The Retired Adult Program at McHenry County College will feature lectures on Great Masters of art and music this fall.
RAP is a membership-based, non-credit program for adults ages 50 and older who are active, curious and serious about continually learning. The cost for a one-year membership is $25, and you must be a member to register for most classes.
To register for any class or to become a RAP member, contact the MCC Registration Office at (815) 455-8588. For more information, contact Cindy Kearns at (815) 479-7605.
Great Masters of Art classes will meet in room B166-167 from 1-3:30 p.m. on the following dates:
Sept. 21, featuring artists of the Baroque period;
October--18, featuring artists of the Titian period
November 16--features Rodin.
Continuing education art instructor Diane Wlezien will present this series of three lectures and will focus on the artist’s biography, study of the artist’s work and a discussion of how these artists changed the history of art during their lifetime. Cost is $16 for each lecture.
In addition to her abilities as an art instructor, Diane Wlezien has a keen interest and talent in music and will present Great Masters of Music, a series of lectures on three great masters of music. Each lecture will focus on the musician’s or composer’s biography, a study of their work and a discussion of how this musician/composer changed the history of music during their lifetime.
The lectures will take place from 1:30-3:30 p.m. once a month in Room B166-167, featuring Maria Callas on Monday, Oct. 4; Enrico Caruso on Monday, Nov. 1; and Luciano Pavarotti on Monday, Dec. 6. Cost is $16 for each lecture.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Bad Check Enforcement In McHenry County
The writing of bad checks is a significant problem for McHenry County merchants, as is evidenced by the fact that the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office has successfully collected over $200,000.00 for over 160 local business owners in McHenry County.
This was accomplished though an in-house Check Enforcement Program begun February 19, 2007 for two primary purposes. First, the program was designed to assist business owners in the collection of outstanding debt due to bad checks. In the past these bad checks were especially damaging to small business owners who depended upon a steady stream of income to balance their books. Second this program was designed to assist law enforcement in the detection and effective prosecution of this criminal activity.
The Check Enforcement Program provides offenders with a one-time chance to make good on bad checks they have passed to merchants and requires that they complete a home course designed to both teach better fiscal responsibility and discourage further criminal violations. In the event restitution and compliance is not promptly received, the matter is turned over to the police for criminal investigation. As a result, the Check Enforcement Program serves as a deterrent to those who contemplate passing bad checks while helping businesses remain viable
This was accomplished though an in-house Check Enforcement Program begun February 19, 2007 for two primary purposes. First, the program was designed to assist business owners in the collection of outstanding debt due to bad checks. In the past these bad checks were especially damaging to small business owners who depended upon a steady stream of income to balance their books. Second this program was designed to assist law enforcement in the detection and effective prosecution of this criminal activity.
The Check Enforcement Program provides offenders with a one-time chance to make good on bad checks they have passed to merchants and requires that they complete a home course designed to both teach better fiscal responsibility and discourage further criminal violations. In the event restitution and compliance is not promptly received, the matter is turned over to the police for criminal investigation. As a result, the Check Enforcement Program serves as a deterrent to those who contemplate passing bad checks while helping businesses remain viable
Second Public Meeting Scheduled Wednesday On Illinois Route 47 Through Woodstock
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will conduct the second Public Meeting for the Illinois Route 47 Preliminary Engineering and Environmental (Phase I) Study. The study area is located in the City of Woodstock and McHenry County, extending approximately five miles from U.S. Route 14 on the south to Charles Road on the north.
The open house format public meeting will be held Wednesday, September 15 between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. at the Challenger Learning Center, 222, Church Street, Woodstock.
The purpose of this meeting is to present a general overview of the project Purpose and Need as well as obtain public input and ideas on the development of potential project alternatives.
The meeting will be presented in an open house format so interested persons may visit anytime between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to view a PowerPoint presentation, review exhibits, provide comments, aid in the development of project alternatives, and meet with IDOT and study team representatives on a one on one basis.
This meeting will be accessible to handicapped individuals. Anyone needing specific assistance should contact Mary Rose Donahue of Images, Inc. at (630) 510‐3944. Persons planning to attend who will need a sign language interpreter or other similar accommodations should notify the TTY/TTD number (800) 526‐0844/or 711; TTY users (Spanish) (800) 501‐0864/or 711; and for Telebraille dial (877) 526‐6670 at least five days prior to the meeting.
