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‘Aggressive’ street work ahead City Council to consider $10 million bond, 3-cent fuel tax By Larry Lough
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Woodstock would see a $10 million street improvement program in 2020 under a plan the City Council is expected to consider next month. That plan includes the sale of a general obligation bond that would
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nearly a quarter of the city’s 119 miles of streets. An ambitious streets program was a focus of Mayor Brian Sager’s State of the City speech last month. The mayor said at last week’s meeting that doing more street improvements was a “primary priority” for the
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be paid off with income from the recently increased state gasoline tax and a proposed city fuel tax of 3 cents a gallon. The council last week launched the program when it approved almost $950,000 for engineering services to prepare for extensive resurfacing work next year that would affect
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Public Notice 24 Puzzles
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Harold Wittig, an Army veteran of the Korean War, salutes during the playing of the national anthem at a Veterans Day program last Friday at Northwood Middle School. More photos on Page 15.
Evolving housing plan gets airing By Larry Lough
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Plans for Founder’s Crossing housing development downtown continue to evolve as the proposal’s next appearance before the Woodstock City Council approaches. Developers have had three meetings in the past week to explain their
latest revisions, and a fourth is scheduled this coming Saturday morning. City Council’s advance agenda shows the preliminary plat for the development north of the Metra station will be considered next week. But the plan has been pulled from council agendas before. The last time developers showed up at a council meeting, the proposal
was sent back to the Plan Commission, which now has voted three times to recommend the council reject the plat. “If we didn’t believe in this, we would have left,” said Rhonda Rawson, partner in Chicago-based Nuvo Realty Group, which hopes to develop the former Die Cast factory site.
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council. “Even if you put $2-2.5 million on an annual basis into street improvement,” Sager said, “it still doesn’t get you where you need to be.” He said “a major injection of funds” into streets would improve local quality of life and economic development for the city. Deputy Mayor Mike Turner said he was “glad to see us continuing down this path and taking this step.” The bonding plan for street work had also been the topic of “multiple discussions” of the council, the mayor said, and at a council work session in September.
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Work in 2020 would be part of a five-year streets program, according to City Manager Roscoe Stelford. “There’s likely to be another bond issue,” he said two days after the
council meeting, “to allow us to continue to be aggressive.” Stelford told the council the city staff was now planning for years two through five of the program. The engineering work, which got underway the day after the council meeting, will determine where the program goes in 2021 and beyond with “underground infrastructure” as well as streets. “We’re trying to be smart about this,” Stelford said. “Year one should set us up for success.” The city doubled its street improvement budget – to $2 million – last year after increasing the local sales tax by 1 cent in the fall of 2017. But a Pavement Management Report indicated the city would have to spend at least twice that much each year to avoid a decrease in the overall “pavement condition index” of local streets. “To complete this significant increase in street improvements
for 2020,” city documents say, “the approach will need to be a little unconventional.” Contract approval last week with engineering firm Hampton, Lenzini & Renwick of Elgin was preliminary to council votes that are planned for December to issue the bonds and establish the local motor fuel tax. From there, according to city documents, the “aggressive schedule” foresees seeking bids in January or February “to lock in contract unit prices and contractor schedules”; completing engineering and site investigation work in April; selling bonds in June; and offering incentives for contractors to complete the work before the end of 2020.
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“We’ve had so much pushback.” She met with small groups of residents – five attended the first meeting Nov. 6 – along with Nuvo real estate developer Spero Adamis to answer questions about the project. A more hostile group was among the dozen people at the second session the next day. Rawson, an architectural designer, explained that the latest plan removed five homes from the plan to create more parking and green space in the development. She showed a layout with 78 small-lot, single-family homes plus two apartment buildings with 16 units each.
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‘Not for downtown’
Rawson often had no answers for the detailed questions – some of them obscure – that residents raised. And she and Adamis admitted they did not know they would have to comply with building restrictions in city ordinance for the Woodstock Square Historic District. “People in this community take historic design very seriously,”Allen Stebbins, former president of the Woodstock Historic Preservation Commission, told the developers at the Nov. 6 meeting. Stebbins said their development’s design wasn’t right for the Square’s historic character. “It’s a lovely subdivision,” he said. “It would look great on the outskirts of Woodstock, but not downtown.”
condition to outlast the expected lifespan of the pavement improvements, city documents say. Pavement cores and soil borings also will determine whether the road base will support the resurfacing work. Because Woodstock is a “home rule” city, no voter referendum is required to create a local fuel tax. That tax is projected to bring in about $300,000 a year to help pay for an estimated $636,600 annual payment on the bond, according to city documents. The recent 19-cent-a-gallon increase in the state gasoline tax is expected to provide the city with an additional $340,000 a year. The engineering expense was approved 6-0 in a single vote with several other items on the meeting’s consent agenda. Other than Sager and Turner, no other council member commented on the program.
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Architectural designer Rhonda Rawson points out features in the latest plan for Founder’s Crossing. Recent revisions have reduced the number of homes while increasing parking and green space. The developers also said they would be more receptive to including a retail component – if they could find the right business – on the first floors of the apartment buildings. Adamis said up to 4,000 square feet could be available for retail and commercial use. Members of the Plan Commission have been critical because the proposal was residential only, not mixeduse development as called for in the downtown development plan that the
City Council adopted in January. “We’re open to trying it because people want it,” Adamis said. “But it’s contingent on a long-term lease. “I don’t think it’s the right site for retail. I do want to build retail, just not on that site. You need rooftops for retail.” Consideration of the preliminary plat is part of the advance agenda for the council meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at City Hall.
As part of Lighting of the Square activities, the public is invited to show local holiday spirit to local National Guard personnel stationed in Afghanistan. The annual event will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, throughout the downtown area. Working with the Family Readiness Group, the city will place donation boxes around town for items requested by soldiers, including DVDs, PS4 games, coffee, coffee filters, and other items listed on the boxes. Beginning Monday, Nov. 18, boxes will be placed at City Hall, Woodstock Public Library, and Woodstock Recreation Center for donations through Sunday, Dec. 1. Financial donations in the form of checks payable to Family Readiness Group will also be accepted. To help with shipping costs, Casting Whimsy tea shop on Main Street is offering a “chari-tea” donation of $1 a cup of tea sold from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29. For more information, email Krista Coltrin at kcoltrin@woodstockil.gov.
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Money from Woodstock’s tax increment financing district will help to redevelop this building at the northeast corner of Judd and Benton streets, which was part of Timothy J. Dacy’s farm implements business in the late 1800s. agreement to provide tax increment finance funds for work at Benton Place, historically known as the Dacy
Block, at Judd and Benton streets. The 133-year-old building had already received $5,000 in TIF funds through
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Woodstock has a new seven-member City Arts Commission to “support and promote” the community “as a premier arts center and destination.” Creation of the commission, proposed by Mayor Brian Sager, was approved last week by the City Council. “I truly believe that an Arts Commission will go a long way to help us forward the interest and the support that’s important to many of our artists,” Sager said, “and the vision we’ve established in the city of Woodstock in terms of upholding arts and culture in the larger community.” With the advice and consent of the council, the mayor will appoint six members and a chairman to threeyear terms. The commission will serve as an advisory body to the council “in artsrelated matters, including long-range planning, resource allocation and coordination with the [city’s] comprehensive plan,” city documents say. In other business, the council: n Approved a redevelopment
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the façade improvement program. The proposed $350,000 building rehabilitation will allow reimbursement of up to $100,000 for design and engineering costs. n Granted waivers of the city’s moratorium on liquor licenses to allow two businesses, FasTacos and Carniceria La Esperanza, to apply for Class A-2 restaurant liquor licenses. The city has no limit on the number of A-2 licenses. Both businesses said they would not also seek a video gambling license. n Hired Stiles Inc. of Loves Park, the lowest of five bidders, for up to $19,762 to remove three underground fuel tanks at a former gasoline station at 830 Lake Ave., across from the Woodstock Recreation Center. The city is working to buy the property, according to documents, but needs to know the level of contamination at the site. Reimbursement for costs will be sought through the state’s Leaking Underground Storage Tank program. n Spent $17,000 to buy a sliver of property at Madison and South streets from BMO Harris Bank for construction next year of a roundabout where those streets intersect with Lake Avenue. The cost also includes a temporary construction easement on a separate sliver. Negotiations continue for easement on three other parcels from neighboring landowners.
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OBITUARIES Dylan Torres, 24 Dylan Torres, 24, of Woodstock, Ill., passed away Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, after a long battle with addiction. Dylan was born Aug. 8, 1995, in McHenry, Ill., to Rudy and Natalie Torres. Dylan woke up fighting his addiction every single day and always found it in his heart to give his all to his Dylan family, his church, Torres and his community. He loved his family and all those around him. He was a dedicated member of his church and enjoyed helping others through kindness. In a society that turns its back on those in greatest need, he was a beacon of hope for so many. Dylan was an addict, but that did not define his life.
His legacy is one of persistence, tenacity, love, compassion, and a firm belief in Jesus Christ. Dylan is survived by his parents, Natalie Torres and Rudy and Amy Torres; siblings, Chloe Jean (Russell) Crandall, Ryley William Torres, and Charlotte Mae Torres; grandparents Beverly and Rudy Rivera and Marilynn Russell; close friends Cole Newman and Ed Schoolcraft; and many relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his grandparents Rudy Torres Sr. and William Hazen. Visitation was Thursday, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m. with a service that followed at 4 p.m. at Christ Life Church, 13614 W. Jackson St., Woodstock, Ill. For information, contact the Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney funeral home at 815-338-1710 or visit slmcfh. com.
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Lights were being strung through the trees in downtown Woodstock last week to prepare for the annual Lighting of the Square Nov. 29.
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■ Kelvin G. Gonzalez-Guilfucci, 30, Woodstock, was arrested Nov. 2 in the 1600 block of South Eastwood Drive on charges of no valid driver’s license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and expired registration. Held on $2,500 bond. Court date Nov. 21. ■ John F. Gonzalez, 38, Woodstock, was arrested Nov. 2 in the 800 block of Prairie View Lane on two counts of domestic battery. Bond and court date to be set. ■ Jose P. Ortiz-Perez, 25, Woodstock, was arrested Nov. 4 in the 1700 block of Woodside Drive on a McHenry County warrant charging failure to appear. Held on $5,000 bond. Court date to be set. ■ Cody R. Elders, 26, Antioch, was arrested Nov. 4 in the 200 block of Church Street on charges of operating an uninsured motor vehicle, improper lane usage, and illegal transportation of alcohol, and a Bexar County, Texas, warrant charging manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance. Held without bond. Court date Dec. 20. ■ Christian F. Flores-Ortiz, 22, Wonder Lake, was arrested Nov. 5 at Irving Avenue and Olson Street on charges of operating an uninsured motor vehicle, disobeying a stop sign, and resisting a peace officer, and McHenry County warrant charging failure to appear. Released after posting 10 percent of $3,000 bond plus $100 cash bond. Court dates Nov. 21 and Dec. 19. ■ Matthew S. Kolberg Jr., 29, transient, was arrested Nov. 5 in the 200 block of North Benton Street on a charge of criminal trespass to property. Held on $100 cash bond. Court date Dec. 19.
■ John D. Dudley, 48, transient, was arrested Nov. 7 in the 1200 block of Walden Oaks Drive on a charge of criminal trespass to property. Held on $100 cash bond. Court date Dec. 5.
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■ Sean F. Grandrath, 26, was arrested Oct. 30 on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, improper traffic lane usage, battery/physical contact, and assault. ■ Matthew E. Hedlin, 51, Woodstock, was arrested Oct. 30 on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia and two counts of possession of controlled substance. ■ Alexander C. Metschke, 52, Woodstock, was arrested Oct. 30 on charges of possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. ■ Michael F. Gaudio, 51, Wonder Lake, was arrested Nov. 3 on charges of failure to notify of damaged/unattended vehicle, failure to reduce speed, improper traffic lane usage, and expired registration. ■ Aiden L. Smith, 22, Wonder Lake, was arrested Nov. 3 on a charge of possession of controlled substance. ■ Kurt B. Gruenfeld, 38, Woodstock, was arrested Nov. 3 on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and improper use of designated lane. ■ Christina A. Huerta, 36, Woodstock, was arrested Nov. 4 on charges of possession of controlled substance and driving on suspended license. Charges are only accusations of crimes, and defendants are presumed innocent
until proved guilty.
