Sandwich Public Library District is hosting several upcoming adult events and activities. (Photo courtesy of Sandwich Public Library)

Information available about veterinary assistant jobs

The number of jobs in the veterinary assistant field is expected to grow through 2024. To help meet the demand, Kishwaukee College Continuing Education is offering informational sessions for community members interested in exploring its Veterinary Assistant Program. The sessions will be held:

7:30-8:30 p.m. July 13 at the DeKalb Public Library, 309 Oak St., DeKalb;

7:30-8:30 p.m. July 27 at Kishwaukee College in Room A1217, 21193 Malta Road, Malta; and

6-7 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Flagg-Rochelle Public Library, 619 Fourth Ave., Rochelle.

Veterinary assistants are trained to assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with medical procedures on sick and injured animals. Veterinary assistants are also trained in examination, customer relations and veterinary hospital office procedures. Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers work mainly in clinics, animal hospitals and research laboratories.

This program is designed for anyone who is interested in becoming a member of a veterinary team. All sessions are free, however, space is limited and registration is required. For information or to register, call Tricia Hernandez at (815) 825-9441 or send her an email at tricia.hernandez@kishwaukeecollege.edu.

 DEKALB

NIU offers digital media day camp for 6th-8th graders

Northern Illinois University LA&S External Programming is looking for students who want to hone their digital media skills. An Academic Summer Day Camp will be offered to students entering grades 6-8 who love to watch movies and are thinking about making their own.

Digital Media Day Camp will be held July 25-29 on NIU’s DeKalb campus.

Instruction will focus on the basics of media writing and production to help students bring a creative flair to the stories they want to tell. In groups, campers will script a story or joke and use digital media to put together a short narrative. Campers will merge recorded narration, videos, pictures and music using video editing software to create their short narratives – which will be screened for the camp at the end of the week.

Visit www.niu.edu/clasep/camps to apply, or ask questions by emailing LASEP@niu.edu or calling (815) 753-5200.

SANDWICH

Adults can learn about physical therapy; test skills in trivia, spelling

Sandwich Public Library District is inviting local adults to participate in upcoming events and activities. All programs are free and open to the public and will be held at the library, 925 S. Main St., Sandwich. Registration required unless otherwise noted. For more information, call (815) 786-8308.

What is Physical Therapy? will be offered at 7 p.m. July 21. Do you know what physical therapy is, but don’t quite understand why or how it works? Professional physical therapist Jeannine Knickerbocker of Valley West Hospital will explain. Participants will learn about the importance, benefits and necessity of physical therapy in order to partake in a strong, healthy lifestyle. Registration is required. Register online or by contacting the library.

Family Trivia Day is planned for 12 p.m. July 23. Adults are invited to bring their families for a fun night of trivia hosted by the library. Questions will cover a range of educational levels to accommodate every age group present. The game will last five rounds with 10 questions per round. Winners will receive a prize.

Spelling bees aren’t for children only. A spelling bee for adults will be held 7 p.m. July 26. This program is for adults only and will reflect appropriate spelling levels. The winner will receive a prize. Light refreshments will be included. Registration is required. Register online or by contacting the library.

SOMONAUK

 Defibrillator is placed in park for emergencies

The Village of Somonauk has an automated external defibrillator (AED) in Somonauk Community Park, thanks to the national Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Quilt Project.

Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in the Unites States. With hundreds of visitors to the park for ball games, reunions, family parties, company picnics and other events, the park was chosen as a good location for an AED.

According to the American Heart Association, on average, 6 percent of sudden cardiac arrest victims survive without treatment; however early treatment with CPR or AED more than doubles a victim’s chance of survival.

The Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Quilt Project pays for AEDs with proceeds from its annual fundraiser, the Jason Schweinberg Memorial. For more information, visit www.jasonmemorial.org.

State

Bill reversing registration penalty goes to governor

When Secretary of State Jesse White stopped mailing vehicle registration renewal reminders to save $450,000 in his budget, drivers were subject to a law enforcement citation for an expired sticker and a Secretary of State $20 late charge.

In reaction to citizens’ complaints about not receiving reminders and being fined, the House and Senate have passed HB4334, which awaits action by the Gov. Bruce Rauner. The bill would suspend the vehicle sticker late fees and prevent law enforcement from issuing citations if the vehicle owner was not mailed a registration reminder. Police citations can be issued for expired stickers after 30 days.