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Lake County News
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Craig Taylor, Representative District 19 | |
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| Craig Taylor, District 19 Representative (Click on picture) |
Included in this e-newsletter are some helpful suggestions and links to things you and your family should know during our stormy season. Don't wait until the event is happening to figure out how to protect yourself. Taking the time to educate yourself now could very well keep you and your loved ones out of harms way during a major storm. You'll also note that our Lake Zurich Fire Protection District Chief Terry Mastandrea is retiring on July 15th. I've had the privilege of knowing and working with "Chief Terry" for many years (that's me with him in the photo below---I'm on the right and former L.Z. Trustee Steve Callahan is on the left). Chief Mastandrea is an outstanding individual and we all are safer because of the job he's done for us over the last 21 years. I encourage you to come to his Walk Out "Last Tone Out" ceremony on July 15th. I'm sure you'll find it a truly moving experience and it will also give you the opportunity to thank Chief Terry for a job well done! Please forward this e-newsletter to anyone you feel may benefit from its content. By helping me get the word out in this manner you're also helping me GO GREEN! Thank you!!
If you've gotten this letter from a friend, please join my email list at the bottom of this page to receive future issues.
Should you need to contact me, my contact information follows:
Home phone: 847-438-2961
Cell phone: 224-805-6027 or email:
I consider it a honor and privilege to serve you! Thanks!
Lake County Board Member & Lake County Forest Preserve Commissioner District 19 Representative Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, Lake Zurich, Long Grove |
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SUMMER STORM SEASON |
It's Summer Storm Season - Be Prepared
Summertime can bring potentially dangerous thunderstorms and tornados to our area. During any storm, listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay informed about watches and warnings. Communities have different ways of warning residents about tornados, with many having sirens, so you should be familiar with your community's warning system. If there is a warning, pick a safe room in your home where household members and pets may gather during a tornado. This should be a basement, storm cellar or an interior room on the lowest floor with no windows. You can also get prepared for high winds by removing diseased and damaged limbs from trees, moving or securing lawn furniture, trash cans, hanging plants or anything else that can be picked up by the wind and become a projectile.
Also, be familiar with these terms:
Tornado Watch
Tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. Review and discuss your emergency plans, and check supplies and your safe room. Be ready to act quickly if a warning is issued or you suspect a tornado is approaching. Acting early helps to save lives!
Tornado Warning
A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Tornado warnings indicate imminent danger to life and property. Go immediately under ground to a basement, storm cellar or an interior room (closet, hallway or bathroom).
Power Outage
Sudden power outages can be frustrating and troublesome, especially when they last a long time. If a power outage is two hours or less, you need not be concerned about losing your perishable foods. For prolonged power outages, though, there are steps you can take to minimize food loss and to keep all members of your household as comfortable as possible. Get food and water safety information here:
http://alertlakecounty.com/PDFs/PowerOutageFoodWater.pdf
Have a Plan
It's very important for families to be prepared before disaster strikes. To learn more about creating an emergency plan and a disaster supply kit, visit
www.alertlakecounty.com |
| FOCUS ON JOBS | |
County Update: Focus on JOBS
The economic downturn has had a devastating impact on jobs across the country. In this edition of County Update, County Board Chairman David Stolman talks with Dr. Terri Berryman, Director of the Lake County Workforce Development Department about the many resources available to job seekers and employers through the Job Center of Lake County. Watch now.
http://lakecnty.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=1020 |
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RESUME TIPS VIDEO | |
 Resumes are a critical component of any job search. It's important that your resume is professional, and helps you stand out from the rest of the applicants. In this edition of Career Chat, Terri Berryman, Lake County Workforce Development Director, gives tips and guidelines for writing resumes.
Watch 6 minute video. |
| NEW LAKE COUNTY DISTRICTS | |
Board Approves New District Map
The Lake County Board approved a new district map that reduces the size of the board from 23 to 21 members. The map will take effect in December 2012, when the terms of office for the current members expire, and a new slate of board members is elected. County boards are required to redraw district lines so that each direct has equal population, according to federal and state laws.
District 19 will no longer serve Hawthorn Woods under the new mapping but will pick up the Village of Deer Park and portions of Barrington. To view the existing map as well as the new map please click on the link below.
COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT MAPS
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| LOCAL ROAD WORK | |
GILMER ROAD
Description: From Diamond Lake Rd. to Hawley St.
