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MAY/JUNE
2015
From the Office of Township Supervisor, Edward N. Levato
A LOOK AT
TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENT
Township government is one of the earliest forms of government in North America,
established in March 1629. There are some that consider the charter of 1629 the most important
document in the history of this country. It provided for the governance of the affairs of the
Massachusetts Bay Company by a general court of all the free men in the company, and for the
election by them of a governor, a deputy governor and a court of assistance.
An important fact that should be recognized, however, is that 140 years before the
American Revolution, town or township government was an established, functioning unit of
government in almost the same form in which it operates today. Thirty-eight of the fifty-six men
who signed the Declaration of Independence had grown up and lived under, and received the
benefits of township government, before Philadelphia existed. It is little wonder that when this
new nation began to move west, the concept of township government went with them.
The roots of the township system of government can be traced to the Old English
“Town” of Great Britain, which was brought to this continent by the early settlers of the New
England colonies. Groups of settlers formed their communities on irregularly shaped patches of
land that later came to be known as townships.
Early New England units were usually comprised of different farms whose owners would
gather at the church or meeting house once each week to discuss business of common interest.
As the township developed into a governmental unit, the geographical district was then mapped
out and governed by a representative board. Township’s history in the United States reflects the
basic values that our forefathers cherished.
Following the settlement of Northern Illinois, the state constitution of 1849 provided for
the organization of townships as units of civil government. Most of the counties within the state
began establishing bodies in 1849-1850.
Townships today, as defined by the 1970 Illinois Constitution, are units of local
government authorized to exercise certain powers in respect to limited government subjects.
Eighty-four of the 102 Illinois counties provide township units. All together there are 1,434
townships in the state.
Serving Senior Citizens
Throughout Bloomingdale Township
SAN ANTONIO
Saturday-Sunday, September 12 - 20, 2015
(9 days and 8 nights)
Price Includes:
8 nights lodging including 4 consecutive nights in the San Antonio area.
 14 meals: 8 breakfasts and 6 dinners
 Guided tour of San Antonio
 Cruise at San Antonio’s famous River Walk District
 Visit to the famous ALAMO and IMAX theatre
presentation: “ALAMO… The Price of Freedom”
 Visit to the institute of Texan Cultures and San Antonio Missions
 Tour of the LBJ Ranch
 Motor coach transportation, video equipped, with restroom
 and much more
Cost per person: $ 690 per person (double occupancy)
$ 930 per person (single occupancy)
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Payment of $75 due at time of reservation
Sign Up Starting Monday May 11th, 2015
Non-Resident Sign Up Starting Tuesday May 26th, 2015
Final payment due July 6, 2015
For more information call (630) 529-7794
BUS DEPARTS @ 8:00 AM
= TRIP REQUIRES
AVERAGE WALKING
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OVERNIGHT CASINO TRIP
JUMERS(ROCK ISLAND, IL) & RIVERSIDE CASINOS(RIVERSIDE, IA)
SUNDAY, JULY 12TH & MONDAY, 13TH, 2015
ARRIVE AT 7:30 AM —- DEPART AT 8:00 AM
ARRIVE BACK AT 6:30 PM
COST IS $115 PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
$145 SINGLE OCCUPANCY
PRICE INCLUDES:
$10 in free play at Jumers
$5 off buffet at Jumers
$20 in free play at Riverside ($10 each day)
$5 off a Roberts Buffet at Riverside
Free Breakfast Buffet at Riverside—$9 value
Reserved seating for Barry Newman and his “Memories of Gold Show”
Sign Up Starting May 11th, 2015
35 people Minimum
GLENDALE CATERING
BLOOMINGDALE
GOLF CLUB
5N181 GLEN ELLYN ROAD
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
(630) 529-3380
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Chief Frank Giammarese
Bloomingdale Police Department
SPRINGTIME SAFETY
Some unscrupulous people spend most of their time inventing ways to trick people out of their money and take
advantage of the difficult times / challenges that our society is facing. Instead of using their energy toward
positive ventures, they instead try to think of ways to catch people off guard and make some quick money for
themselves. By reading the daily newspaper or watching the evening news, you can see/hear the stories about
con artists working different scams, especially for those in a housing or financial crisis. These individuals are
preying on people’s fear. Usually, the stories that raise our awareness come from someone else’s
misfortune. The Bloomingdale Police Department encourages the following safety reminders.
