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SEP / OCT 2013 Volume 17 - Issue 5 Village Information 2 Recreation Programs 3 Community Develop. 4 Community News 5 Sept.-Oct. Calendars 6 Police Dept. News 7-8 Inside This Issue - AUTUMN IN WINTHROP HARBOR It’s hard to believe that we are once again transitioning from summer to fall… but the good news is that autumn is a beauti- ful time of year to be in Winthrop Harbor! Residents and visitors of all ages are invited to visit our wonderful Lake Michigan lakefront, where you will en- counter breathtaking views from sunrise to sunset. Our lakefront includes nature trails, wildlife and all that the North Point Marina has to offer. If you enjoy walking, jogging or bicycling, come to the lakefront for one of the most beautiful places to walk, jog or bike in northern Illinois! For those who delight in nature photography, you’ll find more than you can imagine to take pictures of, including spectacular views of sail- boats, wildlife and so much more. Autumn is also a time for volleyball and basketball leagues, check out the details on page 3. With our beautifully kept parks, including the 38-acres of Village Park, you’ll find fun for the whole family in Winthrop Harbor. Enjoy it all before winter sets in! ANNUAL HAUNTED HOUSE Get ready for the super-spooky, really scary, annual Haunted House! The Recreation Department is in the planning stages of this year’s Haunted House. Last year was a great success, and this year will be even better! There will be 10+ scary rooms to go through, and refreshments will be available for sale. Volunteers are needed to help with the event. The Haunted House will be open the weekend of Oct. 18th/19th. A volunteer informational meeting will be held on Monday, Sept. 23rd, at 6:30pm at the Schlader Recreation Center. Information will be posted in the newspapers and website as it becomes available. Don’t miss out on this family fun event! KIDS HALLOWEEN PARTY Kids age 10 and under… this party is for you! Our annual Kid’s Halloween Party will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26th, at the Schlader Recreation Center from 10am to 12 Noon, for all kids age 10 and under. Admission is only $3 per person. We’ll have a costume contest for all age groups, with winners receiving a prize and ribbon. There will be candy scrambles and a hayride around the park. Re- freshments will be served to all, and all children will leave with a trick -or-treat bag filled with goodies! 830 Sheridan Road Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096 Village Hall will be closed on Mon. Sept. 2nd (Labor Day) HALLOWEEN TRICK-OR-TREAT 4 TO 7 PM OCT. 31 ST PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. POSTAGE PAID EDDM RETAIL LOCAL Postal Customer Don’t Miss These Important Notifications! It’s quick and easy to make sure your correct phone num- ber(s) are in the village data- base for the mass Notification System. You can also add your e-mail! Details on page 7.

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Page 1: UTUMN IN WINTHROP HARBORwonderful Lake Michigan lakefront, where you will en-counter breathtaking views from sunrise to sunset. Our lakefront includes nature trails, wildlife and all

SEP / OCT 2013

Volume 17 - Issue 5

Village Information 2

Recreation Programs 3

Community Develop. 4

Community News 5

Sept.-Oct. Calendars 6

Police Dept. News 7-8

Inside This Issue -

AUTUMN IN WINTHROP HARBOR

It’s hard to believe that we are once again transitioning from

summer to fall… but the good news is that autumn is a beauti-

ful time of year to be in Winthrop Harbor!

Residents and visitors of all ages are invited to visit our

wonderful Lake Michigan lakefront, where you will en-

counter breathtaking views from sunrise to sunset. Our

lakefront includes nature trails, wildlife and all that the

North Point Marina has to offer. If you enjoy walking, jogging

or bicycling, come to the lakefront for one of the most beautiful places to walk, jog or

bike in northern Illinois! For those who delight in nature photography, you’ll find

more than you can imagine to take pictures of, including spectacular views of sail-

boats, wildlife and so much more.

Autumn is also a time for volleyball and basketball leagues, check out the details on

page 3. With our beautifully kept parks, including the 38-acres of Village Park, you’ll

find fun for the whole family in Winthrop Harbor. Enjoy it all before winter sets in!

