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Woodstock City Manager’s Newsletter Volume 4, Issue 34 September 23, 2016 FRIDAY,SEPTEMBER 23 Off Square Music – Open Mic Night, Stage Left Café, 7:00 pm Leo Kottke, Opera House Main Stage, 8:00 pm Peanut Days, The Kiwanis Club of Woodstock, intersection of Madison and South, 9 am - 5 pm SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Farmer’s Market, Woodstock Square, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Leo Kottke, Opera House Main Stage, 8:00 pm Peanut Days, The Kiwanis Club of Woodstock, intersection of Madison and South, 9 am - 5 pm Meet the Author event – Read Between the Lynes - Author Paula Garner, 2:00 pm TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Farmer’s Market, Woodstock Square, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Senior Coffee, Stage Left Café, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, Stage Leftovers, Stage Left Café, 7:00 pm Trivia Night, Main Street Pour- House, 7:00 pm (Please see AROUND TOWN - pg. 15) Inside This Issue Police Department 2 Finance / Building & Zoning 3 Public Library 4-5 Recreation 6-7 Opera House 8-9 Job Opportunities 10 Celebrations 11 Public Works 12-14 Around Town 15 McHenry - Happenings 16-17 Meetings 18 WHS Homecoming Painted Windows

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Page 1: Woodstock City Manager’s Newsletter · 2016-09-23 · Woodstock City Manager’s Newsletter Volume 4, Issue 34 September 23, 2016 FRIDAY,SEPTEMBER 23 Off Square Music – Open Mic

Woodstock

City Manager’s

Newsletter Volume 4, Issue 34

September 23, 2016

FRIDAY,SEPTEMBER 23

Off Square Music – Open Mic Night, Stage Left Café,

7:00 pm

Leo Kottke, Opera House Main Stage, 8:00 pm

Peanut Days, The Kiwanis Club of Woodstock,

intersection of Madison and South, 9 am - 5 pm

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Farmer’s Market, Woodstock Square, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Leo Kottke, Opera House Main Stage, 8:00 pm

Peanut Days, The Kiwanis Club of Woodstock,

intersection of Madison and South, 9 am - 5 pm

Meet the Author event – Read Between the Lynes -

Author Paula Garner, 2:00 pm

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Farmer’s Market, Woodstock

Square, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Senior Coffee, Stage Left Café,

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28,

Stage Leftovers, Stage Left

Café, 7:00 pm

Trivia Night, Main Street Pour-

House, 7:00 pm

(Please see AROUND TOWN - pg. 15)

Inside This Issue

Police Department 2

Finance / Building & Zoning 3

Public Library 4-5

Recreation 6-7

Opera House 8-9

Job Opportunities 10

Celebrations 11

Public Works 12-14

Around Town 15

McHenry - Happenings 16-17

Meetings 18

WHS Homecoming Painted Windows

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recently did something

totally out of character – literally –

he acted in a play to benefit the

McHenry County Historical

Society. He played the School

Custodian in a production of

Elementary Follies to raise

money to restore the historic

1867 Pringle School in Marengo.

At last count, the successful

theatrical event raised $3,000!

Chief Lieb was utterly amazed at

how much fun he had throughout the whole process from rehearsals to performing

(twice!) for the public. As he put it, “The other cast members and I truly enjoyed

stepping out of our “comfort zones” and onto the stage for a worthy cause.”

Congratulations, Chief Lieb, on a job well done!

As part of the IDOT grant, WPD Officers made one driving under the influence

arrest during the recent Labor Day crackdown. In addition, 35 seat belt citations

were written – nine of which occurred during nighttime hours. Other citations and

arrests include 24 citations for

operation of a vehicle while using an

electronic communications device, eight

citations for operation of an uninsured

motor vehicle, and a driving while

license is suspended arrest. The overall

goal of the “Click It or Ticket” and “DUI

Enforcement Patrols” is to increase the

safety for the traveling public.

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As part of the refinancing of the Series 2008 Bonds, which the City Council had

previously approved, it was necessary for the City to obtain a bond rating from S&P.

On August 25th a phone conference was held with S&P to present an overview of the

City’s financials and economic development and allow S&P to ask any questions. On

September 6th the City was notified that S&P was confirming the “AA” rating the City

had been upgraded to on May 20, 2014. They also indicated that the long term

outlook for this rating was “stable”, which indicated that this rating is unlikely to

change in the next two years.

