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Survey says don’t raise taxes Respondents want other solutions to deal with D-200 bond debt By Larry Lough

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People who responded to a survey generally don’t want property taxes raised to tackle the $160-million bond debt that Woodstock School District 200 is facing. If the Board of Education does

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nothing about the debt by spring, the debt portion of the D-200 tax rate would more than double next year. “The community doesn’t want to see a sharp increase in that part of the property tax bill,” Superintendent Mike Moan said last week when the board reviewed results of the survey. “I don’t think that was a great shock to

anybody.” Most of the 1,570 respondents to the survey also: n Preferred a payoff schedule beyond the current 2032 date, despite an added cost of tens of millions of dollars. n Disagreed with “significant” cuts to staff and programs. See DEBT SURVEY, Page 2

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Restaurants seek restrictions relief By Larry Lough

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Local restaurants are in a “rough situation.” That’s the assessment of Dan Hart, owner of D.C. Cobb’s on Main Street and a former Woodstock city councilman. Food delivery and pickup can carry a restaurant only so far once weather forces the businesses to operate

indoors under present capacity limits of the state during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hart said. Food quality and the dining experience suffer when restaurants can’t seat customers, he said. Asked about a prediction that 40 percent of restaurants could fail if restrictions are not eased by winter, Hart said that was optimistic. “I see far more than 40 percent closed down,” he told The Independent. “I don’t think most restaurants can

survive with these capacity limits.” With approval of city officials, Hart last week erected a tent along Benton Street to serve the rear entrances of his tavern along with two others, The Cabin and Benton Street Tap. City Council members offered no comments last week on Hart’s proposal when the issue showed up on the meeting’s consent agenda. The proposal to shield outside

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DEBT SURVEY

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n Agreed with approaching the

debt through a combination of those options, plus use of the district $28 million budget reserve. The debt dates back to construction of three new schools in 200608, during a time of rapid enrollment growth. But the housing recession hit just as the third building, Woodstock North High School, was being completed. That all but stopped enrollment growth and ended the dramatic population increases that were supposed to bring in taxpayers to help pay off the back-loaded bond debt that is now coming due.

‘We’re not full’

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D-200’s survey had 1,570 responses to four options for addressing the $160-million bond debt.

During public comments before the board discussed the survey, resident Jason Cohn asked why it didn’t ask about closing or combining schools that are far below student capacity. “I think you’d be really shocked to hear how many people would like the merger of high schools if they’re truly only 50 percent full,” he said. Board President Carl Gilmore said that issue had been addressed in an 18-month study by a 60-member facilities review committee, which was made up of school officials and community members. Although the only closing that the committee recommended was Dean Street Elementary School, board members unanimously rejected that idea in February 2018 in the face of strong opposition by school parents. “We thought that already had been

fully discussed and rejected as an option for the district,” Gilmore told Cohn. D-200 buildings do have “excess space,” Moan acknowledged. “We’re not full by any means,” he said. The board in February 2018 did, as the committee recommended, end a lease on an administrative index and sold the administration building on Judd Street, moving administrators’ offices to an unused portion of Woodstock North High School, which was at less than 60 percent of student capacity at the time. “I don’t understand why this isn’t being brought up again,” said Cohn, who also suggested the board “get creative” and pursue a merger of athletics at the two high schools. Gilmore told him the board still had a lot of work to do.

“We’re not done by any stretch of the imagination,” Gilmore said of addressing the debt problem. “How the pieces fall into place is yet to be determined.”

Recommendation coming

Last week, the board discussed the survey along with other options. Board member John Headley wondered about a refinancing of the debt. Because “programs” is a vague term, Moan suggested there would “probably be some value” in letting the public comment on cuts to specific programs for budget reasons. But no one wanted to talk about closing and consolidating school buildings. “I thought financially it was a great idea,” member Bruce Farris said of the recommendation of the facilities review 2½ years ago. “But the community came back really opposed to it. ... That puts us in a really tough position

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n 79.23 percent disagreed or strongly disagreed to increase property taxes significantly for five years starting in 2021 as a sole means of addressing the debt. n 58.59 percent agreed or strongly agreed that the debt payment schedule should be extended by three to eight years beyond the current retirement date of 2032, even though it will increase the overall payoff by $18 million to $37 million; 23.44 percent disagreed or strongly disagreed. n 60.82 percent disagreed or strongly disagreed that the board should make “significant cuts in staffing and programming” for five years, which could involve “cutting dozens of teachers and support staff members along with raising the class size” to avoid a property tax increase. n 65.73 percent agreed or strongly agreed that a combination of methods should be used, which could include a property tax increase, extended payments, budget cuts, and use of all or some of the district’s $28 million budget reserve. Complete survey results are available at woodstockschools.gov, click “building debt” under the “school board” tab.

to financially think about solving.” Using the discussion and the survey data, the superintendent was directed to return to the board’s meeting Oct. 20 with a recommendation on how to address the debt. possibly make a profit.” A staff report to the council, prepared by Economic Development Director Garrett Anderson, suggested the enclosed tent didn’t constitute “outdoor dining” but an extension of inside seating capacity that would meet the same restrictions of indoor dining. Hart wrote that restaurant owners “are hopeful that as fall sets in the capacity and guidelines will improve.” “However, we need to be proactive and do everything we can to ensure that we can continue to be viable as a business,” the email said. “... Hopefully the city is onboard with helping us to retain some seating into the fall.”

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customers from fall weather uncertainties – and keep the street closed – through Nov. 30 was approved as part of the council’s consent agenda without a separate vote. The city had planned to remove outside dining tables and open Benton Street by the end of October. The tent was put up by Blue Peak of Batavia two days after the Oct. 6 council meeting.

Will limits be eased?

Local restaurants, whose inside seating has been limited since late March by the state’s COVID-19 restrictions, benefited from a warm summer and mild autumn to seat diners outside. A majority of restaurant business in recent months has come from outside dining, Hart said. “Most people feel more comfortable

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Workers from Blue Peak in Batavia put up a tent on Benton Street in Woodstock, which is now closed to traffic until Nov. 30 to allow D.C. Cobb’s, The Cabin, and Benton Street Tap to extend their dining rooms. sitting outside,” he said. But soon it will be too cold to seat outside, Hart said in an email to City Manager Roscoe Stelford, “and we will

be forced to only use the inside of the restaurant. With the [state’s] capacity numbers as they stand, and following social distancing guidelines, we can’t

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Anderson’s report to council members asked for their “input and direction” on Hart’s request. Approval of the council wasn’t needed, however, because it already See RESTAURANTS, Page 3

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Seth Hoadley holds up 4-year-old son Jack as daughter Jane, 6, peers into the window at M.D. Trains on the Square during Woodstock Rail Fest. The train shop provided models for display in several downtown stores on Saturday and Sunday.

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had granted the city manager emergency powers through Dec. 31 to deal with the effects of COVID-19, including “the temporary erection of tents and the creation and operation of outdoor seating, service, displays and sales.” The city manager also has authority to temporarily close streets. In an interview, Stelford said

Does not include two “probable” deaths SOURCE: McHenry County Department of Health

providing assistance to local businesses during the pandemic was a frequent topic of discussion among city leaders throughout the county at meetings of the Council of Governments. “It is a major problems,” Stelford said of businesses trying to operate under state restrictions, especially as cold weather approaches. “Everybody is trying to find an answer.” As businesses see their income decline because of the coronavirus,

Stelford said, they still have expenses to meet, as do the building owners collecting rent from those businesses. Anderson’s report noted it was “the intent of the City Administration to remain flexible, and welcome other creative solutions to seating capacity limitations as they are forwarded to us.” “If any of your readers have ideas on how we can help our businesses,” Stelford said, “we are open to listening to those.”

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Woodstock’s new director of Public Works will start on the job next week, having been chosen after a national recruiting effort by the city. Christina Betz will succeed Jeffrey Van Landuyt, who will retire in December after nearly 40 years serving the Woodstock community. According to a news release, Betz has more than 20 years of experience in public works positions, including serving as deputy director of public works for the city of Glendale, Ariz., where she supervised 180 employees and managed budgets up to $45 million. But she is no stranger to the Midwest, holding a bachelor’s

degree in environmental science from the University of Minnesota and a master’s in public administration from Christina Northern IlliBetz nois University. She also worked career positions with the city of Janesville, Wis. Betz will assume management of Woodstock’s seven Public Works divisions – streets, parks and facilities, water treatment, wastewater treatment, water and sewer maintenance, fleet maintenance, and administration. Her first responsibility, according to

the release, will be to hire a new deputy director in November. Other priority projects include overseeing the city’s $10 million streets resurfacing project for 2020; coordinating the city’s part in the state’s $57 million widening and improvement of Route 47; and planning infrastructure needs for development of downtown sites, including the cityowned former Die Cast property. “The city deeply regrets closing the final chapter of our longstanding relationship with an outstanding public servant like Jeff Van Landuyt,” City Manager Roscoe Stelford said in the release. “However, the qualifications and skill sets brought to us by Christina Betz, and her demonstrated public works management expertise, are exciting to welcome.”

IN BRIEF Naming honors 30-year service of library board member Witty The Donald Witty Reference Desk at the Woodstock Public Library was announced last week at the City Council meeting. The designation honors the memory of the 30-year library board member who died in December at age 76. He also had been a member of the Board of Education of District 200. The family donated $20,000 to the library, $5,000 of it from memorial donations.

Friends donate $10,000 toward Old Courthouse rehabilitation

Friends of the Old Courthouse presented the City Council last week with a $10,000 donation for restoration of the 1857 building. That donation brings to $40,000 the amount the organization has donated toward rehabilitation of the Old Courthouse and Sheriff’s House Funds come from the 4-year-old group’s fundraising activities

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■ Jamiel S. Thomas, 36, Harvard, was arrested Sept. 25 in the 600 block of Lake Avenue on a McHenry County warrant charging criminal damage to property. Released with notice to appear. Court date Oct. 7. ■ Renata L. Sjoblom, 57, Woodstock, was arrested Sept. 25 in the 1000 block of Lake Avenue on charges of criminal trespass to building and obstructing a peace officer. Bond $100. Released on personal recognizance. Court date Nov. 19. ■ Colin J. Kahoun, 25, Woodstock, was arrested Sept. 25 at South and Hill street on charges of driving under the influence, driving under the influence with blood-alcohol content over 0.08 percent, unlawful possession of cannabis by driver, illegal transportation of alcohol, failure to carry driver’s license on person, and improper lane usage. Bond $3,000. Released on personal recognizance. Court date Nov. 19. ■ Christopher A. Arimbado, 20, Woodstock was arrested Sept. 26 in the 800 block of East South Street on charges of improper lane usage, no valid driver’s license, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Released after posting 10 percent of $2,500 bond. Court date Nov. 20. ■ Donald C. Flesch III, 32, Kenosha, Wis., was arrested Sept. 27 at Church and Madison streets on two charges of domestic battery. Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set. ■ Jimmy D. Phillips, 57, transient, was arrested Sept. 28 in the 900 block of Country Club Road on a McHenry County warrant charging failure to

appear. Released with notice to appear. Court date Nov. 6. ■ James A. Staples, 45, Woodstock, was arrested Sept. 28 at Church and Main streets on charges of disregarding stop sign, manufacture/delivery of cannabis (30-500 grams), and possession of cannabis in motor vehicle by driver. Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set. ■ Angel L. Dejesus, 46, Wonder Lake, was arrested Sept. 28 in the 500 block of Pleasant Street on charges of failure to signal when required, driving with license suspended, and McHenry County warrant charging failure to appear. Bonds $3,000 and $2,500. Released on personal recognizance. Court dates Oct. 12 and Nov. 19. ■ Taquan T. Johnson, 19, Woodstock, was arrested Sept. 29 at Donovan Avenue and Rhodes Street on charges of no rear registration light, no valid driver’s license, and possession of cannabis in motor vehicle by driver. Bond $2,500. Released on personal recognizance. Court date Nov. 19. ■ David L. Gehrke, 43, transient, was arrested Sept. 29 in the 2000 block of Willow Brooke Drive on a charge of criminal trespass to land. Bond $100. Released on personal recognizance. Court date Nov. 5. ■ Froylan L. Vasquez-Silva, 20, Woodstock, was arrested Sept. 30 in the 1000 block of Wicker Street on charges of improper lighting, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, possession of cannabis in motor vehicle by driver, and resisting a peace officer. Bonds $100 and $2,5000. Released on personal

recognizance. Court date Nov. 19. ■ Gary L. Riley, 59, Crystal Lake, was arrested Oct. 2 on a charge of driving with license suspended and McHenry County warrants charging aggravated driving under the influence and failure to appear (two counts). Held on $25,000 bond and an amount to be set. Court date to be set. ■ Jessica L. Demars, 29, Hoffman Estates, was arrested Oct. 4 in the 1200 block of Club Road on charges of driving too fast for conditions and driving under the influence. Released after posting 10 percent of $1,000 and surrendering driver’s license. Court date Dec. 3.

