Woodstock Independent 9/4/24

Parks Master Plan nears completion

Adoption could come as early as October

By Eileen Millard NEWS@THE WOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM

The city is approaching the home stretch for the Parks Master Plan, a 10-year roadmap to improve current park assets and invest in new ones. The current plan was last updated in 2005.

Work on the new plan began last October with Chicago-based consultant Design Workshop coordinating the effort. Several public workshops have already been held, as well as an online survey that received 900 responses.

HEAT RETREAT

Part of the plan’s mission is to look at current and future residential growth areas and recommend possible locations for additional parks. A “10-minute-walk goal” is often mentioned, stating that a public park should never be more than a

See PARKS, Page 2

Woodstock High School students leave school early on Aug. 27 due to an excessive heat warning. Heat index values were reported to be between 110 and 115 degrees. All D-200 students in non-air-conditioned buildings went home early. Students whose parents could not be home until normal dismissal time were supervised in air-conditioned parts of their school building until normal dismissal time.

‘A wonderful validation of all the hard work’

Old Courthouse Center wins prestigious award

By Susan W. Murray NEWS@THE WOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM

At the end of August, the City of Woodstock learned that its work on the Old Courthouse Center was being honored with a Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award for adaptive use

- taking an existing building and giving it a new purpose.

“We’re very pleased to be recognized with the award,” Mayor Mike Turner said.

See AWARD, Page 2

INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY ANDREW ROUSEY

PARKS

10-minute walk from any Woodstock resident.

Aug. 20 Council presentation

Design Workshop presented its findings to date at the August 20 City Council meeting. During the presentation, Councilman Tom Nierman asked if the final draft would include more information and actual recommendations about maintenance and repair issues at existing parks, in addition to plans for future parks.

“There’s a lot of items on here we could probably do relatively easy, like the low-hanging fruit ones,” he said. “It’s not a lot of money, somewhat simple to do … we can knock out relatively quick, to get the ball rolling.”

Councilman Bob Seegers, Jr. commented, ”What I like to do is to look at the assets I currently have … and how can I improve those. I am looking for specific analysis … of our current assets, our current parks … what your recommendations are to improve … before we start investing in new assets.”

Councilwoman Melissa McMahon asked if there would be a detailed park inventory.

”You went to all 24 of our parks …

AWARD

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Staff from Studio GWA, the architectural firm that designed the project, took the lead filling out the application that was submitted on May 30.

A jury of eight - comprised of members of the Driehaus Foundation, tradespeople, and architects - judged the submissions.

On July 10, the city was notified of the award but was asked to hold off sharing the news until Landmarks Illinois made its own announcement.

“I was so excited,” said City Planner Darrell Moore, who helped oversee the courthouse rehabilitation, along with Deputy City Manager Paul Christensen, Executive Director of Operations Christina Betz, engineering Director Chris Tiedt, and the building and Planning Department.

“It’s a wonderful validation of all the hard work we had done,” Moore said, “and the support we got from

The Parks Master Plan final draft will soon be live online with places for public comment. For example, Olson Park users could ask for more sidewalks around the park and paved paths inside the park for better access for strollers and wheelchairs.

will that also include an inventory of every park? (For example), Prairie Ridge Park, on Prairie Ridge Drive, people don’t realize there is a tennis court back there. Will we get something that says what is at every park?”

Tentative final dates

• Final draft public review/comment

the community in recognizing that an important piece of the downtown was worthy of this investment.”

Nine projects received awards.

In addition to the Old Courthouse Center, four others were recognized for adaptive use. They include the Ramova Theatre in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago that has been turned into a concert hall, craft brewery, taproom, and grill after sitting vacant for 40 years. Likewise, the former Morton salt processing and distribution facility along the Chicago River was given new life as a music and events venue.

Landmarks Illinois has presented awards for the past 30 years to honor “individuals, organizations, projects and programs whose work demonstrate a commitment to historic preservation.”

Woodstock received the Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award for “the extensive rehabilitation of the historic Old McHenry Courthouse and Sheriff’s House, returning the

Final draft to be online

The last chance for public input before the public hearing in October or November will be through the Master Plan draft, soon to be live on the city of Woodstock website. The plan will have an element for residents to provide feedback.

The draft will also collect feedback from a project advisory committee comprised of community leaders, local user groups, and environmental groups; the Parks & Recreation Commission; and city staff.

To access the draft when it is live, and for comments, questions, or requests, go to: www.woodstockil.gov and look for “Parks Master Plan” tab.

Some of the topics for current parks could include: parking; accessibility; lack of shade; safety concerns; overcrowding; lack of washroom facilities; and condition of the park or facility.

period: First week of September through September 30

• Public Open House: Week of September 23

• Parks & Recreation Commission approval: October 8

• City Council Public Hearing and Adoption: October 15 or November 5 meeting

deteriorating local landmark to a treasured downtown attraction.”

Designated as a local landmark, the Old Courthouse and Sheriff’s House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. John Mills Van Osdel, the architect, also designed Chicago’s City Hall and the Governor’s Mansion in Springfield.

After the McHenry County Government Center opened on Seminary Avenue in 1972, private investors took over the Old Courthouse, making improvements to create a home for the Old Courthouse Inn; Mal Bellairs’s radio station, WXRD; and various shops.

But by 2010, the building had broken windows, a leaky roof, and crumbling front steps.

And by 2010, the words the “Groundhog Day” script put in Phil Connors’s mouth were not far off.

The building had broken windows, a leaky roof, and crumbling front steps.

The city assumed ownership in 2011, trying over the course of the next

Questions about future amenities could include: new activities, such as a skate park or dog park; wellness activities; wildlife activities and resources; special events; arts and festivals; playgrounds; pools; and new sports fields and gathering places. Park users are also encouraged to prioritize the projects or areas in which they are most interested.

decade to find an investor to purchase and transform the building before the city committed to do the work itself. Moore told Landmarks Illinois: “The city refused to give up on the building—doing so would have been like giving up on the downtown. The courthouse, the Square, the downtown, and the community are all one and the same.”

Ultimately, the rehabilitation cost $22 million, with federal and state Historic Preservation Tax Credits, a municipal bond, TIF funds, and multiple Community Development Block Grants funding part of the work.

It was a complex project, Turner said, “with a lot of twists and turns. The outcome is something that we’re very proud of that will stand the test of time.”

The city will receive its award on October 18 at a ceremony and cocktail reception at Apollo’s 2000 in Chicago. The event is open to the public; tickets can be purchased on the Landmarks Illinois website.

INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY ANDREW ROUSEY

WINTER-READY

According to Public Works Director Brent Aymond, the stairs on the front entrance of The Old Courthouse Center, on the Johnson Street side, were recently closed so that the upper flight of wooden stairs could be powerwashed and repainted. The planned reopening date was August 30 if the paint was thoroughly dry.

Slippery conditions in winter on the red wooden stairs necessitated repainting with a special paint that is expected to resolve those issues. City staff also uses salt on all of the stairs whenever slick conditions arise.

The treatment was only needed for the red wooden stairs and one concrete stair, Aymond said. The newer, lower stone stairs did not need to be treated.

During the closure, the building could still be accessed through the Throop Street entrance.

INDEPENDENT

OBITUARIES

Harold Wayne Woods, 73

Ace and is very loved.

Harold Wayne Woods

Harold Wayne Woods, better known as Ace, passed away on August 23, 2024, at Northwestern Hospital in Huntley, IL. He was known for his sense of humor, loyalty, enormous caring heart and the ability to fix anything. When his time came to pass into heaven, he carried himself with dignity and strength. Ace was born in Dallas, TX, on November 21, 1950. He grew up with his 3 older brothers, his little sister and his beloved dog, Blackie. He recalled his childhood fondly with he and his brothers getting into lots of mischief and shenanigans.

He attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas. After high school he went to work at Martin Equipment in Irving, TX. He learned how to assemble, operate and repair huge cranes. This was a skill he would use and make a living all his life.

In 1970 he joined the Army and was sent to Vietnam. He received two Purple Hearts for heroism and valor by saving fellow soldiers as they were under attack, even though he was seriously injured. It was in the jungles of Vietnam that he was sprayed with Agent Orange, which caused his illnesses later in life.

As a young man, Ace used his skills and knowledge of big cranes and as a heavy equipment mechanic and operator to make a living. His jobs took him all over the world, including Saudi Arabia, Alaska and most of the USA.

While living in Dallas, he met and married Patricia Schwartz from Michigan, who had just moved to Dallas to take a teaching position. They celebrated 40 years of happiness on June 22, 2024. Ace’s son, Ben, is a source of pride for

In 1992, Ace and Pat moved to Woodstock, Il. Ace worked for Plote Construction and then Martam Equipment. He loved his work and his fellow employees. He was a proud member of MidWest Operating Engineers Local 150. He retired in 2012 but kept busy as the neighborhood Mr. Fix-It. He would do anything to help people. An example of his generous heart and caring for others is his giving the winter coat he was wearing while shoveling snow in January to a homeless man who looked cold. Ace was a kind man.

When Pat retired a year after Ace, they bought a motorhome and traveled the country. The Pacific Northwest was a favorite destination as that is where Ben, his wife, Stacy, and their 9 kids lived. Ace also loved spending time in Michigan at Pat’s parents’ farm. Ace and his father-in-law, Leigh, had a love for the outdoors, spending time fishing, roaming the woods, driving the tractors and grilling out. Ace was famous for the big breakfasts he fixed for the family.

Ace was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Louise Woods of Dallas, his older brother, Jerry Moore, his sister, Nancy Woods, two sisters-in-law, Jackie Woods and Ann Woods and his father-in-law, Richard Leigh Schwartz. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, his son, Benjamin Woods, his daughterin-law, Stacy Woods, and 9 grandchildren, Grace, Max, Faith, Henry, Dominic, Hope, Maria, Maggie and Charity, mother-in-law, Mary Schwartz, and his goddaughter, Karlie Stawychny, along with many dear friends.

In true Ace style, he did not want the pomp and circumstance of a big funeral. He wished to be cremated. A small gathering of family and friends will take place at a graveside service at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Buchanan, MI, at a later date.

David ‘Bubba’ Andes, 58

David “Bubba” Andes, 58, of Woodstock passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Northwestern Medicine Hospital in McHenry.

He was born in Woodstock on January 11, 1966 to Bill and Judy (Larson) Andes.

He worked for Curran Construction Company on the road crew for 30

years. David loved the arts, painting many pictures. He worked on one piece that took 4,000 hours to complete. He loved going camping and fishing. He went to Woodstock Community High School, where he played football and was on the state championship team.

He is survived by a brother, Scott (Amy) Andes; aunts, Alice Sanchez and Linda Andes; cousins, Barbara Mosher, Cynthia Bockman, Doug Hooker, Evelyn Brockman , Lisa Marie Skiera, Shelly Berta, Rick Andes, Greg Andes, and Brandon Andes and his caretaker, Nele.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an uncle, Duane Andes, and a cousin, Anita Hooker.

A memorial gathering was held at the Schneider Leucht Merwin Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock, on Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 4:00 pm until the Memorial Service at 6:00 pm. Interment services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation.

For information contact the Schneider, Leucht, Merwin Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock, at 815-338-1710 or visit www. slmcfh.com.

Loren William Hopper, 86

Loren William Hopper, 86, of Woodstock, IL, passed away at home on Monday, August 19, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born on July 4, 1938, in Woodstock, IL, to Milton E. and Florence (Thompson) Hopper. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1956-1957. He married Darlene M. Larsen on October 24, 1959. Loren was selfemployed as an insurance agent with IDS and Prairie Farmer, worked at Union Special, and was on the Greenwood Cemetery Board for 21 years.

He enjoyed spending time at their cabin in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and winters in Ft. Myers, Florida, for 12 years. They loved the cruises that they went on with their friends.

made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org or Shriners Children’s Hospital, www.shrinerschildrens.org.

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For more information, call The Independent at 815-338-8040.

