Residents should not be alarmed by the widespread tree trimming underway. Many of these trees have not been trimmed for several years and will not be trimmed again until a new four-year cycle has been implemented. Numbers of trees pruned in 2001 and 2002 will increase to approximately 6,500 trees each winter pruning season as the winter pruning schedule is accelerated to establish a four-year cycle by the winter of 2003. Once established, the improved pruning program will provide more frequent trimming, with the results appearing less severe. The pruning program is designed to minimize storm damage and improve tree health and growth habits.
Winter pruning also minimizes the spread of insects and disease.
For more information, call 358.5740. Local health care professionals to be honored In celebration of National Public Health Week, April 2 - 8, the Oak Park Department of Public Health is seeking citizen input to help highlight and acknowledge the work of local health care professionals whose time and talents have helped improve the health of residents. The test uses OraSure, an oral antibody test. No names, needles or cost are involved. Trained counselors also can help identify individual risk.