Lakemoor Village Officials
President
Virginia L. Povidas
Trustees
Colin McIntyre
Ralph Brindise
Kimberly Beach
Kathy Lennon
Nick Weber
Robert Koehl
Clerk
Phyllis Odarczenko
Village of Lakemoor Offices
234 W. Rand Rd. (Rte. 120)
Office Hours
7:00 am ~ 5:00 pm
815-385-1117
Public Works Hours
7:00 am ~ 3:30 pm
Water Emergency: 815-482-1423
Non Emergency: 815-385-2936
Police Department
231 W. Rand Rd (Rte. 120)
Emergency: 911
Non Emergency: 815-385-4111
http://www.lakemoor.net
Email: villagehall@lakemoor.net
NOMO—sewer—847-526-3300
NOTES!!!
1. Garage Sales—$5.00 for 3 days
2. Block parties—3 weeks notice in advance-fill out application
3. Pavilion Rentals—Residents $25.00—$100.00 Deposit-fill out application
4. Vehicle stickers have triple for the month of Sept. & Oct. Does not apply to new residents.
Our senior discount is 62 years and over. (Proof of ID)
A Letter from the Village President
Dear Residents,
It’s hard to believe that 2007 is winding down already. The beautiful weather we had for all our events was great.
Our fireworks artist, Larry Brodin, gave us an outstanding performance. We know he spends the whole year planning Lakemoor’s spectacular display. This year was the best !!
Lakemoorfest was a huge success !! Trustee Colin McIntyre and our billing clerk, Terry Gaylord, coordinate all the many efforts of our Public Works employees, our Police Force, and all our volunteers making it very special for you, our residents.
Trustee Ralph Brindise, family and volunteers had a terrific Lakemoor Dollars for Scholars Car Show September 9th. Graduating seniors, be sure to contact Ralph for an application if you will be attending college or a trade school. The scholarships are for Lakemoor residents. Ralph works all year to make it special for you. I think he passes our flyers at all the car shows held in Illinois. We had 121 cars this year plus 17 more that came after registration.
Our Halloween Party and Visit with Santa are coming up. Details are inside the newsletter.
THE LIGHT OF FREEDOM BURNS BRIGHTLY IN OUR WORLD TODAY BECAUSE OF THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF AMERICA’S MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE SENT TO OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN DEPLOYED IN IRAQ AND ALL OVER THE WORLD. THANK YOU FOR YOUR BRAVERY AND COMMITMENT.
FROM ALL OF US, TO ALL OF YOU, BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON.
WE HAVE A FANTASTIC 2008 TO LOOK FORWARD TO !
Virginia
PS: As always,” Great Things are Happening ”.
GIVE A GIFT OF FOOD
TO: FISH PANTRY
FOR: THANKSGIVING
The Village Hall will have containers on the first floor for food donations.
Public Works Director, Charles Schmidt—815-385-2936
ROAD IMPROVEMENTS will begin September 17, 2007 on Willow, Riverside, Venice and Sunset. Please be patient during construction and we apologize for the inconvenience.
MAILBOX INSTALLATION: Please make sure that your mailbox is securely fastened and is not protruding over the street. If the mailbox hangs over the curb and into the street, it is in danger of being damaged or knocked over by heavy snow coming off the snowplow. Regulations concerning the proper height and distance from the street are set by the United States Postal Service.
If mailboxes are improperly placed, the Village will not be responsible for any damage to the mailbox which occurs during snowplowing.
In addition, customers must keep the approach to their mailboxes clear of obstructions to allow safe access for delivery. If USPS employees are impeded in reaching a mail receptacle, the postmaster may withdraw delivery service.
REMEMBER TO CALL J.U.L.I.E. BEFORE YOU DIG 1-800-892-0123
REMINDERS
Please report streetlight outages and location to the Public Works Department so the appropriate ComEd facility can be contacted.
Building or Remodeling? Remember to apply for a building permit before starting on projects including roofs, sheds, decks and fences at least 10 to 14 days prior to work. Failure to obtain a permit could result in a fine.
It is the season for burning leaves and small branches. Please remember fires must be regulated and monitored. Fires must be 20 feet from any building, and it is unlawful to burn trash or waste matter. Do not burn on the roadways, it will destroy the pavement. Please be considerate of your neighbors. Don’t forget it is unlawful to burn on December 25th or January 1st.
Chief of Police, Wallace Frasier-815-385-4111
With schools back in session please remember to drive with caution as there will be a lot of young children going to busses in the mornings and coming home after getting off the bus in the afternoon. Remember to stop for extended school bus stop arms.
