Millennium Trail update
4/14/2008
Preliminary work on the Millennium Trail has begun in our neighborhood. The Lake County Forest Preserve has begun engineering work on the trail from Nippersink road north along the ComEd easement up to Fairfield Road. You may notice excavating equipment and surveying flag work being done in the next few months. This is the initial effort before Trail construction. It’s estimated that the preliminary work may take as long as 6 months in order for the Forest Preserve District to get the necessary easements and permits. They’re still having some issues with crossing Wilson Road on the south end of the trail but the Forest Preserve District has decided to go ahead with Trail construction from the Round Lake Park south to Baxter. So we should see work on and off for the next few months.
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Household Chemical Waste Disposal
3/12/2008
In addition to the ongoing mobile events held from spring through fall at locations throughout Lake County, residents can drop-off their household chemical waste, quickly and easily, year-round (on selected dates and by appointment only), at the Gurnee facility, 1311 N. Estes Street. Residents can schedule their appointments online at: www.co.lake.il.us/swalco/events/hcw.asp. There will be multiple public drop-offs scheduled at the facility each month. Upcoming 2008 Public drop-off dates include Saturday, March 22, Saturday, April 12, and Wednesday, April 23. You can sign up for one of the available time slots and will receive an email confirmation of your appointment.
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History of Round Lake Illinois
1/2/2008
100 years of Round Lake.
There's a nice write up on the history of our town, reprinted form the Village Newsletter.
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Household Electronics Collection
1/1/2008
When will the Household Electronics Collection be held?
The Household Electronics Collection will be held at the Public Works
Facility on the following dates from 8am to 5pm.
Note: the dates listed below are from the SWALCO.org web site and we believe them to be correct. They differ from the dates listed in the January 08 Village newsletter.
- January 8th
- March 11th
- May 13th
- July 8th
- September 9th
- November 11th
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Snowmobilers Beware
12/20/2007
It’s important to know that use of snowmobiles within the borders of Valley Lakes 2 Community is not allowed both by Association rules as well as Round Lake Village ordinance. This restriction applies to all common areas and wetlands, as well as the sub-associations within Valley Lakes 2 (Fairfield Lakes, Remington Trails 2, Heron Bay and Coventry Glen). Additionally Com Ed prohibits all motorized vehicles, including snowmobiles, from its properties.
Too many people are watching for violators. Don’t get ticked, Operate your snowmobile in only approved areas in unincorporated Lake County.
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Caution – Coyotes on the prowl
11/21/2007
Be aware of increased coyote activity in the Valley Lakes 2 area. A number of residents have reported a pack of 2 to 4 coyotes roaming the area. They have been seen and heard along the edge of the wetlands near the townhomes and a few sightings of a bold coyote walking down Fox Trail. We don’t know if these coyotes pose a threat to humans but they certainly pose a threat to small pets (cats & dogs) so guard your pets Day & Night.
Don’t risk injury to you, your children or your pets, avoid coyote contact.
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Turnover
9/27/2007
IMPORTANT NOTICE: HOMEOWNER MEETING.
There will be a meeting of the Remington Trails II Homeowners Association and the sole purpose of this meeting will be to elect a homeowner board.
It is important for ALL HOMEOWNERS to attend this meeting or send in your Proxy form. Regardless if you received the meeting notice in the mail, if you are a homeowner in Remington Trails 2, this meeting is for You.
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Caution, Hunters near VL2 property.
9/1/2007
Update on hunting near VL2. pleases note the 2007-2008 hunting dates that affect our area. Deer hunting Archery October 1, 2007 thru January 17, 2008. Firearm, November 16, 17 & 18 as well as November 29 & 30. Special muzzleloader and winter hunt, December 7, 8 & 9 and January 18, 19 & 20.
It should be noted that our neighbor to the south is engaged in legal hunting on his property. The property in question is between the RL Disc Park and Fairfield Lakes southern border, and extends into the VL2 wetlands under the ComEd wires behind Remington Trails homes. Portions of his property are not marked or fenced, especially the western section, but we’re still obligated to stay off his property at all times of the year. We need to exercise greater caution on our property during hunting season. VL2 Members must avoid crossing into this property in and outside of hunting season, since the land owner has complained to RLPD that people are trespassing on to his property.
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New Hospital in Round Lake.
1/6/2007
Announced on the Mayor's Round Lake Blog, "Advocate Health Care today announced plans for the development of a new 144-bed acute care hospital in the Round Lake area of Lake County. Advocate is partnering with the Village of Round Lake and the surrounding community to expand access to vital, high-quality health care services.
" The new hospital will be located on the southwest corner of Rt 120 and Wilson Rd, across the street from Baxter.
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Train Whistles
12/28/2006
Mayor Gentes is looking into the possibility of upgrading
Round Lake crossings. From his Blog, “At the December 18th board meeting I
brought the issue up again for the board to consider if we should direct our
management team to look into what steps we need to take, if we want to pursue
directional signals. The board agreed to research the process.” For more
information and comments see the Mayor's Blog
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Common Area Use
11/22/2006
Common Area Update
The ComEd right-of-way that runs through the Valley Lakes property as long been
a problem for illegal dumping, hunting and motorized vehicle use. ComEd is
getting serious and arresting folks who trespass on their property, as witnessed
by the new signs erected on their property. If you witness any violators you
should report it to the Round Lake Police Department at 847-270-9111. Walking
through the ComEd property to get access to the VL2 common area is allowed just
remember that hunting, dumping or use of motorized vehicles in the common space
is Not Allowed under VL2 covenant. If you witness any violations of the VL2
rules please report it to the RLPD at the above phone number. This is your
wetlands and we're responsible for maintaining it and repairing any damage done
to the wetlands.
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Beware - Make sure your shredding your personal mail before it goes in Recycling/Trash Bin!
7/24/2006
An important reminder to all residents, SHRED ALL PERSONAL DOCUMENTS before it gets thrown out or goes in to the Recycling Bin. On July 24, 2006 a landscape worker was caught rummaging through the recycling Bins on Remington Lane. RLPD confronted the man and determined that he did not take any mail of a sensitive nature. Never the less, it a cold reminder how easy it is to lose our personal data to someone who might be looking to steal an identity.
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