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Some choices for March 17 Ballots have a few contests for both Democrats, Republicans By Larry Lough
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Woodstock-area voters have less than four weeks to decide who will get their support in the March 17 primary election in Illinois. And they have some choices to make.
‘Annie’ will take the stage March 13 at Marian Central
People who take a Democratic ballot will have a voice in the race for the party’s nomination for president. Their ballot will list 13 presidential hopefuls – several of whom have already dropped out of the race. The campaign to see who challenges President Trump in November will still be going strong on primary election day in Illinois.
Republican voters may choose from among seven candidates to challenge freshman Congresswoman Lauren Underwood in the 14th District on Nov. 3. She has no opposition for the Democratic nomination. Democrats also will pick a candidate to challenge Republican State
Please see ELECTION, Page 2
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Opinion
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Schools
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A&E
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Marketplace 19 Community
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Calendar
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Classified
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Public Notices 32
Puzzles
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Snow outlines the letters on the arch at the north entrance to the Park in the Square after a snow last week that failed to deter a lone walker. The subzero cold that followed might have been a different story.
Changes at Woodstock North High By Larry Lough
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Two familiar faces will be missing when school resumes next fall at Woodstock North High School. The Woodstock School District 200 Board of Education last week approved the resignation of Athletic Director Brady Stromquist and the transfer of
Assistant Principal Patrick Podgorski to Woodstock High School. Those were among several personnel changes the board approved. They also included the retirement of Diana Frisbie, principal of Olson Elementary School since 2013. Frisbie, who has been with D-200 for 35 years, became an administrator after teaching at Greenwood and Dean
Street elementary schools and having roles at Verda Dierzen Early Leaning Center and Clay Elementary. Her retirement is effective at the end of the school year, when she plans to go to work for Aurora University’s Woodstock Center. Podgorski said his move to Woodstock High was about professional
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This “sign orchard” is growing next to the entrance of the McHenry County Administration Building in Woodstock, where early voting is underway for the March 17 primary election.
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Rep. Steve Reick Woodstock in the fall. Their choices are Woodstock Mayor Brian Sager and Peter Janko of Marengo, who is a member of the state Democratic Central Committee. Five Republicans are seeking their party’s nomination to try to unseat four-term U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin. The Republican ballot will also have a three-way contest for nomination to the office of McHenry County coroner, an elective office that could become an appointed position depending on the outcome of a binding referendum in November. And some Republicans have contests for nominations to County Board seats, including one in the Woodstock area – District 6 – that represents the western two-thirds of the county except for Dorr Township. Voters also will be asked to weigh in on an advisory referendum regarding the future of the office of Regional Superintendent of Schools, and Wonder Lake voters will consider a tax increase referendum for fire protection.
Low-key campaign
With just weeks before the election, few visible signs of campaigning can be seen. Some yard signs have popped up around Woodstock, and the usual sign orchard is blossoming at the entrance of the McHenry County Administration Building in Woodstock, where early voting is underway at the county clerk’s office. The most active campaign has been for the Republican nomination for the 14th District seat in Congress. Candidates Ted Gradel, Christina Lauf, Jim Oberweis, and Sue Rezin have sent direct mail fliers or publications to voters who normally choose a Republican ballot in primary elections. Those voters also have received a couple of mailers from New Prosperity Foundation, which opposes the candidacy of Sugar Grove resident Oberweis, who released a poll in late January
indicating that 46 percent of GOP voters favored him. The poll showed Rezin, of Morris, running second at 16 percent. Both are state legislators. Woodstock resident Lauf was third at 6 percent; Gradel of St. Charles and James Martel from Oswego were tied at 2 percent; and 29 percent of voters were undecided, according to the poll. New Prosperity Foundation is a Chicago-based political action committee formed in late 2009 to elect Republican candidates in the Midwest. Filings with the Federal Election Committee showed it spent about $1.5 million in the 2010 election cycle, but in a 2019-20 filing it reported only about $150,000 in contributions with $32,000 in expenditures. The organization has a history of supporting Republican candidates by spending money on negative ads against their Democratic opponents in general elections. But the group is inserting itself in the Republican primary election this year in the 14th District, calling Oberweis a “six time loser” – he has lost multiple campaigns for the U.S. Senate, Illinois governor, and Congress – and painting him as a “Springfield insider” with ties to Democratic leaders. That political theme also is part of Rezin’s campaign. She and Oberweis are both members of the Illinois Senate – she since being appointed in December 2010, he since being elected in November 2012. As the owner of Oberweis Dairies, Oberweis has his name on ice cream stores and grocery store milk bottles throughout northern Illinois, so he has significant name recognition. Both he and Rezin also are known because of their Senate districts. Of the seven counties within the 14th District, Kendall County makes up part of both senators’ districts. Oberweis also represents parts of Kane and DuPage counties in the district. Parts of four other counties fall within the 14th District: See ELECTION, Page 6
PRESIDENT Amy J. Klobuchar Deval Patrick Bernie Sanders Joseph R. Biden Michael R. Bloomberg Elizabeth Warren Pete Buttigieg Tom Steyer Andrew Yang Michael Bennet John K. Delaney Tulsi Gabbard Cory Booker U.S. SENATE Richard J. Durbin CONGRESS 6th District Sean Casten 14th District Lauren Underwood ILLINOIS HOUSE DISTRICT 63 Brian Sager Peter Janko ILLINOIS HOUSE DISTRICT 64 Leslie Armstrong-McLeod COUNTY AUDITOR no candidate COUNTY CORONER no candidate CIRCUIT COURT CLERK Renee M. Overlee COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN Jack D. Franks STATE’S ATTORNEY no candidate COUNTY BOARD District 5 Paula Yensen Lynn M. Gray District 6 Nancy Glissman Larry Spaeth 22nd CIRCUIT JUDGE (Caldwell vacancy) Elizabeth “Beth” Vonau 22nd CIRCUIT JUDGE Third Subcircuit (vacancy) Jeannie Ridings 22nd CIRCUIT JUDGE Fourth Subcircuit (vacancy) Kimberley Crum Klein
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY BALLOT PRESIDENT Donald J. Trump Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente Richard Mayers (write-in) U.S. SENATE Mark C. Curran Jr. Tom Tarter Casey Chlebek Peggy Hubbard Robert Marshall Richard Mayers (write-in) CONGRESS 6th District Jeanne Ives Gordon (Jay) Kinzler Richard Mayers (write-in) 14th District Jim Oberweis Catalina Lauf James T. Marter Ted Gradel Sue Rezin Jerry Evans Anthony Catella ILLINOIS HOUSE DISTRICT 63 Steven Reick ILLINOIS HOUSE DISTRICT 64 Tom Weber COUNTY AUDITOR Shannon L. Teresi COUNTY CORONER Angela Byrnes Michael R. Rein Mark L. Justen CIRCUIT COURT CLERK Katherine M. Keefe Renee M. Overlee COUNTY BOARD CHAIRMAN Mike Buehler STATE’S ATTORNEY Patrick Kenneally COUNTY BOARD District 5 Michael Skala District 6 Dan Bertrand Tracie Von Bergen James A. Kearns 22nd CIRCUIT JUDGE (Caldwell vacancy) Davis Gervais 22nd CIRCUIT JUDGE Third Subcircuit (vacancy) Mary Elizabeth McClellan Justin Hansen Donald R. Brewer 22nd CIRCUIT JUDGE Fourth Subcircuit (vacancy) Mark Gerhardt
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Lillian Petersen, 95 Lillian Petersen, age 95, passed away Feb. 12, 2020, in Woodstock, Ill., with her family by her side. She was born on May 24, 1924, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of Vincent and Josephine Farace. She married the late Peter Petersen in Chicago on March 5, 1949. Lillian moved from Chicago to Lindenhurst and then to Arizona after the death of Lillian her husband. She Petersen moved back to Illinois and lived in Hoffman Estates in 1976. She was employed for many years at Unocal in Schaumburg and retired in 1989. She was a parishioner at St. Hubert’s Church in Hoffman Estates until she moved to Woodstock in 2014. Lillian was happiest when she was with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She also loved singing show tunes, watching old movies, and playing bingo. She is survived by her children, Jo Ann (Butch) Lenart, Bill (Jeannette) Petersen, and Bob (Terri) Petersen; grandchildren,
Petrina, Michael (Erin), Shawna (Evan), Joel, Ian, and Zach; and great-grandchildren, Lauren, Chelsea, Elizabeth, and Brendan. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; sisters, Cal, Josie, Mary, and Leona; and a brother, Sam. Visitation was Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Woodstock, Ill., from 9 a.m. until a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Interment was in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in River Grove, Ill. Lillian loved flowers, so if you would like to honor her memory with flowers, we would be so appreciative, but if you’d prefer to make a donation in her name, donations could be made to Hearthstone Manor in Woodstock, Ill. For information, contact the Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney funeral home at 815-338-1710 or visit slmcfh.com
Marilyn Schufft, 83 Marilyn Schufft, a lifelong resident of Woodstock, Ill., went home to our Lord and Savior on Feb. 8, 2020, with family by her side. She was born on Aug. 23, 1936, in Woodstock to Karl and Hazel (Anderson) Fritz. She worked at Woodstock Wire Works for 27½ years and was a lifetime member of the Woodstock Moose. She was especially fond of animals, including her pet cat Smudge. She loved gardening. She
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enjoyed spending time with her family. Marilyn is survived by her children, Marilyn (James) Kelly, Steven Schufft; brother, Karl Fritz; three grandchildren, Jennifer Kelly, Abbi (Brandan) Brock, James Kelly; two great-grandchildren, Maggie KellyEvertson, Michael James Brock. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents and sister-in-law, Zelma E. Fritz. Services were held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 6821 Main St, Union, Ill., on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, at 10 a.m. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 6821 Main St., Union, IL 60180. For information, contact Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney funeral home at 815-338-1710, or visit slmcfh.com.
Gerald Robert Stieg, 76 Gerald Robert Stieg, loving husband and father of three children, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, at the age of 76. Gerald (Jerry or Jerbo), was born on July 18, 1943, in Woodstock, Ill., to Walter and Bettie (Beck) Stieg. On Dec. 3, 1966, he married Linda K. Ehrke at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woodstock, the love of his life, best friend, and constant companion for 53 years. Jerry served in the U.S. Army upon graduating from Woodstock High School
and was well-known and respected in the community as the proprietor of G. Stieg & Sons Construction and Wayne’s City Lanes, as well as a member of the Woodstock Fire Department for 19½ years. Jerry loved to bowl, fish, work on his farmette, and spend time with friends and family. Jerry is survived by his children, Kimm (Keith) Gonzales, Kelly (Brian) Kerwin and Michael (Mary) Stieg; grandchildren, Lynea Stieg, Kalli Stieg, Noah Kerwin, Rachael Stieg, Paige Gonzales, and Kevyn Kerwin; great-grandchildren, Peyton, Diego and Skylar; sister, Patricia Gerald Robert (Andrew) Herman- Stieg son, and sister-inlaw, Sandra Wickham (John); and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Judith Stolldorf. A memorial service to celebrate Jerry’s life will be held at the Moose Lodge in Woodstock at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the family or the charity of your choice. For more information, contact Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney funeral home at 815-338-1710 or at slmcfh.com.
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EMS calls for Feb. 6-12: 82 Fire Runs Feb. 6
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.
Feb. 7
6:58 p.m. – 300 block of Becking Avenue, gas leak (natural or LP), engine 10:50 a.m. – 1100 block of Rose Farm Road, malfunctioning alarm system sounded; engine 11:19 a.m. – 1200 block of Dean Street, no incident found on arrival; engine
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9:59 a.m. – 11100 block of Dorham Lane, steam, vapor, fog, or dust thought to be smoke; engine 1:40 p.m. – 1700 block of South Eastwood Drive, unintentional smoke detector activation, no fire; shift commander, ambulance, two engines Feb. 11
11:14 p.m. – 13800 block of Pleasant Valley Road, building fire; three engines, two tenders, ambulance, chief, shift commander
Feb. 8
12:33 p.m. – 1500 block of Ashley Court, system malfunction; engine 1:33 p.m. – Rose Farm and Kishwaukee Valley roads, traffic accident with no injuries; engine, ambulance, shift commander 7:46 p.m. – 2000 block of North Route 47, unintentional alarm system activation, no fire; engine, shift commander
10:53 a.m. – 600 block of West Kimball Street, carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO; engine 3:39 p.m. – U.S. 14 and Lake Avenue, traffic accident with no injuries; engine, ambulance, shift commander 5:45 p.m. – 2700 block of Country Club Road, unintentional transmission of alarm; engine Feb. 12
10:22 a.m. – 1600 Raffel Road, toxic condition/other; engine 11:58 a.m. – 2400 block of Lake Shore Drive, unintentional sprinkler activation, no fire; shift commander, engine
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■ Shannon M. Velmont, 45, Wonder Lake, was arrested Feb. 4 on charges of aggravated driving under the influence with suspended/revoked driver’s license for DUI, driving under the influence of drugs, driving under the influence/any amount of drugs, driving under the influence of alcohol/intoxicating compound/drugs, and uninsured motor vehicle involved in bodily harm. ■ John F. Gonzalez, 38, Woodstock, was arrested Feb. 5 on charges of domestic battery/bodily harm/with prior and domestic battery/physical contact/ with prior.
