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Riverwoods Village Voice
Riverwoods
V V I I LL LL AA G
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October 2021
Volume 25/Issue 5 Understanding areas like deserts experience drought
regularly, in which the rainfall and
VillageofRiverwoods.com the Importance snowfall aren’t adequate and cause
a water shortage. Conserving water
of Water can help alleviate the effects of water
Conservation shortages in any given community.
• Water use drains other resources.
Using in-house water resources
What Is Water Conservation?
requires energy to deliver the water to
Water conservation is a series of
your home. This energy-use increases
methods aimed at reducing our
when you use hot water since a lot of
use of freshwater resources. Water
energy goes into heating. Reducing
conservation methods range from
the amount of hot and cold water
water monitoring and conservation-
you use can help conserve both
friendly building codes instituted by the
water and energy, cutting down on
government, to strategies for everyday
energy pollution which harms the
people to reduce home water use.
environment.
Why Is Water Conservation
Important? The average person uses around
Proper water management is important 140 liters of water a day.
for a number of reasons. Some of those
Five Environmental Methods
reasons include:
of Water Conservation
• Water is a resource. The current
Large-scale water conservation can
water supply on Earth comes from
be implemented on the institutional
surface water runoff, groundwater,
and societal level, in order to make a
and snow. This supply comes from the
significant difference in the amount of
same sources that have been used for
clean water we have. Below are some
thousands of years, which is threatened
methods that government, businesses,
by overdevelopment, pollution, and
and agriculture can do to conserve this
global warming. Only three percent of
natural resource:
the Earth’s water supply is made up of
1. Updating to modern irrigation
freshwater, with only half a percent of
methods. Updating agricultural
that available for human consumption.
methods to adhere to water-efficient
Saltwater from the ocean cannot be
systems like drip irrigation—which
consumed unless it is desalinated,
distributes small amounts of water
which is a costly process involving a
across large areas, which drips down
great deal of energy consumption.
• Conservation alleviates droughts. Dry Continued on page #6
LETTER FROM THE MAYOR VILLAGE OF RIVERWOODS BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Enjoy Change
In the meantime, residents are
urged to explore the offerings of
Riverwoods Village meeting proclamation, it would be
up to the Village President whether
RIVERWOODS
VILLAGE BOARD OF
the Brushwood Center. And please Board of Trustees to extend the remote meetings. Mayor
TRUSTEES
of Season in remember the Reuse/Recycle-O- Meeting Notes Ford asked how remote participation
could occur with in-person meetings.
Kris Ford
Mayor/Board President
Rama on October 2, 9:00 am to
Riverwoods noon at Village Hall! The following is a summary of ordinances,
Mr. Huvard explained if there is a
quorum, a Trustee could attend a
847-945-3990
kford@rvillageofriverwoods.com
resolutions, and non-routine matters
This Fall Respectfully, considered by the Board of Trustees from the
meeting minutes of June 15 and July 20. Read
meeting remotely if certain conditions
are met. Trustee Jamerson would VILLAGE TRUSTEES
VILLAGE
GOVERNMENT As we end the summer and look the entirety of these minutes, including the prefer a limit to the number of times a
forward to another beautiful fall in current Police Reports and Plan Commission Trustee could attend remotely. Michael Clayton
Reports on the Village of Riverwoods website at Economic Dev./Finance/Capital Planning
Riverwoods Village Board the woods, we remain hopeful that 224-813-1263
www.villageofriverwoods.com.
1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 7:30pm. Sept. all our residents remain safe and Kris Ford New Business mclayton@villageofriverwoods.com
21, Oct. 5, 19 and Nov. 2 and 16. protected from the threat of the Mayor of Riverwoods BRUSHWOOD PARTNERSHIP Liliya Dikin
COVID virus. Much as we would June 15 AND TRAIL TALE PROJECT Communications
Riverwoods Plan Commission
TREASURER’S REPORT 847-945-3990
1st Thursdays at 7:30pm. like to plan our Halloween Party, Mayor Ford noted that the Village has ldikin@villageofriverwoods.com
Oct. 7, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2. we will be taking a wait-and-see Village Treasurer Hal Roseth reported received information from Brushwood
Andrew Eastmond
Meetings are generally held at Village attitude. Foremost is our concern that the interest rate environment is for the Trail Tale signage. Woodlands/Ecology
Hall, 300 Portwine Road. for the most vulnerable among bad but the Village’s investment status 847-945-3990
is still good. The current blended rate is The Memorandum of Understanding aeastmond@villageofriverwoods.com
Meetings are open to the public and
us. We do require that everyone
1.33% which yields a $125,000 annual between Brushwood and the Village Michael Haber
residents are encouraged to attend. entering Village Hall wear a mask.
