March 2012 - Winnebago County

March 2012
county
chatter
A PUBLICATION EXCLUSIVELY FOR WINNEBAGO COUNTY EMPLOYEES It is our mission to provide high quality ser vices and promote a safe
c o m m u n i t y f o 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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2 Picture Contest **NEW**
3 Birthdays
5-6 United Way
The County Chatter Team is interested in spotlighting you! If you have any special events occurring in your life, such as weddings. anniver‐
saries, graduations, or military recognitions, and would like to sub‐
mit an announcement for publication in the upcoming County Chat‐
ter, please forward the information to us at [email protected]. Photos accompanying announcements are encouraged but certainly not required.
7-8 Employee’s Association
10-11 Veterans Memorial Hall
12 Safety Information
Benefit Reminders: 
The Winnebago County Prescription Vendor for 2012 is MEDCO. 18 Critter Corner
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Personal Care has changed their name to Coventry Health Care of Illinois. 21 Get To Know Me
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If you have a balance from 2011 in your Flexible Spending Account, you have until March 15, 2012 to use your remaining funds. 16-17 Trash and Treasures
22 DOIT
COUNTY CHATTER TEAM
Donna Apgar - Animal Services
Liz Asprooth—Health Dept.
Jason Barthel - DOIT
Roseann Canova - Human Resources
Debbie Crozier—Human Resources
Tanya Harris—Human Resources
Tom Jakeway—Circuit Court
Gina Koeller—Recorders Office
Terri Wiegert—Human Resources
Julie Worley—Regional Planning
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.
Deadline to submit material for April is March 23, 2012.
Can you “GUESS WHO”?????
Thank you to the following employees for helping us kick-off our inaugural
“Guess Who” section of the County Chatter.
A
B
C
D
Chairman Scott Christiansen
Sally Claassen
Steve Chapman
Margie Mullins
Sue Fiduccia
Tom Klein
Dave Peterson
Kim Ponder
Employees - match up the picture with the correct name. Complete form and turn in to your supervisor by March
16th, 2012.
Supervisors – please send completed forms to Terri Wiegert/Human Resources by March 21st, 2012
All employees who submit the correct answers will be entered into
a drawing for a gift card!
Complete your guesses for the March issue of the County Chatter.
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Employee’s
Printed Name__________________________________________Department_________________________
A.
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B.
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C.
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D. _______________________
Limit one entry per employee per month
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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 (one under the age of two and a recent photo. Submit pictures (as JPEG file) to
[email protected]. Deadline for photos is March 16, 2012.
March Birthdays
* March 1
* March 9
* March 15
* March 22
Antoinette Rotolo
Alice Pampe
Eric Beitel
Cheryl Hoekstra
Brian Morris
Andrea DiGiacomo
Karen Fisher
Jeffrey Waters
Sara Hohe
* March 23
Elizabeth Wiegert
* March 2
Virginia Lakey
Susan Habben
Clarence Howard
Gayle Krevel
Angela Pickett
* March 10
* March 16
Jamie Vanraalte
Shawn Ryall
Amy Prenot
Logan Sanders
Robin Smith-James
Sarah Eisenhauer
* March 11
Jon Schommer
Michelle Dutenhafer
Kathleen Berg
Scott Lewandowski
Daniel Dvoratchek
Leonard White
Elizabeth Dittbenner
Rebecca Schmoll
* March 31
Michael Blaser
Renee Pumilia
Barbara Schulz
Alessandro Donaldson
Meoldy Pearson
* March 17
* March 3
Kevin Horstman
Daniel Magers
* March 24
Christie Merkle
Maria Rogers
Judy Rodden
Marisol Tischman
Douglas Bushman
Matthew Bledsoe
Mary Roach
Kenton Cronberg
Michele Kohout
Patrick Pacula
Patricia Knudsen
Tiajuana Rucker
Lori Wagner
Rachel Ibarra
Chadwick Stevens
Renae McDonnough
* March 18
Ryan Heavin
Vito Ferro
Rosealee Rodriguez
Lisa Sprecher
* March 12
Colleen Kruse
Stephanie Harris
David Atteberry
Kimberly Grimes
Jodi Gilmour
Matthew Stacy
* March 26
Kurt Davidson
Kyle Auman
Brian Swanson
* March 5
Rachelle Fair
Angela Reina
Stephanie Molitor
* March 19
Joseph Vanderwerff
Michael Freet
Stephen Blomgren
Ashley Ponius
Larry Joesten
Darlene Bull
Terry Bates
Bradley Fitz
Scott Johnston
* March 6
Tommi Kelling
Dale Anderson
Vaughn Stamm
Dennis McKinley
Wesley Ganz
