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
Free flags, a parade and other activities in the park, are highlights in thecelebratiion of Lakemoor’s 56th Anniversary. Family Fun with good cheer will be part of the Annual Lakemoor Fourth of July Festivities this year.
Kids aged 4 to 6 can compete for the title of Little Mister & Miss Lakemoor. Participants must wear red, white and blue and they also can enjoy a ride on a special float. The winning couple will each receive a $50.00 savings bond, from the Lakemoor State Bank, the event sponsor.
There are bike, wagon, scooters and float decorating contest with awards.
Decorate your bikes, wagons, and dogs on a leash, antique cars, floats, boats and join in.
Judging for the floats will take place before the parade.
Registration for the parade opens at 8:00 AM on July 4TH at the Operating Engineers Local 150 Union Hall, located at the intersection of Darrell Road and 120. The parade kicks off at 9:00 AM and travels north on Darrell Road to Baker Street, then to Willow Road, Riverside Drive, and left on Tia Juana Drive, and left on Route 120, ending at Morrison Park
*Agenda at the Park :
*Awards for best floats.
*Little Mister & Miss Lakemoor judging and crowning.
*Bike decorating contest, which also includes wagons, dogs and scooters
Age Groups are 1-4, 5-8 and 9-12
Information: Terry & PJ at 815-385-1117 & July 4th call Virginia 815-482-1384.
Clowns-Music-Lots of Goodies-Come and join in the fun
Public Works Director, Charles Schmidt—815-385-2936
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
HYDRANT FLUSHING
IN MAY
Signs will be posted in advance.
You may want to refrain from doing white laundry on those days.
GRASS CUTTING & MOSQUITO SEASON IS HERE
The maximum grass length allowed in the Village is 8 inches. Failure to comply with this regulation will result in a fine. Be a good neighbor and mow your lawn regularly.
Please help us keep the keep the mosquito population down and empty all outside containers of standing water and clean gutters. This will avoid breeding mosquitoes and limit the mosquito population. The Public Works Department has four qualified licensed mosquito larvicide applicators available to do local larviciding in catch basins and storm sewer inlets.
CLEAN UP MESSAGE FROM THE
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
I would like to encourage all of our residents to clean up their property and lend a hand to a neighbor who may not be able to. Our Zoning Ordinance will be enforced and citations will be issued for garbage, junk, disabled vehicles, piles of yard waste, debris, etc.
Chief of Police, Wallace Frasier—815-385-4111
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Smoke Free Illinois
Major provisions of a new law that became effective January 1, 2008:
q Prohibits smoking in public places (including but not limited to bars, restaurants, coffee shops, sandwich stands, hotels, motels), places of employment and governmental vehicles.
q Requires that “No Smoking” signs be posted in each public place and place of employment where smoking is prohibited.
q Requires ashtrays to be removed from any area where smoking is prohibited.
q Prohibits smoking within a minimum distance of 15 feet from entrances, exits, windows that open and ventilation intakes that service an enclosed area where smoking is prohibited.
q Provides for fines for those violating the law by smoking in prohibited areas of $100.00 to $250.00 and fines for the person who owns, operates or otherwise controls a public place of not less than $250.00 for a first offense.
“Phishing” Scam Warning
“Phishing” is the technique used by criminals to obtain personal, electronic information, such as log-ins and passwords for bank accounts, from unsuspecting persons. They send out an e-mail that looks like it comes form your bank asking you to respond immediately via e-mail. The main goal of a phishing e-mail is to direct you to a site where you will provide your personal information. With these basic, but powerful clues, you can easily recognize the threat and ensure the safety of your identity and finances. Be safe from phishing. Keep your personal information secure. Here are a few things to consider:
q Does the e-mail ask you to go to a website and verify personal information? Banks do not ask you to verify your personal information in response to an e-mail.
q What is the tone of the e-mail? Most phishing e-mails convey a sense of urgency by threatening discounted service or information loss if you don’t take immediate action.
q What is the quality of the e-mail? Many phishing e-mails have misspellings, bad grammar, or poor punctuation.
q Are the links in the e-mail valid? Deceptive links in phishing e-mails look like they are to a valid site, but deliver you to a fraudulent one. Many time you can see if the link is legitimate by just moving your mouse over the link.
q Is the e-mail personalized with your name and applicable account information? Many phishing e-mails are generic salutations and generic information (i.e. “Dear Customer” or Dear Account Holder”) instead of your name.
q What is the sender’s e-mail address? Many phishing e-mails come from an e-mail address not from the company represented in the e-mail.
When in doubt, type it out. If you suspect an e-mail to be phishing, don’t click on any links in the e-mail. Type the valid address directly into your web browser.
Need help installing the Child Safety Seat in your vehicle? Contact the Lakemoor Police Department and Sgt. Spoerry will be glad to assist you.
At night be sure to secure your vehicle by rolling up all windows and locking all doors. Remove valuables from the car and do not leave then in open view on the seats. The Police Department has received numerous reports of thefts from unlocked cars parked in driveways over night. Be sure your garage door is closed at night and when you leave your home.
Here’s a little tip for everyone – Put your car 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 you 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 pad chain. 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 the burglar or rapist won’t stick around. After a few seconds all the neighbors will be looking out their windows to see who is out there and sure enough the criminal won’t want that. Remember to carry your keys while walking to your car in a parking lot. The alarm can work the same way there. This is something that should really be shared with everyone.
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.
