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At a recent Bernie’s distribution event in Harvard, a sorting and organization crew used the route lists to set up crates with the number of books required for each of the six bus routes. The food delivery routes were used to help deliver the books to the kids. Jefferson School is a pickup location for food as well, so books were able

to be picked up with food. Shown in the photo are those who rode the bus routes and handed out the bags of books (bottom front right counter clockwise) Chris May, Jodi Harrison, Jordan Dahlke, Meaghan White, Dave Martin, Cathy Cartland, Heather Kriete, Christina Nahera, Maggie Binz, Yolanda Roldan and Allison Nulle.

Book bank steps up Bernie’s seeks support for children’s book campaign

By Heidi Schulz STAFF WRITER

Bernie’s Book Bank, a non-profit organization that sources, processes and distributes new and gently used children’s books in northern Illinois, has stepped up its efforts to meet the growing needs of homebound students during the coronavirus pandemic.

On March 20 Bernie’s launched the “Change Their Story” campaign in response to COVID-19. By donating $12 people can enable them to provide 12 books to an under-served child in northern Illinois. This enables the organization to continue to meet the growing need for quality books at home.

Since the launch of the campaign in March, Bernie’s has distributed more than 112,000 free books to local under-served children. The extended stay-at-home order means students now face an additional month at home and many do not have access to educational resources or age appropriate books.

The disruption has the potential to widen the learning gap and leave students struggling to keep up with grade level expectations and that’s where Bernie’s wants to help.

As a non-profit organization funded entirely by individual donors, foundations and caring companies, Bernie’s Book Bank cannot succeed with the support of many donors. By

working together they hope to transform the educational journey of thousands of under-served children by providing them the tools they need to become successful readers. A donation of $12 will ensure 12 quality books for a child.

A bit of Bernie’s history Bernie’s leader, Brian Floriani, was a reading paraprofessional who spent his days tutoring struggling readers at the elementary grade level when he realized he needed to help more children. Floriani believes that reading is the single most important skill a child needs.

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Late fees waived on first property tax installment The McHenry County Board, has voted to waive late fees and interest for 90 days on the first installment of this year’s property tax bills to help homeowners and businesses deal with the financial burden of the coronavirus pandemic.

County board members met remotely Tuesday evening to approve an ordinance giving taxpayers until Sept. 15—90 days after the June 15 due date—to pay their first installment without penalty. The measure is one of several that will be unveiled in the coming days to help residents and business owners who are struggling as a result of COVID-19, county board Chairman Jack Franks, D-Marengo, said.

“The stay-at-home order put in place by Governor Pritzker was a wise and necessary measure to save lives and prevent our hospitals, and our heroic health-care workers, from being overwhelmed. Unfortunately, it brings with it an unimaginable cost in the form of lost jobs, School mascot, CrosBee, worn by Superintendent Dr. Corey Ta- lost wages and lost revenues. The federal and state government are foya helped deliver books.

going to be the main drivers when it comes to relief, but McHenry County is going to actively pursue whatever measures it can to help.”

The ordinance also extends the deadline that senior citizens have to apply for the senior freeze property tax exemption to Sept.15.

The ordinance only delays late fees on the first installment, and does not apply to taxpayers whose installments are paid through escrow. If the 90-day deadline is missed, the late fees and interest will be reinstated and applied retroactively.

Franks urged people who have the financial means to pay their first installment on time to do so.

“McHenry County’s property taxes, while onerous and burdensome, fund our schools, our first responders, our roads, our libraries and the many other services that people rely on. It would help them immensely if people who are not in financial distress pay their taxes on time,” Franks said.

The county board has decreased

its tax levy by more than $28 million over the past three fiscal years, and voted when it approved the current 2020 budget to make the cuts permanent. Last year, the county rebated more than $8.2 million from the Valley Hi Nursing Home’s fund surplus back to qualifying homeowners while leaving the home with a very comfortable reserve. County government makes up about 10 percent of a taxpayer’s bill—the county has no authority to force other local governments to lower their tax bills.

The county has set up a resource page at www.mchenrycountyil.gov/ covid19resources for community members, businesses and nonprofits needing help as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more about how you can protect yourself and your family against coronavirus, visit the Department of Health’s website at www.mcdh.info, and follow it on Facebook and Twitter.

The Illinois Department of Public Health also has set up a toll-free hotline at 800-889-3931 to address questions or concerns you may have.

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Centuries-old law cannot be used to reclaim lost wager, state Supreme Court rules Daily fantasy sports a game of skill, not chance, court says

By Rebecca Anzel CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

A statute dating back to the early 1800s cannot be applied to daily fantasy sports betting, Illinois’ highest court ruled April 16. Fantasy sports, the court ruled, are games dominated by skill, not by chance.

