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Council sets stage for 2020 Streets program, gas tax OK’d; city would buy Die Cast site By Larry Lough
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During their last meeting of 2019, Woodstock City Council members prepared for a couple of major projects in 2020. With no public comments objecting to (or supporting) the proposal, the
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north of the Metra station. The “enhanced” street program for 2020 – an apparent start of a five-year effort to upgrade streets citywide – was advanced through an ordinance to authorize the $10-million general obligation bond and a resolution on bond reimbursement. See COUNCIL Page 2
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council voted 7-0 to issue a $10 million bond for street improvements in the new year and to enact a 3-centsa-gallon city fuel tax to help pay it off. And during a workshop at the end of the meeting, council members agreed the city should buy the former Die Cast factory site so the city could control development of the property
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Girls from the freshman basketball team at Woodstock High School pack boxes for the Christmas Clearing House holiday project. About 1,400 families received food, toys, books, and other items when the boxes were delivered Sunday throughout Woodstock School District 200.
Will impeachment affect election? By Larry Lough
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On the day local Congresswoman Lauren Underwood announced her support for impeachment of the president, about 175 people rallied in 28-degree cold on the Woodstock Square in support of the vote to impeach.
The 40-minute rally was followed by a march around the Square by the bundled up, sign-waving crowd that blew whistles in support of the whistleblower in the congressional investigation. Underwood’s statement on impeachment said she had “listened to our community, examined important testimony and evidence, and
studied the drafted articles.” “The President has demonstrated a pattern of corrupt behavior,” the statement said, “and abused his power for his own personal political gain when he pressured foreign leaders to conduct investigations against political rivals, jeopardizing our country’s national security and the integrity of
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The new gas tax is expected to go into effect April 1, and bonds will be sold in late spring “once we start incurring costs of the program,” Mayor Brian Sager said. “We think it will be a tremendous positive for the community,” he said. The mayor said “99 percent [of residents] say we have a problem with streets.” “We don’t live in a street-supporting part of the country,” Sager observed. “We believe we must invest in streets, and that takes money.” Deputy Mayor Mike Turner said the freeze-thaw weather cycle that damaged streets “is just the nature of where we live.” “We’re doing this in about as benign a way as we can,” Turner said of the 3-cent gas tax. The tax is expected to provide about $300,000 a year for the city. That and a similar amount from the recently increased state gas tax will provide about $600,000 a year for payments on the 20-year bond. The city hopes to seek resurfacing bids by the end of January and begin street work May 1. Bids for street work were not sought this year until July, and by the time the contractor got to work in October, wet weather limited 2019 work to sewer and curb repairs. All resurfacing work has been postponed until spring.
Council consensus
Issues with streets and several other items took a little more than an hour of the council meeting. But the future of the Die Cast site involved a two-hour discussion in a work session, so no decisions were made. But council members seemed to find consensus on many issues – and conflict on just a couple. For guidance on developing the Die Cast site, “We don’t have to look any further than our downtown plan,” said Garrett Anderson, the city’s director of Economic Development. That downtown development plan was adopted by the council last January. Anderson gave the council an 18-slide presentation he had prepared along with Joe Napolitano, the city’s director of Building and Zoning, and city planner Darrell Moore. Afterward, council endorsed the four objectives of the downtown plan: n Develop the civic heart of the community n Increased residential density n Strengthen the central business district n Preserving the historic character Council members agreed to add a
Woodstock Fire/Rescue District Board of Trustees has approved a 2019 property tax levy of $7.9 million, up 25 percent from a year ago. Most of that increase comes from a 20 percent increase approved by nearly 65 percent of voters in a referendum last April. Most of the rest represents the maximum levy increase allowed by state law. That means the district will collect an additional $1.4 million in property taxes this year. Fire Chief Mike Hill has said staffing and equipment will be priorities when the additional funds start arriving in May, based on the district’s new four-year strategic plan.
Woodstock Police have stepped up enforcement
town downd by r o f plan 9. prove tock’st was ap nuary 201 s d o Wo lopmen il in Ja deve ity Counc the C fifth objective: add a public amenity, such as a skating rink or pavilion. But members were generally reluctant to create more specific guidelines for prospective investors as to how the Die Cast site should be developed for residential and commercial uses. “We’re not developers,” Councilman Darrin Flynn said. “We need to be careful about seeing ourselves as developers. ... We need to see what the professionals who do this for a living actually come up with.” That approach was endorsed by John McNamara of Woodstock, an urban planner and a vocal critic of the ill-fated Founder’s Crossing housing proposal for the Die Cast site. He urged the council to develop a “vision statement” for development. “Let the market respond,” he told the council about project specifics. “Let the market figure that out.”
Residential needed?
Councilman Jim Prindiville questioned whether the Die Cast site needed a residential component. The downtown plan foresees retail space among “transit oriented development” that would suit housing needs of commuters, similar to towns on the Metra line that are closer to Chicago. “That’s a difficult concept to achieve out here,” Prindiville said. “The world has changed.” He argued that fiber optic access
made the property ideal for development of technology-related businesses, not houses and apartments. Although council member Lisa Lohmeyer said she was “not sure” the city needed to own the land, the consensus at the end of the meeting was that would give the council more control of development. “Site control would be outstanding,” McNamara told the council. City Manager Roscoe Stelford said city ownership would simplify development decisions. “You take an extra player out of the equation,” he said. “It would provide more flexibility, make the process easier and smoother.” At the end of the discussion, Mayor Sager broke the news that Wintrust Bank had sold the property, but bank officials had assured the city that terms negotiated for buying the land would be honored. Those terms, considered favorable to the city, include a purchase price of $1.5 million for the 6.12 acres the city does not own at the 9-acre site. After a two-year waiver of principal and interest payments, the city would pay for land at 3.6 percent interest for 20 years. The debt would be paid from tax increment financing district income paid by developers of the site. The purchase is expected to be an agenda item for the council’s next meeting, on Jan. 21.
Impaired and unbuckled drivers are targeted by a special holiday enforcement effort by the Woodstock Police Department through Jan. 2 The local campaign is part of a national enforcement effort. According to a news release, partiers are encouraged to designate a sober driver. People who see an impaired driver on the road are urged to pull over and call police.
Three felonies charged in death from Nov. 24 crash
The death of a Woodstock man in a car crash Nov. 24 has led to the driver being charged with three counts of aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office reported that Shawn A. Brautigam, 32, of Wheaton had been charged with the three felony counts. He will appear in court at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26. Charles Akerberg, 34, of Woodstock was killed when he was thrown from Brautigam’s car as it hit a tree and utility pole before rolling over on Charles Road west of Queen Anne Road about 2 a.m. Brautigam and a 44-year-old female passenger from Wheaton also were seriously injured. Police said Brautigam’s bloodalcohol content was above the legal limit and that his license had been suspended for a previous DUI offense. Police said speed might have been a contributing cause. Brautigam was being held at the DuPage County Jail on charges unrelated to the crash.
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our elections. “The testimony and evidence put forth led me to a clear conclusion. In order to uphold my sworn oath, I must vote to protect the Constitution and will vote in support of the articles of impeachment.”
Republicans respond
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Signs tell the story during a rally in the park in the Woodstock Square last week on the eve of the impeachment of President Trump. About 175 people took part in the rally and march around the Square. every county in the 14th District in defeating four-term Republican incumbent Randy Hultgren. Seven Republicans who want to challenge Underwood in November – including Rezin and Oberweis – are seeking their party’s nomination in the March 17 primary election. Among those who attended last week’s rally on the Square was a lifelong Woodstock resident who was overheard saying, “I’ve never been to a rally.” She declined to give her name.
“I’m a 78-year-old woman,” she said, “but my friends don’t feel the same way I do.” Why did she attend the rally? “I’m worried about my country,” she said. Marchers carried a variety of signs, many homemade, but all followed the rally theme of “Impeach and Remove.” “All I want for Christmas is to impeach Trump,” said one sign. “Treason is the reason,” said another. Many carried signs with the same wording: “No one is above the law.”