Josefina Martinez
Deonel Hardy
Kimberly Andrews
* March 27
* March 13
Lois Gill
Benjamin Carmona
Kendall Chapman
Duwayne Morgan
Amanda Bartholomew David Townsend
Melissa Kotrba
Jakia Williams
Michelle Jahr
James Fletcher
* March 20
William James
Thomas Walsh
Janet Vlk
Angela Smith
Brandon Bradbury
Samantha Hyser
Brian Buetsch
Steven Luter
Thomas Morrison
Ciarra Vaughn
Joanne Meister
* March 7
Bruce Jones
Jacklyn Mischen
L C Wilson
* March 8
Thomas Owens
Fadila Marevac
28-Mar
Lisa Duclon
Barbara Morris
Derek Coffman
Scott Christiansen
Baudelio Juanez
James Arvigo
Sharonda King
Daniel Riportella
* March 21
Jacob Marino
* March 14
Mark Lee
Juan Carlos Gutierrez Nathan Brown
Daniel Williams
Nicole Almond
Angela Pappas
Lynne Howell
Paula Fitzpatrick
Denielle Merkle
Ronald Grubb
Phillip Hawks
Dorothy Redd
Thomas Hawes
Timothy Griesman
* March 25
Wayne Strang
Roderick McIntosh
David Ellis
Rebecca King
Nickole McKinney
Steven Chapman
Cynthia Bunk
David Johnson
Beth Lampher
* March 4
* March 30
Sherry Anderson
* If you do not want your
Stephanie Navarra
birthday listed in the
Tawane Burks
Chater, please contact
Human Resources at
(815) 319-4285.
United Way Summer Basket Raffle
The Christmas Basket Raffle was a great success! Now the United Way Committee wants to know if there is an interest in doing a Summer Basket Raffle. We need a minimum of ten departments participating. The tentative dates are: st
 The baskets would need to be donated by June 1 th
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 Viewing of the baskets would be from June 4 – June 15  The drawing would be on the afternoon of June 15th Some suggestions to get you started: beach basket, gardening basket, Margarita/chips & salsa basket, family travel basket, picnic basket, exercise or sports basket. If your department would be interested in participating, please contact either Victoria Jarrett at 319‐4389 or Diane Johnson at 319‐4337 by March 30th. Winnebago County United Way Totals 2010 2011 + / ‐ % Change $38,106.50 $46,125.28 $8,018.78 21% Thank you for your support! CHILI DAY
March 22, 2012 United Way Fundraiser In the past, chili days have been a huge success, and we are counting on you to make this year successful once again! Pick‐Up Orders can be placed in advance (by Tuesday, March 20), call Steve Gregg at ext. 4455 or interoffice this slip to WinGIS. We will be holding a chili lunch fundraiser on March 22, 2012 in Room 303 from 11am‐2pm Lunch is only $4 with all of the proceeds Pick‐up Time: _____ Total Order: ______ Type of Chili (Number of each type): Regular________ Spicy_______ to benefit United Way of the Rice__________ Vegetarian _______ Rock River Valley. Contact Person (your name & phone #) _________________________________ March 2012 Activities March 3‐5: Rockford Home Show at the Indoor Sports Center more details at showtimeproduction.net March 3‐4: 8th Annual Sock Monkey Madness Festival 11 am ‐5 pm at Midway Village Museum $10 adults / $5 children March 3‐4: 14th Annual PaleoFest at Burpee Museum more details at burpee.org March 10: Bubble Festival at the Discovery Center $5 public /$4 members more details at discoverycentermuseum.org March 11: Daylight Savings Time Begins March 15‐18: Disney on Ice presents Mickey & Minnie’s Magical Journey at the BMO Harris Bank Center more details at metrocentre.com/tickets/events March 17: St. Patrick’s Day March 20: 1st Day of Spring March 24‐25: Cinderella at the Coronado Performing Arts Center more details at coronadopac.org March 31: Earth Hour 8:30 –9:30 PM Upcoming Winnebago County Employee’s Association Event
March 11: Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque, Cost‐$7.00 per person includes round trip motor coach transportation, buffet, and refreshments on the bus. April 14: Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers @ the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Cost‐$47 per person includes round trip motor coach transportation, a ticket in the lower bowl of the arena, a slice of pizza, and a soft drink at the game. May 13: Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers @ Miller Park in Milwaukee For information on any of the above trips, please contact Bill Vedra at 815‐516‐2981. See the following page for information on joining the Employee’s Association! WINNEBAGO COUNTY EMPLOYEE’S ASSOCIATION
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Would you like to have fun doing and going to the following?