The refunding transaction was completed this morning with good demand for the

purchase of the City’s new debt. Overall, savings were 6.9% of the net present value or

$131,800 in debt service savings for the Water & Sewer Fund.

The Federal Census Bureau started counting City of Woodstock residents on

September 9th. At this point they have not indicated any issues or difficulties in

participation by residents. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, they are currently

anticipating being done with the count on September 30th.

Sjostrom and Sons started work on the window

replacement project in the Old Courthouse. Their

first order of business was to remove several window

sash from rear windows, which will be used to

replace deteriorating sash on three windows on the

front of the building. Architect Gary Anderson

determined that this was a critical first step in the

project because the existing sash were in danger of

falling out.

The Spirit Halloween store will be opening

on Friday, September 16th. They are

occupying the former Office Depot Space at

414 S. Eastwood Drive.

PUBLIC LIBRARY Page 3

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many of the unique and wonderful buildings and locations in Woodstock

and the Rural Woodstock Public Library District as part of the Library’s 125th

Anniversary celebration. And , or rediscover, the Woodstock Public Library

when you bring in your photos to claim your prizes.

Be as you locate and take a picture of yourself at or near the historic/iconic

locations included in our scavenger hunt. Five locations will be released once a week

for five weeks, a total of 25 locations. You don’t have to find all 25 to participate,

though the more you find, the better your chances of winning.

Each week we’ll have clues to help you to five locations. We’ll post hints on

our Facebook page for the tough ones. (https://www.facebook.com/

WoodstockPublicLibrary). Take your selfies (please be respectful of private property

and be safe while taking your photos), bring them into the library and earn your

prizes and entries.

Weekly

• Win a 125th Anniversary prize-- your choice of a book bag, coffee mug, book,

puzzle, or lanyard and pins-- by successfully finding all of the scavenger hunt sites

in a given week.

• Each site you find, even if you don’t find all five each week, earns you an entry

into the grand prize drawing, so bring in your selfies every week no matter how

many you find. Receive a bonus entry if you show us your library card.

Grand Prizes

At the conclusion of the fifth week of the hunt, we will draw three lucky winners

from all of the entries accumulated.

• 1st Prize: $25 gift certificate to Read Between the Lynes

• 2nd Prize: 3-month membership to the Woodstock Recreation Center

• 3rd Prize: Culver’s gift certificate and goodie bag

Dates

Week 1: 9/16-9/23 Week 2: 9/23-9/30 Week 3: 9/30-10/7 Week 4: 10/7-10/14

Week 5: 10/14-10/21 Grand Prize Drawing: 10/21

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Saturday, September 24, from 9:30 am until

12:30 pm, professional staff from Mercy

Health System will be on hand to perform free

blood pressure screenings as well as provide

information and education on the influenza virus, vaccinations, and seasonally-

relevant child-safety issues. There will also be free goodies for the kids. Flu shots will

also be available for a fee, more information regarding the flu shots will be available

nearer to the day of the event.

Michael Iwanicki is the Superintendent of the Veterans Assistance Commission of

McHenry County (VAC) and has provided continuing education training to other

Veterans Service Officers on a variety of topics related to benefits from the US

Department of Veterans Affairs. Michael will be discussing VA Service Connected

Disability, Veterans and Survivors Pension (commonly called VA Aid & Attendance),

and other services offered by the VAC. Tuesday, September 27, 6:30-7:30 pm

Need help with that tablet or other smart device? Stop in

Tuesdays 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Thursdays 10:00 am -

11:00 am for some one-on-one assistance with our IT

Librarian gurus.

Every Friday there will be a small, do-it-yourself activity in

the Children’s Department. It will be available all day, and announced on Facebook

that morning. We’ve already built forts, colored on the floor and played dress-up,

come in to see what’s next!

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The Recreation Center has been home to the

Cooperative Education Program, which is a division of

SEDOM (the Special Education District of McHenry

County) since 2004. Recently, due to the

reorganization of SEDOM, the students have been

placed in locations closer to their homes.

The School of Expressive Arts & Learning, now located

at 1200 Claussen Dr. (the previous SEDOM School

location) approached the Recreation Center about

working with a cooperative program with their

students.

