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1303_057_State_Bartletter_Feb2013.qxd 4/1/13 1:13 PM Page 1 APRIL/MAY 2013 progress with pride Take Me ‘Back’ to the Fair Come take a look into Bartlett’s past and learn about two world expositions that were revolutionary. “Bartlett Visits the Fairs” is a new exhibit displaying the history of the 1893 and the 1933 Chicago World’s Fairs and the Bartlett residents that attended them. The two-part exhibit will start at the Bartlett Public Library and then move to the Bartlett History Museum. From April 5 to 26, you can see souvenirs from both fairs at the Bartlett Public Library, 800 South Bartlett Road. The full exhib- it, consisting of souvenirs, stories and images, will be on display during “Meet Me at the Fair” the Bartlett Public Library District Foundation’s fundraiser on Friday, April 19. Souvenirs include an 1893 advertisement paperweight, a 1933 Western Union telegram and two charming 1933 parasols that were donated to the Bartlett History Museum by former Bartlett resident Violet Haase. Haase was just a young girl during the time of the 1933 Century of Progress fair. She and her family did not attend due to the hard economic times of the Great Depression. She obtained the parasols from her late husband Eugene Haase, who also resided in Bartlett and attended the fair with his family. Haase kept the parasols for all these years, until she was contacted by the Bartlett History Museum, which was looking for items and personal reminiscences from both Chicago fairs. She donated them to the museum with much enthusiasm. Beginning May 1, the full exhibit will be on display at the Bartlett History Museum, located in Bartlett Village Hall, 228 South Main Street. The museum is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. Admission is free. Everyone is invited to come and discover Bartlett’s history and its ties to the great Inside this Issue Chicago World’s Fairs. The museum continues to look for objects Building Dept News & Safe City Ranking ........2 and memories of Bartlett residents who attended A Minute with the Mayor.....................................3 the fairs in 1893 and/or 1933. Donate today by Tree Care, Hydrant Flushing..............................4 contacting Museum Director Pam Rohleder, Bartlett Hills News, .............................................5 630-837-0800 or [email protected]. Zoned for Business, Tax Rebate, Toters...........6 Community Calendar ..................................7 & 8 Brush Collection Schedule................................9 In June there will be something to celebrate Museum News & more .....................................10 at the Bartlett Depot Museum! Everyone is Bartlett Briefs.....................................................11 invited to the party! Look for full details in Memorial Day Walk............................................12 the next Bartletter! 1303_057_State_Bartletter_Feb2013.qxd 4/1/13 1:13 PM Page 2 Building Permit? -- check Get all the permit information you need before starting your next home project. Pick up your Home Improvement Guide at the Earth Day celebration at the Bartlett Nature Center in James “Pate” Philip State Park, 2054 W. Stearns Road, on Saturday, April 20 from noon until 4 p.m. Bartlett Building Department staff can answer your ques- tions about the 2012 Illinois Energy Conservation Codes and guide you through the details for proper permitting so that your home not only looks great when you are done with your project but can be safely enjoyed for many years. There also will be coloring books for the kids and free CFL light bulbs. Building permits are required because your home or business is an investment. If your con- struction 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. 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 whoever you hire is licensed and bonded to work in the Village. For a link to a list of licensed contractors, visit the Building Department page on the Village website, www.village.bartlett.il.us. The Building Department also reminds residents that May is national “Building Safety Month,” with a focus on a different topic each week: Week 1 - Fire Safety & Awareness; Week 2 - Disaster Safety & Mitigation; Week 3 - Backyard & Pool Safety; Week 4 - Energy & Green Building. Residents can visit www.buildingsafetymonth.org for more information. Village Ranked 4th Safest City Bartlett has been ranked pen less often in Bartlett than in school data information prod- the fourth safest city in America most of America. Your chance of ucts, and location-based deci- by www.neighborhoodscout.com becoming a victim of a violent sion-making tools for business- and is the only municipality in crime here is one in 2,591, es and consumers.” Illinois ranked in the top 10. which is a violent crime rate of Village President According to the web- zero per 1,000 inhabitants. Michael Airdo in response to the site’s analysis of 2011 FBI crime NeighborhoodScout's ranking information stated, statistics, Bartlett is safer than analysis reveals that the proper- “Bartlett’s commitment to safety 89% of the cities and towns in ty crime rate in Bartlett is below is unparalleled. Our ongoing the U.S. of all population sizes. average. This means that you strategy is to engage the com- If you live in Bartlett, your are less likely to become a vic- munity directly to determine the chance of becoming a victim of tim of arson, motor vehicle theft, best course of action regarding crime in the community is 1 in larceny, or burglary in Bartlett a given problem. We believe in 135. The U.S. average across than in most communities in being proactive and connected communities, from largest to America. Your chance is just to our residents with a solution- smallest is 1 in 30. one in 143. oriented mindset. While we are NeighborhoodScout The Massachusetts proud to have earned this dis- looked at the seven offenses based company began in 2002, tinction, there is no finish line for from the uniform crime reports, and the website is owned by fighting crime, and we strive to collected by the FBI from Location, Inc. The company remain vigilant to our mission of 17,000 local law enforcement touts itself as “a geographic community safety.” agencies, including both violent research and data mining com- More information may be and property crimes. Violent pany born of university found at www.neighborhood- crimes such as assault, rape, research, specializing in location scout.com/il/bartlett/crime murder and armed robbery hap- analysis, demographic and 2 www.village.bartlett.il.us 1303_057_State_Bartletter_Feb2013.qxd 4/1/13 1:13 PM Page 3 A Minute with the Mayor When Gerald Ford was sworn in as may not realize that our President of the United States, he said: “I have not various business parks sought this enormous responsibility, but I will not cover 980 acres. The shirk it.” These were the sentiments I felt when my Brewster Creek Business colleagues on the Village Board selected me to Park continues to be one serve as Village President in November of 2011. of the bright spots in our I accepted the responsibility, knowing full economic picture. Michael A. Airdo well, that I was at the end of my term in service to The Brewster Bartlett. Yet, the duties of Village President had to Creek Business Park is no secret, but did you know be fulfilled. And, even though some saw the transi- that it is home to 70 businesses and 1,500 employ- tion time as an opportunity for political skirmishing, I ees? The Park’s businesses range from smaller wish to assure you that it has been a true honor to condominium units like the Bark Avenue Daycamp serve you for this past year and a half as your to larger users like local food distributor Greco and Mayor. Sons and pasta maker Rana Meal Solutions. During my time as Village President, the The Bluff City/Blue Heron Business Park highlight was meeting the truly amazing people property was annexed into Bartlett during my first who live in our amazing Village. I was so proud to term as trustee. It is here that heavier industrial attend an Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony, users can find a home in the Village. Four hundred celebrate with a father and son team who support- feet underground is a limestone mine that Vulcan ed wounded veterans by taking them to football Materials uses to produce highway grade materials stadiums across the country, and recognizing the for many of the region’s major road projects. Vulcan many residents who have distinguished themselves Materials is North America’s leading producer of in service to others day-after-day. construction aggregates, including crushed stone, I also wish to express my thanks and sand and gravel. Clearly, there is more to Bartlett appreciation to you for allowing me to work on your than meets the eye. behalf for 12 years on the Board of Trustees. The Village’s Strategic Plan has guided our During this time, our Village has grown by more growth and focused on maintaining our infrastruc- than 5,000 people. Our community has grown not ture, providing high quality services, and fostering just by population, but through annexation of near- economic development.