The open house format public meeting will be held Wednesday, September 15 between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. at the Challenger Learning Center, 222, Church Street, Woodstock.
The purpose of this meeting is to present a general overview of the project Purpose and Need as well as obtain public input and ideas on the development of potential project alternatives.
The meeting will be presented in an open house format so interested persons may visit anytime between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to view a PowerPoint presentation, review exhibits, provide comments, aid in the development of project alternatives, and meet with IDOT and study team representatives on a one on one basis.
This meeting will be accessible to handicapped individuals. Anyone needing specific assistance should contact Mary Rose Donahue of Images, Inc. at (630) 510‐3944. Persons planning to attend who will need a sign language interpreter or other similar accommodations should notify the TTY/TTD number (800) 526‐0844/or 711; TTY users (Spanish) (800) 501‐0864/or 711; and for Telebraille dial (877) 526‐6670 at least five days prior to the meeting.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Learn About Wines From An Expert
The differences in types of wine can be explored in a Saturday September 25 class through McHenry County College. This workshop with restaurant owner Andy Andresky, will provide the differences in types of wine, both red and white, the ares of irigin, vintage,plus some valuable insights on what to look for on a label or wine list.
There's an added bonus—you'll have the opportunity to use a smelling kit to further recognize the quality of different wines.
This class meets from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 25 at the 1776 Restaurant, 397 W. Virginia Street, Crystal Lake. The cost for the class is $29 and the course ID is NCU-S49-009 needed when registering for the class.
To register, call the MCC Registration Office at (815) 455-8588. For more information, call Dori Smith at (815) 455-8559 or Tracy Berry at (815) 455-8758.
There's an added bonus—you'll have the opportunity to use a smelling kit to further recognize the quality of different wines.
This class meets from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 25 at the 1776 Restaurant, 397 W. Virginia Street, Crystal Lake. The cost for the class is $29 and the course ID is NCU-S49-009 needed when registering for the class.
To register, call the MCC Registration Office at (815) 455-8588. For more information, call Dori Smith at (815) 455-8559 or Tracy Berry at (815) 455-8758.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
High School District 155 Committee Meeting This Evening
A meeting of the High School District 155 Board Curriculum, Staff Development, Student Services and Technology Committee sill meet at 6:00 this evening in the Center of Education, One South Virginia Road, Crystal Lake. The agenda indicates consideration of Student Achievement Update and Framework for Quality Instruction Update.
Crystal Lake Library Board Committee Meetings
Two committees of the Crystal Lake Public Library Board of Trustees will conduct public meetings, one this week and one next week.
The Facilities Committee will meet at 12:30 pm on Thursday, September 9 in the Library Director's Office of the Crystal Lake Public Library, 126 Paddock Street.
On Monday, September 13, the Public Relations Committee of the Board of Trustees will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Library Directors Office.
The Facilities Committee will meet at 12:30 pm on Thursday, September 9 in the Library Director's Office of the Crystal Lake Public Library, 126 Paddock Street.
On Monday, September 13, the Public Relations Committee of the Board of Trustees will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Library Directors Office.
Pet Adoption and More
McHenry County Animal Control and Adoption Center (MCAC) will host September “Wild Cat Wednesdays” adoption fests at its Crystal Lake location (100 N Virginia Street). Stop by one of the adoption fests planned with area vendors or schedule an appointment for your pet’s microchip or rabies vaccination.
• ADOPTION FESTS
o Wednesday Sept 8, 11am-6pm
Vendors: Invisible Fence, Pampered Pet (11am-1pm)
o Wednesday Sept 15, 11am-6pm
Vendors: Invisible Fence, “Ask the Pet Shrink” Dr. Bob (11am-2pm), Pampered Pet (11am-1pm)
o Wednesday Sept 22, 11am-6pm
Vendors: Invisible Fence, PetSmart, “Ask the Pet Shrink” Dr. Bob (11am-2pm), nail trimmings
o Wednesday Sept 29, 11am-6pm
• MICROCHIP, RABIES APPOINTMENTS
o Wednesday Sept 8, 11am-12pm, by appointment
o Wednesday Sept 15, 3pm-4pm, by appointment
o Tuesday Sept 21, 10am-11am, by appointment, microchip only
o Tuesday Sept 28, 10am-11am, by appointment, microchip only
o Wednesday Sept 29, 5pm-6pm, by appointment
Adoption fees are $80 and include all vaccinations, spay/neuter, FELV & FIV testing, microchip, de-worming, free 1st Veterinarian visit and discounted grooming. Go to www.mcdh.info (click on Animal Control) to view available pets or call Animal Control at 815-459-6222.