In April 2016, Colin Dew-Becker and Andrew Wu competed in a fantasy NBA contest through the website FanDuel. They each paid $109 — a $100 wager and $9 fee to the company. Wu’s team scored almost double the points Dew-Becker’s team did, making him the winner.

Dew-Becker filed a lawsuit three

days later to recover his bet. Under a centuries-old Illinois law called the Loss Recovery Act—passed in 1819, one year after Illinois became a state and 40 years before the Civil War—those on the losing end of an illegal wager have a legal avenue to get their money back.

In order for that to be a possibility, however, that money had to be lost while gambling. The state Supreme Court, after consulting recently published peer-reviewed studies, ruled that while nothing in the act’s language omits internet contests from its purview, daily fantasy sports bets do not fit the definition of gambling

as dictated by law.

“Because the outcomes of headto-head DFS contests are predominately skill based, we conclude that (Dew-Becker) was not engaged in ‘gambling’ with (Wu) as required” under statute, Chief Justice Anne Burke wrote in the opinion. “... We determine here only that the DFS contest at issue in this case does not fall under the current legal definition of gambling.”

Justice Lloyd Karmeier, whose retirement takes effect in December, was the lone justice among six to dissent. Justice Michael Burke, who is not related to the chief justice, did not participate in this case. He was appointed to replace retired Justice Robert Thomas on March 1, after arguments in the case were heard.

“Throughout the history of antigambling laws, courts have recognized the effort and ingenuity man has exerted to circumvent the law by disguising activities as legal or contests of skill although the intended appeal is to chance,” Karmeier wrote in his dissent. “...The ingenuity exerted in head-to-head DFS contests duped the majority into believing it is a game of skill when truly it is a game of chance.”

He took issue with the majority justices using outside research to base their decision instead of materials submitted by attorneys for Dew-Becker and Wu. This, he said, can set a dangerous precedent.

“The majority opinion risks legalizing traditional concepts of gambling anytime a study concludes that it involves skill more than chance,” Karmeier wrote.

He cites poker as an example.

There is “statistical evidence” the game is won by the most skillful player—one with the best strategy and knowledge of the card game.

That interpretation would legally define poker not as gambling, as Illinois courts have long held, but as a contest of talent.

If the majority justices used what Karmeier wrote was the “proper standard,” they would have determined daily fantasy sports are games of chance.

“Once a lineup is set and the athletic games commence, the DFS participant cannot influence the athlete’s performance or how points are accumulated,” he wrote. “At this point in the game, the outcome of the contest relies entirely on a contingent event that the participant lacks all control

over, and there is no subsequent opportunity for the participant to overcome the chance involved.”

The six justices who participated in deciding the case agreed in other matters.

The Loss Recovery Act requires bettors have a “direct” connection to each other—simply, one person must lose to another. That enables its purpose of “not simply to undo illegal gambling transactions but ‘to deter illegal gambling by using its recovery provision as a powerful enforcement mechanism” is met, according to court documents.

That contradicts the argument Wu’s legal representative, William Gantz, made in a court filing. Gantz said this interpretation “seeks a green light for a cottage industry in Illinois—lodging hundreds of thousands of claims against unsuspecting citizens who have been engaged in online DFS contests in Illinois for at least over a decade.”

Burke wrote the filing of lawsuits would be in keeping with the act’s “explicit” goal. The five majority justices added that state lawmakers are able to alter current regulations to manage daily fantasy sports contests.

Schools to remain closed for academic year as Pritzker says virus not yet at peak Renewal deadlines for gun

By Rebecca Anzel

CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Following the lead of nearby states, Gov. JB Pritzker on April 17 announced Illinois’ public and private schools will remain shuttered for the rest of the school year.

The announcement came one month after Pritzker first announced a temporary school closure amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pritker said the state’s COVID-19 curve is “flattening, not flat,” and key metrics to watch are hospitalization rate and how long it takes for the number of cases to double. Both are decreasing, but not at a level that indicates the curve is declining yet, he added.

As of April 17, the state had 926 of 2,979 intensive care unit beds available statewide, or about 30 percent. There were 1,918 available ventilators of 3,213, or about 60 percent.

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said Friday’s new case count appears so high because health care personnel are testing more people, and she and Pritzker agreed that fatality and case count increase rates have not peaked yet.

As cases have now been confirmed in 92 of Illinois’ 102 counties, Pritzker made the call April 17 to cancel school, public and private, for the rest of the academic year.

