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Village Voice of Ringwood.

Dear Neighbors:

As you know, in June of 2007 the Village Board voted to direct the Village Attorney to file a Complaint for Demolition of Unsafe Building in the Circuit Court of the 22nd  Judicial Circuit of McHenry County against the owner of the two-story, 8-unit
apartment building located at 5024 Barnard Mill Road. I wanted to let you know the
Circuit Court will begin hearing this case on May 5, 2008. I will keep you informed
of the Court's decision and any additional issues that may arise in this matter.
In other Village news, I would like to thank the McHenry Township Road District and Deppmeier Trucking & Excavation (DTE) for all their efforts this past winter to keep our Village roads clear of snow and ice. As you know by now and I personally
experienced, this winter was one for the record books. We had a record amount of
snow this past winter with 77.8 inches of snow beating the old record of 74.5 inches set back in 1978-79. However, the more daunting figure is the amount of snow storms we had this winter. The Township and DTE had to respond to over 50 separate snow storms this winter. In addition, the Village used a record 200 tons of salt. Through it all, your Village officials greatly appreciate everyone's patience and understanding with this very difficult and challenging winter season.

Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or concerns regarding these or any other Village matters.

Sincerely,
Richard E. Mack
Village President
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2008 Ringwood Community Garrage Sale Days

On Thursday, Friday & Saturday June 12th, 13th, & 14th your Village officials will be advertising the 5th annual
Ringwood Garage Sale Days. Anyone interested in having a garage sale this year should consider having their sale
during the above three days in June. Your Village officials will advertise the garage sale days by purchasing
advertising space in the Northwest Herald, putting the information on the Village web site and providing signs
throughout the Village advertising the sales. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding the Ringwood
Garage Sale days, please contact Trustee Kevin Bauer.

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Mark your calendar! On Sunday, August 24th, Ringwood will hold its Annual Town Picnic. The Picnic will begin
at noon in the Village Hall Park. Details about our 2008 Annual Town Picnic will be available in the next edition
of the Village Voice.

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The McHenry County Board recently approved a revised Ordinance regulating the Open Burning of Landscape
Waste in McHenry County, which became effective on April 1st. The Ordinance outlines the minimum standards
for burning of onsite generated landscape waste in any area of the county. This Ordinance will apply to the
Village of Ringwood residents. Agencies delegated to enforce the ordinance are the McHenry County Department
of Health (MCDH), law enforcement, fire department and fire protection districts.

Copies of the County's Ordinance are available on the Health Departments webpage: www.mcdh.info. To obtain
a copy or if you have any questions contact the Health Department at 815-334-4585.

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On Saturday June 14th, the Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a blood drive at the Saint John's Parish in
Johnsburg from 8:00 am until 1:00 pm. If you have any questions regarding this blood drive, please contact
Arnold Diedrich at 815-728-1848.

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The outdoor storage of boats, all types of watercraft, campers, recreational vehicles, motor homes, trailers of all
types, all terrain vehicles and snowmobiles are prohibited in the R-1, RR-2, R-3, and E-1 Residential Zoning
Districts, and also, in the B-1, B-2, B-3, O/R, I-1, and I-2 Business & Industrial Zoning Districts in the Village of
Ringwood.

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March is the month that ushers in the Tornado Season. Most of us in Illinois are familiar with the safety
precautions needed to keep our families safe. To do so, however, we need to know when severe weather is in our
area. With this in mind, your village board wants to provide the following information about the Oregon
Scientific Emergency Weather Radio Model WR601. What makes this radio unique is the S.A.M.E. technology,
which makes it possible to program for emergencies specific to McHenry County. It can be left plugged in with
its ac adapter in standby mode and will only come on automatically in an emergency situation. To be sure this
feature is working a test message is sent from Crystal Lake every Wednesday between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
The WR601 is also battery powered and can be taken with you on trips. The latest forecast information may be
received at any time by pressing the NOAA button. There is also a channel for receiving from any nearby
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Weather Service (NWS) up to the minute
information. In addition all Amber Alert messages are sent to this receiver.

Oregon Scientific WR601 Emergency Weather Alert Radio

• Monitoring U.S. Emergency All Hazardous, and Emergency Alert System (ESA) weather bulletins, warnings & forecasts
• Receiving all National Oceanic & Atmospheric Association (NOAA) reports, which provides all available emergency advisories on tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, floods, evacuations, civil danger warnings & more
• Flexible programming – select Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) broadcasts in up to 6 different counties
• 100 decibel audio alarm with visual alert signal
• 3 levels of NOAA messages: Statement, Watch, Warning
• Non Volatile Memory Back-up
• Dual alarm with snooze function
• Includes belt clip, convenient stand (to hold unit) and AC Adapter
• Includes three alkaline batteries and complete programming instructions
• Dimensions: 2.75L x 1.25D x 5.2H (in.)
• vailable for $36.09 on-line from Amazon.com suggested retail price is $49.95

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The McHenry County Department of Health is recommending that all homeowners test their homes for radon
gas. During the month of April, Radon Test Kits can be purchased from the Department of Health for $5.00.
You can reach the Department of Health by calling 815-334-4510.
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The speed limit on Barnarnd Mill entering Ringwood from the West will soon be reduced for safety.

