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Changing times affect solar farm land use
Council amendment adds solar farm setbacks along arterial roads
By Eileen Millard NEWS@THE WOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM
Changing attitudes about the best use of land along arterial roads leading into Woodstock resulted in a quarter-mile setback rule for solar energy farms with frontage on any road
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designated as arterial, according to the Woodstock Comprehensive Plan. The vote at the July 16 City Council meeting was five to two in favor of a text amendment to that effect to the Unified Development Ordinance relating to solar energy farms.
Changing priorities for roads
The reasoning given in prior council discussions and staff memos about the new setback rules were:
• Arterial roads such as Route 14 are typically the main roads with the most traffic leading into the city
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Steve Gavers (left) and Jim Ponstein react to Jake Josko (center) signaling a $30,000 live auction bid for a fishing trip with Gavers. See more photos on page 3.
The McHenry County Fair runs July 30 to Aug. 4 in Woodstock
By Tricia Carzoli
It’s county fair time in Illinois. McHenry County Fair begins in less than a week, and Woodstock is ready!
As a community, Woodstock is used to embracing visitors from far and wide. From parades, to Farmers Markets, to festivals, to Groundhog Days, Woodstock is known for its welcoming spirit. Fair time is no exception.
The McHenry County Fair opens Tuesday, July 30, and runs through August 4 at the McHenry County Fairgrounds.
“The community has always
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• Some arterial road intersections can be considered gateways into Woodstock
• The appearance of solar farms can be detrimental, such as sites where landscaping and weed abatement are not kept up
• Commercial/retail development along arterial roads often results in a higher ongoing source of tax revenue versus solar energy farms
Lily Pond Road development
A proposal for a 2-megawatt solar farm on about 7.4 acres of a 12-acre tract at the northwest corner of U.S. 14 and Lily Pond Road has been in the works since initial City Council approval of a special use zoning permit in 2018. The development had multiple extensions granted since then, under several company names including Borrego Solar, New Leaf Energy, and Generate Capital.
The City Council rejected a request last November to extend the project’s special use permit, stating that the project had lingered for too long.
Priorities affect project
When the project began in 2018, there was support for a solar energy farm as a progressive statement about green energy on a piece of land that was not, at that time, seen as primed for commercial/retail development. Things have changed since then, most
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A proposed solar energy farm at Route 14 and Lily Pond Road is on hold pending a new setback requirement.
notably a potential need for commercial/retail land use to support residents of the new Lennar Riverwoods subdivision, with 320 planned units located a mile and a half down Route 14 from Lily Pond Road.
Developer weighing in
Kate Duncan, attorney for the Lily Pond Road solar energy farm project, said at the July 16 City cCcil meeting, “The proposed text amendment on your agenda tonight could potentially have the effect of prohibiting the Lily Pond Road property from being
used for a solar farm. In fact, it seems the purpose of this text amendment appears to be to directly prohibit the Lily Pond Road property from being allowed to be used as a solar farm.”
Plan Commission history
Minutes from the January 18 Plan Commission meeting show some commission members questioning the need for the amendment language, stating that the commission already considers location when considering special use permits.
Woodstock City Planner Darrell Moore was quoted as saying that the text amendment would provide expectations for future solar farm applicants as well as a way to preserve city gateways for revenue-generating retail development.
An appearance by Lily Pond Road Solar had been scheduled for a public hearing at the July 18 Plan Commission meeting regarding a special use permit. Woodstock Building & Planning Director Joe Napolitano said the developer asked that the matter be continued to the August 15 Plan Commission meeting to give them time to address their concerns over the new text amendment for solar energy farm use passed by the city council two days earlier.
Lily Pond Road proposal
Napolitano said that the Lily Pond Road solar energy farm developers have the option to file for a variation to have the setback requirement
waived. Representatives from the solar project did not return a request for comment about whether they plan to do so or not.
When asked about logistics for the parcel of land under the new setback amendment, Napolitano said the shape of the parcel would make it too difficult to proceed. “It’s a long narrow parcel fronting along Route 14,” he said, not deep enough for a quartermile setback.
Other business
Deadline extensions were requested at the July 16 meeting for the redevelopment project at the current BP gas station located at 870 E. South Street, at the intersection of Route 47 and South Street. The redeveloper is listed as Graham Enterprise, Inc., Red Crown Investments, LLC.
The deadline extensions were described as largely the result of delays caused by the IDOT approvals required to proceed with road construction. New dates were set as:
nOctober 1, 2024: documentation of funding/financing due nDecember 31, 2024: Special Use permit and all other permits due nAugust 31, 2025: due date for final approvals, consents, building permits, licenses, and payment of all zoning fees, building permits and connection fees
• December 31, 2026: construction completion date
City and country intermingle as car and tractor traffic share the road as the Tractor Trek heads out of Woodstock from the McHenry County Fairgrounds down Country Club Road.
The McHenry County Farm Bureau and McHenry County Antique Farm Equipment Association of Illinois kicked off the 22nd Annual McHenry County Tractor Trek Saturday morning. The ride drew more than 60 tractors of all makes, models, and years, and made stops locally at the McHenry County Fairgrounds and the Dahm Family Farm in Wonder Lake. The tractors drove through Woodstock, Bull Valley, McHenry, Ringwood, Greenwood and Wonder Lake. Proceeds go toward Agriculture in the Classroom.
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PUTTING THE FUN IN FUNDRAISING
A festive crowd enjoys visiting with friends at the Gavers Cancer Foundation Barndance July 20 at Emricson Park.
A flagger marks a bid at the live auction.
The Spazmatics put on an energetic show celebrating the 80s.
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supported us,” Fair Board President Ken Bauman said. “And we appreciate that.”
Bauman said that, in his 13 years as Fair Board president, he’s watched as the board has pushed to stay in Woodstock after suggestions of moving out began to surface. He credited the board with the decision to revamp the grounds by paving roads, building the swine barn, painting buildings, and reassembling the grandstands.
“The community has come together for us,” Bauman said. “And we want to give back to the community and
make sure that we have something for everyone.”
The McHenry County Fair offers the traditional flavor of a county fair – including livestock, 4H experiences, agricultural demonstrations and booths, and plenty of horse and tractor events in the grandstand. But it also offers a large variety of food vendors, Skinners Amusements, monster trucks, and live music.
Bauman said that Draft Horse Pulls are returning to the grandstand after a short hiatus.
“That has always been something that the community enjoyed,” he explained. “We are proud to bring that back this year on the same day as our Veterans Tractor Salute – and
veterans are half-price admission that day as well.”
Returning to the grandstand is the McHenry County Queen Pageant on Tuesday night, which Bauman said has over 50 participants, the Monster Truck Show on Thursday, Tuff Hedeman’s Next Level Pro Bull Riding Midwest Swing Tour Rodeo Friday night, the musical concert this year featuring Tommy DeCarlo, formerly of Boston, and 38 Special on Saturday, and Illini State Pullers truck and tractor pulls and the Demolition Derby on Sunday.
“There are still tickets available at all events,” Bauman said at the time of publication, though he warned that some events may sell out quickly.
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Woodstock Police Department
■ Blas Aguilar Hernandez, 44, Woodstock, was arrested July 5 at Church and Jefferson streets on charges of stop sign violation and no driver’s license. Released on notice to appear. Court date August 1.
■ Rafael G. Vega Bochaga, 25, Zion, was arrested July 5 at Church St. on charges of obstructed windshield and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Released on notice to appear. Court date Aug. 1.
■ James A. Kraft, 29, Woodstock, was arrested July 7 at Seminary Avenue on charges of driving under the influence and two counts of domestic battery. Transported to McHenry County Jail. Court date July 11.
■ Wilebaldo J. Peres, 27, Crystal Lake, was arrested July 9 at West Lake Shore Drive on charges of speeding and driving while license revoked. Released on notice to appear. Court date Aug. 15.
■ Edmund Moi, 64, Woodstock,
was arrested July 10 at Ashley Court on charges of violating an order of protection. Transported to McHenry County Jail. Court date Aug. 8.
■ Blanca Perez, 43, Crystal Lake, was arrested at Judd St. and Seminary Ave on charges of no driver’s license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Released on notice to appear. Court date July 25.
Charges are only accusations of crimes, and defendants are presumed innocent until proved guilty.
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City to host meetings about garbage contract changes
The city of Woodstock will hold two community meetings to discuss significant upcoming changes to the city’s garbage contract. The changes are due to industry conversion to automated pickup processes.
Residents are encouraged to attend either of the two sessions to gain a thorough understanding of the new policies and their implications.
An in-person meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 7, at Woodstock City Hall, 121 W. Calhoun St. A virtual meeting will take place at noon Thursday, Aug. 8. A link will be available on the City of Woodstock website and calendar, woodstockil.gov.
An overview of the changes to the city’s garbage contract, which will take effect on July 1, 2025, will be presented. Key changes include:
• Elimination of Sticker-Only Program: As providers are phasing out this option, the sticker-only program will be discontinued.
• Sticker Price Increase: Effective January 1, 2025, the price of stickers will increase to $5.
• Mandatory Garbage Tote Service: All residents of properties with four units or fewer will be required to have garbage tote service.
• Free Bulk Item Pickup: Residents will be entitled to dispose of one free bulk item each week.
• Yard Waste Options: Yard waste will continue to have a sticker option, and a yearly tote program is being considered.
Woodstock Fire/Rescue District
EMS calls for July 11-17: 92
Fire runs
Fire Runs indicates units dispatched and what was found at the scene. Ambulance calls of Woodstock Fire/Rescue District are reported here in number only.
Overpressure rupture from air or gas (no fire): 1
Chemical release reaction, or toxic condition: 1
Electrical wiring/equipment problem: 8
Person in distress: 1
Public service assistance: 13
Cover assignment, standby at fire station: 1
Dispatched and canceled en route: 3
Wrong location, no emergency found: 2
Steam, other gas mistaken for smoke: 1
System or detector malfunction: 6
Unintentional system/detector (no fire): 4
Total: 133
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An ariel view of the McHenry County Fairgrounds shows all the fair has to offer.
Woodstock Police stepping up speeding enforcement
The Woodstock Police Department ,announced it is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to step up enforcement across the state to try to reduce speeding.
Throughout July, motorists can expect increased patrols looking for speeding, as well as other traffic violations, Woodstock Police Chief Joh Lieb said in a news release. “Speeding causes unnecessary danger on our roads. Speed greatly reduces a driver’s ability to steer safely around another vehicle, a hazardous object, or an unexpected curve. Speeding drivers put themselves, their passengers, and other motorists at tremendous risk.”
During the speeding enforcement blitz, officers will intensify enforcement of posted speed limits.
“Offenders will be stopped and ticketed, especially where most of our speedrelated crashes occur,” Lieb said. “Our goal is to save lives.”
The speed enforcement effort is made possible by federal traffic safety funds administered by IDOT, the release said.
McHenry County Sheriff’s Office seeks social workers
McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for police social workers to join the countywide Police Social Work Division.
Applications are being accepted online at bit.ly/466XSgz and are due Sunday, July 28, by 11:59 p.m.
The Social Worker Division serves 16 police departments throughout McHenry County, including Woodstock, in a collaborative effort to bridge the gap between law enforcement and social services.
