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Volume 2 • Issue 32Dec. 2016 - Feb. 2017

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Bring your family to

A VILLAGE CHRISTMASSaturday, December 104:30 - 7:00 pm Village of Minooka Community Room121 E. McEvilly Road, Minooka

Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, decorate cookies, make crafts, listen to stories and enjoy free cocoa, cookies and candy.

Christmas Tree Auction to benefit local food pantries at 7:15 pm

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House Decorating ContestDo you make Clark Griswold jealous?Then nominate your house or your neighbor’s housein the Minooka House Decorating Contest by calling815/467-2151

Judges will be by the evening of Monday,December 12 so have your lights on!

First Place - $100Second Place - $75Third Place - $50

Winners will be called December 13 and invited to attend the Village Board meeting for recognition. Pictures of the winning homes will be in the Spring Newsletter. Illuminate your home!

SANTA’S WORKSHOP

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 20169:00-11:00 a.m.

Minooka Elementary School400 Coady Drive, Minooka

Santa will be there so bring your camera to capture that precious moment, or we can snap a photo for you.

Free gift wrapping will be provided by Silver Spurs 4-H ClubFree cookies, juice and coffee provided by Minooka Women’s Club.

Sponsored by the Minooka Women’s Club

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From Your Village PresidentA beautiful autumn is coming to an end, which is my favorite time of year. We are on the cusp of winter, which brings family parties and celebrations that warm our hearts and homes. I hope you have a very blessed holiday season! Please come and enjoy “A Village Christmas” with Santa and Mrs. Claus on December 10 at the Village of Minooka Community Room. Everyone is invited to see Santa, have free cocoa and cookies, make crafts and decorate holiday treats. I hope to see you there!

I was invited to the Grand Opening of Air Gas, a strong company that will be another terrific partner for our community. Minooka’s Jewel added a Star Bucks and many more changes to the inside of their store. The Assisted Living building is moving right along. If you have any questions, the number to call for information is 877/882-1495. They are on schedule for completion in late spring 2017.

We live in a sweet area of the country. Our crime rate remains low, our businesses appreciate your support, our schools are second to none with many sports teams competing at the state level – and doing very well! Minooka is surely a nice place to call home!

My wish is the same every year – stay healthy, safe and happy. I hope you enjoy the holidays with friends and family. I wish all of you a very happy New Year!

Pat Brennan, Village President

Friday, January 13, 2017Friday, February 10, 2017

7:00 to 8:30 p.m.Village of Minooka Community Room

121 E. McEvilly Road, Minooka Snacks Provided

Prizes Awarded to Winners!SPONSORED BY AREA BANKS & THE VILLAGE OF MINOOKA

Bring the Family to theCOMMUNITY

NIGHTS

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Santa Dash Minooka Sunday, Dec 4, 2016 @ 1pm Registration opens @ 12 pm

$30 for Preregistration

$35 day of Event

Everyone Receives a T-Shirt, Finisher

Keepsake Ornament, and yummy Hot

Chocolate!

Preregister @ eventbrite.com

Santa Dash Minooka

Preregistration guarantees a T-Shirt

Early T-Shirt pick up is Friday Dec 2nd @ 6pm located inside

Dock Rotz

Sponsored by:

All proceeds benefit the Relay for Life of Grundy County

Santa Dash Minooka 5k

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Snowman Canvas Painting ClassHey kids and teens! Join A.O.K Accents on Friday, December 16 and Sunday, December 18 to paint an 8x10 Snowman canvas and enjoy a snack and drink to go along with it. 20% of all registration fees are donated to Minooka area food pantries. Call Laurie at Minooka Village Hall 815/467-2151 to register your creative kid today!

Valentine’s Day Canvas Painting ClassHey kids and teens! Join A.O.K Accents on Saturday, February 4 and Saturday, February 11 to paint an 8x10 Valentine’s Day canvas and enjoy a snack and drink to go along with it. 20% of all registration fees are donated to Minooka area food pantries. Call 815/467-2151 to register your creative kid today!

You’re Invited to travel the world

at Minooka Communities

International Night Hosted by Minooka 4-H +1 Homeschool Group

Visits displays from across the globe and collect stamps in your passport. This one time world tour will be from

3 p.m. - 5 p.m. on January 21st, 2017 in the Village of Minooka Community Room

121 McEvilly Road, Minooka IL 60447

For more information please contact Kelly Caraynoff at 708-289-0517 or email erkellyc@yahoo.com

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Minooka Community

International Night Hosted by Minooka 4-H

Calling all students ages 8-18 to research a country and present it at our community international night.