ANNUAL HAUNTED HOUSE

Get ready for the super-spooky, really scary, annual Haunted

House! The Recreation Department is in the planning stages of this

year’s Haunted House. Last year was a great success, and this year

will be even better! There will be 10+ scary rooms to go through, and

refreshments will be available for sale. Volunteers are needed to help

with the event. The Haunted House will be open the weekend of Oct.

18th/19th. A volunteer informational meeting will be held on

Monday, Sept. 23rd, at 6:30pm at the Schlader Recreation

Center. Information will be posted in the newspapers and website as it

becomes available. Don’t miss out on this family fun event!

KID’S HALLOWEEN PARTY

Kids age 10 and under… this party is for you! Our annual

Kid’s Halloween Party will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26th, at the

Schlader Recreation Center from 10am to 12 Noon, for all kids age 10

and under. Admission is only $3 per person. We’ll have a costume

contest for all age groups, with winners receiving a prize and ribbon.

There will be candy scrambles and a hayride around the park. Re-

freshments will be served to all, and all children will leave with a trick

-or-treat bag filled with goodies!

830 Sheridan Road

Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096

Village Hall will be closed on

Mon. Sept. 2nd (Labor Day)

HALLOWEEN TRICK-OR-TREAT

4 TO 7 PM OCT. 31

ST

PRSRT STD ECRWSS

U.S. POSTAGE

PAID EDDM RETAIL

LOCAL Postal Customer

Don’t Miss These Important

Notifications!

It’s quick and easy to make sure your correct phone num-ber(s) are in the village data-base for the mass Notification System. You can also add your e-mail!

Details on page 7.

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Robert D. Loy, Mayor

Jana J. Lee, Village Clerk

- BOARD OF TRUSTEES -

- DEPARTMENT HEADS -

- DEPARTMENT PHONE NUMBERS -

PAGE 2 - HARBOR SHORES SEP / OCT 2013

Harbor Shores newsletter, Volume 17, Issue 5, SEP / OCT 2013. Published bi-monthly by the

Village of Winthrop Harbor, 830 Sheridan Rd, Win-throp Harbor, IL 60096. Editor: Mike Bitton Next Issue Deadline: OCT. 10th. Submissions: Drop off at Village Hall, mail to above address, or submit on-line at www.winthropharbor.com/submissions.

Village of Winthrop Harbor 830 Sheridan Road

Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096

Phone: 847-872-3846 Fax: 847-872-0639

E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.winthropharbor.com

- VILLAGE HALL BUSINESS HOURS -

Monday through Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Village Meetings Open to the Public

Mayor Robert Loy, the Board of Trustees and Village staff encourage resi-

dents to attend the Village Board and committee meetings, held monthly at

Village Hall or the Schlader Memorial Recreation Center. We value the input

that our residents provide, and are committed to addressing all questions and

concerns in a constructive, positive manner. Please consider joining us at any

of the meetings listed in the table below:

Trustee Departments

Kimberly Braden Com. Development

Dana McCarthy Police / EMA

Fritz Weiss Recreation

Robert Marabella Public Works

Timothy Neargarder Finance

Richard Robards Fire / EMS

Joel Brumlik, Chief Police / EMA

Pat DiPersio, Director Community Dev.

Scott Fuller, Director Parks & Recreation

John Hogan, Supt. Public Works

Jana Lee, Director Administration / HR

Brian Haske, Act. Chief Fire / EMS

Lisa Shaw, Director Finance

Board / Committee Meets Every Time Location

Village Board of Trustees 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. Village Hall

Planning & Zoning Board 2nd Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Village Hall

Economic Development Com. 2nd Wednesday 6:00 p.m. EMA Building

Recreation Advisory Com. 2nd Monday 7:00 p.m. Schlader Building

Administration 847-872-3846

Community Development 847-872-3846 x 255

Fire / EMS 847-872-5957 *

Finance 847-872-3846 x 244

Parks & Recreation 847-746-3505

Police / EMA 847-872-2131 *

Public Works 847-872-5275

* FOR EMERGENCIES DIAL 911

Water & Sewer Rate Revisions

The Village of Winthrop Harbor obtains its water supply from the Lake

County Water District (LCWD). Over the past few years the LCWD has in-

creased its rates to the Village, and the Village must now adjust its rates to

its residents accordingly. Ordinance 2013-O-17 was passed on Sept. 3, 2013

with the new rates applying to all bills issued on or after Sept. 15, 2013.