cash flow. The Village will continue to includes the Trail Tail signage and Legal/Police
During COVID meetings may be virtual. On a bright note, we did get to stay very short-term with investments. programming throughout the year. The 847-940-1957
mhaber@villageofriverwoods.com
Please check the website. sneak in a Grand Opening of the installation of the Trail Tale panels was
POLICE REPORT Henry Hollander
Flatwoods Heritage Center. It was part of the original project budget. The
Roads/Land Use
G E T I N V O LV E D
a wonderful event with beautiful Police Chief Bruce Dayno noted that sign posts and signs would be installed, 847-945-4879
IN RIVERWOODS weather! The food truck was a big the Village recently auctioned off a but the content can be changed. hhollander@villageofriverwoods.com
success and something that will retired police vehicle and received a Brushwood got pricing on the signage Rick Jamerson
Riverwoods Preservation likely be a part of events in the check for $19,303.98. The complete and graphics for the first round. The Building/Utilities
Council (RPC) Police Activity Report is available to Village is looking for approval of the 847-370-6565
future. The shelter is a pleasant rjamerson@villageofriverwoods.com
David Shimberg, President read on the Village website, under expense which is $6518 for graphic
RiverwoodsRPC@gmail.com
gathering place that we should
Board of Trustee meeting minutes. design, production of the panels, and
all feel free to use - a great spot
Riverwoods Residents VILLAGE ATTORNEY’S REPORT installation. COMMUNITY
for a picnic or a stop on a bike SERVICES
Association (RRA)
Jill Kaplan
ride. Signs explaining the unique Federal Life Property – Village Attorney Mr. Huvard questioned whether a
847-945-0062 crossing of ecological zones will Bruce Huvard reported that he has not contract would be between the Village Russ Kraly
soon be in place along the paths. Director of Community Services
jedma1@yahoo.com received any recent inquiries about and Brushwood, or if the Village would 847-945-3990
the 37 acres or Federal Life property. be contracting directly with Fossil rkraly@villageofriverwoods.com
Riverwoods Book Club Also, as we approach fall, we are
Thorntons had some discussion with Industries. Trustee Jamerson expressed
June Melber looking forward to budget season. Bruce Dayno
847-940-7086 the Lake County Department of concern that Fast Signs and Fossil Chief of Police
During this process, we will focus
argos501@aol.com Transportation. They are trying to put Industries would not pay prevailing 847-945-1130
on continuing to make our Village together the necessary documents for bdayno@villageofriverwoods.com
wage. If the Village puts this through
Plant Sale Committee operations as efficient and resident- the Plan Commission. as a capital project, the State requires Tom Krueger
Sheila Hollander focused as we can. We welcome Fire Chief
847-945-4879 prevailing wage.
your ideas and suggestions and Open Meetings Act – Mayor Ford noted Lincolnshire/Riverwoods
sheilahol@comcast.net Fire Protection District
so have established the Office that Village Board and Committee Trustee Hollander moved to approve 847-634-2512
Brushwood Center of the Mayor mailbox. Please meetings will once again be in-person the final estimate for the Brushwood
at Ryerson Woods beginning July 1, 2021.
address your suggestions or Signage Project in an amount not
Catherine Game
Executive Director comments to officeofthemayor@ to exceed $10,000 subject to Village
The Open Meetings Act requires that Attorney approval. The Board voted in
cgame@brushwoodcenter.org villageofriverwoods.com.
if the Governor renews the in-person favor.
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VILLAGE OF RIVERWOODS BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF RIVERWOODS BOARD OF TRUSTEES
homeowner fails to act on hazardous The Trustees discussed the Services Russ Kraly received a call on
trees on their property. Trustee competition, as there are other gaming July 12, 2021, from someone interested
July 20
Haber suggested providing options to establishments nearby. They also in putting a tobacco shop in the
homeowners to possibly take advantage expressed concern about the amount Shoppes of Riverwoods. He is trying
TRUSTEE JAMERSON HONORED
of economies of scale. of traffic it could generate. Mr. Mestan to determine if this is compatible
Mayor Ford honored Rick Jamerson explained they propose using 1200 with the neighborhood. It would be
for his dedication and leadership in Trustee Dikin suggested adding square feet of the Chase Bank location. strictly retail with no smoking onsite.
construction of the Village Hall. invasive species to the survey. Mr. There are no gaming establishments Trustee Hollander noted the Village is
POLICE REPORT Huvard explained those are not within three miles, and the market is seeing a change to the retail makeup
hazardous. Trustee Jamerson explained not saturated. They like the location of Milwaukee Avenue. He thinks the
On July 7, 2021, officers responded to a the purpose of the survey is to identify because it is in a strip mall and there is Board needs to come to a realization
disturbance call on West Course Drive. trees that could fall on a roadway. adequate parking. They propose having that we have to look at this area
Someone was threatened with a knife David Shimberg asked about the trees six machines and would require seven differently than in the past as things
RIVERWOODS and the department made an arrest. that are on private property. parking spaces. Trustee Clayton noted are going in a different direction.
VILLAGE VOICE On July 14, a ruse burglary occurred on
Sweet Basil expressed an interest as
Sunset Trail. Chief Dayno reported the Trustee Jamerson explained any ProKarma – Mr. Huvard explained
Riverwoods Village Voice is well as Thornton’s, so it is something
two factor authentication project for leaning or dead tree that could fall on ProKarma currently provides support
published bimonthly by the Village the Plan Commission should look into.
of Riverwoods. It’s purpose is to the Village has been completed. a road would be flagged. services for the Village website. There
provide a communication forum and INFORMATIONAL ITEMS FROM Mr. Huvard explained one requirement is a transitional document that states
information for residents. The views
Riverwoods Residents
Ms. Graditor noted trimming oak trees for a gaming parlor is a liquor license. ProKarma will provide services on a
THE PRESIDENT
expressed in the newsletter are not before Fall would damage the tree. If the Board does not want this use, temporary basis. This will document
necessarily those of the Mayor or The office of the Mayor has opened The Village Forester needs to note the they do not need to create a new the services the Village wants for
Association–Your
members of the Board of Trustees. an email address as the Trustees have timing to safely remove tree limbs. liquor license category. In addition, $600 per month plus up to $1500 for
Editor: Jackie Borchew. all received emails and the Village
the current zoning in the Shoppes of a transition fee. Trustee Dikin noted
Any resident wishing to become a wants to ensure we are in compliance Consideration of a video gaming
newsletter staff volunteer please call
the Village Hall at 847-945-3990
with the Open Meetings Act. The
officeofthemayor@villageofriverwoods.
parlor as an allowable use in a mixed
use planned development in the B-1
Riverwoods prohibits video gaming.