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

Woodstock Fire/Rescue District EMS calls for Oct. 1-7: 66 Fire Runs Oct. 1

5:30 p.m. – Route 47 and Route 176, Lakewood, assist police or other agency; ambulance 7:35 p.m. – 2200 block of North Seminary Avenue, unintentional smoke detector activation, no fire; engine 11:53 p.m. – 400 block of South Eastwood Drive, malfunctioning smoke detector activation; engine Oct. 2

9:01 a.m. – 100 block of South Eastwood Drive, unintentional smoke detector activation, no fire; shift commander, two engines, ambulance 12:06 p.m. – 500 block of McHenry

Avenue, carbon monoxide incident; engine, shift commander, ambulance Oct. 3

9 p.m. – 200 block of Main Street, unintentional alarm system activation, no fire; shift commander, two engines, ambulance 10:35 p.m. – Bull Valley Road and Blackberry Drive, traffic accident with injuries; engine, shift commander, ambulance 11:37 p.m. – 1200 block of Club Road, traffic accident with injuries; engine, ambulance, shift commander Oct. 5

12:13 a.m. – 700 block of Irving Avenue, water/steam leak; truck, shift commander, engine, ambulance 3:42 p.m. – 1200 block of North Route 47, traffic accident with injuries; engine, ambulance, shift commander 10:04 p.m. – 2500 block of Verdi Street, carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO; engine Oct. 6

4:03 p.m. – 100 block of Queen Anne Road, unintentional transmission of alarm/ other; shift commander, truck, engine 5:17 p.m. – 100 block of South Eastwood Drive, system malfunction/other; truck Oct. 7

8:57 a.m. – 2200 block of Lake Avenue, service call/other; engine 9:26 a.m. – 1200 block of Davis Road, unintentional alarm system activation, no fire; shift commander 12:13 p.m. – 1100 block of Lake Avenue, malfunctioning sprinkler activation; truck 3:16 p.m. – 100 block of South Eastwood Drive; truck

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City Planner Darrell Moore said the application for state tax credits was made officially 0.08 seconds after the 10 a.m. earliest submission time last Wednesday. The timing is important because being first is something of a tie-breaker if all other factors are equal among applicants. “We had several people on hand in a bit of a race to see who could submit first,” Moore said about the city’s

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The city also hopes to receive an multiple submissions of the application to the State Preservation Agency. additional $1 million in federal tax He reported the quickest trigger credits for the project. finger belonged to Garrett AnderAbout $4 million in city tax increson, Please the city’s Economic ment financing funds already Votedirector for Jim of Kearns on the March 17th Republican Primaryhave Development. been spent to restore and stabilize the I am we’ll a lifelong19th resident of McHenry County. andremodMy “I have a strong inclination century buildings, andIthe wiferequest,” (Dacia) of 34 years, have will raised three children and tax eling work use a bond issue, receive the full amount we are proud Grandparents two possibly Grandchildren be credits,ofand more(soon TIF to funds. Moore said. “At every step we’re hitting three), all residing within McHenry County. My children But Moore noted the final decision our goals.” and I were County 4-H members and proudly showed Beef That amount will be not less than on pursuing the project would rest with and Swine at the McHenry County Fair for many years. My $1.25 million, Moore said, “but it could the City Council, which will consider wife and I own and operate a successful pet food company economic conditions before diving be as much as $2.1 million,”within depending McHenry County with distribution in 30 States. In intoour the more thanJennifer, $5-million remodon additional paperwork the citytoplans 2015, memorialize late daughter, we created eling. That decision, which expected to submit. The state has $7.5 million Lovey’s Foundation to provide help to various petisrescues in January hinge on available. and shelters. McHenry Countyor is aFebruary, great place could to live, work, and raise a family.contracts with prospective tenants. Awards made in December “Potentially they might to tap I am an independent thinker who places the want priorities After the third phase of the applicathe Moorehold said of council of the people over my brakes,” own. I currently the position tion process next month, anofannouncebut County he added, “It would be Chairman of members, the McHenry Transportation Committee Chairman offor the Storm Commission of McHenry County. I ment of awardsand is scheduled Dec. 14. Water great to get started.”

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am not afraid to stand for what is good for the County Residents and will not bow to threats and pressure placed upon County Board members by self-serving politicians. As a county board member, I will continue to lead with honesty and integrity by working in a transparent manner with all government bodies to increase business/ economic growth and infrastructure with attention to lowering taxes. McHenry County must alleviate property flooding. My efforts will include jointly working with the Farm Bureau; Conservation District, and Municipalities to reactivate drainage districts to eliminate drainage problems by clearing clogged waterways thus improving our home values and increase agriculture production. McHenry County must support all Mental Health organizations while addressing the needs of our growing Senior population and also continue to lower the opioid crisis and focus on other mental health issues. I find great satisfaction in working on behalf of the citizens of McHenry County and in creating an effective, cost efficient form of government that serves the people Please Votetofor Jim Kearns onCounty the March 17th Republican Primary while aiming permantly lower the Tax Levy. This is why I am running for re-election to McHenry CountyI am Board districtresident 6. a lifelong of McHenry County. I and My

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three), all residing within McHenry County. My children and I were County 4-H members and proudly showed Beef and Swine at the McHenry County Fair for many years. My wife and I own and operate a successful pet food company within McHenry County with distribution in 30 States. In 2015, to memorialize our late daughter, Jennifer, we created Lovey’s Foundation to provide help to various pet rescues and shelters. McHenry County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. I am an independent thinker who places the priorities of the people over my own. I currently hold the position of Chairman of the McHenry County Transportation Committee and Chairman of the Storm Water Commission of McHenry County. I am not afraid to stand for what is good for the County Residents and will not bow to threats and pressure placed upon County Board members by self-serving politicians. As a county board member, I will continue to lead with honesty and integrity by working in a transparent manner with all government bodies to increase business/ economic growth and infrastructure with attention to lowering taxes. McHenry County must alleviate property flooding. My efforts will include jointly working with the Farm Bureau; Conservation District, and Municipalities to reactivate drainage districts to eliminate drainage problems by clearing clogged waterways thus improving our home values and increase agriculture production. McHenry County must support all Mental

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If a lot of uncertainty hovers over the ongoing remodeling of the Old Courthouse and Sheriff’s House, at least the design of a new back entrance seems to be settled. Both the city’s Historic Preservation Commission and the Old Courthouse and Sheriff’s House Advisory Commission have endorsed a brick-and-glass design that the National Park Service also favors. The proposal would use a brick similar to that of the 1857 Old Courthouse. Another design suggested by architect Gary W. Anderson was a more modern metal-and-glass back entrance into a lobby and elevator that would serve both buildings. The Woodstock City Council, which has final approval for the design, is scheduled to resume its discussion of the design at its Oct. 20 meeting. Council members were divided last month when they considered the two proposals, so they asked the advisory

commissions to weigh in. The National Park Service is involved because it monitors rehabilitation work of historic buildings. It has given the project conditional approval, which has allowed the city to continue its pursuit of federal and state tax credits that are deemed essential to the work. The park service also has concerns about preserving some of the jail cells in the Sheriff’s House, some of which date to the building’s construction in 1887. The federal agency also wants to review landscaping, signage, lighting, and other aspects of the project.

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Last week The Independent published its Voters Guide, which contains information we hope will help people to make decisions about which candidates to vote for in the Nov. 3 election. That wasn’t unusual. We publish a guide of candidate information before every election. What was out of the ordinary this fall was that we published it four weeks before Election Day. We typically provide that information – about the candidates and their answers to our brief questionnaires – a week or two before the election. But this year was different (in yet another way). Many people this autumn are looking for alternatives to waiting in lines at the polls on Election Day, an approach prompted by coronavirus concerns. More than ever before, they plan to vote early (3,548 in McHenry County already had as of last Friday). That’s what led us to get the Voters Guide into the hands of voters earlier than ever. Early voting started Sept. 24, but the McHenry County Administrative Building in Woodstock has been the only place to cast a ballot in-person. That will change next Monday, Oct. 19, when 11 other early-voting sites will open (all of them outside Woodstock). Voting hours also will greatly increase next Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday for the next two weeks, before Sunday hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 1. We also were aware that more than 62,000 people in the county had applied for vote-by-mail ballots through last week, which the county clerk’s office began mailing out Sept. 24. Given concerns about timely delivery of those ballots to the clerk, voters are returning them early, some choosing to drop them into the secure drop box in the parking lot of the Administrative Building. (See Page 1 photo.) In fact, more than 12,000 of the vote-by-mail ballots had been cast as of Friday.

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Vote to keep your right to vote for county coroner The coroner’s office needs to remain independent of any and all outside influences to death investigations. Continuing electing the coroner in McHenry County helps to ensure separation of powers and duties of all the agencies (coroner, police agencies and state’s attorney) involved in a death investigation and eliminates any bias or outside influence from the few who would have the power to appoint the coroner. Many esteemed coroners from across Illinois spoke at the County Board meeting giving out many facts on why

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McHenry County should keep the coroner elected. In unprecedented action and with no county board approval, Chairman [Jack] Franks chose to sign the contract of a local lung doctor, Dr. [Dennis] Kellar, to evaluate the coroner’s office. Dr. Kellar has no background in death investigation or forensics, could not recall when he evaluated the office when asked by County Board member [Jeffrey] Thorsen, and failed to even date his report, which contained inaccurate and incorrect statements. I have said many times, if there was to be any independent study done of the coroner’s office it should be done by the Illinois Coroners and Medical Association. These are the experts in Illinois and

in the Oct. 28 edition, the week before Election Day, especially for those who want to vote in-person at the polls. That section, unlike last week’s, will include a list of Woodstock-area voting sites for Nov. 3. A voter who wanted to cast his ballot early called us last week with concerns about how safe and sanitary the site in the Administrative Building was. Know that you are given a paper-wrapped straw with which to cast votes on the touch-screen devices. You touch nothing. You can keep the straw. It’s never been easier to vote – and vote early. We recommend you do it, just as soon as you check out our Voters Guide.

have many decades of experience, and their board is made up of both Republicans and Democrats. Bureau County had an elected coroner, went to an appointed coroner, and then switched back to an elected coroner. Why? Because it is to keep death investigations autonomous from outside influences. As stated by [County Administrator] Peter Austin in a recent finance meeting, an appointed coroner will be more expensive to hire. Since late March of last year, Franks was supposed to bring forward a candidate 60 days, per County Board rules, after Dr. Majewski’s resignation. Franks has done nothing except be derelict in his duties and politicize the coroner’s office

for the past 18 months. When a County Board member has stepped down, it was filled. Why not the coroner? Keep your vote and the power in your hands and not give it over to other politicians. Vote NO and keep the coroner elected by you, the citizens of McHenry County! Michael Rein Woodstock Candidate for McHenry County coroner

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Banks and others say practice will enhance the quality of your smize, so practice. Besides, thinking happy thoughts is good for the mind and soul. Given the importance of mask wearing, put on your mask and practice. Maybe you can adjust or enhance your smize to more effectively communicate warmth, welcome, and joy. If you think all of this is kind of, well, not all that important, know that people in the hospitality industry – think hotels and restaurants – are training their staff members who are wearing masks to smize and with good results. Growing up, I was taught the importance of smiling, and as I write, lyrics about smiling keep popping in my head. Instead of smile, I’m thinking smize. “Smize a while and give your face a rest.” “When your smizing, the whole world smizes with you.” “Let a smize be your umbrella on a rainy, rainy day.” “When Irish eyes are smizing …” Starting this week, wash your hands, social distance, wear a mask, and share your smize. Cheryl Wormley is publisher of The Woodstock Independent. Her email address is c.wormley@ thewoodstockindependent.com.

