Village oAf Bloolmminagdnaleac June 2015 Growth with Pride Village Extends anks to Retiring 3/50 Project Support Our Local Trustees Bob Czernek & Jim King Independents Course Operations Members Committee. AngeloCaputo's Bob has demonstrated FreshMarkets his commitment to the Bentley'sPancakeHouse community, not only andRestaurant through his elected posi- ChicagoPastry tion, but also as an active ClassicTravelandTours member of several local organizations, including EliteSportsMemorabilia the Chicagoland Italian- Enopi American Charitable GreatWraps Organization (CIACO) JackandJill'sChildren's and the DuPage Area BoutiqueLtd TrusteeBobCzernekreceivesamementoofhisservice County Project (DuCAP), KammesAutoandTruck fromMayorFrancoasTrusteeJimKinglookson. which works with under- RepairInc. AttheVillage Board meet- Bob was appointed to fill privileged children. LaCampanaMexican ing of May 11, 2015 a vacancy on the Village Jim King has served on Restaurant friends, family and resi- Board in June 1997. He the Village Board twice. MandarinBistro dents came out to say went on to run for office His first term was from MasterpieceFraming thank you to two gentle- and win four more April 1973-April 1977. Rooster’sRestaurant men who have put a total terms. During his tenure, During that time of 43 years into service to Bob was Chairman of the SportysCatering Bloomingdale hired its the Village of Traffic & Street Springsoft first administrator, Bloomingdale, 31 of them Infrastructure SpringWine&Spirits annexed the Stratford on the Village Board. Committee, a member of Square property and saw the Old Town Review Supporters Bob Czernek served as a its population quadruple Committee and village trustee for 18 con- to nearly 12,000. In 2006, BloomingdaleChamberof Bloomingdale Golf secutive years. After he was appointed trustee Commerce Course Advisory spending two years on the to fill a vacancy and was Burkhardt’sRepairsRUs,Inc. Committee. Most cur- Plan Commission and subsequently elected VillageofBloomingdale rently, he has been the Zoning Board of Appeals, (continued on page 5) chairman of the Golf New Trustees Sworn in on May 11 (Ltor) NewTrustee Coming together on the WilliamBelmonte,incum- dais for the first time, the bentTrusteeMichaelD. newly seated Village Hovde,Jr.andnew Board’s inaugural action TrusteeVinceAckerman was to adopt Resolutions of weresworninbyCircuit Appreciation for retiring JudgePaulFullertonon board members Jim King May11,2015. and Bob Czernek. Welcome to Bloomingdale! VILLAGE BOARD, COMMISSION & COMMITTEE MEETINGS Thepublicisencouragedto attendallBoardand Commissionmeetings REGULARMEETINGS OFTHEVILLAGEBOARD 2ndand4thMondayofevery month7:00p.m.–VillageHall COMMITTEEOFTHEWHOLE 3rdMondayofthemonthsJanuary- March,MaythruNovember. 1st and3rdMondayinApril. FirstMondayinDecember. 7:00p.m.–VillageHall HaveyounoticedtheactivityattheNWcornerofLakeStreet&Bloomingdale Road?Bymid-summer,theunoccupiedcornerofLakeStreet&Bloomingdale PLANCOMMISSION Roadwillbeabeautifulsitewitha50-ftstonemonumentwiththewords 1stand3rdTuesdayofevery VillageofBloomingdalestretchedacrossit.Awrought-ironstylefencingwill month7:00p.m.–VillageHall stretchoutsome45feettoeithersideallowingVillagebannersfeaturing ZONINGBOARD majorcommunityeventstobetastefullydisplayed. TheBloomingdaleGarden OFAPPEALS ClubiscurrentlyworkingwiththeVillageonalandscapedesigntocomplete Sixtimesayearorasneeded thepark-likelocation.(Digitallyenhancedphoto) BOARDOFFIREAND POLICECOMMISSIONERS Stay in Touch 3rdThursdayofeverymonth 4:00p.m.–VillageHall Consider signing up for the Village’s E-News, which would be delivered weekly to your email address. POLICEPENSIONBOARD QuarterlybeginninginJanuary This is a good way to keep up with 4thMonday timely information on news, services 5:00p.m.–VillageHall and events in and around town. And in the case of an unusual event, such as BUSINESSPROMOTION last winter’s polar vortex, the Village is COMMITTEE able to get out critical information to 1stFridayofthemonth all subscribers as it becomes available. 