• ADOPTION FESTS
o Wednesday Sept 8, 11am-6pm
Vendors: Invisible Fence, Pampered Pet (11am-1pm)
o Wednesday Sept 15, 11am-6pm
Vendors: Invisible Fence, “Ask the Pet Shrink” Dr. Bob (11am-2pm), Pampered Pet (11am-1pm)
o Wednesday Sept 22, 11am-6pm
Vendors: Invisible Fence, PetSmart, “Ask the Pet Shrink” Dr. Bob (11am-2pm), nail trimmings
o Wednesday Sept 29, 11am-6pm
• MICROCHIP, RABIES APPOINTMENTS
o Wednesday Sept 8, 11am-12pm, by appointment
o Wednesday Sept 15, 3pm-4pm, by appointment
o Tuesday Sept 21, 10am-11am, by appointment, microchip only
o Tuesday Sept 28, 10am-11am, by appointment, microchip only
o Wednesday Sept 29, 5pm-6pm, by appointment
Adoption fees are $80 and include all vaccinations, spay/neuter, FELV & FIV testing, microchip, de-worming, free 1st Veterinarian visit and discounted grooming. Go to www.mcdh.info (click on Animal Control) to view available pets or call Animal Control at 815-459-6222.
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Recent data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis show that federal government workers get compensation, on average, more than twice as high as private-sector workers.
According to recently released information by the Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle, who calls the numbers appalling, the average private sector worker received $61,051 in 2009 in total compensation. The average federal government worker received $123,049 for the same period.
security. Additionally, the retirement plans are often unfunded pensions, which will have to be paid by taxing today's children and grandchildren who never had the opportunity to vote when the pensions were created.
The reason for the extremely high compensation, as justified by the government employee union representatives, is because they are more educated and skilled than the rest of us. That is a statement that may be refuted by some who have had dealings with federal employees.
"The problem is that federal worker compensation is not set by the free market -- it's set by government fiat, which causes it to be artificially generous," says Hinkle. He also points to another factor which is the monopoly government employee unions, which are able to extort that compensation up to even higher levels.
"Libertarians support minimum government and maximum freedom. Unfortunately, federal employees have incentives to make government bigger, which makes us less free." claims Hinkle.
The LP is America's third-largest political party, founded in 1971. The Libertarian Party stands for free markets and civil liberties. You can find more information on the Libertarian Party at our website.
According to recently released information by the Libertarian Party Chair Mark Hinkle, who calls the numbers appalling, the average private sector worker received $61,051 in 2009 in total compensation. The average federal government worker received $123,049 for the same period.
security. Additionally, the retirement plans are often unfunded pensions, which will have to be paid by taxing today's children and grandchildren who never had the opportunity to vote when the pensions were created.
The reason for the extremely high compensation, as justified by the government employee union representatives, is because they are more educated and skilled than the rest of us. That is a statement that may be refuted by some who have had dealings with federal employees.
"The problem is that federal worker compensation is not set by the free market -- it's set by government fiat, which causes it to be artificially generous," says Hinkle. He also points to another factor which is the monopoly government employee unions, which are able to extort that compensation up to even higher levels.
"Libertarians support minimum government and maximum freedom. Unfortunately, federal employees have incentives to make government bigger, which makes us less free." claims Hinkle.
The LP is America's third-largest political party, founded in 1971. The Libertarian Party stands for free markets and civil liberties. You can find more information on the Libertarian Party at our website.
McHenry County Health Department Schedules Flu Clinics
Online appointments available beginning Sept 8
McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) announces its annual flu clinics for adults and children aged 9 and over. Appointments are required and can be scheduled online, beginning September 8, at www.mcdh.info or by phone at 815-334-4510, between 8am-4:30pm. The cost is $30. Medicaid and Medicare Part B accepted.