According to a news release, the social workers connect citizens with mental health resources and long-term solutions to alleviate the obligation of police officers; response to mental health-related calls for service.
The police social worker is a nonsworn professional position that works directly with law enforcement and first responders.
Benefits include a starting salary of $58,829 to $73,611; medical, dental, vision, accident, and life insurance; county-issued vehicle, and paid vacation, holidays, personal and sick days.
A master’s degree in social work,
counseling, psychology, or related field is required. Two years of related experience preferred, within a law enforcement agency is desired.
For more information or to apply now, visit bit.ly/466XSgz.
Local Girl Scout among GSNI Gold winners
Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois announced its eight-member 2024 class of Gold Award Girl Scouts, which includes Kathleen Thomas of Woodstock.
Earning the Gold Award is the highest achievement in Girl Scouting. New for 2024, Girl Scout Kaitlin Liu of Maple Park was selected by Girl Scouts of the USA as a special Gold Award Scholarship recipient—one of only 110 recipients nationwide. She will receive $5,000 toward furthering her education.
According to a news release, Thomas’ Gold Award project tackled the lack of a recycling program at Harvard Junior High School. She worked with the administration, and her team was able to place recycling bins in all of the classrooms. Kathleen also created a program for life skills and general education students to work
together each week to empty bins and collect all recycling in the school. Additionally, the recycling volunteers all met for fun and games where life skills and general education students played together and enjoyed each other’s company.
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Here’s to making it happen
Here’s to all the behind-the-scenes work done by fellow Woodstock residents who serve on boards and commissions. You might not have heard of them, but they are the folks who have stepped up to help keep Woodstock running and thriving.
Why do we need boards and commissions?
Residents being involved in oversight means better, more representative community governance. The creativity and different viewpoints brought to the table at board and commission meetings are vital to keeping Woodstock in touch with what matters most to its residents. And regular turnover on boards and commissions brings in new ideas and new points of view on a regular basis.
The meetings, once or twice a month, are held at the end of a workday. Members will have received a meeting packet ahead of time to go over, in order to make informed decisions. But that packet will have been prepared by skilled city staff members who look at each topic, sum up past history and lay out the task at hand succinctly.
The link below shows where to find info on city boards and commissions and check for vacancies from time to time. To apply, you just
need to fill out an application and submit it for consideration. It’s here you will share your interests, your passions, your strengths and your experience.
Are you good at organizing, fundraising? Are you familiar with the work that various boards and commissions do from being a longtime fan of those areas? Are there things in your background that would benefit a board or commission? Are you the person everyone knows to call
Resident objects to Woodstock PRIDE parade
I am the man who spoke out at the June 4th city council meeting, after our illustrious mayor proclaimed Woodstock to be an “official LGBTQIA+ Haven” - and claimed that Woodstock residents were all in support of this. I wish to clear up a few issues:
I don’t “hate” sexual deviants, and I’m afraid of no one (just to clear that up).
LGBTQIA+ community, is comprised of, in my opinion - which is based on the definitions themselves.
Here are the respective definitions:
Deviance:
“The fact or state of departing from usual or accepted standards, especially in social or sexual behavior.”
Perversion:
on when something needs to get done? Maybe you just started your own business and know a few things about the process and can help others on that path.
Maybe you just moved to Woodstock and want to contribute to preserving its history. Or you’re a lifelong lover of books and the library is one of your favorite places to be. Can you write well, communicate well, come up with creative ideas by thinking outside the box? Can you run an event, conquer a spreadsheet? Think about using those skills and talents that make things happen.
Board and commission duties vary. Some are merely advisory while some set budgets and approve spending. Some spots are filled by appointment while some are elected positions (the school board is one such example).
If you’ve ever thought to yourself, “If this were up to me … ,” serving on a board or commission could be your chance to discover the second part of that sentence.
To keep an eye out for openings on Woodstock boards and commissions, go to woodstockil. gov and click on the “Government” tab, and then go down to “Boards and Commissions.” Other groups and taxing bodies will have their own websites with info on vacancies.
are religious.
And since the major call words for the LGBTQIAa+ community, are “acceptance, inclusion, tolerance, equity, and diversity”-one can only assume, that their sexual behavior and preferences, are NOT accepted by the majority of mainstream society, no matter how loud they yell, or how much they demand it - which is what they are doing at present.
thinking.
Adult sexual preference, especially of a deviant or perverse nature, has no place in the world of children, and anyone who thinks it does, should be kept away from children! » YOUR VIEW
I disagree with, and don’t want sexual deviancy normalized and do not accept it for obvious reasons: According to the Oxford linguistics department, and the dictionary definitions of the words Deviance and Perversion, THAT, is what the
1. The alteration of something from its original course, meaning, or state, to a distortion or corruption of what was originally intended.
2. Sexual behavior or desire that is considered abnormal or unacceptable.
I am not a religious man, but the Bible has much to say about the subject as well, for those of you who
The accepted sexual practices in mainstream society, involve man, and woman - because according to simple biology, that is how reproduction occurs.
I do not believe there is a such thing as “gay babies”, and some of the other rhetoric that comes from that community, and neither does anyone else capable of critical
And I do not think it appropriate to march sexual deviancy down public streets, while throwing candy to children, and inviting them to watch half-naked men dressed in women’s clothing, dance in a sexual nature.
And according to basic biology, there are only two gendersmale and female...and anything else claimed is mental illness, or a freak of nature.
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As summer ushers in the season of county fairs, fundraisers, and fun, The Woodstock Independent is there.
As a photographer, I love being out and in the middle of these events. I love meeting people, hearing their stories, and capturing moments. Years from now, it will be a documented record of history.
During the past few weeks, I have photographed the Marengo Future Farmers of America Alumni tractor ride, the McHenry County Farm Bureau Tractor Trek, and the Gavers Community Cancer Foundation Barndance. Soon, Andrew Rousey and I will be at the McHenry County Fair recording the week through photojournalism.
As a local, independently run newspaper, we have to make choices about what we cover. We must have staff to be able to be there. We spend time ensuring that the photos we have tell a story.
Why am I sharing this?
The Woodstock Independent has been the place our community turns to for news and information, but we also provide a service for historical record. Long after nonprofits and businesses close and websites are defunct, our photos hold archives that people use for reference — for years to come.
Our photographers stand on the fringes looking in and they stand on the inside -- always capturing emotion – joy, tears, laughter, and love.
And for the record, I will state my position loud and clear:
I personally don’t care who a person chooses to sleep with, or have sex with - so long as they keep that information private, as it should be.
I don’t want it paraded down my street, or to have my children or grandchildren, exposed to it, in any way shape or form.
I served to protect the rights of people in this country, but not to give them the right, to push their agenda and preference, on the majority.
*Thanks to John Prykop-Dennis - for the acknowledgement of what should be common sense: “Privacy.
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This weekend, we photographed nearly 1400 members of our community and beyond sharing in the support of GCCF. In our photos, the joy of the Barndance breaking the 10-milliondollars raised mark is palpable. In our photos, the excitement of the live auction is clear. In our photos, the courage of the Never Be Defeated award recipients is seen. We are the documenters of our town.
Photojournalism is an art. Through my own photography company, I photograph events, families, seniors – I photograph it all. And they each have their own style. Photojournalism is special. As newspaper photographers, we overshoot events. While the official photographers may be keyed into the photo-ops such as a handshake, a posed award presentation,
a keynote speaker, or the winning ticket, we photograph the candid hugs, the concentrated looks, the height of emotion. We have won numerous Illinois Press Association Awards for the powerful stories our images tell. We are the people organizations go to when they are in need of a photo.
So, Woodstock is fortunate to have a small, local newspaper whose staff is invested in so many community events. We sponsor charitable events and partner in advertising. We believe in our town.
We may not be able to be at every event – but we try. When you see our Woodstock Independent shirts or press passes, you know that we care about what we are photographing.
If we can’t be there, feel free to share your own photos with us.
If you want to know what has been going on, check our paper (if you aren’t a subscriber, please become one!) – or see if we’ve posted images on our Facebook page. This year, we will be posting recaps of what our photographers experience each day at the McHenry County Fair. Join us as we support agricultural education, family fun, and the celebration of summer!
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By Caryl Dierksen NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM
They say that numbers don’t lie, and in this case, it’s true. The number is 93. That is the combined years of service that four retiring bus drivers have contributed to District 200. The number tells the story of this group’s dedication, work ethic, and love for their profession.
KATHY ROSE 36 years of service
Rose decided to become a bus driver because she had three young children and wanted a job that would not require hiring a babysitter. Driving
Retiring District 200 school bus drivers, from left, Kathy Rose, Nancy Kawell, Zaya Nicolas, and Brenda Hills pose for a photo in front of their favorite mode of transportation.
93 years behind the wheel
District 200 thanks retiring school bus drivers for decades of service
worked out well because everyone had the same hours and summers off together. She could even take the kids with her on the bus if necessary. The years passed and her children were old enough to leave alone, but she kept working. “I liked driving,” she said. Eventually, she was driving the children of her former students. “I liked my coworkers, liked the students, I loved the job,” she said, “I loved going to work.”
Her retirement plans are still falling into place. This summer she is enjoying working in her yard and going to tractor shows with her children. But she would like to have something to do in the winter. She is still deciding if she might return part-time as a substitute driver or an associate on a bus.
“It’s always an adventure,” she said. “There are good and bad days, but most of them were wonderful.”
BRENDA HILLS 26 years of service
A neighbor who was a driver and trainer for D-200 convinced Hills to become a driver. With children at home, she appreciated being on the same schedule as them and sharing summers off.
She enjoyed the kids on her bus, watching them grow from kindergarten through high school, and getting to know their families. “It was like constantly swinging doors of families,” she said. She liked the drivers she worked
with, as well as the principals and the four transportation directors she worked for over the years. Referring to discipline, she said, “They supported us and had our backs.”
She has already begun a busy retirement. She is spending more time with her 8-month-old granddaughter, Tamsin, and working on home repairs and chores. Also, she is in the process of creating a new, large perennial garden in her yard. In the winter, she will have more time to read novels and books about local history.
She said, “I’m going to miss driving that big rig. You’re on top of the world when you’re driving. You can see miles away.”
NANCY KAWELL 21 years of service
Kawell gave up a job as a dog groomer to become a bus driver. She too wanted to work the same schedule
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as her kids. Like her fellow retirees, she thought she would drive only until her children were out of school. And like the others, she stayed on much longer. “It was fun when you would see your former students with their own kids at the bus stop,” she said.
Her plans for retirement include catching up on jobs around the house, gardening, and working on crafts. She is already loving not having to get up at 4:30 a.m.
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She got along well with the kids on her bus, but said they changed over the years. It was her policy to have any troublemakers sit in the front of the bus. When she first started, maybe one of 10 kids would ride up front with her. In her final years, it was three or four of 10 kids.
She said, “I clicked with all of the people here. They are down to earth. I felt like I was a part of it, and I just stayed.”
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ZAYA NICOLAS
10 years of service to D-200 45 years total
The hardest part of her job was driving in winter weather. She said, “A school bus is good at plowing through snow, but not good at stopping on ice.” She did, however, enjoy the impromptu snowball fights that sometimes broke out among the drivers before they began their routes.
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Nicolas was 19 when he started driving a school bus. At the time, he was also driving commercial buses, but that job soon fell by the wayside. He preferred the school buses because he enjoyed the kids. By the time he made his way to District 200, he brought 35 years of experience with him.
