FINALLY!
The annual Cardboard Regatta is underway now.
The "bugs" that have plagued the Crystal Lake have relocated elsewhere and the water tests were okay today.
The annual event pits "shipbuilding" with steerage resulting in a great deal of watery fun along with enjoyment for onlookers as well.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010
Lost Pets May Be Found On The Lost Pets Blotter
McHenry County Animal Control and Adoption Center (MCAC) will begin posting descriptions of pets lost and retrieved by MCAC each week on its website link to Animal Control, Lost Pets website
Fashioned after the “police blotter” typically seen in newspapers, the listing will hopefully bring awareness to the animals at the County’s shelter and return them to their rightful owners. Kara Plonczynski, MCAC’s Volunteer Coordinator states, “Microchipping is an effective and inexpensive way to identify pets so if they become lost, they can be quickly identified and reunited with their families.”
Another helpful website to look for lost pets is lost pets . Registration and vaccination of pets is also an important part of responsible pet ownership.
Fashioned after the “police blotter” typically seen in newspapers, the listing will hopefully bring awareness to the animals at the County’s shelter and return them to their rightful owners. Kara Plonczynski, MCAC’s Volunteer Coordinator states, “Microchipping is an effective and inexpensive way to identify pets so if they become lost, they can be quickly identified and reunited with their families.”
Another helpful website to look for lost pets is lost pets . Registration and vaccination of pets is also an important part of responsible pet ownership.
Swimming At Crystal Lake Main Beach Is Closed
Once again Main Beach of Crystal Lake is closed for swimming because recent monitoring conducted by the McHenry County Department of Health determined the levels of bacteria exceeded those established in the Swimming Facility Act.
All swimming activity taking place at the Main Beach is moved to West Beach which is open without the health hazards.
The Crystal Lake Park Board, meeting Thursday evening, wrestled with the constant problem than has plagued the lake this summer. Both the Park District and the Crystal Lake City officials are stumped with the situation and are working together on this mystery. There does not seem to be an apparent source of the contamination and a great deal of investigation is necessary in an attempt to locate it.
The Cardboard Cup Regatta is scheduled Saturday with gates opening at 9:00 am. If the water quality situation does not change, the rain date is July 31.
Information regarding the reopening of Main Beach will be posed on the Park District website or call Main Beach at 815-477-5404 or the Program Weather Information Line at 815-459-PARK (7275).
ICD-10 Information Sessions For Healthcare Professionals
ICD-10 is an upgraded healthcare diagnostic and procedural coding system mandated by the Federal government for use in the healthcare industry. Those who want to get a jump on this mandate and learn more about classes at McHenry County College to address this new requirement should plan to attend an information session from 7-8:30 p.m. July 20 in room B177C at the college.
The mandate goes into effect Oct. 1, 2013 and affects those working in the areas of insurance processing, reimbursement and statistical data purposes. MCC’s ICD-10 course, which is being offered this fall, is designed for billers, coders and other health professionals who have a working knowledge of the fundamentals of coding.
The 30-hour course offers a comprehensive overview of the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS code sets. MCC’s ICD-10 course also addresses the benefits, similarities and differences of these systems; the implementation and transition challenges; and how to prepare for these changes. Current billing and coding professionals, early adopters, consultants, trainers and those involved in the healthcare industry will gain a familiarity with the basic structure of the ICD-10 code sets in preparation for the transition and their mandated utilization.
The class meets twice a week from 8:30-11 a.m. or from 6:30-9 p.m. starting Sept. 6, through Oct. 18. The fee for this course is $699 and includes all required textbook and workbook materials. For more information, call MaryAnn Dimitrov at (847) 915-0360. To register, call the MCC Registration office at (815) 455-8588.
The mandate goes into effect Oct. 1, 2013 and affects those working in the areas of insurance processing, reimbursement and statistical data purposes. MCC’s ICD-10 course, which is being offered this fall, is designed for billers, coders and other health professionals who have a working knowledge of the fundamentals of coding.
The 30-hour course offers a comprehensive overview of the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS code sets. MCC’s ICD-10 course also addresses the benefits, similarities and differences of these systems; the implementation and transition challenges; and how to prepare for these changes. Current billing and coding professionals, early adopters, consultants, trainers and those involved in the healthcare industry will gain a familiarity with the basic structure of the ICD-10 code sets in preparation for the transition and their mandated utilization.
