In this Newsletter you will find:

BBQ Challenge (pg. 3)

700th Anniversary of Battle of Bannockburn (pg. 2)

Golf Outing (pg. 3)

Save the Dates (pg. 4)

Police Alert (pg. 11)

AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2014

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J I M ’ S N O T E

When I sat down to write this newsletter, I planned to talk about all the community events we have going on this summer. We've already had the Tennis Day and Old Fashion Picnic, and a Car Show at Bannockburn Green Retail Center. Now we are gearing up for Bannockburn Safety Day on July 26th, another Super Saturday Car Show on August 2nd, the Bannockburn BBQ challenge on August 9th, and the 700th Anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn on September 7th from noon to 4:00 PM.

Community I kept seeing the word “community” in these events and started thinking about that word itself. So it was off to the dictionary and the giant wormhole therein. A lot of words have the same root as community. Common, communion, communicate etc. are all derived from the Latin word communis. Merriam Webster has multiple definitions for the noun community, including:

A unified body of individuals, an interacting population of people with common interests in a larger society, a group linked by common policy, a body of persons with common history, economic, social, and political interests, society at large, joint ownership, (and) common character.

Some antonyms of community are difference, disagreement, discrepancy, disparateness. The common Latin root for these words, disparare, means to take apart. The definition of community encompasses people with common interests and values, a society. Bannockburn is more than just a bunch of nice homes, it's a group of people who choose to be here because we value similar things, whether it is privacy, open space, nature, environmental sensitivity, convenience, safety, schools, or even effective local government.

Building a community, like building a house, takes a lot of time and effort. In comparison, taking one apart can happen quickly. This is why these community events are important. In addition to being fun, they help us get to know each other. The more we know

In observance of the Labor

Day holiday, the Village Hall

Administrative Offices will

be closed on Monday,

September 1, 2014.

Village Hall

Closed Labor Day

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Back to School

Students of Bannockburn School will return to School on Thursday, August 21, 2014. School will begin at 8:45 a.m. and will end at 11:45 a.m. Deerfield High School students return on Wednesday, August 27, 2014.

The Bannockburn Police Department will be

enforcing the Village’s speed limits throughout

the Village.

Second Installment on

Taxes due

The second installment on property taxes is due Friday, September 5, 2014. To avoid late penalties, payments must be received or U.S. postmarked by September 5th. Per Illinois Statute, any payment received after the due date must include a 1.5% monthly penalty.

Lake County Treasurer’s Office hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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each other, the more we realize that we want similar things from life. With goodwill, people can have differences with each other without splitting apart into factions. If only Springfield and Washington could learn this! In this spirit, I would like to invite everyone to the BBQ Challenge at Bannockburn Green on August 9th from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Local communities will be sending their best grillers out to determine who has the tastiest ribs, briskets and side dishes, and it’s a great opportunity to get to know other area residents.

Heinen’s Update Our new grocery store, Heinen's Fine Foods, has generously supplied the meat for the event. A recent e-mail we received from Jeff Heinen says that they plan on opening August 13th. They lost some time dealing with plumbing and equipment issues, but work on the store is progressing nicely. I have been doing my own 'inspections' of the job site and have some progress photos. Paint is being applied, the tile work is complete, most of the flooring is down and the shelving is being installed. The place looks more like a store and less like a job site every day. The store is really going to be beautiful and I can't wait for it to open, but I guess I will have to wait like everyone else, till the 13th, to begin buying my groceries in town again.

700th Anniversary On June 24, 1314 a group of Scots, led by Robert the Bruce and his brother Edward, fought the army of Edward II of England in a battle over possession of Stirling Castle. Most battles at this time were a couple of hour affairs, but this battle lasted two days. The English had at least double (and possibly triple) the number of troops as the Scots, and 4 or 5 times as many horses. They also had longbows, while the Scots had axes, swords and long pointy sticks. Even with these challenges, the Scots won the battle and remained independent until James ascended the throne and unified both countries. The Battle of Bannockburn took place 17 years after William Wallace (also known as Braveheart) and Andrew Moray defeated the English at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. Wallace died in 1305. On orders from Edward I, Wallace was hanged, drawn and quartered. I guess they didn't want to take any chances he might come back.

In order to celebrate 700 years since the victory of the Scots at the Battle of Bannockburn, our annual

BANNOCKBURN will be celebrating the 700th anniversary of

the Battle of Bannockburn on Sunday September 7th. This battle

in the year 1314 was fought in Bannockburn, Scotland. Robert

the Bruce defeated King Edward II and was very important in

gaining the Scots freedom from the English crown.

