Day Of The Dead Program At MCC November 1

McHenry County College will host a Day of the Dead program featuring Calle Sur, a Colombian-Panamanian duo who will perform with other musicians for their “Viva Mexico” musical debut from 10-11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1 featuring music from Mexico and South America.

Following the performance, Calle Sur members will enlighten the audience with a historical presentation of Day of the Dead from 11-11:30 a.m. Both activities will take place in the Luecht Conference Center at MCC, 8900 U.S. Hwy. 14 in Crystal Lake.

The Day of the Dead is a cherished, complex Mexican holiday celebration where the whole family comes together to remember and honor the deceased. Refreshments will be provided after the performance and lecture.

Calle Sur will also perform Latin American music from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the MCC cafeteria.

A Day of the Dead altar created by MCC’s Latinos Unidos student organization will be on display from Oct. 23 through Nov. 3 across from the Student Life Office, Room A252.

The event and display is free and open to the public. For more information, contact MCC’s Multicultural Affairs Office at (815) 479-7749.

Words Of Wisdom

"We are firmly convinced, and we act on that conviction, that with nations as with individuals our interests soundly calculated will ever be found inseparable from our moral duties, and history bears witness to the fact that a just nation is trusted on its word when recourse is had to armaments and wars to bridle others."

--Thomas Jefferson, Second Inaugural Address, 1805

Words Of Wisdom

"In the formation of our constitution the wisdom of all ages is collected -- the legislators are antiquity are consulted, as well as the opinions and interests of the millions who are concerned. It short, it is an empire of reason."

--Noah Webster, An Examination into the Leading Principles of the Federal Constitution, 1787

Walkup Road Work Progress

The work on both the north and south legs of the project will continue through approximately Thanksgiving.  The schedule is to have all of the widening installed and binder course placed for the winter.  The surface course, striping and any remaining landscaping would be completed next year.

North Leg – The storm sewer installation will continue into next week, earth excavation will re-start on Friday 10/26/12, to be followed by subgrade preparation and stone placement.  Landscaping of the east side should be completed next week.  There will be multiple daily lane closures in the work zone, operations are occurring simultaneously.  Please be patient and watch for construction workers.

South Leg – A new traffic pattern from Talismon to Burning Bush on Walkup Road North of IL 176 was established this week.  The remaining pavement is being removed this week.  Next week storm sewer, earth excavation and subgrade preparation will continue. 

Work continues on the retaining wall along IL 176 in front of the shopping complex and along Walkup in front of Veteran Acres, with completion scheduled late next week.    Final grading of the stone base along IL 176 will begin Friday with asphalt to be placed along IL 176 and to the immediate north on Walkup next week. Driveway placement along IL 176 should be completed next week.  Expect a new traffic pattern on Walkup immediately north of IL 176 within the next couple of weeks.

Also, the Illinois Department of Transportation requires the temporary traffic signal at IL 176 and Main Street to be removed on Friday October 26th.  The City of Crystal Lake is performing a study in an effort to gain approval for a permanent intersection improvement in the future. 

Please be patient with any delays, watch for workers and equipment, and no cell phone use allowed in the work zones.

Human Face Of Climate Change --Film Shown At MCC

On Monday, October 29, the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County will present the documentary "Sun Come Up" at McHenry County College’s Luecht Conference Center, 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL. The screening is free and open to the public. (donations to help cover costs are happily accepted). Doors open at 6:30pm, movie starts at 7pm.

" Sun Come Up is an Academy Award® nominated film that shows the human face of climate change. The film follows the relocation of the Carteret Islanders, a community living on a remote island chain in the South Pacific Ocean, and now, some of the world’s first environmental refugees. When climate change threatens their survival, the islanders face a painful decision. They must leave their ancestral land in search of a new place to call home. Sun Come Up follows a group of young islanders as they search for land and build relationships in war-torn Bougainville, 50 miles across the open ocean.”

