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The ―Community Calendar‖ provides an opportunity to keep Village Residents informed by announcing Antioch meetings and events. To submit informa-tion, please send it by mail to 806 Holbek Dr., e-mail to sroby@antioch.il.gov or by fax to 847.838.4328 and include your name and telephone number. Articles are due by the 15th of each month. Publication is subject to review by Village staff. Thank you. Phone: 847.838.4032. Contact: Shawn Roby

Village Hall Hours

Monday: 8:30 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. Tuesday-Friday: 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Drop box slot available at the Village Hall after

Parks & Recreation Hours

Monday- Friday: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Online Registration Available

Village of Antioch—874 Main Street—Antioch, IL 60002—847-395-1000—Fax 847-395-1920 Trustees: Dennis B. Crosby, Mary C. Dominiak, Jay Jozwiak, Scott A. Pierce, Ted P. Poulos, George C. Sakas

Village Announcements and News.

WILDLIFE IN ANTIOCH The Villages new tag line ―Authentic by Nature” seems to be true. The Village of Antioch and its residents have reported sightings of Coyotes in recent months. They rarely if ever attack people

but could go after a small pet. Many have seen them in their back yards and have asked the Village staff to look into possible ways to protect their pets. The natural areas that surround the Village and abut certain developments contain Coyotes among the other wild-life that we encounter. The Village has contacted several parties about this issue and will be relaying more information in future newsletters

There are more than 50,000 Coyotes estimated to be in Illi-nois. They are territorial creatures that move about in a wide range looking for food. Hunting and trapping Coyotes can become expensive and may not produce a Coyote free Village. In addition to the humane issues surrounding their extermination, due to the territorial nature of the animal, it would not be long before newcom-ers would move in to the vacated areas. Some are becoming more brazen to people because no harm usually comes to them during an encounter. Here are some things you can do to deter the Coyotes from populated areas. Carry an air horn or other loud noise maker and use it to scare the animal away. Use ‗mace‘ or ‗pepper spray‘ to again scare the Coyote and send the message this is not someplace you should be. These two simple tactics will let the Coyote know that they should stay in their more natural en-vironments.

FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICIAL 100 YEAR

ANNIVERSARY MARCH 13 The Antioch Fire Department will hold a ceremony to honor

the 100 Year Anniversary of its creation on March 13, 2013 at An-tioch Community High School starting 7:30 p.m. Please mark your calendars to participate in this once in a lifetime event. More infor-mation and details forthcoming in the March 2013 Village Newslet-ter.

THE FIRE DEPT NEEDS YOUR HELP! The Fire Department wants to remind everyone that Snow-

covered fire hydrants, blocked access routes, and covered address markings will slow down not only the department‘s response, but also our ability to provide the necessary emergency service. There is something that you can do to help.

Everyone in the community, residents, business owners, and snow removal crews can assist the Fire Department by clearing away the fire hydrants, and keeping an area approx. four feet around the hydrant clear. Furthermore, when possible, keep the sidewalks, driveways, and entrances to a business or residence clear. The snow removal companies can help by making sure they are not placing the plowed snow in any of the above-mentioned area, which would create the hazards we are trying to avoid. Last year due to many snowstorms combined with little or no snow melting we had a situation where the snow on the ground has passed the height of a hydrant.

In this situation, the clearing of hydrants becomes crucial; and by taking the extra effort, we may all be preventing a tragedy.

The fire department wants to remind everyone that shoveling snow can be a very labor-intensive process, and anyone who may doubt his or her physical condition should take it slow and get someone to help you.

Anyone needing further information is asked to please call the Fire Department at 847-395-5511.

I-94 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT TO BEGIN

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will start a widening of Interstate 94 (I-94) from the Wisconsin Stateline to Route 173. In addition to the I-94 widening, the Route 173 over-pass will be reconstructed. Construction for this project will begin shortly and is expected to last until November 2013 (approximately 1 year). Please expect delays and plan appropriately as the con-struction progresses.

CHILD SAFETY SEAT CHECKS

The Antioch Fire Department is now offering free child safety seat checks. For more information, call the Antioch Fire Depart-ment at 847.395.5511

MARCH NEWS Don‘t forget to check out our new parks newsletter page. The parks newsletter page will keep you up-to-date

on the latest news, events, and upcoming programs. For instance currently we are taking registration for the An-nual Eggcellent Easter Adventure coming up on March 30, 2013.

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SNOW REMOVAL ORDINANCE • Persons Required to Remove Snow. The owners, occu-

pants, or lessees of lots which abut a public sidewalk are required to clear snow after two inches has accumulated. Additionally, the owner is required to clear off accumulations of ice, sleet, or freez-ing rain. The responsible person is required to maintain the side-walk in a reasonably clear condition.

• Area required to be cleared. The responsible person is re-quired to clear the lesser of 72 inches or the full width of the side-walk. Additionally, owners most closely abutting sidewalk ramps are required to clear the ramps.

