September 2012

“Back To School” means “Remember the Rules”!

School is back in session and the school buses are on the road again. Please use caution and observe all traffic safety rules when approaching a school bus or school bus stop.

When a school bus is traveling on a two-lane roadway and is stopped to pick up or drop off students, the vehicles in ALL lanes of traffic must stop. Vehicles should stop at least twenty (20) feet before reaching the school bus. Violating the law can lead to citation, strict fine and loss of license.

The village ordered and installed a new solar powered LED school warning signsystem on Route 120 at Prairieview School. The Mayor and the village engineering firm have been working with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to pursue what safety improvements would be allowed. Please do not text and drive! This is the number one reason for accidents occurring today! Stay safe!

SummerRecap

  • The village has made it through the drought and offers thanks to everyone for conserving on water use and respecting the fire ban. Village common areas and newer plantings were protected with weekend watering by our seasonal part-time help; no overtime or extra man hours were accrued.
  • The 8th Annual Community Garage Sale had ninety (90) participants this year and continues to grow in popularity and success.
  • Village mosquito abatement program has added additional adult spray treatments due to the increase in the West Nile Virus in our area. Backpack larviciding applications also continue throughout breeding sites. Please be sure to drain any rain water or any standing water such as bird baths etc.
  • Hainesville Fest- The American Legion did a great job offering both food and the Beer Tent. Cheesy Force One and Wine Knows were welcomed back for their second year with great success. Standard favorites included Tres Flores (funnel cakes & hand squeezed lemonade), Handmade Specialtiesand A-Awesome Amusements.

Four (4) bands provided great music this year. The Scotch Lads, Another Shade of Grey, The Waterfront Dogs and the Jelly Bone Blues Band. Many compliments on the music!!!

LOST & FOUND: Necklace with charm found at Hainesville Fest! Please call the Village Hall at 847-223-2032 and describe.

Sock Donations for PADS

KourtneyPassarella, a resident and Senior at Grayslake Central High School is collecting socks for her Gold Award. The socks will be donated to PADS which is a shelter for the homeless in Lake County. There is a permanent drop box in the Village Hall. Donations can be dropped in the box during Village Hall hours. Socks may be gently used or new and can range in size from infant to adult, male and female. Kourtney thanks you for your support.

Yard Waste Stickers are valid for the 2012 season ONLY!

Available at Village Hall, Hainesville 7-11 & Walgreens $2.50 each

Ace Hardware Center, Round Lake & Grayslake $2.60 each

Stickers are non-refundable and non-transferable!

Last yard waste pick-up will be November 28th.

SEWER RATE INCREASE

Lake County Public Works Department has notified the village there will be a sewer rate increase due to a rate modification by the North Shore Sanitary District. The sewer rate will be increasing effective November 1, 2012 for all customers of the County’s Northeast Central System. In Hainesville this includes all residents living in Deer Point Trails, Misty Hill Farms, the Settlement and the Sanctuary. The sewer rate will increase from $3.63 per one thousand gallons to $3.70 per one thousand gallons. The total increase is seven cents ($.07) per one thousand gallons. All other residents will remain at the same rate for now.If you have any questions please contact Karyn Noble, Utility Clerk at 847-223-2032.

NEW FORMAT FOR VILLAGE WEBSITE!

Please visit the website frequently for announcements and information about our community and services. Follow the village board meetings through Facebook. A link is provided on the village website.

NOVEMBER Election DatesCANDIDATE FILING DATES FOR SPRING 2013 BALLOT

Register by: October 9September 18th –1st Day to Pick Up Petition Pkt.
Voting by Mail: September 27 to November 1September 25th – First Day to Circulate
Early Voting: October 22 to November 3Nomination Papers
General Election: November 6December 17th – 1st Day to File Nomination
Voter Registration reopens: November 8Papers
December 24th – Last Day to File Nomination

Spring General Election: April 9, 2013Papers (Times to be announced).

Hainesville 2013 Spring Election will include Mayor and three (3) Trustee seats.

HALLOWEEN Trick- Or-Treating, Sunday October 28th 3:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m.