The Village would have to opt-in
they provide about 10 hours of service
per month. Trustee Haber explained Community Needs You!
and leave your name and phone as a community. Mr. Huvard noted they just want a contract. Mr. Huvard
com email address will be monitored to Neighborhood Business District –
Thornton’s expressed interest in video noted the Village is in the process of The Riverwoods Residents
make sure the email gets forwarded to Trustee Hollander explained that a
gaming if they sold diesel fuel. interviewing other companies. Association (RRA) forms a support
SEND IN THOSE the proper person. Clerk Daphne Paras video gaming business is interested in a network within our Village.
LETTERS!
noted the Village is trying to establish a location at the Shoppes of Riverwoods. The Board voted to approve the support Membership is $25 per family
Mr. Huvard noted the Village received
policy for archiving emails. He would like to poll the Board to see if services agreement with ProKarma and includes two vehicle stickers.
Letters from residents and another request from another party
Riverwoods homeowners’ they would be amenable to this type of interested in opening a video gaming through January 1, 2022. Mail your check to RRA, P.O. Box
associations are invited and New Business business in the Village before sending establishment in the Shoppes of 341, Deerfield, IL 60015. For more
encouraged. Preferred length: it to the Plan Commission. He noted it Approval of a First Amendment to the information contact Jill Kaplan
Riverwoods as well. Mr. Mestan
approximately 250 words or less, Approval of Hazardous Tree Survey would require a significant amount of Memorandum of Understanding with at jedma1@yahoo.com or call her
typed. All letters must include the
explained if the Village approved it,
Proposal by Urban Forest Management, work for the Plan Commission. Trustee Brushwood Center at Ryerson – Mr. directly at 847-945-0062.
author’s name, address and phone he would ask to be first in line to get
Inc. – Mayor Ford explained the Village Hollander explained they would Huvard explained the agreement with
number. Letters may be printed, a license. They have worked hard to
has not done a hazardous tree survey in MEMBERSHIP FORM
space permitting, but may be edited only have microwaved food and the find this location. Mr. Huvard asked if Brushwood expires at the end of July.
for grammar, clarity and length. If a number of years. amount of revenue to the Village would Under the agreement the Village will
revenue projections to Village would be
controversial topics are addressed, Name
probably be less than $10,000. reduced if there was another location pay for the Trail Tails project (up to
the editor will seek opposing Trustee Hollander is concerned about
in the Village. Mr. Mestan noted there $10,000) and suggested renewing the
viewpoints for balance. the follow up after trees are marked. Tony Mestan with Excel Entertainment
are multiple locations in the same agreement for a year, then annually, Email
Mr. Huvard explained the Village has explained one of his clients (dba
Deadline for the strip mall in other suburbs. Revenue unless either party gives 30 days’ notice.
a different approach to enforcement Baby Vegas) is looking for a location
November/December issue: has not reached diminishing returns. The Village has not agreed to other Phone
with Urban Forest Management. They for a gaming parlor. They performed
October 20, 2021 The Trustees would like the Plan expenditures and anything else will be
Send to: need to know where the hazardous a demographic study and believe
Commission to look at video gaming in done on a case-by-case basis. This will Address
Editor trees are located before they can Riverwoods would be a good location.
the Village. keep the framework alive without any
Riverwoods Village Voice handle enforcement. Mr. Mestan noted one location would additional financial commitment. # of extra stickers at $5 each
300 Portwine Road
bring $3000 – $4000 per month to the Tobacco Shop in Neighborhood Business
Riverwoods, IL 60015 Sherry Graditor strongly recommends
or jackie@borchew.com
Village, based on State statute. District – Director of Community Amount Enclosed
having a list of ramifications if a
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Water Conservation; continued from the front cover and water-saving ones. Research the toilets, faucets,
roots of plants—can help save thousands of gallons of showerheads, dishwashers, and clothes washers in your
water per year wasted by traditional irrigation methods. home to determine how much water they use, and look
Using modern irrigation methods for industries like into options that use less water, like dual-flush toilets or
farming and agriculture can save water by reducing low-flow showerheads.
runoff waste and evaporation. 2. Take shorter showers. For every minute in the shower,
2. Increasing forest cover. Increasing forest cover by your showerhead can use up to ten gallons of water. Try
planting trees and fighting deforestation can reduce the reducing the amount of time you spend in the shower
amount of rainfall lost to evaporation and help conserve every day, to a maximum of five minutes, or turn off the
groundwater. Trees are more drought-tolerant than most
crops, and planting more trees along river beds and
water in between rinses to conserve water while you’re
bathing. Director of Community Services An Update from
Lakeshore
A Change of Season
reservoirs can further protect our water resources from
Waiting for the tap water to run cold can
disappearing or contamination.
