CAN WE FORGET?
Let’s not forget that our brave men and
women are still fighting for us.
Halloween 2003
Village Trick or Treat Hours are 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM
on
Friday, October 31st
Parents
should accompany small children.
Older children should buddy-up.
Use
light-colored or reflective costumes. Masks should not block vision.
Carry a
flashlight or other light source. Parents are reminded to inspect all
candy before consumption.
Dollars for
Scholars
Children’s
Halloween Party
The party will be held:
October
31st
6:00 PM
Morrison Park
(Route 120 at Lily
Lake)
Haunted Hayride – Games in the Park
Hot Dogs – Apple Cider
Anyone who can help, please call
Virginia Povidas at (815) 385-5233.
HYDRANT FLUSHING
September 29th to October
3rd
Look for Spring
Activity sign-ups the end of
February.
Lakemoor Parks and Recreation Board.
Enforcement of the Village’s burning ordinance will be strictly enforced. Specifically:
* No materials other than those allowed by ordinance may be burned (leaves,
tree trimmings, paper,cardboard)
* The burn must be responsibly attended at
all times
* Materials creating toxic fumes or noxious odors are strictly
prohibited
* Offenses against the burning ordinance are to be fined within
the limits of the ordinance ($25 to $500 for each offense)
* It is unlawful
to burn on December 25th and January 1st
* Fires must be 20 feet from any
building unless in a secure furnace or enclosure for that purpose
Do not burn on the roadways, it will destroy the roadway pavement.
Please be considerate of your neighbors.
To report
burning violations call the Police Department.
Reminders for the upcoming snow
season:
Snow plowing season is right around the corner.
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. Mailboxes should be secure enough to handle the snow
thrown during plowing. The clearing of the mailbox areas is the
property owner’s responsibility.
Visit with Santa
Sunday,
December 7th
1 to 4 PM – Morrison Park
Sponsored by
Dollars for Scholars
NEW RESIDENTS
Please be aware that
Village vehicle stickers are necessary and can be purchased at the Village Hall.
The fine for failure to display a valid vehicle sticker is $25.
ALSO
If you are planning to build a fence, shed, deck, patio or
swimming pool you need a building permit. If you are doing any remodeling, check
with the Village building department regarding the necessity of permits.
Building permits require a minimum of 48 hours to process after receipt of all
necessary documents.
Foundation drains are not permitted to drain into the sanitary sewer lines, violators will be made to correct the situation and will be fined. Please do not put feminine hygiene products, disposable diapers, paper towels, prophylactics, grease, oils and toys down toilets and drains. Also, wash machines should be equipped with lint catchers.
Trash cans & recycle bins are to be put out no earlier than Thursday evening and must be removed from the road area by Friday night.
Please report streetlight outages and locations to the Public Works
Department so the appropriate ComEd facility can be contacted.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
The Lakemoor Police will hold a Neighborhood Watch meeting at 6:30 P.M. at
the Village Hall on Tuesday, October 21, 2003. If you have concerns or
questions or just want to meet others from the community please attend, everyone
is welcome. Should you not be able to attend and have questions or
concerns please contact the Police Department. We look forward to seeing
you.
WILDLIFE - COYOTE SIGHTINGS
For
those who do not know, there are coyotes in the Lakemoor area. Outside
food sources will attract them along with other wildlife such as raccoons and
skunks. Normally coyotes are not aggressive and they will run away if
approached by humans unless they are cornered. It is wise to be aware that
they are in the area. You can protect your pets by watching them when out
and not attracting them to your yard by leaving out household kitchen scraps and
pet food.
COYOTE FACTS
Coyotes have erect, pointed ears, a long snout and
green wolf-like eyes. They are carnivores and their bodies are
approximately 3 feet long with bushy foot-long tails. Colors vary from
reddish-blonde to gray. Coyotes probably mate for life and both parents
tend the pups. Coyotes are most active at night when you may hear their mournful
howls and usually hunt alone rather then in packs. Coyotes subsist on
carrion, birds, large insects and rodents and can reach speeds of more than 40
mph when running down animals such as rabbits. Coyotes are highly
intelligent, wary of humans and very adaptable. Some people feel coyotes
help control rodent populations.