The class meets twice a week from 8:30-11 a.m. or from 6:30-9 p.m. starting Sept. 6, through Oct. 18. The fee for this course is $699 and includes all required textbook and workbook materials. For more information, call MaryAnn Dimitrov at (847) 915-0360. To register, call the MCC Registration office at (815) 455-8588.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Meeting Cancellation
The McHenry County Tuberculosis Care and Treatment Board meeting, scheduled for Tuesday July 20 at 9am at the McHenry County Department of Health, has been cancelled.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
McHenry County Animal Welfare Coalition Adoption Fest July 24
The McHenry County Animal Welfare Coalition presents the “Doggie/Kitty Days of Summer” adoption fest on Saturday, July 24 from 11am-2pm at McHenry County Animal Control, 100 N Virginia Street, Crystal Lake. Participating coalition members who are licensed animal rescue groups include Animal Outreach, Animal Service Assistance Program (ASAP), Assisi Animal Foundation, On Angels Wings, McHenry County Animal Control, No Splitting Hares, Pets in Need, Animal House Shelter and Helping Paws. Check out the amazing animals who are awaiting loving and committed owners.
If you’ve lost a pet, file a report with McHenry County Animal Control (MCAC). Be sure to also visit www.petharbor.com, a national database which has returned many pets to their loved ones. For more information, contact MCAC at 815-459-6222. To view MCAC animals for adoption, visit www.mcac.petfinder.com.
If you’ve lost a pet, file a report with McHenry County Animal Control (MCAC). Be sure to also visit www.petharbor.com, a national database which has returned many pets to their loved ones. For more information, contact MCAC at 815-459-6222. To view MCAC animals for adoption, visit www.mcac.petfinder.com.
Monthly Business Networking Set Friday
A monthly breakfast series "Start@Shah" is held on the third Friday of each month. The time is 7:30 to 9:00 am and the location is the Shah Center, 4100 W. Shamrock Lane, McHenry.
The series focus is on issues relevant for today's leaders. The July 16 topic, “Networking for Enhanced Collaboration” will highlight how today’s jobs are more complex and demanding, which increases the need for information and expertise from diverse contacts across and outside the organization. This Developmental Dimensions International (DDI) overview demonstrates how building business networks and enhancing collaboration across the organization contributes to a company’s success.
All are welcome to join the Shah Center team for an hour of insightful and interactive training, great networking opportunities and a hearty breakfast. Cost for each event is $35. Register using course ID: NTL S91 001. Future topics include: Accountability that Works and Living and Working in a Networked, Always-On and Virtual World.
For more information, or to register, contact: the Shah Center at (815) 455-8593 or email shahcenter@mchenry.edu or visit the website http://www.shahcenter.mchenry.edu/.
The series focus is on issues relevant for today's leaders. The July 16 topic, “Networking for Enhanced Collaboration” will highlight how today’s jobs are more complex and demanding, which increases the need for information and expertise from diverse contacts across and outside the organization. This Developmental Dimensions International (DDI) overview demonstrates how building business networks and enhancing collaboration across the organization contributes to a company’s success.
All are welcome to join the Shah Center team for an hour of insightful and interactive training, great networking opportunities and a hearty breakfast. Cost for each event is $35. Register using course ID: NTL S91 001. Future topics include: Accountability that Works and Living and Working in a Networked, Always-On and Virtual World.
For more information, or to register, contact: the Shah Center at (815) 455-8593 or email shahcenter@mchenry.edu or visit the website http://www.shahcenter.mchenry.edu/.
First Church For Lakewood Village
Lakewood Village will have its first church, possibly before Thanksgiving. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church of Palatine received approval at a hearing before the Lakewood Planning and Zoning Committee and the Village Board to locate a church in the shopping center, Redtail, LLC, located on Redtail Drive, near Ackman Road. The approval for the rezoning was recommended by the Lakewood Planning and Zoning Committee and the Village Board voted 5 to 1 to approve the zoning. The single opposition vote was from Trustee Ken Santowski who expressed some concern whether the church would bring in the round-about sales tax revenues others felt would accrue.
A number of business owners in the center and the center's manager all expressed positive thoughts regarding the residual sales tax revenue as well as positive remarks of having a church in this location.
Although there were some concerns regarding parking, it was felt that since most of the traffic for the church would take place on Sunday when the retail establishments are not open. There were also remarks that the church location would provide residual sales tax revenue benefits.
Church members and the minister say they hope to be able to have occupancy by November 1.
A number of business owners in the center and the center's manager all expressed positive thoughts regarding the residual sales tax revenue as well as positive remarks of having a church in this location.
