Village of Addison
1 Friendship Plaza
Addison IL 60101-2786

Village of Addison eNewsletter

August 2011

The Biggest Big Top in North America will go up behind Indian Trail Junior High, at 222 N. Kennedy Drive.  Parking will be available on Friendship Plaza near Village Hall, as well as at Green Meadow Shopping Center.

“Last year’s performances by Carson & Barnes were very, very entertaining, and I think anyone who came felt they got their money’s worth,” said Mayor Larry Hartwig.  “We are very glad they are coming back to Addison this summer.”

Super Saver Tickets are now available for $25, admitting 2 adults and 3 children (age 2-11) to any show.  Individual tickets are also available for $10.

At the gate, tickets will be available for $22 for adults and $10 per child, so be sure to purchase your tickets right away!  Several service organizations and churches will have tickets available.  They are also for sale during normal business hours at Village Hall, District 4 Administrative Offices and Addison Park District.

Those who wish to purchase tickets with a credit card can do so online here through PayPal. 

Shows will be held on Friday at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday at 1:30 and 4:30 p.m.

For more information, and a list of the organizations you can support by buying your ticket, click here.
 

After you’ve had the chance to sample several kinds of pizza, visit the Crime Prevention Booth to cast your ballot for the “People’s Choice” Award.

Consumer Alert: Costs are no Greater to Remove Tree Infested with
Emerald Ash Borer, says Illinois Arborist Association

Reports some tree care companies charging more to cut/remove EAB-infected trees

ANTIOCH, Ill. – Tree care companies which charge homeowners and businesses a higher fee to cut down and remove a tree because it is infested with Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) are overcharging, says the Illinois Arborist Association (IAA). Claims that it costs more to dispose of infested wood are also false. Consumer complaints concerning this practice have been reported across Illinois in recent months.

Symptoms of EAB infestation – thinning leaves, branch dieback and wood pecker feeding – are becoming apparent on ash trees throughout parts of Illinois. It is expected every county in the state will eventually be impacted, threatening the state’s more than 100 million ash trees.

Illinois Department of Agriculture Bureau Chief Warren Goetsch suggests homeowners acquire at least three bids on any project before deciding on a vendor.  Additionally, homeowners should use a vendor who has executed an EAB compliance agreement with the Department so the resulting ash wood is handled properly. 

“Competition for tree takedown and removal work should drive the price down, not up,” said Paul Deizman, Illinois Department of Natural Resources. All or part of 25 Illinois counties – from the Wisconsin state line as far south as Champaign and Vermillion Counties – are impacted by EAB.

“Companies have minimal extra expenses from EAB-infested trees, so consumers should beware of sales pitches which include hardship rhetoric. While there may

not be extenuating circumstances which impact final costs, overall the cost of disposal has actually gotten cheaper in the past five years.”

Deizman notes some companies may be missing out on interstate firewood sales they previously relied upon, but those examples are rare, and firewood sales are allowed throughout Illinois, including the Chicago area.

“Before any work is performed on trees, residents should confirm the final price for the job in relation to typical tree removal and ask if the person working is a Certified Arborist,” said Mark Younger, IAA president. Certified Arborists have the skills and training to perform jobs safely and professionally, and must maintain an industry-approved ethical standard. A complete list of Illinois Certified Arborists can be found at http://illinoisarborist.org/CertifiedArboristsNew.htm, or contact the IAA at (877) 617-8887.

Infested ash trees may be salvaged for lumber and turned into useful products. Consumers should inform arborists removing trees of their desire to reclaim lumber before trees are felled. A network of sawyers and woodworkers knowledgeable in handling infested ash logs can be found at  http://illinoisurbanwood.org.

More information regarding EAB, the internal state quarantine, and compliance agreements is available at www.IllinoisEAB.com.

Illinois Arborist Association background
The Illinois Arborist Association is a non-profit organization that educates members and the general public in proper tree care.  IAA supports research on trees and is based on the mission to “Foster interest, establish standards, exchange professional ideas and pursue scientific research in Arboriculture.”
 

Both the Addison Chamber of Commerce and its forerunner, the Addison Boosters Club, were founded by residents Elmer Krage and Richard Laux.  Mr. Krage was chief electrical engineer for Alcoa and Mr. Laux was the postmaster of Addison at the time. 

The year was 1936 and these two activists felt that the beauty of Addison was being spoiled by weeds which were over-running front yards.  Although State law had created the position of a township thistle commissioner, little was being done. 

So the Addison Boosters pressured property owners to clear the weeds.  “If they didn’t do it, we would do it ourselves,” said Krage.  About 100 residents joined the club the first  year.  Annual dues were 50 cents.  Little money was needed, none for postage or stationery.  

“Everything was by word of mouth,” Krage recalled.    “The Addison Boosters Club worked to help local people and succeeded.”

Information for this article was taken from a Supplement to The Addison Leader, dated March 31, 1976.  

For further information on this subject, visit the Addison Historical Museum, 135 Army Trail Road, Addison.  Open Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.   Phone:  (630) 628-1433.  E-mail:  museum@addison-il.org

In her spare time, Mary likes reading and also enjoys running as part of her exercise program.    
 

In his spare time, Rick enjoys coaching his son’s football, baseball and basketball teams.  He also spends time taking his daughters to and from their dance classes. 

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