NEWS & EVENTS 1999 - Jan/Feb/Mar
Congratulations to the Christmas Decorations Contest winners of 1998:
1st) Dernulc Family, 940 Otis 4th) Scheidt Family, 935 Meadow
2nd) Wheeler Family, 704 Howard 5th) Perez Family, 715 Warren
3rd) Minarich Family, 214 Davis 6th) Furlane Family, 1200 Belleview
Thanks to all the residents who made our Village even more beautiful than last year and a sincere "Thank-You" to the judges who took time out from their busy holiday schedule to judge the decorations.
Snow was on everyone's mind, but the amount that came was surprising. Our street crews worked around the clock during this year’s major snowstorm and Wortmann Construction was hired to remove as much snow as possible from critical intersections. We thank all residents and businesses for their patience during this time and a heartfelt "Thank-You" to the dedicated street department employees who got us out from under!
Hello to Joliet Construction and Mining Equipment Company, newly located at the old brick yard property at 1808 Moen Ave. The Company sells and repairs large machines used in mining. Welcome to Rockdale!
Sidewalk repair program will be underway again as soon as the weather warms up. If you are interested in having sidewalk work done, call Trustee Sam Wyke at 729-2963. (Village splits 50/50 with the resident)
We are happy to inform our residents that the Low Level Radioactive storage facility that attempted to locate in a Rockdale warehouse has been eliminated from the Licensee’s application and that all contaminated sand bags have been removed from the site. The village board had fought long and hard to block the facility from locating within village limits.
Senior Day will begin again on Thursday, March 11th at 5:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. Paul Shimek is planning on of his surprise meals and bingo will be played after. ALL residents 55 years or older is warmly invited to attend this evening event. Stop in and bring a friend!!
Memorial Day Parade will be Monday, May 31st at a new kick-off time of 11:30am from the grade school. It promises to be bigger than last year’s event.
Spring Garage Sale will be April 23rd and 24th (Friday & Saturday) from 8:00-3:00pm. Fill out the form in this newsletter and return it with $1.00 to the Village Hall in order to be in the listing.
Visit our newly built pavilion in the park for all residents to enjoy. Thanks to Trustees Fred Murphy and Sam Wyke for volunteering to oversee the bidding and construction processes. Updating of the playground equipment for our little residents is next on the list.
The "Rockdale Community Festival - 1999" is now being planned. The date for the event will be the weekend of August 27th. WCCQ Radio Station, Antique Cars, Hot Rods and possibly a carnival are under consideration. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!! Call Nancy at 725-1434 or Sam at 729-2963 with ideas or to volunteer or drop in at the Volunteer Kick-Off meeting to be held on March 25th (Thursday) at 7:00pm at the Village Hall.
To fill a need in the area for adequate animal adoption programs, VCA Animal Hospital, 220 N. Hammes in Joliet has begun an adoption center to help place beautiful animals in loving and trusting homes. If you are interested, call VCA at 729-0770. To help sustain this program, VCA is running a continuous raffle for cash prizes, with tickets pulled every couple of months. Donations to help support the adoption program are welcome as well as old blankets, towels, collars, etc. Stop in and see the facility!
The Village will continue to address skunk concerns this year with trapper Rick Bailey working for the Village, but if your pet does come into contact with one, a solution other than tomato juice is being recommended by Paul Krebaum, a chemist with Molex, Inc., Lisle, Illinois. The formula is comprised of simple ingredients – 1 quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide, ¼ cup of baking soda, and 1 teaspoon of liquid soap. Normal bathing procedures should be used to protect the pet’s eyes. Following application, the solution should be rinsed off the pet with tap water. Please DO NOT TRY TO STORE THE SOLUTION or keep any excess solution after use.
Reminder: 1999 Village Stickers purchased after March 1st cost an additional $25 and if you receive a ticket the cost increases another $6.
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Entry Form
VILLAGE OF ROCKDALE… ANNUAL SPRING GARAGE SALE
April 23rd & 24th, 1998 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Name, Address, Phone: ________________________________________________________
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List some items: ______________________________________________________________
Please return this slip to the Village Hall with $1.00 before April 19th to pay for advertising. Listings will be available at the Village Hall and Henry’s Hot Dogs.
(Note: Entry form in this mailing only)