Full details of the new Ordinance can be viewed at Village Hall during busi-

ness hours, or any time on-line at www.winthropharbor.com. Following are

the new rates for water and sewer service:

For the first 5,000 gallons of water per quarter, the minimum charge

has changed from $11.00 to $13.00. For all usage in excess of 5,000 gal-

lons per quarter, the rate has changed from $4.02 to $4.65 per 1,000 gal-

lons.

The minimum charge for sewer has changed from $12.00 to $20.00 per

quarter. For all usage in excess of 5,000 gallons of water per quarter, the

sewer rate remains unchanged at 20 cents per 1,000 gallons.

For the new rates for users outside the Corporate limits, and additional in-

formation about this Ordinance, please visit www.winthropharbor.com.

Visit the on-line Calendar for updates on village meetings and events!

www.winthropharbor.com

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LADIES VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE — Winthrop

Harbor Recreation is seeking teams for this year’s ladies

indoor volleyball league. The

season begins Thursday, Oct.

3rd, and ends in January.

Games will be played on

Thursday nights from 7-

10pm. Max number of teams

for the league will be eight.

Fees are $275 per team, spon-

sors are welcome. There will

be a one-time additional fee of

$10 per non-resident for the season. Games are played

with rally scoring system. Teams wanting to register or

those looking for more info, please contact Scott at 847-

746-3505. Spots will be filled on a 1st come, 1st served

basis.

WALK’N WALK’N — Looking for a way to stay in

shape this winter while staying indoors? The Schlader

Recreation Center will be open for walking from 8 to

10am on Monday through Friday. Use the gym to walk

and talk while you stay warm and dry! (the gym will be

closed on Sept. 2nd, and again Oct. 14th thru 21st.)

Are you a stay-at-home parent with young children,

looking for another way to get a little exercise? Begin-

ning Sept. 3rd, from 10-11 am on Mondays thru Fridays

adults are welcome to let the kids play in the gym while

the adults walk laps. The Recreation Department has a

few items for kids to play with, and toys/bikes brought

from home are also welcomed. (The Rec. staff is not re-

sponsible for supervising children.) This program runs

through the winter.

TEEN DANCE — As the kids begin school once again,

the Recreation Board begins the monthly Teen Dances at

the Schlader Recreation Center. The first dance of the

school year will be on Friday, Sept. 13th from 7-10pm.

Dances are for 5th-8th grade residents of Winthrop Har-

bor. All students must show their North Prairie school

ID. For those attending alternative or home schools, a

photo dance ID must be obtained from the Recreation

Department.

Regular school dress code is enforced at the Teen Danc-

es. Once a child enters the dance they are not allowed to

leave the building until 10pm unless a parent comes to

the door to pick them up. Admission is $3 per child, and

pizza & pop is available for purchase during the dance. If

you would like more information or would like to help

chaperone, please call the Recreation Department in ad-

vance.

ACTIVITY NIGHT FOR 3rd/4rd GRADERS— Fri-

day, September 20th, from 7pm – 9pm, the Schlader

Bldg. will be open to 3rd and 4th grade students who live

in the Village of Winthrop Harbor. Activities scheduled

for the evening will include music, various games (board

games/card games), open gym, and slices of pizza and

cups of soda are available to purchase for $1, and $.50.

Admission will be $3 at the door, and no one who enters

the building will be allowed to leave before 9pm unless

that child’s PARENT comes to the door to pick them up.

We ask that ALL parents picking up their child at 9pm

to please come inside and walk out with your child. This

is a Recreation Board sponsored event. If you would like

to be a chaperone, please call the Rec. Dept. in advance.

Call Recreation with questions at 847-746-3505.

SKATE PARK OPEN THRU OCT. 31ST — The

Winthrop Harbor skate park remains open through Oct.

31st, free of charge. The skate park is unsupervised and

all participants skate at their own risk. Helmets and

other safety gear are strongly recommended. The ramp

areas are closed when wet. Bicycles are prohibited inside

the skate park. All skate park rules are posted at the

entrance gate to the park. Enjoy!

