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News You Can Use
Diana O'Kelly, Township Supervisor
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Mundelein Farmers Market to Begin June 19
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The Mundelein Farmers Market, organized and hosted by Mundelein Community Connection, takes place weekly throughout the summer months at its downtown location on Park Street and Seymour Avenue. The market is open on Fridays from 3-7 p.m. and features a wide range of local vendor products including: fresh fruits and vegetables, cheeses, meats, desserts, and craft items.
This year's Market will begin June 19 and run through September 25, 3-7 PM.
Contact: Mundelein Community Connection at 847-970-9235.
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Recycling at Fremont Township
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Our textile recycling bin is open to the public again. We are also accepting shoes and bedding and towels for the dogs on our front porch.
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Warning From the Lake County Sheriff
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The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has become aware someone is calling Lake County residents and ‘spoofing’ the telephone number to make it appear as if the call is coming from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office (847-377-4000). The caller claims to be an employee with the sheriff’s office and tells the recipient that they have an active arrest warrant. The caller then demands the recipient obtain gift cards to avoid being arrested on the warrant. Remember, if someone you don’t know is demanding payment in the form of gift cards it’s a scam! Please share this information with family and friends.
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There has been a rash of stolen vehicles in the Round Lake area. The common element has been an unlocked car with keys left inside. Please be extra cautious and leave your doors locked and keys inside the house. Don't leave anything valuable inside the vehicle as well.
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Mosquitos Test Positive for West Nile Virus
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A mosquito “pool” (batch of mosquitoes) sampled on June 4, 2020 in Hawthorn Woods, Illinois has tested positive for West Nile virus. This mosquito pool is the first confirmed indicator of West Nile virus presence in Lake County in 2020.
Practice the “4 Ds of Defense” to protect yourself and your family from mosquitoes:
- Drain: Drain standing water from items around your home, yard, and business.
- Defend: When outdoors, use an insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, 2-undecanone, or IR3535 and reapply according to label directions.
- Dawn and Dusk: Protect yourself all day and night, and wear repellent outdoors during these prime times for mosquito activity.
- Dress: Wear long sleeves, pants, and closed toe shoes when outdoors to cover your skin.
The Lake County Health Department’s Mosquito Surveillance Program coordinates mosquito trapping results throughout Lake County. Mosquitoes are tested weekly for West Nile virus. The program also monitors reports of dead birds (an early sign of the presence of the virus) and investigates areas of stagnant water for the presence of mosquito larvae, specifically from the Culex mosquito, which is the primary carrier of West Nile in Illinois.
In 2019, 61 pools or batches of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus. Since 2002, there have been 73 confirmed human cases of West Nile virus in Lake County, as well as four confirmed deaths.
Most people infected with West Nile virus have no symptoms of illness. However, some may become ill usually 3 to 15 days after the bite of an infected mosquito. Common symptoms include fever, nausea, headache and muscle ache. In some individuals, severe illness including meningitis or encephalitis, or even death, can occur. People older than 50 and individuals with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe illness from West Nile virus.
Find more prevention tips and information on West Nile virus at
www.FightTheBiteNow.com
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Residents can also call the Health Department’s West Nile hotline to report areas of stagnant water, report locations of dead birds, and obtain more information on the signs and symptoms of West Nile virus. The West Nile hotline number is (847) 377-8300.
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Have You Ordered Your Mundelein Strong T-Shirt?
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Mundelein family Martijn and Emily Loerakker and Ultimate Screen-Printing are still getting requests for the “MUNDELEIN STRONG” t-shirts. This community fundraiser has raised over $3,500 for local food pantries.
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Message From Assessor Joe Herchenbach
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Automatic Renewal of Exemptions
In response to the Covid-19 crisis, the State has enacted legislation to automatically renew exemptions for tax year 2020. The automatic renewals will be granted for the Senior Assessment Freeze, Disabled Persons, Disabled Veterans exemptions.
If a taxpayer had any of the exemptions in place for tax year 2019, then the exemption will automatically be granted for tax year 2020. Taxpayers do not need to renew or file for this year. If a taxpayer has already submitted an application or renewal for 2020, no further action is required.
The only instance where an application must be made is for first time applicants or if there has been a change to or in the Disabled Veterans disability rating.
Lake County will be mailing notices to those taxpayers who are impacted.
Fremont Township residents with questions should call my office at 847 223-2846.
Joe Herchenbach
Fremont Township Assessor
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Fremont Library Curbside Pick Up
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To be able to pick up materials from the library, you must place the hold
through the online catalog, chat with them, or call them at 847-566-8702.
Pickup will be limited to Fremont cardholders only
They will only have access to Fremont-owned materials at this time.
You may only pick up materials if you have received an official email, text or phone call from the library.
If you have holds you no longer need or you cannot leave your home, please cancel or pause your holds.
To be added to their Homebound Delivery program, please call 847-566-8702.
More Information
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Shredding Event Rescheduled
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Unfortunately our May shredding event was canceled.
It has been reschedule for August 15, from 9 am til noon
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The COVID-19 drive-thru testing site in Waukegan is moved to 102 W. Water Street in Waukegan. The site will be open 7 days a week from 8 am - 4 pm. The site at Northwestern Ave is now closed and the State will be resuming emissions testing at that location.
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Energy Assistance Help if You Meet the Income Requirements
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The last day to apply for LIHEAP is June 30, 2020. LIHEAP is an assistance program that helps with your gas & electric bills. You must be in the income (Gross- before taxes) guidelines for the past 30 days:
1 person $1561
2 people $2114
3 people $2666
4 people $3219
5 people $3771
6 people $4324
7 people $4876
Please call Nancy at 847.223.2847 for additional information and to schedule an appointment.
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Thank You to Everyone Donating and to Jewel!
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I picked up another carload of donations made at the front of the store at the Midlothian and 176 Jewel. Thank you all for donating to the Fremont Township Food pantry. Thank you to Bill Reckert for making donating so easy!
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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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Fremont Township Representatives
Supervisor
Highway Commissioner
Assessor
Clerk
Trustees
Next Meeting, July 13 at 6:30 pm
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