A question/answer discussion will follow, led by Rick Johnson and Bill Donato.

This event is co-sponsored by Environmental Defenders of McHenry County,   McHenry County Transition Group, MCC's Down to Earth Club, and the Green Club at Prairie Ridge High School, and hosted by MCC Sustainability Center.

The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization For more information, visit www.mcdef.org or call 815-338-0393.

ATTENTION VOTERS!

If you suddenly discovered you are not registered to vote, there is still time to handle that important civic duty. The deadline for this necessary action was October 9.

Katherine C. Schultz, McHenry County Clerk, notes that a state law allows a “Grace Period” for people to register to vote between October 10 and November 3 for the upcoming November 6 General Election.

Individuals may register in person during normal office hours at the County Clerk’s Office, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Room 207, Woodstock.

However, there is a caveat—people registering to vote at this time must vote in the County Clerk’s office at the same time... They may not vote in their designated precinct.

The Clerk’s office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30p.m.

Eligibility requires a person to be a US citizen, 18 years old by Election Day, and a resident of the precinct for at least 30 days prior to Election Day. Two (2) forms of ID are necessary, both with the voter’s name and one (1) with their current address.

For more information about the grace period, contact the County Clerk’s office at 815-334-4242.

Rakow Road Work Nearing Completion

Because of the varied activities, including asphalt paving, traffic signal installation, final landscaping and pavement markings, expect traffic delays throughout the entire project over the next few weeks as the work is finished
.  We continue to be on pace to have the entire roadway open to traffic prior to the project completion date of November 30th.  Please be alert as you drive through the project since many different work tasks are being performed simultaneously.

As a reminder, a Rededication of Rakow Road will be held Tuesday, October 30th at the Crossroads of Crystal Lake.  Please visit the Press Releases page or click here to see the invitation and more details.  Thank you for your continued patience!

Words Of Wisdom

"In the formation of our constitution the wisdom of all ages is collected -- the legislators are antiquity are consulted, as well as the opinions and interests of the millions who are concerned. It short, it is an empire of reason."

--Noah Webster, An Examination into the Leading Principles of the Federal Constitution, 1787

Make A Difference Day

On Saturday, October 27^th, the Water Resources Protection and the Natural Resources Committees of the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County invite Defenders’ members as well as members of the public to join them in their efforts to “make a difference” at two sites in Woodstock as part of the national Make A Difference Day event.

Habitat restoration and painting picnic tables will be completed at the Defenders’ property at the headwaters of the Kishwaukee River, while clearing a trail of invasive species will be the task of the day at the Gerry Street Nature Area near Emricson Park. 

The event will begin at 9 am and conclude at noon. Volunteers are asked to wear work clothes and gloves and to park in the Soil and Water District’s parking lot at the SE corner of Hwy. 14 and Dean Street in Woodstock.

All necessary equipment as well as water and snacks will be provided.  Come help us make a positive difference in the environment and enjoy some time outdoors!

The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of the environment. The group provides community residents with educational programs and volunteer action on pollution prevention, sustainable land use and energy and natural resource conservation. Donations are encouraged and are tax-deductible as charitable contributions.   For more information, visit www.mcdef.org or call 815-338-0393.

Another Party Heard

An Open Letter to the
Commission on Presidential Debates
Dear Members of the Commission:

On behalf of the 6% of likely voters nationwide who plan to vote for the Libertarian Presidential Ticket of Governor Gary Johnson and Judge Jim Gray this November 6th (Polled 9/21 by Princeton Survey Research International),

On behalf of the 2% to 10.6% of likely voters polled in the razor-close Tipping Point States of New Hampshire, Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Iowa, Nevada, and Colorado -- who plan to vote for Libertarian Presidential candidate, 2-Term Governor Gary Johnson,

On behalf of the 26,192 individuals (as of 10/1/12) who signed the petition for you to include Libertarian Presidential candidate, Governor Gary Johnson in the Presidential Debates with Democratic Presidential candidate, President Barack Obama and Republican Presidential candidate, Governor Mitt Romney,

 2-Term Governor Gary Johnson is Qualified to be Included in these Presidential Debates

Successful entrepreneur, business executive and leader who created 1,000 private sector jobs.
Two-term governor. Re-elected by voters of New Mexico. Neither Mitt Romney nor Barack Obama has been re-elected.