The following dates and locations are available:
For more information, visit www.mcdh.info or call 815-334-4510.
McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) announces its annual flu clinics for adults and children aged 9 and over. Appointments are required and can be scheduled online, beginning September 8, at www.mcdh.info or by phone at 815-334-4510, between 8am-4:30pm. The cost is $30. Medicaid and Medicare Part B accepted.
The following dates and locations are available:
- Wednesday September 22, 2pm-6pm, McHenry County Dept of Health office, Woodstock
- Monday, September 27, 2pm-6pm, Algonquin Township office, Crystal Lake
- Wednesday, September 29, 2pm-6pm, McHenry County Dept of Health office, Crystal Lake
- Monday, October 4, 2pm-6pm, McHenry Township Office, Johnsburg
- Persons 50 years of age and older;
- Pregnant women
- Children aged 6 months and over;
- Persons of any age with chronic medical conditions;
For more information, visit www.mcdh.info or call 815-334-4510.
Crystal Lake City Council Notes
City Employee For Three Decades
The Mayor and City Council acknowledged the thirty years Police Chief David Linder served with the Crystal Lake Police Department.
Preparing for Christmas
Making preparations for Christmas, the Salvation Army is planning a tree-lighting event at dusk on Thursday, November 18 in McCormick Park. This is the kick-off for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. They promise Christmas music and carols in addition to the traditional tree-lighting ceremony.
Three Oaks Recreation Area (Vulcan Lakes) Opens
Three Oaks Recreation Area, formerly known as Vulcan Lakes, will be officially opened to the public October 1 with a formal dedication at 4:00 pm. It will remain open this Fall until the weather becomes too cold. Crystal Lake Mayor Aaron Shepley told the City Council last night he thinks the public will be pleased with the product.
It was also mentioned that Councilman Ralph Dawson has an affinity for construction jobs. He has been a local contractor.
Dawson has spent his time representing the City on projects such as Three Oaks and when the Municipal Complex was being constructed he also watched that as a representative for the City.
Moving Overhead Utility Lines
Plans were revealed for the relocation of overhead utilities along Virginia Street, a project that has been in process for some time. The end result is that all utility lines are being moved to the rear of properties along this Virginia Street Corridor. The total cost is $1,506,347.51. Funding for this project is derived from three sources including, Virginia Street TIF for $339,000; State Grant Proceeds of $700,000, and Home Rule Sales Tax for $467,348.
The Mayor and City Council acknowledged the thirty years Police Chief David Linder served with the Crystal Lake Police Department.
Preparing for Christmas
Making preparations for Christmas, the Salvation Army is planning a tree-lighting event at dusk on Thursday, November 18 in McCormick Park. This is the kick-off for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign. They promise Christmas music and carols in addition to the traditional tree-lighting ceremony.
Three Oaks Recreation Area (Vulcan Lakes) Opens
Three Oaks Recreation Area, formerly known as Vulcan Lakes, will be officially opened to the public October 1 with a formal dedication at 4:00 pm. It will remain open this Fall until the weather becomes too cold. Crystal Lake Mayor Aaron Shepley told the City Council last night he thinks the public will be pleased with the product.
It was also mentioned that Councilman Ralph Dawson has an affinity for construction jobs. He has been a local contractor.
Dawson has spent his time representing the City on projects such as Three Oaks and when the Municipal Complex was being constructed he also watched that as a representative for the City.
Moving Overhead Utility Lines
Plans were revealed for the relocation of overhead utilities along Virginia Street, a project that has been in process for some time. The end result is that all utility lines are being moved to the rear of properties along this Virginia Street Corridor. The total cost is $1,506,347.51. Funding for this project is derived from three sources including, Virginia Street TIF for $339,000; State Grant Proceeds of $700,000, and Home Rule Sales Tax for $467,348.
Objectors Provided Opinions For McHenry County Board Regarding Sportsplex
Some concern was expressed regarding the jail rental program since the income from this program may not be a prolific as in past. However, it now appears it will equal the anticipated $10.5 million. If this funding from the federal government is eliminated, it means that county costs will have to be reviewed and reductions made.