9:00a.m.–VillageHall TosignupfortheE-News,goto LIBRARYBOARDOF www.villageofbloomingdale.organd TRUSTEES clickonVillageNewsontherightside 2ndWednesdayofeverymonth ofthehomepage.Clickon“SignUpforVillageE-News.”It’seasyandfree! 7:30p.m.–Library SEPTEMBERFEST COMMISSION Village of Bloomingdale Elected Officials 2ndThursdayofthemonth FrancoA.Coladipietro William Belmonte Michael D. Hovde FebruarythroughNovember Village President Traffic and Streets Planning, Zoning 6:30p.m.-VillageHall & Environmental BLOOMINGDALEFIRE JaneE.Michelotti Bill Bolen Concerns Village Clerk Finance and PROTECTIONDISTRICT Administration Vince Ackerman BOARDOFTRUSTEES TRUSTEES Intergovernmental and 3rdThursdayofthemonth Judi Von Huben FrankBucaro Community Relations 4:00p.m.–Firehouse, Public Safety Facilities, Infrastructure 179S.BloomingdaleRoad ThankyoutoresidentMaryEllenJohnsonforthephotooftrilliuminbloom inMeachamGroveWest. 2 A Message from Mayor Franco It’s Easy to be Green In Bloomingdale ThemonthofMaybroughtachangetoourVillage BoardasBobCzernekandJimKingbothretiredafter many,manyyearsofdedicatedservicetoourcom- Shredding Event munity. I’dliketopersonallythankbothBoband BHHS Starck Realtors Jimfortheirsupportandcounselduringmyfirsttwo 181 S. Bloomingdale Road yearsasMayor.Theirwillingnesstoshareboththeir Saturday, July 18 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. experienceandinstitutionalknowledgemadethem aninvaluablepartofourteam.Theircommitment Electronic Recycling toBloomingdalewilllongberememberedandappreciated. Bloomingdale Township: Electronics maybebroughttothe AtthesametimeIamgratefultohaveMichaelHovde,Jr.backforasec- ondterm,andwelcomebothVinceAckermanandWilliamBelmonteto HighwayDeptat6N030Rosedale theVillageBoard.VinceandBillareenthusiasticaboutBloomingdaleand AveinBloomingdaleonthefirst arecommittedtocontinuingourvisiontore-imageBloomingdaleand Saturdayofeverymonthfrom strengthenourbusinesscommunity. 8:00a.m.to12:00p.m.(exceptfor holidayweekends).TheTownship Asyouhaveprobablynoticed,wehavestartedconstructionofournew programlimitedtoresidentswith monumentwallandIamveryexcitedabouttheprogresswehavemade proofofresidency.Visit toestablishanidentityatthenorthwestcornerofBloomingdaleRoadand www.bloomingdaletownship.com LakeStreet. Bloomingdaleprettymuchgrewuparoundthatintersection for details. andIhopeyouwillbepleasedwithwhatwearedoingtheretobeautify ourLakeStreetcorridor.Readmoreaboutitunderthephotoonp.2.Iam Prescription Medicine: happytosaythatwearepartneringwiththeBloomingdaleGardenClub Bloomingdale Police onthelandscapeplanforthesiteandthankthemfortheircontributions. Department, 201 S. Watchthecorner’stransformationasthesummerprogresses,alongwith Bloomingdale. The somenewdevelopmentsonLakeStreet! program is for unused prescriptions and Speakingofsummer,it’salmosthereandIhopeyou’relookingforwardto expired over-the- itasmuchasIam.TherearesomanyfamilyeventsinBloomingdale-Sunshine Serenadesatthelibrary,SummerReadingProgram,LunchtimeFuntimefor counter drugs kidsinOldTownPark,Bloomingdale’sGotTalent,theOasisPool,Tuesday generated by residents. No com- eveningconcertsinOldTownPark,andexhibitsattheParkDistrictMuseum, mercial or institutional waste includingawonderfuloneontheCivilWar,startingonJune27.Therearealso will be accepted. Please remove monthlycarshowsatStratfordSquareMall,NationalNightOut,aHeroesVS medications from original con- Half-Pintssoftballgame,theIceCreamSocialandsomuchmore. tainer and put in a plastic bag before dropping off to any loca- MostoftheeventsImentionedareinthisAlmanac,buttheVillage’s tion. Any personal information weeklyE-newswillbringyouup-to-dateonothereventsaswelearnof should be blacked out for safety. them.Or“Like”usonFacebooktocatchthelatestpost! Never place loose needles/sharps Enjoythesunshine! into waste or recycling bins. MayorFranco SCARCE Environmental Education 630-545-9710 The permanent Household Hazardous Waste collection has a NEW LOCATION! 