Has 8 years chief executive experience in government -- as much as Mitt Romney and Barack Obama combined.

As governor, he vetoed over 750 unnecessary bills - more than all other governors combined. Only two vetoes were overridden. This saved taxpayers billions of dollars.
Is already on the ballot in 48 states plus D.C. and is challenging the last two states for ballot access in federal court.
25-Year Superior Court Judge Jim Gray is Qualified to be Included in the Vice-Presidential Debate:

Juris Doctor, USC

Peace Corps Volunteer in Costa Rica

JAG Defense Attorney in the US Navy

25-year California Superior Court Judge

Champions the cause of legalizing marijuana, re-classifying it the same as wine and beer

Relevant: Libertarian Presidential Candidate Governor Gary Johnson’s votes in one or more of the key Tipping Point States – New Hampshire(4), Virginia(13), North Carolina(15), Florida(29), Ohio(18), Iowa(6), Nevada(6), and Colorado(9) – could shift as many as 100 Electoral Votes this November 6th …and could determine the outcome of the 2012 Presidential Election.

Shouldn’t the voters in these 8 Tipping Point states get the opportunity to compare and contrast Libertarian Presidential candidate Governor Gary Johnson against the republican and Democratic Presidential candidates in the nationally-televised Presidential debates – BEFORE they decide who to vote for?

Most Americans need an Electron Microscope to find real differences between most actions and policies of President Obama and Governor Romney.

Excluding Libertarian Presidential candidate Governor Gary Johnson from the Presidential Debates guarantees that real differences don’t get debated. For example:

Federal Spending:
Both Obama and Romney will add $1.2 Trillion more to the federal debt in their first year alone. President Gary Johnson will cut spending in Year One by 43% to balance the budget.

Bailouts:
Obama and Romney supported bailouts for banks, corporations, foreign governments and state governments. President Gary Johnson will veto all bailouts.

Medical Insurance:
Obama will preserve, protect and expand Obamacare. Romney will replace it with Romneycare. President Gary Johnson will repeal Obamacare completely and return medical choices to families and doctors.

Foreign Intervention:
Romney and Obama will keep 550,000 U.S. troops stationed in foreign countries and drag on the war in Afghanistan. President Gary Johnson will radically draw down U.S. troops in foreign countries and immediately bring our troops home from Afghanistan.

Drug War:
Obama and Romney will continue the failed Marijuana Prohibition.
President Gary Johnson will end the Prohibition and free the many who suffer from cancer, AIDS, glaucoma, migraines, and other serious disease to seek relief from pain and disability.

What if you put on a Presidential Debate and nobody watches? That’s the direction you’re headed by excluding qualified candidates like 2-Term Governor Gary Johnson.

10 million to 20 million fewer Americans will watch your 2012 debates than the 2008 debates – UNLESS you include the other qualified Presidential candidate, Libertarian 2-Term New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson. Why? His viewpoint and proposals are dramatically different from Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. He attracts a different segment of American voters. He brings in new viewers to the debates.

Do the right thing, the good thing, the smart thing:

Invite and include Libertarian Presidential candidate Governor Gary Johnson and Vice-Presidential candidate Judge Jim Gray in the 2012 Debates.

Yours for open debates and elections,

Geoffrey J. Neale                                             Carla Howell
Chair, Libertarian Party                                 Executive Director, Libertarian Party

Halloween Concert Sunday

Come, if you dare, to a joint Halloween concert with the McHenry County College Concert Band and the Crystal Lake Community Band at 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 28 in the Cary-Grove High School Gym, 2208 Three Oaks Road in Cary.

