Village Newsletter
The Village of Bartlett publishes a bi-monthly newsletter. The newsletter is mailed to all Bartlett residents approximately the first week of even months. Also, be sure to check out our online community calendar for information about upcoming events.
your home
To get up-to-date information on local building codes and also learn how to make your next home improvement project more energy efficient and friendly to the environment, stop by the Village of Bartlett Building Department Home Improvement table at the Earth Day event on Saturday, April 30, noon until 4 p.m. at the Bartlett Nature Center in James “Pate” Philip State Park, 2054 W. Stearns Road. Building staff can answer your questions and guide you through the details for proper permitting so that your home not only looks great when you are done with your building project, but can be safely enjoyed for many years to come. There also will be coloring books for the kids and free CFL light bulbs (limit of two per family).
Building permits are required because your home or business is an investment. If your construction project does not comply with Village codes, the value of your investment is reduced. Property insurers may not cover work done without permits and inspections. If you decide to sell a home or building that has had modifications without a permit, you may be required to make costly repairs or leave it unoccupied. Also, by following code guidelines, the completed project will meet minimum standards of safety and will be less likely to cause injury to you, your family, your friends or future owners.
If you are hiring an outside contractor for your next home project, please make sure that whoever you hire is licensed and bonded to work in the Village. Please call the Building Department or the Main Office, 630-837-0800, to verify that a contractor is currently licensed in Bartlett.
The Building Department also reminds residents that May is national “Building Safety Month,” with a focus on a different topic each week: Week 1 - Energy & Green Building; Week 2 - Disaster Safety & Mitigation; Week 3 - Fire Safety & Awareness; and Week 4 - Backyard Safety. Residents can visit www.buildingsafetymonth.org for more information.
your parks
Come one, come all, come clean up your community! The Village, in cooperation with the Bartlett Park District, will be holding a community park clean-up day on Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to noon. Residents, civic groups and businesses are invited to celebrate Earth Day with this clean-up effort. For more information or to sign up for this event, call Scott Skrycki, 630-837-0800 by Monday, April 25. Bags and gloves will be available through the Village.
your EARTH
The Bartlett Nature Center and Bartlett Parks Foundation will be hosting their 11th annual Earth Day Celebration, noon to 4 p.m., on Saturday, April 30 at James “Pate” Philip State Park, 2054 W. Stearns Road. Learn ways to appreciate nature and protect our environment at this free event, which will include Jim Nesci’s Cold Blooded Creatures, Big Wolf Run Ranch, Green E-Environmental Elvis, DuPage Valley Settlers, household battery recycling, American flag disposal and much more. For more information, call 847-608-3100.
Police Officer of the Year 
Bartlett Police Department selected Officer Demetrius Sales as the 2010 Police Officer of the Year for his performance and work ethic.
Officer Sales earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Colorado Technical University in 2008. During his 21-year career with the Bartlett Police, he has earned the Department’s Life Savings Award in 2002, the Cook County Sheriff’s Award of Valor in 2003, and the Illinois Department of Transportation DUI Enforcement Award in 2009.
Officer Sales is currently assigned to the patrol division and is well-respected by his supervisors and peers. He is self-driven, capable of motivating others, and can always be counted on to share his experience and knowledge with the less experienced officers that he works with.
During the past year, this highly professional member of the department also has received multiple complimentary remarks from the public he serves based on his compassion and the excellent response that he provides on a daily basis.
Police Employee of the Year
Bartlett Police Department has selected Property Control Custodian & Court Liaison Officer Dean Norman as the 2010 Civilian Employee of the Year. He has been a dedicated member of the Bartlett Police Department for the past six years after serving as a police officer and deputy chief for the Hanover Park Police Department.
Because of his vast law enforcement experience, Norman has established a strong rapport with judges, state’s attorneys, defense attorneys, and other court room staff while serving as the Court Liaison Officer. He is also very diligent in handling the police department’s courtroom procedures and appearances in Cook, DuPage, and Kane Counties. Not only does Norman keep his supervisors apprised of the outcomes of important traffic and criminal cases, but he provides valuable guidance while police officers prepare for their courtroom testimony.
As the Property Control Custodian, Norman is always ready to help police officers properly submit items into evidence and is a valuable mentor to all the members of the police department.