Timing. Clearance should occur within 24 hours after the cessation of an event that deposits at least two inches of snow.

REMAINING VISIBLE AT NIGHT

When walking at night, wear light-colored clothing and reflective clothing or a reflective vest to be visible. Drivers are often not expecting walkers to be out after dark, and you need to give them every chance to see you, even at street crossings that have crossing signals. Be just as cautious at dawn or twilight, as drivers still have limited visibility or may even have the setting or rising sun directly in their eyes.

COMMUNITY SERVICES & EVENTS

ANTIOCH JUNIOR WOMAN‟S CLUB SCRAPBOOKERS AND CRAFTERS

Do you want to get away for the day and enjoy working on your project without the kids interrupting you. Well here is your chance. The Antioch Junior

Woman's Club presents their second "Scrappin' and Craftin' the Day Away" event on Saturday, March 2 at the VFW Hall; 75 North Avenue. Separate working and eating areas and door prizes. Lunch and dinner included all for $35.00 Details and registration form included in this edition of the Village newsletter. Questions call Margaret at 847-395-0172 or email at antiochjunior-womansclub@gmail.com

FREE FIT CLUB SATURDAY‟S Put on a few pounds during the holidays? Planning a spring

break vacation or just want to get a jump start on summer? Join Lynn Plata, Certified P90X Trainer and a fun group of fit clubbers 9:00 am Saturday mornings at The Antioch Parks and Rec Building for a FREE workout! Workouts are from the popular programs P90X, Insanity, Turbo Fire, Brazil Butt Lift and MORE! All fitness levels welcome!! Lynn also shares fitness advice, nutritional tips, group support and fitness challenges to help you reach your goals! No equipment needed however it‘s recommended to bring a towel, water bottle. Heart rate monitor and yoga mat are helpful but op-tional. Days: Saturdays 9:00-10:00 am Must be 18+ years old (sorry no children). Email LynnPlata@gmail.com for more info.

DARE THE WORLD TO SAVE THE PLANET Earth Hour is a simple idea that quickly turned into a global

phenomenon. Hundreds of millions of people around the world turn off their lights for one hour on the same night, to focus on the one thing that unites us all—our planet. On Saturday March, 23 join other village residents in turning out your lights for one hour start-ing at 8:30 p.m. It is easy to forget how much we depend on the planet for so many things like food, fuel, water and fresh air and that the actions we take—from the energy we use to the food we buy—have an effect on the world. Earth Hour is our chance to make and show our commitment to protect our planet not just for one hour a year, but every day. For more information on Earth Hour visist www.worldwildlife.org.

WHY A READING PROGRAM? WHY AT PETTY SCHOOL?

THIS IS A WIN-WIN PROGRAM. Our Volunteers win because they are working with children

that are eager to learn, doing something they really enjoy doing and are making a difference according to the Volunteers them-selves. One Volunteer is thrilled to be back in the classroom and was even more pleased to be asked to sub on occasion. We ex-pand the ―children‘s world view past the walls of the school‖ and fulfill a goal of the Principal, Alan Sax to ―build community relation-ships letting the Students internalize that they are part of a bigger future and a larger community‖.

As a new Principal, Mr. Sax was very receptive to the idea of the Reading Program and is very comfortable having Volunteers help his staff. Mr. Sax relayed a story from one of our young stu-dents. Petty School has a VIP Day which has replaced Grandpar-ents Day since most students have a VIP in their life that is not necessarily a Grandparent. The student asked if he could invite the ―Reader‖ which is what the Volunteers are called by the Stu-dents. They read to us during our time in the classroom. Heart-warming to say the least!

Bottom line – the children are excited and happy to see us and it‘s working. Please consider donating your time to this worth-while effort.

OPEN ARMS MISSION SEEKS DONATIONS FOR

EASTER FOOD BOXES Open Arms Mission Food Pantry is seeking donations to pro-

vide ham dinners to distribute to low income families for Easter. The meal boxes will provide enough food to feed a family of

eight. A donation of $25 provides a traditional Easter dinner, includ-ing a ham, potatoes, vegetables, milk and dessert. Each box also provides additional nutritious foods, said Executive Director Mary-therese Ambacher.

Donations may be made on-line at the mission‘s website, www.openarmsmission.org or by sending a donation to Open Arms Mission, PO Box 79, Antioch, IL 60002.

The food pantry, located at 1548 S. Main St., provides food weekly to many Antioch, Lake Villa and Lindenhurst senior citizens and families in need. For more information call Open Arms Mission 847-395-0309.

ANTIOCH SENIOR CENTER NEWS Free Health Screening for All Ages

March 4, 2013 (Monday) 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Senior Center Blood Pressure / Blood Sugar / Diabetes /

Cholesterol / Body Mass Index / Osteoporosis No need for appointment, just come.

Screening done by the Roselind Franklin University Health System.

