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Fruit and vegetable growers conference University of Illinois Extension will host the 25th annual Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference this February 2021. This conference attracts commercial vegetable and fruit growers from farms in Illinois and Wisconsin, all of whom sell to small and/or wholesale markets, in order to provide them with updated production-related information from Extension specialists at the University of Illinois.

This year, the conference will be delivered via the Zoom platform. Because of the breadth of content, the conference will be held over multiple dates. These webinars will be held live.

The core of the program, fruit and vegetables disease and insect updates from Drs. Mohammad Babadoost and Kacie Athey, extension specialists with University of Illinois Extension, will occur on the following dates: Thursday, Feb. 18 (Fruit Track) 1-3:30 p.m.

• Apple Insect Pests and Their Control Options- Athey.

This presentation will cover the major and minor apple insect pest growers are likely to encounter in our region. The control measures discussed will include both conventional insecticide sprays as well as cultural and biological control options. The talk will be broken down into sections with time for questions and discussion throughout.

Observations in 2020 and recommendations for 2021 of •Apple and Cherry diseases- Babadoost.

Thursday, Feb. 25 (Vegetable Track) 1-3:30 p.m.

• Cucurbit insect pests, conventional and cultural control techniques-Athey.

This presentation will cover the major cucurbit insect pests and control options. This will include spray options and a discussion on insect exclusion techniques which may be of interest to conventional and organic growers alike. The talk will be broken down into sections with time for questions and discussion throughout.

• Outcomes of the recent research studies on Cucurbit and Tomato diseases- Babadoost.

To compliment these tracks, additional sessions have been scheduled on Fridays in February. These Zoom sessions will be held from noon to 1 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 12 • Diversifying Your Farm With Hard Cider Production, Carla Snyder, Penn State Extension.

Learn about market potential for the addition of hard cider to your existing farm or orchard operation.

We’ll delve into the styles, production techniques, financial benefits and reasons why hard cider is a growing trend across the nation. Carla Snyder, Penn State Extension, will share examples from new world cider makers in New Zealand and traditional artisans in the UK about how they adapt to new trends and how the growing U.S. market is changing.

Friday, Feb. 19 • Pumpkin Production: Variety Selection and Weed Management, Nathan Johanning, University of Illinois Extension.

Hear about current research on pumpkin variety performance in Illinois and successful weed management programs for pumpkins.

Friday, Feb. 26 • High Tunnel Tomato Production: Variety Performance and Basic Production Practices, Bronwyn Aly, University of Illinois Extension.

Learn about basic high tunnel tomato production practices and observations on different varieties being grown in research trials in southern Illinois.

“Each year, we have University of Illinois Extension specialists deliver research based information to give growers timely updates to better manage their crops for the upcoming season,” states Grant McCarty, Local Foods and Small Farms educator for Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago counties. “We also cover topics that growers are interested

hearing more about like pumpkin varieties and high tunnel production.”

Sarah Farley, Local Foods and Small Farms educator for Lake and McHenry counties added, “We are thrilled to offer a live lineup of experts who can answer grower questions with evidence-based research and highlight market opportunities such as hard cider production. Offered virtually with no travel constraints, we hope to reach growers where they are and support their educational needs as we look forward the growing season.”

The cost for the entire program (Thursday and Friday sessions) is $20. Participants may also register just for Thursday sessions ($10) or Friday sessions ($15). Participants will receive access to the live presentations, handouts, and YouTube recordings of the sessions.

Visit web.extension.illinois.edu/ registration/?RegistrationID=22871.

Mohammad Babadoost

Kacie Athey

Grants help libraries add to collections Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded $752,835 in “Back to Books” grants to 187 Illinois libraries for fiction and nonfiction books.

“It is important that our libraries have access to a diverse collection of books available for knowledge and enjoyment,” said White. “These grants are a great way for libraries to encourage reading and get more people to utilize their local library.”

Libraries submitted applications specifying the types of books that were needed. Requests included: • Building collections in women’s studies and sociology.

• New materials in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

• Cultural, geographical and travel books.

• Spanish-language fiction and nonfiction books and audiobooks.

• Large-print books for senior citizens on topics related to retirement such as health, hobbies, finances and technology.

• Biographies and books on local, state, national and world history.

• E-books to support remote learning.

• Award-winning books such as Caldecott and Illinois Reads titles.

• Do-it-yourself projects, hobbies and craftsmanship subjects.

Awards ranged from $465 to $4,900 per library and were made possible by federal Library Services and Technology Act funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Among the grant recipients was Fox Lake School District 114 in Spring Grove, which received $2,500.

Business grant deadline extended McHenry County has extended the deadline for small businesses suffering financial hardship because of the COVID-19 pandemic to apply for the Immediate Business Relief Grant program.

Eligible businesses that serve the food service, accommodation, arts, entertainment, and recreation sectors now have until 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, to apply for the $15,000 grants, which can be used to reimburse expenses incurred by the business from March 1, 2020, to Dec. 30, 2020.

Many grants are still available on a first come, first served basis until the extended deadline expires.