Learn to Enjoy the Nature Around You
FIREARMS – BOWS AND ARROWS
Paint
ball guns - Parents did you know it is illegal to discharge these anywhere in
the Village limits. If caught, discharging on buildings, water towers,
cars, etc could result in a criminal damage to property arrest. If shot at
another person an arrest for assault could result. Shooting at animals
could result in fines for discharging and for animal cruelty.
It is against Lakemoor ordinances to shoot any firearm or bow and arrow within the Village limits
Are you aware that ATV’s, golf carts, motorized “scooters”,
snowmobiles, motor cross dirt motorcycles and other such vehicles cannot be
operated on the streets and sidewalks? The only place vehicles of this
type may be operated is on private property with the consent of the property
owner.
The Illinois Compiled Statutes in section 625 ILCS 5/1-145.001
defines a Motor Driven Cycle as “Every motorcycle and every motor scooter with
less than 150 cubic centimeter piston displacement including motorized
pedal-cycles.” Section 625 ILCS 5/1-46 defines a Motor Vehicle as “Every
vehicle which is self-propelled . . ., except for vehicles moved solely by
human power and motorized wheelchairs.” Motor vehicles are divided into
two divisions – “First Division: Those motor vehicles which are designed
for the carrying of not more than 10 persons.” The Illinois Compiled
Statutes require that all vehicles operated on streets and highways have license
plates issued by the Secretary of State, have brake lights, headlights, turn
signals, etc. Additionally section 625 ILCS 5/11-1412.1 prohibits the
Driving Upon Sidewalks and says “No person shall drive any vehicles upon a
sidewalk or sidewalk area except upon a permanent or duly authorized temporary
driveway. This section does not apply to any vehicle moved exclusively by
human power nor to any motorized wheelchair.” All persons operating motor
vehicles on streets and highways in the State of Illinois must be in the
possession of a valid Drivers License.
The Village of Lakemoor does
not have a specific ordinance pertaining to the operation and use of these types
of vehicles. However, the Lakemoor Police Department does enforce all of
the Illinois Compiled Statutes.
Should anyone have any questions,
please contact the Police Department.
This is a call for volunteers to plan Lakemoorfest 2004. Anyone interested in helping out on the committee planning next year’s Lakemoorfest, please attend the Economic Development Committee meeting schedule for Thursday, October 16th at 7:00 PM at the Village Hall. If you cannot attend and want to help, please complete the coupon below and mail it to Trustee John Ferenzi at the Village Hall.
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Village of Lakemoor – Attention Trustee Ferenzi
234 West Rand Road
– Lakemoor, IL 60051
Name
_______________________________________________________________________________
Address
_______________________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________________________ State _____________ Zip Code ________
Phone ___________________________________________
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Village Hall Hours
The Village Hall is open Monday through
Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Village Telephone Numbers
Village
Hall
385-1117
Public
Works 385-2936
Police
911
Police (non-emergency) 385-4111
Email – lakemoor@imaxx.net
Website – www.lakemoor.net
Mundelein Jensen Disposal
Yardwaste stickers and subscriptions end November 30th. Yardwaste and
garbage stickers are available at the Village Hall. Pickup for bulk items
should be arranged through Jensen and will be billed separately – call
847-566-0189. PLEASE – no plastic bags in the recycling bin.
Upcoming Dates to Mark on Your Calendar
TIME CHANGE
October –26th-Daylight Saving Time Ends
Set clocks back an hour
Check smoke detector batteries
VILLAGE HALL CLOSED IN
OBSERVANCE OF HOLIDAYS
November 11th – Veterans Day
November 27th & 28th –
Thanksgiving
December 24th – Christmas Eve, Close Noon
December
25th – Christmas
December 31st – New Years Eve, Close Noon
January 1st – New Years
Need help paying your energy bills?
Contact the Low Income Home
Energy Assistance
Program to find out if you qualify.
1-800-252-8643 or
1-800-785-6055 for the hearing impaired
MOVING? - CHILDREN MOVING OUT? IN?
TURNING SENIOR?
Don’t forget to call the Village Hall so utility
information
can be updated.