Have A Refreshing Pepsi

The Obama Administration has given its blessing to PepsiCo to continue utilizing the services of a company that produces flavor chemicals for the beverage giant using aborted human fetal tissue. LifeSiteNews.com reports that the Obama Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided that PepsiCo's arrangement with San Diego, Cal.-based Senomyx, which produces flavor enhancing chemicals for Pepsi using human embryonic kidney tissue, simply constitutes "ordinary business operations."

The issue began in 2011 when the non-profit group Children of God for Life (CGL) first broke the news about Pepsi's alliance with Senomyx, which led to massive outcry and a worldwide boycott of Pepsi products. At that time, it was revealed that Pepsi had many other options at its disposal to produce flavor chemicals, which is what its competitors do, but had instead chosen to continue using aborted fetal cells -- or as Senomyx deceptively puts it, "isolated human taste receptors".

For more on this see  (http://www.naturalnews.com).

For Adults Returning To College

McHenry County College will host the next “Getting Started” Seminar from 4:30-5:50 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11 for adults who are interested in earning a college degree or certificate, but are unsure how to go navigate through the process.

Getting Started” seminars, offered once a month, gives returning adults—who have been out of high school for several years or longer—find out more about college degrees and admission requirements. They will also have an opportunity to meet other potential students with similar interests.

Attendees will learn about degree and certificate requirements, start the financial aid process and tour the MCC campus. MCC also offers free tutoring and academic advising to students.

Helen Jost, adult recruitment coordinator at McHenry County College, specializes in helping returning adults get started at MCC.

Many adult students have jobs and families and worry about getting back into the swing of attending classes, studying and taking tests and being in a classroom with younger students,” Jost said. “These worries can be put to rest by the first day of class, she said.

All “Getting Started” seminars are free of charge. To reserve a seat, call (815) 455-8914 or e-mail hjost@mchenry.edu. Refreshments will be served. For more information on programs for returning adults, visit www.mchenry.edu/returningadults. The college is located at 8900 U.S. Hwy. 14 in Crystal Lake.

Words of Wisdom

"I suppose, indeed, that in public life, a man whose political principles have any decided character and who has energy enough to give them effect must always expect to encounter political hostility from those of adverse principles."

 --Thomas Jefferson

Political Scene

Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (CPAC) endorses Kent Gaffney,   Republican for State Representative--52nd House District.

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest Chambers in the nation spanning across the six-county Northeastern Illinois region (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry & Will).

Representative Kent Gaffney (R-Lake Barrington) thanked the Chicagoland Chamber for their support of his pro-jobs, pro-growth agenda for Illinois.

“I am honored to have the endorsements of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce and the Illinois Chamber of Commerce,” Gaffney said. “They support my efforts to improve our economy and get Illinois working again. I am thankful for their support and look forward to working with our business community to help create jobs and spur economic development in the 52nd District.”

The Chicagoland Chamber’s Political Action Committee works to elect candidates who support the Chamber’s mission and legislative program, initiatives and philosophy to promote a favorable business climate in the region. Through their members’ ongoing contributions, the PAC supports business-friendly candidates with a demonstrated record of promoting public policy that fosters economic development and job creation.

Kent Gaffney is the endorsed Republican candidate for State Representative in the 52nd District. Gaffney is endorsed by 50 local Republican leaders, the Chicago Tribune, the Daily Herald, the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce PAC, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce PAC and the National Rifle Association (NRA-PVF).

Former County Prosecutor Returns Following Experience On The Defense Side

Attorney Robert J. Zalud is being welcomed back to the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s office.

Louis A. Bianchi, McHenry County State’s Attorney, says Zalud will return to McHenry County prosecutors office on Monday, April 9. He will be working as an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Felony Criminal Division.

Robert received his Juris Doctorate in 2008 from Northern Illinois University College of Law and his B.A. from Marquette University. He began his career working for the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office responsible for prosecuting cases at the felony and misdemeanor levels, ranging from traffic offenses to Class X felonies.

Mr. Zalud worked in the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s from June 2010 to August 2011 and prosecuted domestic violence and DUI offenses. He has most recently worked in private practice where he gained experience defending criminal cases. Mr. Zalud has personally tried 35 jury trials in his career and 25 of those were as a prosecutor. Mr. Zalud’s diverse legal experience will be an asset to our felony trial division.