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wearing, I was a smiler. I smiled at just about everyone whose path I crossed, hoping my smile would warm hearts and generate smiles in return. Cheryl Now that I am Wormley aware of smizing, Declarations I enjoy watching for it. The waitress who served Jim and me lunch welcomed us with a smize that conveyed enthusiasm and joy. The masked child waiting 6 feet back in the grocery store line was talking happily and smizing. A friend smized when we saw each other at church Sunday. So how does one become proficient at smizing? Well, first of all, it’s not all that difficult. In fact, a genuine smile usually moves up, causing a person’s eyes to sort of squint and also brighten. You can smize, too. Start by seeing what a smize looks like. Stand in front of a mirror and think of something that makes you happy. Let yourself feel that happiness. Smile, and watch what happens to your eyes. They will change shape and naturally light up. Next, try a fake smile and look at your eyes. No smize. Your eyes look a bit lifeless. There’s no action around them, and there’s no sparkle.

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A photo of two University of Illinois students wearing masks conveyed two messages to me last week. The first was printed on a sign they held – “It’s a great day to practicing smizing.” The second was the joy evident in their eyes. Dinosaur that I can be at times, I hadn’t read, heard or seen anything about smizing before that photo showed up in my email inbox. Intrigued, I did an internet search. Up popped all kinds of references, including a Wall Street Journal article, “How to Smize (Smile with Your Eyes) When You’re Wearing a Mask.” Jen Murphy wrote the article that had been uploaded to the WSJ website Aug. 26, 2020. Tyra Banks, a model and host of the television show “America’s Next Top Model,” coined the word back in 2009. Oxford Dictionaries lists smize as both an intransitive verb and a noun. To date, Merriam Webster hasn’t granted smize a spot in its dictionaries, but with COVID-19 and mask wearing, I’m thinking 2020 may be smize’s year for inclusion. I have missed seeing smiles. They aren’t visible behind masks. I hadn’t thought to look for smiles in people’s eyes. Until this week, I was too fixated on masks to look at people’s eyes. I’ve also missed sharing my smile with others. When I was out and about before COVID-19 and mask

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Jair Ayala is a sophomore at Woodstock High School. He is the son of Jatziri Ayala and Maria Mercado, Woodstock. “Jair’s success in class in this challenging e-Learning environment comes from his positive attitude and his motivation to self-advocate. He is willing to participate in class with his microphone to contribute feedback, ask questions, and complete group work, which is a welcome sound to teachers and students alike. What most impresses me, though, is that he seeks out information and feedback. He has been working ahead on a unit project and asked for feedback to better understand the assignment. When something wasn’t right, he didn’t give up or chalk it up to tech issues, he looked for alternative solutions to resubmit his work. A lot of this school year will challenge students to problem solve, and Jair is handling this situation with perseverance,” said one of his teachers. Jair is a member of the WHS soccer and wrestling teams. When asked who inspires him, Jair said, “My uncle (Froy), he’s been motivating me to be a successful person in the things I love doing such as soccer or any other activities. He’s the person that supports me when I need it.” When asked what makes him feel successful, Jair said, “I feel successful because it’s great when I work hard in school or activities, and at some point, it feels great when I finally achieved what I’ve been doing to accomplish that. I study, practice, complete schoolwork and homework, show up for class, and pay attention.” SPONSORED BY

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Whether Woodstock School District 200 returns to in-school instruction on Oct. 19 will depend on where COVID-19 metrics stand on Oct. 16. “If for some reason it goes red,” Superintendent Mike Moan said, “we’re not going to school. ... That’s the downside of [using] the metrics – you have to follow it.” But it’s already “code red” for one school. Moan sent an email last Wednesday to parents of Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center to tell them that school will not resume classes until at least Oct. 26 after two positive COVID-19 cases were reported among staff members this week. “Out of an abundance of caution,” the email said, “we have decided to delay the hybrid learning option for students by one week.” The Board of Education last month adopted a hybrid plan that would allow students to return to school, tentatively set for Oct. 19, if parents allow and coronavirus metrics are favorable. All students have used remote learning from home since the first quarter began Aug. 17, and that option will still be available to parents.

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The board also voted in September to follow four COVID-19 measures in determining when students should resume in-school instruction. The McHenry County Department of Health is tracking the metrics – rates of infection incidence and positivity tests, hospital admissions with coronavirus-like symptoms, and weekly increases in new cases. Those measures are publicly accessible on the department’s website each Friday with updated results from the previous 14 days, so inschool instruction won’t depend on the daily ups and downs of the metrics. “The thing we can’t do,” Moan told

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the board, “we can’t yo-yo by day.” Health officials last week set up the School Metrics Dashboard online at bit.ly/McHenrySchoolMetrics. At a board meeting last week, Moan said those metrics were “a missing piece for a while” as administrators tried to determine when it would be safe to reopen schools. The hybrid program would allow students to attend school on alternating days in combination with eLeaning. In his email the day after the Oct. 6 board meeting, Moan said the district was coordinating efforts with health officials “to promptly identify and monitor individuals who have had recent contact with the COVID19 positive individuals to prevent further spread within our school and community.” “Rather than open VDELC to hybrid learning on October 19 with the rest of District 200,” the email said, “we believe it is in the best interest of our students and staff to allow an additional week to continue to coordinate our logistical planning for reopening to best meet the needs of our students.” Moan reported the district was following guidance from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as the state and local health departments to assure “best practices and procedures to protect everyone’s health.” At last week’s board meeting, the superintendent said parents would be advised constantly of changes

that affected the school schedule. Board member John Headley urged everyone to be flexible. “It’s a fluid situation,” he said. “We’re doing the best we can with the issues and the data we have. ...”

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According to Moan’s email, Verda Dierzen – for preschool and kindergarten students – is also taking these steps to ensure safety: n Placing staff members and students who are identified as having prolonged close contact to the COVID-19 case(s) in quarantine for 14 days. Close contacts will also receive a separate notification from the Department of Health. n Ongoing monitoring of staff for signs and symptoms of illness and evaluation of reports of illnesses to promptly identify possible outbreaks. n Conducting a deep clean and disinfection of the areas impacted by potential exposure to the COVID-19 virus. n Other actions: Reminders to staff regarding social distancing requirements. “We are committed to providing our students and staff with a safe and healthy environment,” Moan wrote. “Thank you for your understanding and ongoing cooperation with our COVID prevention policies and procedures as we work to help protect our staff, students and families. “For any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.”

Iowa Class of 2024 sets new GPA benchmark

The incoming undergraduate class at the University of Iowa in Iowa City for fall 2021 has topped previous records in achievement with a higher average high school GPA, at 3.78, than any previous class, according to a news release. The average high school GPA for the classes of 2023 and 2022 were 3.76 and 3.71, respectively. The Class of 2024 has 4,530 students, 456 fewer than last year. A decrease in enrollment was anticipated because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The new class includes several Woodstock-area students enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. They are Mya Cermak of Wonder Lake and Woodstock residents Linzie Harding, Madelyn Hughes, and Samantha Stevens.

Claire Helfman enrolled at Hofstra University

Claire Helfman of Woodstock is among more than 11,000 students from around the world who are enrolled at Hofstra University, a private university in Hempstead, N.Y.

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Dulce Lopez Quintero of Woodstock has received a degree in human services leadership through the College of Education and Human Services at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh in Oshkosh, Wis.

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Holiday activities are planned around downtown Woodstock this fall, but not everything will be where you’re accustomed to finding it. A revised schedule of activities for the coming holiday season was released last week by the city. It includes no Lighting of the Square, multiple Ladies Nites Out, and Santa greeting youngsters away from his hut. “The holiday season is a time of year that is synonymous with Woodstock’s identity,” Mayor Brian Sager said in a news release. “Many individuals have worked diligently over the past several weeks to devise a schedule of events that conveys Woodstock’s warmth and welcoming spirit, while at the same time shows appropriate concern and respect for continued social distancing requirements.” Woodstock’s numerous seasonal activities are outlined below. Because details are still being developed, people should check the city’s homepage (woodstockil.org) and Facebook site for updates. n Halloween Trick or Treating continues in the neighborhoods from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. The annual event on the Woodstock Square by the businesses has been canceled this year. The pumpkin-carving contest is virtual; send photos to operahouse@ woodstockil.gov by Oct. 26. n Ladies Nites Out will be “spread out” this year for safety. Shops will offer special treats and surprises on four Thursday evenings, Nov. 19 to Dec. 17. To obtain free timed tickets, or Shop & Sip packages, call the Chamber of Commerce at 815-338-2436. n Lighting of the Square has been canceled. The Woodstock Square will feature its holiday lights beginning Nov. 27, the Friday after Thanksgiving. A virtual ceremony is planned that night, along with communitywide lighting of homes and businesses, at 7 p.m.. Shoppers are encouraged to visit the Woodstock Square. n Small Business Saturday will be Nov. 28, the annual day to show

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Woodstock’s annual Christmas parade and Santa’s appearance are a “go” this year for the afternoon of Sunday, Nov. 29. A new parade route is planned to promote better social distancing. appreciation for locally owned establishments. A festive atmosphere is planned on the Woodstock Square. n Christmas parade and Santa are a “go” this year. Cookies and milk with Santa has been canceled, and a new parade route is planned to promote better social distancing for people watching or participating. The parade will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at Woodstock WaterWorks, wind through Emricson Park, continue east on South Street, turning south on Putnam Street past Woodstock High School, and ending at Dean Street Elementary School. Only vehicles or floats are allowed (no walkers) and no candy will be distributed. Get parade entry applications woodstockil.gov. n Santa’s visits with the kids won’t be at his hut in the Park in the Square this year. From Dec. 4 through Dec. 23, Santa will be at Stage Left Café to hear what good boys and girls hope to receive Christmas Day. The Santa Hut will be set up in the Square as usual,

with signs directing families to the Opera House. Visits with Santa will be available through specific timed ticketed entry to Stage Left Café. Those timed tickets are free and can be obtained via the Opera House website, woodstockoperahouse.com, starting Friday, Nov. 26. Photos with Santa are allowed during visiting hours from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 1 to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. n Christmas Tree Walk and Gingerbread House Walk are scheduled. The Opera House’s display of specially decorated Christmas trees will be offered at no charge, in limited space with controlled entry and exiting from Nov. 27 through Dec. 23: 4 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 1 to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. The Gingerbread House Walk, produced by Friends of the Old Courthouse, is being developed virtually, with prizes available in several categories. Send a photo of any type of gingerbread house creation, and information about

its creator, to friendsoftheoldcourthouse@gmail.com by Nov. 22. n The Opera House, which has been closed throughout the pandemic, plans some types of seasonal programming as guidelines allow. That will include a modified Nutcracker Ballet, with details available soon at woodstockoperahouse.com. n 2020 holiday lights contest, sponsored by the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry, involves a decorating contest with prizes to encourage homes and businesses to outdo each other with attractive seasonal displays and an opportunity to “flip the switch” at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27. In addition, Kraft Heinz/ Claussen Pickle will sponsor a traditional search game to “Find the Pickle” hidden in retail locations, with details to be announced. For more information, email the city manager’s office at citymanager@ woodstockil.gov or call 815-338-4301.

