Now you see me, now you don’t!
This annual magic show brings together some of the Midwest’s finest magicians and entertainers. They will dazzle you on Raue Center’s stage Saturday, April 10 at 6:00 pm at Nothin’ Up My Sleeve 8. Come see magicians combine tricks, sleight of hand, amazing illusions and juggling to the delight of children and adults of all ages!
Marshall Brodien, known for his role as Wizzo the Wizard on WGN-TV’s “Bozo’s Circus” and “The Bozo Show,” will be in attendance. There will be a special post-show reception available for $15 per person. The reception will be held on the stage and include live music, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.
Nothin’ Up My Sleeve 8 is sponsored by Georgio’s Chicago Pizzeria and Pub. Tickets are $23, $20 and $17. They can be purchased at rauecenter.org or by calling the box office at 815.356.9212. Raue Center is located at 26 N. Williams Street, in historic, downtown Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Comedy About Football Player's Life --At The Raue, Friday
"Runt of the Litter"
Friday, April 9 at 7:30 pm
Friday, April 9 at 7:30 pm
Raue Center For The Arts, Crystal Lake
What happens to two brothers in a family of over-achievers when their parents assure the oldest he is destined for football stardom, but the youngest that he is too small to compete?
"Runt of the Litter" is a semi-autobiographical account of Bo Eason's life and career as a safety for the Houston Oilers. Eason himself, who has also appeared in "Pride and Glory" and "ER", performs this powerful one-man show which will soon be a major motion picture.
And, don't miss the Q&A session with Eason following the show!
Tickets: $25, $22, $19
"Runt of the Litter" is a semi-autobiographical account of Bo Eason's life and career as a safety for the Houston Oilers. Eason himself, who has also appeared in "Pride and Glory" and "ER", performs this powerful one-man show which will soon be a major motion picture.
And, don't miss the Q&A session with Eason following the show!
Tickets: $25, $22, $19
Drumming Instruction For All Ages Plus Drum Line Performance
Local drum instructor Steve Fagiano will present a Drum Clinic for drummers of all ages at 1 p.m. April 17 at McHenry County College’s conference center in Crystal Lake. The clinic will include drum set and snare drum rudimental skills, plus a wide range of topics, including how to tune a drum and the proper way to hold drum sticks.Another highlight will include Russ Mehle, who specializes in drum instruction for children with special needs, including learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention-deficit/hyper activity disorder (ADHD) and autism. Mehle is a graduate of Musicians Institute of Hollywood, California and studied with Joe Pacaro, Steve Houton and Gary Hess, to name a few
A special highlight will include a performance by the Classic Drum Line, a 16-member drum corp. of boys and girls ages 14-22 and a demonstration by Russ Mehle, Admission is $10 for general public ; $5 for students with a school ID. For more information, contact Thomas Takayama at 815-455-8561 or Steve Fagiano at 847-404-7806 or visit the website
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Plans For Metra Ridgefield Station Moving Along
The Metra station proposed for Ridgefield was on Tuesday evenings Crystal Lake City Council Agenda only to explain that Metra's request for City Council approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendations was being continued to May 4.
Metra is requesting rezoning upon annexation to the City of 17.5 acres of property located on Country Club Road at Prairie Drive. The request is for rezoning to the W-Watershed district, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Estate Residential to Public and Semi Public and a Preliminary PUD approval for a Metra commuter station.
Metra requested the continuation in order to allow time to finalize details of the development.
McHenry Department of Transportation is also being involved since Country Club Road is maintained by the County. This department is considering what improvements are needed for Country Club Road in the area of Prairie Drive.
Other traffic concerns include the road crossing the railroad track just south and east of the Metra Station. This is a very congested intersection. Metra claims that most of the traffic to the station will come from the north and would not affect the Market Street intersection. However, there are planned, but not yet constructed, housing developments to the west of the proposed station and on the west side of Route 14. These projects have been approved by Crystal Lake.
Metra is requesting rezoning upon annexation to the City of 17.5 acres of property located on Country Club Road at Prairie Drive. The request is for rezoning to the W-Watershed district, a Comprehensive Plan Amendment from Estate Residential to Public and Semi Public and a Preliminary PUD approval for a Metra commuter station.
Metra requested the continuation in order to allow time to finalize details of the development.
McHenry Department of Transportation is also being involved since Country Club Road is maintained by the County. This department is considering what improvements are needed for Country Club Road in the area of Prairie Drive.
