A Publication Exclusively for Winnebago County

February 2013
county
chatter
A Publication Exclusively for Winnebago County Employees
From
Winnebago
County
Photo submitted by Pat Hanford
I t i s o u r m i s s i o n t o p r o v i d e h i g h q u a l i t y s e r v i c e s a n d p r o m o t e a s a fe
c o m m u n i t y fo r a l l p e o p l e i n W i n n e b a g o C o u n t y.
February 2013
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INSIDE
THIS
ISSUE
COUNTY CHATTER COMMITTEE
Liz Asprooth—Health Department
Tom Jakeway—Circuit Court
Gina Koeller—Recorders Office
Leah Nelson—Memorial Hall
Cover by Pat Hanford
Terri Wiegert—Human Resources
2 About the Chatter
3-4 “Wanted”
4 Announcements & Birthdays
5 Health Corner
6-9 Department/County News!Crime Summit, Memorial
Hall & CASA
10-12 Calendar /Events / Tips /
Recipes
13 Trash and Treasures
14 “Get to Know Me!”
15 Critter Corner
Here are few simple ways for you to get
involved & participate!
> Join the Chatter committee—
-we meet the 2nd Wednesday @ 10-11am,
Administration Building, Room 303
>Become a contributor
>Complete an entry for the ―Guess Who‖
contest
>Submit your picture for the ―Guess
Who‖ contest
>Submit a photo of Winnebago County
to be featured on the cover
If you are interested in being a County Chatter contributor, please submit articles, story ideas, departmental updates, recognitions, or other information
you would like to share, to [email protected] or
contact Terri Wiegert at 815/319-4293.
Inclusion of submitted information will be determined by the Chatter team.
Submission Deadline: 23rd of every month
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Can you “GUESS WHO”?????
Wanted:
Guess Who pictures
Just submit:
A) a photo from an early age
B) a current photo
GET TO KNOW ME
Let us know if there is someone you would like to see featured
in the ―Get To Know Me‖ section. We love to interview people
and are always happy to go to different locations.
If interested in being featured or would like to nominate someone, please contact a County Chatter Committee Member.
Submit pictures either as original (will be returned) or through email (as JPEG file) to [email protected].
Deadline for photos is 23rd of current month.
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February Birthdays
* February 1
* February 9
* February 16
* February 22
Brenda Petersen
Matthew Weber
Anthony Miceli
Dorothy Sherman
Erma Ingram
Janet Wright
Michelle Rillie
Dana Esparza
Debbie Miller
Jennifer Udell
Judith Fredericks
Thomas Brubaker
Gwendolyn Patterson
Ilyas Nomani
Joseph Carder
* February 10
* February 17
Cassandra Watkins
Heather Kinsey
Nenya Giles
Bryan Johnson
Charlotte Leclercq
David Neuliep
Stephanie Bahling
* February 24
* February 18
James Bachman
Victoria Morgan
* February 2
Amy Ferling
Clifford Mcnamer
Mark Lolli
Rodger Hay
* February 3
Aquilla Sims
Jennifier Carratt
Justin Egler
Lorenza Thompson
William Emmert
* February 11
Jim Young
Maria Fernandez-Rivera
Tammy Starks
* February 4
* February 12
Jacqueline Blankenship
Steven Salvato
Ana Ramos
Annette Klagues
Gary Sooter
William Weatherly
* February 5
Alisa Redd
Carol Whitney
Deanna Gasparini
Gregory Dreher
Howard Cowan
Jared Johnson
Kristen Getter
Thimothy Harris
* February 19
* February 14
Amy Zalud
Jane Bird
John M. Sweeney
Kristine Robinson
Linda Laney
Pamela Wells
Prafull Soni
* February 20
* February 7
* February 15
Brandon Ross
Douglas Dirksen
Joseph Niedermeier
Lisa Fischer
Mark Fischer
Michelle Rock
Zachary Foster
Angela Tetzlaff
Henry Lipinski
Joseph Broullard
Joshua Gesner
Kimberle Graham
Michelle Lolli
Thomas Buntjer
Julie Mccray-Grotto
Rita Raridon
Virginia Olson
* February 13
Kimberly Larson
Marlene Mcdonald
Sandra Koziol
Virginia Sullivan
* February 6
Ana Herrera
Andrew Cooper
Christopher Davis
John Egerere
Olivia Ramirez
* February 23
Beverly Goodson
Thomas Van Den Eeden
Kari Mason
Robert Hauser
* February 25
* February 26
Beverly Brann
Carolyn Shelton
Christina Myers
Deana Aldridge
John Berg
Rebecca Barcellona
Renee Finato
* February 27
Sandra Berumen
Todd Schroeder
* February 28
Julio Salgado
Michael Easton
Michael Giamalva
* February 21
Jake Roberts
Karen Falzone
Kelli Ward
Nicole Ping Ticknor
* February 8
Janine Kearney
Raegan Caras-Hill
If you do not wish for your birthday to appear in the County Chatter,
please contact Human Resources at 815-319-4285.