S.E.A.L. is an organization approved by the Illinois

State Board of Education which provides year-round

private therapeutic day school services. This

organization serves boys, girls and young adults with

special needs, ages 5 to 22, placed by local school districts. They serve the needs

of students with emotional disability, specific learning disability, intellectual

language disability, developmental delay and multiple disabilities. More

information about S.E.A.L. can be found at .

The Recreation Department would like to welcome Nathaniel Forero and Emily

Lahman to our staff. The Recreation Center will serve as a training site for the

students as they learn marketable skills to take out into the workforce.

Emily and Nathaniel will be sharing the

morning laundry and cleaning duties. Their

job coach will be onsite to assist them with

their duties until they have mastered the

morning list of projects. At that time the coach

will watch from the sidelines to be sure the

projects are being completed correctly. The

ultimate goal is for the students to master their

skills and bring their experience to another

employer. At that time the Recreation Center

will receive new students to work with.

We look forward to a long and successful

cooperative program with S.E.A.L. and their

students.

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Projects for the annual summer

maintenance shutdown have been

completed. The carpet in the multi-purpose

room was shampooed and the cardio room

was painted. A new epoxy floor was

installed in the locker rooms; the aerobics

and racquetball courts were sanded and

refinished; pool shell was acid washed and

the lines were painted; and the whirlpool tile

was grouted. We had three different outside

contractors included in this year’s projects

and all projects were completed on time and

within budget.

The Woodstock Recreation Center

welcomes the Pioneer Center as they walk

around the gym each Wednesday

afternoon. Pioneer Center and Rec Center

employees work in collaboration to

provide the group a safe, climate-

controlled environment. Many of these

faces are also seen on Tuesdays at Coffee

at the Café.

The Rec Department’s fall programming session gets

underway this week with Tap Lessons, Tumbling,

Horseback Riding, Gymnastics, and Mighty Twisters.

Next week, Youth and Adult Golf, Tae Kwon Do,

Basketball Clinic, Poms, and Kid Rock will be offered.

The entire session of programming is available at

www.woodstockrecreationdepartment.com.

Challenger Learning Center Page 7

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TICKETS ON

SALE NOW!

9/30

10/7 - 10/23 10/27

10/20 -10/30 Stage Left

9/23-9/24

Leo Kottke

Karla Bonoff

Dracula

Howard Hawks’ classic 1940 comedy comes to life

in a screenplay-to-stage adaptation presented at

the Stage Left Café by Film Stripped Productions

and Town Square Players. Hildy Johnson, ace

reporter for the Morning Post, is determined to

leave both the paper and Walter Burns, her double

-crossing ex-husband. Burns has other plans,

however; he’s determined to keep Hildy in his life

by any means possible. When opportunity

presents itself in the story of a lifetime, the two

find themselves working together on a matter of

life and death.

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Karla Bonoff has been described as one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation.

That description is not hyperbole. With a career spanning four decades, Bonoff has

enjoyed critical acclaim, commercial success, enduring popularity and the unwavering

respect of her peers. In addition to her own recordings, Karla has seen her songs become

hits for Bonnie Raitt, Wynonna Judd and Linda Ronstadt. Many of Bonoff’s ballads are

classics and she has continued to tour extensively, playing sold-out shows around the

world. Hearing Karla’s moving vocals on her rich, expressive songs is like standing beneath

a sparkling waterfall and experiencing them live can be transformative.

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OPERA HOUSE SCHEDULED

Friday 9/23 Saturday 9/24 Tuesday 9/28 Wednesday 9/29

8 pm

Main Stage

7 pm

Stage Left Café

8 pm

Main Stage

1- 2 pm

Stage Left

7 pm

Stage Left

Friday 9/30 Saturday 10/1 Tuesday 10/3 Thursday 10/6

8 pm Main Stage

8 pm Stage Left Café

Hans and the

Hormones

$25 tickets

8 pm

1- 2 pm

Stage Left 6 pm - 10 pm

Stage Left

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Woodstock Fine Arts Creative Living Series

Rick Guidotti has spent the past two decades reframing

our perceptions of beauty. Formerly a fashion

photographer working with supermodels, he now travels

the world to capture images of people living with

differences such as albinism and autism, using his camera

to celebrate and embrace the beauty in those with

genetic, physical, behavioral and intellectual differences.

