A pharmacist at
the CVS pharmacy on Dundee Road reported that a man who claimed to be a Chicago
resident, used a prescription for Oxycodone which he tried to use at another
pharmacy outside of the village. The physician whose name was on the
prescription denied writing it and contacted the police.
In addition to
fraudulent drugs, employees at the pharmacy also reported getting 10
counterfeit $100 bills. A person was captured on video trying purchase debit
reload cards.
Car theft
reported – A Wheeling man reported his car stolen from the Shell gas
station at the corner of Lake-Cook and McHenry Road on Sept. 2. According to
reports, the car was stolen while the man went into the convenience store to
buy cigarettes. He left the car unlocked and running while he was
inside. The car was eventually recovered
by Lake Zurich police during a traffic stop.
The driver, a McHenry man was arrested by Lake Zurich Police.
Red rover,
red rover – have the police come over – An Evanston man became upset with
the treatment his dog was receiving for a broken leg at a Buffalo Grove veterinary
clinic. The man, police reports say, became upset with the staff and raised his
voice and “balled up his fists” while talking to the staff. The clinic told the
man they were terminating services for his dog.
The man then apologized and left.
The dog was unavailable for comment.
But did they
leave the light on for them? -- Residents in the 600 block of Raintree told
police that they suspected someone slept in their backyard the night of Aug.
30. They reported finding several cushions from patio furniture neatly arranged
under a tree and that a gate to the yard was open. They told police the cushions were wet,
presumably because the auto sprinkler system turns on between 2 and 3 a.m. At least that’s what they’re hoping was the
cause.
Trash
talking -- The owner of property that houses a vacant restaurant on
Milwaukee Avenue reported 10 bags of garbage were found on the property. No offender information was available.
Simple
battery – A Buffalo Grove man was “admonished” by police for his actions
following a discussion he had with a neighbor about a water leak that got out
of hand. Police reports say the man
began yelling at his neighbor who said the man struck him in the face. No
charges were filed.
Hold the
pickle, hold the lettuce, missing hydrangeas really upset us – A Gurnee
woman called police to report that while her car was parked in the Burger King
parking lot from 8 to 10:30 a.m., a hydrangea was apparently taken from her
car. The woman said there were only four
plants in the car instead of the five she said were originally there. She said
she “assumed” the plant was taken while she was in Buffalo Grove. According to police reports, the woman was
“adamant” about the responding officer checking the store’s surveillance “on
principle” to see if someone entered her car to remove a single plant. The store’s manager was unable to fulfill the
request. Reports did not indicate why
the woman spend 2½ hours in Burger King.
Stupid is as
stupid does – In the last week, Buffalo Grove Police issued four tickets for
driving on a suspended or revoked license and one for DUI.
Community News
Handouts
raising questions
Businesses participating in
the ‘business fair’ at the recently held Buffalo Grove Days generally don’t
generate much interest because of their promotion items. However, PDI medical marijuana got the ire of some people
because, according to a report in The Daily Herald, the firm was handing
out logo items to children who were under 21 years of age. The Herald’s report cites the fact that
although the items were not illegal, some people were concerned about the image
it conveys about the village and Buffalo Grove Days.
Parade a
BG Days highlight
More than 70 units marked
the annual Buffalo Grove Days Parade last Sunday. Led by Grand Marshal, former Village Board
member Jeffrey Berman, the nearly hour-long parade included participation by
various civic, religious and governmental groups.
Got
electronics for recycling?
Residents who may want to
recycle electronic items and do not want to take advantage of the Waste
Management door pick-up program, can participate in an electronics recycling
drop-off on
Sept. 14.
BGHS alum earns PGA Tour card
Doug Ghim will compete on the Professional Golfers
Assn. (PGA) 2019-202 tour, now that he has earned his tour card.
Fire Department open house Sept. 14
The Buffalo Grove Fire Department will
host its annual Open House from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14.
Children and families are invited to come out to the Fire Department Headquarters to explore fire trucks,
engines and ambulances. Simulated fires, the junior firefighter challenge, a
fire extinguisher demonstration, fire pole, and 'jaws of life' demonstration
are among the many other planned activities! For more information call (847) 777-6110.