*The Care Coach is also sponsoring a FREE Research Study for people 55 or older who have diabetes. Included in the study are the following free services: Sugar monitoring, Wellness exams & well-ness services. Call Paul at 847-395-0139 to enroll.

OTHER PROGRAMS & SERVICES

AT THE SENIOR CENTER: Luncheon every Monday / Wednesday / Friday,

Bingo, Dances with Live Music, Pinochle, Theme Parties, Bridge, Line Dancing Instruction, Cribbage,

Sing-A-Long Choral Group, Exercise Class, Health Screenings, Toe Nail Clinic,

Bridge & Pinochle Lessons, AARP Meetings, Social Service Information & Referrals,

Trips, Writers Club, Lending Library & Lending Medical Equipment.

For more information – Call Paul Howard at 847-395-0139

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VFW FIRST ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF Antioch Post 4551 is hosting it's First Annual Chili Cook-Off

Competition on March 23rd, 2013. Doors will open for at 2 PM end-ing with award presentations at 5 PM. The Post is located at 75 North Avenue, Antioch. Judging will be done by the patrons who come in to taste the chilies in 4 different categories. For contest-ants, there will be a $25 entry fee (per entry) and and for patron's a $5 fee at the door. There will be no advance sales of tickets. The four categories are: Exotic (to include wild game), Mild (for those who can't take the "heat" but don't want to get out of the kitchen), Suicidal (not seriously, but not for the weak stomach or faint of heart either) and Commercial (for those that claim to be master chili makers and will include businesses and catering businesses). Tro-phies and $50 cash prizes will be awarded to the first place winners in each category and a Grand Prize winner overall for $150. Other activities will be offered such as DJ music, face painting and 50/50 raffles. Other food items such as hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and soda will be offered for purchase. If interested and want to register to compete, please go to the Post website; antiochvfw.com, fill out the registration form and submit to the Post with entry fee payment by March 15th, 2013 deadline. To contact the Post please contact by either email; antiochvfw@gmail.com or phone; 847-395-5393.

COMMUNITY WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE

CREATE YOUR SUMMER BODY THIS SPRING! GET ON TRACK WITH YOUR WEIGHT LOSS

AND WELLNESS GOALS. Join our 12 –week program today and have fun learning how

to lose weight and keep it off. Each week covers a different topic on enjoying a healthier lifestyle and gives simple tips for you to try. You‘ll receive personalized coaching, weekly weigh-ins and be eligible for weekly prizes as well as the final cash prizes to our 3 biggest ―losers‖. Only $35 for the 12 weeks with all of the money going back to the participants as prizes/payouts. If you don‘t wish to compete, come for the FREE Nutrition Class portion.

Join us at the Antioch Senior Center on Wednesdays 6:45-

7:30PM or Thursdays 5:15-6PM. Please call 773.609.2789 to re-serve your spot. Our new 12-week Challenges began the first week of April.

FOX RIVER & CHAIN O‟LAKES ANNUAL CLEAN-UP:

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! On Saturday, May 4th 2013 from 8:00am to 12:00pm, the Fox

Waterway Agency is conducting its 12th Annual clean-up of the area chain O‘Lakes. The Illinois Fox River Chain O'Lakes is the busiest inland recreational waterway per acre in the entire United States. Help contribute your time and energy to the continued beautification our waterway system. The ―FWA‖ will be operating from eight locations throughout the chain and ask for your help.

To volunteer please contact John Schmidtke at John@FoxRiverSprings.com or Ken Fruh at 815-759-1941. For more information: www.FoxWaterway.com.

ANTIOCH COMMUNITY GARDEN ~

APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED NOW The Antioch Community Garden continues to grow . . . in size

and in produce donations! This growing & giving garden has do-nated almost 500 lbs. of vegetables to Open Arms Mission last year. Join in the fun this season by signing up for a garden plot. Village residents who are interested in having a plot at the commu-nity garden must submit an application by March 15th. After that date, township residents may also apply for plots. The Garden is located at Depot and Orchard streets across from Antioch Elemen-tary School. Plots are $25.00 annually for a 10ft. x 20 ft. area. Double plots are $50.00. A fence surrounds the entire garden and water is available. For more information or to obtain an application/contract form, stop by Village Hall or call Melonnie at 847-395-6963. Think Spring!!!

MARCH ON IN...HUSBAND AND WIFE ARTISTS HAVE THEIR FIRST ARTISTIC EXHIBITION IN ANTIOCH. Come and see the work of Paul and Linda Christiansen be-

ginning on March 7th at the Antioch Fine Art Gallery, located at 41380 Route 83, Antioch. The artists will be hosting an Open House on March 24 at the gallery from 1:00-3:00 pm. Paul will be showing his beautiful photography, and his wife Linda is looking forward to sharing her colorful watercolors. Come and meet the artists and enjoy some refreshments.

