Cary Dental is one of the businesses that has a display of the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree tags. (Photo by Adela Crandell Durkee/for Chronicle Media)

McHenry County

Salvation Army hopes to collect more than 5,600 gifts

The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree tags are displayed in more than 50 locations around the county. The Angels represent more than 5,600 gifts the organization hopes to collect this holiday season. A complete list of Angel Tree locations can be found on The Salvation Army’s website, http://www.salarmycl.org/2015/11/16/2015-angel-tree-locations/

Cary

Village Administrator recommends taking the lead in new Metra Station design

Village Administrator Chris Clark and Public Works Director Erik Morimoto recommended the village take on the financial responsibilities for the design process of the new Metra station and warming center. They believe doing so will speed the process and give the Village more control. A $2 million grant covers most of the project, with the village absorbing most of the remaining cost estimated to be a total of $2.5 million to $3 million.

Lake in the Hills

Local Muslims receive threats

Dr. Fazal Khan, president of the American Muslim Community Organization in Lake in the Hills says that threats and intimidation are worse now than after attacks on New York City 14 years ago. Both the organization and the local mosque condemned the attacks in Paris and other parts of the world. Khan believes that anti-Muslim sentiment is fanned by the sentiment of public figures and lawmakers who attempt to block Syrian refugees from resettling. Khan says ISIS extremists are “cherry picking” verses of the Quran and that Islam is built on peace, fellowship, and building a relationship with God.

Marengo

Marengo involved in water contamination settlement process

Although the city is not legally involved, members of the board are engaged in working toward a solution to the Ritz Road well water contamination. Arnold Engineering Co. and 300 West L.L.C. were ordered to provide water to the six property owners affected by the contamination and to investigate the nature and extent of the contamination. Annexation to Marengo and providing city water may be the best solution, according to some residents. A settlement conference is set for Dec. 14.

McHenry

McHenry soldier killed in helicopter crash

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kevin Mose Weis, 32, died in a helicopter crash on Dec. 3. Weis and a second pilot died when the AH-64D Apache attack helicopter they flew crashed during a training exercise near Fort Campbell, Ky. The cause of the accident is under investigation. Weis enlisted in the Army when he was 19. He is a graduate of Christian Liberty Academy in Arlington Heights. He leaves behind his wife, Beth, and two young children.

Centegra Physicians Care doctors refuse unvaccinated children

Beginning Dec. 1, doctors in Centegra Physicians Care will no longer treat children who are not up to date on recommended vaccinations. The decision is based on overwhelming evidence that vaccines are effective in saving lives and preventing the spread of serious illness. The new policy has no impact on emergency room admittance.

–McHenry County News Briefs–