May 2015 - Winnebago County

May 2015
county
chatter
A Publication Exclusively for Winnebago County Employees
High-
Maintenance—Downtown Campus
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
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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.
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INSIDE
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ISSUE
COUNTY CHATTER COMMITTEE
Wendi Fosberg—Circuit Court
Ann Magee—Recorder’s Office
Terri Wiegert—Human Resources
COUNTY CHATTER CONTRIBUTORS
Cover ~ photo courtesy of
Judge Yarbrough
2 ~ About the Chatter
3-4 ~ Contest Winner and
New Contest!
5-6 ~ Birthdays and
Congratulations
7-15 ~What Happened ~
Donna Apgar—Animal Services
Debbie Crozier—Human Resources
Dee Dee Fassbinder—Circuit Court
Leanne Fetter—DoIT
Sue Fuller—Health Department
Paul Larrick—Auditor’s Office
Jeannie Thompson—River Bluff Nursing Home
Patrick Yarbrough—Circuit Court
Submission Deadline: 23rd of every month.
Submit your PDF file to [email protected]
Department &
Com munity News
16 ~ Health Corner
17 ~ Upcoming Events
18~ Trash and Treasures
19 ~ Recipes
20 ~ Get to Know Me
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Put the correct letter in the box under the corresponding photo.
Submit your entry to the Human Resources Department by April 23rd.
A. Statue downtown
B. Loves Park City Hall
C. US Federal Bldg
D. BMO Harris Center
E. Star Light Theatre
F. Sinnissippi Music Shell
G. Davis Park
H. Veteran’s Memorial Hall
I. New Wellness Center
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We will be featuring a contest each month until the end of the year. All correct entries for the
April—September contests will be entered in a drawing for a party* for 50 people at
Casey’s Pub. This drawing to be held in October.
*pizza & pasta
Rules: one entry per employee per contest & have fun!
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All employees who submit the correct answers will be entered
into a drawing for a $25 Jax Pub gift card!
Employee’s Printed Name__________________________________________Department_________________________
We will be featuring a contest each month until the end of the year. All correct entries for the
April—September contests will be entered in a drawing for a party* for 50 people at
Casey’s Pub. This drawing to be held in October.
*pizza & pasta
Rules: one entry per employee per contest & have fun!
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May Birthdays
* May 1
* May 8
* May 18
* May 24
Caroline Cossey
Nathan Statum
Arnetter Mcclinton
Amisha Wadia
Christina Hyland
Tonya Shanks
John Ashburn
Clarissa Jackson
Joseph Doty
Victor Files
Ross Chapman
Kurt Ditzler
Keeyonta Wellmaker
* May 9
Stacey Bixby
Sheila Yates
Thomas Keegan
Sarah Larson
* May 19
* May 25
Todd Houde
Victoir Wilder
John Cassioppi
James Hilliger
* May 2
* May 10
Margie Mullins
Nickolas Hitterman
Matthew Beattie
David King
* May 20
* May 26
Thomas Benjamin
* May 11
Billy Stimpson
Darren Johnson
Wayne Vlk
Christina Patterson
G Helmold
Sarah Stromberg
* May 3
Denise Salazar
Lawanda Brooker
Trenton Ostergard
Heather Darsie
Lawrence Gustafson
Linda Boeke
* May 27
Jill Bons
Paula Flores
Timothy Speer
Alexia Washington
* May 4
* May 12
Wendell Johnson
Gail Johnson
Andres Ortega
* May 21
Karalyn Nimmo
Kyle Cordek
Becky Pederson
April Robbins
* May 28
* May 5
Katherine Preston
Clarence Saulters
Cecilia Herrera-Magana
Andrew York
Sandra Hewitt
Debby Starnes
Cynthia Baxter-Pond
Brianna Smith
* May 13
Frank Ventre
Natalie Lewis
Heath Engelkens
Nichole Vaccaro
Robert Rowe
Sean Koenig
Theresa Grennan
Peter Dalpra
Tara Branom
Taryn Marko
Terri Wiegert
* May 14
* May 22
Thomas Berry
Thomas Lawson
Gary Magnuson
Burt Gerl
Victoria Baylis
* May 6
* May 15
Charles O'Keefe
* May 29
Margaret Delgado
Clinton Kellett
