News You Can Use

     Diana O'Kelly


October 15, 2014

 

Was this email forwarded to you?

Join my mailing list!

 

Update on Route 53
I promised to keep you up to date on what I hear about Route 53.  

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning and the Illinois Tollway invite you to the next Land Use Committee meeting.  Questions and public comments are the final item on the meetings agenda.  The Land Use Meeting is Thursday, October 23 from 2 pm til 3:30 pm at the Greenbelt Cultural Center located at
1215 Green Bay Road, North Chicago.

There is also a public input session planned for Wednesday, November 12,
4 to 7 pm 
The Byron Colby Barn at Prairie Crossing
1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake, IL

The purpose of the sessions will be to present an overview of the planning process and the analysis to date. They public encourage the public to come and review and comment on the materials as well as provide input on their priorities for the corridor.


Lake County Municipal Auction

Lake County
Municipal Vehicle & Equipment Auction
 

Saturday, October 25 - 9:00 am
Inspection and Registration
Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Auction Day from 8:00 am

Lake County Fairgrounds
1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake IL 60030


More info
Voting Information

Laws changed for this election.  If you aren't registered and still want to, please contact the County Clerk's off ice at 847 377-2410. 

 

If you are leaving town before October 20 and would like to vote in person, you can vote in Waukegan at the County Building now. 

 

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

New Restroom Facilities at Behm Park
For those families who use Behm Park, you will be happy to know the restroom facilities were installed and the water and septic are scheduled to be connected this week.  We are hopeful the restrooms will be open for the football games this weekend. We are happy to say goodbye to the port a potties.
Fremont Township Community Room
If your club or homeowners group is looking for a place to meet, Fremont Township has a community room for Fremont Township residents.
Tell Mundelein your opinion on the Old Village Hall
Now that the Village of Mundelein has moved into their new facility, they are looking for input on what to do with the Old Village Hall.
Take this survey to give them input
Final low cost pet vaccination clinic of the year

Low-cost pet vaccination clinics provide a convenient and affordable way to keep pets up to date with their shots and rabies tags. Pets are taken on a first come first served basis. All animals brought to a clinic must be at least four months old. Dogs must be leashed and cats placed in carriers. Only cash will be accepted on site. For more information, call: 847.377.4700. More info

 

October 25 from 9 til noon
Avon Foundation
Hainesville Public Works
100 Hainesville Road
Hainesville
847.223.2032


For spayed/neutered pets:
  • One-year rabies vaccination and Lake County tag: $20
  • One-year rabies vaccination, tag and distemper: $25
  • Distemper complex only: $10
  • Microchip, $15
For pets not spayed/neutered:
  • One-year rabies vaccination and Lake County tag: $60
  • One-year rabies vaccination, tag and distemper: $65
  • Distemper complex only: $10
  • Microchip: $15

Community Events

 

Lady Mustangs Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, Oct. 18th from 7 am to noon, donation $5

Mundelein High School cafeteria

Pancakes, Sausage, Milk, Orange Drink, coffee

 

MHS Show Choirs to host Mundelein Idol October 18

 

Mundelein High School's Show Choirs will host their annual Mundelein Idol competition Saturday, October 18, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the MHS Auditorium.  Sixteen contestants will vie for the title after three rounds of performances.  The members of the audience will vote after each round to eliminate contestants until only the champion is standing.

 

Entrants represent Mundelein, Island Lake, Wauconda, Lake Zurich and other Lake County locations.  At least two former Idol winters will return to try to reclaim the crown as well as the current Mundelein Idol, Graciella Garcia of Mundelein.

 

The box office will open at 6 p.m. Voting packets are $10 each. The packets contain three Round 1 votes, two Round 2 votes and one Finals Round vote. Extra votes may be purchased  for $1, $2 and $5, respectively.

"The winner will walk away $200 richer and the audience is sure to hear some great stuff," said John Neubauer, MHS vocal director and coordinator of the event.

 

Flu shots and more programs at the Regent Center in Mundelein on October 22.  More info

 

Lake County offers tire recycling event on October 31.  More info

 

Spotlight Concert and Dessert Extravaganza for the Mundelein Show Choirs is on November 1.  This is a great event that I will again be emceeing.  Come on out and see our talented show choirs.  I hope to see many other alumni parents there. More info

 

Saturday, November 1, 2014 
Doors open at 6:45 pm   
Concert at 7:00 pm
Desserts following in the Main Gym
 Event Ticket Prices: 
Pre-event: $15
At the Door: $20
Children 3 and under free
 

 

Libertyville Mundelein Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago

Monday, November 17, 2014.

Nature, Art and People, featuring Mariko Mor'is work

Reservation Period 847 367-4713

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
There are still a few spots open.
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
Want more information?
I try to keep you informed on the information I get, but if you would like to receive the

Village of Mundelein Newsletter, sign up here.
Village of Hawthorn Woods, sign up here.
Village of Wauconda, sign up here.

I would love for you to tell your friends and neighbors to sign up for my newsletter at fremonttownship.com.

Important Links

 

Was this email forwarded to you?

Join my mailing list!

 



Thank you for taking the time to read this newsletter.  I hope you find this information helpful.  Please continue to ask questions and suggest topics for my e-newsletter. I want to make sure I am providing information you want to hear about.

If you know others who would like the updates, please forward this on. Sometimes we need to be able to get in touch quickly on 

issues, and I have found this to be the most effective way to keep our township residents informed.


If you have been forwarded this, I would like to be able to automatically send these updates to you. Please click join my mailing list or email me to receive free updates.
If you have questions or concerns, please call me at 847.833.1019 or email me at dianao'kelly@fremonttownship.com.

  

In addition to email, I also use Facebook to communicate with my constituents. This is an easy way for you to contact me with issues. Please like our Fremont Township facebook page.

 

Diana O'Kelly

Fremont Township Supervisor