“Folks, I’ve said time and time again, my decisions are hard ones, but they will follow the science. And the science says our students can’t go back to their normal routine,” Pritzker said. “... My priority remains unchanged—how do we save the most lives during this very difficult time.

In an average day, Pritzker said, 2 million K-12 students would meet in large groups in hallways, classrooms and extracurricular activities before going home.

That pattern “opens up a nearly limitless opportunity for potential COVID-19 infection in a time when our health care workers, our researchers, our scientists and our first responders need us to bend the curve downward,” he added.

Ezike said social distancing is working and needs to continue.

The governor said one of the difficulties in the decision was the fact that students would have fewer instructional hours, and that Illinois is an education landscape in which some districts are better able to enact remote learning than others.

But Illinois administrators and educators are “stepping up to ensure that every child in this state receives the education they deserve,” he said, even if the method varies by community.

Guidance offered by the Illinois State Board of Education includes daily check-ins on each student by the teacher and grading reflective of “the unprecedented circumstances in which students are attempting to continue their studies,” Pritzker said.

Pritzker also announced another $569 million in federal funding will be available to Illinois schools as part of the recent federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security, or CARES Act. Districts will receive a portion of that funding proportional to how many low-income students they teach. ISBE officials will allocate additional money to communities most in need of resources, the governor said.

That funding may be spent on technology for students and teachers and meals to distribute to those youth that need them “Our school buildings may be closed, but the hearts and the minds of our teachers and students are wide open,” Illinois Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carmen Ayala said. “This pandemic has altered the fabric of how we teach, how we learn and how we connect, but it has not shaken the core of what our schools do, and that is to take care of Illinois’ children and prepare them for what is next.”

She added state officials do not “expect” students to learn everything they would have this year had in-person classes continued. The agency plans to release guidance to assist schools address “learning loss.”

owners, drivers extended

Emergency rules ensure permissions beyond expiration dates

By Rebecca Anzel CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS

Gun owners now have more time to renew a firearm owners identification card and concealed carry license in Illinois.

Emergency rules filed by the Illinois State Police ease renewal requirements during the novel coronavirus pandemic. A submitted renewal application ensures extension of current FOID and CCL permits through the length of the state of emergency declared by Gov. JB Pritzker, plus 12 more months following its expiration.

The ISP said in a news release, however, that personnel will continue to prohibit those who are restricted from either license from obtaining one.

“These emergency rules help ensure that honest gun owners will not be blocked from making firearm purchases,” Richard Pearson, executive director of the Illinois State Rifle Association, said in a statement. “It has taken some time to get

to this point, but we are pleased with the end result.”

He added these rules, which are effective immediately, are the result of “a few weeks of conversations” with the state police.

“The state police now has more time to analyze each renewal application to make sure no one slips through the cracks,” Sen. Julie Morrison, a Democrat from Lake Forest, said in a statement. “The order from ISP also empowers them to prioritize the work they know will be most important in preventing gun violence.”

Those with a license to carry concealed firearms will also not need to present authentication of the required three-hour training immediately, but must do so within 12 months of the termination of Pritzker’s emergency declaration.

“These emergency rules are welcome to many people in my district who have had issues with getting their renewals at no fault of their own and were not allowed to even

purchase firearms or ammunition,” Rep. Darren Bailey, a Republican from Xenia, said in a statement.

Motor vehicle deadlines extended as well Secretary of State Jesse White has extended driver’s license, identification card and vehicle registration expiration dates by at least 90 days after driver services facilities reopen. The extension previously had been only 30 days.

In a statement April 10, White said it “is the right thing to do.”

“It will ensure driver’s licenses, ID cards and vehicle registrations remain valid during this pandemic and will help alleviate the rush of customers visiting facilities once they reopen,” he said.

Facilities were closed after Pritzker issued a stay-at-home order, and will remain shuttered through at least April 30. Illinoisans can renew vehicle registrations, apply for a vehicle title and obtain and renew a driver’s license online at www.cyberdriveillinois.com.

McHenry County Sheriff’s report The following arrests in McHenry County were reported by the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department.

Suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

April 7 Ronald A. Monroe, 56, Harvard, was cited for DUI-alcohol, aggravated battery/public place and driving/ never issued a driver’s license; Alexa R. Kranz, 26, McHenry, was

cited for domestic battery/physical contact and domestic battery/bodily harm; Anthony G. Hutchinson-Lamping, 29, Crystal Lake, was cited for domestic battery/bodily harm and domestic battery/physical contact; April 8 Nathan A. Sagastume, 24, Wonder Lake, was cited for resisting a peace officer/corr emp, domestic battery/

Huntley Police report All individuals listed as arrested or charged with a crime in this press release are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

April 14: A burglary to business report was taken in the 10900 block of Rte. 47.