The concert will feature more than 100 musicians who will perform seasonally dramatic music. Program highlights include “The Phantom of the Opera,” “March of the Trolls,” “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” “Beetlejuice,” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”  Trick or treating for audience members in costume will take place after the concert.

For more information, contact the MCC Music Department at (815) 479-7670. For more details about MCC’s music program, visit www.mchenry.edu/music.

Government At Work Thursday

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 --
9:00 a.m. Local Emergency Planning Committee

Meeting in the Sheriff’s Large Training Room, Government Center Building, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock.

Following correspondence, committee reports, an invite to all Hazard Filers is an item under Old Business.

New business includes EOP up for review, Incidents reported since last meeting and a time for public comments.

1:00 p.m.–McHenry County Coordinating Council—

Meeting in the same location as above.

Following the welcome and introductions, the Council is to be presented with several presentations from Jennifer Prell on Elderwerks, Melissa Picciola, Equip for Equality, and Aaron Kustermann, of Illinois State Police.

1:00 p.m. – McHenry County Board Planning and Development Committee Meeting with the McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals--
Following the approval of seven sets of minutes the Committees are to consider the ZBA December Zoning Board of Appeals December voting meeting date, followed by hearing any comments from the public and review a draft of the McHenry County Unified Development Ordinance,

6:30 p.m. – McHenry County College Board of Trustees --
Meeting in the College Board Room, 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake.

In addition to the necessary matters to be handled by the Board, among those items that are extraordinary are:

James Falco, Executive Dean of Education, Career and Technical Education and Dr. Tony Miksa,  Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs will provide a presentation on a TAA Grant being awarded the College.

Tuition and Fees for the College are expected to increase for out-of-district Illinois residents without an approved charge back from the current $266.60 to $301.33.

Tuition and fees for out of district (audit courses) and out-of-state students are to increase from $326.32 to $371.20.

7:30 p.m. – Crystal Lake Park Board of Commissioners –

Meeting in the Park District Administration Office, One E. Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake.

The Commissioners are to consider acceptance of the 2012 Comprehensive Annul Audit Report, determine the tax levy for the coming year, as well as handle a number requests for use of park facilities and consider a new Veteran Acres Parking lot entrance restoration and emergency driveway paving project.

Halloween Band Concert Sunday

Come if you dare to a joint Halloween concert with the McHenry County College Concert Band and the Crystal Lake Community Band at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28 in the Cary-Grove High School Gym, 2208 Three Oaks Road in Cary.

The concert will feature more than 100 musicians who will perform seasonally dramatic music. Program highlights include “The Phantom of the Opera,” “March of the Trolls,” “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” “Beetlejuice,” and “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” 

Trick or treating for audience members in costume will take place after the concert.

For more information, contact the MCC Music Department at (815) 479-7670. For more details about MCC’s music program, visit www.mchenry.edu/music 

Words Of Wisdom

"In the formation of our constitution the wisdom of all ages is collected -- the legislators are antiquity are consulted, as well as the opinions and interests of the millions who are concerned. It short, it is an empire of reason."

--Noah Webster, An Examination into the Leading Principles of the Federal Constitution, 1787

Government At Work

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 –

8:15 a.m. –McHenry County Board Community Development Block Grant—

Meeting in County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

The committee is to consider the 2012 CDBG Timeliness of Expenditure and Project Status Update.

Also the Committee is to consider Funding Round Letters of Intent and select hearing date.

Funding recommendations are to be considered for the McHenry County Housing Authority 2012 Project and Family Alliance 2012 projects.

1:00 p.m. McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeal and the McHenry County Board Planning and Development Committee

Meeting in the County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road. The two groups are to review the Draft Unified Development Ordinance.

