03/18/15 Fall 2014 Photography Contest Winners Announced
535 Duane Street | Glen Ellyn | IL | 60137 Your eNews for Wednesday, March 18, 2015 Volume 7 | Issue 14 In This Issue Fall 2014 Photo Contest Selections Announced Fire Company Seeks New Members This Month in Glen Ellyn Community News Meetings at the Civic Center 23 - Village Board Meeting, 7pm 24 - Zoning Board of Appeals, 7pm 25 - Architectural Review Commission, 7pm 25 - Recreation Commission (485 Winchell Way), 7pm Fall 2014 Photography Contest Winners Announced Entries poured in for the Fall 2014 Photo Contest and after reviewing the numerous adult and youth submissions, the official selections for the contest have been announced! Each selected photograph captured the Spirit of Glen Ellyn in many different ways. The exciting photographs featured in the Fall 2014 contest incorporates the beauty of nature, traditions and the excitement of living in Glen Ellyn. The selected photographs can be seen on the Village's website or by clicking here. Thanks to all who submitted photos for this biannual competition! Congratulations to the following residents: Adult Category: Theresa Cramer, Marci Crawford, Steve Hastings, Diana Lund, Kathleen Brennan Mammoser, Andrea McPartlin, Mark Rosenbaum, Scott Wessel. Youth Category: Juliet Chernesky, Craig Chinchilla, Jr., Madelyn Elvart, Ralph Gabric, Grace Kniefel. 26 - Historic Preservation Commission, 7:30pm 26 - Plan Commission, 7pm Rapid FW VGE eNews - Photography Selections Announced.htm[4/22/2015 3:31:10 PM] Reminders + Early voting dates are March 23 through April 4. Hours for early voting are Monday through Friday, 8:30am 7:30pm, and Saturday, 9am 5pm. Please remember the Civic Center will no longer be a polling place on election day. Question of the Week Q How can I have my child's safety seat inspected? A The Glen Ellyn Police Department offers residents free child safety seat inspections by appointment. Child safety seat inspections are critical to ensuring the Village's youngest Mark Rosenbaum - Here Comes the Sun Volunteer Fire Company Seeking New Members For the past 107 years, the Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Company has served the residents of Glen Ellyn, responding to calls for help, day or night. During these 107 years, only a few hundred men and women have shown the dedication to be able to wear the Fire Company uniform and serve. These are your neighbors, these our our friends and they represent all who call Glen Ellyn home. In 2014, the Glen Ellyn Volunteer Fire Company responded to 1350 calls for service. The Fire Company is seeking individuals who have a sense of commitment to our community and are up to the challenge of providing the residents of the Glen Ellyn Fire Protection District with the high level of service they deserve. Candidates must be: 21 years of age. Live within one mile of the Fire Protection District boundaries. Able to pass a thorough physical and background check, at Fire Company expense. Able to perform physically strenuous work. Willing to dedicate a substantial amount of time to training during the first 12-18 months while on probationary status. Dedicated to serving others as an uncompensated volunteer. Looking to be part of a small, dedicated and highly trained team of first responders. To volunteer, please contact Lt. Scott Parrish, Training Officer, at 630-469-5265 ext. 104 for more information. FW VGE eNews - Photography Selections Announced.htm[4/22/2015 3:31:10 PM] residents are protected when in a motor vehicle. If you are interested in having your child safety seat inspected, please contact the Police Department at 630-469-1187. New Businesses This Month in Glen Ellyn Norabella Boutique, 482 N. Main Street March through April 29 - Kiwanis Onion Sale, more information here or email [email protected] Quick Links 19 - League of Women Voters - Program on Antibiotics and Food Safety, Civic Center, 535 Duane Street, 7pm, more information here Village of Glen Ellyn Village Board Agendas and Minutes 20 through April 11, Village Theatre Guild - Good People, Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays 3pm, more information 630469-8230 or here Glen Ellyn Alerting Community Emergency Notification System Press Releases 21 - Coffee with the Cops - New March Date, Civic Center, 8am - 10am 21 - Celebration of Tables, St. Mark's Church, 393 North Main Street, 10am - 1pm, more information here 21 - Milkweed to Monarchs: Doing Our Part to Save the Butterflies, Glen Ellyn Public Library, 400 Duane Street, 11am or 2pm, more information here Join Our List Additional Contact Information For additional contact or emergency information, please visit us at the Glen Ellyn: Twitter, Facebook, Website, CableTV, 21 - ComEd Free Program - What is ComEd's Residential Real-Time Pricing?, Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main Street, 2pm, more information 630-545-9710 22 - Alice in Wonderland Auditions for Children, Teens & Adults, Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main Street, 2pm to 6pm, contact Dr. Maria Bakalis, Curtain Up Classroom for age group times and further information at 630-234-2776 23 - through April 4 - Early Voting, Civic Center, 535 Duane Street, Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 7:30pm & Saturday 9am 5pm 24 - League of Women Voters Candidate Forum - College of DuPage Board of Trustees, Glenbard South High School, 23W200 Butterfield Road, 7:15pm, more information here 28 - Beginning Spinning Workshop, Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main Street, 10:30am - 4pm, more information here 30 - Yard Waste Collection resumes, more information here FW VGE eNews - Photography Selections Announced.htm[4/22/2015 3:31:10 PM] YouTube, or Radio Station 1620AM. 30 - Energy Savers Forum for Small Businesses, Daniel F. & Ada L. Rice Campus, Illinois Institute of Technology, 201 East Loop Road, Wheaton, 5pm - 7pm, reservations at 630-682-6013 or [email protected] April 1 - Stacy's Tavern Museum Opens for the 2015 Season, 557 Geneva Road, Wednesdays & Sundays, 1:30pm to 4:30pm, tours call 630-469-1867 5 - Easter Brunch at Reserve 22, more information here, reservations required at 630-469-5550 COMMUNITY NEWS Volunteers Needed for Fourth of July Celebration Volunteers are needed for this year's Picnic in the Park on Saturday, June 27 and the 4th of July Parade on Saturday, July 4. Over 150 volunteers are required to help stage these memorable events each year. Even donating one or two hours to make the events fun and safe is appreciated. Volunteering can be done online at the Glen Ellyn 4th of July Committee website. FW VGE eNews - Photography Selections Announced.htm[4/22/2015 3:31:10 PM]
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