YOUTH BASKETBALL SIGN-UPS — Starting

Sept 30th and continuing

until Nov. 1st, registrations

will be accepted for this

year’s Youth Basketball

League in Winthrop Harbor.

The league is divided by age

groups, 1st grade through 8th

grade. League fees are $60

for Winthrop Harbor resi-

dents, and $70 for non-

residents. A sheet will be

given out at the time of reg-

istration, stating start dates and times for practices (end

of November), and games (start of January). 1st – 4th

graders will play on Saturdays starting at 9am, and 5th –

8th graders will play on Sundays starting at 1pm. All age

groups are co-ed, and each team will practice one night a

week from November through the end of the season,

which ends in March. Registrations will be taken at the

Schlader Recreation Center or the Village Hall from 8am

– 4pm Monday – Friday. Please call 847-746-3505 with

questions.

SEP / OCT 2013

RECREATION PROGRAMS

HARBOR SHORES - PAGE 3

haunted house & Halloween party! (See PG. 1)

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EDC News

“Believe and you’re halfway there” Harry S. Truman

President Truman was known for many quotes, but his true lega-

cy was in the accomplishments achieved during his time in office.

He thought big things and worked hard to see them realized.

Whether planning for change at the national level, or in our case

for the village, believing that a shared vision founded in best in-

tentions can be realized through hard work is a must.

Since early spring a group consisting of members from the Vil-

lage Board, the Planning & Zoning Board and the Economic De-

velopment Commission has been working with a land planning

consultant to create draft codes and ordinances that are intended

to encourage development around our Metra stop. The work de-

rived from implementing a plan adopted by the village in 2005

known as the Station Area & Streetscape Plan that envisions

mixed-use development at the corner of Sheridan Road and 7th

Street and along 7th Street down to the train station. It imagines

creating a vibrant downtown corridor consisting of a variety of

uses from retail shops/offices to housing options and potentially

even a hotel/inn.

The effort in the past few months consisted of gathering input

from the working group and the community, giving us a chance

to work toward a plan that we all have had a chance to create

together. There will be more opportunities for public input in the

coming months when the new codes will go before the Planning

& Zoning and Village Boards for final consideration.

If you have questions about this topic or any of the economic

development plans of the Village please contact Community De-

velopment Director, Pat DiPersio at 847-872-3846 Ext 255 or by

email at [email protected].

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

As we near the end of another busy summer season filled with

special events we wanted to take a moment to thank all those who

get involved in making the village a great place to live and visit.

The list is long and starts with the Village Board, but it also in-

cludes many, many volunteers who give tirelessly of their time to

bring what starts out as only an idea, to reality. So the next time

you see someone who you know is helping organize or run any of

the events in the village, from the Memorial Day Parade to Har-

bor Fest, take the time to thank them, or better yet ask how you

can get involved. We are sure they would welcome your involve-

ment.

Welcome New Business!

It seems like there is always somewhere new to shop in down-

town Winthrop Harbor. Here’s the latest;

DK Italian Kitchen

1039 Sheridan Road

Tuesday – Thursday 4pm to 9pm

Friday – Saturday 4pm to 10pm

(847) 731-9179 reservations and carry-out phone orders

www.dkitaliankitchen.com

"You deserve good food; get in here" - Chef Dave

Classic Italian food prepared the way you like it; full of flavor

and tasty sauces!

Command Fitness

1201-1203 Sheridan Rd

224-789-7453

Mon-Friday: 5am - 7am ; 9am - 11am; 3pm - 8pm, Sat 6am-

6pm, Sun 7am-1pm www.commandfitnessllc.com

Ready to get in shape! From Boot Camp to the revolutionary

TXR Suspension training system along with consultations with

dietitians this new center has everything you need for both your

diet and your workout.

Zuha Trading (Cigarettes and More)

1209 Sheridan Rd

847-644-7899

Mon-Sat: 10am – 7pm

See what other local businesses have to offer by checking out

our Spotlight on Local Business at www.facebook.com/

ExploreWinthropHarbor

Chamber of Commerce News

If you are a local business owner we would love to see you at

one of our networking events. We meet on the 3rd Wednesday of

each month at Norstates Bank from 7:30-9:00am. Donuts and

coffee are provided. If you would like to be added to our email

list to receive meeting updates, please visit our web site on-line

at www.cocwh.com. Thank you for shopping local.