April 19: Joseph Schuch, age 27, of Woodstock, was arrested for driving while license suspended, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle

and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, near the intersection of Rte. 47 and Algonquin Road. April 21: Alexander Manov, age 18, of Huntley, was arrested on 3 counts of burglary to motor vehicle. The arrests stem from an investigation into several reported vehicle burglaries in the 9900 block of Bedford Drive and the 9800 block of Bennington Drive.

bodily harm, and criminal trespass to a building; April 9 David M. Billingham, 54, Fox Lake, was cited with aggravated DUI 3+, aggravated DUI license suspended or revoked, driving revoked/suspended DUI, improper lane usage, and failure to reduce speed; April 10 Tanya E. Long, 54, Hebron, was cited for domestic battery/physical contact; Joseph P. Nolan, 28, Barrington, was cited for aggravated battery/government employee, unlawful possession of cannabis/driver, DUI-alcohol, failure to reduce speed, improper traffic lane usage, resisting a peace officer/corr emp; April 11 Deonna L. Robinson, 31, Wonder Lake, was cited for aggravated battery/child <13/great bodily harm, domestic battery/physical contact, domestic battery/bodily harm.

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Conservation offers tip to Huntley bingo running celebrate Earth Day every day

through May 3

The Huntley bingo game runs until May 3. Cards will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on May 3. All eligible entries will be entered into a drawing with the winning entries to be pulled during the week of May 4.

Fill five spots in a row, column or diagonal to be entered to win one of the prizes listed below. Fill the entire card to receive two entries into the prize drawing.

Be sure to check out the Huntley dining guide to see which Huntley restaurants are currently open.

How to enter: Send a photo of the completed card via email to mstocker@ huntley.il.us or drop off the completed card in the Village Hall Utility payment dropbox at 10987 Main Street, Huntley.

Include receipt copies (valued at $10 and above, dated between April 9 and May 3) for any spaces related to supporting local businesses with a purchase requirement Non-purchase related spaces will be accepted based on honor, no verification will be done.

Include your name, email address and/or phone number on the email or written on the bingo form.

Prizes include: (prizes may be subject to change) • Huntley Area Public Library-Library Swag Bag and $20 gift card to a local restaurant (2 prizes available) • Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce-$40 in gift cards to local restaurants • Huntley Community School District 158-Huntley High spirit wear, Fine Arts Passes for family to ALL D158 shows for 20/21 school year, Athletics Passes for family into all home games for 20/21 school year (excluding playoffs) • Huntley Park District-four Stingray Bay pool passes • Huntley Police-ride in a police car in an upcoming Huntley parade •Huntley Fire-pizza delivered to your Huntley home by a fire engine • Village of Huntley-VIP seating in the Gazebo at an upcoming Huntley Summer Concert in the Square If your business would like to contribute a prize, contact mstocker@huntley.il.us.

postcards) and other paper materials you receive wherever possible. Read books, magazines and newspapers online.

Reduce the Amount of Trash Created by your Household When shopping for food and household goods, buy in bigger quantities - not a problem during Covid-19 and wanting to make less trips out. Larger container means less packaging. Avoid the snack sizes, individual serving sizes and juices bags now that you aren’t packing to-go snacks and lunch boxes. Ban bottled water - it produces a lot of container waste. If you have to buy bottled water choose a large plastic jug instead and use reusable drinking containers. Visit Earth911.com to see more Green Tips.

Recyle The MCC Sustainability Center publishes the official “McHenry County Green Guide” which includes the hard-to-recycle items, view the Recycling A to Z Guide and where to buy green products locally and online.

Earth911 website has a free app, iRecycle that includes nationwide recycling, green living information and Green Guide listings. The Freecycling site lists items people offer locally for free, www.freecycle.org, a national movement to reduce garbage going into landfills and give new life to good used stuff.

Plant a Vegetable Garden Perhaps this is the year you should plant your own vegetable garden.

There is nothing quite like the fla-

vor of fresh picked produce. If you have never had a vegetable garden, the University of Illinois Extension Service has lots of resources.

Plan Your Spring Garden with Native Plants While at home and with the weather getting nice, many of you may be planning your spring garden.

Consider using native plants. Native plantings boast numerous pollinator benefits, provide an array of colors and dimension to a garden, and tolerate droughts, lessening the need to water. Check out the conservation district’s planting with natives resources.