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■ David S. Green, 51, Crystal Lake, was arrested Feb. 5 in the 1000 block of East Kimball Avenue on a McHenry County warrant charging failure to appear. Held on $5,000 bond. Court date to be set. ■ Kennth F. Thomas, 57, Woodstock, was arrested Feb. 6 in the 900 block of Lake Avenue on a McHenry County warrant charging failure to appear. Held on $5,000 bond. Court date to be set. ■ Steven R. Rodriguez, 36, Elmwood Park, was arrested Feb. 6 on charges of violating an order of protection, driving under the influence, and driving with an expired driver’s license, and a Cook County warrant charging domestic battery. Held on $40,000 bond. Court date Feb. 27. ■ Patrick M. Nowotnik, 34, McHenry, was arrested Feb. 7 in the 200 block of North Benton Street on charges of unlawful possession of cannabis in a vehicle, driving with an expired driver’s license, and driving wrong way on one-way street. Released after posting 10 percent of $2,500 bond. Court date Feb. 28. ■ Shabar Q. Scott, 26, Woodstock, was arrested Feb. 8 at North Seminary Avenue and Sheila Street on charges of obstructing identification, no valid driver’s license, disregarding stop sign, and
■ Krista L. Obenchain, 22, Woodstock, was arrested Feb. 6 on charges of possession of controlled substance and causing child to be endangered. ■ Travis L. Howard, 33, Woodstock, was arrested Feb. 7 on charges of burglary and theft/control intent of $500 to $10,000.
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no registration light, and warrants from McHenry and DeKalb counties charging failure to appear. Released after posting 10 percent of bonds totaling $10,500 plus $75 fee. Court dates Feb. 20, March 6, and March 19. ■ Demetrius D. Beasley, 39, Milwaukee, was arrested Feb. 8 in the 2000 block of South Eastwood Drive on a charge of driving with suspended driver’s license. Released after posting 10 percent of $2,500 bond. Court date Feb. 27. ■ Luis Quintero Jr., 23, Woodstock, was arrested Feb. 9 in the 800 block of Washington Street on two counts of domestic battery and a charge of criminal damage to property. Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set.
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Local contests
In the race for the possibly shortlived office of county coroner, Republicans have three candidates seeking the party’s nomination: nurse Amanda Byrnes of Crystal Lake, funeral director Mark Justen of McHenry, and chiropractor Michael Rein of Woodstock. The Republican Party nominated Rein, a former member of the County Board, for the job of coroner after the resignation of Anne Majewski, a physician, for health reasons. But County Board Chairman Jack Franks blocked the appointment, saying the position should be filled based on qualifications, not politics. State law requires no professional qualifications for the job of coroner. Action on filling the position temporarily will await results of the Nov. 3 referendum on whether it should be an elected or appointed position. The issue also is somewhat clouded by an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against Franks in Springfield when he was a state legislator. Voters in Greenwood, Hartland, and Seneca townships who take a Republican ballot will also have three candidates to choose from for two nominations to the McHenry County Board from the 6th District. Incumbent James Kearns of Huntley has challengers in Dan Bertrand of Marengo and Tracie Von Bergen of Hebron. Democrats Nancy Glissman of Huntley and Larry Spaeth of Harvard will be the uncontested nominees from their party for the two District 6 seats on the ballot. But Democrats have no candidate for coroner – or county auditor or state’s attorney. Party leaders may fill those ballot vacancies before November. Otherwise, the countywide ballot is full, with each party having one candidate to file for County Board chairman (where Mike Buehler of Crystal Lake will challenge Franks) and circuit court clerk.
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growth. “I saw an opportunity to grow in the opening across town,” he said in a statement to The Independent, “to build new relationships, take on new challenges and continue to learn more about our district and those fine staff members we have at every building.” He was hired in 2014 to teach English at Woodstock North, where he
BALLOT PROPOSITIONS McHENRY COUNTY REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION Advisory proposition regarding the office of McHenry County Regional Superintendent of Schools “Should the McHenry County Board pursue a new structure of the office of McHenry County Regional Superintendent of Schools, or enter into an agreement with another Regional Office of Education to share its services?”
also coached soccer. He had previously taught in Johnsburg District 12. Podgorski was promoted to assistant principal at Woodstock North in 2017, a position similar to his new role at Woodstock High starting in July. “My time at North has been a positive experience I will always look fondly upon,” he said in the statement. “I made many great relationships with students and staff as a teacher, coach, and most recently, an administrator. I grew and developed as an educator here and took on a new challenge and personal
WONDER LAKE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT Proposition to create a new tax rate for emergency and rescue fund purposes. Shall the Wonder Lake Fire Protection District, McHenry County, Illinois, be authorized to levy a new tax for emergency and rescue crews and equipment purposes and have an additional tax of .10% of the equalized assessed value of the taxable property therein extended for such purposes?
(1) The approximate amount of taxes extendable at the most recently extended limiting rate is $963,994, and the approximate amount of taxes extendable if the proposition is approved is $1,152,054. (2) For the 2020 levy year the approximate amount of the additional tax extendable against property containing a single family residence and having a fair market value at the time of the referendum of $100,000 is estimated to be $33.33.
goal of mine to get into administration and serve students the best I can. ... While I am leaving WNHS, I am looking forward to working with everyone at WHS and continuing to help students succeed at WHS and D-200.” He will succeed Nicol Mangino, who resigned effective at the end of June. Stromquist was hired as the Woodstock North’s athletic director in July 2015. He came here after working as athletic director at Sherrard School District 200 in northwest Illinois from 1998 to 2015. (See Page 37 for more
information.) In other business at the Feb. 11 meeting, the board: n Adopted a state-required resolution to prohibit sexual harassment, which includes procedures on reporting and a prohibition of retaliation against those who file complaints. n Started the process to replace source materials for classes in algebra, geometry, and integrated geometry to be introduced in the fall of 2020, and for algebra II for the fall of 2021. Cost of the materials will be about $113,750.
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Trying to control future of Die Cast site
That piece of ground along Clay Street just north of the Metra depot, a couple of blocks off the Square, has an interesting history, having been home to a number of enterprises. Who thought the near-downtown area was a great place for manufacturing, including an auto parts maker that would leave a contaminated property with a multimillion-dollar environmental cleanup just 25 years ago? But that’s hindsight. Woodstock today makes it difficult to imagine we once were a small rural town with a population of a few thousand people living within a few blocks of the Square. This wasn’t a city of 10,000 until the 1970s. Our focus now is not the past, however, but the property’s future for this community of more than 25,000 people. And the city has changed dramatically over the years, with a vibrant downtown around the Square complemented by an “uptown” that has developed to the east along Route 47 – both with potential for further growth. That brings us to the quandary that is “opportunity site” No. 1 as identified by the city’s year-old downtown development plan. A local businessman at a public meeting last year suggested that former Die Cast factory parcel of more than 10 acres was the most valuable development site between here and Chicago. While that might be an exaggeration, the site’s proximity to the Metra line and the Square seems to represent a great opportunity. But for what? The ill-fated Founder’s Crossing proposal that foundered last fall exposed some weaknesses of the site. If mixed-use development – high-density housing plus commercial – as envisioned by the downtown plan is to be realized, those weaknesses must be addressed. For one, the property is locked in by the northwest tracks, which limits access from the south and west. For another, residential development would need to deal with the parking question that Founder’s Crossing couldn’t satisfactorily answer. And the increased traffic from more homes and businesses would be dumped into a residential traffic flow – Clay and First streets – that was not designed for such heavy use. Then again, maybe the parcel’s highest and best use is something not yet envisioned. Still, the site seems ideally located for three
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New developers with a fresh look at the city’s old Autolite site interconnected aims of the downtown plan: developing the civic heart of the community, increasing residential density, and strengthening the central business district. And now, the city is on the verge of buying the part of the property it doesn’t already own – pending further environmental testing – so the City Council can have total control of development. Well, not total control. As we’ve discovered recently, the marketplace won’t be pushed and shoved where it doesn’t want to go. Creating commercial space among new residential development has proved to be more difficult than just wishing it
so as the retail sector copes with profound changes in how people shop these days. Developing the site and overcoming its challenges is a matter of resources (of the financial variety). Because that property was the raison d’etre for our tax increment financing district, the city has something – besides the land itself – to bring into a partnership with a private investor. Many uncertainties remain – Is the site clean? Will investors see value there? How will a modern development mesh with the area’s historic nature? Some exciting possibilities, for sure, but reality is going to require some flexibility – and patience.
» YOUR VIEW
In battle of money vs. heart, will money win? On a scale of Win/No Win for the November 3 election, President Trump wins a second term because the scale (and it is not the Scale of Justice) is unbalanced. On the Win side you have a great
economy (for the 1 percent – or, roughly 3 million people out of 300 million people in the U.S.), a war machine (which provides hundreds of thousands of jobs), a president who verbalizes the negativity that many Americans feel, a lack of respect for the law and the Constitution, plus a trillion dollar tax cut
that must be preserved. On the No Win side you have proposed cuts in Medicare and in Social Security, the degradation of our national parks and the environment, a neglect of quality education for our children in our public schools, the prison and immigration problems, the infrastructure
and a dismissal of global diplomacy in favor of dictators – all things that we cannot afford because of the trillion dollar tax cut! In the battle of money vs. heart, it seems like money wins again on Nov. 3. Donna Davis Woodstock
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FEDEX DELIVERED THE CHECK on the Saturday morning before the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Because the banks would be closed Monday, I told Jane I would take the check to the bank on Tuesday to try to determine its authenticity. In the meantime, Jane received a text from the buyer who told her, “I need you to take the check to the bank.” Red flag No. 2. At Jane’s request, I deposited the check though an app on my phone that Saturday, but I was still taking the check to the bank on Tuesday. That morning at the bank I talked to Joe. Before I showed him the check, I explained the situation. “It’s a scam,” were the first words out of his mouth, though he did admit the cashier’s check drawn on Gulf Coast Educators Credit Union looked real. personal information and money. They may threaten you or your family and may demand immediate payment to avoid arrest or other legal action. Don’t be fooled. If you receive a
I told him Jane said she had learned through a reality show, “Shipping Wars,” that independent shippers often deal in cash, though I was still skeptical. To my disappointment, Joe said there was no interstate, interbank system that could immediately determine the check’s validity. After making a call, he said it would take two or three days before we would know whether the check was good. “Call me Friday,” he said. When I went to the bank’s online site the next day, I saw the $1,860 had been added to the available balance in our checking account. We were OK at that point to withdraw the cash for the shipper. Of course, we didn’t do that. When I went online Thursday morning, I found the money had already been removed from our account – plus we had a $12 returned-check charge. Two days later, I received a notice in the mail from the bank that said the reason was “Refer to Maker.” That means you’re supposed to ask the person who sent the check why it would not clear. By that point, the “buyer” had terminated texting communication. When Jane sent a text, she received a reply from a young man who said he had picked up that number from a smartphone app so he could text his former girlfriend without his current girlfriend knowing about it. Better living through technology. ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL. Joe kindly refunded the returnedcheck charge. Jane posted the bench on another site where the financial transaction would be handled through PayPal. She sold the bench for $250, but agreed to pay shipping. Once PayPal had the buyer’s money, she packed up the bench and took it to UPS, where the shipping charge to another Texan was ... $58. That meant a tidy $122 profit on her $15 bench. Does that sound too good to be true? Larry Lough is editor of The Woodstock Independent. His email is larry@ thewoodstockindependent.com. suspicious call: 1. Hang up. 2. Do not give them money or personal information. 3. Report the scam at oig.ssa.gov.
