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Want vaccine? Get in line

Seniors can enroll, but county still vaccinating priority 1A group By Larry Lough

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SCHOOLS

Honor Society students do ‘amazing things’ as projects PAGE 9

A&E

Woodstock North High School will be one of two primary points of distribution for vaccinating McHenry County educators against COVID-19. But the sluggish rate of local vaccinations means it will be at least the third or fourth week of February

– depending on availability – before teachers and many others in Phase 1B begin to receive the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. More than 25,000 people 65 and older had registered for the vaccine by the middle of last week, the McHenry County Department of Health reported, and that number was expected to grow substantially before

they actually get the first of two shots in the inoculation. The county has more than 44,000 residents in that age group, health officials said. The county department was using Jewel/Osco pharmacies in Huntley to schedule 1B vaccinations, and both Mercy and Northwestern hospital systems have begun to vaccinate seniors. See VACCINE, Page 2

GROUNDHOG GROUPIES

Clayworkers Guild extends annual sale in Old Courthouse PAGE 11

BUSINESS

Downtown boutique closes its storefront on the Square

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Huntley residents Niki White and Paige Schlotman pose for a selfie with Woodstock WIllie during Friday’s Awakening of the Groundhog to kick off the Groundhog Days festival. Stories and photos start on Page 15.

Not all return to D-200 classrooms By Larry Lough

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About 40 percent of students in Woodstock School District 200 were expected to continue remote learning from home as in-class instruction resumed this week for the first time since March. Superintendent Mike Moan said a survey of parents indicated about

60 percent would have their children in the hybrid learning program that divides their days or weeks between inschool classes and remote learning. Moan said the faculty and staff had worked hard to prepare for in-school classes, which the Board of Education decided in mid-January would begin Feb. 1 after guidance by local health officials had “evolved.” “I feel incredibly good about what’s

going to happen Monday,” Moan told the board at its meeting last week. “... I feel incredibly confident in the staff and the job they’re going to do on Monday; I really do.” D-200 students have not been in school buildings since COVID-19 concerns surfaced in March. They continued remote learning from home when this school year started Aug. 17. See SCHOOLS, Page 3

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VACCINE

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But those are now by invitation only for people enrolled with the health department or established patients of the hospitals. Phase 1B includes seniors in addition to educators and first responders, including police and fire departments, and grocery store workers, among others. But with a limited supply of the vaccines, health officials reported they still had to finish vaccinating everyone in Phase 1A who wants the shots. That group includes front-line medical workers and residents of long-term care facilities. In a news release, the county’s public health administrator, Melissa Adamson, said the second round of 1A vaccinations “should be nearly complete” this week. The health department announced earlier it would prioritize its Phase 1B initial doses and work with local hospitals and pharmacies, which agreed to administer vaccines to seniors who enrolled through the county or are part of their health system. The enrollment form can be found at bit.ly/MCDHCovidVaccine.

Patience urged

The county’s plan is dependent on availability of the vaccine from state and federal sources, local health officials cautioned. “The county and MCDH would like to thank the citizens of McHenry County for their patience and understanding,” the news release said. But that patience appeared to be wearing thin as state data last week showed that, among all suburban collar counties, McHenry County had the lowest percentage of its population vaccinated at less than 1 percent. But none had reached even 2 percent. When the vaccine is available for educators, health officials said, Woodstock North and Huntley high schools are designated as the primary points of distribution, with the help of the health department’s Medical Reserve Corps, school nurses, and qualified volunteers from across the county. “Many people are interested in receiving the vaccine as soon as possible,” Adamson said in a news release, “and this helps speed along the process to get us to those next groups in line as soon as possible.” But vaccinations clinics hosted by the health department and community partners have limited appointments based on vaccine availability, Adamson conceded. Residents who receive a link to register for an appointment but are unable to find an open appointment slot because of high demand are

WEEKLY COVID-19 CASES FOR McHENRY COUNTY Report Infections 03/29 04/05 04/12 04/19 04/26 05/03 05/10 05/17 05/24 05/31 06/07 06/14 06/21 06/28 07/05 07/12 07/19 07/26 08/02 08/09 08/16 08/23 08/30 09/04 09/11 09/18 09/25 10/02 10/09 10/16 10/25 11/01 11/08 11/15 11/22 11/29 12/06 12/13 12/20 12/23 12/30 01/08 01/15 01/22 01/29

52 133 (+81) 234 (+101) 348 (+114) 503 (+155) 703 (+200) 953 (+250) 1,175 (+223) 1,407 (+232) 1,584 (+177) 1,733 (+149) 1,849 (+116) 1,911 (+62) 2,002 (+91) 2,119 (+117) 2,268 (+149) 2,470 (+202) 2,703 (+233) 2,946 (+243) 3,210 (+264) 3,396 (+186) 3.598 (+202) 3,828 (+230) 4,002 (+174) 4,199 (+197) 4,343 (+144) 4,527 (+184) 4,705 (+178) 4,992 (+288) 5,298 (+306) *6,035 (+737) 6,906 (+871) 8,170 (+1,264) 10,301 (+2,131) 11,602 (+1,301) 12,432 (+830) 15,091 (+2,659) 16,176 (+1,085) 17,310 (+1,134) 17,971 (+661) 18,850 (+879) 20,314 (+1,464) 21,270 (+956) 22,028 (+758) 22,610 (+582)