1. River boat trips to the Mississippi Belle II / Wild Rose Casino
2. Brewers, Cuts & White Sox games & tailgate parties at Miller Park
3. Game outings to see the Ice Hogs, Riverhawks, Chicago Bulls and Rockford Foresters
4. Shopping trips to the Magnificent Mile, Woodfield Mall, Aurora Outlet Mall & Gurnee Mills
Mall
5. Chance to buy discounted On The Waterfront tickets
If so, please provide us with the following information and remit payment of the $5.00
membership fee.
Payment method: CASH / CHECK (please circle)
CHECK # __________________
Name: _______________________________
Date: ___________________
Dept: ________________________________
Dept. Phone # ____________________
Please provide us your thoughts on any fun and exciting activities you would like. (Please
keep in mind, most activities require 55 or more participants to be successful.)
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Please return your form to one of the department representatives listed below:
President
Bill Vedra
Detention Home
Vice President
VACANT
Secretary
Sam Walker
Retired (Still Active)
Treasurer
Paul Larrick
Auditor’s Office
Board Member
Cathi Heilman
Health Department
Board Member
Diane Balmes
River Bluff Nursing Home
Board Member
Ellen Schrader
State’s Attorneys Office
Board Member
Margie Mullins
County Clerk’s Office
Board Member
Sue Fiduccia
County Coroner’s Office
DON’T MISS OUT ON ALL OF THE FUN!!!
JOIN THE EMPLOYEE’S ASSOCIATION TODAY!
Recipes
Simple Chocolate Mousse Make one pack Chocolate or Chocolate Fudge Fat Free Sugar Free Pudding according to directions. Gently fold in Sugar Free Cool Whip – about third to half the volume of pudding depending on taste. Put in the fridge for about ten minutes and it is ready to eat! Banana Muffins with Tart Lemon Icing Preheat oven to 350 F. Line muffin pan with paper liners, makes 18 muffins. Muffins ½ cup sugar 5 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups all‐purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda ¼ cup fat‐free skim milk (1% will work too) 4 large bananas, ripe, mashed Icing 1 cup powdered sugar 1 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp lemon zest, strips, or more to taste 1 tsp vanilla extract Place sugar and butter in a large bowl, cream with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat until thoroughly mixed. In another large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder and baking soda. Add half of flour mixture to butter mixture, beat well with mixer. Add milk and remaining flour mixture; beat until batter is combined and then fold in mashed bananas. Spoon batter into muffin liners about ¾ full. Bake until muffins start to brown and a tester inserted into the center of the muffin comes out clean, about 25‐30 minutes. Allow muffins to cool in pan for about 2 minutes, remove to a wire rack and cool completely before icing. Meanwhile combine icing ingredients in a medium bowl; beat with electric mixer until creamy, about 1 to 2 minutes. Ice cooled muffins; cover and refrigerate any uneaten muffins. 1 muffin per serving and approximately 250 calories. VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL
MARCH 2012
BLACK HISTORY MONTH review
MONTFORD POINT MARINES
on their first visit to Rockford
Having representatives from the DODO Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen at
Memorial Hall on Saturday was incredible; A tremendous response from the
community. Sunday, eight of the original Montford Point Marines from the
Chicago Post #2 made their debut appearance in Winnebago County.
New exhibits have been installed to present the
African American history of Winnebago County.
This includes items from the American Legion
Post #340 Jefferson Horton. This exhibit will be on
display through March – be sure to stop by.
If you were with us, please leave a comment on our
Facebook page …
A near­capacity crowd listens as members of the Tuskegee Airmen speak Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, at Veterans Memorial UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, March 10 Battery G Ball – come in costume for period dancing; $10, tickets at the door or contact Gayle
([email protected]) or 815-566-2965
Saturday, March 24 -Live Gallery reading with psychic, Mark Dorset; 7-10 PM; Make your reservation by contacting
Kathi Kresol at [email protected] or by phone 815.871.4239
Saturday, March 30 - Charlotte’s Web concert – California Guitar Trio: check their website for details
(www.charlottesweb.com)
Winnebago County
Work-Related Injury Information
Recently, you may have noticed a posting on work-related injuries on bulletin boards in
various locations around Winnebago County. These postings are required by OSHA.