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Fire Runs indicates units dispatched and what was found at the scene. Ambulance calls of Woodstock Fire/Rescue District are reported here in number only. Ambulance calls Oct. 31-Nov. 6: 69 Fire Runs Oct. 31 12:43 a.m. – 11600 Catalpa Lane, malfunctioning alarm system sounded; engine Nov. 1 1:39 a.m. – 15300 block of St. Patrick Road, building fire; chief, shift commander, ambulance, two tenders, engine, truck 3:36 a.m. – 800 block of North Seminary Avenue, carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO; engine 8:31 a.m. – 2000 block of North Seminary Avenue, gas leak (natural or LP); truck, shift commander 1:51 p.m. – 300 block of Leah Lane, unintentional alarm system activation; shift commander, truck 7:56 p.m. – 900 block of Clay Street, unintentional smoke detector activation, no fire; shift commander, ambulance, truck, engine 8:02 p.m. – 600 block of Borden Street, arcing/shorted electrical equipment; engine Nov. 2 6:59 a.m. – 1300 block of Sunset Ridge Road, off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire; engine, shift commander 7:02 a.m. – 8600 block of Coral Street,
Wonder Lake, assist police or other agency; engine 7:36 a.m. – 400 block of West Jackson Street, unintentional smoke detector activation, no fire; shift commander, engine, truck, ambulance 6:24 p.m. – 2500 block of Applewood Lane, assist invalid; truck 6:38 p.m. – Irving Avenue and Eastwood Drive, traffic accident with no injuries; engine, ambulance, shift commander Nov. 3 1:06 a.m. – Route 176 and Dunham Road, Marengo, traffic accident with injuries; ambulance 12:14 p.m. – 14400 Kishwaukee Valley Road, unintentional smoke detector activation, no fire; shift commander, engine, ambulance, truck Nov. 4 11:07 a.m. – 2200 block of Lake Avenue, unintentional transmission of alarm; engine 11:47 a.m. – 2200 block of North Seminary Avenue, assist police or other agency; shift commander 8:10 a.m. – 9900 block of Main Street, Hebron, assist police or other agency; truck Nov. 5 7:49 a.m. – N473 Zenda Road, Lake Geneva; cover/standby; ambulance 11:18 p.m. – 400 block of West Metzen Street, Harvard; assist police or other agency; truck, chief Nov. 6 9:18 a.m. – 500 block of West Jackson Street, arcing/shorted electrical equipment; truck 10:02 a.m. – 400 block of South Eastwood Drive, gas leak (natural or LP); truck
Café at Metra depot reopens Riverside Bakery in McHenry at first, but Doran expected the full menu would be available soon. “We’ve had a lot of excitement on our Facebook page,” Doran said. The café’s reopening means commuters will again enjoy the convenience of having the train station open, providing access to its public restrooms. It was that convenience that sometimes created problems for Doran and her staff as loiterers lingered inside the station. Doran commended the Woodstock Police Department for its quick response to calls for assistance. Woodstock Police Chief John Lieb said he and his officers were
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Train commuters will find the depot café has reopened.
committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all businesses to operate.
City Council told pensions liability grew in past year
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Community members, veterans, faculty, staff, and students stand for the presentation of colors during the ceremony at the annual Veterans Day recognition ceremony Friday at McHenry County College.
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McHenry County College serves between 100 and 150 student veterans, and the school offers many services and programs designed to support those students. Many of them attended the college’s annual Veterans Day recognition ceremony Friday, Nov. 8. According to a news release, community members, student veterans, faculty, staff, and guests attended the event, which featured a keynote speaker, patriotic music performed by MCC’s faculty brass quintet, and a presentation of the colors by a combined
service color guard. The keynote speaker, Col. JD Willis of Crystal Lake, served in the U.S. Air Force for 26 years, most recently as the deputy director of Intelligence, Oper- Retired Col. ations, and Nuclear JD Willis Integration for Technical Training, Headquarters Air Education, and Training Command at the Randolph Air Force Base in Texas. Willis’ talk honored the legacy, sacrifice, and bravery exhibited by those who serve, according to the release,
and focused on the common bond that has united America’s veterans across centuries. “These programs help student veterans feel a sense of connectivity, and promote an understanding of issues pertaining to those with military experience,” said Judi Cameron, MCC instructor of anthropology, and adviser for the Student Veterans of America Chapter at the college. “Our annual Veterans Day ceremony is a wonderful opportunity to show our gratitude and honor our country’s military veterans.” Among the school’s services is a dedicated veterans’ resource center on campus.
Because 2018 was a “bad investment year,” Woodstock’s pension liabilities increased, but neither is in bad shape. That was the report the City Council heard last week from Jim Savio, partner in Sikich LLP accounting firm, about the city’s audit for fiscal year 2018-19. He reported that the city’s liability had increased in both the police and municipal employees pension funds. But the IMRF account is still “very well funded” at 83 percent, he said, and the police pension at 61 percent is “strong,” better than average, and should not pose a problem as long as the city continued to make its obligated contributions each year. The audit information is available on the city’s website, woodstockil. gov. At the Nov. 5 meeting, the council also approved a two-year extension of its auditing agreement with Sikich. In other business, the council paid $52,000 for a 2020 Ford F-350 pickup truck and $93,332 for a 2020 Ford F-550 dump truck with a “snow fighter” package, plus $7,000 for installation of a snow plow. The trucks were bought through the Suburban Purchasing Contact, which the city uses for many vehicle purchases.
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After a two-month hiatus for revamping, the Church St. Café came back with a soft opening on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Café manager Kim Doran said the business at 90 W. Church St. would maintain hours of 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Those hours serve commuters who board the train to head to work and keep the café open for locals who like to use it as a gathering place for breakfast or lunch. While the café will not be open regularly after 1 p.m., Doran plans to
have one of her food trucks – either Pixie Dawgs or the Ginger Armadillo – in the adjacent parking lot some afternoons beginning around Dec. 1. She asked her patrons to check the café’s Facebook page for food truck updates. Aside from its regular hours of operation, the café is available for special events and private parties. Doran, who also runs a catering enterprise, said she already had two private events scheduled for the Church St. Café. The eatery’s daily focus, Doran said, will be on breakfast items and homemade soups. The café will have limited items, including pastries from
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Many people in Woodstock seem perplexed that the retail choices in their city of more than 25,000 residents are, in some respects, more limited now than when the local population was barely half that much. That was the case in 1987, the year The Woodstock Independent was founded. Pre-Christmas advertisements in the November and December edition were evidence of the plethora of local retailers around Woodstock. Men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing shops. Shoe stores. Sporting goods. A hardware store with a generous toy department. All downtown. None of which we have today. That was the lament of many among a few dozen citizens who took part last month in focus groups conducted by the city’s Economic Development staff. The idea was to find out what Woodstock needed – in terms of products and services – to be “complete.” Repeatedly, the answer was stores the city once had: the above-mentioned retailers, plus a bakery, a butcher shop, a “white tablecloth” restaurant, a full-service hotel. But the retail sector in Woodstock (and elsewhere) has endured major changes over the years: first because of national discount retailers who set up on the edge of town to offer a better price (usually at the expense of service) than downtown specialty shops could; then from online shopping from home, with its unmatched selection of products at a discount and “free” delivery. As Ceal Schroeder observed as she prepared to retire and close her Thoughtfulness Shop downtown, the store does not have as much foot traffic as when it opened in 1998. The younger generations shop differently, she observed. Two developers have recently told local officials about the current challenges of retail as Woodstock tries to realize the goals of its relatively new downtown development plan, which calls for construction of residential units on the periphery of the Square along with new commercial space. In both cases, the developers have said banks won’t finance construction of retail space on pure speculation that some businesses will want it. Commitment from tenants is needed first in the form of long-term leases. Some folks still believe it’s a matter of “build it and they will come,” but financiers seem not to be convinced. George Hahne, the city’s business development coordinator who conducted the focus groups, says the results of his exercise prove the demand for specific business offerings in Woodstock. That, of course, is not the only factor in determining whether they come here. But, let’s hope it proves to be a deciding one.
City’s final leaf pickup is tomorrow, and fall is when the OCD really kicks in.
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Philanthropy Day about those local connections
Nov. 15 is National Philanthropy Day – a day set aside to celebrate the daily contributions individuals and organizations make to countless causes and missions across the world. Locally, this day is of particular importance to the Community Foundation for McHenry County (CFMC), as it is our mission to philanthropically address the needs of McHenry County by providing leadership, granting resources, stewarding assets and fostering awareness. Perhaps you’ve heard our tagline, “Connecting people who care with causes that matter.” When it comes down to it, that is what philanthropy is all about – connections. Neighbors helping neighbors. Community members
joining hands as donors, volunteers, residents and families with a shared stake in McHenry County. These connections bridge socioeconomic divides and inspire us to envision a supportive and inclusive quality of life for everyone who calls McHenry County “home.” Last year, the Community Foundation for McHenry County helped fuel 82 service organizations with over $2.2 million in grants. Our donors come from all walks of life but share the common hope that their contributions will make a positive impact in the lives of others. At CFMC, we see the difference philanthropy makes every day – it’s an incredibly tangible thing that can be seen on faces and felt in the hearts of thousands of McHenry County residents who have a place to turn when
they need it most. Shelter from the cold. Food for a hungry belly. Health care in times of illness. Or sometimes, a friendly face, open arms, and a safe space that reminds us all, despite our surface differences and personal struggles, what the word “community” really means. We hope you will join us in celebrating National Philanthropy Day and are inspired by the connections that make McHenry County the strong, vibrant and special place it is. Steve Middaugh board president Marcey Sink community engagement director The Community Foundation for McHenry County
who died in the Holocaust. It’s chilling to even try to imagine such cruelty and so much heartache, suffering and death. I shuddered as I subtracted first dates from second dates – children, teens, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, elderly. Each name and the dates were beautifully handwritten. I missed the floor above where pictures drawn by Jewish children were displayed. Unfortunately, it wasn’t part of our tour. I regret not seeing them. Highlight No. 2 was watching brother-in-law Russ connect with his Czech roots. His grandmother was born there and immigrated to the United States as a young woman. Russ was on a quest to enjoy some of the liver dumpling soup he remembered eating at her house when he was a boy. He found it and bread dumplings, cooked cabbage, and svickova. Russ’ memories of seeing a portrait of Jan Hus in his grandparents’ house added extra meaning to our tours that included a statue and numerous references to Hus. He was a 15th century Czech religious reformer, who the Czechs proudly uphold as leading the way for Martin Luther. I feel blessed to have opportunities to see other parts of the world, meet people, see historic sites, and eat all kinds of food, but there’s no place like home. Cheryl Wormley is publisher of The Woodstock Independent. Her email is c.wormley@thewoodstockindependent. com.
CONTACT INFO FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin Chicago office 230 S. Dearborn St. Suite 3892 Chicago, IL 60604 312-353-4952
Gov. J.B. Pritzker Chicago office James R. Thompson Center 100 W. Randolph St., 16-100 Chicago, IL 60601 312-814-2121
McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks 6903 S. Grant Hwy. Marengo, IL 60152 815-334-4224 (work) jdfranks@co.mchenry.il.us
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth Chicago office 230 S. Dearborn St. Suite 3900 Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 886-3506
State Rep. Steve Reick District Office 1072 Lake Ave. Woodstock, IL 60098 815-880-5340
Woodstock Mayor Brian Sager 121 W. Calhoun St. Woodstock, IL 60098 815-338-4302 mayor@woodstockil.gov
State Sen. Craig Wilcox District Office 5400 W. Elm St., Suite 103 McHenry, IL 60050 815-455-6330
Dorr Township Supervisor Susan Brokaw 1039 Lake Ave. Woodstock, IL 60098 815-338-0125 supervisor@dorrtownship.com
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood Woodstock District Office 666 Russel Court, Suite 309 Woodstock, IL 60098 Woodstock office: 815-527-9533
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and 49 crew. It was several times bigger than the Gage Marine boats on Lake Geneva. But was it a ship? I opted for boat, since we were on a river and the com- Cheryl mon reference to Wormley a trip like ours is Declarations “river boat.” The Danube looked blue twice in the nine days we were traveling it. Both times, I was standing on one of its bridges in the late afternoon with the sun low in the sky. I can only imagine Johann Strauss II being inspired to write “The Blue Danube” waltz by a similar late-afternoon view of the river. Austrians love his waltz and the river. In addition to Budapest, Vienna and Prague, we visited Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia; Linz, Austria; and Passau and Regensburg, Germany. I always keep a log while traveling, so I have pages of amazing sites and memorable encounters. I’ll share two. While in Prague, we watched the astronomical clock do its thing at 11 a.m. First installed in 1410, it is the third oldest of its kind and the oldest still working. We saw St. Vitus Cathedral and the castle grounds, too. But the site that is most vivid and holds my heart was Pinkus Synagogue. The walls are covered from floor to ceiling with row upon row of names and birth and deportation dates of more than 78,000 Bohemian and Moravian Jews
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Yes, I was away again. This time on a Danube River cruise. I had five traveling companions – my husband, Jim; sisters, Nann and Lois; brother-in-law Russ; and Nann’s friend Sandy. We started in Budapest, where we learned we were pronouncing the city’s name incorrectly. It’s spoken as if there’s an H after the S – so Budapesht. That was the first of three names of European capitals we would visit and learn we were not pronouncing as the people do. Vienna is Wien – with the W having the sound of our V. And, Prague is Praha. I suppose there’s an explanation. But how would we feel if the folks from another country decided on a different name for Washington, D.C.? As you might imagine, we saw plenty of old stuff, with cathedrals trumping just about everything else. There was a cathedral commanding the highest point of the city center of every town where our boat tied up. They had high ceilings, stained-glass windows; statues, statues, and more statues; and organs with thousands of pipes. The organ at St. Steven’s in Passau, Germany, took the prize for the most pipes – 17,974. We heard it briefly as people gathered for Mass. Its music filled the cathedral’s great expanse. With the Danube at the lowest point in towns, we found our way easily through the very narrow, usually cobblestone streets from the cathedrals back to the boat – always taking the street that headed down. That brings up a wondering. Were we traveling on a boat or ship? The craft we were on had 155 passengers
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Emphasis on reading
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With three “exemplary” schools and academic growth scores that outpace statewide results, Woodstock School District 200 is pleased with its recent “report card” from the state. Three elementary schools – Dean, Mary Endres, and Prairiewood – earned the state’s designation of “exemplary” on the 2019 Illinois School Report Card. That means they were in the top 10 percent of schools statewide in growth and competency. Scores were based 95 percent on testing in reading, math, and science from this past spring in grades three through 12. Attendance accounts for 5 percent. Seven local schools were given a “commendable” rating, while only
Award-winning children’s author and illustrator Margarita Del Mazo offers creative writing advice to sixth-grade dual-language students at Creekside Middle School. She also conducted a writing workshop last week at Northwood Middle School, where she taught students about the narrative writing process – developing characters, setting plot, and other fine points of storytelling. The Spanish author has published more than 20 children’s books in 16 languages.
