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     Diana O'Kelly





October 10, 2014

 

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Huge Recycling event in Libertyville October 11
Time for the 9th Annual Recycle-O-Rama on Saturday, October 11, 2014 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Libertyville DOT. SWALCO has been putting these events together for several years so residents can find a home for hard-to-recycle items and keep them from the landfill. We're recycling "tons" (literally) of stuff! In addition to recycling numerous items, we'll be collecting and donating bikes here in the community, food (to local food pantry) and prom dresses to the Glass Slipper Project. Visit swalco.org for a link to the flyer and more info. Look forward to seeing you there!

When does early voting start?
Fremont Township residents can begin voting early at the Fremont Library on October 20.

If you would like to see what is on your ballot for the November 4 election, go to LakeVoterPower.info.  You will need to supply your name, house number, zip code and date of birth to view your ballot.
The sample ballot may be printed.

For information on voting by mail, Snowbird ballots, how a student at college can get a ballot and how someone in the military can vote

Haven't registered to vote yet?

Laws changed for this election.  If you aren't registered and still want to, I suggest you contact the County Clerk's off ice at 847 377-2410. I have copied the wording from their website below.

 

For the November 2014 Election, the General Assembly mandates four additional "permanent early sites" in North Chicago, Gurnee and two in Waukegan in the 15 days prior to Election Day where grace registration must be offered. Once early voting ends, these sites must provide grace registration on Monday prior to Election Day and on Election Day. Due to the complex list of varying dates and hours set by the General Assembly, refer to the locations and hours below. 

 

Contact the County Clerk's office at 847.377.2410 for further information on grace period registration.

Grace registration 27 days before an election:
Lake County Clerk's Office, 18 N County St, Rm 101, Waukegan, IL
Hours: M - F 8:30 to 5pm.

 

Grace registration locations 15 days prior to an election:
Lake County Clerk's Office 18 N County St, Rm 101, Waukegan, IL
Lake County Central Permitting Facility 500 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville
Gurnee Village Hall 325 O'Plaine Rd, Gurnee
North Chicago City Hall 1850 Lewis Ave., North Chicago
County Clerk Annex 415 Washington St., Waukegan

 

Grace registration hours 15 days prior to an election:
First Week: M - F 9 - 5 pm; Saturday 9 am - Noon; Sun Noon - 3 pm
Second Week: M - F 9 - 7 pm; Saturday and Sunday 10 - 4 pm
Monday before Election Day: 10 - 7 pm
Election Day: 10 - 7 pm

 

Household Chemical Waste Collection
The final Household Chemical Waste Event will be in Mundelein on Saturday, November 1, 2014 from 8:00 am  to 2:30 p.m. at the Mundelein Metra Train Station, 205 N. Archer Avenue.

Accepted Materials: aerosol products, antifreeze & motor oil, fertilizers/herbicides, pesticides, fluorescent light bulbs/CFLs, furniture stripper & varnishes, gasoline & kerosene, household batteries (Lithium & Rechargeable only), household cleaners, oil-based paints & paint removers, prescription and over-the counter medicines and supplements (people & pet) - NO DEA controlled substances. Visit online for general list.


 

Not Accepted: Latex paint, DEA controlled substances, business wastes, farm chemicals, propane tanks, lead-acid and alkaline batteries, explosives, medical wastes, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and household electronics.

HCW collections sponsored by SWALCO (Solid Waste Agency of Lake County) are for Illinois residents ONLY. If you would like to learn more about SWALCO programs and services, visit www.swalco.org or call 847-336-9340.


 

AARP
AARP and Fremont Township will be hosting a defensive driving class for drivers 55 and over which will be held on Thursday November 13 and Friday, November 14, 2014 from 9 am to 1 pm.  Please call 847 223-2847 to register.
The class size is limited to 25 and we still have openings.  The cost is $15.00 if you are an AARP member and $20.00 for non-AARP member.
More info
Adopt a Fire Hydrant Program

While the Countryside Fire Protection District works hard to prevent fires, when they do occur there is an important resource in your neighborhood that your firefighters rely on-FIRE HYDRANTS!

 

Countryside Fire Protection District's Adopt-A-Hydrant Program is a voluntary community activity that enables residents to take ownership of a fire hydrant within their neighborhood. Through this program, Countryside relies on the resident's year-round efforts to keep hydrants visible by maintaining them trash and weed free; and in the winter, by keeping snow away from the fire hydrants. In addition, residents willing to adopt a fire hydrant can also report any damages or leaks to the Fire District.

