McHenry Branch Court To Close

The Twenty Second Judicial Circuit of McHenry County has recently announced that the McHenry Branch Court held at the Municipal Building in the City of McHenry, will close effective January 1, 2015. All cases will continue to be heard on Wednesdays; however, the hearings will take place at  the McHenry County Government Center located at 2200 N. Seminary Ave. in Woodstock.

On behalf of the Twenty Second Judicial Circuit, we want to thank the City of McHenry for their years of hospitality.

Explore McHenry County Ancient Oak Woodlands

Be among the only humans ever to explore several of McHenry County’s ancient oak woodlands that are not open to the public with a trip offered by McHenry County College’s Trips and Tours program from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 17.

Participants will visit some of the area’s oldest living residents, including a 400 year-old white oak that native Potawatomi Indians likely sat beneath. One highlight is to view gorgeous spring wildflowers in their natural setting and an opportunity to speak with private landowners about the oak woodlands that they own and cherish. The tour will also include a visit to one of the largest remaining oak woodlands in the county – site of the brand new Community Research Forest, a public-private partnership that will become a center of study, training and educational opportunities about oak woodland ecology, health and care. The trip will take place in rain or shine. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes for hiking on unpaved trails over gently rolling terrain.

Cost is $79 and includes lunch. Use trip ID: NST S23 005 when registering.

Cholesterol Screening -- May 22

Appointments are still available for a cholesterol screening, sponsored by the McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH), on Thursday, May 22, from 9am-11am, at Harvard-Diggins Library, 900 E McKinley Street, Harvard.  Appointments are required at 815-334-4851.  The cost is $35.  The screening requires a 12-hour fast and includes total cholesterol, HDL and LDL cholesterol, fasting blood glucose, triglycerides, blood pressure, heart age assessment and cardiovascular education.  A nursing consult is available once results are received.

Why is cholesterol important? High cholesterol has a lot to do with your chances of getting heart disease.  Although it usually has no signs or symptoms, it can be treated. In fact, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes are all major risk factors for heart disease.  Certain lifestyles such as being a smoker, being overweight and lack of exercise can also put people at a higher risk for developing heart disease. Everyone can take steps to lower their risk of heart disease and heart attack by addressing these risk factors. 

By quitting smoking, eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight, you can keep blood cholesterols down. For more information on cardiovascular disease and its risk factors, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at http://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/what_you_can_do.htm.

Government At Work

THURSDAY MAY 8

8:30    a.m. – McHenry County Board Legislative Committee—

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

At least two specific legislative matters are to be considered including:

Resolution authorizing the recommendation of support for the McHenry County Conservation District Amendment to the Conservation District Act through Senate Bill 3341 and Senate Bill 3342.

Other state and federal legislative updates are also to be considered.

9:00 a.m. – McHenry County Continuum of Care to End Homelessness

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

The members of this group are to discuss and approve a Three Year Strategic Plan

Discuss and approve 2014/2015 Emergency Solutions Grant Funding Recommendations and Application

Also for consideration are FY2014/2015 Emergency Solutions Grant Funding Recommendations.

Government At Work

TUESDAY MAY 6

9:00 a.m. – McHenry County Board

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

Special Recognitions include:

• Proclaiming National Public Works Week “building for Today, Planning for Tomorrow
• Proclaiming May 11 through May 17 as National Nursing Home Week and Acknowledging the Dedication, Compassion and quality of Care Given by the Staff at Valley Hi Nursing and Rehab
• Proclamation Honoring Alan Belcher ||
  
  Special Presentations include:
• McHenry County Employee Wellness Program
• Alden Road Presentation
• Appointment of two people to the McHenry County Conservation District Board of Trustees is being presented for approval. The two include Peter J. Merkel and David G. Kranz, both for terms to expire June 30, 2019.

Two presentations are to be made to the County Board including

• McHenry County Employee Wellness Program
• Alden Road Presentation

A number of resolutions are being presented the Board for approval including:

• Authorizing the reappointment of Regular Board of review Hearing Officers Clifton A. Houghton and Mark A Ruda
• Resolution Authorizing a three year with additional option years propane supply agreement and dispensing equipment lease with AmeriGas Propane, L.P. of Gurnee for the Sheriff’s Department vehicles
• Resolution adopting ordinance No. 14-880 of the McHenry County Conservation District’s 2015 Fiscal Year Budget as provided for in Public Act 91-629
• Resolution authorizing acceptance of a modification to the Illinois Department of Commerce and economic Opportunity Grant 12-661002 for McHenry County Workforce Network
• Resolution authorizing acceptance of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity PY-12 Incentive Grant
• Resolution authorizing a modification and an Emergency Appropriation to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Grant for McHenry County Workforce Network
• Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of the Illinois Department o Commerce and Economic Opportunity PY-12 Incentive Grant.
• Resolution authorizing a modification and an Emergency Appropriation to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Grant for the McHenry County Workforce Network in the amount of $32,347.
• Resolution authorizing Acceptance of a modification to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
• Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of a Modification to the Illinois Department of
• Commerce and Economic Opportunity Grant #13-653002
• Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of an $70,658 Grant from the Illinois Dept of Public Health for a Vector Surveillance and Control Program and an Emergency Appropriation to the Health Department's FY 2013 Budget *
• Resolution Approving the Pace Advertising Transit Shelter Agreement