‘Not time to relax’
Districtwide, D-200 students scored a competency rate of 46.4 percent in reading, compared to 37.4 statewide; 32.2 percent in math, compared to 32 percent statewide; and 52.9 percent in science, compared to 48.3 percent statewide. While the competency scores seem low, Moan said, they must be considered in relation to schools statewide as a “snapshot” of one test on one day. But it helps educators identify areas for emphasis. “Scores are not where they can let you sit back and say everything’s going great,” the superintendent said. “It’s not a time to sit back and relax.” That is especially true for a group of black students at Northwood, where that subgroup “did not do as good a job as it should,” Moan said, and additional attention will be paid to them. But he said the scores were puzzling because a similar subgroup at Creekside, D-200’s other middle school, made good progress. Data from the 2019 Illinois School Report Card is available at woodstockschools.org/ILreportcard.
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A Woodstock woman has been named one of two 2019 Distinguished Alumni by McHenry County College. The college and Friends of McHenry County College Foundation named Susan Kirby of Woodstock and Shawn Tegtmeier of Crystal Lake as winners for “extraordinary contributions to their fields and the community.” Kirby is the co-owner and controller at Associated Electrical Contractors of Woodstock. She was one of three AEC executives to navigate the buyout Susan of the company Kirby in 2015. Kirby graduated with an Associate of Science degree from MCC, then continued her education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Since 2015, she has been a member of the Education to Empowerment (E2E) program of Friends of MCC Foundation, which provides scholarships, mentoring opportunities, and sustainable financial commitments to future female leaders in McHenry County and beyond. Tegtmeier obtained a microcomputer skills certificate and an Associate of Applied Science degree in computer information systems. She went on to earn a Fitness Instructor Training certificate from MCC and is now a full-time certified personal trainer at Northwestern Medicine Health and Fitness Center. The women were honored at the Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony at the annual President’s Dinner at the college Nov. 8.
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Most encouraging was the district’s progress in English Language Arts – a combination of reading and writing. The state’s report showed D-200 students averaged 9 percent growth over the previous year, compared to state growth of 1 percent. Moan said that progress reflected a “continuation of efforts” to focus on reading skills, which included a new curriculum in recent years for elementary and middle schools. “We’re making considerable growth,” Moan said. “Students have been working hard [as have] the teachers and the parents.” He also credited the district’s duallanguage program with ethnic subgroups districtwide outperforming schools statewide in literacy. Math scores in D-200 schools showed 3 percent growth year-overyear, compared to 0 percent statewide. The increase in the literacy score also was the highest among school districts in McHenry County. Moan said the district expected those scores to see continued growth with the recently announced Everyone Reads program for second-graders. District 200 students also outpaced their peers’ growth in math with a
3-percentage-point growth while the state averaged no growth. Dean’s high rating was due in part to a significant jump in reading scores over one year – from 32 percent to 47 percent competency. Math scores at Mary Endres increased by 8 percentage points, to 44 percent competency.
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Northwood Middle School was rated “underperforming” based on a small subgroup – 27 students – who “didn’t make enough growth,” Superintendent Mike Moan said.
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Nancy Amacende is a senior at Woodstock North High School. She is the daughter of Rafael and Carmen Amacende, Woodstock. “Nancy has worked hard at WNHS the past four years. She is a senior now and is excelling in all her classes. She loves singing in the school choir and is hoping to pursue a career in music,” said one of her teachers. Nancy was chosen as one of the “Student of the Month” award recipients at WNHS for September. She has been a member of Best Buddies for four years. Nancy enjoys her history, math, and English classes. Outside of school she attends St. Mary’s Church, where she enjoys singing. Nancy loves to listen to Anna Kendrick songs to learn more about singing. Nancy has been inspired by Mrs. Aldrige because she is “innocent, caring, and would never hurt a fly.” When asked what makes her feel successful, Nancy said, “My parents have always been there for me, they are supportive and help each other out, and we keep our house spotless and clean as a whistle. I hope one day the future will be better for everyone where we will be safe.”
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Beatles books author to offer insights on Lennon, McCartney
Tracking down stories
Rodriguez grew up in a house full of books and describes himself as “a history geek.” His interest in Beatles songs acquired an academic bent, prompting him to track down the stories behind the music. “In the 1970s, there were very few books on the Beatles,” Rodriguez said. He had to assemble information “piecemeal,” which gave his research “the aspect of the challenge” that appealed to his academic side. Interestingly, while the Beatles were remarkably accessible to the press, Rodriguez does not consider the four band members the most reliable of
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allows each track to be isolated, it’s clear that Paul did indeed sing harmony on the song.
A symbiotic relationship
Pop culture historian and Beatles expert Robert Rodriguez will present “Lennon and McCartney: Truth and Beauty” at the Woodstock Opera House at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21. sources. They misremembered events or rewrote the narrative. Rodriguez points to an interview that Paul gave just a year after Abbey Road debuted. By then, the tension between John and Paul was accepted as fact, and Paul claimed that he didn’t want to ask John whether he could harmonize with him on “Come Together.” But with recent technology that
While Broadway songwriting teams traditionally divided duties into words and music, rock partnerships differ in that the contributors each pen melody and lyrics. With Lennon and McCartney, “each had something that the other coveted,” Rodriguez said. “Paul was super-gifted in melody,” Rodriguez explained. “It poured out of him like breathing.” For John, who was more of an artist, Rodriguez said, it was the words that came easily. John pushed Paul to be a lyricist. And together, the two created a unique musical style. Paul contributed the charm and appeal of meandering melodies, while John wrote single-note melodies typical of the blues that conveyed his “grit, rawness, and emotion.”
Collaborative environment
Layered atop Lennon and McCartney’s formidable songwriting were other factors that put the Beatles in rock music’s stratosphere. “They were constantly reinventing themselves,” Rodriguez said. Concerned about repeating themselves, the band members would review their previous album with an eye to doing something different. The harmonica present in the first three hits – “Love Me Do,” “Please Please Me,” and “From Me to You” – was purposely dropped from “She Loves You.” There is a growing recognition, Rodriguez said, of the extent of the collaboration among the Fab Four. The bridge in Paul’s “And I Love Her” was written by John, and it was George Harrison who contributed the distinctive guitar riff. See BEATLES Page 12
The Woodstock Opera House – have you been? It’s an amazing place, built in 1889, and has an incredible history as the centerpiece of the city of Woodstock. Many readers, I’m sure, have stopped in to have a look around, maybe taken in a show. But here’s something you maybe didn’t know: The Opera House offers tours every month, and it don’t cost nothin’! I took the tour recently with volunteer tour guide Margaret Miller, who generously donated her time to share Jeff information Cook about this hisShowverse toric landmark, which, along with the Woodstock Square itself, is on the National Register of Historic Places. “There’s a lot of history to the Opera House,” Miller said. “At events, you don’t really get to appreciate it fully. People don’t realize all that it was.” Tour goers will learn fascinating facts, such as: n The Opera House was originally conceived to be the civic and social center of Woodstock and has housed the library and jail in its history. n The main stage is named in honor of actor/director Orson Welles, who performed there as a young man. n For the movie “Groundhog Day,” actor Bill Murray demanded to do his own stunts and actually leapt from the bell tower, landing on a bunch of mattresses the crew had tossed below. He was OK. In fact, the mattresses were so comfortable that Murray immediately fell into a sleep that lasted three weeks, and a lookalike is actually in all those scenes in the rest of the movie. I made that last one up. Just seeing whether you’re paying attention. See SHOWVERSE Page 12
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More than 55 years after Pan Am Yankee Clipper Flight 101 landed at JFK airport with a band from Liverpool onboard, we remain fascinated by the Beatles. At the Nov. 21 program in the Creative Living series, Robert Rodriguez – a pop culture historian, author of five books on the Beatles, and host of the podcast “Something About the Beatles” – will take the stage to examine John Lennon and Paul McCartney as songwriters. What made their collaboration not only successful in the moment, but timeless? Rodriguez, who was a toddler when the Beatles first appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show” in February 1964, said he was “vaguely aware” of the Beatles as a child. His older brothers bought and played Beatle records, and Rodriguez watched the Beatles’ Saturday morning cartoon on TV. The 1973 release of the red and blue compilation albums of the Beatles’ greatest hits served as Rodriguez’s “gateway drug.” Then, “I was off to the races,” he said. Taking up the drums as a teenager, Rodriguez played in various bands, always encouraging the inclusion of a Beatles song in the set list. He began singing and writing songs, taught himself to play the guitar, and dabbled in the piano. As he learned more about music, he realized the genius of Lennon and McCartney – “how amazingly well-constructed their songs are,” Rodriguez said. “They don’t play by the normal rules.”
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If the words “Conjunction Junction” stir your heart with warm and tender feelings, drop everything and get over to Woodstock High School, which is presenting the musical “School House Rock Live!” for a limited run this coming weekend: Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Woodstock High School auditorium at 501 W. South St. Directed by Woodstock theater wunderkind Billy Seger, with costumes by Kristi Geggie, the show is based on the classic 1970s cartoon series that taught kids lessons via bright animation and catchy hooks. It features songs including “Conjunction Junction,” “I’m Just a Bill” and my personal favorite, “Interjections!” It’s the ‘Schoolhouse Rock’ songs we all know and love, but the musical provides a story that connects them all and features really fun, likable characters. These kids are working so hard to bring new life to the material and really make it their own. It’s a great show the whole family can enjoy! Tickets are available at the door or in advance at whst.booktix.com/
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The Beatles, Rodriguez said, “had the great fortune to be connected with George Martin,” whose standards and willingness to break the musical rules matched the Beatles’. Because of the band’s success, The Beatles were given a blank check in the studio with the infrastructure and support they needed.
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kicks off at 5 p.m. with activities for the whole family, including carolers and children’s activities, as well as shopping and dining on the Square. And make sure you check out the Woodstock Opera House Christmas Tree Walk and the Gingerbread House Walk right around the corner at the Old Courthouse. This enchanting annual event draws hundreds of visitors each year, so you’ll want to make sure you get there early!
No band has ever matched the Beatles’ success at conveying four distinct personalities, each attractive in its own way: John, the intellectual; Paul, the entertainer; George, the mysterious
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And speaking of annual traditions, this year new company Theatre 121 and the Woodstock Opera House bring you an all-new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” The show is directed by Thomas Neumann and performances are scheduled Nov. 23 to Dec. 2. Tickets and more information can be found at woodstockoperahouse.com Showverse is always looking to expand and promote art and entertainment events in the city of Woodstock, and now we have a direct email you can use to share information, opinions, or, heck, even recipes! If you have an event coming up that you’d like us to cover, reach out to us at showversemail@gmail.com! Wishing you a very happy and safe Thanksgiving! Jeff Cook is a writer, actor, and director who has been involved in the local theater scene for more than a decade. He lives in Crystal Lake with his wife, Karen, and their dog, Gordy. deep thinker; and Ringo, the affable everyman. At the height of its popularity, the band was everywhere – touring regularly, cutting two albums a year, and appearing on radio and TV and in films. Manager Brian Epstein intuited that putting the four in suits and forbidding them from smoking or swearing onstage would make them attractive to a wide range of ages and sensibilities. At the core, the Beatles very simply “had the talent and were hardworking,” Rodriguez said. Rodriguez promises a thought-provoking presentation that incorporates photographs and sound clips, and aimed at providing information that will challenge his audience’s assumptions about the Beatles.
‘Retail is a 24/7 job’
After 21 years, Thoughtfulness Shop prepares to close
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Ceal Schroeder (above) stands at the cash register of The Thoughtfulness Shop, the store that she and husband, Ken, have operated for the past 21 years. The store will close in early January. Signs on the front of The Thoughtfulness Shop (left) announce the store’s closing, as owners Ceal and Ken Schroeder prepare for retirement. The store will offer discounts on merchandise through Jan. 11.