Some of the ways a thief gets your personal information:
q Stealing your purse or wallet
q Pilfering information such as bank statements from your mail box
q Posing as your employer, loan officer or landlord to get your credit reports
q Going through your trash for credit card carbons or loan applications
Watching transactions at ATM machines to capture your PIN
11TH ANNUAL LAKEMOOR
POLICE DEPARTMENT BIKE RODEO
SATURDAY-MAY 24TH
9 AM TO NOON
HERITAGE COMMUNITY PARK
ON DARRELL ROAD
The bike rodeo strives to teach bike safety and how it applies to rules of the road. Lakemoor residents, business owners & their children are encouraged to attend.
Bring your bikes and have some fun. There will be a drawing for a new bike.
(Rain date May 31st)
COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE WEEKEND
MAY 16TH—18TH
TIME: 8:30 AM TO 4:00 PM
Once a year the Village of Lakemoor provides a free weekend (no permit needed) for the annual garage sale for our residents. There will be a listing available at the Village Hall and at some garage sale sites of participating addresses. If you would like to be on our list, call the Village Hall (815-385-1117). Garage sales held at other times of the year require a $5 permit. There will be a $25.00 fine if you are caught without a permit or receipt.
SO MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Lakemoorfest 2008
August 8th, 9th and 10th. Mark your calendars!
Interested in becoming a Lakemoorfest Volunteer? Please fill out the form below and send it or drop it off at the Village or you can give us a call—815-385-1117:
Village of Lakemoor
Attn: Terry Gaylord
234 West Rand Road
Lakemoor, IL 60051
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Volunteer Form
Name__________________________________________
Address:
_______________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________ Age: _____
Yes! I would like to sign up for:
q Wrist Band Sales
q Alcohol Ticket Booth Sales (must be 21 or older)
q Run Sporting Events– Select
Horseshoes Basketball Tug of War
Bean Bag Toss Fishing Contest
q Set up and Take Down Tents/ Canopies
q Clean up
q Beer Garden (must be 21 or older)
q Non–Alcoholic Beverages (Soda, Water & etc.)
q Other:
q
q ____________________________________________
I am available the following days and times:
Date Time
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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
Our senior discount for garbage and vehicle stickers is 62 years and over. (Need Proof of age)
MOVING?
TURNING SENIOR: (62 YEARS OLD & UP)
Don’t forget to call the Village Hall so utility information can be updated
SENIOR FREE RIDE PROGRAM
Illinois lawmakers approved and Governor Rod Blagojevich has signed into law through an amendatory veto process free rides on fixed routes for seniors 65 and older living in the RTA’s service region.
Who is eligible?
Senior citizens aged 65 or over living in the RTA service region (Cook, DuPage Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will counties) are eligible for free transit on fixed routes operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). Metra and Pace.
To take advantage of the free transit, seniors must have the senior reduced fare card to get a free ride.
To get your free RTA’s senior reduced fare card you must sign up. At the Village Hall we have a listing of locations and phone numbers for you to call for additional information. This program began on March 17, 2008 of this year.
JENSEN/GROOT DISPOSAL’S 2008 YARDWASTE SERVICE
The 2008 Yardwaste service begins April 1st and continues thought November, 2008. The following are the options for Yardwaste Service:
1. Basic Pre-paid Sticker Service. Stickers will be $1.80 per sticker—Five per Sheet—Minimum 1 Sheet purchase = $9.00
2. Yardwaste Subscription Service. Seasonal fee is $74.00 allowing for four items per week.
3. New Optional Service—Yardwaste Subscription with Cart. Contractor to provide 95 gal. cart for resident use, YARDWASTE ONLY, collected one time per week. Service fee of $155.00 for this option. This service has many conveniences, no lifting of bags or cans, saves cost of yardwaste bags or cans and running to hardware store to purchase these items.
4. For Options 2 & 3, pre-paid stickers will be required for items over the limit.
5. Individual items of Yardwaste, excluding Carts, must not exceed 50 lbs.
Residents that were on the Yardwaste Subscription Service will be automatically renewed this year unless you call to cancel. (847-566-5159)
PHONE NUMBERS
The Village has been getting bombed with a lot of phone calls, if we know the number to a place or business etc. We at the Village are not the phone directory. We have put a list together for on the most asked phone numbers.
Police Station—815-385-4111
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
Jensen/Groot 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 Senior Service—815-344-3355
The Northwest Herald—815-459-4123
Chicago Tribune—815-356-2280
The Daily Herald—847-608-2700
LAKEMOOR LEASH LAW
The Village of Lakemoor has adopted the McHenry Animal Control bylaws. We have been receiving numerous phone calls about dogs and cats running around with no leash on them. It is unlawful for any person to knowingly or recklessly permit any dog or cat to leave the premises of its owner when not under control by leash or other recognized control methods. The owner of any dog or cat shall not permit such dog or cat to enter upon the premises or property of another person without permission of the owner of such premises or property. If the animal is running at large, not confined to the owner’s property and not under restraint shall be capture and impound. So please let’s make our pets safe and be courteous to your neighbors.
May 26th
Let us pause on Memorial Day, to bring those close to our hearts, the memories we hold so dear, of the men and women before us who unselfishly put their dreams and their lives on the line for us. We must remember, freedom is not cheep.
CONTEST
WHAT AMERICA MEANS TO ME!
q DRAW A PICTURE!
q WRITE A POEM!
q WRITE A STORY!
Must submit to Village Hall by Thursday, June 26th for judging. Prizes awarded on the 4th of July at Morrison Park. Winners will receive a trophy and a $25.00 gift certificate. All entries will be on display at the Village Hall.
Age Groups: 1-4, 5-7, 8-10 & 11-12