SEP / OCT 2013

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SEP / OCT 2013

Winthrop Harbor Lions Club The Winthrop Harbor Lions are in full swing this fall.

With three upcoming events, the Lions Club is continu-

ing its commitment to community service. Our first

event is Canine Companions for Independence,

which is on Tuesday, September 10 at the Schlader

Building at 6:30 p.m. If you’ve ever wondered about Ca-

nine Companions, now is your chance to really discover

what they’re about with a demonstration by dogs and

participants that have been trained through this organi-

zation. Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) is a

non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people

with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance

dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partner-

ships. This event is free and open to all because we know

you’ll be amazed at what these well-trained dogs can do.

For more information, visit our Facebook page online at:

www.facebook.com/WinthropHarborLionsClub.

Our second event is our Spaghetti Dinner, which is

Saturday, September 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Schlader

Building. Tickets are $6 in advance and $7 at the door,

and they can be purchased from any Lions member.

They can also be purchased at the following Lions busi-

ness Locations: Lion Peter Brush at Edward Jones 7th

Street, Lion Debbie Coan at American Family in the Pla-

za and Lion Chris Redic at State Farm Insurance on

Sheridan Road. Your support of our Spaghetti Dinner

will help us continue to help others. Thanks to business-

es and individuals, we have been successful in providing

assistance to children and adults in need of eye exams,

glasses and hearing aids. We have also sponsored chil-

dren attending Camp Lions and have sponsored local

sports teams. We also provide $3,000 in scholarships,

which are presented annually to Zion High School gradu-

ates in addition to the countless of other community ser-

vice we provide.

Our third event is Candy Days, which is Friday, Octo-

ber 11. Candy Days is the premiere fundraiser for the

services and programs provided to the hearing & visual-

ly impaired. Each year, we strive to raise more and more

money for our cause. Make sure you bring some extra

cash to donate, and we will see you on the roads in Win-

throp Harbor.

As always, please join us every Wednesday at BINGO at

the Schlader Building. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and regu-

lar Bingo starts at 7 p.m. Recently added, Hot Dog Har-

bor provides our concessions so come on out, grab some

food and try your luck at Bingo.

If you love what we are doing, come to a meeting. We hold

public meetings at 7 p.m. at Stone Creek every fourth

Thursday of the month. We hope to see you there.

Winthrop Harbor AARP The Winthrop Harbor AARP Chapter #871 will provide a

video presentation at 1pm on Tuesdays, Sept. 17th and

Oct. 15th at the Community Center on 7th Street. There

will be National Geographic video presentations about our

national parks at both sessions. Refreshments will be

served. New members and guests are always welcome. For

questions, please call Jerry Larson at (847) 746-6567, or e-

mail him at [email protected].

Winthrop Harbor Toys 4 Our Tots It’s the time of year when we begin working on the Toys 4

Our Tots program. This is a volunteer program, funded

entirely by donations. With your help we can continue to

extend a hand to those in need during the 2013 Holiday

season. Please help us make this a joyous holiday for

those in need. All donations are greatly appreciated.

Anyone who would like to help with a donation can do so

by taking or mailing the donation to the Village of Win-

throp Harbor, 830 Sheridan Rd., Winthrop Harbor, IL

60098. Or you may drop off at the Schlader Recreation

Center at 2700 9th Street. Please make checks payable to

“WH Toys 4 Our Tots.”

Last year we were able to help over 30 families, including

over 70 children and several seniors. Over the coming

months we will have our donation cans and toy bins out at

various businesses. Every donation made goes to a WH

family, and every donation counts. Thank you for your

tremendous support.

WH Toys 4 our Tots Committee

Pam Humphres, Cindy Loy, Scott Fuller

COMMUNITY NEWS

PAGE 5 - HARBOR SHORES

Have an Opinion? Join your fellow residents in helping to shape our community by sharing your thoughts and opinions with the Village Board and Committees. The Plan-ning & Zoning committee meets the 2nd Tuesday each month, and the Economic Development committee meets the 2nd Wednesday each month. Attending these meetings is a great place to start in sharing your thoughts on how to better our commu-nity! Check the online community calendar for meet-ing times and locations.