Do not let anyone inside your house who offers to do work on or around your house that you have not called
upon for service.
Invite a relative or trusted individual to be with you when dealing with sales people, repairmen, financial
planners, realtors, etc.
Never let someone in your house without first verifying their identification and purpose. Write down their name
and call the company first if there are any questions. Call the police if you feel uncomfortable. Call the police if
you see any suspicious persons or vehicles in your area.
Keep all doors and windows locked at all times – even if outside gardening.
Carry a cordless phone with you (even outside) so you can contact the police if needed.
If someone comes to your house or approaches you asking for help, don’t let them inside. Tell them you will call
the police. If someone truly needs help, then they will appreciate the call to the police. You do not have to open
the door to speak with someone. Stay inside the safety of your home.
If a stranger comes to your home offering a free health service or asking for you to complete a survey, do not
give your personal information or do not allow them to perform services on you.
If you or someone else “finds” money, ALWAYS call the police. Be cautious, someone may trick you into
sharing it or scam you out of your money by obtaining your financial information.
Someone may claim to have a winning lottery ticket and they are willing to share it. Never give anyone cash to
help them collect on the lottery ticket.
If it seems too good to be true, then it probably is!
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this article or other crime prevention information, please contact
Officer Dawn Odoi at (630) 529-9868.
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Senior Council,
Bloomingdale Township Senior Center Presents…………………
Mario Batali’s Eataly & Margies Candies
Friday, June 19th, 2015
CallingallFoodLovers!!Today’stourofferstwowonderfulstopstotickleyourtastebuds!!JoinusaswevisitChef
MarioBatali’sEataly&MargiesCandies.ChicagoisfortunatetobehometooneofonlytwoEatalylocationsinthe
Country!!Eatalyisanoriginalmarketplaceencompassing63,000sq.ft.covering2 loors!!Enjoyaglassofwineasyou
browsetheendlessselectionoffreshfoodrangingfromlocallygrownproducetoartisanalbreadstoprimeagedmeats.
ThismultifunctionalmarketplaceincludesapremierretailcenterforItaliandelicaciesandwine,aculinary
educationalcenterandadiverseslateofboutiqueeateries,23intotal,7ofwhicharesitdownrestaurants.Eataly
ambassadorsareavailabletoansweryourquestionsandensurethatyouenjoyahigh‐qualityexperiencewhetheryou
aretheretoshoporenjoyameal.Eatalyisdedicatedtomakingqualityingredients,foods,beverages,utensilsand
ingredientsavailabletoeveryone,notjustaselectfew.
ThisafternoonwewillvisitMargie’sCandies.ThisvenerableChicagoinstitutionisknownfar&wideasChicagoland’s
FinestHomemadeCandy&IceCreamParlor.SitandenjoyaHotFudgeorCaramelSundaewheremusicgreats,
Hollywoodlegendsandsportsstarshaveovertheyears.ThelistincludestheRollingStones,theBeatlesand
AlCapone!!Takeamomentandbrowsetheselectionofhandmadechocolatesmadefromrecipeshandeddownthru
thefamilyforgenerations.
Mario Batali’s Eataly & Margies Candies
Friday, June 19th, 2015
$45.00perperson
TOURINCLUDES:
 DeluxeMotorcoachTransportation
 ACaramelorChocolateSundayatMargies
Candies.
 Timetoshopandenjoy2ofChicago’s
Mostuniqueculinarylocations.