To be eligible, businesses must be located within McHenry County and must have been in business for at least two years as of Sept. 1, 2020. They must employ between two and 25 employees, and must be able to demonstrate at least $25,000 in lost revenue for any six-month period between March and October.

To date, the most common reasons

for ineligibility have been that the business was not in the above list of eligible industries, or because the business had already received a state Business Interruption Grant.

A complete list of eligibility requirements and restrictions can be found at bit.ly/38nBEuE - business owners are encouraged to read the list in full before applying. Eligible businesses must apply through an application portal called “Neighborly,” and must first complete an applicant profile; they can do so by visiting portal.neighborlysoftware. com/mchenrycountyil/participant.

Awards can be expected to be made to selected businesses by the end of January. Business owners can email McHenryCountyComDev@ mchenrycountyil.gov with questions.

McHenry County businesses of all sizes, and their employees, can find a one-stop shop for COVID-19 resources at www.resumemchenry county.com.

Candlelight hike/skiing

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Don’t miss your chance to cross-country ski on trails lit only by candlelight Jan. 16 from 5-9 p.m. at Marengo Ridge Conservation Area, 2411 N. IL Route 23, Marengo. Skiers of every experience level and age are welcome but you must bring your own equipment. Gather around the campfire for refreshments after your time out on the trail. Trails will be groomed for skiing if there is 4” of snow or more. Not enough snow? Leave the skis at home and enjoy a candlelight hike, some hot refreshments around a campfire and the allure of the winter woods. No pets please. This is a free special event and registration is not required. All ages are welcome but children ages 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Check Before You Go - event is canceled if trails are hazardous or the wind chill drops below -20 degrees.

Check under the Site Advisories at MCCDistrict.org.

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Slices of life

Finding the meaning of life in Aisle 10 Today a strange man approached me. Well, he wasn’t actually strange as in green ears and three arms; he was just strange to me. In other words, I didn’t know the guy.

But there he was, walking straight in my direction, giving obvious eye contact, in aisle 12 at the grocery store – like we were old buds. He was an elderly gentleman, perhaps old enough to be my father, so I wasn’t too threatened. Just surprised. And perhaps curious. It felt odd.

I looked to my left and to my right. Was he really approaching me or was there another person who served as the object of his purposeful gait toward my socialdistanced, face-covered self?

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JILL PERTLER Contributor

No one was near me (or him).

No one else could be the source of his attention. I stood, feeling a bit trapped, on aisle 12 pretending to examine the ingredients on the label of a pickle jar.

There was no escape path. I waited for the ball (or in this case the pickle) to drop.

“Excuse me,” he said. At least he was a polite sort.

I looked up from my jar. He was shorter than I’d thought. And thinner. Definitely old enough to be my dad, in fact he sort of resembled him. Somehow I found that comforting.

“I’m wondering if you could help me,” he continued. “Do you know where I can find the salt? We are out of salt and my wife wants me to bring some home and I’ll be darned if I can find it anywhere.” At those last words he threw his hands in the air to emphasize his plight.

I breathed a sigh (of relief). Salt.

This guy needed salt. It was a simple request. In fact, while standing near the pickles we were only two aisles over from spices on aisle 10.

I not only provided directions, but

I walked with him to make sure he chose the iodized version. Labels can be so tricky these days – as can goiters.

This isn’t the first time I’ve been approached at the store for insight or information – and I even make it a point not to wear blue or red to any store for fear of being mistaken for an employee. I guess I just have that look about me.

I like to think of it as a look of intelligence, but knowing where the iodized salt is doesn’t exactly require intelligence so much as it requires familiarity. I am familiar with various grocery aisles.

I guess it shows.

I’m not sure if this something to be proud of. Let me restate that:

I am sure this is definitely not something to be proud of. But it comes with experience. And life.

And love.

And those are all things one should definitely be proud of.

Experience. I know aisle 12 from aisle 10 like the back of my hand because I’ve had my family’s back for years and years. I anticipate their food consumption needs and fulfill them. Over and over again. It’s actually one of the more appreciated jobs a mom can complete – filling the freezer with edibles. Corn dogs and sliders are valued more than glass cleaner or light bulbs.

Life. Let’s contemplate that huge

See SLICES OF LIFE, Page 6

Back in the saddle

Celebrate January by drinking milk

By Ann Marie Cain, FBCM

WINNEBAGO-BOONE FARM BUREAU

Celebrate National Milk Day Jan. 11 was National Milk Day. It was established to honor the day the first milk deliveries were made to homes back in 1878. Although times have changed a lot since then, many of us find ourselves

getting milk deliveries to our homes again in 2021. This month we honor the dairy farmers who provide us with that milk and all the other delicious dairy products we enjoy.

Visit our YouTube Channel (WBFB AITC) and take a virtual tour of the Cross-Wake Dairy

in Rockford. Holly Wakeley will give you a first-hand tour of their family dairy farm.

