Boil order in effect for parts of Crystal Lake
CRYSTAL LAKE – Monday’s downed power line caused a boil order to go into effect for 295 residences in unincorporated Crystal Lake.
The boil order affects the area from Route 31 to Pingree Road and Route 14 to Three Oaks Road. It was issued Tuesday morning as a precaution by T.P. Matthews, who controls the water system in the area, and will continue through Wednesday. Matthews said the boil order pertains only to drinking water. He expects the order to be lifted by tonight.
– Northwest Herald
Fox Valley Helping Paws opens surgery room
WOODSTOCK – Starting today, the Fox Valley Helping Paws animal shelter will open a surgery room to spay and neuter the dogs and cats that it houses.
Eventually, the shelter’s goal is to provide a low-cost spay and neuter option for local pet owners, said Cindy Gaffney, coordinator of the shelter’s Trap-Neuter-Return program for feral cats.
“We’re taking little baby steps right now,” Gaffney said. “We hope through donations and grants to be able to open it up to other shelters in the area. Once we get that covered, [we’ll open] to the public for low-cost neuter and spay.”
Gaffney said the in-house surgery program would help cut down on driving time for shelter volunteers. Surgeries other than castrations and spays will continue to be performed at area veterinary clinics, Gaffney said.
Helping Paws houses about 30 dogs, 100 adult cats, and 150, Gaffney said. The nonprofit organization moved into a new building at 2500 Harding Lane in Woodstock in 2006, Gaffney said. The new $20,000 surgery room had been a lifelong dream of former Helping Paws President Joanne Anderson, who died after a battle with cancer this year, Gaffney said.
Shelter employees are looking for volunteers to walk dogs at 7 p.m. each night. To participate, show up at the shelter at 7 p.m. on any night or stop by early in the day to fill out an application.
– Jenn Wiant
Weight-loss surgery program planned
WOODSTOCK – Centegra Health System is planning a weight-loss surgery program from 6 to 8 p.m. today in conference rooms A & B of Centegra Hospital, Route 14 and Doty Road.
The health care provider is encouraging those struggling with obesity to attend the free session to learn more about the possible benefits of weight-loss surgery. The end of the session will feature a video showcasing patients, as well as the opportunity to speak with former patients. To register, call Centegra at 877-236-8347.
– Northwest Herald
Fundraiser to benefit adult, child rehab center
CRYSTAL LAKE – Phil and Tony’s Pizza, 5610 S. Route 31, is hosting a fundraiser for Adult and Child Rehab Center through Aug. 31. Phil and Tony’s will donate 10 percent of the order to the center upon presentation of a fundraiser coupon. For a coupon, call 815-338-1707.
– Northwest Herald