| Vernon Hills Water System Construction Notice |
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Tuesday, January 25 - Thursday, January 27 and
Tuesday, February 1 - Thursday, February 3
The Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency (CLCJAWA), which provides water to the Vernon Hills and Mettawa areas, will be performing construction to its water delivery system on Tuesday, January 25 through Thursday, January 27 and Tuesday, February 1 through Thursday, February 3 that may impact customers in Vernon Hills and Mettawa.
Water service to County customers will not be interrupted, however there may be fluctuations in water pressure during the construction period. Any severe pressure losses should be reported directly to the Lake County Public Works Department at (847) 377-7500 or (847) 309-0266.
These construction periods may have to be extended or modified depending upon weather and/or construction delays.
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| Hawthorn School Dist. 73 Hosts Finance Forum |
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Daily Herald Staff Report
1/23/2011
Hawthorn School District 73 will host a finance forum at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10 at Hawthorn Middle South, 600 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills.
The forum will outline the work of the district's Financial Advisory Task Force and those volunteers' ideas for closing an anticipated $1.5 million to $2 million gap in next year's budget.
The task force will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 31 and Feb. 16 at the Hawthorn District Office, 841 West End Court, Vernon Hills. Its recommendation is expected to be presented to the Hawthorn board of education during its Feb. 28 meeting...
Visit http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20110123/news/701239917/ for more information.
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| Lake County Resident Resource Center |
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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
 - 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
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