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     Diana O'Kelly



April 8, 2015
Election Results
Below are the local results of the election yesterday.  To see other race results click here


VILLAGE OF MUNDELEIN TRUSTEE (VOTE FOR 3) 
21 of 21 Precincts Reporting

Choice     Votes Percent
William (Bill) Rekus (IND) 1,184 26.54%
Kerston Russell (IND) 1,255 28.13%
Paul Roscoe (IND) 894 20.04%
Dakotah Norton (IND) 1,128 25.29%
Total 4,461

VILLAGE OF WAUCONDA TRUSTEE - FULL 4-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR 3) 
11 of 11 Precincts Reporting

Choice     Votes Percent
Robert "Bob" Cook (FWC) 342 9.51%
Dwight "Dale" Thomas (FWC) 247 6.86%
Jason Anderson (FWC) 258 7.17%
Ken Arnswald (UPR) 904 25.13%
Chuck Black (UPR) 890 24.74%
Linda Starkey (UPR) 957 26.60%
Total 3,598

VILLAGE OF WAUCONDA TRUSTEE - UNEXPIRED 2-YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR 1) 
11 of 11 Precincts Reporting

Choice     Votes Percent
Joseph Coster (FWC) 316 25.61%
Tim Howe (UPR) 918 74.39%
Total 1,234


VILLAGE OF ROUND LAKE PARK TRUSTEE (VOTE FOR 3) 
6 of 6 Precincts Reporting

Choice     Votes Percent
Cheryl Thomey (FOC) 331 17.49%
Arlene R. Rogalski (FOC) 327 17.28%
James S. Moore (FOC) 316 16.70%
Patricia M. Williams (YVC) 340 17.97%
Robert H. Seminary (YVC) 299 15.80%
Jerry Chirinos (YVC) 279 14.75%
Total 1,892

VILLAGE OF ROUND LAKE PARK TRUSTEE - UNEXPIRED 2- YEAR TERM (VOTE FOR 1) 
6 of 6 Precincts Reporting

Choice     Votes Percent
Scott J. Murar (FOC) 378 56.50%
Rosa M. Patino (YVC) 291 43.50%
Total 669


DIAMOND LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT #76 MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION (VOTE FOR 4) 
10 of 10 Precincts Reporting

Choice     Votes Percent
Michael Kastler  257 19.02%
Philip Sultan  177 13.10%
Joy Hail  248 18.36%
Lisa Yaffe  228 16.88%
Brian Walker  267 19.76%
Haresh V. Patel  174 12.88%
Total

MUNDELEIN CONSOLIDATED HIGH SCHOOL #120 MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF ED (VOTE FOR 3) 
32 of 32 Precincts Reporting

Choice     Votes Percent
Edwin Specht  1,232 23.01%
Joanne R. Anderson  1,497 27.96%
Jane Siegal  1,385 25.87%
Al Hitzke  1,240 23.16%
Total 5,354


COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT #532 TRUSTEES (VOTE FOR 3) 
400 of 400 Precincts Reporting

Choice     Votes Percent
Phillip E. DeRuntz  7,460 9.91%
Amanda D. Howland  19,762 26.25%
Timothy S. Powell  14,926 19.82%
Richard A. Anderson  16,663 22.13%
William M. Griffin  16,484 21.89%
Total 75,295

Congressman Dold Meeting
You are invited to visit with Congressman Dold at the Village Hall in Mundelein on Saturday, April 11 from 3:30 pm to 4;30 pm.
Forest Preserve Information
Who is  playing at the Independence Grove Concerts?  click here.

How do I reserve a picnic shelter? click here

How do I get a permit for the dog park?  click here

How do I get a fishing license click here.

How do I find an activity at the Forest Preserve? click here

What are the Lake County Forest Preserve Scout programs? click here

What are the  Forest Preserve Summer Camp Programs? click here.