OSHA stands for Occupational Safety & Health Administration. OSHA began in 1970 and their mission is “to assure safe and
healthful working conditions for working men and women; by authorizing enforcement of the standards developed under the Act; by
assisting and encouraging the States in their efforts to assure safe and healthful working conditions; by providing for research, information, education, and training in the field of occupational safety and health; and for other purposes.”
The report contains information on the number of work-related injuries and illnesses, along with details on the number of work days
employees missed due to the injuries or illnesses, and the number of days employees worked on restricted duty. In some areas,
the County-wide report may be posted. In other areas, a report specific to the department may be posted.
Winnebago County’s mission is to “provide high quality services and promote a safe community for all people in the County.”
This includes the employees who work for Winnebago County. Under direction from the County Board, the Human Resources Department is taking more pro-active approach to work-related injuries. Some of the upcoming changes include; more detailed accident investigations, increased training or retraining, improved case management, etc.
Watch for more information in the future relating to safety.
69TH ANNUAL MEETING
THURSDAY, MARCH 22, 2012
AT LINO’S RESTAURANT
5611 E STATE ST
REFRESHMENTS AT 6:30 PM—MEETING AT 7:00 PM
COST $7.00
DOOR PRIZES
FREE GIFT TO EVERY MEMBER WHO ATTENDS
RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENT ARE REQUIRED BY
FRIDAY, MARCH 16
CALL RMECU OFFICE, 815-316-4655
*Any responders who become no shows will be billed for the dinner.
Earth Hour is organized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). With almost 5 million supporters and a global
network in over 100 countries/territories, it’s one of the world's largest and most respected independent
conservation organizations. WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the Earth's natural environment
and build a future where people live in harmony with nature.
EARTH HOUR HISTORY
In 2006, WWF-Australia inspired Sydney-siders to show their support for climate change action in the first
ever Earth Hour event. It showed that everyone, from children to CEOs and politicians, has the power to
change the world they live in.
Then in March 2007 in Sydney, Australia, 2.2 million individuals and more than 2,000 businesses turned
their lights out for one hour to take a stand against climate change.
In 2008, the plan was to take Earth Hour to the rest of Australia. But then the City of Toronto, Canada,
signed up and it wasn’t long before 35 countries and almost 400 cities and towns were part of the event. It
said something compelling to the world: that the climate challenges facing our planet are so significant that
change needs to be global.
With the invitation to ‘switch off’ extended to everyone, Earth Hour quickly became an annual global event.
It’s scheduled on the last Saturday of every March – closely coinciding with the equinox to ensure most
cities are in darkness as it rolled out around the Earth.
In 2011, Earth Hour saw hundreds of millions of people across 135 countries switch off for an hour. But it
also marked the start of something new – going Beyond the Hour to commit to lasting action on climate
change. And with the power of social networks behind the Earth Hour message, we hope to attract even
more participation so we can build a truly global community committed to creating a more sustainable
planet.
Celebrate Earth Hour by turning
off your lights on Saturday,
st
March 31 from 8:30 – 9:30PM
Trash and Treasures
Looking to Sell
Need good homes: Hunny ‐ dog ‐ 9 yrs. old, Neo ‐ cat 11 yr old, Sophia & Skitty ‐ cats ‐ sisters 18 months old. Owner surrender. Husband has allergies. All animals are adorable. I have house sat with them. Absolute angels. Contact LuAnn @ 815‐972‐7415. 2002 36” Flat Screen Digital Zenith TV ‐ $2,000 New. Needs work, $50.00 or best offer. Please call 815‐633‐9367 after 5:30 pm or leave a detailed message. Solid Oak Entertainment Center ‐ 96x72x24 in new condition. Picture is available. Contact Michelle at 815‐978‐
3177. Free Piano ‐ It is an upright and needs some work. Needs to be tuned and a few other minor cosmetic issues. Need to pick up. Call 815‐975‐2383 if interested. Large set of Pfaltzgraff dishes, “Folk Art” pattern; place settings for at least 12; many serving pieces and accessories. Dinner plates, salads, soup bowls, fruit bowls, mugs, cups and saucers, casserole(s), pitcher, teapot, sugar and creamer and more. Call Leah @ 815‐222‐2965.
