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Niles Fall 2014 1000 Civic Center Drive Niles, IL 60714 P: 847-588-8000 E: ContactNiles@vniles.com

Fourth of July RecapPage 3...

Environmental Protection Committee Insert...

National Night OutPage 2...

Plaza Art DedicationPage 4...

Coming up in this Issue...

Niles Signs New Refuse Contract

Carts are finally here! A new refuse collection contract with Groot Industries brings about some exciting changes for residents. The enhanced refuse and recy-

cling collection program will now supply residents with one 95 gallon refuse cart and one 65 gallon recycling cart. With the introduction of carts, plastic trash bags will no longer be allowed at the curb, and should instead be placed in-side the Groot refuse cart. Enforcement of “No plastic trash bags” will begin September 1, 2014 after all carts have been delivered to homes. Residents who want a second 95 gallon refuse cart may rent one from Groot for a very low rate by calling 800-244-1977. Residents currently renting carts will

receive a rebate from Groot for their remaining 4 months of rental. Multi-family dwellings will also now have access to a recycling drop off at the Public Services building located at 6849 W. Touhy off of Franks St.Another exciting addition is that Groot now collects branch-es. Regular yard waste collection has n o t changed and still requires a sticker. The Public Services Department will no longer provide monthly brush collection. See www.vniles.com for locations to purchase yard waste stickers. Cont. on Pg. 2...

Your Opinion Counts!

Healthier Niles Survey Enclosed

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Message from Mayor PrzybyloSummer is at a close and I be-lieve that it has been a good season for families, neigh-bors and our businesses with pleasant weather and a won-derful Fourth of July Parade. As I write, parents are prepar-ing their children for a new school year—may our stu-dents be blessed with all the knowledge obtainable. I’m pleased to write that our Village is progressing very well. Many know that the Village has fast-tracked the Tier 1 flood control program. That initiative, along with the 50/50 residential cost share program, has done much to alleviate home flooding. But, there is so much more to be done and some of our resi-

dents are still experiencing basement flooding. We pray for temperate skies until the entire infrastructure in Niles is repaired. Our government, I’m proud to say, is operating efficiently with transparency and ac-countabilty. I’ve asked that all employees of the Village in-troduce themselves by name when servicing the citizenry. Front line staff should either have a name badge or an em-broidered name upon their clothing, and the employees should identify themselves by name on the phone. All this is common practice in private industry and I believe that Niles should replicate these practices.

Going forth, JOB #1 is to keep our businesses thriving so that we can keep the lowest per household property tax of any neighboring municipali-ty. To that end, we are work-ing on a “Partnership in Pro-motion.” We will be creative and aggressive—our Depart-ment of Community Devel-opment will partner with our business landlords and busi-ness owners—filling vacan-cies with thriving businesses. Our motto will be “Nothing Suceeds Like Niles Success”.To all those that had wonder-ful Block Parties—congratu-lations. To those that didn’t, know that there is always next summer to have fun getting to know your neighbors and

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National Night Out

Dear Niles Residents,

Mayor Andrew Przybylo

Special e-waste will become a bi-annual collections event. Refuse and recycling carts will be dropped off to each home in early August. After a 60 day trial period, seniors (62 years+) will have the option of choosing a 35 gallon refuse and/or 35 gallon recycling cart size instead of the larger carts. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Groot at 800-244-1977 or visit www.groot.com.

Thank you for your kind attention,

build a sense of community. In closing, enclosed in this newsletter is the Healthier Niles Survey. The question-naire is long but extreme-ly important to our Village and the services we provide. Please fill it out and return it; the results will be confiden-tial.

