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THE
LAKE VILLA TOWNSHIP FOOD PANTRY
The Township Food Pantry is supported by Township Residents, churches, youth groups, schools, community and civic organizations. Although we are not equipped to supplement food allowances on an ongoing basis, recipients may receive support two times per month.
Food orders are available to township residents who may have been burdened with other expenses that are imposing a financial hardship on their budgets. Anyone requesting our help may receive food on a temporary basis until their situation improves.
Food Baskets distributed over the Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays to needy township residents are prepared from the food that is donated to the food pantry. Many groups and individuals have been of great assistance in this community wide project by organizing food drives during the holiday season. If you need a basket or know of anyone needing a basket, please call the Supervisor's Office.
Angel Tree provides Christmas gifts for children of needy families. Individual families or groups may obtain angels from the Supervisor and shop for a gift. The gifts are returned to the township and forwarded to the families along with their holiday food baskets.
Winter Coat Exchange provides warm coats to township residents who need a coat but cannot afford to buy one. After November 1st, we accept your cleaned and pressed winter coats that you no longer need and distribute them to the people that do need them. Anyone needing a winter coat may come to the Township Office during the winter months.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP... Donations of frozen turkeys or hams, fruits and vegetables are greatly appreciated and accepted during the holiday season. Canned goods, cereal and boxed food items along with paper and plastic bags for the food pantry are welcome year round. Christmas gifts for teenagers are a special need: curling irons, blow dryers, sweatshirts, sports equipment, music tapes, posters, makeup, cologne, after shave, gloves, hats, jewelry, and gift certificates. Individuals, families, businesses, churches, school and community groups who wish to do so may adopt a needy family for the holiday season.
RECYCLE GROCERY BAGS: We gladly accept paper and plastic grocery bags for use in the food pantry and distribution of food orders.
General Assistance is perhaps the most important and the most visible program for which the Township Supervisor is responsible. Guidelines for administering General Assistance to township residents are very precise within Illinois law. Financial eligibility is determined by nonexempt assets and currently available nonexempt income.
In addition to verification of financial need, state law requires that any individual requesting assistance must reside in the respective township, be ineligible for or not receiving "Categorical Assistance" and follow the mandated guidelines for finding and accepting suitable employment as quickly as possible.
Persons who qualify for General Assistance are paid by voucher and referred to job placement. They are also placed on the Township Workfare Program at an hourly rate based on minimum wage. The objective of the Township Supervisor is to help the individual become independent and return to the work force as quickly as possible. The Township Supervisor is also familiar with other agencies where applicants can secure additional benefits and directs them accordingly. Unfortunately there are times when Township General Assistance must be denied even though the need is obvious and severe, but the applicants do not meet the requirements set forth by the State of Illinois.
It is the goal of Township Emergency Assistance Programs to provide temporary, emergency funds for persons who qualify. This will enable them to better provide shelter, utilities, food, personal and household needs for themselves and their immediate families in the most timely fashion while preserving their dignity.
Applicants for assistance are required to submit a written application followed by an interview with the township supervisor.
Application blanks are available in the Supervisor's Office to qualifying residents for Temporary Handicapped Parking Permits. Upon return of the properly completed form, a Temporary Handicapped Parking Card is received. The parking cards enable residents to park in handicapped parking spaces for up to 3 months.
Application blanks for PERMANENT HANDICAPPED PLATES AND CARDS offered through the Secretary of State's Office are also available. After they are filled out, mail them to the Secretary of State's Office to the address indicated on the form.
Passport Processing is offered by appointment in the Supervisor's Office. The standard passport fee is $97.00 per Adult and $82.00 per Child under 16 years of age (paid by check only). Processing could take up to 6-8 weeks. Applicants must bring in proof of citizenship and have a proper ID. The standard proof of citizenship would be a Certified Copy of your birth certificate (raised seal of issuing agency) and the standard identification form being a driver's license or State ID. Applicants with current or expired passports must submit their old passport for cancellation with their application for a new passport. Two duplicate passport photos 2 x 2 inches in size are required of the applicant along with an image size from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head (including hair) of between 1 and 1 3/8 inches. The photo must be recent, normally taken within six months, and of a good unretouched likeness of the individual showing a clear front view, full face, taken in street attire without headgear or dark glasses. Photographic paper, either in black/white or color with a plain white background is acceptable; Polaroid photos are NOT accepted. Photos are available from a wide variety of sources, price varying considerably. Check photographers listed in the yellow pages of the telephone directory. Call the Supervisor's Office at 847-356-2116 for appointments or more information.
