Words Of Wisdom

"The American war is over; but this far from being the case with the American revolution. On the contrary, nothing but the first act of the drama is closed. It remains yet to establish and perfect our new forms of government, and to prepare the principles, morals, and manners of our citizens for these forms of government after they are established and brought to perfection."

--Benjamin Rush, letter to Price, 1786

Words Of Wisdom

"[T]he people are not to be disarmed of their weapons. They are left in full possession of them."

--Zacharia Johnson, speech in the Virginia Ratifying Convention, 1788

Rakow Road Work Continues

Work continues at each of the intersections to complete the concrete and asphalt base work.  Once finished, you will see the cleanup of the concrete surfaces for the entire length of the project to prepare for the first lift of asphalt.

This work should be complete in a little over a month when both eastbound and westbound traffic will be split to allow the remaining work in the medians to be finished. 

Please continue to use caution when driving through the project.  Remember that the work zone speed limit remains 35mph.

Government At Work

FRIDAY, JULY 20

8:15 a.m. – McHenry County Board Public Health and Human Services Committee –

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

One matter is listed on the agenda—a resolution authorizing acceptance of an Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Solid Waste Enforcement grant.

Words Of Wisdom

"There is not a single instance in history in which civil liberty was lost, and religious liberty preserved entire. If therefore we yield up our temporal property, we at the same time deliver the conscience into bondage."

--John Witherspoon, The Dominion of Providence Over the Passions of Men. 1776

Government At Work

Thursday, July 19 --

6:00 p.m. -- McHenry County Conservation District Board of Trustees –

Meeting in the Brookdale Administrative Offices, 18410 U.S. Highway 14, Woodstock.

The Board plans to conduct an Executive Session prior to the Regular meeting which will begin at 7:00 p.m.

The Board welcomes any public comments at the beginning of the meeting. Comments are limited to three minutes per person.

Two new Trustees, Bona Heihnsohn and Brandon Thomas, will be introduced to the Board before Election of officers.

Nominations and election of officers include: President, Gift Ban Act Officer & Ethics Officer, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary.

Time is allotted for Trustees to report regarding Conferences and Meetings Attended. These include Fox River Ecosystem Partnership and Kishwaukee River Ecosystem Partnership; Chicago Wilderness; agricultural Conservation Easement and farmland Protection; IACD/IACDFPD/IAPD; McHenry County Conservation Foundation; Marengo Union Tourism Bureau; McHenry County Council of Governments.

A list of 12 items to be approved by the Board involves purchase of goods or services for the district sites. The most expensive is for $679,817 for Carmichael Construction, Inc. at the lowest responsive bidder for site improvements at Boone Creek.

Another site improvement bid the board is to consider is for $344,795 to Rosemann & Sons, Inc. of Union for site improvements at Dufield Pond Conservation Area, McConnell Road.

Other bids for Board consideration relate to services and goods for repairs to District property, purchase of equipment, repair of equipment and property.

Caterpillars Deserve More Respect

Butterflies may look beautiful but, like their human counterparts, they probably were not so attractive in their gawky youth, says naturalist Mark Spreyer, a nationally known researcher, author and devotee of the lowly caterpillar, who would like to see the “creepy crawlie” get the respect it deserves.

Spreyer, the Executive Director of Stillman Nature Center in Barrington, will debut his new slide show presentation, “Consider the Caterpillar,” at this month’s ECOmmunity Green Bag Meetup from noon - 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 19 in downtown Woodstock.
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Open to the public, the lunch-hour program and discussion is hosted by the ECOmmunity Public Action Network on the second floor of the Woodstock Square Mall, 110 S. Johnson St.  

ECOmmunity Green Bag Meetups are open to the public. All ages are welcome, and attendees may arrive or leave whenever they like during the program.   Coffee and ice water are provided; participants may bring their own lunch or just come to join the conversation.  Social and “green biz” networking starts at 11:30 a.m., and continues after the program.   A voluntary donation of $5 per person helps cover program costs. 

Government At Work

THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2012—

7:30 a.m. – McHenry County Mental Health Board –

Meeting in the Main Conference Room, Mental Health Board Facility, 620 Dakota Street, Crystal Lake.

In addition to approval of minutes from several prior meetings, the Board will be provided presentations regarding Developmental Disabilities, Options and Advocacy and Pioneer Center fro Human Services.

Board President Lee Ellis will provide a report to the Board including announcements. Also Board Evaluation will be considered along with a report from the Task Force on Community Behavioral Health Safety Net.