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“It’s been wonderful,” said Ceal Schroeder, owner of The Thoughtfulness Shop for the past 21 years. Schroeder and her husband, Ken, announced at the end of October that they planned to retire and would begin the process of closing their shop, which sells greeting cards, collectibles, clothing, jewelry, and home décor. The closing began with an invitation-only event on Oct. 30 for those on the store’s mailing list. “Wednesday was ‘old home’ day for our customers,” Ceal said. Longtime store patrons and collectors of the store’s merchandise flocked in for discounted items. As they saw old friends, they stood in the aisles greeting one another. The Schroeders hired DWS Retailers to help liquidate the merchandise. Discounts will increase as the projected closing date of Jan. 11 approaches. The Schroeders’ lease will expire March 31.
Transactions filed in the McHenry County Recorder’s Office from Aug. 8 to 12 . ■ Vacant land, approximately 0.6 acres on Bull Valley Drive, Woodstock, was sold by County Down Trust 2013-1, Woodstock, to Warren R. MacKnight Living Trust, Woodstock, for $12,500. ■ Residence at 1722 Sebastian Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Laura B. Winterton, Gilberts, to Kimberly Michelle Carl, Woodstock, for $145,600. ■ Residence at 321 Prairie Ridge Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Candice H. Warning, Fishers, Ind., to Michael R. Baldwin, Woodstock, for $215,000. ■ Residence at 501 Leah Lane, Unit B, Woodstock, was sold by Mathew Adam Toussaint, Wauconda, to Jeffrey A. Hays, Woodstock, for $70,000. ■ Industrial building at 1191 Lake Ave., Woodstock, was sold by MLCFC 2007-7 Lake Avenue LLC, Miami Beach, Fla., to Lone Star-Cardinal Motorcycle Ventures XXI LLC, St. Charles, for $3,010,000. ■ Residence at 9003 W. Sunset Drive, Wonder Lake, was sold by Christopher D. Rosinski, Jamie L. Rosinski and Jamie C. Rosinski, McHenry, to Alexander A. and Renee A. Valdez, Wonder Lake, for $152,000. ■ Residence at 8511 Redbud Court, Wonder Lake, was sold by Habitat for Humanity of McHenry County, McHenry, to Michaela A. Roark, Wonder Lake, for $144,000. ■ Residence at 3115 Castle Road, Woodstock, was sold by Shirley Firak, Robert Fuchs and Lynda Christopher, Woodstock, to Lynda J. Christopher, Fox River Grove, for $150,000.
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Shop at 104 Cass St. on the Woodstock Square, a business the Geigers had operated for 15 years. The Schroeders collected Department 56 villages and figurines and set up the store’s displays for the Geigers. When the Geigers planned to close the store, retire, and move, they did not intend to sell the business. They sent a letter to their customers informing them of the store’s closing. Ceal, a nurse, read the letter but did not mention the contents to her husband, Ken, an interior designer who worked out of the couple’s home. Ken picked the letter out of the day’s mail, read it, and turned to Ceal. “What would you think about opening a store?” he said. The Schroeders persuaded the Geigers to sell them the business. After closing for the month of April to ready the store, the Schroeders opened The Thoughtfulness Shop in May 1998.
Keeping up with trends
When the Schroeders took over the store, collectibles were in vogue, Ceal said – everything from the Department 56 villages to Beanie Babies. “We would drive all over the place, collecting and reselling,” she said.
With the advent of the internet and the ease of one-click transactions, the store had to transition away from its focus on collectibles. While hanging onto the Department 56 line, jewelry, clothing, and purses filled the gap. The Thoughtfulness Shop became the first retailer in the Midwest to handle the Pandora line of jewelry, which includes charms, bracelets, necklaces, and rings – a line that has remained popular. The store’s success resulted in adding a second storefront and then a third that was devoted to an art gallery. The 2008 recession hurt art galleries, Ceal said, and the Schroeders gave up the third storefront. It was occupied for some time by Green Box and now houses Picked Emporium. The remaining two storefronts have stayed busy, as The Thoughtfulness Shop added the popular Puppy Love T-shirts and Katie Lockland bracelets.
Change in shopping habits
Ceal thinks of the store’s customers as “a big family.” The avid collectors have now reached an age when they are downsizing and moving away. Younger generations shop differently, Ceal observed, and the store does not have as much foot traffic as
when it opened in 1998. Ceal fondly remembers the children who would come in, emptying their pockets of change and wadded-up bills, to buy a Mother’s Day present. Every Halloween and every Lighting of the Square was special. She said she never tired of “being able to walk up to that window and look out at the Park in the Square.” Each year, The Thoughtfulness Shop was the last store on the Square to close its doors the afternoon of Christmas Eve, as Ceal would turn the deadbolt at four o’clock. And each year, she said, there would be a knock on the glass door at 4:15. Outside, Ceal said, would be a desperate, pitiful man – never the same one – who had waited until the last minute to buy a gift for his wife. “Can I please come in?” that year’s male customer would beg. The door would be reopened, and the relieved man would choose a present. “I’m grateful,” Ceal said, reflecting on those memories. “I’ve been very fortunate.” The store’s three employees occupy a large part of Ceal’s gratitude, as she noted that there has been little employee turnover. DWS’s services include helping the store’s employees find new jobs. Eighty-five year old Audrey Behm
has been at the store for 10 years. Ceal hired her on the spot when Behm came in, told Ceal that her husband had retired and was driving her crazy, and she needed to get out of the house. “She runs circles around us,” Ceal said.
Retirement plans
Some aspects of running a store won’t be missed. “Retail is a 24/7 job,” Ceal said. Shortly after buying the store, the Schroeders decided to open on Sundays. Evenings were devoted to marketing, advertising, and buying. In recent years, those duties have expanded to responding to email and Facebook messages, as well as posting frequent updates. “I’ve got to slow down,” Ceal said. Ken will continue to work in interior design, now out of the home, and handle the Hunter Douglas line of window coverings with Ceal’s help. “For the first couple of weeks,” Ceal said, “I’m going to sit on the couch and watch movies with our cats.” The Thoughtfulness Shop, 104 Cass St., is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. The store will remain open at least through Jan. 11 to close out its inventory.
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Northwood, Harley host Veterans Day ceremonies By Tricia Carzoli
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Throughout the day Friday, Northwood students encountered veterans who told their story. One veteran, Barry Mishler, who had attended Clay Street Elementary, Olson Middle, and Woodstock High schools, and then was custodian at Northwood Middle School, has been coming to the school’s program for more than a decade. For Mishler, Veterans Day is a day every bit as difficult as Memorial Day. “It brings up all of the memories that I try not to think about,” he explained. But that doesn’t stop him from coming into classrooms. “I know how important it is to share these stories,” Mishler said. “And the kids are respectful, and I think they enjoy it. They always have good questions, too.” Mishler brings a variety of items with him, including his military dog tags, some weaponry, and the original military draft calendar he pulled from a 1969 edition of the U.S. News & World Report. “A student might not remember my name or who I was,” Mishler said, “but they will remember touching an RPG launcher or passing around a
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In Veterans Day ceremonies over the weekend, Woodstock saluted those who have answered the call to service for their country. On Friday, the student body at Northwood Middle School stood and applauded as military veterans and honored guests entered the gymnasium. The visitors brought with them memories as walking history books for students. On Sunday, Harley-Davidson hosted a veterans gathering to honor those still missing in action and prisoners of war, featuring a table of remembrance. The program was put on by Rolling Thunder Chapter 2 and emceed by Wayne Kirkpatrick, an Army veteran and ranger for 24 years, whose passion now lies in bringing home his brothers and sisters.
Sharing their stories
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Frank Duggan (at the pole), along with members of Rolling Thunder, raise the POW/MIA flag that was presented Sunday to Woodstock Harley-Davidson by Rolling Thunder. It will be flown under the American flag, which is prominently displayed in front of the dealership along Route 47.
his dog tags, one Vietnam, looks at ol Friday. of n ra te ve y m Ar ho Barry Mishler, an brought to Northwood Middle Sc of many items he drafted,” Mishler said. “I was 18, and I grenade.” was fighting sometimes against kids His story is not so much about who were just 12. I want to put that heroics and does not glorify war; but into perspective. I want them to see it allows students to empathize with that I was just a kid myself.” his experiences. Stationed with the 101st Airborne “I tell them that I was 18 when I was Division, Mishler found himself
on Fire Support Base Ripcord in Vietnam. A 23-day battle at that base was the last major confrontation between the U.S. ground forces and the People’s Army of Vietnam. But the battle came with a great cost. “During my time there,” he said, “400 men died. … I prayed every day for another day. You just never knew if there would be one.” Mishler recalls boarding a helicopter up to Ripcord. “When we got up there, I jumped out. … I knew we would be under attack,” he said before pausing to take in the gravity of that moment. “The mortar attack came … and I never saw any of them again.” Mishler is a skilled woodworker whose pieces can be found throughout the school as well as in the homes of friends, family, and strangers. He’s lived his life thankful for that one more day he was repeatedly given. Continued on Next page
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‘I didn’t want to be there’
Harold Wittig, a Hearthstone resident, served in the Korean War. He recalled enlisting in the Army at 18, just after the end of World War II. He spent much of his post-war years in Italy, but when he was discharged, he joined the Army Reserves. During that time, he married and and had a daughter, Lynn. But, as a reservist, he was called into service as the U.S. entered the Korean War. Time has taken some of the memories, but Witting recalls long days and terrible nights. “I didn’t want to be there,” Wittig said. “I had a baby, … but I had to leave, so I went to Korea, and I was there for about a year.” Daughter Lynn Virzi, who was at the Northwood ceremony with her father, said she remembered hearing stories of the troops in the snow and about their lack of food. “He told a lot of stories growing up,” Virzi said. “I remember him sharing stories about his time and his service. I’m so proud of him.” Witting comes to the Veterans Day program at Northwood to enjoy the ceremony and the students. When the Army music played, he stood tall with the other Army veterans in the
Dave Miller, a member of Rolling Thunder, presents the Navy Cover during the POW/MIA table ceremony Sunday at Harley-Davidson. audience. It was a proud moment for the 90-year-old Woodstock resident. “He enjoys it,” Virzi said. “It is a nice program and good for him.”
Still 80,000 POW/MIAs
Two days later at Harley-Davidson, Wayne Kirkpatrick, chairman of the board for Rolling Thunder Chapter 2, led the program. Through Rolling Thunder, Kirkpatrick has assisted in the repatriation of seven MIAs returned, set up education tables, and participated in numerous veterans programs, Thunder Runs, Rolling Thunder events, parades and memorial services. “We also have donated a Chair of
Honor that is to be left open for the MIAs and POWs,“ Kirkpatrick said. One has been placed at Woodstock Harley-Davidson. “We present schools with a chair, a lesson plan, and a book about the white table and what all the objects on the table mean,” he explained. Kirkpatrick has a long list of career experiences. He served during five conflicts – Vietnam, Haiti, Grenada, Panama, and Dessert Storm. “I was drafted,” Kirkpatrick said, “but I found that I really enjoyed the military, and it suited me well.” Kirkpatrick recalls the day he went to Cleveland to begin his military career. He soon found himself in
Vietnam. He recalled a time when his men were preparing to leave a cave that was surrounded by the North Vietnamese when he saw two green eyes staring at him. “It was a panther,” he said. “We fed him some C-ration meat, … but we couldn’t leave the cave. The cat kept wanting more. Eventually we sprayed bug repellant in his eyes and he ran toward the North Vietnamese. … they fired at [the panther], so they gave away their location, and they had to leave their space. To this day, I don’t think anyone believed us when we told them we were trapped in a cave by a panther.” That is one of his numerous memories from a 24-year career – none more important than the other, but all different. “So much has changed over these 24 years,” he said. “But what hasn’t changed is the American soldier. Men and women who serve the nation are the most precious natural resource we have.” For him, Veterans Day brings conflicting emotions. “One, the president just declared November Veterans Month, so I am proud,” he said. “... [I]t also makes me sad because there are 80,000 POW/ MIAs that are not home. When you see that flag, it is a somber feeling.”
A magical night of giving, celebration and tradition. F R I D AY NOVE M BE R 29 5-9PM TH E H ISTORIC WOO D S TOC K SQUA R E
The Lighting of the Square attracts thousands from across McHenry County to the historic Woodstock Square to celebrate the official start of the Holiday Season. This magical celebration is a family tradition for residents and visitors alike. Come early and stay late to enjoy all the nostalgic charm and tradition Woodstock offers, as it truly shines during the holidays. Visit the Elf Escape heated tent on E. Jackson St. for family activities including crafts, story time and a community banner signing for the troops overseas. Donations for the troops will also be accepted.
The Lighting of the Square Ceremony begins at 7PM. Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus at their hut on the Square.
Stroll the Christmas Tree Walk at the Woodstock Opera House and the Gingerbread House Walk at the Old McHenry County Courthouse.
Enjoy the beautiful melodies of the Woodstock Community Choir.
Enjoy shopping and dining at our many unique shops and restaurants in Woodstock.