Create a backyard habitat for wildlife Plant native trees, shrubs, ground cover, prairie or meadow patches, and flower beds to 1) Save time and money that you would normally spend on mowing and fertilizing grass; 2) Provide habitat and food for wildlife; 3) Conserve water; and 4) Reduce lawn mower pollution and decreases run-off from fertilizers and pesticides. Source: www.nwf. org/gardenforwildlife.

Eat Locally - Sign up for a CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture) Food that’s grown and produced nearby reduces transportation-related emissions and you are supporting the local economy. To find one that fits your needs, visit www.littlemchenrycounty.com/little-mchenry-county-guide-to-csas/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=258186bb-4 5fc-452d-be6c-9cebef47bb96.

One-container meal planning ideas from U of I Extension Time is of the essence when juggling new schedules and responsibilities. Whether you want to make a quick-and-easy, healthy dinner or you want a fun family project, one-container recipes are a great option.

“By combining protein, a starch, favorite vegetables and a tasty sauce, you will save cooking time and make clean up a breeze,” says Laura Barr Walker, University of Illinois Extension nutrition and wellness educator. “There are multiple ways to do one-container recipes, from slow-cooker meals to sheet-pan dinners.”

Walker offers the following tips: 1. Choose recipes wisely. Look for recipes that line up with your household’s needs. Walker recommends asking yourself a few key questions: • Is this for one meal, to generate leftovers, or to double and freeze?

• What is on hand to use?

• What are your family’s favorite ingredients or recipes?

“The answers should help guide you when choosing one-pot or sheet pan recipes that will suit you,” she says.

A great place to start is the recipe finder at eat-move-save.extension.

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“This helps expand the types of meals you can make,” Walker says.

“Use the ‘first in, first out’ method for your food supply by using older items first. Keep this in mind for fresh produce as well.”

3. Make it a family affair. All family members can help in the kitchen, making meal preparation a fun event.

“Planning and making family meals together builds family bonds, cooking skills, and nutrition knowledge,” Walker says.

Younger children can measure or count ingredients, whisk or stir foods, and use a plastic knife to cut soft foods, such as bananas. Older youth can chop fruits and vegetables, practice with cooking on the stove, and measure temperatures

with a food thermometer.

4. Keep it safe and prevent waste.

Once shelf-stable ingredients, such as salad dressing, sauces or canned vegetables, are open, store any remaining food in the refrigerator.

Also, plan to use those leftover meals in three to four days. If you have a large batch recipe, freeze half for a meal next week.

“One-container meals can make meal planning, prep and clean-up easier,” Walker says. “Tuna casseroles and chili are traditional favorites, of course, but you also can explore other options that are both nutritious and flexible.”

For a do-it-yourself guide for casseroles, go to eat-move-save. extension.illinois.edu/blog/whatspantry-make-diy-casserole.

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block of Doty Road, Terry Collins, 29, of Chicago Heights, was arrested for criminal trespass to property and resisting a peace officer.

April 13, 11:25 a.m., in the 100 block of West Melody Lane, a 30-year-old Woodstock female was arrested on two counts of domestic battery and WOW (FTA-Rockford).

April 13, 8:44 p.m., in the 700 block of St. John’s Road, Arnie A. Blass, 26, of Woodstock, was arrested on WOW (FTA-McHenry County).

April 16, 11:43 p.m., in the 300 block of Leah Lane, a 19-year-old Woodstock male was arrested for four counts of domestic battery, aggravated battery to a peace officer and resisting a peace officer.

April 17, 7:41 p.m., in the 500 block of South Eastwood Drive, William P. Joseph Jr., 29, of Woodstock, was arrested for driving while license suspended.

April 20, 6:48 p.m., in the 100 block of South Eastwood Drive, Steven J. McMillan, 56, no address given, was arrested for criminal trespass to land and resisting a peace officer.

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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.

An arrest does not constitute a conviction, and suspects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

April 1, 3:56 p.m., in the 200 block of North Madison, London S. Harris, 28, address not given, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, possession of cannabis in a vehicle (passenger) and possession of cannabis.

April 2, 1:05 a.m., in the 900 block of Lake Avenue, Kristofer R. McMullen, 40, no address given, was arrested for WOW (FTA two counts-DeKalb County).

April 8, 8:22 p.m., in the 1200 block of Lake Avenue, Jonathan M. Franzen, 22, no address given, was arrested for criminal trespass to property.

April 11, 9:32 p.m., in the 3700 block of Doty Road, Matthew W. LaForce, 41, of Marengo, was arrested for battery.

April 12, 1:01 a.m., in the 3700

The McHenry County Conservation District marked the day 50 years ago when a public consciousness emerged about the state of our planet, reflecting on the progress that has been made and how much more can be done.

Today, as we abide by the stayat-home orders, we all have a real opportunity to slow down, change the pace, redirect our focus and our priorities, and reconnect with nature.