Guidotti presents On Beauty—this award-winning

documentary directed by Joanna Rudnick and Chicago’s

Kartemquin Films, ventures outside conventional

standards to expose the unexpected beauty that radiates

through his lens—and talks about the empowering effects

of a little glamour, allowing people the freedom to feel “I am amazing.”

The Fat Babies are a seven piece jazz band interpreting classic styles of the 1920s and

30s. Founded in 2010 by string bass player Beau

Sample, its members include Andy Schumm (cornet),

John Otto (reeds), Dave Bock (trombone), Jake Sanders

(banjo and guitar), Paul Asaro (piano), and Alex Hall

(drums). Their debut album, “CHICAGO HOT”, and

latest release, "18th & RACINE", feature the music of

King Oliver, James P. Johnson, Louis Armstrong, Jelly

Roll Morton, Erskine Tate, Freddie Keppard, Jimmy

Noone, Eddie Condon, Fletcher Henderson, and Bix

Beiderbecke.

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Woodstock

City Manager’s The City of

Woodstock is seeking a full-time Sewer & Water Maintenance

Worker I in the Public Works Department. The position

performs manual labor and operates vehicles and equipment

in the maintenance and repair of sanitary sewer collection and

water distribution systems. The work is performed under the

supervision of the Sewer & Water Maintenance Foreman and

Superintendent. Position normally works Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, with

possible emergency overtime after hours and weekends required. Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required; One (1) to two (2) years’ infrastructure

maintenance experience; Valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake

endorsement and good driving record required. An equivalent combination of education

and experience may be considered. Those candidates that meet all other minimum

qualifications but don’t have a CDL be considered for this role with mandatory

receipt of CDL within six (6) months of hire. Starting Salary Rate: $16.92 per hour in

accordance with current Union contract. Position includes eligibility for full benefits

package of group health insurance, benefit time and IMRF retirement plan.

The City of Woodstock is seeking qualified applicants for

a part-time Reference Librarian for the Woodstock Public Library. The purpose of this

position is to assist Woodstock Public Library patrons in locating and using reference

materials. Position works 25-28 hours per week, with a current schedule of Wednesday

12:00 pm-9:00 pm, Thursday 1:00 pm-5:00 pm, Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Saturday 9:00

am-5:00 pm, occasional Sunday hours of 1:00 pm-4:00 pm as part of library staff rotating

hours and other hours as needed and/or assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Masters’

degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program or equivalent; Ability to provide

customer service in a high-traffic environment in a pleasant, mature fashion required;

Experience using computers, Internet and other office equipment (e.g., copier, fax

machine) required; Ability to stand for long periods of time and lift, push and carry heavy

loads (30-40 lbs.) essential; Ability to sit and view a computer screen for long periods of

time. Starting Salary Rate: $21.07 per hour; benefits include prorated vacation, holiday and

sick leave and IMRF pension. Please note that this part-time position does not provide

medical and dental insurance eligibility.

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September Employment

Anniversaries

Human Resources

Wayne Baker Wastewater September 29 30 yrs

John Mecklenburg Parks September 21 27 yrs

Mary Lynn Lisk Recreation September 30 25 yrs

Chris Birdsell Parks September 6 24 yrs

Henry Vidales Wastewater September 8 24 yrs

Robert Pritchard Police September 9 22 yrs

Kim Monack Crossing Guard September 16 20 yrs

Eric Schmidtke Police September 9 18 yrs

Daniel Henry Police September 17 18 yrs

Tad Lester Parks September 9 16 yrs

Tamara Reed Police September 11 16 yrs

Glenn Hess Police September 4 15 yrs

Sandra Valle Police September 7 15 yrs

Pamela Moro Library September 2 13 yrs

Ruth Ann Lieb Finance September 13 12 yrs

Adam Garrison Water September 26 11 yrs

Gail Wells Opera House September 20 10 yrs

Ronald Schmitt Recreation September 25 10 yrs

Thomas Letourneau Opera House September 15 8 yrs

Patricia Bergeson Library September 7 4 yrs

Dale Luckey Crossing Guard September 22 3 yrs

Elisa Diaz Recreation September 1 1 yr

Eilish Keane Recreation September 2 1 yr

Garrett Anderson Economic Development September 8 1 yr

Parker Burton Library September 8 1 yr

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Woodstock

City Manager’s

Berger Excavating continues its work on the

City’s 1,400-foot multi-use path along US Route

14. IDOT’s US Route 14 widening project left a

gap in the path between Lake Avenue and West

Lake Shore Drive. The City partnered with the

State of Illinois, McHenry County Conservation

District, and McHenry County, in order to design

and fund

the project.