When: Saturday, January 21, 2017 Check in is from 2-2:45 pm and judging will begin at 3 pm. The fair will be open to the community for viewing from 3-5 pm.

Where: Village of Minooka Community Room

121 McEvilly Road, Minooka IL 60447

Register online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5VZ6RFH

All projects will be judged by local school teachers and awards will be given out.

For more information please contact Kelly Caraynoff at 708-289-0517 or email erkellyc@yahoo.com

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AroundTOWNA VILLAGE CHRISTMASEveryone is invited to the Village of Minooka to see Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday, December 10 from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. Cocoa, crafts, stories, decorating cookies and cupcakes – fun for everyone! Silent auction at 7:15 p.m. of many donated, decorated Christmas trees. All proceeds will go towards Minooka’s local food pantries. If you would like to donate a decorated tree, call 815/467-2151 Ext. 5 for details.

WRITE SANTA A LETTERSanta’s elves will be collecting letters to Santa at the Village of Minooka beginning December 1. The Elves promise Santa will write to all the children that put a letter in his special mailbox by December 19. His only request is that all letters include a self-addressed stamped envelope.

VILLAGE OF MINOOKA OFFICE HOURSThe Village offices will be closed December 23 and 26 and January 2, 2017 to celebrate the holidays. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

LEARN SIGN LANGUAGE! Have you ever wanted to learn to finger spell your name, greet people, or order food in sign language? If you have an interest in learning a new language, you will love learning to sign! Saturdays in January (7, 14, 21, 28) 10:00-11:00 a.m. $20 total for all 4 classes, payable to the instructor on January 7. Ages 10 and up welcome! Learn 40-50 signs per class. Handouts given at each class. Call 815/467-2151 Ext. 5 to sign up.

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVEThe Knights of Columbus of St. Mary’s and St. Ann’s are sponsoring a blood drive on January 28 at the St. Ann’s Parish Hall in Channahon. For an appointment, call or text Ron at 815/467-6916.

GOTTA HAVE ART GUILDAdults of any skill level, any medium are welcome to join other artists Tuesdays, 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Village of Minooka Community Room. No fee. For more details, contact 815/467-2151.

NATIONAL FITNESS HALL OF FAME MUSEUMLocated at 203 W. Mondamin, Minooka. This fantastic museum offers free guided tours to the public. Tours are available by appointment. A fantastic online virtual tour can be experienced at our website www.nationalfitnesshalloffame.com Call John Figarelli to make an appointment (630) 865-5512.

LOG CABIN QUILT GUILDYou are invited to join the Quilt Guild Thursday, December 8, January 26 and February 23 from 10:00 a.m. to noon, and January 12 and February 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Village of Minooka Community Room. For more information, call 815/467-2151.

CHANOOKA KIWANIS CLUBMeets the 4th Thursday of the month at the Channahon United Methodist Church 6:15 to 8:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.

LEARN TO CROCHETClasses are forming for a Beginner Crochet Class in January. Dates will be determined by those that are interested. Call 815/467-2151 Ext. 5 to sign up.

DROP 20 NOW!Get started and keep motivated to reach your goals!The Drop20Now Exercise & Nutrition Program was designed by John Figarelli (Founder of the National Fitness Hall of Fame – 203 W. Mondamin, Minooka, Illinois and the Minooka Tennis Club) and who has been training people for more than 30 years. John designed the Drop20Now Program for individuals wishing to improve their health and fitness and lose weight.

Come learn and practice this new and unique exercise routine December 14 & 15, January 3 & 4. $10/session. Get the nutrition plan that will help you lose up to 20 pounds and help you “Get Fit & Stay Healthy.” Call 815/467-2151 Ext. 5 for details.

Support your local businesses and restaurants. Shop Local, For the good of us all!