Our September celebration in the Village Open Space will include a battle tournament with re-enactors fighting in medieval

armor – swords and shields. There will also be display tents with the history of living in the 1300’s. We will end the

afternoon with bagpipes and a bonfire

Mark your calendars – invite your friends & family. Sunday, September 7th 12pm – 4pm.

To kick off the excitement, the Bannockburn Garden Club will be selling a T-Shirt with the festival logo. Shirts will be

offered for $10.00 each. Make checks payable to: Bannockburn Garden Club.

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Bannockburn Day will be in full Scottish mode. We will have battle re-enactors, bagpipers, a bonfire and food at our Open Space on September 7th from noon to 4:00 PM. I would really recommend that you come for this. After all, a 700th anniversary happens only once every 700 years, and I am pretty sure I won't be around for the next one.

Bannock All of these preparations led me to wondering what a bannock was. A bannock is basically unleavened bread from Scotland. It was made of oats mostly, but also often had barley or ground peas in it. It was flat and cooked on a hot rock or griddle like a pancake, and when cut into wedges they were called scones. The English took out the whole grains, added flour, sugar, butter and fruit to create the scones we know today. The same thing? Not really, just the same word. Scottish bannocks, when baked hard became the basis for hard tack, the bread served at sea. The advantage of tack was that it didn't spoil readily, but the disadvantage was you could break a tooth on it. Among the many e-mails I have received regarding the Battle of Bannockburn was one talking about what the people would have eaten during that time. I never thought much about it before, but apparently there were only 2 meals per day. Both were cooked in a cauldron, or pot, and referred to as pottage. Morning was essentially oatmeal, or whatever grains were soaked in water the night before. Animals were kept for dairy and eggs and weren't eaten unless they got sick or died of old age. The evening meal would have the leftover pottage, boiled into a stew with veggies and herbs. Bannocks, milk, and eggs would be served with both meals. It sounds as if every meal features barley and or oats. Now I know why they invented whiskey, to use some of that pottage up, and to help forget that the next meal would taste just like the one before it.

I may not know much, but I know the food offerings at Bannockburn Day will be an improvement over this. Haggis anyone? (Just kidding!)

Take care,

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

BANNOCKBURN GOLF SCRAMBLE

The Bannockburn Golf Scramble will be

held at Deerfield Golf Club on September

14th, 2014. Use the enclosed invitation to

reserve your space in the outing. The event

will start with a 12pm shotgun start with

awards, great prizes and hors d'oeuvres at

about 5pm. Call or email Bud Rothing at

773-255-9137 or frankroth-

ing@comcast.net to sign up or ask ques-

tions.

THE BANNOCKBURN BBQ

CHALLENGE IS BACK!

On August 9th, 2014, the new Hei-

nen's Grocery Store will co sponsor

with the Village of Bannockburn the

BANNOCKBURN BBQ CHALLENGE. This event will feature

volunteers (Village Officials, Police and Firemen) from Bannock-

burn, Deerfield, Riverwoods, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Highland

Park and Kildeer cooking ribs and brisket. Local elected politicians

will act as the judges. Complimentary BBQ samples will be served

from 1pm to 4pm. Come to Bannockburn Green Shopping Center

and taste test and place your vote for the "Peoples Choice Award".

Jim Barkemeyer, Village President

Schedule of Events:

700th Anniversary of the

Battle of Bannockburn

Sunday September 7th,

2014

Noon to 3:00 PM– Lunch is served

Noon to 3:00 PM– Re-Enactment of

the Battle of Bannockburn

2:00 PM to 4:00 PM– Drum and

Bagpipers

4:00 PM– Bonfire

More information on this event will

be provided on our website at:

www.bannockburn.org.

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SAVE THE DATES:

● Community Safety Day July 26,

2014 at the Bannockburn Green

Retail Center 10:00 am - 2:00

PM

● August 2, 2014 - Super Saturday

Car Show, 9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.

at the Bannockburn Green Retail

Center .

August 9, 2014 - Bannockburn

BBQ Challenge, 1:00 p.m. —

4:30 p.m. at the Bannochburn

Green Retail Center.

September 7, 2014 –700th

Anniversary of the Battle of

Bannockburn! 12:00 p.m. -

4:00 p.m. at Open Space.

● September 14, 2014 -

Bannockburn Golf Scramble at

Deerfield Golf Course.

Major renovations recently took place at Stirling Circle, the culmination of several months work with residents, Village staff, Roads/Right of Way Commissioner David Korer, and the rest of the Board of Trustees. The results were worth the effort!