Niles Refuse Contract ...Cont. from Pg. 1

The 16th Annual Niles National Night Out and the 31st Annual National Night Out run by the National Association of Town Watch occurred on August 5 at Oak Park with 21 exhibitors. These ranged from restaurants, organizations, clubs and other useful community resources such as Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. Demonstrations at this year’s National Night Out included a K-9 demonstration put on by Officer, Marijo Zawilla and K-9 Odin, and a self-defense demonstration by New Breed Training Center. Other at-

tractions included hotdogs, pizza, soft drinks, a bouncy house, an inflatable obstacle course, a distracted/impaired driving course and a Northern Illinois Police Alarm System Emergency Ser-vices (NIPAS) team member equip-ment demonstration. In addition, Glenview Dispatch Center displayed 911 equipment and the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) Division 3 Mobile Communications Command Center. The event ended with a flash-light walk through the community as

a symbolic gesture of shining the light on crime. Join us next year on August 4, 2015 for the 17th Annual Niles Na-tional Night Out.

The Niles Police Department is looking for members of the community to join the Niles Citizen Police Academy to learn about how the Niles Police Department operates. This year’s Citizen Police Academy will start on Septem-ber 11, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. If you are interested in learning how you can sign up or have any questions contact Sgt. Robert Tornabene at 847-588-6500 or email him at rgt@vniles.com for more information.

Niles Citizen Police Academy

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Niles Residents Go Above & BeyondMarching bands from all over the

country perform in the Niles Fourth of July Parade.Fortunately for the bus drivers and the members of the marching bands, three Niles residents make sure everyone is taken care when stopping in Niles. Roxanne, Ray, and Mary Ann, who prefer not to share their last names, serve breakfast to dozens of bus driv-ers and their marching bands after the Niles 4th of July parade every year.“We adopt them all for the day and the next time they’re here they know that they have a place to come,” Roxanne said. Many band members are away from their families for months at a time and, as mothers, Roxanne and Mary Ann feel it is their mission to provide a home away from home. Roxanne has a triage set up at her home so they can cool down, rest, use the bathrooms, and eat before running to their next parade. Roxanne makes German crepes along with a variety of other breakfast foods, while Mary Ann bakes desserts.Roxanne started her parade tradition in the late 90s.

“It all started over a cup of coffee. I saw all the bus drivers sitting out in their buses, so I stuck my head out and asked if they would like a cup of coffee or something to eat.” Roxanne and her husband, Ray, prom-ised the bus drivers that the next year she would have breakfast waiting for them. The next year the bus drivers came back to a full spread of food prepared by Ray and Roxanne. As years went by, more drivers started to come, and a neighbor, Mary Ann, who had been in a drum and bugle core herself, joined the couple.Roxanne was most surprised by their kindness after her mother passed away on July 3 a few years back. She decid-ed to still have the breakfast and, after the parade, one of the bands marched down her street and stopped in front of her house and played a song as tribute to Roxanne’s mother.“People always ask us why we go through all the trouble. Well it isn’t trouble. It has been such a great experience. We have made lifelong friends and we get to look forward to this every year.”

Stormwater Relief Program’s Tier 1 Projects Move Forward

The Stormwater Relief Program con-tinues with the two west side storage basins currently under construction. These two basins will hold a com-bined 15-acre feet (or 8 Olympic size swimming pools) of storage during a 100-year storm event. These projects constructed almost entirely on private property would not have been feasi-ble without the strong cooperation of Pastor Father Chris Gustafason, the Our Lady of Ransom Parish, Maryhill Cemeteries, and the Archdiocese. The basins are designed to be dry and only have water about once a year for a mat-ter of hours. The Village’s largest Tier One storm-water relief project, the Cleveland Re-lief Sewer, continues to progress, but is much more complex than the west side storage basins. This project, es-

=4th of July Recap

Thank you to everyone who made the Village of Niles’s 2014 Fourth of July parade a great success. The Vil-lage appreciates the many local busi-nesses, churches, schools and orga-nizations who marched with us this year. They gave our parade that won-derful, small-town feel. 2014 parade marchers included: • 8 bands• 10 businesses• 19 clubs and organizations• 4 churches• 22 sponsors. The parade would not be possible without community support. Thank you again to everyone who helped make 2014 a special parade!