AYLL 12U TRAVEL BASEBALL NEEDS YOUR HELP! The 12U Antioch Sequoits Travel Baseball team will be repre-

senting AYLL - Antioch Baseball and Softball and the Antioch Com-munity in the prestigious Cooperstown, NY All-Star Village National Tournament July 6 - 12, 2013. This tournament attracts teams from all across the county and around the world. It is the only tour-nament camp of its kind, deemed America‘s first and only children‘s baseball resort where the players and their families experience everything that baseball has to offer. It is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. The team is hosting a PASTA AND TRIVIA NITE fundraiser February 22nd at the Antioch VFW to help fund the ex-perience. Reserve your team's table in the laugh-out-loud trivia contest. Cash prizes will be awarded! E-Mail: PastaTrivi-aNite@gmail.com. Advance reservation: $25 per person ($30 per person at the door). A pasta dinner and desert will be included with a cash bar available. Silent auction items will be available to bid on. Please support AYLL - Antioch Baseball and Softball's 12U Antioch Sequoits Travel Baseball team and help the team pursue the ultimate dream! If you would like to make a monetary donation or provide item(s) for the silent auction, please contact the e-mail address above. AYLL - Antioch Baseball and Softball is a 501c3 registered non-profit organization.

EARLY START PROGRAM

Antioch School District #34 provides developmental screen-ings for children ages 4 months to 3 years. To schedule an ap-pointment please call 847.838.8032.

PM&L THEATRE: SEASON 52‟S NEXT PERFORMANCE

Next Show at PM&L Theatre on Main Street: A Flea in Her Ear, a comic farce directed by Lorrie Ferguson, written by Georges Feydeau and translated by John Mortimer, runs Fri/Sat nights at 8:00 pm on April 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, and Sunday matinees at 2:30pm on April 7, 14, 21. Director Lorrie Ferguson keeps this funny farce true to the original period piece, setting the play in Paris, France in the early 1900s. Her talented cast will transport you to Europe while their silly, "adults only" hyjinks -- suspect infi-delity, mistaken identity, and more -- will keep you laughing. The plot: Raymonde suspects her husband, Victor Emmanuel, of infidel-ity and turns to her best friend, Lucienne, to help her to gain proof. They concoct a scheme - based on a perfumed letter - to trap him at the Hotel Coq d'Or in Montretout, France. In true Feydeau fash-ion, the plan misfires, complicated by mistaken identities, revolving beds, doors galore and the fact that the stupid hotel porter, Posche, is the exact double of Victor Emmanuel. Tickets: Adults $13, Stu-dents & Seniors $11. Box Office opens March 25th (847-395-3055) or visit our website prior to March 25th to download an order form. www.pmltheatre.com

Next Auditions: Nuts a drama, directed by Gigi Glerum Willding. Auditions will be April 8th & 9th at the theatre at 7:00pm. She will need 3 women (ages 25-60) and 6 men (30 years or older). Nuts is a 1979 play by Tom Topor. It is a suspenseful, psy-chological courtroom drama. For more information on auditions, please contact Gigi Willding at (847) 651-7918. The show will run May 31st to June 16th, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sun-days at 2:30pm. To find out more information, please visit our web-site: www.pmltheatre.com.

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COMMUNITY WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE (ANTIOCH & SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES)

IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO KEEP YOUR RESOLUTION! Get on track with your weight loss and wellness goals.

Join our 12 –week program today and have fun learning how to lose weight and keep it off. Each week covers a different topic on enjoying a healthier lifestyle and gives simple tips for you to try. You‘ll receive personalized coaching, weekly weigh-ins and be eligi-ble for weekly prizes as well as the final cash prizes to our 3 biggest ―losers‖. Only $35 for the 12 weeks with all of the money going back to the participants as prizes/payouts. If you don‘t wish to compete, come for the FREE Nutrition Class portion.

Join us at the Antioch Senior Center on Wednesdays 6:45-7:30PM or Thursdays 5:15-6PM. Please call 773.609.2789 to re-serve your spot. Our new 12-week Challenges began the first week of January. Don‘t worry if you‘ve missed a few weeks-you can still get great results! No excuses-start now.

WASTE MANAGEMENT E-CYCLING DROP OFF Antioch's Waste Management Facility E-cycle drop off is open

Monday through Friday from 7am to 2:30pm. There is no charge for this service and accepted items include Televisions, Monitors, Print-ers, Computers (including tablet computers), Electronic Keyboards, Facsimile Machines, Videocassette Recorders, Portable Digital Mu-sic Players, Digital Video Disc Players, Video Game Consoles, Small Scale Servers, Scanners, Electronic Mice, Digital Converter Boxes, Cable Receivers, Satellite Receivers, Digital Video Disc Re-corders. For more information, contact Waste Management at 1.800.796.9696.

A.A.R.P. CHAPTER # 387 MEETINGS. SENIORS: WHAT ARE YOU DOING TODAY?