The Bannockburn Tennis Outing was held on the private courts on the Michael Lewis

and Jeff Burgess properties. We had 16 participants with social / neighborhood tennis.

The winners were George and Brett Fenton. Congrats!!!! Thanks to the court owners -

Michael & Valerie Lewis and Jeff & Joanne Burgess.

Bannockburn Tennis Outing

Big Changes for Stirling Circle

Before After

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Informational E-mails

Tree Removal Information

Mosquito Control Tips

The Bannockburn Book Club is a literary and social gathering which meets each month in the homes of members. It is open to all residents; there are no fees and no commitments. Please join us for an evening of lively discussion with friends and neighbors.

Here is the schedule for the next several months. Mark your calendars and plan to attend.

August 19, 2014, Lunch at Barb Reddy's Lake Geneva House

September 16, 2014, 7:30 pm "The Goldfinch" by Donna Tartt, Estelle Raimondi 1850 Meadow Lane

If you would like to attend, email Debbie Alch at alch165554@comcast.net or Patty Rothing at pattyrothing@comcast.net

PLEASE contact the Village to review the dead or diseased tree prior to removal. There are no fees associated with the review of dead or diseased trees. All other tree removals will be billed for the Forester’s time as well as for a tree re-moval permit. Failure to contact the Village can result in fines and required tree replacements.

Dutch elm disease can spread among elms in close proximity to each other. Sanitation or removal of diseased trees is the most important tactic in the control of this disease. Therefore, the Village is removing its diseased elm trees as soon as possible after they are detected. If identified, the Village will require any diseased private elms to be removed within 30 days of notification. These measures will help to preserve the remaining elms within the Village.

When trees are removed, be sure to have all branches, limbs, leaves, and trunks hauled off of your property. The State of Illinois has placed a quarantine on Ash trees from Northern Illinois being transported, so contact a certified arborist or EAB qualified tree service to remove and dispose of the wood according to the Illinois Department of Agriculture guidelines. (www.IllinoisEAB.com)

Bannockburn Book Club

Defend your home and garden:

Tip and toss free-standing containers such as flowerpot saucers, watering cans and buckets.

Change the water and clean bird baths with a garden hose.

Empty water that collects in folds of tarps used to cover woodpiles, boats, etc.

Clean leaves and debris from roof gutters

Clear debris to allow water to flow freely from drainage ditches and culverts.

Position corrugated drain pipes to ensure drain-age or dump out water.

Filter or aerate ornamental ponds using a circu-lation pump, or stock the pond with fish.

For mosquito concerns and to report water standing more than 3 days: notify southlake@clarke.com, or call the hot line, 800-942-2555 (corrected number).

To report dead birds call the

Lake County Health Depart-

ment: 800-377-8300

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GOVERNMENT AT WORK

The Architectural Review Commission (ARC) considered the following at the April 22nd meeting: Installation of a New Exterior Wall Sign and the Installation of a Loading Dock at Heinen’s Grocery Store in the

Bannockburn Green Retail Center, Located at 2503 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn, Illinois, Submitted by Process Creative Studios, on behalf of Heinen’s Grocery Store and AP POB Bannockburn, LLC. Unanimously approved.

Replacement of the Existing Cedar Shake Roof and Installation of a New Synthetic Shingle Roof at Bannockburn Green Retail Center, Located at 2525 Waukegan Road, Bannockburn, Illinois, Submitted AP POB Bannockburn, LLC. Unanimously approved.

The Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals (PCZBA) did not hold meetings in June 2014.

The Board of Trustees approved the following at their May 12th, May 28th, and June 9th meetings:

A Request by the Bannockburn School Parent Organization for the Use of the Village’s Shelter and Open Space and a Waiver of Applicable Fees for an Ice Cream Social on August 20, 2014.

FUNTIMES / Don Wilson (DJ) to Provide Music for Community Day on July 26, 2014 in the amount of $250.00.

A Tree Planting Bid Proposal from Woodland Commercial Landscape for a Tree Installation Project in Various Public Parkways in the Village in the amount of $15,125.00 and to authorize Village Manager Lasday to sign the contract on behalf of the Village.

Option 2 for Legal Representation and Transfer Authorizations.

The Use of Duffy Lane and Wilmot Road as Part of a Bike Route for a Venus de Miles Cycling Event on August 9, 2014.

Resolution 2014-R-18, a Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of a Bid Proposal from Woodland Commercial Landscape for the Stirling Circle Landscape Installation Project in an amount not to exceed $49,242.09 and to authorize Village Manager Lasday to sign the contract on behalf of the Village.