The link to the tour is www. youtube.com/watch?v=wmfzd5hvI8&t=594s Also, check out the Kid’s Corner on our website at winnebagoboonefarmbureau.org for a Milk Farm To Table Coloring

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RFD’s Rita Frazer will host these 90-120-minute live meetings, and each session will cover crop/ farm bill updates (Doug Yoder, COUNTRY Financial), legislative updates (Adam Nielsen, Illinois Farm Bureau) and provide a farm legacy planning overview (Joe Buhrmann, COUNTRY Financial).

You will also find a link to preregister at COUNTRYFinancial. com/AgWebinars to attend the following live meetings. Choose the meeting date and time that best fits your schedule: • Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 8:30 a.m.

CST • Wednesday, Jan. 27, at 11 a.m.

CST • Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 4 p.m. CST • Thursday, Feb. 25, at noon.

CST While participants may not all be gathered in the same room this year at locations throughout the state, COUNTRY and Illinois Farm Bureau staff look forward to helping you plan for a successful 2021 crop year and beyond.

Two-part First Aid/CPR/ AED training for WinnebagoBoone Farm Bureau Members The American Red Cross First Aid training will teach the participants to identify and respond to common sudden illnesses such as fainting, seizures, strokes, allergic reactions, poisoning, bleeding, fractures, diabetes, and more. The CPR/ AED training will include how to respond to cardiac and breathing

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During January, raise a glass of milk and toast the dairy farmers who work so hard to bring you that nutritious food. Cheers!

-Diane Cleland, Ag Literacy Coordinator Register for Ag Webinars coming in January and February COUNTRY Financial has teamed up with County Farm Bureaus to deliver planning and protection updates to help Illinois farmers better prepare for the upcoming planting season and beyond.

COUNTRYFinancial.com/ AgWebinars are now live and offer a growing menu of presentations and supportive information for your 2021 planning. There, you will find a library of recorded indepth seminars that you can watch from the comfort of your own farm. Topics include: • Farm Bill Updates • COUNTRY Financial Private Product Updates • COUNTRY Financial Crop Claims Review • COUNTRY Financial Precision Planning & Drone Technology Overview • Agrivisor Market Outlook for 2021 In addition to making recorded resources available to assist you, COUNTRY and Illinois Farm Bureau staff will also host four live webinars throughout January and February to provide you updated information and answer viewer questions in real-time.

We encourage readers to submit letters to the editor. To be considered for publication, all letters MUST be signed with the writer’s full name. An address and telephone number (which will not be printed) must be provided for verification purposes. Letters exceeding 250 words may be edited for length. No potentially libelous letters or letters containing personal attacks will be printed. Writers are limited to one letter per month. Deadline is 5 p.m. Fridays. Send letters for the Belvidere Daily Republican to: Letters to the Editor, 130 South State Street, Suite 101, Belvidere, IL 61008, or fax to 815-547-3045.

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Grants help libraries Complaints lead to arrests add to collections on drug charges in Belvidere

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded $752,835 in “Back to Books” grants to 187 Illinois libraries for fiction and nonfiction books.

“It is important that our libraries have access to a diverse collection of books available for knowledge and enjoyment,” said White. “These grants are a great way for libraries to encourage reading and get more people to utilize their local library.”

Libraries submitted applications specifying the types of books that were needed. Requests included: • Building collections in women’s studies and sociology.

• New materials in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

• Cultural, geographical and travel books.

• Spanish-language fiction and nonfiction books and audiobooks.

• Large-print books for senior citizens on topics related to retirement such as health, hobbies, finances and technology.

• Biographies and books on local, state, national and world history.

• E-books to support remote learning.

• Award-winning books such as Caldecott and Illinois Reads titles.

• Do-it-yourself projects, hobbies and craftsmanship subjects.

Awards ranged from $465 to $4,900 per library and were made possible by federal Library Services and Technology Act funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Among the grant recipients was the Ida Public Library in Belvidere, which received $3,500.

Fire calls

The Belvidere Fire Dept. responded to 58 calls Jan. 4-10.

Monday, Jan. 4 BFD responded to 5 medical calls and the following fire/rescue calls.

900 block of Indian Dancer Trl. smoke alarm 1100 block of Garfield Ave. good intent call Tuesday, Jan. 5 BFD responded to 5 medical calls and the following fire/rescue calls.

200 block of Eastwood Lane Good intent call 110 block of Nettie St. - defective elevator 200 block of High Line Dr. - call cancelled en route Wednesday, Jan. 6 BFD responded to 13 medical calls and the following fire/rescue calls.

1800 block of Maple Ave. - good intent call

Thursday, Jan. 7 BFD responded to 10 medical calls.

Friday, Jan. 8 BFD responded to 4 medical calls and the following fire/rescue calls.

500 block of Greenview Road public service 1800 block of Maple Ave. - assist invalid Saturday, Jan. 9 BFD responded to 5 medical calls and the following fire/rescue calls.

Newburg Road/Ipsen Road - motor vehicle accident 1200 block of Spring Circle - public service 500 block of Greenview Road good intent call Sunday, Jan. 10 BFD responded to 4 medical calls and the following fire/rescue calls.

