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Volume 7 Issue 28
JULY 6, 2017
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What to do when a turtle crosses the road What should you do if you see a turtle in the road? First, be safe. Busy streets are dangerous for would be rescuers and turtles alike. Put on your hazard lights and pull fully off the road. Make sure other drivers see you, before stepping onto a road . If there is too much traffic, contact the local police department for help. If the turtle is large (with a long tail), it may be a snapping turtle, they can be a bit aggressive and you might not want to attempt picking it up, but you can still help it across the road. Simply push it from behind with a blunt object. DO NOT pick
them up by their tail. If it is a small turtle, grasp it on either side of its shell behind the front legs and carry it low to the ground across the road. This way if it falls it reduces the possibility of injuries. Make sure to put the turtle in the direction it was heading, never turn them around! The turtle is on a mission, and if you turn it around, it will simply go back across the road when you drive away. Finally, do not relocate them. Many turtles have “Home Ranges,” a territory they call home, and when relocated, they will search out ways back or just stop eating.
MCHENRY COUNTY SHERIFF PHOTO McHenry Count News
McHenry County Deputy Wendt stopped to help this turtle cross the road on June 22.
Historical Society offering fun activities this summer MCHENRY COUNTY SHERIFF PHOTO McHenry County News
K9 Rocky honored
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Dept. congratulates K9 Rocky on his retirement. Rocky and his handler Deputy Paul Cosman were honored and recognized by Sheriff Bill Prim for his 8 years of service. During this time, Rocky assisted with locating lost citizens, finding articles, locating drugs and most importantly, a loyal partner to Paul. Rocky is now enjoying retirement at the Cosman residence.
Art display at Prairieview Education Center through July 28 McHenry County Conservation District invites you to view “Captured on Canvas — the Wilds and Wildflowers of Coral Woods” a special art exhibit of the works created during the Wildflowers and Art event by plein air painters. The exhibit will be on display now through July 28 at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road in Crystal Lake. This exhibit is free and is open to the public Monday–Fri-
day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., closed Sundays. Local “plein air” (in the open air) artists capture the spirit of land and nature, and transform it into expressive paintings and drawings. Revisit the beauty that unfolds each May in Coral Woods Conservation Area. Participating artists include Dee Abbate, Carol A. Foster, Karen Sako, Julie Janzen and Janet Harlow. Works on display are for sale.
If you’re looking for something to do with the kids this summer, consider dropping by the McHenry County Historical Society Museum in Union and experiencing a “Weekday Wonder.” The schedule is as follows: Tuesdays at Two – Specialized tours of the museum campus are offered at 2 p.m. each Tuesday according to this rotating schedule: 1895 West Harmony School: Experience what school was like in a genuine one-room school. “Waterways and Getaways: Resort Life in McHenry County” exhibit: Vacationing at the turn of the century on Pistakee Lake. 1843 log cabin and heritage garden: Learn about the Gannon family, among the first who settled in Grafton Township in 1843 to farm. Learn
about a pioneer kitchen garden and view the flowers, herbs and vegetables planted this year. General museum: Receive a guided tour throughout the 1870 museum building, as well as ancillary structures on the grounds. • Geocache Wednesdays – Find our new Geocache on the museum campus. • Research Thursdays – Free use of the Society’s extensive Research Library with a trained expert. Subject to availability and appointment required at least 24 hours in advance. Call 815-923-2267 or email info@mchenrycountyhistory.org. • I-Spy Fridays – Children and their parents can participate in oneof-a-kind scavenger hunt inside the museum. Qualify for a prize from the likes of sponsors Classic Cin-
emas, Kingston Lanes and Golf & Games, all in Woodstock. The museum, located at 6422 Main St. in Union, is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday (excluding holidays) through September. In addition to individuals receiving free admission as a perk of membership, throughout the summer season there are free admission weeks for residents living within townships/municipalities who are Society members. For a schedule visit www.gothistory.org or visit us on Facebook. “It’s an easy way for everyone to get out, do something together and support a local organization,” Membership/Volunteer Coordinator Kim Borgerson said. “Families do not have to travel to Chicago in order to see an award-winning museum.”
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