Resolution 2014-R-19, Authorizing the Execution of a Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement and the Existence and Formation of the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System by Intergovernmental Cooperation.

Resolution 2014-R-20, Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with Powerlink Electric, Inc. for the Purchase and Installation of a Natural Gas Generator Cummins Onan 100KW at Village Hall in the amount of $37,307.00.

Ordinance 2014-09, Granting a Variation for the Installation of a Wall Sign for Heinen’s Grocery Store (Bannockburn Green Retail Center).

Ordinance 2014-10, Approving Trinity International University’s Updated Campus Development Plan.

Ordinance 2014-11, Authorizing the Sale of Certain Surplus Personal Property Owned by the Village of Bannockburn.

Ordinance 2014-12, an Ordinance Repealing the Village of Bannockburn Cable Communications Ordinance.

Ordinance 2014-13, an Ordinance Granting a Cable Television Franchise to Comcast of California/Illinois, LP, subject to the terms of a Cable Television Franchise Agreement between the Village of Bannockburn and Comcast of California/Illinois, LP.

Ordinance 2014-14, an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2007-36 Repealing PEG Fee for Cable and Video Providers.

Ordinance 2014-15, an Ordinance Establishing the Prevailing Rate of Wages in Lake County for Village Public Work Projects.

The following information was derived from the Urban Coyote Ecology and Management publication. This comprehensive ecological study took place in the Chicago metropolitan area, specifically in Cook County. It was authored by Professor Stanley Gehrt, of the School of Environment and Natural Resources at Ohio State University. The study began in 2000 and was completed in November 2006. As part of this study 253 coyotes were captured and 175 coyotes were radio-collared making this the largest urban study of coyotes in the world.

Where do coyotes come from? Coyotes are native inhabitants of the plains and southwest desert. They have learned to adapt quickly to a variety of environments. A dramatic change occurred during the last decade of the 20th century. The number of nuisance coyotes removed annually from the Chicago metropolitan area increased from 20 animals per year in the early 1990's to 350 per year in the late 1990's.

What do coyotes look like? The coyote is a medium-sized member of the dog family, which includes wolves and foxes. It has pointed ears, a slender muzzle, and a drooping bushy tail. Coyotes are usually grayish-brown with reddish tinges behind the ears and around the face, but coloration can vary from silver-gray to black. The tail usually has a black tip. Most adults weigh 25 to 35 pounds although their heavy coats often make them look significantly larger. One alpha male captured in Lincolnshire in early 2007 weighed 44 pounds.

Do urban coyotes form packs? Coyotes typically have a highly organized social system. This consists of packs, or groups, of coyotes that defend territories from other coyotes and these territories do not overlap. Although coyotes live in family groups, they usually travel and hunt alone or in loose pairs. Additionally, the urban population also consists of solitary coyotes that have left packs or are looking to join groups or create their own territories.

How long do coyotes live? In captivity, coyotes can live 13 - 15 years, but in the wild, most die before they reach 3 years of age. Coyotes have a 60% chance of surviving the first year. By far, the most frequent cause of death for the urban coyote has been collisions with vehicles (50% -70% per year). Other causes of death include shootings, malnutrition and diseases such as sarcoptic mange. Few of the diseases documented were of major importance to humans or pets. There is a coyote strain of rabies, but it is restricted to southern Texas. If a person is bitten by a coyote that is acting aggressive, he/she should be treated for rabies as a precaution. Any time a person is bitten by a coyote, animal care and human health professionals should be contacted. Urban coyotes may serve as a reservoir for heartworm. Approximately one-third of the Chicago area coyotes were infected with this parasite.

When do coyotes have young? In most years, coyotes typically mate in February. Only the alpha pair mates in a pack, but subordinates may help raise young. In April, 62 - 65 days after mating, four to seven pups are born. Some litters can be larger depending on the availability of food. Six weeks after birth the pups begin to leave the den. By the end of summer the pups are spending some time away from the adults and attempt to hunt on their own.

What do urban coyotes eat? The most common food items consumed by coyotes are small rodents, equaling about 40% of the diet; fruit at 22%, deer at 20%, and rabbit at 18%. Many people believe that urban coyotes primarily eat garbage and pets. Although coyotes are predators they are also opportunists and shift their diets to take advantage of the most available prey.