Recycling Systems
waste 10 liters of water.
3. Water conservation legislation. Only half of one
Is Upon Us
percent of all freshwater on Earth is drinkable, which 3. Use the dishwasher, if possible. It may seem
makes protecting our water supply extremely important. counterintuitive, but washing dishes by hand typically
Governmental bodies like the EPA (or Environmental uses more water than the dishwasher. If you don’t have Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) is taking this
Protection Agency) can institute legislation to stop a dishwasher, there are ways to conserve water during By Russell Kraly opportunity to let residents know that we have recently
businesses from dumping waste in precious water the washing process. Simply turn off the water when you extended the agreement with the Village for another 5
What a summer!! The 90-degree temperatures and
resources, which can contaminate groundwater and wash dishes, instead of letting it run. years. Since the spring of 2012, LRS has been a proud
the high humidity is almost more than we/I can bear!!
reduce the amount available for use. They can also 4. Skip the garbage disposal. Garbage disposal units partner of the Village as your residential waste and
Instead of putting on suntan lotion, there were times
institute water conservation programs requiring use up a lot of water. Instead of sending chunks of food
when I thought I should be slathering on barbecue recycling hauler. Some residents may know that the
businesses to be more transparent about their water down the drain, toss them into a compost pile to save
sauce!! I’m sure 4 months from now, when it’s 20 below Village of Riverwoods was LRS’ first residential contract.
footprint. Our institutions can limit the amount of water water and reduce food waste.
zero and 15 inches of snow, we’ll look back and wish we LRS is now the country’s sixth largest waste hauler with
wasted and lost through human activities every year by 5. Turn off the water when brushing your teeth.
taking an active role in conserving and protecting our had this weather. a fleet of nearly 700 vehicles, serving 5 states with over
Letting the faucet run when you brush your teeth is an
consumable water. 1,000 dedicated employees.
unnecessary waste of water. Conserve water by turning Urban Forest Management will be starting a Hazardous
4. Water redistribution. Canals, pipes, and other the faucet off when brushing. Tree Survey this month. They’ll be looking to mark and Under the new extension, residents may either opt-
irrigation systems can help make use of excess 6. Store drinking water in the fridge. For people who identify trees close to the roads for removal before they in for a seasonal subscription yard waste program
water storage by collecting and redistributing that drink tap water out of the faucet, running the water cause a problem. You will be notified if tree(s) are on your that allows co-mingling of food scraps, or opt-in for
water to areas affected by drought or lack of rainfall. until it gets cold is a natural habit—but it wastes a lot property with some suggestions on how to remove them. a subscription organics/food waste-only seasonal
Redistributing water cuts down on waste, while also of water in the process. Rather than drinking cold water
delivering much-needed water to the places that need it With the dry summer this year the fall foliage will be a program. A cart will be provided at no additional cost in
straight from the faucet, fill reusable bottles or pitchers
most. little more hazardous than usual. Please take extra care both cases. Of course, residents may still use stickers
with lukewarm sink water and store them in the fridge,
5. Better incentives. Many agricultural subsidies from if you are burning or even having late night camp fires. for organic material in kraft bags as well. Stickers can
which allows them to get cold without running water
the government are distributed to farmers who produce down the drain. Keep a charged hose nearby and do not leave the area be purchased directly from LRS.
corn for animal feed or ethanol, rather than for human 7. Check for leaky faucets. Leaky faucets can waste up until all the embers are out. LRS will continue to take one electronic waste item at
consumption. This leaves the food industry with a to 20 gallons of water every day. If you know you have a
When you’re winterizing your pools and irrigation no charge on a resident’s first service day of the month.
disproportionate market that can affect the prices on faucet that drips, fix it or replace it as soon as possible
goods everywhere. Adopting water conservation policies systems, don’t forget to clean your gutters, ditch lines There will be a charge for each additional item.
to save water (and your utility budget). Even if you don’t
that offer more incentives for agricultural businesses think your faucets are leaking, check periodically to make and culverts. Clogged gutters will lead to ice dams and
Please remember: The yard waste, organics and food
that produce food can give farmers the tools they need sure. To detect a leak, check your water meter over two possible ice working under you shingles and causing
waste season runs from April 1 to December 15 of each
to both afford and implement the right strategies in hours when water is not in use at your home. If the water leaks in your house. Keep your ditch lines and culverts
year.
conserving water. usage changes, you have a leak. Making sure your water clean of leaves and weeds. In the spring when the snow
Seven Ways to Conserve Water at Home systems are efficient will help avoid wasting water. melts, this is the way we move water so you don’t flood There will be a letter coming with more detail. Should
There are many ways people can reduce their use of your neighbors. Culverts are especially critical, because you have any further inquiries or requests, please feel
water. Read on for some ways to lower your everyday Written by the MasterClass staff, Mar 18, 2021. if they are clogged with leaves and then freeze solid, free to contact us at Service@LRSrecycles.com or 844.
water consumption. For more information visit: https://www.masterclass. they are the last thing to thaw out. One frozen culvert NEED.LRS.
1. Update your appliances. Many old appliances use com/articles/water-conservation-explained#what-is- can cause a lot of problems! Enjoy the rest of summer
significantly more water than modern water-efficient water-conservation and the fall, and stay safe!!