The tax rate for the county is not anticipated to increase more than 5% for the next year, therefore a truth in taxation public hearing will not be required prior to the adoption of the budget and levy for the following year.
The public portion of the County Board meeting was dominated by objectors to the proposed McHenry County Sportsplex LLC in Lakewood. It involves considerable acreage annexed to the Village of Lakewood on the west side of Route 47 along Pleasantville Road area.
Residents in this area are not happy with the proposed Sportsplex. The large numbers of visitors expressed various objections to the proposal which also includes a retail development as proposed by the Village.
The development was before the County Board because of a requirement that the County Board approve the extension of the closing date for the Recovery Zone Volume Cap bonds to December 31, 2010. If funding for these bonds has not been found the bonds will revert back to the county for redistribution.
Objectors included residents of the area surrounding the proposed project which is to be located along Pleasant Valley Road on the west side of Route 47 on land that is primarily wet land. Although two endangered species are reported to exist in this area including the Blanding's Turtle and a rare orchid.
Most of the comments from the 96 public members included 93 in opposition to the proposal with three comments in support. Comments of opposition mainly related to the added traffic, noise and light pollution anticipated from the project.
The County Board voted 15-8 approval to extend the closing date for the bonds related to this project to December 31, 2010. The County Board members voting in opposition included District 1, Yvonne Barnes-R; District 2, James Heisler-R; District 3, Kathleen Bergan –Schmidt-D; District 4, John Hammerand-R; District 5, Paula Yensen-D; District 6, Randall Donley-R and Ersel Schuster-R., and Mary McCann-R.
The tax rate for the county is not anticipated to increase more than 5% for the next year, therefore a truth in taxation public hearing will not be required prior to the adoption of the budget and levy for the following year.
The public portion of the County Board meeting was dominated by objectors to the proposed McHenry County Sportsplex LLC in Lakewood. It involves considerable acreage annexed to the Village of Lakewood on the west side of Route 47 along Pleasantville Road area.
Residents in this area are not happy with the proposed Sportsplex. The large numbers of visitors expressed various objections to the proposal which also includes a retail development as proposed by the Village.
The development was before the County Board because of a requirement that the County Board approve the extension of the closing date for the Recovery Zone Volume Cap bonds to December 31, 2010. If funding for these bonds has not been found the bonds will revert back to the county for redistribution.
Objectors included residents of the area surrounding the proposed project which is to be located along Pleasant Valley Road on the west side of Route 47 on land that is primarily wet land. Although two endangered species are reported to exist in this area including the Blanding's Turtle and a rare orchid.
Most of the comments from the 96 public members included 93 in opposition to the proposal with three comments in support. Comments of opposition mainly related to the added traffic, noise and light pollution anticipated from the project.
The County Board voted 15-8 approval to extend the closing date for the bonds related to this project to December 31, 2010. The County Board members voting in opposition included District 1, Yvonne Barnes-R; District 2, James Heisler-R; District 3, Kathleen Bergan –Schmidt-D; District 4, John Hammerand-R; District 5, Paula Yensen-D; District 6, Randall Donley-R and Ersel Schuster-R., and Mary McCann-R.
Monday, September 6, 2010
Government Observation Opportunities
Tuesday, September 7
8:15 A.M. – The Finance and Audit Committee of the McHenry County Board is meeting to approve several agreements, two with the State of Illinois and one for engineering services, all in connection with road projects including construction on the James R. Rakow Road project, and two concerning the Illinois Route 31 at Virginia Road/Klasen Road work.
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9:00 A.M. – The McHenry County Board is meeting in the Board Room of the County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock. According to the agenda for this meeting, the County Board is to consider two proclamations, one proclaiming Monday, September 27 as Family Day, and another designating September 17-23 as Constitution Week.
Further updating of the County budget is also expected, along with a resolution supporting McHenry County Underage Drinking Task Force. Another resolution will authorize the acquisition of Right of Way for Highway purposes on the James R. Rakow Road.
Mark A. Ruda is being presented for appointment to the McHenry County Board of Review with the approval by the County Board.