Antioch AARP Chapter 387 is looking for members. Most people in the area don't realize that Antioch AARP is actu-

ally a public service organization. If you're looking for something to do, why don't you come to one of our meetings and find out what Antioch AARP

Chapter 387 is really about and what this group actually does. Come on out to one of our meetings see what's happening with

Antioch AARP Chapter 387. When: Second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. Where: Antioch Senior Center 817 Holbek Drive Antioch, Il 60002 Time: 1:00 p.m For more information, contact Sharon Nowak at: 847 - 395 - 5068.

"TO SERVE, NOT TO BE SERVED"

GARDEN CLUB PERENNIAL/PLANT SALE SATURDAY, MAY 18

TH SAVE THE DATE!

The annual Antioch Garden Club PERENNIAL/PLANT SALE will take place under the Centennial Park Pavilion at 701 Anita Av, Antioch (between Depot St & North Av) Hours are 10AM till 1PM, rain or shine.

The Club will be offer hundreds of member- grown perennials, vegetable seedlings and houseplants from members‘ gardens as well as homemade BAKE SALE items.

Proceeds help fund the purchase and maintenance of An-tioch‘s 4 perennial gardens, Antioch‘s Arbor Day tree purchases and horticulture scholarships. Please come and support your local grow-ers. Info at antiochgardenclub.org or 847-395-8902.

ANTIOCH PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT The Antioch Public Library District offers programs for Children,

Teens, Tweens and Adults. If you are interested in any of these pro-grams please log onto: www.apld.info or call 847-395-0874.

ANTIOCH LIBRARY BOARD MEETING Tuesday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m. General monthly meeting of the

Library Board of Trustees. The Public is welcome to attend.

MEET THE LIBRARY BOARD CANDIDATES: Wednesday, March 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Eide Room of the An-

tioch Public Library District. Come meet the candidates running for the Library Board of Trustees.

LIBRARY CLOSURE The Antioch Public Library District will close Sunday, March 31 in

observation of the Easter Holiday.

PROGRAMS All programs at the Antioch District Library are free to the public

unless otherwise noted. Registration to some events is required due to space limitations.

Yoga for Teens: Saturday, March 2 at 12:00 p.m. Improve mus-

cle tone, flexibility, and mental focus, by learning a new ways to cope with stress. Come to Yoga for Teens! This class will teach several asanas (poses) as well as breathing and relaxation techniques. Come in non-binding clothes and bring a yoga mat or beach towel.

Anime Club: Mondays at 4:30 p.m..., Teens are invited to check out the Anime Club to explore Japanese culture. Watch anime, play video games, and hang out with other anime fans. Sign up by going online at www.apld.info or calling 847-395-0874 ext. 230.

Learn the Art of Zentangle: Monday, March 4 at 2:00 p.m. for teens and again at 6:30 p.m. for adults. Zentangle® is an easy to learn method of creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. This fascinating new art form is fun and relaxing. Zentangle provides artistic satisfaction and an increased sense of personal wellbeing. You will learn at least eight tangles and create your own unique tile. Must preregister online at www.apld.info or by calling 847-395-0874 ext. 230

Safesitter Classes: Saturday, March 9 or Tuesday, March 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This nationally recognized program teaches sitters ages 11-13 how to have fun with children, and how to recognize and respond to medical emergencies. A $25 fee is required at the time of registration, and the sitter must be 11 years old on the day of the class. Please bring a sack lunch. Preregister for one ses-sion only at 847-395-0874 ext. 230 or online at www.apld.info

Andy Young Celtic Music Concert: Sunday, March 10 at 2:00 p.m., A musical travelogue of the traditional music of Ireland, and its rich influence on culture, community, and family life. Songs performed on hammered dulcimer, Irish wooden flute, and tin whistle make this a perfect event to get you in the St. Patrick's Day spirit. Please call 847-395-0874 ext. 230 or go online at www.apld.info to register.

Identity Theft/Fraud/Scams-Take Charge Illinois: Thursday, March 14 at 7:00 p.m. This workshop will teach how to identify poten-tial scams and frauds. Participants will learn how to protect and pre-pare themselves against identity theft and find out what to do if they have been a victim of identity theft. Call 847-395-0874 ext. 230 or go online at www.apld.info to sign up.

Traveling World of Reptiles: Wednesday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m., Bring the kids and join us for an enjoyable, up-close, live experi-ence about reptiles and amphibians from around the world! Must pre-register at www.apld.info or call 847-395-0874 ext. 234.

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ADOPT-A-PACKAGE Please help send care packages from our Homes to our He-

roes overseas. The Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 4551 is collecting needed items and monetary contributions to help offset the postage costs. Many of the items that are needed are: Instant drink mixes, Granola Bars, Sunscreen (non-aerosol), Protein bars, Nuts, hard candy, snacks items, chap-stick, Beef jerky, personal toiletries items, just to name a few (please remember that certain products cannot be sent: Pork products, alcohol or other flammable items, aerosol cans & glass containers).