Although there were some concerns regarding parking, it was felt that since most of the traffic for the church would take place on Sunday when the retail establishments are not open. There were also remarks that the church location would provide residual sales tax revenue benefits.
Church members and the minister say they hope to be able to have occupancy by November 1.
Crystal Lake Library Board Facilities Commtitee Meeting Friday
The Facilities Committee of the Crystal Lake Public Library Board of Trustees will meeting Friday, July 16 at 9:30 am in the Library Director's Office of the Library, 126 Paddock Street, Crystal Lake.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Great Day Tomorrow For Huntley Area Retired Teachers
Reminder!
What: 2010 Huntley Area Retired Teachers Breakfast
Where: Bill’s Village Inn, 11713 E. Main Street, Huntley
Date: Tomorrow
Time: 9:00 A.M. (until you are finished catching up on old times!)
Past school personnel, spouses, friends to meet and share memories - ALL WELCOME!
The annual event is being hosted again this year by Huntley High School retirees Mary Ellen Moerke and Lori Lid, as a chance for former school employees to catch up with old friends and to make new ones.
“It’s just a local thing, not a part of any organized group (like the McHenry Co. Retired Teachers Association),” Moerke says. “Everyone is invited, and we just meet and eat. We order from the menu and pay for our own food.”
The event is open to any current or former school employees who live in Huntley or have worked in area schools. Spouses are welcome, too, Moerke says: “We have couples come, and people of all ages.”
“Some are retired teachers who now live in Huntley, but have worked in other schools. It’s very informal, and everybody is welcome.”
The breakfast runs from 9 a.m. until “whenever we’re done talking,” she says. For more information, call Moerke at (847) 669-5239. “Everybody always has a nice time,” she says. “The food is good, and the company is great!
What: 2010 Huntley Area Retired Teachers Breakfast
Where: Bill’s Village Inn, 11713 E. Main Street, Huntley
Date: Tomorrow
Time: 9:00 A.M. (until you are finished catching up on old times!)
Past school personnel, spouses, friends to meet and share memories - ALL WELCOME!
The annual event is being hosted again this year by Huntley High School retirees Mary Ellen Moerke and Lori Lid, as a chance for former school employees to catch up with old friends and to make new ones.
“It’s just a local thing, not a part of any organized group (like the McHenry Co. Retired Teachers Association),” Moerke says. “Everyone is invited, and we just meet and eat. We order from the menu and pay for our own food.”
The event is open to any current or former school employees who live in Huntley or have worked in area schools. Spouses are welcome, too, Moerke says: “We have couples come, and people of all ages.”
“Some are retired teachers who now live in Huntley, but have worked in other schools. It’s very informal, and everybody is welcome.”
The breakfast runs from 9 a.m. until “whenever we’re done talking,” she says. For more information, call Moerke at (847) 669-5239. “Everybody always has a nice time,” she says. “The food is good, and the company is great!
Andrew Mueller Joins McHenry County State's Attorney Criminal Division
Louis A. Bianchi, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announces that Andrew Mueller has joined the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office as an Assistant State’s Attorney assigned to the Criminal Division.
Andrew received his Juris Doctorate from Indiana University Maurer School of Law, a Master of Science from University of Illinois at Chicago and his B.A. from Illinois Wesleyan University. Most recently, he has been working as a sole practitioner in Arlington Heights, Illinois focusing on criminal defense, residential real estate closings, wills and estate planning, business formation and commercial litigation.
Andrew previously worked as an assistant manager, comptroller and financial analyst at AAMCO Transmissions-Midas Auto Systems Experts. Andrew also worked as a licensed law clerk for the Cook County State’s Attorney in the Felony Trial Division and as a judicial clerk with the Honorable Barbara Collins at the Marion County Superior Court in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Andrew received his Juris Doctorate from Indiana University Maurer School of Law, a Master of Science from University of Illinois at Chicago and his B.A. from Illinois Wesleyan University. Most recently, he has been working as a sole practitioner in Arlington Heights, Illinois focusing on criminal defense, residential real estate closings, wills and estate planning, business formation and commercial litigation.
Andrew previously worked as an assistant manager, comptroller and financial analyst at AAMCO Transmissions-Midas Auto Systems Experts. Andrew also worked as a licensed law clerk for the Cook County State’s Attorney in the Felony Trial Division and as a judicial clerk with the Honorable Barbara Collins at the Marion County Superior Court in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Grateful For Education From Mal Bellairs
It is with sadness that I learn of the passing of an important figure in the broadcast industry, Mal Bellairs. He is also an important individual in my journalistic career. He introduced me to working in radio. Shortly after he began broadcasting on the Crystal Lake radio station he purchased, he contacted the then, Woodstock Daily Sentinel, to work out an agreement for local news headlines as a bit of promotion for the newspaper. As Crystal Lake correspondent for the paper and working part-time in the newsroom, I was handed the assignment and from there I was introduced into the broadcast world.