6:00 p.m. – McHenry County Solid Waste Advisory Committee, -

Meeting in Rooms B &C, McHenry County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

The Committee is to be presented preliminary survey results before considering best management practices and trends
 

Rummage Sale - Benefit Build A Dream Foundation

Good, serviceable used clothing at fair prices will be on sale to benefit the Build a Dream Foundation which supports the school and community of the impoverished village of El Vaquero in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosi.

The sale is taking place Thursday October 25 through Saturday October 27, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1320 Dean Street, Woodstock.

Men's Adult Basketball League

There is still time to put a team together for the Crystal Lake Park District Men's Adult Basketball League. The league is open to adults ages 18 & up. Two divisions may be formed. Teams will play a 10-game regular season, followed by a single elimination post-season tournament within the same division. Team rosters and registration fees are due to the Crystal Lake Park District Administrative Office, One East Crystal Lake Avenue by Friday, November 2. The league plays at Lundahl Middle School

Men's Basketball League, Wednesday, November 7, 2012-February 20, 2013
Team Fee: $755 plus $15 for each non-resident.

Basketball League Information Packets and Team Roster Forms are available online All leagues play at Hannah Beardsley Middle School.

Information packet and roster forms available here:
http://www.crystallakeparks.org/Athletic-Leagues/adult-volleyball.htm

Please contact Joe Davison at (815) 459-0680 ext. 228, jdavison@crystallakeparks.org, if you have any questions or are interested in Men's Basketball Leagues with the Crystal Lake Park District.

Clothing Sale Thursday-Benefits Build A Dream Foundation

Good, serviceable used clothing at fair prices will be on sale to benefit the Build a Dream Foundation which supports the school and community of the impoverished village of El Vaquero in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosi.

The sale is taking place Thursday October 25 through Saturday October 27, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1320 Dean Street, Woodstock.

Grafton Township Senior Transportation Committee Meeting Tonight

The Grafton Township Senior Transportation Committee is meeting this evening at 7:00 p.m. in the American Legion Hall, 11712 Coral Street, Huntley.

The Committee will conduct a discussion on the Pace Bus. McHenry County Assistant Administrator, John Labaj will be responding to the question regarding whether the money has to be returned to the County.

Also to be discussed is the development of a sponsorship program and guidelines with recommendation and suggestions to the Board.

Firewood Sale

The Crystal Lake Park District will be hosting a Firewood Sale on Saturday, November 10, from 8 AM-Noon.  The sale will be held at Lippold Park Maintenance Storage Building on Route 176, just west of Route 14. 

 Follow the Firewood Sale signs once inside the park.  The firewood will be available for $70 per face cord (approximately 100-110 pieces.  Firewood is mostly seasoned oak.  Buyers will need to load their own wood.  Cash or check only. 

For further information call Dennis Jahnke at the Crystal Lake Park District, (815) 477-5007.

Another Presidential Debate

For those who are not yet aware, in 14 days we will be electing our next President of these United States.

Throughout this process, there are debates between those who have garnered a support base that can make a difference.  The Libertarian nominee, Gary Johnson, is one of these individuals.

Tonight, Gary Johnson will be taking part in a debate in Chicago.  The debate is being put on by Free & Equal and the top six Presidential candidates have all been invited.  As of the time of this message, four candidates have confirmed including Gary Johnson himself.

The four confirmed candidates represent all sides of the political spectrum to engage, educate and enlighten a worldwide audience.

Questions include foreign policy, the economy, civil rights, and other critical policy issues that affect not only Americans, but the rest of the world as well.

Please join the Libertarian Party of Illinois, Free and Equal and the rest of the world tonight, on air, online.

When:  October 23, 2012 @ 8:00pm central.
Watch Live:  http://www.freeandequal.org/live
Purchase Tickets:  http://freeandequal.org/updates/debate-tickets-on-sale-now/
More Info:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aG0poPqewlc

Need Firewood?

