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Wauconda area beauties

The Wauconda Area Pageant is seeking contestants to compete for the titles of Little Miss, Junior Miss and Miss Wauconda Area at the annual pageant Aug. 2. Contest winners or runner-ups will volunteer at events throughout the Wauconda area, and participate in community service activities. Contestants must be residents of the Wauconda Unit District 118, but don't have to attend a District 118 school. Girls ages 6 to 10 years are eligible for Little Miss Wauconda; 11 to 15 years for Junior Miss; and 16 to 21 years for Miss Wauconda. Winners will go on to compete at the Lake County Community pageant in November. For information, join the pageant directors and reigning queens for an informational meeting at 1 p.m. June 29 at the Citizen's Activity Center on Main Street. Or, call Marie Garrett at (847) 487-8327 or e-mail WaucondaAreaPageants@hotmail.com.

Dachshund rescue benefit

The Suburban Chicagoland Dachshund Lovers will put on "Dachstravaganza," a garage sale in Palatine benefiting the Midwest Dachshund Rescue. The fundraiser is from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, and 9 a.m. to noon Thursday. The garage sale is at 304 Cheryl Lane in Palatine's Pleasant Hill subdivision. Representatives will be on hand to provide information on dogs currently up for adoption. For details, go to suburbanchicagolanddachshundlovers.com.

Rabid bats in Lake County

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center urges residents to avoid contact with bats and ensure pets' rabies vaccinations are up to date. Two more rabid bats were found in Waukegan and Deerfield this month. There was no human contact with either bat, but the bat found in Waukegan may have had contact with a pet dog. "Thankfully, the dog involved with this incident is up to date on its rabies vaccination," said Dale Galassie, health department executive director. County ordinance requires all cats and dogs to have proof of current rabies vaccinations. Even indoor pets need to be protected against rabies because exposure is possible even inside the home. Rabies is an almost always fatal disease that affects the nervous system of humans and other mammals. The disease is fully preventable with prophylaxis. Anyone who has direct contact with a bat or notices a bat acting in an unusual manner, such as flying in daylight or lying on the ground or in your home, should contact (847) 949-9925.