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District 4 is in McHenry, Richmond and Burton Townships and includes Richmond, Ringwood, Spring Grove, parts of unincorporated Wonder Lake and the City of McHenry.

As your County Board Member my goal is to represent the needs of the people in District 4, as well as residents through out the county.  As a County Board Member I serve on the following County Board committees: Planning & Development, Law and Justice, Human Resources, and Community Development Block Grant (Chairman). Each of these committees meet one or two times per month.  In addition, I also attend meetings as the Board Liaison for the Fox Waterway Advisory Committee, other committee or community meetings, and two County Board meetings each month.

My goal is to continue to make McHenry County a great place to live and raise a family and at the same time promote open lands and agricultural and a vibrant workforce. 

As your McHenry County Board Representative, I have:

• Secured $17,759,000 of federal funding for improvements in District #4 alone for improvements to Johnsburg Rd and Miller Rd.

• Secured transportation funding and supported road projects throughout McHenry County, such as:

  • widening of Algonquin Rd, Walkup Rd, & Rakow Rd

  • intersection improvements at Chapel Hill/Bay Rd, and Chapel Hill/Lincoln Rd

  • reconstruction of eight bridges throughout McHenry County

• Balanced the county budget every year since being elected

• Secured Aaa bond rating

• Secured over $12,577,000 in funding for neighborhood projects such as:

  • Village of Union safe drinking water

  • DKI Lake In the Hills Senior Living

  • Village of McCullom Lake East Side Drainage

  • Village of Wonder Lake Thompson Road Water Main Extension

  • Protection of aquifors

• Helped individual and groups navigate the sometimes challenging government process

• Pro 2nd Amendment
• Pro-Life
  

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Human Race 5K walk/run April 15 - pass it on please!

Online Registration Closes April 12 for the McHenry County Human Race. However -

Individuals can still register for the Second Annual McHenry County Human Race, a 5K walk/run, right up through Race day April 15.

Registration forms can be downloaded at www.mchumanrace.org and mail to Human Race, PO Box 386, McHenry IL 60051. Registrations are also being accepted at Packet Pick-up sites: April 13 from noon to 4PM at the McHenry County Environment Defenders at 110 Johnson St, Woodstock; April 14 11AM to 2PM at the Raue Center 26 N Williams St in Crystal Lake; and 7:30 to 8:30AM at Affinia Under Vehicle Group on Corporate Dr McHenry on Race day April 15. Online registration for the McHenry County Human Race closes April 12, 2012.

Each Race participant designates which of the 42 participating nonprofit organizations will receive the proceeds from their registration.

Join the fun April 15. Weather permitting Free Guitars for Future Stars will be carrying guitars and playing "Walking" songs during the race. It'll be a 5K "open mic"! Also several charities will be hosting a booth to inform the community of their mission and volunteer needs.

For more information visit http://www.mchumanrace.org or call 815-344-4483

McHenry County voters, regardless of precinct, can vote at any of 10 locations until March 15, 2012. Voters must show valid photo identification.

Anybody who votes early cannot go to the polls March 20, 2012 and revoke their ballot.

Click here for locations

The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office will host two IDNR Snowmobile Safety Certification courses.

The courses will be from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 21 and Feb. 18 in the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office – Training Division at the McHenry County Government Center, 2200 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock.

Both are open to children 12 and older or for those who do not have a valid driver’s license. Those who do not have a valid license must have this certificate to legally operate a snowmobile in the state of Illinois. Those who do have a valid license also may attend to expand their knowledge of snowmobile safety.

The courses cover maintenance and repair of snowmobiles, proper and safe operation, a history of snowmobiling, first aid, protection of the environment, and state laws.

Those who complete the minimum eight hours of instruction and successfully complete the final examination will receive a certificate of competency and a graduate patch.

Class size is limited to 30 students, and registration is required. The class Feb. 21 will be the last class the Sheriff’s Office hosts this winter.

To register, call Cathy Hardt at 815-334-4739 or email cdhardt@co.mchenry.il.us.