A bit later he asked me to work for him as News Director. That was another five years of pure enjoyment.
Later on when I decided to attend graduate school and was admitted to Penn State, I was able to volunteer for the Public Radio Station, and then worked part-time as the news director. Another position, I thoroughly enjoyed. And all this because Mal Bellairs wanted local news and was willing to educate.
I am truly thankful for all the help he provided me for an enjoyable time in my life.
Iris Bryan
aka Town Crier
A bit later he asked me to work for him as News Director. That was another five years of pure enjoyment.
Later on when I decided to attend graduate school and was admitted to Penn State, I was able to volunteer for the Public Radio Station, and then worked part-time as the news director. Another position, I thoroughly enjoyed. And all this because Mal Bellairs wanted local news and was willing to educate.
I am truly thankful for all the help he provided me for an enjoyable time in my life.
Iris Bryan
aka Town Crier
Never Too Late For Education
McHenry County College (MCC) student Kathrine Miller is receiving $500 toward her Fall semester tuition at MCC. She is the winner of the Illinois Community College Trustee Association’s Paul Simon Student Essay Contest.
Miller, of McHenry, best described “How My Community College Has Changed My Life” and she was selected from 23 statewide essay finalists. Many colleges held their own local essay contests, bringing the total number of entries to several hundred.
What She Wrote About
In her essay, Miller wrote that she often preached to her sons about going to college, although she hadn’t been to college herself. Her essay mentioned about how she was inspired by her son’s words as he left home to become a student at University of Illinois. He suggested that she practice what she preached.
“I always told my sons they could do or be anything they wanted—yes, even cowboys—after they got out of college,” Miller wrote in her essay. “Imagine the hurt in their eyes and the pain in my heart when they learned that I had not been to college and only had my GED. I meant to return to school, but there were always excuses not to go—time, money, even less time, even less money.”
One day while at work at Sage Products in Cary, where she works as a quality technician, she saw a poster about McHenry County College’s Fast Track program, formerly called the Academy for High Performance, so she decided to enroll.
“I will be able to continue to lead by example, to demonstrate that education is important at any age,” she said.
Miller earned an Associate in Applied Science degree in business management from MCC last May and plans to use the scholarship toward fall tuition at MCC as she completes prerequisites toward a bachelor’s degree in industrial technology from Southern Illinois University’s outreach campus in Grayslake.
Miller was among 45 MCC students who submitted essays, which were reviewed by the English Department chairperson. A committee of English instructors judged the entries and selected Miller’s essay to represent MCC in the statewide competition
Miller, of McHenry, best described “How My Community College Has Changed My Life” and she was selected from 23 statewide essay finalists. Many colleges held their own local essay contests, bringing the total number of entries to several hundred.
What She Wrote About
In her essay, Miller wrote that she often preached to her sons about going to college, although she hadn’t been to college herself. Her essay mentioned about how she was inspired by her son’s words as he left home to become a student at University of Illinois. He suggested that she practice what she preached.
“I always told my sons they could do or be anything they wanted—yes, even cowboys—after they got out of college,” Miller wrote in her essay. “Imagine the hurt in their eyes and the pain in my heart when they learned that I had not been to college and only had my GED. I meant to return to school, but there were always excuses not to go—time, money, even less time, even less money.”
One day while at work at Sage Products in Cary, where she works as a quality technician, she saw a poster about McHenry County College’s Fast Track program, formerly called the Academy for High Performance, so she decided to enroll.
“I will be able to continue to lead by example, to demonstrate that education is important at any age,” she said.
Miller earned an Associate in Applied Science degree in business management from MCC last May and plans to use the scholarship toward fall tuition at MCC as she completes prerequisites toward a bachelor’s degree in industrial technology from Southern Illinois University’s outreach campus in Grayslake.