Other traffic concerns include the road crossing the railroad track just south and east of the Metra Station. This is a very congested intersection. Metra claims that most of the traffic to the station will come from the north and would not affect the Market Street intersection. However, there are planned, but not yet constructed, housing developments to the west of the proposed station and on the west side of Route 14. These projects have been approved by Crystal Lake.
Highlights of Tuesday's Crystal Lake City Council Meeting
Crystal Lake boundary is expanding slightly. Anthony and Heidi Topps are seeking annexation to the City of their 3.22 acres located at 8307 Ridgefield Road. The property is located near MCC property. The matter was referred by the City Council last evening to the April 21 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
Championship signs are being placed along the City rights-of-way recognizing Crystal Lake Central High School Poms Squad for placing first in the Team Dance Illinois State Championship and Crystal Lake South High School Poms Squad for their first place in the AA Kick category. Also Crystal Lake Prairie Ridge High School students, Trevor Jauch, Joey Kielbasa and Austin Marsden, and David Vinton, were recognized for their pacing first in the IHSA State Wrestling tournament. Also Prairie Ridge High School student Jenny Covers was recognized for placing first in the IHSA State Gymnastics tournament. The Council also recognized the students with a presentation and video demonstration of their abilities.
The docks for Three Oaks Recreation Area (Vulcan Lakes) were resolved with approval for a $271,459 contract. Original bids for the docks were rejected last Fall in order to analyze different dock systems. Competitive bidding on the docks resulted in bids for $271,459, which were approved by the Council
A Public Hearing for the proposed annual City budget for the 2010-2011 Fiscal Year was set by the Council for April 20. The budget is on public display until that date.
Preparing for the mosquito season, the City Council approved a three-year contract with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management, Inc. for the 2010 and 2011 season and extending the contract for a third year. Clark is maintaining the 2006 pricing for $82,052.28 for the 2010 and 2011 season and would hold increases in 2012, the third year of the agreement to the consumer price index.
The controversial ice rink in the front yard at 605 Lockwood Drive was granted a Temporary Use Permit to allow the ice rink in the front yard. Previously a residential variation was requested, however the council suggested a temporary use permit was better suited. Originally neighbors appeared before the Council opposing the temporary rink used by all the neighborhood kids. That changed to neighbors appearing in full support since the neighborhood kids use the rink.
The Council was provided a presentation on the McHenry County Groundwater Protection Action Plan by Cassandra McKinney. The 26-month process to create a document to guide groundwater policy throughout all jurisdictions in the county, setting out best management practices. Representatives of Crystal Lake Public Works Department were active members of the County Groundwater Taskforce which undertook the 26-month process to develop the policy for all jurisdictions throughout the county.
Championship signs are being placed along the City rights-of-way recognizing Crystal Lake Central High School Poms Squad for placing first in the Team Dance Illinois State Championship and Crystal Lake South High School Poms Squad for their first place in the AA Kick category. Also Crystal Lake Prairie Ridge High School students, Trevor Jauch, Joey Kielbasa and Austin Marsden, and David Vinton, were recognized for their pacing first in the IHSA State Wrestling tournament. Also Prairie Ridge High School student Jenny Covers was recognized for placing first in the IHSA State Gymnastics tournament. The Council also recognized the students with a presentation and video demonstration of their abilities.
The docks for Three Oaks Recreation Area (Vulcan Lakes) were resolved with approval for a $271,459 contract. Original bids for the docks were rejected last Fall in order to analyze different dock systems. Competitive bidding on the docks resulted in bids for $271,459, which were approved by the Council
A Public Hearing for the proposed annual City budget for the 2010-2011 Fiscal Year was set by the Council for April 20. The budget is on public display until that date.
Preparing for the mosquito season, the City Council approved a three-year contract with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management, Inc. for the 2010 and 2011 season and extending the contract for a third year. Clark is maintaining the 2006 pricing for $82,052.28 for the 2010 and 2011 season and would hold increases in 2012, the third year of the agreement to the consumer price index.
The controversial ice rink in the front yard at 605 Lockwood Drive was granted a Temporary Use Permit to allow the ice rink in the front yard. Previously a residential variation was requested, however the council suggested a temporary use permit was better suited. Originally neighbors appeared before the Council opposing the temporary rink used by all the neighborhood kids. That changed to neighbors appearing in full support since the neighborhood kids use the rink.