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Transactions filed in the McHenry County Recorder’s Office Aug. 24 to 27 . ■ Residence at 651 Silver Creek Road, Woodstock, was sold by Mary L. Johnson, Genoa City, Wis., to Tara L. Mueller, Woodstock, for $125,000. ■ Residence at 726 Carlisle Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Alan Rodriguez, Woodstock, to Guadalupe Castaneda Lopez, Woodstock, for $163,000. ■ Residence at 545 Fremont St., Woodstock, was sold by Carol A. Sather, Lombard, to Sara Lemke, Woodstock, for $190,000. ■ Residence at 1222 Gerry St., Woodstock, was sold by The Lela Iduna Living Trust, Knoxville, Tenn., to Debra Ramai, Woodstock, for $279,000. ■ Residence at 261 Barn Swallow Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Rosanne Zagone-Nipko, St. Louis, Mo., to Morgan Schmitt, Woodstock, for $208,000. ■ Residence at 2421 Fairview Circle, Woodstock, was sold by D.R. Horton, Inc.-Midwest, Vernon Hills, to Jonathan P. Bator, Woodstock, for $361,310. ■ Residence at 1409 N. Madison St., Woodstock, was sold by Arturo Bernal Ortiz, Woodstock, to Juan Salazar Melgarejo, Woodstock, for $147,000. ■ Residence at 12120 Southview Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Valerie L. Swiatkowski, Woodstock, to Ian D. Sorenson, Woodstock, for $190,000. ■ Residence 1624 Walnut Drive, Woodstock, was sold by MLP LLC, Woodstock, to Joseph Theodore Sebosky, Woodstock, for $195,000.

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After living in Chicago for 20 years, Malory Scordato and her husband, Craig Dengel, are moving to Woodstock. “Woodstock is a nice balance of a small town and having everything you need within 10 to 15 minutes,” Scordato said. The couple are seen here with their daughter, Iris, outside a home on Emery Lane.

‘A hot summer in real estate’

Slow spring, mobile buyers, low rates boost Woodstock sales, price By Susan W. Murray

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In the midst of a global pandemic, Woodstock’s real estate market blazed along with the high temperatures during June, July, and August. “It was a hot summer in real estate,” said agent Rick Bellairs of Berkshire Hathaway. Pent-up demand from the spring, relocating buyers, and low interest rates combined for a 13 percent increase in the number of detached single-family homes sold between June 1 and Aug. 31 versus the same period in 2019. The average sold price shot up 12 percent over last year’s number. Moreover, what Bellairs called “a frenzied market” stretched into houses priced at $300,000 and above, long a sluggish sector. This year, houses that sold for $300,000 and above made up almost a third of sales, versus just 23 percent last year. The highest priced home sold

in 60098 in 2020 went for $1.7 million, a leap over last summer’s highest price of $1.3 million.

Buyers itching to get out

Illinois’ transition on May 29 to Phase 3 of the state’s COVID-19 recovery plan was like a starter’s pistol signaling the resumption of home sales, after what had been “nearly a full-stop at the end of March and in April,” Bellairs said. No one was more surprised than local real estate agents. “What are these people doing, wanting to look at houses?” Jose Rey, agent for Keefe Real Estate, said of his initial reaction. “Heck, yes, I was surprised,” said Jolene White, real estate associate with RE/MAX Suburban. “I couldn’t believe it.” Buyers Malory Scordato and Craig Dengel were among those who jumped. The couple have been working and living in condominiums and rentals in Chicago for nearly 20 years. With family in Woodstock, Scordato and Dengel See MARKET Page 14

Red Mill’s Kanakaris plans to remodel, open popular tavern By Susan W. Murray

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The “Thanks for 24 great years” message on the sign outside the shuttered Colemans Tavern & Grill at 823 Lake Ave. has been a forlorn reminder over the past nine months of the popular restaurant’s closing on Dec. 30. But when the parking lot was resurfaced and relined last month, loyal Colemans patrons began asking one another hopefully, “Do you know anything?” Niko Kankaris, owner of Niko’s Red Mill Tavern at 1040 Lake Ave., confirmed for The Woodstock Independent that he had finalized the purchase of the property in September with plans to reopen the locally beloved restaurant by the end of the year.

A little updating

“We want to keep it the great place it was for 24 years,” Kankaris said. That includes staples from the menu, including the broasted

chicken, and the summer volleyball leagues. At the same time, Kankaris said the “down to earth” spot would have a look that’s “a little updated.” Upgrading the kitchen equipment and TVs, as well as redoing the floors, are on the list of improvements. By spring, Kankaris said, the restaurant will have a brand-new deck and outside bar. Colemans held one of the city of Woodstock’s 25 video gambling licenses, and Kankaris plans to apply for a video gaming permit for the space. Aware of Colemans’ status as “a staple of the community,” Kankaris is inviting Colemans fans to send him menu suggestions and, as part of a possible contest, to suggest a new name for the eatery. At first, the restaurant will offer indoor dining within the limits of state guidelines, along with carryout and delivery. If the indoor dining restrictions still have a 25 percent capacity rule when the restaurant reopens, Kankaris said, he might place a heated tent outside for patrons.

COVID-prolonged process

Kankaris said he had been in

contact to buy Colemans from the Debra A. Stokovich Trust since shortly after the restaurant closed at the end of 2019. Gus Kordopitoulas, owner of Offsides Sports Bar and Grill, had planned to lease the spot from Kankaris and open Patty’s Place in partnership with Gary Castaldo. Castaldo, who works for radio station Star 105.5, has done stints in the restaurant business at Offsides, D.C. Cobb’s, and Hoops Sports Bar and Grill in Hebron. “Once COVID hit, we took a step back,” Castaldo said. Castaldo said he was “a little surprised” at the news of the reopening. He still hopes to open Patty’s Place, with Woodstock as his “ideal choice” for the new restaurant.

Coziness at Colemans

Colemans’ history predates 1996. The restaurant’s front dining room was built over a railroad dining car. That railroad car had been a small diner located closer to town before being hauled down Lake Avenue. When Barry Coleman and his brother Brian bought the tavern, the space acquired its character: the front dining room where

multi-generational families gathered for a meal while keeping an eye on the football game on a 19-inch TV built into the fieldstone wall; the bar, where regulars scattered around the horseshoeshaped bar and kibitzed with their favorite waitresses; the bar’s dining tables, where couples chatted and friends met over a burger while cheering on the Cubs or the Bears; the deck, where families relaxed and children played in the sand between volleyball matches. After Brian died on Christmas Eve in 2002, Barry continued to operate the restaurant, along with a bar in Crystal Lake that he owned with Larry Payne. When Barry closed the Woodstock location, he cited as his reasons a reluctance to enter a fiveto 10-year lease agreement at the age of 65, a desire to spend more time with his then-2-year-old grandson, and the sense that he was “spending too much time” at the restaurant. At its closing, Colemans employed 18 to 20 people. Kankaris expects to have 20 workers in the fall and winter, with 35 in the spring and summer when the deck is open. “I’m really excited that we acquired the property,” Kankaris said.

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Niko Kankaris, owner of Red Mill Tavern, stands outside the former Colemans Tavern & Grill just up the street from his restaurant on Lake Avenue. He hopes to reopen Colemans, which closed in December, by the end of the year with a new name.

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A hot time for real estate in 60098

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had always thought they would move northwest when their now-4year-old entered school. But the pandemic, followed by rioting in the city, advanced their calendar. Scordato, who said she checks out homes for sale on the real estate website Redfin “all the time,” showed her husband a Woodstock listing on her phone. “Look at this, Craig,” she said. “This is what we could be living in.” “Let’s just do this now,” Dengel told his wife. Working with Bellairs, Scordato and Dengel bought what Scordato calls “the most lovely home in Woodstock” on three acres with a pond near the All Seasons Orchard on Route 176. With their having a baby due in December, the house provides room for their growing family, and the couple can take the train downtown to their jobs in the food and restaurant industries. With multiple offers, the homebuying process was “a little intense,” Scordato said, but they will close on the property on Oct. 9.

‘Chicago moves west’

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$284,848

12%

Figures are for single-family, detached homes in the 60098 ZIP code. Figures are from MRED, Midwest Real Estate Data Scordato and Dengel represent buyers who are moving out from Chicago and the closer-in suburbs to larger properties in Woodstock. During COVID, White said, “They’ve experienced what being kept in close quarters has done to their families.” She termed this summer’s phenomenon as “Chicago moves west.” Buyers coming out from the city are able to keep their mortgage payment at the same amount while moving up “to a larger home, or with more acreage, or with a pool,” White said. Because many outdoor recreational venues are closed, White said, pools – or the opportunity to put a pool in – have become wildly popular.

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Rey said that buyers “definitely want the [extra] space” -– whether it’s more yard, more amenities, or extra bedrooms that can be turned into an office or at-home classroom. “The home is being reshaped completely in how we use it,” White said. Rich Hall and his fiancé moved to Woodstock from Jefferson Park. “We both really enjoyed the Square and all of the community surrounding the Square, with the different restaurants and bars and all of the outdoor areas,” Hall said. “Another big plus was the huge bang for the buck that Woodstock offered. We were able to buy a nice house for the same price as our smaller condo in the city.” Hall, who is an IT auditor, said his entire company had been working

from home since the lockdown began in March, a situation his company has extended indefinitely. “On the rare times that I need to go into the office, the expressway will take me directly there,” Hall said.

Record-low interest rates

Interest rates on 30-year mortgages that have been running at 3 percent or lower have enticed buyers to make a move. Rey helped buyer Mary Fawcett buy a home in Woodstock, closer to family, after her home in the western foothills of the Adirondacks sold “faster than I thought it would,” she said. Historically low mortgage rates “made it a huge game-changer for people,” Rey said. “They don’t want to miss out.” Is this summer’s housing market, in the words of Cole Porter, “too hot not to cool down”? Local agents don’t think so. When White checked listings at the end of September, more than half of the total for both attached and singlefamily detached homes were either listed as “pending” or “contingent.” “There’s no slowdown in sight,” Bellairs said. “I listed five homes this week – and it’s Tuesday.”

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Hot dogs run in family

Ferguson, whose moniker for her hotdogger year is “Ketchup Katie,” follows in the footsteps of her grandmother Nancy Keegan. During a 1957 summer break from teaching, Keegan spent the month of July promoting National Hot Dog Month, flying to western states to present their governors with gold-plated hot dogs. Having grown up with stories of her grandmother’s stint as a hot dog ambassador, Ferguson said the Oscar Mayer job “was always kind of on my radar.” And each year in

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Outfitted in some of her hotdog swag, which encompasses everything from a tracksuit to an Oscar Mayer wiener raincoat, Woodstock native Katie Ferguson poses with the Wienermobile. college, Ferguson noted, the Wienermobile parked at Mizzou on the company’s yearly trips to recruit hotdogger applicants. Ferguson counts herself a longtime hot dog fan. “It has to be Chicago-style, obviously,” Ferguson said. Her deep, dark secret? “I do like ketchup on hot dogs,” she admitted.

