PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY BOARD NEWS
NAME THE PARK CONTEST
The new park on Darrell Road does not have a name yet. The Lakemoor
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board would like a Lakemoor Resident to help us
name our new park. Just send in writing what you think we should name the
park and why. If your idea is chosen, the park will finally be named and
you will win a prize. Fill out the coupon below and mail it to the Village
Hall or drop off. Winners will be chosen by the Parks Advisory Board and
the Board of Trustees.
<For a Name The Park Form
Click Here>
LITTLE LEAGUE
The Parks and Recreation Board wants to determine if there is sufficient
interest to establish Little League and other recreational activities for its
residents. Creation of teams and success of the program depends on the
level of parental participation and volunteers. This program is still in
the planning stages and we cannot guarantee the program will begin in the
Spring. However, your input is valuable. Please let us know your
interest by completing and mailing the coupon on Page 2.
<For a Little
League Questionnaire Click Here>
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
To all those people who are running for election, I would like to say “Congratulations”.
These people show an
enormous amount of courage
to run for public office. It is this
dedication that will make
LAKEMOOR a great community.
For those who will not
win, I say “please stay involved”. Come to the Village Board meetings, and
if possible, stay abreast of what your Board is doing. Remember, they
represent you. Volunteer to serve on the Planning Commission, Zoning Board
or Park Board. There is no better way to stay involved.
IN THE LAST NEWSLETTER WE FORGOT TO THANK THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR HELP
WITH
LAKEMOORFEST 2000.
JOHN REAKES – BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
SPENGELS MEATS – FEST
SPONSOR
SORRY YOU WERE MISSED.
THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP!
Reminders for the snow
season:
Public Works, Charles Schmidt
Please remember all of the roads cannot be
plowed at the same time. The priorities are to open the roadways and
widening of the intersections. Parking on the roadway during snowfall is a
ticketable offense. If vehicles are in the way, plowing is less efficient
and effective and in some cases impossible. Your mailboxes should be
secure to handle the snow thrown during plowing. The clearing of the
mailbox areas is the property owner’s responsibility.
If a resident sees a streetlight out, please call the Village Hall at
385-2936 and we will
contact Commonwealth Edison to have it
replaced.
Chief of Police, Ted
Bracke R O A
D R A G E
Far too often, drivers take out their frustrations when they get behind the wheel. Stress, demanding schedules, heavy traffic and the rush of daily life all contribute to an increase in aggressive driving behavior. An angry, impatient driver may act out his or her frustration by driving in a reckless, rude and intimidating manner, such as speeding, tailgating, weaving in and out of traffic, making obscene gestures, and using the horn excessively.
If another driver becomes aggressive, get out of the way, avoid eye contact and don’t take it personally. Never try to teach the other driver a lesson – it may encourage him to retaliate and put you in further danger.
To prevent aggressive driving and road rage by other drivers, follow these guidelines.
* Before getting behind the wheel, set aside your stress, anger and
worries and make safe driving your priority.
* Treat other drivers as
you would like to be treated – with courtesy!
* Allow extra time to
get where you are going. Travel when the roads are less likely to be
overcrowded, if possible and use alternate routes.
* Listen to
soothing music or books on tape.
LAKE COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION
DISTRICT
HABITAT RESTORATION PROGRAM FOR FOX RIVER & KISHWAUKEE
RIVER WATERSHEDS
This program is a cost share program for improving and restoring habitat on
private lands. Approved applicants will receive technical and financial
assistance for habitat restoration practices typically not covered under
existing Federal and State programs. Private landowners are encouraged to
submit projects to the Program. Submittal dealines are March 15th and
August 15th 2001.
For more information contact: the Soil and Water
Conservation District.
McHenry County — (815)
338-0099
Lake County — (847)
223-1056
ROCK & ROLL BOWL – SCOTCH DOUBLES – MARCH 31st
JOHNSBURG BOWL –
$30/COUPLE – CASH BAR
FOOD SERVED AT 5 PM – BOWLING AT 6 PM – TONS OF FUN
CALL LION MARK KORSAK FOR TICKETS – (825) 385-3653
ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT – APRIL 14TH AT 10 AM
KIDS 12 AND UNDER
– MORRISON PARK
BRING YOUR CAMERA
Supporting your Lions Club fund raisers helps support Lions activities from
the children’s parties in the park to disadvantaged families in Lakemoor with
everyday needs as well as medical assistance. Supporting the Lakemoor
Lions helps support your community – right here in Lakemoor. Come to a
fund raiser – or become a member.
For membership info call Lion Jim Peoples
at (815) 363-8223.
Wauconda Fire Department
Ice
Safety
When is ice safe? There is no sure answer to that
question. Ice is tricky, and just because a lake or stream is frozen
doesn’t mean the ice is safe. The tricky thing about ice is that the
thickness of the ice means very little when you are talking about its
strength. You need to look at the consistency and structure of the ice to
determine its strength capabilities.
* Uniform crystal clear ice is the safest type of ice.
* Generally
speaking, new ice is much stronger then old ice. Ice formed by the direct
freezing of the water of a lake or stream will be stronger than ice formed by
melting snow, refrozen ice, or ice made by water that bubbled up through cracks
and froze on the surface. A few inches of new ice may be strong enough to
support you, while a foot or more of old “rotten” ice may not be.
* Snow on
the ice will insulate the ice slowing down the ice-forming process. The
additional weight of the snow can also decrease the weight-bearing capacity of
the ice.
* Ice can be several inches thick in one spot yet only an inch
thick nearby.
* Ice is generally weaker near the shore.
* Ice over
moving water can be dangerous, especially near shore, around inflows and
outflows, at bridges and on lakes with large numbers of springs.
*
Fluctuations in water level and the actions of birds and fish can also weaken
ice.
What do you do if someone falls through!!!
* If you see
someone fall through, get help fast!
* Call 9-1-1, tell the emergency
operator that someone has fallen through the ice and the location the accident
occurred.
* Do not go onto the ice to attempt a rescue!
* If you
can throw a rope, slide a ladder or use something to reach for the victim.
Attempt to do so safely!
Stay with the victim until helps
arrives.
LAKEMOOR LIONS