Roxanne, Ron, and Mary A

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wave to arriving guests .

The breakfast spread

If you know a resident with a great story, email hg@vniles.com

timated at $8M, is a 74-inch sewer separation reaching over eight blocks from the North Branch of the Chicago River to Osceola Avenue. This sewer was increased in size to allow for the protection of more Niles homes than originally planned. In an effort to stretch stormwater improvement re-sources, project funding will come from the IEPA Revolving Loan Fund in cooperation with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. This project is anticipated to kick off as soon as funding is secured, but no later than spring 2015.

Roxanne greets old friends.

with Groundbreaking Ceremony

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Niles Resource Fair

Using a hand-held cellphone while driving is illegal in Illinois. How to Avoid Distracted Driving:• Turn it off. Stow your phone out of sight and out of

reach.• Ask a passenger. Have a passenger make a call or

respond to a text for you.• Take control. Set climate controls and adjust seat and

steering wheel before driving.• Spread the word. Record a phone message that warns

callers that you’re driving and will call back later.• Be prepared. Program navigational devices or review

written directions before driving.

• Finish first. Complete your personal grooming and eating before hitting the road.

• Buckle up. Secure children and pets before driving. If they need attention, pull over.

For more information, visit dropitanddriveillinois.com.

The Village of Niles would like to in-vite you to be part of our Commu-nity Resource and Wellness Fair on

Saturday, October 4 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. This is a public event meant to help Niles residents learn about available resources, ask questions and gain valuable insight on what is available to them in terms of goods and services in Niles. The wellness aspect of the fair will include flu shots, lab screenings, blood pressure screenings and more.There will be a broad representation of helpful entities such as utility companies, village departments and amenities, elected officials, local clubs and organizations, etc. There will also be a joint wellness fair with many fun freebees and family entertain-ment. Raffle prizes are to be determined, but a grand prize will be raffled off along with gift cards, gas cards, and other great prizes. Entry for the raffle is FREE. Just come, enjoy, and learn what great things Niles has to offer.

Drop It and Drive

To ensure a properly functioning water delivery system, the Public Services Department is in the process of finish-ing the designs and obtaining the permits to replace aging water mains for:• Natchez from Gross Point to Howard• Nordica from Fargo to 7723 Nordica• Grace Ave. North of Dempster• Riverside Dr. from Harts to Touhy• Days Terr. from Harts to Riverside• Oakton St. from Milwaukee Ave. to CaldwellLook for more information on the Village website in the coming months at www.vniles.com.

Water Main Replacement

The Plaza Art project came to a close as co-chair of the Plaza Art Committee and Village Trustee, Rosemary Palicki, gave a speech thanking artist, Kaylin Moy, and the project donors for contribut-

First, always assume powerlines are live. This applies to powerlines on utility

poles as well as those entering your home or buildings. Even momentary contact can injure or kill. Call ComEd right away and report the lo-

cation of a low-hanging wire (1-800-334-7661). For more information

visit ComEd.com

ing to the art that now sits in the plaza in front of Village Hall. For more pictures of the event, please visit our Village of Niles Facebook page.

Free Food, Raffle Prizes, and many helpful local vendors

Saturday, October 49:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Niles Senior Center

999 Civic Center Drive

Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Open Enrollment Begins October 15

Are you considering enrolling in or changing your Medicare Part D plan? The Annual Coordinated Election Period (AEP) for Medicare Part D is October 15 – December 7. During this period beneficiaries who are not enrolled in Medicare pre-scription drug coverage can enroll. Also, current enrollees in the program can switch plans. If you currently have Medicare prescription drug coverage, you should review your coverage during this period. You might want to switch Medicare drug plans if another plan better meets your needs. For more infor-mation please contact the Senior Center.

Plaza Art Dedication Ceremony

SCRAM Program Starting in SeptemberThe Senior Crime Reduction Awareness Measures Program (SCRAM) will be starting up in September. The public is invited to learn about the risks facing senior citizens regarding identity theft, scams and crimes that affect the senior citizen population. For more information about the SCRAM program call Sgt. Robert Tornabene at 847-588-6500.