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unseat Underwood next November issued statements critical of the incumbent. State Sen. Sue Rezin of Morris said Underwood “sided with the demands of the partisan left wingers who financed her campaign.” State Rep. Jim Oberweis of Sugar Grove said Underwood was out of touch with her district, calling the vote “partisan politics at its worst and it’s wrong.” In 2018, the Naperville nurse won
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At the rally, T.J. Clark from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee urged participants to continue their support of Underwood and Sixth District Rep. Sean Casten, another vulnerable Democrat in the 2020 election. “More has to be done after tonight,” Clark said. “Posting on social media is great, but writing a letter to the editor is better.” Underwood, a first-term Democrat in a district with a history of electing Republicans, had postponed announcing a decision on impeachment, as had other politically vulnerable Democrats. The day after the rally, Underwood and Casten joined 228 other congressional Democrats and one independent to make Trump the third U.S. president to be impeached. Two Republicans who hope to
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Woodstock Police Department
■ Jeffrey N. Bull, 54, Woodstock, was arrested Dec. 5 in the 800 block of Washington Street on charges of obstructing identification, a McHenry County warrant charging failure to appear, and a Lake County warrant charging aggravated ID theft. Held on $75,000, $20,000, and $100 bonds. Court date Jan. 2 ■ Pamela R. Heady, 54, Crystal Lake, was arrested Dec. 6 in the 600 block of Lake Avenue on a McHenry County warrant charging possession of a controlled substance. Released after posting 10 percent of $15,000 bond. Court date Dec. 18. ■ James R. Byers, 34, Woodstock, was arrested Dec. 6 in the 1200 block of Walden Oaks Drive on two counts of domestic battery. Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set. ■ Donley M. Carey, 34, Racine, Wis., was arrested Dec. 7 in the 1200 block of Havens Drive on charges of obstructing identification and resisting/obstructing a peace office. Released on $100 bond. Court date Dec. 26. ■ Alejandro Quintero, 18, Woodstock,
was arrested Dec. 7 in the 1200 block of Lake Avenue on a charge of obstructing identification. Released on $100 bond. Court date Jan. 16. ■ Jonathan M. Salas-Ramirez, 28, Woodstock, was arrested Dec. 8 at Route 47 and Donovan Avenue on charges of no valid driver’s license and driving with one headlight. Released after posting 10 percent of $2,500 bond. Court date Jan. 2. ■ Neil S. Deegan, 39, Woodstock, was arrested Dec. 9 in the 100 block of Bagley Street on a Manatee County, Fla., warrant charging violation of probation. Held on $10,000 bond. Court date to be set. ■ Osvaldo Bustamante Jr., 43, Woodstock, was arrested Dec. 12 in the 2100 block of Lake Avenue on a charge of theft and nine counts of retail theft. Released after posting $295 bond. Court date Jan. 9. ■ Male juvenile, 15, Woodstock, was arrested Dec. 11 in Woodstock on a charge of interference with public officers. Released to parent. Court date to be set. ■ Matthew C. Volkman, 39, Sugar Grove, was arrested Dec. 10 in the 3700 block of Doty Road on Kane and Kendall county
warrants charging failure to appear. Held on $3,000 bonds. Court date to be set. ■ Male juvenile, 14, Woodstock, was arrested Dec. 10 in the 2000 block of Aspen Drive on a charge of aggravated battery to peace officer. Held without bond at Kane County Juvenile Detention Center. Court date to be set.
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■ Angel M. Vargas, 25, Woodstock, was arrested Dec. 1 on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding 15-20 mph over limit. ■ Ryan M. Thomas, 37, Woodstock, was arrested Dec. 10 on a charge of cruelty to animals. ■ Cyrena J. Sutherland, 26, Wonder Lake, was arrested Dec. 11 on a charge of contempt of court. ■ Nicholas S. Naranjo, 30, Woodstock, was arrested Dec. 14 on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and driving under the influence with bloodalcohol of 0.08 percent. ■ Jake A. Baraglia, 28, Woodstock, was arrested Dec. 15 on a charge of resisting
peace officer. Charges are only accusations of crimes, and defendants are presumed innocent until proved guilty.
Woodstock Fire/Rescue District
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 Dec. 12-18: 68 Fire Runs Dec. 12 4:53 p.m. – McConnell and Courtaulds roads, cultivated trees or nursery stock fire; engine, shift commander 6:37 p.m. – 1300 block of Boulder Court, hazardous condition/other; truck Dec. 13 8 a.m. – 700 block of West Judd Street, passenger vehicle fire; truck, shift commander 11:32 a.m. – South and Tryon streets, traffic accident with no injuries; shift commander, ambulance, engine 2:35 p.m. – 11300 block of Haegers Bend Road, Algonquin, assist police or other agency; tender 5:38 p.m. – 1400 block of Rhett Place, malfunctioning smoke detector activation; truck 6:59 p.m. – Eastwood Drive and Calhoun Street, traffic accident with no injuries; ambulance, shift commander, truck 9:46 p.m. – 5100 block of Dean Street, no incident found on arrival; engine Dec. 14 3:04 p.m. – 1700 block of South Eastwood Drive, unintentional detector activation, no fire; shift commander, ambulance, engine, truck Dec. 15 8:27 p.m. – 1200 block of Pond Point Road, carbon monoxide incident; engine, shift commander, ambulance Dec. 16 6:38 a.m. – 1000 block of Greenwood Circle, carbon monoxide incident; truck 10:11 a.m. – 1400 block of South Eastwood Drive, unintentional alarm system activation, no fire; shift commander, truck, engine 5:12 p.m. – Eastwood Drive and Lake Avenue, traffic accident with no injuries; truck, ambulance, shift commander 6:56 p.m. – Lake Avenue and Eastwood Drive, traffic accident with no injuries; truck, shift commander 7:24 p.m. – 8700 block of Hogbac Road, traffic accident with injuries; truck, ambulance, shift commander 7:26 p.m. – Kishwaukee Valley Road, traffic accident with injuries; engine, ambulance Dec. 17 6:07 a.m. – 400 block of South Continued on next page
Keith C. Emricson, 76
and Charlotte Emricson; and many nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter Angie Ballard; his parents; brothers Ronald C. Emricson and LaVern T. Emricson; a sister, Anna Marie Emricson; and brother-in-law LeRoy Knudsen. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by family, friends, and his beloved dog, Duke. There will be a celebration of his life on Jan. 18, 2020, at 2 p.m. at the Hunter-Emricson Ranch, 15026 CR 672, Wimauma, FL 33598.
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REAL CHARMING. REAL INDEPENDENT. REAL FUN. It’s time to party again and again and again in Woodstock, IL at the annual 2020 Woodstock Groundhog Days Festival! The weekend celebration kicks off on Thursday, January 30 with the Welcoming of the Groundhog at the historic Woodstock Opera House. On Sunday, February 2 at approximately 7:07 AM, Woodstock Willie makes his prognostication on the charming Woodstock Square.
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Eastwood Drive, unintentional alarm system activation, no fire; shift commander, truck 11:51 a.m. – 2300 block of South Eastwood Drive, carbon monoxide incident; engine Dec. 18 1:12 p.m. – 400 block of South Eastwood Drive, unintentional transmission of alarm; shift commander, engine, truck, ambulance 7:46 p.m. – South Street and Eastwood Drive, traffic accident with injuries; truck, shift commander, ambulance 8:44 p.m. – 1400 block of North Madison Street, lockout; truck 8:47 p.m. – 1200 Davis Road, malfunctioning alarm system sounded; engine
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Sheriff hiring correctional officer The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is taking applications for the job of correctional officer. Applications and all required documents must be received by 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31. Applications can be found at mchenrysheriff. org or at the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Facility. A written test will take place Saturday, Feb. 8, and a physical agility exam is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 15. For more information, call 815-334-4933.
