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McHenry Township
www.mchenrytownship.com
815-385-5605
Summer/Fall 2015 Newsletter
3703 North Richmond Road, Johnsburg, Illinois 60051
SECRETARY OF STATE’S OFFICE MOBILE DRIVERS SERVICES UNIT
and RULES OF THE ROAD COURSE at McHENRY TOWNSHIP HALL
Wednesday, September 16
McHenry Township will host
the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office
Secretary of the State Jesse White’s
“Super Seniors Program”
at McHenry Township Hall
3703 N. Richmond Road
This program brings the State of Illinois’ driving
resources and services directly to our community.
The township is offering these drivers services as
a convenience for residents of ALL AGES (and
not limited to seniors only). You can renew your
driver’s license locally at this special event which
includes a Rules of the Road Review Course and
a Secretary of State Mobile Drivers Services Unit.
The Rules of the Road Course
will be from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
This class is designed to give drivers of all ages,
especially senior citizens and persons with
disabilities, the knowledge and confidence needed
to renew or obtain a driver’s license.
The review course updates drivers on the current
rules of the road. It prepares participants for the
general written and road sign exams which can be
taken at an Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles
(DMV) facility.
The Secretary of State Mobile Unit
will be open between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
The Unit is setup to provide area residents an
opportunity to obtain or renew Illinois driver’s licenses
or Illinois identification cards. They will provide visionscreening exams, however you must visit a DMV
facility for a written or road test.
Services offered by Secretary of State’s Mobile Driver Unit:
♦ RENEWAL /CORRECTIONS OF DRIVERS LICENSE
♦ NEW/RENEWAL/CORRECTION OF STATE ID
♦ LICENSE PLATE STICKERS
♦ MOTOR VOTER REGISTRATION with RENEWAL of DL or ID
♦ ORGAN DONOR REGISTRATION with RENEWAL of DL or ID
♦ SENIORS AGE 65 AND UP (NO CHARGE FOR STATE ID)
♦ SENIORS AGE 75 AND UP- NEED TO VISIT DMV TO RENEW
THEIR DRIVERS LICENCE
PROPER IDENTIFICATION WILL BE
REQUIRED FOR THE ABOVE SERVICES.
For information about acceptable forms of
identification, please call 217-782-7044 or
visit the Jessie White Secretary of State office,
on line at http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/
DRIVER’S LICENSE / STATE I.D. CARD FEES
Basic Driver’s License / Renewal...........................................$30
Commercial Driver’s License Renewal (CDL).....................$60
Driver’s License for persons age 18 – 20.................................$5
Driver’s License for persons age 21 – 68...............................$30
Driver’s License for persons age 87 and older..................FREE
Corrected or Duplicate Driver’s License or Permit...............$5
Renewal M or L classification (motorcycle)............................$5
State I D – Issued for Five Years............................................$20
Correction – State I.D. issued.................................................$10
Duplicate State I.D. issued......................................................$20
State I.D.-for persons 17 & under..........................................$10
State I.D. – for persons 18 – 64..............................................$20
State I.D. – for persons 65 or older....................................FREE
State I.D. – for persons with disability issued...................FREE
State I.D. – for persons Homeless ......................................FREE
Form of Payments: Cash, Check, Credit Cards Accepted
(American Express, Master Card, Discover)
McHenry Township—small government providing big service—
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McHenry Township
Supervisor Craig M. Adams
Monday thru Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
815-385-5605
fax 815-385-5671
[email protected]
We, the township, need to continually evaluate our
services to the community with input and guidance from
the public. I feel a personal obligation to continue to
provide cost-effective services for our residents and I am
prepared to work to improve the local quality of life for all
township residents.
I encourage every township resident to visit our website
at www.McHenryTownship.com to spend time viewing our
extensive services, activities and programs. It may
surprise you how much our small local government offers
its residents.
As a lifelong McHenry resident, I look forward to the
challenge of maintaining a high standard of government.
IS YOUR WELL WATER SAFE TO DRINK?
If your family gets drinking water from a private well, do you
know if your water is safe to drink? What health risks could
you and your family face? For help or advice go to http://
water.epa.gov/drink/info/well/index.cfm
During the month of August, the McHenry County Department
of Health (MCDH) offers residents a special reduced price for
coliform bacteria and nitrate testing for individual well water.
Many contaminants are colorless and odorless; testing is the
only way to determine whether well water is safe to drink.
TOWNSHIP WELCOMES AMY MERCURIO
McHenry Township welcomes Amy Mercurio as Trustee.
Amy was appointed to office in February 2015.
Amy is a graduate of St. Norbert College, De Pere,
Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in
Communication. She was born and raised in McHenry
and resided in Wisconsin for a short time after graduation.
In 1995, she and her husband John returned to McHenry
to raise their three children.
Since 2005, Amy has been the Assistant to the Principal
at Montini Catholic School in McHenry and serves as a
Committee Member on the Strategic Planning at Montini
Catholic Grade School. She actively volunteers her
services for church and school organizations.
Additionally, Amy is a member of the Board of Directors
for Donna Frett Organ Donation Foundation.
The McHenry Township Board of Trustees is the
legislative branch of township government. Each
township has four trustees and the supervisor, comprising
the board. The duties of a Township Trustees include
monthly auditing of bills, budget preparation, adoption
of the Road District and Township budget, approval of
ordinances and contracts, in addition to policy making
for the Township.
McHenry Township conducts regular board
meetings on the second Thursday of every
month at 7:00 p.m. at the McHenry Township Hall.
The Township Board of Trustees is comprised of
dedicated Township
residents working to
improve the quality of
life in our community.
You can pick up sterile test bottles and instructions prior to
the testing day. Drop off the water sample for testing with the
completed paperwork on any Tuesday before 12 p.m. (unless
Tuesday falls on a holiday). Samples must be collected the
same day they are dropped off.
Your Board of Trustees
wants to hear from you
and wants to know what
issues are important to
you. Meet the Trustees
on our website under
the “Board” link. The
Trustee’s page has a
link to each member’s
e-mail address.
Any questions about water testing; visit our website at http://
www.mchenrytownship.com/water-testing.html or contact
MCDH at 815-334-4585.
We look forward to an
Amy Tonyan Mercurio
opportunity of meeting
you at one of our events or meetings!
Pickup a test kit at McHenry Township office
Monday thru Friday between 8:30 a.m. & 4:30 p.m.
McHenry Township — 815-385-5605 — www.mchenrytownship.com
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RULES OF THE ROAD REVIEW COURSE
RTA PASS PROGRAMS: Apply at McHenry Township
Wednesday, September 16 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 4 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
RTA’s Reduced Fare Program & Circuit Ride Free Program is for
at McHenry Township Hall, 3703 N. Richmond Road
citizens age 65 or over and persons with disabilities who live
The Rules of the Road Review Course is designed to in the RTA service region and are eligible for free or reduced
give all drivers the knowledge and confidence needed fares on fixed routes operated by the Chicago Transit Authority
to renew or obtain a driver’s license. The course is offered (CTA), Metra and Pace (route buses only).
by the Illinois Secretary of State Office and will prepare Applicants will need a wallet-sized color photo or McHenry
you for your test.
Township will take a photo for your application. (There is a
The class updates drivers on the current rules of the
road and prepares them for the general writing and road
sign examination. Learn what is expected for your actual
road test and take a practice written exam.