“There are new people and new
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adventures every day,” he said. “The kids were wonderful. It was all about taking care of them. We are the first ones (school personnel) they see in the morning, and we’re the last ones when we take them home at the end of the day.”
He made a point of getting to know his passengers. Before Thanksgiving he would have learned all of their names and who their parents and siblings were. “There are kids that I took to first grade and all the way through high school,” he said.
Having lost his father as a young child, he could identify with students who had difficult home lives. He focused on being patient and kind. As a result, many kids were comfortable seeking out a private moment to talk with him. Those conversations are what he will remember the most.
He plans to continue working as a substitute driver. He will be able to do that and still have more time to spend with his wife and his four grandchildren.
He said, “The kids become part of your family. You cry with them and laugh with them. They are part of my legacy.”
Quinton Cynor named to University of Wyoming President’s Honor Roll
The University of Wyoming listed Quinton Cynor as a recipient of the spring semester President’s Honor Roll. The President’s Honor Roll consists of regularly enrolled undergraduates who earned a 4.0 (“A”) grade-point average for the semester.
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Fox Valley Rocketeers to host meeting and launch
The Fox Valley Rocketeers, a local club of model rocketry enthusiasts, are hosting a virtual meeting Monday, August 12, from 7:30-9 p.m. via GoogleMeet. ,The club will also host sport model rocketry launches Saturdays, August 17 and 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Davis Road Park, 800 Davis Road, Woodstock. Go to www.foxvalleyrocketeers.org. for a map to flying fields, launch safety protocol, and latest launch information.
I am Shimmering Zeba! I’m a one-and-a-half yearold Torbie. I arrived at Helping Paws in March when I was saved after being hit by a car. After X-rays, it was discovered that I had two kittens in my belly. I was a great momma, and my babies have gone to their own homes now. Will it be my turn soon? I love to be petted; when you stop
Nancy Kawell
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‘I love to perform’
10-year-old Ruth Dougherty performs at the Fireside Dinner Theatre, Fort Atkinson, Wis.
By Janet Dovidio NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM
Ten-year-old Woodstock resident Ruth Dougherty already has an impressive acting resumé. She is currently performing at the Fireside Dinner Theatre in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, in the play titled “Matilda.” Ruth plays the character of Amanda Thripp, a classmate of Matilda.
“We first realized Ruth was blessed with a special talent when she was in her first dance recital at age 3,” Ruth’s mother, Karyn Dougherty, said. “At such a young age we could see that sparkle in her eye to perform.” Ruth is the daughter of Karyn and Mike Dougherty.
Ruth will enter fifth grade at St. Mary Catholic School in Woodstock. She has performed in many of the school’s productions, including as Marie in “Aristocrats,” the narrator in “Finding Nemo,” and Violet in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”
“Math is my favorite subject and music is second,” Ruth said. “Mrs. Russell and Mrs. Gross have taught me a lot in the theater performances at St. Mary.”
Roles for Ruth
Ruth’s professional experiences include local performances with the Theatre 121 community productions at the Woodstock Opera House. Her roles included Gretl Von Trapp in the “Sound of Music;” Belinda Cratchit and children’s choir in “A Christmas Carol;” and the Who child, cadet, and water ensemble in “Seussical the Musical.”
“My biggest challenge was in ‘A Christmas Carol,’” Ruth explained. “I was a kid caroler, but after the actor playing Tiny Tim became sick during a performance, the director asked me to try on the costume, learn the lines quickly and get out on stage. Somehow I pulled it off!”
“The commitment Ruth makes when she prepares for a show is a true passion of hers,” added Karyn.
Ruth’s performances at Fireside Theatre began last summer. She played Michael Banks in “Mary Poppins” and Tiny Tim in “Scrooge.” She feels that her future may be in musical theater because that type of story “makes it ‘funner’ than just acting.”
Making memories in ‘Matilda’
“Matilda” tells the story of a young girl who is exceptionally intelligent and loves reading but has
difficult parents and a cruel headmistress named Miss Trunchbull. Ruth’s role as Amanda is the strongest character after Matilda. Ruth’s favorite scene is one in which Mrs. Trunchbull whirls her around by her pigtails, which the Fireside director cleverly designs to give the appearance of Amanda being thrown around even though she really is not for safety reasons. Ruth said that this is her favorite scene!
The character of Amanda often revolts against Mrs. Trunchbull especially during a spelling assignment. Amanda defiantly spelled “TABLE” as “XABFY.”
Ruth has little time for her favorite activities of softball, dance lessons, playing the piano and baking a ‘cookie cake.’
Fireside performances of “Matilda “ began July 18 and run through September 1, 2024.There are two casts for the children’s roles so Ruth will appear in half of the performances.
Ruth’s final words about all of her experiences are “I love to perform!”
The Fireside Dinner Theatre is located at 1131 Janesville Avenue in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. For information, visit www.firesidetheatre.com.
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Ruth Dougherty at Fireside Theatre before the opening of “Matilda.”
PHOTO COURTESY OF CHRISTY HALDA STURM Ruth Dougherty as Gretl Von Trapp in “The Sound of Music” with Theatre 121 at the Woodstock Opera House in 2022.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Transactions filed in the McHenry County Recorder’s Office June 27 to July 8.
■ Residence at 1268 Bunker St., Woodstock, was sold by Michael L. Leib, Elk River, Minn., to Daniel Galvez, Woodstock, for $335,000.
■ Residence at 1833 Wicker St., Woodstock, was sold by Luke Newren, Algonquin, to Robert Martinek, Woodstock, for $346,000.
■ Residence at 1026 Castleshire Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Catherine Pickar, Woodstock, to Beth M. Graham, Woodstock, for $220,000.
■ Residence at 1765 Powers Road, Woodstock, was sold by Nathaniel Boeing, Joliet, to Kyle Valkema, Woodstock, for $325,000.
■ Residence at 2443 Aspen Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Mark A. Wisner, Woodstock, to Richard Lillie, Woodstock, for $210,000.
■ Residence at 13810 Davis Road, Woodstock, was sold by Chicago Land Trust Company, Chicago, to Jenni Lee Kempf, Woodstock, for $380,000.
■ Residence at 704 Dean St., Woodstock, was sold by T and T Capital Rentals LLC, Wasco, to Scott G. Offord Living Trust, Woodstock, for $319,000.
■ Residence at 1276 Lee Ann Lane, Woodstock, was sold by The Goldstead Family Trust, Saint John, Ind., to Erica Schwanke, Woodstock, for $205,000.
The bungalow at 704 Dean St. sold at the end of June after a major rehab by Tried and True Contracting in St. Charles. Now with period-appropriate Craftsman colors, the rock border around the front garden was unearthed and reused.
‘It’s a beautiful little home’
Quick sale of renovated vintage home shows power of ‘charm and location’
By Susan W. Murray
Kathleen Labude and her second husband left Illinois for Colorado in 2020, a time when the Centennial State was gaining nearly 75,000 residents a year.
Despite living in popular Colorado Springs, Labude missed Woodstock, where she had raised her two children.
“You can’t replace it,” she said.
After four years in Colorado, the couple moved back to Woodstock, purchasing a condo in the Armory building.
Now, with the marriage ending, the two purchased a newly renovated three-bedroom, one-and-a-half bath 1915 Craftsman bungalow where Labude will live.
The 1,300-square-foot home sits
on a triangular lot on Dean St. across Forest Avenue from Dean Street School and is a five-minute walk to the Woodstock Square.
“It’s a beautiful little home,” Labude said.
‘Charm
and location’
Ray Henrich, the owner of Tried and True General Contracting in St. Charles, purchased the Dean St. home in March with the intention of renovating and selling it.
Henrich, who grew up in Woodstock and now lives in Huntley, has done multiple projects in his hometown, all within walking distance of the Square.
The attractions of an updated older home in Woodstock are “charm and location,” Henrich said.
An additional reason to invest in
Woodstock, he said, is that the “community has great upside potential with the Historic District and what the city is doing with that to enhance the value of the homes.”
Noting that 33% of Woodstock’s housing inventory is made up of rentals (versus 18% for McHenry County, according to the United States Census Bureau), Henrich gets a special satisfaction from taking multi-family properties and converting them back to single-family use. In the process, the property often goes from a rental to being owner-occupied.
One such project was a home on Grove Street. Henrich updated the Victorian’s flow, adding details for today’s buyers - stainless steel appliances, a first-floor mudroom, and a
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first-floor full bath.
Tried and True, with its 12 employees, completes 20 to 30 projects a year in the Chicagoland area, Henrich said. Some are flips for other investors, some are kitchen and bath projects for homeowners, and some are the rehabs that he does in Woodstock.
When looking at potential projects, Henrich focuses on the home’s price point and location.
After purchasing a home, Henrich said, he researches the style to create a design that matches that style and period. Work takes anywhere from two to six months, he said.
No more DIY
Labude looked at houses for about a month before purchasing on Dean St.
With high interest rates and low inventory, “it’s a horrible environment for real estate,” Labude said.
Only recently has there been an uptick in the number of single-family homes for sale in the 60098 zip code that are priced below $350,000, traditionally the bedrock of the local market.
The Dean St. home fit that sweet spot.
After seeing the bungalow, Labude and her soon-to-be former husband made a cash offer for the full purchase price, sealing the deal after the home had been on the market just three days.
“I could see the practicality in the house,” Labude said.
The house has a full bath on the first floor, making it a place where she could “age out.”
“The outside is attractive; the orange front door is beautiful,” she said.
Inside, she appreciated the fresh paint, the refinished original hardwood floors, and the trim in the redone kitchen.
“I didn’t want to redo a kitchen again,” said Labude, who had redone two kitchens in Colorado Springs.
The home’s basement had been cleared out and cleaned up to be used for storage or to finish off as living space. The other positives of the house, Labude said, were some of the house’s new bones: a new roof, heating and air conditioning, and first-floor windows.
“It’s so much work when you have to do it yourself,” she said.
The home’s original hardwood floors were refinished and the kitchen modernized. “The house has history and people who loved it,” said new owner Kathleen Labude.
Renovate over new
Woodstock has been in a fallow period for new construction for nearly two years. The next best option for some is to buy an older home and renovate.
And living near the Square has proven attractive.
Before he left for a new position in Commerce City, Colorado, Garrett Anderson - Woodstock’s former economic development director - said that the Woodstock Square apartments at the corner of Church and Madison Streets were an early experiment to see if people wanted to live downtown.
That the complex was fully rented when it opened would seem to answer that question, Anderson said.
For Labude, proximity to the Square was part of her new home’s attraction.
“I’m a big Square rat,” she said. “I go down for all the music.”
Value to the neighborhood
Kim Keefe of Compass Realty has served as Henrich’s listing agent for some of his properties.
“He fixes the problems,” Keefe said, “whether it’s with the layout or a failing roof.”
According to Labude, her new neighbors were excited to see the bungalow’s transformation.
“I like taking distressed homes and turning them back into something that is beautiful and brings value to the neighborhood,” Henrich said.
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Community
in the CSI
Students in the Robot Rendezvous summer camp drive rovers they built and programmed.