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Hazardous Riverwoods Asks:
neighbours then produce tannins,
Trees: Our Greatest which make their leaves taste bitter to
Tree Survey
Did you know...?
approaching predators.
The Village Forester is in the process
Natural Resource Those airborne signals can also work
in another way that’s even more
of completing a survey of trees with Trees are the longest living organisms impressive. That’s because trees can
the potential to be hazardous to on the planet and one of the earth’s attract predators or parasites that kill an • There is a textile and clothing drop off box * The Police will watch your home while you are
roadways in the Village. Trees marked greatest natural resources. They invading pest. A 2013 study for instance out of town. The house watch program is a public
located at the Deerfield Golf Club
with pink paint indicate the tree keep our air supply clean, reduce found that apple trees under attack by service that helps prevent crime when residents are
needs to be removed. Trees marked caterpillars can release chemicals that (1201 Saunders). Almost all gently used and new
noise pollution, improve water quality, away.
with green paint indicate that pruning help prevent erosion, provide food attract caterpillar-eating birds. clothing items are accepted except shoes.
is required to mitigate a hazard. and building materials, create shade, If you have shoes to donate, please visit swalco.
It sounds like a scene straight from the
In the past, some homeowners have and help make our landscapes look movie Avatar – but it means that a tree org/182/reuse-a-shoe-program for drop off
asked why all dead trees were not beautiful. under siege can essentially call for back- locations.
marked. Only trees 8” or larger in Not only do they breathe oxygen, up from other parts of the natural world if
diameter, and limbs greater than 4” it gets into trouble! • Residents can have documents notarized free
protect soil and support wildlife
in diameter were marked for removal, – they’re also carbon-munching of charge at Village Hall Monday thru Friday
depending on proximity to roadways, 3. Trees release chemicals that can from 8:30-1:30. No appointment is necessary but
powerhouses in the fight against the
and general directions in which they make us happier
climate crisis. it is a good idea to call ahead (847-945-3990) to
It’s been proven that just looking at
may fall; trees whose form leans at a ensure our Notary is available. Please also bring
A few tree facts: trees can make us feel happier, less
significant angle away from a roadway,
stressed and more creative. That’s partly your photo id.
and therefore not likely to fall in to a 1. Trees have only been around for the because they release chemicals called
roadway were not included. last 10% of earth’s entire history • You can raise chickens provided you comply
phytoncides. Research has shown
The Board recently approved a The earth may be a staggering 4.5 that when we breathe them in, it can with Village code. Village code (9-2-6-9) specifies
plan to assist residents in removing billion years old – but even early have amazing effects, reducing blood that you have at least one acre and no more than
hazardous trees and limbs. The forms of plants (such as mosses and pressure, lowering anxiety levels and 10 chickens.
Village Forester will work with the lichens) only sprang up as recently as increasing pain threshold – and they
Village to get bids for larger groupings 470 million years ago. Larger plants can even boost our levels of anti-cancer • Clendenin Lane is named in honor of
of affected trees and limbs from followed about 420 million years ago, proteins! Robert Clendenin who was the first Mayor of
approved tree services. Homeowners but it took tens of millions more years
for trees taller than 3 feet high to Originating in Japan, forest bathing (also Riverwoods. Bob Clendenin served as Mayor from
are expected to benefit from being
evolve. called Shinrin-yoku) is becoming hugely January 1960 until April 1965.
* You can receive Village email notifications. Be
part of a larger group rather than
popular. This is a practice that involves
one of the first to know about mosquito spraying,
contract for an individual project. If 2. Trees help each other to ward • Early residents named several Village streets road closures, or other important Village events. To
doing mindful walks in forests, to soak
a homeowner wishes to opt out of off predators up the relaxing vibes. It’s thought that receive notifications, visit villageofriverwoods.com
after their favorite Saturday night libations. The
the group and have the work done Trees look out for each other in ways doing something as simple as immersing streets are Daiquiri Drive, Chianti Trail, Portwine and click on “Sign me up!”
independently, they can do so. that could warm the cockles of even yourself in the calming atmosphere of a
the hardest of hearts! For instance, Road, Sherry Lane, Scotch Lane and Dubonnet
However, all work done independently forest can have major benefits for mental
must be done timely or fines will be some tree species can release wellbeing. Drive. * The Police Department Offers a Premise
airborne chemical signals to each Alert Program. The alert gives officers needed
assessed. If you believe a tree was • From time to time, television shows are filmed
other to warn them about incoming Matt Mostyn information when responding to a call related to
mistakenly assigned to your property
threats like insects. Their closest OVO Energy in Riverwoods. In August, Chicago Fire used a residents with disibilities or special needs.
(property boundaries may be unclear
in the field), please notify the Village
house near Duffy Lane to film a recent scene.
as soon as possible. Location scouts love our heavily wooded lots. * The Police Department will provide assistance
in child safety seat installation. Officer Jared
Residents with trees or limbs marked * You must register your alarm with the Police Tyunaitis and Officer Al Maciareillo are both
for removal will receive a notification Department. The initial registration fee is $25 but
letter in the mail from the Village certified installers. Please call (847) 945-1130 to
annual renewal registrations are only $15.
after the survey is completed for the schedule a time for car seat installation assistance.
entire Village. The letter will contain
more details on the plan such as • That bird that you thought was a bald eagle
For more information on asterisk items, please visit
timing, tree services to be included may indeed be one. Bald eagles have been
www.villageofriverwoods.com and click on Public
in the bidding process and fines spotted in Ryerson Woods and have been seen
Safety/Police or call Police Records at 847-945-1130.
associated with non-compliance. nesting in Lake County.