The Council was provided a presentation on the McHenry County Groundwater Protection Action Plan by Cassandra McKinney. The 26-month process to create a document to guide groundwater policy throughout all jurisdictions in the county, setting out best management practices. Representatives of Crystal Lake Public Works Department were active members of the County Groundwater Taskforce which undertook the 26-month process to develop the policy for all jurisdictions throughout the county.
Crystal Lake Officially Has New Chief Deputy, Eugene Lowery
Crystal Lake officially has a new Deputy Police Chief, Eugene Lowry. He was sworn in at the City Council meeting last evening. Lowry was chosen from 200 applicants during a nationwide search. He has served two decades with the McHenry County Sheriff's Department. His most recent rank was as Chief Deputy.
His wife pinned his Crystal Lake badge on his uniform and he thanked his fellow officers who were also in attendance, noting that he hoped to show the same things they were showing him by their presence.
His wife pinned his Crystal Lake badge on his uniform and he thanked his fellow officers who were also in attendance, noting that he hoped to show the same things they were showing him by their presence.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Area Government Meetings
County Board Transportation Committee-Wednesday Morning
McHenry County Transportation Committee of the McHenry County Board is meeting Wednesday morning at 8:15 am in the McDOT main conference room located at 1611 Nelson Road, Woodstock.
A number of presentations are included on the agenda: Village of Algonquin Red Light Running Cameras; Ridgefield Metra Station, Lighted Street Signs.
A proclamation is being adopted acknowledging the members of the McHenry County Adopt-A-Highway Program during National Volunteer Week.
A number of resolutions regarding supplemental agreements and appropriation funds for projects are also included. These include Dunham Road County Bridge Project; the Dunham Road Township Bridge Projects.
Crystal Lake Library Public Relations Committee
Wednesday evening 7:00 pm in the Library Directors Office.
Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission
7:30 pm in the Crystal Lake City Council Chambers, 100 Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake.
Public Hearings are scheduled on the following:
Black Ink Tattoo, 540 Terra Cotta Ave, Suite F, is being continued from the March 17 meeting. A special use permit for a tattoo parlor.
American Mattress, 7109 Pingree Road, Special Use Permit for outside storage of a vehicle.
Schmidt-148 Lakewood Ave, Special Use Permit to allow an accessory structure over 600 square feet.
Sam's Club, 5670 Northwest Highway, Final PUD amendment and final plat of re-subdivision to create a one-acre lot within the parking lot.
Ashton Pointe, N. Railroad Tracks, West Pingree Road, Final PUD amendment to allow design criteria rather than approved model plans.
Bryn Mawr Townhouses, E. Route 47, N. Route 176. Public Meeting for a conceptual review.
County Board Valley Hi Committee—Thursday Morning-Cancelled
The Valley Hi Committee of the McHenry County Board scheduled for Thursday morning is cancelled.
Crystal Lake Park Board Committee of Whole-Thursday
Crystal Lake Park Board will meet as a Committee of The Whole at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday for a review of the 2010-2011 budget. The Board will meet in the Park District offices, One East Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake.
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McHenry County Transportation Committee of the McHenry County Board is meeting Wednesday morning at 8:15 am in the McDOT main conference room located at 1611 Nelson Road, Woodstock.
A number of presentations are included on the agenda: Village of Algonquin Red Light Running Cameras; Ridgefield Metra Station, Lighted Street Signs.
A proclamation is being adopted acknowledging the members of the McHenry County Adopt-A-Highway Program during National Volunteer Week.
A number of resolutions regarding supplemental agreements and appropriation funds for projects are also included. These include Dunham Road County Bridge Project; the Dunham Road Township Bridge Projects.
Crystal Lake Library Public Relations Committee
Wednesday evening 7:00 pm in the Library Directors Office.
Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission
7:30 pm in the Crystal Lake City Council Chambers, 100 Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake.
Public Hearings are scheduled on the following:
Black Ink Tattoo, 540 Terra Cotta Ave, Suite F, is being continued from the March 17 meeting. A special use permit for a tattoo parlor.
American Mattress, 7109 Pingree Road, Special Use Permit for outside storage of a vehicle.
Schmidt-148 Lakewood Ave, Special Use Permit to allow an accessory structure over 600 square feet.
Sam's Club, 5670 Northwest Highway, Final PUD amendment and final plat of re-subdivision to create a one-acre lot within the parking lot.
