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Diana O'Kelly, Township Supervisor

April 20, 2022

Tax Bills Are on Their Way

Keep an eye out! Property tax bills are on their way soon.

The 2021 property tax bills (payable in 2022) will be mailed out the first week of May. Due dates for this year are June 6th, 2022 and September 6th, 2022.

To learn about the various ways to pay,

visit lakecountytreasurer.info/waystopay. Click on each payment option for more details. Have a question? Give the Treasurer's office a call at

(847) 377-2323 or e-mail them.

Grand Dominion Home Show, Saturday April 23

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Saddlebrook Craft Fair April 23 and April 24

Saddlebrook Farms Spring Craft Show

You are invited to come to our Annual Craft Show on Saturday, April 23 and Sunday, April 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Lake Lodge, located at 2601 Saddlebrook Drive. Saddlebrook is located off Peterson Rd. and Behm Lane, just east of Route 60.  There will be crafts, arts, jewelry, baked goods and books just to name a few. Gifts for all seasons, birthdays, anniversaries, showers and holidays. Come on out!


Events at Fremont Township

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Shredding Event May 7

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We have scheduled a document paper shredding event for Saturday, May 7 from 8:30 am til 11:30 am.at the Fremont Administration Building. Enter through the highway department at 22376 Erhart Road.


You may bring the equivalent of 3 boxes to shred. Staples and paper clips are fine. The most efficient way is to place your items in a paper grocery bag. No plastic bags. To keep the line moving, you will not be able to exit your car and watch the shredding.


This shredding event is for documents only. Please recycle your coupons, magazines and junk mail with your weekly recycling. They will not be accepted.


Pop your trunk and we will take the items. Do not leave your car.

We will not accept any binders or hanging file folders or electronic items because they catch on fire in the truck. If the truck fills up before 11:30, the event will be over.


We look forward to seeing you and appreciate your patience.

Learn About Borderless Transportation

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Mobile DMV Event at Fremont Township, May 24 from 10am-2pm

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Make a Wind Chime

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Kirk Players Offers Summer Programs

Summer 2022 Programs!

This summer we are offering options for all ages!

 

FREE Summer Workshops for youth and adults at Mundelein High School

 

The Youth Workshops for ages 5-13 will consist of many types of theatre games, exercises and scene work based upon their age group.

 

The Adult Workshop for ages 14 & up this summer will be Audition Techniques/Monologue Workout, taught by professional actress and acting coach Caron Buinis. This will be a fantastic opportunity for adults of all ages to prepare a monologue and learn how to improve your audition technique.

 

DATES:

Mondays

June 13

June 20

June 27

July 11

July 18

July 25

August 1

 

Youth Workshops – 6-7 p.m.

Adult Workshop-7:30-9 p.m.

 

Pre-registration is highly encouraged! Go to kirkplayers.org to register now!

 

Exploring Readers Theatre is a new class for ages 50 & up led by Kirk Players Artistic Director Gretchen Grassl and Kirk Player Bev Karns and presented with the Mundelein Park & Recreation District. We will read/perform a variety of pieces, including narrative poetry and short plays. We will work on vocal exercises, breathing, emphasis, conveying emotion and all the elements of creating a character, all without having to memorize lines!

 

Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

June 23rd-July 28th

REGISTER NOW AT https://apm.activecommunities.com/mundeleinparks/Activity_Search/exploring-readers-theater/10945


 

If you have any questions about any of these programs, please email

Gretchen Grassl at artisticdirectorgg@gmail.com


Food Pantry Needs

Many of you ask what our food pantry needs are? While we appreciate any donations, we have a shortage of taco shells, taco seasoning, sloppy joe sauce, pancake syrup, tomato soup, jello/pudding, spaghetti sauce, cornbread mix, juice, coffee, hot cocoa, toilet cleaner, body wash, laundry detergent, women's razors, shampoo, conditioner, bathroom cleaner, toilet cleaner, body lotion and mouth wash.

Fremont Township Highway Department is Hiring

Job Openings in our Highway Department:


Full-time Road Maintenance Worker - Looking for a job that has variety, plenty of outdoor time, and many opportunities to learn new skills?  Our highway department is looking for someone to join our crew of 5.  CDL required. Starting pay is $22-25, commensurate with experience.   


Seasonal Part-time Conservation Intern - Maintain and continue to develop our township’s native areas. Must be willing and able to obtain Herbicide Operator’s license and lift 50 lbs. Experience is not necessary as long as there is a willingness to learn.  