If you would like to make a donation of any items or monetary donation, please send to Antioch VFW Post 4551, Attn: Ladies Auxiliary, 75 North Ave, Antioch, Il 60002 or stop by Mon, Wed or Fri from 9:00am-12:00pm, Tuesday 4:30pm-9:30pm (open for Bingo). For more information, please contact Barb Gray or Lourdes Swanson @ 847.395.5393 or emai l a t adop-tapgk.vfw@comcast.net .

TUESDAY, MARCH 5 ANTIOCH RESIDENTS CAN

PROVIDE INPUT AT COMMUNITY FORUMS AND HELP SHAPE LAKE COUNTY'S FUTURE

Share your thoughts on ...transportation...economic develop-ment... sustainability...public safety. The Lake County Board wants to know what's important to you so our strategic plan represents the community's priorities. Lake County is holding five community forums to engage in meaningful dialogue with residents and stake-holders. You can help shape important policy and budget deci-sions, and influence where the County will focus its resources. The Lake County Board will thoughtfully consider this input as it devel-ops its long-term strategic plan. You have a voice in this process! The forum will be on Tuesday, March 5 at the Antioch Township Building (1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa). From 6-7 p.m. there will be an open house where everyone can visit informational dis-plays, ask questions, and learn about County services and pro-grams. At 7 p.m. the community forum will begin to share your input and participate in interactive exercises.

HILLCREST ELEMENTARY FUN FAIR Come join in the fun at the Hillcrest Elementary Spring Fun

Fair Carnival and Auction on Saturday, March 9th, 2013 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. The Fun Fair is one of the largest fundraisers sup-porting Hillcrest and will feature carnival games, bounces houses, face painting, cookie decorating, food & beverage, raffle & silent auction, and much more. New this year is the Hillcrest Cake Walk, it is like musical chairs but you win a cake!

We are also looking for volunteers to help with games, food stations, and ticket sales. Are you a talented baker or artist? You can donate one of your cakes to the cake walk or face paint one of our lucky students. Additional information can be found at www.hillcrestfunfair.webs.com.

LAKES REGION HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNOUNCE-

MENTS Saturday, March 2, 2013 The Lakes Region Historical Society

MUSEUM reopens for the season at 817 Main St., Antioch . The museum showcases many historic and prehistoric artifacts from the Antioch area. The museum is open every Saturday from 11am to 3 pm. Admission and parking are FREE.

Please come for a visit and learn about where you live! You will be surprised at all you will find! For additional information, please call 847-395-4912.

Thursday, March 28, 2013 The Lakes Region Historical Soci-ety will hold its opening meeting at The Meeting House, 977 Main St., Antioch. The program will be a "SHOW AND SHARE"-bring an artifact to show to the group. Anything from photos to toys to tools...you name it..can be shown. The program will begin at 7 pm after a short business meeting at 6:30 pm. All are welcome to at-tend, you do not need to be a member. Admission and parking are free. Refreshments will be served. For additional information, please call 847-395-4912.

CROP „TIL YOU DROP WITH THE ST. PETER‟S SCRAPPERS

Join the St. Peter‘s Scrappers on Saturday, April 6, 2013 from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm for 12 hours of scrapbooking fun! Location is St. Peter School Gym, 900 St Peter Street, Antioch. Cost is $20 per person. Lunch and dinner is included in the registration fee. Free give-away and door prizes! A Stampin‘ Up vendor will be on site and will have supplies available to purchase. A certified mas-sage therapist will be on hand for chair massages at a cost of $10 for a 10 minute massage. Garage Sale Table. Please bring a snack / appetizer OR dessert to share and don‘t forget to bring your scrapbook, pictures and accessories. For more information or to have a registration form emailed to you, contact Mary Leonard at 847-395-0246 or via email at stpetere@gmail.com. If space is available, registration will be accepted at the door on a first come, first serve basis.

FREE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Caregivers Support Group, free to all family, neighbors or friends caring for a senior...held at the Antioch Senior Center (817 Holbek Drive) every first and third Thursday, from 2:00 - 3:30pm in the back room...call Nancy Wohlrabe, LCSW, Lake County Coun-seling for Seniors, (847) 903.5604 for information.

COMMUNITY TELECARE

If you live alone or are a shut-in, you might like a daily check up call from Community Telecare. This service is free and is staffed by volunteers. If you or someone you know would like to use this service, please contact Carol at 847.395.2240.

ANTIOCH GARDEN CLUB MEETING

MARCH 4, 2013 PROGRAM The Antioch Garden Club will be holding a meeting on March

4 with guest speaker Camille L. Stauber, RLA. Camille is the President of Sustainable Places Inc. and is an Illinois Registered Landscape Architect and Certified teacher. Her education includes a Masters in Landscape Architecture from Harvard University and a BA in Math-Science Education. She founded Sustainable Places, Inc. over 20 years ago and has helped many clients create beauti-ful landscapes that reduce storm water flooding and carbon emis-sions. Her residential, commercial and institutional work demon-strate successful connections between landscape and architecture. Camille has helped the transition to beautiful sustainable land-scapes.

