May 2012 - Winnebago County

May 2012
county
chatter
A Publication Exclusively for Winnebago County Em-
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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 .
INSIDE
THIS
ISSUE
COUNTY CHATTER TEAM
Liz Asprooth—Health Dept.
Tom Jakeway—Circuit Court
Gina Koeller—Recorders Office
Terri Wiegert—Human Resources
2
About the Chatter
Julie Worley—Regional Planning
3-4 “Guess Who” winner and
April contest
5-6 Announcements & Birthdays
Here are few simple ways for you to get
involved & participate!
> Join the Chatter committee—
7-11 Health Corner
-we meet the 2nd Wednesday @ 10-11am,
12
Administration Building, Room 303
United Way
13-15 Department News!Memorial Hall, DoIT, CASA training
16-24 Calendar /events / tips /
recipes
25-27 Trash and Treasures
28-29 Critter Corner
30
Get To Know Me
31 DoIT
>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
Can you ―GUESS WHO”?????
Chatter – May edition
A
C
B
Joe Bruscato
Sally Claassen
Thomas Klein
State’s Attorney
Director of Purchasing
Circuit Court
Can you “GUESS WHO”?????
Chatter – May edition
A
B
C
Kim Ponder
Paul Larrick
Tami Goral
Steve Chapman
Joe Vanderwerff
Sheriff Meyers
Sue Mroz
Lisa Petersen
Lisa Gonzales
Dave Peterson
Pam Antinucci
Liz Asprooth
Lori Hinueber
Bill Crowley
Tom Klein
Employees - match up the picture with the correct name.
Send completed form to Human Resources by the 23rd of the current month.
All employees who submit the correct answers will be entered into
a drawing for a gift card!
Complete your guesses for the May issue of the County Chatter.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Employee’s
Printed Name__________________________________________Department_________________________
A. _______________________
B. _this could be you________
C. _______________________
Limit one entry per employee per month
__________________________________________________________________________________________
We would love to feature YOU! If you are interested in being in the “Guess Who” section of the County Chatter,
please submit 2 photos (preferably one under the age of two and a recent photo. Submit pictures
(as JPEG file) to [email protected]. Deadline for photos is 23rd of current month.
The County Chatter Team is interested in spotlighting you!
If you have any special events occurring in your life, such as weddings. anniversaries, graduations, or military recognitions, and would like to submit an announcement for publication in the upcoming County Chatter, please forward the
information to us at [email protected]. Photos accompanying announcements are encouraged but certainly not required.
Our very own shining stars!
Congratulations to Rachel Albrechtson,
licensed Clinical Professional Counselor for
Court Services at the Resources Intervention
Center.
Rachel has received The Star Award from the
Rockford Chapter of the National Alliance on
Mental Illness (NAMI).
Rachel believes her nomination was from a
client who said ―Rachel was not only a counselor, but also a friend to the mentally ill.‖
Congratulations to Kassi Watkins, this year winner of the
"Young at Heart" button design. Kassi is a sophomore at
Harlem High school and the
youngest person to have won
this competition. Kassi is the
daughter of Angie (Finance) &
Curt Leszczynski.
"Congratulations "KC"
we are very proud of
you!!!!" Mom.