There is no charge and no reservations are required.
charge for non-resident photos.) The person in the photo cannot
wear a hat, scarf or sunglasses.
For more detailed information and instructions about RTA
Reduced Fare Program or the Circuit Ride Free Program go
to: http://www.mchenrytownship.com/rta-passes.html
McHenry Township will see you at these clebrations!
2015 JOHNSBURG SAUFEN UND SPIEL
Our local German Festival
www.johnsburgcommunityclub.com/saufen-und-spiel
MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Friday, September 11 at 5:00 p.m.—Registration at 5 p.m.:
Johnsburg Community Men’s Club Annual Black Light Bean
Bag Tournament (double elimination). $10 per player. Call
815-307-6427 for information & registration.
A 10-day community celebration!
For Events/Concessions/Tickets/Applications
go to www.mchenryfiestadays.com/
Saturday, September 12 at 5 p.m.—The Johnsburg Lions
Club’s Annual Banjo Beer Night: an evening of live high
energy music; burgers, brats, hot dogs & fresh sweet “corn
on the cob” roasting on the grill; and raffles! Great fun fest!
2015 FIESTA DAYS—July 10 thru 19
McHenry Township will be in the parade and hopes
to see you along route on Sunday, July 19 at 1:30
p.m.—Main Street to Green Street to Pearl Street to
Riverside Drive to Washington Street.
WONDER LAKE INDEPENDENCE DAY
Saturday, July 4, 2015—day-long festivities
All events are free! Go to www.wonderlake.org/
Wonder Lake Chamber ~ 815-728-0682
Sunday, September 13 at 12:30 p.m.— Annual Saufen
und Spiel Parade begins at the Johnsburg Jr. High’s parking
lot and ends at the Johnsburg Community Club. Be sure to
look for McHenry Township in the Parade; we are joining
in on the Johnsburg Germanic weekend celebration.
After the parade, it’s Germanfest 2015: dancing to live music,
food, games and good old fashion fun plus a German Polka
band. The finale of the day’s festivities is the ever popular
‘Cow Drop Raffle’!
Watch for McHenry Township in the parade and we
look forward to seeing you there!!! The Parade begins
at 1:30 p.m.; starting at Christ the King Church; south
on East Wonder Lake Road to Hancock Drive and west
to Wonder Lake.
Enjoy kids games, dunk tank, booths and more! The
Champion Wonder Lake Water Ski Team perform at
Center Beach (Hancock Drive & East Lake Shore Drive)
at 4:30 p.m. Fireworks are at dark.
TOWNSHIP NEWS
MOSQUITO ABATEMENT
McHenry Township
has been paying
the cost for mosquito abatement for
its residents for
over 30 years. The
McHenry Township
Board accepted the
bid proposal from Clarke Mosquito and the township
will provide the funding; this year’s cost is $61,000.
Clarke will provide a larvicide mosquito control program
to the communities within the Township including the
Villages of Johnsburg, McCullom Lake, Lakemoor,
Ringwood and Wonder Lake; the City of McHenry; and
all unincorporated areas. Participation in this program
is based on the execution of an intergovernmental
agreement with the municipalities and the Township.
Work includes the inspection of potential breeding
areas, application of the EPA approved larvicides when
breeding is found at respective site treatment (by hand,
power backpack and helicopter) and treatment of all
street catch basins, manholes and/or inlets; and adult
mosquito surveillance and arbovirus testing.
Residents can help control mosquito development by
alerting Clarke to the locations where water has
remained standing for four or more days by telephoning
its toll-free Mosquito Hotline at 800-942-2555.
WEST NILE VIRUS FACTS!
West Nile Virus (WNV)i s a mosquito-borne infection.
The most successful way to avoid WNV is to prevent
mosquito bites. The most effective defense against
mosquito bites is Mosquito Abatement and the most
valuable method of mosquito abatement is larviciding.
Symptoms generally occur 3 to 15 days following the
bite of an infected mosquito and range from a slight
fever, headache, rash, swollen nodes and conjunctivitis
(irritation of the eye) to the rapid onset of a severe
headache, high fever, stiff neck, disorientation, muscle
weakness, inflammation of the brain, paralysis, coma
or death. Less than 1 % of persons infected with WNV
will develop severe illness. Many people infected with
the disease have no symptoms. The case fatality rate
ranges from 3-15% of those diagnosed with WNV.
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TOWNSHIP GROUNDS: REPAIRS & IMPROVEMENTS
McHenry Township Parks & Facilities Department
McHenry Township Parks Department is responsible for the
operation and maintenance of all our buildings and the
outdoor areas. Their goal is to manage and protect the
quality of the environment that provides space for a wide
variety of leisure recreations which enhances the lives of
our residents.
The past year the township has been going through park
and building renovations and maintenance projects
throughout the McHenry Township’s campus! Upgrades,
improvements and upkeep are being implemented on a
continuing basis. Weather permitting, the Parks Department
plans will continue to be implemented throughout the
summer and fall
this year. The
reforestation
project is still ongoing with more
new Maple trees
being planted
throughout the
park. These new
trees replace the
Ash trees that
were infected
with Ash Borer
Disease and had
to be removed.
McHenry Township residents are encouraged to utilize the
year-round rental opportunities available at our three
community buildings: McHenry Town Hall, Whispering Hills
Community Center, McHenry Township Recreation Center
and our nine picnic cedar shelters in the park. Host your
entertainment at one of our facilities by reserving space for
your family, organization or company event.
Further information is available about our parks and facilities
on our website at http://www.mchenrytownship.com/parksand-facilitites.html Visit the various pages about our
buildings, athletic fields and grounds under this link.
Educate yourself about West Nile Virus go to:
http://www.cdc.gov/westnile/prevention/index.html
http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/wnv.htm
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Good Guys vs. Good Guys VII~ FISH Fundraiser
Saturday July 25; gates open at 4 p.m.
Ceremony and game at 5 p.m.
McHenry Township Park
IT’S YOUR PARK—please take care of it!
Enjoy your park & help preserve its environment.
The park is open dawn to dusk!
Obey posted McHenry Township Park Rules!
 No alcoholic beverages allowed in the park unless a
beer/wine permit is obtained. Alcohol permits must be
submitted three weeks prior to the picnic.
 Smoking is prohibited in all Township buildings and outdoor
recreational areas.
 No Fundraising allowed unless with a special permit.
 No pets or animals with the exception of assist dogs.
No animals shall be allowed in parks or facilities unless
otherwise authorized in writing by the Township.
 Parking is restricted to parking lots only. No parking is
allowed on grass areas.
Violators will be prosecuted. The Johnsburg Police
Department is empowered to enforce the rules and
regulations of the Township Parks and Facilities.
PICNIC SHELTER RESERVATIONS
In McHenry Township Park
there are eight cedar shelters
in a shaded rolling picnic grove
running water, rest-rooms & parking
picnic tables, grills & a few w/electricity.
A park permit is required to reserve a picnic shelter for any
group of 20 or more people. Reservations must be made
in person. To guarantee the reservation, a deposit fee must
be paid for shelter reservations. For information about the
parks, shelter pricing or to download a Rental Agreement
go to www.mchenrytownship.com/shelter-rental.html
McHenry Township Park comes alive with friendly old
fashion softball competition to raise money for FISH of
McHenry Food Pantry!
