Village of Round Lake Beach - Beach Bulletin
Beach Bulletin Vol 8 No. 4
May 2004
Police Department honors two employees
The Round Lake Beach Police Department is proud to name Wayne Wilde as Officer of the Year and Kathy Foley as Employee of the Year.
Officer Wilde, a seven year veteran, serves in many capacities including Field Training Officer. In this role, Officer Wilde assists the department
by carefully and thoroughly training recruits. He routinely turns in quality work in all aspects of his job and he sets a good example for all to follow. Officer
Wilde shows excellent decision making skills and makes sound decisions under pressure.
Officer Wilde shows a high degree of maturity and has shown skills in supervision, communication,
and organizational cooperation during a pivotal transformation period. Officer Wilde is a decorated veterano fficer. He is worthy of the distinction Officer of the Year.
Kathy Foley, a 12-year employee of the department, serves as records clerk. Oftentimes she comes to work early to ensure the building is open on time and the office is ready to function.
She is always willing to help others and routinely goes out of her way to assist. She is the "go to" person when special items need to be completed in a
professional and timely manner. Kathy volunteers for extra assignments and regularly exceeds expectations for her position, all with a pleasant, professional demeanor.
Kathy is committed to the people of Round Lake Beach and its Police Department and places its
interest above her personal convenience. She is worthy of the Employee of the Year award.
Artist's work on display
Lake County artist Daniel L. Ziembo has loaned the Village of Round Lake Beach some of his original paintings for display in the Village Hall. Mr. Ziembo received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Fine
Arts from the University of Illinois. He taught at Memphis State University and at the College of Lake County.
His paintings are for sale and feature local landscapes. Stop in the Village Hall and view these works by a local artist.
News from the Mayor
Round Lake Beach has much to offer
As April showers bring May flowers to brighten our community, I’d like to remind residents to keep their property in good order. Keeping your grass mowed and your home in good repair shows respect for your property and your neighbors. If we want to continue to improve the image of our community, this is a great way to start.
We have much to offer residents in Round Lake Beach a shopping district filled with every store imaginable that’s the envy of surrounding communitie. Round Lake Beach residents can enjoy a renovated lakefront park on Round Lake, and the Hook Lake recreational amenities
such as the new bicycle path, BMX track, skate park, accessible fishing pier and non-motorized
boat launch. Soon the Park District will begin construction of its 40,000 square foot indoor athletic facility.
On the personal side, I would like to thank all the candidates in the primary for getting involved. A community is measured by the involvement of its residents. It’s gratifying to see so many
people involved in various capacities in the community.
Round Lake Beach, in partnership with the Round Lake Area Park District and the Round Lake Area Chamber of
Commerce, is organizing its first annual summer festival on Friday, July 9 and Saturday, July 10. There will be music, food
and entertainment at the summer festival, which will be held at Hook Lake.
If you are interested in volunteering your time for the event, please leave a message with the Deputy Clerk at (847) 546-2351 and someone from the committee will contact you. It’s going to be a great time!
Bond rating rises
Good news! The Village's bonding rating has been upgraded to A2 by Moody's Investors Services. Sound financial planning and conservative budgeting practices by the Village and a rapidly growing commercial base have contributed to the higher rating.
Painting program aids resident
When Susan Krook found herself unable to repaint her garage after a maintenance code violation, the Village of Round Lake Beach provided the manpower to do it for her.
"I am so grateful to have my garage repainted," Susan said. "It is a wonderful gift."
This project was made possible by a grant from United Way, which paid for painting supplies. The actual work was completed through community service hours coordinated by the police department.
"One young guy was so meticulous about painting and he wanted to do a good job," she said. "This is a 'win-win' situation for everyone involved."
Residents who might need assistance can call Jeneen Smith-Underwood at (847) 546-2351, ext. 353 for more information.
 Buffalo Wild Wings, sports bar and restaurant (on Rollins in front of K-Mart)
Roti Junction, Indian restaurant (Shorewood/East End)
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For your information
New Home Buyer & Refinance Seminar
A free seminar sponsored by Harris Bank will answer questions and concerns about buying or
refinancing a home. Two mortgage specialists, a personal banker and a Realtor will be on hand. The seminar will be held: DATE: Thursday, May 26 TIME: 6:00 pm PLACE: Round Lake Beach Village Hall 1937 Municipal Way
Reservations required by May 14. Please call Cindy Sigurdsson at (847) 247- 2164 or en espanol Jonathon Zepeda (847) 247-2172. Refreshments will be served.