Here’s a little tip for everyone. Put your keys beside your bed at night. If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off and the horn will continue to sound until either your turn it off or the car battery dies. Next time you come home for the night and you start to put your keys away, think of this: It’s a security alarm system that you probably already have and requires no installation. Test it. It will go off from most everywhere inside your house and will keep; honking until your battery runs down or until you reset it with the button on the key bob chair. It works if you park in your driveway or garage. If your car alarm goes off when someone is trying to break in your house odds are they won’t stick around. After a few seconds all the neighbors will be looking out their windows to see who is out there and the criminal won’t want that. Also remember to carry your keys while walking to your car in a parking lot. The alarm can work the same way there.
Identity Theft
Identity theft happens when someone pretends to be you by using your personal information when applying for loans, credit cards or leases. The thief takes advantage of your good credit record, leaving behind bad credit in your name. The loss to consumers and institutions due to identity theft totals millions of dollars each year. To report ID theft, immediately call the Police Department at 815 385 4111.
Here are some ways a thief gets your personal information – Stealing your purse or wallet; pilfering information such as a bank statements from your mail box; poising as your employer, loan officer or landlord to get your credit reports; going through your trash for credit card or loan applications; watching transactions at ATM machines to capture your PIN.
An easy way to limit your chances of getting your identity stolen is to safe guard your personal information. It’s a good idea to buy a shredder to shred personal documents. Review your financial statements regularly and carefully. The quicker you catch identity theft, the less likely you’ll incur a major hassle or expense.
The Police Department encourages residents to be our “extra eyes and ears” and report suspicious activity or thefts immediately. To continue the quality of life in our community, by working together we can make a difference.
As a reminder vehicle tags should be displayed on all vehicles registered to Lakemoor or permanently housed or stored in Lakemoor. They were due on May 1. New residents have 30 days to purchase a vehicle tag from the time they move to town. All residents have 30 days to display a vehicle tag on a new vehicle. There is now a late fee that is being assessed. The fine if you are ticketed is $25.00 and you will still be assessed a late fee when you purchase the vehicle tag.
Don’t forget to notify the Police Department if you find it necessary to occasionally park a vehicle on the street over night for whatever reason. Local Ordinances prohibit vehicles from being parked on the street between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.
Overnight Parking ABC
The Police Department has responded to a series of vehicle break-ins occurring between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. All of the break-ins involved vehicles that were parked in driveways of single family residences and all of the vehicles were left unlocked. Personal items and loose change left in the vehicles were taken.
The Police request that all residents in an effort to reduce and eliminate these thefts keep the following in mind when parking vehicles overnight:
Always park and lock your vehicle in the garage;
Be sure and remove all valuables from the vehicle; and
Close and lock your vehicle at all times even in the garage.
Did you know that the Village has an ordinance dealing with?
The length that grasses can be. Property owners are reminded that they need to cut their grass if it exceeds 8” in length.
Vehicles left out side have to have valid license plated and a valid Village sticker. They also need to be capable of moving under their own power.
Garbage and trash have to be contained in a secure container so wind or animals can not scattered it around.
Houses need to have the house number displayed and visible in no less than 3” letters.
Burning/Bond Fires – Only natural wood and yard waste can be burned, NO GARBAGE OR TRASH. Be sure to maintain surveillance on the fire so it does not spread. Be considerate of your neighbors and don’t “smoke them out” by allowing the smoke to blow their way.
Mobile homes, trailers and boats must be stored in the rear yard only. They also need to have a valid license and Village sticker. They can not be used for sleeping purposes.
Dogs, cats and other pets must be properly vaccinated and licensed. They are not permitted to run at large. Pet owners when walking their pets should pick up after the pet. Dogs should not be left outside to bark and disturb neighbors regardless of the time of day but especially in the evening hours.
Discharging any fire arm, air rifle or pistol, cross bow or bow and arrow in the corporate limits of Lakemoor
Violations of Lakemoor Ordinances can result in a fine of $25.00 to $1,000.00. Everyone works hard for their money, no one wants to spend it on fines.
It is a violation of State Statutes for anyone to ride any motorized vehicle on a sidewalk. Motorized vehicles that do not meet requirements in the Illinois Vehicle Code may not be driven on the street. These included but are not limited to mini bikes, scooters, pocket rockets, go carts, snowmobiles, etc. These may be driven on private property as long as you have obtained the property owners permission. If you have any questions contact the Police Department. Only vehicles appropriately licensed by the State may be driven on a street or highway by a person possessing a valid drivers license.
We have added a few more numbers to our list from the last Newsletter. Hope this helps you, just remember the Village Hall is not a phone directory but will try to help you as much as we can.
