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Mundelein High School Carson Beck was recently declared a National Winner in the Quill and Scroll 2018 Writing, Photo and Multimedia Contest. (Photo courtesy of Mundelein High School)

Buffalo Grove

Police Chief makes grade at FBI National Academy

The village reported that Buffalo Grove Police Chief Scott Eisenmenger recently graduated from the FBI National Academy after completing a 10-week program of study at the FBI campus in Quantico, Virginia. Eisenmenger completed undergraduate and graduate level courses pertaining to law, media, crisis management and leadership, among others. As part of the curriculum, he also endured demanding fitness challenges, including a 6.1-mile run over a hilly trail built by the United States Marine Corps. Along the run, participants must scale walls, jump through simulated windows and crawl under barbed wire obstacles. In addition to their training, participants raised funds for Concerns for Police Survivors, the family of a fallen Chicago Police commander and Special Olympics Virginia as a way of giving back to their respective communities. For more information, call 847-459-2500 or visit www.vbg.org.

Deerfield

Village to begin annual hydrant flushing program

The village announced that the Public Works Department will begin flushing all fire hydrants in Deerfield the week of April 23. Opening fire hydrants and flushing out water on an annual basis allows the Public Works Department to ensure that hydrants are in proper working condition and helps to flush sediment out of the distribution system. Signs will be posted in each area before flushing begins. The work is typically performed between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete. The village requests that residents refrain from doing laundry on the day of hydrant flushing in their area. Flushing may stir up rust that can enter washing machines and cause discoloration to certain types of clothing. In addition, it is recommended that residents flush water from their interior system through a tub spout for a few minutes to clear any possible remaining sediment. For more information, call 847-317-7245, send an email to publicworks@deerfield.il.us or visit www.deerfield.il.us.

Barrington

Chamber seeks students for annual scholarship program

The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) announced that application forms are now available for the BACC Lauren Brown Memorial Scholarship program. Scholarships (ranging from $500 to $1,500) are awarded each spring to local high school students pursuing higher education through a university, community college or vocational/trade certification program. Eligible students must be from the Barrington area or the student of a Chamber member business. To be eligible, students must complete an application and submit it with all supporting documents no later than May 1. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. In addition, the scholarship program is not based on financial need. Award recipients will be notified no later than May 7. Application forms are available online at www.barringtonchamber.com/scholarships/, via email at email@barringtonchamber.com and also at the BACC offices at 190 E. James St.. Completed application packages should be returned to: Scholarship Committee, BACC, 190 E. James St., Barrington, Ill. 60010. For more information, call 847-381-2525.

Lake Forest

Library offers series of free Money Smart Week programs

The Lake Forest Library, 360 E. Deerpath Road, is hosting a series of free programs in conjunction with Money Smart Week (April 21-29), a nationwide initiative designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. Programs include Explore Some More: All About Money (10:30 a.m. April 21), a program for families and children featuring hands-on activity stations; Funding a College Education (7-8 p.m. April 24), featuring Jerry Cebrzynski, Associate Vice President at the Lake Forest College Office of Financial Aid; and Standard & Poor’s NetAdvantage for Personal Finance (7-8 p.m. April 26), featuring Wall Street veteran Don Sovocol from S&P Global. To register, and for more information, call 847-234-0636 or visit www.lakeforestlibrary.org.

Mundelein

Mundelein High senior earns national journalism award

Mundelein High School Carson Beck was recently declared a National Winner in the Quill and Scroll 2018 Writing, Photo and Multimedia Contest. Beck, currently the assistant sports editor of the school newspaper, The Mustang, was a winner in the Sports Writing category. He is now eligible for scholarships through Quill and Scroll. Beck intends to begin studying journalism at the University of Iowa in the fall. In addition to his newspaper work, Beck served as manager of the Mundelein boys varsity basketball team and football team, and is the public address announcer for the school’s baseball program. He also is first chair bass clarinet for the MHS Honors Wind Ensemble. For more information, call 847-949-2200 or visit www.d120.org.   

Vernon Hills

Low-cost pet vaccination/microchip clinic on tap

The village announced that the Lake County Health Department’s Animal Care and Control program has partnered with the Vernon Hills Police Department to offer a low-cost pet vaccination and microchip clinic from 9 a.m. to noon April 28 at the Vernon Hills Public Works Building, 490 Greenleaf Drive. All pets brought to the clinic should be at least 4 months old. Dogs must be leashed and cats placed in carriers. The cost for pets spayed/neutered is $20 (1-year rabies vaccination and Lake County tag), $25 (1-year rabies vaccination, tag and distemper), $10 (distemper complex only) and $15 (microchip). The cost for pets not spayed/neutered is $60 (1-year vaccination and tag), $65 (1-year vaccination, tag and distemper), $10 (distemper only) and $15 (microchip). In addition, the K9 Krew will offer nail trimming for a $5 donation. For more information, call 847-377-4700 or visit www.lakecountyil.gov.    

 

–Lake County News Briefs–