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Warren News
September 2014
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3rd Annual
Recycle-O-Rama
October 4
Pages 6 & 7
And the Winner Is...
After six tries, the Gurnee Teen Center brought home the
trophy at the annual Gurnee Days Rib Eating Contest. Teen
Center staff, Jamaal Malone (left) and Director Joe Doyle, won
The Exchange Club of Gurnee event.
Warren Township Center
17801 West Washington Street, Gurnee
From preschool to old school, Warren Township has you covered!
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Enjoy a traditional holiday meal with turkey and all the trimmings, served family
style and prepared by Maravela’s Catering, at the Senior Services’ annual
Holiday Party. Due to very positive feedback, the party will be held at the Senior
Center again in 2014. Seniors may choose one day to attend the Holiday Party
during the week of December 8 – 12.
Ernie Garner, the always-popular and energetic keyboard musician and DJ, will
lead diners in song and dance after lunch. He may even get someone to share
a rendition of Elvis Presley’s “Blue Christmas” again. Former Senior Center
member and professional pianist, Merrill Seal, is sure to delight attendees prior
to the luncheon. She takes requests, so be sure to offer your suggestions.
Invitations to the Holiday Party are mailed only to those registered in the Senior
Center database. Call or stop by the Senior Center to add your name to the list.
M on d ay – Fr i da y
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Top: Hector Otero and Carmen Melendez sing along with DJ Ernie Garner (with mic) at last
year’s Holiday Party. Bottom: Also enjoying the festivities are Patricia Allain and Avo Soghigian.
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DISCOVERIntermediate
THE MONET
WITHIN
Water Color Class
Nancy Long will teach a continuation of the Water Color Class she taught last year. If you would like
to continue learning to paint, the class is offered in a four-week session. You may pick up the supply
list in the office. The same supplies are needed for this class that were needed in 2013, EXCEPT that
instead of a picture to copy, you should bring a photo that you actually took or a small object or two
that you could draw. The cost of the four-week session is $30.
Tuesdays, October 7 – 28.
1 – 3 p.m.
Registration: Begins Tuesday, September 16
Instructor Nancy Long, standing, offers a suggestion to Jackie Hayes during the Beginning Water Color class.
COMPUTER GEEKS NEED NOT APPLY
iPad II Class Takes It to Next Level
Eric Dolence and Jamaal Malone are teaching an iPad class for seniors who use their tablets
regularly. The class is three days and you may sign up for one, two or all three days. Monday, the
topic will be “Settings” and will include each type of setting. Wednesday covers the “how to” of
e-mailing from an iPad, plus an explanation of applications from the Apple Store, including how to
download apps, organize them and make folders. Friday will be devoted to an iPad Roundtable where
you can bring up any questions or issues from the first two classes that you would like to discuss
further. Registration begins Tuesday, September 9.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, September 29, October 1, and October 3
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Jamaal Malone works with students in the first iPad class taught at the Senior Center.
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High wa y D epa rtmen t
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H E AV Y V E H I C L E B A N
No Overnight Parking
on Township Roads
Because of damage, the Town Board recently
passed an ordinance that limits the parking of
vehicles in excess of 20,000 pounds and trailers
on Township roads. Recreational vehicles, boats,
ATVs, truck campers, other heavy vehicles
Annual Leaf Collection begins October 20
The annual leaf collection in unincorporated Warren Township begins Monday, October 20, and runs
through the week of November 24. Days of the week for each unincorporated area are listed at
www.warrentownship.net. Click on Departments, then “Highway,” then “Leaf Collection Program.”
and trailers may not park on Township roads,
parkways or sidewalks between 10 p.m. and
6 a.m. Violators are subject to a $150 per day
fine issued by Lake County Sheriff’s deputies.
If you have questions about the ordinance, call
Ryan M. Johnson, Esq., at 847-244-1101, *125.
Six leaf collections by Waste Management are planned. Occasionally, poor weather may slow the
process. After the vacuum truck makes its final run through a neighborhood, it does not return to collect
additional leaves.
• Leaves should be raked to curb beginning at edge of the pavement and no more than 5’ in width.
• Leaves should not block culverts or storm sewer openings; this could pose drainage problems in
heavy rains or snow.
• Leaves may not include other debris such as cans, paper, rocks, logs, brush or construction
materials. These items could damage equipment or cause injury to crew.
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Brush Pickup Reminder
• Brush may not include yard waste,
which is anything that is bagable.
• Brush may not be put in the roadway;
homeowners are liable for damage to
passing cars.
FUN FOR
ALL Recreation...
a top priority of Warren Township
Warren Special Recreation Association
Youth Sports
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Inspiring people with disabilities through meaningful recreation.