Several resolutions are on the agenda for approval regarding extension of Recovery Zone Volume Cap funds. One is the Equity One Development Corporation for a Professional League Baseball field planned for Route 14 across from Centegra Hospital in a gravel mining extraction which is currently under construction.
A second request is for the Master Property Owners Association, Inc. of Wonder Lake for utility capital improvements.
The third resolution to be approved for an extension of Recovery zone Volume Cap funds relates to the McHenry County Sportsplex, LLC Project to be located in the Village of Lakewood.
A number of resolutions are to be considered for approval for the Transportation Department including work on James R Rakow Road Project, Dunham Road Bridge Project, the Virginia Road/Klasen Road Project, Acquisition of Right-of-Way for Johnsburg Road
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7:00 P.M.—Crystal Lake Library Board of Trustees is meeting in the Library Directors Office at the Crystal Lake Public Library, 126 Paddock Street, Crystal Lake.
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7:00 P.M. –Lakewood Village Board Economic Development Committee is meeting in Red Tail Golf Club, 7900 Red Tail Drive, Lakewood.
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7:30 P.M.—Crystal Lake City Council meets in the Crystal Lake Council Chambers, 100 Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake.
Requests will be considered for temporary use permits, one for Crystal Lake Buick GMC, 6305 Northwest Highway for a Special Promotion. A second request is for Crystal Lake Chevrolet, 5220 Northwest Highway, for a Grand Opening Special Promotion for a period from September 8 to November 1. The dealership changed ownership and renovations have taken place.
The City Council is also being requested to suspend no parking restrictions on the east side of Pathway Court and the south side of Teckler Boulevard (north of the Jewel entrance) for Immanuel Lutheran's 140th year celebration event slated for Sunday, September 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Annexation of property at 8307 Ridgefield Road. Property owners Heidi Gramme and Anthony Topps are seeking annexation of their 3.49 acre-parcel to the city. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the request. Also requested is the approval of variations to the City Code to allow a new private well and a new septic system. There are no city utilities available to this location. The property is surrounded by McHenry County College property.
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Wednesday, September 8
8:15 A.M.—Public Health and Human Services Committee of McHenry County Board. Meets in the conference room of the County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.
A number of resolutions are included on the agenda dealing with the appointment of the Animal Control Administrator, authorizing Senior Services Grant Funding Allocations; acceptance of a $25,000 grant and transfer of $45,000 in the Dental Budget to create a full-time position in the Dental Care Clinic for the coming fiscal year. Other requested approvals include county financial support of $158,000 for Breast and Cervical Cancer program and acceptance of an IDPH grant for the project. Also an additional $83,160 added grant funding from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
6:00 P.M.--- High School District 155 Curriculum, Staff Development, Student Services & Technology Committee, will meet in the Center For Educaton, One Sotuh virginia Road, Crystal Lake. The agenda includes Student Achievement Update and Framework for Quality Instructin Update.
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Friday, September 10
8:30 A.M.—Natural and Environmental Resources Committee---The McHenry County Stormwater Management Ordinance as adopted in 2004 and amended in 2008 is about to receive more updating. These will be presented to the Committee for discussion.
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8:15 A.M. – The Finance and Audit Committee of the McHenry County Board is meeting to approve several agreements, two with the State of Illinois and one for engineering services, all in connection with road projects including construction on the James R. Rakow Road project, and two concerning the Illinois Route 31 at Virginia Road/Klasen Road work.
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9:00 A.M. – The McHenry County Board is meeting in the Board Room of the County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock. According to the agenda for this meeting, the County Board is to consider two proclamations, one proclaiming Monday, September 27 as Family Day, and another designating September 17-23 as Constitution Week.
Further updating of the County budget is also expected, along with a resolution supporting McHenry County Underage Drinking Task Force. Another resolution will authorize the acquisition of Right of Way for Highway purposes on the James R. Rakow Road.
Mark A. Ruda is being presented for appointment to the McHenry County Board of Review with the approval by the County Board.
Several resolutions are on the agenda for approval regarding extension of Recovery Zone Volume Cap funds. One is the Equity One Development Corporation for a Professional League Baseball field planned for Route 14 across from Centegra Hospital in a gravel mining extraction which is currently under construction.
A second request is for the Master Property Owners Association, Inc. of Wonder Lake for utility capital improvements.