What do I do about low-hanging wires in my yard?

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Niles Teen Center: Golf Mill Shopping Mall Entrance 6

Are you ready for a little friendly competition between communities? The 50+ Sports Challenge is a sporting event for men and women age 50 and better. Join team Niles and compete against Park Ridge, Morton Grove, and Des Plaines in events including swimming, run/walk, in-door cycling, table tennis, Wii bowling, billiards and bag toss.The fee to participate is $10. This includes participation in any event, a t-shirt, awards for the top three finishers in each division for every event, refreshments, and bragging rights. The Niles Senior Center is looking for participants and volunteers to help make the first 50+ Sports Challenge a success. Visit vniles.com/50-

sports-challenge to learn more or call the Niles Senior Center or call (847) 588-8420 for more information.

50+ Sports Challenge

Take Note of What’s Happening at the Senior Center...

The Niles Fire Department is now on Facebook. Keep up with your local fire squad by liking their page: Niles Fire Department- 8360 Demp-ster on Facebook. The Niles Fire Department updates their page regularly with fun facts, important fire tips, Niles FD info, and pho-tos including training with the newly purchased Tower 2 Ladder Truck. Be sure to check it out! All of Niles So-cial Media can be accessed through the Village web-site at: vniles.c o m / 7 9 / S o -cial-Network-ing.Stay connected by clicking the “like” button on our Facebook page!

The Niles Fire Department Joins Facebook

Saturday, September 27 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

“Matter of Balance” ProgramThursdays, October 23-December 18, 9:30am-11:30am $15M/$20NM

This evidence-based program is designed to improve fall awareness and increase general activity levels. It will also emphasize practical strategies to lessen the risk of falling. Call (847) 599-8420 for more information.

* Check out our page for many more great events- www.vniles.com/198/Programs-Events

Art Therapy for People with Hearing LossThis new program combines creative arts and effective communication for people with hearing loss. This creative arts group will meet once a week and will explore creative ways of communicating through the use of art materials, interests and concerns. Experience how art can help enhance our way of com-municating with others. For more information call 847-588-8441.

The Duck Inn and Stellar Estate WineryWednesday, October 8, 10:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Join us as we head to Delavan, Wisconsin for lunch at The Duck Inn and a tasting and tour at the Stellar Estate Winery.

Come to the Niles Family Fitness Cen-ter gym for music and dancing by Frost Entertainment. Open to 6th through 8th grades only. You do not have to be Teen Center member to participate in the fun.

Niles Lights on AfterschoolInformation Fair and Rally

Back to School Dance

Thursday, October 234:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Niles Teen CenterRally at 5:45 p.m.

This national event calls attention to the importance of afterschool programs and the resources required to keep the lights on and the doors open. Free food and prizes!

Saturday, September 136:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

$10 per person

Teen TASK ProgramTeens Assisting Seniors Kindly

Earn money while helping others in need! The Teen Center is working with the Niles Senior Center to find high school-aged teens willing to help senior citizens with leaf-raking, snow shoveling and general yard work. If interested please complete the “Teen TASK” form available on the Niles Teen Center web page and return it to Mark at the Teen Center.

NFD members at a community Block Party

Media Center Grand OpeningTuesday, October 2, 2:30 p.m.

Come check out the new Media Center at the Senior Center. Edit your digital photographs, Pinterest, Facebook, couponing, watch movies- the possibilities are endless. Refreshments will be served.

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Members

Environmental Practices CommitteeThe Environmental Practices Committee was created in 2007 for the purpose of recommending sustainable and envi-ronmental best practices to the Village Board and Community. The committee’s goal is to make even a small, positive

Chairman- Rosemary Palicki, TrusteeTony Dati, Village ForesterDonna HriljacBob JohnsonCyndi RademacherChris Zalinski

The Environmental Practices Committee (EPC) will be raffling off another free rain barrel on October 4 at the Senior Center 999 Civic Center Drive Niles IL 60714 during the Community Resource Fair. The raf-fle will run from 9:00 a.m. – noon.

