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The McHenry County Sheriff's Office will be hosting two IDNR Snowmobile Safety Certification Courses: Saturday, January 21, 2012 and Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Both courses are open to children 12 years of age and older and for those who do not have a valid driver's license. Those who do not have a valid driver's license need to have this certificate to legally operate a snowmobile in the State of Illinois. Those who possess a valid driver's license may also attend to expand their knowledge of snowmobile safety.

The IDNR Snowmobile Safety Certification Courses cover maintenance and repair of snowmobiles, proper and safe operation, history of snowmobiling, first aid, protection of the environment, and the state laws. Persons completing the minimum eight hours of instruction and successfully completing the final examination will receive a State of Illinois Certificate of Competency and a graduate patch.

The course will take place at the McHenry County Government Center in the McHenry County Sheriff's Office - Training Division. Please pre-register with Cathy Hardt at (815)334-4739 or [email protected] . Class size is limited to thirty students and pre-registration is required. The class on February 21, 2012 will be the last class the Sheriff’s Office hosts this winter season. For further information on other snowmobile safety courses or this class, go to IDNR's website: http://www.dnr.state.il.us/safety/snwmob.htm Additional information on this class can be found through the link to North Region, then McHenry.