400 block of Whitney Blvd. - public service

Boone County awarded federal funds for food, shelter programs Boone County has been chosen to receive $33,975 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs. The selection was made by a national board that is chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and United Way Worldwide.

A local board, made up of the American Red Cross, Boone County Council on Aging, Catholic Charities, Boone County Government, the Salvation Army, United Jewish Communities, Belvidere Ministerial Association, RAMP and United Way of Boone County, will determine how the funds awarded to Boone Co. are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service organizations in the area. The local board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds made available under this phase of the program.

Under the terms of the grant from the national board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive federal funds, 3) have an accounting system, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply.

Boone County has distributed emergency food and shelter funds previously with the Salvation Army, Empower Boone, and the Baby Bank. These agencies were responsible for providing approximately 5,000 meals, 44 nights of emergency lodging, rent, or mortgage assistance to 28 low-income households and distribution of diapers to families in need.

Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact United Way of Boone County at 815-544-3144 for an application. The deadline for applications to be received is Jan. 27.

Enforcement campaign results The Belvidere Police Department announced it arrested three offenders for impaired driving during the 2020 winter holiday enforcement campaign, “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”.

Additional citations included: • 6 Speeding • 4 Operating Uninsured Motor Vehicle • 2 Registration Violations • 1 Illegal Transportation of Alcohol • 5 Other Moving Violations

• 3 Drug Violations • 1 Equipment Violation The Belvidere Police Department partnered with the Illinois Department of Transportation and law enforcement throughout the state for the enforcement campaign from Dec. 18 to Jan. 4.

The Illinois Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is administered

by IDOT with federal highway safety funds.

On Friday Dec. 21, the Belvidere/Boone County Metro Narcotics Unit concluded a several month long investigation with the service of a search warrant in the 300 block of E. Jackson St. in Belvidere. The investigation began with complaints and information from area residents concerning vehicle and foot traffic at the residence.

During the execution of the search warrant, cocaine, four pounds of cannabis, and United States Currency was seized. Investigators arrested four individuals on various drug charges. All four subjects were transported to the Boone County Jail to await court appearances.

• Juan Aguilera (age 42) was charged with Unlawful Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance - a Class X Felony.

• Jayz Diaz (age 21) was charged with Unlawful Possession with Intent to Deliver Cannabis - a Class 3 Felony. Diaz was also arrested for an unrelated Winnebago County warrant.

• Luis Fernandez (age 18) was

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Juan Aguilera

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Luis Fernandez

charged with Unlawful Possession with Intent to Deliver Cannabis - a Class 2 Felony.

• Jaedan Aguilera (age 18) was charged with Unlawful Possession of Cannabis - a Class 4 Felony.

The investigation is ongoing and

additional charges are possible.

A Class X Felony is punishable by 6-30 years in the Department of Corrections.

A Class 2 Felony is punishable by 3-7 years in the Department of Corrections.

A Class 3 Felony is punishable by 2-4 years in the Department of Corrections.

A Class 4 Felony is punishable by 1-3 years in the Department of Corrections.

The Belvidere/Boone County Metro Narcotics Unit encourages anyone having additional information regarding narcotic trafficking or other criminal activity to call the Belvidere/ Boone County Metro Narcotics Unit at 815-544-2135 or Crimestoppers at 815-547-7867.

Members of the public are reminded that these are only charges and are not proof of the defendant’s guilt. Every defendant is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the state’s burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Boone County Health Department continues vaccinating Phase 1a The following was released by Boone County Health Department: Boone County is currently providing COVID-19 vaccines to local healthcare personnel and emergency response staff who have been prioritized as 1a by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Priority Group 1a includes: clinicians, such as nurses and nursing assistants, physicians (M.D., N.P., P.A.), respiratory technicians, dentists and hygienists, pharmacists, plasma and blood donation staff, morticians, public health nurses, home health, school nurses, optometrists, COVID testing staff, dermatologists, dialysis staff, urgent care workers, corrections, nurses/aides, physical/occupational/speech therapists, vaccine clinic workers, emergency 14 medical services (EMS), including fire department staff acting as EMS and air medical transport (rotor and fixed wing).

For a more detailed list of those qualified to receive the COVID-19 vaccination as part of 1a please visit the Illinois Department of Public Health website at www.dph.illinois. gov/sites/default/files/COVID19/

PHASE1aVaccineEligibility.pdf.

We have been working hard to identify those [who] fall into this phase but are sure that there are some we have not reached. If you are part of 1a, and would like information on upcoming clinics, please call us at 815-547-8591 or email us at COVID19@boonehealth.org.

Long-term care facilities (LTCF) are also part of Phase 1a priority and Boone County LTCF are enrolled in a Federal Program, called the Pharmacy Partnership Program. This program is a direct partnership between LTCF and pharmacies.

While we wait to complete vaccination in this phase, we all can practice the basics of what we know works: Stay Home. Refrain from any non-essential activities and stay at home as much as possible. If you must go out for essential activities, such as work, to attend school, get tested for COVID-19, get a flu shot, or to shop for groceries: • Wear a mask consistently and correctly over your nose AND mouth.