Plus 24 probable deaths

SNOWY JANUARY

Deaths

2 3 (+1) 7 (+4) 16 (+9) 28 (+12) 39 (+11) 50 (+11) 61 (+11) 69 (+8) 73 (+4) 83 (+10) 87 (+4) 90 (+3) 96 (+6) 97 (+1) 101 (+4) 106 (+5) 108 (+2) 112 (+4) 113 (+1) 113 (+0) 113 (+0) 115 (+2) 116 (+1) 116 (+0) 118 (+2) 118 (+0) 119 (+1) 119 (+0) 120 (+1) 120 (+0) 120 (+0) 120 (+0) 120 (+0) 136 (+16) 147 (+11) 163 (+16) 176 (+13) 181 (+5) 189 (+8) 191 (+2) 208 (+17) 216 (+8) 225 (+9) 235 (+10)

* Change to state metrics

urged to continue to check their email as more clinics are added when vaccine availability allows. The state is also partnering with retail pharmacies such as Walgreens and Jewel-Osco to offer COVID-19 vaccinations. Information about where and how to schedule an appointment with those pharmacies is available a coronavirus.Illinois.gov. Residents also are encouraging to look for communications from their healthcare provider’s health system about being vaccinated at their clinics. McHenry County residents who have enrolled with the health department but seek an appointment at a pharmacy or healthcare system will not be removed from the enrollment list, Adamson said.

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Dawsyn and Adley Sheahan, ages 4 and 7, enjoy some colorful snowman fun with mom Leanna Sheahan during the snowfall Saturday in Woodstock. After a mild winter season, the city was hit by two snows of 5 inches or more in the last week of January.

IN BRIEF D-200 buying more buses powered with gasoline Gasoline-fueled school buses will continue to be preferred transportation method for Woodstock School District 200. The Board of Education last week voted to spend $455,100 to buy six used 2020 model buses, marking the second year in a row the district has bought gasoline- rather than diesel-fueled vehicles. Under a delay-payment plan that will cost an additional $5,000 in lease payments, Midwest Transit Equipment will deliver the buses this month, with payment due July 15 so funds can be used from the 2021-22 budget. Six of the district’s oldest buses, which are up to 19 years old, will bring $600 apiece in trade-in value. D-200 CFO Risa Hanson told the board the gasoline-powered buses were cheaper to operate and more reliable than diesel-fueled vehicles. The board also decided to spend $19,600 to install cameras in the buses.

That expense will be paid from the current fiscal year budget.

Mitigation protocols after inmates test positive Three inmates of the McHenry County jail tested positive for COVID-19 last week, the sheriff’s office reported in a news release. The COVID-19 positive inmates, and others who might have come into contact with them, were placed on quarantine protocol, the release said. As a precautionary measure, three sections of housing units where the positive inmates were housed were also on precautionary quarantine protocol and contact tracing was being conducted. The sheriff’s Corrections Division was working with the county’s Department of Health and was following CDC recommendations, the release said. The sheriff reported several mitigation protocols were in effect to prevent the virus from spreading further into the jail’s population of about 300 inmates.

Robert Donald Schmidt, 78

SCHOOLS

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School personnel began preparing families last week by sending daily emails reminding parents to check their children for symptoms of illness before sending them to school. The message: If you’re sick, stay home. The reminders will continue, Moan said. Classes were called off Friday to allow the staff to prepare for this week. Marian Central Catholic High School, which had been back in class for two weeks, is now using remote learning until Feb. 16 after office staff members tested positive for COVID-19.

‘Short-sighted, reckless’

When D-200 board members voted unanimously Jan. 12 to send students back to their classrooms, they did so after hearing from several parents that remote learning was not effective and that the lack of social interaction was affecting the mental health of their children. At the Jan. 26 meeting, the board heard from only two parents, both of whom opposed in-school instruction for now. In an email, one mother called the decision “short-sighted and reckless.” “It seems children’s mental health is being used as an excuse to ignore that we are still in the middle of a deadly pandemic,” she wrote. A father urged the board to wait until the vaccine was widely available. “With help on the horizon,” he wrote, “we need to proceed carefully with the vaccine literally right around the corner.” But school officials said safety measures would minimize the chance of

virus transmission. Those include temperature checks each morning as students and staff enter schools, face coverings for students and teachers, social distancing in classrooms and hallways, hand washing, contact tracing in the event of a confirmed case, and regular building disinfection. “It will take a full staff and family commitment to keep our schools and community as safe as we can, and we will do whatever it takes to achieve that goal,” Moan wrote in a message to parents Jan. 14. “We continue to work with the McHenry County Health Department and are following their guidance to use both the metrics along with the recommended mitigation steps updated on Dec. 18, which we have in place for a safe return to school.”