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a love of watching old Westerns, and enjoyed discussing them with his best friend of 45 years, Big Mike. He loved his trips to Homosassa every other month to visit one of his closest and dearest friends, Huck, and sister-in-law, Dreama, and also his trips to the Lake Ranch in Lake Placid with his best bud, Jim. He was a die-hard Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan and enjoyed watching them in the new BarnBar he and his son-in-law Joey had recently built together, well, Keith “supervised.” He enjoyed family and was a very proud father and grandpa (pepaw). He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Judy aka Schatz; six children, two living in Illinois and four living in Florida, Diane Landers, Laura Halicke (Ron), James Rowell (Katie), Susan Kapioski (John), Jeff Emricson (Renee), Margo Hunter(Joey); 19 grandchildren, Amanda, Lisa, Ashley, Bubba, Ronnie, Corey, James, Paul, Taylor, Josie, Courtney, Hope, Brook, Chaz, Austin, Alec, Yamari, Rowan and Payton; seven greatgrandchildren; two brothers, Larry Emricson (Mary), Ken Emricson (Merlyn); two sisters, Carol Knudsen and Darlene Lilja (Milton); two sisters-in-law, Marge Emricson
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Keith Charles Emricson, 76, of Wimauma, Fla., passed away Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 surrounded by family. He was born Aug. 3, 1943, in Woodstock, Ill., to Thore and Hulda (Shultz) Emricson. He married Judy A. Belcher on Oct. 21, 1982, in Gibsonton, Fla. Keith Charles He served in Emricson the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany. He worked several years offshore, then found his calling in fencing and started his own company, D&E fencing, with David Dillard. He then began working for Merchants Metals as assistant manager in 1998 and retired in 2008. He loved to fish. It was his passion. He always looked forward to his annual fishing trips with his brothers in past years. He enjoyed the countless fishing trips with Billy Howell, who he had the pleasure of working with for many years. He had
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‘Visit from St. Nicholas’: Happy Christmas to All By Clement Clarke Moore
’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds; While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads; And mamma in her ’kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap, When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow, Gave a luster of midday to objects below, When what to my wondering eyes did appear, But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny rein-deer, With a little old driver so lively and quick, I knew in a moment he must be St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name: “Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! on, Cupid! on, Donner and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!” As leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky; So up to the housetop the coursers they flew With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too— And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my head, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound. He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack. His eyes—how they twinkled! his dimples, how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard on his chin was as white as the snow; The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke, it encircled his head like a wreath; He had a broad face and a little round belly That shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread; He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose; He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight— “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”
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Where’s conclusion, call to arms for action?
I read Rep. Steve Reick’s Guest Column (“Unfunded programs a pension problem,” Dec.18) with interest as I am somewhat familiar with the Department of Human Services (DHS) program he describes and the difficulties in funding a program that has actually been ordered by the court (Ligas Consent Decree). The first seven paragraphs are a story (all quoted from a Chicago newspaper) about the impact on one family of DHS’s difficulties in implementing Ligas. The final three paragraphs tell us: there are other unfunded programs in the state and the pension systems are perhaps to blame. That’s it. The column as presented has neither a conclusion, nor a call to arms, nor a notion of what steps our representative plans to take to fund these programs and/or address the pensions issue. I find it hard
to believe that our representative would author such a vapid piece – perhaps his submission was truncated by an overzealous editor? Michael A. Rugh Woodstock
She fights to protect farmers in our county
In McHenry County we’re blessed with some of the best farm land in the country. I enjoy watching the planting of the crops in the spring, the growth in the summer, and the harvest in the fall. Behind these idyllic scenes are hardworking McHenry County family farmers struggling to avoid bankruptcy. Farming is one of the most dangerous, risky professions in our country. Farmers rely on stable commodity prices and stable markets to sell their crops. The Illinois Farm Bureau reports that many Illinois farmers made the tough decision to not plant a
crop this past spring due to the uncertainty of whether a market will exist at harvest time to sell their crop. Since taking office in January, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood has been fighting for McHenry County farmers. Through his reckless trade and tariff policies, President Trump has upended worldwide agricultural markets for U.S. products. He’s replaced these trading partners with a $16 billion welfare system; the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) to prop up struggling farmers. Rep. Underwood worked hard to make sure payments to McHenry County farmers through this program were not delayed during the budget negotiation process. Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert praised Underwood’s persistence and leadership in supporting Illinois farmers during this budget negotiating process. Until the Trump administration comes to its
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senses and works with countries like China to reestablish normal trading markets for our agricultural products, these payments are going to be necessary for our farmers. Farmers are hard workers. They don’t want or expect a government hand out. They want free and fair markets for their world class crops. They expect their government to work for them to help maintain markets for their crops. Congresswoman Underwood is working hard in Washington to support our McHenry County farm families. We need to support our representatives in Washington who support our local farmers. It’s the right thing to do. Helen Torscher Crystal Lake
A heartfelt “Thank You” to the Bull Valley family that so beautifully brightens up Bull Valley Road with hundreds of lighted deer. Each year I drive by in amazement and gratitude for the wonderful gift they give to our wonderful community. You have made the annual Bull Valley Christmas ride a tradition in my family, and I’m sure so many other families in the surrounding area. We are so blessed and fortunate to have such generous, thoughtful citizens who enjoy sharing wonderful Christmas memories. Merry Christmas. Colleen Jackson Woodstock
candles of joy, hope, courage, peace, grace, and love that will burn all year long. Then, as the second verse calls forth, there’s work to be done. I Will Light Candles this Christmas By Howard Thurman I will light Candles this Christmas, Candles of joy despite all the sadness, Candles of hope where despair keeps watch, Candles of courage for fears ever present, Candles of peace for tempest-tossed days, Candles of grace to ease heavy burdens, Candles of love to inspire all my living, Candles that will burn all year long. When the song of the angels is stilled, When the star in the sky is gone, When kings and princes are home, When the shepherds are back with their flocks … The work of Christmas begins: To find the lost, To heal the broken, To feed the hungry, To release the prisoner, To rebuild the nations, To bring peace among the people, To make music in the heart. Cheryl Wormley is publisher of The Woodstock Independent. Her email is c.wormley@thewoodstockindependent. com.
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Holidays are filled with tradition. For me, Christmas traditions top all others. In my heart and mind, Christmas starts after Thanksgiving – not before. But even as we’re finishing the last of the leftover turkey, I’m ready to bring the Christmas boxes out of the garage. I’m almost childlike in anticipation of arranging the many Nativity sets we’ve been given and purchased. Son Paul’s family gave us the newest one last year. It’s from Africa. The carved teak Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus are quite simple with angular lines. I love how they feel in my hands – almost satiny. The animals include a water buffalo, camel, and goat. Arranging our 20 or so Nativity scenes is a tradition that I love sharing with a grandchild. Another tradition is decorating the Christmas tree while listening to Woodstock High School choir Christmas CDs, collected through the years. Our tree topper is a descending white dove, purchased decades ago. I cherish the tradition of sending and receiving Christmas cards and letters. I love opening the mail during the days leading up to Christmas – and the days immediately following, since some of our dear friends are like I am and use the quiet of Christmas week for sending greetings. I think of my Christmas Declarations as my “Merry Christmas” greeting to each of you. I don’t need to send
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Over his career, Hackbart was also principal at Northwood Middle School for eight years and became the first principal at Creekside when it opened in 2007. A former Wisconsin
program – a peer-mentoring program for students with special needs. Creekside’s program was named International Middle School Best Buddies Chapter of the Year in 2012 and recognized as the Illinois Chapter of the Year in 2018.
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He stays in touch and still plays Santa for the Best Buddies participants each year. Hackbart said he was very proud of the program and the tradition that staff and students had maintained at Creekside. The D200 Educational Foundation award is named after Sue Palmore, who exemplified service to her community in her roles as a member of the District 200 Board of Education and member of the D200 Education Foundation. To continue her legacy after her death in 2012, the foundation renamed the Award of Excellence in Palmore’s honor.
St. Mary fifth-graders are latest D.A.R.E. grads Students learn drug, alcohol awareness, ways to just say ‘no’ By Janet Dovidio
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Woodstock Police Department Officer William Lintner taught St. Mary’s fifth-grade students the skills presented in the D.A.R.E. program – Drug Abuse Resistance Education. “Today’s kids are under tremendous pressure,” teacher Annie Veneziano said. “The students need the skills and tools taught in the D.A.R.E. program to help them navigate tough times.” Lintner came to the classroom for 45-minute lessons for 10 weeks. Each week students had instruction, an activity, vocabulary terms to enter into their D.A.R.E.
booklets, and a summary video. Topics included drug and alcohol awareness, in-person and cyber bullying, stress, peer pressure, confidence, and learning ways to say “no.” “It was warming as a teacher to see the bond created between the kids and Officer Lintner over the weeks,” Veneziano said. “He would often take personal time outside of weekly lessons to stop by the school. He even went with us to Dairy Queen.” To graduate, students had to write an essay about their experience with the program. They finished the essay with a pledge regarding good choices in the future. “The program was fantastic,” Veneziano said. “Officer Lintner will be missed, but he has promised to come back and visit.” She thanked Mayor Brian Sager and Police Chief John Lieb for attending the graduation ceremony. Each offered congratulations to the students. The mayor reminded, them, “You are our future.”
