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I am proud to have sponsored this Resolution which unanimously passed our Health and Community Service Committee and was approved by the our Lake County Board. We now join the City of Chicago, Dupage & Cook County, Waukegan, and over 136 other resolutions throughout the United States and Canada opposing this proposed permanent Nuclear Storage Facility on the Great Lakes. It is incumbent on all of us stakeholders representing citizens in the United States, Canada, and the Tribal communities on the Great Lakes to stand up and speak together on preservation of our most valuable resource.
 The Lake County Board recently recognized four Deerfield
Police Officers who were among the very first responders to administer the
life-saving drug Naxolone in Lake County, saving the life of a resident who
overdosed on heroin. The Board Chairman presented the four officers with
proclamations for their outstanding public service, and “A Life Is Saved Award”
on behalf of the Executive Justice Council of Lake County. The
Health Department has trained 90 police officers to use Naloxone and is putting
the drug in the hands of officers (secured with a $1.4 million donation). To learn more, visit the Lake County Opioid Initiative website.
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 Apply For Summer Youth Employment Program Open – Feb.
28
The Lake County Board’s Summer Youth Employment Program
offers youth, age 14-18 (or 14-22 with an Individualized Education Plan) the
opportunity for a paid, part-time work experience over the summer. Find applications
at the Job Center website and watch this video to learn
more. Applications are due by Feb. 28.
Jobapalooza
Returns March 5
Get ready for Lake County’s largest job and resource fair for youth ages 16-21,
on March 5, 6 - 8 p.m. at the College of Lake County, Grayslake. Attend a
Resume
Guidelines workshop on March 3 to learn how to create a resume that sells
your best skills. Flyer
“5 Steps to Your
Next Job” Workshop Series
Learn how to find and get the right job for you! Pick one day or attend all 5 days of an
interactive workshop series. Learn useful information about how to research and
prepare, write documents, find the perfect job and then land it! More
Feb. 23 – 27, Job Center of Lake County, 1 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
March 16 – 20, Lake Villa Public Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa
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 Healthy Lake
County: Groundwater Awareness Week
Help keep your groundwater clean by reporting abandoned
wells to be safely sealed. Find out more
about the hazards of an unsealed well in this week’s episode of Healthy Lake County,
and attend an upcoming open
house for more information.
Wednesday, March 4, 4 – 7 p.m.
Lake County Central Permit Facility
2nd Floor
Conference Room
500 Winchester Rd., Libertyville
Measles Symptoms
and Prevention Information
Public health officials have been investigating a cluster of measles cases
associated with a day care center in suburban Cook County. While these measles
cases seem to be focused on the northwest suburban Cook County region, any Lake
County resident who is unvaccinated and experiences symptoms of a high fever,
cough, runny nose, red eyes or conjunctivitis, and a rash should call their
healthcare provider and the Lake County Health Department at 847.377.8000. More...
Enroll
Lake County! Marketplace Closes Feb. 15
Extended hours
are available up until the close of the Enroll Lake County! Marketplace at
midnight on Sunday, Feb.15. Meet with
navigators to help you through the enrollment process, free of charge. Call 847.377.4999 for an appointment and find a navigator near you.
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Middle
School Students to Name New Police Dog
Due
to the overwhelming enthusiasm expressed by schools outside of the Sheriff’s
jurisdiction, the Rookie K9 Naming Contest has been expanded to all Lake County
Middle School students – public, parochial and homeschooled! Please visit the Lake County Sheriff’s website for a
copy of the request form.
Citizen Police Academy Accepting Applications
Lake County Sheriff Mark C. Curran, Jr. is pleased to announce the next Citizen
Police Academy begins March 12. See first-hand how the Sheriff’s Office
maintains law and during this 10-week long program with classes scheduled for
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Lake County residents interested in applying
must be ages 21+, be of good moral character, and have no felony
convictions. Interested residents must have their application in by
Feb. 27. For further information contact Deputy Roman Buchberger at
847.377.4211.
Lake County
senior citizens may defer part or all of their property taxes on their personal
residence if they qualify for the Senior Citizens Tax Deferral program. Applications are
available at the Lake County Treasurer’s Office, 18 N. County Street, Waukegan,
and must be submitted to the Treasurer’s Office by Feb. 27. For more
information about the program please contact the Treasurer’s Office at
847.377.2323 or by visiting their website.
Ranger Cadets
The Lake County Forest Preserve
Ranger Cadet program is a great way for young adults ages 14 to 20, interested
in law enforcement and conservation, to work and train alongside Forest Preserve Ranger Police.
Call 847-968-3433 for details.
Volunteer Restoration
Our dedicated conservation volunteers work year-round to improve the preserves.
Winter restoration activities primarily consist of buckthorn control.
Restoration workdays happen every weekend at forest preserve locations
throughout the county. No prior experience is necessary; all ages are invited.
For details, dates and
locations, visit LCFPD.org.
 Favorite Forest Preserve Photos from 2014
To celebrate the biological diversity protected within
the Lake County Forest Preserves in northeastern Illinois, we’ve put together a
collection of some favorite
images from 2014 and shared them on our Lake
County Nature blog. We have such an amazing support system of photographers
who donate their time and images to communicate our cause. Their passion
for wildlife and the outdoor spaces our organization preserves is evident in
each image they share. Each photograph was taken right here in Lake County,
Illinois. To see more amazing images from the forest preserves, or to
share photos of your own adventures, join our group Flickr pool.
One Dime at a Time Program Benefits Preservation Foundation
Shopping Whole Foods Market in
Deerfield soon? The Whole Foods One Dime at a Time program
gives a 10 cent per bag refund to customers who bring in their
own shopping bags. Customers can receive cash back or can donate
their savings directly to a featured non-profit organization. The
Preservation Foundation is proud to have been chosen as the Whole
Foods Deerfield charity for January through mid-April. Don’t forget your
bags, and don’t forget to donate!
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 Summer Camps: Early Bird Discounts End Feb. 15
Sneak some learning into your child's summer
adventures at a Lake County Forest Preserve Summer Camp. Early bird discounts
available through Feb 15, 2015. Programs fill quickly. Register today.
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LCFPD Calendar of Programs and Events
Hike our LDFPD Trails
Feel free to contact me at 847.456.6933 orsmandel@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
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