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| Lake County News
from David Stolman |
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| September 15, 2010 | David Stolman District 20 Representative and County Board Vice-Chairman |
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Dear Friends and Neighbors,
David Stolman |
As always, it's a pleasure and honor representing you on the County and Forest Preserve Boards. Please contact me anytime for any reason - I love hearing from you!
Send emails to: dstolman@lakecountyil.gov or call me at 847-377-2300.
I encourage you to forward this update to others who may be interested in Lake County news.
Thank you,
David Stolman Lake County Board Representative District 20 |
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Global Work Party - Bike Event at Buffalo Grove Farmer's Market
Recycling cycles and more! The Buffalo Grove Environmental Action Team will host a bike-oriented Global Work Party at the BG Farmer's Market on Sunday, 10/10/10, from 7:30-12:30.
- Unused bike? Donate it to the Working Bikes Cooperative
- Flat tire? Learn from an informative bike clinic how to keep your bike on the road
- Other repairs? A mechanic from a local bike shop will be on hand
- Need inspiration? Members of the League of Illinois Bicyclists and local bike clubs will be on hand to pass out free bike maps and discuss rides and routes
- Want to harness pedal power? Participate in an exhilarating hands-on / feet-on "bike machine" energy conversion demo
Get your bike out of the garage and back on the road or donate it to a great charity!
The Buffalo Grove Farmers Market is located at 951 McHenry, in front of the BG Park District's Spray 'n Play.
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Free Prostate Cancer Screening at Advocate  Condell Medical Center
Advocate Condell Medical Center will offer a free prostate cancer screening on September 22 from 3:30-6:30pm at Advocate Condell Medical Center, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville.
The screening is recommended for men age 50 and older, but men who are African American or have a family history of prostate cancer should begin testing at age 40.
Participants must provide the name and address of a physician who should receive the blood test results. To locate a physician or schedule an appointment for the free screening, call Advocate Health Advisor at 800-3-ADVOCATE. (1-800-323-8622)
According to the National Cancer Institute, except for skin cancer, cancer of the prostate is the most common cancer in American men. More than 186,000 men in the United States were diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2008. Genetic factors appear to play a role in prostate cancer development, particularly among families in which the diagnosis is made in men under age 60. The risk of prostate cancer rises with the number of close relatives who have the disease. |
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The last day to register or update your address to vote in the next election is Tuesday, October 5th.
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House of Hope K-9 Rescue
Buffalo Grove Fire Department
Saturday, September 25 10am-2pm
House of Hope K-9 Rescue will be conducting rescue awareness events in conjunction with two local fire departments. On Saturday, September 25, from 10 am to 2 pm, at the Buffalo Grove Fire Department's Annual Open House at 109 Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove. On Sunday, October 3, from 8 am to 12 pm, at the Countryside Fire Department's Pancake Breakfast at 600 N. Deerpath, Vernon Hills.
At each location they will be showcasing Pet Therapy Dogs that educate, facilitate, and provide companionship to our local scout troops, children "at risk" and developmentally challenged adults. Stop by and say hi! |
E-Cycling is Easy for Lake County Residents!
SWALCO (The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County) will hold a 2 day collection event hosted by Lake County Division of Transportation, where residents from Lake County can bring their household electronics, including computer equipment, home electronics to be recycled.
The collection is one of several scheduled for Fall and will take place at the Lake County Division of Transportation Facility, 600 W. Winchester Road in Libertyville, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, September 17 and 18.
The collection is open to Lake County, IL residents only. There is no charge for this service.
What You Can Bring: Personal Computers, Monitors, Computer Drives, Keyboards, Modems, Scanners, Printers & Copiers, PDA Organizers, Telephones (including Cellular, Smartphones & Accessories), Televisions, Stereos and Stereo Systems, MP3 Players, CD Players, DVDs, DVRs & VCR's, Satellite TV Receivers &Accessories, Cameras, Clocks & Watches, Gaming Systems & Accessories, Navigation Systems, Fax Machines, Shredders, Microwaves & Small Household Appliances (like coffeepots, toasters and hair dryers).
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No commercial or business materials will be accepted.
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Dehumidifiers, air conditioners, large appliances, electric lighting fixtures, broken glass and household chemical waste will not be accepted at this event.
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Items should be delivered free of any packaging materials.
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Visit the SWALCO website for a more extensive list of accepted items and those not accepted.
Additionally, SWALCO partners with many of their member communities to offer electronics collections at locations throughout the county, including some year-round drop-off programs. New electronics collection events are posted as they are scheduled. Please check the website for dates, locations and times of upcoming collections to find one near you, at www.swalco.org or call their event line at 847-336-9340.
Anyone who would like to receive occasional email announcements about SWALCO programs, collections, (including electronics and household chemical waste), and other information, can sign up for their E-list online. Teachers, educators, youth leaders and other group leaders can sign up for a special Educators E-List to receive information about upcoming educational programs, projects and opportunities, as well as other related environmental information and resources.
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Farm Heritage Festival celebrates life on the farm
Saturday & Sunday September 25 & 26 from 9am - 4pm |
Check out hundreds of antique tractors, cars, engines and other farm machinery as we celebrate Lake County's rural roots at the 18th Annual Farm Heritage Festival on Saturday and Sunday, September 25 and 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda.
Presented by the Lake County Discovery Museum and the Lake County Farm Heritage Association, this two-day event celebrates farm life from the turn of the century to the present. The media sponsor for the Farm Heritage Festival is the Daily Herald.
Over 200 tractors, antique cars and steam engines will be on display. See the tractor parade, daily at 1:30 p.m., and visit the petting zoo, open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Other activities include sheep herding demonstrations, live music, scarecrow making, wagon and barrel train rides and other children's activities.
All ages are invited. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for seniors (ages 55 and up) and youth ages four through 17. Children three and under are free. A two-day admission pass is also available for $12 for adults and $6 for youth and seniors. Admission includes all activities, rides, museum admission and parking. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Skip the ticket lines by purchasing an advance ticket online
The Farm Heritage Festival and the Lake County Discovery Museum are located in Lakewood Forest Preserve on Route 176, just west of Fairfield Road and east of Wauconda. Click here for driving directions. Discount admission couponsare available online.
For more information about the Farm Heritage Festival or the Lake County Discovery Museum, call 847-968-3400. |
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2010 Lake County Pet Vaccination Clinics
Page's Healthy Paws Vaccination Clinic
249 N. Rand Rd
Lake Zurich - 847-550-1002
September 25, 2010
11am - 2pm
Prices (cash only)
For Pets Spayed/Neutered
1 yr. rabies vaccinations and Lake County tag - $20.00
1 yr. rabies vaccination, distemper and Lake County tag - $25.00
Distemper complex (only) - $10.00
Microchip - $15.00
For Pets NOT Spayed/Neutered
1 yr. rabies vaccination and Lake County tag - $50.00
1 yr. rabies vacciantion, distemper and Lake County tag - $55.00
Distemper complex (only) - $10.00
Microchip - $15.00 |
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CareCoach takes its free health services and educational programs on the road to 22 community sites each month. Services provided a registered nurse include:
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Cholesterol screenings
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Blood pressure screenings
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Diabetes screenings
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BMI screenings
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Waist measurement screenings
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Tobacco cessation services
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Counseling with a registered nurse
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Immunizations
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Referrals to a physician, if needed
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Prescription Drug Card
County residents can take advantage of a prescription drug discount card program. The free card that is accepted at most pharmacies offers average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs. This is intended for people without prescription coverage or on medicines not covered by your plan. The card may also be used where accepted to fill prescriptions for pets. To print a card, click here. |
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