Spend an exciting family
evening watching a 9-inning
softball battle of the Good Guys
vs. the Good Guys! McHenry’s
Fire Chief Huemann and
McHenry’s Police Chief Jones
with their team of all-star
softball players will take on the
all-star team from the McHenry
Christian Fellowship Softball
League!
Hot food (served by the Moose Lodge), beverages and
sweet treats! This year, there will be face painting for the
kids as well as our traditional run the bases for candy
prizes as a part of the 7th inning stretch. The adults can
look forward to some great raffle prizes! It will be a grand
time for all...for a very charitable cause!
We suggest that you bring blankets and/or folding chairs
as seating is limited. For more event information go to
www.churchsoftball.org/goodguys.htm
Admission is FREE, but a suggested donation is $10 per
family or $5 for singles. ALL proceeds benefit FISH!
Donations are welcome!
Located in McHenry Township Park across from McHenry
Township Senior Center, FISH Food Pantry is an all
volunteer service organization that strives to meet the
supplemental emergency needs of the disadvantaged in
our community. Often it “fills the gap” while people are
waiting for public aid, food stamps, disability or unemployment compensation to begin. It operates solely
on donations and your donation is tax deductable.
The park must be left clean and in original condition. Renters
are responsible for set up and clean up. Tent set-up and
take-down must occur the same day of the event unless
special approval is obtained. For questions about availability
call the Township at 815-385-5605.
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McHENRY TOWNSHIP IS NOW ACCEPTING
25th McHenry County
SCHOOL SUPPLY DONATIONS!
Children’s Health & Safety Fair
The “Suggested Donation List” is posted on
www.mchenrytownship.com/general-assistance.html
Wednesday, July 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake
Help enable a child go back to school!
McHenry Township is an Extension Site for
Salvation Army Emergency Assistance and
also for the Salvation Army Back To School
Program. The program is available for low
income residents residing on zip codes
60050, 60051, 60072, and 60097.
OGRAM
SAL
VATION ARMY BA
CK TO SCHOOL PR
SALV
BACK
PROGRAM
providing school supplies
for children—kindergarten thru high school.
The township will take applications in mid-July!
Apply at McHenry Township Office
3703 N. Richmond Road in Johnsburg.
815-322-5144
To qualify you must have the following documents:
1. Verification of residency
(driver’s license, State ID, current utility bill, lease)
2. Proof of income
(current pay stub, SSI or SSDI, Child support, etc.)
3. Identification for each child
(Social Security cards, birth certificate or school registration)
FREE ADMISSION!
McHenry County
Children’s Health
and Safety Fair
provides families
with not only fun activities but important immunizations
and physicals before the start of the new school year.
Visit the 50 exhibitors with hands-on health and safety
related booths and the Smoke house & Fire Engine. All
kids will leave with a small box of school supplies and a
chance to win a bike and bike helmet. Need more
information; call MCDH at 815-334-4510.
Schedule your child’s appointment
now for school physicals (for
qualifying children) at the Family Health
Partnership Clinic 779-220-9300.
Immunizations and dental exams are
offered on a first-come, first-served basis
and parents must bring their child’s
updated shot record. Call MCDH at
815-334-4500 for immunization or
dental information and to schedule an appointment.
McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH)
AFFORDABLE BACK-TO-SCHOOL HEALTHCARE
at McHenry Community Family Care Center
located in McHenry at 3901 Mercy Drive.
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All Kids/Family Care Application Site
School and Sports Physicals & Well-Child Exams
Immunizations and Medications
Pediatrics and Family Case Management
Walk-ins are always welcome!
They have a comparable medical fee schedule, however,
they offer a sliding fee discount to those who qualify
and affordable healthcare for all—including those without
the ability to pay. Proof of income is required and must
be updated annually. The facility accepts Medicare,
Medicaid and All Kids.
For more information or to make an appointment, call
815-363-9900. In addition, the facility offers a wide-range
of healthcare for the entire family. Go to http://gefcc.org/
locations/mchenry-community-health-center/
imm
uniza
tions
immuniza
unizations
at
McHenry Township Hall, 3703 N. Richmond Rd.
August 6; September 3; October 1; November 5
from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m. by appointment only
VFC immunizations are $15 each (cash or check) and
Medicaid or an All Kid’s card are accepted. Families that
are uninsured and underinsured can protect their children
with mandatory vaccinations and booster shots at a reduced
fee. No one is denied because of inability to pay.
To make an appointment call 815-334-4536.
(3 clients will be scheduled every 15 minutes.)
Bring to each appointment:
Immunization record for child receiving the shots
Medicaid/All Kid’s card if applicable
Parent/legal guardian MUST accompany child
MCDH operates a Dental Clinic for children through six
years of age and a Well Child Clinic serving infants and
children through 18 years of age. Call 815-334-4500 for
additional information about these special clinics.
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Low income individuals/families find the help you need through
McHenry Township General Assistance Program.
http://www.mchenrytownship.com/general-assistance.html
One of the Statutory Responsibilities of Township Government is to provide Assistance for the Needy. McHenry
Township General Assistance is available to very low & no income residents. Every resident has a right to apply for
general assistance and to be treated with dignity, respect and confidentiality.
General Assistance Program is a program of monthly assistance to meet basic maintenance needs (as defined by
the Illinois Department of Human Services). There is a process of determining eligibility for this program including
but not limited to: identification, residency, income, employment status, eligibility and participation in other governmental
assistance programs and cooperation in seeking other sources of assistance and employment.
Our goal is to work with our clients to find employment or find other sources of income. General Assistance is meant
as a temporary form of assistance. Our clients are required to come in every month for a redetermination.
Emergency Assistance Program for residents who may not qualify for General Assistance but are in need of
emergency assistance for shelter, food, utilities, medicine etc. Residents are only eligible for this assistance once in
a twelve month period.
In providing General Assistance Program services, the township works closely with our local food pantries, faith
based outreach programs, social service agencies, service organizations and governmental agencies to provide
assistance to our residents that have been negatively impacted by our economic downturn.
McHenry Township also administers the Salvation Army Emergency Assistance Program; this assistance is
available once every 12 months per applicant. Salvation Army is a faith based, non-for-profit agency and the program
is subject to availability of these private resources.
Our caseworkers are required to have extensive training to comply with the Department of Human Services
requirements of providing General Assistance in a consistent and unbiased manner. Most importantly and in addition
to the distribution of money, our office answers inquiries, gives referrals, provides advocacy for our residents and
acts as a portal for many people who have never had to navigate the public assistance bureaucracy. For many, this
navigational support is invaluable.
NEED HELP PAYING UTILIY BILLS ?
LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
For eligibility requirements and more information about their programs go to their website.
http://www.mchenrycountyhousing.org/
McHenry County Housing Authority (MCHA) will take
applications for energy assistance programs on an
“Appointment Only Basis”. For additional information or
to make an appointment to apply for LIHEAP or other low
income housing programs, call 815-338-7752.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
is a program that helps eligible low-income households to
pay for winter energy services. LIHEAP provides a one-time
benefit to eligible households for use towards energy costs
payment amount is based on four criteria: income,
household size, fuel type and geographic location. Eligibility
based on household’s combined income.
The Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) is also
available for LIHEAP eligible households who are
customers of one of the following utilities: Ameren Illinois,
ComEd, Nicor Gas and Peoples Gas/North Shore Gas.