For information on other snowmobile safety courses or this class, visit www.dnr.state.il.us/safety/snwmob.htm. Additional information about this class can be found through the link to North Region, then McHenry.

On Saturday, January 28, individuals looking for information about assistance available to people in need are encouraged to attend a forum that will be held at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake. If you work for a human service agency, a faith-based organization, a civic group, or if you are a county, township, municipal elected official or employee, or if you are interested in knowing what resources are out there, please register online for this event at www.mchenry.edu/peopleinneed.

Information about the following will be available at the forum:

• Housing and Preventing Homelessness
• Health Care Services for the Underinsured
• Medication Assistance
• Understanding Debtors' Rights
• Bullying & Technology Safety
• Behavioral/ Medical Health Issues
• State & Federal Benefits
• Veterans' Concerns
• Suicide Awareness
• Adult Children with Special Needs
• Emergency Assistance
• Senior Wellness
• Family Violence Awareness
• Latino Issues

The People in Need forum will take place from 8:30am to 12:30 pm at McHenry County College, 8900 Rt. US Hwy 14 in Crystal Lake. Additional forum information can be obtained by calling 815-479-7792.

The Blue Star Banner Program is all about remembering our local men and women who are currently serving in the military.

It dates back to a tradition that began in World War I and carried on through World War II. The Blue Star Flag first appeared in 1917 and quickly became the unofficial symbol of a child in military service. A Blue Star Flag hung in the windows of homes gained widespread use during World War II, when nearly every U.S. home or organization displayed the banner to honor those who served. Each blue star on the flag indicates a family member in military service.

At its monthly board meeting on August 11, 2011, McHenry Township Board of Trustees voted to launch a township-wide Blue Star Banner Program in order to give its residents the opportunity to show their support to the family members of those serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. 

The qualified recipients (authorized family member) will be invited to attend a Township Board Meeting where they will be presented with the Blue Star Banner and a special Resolution in their honor.  

Authorized family members include the wife, husband, mother, father, stepmother or father, parent through adoption, foster parents, children through adoption, brother, sister and half brother/sister of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States.

To be eligible to receive a Blue Star Flag, the serviceman or servicewoman must be currently deployed and the qualified family member must currently reside in McHenry Township.

If you are a member of a military family residing in McHenry Township, please click on this link to apply for a Blue Star Banner and for more information or call 815-385-5605.

The above information is courtesy of McHenry Township.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Admission and refreshments are complimentary, however registration is required.

LOCATION
McHenry Township
3707 N Richmond Rd
Johnsburg IL 60051

FEATURED SPEAKER
Dan Rutherford
Illinois State Treasurer

This seminar is designed to help you learn new skills and techniques to navigate today's economic landscape.
It will include speakers on budgeting, credit, and great networking opportunities.

Complimentary Lunch

Click here for more information and registration

TRAIL OF HISTORY EVENT ATTRACTIONS

•   View a re-enactment of military tactics during the French and Indian War.

•   Children will enjoy learning in the frontier schoolhouse, making cornhusk dolls or candles and playing pioneer games. Parents, bring a camera to photograph your children at the dress-up area!

•   Dr. Balthazar will awe visitors with his traveling medicine show.

•   Visit vendors selling authentic wares and culinary treats.

•   Musicians, dancers, and much more!

Saturday & Sunday,Trail of History
October 15 & 16, 2011
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.*

RINGWOOD – Area families are encouraged to explore and learn at a Lost Valley Venture at the Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park.

Lost Valley Ventures will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. each Saturday at the park, west of the intersection of Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood.

The program includes a nature lesson, game and activity based around the theme of the month. October’s theme is fall color.

Weather permitting, those attending will go for a short outdoor exploratory hike with staff, so dress for the weather and for walking.

No registration is required and all ages are welcome. The program is intended for families and cannot accommodate organized groups, said Lora Petra, community relations specialist for MCCD.

Youth group leaders should call the Prairieview Education Center at 815-479-5779 to schedule a program.

McHenry County Conservation District