Briefs: New horn deal in Mundelein

Mundelein officials have hired a new company to take care of the automated train horns in town. Railworks Track Systems, a Nevada company, will handle maintenance of the seven stationary horns, which warn motorists of oncoming trains. The contract calls for the firm to be paid $800 a month for the work for the first year, with annual 5 percent increases for three years. Railroad Controls Inc., the Texas firm that sold the village the automated horns several years ago, had maintained the devices but no longer performs such work.

Train quiet zone?

Round Lake Park Mayor Jean McCue said the village is talking with Round Lake about possibly joining a quiet zone for trains. The discussions began after McCue received an e-mail request from the village of Round Lake. McCue said Round Lake Park has not decided whether to pursue the project. While she would like to see a quiet zone, McCue acknowledged she and other residents moved into the village knowing the railroad line already existed. She said pursuing a quiet zone would be a cost issue. "We don't want to throw away money we don't have," she said. And she added she also does not want a quiet zone to be a safety issue.

Cuneo concert

The Daddy-O's will perform outdoors at the Cuneo Gardens today at 6:30 p.m. This live band plays the music and melodies of the '50s and '60s. Bring your lawn chair or blanket., and food and beverages are permitted. Entrance gates open at 5:30 p.m.; admission is $10 per car. Cuneo Museum and Gardens is located at 1350 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills.

Deeds available

The Lake County recorder's office will provide certified copies of deeds at no cost to owners of flood damaged homes. Owners who are seeking financial assistance from banks and lending institutions will need to show proof of ownership to secure loans and in many cases, certified copies of deeds may work best. Call (847) 377-2575. These requests will be a top priority for staff, and deeds will be mailed to the homeowner the same day. Also, veterans in these areas, who may qualify for additional programs, can obtain a free certified copy of their military discharge papers. Visit www.co.lake.il.us.

Market entertainment

Entertainers from the Clayton Institute of the Performing Arts in Midvale, Utah, will perform from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday next to St. Lawrence Episcopal Church in downtown Libertyville as part of the weekly farmers market. The touring high school singing group has entertained at Disney World, the White House, Sea World and other venues across the world. The market, sponsored by MainStreet Libertyville, features 20 vendors from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Church Street between Milwaukee and Brainerd avenues.