Under PIPP, you pay a percentage of your income; receive
a monthly benefit towards your utility bill and, arrearage
reduction for every on-time payment made.
MCHA administers the Weatherization Program that assists
low income households to make repairs to their homes that
will reduce the costs of heating and cooling the homes and
a Rehab Program that assists very low income homeowners
to repair their homes.
McHENRY TOWNSHIP SENIOR CENTER
To register for activities
HOE DOWN DANCE PARTY
on the SENIOR CENTER pages
or for more detailed information
call Activities Director
Julie McFarlin
Thursday, August 20 at 11:30 a.m.
McHenry Township Hall, 3703 Richmond Road
815-344-3555
Returning favorite, Ramblin’ Rich will get us up dancing
with a wide variety of uplifting tunes and line-dancing! If
dancing is not your thing—just sit back and enjoy the
music…y’all come!
McHenry Township Senior Center
3519 North Richmond Road
just west of Route 31 & Johnsburg Road
KARAOKE PARTY!
Friday, July 10 at 1:00 p.m.
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Come kick up your heels at the Annual Hoe Down! Be
sure to don your western wear and cool off in the heat of
the summer with a delicious down home luncheon.
Thank you to our sponsors Crossroads Care Center of
Woodstock, Hearthstone Communities of Woodstock and
Heritage Woods of McHenry. Reservation deadline:
Monday, August 17. Cost is $8.
Attention amateur singers – this one’s for you! Come croon
your own tunes or sit back and watch your friends entertain
while you enjoy complimentary appetizers, dessert, and
beverages. Just for fun, we will be celebrating with a fiesta
theme, so wear your bright colors! This event is sponsored
thanks to Merlak Tax Advisory Group, Lake in the Hills.
Reservations deadline is Monday, July 6. No Fee.
ALL AMERICAN BEACH PARTY
Thursday, July 23 at 11:30 a.m.
Join Senior Service Associates for this
‘All American’ celebration. The grills will
be fired up to serve you charcoal broiled
hot dogs, and a complete picnic style
luncheon. You will enjoy a truly unique
performance by singer/songwriter Todd
Donnelley, who will treat us to his
fantastic vocals and steel pan drum
performance. A big “thank you” to
McHenry Township, Heritage Woods of
McHenry, and The Springs of Crystal
Lake for cosponsoring this event.
Reservation deadline is Monday, July
20. Cost is $5.
PLAY BOCCE BALL OR BAGGO IN THE PARK
The Bocce Ball and Bean Bag Toss groups meet at the
Senior Center every Tuesday at 10 a.m. for a morning
of friendly competition, exercise and fun. The Park offers
two outdoor Bocce Ball Courts & two outdoor Baggo Courts
to utilize when weather permits at no charge.
During inclement weather we have plenty of bean bag toss
boards inside the Senior Center for those who prefer who
still want to play when the weather forces us inside. New
members are always welcome.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY BINGO— Ho! Ho! Ho!
Wednesday, July 29 at 12:30 a.m.
Wear your red and green for this Yuletide Bingo Party! Let
your “Summer Santa” spirit come out and play! Cost is $2.
Seating will be limited and the registration deadline is
Monday, July 27. Thanks to Wauconda Healthcare and
Rehabilitation for providing door prizes and dessert!
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WELCOME GAMERS!!!
LUCKY BUCK$ Annual Raffle/ Luncheon
If you love to play games, you are invited to come to
the Senior Center and join in the fun. Everyone is
welcome! There are no fees and it is great to sit inside
an air condition room during hot summer days. You will
make new friends and enjoy playing or learning a game.
If you don’t know the game rules, the players will be
very happy to teach you!
Thursday, September 10 at 11:30 a.m.
McHenry Township Hall, 3703 Richmond Road
Free instructions for beginners!
Rummikub: Mondays at 10 a.m.~ FREE
Mahjong: Tuesdays at 10 a.m.~ FREE
Dominoes: Tuesdays at 10 a.m.~ FREE
Pinochle, Bridge or Hand & Foot:
Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.~ FREE
Bingo: Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.—9 on 1 card/$1
Join Senior Services for their Annual
Cash Raffle Fundraiser with a “Music
Around the World” theme! A top cash
prize of $700.00 will be given to the top
winner and three $100.00 cash prizes for
three more lucky people for a total of
$1,000.00 to be given away. Raffle
chances are one for $3 or five for $10.
Following a great luncheon, you will be
treated to the effervescent vocal styling
of Sandi Haynes as she presents ‘Music
From Around the World’. Be sure to dress to represent your
favorite area of the world! Cost: $8. Reservation deadline is
Tuesday, September 8.
In addition to the information on the Front Page of this newsletter:
Drivers License / State ID Card (renewal, replacement, corrections)
Drivers age 75+ MUST take a road test to renew their licenses; therefore, they MUST visit an
Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) facility. Drivers between the ages 69 and 80 must
renew every two years instead of every four – and at age 87, they must start renewing annually.
A State identification card can be obtained at the event on September 16 at the township. If you are age 65+ you may
obtain a free non-expiring State of Illinois photo ID card. To renew a current Illinois ID card, a valid driver’s license or
ID card must be presented. To apply for a duplicate or corrected drivers license or ID card, two forms of identification
must be presented. For information about acceptable forms of identification, please call 217-782-7044 or visit the
Jessie White Secretary of State, on line at http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/
Salvation Army Nutrition Program
Have a nutritious lunch & socialize with other seniors!
Golden Diners Deli
“SO
LONG SUMMER!” PARTY
Friday, September 25 at 1:00 PM
Enjoy the last fling of summer at the ‘Farewell to
Summer’ party! Try your skill at summer trivia and join
us in a good old fashioned sing-a-long with songs that
everyone knows and loves.
Ice Cream Sundaes will be provided thanks to 3 Oaks
Assisted Living and Memory Care. Registration
deadline is Monday, September 21. No Fee.
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays
hot soup, salad bar, choice of sandwich or a hot
entrée, & dessert; choice of milk or coffee
Donations are welcome.
For reservations and information call
Site Manager, Mary Ann at 815-385-8260
The Home Delivered Meal Program provides home-bound
older adults with nutritious meals which are delivered by
Salvation Army employees and volunteers. The meal delivery
also provides a vital “well-being check” to assure that all is
well in the life of the homebound. Whether your disablement
is temporary or permanent, apply by calling Senior Services
Associates: 815-344-3555.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 AT 11:30 a.m.
AT mCHENRY TOWNSHIP HALL
3703 N. Richmond Road in Johnsburg
Celebrate autumn with some OOm-PA-PA!!! McHenry Township invites
you to Oktoberfest which begins with a savory catered Bavarian-style luncheon.
Then the festivities begin with the energizing sounds of Mike Knauf of Die
Musikmeisters German Band dressed in authentic German lederhosen. They
will play their extensive musical repertoire which includes a variety of traditional
German vocal and instrumental favorites. You will be treated to an Austrian
bell performance second to none!
Be prepared to sing-a-long, dance and clap your hands to the exciting sounds of
Bavarian polkas, waltzes and German folk
music. Celebrate the fall equinox and the
plentiful harvest! Everyone is invited to join in
the merriment of Munich right here in Johnsburg!