Get ready for ‘Operation Comet’ and ‘Lunar Quest’
The Challenger Learning Center hosts summer camps and adds new missions
By Janet Dovidio NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM
Not only did the staff of the Challenger Learning Center host 10 summer camps during the months of June and July, but they also trained for two new simulated missions set to begin during the upcoming school year.
“In addition to our existing Expedition to Mars mission available for school field trips during the school year, we are adding two new space missions: Operation Comet and Lunar Quest,” Director Denise Brock said.
The three most popular summer camps among younger students were: Introduction to Space, Junior Space Explorers, and Astronaut Training. Older students enjoyed CSI Spy camp, in which they used lots of
energy to find clues to solve a camp mystery and find Agent X.
In the Instincts for Survival camp, students participate in games that teach how animals adapt to survive. They learned the importance of camouflage, staying and having food and water sources close by. They often did not survive because they forgot about water and didn’t kill enough.
In addition to Brock, instructors included Kelly McAdow, Jill Ulanowski, Becky Paulson, Jerry Swedberg, and Rachel Thomas.
Test run of new missions
Two summer camps featured the new missions as a chance for students and staff to try them out in a relaxed summer atmosphere. For Lunar Quest, a team of astronauts launches to the moon in search of
a long-term habitat but receives troubled readings from below the moon’s surface. Mission Control must help them avoid a potential catastrophe.
In Operation Comet, astronauts in both Mission Control and the Spacecraft observe, research, and analyze comets that have entered the solar system, but they make a shocking discovery.
The national Challenger headquarters uses teams of specialists from educators, NASA experts, and software designers to create the new missions. They make their training site and materials available to local centers.
Support team is vital
Brock indicated that the Woodstock School District and Assistant Superintendent Kelly Krueger have
been great supporters of the Challenger programs and make sure they have all the supplies they need. She also has another group to commend.
“Since Challenger has become part of the Olson building we have added to the workload for the custodial staff,” she said. “Jose Esparza and his team of Fred Bowe and Tim O’Brien have been great about changing up their routines to fit our very different schedule compared to the rest of the building. We are very lucky to have such a great team behind the work we do.”
Brock concluded, ”Our summer camps and these new missions allow us to reach students at different age groups and interest levels. The new missions give visiting teachers more choices that allow them to pick which mission matches their curriculum goals best for the year.”
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Detectives
Spy class (left) arrest Agent X.
Summer Reading Program in home stretch
By Janet Dovidio NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM
“Adventure Begins at Your Library” is the theme of the Woodstock Public Library’s 2024 summer reading challenge.
“Summer Reading is always an important program to help kids prevent what we call the “Summer Slide,” Head of Youth Services and Young Adult Librarian Kate Tripp said. “Even just 20 minutes a day can help students maintain their skills and start the school year off well.”
Tripp indicated that, as of July 6, there were currently 514 readers who read 5,039 hours. Early Readers (birth to Kindergarten) had 157 readers with 1074 hours. Grades 1-5 included 235 readers with 2,304 hours. Young Adults (grades 6-12) had 122 readers who read 1,661 hours.
Fifteen Woodstock High School seniors came to the library on their Senior Service Day last spring to help stuff folders and prepare crafts for reading challenges and programming.
Readers enter their hours in a log either at the library or online with the Beanstack app. They earn prizes for numbers of hours and are entered in raffles. Each week features a local donor of
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gift certificates or coupons. The generous donors were Papa Murphy’s, Wendy’s, Kingston Lanes, Woodstock Summer Children’s Theater, Friends
of the Library, Chili’s, Casting Whimsy, Read Between the Lynes, and the McHenry County Fair Association.
“We did one big program at the beginning of summer,” Tripp added. “The Bright Star Touring Theater featuring Lenny and Mabel performed ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ and Cinderella,” which fit perfectly into our summer theme.”
The summer reading program concludes with a Touch-a-Truck event that is a treat for the readers and is open to the public. This fun family event takes place from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at the library, 414 W. Judd Street. Vehicles from the community will be displayed by the Fire Department, McHenry County Sherriff, City of Woodstock Public Works, a District 200 bus, a mobile pet grooming van from Cat&K9 Mobile Grooming, and many others.
“Libraries have the unique advantage of rewarding the children for reading during the summer,” Tripp added. “These incentives encourage children to read even more. Knowing that they could win a trip or go to a cool children’s museum or go ziplining just by reading really gets them involved and helps prevent that ‘summer slide.’”
Our Photo Detective Maggie Crane got a swift response to this month’s photo from Ted Bihlmaier. Turns out the photo is of a 4-H open house at the University of Illinois Extension office.
Pictured (from left) are Bihlmaier’s daughters Cheyanne –holding her Holland lop rabbit Sparky – and Miranda, with her Nigerian Dwarf goat Cleopatra. The gentleman in the blue sweater is James Reeves, the McHenry County 4-H director at the time.
Ted’s wife, Dawn Bihlmaier (far right) was the 4-H club leader for Milk Center 4-H out of Harvard and she is holding Beatrice.
Thanks for the thorough detective work Ted!
- Susan W. Murray
COURTESY PHOTO
Anna and Isaac Deutsch were the first to sign up for the Woodstock Public Library’s Summer Reading Program.
SOAR@Dorr hosts local seniors for a ‘Wizard of Oz’-themed event celebrating the 85th anniversary of the release of the musical film. Many attendees donned their ruby slippers and toted their Totos.
Michelle Gibbons portrays Judy Garland at SOAR@ Dorr.
Michaline Sowatzke dressed as Dorothy for the event.
SOAR@Dorr welcomes seniors to ‘Land of Oz’
Next month: Have a ‘Ball’ with Lucille at Stage Left
By Tricia Carzoli NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM
“There is no place like home,” Colleen Clavesilla, seniors real estate specialist with Baird & Warner, said Thursday during the SOAR@Dorr celebration of the same name.
Laura Wassinger, SOAR@Dorr director, said the day was about celebrating the 85th anniversary of the release of “The Wizard of Oz” – with a free luncheon, presentation, and raffle sponsored by local senior-centered organizations.
Kay Reissing, marketing coordinator for Visitng Angels, initiated the event, Wassinger said.
“It was a great idea,” she explained. “And they took care of everything. We were so excited for this.”
Reissing, along with Clavesilla, Natalie J. Geist of Margolis Weldon LLC; Mindy Segura, Fair Oaks Health Care Center admissions director; and Shelly Larson, Assisted Living Locators senior living adviser, worked together to sponsor the entire afternoon.
“We do this because we care about our seniors,” Segura said. “This is something we really enjoy doing.”
Ressing agreed. “We want to offer this at no cost for the senior community,” she said. “We have a great networking community
and I reached out to these women who helped provide for the cost of the presenter, lunch, dessert, and decorations.”
Michelle Gibbons, public speaker, writer, and poet, took on the role of Judy Garland. As she spoke about Garland’s devotion to her children, her husbands, her experiences with MGM, and misconceptions about costars – all while remaining in character.
Diane Lukas said Gibbons’ presentation was, “delightful and interesting.”
Her role-playing was enhanced by the yellow-brick-road themed décor and multiple participants coming dressed like Dorothy –some donning red shoes or carrying Toto in a basket.
“Everyone really got into this theme,” Wassinger said. “I loved seeing the seniors enjoy themselves with great food, fun, and entertainment.”
She said 50 people were able to attend the 2-hour and 30-minute event based on a lottery system.
Next month, SOAR@Dorr will host a similar event at Stage Left Café sponsored by the Friends of the Opera House, bringing Leslie Goddard in to portray Lucille Ball. The event will be free for 50 participants to attend. Participants must be 60 or older and will be chosen by lottery again.
Those interested should visit www. dorrtownship.com for more information.
From left are the sponsors of the event, including Mindy Segura, admissions director of Fair Oaks Health Care Center; Kay Reissig, marketing coordinator for Visiting Angels; Natalie J. Geist, Margolis Weldon, LLC; Shelly Larson, senior living adviser for Assisted Living Locators; and seated, Colleen Clavesilla, Baird & Warner senior real estate specialist.
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Happenings
125 W. Van Buren St. 7 p.m. offsquaremusic.org
24 WEDNESDAY
‘COME OUT SINGING’ KARAOKE COMPETITION
Stage Left Café
125 W. Van Buren St.
7 p.m. theatre121.org
WOODSTOCK CITY BAND
Park in the Square
“Galloping through the Gallery” Ice cream social 7 p.m.
25 THURSDAY
WOODSTOCK FIRE/RESCUE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2900 Raffel Road 7 p.m.
SLC TRIVIA NIGHT - PUB TRIVIA USA
Stage Left Café
125 W. Van Buren St.
7 p.m. woodstockoperahouse.com
MOVIES IN THE PARK ‘MRS. DOUBTFIRE’
Woodstock Square
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
26 FRIDAY
SIDEWALK SALES ON THE SQUARE
Woodstock Square
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ORIGINAL OPEN MIC NIGHT Stage Left Café
WONDER LAKE WATER SKI SHOW TEAM HOME SHOW Wonder Center Beach Wonder Lake 7 p.m.
27 SATURDAY
WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET
Woodstock Square
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
woodstockfarmersmarket.org Music: TBA
SIDEWALK SALES ON THE SQUARE
Woodstock Square 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
STAGE LEFT PRESENTS POTTS AND PANS
Stage Left Café
125 W. Van Buren St.
8 p.m.
$10
woodstockoperahouse.com
28 SUNDAY
TAYLOR SWIFT PAINTING PARTY
Stage Left Café
125 W. Van Buren St. 2 to 4 p.m.
$30 (including fees)
WOODSTOCK WATER WORKS MELISSA O’LEARY DAY
1313 Kishwaukee Valley Road Noon to 7 p.m.
30 TUESDAY
WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET
Woodstock Square
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
woodstockfarmersmarket.org Music: TBA
MCHENRY COUNTY FAIR
11900 Country Club Road
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. mchenrycountyfair.com
WOODSTOCK WATER WORKS ‘ABRACADABRA!’ POOLSIDE MAGIC SHOW
1313 Kishwaukee Valley Road
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. p.m.
31 WEDNESDAY
MCHENRY COUNTY FAIR
11900 Country Club Road
8 a.m. to 9 p.m. mchenrycountyfair.com
‘COME OUT SINGING’
KARAOKE COMPETITION
Stage Left Café
125 W. Van Buren St.
7 p.m. theatre121.org
WOODSTOCK COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA
Woodstock Square
7 p.m.
AUGUST
1 THURSDAY
MCHENRY COUNTY FAIR
11900 Country Club Road
8 a.m. to 10 p.m. mchenrycountyfair.com
SLC TRIVIA NIGHT - PUB TRIVIA USA
Stage Left Café
125 W. Van Buren St.
7 p.m. woodstockoperahouse.com
MOVIES IN THE PARK ‘LILO & STITCH’
Woodstock Square
7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
2 FRIDAY
MCHENRY COUNTY FAIR
11900 Country Club Road
7 a.m. to 1 p.m. mchenrycountyfair.com
WONDER LAKE WATER SKI SHOW TEAM HOME SHOW
Wonder Center Beach
Wonder Lake
7 p.m.
3 SATURDAY
WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET
Woodstock Square
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
woodstockfarmersmarket.org Music: TBA
MCHENRY COUNTY FAIR
11900 Country Club Road
7 a.m. to 11 p.m. mchenrycountyfair.com
SHAKESPEARE IN THE SQUARE: A BIT O’ THE BARD
Resurrection Catholic Church
Woodstock Square 2 p.m.