Free Rain Barrel

Energy Efficiency TipsMaximize the energy efficiency at home: Unplugging your electronics can save electricity. Consumer electronics play an increasingly larger role in a home’s energy consumption, accounting for approx-imately 15% of household electricity use. One of the biggest energy uses for most home electronics is the power used while in “standby” mode. You might be surprised to learn that consumer electronics use, on average, 40% of their electricity while the devices are turned off or in “standby” mode. For home of-fice equipment, this stand-by or “phantom” power load can range from a few watts to as much as 20 or even 40 watts for each piece of equipment.• If you are not using a device, unplug it. • Use a power strip as a central “turn off ” point when you are done using

equipment. • You can even combine a power strip with a plug-in appliance timer that

you can program to automatically turn off all power to the strip overnight.• Install a programmable thermostat. This allows you to set your air con-

ditioner to a warmer temperature when you leave the house, then begin cooling a half-hour before you’re due to return. You can set up a similar arrangement for when you’re sleeping.

• Set your thermostat between 74 and 78 degrees, or at the highest tempera-ture that is comfortable for you.

• Replacing a 1970s-era central air conditioner could reduce your air condi-tioning-related energy consumption by 30% - 50%.

• Turn off your lights when you leave a room. Turning off just one 60-watt incandescent bulb that would otherwise burn eight hours a day can save up to $18 per year!

• Switching from traditional light bulbs to compact fluorescents helps save money. CFLs last about 10 times longer and use about 75% less electricity than incandescents and can save you about $52.

For more tips visit www.comed.com.

The Village of Niles Electronic Recycling and Document Destruction Event on June 28 was well attended by residents. 203 residents particpated in document destruction, 136 residents participated in Electornic Recycling and 70 residents participated in both events. 13,640 pounds were shred and recycled during the document destruction event.The Village is still waiting to find out the amount of electronics recycled.For information on the next recycling event, please continue to check the Village of Niles website at vniles.com. For other area recycling events visit swancc.org.

Electronic Recycling and Document Destruction

Contact the Metropolitan Water Reclama-tion District of Greater Chicago to order your rain barrel. Rain barrels can be pur-chased for $58/ barrel. For more informa-tion, please contact the MWRD at www.

mwrd.org or 312-751-6633.

Plastic Items:All plastic bottles & containers with

numbers 1 through 5 & 7 may be recycled. Do not place plastic bags in the recycling cart. Metal Items: aluminum cans, foil, baking trays & steel or tin cans, & empty aerosol cans Glass Items: bottles & jars only (brown, green & clear glass). No mirrors, window glass or porcelain accept-edPaper Items: Office paper, newspaper, magazines, catalogs, corrugated cardboard (flattened, paperboard/chipboard), telephone directories, brown paper bags, and aseptic containers (juice & milk car-tons). No plastic grocery bags.E-Waste: As of January 1, 2012, certain electronic items are prohibited from being disposed of in Illi-nois landfills. Groot will collect, at the curb, up to six electronic items for a total fee of $30.00. Contact Groot at 800-244-1977 to schedule a collection. For a list of all E-Waste Materials visit swancc.com.

Recycling Materials

change in the environment and create a program that will create a healthy environment for ourselves, our kids and future generations. Meetings are held at Village Hall on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:15 p.m.

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Recycling CartsAll Niles residents should now have a recycling cart from Groot. While the carts must be used, you may keep the 18 gallon recycle bin for personal use and overflow only when recycle cart is full. For automated collections, the carts must be placed four feet apart with the handles facing the house on collection day. Place a note on the bin if you wish Groot to permanently remove and re-cycle your 18 gallon bin.

EPC member Tony Dati explains the benefits of rain barrels to Niles resident and rain barrel winner, Mrs. Ronowski.