IN BRIEF

As Good As Gold to host Sept. 21 fundraiser

The rescue organization for golden retrievers and golden mixes, As Good As Gold, is hosting a fundraiser at Ortmanns Red Iron Tavern from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 21.

In existence for 21 years, As Good As Gold has rescued 3,602 dogs from across the United States, Puerto Rico, China, and Turkey through the efforts of 100 volunteer foster families in north and central Illinois, southern Wisconsin, and northwestern Indiana.

Currently, As Good As Good is caring for 75 dogs and 17 puppies that are being prepped for adoption by their forever owners.

He is survived by his wife, Darlene Hopper; sister, Phyllis Feldt; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ralph and Joanne Larsen and Ruth Borgardt; nieces and nephews, Randy Feldt, William Pat Williams, Nancy Leahy, Jane Worman, Keith Hopper, William Hallam, Bob Larsen, Mike Larsen, Ken Larsen, Barbara DeWard, Cindy Baughman and Phil Cook.

Predeceased by his parents; daughter, Ellen M. Hopper; sister, Harriet Williams; brother, Wayne Hopper; nieces, Karen Cook, Susan Avercamp and Linda Kestelyn; nephews, Steven and Jim Feldt and Jerry Hopper.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be

Proceeds from the fundraiser will offset the approximately $1,500 cost of rescuing each dog, to cover spaying or neutering, grooming, shots, and any medications.

An adoption fee covers roughly one-third of that $1,500 cost.

The event at Ortmanns will feature a live band, food provided by Napoli, a 50/50 raffle, a silent auction, and more.

Two foster golden retrievers will attend the fundraiser to greet attendees.

Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at www.asgoodasgold.org .

David ‘Bubba’ Andes

PUBLIC SAFETY LOG

Woodstock Police Department

■ Jonathan F. Grodecki, 29, McHenry, was arrested August 4 at S. Jefferson and E. South streets on charges of improper lighting and driving the wrong way on a one-way street. Cited and released on notice to appear. Court date September 19.

■ Azucena Rocha-Mujica, 31, Woodstock, was arrested August 8 at McHenry and N. Seminary avenues on charges of no valid driver’s license and improper lighting. Cited and released on notice to appear. Court date September 5.

■Carlos G. Naula-Naula, 25, Woodstock, was arrested August 9 at W. Church and Main streets on charges of no valid driver’s license and improper lighting. Cited and released on notice to appear. Court date September 19.

■Sergei M. Lynn, 27, Woodstock, was arrested August 9 at N. Madison St. on charges of disorderly conduct/fighting. Cited and released. Court date September 12.

■ Stephen McKenzie, 60, Woodstock, was arrested August 9 at N. Madison St. on charges of disorderly conduct/fighting. Cited and released. Court date

September 12.

■ Martin Acosta Castillo, 36, Woodstock, was arrested August 11 at N. Seminary Ave. on charges of violating an order of protection and driving while license revoked. Transported to McHenry County Jail. Court date September 10.

■ Cesar Carreon, 27, transient, was arrested August 12 at Benton and Church streets on nuisance charges. Cited and released. Court date September 12.

■ Sebastian A. Camacho Alvarez, 31, Woodstock, was arrested August 12 at N. Route 14 and S. Eastwood Drive on charges of following too closely and leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident. Released on notice to appear. Court date September 19.

■ Giovanni W. Perez, 31, Woodstock, was arrested August 12 at Clay St. on charges of failure to inform change of address - sex offender. Transported to McHenry County Jail. Court date August 21.

■ Cesar Carreon, 27, Transient, was arrested August 13 at Throop and Washington streets on charges of extended hours on public grounds.

Cited and released. Court date September 12.

■ Nelson Garcia Rubio, 29, Woodstock, was arrested August 13 at Washington and Dane streets on charges of no registration plate light and no valid driver’s license. Released on notice to appear. Court date September 5.

■ Bryce L. Kreassig, 30, Woodstock, was arrested August 13 at Sparrow Drive on charges of domestic battery. Transported to McHenry County Jail. Court date September 11.

■ Zimrrit J. Granados, 29, Woodstock, was arrested August 14 at Lake and E. Kimball avenues on charges of driving with defective muffler, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and driving while license suspended. Released on notice to appear. Court date September 26.

■ Bryan Chavez, 22, Woodstock, was arrested August 11 at S. Eastwood Drive on charges of driving under the influence. Released on notice to appear. Court date September 19.

■ Jasmine M. Caldwell, 33, Woodstock, was arrested August 14 at S. Eastwood Drive on charges of disobeying traffic control devices and driving while license

revoked, Released on notice to appear. Court date September 26.

■ Jennifer Sanchez, 24, Woodstock, was arrested August 15 at Clay St. and Walnut Drive on charges of driving while license revoked. Released on notice to appear. Court date September 5.

■ Jacqueline L. Young, 33, Woodstock, was arrested August 16 at Lake Ave. and Route 47 on charges of resisting arrest and obstructing a peace officer. Released on notice to appear. Court date September 19.

Charges are only accusations of crimes, and defendants are presumed innocent until proved guilty.

Woodstock Fire/Rescue District

EMS calls for Aug. 22 - 28: 79 Fire runs

Structure Fire: 1

Combustible spills and leaks: 2

Electrical wiring/equipment problem: 2

Public service assistance: 18

Cover assignment, standby at fire station: 2

System or detector malfunction: 5

Unintentional system/detector (no fire): 5

Total: 114

Woodstock, IL • 1987

A million here, a million there...

When voters in heavily Republican McHenry County helped Democrat Lauren Underwood win a seat in Congress in 2018, many of her party members were hopeful it signaled a shift in the political landscape of this conservative suburban county.

After all, Underwood, in winning her first political office in her first campaign, unseated Republican incumbent Randy Hultgren by winning all seven counties in the district. McHenry County was perhaps the most strongly Republican in that suburban Chicago district.

But 2018 was a political outlier. It was, after all, a midterm election with a Republican in the White House, the kind of election in which voters usually punish the party with a hold on the Oval Office.

Underwood won re-election in 2020, but she lost McHenry County to Republican opponent James Oberweis, the ice-cream man.

After the 2020 census, the heavily Democratic Illinois General Assembly drew new boundaries for Illinois’ 17 congressional districts, and they were drawn to protect incumbents,

» GUEST COLUMN

For those of you who are not supporters of Tim Walz, don’t worry. This column isn’t about political preferences. It’s about the experiences of special needs parents. That’s what I write about in The Independent. When I’ve done my job, even people without special needs children can relate. So, hang in there.

You may recall that the Democratic nominee for vice president has a son named Gus, and that Gus cried openly as he watched his father accept the nomination at the convention. It didn’t take long for cruel comments to litter the internet and the airwaves. At first, the hateful comments were directed at the social affront of a guy daring to let tears stream down his face as he expressed pride in his father. God

14 Democrats and three Republicans. This year, political analysts consider none of the 17 districts to be competitive. Supermajority Democrats in the legislature can merely do what they want to do.

Underwood’s 8th District was

redrawn to exclude McHenry County, which ended up in the new 11th District, held by long-time Democratic incumbent Bill Foster. He seeks reelection to an eighth term this fall against Jerry Evans. But like 13 other Democrats and three Republicans

who represent Illinois in the U.S. House, Foster is expected to win. That includes Underwood, who seeks a fourth two-year term in the Nov. 5 election.

As Labor Day signals the unofficial start of the fall campaign, this is a good time to again survey the local political scene.

Although streaks of purple sometimes show up on the McHenry County political map, it is reliably red on Election Day. As of March 19, this year’s consolidated primary election, 54 percent of voters had taken Republican ballots vs. 42 percent Democratic.

Democrats are such a non-factor, they hold only five of 18 seats on the County Board, three of them on the November 5 ballot. And they have often failed to put up candidates for some local offices up for election, including state’s attorney, Circuit Courts clerk, and auditor this year. So, when the sports betting craze spreads to other kinds of competition, like elections, as it surely will, feel safe wagering on Illinois to go blue and McHenry County to be red. That will always be a good bet.

Choose to be loving in the face of cruelty

forbid a male should do such a thing. A girl? Well, that would just be sweet and precious. But a guy? Oh, hell no.

With the next wave of comments, at least some of them, critics backtracked. “Oh,” they said. “We didn’t know he had special needs.”

In that case, weep away, Gus. You’re special, and you get to, and goodness, we’re sorry for mocking you.

Julie Peters Guest columnist

Much has been said—and rightly so— railing against the perpetuation of such

toxic masculinity. Why would it matter that Gus Walz is neurodivergent? Shouldn’t any young man be able to weep with love and pride for his father, in front of millions of people tuning in to watch? Do we still need to have that conversation? Apparently, we do.

And, while I appreciate the willingness of some people to rescind their cruelty when they realized they were mocking a person with an intellectual disability, we still have a problem. Because we all know that some people out there are mocking Gus Walz because of this. In the Top Five List of Dread Fears of special needs parents, this probably ranks as number two. We know that there are people out there who make fun of “retards.” Usually it’s behind our backs, because they lack the

courage (I’m not sure that’s the right word) to do it in full view. But we know it happens. If we don’t hear it, we feel it. And often, our children with disabilities can feel it all around them, too.

The hateful reactions to Gus Walz brought to light a dark truth: it’s still a potentially dangerous world for our disabled children.

As parents, we strive to protect their dignity and their images from the predators who still get a charge out of making fun of people with disabilities. My husband and I routinely refuse to sign photo releases allowing schools or programs to use pictures of our son to promote their work. This even meant that our son didn’t appear in his high school yearbook. We are careful to

EDITORIAL CARTOON BY CHIP HUMBERTSON

Inde’s homegrown cartoonist: Chip Humbertson

Regular readers of The Woodstock Independent will notice we’ve been able to punctuate our opinion columns lately with clever cartoons. Meet cartoonist Chip Humbertson.

Q: I know you are a Woodstock native. Please share what schools (elementary, middle and high school) you attended and when you graduated.

A: I graduated Woodstock High School in 2009. Before that I went to Olson Middle School and Westwood Elementary School.

Q: Are there any teachers that encouraged/inspired you?

A: Yeah, I think a lot about what Dr. David Bliss taught me at WHS. I think about the technicals I learned, but also the mental portion of creating.

Q: What is your favorite medium to work in?

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only post flattering pictures of him on social media if we do post them at all. He is long past the stage of being adorable; some of his facial expressions and movements are, to be kind, awkward. We can’t bear the thought of someone out there, somewhere in the shadows, scribbling hateful comments on his images or using them to perpetuate their need to be vicious.

I’ve thought a great deal about the risk the Walz family made in deciding to expose their neurodivergent son to the possibility of the cruelty he received. I suspect he is keenly aware of what people said, unless his parents were somehow able to shield him.

My own son’s disability seems to give him an added layer of protection from such things. He does not seem to have the same level of social awareness about norms or the opinions of others. Sometimes, this is a blessing. It’s also unlikely that my husband or I would ever have to make the decision whether to allow him to be seen by millions, being his wonderful but socially different self. In the first place, neither of us will ever be nominated to be vice president. But even in that alternative universe, our son wouldn’t be at the convention center. His anxiety and sensory overload issues mean we

A; Lately, I do mostly illustrations in pen and pencil. I’ve worked in oil paints.

Q: Do you have other outlets for your creative abilities?

Chip Humbertson and Kylie Franz

A: I work with my hands a lot. Doing lots of home projects.

Q: What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

A: I enjoy going to the thrift store with my fiancé, Kylie, hiking, and golfing.

Q: We know you’re a cartoonist on the side. What is your main gig?

A: I am a carpenter for Studio 912 in Crystal lake. We do custom

can barely get him into a grocery store, so our decision not to bring him to an enormous place filled with lights and cheering people would be an easy one.