Outside Influence On Elections

Another liberal Super PAC funded by unions from outside the region is weighing in with big money to run TV ads against Congressman Don Manzullo's conservative record on behalf of his opponent and big union supporter, Congressman Adam Kinzinger.

The Lunch Pail Republicans, a pro-union Super PAC, is running more than $70,000 in TV ads supporting Kinzinger against Manzullo. The TV buys followed four votes* by Kinzinger the past year in support of Davis-Bacon Act regulations that require public works projects to pay union wages. The Heritage Foundation estimates that Davis-Bacon regulations add nearly $11 billion to federal projects each year. Kinzinger also accepted campaign donations this year from unions. In addition, unlike Manzullo, Kinzinger has refused to co-sponsor the National Right to Work Act (H.R. 2040). This bill would free workers nationwide from paying compulsory union dues a precondition of employment.

"It's outrageous that another outside, liberal Super PAC – this one funded by labor unions -- is weighing in with big money to influence this race on behalf of my opponent, who has strongly supported their big-spending union agenda," Manzullo said. "Congressman Kinzinger voted on four occasions last year to support the Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rules that add nearly $11 billion to federal construction projects each year, and now this pro-union Super PAC is rewarding him for his votes.

"This is yet another instance that confirms I'm the only candidate in this race who is serious about cutting spending, balancing the budget, and paying down the national debt," Manzullo added.

Another liberal SuperPAC, the Campaign for Primary Accountability, has already spent more than $30,000 against Manzullo in extremely derogatory mailings, emails, and robocalls. That Super PAC is funded primarily by three multi-millionaires from out of state and most recently spent hundreds of thousands of dollars in support of ultra-liberal Congressman Dennis Kucinich, a former Democratic Presidential contender, in his losing primary race. The liberal Super PAC has been helping Kinzinger by trying to tear down Manzullo's strong conservative voting record through misleading mailers, emails, and robocalls. It was just three weeks ago that Kinzinger got caught twisting the words of a Rockford newspaper columnist to distort Manzullo's record.

Manzullo has received numerous contacts from constituents outraged by the Super PAC's shady tactics and the attempts of this outside group of multi-millionaires to influence the local election on Kinzinger's behalf.

The Super PAC and Kinzinger have both been mounting campaigns of distortion against Manzullo in an effort to convince voters that Manzullo's superior conservative voting record is somehow a mirage. Here are the facts:

Manzullo voted last year 79 more times than Kinzinger to cut $209 billion more in spending than Kinzinger in 2011. In addition, Manzullo voted for the only budget alternative that would have cut $9.1 trillion in spending and balanced the budget within 10 years. Kinzinger voted against the bill.

Manzullo has received much higher conservative ratings than Kinzinger from national organizations that studied 2011 votes, including:

American Conservative Union lifetime scores: Manzullo 96 (#1 in Illinois ), Kinzinger 72.

Club for Growth: Manzullo 85, Kinzinger 56.

Heritage Action for America : Manzullo 84, Kinzinger 63.

Americans for Prosperity: Manzullo A+, Kinzinger B.

National Journal (conservative composite score): Manzullo 74, Kinzinger 58.

Manzullo has been endorsed by every conservative organization that has given an endorsement in this race, including:

Illinois Tea Party

American Conservative Union PAC

FreedomWorks PAC

Gun Owners of America

RedState Editor and CNN political contributor Erick Erickson

Family-PAC federal

Eagle Forum of Illinois

Illinois Federation for Right to Life PAC

Illinois Citizens for Life federal PAC

Illinois Conservatives (4,000 conservatives across Illinois under 35 years old)

The Madison Project (national pro-life, pro-family group)

60 Plus Association (boasts more than 7 million conservative senior activists)

Editorial Note: Due to the generosity of those involved in the redistricting process,  McHenry County voters no long have the representation of Congressman Manzullo.

Words of Wisdom

"How much more do they deserve our reverence and praise, whose lives are devoted to the formation of institutions, which, when they and their children are mingled in the common dust, may continue to cherish the principles and the practice of liberty in perpetual freshness and vigour."

--Joseph Story, Commentaries on the Constitution, 1833

For Voters With Good Intentions

If you find it difficult or impossible to vote on Tuesday, there is time to take care of this important civic duty today, Saturday and Monday. It is known as “in person” absentee voting.

