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WE LOVE AUSTIN GARDENS GROUP FORMS TO
SAVE TREES IN AUSTIN GARDENS RALLY SCHEDULED SUNDAY 2:00 p.m.
IN AUSTIN GARDENS

A group of Oak Park residents has formed to protest the planned cutting down of numerous trees in Austin Gardens, Forest near Lake Street. The group, composed of nearby residents and senior citizens residing in Holley Court Terrace, is disturbed at the planned destruction of the wooded, shady area that they enjoy.

"Whatever the rationale the Oak Park Park District has, we value this area as unique in Oak Park," said Cheryl Weiss, one of the organizers of the rally. "It is always shady and cool, no matter the temperature, and a wide variety of animal and plant life has adapted to that shade and coolness," Weiss said. "It is unique in Oak Park, a cathedral of serenity to those who like to walk or just sit
on its benches."

The rally will occur at 2:00, Sunday, August 12, in the shaded area of Austin Gardens. Speakers will include certified arborists and neighborhood users of the park.

"The Oak Park Park District continues in its practice of destroying the environment. From Field Park to Maple
Park and now to Austin Gardens, they feel that cutting
down trees is a necessary part of development. We disagree.

"We hope that representatives of the village of Oak Park, who have committed themselves to a greening policy, will attend and lend support to our efforts to save our unique shaded area," said Weiss.

For Further Information: Cheryl Weiss 708-386-4304

Commissioner Graves comments at meeting before the 36" Diameter,
147 year old Locust Tree was Taken Down Early in the Morning, Before
the Harry Potter Celebration and other Festivities.

Oak Park Park's Board Scheduled Early Morning Tree
Destruction Before the Harry Potter Festival Launched
Around Town.
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Oak Park Park Board Under Pressure from State Authorities
Agreed to Killing 6 Trees Instead of the 28 Originally Planned
for Field Park.
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