Using her methods we can be proactive and use our re-sources more effectively in planning, creating and maintaining our

landscapes as we encounter a more moderate climate. The meeting will be at St. Ignatius Church (500 E. Depot

Road). Registration will start at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7:00 p.m.

FIBROMYALGIA, CHRONIC FATIGUE, LUPUS,

CHRONIC PAIN-SUPOORT GROUP Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, lupus, chronic pain – support

group - holds monthly meetings the 1st Saturday of each month at 884 main street in Antioch, from 10:00-12:00. There is no charge to attend and feel free to bring a friend or family member. Any ques-tions, contact Shari Ferbert at info@affter.org (preferred) or call 847.362.7807.

CHURCH EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

SAVE THE DATES JULY 18TH

, 19TH

AND 20TH ST. IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH RUMMAGE SALE

Please mark your calendar! Will begin accepting dona-tions in April – dates to follow OR check our web site

www.ignatiusantioch.com. Sale will be on July 18th, 19thth and 20th at St Ignatius of Antioch (500 E. Depot Street). For more informa-tion please call 847-395-0652.

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GRIEF SHARE SUPPORT GROUP Faith Lutheran Church announces the winter/spring session of

the Grief Share Support Group which provides support for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one.

The Grief Share Support Group will meet weekly on Sunday evenings, February 17 to May 12 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Chapel at Faith Lutheran Church in Antioch. The group meets weekly and you can join at any time. Everyone is welcome no matter how recent or how long ago your loss was. There is no fee. Faith Lutheran Church is located at 24300 Grass Lake Road (at Rte 59) in Antioch. For more information about this event please call Jeff at 847-740-1260 or visit www.faithantioch.org and www.griefshare.org or listen to WFEL 99.9 FM.

ST. IGNATIUS TO HOST LENTEN FISH DINNER AGAIN

This is the fourth year that St Ignatius is offering fish dinners to the community. We will have both fish boils & fish frys. Our fish boils are catered by Fritzgerald‘s Genoa Junction located in Genoa City, WI. We offer a tasty meatless pasta dish for those who do not want fish. Don‘t forget the great spread of home made desserts. Dinner is served from 4:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. The church is located at the cor-ner of Depot St. & Deep Lake Rd. in Antioch, IL. For further informa-tion or to purchase tickets, please contact the church at (847) 395-0652

Mar 1 Fish Boil Mar 8 Fish Boil Mar 15 Fish Fry Mar 22 Fish Boil

MOM‟S CAFÉ- CARING ACCEPTING FELLOWSHIPPING ENCOURAGING

Need a break? You‘re not alone! All moms are invited! Come and meet other moms who speak your language! Join us for coffee, breakfast, conversation, crafts, and inspirational speakers on rele-vant topics. At least one adult and one teen per nursery will care for your children.

We meet the second Friday of the month, September through May, from 9:30 – 11:30 at CrossView Church on the corner of Tiffany & Highview in Antioch. The cost is $5 for you, $2 for your first child, and $1 for every child thereafter. We‘re looking forward to meeting you!

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From the desk of the Antioch Township Supervisor Steve Smouse:

The days are getting longer and we are look-

ing forward to spring. Still, keep elderly and chal-lenged friends and relatives in mind during the win-ter weather. Just a regular phone call or visit could make a big difference in an emergency.

During the first 11 months of 2012 we have registered over 3600 trips from Antioch Township through the METRA Northwest Demonstration Pro-ject. This is a supplement to the dial-a-ride service that the Townships of Antioch, Grant, Lake Villa and Avon in cooperation with Lake County Div of Transportation and METRA have been working on for the past few years. We have recently been joined by Fremont and Wauconda Townships. Transportation is a growing problem for our area for seniors and the handicapped. We have worked very hard to secure federal funding for this project along with local funds.

To schedule a trip, call Lake County Call Cen-ter at (800) 201-6446;

TTY (877) 218-0905. To register for the program, call the Township

office at (847) 395-3378. This is just another example of how township

government works for the direct benefit of its citi-zens through cooperation with other entities for the common good. We can do much more for people through cooperation and wise use of our re-sources. Antioch Township does not spend money that it does not have. Think Spring!

Steve

From the desk of the Antioch Township Assessor:

Antioch Township Assessor‘s Office is avail-able Monday thru Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to assist Antioch Township Residents with their ex-emptions. (If office is short staffed we will close for lunch between 12:00 and 1:00) This includes:

General Homestead Exemption Senior Citizens Tax Freeze Homestead Exemp-tion Senior Homestead Exemption Disabled Persons‘ Homestead Exemption Disabled Veterans‘ Standard Homestead Ex-emption Returning Veterans‘ Homestead Exemption

If you have any questions, please contact my office.