Daniel Johnson
Stephen Wright
Royal Wurm
Kenneth Austin
Debbie Moton
* May 30
* May 7
Peggy Wagenknecht
Jasper St Angel
Chad Gallagher
James Kennay
Tasha Harmon
Robert Redmond
Heather Lavin
Jeffrey Ciaccio
* May 16
* May 23
* May 31
Louise Thorpe
Ashley Marshall
Alison Lind
Amanda Svartoien
Lucas Mlsna
Daniel Ortega
Allison Graceffa
Michael Smirz
Rebekah Provost-Emmons
David Johnson
Dennis Hill
Steven Abbott
Troy Krup
Tina Wilke
Jessica Brown
Veronica Guzman
Robert Lukowski
* May 17
Therese Reeves
Jason Johnsen
Traci Stamm
If you do not wish for your birthday to appear in the County Chatter, contact
Human Resources at 815-319-4285 or [email protected].
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On January 27, Sarah (WinGIS) and
Eric Stromberg welcomed beautiful
Estelle. As Sarah puts it, “She
weighed a whopping 9.9 lbs. and
measured 21 inches long”.
Those receiving awards this year presented by Tom Klein, John Genens, and Tom Lawson
(not pictured), were left to right: Kayla Eisman, Yolonda Howard, Theresa Wills, Angel
Reshel, Bridy Ferguson, & Mirian Ramirez
Contributor: Dee Dee Fassbinder
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Health
Corner
Contributor: Deb Crozier
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On Saturday, April 11th, the annual Red Shoe Run was held at Northern Illinois University in Rockford. The main focus of the run is donor awareness.
Leanne Fetter, DoIT, organized a group, “Remembering Rob” in honor of her brother. Rob
had 4 transplants in his lifetime and passed away last year.
Leanne, Nita Crawford (Rob’s wife), and Terri
Wiegert (Human Resources) enjoyed a beautiful
morning and proudly completed the 3 mile walk
with Rob in mind.
l-r: Nita Crawford, Leanne Fetter, and Terri Wiegert
Stephanie Navarra
(Circuit Clerk) and her
friend Stephanie Clark has a great
time as they finished the Arbor
Dash. Although the course was
muddy and the weather cold,
they still made the best of it and
were all smiles!
l-r: Stephanie Navarra & Stephanie Clark
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Person-Centered
Care Story….
We would like to share an awesome story about Person-Centered Care demonstrated by Tammy Moore, CNA and Cynthia Steele who works in Housekeeping at
River Bluff.
Tammy had learned from one of our resident’s that his family brought him in
$70.00 for spending money and unfortunately he put it in his shirt pocket and
sent it down to the laundry to be cleaned. Once Tammy found out she and Cynthia began going through all the dirty linen for the nursing home, which is a ton I
might add. They located the money and returned it to the resident. This act of
kindness show’s how special our residents are to our staff.
Contributor: Monica Plymale
A huge thank you to both of you!
Terri Hileman receives her licensed
social worker credentials!
Terri’s job is to advocate for and help our residents gain access to resources while confronting their various personal
issues. Psychosocial support to clients especially those that
are emotionally distressed, have different health concerns
and help educate them on how to cope with acute pain.
Contributor: Jeannie Thompson
Guns vs. Hoses 2015
Contributor: Catherine Drye
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Guns vs. Hoses 2015
Contributor: Catherine Drye
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Easter egg hunt at River Bluff Nursing Home
Contributor: Jeannie Thompson
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Hands Around the Courthouse
held April 10, 2015
Contributor: Judge Yarbrough
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Judge Green and
Reginald Barrington III
l-r: Attorney/GAL Mike Raridon; Erin Buehl, DCFS Attorney; Honorable Mary Linn
Green; Reginald Barrington III; Assistant State’s Attorney Melissa Voss; Attorney/GAL
Lori Peacock, State’s Attorney Pam Wells.