Police Station—815-385-4111—Emergency—911
Public Works—815-385-2936
McHenry Post Office—815-385-2108
McHenry Animal Control—815-334-4470
Lake County Animal Control—847-949-9925
Volo Village—815-344-4771
SSA—888-317-9970—Lakemoor Farms only
NICOR-888-642-6748
ComEd—800-334-7661
Comcast– 866-594-1234
Farms Association—815-459-9187
Pines Association—262-249-1420
Ports of Sullivan Association—815-759-0171
Stilling Woods Association– 815-344-6764
JULIE– 800-892-0123
Mundelein Jensen Disposal– 847-566-5159
Northern Moraine Wastewater Reclamation District-847-526-3300 (Sewer)
McHenry Court House-815-334-4000
Clarke Mosquito Control—800-942-2255 (Hot Line)
McHenry Nunda Library—815-385-6303
TRAIL OF HISTORY
OCTOBER 20-21, 2007
GLACIAL PARK, RINGWOOD
(LOCATED OFF ROUTE 31, NORTH OF MCHENRY)
Join the McHenry County conservation District for a fun
and educational living history re-enactment of the North-
west territory between 1670—1850. For more information, call 815-338-6223. You can pick up information at the Village Hall. ADMISSION
ADULTS: $6.00
CHILDREN (AGES 6-12): $2.00
CHILDREN 5 AND UNDER: FREE
DID YOU KNOW!!!!
With the cost of postage going up, did you know that the Village Hall has two drop boxes for utility bills. The first one is at the front door, we have a mail slot on the door. The second one is behind the Village Hall, it is our mail box, you can drive up to it and put your utility bill in the box. Please make sure you have the correct address or account number on your check. Please put your check along with your utility stub in an envelope and drop it off to us.
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER!!!
VILLAGE HALL CLOSED IN
OBSERVANCE OF HOLIDAYS
November 12th – Veterans Day
November 22rd – Thanksgiving Holiday
November 23rd—Day after Thanksgiving
December 24th– Christmas Holiday, 1/2 Day
December 25th – Christmas Holiday
December 31st – New Years Holiday, 1/2 Day
January 1st – New Years Holiday
FIREWORKS !!!!!!!!
The Village Hall would like your feedback on our Fireworks show on August 11th of this year. Please e-mail or send a letter to us. Our e-mail address is: villagehall@lakemoor.net. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Festivities
October 28th
The Trick or Treat Hours in the Village of Lakemoor are 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 31, 2007.
The Village of Lakemoor is having their Annual Children’s Halloween Party on Sunday, October 28, 2007, 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., at Heritage Park (Route 120 & Darrell Rd.).
We will have games, refreshments, hayride and face painting. Come and join us for a day of fun.
T-BALL
SEPTEMBER 26TH
TIME: 5:30 TO 6:30
FEE: $25.00
AGES: 5-7
Sign up at the Village Hall. We are still looking for some coaches to help out this year. This will run until November 7, 2007. No game on October 31st due to Halloween..
FLAG FOOTBALL
SEPTEMBER 29, 2007
TIME: 2:00 PM
AGES: 9 AND UP
FEE: $10.00
We are looking for volunteers to help us with Flag Football. If we do not have any help we will not be able to have this event. This event will help the kids be active and to burn some excess energy. The program will run every Saturday for six weeks, weather permitting.
VISIT WITH SANTA
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2007
FROM 1 PM TO 3 PM
AT THE VILLAGE HALL
(Get your picture taken with Santa. Cookies and Punch will be served and a craft item for the children to put together with mom or dad’s help.)
YOUTH SOCCER
The Wauconda Area Youth Soccer Club is a recreational youth soccer organization serving Wauconda, Island Lake and Lakemoor.
Children ages 4 thru 13 can learn the basic skills and develop skills through this volunteer organization.
The 4-7 year olds meet and play games at Cooks Park on Old Rand Road in Wauconda.
The 8-9 year olds play home games at Cooks Park and away games in nearby communities.
The 10-13 year olds play home games at Lakemoor Park and away games in nearby communities.
Limited space still available. Please call our hotline (847)289-4167. Or visit us on the web at www.waucondasoccer.com
Stop by the Library each month for a new newsletter with programs and up to date releases.
Reading makes you smile, our summer reading program, was a huge success. We almost doubled the number of kid participants as last year and the adult numbers went up by 40%! Congratulations! It’s great that you know the importance of summer reading for your kids. It’s great that you’re setting the example. We could not do this without the support of local community business sponsors. We owe them a great big THANK YOU. When you visit one of them be sure to tell them how you enjoyed the prizes.