Miller was among 45 MCC students who submitted essays, which were reviewed by the English Department chairperson. A committee of English instructors judged the entries and selected Miller’s essay to represent MCC in the statewide competition
Whooping Cough Vaccination For Adults
McHenry County Department of Health has scheduled an adult vaccination clinic at its Crystal Lake location (100 N Virginia Street) on Friday July 23 (noon-4pm) for residents aged 19 to 64 years to receive the Tdap vaccine. Tdap is a combination vaccine of tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) which is specially formulated to provide protection among adolescents and adults. Appointments are required at 815-334-4500; the cost is $50 (cash or check only). Medicaid is accepted. Adults are recommended to receive a Td booster every 10 years and a one-time Tdap booster should be substituted.
“Although Tdap is a combination vaccine, it is the pertussis protection that is crucial for adolescents and adults,” states Wanda Martinez, MCDH Clinic Supervisor. “Protection of parents, caregivers and other household members provides a circle of protection to infants during a time when they are most vulnerable of contracting the disease.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), several states are reporting increased cases of pertussis among teens and babies as compared to the same time last year. Multiple factors have likely contributed to the increase including waning immunity from childhood pertussis vaccines (5-10 years), increased recognition, better diagnostic testing and increased reporting.
Pertussis is highly contagious and is usually spread by coughing or sneezing. It usually starts with cold-like symptoms and a mild cough; it is often not suspected or diagnosed until a persistent cough with spasms sets in after 1-2 weeks. Getting vaccinated with Tdap is especially important for family members/caregivers of newborns and infants less than one year of age. Pertussis is most severe for babies. Many infants who get pertussis are infected by older siblings, parents or other caregivers who might not even know they have the disease.
For more information on the pertussis vaccine, visit www.mcdh.info, Personal Health Services.
“Although Tdap is a combination vaccine, it is the pertussis protection that is crucial for adolescents and adults,” states Wanda Martinez, MCDH Clinic Supervisor. “Protection of parents, caregivers and other household members provides a circle of protection to infants during a time when they are most vulnerable of contracting the disease.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), several states are reporting increased cases of pertussis among teens and babies as compared to the same time last year. Multiple factors have likely contributed to the increase including waning immunity from childhood pertussis vaccines (5-10 years), increased recognition, better diagnostic testing and increased reporting.
Pertussis is highly contagious and is usually spread by coughing or sneezing. It usually starts with cold-like symptoms and a mild cough; it is often not suspected or diagnosed until a persistent cough with spasms sets in after 1-2 weeks. Getting vaccinated with Tdap is especially important for family members/caregivers of newborns and infants less than one year of age. Pertussis is most severe for babies. Many infants who get pertussis are infected by older siblings, parents or other caregivers who might not even know they have the disease.
For more information on the pertussis vaccine, visit www.mcdh.info, Personal Health Services.
Representative Tryon's Health And Safety Fair July 25
Kids and their families are invited to attend a Health and Safety Fair sponsored by State Representative Mike Tryon.
The event takes place from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm on Sunday, July 25 at the Lake In The Hills "Safety Town," which is adjacent to the Lake In The Hills Police Station, 1115 Crystal Lake Road.
Children who attend the fair will be able to enjoy the following activities:
Prizes will be awarded.
Those who attend this free event are encouraged to bring food donations for the Crystal Lake Food Pantry.
For additional information about this event, please call Representative Tryon's legislative office at 815-459-6453.
The event takes place from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm on Sunday, July 25 at the Lake In The Hills "Safety Town," which is adjacent to the Lake In The Hills Police Station, 1115 Crystal Lake Road.
Children who attend the fair will be able to enjoy the following activities:
- Community cookout
- Bike Safety instruction from the LITH Police Department
- Hula hoop contest
- Three-legged races
- Potato sack races
- Water balloon toss
- Raffle for bike supplies
- Watermelon eating contest
Prizes will be awarded.
Those who attend this free event are encouraged to bring food donations for the Crystal Lake Food Pantry.
For additional information about this event, please call Representative Tryon's legislative office at 815-459-6453.
Lakewood Village Board Meets Tuesday Evening
The Planning and Zoning Committee of the Village of Lakewood will meet at 6:00 pm Tuesday for a public hearing regarding a petition filed by Ackman RedTail LLC, Owner, regarding an amendment to the Special Use Permit for the Retail Center Portion of the Lakewood Commons Planned Development to permit a Religious Use.
A Missouri Synod Lutheran Church desires to locate a religious facility in the Center. The idea was previously presented to the Village Board to apprise them of the proposal.
The Village Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Included in that agenda is the Ordinance regarding the requested Special Use Permit for the Church's request.
Another Ordinance being considred is one to amend the Sanitary Sewer User Rates for the East Side Sewer.
