SPRING 2010/ VOL. 19 NO. 1

Frank A. Pasquale/MAYOR • Lena M. Moreland/VILLAGE CLERK • Village of Bellwood, 3200 Washington Boulevard, Bellwood, IL 60104
MESSAGE
FROM THE
MAYOR by
Frank A. Pasquale
SPRING 2010/ VOL. 19 NO. 1
Senior Ball Is A Blast!
A
s this
lingering
recession
continues to force
major corporations,
small businesses, nonprofit organizations, cities, states, families
and individuals to make changes and
budget adjustments, Bellwood is no
different. These times call for us to make
prudent decisions about how money is
spent, how much is spent and when it
should be spent.
However, residents can rest assured that
I am dedicated and the village clerk,
our board of trustees and my entire
administration is committed to keeping
Bellwood moving forward.
To that end, being a good steward of your
tax money is a top priority. We always have
a citizens’ first philosophy when we create
future budgets and make decisions about
spending.
As we prepared the fiscal year 2010 budget,
we faced unique challenges. Rising
inflation, record fuel prices, decreased
consumer spending and a loss of jobs have
required the village to diligently evaluate
all expenditures. With revenue projections
considerably lower than initially projected
in fiscal year 2009, we have worked hard
and smart to present a balanced budget.
There is much work ahead of us, but as a
team we will continue to provide the best
possible services for our residents. We have
an abundance of talent and diversity in
our community, and it will take all of us
working together to keep Bellwood a great
place for families and businesses. My entire
administration is prepared and we want
residents and business owners to work with
us to meet the important challenges of
the day.
The success of the Annual Senior Valentine
Ball on Feb. 6 at the Villa Brunetti Banquets
Hall in Franklin Park continued to resonate
with village seniors and seniors beyond our
borders. More than 300 seniors dressed in
pin-striped suits, evening dresses, “gators”
and heels danced until the midnight hour to
the tunes of DJ John Woodhouse’s mixes
of blues, dusties, steppers and jazz. Host
Ramonski Luv, V103 radio personality, kept
the event moving as seniors enjoyed tasty food
and raffle prizes. A special round of applause
goes to Village Clerk Lena Moreland, Mayor
Frank A. Pasquale and committee volunteers.
Bellwood Co-Hosts Homeowners Loan
Modification Outreach Event
Last Nov. 21, the Village of Bellwood, in conjunction with Cong.
Danny K. Davis, Voice Of Community Ministerial Association
and the National Association of Realtist Investment Division
assisted homeowners in saving their homes. The partnership was
a success and prompted the following letter to the village:
We want to thank the Village of Bellwood for giving VOCMA the
opportunity to conduct a Homeownership Outreach event to provide
assistance and counseling to the many families who live in Bellwood and
surrounding communities who are in need.
Over the past years we have facilitated many educational workshops
and conducted many one-on-one counseling sessions. We anticipate
assisting and educating many more families within our various
communities, providing outreach forums and workshops in 2010.
VOCMA will host and facilitate quarterly financial literacy workshops.
VOCMA will conduct quarterly fair housing, rental and predatory
lending products and practice workshops.
(Since) Nov. 21, VOCMA has counseled 81 homeowners who live in the
Village of Bellwood. Every homeowner that we serviced wanted to stay
in their home. We assisted families with budgeting and gathering
documents needed for the loan modification application. Of the 81
families we serviced, 20 percent have received loan workouts. We
continue to communicate with 50 percent more families in re-negotiating with their lenders and we continue to help the remaining 30
percent of families who are in hardship and need loan refinancing. One
major challenge we faced was communicating with the lenders. Many
lenders have just starting assisting homeowners in the “Making Home
Affordable” program.
We thank the Village of Bellwood for allowing us the opportunity to help
the homeowners who live in Bellwood.
Phyllis Logan
Vice President of Operations/Housing Counselor
Voice Of Community Ministerial Association, NFP
Workshops are inclusive of home maintenance for renters and home
maintenance and rehab (refinancing and $203,000 loan products) for
existing homeowners. Our outreach is for renters, first-time
homebuyers and current home owners. We will continue our focus on
“Making Homes Affordable” and help families with loan modification
applications. VOCMA anticipates serving 400 or more clients
during 2010.