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News From the NSSRA composting area, if you have the space. Not only will this
provide you with valuable, high-quality garden compost in
the end, but a plethora of wildlife will use the piled leaves for
The Village of Riverwoods is a partner agency member of the Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association various habitat needs throughout the seasons.
(NSSRA). The mission of the NSSRA is to enrich the lives of children, teens and adults with disabilities who live in
the partner agency communities through quality recreation services. NSSRA has been creating an environment of Many of us are in the habitat of cutting back a lot of dead,
belonging since 1970, and is the first Special Recreation Association in the country. The other partner agencies are above ground plant parts that could otherwise stand
the Park Districts of Deerfield, Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park, Kenilworth, Lake Bluff, Northbrook, Northfield, throughout winter. These plants can provide much needed
Wilmette, and Winnetka; and the cities of Highwood and Lake Forest. habitat for birds if they are tall enough to stand up through
the snow. In addition, many native, pollinating bees
On September 1, 2021 NSSRA announced the grand opening of its new facility located at 1221 County Line Road in overwinter inside stem piths while some butterflies spend
Highland Park. Now with approximately 16,000 square feet of dedicated programming space, NSSRA will be able to winter on the outside of dead stems in protective structures,
expand its program offerings, reduce waitlists by accommodating more participants and provide a home for its year- such chrysalises.
round adult day programs, including Enriched Lifestyles for Adults (ELA).
Lighten the Load of The clean-cut look of landscape bed with all the dead plant
Fall Garden Cleanup
material removed for winter is relatively devoid of vertical
NSSRA purchased the new facility, formerly Lakeside Congregation for Reform Judaism, in August 2019, ending a habitat elements birds need for perching, or seeking shelter
six-year search for a new facility. After much planning and due diligence, the NSSRA Board of Directors approved when everything becomes covered in a blanket of snow. It
the renovation of the Highland Park facility in November 2020, officially breaking ground in December 2020. also precludes any foraging on the ground or bare spots for
Ready for some tips to lighten the load with fall garden birds that find food that way. Leaving dead plants standing
The purchase and renovation was accomplished through the public – private partnership of the NSSRA and cleanup? Breaking a few old habits can make a big for winter, combined with some leaf piles that may protrude,
the NSSRA Foundation. Roughly half of the funds needed to purchase and renovate the building came from difference for native wildlife by leaving some winter habitat can provide some heterogeneity in the otherwise devoid
the Foundation’s fund raising campaign “A Place to Belong” with many extraordinary gifts from supporters. The elements in place. winter habitat of many yards.
building bears the name of Mitchell L. Slotnick witnessing the generous $1.15 million gift from the Slotnick Family of
Northbrook, in his memory. Although leaf raking can really spruce up the landscape this Some of these dead plants may contain seed heads that
time of year, consider leaving some fallen leaves as winter actually provide food for birds in winter. What a great
habitat. These areas of leaves provide valuable habitat trade off! Less fall cleanup and free bird seed. Consider
The public grand opening celebration will be on Saturday, October 23, from 2 – 5 pm at the new location at: for many insects, arachnids (spiders), small mammals, leaving flower heads from plants such as: black-eyed
The celebration will feature an open house, building tours, music, a dedication ceremony, and light amphibians and birds. Susan, sedums, purple coneflowers, Joe pye weed, zinnias,
refreshments. The event is open to the public; all ages are welcome. If you are interested in attending, for marigolds and phlox. Also, consider planting more native
Leaves that accumulate on turfgrass areas can actually kill
species to start with. In general, they provide greater wildlife
safety purposes, you must RSVP to registration@nssra.org by Friday, October 8. the grass if left too long, so target your leaf raking where
benefits than non-native, ornamental plants.
it is needed most and skip some the more out of the way
locations in your yard. Some areas may need to be raked Dead woody plant material also provides wildlife benefits if it
to facilitate foot traffic around your landscaping, consider can be left in acceptable places in our landscape. A dead
piling the raked leaves in garden beds, along fences or yard tree in the forest is filled with life, providing value habitat
borders. Or, start by leaving some small sections this year for bees and other overwintering insects, as well as foraging
and expand next year if it suits you. for woodpeckers and homes for wildlife that nest in hollow
cavities. While standing dead trees can be a major safety
If applied to garden beds as mulch, leaves actually will
hazard, downed limbs and logs can provide some of the
provide some protection to the soil. They can serve as an
same wildlife benefits in your yard, while adding a more
insulator against winter cold to protect plants roots and soil
natural, forest look to landscaping.
fauna. Amphibians, such as toads and salamanders, use
leaves for winter protection and many species of moths and Fall cleanup doesn’t have to be the laborious, habitat
butterflies will spend the winter in chrysalises on the ground homogenizing practice of the past if we can begin to
which need some protection. In addition, leaf mulch can add appreciate a less manicured and more natural looking
valuable nutrients to soil over time if allowed to decompose. yard. Wildlife will pay you back for doing less work as
they flourish, which helps to build a more resilient and
Nutrient cycling in the deciduous forests is driven by
diverse urban ecosystem. After all, ecosystems with higher
leaves, which retain nutrients in leaf tissues that are
biodiversity are considered healthier and that benefits all
released up decomposition. Forests are amazing recyclers
species from plants and wildlife to the humans that enjoy
with a carefully evolved system of leaf fall, subsequent
them.