Holiday lights
Unless you're celebrating Christmas in the middle of the summer, holiday lights and decorations
need to be removed The Village ordinance states lights are permitted for a
period not to exceed 90 days after Christmas. It's time to take down the holiday lights.
Drive safely
With the weather changing, there will be more children outdoors on bikes, skateboards and
skates. Motorists are asked to use caution when driving through neighborhoods.
Wood chips
During the spring and summer, public works department employees trim trees to improve visibility at intersections and around signs. Those
branches become wood chips available to Round Lake Beach residents. The chips are located on
the east side of the public works building at 911 Lotus Drive. Please bring your own shovel and containers.
Ditch and curb lines
To allow proper drainage of water, please maintain the ditch and curb line in front of your home. This includes mowing the grass and picking up debris that might block the flow of water. Also please don't park in the ditch line.
Yard waste
Yard waste pickup begins April 30 and runs until mid November.
Bike registration
Bicycle owners may register their bikes at the Police station. Bring the serial number and a description of the bike to register.
Grass reminder
Property maintenance inspectors will be citing property owners whose grass is overgrown (eight inches or more). If you own property or a vacant lot in Round Lake Beach, make sure grass or weeds do not exceed eight inches in height.
What a drip!
Water dripping from a faucet at five drops per second can waste up to 43 gallons of water every day. To make sure your home doesn't have hidden leaks, check your water meter by turning off your faucets and
recording the measurement on your meter. Check the meter in 30 minutes. If the reading has changed, you have a leak somewhere. Check the toilet first because that's the most
likely place for a leak. In the past toilet bowls used three to five gallons for each flush cycle. Today's toilets use about 1.6 gallons. Replace an outdated toilet and save money.
Administrative Adjudication hearings
The Village's property maintenance staff has begun issuing orders to remedy minor property maintenance code violations to property
owners. To be sure violations are remedied, the Village will be introducing Administrative Adjudication hearings.
At the hearing, it will be determined whether the property owner has
remedied the alleged violation and is in compliance. Attendance is mandatory, Failure to attend may lead to fines. If the violation has been
remedied before the date of the hearing, the property owner should contact the Economic Development department
for a reinspection. Hearings are held on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 5:30 pm in the Village Hall.
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Community Activities and Events
Girl Scout events
Upcoming Girl Scout
events include: May - Daddy/Daughter Bowling May 22 - Outdoor Living Skills for Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts at Camp Henry Horner August 15 - Girl Scout Camporee at Camp Duncan For further information, please contact Kathy Hult at (847) 546-1782 or
Perennial Exchange
The Prairie Grass Garden Club will be holding a Perennial Exchange on Saturday, May 15, from 9:30-11:30 am at the Nature Museum. Find new homes for your extra perennials and swap with others.
If you don't have any plants to exchange, please bring a donation of nonperishable food for
the local pantry. For more information, please call Sandy Miller at (847)
740-9826. The Garden Club meets on the last Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Nature Museum at the Round Lake Area Park District.
Bronze winners
Three Round Lake Beach Girl Scouts earned the Bronze Award, the highest award a Junior Girl Scout can earn. They
are Katie Resch, Erin Steele and Bianca Treto. The girls developed leadership skills by working in cooperation with others. They learned
to make decisions on their own and the process of setting and achieving goals. Congratulations the girls and their leaders Kathy Multerer and Audrey Steele.
Send a Kid to Camp
The Friends of the Round Lake Area Parks Foundation is holding its
annual Send a Kid to Camp golf outing on Thursday, May 20, at Renwood Golf Course. For more information or for an application, please
call Peggy Dohr at (847) 546-8558.
The Foundation raised funds to send numerous Round Lake Area childen to summer day camp last year and to purchase uniforms for Special Olympics athletes.
If you would like to contribute to the Foundation, please send your donations to Peggy Dohr, 814 Hart Road, Round Lake 60073.
Rebuilding Together donors
Special thanks to those businesses who contributed food and materials for the Village's annual Rebuilding Together Program. They are Avon Township, Baskin Robbins, Burger King, Cracker Barrel (Gurnee), Cub Foods, Dairy Queen, Dominick's, Great Lakes Credit Union, Home Depot (Volo), Jewel, Jimmy's Pizza, Justrite Rolloff
Container Service, Lovin' Oven, Olando's Pizza, Panera Bread, Rosario's Pizza, Seven Eleven, SimpliciTees and Waste Management.
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