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Former Trustee LeRoy Wegener passed away last week at the age of 81. Our thoughts are with the Wegener family. Please click here for information on memorial services to take place on June 1.

Veteran's Assistance Commission Traveling Office - Click here for locations and contact information.

RATE CHANGE EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2013

Refuse (garbage pick up) rate  - will go from $20.50 to $21.00.  Please contact the Village during regular business hours with any questions.

The water rate will go from $5.00 per 1,000 gallons to $5.50 per 1,000 gallons.  The minimum charge will go from $50.00 per billing cycle to $55.00 for water in addition to the refuse rate above. 

Regular bills will show a minimum charge, after May 1 of $97.00 ($55 for Water, $42.00 for refuse).

Volo Parks Plan Questionaire - For more details see the Presdent's Corner.

To celebrate April as Earth Month, ComEd’s launching a Earth Month Grant Contest.  We will award a minimum of six (6) grants with a total value of up to $5,000 each to a minimum of six (6) Not for Profit (NFP) 501(c) (3) agencies that submit and implement an idea, activity or project that their organization can use to educate the communities they serve about the benefit of being energy- efficient.  NFPs will be required to submit energy- efficient ideas (with a focus primarily on electricity savings), activities or projects that can be developed for use in the communities the NFP organization serves.  All Contest submissions will be judged based on: creativity, feasibility, impact on the community and the number of people and/or businesses that will be effectively reached, as well as the ability to encourage participation in existing Smart Ideas for Your Home® and Smart Ideas for Your Business® energy-efficiency programs (see the attachment for complete details).

Do you have an innovative idea, activity or project to encourage your community to be more energy-efficient?  If you are a registered 501(c)(3) Not for Profit (or know of one in your community), you can enter to win up to $5,000 for your idea!  VisitComEd.com/EarthMonthGrant for more details.

Don’t delay, the contest  starts today and ends April 12, 2013, 5 p.m. CST.

ComEd will be performing tree trimming maintenance as part of their vegetation mangement program, during the month of March and April, primarily in the Remington Pointe area.  A direct communication will be forthcoming from ComEd via postcard for potentially affected homeowners.

The Economic Development Committee is looking for people with marketing backgrounds to work on our committee.  Those interested should send their resume’ to Carol Porter, 105 Harvest Court, Volo, IL.  60020.  Questions may be directed to Carol at 847-502-1995.

The Wauconda Area Library now has a book drop available at Village Hall as of December 10.  Books, CDs and DVDs can be dropped in the box for pick up by Library personnel.  Please contact the Library for more info, 847-526-6225.
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If you suspect Emerald Ash Borer on a tree in your yard, please visit this website for more info, or contact Village Hall and field personnel can be sent to examine the tree in question.

Lake County Recorder's Office warns homeowners of Deed scam. Click here for more info!

Text outage information to ComEd. Click here for info!

A reminder to all residents that overnight parking on the street is prohibited. Click here for the Village Code.

For a map depicting the location of emergency sirens, click here. The warning siren system is tested the first Tuesday of every month at approximately 10 a.m.

Lake County Health Department Prescription Drug Assistance Program information is available here!

The Village is seeking 2 residents for appointment to the newly formed Economic Development Committee.  The Committees purpose will be to serve the future needs of business development within the Village.  Please send a letter of interest to President Burnell Russell at Village Hall.

You can register to vote at Village Hall.  Ask for Tina or Judy during business hours, Monday through Friday.

ELECTRONICS RECYCLING AT BOTH TOWNSHIP LOCATIONS
Grant Township Highway Department
Monday thru Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Computers, Monitors, Cell Phones, Keyboards, Scanners, Printers
For a list of non acceptable items visit: www.swalco.org.

Wauconda Township Highway Department
First Saturday of Every Month, 9 a.m. – Noon
Batteries, Computers, Large Appliances
Contact Highway Commissioner Joe Munson @ 847/875-2167 for more info

ComEd asks do you want to get rid of an old fridge or freezer?
If you’ve got an older, working second refrigerator or freezer keeping your soft drinks or ice cream cold – it’s probably costing you more money than you think.  ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerators use at least 20 percent less energy than required by current federal standards and 40 percent less energy than the conventional models sold in 2001. So that old fridge could be costing you more than a $150 per year!
With ComEd’s Smart Ideas for Your Home Program you can get a $25 cash incentive to turn in your working second refrigerator of freezer.  ComEd is working with JACO Environmental, to pick up your refrigerator or freezer for free and recycle it in an environmentally responsible way.
You can learn more about turning in your working second refrigerator or freezer by visiting www.comed.com or calling (888) 806-2273.

Take Control of your electricity costs with ComEd’s Residential Real-Time Pricing program
With this program, the price you pay for electricity changes by the hour, based on wholesale market prices.  By sticking to lower-priced hours for your electric use, you can potentially realize a real savings on your electric bill. *
Controlling and shifting use of energy-hungry appliances (e.g. laundry machines, dishwashers, air conditioners) to lower priced hours, such as nights or weekends, helps reduce electricity demand, so less electricity has to be generated – electricity that might come from fossil-fuel burning electricity generation plants.   And that helps to reduce emissions that contribute to global warming.
You can find out more or enroll at the program’s site, www.theWattSpot.com.
* Individual savings are not guaranteed and bills will vary month to month based on weather, market conditions, and usage habits

POTHOLES
Once you determine where you rolled over a pothole contact the appropriate agency:
State Highways - 800/452-4368 or visit: www.dot.state.il.us
County Highways - 847/377-7400 or visit: www.lakecountyil.gov
Illinois Tollway  - *999

CLICK ON THE INFO BELOW FROM THE U OF I EXTENSION OFFICE

Young Wildlife Info

Get a copy of the Private Well Owners Handbook

CLICK ON THE INFO BELOW FROM THE LAKE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Bats - Good, Bad & Ugly

Bats - Rabies Info

Foreclosure Prevention Services for Lake County Municipalities & Townships

The Affordable Housing Corporation of Lake County (AHC), a HUD-certified nonprofit agency, has free foreclosure prevention services available for residents.

For your information, AHC also offers free programs that can benefit residents and improve neighborhoods:

Mortgage assistance products that provide safe, reputable loans that lower monthly payments and help with down payment in today's tough financing market.

Home improvement programs, including extremely low-cost financing options and technical assistance to insure quality work is done by reputable contractors at a fair price.

Homebuyer education classes and individual counseling to help buyers navigate the complex home purchase process and overcome credit and debt issues.

Behind on Your Mortgage Payments? Don't lose your home to foreclosure!

While AHC does not have money to give you to help make your mortgage payments, our foreclosure prevention educational classes and counseling services can provide you with the following:

Intervention with your mortgage lender to help you create a manageable repayment plan (where appropriate).

Teaches you your rights and options.

Teaches you how the foreclosure process works and what to expect.

Guidance in creating a crisis budget.

Referrals to other organizations that may be of help.

Guidance and support in forming a plan of action.

Provided free of charge to all Lake County residents. Call AHC at 847/263-7478 or visit www.ahclc.org for more information.

VOLO INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT

Illinois Rt. 120 & Fish Lake Rd.

500 S. Fish Lake Road, Volo, IL 60073