Tree Cost Sharing ProgramAs part of the Village’s ongoing environ-mental effort, and in order to increase the number of trees in town, the Village will share the cost of 100 new trees in Niles. The Village will contribute toward the actual cost of the tree, up to $100.00, with resi-dents providing the remaining cost. Partic-ipation in the program is strictly voluntary and is limited to owner-occupied homes. Starting on September 1, the first 100 Niles residents to submit a pre-application form and receive a program packet will be eligi-ble for the Cost Share Program. A waiting list will be created for additional registrants. This program will start on September 1 and will run until the first 100 applicants have been approved (or until October 30).Contact the Public Services Department at 847-588-7900 or visit www.vniles.com for more information.

Composting Grass and Leaves

You have a choice of whether or not to use the Niles yard waste service. Only those homeowners

who use the service in Niles will have to pay for it. The Village recommends mulching your grass on your lawn

as a cheaper and better alternative to bagging your grass. Mulching the grass clippings on your lawn avoids the time and cost involved in bagging them. Mulch is very healthy for your grass because it provides nitrogen, helps retain moisture, and cushions the lawn. Grass clippings are

made up of 90% water and will break down in ap-proximately 10 days. Mulching does not cause

thatch. If your lawn has an existing thatch problem, consult a lawn care expert

before mulching.

Recycling Tips for New Recycling Carts

During the Niles 4th of July fes-tivities, the Envi-ronmental Action Committee raffled off two free rain barrels to Niles resi-dents. The winners received their rain barrels and are very excited about them.

4th of July Rain Barrel Raffle

Fall is a Great Time to Aerate your Yard

Late September or early October are great times for lawn aeration in nothern climates. As residental lawns or com-

munity parks age and sustain heavy use from activities like foot traffic, sports, pets and vehicle traffic, the pore space within the soil that would normally hold air or water becomes compacted. Roots, which require ox-ygen to grow and absorb nutrients and water, cannot penetrate compacted soils as easily or get the nutrients and water they need for healthy growth. Water falling on the surface of a compacted soil cannot infiltrate, which can dramatically increase stormwater runoff in residential areas. Core aeration reintroduces oxygen and pore space to a soil by removing small cores of soil from the lawn. Core aeration, performed once a year, is a recommended lawn care practice on compacted soils. Poorly drained or wet areas and clay soils are much easier to compact than sandy soils. Since many of Niles’s naturally occuring soils are somewhat poorly draining with heavy clay content, aeration can be an important factor in both maintaining a healthy lawn and reducing the amount of stormwater entering our sewers.Core aeration can benefit your lawn and our community by:• increasing the activity of soil microogranisms that decompose thatch• increasing water, nutrient and oxygen movement into the soil• allowing plants to grow deeper, healthier roots• enhancing infiltration of rainfall, irrigation and stormwater runoff• helping prevent fertilizer and pesticide runoff from overly compacted

areas.Aeration is useful on older, compacted soils and should not be performed for at least a year on newly-sodded or seeded lawns.

Aerating improves your lawn and reduces stormwater runoff.

Recycling ProgramUnlimited recyclable materials are still collected on your current day of ser-vice. Recyclable materials in the cart do not need to be separated from each other. Please place only approved recycling items in the recycling cart. The collector is trained to check the contents of the cart. If there are foreign materials present, the cart will be left with a violation notice.

Preparation of Materials Non-paper materials and paper materials may be commingled (mixed together) in the recycling cart. For automated collection, carts must be kept 4 feet from parkway trees, mail boxes and from other carts. Flatten all corrugated cardboard boxes and paper-board/chipboard in 2 ft. x 2 ft. sections, and remove any non-paper packing material. Materials that exceed cart capacity may be placed in paper bags and placed beside the cart. Please contact Groot to replace a damaged or lost cart. Do not place recyclable materials in plastic bags nor use plastic or silver duct tape.