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Spaghetti meal fundraiser to benefit Girl Scout Troop
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Girl Scout Troop 1300 will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1320 Dean St. in Woodstock. Tickets cost $8 for adults, $5 for 3 to 11 years old, and free for 2 and younger. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door. For more information, call Elizabeth at 815-321-9637.
Foat Foundation raises $4,000 for scholarships
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Plans are underway for the annual Chili Cook-Off held as part of Woodstock’s Groundhog Days festivities commemorating the filming of the movie starring Bill Murray. Contestants will meet Saturday morning, Feb. 1, to prepare their unique recipes. Meats this year are being donated by Jewel Foods. A panel of judges will taste the different concoctions to determine a champion. The public is also invited to sample the chili and vote for a “People’s Choice” award. Tasting will begin at noon that Saturday at the Woodstock Moose. The competition is open to anyone. Rules and entry forms are available by calling event chairman Rick Bellairs at 815-334-2618 or e-mailing Rick@RickBellairs.com Cooks will use the culinary classroom at Woodstock North High School. After preparation in the kitchen, the chili will be taken to the Moose for the official judging. The Groundhog Days Festival celebrates the filming of the 1993 movie “Groundhog Day” in Woodstock. After the Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, there will be a guided walking tour of the filming sites around town. The main event is the groundhog prognostication at 7 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, on the Woodstock Square.
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Northwood Middle School student Morgan Tolentino-Siazon plays taps during the schools Veterans Day program Friday. Lisa Purcell, a member of Rolling Thunder, holds the American flag before the posting of colors at Woodstock Harley-Davidson’s Veterans Day ceremony Sunday.
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This year’s Chris Foat Memorial Foundation event raised more than $4,000 for scholarships to graduating athletes of Woodstock High School. The annual scholarhip honors Chris Foat, a WHS class of 2002 graduate who passed away after being struck by a drunken driver in December 2007. Offsides Sports Bar and Grill hosted the event. John Dillon and John Geuzendam were winners of the bags tournament.
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When ground goes white, think green Today it snowed. But, this article isn’t about climate change … this time! At this writing it is Halloween … All Hallows’ Eve – a Celtic pagan festival of Samhain – a celebration of the end of the harvest season, meaning summer’s end. Even locally, our Farmers Market turns to the indoors with inclement weather on the horizon. Environmental This is a time Defenders that marks The Green Scene the falling of leaves, returning nutrients to the earth; ourselves turning inward as the nights continue long, cold, and dark. As we turn inward and get ready for other holidays – Thanksgiving, Hanukah, Christmas … and even the new year – perhaps we can consider all the “stuff” that comes with these festive occasions and ways to
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reduce our intake, while still enjoying the meaning, warmth, and fun with friends and family. Crisp walks at night in the snow; warm drinks on chilly evenings; hot, steel-cut oats for breakfast. Still, giving is all a part of the fun, and while we give, let’s think about what we give and where it comes from and how it’s packaged and wrapped. Let’s think about where we’re making our purchases. Let’s think about what we can do without and how that relates to a healthier environment. Let’s give, but reduce our consumption as we do (and, of course, bring our own bags when we shop!). For gift-shopping itself, going local is always better – there’s less packaging, less energy for products that have a heavy carbon footprint due to transport and even production, and it keeps our spending money right here with businesses in the town in which we live, enriching the lives of small-business owners who are likely neighbors who
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may produce items with materials supplied by other locals. Patronizing locals also connects us to one another and keeps our communities healthy in many ways. When we buy local, we avoid receiving items in boxes packed with plastic foam (popularly called by the trademarked name Styrofoam). When we buy local, we cut down on energy used for transporting goods from across the country or world, and we may even be able to walk to a local shop, with our own bag to buy local stuff. Buying reused or pre-owned goods is another great way to avoid packaging. Whether its clothing, furniture, books or knick-knacks, it’s possible to find truly unique gifts with little or no packaging and that likely are one-of-a-kind. Once we have a gift, we can then move on to considering how we might wrap it. Shiny things always look festive, I have to admit, but using good old-fashioned newspaper works, too, or environmentally friendly paper that can be
recycled. Leaving the ribbons off is better for your animals (cats love to chew it), and wildlife can really get caught up in the stuff. Maybe there’s a dried leaf or twig that would make a nice topper. We just need to think outside the gift box. Meal-planning can also be a local endeavor, and as we plan, we should support local meat, dairy and vegetable farms, especially small ones that are largely organic or natural, which, again, helps keep our communities vibrant and successful. And, if a tree is central to your tradition, obtaining one can be a local endeavor as well – right here in McHenry County at a cut-yourown tree farm such as Pioneer Tree Farm in McHenry. Let’s be purposeful about what, where, and how as we make even small changes that can ring in a wonderfully green new year. By Cynthia Kanner, executive director of the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County
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30 years ago – 1989
■ Marian Central Catholic and Woodstock high schools won their respective quarterfinal football playoff games. The Streaks defeated Lake Forest 14-7 in Class 4A, and the ’Canes topped Galena 42-7 in Class 2A competition. ■ The city of Woodstock won an award from the Illinois Association of Recycling Centers for diverting 5 percent of its waste stream from landfills.
25 years ago – 1994
■ Only one of the seven new facilities options the Woodstock School District Board of Education was set to present to residents fell within the $45 million total the board planned to spend. ■ McHenry County residents voted nearly 3 to 1 to keep township governments in place. ■ Dordan Manufacturing moved its operations from Chicago to Castle Road in Woodstock.
20 years ago –1999
■ Construction began on the new D-200 transportation center on Charles Road. ■ WHS swimmers Dana Schultz and Jenna Borta qualified for the IHSA girls state meet. ■ Retired physician Dr. Margaret Phillips won gold medals in singles tennis and triathlon in the Senior Olympic Games in Orlando. The senior triathlon was a half-mile swim, 22-mile bike ride, and 5-mile run. Phillips had averaged a triathlon every year for the previous 13 years. ■ “Christmas in the Funnies” was the newest exhibit at the Dick Tracy Museum in the Old Courthouse building on the Square. The exhibit featured original Christmas cards created by Chester Gould and a sampling of holiday panels from the “Dick Tracy” comic strip.
15 years ago – 2004
■ The Woodstock City Council approved the annexation of Banford Oaks along Queen Anne Road. ■ In the IHSA football quarterfinals, Marian was defeated by Montini Catholic High School.
10 years ago – 2009
■ The WHS Blue Streak football team advanced to the IHSA Class A semifinals after defeating No. 3-seeded
19 Glenbard South 44-35. Senior quarterback Logan Kunzie threw for 333 yards and four touchdowns. Touchdown passes went to Mike Kremske and Scott Rausch. Streaks defensive back Blake Johnson intercepted a pass and scored. ■ Woodstock City Manager Tim Clifton spoke at Police Chief Robert Lowen’s monthly Coffee with the Chief. He explained the concept of home rule status to members of the community in attendance. He said the city could opt for home rule if the 2010 U.S. Census reported Woodstock’s population had reached 25,000 residents. ■ The McHenry County Health Department had received its first shipment of H1N1 injectable flu vaccine. It would be administered to priority groups: pregnant women, caregivers of infants, persons with chronic health conditions, first responders, and children and individuals 4 to 24.
5 years ago – 2014
■ The Lady ’Canes varsity volleyball team won its 10th straight IHSA regional championship. Coach Laura Watling had been with the team all 10 years – four as assistant volleyball coach and six as head coach. ■ Bull Valley received $3 million in federal grants for roads. With the funding, the final stretches of Bull Valley Road were to be completed and the entire length of Crystal Springs Road would be repaired. Improvements were to be made by the end of the 2018 construction season. ■ E.B. White’s beloved children’s novel “Charlotte’s Webb” was on the Woodstock North High School stage. Julia Slomski was cast as Charlotte. Senior Sarah McCoy was stage manager.
1 year ago – 2018
■ The Independent concluded a fourpart examination of how Woodstock and McHenry County had been affected by the silent, invisible killer of opioid addiction. The final series of articles centered on the need for a communitywide effort to deal effectively with the opioid epidemic. ■ WNHS senior Brian Flores was featured in The Independent as Student of the Week, sponsored by Aurora University. Flores was president of North’s Spanish Honor Society, vice president of the VIVA Spanish Club, and co-president of the French Club.
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13 WEDNESDAY 17 SUNDAY WOLF OAK WOODS WORKDAY 8930 Route 120 10 a.m. to noon conservmc.org
CHAIR TAI CHI-GENTLE MOVEMENT FOR EVERY BODY Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple 221 Dean St. 10:30 a.m. $5 for walk-ins 815-353-0647 to sign up
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Yonder Prairie 1150 S. Rose Farm Road 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. conserveMC.org
18 MONDAY GRIEF SHARE
Grace Fellowship Church 200 Cairns Court 6 to 8 p.m. 815-337-6510
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Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 4 to 5 p.m. Call or text 815-503-2819 to confirm location.
Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. 1 p.m. For senior citizens bvidales@woodstockil.gov 815-338-4363
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WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET McHenry County Fairgrounds Building D 11900 Country Club Road 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org
YONDER PRAIRIE WORK DAY Yonder Prairie 1150 S. Rose Farm Road 9 a.m. to noon conserveMC.org
HABITAT RESTORATION Boger Bog 2399 S. Cherry Valley Road 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
National Novel-Writing Month Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 7 p.m. woodstockpubliclibrary.org
QUILTERS DISCUSSION FORUM Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 7 p.m. woodstockpubliclibrary.org
WOODSTOCK CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Hall 121 W. Calhoun St. 7 p.m. 815-338-4300
D-200 BOARD MEETING
Woodstock High School Learning Resource Center 501 W. South St. 7 p.m. 815-338-8200
20 WEDNESDAY WOLF OAK WOODS WORKDAY 8930 Route 120 9 a.m. to noon conservmc.org
MEMORY MAKERS STORYTELLING GROUP Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 9:30 a.m. 815-338-0542 woodstockpubliclibrary.org Led by Joy Aavang
WORLD FILM NIGHT Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 6 p.m. 815-338-0542 “Styx” will be shown.
21 THURSDAY SENIOR ACTIVITIES Dorr Township 1039 Lake Ave. 10:30 a.m. Lunch - $5 donation 815-338-0125
KIWANIS WOODSTOCK MEETING
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HISPANIC CONNECTIONS MEETING Woodstock Chamber of Commerce
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WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET McHenry County Fairgrounds Building D 11900 Country Club Road 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org
25 MONDAY ATROCIOUS POETS Ethereal Confections 113 S. Benton St. 7 p.m. Atrociouspoets.com
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Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 4 to 5 p.m. Call or text 815-503-2819 to confirm location. woodstockpubliclibrary.org
CHRISTMAS TREE WALK Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. 4 p.m.
LIGHTING OF THE SQUARE Woodstock Square 5-9 p.m. 815-338-4212
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McHenry County Fairgrounds Building D 11900 Country Club Road Nov. 16, 9 a.m., Big Fish, 11 a.m. Suzy Schwartz; Dec. 7, 9 a.m. Northwest Highway, 11 a.m. Cheryl and the DownHome Boys woodstockfarmersmarket.org
ORIGINAL OPEN MIC Nov. 21, 7 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St.
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MONTHLY DRUM CIRCLE Culture, Arts & Music 1039 Wanda Lane 3 to 4 p.m. $10 suggested donation RSVP encouraged, 815-575-8587
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FIRST SATURDAY MUSIC Dec. 7, 7 p.m. Unity Spiritual Center of Woodstock 225 W. Calhoun St. $3 donation offsquaremusic.org
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Potts and Pans Steelband Dec. 8, 3 p.m. Culture, Arts and Music 1039 Wanda Lane $10, free for children younger than 6 pottsandpans.com
SPOUSAL CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Independence Health & Therapy 2028 N. Seminary Ave. 10:30 a.m. to noon 815-338-3590
MCHENRY COUNTY HORSE CLUB MEETING Dorr Township Office 1039 Lake Ave. 7 p.m. mchenrycountyhorseclub.com
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Dec. 14, 8 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. aplacetoshinemusic.com $18
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THEATER Woodstock North High School 3000 Raffel Road, Room D187 7:30 p.m. 815-337-9068 foxvalleyrocketeers.org
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Adler, Jacqueline L. Aguilar, Cristina Ahsmann, Madison L. Ardon, Luis A. Arnold, Sonia J. Bacon, Joanna F. Baier, Sophia Bailey, Baret L. Baker, Katie L. Banke, Jaimie M. Baunach, Amanda C. Bianchi, Laura M. Bigler, Jennifer L. Blalock, Amy L. Borter, Bronte M. Boyd, Lauren K. Bradtke, Jeanine M. Brasile, Michael M. Braun, Sarah L. Brown, Jessica L. Brown, Marielle C. Brown, Meghan C. Bychowski, Kimberly M. Campbell, Amanda H. Carolan, Tiffany L. Celmer, Aaron J. Cisneros Cabanas, Ivan Cobb, Taylor M. Cook, Lori A. Czajkowski, Elizabeth A. Degrassi, Michael D. Di Guido, Alyssa L. Donar, Thomas J. Drahos, Kaitlyn M. Ducharme, Irene E. Edge, Kelly R. Ehardt, Allison E. Etnyre, Melinda M. Fankhauser, Brett A. Filetti, Carrie M. Fisher, Courtney C. Forester, Emily S. Fosnaugh, Amanda M. Frisbie, Martina N. Fritz, Lindsey M. Fulcher, Cara M. Galloza, Rebecca J. Gancedo Menendez, Felix Gaudier Gazol, Arantxa Gay, Emily P. Gazinski, Amanda S. Gertz, Cammy M. Giacinto, Kristin L. Gomberg, Margaret R. Gomez, Marcos Griffin, Kecia M. Grismer, Nadine E. Hall, Brittany A. Hansen, Mark R.