Tickets are $15 which includes luncheon, drinks
and toe-tapping entertainment. Reservations are
required; seating is limited. Call Julie at 815-3443555. Reservation deadline: Monday, October 5.
NEW PROGRAM – ART CLUB
One Friday every month at 9:00 a.m.
Are you interested in sketching or painting? Senior
Services Associates has begun an Art Club on select
Fridays of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The
exact date will be posted on the Activities Calendar each
month. The calendar is also available on the McHenry
Township website on the Senior Center web page at
www.mchenrytownship.com/senior-center.html
Seniors must bring their own art supplies (no oil paint),
and be sure to include all art materials needed to
participate. At each session, we’ll decide as a group the
subject theme. No matter what your artistic ability level
...come & join us! There is no fee! Join in the fun; discover
and share your hidden artistic talent! Call Julie for more
information!
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS
COMPUTER CLASSES
Computer classes are offered throughout each month.
Registration is required and class size is limited.
From the novice student, to the more advanced, we have just
the classes for you! If you have a specific computer, iPad, laptop
or other technology related interest, please call and we will
match you with the instructor you need.
Would you like to learn more about Word, the Internet, E-mail,
or Windows? We have recently added new classes including
‘Fundamentals of Facebook’, ‘Navigating Map Programs (i.e.
Google Earth, Map Quest, etc.) and ‘Introduction to Android
Tablets’.
Classes are formed according to interest expressed, so please
call Julie at 815-344-3555 if you have a particular need, for
current classes scheduled or to register.
FREE LEGAL SERVICES
1 Wednesday of every month at 10:30 a.m.
2nd & 3rd Mondays every month from 10 a.m. to noon
Thanks to the McHenry Fire Protection District,
paramedics conduct blood pressure checks at the
Senior Center. NO reservations necessary and first
come, first served!
Services are offered by attorney, Jenette Schwemler. She
will be available at the Senior Center to answer any of
your legality related questions. Walk-ins are accepted, but
reservations are preferred.
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THE OUTDOOR CLUB
The Outdoor Club will meet once a month at various
area parks during the warmer months through October
(weather permitting). Transportation, provided by the
McHenry Township, is available on a first come, first
served basis. You can also carpool from the Senior
Center parking lot or meet up at the nature area. Get
out, breathe the fresh air and enjoy the beauty of the
great outdoors! Reservations are required. The
schedule for the season is as follows:
Tuesday, July 21 at 10 a.m.—(guided tour)
Glacial Park & tour of Powers-Walker house
Tuesday, August 11 at 10 a.m.—McHenry Riverwalk
Tuesday, September 15 at 1 p.m.—Fel-Pro RRR
Conservation Area in Cary
Tuesday, October 13 at 1 p.m.—(tentative) McHenry
County College Hydroponics Gardening tour
SPOOKTACULAR
MASQUERADE BINGO PARTY
Wednesday, October 28 at 12:30 p.m.
Come to the Haunted Senior Center Halloween
celebration to play Trick-or-Treat Bingo! It’s a bingo
party in which everybody comes incognito. Awards will
be presented for the funniest, scariest, most original,
and best overall costumes, and a special dessert and
door prizes will be provided, thanks to Eastgate Manor
or Algonquin. Cost: $2. Reservation deadline is Monday,
October 26.
SENIOR CENTER MOVIE MATINEE
On select Fridays each month. Show time is 12:00 p.m.
Wall sized picture and ‘easy to hear’ surround sound
system! Complimentary popcorn is available to all who
attend. No admission charge!
COMING ATTRACTIONS
Friday, July 17: Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)
Friday, July 31: The Parent Trap (1998)
 Friday, August 7: The Guilt Trip (2012)
 Friday, August 21: The Italian Job (2003)
 Friday, September 4: Elsa & Fred (2014)
Senior
Express
operates Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.!
Senior Express picks you up at
your door and drops you off at
your destination. The program
allows seniors and disabled
adults to board the bus in their
driveway instead of maneuvering a wheel chair or a walker
to the street for a curb-side
pickup as with Pace service.
Senior Express bus services
residents living in the 60050,
60051, 60097 and 60072 zip
code areas. It operates within
McHenry Township plus the bus
drops-off and picks-up passengers at Centegra Medical Centers and McHenry Community
Health Center. We ask for a $1 donation per ride for each oneway door-to-door trip.
New riders must register for service
with the Township office. Call 815-385-5605.
Once you’ve completed this one-time simple registration, you
can call Pace to set up paratransit rides as often as you need
transportation. Once registered you can schedule a ride on
Senior Express by calling:
Pace’s Dispatch Center
Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
800-451-4599 (TTY) 888-454-4724
For information or
TO REGISTER FOR ACTIVITIES
on the Senior Center pages
contact Julie McFarlin
call 815-344-3555
On Facebook, go to “McHenry Township
Senior Center,Illinois” and click on “Like”
 Friday, September 18: The King & I (1956)
 Friday, October 2: Raising Helen (2004)
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Friday, October 16: Into the Woods (2014)
THE ASSESSOR
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EXEMPTIONS
http://www.mchenrytownship.com/exemptions.html
McHenry Township
Assessor Mary Mahady
Monday thru Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
815-385-0175
fax 815-322-5150
[email protected]
IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN
Just as we start to look forward to warmer weather, we also
receive our tax bills. Although this is not generally something
we look forward to, the last few years have been especially
difficult as many have seen an increase in their tax bills. I
could take up my entire two pages explaining how and why
that happens, but it won’t make it any easier. The formula
used to determine tax bills has not changed since it was
created by the Illinois Statutes and it has worked relatively
well… as long as values continued to rise. Unfortunately,
no one ever considered the possibility that the values of
our properties would decrease or the effect that would have
on the tax rates. We now know that as values decline,
rates go up, generally resulting in higher bills. As we see
property values rising (which is already happening in many
areas of the township), the tax rates should go down and
we’ll get back to what we considered “normal” rates.
Until then….
Please remember that the taxes we pay provide the services
we all use and depend on every day right here in our
community and neighborhoods. NONE of your real estate
tax dollars go to State or Federal coffers. The taxing bodies
you support are listed on your tax bill and the amount you
pay to each is clearly listed. Property taxes are an ad
valorem tax, meaning that they are allocated to each
taxpayer proportionately according to the value of the
taxpayer’s property. The increasing value of our properties,
whether residential or commercial, depends on a strong
community, which largely depends on the degree and quality
of local services that are provided.
PLEASE CHECK and make sure you are receiving all of
the exemptions you are entitled to, especially the
homeowner exemption. There is no form to be filled out for
this but it is possible that the exemption was previously
removed for some reason (especially after a sale) and it
should not have been. If you are receiving the exemption,
you should see the 6,000 exemption listed on your tax bill
under “Annual Homestead Exemption” on the right hand
side of the bill. Any other exemptions you are receiving
should be listed there also. If you have questions or
concerns, please call the office and we will check it for
you. These exemptions are for your primary residence
ONLY and can only be received on one property.
ASSESSMENT NOTICES
We are working hard to get the 2015 assessments turned
into the county by the end of July. Once they finish their
review, assessment notices will be sent out to all property
owners. We anticipate this will be sometime in August so
you can start to watch for them at that time. Since we do
not control the mailing, we do not know the date they will
be mailed until the county tells us. If you call our office, we
will be glad to share that information with you once we know
it. If you do not receive a notice by the end of August,
definitely call us as it may be that the county has the wrong
address on file for you.
