Lake County Clerk News
June 2009
Wedding bells are ringing
June is the month for brides, weddings, and marriage licenses. As both bride and the groom must apply in person for the license, the Clerk's office is open late on most Friday evenings all year long, with some holiday exceptions. Fees, hours, and other information can be found on the County Clerk's website.
A Word with Willard
Willard interviews Lake County Forest Preserve leaders on June's program now showing on local access and LCTV. A Word with Willard can also be viewed on the web.
Lake County's Forest Preserve Offerings
Katherine Hamilton-Smith, Lake County Forest Preserve's Director of Cultural Resources, invites visitors to see both special exhibits at the Lake County Discovery Museum -- Prehistoric Lake County and Pickard China. Then you can hop over to the Bonner Heritage Farm, go to the Greenbelt Cultural Center for their many events, and if you are not yet tired, visit the Adlai Stevenson Historic Home.
Willard and Nan Buckhardt, Lake County Forest Preserve's Environmental Education Manager, explore the Forest Preserve's many outdoor recreational goings-on. Whether your favorite pastime is horseback riding, birdwatching, model airplanes, canoeing, kayaking, or just walking your dog, Lake County has just the spot for you.
What's Willard been working on?
Fire Protection District
As a part of their ongoing commitment to community educational efforts, Jim Glogovsky, County Clerk's Director of Tax Extension, and Willard, met with Lake County Fire Protection Districts and reviewed the tax cap application and pension funds.
Reading to the students
As she does each year, Willard read to students at Prairie View School in Hainesville. The students enjoyed hearing several short stories written by a grade school teacher from south Georgia named Bailey White. The stories about the alligator trained to bellow on command and The Monkey Not Seen were favorites of Willard and the students!
Reserve Deputy Graduation
It's a tradition for County Clerk Willard Helander to attend the graduation of the Lake County Sheriff's Reserve Deputies. Willard recently administered the oath of office to each graduate and congratulated them on their class having the highest group score in the history of the program. The Reserve Deputies are volunteers and devote hundreds of hours assisting with Lake County communities with summer events and emergency safety situations.
Mayor and City Council Members Open HouseAll Lake County mayors and city council members, new and incumbents, were invited to an Open House at Lake County's Department of Transportation facility on June 3. It was an opportunity for attendees to interact and learn about Lake County services including voting sites, web services, and tax extension duties.
Small Business Success at Lake County Seminar
The Illinois Small Business Development Center at CLC sponsored the seminar held at the college on June 4. The Clerk explained to the 150 participating small business owners the process of registering an Assumed Name Business. This year's program was the first of its kind and assisted small businesses in identifying the resources available that they can utilize to succeed.
Township and Municipal Clerk's Orientation  Co-sponsored with the Municipal Clerks of Lake County and Lake County Clerk Willard Helander, the orientation for all newly elected and returning clerks covered the Open Meetings Act, Freedom of Information requests, Governmental Ethics Act filings, and total election duties. Janelle Christensen from the States Attorney also spoke."We talked about model procedures and policies," says Helander. "This was an opportunity to access information that ensures we serve our communities in an efficient and transparent manner. The municipal clerks are our election partners, and the voter's empowerment source," continued Helander.
Are you registered to vote? 
The 2010 primary may seem to be in the distant future, but the Clerk's office is already preparing for the next election scheduled for February 2, 2010. Make sure you are registered and check your status online.
To make it easy for you, the clerk's office or deputy registrars will host voter registration booths at a number of local summer festivals including Lake County Fair in July.
Voter Registration Opportunities
Lake County Fair, July 28 to August 2
North Chicago Community Day, August 1
Lake County Council for Seniors Expo, August 5
Gurnee Days, August 15 - 16
Jubilee Days, September 7
You are always welcome in the County Clerk's office.
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