Lake County News -- Linda Pedersen, District 1
Lake County News--Linda Pedersen
October 18, 2012

November 6 Election Update

 

vote video With the upcoming election drawing near, Lake County Clerk Willard Helander sits down with County Board Chairman David Stolman and Assistant County Administrator Ryan Waller and discusses convenient voting options for Lake County residents, including voting by mail, voting early, and on election day. Residents can also visit LakeVoterPower.info for more information including a list of candidates, preview of your election ballot, and voting location.

 

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Job Center of Lake County Holds Open House

 

job center open house video At the Job Center of Lake County, connecting job seekers with businesses that are hiring is an everyday occurrence. But the Job Center recently opened its doors to tell job seekers, businesses and policymakers about its wide variety of services that extend beyond the job search.

 

More than 100 people visited five different stations where they learned about how the Job Center also offers workshops to job seekers, as well as its service offerings to businesses and youth, and specialized training for high-demand occupations.

 

If you missed the Open House, you can learn more about the Job Center's services at information sessions held every Tuesday at 3 p.m. and Thursday at 11 a.m. at 1 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. You can also visit the Job Center's website for more information.

 

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Where Does it Go? Be Careful About What Goes Down the Drain

 

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Have you ever wondered where the water goes after you flush? Did you know that the same water ends up back in the environment? Treating wastewater is an extremely complex process, and several steps are taken before the water is considered clean and safe for the environment. In this video staff members from Lake County Public Works walk us through the process and show residents what can and cannot go down the drain.

 

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Find Help Lake County Connects People with Services

  

Find Help Lake County is a community resource that connects people to the services they need in the community. United Way of Lake County publishes the guide in partnership with Lake County, listing 1,400 health and human services in our area, as well as national resources. Online at FindHelpLakeCounty.org, the top five most sought-out services are housing, food, medical care, counseling and jobs.


October is a Time to Focus on Breast Cancer Prevention

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Breast cancer is the most common kind of cancer among women of all ethnicities. With National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center maintains that now is an opportune time for women to consider how their choices may be putting them more at risk of breast cancer. Nationally, the number of diagnoses each year exceeds 200,000, and in Lake County, on average, 596 women a year are diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, based on the most recent report from the Illinois Department of Public Health.

 

While family history has a role in a woman's susceptibility, there are also nutritional choices women can make to decrease the risk of breast cancer. Additionally, regular exercise will help manage body weight and elevated levels of estrogen, a hormone that may be involved in development of breast cancer. Read the full press release for tips on reducing your risk.

 

Watch Lake County's Focus on Fitness series for tips to increase your physical activity.

October 'Healthy Lake County'

  

Healthy Lake County In this month's Healthy Lake County, learn how Animal Care and Control can help with lost pets, everything you need to know about the flu and flu vaccines, and how you can mitigate the presence of radon gas in your home. 

 

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Avoid Job Scams

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The Federal Trade Commission warns that scammers are looking to cash in on the unemployed by offering guaranteed job search success at a high price. If anyone promises you a job in exchange for a fee, don't be fooled, says the FTC.

 

The Job Center of Lake County offers job search assistance, as well as training and workshops, at no cost to Lake County residents.

 

Read tips from the FTC about how to recognize a job scam, or visit the Job Center of Lake County website for more information about its services. 

 


Recycle that Aluminum Can

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Americans recycle only about half of our aluminum cans. Find out how much good you can do by tossing that soda can in the recycling bin instead of the garbage can.

 

To do even more to help the environment, learn about Solid Waste Agency of Lake County's new recycling initiative.

Upcoming Community Events

 

St. Ignatius Turkey Dinner

October 20, 4-7 p.m.

St. Peter's Catholic Church, 557 Lake St., Antioch

The mouth-watering turkey dinner, with all the trimmings, is available for take-out as well as dine-in. The evening also includes a bake sale and a raffle for cash prizes and more, including a homemade turducken dinner. Turducken consists of a de-boned chicken stuffed into a de-boned duck, all stuffed into a turkey. Ticket prices are $11 for adults and $5 for children 10 years of age and under. To order dinner tickets, call St. Ignatius Church at 847.395.0652, or purchase tickets at the door of Hanley Hall beginning at 4 p.m. October 20. The dinner is a fundraiser for St. Ignatius Church.