There are five locations to accomplish this with the times as follows:

MCHENRY COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

For all qualified voters in McHenry County

667 Ware Road

Woodstock.

Conference Room “A”

Today -  (Friday) until 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to noon

Monday, March 19 – from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

ALGONQUIN TOWNSHIP

For all qualified voters in Algonquin Township

Algonquin Township Office’

3702 US Highway 14, Community Room

(Adjacent to Sheriff’s Substation

Crystal Lake

Friday, March 16 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Saturday, March 17 from 9:00 am to Noon

Monday, March 19 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

GRAFTON TOWNSHIP

For all qualified voters in Grafton Township

The Huntley Park District

12015 Mill Street

 Huntley

Friday, March 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 17 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon

Monday, March 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

McHENRY TOWNSHIP

For all qualified voters in McHenry Township

The McHenry Township Office

3703 N. Richmond Road

McHenry

Friday, March 16 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 17 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon

Monday, March 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

NUNDA TOWNSHIP

For all qualified voters in Nunda Township

The Nunda Township Supervisor’s Office (Annex)

3810 Bay Road

Crystal Lake

Friday, March 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 17 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon

Monday, March 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Government At Work

Friday March 16—

Public Health and Human Services Committee of McHenry County Board –

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

A presentation is scheduled for the committee by the Health Department regarding Environmental Health Programs.

Following that an interview is scheduled for Edward Beckstrom for the Senior Services Grant Commission.

10:00 – Senior Service Grant Commission – Strategic Planning Sub-Committee

Meeting in Conference Room B of the McHenry County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

In addition to the necessary business, a discussion of the Strategic Plan for the Senior Services Grant Commission is also scheduled.

Important Month Coming

In recognition of Public Health Week (April 2-8), McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) will offer reduced fee water testing for individual well water users for the entire month of April.  Residents can have their well water sampled for coliform bacteria and nitrate for $18. 

Testing your well regularly is the only way to determine whether well water is safe to drink as many contaminants are colorless and odorless.  Water from a public or municipal water system is regularly tested for contaminants regulated by Federal and state standards. 

Bacteria and chemicals can get into well water and contaminate it in different ways. Some bacteria and chemicals occur naturally.  Contaminants such as nitrate can come from animal waste, wastewater, flooded sewers, polluted storm water runoff, fertilizers, agricultural runoff, or decaying plants.  High levels of nitrate in drinking water can cause illness in young children and pregnant women.  Coliform bacteria are microbes found in the digestive systems of warm-blooded animals, in soil, on plants, and in surface water.   

Sampling kits can be picked up at MCDH in Woodstock or at one of eight drop-off centers.  Samples can be dropped off for testing on Tuesday mornings between 9:00am and 12:00pm at the following centers –

Algonquin Townships Office, 3702 Route 14, Crystal Lake, (847) 639-2329

Dorr Township Office, 140 Newell Street, Woodstock  (815) 338-0125

McHenry Township Office, 3703 Richmond Road, McHenry  (815) 385-5605

Nunda Township Office, 3510 Bay Road, Crystal Lake (815) 459-4011

City of Marengo, City Hall, 134 E. Prairie Street, Marengo  (815) 568-7112

City of Harvard, Police Department, 201 W Front Street, Harvard (815) 943-4431

Richmond Township Office, 7812 South Route 31, Richmond (815) 678-0077

Grafton Township Office, 10109 Vine Street, Huntley (847) 669-3328

For more information, contact MCDH’s Environmental Health Division at 815-334-4585 or visit www.mcdh.info. 

Watch Clifford The Crimson Canine At The Raue

You’ve read the stories, you’ve seen him on TV… Now watch the crimson canine take the stage!

This musical is just in time for Clifford’s 50th anniversary! Celebrate the timeless values of Clifford’s big ideas from sharing to believing in yourself and more. Tickets are $25, $22, and $19. 

Interested in saving 25% on ticket prices while helping animals in need? Raue Center is teaming up with Helping Paws! Helping Paws provides a safe haven for stray and abandoned dogs and cats in McHenry County.

Bring in all the items listed on a wishlist package and receive a 25% discount on up to four tickets. For a complete list of wishlist packages visit http://rauecenter.org/wordpress/

or contact the Box Office. Certain restrictions apply. 

