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For Immediate Release CPR Classes The Skokie Fire Department offers CPR class on January 16 and February 20. The class is located at station 16, 7424 Niles Center Road. The class runs from 6:30 to 10 p.m. and covers infant, child, and adult CPR. Residents pay a $15 refundable fee. Non-residents pay a $20, non-refundable fee. Save a life, register for a class today! Call 847/982-5340 to register. This class is not certified for health-care professionals. Released by Public Information Division For Immediate Release Seniors – Catch a STAR The Skokie STAR (Senior Transit for Area Residents) offers members five days of curb-to-curb service on a first-come, first-served basis for a small monthly fee. The program is available to Skokie residents who are at least 65 or who have ADA Paratransit Certification. Members can arrange for a ride by calling a toll-free number an hour to an hour-and-a-half in advance. The program is available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is no limit to the number of rides. Trips are limited to Skokie locations, although there are pre-approved medical stops outside of Skokie. To become a STAR member, call 847/676-STAR (7827) or the Human Services Division at 847/933-8208. Released by For Immediate Release Skokie ’s Budget Recognized Again For the fourteenth consecutive year, the Village of Skokie has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). This significant achievement recognizes that Skokie’s budget satisfies nationally accepted guidelines for effective budget presentation. The award also recognizes a significant achievement and commitment by the Village Board and staff in meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting for fiscal year 2007, in effect from May 1, 2006 through April 30, 2007. The GFOA states that in order to receive the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award a budget must be rated as proficient in the following categories: how well the entity’s budget serves as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide and a communications device. Released by Public Information Division For Immediate Release Skokie Public Library Trustees Election The election for the Trustees of the Skokie Public Library will be held April 17, 2007. Candidates must file their petitions, statements of candidacy, an optional loyalty oath, and receipt for statement of economic interests with the Village Clerk between January 29 and February 5, 2007 during business hours of 8:30 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. The Village Clerk’s Office is located in Village Hall at 5127 Oakton Street. Released by Public Information Division For Immediate Release Skokie Offers Easy Water Bill Payments The Village of Skokie offers two easy methods to pay water bills. The first method is a free automatic withdrawal from a checking account. The form for this program is available online at www.skokie.org and at Village Hall at the Finance Department, 5127 Oakton Street. The Village also offers online payment for water bills. A convenience fee is added to the payment amount. Payments may be made with a Discover or MasterCard. To make an online payment, follow the link from the front page of www.skokie.org to the Illinois E-Pay system. For more information on water billing and payment schedules, contact the Village Water Billing Department at (847) 933-8418. Released by Public Information Division For Immediate Release Alternate Side Parking The Alternate Side Parking Program is in effect from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seven days a week, after any snowfall of 2" inches or more. The program stays in effect for at least two days. After a 2" snowfall on even days of the month (January 2nd, 4th, 6th, etc.) all vehicles must be moved to the side of the street with even-numbered addresses. On odd days of the month (January 1st, 3rd, 5th, etc.) all vehicles must be moved to the side of the street with odd-numbered addresses. Residents will be informed that the program is in effect by an “alert” warning siren that will sound at the start of the alternate side parking or at 7 a.m. each day the plan is in effect. The siren will sound again at 6 p.m., after which residents may move their vehicles to the opposite side of the street. Cable television subscribers will be alerted to the start of the Alternate Side Parking Program through the Village emergency override system at 6 a.m., 7 a.m., 8 a.m., and 6 p.m. To check if the program is in effect, call 847/675-SNOW (7669). Released by Public Information Division For Immediate Release Village of Skokie Fine Arts Commission Grants The Village of Skokie Fine Arts Commission offers two types of grants to Skokie organizations promoting art and cultural diversity. The Cultural Arts Grant, also known as a Short Grant, is available to Skokie schools for in-school performing arts programming. The maximum grant level is $250.
The Project Grant, also known as a Long Grant, is available to organizations that offer artist-in-residency programs and other fine arts programming. The Village matches state funds to support this grant. Grant amounts vary.