*Based on the contents of 1,429 scats collected during 2000 - 2002. Some scats contained multiple items; therefore, the percentages exceeds 100%. Table 1. of Urban Coyote Ecology and Management, The Cook County Illinois

Coyote Project, Ohio State (University Bulletin 929)

More About Coyotes

Diet Item Occurrence Small rodents 42% White-tailed deer 22% Fruit 23% Eastern cottontail 18% Bird species 13% Raccoon 8%

Diet Item Occurrence Grass 6% Invertebrates 4% Human-associated 2% Muskrat 1% Domestic cat 1% Unknown 1%

Table 1. Frequency of Food Items in the Diets of Coyotes in Cook County, Illinois*

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What good are coyotes? Coyotes serve an important ecological function in urban areas. Rodents are the number one food source of the coyote. They will keep these populations in check. Deer are overabundant in our area. Coyotes will rarely take an adult deer; they are primarily predators of deer fawns. According to this report, coyotes killed 20% to 80% of the fawns in different populations. Canada geese have adapted to urban landscapes, much like deer, and at times become overabundant and a nuisance. The coyote will take eggs from the nest but do not take enough adult geese to reduce their population.

Domestic Cats This is perhaps one of the most controversial aspects of the urbanization of the coyote. Coyotes kill cats for food or to remove potential competition. Those members of the public who own cats or are otherwise interested in their well being view this function of coyotes as strongly negative. However, a positive consequence of coyotes removing peri-domestic or feral cats is the trickle-down effect. Studies have shown an increase in songbirds as a result.

Conflicts between humans and coyotes Coyote conflicts can range from relatively benign sightings of the occasional animal without additional incidents, to pet killing, to the most extreme cases of coyotes attacking people. Coyotes differ from most other wildlife species in cities in that they can be considered a nuisance without any evidence of damage, but simply by being seen. Perhaps because of their role as a large predator, people are sensitive to the real or perceived threat to pets or children. Indeed, most complaints regarding coyotes are that they occur near people, regardless of whether any damage has occurred. More extreme are the cases where coyotes attack and sometimes kill pets. Usually dogs are attacked when they are not accompanied by people but in some rare cases, small dogs have been taken in the presence of an owner. Small dogs may be taken at any time of year, but attacks on larger dogs are usually associated with the mating or breeding season, when coyotes are most territorial. In some cases, small dogs have been taken while the dog was on a lead, or coyotes have jumped fences to attack a dog in a yard. Most metropolitan area in the Midwest and eastern United States have reported an apparent increase in the number of attacks on pets.

Are all coyotes a threat to people? The study found a tremendous number of coyotes living near people in this area, yet relatively few conflicts were reported. Only five of the 175 radio-collared coyotes were removed as nuisances. It remains to be seen if conflicts will remain relatively rare or if they become more common as coyotes adjust to living with humans. For perspective, it is worth considering that no documented case of a coyote biting a human has been reported in this study. Contrast that result with domestic dogs; Cook County recorded 3,023 bites in 2005.

What causes nuisance coyotes? Coyotes that became nuisances during this study typically became habituated through feeding by people. In other words, people were feeding wildlife and, either intentionally or unintentionally, fed coyotes. Once coyotes associated human buildings or yards with food, they increased daytime activities and thus were seen more easily by people.

Implications

Coyotes are common throughout most of the Chicago region, and the radio-tracking data demonstrate that people and coyotes coexist on a daily basis, with people usually unaware of interactions.

As a top predator, coyotes are performing an important role in the Chicago region. Increasing evidence indicates that coyotes assist with controlling deer and Canada goose populations.

Most coyotes are feeding on typical prey items, such as rodents and rabbits, and generally avoid trash. However, wildlife feeding will eventually habituate some coyotes, leading to conflicts.

Coyotes are exposed to a wide range of diseases; however, to date none of them pose a serious human health risk. In general, the coyote population appears to be relatively healthy.

Effective control programs target nuisance coyotes, rather than targeting the general coyote population. Coyotes removed through control efforts or other causes are quickly replaced. Successful management programs also include public education and outside consulting.

A major finding in this study is the extent to which coyotes and people are living together. People are often unknowingly in close contact with coyotes each day, but coyotes are watching and learning from us. We influence their behavior and it will be our actions that determine what the future holds for our new neighbors.

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Management options Human behavior - Management programs for urban coyotes should begin with public education and untangling facts from myths. People should become aware of coyote signs and understand the differences between true threats and coexistence. It is important to stress that our relationship with coyotes is directly affected by our behavior – coyotes react to us, and we can foster mutual respect or a lack of respect through cues we send to coyotes. Some people are enamored with coyotes. They like seeing them in their yards and attempt to entice them by baiting them, or they want to try to “tame” them. Intentional feedings such as this should be prohibited; otherwise other management solutions will be temporary at best. People should be discouraged from inadvertent feeding where coyotes are present. This includes leaving pet food outside at night and maintaining large bird feeders that attract multiple species of wildlife.