A report from Director Sandy Lewis will also be provided the Board.

Other matters on the agenda include Financial Reports, a revised building budget.

Preliminary approval for a Fiscal Year 13 Budget is being presented. Also, being presented for consideration, Funding Application Groupings and Guidelines Revised for FY 2013

8:30 a.m. – McHenry County Board Planning and Development Committee –Meeting in County Board Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

The Committee is to consider A tentative Plat Approval for Lueth Subdivision located in Grafton Township, specifically, 9311 Coyne Station Road.

One other matter for the Committee’s consideration is the matter of Letter of Credit Information Follow-up.

5:00 p.m. –Community Behavioral Health Safety Net Task Force ---

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

A presentation by a Task Force is slated as being presented by Peter Austin, County Administrator and Sandy Lewis, McHenry County Mental Health Board Executive Director.

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

Two requests from community organizations for use of District facilities for benefit events will be considered.

The American Cancer Society’s Bark for Life Event is scheduled to be held Saturday, August 18 as the Skate Park Shelter.

Knights of Columbus Annual Tootsie Roll Drive, requested approval to hold a Tootsie roll Driver for the Intellectual Disabilities Drive at Lippold Park on Friday and Saturday, September 21 and 22.

The Board will consider a request to approve the purchase of a 2011 Ford F150 Crew Cab from Morrow Brothers Ford for $25,890.

Also to be considered is a proposal submitted by Apex Project Managements for new entrance doors at five locations including Administrative Building, Park Place, Lippold Park Family Golf Center, Nature Center and the Racket Club for a total amount of $16,700.

Engineering Proposal for ADA Paving Projects is also being presented to the Board for Approval. Civiltech Engineering, Inc. has provided design engineering services for $19,900. This is to address ADA deficiencies.

McHenry County College Staff Recognized Nationally

Four McHenry County College employees were recently recognized with an Award of Excellence at the 34th National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) International Conference.

Cynthia Van Sickle of McHenry, department chair and English instructor; Judi Cameron of  Wonder Lake, department chair and anthropology instructor; Matt Irie of Elk Grove Village, art instructor; and Cheryl Galizia of Cary, administrative assistant to the executive dean of Humanities & Social Sciences, were selected by the MCC administration to receive the teaching excellence awards from NISOD. They received their awards at NISOD’s annual Teaching and Leadership Conference in Austin, Texas.

This is the seventh year in a row that MCC faculty received this award and they were among more than 1,000 recipients. NISOD is headquartered at the University of Texas at Austin.

These faculty members and administrative assistant were given this award because they exemplify the high quality and innovative spirit recognized by NISOD,” said Tony Miksa, vice president of Academic and Student Affairs.

Water Conservation Strongly Encouraged

McHenry County, municipal, and township government leaders, state officials, and large water users met on Wednesday, July 11, to discuss the need for water conservation and drought preparation.

According to Walt Kelly of the Illinois State Water Survey, “Illinois is falling deeper into drought conditions as agricultural impacts are now becoming much more evident and hydrologic conditions [are] continuing to deteriorate. There is very little rain in the forecast at a time when substantial rains are needed to avoid agricultural damages.”

On July 3rd, the U.S. Drought Monitor updated the classification of most of McHenry County from “moderate” to “severe” drought. Portions of central and southern Illinois have been experiencing a severe or extreme drought since mid-June.

Thirty-three counties in central and southern Illinois recently received a disaster designation from the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. This was done based on a request from the Illinois Department of Agriculture, specific formulas and field input. The disaster designation makes low and no interest loans available to the agriculture community. It does not provide relief to local or state government or home owners.

In response to the drought conditions, many McHenry County communities have implemented restrictions on the use of their public water supplies. Municipal residents are encouraged to contact their appropriate authorities to learn of their particular restrictions.

McHenry County does not have the authority to restrict the use of water by residents, industry, or farmers as it does not provide a public water supply.

However, McHenry County is urging all residents, incorporated and unincorporated, to implement additional voluntary water conservation measures. These include:

Not to water lawns and recommending to only water gardens in the early morning and evening hours (after checking on municipal restrictions);

• Avoid washing cars
• Repair leaky water fixtures
• Turn off the water while shaving and brushing teeth
• Take shorter showers
• Use dishwashers and clothes washers only when full
• Not letting the water run when washing dishes by hand

For more water conservation ideas, please visit the McHenry County water resources website: www.co.mchenry.il.us/departments/waterresources

Words Of Wisdom

 "The consciousness of having discharged that duty which we owe to our country is superior to all other considerations."