Greater Openness and Transparency In Government Promised

When the Obama administration came to office in January 2009, it promised greater openness and transparency in government. Within two months, President Obama's new attorney general Eric Holder issued a directive which set forth new "defensive standards" for FOIA litigation wherein the Department of Justice would "defend a denial of a FOIA request only if (1) the agency reasonably foresees that disclosure would harm an interest protected by one of the statutory exemptions, or (2) disclosure is prohibited by law."

After a careful review of the record and interviews with numerous attorneys involved with FOIA litigation, Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) has found little evidence that these new standards are actually being followed. In fact, some individuals interviewed by TRAC expressed the opinion that Justice Department attorneys have become even more aggressive in defending anything that federal agencies choose to withhold.

The latest report from the FOIA Project can be viewed at this address:

http://wp.me/p11uxO-8u

Follow the FOIA Project on Twitter:

http://twitter.com/foiaproject

Seeking Nominations For Green Award

Are you currently involved with a waste reduction or recycling program? McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) would like you to submit a nomination for the 2012 McHenry County Green Awards.  Established in 1994, the award recognizes the waste reduction, recycling and conservation efforts of businesses, institutions, organizations and residents in the County. 

The Green Award is a good reminder of the important role everyone has in improving a community’s environment through waste reduction and recycling.  Nominations should be submitted to Kristy Hecke, Solid Waste Manager at klhecke@co.mchenry.il.us or by fax 815-334-4637. Forms are available online at www.mcdh.info; deadline is March 30th.

Entries will be considered based on environmentally sound waste reduction or recycling efforts, innovation and education.  Award winners will be recognized at the 2012 Public Health Week breakfast on April 16th and at the McHenry County Board meeting on April 17th. 

One award will be chosen from each of the following categories –

Businesses – retail, hotels, restaurants, manufacturing

Institutions – such as schools, hospitals, long term care, government

Organizations – associations, clubs, volunteer groups

Individuals

For additional information, call MCDH at 815-334-4585. 

MCC Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday Morning

 The McHenry County College Board of Trustees is meeting this morning at 8:00 a.m. in the Board Room of the College, 8900 US Highway 14, Crystal Lake.

The FY 2013 Budget Building Process is to be discussed along with a presentation on Refunding 2004 Bond by PMA Financial Network.

A Memorandum of Agreement with McHenry County Staff Council is also an item for discussion along with parking fees discussion and an update on insurance.

Government At Work

THURSDAY, MARCH 15-

8:30 a.m. – McHenry County Planning and Development Committee –

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

A request for the waiver of permit fees from a property owner due to unique circumstances in which the requester purchased a home where the previous owner had significant work done without permit fees being paid. The new property owner does not feel obligated to be responsible for fees which should have been collected prior to the sale of the property. A resolution waiving the fees for the current property owner is being presented for approval

A second resolution for the committee to consider is for a contractual agreement with Computer Software Incorporated for developing permitting system software and related services

A third resolution for consideration is related to the Home Investment Partnerships Program allocating unobligated funds of $54,062.00 to be added to the new allocation for the program of $300,000. 

7:30 pm. Crystal Lake Park District Board –

Meeting in the Park District Administrative offices, One East Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake.

Under unfinished business, the Board will consider construction management phase approvals for the West Beach renovation project as well as a temporary easement for the West Beach Sea Wall construction.

A discussion is also slated regarding the process of review and release of executive session minutes.

Important Watershed Area Plan

The third in ongoing stakeholder meetings of the Woods Creek Watershed Planning group is meeting Tuesday, March 20 to focus on mercury in Woods Creek Lake, existing and future land use cover impacts, identification of impairments in the watershed, and education ideas.

The group includes the Village of Algonquin, Village of Lake in the Hills, City of Crystal Lake and Crystal Lake Park District which have joined together to create a Woods Creek Watershed Plan.

Funding for the plan is provided by an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Grant and intergovernmental cooperation. These agencies also recognize that watershed issues are so complex and inter-related that it is essential for stakeholders, including individual landowners, organizations, and governments, to work together and help them understand the watershed and work on projects that improve water quality and enhance natural resources and open space.

Funding for the plan has been provided by an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency grant. The agencies involved recognize the complexity of the situation and the importance for stakeholder landowners, organizations and governments to work together to understand the watershed and the need to improve water quality and enhance natural resources and open spaces.

What Is Woods Creek Watershed?

