Former D47 Superintendent Bob Blazier Turns 95: Daily Digest

Morning, Crystal Lake-Cary! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in Crystal Lake-Cary today.

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Here are the top stories today in Crystal Lake-Cary:

1. Crystal Lake Elementary District 47: "District 47 wishes former superintendent Bob Blazier a very happy 95th birthday! We are lucky to know you, Bob, and have benefitted greatly from your leadership! #D47pride" (Facebook)
2. McHenry County state's attorney files lawsuit challenging new law that will prohibit Illinois jails from housing ICE detainees (Lake and McHenry County Scanner)
3. Learn how to freeze and dehydrate food Sept. 11 in Elgin (Chicago Daily Herald)
4. Watch: A deer is finally freed, with some sedation, from a rope swing in Barrington (Daily Herald)
5. McHenry man, Wonder Lake woman both die following motorcycle crash near McHenry (Lake and McHenry County Scanner)
6. Hispanic Heritage Month gets spotlight with exhibit and online events presented by Elgin's Gail Borden library (Chicago Tribune)
7. Residents in survey say they like living in Elgin, want homelessness addressed (Daily Herald)
8. Northwestern Medicine to move obstetric and neonatal services from McHenry to Huntley (Daily Herald)
9. Advocate Doctors, Nurses Are 'Burnt Out': Chief Medical Officer (Crystal Lake-Cary Patch)
10. Uncurated slate of artists at Elgin Fringe Festival allows audiences 'to take a chance' (Daily Herald)
11. School Bus Driver Shortage Hits District 47 (Crystal Lake-Cary Patch)
12. Judge sets $500,000 bond for Zion man charged with attempted murder in McHenry shooting (Lake and McHenry County Scanner)
13. Judge sets $500K bond for man charged in McHenry intersection shooting investigation (Daily Herald)
14. Man Wanted On Weapons Violation Accused In Shooting (Crystal Lake-Cary Patch)
15. McHenry man charged with kicking officers in the chest, groin during arrest in McHenry (Lake and McHenry County Scanner)
16. Barrington to hold memorial ceremony, concert to commemorate 20th anniversary of 9/11 (Chicago Tribune)

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Coming up in Crystal Lake-Cary:

Wednesday, September 1

• SR POST-SECONDARY DAY PER 1-4 - Cary-Grove Community High School (12:00 AM)
• Dementia Conversations - Creating a Plan (6:00 PM)
• Plastic Pollution and Microplastics in our Environment presented by John Scott, Chemist (6:00 PM)
• Foreign Fire Insurance Board - City of Crystal Lake (6:30 PM)
• Job Search Like a Pro: Revitalizing a Stalled Job Search (7:00 PM)
• Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting (7:00 PM)

Thursday, September 2

• Volleyball @ Lundahl - Cary Junior High (12:00 AM)
• Fire & Police Commission - City of Crystal Lake (8:00 AM)
• 7VB & 8VB @ Harvard - Prairie Grove CSD 46 (4:15 PM)
• 7VB & 8VB Home VS Harvard - Prairie Grove Elem School (4:15 PM)
• Great Decisions Discussion Group - Cary Area Public Library (6:30 PM)
• Friends of the Library - Cary Area Public Library (7:00 PM)
• Historic Preservation Commission Meeting (7:30 PM)

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Crystal Lake-Cary Patch Notebook

• McHenry County Sheriff's Office: "While conducting speed enforcement, our Traffic Unit successfully stopped a dangerous driver. This young driver was ticketed doing 101 mph in a 55 mph zone while passing multiple cars. Remember to talk to your young drivers about driving..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County Sheriff's Office: "SCAM ALERT: Scammers pretend to be an Amazon customer service representative informing you of a purchase you did not make. They will insist you buy and send gift cards to remedy the problem. Companies will never ask for payments in th..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County Animal Control & Adoption Center: "Have you ever seen real, live teddy bear? Well, now you have and his name is Erwin This 8 year old maltese mix is an absolute sweetheart and gets along with pretty much every person or animal he meets. Erwin is Lyme positive, but is on..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County Historical Society: "The Scholz family owned a cottage near the corner of E. Lake Shore Drive and Beach Drive in Wonder Lake. Mr. Scholz is standing in his yard in the early 1940s. The house on the lakefront is identified as the Harrelson home." (Facebook)
• McHenry County Sheriffs Office: "FRAUD ALERT: Scammers pretend to be an Amazon customer service representative informing you of a purchase you did not make. They will insist you buy and send gift cards to remedy the problem. Companies will never ask for payments in..." (Instagram)
• McHenry County Conservation District: "Here are the finalists for our 2021 photo contest in the TRANQUILITY category! "Like" your favorite photo, and the photo with the most likes after a week will win (voting ends 9/4 at 8am)! Finalists in this category are Instagram use..." (Facebook)