decomposition by soil fauna and the return of nearly all
nutrients to the soil. Ryan Pankau
Extension Educator, Horticulture
Take advantage of one of the greatest, and most recyclable
University of Illinos Urbana/Champaign
resources provided by the urban forest and set up a leaf
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RIVERWOODS NOTICES BRUSHWOOD CENTER AT RYERSON WOODS
A Reminder About Open Calling All
Burning and Residential
Riverwoods Seniors Veterans Photography Exhibition
Outdoor Lighting
Would you like to be included in our featuring
As summer winds down, we look forward to Village Well-Being Check Program?
the changing of the season and colorful leaves.
And that may mean leaf burning. Here are some
things to keep in mind:
This is a program available to all
Riverwoods seniors and we welcome
you to enroll.
CALL FOR ARTISTS!
At Ease Nature Platoon
Open Burning – 1. Open burning is allowed for OPENING RECEPTION
If you would like more information
“landscape waste” between 8:00am and 8:00pm.
2. The fire must be continuously attended. 3. At
about this service, or would be
interested in being included, please
Nature-Inspired NOVEMBER 14 / 1-3PM
least one fire extinguisher with a 4-A rating, or
two 2-A rated extinguishers, or a garden hose
call Village Hall at 847-945-3990. Holiday Art Market Veterans, current military and their families
were invited to take part in Brushwood’s
must be present. 4. If wood is being burned, it
must be seasoned (not green). 5. Garbage and Village Curfew Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods is looking for Artists
and Artisans to sell their work at our 5th annual Nature- At Ease Nature Platoon Challenge. This
other non-landscape waste must not be burned.
The Village Curfew Ordinance, which Inspired Holiday Market. The market will last 5 days, birding and photography challenge kicked
6. The burn area must be confined to an area December 1-5, 2021, and will consist of a 3-day online sale
affects youths under the age of 18,
no larger than 5’x5’x5’. 7. Fire rings and open
followed by a 2-day in-person sale. Artists do not need to
off in early March with virtual photography
is 11:00pm during the week and
fire pits must be located at least 50’ from any
12:00am for holidays, Fridays and be present during the sale, though volunteering is highly workshops leading into birding and
structure (at least 15’ of clearance is required for
enclosed burning) and not be located under low Saturdays. encouraged. Items may include but are not limited to: fine photography at partner sites throughout
art prints or small original artwork, notecards, jewelry and
September. An exhibition of the work will be
Village Mailings
lying tree branches. 8. Bonfires are not allowed
personal accessories, functional objects for the home or
other than by special permit from the Village.
garden, decorative items, toys, ornaments and holiday open to the public November 14 - December
For more details, click on our Municipal Code
If you receive mail from the Village, 23. with an opening reception on November
on our website, in Title 5, or feel free to contact related decorations and items.
it is important information and
the Director of Community Services. Don’t forget
announcements that residents should ALL ART MUST IN SOME WAY BE RELATED TO NATURE 14 from 1-3pm.
to take in the beauty of autumn in Riverwoods
before you get your rake out. be aware of. Please take the time to (subject matter, materials used, function, etc.), but
open and read. we encourage a wide variety of styles, media and
Outdoor Lighting – Speaking of good neighbors,
interpretations of that theme.
please be aware of your outdoor lighting and
the effect it may have on your neighbors. If you Halloween Trick-or-Treating Application Deadline: November 1, 2021
notice your neighbor reading the newspaper at As a reminder, help our children Application Fee: $30 or 4 hours of volunteering
night with the lights off, that’s not a good sign. stay safe while trick-or-treating this
Here are some things to keep in mind: 1. Tree, Halloween with the following tips: BRUSHWOOD GALLERY
facade and security-mounted lights should be
aimed down, with no direct line of sight from
another property. 2. Tree mounted lights should
• Make sure children are
accompanied by adults Our Future: Youth Perspectives
shut off by 10:00pm. 3. Security-mounted lights
should be shielded if the center of the beam is
• Look both ways before crossing the
street on the Environment
closer than 30’ to the property line and higher • Wear bright-colored or reflective
than 45 degrees horizontal. 4. Light pole fixtures costumes in the dark. Sunday September 19th through
should not be higher than 12’. 5. A maximum
of two security lights are allowed per lot. 6. A
Sunday October 31st, 2021
maximum of 0.1 of what is referred to as “foot Across the world, youth are rising up in defense of our
candle” illumination is permitted as spillover shared planet. From youth-led organizations like Zero Hour,
lighting on your neighbor’s property. If the 0.1 the U.S. Climate Strike, and the Sunrise Movement, young
figure is exceeded, you may need to not only climate activists are leading marches, rallies, summits, and
aim light fixtures down, but also to reduce the lobby days. Young leaders are building strong coalitions
overall amount of illumination on your property. across sectors, borders, and demographics, demanding
For more details, click on our Village Municipal that our government, and governments around the world,
Code on our website in Title 5. When the leaves
take action on climate. Don’t miss this exhibit of local artist
fall and the snows arrive, things will only get
perspectives on our environment!
brighter.
