Health Department Recognizes Cary-Grove Student for Spirit Award

The McHenry County Department of Health held its annual Public Health Month breakfast/ceremony to honor this year’s Spirit Award recipients on both April 16 at the McHenry County Administration Building and on April 25 at its Crystal Lake office in order to accommodate staff, volunteers and Spirit recipients. 

Volunteers were recognized for their contributions to MCDH clinics, for Medical Reserve Corps assistance and for the many hours donated to Animal Control. 

Employee service awards were also presented to Health Department employees whose milestones ranged from five to 20 years.

Nominations for the Spirit Awards were received from the public to acknowledge those individuals whose dedication and leadership make McHenry County a healthier place to live.     

This year’s theme was “A Healthier America Begins Today”. Those receiving the Spirit Award included –

• , nominated by Family Health Partnership Clinic for breast cancer awareness and fundraising;

• Lisa Seifert, nominated by Safe Kids McHenry for advocacy efforts to prevent furniture tip-over accidents, following the death of her 2 year old son Shane (see www.shanesfoundation.org);

• Camden Harlan, staff member at Woodstock North High School, nominated by Woodstock School District 200 for environmental education through the creation of a multi-purpose garden at Woodstock North High School and her role on the District’s Wellness Committee;

• Dave and Arline Schouldice, volunteers, nominated by McHenry County Animal Control for self-less devotion to animal welfare.

Information provided by McHenry County Department of Health