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IN CASE YOU HADN’T HEARD YET, a warrant has been issued in Texas for your arrest on unspecified criminal charges, your Social Security number is about to be revoked, and the IRS is about to take your house for unpaid taxes. Those are among the various stories scam artists are trying to tell you by phone, mail, and email. Those scams work often enough to keep the crooks in business. As absurd as they sound, good folks sometimes fall for bad deals. Used to be you were warned, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is … not true.” Nowadays, we have to add, “If it sounds too bad to be true …” You would not be notified by phone about criminal charges in Texas, or about the imminent loss of your Social Security benefits, or the IRS coming to collect back taxes. But you might lose a big sum if you fall for those tall tales and give up personal information – credit card or bank account number, Social Security number, etc. – that allows a scammer to make you his next victim. Let me tell you a personal story.
into holes on the underside of the seat. With a little research online, Jane discovered that the homemade antique benches were sellLarry ing for hundreds Lough of dollars. Declarations Our newly acquired bench was in good shape, and Jane thought she might make a few bucks by selling it online, though online commerce can be risky business. Jane posted it on a sale site, asking $200, and she immediately had two interested parties. The bidding war ended at $300. To this skeptical journalist, it sounded too good to be true. Jane asked for cash. “Be reasonable,” the buyer texted her. “I’m in Texas.” So they agreed on a cashier’s check to be delivered via FedEx. The check would be in the amount of $1,860 – $300 for Jane, and $1,560 that she would to give to the shipper in cash when he picked up the bench. “It might be legit,” I told my wife, “but that’s a classic scam technique.” You deposit the check, withdraw cash based on its value … and find out days later the check is no good.
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WNHS math team trophies adding up By Kevin Lyons DISTRICT 200
Over the past few years, one of the most difficult geometry calculations for the Woodstock North High School math team is finding space for all of those Thunder trophies. Since 2018, the WNHS team has won five first-place trophies, including three this year alone in Stillman Valley, Rockford, and Hononegah. On Feb. 22 at Rock Valley College, the team will compete in regionals, where it came in second last year. Math team coaches Sarah Pigman and Erin Scott said winning had been a tradition for Thunder “mathletes” for several years, and success had become an expectation, although they acknowledged it still took considerable effort. “I think we hook the kids when they go to their first competition as freshmen, and they get a medal,” Pigman said. “They think, ‘That’s awesome. I
can do math and get a medal?’” Younger siblings want to replicate their older siblings’ success, and there is chatter in the honors math classes at each high school level about what it means to be a math team member. “We have athletes. We have theater people. We have kids who do so many different things,” Pigman said, noting that the time commitment isn’t so strenuous that students can’t participate in the other activities they enjoy. Students compete in various teamsize configurations in algebra, algebra II, geometry, and pre-calculus, depending on their grade level. Pigman said this year’s algebra II and precalculus skills are particularly strong. Seniors Keegan Given and Olivia Pigliacelli have been math team members since freshman year and credit the team’s attitude and work ethic for their success. Students come at lunchtime and after school to work on practice packets for upcoming competitions.
Olivia, a pre-calculus student who finds working with integers and derivatives “relaxing,” said team members took considerable pride in the Thunder’s success. “There’s a lot of dedication,” she said. “We want to get the highest score we can and make a name for ourselves.” Given said what he liked most about math competition was watching the group attack a particular problem they initially had no idea how to solve from different angles, like solving a mystery. Students join the team, he said, because of the common interest in math, but they stay because they’re having fun. “During our last competition, we had a group event where our whole team was laughing for three minutes straight, and we still won,” Given said. “We’re just having a good time.” Kevin Lyons is communications director for Woodstock School District 200.
Scott Becker and Kecia Griffin received Excellence in Education awards from the McHenry County Retired Teachers Association. Peggy Hart of the association presents the award to Griffin.
According to a news release, Becker will use his award to buy high-interest trade books that include science, technology, and current events. Students gain valuable social skills as they discuss the ideas in the books. Griffin will use her award to buy new chess pieces and boards for the Westwood Chess Club that she sponsors. Students will continue to compete against other D-200 schools while developing strategic thinking and sportsmanship skills. They were among seven recipients of the 2020 awards in McHenry County. The grants provide funds for special classroom/school projects that enhance learning.
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Woodstock North High School Honor Roll Woodstock North High School students who were named to the 2019-20 honor roll for the first semester are:
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High Honor Roll: Robyn Brown, Edgar Carbajal, Grace Crespo, Lydia Dunker, Aidan Filetti, Britney Flores, Kaitlyn Ford, Abigail Hartmann, Jamie Hoeck, Nathan Jansen, Shea Jones, Nyah Kerr, Jordyn Knox, Lauren Lee, Weather Lenczewski, Devereaux Madaus, Anthony Manschula, John Massman, Carter Miller, Kirsten Morey, Dulce Olivar-Lopez, Kevin Pacheco, Samantha Parrish, Olivia Pigliacelli, Jared Ritter, Colton Teuber, Michael Tunberg, Jackleen Umland, Nicholas Wagner, Emily Zamudio, Austin Zieman Honor Roll: Mikayla Adcock, Brooke Amann, Alexander Anchor, Kendra Bacon, Victor Balino-Garcia, Kaley Brucker, Lorena Camargo, Connor Campbell, Abigail Campisi, Jonatan Rios Carranza, Joseph Chase, Juliana Conrad, Estefany Cortez, Amanda D’Amico, Lesley Diaz, Melanie Dycus, Amber Elliott, Alejandra Galindo, Gabriela Galindo, Kelsie
Goetz, Michelle Hayes, Dustin Herrmann, Rickie Hester, Brian Jagman, Andrew Johnson, Logan Lorr, Ruben Martinez IV, Hayley Matteson, Anastasia Mazzanti, Edward Mercado, Madison Miller, Alex Mule, Sydney Niese, Kaylee Obed, Cassidy Oteman, Elijah Pena, Nick Phillips, Yael Lopez Quintero, Bradley Ricklefs, Kylee Robinson, Sofia Rozovics-Cozzi, Jovany Leon Salas, Osvaldo Salas, Mary Schultz, Robyn Sorg, Alison Tooke, Matilde Valtulini, Jaelle Vaucher, Matthias Wierer, Paiton Wood, Ryan Zinnen
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High Honor Roll: David Amoo, Julian Anguiano, Noemi Arroyo, Erin Bigler, Emma Bremer, Jaime Castaneda, Dominic Celentano, Madison Czischki, Ceri Deacon, Allison Fansler, Hannah Fink, Autumn Fitch, Jackson Granat, Kyla Grismer, Anne Jansen, Jorawar Kahlon, Samantha Keyzer, Jenna Kopp, Brandi Mackay-Slavin, Meghan McCann, Emma Mergl, Eleazar Miranda, Malgorzata Mucha, Gerald Nacague, Jason Packard, Genevieve Paulsen, Talia Petty, Isabella Reyes, Aidan Riley, Alexis Rogganbuck, Samuel Sobin, Jared Spung,
STUDENT OF THE WEEK VINCE PEREZ
Vince Perez is a freshman at Woodstock High School. He is the son of Vic and Ana Perez, Woodstock. “I nominated Vince for his hard work in Integrated Geometry Honors. As a freshman in an honors-level math class, he is doing very well and is one of my highest achieving students. He comes into class every day with a smile on his face prepared to do his best. He has high standards for himself and constantly works to meet those standards. He motivates the students around him to do their best work and is kind to all people around him, which makes him an awesome addition to any class. Vince deserves recognition for being such a hard-working and kind student,” said his teacher, Mrs. Wilson. Vince was on high honor roll last semester. He is a member of varsity band, jazz band, and the cross-country team. He is also a member of WHS’s math team. Outside of school, Vince volunteers to clean St. Mary Church, and he volunteers at local camps helping the younger kids. When asked who inspires him, Vince said, “My peers in my class inspire me to be better than I am. They push me to try my best in a bit of a competitive sense. I learn new things from them every day, which I try to apply to my life while teaching me values that I hold dear.” When asked what makes him feel successful, Vince said, “I work hard and set high standards for myself, which I then set out to complete. I put effort into all my classes, learning and keeping a good grade. Helping my classmates when they do not understand a concept or formula helps them learn, and I may learn new things as well.
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High Honor Roll: Jacqueline Alvarez, Jacob Baun, John Bigler, Hannah Blaksley, Zachary Blalock, Emma Brietzke, Jason Burg, Kamryn Butenschoen, Anna Carley, Alyssa Carlin, Edith Moreno Duarte, Faith Eddy, Jessica Forester, Mia Hage, Kailey Hogaboom, David Howe, Makenzie Klesch, Noah Kurchina, Abygail Lacson, Elle Lagerstrom, Cole Lanci, Jordyn Lichthardt, Dominic Lopez, Ariana Nova Lopez, Justin Muci, Alejandra Diaz Ortiz, Marko Ortiz, Gillian Paulsen, Karla Cruz Perez, Michael Rank, Victor Rodriguez, Mackenzie Rogers, Kaylee Smith, Durban Stacoviak, Mariam Syed, Anika Treadway, Justin VanAcker, Eunice Vargas, Rieley Walsh, Madison Wheeler, Sherry Yang, Samual Zalas Honor Roll: Jazmine Acosta, Jenessa Arellano, Marco Sotelo Avila, Gavin Azzaline, Tyler Barnes, Julia Barreiro, Emely Diaz Bernal, Garrett Bunting, Isabel Villegas Cabrera, Danny Carbajal, Jessica Rios Carranza, Jadira Carreno, Johanna Continued on Next page
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COLLEGE CURRENTS Six locals on dean’s list at Augustana College Augustana College in Rock Island announced that six local students were among more than 1,000 to be named to the dean’s list for the 2019-20 fall semester. They are Kassidy Belcher, Elisha Gallosa, Mason Hurless, and Olivia Potje, all of Woodstock, and Auden Meal and Liam Meal of Bull Valley.
Local student earns degree in industrial engineering
Joseph Primus of Woodstock received a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering during the 203rd commencement ceremonies at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville on Dec. 14 in Williams Fieldhouse.
Students earn distinction at Wichita State University Wichita State University in Wichita,
Kan., has named McKayla R. Wuensch of Woodstock among more than 3,300 students who were on the WSU dean’s honor roll for fall 2019. A student must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) and earn at least a 3.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale to earn the honor.
Rockford U. names two Distinguished Scholars
Two students from Woodstock have been named Distinguished Scholars for the fall 2019 semester at Rockford University. Tyler Peake and Caleb Warmbier were among students who earned at least a 3.75 GPA with no grades below “C.”
Woodstock resident earns master’s degree from WGU
Sarah Rinn of Woodstock has earned a Master of Science degree in curriculum and instruction from Western Governors University of Salt Lake City, Utah. The online, nonprofit university has graduated more than 167,000 students from across the country since its inception in 1997.
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Greenwood Elementary, 5th Grade What music activities are you involved in at school and what instrument do you play? Orchestra, Violin. What got you interested in Music? I love listening to music and I always wanted to play something. What is your favorite part of participating in Orchestra? I love my teacher, she is awesome at teaching us new things and I love playing the violin. What do you plan to do with your musical talents in the future? I would like to eventually create my own music just like Lindsey Sterling or play in a band.
Chloe Albrecht
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What music activities are you involved in at school and what instrument do you play? I participate in chorus and I play the violin. What got you interested in Music? Well, I have always really liked music and I have been going to my sisters concerts since I was little and I really liked them! What is your favorite part of participating in Band/Chorus/ Orchestra? I like learning new songs in both chorus and orchestra and I like being with my friends during these activities! What do you plan to do with your musical talents in the future? I plan to continue participating in music and I will probably take a course on music in college!
Dylan Howen
Greenwood Elementary, 5th Grade What music activities are you involved in at school and what instrument(s) do you play? I play the cello, trombone, and I’m in chorus. What got you interested in Music? I started playing the cello and then that’s when I knew music was for me. What is your favorite part of participating in Music? I get to do what I love doing and get better each day at music. What do you plan to do with your musical talents in the future? To teach other kids to play music and help them get better and encourage them to get better.
Emiliano Lintner
Greenwood Elementary, 5th Grade What music activities are you involved in at school and what instrument do you play? I play saxophone and am part of the fifth grade band. What got you interested in Band? When I watch musicians I would like how they played the instruments. What is your favorite part of participating in Music? Since I play guitar, I don’t play with anyone else, so it is nice to play with my friends in band. What do you plan to do with your musical talents in the future? Write songs that sound beautiful, and maybe make videos of my music.