May Birthdays
* May 1
* May 8
* May 18
* May 24
Caroline Cossey
Christina Hyland
Joseph Doty
Keeyonta Wellmaker
Thomas Keegan
Tonya Shanks
Arnetter Mcclinton
Jerry Molinoski
Ross Chapman
Stacey Bixby
Clarissa Jackson
Kurt Ditzler
Sheila Yates
Tracy Porter
* May 19
* May 25
Gerald Hickey
Margie Mullins
Shelly Gander
James Hilliger
* May 9
Sarah Dahlen
Victoir Wilder
* May 2
* May 10
Andrea Tack
Kathy Kindred
Randal Olson
Wayne Vlk
Wendy Owano
Brian Forcier
* May 11
* May 3
Denise Salazar
Lawrence Gustafson
Leah Nelson
Paula Flores
James Hughes
Jill Bons
* May 12
* May 4
Anthony Graceffa
Jeffrey Schroeder
Kay Olson
Kyle Cordek
Mary Herring
Rose Long
Becky Pederson
George Anne Duckett
Philomena Knipprath
Tracie Vasseur
* May 20
Billy Stimpson
G Helmold
James Packard
Lawanda Brooker
Linda Boeke
Mary Horn
Timothy Speer
Vikki Hatcher
Wendell Johnson
* May 13
* May 21
Doreen Ampong
Nichole Vaccaro
Peter Dalpra
Chrishauna King
Clarence Saulters
Debby Starnes
Frank Ventre
Nancy Schultz
Quintin Mcgee
Robert Rowe
* May 5
Andrew York
Heath Engelkens
Robert Tumminaro
Theresa Grennan
Terri Wiegert
Thomas Lawson
* May 15
Catherine Smoody
Isidro Barrios
Kenneth Austin
Peggy Wagenknecht
Tasha Harmon
* May 6
* May 16
Lawrence Didier
Margaret Delgado
David Johnson
Tina Wilke
Veronica Guzman
Charles Fiddis
Darren Johnson
Sarah Brown
Sheila Johnson
Trenton Ostergard
Anthony Podraza
Gail Johnson
Patricia Guarino
* May 28
Cynthia Baxter-Pond
Patrick Bruce
Sean Koenig
Taryn Marko
Thomas Berry
* May 29
Craig Westland
Gina Tarara
Richard Pollack
* May 22
Charles O'Keefe
Daniel Johnson
Debbie Moton
Jasper St Angel
Mary Welden
Sonia Eichstaedt
* May 7
James Kennay
Jeffrey Ciaccio
Rebekah Provost-Emmons
Richard Gambini
Ruben Hernandez
Troy Krup
* May 26
* May 30
Chad Gallagher
Diane Collins
Rachel Phillips
Russell Kirby
* May 31
* May 17
* May 23
Jason Johnsen
Kevin Brenz
Kyle Duque
Dennis Hill
Jon Arends
Richard Penticoff
Robert Lukowski
Traci Stamm
Amanda Svartoien
Michael Smirz
If you do not wish
your birthday listed,
please contact Human
Resources at 319-4285
Health
Contributor: Deb Crozier
Corner
Walking Map:
A map for Downtown Walking Routes has been created
to help you track the miles you walk! (See next page)
The Wellness Committee, with the help from WinGIS,
has designed the map to give you an idea of different
walking routes in the downtown area. Get out on your break,
at lunch or even after work and enjoy!
Wellness Committee Members are…
Sally Claassen, Purchasing / Yaira Barrios, Sheriff’s Dept.
Rebecca Heaslip, Chief Probation / Barbara Clark, Circuit Court
Don Gasparini, Jr. Sheriff’s Dept. / Candy Manning, River Bluff
Tammy Rieger, Health Dept. / Rosemary Sciortino-Bloom, Health
Angie Smith, Supervisor of Assessments / Brenda Quade, State’s Attorney
Peggy Schmidt, Circuit Clerk / Sue Smith, Adult Probation
Julie Worley, Regional Planning / Esther Larks, River Bluff
Roseann Canova, Human Resources / Elizabeth Wiegert, Health Department
Debbie Crozier, Human Resources
Look for the employee wellness
survey in the month of May!
Your input is appreciated!
Winnebago County Wellness Committee
Health
Corner
Contributors: Deb Crozier & the WinGIS team
47 Million Americans have quit smoking
... ...YOU CAN, TOO ! !
Health
Corner
LOW COST, PROVEN-EFFECTIVE METHODS
WCHD provides both classes or individual counseling to help you quit smoking.
Our programs also
provide low-cost nicotine replacement products (patches, gum or lozenges) to combat your addiction to
nicotine. The skills and techniques you learn in the classes or counseling sessions will help you address
the behavioral issues that play such an important role in your use of tobacco products.
To Register or to Request More Info contact
the WCHD Tobacco Programs Coordinator
@
815-720-4269
OR
at
[email protected]
@ 1-866-QUIT-YES (1–866–784-8937)
For free, confidential phone counseling on how to quit smoking.
Any of the above options are available to you –
To truly make a difference in your life and in your health.
Funding support has been provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health
Contriburors: Deb Crozier & Larry Didier
OR CALL the
Contributor: Deb Crozier
Health
Corner
Health
Corner
According the federal government Diabetes affects over 25 million people in the United States. The long term complications of
diabetes when not treated effectively can be severe and include
the increased possibility of: kidney disease, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and circulatory issues that often can lead to amputation.
