Lake County briefs

Debate on Thursday:Tenth Congressional District candidates Robert Dold and Dan Seals are set to meet in another public forum on Thursday, Oct. 7. The gathering is set for 7 p.m. at Temple Am Shalom, 840 Vernon Ave., Glencoe. It is sponsored by Hadassah Chicago Chapter. Dold, a Republican from Kenilworth, and Seals, a Democrat from Wilmette, are running for the open seat. Republican Mark Kirk now holds the post but is running for U.S. Senate.Wauconda fire open house:The Wauconda Fire District will host its annual open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, at station 1, 109 West Liberty St., Wauconda. Firefighters will provide a variety of live demonstrations, displays and informational booths. Visitors can tour the station and get a close look at equipment. Jim Morrissey of the 1985 Chicago Bears will be on hand to meet and greet, courtesy of LifeSource blood services. LifeSource will have a mobile donation vehicle at the event. Call (847) 526-2821.Sewer work in Libertyville:Rehabilitation of more than 30 sanitary manholes along local streets east of Milwaukee Avenue and north of Route 176 in Libertyville began Monday. The work by National Power Rodding Corp., does not require any excavation or disturbance of the street pavement or traffic, although motorists should be aware of the ongoing work expected to take two weeks. It involves application of a thin coating of special cement to strengthen the structures and reduce groundwater infiltration. The work is intended to extend the serviceable life of the manholes, some of which are more than 80 years old. Sewer service will not be affected.Principal to retire:Sharon Aspinall, principal at Highland Middle School in Libertyville Elementary District 70, will retire at the end of the school year. Aspinall has been an administrator for 15 years at the school, which received a national Blue Ribbon of Excellence Award this year. She is described by the district as a hands-on leader, who frequently works besides the staff. She began working with children with learning disabilities at Highland in 1989 and was hired full-time a year later. A cancer survivor, Aspinall became principal at Highland in 2001. She is known for having a tender heart with students who are struggling.