Hydrant Flushing
It’s time for Bartlett Public Works to flush all fire hydrants. This process removes iron deposits from the water mains and ensures that hydrants are working correctly.
The flushing may cause temporary water discoloration. Please check for discolored water before doing any laundry during the dates the hydrants in your area are being flushed.
Flushing will be done according to the following schedule.
April 4 - 14: Area 1 - north of Stearns Road
April 15 - 21: Area 2 - south of Stearns Road
Did You Know? |
...trees are one of mankind’s most valuable resources. Not only do they provide aesthetic benefits via their beauty, but they offer many tangible health and environmental benefits. In short, trees produce oxygen, absorb carbon dioxide, lower air temperatures by evaporating water in their leaves, provide shade, stabilize soil with their roots and provide food and shelter for wildlife. |
Timeout with the Trustees
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T.L. Arends |
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John Kavouris |
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As Village Trustees, we know that safe water is vital to a community. As residents, ourselves, we understand the emotions that are triggered when you open a new Bartletter and see another notification about your drinking water.
Bartlett’s water is tested continuously by certified laboratories for approximately 90 substances, making sure that none of these is present at levels which may pose a risk to human health and that the drinking water meets all standards set by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). Depending on IEPA requirements, the Village tests the levels of some substances weekly, some monthly and some quarterly.
The levels of these naturally occurring substances vary over time. When they do, people who drink the water have a right to know what happened and what the Village, as the water supplier, is doing to remedy the situation. It is this information that we provide to you whenever a water notification is published in this newsletter.
Barium and combined radium have been the two prominent substances in Bartlett’s most recent water notifications. The major source of combined radium in our water and one of the major sources of barium is the “erosion of natural deposits,” which simply means these two substances are deposited as the water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground and dissolves rock and other naturally occurring minerals.
Even though Bartlett has published water notifications more frequently during the last few years, this does not mean that each notification is the result of a unique and separate occurrence.
To further explain, if the Village detects a level of barium or combined radium that exceeds IEPA guidelines in one of its wells, it immediately takes that well out of service. Next the Village publishes a water notice to advise residents of the change in the makeup of the drinking water. At the same time, we look for a treatment to resolve the issue.
Although the well where the occurrence was detected remains offline, IEPA requires the Village to continue giving notice to residents every 90 days until there is full remediation of the well and the water samples averaged over time are restored to an acceptable level. In other words, even though the water from this well is not reaching your tap during this whole time, you will continue to see the water notifications in the Bartletter until the original exceedance is corrected.
It is important to note that each drinking water notice provides you with new and useful information, such as the treatment steps the Village is taking, where it is in the remediation process and/or a projected timeframe for the completion of the scheduled work.
Ensuring the safety of Bartlett’s drinking water is a priority for us. If you have questions or concerns about Bartlett’s water quality, we encourage you to contact Water Supervisor Tom Ruzicka at 630-837-0811.
Head Fore the Hills
TEE TIMES
Reservations are accepted up to one week in advance by calling the Golf Shop at 630-837-2741. Internet tee times are accepted up to 10 days in advance by visiting the Bartlett Hills website, www.bartletthills.com. Normal Golf Shop hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and weekends, 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hours of operation vary depending on the time in the season.
PRACTICE RANGE
The practice range is open 6:30 a.m. to dusk on weekdays and 5:30 a.m. to dusk on weekends. Balls cost $5 for a small bucket and $8 for a large bucket.
GOLF LESSONS
The Bartlett Hills PGA professionals, Bob Gavelek and Phil Lenz, offer golf lessons six days per week, by appointment only. Individual, series and group lessons are available. Call the Golf Shop at 630-837-2741, for more information.
May is FREE Lesson Month, a PGA of America program. Gavelek and Lenz will be offering free 10-minute lessons all month. Please call for available lesson times.
JUNIOR GOLF
The Bartlett Hills Junior Golf Program is offered to children ages 6 to 13. Two programs will be offered. The first starting June 14 and ending June 29; the second program starting July 19 and concluding August 3.
For juniors, ages 14 to 17, private and small group lessons will be offered. For complete details, visit www.bartletthills.com.