 Lunchonyourown
 Triphasaboveaverageamountofwalking
Itinerary
Arriveat8:00AM
Departat8:30AM
9:30AM‐2:00PMEnjoyEataly
2:15PM‐3:15PMMargie’sCandies
4:45PMArriveBack
35PeopleMinimum
45PeopleMaximum
SignUpStartingMonday,May11,2015
Non‐residentSignUp,TuesdayMay162015
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SENIORS REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST
Call for:
FREE MARKET APPRAISAL
Or
BUYER/SELLER
CONSULTATION
Salerno’s Rosedale
Funeral Chapels
Unique Marketing Plans
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E-Mail—davebartlett55@yahoo.com
Roselle, IL 60172-3545
(630) 889-1700
Contact me for all your Real Estate Needs
Pre-arranged funerals available
Licensed Attorney on Staff
Designed for any income
MIKE KOS
HANDYMAN SERVICES, Inc.
Complete Home Maintenance and Repair
Fully Insured
Interior
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Kitchen & Bath Remodel
Carpentry & Drywall
Electric & Lighting
Ceiling Fans
Trim Work & Painting
Floor & Wall Tile
Small Plumbing &
Piping jobs
Sump Pumps
Windows, Doors, & Siding
Caulking & Painting
Gutter Cleaning
Patio/Deck Maint. & Repair
Garage Door Installation
& Repair
Yard Lighting
Snow Removal
Four generations of our family serving yours.
Our Other Location
Galewood Chapels
1857 N. Harlem Avenue
Chicago, IL 60707-3716
(773) 889-1700
Call (630) 661-3723
P.O. Box 87435
Carol Stream, IL 60188
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Frank J. Salerno
Joseph G. Salerno
Frank Salerno
George Salerno
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Special Thank You to Fannie May Candies
store manager Brad Schultz for his donation of
boxes of candy for door prizes at our
St. Patrick's Day Party 2015
BUNCO
Come join us at the senior center for
BUNCO and Lunch. We will be meeting on
Friday June 12th, July 10th and August 7th
from 10:30 am to 1pm. The cost is $10 and
includes prizes and lunch.
Please call to reserve a seat.
(630-529-7794)
107 East North Avenue
Carol Stream, IL
630-260-9278
Help Restock our Gift Shop
New & Slightly used items,
Small Household Items
Vases, Jewelry,
Kitchen Items,
Seasonal Decorations,
Greeting Cards, Puzzles,
Games, Books, etc…
All donations are accepted at the
Bloomingdale Township Senior Center
6N050 Rosedale Avenue
Special Thank You to Jewel
store manager Peter Fetzer for his donation of
floral center pieces at our
Spring Fling Party 2015
We also would like to thank them for all the
generous food donations to the
Bloomingdale Township Food Pantry
Questions on what we accept ???
Call 630-529-7794
All proceeds
benefit our
Seniors!!!
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2015
2164 Bloomingdale Road
Glendale Heights, IL
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JOIN US AT THE
SENIOR CENTER
MAY
LUNCHEON &
BINGO
PIZZA PARTY
JOIN US AT THE SENIOR CENTER ON
FRIDAY, JUNE 26th, 2015
FOR PIZZA, SALAD,
SOFT DRINKS, AND ICE CREAM
PIZZA WILL BE SERVED AT
12:00 NOON
FRIDAY MAY 22, 2015
12:00 —Lunch
(Catered by Olive Garden)
1:00 P.M.—Bingo
FOLLOWED BY
BINGO!!
$7.00 PER PERSON
$13.00 per person
70 people maximum
Sign Up Starting
Monday, May 11th, 2015
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70 PEOPLE MAXIMUM
SIGN UP STARTING MAY 11,
2015
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BLOOMINGDALE TOWNSHIP
SENIOR CENTER
GOLF OUTING
THURSDAY, JUNE 25th, 2015
PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR 1ST
SENIOR GOLF OUTING AT
EAGLEWOOD RESORT IN ITASCA.