Ashton Pointe, N. Railroad Tracks, West Pingree Road, Final PUD amendment to allow design criteria rather than approved model plans.
Bryn Mawr Townhouses, E. Route 47, N. Route 176. Public Meeting for a conceptual review.
County Board Valley Hi Committee—Thursday Morning-Cancelled
The Valley Hi Committee of the McHenry County Board scheduled for Thursday morning is cancelled.
Crystal Lake Park Board Committee of Whole-Thursday
Crystal Lake Park Board will meet as a Committee of The Whole at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday for a review of the 2010-2011 budget. The Board will meet in the Park District offices, One East Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake.
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National Start Walking Day - Wednesday April 7
These days, adults are spending more time at work than ever before. An unfortunate side effect is that, as a nation, we're becoming more inactive. This is a big problem as physical inactivity doubles the risk of heart disease. On Wednesday, April 7th, McHenry County employees will bring their sneakers to work and take part in a 30 minute walk to raise awareness for National Start Walking Day, sponsored by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Several worksites in McHenry County are also hosting employee walks to show commitment to a longer, healthier life. Workplace wellness boosts employees’ productivity and helps them stay healthy. Research shows the benefits of walking and moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day can help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, improve blood pressure, lower the risk of obesity, enhance mental well being and reduce the risk of breast and colon cancer.
It’s easy to get involved! Company representatives should visit the American Heart Association to receive registration materials, posters and flyers and to set up walking paths around worksites in support of a healthier life. For more information on cardiovascular programs, contact McHenry County Department of Health at 815-334-4510.
Several worksites in McHenry County are also hosting employee walks to show commitment to a longer, healthier life. Workplace wellness boosts employees’ productivity and helps them stay healthy. Research shows the benefits of walking and moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day can help reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, improve blood pressure, lower the risk of obesity, enhance mental well being and reduce the risk of breast and colon cancer.
It’s easy to get involved! Company representatives should visit the American Heart Association to receive registration materials, posters and flyers and to set up walking paths around worksites in support of a healthier life. For more information on cardiovascular programs, contact McHenry County Department of Health at 815-334-4510.
Technology And Its Impact On Photography at MCC
Internationally renowned photographer, artist, author and educator Stephen Johnson will present a guest lecture and slide show at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 8 in Room A240 at McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake.
Entitled “Explorer of Light,” the presentation is free, open to the public and will address technology and its impact on photography. According to Johnson’s press materials, “Technology is enabling photography to capture images of the earth and light in new ways, and to edit these new captures with a degree of finesse and precision undreamed of in the darkroom.”
Johnson’s photographic work has concentrated on landscape projects – both wild and manmade – while focusing on soft color and abstract design. He was the curator and editor/designer for At Mono Lake, a book and National Endowment for the Arts funded exhibition that toured the U.S., and he was awarded a Congressional Special Recognition Award by the U.S. House of Representatives for his work on behalf of Mono Lake. Johnson has been a digital imaging consultant for Adobe Systems, Apple Computer, Epson, Kodak, Hewlett Packard, and X-Rite to name a few. In 2006, Canon named him as one of their Explorer of Light artists.
Johnson’s studio and gallery are located in Pacifica, CA, where he holds workshops in a fully equipped digital printing lab. He also holds field workshops that explore far-flung places like Iceland and Tuscany, Italy. His website is http://www.sjphoto.com.
Entitled “Explorer of Light,” the presentation is free, open to the public and will address technology and its impact on photography. According to Johnson’s press materials, “Technology is enabling photography to capture images of the earth and light in new ways, and to edit these new captures with a degree of finesse and precision undreamed of in the darkroom.”
Johnson’s photographic work has concentrated on landscape projects – both wild and manmade – while focusing on soft color and abstract design. He was the curator and editor/designer for At Mono Lake, a book and National Endowment for the Arts funded exhibition that toured the U.S., and he was awarded a Congressional Special Recognition Award by the U.S. House of Representatives for his work on behalf of Mono Lake. Johnson has been a digital imaging consultant for Adobe Systems, Apple Computer, Epson, Kodak, Hewlett Packard, and X-Rite to name a few. In 2006, Canon named him as one of their Explorer of Light artists.
Johnson’s studio and gallery are located in Pacifica, CA, where he holds workshops in a fully equipped digital printing lab. He also holds field workshops that explore far-flung places like Iceland and Tuscany, Italy. His website is http://www.sjphoto.com.
