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july 2016
Message From
Mayor Frank A. Pasquale
It’s summertime in Bellwood again, and
every year that means a number of fun
and enjoyable events and activities are
coming up in the village for our residents and business owners. It’s
also a time for each of us to be safe and to pay careful attention to
our youth who are playing all around town.
First, I want to offer my heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended
the village’s Memorial Day Celebration that gave us all an
opportunity to say thank you to the men and women who
selflessly served our country.
I trust everyone had a safe and enjoyable 4th of July holiday, which
is the time to celebrate America’s independence. And as August
continues to approach, don’t forget to mark your calendar for two
great events: first, our residents will have a great time at the fun,
food-filled Annual Family Day Picnic on Aug. 6. Second, I encourage all parents and guardians to register their children to come to
the Ronald McDonald Mobile Unit on Aug. 12 to benefit from onthe-spot medical screenings and advice.
Have a great, safe summer!
Summer Youth Work Program Kicks Off
T
he village kicked off its Summer Youth Work Program on June 13 by providing more
than 27 teens ages 14-16 with a leg up in the job market. Village Clerk Lena M. Moreland
coordinates the program that is supported by five supervisors who gather Monday –
Friday in front of the village hall at 9 a.m. for roll call with the youth.
They are transported to various locations throughout town on the Youth Program bus to paint
curbs and beautify Bellwood.
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IMPORTANT BELLWOOD CONTACTS
Village Hall
(708) 547-3500
Police/Fire/Ambulance Emergency 911
Police (non emergency) (708) 547-3528
Police Anonymous Hotline (708) 544-5961
Fire (non emergency) (708) 547-3525
Water Bill (Billing Questions)
(708) 547-3520
Building Department (708) 547-3545
Public Works Department
(708) 547-3540
Community Service
(708) 649-3060
Human Resources
(708) 547-3500
TDD (hearing impaired)
(708) 547-0011
Summer Youth Program Kicks Off (continued)
The Bellwood Public Works and Water departments also provided 11 young adults ages
17-21 the opportunity to learn how to maintain the town’s infrastructure through street
patching, tree trimming, trash pickup, and painting hydrants and curbs under the
supervision of Marty Walker, director of Public Works, and Arnie Brown Jr., assistant
superintendent.
VFW & American Legion Host Memorial Day Service
More than 100 Bellwood residents attended the Annual Memorial
Day service on May 30 at Stevenson Park to honor veterans, and
members of VFW Post 5081 and the American Legion 500 who have
fought for America and our freedom.
Bellwood Mayor Frank A. Pasquale delivered remarks and Cassandra Taylor, a 28-year member of the U.S. Army, sang the National
Anthem under the direction of Jerry Artis, commander of the VFW
Post. Charles Moreland, Jonathan Barrett and Carlton Merritt fired
the honor guard salute and other members of the post laid a wreath
and flowers at the marker to remember fallen heroes. Cook County
Commissioner Richard Boykin attended the village’s first-ever
Memorial Day brunch for
veterans and delivered encouraging words of support.
Thanks to Village Clerk Lena
M. Moreland for coordinating
the successful brunch.
The VFW Post and banquet
hall is located at 2817 St.
Charles Rd. If you want to
join the Post or reserve the
hall, call (708) 547-6366.
Residents Get Caregiver Advice at Expo
Important Details About Gift Cards For A’s Program
Gift Card For
A's Program
Bellwood students
and their parents and
guardians should
remember the following important details
about the village’s
Gift Cards For
A’s Program:
• Bellwood has partnered with Target stores to provide
encouragement to students in 3rd – 8th grades who earn A’s
for academic excellence on their report card in the second and
fourth grading periods ONLY. For each A the student earned
in English, math, reading science and social studies classes
ONLY, they will receive a $5 Target gift card.
Faith Cathedral Church in Bellwood hosted a Caregiver Expo on
June 4 to support family members in Bellwood who are caring for
older adults (spouses, parents, older neighbors). The event was part
of Caring Together, Living Better partnership AgeOptions developed with several west suburban churches and organizations to
help family caregivers of older adults.
Bellwood Mayor Frank A. Pasquale and Bishop Derrick Dortch of
Faith Cathedral shared their personal experiences with caring for
an older loved one. Other speakers included Andrea Martinez of
Solutions for Care, which provides senior services for Bellwood and
the surrounding area, and Mattie Stevenson of Aging Care Connections, which provides caregiver support services for the area.
Bellwood Resident Named Civic Leader of
the Year
Bellwood resident Dr. Daisy Harmon Allen, who is president of
the Chicago Chapter of the National Black Nurses’ Association
(CCBNA), was honored on June 8 for her long-time service when
she was named Civic Leader of the Year at the Bellwood/Maywood
Chambers of Commerce during their first combined Annual Award
and Scholarship Banquet at Triton College.
In an example of her support for nurses concerned about gun
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• Bellwood students who attend a school in District 87 or 88
or a school outside of the village and who earn A’s on their
report card can be rewarded for their excellence.
• The gift cards are presented when the student and a parent
or guardian present a qualifying report card.
• Gift cards for the fourth quarter marking
period will ONLY be distributed on Tuesday, July 19 and Thursday, July 21 from 3-5
p.m. in the Village Hall Board Room. Report
cards can only be presented once per grading period. Proof of residency is required.
“Are you ready for some fun?”
It’s that time again for the Bellwood Family
Day Picnic! Come out and enjoy the food, games,
fishing, splash pool, car show, rides and
live entertainment for both children and adults.
FREE to all Bellwood Residents!
Saturday, August 6, 2016
11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Stevenson Park and Village Hall, Eastern Avenue
& Washington Boulevard
Bellwood Resident Named Civic Leader of the Year (continued)
Past Worthy Matron Saint John Chapter. Throughout the 38 years
she has been a nurse, Dr. Allen has played key roles in virtually
all areas of nursing, serving as a role model and mentor in underserved communities that face health disparities. She served as vice
president of Nursing Services at Evangelical/Advocate Hospitals
Systems, where she designed, implemented and evaluated
programs for nursing and community education.
violence, Dr. Allen and Rhonda Malcik recently appeared at the
Bronzeville Block Party in Chicago at 47th Street and Martin Luther
King Dr. CCNBNA advocates for nurses on the frontline of gun
violence initiatives.
Holder of a Ph.D. in health care administration, Dr. Allen is a
certified bereavement/grief counselor; a member of the Beta Mu
Chapter of Lambda Pi Alpha Sorority; and a member and OES
Free
Immunizations
Coming To Bellwood
Loyola University Medical Center’s Ronald McDonald Mobile
Unit and the Village of Bellwood are proud to host free
immunizations, physical exams, sports physicals, blood
pressure, hearing and vision screenings for
children 3-18 years old.
WHEN: Friday, August 12
WHERE: Village of Bellwood Parking Lot
TIME: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Parents and guardians must complete consent forms and bring
immunization records on the day of the appointment. Children
9 years and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
To schedule an appointment, please call Tonita S. LeShore
at (708) 547-3500 Ext. 1512.
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Bellwood Update is published monthly by the Village of Bellwood, 3200 Washington Blvd., Bellwood, IL 60104 • www.vil.bellwood.il.us
Mayor, Dr. Frank A. Pasquale, Clerk, Lena M. Moreland, Trustees: Michael J. Ciavattone, Annie N. Delgado, Gloria Holman, Dr. Phylistine Murphy,
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