But Gus Walz could handle it. And he had every right to be in the spotlight of television cameras, with people watching his every expression--even the ones deemed socially Not Okay For A Guy. I wonder about his parents’ courage and the fears they faced, positioning him where he belonged. All the while knowing what kind of vile and hateful things they would expose him to.

They had to know. They did it anyway. What choice did they have?

Should they have said to their son, “we’d love to have you there, but you’re kind of different in social situations and we don’t want people to make fun of you”? Or “now, Gus, be sure to keep your emotions to yourself. And for heaven’s sake, don’t do anything embarrassing.” I don’t know what they said to him, before or after it all unfolded. I imagine they said to him in private what they said to the world: This is our son. We cherish him. We’re proud of him. We see him, and you should, too.

See him for who he is. A fully valid and credentialed human being. A welcome member of society, one who is allowed to weep with pride and

kitchen and cabinetry builds.

Q: Where do you reside now?

A: We bought an 1870 farm house in Carpentersville.

Q: What events attract you back to the Woodstock area?

A: My parents still live in Woodstock, so I come back to visit them. We also go to Ortmann’s a lot.

Q: When you want to eat at a Woodstock restaurant, where do you go?

A: We go to D.C. Cobb’s a bunch.

Q: If you could change one thing about Woodstock, what would it be?

A: I’d like to see a Thai restaurant on the Square.

Q: How do you stay in touch with what’s happening in your home town?

A: We go to the farmer’s market and check out the local vendors.

joy, regardless of his gender or his disability.

They may also have had to remind their son: This is our world. There are damaged, hateful people out there, and they are going to try to hurt you with their words. But there are also beautiful and loving people out there—many more than the hateful ones. And they are going to try to support and protect you wherever you go.

Will you do your best to be one of those loving people? If you’re reading The Independent, I trust you aren’t the kind of person who would mock someone with a disability. Unfortunately, you may know someone who would and who does. Whether it’s meant as an insult or a joke, will you stand up and ask that person to stop? It can feel uncomfortable to do this, but will you help? Because parents of disabled people can’t always be there to protect their children in the face of darkness. Regardless of your political stance, I hope you will join us so our children can move through this world in safety. And with dignity.

Julie Peters and her husband, Kevin, former Woodstock residents, live in Twin Lakes, Wis., with their son, a young adult with fragile syndrome and autism.

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Schools

‘To welcome, embrace, and show who we are’

Major gift funds new entryway at Marian Central

By Tricia Carzoli NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM

“Our namesake – Mary – will be looking out over the school and the [athletic fields],” Liam Kirwin, Marian Central Catholic High School’s associate director of advancement and admissions, said of the school’s plan for entryway renovations. “It will be a constant reminder of our Catholic identity.”

Vanessa Garrelts, Marian Central’s director of communications and a 2018 graduate of the school, said that an anonymous major gift was given to the school to be used specifically for the entryway project.

Plans in the making

“We are excited for this to come together,” Garrelts said. “This is something [Superintendent Mike Shukis] has been thinking about and planning for for a long time.”

Shukis explained that the renovation will unite the school’s entryway with its interior atmosphere.

“Marian’s faculty, staff, and administration are very welcoming and caring to all who enter our school,” Shukis said. “The building itself, however, does little to welcome, embrace, and show who we are and what we are about. Our new entrance changes all that. Everyone will know where to enter. They will know who we are, and they will see that our Holy Mother, who we are named after, will lovingly embrace all those who come to Marian Central Catholic High School.”

Marian 2004 graduate Jana Blake Dickson agreed, explaining that the current entryway is not clearly discernible to those unfamiliar with the campus, but that the new construction will guide new and prospective students and families.

“It is important for Marian to have modern and welcoming facilities that make it attractive to prospective families, as enrollment growth is

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Current entryway – where once was concrete, the first phase of the project has brought pavers and the walls that will serve as the area around the new structure.

necessary for the continued financial stability of the school, which helps keep tuition inflation down,” she said. “I’m really excited to see the entrance area complete.”

Legacy for future generations

“How amazing will it be to have Mary looking out over us?” Kirwin said. “She will be welcoming everyone who walks through these doors, and you will even be able to see her from the football field.”

Kirwin also said that the entryway will represent what Marian stands for.

“Everyone will know our Catholic identity,” he continued. “This will honor our faith and [our patroness].”

The new entryway is scheduled to be completed in the spring.

Groundbreaking occurred in early August, according to the school’s Facebook page.

“As a Marian alumna,” Dickson said, “I find it so encouraging that Marian continues to have donors, like the individual for this project, who are willing to make significant investments in the school’s future.”

Kirwin, a class of 2013 Marian graduate, said he was proud to be a graduate and now employee of a school that everyone knows as a Catholic college-preparatory school.

“We prepare our students to go out into the world and make it a better place,” he said. “Our

Catholicidentity plays a role in that.”

Construction underway

The school contracted with Woodstock business Cal and Shan’s Landscape and Design for the project and is currently anticipating phase two of construction.

The paver base and three circular brick seating walls that will surround the statue were installed during the first phase of construction. The second phase of construction will include the installment of four 12-foot-tall pillars on which the 5-foot statue of Mary will sit. The total height of the structure will be 17 feet.

Dickson is thankful for the donation that invests in the future.

“I’m glad Marian is able to use donations for capital projects and allow the operational budget to be spent on teaching and curriculum,” she said. “I have no doubt that the new entrance area will be a focal point for decades of prom and graduation pictures and will become an integral part of the Marian tradition.”

To the left of the entry way is the Marian Rosary Garden that was constructed by a former student for his Eagle Scout project.

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An artist’s rendering of what the new entryway is expected look like.

District 200 recognizes staff service anniversaries

DISTRICT 200

Woodstock District 200 recently recognized staff with service awards based on years of service.

Recognized for 15 years were:

Sonia Arnold, Cristina Mazzanti, Alex Baker, Kristin Baldwin, Jennifer Koeser, Lauren Cisneros, Melissa Hurless, Kris Carter, Michelle Gerlinger, Jake Porter, Leslie Staniszewski, Tami Zinnen , and Jennifer Laha

20 years:

Kathleen Schweder, Margo Jacob, Nancy Briscoe, Kelly Steele, Crystal Christensen, Robin Janiga, Tom Krieger. Jennifer Moskowitz. Katie Vasquez, Jennifer Celluci, Tracy Cubert, Lindsey Serpe, Tami Robinette, Art Vallicelli, Arnold Ratzlaff, Jenna McCoy, Lauren Regner, and Kendra Puzzo

25 years:

Lisa Borchardt, Rebecca Heider, Allyson Fessler, Jennifer Frederick, Melanie Meyers, Kelly Keppen, Maria Ines Ocampo-Soria, Teddi Salas, Janine Weith, Kristen Smith, Steve Beard, Jason Laidig, James Cooper, Eric Hardesty, Lori Tillman, Maria Savino, and Renee Simes

30 years: (From left) Todd Clement, Colleen Roth, Melinda Zingrone (not pictured, Marianne Hatch)

Lahna has a sleek black coat, adorable brown paws, and a little white on her chest (you know, for style). She came to Helping Paws from Kentucky. Whether zooming around the yard, wrestling with her siblings, or watching the birds and the daycare kids next door, Lahna is all about living her best puppy life. She’s still working on leash manners and potty training but is super eager to learn. If you’re looking for a sweet, sassy, adventurous, buddy who’s ready to fill your home and life with love, joy, and lots of laughs, I’m your girl. Come and meet me!

Lily Mitchell, a sophomore at Woodstock High School, is the daughter of JC Mitchell and Amy Dunnam. Her nominating teacher said, “Lily is someone who stood out to me the moment I met her. She is so relatable and is an amazing communicator. Her hard work and efforts are apparent and do not go unnoticed. Her habits and dedication set her apart from many

IN BRIEF

10th annual Autumn Art Tour to be held Sept. 6 and 7

The Woodstock Professional and Business Women organization invites residents and visitors to its 10th annual Autumn Art Tour, Sept. 6-7, as a way to celebrate local artists, build community, and raise scholarship funds for local women.

The free-to-the-public tour will feature 13 artists at eight stops in and around the historic Woodstock Square on Friday, Sept. 6, 1 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The tour will feature a wide range of work to experience and purchase, including pottery, painting, stained glass, jewelry, photography, and mixed media.

“We’re so excited to bring people together to enjoy local art and the charm of Woodstock, while supporting a great cause,” said Kirsten Green, co-chair of WPBW’s Autumn Art Tour committee.

Proceeds from the tour’s sponsorship and raffle fees will raise scholarship money for Woodstock women seeking to further their education. Last May, three Woodstock women each received a $1,500 scholarship from WPBW.

Maps for the self-guided tour will be available from various retailers on the Square.

Artists participating in the Autumn Art Tour are Artisans on Main, Raymond Beth, Lauren Boswell, Stephanie Cascio, Alicia Londos, Kateryna Mazhuha, Marilyn Moore Meyers, Material Things, Tom Moran, Sr., Gail Moreland, Karen Stahlecker, Emily Stegemann, and Jo Williams.

To learn more about the Autumn Art Tour, see the map of locations, and purchase raffle tickets, visit the WPBW website: https://www.wpbw.art/tour.

Woodstock Art Fair on the Square

New festival will run Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21 and 22

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Hosted by the City of Woodstock and Real Woodstock, Amdur Productions has announced Woodstock Art Fair on the Square, an exciting new art festival, taking place on Saturday and Sunday, September 21 and 22, in downtown Woodstock.

Throughout the weekend, 75 juried artists from near and far will showcase and sell their work, including paintings, jewelry, ceramics, functional art, sculptures, photography, and more. Live music, artist demonstrations, and booth chats will also take place. Activities for children, including face painting, spin art, sand sculpture, selfie stations, and “Start to Paint” onsite painting classes will add to the weekend’s familyfriendly vibe.

“This is our 41st season, and my team and I are honored to produce a show in Woodstock,” said Amy Amdur, president of Amdur Productions, an award-winning event and art festival production company that produces many of the Midwest’s most respected and popular juried art shows.

“The city of Woodstock is a

wonderful and welcoming community,” she said. “We’re excited to be part of the energy that is Woodstock, and I know our artists are just as excited as we are!”

“Hosting the Woodstock Art Fair on the Square makes perfect sense for our city, given our strong focus on arts and culture,” said Heather Arnold, marketing and communications director for the city of Woodstock.

“This event not only showcases the incredible talent of a wide variety of artists surrounding our community, but it also serves as an economic driver, attracting visitors and boosting local businesses,” she said. “Woodstock thrives on creativity and community, and this art fair embodies

what our city is all about.”

In addition to viewing and purchasing art, guests are invited to bring their own gently-used wall art to the festival where it will be donated to the Chicago Furniture Bank, a nonprofit organization that distributes furnishings and art to those leaving shelters and moving into permanent housing.

Several artists from the show will also be supporting the Chicago Furniture Bank by participating in Amdur Productions’ Green Ribbon Project. Artists who place a green ribbon on a piece of art in their booths donate 10% of the sale to the Furniture Bank if the piece is sold.

“An art fair is truly one of the happiest places on earth; I am so excited for the Woodstock Art Fair on the Square,” said Anne Marie Whitmore Lenzini, chair of the Woodstock Arts Commission.

Woodstock Art Fair on the Square will be located in downtown Woodstock at 100 S. Johnson Street and will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. Admission is free, and parking is available around the Square. For more information, contact Amdur Productions at 847-926-4300 or visit www.AmdurProductions.com.

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Photographic art by Andrew Rousey (left) and jewelry by Heidy Olszewski are among the 75 juried exhibits to be displayed at the Woodstock Art Fair on the Square.

Stained glass by Raymond Beth.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

Transactions filed in the McHenry County Recorder’s Office July 23 to 25.

■ Residence at 9010 Ramble Road, Wonder Lake, was sold by Zoe L. Yourg, Genoa City, Wis., to Christopher M. Zieman, Wonder Lake, for $223,000.