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D.A.R.E. Officer William Lintner of the Woodstock Police Department led St. Mary School fifth-graders in the program’s anti-drug curriculum – and even accompanied them to the Dairy Queen.
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high school state champion and University of Wisconsin wrestler, Hackbart could be found coaching at the middle or high school levels in wrestling, soccer, and basketball. “We’re so appreciative of all that Bob has done and continues to do to inspire excellence in our district,” said Jaci Krandel, co-president of the D200 Education Foundation. As a principal, Hackbart was known for always making time for struggling students and providing individual attention. “My philosophy is what’s best for the student,” he said. “Every student is different.” It was during Hackbart’s high school wrestling days that he developed compassion for special needs children when he befriended a wrestling teammate’s sister who had Down syndrome. At Creekside, Hackbart was a big supporter of the Best Buddies
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Like many longtime educators, Robert Hackbart wore many hats: Outstanding math teacher, inspirational coach, and beloved principal. Even after his 2016 retirement, Hackbart left his legacy with schools known throughout Illinois as exceptional for their inclusion of students with special needs. Hackbart’s 32-year career with Woodstock School District 200 is being honored by the Woodstock District 200 Education Foundation on Feb. 8 with the 2020 Sue Palmore Award of Excellence. That is the date of the foundation’s 26th annual Groundhog Day dinner/auction. Tickets for the event are available at e.givesmart.com/events/eMv/. Natia Hong, special education teacher at Creekside Middle School, nominated Hackbart for the award because of his remarkable advocacy
for Life Skills students with autism, Down syndrome, intellectual impairments, and other challenges. “The first week of school at Creekside, Mr. Hackbart introduced each Life Skills student to the entire student population,” Hong said. “He wanted to Robert send a positive Hackbart message that students with special needs were not any different from anyone else.”
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28 state scholars at Marian Central Catholic High Marian Central Catholic High School has 28 seniors who were recognized as Illinois State Scholars. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission recognized the students for their exceptional academic achievement, according to a news release. The commission, which is a state agency responsible for helping make college accessible and affordable for Illinois families, each year since 1958 has conferred the recognition to top Illinois high school students. The 2020-21 Illinois State Scholars represent about the top 10 percent of high school seniors from 726 high schools across the state. Selection is based on exemplary ACT or SAT test scores and sixth semester class rank. “These students have consistently shown their academic excellence throughout their years here at Marian Central,” Principal Debra Novy said. “Their leadership, service, academic excellence, and faith will together become the cornerstone of their future successes.” The Marian students recognized
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Marian Central Catholic High School students who earned State Scholar recognition pose in the gymnasium. are Jamie Atadero, Jacob Benigni, Connor Blaz, Madeline Conti Mica, Isabelle Clarkson, Connor Donaldson, Alexander Eschenbacher, Stephan Foster, Linzie Harding,
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1. “Christmas is not a time nor a sea-
son, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.” Who said it? A. Abraham Lincoln B. Calvin Coolidge C. John F. Kennedy D. Richard Nixon
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“The main reason Santa is so jolly is because he knows where all the bad girls live.” Who said it? A. George Carlin B. Tina Fey C. Johnny Carson D. Lizzo
“What I don’t like about office Christmas parties is looking for a job the next day.” Who said it? A. Phyllis Diller B. Roseanne C. Rita Rudner D. Paula Poundstone “The thing about Christmas is that it almost doesn’t matter what mood you’re in or what kind of a year you’ve had – it’s a fresh start.” Who said it? A. Oprah Winfrey B. Ellen DeGeneres C. Kelly Clarkson D. Adele
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“A lovely thing about Christmas is that it’s compulsory, like a thunderstorm, and we all go through it together?” Who said it? A. Bob Hope B. James Corden C. Brad Pitt D. Garrison Keillor
5. “At Christmas, I am always struck by how the spirit of togetherness lies also at the heart of the Christmas story. A young mother and a dutiful father with their baby were joined by poor shepherds and visitors from afar. They came with their gifts to worship the Christ child.” Who said it? A. Billy Graham B. Queen Elizabeth II C. Barack Obama D. Anthony Rizzo
ily about things. It’s about being good to one another, it’s about the Christian ethic, it’s about kindness.” Who said it? A. Harrison Ford B. Barbra Streisand C. Jim Henson D. Carrie Fisher
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11. “I love Christmas. I’m really sen-
timental about it. My parents made it awesome for us, and we were allowed to be kids for a long time.” Who said it? A. Josh Groban B. Barry Manilow C. Michael Buble D. Madonna
12. “I like to compare the holiday
season with the way a child listens to a favorite story. The pleasure is in the familiar way the story begins, the anticipation of familiar turns it takes, the familiar moments of suspense, and the familiar climax and ending.” Who said it? A. Stephen King B. Fred Rogers C. Alfred Hitchcock D. Burl Ives
Merry Christmas, everyone, and – spoiler alert – here are the answers!
6. “Unless we make Christmas an occa-
1. B; 2. A; 3. C; 4. D; 5. B; 6. A; 7. A; 8. C; 9. D; 10. A; 11. C; 12. B
7. “God never gives someone a gift they
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sion to share our blessings, all the snow in Alaska won’t make it ‘white.’” Who said it? A. Bing Crosby B. Idina Menzel C. Lady Gaga D. Jimmy Carter
are not capable of receiving. If he gives us the gift of Christmas, it is because we all have the ability to understand and receive it.” Who said it? A. Pope Francis B. Charles Dickens C. Maya Angelou D. Barbara Bush
8. “Santa Claus has the right idea –
visit people only once a year.” Who said it? A. David Letterman B. Henny Youngman C. Victor Borge D. Baby Yoda
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Plans are delayed for a gas station/convenience store and car wash at the site of the former Fresh Market grocery store at Route 47 and Irving Avenue. Woodstock City Council members will resume consideration of the proposal for a Thorntons development at their Jan. 21 meeting once they are assured the wedge-shaped property won’t become a truck stop. And even then, the project might not have the support of Mayor Brian Sager. Troy Paionk, senior project manager for developer BSTP, pitched the plan last week for a 4,500-square-foot, 16-pump convenience store and gas station on that site. He said the former grocery store would be removed but other shops, including a Dollar General and a coin laundry, would remain. While the council seemed prepared Dec. 17 to approve a preliminary plat and a special use permit to allow the project, Paionk hesitated when the mayor introduced an amendment to the ordinance to ensure the site did not become a truck stop. The primary concern is that state law would allow additional video gambling terminals in the city, which is at its locally
imposed limit of 25 sites. “I need to make sure my team has the chance to review this from a legal perspective,” Paionk told the council in asking that the matter be postponed. He acknowledged the station would have some diesel pumps “for box trucks, landscape trucks,” but he said there was no intention for it to evolve into a truck stop.
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Although Sager sought the amendment to place “a greater source of restriction” on use of the site, he still was skeptical about another gas station along Route 47 in Woodstock. Four others are within sight of the proposed development. “I’m not convinced the best use
[of that property] is by a gas station,” Sager said, suggesting he had hoped for “a different type of retail.” Other council members also had reservations, but they noted no other developers had come forward since Shop Fresh closed last year. “While I’d like to see something else,” Councilman Gordie Tebo said, “this might be the best thing.” Deputy Mayor Mike Turner said the market might best determine use of the 6.5-acre property. “I’m a bit reluctant to turn this down on this particular site,” he said, “but I would expect the bestof-the-best of Thornton’s. ...” That stretch of Route 47 is part of a state project to widen and improve the highway from U.S. 14 to Route 120. The land-acquisition phase underway will prepare for the start of construction in about two years.