BUY LOCAL

Communication Cabin, 304 W. Mondamin, Suite 116, is a pediatric speech therapy clinic located in downtown Minooka. We provide complementary screenings, comprehensive evaluations, and speech therapy. We specialize in articulation/phonological disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, developmental delays, expressive/receptive language delays, feeding therapy, oral motor delays, oral placement therapy, pragmatics/social language, and processing disorders. We also offer enrichment classes for children 12-36 months of age. Our classes focus on speech/language development, gross/fine motor skills and socialization. For more information call 815-931-5977 or visit our website www.communicationcabin.com

SPOTLIGHTBUSINESS

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LOCAL CHURCHESNEWS FROM

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH 748 Jones Road, Minooka

CHRISTMAS EVE: Saturday, December 24 – Service at 5:00 p.m.

CHRISTMAS DAY: Sunday, December 25 – Service at 9:30 a.m.

Everyone is invited!

MINOOKA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH205 W. Church Street, Minooka 815/467-2322 • www.minookaumc.com

MINOOKA UMW ANNUAL COOKIE SALE will be Saturday, December 10 from 8:00 a.m. until gone in the Church Annex on Massasoit. All proceeds go toward mission projects.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES will be on December 24 at 4:30, 8:30 and 10:30;

BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICES will be on December 10 & 11;

SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PLAY: December 11 at 10:30 Service;

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN ADULT BEACH BLANKET BINGO PARTY will be on January 21 at 6:06 p.m.

ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 303 W. St. Mary, Minooka – 815/467-2233

KNIGHT OF COLUMBUS INVITE YOU TO THE FRENCH TOAST BREAKFAST January 22 and February 26 from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the church basement. ALL U CAN eat prices are $7 for adults, $3 for children, and family price of $25. Cash, credit, and checks accepted.

EUCHRE NIGHT December 17, January 21, February 18 - Dinner is served at 6:00 p.m. and play begins at 6:30 in the church basement. $13 fee

SPAGHETTI DINNER January 27 - Dinner is served at 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the church basement. This is a FREE event but donations accepted. Proceeds to benefit St. Mary’s Youth Group.

CHRISTMAS MASSESDecember 24: 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. and MidnightDecember 25: 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

We will have our Giving Tree up to help those needy families in the community.

PLATTVILLE LUTHERAN CHURCH5475 W. Bell Road, Minooka

CANDLELIGHT SERVICEChristmas Eve 4:00 p.m. on December 24. The mile of Bell Road between Grove and Brisbin roads will be beautifully illuminated by luminaria. Everyone is invited!

MINOOKA BIBLE CHURCH412 N. Wabena, Minooka815/467-2205 • minookabible.org

CHRISTMAS MOMENTS 2016 – Evergreen Featuring drama, Kids Choir, and musicians from the MBC Worship Arts Team. Saturday, December 10 at 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, December 11 at 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE - Saturday, December 24 at 3:00, 4:15 and 5:30 p.m.

CHRISTMAS DAY FAMILY SERVICE - Sunday, December 25 at 9:30 a.m.

Dec. 24-25: Minooka Bible Church will be offering childcare (9 months - 4 years old) during our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services.

VILLAGE CHRISTIAN CHURCHInvites you to Christmas at the Village starting December 4 at 8:30am, 9:30am and 11 am. Christmas Services will be December 23 at 7:00 p.m.; December 24 at 7:00 p.m.; December 25 at 11:00 a.m. There will be an 11:00 a.m. service on New Year’s Day.

The church is located at 8965 S Bell Road. For more information call 815/467-2265 or www.thevillagechristianchurch.com for more information.

GRUNDY TRANSIT SYSTEM (GTS)The Grundy Transit System provides curb-to-curb transportation to Grundy County residents anywhere in the County, with daily service to Joliet. All buses are ADA compliant and are equipped with wheelchair lifts. Rides should be scheduled one business day in advance by calling 888/786-0862 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Service is provided Monday – Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fares within Grundy County are $3 ($6 roundtrip), and $4 each way outside Grundy County. Multi-ride fare cards are available from the bus drivers and Village of Minooka office.

KENDALL AREA TRANSIT (KAT)The Voluntary Action Center (VAC) is reaching out to the rural communities in Kendall County, in which part of Minooka is located, and offers a transportation service for Kendall County residents. If you are in need of transportation, contact Paul LaLonde at 630/882-6970 for information.