 

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Community Events

Friends of the Fremont Library Used Book Sale

Saturday April 11 from 10 to 4

Sunday April 12 from  1 to 4:30   

The North Central O Gauge model railroad club will be running their model trains at the Fremont Public Library in Mundelein on Saturday April 11th from 10 AM to 4 PM.

 

The Mundelein High School Theater Department will be performing Shrek on April 30, May 1, 2 and 3.  Get your tickets early.  Phone Reservations  - call (847) 949-2200 x1407 to reserve tickets.  Tickets can be picked up and paid for at the Box Office prior to the performance.

 

Boy Scout Troop 303 Mulch Fundraiser 

The boys of Scout Troop 303 are selling bags of premium mulch to earn their way to summer camp and other Scouting adventures. They deliver the "mulch" bags to your home (min 10 bags for free delivery) and also offer "mulch" installation too (additional fee applies).

Accepting Mulch orders: March - April 27 

Delivery and Install Dates: April 11, 12 & May 2, 3

Cost: $3.50 per 2.0 cubic ft. bag (14 bags = 1 cubic yard) 

(4) colors: Non Dyed - Natural Dyed - Dark Walnut, Dark Brown and Red 

To contact them go to  www.troop303.us  

 

 

Volunteers Needed to Assist with A-MAY-ZING Mundelein's 20th Annual Day of Caring - Saturday, May 16, 2015

The Village of Mundelein and the Mundelein Police Department are once again co-sponsoring A-May-Zing Mundelein's Annual Day of Caring.  The event will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2015.  This annual volunteer spring clean-up event is celebrating its 20th anniversary. There is a great need for volunteers this year. The event will kick off at the Mundelein Police Department with registration and continental breakfast from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.  Volunteers should plan to work through late morning or early afternoon.   Any residents, organizations or businesses that wish to volunteer or donate supplies are asked to please call Jenni House at the Mundelein Police Department at 847-968-3770.

 

Mundelein Craft Beer Festival

Mundelein Community Connections and Tighthead Brewing Company will be holding the 4th Annual Mundelein Craft Beer Festival Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Advance tickets will be $40 and day of the event tickets $45. The festival will be held in the green space in front of the new Village Hall across the Metra parking lot from Tighthead Brewing Company in downtown Mundelein. 

Tickets will get you admission to the festival, a souvenir tasting glass, unlimited samples from over 30 breweries, live music. Food will be available for purchase from local restaurant vendors and food trucks and designated driver tickets are available as well.
Click here for the Facebook page.
 

The Fremont Township Annual Town Meeting is Tuesday, April 14 at 7 pm in the lower level of the Administrative Office

 

Home and Business Expo at Grand Dominion

Spring has sprung, it's time to get some projects done! Are you looking to renovate your kitchen or bath? Are you looking to up-grade your homes interior? Making modifications to your landscaping? The Home and Business Expo on Saturday, April 11th from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. is your one stop shop for all of your home improvement needs! Not only will you find services to spruce up your home. This expo offers exhibitors with services to enhance your personal quality of life. A majority of the vendors this year are new to the Expo. This is a free event and is open to the public. Grand Dominion Lakeside Lodge is located at 3555 Grand Dominion Circle, Mundelein.


Deer Park Mall Sponsors Recycling and Shredding Event
Electronic Recycling & Shredding Event at the Deer Park Mall

Saturday, April 18 9am-1pm

Electronics and paper shredding will begin at 9am.  Cars will line-up on the south end of the shopping center near Cozy Feet and be directed through the line.  The event concludes at 1pm. 

For paper shredding, the following is acceptable: Staples, paper clips, small binder clips, manila envelopes, window envelopes, generally any type of paper product.

Unacceptable items include three ring binders (three hole punch), and any type of heavy metal.

Maximum paper acceptance is 4 copy paper size boxes or 10 jewel bags.

Click here for a list of accepted items
Paper Shredding Only Event
State Rep Ed Sullivan is sponsoring a paper shredding only event on Saturday, May 16 from 9 am to noon at the Fremont Township Administrative Offices.
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Diana O'Kelly

Fremont Township Supervisor    

 

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