Briefs: Opening on school board

Fremont Elementary District 79 officials are accepting applications for a vacancy on the school board. The term expires in April. Applications will be accepted until noon July 25. Information is available at the district office, 28855 N. Fremont Center Road, Mundelein. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, live in the district and be a registered voter. For questions, call (847) 566-0169.

Not guilty plea

A Gurnee man charged with selling drugs to an undercover police officer three times pleaded not guilty Thursday in Lake County Circuit Court. Luis Lara, 26, of 4347 McClure Dr., Apt. 8, was arrested May 30 when he sold an agent of the Lake County Metropolitan Enforcement Group an ounce of cocaine for $2,200, Lake County Assistant State's Attorney Scott Hoffert said. Hoffert said Lara is accused of selling the same officer 8.5 grams of cocaine May 19, and 3.7 grams May 14. Circuit Judge Fred Foreman told Lara he faces a mandatory prison sentence of six to 30 years if convicted, and scheduled a trial for Sept. 8. Lara, who is held on $1.5 million bond, is due to appear in court Aug. 26.

Send troops support

Monday is the deadline to donate supplies to the Ela Area Public Library's collection drive for troops in the Middle East. Critical items needed include: boxes of crackers, peanut butter, beef jerky, cold drink mix packets, sunscreen, foot powder, wipes, non-aerosol bug repellent, lip balm, granola and power bars, crew socks and medical bag items. Visit the library's Web site at www.eapl.org for a complete list. Unsealed letters addressed to "Dear military person" may also be dropped off at the library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. No postage is necessary. To receive a response, include your name and address. For information, call the library at (847) 438-3433.

Meet your mayors

The Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual "Breakfast with the villages" economic forum on July 23 with the mayors of Deer Park, Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, Lake Zurich, Long Grove and North Barrington, as well as a representative from Ela Township and the Lake County Board. It will be 7 to 9 a.m. at the Kemper Lakes Golf Club, 24000 N. Old McHenry Road, Kildeer. Leaders will discuss their views of the business community in their area, plans to support existing business and attract new business, and issues and challenges in the upcoming years. There will be a question-and-answer session after their presentations. Admission is $30 per person or $200 for a table of 8. Reservations required by Monday. To register, visit http://www.lzacc.com/events_calendar.html. For more information, call (847) 438-5572.

Fund-raiser car wash

Gurnee Park District lifeguards will host a car wash from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in an effort to raise money so they can attend a statewide competition Aug. 2. The car wash will be at Hunt Club Park Aquatic Center, off Hunt Club Road between Grand Avenue and Washington Street. About 50 teams are expected to participate in event sponsored by the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association.