Well below building capacity

Because hybrid-learning students will be in school half-days or on alternating days – and remote learning for the balance of the school day – buildings will be far below capacities, Moan reported. For example, Woodstock North High School will have fewer than 250 students in class at any one time, and Woodstock High will have fewer than 290, the superintendent said. Each building could have about 1,800. “We’re talking about a small percentage of building capacity,” Moan said. Although one school bus route was projected to have 27 students, officials hope to keep riders to 25 or fewer to allow better spacing. “Most days we will hit it,” he said of the goal. “We’re pretty close to it everywhere.”

PUBLIC SAFETY LOG Woodstock Police Department

■ Henry Alva Jr., 49, Woodstock, was arrested Jan. 21 in the 1700 block of South Eastwood Drive on two McHenry County warrants charging failure to appear. Taken to jail. Bond $20,000 and to be set. Court date to be set. ■ Jimmy D. Phillips, 57, transient, was arrested Jan. 24 at Benton and Church streets on two McHenry County warrants charging failure to appear. Release on personal recognizance with notice to appear. Court dates Feb. 19 and 26.

Woodstock Fire/Rescue District EMS calls for Jan. 21-27: 64 Fire Runs Jan. 21

9:44 a.m. – 1200 block of Davis Road, unintentional transmission of alarm/other; engine 12:14 p.m. – 2600 block of Queen Anne Road, no incident found on arrival; engine 5:34 p.m. – 1400 block of Wheeler Street, unintentional alarm system activation, no fire; shift commander, truck, engine, ambulance Jan. 22

12:07 a.m. – 1000 block of Jewett Street, smoke scare/odor of smoke; truck 12:57 a.m. – 1200 block of Dean Street, malfunctioning sprinkler activation; shift commander, truck, engine, ambulance 11:40 a.m. – First block of North Street,

Ronald J. Thomas, 79

Ronald J. Thomas, 79, who was born in Woodstock, passed away on Jan. 19, 2021, in Largo, Fla. He is survived by his wife, family and friends. Serenity Funeral Home handled arrangements. More obituaries on Page 4

unintentional alarm system activation, no fire; shift commander, truck, engine, ambulance 3:41 p.m. – 1500 block of Seminary Avenue, smoke scare/odor of smoke; truck 10:07 p.m. – 1400 block of Commons Drive, no incident found on arrival; engine, shift commander Jan. 23

2:31 p.m. – 15000 block of St. Patrick Road, unintentional smoke detector activation, no fire; shift commander, truck, engine Jan. 24

5:58 p.m. – 900 block of Bunker Street, smoke or odor removal; engine Jan. 25

8:49 a.m. – 14100 block of West South Street, unintentional smoke detector activation, no fire; shift commander, engine 12:56 p.m. – 2200 block of Commons Drive, unintentional alarm system activation, no fire; shift commander, truck, engine, ambulance Jan. 26

1:31 a.m. – 300 block of Leah Lane, lockout; truck Jan. 27

10:52 a.m. – 1500 block of McConnell Road, unintentional transmission of alarm/other; shift commander, truck, engine, ambulance 6:24 p.m. – Thompson Road and Route 120; traffic accident with injuries; shift commander, ambulance 9:25 p.m. – 6700 block of Sands Road, Crystal Lake, canceled en route; ambulance

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Students enter Mary Endres Elementary School in Woodstock Monday morning on the first day of in-class instruction this school year.

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Robert Donald Schmidt, 78, of Woodstock, Ill., passed away peacefully to the Lord’s care on Jan. 21, 2021, born Dec. 2, 1942. He was preceded in death by his father Donald A. Schmidt (1966); his mother, Jaine B. Nichol Schmidt (2015); and a greatnephew, Benjamin Srdanovich (2015). Robert D. He has two sis- Schmidt ters, Jean Schmidt Steward (Greg) and Marilyn Schmidt Anderson; a brother, Alan Schmidt; a niece, Tamara Stewart Srdanovich (Mirko); great-niece and -nephew, Hannah and Zak; nephew, Chad Steward; and greatnieces, Jennah and Samantha Stewart. Robert moved to Elgin in 1966 and has lived in group homes in Aurora, St. Charles, and Elgin. While living in these homes, he attended a workshop program that gave him some money to inspire his work ethic.

Robert was very good in sports and played baseball, basketball, and was on the Association for Individual Development bowling team, which he excelled at. Robert also participated in the Special Olympics and has received many medals over the years. Robert loved country music and went to many concerts in his younger years. Always outgoing, he loved to talk to everyone and made friends wherever he went. His life wasn’t an easy one, but he loved his family, church and food, and had the kindest, caring heart around. He will be missed. A private burial service will be held for family in the spring. Donations may be made in Robert’s honor to the Special Olympics. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to Marilyn Anderson, 415 Becking Ave., Woodstock, IL 60098.