In honor of Earth Day 2020, here is your spring challenge: Be Nature Aware Celebrate the wonder of all that Mother Earth and our local wild habitats, sites, trails and own backyards have to offer. Appreciate a sunset.

Watch a thunderstorm roll in. Hike a trail less traveled. Learn the names of five different trees, wildflowers and birds. Go fish, bike the neighborhood, backyard camp, do morning yoga outside, read under a tree, make fairy houses and stick villages, plant a garden, fly a kite.

Take an eco-friendly family picnic Use: Reusable containers for sandwiches and sides, cloth napkins, reusable silverware, refillable drink containers, reusable lunchbox, tote bag or cooler.

Create a tree-free home Replace paper napkins and paper towels with cloth napkins/towels or cut up old t-shirts for rags. Use wipe boards or digital notes and organizers instead of post-it notes and notepads. Reuse envelopes, wrapping paper, the front of gift cards (as

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Milk Days postponed The Harvard Milk Days Board of Directors held its monthly board meeting on Thursday, April 9, (via teleconference).

The main topic of discussion was the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic and how it relates to the Harvard Milk Days and its annual events.

With the current state of not only the city, but the state and the nation, the board had a difficult decision to make. It was decided that the Harvard Milk Days Festival will be moved to the weekend of October 16-18. This is subject to review and approval by the City of Harvard. This will give the board and committee chairmen and chairwomen more time to plan accordingly with hopes that the pandemic is behind us. Knowing that this festival brings thousands upon thousands of people to Harvard every year, this decision was made with the health and safety of everybody in mind. More details will be worked out in the coming weeks and will be announced once we have everything finalized. Updates will be posted on the official webpage (www.milkdays. com) as well as the Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ HvdMilkDays). If you should have any questions, email info@milkdays.com.

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Information regarding pregnancy and COVID-19 Information about coronavirus changes by the hour. For pregnant women, this can be extremely unsettling.

How worried should pregnant women be about getting the virus?

Will they have to give birth alone?

Will they be exposed to patients with COVID-19 at the hospital where they deliver?

Unfortunately, little is known at this time about how this new virus affects pregnant women. For now, experts are basing recommendations largely on infection control considerations for other respiratory viruses, such as the flu, SARS and MERS. While experts do not currently know if pregnant women have a greater chance of contracting COVID-19, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) asserts that pregnant women should be considered an at-risk population for COVID-19.

Pregnancy alters a woman’s immune system, which may put her at higher risk of developing respiratory infections like the flu. Also, pregnant women who develop a respiratory infection face a greater risk for complications. The risk increases for women with underlying health conditions like diabetes or lupus.

It is not yet known if the virus causes problems during pregnancy, but it may increase the risk of complications. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have been a small number of reported problems with pregnancy or delivery, such as preterm birth, in babies born to mothers who tested positive for COVID-19 during pregnancy. It is not clear whether the preterm births were because of the

virus.

It is also unknown whether a pregnant woman can pass the virus to her baby during pregnancy or delivery, but the risk appears to be low. The virus has not been found in samples of amniotic fluid or breast milk.

Preliminary research suggests the virus isn’t likely to be transmitted from mother to baby through the womb. In Wuhan, China, an infant tested positive 30 hours after being born, but experts believe it is more likely that the baby caught the virus after birth, not during pregnancy.

A study of nine pregnant women who were infected with COVID-19 found the virus was not present in breast milk, but it has not been confirmed that it’s impossible to transmit the virus in breast milk.

In response to the pandemic, some pregnant women are considering giving birth at home or are asking for early induced labor to avoid being in the hospital during a possible surge of COVID-19 cases. Most experts advise against both.

A planned hospital birth is still considered the safest option to deliver your baby. Most hospitals are taking precautions to ensure that pregnant women aren’t exposed to ill patients and visitors, including modifications in caring for pregnant women suspected of having COVID-19.

Pregnant women should take these steps to protect themselves and their babies from COVID-19: • Clean your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

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• Make sure you’re up to date on your vaccines, including the flu shot and Tdap.

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Pregnant women who begin to have symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, dry cough, shortness of breath), should first call their OB-GYN and/ or primary care physician.

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Public Notices IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR WASHINGTON MUTUAL MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES WMALT 2006-AR5; Plaintiff, vs.

ALEJANDRO AQUINO; MARIA RAMIREZ; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ARIZONA; Defendants, 19 CH 212 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the conference room, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: LOT 2 (EXCEPT THE EAST 5 FEET THEREOF) IN BLOCK 2 IN E. E. AYER`S ADDITION TO HARVARD, BEING A

SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 17, 1875 IN BOOK 59 OF DEEDS, PAGE 304, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 01-35-304-007-0000.