CHILL MURRAY COMEDY SHOW Stage Left Café
125 W. Van Buren St. 8 to 10 p.m.
$15 online, $20 at the door
4 SUNDAY
MCHENRY COUNTY FAIR
11900 Country Club Road
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. mchenrycountyfair.com
6 TUESDAY
WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET
Woodstock Square
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
woodstockfarmersmarket.org Music: TBA
WOODSTOCK
7 WEDNESDAY
FLASHBACKS
35 years ago – 1989
■ City officials said progress was being made on the purchase of property for a new armory for the Illinois National Guard.
■ Chicago Bears Coach Mike Ditka was in Woodstock to take part in a sneak preview of the new golf course at Bull Valley Golf Club.
30 years ago –1994
■ The Woodstock Kiwanis Club donated $2,500 to the city of Woodstock for the construction of a concession stand at the newly renovated Bates Park. The park had been dedicated to Ernest “Jim” Bates, who had served as Woodstock’s director of utilities for more than 35 years. Bates had been a member of Kiwanis for nearly 30 years.
25 years ago – 1999
■ After a year of construction, the Mercy Woodstock Medical Center opened at the intersection of Highway 14 and Lake Avenue.
■ The Lions Club named Virgil Smith its Citizen of the Year. His contributions to the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce & Industry, First United Methodist Church men’s group, Woodstock Little League, and Memorial Hospital Foundation were cited as contributing to his receiving the award. He was a key facilitator and contributor to the renovations of the Woodstock Theater, Woodstock Square Mall, and the Main Street Exchange building.
■ The Woodstock Mozart Festival was celebrating its 13th season with the theme “Mozart … and More!”
20 years ago – 2004
■ More than 1,600 people attended the Gavers Community Cancer Foundation Barndance held at Lippold Park in Crystal Lake. Organizers estimated $325,000 was raised for cancer awareness and research.
■ The Woodstock Dolphins placed third at the Northern Illinois divisional meet. Bethany Drebing broke
a Dolphin record in the girls 9- and 10-year-old 100-yard freestyle, finishing in 1 minute, 11.19 seconds. She also finished first in the 50 free. Morgan Hofmann, swimming in the boys 8 and under division, finished first in the 25 free, 16.91; 25 butterfly, 18.28; and 25 backstroke, 20.85.
15 years ago – 2009
■ The Rev. Lorenzo Gonzalez joined Monsignor Aaron Brodeski on the staff of St. Mary Church. Rev. Gonzalez, a native of Mexico, was ordained a priest in 2003.
■ Adult & Child Rehab Center celebrated its 60th anniversary. The organization started as the Easter Seal Therapy Center. Among its founders were Dr. John Tambone and Dr. B.B. Neuchiller. The first therapist was Eleanor Jorgenson. Kim Larson had been executive director since 2005. ■ Woodstock resident and retired Woodstock High School English teacher Tony Casalino was part of a 650-member team of ushers at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Casalino ushered at the Friendly Confines for 75 Chicago Cubs home games and three concerts.
10 years ago – 2014
■ Tyler Hollis, 20, of Crystal Lake, and Augie Potje, 17, of Woodstock, with the help of Ken West, owner of Material Things Artisan Market on the Square, had two goals: to raise awareness and support for individuals in recovery and to raise funds for a treatment facility. Together, they were creating and selling handmade glass pendants, coins, and sun catchers.
■ The Woodstock City Council began to discuss options with regard to keeping the Square’s historic courthouse building the property of the city.
Michael Turner was the first council member to publicly state his belief that the courthouse’s best shot at viability might be a city-owned facility. The city had owned the property since 2011.
5 years ago – 2019
■ Readers of The Woodstock Independent learned all about Woodstock’s Claussen pickle plant in a feature by Susan W. Murray with photos by Ken Farver. Claus Claussen began selling his pickles in 1870 in Chicago. In 1976, the factory moved into the former
July 20, 1994 – Here’s the plan … Tom Sawyer (Andrew McClain) explains his plan to be pirates on Jackson’s Island to Joe Harper (Jeff Metcalf) and Huck Finn (Kyle Ficek) in the Woodstock Children’s Summer Theatre production of “Tom Sawyer,” a musical based on the Mark Twain story, at the Woodstock Opera House.
Borden plant at 1300 Claussen Drive. Woodstock’s plant is Claussen’s only pickle plant in the world.
■ Anne Hills performed at the 34th annual Woodstock Folk Festival and was presented with the festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
1 year ago – 2023
■ Striping and pavement graphics identified a bicycle path along Dean Street in something of a pilot project to belatedly realize the goals of the city’s 2009 Bicycle Master plan for designation paths throughout Woodstock.
■ After nine years of planning and two years of fundraising, ground was broken at U.S. 14 and Lake Shore Drive for a new grocery store, the Food Shed Co-op, which planned to offer locally sourced products as much as possible.
■ Marian Central Catholic High School launched the Junior Canes youth football program, picking up where the St. Mary Fighting Irish program left off when it ended after winning the conference championship of the Southeast Youth Football Alliance.
IF YOU HAD HIP, KNEE OR HEART VALVE
AND SUFFERED A BACTERIAL INFECTION POSTOPERATIVELY and a Bair Hugger (BLUE BLANKET) forced- air warming blanket was used during the surgery, between 2020present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727
PUBLIC NOTICE
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS FOR 2024 NOTICE TO DORR TOWNSHIP TAXPAYERS: ASSESSED VALUES FOR 2024
Valuation date (35 ILCS 200/9-95): January 1, 2024
Required level of assessment (35 ILCS 200/9-145): 33.33%
Valuation based on sales from (35 ILCS 200/1-155): 2021-2023
Publication is hereby made for equalized assessed valuations for real property in this township in accordance with 35 ILCS 200/12-10. As required by 35 ILCS 200/9210 and 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the following equalization factors have been applied to bring the assessments to the statutorily required three-year median level of 33.33%:
Farmland: 1.0000
Farm Improvements: 1.0000
Non-Farmland: 1.1058
Non-Farm Improvements: 1.1058
Questions about these valuations should be directed to:
TAMMY BENITEZ
1039 LAKE AVE, WOODSTOCK IL 60098 (815) 338-0125
www.dorrtownship.com
assessor@dorrtownship.com
Office hours are MON-FRI 9:00A-4:00P
Property in this Township, other than
DORR TWP
13-01-100-013 CAREY JULIE E REV TR 585,048
13-01-100-014 STASSEN, EDWARD SHEILA 426,275
13-01-200-003 LASALLE NATL BK 115030 11,360
13-01-200-004 RICE, PAUL RHONDA 129,740
13-01-200-009 ELGUTS, JOHN 146,843
13-01-200-011 OBRIEN, PATRICK J MARGARET J 207,584
13-01-200-013 RICE, PAUL D RHONDA R 249,919
13-01-200-014 ADAMS, RICHARD SCOTT BELINDA 132,088
13-01-300-008 IL DEPT NATURAL RESOURCES 190
13-01-300-014 ERIKSEN BEVERLY A REV TR 1 4,999
13-01-300-015 IL DEPT NATURAL RESOURCES 12,791
13-01-300-019 CHGO AMER NATL BK 110808-01 161,452
13-01-300-020 ERIKSEN BEVERLY A REV TR 1 142,353
13-01-376-001 HOME STATE BK TR 6886 276
13-01-376-004 HOME STATE BK TR 6886 455
13-01-376-005 HOME STATE BK TR 6886 653
13-01-376-006
13-01-376-011 ODONNELL, THOMAS M 2
13-01-376-012
STATE BK NA TR 6886
13-01-400-012 GOERNER D JOHN TR ET AL 200,955
13-01-400-015 HARNEY NANCY MARITAL
farmland and coal, is to be assessed at a 33.33% median level of assessment, based on the fair cash value of the property. You may check the accuracy of your assessment by dividing your assessment by the median level of assessment. The resulting value should equal the estimated fair cash value of your property. If the resulting value is greater than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be over-assessed. If the resulting value is less than the fair cash value of your property, you may be under-assessed. You may appeal your assessment to the Board of Review.
If you believe your property’s fair cash value is incorrect or that the equalized assessed valuation is not uniform with other comparable properties in the same neighborhood, the following steps should be taken:
1. Contact your township assessor’s office to review the assessment.
2. If not satisfied with the assessor review, taxpayers may file an appeal with the McHenry County Board of Review. For complaint forms, instructions, and the Rules and Procedures of the Board of Review, call (815) 334-4290 or visit: www.mchenrycountyil.gov/departments/ assessments/forms-and-rules.
3. The final filing deadline for your township is 30 days from this publication date. After this date, the Board of Review is prohibited by law from accepting assessment
13-02-101-002 HOGEL JUDY L REV LIV TR
13-02-102-004 PESCHKE VIRGINIA D TR 2016 1
13-02-102-005 REUTER RENEE LIV TR
13-02-102-006 REUTER RENEE LIV TR
13-02-127-001 PESCHKE, JOHN D 149,963
13-02-152-001 KEINZ PHYLLIS R TR 133,636
13-02-152-003 HERVERT JAN JUDITH ANN TR 934
13-02-152-004 HERVERT JAN JUDITH ANN TR 190,452
13-02-200-004 FLYNN, TIMOTHY J JACKLYN A 573,931
13-02-200-016 COVALT ROBERT B TR 842
13-02-200-022 COVALT ROBERT B TR 361
13-02-200-025 COVALT ROBERT B TR 593,283
13-02-200-026 ENOT, STEVEN W DIANE S
13-02-200-028 MORRISON, PAUL M CAROL G 965
13-02-300-003 BROWN BARRY C MARY C TR 166,487
13-02-300-005 KRENGER JOHN R DECL OF TR 5,183
13-02-300-035 KRENGER JOHN R DECL OF TR 124,764
13-02-300-040 HARRIS TR SVGS BANK TR 4933 5
13-02-300-041 MARRS, MICHAEL R BARBARA C 160,370
13-02-400-008 BAILEY, MARGARET D 2,312
13-02-400-010 GRANT, PATRICIA A 568
13-02-400-011 GRANT, PATRICIA A 169,579
13-02-400-012 GRANT, PATRICIA A 3,000 13-02-400-016 BAILEY, MARGARET D 882
13-02-400-022 ELLINGHAUSEN CAROL S TR 178,953
13-02-400-023 CLARK FAM REV TR 276
13-02-400-024 GRANT, PATRICIA A 5,171
13-02-400-025 BURNETT JR, BENDER KS
complaints for properties in this township. For more information on township filing deadlines, call (815) 334-4290 or visit: www.mchenrycountyil.gov/departments/ assessments/township-filing-deadlines
Your property may be eligible for homestead exemptions, which can reduce your property’s taxable assessment. For more information on homestead exemptions, call (815) 334-4290.
Your property tax bill will be calculated as follows:
Final Equalized Assessed Value –Exemptions = Taxable Assessment; Taxable Assessment x Current Tax Rate = Total Tax Bill.
All equalized assessed valuations are subject to further equalization and revision by the McHenry County Board of Review as well as equalization by the Illinois Department of Revenue.