Congresswoman Bean Vists McHenry County Workforce Network
Congresswoman Melissa Bean was given a guided tour of the McHenry County Workforce Network office on Thursday, April 1st to observe how the Workforce Network was helping put individuals back to work. McHenry County Board District 2 Representative Lyn Orphal was also available on this tour.
“It is always great when our Congressional Representatives can take time out of their busy schedule to observe the good things they are doing for McHenry County citizens,” stated Lyn Orphal in regards to the Congresswoman’s visit.
In 2009, Congresswoman Melissa Bean obtained a $387,187 in funding for the McHenry County College (MCC) Flexible and Sustainable Training (F.A.S.T.) program. The program is the result of a partnership between McHenry County, the McHenry County Economic Development Corporation, the McHenry County Workforce Network, McHenry County Workforce Board, and MCC for workforce training.
The training will provide employer-identified, short-term occupational training needs in the specific fields of Basic Manufacturing, Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) Machining and Bilingual Nurse Assistance (BNA). MCC recently launched the Basic Manufacturing course and plans to follow with CNC Machining later this year and the BNA training next spring. Program funds cover the cost of training, so there is no fee for qualified participants.
In addition to assisting with the F.A.S.T. program, McHenry County Workforce Network administers the Federal Workforce Investment Act. Services are available to help job seekers with their employment and training needs and to assist area employers with a variety of business services. For more detailed information, visit the Workforce Network website.
“It is always great when our Congressional Representatives can take time out of their busy schedule to observe the good things they are doing for McHenry County citizens,” stated Lyn Orphal in regards to the Congresswoman’s visit.
In 2009, Congresswoman Melissa Bean obtained a $387,187 in funding for the McHenry County College (MCC) Flexible and Sustainable Training (F.A.S.T.) program. The program is the result of a partnership between McHenry County, the McHenry County Economic Development Corporation, the McHenry County Workforce Network, McHenry County Workforce Board, and MCC for workforce training.
The training will provide employer-identified, short-term occupational training needs in the specific fields of Basic Manufacturing, Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) Machining and Bilingual Nurse Assistance (BNA). MCC recently launched the Basic Manufacturing course and plans to follow with CNC Machining later this year and the BNA training next spring. Program funds cover the cost of training, so there is no fee for qualified participants.
In addition to assisting with the F.A.S.T. program, McHenry County Workforce Network administers the Federal Workforce Investment Act. Services are available to help job seekers with their employment and training needs and to assist area employers with a variety of business services. For more detailed information, visit the Workforce Network website.
McHenry County Board Meeting This Morning
The Finance and Audit and Human Resources Committees will meet jointly this morning at 8:30 prior to the County Board meeting. Several resolutions are being considered for approval by the committees before they can be considered by the full Board.
On resolution is authorizing a mid-year reclassification of the Internal Auditor Position. The other resolutions concern road work including Highway Pavement Preservation and Maintenance and crack sealing. The $2,870,000 for Highway Maintenance Resurfacing contract and resurfacing is being funded from Motor Fuel Tax funds.
The $138,000 for the crack sealing program is derived from RTA Sales Tax funds.
The County Board meeting begins at 9:00 am. That agenda indicates appointments being made to the McHenry County Housing Commission, a newly formed group, and the Board of Review.
In addition to the Board's consideration of the three resolutions considered by the Committees prior to the Board meeting, a resolution endorsing the Groundwater Recharge Model Policy of the Groundwater Protection Action Plan is being considered.
Another resolution for consideration is Support for the establishment of Hack-Ma-Tack National Wildlife Refuge in the northern part of McHenry County.
Acquisition of Right-of-Way for Highway purposes for James R. Rakow Road is before the Board for approval. Funds to be appropriated equal $2 million.
A number of road district construction contracts are being presented for approval along with requested approval for the purchase of a 4-ton tandem axle asphalt hot patch-wagon at a cost of $27,427.
Four more groups have volunteered to clean up trash from some of the roadways in the Adopt A Highway program. These include the Evertsen Family of Crystal Lake; McHenry County Sportsmen's Association; EPS Materials, Marengo and Lakewood Fire Department. All are to be confirmed by the County Board.
On resolution is authorizing a mid-year reclassification of the Internal Auditor Position. The other resolutions concern road work including Highway Pavement Preservation and Maintenance and crack sealing. The $2,870,000 for Highway Maintenance Resurfacing contract and resurfacing is being funded from Motor Fuel Tax funds.