It is located primarily in southeast McHenry County, and is a subwatershed to the Crystal Creek Watershed that is part of the larger Upper Fox River Basin in northeast Illinois. The watershed drains approximately nine square miles to Crystal Creek.

Large portions of the watershed include subdivisions of homes, commercial/industrial centers, farmland, gravel mining operations, area schools, and recreational facilities. Interspersed throughout the urban environment is a natural system of streams, lakes, wetlands, and upland prairies, savannas, and woodlands.

The ecological quality of the Woods Creek Watershed was long thought to be in good condition. However, intense urban sprawl in southeast McHenry County within the past 15 years is beginning to degrade the water quality within the watershed.

Impacts to designated uses are primarily the result of phosphorus, total dissolved solids, chloride, fecal coliform and mercury originating from municipal point sources and urban runoff/stormwater sewers. 

Preparing For Next Tuesday

Ahead of Tuesday's local primary, Gingrich planned a busy two-day schedule in President Barack Obama's home state. He heads to Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in suburban Rosemont for a 3:30 p.m. rally before delivering remarks at the Northwest Suburban Republican 2012 Lincoln Day Dinner at 7 p.m. in Palatine.

Paul steers clear of the Chicago area in favor of the University of Illinois in Champaign. He'll appear at a 7 p.m. rally at George Huff Hall.

Gingrich begins Thursday with morning stops at Barrington High School and Goddard School in Lake in the Hills. He stops at a town hall meeting at Judson University then heads to Sunny Hill School in Carpentersville for a tour. He ends at a 7 p.m. rally at a corporate hangar in Lake in the Hills. 

Mitt Romney arrives in Illinois Monday and is expected to appear at an election-night rally near Wheaton. Six staffers have been sent ahead of him to pump up supporters. 

Meanwhile opponent Rick Santorum, a 1978 graduate of Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein, will appear at a 2 p.m. rally Friday in Elgin and a Niles rally from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Northridge Prep Gym. On Saturday, he heads to southern Illinois.

Obama heads to Chicago Friday for fundraising. The trip includes a swanky lunch at the Palmer House Hilton.

Words of Wisdom

"It is on great occasions only, and after time has been given for cool and deliberate reflection, that the real voice of the people can be known."

--George Washington

Manzullo Response To China's Restrictive Trade Actions

Congressman Don Manzullo (R-IL) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. action, along with the European Union and Japan, to request consultations at the World Trade Organization (WTO) regarding China’s rare earth export restraint.

Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia & the Pacific, Manzullo held a hearing in September to highlight the fact that China controls 97 percent of the rare earths market and has been limiting exports and skyrocketing costs of the minerals to the detriment of manufacturers in the U.S. and other countries. Rare earths are vital in a variety of advanced manufactured goods, such as cell phones, fluorescent lights, hybrid engines, airplanes, wind turbines, and defense guidance systems.

STATEMENT:
“We are long overdue in bringing a trade dispute against China for its restrictive export quotas and taxes on rare earth minerals critical to the manufacture of a wide range of U.S. auto, electronic, medical, and defense products.  China’s near monopoly over these 17 rare earth minerals and blatant disregard for the rules of international trade place our manufacturers at a crippling disadvantage in securing economic growth in high-tech industries, growing our renewable energy sector, and developing new technologies.

“While I welcome this Administration’s decision today to finally take action against China’s manipulation of the rare earths market by filing a WTO trade complaint, not enough is being done to find alternative sources of supply outside of China, including here in the United States.  Getting tough on China is one component, but equally important is removing excessive regulations that prevent production from occurring here.  Sadly, conservation and recycling of rare earths is another aspect often ignored by this Administration.

“The President’s decision today to file a trade complaint against China, while welcomed, needed to occur sooner.  To prevent more jobs lost and companies from relocating to China, this Administration must get serious about formulating and implementing a long-term rare earths strategy aimed at protecting U.S. manufacturers and jobs, less dependent on China.”