Nicor Begins Installing Gas Main
Nicor began installing a new gas main on March 8
and the work will continue until July. Representatives from Nicor’s subcontractor, Tradewinds, will
contact homeowners to schedule home visits to
replace your gas utility. Affected streets are:
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Adams Street
Bellwood Avenue
Bohland Avenue
Eastern Avenue
Harrison Street
Jackson Street
Linden Avenue
Madison Street
Monroe Street
Rice Avenue
Van Buren Street
Wilcox Avenue
Bellwood Avenue to Eastern Avenue
Harrison Street to Madison Street
Harrison Street to Jackson Street
Harrison Street to Jackson Street
Bellwood Avenue to Eastern Avenue
Bellwood Avenue to Eastern Avenue
Harrison Street to Madison Street
Bellwood Avenue to Eastern Avenue
Bellwood Avenue to Eastern Avenue
Harrison Street to Jackson Street
Bellwood Avenue to Eastern Avenue
Bellwood Avenue to Eastern Avenue
Hundreds Receive Christmas Baskets At Giveaway
Bellwood’s Annual Christmas Basket giveaway program last Dec.
19 helped about 250 needy families in the community during the
holiday season. The program provided each family with a food
basket for a Christmas dinner and gifts for minor children in
the family.
Food baskets were donated by the Bellwood Food Depository,
Leamington Foods, Alcor Can Company, McKinley Elementary
School, Hancock Engineering, Strategic Project Management Inc.
and other businesses; private donations from residents and
citizens throughout Illinois also were made.
Special thanks go to Jesse Williams, community liaison for the
mayor’s office, who coordinated the event along with the many
volunteers who assisted. Heartfelt and special thanks go to the
management of Berkeley General Dollar for the donation of
children’s toys.
ComEd Helps Military Personnel
Through C.H.A.M.P. Program
ComEd launched a new program in January 2002 to assist
activated members of the U.S. military, National Guard and
Reserves who have been called to active duty with paying
their electricity bills. The program, called ComEd Helps
Activated Military Personnel (CHAMP), offers a package
of benefits to assist activated military personnel who reside
within ComEd's service territory. There are approximately
26,000 members of the U.S. National Guard and an
estimated 3,000 - 5,000 may be eligible for the program. At
the beginning of 2003, ComEd made the decision to extend the
program indefinitely. Since its inception, the program has been
widely used by those determined to be eligible.
Breakfast With Santa A Holiday Hit
“A resounding success” and “so well planned, so well organized”
were some of the compliments offered after the “Breakfast with
Santa” at the Best Western Hotel in Hillside last Dec. 12. More
than 200 residents enjoyed a hot buffet breakfast with Santa. The
free community event included a pancake, egg, hash brown and
sausage breakfast and Christmas music. Children received a
complimentary photo with Santa, enjoyed a meet and greet with
Ronald McDonald, live entertainment featuring Those Funny
Little People and a traditional Christmas stocking filled
with goodies.
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Some of the available benefits include:
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Cash Stipend
Deferred Payment Plan/Installment Payment Plan
Extended Due Dates (preferred due dates)
Cancellation of Late Charges (late charge exemption)
Deposit Reduction and/or Refunds
Budget Payment Plan
To apply, contact ComEd CARE at (888) 806-CARE (2273).
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Stranger Danger Program Teaches Valuable Lessons
develop skills to avoid danger. “As our preschoolers grow more
independent, we still need to supervise them closely and teach them
about dealing with strangers,” said Officer Pates. “Alerting them to
‘Stranger Danger’ can help them to be safe and reduce parents'
anxiety. It also helps children to make smart choices that enhance
their safety, thus making them smart and not scared.”
Crime prevention experts say there’s more to educating children
these days than giving “stranger danger” advice. Parents must teach
their children how to identify and avoid dangerous behaviors and
improper actions.
More than five years ago the Bellwood Police Department introduced
the Safe School Program for preschoolers and kindergarteners in the
community to teach them the importance of paying attention, being
safe, smart, protecting themselves from strangers, and how to dial 911.