■ Residence at 8911 Burton Road, Wonder Lake, was sold by Olga Jimenez, Valrico, Fla., to Gary Manicke, Wonder Lake, for $375,000.

■ Residence at 1225 Wicker St., Woodstock, was sold by The Estate of Luz Enriquez, Woodstock, to Claudia J. Jaramillo, Woodstock, for $278,000.

■ Vacant land at Lincoln Ave., Woodstock, was sold by Emery L. Langmar, Woodstock, to The Campbell Family Land Trust, Woodstock, for $10,000.

■ Residence at 217 Macintosh Ave., Woodstock, was sold by Rebecca A. Lenzini, Woodstock, to Anthony J. Kopel and Kylie M. Smith, Woodstock, for $220,000.

■ Residence at 609 Austin Ave., Woodstock, was sold by Nancy Blazyk, Crystal Lake, to The Randi Lynn Morris Revocable Trust, Woodstock, for $325,000.

■ Residence at 2527 Verdi St., Woodstock, was sold by The Lynn E. Laureys and Barbara Jane Laureys Joint Tenancy Trust, Tucson, Ariz., to Paula N. Reckamp, Woodstock, for $320,000.

■ Residence at 1801 Havens Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Thomas Tierney, Harvard, to Cindy Utech, Woodstock, for $240,000.

Rafael Castaneda and his wife, Mayra Toledo, stand in front of the Dairy Queen at 310 Washington St. The Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to grant the building landmark status, pending City Council approval. Castaneda and his family purchased the Dairy Queen in 2019 and also own the Dairy Queen in Cary, which Toledo manages.

‘It’s great, just the way it is’

Historic Preservation Commission greenlights landmark status for Dairy Queen

By Susan W. Murray NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM

“When you get to the Dairy Queen, take a right . . .”

“When you get to the Dairy Queen, you’re getting close to the Square . . .”

“If you get to the Dairy Queen, you’ve gone too far . . .”

If a building’s value as a landmark could be measured by how often it is used as a guidepost in giving directions, then there would have been no need for Woodstock’s Historic Preservation Commission to take a vote on landmark status for the Dairy Queen at its August 26 meeting.

But among the 13 criteria that the commission applies when ruling on a landmark designation, “frequently mentioned by residents when giving directions,” does not appear.

Four of the commission’s five members present at the meeting (Donovan Day was absent), Erica Wilson, Tom Eillinghausen, Marilyn Cuevas, and Jose Rey, judged that the Dairy Queen met five of the 13 criteria. And only one is necessary to grant landmark status.

Dairy Queen owner Rafael Castaneda’s application to have landmark status granted passed unanimously. The issue goes to the City Council for final approval on September 17.

If the vote goes as Castaneda hopes, the building will be treated as if it lay in the historic district, said City Planner Darrell Moore, who was present at the meeting.

“Any changes to the structure would have to be approved by the Historic Preservation Commission,”

he said.

‘Make sure our building was safe’

In 1949, a square building housing an ice cream shop went up at 301 Washington St. One year later, it became a Dairy Queen franchise. In 1968, the building was expanded to the rear, a drive-through window was installed, and the now-iconic red roof - meant to mimic a dairy barnwas placed over the entire structure. In the 56 years since, little has changed at the Washington Street shop.

At the same time, other Dairy Queens have taken on a boxier appearance, becoming Chill and Grill stores offering a full menu that includes burgers, chicken fingers, and even breakfast items, along with

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dining.

Knowing that franchisees can be asked to transition to the more contemporary model, Castaneda said, “We wanted to make sure our building was safe.”

Castaneda worked at the Washington Street Dairy Queen as a 15-year-old and bought the business with his family in 2019.

“I do think it has a lot of charm and character to it,” Castaneda said. “A lot of customers ask when it was built.”

A disappearing style

“This is not a common form for a Dairy Queen,” said Trudie Dreyer, who works as a librarian for the McHenry County Historical Society and addressed the Historic Preservation Commission members at the meeting.

The once-common stores with red barn roofs have been rapidly disappearing.

There are no others in the county, Dreyer said, and they’re rare in the rest of the nation. One with a similar design in Connecticut was granted local landmark status in 2014.

“This is a piece of Americana that is fading fast,” Dreyer said.

Among the criteria that commission members felt the Dairy Queen met are that the building is “an established or familiar visual feature;” that it “establishes a sense of time or place unique to the city;” and that its “historical or vernacular style is one of few remaining in the city.”

Improving customer experience

Even as Castaneda put in the hours with “huge help” from the historical society to submit a successful landmark application, he has aimed to improve the store’s technology while preserving its small-town feel .

Patrons can now order their treats on the Dairy Queen mobile app and pick them up at the store.

And customers who, for decades, had waited patiently in their cars to order at the window and then waited some more for their food to be prepared, were stunned this year to find that Castaneda had installed a speaker in the drivethrough lane for ordering to cut down on the long lines.

The next improvement should be ready by next season when a pavilion will go up on the east side of the building.

With white support beams and a red barn roof similar to the store’s, the pavilion will shade patrons on sunny days and provide a dry place to eat when it rains.

Last month, the City Council granted a variance so that the 16-feet-by-20-feet pavilion can be in line with the Dairy Queen building, rather than conform to the 30-foot setback from the street that city code requires.

The day after the commission’s vote, Casteneda said that he was “super excited” about the Woodstock Dairy Queen’s landmark status, pending City Council approval.

“It’s great, just the way it is,” he said.

The clock is ticking!

Anyone doing business in Woodstock must register with the city by October 1

By Susan W. Murray NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM

Under the city of Woodstock’s new business registration program, anyone doing business in the city - whether brick-andmortar, home-based, mobile, nonprofit, lodging, or government - must register on the city’s website by October 1 or pay a $50 late fee.

Mobile vendors who sell in Woodstock - at the farmers’ market or other events or who provide food and drink from a food truckmust register through the Peddler/Vendor/ Food Truck registration form.

Registration will be required annually, at no cost, and is required before a business may apply for a license or permit.

The purpose of the registration is fourfold, according to information on the city’s website:

n Registration is designed to improve communication from the city to businesses that might be affected by road construction or special events.

n In the interest of public safety, the city can communicate with businesses in the event of an emergency or a street shutdown.

n The move is part of an effort to transition to paperless permitting and licensing.

n The city expects that information gathered about current businesses will help fuel economic development.

In 2025, free registrations and renewals will take place from January through April. Once a profile is online with the city, the annual registration is auto-filled, with only updates required.

A nine-step process

To register, go to ChooseWoodstock.com; then choose “Business Registration.”

Information must be filled in on nine pages. Business owners will be able to answer most questions off the tops of their heads: the name and address of the business; what year the business began; the number of employees; the square footage for a brickand-mortar location; the name and contact information for an emergency contact; whether the owner is considering relocating, expanding, or closing in the next year; and if the owner would like to sign up for alerts regarding Route 47 expansion, Square news and events, and Real Woodstock visitor notification.

The process takes 10 to 15 minutes.

Once the form is signed electronically and submitted, the business owner will receive a confirmation email.

Anyone who needs more information may contact Cathleen Tracy, the city’s economic development manager, at ctracy@woodstockil.gov .

Business owners who operate within Woodstock’s city limits must register with the city by October 1 or pay a $50.00 late fee.

Community

For the love of books and readers

Silent Book Club is a community where you BYOB and socialize with fellow readers

By Lydia LaGue NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM

Getting lost in a good book is generally a solo activity, unless you join a book club. Traditionally, a group will read the same book and hold discussion. A new club aims to turn the page on tradition.

Silent Book Club is a community where you BYOB - bring your own book - and socialize with fellow readers. The organization has chapters all over the world, but in August 2023, Diana Rodriguez decided to start one right here in Woodstock after seeing a video about it online.

“At the time, I felt like everyone had been craving community since the pandemic, and I thought, ‘Oh this would be great for me to make friends and also read’ because I was just getting back into reading,” Rodriguez said. “I saw there weren’t any chapters near me, and I saw it wasn’t too hard to start so I thought, ‘Well, why not?’”

Held at 5:30 p.m. every other Wednesday at Ethereal Confections, members are encouraged to purchase a beverage or treat and settle in, conversing with their fellow readers if they choose. At 6:00 p.m. sharp, an hour of silent reading occurs. Once the hour is up, members may leave or continue to socialize.

“What I really like about this book club is that all of the attendees can read whatever they want to read, and you still have the communal aspect of, ‘These people like books,’” said member Natasha Fetzer.

Another member noted that this gives people an opportunity to see if it’s a club they want to join with minimal pressure, while Christi Carroll added, “I like that there isn’t a commitment to a specific book to read. It’s also a great way to get recommendations from other people on

books you want to check out.”

In February, a “Blind Date with a Book” event was held, giving members the opportunity to receive books they may not have picked up otherwise. As the chapter has grown, Rodriguez has organized outside activities, encouraging members to share their love of books in new ways, while allowing for additional time with new friends.

“I’ve been really wanting to spread the love to some of the local businesses,” Rodriguez said.

One activity was seeing the adaptation of “It Ends With Us” at Classic Cinemas on August 13; another was having afternoon tea at Casting Whimsy on August 18. Additionally, Rodriguez worked with Read Between the Lynes to develop a punch card. Each member receives one at his or her first meeting, and

At a recent meeting of the Silent Book Club at Ethereal Confections, members piled their books into a stack before starting to read.

“I would say this forces me to read because now that I work fully remote, I don’t have a twohour commute into the city anymore,” member Anthony Alfaro said. “When I wasn’t commuting, I wasn’t reading.”

Layla Rinn said, “It’s a nice little social thing but I also get to read, and it’s nice to have very few distractions. It’s not a rule to not be on your phone, but there’s the kind of pressure to be like, ‘Don’t be on your phone; this is reading time.’ That’s kind of nice, just uninterrupted, and I have all of these friends to talk about books with.”

For more information, find Woodstock’s Silent Book Club on Facebook and Instagram @silentbookclubwoodstockil. Rodriguez regularly posts updates pertaining to meetings and activities, along with posts encouraging followers to share what they’re reading.

for every five meetings, each will get a 15% off coupon at the bookstore. Rodriguez is also organizing a bookstore crawl in Chicago for the fall and said, “I love seeing all the connections and friendships that are forming, which is why I wanted to do other events outside of just sitting together and reading in silence. With those events, and just this book club in general, it’s an opportunity to create more connections.”

Another member, Julie, said, “I really like that it’s a social opportunity, but you get to do reading, which I love, and I’ve always loved since I was a child. It means a lot to me. It’s one of the hidden treasures of Woodstock.”

Members agreed that this book club allows them designated time to focus on one of their favorite hobbies.

“Book club is just a safe space for me,” member Domi Bazyl said. “That’s such a difficult thing to achieve when you’re an anxious person, but as soon as I get here, no matter how I’m feeling, it’s just relief and happiness. “It’s always exciting to see who’s going to be here. I love it; it’s warm.”

The next meetings will be September 4 and September 18, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

“I think people love it so much because it is an excuse to get out of the house and carve out time for yourself to read,” Rodriguez said. “It’s so hard to do that. I was really struggling with getting back into reading; I loved it when I was a kid. But this has really forced me to read more, especially because I like having a new book at every meeting. You are just coming to have time for yourself, to carve out time to do something for you, in community with other people.”

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Friends of WPL announce fall plant sale

Friends of the Woodstock Public Library will hold their 14th annual Fall Plant Sale, Mum’s the Word, Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Woodstock Public Library, 414 W. Judd St.

The one-day-only sale will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shoppers are advised to arrive early for the best selection, as this event often sells out quickly..

Gayle Hoch, a member of the board of directors of the Friends, listed the plants that she has selected from several local

growers. The featured flower, chrysanthemums, will come in 10 “drop dead” colors, including Selena Red Strawberry, Beverly Gold, Bridal White, Patty Purple, and more. Other perennials will include ornamental peppers, ornamental kale, sedum, and turtlehead (chelone).

Volunteers will be present to help customers choose plants to combine into an attractive fall display.