Work Type: Resurfacing
Contact Agency: LCDOT
Cost: ($) 2,567,000
Status: Active
Message: The contractor is currently working on surface removal. After that they will be working on grading Aggregate Shoulders.
Impact to Drivers: Expect daily lane closures.
DUNDEE ROAD
Illinois Department of Transportation will be reconstructing a bridge and relocating a water main on Dundee Road in Wheeling just west of Wolf Road starting Monday, June 20 through October, 2011. Dundee Road will be reduced to one lane in each direction throughout the duration of the project. Motorists should expect delays on Dundee Road.
Status: Active
ROUTE 59
Description: From U.S. Hwy. 12 to IL Rte. 22
Work Type: Resurfacing
Contact Agency: IDOT
Status: Active
Message: This is an Illinois Department of Transportation project.
ROBERTS ROAD
Description: From IL Rte. 59 to McHenry County Line
Work Type: Resurfacing
Contact Agency: LCDOT
Cost: $1,628,000
Status: Active
Message: The contractor postponed milling the road surface until Thursday June 16.
Impact to Drivers: Expect daily lane closures
ELA ROAD
Description: From Lake-Cook Road to Cuba Road
Work Type: Resurfacing and Retaining Wall Repairs
Contact Agency: LCDOT
Status: Planned
Message: Anticipate a Fall 2011 start date
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| LAKE ZURICH FIRE CHIEF RETIRES | |
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| BOOK DRIVE | |
Lake County's Biggest Book Drive Underway
United Way of Lake County (UWLC), in partnership with Bernie's Book Bank, has launched Lake County's biggest book drive called Page it Forward. The goal of this campaign is to collect 100,000 books for low-income children in Lake County through a summer-long book drive and celebration of reading. Page it Forward puts a contemporary twist on the old-fashioned book drive, as it includes a variety of cutting-edge social media options to make contributing to the goal of 100,000 books accessible, exciting and meaningful to all! For more information, including book drop-off sites, volunteer opportunities and downloadable materials, visit:
www.uwlakeco.org/pageitforward |
| LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE ACTIVITIES | |
FOREST PRESERVE PROGRAMS
Exhibitions at Discovery Museum
ˇ Last days to see Paleoart: Art and science bring prehistoric creatures to life. Ends June 26.
ˇ Civil War High Tech: Explores how technology helped win the war. Now through August 21.
Summer Camp Registrations
ˇ Summer camps begin the week of June 20, but there is still time to register for some sessions.
ˇ Please check the website at LCFPD.ORG for availability.
Heron Rookery Viewing
ˇ Saturdays in June, from 8 a.m. to noon.
ˇ Come and see the activity at the rookery at Almond Marsh in Grayslake.
Civil War Days
ˇ Lakewood Forest Preserve.
ˇ Saturday, July 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ˇ Sunday, July 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Rib Festival
ˇ Greenbelt Forest Preserve, Shelter B. Use entrance on west side of Green Bay Road.
ˇ Sunday, July 10, 3 to 7 p.m.
ˇ Live music, dancing and delicious food.
Green Youth Farm Stand
ˇ Greenbelt Forest Preserve, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays from July 9 to October 8.
ˇ Purchase nutritious vegetables and herbs grown by local youth in the Green Youth Farm program.
ˇ High school students learn agricultural, leadership and job skills by growing and selling produce. |
| FOREST PRESERVE SUMMER CONCERTS | |
SUMMER CONCERTS AT INDEPENDENCE GROVE
Enjoy a variety of outdoor musical performances Tues evenings, June 21 thru Aug 9.
The Lake County Forest Preserves' 8-week summer concert series, Events in the Plaza presented by Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, kicks off 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 21 at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville with the Caribbean Rock band "Mr. Myers." Enjoy a blend of tropical sounds featuring steel drums and calypso, reggae rhythms and a touch of your favorite rock and roll tunes.
The concerts are held at Independence Grove's outdoor amphitheater, Millennia Plaza, and are open to all ages. Concert goers should bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. Arrive early to secure your spot. The walk-up cafe is open during concerts and serves a variety of entrees, snacks or beverages.
Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m., and are offered on June 21 and 28; July 5, 12, 19 and 26; and August 2 and 9, weather permitting. In case of a rainout, concerts are held on Thursday of the same week. Full Concert Schedule
Parking Information
Parking is $5 per car after 5 p.m. on concert days. To ensure safety and enjoyment, cars are turned away when parking is full. Car-pool if possible. For your safety and neighborly courtesy, please park only in the preserve. To learn if the park is filled or if a concert has been postponed due to rain, call the Visitors Center at 847-968-3499.