Job like no other

After two weeks of training at Oscar Meyer’s Hot Dog High in Madison, Ferguson hit the road in mid-July with her partner, “Relish Rachel” Aul, a Penn State graduate. Although their assigned region is the southern United States, the duo’s first jaunt was out west. During the third week of September, Ferguson and Aul took turns piloting the 60-hotdog-long Wienermobile through Salt Lake City and Denver, on their way to Oklahoma. A swing through Arches National Park in Utah pointed up one difficulty with their vehicle that Ferguson described as “a massive hunk of fiberglass” on top of a Dodge chassis.

Hotdogger Ferguson graduated from the University of Missouri in May with a bachelor’s degree in mass media communication and minors in Spanish and history. “It was hard to find parking,” Ferguson said. And once a parking spot is found, maneuvering the vehicle can be tricky.

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Six Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles traverse the U.S. at any one time, and the competition to drive one is fierce. Since 1988, the Madison, Wis.based hot dog, meat, and coldcut company has invited graduating college seniors to apply for the job of “hotdogger” – a combination brand ambassador, driver of a 27-foot-long Wienermobile, and designated waver while riding in the “shotbun” seat. Each year, 10,000 to 15,000 applicants, who must be “outgoing, creative, friendly, and enthusiastic,” vie for one of just 12 spots. So when Woodstock native Katie Ferguson, who had been through several rounds of interviews with Oscar Mayer, looked at her phone screen early one April morning and saw an incoming call from a Madison number, she “shot out of bed and started screaming.” Ferguson, a 2016 graduate of Woodstock High School, had come out of a hotdogger information session at the University of Missouri last winter with one thought: “This is my absolute dream job,” Ferguson said.

“There’s no rearview mirror,” Ferguson explained. It’s the task of the “shotbun” rider to jump out and give directions for backing up. So far, Ferguson and Aul have made stops at farmers markets, zoos, a drive-in movie, small concerts, birthday parties, and a Halloween fest. Their Wienermobile was even the pace car for an auto race in Colorado Springs. Organizing appearances falls largely to the hotdoggers, particularly now that COVID concerns have canceled many regular events, such as county fairs and fall festivals. The two make contacts from the road, scheduling promotions at places that include grocery stores and charity events. At each stop, the pair, decked out in red polos and khakis, play one of the 20 versions of the “Oh, I’d love to be an Oscar Mayer wiener” jingle, distribute wiener whistles, pose for photos, and answer questions. Typically, people who stop by want to know whether the hotdoggers drive the vehicle (yes); whether they sleep in it (no, they stay in hotels); and whether they have hotdogs (sadly, no). One hopeful fan asked whether the Wienermobile was for sale. In addition to the events, hotdoggers book radio and TV appearances, as well as newspaper interviews. “Every day is totally different,” Ferguson said. “It keeps you on your toes.” The Wienermobile is now available for another kind of appearance after hotdogger “Zach-n-cheese” proposed to his girlfriend in front of his vehicle. Last month, Oscar Mayer invited individuals to ask for a free Wienermobile appearance when they are ready to pop the question. “I want to do that badly,” Ferguson said.

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Hot diggety, dog diggety, boom!

Have you accomplished your 2020 gardening plan? When fall arrives (autumnal equinox 9/22/20), I take the time to reassess my garden plans. Did I accomplish the goals/designs I started with last fall? One of my goals has always been to have different plants in bloom every season – “continuous bloom.” Fall often is the hardest challenge, as most flowering plants require more daylight hours Nancy to bloom. Shevel I have found Gardening some wonderful native plants to accomplish my fall garden goal. I have false sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides) in bloom now. It is a tall (5 feet) bushy perennial and is filled with dozens of bright yellow flowers. It is not considered a true sunflower as it does not produce sunflower seeds. It thrives in full or partial sun. I have several pink turtlehead (Chelone obliqua speciosa) plants,

which can grow to 3 feet tall with dark green leaves and many flower spikes, each with many blooms. They prefer partial or dappled sunlight. For a partially shaded area, I have put in groupings of great blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) and also red cardinal (Lobelia cardinalis) plants. They both can get from 1- to 4-feet tall with spikes of flowers at the tips of the central stem. I was thrilled this fall when the plant I put in two years ago started to bloom. It’s a native called American burnet (Sanguisorba canadensis) and is quite unusual looking in bloom. It can grow from 2- to 5-feet tall, and the upper stems terminate in 8-inch-long white, fuzzy flowers. I think I have accomplished my fall garden plan – five plants, all in different colors. You can see these plants in the accompanying photo.

Time to divide

If looking over this year’s garden you decide you have a plant that you’d like more of, now is good time to divide them. You divide a plant when it is not flowering so it can focus all of its energy

regenerating root and leaf tissue. The general rule is to divide fall blooming perennials in the spring and spring/summer, blooming perennials in the fall. If dividing in the fall, be sure to time it for four to six weeks before the ground freezes. You can go to the following link for a spreadsheet regarding how often, when, and how to divide perennials: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/ d/1Sv07afJ8jz9h_CGA_NNdjuFcaV83BUXtT2uIsYUsNdI/edit?ts=5c

478a81#gid=1250055917 Here is a helpful link on how to divide perennials: web.extension. illinois.edu/perennials/dividing. cfm. Another way to produce more of your favorite plants is by harvesting their seeds. Always harvest from your best performing plants. It should be done on a dry, sunny day using clean, sharp scissors to cut pods or seed heads. Put them in a paper bag and label the bag – seeds will spoil in a plastic bag. At the close of the season, after the flowers have faded, the seeds will have dried and are ready for picking. Spread seeds out on a screen or paper towel and let dry out at room temperature for a week. Store seeds in a paper bag in a cool, dry spot for the winter, with the temperature around 40 degrees – perhaps the garage? Seed harvesting provides the opportunity to preserve your beautiful flowers and share with family and friends. Nancy Shevel of Marengo writes a gardening column for The Independent.

Pet Week of the

SAVING JUST ONE PET WON’T CHANGE THE WORLD BUT, SURELY, THE WORLD WILL CHANGE FOR THAT ONE PET.

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To see this pet or others or to volunteer to help walk dogs, call the shelter at:

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Temporary hours: M/W/F/SA 12 PM - 4 PM by appointment only 2500 Harding Lane, Woodstock (Off Rt. 14 at the Lake Shore Dr. traffic light)

Raina is a Lab and retriever mix available for adoption at Helping Paws Animal Shelter. She came in from a kill shelter in Kentucky as a very shy girl, but since then, her personality has blossomed! Raina has grown into a playful, adventurous girl with lots of spunk. She loves being outside and playing with her favorite humans. She is sure to put a smile on your face! If you can offer Raina a welcoming home, call the shelter to set up an appointment.

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Community volunteers are welcome to help remodeling of the newest Habitat for Humanity home in Woodstock. Workers can help on Fridays and Saturdays starting Oct. 9 at this home on Schryver Avenue for Aidez Moreno and her two children, ages 13 and 15, who now live in an apartment in Woodstock. For more information, call Habitat’s Allison Dibbern at 815-759-9002, ext. 106.

We Celebrate Woodstock Manufacturers A&A Magnetics, Inc. AdvanTech Plastics LLC Alliance Contractors, Inc American AdBag American Packaging Machinery, Inc. Arntzen Corporation Berry Global Inc. BestMetal Corporation Bigfoot Construction Equipment, Inc BTM Industries, Inc. Bull Valley Hardwood, Inc Catalent, Inc. Charter Dura-Bar, Inc.

Dordan Manufacturing Company Dougherty Enterprises, Inc. Emtech Machining & Grinding, Inc. EPS Solutions Ethereal Confections Flocon, Inc. Fox Tool & Manufacturing, Inc. Frawley LED, Inc. GAMA Electronics, Inc. Global Component Manufacturing Inc. GRO Products Groves Incorporated

Guardian Electric Manufacturing Co Guy’s E. Paper, LLC Holzlager Brewing Company Kraft Foods H.J. Heinz Company Brands LLC LandAirSea Systems, Inc. Lester L. Brossard & Co. Lindsay Metal Madness, Inc. Luster Leaf Products, Inc MAC Automation Concepts Matrix 4 Inc. Migatron Corporation Miller-Midwestern Die Co. Mommy Knows Best

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Other World Computing, Inc. Pacific Custom Components Corporation Phoenix Woodworking Corporation Precision Vision Premier Woodworking Concepts, Ltd. R&B Products, Inc. Rodifer Enterprises, Inc Royal Coil, Inc. Serien Manufacturing, Inc ShadowView Brewing Sno-Belt Industries Inc. Sotos Pallets Inc.

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Spinco Tool & Fabricating Inc Superior X-Ray Tube Company T&K Tool & Manufacturing Company VG Pallet Inc Wm. J. Kline & Company, Inc. Woolf Distributing Co Inc. ZeroNine Manufacturing Co., Inc.

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Ferguson and Aul traveled through 10 states, racking up 500 miles every week or two, depending on the schedule. In all, they expect to travel through 25 states over the course of the year. Oscar Mayer’s Madison headquarters enabled Ferguson’s parents, Todd and Susan Ferguson of Woodstock, to visit when she neared the end of her training. Periodic staff meetings in Madison will allow for more family time. Through social media contacts, Ferguson has alerted friends to her appearances with the Wienermobile. “I’ve seen someone I’ve known in every single city,” Ferguson said. Ferguson attributes the Wienermobile’s appeal to its status as “an American icon.” “It’s ludicrous, but oddly gorgeous,” Ferguson said. “You can’t help but smile when you see a massive piece of food chugging along the highway.”

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14 WEDNESDAY USED BOOK DONATION DROP-OFF TIME

Woodstock Public Library foyer 414 W. Judd St. 5 to 7 p.m. woodstockpubliclibrary.org

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15 THURSDAY

HISPANIC CONNECTIONS MEETING Woodstock Chamber of Commerce Noon 127 E. Calhoun St.

VIRTUAL CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Zoom meeting open to the public 4 to 5 p.m. Visit woodstockilchamber.com for website, meeting ID, and password.

16 FRIDAY

UPSTAGED–THE SERIES ON FACEBOOK Woodstock Square 7 p.m. Tune in on Facebook at Woodstock Opera House.

17 SATURDAY

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET

Woodstock Square 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org Music by Bad Penny at 9 a.m.

YONDER PRAIRIE WORKDAY

1150 S. Rose Farm Road 9 a.m. to noon conservemc.org

FREE 4/ALL GARAGE SALE Unity Spiritual Center 225 W. Calhoun 9 a.m. to noon 847-606-5334

ZOOM OPEN MIC OffSquareMusic.org 7 to 8 p.m.

ALFRED HITCHCOCK MOVIE MARATHON “Psycho,” “The Birds,” “Rear Window” 1, 4 and 7 p.m. Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. $7 a show woodstockoperahouse.com

18 SUNDAY YONDER PRAIRIE WORKDAY

1150 S. Rose Farm Road 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. conservemc.org

19 MONDAY GRIEFSHARE

Grace Fellowship Church Register at griefshare.org for online sessions.

20 TUESDAY

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET Woodstock Square 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org

INTERVIEW WORKSHOP

1 to 2:30 p.m. mchenrycountyworkforce.com

BILINGUAL CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Zoom meeting open to the public 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Visit woodstockilchamber.com for website, meeting ID, and password.

WOODSTOCK CITY COUNCIL MEETING Woodstock City Hall 121 W. Calhoun St. 7 p.m.

D-200 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Woodstock High School 501 W. South St. 7 p.m.

21 WEDNESDAY VIRTUAL: UNDERSTANDING CREDIT REPORTS & SCORES 7 to 8 p.m. woodstockpubliclibrary.org

22 THURSDAY

STRESS MANAGEMENT

10 to 11 a.m. mchenrycountyworkforce.com

STATE OF THE CITY LUNCHEONS 2020

Two options 11 a.m. at Offsides; 1 p.m. at Woodstock Country Club Visit woodstockilchamber.com

VIRTUAL CAREGIVER & EDUCATION GROUP

Zoom meeting open to the public 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Visit woodstockilchamber.com for website, meeting ID, and password.