Contributor: Terri Wiegert
February 2013
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February Wellness Events
Health
Corner
Self Defense 101 for WOMEN
CPR-AED Class
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Saturday, February 2, 2013
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Class will be held at the Rockford
Health Systems 2623 Edgemont
Street Location
$25/Per Participant (minimum of 10
participants)
Call Debbie at 319-4285 to register
We are looking for employees interested in
being a member of the
Wellness
Committee.
If you are
interested,
please contact Debbie
Crozier in
Human Resources at
815/319-4291.
Instructor: Jimmie Getter, Rockford
Sexual Assault Counseling
Class will be held at the Klehm Arboretum, 2715 S. Main
$5.00 suggested minimum donation,
dress comfortably.
Call Debbie at 319-4285 to register
FEBRUARY IS HEART MONTH
Join us for a Lunch ‘n Learn
American Heart Association
Presenter: Valerie L. Tippitt
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Room 510, County Administration
Building
12:00 pm -1:00 pm
Call Human Resources at 319-4285 with
questions.
WINNEBAGO COUNTY
BLOOD DRIVE
Thursday, February 21, 2013
11:00 am -5:00 pm
404 Elm Street
All donors are eligible for a drawing!
Prizes are: 1-$50 gas card and
2-$25 gas cards!
Watch for more details to come!
Call Human Resources at 319-4285
with questions.
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Contributor: Deb Crozier
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Winnebago County Public Safety Summit
The Winnebago County Public Safety
Summit was held on January 16th,
2013 at the Chicago-Rockford International Airport.
Police from around Winnebago County gathered with a panel of criminal
justice professionals to explore
means to enhance their crime-fighting
tactics.
This first crime summit brought together more than 90 local law enforcement, criminal justice and elected leaders focusing on cooperative
police practices.
Winnebago County Chairman Scott
Christiansen closed the forum with a
list of 10 potential steps for law enforcement to take.
This was the first in a series of crime
summits to be held.
Distinguished speakers included Ryan Glew, Thomas Fleming, Larry Sachs,
Chairman Christiansen, Jack Cutrone, David Bradford, and Steve Peterson
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Contributor: Tom Jakeway
February 2013
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Winnebago County CASA Program
403 Elm Street
Rockford, IL 61101
Telephone: 815-319-6880
Fax: 815-319-6881
WINNEBAGO COUNTY (Court Appointed Special Advocate) CASA PROGRAM
WELCOMES NEW CASAs
Rockford, IL – Winnebago County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program recently welcomed 12 new CASA volunteers. After
completion of class instruction, they were sworn in by Judge Mary Linn Green.
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The graduates are: Mike Harvey, Kathy Hoople, Carrie Holmes, Nancy Borchardt, Lauria Johnson, Sehade Sejdini,
Amy Reul, Tina Nunez, Kathy Laird, Pat Fausett, Peter Damby, and Sharon Pickett.
CASA is a program which provides the Juvenile Abuse & Neglect Court Judge with trained community volunteers to serve as Guardians ad litem
for abused and neglected children. CASA volunteers advocate for the best interests of a child; the goal of every CASA volunteer is a safe, permanent home for each child. For more information about CASA, please call the CASA office at 815-319-6880 or visit our website,
www.winnebagocountycasa.org. A new class will begin soon.
Our mission is to assist the Court in seeking the best interests of abused and neglected children through court-appointed volunteer advocacy.