The third resolution to be approved for an extension of Recovery zone Volume Cap funds relates to the McHenry County Sportsplex, LLC Project to be located in the Village of Lakewood.
A number of resolutions are to be considered for approval for the Transportation Department including work on James R Rakow Road Project, Dunham Road Bridge Project, the Virginia Road/Klasen Road Project, Acquisition of Right-of-Way for Johnsburg Road
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7:00 P.M.—Crystal Lake Library Board of Trustees is meeting in the Library Directors Office at the Crystal Lake Public Library, 126 Paddock Street, Crystal Lake.
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7:00 P.M. –Lakewood Village Board Economic Development Committee is meeting in Red Tail Golf Club, 7900 Red Tail Drive, Lakewood.
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7:30 P.M.—Crystal Lake City Council meets in the Crystal Lake Council Chambers, 100 Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake.
Requests will be considered for temporary use permits, one for Crystal Lake Buick GMC, 6305 Northwest Highway for a Special Promotion. A second request is for Crystal Lake Chevrolet, 5220 Northwest Highway, for a Grand Opening Special Promotion for a period from September 8 to November 1. The dealership changed ownership and renovations have taken place.
The City Council is also being requested to suspend no parking restrictions on the east side of Pathway Court and the south side of Teckler Boulevard (north of the Jewel entrance) for Immanuel Lutheran's 140th year celebration event slated for Sunday, September 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Annexation of property at 8307 Ridgefield Road. Property owners Heidi Gramme and Anthony Topps are seeking annexation of their 3.49 acre-parcel to the city. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the request. Also requested is the approval of variations to the City Code to allow a new private well and a new septic system. There are no city utilities available to this location. The property is surrounded by McHenry County College property.
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Wednesday, September 8
8:15 A.M.—Public Health and Human Services Committee of McHenry County Board. Meets in the conference room of the County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.
A number of resolutions are included on the agenda dealing with the appointment of the Animal Control Administrator, authorizing Senior Services Grant Funding Allocations; acceptance of a $25,000 grant and transfer of $45,000 in the Dental Budget to create a full-time position in the Dental Care Clinic for the coming fiscal year. Other requested approvals include county financial support of $158,000 for Breast and Cervical Cancer program and acceptance of an IDPH grant for the project. Also an additional $83,160 added grant funding from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
6:00 P.M.--- High School District 155 Curriculum, Staff Development, Student Services & Technology Committee, will meet in the Center For Educaton, One Sotuh virginia Road, Crystal Lake. The agenda includes Student Achievement Update and Framework for Quality Instructin Update.
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Friday, September 10
8:30 A.M.—Natural and Environmental Resources Committee---The McHenry County Stormwater Management Ordinance as adopted in 2004 and amended in 2008 is about to receive more updating. These will be presented to the Committee for discussion.
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LABOR DAY
Monday, September 6,
Labor Day--celebrated by most as the symbolic end of the summer. Fashion wise, white articles of clothing were not to be worn after Labor Day. That seems to have changed over the years.
The first Labor Day was celebrated on September 5, 1882 in New York City. It became a federal holiday in 1894 as the result of the deaths of a number of workers at the hands of U.S. Marshals and military personnel during a Pullman Strike. As a result, President Grover Cleveland put reconciliation with the labor movement as a top political priority. As a means of preventing further conflict, Congress hurriedly passed legislation to end the strike making Labor Day a national holiday.
The first celebration of Labor Day was outlined in a proposal for that event. A street parade to exhibit to the public "the strength and spirit de corps of the trade and labor organizations" followed by a festival for the workers and families. That became the pattern for Labor Day celebrations. It also included speeches by prominent men and women as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civil significance of the holiday.
Later, by a resolution of the American Federal to Labor convention of 1909, the Sunday preceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement.
In U.S. sports, Labor Day marks the beginning of the NFL and college football seasons, with the opening games being played the week before Labor Day or just following the holiday.
Labor Day--celebrated by most as the symbolic end of the summer. Fashion wise, white articles of clothing were not to be worn after Labor Day. That seems to have changed over the years.