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That project forced some changes to Thorntons’ plan for construction. Route 47 will have a barrier median at that site, causing access off the highway to be limited to right-in, right-out. And the development will be forced away from the highway because of land the state needs to build a roundabout intersection at Judd Street, Irving, and the state road. “We’d like to be closer to the See THORNTONS Page 14
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Woodstock, was sold by BMO Harris Bank N.A., Chicago, to Beatriz Calcheux, Geneva, for 129,900. ■ Residence at 809 Hickory Road, Woodstock, was sold by Kathleen M. Marks, Leander, Texas, to Natasha C. Kratochvil, Woodstock, for $230,000. ■ Residence at 322 Lake Ave., Woodstock, was sold by Juan Mendoza, Woodstock, to Alyssa M. Reibel, Woodstock, for $172,000. ■ Residence at 306 Dacy St., Woodstock, was sold by Jose R. and Jill M. Flores, Woodstock, to Stacy L. Akers, Woodstock, for $156,000. ■ Residence at 2019 Olmstead Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Maple Tree, LLC, Woodstock, to Carrie Burden, Woodstock, for $179,000. ■ Residence at 1800 Butterfield Road, Woodstock, was sold by Erin E. Sanders, Woodstock, to Dawn Katz, for $215,000. ■ Residence at 601 Hickman Lane, Woodstock, was sold by KLM Builders Inc., Richmond, to Robert M. Salazar, Woodstock, for $361,291. ■ Residence at 11615 Schuette Circle, Woodstock, was sold by Ruth Anne Fiester, Woodstock, to Kenneth N. Thompson and Callie A. Cane, Woodstock, for $190,000. ■ Residence at 8604 Pebble Creek Court, Wonder Lake, was sold by Dale D. Morris, Johnsburg, to Eugene C. Smith, Wonder Lake, for $218,000. ■ Residence at 2225 Preswick Lane, Woodstock, was sold by Cambridge Homes Inc., Vernon Hills, to William D. Duero and Elaine A. Whalen, Woodstock, for $268,000.
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road,” Paionk said. He explained the proposal was undergoing review by the Illinois Department of Transportation, but he said he would prefer the council’s vote not be delayed beyond Jan. 21, the date of the next council meeting. Garrett Anderson, the city’s director of Economic Development, said the developer had not asked for incentives from either the local tax increment financing district or the enterprise zone, though the site falls within the boundaries of both. Although the current site’s taxable value is about $3 million, he said, the property has lost about 60 percent of its value in the past five years. Still, the new development would contribute to TIF revenue, which is used to pay “soft costs” such as design and engineering for new and expanding businesses. Thorntons LLC, which is headquartered in Louisville, operates in more than 190 locations over six states across the Midwest and in Florida.
■ Residence at 302 Hoy Ave., Woodstock, was sold by Joshua B. Smith, Woodstock, to Ryan M. Peterson, Woodstock, for $122,200. ■ Residence at 2971 Braeburn Way, Woodstock, was sold by Robert S. Sargeant, Chicago, to Joseph C. Sanders, Woodstock, for $305,000. ■ Residence at 2210 Aspen Drive, Woodstock, was sold by William D. Morefield, Wonder Lake, to Rebecca L. Hanover, Woodstock, for $179,000. ■ Residence at 1814 Wicker St., Woodstock, was sold by Habitat for McHenry County, McHenry, to Kimberly Slater, Woodstock, for $190,000. ■ Residence at 802 Twelve Oaks Parkway, Woodstock, was sold by Habitat for McHenry County, McHenry, to Debra L. Espy, Woodstock, for $140,000. ■ Residence at 821 Verdi Court, Woodstock, was sold by Michael A. Pipitone, Crystal Lake, to Enrique Hernandez, Woodstock for $249,000. ■ Residence at 11402 Halma Lane, Woodstock, was sold by The Abraham Lincoln Building LLC, Woodstock, to Carrie Mecum, Woodstock, for $205,000. ■ Residence at 1745 Woodside Drive, Woodstock, was sold by JVA MS CFI
LLC, Chicago, to Deborah B. Hersh, Woodstock, for $134,000. ■ Vacant land, approximately 40 acres, on Mt. Thabor Road, Woodstock, was sold by The Helen E. Stroner Revocable Trust, Woodstock, to Drakes Only LLC, Antioch, for $440,000. ■ Residence at 402 Jefferson St., Woodstock, was sold by Thomas F. Letourneau, Woodstock, to Paul D. Gardner, Woodstock, for $200,000. ■ Residence at 820 Laurel Ave., Woodstock, was sold by John F. Boyle, Woodstock, to Mike Stern, Woodstock, for $172,000. ■ Residence at 1536 Hickory Road, Woodstock, was sold by the Erika Clarke Revocable Living Trust, Mt. Prospect, to Kenneth and Lana Ghiselli, McHenry, for $86,500. ■ Residence at 9205 Bull Valley Road, Bull Valley, was sold by The Parrish Family Trust, Woodstock, to Patricia A. Grant, Bull Valley, for $550,000. ■ Residence at 2457 Bridgewater Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Julia Re, f/k/a Julia Kieta, McHenry, to Timothy Re and Mariellen Re, Woodstock, for $115,000. ■ Residence at 511 Leah Lane, Apt. 2D, Woodstock, was sold by James J. Wright, Rockford, to Kristine L. Wilk, Woodstock, for $74,000. ■ Residence at 1511 Berltsum Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Lawrence G. Cote Jr., Crystal Lake, to Quinn Murphy,
Woodstock, for $254,000. ■ Residence at 2218 Lamb Road, Woodstock, was sold by David J. Bauer, Minocqua, Wis., to Matthew Clausen, Woodstock, for $202,500. ■ Residence at 813 Gould St., Woodstock, was sold by Larry Logan, Beloit, Wis., to Richard Dolan, Woodstock, for $172,000. ■ Residence at 700 Prairie Ridge Drive, Woodstock, was sold by William J. Fleck, Ruskin, Fla., to Derek J. Lee, Woodstock, for $275,000. ■ Residence at 1092 Castleshire Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Deborah L. Gerding, Huntley, to Christopher J. Papreck, Woodstock, for $135,000. ■ Residence at 935 Marvel Ave., Woodstock, was sold by Rachel Drury, Woodstock, to Luis Arellano, Woodstock, for $161,500. ■ Residence at 2241 Preswick Lane, Woodstock, was sold by Cambridge Homes Inc., Vernon Hills, to Karen Y. Gutierrez, Woodstock, for $292,617. ■ Residence at 2580 Verdi St., Unit A, Woodstock, was sold by Maples At The Sonatas LLC, Burr Ridge, to Marland and Marlys Goll, Woodstock, for $224,903. ■ Residence at 624 Handel Lane, Woodstock, was sold by Steven O. and Janice E. D’Amico, Crystal Lake, to Sandra E. Woznicki, Woodstock, for $230,000.
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Bud Swartout, with his wife, JoAnn, and children Jerry and Nancy, is shown in front of their Christmas tree in 1957. Swartout came to Woodstock in the mid-1950s and served as football coach and teacher at Woodstock High School until the late 1990s.
The McHenry County Historical Society’s holiday
display is now open from 1 - 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday until Jan. 3. Closed Dec. 24, 25, 31, and Jan. 1. Veteran Christmas memorabilia collectors Dave Harms and Lynne Eltrevoog are once again collaborating to deck the halls of the museum with vintage memorabilia of Frosty. Besides Frosty, there will be a Christmas wonderland complete with animated displays on stage. Admission required to the museum. For more information, call 815-923-2267.
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Don’t miss the Clingers’ Christmas By Larry Lough
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Retired policeman Tom Clinger said this might be the last year he and his wife, Roberta, light up their home, inside and out, at Christmas. “I’m 81,” Tom explained, “and I’m tired.” He and Roberta, 75, start putting up the thousands of lights the day after Halloween, he said. After Thanksgiving, visitors can admire the display from 4 p.m. to midnight at the couple’s home, 1411 Bull Valley Drive, where that street meets Club Road. “... They manage to create the most elegant and stunning holiday lights scene ... all over their home and yard,” neighbor Sue McGorrian wrote in an email. “And ... I understand that Roberta, decorates the inside just as magnificently.” The display involved more than 20,000 lights, a Nativity scene, 10 angels, sleigh and reindeer, five lit arches, and three lit reindeer, McGorrian reported. The display will be up until sometime after New Year’s Day. Tom says he and Roberta have been decorating their property for the holiday for a couple of decades, and this could be the last year. But good habits can be hard to break.