Appeals
http://www.mchenrytownship.com/appeals.html
After you receive your notice, please look at the
“Fair Cash Value” to see if you agree with the
valuation we have placed on your property. That
is the value on which your 2015 taxes will be
based so if you feel that it is incorrect, you have
only a 30 day time frame to file an appeal. The
deadline to file, which is stated on the notice,
means you must have your appeal forms either
physically delivered to the county by end of
business that day or mailed and postmarked by
that date.
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have to use the information we have.
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ASSESSMENT REVIEW
EXTENDED HOURS
We will be glad to assist you in filing an appeal during
the 30 day appeal time. We are available on a first
come, first served basis during regular business hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
( except for any legal holidays that
may fall in the time frame).
We will again offer residents
specific extended hours by appointment
to accommodate those of you who cannot come
in during our daytime office hours.
Once we determine the specific dates
for the extended hours during the appeal time,
the days and hours will be posted
on the Home page of the township website
at www.mchenrytownship.com
and in the Northwest Herald.
You can also call the office to get the dates & times.
These extended hours will require an appointment.
To ensure that everyone is given an opportunity to get
help with the appeal process, additional dates may
be added if necessary.
THE ROLE OF THE ASSESSOR
This office maintains a file for every property located within
the township. This file includes information on the lot,
descriptions and photos of all structures and documents
that have been collected regarding any changes or additions
to the property (permits) and transfers of ownership,
including sale price. Our records are a valuable resource
for anyone that needs information about a property such
as appraisers, real estate agents and homeowners.
In order to keep our records current, I have Field Staff that
makes physical inspections of properties on a rotating basis.
When they arrive at a property, they go to the door to let
you know they are there and to ask questions about your
property. If no one is home, they leave a card asking you
to call the office. This is so you are aware that we have
been there and so you will be able to verify the information
about your property. This is important because we base
your assessment on what is there and we want to have it
right. If we do not talk to the owner or get a call back, we
The assessment should reflect a reasonable market value
estimate of your property. Equitable assessments ensure
a fair distribution of the property tax burden among all
property owners. We make every effort to assure that we
have the correct information and that your assessment is
in line (equitable) with other similar properties using our
records and an analysis of the real estate market.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call or stop
in the Assessor’s office. My staff and I are always accessible
to you to answer your questions.
FIGHTING FOR YOU!
This past month (May) I went to Springfield to meet
with several of our state Senators and Representatives
in order to talk about issues that affect all of us as
taxpayers. As I write this, there are several proposed
bills before them that would change the Senior Freeze
exemption. Because of the extreme loss in property
values and the way this exemption is designed, even
when a senior qualifies for this exemption, they may
not actually see a tax savings. Senate Bill 1906
proposes a minimum $2,000 exemption to qualified
seniors. I support this bill.
House Bill 151 would increase the income limit for the
senior freeze from the current $55,000 to $60,000. I
support this bill also, however I believe SB 1906 would
result in more actual savings to seniors.
Senate Bill 30 seeks to eliminate performance based
stipends for assessors. By state statute, assessors
receive a stipend of $3,000 from the state IF they
maintain a specific level of assessments in their
township. This bill does not address the state mandated
stipend of $6,500 that is paid to County elected officials
(Treasurer, Coroner, County Clerk, Auditor, Sheriff, and
Recorder) every year with NO performance
requirements of any kind. As I found out, many of the
legislators I spoke with were not even aware of this
practice. I am opposed to this bill but would support
one that eliminates all stipends for all elected positions,
not just the assessor.
Mary Mahady
CLERK’S CORNER
McHenry Township
Clerk Marsha A. Nelson
Monday thru Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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your family is serving in the armed forces including the
National Guard and Reserves (all military departments)—
you qualify! To be eligible, the serviceman does not have
to be forward deployed.
E-mail the completed form to: [email protected]
or fax it to: 815-385-5671 or mail it to:
McHenry Township Blue Star Banner Program
3703 N. Richmond Road, Johnsburg, IL 60051
815-385-5605
fax 815-385-5671
[email protected]
THE BLUE STAR BANNER PROGRAM
A TRADITION CONTINUES ...
In addition to her many Township Clerk duties,
McHenry Township Clerk Marsha Nelson is
the administrator for the McHenry Township
Blue Star Banner Program designed to honor
the local men and women serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.
The Blue Star Flag was created in 1917, hanging in homes
to denote family members serving our Armed Forces; each
star represents a family member proudly serving our country.
The idea spread to include businesses and churches, a
star for each employee or member who had gone to war.
The program also was implemented during World Wars I
and II, honoring once again those serving our country. 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.
If one or more members of your family is on active military
duty, apply for a banner through the McHenry Township Blue
Star Banner Program. Your banner displayed in the window
of your home indicates to the community your pride in your
family member’s service to our country. The township-wide
Blue Star Banner program carries on the tradition of showing
support for those serving our country.
The presentations are made by McHenry Township and Beta
Omicron Master a McHenry sorority which contributes the
banners.
For more information or to download an application, go to:
http://www.mchenrytownship.com/blue-star-banner.html
The family will be presented with a Blue Star Banner and a
special Resolution at a Special Award Ceremony at a
McHenry Township Board Meeting.
If you are a McHenry Township resident and a member of
every Monday Night from 6 to 8 p.m.
May 18 through September 28
(Closed May 25-Memorial Day & September 7-Labor Day)
VISIT the McHENRY TOWNSHIP BOOTH
McHenry County’s hottest car show is in the large municipal
lot and the McHenry Savings Bank parking lot southwest of
Route 120 (Elm St.) on the west side along Green Street.
This is the largest and longest Cruise Night in McHenry
County!
Leisurely walk through the event and scenic downtown
McHenry! Food! Concessions! Shopping! Family Fun! Live
music once a month! 50/50 Raffle! Vending Area! Food and
beverages plus several restaurants along Green Street! And,
much more! Free admission! Free Registration!
This year, McHenry Township will have a booth at Cruise
Night to tell McHenry Township residents about the Blue
Star Banner Program which is a program designed to honor
our local men and women who are currently serving in the
U.S. military service. This program gives our military
personnel the special recognition they and their families
deserve. Stop by our booth to learn more and pick up an
application for this great patriotic program.
For entertainment Special Events and Featured Car Nights
visit their Green Street Cruise Night Facebook Page or email [email protected] or call 815-271-5418.
ROAD DISTRICT NEWS
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ROAD DISTRICT
Monday thru Friday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Road Commissioner
Leon VanEvery
815-385-3076
fax 815-385-5874
[email protected]
A Message from the Highway Commissioner:
Hard to believe spring has come and gone so quickly and summer is
here. The winter wasn’t too bad. We had 28 call outs for snow plow
events compared to 65 for the winter of 2013/2014. The average
over the last several years is 42 call outs per year. Our snow cover
melted at a fairly slow rate which helped reduce the flooding in the
spring. We were also fortunate enough to have been missed by a
very destructive storm system on April 9th.
Good breaks in the weather have given us the opportunity to get out
on the roads picking up trash, tree trimming and to start preparing for
the paving program.
FOLLOW ROAD WORK TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
McHenry Township Road District’s
Warm weather means it is time to repair roads. Road Work
signs are posted far enough ahead to give you time to
adjust your speed for any unusual conditions.