Mums will be $10 each, or three for $25. Combo pots will be $35. All proceeds from the sale will support the work of the Friends in providing library programs, services, materials, and more.

Concrete example of street enhancements

It’s not just about potholes

As work continues on this summer’s street resurfacing program, the corner of Jefferson and Fremont streets shows some creative problem-solving to bring the intersection into ADA compliance. While street work was in progress on neighboring streets, the stairs that formerly led down from sidewalk

level to street level on three of the four sidewalk crossing points were replaced by ramps, allowing access for all. This corner in particular was a challenge because of the disparity in height from sidewalk to street level. It was solved by digging out a long, gently sloping ramp alongside the existing sidewalk. Railings were installed for safety along the sidewalk edges that had a drop-off of a few feet.

Woodstock Willie turns out to greet Jane Blaine, retiring Farm & Fleet CEO

As part of her farewell tour prior to retirement, Farm & Fleet CEO

For the occasion,

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Tickets are now available for the McHenry County Historical Society’s Heritage Quilters Raffle Quilt, “Prairie Baskets.” The new handstitched quilt is a basket pattern which features red, pink, and white clocks. The basket was a staple item for pioneer women to carry eggs, fruit, vegetables, and it is featured prominently in quilting history. The raffle drawing will be held November 6, 2024. Tickets are $5 each, or six for $20, and can be purchased online at gothistory.org.

The north side of the Woodstock Square showing a portion of the old bandstand and F.W. Woolworth Company in 1968.

Don Peasley Photo Collection, McHenry County Historical Society

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Some employees sported the official Jane Blaine Farewell Tour tee shirt (left). Woodstock Farm & Fleet employees surround their retiring CEO, Jane Blaine, and Woodstock Willie when Blaine stopped by the store on her farewell tour.

Jane Blaine stopped at the Woodstock store on Route 14, one of more than 40 Farm & Fleet stores that she is visiting in four states.

Woodstock Willie emerged to greet Blaine and Woodstock store employees.

At home in Woodstock, on mission abroad

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By Janet Dovidio NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM

One of Woodstock’s newer places of worship is Zion Harvest Church, where missionary work is the congregation’s priority.

Recently moved into what was once the clubhouse of the former Deer Run Golf Center at 11007 Route 120, the church’s roots go back to Fresh Harvest Church, founded in 2000.

Fresh Harvest Church first met in members’ homes, then at Westwood Elementary School, and finally in the McHenry Farm Bureau building on McConnell Road.

When Dr. Cheryl Armstrong, her husband, Jim, and many of the charter members moved to St. Louis in 2011, Armstrong left the church in the capable hands of leaders she had trained.

On mission to Mexico

The pastor and his wife travel, either individually or together to Juarez, Mexico, to bring Bibles and clothes for the many children who are forced to sell candies in the streets at the border crossing where cars wait in line to cross into the United States.

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Since Armstrong retained the name Fresh Harvest, the church in Woodstock changed its name to Zion Harvest Church in 2015 under the leadership of Pastor Jorge Rivera, who ministers with his wife, Betsy.

Prayer Station on the Square

Since his ordination, Pastor Jorge has worked with his church leadership group on strategies to reach the local community, as well as to provide help to the nation and the world.

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This self-guided tour, which is free to the public, will showcase the exceptional art and fine craftsmanship produced by Regional Artists.

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Fri, Sept 6th 1-7

Sat, Sept 7th 10-5

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In addition to the Riveras, the Zion Harvest leadership team includes Jennifer Robinson-Eziagulu and Ed and Beth Haines.

“Locally, we operate a Prayer Station on the Woodstock Square during the Farmers’ Market,” Pastor Jorge said. “Our volunteers talk with people on the streets of Woodstock and pray with those who wish to do so.”

The congregation extends its missionary work to other parts of the United States and abroad. One outreach effort supported a young man named Ryan Haines, a missionary with Street Life Ministries on the streets of Manhattan. Other efforts support a missionary in Brazil and a small church near Lagos, Nigeria.

“Last year, we did a trip to Chiapas, Mexico, to help an indigenous tribe whose members accepted Christ and were no longer welcome to continue in their tribe,” Pastor Jorge said. “In addition to bringing Bibles and clothes, we worked to meet their other needs.”

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From left, Jennifer R. Eziaglu and Betsy Rivera of Zion Harvest Church staff their Prayer Station on the Woodstock Square during a recent Farmers’ Market. Eziaglu has been a church member for 24 years. Rivera is married to Pastor Jorge Rivera.

Save the Dates!

Woodstock Professional & Business Women (WPBW) presents Autumn Art Tour 2024

Friday Sept 6th 1-7 and Saturday Sept 7th 10- 5

Shop for a variety of unique artwork while meeting regional artists at eight area businesses and homes located in and around the historic Woodstock Square.

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This event is free to the public!

To learn more about the Tour and the important work WPBW does, visit our website: www.wpbw.art

Come for the Art and Stay to experience the charm of Woodstock, IL

Thank you to our sponsors:

Please visit www.ReAlwoods for more information on this and all other great woodstock events and attractions!

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The tour will highlight pottery, stonework, jewelry, paintings, art glass, photography, and much much more!

This year Pastor Jorge and a small team went to Puebla, Mexico. Each time a team of two or three goes to another country, they stay at least a week to bring items of need and teach God’s word. The congregation donates clothing, home goods, and money for these missionary trips, in addition to Bibles.

“When these Bibles and articles of clothing get there, the people don’t feel forsaken,” Pastor Jorge continued. “Just to know we are extending God’s hand to help someone in need helps us know we are helping our fellow man.”

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Happenings

SHOW

Stage Left Café

125 W. Van Buren St.

8 to 10 p.m.

5 THURSDAY

SLC TRIVIA NIGHT - PUB TRIVIA USA

Stage Left Café

125 W. Van Buren St.

7 p.m. woodstockoperahouse.com

6 FRIDAY

AUTUMN ART TOUR

Throughout Woodstock

1 to 7 p.m.

For map and details go to:

https://www.wpbw.art/tour

WATTLE & DAUB, RANDY ANDERSON, CHERYL & THE DOWN HOME BOYS

Stage Left Café

125 W. Van Buren St.

7 to 9:30 p.m

7 SATURDAY

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET

Woodstock Square

8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

woodstockfarmersmarket.org

Music: Nick Lee

AUTUMN ART TOUR

Throughout Woodstock

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For map and details go to: https://www.wpbw.art/tour

CHILL MURRAY COMEDY

$15 online, $20 at the door

9 MONDAY COFFEE WITH THE CHIEF

Woodstock Police Department

656 Lake Ave.

7 p.m.

815-338-6787

10 TUESDAY

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET

Woodstock Square

8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

woodstockfarmersmarket.org

Music: Nate Bjorn

DISTRICT 200 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Woodstock High School

501 W. South St.

7 p.m.

woodstockschools.org

12 THURSDAY

SLC TRIVIA NIGHT - PUB TRIVIA USA

Stage Left Café

125 W. Van Buren St. 7 p.m.

woodstockoperahouse.com

13 FRIDAY

OPEN MIC NIGHT Stage Left Café

125 W. Van Buren St.

7 p.m.

To sign up, email Keith@offsquare music.com

14 SATURDAY

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET

Woodstock Square

8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

woodstockfarmersmarket.org

Music: Courtney & Chris, Academia de Danza Aztlan

FRIENDS OF THE OPERA HOUSE FUNDRAISER HOPPY HOUR - BEER TASTING

Stage Left Café

125 W. Van Buren St. 1 to 3 p.m. $50 woodstockoperahouse.com

15 SUNDAY

MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

Park in the Square Noon to 6 p.m.

woodstockilchamber.com/mexican-independence-day-celebration/

OPEN MIC STORYTELLING

Stage Left Café

125 W. Van Buren St. 2 to 4 p.m.

Hosted by Jim May

17 TUESDAY

WOODSTOCK FARMERS

MARKET

Woodstock Square

8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

To submit calendar items, email pr@thewoodstockindependent.com

woodstockfarmersmarket.org

Music: TBA

WOODSTOCK CITY COUNCIL

Council Chambers, City Hall 121 W. Calhoun St. 7 p.m. woodstockil.gov

18 WEDNESDAY

MEMORY MAKERS STORYTELLING GROUP

Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. (in person) 9:30 a.m. to noon 815-338-0542, ext. 14125

19 THURSDAY

SLC TRIVIA NIGHT - PUB TRIVIA USA

Stage Left Café

125 W. Van Buren St. 7 p.m. woodstockoperahouse.com

20 FRIDAY

JAZZ NIGHT

Stage Left Café

125 W. Van Buren St. 8 p.m. woodstockoperahouse.com

21 SATURDAY

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET LOCATION CHANGE FOR THIS

Resurrection Catholic Church

DATE ONLY

McHenry County College

8900 Route 14

8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

woodstockfarmersmarket.org

Music: TBA

STAGE LEFT SESSIONS FEATURING BOOGIE WOOGIE KID

Stage Left Café

125 W. Van Buren St.

8 p.m.

$10 in advance, $15 at the door offsquaremusic.org

24 TUESDAY

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET

Woodstock Square

8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

woodstockfarmersmarket.org

Music: Jim Green Guitar

DISTRICT 200 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Woodstock High School

501 W. South St.

7 p.m. woodstockschools.org

26 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

FLASHBACKS

35 years ago – 1989

■ The exterior of Woodstock’s 100-year-old Woodstock Opera House was being restored.

■ Woodstock School District 200 implemented the middle school concept at its two schools previously designated as junior high schools – Olson and Northwood.

30 years ago – 1994

■ Memorial Medical Center held a dedication ceremony for its new campus on Doty Road off Highway 14.

■ McHenry County’s only shelter for homeless teenage boys opened on Calhoun Street. It was run by Home of the Sparrow.

25 years ago – 1999

■ The Woodstock Plan Commission recommended the City Council approve a zoning change for about 40 acres of land along Highway 14 near Mercy Medical Center. The zoning would change from manufacturing to business/planned development, allowing for retail development.

■ Northwood Middle School Principal Peter Anderson received the Community Builders Award given annually be the Masonic Lodge.

■ More than, 1,000 people attended the grand opening of Mercy Health System’s urgent care center on Lake Avenue.

20 years ago – 2004

■ Woodstock VFW Post 5040 decided not to renew the city’s lease of the organization’s parking lot on Throop Street. The lease allowed public parking in the lot.

■ The Marian girls golf team won the McHenry Quadrangular at Boone Creek Golf Course with a score of 352. Medalists for Marian were Eva Downes, who shot 81, and Lindsey Rithamel, who shot 86.

15 years ago – 2009

■ The summer of 2009 was exceptionally cool. In the 130 years of Chicago weather reporting, 2009 topped all

others in sub 70-degree days.

■ The coaches of the cross-country teams at Woodstock, Woodstock North and Marian Central high schools were not only anticipating successful seasons, they were looking forward to watching each other coach. When Marian coach Cas Whiting Creighton was a Blue Streak runner, she was coached by WHS coach Marty Sobczak, and WNHS coach Bruce Farris and Creighton’s family had been longtime friends.

10 years ago – 2014

■ The Woodstock Police Department’s request for funds to purchase in-car video cameras that would record the entirety of an officer’s shift was approved 6-0 by the City Council. Ten police vehicles and one motorcycle were to be equipped with camera systems that would automatically upload footage to a police department server when the officers’ vehicles returned to the station.

■ Centegra Health System had filed paperwork to end inpatient services at its South Street facility and move some

of them to its hospital building on Doty Road. The application to the Illinois Health Facilities and Service Review Board proposed shutting down operation of the subacute rehabilitation and inpatient behavioral health services at the facility.

■ The City Council approved an application for a grant-funded study into the future of Old Courthouse Building and Sheriff’s House on the Square. The Technical Assistance Panel report from the Urban Land Institute would be paid for by a $20,000 grant from the McHenry County Community Foundation.