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OBITUARIES Billy Dean Barger, 84 Billy Dean Barger, 84, of Woodstock, Ill., passed away on Jan. 24, 2021, due to complications from dementia. He was born April 30, 1936, at home in Pope County, Illinois, to Clifford and Wilma Barger. After graduation from Galatia High School, he joined the United States Air Force and Billy Dean proudly served his Barger country at O’Hare International Airport, working on airplane hydraulics. After his enlistment, he used the veterans’ bill to attend Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Ill. He trained as a certified vocational machines instructor. After one year of teaching special education industrial arts in Murphysboro, he obtained a teaching position in Woodstock, where he taught vocational machines, drafting, woods, and welding for 34 years. He married Sharon Heuerman in 1970 after meeting at Woodstock High School as teachers. He retired in 1994 to take care of his terminally ill daughter, Betsy. Billy was an avid woodworker. He loved making wooden toys. He also made grandfather clocks, toy boxes, and dollhouses for his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Bill’s joys in life were his granddaughters, Jennifer and Katie, and his great-grandchildren, Finn, Kinzie, and Palmer. Even when suffering from dementia, he would light up when he heard their voices or saw their faces. He is survived by his wife, Sharon, of 50 years; his brother, Kenneth; two sisters, Mary Anne (Kenneth) Dennis and Brenda Lee (Ed) Baine; granddaughters, Jennifer (Zach) Miller, Katie (Jake) Homuth; greatgrandchildren, Finn Rypkema, Kinzie Miller, and Palmer Miller. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Hervie DeWane (Bud) and Lonnie Lee; and his daughter, Betsy Ann. Bill was cremated, and memorial services will be scheduled at a later date. The family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. The family wishes to thank the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District, Northwestern Medical Huntley Hospital staff, and Journey Care Barrington for the care given to their loved one. Arrangements entrusted to Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at querhammerandflagg.com.

Mary Elizabeth Haley, 96

Mary Elizabeth Haley (née Cox) passed away peacefully on Jan. 25, 2021, in

McHenry, Ill. She was born on Jan. 14, 1925, in Detroit, Mich., to Edward and Elizabeth Cox. Mary was preceded in death by her dear brother, Jack, and beloved sisters, Barbara J. (Thomas) Briceland and Ellen J. (John) Revesz. Mary taught second grade at St. Theresa’s School in Palatine for many years and was a faithful member of St. Thomas of Villanova in Palatine, Sts. Peter and Paul in Cary, and St. Mary parish in Woodstock. She volunteered at Twice Blessed Resale Shop for Miseracordia in Palatine for well over 20 years as one of the “Thursday” Ladies. After graduating from Marygrove College in Detroit, she joined Capitol Airlines and met the love of her life, Thomas J. Haley. They were married for 29 years before his death in 1979. Mary is survived by her five children, DeboMary Elizabeth rah A. (Steven E.) Haley Reick, Thomas N. Haley, Stephen P. Haley, Michael K. Haley, and Maureen E. Haley; six grandchildren, Keri M. (Josh) Francavilla, Thomas N. Karst, Matthew H. Reick, Jennifer (David) Daniel, Katie Haley, and T.J. (Jessica) Haley; 10 great-grandchildren; and her beloved nieces and nephews. Visitation was held at Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock IL 60098, on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021, from 3 until 5 p.m., with a rosary starting at 4:30 p.m. A private funeral Mass and burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield, Mich., will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations made in Mary’s name to Miseracordia Home, 6300 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, or Mercy Home for Boys and Girls in Chicago would be greatly appreciated. For more information, call the Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home at 815-338-1710 or visit the website at slmcfh.com.

Helena ‘Leni’ Ideler, 84

Helena ‘Leni’ Ideler, 94, of Woodstock, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 18, 2021, surrounded by family. She was born in Dinklage, Germany, on Feb. 3, 1926, to Bernhard and Emma Moellers. In her 20s she followed her fiancé (Albert Ideler) to the United States, where they were married several months later. Leni and Albert celebrated 65 years of marriage on Nov. 12, 2020, raising their family in Woodstock, Ill. Leni was a loving wife, mother, oma, and omama. She was a talented seamstress who shared her talents with many over the years. In addition to sewing, she loved to knit, crochet, and do amazing needlework.

