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Year One in Boomer Country When the Schaumburg Boomers opened the gates for the inaugural game on May 25, fans were lined up, eager for a chance to see the area’s newest baseball team. That enthusiasm and community support was prevalent throughout the season as over 150,000 fans visited Boomers Stadium. The Boomers goal was to become a franchise that provides a first class fan experience for every fan and aims to create lasting impressions by providing a product that is fun, affordable, welcoming, and family friendly. Judging by the community response, the team succeeded in doing just that. The Boomers finished fourth in the 14-team Frontier League, establishing their presence as a popular summer destination for families, birthday parties, and corporate outings. With entertainment acts like Jimmy Buffett cover band Parrothead Express, and loveable mascot Coop, as well as weekly fireworks shows and souvenir giveaways, fans found something to enjoy in Boomer Country, in addition to a winning baseball team. Through various initiatives, the Boomers aim to give back to the community and seek to partner with local schools and other non-profit groups to be a positive and contributing member of this community. Visit www.boomersbaseball.com. Schaumburg Baseball Stadium is located at 1999 Springinsguth Road. Call 847.461.FOWL (3695). Next season begins May 16, 2013. Seventh Annual Community Ornament The village is offering its seventh annual ornament for sale for $15. The ornament is custom-designed and handpainted to depict the 50th anniversary of the Schaumburg Township District Library. To order, call 847.923.3606. Older Adult Market at the Schaumburg Barn: Next Date December 14 The Older Adult Market is a choicestyle food pantry that distributes fresh fruits, vegetables, and other basic food items to older adults in the community and their households free of charge. Typically, food items include fresh produce, rice and beans, canned fruits and vegetables, cereal/oatmeal, and canned chicken/tuna. The market is open from 1pm until 2:30pm (or until the food runs out) and is held in the upper level Great Hall at the Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive. Participants must sign in to the market and acknowledge that they are 60 years of age or older, but no ID or other documents are required. A caregiver may pick up food for those who are unable to travel, after a proxy letter is signed. For more information and to get 2013 market dates, contact Kiran Chaturvedi at 847.524.7496 or the Greater Chicago Food Depository at 773.248.FOOD. Police Sergeant John Nebl Certified as National Crime Prevention Specialist The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) and National Crime Prevention Association (NCPA), in partnership with the Bureau of Justice Assistance of the U.S. Department of Justice, last year developed the first national certification program to recognize a new standard of professional development for crime prevention practitioners across the country. This summer Police Sergeant John Nebl was certified as a Police Sergeant National Crime Prevention Specialist (Advanced). Sgt. John Nebl Nebl was the first person in the State of Illinois to obtain NCPS certification and among the first 36 people recognized nationally. “The NCPS certification is designed to provide a higher standard of recognition to all of those hard-working practitioners committed to prevention and public safety efforts in our communities,” said NCPC President and CEO Ann M. Harkins. Sgt. Nebl joined the Schaumburg Police Department in 1987 and has served as a patrol officer, evidence technician, field training officer, defense tactics instructor, and master firearms instructor. In 1998 Nebl was assigned to the Crime Prevention Unit to initiate the department’s Crime Free Multi-Housing (CFMH) program. In that capacity, over the next eight years, he assisted in the development of the residential rental ordinance and was selected as a national trainer for the International Crime Free Association and has assisted many communities in adopting the CFMH program. His current duties as the Community Relations Sergeant, include Crime Prevention, CFMH, Citizens’ Police Academy, and working with the media as the department’s Public Information Officer. 2 W I N T E R 2 0 1 2 http://www.boomersbaseball.com http://www.boomersbaseball.com http://www.boomersbaseball.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of The Cracker Barrel - Winter 2012

The Cracker Barrel - Winter 2012
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Older Adult Market Final Date
Santa Flies In
Fire Extinguisher Recycling Event
Arts & Entertainment
Business News

The Cracker Barrel - Winter 2012