Two sleeper sofas; $100 each – 1 brown tweed, 1 blue tweed,1 upholstered chair, brown tweed, very comfortable $50.00, 1 red round leatherette footstool (hassock) $10.00 Call Suzanne @ 815‐394‐1916
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.
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.
Handmade craft items ‐ Casserole totes, fabric coasters, potato pamperer, paperback book carriers, Christmas ornaments, and other items. Call Bonnie at 720‐ 4026. 14x42 in” Gently used swimming pool. Used only one summer. Easy to assemble. Contact Lori C. ‐ Health Dept. 815‐720‐4050.
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.
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 .
Bunk bed/twin bed set (silver & blue) *Night stand with two drawers * Matching lamp *Dresser with 5 drawers $600or BEST OFFER. Picture are available if you are interested. Call Cindy (815 ) 222‐4507 and leave message.
Knight travel bag for golf clubs. Has handle and wheels to pack and go. Black heavy nylon weave fabric. Perfect condition. $25.00 Call Carol at 815‐979‐0133. Trash and Treasures
Looking to Sell Bedroom set ‐ dark finish. Includes long dresser with mirror, tall dresser, nightstand, and twin bed headboard/frame. Good condition. Asking $500. Love seat ‐ Fall color stripes with wood arm rests. Excellent condition. Asking $100. Call Carolyn at 972‐7252 or 815‐292‐9977. 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]. 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. NEEDING CAR REPAIR? Call me for a free quote, very reasonable…Melvin “Bubba” at (815) 904‐5892. Seeking part time cleaning opportunity and/or assisting in elder care ‐ Call Theresa @ 815‐980‐3996. Smitty’s Auto Repair and Service ‐ Fair & Honest automotive repair. Call 815‐262‐8404. 24 HR Emergency Service, Snow Removal & Salting, Senior Citizen Discounts, Seasonal Contracts Available. Call Gary @ 815‐
713‐6599. Teach Us to Care provides palliative care and end of life care training to nurses, other medical professionals, Cert. Nurse Assistants, & caregivers. Let us help you establish or improve upon your current training and orientation programs. Call 815‐
977‐9356 or visit www.teachustocare.net Geriatric Care Management Services of Northern Illinois, Inc. is dedicated to helping families who are caring for older adults to identify problems through a care‐planning assessment and then provides solutions, advocacy and resources. Call 815‐977‐9356 or visit www.gcmsofnorthernillinois.com Calling all Coca‐Cola collectors! I have a vast amount of Coca‐Cola items that I am selling as I have been collecting for 20 years. Items include, but not limited to, t‐shirts, polo shirts, baseball hats, 8oz glass collectable bottles, signs, lunch bags, tote bags, pens, anniversary clocks….too much to list. If interested in any Coca‐Cola item, you can email me at [email protected] or call me after 6pm at 815/988‐7213. 4 foot x 8 foot x 3 inches PEPSI plastic sign. The sign is the size of a piece of plywood! Great shape. Made of hard, thick plastic (1/2 inch?) designed to go over florescent light bulbs for outside sign. $150. If interested, you can email me at [email protected] or call me after 6pm at 815/988‐7213. Looking to Buy 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. Looking to buy a butcher‐block‐type (or rectangle) table (approx. 36” long). Call Joyce Alison at 815‐720‐4218 (daytime) or 815‐
608‐5599 (after 5 PM). Looking to buy a treadmill ‐ Call Chris Myers at 319‐6275. ** 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]
CRITTER CORNER
Winnebago County Animal Services Kelly
Clark
They call me Mellow Fellow but
my real name is Clark. I am a
large, self‑assured, black and
white neutered male cat about 3
years old. I'm outgoing and
would make a good companion.
I get along with other cats but I
don't have a lot of patience for
those crazy young kittens. I like
people of all ages and enjoy
school‑age children who visit
the shelter. I'm ready to be top
cat for a deserving family ‑
would that be you? Clark is an
Lonely Hearts Club cat, so you
get $15 off his adoption fee.
#277355
Leah
This beautiful girl is very smart
and would benefit from training
classes. Responds great to clicker
training. Leah loves people and
just needs to learn that greeting
with sits is more mannerly. She is
such a smart girl! No children under 12 years old for this energetic
lady. #277256 $110
Daisy
Kelly is sweet and loveable.