• Avoid close contact with others

and maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from others who do not live with you.

• Wash hands often with soap and warm water.

Limit Gatherings. Refrain from attending or hosting gatherings with people who do not live in your household. This includes recommendations to postpone holiday gatherings or host virtual celebrations to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Limit Travel. As much as possible, do not engage in any non-essential travel, including vacations or trips to visit relatives or friends.

For more information on vaccination planning efforts, please visit www.dph.illinois.gov/covid19/vaccination-plan.

About the Boone County Health Department The Boone County Health Department is a local health department committed to serving the health needs of its almost 54,000 residents.

Established in 1966, we promote and protect the health of the people and the communities in Boone County, right here, where they live, work, learn and play.

Landowners need to know timber’s worth before selling

By Emily Steele

receives and the turnaround time for the next harvest,” Evans says.

The consultant will also ensure the harvest is done There comes a time when every forest landowner in a healthy manner as part of a larger, sustainable gets a knock on their door. Someone wants to buy their management plan and they will market the timber to timber on a handshake deal. multiple buyers to maximize profit.

“I get calls from landowners looking for information There are plenty of responsible loggers and timber on the harvesting process and rates,” says Duane buyers in Illinois, but it is still to the landowner’s Friend, University of Illinois Extension Energy and advantage to have a forestry expert representing their Environmental Stewardship Educator. “But by that time interest and helping to navigate the process. harvesting has already started and it’s too late to help.”

“A recent study found that landowners who worked A landowner may only sell timber once or twice in with a consultant had sale prices 78% higher than their lifetime. Knowing in advance what the timber is landowners who didn’t,” Evans says. “That can be a worth and what should and should not be harvested puts difference of thousands of dollars.” the landowner in a much better position.

Illinois Extension Forestry has a list of Extension Forestry specialist Chris Evans says a lot forester consultants available at go.illinois.edu/ of Illinois timber is sold for a fraction of its true value.

ConsultingForesters. The Illinois Department of “I usually recommend landowners reach out to a Naturalist Resources also has timber-selling resources. professional forester to work with,” Evans says. “There For more information on forest management, visit is a lot of thought and planning that should go into a Extension’s forestry website at extension.illinois.edu/ harvest, especially in terms of the larger, long-term forestry. sustainable management of that forest.”

Source: Chris Evans, Forestry Extension and A consultant forester acts on the landowner’s behalf Research Specialist; Duane Friend, Horticulture and facilitates all the steps of a timber harvest. After Educator, Illinois Extension the timber is sold, a portion of the proceeds go to the About Extension: forester.

Illinois Extension leads public outreach for As part of the process, the forester will survey the University of Illinois by translating research into action land and determine if the timing is right. plans that allow Illinois families, businesses, and “Not all woods are ready to cut and the timing of a community leaders to solve problems, make informed timber harvest can influence the income the landowner decisions, and adapt to changes and opportunities.

MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION

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BCCD volunteers collect 250 pounds of seeds in 2020

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Top: Boone County Conservation District volunteers spread out through the parks to gather seeds to restore native habitat. Above: Volunteers prepare to harvest native plant seeds into their buckets.

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Boone County Conservation District staff member, Aarron Minson, worked with 35 volunteers to collect 250 pounds of seed from 25 native plant species.

This volunteer seed harvest represents a market value of $32,000 to the Conservation District. This seed will be used to restore native habitat.

Volunteer support is a critical component to carrying out the mission of the BCCD. With two full-time staff members in the Natural Resources Management Department, we would not be able to collect this much seed without the help of the dedicated volunteers. This seed will be used to restore over 80 acres of native habitat in Boone County.

Despite the pandemic, volunteers were able to give over 800 socially distanced hours of service in 2020 towards maintaining native habitat. Seed collecting consists of harvesting seed heads from native plants, sorting seed, and cleaning the seed. BCCD provides all equipment and training needed to make this mission possible.

A few of the seeds that were collected: • 34,400,000 seeds of Blephilia ciliata, common name is Downy Wood Mint • 915,000 seeds of Echinacea pallida, common name is Pale Purple Coneflower, and • 187,000,000 seeds of Penthorum sedoides, common name is Ditch Stonecrop For volunteer opportunities, please visit us at www.bccdil.org/explore/volunteer-opportunities.

The Boone County Conservation District’s mission is to preserve and manage natural areas and open spaces for ecological, educational, and recreational benefit for present and future generations.

Formed in 1964, the Boone County Conservation District was the first conservation district in Illinois. Today, the district manages over 3,700 acres of prairies, woodlands, and wetlands.

These sites are home to a wide array of diverse flora and fauna.

