applicants must live in the Village of Hanover Park; write a short essay describing their community involvement and education goals; and submit two letters of recommendation from teachers, coaches, or employers, etcetera. Letters may not be submitted by family members.

For more information, call (630) 372-4250.

Applications are due December 20, 2002

Human Relations Committee Humanitarian Award
Release Date: October 17, 2002
Immediate Release

The Hanover Park Human Relations Committee will be present the Hanover Park Humanitarian Award to a resident who has demonstrated a commitment to the community, the spirit of multicultural fellowship, or a philanthropic effort worthy of commendation. The Committee is seeking nominees for this award whose conscientious and unselfish efforts benefit the Hanover Park community at large and who exemplify the highest ideals of humanitarianism.

If there is someone in your organization who meets the criteria for the award, please nominate him or her! Your nomination should include name, address and phone number along with a description of his/her affiliation with your organization and a statement indicating the reasons you are nominating this individual for the Humanitarian Award. Include any special activities, accomplishments and contributions in your nomination. Nominees must reside in Hanover Park.

The Humanitarian Award will be presented at the 2003 Village Awards Night.

For more information or to nominate an individual for the Humanitarian Award contact Sandra Richard at (630) 372-4250. Nominations are due by December 2, 2002.

Hanover Park Brush Pickup Program
Release Date: September 24, 2002
Immediate Release

The Hanover Park Village Brush Pickup Program will take place in October. Residents should refer to the 2002 Village Calendar for specific information about the program.

Set-Out Time

Brush can only be set out two days prior to 7:00 am on your pick up day. Please do not put brush out after 7:00 am on the first day of your collection cycle. Hold it for the next scheduled pickup. The Village incurs considerable cost returning to an area to collect brush set out after the first day of the collection cycle. It may take more than one day to pick up all the brush in a designated area. If brush is not picked up on the first day, it will still be picked up.

October 7th
Area 1: Streets north of Lake Street and west of Barrington Road.

October 14th
Area 2: Streets north of Lake Street and east of Barrington Road

October 21st
Area 3: Streets south of Lake Street and north of Lawrence Avenue

October 28th
Area 4: Streets south of Lawrence Avenue

What will be picked up:

• Branches up to 10 feet in length and less than eight inches in diameter.

What will NOT be picked up:

• Small hedge or pine clippings.
• Yard waste or brush in containers.
• Brush or branches with thorns.
• Tree stumps and roots.

How to stack the brush:

• Brush should be stacked in one direction with the butt end toward the street.
• No lumber, wire, rope, or other materials may be included with the brush.
• Brush must NOT block the sidewalk.

Questions regarding the Village Brush Pickup Program should be directed to the Public Works Department at (630) 372-4440.

BFI also conducts a Yardwaste Collection Program. Stickers for the BFI program are available at Village Hall. The final BFI yardwaste collection of the year will be on November 30, 2002.

Fire Department Open House on October 5
Release Date: September 24, 2002
Immediate Release

In recognition of the start of National Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 2002, the Hanover Park Fire Department will be holding an open house. The Open House will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2002 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at the Hanover Park Fire Station #1 located at 1661 Maple Avenue.

Fire safety professionals will offer the following demonstrations:

In addition to these scheduled demonstrations, the following activities will be available for the duration of the open house: fire safety trailer, residential fire sprinkler trailer, station and apparatus tours, fire extinguisher demonstrations, information booths from Nicor, ComEd and DuComm.

The open house is free and parents are encouraged to bring their children to learn more about the importance of fire safety. For more information regarding the Fire Department Open House, please call the Hanover Park Fire Department at (630) 736-6800.

Hanover Park’s Maxwell Street on September 21
Release Date: September 17, 2002
Immediate Release

Maxwell Street, the Village’s semiannual community garage sale and flea market, will be held this Saturday, September 21, 2002 in the commuter lot at Lake Street and Barrington Road. This event will take place from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Items sold range from collectibles to garage sale bargains! Stop by and enjoy a fantastic day of shopping.

Admission is free, and this event is wheelchair accessible. For further information please contact Sherry Craig at (630) 372-4220.

National Night Out  - Tuesday, August 6, 2002
Release Date: July 26, 2002
Immediate Release

The Hanover Park Police Department, Park District, Fire Department and Lions Club will be hosting the National Night Out celebration Tuesday, August 6 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Seafari Springs Water Park. The park is located just east of the intersection of Greenbrook and County Farm Roads.

The event will include:

• Pony rides
• Face Painting for the kids
• Parky the Clown
• Live D.J
• Children’s Games
• Refreshments

These festivities, which are geared for the entire family, will be followed by a "Flick and Float" movie viewed inside the pool area. The movie will be presented from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

The Police Department hosts this event to foster better relationships with members of the community, to take a stand against crime, and to encourage residents to get to know their neighbors by spending an evening outdoors.

The National Night Out Program was developed to help reduce neighborhood crime by encouraging residents to watch out for each other and themselves.

For information regarding the National Night Out event, please contact Officer Ken Herman of the Hanover Park Police Department at (630) 372-4413.

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