Lake County News 

Linda Pedersen
 
Lake County Board Rep and Forest Preserve Commissioner-District 1
 
 September 16, 2009
 
Linda Pedersen

Hi everyone,
 
As always, I welcome your comments on these or any other issues.  If you'd like me to come to your Homeowner's meeting or other group to address more issues in person, just contact me. If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at 847-445-5504(cell), or email me at [email protected].
  
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Sincerely, 
 
Linda Pedersen
Lake County Board
District 1 Representative
 
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North Avenue Construction Timeline

 

ConstructionNow that the long awaited construction has started on North Ave. I thought you might be interested in the timeline of the project.
 
Completion date for all work is December 3, 2010.  Anticipated work for 2009 through the end of November includes sidewalk removal, watermain installation and underground drainage work.  There will be one lane traffic conditions for this work in 2009 using flaggers.  A road closure to through traffic will go into place for much of 2010, but access will be maintained for local traffic.  This is necessary to reconstruct the road.
 
You will be able to get frequent updates on the LCDOT website at www.lakecountypassage.com
 
Please be patient and observe the safety of the construction crew.
 

2009 Annual Waukegan Air Show

 

WaukeganAirShowSaturday, September 19, 2009
 
Gates Open:
10:00am - 5:00pm
 
Air Show:
1:00pm - 3:30pm 
 
Waukegan Airport
3580 N. McAree Road
 
 
 
Featuring:
Young Eagles Rides for Kids 8-17
Static Displays of Aircraft
Classic "Warbirds"
Military Vehicles
Military Aircraft
Food Booths
 
Admission $5.00 per person. Children under 12 FREE!
Free Parking.
For more information, call 847-244-0055 or visit: www.waukeganairshow.com
 
 

Halloween: Superstitions & Traditions

 

From black cats and witches to apple bobbing and fortune-telling, explore Halloween's folklore and history through antique postcards and vintage decorations. Look for the vintage Halloween decorations on exhibit.
 Witches
Visit Lake County Discovery Museum
 
September 5 - November 1
 
Regular gallery hours are Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  
Admission is $6 for adults and $2.50 for youth ages four to 17, and free for children three years and under. Admission is $2.50 for seniors after 2 p.m. Discount Tuesdays: adults $3, ages 4-17 (up to five children per adult) FREE, $1.25 per child for groups with 5-10 children per adult. 

 

Free Access Cart Tours (Residents only)

 Fall Flowers

 
Don't let mobility difficulties keep you from the beauty of your Lake County Forest Preserves. Join us for a free chauffeured golf cart tour led by one of our naturalists. If you need help transferring into the cart, please be sure and register your assistant, too.
CartTours 
Friday, September 25, 2009
1:00pm - 3:00pm
At Raven Glen (Old Mill Grove)
 
Park at west parking lot located on Route 173 just east of Deep Lake Rd. This program is limited to Lake County residents and their assistants.
 
Registration Deadline: September 24, 2009
Registration Options:  Register online, by telephone at 847-968-3321 or by mail or fax using this form.
 

Farm Heritage Festival Celebrates Farm Life

 

Check out hundreds of antique tractors, cars, engines and other farm machinery as we celebrate Lake County's rural roots at the
 
17th Annual Farm Heritage Festival
 
Saturday and Sunday, September 26 and 27, 9 am to 4 pm 
TractorLakewood Forest Preserve near Wauconda.

This two-day event celebrates farm life from the turn of the century to the present. Over 200 tractors, antique cars and steam engines will be on display.
 
See the tractor parade, daily at 1:30 p.m., and visit the petting zoo, open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
 
Other daily activities include:
  • sheep herding demonstrations,
  • live music,
  • scarecrow making,
  • wagon and barrel train rides

and other children's activities.
 Sheep
All ages are invited. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for seniors (ages 55 and up) and youth ages four through 17. Children three and under are free. A two-day admission pass is also available. The pass costs $12 for adults and $6 for youth and seniors. Admission includes all activities, rides, museum admission and parking. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Skip the ticket lines by purchasing an advance ticket online

 

Bonner Farm County Fair

 

  Bring a picnic and spend the afternoon at this old-fashioned country fair.
  • Animals BonnerFarm
  • wagon rides
  • crafts
  • games
  • contests

When: October 4, 2009
  12:00pm - 4:00pm

Where: Bonner Heritage Farm (Lindenhurst)

Who: All ages invited
Cost: $3 per person, ages 3 and under free.