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McHenry County Sheriff’s report The following arrests in McHenry County were re-ported by the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department. Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Rental applications available for Three Oaks

Online reservations for Three Oaks Recreation Area are now being accepted. Online reservations prior to Jan. 5, 2021, will not be accepted and all pavilions are reserved on a first-come, firstserved basis. When renting a pavilion, renters will be asked to sign a rider acknowledging that in the event that due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, should federal and state health agencies require a limitation on the number of people to gather on the scheduled rental date, the city will offer options regarding the reservation. The 2021 Pavilion Rental Rider is available at www.crystallake. org/three-oaks-recreation/pavilion-rentals. All details and related FAQ forms are available on our website at www.crystallake.org/three-oaks/recreation under the Pavilion Rentals tab. If you have any questions, contact city staff at 815-459-2020, ext. 4288.

Huntley Police report All individuals listed as arrested or Dec. 28 10700 block of Wolf Drive. A trescharged with a crime in this press release are presumed innocent unless pass complaint was reported. proven guilty in a court of law.

Dec. 30 Freeman Road and Automall Drive.

Dec. 23 11700 block of Davey Drive; bur- Jesus Lagunas, 37, of Chicago, was arrested for no valid driver’s license, imglary to motor vehicle was reported.

12200 block of Butler Lane. A victim proper lane usage and operation of an reported an unknown person attempting uninsured motor vehicle. to use their Social Security number to Dec. 31-Jan. 5 obtain a loan.

17 incidents of Illinois Department 11100 block of Grove Street. A Fight of Employment Security fraud were in the area was reported. reported.

Dec. 23-29 20 incidents of Illinois Department Dec. 31 of Employment Security were reported.

12300 block of Route 47. Juan Francisco Lopez Jr., 32, of Hampshire, was Dec. 24 cited for retail theft.

11100 block of Grove Street. A disturbance was reported in the area.

Jan. 1 10800 block of Buck Drive. Adam Dec. 27 K. Swaggerty, 29, of Huntley, was ar11900 block of Route 47. A theft of rested on a Lake County warrant for fuel was reported. criminal trespass and a Winnebago

Dec. 16 Jason J. Faust, 23, Holiday Hills, was cited for mfg/del other amount sched IV, domestic batter/bodily harm, and 2 counts of interference with emergency communication; Brett T. Brenner, 37, Wonder Lake, was cited for aggravated DUI 3+; Raymond L. Branum, 45, McHenry, was cited for aggravated DUI 3+ and aggravated DUI license suspendCounty warrant for possession of drug ed or revoked; Paul H. David, 43, West Bend, paraphernalia. was cited for aggravated DUI 5; Jan. 2 Route 47 and Del Webb Boulevard. Dec. 17 Cole M. Bayer, 23, Spring Grove, Jerry K. Soumphonpakday, 32, of Elgin, was arrested for speeding, posses- was cited for delivery/manufacture sion of alcohol in a vehicle, improper cannabis 2000<5000 gms, and firelane usage, operating an uninsured arm without valid FOID; Argenis Ortiz, 24, Ingle-side, was motor vehicle, improper container in a motor vehicle (cannabis) and child en- cited for delivery 1-15 gr cocaine/ analog, delivery/manufacture candangerment. nabis over 30 gm, possession of a Jan. 3 12400 block of Regency Square Parkway. A battery was reported.

10700 block of Cape Cod Lane. A telephone harassment was reported.

Woodstock Police report The Woodstock Police department reported the following arrests and citations. Persons charged with domestic battery and juveniles 17 or younger are not named.

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Dec. 2, 12:39 a.m., in the 2000 block of Willow Brooke Drive, Jimmy D. Phillips, 57, no address given, was arrested for WOW (FTA-McHenry County).

Dec. 2, 11:31 a.m., South Eastwood Drive at Southview Drive, Jacqulyn M. Maura, 28, of Woodstock, was arrested for driving while license suspended and electronic communication device.

Dec. 3, 10:35 p.m., in the 2000 block of Lake Avenue, Thomas J. Pappas, 31, of Woodstock, was arrested for DUI, DUI over 0.08 and improper lane usage.

Dec. 3, 11:42 p.m., in the 700 block of East Calhoun Street, a 39-year-old Woodstock man was arrested for two counts of domestic battery.

Dec. 4, 5:45 p.m., South Eastwood Drive at Lake Avenue, Jose L. Arellano Casarez, 33, of Woodstock, was arrested for driving while license suspended and following too closely.

Dec. 6, 5:33 p.m., Route 14 at Lake Avenue, Kevin M. Perina, 29, of Woodstock, was arrested for driving while license suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and expired registration.

Dec. 8, 5:16 p.m., in the 1100 block of North Seminary Avenue, Colin P. Kelley, 19, of Woodstock, was arrested for reckless conduct and retail theft.

Dec. 8, 10:44 p.m., Route 14 near Lily Pond Road, Lavonte P. Jordan, 32, of Woodstock, was arrested for driving while license suspended and speeding.

Dec. 9, 10:44 p.m., East Calhoun Street at Irving Avenue, George L. Phelps III, 36, of Woodstock, was arrested for no valid driver’s license and failure to dim headlight.

Dec. 10, 3:39 p.m., in the 300 block of Short Street, a 42-year-old Wood-

stock man was arrested for two counts of battery.