This week,

Berger

completed the installation of the final asphalt

surface and spreading of topsoil. Next week,

the contractor will focus on final grading,

striping, and the installation of erosion matting

and grass seed. The path is expected to be

finished and ready for use by the end of

September.

While Street Crack Sealing and Street Pavement Marking programs near their

completion, this week marked the beginning of the Street Resurfacing Program. In

order to create a “border” for pavement work, the contractor began saw cutting curbs

and sidewalks on Monday, September 12th. During the following two weeks, Geske

& Sons, Inc. will be removing and disposing of the existing bituminous pavement

surface and underlying stone base. This will be followed by the installation of new

base material, asphalt binder, and surface course. All resurfacing is expected to be

completed by the end of October.

Streets originally scheduled for maintenance or resurfacing as part of the 2016 Street

Maintenance & Resurfacing Program are as follows:

Becking Avenue (from Conway Street to Dane Street)

Country Club Road (1,900’ west and 2,500’ east of Club Road)

Madison Street (from South Street to Fremont Street)

West Jackson Street (from Tryon Street to Throop Street)

*Because of favorable bid prices, the City will complete some additional work at the

following locations: Applewood Lane, Boulder Lane, Beach Avenue, Aspen Drive, Oak

Street, Blakely Street, Tanager Drive, Willow Avenue, and Cobblestone Way & Pond

Point (intersection only).

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Jimmy’Z Masonry continues its stone façade work on the south half of the Park in the

Square retaining wall on Van Buren St. Interior parking spaces along the wall will be

blocked off where the contractor is working. This is necessary to not only

accommodate the workers, but also to protect the work zone. Affected parking

spaces will re-open at the conclusion of each work day. This improvement will also

include the installation of parking curbs to prevent vehicles from making contact with

the new cobblestone face.

Ryders Woods Park Sign

Curb appeal is extremely important in the City of Woodstock. Maintaining public

spaces like the City’s twenty-four distinct park properties provides residents and

visitors a positive impression of the City. An integral part of promoting the City’s

recreation areas includes maintaining each individual park entrance sign. The signs

are landmarks for residents and user groups seeking a specific site for a family

outing, league tournament, or something as simple as a new place to walk the dog. A

park sign is often the first thing residents and user groups see. That initial

impression helps promote the entire park system and speaks to the beauty of historic

Woodstock. As part of their ongoing efforts to provide quality recreation areas,

members of Woodstock’s parks maintenance staff recently replaced the sign at

Ryders Woods Park, at the new entrance located at Dick Tracy Way and Lawndale

Avenue. The new sign resembles those at other park sites and will serve the

community for many years. The McHenry County Land Conservancy has completed a

lengthy list of work to the path and grounds at Ryders Woods Park. The City

encourages those that enjoy nature’s beauty to visit the site.

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Wastewater Treatment Employees Attend

Conference in Carpentersville

Wastewater Treatment Plant employees attended the 10th

Annual FVOA (Fox Valley

Operators’ Association) Wastewater Conference hosted by the Village of

Carpentersville on Thursday, August 18th

. The conference consisted of several

different technical sessions including: impact of flushable wipes on collection

systems, fighting the corrosive environment within facilities, and use of paracetic

acid as a disinfectant in the wastewater treatment process. These conferences are

one way operators stay current with IEPA and industry standards. They also provide

an opportunity for discussion and troubleshooting of wastewater treatment issues

with other wastewater treatment operators in the area.

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Looking for

Department of Public Works updates?

We update our webpage and post to

Facebook regularly!

http://www.woodstockil.gov/publicworks

https://www.facebook.com/City-of-Woodstock-City-Hall

What’s Blooming in the Bump Outs?

The Department of Public Works Parks Division has planted

thousands of native plants this growing season in around

Woodstock’s downtown. The plants have included

interesting flowers, foliage and shrubbery. Within three

years time, these native plants will fully fill each bump out

providing varying heights, shapes and textures to the

landscape throughout the seasons.