Alejandro Benitez, CIAO, Chief County Assessment Officer, McHenry County, Illinois
A list of assessment changes for this township for the current assessment year, except those assessments that were changed solely by equalization factor noted above, is as follows:
13-02-400-027 BAILEY, MD RR III
13-02-400-028 BAILEY, MARGARET D 3,413 13-02-400-030 VALENTI, JOHN J JR MARY L
13-03-100-012 OBRIEN, JASON L REBECCA L
13-03-100-013 BLUE RIVER PROP INC
13-03-100-014 POWERS SUSAN MAE TR 7,296 13-03-200-018 NORTHBROOK
13-03-300-002 MOEHLING, MELVIN G CHERI A 5,884 13-03-300-015 OBRIEN, JASON L REBECCA L
13-03-300-016 BLUE RIVER PROP INC 3,169 13-03-300-022 TRIANGLE NINE
ANDREW JERIN 13,892 13-04-126-005 HEMMINGSEN FARMS
13-04-151-025 VALENCIC R, SAHS VALENCIC S
13-04-151-026 COX TJ, DOBERSTEIN CP
13-04-153-012 HEMMINGSEN FARMS LLC
13-04-154-003 HAMMOND, TODD
13-04-176-003 HEMMINGSEN FARMS LLC
13-04-200-001 HEMMINGSEN FARMS LLC 26,553
13-04-200-002
13-04-200-008
13-04-200-017
13-04-200-020
13-04-304-003
13-04-326-004
13-04-400-001
13-04-400-002
13-05-107-005
13-05-126-013
13-05-129-018 BRAUN, DENNIS D DENNIS M 41,280
13-05-130-020 KABIR PRAMUKH REALTY INC 61,662
13-05-131-004 DOMINGUEZ, NELLI 48,234
13-05-133-013 GALGO PROP LLC
13-05-157-009 T T CAPITAL RENTALS LLC
13-05-158-011 MEYER, KATHYANN
13-05-177-021 FLORES, ERICK
13-05-179-001 TRUSTEES OF SCHOOLS 4,976
13-05-179-002 TRUSTEES OF SCHOOLS 3,318
13-05-179-003 TRUSTEES OF SCHOOLS 1,659
13-05-180-028 HOSTETTER AS, ELLIS CR 66,743
13-05-254-013 BERGUM WR JH, HANRAHAN DJ 52,834
13-05-254-015 CCCW REALTY LLC 439,455
13-05-276-001 KEN CAM GRP LLC & BEAN, VICT 60,964
13-05-276-015 FLYNN, MICHAEL J MARY M 49,362
13-05-279-007 HUTCHINS, ADAM 57,780
13-05-305-001 HARLEY HART PROP LLC
13-05-329-002 AMICO MICHAEL D REV TR
13-05-334-006 URBINA M, MUNOZ JR
13-05-351-010 HOMETOWN LTD 8,984
13-05-351-011 LANGMAR EL, THEERMAN K 8,765
13-05-356-001 WDSTK COURTHOUSE LLC 359,660
13-05-378-001 CATALYST PROP LLC 191,729 13-05-379-004 BENTON PLACE
13-05-379-005
13-05-427-003
13-05-455-011 TIGER C MAE LLC
13-05-476-011 LAKE AVE OFFICE CEN LLC 481,408
13-05-477-004 MCDONALDS USA LLC 577,271
13-05-478-022 N1 INVSTMNTS LLC 226,355
13-05-478-028 SURPLUS 7 LLC 5,644
13-05-478-029 WMG REAL EST 3 LLC
13-05-478-030 BLUEBRIDGE PROP LLC 323,635
13-06-101-002 MCCLAIN, KW ML DECL OF TR 395,433
13-06-129-013 GRUBB, RYAN E 83,461
13-06-255-018 HARE, JOSHUA T PAMELA 92,120
13-06-255-030 BOWEN, KEVIN M CAROL ANN 90,766
13-06-255-031 KRIEG, PAUL A PENNY R 100,264
13-06-255-036 MICELI 5 LLC 60,842
13-06-278-017 POLIZZI JJ, ALMODOVA AG 69,302
13-06-279-004 MURASKI, KIRK P NANCY E 47,513
13-06-377-007 BEVERLY, JD SR 111,206
13-06-402-023 TESFAYE ELIAS, OWEN MICHELLE 140,169
13-06-427-013 LEGARE WENDY NORRIS TR 73,320
13-06-476-011 KOOP, RICHARD JOEY 94,575
13-06-480-006 RUCKER, BRUCE ALEXIS 152,254
13-06-480-028 BERSTEIN MICHAEL TR 57,028
13-07-100-031 WDSTK ST BK TR 2379 165
13-07-177-006 ANAST, PIERRE BARBARA 108,215
13-07-178-005 RODRIGUEZ, HECTOR L ADRIANA S 102,576
13-07-201-005 SEEGERS, RF JR JA 127,505
13-07-226-012 MILLER JULIE L LIV TR 110,270
13-07-226-016 SCHNEIDER , GREGORY A 74,470
13-07-277-007 SCHWABAUER, JENNIFER J 73,574
13-07-284-005 WILSON MICHAEL PAMELA TR 69,840
13-07-300-006 MCCASKILL S, DEVOLD RM 97,861
13-07-300-011 MROCZENSKI, JAMES A JUDITH A 157,595
13-07-300-017 LORR, WILLIAM T MARILYN M 148,673
13-07-300-022 WDSTK ST BK TR 3590 84,514
13-07-300-025 DIAZ, ROBERTO 99,396
13-07-300-031 LORR, WILLIAM T MARILYN M 272
13-07-300-033 LORR, WILLIAM T MARILYN M 9,554
13-07-330-003 EMMERICH JJ KA, STENDER PI 96,929
13-07-402-005 LACKMAN, GARRIT CHRISTINE 134,033
13-07-427-020 NELSON, GREGORY E TINA M 77,318
13-07-429-014 SHAMHART, LISA M 79,608
13-07-429-025 PERKINS GAIL J REV LIV TR 80,900
13-07-430-003 EDDY BRANDON, CHRISOS MELISSA
13-07-452-003 PARKWAY BK TR CO TR 15958
13-07-454-013 REEVES, RJ KA
13-07-455-009 YOUNG, STEPHEN G
13-07-476-011 POPOVITS, LINDA
13-07-476-016 JESSE, ARMOND J LISA A
13-08-104-014 CONNELL, CHRISTOPHER M CHRIST
13-08-127-003 HESS, KEVIN ABBY
13-08-182-005 PIERCE, DAVID R
13-08-184-021 ERBES, GLENN A
13-08-227-011 GABEL, BONNIE
13-08-228-026 RED CROWN INVSTMNTS LLC 855
13-08-228-027 RED CROWN INVSTMNTS LLC 855
13-08-229-008 WOODSTOCK 50 LLC
13-08-229-009 CELLAS CONFECTIONS INC
13-08-230-009 BERNSTEIN, MICHAEL
13-08-251-001 KOROCH, KRISTOPHER F
13-08-278-008 GAVERS, JO RL LA 79,815
13-08-301-040 SKOZEK DEBORAH A TR 74,382
13-08-301-041 FLORES CARBAJAL, LEOPOLDO 83,791
13-08-301-042 MOSHOS S, JACKSON P
13-08-301-043 SMITH D REV TR SMITH DJ REV T
13-08-301-044 WARD, JIMMIE A CHERYL
13-08-301-045 JARNECKE WA TR JARNECKE EM TR 70,664
13-08-301-046 ORTIZ, ANGEL C 86,633
13-08-301-047 HAMS, MICHAEL G ANN MARIE K 71,899
13-08-301-048 HERNANDEZ , OSVALDO JAMIE R 98,272
13-08-301-049 KAIL, JAMES E LINDA S 71,491
13-08-301-050 SANDALL, PAUL R MARIA T 85,779
13-08-301-051 SALMERON GB, PORCAYO O
13-08-301-052 ZAMORANO, GUILLERMO J CESAR
13-08-301-053 GALLAHER, JOANNE
13-08-301-054 BRACKEEN, WILLIAM M
13-08-301-055 HERNANDEZ, AAP NJ
13-08-301-056 JERZ, PETER
13-08-301-057 VILLANUEVA FL, KEALEY SE
13-08-301-058 ROBBINS, MARK J
13-08-301-059 PAREDES, JOSE L LUZ B
13-08-301-060 JACKSON, MARGARET
13-08-301-061 CLINGE, ELLIOTT R AMBER E
13-08-301-062 DORANTES, MR ET AL
13-08-301-063 KOSTANJE CS, PIGOTT MR
13-08-301-064 NORDIN, DEAN A
13-08-301-065 MR RESOURCES LLC
13-08-301-066 VEGA, SAUL LAURA V
13-08-301-067 EMRICSON, MARJORIE
13-08-301-068 PERRY KS, INDURANTE AL
13-08-301-069 GOLDSTEAD FAM TR
13-08-301-070 GARCIA, YAIR G
13-08-301-071 SAENZ, JULANNE ANTHONY
13-08-301-072 GRASSER JAMES TR
13-08-301-073 JOHNSON, THOMAS W JR
13-08-301-074 SPOKAS, VIKTOR A 87,235
13-08-301-075 TRAMONTANA CV, LOEFFLER JK 94,060
13-08-301-076 BARNETT, ROBERT J JR 96,511
13-08-301-077 SORENSEN, JOHN GAIL 97,834
13-08-301-078 JENSEN SN, REED EA 91,097
13-08-301-079 CROUCH, MICHAEL A 93,955
13-08-301-080 HARMAN, HARRY D JANET D 92,489
13-08-301-081 WALSDORF, PATRICK P 99,147
13-08-301-082 WALSH, RYAN M KRISTEN M 88,473
13-08-301-083 JOHNSON, RONALD A JUDITH M 105,429
13-08-301-084 PEREZ, MARCOS 95,433
13-08-301-085 GIBSON, KD YS 75,948
13-08-301-086 GAZDZIAK, MICHAEL N DONNA M 95,880
13-08-301-087 SKYTTE, EDWARD J KRISTI S 76,616
13-08-301-091 HOLUB, LEROY G LIV TR
13-08-301-095 YOUNG RA CJ REV TR
13-08-301-096 PFEFFER, STEVE KELLI
13-08-301-097 REITER, DENNIS E SUSAN J 130,044
13-08-301-098 ROEHRIG, LAURA DUANE 114,822
13-08-301-099 ETHERIDGE, D L SINNOTT C L 116,108
13-08-301-100 DACHROEDEN, JORDAN JARED
13-08-301-101 SARNO, ALEXANDER
13-08-301-102 DWYER, JOHN L
13-08-301-103 CHRISTMAS, D L B W
13-08-301-104 MAJHI RP HILL LP 2022 REV TR
13-08-301-105 DROUGAS, BRADLEY J
13-08-301-106 HICKEY, TIMOTHY HOLLY
13-08-302-001 HERNANDEZ JLM, GARCIA DA
13-08-302-002 TYCHE JAMES, XIANG BEIXING
13-08-302-003 HAWKINS, SUSAN
13-08-302-004 ALTAMIRANO, RE ML 95,160 13-08-302-005 PETERSON, ARTHUR KAREN
13-08-302-006 SARSFIELD, TYLER MARTHA 91,173 13-08-302-007 ROTH, RICHARD A CATHERINE R 79,055 13-08-302-008 RAMTEL, BINOD GANGA NEPALI 85,646 13-08-302-010 CASTANEDA JA J, FLORES ML 96,808 13-08-302-011 CANTY STEVEN TRICIA LIV TR 92,879 13-08-302-012 HALDEMAN, RONALD A JANE A 83,736 13-08-302-014 RENTIN, BRADLEY D GAYLA M 95,452 13-08-302-015 HYDE, RONALD W CAROL J 82,189 13-08-303-002 GARZA, VICENTE III MARY E H
13-08-303-004 STIEMKE JOHN W LIV TR