5 years ago – 2019

■ Artists and fine craftsmen in and around Woodstock were preparing to open their studios for display and sale of their work at the sixth annual Art Tour sponsored by the Woodstock Professional & Business Women. Pottery, painting, art glass, jewelry, photography, and mixed media could be found at 23 stops.

■ The Independent featured a two-part

series about Woodstock resident Albert Ideler’s experiences from German farm boy to 16-year-old draftee during World War II and surviving Soviet prison camps to immigrating to the United States and making Woodstock his home.

■ About 60 people gathered in the Park in the Square to remember victims of fatal drug overdoses. The local Roar to Recover event was held on International Drug Overdose Awareness Day.

1 year ago – 2023

■ Woodstock Fire/Rescue District observed its 30th anniversary, along with the 150th anniversary of the city’s first fire department, with a public open house at Station 3 on Rafffel Road.

■ The Woodstock Arts Commission was going back to the drawing board for a proposed art installation in the center of the city’s only roundabout –Lake/Madison/ South. Commission members had determined the budgeted $30,000 would need to be increased to fulfill all the installation and artist’s requirements.

EDITORIAL CARTOON BY JIM PEARSON, JULY 29, 2009

HARVARD MAIN LINE —

PUBLIC NOTICE

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS FOR 2024 NOTICE TO GREENWOOD 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%:

Farm Land: 1.0000

Farm Improvements: 1.0000

Non-Farm Land: 1.0935

Non-Farm Improvements: 1.0935

Questions about these valuations should be directed to:

ELLEN BRUCHSALER

5211 MILLER RD, WONDER LAKE IL 60097 (815) 648-4536

www.greenwoodtownship.net greenwoodassessor@gmail.com

Office hours are BY APPT

08-01-101-001 GOODMARK NURSERIES LLC

08-01-127-005 KROLL, STEVEN E KIM L 103,650

08-01-127-006 KROLL, STEVEN L KIM L 9,948

08-01-127-007 KROLL, STEVEN L KIM L 941

08-01-127-008 KROLL, STEVEN L KIM L 927

08-01-176-002 REPKE, RANDAL W JUDY M 103,766

08-01-176-003 KEY RENTAL PROP LLC 15,156

08-01-200-006 GOODMARK NURSERIES LLC 117,351

08-01-200-014 MARUNDE, HOWARD V JUDY O 140,356

08-01-200-015 CUOMO, SG JLV 179,062

08-01-200-019 MARUNDE, HOWARD V JUDY O 739

08-01-200-028 SERGENIA, JOSH L 111,209

08-01-200-029 CASTILLO, CARLOS A PONCE 76,282

08-01-200-031 BRZICA FARMS LLC

08-01-300-001

08-01-300-002 VENMAR PROP LLC

08-01-300-005 VENMAR PROP LLC

08-01-300-008

08-01-400-001

08-01-400-002

Property in this Township, other than 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 underassessed. 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 a complaint 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

08-02-200-021 FINN, LUCILLE C

08-02-200-023 LEHR, JUSTEN R ASHLEY

08-02-200-025 HERNANDEZ TR

08-02-200-029 SLIWA, KRZYSZTOF BARBARA

08-02-200-037 NOVAK, DAVID C BARBARA P

08-02-200-038 FINN, LUCILLE C

08-02-300-005 VENMAR PROP LLC

08-02-300-006 WATKINS, TIMOTHY VALERIE

08-02-300-007 WATKINS, TIMOTHY VALERIE

08-02-300-008 SCHWEDER, JOSEPH R KATHLEEN S

08-02-300-010 DIDIER DAIRY FARM TR

08-02-300-011 BELTRAN, MANUEL P

08-02-300-012 DIDIER DAIRY FARM TR

08-02-300-013 GORDON STADE CORP

08-02-300-014 WATKINS, CASEY BRITANY

08-02-400-003 DIDIER DAIRY FARM TR

08-02-400-005 DIDIER DAIRY FARM TR

08-02-400-006 DIDIER DAIRY FARM TR

08-03-100-004 DAHM CHRISTOPHER G TR

08-03-100-005 DAHM CHRISTOPHER G TR

08-03-100-006 DAHM CHRISTOPHER G TR

08-03-100-017 DAHM CHRISTOPHER G

08-03-200-005 MOLROSEY ENT

08-03-200-006 DAHM

by law from accepting assessment 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:

08-03-200-011 MONDROSKI, GREGORY A BETTY L

08-03-200-013 MONDROSKI, GREGORY A BETTY L 2,113 08-03-200-020 DAHM CHRISTOPHER G TR 16,618 08-03-200-021 DAHM ELLEN

08-03-200-025 MONDROSKI, GREGORY A BETTY L 978 08-03-200-026 MONDROSKI, GREGORY A BETTY L 3,128 08-03-200-027 MOLROSEY ENT INC 2,793 08-03-200-028 DAHM CHRISTOPHER G TR 7,421 08-03-300-005 WWF REAL ESTATE HLDGS LLC 2,374 08-03-300-006 DAHM, BRYAN C 186,618 08-03-300-007 HANSEN THOMAS R DECL OF TR 41,627 08-03-400-003 WWF REAL ESTATE HLDGS LLC 131,685 08-03-400-008 DAHM CHRISTOPHER G TR 46,809 08-03-400-012 DAHM, BRYAN 109,611 08-03-400-013 DAHM, GEORGE A JANE A 23 08-03-400-014 DAHM ELLEN TR 17,558 08-03-400-015 DAHM ELLEN TR

08-04-100-001 BIGELOW, JAMES M

08-04-100-002 SCHAID R TR

08-04-200-006

08-04-200-007

08-04-200-009

08-04-300-003

08-04-400-002

08-04-400-004

08-04-400-009

08-04-400-010

08-04-400-012

08-04-400-013

08-04-400-014

08-04-400-016 SHAW, JEREMY W KARI L ET AL

08-04-400-019 SHAW, JEREMY KARI

08-05-100-003 BEARD CR TR BEARD PC TR 25,707

08-05-100-004 BEARD CR PC TR

08-05-100-005 BEARD, CR PC TR

08-05-100-006 BEARD, DAVID R

08-05-100-007 BEARD CHARLES R TR ET AL

08-05-100-008 PERRICONE PROP LLC

08-05-200-002 BIGELOW, JAMES M

08-05-200-006 PERRICONE PROP LLC

08-05-200-008 SCHAID R TR SCHAID G TR

08-05-200-011 BEARD CR TR PC TR 74

08-05-300-002 FARMLAND RESERVE INC

08-05-300-003 W GRANT DEVELOP INC 1,020

08-05-300-005 W GRANT DEVELOP INC

08-05-300-006

08-05-300-007

08-05-400-003

08-05-400-009

08-07-200-003

08-07-200-004 HANSEN TR LS TR 4,010

08-07-300-002 MUELLER, BRIAN G 35,838

08-07-300-003 MUELLER, BRIAN G

08-07-400-001 W GRANT DEVELOP

08-07-400-014 W GRANT DEVELOP INC

08-08-100-002 HANSEN LINDA S DECL OF TR 23,557

08-08-100-004 HANSEN LINDA S DECL OF TR 39,274

08-08-100-005 HANSEN LINDA S DECL OF TR 19,339

08-08-100-007 HANSEN TR LS TR 36,480

08-08-200-001 ZBILSKI JAMES C TR 34,359

08-08-300-008 LEIBLICH SIGRID E TR 1,182

08-08-300-009 MACINTYRE, DAVID R JR 925

08-08-300-010 HARPER, DARLENE 2,426

08-08-300-012 W GRANT DEVELOP INC 8,755

08-08-300-014 MCHENRY CO CONSERV DIST 26,687

08-08-400-002 ZBILSKI JAMES C TR 46,420

08-08-400-004 KHOLAMIAN, HAGOP LISA 127,692

08-09-100-003 ZBILSKI JAMES C TR 34,815

08-09-100-008 BUCHANAN, BENJAMIN ALEXANDRIA 1,206

08-09-100-010 ZBILSKI JAMES C TR 141,171

08-09-200-003 HOFFMAN, JAMES R MARY H 122,490

08-09-200-004 MCHENRY CO CONSERV DIST 57,811

08-09-400-001 WIKMAN, JAMES TOBY 86,035

08-09-400-004 MCHENRY CO CONSERV DIST 79,471

08-10-100-012 BLANTON, JACK I JR STACEY L 177,443

08-10-100-013 PFEIFFER, RUTH 3,211

08-10-101-002 PAPPAS CV TJ, RACHFORD A 167,002

08-10-152-005 HEROUX, ROGER J KATHRYN L 106,263

08-10-176-005 KOWALCZYK, WAYNE PAMELA 10,841

08-10-176-006 SULLIVAN TP, HANSON RM 10,841

08-10-200-004 FUNK, JASON MAGGIE 118,070

08-10-200-005 GORDON STADE CORP 5,850

08-10-200-007 CURTIS, WILLIAM P 113,102

08-10-200-010 GORDON STADE CORP 3,178

08-10-200-012 MCHENRY CO CONSERV DIST 17,372

08-10-200-013 MCHENRY CO CONSERV DIST 24,817 08-10-300-004 AAVANG D A DMD 100 TR ET AL 12,013 08-10-300-005 AAVANG RD LB TR 6,033

08-10-300-007 VOORHEES DH, KANE RA

08-10-300-009 VOORHEES DH, KANE RA 2,244

08-10-300-010 T L DEVELOP INC 12

08-10-326-006 HERNANDEZ, ANGEL JR

08-10-400-003 AAVANG RD LB TR

08-10-400-007 LOHMEYER JODI L TR

08-10-400-008 MCHENRY CO CONSERV DIST

08-10-400-011 T L DEVELOP INC

08-11-101-002 GORDON STADE CORP

08-11-101-003 RANDALL JL LIV TR RANDALL JL

08-11-126-001 AAVANG, MICHELE

08-11-151-005 GORDON STADE CORP

08-11-178-007 AAVANG LB RD DECL OF TR

08-11-178-009 VOGEL, VAN A PENNY S

08-11-200-001 E I E I O LLC

08-11-200-002 AAVANG LB RD DECL OF TR

08-11-200-003 E I E I O LLC

08-11-200-004 AAVANG LB RD DECL OF TR

08-11-301-009 SCHNULLE, JOSHUA JEREMY

08-11-326-001 AAVANG LB RD DECL OF TR 1,165

08-11-326-006 AAVANG LB RD DECL OF TR

08-11-327-009 AAVANG LB RD DECL OF TR 813

08-11-400-014 AAVANG LB RD DECL OF TR

08-11-400-017 MCHENRY CO CONSERV DIST

08-11-400-018 MCHENRY CO CONSERV DIST

08-12-100-008 E I E I O LLC

08-12-100-010 TREFILEK, MILENA ET AL

08-12-126-002 CARNES, JUDITH L

08-12-126-004 RIVERA, CM NS

08-12-126-005 GIZZARELLI, AVA KATHERINE

08-12-126-006 WERTZ, RW BL

08-12-126-007 WOOD LM, WILLIAMS WOOD SM

08-12-126-008 CORCELLES KE, CONTRERAS JM

08-12-126-009 SITKIE, SARA A DANIEL PETER

08-12-126-011 NUCCIO, SM VA

08-12-126-012 ROARK MW, MARTIN NM

08-12-126-013 THOMPSON, ANITA

08-12-126-016 SHEEDLO, TRACEY JEAN CRAIG J

08-12-126-017 REVELO, JORGE A CLARA A

08-12-126-018 TREADWAY JM, LOPEZ SF

08-12-151-011 THIELE, MARK K STEFANIE DYANN

08-12-151-012 SASSETTI SUSAN E TR

08-12-151-015 THORUD, MARK J CAROL

08-12-151-016 NEIGHBORS DA, MATA BL

08-12-151-018 KASTERN, CJ AL

08-12-151-019 VARGAS NK, GILLESPIE CA

08-12-151-020 BUTLER DJ, PAWLOWSKI RL

08-12-151-022 KAVANAGH, KRYSTLE J DAVID J

08-12-151-023 BRIMBERRY, ROBERT CALLIE

08-12-151-024 ELLIS, DAVID C MARYPAT

08-12-151-025 SAUCEDO, HUMBERTO JR ANNA B

08-12-151-026 QUATTROCHI, VR JM

08-12-151-027 FIEDOR, PAWEL P MARIA

08-12-151-028 MAGNANI DONALD S, VAN LILY T

08-12-176-003 RYAN, MATTHEW T CATHERINE 141,758 08-12-176-004 OLEARY, JOHN MARK 105,430

08-12-176-006 IGLESIA AA, CONTRERAS ASS 109,788

08-12-176-007 SAMA RR, GUDURU TS 120,252 08-12-176-008 MENDELSOHN, HOWARD SHERI 111,076 08-12-176-009 BUDZICHOWSKI CA, CUEVAS E 127,310 08-12-176-010 METCALF CE, JARGSTORF PH 134,401 08-12-176-011 BORTEL, PG CP 123,782 08-12-176-012 NISSEN, JESSICA L PATRICK A 133,532 08-12-176-013 AYUSH, MUNKHJARGAL 114,958 08-12-176-014 MCCLURE, JAHAUARY CHATRESSE 119,996 08-12-176-019 HARO KAREN REV LIV TR 93,513