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Marian Central’s spring musical a school family reunion By Lydia LaGue
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After 10 years, the theater department of Marian Central Catholic High School will perform “Annie” as the spring musical again, and the cast and crew look forward to some alumni cast returning to see the new production. “It’s such a nice family show,” director Christi DeWispelaere said. “There’s lots of opportunity for kids to be on stage, to work on sets and on costumes.” The excitement and camaraderie are tangible among this group of theater enthusiasts, all working toward one goal. “We’re so blessed with all the people who share their talents and their love of theatre,” DeWispelaere said. “All the students, the parents,
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it come together,” Keogh said. When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March Cast members could say only positive things about each other 13 and 14; 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15 and their time working on this Where: Marian Central Catholic High production. School auditorium, 1001 McHenry Ave. Hannah Paulson, a senior who Tickets: $10 adults, $5 students and plays the role of Grace, said the proseniors, 815-338-4220 or at the door duction was about togetherness. “The nice thing about Marian theand the volunteers make it a won- ater is that everyone is close with derful experience for everybody.” everyone,” she said. “Being able to Production staff includes Mary come in every day and have people Jo Keogh as assistant director, that are supportive and behind one Emily Ostrowski as student direc- another is by far the best part.” tor, Alexandria Callahan as chore“Everyone here has worked ographer, Patrick Colcernian as set really hard,” added junior Joseph director, Jeremy Toledo as musical Walsdorf, who is in the role of Wardirector, Laura Henkel as head of bucks. “I think everyone at least costumes, and various parent vol- deserves the chance to have their unteers. Fifty-five students ranging work seen.” from freshmen to seniors make up The titular role of Annie is played the cast, crew, and orchestra. by senior Laura Colcernian, who “[The best part] is always seeing See ‘Annie’ Page 16
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Students work on the set for “Annie,” the spring musical at Marian Central Catholic High School, which will be presented in the school auditorium in three performances March 13 to 15.
Pursuing a career as an artist is truly a courageous undertaking. When I hear about local artists following their dreams and achieving success, I like to recognize them and maybe get a glimpse into what it takes to make it. Woodstock native Jimmy Nicholas is currently tearing it up as Danny Zuko in the Marriott Theatre’s production of the classic musical “Grease,” running through March 15. He was kind enough to answer some Jeff questions about Cook the show, his Showverse ties to our community, and his journey as a performer: Tell me about your ties to the Woodstock community. Jimmy: Woodstock is very near and dear to my heart. I was born here. My mom grew up here as well. My grandparents and cousins lived in the city itself, so I used to always trick-or-treat in Woodstock and do Fourth of July fireworks there, the works. The fried shrimp dinner from Chop Suey Hut (with sweet and sour and hot mustard on the side) is literally a top five dish for me on the planet. When and how did you discover theater? Jimmy: My mom directed my siblings and me in shows growing up, so, from a young age, theater was instilled in us. I did my first show
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has a very personal connection to the musical: she was adopted in real life. “Growing up, this was definitely my favorite movie,” Colcernian reflected. “I would watch it all the time and re-enact a lot of the scenes in my bedroom. I remember singing ‘Maybe,’ and very dramatically looking out the window like, ‘I wonder what my birth parents are doing.’” She finds a “very real” connection to scenes between Annie and Warbucks. “Just having that experience and being able to explore the dynamic of a child and her adoptive parents and being able to understand just how that feels,” Colcernian explained. Paulson said a key to the musical’s message is the background of the Great Depression. “Annie is able to take all of these people’s lives and make them joyful and happy,” she said. “The world needs an Annie, someone or something to make it all happy again.” “Annie” will be staged in the Marian auditorium at 7 p.m. Friday, March 13; 5 p.m. Saturday, March
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(Left) Hannah Paulson plays Grace and Laura Colcernian is Annie in three performances of “Annie” March 13 to 15 at Marian Central Catholic High School. (Above) The “Annie” cast at Marian includes Molly Truckenbrod as Lily, David Kranenburg as Rooster, and Mary Narusis as Miss Hannigan. 14; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 15. Attendees of the Saturday show are encouraged to dress up as their favorite characters and can participate in a photo op with the cast. Tickets can be purchased by calling Marian’s school office
at 815-338-4220, ext. 109, or at the door. Seating is limited and reserved; patrons are encouraged to call ahead to reserve their seats when tickets go on sale Feb. 24. “A lot of the songs and dances are super fun,” Colcernian said, “and it’s
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at 8 years old, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” My high school theater director was Roger Zawacki, who is involved with Theatre 121 at the Woodstock Opera House. I owe a lot of my success to him and Paul Hanrahan for challenging and coaching me. Tell us about your journey as a performer? Jimmy: It’s been a long one for sure, filled with lots of ups and downs. I had great theater programs growing up, then was fortunate enough to get into Carnegie Mellon University for acting. CMU really sets up their students for success. Since then, I’ve been lucky enough to string together a career on stage and in film and TV. While you were pursuing this career, how has the support of your family and friends been important? Jimmy: Vital. Their support has been oxygen for me. To be honest, I feel spoiled by the support and encouragement I get from the people in my life. What are the most important lessons you’ve learned? Jimmy: The most important lesson I’ve learned has been resilience. This career demands it. It’s one of the
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Woodstock native Jimmy Nicholas is Danny Zuko in the Marriott Theatre’s production of “Grease,” running through March 15. few where you wake up every day and go to work knowing you’re probably going to get rejected. I audition two to three times a week and most of those auditions are not going to end in a job – two to three job interviews, if you will, where you’re up against 100 to 1,000 applicants just as qualified, every week. That’s the majority of my job description. Going on those interviews, and not getting most of those jobs. The rejection you deal with on a daily basis requires a constant, consistent resilience. It’s a huge challenge to keep your confidence, keep your cool, and keep your head on straight because you have to BRING it, every time. Because some of those auditions ARE going to end up with job opportunities! If I’d gotten bogged down with the 100 “no’s”
I get in audition rooms each year, I wouldn’t have been able to achieve the 10 “yes’s” that were waiting for me. Resilience is the lifeblood of the performer. Danny Zuko is an iconic role. How have you incorporated your own perspective on the character? Jimmy: I think you have to take off all the preconceived notions about a character and meet them where they are, on the page. What does Danny Zuko say and do, in the world of the play? That’s where every choice you make, as an actor, stems from. I wanted to incorporate my own experiences at 17 into how I play Danny to help understand why he does the things he does. What can audiences expect when they come to see “Grease” at the
a really good message about family and just finding who you are, and I think it can speak to a lot of people, no matter what age you are.” “Not only is it a joyful show,” Paulson added, “but it’s joyful people. I think that will really shine through.” Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre? Jimmy: This cast is insanely talented. All of the elements of the show have a wonderful cohesion that’s unique and special for a show that’s been done as much as “Grease” has. Specifically, I think audiences can expect a new vision of “Grease.” It’s a vivacious show, and we really tried to strip off all the expectations around “Grease” and really get back to zooming in on a small group of high school kids and how they interact with each other. Of course, there’s all the iconic songs you love and remember, but hopefully we’ve put them all in some new wrapping paper for audiences to walk away with a bit of a new perspective on “Grease.” * * * If you have an upcoming show or person you’d like us to spotlight, let us know at showversemail@gmail. com. The deadline to submit for the next column is March 1. * * * For a full list of upcoming performances at the Woodstock Opera House, please visit woodstockoperahouse.com/operahouse/calendar. Until next month: Enjoy the Show! 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.
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Local trainer prepares animals to be helpers so people can get well By Susan W. Murray
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Peek through the large windows of the low-slung brick building at 667 E. Calhoun St. and you might see two 40-pound, 6-month-old black Labrador retrievers being put through their paces by trainer and Woodstock resident Kirk Halma. The energetic pups sit, lie down, stay, come, and heel at the sound of Halma’s voice and with a simple motion of his hand. But these are no ordinary dogs, nor is Halma doing ordinary family pet training. Halma, through his nonprofit True Blue Dogs, is training the canines to be service dogs for people who live
with psychiatric and/or physical disabilities. While most people are familiar with guide dogs for the blind, service dogs can help those who suffer from anxiety, depression, or posttraumatic stress disorder. A service dog is trained to alert its owner at the first indication of panic or anxiety, signaling the person to begin breathing exercises or meditation, as well as fetch medication for the owner. In addition to assisting its owner during a crisis, a service dog is a constant companion, a source of calm for someone who finds tranquility elusive. “You train a dog to become something special,” Halma said, “to help a person live a normal life.”
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After a career in commercial development, Halma started K-9 Motivation 11 years ago, training
about 1,200 dogs to be well-behaved family pets. “I worked with the dogs that no one else wanted to work with,” Halma said. Despite working with many “problem” dogs, Halma estimates that 98 percent were trainable. But it was after training a German shepherd as a service dog for a domestic abuse victim in 2014 that Halma discovered his true calling. “That was the best training – the best thing – I’ve ever done,” he said. Halma taught the dog to alert its owner when it sensed an oncoming panic attack, as well as to retrieve the owner’s medication. After Halma attended a conference in St. Louis about training service dogs, he was even more enthused about what service dogs could do, but he came home with a critical takeaway. “There was no way I could do this alone,” Halma said. See DOGS Page 20
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Trainer Kirk Halma says that Montana is at ease on “the bridge,” a piece of equipment meant to teach focus as the dog walks across.
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that resembles a Slinky toy with a nylon covering. The dogs enter the tunnel and race out the other side. That helps the dogs grow comfortable with small spaces, so that one day they can sit calmly at their owners’ feet under a restaurant table, for example. After a year, Halma and his board will match each dog with an applicant. Then Halma will begin the customized training of the dog with its recipient, a process that could take an additional six months.
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Fortunately for Halma, his wife, Kate, had experience with nonprofits and shared her husband’s passion for the project. She could navigate the process of setting up a 501(c)(3) and the complicated procedure to get the necessary federal and state approvals. The couple asked several friends, some of whom had dogs that Kirk had trained, to serve as a board of directors, with Kirk as founder and director of training and Kate as executive president. They sent off their nonprofit application in 2017 and then waited a year-and-a-half to receive federal approval, a delay due in part to the month-long government shutdown in 2018-19.
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When the dogs work in public, they wear a vest with the True Blue Dogs logo. The name evokes the dedication, loyalty, companionship, and bond between service dogs and their owners. “If you see a dog in a True Blue Dogs vest,” Halma said, “you know that dog is a service dog.” A service dog’s specialized training is “a lot of work,” he said. The training begins with breeding. Labrador retrievers and golden retrievers make the best service dogs, Halma said, with some German shepherds also good candidates. A North Carolina organization, Project2Heal, breeds dogs for the intellect, temperament, and robust health that a service dog requires. Project2Heal staff members nurture and socialize the puppies during their first eight weeks of life. Buying a puppy to train as a service dog can cost between $1,500 and $3,000. Project2Heal grants its dogs to trainers in whom the organization has confidence to carry out the necessary specialized training. Marlee, a 6-month-old black Lab female, was a grant from Project2Heal to True Blue Dogs. In March, Halma will receive a red fox Lab from the same organization. “Project2Heal is a phenomenal partner,” Halma said. “To be chosen [as the recipient of a puppy] that early in our process is a huge compliment to start out.” Marlee and her male companion, Montana, named for his home state, are in the midst of their year of specialized training with Halma. In addition to mastering obedience, they work on equipment that Halma has in his studio. When Halma pulls out a
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Kate Halma, executive president of True Blue Dogs, pets Marlee while Montana poses during his photo op. The True Blue Dogs logo in the background “captures the essence of the mission,” Kate said. (Right) Attentiveness of Black Labs Marlee and Montana to trainer Kirk Halma (even without looking for a reward) is a vital skill they will employ when they go to work as service dogs in about a year.
When Halma began mulling the switch from pet training to service dog training, he wanted to know how many people could benefit from having a service dog. He found that 20 percent of the people living in the U.S. in 2010 were disabled in some way, a total of 68.5 million people. “[The figure] twisted my brain,” Halma said. Currently, the nation has about 200,000 service dogs, or one dog for every 325 people who are disabled and might benefit from having a service dog. Anecdotal evidence bears out the strong demand. Halma’s mentor – Behesha Doan, founder of This Abled Veterans of Carbondale – trains 12 service dogs a year and receives 200 applications from people wanting a dog. Although Marlee and Montana are still nearly a year from being ready to serve clients, True Blue Dogs has already received two applications. The application process itself is arduous. Anyone requesting a dog must fill out a 27-page form. The hardest thing to do, Halma said, is to decide which applicant should get an animal. “The dog has to be placed with a person who is committed to getting well,” he said. “The dog does not heal the person; the dog helps the person heal himself.”