The first Labor Day was celebrated on September 5, 1882 in New York City. It became a federal holiday in 1894 as the result of the deaths of a number of workers at the hands of U.S. Marshals and military personnel during a Pullman Strike. As a result, President Grover Cleveland put reconciliation with the labor movement as a top political priority. As a means of preventing further conflict, Congress hurriedly passed legislation to end the strike making Labor Day a national holiday.
The first celebration of Labor Day was outlined in a proposal for that event. A street parade to exhibit to the public "the strength and spirit de corps of the trade and labor organizations" followed by a festival for the workers and families. That became the pattern for Labor Day celebrations. It also included speeches by prominent men and women as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civil significance of the holiday.
Later, by a resolution of the American Federal to Labor convention of 1909, the Sunday preceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement.
In U.S. sports, Labor Day marks the beginning of the NFL and college football seasons, with the opening games being played the week before Labor Day or just following the holiday.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Recyclables Collection Saturday, September 11 In McHenry
On Saturday, September 11, the Environmental Defenders Recycling Drive will return to McHenry to collect fluorescent tubes, Styrofoam™, household and car batteries, and other toxic items that might otherwise wind up in landfills. Local volunteers will be on hand from 9 a.m. - noon to receive recyclable items at the Metra train station parking lot, 4005 Main Street in downtown McHenry.
The group accepts fluorescent tubes, which contain mercury and must be properly recycled to prevent contamination in landfills, and from there into groundwater. They also collect household batteries, car batteries, packing peanuts and re-usable, un-popped bubble wrap.
Area residents may drive up and drop off their recyclables. Defenders volunteers will help unload and sort the materials. A small donation is requested to offset the cost of processing some hazardous waste materials.
The Woodstock-based nonprofit group holds a public recycling collection on the second Saturday of each month, alternating between McHenry in odd-numbered months and Woodstock in even-numbered months. At the McHenry collection, they also pay for some items, such as aluminum cans, brass and copper.
Household batteries should be recycled rather than thrown in the trash, says Alice Howenstine of rural McHenry, who organizes the local drive. The group also accepts clean, white Styrofoam™ from electronics and other large, boxed items. Defenders member Ken Santowski, who is Lakewood village trustee, brings his own truck each month to transport the bulky material. Styrofoam food containers pose a different problem, Howenstine says. “If there’s any food residue at all, they can’t process it,” she explained. “Food containers must be washed completely clean, or the recyclers won’t take them.”
For more information about the Environmental Defenders Recycling Day schedule and the types of materials accepted, visit or phone their Woodstock office at (815) 338-0393.
The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County is a citizen-based, 501c3 not-for-profit organization, dedicated to the preservation and improvement of the environment. Donations are encouraged and are tax-deductible as charitable contributions. For membership or program information, e-mail mcdef.outreach@gmail.com.
The group accepts fluorescent tubes, which contain mercury and must be properly recycled to prevent contamination in landfills, and from there into groundwater. They also collect household batteries, car batteries, packing peanuts and re-usable, un-popped bubble wrap.
Area residents may drive up and drop off their recyclables. Defenders volunteers will help unload and sort the materials. A small donation is requested to offset the cost of processing some hazardous waste materials.
The Woodstock-based nonprofit group holds a public recycling collection on the second Saturday of each month, alternating between McHenry in odd-numbered months and Woodstock in even-numbered months. At the McHenry collection, they also pay for some items, such as aluminum cans, brass and copper.
Household batteries should be recycled rather than thrown in the trash, says Alice Howenstine of rural McHenry, who organizes the local drive. The group also accepts clean, white Styrofoam™ from electronics and other large, boxed items. Defenders member Ken Santowski, who is Lakewood village trustee, brings his own truck each month to transport the bulky material. Styrofoam food containers pose a different problem, Howenstine says. “If there’s any food residue at all, they can’t process it,” she explained. “Food containers must be washed completely clean, or the recyclers won’t take them.”
For more information about the Environmental Defenders Recycling Day schedule and the types of materials accepted, visit or phone their Woodstock office at (815) 338-0393.
The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County is a citizen-based, 501c3 not-for-profit organization, dedicated to the preservation and improvement of the environment. Donations are encouraged and are tax-deductible as charitable contributions. For membership or program information, e-mail mcdef.outreach@gmail.com.
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