156 Fort Hill Drive (Fort Hill Dr. and Jefferson Ave.) BothMayorFranco Naperville andVillageClerk For more information on times & JaneMichelotti accepted items - couldn’tpassupan http://www.scarceecoed.org/ opportunitytopick upsomegreat SCARCE also offers Holiday Light flowersandveggies Recycling all year long. attheBlooming- daleGardenClub Visit http://www.dupageco.org FlowerSale. to download a copy of the 2015 Recycling Guide from DuPage County. 3 www.villageofbloomingdale.org Water System Protection Latex Paint Editor’s note: We received several questions from readers regarding the article published in the April Almanac regarding Cross Connection Control Devices. Recycling Available We hope the article below clarifies those questions. June 15-July 15 Community public water supplies are required by State regulations to maintain LatexPaintRecyclingtakes active cross-connection control programs to protect the safety of water con- placeatWoodridgeGreene sumers. Increased health and safety protection for water consumers ValleyWastewaterTreatment necessitated by recent backflow incidents across the country and within Illinois Facility,7900SRoute53, have increased enforcement of cross-connection regulations. WoodridgefromJune15,2015 CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL DEVICE -July15,2015,Mon-Fri,8 a.m.-2p.m.andSaturday,July • Compliance is required for commercial 11,2015,8a.m.-2p.m. and residential connections - Don’t forget your annual inspection for your Residentscandropofftheir cross-connection control device for usableunwantedlatexpaint your irrigation system will be due in duringthedesignatedsummer the month of May. Reminder letters collectionslistedabovefreeof were distributed in the 1st week of charge.Usablepaintispaint May. Failure to have the device tested thathasnotbeenfrozen,is and certified will result in the discon- lessthan10yearsinageand nection of water service and will not be restored until compliance with IEPA hasnotbeenmixedwithother requirements and the Village Code is verified and a $250 reconnection fee is paid. The inspection and certification must be performed by a licensed products.Thepaintwillbefil- plumber; for further protection consider hiring a plumber trained in cross- teredandre-blendedintoa connection control to check your home. varietyofcolors,types,and finishes.Therecycledlatex • Compliance is suggested - resi- paintwillbedistributedtores- dents are also encouraged to identsforfreebeginningJune install a hose bib (sill cock) vac- 22ndduringthesamehours uum breaker on every single hose andlocation.Paintisoffered bib (sill cock) to isolate garden freeofchargetoanyresident, hose applications thus protecting business,non-profitetc.in the potable water supply, which 5-galloncontainers. is the most common offender of contamination. The device can Leftoverunusablelatexpaint be purchased at any local hard- shouldbeconsolidatedinto ware store for less than $7.00. onecontaineranddriedwith For more information, please contact the Village of Bloomingdale Water catlitter,sawdustoranother Production Division at 630-671-5830 or email [email protected] absorbentmaterial(ie.oil absorbent).Oncethepaintis Annual Water Report Available Online completelydry,itcanbe putoutwithregulargarbage The Water Quality Report for 2015 can be viewed online at curbsidepickup. Besureto http://www.villageofbloomingdale.org/730/Water-Quality- removethelidonthepaint Report-Calendar-Year-2014 This report contains important can,sothewastecompany information about the source and quality of your drinking drivercanseethatthepaintis water during 2014. dry. If you would like a copy of the 2015 Annual Quality Report mailed to your home, please call 630-671-5830. No Change in 4th of July Refuse Pickup There will be no holiday change to the garbage pick-up schedule as the 4th of July holiday falls on Saturday this year. 4 Hydrant Flushing Begins June 1 Summer Branch Collection Begins Reminder: The Village Services - Utilities Division will be performing the annual July 20 Hydrant Flushing Program beginning June 1, through June 18. The program will be performed during the daytime hours of 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Please DO NOT WASH LAUNDRY during the flushing hours, as rust staining of the clothing may result. Residents with water softeners are encouraged to check the cycle time of their softeners so that the unit does not regenerate during this period. The schedule was published on p. 10 of the April 2015 Almanac, but you can check when your area will be affected through the link on the Village’s home page at ww.villageofbloomingdale.org Questions?PleasecontacttheWaterDistributionDivisionat630-671-5830. Free Mulch Available at Village’s Public Works Facility Followingthethreescheduledbranchcollections–Spring,Summerand Fall,thecontractortubgrindsthebranches,aswellasVillagewoodwaste, intoahighqualitymulchproduct.ThismulchisusedonVillageproperties andisavailableforpickuptoallVillageresidentsforhomeuse. TheSummerBranchCollection willbeperformedunderthe Mulch is currently available at the Public Works Facility, 305 Glen Ellyn directionoftheVillage Road, 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please bring contain- ForestryDivisionbeginningon ers, a shovel and gloves, as well as proof of residency. Monday,July20.Thisfree For more information, call the ForestryDivisionat630-671-5800. serviceisonlyavailabletosin- glefamilydetachedresi- Dispose of Flags Respectfully dences. Just a reminder that there is a Flag Drop Box located Branchesmustbeoutby7:00 next to the Founders Gazebo near the corner of a.m.onMonday,July20,but Bloomingdale Road and Fairfield Way. shouldnotbeplacedatthe curb/pavementedgemore Bloomingdale VFW Post 7539 sponsored the place- thanoneweekearlier. ment of the repository to ensure flags are disposed of properly. VFW member Jerry Bertrand has collected Formoreinformationabout and burned well over 12,000 flags in the last eight branchpickupguidelines,go years the flag drop box has been there. towww.villageofblooming- dale.organdtypein“branch Retiring Trustees pickup”in“Searchthissite” ontheright side at the top of (continued from page 1) the homepage or call the Forestry Division at to two morefullterms,foratotalof13years. 630-671-5800. Inbetweenhistermsastrustee,JimwasamemberofthePlanCommission Intheeventofseverestorms, andZoningBoardofAppealsfrom1994-2006,servingthelast10yearsas theVillagewillprovidestorm Chairman.AsTrustee,hehasbeentheBoardLiaisontoanumberofinter- damagecollectionofwoody governmentalorganizations,andLiaisonforCommunityCommunications branches½inchto6inchesin includingtheVillageAlmanac,Villagewebsite,SeptemberfestCommission diameter.Pleasecontactthe andLibraryBoard.TrusteeKingalsodemonstratedhiscommitmenttothe ForestryDivisionat630-671- community,asanactivememberofSt.IsidoreChurch,theBloomingdale 5800within72hoursofstorm LionsClub(41years),andFriendsoftheLibrary. forbranchcollection. BobCzernekandJimKingwereeachacknowledgedfortheirdedicationand commitmenttoBloomingdalewitharesolutionrecognizingandexpressing appreciationfortheiryearsofexemplaryservice. 5 www.villageofbloomingdale.org Winnebago Cub Scout Pack 414 Digs In to Plant 200 Seedling Trees Army Trail to be Closed for Railroad Crossing Repairs Beginning June 21 CanadianNationalRailway hasscheduledrepairsofthe ArmyTrailRoadgradecross- ingcommencingat8a.m.on June21,2015andconcluding onorbefore6p.m.onJune 27,2015.Completeclosureof ArmyTrailRoad(fromGary AvenuetoCountyFarmRoad) willberequiredforthedura- WinnebagoCubScoutPack414,alongwithsomefriendsandfamily,made tionoftheproject. quickworkofplanting200seedlingWhiteSwampOakandSugarMapletrees onApril25attheBloomingdalePublicWorks.Itwasarainyday,butthatdidn’t Aproposeddetourrouteuti- dampentheenthusiasmoftheseyoungcitizens.Thepottedseedlingtreeswill lizesGaryAvenuetothe benurturedbystaffatPublicWorksuntiltheyarebigenoughtobeplanted