Dec. 10, 5:06 p.m., in the 1-100 block of Church Street, Arthur E. Johnson, 65, no address given, was arrested for WOW (FTA-two counts-McHenry County).

Dec. 10, 8:50 p.m., Mary Anne Street at Washington Street, Jacqueline Tapia, 19, of Woodstock, was arrested for possession of cannabis in vehicle by passenger.

Dec. 11, in the 100 block of North Eastwood Drive, Anthony M. Andrea, 31, of Wonder Lake, was arrested for leaving the scene of a property damage crash, possession of cannabis in vehi-

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Dec. 11, in the 500 block of Dean Street, a 46-year-old Woodstock man was arrested for two counts of domestic battery.

Dec. 15, 10:13 p.m., in the 1200 block of Lake Avenue, Tanis J. Kahabka, 56, no address given, was arrested for WOW (FTA-McHenry County).

Dec. 16, 9:48 p.m., in the 1100 block of Clay Street, Jose A. Salazar, 20, of McHenry, was arrested for WOW (FTA-two counts-McHenry County) and obstructing identification.

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Reminder that driver services facilities reopen Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is reminding the public that Driver Services facilities statewide have reopened. Facemasks are required, and social distancing and other safety measures will remain in place. White is reminding the public that driver’s licenses and ID card expiration dates have been extended until June 1, 2021. As a result, people do not need to rush to visit a facility, especially during winter

weather conditions.

Additionally, White stressed that many transactions can be conducted online at www.cyberdriveillinois. com instead of waiting at a Driver Services facility. Some of these services include: • Renewing a license plate sticker; • Renewing a valid driver’s license for qualifying drivers; • Renewing a valid ID card for those aged 22-64 (seniors 65 and

older have free, non-expiring IDs); • Obtaining a driver record abstract; • Filing Business Services documents, such as incorporations and annual reports; and • Customers with issues involving administrative hearings may contact adminhearings@ilsos.gov.

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More than 34,000 customers have already taken advantage of the expanded driver’s license and ID card online renewal program, which results in fewer customers waiting in person at Driver Services facilities.

“Throughout this pandemic, my commitment has been to do everything we can to help protect the health and safety of our residents and my employees, while providing services to the people of Illinois,” said White. “This remains our goal and

LEGAL NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE NO. 2018SC490 TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND TO ALL INTERESTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES THEREOF, INCLUDING AMONG OTHERS ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE VEHICLE SERVICES, ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE, ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL AND BOONE COUNTY TREASURER, BOONE COUNTY CLERK, BOONE COUNTY STATES ATTORNEY, GREEN TREE FINANCIAL SERVICING CORPORATION CHARLES H CREMENS, AND TO OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED: Owners/Parties Interested Cert Number Street Or Common Address Parcel Number 90-26-300-281 HERRERA, CLAUDIO 2017-90007 4530 HARRIS DR TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVE SAID MOBILE HOMES WERE SOLD ON OCTOBER 25, 2018, FOR DELINQUENT MOBILE HOME LOCAL SERVICES TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2018 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES JUNE 21, 2021. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX CERTIFICATES OF TITLE HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVE SAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED MOBILE HOMES BY BOONE COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JULY 20, 2021 AT 9:00 AM [VIA ZOOM.COM USING MEETING ID: 940 6691 6168], SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX CERTIFICATE OF TITLE ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVE SAID MOBILE HOME NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 21, 2021. /S/ BOONE COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERK ADDRESS: 1212 LOGAN AVE STE, SUITE 103, BELVIDERE, IL 61008 TELEPHONE: (815) 544-3103 (Published in the Belvidere Republican Jan. 7, 14 & 21, 2021) 388027

