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, letter to Richard M. Johnson, 1808

Rules of the Road Review Course Available

Secretary of State Jesse White, in cooperation with Grafton Township, is offering a Rules of the Road Review Course for all citizens in the Huntley area.  The course is free to anyone who wishes to attend.

The purpose of the course is to help participants pass the Illinois driver’s license renewal examination.  The course prepares applicants for the general written and road examinations, and also provides information on the vision screening.  Donations of frozen or non-perishable food items for the Food Pantry at Grafton Township would be greatly appreciated.

The Rules of the Road Review Course will be held at:

Grafton Township, 10109 Vine Street, Huntley, 60142

Date:   9/9/2011 or 12/02/2011

Time:   1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Pre-Registration Number:  847-669-3328(Supervisor Moore’s Office)

Words of Wisdom

"The Constitution, which at any time exists, 'till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole People, is sacredly obligatory upon all."

 --George Washington

Statement of Illinois U.S. House Members On Proposed Congressional Map Filed In Federal Court

“The Fair Map filed in federal court today proves that it is possible to create congressional districts that respect both constitutional and democratic principles.  More importantly, this map stands in stark contrast to the contorted map passed by the Democrats, which is so gerrymandered that it can have no goal but to maximize partisan advantage by disregarding the will of Illinois voters.

“The Fair Map specifically addresses the problems with the Democrats’ map by providing a second district for the state’s growing Latino population, creating district lines that satisfy the tests for compactness, and protecting communities of interest by keeping them wholly within individual districts.

“We look forward to an impartial hearing in court that exposes the fatal flaws in the Democrats’ Illinois congressional redistricting scheme and recognizes the fact that creating fair, compact, and representative congressional districts is not only possible, but necessary.”

Rep. Judy Biggert (Il-13)                    Rep. Peter Roskam (Il-6)

Rep. Robert Dold (Il-10)                     Rep. Bobby Schilling (Il-17)

Rep. Randy Hultgren (Il-14)                Rep. Aaron Schock (Il-18)

Rep. Adam Kinzinger (Il-11)               Rep. John Shimkus (Il-19)

Rep. Don Manzullo (Il-16)                   Rep. Joe Walsh (Il-8)

Friday Government Meetings

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5

8:15 a.m.—Public Health and Human Services Committee of McHenry County Board, meeting in County Board Conference Room, Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

Daniel A. Bell is being interviewed for appointment to the McHenry County Housing Authority.

Budget reviews for the Senior Services, Regional Office of Education, and Veterans Assistance will be handled.

Otherwise, reports as applicable regarding the following committees: Workforce Network Committee, Housing Authority, Board of Health, Mental Health Board, Senior Service Grant Commission, VAC, Valley Hi, and Human Service Advocates.

 

8:15 a.m.—Public Health and Human Services Committee of McHenry County Board, meeting in County Board Conference Room, Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

Daniel A. Bell is being interviewed for appointment to the McHenry County Housing Authority.

Budget reviews for the Senior Services, Regional Office of Education, and Veterans Assistance will be handled.

Otherwise, reports as applicable regarding the following committees: Workforce Network Committee, Housing Authority, Board of Health, Mental Health Board, Senior Service Grant Commission, VAC, Valley Hi, and Human Service Advocates.

Some Lighter News

This bit of humor was sent to the Town CrierCL, among others. We thought it rather appropriate in light of the action or inaction in DC.

“A new report has found that adults in Washington, D.C. are among the top users of cocaine in the country. All this time, we thought the problem was government waste, but it’s actually that the government’s wasted.”

Very Large Frozen Turkey Recall

 Turkey - Salmonella Recall
36 million pounds nationwide
List of brands and products

http://www.emergencyemail.org/newsemergency/anmviewer.asp?a=1304&z1=