Recognizing that this condition can be difficult to manage and in
an effort to provide resources to our workforce, Winnebago County has begun a Physician-directed pilot program designed to assist health plan members with diabetes to manage their condition. The program is purely voluntary, completely confidential,
costs you nothing, and does not require you to change your doctor. The program will provide one on one Nurse or Physician interaction that will assist diabetics in better understanding how
to manage this condition and comply with their doctor’s plan of
care.
The County hopes that by providing this resource will help our
employees with diabetes increase their quality of life. If you are
on the Winnebago County group insurance and interested in participating in this program, or have questions, please call Rhonda
Bond at Williams Manny (815/229-8950).
Contributor: Deb Crozier
Let’s Make a
“CHANGE”
Winnebago County will be doing a collection for
spare change to benefit the 84 United Way
funded programs at 48 local agencies. Please
remember this drive when emptying your
pockets and cleaning out drawers.
This drive is not limited to Winnebago County
Employees. All those entering the public
facilities are able to participate.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Canisters will be in your department starting Monday, April 9, 2012 and
we will be collecting through the end of the year!
Contact Rebecca Heaslip at 815-319-6292 or
[email protected] if you need more information.
Contributor: Rebecca Heaslip
Contributor: Leah Nelson
was held Saturday,
April 14th .
Many teams participated including the DoIT
department!
Great job guys!
Contributors: Dan Magers & Perry Weatherford
The Annual Dodge Ball
Tournament benefiting
Children’s Safe Harbor
DoIT Team donate their time for a great cause !
WINNEBAGO COUNTY CASA
SPRING TRAINING CLASSES BEGIN
Winnebago County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) offers training twice a
year, and, just recently, spring training began. Training is approximately 35 hours and
usually occurs two to three days per week, with each session lasting 3 hours. The training program covers ten classes including an Orientation, and a minimum of two hours of
courtroom observation. Volunteers are taught about: the court process from local judges
and attorneys; the Department of Children and Family Services and other social service
providers; and topics including physical and sexual abuse and domestic violence are addressed. Training also covers issues of cultural awareness, child development, report writing and effective advocacy techniques. The next training classes will begin in October,
2012.
Once training & courtroom observation has been completed, a swearing in ceremony is
held to welcome in the new class of CASA volunteers. CASA volunteers are now ready
to take a case (each case represents a child).
In general, what does the CASA volunteer do? A trained CASA volunteer gathers information for the court. He or she then recommends to the judge what the child needs to
be safe and what is in the child’s best interests. The Judge reads the CASA reports as
well as the agency reports, taking all reports into consideration when making a decision
concerning the child. A CASA’s goal is to find a safe, permanent home for every child
he/she represents.
To become a CASA you must be at least 21 & be a high school graduate or have a
GED. A commitment of two years is asked in order to remain with the child during the
entire time the child’s case is in court.
If you’re interested in becoming a CASA, would like to sign up for the fall training, or
would like more information about our CASA Program, please contact our office at 815
-319-6880. Or you may visit us online at www.winnebagocountycasa.org. You can also
find us on facebook.
Contributor: Zan Picchioni
Here are some of the things happening…...
May 2012 Activities
May 1st – May Day
May 5th – Cinco de Mayo
May 5th – Spring Metals & Electronics Drive (KNIB) 9 to 3 Machesney
Park Mall South Parking Lot (No TV’s)
May 5th – American Heart Association Heart Walk at Rock Valley College
May 6th – Kites in Flight at Southwest Community Park from 11 to 2
More info @ rockfordparkdistrict.org
May 12th – Spring Clothing Drive from 9 to 2 Check location @
www.knib.org/programs/recycling-center
th
May 13 – Mother’s Day
May 25 through 28th – Young at Heart Festival on the Loves Park City
Hall grounds More info @ Youngatheartfestival.com
May 28th – Memorial Day
Submitted by Liz Asprooth
Upcoming Winnebago County Employee’s Association Event
May 13:
Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers @ Miller Park
in Milwaukee.
Watch for the On The Waterfront ticket sale
coming in August !