Solid waste disposal is a growing concern of today's throwaway world. In the United States, each person generates about 4 pounds of garbage daily. After recycling, we are still responsible for 3.5 pounds each. Waste disposal costs the United States more than $10 billion a year.
In Illinois, as in other states, we are running out of landfill space. So what can we, as conscientious consumers, do? Follow the Four R's of Environmental Shopping: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Respond. Reduce the amount of waste you create by buying fewer products and those with less packaging. Rent or borrow items that are used occasionally. Reuse containers and buy reusable items such as rechargeable batteries or shopping bags. Give items that you can't reuse to others or sell them at a garage sale. Limit the number of disposable items you purchase such as plastic razors and disposable diapers. Recycle tin, aluminum, paper, glass, and plastics in your curbside recycling bin. Recycle scrap tires, auto batteries, and used motor oil if they are being accepted at recycling centers in your town. Look for the "recycled" symbol on products and buy products and packaging that uses recycled materials. If the paper in a paperboard box has been recycled, the inside will be gray rather than white. Every glass and aluminum container includes some recycled material even though the symbol is rarely displayed on the container. Many paper products such as bathroom tissue, greeting cards, paper towels and writing paper are made from recycled paper. Respond by refusing to buy a product that you think has excessive packaging and let manufacturers and store managers know your feelings.
REFUSE
PROGRAM FOR UNINCORPORATED LAKE VILLA TOWNSHIP
Disposing of waste in landfills is becoming more expensive and the cost continues to increase. Incinerators are expensive and often take years to site and build. Lake Villa Township residents are doing their part to prolong the life of the remaining landfills in our area by recycling. The environmental and economic benefits of recycling are numerous. By using materials that can be recycled over and over again, we save our natural resources - trees, fuel and metals. We also limit the amount of solid waste placed in landfills. Recycling helps reduce these expenses while returning solid waste to a usable form.
RECYCLE: Recycling is as easy as taking out the garbage. Items need to be placed in the 65 gallon recycling carts as follows:
ALUMINUM, STEEL (TIN) & BI-METAL CANS - Rinse & Remove Labels, Remove both ends and put inside the can, flatten each can.
GLASS BOTTLES & JARS - Rinse and Remove Caps & Rings, Labels are OK.
PLASTICS CODES 1 - 7 (Milk, Water, Liquid Laundry, Automotive and Liter Beverage Bottles) Rinse, Flatten if possible and Remove Caps & Rings. Labels OK. Styrofoam packing packing blocks and corner pieces are accepted, however, peanut sized packing foam is NOT accepted.
NEWSPAPERS AND INSERTS, MAGAZINES, PHONE BOOKS, CATALOGS, JUNK MAIL, CHIPBOARD AND CORRUGATED CARDBOARD - May be tied with twine, but DO NOT put in paper or plastic bags. In case of rain, put out the following week. Only those items listed above may go in the recycling bin.
OTHER HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE - should be placed in the 90 gallon cart. Basic service for the 90 gallon cart including recycling is $13.50 a month. If the basic service doesn't adequately meet your needs, you may consider one of the following options:
SIXTY FIVE GALLON CART SERVICE - Residents generating less garbage have the option of using a 65 gallon cart at a cost of $11.37 per month.
APPLIANCE PICK-UP - Appliances will be picked up separately by calling 773-276-0599 or 847-973-0105. Some items will be charged, while others are free. Residents should inform the appliance pickup service that they are Waste-Management customers to receive a discounted rate if there is a fee.
YARD WASTE - Beginning July 1, 1990, the State of Illinois has banned all yard waste from landfills. There are a number of ways residents can put their yard waste, such as grass clippings, leaves and wood chips, to good use. They may choose to do their own composting or use the yard waste material for mulching. Grass Clippings left on the lawn decompose rapidly and contain the nutrients your lawn needs to grow. Every garbage bag of grass clippings contain up to 1/4 pound of usable organic nitrogen. You can reduce your fertilization costs by leaving grass clippings on the lawn. For residents who wish to have their yard waste hauled away, there are several pick-up service options available through Waste Management North Disposal. You may use separate 30-32 gallon cans or purchase biodegradable Kraft paper bags to dispose of your yard waste.
SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE - Fill up to 4 cans or bags per week, the cost is $49.50 per season. Subscriptions are billed in full at the beginning of the Yard Waste Season which runs from April 15 through November 30th. Customers in the subscription service will be able to place an unlimited amount of leaves in Kraft bags or containers between October 15th and the end of November at no extra charge. Non-subscription service customers will be able to subscribe to a leaf service pickup for collection of an unlimited amount of leaves in Kraft bags or containers during the same period.
