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Cary to conduct controlled burn

The village of Cary's Department of Public Works will be performing its annual controlled burn of prairie grass and wild flowers in the right-of-way between the Union Pacific Railroad and Route 14 from West Main Street to Three Oaks Road.

The burn is tentatively set for Tuesday, weather permitting.

A periodic burning is necessary to promote proper and desirable growth of the prairie grass and wild flowers.

"This program is part of the village's ongoing public property beautification efforts," said village Trustee Tom Kierna. Drivers may encounter smoke during the burn while traveling along Route 14 and are asked to use extra caution while driving.

Apply for county board commission

The McHenry County Board is accepting applications from anyone interested in appointment to the McHenry County Senior Services Grant Commission. Incumbents may apply for reappointment.

Two vacancies exist, one for a nonprofit agency representative and one for a citizen at large.

Application forms are available at the county board office, McHenry County Government Center Administration Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock, IL 60098, by calling (815) 334-4221 or visit www.mchenry.il.us.

Completed applications should be returned to the county board office no later than 3 p.m., Thursday, April 17. If mailing your application, certified or registered mail is recommended. Mailing address is McHenry County Board, 2200 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock, IL 60098.