13-08-329-035 PATEL, JAYANTI NALINI
13-08-329-036 RODGERS, ASHLEY
13-08-329-037 ESSENBERG, AR PM
13-08-329-038 LEIB, MICHAEL L JODY A
13-08-329-042 HASTINGS, MICHAEL J
13-08-329-043 DEWANE LIAM T, DAUM ASHLEY E
13-08-329-044 HUFFAR FAM TR
13-08-329-045 BRANTINGHAM, AGATA
13-08-329-046 WAGNER, NEAL KRISTEN
13-08-329-047 BRENDEL, GREGORY M MEGAN T 99,311 13-08-329-048 MOROZINK RD PJ REV TR
13-08-329-049 SCHULTZ FAM TR
13-08-329-050 THOME, DIRK D HEATHER L 86,756 13-08-329-051 TIERNEY, DANIEL D DENISE D
13-08-329-052 LINDSKOG CM, INZUNZA JL
13-08-329-053 ORTIZ MANUEL, BERNAL MARIA
13-08-329-054 FURLANO, STEVEN R DEBRA A 98,982 13-08-329-055 PAPE, RICHARD CHACE
13-08-329-056 PUTMAN BRUCE R SUSAN M REV
13-08-329-057 WERTH, CONSTANCE STEVEN
13-08-329-058 ZAMBRANO, GERMAN JR JOYCE
13-08-329-059 CARZOLI, DANIEL G DEBORAH 106,665 13-08-329-060 KENT, KEVIN L TRACEY A
13-08-329-061 YOUNG, JEFFREY BRIANNA
13-08-330-001 METRAS, MAURICE DIANE
13-08-330-002 DECRAENE A
13-08-330-003 PRZYBYSZ, ANTHONY L KIMBERLEE
13-08-330-004 HOGAN, ROBERT CYNTHIA
13-08-330-005 ALVAREZ, ARACELI
13-08-330-006 THOMSON, REBECCA K
13-08-331-001 GERLOFF, BRIAN J CAROLE 94,515 13-08-331-002 ROWELL STEPHEN CATHLEEN TR 96,986 13-08-331-003 THUMA RAYMOND P ANGELA C TR 94,671 13-08-331-004 LEAHEY, JOHN A TRACY L 80,205 13-08-331-005 NORDHOFF, CHARLES M DAWN J
13-08-331-006 KAPLAN, KEVIN NATALIE 88,871 13-08-333-006 STEWART, KEVIN JANE F 103,869 13-08-376-003 JIMENEZ, MARTIN 279 13-08-377-001 MILLER BJ, OBERLIN HN 80,937 13-08-377-002 FURLANO, GREG F JR CONI J 101,175 13-08-377-003 WEIJOLA, DONALD P MICHELLE A 91,359 13-08-377-004 MACEDO, R Y GARCIA C A 88,761 13-08-377-005 BROWN, KATIE M MATTHEW L 93,527 13-08-377-006 LUBLINK, P Y M SELF DECL TR 87,740 13-08-377-007 ALIMI B, KADRIU KD 93,647 13-08-378-001 JAKUBOWICZ, LM JM 89,862 13-08-378-002 SNOW, CLAYTON A S 85,036 13-08-378-003 BUTLER, DOUGLAS J CANDACE B 101,061 13-08-378-004 GARCIA, DANIEL GOMEZ 77,631 13-08-378-005 PALACIOS, HECTOR I VIRGINIA M 121,449 13-08-401-016 LAFONTAINE ENT INC 1,053 13-08-401-021 LAFONTAINE ENT INC 1,347 13-08-402-005 SOBIECK, TR KL
13-08-426-037 SWARUP INC
13-08-426-046 GT LONDON PROP LLC
13-08-426-047 CHAVEZ J N, GUARANEROS M
13-08-426-048 1390 S EASTWOOD LLC
13-08-426-049 1390 S EASTWOOD LLC
13-08-426-050 CHIDESTER ROBERT A REV TR
13-08-426-051 CHIDESTER ROBERT A REV TR
13-08-426-052 KUJTIM YKSEL ALIMOVSKI PRTNSH
13-08-426-053 KUJTIM YKSEL ALIMOVSKI PRTNSH
13-08-426-054 1300 EASTWOOD BLDG LLC
13-08-451-020 BYRON, FRANCINE
13-08-451-026 LEE, DEREK J ABIGAIL R
13-08-456-001 KILIKIA LLC 4,317 13-08-456-002 MADDOCK, WILLARD KAREN 4,607 13-08-477-012 PATEL, HETAN NITA
13-08-477-013 BULL VALLEY REALTY LLC, 868,005 13-08-477-014 BULL VALLEY REALTY LLC 4,108 13-08-477-015 BULL VALLEY REALTY LLC 178,683
13-09-101-048
13-09-102-018
13-09-103-003
13-09-126-014
13-09-176-031
13-09-301-002
13-09-326-028
13-09-327-002 ANNIES TREE FARM LLC
13-09-351-036 TILLMAN ROLF L TR
13-09-351-037 TILLMAN RL TR TILLMAN SK TR
13-09-376-005 LAKE STREETS LLC 2 1,179
13-09-376-006 LAKE STREETS LLC 3 1,598
13-09-376-012 LAKE STREETS LLC 4 1,371
13-09-376-013 LAKE STREETS LLC 4 502
13-09-426-006 TINKLER, PETER C KATHLEEN S 72,140
13-09-426-007 TINKLER, PETER C KATHLEEN S 482
13-09-426-010 TINKLER, PETER C KATHLEEN S 1,060
13-09-426-012 TINKLER, PETER C KATHLEEN S 555
13-09-426-022 TINKLER, PETER C KATHLEEN S 889
13-09-427-002 TINKLER FAM REV LIV TR 129,203
13-09-476-017 KNIGHT PLASTICS INC 1,999,157
13-09-476-019 TEC PROP HLDGS LLC 360,869
13-09-476-023 8200 RIDGEFIELD RD LLC 1,437,973
13-09-477-005 HOME OF THE SPARROW INC 24,764
13-09-477-006 HOME OF THE SPARROW INC 25,248
13-09-477-008 HOME OF THE SPARROW INC 24,764
13-10-151-009 TINKLER, PETER C KATHLEEN S 922
13-10-153-002 LOUISE JR TR LOUISE DJ TR 176,538
13-10-251-007 HAYDEN, KATHLEEN A TR 149,393
13-10-276-006 KRENGER JOHN R DECL OF TR 1,158
13-10-276-007 KRENGER, JOHN R DECL TR 1,407
13-10-300-006 TURNER, HEATHER JAY 115,028
13-10-300-010 RENNER, KENNETH GLADYS 63,308
13-10-300-011 RENNER, KENNETH GLADYS 39
13-10-300-013 TURNER, HEATHER JAY 717
13-10-300-035 HOME ST BK NA TR 5821 3,612
13-10-326-011 SANCHEZ TM, RIVERA GP 216,017
13-10-401-022 REECE PG TR REECE TS TR 202,894
13-10-426-005 GRAHAM JOHN P TR 157,978
13-10-478-003 VETTER, KRISTEN 110,405
13-10-479-011 GERHARDT FAM TR 133,786
13-10-480-001 OTTAVIANO, MJ JR BA 116,569
13-10-481-002 BALLOR, RA JL 93,578
13-10-481-003 MARTIN, VP RA 89,362
13-10-482-011 THIELEN DK, MCCARTY WP 118,820
13-10-482-015 FISK DG, CONLEY BM 120,429
13-10-482-016 GUSS, CAROLYN A THEODORE 112,701
13-11-100-010 SCHRAGER, TIMOTHY S 479
13-11-100-011 RHOADES, THOMAS F LISA K 1,920
13-11-100-019 MANNY DELORIS M TR 285
13-11-100-029 RHOADES, THOMAS F LISA K 138,794
13-11-100-039 KRENGER, JOHN R DECL OF TR 4,925
13-11-100-041 MUELLER, JENNIFER E TR 14,320
13-11-100-042 1601 FLEMING LLC 320
13-11-200-008 KELARNEY LLC 391
13-11-200-010 KELARNEY LLC 61,591
13-11-200-011 KELARNEY LLC 220
13-11-200-012 MANNY DELORIS M TR 206,529
13-11-200-018 CLARK FAM REV TR 223,334
13-11-200-030 KELARNEY LLC 6,142
13-11-200-031 JOHNSON KELLY N TR 8,946
13-11-300-001 SCHRAGER, TIMOTHY S 108,112
13-11-300-005 CHGO TITLE TR CO TR 50135 11,780
13-11-300-009 1601 FLEMING LLC 2,781
13-11-353-006 AGUILA RM, ENDAYA AGUILA T
13-11-400-003 1601 FLEMING LLC
13-11-400-012 KELARNEY LLC
13-11-400-015 1601 FLEMING LLC
13-11-400-016 KELARNEY LLC
13-11-400-017 KELARNEY
13-12-100-014 PHAN, GIANG LINDSEY BETH
13-12-100-015 IL DEPT NATURAL RESOURCES
13-12-100-018 KELARNEY LLC
13-12-100-019 IL DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
13-12-200-001 HARNEY NANCY MARITAL TR
13-12-200-018 1ST MIDWEST TR CO TR 4832
13-12-200-019 MCDONALD, JAMES E LINE B
13-12-200-023 1ST MIDWEST TR CO TR 4832
13-12-200-025 GOERNER MARK E TR
13-12-200-026 GOERNER MARK E TR
13-12-300-013 MASTER RC TR MASTER CL TR
13-12-300-014 HOME STATE BK NA TR 6834
13-12-300-016 WINTRUST, ASSET TR LFT 1666
13-12-300-025 DIERSEN JON KIMBERLY LIV TR
13-12-300-028 PHAN, GIANG LINDSEY BETH
13-12-300-029 PHAN, GIANG LINDSEY BETH
13-12-300-030 PHAN, GIANG LINDSEY BETH
13-12-300-037 KELARNEY LLC
13-12-326-001 EVEREL WHISPERING PINES LLC 476
13-12-326-002 EVEREL WHISPERING PINES LLC 483
13-12-326-003 EVEREL WHISPERING PINES LLC 378
13-12-326-004 EVEREL WHISPERING PINES LLC 553
13-12-326-005 EVEREL WHISPERING PINES LLC 622
13-12-326-007 JENSEN CHRISTINE L TR 809 13-12-326-008 TANDA, STEPHAN B SABINA M 915
13-12-400-005 DOCTOR, ANTHONY A JANA
13-12-400-015 LUCRE VENTURES LLC
13-12-400-018 LUCRE VENTURES LLC
13-12-400-023 LUCRE VENTURES LLC
13-12-400-025 LUCRE VENTURES LLC
13-12-400-026 LUCRE VENTURES LLC
13-12-400-028 LUCRE VENTURES LLC
13-12-400-029 LUCRE VENTURES LLC
13-12-400-038 FISCHER, BENNO C TR
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PUBLIC NOTICES
PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT
COURT MCHENRY COUNTY
PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT
DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT)
Request of MARY KATE ARNOLD
Case No. 2024MR000126
There will be a court hearing on my Request to change my name from:
MARY KATE ARNOLD
To the new name of: MARY-KATE BULLARO
The court date will be held on September 30, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at 2200 N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock, McHenry County in Courtroom TBD.