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Trainer Kirk Halma signals for Marlee to sit. Marlee, who is still unsure of herself on the bridge, licks her lips, signaling nervousness. The dogs have to become comfortable performing their functions in public. metal-and-plastic bridge, the dogs are learning to focus. The apparatus looks like a gymnast’s balance beam, with one ramp leading up and another down. The dogs walk, sit,
and lie down on the bridge. Montana is even comfortable turning around on the thin structure. To acclimate the dogs to enclosed spaces, Halma pulls out a tunnel
The full cost of training each dog runs between $25,000 and $50,000, Halma said. Insurance companies’ coverage does not usually extend beyond covering guide dogs for the blind. Since the mission of True Blue Dogs is to provide service dogs for free to people who will be helped to get well, the need to raise funds is ever-present. True Blue Dogs had its first Continued on Next page
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Agrarian Learning Center plans series of ag sessions
The Center for Agrarian Learning at McHenry County College will conduct a series of in-depth agricultural workshops starting Feb. 18 with experts in the food and farm economy. According to a news release, the workshops will be open to people of every skill level and businesses of any size to explore issues such as navigating farmrelated legal issues, scaling up for wholesale markets, preparing operations for each season, and determining whether a loan is needed. Upcoming workshops include “Cultivating Your Legally Resilient Farm” on Feb. 18; “Dig, Grow, Eat,” a series of classes held each month beginning March 12 and running through Aug. 20; “Wholesale Success” on March 14; and an informational session on hemp growing March 16. Registration is required, and costs vary. More information and registration details can be found at mchenry.edu/ agworkshops.
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The 1997 Best of Show at the antique show at the McHenry County Fair was a pair of wedding bracelets worn by the owner’s great grandmother in 1887 on her wedding day. Reserve Best in Show was a salt glaze commemorative pitcher made for the U.S. Centennial in 1876.
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Antiques Appraisal Day will be presented by the McHenry County Historical Society (6422 Main St., Union) from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29. Verbal appraisal of items will include dolls, quilts, china, glass, toys, books, modern and antique jewelry, art, and general antiques. Reserve a 10-minute slot in advance by calling the museum at 815-923-2267 by Feb. 21. Preregistration cost is $8 for each item with a maximum of three appraisals per individual; $10 for each walk-in item during the event. The appraisal fee includes free admission to the museum.
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“Rotational Grazing: Improve Soil Health and the Farm’s Bottom Line” will be the second event in the Center for Agrarian Learning speaker series, Forefront: Ideas in Food and Farming, at McHenry County College. The series focuses on the food and farm economy, offering farmers, land owners, chefs, local food enthusiasts, and others interested in the food economy the opportunity to understand the how and why of food production. This month’s presentation on rotational grazing will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, in Luecht Auditorium at MCC. Fourthgeneration rancher Rod Ofte of Willow Creek Ranch will explain how rotational grazing has made a positive impact on his farm’s profitability, while also improving the health of his soil, animals, water, and surrounding wildlife habitats. Ofte will share tips for maximizing farm productivity and marketing end products while becoming a better long-term steward of the land. The session is free to attend, but registration is required at mchenry.edu/forefront to reserve a spot and learn more. Upcoming Forefront sessions will meet on the fourth Sunday of each month
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True Blue Dogs accepts large and small contributions. Kirk Halma will speak to groups, organizations, or corporations that wish to donate. Donations can be sent to True Blue Dogs, 667 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock IL 60098. For more information, call Kirk or Kate Halma at 815-482-0339. To see videos of Marlee and Montana in training and at play, go to the True Blue Dogs Facebook page, facebook.com/truebluedogs/.
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“friend-raiser” in November at Woodstock Country Club, where Halma told his story and attendees could meet Marlee and Montana. Turnkey Digital, Blue Ribbon Millwork, and Animal Hospital of Woodstock have made key donations. The studio will offer shirts and hats with the True Blue Dogs logo for purchase to raise some funds. While True Blue Dogs has gratefully received a number of smaller donations, it needs a continuous monetary stream to underwrite Marlee’s and Montana’s training and that of future dogs. “Hopefully, we can train more and more dogs that can help people who need them,” Halma said.
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Creativity and independence are hallmarks of Woodstock and its residents. The Woodstock High School Incubator program helps local students dream big and create business plans and ideas that give them a path to future success outside of the classroom. By providing real world experience and mentors to guide them, Woodstock is creating the next generation of business leaders. Join the Incubator class at its pitch night, Thursday, February 20th at 6pm in the Woodstock High School Library. Show your support to the next generation of entrepreneurs as they share their ideas and passions with the community.
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Holocaust survivor Steen Metz speaks to students Feb. 10 at Woodstock North High School. His slide show included photos of him as an 8-year-old, the year the Nazis invaded his home country of Denmark, and of a cattle car Nazis used to ship prisoners to concentration camps.
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When Holocaust survivor Steen Metz spoke last week to local students about his personal experiences of brutality and survival, he left them with the sobering thought that they would be the last generation to hear firsthand from those who experienced World War II from inside German concentration camps. The 84-year-old native of Denmark spoke for about an hour to sophomore students in the classes of English teachers Tonya Chamber and Julia Limpers at Woodstock North High School. Those student have been reading Elie Wiesel’s “Night” and learning about that dark period in world history in their history classes. Metz, from Lincolnshire, is a member of the speaker’s bureau at the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center in Skokie, and he represents the Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida. Metz told of being a young boy living in Denmark when the Nazis conquered his home country in 1940. He experienced three years of occupation until he and his family were arrested and deported to the
Theresienstadt Concentration Camp in Czechoslovakia, which was a work camp, not one of the infamous extermination facilities. He explained, however, that it became a death camp for his father, an attorney, who died within six months of starvation and hard labor. “The number of Holocaust survivors dwindles each year,” Metz writes, “thus young and old people alike may have less of a chance to hear a firsthand account of the Holocaust. I make myself available to school and civic groups and provide a firsthand account of my experience during the Holocaust.” Metz’s hope is that his audiences will keep the vivid memories of the Holocaust alive ... and ensure that the world will never forget.
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Wide local support for food pantry By Janet Dovidio
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Since its founding in 1987, the Woodstock Food Pantry’s mission has been to distribute food to needy people within the boundaries of Woodstock School District 200. “We continue to be overwhelmed by the great generosity exhibited by the Woodstock community,” pantry President Rick Budmayr said. “Whether it is financial aid or physical donations of food and personal care products, the response from individuals, local churches, businesses, schools, and others has been tremendous.” In 2019, WFP served more than 8,000 individuals from nearly 3,050 families. In addition to monetary contributions, more than 95,000 pounds of food came from local food drives. As an example, Grace Lutheran Church hosted its annual Special Thanksgiving Drive for the pantry. “The effort is part of our social ministry team’s effort to fulfill our mission statement to ‘Share God’s Grace,’” the Rev. Ken Gibson said. “We are glad to help with this community effort.” Grace congregation member Lanna Einsphar has coordinated this effort for many years. Grocery sacks are given to worship attendees with a list of suggested items the pantry might need. The sacks are returned the next week. “The response is tremendous every year,” Gibson said, “with many
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Terese Paulson, Lanna Einsphar, and Cindy Meyer prepare food drive collections at Grace Lutheran Church for the Woodstock Food Pantry. members including every item on the list.” Another annual effort took place in December. Deb and John Silker raised $1,500 with an evergreen swag sale to benefit the food pantry. Volunteer efforts came from Gail Perkins, Olivia Hunt, Kate Silker, Don Goers from First United Methodist Church, and Lisa and Greg Hanson of The Backdrop. “We are very thankful for this team effort,” Deb Silker said, “and we hope to be able to continue this tradition.” During December alone, food drives were conducted by Home of the Sparrow/Sparrow’s Nest, Mary Moltmann,
Northwood Middle School, Ortho Molecular Products, Prairiewood Elementary School, Santa’s Hut, School of Expressive Arts, Stan’s Office Machines, and Woodstock High School Band and Orchestra. Cyndi Bagus donated money for new floor mats, while Casey’s General Store in Crystal Lake brings food weekly. “On behalf of the executive board of directors, the many volunteers who spend countless hours ensuring the smooth flow of our operation, and most importantly, those in the community in which we serve – a very heartfelt thank you!” Budmayr said.
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A team-building event of Tiger Den of Cub Scouts Pack 373 in Woodstock showed that one person can make a difference by joining forces as a team. The first-graders collected 35.6 pounds of canned goods to help fight hunger through the Woodstock Food Pantry. Pack 373 is chartered by the Redeemer Lutheran Church. Pictured are (from left) Assistant Den Leader Aaron Gay, Campbell Parisi, Alex Keisman, parental assistant Sean Keisman, Theo Gay, Cubmaster and Den Leader Jason Hall, and Bentley Howell.
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Faculty series to highlight how to discuss sexuality A conversation surrounding the importance of having discussions about sexuality will be the next event in the Experts and Insights speaker series, a set of free presentations led by McHenry County College faculty members. Dr. Christine Grela, a psychology instructor at MCC, will present “Let’s Talk about Sex” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, in Luecht Auditorium at MCC, 8900 U.S. 14, Crystal Lake. Grela will explain how children and parents can have conversations about things like contraception and safe sex, and she will discuss sexuality-related issues facing those at other stages of life. Other upcoming topics in the series include “Leadership, Communication, and the Recipe for Success” on March 19; “Get Happy! What Psychology Can Tell Us About Happiness” on April 16; and “Wise and Well: A Healthy Balance” on May 14. Light refreshments and appetizers will be provided starting at 6 p.m. The event is open to the public. For more information, visit mchenry.edu/experts.
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INTRODUCING INTERNAL M E D I C I N E R ES I D E N T C L I N I C I N WO O DSTO C K The Rosalind Franklin University Internal Medicine Residency Clinic, located on the Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital campus, is staffed with board-certified Northwestern Medicine physicians and resident physicians who provide comprehensive care for adults of all ages and genders. In addition to diagnosing and treating illness, internal medicine physicians also provide preventive care, including routine check-ups, health risk assessments, immunizations, screening tests and personalized counseling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. To schedule an appointment with an internal medicine resident in Woodstock, call 815.338.6600. TTY for the hearing impaired, 815.759.8020.
Northwestern Medicine Internal Medicine 3707 Doty Road, Suites E and F, Woodstock rmg.nm.org
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CEJA and the bus trip to Springfield Get ready to head for Springfield to support a clean energy future in Illinois! By request from Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, the Illinois Environmental Council has arranged for a bus to depart from McHenry County College on Wednesday, March 4, for Environmental Clean Energy Defenders Lobby Day. Information on The Green Scene signing up for the bus is below. You’re invited to climb aboard and help us fill the bus. The purpose is to take all people interested in supporting clean energy
and the Clean Energy Jobs Act – CEJA – coming up in our state Legislature. Do you remember FEJA? That’s the Future Energy Jobs Act, which was an important first step to increase renewable energy in Illinois and reduce the state’s reliance on fossil fuels. It was passed in 2016. Now there is CEJA, which has a chance of catapulting Illinois into a position to be a clean energy leader in the nation. What could be better – clean energy, creating jobs, and protecting our environment? The Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition filed the Clean Energy Jobs Act (House Bill 3624, Williams; Senate Bill 2132, Castro) in February 2019 after more than a year of community-based conversations known as “Listen Lead Share” that informed the development of CEJA. Here are some details:
• The Clean Energy Jobs Act – comprehensive benefits from Illinois Clean Jobs: Builds on a grassroots movement of ideas from everyday people across Illinois, collected in nearly 100 community-based conversations since 2018, with a goal of reaching every Senate district in the state • Takes decisive action on the climate crisis by putting Illinois on a path to 100 percent renewable energy • Guarantees smaller electric bills for many Illinois residents • Focuses on workforce development and community investment to ensure equitable distribution of the benefits of the clean energy economy From the Illinois Environmental Council: “2020 can be the year that Illinois passes legislation establishing a concrete, actionable plan moving us toward 100 percent clean energy
goals and an equitable future for all Illinoisans.” Environmental Defenders encourages all those who want to support this important legislation to embark on a new experience if you haven’t been to a “lobby day.” Please consider joining us for the 2020 Clean Energy Lobby Day to show our elected officials how many of us care about tackling climate change. “CEJA addresses climate change head-on by leading Illinois to 100 percent clean energy, decarbonizing our power sector, electrifying our transportation sector, and providing economic development and job opportunities across the state.” This event is free and open to the public. No experience necessary. And again, bus transportation is provided from several regions of the state, including McHenry County. To register for the March 4 Clean Energy Lobby Day, go to ilenviro.org and click on “register” at top right. Your bus will have a captain and volunteer leader to help along the way. Please feel free to call Environmental Defenders with any questions at 815-338-0393. We’re excited to share this opportunity to help advocate for a healthy environment, together. By Cynthia Kanner, executive director of Environmental Defenders of McHenry County. This is a regular column of the organization.