--George Washington, letter to James Madison, 1788

Government At Work

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18—

8:15 a.m. McHenry County Transportation Committee –

Meeting in the McHenry County Division of Transportation, 16111 Nelson Road, Woodstock.

A presentation is slated regarding the Richmond Bypass along with four resolutions for committee approval. These include:
Approval for Adopt-A-Highway Volunteer Group Agreements
Approval of a Construction Engineering Services Agreement and Appropriating Funds for the Virginia Road Park and Ride Lot Project
Appropriating Funds for Permit Fees for the Charles J. Miller Road Construction Project
Authorizing the Acceptance of Illinois Department of Commerce Economic Opportunity Energy Grant for the current Fiscal Year

A summary is scheduled to be provided regarding the Alden Road Public Hearing. Also, consideration is included regarding Private non-dedicated subdivision roads.

Dave Hansen, a member of the McDOT staff is being recognized for 25 years of service.

Several Consultant interviews are also scheduled regarding bridge inspection services.

9:00 a.m. McHenry County Staff Plat Committee –

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

The Committee is to review Skyview Estates Phase 2.

7:00 p.m. – Agricultural and Conservation Easement Committee –

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

A joint commission meeting is being held. A welcome is to be provided by Kim Kolner, McHenry County Planning and Development Associate Planner.

Jason Navota, CMAP Senior Planner will provide a presentation.

Each county will give a brief presentation about their recent activities before the attendees are broken into small groups to discuss agricultural preservation topics.

Each group will share what they discussed with the attendees.

7:00 p.m. Crystal Lake Public Library Board of Trustees—

Meeting in the Thomas Ames Meeting Room of the Library,

This is an annual meeting of the Board with annual reports to be provided Board members along with a report on the Crystal Lake Library Foundation fundraising.

The agreement with Engberg Anderson as architect for a new library building will be considered.

The collection policy, information service guidelines policy and technology plan are being presented for any revisions desired by Board members.

Library Board meeting dates for 2013 as well as library closing dates will be presented the board for consideration.

Election of Officers of the Board for Fiscal Year 2012/2013 will be held.

7:30 p.m. – Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission –

Meeting in the Crystal Lake City Hall, 100 Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake.

One zoning matter is to be considered; that of American Used Car Sales, 189 S. Main Street. A Variation and Special Use are being requested with the intended use of the property being sale of used vehicles.

Bats Found In McHenry County Homes

McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) has received several calls from residents after finding bats in their bedrooms.  Homeowners have been instructed to contain the bat in a room by closing the door or placing a blanket on it and immediately calling Animal Control (815-459-6222). 

In order to test bats for rabies, it is important they be in good condition (i.e. head is intact) – either alive or recently deceased.  Following new reporting guidelines from the State Health Department issued in 2011, only in cases of confirmed exposure will bats be submitted for testing. 

Specimens in good condition and test negative for rabies eliminates the need for rabies treatment following human exposure.  To date, no bats have tested positive for rabies for McHenry County. 
 In contrast, there have been 30 rabid bats reported State-wide in 17 counties.  Last year, McHenry County had four rabid bats with 50 rabid bats being reported statewide..

The best way to avoid rabies is to avoid exposure.  For questions about exposure or to determine the need for treatment, call MCDH’s Communicable Disease Program at 815-334-4500.

Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that attacks the central nervous system and can only be confirmed in a laboratory.  Keeping cats and dogs up to date with vaccinations will not only keep them from getting rabies but also provide a barrier of protection for you if your animal is bitten by a rabid animal

Most bats leave in the fall or winter to hibernate so these are the best times to "bat-proof" your home. A fact sheet on bat exclusion can be viewed at www.mcdh.info.

Residents are encouraged to take a “hands off” approach to wild animals to reduce their risk of exposure.  Children should also be educated about the dangers. A bat that is active by day, found in a place where bats are not usually seen (such as in your home, in a swimming pool or on the lawn) or is unable to fly, is more likely than others to be rabid. To learn more about rabies prevention, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at http://www.cdc.gov/rabies

Government At Work

Tuesday Evening

6:00 p.m. – McHenry County Board Committee of the Whole –

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

The Board is to be provided a Labor Relations Presentation.