WSRA Fall Brochure
Check it out at www.warrentownship.net.
Programs include:
• Autism Movement Therapy: ages 3-12
Combines music and movement.
• Winter Wonder Camp: ages 5-21
Lots of fun during winter break.
• Critics Corner: ages 18 and older
Watch and discuss movies each month.
• Snowshoeing: ages 13 and older
Learn and practice for Special Olympics.
Warren Youth Baseball 14U All-Stars’ record-setting season of
21 – 5 was the best ever by a Warren Youth Baseball all-star team. Team
achievements include Northern Illinois All Star League, champions; Lake
Zurich Bear Claw Tournament, champions; Grayslake AJR Tournament, 2nd
place; and Grant Memorial Day Tournament, 3rd place.
The roster included Clark Anderson, Brett Bardi, Noah Beausoleil, Benjamin Block
Glickman, Jayson Bozek, Brandon Dietz, Zachery Gleason, Jacob Kazik, Teddy
Lowe, Kyle McCasland, Brett McCollum, Jake Walker and Nicholas Wisowaty.
Coaches were Rob Gleason, Tom McCollum, Don Dietz and Marc Bardi.
The All-Star team is an extension of the Warren Youth Baseball house league. It
provides players with a more competitive experience and gives participants an
alternative to full-time travel with enhanced players development to elevate their
game within the baseball community.
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Recyling & Paper Shredding
Shr ed you r s e n s i t i v e d o c u me n t s ( o ld t a x re t u rn s , b a n k & credit card statements, etc.).
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S pons or ed by Wa r r e n Township & Solid Waste Agency of Lake County, SWALCO
C E L E B R AT E E A R T H
You Can Bring...
CDs, DVDs,
Cassettes
Electronics
Fire
Extinguishers
Car Seats
Sensitive
Documents
for Shredding
Propane
Tanks
Shoes of
all types:
athletic,
sandals,
work, etc.
Smoke and
Fire Alarms
No Tires
Gently
Used
Books
Corks
(No
Plastic)
Crayons
and
Keys
Batteries: Alkaline,
Rechargeable,
Sealed Lead Acid and
Wet Cell Style
Watches,
Eyeglasses
& Accessories
Cell
Phones
Fluorescent Light Bulbs
(no florescent tube lights)
Latex Paint (Charge)
$1.50 per quart
$2.50 per gallon
$8.00 per 5 gallon
NO OIL BASED
PAINT ACCEPTED
No Used Motor Oil
Food Drive
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3RD A N N U A L E N V I R O N M E N TA L FA I R & F O O D D R I V E
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YEAR OF AMNESTY
County to Recover
Inappropriate
Tax Exemptions
Assessor’s O f f ice
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As of June 1, 2014, The Chief County
Assessment Office gained the authority
to recapture taxable value in instances
where property owners received
a Homestead Exemption benefit
inappropriately. Throughout 2014, the
Assessment Office will offer an amnesty
period in order to gain maximum
compliance prior to adding taxable value
to property tax values in 2015.
If you have a homestead benefit that you
are not eligible for, please contact the
Chief County Assessment Office at
847- 377-2050.
The Senior Homestead Exemption lowers the equalized assessed value of seniors’ property by $5,000. This
exemption may be claimed in addition to the Homestead Limited Exemption that is available to all property
For more information on the new law
owners who have lived at the property on or before January 1 of the taxable year. Individuals qualify for
and to help you determine if you are
the Senior Exemption by having reached age 65 during the tax year or before the tax year and having lived
receiving a Homestead Exemption
on their property on or before January 1 of the taxable year. You must apply for the Senior Homestead
inappropriately, contact Holly M. Baruffi,
Exemption at the Township Assessor’s Office. Please bring a copy of the deed to the property and proof of age.
deputy Warren Township assessor, at
847-244-1101, extension *207.
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Above, Laura Lee Variny assists a senior in applying for the Senior Homestead Exemption.
HANG OUT
WITH FRIENDS
Youth and Family Services
847-244-1101, extension*401
Friday Night Alternative
At FNA, kids in grades 6 – 8 hang out with friends on Friday
nights in a fun, safe environment. Sponsored by Warren
Township Youth and Family Services and supported by
parent volunteers, FNA events are held once a month
throughout the school year, except in December.
Students must purchase a $15 reusable FNA Admission
Card. Register online at www.fna2014.eventbrite.com or
pick up a form at Youth and Family, 100 S. Greenleaf,
Gurnee. For more information, call 847-244-1101, ext. *401.