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Excell, Catherine E. Falk, Jane M. Fanizzo, Haesi N. Feldsien, Julie A. Ferree, Teri L. Fiorito, Christine A. Firak, Deborah L. Firak, Steve A. Foerster, Laure A. Ford-Mc Caughrean, Kathryn Frederick, Jamie L. Freund, Amanda A. Galvicius, Colleen B. Geene, Marilee Giammattei, Kristine K. Gillaspie, Cathleen M. Greenlee, Katherine L. Griffin, Jane M. Griffith, Jeffrey D. Gust, Andrew J. Haertling, Jennifer J. Hafizuddin, Nilofar A. Halberstadt, Alyson M. Head, Gail S. Henrie, Jewell Henry, Ann M. Hill, Tina R. Hopp, Betty Ann Hsu, Hsiya B. Huffar, Julie K. Hunn, Catherine D. Jackowiak, Christopher R. Jackson, Colleen M. Jahnke, Marianne F. Jakubik, Kathryn E. Jandron, Andrew K. Jayko, Kathleen F. Johnson, Susan Johnson-Tobiasz, Nancy L. Kalamatas, Collin P. Kaszubowski, Vanessa A. Kaufmann, Megan E. Keller, Matthew R. Killmer, Dianna M. Kluzik Stauch, Patricia A. Kolev, Adriana S. Kondritz, Rosemary P. Kvam, Janet A. Langford, Angela C. Larson, Victoria A. Leonard, John R. Lewis, Valerie J. Liszewski, Patricia R. Lohmeyer, Ellen M. Long, Victoria L. Lorr, Caitlyn C. Loser, Kathryn M. Mack, Trevor C. Mauck, Lisa M.
St. Mary School 6,850.32 Stans Office Technologies 133,562.06 Staples Business Advantage 18,741.65 State Disbursement Unit 53,519.85 Stenstrom Petroleum Service 29,874.00 Stiles Jr., Richard 4,218.00 Streamwood Behavioral Hlth 5,215.00 Supply Works 259,543.28 Tate, Stephanie 3,788.67 Teachers Health Insurance Security Fd 1,175,575.49 Teachers Retirement System 3,766,399.26 Teaching Strategies Inc. 15,225.00 Telcom Innovation Group 48,248.00 Textbook Warehouse 12,426.16 The College Board 74,197.00 The Home Depot Pro 13,536.64 The Horton Group, Inc. 54,000.00 The OMNI Group 1,112,976.95 Thompson, Allison 2,796.00 Tobii Dynavox LLC 6,877.70 Tower Hill Stables 2,600.00 Trane 5,407.61 Tree House Inc., The 2,615.43 Tyler Technologies 9,863.00 U.S. Bank 91,440.92 Uline 4,469.09 UMB Bank, N.A. 15,665,201.84 Uncharted Learning NFP 5,000.00 Unique Products 14,384.16 United Art & Education 3,004.05 United Laboratories Inc. 5,690.29 United States Treasury 3,557.24 United Way of McHenry County 10,234.96
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Rose, David 3,489.00 Rosetta Stone Ltd. 3,055.00 Rush Truck Centers of IL, Inc. 456,112.08 Salsana 3,000.00 Santillana Pub Co. 2,756.68 Sass, Valerie 3,531.00 Sax Arts/School Specialty 5,908.95 Scholinsky, Sarah 3,507.00 School Cloud Systems 6,335.00 School Datebooks, Inc. 6,968.70 School Health Corporation 32,841.39 School Outfitters 15,782.51 School Specialty 37,572.80 Schoolbells 51,079.00 Screen Surgeons 4,284.00 Section 8 Doors & Hardware 7,335.00 Securly, Inc. 10,312.50 Set Environmental Inc 3,551.85 Shaffer, Amanda 3,604.00 Sherwin-Williams Co. 5,704.98 Shiffler Equipment Sales I 3,902.61 Siemens Industry, Inc 38,400.49 SILC of Illinois 2,750.00 SJ Carlson Fire Protection 21,020.11 SK Transportation 14,142.00 Skandera, Amanda 2,820.00 Small Waters Education 5,368.05 Smith, Dustin 3,531.00 Softlinx 3,820.38 Solaris Roofing Solutions 51,435.25 Soliant Health 34,443.75 Special Ed District of McHenry Cty 48,170.00 Sportdecals 6,262.16 Sports Imports 4,936.30
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Quinn, Danielle A. Ragusin, Jarrod M. Rausch, Christopher J. Rausch, Judith A. Riesen, David W. Rife, Erin M. Roberts, Elizabeth M. Robinson, Kristen A. Roloff, Timothy A. Salas, Teddi M. Sass, Valerie C. Savittieri, Stacie L. Schmidt, Ryan L. Scholinsky, Sarah E. Schrock, Carla R. Schuette, Nancy O. Schwarz, Linda M. Scott, Erin L. Shade, Cristin T. Sharma, Jai A. Sharma, Tressa M. Sigrist, Erin E. Sigwalt, Mary L. Skandera, Amanda M. Smith, Dustin E. Spencer, Annamarie R. Stanek, Deana M. Staniszewski, Leslie I. Swiderek, Michelle L. Tate, Stephanie A. Thornton, Melissa C. Tillman, Tamera L. Tufte, Jennifer C. Urbina, Minerva Valkema, Tiffany M. Vandersteeg, Shelby A. Veiga, Olga Velazquez, Vanessa E. Wagner, Katherine R. Wakitsch, Kathleen M. Waldack, Jennifer M. Walker, Renee J. Walters, Nicholas A. Weber, Stacy N. Weger, Jamie L. Weger, Matthew C. Wentland, Michelle Wesolowicz, Nicole M. Wierman, Michael E. Wilks, Xinyu Wilson, Charlotte J. Wilson, Martin T. Wintersteen, Amy L. Zeh, Amy T. Salary Range: $60,000 - $89,999 Alcazar Pollan, Hugo M. Aldridge, Kari A. Aldridge, Rebecca Anderson, Jackie A. Aranda, Maria Angeles Baker, Alex R. Baltes, Patricia A. Barry, Jillian L. Bastian, Lyndra M. Beard, Lisa M. Becker, Scott J. Benda, Jane K. Bennin, Sandra Berg, Miriam A. Bochat, Caroline A. Borchardt, Lisa Boyle, Lauren Bremer, Kevin C. Bridges, Steven R. Briscoe, Nancy K. Brown, Jonathan J. Bruce, Joseph E. Buchanan, Kimberlie R. Buchanan, Marcy J. Buchs, Stephen G. Cabrera-Miller, Andrea Cagle, Kirk R. Campbell, Helen E. Cantwell, Catherine A. Carlson, Kelly M. Carter, Kris G. Cellucci, Jennifer N. Cherry, Marla K. Christensen, Crystal Cincola, Marisa A. Cisneros, Lauren E. Clarke, Michael J. Coleman, Megan E. Compton, Karianne
Connery, Dawneen M. Cooper, James R. Coughlan, Joann M. Czyz, Lisa L. Dahlin, Julie A. Dalman, Corinnea S. Danielson, Robert J. Danna, Brooke E. Dechant, Deborah A. Deering, Courtney Devine, Stephanie L. Doyle, Allison J. Eaheart, Margaret G. Ehlenburg, Holly A. Favata, Melissa E. Fennessy, Brad K. Fernandez, Blanca Filetti, Brent Firak, Dawn J. Fister, Joy M. Foster, Jolynn K. Frawley, Karen Frederick, Jennifer Fujino, S. Brigid A. Galera, Maria Victoria Garcia, Christopher G. Gerlinger, Michelle M. Giraldo, Carolina Girard, John G. Goers, Rebecca L. Gonzalez Echevarria, Maria A. Gould-Colangelo, Laura Gray-Pedersen, Theresa E. Grover, Robin L. Guild, Deborah D. Gunter, Nikole R. Hage, Katia L. Hansen, Kimberly L. Happ, Connie J. Hardesty, Eric Haydysch, Katie E. Healless, Kelly M. Heeren, Courtney C. Hermansson, Kristina M. Hilliard, Shari J. Hoadley, Robert A. Hong, Natia Hoyt, Mary J. Iversen, Beth A. Jacob, Margo Jacobson, Tracy D. Janisch, Corey D. Jensen, Margaret Jones, Charles E. Jones, Mark A. Justice, Jessie A. Kaminski, Rita A. Keisling, Anthony J. Keogh-Baker, Christine Keppen, Kelly A. Kerns, Michael J. Kim, Megan L. Kim, Michael H. Kline, Joanna Knopik, Cory L. Kochan, Sharon K. Koeser, Jennifer S. Kohley, Paige K. Koleno, Mariah M. Kozlowski, Sarah L. Kraneman, Dawn M. Kremske, Cheryl S. Krieger, Thomas E. Lacey-Anderson, Kathleen R. Laidig, Jason Laidig, Shanon D. Landwehr, Shannon Learman, Candice A. Lee, Derek J. Letmanski, Jeanette M. Lewis, Michael D. Liuzzi III, John A. Lloret Amoros, Gaspar Macaulay, Kathryn M. Macaulay, William D. Mackey, Lauren E. Malecke, Jennifer A. Malo, Melinda A. Maltese, Regan Marlay, Jody L. Marti, Eduardo Mc Coy, Jenna L. Mcconnell, Jennifer N. Mcpheron, Karen A.
Medinilla Luque, Fernando Mendez, Claudia A. Meyers, Melanie M. Mickey, Robert P. Miller, Melissa J. Mohr, Travis H. Montes, Tonya M. Moskowitz, Jennifer M. Mueffelmann, Lynn A. Mugica, David Nava, Maria Delcarmen Neff, Allison Nevler, Sabrina R. Ocampo Soria, Mariaines Olhava, Michael R. Oslovich, John M. Parrent, Melinda E. Patterson, Julia Pawelko, Neka R. Pedersen, Kathryn M. Perry, Amy J. Petersen, Karen L. Plumb, Marci L. Prill, Matthew M. Rago, Nicholas J. Regner Jr., John C. Regner, Lauren K. Rice, Virginia M. Ridley, Cindy P. Riley, Cathleen H. Roark, Matthew W. Robinette, Tami R. Rogers, Anne E. Rogganbuck, Scott Rooney, Jennifer L. Rose, David E. Sarbaugh, Sarah J. Sarich, Beth M. Sauber, Kristen B. Schmarje, Vickie Schmit, Bernard H. Schnulle, Carol J. Schroeder, Jeffrey R. Schuldt, Melinda Schweihs, Debra L. Shaffer, Elon D. Shanahan, Ian M. Sharpe, Carolyn Simes, Renee L. Simonton, Shelley L. Smith, Kristen L. Smith, Nicole A. Spaldon, Kathryn K. Spear, Darren S. Steele, Kelly M. Stewart, Mary T. Stiles Jr., Richard E. Stock, Jason M. Stone, Julie A. Stouffer, Kaylie S. Summers, Laura Telander, Jessica L. Terry, Lisa A. Thomas, Megan E. Thompson, Steven R. Thornton, Maelyn M. Thurow, Kristin E. Tillman, Lori A. Tillman, Roxane R. Trebes, Kelli M. Tschappat, Mark G. Turley, Jane M. Ungaro, Amy L. Van Maren, Cheryl Varys, Amy Vazquez, Katie L. Wagner, Lorrie L. Wargaski, Sarah H. Warriner, Linda M. Weber, William J. Wheeler, Linda R. White, Susan Wicker, Wendy S. Wiebe, Marcy E. Wiegel, Jennifer A. Willecke, Therese M. Williams, Patricia Winterton, Laura B. Wold, Kristi M. Wollpert, Jennifer Yarc, Debra S. Zadlo, Bartholomey V. Zay, Julie A. Salary Range: $90,000 and over
Beard, Steven Benda, Kirk A. Blietz, Mary C. Bliss, David N. Bogott, Tricia C. Boland, Matthew S. Brainard, Sandra P. Brown, Heather C. Carlson, Brigette G. Carrasco, Jacqueline M. Chambers, Tonya L. Clement, Todd J. Cook, Dawn R. Daugherity, Dale A. Donato, Elizabeth A. Doyle, Ryan J. Favero, Francesca D. Fessler, Allyson S. Fredericks, John M. Frisbie, Diana M. Fuller, Deborah L. Fuller, Jay R. Gabrielson, Linda Hall, Bethany Hansen, Peter E. Hanson, Risa L. Hart, Ryan F. Huber, Jason J. Isabelli, Andrea K. Jennett, Julie M. Kirkpatrick, David C. Kohl, John S. Kraemer-Simpson, William R. Krueger, Keely E. Lauterbach, Rebecca S. Ledanski, Helen L. Livengood, Darlea M. Maire, Cynthia Mangino, Nichol Y. Martin Jr., Kenneth W. Martin, Michelle Mc Ginness, Jeriel L. Mcadow, Brian J. Mecklenburg, Robert E. Mikol, Kristy L. Miller, Bethany E. Moan, Michael V. Moran, Giovanni Oliveira, John S. Ortmann, Tammy L. Pala, Keri Palmer, Cynthia A. Parker Goad, Toby L. Pearson, Lisa M. Peiffer, Duane D. Podgorski, Patrick J. Radke, Linda K. Rigby, John A. Ryan, Stephen Schleutermann, Eric J. Scott, Jodie Serpe, Lindsey M. Shea, Kathleen M. Sima, Kathleen Skorburg, Jared R. Slaughter-Semmen, Kimberly A. Smith, Justin S. Soto Lopez, Raquel Spear, Jennifer S. Spende, Gregory T. Stromquist, Brady D. Tate, Lisa A. Teuber, Robert B. Thompson, Steven T. Vallicelli, Arthur E. Voss, Carla J. Walker, Anthony D. Walsdorf, John P. Weaver, Edward W. Werhane, Lisa A. Wesley, Matthew R. Wheatley, Michael A. White, Thomas D. Wintersteen, Scott C. Wollpert, Thomas R. L10914SALARY SCHEDULE OF GROSS PAYMENTS FOR NONCERTIFICATED PERSONNEL Salary Range: Less Than $25,000 Adolphus, Sara L. Ahlness, Tracy J. Alanis, Elena B. Albright, Denise A.