Applications are available online at www.skokie.org or by contacting the Public Information Division at 847/933-8257. Released by Public Information Division For Immediate Release Skokie ’s Howard Street Improvement Project Recognized The Village of Skokie’s recent Howard Street Improvement Project has received recognition from the Suburban Branch of the Metro Chapter of the American Public Works Association. The Village will receive the 2006 Project of the Year Award in the Transportation category for the multi-year project. The award acknowledges the excellent interrelationship between the Skokie Public Works Engineering Division, consultants, and contractors who worked together to complete the project. Released by Public Information Division For Immediate Release Fire Safety The Skokie Fire Department offers the following fire prevention tips:
It is also suggested to have your heating system checked annually by a qualified professional. If you use portable heaters, make sure they have at least three feet of clearance around them while in operation. For more information, contact The Fire Prevention Bureau of the Skokie Fire Department at 847/982-5340. Released by Public Information Division For Immediate Release Burn Awareness Week Burn Awareness Week, observed February 4 through 10, is designed to provide an opportunity for burn safety, awareness and prevention. The Skokie Fire Department wants to remind everyone to take burn prevention and preparedness very seriously. Fire preparedness starts with maintaining working smoke alarms on every level of the home and familiarizing every family member with an escape plan. There are hundreds of tips on preventing burn injuries in homes. Some are as simple as supervising children; setting the hot water thermostat at a safe level and keeping all hot items, matches and lighters away from children. Following basic first aid procedures helps to treat burns appropriately. For additional information, please contact the Skokie Fire Department, Fire Prevention Bureau at 847/982-5340. Released by Public Information Division For Immediate Release Skokie Citizen Police Academy The next session of Skokie’s Citizen Police Academy begins Tuesday, March 6. The classes are free and open to adults who live or work in Skokie. The 12-week class is held on Tuesdays from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Skokie Police Department, 8350 Laramie Avenue (Corner of Laramie and Main). The course covers a wide variety of topics, including the canine unit, criminal and civil law, crime prevention, patrol procedures, Tactical Intervention Unit, Safety Awareness for Everyone (S.A.F.E.), juvenile law, evidence, traffic stops, 911 telecommunications, and use of force and investigations. To enroll in the class, please call the Skokie Police Crime Prevention/Community Relations Unit at 847/982-5919. Released by Public Information Division For Immediate Release American Heart Month Take care of your heart during February’s American Heart Month. While heart disease is one of the leading causes of death, there are many things a person can do to reduce the risk of heart disease. These include keeping blood pressure in the normal range, having an acceptable cholesterol level, maintaining a good level of physical fitness and eating right. In recognition of American Heart Month, the Skokie Health Department offers Cholesterol Screening, Lipid Profile, and Body Composition Analysis for $2 off the regular prices throughout February. In addition, Blood Pressure Screening and the February 15, 2007 Nutrition Clinic/Lecture is offered to Skokie residents at no charge. Regular costs are:
If you would like more information, contact the Skokie Health Department at 847/933-8252. Released by Public Information Division For Immediate Release 2007 Skokie Community Video Awards The Skokie Cable Television Commission, a volunteer advisory committee, invites you to submit your locally produced, non-professional video program for inclusion in this year’s video awards competition. Applications are available online at www.skokie.org and in the January/February issue of NewSkokie. Please submit entries by March 12, 2007. The Cable Television Advisory Commission was created to advise the Village Board on matters pertaining to cable television, promoting local access programming, effective use of education and government access channels and the recent addition of the municipal wireless system. The commission meets the last Tuesday night of each month. For additional information, contact the Public Information Division at (847) 933-8257. Released by Public Information Division For Immediate Release National Child Passenger Safety The Skokie Police Department is joining with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and will be participating in National Child Safety Week February 11 to17, 2007. The Skokie Police Department is encouraging parents, grandparents and child care providers to ensure that all children are properly restrained while riding in a motor vehicle. The Department will ticket all drivers who do not have children seated securely with a safety belt or age-appropriate safety seat. For more information, please contact the Skokie Police Crime Prevention/Community Relations Unit at 847/982-5919. Released by Public Information Division |
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