No registration required. 
 
The most historically significant structure on the property is the main barn. The original oak-and-hickory structure was built in 1848. Measuring 40 by 44 feet, it held just five cows. This portion of the main barn is among the oldest, if not the oldest surviving intact great barns in Lake County.
 
 

Lindenhurst Park District's Haunted Trail & Bonfire

 

BatsSaturday, October 17, 2009
Haunted Trail hours: 4:30-6 and 6:30-8:30
Wagon Rides 3:00-6:00pm at McDonald Woods Forest Preserve 
Forest View Park (513 Forest View Drive, Lindenhurst)
 
Luminaries will light the way to fun and adventure along the winding, wooded path at the Haunted Trail & Bonfire!
 
You can walk along the trail and see approximately 12 different spooky scenes for only $1 per person. Each of the scenes are run by volunteers such as the Cub/Boy Scouts, School Groups, Neighborhoods, Jaycees and the past Queens of Lindenhurst, just to name a few. Wagon rides through McDonald Woods are offered for only $1 or 1 canned food item for the Lake Villa Food Pantry.
 
Pirate
Other attractions will include the Witches' Kitchen, where you can purchase many delectable treats, a Kid's Game Tent, Face Painting, Moonwalk and Pumpkins and Gourds for sale by the Millburn Tree Farm. At dusk the Lake Villa Volunteer Fire Department will start the bonfire and we will serve FREE hot apple cider heated in a cauldron.
 
Dunk-a-Cop fundraiser.
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Costume Contest 3:30-4:45 ages 3-5, 6-8, 9-11
Paddy Lynn, Story Acting for Children 5-5:30
Jodi Koplin's JiggleJam, A Music fest for Children 6-6:30pm
Magic Dave 7-7:30pm
Jason Kollum the Juggler 7:45-8:15pm
 
For more information, contact Lindenhurst Park District: 847-356-6011. 
 

Waukegan Savanna

 

WaukeganSavannaMapThe Lake County Forest Preserves is undertaking a master planning process for Waukegan Savanna. The master plan will outline what recreation improvements and natural resource restoration activities will occur at the preserve. We encourage you to participate in the master plannning process.
 
Waukegan Savanna is located in the northeast portion of Lake County within the communities of Wadsworth, Waukegan and Beach Park.
The preserve is composed of many individual parcels situated on the west and east sides of Delany Road between Wadsworth Road and Yorkhouse Road; and on the west and east side of Northwestern Avenue to Green Bay Road between Yorkhouse Road and Blanchard Road. A gravel parking lot, located off Yorkhouse Road just west of Delany Road, provides access to grass walking trails and Dog Sledding Area. Bird

Waukegan Savanna is 772 acres of gently rolling terrain with a mix of agriculture fields, oak woodlands with spring woodland flowers, open fields with native prairie plants and a meandering stream bordered by wetlands and woodland. This variance in habitat supports a variety of birds including goldfinches, black-capped chickadees, ruby-crowned kinglet and red-tailed hawk.
 

Ray Lake Forest Preserve Addition

 

Located south of Route 60, north of Route 176, near Gilmer Road in Wauconda.

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Tekampe Property Addition 77 acre addition, a combination of oak woodlands, open fields and wetlands. Bordered on the north and west by Ray Lake Forest Preserve.
 
      - Combination of oak woodlands, open fields and wetlands.
      - Allows for the protection and expansion of wetlands and woodlands found at Ray Lake Forest Preserve. 

 

New Preserve near Wadsworth

 

Located north of Route 173 and east of 41 near Wadsworth.
 WadsworthMap
Khayat and Corris Properties:
    - Approximate acreage of Khayat property: 105 acres
    - Approximate acreage of Corris property: 23 acres
Total approximate acreage: 128 acres.
 
Provides protection of oak-hickory woodland and savanna landscape. 
   - White oak, red oak, burr oak and shagbark hickory
   - Major priority to preserve oak-hickory woodland communities throughtout the county.
 
The properties contain several wetlands and support scattered vernal ponds.
   - Excellent habitat breeding ground for amphibians.
   - Important habitat for migratory birds.
 
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