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McHenry County News DISPLAY ADVERTISING & CLASSIFIEDS: 815-654-4850 • CIRCULATION: 815-654-4854 • E-MAIL: McHenryNews@RVPublishing.com VOLUME 8 • ISSUE 16

11512 N. 2nd ST. • MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115

THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2018

Community Foundation for McHenry County awards grant to The Environmental Defenders

The Community Foundation for McHenry County has named The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County as a recipient of two grants totaling $8,950 at The Foundation’s Spring Grants Breakfast held March 28, at Boulder Ridge County Club, Lake in The Hills, Ill. The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County will use the grant money to go toward staff time and for new computer equipment. The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County is among 20 Arts and Culture, Education and Environment services organizations serving McHenry County that received grants totaling $176,900 from the Community Foundation this spring granting cycle. The Community Foundation for McHenry County connects the generosity of local donors with community needs through grants to organizations working to create a better quality of life throughout the county. Over the past five years, The Community Foundation has distributed more than $6.5 million to over 100 nonprofit organizations across all types of service areas within the community of McHenry County. “The Community Foundation supports agencies that serve our community in all ways, and today we can see some of those very special opportunities for service that truly touch thousands of individuals everyday,” said Robin Doeden, Executive Director for The Community Foundation. “Whether you attend a musical or theatrical performance, attend a gallery show, take a walk through McHenry County’s beautiful natural parks or participate in a training or educational program offered by any number of our com-

munity’s agencies. The Community Foundation has had a hand in making that possible. We are honored to partner with so many agencies whose mission is to enrich the lives of our residents on a daily basis.” The Foundation’s grant recipients underwent a thorough application and review process and demonstrated their agency’s needs, goals, reach and potential to The Foundation’s grant committee. “The Environmental Defenders is honored and grateful to receive these two grants and thanks the Community Foundation for McHenry County and their donors. The staffing grant, which follows a similar grant of $10,000 received last year, goes toward strengthening our programs and increasing outreach to more and underrepresented members of our community. In order to communicate efficiently with the public and membership, the technology grant will go toward much needed upgrades in computer equipment, networking and software.” The Community Foundation for McHenry County has two annual grant cycles, distributing funds to Arts and Culture, Education and Environment projects and programs as grants in the spring and to Health and Human Services projects and programs in the early fall each year. Local nonprofits interested in applying for funds should visit www.mccfdn.org or contact Margaret Miller at 815.338.GIVE(4483). McHenry County residents seeking to make a difference locally by contributing through The Community Foundation can contact Robin Doeden at robin@mccfdn.org or call 815.338.GIVE(4483) or visit www. mccfdn.org.

Celebrate Earth Day and bring household recyclables Come Celebrate Mother Earth, Saturday, April 21 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, in Crystal Lake with McHenry County Conservation District and the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County. Explore environmental booths for how you can ‘go green’ as well as enjoy a myriad of planned activities including kids’ crafts and games, puppet shows at 11:15 a.m. & 1:45 p.m., guided nature hikes at 12:15 & 3 p.m., and a household recycling drop-off. Lend a hand with the Stewardship Project and help restore a habitat. Food and beverage vendors will be on hand – Toasty Cheese mobile eatery 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and AJs Kettlecorn Company 11 a.m. to 4 pm., or bring your own “no waste” picnic lunch. Live music by Joe Reilly at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. whose performance and well-crafted songs exude a wit and charm that entertains all ages. New this year is an open mic at 12:30 p.m. (environmental themes appreciated). Learn how you can take measures closer to home to help protect, restore, and make an impact. Activities are both inside and outdoors; the event goes on rain or shine. Household recycling drop off: As you begin your spring cleaning drop off your unwanted items: electronics (computers & accessories, TVs, stereos, etc.), small appliances (microwaves must be clean), clean polystyrene, packing peanuts, re-useable bubble wrap, Christmas lights, fluorescent tubes, VHS tapes, CDs, cassettes, and household batteries. We will also accepting clean shoes, purses, belts, and fiber (clothing, towels, etc.) Donations are requested for large TVs or monitors to offset recycling costs ($.50 per pound or not to exceed $40). No smoke detectors, medical devices, console TVs, car batteries, or paint cans.

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From left - Nancy Schietzelt, First Vice President of Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, Lori McConville, President of Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and Barbara Oughton, Board Member of the Community Foundation for McHenry County pose with the Foundation’s new logo after Environmental Defenders receive their grant checks at a breakfast on March 28. One grant is for staffing and the other for computer equipment upgrade.

Centegra to offer free oral, head, neck cancer screenings Centegra Health System will offer free screenings for oral, head and neck cancers from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 30, at the Centegra Sage Cancer Center, 4305 Medical Center Drive in McHenry. Space is limited and registration is required. Register by calling 877-CENTEGRA (877-236-8347). During the screenings, Dr. Mobeen Shirazi, otolaryngologist and independent physician on staff at Centegra, will provide a thorough exam of the mouth, oral cavity, head and neck area to detect any precancerous lesions or problems. Although this screening does not take the place of an annual exam by a personal physician, it is a valuable tool for recognizing conditions that could become serious. These screenings are made possible through the Centegra partnership with Gavers Community Cancer Foundation. According to the American Society of Clinical Oncology, head and neck cancers account for about 3 to 5 percent of all cancers in the United States. This year, an estimated 61,760 people – 45,330 men and 16,430 women – will develop head and neck cancers. The society estimates more than 13,000 deaths will occur. The society also reports the following:

Smoking cigarettes, cigars or pipes or using chewing tobacco or snuff are the single largest risk factors for head and neck cancer. Eighty-five percent of head and neck cancer is linked to tobacco use. Secondhand smoke also may increase a person’s risk of head and neck cancer. Research indicates that infection with human papillomavirus or HPV is a risk factor for head and neck cancer. HPV is most commonly passed from person to person during sexual activity. There are different types of HPV and some are more strongly associated with certain cancers. HPV vaccines protect against certain strains of the virus. Centegra Hospital-McHenry is recognized as having one of the few cancer programs in the state to receive accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. This distinction acknowledges the comprehensive, quality cancer services Centegra provides. Centegra Hospital-McHenry is recognized as having one of the few cancer programs in the state to receive accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. This distinction acknowledges the comprehensive, quality cancer services Centegra provides.

Huntley High School posts Prom 2018 information

Huntley High School’s 2018 Prom, “Rhapsody in Blue,” will be held on Saturday, April 28, from 5 p.m. until midnight at the Westin Northwest Chicago-Itasca. Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased through the Webstore now through Friday April 13 or with Cash/Check with Mrs. Schaefer. All students attending prom mustride on the charter buses. Students must arrive at the school by 5 p.m. Schedule of Events 5 p.m. Arrive in East Gym to check in with Chaperones 5:20 p.m. Promenade from East Gym to Buses at Door 27 6:30 p.m. Arrival at Westin Northwest Chicago-Itasca 7 p.m. Dinner Service Begins 8 p.m. Dance Begins 11 p.m. Dance Ends; Board buses to return to HHS Additional Information For full information about Prom, vi it https:// district158.learning. powerschool.com/sschaefer/ huntleyhighschoolprom2018/ cms_page/view/36358171.


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