Briefs: Seventh rabid bat found in Lake County
A seventh bat, found in an Antioch yard Aug. 27, has tested positive for rabies. No human or pet contact with the bat was reported, but residents are urged to contact the Lake County Health Department at (847) 949-9925 if they see bats in an odd location or acting in an unusual manner, such as flying in daylight or lying on the ground or in your house. Rabies is an almost always fatal disease that affects the nervous system of humans and other mammals. Residents are urged not to touch, hit or destroy bats as they need to be undamaged to be tested for rabies. This year, the bats that have tested positive were picked up in Antioch, Lake Forest, Lake Villa (2), Waukegan, Deerfield and Libertyville. Last year, nine bats tested positive in Lake County.
Referendum deadline looms
Today is the final day a government agency can submit a referendum to the Lake County clerk's office for inclusion on the Nov. 4 ballot. So far, more than a dozen questions have been submitted. To see the full list after the deadline passes, visit www.co.lake.il.us/cntyclk. Read the Daily Herald or visit www.dailyherald.com for more information about the questions when the list is finalized.
Buffalo Grove gives awards
The Buffalo Grove Days committee gave the "most original" float award to the Buffalo Grove Park District for its entry in this year's Buffalo Grove Days parade on Sunday. The group built a '57 Chevy out of plywood, and the walkers around the float were dressed in pink and black poodle skirts and other '50s attire. The youth award was given to the Algonquin Longhouse Indian Guides and Princesses. The children created a campfire and totem pole and walked while wearing headdresses. The marching band award was given to Stevenson High School, and the president's award went to Cub Scout Pack 381. The latter float included a large barrel that represented a root beer mug and a handle made from a swimming noodle. The Vernon Area Library snagged the civic award with a Happy Birthday Buffalo Grove float, marking the town's 50th anniversary. The commercial award went to Edward Jones, whose float included a piggy bank and birthday cake made out of carnations.
Dist. 102 hosts annual party:
The District 102 PTO will hold its third annual Party in the Park, 4:30 to 8 p.m. Friday. Family and friends of the district's students are invited to the event at Meridian Middle School, 2195 Brandywyn Lane, Buffalo Grove. The proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the district's Community Organized Drug Education, or CODE, program, which teaches children how to say no to drugs and alcohol. The party will include carnival games and inflatables with tickets selling for 50 cents each. A DJ will also be at the event. Dinner is available from various restaurants, including Wiener Take All, Culver's, Pete's Pizza, Froots and Hotshots. Any questions can be sent to Missy Frank at (847) 409-8781 or missyemail@comcast.net.
Run/walk this weekend
The Long Grove Rotary Club will hold its 11th annual Heritage 5K Run/3K Walk this Saturday. The funds from the run/walk will raise funds for the club's charitable fund and local charities. The race starts in the downtown historic district and will be followed by a pancake breakfast from 8:30 to 11 a.m. For information, visit www.longgroveoline.com or call (847) 634-0888.