7:00 p.m. McHenry County Board—

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

Following the opening of the meeting, approval of minutes of prior meeting and the Chairman’s remarks, a special recognition is slated. This is for the proclamation to recognize Nancy File for 31 years of Exemplary Services to the McHenry County Historical Society.

A couple special report presentations are also scheduled. The first is the Valley Hi Operating Board Annual Report.

The second report is the Final presentation of the Analysis of Impediments in Fair Housing Choice.

Zoning Board of Appeals

These include:

Utech, in Dorr Township for zoning change from A1 to A1C
Otto, in Dorr Township for R1 to R1V
Wilke Trust, Chemung Township, A1 to A1

New and Unfinished Business:

The Board will be considering a number of Resolutions including receipt of a $24,883 Emergency Response Grant Amendment for the Health Department.

Four other Resolutions concern public disclosure of possible conflicts of interest for four county residents serving on the Community Block Grant Commission. These include Philip Bartmann, Cathryn Perfetti, county Board member Virginia Peschke and county Board member Sandra Fay Salgado.1

The County Board will be presented a number of matters to consider under the topic of finance and audit.

This includes authorization for adjustment to salary ranges 1 through in the County’s Compensation Program

An authorizing resolution for McHenry County Mental Health Board’s FY 13 Continuation Funding Agreements.

Authorization for a Workers’ Compensation Claim Settlement
A Resolution Authorizing the Appointment of Judges of Election
Four Resolutions Accepting a modification to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Grants.
Resolution authorizing the creation o of a part-time clerical position for the McHenry County workforce Network

Resolution Authorizing the Consolidation of Funds regarding the county Mental Health Fund

Under Planning Development, a Resolution is being presented approving an amendment to the Five-year consolidated plan for Housing and community Development.

Government At Work

Tuesday, July 17

7:30 p.m. – Crystal Lake City Council –

Meeting in the City Council Chambers, 100 West Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake,

The Knights of Columbus request for a Class 16 Temporary Liquor License and St. Thomas the Apostle Church request to close Lake Street between Washington Street and the western portion of the St. Thomas the Apostle Church property on August 5 is to be considered under a consent agenda.

Ike is to be declared surplus .

Canine Officer Ike has retired from the Crystal Lake Police Department. During his tenure, he worked alongside his handler Officer Josh Marshall.

During Ike’s eight years of service he was utilized during drug and evidence searches, building clearings, missing person detection, suspect tracking and officer protection. He has also assisted other law enforcement agencies with these same types of duties.

Ike will be retiring to the care of Officer Marshall, who will then be fully responsible for Ike

The Council is being requested to approve an ordinance declaring Ike as surplus property to provide for the sale at a minimal cost of canine Ike to Officer Josh Marshall.

Job Creation-Potbelly Sandwich Works

Two Job Creation and Investment Matching Grants and Targeted Development Zone Application Requests are being presented the Council. Each of these companies is requesting $10,000 in matching grant funds available by the city for job creation.

Scott Norrick and Ed Stockman, for Potbelly Sandwich Works, to be located at 6000 Northwest Highway is a fast-food casual restaurant offering sandwiches, salads, soups, baked goods and non-alcoholic beverage. They expect to be hiring 10 full time and 10 part-time employees for the new restaurant.

Job Creation—CalCo Controls, Inc.,

Also known as CalCo Cutaways, at 439 S. Dartmoor Drive is relocating from Cary to a larger building which they have selected at Dartmoor Drive. They are bringing 15 employees to Crystal Lake.

CalCo is a world leader in the production of cutaways, models, and interactive displays for some of the world’s largest durable goods manufacturers, along with various branches of the military and other government organizations.

Simplified Residential Variation- 862 Wimbleton Lane

The owners, Brian and Mary Daly are asking a variation to allow a covered front porch to encroach three feet two inches into the required 30-foof front yard setback.

The variation is being requested in order to install a roof over a porch which accumulates rain and snow and freezes. The size of the porch is not being increased. Only a roof area is being extended to be encroaching three feet two inches into the front yard setback.

Variation To Allow A Deck Encroachment

The request is for a seven-foot encroachment into a rear yard setback. The Planning and Zoning commission recommended denial of this request, stating they found no case for a hardship.
If the Council disagrees and wants to approve the request, a super majority vote (5 votes) is required.

Ashton Point – West of Pingree Road, north of UPRR

The original Final PUD of this project was approved by the Council in April 2004. In 2010 Ashton Point sought an amendment to their PUD to allow the lots to be sold individually or in groups to different builders.