08-12-177-005 MALZAHN, DONALD R CAROL L 112,828

08-12-177-006 JOHNSON, CD SM 122,421 08-12-177-007 HAMATER MJ, PINGREY NM 117,437 08-12-177-017 WALKER, SCOTT A NICOLE E 111,987 08-12-178-001 SCHUENEMAN, MICHAEL JAMES JR 126,125 08-12-178-002 JUNKUNC, MARK A 126,993

08-12-178-005 LUBENO, SARA 128,619

08-12-178-009 KOZODAEV A, FIRYULINA L 99,449

08-12-178-010 HAYES MONTANA C TR 86,393

08-12-178-011 SNODGRASS, SHANA MATTHEW 98,600

08-12-178-012 RAGUSA, GM KK 109,206 08-12-200-008 GREENHILL J, LONSON T 79,031

08-12-201-001 GOMEZ, SARAH JEREMIAH X 124,958

08-12-201-002 KOTSCHARJAN, ARMEN PATRICIA E

08-12-201-004 CLAYTON, CYNTHIA A

08-12-201-005 KURUP P, PUTHIYAVEEDU AC 127,848 08-12-201-006 STORM, ERIC WILLIAM 119,297

08-12-201-007 LOREDO CELINA, LUNA OMAR 101,661 08-12-201-008 BECERRA, LEONARDO S STEPHANIE

08-12-201-009 SMITH JM, BARGER KK

08-12-201-010 BELL JM LIV TR BELL WG LIV TR

08-12-201-011 PUCKETT, JUSTIN M JOHANNA L

08-12-204-002 CAMPOS M, ORANTES KMC

08-12-204-003 GALINDO HM, MENDEZ LK

08-12-204-004

08-12-204-011 SODERMAN, RANDALL B

08-12-204-012 FIFAREK, NICHOLAS W JENNIFER

08-12-204-013 ALEKSAITE, INDRE

08-12-204-014 BEIN JOSEPH R, LESNIAK SARAH

08-12-204-015 REUTER, EDWARD M KIMBERLY L

08-12-204-016 MELESIO, JESSICA 90,536 08-12-204-018 WOOD, JEREMY D CHRISTINA E

08-12-204-019 ALYANYINYI, MOHAMED M NJOYA

08-12-204-020 HERNANDEZ, MYRIAM

08-12-204-027 SERRANO ECL, CASEY M 106,518 08-12-251-041 EVANS, THOMAS E SHERI A 78,058 08-12-251-042 LUSCHEI, DANIELLE 77,165 08-12-251-043 RUPSYTE, REDA 87,086 08-12-251-048 MASON, MARY S 69,803 08-12-251-050 UCOK, RIZAL NURI

08-12-251-051 JANJIC NM MF, RAETHZ MA 76,360 08-12-251-054 MURPHY DE SL REV TR 70,299 08-12-251-055 DE JAZWINSKI, AVELINA BOLANOS 76,394 08-12-251-056 WOLFERT, SEAN A KARA C

08-12-251-057 LEATHERS, LA BRENDA SKYLAR

08-12-252-003 CORBIN AMANDA, SHELTON MICHAE

08-12-252-004 CELLERI, WILSON 85,052 08-12-252-096 DAVE, AH BA I E 78,126 08-12-252-097 SIKULA BRITCHES, STELLY AMANI 70,992 08-12-252-102 DIBENEDETTO, RYAN NICHOLAS 79,823 08-12-252-104 SUWANSKI, RYAN R KAITLYN C 83,286 08-12-252-105 EFFA, REBECCA R 71,165 08-12-252-106 HOWATT, SCOTT K CLARE A 75,355 08-12-252-107 MAGGIORE, ANNETTE M 84,672 08-12-252-108 MANISON INVSTMNTS LLC 76,360 08-12-252-109 SENGENBERGER LIV TR 86,749 08-12-252-110 MOHAMMAD SH, ASLAM A

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PUBLIC NOTICE

ASSUMED NAME

Public Notice is hereby given that on AUGUST 12, 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 HEUSER FARMS located at 11911 MORRIS DR. MARENGO, IL 60152. Owner Name & Address: RYAN HEUSER 11911 MORRIS DR. MARENGO, IL 60152.

Dated: AUGUST 12, 2024

/s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk)

(Published in The Woodstock Independent August 21, 2024, August 28, 2024, September 4, 2024)L11835

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT

MCHENRY COUNTY

PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT

DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME

CHANGE (ADULT)

Request of KATHRYN ANNE HALMA

Case No. 2024MR000140

There will be a court hearing on my Request to change my name from: KATHRYN ANNE HALMA

To the new name of: KATHRYN ANNE MURAUSKAS

The court date will be held on October 10, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at 2200 N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock, McHenry County in Courtroom TBD.

Dated at Woodstock, IL August 13, 2024 /s/ Kathryn Anne Halma

(Published in The Woodstock Independent August 21, 2024. August 28, 2024, September 4, 2024)L11836

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, CIRCUIT COURT

MCHENRY COUNTY

PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT

DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME

CHANGE (ADULT)

Request of JAYNE CHRISTINE STRANG

Case No. 2024MR000129

There will be a court hearing on my Request to change my name from: JAYNE CHRISTINE STRANG

To the new name of: CHASE MICHAEL STRANG

The court date will be held on January 2, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at 2200 N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock, McHenry County in Courtroom 204.

Dated at Woodstock, IL August 13, 2024 /s/ Jayne Christine Strang

(Published in The Woodstock Independent August 21, 2024, August 28. 2024, September 4, 2024)L11837

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice of Public Hearing e-Learning Program

The Board of Education of Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 will hold a Public Hearing on September 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the Library at Woodstock High School located at 501 W. South Street, Woodstock, Illinois 60098. The purpose of said hearing will be to receive public comment on the proposed e-Learning Program, which, if approved, will permit students’ instruction to be received electronically while students are not physically present in lieu of the district’s scheduled emergency days. This program is allowed under Public Act 101-0012. Notification of this hearing is provided to families and is posted in the newspaper more than 10 days prior to the scheduled Public Hearing. If approved, the e-learning Program will be implemented for a three-year term.

BOARD OF EDUCATION, WOODSTOCK COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT

200

(Published in The Woodstock Independent August 28, 2024, September 4, 2024)L11839

PUBLIC NOTICE

PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE OF MINOR CHILD

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS

CASE NO. 2024MR000146

This case is hereby set for a scheduling conference in courtroom TBD on 10/31/2024 at 9:00 a.m.

Failure to appear may result in the case being dismissed or an order of default being entered.

VLADYSLAV OSYPENKO, Petitioner v. ZHANNA OLEHIVNA LAZUTKINA, Respondent

NOW COMES, Petitioner, VLADYSLAV OSYPENKO (“VLADYSLAV” or “Petitioner”), by and through his attorneys at TENENBAUM LAW GROUP, with his Petition for Name Change of Minor Child, and in support thereof, states as follows:

1. Petitioner has a Petition for Determination of Paternity currently pending before this Court.

2. Petitioner VLADYSLAV is certain that ARTEM, minor child, is his son.

3. Petitioner’s certainty is further supported by the results of a mutual voluntary DNA test that has been conducted by DNA Diagnostics Center on July 16, 2024 (a redacted copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A).

4. The DNA test revealed that the probability of paternity of Petitioner, VLADYSLAV OSYPENKO, is 99.9999% as related to ARTEM.

5. ARTEM has not been convicted or placed on probation for a misdemeanor, felony, identity theft, nor aggravated identity theft in the State of Illinois or any state for which a pardon has not been granted.

6. ARTEM does not have an arrest for which charges have not been filed.

7. ARTEM does not have any pending felony or misdemeanor charges.

8. ARTEM has not been convicted of or placed on probation for any crimes which require registration under the Sex Offender Registration Act, the Murderer

and Violent Offender Against Youth Act, or the Arsonist Registration Act in Illinois or a similar law in any other state.

9. It is in the best interest of ARTEM that his last name be changed because Petitioner, and father of ARTEM, asks this Court to enter an order to change ARTEM’s name.

10. Respondent is the individual currently listed as the mother on ARTEM’s birth certificate, and her location cannot be determined. Respondent also does not currently possess any parental rights in connection to ARTEM. As such, personal service on Respondent does not appear practical or possible.

WHEREFORE, Petitioner, VLADYSLAV OSYPENKO, prays that this Court:

A. Enter an Order changing the minor child’s name from ARTEM OLEKSANDROVYCH LAZUTKIN to ARTEM OSYPENKO; and

B. The Petitioner have such other relief as may be just.

Respectfully Submitted, Yvette Tenenbaum TENENBAUM LAW GROUP Attorneys for Petitioner 2222 Chestnut Ave., Suite 201 Glenview, Illinois 60026 (847) 724-0300 aaron@lawtenenbaum.com

ARDC No. 6256760

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PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

City of Woodstock Plan Commission Notice is hereby given in compliance with the City of Woodstock Unified Development Ordinance that the City of Woodstock Plan Commission will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 2nd Floor at 121 West Calhoun Street, Woodstock, Illinois. The hearing will be in regard to a petition submitted by Marc Frame, manager of MGF Holdings LLC, owner, for approval of area and setback variations to allow the property identified by the addresses

504 W. Judd Street and 112 Pleasant Street to be split into two lots, each to contain an existing single-family residence. The permanent index number of the subject property is 13-06-479-011.

A copy of the petition which is the subject of this public hearing is on file and available for public viewing at Woodstock City Hall. Anyone wishing to comment may attend the meeting and be heard. Written comments may be submitted to the Department of Building & Zoning Department at City Hall up to 5:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing. /s/ Cody Sheriff, Plan Commission Chairman

(Published in The Woodstock Independent September 4, 2024)L11842

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

City of Woodstock Plan Commission Notice is hereby given in compliance with the City of Woodstock Unified Development Ordinance that the City of Woodstock Plan Commission will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 2nd Floor at 121 West Calhoun Street, Woodstock, Illinois. The hearing will be in regard to a petition submitted by Adam M. Diaz of Renegade Towing for approval of a special use permit to allow an impound yard at 13718 Washington Street. The permanent index number of the subject property is 13-08-376-002.

A copy of the petition which is the subject of this public hearing is on file and available for public viewing at Woodstock City Hall. Anyone wishing to comment may attend the meeting and be heard. Written comments may be submitted to the Department of Building & Zoning Department at City Hall up to 5:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing.