The $138,000 for the crack sealing program is derived from RTA Sales Tax funds.
The County Board meeting begins at 9:00 am. That agenda indicates appointments being made to the McHenry County Housing Commission, a newly formed group, and the Board of Review.
In addition to the Board's consideration of the three resolutions considered by the Committees prior to the Board meeting, a resolution endorsing the Groundwater Recharge Model Policy of the Groundwater Protection Action Plan is being considered.
Another resolution for consideration is Support for the establishment of Hack-Ma-Tack National Wildlife Refuge in the northern part of McHenry County.
Acquisition of Right-of-Way for Highway purposes for James R. Rakow Road is before the Board for approval. Funds to be appropriated equal $2 million.
A number of road district construction contracts are being presented for approval along with requested approval for the purchase of a 4-ton tandem axle asphalt hot patch-wagon at a cost of $27,427.
Four more groups have volunteered to clean up trash from some of the roadways in the Adopt A Highway program. These include the Evertsen Family of Crystal Lake; McHenry County Sportsmen's Association; EPS Materials, Marengo and Lakewood Fire Department. All are to be confirmed by the County Board.
Metra Requested Continuation Of Crystal Lake Decision on Ridgefield Station
When the Crystal Lake City Council meets this evening at 7:30, the newly hired Deputy Police Chief, Eugene Lowery will be sworn in by Mayor Shepley.
Lowery comes to the Crystal Lake Police Department from the McHenry County Sheriff's Department where he has served since 2003 as Undersheriff. Lowery has a Master's Degree in Law Enforcement and extensive experience as a law enforcement executive.
A number of other matters of interest are being considered under the consent agenda. The Metra Ridgefield Station recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission is being continued to May 4 at the request of Metra.
The city budget is being placed on display and a public hearing is set for April 20.
Recognition is being given to the Crystal Lake Central High School, Crystal Lake South High School and Prairie Ridge High School State Champions.
Approval is requested for a Resolution approving the 2010 Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce Independence Day Parade.
The meeting takes place in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex.
Lowery comes to the Crystal Lake Police Department from the McHenry County Sheriff's Department where he has served since 2003 as Undersheriff. Lowery has a Master's Degree in Law Enforcement and extensive experience as a law enforcement executive.
A number of other matters of interest are being considered under the consent agenda. The Metra Ridgefield Station recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission is being continued to May 4 at the request of Metra.
The city budget is being placed on display and a public hearing is set for April 20.
Recognition is being given to the Crystal Lake Central High School, Crystal Lake South High School and Prairie Ridge High School State Champions.
Approval is requested for a Resolution approving the 2010 Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce Independence Day Parade.
The meeting takes place in the City Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Crystal Lake Library Trustees Tuesday Facilities Committee Meeting Meeting Cancelled
The Facilities Committee Meeting of the Crystal Lake Public Library Board of Trustees, scheduled for Tuesday, has been cancelled.
April Walk-in Clinics For H1N1 Flu Vaccine
It’s not too late to get the H1N1 vaccine. McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) will offer walk-in H1N1 clinics in April at its Woodstock (2200 N. Seminary Avenue) and Crystal Lake (100 N. Virginia Street) offices. No appointment is necessary. The vaccine is free; clinics are open to ALL county residents over 6 months of age.
Annex A (Woodstock) – Daily, Monday-Friday (8am-4:30pm)
Individuals 9 years of age and older; injection vaccine only
Annex B (Woodstock) – Infants must be 6 months of age; injection vaccine only
Wednesday April 7 -- 8am-noon
Wednesday April 14 -- 8am-noon
Wednesday April 21 -- 8am-noon
Wednesday April 28 -- 1pm-4pm
Crystal Lake – Daily, Monday-Friday (9am-4:30pm)
Individuals 9 years of age and older; injection vaccine only
Reports indicate the H1N1 virus continues to circulate and has caused serious infection, especially to those with underlying medical conditions.
The vaccine not only protects you but it helps protect the people around you. If you get the flu, you can pass it to others including babies, pregnant women, and people with chronic health conditions who are more likely to suffer serious complications.
Following the 3 C’s will also keep you healthy so remember to cover a cough with tissue or sleeve, clean hands with warm soap and water, and contain the virus by staying home when ill. Get answers to your flu questions at www.mcdh.info or 815-334-4510.