For information , please contact Bill Vedra at 815-516-2981.
Contributor: Bill Vedra
Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department
Annual Golf Play Day
Sponsored by
The Fraternal Order of Police Union (F.O.P.)
Lodge 50
It’s that time of year again to dust off the clubs and get back on the greens. It’s also time for the annual F.O.P. Golf
Play Day. The Fraternal Order of Police Union, Lodge 50, will be hosting the annual golf play day on June 29th, 2012
at Westlake Village Golf Course.
The Fraternal Order of Police Union, Lodge 50, is an organization of sworn law enforcement officers of Winnebago
County. Each year a portion of the proceeds from the golf play day is donated toward local charities. This past year
the F.O.P. Lodge 50 made contributions toward the Harlem Township Toy Drive, Toys for Tots, the Special Olympics,
the Roy Gayle Baseball Park, and local youth teams. We hope to continue to support our local organizations and
youth groups.
The F.O.P. members, friends and families would like to thank you for your past support and donations for this annual
event. This year we anticipate achieving another successful golf play day. We are currently looking for sponsors for
the F.O.P. Golf Play Day.
The F.O.P. Golf Play Day should be a sellout event, which means excellent advertising for all sponsoring companies.
This year there are four different sponsoring levels which are listed below:
Platinum ($1,000)
Gold ($500)
Silver ($300)
Bronze ($100)
Four Hole Sponsorships
Name on Banner
Name on Event T-shirt
Golf Foursome to Event
Two Hole Sponsorships
Name on Banner
Name on Event T-shirt
Golf Foursome to Event
Hole Sponsorship
Hole Sponsorship
Name on Banner
Name on Banner
Name on Event T-shirt
Sponsorships can be made by check, payable to F.O.P. Lodge 50. Donations and sponsorships can be picked up in
person or sent to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department, in care of Deputy C. Smoot, 300 Machesney Road,
Machesney Park, Illinois 61115. For further information or to be a sponsor, contact Deputy C. Smoot at
815.877.5519. Your support will be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
F.O.P Lodge 50
Golf Committee
Contributor: Deputy Smoot
The
F.O.P. LODGE 50 presents the
2012 GOLF PLAY DAY
At
Westlake Village Golf Course
Friday, June 29th
Registration at 12:00pm, Shotgun Start at 1:00pm
$75.00 per Person (Dinner and Beverages Included)
$20.00 Dinner Only
Limited to first 144 paid golfers
For More Information Contact:
Deputy C. Smoot 815.871.8283
Entry Forms Due by Friday, June 8th
Player #1: _________________________________ T-shirt Size: ____
Player #2: _________________________________ T-shirt Size: ____
Player #3: _________________________________ T-shirt Size: ____
Player #4: _________________________________ T-shirt Size: ____
Phone #: ____________________
Phone #: ____________________
Phone #: ____________________
Phone #: ____________________
Make Checks Payable to FOP Lodge 50 and Send to:
Deputy C Smoot
300 Machesney Road
Machesney Park, IL 61115
Contributor: Deputy Smoot
Contributor: Lisa Petersen
*Rate based on credit score,
length of term and use of
specific RMECU services.
**Loan amounts over $20,000.
www.rmecu.net
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
—we all make a difference ! —
When navigating a shopping center parking lot, save gas and
add a little exercise into you errands by parking in the remote areas. These areas are often free of cars waiting for
other cars to pull out, pedestrian traffic, and the slow shoppers that are looking for the next closest parking spot.
The threat of icy roads during
the Spring and Summer is
remote, so take those salt and
sand bags out of your car. It
amazes me to see people with
these items still in their
vehicles in the middle of
Summer!
Lighten your load to save gas.
When at the gas station and you want a nice cold
pop, skip the soda fountain and bottled pop, go
for pop sold in aluminum cans. Twelve ounces
more than likely will satisfy your cravings, help
you avoid those extra calories, and allow you to
put some extra spending money in your pocket by
recycling the cans you
collect.
Contributor Paul Larrick
Recipes
Berry-Topped Stars Recipe
Prep Time: 45 minutes, Bake Time-10minutes plus cooling.
