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News You Can Use
Diana O'Kelly, Township Supervisor
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Cruisin with the Classics Car Show August 19
Mark Your Calendars
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The largest annual fundraiser that supports our Fremont Township Food Pantry is the car show at Grand Dominion. Over 90 volunteers work each year on this event and the proceeds go to our food pantry and local neighbors in need. Don't miss this event-it is terrific.
For each non-perishable food item, school supply, or dollar (check or cash) you donate you will receive one ticket for a chance to win the GRAND PRIZE...A $300 Visa Gift Card! The more you donate - the more chances you have to WIN!
This event is FREE of charge and fun for the whole family including: Contests, Raffle Prizes, children's activities and food and drink from local restaurants and more.
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55 or Older? Visit Mississippi and Tennessee
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Calling all residents 55 years and older! Our neighbors at Grand Dominion by Del Webb have planned a trip to Tunica, MS & Memphis, TN on Sunday, October 7 through Saturday, October 13. They have room for a few more on the bus and are inviting any interested adults who are 55 years and older to register! Enjoy group discount rates of $575/double occupancy; $800/single occupancy. Full payment is due at the time of registration and travel insurance is available. See the
attached flyer
for more details and for additional information, contact Julie McFarlin, Lifestyle Director at 847-566-2403.
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50 and Older Looking For Something To Do?
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Did you know you don't have to live in the Mundelein Park District to enjoy their senior programs?
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Polar Express Sign Up August 2
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All Aboard! In case you missed it, 2018 tickets go on sale at 9:00am on Thu, Aug 2. Popular departures will fill up quickly, so don't wait! Groups of 20+ and Wheelchair/Companion seats are available now at 312-471-2501. Full schedule and FAQs available at
www.chicagothepolarexpressride.com
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The Mundelein Police Department is proud to celebrate the 35
th
annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 from 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM in the Santa Maria Del Popolo parking lot (corner of Seymour and Courtland). All Mundelein residents are cordially invited to participate. This remarkable community program is designed to bring neighbors together, strengthen neighborhood spirit, and generate participation in anti-crime and drug programs.
Click here
for the information on The Round Lake National Night Out and Car Show. This year's National Night Out event is scheduled for Tuesday, August 7, 2018, 5:00 pm at the Round Lake Police Department located at 741 West Town Line Road.
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Metra will be closing St. Mary’s Road to through traffic from IL 137 to IL 176. The closure will begin at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 8 and is scheduled to reopen the afternoon of Monday, Aug. 20. The closure is necessary to improve ride quality at the existing railroad crossing. This project will include replacing the crossing surface, asphalt and concrete milling, repaving and striping.
Local traffic will be allowed from IL 137 south to Thornbury Lane/Greenbriar Drive and from IL 176 north to Minard Lane. The railroad crossing will be closed to all traffic.
Detour Route:
IL 137 to IL 21 to IL 176.
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Friends of Fremont Library Used Book Sale
1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, Il.
USED BOOK SALE
Saturday August 11, 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday August 12, 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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Affordable Pet Vaccination Clinic
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Saturday, August 11, 9:00 a.m.-noon
1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa
A convenient and affordable way to keep your pets up to date with their shots and rabies tags. Pets are taken on a first come first served basis. All animals brought to a clinic must be at least four months old. Dogs must be leashed and cats placed in carriers. Cash only. For more information,
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Please join Seeds of Love and Fremont Community Garden on
August 12th
at
9AM
for Garden Action Days! They will be doing
yoga from 9-10 and then working in the garden from 10-12.
Come enjoy the garden and some free yoga!
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The Mundelein Arts Commission (MAC) is holding two writing contests: one for short stories and one for ten-minute playwriting. Anyone who lives or works in Lake County is eligible to enter. The deadline for both contests has been extended to Friday, August 17th! Please visit the Mundelein Arts Commission page at
http://www.mundelein.org/MAC
for
rules and submission instructions.
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National Check the Chip Day - Wednesday, August 15
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Microchips are a permanent form of ID that stays with your pet. If your pet is already microchipped, have your pet scanned to confirm the information attached to the microchip is accurate and up to date. If your cat or dog needs a microchip, go to Animal Care and Control,
18736 Peterson Rd, Libertyville
9 a.m.-4 p.m. to have a microchip implanted for $15. (847) 377-4700
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Listen To The Radio For Traffic Updates
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Are you aware of the county radio station?Highway Advisory Radio
1620 AM
communicates real time traffic information directly to Lake County motorists. Broadcast information includes location of delays due to crashes, construction and extreme traffic congestion to help motorists in planning their commute.