Alessi, Amy L. Allen, Karen E. Andrea, Alyssa C. Arias, Mercedes Avila, Mariela Azzaline, Christopher P. Bacher, Ellen K. Bakes-Szybkowski, Debbie A. Barnes, Anthony M. Barnes, Kristi L. Barreca, Wendy A. Barrera, Norma Batdorff, Karen S. Batdorff, Karleea L. Bateman, Marianne E. Beahan, Patrick A. Beattie, Deborah L. Becker, Shauna A. Bejko, Harta Bernal, Banely A. Bernal, Marylu Black, Elma D. Blackman, Christine Bochat, Brandon E. Boelter, Gene Bogott, Kamryn C. Bohn, Andrew P. Bohrnell, Dione M. Bourassa, Denise A. Boxlietner, Serenity C. Brady, Courtney M. Brink, Kellyn A. Brohammer, Dawn M. Bronge-Nolan, Katherine A. Brown, Judit T. Brown, Theresa A. Brunson, Bennie Budzichowski, Constance A. Bujak, Gloria F. Busch, Travis C. Busch, Tyler J. Butcher, Violet J. Butenschoen, Gretchen A. Butler, Candace B. Butler, Sarai L. Butman, Eileen M. Camargo, Yazmin S. Campos, Marcos Cannata, Amy J. Carbajal Cruz, Jasmin Carbajal Cruz, Mayra M. Carbajal, Deisi G. Carbajal, Graciela Carbajal, Rosa Carreno, Ana R. Carreno, Sonia Q. Carrillo, Denise M. Cavitt, Lisa A. Cazares, Beth A. Cerer, Lori J. Cervantes, Elizabeth Chavez, Amparo J. Chieco, Angela C. Chonos, Mandy E. Christofalos, Amanda L. Cintron, Lori P. Clawson, Bret M. Clegg, Mary S. Clute, Michelle T. Coalson, Marshall D. Coffman, Brian A. Combs, Nora L. Connell, Brendan D. Consentino, Sharon M. Cooper, Pamela R. Cortez, Perla M. Creighton, Castidie L. Creighton, Timothy M. Cross, Paula D. Cruz Rodriguez, Diana Cruz, Deisy Cruz, Theresa Cullum, Zachary M. Cunningham, Lauren L. Dailey, Teresa A. Damiano, Nicholas J. Darby, Jack R. Davis, Kelly A. Davis, William M. Dawiec, Lisa A. Deacon, Jennifer A. Degrassi, Jessica R. Diamond, April A. Dickman, Tracie
Dietrich, Debra J. Dillon, Jessica A. Donato, William C. Dougherty, Ches R. Douglass, Terrie A. Downes, Nancy P. Dreyer, Lorraine P. Dunnett, Susan R. Duran, Roxana Durbin, Marie K. Dycus, Sarah L. Eagan, Kelly A. Echeverria, Jessica L. Eddy, Linda L. Emmert, Elissa L. Emricson, Rachel L. Engle, Mary Esparza, Alex D. Evans, Kathryn J. Evans, Lisa R. Fawkes, Michelle R. Feller, Jennifer M. Fenske, Nyssa M. Ferguson, Madeleine P. Fieri, Angela J. Figueroa, Rosa Finch, Elizabeth R. Fiorina, Carrie W. Fischer, Brenda Fitch, Matthew D. Flores, Dacy Flores, Vickie S. Forgione, Carol L. Freeman, Diane L. Fritz, Molly E. Fulgenzi, Rosemary Furlano, Coni J. Furlano, Deborah S. Garcia, Amparo B. Garcia, Idalis Gardner, Christina M. Gazca Ibarra, Nancy Gebhardt, Robin M. Geggie, Kristine S. Geissler, Lauren N. Gibbs, Makayla M. Giles, Robert W. Gillespie, Anetta Gizel, Jacqueline C. Glaser, Raymond D. Godines-Gallo, Raquel M. Gonzalez, Maribel B. Graf, Timothy J. Graham, Lakeia C. Graham, Nicole B. Grasley, Peggy S. Green, Kirsten R. Grisolia, Brenda L. Grisolia, Patrick J. Grossman, Hollie L. Grover, Joseph G. Guenther-Hutchens, Gretchen E. Gundlach, Jeanne M. Guzman, Amy L. Hall, Gail M. Halvorsen, Michelle L. Hammersmith-Delgado, Martha A. Hansen, Amy E. Hansen, Jennifer A. Hanson, Raquel L. Harding, Gretchen M. Harrington, Jacqueline M. Harrow, Karen L. Hatch, Marianne E. Haulotte, Brandon M. Hawke, Susanne K. Heckmon, Charles M. Heideman, Rachael M. Heldt, Margaret G. Hellmann, Emily K. Henning, Russell C. Hernacki-Hager, Benjamin S. Hernandez, Luis A. Hernandez, Melissa M. Herring, Jennifer L. Herrmann, Carrie A. Hidding, Mary Ann Hilger, Mary B. Hill, Casey T. Himpelmann, Zulma Hinderlider, Brittany N. Hitpas, Luz V. Hodory, Luke K. Hoey, Kimberly S.
Tempin, Susan D. Thomas, Brian W. Thomas, Kenneth E. Thomas, Kimberly A. Thomas, Tanya A. Tipps, Carole A. Tomlinson, Roseann Torres, Michelle Trevino, Angela M. Uccardi, Jessica M. Udelhofen, Kelly M. Vance, Tristan M. Vassar, Kristine M. Velasco, Edmarith A. Ventouras, Joanne M. Vidals, Angelica Viktora, Molly B. Vilchis, Brenda Vilchis, Cynthia Villalobos, Erica Villalva, Isabella N. Vinas, Francisco M. Virzi, Eugene H. Virzi, Lynn Vizanko, Anna L. Wagner, Maureen T. Wakitsch, Makenzi N. Walkington, Michelle R. Ward, Sheryl L. Warmbier, Caleb M. Warmbier, Matthew S. Wasmund, Adelle S. Wdowicki Jr., Albert A. Weber, Lisa K. Wedoff, Denise Weidner, Tara K. Werling, Steven T. Wessel, Julie Wietermann, Karen L. Williams, Danielle D. Williams, Lindsey L. Wilson, Barbara A. Wirth, Michelle Wood, Dawn M. Wright, Sandra L. Wyatt, Jessica H. Young, Nichole J. Zabielski, Kathryn A. Zelman, Mandy E. Zieman, Melanie L. Zim, Tari L. Zimmerman, Linda Salary Range: $25,000 - $39,999 Adams, Kimberly M. Anderson, Tiffany M. Anguiano, Maria G. Barnhill, Deborah A. Branecki, Wendi N. Breeding, Cheryl Bruchsaler, Debby A. Budmayr, Jackie Butenschoen, Kerrie L. Castaneda, Julie Cencula, Lucas P. Cerny, Carol Chohan, Saira N. Christiansen, Sandee D. Damptz, Shannon M. Davis, Lydia J. Deeringer, Christine A. Deutsch, Vicki Devries, Robin E. Dhom, Maribeth Donahue, Denise Donovan, Michael P. Duarte, Adriana M. Eismueller, Christina B. Evans, Leonel E. Furst, Lisa S. Goers, Donald D. Gorski, Daniel A. Grabbert, Linda M. Graf, Christine J. Hagenow, Jacqueline A. Hagenow, Mark C. Hammond, Mary Heidtke, Katrina M. Helm, Rebecca L. Hills, Brenda L. Hoffstetter, Sheri A. Hughey, Natalie A. Hunt, Joseph R. Kalivoda, Robin L. Kawell, Nancy D.
Kerr, Jillann Krejci, Alexander F. Kunzie, Lisa N. Kurka, Mary J. Llamas, Sarah E. Lockwood, Barbara M. Loehner, Jackie L. Lutz, Eleanor J. Macias Medrano, Silvia Maldonado, Christine M. Mandernack, Anna M. Mc Connell, Cynthia J. Meiners, Misty A. Muehler, Tracie M. Nutter, Doreen Oakley, Roberta S. O’Brien, Timothy J. Parker, Katherine H. Paszkiewicz, Sandra M. Peppin, Jana C. Princer, Kristine A. Puzzo, Kendra S. Ray, Lawrence A. Reed, Robert B. Restrepo, Hernando J. Rodriguez Jr., David Rose, Kathy D. Roth, Colleen M. Rusk, Mark A. Ryan, Linda A. Schauer, Therese A. Scott, Shannon Silva Rodriguez, Adriana Slocum, Jeffrey S. Smith, Aaron J. Spring, Stacy T. Starkey, Lisa A. Stellmach, Anne L. Stolldorf, Aaron A. Stygar, Rose L. Takoy, Mary S. Tonyan, Aimie M. Torkelson, Heather M. Tudisco Donar, Maria S. Valdez Ramirez, Nancy Valdez, Debra A. Vernola, Dawn V. Virani, Viral S. Virzi, Julie A. Wardrop, Robert R. Wedoff, Gary F. Welzen II, Robert B. Whiting, James P. Wilson, Patricia L. Wirth, Russell R. Wood, Tammy S. Wood, Tiffanie S. Zinn, Dina M. Zinnen, Tami J. Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999 Adams, Elizabeth Anderson, Michelle Armstrong, Renee L. Bates, Pamela A. Bohacz, Michelle M. Bowe, Frederick A. Brown, Lori A. Bruns, Jocelyn D. Buch, Kenneth J. Buchanan, Vanessa M. Buhrow, Cathy A. Butenschoen, Jenifer E. Carlson Sr., Michael A. Caywood, Raymond L. Caywood, Rita H. Clark, Denise L. Clary, Derek W. Cubert, Teresa C. Cuevas, Edgar Diamond, Jean M. Esparza, Jose J. Fritz, Jacob J. Gray, Shawna L. Hardin, Christine M. Harris, Melvin W. Haulotte, Jennifer A. Hedrich, Jennifer K. Hodges, Richard A. Hughey, Angela Hunt, John W. Hunt, Olivia K. Kaszubowski, Susan A. Keckhaver, Stacy K. Krejci, Lou Ann C.