Yields– 24 servings
Ingredients
1 tube (18 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough, softened
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
24 small fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
4 large kiwifruit, peeled and sliced or 1 cup fresh blueberries
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Directions
In a small bowl, beat cookie dough and flour until combined. Roll on a lightly
floured surface to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. star-shaped cookie
cutter.
 Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or
until edges are golden brown. Cool for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to
cool completely.
 For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until
smooth. Set aside 1-2 tablespoons. Spread remaining frosting over cookies. Place
five strawberry slices on each cookie. Using reserved frosting, attach one kiwi
slice or 4-5 blueberries to each. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 dozen.
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Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 150 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 119 mg sodium, 19 g ca
hydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.
Submitted by Liz Asprooth
Memorial Day Party Planning Tips
Although Memorial Day has simply come to symbolize the start of summer for many people, its true purpose is to
honor the men and women who lost their lives while serving our country. Here are a few ways you can observe
the real meaning of Memorial Day with your family:
 Take time to explain the meaning of Memorial Day to children or grandchildren.
 Proudly fly the American flag.
 Take your family to a Memorial Day parade in your community.
 Place a donation in an American Legion kettle and get a red poppy for your lapel.
 Make a point of attending a ceremony at the local war memorial.
Stop by a local cemetery and place flags on the graves of fallen soldiers.
When dining outdoors on Memorial Day or July 4th, show your patriotic colors with a red, white and blue table
trim.
 First, cover your picnic or patio table with a white tablecloth, allowing it to hang over the sides of the table.
You can use cloth if you choose, but disposable paper tablecloths are less expensive and require no laundering
afterward. They can be found at variety and party supply stores.
 Next, gather red and blue ribbon in assorted widths. Cut lengths of ribbon equal to the length of the tablecloth.
Center the widest ribbon down the length of the table. Place a bit of double-stick tape on the underside of the ribbon at each edge of the table. Add additional ribbons on each side of the wide ribbon, and tape as before. Trim the
ribbons even with the tablecloth.
 Now cut lengths of ribbon equal to the width of the table. Place them across the width of the table between
each place setting, weaving them through the lengthwise ribbons, and tape as before. Trim ribbons even with the
tablecloth.
 Place red and white geraniums in a patriotic container on the center of the table. Wrap tableware in a festive
napkin; tie in a bow with a contrasting ribbon.
Submitted by Liz Asprooth
Summer activities take us and
our food outdoors, so it is
important to follow some simple
food safety guidelines to prevent
harmful bacteria from rapidly
multiplying in the warm
weather and causing foodborne
illness.
Summer Food
Safety
From the store to home
Come & get it!

When shopping, get your refrigerated and frozen
items last, right before checkout.

Separate raw meat and poultry from other food in
your shopping cart.

In hot weather (85°F and above), food
should not sit out for more than one
hour.
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Serving dishes should contain smaller
portions. If necessary, replenish portions using clean dishes.
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Use plastic bags for raw meat & poultry.

Plan to drive directly home from the grocery
store.
Serve food quickly from the cooler and
put it back in the cooler as soon as possible.
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Refrigerate perishable food within two hours (one
hour in hot weather).
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Consider taking a cooler with ice or gel packs if
you have a long drive.

Once home, place meat and poultry in the
refrigerator immediately. Freeze meat and poul-
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Taking it home

Put perishable foods back in the cooler
immediately after eating. Perishable
foods left out over two hours (or over
one hour in hot weather) may not be
safe and should be discarded.
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If perishables were kept on ice (except
during cooking & serving), and the
event was no longer than four or five
hours, you should be able to save the
leftovers if there is still enough ice (or
if your gel packs or other cooling devices are still cold).
Winnebago County Health Department
401 Division Street
P.O. Box 4009
Rockford, IL 61110
Phone: 815-720-4000
Web: www.wchd.org
Also find us on Facebook
and Twitter (@winncohealth)!