A number of appointments are also to be considered, including approval for Trustee Richardson to act as liason to the Economic Development Committee; Trustee Burton, as Liason to the Parks and Recreation Committee and Trustee Hobson as Liason to the SSA#1 Committe.
Another appointment consideration for approval is for William Wayne to the Economic Development Committee. Also appointments to the stormwaterTask Force of Joe Miller, Jack Murphy, Chuck Turner, Tom Wanamaker, Mike Rea, and Ned Zen.
A Missouri Synod Lutheran Church desires to locate a religious facility in the Center. The idea was previously presented to the Village Board to apprise them of the proposal.
The Village Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Included in that agenda is the Ordinance regarding the requested Special Use Permit for the Church's request.
Another Ordinance being considred is one to amend the Sanitary Sewer User Rates for the East Side Sewer.
A number of appointments are also to be considered, including approval for Trustee Richardson to act as liason to the Economic Development Committee; Trustee Burton, as Liason to the Parks and Recreation Committee and Trustee Hobson as Liason to the SSA#1 Committe.
Another appointment consideration for approval is for William Wayne to the Economic Development Committee. Also appointments to the stormwaterTask Force of Joe Miller, Jack Murphy, Chuck Turner, Tom Wanamaker, Mike Rea, and Ned Zen.
Committees Fail To Agree On Union Matter
Two County Board Committees failed to agree on a labor contract for the McHenry County Animal Control workers during a joint meeting of the two on Monday. Approximately 12 employees are represented by the Service Employees International Local 73. Health and Human Services Committee members approved the contract 7-0 but the Human Resources Committee turned it down in a 3-4 vote. Discussion regarding the matter revealed that the SIEU declined to bring the contract back to the members for a vote. The Human Resources Committee was not persuaded toward approvals and also cast a 2-5 negative decision regarding a final contract for the Deputy Coroners, represented by the same union. The matters will be before the County Board Finance Committee Tuesday morning, at 9:30 am.
County Insurance Program Review
McHenry County Board Management Services Committee is expected to review a proposed Insurance Program for Fiscal Year 2011 when the committee meets beginning at 8:30 Tuesday morning.
New County Archive Facility
Also a budget line item transfer is to be authorized by the committee for the construction of a new County archive Facility. This will also be considered by the Finance and Audit Committee when it meets following Management Services Committee. Meeting begins at 9:30 am
Added Disclosure Ordinance
Also continuing discussion by the Management Services Committee is slated for a proposed Draft Disclosure Ordinance Options. This has been proposed by the group ALAW and would be in addition to the required documents for candidates to complete.
County Insurance Program Review
McHenry County Board Management Services Committee is expected to review a proposed Insurance Program for Fiscal Year 2011 when the committee meets beginning at 8:30 Tuesday morning.
New County Archive Facility
Also a budget line item transfer is to be authorized by the committee for the construction of a new County archive Facility. This will also be considered by the Finance and Audit Committee when it meets following Management Services Committee. Meeting begins at 9:30 am
Added Disclosure Ordinance
Also continuing discussion by the Management Services Committee is slated for a proposed Draft Disclosure Ordinance Options. This has been proposed by the group ALAW and would be in addition to the required documents for candidates to complete.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Sally Wiggins Name Remains On November Ballot
Sally "Oeffling" Wiggins, of Woodstock, will see her name remain on the ballot as an Independent Candidate for the newly appointed Judicial seat for the 22nd Circuit, McHenry County.
The result of an Objection to her name appearing on the ballot was filed by Sharon Ann Meroni, Barrington Hills, seeking to have Wiggins' name removed from the ballot based on whether there was proof that Wiggins is a United States citizen since there is no requirement for inclusion of a birth certificate to be filed with the nomination papers.
Subsequent to the objection being filed, Wiggins provided a certified copy of her birth certificate along with her Motion to Dismiss the objection in which she referenced "a boiler plate objection, used by Meroni to file against multiple candidates, with blanks filled in to identify the particular candidates."
Following considerable discussion on why the objection was filed. Meroni said there is insufficient information for a citizen objector to determine whether the candidate meets the standards. She further noted that she wanted to know that the candidate she was voting for was born in the United States.
Wiggins explained to the Board hearing the objection, "This is the only opportunity to know that the individual I'm voting for is constitutionally approved."
Following some discussion, Meroni withdrew the objection.
County Clerk Katherine Schultz, in response to our question, says, "There is no Illinois law requiring a birth certificate to be filed with nominating petitions."