ELECTRONICS RECYCLINGTV’s and any electronics are not collected by the garbage company as they have been banned from landfills in Illinois. Lockport Public Works, 17112 Prime Blvd., Lockport, IL, 815/838-0549 allows Minooka residents to drop off TV’s and electronics Tuesdays and Fridays from 6:00 to 11:00 a.m. Limit of two TV’s per vehicle with valid ID.

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LIBRARYTHREE RIVERSWinter Reading Programs“READ FOR SUCCESS” YOUTH WINTER READINGThursday, December 22-Wednesday, February 22Pick up a log at the library or register from home via our website at www.trpld.org. Registration begins December 22.

READING IS MAGIC: ADULT WINTER READINGMonday, January 9 – Sunday, February 12Registration begins January 9. Pick up a log at the library or register from home via our website at www.trpld.org.

ADULT AND FAMILY PROGRAMSChristmas in Chicago: (adults)Wednesday, December 7, 6:00-7:00pm at Minooka Branch

CHRISTMAS MOVIE MOMENTS: (ADULTS)Saturday, December 10, 1:00-2:00pm at Minooka Branch

HEALTHY EATING: (ALL AGES) Monday, January 2, 2017 - 6:30-7:30pm at Minooka BranchFruits & veggies come to the rescue during this interactive show, with creative activities to educate families about nutrition and healthy eating. Registration is required.

ULTIMATE HEALTH & FITNESS FAMILY TEAM CHALLENGE: (ALL AGES) Tuesday, January 3, 5-6pm at Minooka Village HallLearn to live healthy together while having family fun at this high energy, completely interactive event. No registration is required.

Youth ProgramsSTEAM STORYTIME: (3-6 YEARS)1st Thursday of the month, 2-2:45pm at Minooka BranchRegistration is required.

LEGO® LOVERS CLUB: (6 YEARS +)2nd Thursday of the month, 5:30-6:30pm at Minooka BranchBring your own Legos® and take the building challenge! No registration is required.

The Village Hall is serving as a drop-off location for Toys for Tots this year. Drop off new, unwrapped toys in the Village Hall Lobby

by December 14. Also collecting at the event “A Village Christmas” Saturday, December 10 from

4:30 – 7:00 p.m.

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MINOOKA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

The dedicated members of the Minooka Fire Protection District strive to provide reliable emergency services, public education and awareness for our customers

in a cost effective and responsible manner.

Save the date: Breakfast with Santa December 4th, 8a-12p

2017 CPR schedule now available on our website www.minookafire.com

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Often called the silent killer, carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas created when fuels (such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil, and methane) burn incompletely. In the home, heating and cooking equipment that burn fuel can be sources of carbon monoxide. Here are some great tips from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

CO alarms should be installed in a central location outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home and in other locations where required by applicable laws, codes or standards. For the best protection, interconnect all CO alarms throughout the home. When one sounds, they all sound.

Fol low the manufac turer ’s instructions for placement and mounting height.

Choose a CO alarm that has the label of a recognized testing laboratory.

Test CO alarms at least once a month; replace them according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

If the audible trouble signal sounds, check for low batteries. If the battery is low, replace it. If it still sounds, call the fire department. If your detector is over 6 years old, replace it.

If the CO alarm sounds, immediately move to a fresh air location outdoors or by an open window or door. Make sure everyone inside the home is accounted for. Call for help from a fresh air location and stay there until emergency personnel.

If you need to warm a vehicle, remove it from the garage immediately after starting it. Do not run a vehicle or other fueled engine or motor indoors, even if garage doors are open. Make sure the exhaust pipe of a running vehicle is not covered with snow.

During and after a snowstorm, make sure vents for the dryer, furnace, stove, and fireplace are clear of snow build-up.

A generator should be used in a well-ventilated location outdoors away from windows, doors and vent openings.

Gas or charcoal grills can produce CO — only use outside.

Information obtained from www.nfpa.org

Winter Safety– Carbon Monoxide

Keep the Wreath RED Minooka Fire Protection District is participating in the "Keep the Wreath Red" program to raise awareness of fire dangers associated with decorating for the holidays. On December 1st through January 2nd, the fire department will hang a wreath strung with red lights on the front of both fire stations. The wreath will remain lit 24 hours a day throughout the holiday season. If a fire occurs that is a result of holiday decorations, a white bulb will then replace a red bulb on the wreath. This wreath serves as a constant reminder to practice safety while installing and displaying holiday decorations and this awareness may help to prevent a fire during this time.

www.minookafire.com

“CANDLE WITH CARE” Blow out all candles when you leave

the room or go to bed. Avoid the use of candles in the bedroom and other areas where people may fall asleep.