Removal There are instances when coyote habituation is so severe that the coyotes can be considered an immediate threat to people, especially children and pets. This is when removal is often warranted. Lethal removal is accomplished through trapping/euthanasia or shooting. Coyotes are difficult to trap or shoot, and these actions should be undertaken by professionals, especially in urban areas. Removal efforts should observe state and municipal codes. Fortunately, because of habituation, nuisance coyotes are often easier to capture than non-habituated individuals. Removal programs designed to target specific nuisance coyotes will be more successful than broad removal programs that have a goal of removing a complete population of coyotes. It is difficult to capture all coyotes residing in an area, and as coyotes are removed, they are replaced by solitary ones. Removal, especially lethal removal, is often controversial within communities. This is especially true when the perceived threat by coyotes is somewhat ambiguous to residents. Removal programs can also be expensive, either for residents or municipalities, and traps can occasionally capture pets. For these reasons as well as ethical ones, coyote removal is best employed only after education has been attempted or if there is an immediate and obvious threat to human safety.

What are some steps to avoid conflicts with coyotes? Conflicts with coyotes can be avoided by taking simple precautions or by alerting behaviors to avoid confrontation. 1. Do not feed the coyotes. Intentional feedings, such as bait stations in yards or parks, should be avoided. However, many people

unintentionally feed coyotes by leaving pet food or garbage out at night or having large bird feeders. Coyotes are usually not interested in bird food, but bird feeders often attract rodents, especially squirrels, which then attract coyotes. Although coyotes seem to have a natural inclination to avoid human related food, this can change when prey populations are low, or if the coyotes are young and haven’t learned to hunt effectively.

2. Do not allow pets to run loose. If coyotes live nearby, do not let pets run loose, especially domestic cats. When hiking in urban parks, keep dogs on leashes.

3. Do not run from a coyote. When you encounter a coyote, shout or throw something in its direction. People should be encouraged to act aggressively toward coyotes during encounters, to re-instill a fear of humans in coyotes. In many cases, this involves shouting, waving, or clapping hands, and looking as tall as possible. Residents in some communities will chase coyotes by banging pots and pans or throwing balls or rocks at them. However, this should be done within reason so as not to create conflicts that might not otherwise occur by injuring or cornering a coyote that simply wants to escape.

4. Repellents or fencing may help. Some repellents may work in keeping coyotes out of small areas, such as yards, although these have not been tested thoroughly for coyotes. Repellents may involve remotely activated lights or sound-making devices. Fencing may keep coyotes out of a yard.

5. Report aggressive, fearless coyotes immediately. When a coyote fails to exhibit fear of humans or acts aggressively by barking or growling in the yard or playground, the animal must be reported as soon as possible to the Bannockburn Police Department at 847-945-2151.

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THE BANNOCKBURN BEAT

Calls for Service Summary – Yearly Totals for 2013

Offense 2013

Premise Exam 2266

Check/Secure Park 410

Home Watch 303

Selective Traffic Enforcement 123

Public Service 150

Burglar Alarm 166

Assist Other Agency 175

Abandoned 9-1-1 Call 72

Assist Village Hall 127

Ambulance Call 85

Motorist Assist 130

Traffic Complaint 70

Other Complaints 70

Fire Alarm 70

Vehicle Lock Out 57

Traffic Collision/PD 49

Trustee Delivery 48

Suspicious Auto 50

Animal Problem 36

Roadway Debris 63

Traffic Collision/Private Property 36

Fingerprinting 129

Other Investigation 25

Traffic Investigation 30

Railroad Safety 30

Suspicious Person 16

Traffic Collision/PI 11

Suspended, Revoked License 20

Fire Call 23

Parking Complaint 17

Hold-Up Alarm 11

No Driver’s License 11

Theft/Under $500 13

Theft/ Over $500 4

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THE BANNOCKBURN BEAT

Crime Index

Enforcement Activity - 2013

Racial Profiling

POLICE ALERT

Crime 2013

Murder 0

Criminal Sexual Assault 0

Robbery 0

Aggravated Assault/Battery 0

Burglary 3

Theft 27

Motor Vehicle Theft 0

Arson 0

Type Number

Illinois Vehicle Code Violations 406

Compliance Tickets 1638

Warning Tickets 738

Parking Tickets 142

Race Total Percentage (%)

Caucasian 1926 81%

Hispanic 215 9%

African American 111 5%

Asian/Pacific Islander 126 5%

Calls for Service Summary – Yearly Totals for 2013

Several surrounding communities are experiencing residential, construction and unlocked vehicle

burglaries.