Submitted by Liz Asprooth
Trash and Treasures
Looking to Sell
Crocheted handbags - Please visit www.mymadel.com Yazmin Chacon 815-319-4658. (4/12)
Antique Baby Cradle - Handmade in the 1950’s. Good condition. No mattress. Asking $45. Call Jared @
815-262-8404. (4/12)
Solid Oak Entertainment Center - 96x72x24 in new condition. Picture is available. Contact Michelle at
815-978-3177. (4/12)
Living Quarters Kids Full/Queen Auburn Striped Quilt Set, Brand New/Never Used. Includes One Quilt and
2 shams - Stripes are dark blue, light blue, yellow, red, olive green, white & orange; $40.00. Call Sue Fuller
at 720-4213. (4/12)
House for Sale: 5045 Silver Fox Trail in Deer Point Estates, Newly remodeled 4 bedrooms, 3 bath ranch
w/finished exposed LL. All new & updated: Granite, Ceramic, Carpet, Paint, Lighting & Fixtures, H20.
Beautiful screened porch & 7 zone rain bird irrigation system. Great corner lot, Location, Value and
Amenities. For a flyer with picture, call Roseann Canova at 319-4230 or Joey Canova - Realtor at Re/Max
at 815-637-1600 or 815-520-0090. (4/12)
Handmade craft items - Casserole totes, fabric coasters, potato pamperer, paperback book carriers,
Christmas ornaments, and other items. Call Bonnie at 720- 4026. (4/12)
2.36 acres of vacant land in Indian Mountain Subdivision in Park County, Colorado. This land is ready to
build on. 80 miles from Denver and 40 miles from Breckenridge. Go to www.impoa.net for information on
the area. Price $ 4,700.00 Contact Dennis Olson at 815-319-4738 or cell phone 815-262-0830. (4/12)
Selmer Omega gold alto saxophone purchased brand new in 2007 /2008 for 1,300.00. It was used for 2
years; almost like new….will sell for 400.00 or best offer. 815‐720‐4351…Jeannie Alonzo . (4/12)
Smitty’s Auto Repair and Service - Fair & Honest automotive repair. Call 815-262-8404. (4/12)
** 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]
Trash and Treasures
Looking to Sell
Original acrylic paintings available, assorted sizes, most done by Mike Macocco, have some other originals
done by local favorites Axel Cruz (ceramic/painting) and watercolorist Betty Jacobsen. Have portfolio to
show, contact Mike at 720-4085 or [email protected]. (4/12)
15 foot Force 5 sailboat - great for Pierce Lake sailing, and racing for those who are so inclined. In near
perfect condition with a trailer and all the fittings. Loads of fun for a beginning sailor or an old Salt. Photos
on request. Asking $1500 Wendy Larson 815 319 4700. (4/12)
NEEDING CAR REPAIR? Call me for a free quote, very reasonable…Melvin “Bubba” at (815) 904-5892.
(4/12)
Seeking part time cleaning opportunity and/or assisting in elder care - Call Theresa @ 815-980-3996.
(4/12)
24 HR Emergency Service, Snow Removal & Salting, Senior Citizen Discounts, Seasonal Contracts
Available. Call Gary @ 815-713-6599. (4/12)
Looking to Buy
Looking for a Used Verizon phone (can’t be a pre-pay phone) to purchase. Contact Julia at 815-720-4314.
(4/12)
Want to buy a Honda S90 Trail Bike. Any year, must have title and not too expensive. Call Yazmin
Chacon at 815-319-4658 (4/12)
Want to buy old ammunition boxes. Full or empty. Any brands or calibers. Call Jared @ 815-262-8404.
(4/12)
Gently used rock band t-shirts, preferably vintage 70-80’s bands. Aerosmith, Cheap Trick, ACDC, Pink
Floyd, etc. Size Men’s L or XL and/or Albums. Call Lori at Highway 319-4014. (4/12)
** 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]
Contact Jason at (815)608-3175
Jason and Wendy Barthel will be hosting a charity yard sale on May 18-19. All proceeds
from this yard sale will be donated equally to 3 organizations:
Compassion International www.compassion.com
Samaritan’s Purse http://www.samaritanspurse.org
Faith Community Church Food Pantry and Free Medical Clinic http://www.faithchurchofdavis.org/
Donations of all types will be kindly received and greatly appreciated. Thank you in
advance for your kindness and compassion. May God bless you for your generosity!
Contributor: Jason Barthel
CRITTER CORNER
Winnebago County Animal Services
WhitneyKelly
Britney
Graydon
FRONT DECLAWED.....Graydon is
the name we gave this large,
longhaired 6 year old kitty. He's an
affectionate, people cat and loves to
be brushed. We think this boy has
some Maine Coon too. Come and
meet him today! 6 years old.