ALTERNATE YARD WASTE STICKER PROGRAM: - Stickers are available at Walgreens in Lake Villa. You affix the stickers to your own can or bag.
Weight Watchers meets every Monday evening and Saturday morning in the Lake Villa Township Community Room B. Monday meetings are 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Saturday meetings are at 7:00 am, 8:30 am and 10:00 am. Weigh-in is half an hour before meeting time.
In 8 weeks time the members with the Lake Villa unit have lost over 500 pounds! New members are always welcome so come and join the program. If you would like more information, call 1-800-651-6000.
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS
The Lake Villa Town Board has another opportunity to help our residents by applying for a Community Development Block Grant from Lake County Planning. Some examples of past grants have included a project where residents of Fox Lake Hills Property Owners Association requested help of the Lake Villa Township Board to assist them with a serious flooding problem in their neighborhood. This was followed by a project to assist low income families through Catholic Charities. The requirements for any future grants must benefit low or moderate income persons, prevent or eliminate slum and blight, or be an urgent community development need. We are seeking suggestions as to possible projects to sponsor. Please send your requests for possible grant application to the attention of the Township Board or call the Supervisor's Office for more information.
Residents experiencing problems in their neighborhoods, parks, and beaches should call the police department non-emergency number, be it Lake Villa at 356-6106, Lindenhurst at 356-5488, or the unincorporated area for the Lake County Sheriff at 549-5200. A person operating a watercraft in a reckless manner should be reported to the Lake County Sheriff's Marine Unit at 587-4470. If the police departments are not contacted and made aware of the problems, they can’t assist you. Problems can be controlled.
"Mosquitoes bite us. They are a nuisance and sometimes a health threat. But, just like ants at a picnic, they will always be around during the summer. Past mosquito abatement efforts in northeastern Illinois and Lake Villa Township have been to address the NUISANCE aspect of mosquitoes as opposed to disease control." This is a quote from a report prepared by your Lake Villa Township Lakes and Environment Committee and it pretty well summarizes the situation.
What can be done other than larvaciding and adulticiding? Each property owner can help control some of these pests. If everyone helps, we could get as much, if not more control than a comprehensive commercial program for mosquito control.
Fact: A significant portion of the township cannot be treated or sprayed by a commercial applicator to control mosquitos. This includes private property and forest preserve property.
Fact: If all the surrounding communities for miles around do not administer a comprehensive program at the same time, very little benefit to one community will be received. Mosquitos travel and spraying in one area is only a temporary cure.
Fact: If the breeding places for mosquitos are eliminated, there will be no mosquitos.
How can we help? First look around your property and find all the places where water tends to sit for extended periods of time. You might be surprised how many places there are. For example, did you know that you can have standing water in your gutters, especially those which do not drain properly because they have leaves or other debris in them. Low spots in gutters also cause water to stand. Old tires or containers can hold water and provide significant surface for the proliferation of these pests. Low spots in your yard or ditches where water tends to stand for several days after a rain can be ideal breeding places. Toys left laying in the yard can hold water and bird baths which are not attended to frequently can turn into an ideal breeding places for mosquitos. Eliminate the standing water. In other words, make sure you remove items which can hold water and adjust terrain so that water always flows and does not stand.
The Animal/Rabies Control Program of the Lake County Health Department is available to provide help with stray animal problems. Lake County residents are urged to call Animal/Rabies Control at 847-9925 Ext. 105 to discuss animal problems in their neighborhoods. In areas of Lake County's jurisdiction, animal wardens provide early morning and evening patrols for stray animals. Complaints from areas covered by municipal agreements are referred to the appropriate municipal agency.
The Lake County Animal/Rabies Control Ordinance requires that all dogs and cats have a Lake County rabies registration tag attached to their collars as proof of their rabies vaccination status. The tag also helps trace ownership if the pet is lost. Dog and cat owners should make sure their pets are vaccinated against rabies for the animal's safety and the community's welfare. At the time pets are vaccinated, the veterinarian will have registration tags available. Additionally, the registration tag may be purchased through the mail or in person at the Animal Shelter in Mundelein. Pets must be registered within 21 days of vaccination.
Rabies is a virus that attacks the nervous system. Once symptoms appear, the disease is almost always fatal. Immunizing pets against rabies helps control the threat of animal rabies being spread. For more information on rabies and registration tags, call the Animal Control/Rabies Program.
The Lake County Ordinance also requires that dogs, cats and other animals be controlled in some manner to prevent their running at large, whether they are secured by a leash or lead, or confined by a fence or other means on an owner's property. State law and local ordinance requires that animal bites be reported to the Health Department. The 24-hour telephone number to call to report a bite is 949-9925.
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