CASA
“There’s No Place
Like Home”
Dinner and Auction
Held April 17, 2015
Judge Martinez and his wife
Amanda Martinez.
New court personnel,
Reginald Barrington
III.
Judge Yarborough and Fred
Muelfelder, CASA Board member
Contributor: Judge Yarbrough
He was won by Judge
Green, and now assists the guards in the
building and welcomes individuals on
the second floor of
the JJC.
CASA advocates Lonii and Denny Schindler
with their won silent auction item, A Wagon
Full of Fun!
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WWI Reenactment
at Midway Village
on April 12, 2015
Contributor: Judge Yarbrough
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Health
Corner
Contributor: Deb Crozier
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BMO Harris graduation schedule:
5/20/15 9am Jefferson graduation rehearsal, 2pm East graduation rehearsal
5/26/15 9am Guilford graduation rehearsal, 2pm Auburn graduation rehearsal
5/27/15 9am Jefferson graduation, 2pm East graduation
5/28/15 9am Guilford graduation , 2pm Auburn graduation
Contributor: Ann Magee
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Contributor: Ann Magee
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Red, White & Blue (berry) Green Salad
Recipes
(www.food.com)
Ingredients:
2C mixed salad greens
1/4C crumbled feta cheese
2T candied or toasted walnuts
4 strawberries, sliced
1/4C blueberries
raspberry vinaigrette dressing
Directions:
Lay the greens on a plate. Pile the feta and walnuts in the middle of the greens. Scatter the
strawberries and blueberries on top.
Serve with the dressing on the side, and not until ready to eat as it wilts the salad.
Makes 1 delicious salad.
Patriot S’Mores
(www.food.com)
Ingredients :
1 sheet graham cracker, broken in half
1 marshmallow
2 pieces milk chocolate candy bars
6-8 fresh blueberries
2 thick strawberry slices
Directions:
Arrange the chocolate on half of the graham cracker. Set the blueberries on top of the chocolate and melt over coals (or microwave) being careful not to lose the berries.
NOTE: the chocolate must be melted as the hot marshmallow will not melt it.
Roast the marshmallow and place on top of the berries. Top with strawberry slices and then
the second graham cracker.
Makes 1 serving.
Contributor: Wendi Fosberg
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GET TO KNOW ME
Name: Kimberly Conrad
My Position: Judicial Assistant to Chief Judge Joseph G. McGraw
What do you like about your job: Everything—I enjoy watching
the judicial system work and the experiences you get from being
close to the judge. All the judges and court staff are wonderful to
work with.
FAVORITES:
TV Big Bang Theory, PBS (Nature, Ken Burns, & American
Experiences Documentaries)
Music I like a wide variety ~ anything with a beat (Country,
Rock, Pop, Club, House, R&B, Soft Rock, & Easy
Listening)
Kimberly Conrad
Movie / Book Comedy, Dramas & Documentaries
Food/Restaurant Salads & I love Italian (Lino’s Restaurant is my favorite!)
Favorite place to go in Winnebago County? The Parks
I enjoy? NASCAR (huge Dale Earnhardt Jr & Sr fan), music, dancing, anything outdoors,
animals, riding & showing Arabian horses and hanging out/playing with my 2 house kitties
(Mya & Zoie)
People would be surprised to know that: I’m a retired Illinois State Approved Humane
Investigator through the Illinois Department of Ag and Hooved Animal Human Society.
I’m a far/country girl (I can drive & tow anything from huge front end loaders, backhoes,
tractors, trucks of all kinds and sizes, trailers: farm & horse trailers) and have worked in the
fields during harvest.
I’m an Arabian house breeder/trainer/exhibitor and I’ve had my own business for over 30
years. Riding/training/showing horses comes very natural to me. I’m all self-taught, very
versatile & have won in all divisions with my horses.
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