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We hope you find the information in this week's Village Enews useful and informative.
Residential Enews-January 13, 2022
Detective Svoboda Commended for Outstanding Work
A letter of commendation, issued by Director of Public Safety Frank Giammarese to Detective Anthony Svoboda, was presented at the January 10th Village Board meeting as a way to recognize outstanding police work.
Director of Police Timothy Hayden, of the Addison Police Department recognized Detective Svoboda in a thank you letter, praising him for his unsolicited assistance and excellent investigative techniques to assist in solving a heinous assault on an innocent elderly victim. Through the tireless efforts and extraordinary steps that Detective Svoboda took to assist in solving this case is exemplary and echoes the mission statement of the Bloomingdale Police Department.
We join Director Giammarese in congratulating Detective Svoboda for his outstanding Police work and representing the Village of Bloomingdale, the Bloomingdale Police Department, and all Law Enforcement.
(Pictured, L to R, Mayor Franco, Detective Svoboda, Addison Director of Police Timothy Hayden and Director of Public Safety Giammarese)
Apple AirTags
When Apple first released a new product, in April of 2021, called AirTags, concerns immediately sprung up about nefarious use cases for the covert trackers. Apple responded with anti-stalking measures, however there have been several recent incidents in neighboring towns where reports have been made about the AirTags being misused as tracking devices.
AirTags have a legitimate use to consumers, but If you come across an AirTag and suspect you are being tracked or stalked, please contact the Bloomingdale Police Department at 630-529-9868 and report it immediately.
Keeping Warm in Winter-Warming Center
Our first blast of extreme cold arrived in the first week of January when temperatures plummeted. What else winter still has in store remains to be seen; February usually likes to remind us that it is still a winter month.
The most significant health related dangers related to extreme cold weather are frostbite and hypothermia. The Bloomingdale Public Library, 101 Fairfield Way, is a designated warming center in Bloomingdale during regular business hours~ Mon thru Thurs:9 AM - 9 PM, Friday & Saturday: 9 AM - 5 PM, Sunday (Sept. - May): 1 - 5 PM.
If a warming shelter is required after library hours, the Bloomingdale Police Department, 201 S. Bloomingdale Rd is open and available 24-7.
Chamber Scholarship Program
Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce is live on their website for accepting 2022 applications for their annual scholarship program. Applicants must be a member (or child of a member) of the Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce OR a current resident of Bloomingdale. Multiple scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,500 are available to students graduating high school or currently enrolled in post-secondary school who are planning to continue their education. Applications are now available and must be received in the Chamber office, by March 25, 2022 @ 5:00 PM, to be considered.
The Chamber has expanded their scholarship offerings for 2022 by setting aside money for a Trade School Scholarship for students enrolling in a trade school or certification program such as but not limited to cosmetology, car mechanics, HVAC, etc.
Resources & Happenings
The Village of Bloomingdale is currently seeking applicants:
Library Winter Reading Program
December 13-February 4
The Bloomingdale Police Department is hosting their next responsible alcohol service training seminar on Thursday, January 27th, 2022 from 5:00-9:00 PM
POSTPONED PRESENTATION:
Chicago Auto Show
History 1901-2021
Historical Society Presentation
Originally scheduled for Jan. 16, is postponed for a later date.
All are invited to make Valentine cards for veterans. All Valentines cards will be given to veterans who are currently hospitalized at Hines Veterans Hospital.
Art and card supplies are available as a Take It, Make It, Return It craft at the Youth Services Desk at Bloomingdale Library.
All cards must be returned by Thursday, February 3.
The Bloomingdale Garden Club will hold its Annual Business Meeting on January 18.
Visitors are welcome (please a bring mask), announcements at 6:15 PM and meeting at 7 PM, held at 118 First Street.
For more information contact bloomingdalegardenclub@gmail.com or visit the Bloomingdale Garden Club website
Any questions regarding service, new cart delivery and/or size delivered should be directed to S.B.C. Waste Solutions at 312-522-1115, email at residential@sbcwastesolutions.com or through their
online customer service form.
Bloomingdale account holders who are age 65 and older can apply for a Senior Discount through SBC’s secure online portal @ https://www.sbcwastesolutions.com/senior-discount/, or by mailing a copy of your driver's license, & verification of your occupancy, such as a water bill or property tax bill to: Bloomingdale Senior Discount, 2401 Gardner Road, Broadview Il, 60155.
CHARACTER COUNTS! Thought for the Day
"The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence." ~Denis Waitley
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