The Crystal Lake Park District will be hosting a Firewood Sale on Saturday, November 10, from 8 AM-Noon.  The sale will be held at Lippold Park Maintenance Storage Building on Route 176, just west of Route 14. 

 Follow the Firewood Sale signs once inside the park.  The firewood will be available for $70 per face cord (approximately 100-110 pieces.  Firewood is mostly seasoned oak.  Buyers will need to load their own wood.  Cash or check only. 

For further information call Dennis Jahnke at the Crystal Lake Park District, (815) 477-5007.

Why We Must Be Our Own Government

By Laura Stein (about the author)

For over a decade now, it has taken courage simply to follow events in the public sphere. One after another, the dikes we had built as limits to the harm the most powerful could inflict on ordinary people have been overtopped as if they were merely quaint, decorative borders.

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Adult Basketball League Forming

There is still time to put a team together for the Crystal Lake Park District Men's Adult Basketball League. The league is open to adults ages 18 & up.
 Two divisions may be formed. Teams will play a 10-game regular season, followed by a single elimination post-season tournament within the same division. Team rosters and registration fees are due to the Crystal Lake Park District Administrative Office, One East Crystal Lake Avenue by Friday, November 2. The league plays at Lundahl Middle School

Men's Basketball League, Wednesday, November 7, 2012-February 20, 2013

Team Fee: $755 plus $15 for each non-resident

Program Fee: $440 plus $15 for each non-resident.
All leagues play at Hannah Beardsley Middle School.
Information packet and roster forms available here:
http://www.crystallakeparks.org/Athletic-Leagues/adult-volleyball.htm

Please contact Joe Davison at (815) 459-0680 ext. 228, jdavison@crystallakeparks.org, if you have any questions or are interested in Men's Basketball Leagues with the Crystal Lake Park District.

New At The Raue Center For The arts

Experience world-class theatre as it’s meant to be seen – with a group!

 Raue Center For The Arts is pleased to share their newly revamped group sales program staffed by Laurie Teator, Kate Wilford and Jeanne Slater. Whether you’re organizing a client appreciation night, fundraiser or a night on the town with friends, bringing a group to Raue Center offers access to outstanding performances at big savings. Groups receive the best seats at the best prices. Bring a group of 10 or more and save from 10 to 50% off regular ticket prices to many productions!

Additional group perks include one complimentary ticket per 50 purchased, recommendations on area restaurants and hotels, prompt service, easy payment plans, convenient drop off, door to door service, tours and private receptions. There are no bad seats in the house and matinees are available. Different packages are available that range from tickets at a discount rate to backstage tours and pre-receptions. Outings are customizable and concierge service is available for your event.

Raue Center’s 12th season has a little something for everyone, so there’s sure to be something perfect for your group! Upcoming shows for the holidays include Father Joe presented by Jay O’Callahan and Williams Street Repertory’s It’s A Wonderful Life: A Radio Play.

Father Joe is the true story of Lieut. Comdr. Joseph T. O' Callahan, the first Catholic priest to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, whose courage saved the USS Franklin from sinking after being bombed off the coast of Japan on March 19, 1945. Over 724 men were killed and another 265 were wounded.  Expert storyteller Jay O' Callahan plays with time and the listener's imagination in this dramatic and poignant performance taking place on November 10, 2012.

It’s A Wonderful Life: A Radio Play is inspired by the classic holiday film. This production is presented as a 1940′s live radio broadcast in front of a live audience and is your chance to fall in love with the story of Bedford Falls all over again in a way you’ve never seen it (or heard it) told before. The show opens November 23, 2012 after Crystal Lake’s Festival of Lights Parade and runs through December 15, 2012.

Group rates apply for groups of 10 or more for most productions. Please contact Jeanne Slater at 815.356.9212 or by email, jslater@rauecenter.org, for more current rates. For more information visit Raue Center online via rauecenter.org and through the Box Office at 26 N. Williams Street or by calling 815.356.9212.

