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SOLAR HEARINGS UPDATE

SOLAR HEARINGS UPDATE
SUPPORT SOLAR – RENEWABLE ENERGY IS HERE IN ILLINOIS!
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS  AGENDA ● SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 1:30PM
1. #2018-032 – OneEnergy/Gieseke – Marengo Twp – A1-A1CV Conditional Use Permit to allow for a Solar Farm as well as a Variation from the screening requirement of having a solid fence or wall along the interior side and rear lot lines, to allow for an open fence along the interior side and rear lot lines.

COUNTY BOARD – COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE – SEPTEMBER 13  9:00AM
PUBLIC COMMENTS AT BEGINNING OF MEETING

COUNTY BOARD MEETING – SEPTEMBER 18  5:00PM
PUBLIC COMMENTS TAKEN AFTER CO. BOARD VOTE

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS  AGENDA ● SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 1:30PM
1. #2018-033 – OneEnergy/Franks – Riley Twp – A1-A1CV Conditional Use Permit for a Solar Farm, as well as a Variation from the screening requirement of having a solid fence or wall along the interior side and rear lot lines, to allow an open fence along the interior side and rear lot lines.

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AGENDA  SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 1:30PM (rescheduled from Aug. 23)
1. #2018-031 – OneEnergy Development, LLC/Dahm Trust – Greenwood Twp – A1-A1CV Conditional Use Permit to allow for a Solar Farm and a Variation from the screening requirement of having a solid fence or wall along the interior side and rear lot lines, to allow an open fence along the interior side and rear lot lines.

Community Events

Solar Panel and Government Incentive Program at McHenry Public Library Wednesday, April 25, 7 p.m

Magitek Energy, a new business member of the Environmental Defenders, will be offering homeowners and businesses an opportunity to evaluate the potential of installing solar panels as a cost-effective energy alternative on Wednesday, April 25, at 7 p.m. Attendees will be provided with a clear perspective on the benefits, as well as information on state and local incentive programs. These programs can reduce the overall cost of a solar-panel energy system to the extent that a homeowner can reach full Return-On-Investment in three to five years,” said Paul LaBarbera, the owner of Magitek. The presentation is only planned to last half an hour. However, LaBarbera said that time will be packed with information that will help homeowners to make informed decisions. A question and answer session will follow the presentation, which will include discussions about the individual energy needs of those in attendance. Those attending are asked to bring their electric bill or ComEd account number to receive a no-obligation estimate. To register for this free event, call the McHenry Public Library, 809 N. Front Street, at 815-385-0036. Anyone interested in seeing the library’s solar panels should contact the library and arrive early during daylight hours to view them, weather permitting.

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McHenry County Human Race-Run for the Environmental Defenders!

April 22 is The Human Race. Registration is going on NOW - choose Environmental Defenders as your charity and help us continue to preserve and protect the environment! #humanrace.
April 22 is The Human Race. Registration is going on NOW – choose Environmental Defenders as your charity and help us continue to preserve and protect the environment! #humanrace.

Environmental Defenders and The Human Race 

“Get Your Hero On!” 
The Environmental Defenders is joining The McHenry County Human Race! When you register to run, half of your registration is donated to us when you pick Environmental Defenders as your charity! And, if you make additional donations or create your very own fundraising page, 100% of those donations go to The Environmental Defenders!  And, you can run on your own, join a team or create your own team.  So, GET YOUR HERO ON and run for YOUR ENVIRONMENT!  (Do you have friends or family who live far away?  They can participate, too, as a virtual runner!)To register, please go to www.mchumanrace.org.
Theme: GET YOUR HERO ON –
Register Online

  • $35.00 January 1 to March 31
  • $40.00 April 1 to April 18
  • $15.00  Kids under 10 years old (coupons do not apply to this age group)
  • ​Special pricing for virtual racers 

Offline Registration

  • $45 Bib and T-shirt Pick-up – April 21, 11AM to 2PM at MCC
  • $45.00 Day of April 22 from 6:30 to 7:30AM

Cash Prizes – Volunteer Center provides a total of $2,400 in cash prizes to participating charities Invite others to the race – help win charities these prizes:​

  • MCHENRY COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AWARD $600! Second prize $250 – Charity with most race participants
  • GENERAL KINEMATICS AWARD $400: To the top fundraising organization
  • To be named soon! $400: The top fundraising individual will choose which the organization will receive the $400.00
  • Social Media Award $200: For charities only, this winner is based on social media activity Use #HumanRace
  • “RACE DAY” PICTURE AWARD $200: The winning individual chooses which charity will win the prize money. (charities cannot submit)
  • BEST-DRESSED HERO AT PACKET PICK-UP AWARD $150: The winning individual chooses which charity will win the prize money.
  • GENERAL KINEMATICS CHARITY CREATIVE RACE DAY PICTURE OF HEROES AWARD $100:  Only charities can submit for this prize
  • $100 BIGGEST TEAM AWARD: The Team (Not led by a charity) will choose which charity receives this award money

The race will be held at:

McHenry County College
8900 US RT 14
Crystal Lake IL
​#HumanRace

Sponsored by Volunteer Center McHenry County.
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The Human Race Fundraiser

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The Environmental Defenders is joining The McHenry County Human Race! When you register to run, half of your registration is donated to us when you pick Environmental Defenders as your charity! And, if you make additional donations or create your very own fundraising page, 100% of those donations go to The Environmental Defenders!  And, you can run on your own, join a team or create your own team.  So, GET YOUR HERO ON and run for YOUR ENVIRONMENT!  (Do you have friends or family who live far away?  They can participate, too, as a virtual runner!)

To register, please go to www.mchumanrace.org.
Theme: GET YOUR HERO ON – Register Online

  • $30.00  Dec 1 to Dec 31
  • $35.00 January 1 to March 31
  • $40.00 April 1 to April 18
  • $15.00  Kids under 10 years old (coupons do not apply to this age group)
  • ​Special pricing for virtual racers 

Offline Registration

  • $45 Bib and T-shirt Pick-up – April 21, 11AM to 2PM at MCC
  • $45.00 Day of April 22 from 6:30 to 7:30AM

The race will be held at:

McHenry County College
8900 US RT 14
Crystal Lake IL
​#HumanRace

Sponsored by Volunteer Center McHenry County.
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Cut Your Own Christmas Tree Sales starts November 24!

Cut Your Own Christmas Tree Sale starts Friday at Pioneer Tree Farm in McHenry. www.pioneertreefarm.com.
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree Sale starts Friday at Pioneer Tree Farm in McHenry. www.pioneertreefarm.com.

Cut Your Own Christmas Tree
at Pioneer Tree Farm!

Sale begins, Friday, November 24
Open  Nov. 24, 25 and 26
Dec. 2 and 3
Dec. 9 and 10
Dec. 16 and 17
$50 any tree (free if volunteering for full day)
Hours: 9AM to 4PM
Pioneer Tree Farm 4614 Pioneer Rd, McHenry IL 60051
(815) 385-8512Call Alice or Bill to volunteer!

The tree sale and bake sale is an annual fundraiser with 10% of tree sale proceeds benefiting The Environmental Defenders.