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Mike Iwanicki, superintendent of the McHenry County Veterans Assistance Committee, is serving a one-year term as president of the Illinois Association of County Officials.
Wonder Lake man leads state association
County officials promote policy, ethics, legislation By Tricia Carzoli
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McHenry County Veterans Assistance Committee Superintendent Mike Iwanicki recently was installed as president of the Illinois Association of County Officials at the IACO fall conference in Peoria. “I have every confidence that I am leaving the Association in good hands,” said Knox County Clerk Scott Erickson, who is the immediate past president of IACO. According to the organization’s website, IACO is a professional association seeking to promote “responsible public policy, ethical and high standards of performance in the single and multicounty units of government. Efficient and effective government service is enhanced through the See IWANICKI Page 17
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Inside and out, the home of Tom and Roberta Clinger at 1411 Bull Valley Drive always makes a spectacular display at Christmas. The lights will be up until after New Year’s Day.
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cooperative efforts of the IACO membership, staff, volunteers and associate members.” Iwanicki, a Wonder Lake resident, became involved with the IACO just over a decade ago when the county VAC decided to send him as a delegate. “We hadn’t been sending a delegate,” Iwanicki explained. “So I went, and I was really impressed with what was going on. We wanted to get more involved, and I began attending the meetings and conferences and eventually ended up on the board of directors.”
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Santa holds a Burmese python during the Odd Christmas party sponsored by Odd Fellows Guardian Lodge 60 of Woodstock. Eight local families in need of holiday help were treated to “a full Christmas,” said April Smith, member of the sister Rebekah Lodge. Children visited with Santa, played games, and made crafts at Woodstock Harley-Davidson. Families received gifts of coats, socks, hats and mittens as well as a complete Christmas dinner and Christmas breakfast. The snake, provided by Cold Blooded Reptiles, was not re-gifted. Erickson said. “I’ve known him for quite a while through [the] IACO. He wants to see the success of the organization, and he will water the seeds to make the roots strong.”
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Erickson said Iwanicki would have a busy year. “It is an election year, and there is always someone who will want to interview him or have him as a keynote speaker,” Erickson said. Iwanicki is up to the challenge. “IACO is a great group of people,” Iwanicki said, “and I enjoy working with such a large group of individuals with a common goal. “I’m most proud of the interaction between the departments and how they can work together,” he said. “I’m proud of the many ways we’ve worked together to make things easier for the taxpayers. I’m proud of my work with the disabled veterans property tax exemptions laws and how I worked to help translate the VA language into civilian language.” Erickson expressed that Iwanicki’s passion and willingness to listen will be his star qualities as he begins his one-year term. “He will be an effective leader and will help and shepherd the group,” he said. “He will be focusing on making meetings more beneficial to the group.” Iwanicki will serve as president of IACO until November 2020.
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Members of The Woodstock Garden Club are shown with their club’s entry to the annual Woodstock Opera House Christmas Tree Walk. The tree showcases the carol “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” with musical notes, instruments, sheet music, and lots of angels. Pictured are (front, from left) Sally Sheahan, Lydia Donohue, Sondra Matterness and Colleen Thornton; (back) Susan Gullotto, Karen Hattan and Helen Jonker.
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The IACO conferences bring together elected officials from professional associations all over Illinois. In joint sessions, attendees gather to listen to a speaker before discussing pressing matters within individual or joint groups. “IACO is able to bring in biggername speakers as a larger group, making it easier than each of the agencies individually trying to bring in the same speaker for several smaller groups,” Erickson said. “We have a larger audience, and these speakers are able to reach all of these constituents at once.” After a keynote presentation, the different groups of officials then meet with their own professional group to discuss how the information applies to their office. At other times, multiple groups meet together to work on supporting the same legislation. As local VAC superintendent, Iwanicki has been a powerful connection to the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs for the IACO throughout the years. “I remember facilitating a meeting between the VA and the [professional association of] coroners,” Iwanicki said. “We were able to sit down and explain to one another why one group needed certain information and why another group was not giving that information – and just sitting down and talking things out. And they were able to understand each other and realize the reasons on either side and work together. “They then knew why information on each side was required and talked about the language barriers between the [civilian] coroners and the VA hospitals. Now they are working together easier and forms are being completed the way they need to be completed.” That example is indicative of the type of leader Iwanicki might be. “Mike will be an excellent listener,”
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30 years ago – 1989
■ The Woodstock City Council approved a measure that would temporarily combine the positions of recreation director and library director. ■ Recently opened Jail House Pizza in the Old Courthouse Building on the Square served more than 100 pizzas at its opening night.
25 years ago – 1994
■ The Woodstock School District 200 Board of Education approved putting a $52.5-million referendum before voters. ■ The City Council voted to name the Bates Park baseball diamond Toney Roskie Field. Roskie was a longtime educator and coach at Todd School and Woodstock High School. ■ Salvation Army bell-ringer Kevin Flaherty’s kettle netted three gold coins over the course of the Christmas season.
20 years ago – 1999
■ After more than 30 years serving the community at the corner of Dane and Washington streets, the Pierce family announced the sale of Pierce’s Little Store. ■ Victor Narusis, a graduate of Marian Central Catholic High School, was named president of Amcore Bank Northwest.
15 years ago – 2004
■ WHS senior Andrew Widmer received the Good Citizen Award from the Daughters of the American Revolution. ■ New Horizons Veterans Center received a $10,000 donation from the estate of Janina Ebel, who spent four years in a Polish labor camp during World War II. After the war she immigrated to the U.S. and lived in Woodstock.
10 years ago – 2009
■ Mistletoe Magic team leaders presented checks totaling $15,000 to Turning Point, the Direct Assistance Program, and the Wednesday Night PADS program. Mistletoe Magic had been Grace Lutheran Church’s annual holiday fundraiser for many years. ■ The Independent staff featured its choices for the top news events in Woodstock in 2009. Included were: Barrington Bank & Trust’s foreclosure of the Hummel Group development, Woodstock Station, early in the year and its purchase of the property for $1.25 million in November; Aurora University’s
decision to offer a Master in Business Administration in Woodstock; and, due to the recession, the city of Woodstock’s decision not to refill vacated positions, so city staff was down 14 people.
5 years ago – 2014
■ An early season flu outbreak hit Woodstock and the surrounding region exceptionally hard. At Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center, more than 170 of the school’s 771 students were absent on a given day. ■ “The Nutcracker Ballet” was being performed at the Opera House by the Judith Svalander Dance Theatre. Svalander started producing excerpts of the popular Christmas ballet at the Opera House in 1984, working up to the full show by about 1990. ■ Local filmmakers who produced a documentary about Dick Tracy creator Chester Gould had received a commitment from WTTW Chicago for airing the special in February. Ahoj Productions, led by Woodstock residents – father, Tom, and sons Steve and John Firak – had been working on the documentary for seven years.
1 year ago – 2018
■ The City Council approved a special-use permit allowing the McHenry County Environmental Defenders to build a 700-kilowatt solar farm on an 8-acre parcel at Dean Street and U.S. 14. ■ New Opera House director Daniel Campbell and several others were seeing the fulfillment of a longtime dream of comedy nights at State Left Café. “We’ve been talking about this for 10 years or more, “Campbell said. “[Stage Left] is perfectly set up to be a comedy backdrop for a stand-up routine ….” Acts had been booked for the fourth Saturday of every month through the end of 2019. ■ City of Woodstock officials were continuing to tweak the city’s liquor licenses to accommodate business models of proposed restaurants that planned to serve alcohol – and maybe even offer video gaming. Twice in two months, the City Council altered the local liquor ordinance – first for ShadowView Brewing on Lake Shore Drive and then Sofie’s Whiskey and Wine in the former Ace Hardware building on South Eastwood Drive. An application from Holzlager, also in the former Ace Hardware building, was scheduled for January.