This year's concert series is made possible by the generous support of Presenting Sponsor: Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital; Platinum Sponsor: North Shore Gas; and Bronze Sponsors: Hollister Incorporated, Lake County Journal and Libertyville Bank & Trust.
Before the evening concert begins, spend the afternoon at the preserve enjoying the swimming beach, fishing, boating on the 115-acre lake, the Visitors Center with educational exhibits and rental space, café with outdoor walk-up service, and nearly seven miles of trails for hiking, biking and in-line skating. |
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| JULY 4th | |
 Great Lakes Naval Station
Celebrate our Nation's Independence and the Naval Station's 100th Birthday in a "BIG" Way!
2011 July 4th Centennial Celebration
You are invited to the Naval Station Great Lakes' July 4th Centennial Celebration on Ross Field from July 2nd - 4th. Enjoy three full days of "fire-cracking" festival fun at one of the biggest 4th of July Celebrations in the region!
Each day, the celebration will include three stages of exciting live music and family entertainment, a bingo tent with thousands of dollars worth of prizes, a craft fair with handmade items, the Gridiron Experience: interactive football activities and a "Kicks for Cash" competition, a paintball arena, the Kid's Zone with plenty to do for the little patriots, roving entertainment and costumed characters, thrilling carnival rides/games, delicious festival food and beverage booths-available from local area vendors, and lots and lots more!
On Sat., July 2nd, catch special performances by "The United States Army Soldier Show" and the memorable Great Lakes Navy Band! Plus, don't miss the action-packed "Battle at Great Lakes" amateur boxing event. Also on this day, the Naval Station Great Lakes will attempt to break a world record for the most plastic bottles recycled in an eight hour period.
On Sun., July 3rd, the celebration will kick off with the Firecracker 5K Run at 9:30 a.m. (base course). It is open to both the general public and base personnel. July 3rd continues with a fantastic music line up on the main stage, featuring "Pop Evil" and headliner, "Saving Abel."
On Mon., July 4th, enjoy musical tributes to great artists like Johnny Cash, The Beatles and Led Zeppelin with the following bands: "Junes Got the Cash," "Brit Beat" and "Kashmir."
Of course, this long time running celebration is not complete until the amazing fireworks show lights up Ross Field! Firework displays will take place this year on both July 3rd and 4th, with "never before" special effects attempted during the show on the 4th!
Join us as we celebrate our freedom, patriotism, and the Naval Station Great Lakes' 100th birthday at this FREE, fun-for-all-ages Centennial Celebration from July 2nd - 4th. For full details, go to www.facebook.com/GreatLakes4thofJuly.
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| CRUISE NIGHT EVERY TUESDAY | |
LAKE ZURICH AREA CRUISE NIGHT
EVERY TUESDAY 6:00 P.M. TO 8:30 P.M.
 Deerpath Commons Mall
975-995 South Rand Rd. (Route 12)
1.5 Miles South of Route 22 in the La-Z-Boy, Timothy Grant Jewelers, Binney's, Aldi Parking Lot
Cruise Night is free to everyone! If you have a vehicle (auto, motorcycle, truck, tractor, pretty much anything with wheels - - - vintage or new) and you'd like to show it off, come join us (no entry fee!). This year in addition to music, we've added an ice cream vendor and a hot dog cart so you may purchase these items on location. There will also be a farmers market as weather and produce permit. So come on out and enjoy a Tuesday evening with us and help support our local businesses. It's FUN!!
To learn more about the Lake Zurich Area Cruise Night please visit their website:
Lake Zurich Cruise Night |
| LAKE COUNTY FIELDERS BASEBALL | |
LAKE COUNTY FIELDERS 2011 SEASON SCHEDULE
On June 18th the Lake County Fielders will open their new stadium to the public with a 7:00 pm home-opener game against Na Koa Ikaika Maui. The Fielders is co-owned by Academy Award-wining actor Kevin Costner, and Field Manager Tim Johnson was an infielder with the Milwaukee Brewers from 1973-78 and managed MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in 1998. Tickets for the 2011 season are now on sale and can be purchased by calling (847) 731-8000 or logging on to
http://www.fieldersbaseball.com/
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