IN BRIEF
You can tap into nature at MCCD event on March 1
Assist in the Festival of the Sugar Maples tree-tapping process at Tapping Into Nature from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 1, at Coral Woods Conservation Area, 7400 Somerset, Marengo. The annual event teaches historical and current methods of sap collection and maple syrup making. Each year maple trees are carefully selected and tapped by McHenry County Conservation District staff for this event, which draws more than 1,500 visitors. Over a light breakfast, staff will provide a short lesson on tree selection, how to correctly place a tap in a tree, and proper equipment. Participants will then tap the trees for the public event, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 7 and 8 and 14 and 15. The program is for adults and children ages 10 and up. Registration and fee are required by Feb. 28: $5 for county residents, $7 for nonresidents. Register online at MCCDistrict.org.
30 years ago – 1990
■ Woodstock School District 200 was considering a proposal to create a gifted education program. ■ More than 75 Woodstock High School theater students were preparing to present the musical “Pajama Game.”
25 years ago – 1995
semesters. ■ WHS had begun collecting items for an alumni museum. Retired longtime WHS staff members Ron Bendis and Gordy Tebo were coordinating the effort.
5 years ago – 2015
■ The city of Woodstock had spent $93,000 on planning for the redevelopment of the former Die Cast factory site on Clay Street. ■ Marian Central sophomore Patrick Conway was collecting shoes as part of his “Shoes for Africa” campaign. ■ The Marian Central varsity girls basketball team won the IHSA regional championship.
■ The Woodstock City Council approved the reorganization of the Community and Economic Development Department, creating two new departments – one being Economic Development and the other Building, Planning and Zoning. Cort Carlson would head Economic Development, and Joe Napolitano would direct Building, Planning and Zoning. ■ The Woodstock Independent featured Don Perkins, a self-proclaimed oldtimer. Perkins, almost 90 at the time, had lived in Woodstock all of his life, in the same farmhouse where he was born, on a road named for his family. Perkins was Seneca Township road commissioner for 40 years, beginning in 1955. ■ Temple Grandin, bestselling author, activist, consultant to the livestock industry, professor of animal science, and inventor of the “huge box,” a device used to calm people on the autism spectrum, spoke to a sold-out crowd as part of the Creative Living Series at the Opera House.
15 years ago – 2005
1 year ago – 2019
■ Woodstock Recreation Director Mari Steinbach was named the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association Young Professional of the Year. ■ The Marian Central Catholic High School Lady ’Canes varsity basketball team finished first in the Northwest Suburban Catholic Conference for the second consecutive year. ■ WHS wrestlers Jim Aberle, Luke Kyle, Bob Johnson, and Gus Kordopitoulas advanced to the IHSA Class AA state tournament.
20 years ago – 2000
■ A $6.9-million deal to sell the McHenry County Fairgrounds on Country Club Road to Rubloff Development Group, Rockford, was nixed by the developer. ■ The WHS and Marian Central freshman girls basketball teams won their respective conferences.
10 years ago – 2010
■ More than 30 performers of various ages were preparing for the ninth annual Music4 Martin performance at Grace Lutheran Church. The event organized by Ken West celebrated the life of Martin Luther King Jr. and the message he helped to spread. ■ The D-200 Board of Education approved the next two years of school calendars. The major change in the calendars was having classes begin a full week earlier in August. The new calendars accomplished two goals: completing the first semester before winter break and balancing the number of school days in the first and second
■ Eight Marian Central wrestlers qualified for the state meet, setting a record for the Hurricanes. Junior Daniel Valeria (29-7) won the 132-pound weight class, and sophomore Dylan Connell topped the competition at 160. Four sophomores took second: Elon Rodriguez, 133; Bryce Shelton, 138; Kaden Randazzo, 152; and Mason Schwalbach, 220. Also qualifying were freshman Josh Glover and senior Thor Paglialong. ■ After nearly 50 years on the Square, Swiss Maid Bakery closed. The store at 122 N. Benton St. had sold baked goods made at Swiss Maid’s bakery in Harvard. The news was met with shock and sadness in Woodstock. ■ Heavy snow and brutal cold canceled classes at D-200 schools four times over the last nine days of January. Combined with a snow day Nov. 27 – the Monday after Thanksgiving – D-200 used up the five “emergency days” that were built into the calendar. As a result the 2018-19 school year was extended until May 31.
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■ JEWISH REFORMED CONGREGATION TIKKUN OLAM 503 W. Jackson St. (St. Ann’s Episcopal Church building) Call 815-455-9236 or email tikkunolam@ hotmail.com for service information. n McHENRY COUNTY JEWISH CONGREGATION 8617 Ridgefield Road, Crystal Lake 815-455-1810 Worship: 7 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. Saturday ■ NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER 5115 Dean St. • 815-337-4673 Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday ■ REDEEMER LUTHERAN 1320 Dean St. • 815-338-9370 Worship: 4:30 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. ■ RESURRECTION CATHOLIC 2918 S. Country Club Road 815-338-7330 Worship: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 5 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. weekdays ■ ST. ANN’S EPISCOPAL 503 W. Jackson St. • 815-338-0950 Worship: 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday ■ ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN 401 St. John’s Road • 815-338-5159 Worship: 5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. Sunday ■ ST. MARY CATHOLIC 313 N. Tryon St. • 815-338-3377 Worship: 7:30 a.m. Monday - Saturday; 12:15 p.m. Monday-Friday; 5 and 6:30 p.m. (Spanish) Saturday; 7:30, 9 and 10:30 a.m., noon (Spanish), 5 p.m. Sunday ■ THE BRIDGE CHRISTIAN 2620 Bridge Lane • 815-496-0548 Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday ■ THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 2016 Hartland Road • 815-334-1703 Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday ■ THE VINE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1132 N. Madison St. • 815-338-3380 Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday ■ UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER 225 W. Calhoun St. • 815-337-3534 unitywoodstock.org Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday ■ UPPER FOX VALLEY QUAKER MEETING 4614 Pioneer Road, McHenry 815-385-8512 Discussion and singing, 9 a.m. Sunday Worship, 10 a.m., fellowship, 11 a.m. Sunday ■ WOODSTOCK ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1201 Dean St.• 815-338-1316 Worship: 9 a.m. Sunday prayer service, 10 a.m. worship service ■ WOODSTOCK BIBLE CHURCH 118 Benton St. Worship: 10:30 a..m. Sunday
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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. 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. ■ FREE METHODIST 934 N. Seminary Ave. • 815-338-3180 Worship: 10:30 a.m. ■ GOOD NEWS CHURCH Meeting at Dorr Township Community Room, 1039 Lake Ave. 815-575-9224 goodnewswoodstock.org Worship: 10:15 a.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) cbhbfil413.com Worship: 1 p.m. Sunday
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19 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
SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUP Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 6 to 7 p.m. 815-338-0542 woodstockpubliclibrary.org
20 THURSDAY SENIOR ACTIVITIES Dorr Township 1039 Lake Ave. 10:30 a.m. Lunch - $5 donation 815-338-0125
AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 10 to 2 p.m. $15 AARP members, $20 non-members 815-338-0542 Two-day course. Must also attend Feb. 21. woodstockpubliclibrary.org
KIWANIS WOODSTOCK MEETING 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
STRESS MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
McHenry County Workforce Center 500 Russel Court 1 to 2:30 p.m. 815-338-7100 workforcecenterRR@yahoo.com mchenrycountyworkforce.com Reservation required
MURDER & MAYHEM BOOK CLUB
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 7 p.m. 815-338-0542 woodstockpubliclibrary.org
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FREE TAX HELP FOR SENIORS
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. Call 815-344-3555 to schedule an appointment woodstockpubliclibrary.org
AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 10 to 2 p.m. $15 AARP members, $20 non-members 815-338-0542 Two-day course. Must also attend Feb. 20. woodstockpubliclibrary.org
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Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 2 p.m. 815-338-0542 woodstockpubliclibrary.org
McHenry County Workforce Center 500 Russel Court 9:30 to 11 a.m. 815-338-7100 mchenrycountyworkforce.com
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MAKE BLANKETS FOR PROJECT LINUS Unity Spiritual Center of Woodstock 225 W. Calhoun St. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. RSVP at UnityWoodstock.org
24 MONDAY
CITIZENS’ CLIMATE LOBBY PROGRAM Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 7 p.m. mchenryccl@gmail.com
25 TUESDAY FREE TAX HELP FOR SENIORS
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. Call 815-344-3555 to schedule an appointment woodstockpubliclibrary.org
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
JOB SEARCH WORKSHOP
Dorr Township Office 1039 Lake Ave. 7 p.m. mchenrycountyhorseclub.com
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 6 to 7 p.m. 815-338-0542 woodstockpubliclibrary.org
FOX VALLEY ROCKETEERS MEETING Woodstock North High School 3000 Raffel Road, Room D187 7:30 p.m. 815-337-9068 foxvalleyrocketeers.org
27 THURSDAY BLOOD DRIVE
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 4 to 7:30 p.m. Sign up at heartlandbc.org or call 815-338-0542 Walk-ins welcome woodstockpubliclibrary.org
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Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. Call 815-344-3555 to schedule an appointment woodstockpubliclibrary.org
MARCH
FREE TAX HELP FOR SENIORS
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. Call 815-344-3555 to schedule an appointment woodstockpubliclibrary.org
Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. 1 p.m. For senior citizens bvidales@woodstockil.gov 815-338-4363
4 WEDNESDAY WOLF OAK WOODS WORKDAY
1 SUNDAY
MONTHLY DRUM CIRCLE Culture, Arts & Music 1039 Wanda Lane 3 to 4 p.m. $10 suggested donation RSVP encouraged, 815-575-8587
Resurrection Catholic Church
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COFFEE AT THE CAFÉ
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SPOUSAL CAREGIVER
Independence Health & Therapy 2028 N. Seminary Ave. 10:30 a.m. to noon 815-338-3590
MCHENRY COUNTY HORSE CLUB MEETING
SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUP
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8930 Route 120 9 a.m. to noon conservmc.org
SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUP Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 6 to 7 p.m. 815-338-0542 woodstockpubliclibrary.org
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We welcome all to join us at our Mass times: Saturday at 5:00 pm & Sunday at 8:00 am and 10:30 am.
We, the members of the Resurrection Catholic Church, are a prayerful, loving community formed by the Holy Spirit, striving to be a sign of the Gospel values of Jesus Christ: justice, truth and love.
MUSIC
Potts and Pans Steelband March 8, 3 p.m. Culture, Arts and Music 1039 Wanda Lane $10, free for children younger than 6 pottsandpans.com
THE CORNER BOYS Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. $15 offsquaremusic.org
ORIGINAL OPEN MIC Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. $5 donation offsquaremusic.org 815-338-5164
THE WAY DOWN WANDERERS
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Feb. 21, 8 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. $5 donation jazzonthesquare.com
MISSISSIPPI HEAT WITH LURRIE BELL
FIRST SATURDAY MUSIC
THE STAGE LEFTOVERS Feb. 26, 7 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. woodstockoperahouse.com
McHenry County Fairgrounds Building D March 7, 9 a.m. Northwest Highway, 11 a.m. Big Fish woodstockfarmersmarket.org
March 7, 7 p.m. Unity Spiritual Center of Woodstock 225 W. Calhoun St. $3 donation offsquaremusic.org
A TRIBUTE TO CAROLE KING AND JAMES TAYLOR March 14, 8 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. $18 847-507-1352
LECTURE
CREATIVE LIVING: Mary Zimmerman - Staging the Impossible: Visual Metaphor in Adaptation
THEATER
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‘TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD’ - OSCAR FILM SERIES Feb. 20, 7 p.m. Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. $7 woodstockoperahouse.com
‘GISELLE’ BOLSHOI BALLET CINEMA BROADCAST
Feb. 23, 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
‘GONE WITH THE WIND’ OSCAR FILM SERIES March 12, 7 p.m.
Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. $7 woodstockoperahouse.com
March 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 8 p.m. March 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 2 p.m. Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. $29 A seating, $26 B seating; students and seniors, $27 A, $24 B Presented by Theatre 121 woodstockoperahouse.com
‘ANNIE’
March 13, 14, 7 p.m.; March 15, 2 p.m. Marian Central Catholic High School 1001 McHenry Ave. $5 students and seniors, $10 adults 815-338-42209
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SPOKEN WORD CAFÉ March 21, 7 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St.
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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 Nicky Ray Herrig Case No. 20MR000070 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Nicky Ray Herrig to the new name of: Nick Ray Herrig The court date will be held on April 21, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at 2200 N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock, McHenry County in Courtroom # 201. Dated at Woodstock, IL, December 22, 2019 /s/Nicky Ray Herrig (Published in The Woodstock Independent February 5, 2020, February 12, 2020, February 19, 2020)L10979
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on JANUARY 15, 2020 An Assumed Name Business Certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk in McHenry County, IL under the following business name and address, and setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting business known as: IRON HORSE ANTIQUES located at 6705 CONNECTICUT TRAIL CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60012. Owner Name & Address: JAMES T MCARDLE AND DEBORAH J MCARDLE 6705 CONNECTICUT TRAIL CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60012. Dated: JANUARY 15, 2020 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent February 5, 2020, February 12, 2020, February 19, 2020)L10980
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on JANUARY 29, 2020 An Assumed Name Business Certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk in McHenry County, IL under the following business name and address, and setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting business known as: AWA REPS located at 12172 SOUTH RT 47, STE 106, HUNTLEY IL 60142. Owner Name & Address: AUSTIN C WENDT 11641 BARBERRY LN., HUNTLEY IL 60142. Dated: JANUARY 29, 2020 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent February 5, 2020, February 12, 2020, February 19, 2020)L10984
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on JANUARY 30, 2020 An Assumed Name Business Certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk in McHenry County, IL under the following business name and address, and setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting business known as: JOHNSON JASPER located at 1830 CROFTON DRIVE ALGONQUIN, IL 60102. Owner Name & Address: LARRY L. JOHNSON 1830 CROFTON DRIVE ALGONQUIN, IL 60102. Dated: JANUARY 30, 2020 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk)
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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY-IN PROBATE Case No. 19PR000035 In the Matter of the Estate of SHIRLEY E. MATOUSH Deceased CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of SHIRLEY E. MATOUSH Of: WOODSTOCK, IL Letters of office were issued on: 1/28/2020 to: Representative: BABETTE ELLEN STEVENS 2511 MUSTANG TRL WOODSTOCK, IL 600989 whose attorney is: WOLF, DAVID J. LAW OFFICE OF 244 N THROOP ST. STE 100 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 February 5, 2020, February 12, 2020, February 19, 2020)L10986
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22nd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS THE OAKS OF PRAIRIE POINT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff vs. THE ESTATE OF ANTHONY F. KALVA, UNKNOWN HEIRS & LEGATEES OF ANTHONY KALVA and UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS, Defendants. NO. 19 LM 694 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, ESTATE OF ANTHONY F. KALVA and ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ANTHONY F. KALVA, defendants in the above-entitled case, that the above-entitled Forcible Entry and Detainer action was filed on December 3, 2019 and is now pending. 1. The names of all Plaintiffs and the Case Number are identified above. 2. The Court in which said action was brought is identified above. 3. The name of the titleholder of record is ANTHONY F. KALVA. 4. A legal description of the real estate sufficient to identify it with reasonable certainty is as follows: PARCEL ONE: UNIT NUMBER 13821D IN THE OAKS OF PRAIRIE POINT CONDOMINIUMS AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “C” TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 2003R160893, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTATE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS
IDENTIFIED BY PERMANENT INDEX NO. 19-21-179-036 5. A common address of the real estate is as follows: 1382 Cunat Ct., #1D, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156 NOW, THEREFORE, unless you, ESTATE OF ANTHONY F. KALVA and ALL UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ANTHONY F. KALVA, Defendants, file your written Appearance in this action with the McHenry County Circuit Clerk, by the 6th day of March, 2020, a judgement by default may be entered against you in accordance with the prayer of the Complaint. Dated: 1/22/2020 /s/ Katherine M. Keefe, Clerk of Court PAUL A KRIEG Attorney No. 06194523 PAUL A. KRIEG, LTD Attorney for Plaintiff 226 W. Judd Street Woodstock, IL 60098 (815) 338-4909 kandw215@sbcglobal.net (Published in The Woodstock Independent February 12, 2020, February 19, 2020)L10987
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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 3/3/2020 at 9:30 am. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Rena Guerra Unit #701; Paul Heilman Unit #518; Melinda Chapman Unit #704. 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 February 12, 2020, February 19, 2020)L10988
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on FEBRUARY 4, 2020 An Assumed Name Business Certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk in McHenry County, IL under the following business name and address, and setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting business known as: UNITED STATES GUNFIRE DETECTION located at 246 LINCOLNSHIRE DRIVE, CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014. Owner Name & Address: MICHAEL PHILPOT 246 LINCOLNSHIRE DRIVE, CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014. Dated: FEBRUARY 4, 2020 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent February 12, 2020, February 19, 2020)L10989
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on FEBRUARY 6, 2020 An Assumed Name Business Certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk in McHenry County, IL under the following business name and address, and setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting business known as: VIA Swimwear located at 4005 Springlake Ct Lake in the Hills, IL 60156. Owner Name & Address: Emily Mueller 4005 Springlake Ct Lake in the Hills, IL 60156. Dated: FEBRUARY 6, 2020
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY- SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, MC HENRY COUNTY, 2200 NORTH SEMINARY AVENUE, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS Estate Of Linda Czok, Deceased. Case no. 20-P-09 Notice is given to creditors of the death of the above named decedent. Letters of office were issued to Nicole Czok, 324 Berkshire Ter., Roselle, IL 60172, as Independent Executor, whose attorney of record is Frank E. Stepnowski, 1515 N. Harlem Ave suite 205-2, Oak Park, IL 60302. The estate will be administered without court supervision, unless under section 5/28-4 of the Probate Act (755 ILCS 5/284) any interested person terminates independent administration at any time by mailing or delivering a petition to terminate to the clerk. Within 42 days after the effective date of the original order of admission you may file a petition with the court to require proof of the will by testimony of the witnesses to the will in open court or other evidence, as provided in section 5/6-21 of the Probate Act of 1975 (755 ILCS 5/6-21). Claims against the estate may be filed with the clerk or with the representative, or both, on or before August 12, 2020, or, if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by section 5/18-3 of the Probate Act, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within 10 days after it has been filed. E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit http://efile. illinoiscourts. gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts. gov/FAQ/ gethelp.asp. Frank E. Stepnowski, 1515 N. Harlem Ave suite 205-2, Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 848-3662 (Published in The Woodstock Independent February 12, 2020, February 19, 2020)L10991
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on FEBRUARY 10, 2020 An Assumed Name Business Certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk in McHenry County, IL under the following business name and address, and setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting business known as: CANNABINS located at 8702 OAKWOOD DR. VILLAGE OF LAKEWOOD IL 60014. Owner Name & Address: MARK KLEINKE 8702 OAKWOOD DR. VILLAGE OF LAKEWOOD IL 60014. Dated: FEBRUARY 10, 2020 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent February 19, 2020)L10992
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on FEBRUARY 10, 2020 An Assumed Name Business Certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk in McHenry County, IL under the following business name and address, and setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting business known as: EL CHIDO STREET TACOS located at 5484 MCKENZIE DR, LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156. Owner Name & Address: HECTOR SANCHEZ 5484 MCKENZIE DR, LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156. Dated: FEBRUARY 10, 2020 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent February 19, 2020)L10993
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on FEBRUARY 12, 2020 An Assumed Name Business Certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk in McHenry County, IL under the following business name and address, and setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting business known as: ATLAS HEATING AND COOLING located at 5214 S STATE ROUTE 31, CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60012. Owner Name & Address: JOSE AMARO SALGADO 5214 S STATE ROUTE 31, CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60012. Dated: FEBRUARY 12, 2020 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent February 19, 2020)L10994
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on FEBRUARY 12, 2020 An Assumed Name Business Certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk in McHenry County, IL under the following business name and address, and setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting business known as: WONDER LAKE AUTO SALES located at 7312 HANCOCK DR., WONDER LAKE IL 60097. Owner Name & Address: RUBEN RAMIREZ CORTES 18192 W TWIN LAKES BLVD., GRAYSLAKE IL 60030 and JOSE L LIMON 231 AMBRIA DR., MUNDELEIN IL 60060. Dated: FEBRUARY 12, 2020 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent February 19, 2020)L10995
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on FEBRUARY 12, 2020 An Assumed Name Business Certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk in McHenry County, IL under the following business name and address, and setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting business known as: FIONA CHEN CONSULTING COMPANY located at 275 STONEGATE RD SUITE M, ALGONQUIN IL 60102. Owner Name & Address: FIONA CHEN 11840 COVEY LN, HUNTLEY IL 60142. Dated: FEBRUARY 12, 2020 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent February 19, 2020)L10997
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4. WAGES OF EMPLOYEES: Project Labor Agreement (PLA) contractors required. Not less than the prevailing rate of wages as found by the Department of Labor or determined by a court on review shall be paid to all laborers, workers and mechanics performing work under this contract. Certified payroll requirements will apply. 5. REJECTION OF BIDS: The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and bidders and to waive technicalities. 6. LOCATION OF THE WORK: Project Sites: Greenwood Elementary School 4618 Greenwood Road Woodstock, Illinois 60098 Woodstock High School 501 West South Street Woodstock, Illinois 60098
Northwood Middle School 2121 North Seminary Avenue Woodstock, Illinois 60098
Mary Endres Elementary School 2181 North Seminary Avenue Woodstock, Illinois 60098
Olson Elementary School 720 West Judd Street Woodstock, Illinois 60098
Westwood Elementary School 14124 West South Street Woodsdtock, Illinois 60098
Clay Academy 112 Grove Street Woodstock, Illinois 60098 7. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This project includes: Site improvements and exterior concrete work at the locations noted above. 8. BID SECURITY: Bid security in the form of a Bid Bond or Certified Check for ten percent (10%) of the base bid made payable to the Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 shall accompany the bid. 9. OWNER: Woodstock Community Unit School District 200, 2990 Raffel Road, Woodstock, IL 60098. 10. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE: Construction is to begin on or after June 1, 2020, substantial completion by July 31, 2020 with final completion by August 7, 2020. Substantial Completion is defined as all improvements except restoration. Final completion is defined as restoration and punchlist items. 11. PREBID MEETING: Prebid meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on February 27, 2020 at Northwood Middle School, 2121 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098. (Published in The Woodstock Independent February 19, 2020)L10996
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By Sandy Kucharski
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The waves settled after the end-ofseason swim meet Feb. 16 to reveal that many Woodstock Dolphins swim team participants had received regional and state cuts. The Dolphins swim team hosted the meet at Woodstock North High School that involved six other teams, including CATS Aquatics from Vernon Hills, Byron Tiger Sharks, Dundee Dolphins, Elgin Cyclones, Lifetime Swim Team, and McHenry Marlins. Dolphin swimmers who received regional and state* cuts so far this season include: Andrea Avila, 50 free, 100 free, 100 back, 100 fly; Ryan Batjes, 50 free, 100 free, 200 free, 500 free, 1500 free, 1650 free, 100 breast, 200 breast, 100 fly, 400 IM; Connor Chan, 100 breast; Gunner Dunnett, 50 free, 100 free, 200 free, and 100 breast; Kameron Fadden, 50 free, 200 free, 100 breast, 100 fly; Ben Fejer, 100 breast; Haley Halsall, 50 free, 100 free, 200 free, 500 free, 1000 free*, 1650 free*, 100 back, 200 back, 100 fly*, 200 fly*, 400 IM*; Isabelle Halsall, 200 free, 500 free, 1650 free, 200 back, 400 IM; Jack Harper, 100 fly, 200 fly; Tessa Jones 50 free, 100 free, 200 free, 500 free*, 1000 free*, 1650 free*, 100 back, 200 back, 100 breast*, 100 fly, 200 fly, 200 IM, 400 IM; Addison
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It was not only his career best time, but the second best indoor 5,000-meter time in the history of Utah State University. Woodstock graduate Luke Beattie traveled to Seattle, Wash., to compete in the Husky Classic hosted by the University of Washington. Beattie finished the race in 14 minutes, 4.21 seconds. He was second in the third heat of the Dan Chamness race. His previThe College ous indoor best in the event was Report 14:08.78. Beattie is also in the top three outdoor times in Utah State history in the 5,000-meter run (14:08.28) as well as the longest outdoor track race, the 10,000-meter run (29:00.82). The USU senior competed at Washington on his own as no other Utah State track athlete competed in Seattle. Will Maidment (Woodstock), a Valparaiso University track athlete, recorded a career-best high jump of 1.93 meters at the Windy City Rumble, which was hosted by the University of Chicago. He and Wheaton College’s Don Crowder tied for first. The meet was held at Henry Crown Field House. Valparaiso University took third as a team, scoring 112 points. Chicago won the team title with 156 points. Jarod Baker (Woodstock) did double duty at the Red Hawk Invitational, which was hosted by Ripon College. Individually, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville athlete was seventh in the 800-meter run, running 2:02.40. He was also a member of the Pioneer 1,600-meter relay, which finished fourth in 3:37.37. He helped Wisconsin-Platteville take first as a team with 214.6 points. St. Norbert College took second with 124.6 points.