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HARBOR SHORES - PAGE 6 SEP / OCT 2013

SEPTEMBER 2013

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EVERY MONDAY EVERY TUESDAY EVERY WEDNESDAY EVERY THURSDAY EVERY FRIDAY

OCTOBER 2013

Walk’n Walk’n—SB Boy Scouts 7pm—CC

Walk’n Walk’n—SB

Walk’n Walk’n—SB

Walk’n Walk’n—SB

EVERY MONDAY EVERY TUESDAY EVERY WEDNESDAY EVERY THURSDAY EVERY FRIDAY

Walk’n Walk’n—SB Boy Scouts 7pm—CC

Walk’n Walk’n—SB

Walk’n Walk’n—SB Lions BINGO 7pm –SB

Walk’n Walk’n—SB

Walk’n Walk’n—SB

Walk’n Walk’n—SB Lions BINGO 7pm –SB

Village Board

SB= Schlader Bldg. CC= Com. Center

Village Board

SB= Schlader Bldg. CC= Com. Center

TEEN DANCE 5th-8th Grades 7-10pm—SB

Village Hall Closed

E.D.C.

HAUNTED HOUSE

Get your costumes ready for Halloween!

KID’s

HALLOWEEN

PARTY

TRICK

OR TREAT

4 -7pm

TEEN DANCE 5th-8th Grades 7-10pm—SB

Activity Night 3rd/4th Grades

7-9pm—SB AARP Meeting

1pm-CC

Lion’s Spaghetti Dinner

5-7pm—SB

Lion’s Meeting 7pm—Stone Creek

Lion’s Meeting 7pm—Stone Creek

AARP Meeting 1pm-CC

Youth Basketball Sign-ups Begin

Ladies Volleyball League

Season Begins

Skate Park Closes On October 31st

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HARBOR SHORES - PAGE 7 SEP / OCT 2013

Benton Township offers a variety of services to

citizens of all ages. For more info, call Supervi-

sor Jan Suthard at 847-746-2100 or visit

www.bentontownship.com.

Fall Vaccine Clinic, September 27th, 9 am till 1 pm

at Township office. Flu, Pneumonia, Whooping Cough

& Shingle Vaccines given by certified pharmacist. Dis-

count on all vaccines. Credit cards, Cash & Medicare ac-

cepted.

Corporate Community Adult Spelling Bee Thurs-

day, Nov. 14th at North Point Community Church, 9th St.

& Lewis Ave. in Winthrop Harbor. Refreshments begin

at 6 pm; BEE starts at 7 pm. Spectators welcome. There

is a $5 guest fee (includes refreshments). All proceeds go

to support Coalition for Healthy Communities. Ques-

tions, please call Jan at 847-746-2100.

Free Thanksgiving meal Nov. 28th from noon to 2

pm at the Schlader Building on 9th St. in Winthrop Har-

bor. Sponsored by Eternal Word Prayer Community

Church. For Reservations call: 847-746-2100 or email

[email protected].

Community Caregivers Support Group: meets the 4th

Monday of every month from 6 pm till 7 pm at the Zion

Benton Public Library. Sponsored by Coalition for Healthy

Communities.

Save Money with FREE Discount Prescription Drug

Card. Pick up card at Township office or go to

www.coast2coastrx.com, to print card. This card allows

all Township residents-regardless of income, age, or

health status to save on the cost of medications.

Electronic Recycling: Zion Public Works bldg. 3220 27th

St. first & third Saturday, 9 am till Noon. No fee.

Dial-A-Ride Expansion for ALL Benton Township resi-

dents. Service available Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to

5:30 pm. Must call 1-800-201-6446 one day in advance to

secure a seat. Area served: anywhere in Benton or Zion

Township. For medical appointments you can call 1 week

in advance to reserve a seat. Medical appointments must

be Tuesday or Thursday only. Hours: 8:30 am till 3:30 pm.

