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Happy New Year! I hope your 2017 is filled
with good health, happiness and wonderful memories shared with family and
friends. There is so much happening already in Lake County, and I'm happy to
share this news with you.
Lake County will soon be conducting a paratransit market study to
evaluate transportation options for seniors and those with disabilities. The
public is invited to attend one of four meetings where you can share your
feedback and ask questions. Read below to learn more about the study.
If you have unwanted electronics such as televisions, monitors and
computers, bring them to one of four residential electronics recycling sites
operated by the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County. The Agency is continuing its
program through 2017 for all Lake County residents. Check the story below to
learn more about the locations and their hours.
A
Paratransit Market Study will soon be underway in Lake County to evaluate transportation
options for seniors and those with disabilities. There are a variety of
services currently available, such as Pace Dial-a-Ride or township programs, to
assist this population in their travels to and from medical appointments,
places of employment and other daily activities. This study will evaluate the
range of available paratransit services, identify gaps in service relative to
community needs, and recommend improvements.
Please join us at an
upcoming community meeting to learn more. You will have the opportunity to ask
questions and provide feedback. The meetings will be conducted in an informal,
open house format so attend any time during a session. The same information
will be provided at all four meetings.
- 11 a.m. to 1
p.m. Jan. 17 at the Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center, 2006 N.
Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach
- 3 to 5 p.m.
Jan. 17 at Waukegan Township Park Place Senior Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave.,
Waukegan
- 2 to 4 p.m.
Jan. 18 at Libertyville Township Office, 359 Merrill Court, Libertyville
- 9 to 11 a.m.
Jan. 19 at Wauconda Township Office, 505 W. Bonner Road, Wauconda
Road projects,
mental health services, government consolidation, and shared services with
municipalities are just a few of the key priorities Lake County will focus on
this year. Watch
this video as Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor outlines Lake County’s top
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 The Solid Waste Agency
of Lake County will continue its residential electronics recycling program
through 2017. After voting at an emergency
meeting in March 2016 to close its remaining electronics collection sites, the agency was later able to successfully secure contracts with
qualified recyclers and will continue to operate the program with no direct
cost to Lake County residents. See
what electronics items you can bring to the collection sites.
Lake County residents should continue to use the four collection sites
in Highland Park, Grayslake, Grant Township and Cuba Township. Learn more
about the collection site hours and locations.
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Volunteers are needed for the 2017 Point-In-Time
Count! We conduct a Point-In-Time count of both sheltered and unsheltered
homeless persons to capture a picture of what homelessness looks like on any
given day. Join us at 10 p.m. Jan. 25 to interview and count unsheltered
homeless persons living within Lake County. Visit the Lake County Coalition for the Homeless site to register as a volunteer,
and watch this video to hear from some of last year’s
volunteers. |
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 As the mercury
drops, the Lake County Health Department’s Animal Care and Control Program
reminds you to take precautions for your pets. Here are some tips to remember.
Limit the amount of time pets are outside when
temperatures are below freezing.
- Frostbite happens quickly. Watch for signs of
hypothermia or distress, such as redness of the skin particularly around
the ears, nose, and paw pads.
- Keep pets away from harmful chemicals such as antifreeze
or deicers that can easily become stuck between the paw pads.
- Use caution with candles and space heaters as pets can
brush up against them or knock them over, potentially starting a fire or
causing injury to the pet.
Check
this to learn more tips to keep your pets safe this winter.
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Residents can share information about lost cats,
dogs or other pets on the Lake
County Health Department's Animal Care and Control webpages. Every year, more than 1,000 dogs and cats get lost in Lake County. The
pages are regularly updated.
 Forest Preserves News
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Hoot
and Howl Hike
Winter
is a great time to listen for coyotes and owls, which are active year-round. Bundle up and learn
about these amazing animals on Jan. 29 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Lyons
Woods. The
program is open to adults and children ages 8 and older. Dress for the weather and wear warm, sturdy
boots. Registration is required. Learn more |
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Holiday Tree Recycling
Don’t send your Christmas tree to the landfill. Drop it off with the Lake
County Forest Preserves for recycling. Donated trees are chipped and used
for trails and landscaping at forest preserves. Bring your tree to a drop-off
site by Feb. 1. Learn more |
 Learn
steps to earn a Commercial Driver’s License
Do you want to become a truck driver? Attend an information
session at noon Jan. 13 or 20 to learn about training to obtain your commercial
driver’s license. The information sessions will take place at the Job Center of Lake County in Waukegan.
Find inspiration for your own success in latest
newsletter
Looking
for inspiration? Read the latest
Success newsletter from Lake County Workforce Development.
It's packed with stories of job seekers and businesses who made the career
connection during 2016.
See Lake
County’s current job opportunities
We work to improve the quality of life in Lake County and provide
services that benefit more than 700,000 Lake County
residents. From law enforcement and health care, to engineering and
information technology,
we offer a wide spectrum of careers. Learn more about current Lake County government job
opportunities.
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 As always, I welcome your feedback. If this newsletter was forwarded to you, please sign up to continue to receive news about Lake County and District 20.
Thank you,
Sidney Mathias
Mr. Mathias, County Board member and Forest Preserve Commissioner, serves on:
Lake County Board, 20th District:
Ethics and Oversight Committee, Vice Chair
Law and Judicial Committee
Public Works and Transportation Committee
Lake County Forest Preserves, 20th District:
Planning Committee, Vice Chair
Rules Committee
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