the Mallard Lake Landfill gas leak

I have heard from many residents with concerns about the Mallard Lake Landfill gas leak. This is a very serious issue, and I am working to bring your questions directly to the EPA to get answers. Additionally, I have been working directly with Congressman Roskam's Office who has been instrumental assuring the interest of the homeowners is protected as we seek solutions. He personally has his staff engaged in the problem meeting with EPA in Washington, D.C. and following up locally as their work progresses.

State Senator Millner has had direct contact with the head of the ILL-EPA and we are looking for long term solutions that work. Each of our Hanover Park State elected officials has been in touch with me on this issue regardless of their alignment politically. Mr. Ramey, Mr. Crespo, Mr. Froelich, State Senator Noland. They all care that we have a solution in a most timely manner to permit the homeowners affected to have their lives returned to normal.

I will keep you apprised. Hanover Park is a rich community in high level representatives. Your Mayor is doing everything he can to assure a positive outcome and I couldn't be happier with the results thus far. I expect long term assurances that will make living in your neighborhood safer by far than most places due to the testing, oversight, and evaluation for the security of your family.

Rod

Meet Your Principal: Craig Barringer, principal, Spring Wood Middle School

Craig Barringer, principal, Spring Wood Middle School, was featured in the Daily Herald's Meet Your Principal special. This is a very nice feature that was worth sharing.

Press Release: Committee Members Needed for Relay For Life

Here is a press release from Cathy Tampir, Relay for Life of Bartlett, Hanover Park and Streamwood:

Committee Members Needed for Relay For Life of the Bartlett, Hanover Park and Streamwood

The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Bartlett, Hanover Park and Streamwood is seeking committee members to help plan this year's event, which will be held June 13-14, 2008 at Harbor Park in Hanover Park.

Relay for Life is the signature event of the American Cancer Society. It is a fun-filled, overnight event that mobilizes communities throughout the country to celebrate survivors and caregivers, remember loved ones and raise money for the fight against cancer.

Teams gather with tents and sleeping bags to participate in the largest fundraising walk in the nation. Relay for Life brings together friends, families, businesses, hospitals, schools and churches. Teams seek sponsorship prior to the Relay, all with the goal of eliminating cancer.

Volunteers are needed to organize and recruit teams, seek community support, coordinate logistics, find refreshments and prizes, plan entertainment, and lend their support in any way.

If you would like to volunteer on the Relay For Life committee, please contact Cathy at 630-213-3660. To learn more about this event, visit www.relayforlifebhps.com.

Thank you,

Cathy Tampir
Publicity Chair
Relay for Life of Bartlett, Hanover Park and Streamwood

Diversity in Hanover Park

The January 7th editorial in the Daily Herald entitled "Reach Out and Embrace Diversity" highlights some of the challenges that we face here in Hanover Park. Reaching out to all of our citizens to communicate effectively to let them know about services offered by Townships, School Districts, Community Colleges, State Government, and regional groups can be extremely difficult. But, still, we must make the effort and work together to ensure that the quality of living for all of Hanover Park's residents is improving. As the Daily Herald noted,

"So maybe it's a good idea, then, for the village and the townships and the school districts and other governmental bodies to band together to make sure their constituents are getting services they need. And to figure out exactly what services should be offered...The issue of diversity -- and how to handle it -- isn't going away in Hanover Park or most any other suburb in the area."

It is up to us to work together to do all that we can to make our hometown a great place to live. Remember, the rising tide lifts all boats. It has been my initiative as your Mayor to continue to reach out to all of the people of Hanover Park using every opportunity for growth and pride available to us. Those opportunities may be nested within our sports, organizations, government bodies, schools, businesses, Churches, or the families of Hanover Park.

The Challenge of Yes

In today's Daily Herald, Kimberly Pohl's article, Keeneyville wind turbine dealt a blow? highlights the current status of this project.

The challenge before the Trustee's is to find the alternative to "NO". The School District has been willing to meet every requirement the Village could possibly lay before them. When the village staff presents the worst case scenario before the Village Board, the value and benefits of a Wind Generator then become cloudy. As Village President, I see the huge benefits and seek solutions based on solving the problem. Presenting unrealistic suggestions are not contributing to the successful outcome we all expect today. Saying no, however that is done, is easy. Today's challenge is getting to YES.

Rod...