To submit calendar items, email pr@thewoodstockindependent.com

23 FRIDAY

sessions.

10 to 11 a.m. mchenrycountyworkforce.com

7 to 8 p.m. woodstockpubliclibrary.org

MICROSOFT WORD COMPUTER CLASS

VIRTUAL: HOCUS POCUS TRIVIA

UPSTAGED–THE SERIES ON FACEBOOK

27 MONDAY

24 SATURDAY

Zoom meeting open to the public 4 to 5 p.m. Visit woodstockilchamber.com for website, meeting ID, and password.

Woodstock Square 7 p.m. Tune in on Facebook at Woodstock Opera House.

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET

30 FRIDAY

Woodstock Square 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org

UPSTAGED–THE SERIES ON FACEBOOK

ALFRED HITCHCOCK MOVIE MARATHON “Psycho,” “The Birds,” “Rear Window” 1, 4 and 7 p.m. Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. $7 a show woodstockoperahouse.com

WINTER MARKET AT THE FAIRGROUNDS McHenry County Fairgrounds Building D 11900 Country Club Road 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org

OffSquareMusic.org 7 to 8 p.m.

24 - 31

VIRTUAL: WITCHES AND WIZARDS OF WOODSTOCK

Saturday Oct. 24 to 31, all day woodstockpubliclibrary.org/library/page/ witches-wizards-woodstock-2020

26 MONDAY

ALFRED HITCHCOCK MOVIE MARATHON “Psycho,” “The Birds,” “Rear Window” 1, 4 and 7 p.m. Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. $7 a show woodstockoperahouse.com

TRICK-OR-TREAT

Grace Fellowship Church Register at griefshare.org for online

Resurrection Catholic Church

Woodstock Square 7 p.m. Tune in on Facebook at Woodstock Opera House.

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30 years ago – 1990

■ The Woodstock City Council voted unanimously to turn the care and display of the town’s life-size nativity scene over to the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce & Industry, the Woodstock Professional & Business Women, and Cliff Ganschow, owner of the property housing the Old Court House Inn and Jail House Pizza. ■ Barb and Dave Hahn, owners of Woodstock Dairy Queen, were chosen as contestants for “America’s Funniest Home Videos” after submitting a tape of Dave’s participation in the American Bowling Congress National Tournament in Niagara Falls.

25 years ago – 1995

20 years ago – 2000

■ Woodstock School District 200 garnered controversy for reassigning Luisa Lauf, one of its two Hispanic parent coordinators, to the new position of bilingual counselor at Woodstock High School. Many Hispanic parents and students did not take the news well, having come to trust Lauf. Dennis Harezlak, assistant principal of education and personnel services, said the change was made because the district had looked everywhere for a bilingual counselor, “and we had one right in front of us.”

15 years ago – 2005

■ The City Council passed an ordinance creating a special Class M liquor license, called a “retailer special permit,” requiring any business wishing to serve customers free alcoholic beverages at a public event to obtain a liquor license at a cost of $100 per event.

10 years ago – 2010

■ Students at Prairiewood Elementary and Creekside Middle schools, under the direction of art teachers Jeriel McGinness and Chuck Jones, created a mosaic of the district’s motto, “Children First.” “This is a wonderful example of some of the phenomenal things our teachers and students are doing in our schools,” D-200 Superintendent Ellyn Wrzeski said.

■ After 14 varsity games spanning more than a season, the Woodstock North High School varsity football team won its first game, beating Hales Franciscan High School 28-18. ■ Mayra Mendoza, a freshman at Woodstock North High School, celebrated her quinceanera at St. Thomas the Apostle, Hispanic Ministry, Crystal Lake. The reception was at the McHenry County Fairgrounds. ■ The City Council unanimously approved a $12,775 contract to have The Care of Trees, Crystal Lake, hang lights in the downtown for the holidays. The council also approved snow removal contracts, having budgeted $90,000 for that purpose.

5 years ago – 2015

■ After rejecting a more extensive ban, the City Council voted 6-1 to prohibit smoking in the Park in the Square. The original proposal would have prohibited smoking throughout the Woodstock Square – including on streets and sidewalks surrounding the park as well as on Main Street. ■ Tequilaville Cantina & Grill, 135 Washington St., had a new chef. Tyler Smith had previously applied his culinary prowess at the former Munch Restaurant, which had closed in July. Smith had completely revamped the Tequilaville’s menu. “We went from traditional-styled Mexican menus to more of a gourmet flair,” Smith said.

1 year ago – 2019

■ In his annual State of the City address at a meeting sponsored by the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Mayor Brian Sager said the city of Woodstock was in a “very, very strong financial position” with a $35.9 million balanced budget for 2019-20 and a AA+ bond rating. He reported the office of Economic Development was tracking 116 business projects of new construction, relocation, or expansion. ■ Five Woodstock businesses were among 17 finalists for the 2019 Business Champion awards presented by the McHenry County Economic Development Corp. Among the six finalists for businesses with more than 100 employees were American Ad Bag and Associated Electrical Contractors. Among four finalists for companies with 24 or fewer employees were Fox Tool & Manufacturing, BTM Industries, and Ethereal Confections.

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SHIRLEY MECKLENBURG 2,000.00; IAN ETHAN CASE 2,000.00; ELIZABETH VARUGHESE 2,000.00; MCGRATH CONSULTING GROUP INC 2,000.00; THE CHICAGO BAR ASSOCIATION 2,000.00; KATHLEEN BONIFAZI 2,000.00; MAJORIE WOLTER 2,000.00; 1300 EASTWOOD LLC 2,000.00; MARK BROWN 2,000.00; RICHARD POLIZZI 2,000.00; OVATION ARTIST GROUP 2,000.00; NEOFUNDS 2,046.45; SUPERIOR 2,095.06; TOM LAFONTAINE 2,100.00; LA MICHOACANA MIA CORP 2,124.10; KENNETH A BOWMAN 2,125.00; KII ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC 2,135.00; COLUMBIA PIPE & SUPPLY COMPANY 2,143.06; BELLA’S BOUNCIES 2,150.70; E.H. WACHS 2,157.32; CERTIFIED BALANCE AND SCALE 2,163.00; JIM HENRY INC. 2,167.34; RICHARD PETER 2,184.00; WOLD PUCK RATE 2,192.37; CITY OF WOODSTOCK - PETTY CASH 2,192.88; CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT 2,194.26; JOHN WINZENREID 2,200.00; ROTARY CLUB OF WOODSTOCK 2,202.00; COUNTRY WELL & PUMP INC 2,240.00; KIRCHNER FIRE EXTINGUISHER 2,248.75; SRO ARTIST, INC. 2,250.00; ALTAN 2,250.00; POLYDYNE INC 2,250.00; DANIEL SIMMONS 2,255.00; CHERRY TREE INN BED & BREAKFAST 2,268.00; FOXCROFT MEADOWS, INC. 2,282.70; DWIGHTS AUTO BODY 2,336.40; ADCO SIGNS 2,345.00; JMH CHIMNEY 2,380.00; WOODMASTER FENCE 2,385.00; NORTH SHORE WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT 2,400.00; ANDERSON LOCK 2,403.57; KOLZE’S CORNER GARDENS, INC 2,404.39; LESLIE BEHRNS 2,420.00; WINDY CITY CLEANING EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES 2,434.33; KATHLEEN ZANK 2,442.50; PETRA 2,467.00; INFOGROUP LIBRARY DIVISION 2,500.00; MCHENRY COUNTY HEATWAVE SOFTBALL 2,500.00; MELLENCOUGAR 2,500.00; GARDNER MULCHES & LANDSCAPING 2,520.00; CARDINAL TRACKING 2,528.90; JONDON 2,540.86; SAMS CLUB 2,550.63; RUSSELL HENNING 2,560.00; M & G GRAPHICS 2,587.61; LINDA POHLMAN 2,604.39; TARA CALABRESE 2,662.00; WYATT GRABOW 2,690.00; APWA 2,780.00; IHLS-OCLC 2,812.13; PAUL CHRISTENSEN 2,813.85; LACAL EQUIPMENT 2,814.69; EMILY KAPLAN 2,854.25; BURRIS EQUIPMENT COMPANY 2,861.56; TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PROTECTION 2,885.00; NORTHERN PUBLIC RADIO 2,890.00; DTN LLC 2,909.50; MCHENRY EXCAVATING INC 2,915.00; US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE 2,938.30; SANITARY PLUMBING AND HEATING 2,950.00; GARNET ROGERS 2,950.00; BULL VALLEY GOLF CLUB 2,992.00; JAZZ ON THE SQUARE 3,000.00; N-TRAK GROUP 3,000.00; CARL WOLFSON 3,016.00; IN THE SWIM C/O CORTZ INC 3,033.24; OLLIS BOOK CORPORATION 3,034.51; FIRST PLACE PROMOTIONS AND AWARDS 3,051.89; PIPE VIEW 3,063.75; DAHM ENTERPRISES INC 3,090.00; RC JUGGLES 3,100.00; RC TOPSOIL INC 3,100.00; NEVA E. LISS 3,117.00; RUSH TRUCK CENTER, HUNTLEY 3,121.36; SNAP-ON INDUSTRIAL 3,181.14; NIERMAN LANDSCAPE & DESIGN 3,200.00; OTIS ELEVATOR CO., INC. 3,200.00; ELIZABETH LOPEZ 3,220.00; RALPH’S GENERAL RENT-ALL 3,249.65; YOUNG MASTERS MARTIAL ARTS 3,290.00; CHOPS PHOTOGRAPHY 3,335.00; TIMBER POINT TREE SERVICE 3,400.00; TIM HICKS 3,414.46; TAPCO INC 3,420.01; SKILLS FIRST SOCCER 3,425.00; WORK ZONE SAFETY 3,456.40; TODAY’S UNIFORMS 3,465.75; CORKSCREW GYMNASTICS