Keep candles at least 12 inches away from anything that can burn.

Don’t burn a candle all the way down — put it out before it gets too close to the holder or container.

Never use candles during a power outage.

Think about using flame-less candles in your home. They look and smell like real candles.

Smoke Signals

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MINOOKAPOLICEDEPARTMENT

WINTER PARKING NOTICEAs the colder temperatures approach, so will the snow... I want to remind you of a village ordinance of not parking your vehicle on the street during snowfall of 2” inches or more. A violation of this ordinance can result in a $50.00 fine and the possibility of your vehicle being towed. Information on Village ordinances can be found on the Village of Minooka web page at www.minooka.com.

SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP)If you know someone who may be at greater risk of becoming confused, disoriented, lost or missing. This program will allow parents and legal guardians, on a voluntary basis, to provide information to law enforcement that they believe is important to the well-being of their loved ones in the event of an emergency or non-emergency police encounter.

NEWS FROM WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT

Have You Visited Us Online Lately? We are continually upgrading our website at www.minooka.com to better serve the community. You’ll find features such as weekly bulletins, annual reports, important links, programs and services we offer and much more. Or, you want to receive important information via phone call, text or email? You can sign up for Swift 911 an emergency notification system the Village of Minooka is providing their residents. You can also find us on Facebook and “Like” our page for up-to-date events and news.

Message from Chief MeyerThe holiday season is a time to join with family and friends and give thanks for the blessings and freedoms that we enjoy every day. The officers of the Minooka Police Department are thankful for such a supportive community and are fortunate to serve you and wish you and your family safe and happy holidays.

At this time of year, we’re all pre-occupied with holidays plans, lost in thought about all of the things that we need to get done. But let’s not forget those in our community who are less fortunate. Continue to be the caring citizens that you are and help by making contributions to the local food pantries at the local churches or donate a toy at the police department for the annual Toys for Tots program.

Lastly, with safety in mind, here’s a few tips to help make your holidays safe:

If you are traveling: • Ask a neighbor to check on your home• Contact the Minooka Police Department for a Vacation House Check Request.

If you are out of the house: • Turn on lights and TV so it appears as if someone is home• If you plan to have packages delivered to your home, make sure you are home to accept them. If no one can be home, ship packages to an alternate address, such as a workplace or relative’s home.• Residents in multi-unit buildings should request that management secure deliveries

If you are shopping: • Stay alert and be aware of what’s going on around you• Be sure to lock your car doors and windows and DO NOT keep valuables visible in the vehicle• Double check that you have your credit cards or checkbook after you make a purchase

STORM WATER MANAGEMENTThe Village of Minooka has a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System and follows the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NPDES guidelines.

The Village has over 2,500 storm water catch basin and inlets within the Village limits that collect water from streets, parking lots, ditches, yards, roofs, etc. The storm sewer pipes convey all the water from the inlets and catch basins and then discharges it to detention ponds, creeks, streams, and rivers. Illicit dumping or discharges to areas adjacent to each catch basin or inlet create problems beyond ones belief.

PUBLIC WORKS CONTROL MEASURES• Public Education and Outreach• Public Participation and Involvement• Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination• Enforcing Construction Site Runoff Control• Enforcing Post-Construction Runoff Control• Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations

RESIDENT CONTROL MEASURESJust walk through your neighborhood and take a look around and see what is taking place that may have a positive or negative impact to the storm water watershed. Here are some of the negatives you may have observed:• Homeowners discharging grass or raking leaves or other organic materials into the street that will ultimately end up in the curb catch basins and then into storm sewers ultimately into detention basins and receiving streams. This creates large amounts of decomposed materials that have to be removed from catch basin and ultimately result in storm sewer pipes becoming plugged and sedimentation buildup within detention basin. This costs all of us more money for this type of maintenance.• Concrete truck washing out in the gutter after supplying concrete for a building project.• Homeowners dumping waste motor oil, antifreeze or paint products into a catch basin.• Parking vehicles on the street dripping fuel, motor oil, anti-freeze, or other fluids.