Words Of Wisdom

"My policy has been, and will continue to be, while I have the honor to remain in the administration of the government, to be upon friendly terms with, but independent of, all the nations of the earth. To share in the broils of none. To fulfil our own engagements. To supply the wants, and be carriers for them all: Being thoroughly convinced that it is our policy and interest to do so."

 --George Washington, letter to Gouverneur Morris, 1795

Government At Work

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23—
7:30 a.m. –City of Crystal Lake Economic Development Committee –

Meeting in the Crystal Lake City Council Chambers Council Room

The Committee is to conduct the annual election of a chairperson for the committee before undertaking other matters and discussions related to the economic development in the City.

9:30 a.m. –McHenry County Board Finance and Audit Committee

Meeting in the County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

Five resolutions are being presented for the Committee’s approval including:

A purchase contract agreement with Nexum Inc. for check point hardware maintenance and support;
Authorizing an agreement between the County and McHenry County Visitors and Convention Bureau;
Authorizing approval of the County’s Property and Casualty Insurance Program for FY 2012-2013;

Authorizing a Workers’ Compensation Claim Settlement; and
Authorizing Monthly transactions for the Delinquent Tax Program.

7:00 p.m. – Governance Committee of the Crystal Lake Public Library Board of Trustees,

Meeting in the Library Director’s Office at the Crystal Lake Public Library, 126 Paddock Street, Crystal Lake.

7:00 p.m. – Lakewood Village Board—

Meeting in RedTail Golf Club, 7900 RedTail Driver, Lakewood.

In addition to approving prior meeting minutes, approving payment of bills, approving applicable financial statements, the Board will be presented the Annual Audit for the Fiscal Year Ending Aril 30, 2012.

The Board is also to discuss the architectural Review Committee Guidelines and the Use of Vinyl Clad Windows;

The Board is also expected to consider a motion approving execution of an Annexation Agreement Between the Village and Tonya Evertsen.

A motion is also being presented for approval regarding a farm lease with Dan and Ross Fruin for 30 Tillable Acres South of Pleasant Valley Road and West of Route 47.

A discussion regarding a proposed five-year roadway program is also to take place by the board

Early Voting Requirements

Katherine C. Schultz, McHenry County Clerk, announces that voters can cast a ballot prior to the November 6 General Election as early as October 22 without having to offer a reason or an excuse for wanting to vote early.

The early voting law, effective in Illinois, allows voters to cast a ballot at an early voting center through Saturday, November 3

As all ballot styles, for McHenry County, are available at all Early Voting Centers, voters may choose to vote at the site most convenient for them.

EARLY VOTING WILL BE CONDUCTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

MCHENRY COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

667 Ware Rd., 2nd Floor, Conference Room A

Woodstock, IL  60098

Monday, Oct 22  thru Saturday, Nov 3
Monday thru Friday
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Wednesday, Oct 24
Hours: 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM

Saturday, Oct 27
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Sunday, Oct 28
Hours: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Wednesday, Oct 31
Hours 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM 

Saturday, Nov 3
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

ALGONQUIN TOWNSHIP OFFICES
3702 US Hwy 14, Community Room
(Adjacent to Sheriff’s Substation)
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Monday, Oct 22  thru Saturday, Nov 3
 
Monday thru Friday
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Saturday, Oct 27

Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Saturday, Nov 3
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

CITY OF CRYSTAL LAKE
100 W Municipal Complex, Room P106
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Monday, Oct 22 thru Saturday, Nov 3

 Monday thru Friday  
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday, Oct 27
hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Sunday, Oct 28

Hours: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Saturday, Nov 3
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

GRAFTON TOWNSHIP
Huntley Park District
12015 Mill St.
Huntley, IL  60142
Monday, Oct 22  thru Saturday, Nov 3