Medical appointments include Waukegan & Gurnee loca-

tions.

FREE Amplified Phone Applications: neither age nor

income a requirement. Pick up at Township office.

Accepting non-perishable food, health/beauty prod-

ucts/ & used eye glasses.

Village Notification System From time to time there is a need to notify residents of a

certain neighborhood, or the entire village, of an im-

portant matter of concern or safety. The Village Notifica-

tion System is one method used to quickly reach out to

residents and businesses by telephone, e-mail or even

SMS/text messaging. The system database is updated

quarterly using information from telephone service pro-

viders, which exclude unlisted numbers. Residents may

log-in to edit their entry in the database, to change or

add phone numbers, e-mail address and SMS numbers.

To view or edit your entry in the database, simply visit

www.winthropharbor.com and click on the “Notification

POLICE DEPARTMENT

www.whpd.org

System” link. On that page click the link to “Edit or de-

lete my info” and follow the prompts.

Avoid Becoming a Burglary Victim!

The Police Department reminds all residents and busi-

nesses that burglaries can and do occur at all times of

the day or night. Taking steps to avoid becoming a victim

of these property crimes can greatly reduce the likelihood

that these burglars will visit your home or business.

The single most important step you can take is to keep

doors locked on your home and vehicles. Next, do not

leave items of value in plain view in your vehicle. Never

leave your purse or wallet, a GPS unit or other items

where they can be seen through the windows. For your

residence, it’s smart to have exterior lighting on at night,

as most burglars prefer to work in the dark. Equally as

important, all residents are encouraged to call the Police

non-emergency line (847-872-2131) when observing sus-

picious people, vehicles or activity. We are happy to come

out to check on the situation to ensure everyone’s safety

and security. For additional tips on how to avoid becom-

ing a burglary victim, visit the PD website at

www.whpd.org.

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Soliciting in Winthrop Harbor The Police Department would like to address

the issue of door-to-door solicitations for cash

which have been reported on numerous occa-

sions recently.

Per village Ordinance §117.01, paragraph (4)

the definition of Solicitor includes any person,

charitable organization or business entity en-

gaged in the act of soliciting “Seeking to obtain

gifts or contributions of money, clothing, or oth-

er valuable thing for the support or benefit of

any charitable or non-profit organization, asso-

ciation, corporation, or project.” Full details of

Chapter 17 may be viewed on-line at the village

site: www.WinthropHarbor.com, or during busi-

ness hours at Village Hall.

§117.06 of the Ordinance provides for a Certifi-

cate of Registration which must be obtained by

any person desiring to solicit in the Village. Ap-

plication for the Certificate or Registration is

made with the Village Clerk, who submits the

application information to the Police Depart-

ment for review. It is important to note that the

issuance of the Certificate is not an endorse-

ment by the Village.

§117.04 of the Ordinance allows residents who

do not desire solicitations, in whole or in part, to

indicate such by posting one of three Notices at

their doorway. For your convenience these No-

tices are provided at right.

§117.05 states “It shall be the duty of every so-

licitor going onto any premises in the village

upon which a residence as herein defined is lo-

cated to first examine, if attached, the notice

provided for in §117.04 and be governed by the

statement contained on that notice. If the no-

tice states "Only solicitors registered in Win-

throp Harbor are invited", then the solicitor not

possessing a valid certificate of registration as

provided for herein shall immediately and

peacefully depart from the premises; and if the

notice states "Solicitation by distribution of

printed materials is not invited", then the solici-

tor whether registered or not, shall immediately

and peacefully depart from the premises and no

printed materials shall be distributed by such

solicitor; and if the notice states "No solicitors

invited", then the solicitor, whether registered

or not, shall immediately and peacefully depart

from the premises.

Any person violating the provisions of the Ordi-

nance may be fined $50 on the first offense and

$100 on subsequent offenses. The Ordinance

includes other provisions and is available for

review at www.WinthropHarbor.com.

ONLY

SOLICITORS

REGISTERED IN

WINTHROP HARBOR

ARE INVITED

SOLICITATION BY

DISTRIBUTION OF

PRINTED

MATERIALS IS

NOT INVITED

NO

SOLICITORS

INVITED