The result of an Objection to her name appearing on the ballot was filed by Sharon Ann Meroni, Barrington Hills, seeking to have Wiggins' name removed from the ballot based on whether there was proof that Wiggins is a United States citizen since there is no requirement for inclusion of a birth certificate to be filed with the nomination papers.
Subsequent to the objection being filed, Wiggins provided a certified copy of her birth certificate along with her Motion to Dismiss the objection in which she referenced "a boiler plate objection, used by Meroni to file against multiple candidates, with blanks filled in to identify the particular candidates."
Following considerable discussion on why the objection was filed. Meroni said there is insufficient information for a citizen objector to determine whether the candidate meets the standards. She further noted that she wanted to know that the candidate she was voting for was born in the United States.
Wiggins explained to the Board hearing the objection, "This is the only opportunity to know that the individual I'm voting for is constitutionally approved."
Following some discussion, Meroni withdrew the objection.
County Clerk Katherine Schultz, in response to our question, says, "There is no Illinois law requiring a birth certificate to be filed with nominating petitions."
Lakewood Village Planning and Zoning Committee and Village Board Meet Tuesday
The Planning and Zoning Committee of the Village of Lakewood will meet at 6:00 pm Tuesday for a public hering regarding a petition filed by Ackman Red Tail LLC, Owner. This concerns an amendment to the special Use Permit for the Retail Center Portion of the Lakewood Commons Planned Development. The request is to permit a Religious Use in the Development.
A Missouri Synod Lutheran Church desires to locate a religious faciity in the Center. The idea was previously presented to the Village Board to apprise them of the proosal. The Village Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuseday. Included in that agenda is the Ordinance regarding the requested Special Use permit for the Church's request.
Another Ordinance being considered at Tuesday's meeting is one to ammend the Sanitary Sewer User Rates for the East Side Sewer.
A number of appointments are also t be considered, including approval for Trustee Richardson to act as liason to the Economic Development Committee; Trustee Burton, as liason to the Parks and Recreation Committee and Trustee Hobsonas Liason to the SSA#1 Committee.
Another appointment consideration for approval is for William Wayne to to the Economic Devleopment Committee. Also appointments to the stormwater Task Force of Joe Miller, Jack Murphy, Chuck Turner, Tom Wanamaker, Mike Rea, and Ned Zen.
A Missouri Synod Lutheran Church desires to locate a religious faciity in the Center. The idea was previously presented to the Village Board to apprise them of the proosal. The Village Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuseday. Included in that agenda is the Ordinance regarding the requested Special Use permit for the Church's request.
Another Ordinance being considered at Tuesday's meeting is one to ammend the Sanitary Sewer User Rates for the East Side Sewer.
A number of appointments are also t be considered, including approval for Trustee Richardson to act as liason to the Economic Development Committee; Trustee Burton, as liason to the Parks and Recreation Committee and Trustee Hobsonas Liason to the SSA#1 Committee.
Another appointment consideration for approval is for William Wayne to to the Economic Devleopment Committee. Also appointments to the stormwater Task Force of Joe Miller, Jack Murphy, Chuck Turner, Tom Wanamaker, Mike Rea, and Ned Zen.
Busy Tuesday Morning For McHenry County Board Committees
Two employment matters will be considered at a Monday morning joint meeting of the Human Resources and Public Health and Human Services Committees of the McHenry County Board.
One matter is a resolution authorizing reclassification of the Animal Control Division Manager and a Budget Line Item transfer in the Health Department's Fiscal year 2009-2010 budget.
The other matter is a resolution authorizing a contract agreement between the Service Employees International Union, Local 73, Division of Veterinary Public Health and the County of McHenry.
Following this brief meeting, a meeting of the Human Resources Committee will consider a Contract Agreement between the Service Employees International Union Local 73, County Coroner, and the County of McHenry.
Also a reclassification in the Information Technology Department will be considered as well as approval of Worker's Compensation Claim Settlement.
The final committee meeting of the morning is that of the Public Health and Human Services Committee.
In addition to an update on the University of Illinois, Chicago update on the McCullom Lake situation.
Other matters requiring action by the board including an emergency appropriation in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Budget for the Mental health Building Expansion Project Fund; requests for Comprehensive Solid Waste Removal Franchising; acceptance of two grants, both for the McHenry county Workforce Network for the 2009 Fiscal Year.
One matter is a resolution authorizing reclassification of the Animal Control Division Manager and a Budget Line Item transfer in the Health Department's Fiscal year 2009-2010 budget.
The other matter is a resolution authorizing a contract agreement between the Service Employees International Union, Local 73, Division of Veterinary Public Health and the County of McHenry.