Residents can join the Community Emergency Response Team
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will hold its 7-week
training course, from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. on Tuesday nights starting Sept. 24. Classes will be held at the Fire Department
Headquarters, 1051 Highland Grove Dr., and will conclude with a four-hour final
exam in early November. CERT members are comprised of village residents and
employees, and are trained in basic disaster response skills. To learn more or
apply, please contact Emergency Management Agency Coordinator Joe Wieser at
(847) 537-0995, ext. 6108 or email jwieser@vbg.org.
BG police
seeking peer jury members
Buffalo Grove Police are seeking young people between the ages of 14 and
18 to participate in the Peer Jury. Youths suspected of committing non-violent
offenses can be sent to Peer Jury and assigned community service, essay writing
and other tasks as consequences for their behavior. Peer Jury applicants must
be able to attend two to three peer jury duties throughout the year. A
mandatory orientation will be held at 5 p.m. on Sept. 25 at the Police Department. Contact
Officer Ashley Krozel at 847-777-6256 for more information and to sign up.
Farmers Market open Sunday
After a one-week hiatus for
Buffalo Grove Days, the Buffalo Grove Farmers Market returns this Sunday, Sept.
8. The Farmers Market runs through Oct.
13, and is open each Sunday from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the west side of Mike
Rylko Community Park on Ill. Rt. 83 between Buffalo Grove Road and Deerfield
Parkway.
Park
District sets kite fly
Residents can participate in
the Buffalo Grove Park District for its annual Kite Fly from 10 a.m. until noon
on Saturday, Sept. 14 at Mike Rylko Community Park, 1000 N. Buffalo Grove Road.
Participants
should bring kites, and enjoy a day out in the park, playing and exploring wind
and motion. Activities, games, face painting and fun for the whole family will
be provided. Small kites will be available for $2, while supplies last.
Touchdown
for Troops / Military Appreciation Night Sept. 13
Stevenson High School will
honor active and retired military personnel will be honored during the annual
Touchdown for Troops/Military Appreciation Night on Friday, Sept. 13 in the stadium.
A pre-game ceremony at 7:15 p.m. will honor military members on hand, followed
by the varsity football game between Stevenson and Libertyville. Touchdown for
Troops/Military Appreciation Night is sponsored by Students Helping Soldiers
and Nothing Bundt Cakes.
To help Students
Helping Soldiers in its mission of supporting enlisted veterans and their
families in the local community, Nothing Bundt Cakes is sponsoring a fundraiser
for the club. Purchase a Nothing Bundt Cakes coupon for $22 (includes tax), and
use it to buy one dozen bite-sized Bundtini cakes at the Vernon Hills location
(701 N. Milwaukee Ave.), and 20% of the sale will be donated to Students
Helping Soldiers. Coupons to purchase cakes
are available here.
The coupons have
no expiration date, but the deadline to purchase them is Friday, Sept. 13.
Coupons can be picked up at the Patriot Superstore at the conclusion of the
fundraiser.
Fall play
set at Stevenson
Tickets for the fall play, The Transition of
Doodle Pequeño, go on sale Monday, Aug. 26. Tickets are $6. All
tickets are general admission. Tickets are available online and at the Patriot Superstore. The play will be performed at
7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 4:15 and 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, and 2 and 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 14. All performances will be held in the Black Box Theatre, by
the Sports Center entrance.
The play, which follows the friendship of two boys
in southern California, touches on current social issues including
immigration, gender identity and bullying. This is a play for audiences
ages 8 and older. Parents of children younger than second grade should use
discretion.
Gabriel Jason Dean’s play won the 2012 Kennedy
Center ACTF Theatre for Young Audiences Award, and the 2011 Aurand Harris Memorial
Playwriting Award from the New England Theatre Conference.
SHS theatre teacher Abra Chusid,
who will direct the production, was the play’s dramaturg during its creation at
the University of Texas. A dramaturg provides research and other support to the
playwright.
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