Pet Registration, Rabies Vaccination Event

If your pet wanders from the safety of its home, the chance of being reunited with your family is greater if your pet has a microchip for quick identification and a current rabies vaccination/registration record.  McHenry County Animal Control & Adoption Center (MCAC) will host rabies vaccination ($10) and microchip ($15) events at its Crystal Lake facility (100 N Virginia Street – corner of Woodstock Street and Route 14) on the following dates:

• Wed. March 28, 2pm-4pm (by appointment)
• Wed. April 4, 10am-11am (microchip clinic only)
• Wed. April 28, 11am-1:30pm (first come, first served)

Three-year rabies vaccinations are being offered for $25.  Registration fees are separate and required at time of rabies vaccination.  Discounts for seniors apply and for pets who have been previously spayed or neutered when purchasing registration tags.  Registration tags are required by law.  Appointments are required at 815-459-6222. 

Rabies vaccinations provide your pet with the best protection against this deadly disease.  Unlike dog tags and collars which can fall off or be removed, microchipping is a more permanent form of pet identification.  Animal microchips are about the size of a grain of rice and are typically implanted by a vet just beneath the surface of the skin between the shoulder blades. The process is similar to receiving vaccination through a needle and is painless to pets.

Adoptions ($80) will also be available and include age-appropriate vaccinations, spay/neuter, FELV & FIV testing, microchip, heartworm and free 1st Veterinarian visit at participating veterinarians.  To view available pets, visit http://www.petharbor.com. 

Words of Wisdom

"Men, to act with vigour and effect, must have time to mature measures, and judgment and experience, as to the best method of applying them. They must not be hurried on to their conclusions by the passions, or the fears of the multitude. They must deliberate, as well as resolve."

 --Joseph Story, Commentaries on the Constitution, 1833

Santorum's Prediction

According to reports found on the internet, Rick Santorum believes he would get the GOP presidential nomination if the race lasts until the GOP nominating convention.

It is Santorum’s contention that if the race is undecided by the GOP Party’s August convention in Tampa, the GOP will not nominate a moderate former Massachusetts governor who has decisively outspent his opponents but has been unable to knock them out of the race.

Supposedly, the primary contests are moving to states in which Romney will be less successful in wining delegates. At least that apparently is what Santorum is hoping.

Government At Work

TUESDAY, MARCH 13—

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

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

The Committee is to review the existing debt and action plan before considering other business of four resolutions for approval.

One resolution is to authorize the monthly transactions for the Delinquent Tax Program.

A second resolution is to approve acquisition of Right-of-Way for the Miller Road Project. An appropriation of $1 million is to be appropriated from the RTA Sales Tax Fund to continue the acquisition.

The purchase of two police pursuit Tahoe Vehicles is the subject of a third resolution. This is to be at a cost not to exceed $60,586. The vehicles are being purchased from Miles Chevrolet, Decatur, IL, the vendor who holds the State Contract.

A fourth resolution is to authorize emergency appropriations to the FY 2012 General fund and Special Courts Fund Budgets to Allow for the Transfer of Fund Reserve.

Other business includes Auditors report and Contingency reports.

1:00 p.m. – McHenry County Liquor and License Commission—

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

Two requests for new liquor licenses are being considered for Nedza Food Shop and Town Liquors. Both are presenting Manager Applications.

Raffle Permit requests include Main Stay Therapeutic Riding Program and McHenry County Iron Justice Motorcycle Club.

Proposed changes to liquor control and liquor licensing ordinance for the County is another topic on the agenda.

Additionally, incident reports and an update on sting operations are also presented to the committee.

6:00 p.m. – Lakewood Village Board Budget Workshop--\

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

The Board is to review the proposed FY 2012-2013 Budgets and Anticipated Revenues for Lakewood Utilities O & M Fund, Lakewood Utilities Capital Improvement Fund, East Sewer Fund, Refuse Fund, Impact fund, RedTail Golf Course Fund.

Immediately following the budget workshop—

The Village Board will meet in the same location

The Board is to consider a request from the Crystal Lake Rowing Club for their Greater Chicago Juniors Rowing Championship Regatta on May 5.

The Board is being requested to approve an order for a 2012 Dodge Charger Squad Car, under the Southwest Conference of Mayors Purchasing Program. This is a request in advance of a formal budget approval for the fiscal year 2012/2013.

Requested approval is also made for the Public Works Department to Place an Order for one 3023 Ford F550 Utility truck with snowplow equipment Under the State of Illinois Purchasing Program in Advance of Formal Budget Approval for Fiscal Year 2012/2013.

A couple items are listed for discussion including the McHenry County Stormwater Management Ordinance as amended on October 19,2010 and March 14, 2011 by the McHenry County Board and amended by the Village on August 12, 2008/