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November/December 1997 Edition
The Village is hosting the First Annual Holiday Festival of Lights
Police Department Safety Program Provides Free Bike Helmets to Needy Kids
Welcome New Businesses!
Blood Donations Needed
We're Looking For Memories. Can You Help?
Getting the Biggest Bang for Your Buck!
Calendar of Events
Important Holiday Refuse Collection Information
The Village is hosting the First Annual Holiday Festival of Lights
Celebration for Wheeling families of all religious denominations to kink off this very special time of year.
Focusing on the need to provide community wide, family oriented events of interest to all ages, this first-ever celebration offers residents, area houses of worship, and community service organizations an opportunity to support the community and forge a renewed sense of fellowship and goodwill.
Come join the fun and experience the thrill of the holiday season. Whether you choose to sing along with a holiday chorus, enjoy a steaming hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate and light refreshments, or simply take in the beauty of the holiday lights, don't miss this exciting event as you and your family wrap up the Thanksgiving weekend. Be sure to mark your calendar for what will undoubtedly become an annual village event and tradition for you and your family. If you have any questions, or would like to participate in this spirited event, please contact Trustee Judy AbruscatoatS41-87X3.Let'skick off the holiday season together.
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Police Department Safety Program Provides Free Bike Helmets to Needy Kids
The Wheeling Police Department has expanded its Bicycle Safety Program and now provides free bike safety helmets to underprivileged children, between the ages of 5 and 10 years of age, who might otherwise not be able to afford to buy them.
Hundreds of children are killed and thousands injured each year due to bicycle related accidents. Many serious head injuries and deaths could be avoided by wearing bike safety helmets that meet or exceed Federal safety standards. The police department's goal in implementing this program is to increase the usage of helmets among young riders and reduce the risk of serious injury.
Potential recipients of the free helmets will be identified through the "free and assisted lunch programs" at area schools and through the Wheeling Resource Center. Social workers at the schools will contact eligible families.
Recipients of the helmets must attend a bicycle safety seminar conducted by a member of the Wheeling bicycle patrol unit.
The bicycle helmets are purchased from Bell Sports through donations received from community businesses.
Thank you for your dedication to the children of Wheeling and to the Wheeling Police Department.
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Welcome New Businesses!
(August 1997 - September 1997)
Solex Computer Academy 401 S. Milwaukee Ave. # 160
RSVP Direct Inc. 411 N. Wolf Rd.
Tri-Guards, Inc. 490 Hintz Rd.
Monkey Business Bar & Grill 1750 Hintz Rd.
Arenella Pizza 27 Huntington Ln.
Miller Medical Inc. 500 Harvester Ct. #2
American Binding Consultants 401 S. Milwaukee #100
New Precision Technology Inc. 1140 Larkin Dr.
Beloit Corp. 6330 Capitol Dr.
The Marine Connection 110 W. Dundee Rd.
Mexico Car Sales 649 S. Milwaukee Ave.
CEO Marketing Promotions Co. 325 N. Milwaukee Ave. #B
Plaza Tool & Mold Co. 53 Century Dr.
Shapco, Inc. 640 S. Wheeling Rd.
Ultimate Technology Inc. 401 Chaddick Dr.
Buena Sera, Inc. 102 S. Milwaukee Ave.
Wheeling Kumon Math Center 251 E. Dundee Rd., #4
Performance Wheel West, LLC 220 Messner Dr.
Promark Communications, Inc. 500 W. Palatine Rd., #102
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service 747 W. Dundee Rd.
Second Vogue, Inc. 534 W. Dundee Rd.
Citgo Mart 775 W. Dundee Rd.
Universal Upholstering Inc. 851 W. Dundee Rd.)
Lupta's Bakery Inc. 220 Old McHenry Rd.
Kewl Technologies 200 Larkin Dr., #F
Alternoitive 1768 Hintz Rd.
At Your Service 212 S. Milwaukee Ave., #F
Ceilings & Building Specialties 201 Messner Dr.
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Blood Donations Needed
The Wheeling Board of Health is sponsoring a Blood Drive on November 12, 1997 from 2:30 until 8:30 p.m. The drive will be held at the Village Hall located at 255 West Dundee Road in Wheeling.
If you were previously told that you could not donate because of a medical reason, you may now be able to donate. The eligibility requirements have been reviewed, and some changes have been made. To determine your eligibility status, call LifeSource in Glenview at 847-803-7848.
Please plan to stop in and donate. Appointments are not necessary, but they are appreciated.
For more information call Mike Boyle at 459-2620.
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We're Looking For Memories. Can You Help?
The Village of Wheeling is in the process of attempting to put together a gallery of pictures of Wheeling's past presidents/mayors to display in Village Hall. If you or someone you know has some old photographs of the following individuals, please contact Connie Gervase in the Village Manager's office at (847) 459-2961.