Bellwood Police Officer Cassius Pates oversees the program and
recently visited the Lincoln Primary School to help the preschoolers
Fire Prevention Essay Contest Attracts
Young Writers
Shamia Marks of Jefferson Elementary School and Danny Reedy of
McKinley Elementary School were named winners of the Bellwood
Fire Department’s annual essay contest last October, which was Fire
Prevention Month. The topic of the contest was “Why fire safety
is important to me.” The contest was open to all 3rd graders
attending school in Bellwood. The winners were presented with a
bike and certificate from Fire Chief Andre Harvey and firefighter
Doug Dombek.
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Advice & Tips From The Bellwood Departments
From Police Chief Robert Collins
From Building Commissioner Robert Soto
Shed light on the situation: Install motion lights in
the low-light areas around your house and garage.
A light deters would-be burglars.
To close on a sale or purchase of a property in a
timely manner, we recommend that customers
complete and submit the following:
Drivers, do not leave your vehicle running unattended with
the keys inside. This is a moment of opportunity for carjacking
and thieves.
From Fire Chief Andre Harvey
What’s your plan in the event of a fire? Include
these points in your fire escape and home
safety plan:
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a final water bill (paid in full)
affidavit for escrow
letter of direction (must be on letterhead of escrower)
copy of the contract
original survey (will accept copy of survey)
receipt from sidewalk inspection, if needed
Additionally, all outstanding building code violations and/or
police fines must be paid.
• Make sure smoke alarms are located on
every level of the home and outside all sleeping areas
• Change the batteries in your smoke detectors twice a year
• Know two ways out of every room
• Keep all exits clear
• Establish a safe meeting place outside
• Know your local emergency phone numbers
• Practice your escape plan once a month with everyone in
the household
From Finance Department Supervisor Daisy Mallet
Customers occasionally inquire as to why their water bill is higher
than normal. After having their plumbing system checked, the No.
1 reason is water leakage. A leaky toilet or a leaky faucet is sure
to increase your water bill. Check your home for water leaks
frequently, and make the necessary repairs.
The 2010 vehicle stickers went on sale Jan. 4 and the 2009 stickers
will expire on April 30. All 2010 vehicle stickers must be displayed
by May 1.
Senior News You Can Use
Art Class
Gift Shop
The Senior Citizen Center in Bellwood offers seniors a chance to
work in various media such as water colors, acrylics, pastels and
oils, and receive instruction in basic drawing. Classes take place
every Tuesday at 9 a.m. There is a fee for enrollment.
West Suburban Senior Services Gift Shop offers a variety of
handmade craft items, baby gifts and seasonal decorations at a
reasonable price. Shoppers may purchase items between 10:30 a.m.
- 1:30 p.m. Monday - Friday at the Senior Citizen Center in
Bellwood. Gift certificates are available.
Bingo Party
Bingo is held every Thursday beginning at 12:15 p.m. at the
Bellwood and Hodgkins congregate meal sites.
Brain Games
Seniors are invited to learn fun ways to improve their memory.
Sessions are scheduled every Wednesday from 12:15 - 1 p.m. at the
Senior Citizen Center, and at the congregate meal site in Hodgkins.
There is no charge.
English As A Second Language Class
Internet Café
West Suburban Senior Services is hosting basic computer classes
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 - 11 a.m. at the Senior
Citizen Center in Bellwood. The Wednesday class is taught in
Spanish. There is no class fee.
Legal Assistance
The Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago is
available to assist seniors with legal concerns. Seniors should
contact West Suburban Senior Services for more information.
Line Dancing
This class meets Monday from 10 - 11 a.m. at the Senior
Citizen Center in Bellwood. There is no fee, and new students
are welcome.
Exercise Class – Audio Tape
This class is an enjoyable way to increase strength, build endurance
and improve movement. The class is held Monday - Friday, 10 10:30 a.m. at the Senior Citizen Center in Bellwood, and 10:30 11:00 a.m. at the Hodgkins meal site.
Seniors are invited to participate in this enjoyable form of exercise
on Friday at the Senior Citizen Center in Bellwood from 9:30 - 10:30
a.m., and Fridays from 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. at the congregate meal site
in Hodgkins. There is no charge.
Lunch Reservations
Our two nutrition sites offer seniors an opportunity to enjoy lunch
at the location closest to their home, and the chance to socialize
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with good friends and meet new friends. All meals are nutritious,
delicious and contain one-third of the recommended daily amount
for seniors. Both nutrition sites require advance reservations. The
suggested contribution for meals is $2. Transportation to the Senior
Citizen Center in Bellwood and to the Hodgkins meal site can
be arranged.