A285142 $40.
Hi - my name is Whitney. I'm an
independent, energetic girl. The staff
and volunteers continue to work with
me, and I'm finding that when I'm
calm and sit I'm told I'm a "good girl"
and I get rubbed. I'll need continued
training, but who among us is
perfect?
I am a sassy 4 yr old black female
cat. Because I'm so curious and
playful, I can't sit still long enough
to be held and cuddled. I'm still very
affectionate though, and I very much
want to be part of a forever family. I
just have lots of play and exploring
to do too! I also have lots to say, so
stop in and we'll have a chat! Come
and meet me today! $40
Lil Thunder
Boo
Bear
Sheba
Lil Thunder is a friendly, outgoing
little boy kitty who seems to love
people. He's a handsome boy with
long hair and a fluffy tail. May have
some Maine Coon or Norwegian
Forest Cat in his family history. 2
years old
A285492 $40
SPAY
NEUTER
WCASROCK.ORG
Hi - my name is Sheba. The staff
and volunteers think I'm a pretty
smart dog, but I'm a bit shy/reserved
(don't judge me by simply looking in
my cage - since I'm shy, I tend to
bark when a strange face is looking
at me so they'll give me some space).
The staff plays games with me, like
putting a treat on the floor and
making me sit and wait before I can
go over and get it They tell me I act
like I'm part hound, since I use my
nose so much. I'm pretty athletic,
and would probably enjoy agility
training. Looking for new parents
that will engage me mentally and
physically. 1-1/2 yrs old.
A283008 $110.
White
Whitie is nervous with new people
but warms up. He will come and sit
with you after a few minutes. Kind
of wants to jump up on you but is not
sure. An adult only home for Whitie
is recommended.
A285568 $110
All cat and dog adoptions include
vaccinations for distemper and rabies, Winnebago County rabies tag,
microchip, spay/neuter, flea and tick
treatment, worming, and bag of food.
Dogs are heartworm tested and puppies are tested for parvovirus.
Contributor: Donna Apgar
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Working Together We Save More Lives
What’s Next?
August 1, 2012 through October 31, 2012, we must save 300 or more lives than we did
in 2011 to be eligible for grant funding from $1,000 to $100,000.
How can you help?
1) Adopt a cat or dog from Winnebago County Animal Services.
2 Tell your friends, family, and co-workers to adopt from Winnebago County Animal
Services.
Winnebago County Animal Services
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Contributor: Donna Apgar
GET TO KNOW ME
MY POSITION: Administrative Clerk in County Clerk
Office
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT YOUR JOB? Working
with the public
FOR FUN? Karaoke (I think I can sing!)
FAVORITES:
TV Two and 1/2 Men, Big Bang Theory, and all
Law and Order shows
Music old school, R&B, Gospel, and a little bit of
country
Movie / Book -”The Temptations” & “Imitation of
Life” /
the Bible
Food/Restaurant Italian, Mexican, Asian, and of
course, Soul Food!
M & M’s — peanut butter
AVA TURNER
FAVORITE PLACE TO GO IN WINCO? Winnebago
County Fair
PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW? I am
on a traveling bowling league and a member of
“TNTBA” - The National Travel Bowling Association.
DoIT Remote Support
As mentioned in last month’s Chatter submission, DoIT has fully launched our new
remote support tool known as GoToManage. Users will now see an icon on their desktop that looks like the one below.
When the icon is clicked, it will take you to DoIT’s remote support website,
http://support.wincoil.us where you will enter your name and the 9 digit support key
that will be provided to you by the technician.
Did you know that you can send text messages to a cell phone via email? There have
been several requests from individuals inquiring how to send a text to someone’s
phone via your email account.
1) You must know the cell phone number and the cell phone provider of the individual that you want to send a text to (i.e. Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, etc)
2) In the To: field enter the phone number (10 digit) and the email domain as set by
the provider. For example, if the persons phone number is 815-555-5555 and they use
Verizon, the email address would be [email protected].
3) Be advised text messages are limited to 160 characters or less. Anything more will
roll over into a second text message.
4) A complete list of domains for the different cell phone providers can be found at
the link below.
http://www.emailtextmessages.com/
Always Practice Safe Computing!
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