Cultivate Your Next Dream AT MCC

Cook, draw, build, sew, dance or cultivate your next dream at McHenry County College. The new spring course schedule for non credit classes is available for winter and spring 2015 classes, seminars and workshops. Taught by local professionals, courses can help you brush up on your fly fishing skills or teach you how to use that word processing program.

Professional development, certification and workforce development programs include career programs and licensing preparation courses for a number of professions including commercial driving, real estate, event planning, welding, and home inspection.

MCC has day, evening and online programs available to fit today’s busy schedules. You can view a complete lineup of cabin fever remedies at www.mchenry.edu/community.

If you did not receive the new spring schedule in your mail and would like one sent to your home, please call (815) 455-8758. To register for classes, visit the registration page at www.mchenry.edu/register or call the MCC Registration Office at (815) 455-8588.

Social Security Office Hours Expanded

Social Security announces as a result of Congress’ approval of the fiscal year 2015 budget, the agency will expand its hours nationwide and offices will be open to the public for an additional hour on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, effective March 16, 2015.  A field office that is usually open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. will remain open until 4:00 p.m.  Offices will continue to close to the public at noon every Wednesday so employees have time to complete current work and reduce backlogs.

“This expansion of office hours reaffirms our commitment to providing the people we serve the option of top-notch, face-to-face assistance in field offices even as we work to expand online services for those who prefer that flexibility,” said Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security.  “The public expects and deserves world-class customer service and thanks to approved funding, I am pleased we will continue our tradition of exceptional service.”

In recent years, Social Security reduced public office hours due to congressional budget cuts, growing backlogs and staffing losses.  The agency began recovery in fiscal year 2014 by replacing some field office staffing losses and providing overtime support to process critical work.  With the commitment of resources in fiscal year 2015, the agency is able to restore some service hours to the public.

Most Social Security business does not require a visit to a local field office.  Many services, including applying for retirement, disability and Medicare benefits, creating a my Social Security account, replacing a Medicare card, or reporting a change of address or telephone number are conveniently available anytime at www.socialsecurity.gov.  Social Security also offers assistance via a toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213 (Voice) and 1-800-325-0778 (TTY).  Representatives are available from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

Tuberculosis Care and Treatment Board

MCHENRY COUNTY TUBERCULOSIS CARE AND TREATMENT BOARD

McHenry County Department of Health

2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Building B, Woodstock IL

Tuesday, January 20 -- 9:00 a.m.

AGENDA

1.     Call to Order 
2.     Public Participation
3.     Minutes – November, 2014
4.     Consent Agenda 
A)    Disbursements; November and December 2014 
5.     Monthly Report 
        A)  TB Nurse Report
        B)  Statistics
 6.     Program Highlights
 7.     Old Business (For Action or Discussion)
 8.     New Business (For Discussion) 
         A)    Physician Letter and Survey (Handout)

 9.     Board Issues (For Discussion)
 10. Information and Communication (For Discussion) 
       A)    Marks, S. Flood, J. et al (2014). Treatment Practices, Outcomes, and Costs              of Multidrug-Resistant and Extensively Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis, United States 
      2005-2007. Emerging Infectious Diseases. Vol. 20 (5). 812-820.

 11. Executive Session    

12.   Adjournment 

Valentine's Day Gift Suggestions

Looking to surprise your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day?  Consider giving a gift of fun, along with a wonderful meal. McHenry County College has two gift ideas for treating someone special.  Join MCC for a Valentine’s Day themed cooking class or a fun-filled outing that with tasty cuisine.

Recipe for Romance: Valentine’s Cooking Class. Learn how to make this romantic meal or take this class with your sweetheart for a fun afternoon learning new cooking skills. Chef Santiago will share how to make a delicious Valentine’s Day meal, including classic beef wellington, puff pastry, spinach with a red wine sauce and decadent flourless chocolate cake for dessert. Class fee is per person and includes lunch. Class takes place from 12-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 at the 1776 Restaurant in Crystal Lake. Cost is $65 per person.  Use course ID: NCU S12 001 when registering.

Millrose Restaurant trip on Feb. 12: Enjoy rustic ambiance in a relaxed country atmosphere at the Millrose Restaurant in Barrington, featuring quality food and large portions. Seven large, 125-year old barns have been moved and used to create the restaurant, banquet facilities and country store. Attached to the restaurant, you can browse the country store and find goodies to take home. Next, participants will visit the Baha’i House of Worship for North America, which is one of only seven Baha’i temples in the world and the unique structure symbolizes unity and invites spirituality. Trip takes place from 10:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12. Cost is $79 per person. Use course ID: NST S37 001 when registering.

To register, call the MCC Registration Office at (815) 455-8588.  For more information, call Claudia Terrones at (815) 455-8782.

Open Burning Restrictions Review

McHenry County Open Burning Forum

McHenry County Department of Health

2200 N Seminary Avenue, Building A, Large Conference Room

Woodstock IL 60098

January 22, 2015 – 10am

AGENDA

1.               Call to Order

2.               Discussion – Review of current open burning restrictions

3.               Recommendations for consideration

4.               Adjournment