• McHenry County Animal Control & Adoption Center: "All smiles for Ranger This 8 month old knows how to appreciate the finer things in life – like playtime and long runs outside! Ranger is a sweet boy who gets along with pretty much every person or animal he meets, and he's hoping to me..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County College: "MCC students join us today, September 1 in A211 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for our Student Involvement Fair! Get information on student organizations, volunteer and leadership opportunities, mentoring, and more and you'll be entered to win o..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County Sheriffs Office: "While conducting speed enforcement, our Traffic Unit successfully stopped a dangerous driver. This young driver was ticketed doing 101 mph in a 55 mph zone while passing multiple cars. Remember to talk to your young drivers about drivi..." (Instagram)
• McHenry County Conservation District: " dose of nature to start your day. Photo taken at Hickory Grove Highlands by Vance Nelson." (Facebook)
• The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County: "Next recycling drive is creeping up! See you September 11" (Facebook)
• McHenry County Living: "ICYMI: @tmobile chose Woodstock as the first ever Hometown Techover winner! @bigbangfestivals" (Instagram)
• McHenry County Animal Control & Adoption Center: "If you've been thinking of adopting a cat, now is the time! Even if you haven't been, after looking at these sweet faces you might be ready to adopt All of the cats featured here are adorable, ready for forever homes, AND are part of o..." (Facebook)
• Jr Wolves Football & Cheerleading: "Gone too soon. Rest In Peace to former Jr Wolves football coach, Jerry Eschweiler. You will be missed! #onceawolfalwaysawolf" (Facebook)
• Visit McHenry County, Illinois: "Rise & shine! It's the last day of our Sunflower Festival at Richardson "World's Largest" Corn Maze! If you haven't already, stop by for a day full of flowers and fun. The festival begins at 10am! Thanks for capturing this beautifu..." (Facebook)
• The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County: "Nature Photo of the Week: Sandhill Crane by Martie Gorman. • "I am sending you pictures of my almost daily visitor. I took it here at my Lake In The Hills patio, and it's a handsome male Sandhill who comes by with his mate and colt to di..." (Facebook)
• Visit McHenry County, Illinois: "Congrats to Woodstock on being the winner of T-Mobile's Hometown Techover!" (Facebook)
• Crystal Lake Park District: "We are honored to be chosen as a recipient of the Pride in Crystal Lake Award from the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce." (Facebook)
• Crystal Lake Park District: "The Crystal Lake Kiwanis Club recently donated two Little Free Libraries to the Crystal Lake Park District. Ribbon cuttings were held on August 11 at Veteran Acres Park and Feinberg Park to celebrate the new installations. The Little Fre..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County Conservation District: "It is the last day to vote for your favorite photo in the Adventure category of our photo contest! The photo with the most likes by 8am tomorrow wins!" (Facebook)
• Jr Wolves Football & Cheerleading: "A couple more amazing items for our silent auction have arrived! Thanks to Jmen Renovations and No Name Cheesecake for these items. Two great local businesses as well as current & former Jr. Wolves coaches. #keepitlocal. Tickets availabl..." (Facebook)
• Jr Wolves Football & Cheerleading: "And that's a wrap to Opening Weekend 2021. Our Jr. Wolves had a clean sweep of W's from Flag to Varsity levels! Post in the comments your pics from the weekend!" (Facebook)
• McHenry County College: "It's time to apply for Spring 2022 scholarships! Stop by the Commons, Building B, on September 8 or 9 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. to start your Spring 2022 scholarship application and ask members of the Friends of MCC Foundation your scholarship..." (Instagram)
• McHenry County Animal Control & Adoption Center: "Donations make all the difference! Visit the link in the original post to find your favorite local shelter to donate to And if you'd like to donate to MCAC, here's a direct link to our pagehttps://store.theanimalrescuesite.greatergoo..." (Facebook)
• Crystal Lake Public Library: "Hello September~ Here's hoping for a few more weeks of summer weather! ️" (Facebook)
• McHenry County College: "MCC students, get information on student organizations, volunteer and leadership opportunities, mentoring, and more, at the Student Involvement Fair today, Wednesday, September 1, between 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in A211 (across from the library),..." (Facebook)
• I Shop Crystal Lake: "Are you on Twitter? Be sure to follow our page to see ALL things Crystal Lake! #ishopcl #crystallakeil #twitter #followus" (Instagram)
• McHenry County College: "It's time to apply for Spring 2022 scholarships! Stop by the Commons, Building B, on September 8 or 9 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. to start your scholarship application and ask members of the Friends of MCC Foundation your scholarship questions. ..." (Facebook)
• Visit McHenry County, Illinois: "Happy September 1st! We know it's not quite the first day of Fall, but apple orchards are open for business so it's close enough! What's first up on your Autumn bucket list? https://www.visitmchenrycounty... ..." (Facebook)

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About me: Amie has been an editor with Patch since the company launched in 2010. Currently, she manages several news websites in the Chicago area, including Crystal Lake-Cary Patch, Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Patch, Grayslake Patch and Libertyville Patch. Before that, she worked for daily newspapers, specializing in crime and court coverage as well as politics and local government. You can reach Amie by e-mail at amie.schaenzer@patch.com.

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