Her hands were never idle; she was always creating something beautiful. She was also an avid gardener who spent many hours outside tending her vegetable garden and especially her beautiful flower gardens, which surrounded their home. She was an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Woodstock, spending many years as a Mariola club member, serving on several com- Helena ‘Leni’ mittees, and sing- Ideler wing in the church choir. After her husband retired, they enjoyed many wonderful trips around the U.S., including Alaska and Hawaii, visiting family in Germany, and spending the months of March in Arizona for 25 years. Leni’s biggest passion was her family. After raising their four children, she jumped right into the role of oma to her eight grandchildren and then omama to her 16 great-grandchildren. She loved nothing more than spending time with her ever-growing family, cooking the best meals, babysitting, providing rides to and from school, providing after-school snacks to her grandchildren and any friends they might have brought with them that day, and helping out wherever she was needed. She was adored and known as oma to all. In recent years, she was most proud of her 16 greatgrandchildren, who never failed to put a smile on her face. She loved it when her house was overflowing with little ones. Leni is survived by her husband, Albert; four children, Edgar, Rita (Ray) Caywood, Monica (Dan) Starck; and Maria (Paul) Sandall; eight grandchildren, Elizabeth (Eric) Sullivan, Amanda (Mike) Rindt, Jessica (Adam) Estrada,, Justine (Jonathan) O’Brien, Jason (Katie) Stack, Nathan Starck, Tanner Sandall, and Travis Sandall; 16 great-grandchildren, Logan, Caleb, and Bentley Sullivan, Shylee, Braelyn, and Della Rindt, Dakota and Easton Estrada, Bria, Weston, Shelby, and Chase O’Brien, Bailey and Helena Starck, and Carson and Belle Starck; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernhard and Emma Moellers, and her siblings, Hedwig, Josef, Anna, Maria, Heinz, Ewald, and Lissy. There was a short visitation at Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock, at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, followed by the funeral Mass at 1:30 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Hartland, Ill. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Journey Care (Hospice) Foundation, journeycare.org/donate. For information, contact the Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home at 815-338-1710, or visit slmcfh.com.

Laverne Lucille Shepley, 96 Laverne Lucille Shepley, 84, of Woodstock, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021. She was born March 4, 1936, in Chicago, the daughter of the late Theodore W. and Erna M. (née Limberger) Mannheim. Laverne was the loving mother of Darwin (Robbin) Shepley Jr. of Woodstock, Wendy Heaven of Crystal, Minn., Denise Evans of Lee, Mass., Hope (Joel) Amettis of Wonder Lake, Heather Tate of Oakfield, Tenn; and daughter-in-law, Regan Shepley of Crystal Lake; beloved nana to Jennifer Sheran, Laura Lindberg, Douglas Evans, Nathan Amettis, Stephen Shepley, Carly Amettis, Mark Evans, Amanda Amettis, Pamela Heaven, Desi Coen, Emily Torres, Zachary Amettis, Madison Shepley, Chase Shepley, Liberty Tate; cherished great-grandmother of 24 and one on the way; loving sister of Jill Wonsil; beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews; and former spouse of Darwin (Jan) Shepley of Montgomery, Ill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Nancy Mannheim; grandson, Julian Tate; son-inlaw, Mark Evans; and son, Aaron Shepley. Laverne loved working on her crafts–knitting, crocheting, creating beautiful needlepoint pictures, and making blankets, hats, and scarves for her family and friends. She was also a plant whisperer – Laverne Lucille anyone with ques- Shepley tions about plants consulted Laverne. She loved the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Most of all, Laverne’s family and extended family were very important to her throughout her entire life. A private memorial service will be held for her family. Donations may be made in Laverne’s memory to the American Heart Association at heart.org; JourneyCare Hospice, 405 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL 60010; Helping Paws Animal Shelter, 2500 Harding Lane, Woodstock, IL 60098; or to the charity of one’s choice. For online condolences visit davenportfamily.com or call 815-459-3411 for information.

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Opinion ‘Groundog Day’ too consistent with pandemic

Groundhog Days 2021 brought us a special coincidence – maybe even irony – amid the coronavirus pandemic. The sameness of the day-to-day routine that trapped Phil Connors on Groundhog Day in the story of “Groundhog Day” resembles the life too many of us have experienced since COVID-19 arrived in our lives last March. But this year’s festival was anything but the same community celebration that began with an invitation-only breakfast 26 years ago. After it had grown steadily over a quarter of a century, we had to try it during a pandemic. The annual observance of the 1993 movie reached a zenith last year when, with the quasiholiday falling on a weekend, tens of thousands of people from around the nation – and even overseas – descended on Woodstock like never before. Maybe it’s the contrast from those record crowds of 2020 that made this year seem so “empty,” as writer Tricia Carzoli explains in her story on Page 17. That’s not her description, but that of the many people she spoke with. Still, about 50 people showed up for the Awakening of the Groundhog that kicked off the festival Friday night. Several small groups were spotted touring the Square on Saturday, and Ortmann’s tavern had a few dozen competitors and bystanders at the festival’s bags tourney – before the snowstorm put a damper on outside activities, causing the city to launch emergency winter

» YOUR VIEW

Wanting the chance for coronavirus vaccination

Re: Vaccines for the Hearthstone elderly With the vaccines soon to be distributed, I wish to point out that a significant number of elderly people in the Hearthstone Community were not given the option to be vaccinated along with the residents and staff at the Hearthstone Village and Hearthstone Manor buildings. We were refused the opportunity to receive COVID-19 testing when those were given. We have not been given the option of testing at any time since. About 30 of us seniors live in duplexes

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Cheryl Wormley Publisher, Co-Owner

Paul Wormley Co-Owner

Woodstock, IL • 1987

Guy works one day a year and he’s a no-show. I don’t think that’s going to work.