Annex A (Woodstock) – Daily, Monday-Friday (8am-4:30pm)
Individuals 9 years of age and older; injection vaccine only
Annex B (Woodstock) – Infants must be 6 months of age; injection vaccine only
Wednesday April 7 -- 8am-noon
Wednesday April 14 -- 8am-noon
Wednesday April 21 -- 8am-noon
Wednesday April 28 -- 1pm-4pm
Crystal Lake – Daily, Monday-Friday (9am-4:30pm)
Individuals 9 years of age and older; injection vaccine only
Reports indicate the H1N1 virus continues to circulate and has caused serious infection, especially to those with underlying medical conditions.
The vaccine not only protects you but it helps protect the people around you. If you get the flu, you can pass it to others including babies, pregnant women, and people with chronic health conditions who are more likely to suffer serious complications.
Following the 3 C’s will also keep you healthy so remember to cover a cough with tissue or sleeve, clean hands with warm soap and water, and contain the virus by staying home when ill. Get answers to your flu questions at www.mcdh.info or 815-334-4510.
Domestic Violence Workshop For Faith Community
A workshop to inform the faith community about how to respond to members of their congregations who are in domestic violence situations will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, April 17 at the Shah Center, 4100 W. Shamrock Lane in McHenry. Registration and continental breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m.
The workshop is titled “Faith and Violence: What is Domestic Violence and What Can the Faith Community Do About it?” It is intended for pastors, lay people and anyone in the community who wants to make a difference.
The workshop is sponsored by the 22nd Judicial Circuit Family Violence Coordinating Council to help members of the faith community to know how to appropriately respond to those involved with domestic violence incidents. Participants will also learn the unique needs of family members who are affected by domestic violence and how to begin a domestic violence ministry within their congregations. Attendees will have opportunities for interactive role-playing if they are interested. Information on resources available for domestic violence victims, abusers and child witnesses will also be available.
Presenters include Charles W. Dahm, O.P., a priest of the Dominican Order and pastor of St. Pius V church in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. He has developed the largest parish based program to assist domestic violence victims, called H.O.P.E. Jim Kintz, M.S., a retired police officer with 42 years of law enforcement experience, will also speak. He has worked for the Illinois State Police, St. Charles Police Department, Waubonsee Community College and Oakton Community College. He is certified with the Illinois Police Training Board as a domestic violence instructor and chairs the Ministry to Victims of Domestic Abuse in his parish.
The program is free and open to the public. To register, contact Bev Thomas, coordinator, 22nd Judicial Circuit Family Violence Coordinating Council, at (815) 479-7792 or email her at bthomas@mchenry.edu.
The workshop is titled “Faith and Violence: What is Domestic Violence and What Can the Faith Community Do About it?” It is intended for pastors, lay people and anyone in the community who wants to make a difference.
The workshop is sponsored by the 22nd Judicial Circuit Family Violence Coordinating Council to help members of the faith community to know how to appropriately respond to those involved with domestic violence incidents. Participants will also learn the unique needs of family members who are affected by domestic violence and how to begin a domestic violence ministry within their congregations. Attendees will have opportunities for interactive role-playing if they are interested. Information on resources available for domestic violence victims, abusers and child witnesses will also be available.
Presenters include Charles W. Dahm, O.P., a priest of the Dominican Order and pastor of St. Pius V church in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. He has developed the largest parish based program to assist domestic violence victims, called H.O.P.E. Jim Kintz, M.S., a retired police officer with 42 years of law enforcement experience, will also speak. He has worked for the Illinois State Police, St. Charles Police Department, Waubonsee Community College and Oakton Community College. He is certified with the Illinois Police Training Board as a domestic violence instructor and chairs the Ministry to Victims of Domestic Abuse in his parish.
The program is free and open to the public. To register, contact Bev Thomas, coordinator, 22nd Judicial Circuit Family Violence Coordinating Council, at (815) 479-7792 or email her at bthomas@mchenry.edu.
McHenry County Committee Considers Mental Health Court Outcomes
The Law and Justice Committee of the McHenry County Board meets at 8:30 this morning in the Administration Building. A presentation is scheduled to be made on the Mental Health Court Outcomes and an update on the Drug Court Initiative.
Action expected to be taken includes appointments to four fire protection districts, including Crystal Lake, Fox River Grove, Harvard and McHenry.