Properly fitted clubs are important to junior golfers. The Golf Shop stocks junior clubs, and staff is able to fit children ages 3 to 14.
GOLF MERCHANDISE ON SALE
Bartlett Hills Golf Shop continues its Clearance Sale on select items.
BARTLETT HILLS RESTAURANT
Bartlett Hills is open daily for lunch, offering a variety of soups, salads and sandwiches. Call in advance to have your lunch ready when you arrive. The entire menu is also available for takeout. Restaurant hours will be extended in May to accommodate golfers and evening guests.
A champagne brunch will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Easter, April 24, and Mother’s Day on May 8. Brunch will include an omelette station, pancake station, classic breakfast items, prime rib, baked ham, roast turkey and seafood selections, and a fabulous pastries and sweet table. Reservations are required, so call early. Tax and service charge added to each check.
If you would like to host a special occasion at Bartlett Hills, please call the food and beverage department, 630-213-3103.
WEB SITE
Visit www.bartletthills.com to stay informed about activities at Bartlett Hills Golf Club, which has earned a 4 1/2 star rating as a Top Public Course from Chicagoland Golf.
| WEEKDAY | SEASON PASSES | ||
| Resident 18 holes | $26.00 | Resident Adult - Single | $1325.00 |
| Resident 9 holes | $18.00 | Resident Couple | $1970.00 |
| Resident (after 3 p.m.) | $18.00 | Resident Senior (62 & up) | $ 675.00 |
| Resident (after 6 p.m.) | $15.00 | Resident Junior (17 & under) | $ 460.00 |
| Resident Jr./Sr. 18 | $20.00 | *Senior & Junior passes good weekdays and after 4 p.m. on weekends & holidays | |
| WEEKEND/HOLIDAY | CART FEES | ||
| Resident 18 holes | $38.00 | Two player 9 holes/twilight | $20.00 |
| Resident 18 holes (1 to 3 p.m.) |
$31.00 | Two player 18 holes | $32.00 |
| Resident Twilight (after 3 p.m.) |
$24.00 | Two player Senior | $26.00 |
| Resident Twilight (after 5 p.m.) |
$18.00 | ||
Brush Collection 2011
The Village of Bartlett chips brush (cut or broken branches) for residents from the beginning of April until the end of November, according to the schedule below.
Area A - Beginning on 1st and 3rd Mondays: Homes located south of the Metra/Soo railroad tracks and west of Main St./S. Bartlett Road. (Area A)
Area B - Beginning 2nd and 4th Mondays: Homes located north of the Metra/Soo railroad tracks and east of Main St./S. Bartlett Road. (Area B)
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April 4 & 18 |
April 11 & 25 |
Brush pickup is one of the Village’s most popular programs, from a resident participation standpoint, and following a few rules will ensure speedy collection and safe working conditions for Public Works employees.
Branches should be stacked neatly at the curb, cut ends facing the street, by the Sunday evening before collection. Thorny bushes, logs and stumps must be stacked separately since they can cause injury to Village employees and equipment.
* Branch Length - minimum of 2 feet long, maximum of 8 feet long. Must be less than 6 inches in diameter.
* Brush must never be piled higher than 4 feet; this obstructs visibility for pedestrians & vehicles.
There are no call backs if you miss your collection day. Brush should not be left in the parkway between collection dates. The brush removal program is for owners of single family homes performing work themselves, on their own property; private businesses and townhouse owners with associations that do their maintenance are not eligible for brush pickup. In addition, brush generated by tree services, landscape contractors or other services procured by the homeowner are not eligible for this program. The homeowner must arrange for removal of any contractor-generated brush at their own expense.
Brush piles that do not adhere to chipping requirements will be tagged, explaining why the brush was not removed and what steps to take to correct the problem.
Garden debris, such as small sticks, evergreen clippings, grass clippings, weeds, leaves, soil, rocks, boxes and bags are not brush and will not be picked up by the Village. This type of garden waste must be placed in the specially marked Allied Waste/Republic Services bags and placed alongside your household trash and recyclables for the weekly collection.
If you have any additional questions please call Public Works at 630-837-0811.
This year Bartlett observes 120 years of incorporation as a Village. From oyster suppers to pancake breakfasts, food has always been a part of our heritage. In celebration, the Village of Bartlett Museums would like to create a taste-tempting community cookbook, but we need the help of cooks like you!