A CASA Volunteer Speaks Out
“I love being a bridge between the child and their hope for tomorrow, their chance at a better future. …It’s about giving back to the most
vulnerable members of our society. If you don’t know what your purpose in life is, you can look at being a CASA”.
Lift Up A Child’s Voice.
A Child’s Life.
( L to R: Mike Harvey, Kathy Hoople, Roseann Cannariato (Program Director), Carrie Holmes, Nancy Borchardt, Lauria Johnson, Judge Mary Linn Green, Fred Muehlfelder (Chair, CASA Board of Directors),
Sehade Sejdini, Amy Reul, Tina Nunez, Kathy Laird, Pat Fausett, Peter Damby, & Joan Young (CASA Advocate Rep on Board of Directors). Sharon Pickett is not shown in photo.
Contributor Zan Picchioni
February 2013
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NEWS RELEASE
From:
Zan Picchioni, Administrative Assistant
Date:
1/21/13
Re:
CASA Spring 2013 Training Announcement
at the CASA Office
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO FIGHT CHILD ABUSE
AND NEGLECT IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY
Rockford, IL – I am for the child. Be a CASA volunteer. Winnebago County Court
Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) will hold Spring Training beginning April 2013.
A commitment of 1-1/2 years to 2 years is required following training in order to keep
consistency in the lives of the children with whom you’ll be working. Volunteers must
be 21 years of age with a high school diploma or GED. A criminal background check
will also be done.
CASA represents children who have been abused and neglected, advocating for their best
interests in Juvenile Abuse & Neglect Court, with the goal of finding a safe, permanent
home for every child. A child in Winnebago County needs you to advocate for them in
court, needs you to listen to them, needs you to hear them. Over 1,500 cases come in to
Juvenile Abuse & Neglect Court each year, and our CASA volunteers are currently
advocating for 262 cases. Please give consideration to becoming a CASA.
Many of our CASAs who advocate for CASA children work full time. If you are
interested in becoming a volunteer, or have questions about the program, call the CASA
office at 815-319-6880 and view our website, www.winnebagocountycasa.org.
Contributor Zan Picchioni
February 2013
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What to do with that used toner cartridge?
Inkjet and laser toner cartridges are being collected for recycling. All proceeds
go to the Winnebago County Animal Services Auxiliary. Please send cartridges to
Melissa Kotrba at the Sheriff’s Administration Office (319-6000) or to Winnebago
County Animal Services. So far this year, the recycling program has raised $77.00
and kept as many cartridges out of our landfill. Thank you to everyone who has
participated in this effort. (Note: No Cartridge World cartridges please. They are
not accepted by the recycling company.)
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What a colorful treat for Valentine’s !
Recipe corner
Berry Trifle (BHG recipes)
Submitted by Liz Asprooth
Yields – 8-10 servings / Prep time: 25mins / Chill time: 4 hours
Ingredients
1 4-serving size package of instant vanilla pudding mix
2 Cups milk
1 8oz cream cheese, softened
1 6oz container vanilla yogurt
1 10 3/4oz frozen loaf pound cake, thawed and cubed (3/4in cubes)
6 cups strawberries, quartered
2 cups blueberries and/or raspberries
1 recipe Berry Sauce (below)
Directions
Prepare pudding mix according to package directions using the milk; set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and yogurt with an electric mixer on
medium speed until smooth; stir in pudding
To assemble trifle, in a 2 1/2 to 3-quart glass bowl, layer 1/3 of the cake cubes, 1/3
of the pudding mixture and 1/3 of the strawberries and blueberries/raspberries.
Repeat layers twice. Cover and chill 4 to 24 hours. Spoon Berry Sauce onto individual serving plates; top with trifle. Makes 8 –10 servings.
Berry Sauce (BHG recipes)
Yields - 1 Cup
Ingredients
2 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) strawberries or raspberries
2-3 Tbsp of sugar
1 Tbsp raspberry liqueur, rum, or orange juice
Directions
In a blender or food processor, combine fruit, sugar, and liquid. Cover and blend or
process until smooth. If desired, press sauce through a fine–mesh sieve to remove
seeds. Cover and chill until serving time or up to 24 hours.