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■ BAHA’I COMMUNITY OF WOODSTOCK Gatherings are open to the public the second Saturday of each month. For information: 815-337-0126 woodstock.bahais@gmail.com ■ BLUE LOTUS TEMPLE & MEDITATION CENTER 221 Dean St. • 815-337-7378 Meditation: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Saturday; 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday ■ CASA DE BENDICION 8015 Ridgefield Road, Crystal Lake (Crystal Lake Christian Church) Worship: 1 p.m. Sunday, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday ■ CHRIST LIFE 13614 W. Jackson St. • 815-338-4934 Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday ■ COVENANT REFORMED BAPTIST CHURCH 4609 Greenwood Road P.O. Box 463 • 815-575-9612 Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday ■ EDEN BAPTIST 1903 N. Seminary Ave. • 815-814-7847 Worship: 3 p.m. Sunday (Spanish) ■ FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST 111 W. South St. • 815-338-2731 Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday ■ FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 2018 N. Route 47 • 815-338-2627 Worship: 9:30 a.m. Christmas Eve candlelight services at 4 and 7 p.m. Sunday school for children 9:45 a.m. ■ FIRST UNITED METHODIST 201 W. South St. • 815-338-3310 fumcwoodstock.org Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Sunday school for children 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve services 4 p.m. (family) and 10 p.m. (candlelight) ■ FREE METHODIST 934 N. Seminary Ave. • 815-338-3180 Worship: 10:30 a.m., Candlelight Communion Service at 4 p.m. Dec. 24 ■ GOOD NEWS CHURCH Meeting at Dorr Township Community Room, 1039 Lake Ave. 847-343-4500 goodnewswoodstock.org Worship: 5 p.m. Sunday ■ GRACE FELLOWSHIP 200 Cairns Court • 815-337-6510 Worship: 10:15 a.m. Sunday ■ GRACE LUTHERAN 1300 Kishwaukee Valley Road 815-338-0554 Worship: 5 p.m. Saturday (informal traditional); Sunday 8:30 a.m. (traditional), 10:45 a.m. (contemporary) ■ HOUSE OF BLESSING 2018 N. Route 47 (First Presbyterian Church building)
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HOLIDAY EVENTS CHRISTMAS TREE WALK
Woodstock Opera House Through Dec. 31 Mondays to Thursdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays noon to 8 p.m. Sundays noon to 9 p.m.
25 WEDNESDAY CHRISTMAS DAY
29 SUNDAY
WESTWOOD CONSERVATION AREA WORKDAY Westwood Conservation Area 1599 Hillside Trail 9 a.m. to noon conserveMC.org
FREE 4 ALL GARAGE SALE Unity Spiritual Center 225 W. Calhoun St. 9 a.m. to noon 847-606-5334
JANUARY
1 WEDNESDAY NEW YEAR’S DAY
3 FRIDAY FRIDAY FUN DAY
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. All day woodstockpubliclibrary.org
4 SATURDAY
WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET McHenry County Fairgrounds Building D 11900 Country Club Road 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org
DAR GENEALOGY WORKSHOP
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 10 a.m. woodstockpubliclibrary.org
5 SUNDAY
MONTHLY DRUM CIRCLE Culture, Arts & Music 1039 Wanda Lane 3 to 4 p.m. $10 suggested donation RSVP encouraged, 815-575-8587
DONATO CONSERVATION AREA WORKDAY 700 Ridgeland Ave. 9 a.m. to noon conserveMC.org
WINTER TREE IDENTIFICATION
Hennen Conservation Area 4622 Dean St. 9 a.m. to noon $10 conserveMC.org
6 MONDAY
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
FOX VALLEY ROCKETEERS MEETING
Woodstock North High School 3000 Raffel Road, Room D187 7:30 p.m. 815-337-9068 foxvalleyrocketeers.org
7 TUESDAY
COFFEE AT THE CAFÉ Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. 1 p.m. For senior citizens bvidales@woodstockil.gov 815-338-4363
D-200 BOARD MEETING
Woodstock High School Learning Resource Center 501 W. South St. 7 p.m. 815-338-8200
WOODSTOCK CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Hall 121 W. Calhoun St. 7 p.m. 815-338-4300
8 WEDNESDAY WOLF OAK WOODS WORKDAY 8930 Route 120 9 a.m. to noon conservmc.org
13 MONDAY PRIDE MEETING
Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry 127 E. Calhoun St.
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COFFEE WITH THE CHIEF Woodstock Police Department 656 Lake Ave. 7 p.m. 815-338-2131
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. Noon to 1 p.m. woodstockkiwanis@gmail.com
HISPANIC CONNECTIONS MEETING Woodstock Chamber of Commerce 127 E. Calhoun St. Noon woodstockilchamber.com
ATROCIOUS POETS Ethereal Confections 140 Cass St. 7 p.m. Atrociouspoets.com
14 TUESDAY
18 SATURDAY
Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. 1 p.m. For senior citizens bvidales@woodstockil.gov 815-338-4363
McHenry County Fairgrounds Building D 11900 Country Club Road 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org
WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET
COFFEE AT THE CAFÉ
15 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
16 THURSDAY SENIOR ACTIVITIES Dorr Township 1039 Lake Ave. 10:30 a.m. Lunch - $5 donation 815-338-0125
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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. mccdistrict.org 815-455-1537
19 SUNDAY YONDER PRAIRIE WORK DAY
Yonder Prairie 1150 S. Rose Farm Road 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. conserveMC.org
21 TUESDAY
COFFEE AT THE CAFÉ Stage Left Café
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WOODSTOCK CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Hall
Jan. 3, 17, 8 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. $5 donation jazzonthesquare.com
WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET
McHenry County Fairgrounds Building D Jan. 4, 9 a.m. Kishwaukee Ramblers, 11 a.m. Lara Bell; Jan. 18, 9 a.m. The Siblings, 10 a.m. Briar Road woodstockfarmersmarket.org
FIRST SATURDAY MUSIC Jan. 4, 7 p.m. Unity Spiritual Center of Woodstock 225 W. Calhoun St. $3 donation offsquaremusic.org
STAGE LEFTOVERS Jan. 8, 7 p.m. Stage Left Café
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
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Jan. 10, 24, 7:30 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. offsquaremusic.org $3 donation
MCHENRY COUNTY NEW MUSIC REVUE Jan. 11, 8 p.m. Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. $23 woodstockoperahouse.com
SECOND SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES
Potts and Pans Steelband Jan. 12, 3 p.m. Culture, Arts and Music 1039 Wanda Lane $10, free for children younger than 6 pottsandpans.com
ORIGINAL OPEN MIC Jan. 16, 7:30 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. 815-338-5164 $5 donation
CAFÉ COMEDY NIGHT
Dec. 28, 8 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. $10 operahouse@woodstockil.gov
Jan. 16, 10 a.m. Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. $25 woodstockoperahouse.com
MOVIES
‘GAUGUIN IN TAHITI: PARADISE LOST’
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Jan. 9, 7 p.m. Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. $18 adults, $15 senior citizens, $13 students and groups of 20 or more woodstockoperahouse.com
‘TREASURE ISLAND’ – A PARTICIPATION PLAY FOR CHILDREN Jan. 18, 25, 1 and 4 p.m. Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. $7 woodstockoperahouse.com
‘THE LEHMAN TRILOGY’ - A THEATRE CINEMA BROADCAST
SPOKEN WORD
Jan. 12, 2 p.m. Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. $18 adults, $15 senior citizens, $13 students and groups of 20 or more woodstockoperahouse.com
SPOKEN WORD CAFÉ Jan. 18, 7 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St.