Podiatry Clinic
Dr. Gary Trent, staff podiatrist, sees patients in Bellwood every
Thursday and through pre-arranged home visits. Podiatry services
include routine foot and nail care. Dr. Trent accepts Medicare assignment. Appointments are necessary for all services.
Rules of the Road
The following students
residing in Bellwood were
placed on the honor roll for
the second trimester at
Immanuel Lutheran School
in Hillside:
This review class is being conducted by staff from the Illinois
Secretary of State’s office on April 16 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the
Senior Citizen Center in Bellwood. There is no fee, but reservations
are required.
Chanel Brown
Mia Funches
Amber Reese
Arielle Reese
Stepper Dance Class
Jefferson Elementary
School
Beginners and advanced students are welcome in this free class
that is offered on Thursdays from 10:30 -11:00 a.m. at the Senior
Citizen Center in Bellwood.
Tax Filing Assistance
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) is providing
free tax filing assistance at the Senior Citizen Center in Bellwood
for low- and middle-income seniors age 60 and older. The service is
available on Thursdays through April 8 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Appointments are required and may be made by telephoning the agency.
Wii Bowling
This computerized recreation is being offered every Tuesday
from12:30 - 1:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Center in Bellwood. It is
being scheduled at the Hodgkins meal site.
Yoga Class
This free class is offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 10 a.m. at the Senior Citizen Center. Participants learn basic movement and relaxation techniques that can improve health, body and
mind. New students are welcome.
Proviso Township Hosts Senior
Exemption Outreach
On March 10, the Proviso Township Assessor’s Office hosted an
outreach to assist residents in completing their Senior Freeze
Application Forms. For the past six years Roxanne Lesus, deputy
assessor-CIAO, has helped residents fill out forms and notarize them
on the spot, free of charge, in addition to providing other homeownerrelated services and offering a homebound notary service for seniors.
If you need more information on these services, call (708) 449-4304.
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Congratulations
3rd Grade Super
Honor Roll
Bianca Aguirre
Lovie Binion
Jada Brown
Erik Cano
Scarlette Dorado
Nicole Garcia
Kyndall Mallett
Jaevon McCoy
Martell Radcliff
Sebastian Samudio
Rocio Ugarte
Amar Walker
Marcus Walker
Jalen Whitehead
Kalyn Whitehead
3rd Grade
Honor Roll
Michelle Agbefe
Mahogany Bonds
Juan Garcia
Jammie Herhold
Autumn Houston
Shamia Marks
Tamia Myles
Nathan Oquendo
Daylen Parker
Bruce Triche
Iyeisha Williams
4th Grade Super
Honor Roll
Daniel Carreon
Jaquelyn Echeverria
Julian Fraga
Cayla Greer
Melissa Garcia
Sadiya Khan
Kyla Kirkendall
Marisol Lopez
Alexa Lucero
Daniel Ramos
Reena Riley
Devin Williamson
James Wilson
Marc Anthony Winfied
4th Grade
Honor Roll
Deveon Bryant
Yolanda Cooremans
Vanessa Damian
Devon Head
Alexis Johnson
Darius Maya
David Miranda
Brian Montano
Emily Ramirez
Raul Rivera
Felipe Reyes
Harmon Robinson
Tyshia Rodgers
Demarkus Singletary
Sharina Scott
Damian Vega
5th Grade
Super Honor Roll
Steve Carreno
Leslie Favela
Kendall Griggs
Kimberly Herrera
Nazia Khan
Devon Jackson
Mariah Reed
Denisse Reyes
Christian Uribe
Lakyra Washington
5th Grade
Honor Roll
Leslie Agbefe
Jessundra Anderson
Kiarra Carter
Alondra Cervantes
to Our Honor Roll Students!
