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Lake County News
Linda Pedersen Lake County Board Member and Forest Preserve Commissioner |
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| Linda Pedersen, District 1 Representative | |
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Linda Pedersen
Lake County Board
District 1 Representative |
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Upcoming Road Projects | |
Upcoming Road Construction, Spring 2011
Grand Avenue, Waukegan
March 2011
New traffic signal equipment, installation of a fiber optic communication system interconnecting 10 traffic signals, and minor curb/gutter removal/replacement along Grave Avenue between IL Route 131 and Sheridan Road.
Illinois Route 173, Antioch Township
March 2011
Bridge rehabilitation at 2 locations, IL 173 at East Boat Channels located 2.90 km west of IL 59, and IL 173 at West Boat Channels located 4.02 km west of IL 59, all located in Antioch Township.
IL 83 (Milwaukee Ave) at IL Route 132 (Grand Ave)
March 2011
Intersection widening, traffic signal modernization and retaining wall construction on IL 83 (Milwaukee Avenue) at IL 132 (Grand Avenue) in Lake Villa.
Hawthorne Dr, Orchard Ln, Hook Dr & IL Route 83, Round Lake Beach
April 2011
Construction of new sidewalk along the north right-of-way of Hawthorne Drive between Cedar Lake Road and Poplar Avenue, along the east right-of-way of Orchard Lane between Rollins Road and Hook Drive, and along the north right-of-way on Hook Drive between Orchard Lane and IL Rte. 83 along with miscellaneous spot repairs of existing sidewalk, handicap access and gap closures in the Village of Round Lake Beach scheduled.
Rollins Road from US 12 to Lotus Drive & IL 83 from US 45 to Westmoreland Dr in Fox Lake, Round Lake Heights, Round Lake Beach and Vernon Hills
April 2011 - December 2011
Fiber optic interconnect to connect existing traffic signal controllers and to expand Lake County DOT fiber optic communication network.
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One Hope United pesents Blue Ribbon Event
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Noon - 4 p.m.
The Lehmann Mansion
485 Milwaukee Ave.
Lake Villa, IL 60046 (Map)
Honorary Chair & Guest Speaker:
Sheri Salata
President / Harpo Studios
Executive Producer / "The Oprah Winfrey Show"
Performance By:
Lakes Area Swing Band
Spectacular expanded Live Auction with Jim Miller, Charity Auctioneer!
- Live and Silent Auctions
- Luncheon and refreshments!
More Information
Admission: $75
Register online!
Deadline to purchase tickets is April 9.
Wear blue and receive a free raffle ticket!
Proceeds benefit the programs of One Hope United-helping ensure a safe and nurturing home for every child.
Can't make it to the event? Support our mission by making a donation.
Contact:
Amy Krajewski
847.245.6511 |
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Lakes Community High School Presents:
Transition to CLC
Thursday, March 10, 2011
7:00-9:00 pm
Lakes Community High School (cafeteria)
Who should attend?
Parents
Students with IEPs or 504s
Presented by District 117 Special Education Department
Guest Speakers:
Thomas Crowe, Director of Office for Students with Disabilities
Laura Taylor, Student Development Specialist II, Enrollment Services
College of Lake County Financial Aid Representative
For further Information:
Christine Koth, Transition Specialist ckoth@sequoits.com
Janet Frichtl, Director of Special Education jfrichtl@d117.org
Terry Dewing, ACHS Special Education Coordinator tdewing@sequoits.com
Brie Cederna, LCHS Special Education Coordinator
bcederna@lakeseagles.com
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SpringFest EXPO
April 2 & 3
Lakes Community High School
1000 Grass Lake Road
(corner of Grass Lake Rd and Deep Lake Rd.)
This annual event, one of the largest in Lake County, attracts thousands of attendees over the course of a weekend, with over 110 businesses and not for profit organizations exhibiting their services and goods.In addition to local businesses there is entertainment throughout the weekend. A highlight is the Sunday morning Lions Club Pancake breakfast. The event brings in a early crowd.
FREE for Entire Family 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Saturday
WKRS 1220AM Live Broadcast 10-Noon
Lucky, Lake County Fielders Dog 10am - 2pm
Big Red Monster 10am - 3pm
TommyHawk Chicago Blackhawks mascot Noon - 2pm
Busy Brains Interactive Children's Museum 9am - 3pm
Vista Health Cholesterol Screening & Chair Massages 9am - 3pm
Sunday
Lions Club Pancake Breakfast 8am-Noon
Lions Club Hearing Bus 9am - 2pm
Lucky, Lake County Fielders Dog 10am - 2pm
Stiltwalker Jason Kollum 10am - 1pm
Vista Health System Cholesterol screenings 9am - 2pm
Attendees can find representatives from all types of businesses from landscaping to insurance to finance and banking to home improvement to jewelry and much, much more! A wide variety of Not-For-Profit organizations are able to showcase what they do and are always looking for members and volunteers to join their organization.
Many exhibitors are able to sell merchandise, hold raffle drawings, and have goodies for attendees to take home.
SpringFest Expo is held at the Lakes Community High School usually the first weekend in April. Admission is free and attendees come from all over northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
The 2011 Springfest Expo will be held April 2 & 3. Act now to reserve your vendor space today!
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Lake Villa Township Lions Club | |
All you can eat!
Pancake Breakfast
Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage Links, Coffee, Juice & Milk
Free Hearing Test
Sunday, April 3, 2011
8:00am to 12:00pm
at the: LLV Chamber of Commerce SpringFest Expo 2011
Lakes Community High School
1600 Eagle Way, Lake Villa
(Corner of Deep Lake & Grass Lake Roads)
$6.00 per person at the door, 6 years and under FREE!
Advance tickets $5.00 each - available at:
The Twisted Cow 2112 Grand Avenue, Lindenhurst
Bill Stanley's American Family Insurance 111 Cedar Avenue, Lake Villa
The Lions Club collect these items:
Used eye glasses, hearing aids, cell phones, old metal
keys and aluminum soda can tabs. All items can be dropped off at the breakfast.
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Health Department Offers Low-cost Pet Vaccination Clinic
in Mundelein, March 12
he Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center's Animal Care and Control Program, together with the 4H Club All In Ag, will offer a low-cost pet vaccination clinic on Saturday, March 12, from 9 a.m. until noon. The clinic will be held at the Fremont Township Center, 22376 W. Erhart Road, Mundelein.
This clinic provides a convenient and affordable way for Lake County residents to keep pets up to date with their shots and rabies tags. Donations of pet food, litter and supplies will also be accepted to benefit the Pooch Pantry, a pet food and supply source for needy families.
The vaccination costs are as follows:
For Pets Spayed/Neutered
One-year rabies vaccination and Lake County tag: $20.00
One-year rabies vaccination, tag and distemper: $25.00
Distemper complex only: $10.00
Microchip: $15.00
For Pets Not Spayed/Neutered
One-year rabies vaccination and Lake County tag: $50.00
One-year rabies vaccination, tag and distemper: $55.00
Distemper complex only: $10.00
Microchip: $15.00
Pets will be taken on a first come first served basis. All animals brought to the clinic must be at least four months old. Dogs must be leashed and cats placed in carriers. Only cash will be accepted on site.
The Health Department's Animal Care and Control Program tracks pet vaccinations and rabies tags, investigates animal bites and complaints of nuisance and neglect, as well as impounds stray animals.
For additional information please contact the Lake County Health Department's Animal Care and Control facility at: (847) 949-9925.
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