AND SPORT 3,470.00; PUBLIC INVASIONS INC 3,500.00; THE LOVEMONKEYS 3,500.00; GROUP H ENTERTAINMENT LLC 3,500.00; EMO PHILIPS 3,500.00; HERB POPINSKI 3,500.00; KEEFE REAL ESTATE 3,500.00; JAN KAYSER 3,511.47; FARM & FLEET C/O SYNCHRONY 3,527.89; MITCHELL1 3,540.00; SCHMIDT PRINTING 3,605.00; INA SEALCOATING 3,605.00; KRUEGER INTERNATIONAL INC 3,607.83; CHAS. HERDRICH & SON, INC. 3,621.50; T.O.P.S. IN DOG TRAINING CORP. 3,628.00; A PLACE TO SHINE MUSIC 3,673.25; KATE’S KARS AND TRAILER SALES INC 3,678.00; CLC LUBRICANTS 3,696.00; WOODSTOCK COMMUNITY CHOIR 3,700.00; COURTNEY SLINKO 3,728.95; LION HEART ENGINEERING P C 3,735.59; AGENCY FOR PERFORMING ARTS 3,750.00; AGENCY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 3,750.00; LEE JENSEN SALES CO 3,775.50; DAHME MECHANICAL INDUSTRIES 3,796.00; MUNICODE 3,800.00; MOBILE FLEET SERVICES 3,813.55; WATER SERVICES 3,865.00; THERM FLO, INC. 3,887.72; PIONEER CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES 3,950.00; WAYGOOD PRODUCTIONS LLC 4,000.00; PATTI VASQUEZ 4,000.00; P. F. PETTIBONE & COMPANY 4,011.15; JULIE, INC. 4,061.91; C.O.P.S. & F.I.R.E. PERSONNEL TESTING 4,134.39; SPECTRUM CONTRACTING CORPORATION 4,140.00; CINTAS CORPORATION 4,220.68; LEROY VAN DYKE ENTERPRISES LLC 4,250.00; FORTUNE ENTERPRISES LLC 4,250.00; TRAVAIL D’AMOUR PRODUCTIONS 4,250.00; CORE DISTINCTION GROUP LLC 4,250.00; UNIVAR USA INC 4,261.40; BUCK BROS, INC. 4,285.86; THOMPSON ELEVATOR INSPECTION 4,347.00; WOODSTOCK FARMER’S MARKET 4,400.00; GAELIC STORM LLC 4,400.00; RAY O’HERRON COMPANY, INC. 4,470.00; B & Z ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, 4,491.51; PARADISE ARTISTS, INC. 4,500.00; BAKER & TAYLOR CONTINUATION ACCOUNT 4,503.45; ADAMS BROS. GARAGE DOORS 4,516.00; MIKE HARRIS MASON CONTRACTOR, INC. 4,550.00; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SECURI 4,620.36; MAILFINANCE 4,624.28; THE BUCKINGHAMS MUSIC LTD 4,678.00; JOHN HOCKERSMITH 4,721.00; JOHN P. BYARD 4,770.00; CHICAGO COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE, INC. 4,810.82; TEI LANDMARK AUDIO A DIVISION OF TAPED E 4,819.60; KEN SEVERA 4,850.00; WAL-MART COMMUNITY 4,880.61; BOTTS WELDING SERVICE 4,933.48; SWANK MOTION PICTURES, INC 4,974.00; PENWORTHY COMPANY 4,998.10; WOODSTOCK GROUNDHOG DAYS COMMITTEE 5,000.00; AL PIERSON 5,000.00; JAKES DIOGUARDI & ELIZABETH ANNETTI 5,000.00; JIMMY WEBB MUSIC LTD 5,000.00; ANNA GARZA 5,063.25; OVERDRIVE INC 5,084.68; THIRD MILLENNIUM ASSOCIATES, INC 5,085.87; DUANE PEIFFER 5,111.24; JILL FLORES 5,137.00; BILLY GOAT LAWN CARE INC 5,175.00; CHICAGO PUBLIC MEDIA INC 5,232.60; GOVCONNECTION, INC. 5,340.78; GOLD MEDAL IDEAS 5,352.50; AFLAC REMITTANCE PROCESSING 5,353.40; TRIBUTE MASTERS, LLC 5,390.08; ANITA JOHNSON 5,396.75; ROCK ‘N’ KIDS, INC 5,411.00; FRIENDS OF THE OPERA HOUSE, INC. 5,452.72; ENVIRONMENTAL DYNAMICS, INC. 5,800.00; INTERTRADE USA COMPANY 5,816.22; WESTECH 5,853.96; CL GRAPHICS 5,880.00; GRAINGER 5,886.28; MARK CESARONI 5,900.00; CONTROL SERVICE INC 5,961.48; FOX

VALLEY CHLORINATING 6,000.00; DAVID G. ETERNO 6,037.50; 1ST AYD CORPORATION 6,112.85; MERCY HEALTH SYSTEM 6,128.00; DENNIS CHRISTIE 6,148.55; STERLING CODIFIERS, INC. 6,152.00; COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 6,160.00; REICHERT CHEVROLET & BUICK 6,246.34; MIDWEST POWER INDUSTRY INC 6,415.00; G. FISHER COMMERICAL CONSTRUCTION INC 6,466.00; A. D. STARR 6,522.92; DORNER COMPANY 6,634.00; SHERWIN INDUSTRIES, INC. 6,661.20; QUBIT NETWORKS 6,755.75; DOSSIER SYSTEMS 6,873.00; LIFEGUARD STORE, INC. 6,887.50; ULINE ATTN: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 6,900.29; TODAYS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INC 6,940.36; SMITH ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS INC. 6,967.59; MUSICAL THEATER CHARITIES OF WOODSTOCK 7,037.13; JOSE M. ZAMORANO 7,125.00; HOMER INDUSTRIES 7,200.00; MC CANN INDUSTRIES, INC. 7,324.73; DEMCO INC 7,327.18; COPY EXPRESS, INC. 7,450.37; JUDITH BROWN 7,458.00; INTERSTATE BATTERIES OF NORTH CHICAGO 7,587.28; LIBRARIES FIRST 7,619.00; PRODUCERS CHEMICAL COMPANY 7,649.10; WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENT 7,693.75; GALE/ CENGAGE LEARNING, INC 7,727.67; MODERN SIGN DESIGN INC 7,800.00; M.G. SERVICES LANDSCAPING 7,800.00; JC HEAVY EQUIPMENT REPAIR & WELDING 7,812.81; THE FLOLO CORPORATION 7,816.72; MEADE 7,916.50; HICKS GAS 7,983.72; UNIFORM DEN EAST, INC 7,999.39; ROUND WOUND SOUND 8,000.00; MCHENRY COUNTY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS 8,007.00; MCHENRY COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUR 8,200.00; WIRFS INDUSTRIES INC 8,383.82; ULTRA STROBE COMMUNICATIONS 8,414.04; TOM CAREY MUSIC INC 8,609.43; EVERGREEN IRRIGATION, INC. 8,619.24; UNDERGROUND PIPE AND VALVE, CO 8,712.00; BLUE PEAK 8,787.00; H R STEWART INC 8,800.00; MOLLY O’CONNOR 8,862.50; PREFERRED XTERIORS 8,875.00; MANHARD CONSULTING, LTD 8,900.00; JOSIE PALA 8,946.25; BILLY’S CUSTOM FLOORING 9,000.00; SUBURBAN LABORATORIES 9,000.00; FLEMING ARTISTS 9,000.00; KOSSON TALENT LLC 9,000.00; NORTH EAST MULTI-REGIONAL TRAINING 9,125.00; O’REILLY AUTO PARTS 9,152.74; THE DAVENPORT GROUP 9,213.00; MILLER ENGINEERING CO. 9,227.68; RUBINO ENGINEERING INC 9,450.00; PIANO MAN PRODUCTIONS 9,785.53; WOLD ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS 9,847.58; HARTWIG PLUMBING & HEATING INC 9,861.00; EBY GRAPHICS INC 9,903.00; U. S. POSTMASTER 9,934.87; CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER FOR SCIENCE & 10,000.00; PAMELA MCDONALD 10,024.25; MC HENRY COUNTY COLLECTOR 10,118.28; CALATLANTIC HOMES 10,200.00; AMERICAN VACTOR SERVICES 10,477.50; COMCAST 10,541.81; HYDROTEX 10,557.75; MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENT 10,668.08; MJ PLUMBING INC 10,857.92; PDC LABORATORIES, INC. 10,879.90; BULL VALLEY FORD 10,946.95; GHD SERVICES INC 11,000.00; STAN’S OFFICE TECHNOLOGIES, IN 11,323.86; NORTH-WEST DRAPERY 11,334.00; MIDWEST MOZART FESTIVAL INC 11,522.39; DENO BURALLI, JR. 11,628.41; PROQUEST INFORMATION & LEARNING 11,688.96; AMAZON 11,814.05; DAHM TRUCKING, INC 11,910.00; TELCOM INNOVATIONS GROUP LLC 12,401.21; VALUE DISCOUNT FLOORING 12,650.45;

HACH COMPANY 12,663.72; WILL ENTERPRISES 12,668.77; GASKILL & WALTON 12,800.00; HOLIDAY RADIANCE LIGHTS 12,800.00; WATER TOWER CLEAN & COAT, INC. 12,900.00; ADVANCE AUTO PARTS 12,923.46; HAAS SERVICE SYSTEM 13,000.00; R. A. ADAMS ENTERPRISES, INC. 13,036.79; ANDERSON 13,633.72; WOODSTOCK POWER EQUIPMENT, INC 13,730.87; LAKESIDE INTERNATIONAL LLC 13,787.46; SHAW MEDIA 14,001.18; IMAGE ONE FACILITY SOLUTIONS, INC 14,028.00; RANGER REDI MIX INC 14,414.00; GRANICUS 14,417.11; AUTO TECH CENTER INC 14,539.69; CROWN RESTROOMS 15,092.00; POOLBLU 15,184.83; EBSCO INFORMATION SERVICES PAYMENT PROCE 15,248.94; HI VIZ INC 15,274.00; WOODSTOCK CHILDRENS SUMMER THEATER 15,280.19; FASTENAL COMPANY 15,374.47; BLUE RIDGE SOLUTIONS 15,407.60; SOLENIS 15,426.00; RECORDED BOOKS, LLC 15,662.31; RW GATE COMPANY 15,803.00; GAVERS COMMUNITY CANCER FOUNDATION 15,898.00; MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC 15,912.00; U. S. POSTAL SERVICE CMRS-POC 16,000.00; ILLINOIS EPA FISCAL SERVICES #2 16,000.00; LIONHEART CRITICAL POWER SPECIALISTS INC 16,135.70; VISIT MCHENRY COUNTY 16,200.00; MIDWEST TAPE 16,338.20; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 16,770.00; VERMONT SYSTEMS, INC. 17,033.91; SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORP. 17,237.53; KATHLEEN FIELD ORR & ASSOCIATES 17,952.00; ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICE 18,636.91; DIRECT FITNESS SOLUTIONS, LLC 18,765.00; CITY ELECTRIC SUPPLY 19,861.10; VERIZON WIRELESS 20,128.05; SUNSET 20,300.00; MORROW BROTHERS FORD INC 20,540.00; JWC ENVIRONMENTAL 20,555.90; WATER SOLUTIONS UNLIMITED 20,880.00; UNUM LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 20,974.30; WOODSTOCK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMB 21,524.10; BREUER METAL CRAFTSMAN INC 22,500.00; CLARK BAIRD SMITH LLP 22,607.50; BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY SPECIALTY INSURANCE 22,928.10; USA BLUEBOOK 23,092.27; JTM ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS IN 23,189.50; TESKA ASSOCIATES 23,484.43; HARVARD/WOODSTOCK ENTERPRISE ZONE 24,000.00; WOODSTOCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 24,577.62; HOUSEAL LAVIGNE ASSOCIATES 24,780.00; AFFINITY CHEMICAL LLC 24,874.19; BAKER & TAYLOR 25,489.30; TICKET RETURN LLC 25,948.00; CDW GOVERNMENT, INC. 26,290.06; TRUGREEN PROCESSING CENTER 26,464.00; CABAY & COMPANY, INC 26,977.02; CLEAR CHANNEL OUTDOOR INC 27,885.00; BONNELL INDUSTRIES, INC 27,985.71; QUILL CORPORATION 28,073.48; CALL ONE 29,062.67; EVANS-MASON INC 29,302.00; AMERICANA LANDSCAPE GROUP INC 29,572.30; HEALTH AS WE AGE 29,695.00; NORTH SUBURBAN LIBRARY 29,796.24; PROMOTE WOODSTOCK 29,809.09; CORRECTIVE ASPHALT MATERIALS LLC 29,856.20; NIR ROOF CARE 29,858.00; CURRAN MATERIALS COMPANY 30,042.39; SIKICH LLP 30,330.00; K-TECH SPECIALTY COATINGS INC 30,802.54; TKB ASSOCIATES INC 31,354.00; BULLDOG PROPERTY SERVICES 31,684.64; STATELINE TECHNOLOGIES 31,830.00; LAND CONSERVANCY OF MCHENRY COUNTY 32,421.45; MCHENRY COUNTY DIV OF TRANSPORT 32,510.75; COMMUNITY PLUMBING COMPANY 32,647.03; CAL