Fall Hydrant Flushing EAST of Route 47

Wednesday, September 21 through Thursday, September 29

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FRIDAY, SEPTMEBER 30

Friday Fun Day, Public Library, Children’s Department, All Day

Jazz Night, Stage Left Café, 8:00 pm

Jewelry Appraisal and Gold Buying, Studio 2015, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

SATURDAY, October 1, 2016

Farmer’s Market, Woodstock Square, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm

Jewelry Appraisal and Gold Buying, Studio 2015, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Iron Invasion Hot Rod & Custom Show, McHenry County Fair Grounds 8:00 am, rain

or shine. Go to website http://www.ironinvasion.com/ for more information

Ryder’s Woods Hike, 750 Kimball Ave, 9:00 - 10:00 am

SUNDAY, October 2, 2016

Donato Conservation Area Workday, Just off Tara Drive, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm TUESDAY, October 4, 2016

Farmer’s Market, Woodstock Square, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Senior Coffee, Stage Left Café, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

WEDNESDAY, October 5, 2016

Turning Point Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil, Woodstock Square, 6:00 pm

THURSDAY, October 6 2016

IT Assistance, Woodstock Public Library, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Quote of the Week

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Around the Town

BAT FOUND IN MARENGO

A rabid bat was found outside a Marengo

home on September 13. Test results for the bat, reported to

McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) on Thursday,

September 15, confirmed that the bat was positive for rabies. No human exposure

was reported, although potential exposure to a puppy who was found playing with

the bat is being taken into consideration. Keeping pets (even those who stay

indoors) up to date with vaccinations will not only keep them from getting rabies,

but also provide a barrier of protection for people if a rabid animal bites a pet.

If a bat is found, whether it is inside or outside your home, do not touch it

directly. The home owner in this instance handled the bat with a shovel and

plastic bag, ensuring no direct contact. If a bat is found in the home, contain the

bat in a room by closing the door. If you find a bat outside the home and think

there has been exposure to a person or pet, or if the bat is injured, place an

upside down bucket over the bat if it is possible. In both cases, immediately call

Animal Control (815-459-6222). In order to test bats for rabies, it is important

the bat be in good condition (i.e. head is intact) – either alive or recently

deceased. Only in cases of confirmed exposure are bats submitted for

testing. Specimens in good condition that test negative for rabies eliminates the

need for rabies treatment following human exposure. Statewide, 53 rabid bats

have been reported positive for rabies so far in 2016, with approximately 46 of

those found in northeastern Illinois.

Rabies is a fatal disease caused by a virus that attacks the central nervous system,

only confirmed by laboratory testing. The best way to avoid rabies is to avoid

exposure. A bat that is active by day, found in a place where bats are not usually

seen (such as in your home or on the lawn) or is unable to fly, is potentially rabid.

People should take a “hands off” approach to all wild animals to reduce their risk

of exposure. Children should also be educated to avoid handling wild

animals. Bats are a protected species and part of the natural habitat.

If you have questions about exposure, call MCDH’s Communicable Disease

Program at 815-334-4500. To learn more about rabies prevention, visit the

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at http://www.cdc.gov/rabies/.

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Need something to Celebrate? Here are some ideas!

Active Aging Week – September 25 – October 1, 2016

National Deaf Dog Week – September 18-24

National Fall Foliage Week – September 27- October 3, 2016

National Wild Rice Week – (Fourth Week of September)

National Chimney Safety Week – September 30 – October 6, 2016

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Woodstock, IL 60098

Phone (815) 338-4300

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Tuesdays unless

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City Meetings Open to the Public

Date Time Meeting Location

10/3/16 4:30 pm Cultural and Social

Awareness Commission

City Hall

Council Chambers

10/4/16 8:00 am Economic Development

Commission

City Hall

Council Chambers

10/4/16 7:00 pm City Council City Hall

Council Chambers

10/6/16 5:30 pm Environmental

Commission

City Hall

Council Chambers

10/6/16 6:00 pm

Joint Meeting - Cultural

and Social Awareness

Commission &

Environmental

Commission

City Hall

Council Chambers

10/6/16 7:30 pm Library Board

Woodstock Public

Library

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