Touch-A-Truck
When you see these signs, workers will be working close
to your traffic lane. Follow the signs and adjust your speed,
be alert and keep a safe distance between your vehicle
and all traffic barriers.
The minimum fine for speeding in a construction zone when
workers are present is $375 for the first offense and $1,000
for a second or subsequent offense.
Use caution when approaching a flag person. Slow down
and be prepared to obey the signals of the flag person.
Drivers must stop if signaled to do so. Be alert and remain
stopped until signaled to proceed. When directed to
proceed, drive slowly, and be prepared to stop.
In addition to road repair and maintenance, tree trimming
is a year-round Road District project when drivers must be
alert and adjust their speed.
Saturday, September 19
from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
This year will be our 10th Anniversary and McHenry Township
Road District is very proud to host this event for our residents.
This great family event would not be possible if it were not
for the companies and the people who donate their time and
bring their equipment to display them in McHenry Township
Park. Thank you one and all. If you have a truck or piece of
equipment and would like to participate in Touch-A-Truck
2015, call us at 815-385-3076.
There is no admission charge!
Touch-A-Truck puts kids in the
driver’s seat! Children touch,
honk, and climb aboard a vast
array of specialized vehicles
and public safety equipment
that are on display. Come out
this Fall and explore the
display and our beautiful park.
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2015 RECYCLING DATES
PAVING PROGRAM 2015
The bidding process is complete and of five bidders,
Curran Contracting was awarded this year’s 3.8 mile project
The 2015 Paving Program, will include the following roads:
Lincoln Road from Cuhlman Road to the county line, Bull
Ridge subdivision, Forest Oak Drive, Rose Ann Court, Mill
Drive and Solon Road between Miller Road and Ringwood
Road. We will also be doing some pavement preservation
in areas yet to be determined. In preparation of the paving,
we will be trimming trees and checking sight distances. We
will also be checking culverts and replacing those that are
in poor condition. We also check the drainage and improve
what we can.
NEVER BURN YARD DEBRIS ON ROADS
While doing your yard spring cleaning, do not burn leaves
or other yard waste on the road. Fire will weaken the blacktop
and eventually cause a pot hole. Burning on the road is a
public safety issue and is against the law. Please do not
burn on any road and be sure to follow the McHenry County
Open Burning Ordinance.
The “McHenry County Public Health Ordinance: Open
Burning of Landscape Waste” permits unincorporated
residents to burn landscape waste on Saturdays and
Sundays during April, May, October and November if the
burn area meets the setback requirements of at least 100
feet from a school, business, church or house; and at least
50 feet from a barn, shed or detached garage. For more
information go to www.co.mchenry.il.us/county...department/
.../open-burning-ordinance
NEED A NEW DRIVEWAY CULVERT ON A
TOWNSHIP MAINTAINED ROAD?
With the warmer weather ahead you may be thinking about
resurfacing your driveway. Remember it only takes a phone
call and we will be happy to come out and evaluate your
driveway culvert. It doesn’t make any sense to put new
pavement over a rusted out culvert.
If you live on a road maintained by the Township, we will
check your culvert to see if it needs replacing. If it does need
to be replaced, we will furnish a new culvert of equal size at
no charge.
McHenry Township residents/homeowners only
on the third Saturday of the month
(April through November)
from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
McHenry Township Road District
Recycling Center
in the township employee parking lot
at 3703 N. Richmond Road
Recycling drop-offs will not be accepted at any other time.
April 18 May 16 June 20 July 18
August 15 October 17 November 21
(No Recycling in September—closed for Touch-A-Truck)
Electronic Recycling: in 2014, we recycled a total
of 9.62 tons of electronics. The Road District also
recycled 1 ton of household and automotive batteries.
Brush Recycling: we accept brush and tree limbs
which Road District personnel put through the wood
chipper to make wood chip mulch. Branches and twigs
must be no larger than eight inches in diameter and
ten feet in length. Last year, we produced approximately
90-100 tons of wood chips. The Road District dumps
truckloads of wood chips in the parking lot of the
Township Park.
Wood chips are available at no cost to Township
residents only (not for commercial enterprises). The chip
pile is located in the southeast corner of McHenry
Township Park Athletic Field parking lot just south of
the FISH Food Pantry building at 3515 N. Richmond
Road (behind the Moose Lodge). Please help yourself!
ROADSIDES ARE MOWED THREE TIMES A YEAR
SAND BAGS FOR FLOODING
Roadsides are mowed an average of three times a year.
With almost 100 miles of road, this is time consuming. It
takes about three passes on each side of the road.
McHenry Township Road District purchased sand bags for
pickup by residents when needed. Bags will be available
Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. In an
emergency call 815-385-3076 and leave a message. With
one day advance notice, we will also provide sand.
The Road District also trims trees and brush on the rightof-way and removes only dead trees that are wholly on the
right-of-way.Trees that overhang the road must be trimmed
to avoid damage to the asphalt. Also brush must be trimmed
back or removed if it obstructs a driver’s vision on the road.
The Illinois Environmental Protection
Agency Public Act 97-0287 (Electronic
Products Recycling & Reuse Act)
establishes a statewide system for
recycling and/or reusing e-scrap
discarded from residences. The
Electronic Products and Recycling Act
allows each registered collection
location to decide which of the covered
electronic devices they choose to
accept. We believe that we can eventually divert approximately 15 tons of
material from the waste stream.
The township's E-Scrap Recycling
Program, partially funded by The
Illinois Department of Commerce and
Economic Opportunity, has an
accessible drop-off location and is
intended to motivate residents to
dispose of their used computers and
electronics in an environmentally
responsible manner.
road crews regularly find computers,
monitors and other electronics
dumped on our roadsides.
McHenry Township
E-Scrap Facts
[email protected]
3703 N Richmond Road
Johnsburg, IL 60051
Phone:815-385-3076
Fax: 815-385-5874
cHenry Township
Road District
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accepted and recycled 9.62 tons of ewaste in 2014 diverteing electronic
scrap from our landfills which protects
the environment and public health.
Eventually, we hope to add more items
to our recycling program.
Your personal computer may contain
up to 1,000 toxins that can cause
damage to the nervous system, the
brain, the kidneys, and can cause birth
defects and cancer. A typical computer monitor alone contains 4 to 8
pounds of lead. This adds up to a real
problem when you consider that it is
estimated that millions of no longer
wanted electronic equipment is
dicarded in the our country annually.
It is no longer legal to put the laptop in
the landfill — or for that matter, over a
dozen other items, from mouses to
portable digital music players, part of
an expanded list of electronics banned
from the dump by new Illinois law.
Today, responsible computing
means much more than not
spreading viruses and not
hacking into someone else’s
system. You have an obligation
to prevent the dangers that result
from irresponsibly disposing of
your highly toxic electronics.
When you recycle, you are
protecting your environment.
Do NOT dispose of
electronic equipment
with your regular garbage.
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—NO TELEVISIONS—
—We ask for a $10 donation
for monitors—
with McHenry Lions Club)
• eyeglasses (in cooperation
automotive)
• batteries (household &
• telephones
• ink cartridges
• VCRs & DVD players
• battery backups
• calculators
• word processors
• scanners
• printers
• mice
• keyboards
• computer hard drives
Accepted at no charge:
no commercial enterprises
MCHENRY TOWNSHIP
RESIDENTS ONLY
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RECYCLING CENTER
McHenry Township
Road District's
open from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
from April through November
except for the month of September
the third Saturday of each month
(just north of Johnsburg Road)
McHenry Township
3703 North Richmond Road
in the south parking lot
Recycling drop off:
Recycling drop-offs will NOT be accepted at any other time.