north,SchickRoadtothe atvariouslocationsthroughoutthevillage.Thanks,kids! westandCountyFarmRoad tothesouth.Advanceclosure New is Year - Bloomingdale Community signswillbedisplayed14days priortotheactualroadclo- Giving Garden sure. Threegardens,locatedatthenorth endofSpringfieldPark,willbeplanted, tended,andharvestedbytheBloom- ingdaleGardenClub,RoselleParkDis- trictGardenClub,andUniversityof VILLAGE IllinoisExtensionDuPageMasterGar- deners.ALLproducewillbedonatedto ALMANAC theBloomingdaleTownshipFood Pantryandotherlocalfood ispublishedbi-monthlybythe pantriestohelpthoseinneed. Village of Bloomingdale Comingin2016: Community membersmayrentagarden Mary Ellen Johnson, space;plant,tend,andharvest Editor theirproduce;andgettoknow Addressallcorrespondenceto: otherlike-mindedgardeners. All VillageofBloomingdale communitygivinggardenerswill 201S.BloomingdaleRoad beencouragedtoperiodicallydo- Bloomingdale,IL60108 nateaportionoftheirproduce forareafoodpantries. A“DonationStation”willbeonsite. GardenClub 671-5600 membersandtheMasterGardenerswilltransportdonatedproducetothe foodpantries. Articles and information for Watchforthe2016Winter/SpringBloomingdaleParkDistrictbrochureto the AUGUST issue of the learnhowyoucanbecomeaCommunityGivingGardener. Almanac must be submitted to Mary Ellen Johnson by ThePartnersinthisendeavorareBloomingdaleParkDistrict,Bloomingdale JULY 6; email GardenClub,RoselleParkDistrictGardenClub,UniversityofIllinoisExtension [email protected] DuPageMasterGardenersandtheVillageofBloomingdale.DonorsincludeBall dale.il.us Horticulture,Len’sAceHardwareandMayorFrancoColadipietro. 6 SCAM ALERTS: What to Know and Do Illinois Law About Scams in the News Enforcement Torch Run Events Crooksusecleverschemestodefraudmillionsofpeopleeveryyear.Hereare someofthelatestscamstolookoutfor. Amazon Gift Card Scam Sunday,June7marksthe2015 IllinoisLawEnforcementTorch If a merchant other than Amazon.com asks you to pay using an Amazon Run,thesinglelargestyear- gift card, it’s probably a scam. 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It looks like it’s from the U.S. Postal Service – but it’s not. It says that if you “print the attached form and take it to your local post office, you can pick up your package and avoid penalties.” The message might also include a link for more details. Here’s the truth: the e-mail is bogus and there is no package. And if you download the attachment or click on a link, you’re likely to end up with a virus or malware on your device. A sure sign an e-mail is a scam - if you hover over the link in the e-mail, it won’t show the official website of the supposed sender – in this case, the U.S. Postal Service website. Stay a step ahead with the latest information and practical tips from the nation’s consumer protection agency. Browse FTC scam alerts by visiting the following website: www.consumer.ftc.gov/scam-alerts. John Johnson wears the 2015 SO Questions or concerns? contact Officer Dawn Odoi at (630) 529-9868. hat & t-shirt, as well as his gold medal for the 100-meter dash. Forsale:TheBloomingdalePo- liceDepartmentalsohas2015 TorchRunitemsforsale:T-shirt, $15;BaseballCap,$15;TorchRun Pin,$5;allthreefor$25. Formoreinformationortomake adonationtoSpecialOlympics, callOfficerDominickCorsigliaor OfficerJinHanat630-529-9868. Welcometonewpatrolofficers(ltor)MichaelGiovenca,Yelana MalinovskayaandJosephBattaglia,hiredtoreplacedepartmentmembers who’veretiredormovedoutofstate.Theyarecurrentlyinfieldtraining withourofficers.WelcomeAboard! 7 www.villageofbloomingdale.org CHARACTER COUNTS! Announces 2015 Awards Masterpiece Framing Receives CHARACTER COUNTS Business Award 2015CHARACTERCOUNTS!AWARDHONOREES:(ltor)CyndiBringer,Helen Price,CynthiaHunn,MichaelHovde,Jr.,SandyVanGundy,MattPulchalski(Master- pieceFraming)KathyOgden,GeraldMarshall,JohnVertnikandKandyJones. Cyndi Bringer –Recognized for volunteer work she performs after school as a teacher at Westfield Middle School involving students in various after school events and for her compassionate and caring nature. MichaelD.Hovde,Jr.