Village of Round Lake Beach - Beach Bulletin
Beach Bulletin Vol 7 No. 3
May 2003
New Round Lake Beach Village Hall opens
At an Open House last month, residents of the area were able to tour the new Village Hall.
| Trustees Michelle Daye
and Gina Miosi show Rep. Bob Churchill around the conference room.
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| Mayor Rich Hill
tries out a new
laptop in the
Council Chambers.
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A resident is assisted at the front reception desk.
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A spacious
workroom
enables
staff to work efficiently.
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The reception
desk is open
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Council Chambers has room for many residents.
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News from the Mayor
Yellow ribbons support our troops
The spirit of caring and giving is alive and well in Round Lake Beach. We see an enormous number of Yellow Ribbons through-out our community calling for the safe return of our POWs. As I write this, seven
of our POWs have been found alive and well. Several residents collected donations of personal items to send to our
troops overseas. This is very inspiring, especially when many of those involved area school children. They are wise beyond their years.
Our police and firemen once again took part in the Kauffman Cup basketball fundraiser. In a run-away game, our police were beaten by our firemen in a fun-filled game. The funds raised go toward the annual "Take a Kid Fishing Derby" on June 7th from
8:00 am to noon at the Lakefront Park in Round Lake Beach. Thanks to all those who volunteered their time. And remember teams, there’s always next year!
The Oinkers, or police officers, took on the Hosers, or firefighters,
in
the Kauffman Kup charity basketball game.
New traffic court locates in the Beach
Working with Village officials, the Lake County Board has agreed to purchase land for a new branch courthouse. The property is located on the west side of Nicole Lane, just north of Aldi.
"The new courthouse will be more convenient for our residents and our officers," said Mayor Rich
Hill. "An added benefit will be new customers to the restaurants and shops along Rollins Road.
The Round Lake Beach branch courthouse will handle traffic cases, local-ordinance violations and other minor issues. More serious cases will be handled at the main courthouse in Waukegan.
The branch courthouse will likely resemble the one currently being built in Mundelein on Route
60/83 at Diamond Lake Road. Expected completion date for the Round Lake Beach courthouse is late 2004.
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Mayor Rich Hill thanks retiring employee
Jane Panther for her 31 years of service
to the Village.
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For your information
Water conservation
Lawn sprinkling is restricted from May 15 through September 15. Sprinkling is allowed from 6:00 am to 9:00 am and from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Permits to water new grass or sod are available from the Village Hall.
Permits required
Warm weather means home improvements, but before you start work, check with the Village Hall at (847) 546-2351 to determine if you need a permit. Permits are necessary for decks, fences, garages, patios, pools, sheds, siding, demolition, and many other home repairs.
Permits take five to seven business days to be issued, so plan ahead. Work on the project must commence within 90 days of issuance of the permit.
Bike safety
Summer means bike riding and the Round Lake Beach Police Department offers tips for bike riders. Secure bikes with a lock when they are left unattended.
Copy down the make, model and serial number of the bike and keep it in
your home. Use an engraver to put an identifying mark or number on the bike so that if it is stolen, the mark will help identify it when it is recovered.
Paint credit
The Systematic Inspection Program (SIP) begins in three areas of the Beach during May. It is designed to discover property maintenance problems in their early stages. For
those residents enrolled in the SIP, a $100 credit toward exterior paint is available to the first 20 residents who apply. Residents must apply at
the Village Hall and painting must be done by youths in the community service program. The grant is from United Way
of Lake County's Community Investment program. For more information, please contact Jeneen Smith-Underwood at (847) 546- 2351 ext. 353.
Mosquito spraying
As part of a continuing effort to prevent the mosquito-borne disease West Nile Virus, the Village of Round Lake Beach is contracting with
Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management this year. For anyone with questions or concerns, their toll free hotline number
is 1-800- 942-2555.
Residents can also take some simple steps to protect themselves and their families from mosquito bites.
• Avoid being outdoors at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.
• If outdoors at these times wear shoes and socks, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt. Loose-fitting, light-colored clothing is best.
• Use mosquito repellent containing 25 - 35% DEET when you are outdoors. Apply it sparingly to exposed skin or clothing, as indicated on the repellent label. Consult a physician before using repellents on young children.
• Repair any holes or tears in residential screens, including porches and patios.
• Eliminate stagnant water in birdbaths, ponds, flower pots, wading pools, tires and other receptacles in which mosquitoes might breed. Even water in a flower pot saucer can harbor mosquitos.
Rollins Rd. work
The Lake County Department of Transportation will be widening and adding turn lanes along Rollins Rd. from Drury
Lane (just east of the Beach) to Route 45. The work is expected to begin this summer. The traffic light at Hook Dr. and Rollins Rd. is activitated. In 2004 the work will continue on Rollins Rd. west from Drury Lane to Route 83.
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Community Events
Blood Drive, May 20
Calvary Presbyterian Church, 510 Cedar Lake Rd., is holding a blood drive on Tuesday, May 20, from 3:00-7:00 pm.
There is no substitute for human blood and there is a dire need for blood now. Please donate. You
must be at least 17 years of age and in general good health to preregister or for more information, please call Cindy
Scott at (847) 546-4444.
Memorial Day parade, May 26
Join residents of the Round Lake Area as they commemorate Memorial Day on Monday, May 26.
The parade begins at 10:00 am on Route 134 in Round Lake Park and makes a stop at the Veterans Memorial in Round Lake (at Cedar Lake Rd.). The parade continues to Veterans Park
in Round Lake Beach (across from the former Village Hall on Clarendon Drive), where a solemn memorial ceremony will be held immediately after.
Summer concert series
Pack up the cooler, bring out the lawn chairs and get ready for a summer of outstanding music during the Family Concert Series. The concerts are held on Sundays (except for July 4) from 6:30-8:00 pm at Hook Lake near the Metra station. Upcoming dates and acts include:
• June 29 - Roots Rock Society (reggae, calypso and African/Caribbean rhythms)
• July 4 - Only Sons (classic rock, a mix of '70s '80s and new stuff)
• July 13 - Las Paisanos (Mariachi band)
• July 20 - Jonathon Devin & New Country (country music)
• July 27 - Clare Alexander's Melodaires Orchestra (jazz/swing combo)
• August 3 - BBI (classic favorites from the '60s to '90s)
Concerts are sponsored by the Village of Round Lake Beach and
the Round Lake Area Park District.
Children's Concerts
Back by popular demand - the Children's Concert Series. All concerts will be held at the Round Lake Area Park District's Northshore Park Site II (on Orchard Lane behind Kohl's) from 10:45-11:30 am on Fridays. Dates and performers include:
• June 27 - Ken Schultz, The Flying Fool (comedy, juggling, and stunts)
• July 11 - Kia Simone (lyrical storytelling)
• July 18 - Dave Rudolf (comedy and singing)
• July 25 - Mike Mauthe (magic show)
• August 2 - Joel Frankel (silly songs)
Fourth of July
Don't forget the food, activities and fireworks at Hook Lake on the Fourth of July.
Festivities begin at 6:00 pm.
Officer of the Year
Officer Timothy Mitsven was named Officer of the Year by his peers at the Round Lake Beach police
department. A five-year veteran, Mitsven is one of the department's representatives to the Northern Illinois Police Alarm System's Emergency Services Team, a tactical team designed to handle high-risk incidents.
"He's an outstanding young officer. When he works, you know Timothy Mitsven you're going to get
eight-and- a-half hours of good work," said Police Chief Ed Sindles. "He has served as watch commander on occasions when other watch commanders are unavailable."
Officer Mitsven is married and he has two
young children.
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