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IN THE KITCHEN WITH GALE GAND AROUND THE VILLAGE
Riverwoods
tea-time snack, nibble Possible combinations are:
with an aperitif, or eaten Fresh Peas, Ricotta, radish, and coarse salt
in the evening with a Camembert, ham, and pear slices
Book Club
night cap, or dessert. In Deviled crab meat, kohlrabi, and parsley
those cases the toppings Roasted figs, goat cheese, and cashews
get more substantial and Shrimp, avocado, curried yogurt, and lemon rind
is Back!
creative. They’re really Tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, and Parmesan shards,
just open face sandwiches Butter, Roquefort, apple, arugula
that are colorful, tasty, and With fried egg (duck, pheasant, or quail)
filling, Tartines have eye White bean spread, smashed olives, and prosciutto The second meeting of
appeal, are fresh, versatile, Chicken, pickled celery, and cucumbers the Riverwoods Book
creative, and use up the Smoked salmon, cucumbers, dill, and capers Club 2.0 will be Monday,
end of things. Tuna, hard cooked egg, and red onion October 25 @ 10a.m., at
Avocado, smoked salmon, cucumber slices, radish the Village Hall.
Whole restaurants are sticks, and dill sprigs
devoted to the Tartine BLT-Mayo, bacon, shredded lettuce, oven roasted We have a lot to talk
such as La Tartine, and cherry tomatoes, and sliced hard cooked egg about, most particularly,
La Cuisine de Bar both in
Paris. In Austin, Texas,
Garlic, spinach or vinaigrette-dressed, roasted red
peppers, fried egg, herbs Riverwoods Residents Know How To Party! what were your favorite
quarantine reads? Come
there’s Blue Dalia doing Prosciutto, goat cheese, grilled zucchini, fresh fig
There was a party going on in Meadowlake this summer. Meadowlake and share several of them
them and in Chicago Melted White Cheddar cheese, Lingonberry jam, with the group.
ham, watercress or arugula Block Party & Beach Bash was a resounding success!
there’s Lost Larson. All This is also a good time
they need is a toaster and The weather was sunny and warm (not too hot), the lake was clean, to talk about any changes
an espresso machine. La green, and pristine, and the neighbors were thrilled to get together. you would like to see for
Cuisine de Bar serves 15 The celebration was inspired by Donna Lubow and Sari Klein’s the book club.
different varieties. wonderful Meadowlake Musings. Their weekly newsletter at the height We will also be
of the pandemic brought our neighborhood of 57 homes together. discussing books for
It needs a sturdy type Steve Levin decided that an outdoor Covid cautious event would be an future reading choices.
of bread and are usually obvious next step.
made from one of two All residents are
We all showed up and had a great time. The afternoon began with
Tartine
types, either a baguette cut stem welcome. You must wear
to stern or a tight grained sour Gale Gand is a pastry chef and was a music. Avi Vaidya set up a killer sound system. Paul Odell and his a mask in Village Hall.
dough or country bread’s center founder and partner in the Michelin two-star hospitality volunteers greeted over 70 guests. Sheryl and Art Rue-
slices, though I’ve seen rye used as restaurant, Tru, in Chicago. She hosted Food Borden welcomed us to their fabulous tiered deck overlooking the One thing that hasn’t
beach. We met new friends, caught up with old pals, and watched the changed, refreshments
The National well. Technically the bread should
just be toasted on one side, the
Network’s long running show “Sweet Dreams”,
is the author of eight cook books, and worked boaters take to the lake. will be served.
Breakfast of France side that the toppings are piled
onto, French aren’t known for their
with Julia Child on her book and PBS series,
“Baking with Julia”. Gale teaches cooking “Captain” Ed Ruda helped the families set off on paddle boats and
classes all over the country and is an artisanal kayaks. The boaters explored the nooks and crannies where our
By Gale Gand flexibility but…it’s acceptable to soda pop maker producing Gale’s Root Beer resident turtles, frogs, and fishes live. Ed even provided sea shells
have both faces toasted. When which is sold nationally. She has received two for the kids to paint and take home.
A Tartine is a slice of toasted using a baguette the bottom half is James Beard Awards, has been inducted into
bread, often day old, topped with flatter so more desirable than the Kudos to the Surenders, Talisses, and Sun-Hales families, who
the American Academy of Chefs and Chicago
soft butter and jam, or with the top. Sometimes that toasted face is Chefs Hall of Fame and was schooled in Paris
helped set up for the festivities. Christy Sherman provided
jam on the side. It’s a feminine rubbed with a whole clove of garlic. at La Varenne. Gale appears at many food
the “WOW” with decor and a show-stopping sign. And,
French noun (so “la” tartine) that Then a schmear of something, then and wine festivals across the country and thanks to Lynne Dorfman who gave power to the awesome
is the national breakfast of France. other toppings. When building your is a professional Pie and Food Competition music coming from her driveway.
It’s often dunked in hot coffee Tartine think contrast in texture, Judge. She is the mother of three and plays
Just one more thing to add to the charm of Meadowlake–
or hot chocolate for kids, which color, flavor. And what to pair it the ukulele. Fun fact-She once made a Peach
we know how to party!
melts the butter and softens the with for a beverage? Well, chilled Cobbler for Aretha Franklin. For more info on
Gale go to: www.galegand.com.
day old bread. But it can also be rosé, of course!
lunch, an afternoon pick me up,
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