Please be extra vigilant in securing your residence and vehicles.

If you observe anyone suspicious or something out of the ordinary do not hesitate to contact the

Police Department by dialing 911.

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Bannockburn, Illinois 60015

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Bannockburn, IL 60015

All Residents, and other interested persons, are encouraged to attend the various public meetings held throughout the year. The Members of the Board and the various Commissions were elected or appointed to represent all Residents and want to know your thoughts on issues. All meetings, unless otherwise noted, are held in the Village Hall (2275 Telegraph Road) at 7:00 P.M. Please feel free to log onto the Village’s Website at www.bannockburn.org, call 847-945-6080, or stop by the Village Hall for the latest information, confirm the following scheduled meetings, or to discuss upcoming issues.

Architectural Review Commission

August 19, 2014 (Third Tuesday— 7:00 p.m.)

September 16, 2014 (Third Tuesday—7:00 p.m.)

Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals

August 4, 2014 (First Monday)

September 8, 2014 (Second Monday— 6:00 p.m.)

October 6, 2014 (First Monday — 7:00 p.m.)

Village Staff Contact Information:

Village Hall Telephone: 847-945-6080

Police Non-Emergency: 847-945-8490

Website: www.bannockburn.org

Village Manager—Maria Lasday

Mlasday@villageofbannockburn.org

Police Chief —Ronald Price

Rprice@villageofbannockburn.org

Finance Director—Linda McCulloch

Lmcculloch@villageofbannockburn.org

Assistant to Village Manager—Ryan Mentkowski

Rmentkowski@villageofbannockburn.org

Administrative Intern– Cory Poris

Cporis@villageofbannockburn.org

U p c o m i n g

V i l l a g e M e e t i n g s

S t a f f A n n i v e r s a r y

The Village of Bannockburn’s Board of Trustees

would like to acknowledge upcoming anniversaries

from the Bannockburn Police Department and

Village Hall.

Sgt. Bruce Bone will celebrate his 11th year with the Village of

Bannockburn on August 12th, 2014.

His service and dedication to the Village of Bannockburn is

greatly appreciated. Thank you!

West Deerfield Township

Residents of West Deerfield Township are invited to attend and provide their input at the West Deerfield Township Board of Trustees meetings [www.westdeerfieldtownship.org].

August 19, 2014 - 7:00 p.m.

September 16, 2014 - 7:00 p.m. October 21, 2014 - 7:00 p.m.

Village Meetings, Cont’d

Board of Trustees

August 11, 2014 (Second Monday — 7:00 p.m.)

CANCELLED August 25, 2014 (Fourth Monday)

September 8, 2014 (Second Monday — 7:00 p.m.)

September 22, 2014 (Fourth Monday — 7:00 p.m.)

J u n e — J u l y 2 0 1 4 Insert

Sunday, September 14th 2014

at Deerfield Golf Course, Deerfield IL

Registration & Practice Range: 11:30am

Shotgun Tee Off: 12:00 p.m. 19th Hole Hors d’oeuvres: 5:00 p.m.

Hurry! This 18 hole scramble is limited to 40 players (10 teams of 4)

Sign up as a team or sign up individually (we’ll find a team for you)

Ladies Teams, Men Teams, and Mixed Teams Invited

Men Play from Gold Tees, Seniors (70+) from the Silver, Ladies from Red Tees

Fees = Golf, GPS Golf Cart and Range Balls. Cash Bar

Golf will be cancelled/rescheduled for severe weather.

Golf and Prizes SPECIAL package: $75.00 per person

A portion of this fee ($5.00 per golfer) will be donated to The Bannockburn Community Support

Fund which supports programs such as D.A.R. E, Shop with a Cop and Lake County Crime

Stoppers. Checks for additional tax deductible contributions should be made out to Bannockburn

Community Support Fund.

Hors d’oeuvres at 5:00 p.m. at the Golf Course.

Cash Bar (Due to Village Requirements)

Prizes Awarded for: Best Team, Closest to Pin, Longest Putt, Longest Drive, Par 3 Contest for all players.

Win FREE golf, dinners, food and other great prizes.

Please Reply to:

Bud Rothing at (773) 255-9137 or via email frankrothing@comcast.net to make reservations.

Make check payable to Bannockburn Recreation Committee and send to Bud Rothing, 1350

Aitken, Bannockburn IL 60015. Payments must be received no later than September 5, 2014.