Dolphins hot at end-of-season meet
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Woodstock Dolphin swimmer Paige Montanye takes a breath in the girls 9 to 10 50-yard breaststroke race Feb. 16 at the Woodstock North High School pool. Liput, 400 IM; Melissa Nava, 50 free, 100 free, 200 free, 100 back, 200 back, 100 breast, 100 fly, 200 IM*, 400 IM*; Hunter Pearson, 100 back, 100 breast; Alexander Sadowski, 50 free, 100 free, 200 free, 500 free, 50 back, 100 back, 50 breast*, 100 breast*, 200 breast, 50 fly, 200 IM; and Claudia Zych, 50 free, 50 back. Regionals will be held Friday to Sunday, Feb. 28 to March 1, at Barrington High School. The high school boys will finish their season and rejoin the Dolphins at regionals. Haley Halsall and Tessa Jones will go on to Senior State
Brayden Sobczak competes in the boys 12 and under 100-yard freestyle Feb. 16.
March 5 to 8 at the UIC Natatorium. Alex Sadowski will attend Age Group State March 12 to 15 in Elkhart, Ind. Halsall, Jones, and Melissa Nava will compete in the Central Zones Speedo Sectionals March 12 to 15.
About the Dolphins
Woodstock Dolphins Registration Director Janell Harper reported that 84 swimmers had registered for the winter indoor season. Swimmers included boys and girls competing in age division from 8-year-olds and under to 15-and-over. Swimmers come from various communities, with 60 percent from the Woodstock School District 200 area. Various levels practice every weekday and some Saturdays at the Woodstock North pool. The levels are based on experience and include Blue (beginner), Bronze (early intermediate), Silver (advanced intermediate), and Gold (advanced). Once students are out of school for the summer, Dolphin swimmers will practice mornings at the Woodstock Water Works pool. During the winter season, the Dolphins swim only in USA-sanctioned meets held on weekends, usually two a month. The summer season continues with USA-sanctioned meets and also North Central Illinois Swim Conference meets held on Tuesday Please see DOLPHINS, Page 38
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Sportsmanship is key for cheerleading teams By Sandy Kucharski
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Cheer squads are familiar staples at football and basketball games, and they enjoy brief opportunities to take center stage during halftime performances and competitions. But one of the most valuable benefits for participants is developing good sportsmanship. Karleea Batdorff, head cheerleading coach for Woodstock High School, said her goal during the season was to build the program and teach skills, the most important of which is good sportsmanship. “There is not one person on the team that is disrespectful, has a bad attitude, or doesn’t work hard, ...” she said. “This is rare when you have a group of teens who see each other so often for such a long season.” The Blue Streaks have a team of 13 cheerleaders this year, the majority of whom came to the team with no previous competitive experience. Batdorff said veteran team members had stepped up to help teach their teammates. “I truly appreciate them all for having good sportsmanship toward each other and us coaches,” she said.
Cheering for themselves
In addition to the home-game cheer schedule, the IHSA allows teams to participate in up to six competitions. Bad weather in early January forced the cancellation of a cheer competition that was to be hosted by Woodstock North, but the teams continue to practice competition routines, working around basketball schedules. “The cheerleaders love competing,” Batdorff said. “Practices may be stressful at times, but the bonding we share at comps is a lot of fun for all of us.” A typical competition routine lasts about two minutes, 30 seconds, during which the team must exhibit a cheer, jumps, tumbling, stunting, and dance. Each category is divided into levels as teams strive for the highest possible level while maintaining accuracy and safety. Judges score on level of difficulty and execution. “The execution score has been helping us this season,” Batdorff said. “For example, a team can hit a high level stunt but not execute it well, and we may hit a stunt that is lower but have high execution scores.” Good execution has helped the Streaks’ cheerleaders to a first- and
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Blue Streak cheerleaders perform during halftime of the Woodstock High School basketball game Jan. 24. third-place finish in competitions this season. “We really are a family this year,” Batdorff said. “They work hard, have fun, and it shows when they perform.”
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Thunder cheerleaders interact with the crowd and cheer their team on to a victory at a Woodstock North High School home basketball game Jan. 24.
On the North side
Kelly McAdow, head cheerleading coach for Woodstock North, is a strong believer in the importance of teamwork as well. “Nobody is ever more important than another on our team,” she said, adding that grades are also key. Fielding an all-girl squad this year, the Thunder competitive team has members representing each grade level. The girls have been working on the competitive routine – designed for eight athletes – since last summer. While reinforcing the importance of teamwork, McAdow offered a shoutout for key members of the squad. “Our senior captain Lillyannie Rodriguez is a positive influence … integral in our stunts while advancing her tumbling over her four years here,” McAdow said, “which helped get our team to have a majority in the next higher level of the tumbling category.” She also applauded newcomers Jordyn Leonard, Haylie Gibata, Rachel Fadahunsi, and Teagan Devaul for stepping up their tumbling, helping the team to advance in levels.
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GIRLS BASKETBALL ■ Feb. 10 Woodstock lost to Sycamore 49-23. ■ Feb. 12 Marian Central beat Somonauk co-op 47-33. ■ Feb. 14 Marian Central defeated Marengo 48-40 in the class 2A regional game.
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Woodstock North’s Cole Brey is at the line Feb. 11 when the Thunder defeated Harvest Christian 71-53. Brey led scoring with 20 points. Belvidere 61-48. ■ Feb. 14 Marian Central lost to Joliet Catholic 74-66. ■ Feb. 11 Woodstock North defeated Harvest Christian 71-53. ■ Feb. 12 Woodstock North lost to Ridgewood 61-44. ■ Feb. 14 Woodstock North beat Harvard 64-56. ■ Feb. 14 Woodstock lost to Richmond-Burton 41-40.
The resignation of Woodstock North High School Athletic Director Brady Stromquist, effective June 30, was accepted at the Feb. 11 meeting of the Woodstock School District 200 Board of Education. He has been in Woodstock for five years. Hired by District 200 in July 2015, Stromquist was previously athletic director at Sherrard Community Unit School District from 1998 to 2015. Watching teams and athletes take the next step and have success at the conference level and the IHSA level has been one of the highlights of his time at WNHS. “It’s been a lot of fun watching our teams compete, setting new standards for the athletes that will follow them,” Stromquist said. Working with coaches to try to build something sustainable has been a goal, he said, and he has seen a lot of progress in that direction. Stromquist said some standout athletic memories include watching the volleyball team win back-toback regional championships, seeing the boys basketball team win its first
regional, and bringing home the boys track sectional championship. “Every program has had some great moments in the last five years,”he said. “It says a lot about how hard the coaches and athletes have worked. They have changed a lot of beliefs and expectations for our athletes.” Stromquist is leaving to be an assis- Brady Stromquist tant principal at the 2017 homeat Monmouth coming parade. Roseville High School, Monmouth. “The last five years here at North have been great,” he said. “I really have worked with some great people, who I will miss.” He expressed his appreciation for his staff and all the people who have helped him through the years, including his wife for accompanying him on this journey. “This move is all about family and getting back closer to them,” he said.
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BOYS SWIMMING ■ Feb. 15 Woodstock co-op placed third at the Fox Valley Conference invite.
BOYS BASKETBALL ■ Feb. 10 Marian Central beat
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Jeni Crain (Woodstock), an Augustana women’s basketball player, scored seven points, but it was not enough to power the Augustana Vikings beyond Illinois Wesleyan. In Augustana’s 56-54 loss to North Central College, Crain had six points and two assists. She started both games, playing 17 minutes against IWU and 12 minutes against NCC. Augustana is 11-12 overall and 6-8 in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin. Dan Chamness writes The College Report for The Independent.
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GIRLS BOWLING ■ Feb. 15 Woodstock co-op finished 12th at the IHSA sectional tournament.
Baptist University 76-60. The Cary resident drained six-of-nine from the field and five-of-six from the charity stripe. He had one 3-pointer. In his 35 minutes of court time, the starter also had a team-leading five assists and three rebounds. He was one of four Lewis Flyers in double figures. In Lewis’ 74-57 win over Maryville University, Pischke had eight points, a team-leading 10 assists, and three rebounds. The starting player played 37 minutes. Lewis is 12-11 overall and 7-8 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.
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Ryan DiPietro (Marian Central Catholic), a Benedictine University sprinter, helped the BU Eagle 1,600meter relay team take seventh at the North Central College Invitational, which was held at the Al B. Carius Track at the NCC Res-Rec Center. The Benedictine foursome finished in 3:32.70. Individually, he was 11th in the 60-meter hurdles, finishing in :09.53. Benedictine took fifth with 56 points. North Central won the team
title with 143 points. Mason Hurless (Woodstock), an Augustana College freshman, finished 33rd in the mile run at the Keck Division III Select, which was hosted by Illinois Wesleyan University and held at the Shirk Center in Bloomington. Hurless finished in 5:02.78. Augustana took sixth with 41 points. Washington University won the team title with 105 points. MEN’S BASKETBALL Adam Pischke (Marian Central Catholic) poured in 18 points to help Lewis University down Southwest
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nights. Other teams in the conference are Huntley Stingrays, DeKalb YMCA, Rock Valley YMCA, Cary Barricudas, Algonquin Trails, Geneva River Rats, McGuire Aquatics (Rockford), and Oswego Otters.
Winter wrap-up
“We feel the season went really well,” Harper said. “Our team has not only grown in numbers but in spirit. We have swimmers who have improved and moved up levels within the season.” She said coach Sharon Lesniak and her team of coaches brought out the best and encouraged them to do their best. Harper is a parent with a Dolphin swimmer. “I really love the community of the swimming world,” she said. “No matter where we are, what team we are on, we still come together for meets and cheer for each other. “We know that, while we might be racing against each other for club one week, we might be teammates the next for our school team.”
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Charlotte Cynor swims for the Woodstock Dolphins in the girls 11-12 100-yard backstroke.
Splash into summer
The summer season will begin April 13 with a Try-It week. The cost is $25, but the Dolphins will rebate $20 of it if the child joins the team. Coaches are exploring the idea of offering lessons and clinics during the break, and they also have a mid-season option for swimmers who participate in spring sports. This season will start May 11. The summer season will feature NCISC dual meets on Tuesdays and ISI-sanctioned meets with opportunities for recreational and competitive swimmers. Plans are also underway to bring back the Woodstock Relays. For information, visit Woodstockdolphins.com.
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Marian Central’s Ben Moscinski shoots over two Hilltoppers Feb. 14. The Hurricanes fell to conference rivals Joliet Catholic 74-66.
Woodstock co-op swimmer Nick Phillips reacts to winning the 50-yard freestyle Feb. 15 at the Fox Valley Conference meet.
Co-op swimmers share MVP honors The Woodstock co-op swim team finished third in the Fox Valley Conference meet it hosted Feb. 15 at Woodstock North High School. The CaryGrove co-op was first and Huntley second. Nick Phillips and Quinn Cynor shared the title of Most Valuable Swimmer, each winning two individual events. Cynor won the 200 IM (1:51.95) and 100 back (49.90). Phillips won the 50 free (22.04) and 100 free (47.80). They were also on the winning 200 medley relay (1:38.35), with Gunner Dunnett and Aidan Teuber.
Quinn Cynor sports a first-place medal after winning the 200-yard IM.
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