Commonly known as 702 West Park Street, Harvard, IL 60033.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Mr. Anthony Porto at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 150 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. SPS000144-19FC1 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION intercountyjudicialsales.com I3149928 (Published in the McHenry County News April 16, 23 & 30, 3030) 371345

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First we all measured this situation by days and then by weeks and now the days string together and I’m not always sure if it is Tuesday or Wednesday. By now, we are seasoned pandemic participants. We know how to kill a month by staying inside and following the rules. Cross that one off the bucket list.

As the days morph into weeks and the weeks possibly into months, I wonder: How are you doing? What are you doing to pass the time? How are you staying safe? Are you lonely or scared? Is your family wearing on you or are you finding you enjoy them more than you thought you would? For me it’s the latter.

Sometimes, though, the days get long. There is only so much cleaning, cooking and TV binging anyone can do. Some days, despite my best intentions, I can’t seem to get anything done. It’s as though I’ve lost my oomph.

Some of us have sewn masks.

Others are wearing them. When

How are you doing? we do have to venture out for milk or eggs we are furtive, dodging oncoming customers in the toilet paper aisle. Trying not to breathe the same air – just in case. We carry hand sanitizer in our pocket and use it immediately upon leaving the grocery store. We try not to rub our eyes or touch our face.

People who are considered essential employees go out each day into the unknown. They come home and peel their clothes off and hop into the shower. And then get up the next day to do it all over again. Thank you.

Many of us have had to skip large family gatherings. We have cancelled birthday parties, spring break trips, Easter dinners, Sunday fun days and even postponed weddings and funerals.

Our daughter and her family live about half a mile from us.

We haven’t seen them in nearly a month. Visitors aren’t allowed at my dad’s assisted living facility, and he doesn’t understand why. We

Weekly connection The most powerful force I have ever seen or heard has to be when we twice visited Niagara Falls the thunder of the water rolling down the cliffs and smashing into the rocks below is rather earth shaking.

It’s so loud and intimidating to the ear and mind that one naturally feels a little jittery standing at the rail around the edge looking down at the sight. Another major force of power is the roar of a jet airplane as the engines come to life upon take off.

I’ve probably taken off and landed in an airplane close to a hundred times and I’m never completely at ease. There’s something about the incredible decibels of noise that one of those monsters makes that makes one realize the enormous amount of power that is being generated.

I suppose I would have the same feeling if I were ever to see a rocket launch from Cape Canaveral. People who have been there have told me that it is so

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all have similar stories to tell.

Students are now experienced distance learners. My senior in high school has actually been doing quite a bit of school work and he’s much more communicative about it than when he was in the regular classroom.

We’ve discussed economics, how to arrange food in the refrigerator, local government and “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Those discussions have been a plus.

Another plus – I don’t have to wonder who will be home for dinner. We’re all here every night, and we sit around the table together for our meal. It hasn’t been this way since they were in elementary school.

I thought I’d thoroughly stocked up on food, but things are thinning out. Over the last three weeks we’ve gone through 10 dozen eggs. One son eats four every day for breakfast, so he’s guilty for two-thirds of the overall consumption. We ran out of peanut butter more than a week ago. So far so good on the toilet paper situation. (Phew!)

We watch TV together at night because no one can go out. We used to watch more news. We’ve pared it down to about half an hour a day – just to stay informed. More than that gets depressing. During the day I like shows that make us laugh out loud. “Impractical Jokers” and “The Carbonaro Effect” are two favorites. At night I’m up for something creepier like “The Outsider” or “The Man in the High Castle.” We just started watching “Ozark” last night.

Every evening we test our lung capacity by timing how long we can hold our breaths. When we exhale, we watch for coughing.

So far we are all good and holding in excess of a minute. One night I made it past two minutes. I’ve always wanted to be an overachiever.

We sleep in later and stay up later than pre-pandemic. Our schedule has slowed. We wait for word that we can return to normal, although I’m not sure that will ever truly happen. Like 9/11 COVID-19 has changed us forever.

I do believe we will have a new normal, someday – hopefully soon.

Each of us is dealing with the pandemic and stay-at-home directive in our own way. I’m sure you’re doing the best you can with what you have. I think we all are. In the meantime, know that I’m thinking about you and am wondering how you are doing.

Take care.

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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powerful and loud that it takes one’s breath away.

I was just amazed this past week after reading the story of the night Jesus was betrayed in John chapter 18. The story tells of how much power Jesus had at His disposal and how He held it all back that night.