THE EDITORIAL BOARD

Cheryl Wormley Larry Lough Sandy Kucharski Ken Farver

This is gonna happen. Oh, yes, it will.

EDITORIAL CARTOON BY JIM MANSFIELD

weather operations through Sunday evening. The good people of Woodstock – volunteers – who make this event happen continued their good work this year despite formidable obstacles, scheduling what could be scheduled at venues that could safely be used – outside. But the usual calendar of events had to be reduced considerably. Just as last year’s record number of visitors made

near the main buildings. We are mostly over 70 and boast many in their 80s and 90s. We sincerely ask and hope that we are offered the vaccinations at the same time as those in the Village and Manor buildings. Thus far we have not been notified of or given the form(s) to be completed and do not expect them. Carl and Charlotte Petersen Woodstock

No computer; how do you sign up to be vaccinated This is in reply to “Your View” in your

this year’s scaled-town festival seem “empty,” so will the 2021 Groundhog Days make future celebrations appear to be, perhaps, even bigger than they are. With a dedicated corps of organizers and other selfless citizens of our city, we are confident Groundhog Days will again be the great tourism draw it has been for more than two decades. See you next year.

paper Jan. 20. Alice Nulle wrote in “Where is her vaccine?” I’m sure if she gave $50 or ? she would get it ASAP, or if she knew someone in government she would get it. I also have been waiting for mine – 79 years old but will probably get it too late. My tombstone should read: “She waited and waited. Didn’t get it.” Maybe get on a list? What list? Where? Have no computer. Nothing. Been locked in since this first started. Only go to drive-thrus. That’s all. I only see my son. That’s all. He does my shopping. Joanne Van Dever Woodstock

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As I write Declarations Jan. 29, Woodstock Willie is still snug in his

the committee, assure its future. Paul Meyer is back on the committee, having assisted in the past with the Chili Cook-off and making the wooden groundhog cutouts that businesses decorated as a fundraiser for the D200 Education Foundation. The committee members are your friends and neighbors. Please thank them in person or write a note or two or three. I’m looking forward to Groundhog Days 2022 when the good times will roll once again.

COVID-19 vaccine

If you fall in Illinois’ 1A or 1B groups, you may have received your first or maybe even both of your COVID-19 vaccinations. More likely, you are still waiting. As of Thursday, Illinois was 47th among the 50 states in getting the first of two shots of vaccine into the arms of residents, according to the vaccine rollout tracker of the New York Times. Thus far, recipients, other than residents of nursing homes, seem to be part of major health systems. In our area, think Northwestern and Mercy. Disturbingly, word of mouth, would suggest some of our most vulnerable – folks in nursing homes – are still waiting, too. Eventually, there will be vaccine for everyone who wants the protection. For now, it’s a waiting game that requires patience and determination to deter the spread. Cheryl Wormley is publisher of The Woodstock Independent. Her email address is c.wormley@thewoodstockindependent.com.

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stump. But as you read this Feb. 3, he will have made his annual appearance and prognostication from the bandstand in the Park in the Square. This year’s Cheryl Groundhog Days Wormley was scaled way Declarations back in keeping with mitigations to prevent the continued spread of the coronavirus. Last year’s celebration was the largest of our now 27 years of festivities here in Woodstock. Still, the planning for this year probably required as many hours as the eventpacked celebration last year. Dozens of decisions had to be made – what events needed to be canceled and which ones could be held safely. Again this year, Woodstock was fortunate to have a very dedicated, organized. and fun-loving Groundhog Days Committee – made up entirely of volunteers with a shoestring budget. This year’s chairman was Rick Bellairs. I am amazed by the committee members’ tenures. Festival committee members usually come and go. It’s work to put on a multiday festival. But year after year, Groundhog Days planners continue. Two have been on the committee for more than 23 years: Pam Moorhouse and Maggie Crane. Next in seniority are Craig Krandel with 18 years; Rick, 17 years; and Doug Crane, 14 years. Sue Kazmierski’s tenure is nine years, Claire Brown’s, seven. Daniel Campbell, Melissa McMahon, and Pete and Debbie Riis, relative newcomers, having six or fewer years on

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Yay! The students in our public schools are back in their classrooms for several hours a week. Imagine their joy when walking through the front doors and making their way down the halls to their lockers and classrooms – something that hasn’t happened for 10 months. Their excitement over being with their friends is fun to envision, too. The first day of hybrid instruction was Monday for Woodstock School District 200’s two high schools, two middle schools, and six elementary schools. I am grateful to the teachers, staff, and families for working together so the students could Return to Learn – as the district has coined the effort. Our high school athletes have added reasons to celebrate as the Illinois High School Athletic Association cleared the way last week for practices and competitive events to begin again. All high school sports were suspended mid March of last year. The students, their families, teachers, and coaches will be following strict safety measures to keep everyone healthy, in school and while practicing and competing. We, the general public, are part of the plan, too. We must continue doing everything we can to prevent the spread of COVID19. Think: washing our hands, wearing masks, and leaving 6 feet between each other. That’s what we’ve been doing, and we certainly can keep it up for the good of all – especially our community’s children and youth.