Monday thru Friday 
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday, Oct 27
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Saturday, Nov 3
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Village of Lake in the Hills
Lake in the Hills Village Hall
600 Harvest Gate, Executive Conference Room
(Enter thru Board Room)
Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
Monday, Oct 22  thru Saturday, Nov 3

Monday thru Friday
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Saturday, Oct 27
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Sunday, Oct 28
Hours: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Saturday, Nov 3
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

CITY OF MCHENRY
McHenry City Hall
333 S Green St, Court Entrance Only

McHenry, IL 60050
Monday, Oct 22  thru Saturday, Nov 3
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Saturday, Oct 27
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Sunday, Oct 28
Hours: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Saturday, Nov 3
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

MCHENRY TOWNSHIP OFFICES
3703 N. Richmond Rd.
McHenry, IL  60050
Monday, Oct 22  thru Saturday, Nov 3
Monday thru Friday
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Saturday, Nov 3
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

NUNDA TOWNSHIP OFFICES
3510 Bay Rd, Annex
Crystal Lake, IL 60012 
Monday, Oct 22  thru Saturday, Nov 3

Monday thru Friday
Hours: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Saturday, Nov 3
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

HARVARD AREA
Dunham Township Office
107 Airport Rd
Harvard, IL 60033

Monday, Oct 22  thru Saturday, Nov 3
Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM  
Saturday, Oct 27
Hours: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday, Nov 3

MARENGO AREA
Marengo City Hall
132 E Prairie St, Upper Chambers
Marengo, IL 60152

Monday, Oct 22  thru Saturday, Nov 3
Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday, Oct 27
Hours: 9:00 AM to Noon
Saturday, Nov 3
Hours: 9:00 AM to Noon

The state law requires that a registered voter show valid photo identification before voting early.   Voters casting an early ballot must display a current driver’s license, a state-issued ID card or another government-issued ID with a photograph.

Any voter who requests an “Early Ballot” or an “In Person Absentee Ballot” MAY NOT go to the polls on Election Day and revoke the ballot he originally requested.   The law prohibits any voter who has been issued an “In Person Absentee Ballot” or “Early Ballot” from appearing at his precinct polling place and requesting another ballot. 

For more information about early voting or voting locations, contact the McHenry County Clerk’s office at 815-334-4242.

Words Of Wisdom

"Let us recollect that peace or war will not always be left to our option; that however moderate or unambitious we may be, we cannot count upon the moderation, or hope to extinguish the ambition of others."

 --Alexander Hamilton

Government At Work

MONDAY, OCTOBER 22 –
8:30 a.m.—McHenry County Board, Management Services Committee –

Meeting in the County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

Several resolutions are being presented for approval including a resolution adopting McHenry County Information Technology’s Security Framework & Associated Polices...

A second resolution is adoption of McHenry County Information Technology’s Security Framework and Associated Policies.

A third resolution authorizes a Workers’ Compensation Claim Settlement.

The Committee is also to discuss the County Board Committee Agenda structure and review of New County Board Member Orientation Program.

7:00 p.m. – McHenry County Health Department Board --
Meeting in the Health Department, 2200 North Seminary Road, Woodstock, Il.

The Board is being presented a number of reports for approval including:

A Consultant Agreement with Dr. Santo Ruggero

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program MOU

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Harvard Agreement

Greater Elgin Family Care – McHenry Lease

IDPH Women’s Health Grant

IDOT Child Safety Seat Grant

Also for consideration are two new agreements including:

Barrington Surgeons, LTD Agreement for Services

IDPH HIV General Revenue Fund Grant.

Words Of Wisdom

"The state governments have a full superintendence and control over the immense mass of local interests of their respective states, which connect themselves with the feelings, the affections, the municipal institutions, and the internal arrangements of the whole population. They possess, too, the immediate administration of justice in all cases, civil and criminal, which concern the property, personal rights, and peaceful pursuits of their own citizens."

 --Joseph Story, Commentaries on the Constitution, 1833