 

Trick or Treat of Downtown Attioch

October 27

The Village of Antioch, along with many businesses, will hold a Trick or Treat of Downtown Antioch from noon to 5 p.m.

 

Community trick or treating in Antioch will be 4 to 7 p.m. October 31.

 

Concert and Kids Costume Contest

October 29, 7 p.m.

Antioch High School Auditorium

Lakes Area Community Band's Annual Halloween Concert will include a costume parade for kids 12 and younger, with prizes awarded toward the end of the concert. The program features Halloween music for all tastes, including "Phantom of the Opera" for the grownups, and music from "Beetlejuice," "Spiderman" and "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" for the kids. The band will also be in costume, and the performance will include special effects. This free concert concludes with free refreshments.

 

Lake Villa Trick or Treating

October 31, 4:30 - 7 p.m.

 

The Hidden World of Wolves and Coyotes

November 8, 7-9 p.m.

Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Road., North Chicago

Did you know that coyotes live in almost every green space of any size in the Chicago metropolitan 

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area? Did you know that their cousins, the wolves, are also thriving across the state line in 

Wisconsin? Explore the hidden world of these fascinating predators and what their presence in our region means for people. Stan Gehrt and Adrian Wydeven, two of the foremost experts in the Midwest on coyotes and wolves,w ills hare an intimate look at these predators. Cost is $15 ($10 for members of Conserve Lake County, Friends of Ryerson Woods and Lake Forest Open Lands). Program partners are Conserve Lake County, Friends of Ryerson Woods, Lake Forest Open Lands, Wildlife Discovery Center and Lake County Forest Preserve District. Register online.

 

Wine, Dine and Show Time II

November 10, 5:30 p.m.

This fund-raising event is an exclusive adult evening out to enjoy some of Antioch's finest food and drink, followed by a special performance of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at P.M.&L. This fund-raising event supports the work of the District 34 Educational Foundation, which awards teacher mini-grants and summer school scholarships in District 34. More info. 

 

Holiday Meal Box Donations

Open Arms Mission Food Pantry is seeking donations to provide 800 holiday food boxes to needy families for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The pantry, 1548 S. Main St., distributes food from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays to Antioch and Lake Villa area residents.

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Forest Preserves News

 

2013 Picnic Shelter Reservations Now Open

Reservations are now open for 2013 picnic permits for any of the 31 Lake County Forest Preserve picnic shelters. Apply for picnic shelter permits in person from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at our General Offices at 1899 West Winchester Road in Libertyville (map), purchase online or by phone at 847.367.6640.

picnic shelterLake County Forest Preserve picnic shelters and open areas are popular locations for baptisms, family reunions, wedding receptions, company picnics and other special events. Most picnic shelters offer electricity, water, toilets and at least one permanent grill. Many have playgrounds, sports fields and trails nearby. For exclusive use of a picnic shelter, regardless of group size, a permit is required. For additional information about using an open area at a preserve or reserving a picnic shelter, call 847.367.6640 or visit LCFPD.org/picnic.

 

Help Families in Need Receive Clothing and Books

Great Lakes Credit Union (GLCU) is once again partnering with the Greenbelt Cultural Center in North Chicago to provide those residing in homeless shelters with a Thanksgiving meal and warm outerwear for the coming winter.

 

Ywarmth driveou are invited to help in this effort by donating children's books and coats, socks, hats and gloves for adults and children. Clothing should be new or gently used with working zippers and no rips or stains. Donated items will be distributed at the Lake County Forest Preserves annual Giving Dinner held at the Greenbelt Cultural Center. GLCU employee volunteers help serve the meal and distribute the donations at the event, which typically serves more than 300 people in need.

 

Donations can be dropped through November 9 at the Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 N. Green Bay Rd., in North Chicago, or at any of the GLCU branches. View GLCU branches, hours and directions.

Linda Pedersen, District 1 Representative

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at  (847) 445-5504 (cell) or email me at [email protected].
 
Sincerely, 
Linda Pedersen
Lake County Board
District 1 Representative