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Alexandria Muschong of Woodstock was named to the president’s list for achieving a perfect 4.0 GPA during the fall 2020 semester at McKendree University in Lebanon, Ill.

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Local high school students donated their time and talents to many area charities during recent months. Each year, member of the Woodstock North High School National Society are asked to design and implement their own service projects. This year members were assigned to small groups that chose ways to serve organizations that provide essential services to the community. Each group had six to eight members who needed to find “contactless” forms of service to comply with current pandemic protocols. NHS advisers Jillian Barry and Patti Baltes guided the students in their choices. “Over the time that Patti and I have been advisers for National Honor Society, the service projects are always one of our favorite things,” Barry said. Last year, students organized a Super Bowl party at a local nursing

home “that was a lot of fun for both residents and students alike,” she said. “That was before the restrictions of a pandemic,” Barry said. “This year, other groups are working with local fire stations, elementary schools, the hospital, and nursing homes.” One group decided to create notes of encouragement and thankfulness for the clients of the Woodstock Food Pantry. Over their holiday break, students wrote and illustrated more than 300 notes they delivered to the pantry on Jan. 18. Pantry volunteers will distribute the notes, many of them in Spanish, in the coming months to client families. “Our NHS group as a whole has been doing smaller projects in conjunction with Valley Hi [Nursing Home],” Barry said. “Students created over 100 beautiful posters for the residents to hang up in their rooms around the holidays, and many members created fidget fabrics for the dementia patients.” Student officers who lead the monthly meeting on Google Meet are Kyla Grismer, president; Jackson Granat, vice president; Maggie Thomas, secretary; Milly Wollpert, treasurer; and Jason Thurow, communications/technology director. “It’s amazing to see the students step

National Honor Society members Madison Czischki, Jack Bigler, and Erin Bigler deliver handmade notes of cheer for clients of the Woodstock Food Pantry. up in terms of leadership and do some really amazing things for our community,” Barry said. “Patti and I are really proud of the leadership and commitment we have seen from our students this year.”

Several local students earn degrees at NIU More than a dozen Woodstock-area residents were among 1,300 students who received degrees from Northern Illinois University in December. They were: Wonder Lake – Meghan Johnson, Bachelor of Science in human development and family sciences; Steven Kroll, Bachelor of Science in psychology; Allison Marshall, Bachelor of Science in accountancy; Alyssa Salcedo, Bachelor of Science in nursing; and Joseph Summers, Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering technology Woodstock – Ana Andrade, Master of Arts in teaching in elementary education; Joseph Baroni, Bachelor of Science in mathematics; Nicole Blackman, Master of Science in education in clinical mental health counseling; Linda Bolanos, Bachelor of Science in accountancy; Alexa Dechant, Bachelor of Science in education, special education-learning behavior specialist; Ivan Figueroa-Ramirez, Bachelor of Science in economics; Mariana Kostova, Bachelor of Arts in English; Amy Peralta, Master of Public Health in public health, health services management; and Daniel Shook, Bachelor of Science in sport management

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Grace Huelsman of Woodstock has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2020 semester at Central College in Pella, Iowa. The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded credit hours for the semester.

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Among the proposed uses for the 1857 Old Courthouse is an artsfocused community center that the Woodstock Public Library would manage. That is one of four plans the city is working with as it remodels and renovates the downtown building and the attached Sheriff’s House (1887) for civic and commercial uses. Library Director Nick Weber has said the concept could include space for art exhibits, an artists’ studio, retail

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Susan Clough is among the artists whose works are being displayed during the Clayworkers’ Guild of Illinois art show underway at the Old Courthouse. The guild plans to use space on the first floor through the summer. Robert Blue and Susan Blue Galloway pottery (below) also is on display at the Old Courthouse. space to sell artists’ works, and meeting rooms. He proposed that as an expansion of the mission of the library, which doesn’t have space at 414 W. Judd St. to accommodate the art component. The space on the south side of the first floor of the Old Courthouse has been leased by the Northwest Area Arts Council for its Old Courthouse Arts Center, but the council notified the city last summer that it would be leaving that space at the end of the year. The Clayworkers’ Guild has always subleased space for its show, according to City Planner Darrell Moore. “Upon hearing that there was interest from the Guild to stay on longer, and that the Northwest Area Arts Council also wanted to continue with a new concept for the art gallery, the city restructured the lease agreement with NAAC making it possible for the Guild to stay on,” Moore reported. Moore said the lease agreement would allow the Arts Council – and, in turn, the guild – to continue using the building until the beginning of September, which is the soonest the city expects interior renovation to begin on the building. At this point, plans

for the two buildings also include an expanded Public House restaurant, which now occupies the ground floor of the Old Courthouse; a new restaurant for Ethereal Café; and a Milk House ice cream shop.

