Winter 2012

Cuba News

ANNUAL TOWN MEETING

April 10, 2012

Cuba Township office

28000 W. Cuba Road

Barrington, IL  60010

7 pm

Cuba Township will hold its 162nd  Annual Town Meeting.

Originally implemented to give citizens a uniform place and time to gather, this state mandated

meeting provides an opportunity for any registered voter of the Township to speak.

 

March 1, 2012 is the deadline by which Cuba Township voters may propose agenda items, relevant to the powers

granted to the electors under the Township code, for the Annual Town Meeting.  Proposals must be written, signed

by at least 15 registered Cuba Township voters and delivered to the Cuba Township Clerk, Priscilla H. Rose.

 

Please join us–questions can be directed to the Township office at (847) 381-1924

Roberta A. Svacha, (Bobbie) 36 year trustee of Cuba Township, passed away November 6, 2011.  As the first female appointed to the position of trustee in December 1975, Svacha participated in Township business up until her death. 

 

An advocate of public service, Svacha volunteered as Chief Communications Operator and was a sworn member of the Police Department for the Village of North Barrington and served as the Treasurer for the Village of North Barrington from 1976-2009.  Professionally she worked for Universal Oil Products, Co. from 37 years. She enjoyed membership in the League of Women Voters and the  American Association of University Women and was inducted into the Barrington Area Council’s Senior Citizen Hall of Fame in 2002.  Svacha was an avid bridge player and cat lover. 

 

Cuba Township sends condolences to Bobbie’s husband, Roy.  The Cuba Township board room will be dedicated in Bobbie’s memory and renamed The Svacha Room at the monthly board meeting on February 9, 2012 at 7 pm. 

Roberta A. Svacha

Cuba Township trustee 1975– 2011

As we welcome a new year, Cuba Township sadly acknowledges change with the passing of 36 year trustee Roberta A. (Bobbie) Svacha.  Her spirit and commitment to community service will be missed.  Please see the article above for more information on Bobbie. 

 

The Township board is pleased to welcome Douglas B. Alexander to complete the remainder of Bobbie’s term.   We look forward to working with Doug and introducing him to township government.   Doug and his wife Donna have lived in North Barrington for 28 years.  As a retired telecommunications executive, Doug looks forward to giving back to the community in his service as Cuba Township trustee. 

 

A reoccurring theme in my recent newsletter columns has been the increase in requests from the community for services from the Township’s food pantry.  I am sorry to say that increased demand is still a trend.  Our Community Liaisons working diligently to ensure that each family and individual requesting assistance is treated fairly and respectfully.  They are able to fulfill requests for food after an intake interview.  Referrals can also be made for assistance outside the Township’s purview.  Anyone needing assistance can call the Township office at (847) 381-1924 to set-up an intake appointment.  

 

To end this column on a positive note, I am happy to report that our very generous community continues to amaze me with unprecedented donations of food and dollars to our food pantry.  During this past holiday season, it was heartwarming to see the volume of food come into the pantry. Additionally, our appreciation is extended to the numerous volunteers that donate their time to keep the pantry running smoothly.   Non-perishable, non-expired food donations are accepted at the Township office Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm. Monetary donations are used to replenish the pantry as supplies run low.  We thank all of you for your warmth and generosity in donations of food and volunteer service to the pantry.  Best wishes for this New Year!

                    Supervisor, DAVID F. NELSON