Dorr Township
Officials

Supervisor
Robert Pierce

Highway
Commissioner
Tom Thurman

Assessor
Kelli A. Myers

Clerk
Kathleen J. Schlapp

Dorr Township
Trustees
Alan Swanson
Joe Evanoff
Mark Andersen
Barry A. Lamb, Sr.

History

Dorr Township did not get its permanent name until 1850. It was known officially as Woodstock Precinct, named as such by the Commissioner's Court on June 3, 1845. Then, in 1850, when the township system was adopted, the first name given was Center Township. Later that year, a group of citizens not liking the name of Center Township, chose the name Dorr for a Rhode Island governor. (More History)

McHenry County Health Department Offers Free H1N1 Vaccinations

It's not too late to get vaccinated for H1N1 flu. The McHenry County Department of Health is offering Free H1N1 vaccinations for anyone 6 months of age or older. Please visit one of our walk-in clinics in Woodstock (2200 N. Seminary Ave, Annex A) or Crystal Lake (100 N. Virginia St.) These clinics will run from January 21st - February 11th, Monday-Friday 8:30 am-12 pm and 12:30 pm-4:00 pm. Clinic dates may be extended. Walk in and get vaccinated - Don't wait any longer to protect yourself and your loved ones. For more information call 815-334-2800 or visit our webpage www.mcdh.info.

Dorr Township Hosts Senior Informational Meeting

Woodstock - Dorr Township is providing an informational meeting for those Seniors who are interested in learning more about the Medication Assistance Program and (SHIP) Senior Health Insurance Program.

The meeting will be held February 16, 2010, 2 - 3 p.m. at Dorr Township Office, 140 Newell Street, Woodstock. Ms. Bess Quint, Centegra SHIP Counselor will be the guest presenter. Please call to reserve a space at 815-338-0125 no later than February 12, 2010.

New Transportation Option in the County

A new transportation option will be available beginning February 13, 2010 that will provide trips between the incorporated areas of the Cities of Crystal Lake, McHenry & Woodstock and to and from Valley Hi Nursing Home & the Fox Lake Metra Station. Seniors older than 65 years and people with disabilities are also eligible for trips originating or ending anywhere in McHenry Township or in Dorr Township outside of Bull Valley.

Registration is required for this service and is open now. Riders are encouraged to register before February 1 to allow time for processing. Contact Sarah Lutz at the McHenry County Division of Transportation at 815-334-4985 with questions.

All one-way trips on this new service are $3.00 and there are no discounted or multi-ride fares. Registered riders can make trips Monday - Friday from 6 am to 7 pm and on Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm. Rides much be scheduled one day in advance. The first trip reservations will be accepted on February 12 - call 800-451-4599 (TTY) 888-454-4724, Monday - Friday from 6:30 am to 7 pm.

Senior Program Offerings - Senior Services Associates

January 28, 2010, Speakers Mary Ellen Heelen and Paula Skewers. Topic is "If you've seen one facility, you have seen one facility."

February 25, 2010, Speaker Colleen Caron, ED-SW Good Shepherd hospital. Topic is "Working with Difficult families and/or adult children"

March 25, 2010, Speaker John McCallag. Topic is "Changes in MC Supplements"

April 22, 2010, Speaker Bess Quint. Topic is "Public Aid/Medicaid"

May 27, 2010, Speaker Dave Linder, Crystal Lake Police Department. Topic is "Senior Citizens Police Academy"

June 24, 2010, Speaker Colleen Caron. Topic is "Laughter Therapy"

Crystal Lake Senior Services

110 Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake, IL

Please call 815-356-7457 for more information.

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Next Meetings

Date & Time:

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

7:30 p.m. - February Regular Meeting

Location:
Dorr Township Office
140 Newell Street, Woodstock

Salvation Army

Dorr Township volunteers as a service extension center for the Salvation Army. For more information on the services we provide see the Supervisor's page

Water Sample Drop Off Program

Dorr Township participates in the county's water sample drop off program. Drop off day is every Tuesday of each month from 9:00 to 12:00, unless Tuesday falls on a holiday.

Free Senior Transportation

Now, all seniors can ride mass transit for free in Illinois.

For more information please see the following:

www.illinois.gov/transit

Cribbage

Cribbage Players meet at the Dorr Township Office every Wednesday at 9:00 am.

Voter Registration

Available during regular business hours. See the Clerk's page for more information.

2010 Census Partnership Proclamation

WHEREAS, a complete and accurate census count is vital to our community and residents' well-being by helping in the planning for a community and in making decisions concerning business growth and housing needs; and

WHEREAS, more than $300 billion per year in Federal and State funding is allocated to states and communities based on census data; and

WHEREAS, census data ensures fair Congressional representation by determining how many seats each state will have in the US House of Representatives as well as redistricting of State Legislatures, County Boards and voting districts; and

WHEREAS, the 2010 Census creates jobs that stimulate economic growth and increase employment opportunites in our community; and

WHEREAS, the information collected by the Census Bureau is protected by law and remains confidential for 72 years; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that I, Robert Pierce, Supervisor of Dorr Township am committed to partnering with the US Census Bureau to ensure a full and accurate count in 2010. All citizens are urged to support this important work by the US Census Bureau and to participate in census gathering activities. An accurate census count accomplishes great opportunities for Dorr Township.

Robert Pierce, Supervisor of Dorr Township, July 29, 2009

2010 Census Jobs Available

The 2010 Decennial Census has begun recruiting for Census Takers. These temporary part-time positions offer good pay, allow applicants to work close to home, have flexible hours and offer paid training. More information is available Here.