Nathalie Moreno Dorado
Turmaine Jackson
Joshua Johnson
Dariyon Minor
Ivan Olivas
Alexis Patterson
Tashara Royster
Jonathan Taylor
Tanesha Walker
St. Joseph High School
2nd Quarter Honor Roll
A Honor Roll
Davis Brown
Darnissa Gray
Amber Hawkins-Downing
Vanessa Hollingshed
Rachel Johnson
Lindsay Lowery
Ashley Matthews
DeAndre McCarney
Blake McCullough
Arrealle Owens
Aisha Payton
Jonathan Pullum
Lamar Reynolds
Cydney Robinson
Sergio Salazar
Matthew Sanders
Wayne Simon II
LaToya Spears
Brian Thomas Jr.
Kiara Wallace
William Wallace
B Honor Roll
Brandon Becerra
Paul Chavez
Torrence Delaney
Paris Dilworth
Darian James
Timothy Kelly Jr.
Alexandria Rhodes
Timothy Washington
Jayda Whitlow
Kimberly Williams
Thurgood Marshall
3rd Grade
Principal’s Scholar
Kentrel Honorable
Dajha Keys
3rd Grade
Super Honor Roll
Kameron Bedford
Mikayla Watkins
4th Grade
Dadrianna Gibson
Emmanuel Coronado
6th Grade
Aniya Brown
Annabel Calderone
Samantha Castillo
Jenee Evans
Kayla Feazell
Alize Griffin
Keshaun Judah
Kia Moody
Tiana Pittman
Laura Rivas
Dasia Rushing
Ketwone Saners
Kyla Warren
Maurice Weldon
3rd Grade
Honor Roll
Naia French
Amaia Howard
Phillip Jackson
Thomas McCants
Marie Seno
Zachary Fuentes
Zyariel Greer
4th Grade
Jeffrey Johnson
Aleshia Robinson
Mikhalia Stanciel
Destiny Weldon
Nasier Williams
Andrew Dean
Nyah Peaches
Ta’Jae Pickett
Lonyea Robinson
Andre Williams
Mickey Brown
Te’Arra Winters
Latavia Reley-Wilson
Davin Coleman
5th Grade
Aaliyah Akins
Fernando Estrada
Morrell Jamison
Zechariah Watkins
Mykia Martin
Tiana Hamilton
Memorial Park District
Eisenhower Day Camp
Youth Ages 6-12 Years
June 14 – August 6
8-One Week Sessions
9 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Before Camp 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
After Camp 5 – 6 p.m.
Included in the fee
Swimming, Arts & Crafts, Nature, Cooking, Archery,
Weekly Special Events, Sports, Camping Skills,
&Much More!
Fees: $120 per week
$96 for the July 4, 5 Day Week
Limited Enrollment so SIGN UP EARLY!
Call (708) 547-3900 Ext. 4 for details
Not a school sponsored program
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Grand Opening of Nursing Program
The Bellwood Resource Center at 145 Eastern Ave.
kicked off the Collins Certified Nurse Assistant Training
Program with a grand opening on Dec. 18 that was
attended by Mayor Frank A. Pasquale and Village Clerk
Lena M. Moreland. The six-week program is approved
by the Illinois State Board of Education and the Illinois
Department of Public Health, and consists of 128 clock
hours, 88 hours of class/lab time and 40 hours of
hands-on experience in the hospital/long-term
care setting.
Jeannetta Montgomery, who works for WGN, gave a
PowerPoint presentation on the particulars of the program and Sherwonna Barron, program director and a
RN/BSN, delivered remarks and invited guests to enjoy
refreshments. Two holiday gift baskets were raffled and guests received a small gift bag with a Collins CNA program stress ball, pen
and hair products from Ampro. Guests toured the facility and were
offered free blood pressure screenings by certified nurse assistants.
Spring Maintenance Tips For Your Home
• Replace your furnace filter
• Clean the kitchen exhaust hood and air filter
• Check your electrical system
• Always have a multi-purpose fire extinguisher accessible
• Replace all extension cords that have become brittle, worn
or damaged
• Inspect and clean dust from the covers of your smoke and
carbon monoxide alarms
• Make sure the light bulbs in all
your fixtures are the correct wattage
• Review your fire escape plan
with your family
• Consider installing a lightning
protection system on your home
• Protect all your electrical appliances
from power surges and lightning
• Have a professional air
conditioning contractor inspect
and maintain your system as
recommended by the manufacturer
• Check for damage to your roof
• Run through a severe-weather
drill with your family
• Repair all cracked, broken or
uneven driveways and walks to
help provide a level walking surface
• Protect your home from sewer
or drain back-up losses
• Check all the fascia and trim for
deterioration
Replace or clean your furnace filter.