ATLANTIC HOMES 33,400.00; FOX VALLEY FIRE & SAFETY CO. 34,605.95; EXCAVATING CONCEPTS, INC. 34,817.50; UMBRELLA TECHNOLOGIES 35,000.00; WOODSTOCK FINE ARTS ASSN. 35,478.47; WOODSTOCK LUMBER COMPANY 35,554.32; DELL MARKETING LP 35,581.91; MENARDS 36,897.77; HUB INTERNATION MIDWEST WEST 37,583.33; MANUSOS GENERAL CONTRACTING 37,600.00; VIKING CHEMICAL COMPANY 39,324.66; STANDARD EQUIPMENT COMPANY 40,942.64; R3 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 40,949.20; STUDIO GWA 41,095.30; BLOOMSBURG CARPET INDUSTRIES INC 41,470.50; GRO HORTICULTURAL ENTERPRISES 42,720.00; CONCENTRIC INTEGRATION LLC 43,223.84; GLOBE CONSTRUCTION INC 43,520.00; WOODSTOCK HARLEY DAVIDSON, INC 44,373.69; ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LLC 46,413.11; CIVIC SYSTEMS, LLC 46,440.00; MR. DAVIDS FLOORING INTERNATIONAL LLC 48,856.10; CLARKE ENVIRONMENTAL MOSQUITO MANAGEMENT 49,402.00; JUDITH SVALANDERS SCHOOL OF B, LTD 54,907.23; JOYCE A NARDULLI LLC 60,000.00; LAYNE CHRISTENSEN COMPANY 61,211.50; NICOR 61,564.70; INDEPTH GRAPHICS & PRINTING 63,120.69; WOODSTOCK MUSICAL THEATRE CO 64,635.91; METROPOLITAN INDUSTRIES, INC. 65,082.61; MCHENRY CO BROADBAND FIBER NETWORK 67,548.00; CORE & MAIN 69,910.46; UNITED LABORATORIES 71,008.36; MIDWEST PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP 71,096.24; PREFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS 74,936.34; FMPLUS-GREEN LTD 76,398.96; BAXTER & WOODMAN, INC. 81,332.51; UPLAND CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE LLC 81,679.50; BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS 85,553.02; SKC CONSTRUCTION INC 90,000.00; NISRA 96,875.00; SYNAGRO TECHNOLOGIES INC 108,327.80; TOWNSQUARE PLAYERS 109,108.12; UMB BANK NA ATTN: CORPORATE TRUST 116,100.00; CURRIE MOTORS FLEET 116,708.00; A5 GROUP INC 122,969.47; JOHNSON PAVING 124,220.53; GEOSTAR MECHANICAL, INC. 128,825.34; ETHEREAL CONFECTION 150,000.00; WATER RESOURCES, INC. 160,341.74; SJOSTROM & SONS INC 160,943.26; HAMPTON, LENZINI & RENWICK INC 164,212.19; WOODSTOCK FIRE & RESCUE DISTRICT 165,260.04; HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK 167,314.48; GAVERS ASPHALT PAVING 169,321.90; CONSERV FS 169,744.12; CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY 172,675.60; ZUKOWSKI ROGERS FLOOD MCARDLE 179,541.07; JX TRUCK CENTER - ROCKFORD 184,625.00; PLOTE CONSTRUCTION INC 212,272.83; MIDWEST SALT LLC 231,500.04; MORTON SALT 234,377.27; CITY OF WOODSTOCK 234,700.81; WOODSTOCK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 200 235,469.24; COMMONWEALTH EDISON 258,782.94; BULLEY & ANDREWS MASONRY RESTORATION LLC 295,023.00; DIRECT ENERGY BUSINESS 326,055.10; MCMRMA 632,050.00; UMB BANK N.A. ATTN: TRUST FEES 690,043.31; CITY OF MCHENRY 771,273.48; MDC ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 1,327,491.86; POLICE PENSION FUND WELLS FARGO BANK 1,342,221.28; GESKE & SONS 1,485,663.04; UMB BANK 1,727,945.64. (Published in The Woodstock Independent October 14, 2020)L11095

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 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 WOODEN MOLE ENGRAVING located at 4202 EAST LAKE SHORE DR., WONDER LAKE IL 60097. Owner Name & Address: JOHN F. DUNCAN 7724 BEACH DR., WONDER LAKE IL 60097. Dated: SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent October 7, 2020, October 14, 2020)L11094

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NOTICE OF SELF-STORAGE SALE Please take notice Red Dot Storage 6 Woodstock located at 2105 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock, IL 60098 intends to hold an auction of the goods stored in the following units in default for non-payment of rent. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storageauctions.com on 11/3/2020 at 9:30 am. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Laura Vodnansky Units #220, #301, #338, & #433; Terry Alva Unit #704; Christine Stafiej Unit #237; Ashli Stout Unit #937. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions

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NOTICE OF SELF-STORAGE SALE Please take notice Red Dot Storage 78 - Woodstock located at 740 Washington Rd., Woodstock, IL 60098 intends to hold an auction of the goods stored in the following unit in default for non-payment of rent. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storageauctions.com on 11/3/2020 at 9:30 AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Sara Howard Unit #219; Maria Cazares Unit #069; Michelle Stayduhar Unit #130. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. (Published in The Woodstock Independent October 14, 2020)L11097 ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on OCTOBER 8, 2020, 2020 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 SUMMIT DESIGNS GROUP located at 2750 FAIRFAX LN., LAKE IN THE HILLS IL 60156. Owner Name & Address: CHRISTINA YOLICH 2750 FAIRFAX LN., LAKE IN THE HILLS IL 60156. Dated: OCTOBER 8, 2020 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 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 RANSOM WOODWORKING located at 606 HICKORY RD, WOODSTOCK IL 60098. Owner Name & Address: DOUGLAS W. ANDREWS 606 HICKORY RD, WOODSTOCK IL 60098. Dated: SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent October 14, 2020)L11099

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on OCTOBER 6, 2020 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 DOUBLE DIPP’D CUSTOM DIP POWDER located at 1174 FOXGLOVE LANE, MARENGO IL 60152. Owner Name & Address: TRACY HESS 1174 FOXGLOVE LANE, MARENGO IL 60152. Dated: OCTOBER 6, 2020 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent October 14, 2020)L11100

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 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 TypedAnswers located at 4806 Key Lane, McHenry, IL 60050. Owner Name & Address: Ilya Sobolevsky 4806 Key Lane, McHenry, IL 60050. Dated: SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 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 GRAPHIC PLANNERS located at 223 N. SCHOOL ST., CARY IL 60013. Owner Name & Address: TIMOTHY ALLEN and CHERYL ALLEN 223 N. SCHOOL ST., CARY IL 60013. Dated: SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent September 30, 2020, October 7, 2020, October 14, 2020) L11092

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY-IN PROBATE Case No. 20PR000273 In the Matter of the Estate of LAURA CALDWELL Deceased CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of LAURA CALDWELL Of: WOODSTOCK, IL Letters of office were issued on: 9/22/2020 to: Representative: ELIZABETH KAVENY ONE PRUDENTIAL PLAZA 130 E RANDOLPH ST STE 2800 CHICAGO, IL 60601 whose attorney is: WAGGONER LAW FIRM 4 N WALKUP AVE CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014 Claims against the estate may be filed within six months from the date of first publication. Any claim not filed within six months from the date of first publication or claims not filed within three months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditor, whichever is later, shall be barred. Claims may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court at the McHenry County Government Center, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois, 60098, or with the representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to his attorney within ten days after it has been filed. /s/KATHERINE M KEEFE (Clerk of the Circuit Court) (Published in The Woodstock Independent September 30, 2020,

SPORTS

Oct. 14-20, 2020

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Sports NN SCOREBOARD NN FALL CLUB BASEBALL Oct. 3 - Woodstock Heat 13U ran off with the lead late in the game in a 6-5 victory over LITH Gold. The Woodstock team racked up nine hits. Owen Neuzil, Cayden Leonard, and AJ Cohen all managed two hits for Woodstock. Drew Barrette led Woodstock with two stolen bases, and the team had 11 in all. Oct. 4 - Woodstock Heat 11U stole the lead late in the game in a 21-15 victory over SCA Slam Deubel 11U. Elijah Hedges got the start for Woodstock, and the team totaled 16 hits. Jacob Fifer, Frank Cohen, Cooper Hacker, Rian Hahn-Clifton, and Carson Halihan each racked up multiple hits. Eight players stole at least two bases. Oct. 6 - Woodstock Heat 13U took the lead late to defeat LITH Gold 10-6. Down 6-5 in the bottom of the fourth inning, Cayden Leonard doubled, scoring two runs. Levi Perrotta led Woodstock with two hits. On the mound, Owen Neuzil surrendered five runs on three hits over two innings, striking out two. The team stole 14 bases during the game as four players stole more than one. Ian Slepcevich led the way with three.

Look what you’ve been missing

Updated spectator policy allows parents a peek By Sandy Kucharski

SANDY@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM

District 200 announced an update to its sports spectator policy that allows fans to attend home events beginning Oct. 1. While safety precautions and protocols must still be followed, the updated policy allows fans a chance to watch and cheer on their athletes in this unprecedented sports season. In a news release, D-200 cautioned, “As much as this opportunity is a welcomed one and offers a return to a sense of normalcy, it still requires great attention to detail and a selflessness mindset.”

GIRLS GOLF Sept. 29 – Marian Central Catholic girls golf team placed fifth in the East Suburban Catholic Conference meet at Inwood Golf Course. Marian senior Lauren McNulty placed second in the individual standings. BOYS GOLF Oct. 6 – Woodstock co-op golf team placed fifth in the regional tournament in Mundelein, ending a successful season and winning the KRC.

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Woodstock North runner Jorge Aragon trots through Emricson Park Oct. 6 when the Thunder hosted a costume run against Marengo. No scores were kept during the meet.

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Coaches have responded favorably to the policy change and have seen a boost in morale and motivation. “It was fun,” WHS head crosscountry coach Jay Fuller said about having fans at the meet. “It felt like cross-country again, with cheering and yelling.” Despite the fact that the crosscountry team primarily competes in public parks, Fuller complimented parents for diligently following the distancing rules. Woodstock North head crosscountry coach Cas Creighton said her athletes responded positively to the presence of fans, and she noticed that several runners had Billy Nolan spo dramatic improvements in their green wig an rts a Joker-like d make-up. times.

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Post-season plans

The Woodstock North High School girls tennis team continued as a Kishwaukee River Conference powerhouse Oct. 10, winning its fourth consecutive conference title. Defeating conference opponents Marengo, Johnsburg, and Woodstock High School, the Thunder scored several points in every flight and used the team points to win the championship outright. The championship conference lineup was as follows: 1st singles: Sophia Ferru

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team lost to Cary-Grove 65-62.

GIRLS TENNIS Oct. 7 – Woodstock North High School defeated Grant Community 5-2. Oct. 10 – WNHS won the KRC Conference Tournament with 18 points.

COMING UP Marian boys and girls cross-country – ESCC championships Oct. 17 at St. Viator, Arlington Park WHS and WNHS boys and girls cross-country – KRC championships Oct. 17 at McHenry Township Park, Johnsburg.

GIRLS SWIMMING Oct. 7 – Woodstock co-op swim

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK

Woodstock High School senior Abigail Heidtke has been a member of the Woodstock swimming team since her freshman year. She has not only been a good swimmer, she is also a strong team leader, supportive of all her team members, demonstrates good character, and is an outstanding student academically. Abigail is a four-year varsity letter winner and was voted captain by her fellow teammates her senior year. Abigail is an upstanding member of our team, the school, and the community. She will go above and beyond for those around her. She is dedicated, works hard and sets her mind on achieving goals. Provided by Coach Renee J. Walker.

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