Briefs: A healthy Lake County

The Lake County Health Department scored 95 out of 100 on a requirement of the Centers for Disease Control for public health emergency preparedness. The department has worked with the county clerk's office, townships and municipalities to develop a plan that would utilize local polling places as points of distribution should the need for mass medication arise during a public health emergency. The plan reduces traffic congestion and the need to travel. The public health emergency response plans are reviewed annually as part of a federal grant to assist agencies in delivering medicine and supplies during a large-scale public health emergency, such as a bioterrorism attack. A score of 69 out of 100 is considered satisfactory.

Train talk at Ela library

The Ela Area Public Library will launch its second annual community reading project of the book "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen with a program from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The event will feature demonstrations by the local train club, the North Central "O" Gaugers. The Ela community will read the book through July. Various events and programs and community book discussions are slated during that time. On Saturday, patrons can drive a model train, learn about the rail history of North America and see prototypical models of steam and diesel-powered locomotives. Festivities will include door prizes, refreshments and free caricature drawings. The library's readers' services department will conduct several book discussions in the community June 18, June 26 and July 24. For more information, call the library at (847) 438-3433 or visit www.eapl.org/onebook.

Police give right number

The May 2008 edition of the AT&T Yellow Pages phone book includes a misprinted number for the Lake County sheriff's office, police said Tuesday. The correct non-emergency number is (847) 549-5200.

Trail race this Saturday:

The Xterra X-Country Trail Run 8K will take place at 8 a.m. Saturday at Deer Grove West Forest Preserve, Quentin and Dundee roads in Palatine. Runners will navigate roots, rocks, fallen trees, hills, creeks and ravines. Participation is limited to 300 people. Awards will be given to the top three male and female runners in each age group. The fee is $30 until midnight tonight, then increases to $35. The Xterra Trail Run Series puts on 50 events in 16 states. Register at chicagotrailseries.com.