Following this brief meeting, a meeting of the Human Resources Committee will consider a Contract Agreement between the Service Employees International Union Local 73, County Coroner, and the County of McHenry.
Also a reclassification in the Information Technology Department will be considered as well as approval of Worker's Compensation Claim Settlement.
The final committee meeting of the morning is that of the Public Health and Human Services Committee.
In addition to an update on the University of Illinois, Chicago update on the McCullom Lake situation.
Other matters requiring action by the board including an emergency appropriation in the Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Budget for the Mental health Building Expansion Project Fund; requests for Comprehensive Solid Waste Removal Franchising; acceptance of two grants, both for the McHenry county Workforce Network for the 2009 Fiscal Year.
A BREAKFAST TO HONOR HUNTLEY AREA RETIRED TEACHERS
Date: Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Where: Bill’s Village Inn, 11713 E. Main Street, Huntley
Time: 9:00 A.M. (until you are finished catching up on old times!)
HUNTLEY - Calling all retired Huntley-area teachers, current or past school personnel and spouses! It’s time again for the Huntley Area Retired Teachers’ Breakfast, set for 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 14 at Bill’s Village Inn at 11713 E Main Street in beautiful downtown Huntley.
The annual event is being hosted again this year by Huntley High School retirees Mary Ellen Moerke and Lori Lid, as a chance for former school employees to catch up with old friends and to make new ones.
“It’s just a local thing, not a part of any organized group (like the McHenry Co. Retired Teachers Association),” Moerke says. “Everyone is invited, and we just meet and eat. We order from the menu and pay for our own food.”
The event is open to any current or former school employees who live in Huntley or have worked in area schools. Spouses are welcome, too, Moerke says: “We have couples come, and people of all ages.”
“Some are retired teachers who now live in Huntley, but have worked in other schools. It’s very informal, and everybody is welcome.”
The breakfast runs from 9 a.m. until “whenever we’re done talking,” she says. For more information, call Moerke at (847) 669-5239. “Everybody always has a nice time,” she says. “The food is good, and the company is great
Where: Bill’s Village Inn, 11713 E. Main Street, Huntley
Time: 9:00 A.M. (until you are finished catching up on old times!)
HUNTLEY - Calling all retired Huntley-area teachers, current or past school personnel and spouses! It’s time again for the Huntley Area Retired Teachers’ Breakfast, set for 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 14 at Bill’s Village Inn at 11713 E Main Street in beautiful downtown Huntley.
The annual event is being hosted again this year by Huntley High School retirees Mary Ellen Moerke and Lori Lid, as a chance for former school employees to catch up with old friends and to make new ones.
“It’s just a local thing, not a part of any organized group (like the McHenry Co. Retired Teachers Association),” Moerke says. “Everyone is invited, and we just meet and eat. We order from the menu and pay for our own food.”
The event is open to any current or former school employees who live in Huntley or have worked in area schools. Spouses are welcome, too, Moerke says: “We have couples come, and people of all ages.”
“Some are retired teachers who now live in Huntley, but have worked in other schools. It’s very informal, and everybody is welcome.”
The breakfast runs from 9 a.m. until “whenever we’re done talking,” she says. For more information, call Moerke at (847) 669-5239. “Everybody always has a nice time,” she says. “The food is good, and the company is great
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Feature of Tuesday Concert - Rock From The '50s To Today
Concerts in the Park are held every summer Tuesday evening in the Crystal Lake Park District's band shell, located at the Main Beach, 300 Lakeshore Drive.
The 70 to 90 minute concerts begin at 7:00 pm. Admission is free as the result of generous sponsors, Raue Center For The Arts, McHenry County Living Magazine, Home State Bank, and Judson College.
The featured presentation for Tuesday July 13 is Juke Box Band—Rock From '50s to Today. In case of rain or other inclement weather, the concert will take place in Park Place, 406 West Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake.
Call the Park Weather Hotline at 815-459-PARK (7275) after 3 pm to confirm if there is inclement weather.
The 70 to 90 minute concerts begin at 7:00 pm. Admission is free as the result of generous sponsors, Raue Center For The Arts, McHenry County Living Magazine, Home State Bank, and Judson College.
The featured presentation for Tuesday July 13 is Juke Box Band—Rock From '50s to Today. In case of rain or other inclement weather, the concert will take place in Park Place, 406 West Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake.
Call the Park Weather Hotline at 815-459-PARK (7275) after 3 pm to confirm if there is inclement weather.
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