LECTURE
WOLF OAK WOODS WORKDAY
815-338-0542 woodstockpubliclibrary.org
8930 Route 120 9 a.m. to noon conservmc.org
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25 SATURDAY PRESCHOOL FAIR
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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CREATIVE LIVING: MATTHEW CORDELL - A LOOK INSIDE THE STUDIO OF A CALDECOTT MEDAL WINNER
Dec. 25-31, 2019
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MEN’S BASKETBALL Adam Pischke (Marian Central Catholic) bucketed 15 points to help power the Lewis University Flyers beyond the University of St. Francis. Pischke, who started and played 35 minutes, hit 6-of-9 from the floor and 2-of-2 from the charity stripe. He also hit his only three pointer. The Cary native also had six assists, four rebounds, and three steals. Lewis is 4-3 overall and 1-0 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Please see COLLEGE Page 30
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The City Council has honored lifelong Woodstock resident John Widmayer for 50 years of service to youth sports and the community. Widmayer was a crew chief and referee for 50 years of high school football games, 40 years of basketball games, and 30 years umpiring girls softball games. During the council’s Dec. 3 meeting, Widmayer received a proclamation commending him “for his impressive and longstanding degree of athletic vim and vigor, and for his half-century of exemplary service to the Woodstock community and the field of youth sports.” Widmayer and his wife, Mary, attended Woodstock High School together. They have been married for 54 years. Their son, Dan, Dan’s wife, Erin, and their two daughters live in Woodstock, where Hannah is a seventh-grader at Northwood Middle School. Older daughter Caileigh attends Tiffin University.
“I have been blessed to be assigned to referee in 12 state finals, four in football, three in girls basketball, and five in girls softball. ... I truly enjoy being around the young student athletes.” - John Widmayer
During his many years of refereeing, Widmayer worked for the Illinois Department of Public Works until he was drafted into the Army. After he returned home, he worked for the McHenry County Highway Department. He retired after 30 years and drove funeral livery for the next 20 years. “Currently I am employed at several coffee shops!” he joked.
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CROSS-COUNTRY Isabella Mazzanti (Woodstock North) finished 122nd in the final cross-country race of her career, the NCAA Division III Central Regional, which was hosted by Waverly College. The University of Dubuque senior finished the 6,000-meter race in 25 minutes, 51.3 seconds. Dubuque took 25th with 710 points. Carleton College took first with 57 points.
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VOLLEYBALL Lauren Hanlon (Marian Central Catholic) played in Xavier University’s past two matches, both losses to Butler University. In one of the 3-0 losses, she had nine kills and four block assists. She had three kills in the other loss. Xavier is 11-17 overall and 8-10 in the Big East Conference. Georgia Wicker (Woodstock), a 5-foot-3 junior defensive specialist, played in all 28 Daemen College volleyball matches this year. She made six starts. Wicker had 251 digs, 209 assists, 29 service aces, and two kills. Dan She was second Chamness on the team in The College digs and service Report aces and third in assists. Daemen finished 16-12 overall and 5-5 in the East Coast Conference.
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John Widmayer refereed for 50 years, including 12 state finals. chief who organizes schedules and communicates with school athletic departments. “I have been blessed to be assigned to referee in 12 state finals, four in football, three in girls basketball, and five in girls softball,” he said. “In 50 years of officiating, I have had great things happen with many highlights. I truly enjoy being around the young student athletes.” Widmayer’s two closest friends from WHS, Al Jackson and the late Ed Moricoli, officiated with him for many years. Jerry Eiserman of McHenry, who also celebrates 50 years of officiating, was a fellow referee of Widmayer’s for 38 years. WHS boys basketball also enjoyed his services. Widmayer was at the scorer’s bench for 50 years. “It’s been a blast, and I wouldn’t change a thing if I had it to do all over again,” he said. “But I couldn’t have done it without the wonderful support of my wife, Mary.”
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New WHS coach adds passion to playbook Peterson third WHS coach in four years for girls basketball team By Sandy Kucharski
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It could be said that coach Rick Peterson needs Woodstock High School girls basketball as much as the team needs him. Filling an open coaching position for the Streaks this year, contact with sport is also filling a void in Peterson’s life. A standout player, Peterson started his college basketball career at McHenry County College, where he led the Skyway Conference and broke the MCC scoring record in 1981, averaging 30 points a game. He went on to play at Regis College in Denver, Colo., on a full athletic scholarship. After college, his experience and passion led him to coaching, beginning with Crystal Lake Park District’s junior-high feeder program for District 47. From 1987 to 1989, he coached and coordinated women’s basketball at MCC, highlighted by breaking the conference record with a 13-1 season and winning the Skyway Conference title for the first time in school history. “Then I got married and had kids,” Peterson said. He fulfilled his passion by following his children through their
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WHS head girls basketball coach Rick Peterson eyes the action at a home game Dec. 6. sports, coaching and spectating. But when his youngest left for college, he was left without an outlet to fulfill
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said. “There’s a big void once they’re done.” His daughter suggested he get back into coaching. “I’ve always loved and had a passion for basketball,” Peterson said. “I’m loving it.” Peterson comes to WHS as the third girls basketball coach in four years. The team has not seen many successes in those years, and Peterson feels this has resulted in a lack of confidence. “The biggest challenge is not ability, but their confidence is down,” Peterson said. “The kids need to feel good about themselves. ... We need to compete before we win.” He and his coaching staff have seen an improvement, and he’s noticed the girls have started to believe in themselves again. “The kids are happy and playing hard,” he said, noting the energy they create is contagious. Peterson’s go-to players to pull the team together are seniors Emma Brand and Juel Mecklenburg. He said Brand had really elevated her game, and he applauded Mecklenburg’s efforts as a blue-collar worker who is encouraging to the other players. Looking to the future of the team, he named sophomores Marren Dougherty and Maddie Lazzarotto as strong, up-and-coming underclassmen who are currently playing varsity. As of Dec. 19 the Streaks are 4-6 on the season, 2-0 in Kishwaukee River Conference games.
Three Marian seniors sign letters of intent Dec. 12 in Landers Pavillion to continue their careers in baseball in college. Michael Aragon (left) signed to play at Lakeland College, Plymouth, Wis. Mason Hege signed to play at Carroll University, Waukesha, Wis. Justin Rohde will play at Rock Valley College, Rockford. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KEN FARVER
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Marian Central High School’s Brogan Pivnicka got an early Christmas present when he learned he was one of 20 Chicago-area high school seniors to be awarded the Western Golf Association’s Chick Evans Scholarship, a full, four-year housing and tuition scholarship. “After finding out that I received it, I was overwhelmed with excitement and was happy to share the moment with my family,” Pivnicka said. The scholarship is offered to students who worked as caddies. Candidates are chosen on four selection criteria: a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need, and outstanding character. “I started caddying at Bull Valley
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WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Jeni Crain (Woodstock), an Augustana College senior, has 69 points, an average of 6.9 points a game thus far. Crain, who has played in 10 of the 11 games, is averaging 16.7 minutes a game. She also has 19 rebounds, 11 assists, and eight steals. The 5-foot-6 guard has scored her points by hitting 26-of-69 from the floor, which included an 8-of-18 performance from beyond the arc, and 9-of-12 from the free-throw line. Augustana is 6-5 overall and 2-1 in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin. MESSAGE FROM CHAMNESS Names, names, names. We are looking for names of athletes who are competing during the winter months. There are two rules to be included in this column. One of them is the athlete must be a graduate of Woodstock, Woodstock North, or Marian Central Catholic or be a resident of a town normally covered by The Woodstock Independent. Second, the athlete must be involved in intercollegiate athletics, meaning the college/university competes against other schools. If you have a name to
add to my growing list, please email me (Dan62801@aol.com). Please put “Woodstock Independent” in the subject line of the email. I will need not only the name, but the high school or the town of residence if needed, the college/university attended, and of course the sport being played. We want to cover everyone, no matter the governing body or the sport. Finally, many of the fall athletes have not only finished their seasons, but their careers as well. Thus far, we know that Rachel Giustino (Marian Central Catholic) and Alex Kaufmann (Marian Central Catholic), both Murray State University volleyball players, Utah State University cross-country runner Luke Beattie (Woodstock), University of Wisconsin-Stout football player Jake Schmitt (Woodstock), and Mazzanti are all listed as seniors on their respective rosters. If there are any additional athletes who finished their respective sports who are not listed, please email me. In addition, if there is someone who should be listed who is not, please email me as well.
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NN SCOREBOARD NN BOYS BASKETBALL ■ Dec. 16 Woodstock lost at GenoaKingston 76-51. Ryan Steponaitis led the Streaks with a career-high 19 points.
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