It should be checked once a month and
replaced or cleaned as needed. Some
filters are reusable and are supposed to
be taken out, washed with a hose and
re-inserted. A dirty filter can lower the
efficiency of the heating/cooling
system, increase heating costs and
cause fires.
Clean the kitchen exhaust hood and
air filter.
Keeping this clean of cooking grease
will help keep a stovetop fire from
spreading.
Check your electrical system.
• Look for burn marks at the main
electrical panel; they can be a sign of
arcing inside the panel, which can
easily lead to a fire. Loose connections
or damaged insulation can cause the
arcing. Note: Only a qualified electrician should remove the front
panel cover.
• Check your water heater
• Check the shutoff valve at each plumbing fixture to make
• Trip and reset the circuit breakers regularly.
sure they function
• Clean clothes dryer exhaust duct, damper and space under
the dryer
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• Remove any combustible materials such as paper boxes or
flammable liquids from the area near the main electrical panel.
Sparks caused by arcing inside the panel can ignite material stored
nearby.should be unplugged and checked by an electrician or
repair shop.
Things you can maintain:
• Check all electrical outlets for loose-fitting plugs. They are an
indication of a worn-out receptacle. Worn receptacles should be
replaced as they cause overheating and fires. Also check electrical
outlets and switches to be sure they work properly. If any switches,
outlets or receptacles do not work, have a qualified electrician
determine the problem and fix it to avoid fires inside the walls of
your home.
• Clean the outside condensing unit screen of leaves.
• Install safety covers to help protect children from electrical
shock. Any appliance or tool that gives even the slightest shock
should be unplugged and checked by an electrician or repair shop.
Repair all cracked, broken or uneven driveways and walks
to help provide a level walking surface.
• Check the condensate hose to be sure it is not blocked with algae.
• Listen for unusual noises.
Check for damage to your roof.
Signs include missing, curling, cupping, broken or cracked shingles. Pooling or ponds of water that fail to drain from flat roofs may
indicate low areas and inadequate drainage.
This will help prevent guests and family members from slipping,
tripping or falling.
Always have a multi-purpose fire extinguisher accessible.
Make sure it is Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listed or Factory
Mutual (FM) approved. Check the gauges to make sure they are
charged and ready to use.
Make sure the light bulbs in all your fixtures are the
correct wattage.
The light fixture manufacturer recommends the correct wattage. If
too high a wattage bulb is used in a light fixture, heat produced
inside the fixture can lead to fire inside the fixture, ceiling or wall.
Consider installing a lightning protection system for
your home.
Protect all your electrical appliances from power surges
and lightning.
Have a professional air conditioning contractor inspect and
maintain your system as recommended by the manufacturer.
Maintenance should include:
Protect your home from sewer or drain back-up losses.
Check all the fascia and trim for deterioration. These areas can
become weathered and worn and may lead to potential
water damage.
Check your water heater
• If you have a gas-fired water heater, check to make sure it is
venting properly. Light a match next to the vent and wave it out
(don't blow it out). See if the smoke is pulled up into the vent. If it
isn't, have a professional inspect and repair it. Otherwise, carbon
monoxide and other combustibles can build up in the home.
• Check around the base of your water heater for evidence of
leaks. If your water heater is over 5 years old, it should be checked
monthly for any leakage or rusting at the bottom. If water leakage
or rust is found, the water heater should be replaced.
Check the shutoff valve at each plumbing fixture to make
sure they work.
• Cleaning the evaporator coil
Know the location of all valves and what equipment and water
lines they serve. Teach all family members.
• Lubricating fans and motors
• Tightening or changing the belts
Clean the clothes dryer exhaust duct, damper and space
under the dryer.
• Checking electrical safeties
• Checking the drain pan for leaks
Poor maintenance allows lint to build up in the exhaust duct and
cause fire.
• Testing the capacitors
• Check the condensate drain
Replace all extension cords that have become brittle, worn
or damaged
• Test the crankcase heater
• Calibrating the thermostat
• Visually checking the wiring for potential short circuits
These steps can help decrease the chance of fire, save money
by making the system run more efficiently and help prevent
breakdowns.