How is the Value of Property Determined? “Value” is a complicated concept with many definitions. The measurement of market value for tax purposes is the

job of assessors, who use one or more of the three basic approaches to measure it:

1. market data - comparing recent selling prices of similar properties;

2. cost - coming up with a value of the cost of reproducing the property minus accrued depreciation

plus land value; and

3. income - calculating the present worth of the income from an income-producing property.

Most real property in Illinois must be assessed based on its value on the open market; this value is the most probable

sale price of a property in terms of money in a competitive and open market, assuming that the buyer and seller are

acting prudently and knowledgeably, allowing sufficient time for the sale and assuming that the transaction is not

effected by undue pressures.

What Can Taxpayer's Do if They Believe Their Assessments Are Unfair? Taxpayers should first discuss the assessed value with their township assessor's office. Taxpayers who believe that

their assessments are unjust may appeal their assessed value. Taxpayers in Lake County begin the appeal process

with the County Board of Review.

If dissatisfied with the Board’s decision, they can choose between two of the options below:

(1) They may take their appeal to the State Property Tax Appeal Board, a five-member board appointed by

the Governor. The State Property Tax Appeal Board’s decisions are subject to administrative review in

Circuit Court, should the taxpayer so desire to take it to that level. Taxpayers that take their cases to the

State Property Tax Appeal Board can argue solely on their property’s value and the correctness of

assessments.

(2)The other alternative for taxpayers is to appeal the decision of the County Board of Review directly to

the Circuit Court. When taxpayers go to court to challenge the assessment, however, they must prove

either fraud on the assessor’s part, or that their assessment is so high that it is “constructively” fraudulent.

Six Steps to Appeal an Assessment Obtain the assessed valuation of your property, along with the values of other similar properties in the same market

area.

1. Determine the fair market value for your property.

2. Discuss the assessment with your township assessor's office.

3. Determine the basis for your formal appeal.

4. File a written appeal with your Board of Review.

5. Present evidence of unfair assessment to the Board of Review at the hearing.

6. Appeal the Board of Review's decision to the State Property Tax Appeal Board (in writing), in the event of

an unsatisfactory decision by the Board of Review, or appeal directly to the Circuit Court.

For information regarding the steps in appealing a farm land or farm building assessment, contact your local

assessing officials.

Reasons For An Appeal You have a reasonable appeal if you can support any of the following claims:

1. The assessor's market value estimate is higher than the actual market value. (This claim can be easily

supported if you have recently purchased your property).

2. The primary assessment of the property is based on inaccurate information such as an incorrect

measurement of a lot or building.*

3. The assessment is higher than those of similar neighboring properties.

4. The assessed value is at a higher percentage of market value for your property than the prevailing township,

or county median level, as shown in an assessment / sales ratio study.

*In this event, a Certificate of Error may be issued by the Township Assessor's Office with the concurrence of the

Board of Review, even after the tax bill is received.

Excerpts from http://assessor.lakecountyil.gov/Resources/Pages/FAQ.aspx#24

Where do my property tax dollars go?

Shortly, you will receive your annual property tax assessment notice from Lake County (blue 8 x 11 sheet). This is the

first step in determining your property tax bill.

What Can I Do?

Be pro active. Each taxing body prepares an annual tax levy, and you are billed a portion of that levy. The total of each

of these levies yields your annual tax bill. A change in your property tax bill can result from a change in your EAV, the

total taxing body levies, and/or your exemptions. If you wait until you have your 2014 tax bill in May, 2015 to question

any of these tax bill components, you will have acted too late.

You need to review the detailed data relating to your EAV. If you choose to appeal your assessment, you must

act promptly, usually within 30-days of the assessment roll publication. If you have questions or seek an

adjustment, refer to the specific time periods and contact information provided in your assessment notice, or

check the Lake County Assessor’s website at

http://www.lakecountyil.gov/assessor/Board-of-Review/Pages/filing-deadlines.aspx

Review your tax exemptions. Are you missing a senior homestead, veteran, or other exemption? Unsure?

You may want to contact the Lake County Assessor at (847) 377-2050 or assessor@lakecountyil.gov, or visit

the County website at www.lakecountyil.gov or contact the West Deerfield Township Assessor at (847) 945-

3020 or wdassessor@lakecountyil.gov, or check the Township website at www.westdeerfieldtownship.org.

Consider the excerpted information from the County Assessor’s office on the back of this sheet.

Attend an information meeting offered by the Chief County Assessment Office of Lake County to understand

your property assessment. Check their web site frequently for updates, especially on assessment help centers.

Attend meetings and public hearings of the various taxing bodies listed on your tax bill. Participate in the tax

levy discussions; be involved in the process.