/s/ Cody Sheriff, Plan Commission Chairman

(Published in The Woodstock Independent September 4, 2024)L11843

Leigh Rubin HEATHCLIFF By Peter Gallagher

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. SOLUTION

Sports

Many coaches, players, parents, and fans have already begun to attend fall sporting events at Woodstock High School, Woodstock North High School, and Marian Central Catholic High School. With the season just beginning and a busy schedule ahead, we wanted to shine a spotlight on each of these high schools.

The staff of The Woodstock Independent invites you to check out the

School Spotlight

newest addition of our “School Spotlight” series. For the next three weeks we will dive into each sport and highlight the upcoming goals, expectations, and competitions for each sport.

We begin with the WHS Blue Streaks. We’ll cover the Woodstock North Thunder in the Sept. 11 issue, and finish with the Marian Central Hurricanes Sept. 18.

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Woodstock High School

Football

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS RETURN:

By Jen Nichols

Woodstock High School head football coach Mike Brasile has prepared his varsity squad to have a successful season. Backed by six returning offensive starters – Caden Thompson, Charlie Walrod, Edgar Arana, Landen Stoltz, Everett Flannery, and Jack Vidales – as well as three returning defensive

players – Edgar Arana, Charlie Walrod, and JD Canty – Brasile said he is looking forward to competing in the Kishwaukee River Conference and renewing some local rivalries.

The roster also includes three-year starter Sam Tafoya, who will be kicking off and making field goals for the Blue Streaks.

Last year WHS ended their season winning three of the final four games. Brasile wants to pick up where they left off. With this goal in mind, the team has put in extensive preparation during the off-season.

“I am really impressed with the team’s dedication during the summer and fall practices,” Brasile said. He attests that any success they experience this season will be due to their commitment in the weight room, working on their strength and training in speed and agility.

The Blue Streaks opened their season at Rochelle High School. Scores were not available as of press time.

Woodstock’s first home game will be Sept. 6 at Larry Dale field against Rensselaer Central. The home opener game will also feature Future Blue Streak Night.

PHOTOS BY ANDREW ROUSEY

Woodstock Blue Streaks cheerleaders and football players get their first night on the field during the school’s Blue and White Night Aug. 24.

HISTORY IN THE MAKING: WHS boys soccer

By Jen Nichols NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM

With last year’s success, taking third in the KRC, head coach Santiago Rubio looks forward to the much anticipated fall season. The boys soccer team’s standards and expectations are high. With eight seniors – mostly four-year varsity starters – the Streaks are hoping to make a run at the KRC conference title.

Returning veteran JT Thomas leads the defense squad.

“His guts and quickness raise the bar high and will challenge any opponent,” Rubio said.

Diego Landeros is the Streaks veteran goalkeeper.

“He is a key part of our program and our success as a team,” said Rubio. Lucas Rubio continues to play in the off-season with a competitive soccer program. He led his team to a USYS Nationals Semi Final.

“Rubio will lead our team as a versatile player. He is a key player to our system.”

Diego Hernadez is the leading veteran offensive player.

Rubio said, “His technical ability and

Soccer

in-game creativity takes our offense to the next level.”

“Last season we had the youngest team in the KRC conference and we took second place in the conference tournament. We continue to dream big.”

The philosophy that Rubio has instilled in his athletes is to focus one game at a time. “Though we want to win the conference and make history with a regional or sectional title, I only allow my players to focus on the game we are preparing for,” he said.

The last time the boy’s soccer team won the conference title was in 2018.

Rubio’s coaching philosophy incorporates commitment, discipline, high level of play, and training to be successful, and focusing on being well-educated in their academia. This style of coaching has already proven successful.

In their first outing Aug. 21, WHS defeated Crystal Lake Central 2-1. A penalty kick by Hernandez led them into halftime with a 1-1 score. With five minutes remaining in the game, L. Rubio was able to sneak a goal over the keeper’s head into the top corner of the goal.

“The boys were dedicated to our system and came out successful. I am proud of them,” Rubio said.

The Jacob Nory’s Tournament will be the Blue Streaks home opener on Sept. 6, at Creekside Middle School. The game begins at 4:30p.m.

Volleyball

The WHS boys soccer team shows what they are made of Aug. 24 when they scrimmaged at the school’s

BUMP, SET, SPIKE, SUCCESS: WHS Volleyball

By Jen Nichols

Going into this season, the Woodstock High School volleyball team has one large goal in mind. That goal is to repeat a regional championship. The 2023 Blue Streaks volleyball team won the first regional tournament since 2006.

“The girls are training daily in hopes to compete at a high level and grow as a team every week,” said head coach James Neill, adding that he has a solid team of competitors.

The Streaks are led by three talented seniors: Julia Laidig, Mariah Lejman, and Abigail Reinert. Freshman Andrea Gonzalez will be adding talent to the varsity squad this season.

The varsity team won their first home game Aug. 29, defeating Harvard 2-0 (25-16, 25-15).

The Blue Streaks volleyball athletes challenge each other on the court Aug. 24 in the Blue & White Night.

INDEPENDENT PHOTOS BY ANDREW ROUSEY

Blue & White night.

NEW COURTS, NEW OUTCOME... WHS girls tennis

By Jen Nichols

After finishing second in the KRC tournament last season, the WHS girls tennis team has big plans for a firstplace outcome. The past two seasons the Blue Streaks lost in the conference

Tennis

to Johnsburg High School. With extra commitment and work in the off-season, Coach John Oliveira is impressed with the team work and how well the girls are competing together.

“Though we have big shoes to fill [after graduating their top doubles team] we have six returning seniors, four of whom are going to be threeyear varsity starters,” Olivera said.

Seniors Amina Idris, Eliana Shoulders, and Sophia Mendoza are leading the Streaks by consistently being

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Laidig • Volleyball

Senior captain Julia Laidig led the Blue Streaks with eight kills on 18 attempts along with two service aces and eight digs in Woodstock’s season opener at Marengo Aug. 28. Julia is a four-year varsity player, a two-time captain, and a former team MVP. She is looking to finish her career as the all-time assist leader in school history. She will continue her volleyball career at Southern Illinois University next year.

competitive in the KRC. Idris competes at the singles level, while Shoulders and Mendoza compete at the doubles level. “They should be a very strong, competitive team.”

The Streaks enjoy a well-balanced roster, including additional seniors Anne Perez, Elise Raymon, and Jessica Vophahl, juniors Daphne Oliveira, Carie Zhang, Gabby Parquette, and Naiya Patel, and sophomore Tessa Raymond.

“I am pleased with how these

players are working together to get better everyday,” Olivera said.

To add a unique dynamic to their roster, Idris not only competes in tennis, but is also successful in track. Last season she earned all-state honors in 300m hurdles. A Ukrainian refuge, she is finding much success as a student-athlete.

The players and the coaches all look forward to competing on the new courts. The Streaks home opener was Aug. 29.

Cross-country

By Jen Nichols NEWS@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM

DEFENDING KRC CHAMPS: WHS boys and girls cross-country

“Our sport is your sports punishment” - unknown.

The boys and girls cross-country teams have been training relentlessly to help them accomplish a single goal: winning back-to-back KRC titles.

“We want to defend our KRC championship title and make a name for ourselves at the state meet,” said head coach Jay Fuller.

The boys cross-country team is led by returning athletes, senior Milo McLeer and junior Ellery Shutt. Fuller commends their leadership and guidance for the newest additions to the Blue Streaks team, sophomores Elijah Hedges, Josh Roth, Adam Bailey, and juniors Will Kashmier and Jason Trojan.

Also defending their KRC title from the 2023 season is the girls cross-country team.

“The girls have been committed during the summer and fall practices to make their name known at state,” Fuller said.

The Blue Streaks have strong senior leadership in Lily Novelle, Keira Bogott, Anna Wickersheim, and Maddy Zarnstorff, as well as junior Sophie Sarabia and sophomore Yaxiri Juarez. Fuller is impressed, but not surprised by his veterans’ quick bond with the newcomers. He sees much improvement from the rookies, freshmen Ella Smart and Susana Marti, and sophomore Martha Baker.

The Blue Streaks began their season August 31 at the McHenry County Invitational in Johnsburg. Catch them at home for the ByrneFest, 9 a.m. Sept. 21, at Emricson Park.

PHOTOS BY ANDREW ROUSEY Anne Perez with the serve.

Daphne Olivera and Anne Perez

Gabby Parquette

Woodstock Country Club rewards college-bound staff

Established in 1916, the Woodstock Country Club (WCC) is the oldest country club in McHenry County and recently awarded scholarships to its college-bound staff members.

“The scholarship program was initiated by the new ownership group that took over the club three years ago; this is the third year for the scholarships,” co-owner Dr. Philip K. McCullough said. “We distributed a total of $10,800.00 to 18 recipients.”

Funding comes from several sources, including contributions from members and owners and a series of 50/50 raffles. Dr. McCullough has coordinated the program since its inception.

“I am an education freak, currently in my 48th year on the faculty of the medical school at Northwestern University,” he said.

Family, friends, and many from the ownership group attended the scholarship award ceremony on August 11 at the club. Recipients are attending a variety of schools, including the University of Illinois, Iowa State University, Benedictine University, and McHenry County College.

Recipient Jennifer Farrar has been a server at WCC for two years but has 15 years of experience as a server. She will use her scholarship to attend classes at Elgin Community College where she will pursue a degree in alcohol addiction counseling. She especially enjoys building relationships with the club’s members.

“They are great people to work for, a big thank you to the owners,” Farrar said. “I love working there for people who appreciate us, as it means a lot.”

Jonah Whitney has worked at the club since 2016. He is studying software design and development at MCC. Whitney is a bartender and especially enjoys serving on Tuesdays for the women’s golf league.

“I like to hang out with my ladies,” he said.

“The scholarship is a great help and allows me to return to school,” he continued. “Dr. McCullough is generous with his time and is understanding about working with my schedule even while I am raising a small child.”

“The underlying reasons for the program include recognition of the staff’s hard work, their taking care of us on the golf course and in the clubhouse, as well as recognizing the importance of their education,” Dr. McCullough said.

VOLLEYBALL

■ Aug. 26 - Marian (0-1) fell to Crystal Lake Central (1-0) 2-0 (19-25, 17-25).

■ Aug. 26 - Woodstock North (1-0) defeated Marengo (0-1) 2-0 (25-20, 25-16).

■ Aug. 27 - Marian (0-2) fell to Rockford Christian (2-0) 2-0 (16-25, 21-25).

■ Aug. 28 - Woodstock North (2-0) defeated Plano (0-1) 2-0 (25-19, 25-21).

■ Aug. 28 - Woodstock (0-1) fell to Marengo (1-1) 2-0 (14-25, 20-25).

■ Aug. 29 - Woodstock (1-1) defeated Harvard (0-2) 2-0 (25-16, 25-15).

BOYS SOCCER

■ Aug. 28 - Woodstock (1-0) defeated Crystal Lake Central (0-1) 2-1.

■ Aug. 28 - Woodstock North (0-0-1) tied with Marengo (0-0-1) 2-2.

■ Aug. 29 - Woodstock North (0-1-1) fell to Crystal Lake South (1-1) 6-1.

TUESDAY NIGHT MEN’S GOLF

■ Aug. 27 - Team standings: Rainout

Early print deadline.

No Friday, Saturday scores

Due to the Labor Day holiday The Woodstock Independent had an early print deadline and was sent out before the Aug. 30 football games.

Look for scores and county cross-country coverage next week

COURTESY PHOTO

Some of the staff members who received scholarship money from the Woodstock Country Club are pictured on the patio. Back row, left to right: Emma Antczak, Caitlin Power, Alexander Sral, Jacob Canty, Jonah Whitney, Pilar Delgado, and Jennifer Farrar. Front row, left to right: Christian Chambers, Sean Stark, Jimmy Stone, and Parker Leonard. (Not pictured: Nate Archambeau, Jacob Baun, Giselle Segura Carbajal, Alondra Flores, Sam Hoover, and Ava Kleinschmidt.)