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Driver's License Emergency Contact Data Base
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If you are an Illinois resident and have an Illinois driver's license, instruction permit and/or identification card, you are eligible to register your emergency contact information.
The Emergency Contact Database also allows you to enter basic medical information such as disabilities, medical conditions or special needs (i.e., drug allergies or taking certain prescription medication).
You may voluntarily enter one or two individuals to serve as your emergency contacts in the event you are involved in a traffic crash or have a medical emergency where you cannot communicate directly with law enforcement or emergency responders.
The Emergency Contact Database also allows you to enter basic medical information such as disabilities, medical conditions or special needs (i.e., drug allergies or taking certain prescription medication).
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Referendum for Single Waste Hauler For Unincorporated Fremont Township Residents
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At our July board meeting, the Fremont Board of Trustees voted to place a question on the November Ballot to allow the board to contract with a single waste hauler in unincorporated Fremont Township. If passed, this would apply only to residential areas.
The ballot question presented to voters would read as follows:
Shall the Township Board of Fremont Township, Lake County Illinois,
be authorized to exercise the powers of the “Township Refuse Collection
and Disposal Act” as provided in Article 210 of the Township Code, 60
ILCS 1/210-5,
et. seq
., to enter into a contract for the collection, disposal,
composting or recycling of garbage, refuse and ashes within the
unincorporated area of the Township?
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The Mundelein Farmers Market will be held on Tuesdays, June 12 through October 16, in the Santa Maria del Popolo Church parking lot on Highway Route 45. From June 12th - September 18th the market will be open from 3:00PM - 7:00PM and from September 25th - October 16th it will be open from 3:00PM - 6:00PM.
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Upcoming Events at Fremont Township
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Electronic Recycling and Shredding
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September 22 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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If you know of residents or neighbors who may not receive our e-newsletter, please forward this to them and invite them to sign up.
If you need to contact me, please call the office at 847 223-2847 or my cell at 847 833-1019.
Diana O'Kelly
Fremont Township Supervisor
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Transportation Options in Fremont Township
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Eligible residents of Fremont Township have access to two Pace Dial a Ride services.
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Donate Diapers to Fremont Township
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We accept diaper donations for children and adults. If you have diapers you are no longer in need of, please consider donating them to Fremont Township.
We do accept open bags.
If you are aware of Fremont Township residents in need of diapers,( children or adult) please have them contact our office at 847 223-2847.
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Electronic Recycling Opportunities
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Prairieland Disposal and Recycling
21N988 Pepper Road, Lake Barrington, IL
Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Saturday 8:00 am to NOON
Closed on Legal Holidays
No cost for Lake County residents
Businesses are prohibited
LIMIT OF TEN ITEMS PER VISIT INCLUDING ONE TV
(excluding misc. cords and cables)
Grayslake: Public Works Facility
585 Berry Avenue, Grayslake, IL
Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Saturday 8:00 am to NOON
Excluding Holidays
Also Accepting:
Clothing & Textiles, Shoes,
Mixed Paper, Cardboard,
Plastic Containers, Glass Bottles & Jars,
Steel Cans,
Food Scraps
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Grant Township: Road District Facility
26535 Molidor Road, Ingleside, IL
Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
Excluding Holidays
No cost to Lake County residents
Business are prohibited
LIMIT OF TEN ITEMS PER VISIT
(excluding misc. cords and cables)
Highland Park: Recycling Center
1180 Half Day Road, Highland Park, IL
Every Tuesday 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
1st Saturday of the month 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Excluding Holidays
Also Accepting:
Clothing and Textiles, Shoes,
Polystyrene Foam: Cup, Containers &
Packaging, Fluorescent Light Bulbs
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Click here
for directions to any of these locations.
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Recycle Bedding, Shoes, Eye Glasses, Hearing Aids, Flags Textiles and Yarn at Fremont Township
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We accept eyeglasses, hearing aids and yarn
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No Pillows!!!!!!
If you have used towels, sheets or blankets that need to be recycled, bring them to Fremont Township to be donated to local Animal Shelters and Rescues.
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Bring your American Flag to Fremont Township to ensure it is disposed of properly.
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Did you know 85 percent of clothing ends up in the landfill? Bring your new, gently used, and used clothing to be reused or recycled.
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Fremont Township Representatives
Supervisor
Highway Commissioner
Assessor
Clerk
Trustees
Next Board Meeting-
Monday, August 13 at 7:00 pm
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