Also, a Resolution is expected to be adopted setting a $5 assessment to be paid by each defendant on a guilty judgment or granting of supervision for Classes A, B or C misdemeanors, for a petty offense and for business offense, all committed in McHenry County. These fees are to be used to offset the all costs incurred in connection with the drug court.
The fees will be remitted to the Drug Court less 5% retained by the Circuit Court Clerk for costs.
Action expected to be taken includes appointments to four fire protection districts, including Crystal Lake, Fox River Grove, Harvard and McHenry.
Also, a Resolution is expected to be adopted setting a $5 assessment to be paid by each defendant on a guilty judgment or granting of supervision for Classes A, B or C misdemeanors, for a petty offense and for business offense, all committed in McHenry County. These fees are to be used to offset the all costs incurred in connection with the drug court.
The fees will be remitted to the Drug Court less 5% retained by the Circuit Court Clerk for costs.
Second Section of Crystal Lake Hydrant Flushing Begins Monday
The second section of Hydrant Flushing in Crystal Lake will begin Monday. This section includes areas south of Route 176 to Route 14; east of Main Street to Route 31 (south of Crystal Lake Avenue); east of Route 31 and south of Route 14 to Walmart.
Residents are reminded that the flushing does cause the water to become temporarily discolored due to material being removed from the water mains. The water is safe to drink, but may stain clothes washed during hydrant flushing. Water usage should be limited during this time, but if this is not possible, the City offers Rover, a chemical that can be used as a cleanser in laundry to remove iron stains, free of charge, should the problem arise.
Question from residents can be answered by calling the Water Division, at 815-356-3614.
Flushing in this second section of flushing will continue through April 9.
Residents are reminded that the flushing does cause the water to become temporarily discolored due to material being removed from the water mains. The water is safe to drink, but may stain clothes washed during hydrant flushing. Water usage should be limited during this time, but if this is not possible, the City offers Rover, a chemical that can be used as a cleanser in laundry to remove iron stains, free of charge, should the problem arise.
Question from residents can be answered by calling the Water Division, at 815-356-3614.
Flushing in this second section of flushing will continue through April 9.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Happy Easter
The concept of greeting cards are said to have started with the ancient Egyptians who exchanged wishes in the form of personal notes on simple slips of papyrus. Similar traditions are believed to have been prevalent in Greece and China around the same time. All these were the precursors of the handmade paper greeting cards, which had become a more or less popular means of expressing good wishes by the early 13th century.
The use of greeting cards really caught on in Europe when the postage stamp was introduced in 1840. It immediately turned the greeting card into a popular mode of sending personal messages and set off its commercial production on a mass scale. Greeting cards began to be created for a number of occasions like New Year's Day and Christmas.
Easter was mainly seen as a religious occasion and the use of greeting cards was not very popular with the event until the late 1890s. Easter cards were literally born in Europe when a stationer in Victorian England added a greeting to a drawing of a rabbit. It gave birth to the modern Easter greeting card replete with symbols related to the occasion such as chickens, eggs, rabbits, cross and other related ideas.
The turn of the century saw the popularity of the Easter greeting cards. Those were the early days of Easter greetings and many of these were postcards, often featuring famous Eater symbols or even natural scenery and well-known buildings. The Easter greeting cards available in the U.S. at this time were the most interesting; these colorful pieces were lithographed and often embossed, sometimes with thin gold cutouts.
Today, greeting cards have become a popular medium to express wishes on Easter. According to American Greetings, Easter is now the fourth most popular holiday in terms of sending cards, ranking just behind Christmas, Valentine's Day and Mother's Day. Every year, the Easter season witnesses wide sales of greeting cards and it testified to the spirit of brotherhood and friendship that exists in mankind despite occasional outursts of strife and hatred.
The turn of the century saw the popularity of the Easter greeting cards. Those were the early days of Easter greetings and many of these were postcards, often featuring famous Eater symbols or even natural scenery and well-known buildings. The Easter greeting cards available in the U.S. at this time were the most interesting; these colorful pieces were lithographed and often embossed, sometimes with thin gold cutouts.
Today, greeting cards have become a popular medium to express wishes on Easter. According to American Greetings, Easter is now the fourth most popular holiday in terms of sending cards, ranking just behind Christmas, Valentine's Day and Mother's Day. Every year, the Easter season witnesses wide sales of greeting cards and it testified to the spirit of brotherhood and friendship that exists in mankind despite occasional outursts of strife and hatred.
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