INVITE YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO ENJOY A ROUND OF
GOLF AND EARLY DINNER WITH YOU.
INDIVIDUAL GOLFERS ARE WELCOME.
COST IS $55 FOR GOLF AND DINNER
$20 DINNER
TEE TIMES WILL START AT 8:OO AM—LIMITED TEE TIMES
EARLY DINNER TO BE SERVED AT 3:00 PM
CHOOSE BETWEEN CHICKEN OR FISH
GOLF IS A SCRAMBLE FORMAT
SIGN UP STARTING
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2015
NON RESIDENTS STARTING
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015
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Calendar of Events
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Limited supplies are provided. Firing is
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Material cost only. Registration required.
STAINED GLASS
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Weekly Activities
Monday: Bridge - 12:00-4:00 PM
Tuesday: Bingo - 12:00-3:00 PM
Wednesday: Pinochle - 12:00-4:00 PM
Thursday: Poker - 11:00-4:00 PM
Friday: Pinochle - 11:00-4:00 PM
Slow and gentle movements with
relaxing breathing exercises will be
taught on Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. at
the Senior Center. The instructor will be
Bob Plucinsky who has a BA in
Physical Education and a MA in Health
Education.
WEEKLY EXERCISE CLASSES
WED/FRI 8:45—9:45 A.M.
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MOVIE MATINEE Call 630-529-7794 to reserve a seat.
May 13th
“Into the Woods”
May 27th
“Imitation Game”
June 10th
June 24th
“Interstellar”
“Unbroken”
**Movies run from 1:00—3:00 PM**
Lanciloti Law Offices
Attorneys & Counselors at Law
205 S. Pinecroft Dr, Roselle, IL 60172
M a i n Te l e p h o n e # ( 6 3 0 ) 5 2 9 ‐ 0 6 6 0 Or (630) L•A•W‐F•I•R•M (630‐529‐3476) R icha rd F. Lancilot i, J.D . R icha rd M. Lancilot i, J.D.
Ellen J. Rindal, J.D., Of Counsel, Robert R. Verchota, J.D., Of Counsel
GENERAL PRACTICE ATTORNEYS — PRINCIPAL AREAS OF CONCENTRATION ●Wills / Testamentary and Living Trusts / Living Wills / Probate of Decedent’s Estates●
●Statutory Powers of Attorney for Healthcare and/or for Property / IL Land Trusts●
●Personal Injury due to Negligence & Intentional Acts, Auto Collisions and Falls●
●Professional Health Care Malpractice and Nursing Home Patient Neglect●
●Secretary of State Hearings / License Reinstatement / Driving Permits●
●Landlord - Tenant / Forcible Entry & Detainer / Residential Leases●
●Criminal Misdemeanors / Traffic Cases / DUI / DWLS / DWLR●
●Residential Real Estate Closings / Sales and/or Purchases●
●Selected Domestic Relations Cases / Changes of Name●
●Consultations / Court Appearances and Litigation●
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Town Board Meetings
Third Tuesday of each
month at 6:30 PM
Bloomingdale Township Quick Reference
www.bloomingdaletownship.com
Supervisor’s Office
630-529-7715
Assessor’s Office
630-529-6927
Township Officials
Edward N. Levato, Supervisor
Fran Scalafini, Town Clerk
John T. Dabrowski, Assessor
Robert Czernek, Highway Commissioner
Highway Department
630-529-5221
Bloomingdale Township Board of Trustees
Town Clerk’s Office
630-529-7715
General Assistance Department
630-529-9993
Joyce M. Hundhausen
Marilyn Menconi
Senior Center
630-529-7794
Township & Assessor’s Office Hours:
Youth Service Bureau
630-893-6685
Bloomingdale Township Offices
Mosquito Hot Line
1-800-942-2555
Edward N. Levato, Chairman
Joseph G. Salerno
Robert P. Tolentino
Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Highway Department Office Hours:
Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
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