![]() It took three blasts to bring Scottie down, dead. Finally at 3:45 pm, fearful for the safety of customers and neighbors, Minahan sighted a loaded shotgun thru the branches and leaves high above him. Minahan hit him five times more with tranquilizer darts. The men tried in vain to lure him down with grapes and bananas. He finally climbed 60 feet in a tall oak, swinging from branch to branch. "Then he became excited." Scottie headed for the trees, with Kean, Reich, and the police in pursuit. "The animal had been calm until then," Kena said. At about 11:20 am, Minahan shot Scottie with a dart from a tranquilizer gun. Five men, including Fox Lake Police Chief Kenneth Minahan, responded. Kean called the Fox Lake and Round Lake police for help. "About 11 am, Scottie, a 30 pound baboon, worked the door open on his cage and hopped atop the park restaurant building. For information, visit or call the organization at (740) 524-8600.The Chicago Tribune writes about the tragedy which happened on August 20, 1964, at Deer Haven Park: That decision was made to protect the wildlife, in particular the birds, she said.Īfter opening day, the park will be open from morning till dusk, 365 days a year. It differs from the district's other parks in that dogs will not be allowed. The Delaware County auditor has estimated the levy will raise $3.7-million a year and will cost homeowners an estimated $18.38 a year for every $100,000 of assessed valuation.ĭeer Haven Preserve "was given to us by a family (the Haveners) that had enjoyed it as their summer home," Au said. 4 general election ballot, will replace the existing 0.4-mill levy and include an additional 0.2 mill for a total of 0.6 mill. We're investigating using solar (systems)."ĭeer Haven Preserve makes the eighth park the organization has opened in the county since 2001, when the park district passed its first levy, Au said.Ī proposed Preservation Parks levy, which will be on the Nov. "We'll (also) be using natural materials in the construction - sustainable wood, high energy-efficient glass and geothermal heating. "We'll have a wetland sanitary system and all water will be filtered through it," she said. The park district will construct the 3,500-square-foot nature center using environmentally friendly systems, Au said. ![]() The donation also will help pay to build a nature center that is expected to open in 2009. ![]() Bader Jr., whose late wife Amy Clark-Bader spent many years observing birds. The bird sanctuary was made possible by a $250,000 donation by John W. "The park also includes a picnic area and restroom facilities," it said. It also "crosses a newly developed wetland and extends to a bird blind overlooking a pond. ![]() The park "includes a one-mile walking trail that winds through a woodland and creek corridor along deep ravines," a Preservation Parks press release said. Havener in 2006, said Rita Au, Preservation Parks executive director. The 97-acre park, at 4183 Liberty Road, was donated to Preservation Parks by Phyllis A. 24.Ī dedication ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. Preservation Parks of Delaware County will open Deer Haven Preserve and Amy Clark-Bader Bird Sanctuary at2 p.m. ![]()
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