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Your input is needed for the new dog exercise area
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The Lake County Forest Preserves is seeking public input on development of a new 40-acre off-leash Dog Exercise Area in northeast Lake County at Waukegan Savanna Forest Preserve.
Forest Preserve planners are gathering ideas from the public on possible design features and amenities for the new dog park. To engage in the design process and to share your ideas, visit the Lake County Forest Preserve Idea Exchange website and complete a short survey by September 22, 2014. Suggestions will be considered for inclusion in the proposed dog park design.
Located within the larger Waukegan Savanna Forest Preserve, the entrance to the new dog park will be at the northeast corner of Delany and Yorkhouse Roads in Waukegan. Tentative plans for the new dog park include a gravel loop trail, mowed-grass trails, a separate enclosed area for smaller dogs to use, an 80-car parking lot, toilets and drinking water for dogs and people. Construction is anticipated to begin in summer 2015. Completion is expected in late fall 2016. The dog park is the first phase to be implemented in the Conceptual Master Plan for Waukegan Savanna.
Four uniquely different and highly popular off-leash dog parks are currently available in forest preserves in Wauconda, Lindenhurst, Lake Forest and Libertyville. An annual or daily permit and a dog are required for entry.
For questions regarding the survey, call or email Susan Hall at 847-968-3270, shall@LCFPD.org.
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Beach Park Fest
| Friday, August 15 - Sunday, August 17
Celebrate summer with friends, family and neighbors at the 25th Annual Beach Park Festival . Enjoy live music, delicious food from area vendors, a beer garden, a car show, an Elvis Impersonator, face painting a movie in the park and more. For information about vendors visit their website .
Founders Park, 10385 Beach Rd., Beach Park
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Tax Assessment Help Centers
| The Chief County Assessment Office (CCAO) will hold 16 TAX ASSESSMENT HELP CENTERS this fall to help residents understand their property assessment. Residents will work one on one with a member of the CCAO staff to evaluate their property tax assessment and learn how to use valuable web applications on the county website.
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Workforce Development Week and Upcoming Job Events
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Celebrate Workforce Development week, August 25 - 29, by following the Job Center of Lake County on Facebook and Twitter for exciting news & job search tips throughout the week!
Job Center Events in August
From workshops and networking events, to childcare options and career services for Veterans, mature workers and ex-offenders, the Job Center of Lake County has a full lineup of August events to help you find your next job.
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Mental Health Summit for Veterans
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Tuesday, August 19, 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Veterans, active duty, and their families/dependents can participate in an open dialogue to help enhance mental health care and well-being. If you are interested in attending the Mental Health Summit or for further information, contact: shirley.hoffman@va.gov or call 224.610.5839 and elizabeth.mason@va.gov or call 224.610.4684.
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, Building 4, Bourke Hall
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County-wide Collaborative Coalition Pursues Solutions to Opioid Problem
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 Public safety officials, first responders, the health department and hospitals across Lake County are working to address the rising problem of use and abuse of opioids, including heroin and prescription pain medications. Through the Lake County Opioid initiative, first responders recently completed training on the use of Naloxone - a drug that is used to reverse an opioid overdose and save lives. Learn more and watch this video from a public meeting about this issue held earlier this year.
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Healthy Lake County
|  Tobacco Free Lake County, New Animal Care and Control Facility & National Health Center Week
Are you trying to quit smoking? There are a lot of things you can do to increase your chances of success. Watch this video about the health department's free one-on-one counseling with a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist. Also see segments on the new Animal Care and Control facility in Libertyville, and National Health Center Week.
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Homeowner Deed Scam
| The Lake County Recorder of Deeds office has received calls from concerned residents reporting an ongoing scam involving fake companies soliciting homeowners to purchase a certified copy of the deed to their home for $90. For your protection, all requests for copies of deeds should be handled directly through the Lake County Recorder's office. For questions, or to report a scam, call the Lake County Recorder of Deeds office at 847.377.2575.
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Forest Preserve Events
| Family Fun Friday
Friday, August 15, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Enjoy a fun family Friday with an obstacle course theme at Independence Grove beach with games, contests and prizes. Everybody can participate in the fun. Prizes awarded in age categories for 15 and under. More
Independence Grove, 16400 Buckley Rd., Libertyville
 Fred Fest
Fred Fest is an all-day music festival featuring six Barrington-area bands, food and beverages for purchase, and fun for the whole family. Tickets are $20 in advance or at the gate. Lawn seating is available so bring a chair or blanket. More
Sunday, August 17, 11 a.m. - Dusk
Fox River Forest Preserve in Port Barrington
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 I consider it an honor to be able to serve the Waukegan, Gurnee, Beach Park and Zion communities as your District 2 Board Member. I hope this newsletter provides you with an insight to Lake County news, local topics and a way for you to connect with neighbors and fellow residents.
If you have any comments or concerns, please contact me at: dhewitt@lakecountyil.gov or 847.244.2742.
Thank you,
Diane Hewitt
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Quick Links
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Board Meeting Agendas, Job Center, Lake County Jobs , Forest Preserve Jobs, Workforce Development, Veterans Assistance, County Clerk, County Assessor, Village of Beach Park, City of Zion, Village of Gurnee, City of Waukegan
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