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Ringwood has an Intergovernmental Agreement with McHenry Township to provide mosquito abatement within
the corporate limits of the Village of Ringwood. The Township has hired Clarke Mosquito Control to perform
mosquito abatement within unincorporated and incorporated areas of McHenry Township.
Clarke's responsibility to you…

• • To abate existing mosquito breeding sources.
• • To prevent new breeding sites.
• • To protect the health and comfort.

Breeding sources that Clarke controls are created by standing water, which may be found in street catch-basins,
subdivision drains, roadside ditches, flood channels, ravines and other public right-of-way. Routine larviciding,
done as necessary throughout the season, will keep these areas mosquito free.
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• Get rid of old tires, tin cans, buckets, drums, bottles or any water holding
containers.
• Keep drains, ditches and culverts clean of weeds and trash so water will drain
properly.
• Cover trash containers to keep out rain water.
• Repair leaky pipes and outside faucets.
• Empty plastic wading pool at least once a week and store it indoors when not in use.
• Make sure your backyard pool is properly cared for while on vacation.
• Change water in bird baths and plant pots or drip trays at least once a week.
• Keep grass cut short and shrubbery well trimmed around the house so adult
mosquitoes will not hide there.

Getting to know our Ringwood Business Community

As a small community, Ringwood is fortunate to have many great businesses that offer a number of services
and jobs to Ringwood, McHenry County and Southern Wisconsin residents. In the last edition of the Village
Voice, we featured one of Ringwood's newest businesses, Layton Athletics. In this edition of the Village Voice,
we are happy to be featuring Joseph H. Huemann & Sons, Inc. and Performance Unlimited.

Joseph H. Huemann & Sons, Inc.
5205 IL Route 31, Ringwood
815-653-1100
Year Established: 1902
Type of Business: Water well drilling, pump sales & service
In Ringwood Since: 1989
Number of Employees: 22

Joseph H. Huemann & Sons, Inc. is a family owned business on Rt. 31 in Ringwood. We are pleased to be
located in such a great community and are proud to sponsor community events and take part in activities
that involve Ringwood residents and businesses.

Joseph H. Huemann & Sons, Inc. drills water wells & services all brands of pumps, pressure tanks and water
systems. We are fortunate to have very dedicated employees who have been an integral part of our
commitment to customer service.

Performance Unlimited
5415 Austin Court, Ringwood
815-728-0343
Year Established: 1984
Type of Business: Automotive Service and Repair
In Ringwood Since: 2006
Number of Employees: 4

We are a full service automotive and repair facility. We offer everything from quick oil changes (no
appointment necessary) to computer diagnostics and more. Some of our services include shocks, struts,
brakes, tune ups, emissions repairs, engine and transmission repairs. We perform service and repairs on
steering and suspension, tires, heating and air conditioning, plus all electrical and mechanical automotive
needs. In addition to all this we offer pick up and drop off for our customers.
Performance Unlimited is a family owned and operated business. Quality repairs and customer satisfaction
are our primary goals. In addition to service and repair we offer several lines of truck accessories. We
specialize in the service, repair and restoration of street rods, hot rods, classic, special interest, and race cars.
No job is too big or too small.

Ringwood History

Your Village Officials wanted to share a piece of our history with you. Below you will see two pictures; the first
picture was taken in 1909 of the former Ringwood Train station and a locomotive with unknown railroad workers.
The former Ringwood train station was located halfway between Barnard Mill and Ringwood Road, behind the
red barn that you can see today from the Ringwood Commons Park. The second picture is of Barnard Mill Road
east of the intersection of Ringwood and Barnard Mill Road. We believe this picture was taken around the late
1800's or early 1900's, because Barnard Mill Road was still a dirt road and the horse and buggy in the picture.
Former Ringwood Train Station and locomotive

Intersection of Barnard Mill & Ringwood Road looking east in the direction of the Post Office

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December 2008
• At the request of the McHenry County Sheriff's Department, approve a resolution giving
the Sheriff's Department the authority to enforce the Village of Ringwood Traffic
Ordinance.
All Trustees were present at the December meeting and voted unanimously to approve the above action.
January 2008
• No new or old business required action at our January Village Board meeting.
All Trustees were present at the January meeting, except Trustee Dercole who was absent.
February 2008
• No new or old business required action at our February Village Board meeting.
All Trustees were present at the February meeting, except Trustees Bauer & Kepes who were absent.
March 2008
• Approve Rules and Regulations for Village of Ringwood Parks
• Approve hiring Garrity Property Maintenance to mow and maintain the landscaping at
the Village Hall and Ringwood Commons Park for the 2008 growing season.
• Approve Gypsy Moth Aerial Spraying Plans for 2008
All Trustees present at the March meeting voted unanimously to approve the above action, except Trustee House &
Roseman who were absent.
Possible Future Action by the Village Board:
• Consider Appropriation Ordinance
Ringwood Village Hall
6000 Barnard Mill Road
Ringwood, IL 60072
Phone 815-653-5511  Fax 815-653-9571
VILLAGE OFFICIALS
President
Richard Mack — 653-7131
Clerk
Roni Gaddis-Bushroe — 653-5511
Treasurer
Shelly Dercole — 653-5511
VILLAGE HALL HOURS
CLERK
The first Saturday of every month, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. or by appointment.
BUILDING INSPECTOR
Every Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. or Wednesday 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. or by appointment. To request
permits or inspections contact Mr. Rich Boettcher during Building Inspector Village Hall Hours at 815-653-5513 or
Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 815-653-2825.
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Village Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan Commission meets on as needed basis.
Village Board meets on the 3rd monday of the month.

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