Dancing with a DJ
Open Gym for Basketball
Pizza and Karaoke
First dance: September 26
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Township Teen Centers
After school activities for students in grades 6 – 12.
Gurnee Teen Center
Park City Teen Center
17801 W. Washington St.
333 Teske Blvd.
847-244-1101, Ext.*459
847-596-2289
School Year Hours:
School Year Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 2 –7 p.m.
Monday – Thursday, 2 –7 p.m.
Friday, 2 –6 p.m.
Friday, 2 –6 p.m.
R E G I S T R AT I O N :
S t o p b y t h e Te e n C e n t e r n e a r y o u .
Registration form online at www.warrenteens.com.
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Gurnee and Park City Teen Centers
Both Teen Centers have many amenities such as Cooking
Club, Homework Help, movies, XBox 360, air hockey,
outdoor sports, big screen TVs and snacks.
Only at Gurnee Teen Center
Youth and Family Services
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For more i n fo r m a t i o n : www. wt y s . i n fo
CREATING MOTIVAT ED AND RESPONSIBLE KIDS!
A wo rksh o p fo r p a r e n t s o f c h i l d r e n a n y a g e
D raw ing C lub!
Based on the state-of-the-art science behind motivation and responsibility development,
Teens meet twice a month on Mondays to practice different
Dr. John Mayer, renowned author and speaker, presents specific and essential tools to
sketch techniques using pencils and paper. They will see
increase motivation and responsibility in your children.
demonstrations of cartooning and life portraits and have the
opportunity to design their own.
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Fee: None
Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O’Plaine Rd., Gurnee
Sponsored by Youth & Family Services, Warren-Newport Public Library, Community Youth Network
S afe Sitte r C l a ss!
Baby-sitting training for teens ages 11-14. The class covers
first aid, child and infant choking rescue skills and a variety
POSITIVE DISCIPLINE
A p ra ctica l a p p ro a c h t o p a r e n t i n g c h i l d r e n 3 - 1 3
of child care techniques.
Friday, October 10
9 a.m – 4 p.m.
Park City Teen Center
Hau nted House
333 Teske Blvd., Park City
Friday, October 31
Tuesday, October 21
Saturday, November 1
7 – 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $1 per entry
Designed to teach children to become responsible, respectful and resourceful members
of the family. This parenting approach is based on the understanding that the best
discipline teaches and that the parents are the teachers. Parents review such challenges
as how to defuse power struggles, build on strengths and bridge communication.
Thursday, November 6 – December 4
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Childcare: 2 – 12
Fee: $15
MIND-BODY SKILLS GROUP
Te e n a n d Ad u lt Pro g ra ms: Pr a c t i c a l s k i l l s t o d e a l wi t h l i f e ’s s t r e s s o r s
Participants gain tools for self-care to deal with such issues as stress, anxiety, depression,
grief or pain management. Learn and practice such skills as mindfulness, meditation, and
understanding emotions. Group is supportive, but is not a replacement for therapy.
Thursday, October 9 – November 20
Fee: $15
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Warren Township Center
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US POSTAGE PAID
GURNEE, IL
permit No. 1538
17801 W. Washington Street
Gurnee, Illinois 60031-5311
Located at the southwest corner of Almond Road and Washington Street
Township Officials
Suzanne D. Simpson
Supervisor
George Iler
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Residential Customer
Clerk
Gerald E. Rudd
Highway Commissioner
Charlie Mullin
Assessor
Donna L. Radke
Trustee
Ken Echtenacher, Jr.
Trustee
Contact us at 847- 244- 1101 or
f ind us on the web at w w w. warrentow nshi p. net
Bill Gill
Trustee
Mike Semmerling
Trustee
MARIANO’S, JEWEL SHARE ‘BIG’
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Donate to Food Pantry
Mariano’s donated a most generous $2,500 to the Food Pantry at its Grand Opening festivities, while Jewel gave
$1,000 at its Grand Reopening celebration. Thanks to both stores, as well as to Gurnee Wellness Group, JPV
Financial, Building Blocks Childhood Center at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Woodland and Warren Schools for fresh
produce donations, Joy Lutheran Church, BJ Sutton, Brenda Zinck, Michael Erpenbeck, William Vasilius, Anne Hollek,
Anne Hemingway, Michael Musick, Grandwood Park Civic Association, Teresa Chapman, Vincent and Cynthia Adams.
Glenda Green was employed at Warren Township for 14 years and created lasting relationships with every client with
whom she worked. Her dedication to helping those in need and to our Food Pantry was an inspiration to us all. We are
asking for donations in honor of Glenda J. Green. She will always be in our hearts.

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