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For Immediate Release 9/11 Remembrance On Tuesday, September 11, 2007, the Village of Skokie Fire Department will dedicate a moment of silence with a bell ceremony beginning at 8:58 a.m. at the flagpole of each of its Fire Stations. Station Locations: Fire Station 16 - (Headquarters) - 7424 Niles Center Road 8:58 a.m. - Fire Department personnel assemble For more information, contact the Skokie Fire Department at 847/933-5320. Released by Public Information Division For Immediate Release Downtown Skokie Information Folders Available The Village of Skokie now offers information folders that detail the current economic development now in Skokie’s Downtown and in other areas of the community. Inside each folder, prospective developers or residents will receive information about Downtown Skokie development, including a brochure from the Skokie Public Library, the Skokie Chamber of Commerce and a current issue of the Independent Merchants of Downtown Skokie (IMODS). Several Village publications are also included in the folder. For more information on how to obtain a Downtown Skokie information folder, please contact the Village Manager’s Office at 847/933-8257 or email info@skokie.org Released by Public Information Division For Immediate Release Personal Preparedness Lecture for the Disabled and Elderly The Village of Skokie Human Services Division, the Advisory Commission on Human Services and the Advisory Commission on Disabilities offers an informational lecture on Personal Preparedness during emergencies. The informational session will take place at Oakton Community Center, 4701 Oakton Street, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3, 2007. The general public is welcomed. Representatives from the Skokie Police, Fire, and Health Departments will speak at the event, including a representative from the American Red Cross. The gathering will provide information on how to prepare yourself and family members in the event of emergency situations. For more information, please contact the Human Services Division at 847/933-8208. Released by Public Information Division For Immediate Release The Skokie Fire Department to Host an Open House and Gas Can Exchange The Skokie Fire Department will host an Open House on Sunday, October 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Fire Station #17, 8157 Central Park Avenue. All Skokie residents and families are welcome. The Fire Department Open House combines a variety of exciting and educational activities for the entire family. Highlights of the event include high-angle rope rescue and vehicle extrication demonstrations and an opportunity to meet “SPARKY”, the fire service mascot. The Fire Department also encourages residents to bring old metal gas cans to the event to trade in for free new, environmentally friendly gas cans. By replacing these existing, older style cans with newer plastic gas containers, harmful vapor emissions can be reduced by 75%. For more information on the Fire Department Open House and Gas Can Exchange, please contact the Skokie Fire Department at 847/982-5340. Released by Public Information Division For Immediate Release Skokie Offers Easy Water Bill Payment Options 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 the Finance Department at Village Hall, located at 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 Finance Department at 847/933-8418. Released by Public Information Division |
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