Dated at Woodstock, IL July 1, 2024 /s/ Mary Kate Arnold
(Published in The Woodstock Independent July 10, 2024, July 17, 2024, July 24, 2024)L11816
PUBLIC NOTICE
ASSUMED NAME
Public Notice is hereby given that on JULY 5, 2024 An Assumed Name Business Certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk in McHenry County, IL under the following business name and address, and setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting business known as SEVEN MINES located at 1182 SWEETWATER RIDGE LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156. Owner Name & Address: GINA TIMBERLAKE 1182 SWEETWATER RIDGE LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156.
Dated: JULY 5, 2024 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk)
(Published in The Woodstock Independent July 17, 2024, July 24, 2024)L11817
PUBLIC NOTICE
STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS-IN PROBATE
Case No. 2024PR00076
In the Matter of the Estate of BART W. IVERSON
Deceased
CLAIM NOTICE
Notice is given of the death of BART W. IVERSON
Of: CARY, IL
Letters of office were issued on: 3/25/2024
To Representative: LYNN A. IVERSON
220 RIVER DR. CARY, IL 60013 whose attorney is: WAGGONER LAW FIRM
4 N. WALKUP AVE. CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014
Claims against the estate may be
filed within six months from the date of the first publication. Any claim not filed within six months from the date of first publication or claims not filed within three months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditor, whichever is later, shall be barred. Claims may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court at the McHenry County Government Center, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois, 60098, or with the representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to his attorney within ten days after it has been filed.
/s/KATHERINE M KEEFE (Clerk of the Circuit Court)
(Published in The Woodstock Independent July 17, 2024, July 24, 2024)L11819
PUBLIC NOTICE
IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT
COURT
MCHENRY COUNTY
PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT
DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME
CHANGE (ADULT)
Request of NATALEEN ROSE FRITZ
Case No. 2024MR000128
There will be a court hearing on my Request to change my name from: NATALEEN ROSE FRITZ
To the new name of: NEIL ROSE
The court date will be held on October 1, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at 2200 N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock, McHenry County in Courtroom TBD.
Dated at Woodstock, IL July 2, 2024
/s/ Nataleen Rose Fritz
(Published in The Woodstock Independent July 24, 2024)L11821
PICTURE THIS
Tickets are now available for the McHenry County Historical Society’s Heritage Quilters Raffle Quilt, “Prairie Baskets.” This new handstitched quilt is a basket pattern which features red, pink, and white blocks. The basket was a staple item for pioneer women to carry eggs, fruit, vegetables, and flowers. It is featured prominently in quilting history. The raffle drawing will be held on November 6, 2024. Tickets are $5 each or six for $20 and can be purchased online at gothistory.org.
A dairy competition takes place at the 1969 McHenry County Fair.
Don Peasley Photo Collection, McHenry County Historical Society
Rules: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as 9x9 grids, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box.
The family that plays together, stays together
Golf unites the Jackson family over three generations
By Sandy Kucharski SANDY@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM
It takes work to keep a big family together, especially as the years go by and new generations become the matriarchs and patriarchs. The Jackson family, however, found golf has been a constant common bond that has kept them gathering annually for nearly 50 years.
Things were simpler in the post World War II era and the family dynamic was strong, especially in McHenry County where Mayme and Ford Jackson were raising eight children in Johnsburg.
As these children grew up and started families of their own, they looked for ideas to encourage the extended family to attend annual reunions. Tapping a shared love for the game of golf, the idea for the
Jackson Open was born.
Golf
in
the blood
All five of Mayme and Ford’s boys – George, Joe, Art, Ed, and Jim – liked to golf. George even made it a career, working as a teaching pro at Crystal Woods, Woodstock, where the first and many subsequent Jackson Opens were held.
“We’re a very competitive family,” said George’s daughter Rebecca McDaniel, which helps explain why the golf tournament reunion theme has been successful for so long.
The brothers support the golf tournament with enthusiasm and rivalry, and sisters, Kate Michelau, Connie May, and Marie Huntington work behind the scenes to make the event happen each year. Moving it on to the next generation, Kate’s daughter Deb Michelau continues to be a driving
force for organizing the event.
Foursomes are formed, often drawing from immediate family members. This basically sets up a clan vs. clan rivalry and in turn creates family pride.
The open is run as a scramble and teams vie primarily for bragging rights. The winning foursome also receives a traveling trophy named in honor of the family patriarchs, Mayme and Ford Jackson.
In the beginning, the foursomes were only comprised of cousins but now – more than 40 years later –players span three generation, ranging from early teens to 80 years old.
Keeping up the tradition
“We’ve been lucky enough that there are younger generations coming along,” said McDaniel.
In addition to seeing family
members playing golf, the Jacksons perpetuate an interest in the sport by including kids wherever possible. The younger children often get to ride around in the carts with their parents or grandparents, and everyone enjoys a catered dinner following the tournament.
While they don’t necessarily all catch the bug, McDaniel can see that at least one of her granddaughters is showing interest in the game. She is looking forward to one day having her brother Alan, an accomplished golfer and patient teacher, instruct her.
The 2024 Jackson Open was held July 20 at Boone Creek Golf Club. Family participants included players as local as Woodstock, to family from the east coast of the United States, Georgia, and Arizona. Alan’s team went home with the trophy and bragging rights this year.
INDEPENDENT PHOTOS BY ANDREW ROUSEY Golfers gather July 20 as they prepare to tee off for the Jackson Family Open. One of the younger golfers, Jordan Croegaert, practices on the driving range.
INTERNATIONAL BASEBALL
The Woodstock Heat faces a team from Brazil in the McHenry County Youth Sports Association 2024 Summer International
The game was played July 19 at Emricson Park.
FULL-SPEED FUN
The Woodstock-based Midwest Renegades drill teams will perform at the McHenry County Fair at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at the horse arena as part of their Our World of Horses show featuring 10 different acts.
Haley Abraham, one of the Dare Devil team members, is pictured performing on her horse Will.
PHOTO BY ANDREW ROUSEY
COLLEGE REPORT:
Sophia Wicker finishes college volleyball career and embarks on coaching career
Sophia Wicker, a Woodstock graduate, spent her youth and her young adulthood earning an education, helping volleyball teams win games and earning some personal honors for herself.
While her playing days are over, helping volleyball teams win games is far from over. And helping young volleyball players get better at their sport has only just begun for the Southwestern College graduate.
“I will be working as the seventhgrade math teacher at Winfield Middle School in Winfield, Kansas,” reported the Southwestern fourtime letter-winner. “I will also be the junior varsity/assistant varsity coach at the high school. Being a member of a college team, I believe, has prepared me for the future and life overall. It taught me how to work hard and have determination as well as perseverance. It also taught me how to work within a team, taught me leadership skills and how to be committed to something greater than myself.”
The College Report
In 2022, the 5-foot-6 libero proved herself a giant on the volleyball court. While volleyball caters to the taller women, Wicker proved she was more than capable of handling herself defensively. The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Coaches selected her as the Defensive Player of the Year in the conference. In the 12 conference matches, she had 264 digs, an average of 6.29 digs per set. In conference play, she easily led the conference in digs and digs per set. She would also earn first-team all-conference that year.
“Improving my mindset regarding volleyball helped me become better as a player,” said Wicker. “Being on a college team does not define the success of your team, nor you as a player. I am sure that every college player prepares to be in college. But, some things must be experienced. Prepare as much as you can, but you can only prepare so much for that speed and that power of the other players.”
Overall, she finished with 586 digs as a junior. While she played four years at Southwestern, numbers from her freshman season of 2020 are missing. What is known is she had a total of 1,315 digs in three years. In addition, since her sophomore year, she also had 161 assists, 56 service aces, 54 kills and one block assist. That year, they played 33 matches, which is seven more than her junior year when she had 586 digs and was KCAC Defensive Player of the Year. As a senior, she would earn third-team all-conference as she had 417 digs, 57 assists, 17 kills and 15 service aces. An injury, however, limited her to just 21 matches. The Southwestern Moundbuilders were 9-16 overall and 2-11 in the KCAC. She was the only player from the
Moundbuilders selected to one of three all-conference teams.
“I hated missing those four matches,” said Wicker of her injury. “I currently coach a club team and have for three years. I was also the interim head coach of the Moundbuilders this spring. I am going to miss the overall atmosphere at Southwestern. As soon as I arrived at the campus, it felt like home and it felt like family. I am going to miss sharing the court with my best friends.”
As a freshman, the former Blue Streak athlete was named a KCAC Champion of Character as a freshman. The award is given out to athletes competing in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the conferences that are governed by the NAIA.
The daughter of Don and Wendy Wicker earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary mathematics Education. Because of COVID, Wicker would have had an additional year to play, but opted out of that as she had completed the academic requirements to graduate and she was able to secure employment.
“When COVID hit, there was no doubt in my mind that sports/college athletics would return nationwide,” said Wicker. “We were able to play a full season in Kansas. I worked out pretty hard during it anyway and I made sure I was in good shape.”
Dan Chamness writes The College Report for The Independent.
Gearing up for fall sports
Are there really only a few weeks left of summer? For many Woodstock residents, that is the case. Many will be headed back to teach, to assist, and to direct our students. However, this is not the case for our Woodstock athletes; many have already engaged in school obligations, putting time in throughout their “off time”. Our athletes have been working hard committing to summer camps, preseason workouts, and practices. What are they working so hard to prepare for? The fall season!
Jen Nichols Prep sports
Our Woodstock fall season officially begins at home Aug. 15 with the Woodstock High School girls varsity golf team and our Woodstock North High School boys golf compete at the Sandwich Invite. The fall season then opens up for all three of our schools the week of Aug. 19-24.
With the season coming so quickly, it is important to remember what our sports provide for our students, our coaches, our supporters, and our community. Sports bring people together, teach discipline, teamwork, and allow our students to display their talents. In addition, it allows our athlete’s supporters to cheer, chant, and dress in their school’s colors. It is always a good time to see the rivalry between our student cheering section.
The fall season will display the talents of WHS, WNHS, and Marian Central boys and girls golf, girls tennis, girls volleyball, girls swimming, boys soccer, boys and girls cross country, cheerleading, and Friday Night Football! Woodstock supporter’s should add Oct. 25 to their calendar for the WHS vs. WNHS crosstown football game, hosted by WHS this year. Tickets will be going on sale shortly and include a meal.
There is nothing more exciting than to see our Woodstock athletes compete, succeed, learn, and grow. Good luck to all of our Woodstock athletes and coaches for this fall season.
Dan Chamness
COURTESY PHOTO
Sophia Wicker strikes a pose for a Southwestern College volleyball team personality photo.