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The Village will be partnering with the Niles Chamber of Commerce for the Fall Dine-In Niles program. The cards

will be available to all residents, businesses and visitors to our

community through distribution in the Discover Niles Guide, which will be dis-tributed to all residential households in December. Please keep an eye out for this guide and take advantage of this program to support our local restaurants. If you would like to Dine-In Niles before November, check out our website Dine-In page at www.vniles.com where you can find offers and discounts that you can print out and redeem at participating restau-rants. These cards will also be available at Village Hall, the Senior Center and the Fit-ness Center.

Volunteer for NilesNiles Student Community Service ProgramThe Village of Niles is offering several community service opportunities to students! The Niles program is designed to coordinate and manage village-wide community service efforts, which support existing Village services provided to the community. The program is perfect for stu-dents looking to gain service hours, meet new people and give back to their community. The Niles Volunteer Program addresses community service needs by effectively matching individuals to Village departments that have a va-riety of exciting volunteer opportunities. These opportunities will vary slightly based on skill level, student status and availability. The Village is also always looking for volunteers for community events such as the Christmas Tree Lighting and the 4th of July Parade, but there are also many other opportunities for those interested. There are several benefits to being a volunteer. Your presence in the Village’s program enhances the quality of life in Niles. Volunteers gain valuable work experience, explore new careers, earn academic credit, learn new skills, meet new friends and help others in need. Most im-portantly, volunteers have fun! Learn more online at www.vniles.com or call Niles Village Hall at (847) 588-8000.

Dine-In Cards are Back

Open M-W-F 10:30 a.m. -3:00 p.m.8970 Milwaukee Ave.Niles, Illinois 60714

(847) 390-0160

Free Tours!

Street Resurfacing

For more information, go to www.cookcountyclerk.com/elec-tions or call the Village Clerk’s office at 847-588-8005.

Marlene Victorine

Niles Village Clerk

Niles Historical & Cultural Center

Are you looking for a venue to throw your next party, meeting or event? Contact the Historical and Cultural Center to see if they can provide you with the perfect space.

Gubernatorial General Election Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Last Day to Register to Vote: Tuesday, October 7

Streets being resurfaced this year include:Merrill from Monroe to Main, Monroe from Cumberland to Prospect (including cul-de-sacs on Root Ct., Susan Ct., Mea-cham Ct. and Grand Ct.), Keeney St. from Milwaukee to Har-lem, Park Ave. from Washington to Ozanam, North Ter. from Greenwood to Lincoln.Also, patching will occur on:Lyons St. between Callero and Washington, Ballard Rd. east of Greenwood, Dee Rd. north of Golf, Church St. west of Cumberland.A comprehensive test will be per-formed on all streets in Niles this year, which will help the Village prioritize street resurfacing moving forward.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 4Polls open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Early Voting at Village Hall: Monday, October 20 to Saturday, November 1

As the Village prepares for the final garage sales of the season, we would like to remind residents that Garage Sale Permits are required and are available at Commu-nity Development or can be requested on our website at www.vniles.com. Please respect your neighbors and the community and follow all garage sale restictions. • Only one sign is permitted for each garage sale

and only in the front yard of the residence. • Signs are not permitted on Village property, or

in the right-of-way. Do not post signs on utlility poles or street signs.

If you have any questions, please contact the Commu-nity Development Department at 847-588-8040.

Clerk’s Corner

Garage Sale Permits

Clerk’s Corner

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Community Calendar

1) Village Facilities Closed5) Fall BBQ (SC)7) “Kanal” 1957 Award Winning Polish Film (NL)8) SCRAM Identity Theft (SC)/ Citizenship Classes Begin (NL)10) Mozart’s Majestic “Haffner” Symphony (SC)11) Citizen Police Academy Week 1/ Crime Prevention Day (PD)13) Back to School Dance (TC)15) Pancake Breakfast with the Men’s Club (SC)17) Flu Shots (SC)19) Friday Night Fun (FC) 26) Tween and Teen Authors (NL) 27) 50+ Sports Challenge (SC)28) Appraiser John Leonard (HS)/ 6th Annual International Celebration (NL)