Ryland Homes is interested in purchasing the remaining 41 lots. The Planning and Zoning Commission did vote approval for this with certain stipulations regarding layout of homes on the property.

Local Target Range and Tactical Training

Currently, Officers travel to Boone County for training. This results in added expenses for travel and overtime pay. A new local business named On Target Range and Tactical Training can offer the facilities in Crystal Lake.

An agreement has been developed to utilize these facilities and the Council is being requested to authorize an agreement with On Target Range and Tactical Training for Police Department range training. The Council is being requested to approve same.

Sidewalk and Curb Replacement Program

The Council is being requested to approve a $97,183 bid for D’Land Construction, LLC for the 2012 Curb and Sidewalk Replacement Program. A survey of one-quarter of the City is done each year, evaluating sidewalks and responds to reports of damaged walks. This is the repair of those sidewalks needing repair this year.

Purchase of Forestry Truck

The City is interested in purchasing a forestry truck for the Streets Division. This is in place of either contracting the work out or compiling a list of needed work until there is a sufficient number to rent the equipment. Additionally, many of the trees involved require specialty equipment for proper care.

Altec Industries, St. Joseph, MO is the lowest responsible responsive bidder for this equipment. The cost is $123,946.

Financial Advisory Services Agreement

Proposals for this service were received by City Staff and reviewed. PMA Securities, Inc. was the lowest responsive, responsible proper. The Council is to consider a motion to execute an agreement with this firm for services to be used for utility service related improvements as presented in the FY 2012/2013 Budget Workshop.

These services are to be used for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds for Calendar Year 2012

Water Main Extension

Postl-Yore & Associates has been determined to be the most responsible and responsive proposer for these services. The Council is to consider awarding an agreement with this firm in the amount of $42,365.

The work to be completed involves designing a water main improvement to extend new main from Water Treatment Plant No. 4 at 400 N. Knaack Blvd west, under the rail road tracks, through a property currently owned by Mathews Corporation, and upsize existing water main on View Street.

This improvement will allow Mathews to annex to the City and connect to the city public water supply.

Water and Sewer Rate Adjustment

The Council is to consider adopting an ordinance increasing the monthly water service fee from $3.80 to $4.03 per month; the monthly sewer service fee from $4.55 to $4.78 per month. Also to be increased is the water use rate from $3.57 per 1,000 gallons to $2.72 per 1,000 gallons.

The sewer use rate is to be increased from $2.64 per 1,000 gallons to $2.77 per 1,000 gallons.

Based on the use of 6,000 gallons per month the total cost would increase from $39.61 to $41.75.

Annual NPDES Fees Paid Under Protest

This is a fee that has been charged by the State of Illinois since adopting its 2003 budget. The fees are claimed by the State to be required to fund the IEPA and its oversight of the NPDES holders’ operations. This was operated prior to 2003 without permit fees, other than new water and sewer extension permit applications.

It appears that all taxpayers in municipalities are helping the State of Illinois overcome a budget deficit.

As in prior years, the City will pay the fee of $48,500 for this year’s fee under protest as has been done in prior years.

Second Report Of West Nile Virus

Latest trap from McCullom Lake

 McHenry County Department of Health reports another batch of mosquitoes has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), this time in McCullom Lake. Following last week’s initial report, Fox River Grove had a 2nd positive batch.

According to the latest report from Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), 24 other counties have reported 106 positive mosquito batches and 17 positive birds but no human cases so far this year. 

One human case of WNV was reported in McHenry County in each of the last two years. Six birds have been submitted and tested with negative results.

IDPH believes that a hot summer increases mosquito activity and the risk of disease from West Nile virus.  The risk of WNV remains until the first hard frost.

You can reduce your risk by avoiding being outdoors when mosquitoes are most active (dusk, dawn), use insect repellent that contains DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, and wear long sleeved shirts and long pants for extra protection. 

Other tips include emptying standing water from containers around the house and making sure doors and windows have tight-fitting screens.

Illness from West Nile virus is usually mild and includes fever, headache and body aches but serious illnesses, such as encephalitis and meningitis and death, are possible.  Persons 50 and older have the highest risk of severe disease.

For more information on WNV, visit www.mcdh.info (Environmental Health) or call 815-334-4585.

