January 10, 2010

 

WHAT DO YOU THINK?


 

 

AaronLawlor2Dear Neighbor,

Please take a moment to share your thoughts about the proposed State of Illinois income tax increase.


As always, please don't hesitate to contact me with your questions and concerns regarding this or other issues.  You can reach me via email or on my cell at (847) 971-0454 (please note, the number has changed).
 
It is an honor to serve YOU on the County Board and Forest Preserve Board.

 

Sincerely,

Aaron Lawlor
Lake County Board

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IN THIS ISSUE
FLU SHOTS
HAWTHORN WOODS VEHICLE STICKERS
FOREST PRESERVE NEWS
FORUM ON OBESITY
RECYCLE CHRISTMAS TREE
LAKE COUNTY IN THE NEWS
RESIDENT RESOURCES
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Have You Gotten Your Flu Shot?
   

It's Time for a Flu Shot

 

The Lake County Health Department is encouraging people to get their flu shots now since the peak of the flu season in the region is typically in January and February.  Since it takes about two weeks to build immunity after receiving the vaccine, the earlier that you get vaccinated, the sooner you can you protect yourself from the illness.

Flu shots are still available through the Lake County Health Department. For clinic hours, locations, or to make an appointment, please call: (847) 377-8470. Additionally, flu shots are available through healthcare providers and pharmacies throughout the county.


For more information, visit: http://www.lakecountyil.gov/Health/want/Flu.htm.

Hawthorn Woods Vehicle Sticker Grace Period

   

The Village of Hawthorn Woods has enacted a grace period on village vehicle stickers.

 

For the year 2011, enforcement of vehicle stickers will be delayed until May 1st.  The Village of Hawthorn Woods will also hold the same price of $5.00 per senior or $30.00 per vehicle for purchase until April 30th.  Beginning May 1st, enforcement will begin and the cost of sticker prices will double.  All 2011 stickers will expire December 31, 2011, regardless of date purchased. 

 

Click here to learn more.

 

Please contact the Village of Hawthorn Woods at 847-438-5500 with any questions.

Forest Preserve Update

   

SUMMER CAMP

 

Register now for Summer Camps and Day Programs offered by the Lake County Forest Preserves. Choose a topic and age group that suits your child. Camps are offered for ages four through 17 and include activities ranging from nature exploration, fun on the farm, fishing, canoeing and kayaking, history, theatre, or arts and crafts.

 

FOREST PRESERVE PICNIC AND SPECIAL USE PERMITS

 

2011 annual permits for Forest Preserve Dog Exercise Areas, horse trail use, and model airplane field use are now on sale.

 

 

Find permit information and purchase online at www.LCFPD.org/permits, or by phone at 847-367-6640.

Lake County Community Forum on Obesity

   

One in five children in Lake County is considered overweight or obese.

 

You're invited to join an important community discussion on this issue at the Lake County Community Forum on Obesity Prevention.

 

The forum will take place Wednesday, January 19, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the College of Lake County in Grayslake. This forum is co-sponsored by the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center and the Lake County Regional Office of Education.

Recycle Christmas Trees
 

Recycle your Christmas tree at Lake County Forest Preserves

Don't send your Christmas tree to the landfill, drop it off at the Lake County Forest Preserves for recycling. Donated trees are chipped and used for trails and for landscaping at forest preserves throughout Lake County. Bring your tree to a drop-off site at one of the following forest preserves:

 

         Greenbelt in Waukegan

         Half Day in Vernon Hills

         Lakewood in Wauconda

         Old School in Libertyville

         Ryerson Woods in Deerfield

         Van Patten Woods in Wadsworth.

 

Drop-offs accepted at the marked sites only between December 28 and January 31. Only undecorated, real Christmas trees can be accepted; no yard waste. Commercial drop-offs are prohibited. Lake County Forest Preserves are open from 6:30 a.m. to sunset, daily.

Lake County In The News

   

Dental Program for Lake County Veterans Gets Grant 

 

A Lake County program providing free dental care to needy military veterans is getting a $50,000 boost. The windfall comes as a grant from the Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County...

 

 Read More...

 

Grants to Fund Job Training in Lake County 

 

A trio of grants will help a Lake County agency train laid-off workers for a variety of new jobs, officials said Tuesday. The money, totaling nearly $377,000, could give dozens of people the skills needed to find or keep jobs...

 

Read More...

Lake County Resident Resource Center

 

NEW Dental Discount Card
 

A new dental discount card program is now available that will help Lake County residents save money on their dental service expenses.

 

Individuals or families may opt to pay for a monthly or yearly membership. The cost for a yearly individual membership is $59 and $69 for families.

 

More than 200 providers in Lake County are participating in this program. Discount card holders will receive significant savings from these providers on dental cleanings, x-rays, braces, dentures, crowns, root canals and more. This plan is not insurance.

  

Cardholders can simply schedule an appointment with a participating dentist or specialist and present their card to receive a discount at the time of service. 

  

To sign up for the Dental Discount Card Program, residents can download a registration form at: www.nacodentalprogram.com.  A list of participating providers and more information is available.

 
Prescription Drug Discount Card

County residents can take advantage of a prescription drug discount card program. 

The card is free and accepted at most pharmacies.  The average card savings is 20 percent off retail prices.
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 receive a card, click here or email me your address and I will send you one!
 
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital CareCoach

CareCoach takes its free health services and educational programs on the road to 22 community sites each month. Services are provided by a registered nurse.  They include:
  • Cholesterol screenings CareCoach
  • Blood pressure screenings
  • Diabetes screenings
  • BMI screenings
  • Waist measurement screenings
  • Tobacco cessation services
  • Counseling with a registered nurse
  • Immunizations
  • Referrals to a physician, if needed