Exposed wires may cause arcing, which will produce heat and can
start a fire. Care should also be taken to keep appliances and their
power cords away from water or a heat source because this will
damage the cord's insulation.
Inspect and clean dust from the covers of your smoke and
carbon monoxide alarms.
Spring Maintenance Tips For Your Home
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Memorial Park District Swim Lessons
Memorial Park Summer Pool Passes
Saturday Afternoons
Proviso West High School Indoor Pool
2010 summer pool passes are a great value
In District
April 17 – June 12
Choose
1:00 p.m. Class
2:00 p.m. Class
3:00 p.m. Class
Fee: $42 – 45 Minute Lessons
Instruction Provided By:
The Ultimate Swim Club
For More Information About The Lessons Or The Swim Team
Club Contact Ted @ (708) 547-3900 Ext. 3003
Not a school sponsored program
I M P O R T A N T
BELLWOOD PHONE NUMBERS
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) 547-3509
TDD (hearing impaired)
(708) 547-0011
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Family Rate (any combination
Out of District
$109
$139
Individual – Youth or Adult
$55
$79
Additional children living at home
$15
$15
$40
$60
of four immediate family members)
included on a family pass)
Senior Citizens (55 years of age and
older) with proof of age
Family pool pass only $89 if purchased between May 1 - June 1.
1st Week
2nd Week
3rd Week
4th Week
Tuesday
Monday
Tuesday
Tuesday
Noon
Bellwood Lions Club
Stimac’s, 4843 Butterfield Rd.,
Hillside
7:00 p.m.
Bellwood Youth Baseball
Village Hall Community
Room
Noon
Bellwood Lions Club
Noon
Bellwood Lions Club
6:00 p.m.
Memorial Park Board Meeting
The Center at Stevenson Park
3101 Washington Blvd.
7:30 p.m.
Planning Commission
Meeting
Village Hall Board Room
7:00 p.m.
Zoning Board Meeting
Village Hall Board Room
Wednesday
6:00 p.m.
Chamber of Commerce
Call (708) 547-5030
Tuesday
Noon
Bellwood Lions Club
7:00 p.m.
United Way Board of Directors
Village Hall Board Room
Call (708) 547-6373
Wednesday
Wednesday
7:00 p.m.
Library Board
Bellwood Library
600 Bohland Ave.
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Bellwood Police Explorers
Bellwood Office of
Management HQ
2726 St. Charles Rd., 2nd Fl.
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Bellwood Police Explorers
Thursday
7:30 p.m.
Bellwood VFW #5081
200 30th Ave.
Wednesday
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Bellwood Police Explorers
Thursday
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Neighborhood Watch/
Community Policing
Meeting
Community Room
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Bellwood Police
Explorers
Thursday
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Community Development
Commission (quarterly)
Every Saturday
10:00 a.m. – noon
Meet Your Elected
Officials
Village Hall Lobby
April
1
2*
14
28
30
Hydrant Flushing Begins
Good Friday
Village Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
Village Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
Vehicle Stickers Expire
May
5
2011 Vehicle Stickers must be displayed
Hydrant flushing ends
9
Mother’s Day
10-16 National Police Week
12
Village Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
16
Village Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
31*
Memorial Day
June
2
16
20
21
Adventure Pool opens
Village Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
Father’s Day
Summer begins
R E C Y C L I N G D AT E S
April 14 & 28
May 12 & 27
June 9 & 23
*Village Hall closed; refuse will be picked up on following business day.
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Bellwood Community News
Spring 2010
Vol. 19 No. 1
The Bellwood Community News is published by the Village of
Bellwood 3200 Washington Blvd., Bellwood, IL 60104; (708) 5473500. The contents contained herein do not constitute an
endorsement of products or services by the Village of Bellwood.
© 2010 Bellwood Community News.
Mayor
Dr. Frank A. Pasquale
Visit our web site at www.vil.bellwood.il.us to learn more about
the Village of Bellwood’s ordinances and regulations; names and
phone numbers of elected officials; departments; local agencies and
organizations; and upcoming events.
Trustees
Michael J. Ciavattone
Clerk
Lena M. Moreland
Annie N. Delgado
Edward S. Lezza Jr.
Dr. Phylistine C. Murphy
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