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, BOONE COUNTY, ILLINOIS CAUSE NO. 2018-TX-1 TO THE FOLLOWING NAMED PERSONS (AND IF DECEASED, TO THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES), AND TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, AND TO ALL INTERESTED DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES THEREOF, INCLUDING AMONG OTHERS ILLINOIS ATTORNEY GENERAL, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, ILLINOIS DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES, ILLINOIS DEPT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURITY, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPT OF HEALTHCARE & FAMILY SERVICES (PUBLIC AID) GENERAL COUNSEL AND BOONE COUNTY CLERK, BOONE COUNTY TREASURER, BOONE COUNTY STATES ATTORNEY AND CITY OF BELVIDERE, CITY OF LOVES PARK, VILLAGE OF CAPRON, VILLAGE OF POPLAR GROVE, CANDLEWICK LAKE ASSOCIATION, INC, AND TO OCCUPANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND PARTIES INTERESTED IN THE PARCELS HEREINAFTER NAMED: Parcel Number Owners/Parties Interested Cert Number Street Or Common Address 03-22-252-007 HARALANOV, EVGENI E. 2017-00013 411 STAFFORDSHIRE DR. NE 03-22-252-007 IVANOV, SVETOSLAV 2017-00013 411 STAFFORDSHIRE DR. NE 03-22-252-007 LAKE LAND INVESTMENTS, 2017-00013 411 STAFFORDSHIRE DR. NE LLC 03-22-406-008 TAURINA, GEROLAMO TR 2017-00022 517 ATLANTIC DR NE 03-22-406-008 TAURINA MARIA TR 2017-00022 517 ATLANTIC DR NE 03-22-406-008 CANDLEWICK LAKE 2017-00022 517 ATLANTIC DR NE ASSOCIATION, INC RA: THERESA BALK 03-22-406-008 CANDLEWICK LAKE 2017-00022 517 ATLANTIC DR NE ASSOCIATION, INC. 05-26-434-006 MARTINEZ, ROSA 2017-00169 N. STATE ST. 05-26-434-006 LIZETTE VEGA 2017-00169 N. STATE ST. 05-26-434-015 MARTINEZ, ROSA 2017-00170 OFF N. STATE ST. 05-26-434-015 LIZETTE VEGA 2017-00170 OFF N. STATE ST. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ABOVESAID PARCELS WERE SOLD ON OCTOBER 25, 2018, FOR GENERALTAXES FOR THE YEAR 2017 AND PRIOR YEARS, AND THAT THE PERIOD OF REDEMPTION FROM SUCH SALE EXPIRES JUNE 21, 2021. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT A PETITION FOR ORDER DIRECTING ISSUANCE OF TAX DEEDS HAS BEEN FILED IN THE ABOVESAID CAUSE AS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED PARCELS BY BOONE COUNTY, AS TRUSTEE, AND THAT ON JULY 20, 2021 AT 9:00 AM [VIA ZOOM.COM USING MEETING ID: 940 6691 6168.], SAID PETITIONER WILL APPLY FOR AN ORDER THAT A TAX DEED ISSUE AS TO EACH ABOVESAID PARCEL NOT REDEEMED ON OR BEFORE JUNE 21, 2021. /S/ BOONE COUNTY AS TRUSTEE, PETITIONER.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT THE COUNTY CLERKADDRESS: 1212 LOGAN AVE STE, SUITE 103, BELVIDERE, IL 61008TELEPHONE: (815) 544-3103 (Published in the Belvidere Republican Jan. 7, 14 & 21, 2021) 388031

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County of Boone This is to certify that the undersigned intend...to conduct and transact a stump grinding and yard care service business in said County and State under the name of BROSKI STUMP GRINDING at the following post office addresses: 427 Caswell St., Belvidere, IL 61008 that the true and real full names of all persons owning, conducting or transacting such business, with the respective residence address of each are as follows: Todd Scharringhausen, 427 Caswell St., Belvidere, IL 61008 SIGNED: TODD SCHARRINGHAUSEN Dated 1/6/21 Subscribed and sworn (or affirmed) to before me, this 6th day of January, A.D. 2021.

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To ensure the public’s health and safety, customers visiting Driver Services facilities, along with Secretary of State employees, will be required to wear facemasks. Plexiglas dividers have been installed at all workstations and tape has been applied to the floor in six-foot intervals to follow social distancing guidelines, which limits the number of customers inside a facility. As a result, customers should come prepared to wait outside in cold weather because of the limited number of people allowed in a facility at one time.

For drive tests, employees will wear facemasks and face shields due to the close proximity with the customer inside the vehicle. Customers will be required to wear facemasks.

Disposable plastic will be used to cover the vehicle seats during the drive test and then discarded immediately after the conclusion of the drive test.

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emergencies. Participants with complete the course will receive a two-year certificate.

Farm Bureau members and family members (12 years and up) are eligible for the class.

(Children, ages 12 to 17 years old, must be accompanied by an adult.) Cost is $50 per person ($50 Savings). Information on how to access the online course (approximately two hours) will be emailed to participants once registration is received.

Registration deadline is Feb. 12.

Participants will need to bring proof of completion of the online course to the classroom portion on Saturday, Feb. 27 to participate.

Classroom size is limited to 10 people per hour (minimum of eight people required). The first class will begin at 9 a.m. on Feb. 27.

Additional classes will follow as needed.

The project is made possible in part by funding from the Farm Safety Grant provided by the Illinois Farm Bureau and COUNTRY Financial. Contact the Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau office at 815-962-0653 if you have any questions.

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subject. Life has taught me to attempt to understand the needs of others. An elderly man approaching me at the grocery store is not an intrusion or irritation. It is simply an elderly man needing advice. Life should dictate that anyone in my situation give him the 30 seconds required to provide the help he needs. This should be done without angst.

Someday we will all be older and in need of salt.

Finally let’s tackle the subject of love. It’s the biggest one of all. If you can’t operate under the guise of experience or life, please do so under the umbrella of love. It is the greatest gift we can give anyone – spouse, best friend, child, stranger, or anyone in between. If someone random reaches out to you for whatever reason and you answer in the name of love, you have the experience required to have this thing called life figured out.

It is all about human connections and relationships and giving people what they need when they do or don’t ask for it. Especially during a pandemic. Especially, and definitely, when it involves salt (the iodized kind) on aisle 10.

Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

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