–Recognizedforexhibitingoutstandingtraitsofcaring, Masterpiece Framing located goodcitizenshipandleadershipinvariouscommunityentities,includingSchool at 109 S. Bloomingdale Road, District13EducationFoundation,BloomingdaleParksFoundation,Chamberof received the Character Counts Commerce,andLakeParkStudenttoBusinessPartnership. business award. For eight CynthiaHunn–RecognizedforhervolunteerserviceatDuJardinSchoolasan years, the frame shop's activeparent,assistingbothteachersandstudentsandforherleadershipin owner, Matt Puchalski, served DuJardin’s 50thAnniversarycelebration,aswellashercommitmenttothe as a volunteer judge for a District13EducationFoundation. district-wide Lions Club pho- KandyJones–Recognizedforherservicetovariouscommunityorganizations tography contest. In addition, andevents,includingBloomingdaleHistoricalSociety’sMemorialDay his frame shop matted the Remembrance,schoolpresentationsatDistrict13,CHARACTERCOUNTS! photos for inclusion in a silent Coalition,andforhermemorablebookreadings astheLibrary’sSchoolLiaison. auction for charity. He has also provided gifts-in-kind to KathyOgden–Recognized for her service and dedication to School District the local Boy Scouts as well as 13 students, staff, school board, and community, including promoting and to the Bloomingdale Chamber supporting fundraisers, organizing meal deliveries, and for her active partici- of Commerce. pation in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. GeraldMarshall–Recognizedformanyyearsofcommunityserviceasayouth Don’t Forget baseballmanager,StratfordLakesHomeOwner’sAssociation,Bloomingdale Our Troops Chamber’s50MenWhoCook,Bloomingdale-RoselleRotarycommunityservice projects,andforhisyouthacademicinterventionmentoring. BloomingdaleVFWPost7539 HelenPrice–Recognized for promotion of the Bloomingdale Garden Club continuestosendmonthlycare and Bloomingdale Artist Association events. She was also recognized for packagestoourtroops assisting with the Village’s Salvation Army Angel Tree and DuPage PADS hol- overseas.Youwouldbe iday meal collections. surprisedatthevarietyofsmall itemsthataresoappreciated SandyVanGundy–Recognizedforherlongstandingcommitmenttothe byourtroops.Pleaselookat BloomingdaleCHARACTERCOUNTS!Coalition,Sandywasalsorecognizedfor http://vfw7539.org/supportour thecaringshedemonstratesonadailybasissupervising,mentoring,andmoti- vatingparkdistrictstaff,andforgoingoutofherwaytoassistcustomers. troops.htmforsuggestions. Itemscanbedroppedoffat JohnVertnik-Longtime Bloomingdale resident, realtor and volunteer, John theBloomingdaleFireStation, was recognized for his 22 years of volunteer service on the Bloomingdale 179S.BloomingdaleRoad. Business Promotion Committee and for his 44 years of service (longest mem- ber) to the Bloomingdale Lions Club. 8 Septemberfest 2015 BeaFriendtoSeptember- festand the Joe Draghi It’s not quite summer yet, but plans for SeptemberfestScholarship! the 42nd annual Septemberfest are well underway. TheSeptemberfestCommission Held on Saturday, wouldliketoinviteallBlooming- September 12 in daleresidentsandbusinessesto Old Town (Lake & supporttheJoeDraghiSeptem- Bloomingdale), the berfestScholarshipFund. This full day begins fundannuallyprovidesscholar- with the annual shipstoBloomingdaleresidents parade stepping betweentheagesof16and20. off from DuJardin IfyouhaveenjoyedSeptember- School at 11a.m. fest,havebeenascholarshipre- and emptying into cipient,oraretheparentofa the Old Town recipient,won'tyoupleasecon- area. sideracontributiontohelpkeep Returning theJoeDraghiSeptemberfest will be the Scholarshipgoing?Anydonation food vendor wouldbegreatlyappreciated. and crafter Name(asyouwishittobelisted) booths, a variety of ________________________________ entertain- ________________________________ ment and the traditional Address________________________ evening ________________________________ crowd-pleas- ing band Phone__________________________ performance. Email___________________________ This year Hi- Infidelity will Iamenclosingacheckfor rock the stage. (cid:1)$20 (cid:1)$50 (cid:1) other Recipients of Makeyourcheckormoneyorder the Joe Draghi payabletotheVillageofBloom- Septemberfest ingdale.Pleaseput“September- Scholarship festScholarship2015”inthe will be pre- memoline. sented shortly after the Mailto: opening cere- FriendsofSeptemberfest, monies and c/oVillageofBloomingdale, the ever-pop- 201S.BloomingdaleRoad, ular car show Bloomingdale,IL60108. begins at 12:30. Also returning this year will be the family amusement rides hosted at the St. Paul Church parking lot across from Old Town. The rides will be open for “preview night” from 5 – 10 p.m. on Friday September 11 with a special wristband price. Rides will reopen at Noon on Saturday and remain open until 10:00 p.m. on Saturday night. Applications for food vendors, crafters, parade participants, and car show exhibitors can be found on the village’s website at ScholarshipsponsorSusanSargent www.villageofbloomingdale.org/258/Septemberfest ofB’daleBank&Trust,Scholar Plan to join your friends and neighbors at HristoGanev,MayorFranco& Bloomingdale’s traditional end of the summer event. scholarshipsponsorMarkMichalak ofJerseyMike’s. 9 www.villageofbloomingdale.org DuPage Regional Business Outlook Focuses on Doing Business in Illinois ‘Take a Bite Out of Crime’ on August 4 TheBloomingdalePolice DepartmentandtheBloomingdale ParkDistrictsponsorthe32nd AnnualNationalNightOutAgainst MayorFrancoattendedtheDuPageCountyRegionalBusinessOutlookon Crime,onTuesday,August4,from May5attheDruryLaneConferenceCenter.Theeventwaswellattended 6:00p.m.–9:00p.m.atthe andthecrowd hadanopportunitytohearfromGovernorRauneraboutour BloomingdaleParkDistrictand economicconditionandopportunitiestoleveragethemanyadvantagesof CircleParkarea.Hotdogs, doingbusinessinIllinois!” Inaddition,DianeSwonk,ChiefEconomistand hamburgers,chips,cookies,etc.will SeniorManagingDirectorofMesirowFinancial,(anindependentdiversified beprovidedfreeofcostbetween financialservicesfirm) providedaglimpseintoherviewsonthenational 6:00p.m.–7:30p.m. Thepoolis economyinaperiodofsluggishgrowth.Sheadvisedthecrowdtoremain opentoallattendingtheeventand cautiouslyoptimisticastheeconomymovesfurtherinto2015. Pictured(lto organizedgamesandprizesare r)areRTAChairmanKirkDillard,DuPageCountyChairmanDanCronin, scheduled.Anyquestions,contact MayorFrancoandformerDuPageCountyChairmanBobSchillerstrom. OfficerDawnOdoiat(630)529- Help Prevent Polluted Runoff Water 9868.Thiseveningthanksthe NeighborhoodWatchBlock Polluted runoff water, occurs when rain and melting snow carry pollutants Captainsandparticipating from streets, parking lots, yards and construction sites, and wash them residents. Pleaseconsiderjoining into our storm drains. Some of these pollutants are motor oil, anti-freeze, usforthisfree,fun,familyevent commercial fertilizers, and pesticides. andhelpusto“TakeaBiteOutof Crime!”Inconjunctionwiththe Bloomingdale residents, you can help! event,theannual“HeroesVSHalf- Your everyday activities can have a large impact on the PintBaseballgametakesplaceat7 water quality in and around the Village of p.m.inCirclePark.Seep.12for Bloomingdale. By taking simple steps around your moredetails. home or business, you can help to reduce the amount of polluted water, which enters our storm drains and makes its way untreated, to our local waterways. Please keep debris from homes, lawns, pets, and vehicles out of all storm drains. Remember, any- thing that enters a storm drain is untreated when it eventually finds its way into a lake, river, or stream. Household Hazardous Waste: Never dumpanykindofhouseholdhaz- ardouswasteintoastormdrain!Theseareitemssuchaspaint,varnish, cleaners,acids,etc.Theseitemsneedtobetakentoanapprovedhazardous wasterecyclingcenter. Report Spills & Other Water Pollution: Report all spills that are potentially life threatening or hazardous in nature by calling 911. 10