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Trash and Treasures
Looking to Sell
Duplex for Rent in Stillman Valley to a person or couple who wants to still live on their own but needs some
assistance. We will assist you with grocery shopping, laundry, mail and trash pickup. No smoking /No
pets. Call 815-262-0535. (2/13)
Two matching bookcases/display cabinets with glass doors and shelves. Top part is removable. Painted
distressed ivory on the outside, green on the inside and on the front trim. Interior light fixtures. $150 each.
Contact Alison at 815-319-4718 or 815-222-8744. (1/13)
1994 Cadillac Eldorado, Black with leather interior, Sun Roof, Fully loaded, Low miles
Excellent condition $4,000 For more info & pictures, call Carol at 815-972-7200 (11/12)
Eureka Vacuum Cleaner - Max-Power with all the attachments – HEPA-Filter – 5 Months Old.
Hardly Used – $80.00
Call Roseann @ 815-877-4981 or 815- 742-3146 (11/12)
Six and a half foot bar. Excellent condition 4 bar stools included $75.00. Call Cheri @ 815-319-4763 (w)
or 815-229-5497 (h). (11/12)
Beautiful home near Swedish American Hospital. Natural woodwork, newer roof, NEW aluminum. Fedco
windows (6 mths old). Aluminum siding. 4 month old stove and frig may be purchased separately. Beautiful
well maintained yard. Must see to appreciate. Call Cheri @ 815-319-4763 (w) or 815-229-5497 (h).
(11/12)
** Remember, if you have anything you would like to sell or advertise on our Trash & Treasures
page, please get that information to Liz Asprooth at [email protected]
Contributor: Liz Asprooth
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GET TO KNOW ME
Name: Jerry Latin
Department: Winnebago County Highway Department
My Position: Equipment Operator Senior
What do you like about your job? I really enjoy my co-workers; we have a lot of fun.
FAVORITES:
TV
- Golf channel & sci-fi channel
Movie / Book - Sci-fi movies
Music – Smooth jazz lover
Food/Restaurant - Any seafood / Red Lobster
Favorite place to go in Winnebago County? – Any and all of the golf courses in the County
I enjoy? - Golf, playing on the computer, poker, enjoying breakfast with my golf members on Saturday mornings, music and cooking
People would be surprised to know: That as long as I played football I don’t care to watch it as much anymore.
I graduated from Rockford East in 1971 and then attended Northern Illinois University (NIU) from 1971-1975
were I majored in physical education and received a minor in history. From 1975 to 1978 I played professional
football for the St. Louis Cardinals that are now known as the Arizona Cardinals. From 1978 to 1979 I played
professional football for the LA Rams that are now known as the St. Louis Rams. I moved back to Rockford
and began working at the Winnebago County Highway Department in 1980 as a Patrolman and then a Truck
Driver and now an Equipment Operator Senior.
33 year County employee
JERRY LATIN
Contributor: Tracy Robinson
February 2013
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CRITTER CORNER
Celebrating Cats!
Mad Max
Otto
Otto is adorable, playful and needs a
home. You can adopt him at Petsmart in
Machesney Park. 8-9 weeks old.
A300523 $85 to adopt..
Mad Max is a sweet boy who loves to
be petted. Maybe you have an
available for lap for him! You can
adopt this 4 yr old boy at Terri’s Aqua
land in Roscoe, IL.
A301831 $40 to adopt.
Finnegan is fun-loving, affectionate,
curious and lots of energy. Sure to
provide you with years of
entertainment and love. You can
adopt him at Petsmart in Machesney
Park. 3 months old.
A300179 $85 to adopt.
Tisha
Sidney
3 month old Fletcher is a high energy,
affectionate boy who is curious about
everything. You can adopt him at
Petsmart in Machesney Park.
A300180 $85 to adopt..
Spaying and
Neutering Saves
Lives!
Tisha is an active, curious and playful
7-month old kitten. Gets along with
other cats and seems to enjoy children.
She’s a Lonely Hearts Club kitten, so
you get $15 off her adoption (thanks to
the volunteer auxiliary!) A297285
Contributor: Donna Apgar
Sidney is a 2 yr old female who comes
with her own scrapbook made by her
foster mom. Sydney came in with
kittens. They al have homes, now
Sidney needs her furever home. She’s
very loving and sweet. A298518 $40
to adopt.
Microchip Your
Cat!
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