Participants in this program are required to sign
a release form that the computer is deleted of
personal data. Discarded electronics will be
accepted at no charge except that we ask for a
$10 donation for each monitor. No televisions
will be accepted.
RECYCLING CENTER
ACCEPTS E-SCRAP
McHenry Township residents can drop
off their unwanted electronic equipment,
listed in the right-hand column, at our
Recycling Center. We will then palletize
the electronic discards for shipment to
an end market, where they will be
refurbished, demanufactured and/or
electronic scrap recycled.
You will be asked to show a photo ID
with your address at the recycling site.
The recycling program is for McHenry
Township residential homeowners only,
no out of state residents, residents of
other townships, or commercial enterprises. If the staff on duty, for whatever
reason, feels the person requesting
recycling is a contractor or lives out of
the township, that person will be turned
away. This program is funded by our
residents and is for McHenry Township
residents only.
Local governments, schools,
businesses and non-for-profit organizations, call to set up an
appointment for us to accept
your electronic scrap.
ROAD DISTRICT NEWS
19
POLLUTED RUNOFF IS THE NATION’S GREATEST THREAT TO CLEAN WATER.
The Clean Water Act Amendments of 1987 established the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
storm water program. The act called for implementation in two phases; Phase I addressed the most significant
sources of pollution in storm water runoff. Phase II addresses other sources to protect water quality.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is a state-wide program for restoring,
protecting, and enhancing the quality of the environment. Locally, the NPDES
operates through this Illinois Department. Contaminants degrade surface waters
making them unsafe for drinking, fishing, swimming, and other activities. As
authorized by the Clean Water Act, the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permit program controls water pollution by regulating point
sources that discharge pollutants into waters of the United States. Road and
highway systems, while a primary method in getting from place to place, can
transport more than cars, trucks, and buses. Impervious surfaces can quickly
convey polluted runoff during wet weather events to nearby waterways.
McHenry Township Road District maintains stormwater systems along its roads and highways by managing the
quality and quantity of stormwater discharge in compliance with NPDES regulations. Following all essential procedures
and requirements, the Road District is working to preserve, protect and improve McHenry Township waters.
HERE ARE SOME WAYS YOU CAN HELP PROTECT OUR WATERS FROM POLLUTION...
As stormwater flows over driveways, lawns, and side-walks, it picks up debris, chemicals, dirt, and other pollutants.
The polluted water flows through a storm sewer system or directly to a lake, stream, river, wetland, or coastal water.
This drainage discharges untreated into the water bodies we use for swimming, fishing, and providing drinking water.
Homeowners can do their part in protecting our waters by keeping common pollutants like pesticides, pet waste,
grass clippings, and automotive fluids off the ground with Healthy Household Habits for Clean Water:
Vehicle and Garage
• Use a commercial car wash or wash your car on a lawn
or other unpaved surface to minimize the amount of dirty,
soapy water on the pavement.
• Check your car, boat, motorcycle, and other machinery
for leaks and spills. Make repairs as soon as possible.
• Clean up spilled fluids with an absorbent material like
kitty litter or sand. Properly dispose of the absorbent
material.
• Recycle used oil and other automotive fluids at participating service stations.
Lawn and Garden
• Use pesticides and fertilizers sparingly. When use is
necessary, use these chemicals in the recommended
amounts. Avoid application if the forecast calls for rain.
• Sweep up yard debris, rather than hosing down areas.
Compost or recycle yard waste when possible.
• Cover piles of dirt and mulch being used in landscaping
projects to prevent these pollutants from blowing or washing
off your yard. Vegetate bare spots in your yard to prevent
soil erosion.
Home Repair and Improvement
• Before beginning an outdoor project, locate the nearest
storm drains. Protect them from debris and other materials.
• Sweep up and properly dispose of construction debris
such as concrete and mortar.
• Paints, solvents, and cleaners follow directions on the label.
Clean up spills immediately and dispose of the waste
safely. Store properly to avoid leaks and spills.
• Clean paint brushes in a sink, not outdoors. Filter and
reuse paint thinner when using oil-based paints.
• Properly dispose of excess paints through a hazardous
waste collection program or donate it to local organizations.
• Purchase and use nontoxic, biodegradable, recycled,
and recyclable products whenever possible.
• Reduce the amount of paved area by increasing the
vegetation in your yard. Consider directing downspouts
away from paved surfaces onto lawns.
Swimming Pool and Spa
• Drain your swimming pool only when a test kit does not
detect chlorine levels.
• Properly store pool/spa chemicals to prevent leaks & spills.
Septic System Use and Maintenance
• Have your septic system inspected by a professional at
least every 3 years, and the septic tank pumped every 3
to 5 years. Do not drive/park vehicles on septic system area.
• Flush responsibly. Flushing household chemicals like
paint, pesticides, oil, and antifreeze can destroy the
biological treatment taking place in the system.
PRESRT STD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
McHenry Township
Permit No. 32
McHenry, IL
60050
Johnsburg, IL 60051
Monday thru Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SUPERVISOR
Craig M. Adams
ASSESSOR
Mary Mahady
HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER
ECRWSS
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER
Leon H. Van Every
TOWN CLERK
Marsha Nelson
TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES
Doug Carlile
Jim Condon
Amy Mercurio
Neal Schepler
McHenry Township Welcomes... the McHenry Lions Club’s
Hearing Testing Van & Diabetic Vision Eye Screening Van
Monday, August 17 ~ 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ~ McHenry Township Hall, 3703 N. Richmond Rd.
The Mobile Hearing Unit and the Diabetic Retinopathy
Unit are the most visible services of the Lions of Illinois
Foundation. Reaching out to the communities they serve,
both Mobil Units are being hosted by the Lions Club of
McHenry to provide screenings in McHenry Township.
The Mobile Hearing Screening and the Diabetic
Retinopathy Screening
are coordinated by the
Lions Club of McHenry
and the Lions of Illinois
Foundation, and made
possible through your
generous donations.
While the screenings
are free, donations are always accepted to ensure this
extremely beneficial program will continue in Illinois.
The Mobile Hearing Screening Unit offers FREE hearing
testing for people age 10 or older. The quality of life for
people with hearing loss is dramatically impacted. Since
early detection of hearing loss is critical, people are
encouraged to take advantage of this free screening. The
hearing test takes only a few minutes and participants
are given the results immediately.
The FREE Diabetic Retinopathy Vision Testing Unit is
for persons with diabetes, or those at risk for diabetes.
The quality of life for people with diabetic
retinopathy and other retinal disorders, such
as macular degeneration, is dramatically
impacted. Since early detection of such
disorders is critical, persons with diabetes
or those 55 or older are encouraged to take
advantage of this free screening.
The mission of the Lions of Illinois Foundation is providing
quality programs for the detection, treatment, and rehabilitation of those with visual and hearing impairments.
Persons wishing to join the Lions in their fight against the
effects of vision and hearing loss should contact the Lions
Club at https://www.facebook.com/McHenryLionsClub/

Summer-Fall 2015.pmd

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