Words Of Wisdom

"Freedom had been hunted round the globe; reason was considered as rebellion; and the slavery of fear had made men afraid to think. But such is the irresistible nature of truth, that all it asks, and all it wants, is the liberty of appearing."

--Thomas Paine, Rights of Man, 1791

Government At Work

TUESDAY MORNING  JULY 17—

830 a.m. – McHenry County Housing Commission –

Meeting in the Planning and Development Department Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

The Commission is to consider an analysis of impediment to Fair Housing Presentation.

This is to be followed by a staff report regarding the 2012 Action Plan Goals.

9:00 a.m. – McHenry County Tuberculosis Care and Treatment Board—

Meeting in the McHenry County Department of Health, 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Building B, Woodsto
Monthly reports from the TB Nurse and statistics are to be presented.

The program highlights for this meeting concern New Latent TB Infection Treatment Protocol.

Other matters for the Commission members to consider include old and new business, Open Meetings Act and Board Requirements, as well as communications for discussion.

A topic for information, communication and discussion is “Tuberculosis Outbreak Associated with a Homeless Shelter—Kane County 2007-2011
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10:00 a.m. – Housing Commission Executive Committee –
Meeting in the P & D Conference Room, County Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.--

The Commission is to review A1 Study and begin 2013 Action Plan Goals before turning to new business.

New business includes establishing committee’s Under New By-Laws

Words Of Wisdom

"To cherish and stimulate the activity of the human mind, by multiplying the objects of enterprise, is not among the least considerable of the expedients, by which the wealth of a nation may be promoted."

 --Alexander Hamilton

Scholarship Abolishment Bill To Governor

As reported by Representative Mike Tryon, R-66th

Legislation to abolish General Assembly Scholarship Program has advanced to Governor. The controversial General Assembly Scholarship Program is an unfunded mandate that allows legislators to award up to eight scholarships each year covering tuition at State universities. 

In 2011, 1,327 tuition waivers were awarded in Illinois, costing the State $13,508,800.  This $13.5 million is an unfunded mandate on State universities, where the cost is then passed on to other students paying tuition. 

The program has been scandal-plagued in recent years, as reports surfaced of legislators giving scholarships to the children of political contributors and supporters.  In addition to ending the program, the bill creates the Tuition and Fee Waiver Task Force to evaluate tuition and fee waiver programs offered by State universities. 

Food For Thinking Minds

A lot of investors are asking, “What will happen to gold if the Republicans win in November?”
Yet most of their answers are dead wrong, because most people get blinded by politics and can't see the one simple truth about gold:  gold is not political.  Gold is fiscal truth; politics are not.

Gold tells the truth; politicians do not.  Gold sees the systemic problems in banking, taxation, trade and especially monetary policy.  And gold knows that none of these systemic issues has ever been meaningfully affected by party changes or elections.  And that's why gold is not political and really doesn't care who wins the November election or what party is "in power."

What would it be like if the people we voters elected had the same or similar ideas? 

A lot of investors are asking, “What will happen to gold if the Republicans win in November?”

 Yet most of their answers are dead wrong, because most people get blinded by politics and can't see the one simple truth about gold:  gold is not political.  Gold is fiscal truth; politics are not.

Gold tells the truth; politicians do not.  Gold sees the systemic problems in banking, taxation, trade and especially monetary policy.  And gold knows that none of these systemic issues has ever been meaningfully affected by party changes or elections.  And that's why gold is not political and really doesn't care who wins the November election or what party is "in power."

NOTE: This was found while rummaging around the Internet. What would it be like if the people we voters elected had the same or similar ideas? 

 

Government At Work

Monday JULY 16.2012—

3:00 p.m. –Valley Hi Cemetery Board –

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

Burials since last meeting, January 30, will be reviewed regarding any issues that may have arisen.

Other matters may be considered, although the agenda does not list any specifics.

6:30 p.m. – McHenry County College Board, Evaluation and Policies Committee—

Meeting in the College Board Room at the College, 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake.

This is a continuation of the Review of Board Policy Manual, Section 3. Other matters are to include an Internal Policy Committee Update and any future agenda items brought by the committee.

7:00 p.m. School District 47, Board of Education ,

Meeting in the C.O.R.E. Center, 300 Commerce Drive, Crystal Lake.

Words Of Wisdom

"Every man who loves peace, every man who loves his country, every man who loves liberty ought to have it ever before his eyes that he may cherish in his heart a due attachment to the Union of America and be able to set a due value on the means of preserving it."

 --James Madison, Federalist No. 41