2) Media Center Grand Opening (SC)4) Fitness Center Open House (FC)/ Community Resource and

Wellness Fair (SC)8) The Duck Inn & Stellar Estate Winery (SC)/ Tooth Wisdom(SC)/ Women Heroes of World War Two (NL)9) Getting Pictures Off Your Digital Camera (SC)15) Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Open Enrollment Begins (SC)/ SCRAM Health Care Fraud(SC)17) Friday Night Fun (FC)/ Moster Ball (NPD)/ Friends of the Library Event: A Very Brady Bunch Murder (NL)18) Family Halloween Storytelling, Debi Gajewski (HS)23) Niles Lights on Afterschool Information Fair and Rally (TC)24) Halloween Party (FC)/ Shakespeare Project of Chicago: “King Lear” (NL)25) Halloween Parade & Party (NPD)/ Spooky Saturday (NL)29) Halloween Party (SC)30) Introduction to Facebook (SC)31) IceLand Teen & Adult Scary Skate (NPD)

1) IceLand Child and Family Scary Skate (NPD)2) Daylight Savings/ Niles Garden Club: Winter Containers (NL)10) SCRAM Internet Safety (SC)/ Managing Your Finances during the Holidays (NL) 14) Friday Night Fun (FC)/ Jewelry Workshop (SC)15) Annual Night of Roses Community Recognition Dinner- Chamber of Commerce/Afternoon Tea(HS)18) Dinner and a Movie “JerseyBoys” (SC)19) Book Discussion: The Things We Save with Author Joanne Zienty (NL)27) Happy Thanksgiving/ Village Facilities Closed28) Village Facilities Closed

September

Fire Department (FD) 847-588-6800Fitness Center (FC) 847-588-8400Historical Society (HS) 847-390-0160Niles Library (NL) 847-663-1234Niles Park District (NPD) 847-967-6633Police Department (PD) 847-588-6500 Public Works (PW) 847-588-7900Senior Center (SC) 847-588-8420Teen Center (TC) 847-375-8949Village Hall (VH) 847-588-8000

October

November

-SWANCC has moved. The facility is now located at 77 W Hintz Road, Suite 200 in Wheeling, IL 60090.

-Replace the batteries in your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector.

Reminders-The official change happens Sunday, November 2, 2014 at 2:00 a.m. when clocks are turned backwards 1 hour to 1:00 a.m. local standard time. Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier and there will be more light in the morning.

Check out Niles website and Facebook page for updates on more events, contests and classes.

Daylight Savings Time

-Find tips for how to protect your home from wildlife for the winter at www.vniles.

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Village of Niles1000 Civic Center DriveNiles, Illinois 60714

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Morton Grove, IL

MAYORAndrew Przybylo

TRUSTEESGeorge D. Alpogianis

Chris Hanusiak

John C. Jekot

Joe LoVerde

Danette O’Donovan Matyas

Rosemary Palicki

VILLAGE MANAGERSteven C. Vinezeano

ASSISTANT VILLAGE MANAGER

Hadley Skeffington-Vos

VILLAGE CLERKMarlene J. Victorine

Start the new school year the healthy wayJoin us for free weekly Group Fitness Classes like yoga, zumba, strength and much more with a membership! For a small fee, members and, for a slightly higher fee, non-members can participate in pilates, TRX, cycling, boot camp

and many other fun classes. Check out the Niles Fitness Center’s website for more information.

NILES FAMILY FITNESS CENTER987 Civic Center Dr. Niles Illinois

847-588-8400 www.nilesfitness.com

ONE MONTH FREEON ALL

NEW ADULT ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS

Offer Good Through October 4Terms & Conditions Apply

You’re Invited

Save the Date

Niles Family Fitness Center’s

Saturday, October 49:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

“fit for every BODY”

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