Heather

TOWNSHIP NEWS– MARCH 2013

Stephen Smouse

Supervisor 847-395-3378

Heather Kufalk-Marotta Assessor

847-395-1545

Mark Ring Highway Commissioner

847-395-2070

Kathleen Smith Town Clerk

847-395-3378

Trustees

Judith Davis

Anita Dyer

Eva Hawryluk

Steve Turner

Antioch Township P.O. Box 658

Antioch, Illinois 60002

Fax 847-395-0367 www.antiochtownship.com

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COMMUNITY/EVENTS CALENDAR MARCH 2013 3/2 Sat Advocates for FMS meeting, 10-noon at 884 Main street call for more info 847.362.7807

3/4 Mon Antioch Garden Club Meeting, 6:30 p.m. At St. Ignatius Free Health Screenings For All Ages, 10-12:30 p.m. at Senior Center

3/5 Tues Bingo Night sponsored by the Antioch VFW, Doors open 4:30 games begin at 6:45 p.m., VFW Hall

3/6 Wed 885 Civic Club Meeting, call 847.395.7022 for location

3/12 Tues

AARP Chapter 387 Meeting, 1:00 p.m. at Senior Center (817 Holbek Dr.) call Sharon at 847.395.5068. Viking Youth Football & Cheerleading Assoc. Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Senior Center Bingo Night sponsored by the Antioch VFW, Doors open 4:30 games begin at 6:45 p.m., VFW Hall Antioch Junior Woman's Club Meeting, 6:30 p.m. at State Bank of the Lakes (Antioch office)

3/13 Wed Antioch Woman’s Club Meeting, 1 p.m. @ Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church contact Lynne Fletcher 847.838.6460

3/17 Sun St. Patrick’s Day

3/18 Mon Antioch Coin Club Meeting, 7:30 p.m. @ Library, public welcome. For info call JoAnne at 847.395.4738

3/19 Tues Bingo Night sponsored by the Antioch VFW, Doors open 4:30 games begin at 6:45 p.m., VFW Hall District 34 School Board Meeting at Administrative Services Center (964 Spafford) at 7:00 p.m.

3/21 Thu Caregiver Support Group, 2-3:30 p.m. @ Antioch Senior Center Call Nancy Wohlrabe at 847.903.5604 District 117 Meeting, 7 p.m. LCHS

3/23 Sat Earth Hour “Turn Out the Lights”, 8:30 p.m. Local, see article inside titled “Dare the World to Save the Planet”

3/24 Sun Mother Son Bowling, 4-6 p.m. at Antioch Bowling Lanes

3/26 Tues AARP Chapter 387 Meeting, 1:00 p.m. at Senior Center (817 Holbek Dr.) call Sharon at 847.395.5068. Bingo Night sponsored by the Antioch VFW, Doors open 4:30 games begin at 6:45 p.m., VFW Hall Antioch Public Library Dist. Meeting, at Library board room, 757 N. Main St., at 7:00 p.m.

3/30 Sat Eggcellent Easter Adventure, Parade at 10:30 a.m. Egg Hunt Approx. 11:00 and Foundation Duck Race at Approx 12:00 noon

3/31 Sun Easter

Please check us out on Facebook at VillageofAntioch for Daily Updates!

VILLAGE MEETING MARCH 2013 4 Village Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Village Board Room

14 Planning Commission and Zoning Board, 7:30 p.m. at Village Board Room

13 Committee of the Whole Meeting, 7:00 p.m. Village Board Room

18 Village Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Village Board Room

20 Park Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at Village Board Room

25 Environmental Commission, 6:30 p.m. Village Board Room

Sign up for our email newsletter or just visit us at: http://www.antioch.il.gov

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Village Newsletter Sign-up

In 2009 the Village of Antioch changed the format of how the monthly newsletter was distributed to the general public. Twice a year we distribute a physical copy to every household in Antioch and the other 10 months are sent digitally. There are two ways to receive your copy digitally. First visit the Village website at http://www.antioch.il.gov and click on the newsletter tab along the top. This will allow you to download a pdf version of the newsletter. The second option is to sign up for the email list by following the directions below. At which time a link will be sent to you monthly when the newsletter is ready. For those who do not have email or internet access please follow the directions at the bottom of this insert.

For those residents who don‘t use email or the internet, you may pick up a copy of the newsletter at one of these locations: Village Hall, Chamber of Commerce, Antioch Public Library District, Antioch Senior Center and Antioch Parks and Recreation.

To our residents who cannot get to one of these locations we ask that you call 847-395-1000 and register

for our mailing list to continue receiving your monthly newsletter through the mail. Please do not call if you are already on the list!

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE EMAIL OR INTERNET

ACCESS PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS BELOW

1. Go to www.antioch.il.gov. Once there you will be looking at the Village of Antioch main webpage!

2. Locate the word ―Newsletter‖ across the top. Put your cursor over it. It should like this. Click “Sign up to Receive the Newsletter”.

3. At this point you will be looking at a sub-scription sign-up that looks like this. 4. Fill in your email, pick a password and choose all of the information you would like to have emailed to you make sure you click the Village Newsletter specifically. 5. Once you have chosen everything you would like to have sent to you click ―subscribe” and you are all done.

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