Send resumes to highway@fremonttownship.com


Brush Chipping Dates For Unincorporated Fremont Township Residents

Brush chipping dates for unincorporated Fremont Township residents residing on township roads are as follows:


May 10th – Oak Terrace

May 16th – Countryside/Steeplechase

May 23rd – Sylvan Lake

May 31st – Properties not part of an HOA on Fremont Township Roads

June 14th – West Shoreland and West Shore Park


Please have your brush out by 7am on the scheduled day. Pending weather and participation, it may take several days to finish.   


As a reminder, this service is intended for spring cleanup done by homeowners. This is not intended for lot clearing or cleanup after tree companies. Piles that do not conform with our brush chipping policy will not be chipped.


https://fremonttownship.com/departments/highway-department/brush-chipping/

Eco Corner By Jennifer Cameron


Sport fishing is a popular recreational activity around our local township and Lake County waters.  Fremont Township is home to several bodies of water some of which are catch-and-release only which helps to protect and preserve aquatic habitats by maintaining the general ecological balance and specific populations of various fish species.  Before you bait that hook, cast that line, or find that recipe, be sure to investigate and follow all online and on-site posted rules and regulations in areas where keeping your catch may be allowed.  Ensuring the health of our local fisheries requires a commitment to a code of angling ethics such as keeping the watershed clean, properly disposing of monofilament line, avoiding the introduction and/or use of aquatic nuisance species, and helping others to apply sport fishing conservation practices. Finally, don't forget your valid fishing license!

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Informational links: 


(1).  https://www.ifishillinois.org/catch_release/ethics.html


(2).  https://www.lcfpd.org/things-to-do/recreation/fishing/


(3).  https://www.ifishillinois.org/catch_release/index.html


(4).  https://www.visitlakecounty.org/Fishing



Program Ending May 31-Help us Spread the Word -There is Help with Com Ed Bills if you Meet the Income Guidelines

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50 and Over and Looking for Things to Do?

The Mundelein Park District Regent Center's Programs are open! Call 847 566-4790 with questions. Click here to see the April calendar. You don't have to live in the park district boundaries to enjoy their programs.

Your Donations Go To Local Rescues

The local animal shelters are in need of sheets, towels, small throw rugs and blankets. There is a bin on our front porch at 22385 Route 60, Mundelein, if you have any old bedding you would like to donate. No pillows! The donations get distributed to local shelters. We also accept leashes, collars, toys, pet food etc.

Recycle Items at Fremont Township

Our shoe bin is also on our front porch and we are accepting shoes to be recycled and reused. We recycled 1547 pounds of shoes last year. Please tie or rubberband the shoes together when you drop them off.


We accept yarn in our office.


We accept eyeglasses and hearing aids in our office.


We accept American Flags in our office.


The textile bin is also open and is located in our parking lot. Click here to see what we accept.

What Are We Able to Put in the Textile Box in the Parking Lot?

Please use our white textile bin in our parking lot to recycle your items.

We accept new, gently used and worn.

This is a full-circle program. Your donations of new and gently used clothing and textiles -which will be reused- allow us to continue programs and recycle any worn-out/stained items we receive, turning them into usable new products.

Please put shoe donations in the bin on our front porch.

Acceptable Items

  • Blouses and shirts
  • Coats and jackets
  • Dresses
  • Halloween costumes
  • Hats and scarves
  • Pants, shorts and jeans
  • Pet clothing
  • Socks (single or in pairs)
  • Suits and tuxedos
  • Swimsuits
  • Sweaters and sweatshirts
  • Ties
  • Undergarments
  • Backpacks
  • Belts
  • Purses and handbags
  • Tote Bags
  • Bedspreads
  • Duvets
  • Comforters
  • Sheets
  • Blankets
  • Quilts
  • Curtains
  • Drapes
  • Sofa Covers
  • Table linens
  • Towels and washcloths
  • Stuffed Animals

Email Us With Your Comments For Our Board of Trustees

If you have comments for our board, and can't make our meetings, please email Chris McCann at clerk@fremonttownship.com with your comments.
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If you need to contact me, please call the office at 847 223-2847 or my cell at 847 833-1019.
  
Diana O'Kelly
Fremont Township Supervisor  

Fremont Township Representatives


    

Diana O'Kelly

Supervisor


Alicia Dodd

Highway Commissioner


Joe Herchenbach

Assessor


Christina McCann 

Clerk 


Trustees

Connie Shanahan

Jeri Atleson

Keith Voss

Nick Dollenmaier



Next Board Meeting, May 9, 2022

6:30 pm Board Meeting