She loves to let you hold her.
Kelly can also be playful too.
Has a wonderful purr motor.
Kelly is 4 months old.
#282754 $85
Boo
Daisy lived with a family who
had a 5 year old daughter and
they say she great with
children. Unfortunately, the
daughter was allergic to her.
Daisy likes to be picked up, sit
on your lap, petted and held.
She was kept as an indoor cat
and is looking for the same
accommodations in her new
home. You can meet Daisy at
our off-site adoption center in
Petsmart on Route 173 in
Machesney Park. $40
Bear
Very playful, sweet and loving.
He does like to be held, but on
his terms. When he's playing
he'd rather not be held a lot.
He has been around children
and dogs off and on. Boo Bear
is waiting for you at our off-site
adoption center in the
Aqualand Pet Center in Roscoe
Village Shopping
Center!#258202 $40
See all the great
cats, dogs and
rabbits waiting
for homes at
Homer
2 yr old Homer is a sweet boy
who knows how to sit and comes
to you when you call him. He
was a good boy when we gave
him a bath too. He will lay down
for treats, and you can even get
him to roll over sometimes. He
loves belly rubs and riding in
the car. #226192 $110
All cat and dog adoptions includes 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.
WANTED: Empty laser and inkjet
toner cartridges.
ALL proceeds from the recycled toner cartridges will go to
the Winnebago County Animal Services Auxiliary to help
support the Patch Fund and the Lonely Hearts Club.
Help Save a Life and the Planet.
Your donations have directly helped animals in need and
have kept hundreds of cartridges out of our landfills.
There are many wonderful pets available for adoption at Winnebago
County Animal Services. Visit www.wcasrock.org to see them all.
All cartridges accepted. Please collect cartridges and either drop off at
the Sheriff’s Administration Office at the Justice Center or call Melissa
GET TO KNOW ME
MY POSITION: Database Administrator for WinGIS
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT YOUR JOB?
awesome—Never a dull moment!
Co-workers are
FOR FUN? Workout, play basketball & sailing
FAVORITES: TV Criminal Minds
Music Hip Hop, R-N-B, Blues
Movie Gladiator
Restaurant
Maggiano’s
FAVORITE PLACE TO GO IN WINCO? Pearl
WINNEBAGO COUNTY NEEDS? Good jobs and young
professionals.
TAWANE BURKS
PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW? I was in the Junior
Olympics for open 800 meters and the 4 x 4.
MY POSITION: Human Resources Representative
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT YOUR JOB? Meeting new people
and learning new things.
FOR FUN? Sell on E-Bay, scrapbooking and garage saling
FAVORITES: TV Big Bang / CSI-LV / Modern Family
Music Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Dautry
Movie Groundhog Day
Restaurant Backyard Gill & Bar
FAVORITE PLACE TO GO IN WINCO? Pecatonica Forest Preserve
WINNEBAGO COUNTY NEEDS? Places for 12-15 year olds to hangout safely with fun activities, especially over the summer months.
PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW? I have been an avid
Coca Cola collector for 20 years and a girl scout leader for 8 years.
TERRI WIEGERT
Keep Your Computer On at Night
Turning your Winnebago County computer off when you leave at night can keep your
computer from
performing optimally. We encourage everyone to keep their
computer on at all times.
1.) Updates are conducted after hours, and the PCs need to be on to receive
them. A computer lacking updates can run slower and be more susceptible to
viruses.
2.) WinCo Antivirus software (AVG), is scheduled to scan PCs for viruses after
hours. When the computer is turned off, your computer cannot conduct full scans
which puts your machine at greater risk of catching a virus.
How can I save energy and secure my information if my computer is left on?
Even with your computer on there are several steps you can follow to save energy
and also protect your information.
1.) Always logoff your computer before you leave for the day. Not only does
logging off protect your information, it also allows DoIT to conduct our updates and
virus scans without affecting anything you may still have open.
2.) Turn your monitor off by pushing the power button. Even with your
computer on, you can still save energy by shutting the monitor off.
Accessing Your Voicemail from Outside the Office
The below instructions describe how to access your office voicemail while out of the
office.
1. Dial (815)516-2400
2. Press # as soon as the auto attendant begins speaking
3. Dial your 4-digit telephone extension
4. Enter your pass code.
5. Begin Listening to your voicemail.
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