Kreznor, Nancy K. Larsen, Ralph D. Lebeau, Lori A. Lewis, Susan D. Logsdon, Ryan A. Luckey, Resa Mazzanti, Cristina M. Mcconnell, Michael W. Melson, Shannon S. Mirs, Andrew J. Moses Jr., Terry Nieto, Steven R. Nordvall, Kimberly A. Oates, Jane Packard, Tami M. Palek, James T. Palek, Katherine A. Porrovecchio, Nora M. Powers, Jason M. Redemske, Randy N. Repinski, Kelly Maxx Rindt, Michael J. Rokosik, Jill M. Roth, Holly A. Ryan, Lynn M. Sandall, Maria T. Schroeder, Phillip N. Schultz, Dale Sherwin, Brian J. Silker, Katherine M. Simon, Joanne Singer, Laurel Smith, William G. Sorensen, Wendi L. Summers, William T. Sund, Katherine L. Swanson, Denise K. Vance, Lisa L. Wanderer, Janice L. Way, Kerrie L. Webster, Robert Weith, Janine M. Welzen Sr., Robert B. Wilson, David E. Zieman, Ronald J. Zimmermann, Paul F. Zingrone, Melinda L. Salary Range: $60,000 and over Baldwin, Kristin E. Belmonte, Debra L. Birr, James M. Bruns, Jeffrey H. Burkett-Davis, Jerilyn R. Burns, Karen E. Carter, Diane L. Davis III, Theo Dillon, Julie A. Ducommun, Debra D. Fejedelem, Courtney A. Hackbart, Patricia A. Harmer, Amanda Herron, James I. Hunt, Harold A. Johannsen, Curt R. Klemm, Jodi L. Krejci Jr., Albert F. Lyons, Kevin P. Malley, Susan M. Meier Jr., Bradley J. Meschini, Connee M. Mohan, Lynn A. Monti, Roxanne A. Muschong, Kimberly R. Oslovich, George C. Panos, Annette M. Ratzlaff, Arnold W. Roiland, Kenneth E. Romanowski, Laurie A. Sandall, Paul R. Sawyer, Lynnette A. Schoeneberg, Trisha M. Schroeder, Cora Schroll, Jamie E. Sindelar, Patricia Smith, Kelly D. Stilling, Michelle L. Triplett, Justin R. Vincenzo, Richard M. Walsdorf, Debra D. Watkins, Brian A. Zoglmann, James A. (Published in The Woodstock Independent November 13, 2019) L10914
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on OCTOBER 17, 2019 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: EVERGREEN OASIS FARM located at 10715 BREEZY LAWN RD. SPRING GROVE, IL 60081. Owner Name & Address: RICHARD AND WENDY TOBIASZ 10715 BREEZY LAWN RD SPRING GROVE, IL 60081. Dated: OCTOBER 17, 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent October 30, 2019, November 6, 2019, November 13, 2019) L10902
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on OCTOBER 17, 2019 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: PRECISION HOME REPAIR located at 12085 MAIN ST RD SPRING GROVE IL 60081. Owner Name & Address: WILLIAM J KELLY 1208 MAIN ST RD SPRING GROVE IL 60081. Dated: OCTOBER 17, 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent October 30, 2019, November 6, 2019, November 13, 2019) L10903
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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY-IN PROBATE Case No. 19PR000330 In the Matter of the Estate of DALE SPRINGMEYER Deceased CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of DALE SPRINGMEYER Of: ROCKFORD, IL Letters of office were issued on: 10/10/2019 to: Representative: SUSAN SPRINGMEYER
10842 TIMBER DR WEST HUNTLEY, IL 60142 whose attorney is: MICHLING PLAZA & ASSOCIATES 101 N THROOP ST WOODSTOCK, IL 60098 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 October 30, 2019, November 6, 2019, November 13, 2019) L10904
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on OCTOBER 21, 2019 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: DIVINA’S FIT CLUB located at 25 N AYER ST HARVARD IL 60033. Owner Name & Address: MARICELA ADAN 25 N AYER ST HARVARD IL 60033. Dated: OCTOBER 21, 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent October 30, 2019, November 6, 2019, November 13, 23019) L10905
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on OCTOBER 22, 2019 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: Gathered Design Co. located at 14001 Crest Lane Woodstock IL 60098. Owner Name & Address: Erin M Van Nevel 14001 Crest Lane Woodstock IL 60098.
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on OCTOBER 25, 2019 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: PAYOFF CLEARING FUND located at 939 WATERFORD CUT, CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014. Owner Name & Address: ARTIS K FREEMAN 939 WATERFORD CUT, CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014. Dated: OCTOBER 25, 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent October 30, 2019, November 6, 2019, November 13, 2019) L10907
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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22nd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of Madelyne Anne Swain Case No. 19MR000985 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Madelyne Anne Swain to the new name of: Madelyne Hazel Lynne The court date will be held on December 13, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at 2200 N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock, McHenry County in Courtroom # 201. Dated at Woodstock, IL, October 28, 2019 /s/Madelyne Anne Swain (Published in The Woodstock Independent November 6, 2019, November 13, 2019) L10908
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on OCTOBER 29, 2019 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
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on OCTOBER 29, 2019 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: ALL-IN RESTORATION SERVICES located at 9505 ELM LN CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014. Owner Name & Address: ASANTE DANIEL NKRUMAH ALLEN 9505 ELM LN CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014. Dated: OCTOBER 29, 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent November 6, 2019, November 13, 2019) L10911
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on OCTOBER 9. 2019 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: MAKING CONNECTIONS located at 9716 US HIGHWAY 12 RICHMOND IL 60071. Owner Name & Address: LARISSA MARIE DIDRIKSEN W1037 ARALIA RD GENOA CITY WI 53128. Dated: OCTOBER 9, 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent November 13, 2019) L10912
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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 12/3/2019 at 9:30 am. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Paul Heilman Unit #518; Carl Gordon Unit #419; Ivy Sagrado Unit #214; Nadine Gordon Unit #815. 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 November 13, 2019) L10913
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on NOVEMBER 8, 2019 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: PURELY CLEAN HOME SOLUTIONS located at 18720 HWY 176 MARENGO IL 60152. Owner Name & Address: DELICIA BROWN 18720 HWY 176 MARENGO IL 60152. Dated: NOVEMBER 8, 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent November 13, 2019) L10915
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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22nd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of Suzanne Munson Janusz Case No. 19MR001028 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Suzanne Munson Junusz to the new name of: Suzanne Janusz The court date will be held on January 10, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at 2200 N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock, McHenry County in Courtroom # 201. Dated at Woodstock, IL, November 8, 2019 /s/Suzanne Munson Janusz (Published in The Woodstock Independent November 13, 2019) L10916
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Marian Central Catholic High School senior Siobhan Stoll (left) keeps her eyes up as she runs to an eighthplace finish in the girls 2A state cross-country finals Nov. 9 at Detweiller Park, Peoria. Junior Peter Walsdorf (lower left) pushes toward the finish in the boys 2A race, crossing the finish line in 11th place. Ryan Jones (lower right) runs strong to finish in 15th place, just behind teammate Walsdorf. The top 25 runners in each race of the state meet achieve the allstate designation.
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Marian Central Catholic High School was well-represented at the IHSA class 2A state cross-country finals Nov. 9 at Detweiller Park in Peoria. All three runners came home with all-state honors. In the girls race, senior Siobhan Stoll finished the 3-mile race in 17 minutes, 42.42 seconds, eighth place in a field of the top 209 female high school runners in Illinois. Stoll was happy with her race. “It was an insanely fast first mile,” she said. “I definitely went out a little too fast. … I just wanted to stay with the pack.” After her first trip to the state meet, Stoll is looking ahead to college, where she hopes to continue her running career. “I’ve had some injuries,” she said,
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“but senior year came together really well.” For the boys, junior Peter Walsdorf crossed the finish line in 15:12.67 for 11th place, and teammate Ryan Jones was just seconds behind. Jones, a senior, finished in 15:18.91 for 15th place in the field of 210 runners from all over Illinois. “I was happy. ... It was what I was shooting for,” Walsdorf said. “It was definitely the best race of the season.” The race was the final trip to Peoria for Jones. Placing 15th, he achieved his goal of bettering his race from last year, when he finished 24th. “It was a fun state meet,” Jones said. “During the first mile we came in the perfect time. We tried to work the back triangle the best we could, coming out faster than we came in. Overall, it was a good race.”
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Carly Kveton (above), a member of the Feather Squad, shows off her firstplace medal.
Thunder youth cheer team headed to state contest
The Feather Squad (left) placed first and qualified for the Illinois Recreational Cheerleading Association state championchips Dec. 6 to 8. Squad members include Lucy Allen, McKenna McAdow, Blakely Bennett, Brianna and Holly Pitz, Sophia Silva, Lexi Cuevas, Eliana Ortiz, Emma Skelton, Emma Galvez, Nevaeh Hooper, Brooklyn Halihan, Carly Kveton, MaKenzie Rice, Dariya Cager, Brianna Mendoza, Andrea Leon Gonzalez, and Denise Arellano.
Second- to fourth-grade team takes first at state qualifing competition By Sandy Kucharski
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Fans at the Woodstock Thunder Youth Football & Cheer games have enjoyed the Thunder cheerleaders for many years, but this year the girls earned recognition outside Woodstock as well when they competed in cheer competitions. In an effort to take the program to the next level, head coaches Kristy Castaldo and Kelly McAdow have added competitive cheer competitions to the schedule for each of the three teams for girls kindergarten to first grade, second to fourth grade, and fifth to seventh grade. On Oct. 13, the second- to fourth-grade cheer team – the feather team – placed first in a competition at Grayslake High School, earning a bid to the Illinois Recreational Cheerleading Association state championships Dec. 6 to 8. “They were shocked, excited and very surprised,” Castaldo said about the win. The state contest will be a three-day competition where the girls will perform a three-minute routine to music and be judged on cheer, dance, tumbling, and jumps. “These girls worked so hard and proved we can come together and make it to state in our first year in competing,” team mom Jaclyn Kveton said. Teams from the two other divisions will continue to compete in qualifiers in an attempt to win their own
The Woodstock Thunder Youth Football and Cheer bantam squad girls perform. bid to state.
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high school sport. “Like any sport, they learn the importance of teamwork,” she said. The girls also are instructed by assistant coaches Katlin Verley and Rebecca Allen and junior coaches Haylie Gibata, Teagan Devaul and Adrianna Rogganbuck. Registration for the 2020 season will open in January. For information, visit woodstockyouthfootball. com.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL REGIONAL PLAY The Woodstock North girls volleyball team fell to Crystal Lake Central in two sets (29-25) (25-9) Nov. 4 in the 3A Crystal Lake South Sectional ending their season.
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Fourth- and fifth-grade boys from Mary Endres Elementary School run Nov. 10 on a cold afternoon in the national Let Me Run program. Running buddies Luke Bigler (No. 2) and Damian Lopez (No. 8) run near the front of the pack.
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During the first quarter, fourthand fifth-grade boys at Mary Endres Elementary School can be found running to build character, camaraderie, and team spirit. They’re part of Let Me Run, a national organization with a mission to inspire young boys to “be courageous enough to be themselves, to build healthy relationships, and to live an active lifestyle.” For the school, Let Me Run is a response to Girls on the Run. “For me,” said Kiera Parpart, a second grade teacher and Let Me Run head coach, “when my twins were in these grades, my daughter was able to do Girls on the Run. My son was the one who was most interested in running, but there wasn’t a team like this for him.”
A couple of years later, Parpart’s principal sought her out to see whether she would be interested in heading up a Let Them Run team. “I’m not a runner myself,” Parpart said, “but you don’t have to be – which is what I love about this program.” What Parpart enjoys the most is that the coaches are tasked with helping the students set attainable goals. “It is not about just running,” she said. “Let Me Run is about character building. It is good for sportsmanship, and good for teamwork.” Let Me Run boys met on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a 90-minute practice and lesson, which culminated in last week’s 5K run. “We study a quote or words to live by every day,” Parpart said. “We start with dynamic stretching, run as a team, and then we stretch
again. Next up is the lesson plan with whatever character quality we are studying. For example, our lesson on bullying included role-playing. It is really great for the kids.” The 19 Let Me Run boys have run varying distances throughout the season, but last Thursday was the first time they had attempted a 5K. “They did great,” Parpart said. “The fastest time was 25:55, which is pretty good.” But speed was not what Parpart was focused on. On that brisk afternoon run, the team was successful, not because of their strong times, but because they completed the run as a team. Even when setting goals, Parpart said, “I was impressed by how thoughtful they were. Their goals about being a good friend, they were about supporting their teammates.”
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Streaks hitter recognized by conference, region Berry named KRC player of the year By Sandy Kucharski
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The Woodstock High School varsity volleyball team this fall enjoyed its most successful season since 1986, going undefeated in conference play and finishing the season with a 30-7 record. The contributions from the players did not go unrecognized, including those of team captain Hanna Berry. The standout senior was named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association AllRegion 6 team, Hanna and most recently Berry was named the volleyball player of the year in the Kishwaukee River Conference. Berry had 361 kills on the season and 897 in her high school career. She had a .224 hitting percentage and racked up 50 aces this season. “This was definitely my favorite season,” she said. “I was really fortunate to play with several of my best friends.” She attributed the success the team shared this season to the chemistry they had. She also expressed her appreciation for the fans. “It was really cool to see how many fans came out and had so much fun watching us,” she said. Drawn to athletics at an early age, Berry tried several sports, but at age 11, a family friend turned her on to volleyball, and she joined Sky High
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Blue Streak volleyball standout Hanna Berry in action Oct. 7 against Woodstock North for the KRC conference title.
Volleyball club in Crystal Lake. “I used to do lots of sports, but volleyball was the sport that stuck, especially considering my height,” the 6-foot-tall athlete said. Outside of the high school season, Berry plays club ball, keeping her on the court 11 months of the year. On Nov. 13, Berry will sign her official letter of intent, committing to play volleyball at Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo., where she has been offered both athletic and academic scholarships. She plans to pursue a degree in physical therapy.
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Woodstock North’s Kaitlyn Wickersheim (left) dives for a dig Nov. 4 in the sectional semifinal against Crystal Lake Central. The Thunder’s Brooke Amann (right) tries to slip the ball between Tiger defenders. CLC defeated WNHS to end the Thunder’s playoff run.
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