A BIG THANK YOU to:
Jasper Builders, Island Lake Tanning and Travel, Jim Nielsen, Adrianne Wilk, Desie and Molly Wright, Dick’s Sporting, White Dragon Martial Arts, White River Junction Gift Shop, T.E.C. Engraving, Te Elle Ce’, Illinois Railway Museum, Some other nuts, Kevin Wilson, D.D.S., Window Wizards, Target, Subway, local restaurant at 2222 W. Rt. 120, Culvers, Potpourri Resale, LeVichyssois Restaurant, Ace Hardware, Chapel Hill Florists, Lakemoor State Bank, Side Show Tattoo, Riverside Chocolate Factory, State Bank of the Lakes, Chilis Resturant, Something from the Woods and the Friends of the McHenry Nunda Library.
AN EXTRA BIG THANK YOU TO MONBERG!
Monberg’s taller than you, Evan! Monberg enjoys a story from Molly.
September at your Library
What’s in your wallet? September is Library Card sign up month.
Did you know that 2/3 of Americans have library cards? So what’s stopping you? Drop by your local library today and get a library card. It’ll be the smartest card in your wallet. Get It. Use It. A library card gives kids access to free homework help, materials to research their papers or their next book report. It can also help make life after school more fun, too, with free access to books, DVDs, the Internet and more. So make sure your kids get the smartest card of all – it’s @ your library
Wednesday morning story times begin September 12th. Each Wednesday morning we’ll share stories, songs and a project. These story times are for the pre-school age kids. We’ll start at 10:30 and end at 11:00. Registration is necessary.
Banned Books Week begins September 29; stop in to see which books were challenged last year. It’s an interesting display, sure to get you thinking.
The Society of Page Turners, our book discussion group for adults celebrated Festivus at their last meeting! The group meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7pm. New members are welcome, just stop at the circulation desk and let us know you’re interested.
On September 18th, they’ll be discussing Life after Death by Deepak Chopra. The title for October is Lisey’s Story by Stephen
King.
Members of the group gathered around the aluminum pole!
McHenry Nunda Library 385-6303 www.nundalibrary.org
Mon- Thurs 10:00 – 7:00 Fri & Sat 10:00 – 5:00
Closed the last Friday of each month from 10:00 – 12:00 for staff training.
Special Thanks for Lakemoorfest 2007!!!!
Lakemoorfest 2007 Sponsors
Tucker Development Corporation
Sullivan Foods
Dale Berger & Wesley Schuhknecht
Tynis Concrete, Inc.
Jerry Shaver Trucking
Homestead Electric Co.
Bjorkman’s Ace Hardward
Grams Builders, Inc.
Fluorecycle, Inc.
Industrial Systems, Ltd.
Superior Felt & Filtration, LLC
Peter Baker & Son Co.
McHenry Piers, Inc.
Eder, Casella & Co.
Fratellos, Inc.
Sears Roebuck & Co-Grand Store
Joseph J. Henderson & Son, Inc.
Mount Prospect National Bank
The State Bank Group
Asymmetric Hair Designers, Inc.
Drop Zone Video, Inc.
Waggoner Law Firm
Buddy’s Pub & Pizzeria, Inc.
D & J Guns
atmospHair spa, Ltd.
Munson Ski & Marine
Le Vichyssois, Ltd
P & C Cleaning Service
McDonald’s
Terry & Paula Amick
Mia Anderson
Clubs of America
Ralph Brindise
Virginia L. Povidas
Mobil of Lakemoor
Rooney Consultants Inc.
White Dragon Martial Arts
Buss Ford
Dave Hoffsetter & Family
Dancer’s Pointe
Swanson & Donahue
Baxter & Woodman
Lakemoor Golf Club
Special Thanks!!
(Vendor Participants)
MJ’s Coffee Bar
Bending Creek BBQ Catering
Polar Bear Ice Cream
Rosati’s Pizza
Brothers Ribs
Plum Garden
Buddy’s Pub & Pizzeria
La Familia Pizzeria & Taqueria
Lakemoor Dollars for Scholars
Special thanks to all the
residents and friends who
volunteered their time and
expertise at Lakemoorfest.
And a Special, Special thanks to Trustee Colin McIntyre for all his hard work and supervision for making this years fest a hugh success.
NEW HORIZON PYROTECHNICS, INC.
Larry Brodin
GREAT FIREWORK SHOW!!!!!
VILLAGE DIRECTORY
Village Hall: 234 W. Rand (Rte.120) ~ 815-385-1117
Office Hours: 7:00 am ~ 5:00 pm
Website: www.lakemoor.net
Email: villagehall@lakemoor.net
Emergency Number: Dial 911
Non-Emergency Number:
Lakemoor Police ~ 815-385-4111