November 25, 2009
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Lake County News from Craig Taylor

 

Craig Taylor Representative District 19

 
CraigTaylor
 
I truly am blessed and have so much to be thankful for and I hope the same is true for you and yours. There are many events planned in our area in the coming days and if you can, it would be wonderful if you could get out and enjoy them.
 
Please take a moment to read the information provided below. I hope you'll find it of interest and pass it along to others who may benefit from it.
 
Your suggestions concerning the content of this News Letter are appreciated and welcome. I also encourage you to get your neighbors and friends to join my mailing list. This is a great way to keep everyone informed and provide you with an avenue to easily communicate with me.
 
As always, I look forward to meeting you and please feel free to contact me with your concerns or comments. You can reach me by phone, 847-438-2961 or email:
 
[email protected]
  
It's an honor to serve you! Happy Thanksgiving to all! Please stay safe! Thanks!
Craig 
CWT

Holiday Events in District 19


Hawthorn Woods: Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, December 4th @ 6 PM, Village Hall
 
Kildeer: Santa Comes to Breakfast, December 5th, 8 AM to 10:30 AM, Max & Erma's Restaurant. Conducted by Max and Erma's, The Village of Kildeer and the Kildeer Police Dept. Make reservations by calling (847) 550-6484. $5 per adult and under 12 free. More info at www.kildeervillage.com
 
Lake Zurich: Annual Tree Lighting Celebration, November 28th @ dusk, Breezewald Park located near Old Rand Rd. and Main St. in downtown Lake Zurich next to the lake. Conducted by the Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Lake Zurich with entertainment and snacks, free to the public.
 
Long Grove: Every day is a celebration! Please visit Long Grove's website for detail of daily activities. www.longgroveonline.com
 
 

Green Holiday Guide 2009

 
The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County produces a guide to encourage folks to make their holidays a little "greener" and provide them with information that can help them do so. The guide is filled with great information but it's too much to include here. Please click on the link
CWT
H1N1 Update
The Lake County Health Department expects to continue to receive allocations of H1N1 vaccine in the coming weeks. Thank you for your cooperation and patience. Please know that they're working hard to ensure the vaccine is made available to residents as soon as possible. Future clinic dates, times and locations will be posted on the Lake County Health Department's H1N1 web page as soon as they are scheduled. The bilingual flu hotline will also have updates 24/7 in English and Spanish. The hotline number is 847.377.8350.
 
In addition to the Health Department clinics, vaccinations will be available from a large number of community healthcare providers, pharmacies and clinics. The Illinois Department of Public Health also has a list of public sites that will offer H1N1 vaccine in Lake County this season.
 
H1N1 Clinics in other Counties.
Cook County is allocated 84% of the vaccine the state receives (the State of Illinois gets a little over 3% of the national supply of vaccine).  You may get vaccinated in other counties. Cook County is taking appointments.  Click on this link for more information and a schedule: http://www.cookcountypublichealth.org 
 
Local locations who have requested H1N1 Vaccinations
Location                   Address                                City                         Phone
Jewel-Osco            W. Main                                     Barrington                847-916-4297 Walgreens             189 W. Northwest Highway          Barrington                800-925-4733 
Jewel-Osco            79 McHenry Road                       Buffalo Grove            847-916-4297
Walgreens             15 N. Buffalo Grove Road             Buffalo Grove            800-925-4733
Walgreens             1701 N. Buffalo Grove Road          Buffalo Grove            800-925-4733
Walgreens             1225 W. Dundee Road                 Buffalo Grove            847-314-4633 Dominick's             345 S. Rand Road                       Lake Zurich              847-438-9280
Jewel-Osco            Ela Road                                    Lake Zurich              847-916-4297 Walgreens             910 N. Rand Road                       Lake Zurich              800-925-4733
Walgreens             1285 S. Rand Road                     Lake Zurich              800-925-4733 
Jewel-Osco            Liberty St.                                  Wauconda               847-916-4297
Walgreens             602 W. Liberty St.                       Wauconda               800-925-4733 

 
 Print 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 or call the County Board Office at 847-377-2300.
 

U.S. Census Board Job Opportunity

 
The U.S. Census Board is currently recruiting people to work on the 2010 Census in Lake County.  The conducting of a census requires the filling of a wide variety of temporary jobs.  The greatest staffing need is for census takers.
 
These enumerators work in their communities locating households, explaining the purpose of the census, conducting personal interviews with respondents who fail to return their 2010 Census questionnaire, and recording their responses on paper forms.  In most cases, a valid driver's license and use of a vehicle are required to work as a census taker.
 
The benefits available include good pay, weekly payment, paid training, and reimbursement for authorized mileage and other work-related expenses.
 
If you are interested in this opportunity to help your community have a successful 2010 Census, you are encouraged to visit:
 
www.2010censusjobs.gov
 
and call the national census number - 866-861-2010 - to apply.

 

Pets in need of food

 
The Pooch Pantry is open for families in need from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and 9 a.m. until noon on Saturdays at Animal Care and Control. For additional information or if your family or a family you know is in need of food for their pet(s) please contact Cathy Sabin at: (847) 566-1960.
 
Those in need will have to provide photo id, proof of residency, proof of need (social security, disability, unemployment etc) and proof of rabies vaccination.   
 
The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center's Animal Care and Control program continues to accept donations for the Pooch Pantry, a food pantry for dogs and cats. 
 
As many as 40 families visit the pantry each week to seek assistance in meeting the nutritional and care needs of their dogs and cats. 
 
If you would like to make a donation of dry dog and cat food, canned dog and cat food, biscuits, pet treats, cat litter or gift cards from area pet supply stores, please drop the donations off at the Health Department's Animal Care and Control facility, 29278 N. Highway 83 in Mundelein, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.
 
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