Henry Boehmer 1874- 1895 and 1904- 1908
J.P. Hausam 1895- 1899
Jacob Schwingel 1899- 1904 and 1919-1924
George Sicks 1917-1919
Lew Holtje 1924- 1928
Julius Meinken 1928- 1935
Hans Schmidt 1935- 1945
Arthur Ortegel 1945-1953
Edward Gieseke, Jr. 1953- 1957
A.R. McIntyre 1957- 1965
William Hein 1977- 1981
VILLAGE OFFICES WllL BE CLOSED:
November 26 - Close at 4:30 p.m.
November 27 - Thanksgiving Day
November 28 - Day After
Thanksgiving Day
December 24 - Close at 4:30 p.m.
December 25 - Christmas Day
January 1, 1998 - New Year's Day
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Getting the Biggest Bang for Your Buck!
4th of July Plans In the Works The planners of Wheeling's 4th of July celebration hope that a one dollar ($1.00) contribution from each household in the community will help to provide the most festive Fourth of July ever!
That's why residents will get the chance to make a $1.00 donation via their water bills. Watch for your November water billing for details.
Several exciting new features are being planned for Wheeling's 1998 4th of July celebration.
Annual Parade New Time *
The annual parade will step off at a new time of 6:00 p.m., which allows the greatest participation possible by local marching bands and other participants. (We are happy to report that as of this writing, the Grayslake High School Band, led by Wheeling High School alumnus Paul Nielsen, has signed on to march in the parade. Mr. Nielsen's own blues band will also provide entertainment during the festivities planned after the parade.) A Taste of Wheeling *
Following the parade, the village's first ever "Taste of Wheeling" is planned and will be an opportunity to enjoy the delicious and diverse food specialties of many of Wheeling's fine dining establishments.
Spectacular Fireworks *
As dusk settles over the community, residents will then be able to view a spectacular fireworks extravaganza. Corus Bank has already signed on as the first co-sponsor of the fireworks, and the Village of Wheeling extends sincere appreciation to them for their donation.
It's not too late, however, for other local businesses to sign up as co-sponsors of the fireworks display. Please contact Village Trustee Judy Abruscato (541 -8783) for further information about co-sponsoring the fireworks or participating in the parade.
Remember, watch for your next water bill to find out how to support the 4th of July activities in your community.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
NOVEMBER
13 Resources Roundtable - Americans with Disability Act 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Wheeling Industrial Clinic 315 E. Dundee Road. Reservations required. Call 541-0170.
15 Rock 'n Ron With Ronnie Rice - Cash Bar 6:30 p.m. limiter 7:00 p.m. Entertainment 8:00 p.m. Schwaben Center 310 Weiland Road, Buffalo Grove. Reservations required. Call 541-0170.
18 Chamber of Commerce Luncheon - Featuring Village President Klatecki and Prospect Heights Mayor Rotchford Northbrook Hilton. Reservations required Call 541-0170.
30 Festival of Lights Celebration Centennial Fountain Site at Village Hall 6:00 p.m. Call 459-2600.
DECEMBER
6 through 14 Lollipop Lane
The Clauses will greet guests and see the wonderful Christmas trees. Chamber Park 251 N. Wolf Rd. Weekends 2 - 5 p.m. Weekdays 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (Parents are encouraged to bring their own cameras.) Call 465-3333.
13 Breakfast with Santa 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Community Recreation Center Ages 4-8 yrs. Resident $5 (Preregistration required)
13 end Jan. 31,1998 TPH · The Party's Here 6, 7, 8 grade party $3 per person preregistered. $5 at the door. Community Recreation Center. Call 465-3333.
16 Chamber of Commerce Holiday Luncheon - Entertainment is provided by Wheeling High School's talented and award winning Strolling Strings and Jazz Band. Reservations required - 541-0170
27 Pre-New Years Eve Party Chevy Chase Country Club 8:30 p.m. - Midnight Teddy Lee Orchestra $ 11 per person - No Reservations Required. Call 465-3333.
*Favors * Fan * Frolic * Federals
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Important Holiday Refuse Collection Information
Residents are reminded that no garbage, recyclable materials, or landscape waste shall be deposited for curbside collection before 6:00 p.m. of the day before the scheduled pickup. Moreover, all garbage receptacles must be covered with a tight fitting lid/cover or, in the case of a plastic bag, securely tied.
The landscape waste collection program will end for the season on Friday, December 12, 1997. The disposal company, Waste Management - Northwest, will not collect landscape waste after this date. The program will begin again on Monday, March 16, 1998. Waste Management - Northwest will collect Christmas trees as part of its standard village refuse collection service.
1997 Holiday Refuse Collection Schedule
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 1997
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday pick up will not be affected
Thursday pick up will be Friday, November 28. Friday pick up will be Saturday, November 29. Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25, 1997
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday pick up will not be affected.
Thursday pick up will be Friday, December 26.
Friday pick up will be Saturday, December 27.
New Year's Day, Thursday, January 1, 1998
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday pick up will not be affected.
Thursday pick up will be Friday, January 2. Friday pick up will be Saturday, January 3.
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