 

These simple steps can prevent the fire department's delay in securing this invaluable water source to put out a fire in the event of an emergency. If you would like to participate in our Adopt-A-Hydrant Program, please stop by the Countryside Fire Protection District's Station No. 2 located at 600 N. Deerpath Drive, Vernon Hills.

 

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Great opportunity to get rid of old tires
The opportunity to recycle tires doesn't happen every year. 

Friday, October 31, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Lake County Division of Transportation, 600 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville.

For Lake County, IL Residents Only (No Businesses)

 

Passenger Car, Truck and Tractor Tires Accepted - NO RIMS ALLOWED

A rare opportunity to help the environment; decrease the spread of West Nile and other mosquito-borne illnesses; and manage unwanted tires safely and conveniently.

 

The event is in conjunction with the Illinois EPA. There is a $1.00 per tire charge (cash only) to residents, to help offset costs of transportation and recycling of tires.

 

The event is sponsored by SWALCO, Lake County Farm Bureau, Lake County Health Department and Clarke Mosquito. Please visit www.swalco.org or call SWALCO at 847-336-9340 with questions. NO tire dealers, commercial trucking or businesses.

 

 

Flu Shots, Ballroom Dancing and a trip to Starved Rock
I have been receiving calls asking about flu shot clinics.  There is an event on October 22 at the Mundelein Regent Center. 
Public Meeting for IDOT Improvements
Monday, October 20, 3 - 6 p.m. 
DoubleTree Libertyville-Mundelein, 510 E. Route 83, Mundelein

Public Meeting for IDOT's Multi-Modal Transportation Improvement Program
Residents and local businesses are invited to join IDOT staff for an opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns, and find out about the 2016-2021 Multi-Modal Transportation Improvement. Your input is important and will help guide the development of future highway improvement programs affecting the region. Written comments can be submitted on the IDOT website until Nov. 4. 

Community Events

 

 

Grand Dominion to Host Craft Show October 11 - Mark Your Calendars!

Handmade crafts by area residents will be available for sale at a show at Grand Dominion Lodge, Saturday, October 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  The event, open to the public free of charge, will feature a wide variety of crafts by 40 awesome crafters.  Grand Dominion Lodge is located at 3555 Grand Dominion Circle, Mundelein.  For information, contact Dawn Stangle at 847-566-2403 or email GrandDLD@fosterpremier.com.

 

Tryouts for the Boys Mundelein Feeder Basketball

Tryouts for the Girls and Boys Mundelein Feeder Basketball are on Saturday, October 12 and Saturday, October 19.  

more information

 

Friends of Fremont Library Used Book Sale

1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, Il. 60060

Saturday Oct 11, 10:00 - 4:30
Sunday Oct. 12, 1:00 - 4:30

They have over 7000  items and new items are added daily.

The NORTH CENTRAL O GAUGERS Model Railroad Club, Inc. will also be running their Model trains from 10:00-4:00 on Sat. Oct. 11 and Sunday Oct. 12 from 1:00-4:00.  They will have a Halloween theme.  

Any questions call: 847-918-3247

 

Lady Mustangs Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, Oct. 18th

7am - 12 noon

Mundelein High School cafeteria

Pancakes, Sausage, Milk, Orange Drink, coffee

$5 donation

All you can eat!

Help the Lady Mustangs and have a great time at the same time! 

 

The Mundelein CERT program is offering a 20 hour training program Oct. 24th  ( 6-10 pm)  Oct 25th ( 8 am -4 pm ) and Oct. 26 th 8 am-4 pm)at the Mundelein Fire Station 1000 N Midlothian Rd. Enrollment and materials are free of charge and open to individuals18 yrs of age or older, or 17 yrs of age with a signed permission slip and waiver from their parents. Upon completion of the course, participants will be invited to join the Mundelein CERT team but it is not required. Applications may be obtained by contacting the Fie Station (847 949 3260 ) or requested by email cert@mundelein.org and must be returned by Oct. 10, 2014  

 

 

 

Lake County Forest Preserve

 

The Lake County Discovery Museum at Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda has family fun exhibits about Lake County, art galleries that spotlight traveling features and is surrounded by a beautiful forest preserve to explore. Regular gallery hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.and Sunday 1-4:30 p.m.

 

Don't miss this exhibit that is on loan from National Geographic!!

The President's Photographer: 50 Years Inside the Oval Office

View presidential history from the first official presidential photographer in 1963 to our current president.  This exhibition includes iconic and rarely seen photos of presidents, with insights from the photographers who chronicled them.  Learn more 

 

 

 

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Diana O'Kelly

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