SOME POSITIVE STORM WATER PRACTICES TAKING PLACE ARE: • Keeping grass clippings in your yard and not on the street by mulching or bagging the clippings that may normally be discharged into the street.• Collecting used motor oil or paints and taking them to a recycling center or dispose of them in a proper manner.• Collect rain water from your home downspouts in a rain barrel and use it to water your plants.• Fertilize and herbicides for your lawn by following labels on products used and not using them in areas that may run directly into bodies of water.• Not watering your lawn excessively creating runoff into streets.• Plant vegetation in a manner slowing water runoff during heavy rainfall. • Adopting roadside ditches and pick up refuse that has been thrown from vehicles or has blown in from who knows where, this is a good community service project for different organizations.• Pick up animal waste from your pet and dispose of properly.

If anything is noticed to be a negative effect on the storm water watershe,d please contact Public Works at 815/467-8868.

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PUBLIC WORKS

Mailbox Damage Prevention:

Please make sure your mailbox is secured to the post and in good condition. We receive a few calls during the winter about damaged mailboxes due to snow plowing operations. The force of the snow discharged off the plow creates a wave of snow that may knock mailboxes over if they have weak post or are not fastened properly to the post.

Child Safety:

Discourage your children from playing in piles of snow that may exist along the roadways or parkways, especially near driveway entrances.

Private Drives:

Subdivision residents living on private streets should be aware that the homeowners associations may be responsible for snow removal for all private streets and driveways.

Public Works Crew

Our priority is to clear the streets in a timely manner, providing the emergency response vehicles access to each residence and each building. Next we focus on clearing the streets for the residents providing a way to get to school, work, etc. Please help out by reviewing this list of reminders to help us make this winter a safe one.

The change of seasons are upon us. The winter newsletter is a good time to reach residents and remind them of Village policies and other useful information regarding snow removal and ice control. Snow Plowing Policies:

All streets and alleys are plowed within eight hours or less of a snowfall. The main streets are the first plowed, followed by salting intersections, and hills. Secondary streets are always plowed, followed by salting at a lesser application rate. This is all dependent on weather conditions. Parking Restrictions:

Residents are reminded that the Village has an ordinance requiring all vehicles to be parked off the street during and immediately following a snowfall of 2-inches or more. Any vehicle in violation of this ordinance shall be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense by the police department. Portable Basketball Standards:

Please remove any of the portable basketball standards that are left curbside or sometimes even on the street. Basketball backboards and hoops often protrude into the traffic lanes and have caused damages to snow plow trucks or other large vehicles that need to follow the curb line. Depositing Snow in Roadways:

Residents clearing their own drives should avoid blowing or pushing snow into the streets. This creates a traffic hazard to motorist who may be unable to distinguish between freshly piled snow and the roadway potentially may cause an accident.

IT’S THAT TIME pOF YEAR AGAIN

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THIRD CLASS MAILU. S. POSTAGE

PAIDPERMIT NO. 3

MINOOKA, IL 60447

This newsletter is being delivered to you as a postal patron of zip code 60447. Although much of the information included in this publication may be of interest, some of it directly affects only those who live inside the corporate limits of the Village of Minooka.

This newsletter is printed on recycled paper using soybean ink.

121 E. McEVILLY ROADMINOOKA, ILLINOIS 60447

POSTAL PATRONZIP CODE 60447

The Village of Minooka encourages all residents to visit and participate in the Village Board and Committee meetings. Regular meetings of the Village Board are held the 4th Tuesday of each month. They are scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall. Committee of the Whole meetings also take place at the Village Hall on the Wednesday before the Village Board Meeting. To verify a meeting date, please call the Village Hall at (815) 467-2151.

VILLAGEINFORMATION

Village President Patrick J. Brennan (815) 467-6806

Village Trustees Terry Houchens (815) 467-4605 Dennis Martin (815) 693-6596 Rudy Martin Jr. (815) 325-2668 Ray Mason (815) 467-4267 Dick Parrish (815) 521-1699 Barry Thompson (815) 353-9188

Village Administrator Dan Duffy (815) 467-2151

Speak Out !Communicate with Minooka elected officials and administrators. Your advice, suggestions, questions and opinions are appreciated and will receive a response. Please complete this form, detach, and return to: Village Administrator, Village of Minooka, 121 E. McEvilly, Minooka, IL 60447.

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