October 2, 2013
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Get to know your Lake County Representative
Meet Lake County (IL) Board Member Steven W. Mandel
Lake County Board Member & Forest Preserve Commissioner Steven W. Mandel

It is my honor and privilege to be able to serve the needs of the Highland Park, Highwood, and Deerfield communities as the District 11 Lake County Representative.  Please watch this video to learn more about my priorities including the importance of the communications between us. Please email or call me with your thoughts on matters we govern in Lake County. Email me at smandel@lakecountyil.gov or call me on my cell at 847.456.6933

Affordable Care Act (Obama Care) has arrived
Enrollment help is available at Moraine Township, Community Health Center, Nicasa, and Family Service.
  
Certified volunteer counselors will be on hand to assist with the enrollment process. Appointment daily from 8:30am to 4:30pm at the Moraine Township office at 777 Central Avenue HP. Call (847) 432-3240 to schedule an appointment.
  
Other Enrollment Counselors will be at Community Health Center at 1840 Green Bay HP- 847.377.8000, NiCasa at 1741 First St. HP- 847.433.1303, and Family Service at 742 Sheridan Rd Unit 1 HWD - 847.432.4981. For More info check out Enroll Lake County

Health Department Offers Flu Vaccine Starting Oct. 1
Health Department Immunization Annex
2303 Dodge Ave., Waukegan

The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center will
begin offering flu and pneumonia vaccinations to the general public on October 1. The Health Department is offering two types of flu vaccine: the flu shot and the nasal spray. While anyone six months of age or older can receive the shot, the nasal spray vaccine is for healthy persons 2-49 years of age who are not pregnant. The vaccine is available by appointment only. To make an appointment or to learn more call (847) 377-8470. More

How do you go green Lake County? Village Homesteading Mundelein
                                           

Watch this video to learn about a group of Mundelein residents who want to get back to the land and family-based values. Along with new greener technologies, they embrace conservation, self-sufficiency, and environmental responsibility.  Watch now 

 
Reminder: Recycle O Rama
Saturday, Oct.5, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lake County Division of Transportation
600 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville

* Keep items out of our Landfills
* Find homes for those hard-to-recycle items laying around the house
* Make a difference in your community and world!
See Flyer
Juror Appreciation Week
Have you ever served on jury duty? If so, we appreciate you! Every year, approximately 8,500 Lake County residents report for jury duty in Lake County. In order to show our appreciation to the many individuals who have served on jury duty, the Lake County Board and the 19th Judicial Circuit Judges will celebrate Juror Appreciation Week from Oct. 15-18. We understand that jurors sacrifice personal, family and professional time when serving and we thank you for this important service you provide to the criminal justice system.
Lake County Partners Annual Meeting for the Future of Lake County Businesses
Lake County Partners is the "go-to" organization for economic development in Lake County. Sign up now for their annual meeting.
Keynote Speaker Rebecca Ryan, a futurist and economist, will present her ideas on shaping Lake County for the next generation.

Thursday, Oct.17, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lincolnshire Marriott Resort
10 Marriott Dr., Lincolnshire

Register here
Watch video about Lake County Partners  
Grant Helps Build Skilled Workforce for Manufacturing Jobs

Lake County and surrounding metro counties received a $2 million grant to work with employers in developing workers for high demand manufacturing jobs. The Metro Suburban Accelerated Training for Illinois Manufacturing Program (ATIM) provides manufacturers with access to qualified job candidates for high demand jobs and job seekers access to good paying jobs. Lake County is looking for organizations to participate in this training program. More Information 
The Lake County Sheriff's Office Reserve Deputy Unit is currently accepting applications
Interested in becoming a Lake County Sheriff's Office Reserve Deputy? The Reserve Deputy Unit is a volunteer unit which augments the Sheriff's Office in times of natural and man-made emergencies. Requirements and more information here

The application deadline is October 31, 2013. 
Applications can be printed from www.reservedeputy.com or picked up at 1301 N. Milwaukee Ave. Libertyville, IL 60048.

For more information contact Lt. Ryan McCormack at RMcCormack@lakecountyil.gov or 847-377-7020.
Best Fall Bike Trails
Wonder what bike trails to explore this fall season? Looking for a paved path or a more off road experience? Lake County has bike trails for everyone. Whether it's the Des Plaines River trail, the Robert McClory bike Trail or the Skokie Valley Trail, now is the time to enjoy the fall weather, stay active, and surround yourself with the natural beauty of Lake County's Bike Trails.

Share your photos at bike@lakecountyil.gov
See "Best Fall Bike Trails" Blog from Visit Lake County 
Forest Preserves News  

October Events 
Fall is the perfect time to explore the Lake County Forest Preserve events. From art to county fairs, and Halloween Hikes, there's always something fun to do for kids and adults!  

Boat and Bike Rentals Close Oct. 14 at Independence Grove
Rent a canoe, kayak, or bicycle and enjoy the beautiful fall colors of surrounding trees before Independence Grove closes for the season on Oct. 14.  More

Feel free to contact me at 847.456.6933 or smandel@lakecountyil.gov.

It's an honor to serve you. 

Sincerely,


Steven W. Mandel

Lake County Board Member

Lake County Forest Preserve Commissioner

District 11,  Highland Park - Highwood - Deerfield 

 

2157 Saint Johns Avenue

Highland Park, IL 60035

847.456.6933 cell

847.831.0373 home

847.831.0374 fax

smandel@lakecountyil.gov 

stevemandel@comcast.net