The cookbook, “Seasoned with History” will be illustrated with vintage Bartlett photos and stories. The books will be professionally printed and bound and will include the names and brief reminiscences of recipe contributors. Please be a part of this memorable collection by submitting three or four of your favorite, family-tested recipes.
~ You’re recipe should fit into one of the following categories: appetizers & beverages; soups & salads; vegetables & side dishes; main dishes; breads & rolls; desserts; cookies & candies.
~ Type or print clearly in ink.
~ List all ingredients in order of use in the recipe directions.
~ Include container sizes, i.e. 16-oz pkg or 24-oz can.
~ Keep directions in paragraph form - not in steps.
~ Include temperatures and cooking, chilling, baking and/or freezing times.
~ Be consistent with your name for each recipe you contribute.
~ One recipe per recipe form.
~ If you need more room, use another sheet of paper & staple to recipe form.
This cookbook, combining food and history, will surely be a treasure for generations to come. Recipes can be dropped off or mailed to: Village of Bartlett Museums, 228 S. Main Street, Bartlett, IL 60103. For more information, please call the museums at 630-837-0800. Thank you for your support.
From the Archives |
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“The Best in Cooking in Bartlett” was compiled by Our Lady of Victory Sodality of St. Peter Damian Catholic Church in the early 1960s. The recipes included tasty dishes such as pizza Neapolitan, tuna fish scallop, and chicken tetrazzini. Sweet treats ranged from “kiss me cuties” to prune-filled bismarcks. |
U.S. Grant: The Hero of Appomattox
The Bartlett History Museum invites you to, “U.S. Grant: The Hero of Appomattox,” on Wednesday, April 13. The program begins at 7 p.m. at the museum, located in Village Hall, 228 S. Main Street.
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War, a milestone that provides each of us with an opportunity for reflection. Ulysses S. Grant, as portrayed by actor Terry Lynch, commemorates the sesquicentennial as he reveals how the war impacted the lives of all Americans, from the battlefields to the homefront.
Space is limited for this free event and registration is required. Please call 630-837-0800 to reserve your seats. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and refreshments will be served.
Bartlett Depot Museum Summer Hours
From May 31 to September 2, the Bartlett Depot Museum will be open Tuesdays from noon to 8 p.m. and Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The museum will also be open Saturday, June 4 and August 6 from 9 a.m. to noon. Children are invited to make a free craft on these two Saturdays. If you haven’t visited the depot yet, now is the time. All aboard for history!
Memorial Day Walk
For more than 25 years, Bartlett has been honoring its deceased veterans with a Memorial Day Walk and Remembrance. Please join us on Memorial Day, May 30, for this annual hometown commemoration.
The morning will begin at 10 a.m. at Bartlett Park, Oak and North Avenues, with an American Legion flag retirement ceremony. At 10:30 a.m. veterans, scouts, civic groups and bagpipers will begin lining up for the walk to Bartlett Cemetery, which steps off at 11a.m. Everyone is invited to join the walk. At the cemetery, the Remembrance continues with a brief program honoring Bartlett’s local heroes.
Groups interested in participating in the walk can call Paula Schumacher, 630-837-0800.
VEHICLE STICKERS ON SALE MAY 2
All Bartlett residents are required to display a current Village vehicle sticker on their cars, trucks and motorcycles. Residents will receive their pre-printed vehicle sticker renewal application in the mail in late April and can purchase their 2011-2012 sticker beginning May 2.
The sticker application form must reflect your current vehicle. If you no longer own the vehicle shown on the form, please make your corrections directly below the pre-printed information.
New residents must apply in person at Village Hall within 30 days of moving into Bartlett. Please bring your Illinois registration or insurance card for each vehicle. If you qualify for the senior citizen discount, you must apply in person and provide your driver’s license for proof of age.
You may renew your sticker in person at Village Hall, by mail or by using the Village Hall drop box. Simply complete the preprinted application, correct any errors and return it to the Main Office with the proper fees. You MUST include a self-addressed, stamped envelope to have your stickers and receipts returned to you by mail.
This year’s stickers must be displayed no later than midnight on June 30.