Fire Department gives residents a real hose job

Hundreds of Buffalo Grove residents braved sweltering temperatures on Saturday to participate in the Buffalo Grove Fire Department's annual open house.

The event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., featured displays of equipment, fire prevention information, opportunities for children to slide down a fire pole and handle a hose.  A highlight of the event was the visit by the “Flight for Life” helicopter, which is based locally at Centegra Hospital in McHenry

The Fire Department also provided refreshments.

Residents were able to tour the Flight for Life Helicopter

Fire fighters provided a demonstration of a house fire and

how home sprinklers can make a difference.

Residents were able to learn about the BGFD's ambulances and their equipment

A chance to slide down a fire pole.

Youngsters had a chance to handle a fire hose.

Flight for Life departs.

Eric Smith to replace Trilling on Village Board

The search to fill the vacancy on the Village Board whenTrustee Steve Trilling resigned in June is over. Eric Smith will officially take the position at Monday's Village Board meeting.

Eric Smith

The announcement was made in a press release distributed by the village this morning.

According to the release:

At the September 18^th Village Board meeting, President Beverly Sussman will appoint Eric Smith, a 29-year Buffalo Grove resident with experience in local government, business leadership and philanthropy, to fill the unexpired term left open by former Village Trustee Steven Trilling.

In addition to serving as an interim Village of Buffalo Grove Trustee from 2010-2011, Smith currently serves as the Chairman of Buffalo Grove’s Planning and Zoning Commission, is a member of the Lake Cook Corridor Planning Group, and was a member of the committee that chose the Lake Cook Corridor project consultant.

A Buffalo Grove business owner for 29 years, Smith previously served as president, vice president, treasurer and secretary of the Buffalo Grove Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce, as well as president of the Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove. He has been a member of both organizations since 1988.

Village President Beverly Sussman said in reviewing the applications from the 12 candidates who vied for the open seat, she focused on choosing the individual who had comprehensive experience working in community affairs, business administration, organized leadership and community development.

Sussman additionally cited a background in community development and prior Village Board experience as important attributes of the right candidate. 

“Eric has a long history of service to the Buffalo Grove community and has a deep understanding of the issues facing Buffalo Grove.  I look forward to working with him,” Sussman said.

Smith said, “I am excited about this opportunity and look forward to serving the community in the role of Trustee.”

The Village will hold a reception welcoming Eric Smith to the Village Board at 7 p.m.  prior to the start of the meeting. All community members are welcome to attend and congratulate Dr. Smith.

Smith will fulfill the Trustee term, which ends April 30, 2019. On September 18^th, President Sussman will also appoint Planning & Zoning Commission member Frank Cesario to replace Eric Smith as Chairman of the Commission. 

 

Trustees caught tanked in public

Two members of the Buffalo Grove Village Board were observed -- if not encouraged by Buffalo Grove Police -- to be tanked in public,

But all for a good cause.

Trustees Jeff Berman and Andrew Stein participated in a dunk tank sponsored by the Buffalo Grove Police at  Buffalo Grove Days as a fund raiser for Special Olympics.

Each trustee spent hour in the attraction as attendees at Buffalo Grove Days had the chance to toss one ball for $2 or three balls for $5 in an effort to tank the trustees.

The event drew the attention of adults as well as younger children who received a helping hand from Buffalo Grove's top cop, Steve Casstevens.


(Now you see Trustee Jeff Berman...)

(....and now you don't)

(Trustee Andrew Stein gets ready to get tanked)


















Ideas for next year? 

Contact a member of the Buffalo Grove Days Committee or join the committee.  Details are on the village's web site, www.vbg.org.