First of all the gospels tell us that a very large number of soldiers came to the Garden of Gethsemane that night to arrest Jesus, literally there were between 300 and 600 Roman soldiers that came to find Him. The great band of soldiers arrived with Judas, the betrayer, and the Roman police to capture the Lord.

They had heard all about His miracles and power and they thought they could out muscle Him, I guess. When they arrived in the garden where Jesus was praying that night, He stepped forward and asked them who they were looking for.

They said they were looking for

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Jesus of Nazareth. Something all together amazing happened right then. Jesus answered them and said, “I Am He.” Now in the Old Testament when Moses asked God what His name was, God said, my name is “I Am that I Am.” God became known as “The Great I Am” in scripture from that point on. Now on the night Jesus is being taken into custody, He uses the same title for Himself as He answered them. Immediately all the soldiers and police lurched

backward and fell to the ground the Bible says. Then Jesus calmly stepped forward and surrendered Himself to them.

What is so astounding about this passage is that it proves that Jesus was indeed God in the flesh.

It proves it because of the amazing power that shot forth when He said the words, “I AM, He”. You see that night and throughout the next day, Jesus was holding back universe creating power that He could have used to exterminate them in an instant.

Jesus had power that spoke the universe into existence and created every miraculous thing we see, feel, touch, taste and smell. By knocking them down and stunning them and then stepping forward in surrender, He also proved that He went to the cross of His own will.

He surrendered not because He had to, but because He chose to.

That’s how much He loves each one of us. In Philippians 2, we read that Jesus set aside His power and glory to become a humble servant and give His life on a cruel Roman cross to become the sacrifice for the sins of all who will trust in Him for salvation and eternal life.

God’s love is the most powerful entity in the universe. God’s love is this strong, and it is true just as sure as Jesus walked this earth, did miracles, died on the cross and walked out of the grave resurrected and victorious over death three days later. During this time of shut down on the earth, God is giving us all yet another chance to reflect and receive His great gift before it’s too late.

Until next week, God bless.

News from McHenry County 4-H McHenry County 4-H Youth Foundation Scholarship information: Attention all eligible 4-H members. If you are 17 or 18 years of age as of Sept. 1, 2019, and in your last year or one year out of high school, you are eligible to apply for The McHenry County 4-H Youth Foundation Scholarship.

The application can be accessed at docs.google.com/document/ d/1Rinn-xH1_vQgwQPt_fD73LDd4e0Rxk25n-WhCRbYVG0/edit.

The complete application is due to the McHenry County Extension Office by June 1, 2020, to be considered for the scholarship. Please read complete instructions. Copy may also be downloaded from the extension website beginning or email Michele for pdf copy if you have difficulty accessing the files.

4-H Club meetings - Virtual meetings are happening Contact Michele Aavang at maavang@illinois.edu if you would like her to set up a ZOOM meeting using the university account to add some extra security for your club meeting. She will “pop-in” to answer any questions or concerns you might have before handing the additional “Host” option benefits through the university’s paid subscription.

Please contact your leader to see if this might be an option for your upcoming April meeting.

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This photograph shows farmland being flooded to create Wonder Lake after the dam was constructed across Nippersink Creek in 1929.

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The mission continues during COVID-19 Due to the challenges that come with remote learning, books at home are needed more than ever.

Bernie’s has decided to maintain operations as an essential business during the current stay-at-home order and is committed to doing everything they can in a safe and efficient manner.

In the absence of volunteers, they have redesigned their processing center to implement social distancing practices so their 42 team members can continue working while adhering to safety standards.

Their goal still remains to identify safe, alternative ways to distribute books to under-served children during the safer-at-home order that is still in effect.

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ALEJANDRO AQUINO; MARIA RAMIREZ; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ARIZONA; Defendants, 19 CH 212 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the conference room, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 01-35-304-007-0000.

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Huntley brush pickup The Huntley Public Works staff performs village-wide curbside tree branch pickup in the spring and fall of each year for Village of Huntley residents.

The dates for pickup (subject to change): • Week of May 4: All roads north of Kreutzer Road • Week of May 11: All roads in Sun City Branches must be placed on the parkway prior to the Monday that collection begins in each area.

Please stack branches along the curb line so that the trunks (larger end of branch) are all facing the same direction; either toward the roadway or with traffic.

Branch collection crews will make only one pass in each neighborhood. Branches put out after village crews have passed will not be collected. Crews will not go on private property to pick up the branches. Residents who miss the curbside pickup can make arrangements with their waste hauler or a Saturday one time only drop off will be scheduled for a date each May at Public Works located on Donald Drive from 8 a.m. to noon.

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