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A chalkboard sign beckons visitors to the Clayworkers’ Guild show in the Old Courthouse.

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While the long-term use of the Old Courthouse for the arts and artists is uncertain, short-term use is assured. The Clayworkers’ Guild of Illinois, which has annually hosted a year-end art show in the historic building on the Square, has extended this season’s exhibit, opening for special hours during the just-concluded Groundhog Days festival. And according to the guild’s president, Anne Marie Whitmore Linzini of Woodstock, plans are to expand hours starting in May with the return of the Woodstock Farmers Market to the Square on Tuesday and Saturday mornings. The market is now at its winter home in Building D of the McHenry County Fairgrounds. The guild’s annual exhibit showcases its members’ artwork in various mediums, including ceramics, jewelry, and glassware. According to a news release from Linzini, exhibiting artists besides her are Susan Clough, Susan Galloway, Tom Vician, Jonna Kivisto, Regina Lombardo, Socorro “Coco” Medina, Jill Munger, Frank Richards, Celeste Garcia-Morales, Deanne Ferguson, Patricia Vollkommer, Nancy Terranova, and Lena Wells. Galleries will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays through the end of April, when Tuesday hours will be added, opening at 8 a.m. on market days in conjunction with the farmers market. The long-term picture for the Old Courthouse is more complicated.

be aggressive with the renovations after having received approval in December for state tax credits, which were considered essential to attracting a private developer for the project. The city also plans to continue to use funds from the tax increment financing district for the restoration, along with a bond issue that tenants’ rents would help to pay off. Moore suggested the long-term involvement of the arts council in the Old Courthouse would be subject to an agreement with the Woodstock Public Library and its plans for a community center. That idea, Moore said, came from the Old Courthouse and Sheriff’s House Advisory Commission in 2019. “The original intent ... was to provide an avenue through which NAAC could continue to operate or otherwise do art programming in the Old Courthouse,” Moore’s email said. A proposal for a Woodstock Arts Commission, which the City Council created last year, was also first made by the advisory commission, Moore said. Introduction of a short-term strategy for an “Arts Development Plan” was scheduled for discussion at the Arts Commission’s meeting on Monday this week. Among agenda items for future meetings is the arts-focused community space concept for Old Courthouse.

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EmpowHer Boutique owners (from left) Ashley Klemm and Amy Henning pose with employee Ashlee McCarten at their store, at Van Buren and Johnson streets, which will close at the end of March.

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A little over two years after opening on the Woodstock Square, EmpowHer Boutique will close its location at 129 Van Buren St. on March 31. Owners Amy Henning and Ashley Klemm’s business encompassed women’s retail clothing and accessories, a full-service hair and makeup salon, and boudoir photography. Having moved the photography portion of the business to Crystal Lake’s Dole Mansion in June, Henning and Klemm will offer salon services there as well. The store’s clothing and accessories will be available to customers online. “We love Woodstock,” Henning

said, “and would love to stay here.” While Empowher Boutique’s location on the Square occupies 1,800 square feet, the Dole Mansion’s 1,000 square feet is a better fit for the pair’s reduced brick-andmortar operation. “There wasn’t a space that worked in Woodstock,” Henning said.

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The pandemic, shutdowns, and resulting change in shoppers’ habits made staying in the space next to Starbucks untenable. “People are not walking around and shopping anymore,” Henning said. As people stayed home, they got used to shopping online, Henning said. What began as a convenience became a habit. Besides the loss of regular foot traffic, the pandemic forced the cancellation of many events that brought people to the Woodstock Square – Fair Diddley, Harvest

Fest, and the Lighting of the Square among them. “The lack of events on the Square impacted us greatly,” Henning said. The store’s closing marks yet another pandemic-related retail loss for Woodstock. Since the spring, DeWane Studio, Uptown Salon, Picked Emporium, Soul Focus, and Chilly Willy’s have closed their doors. On Jan. 12, owner Suzanne Delaney announced in a Facebook post the shuttering of The Gilded Acorn on Calhoun Street. The store is having a “going out of business” sale until the end of February.

■ Residence at 1016 Harrow Gate Drive, Woodstock, was sold by M & J Real Estate LLC, Janesville, Wis., to Mark E. Thompson, Woodstock, for $295,000. ■ Residence at 119-121 Cairns Court, Woodstock, was sold by The Kristine K. Kopsell Revocable Trust, Woodstock, to Adulfo Mercado, Harvard, for $100,000. ■ Residence at 2118 N. Thompson Road, Wonder Lake, was sold by Margaret Magnine, Wonder Lake to Kurt R. VonKampen and Jennifer VonKampen, Wonder Lake, for $150,000. ■ Residence at 8805 Bull Run Trail, Woodstock, was sold by Brice D. Spreitzer, Crystal Lake, to Michael O’Malley, Woodstock, for $353,000. ■ Commercial building at 823 Lake Ave., Woodstock, was sold by Chicago Title Land Trust Company, Libertyville, to Platinum Property Partners LLC, Woodstock, for $500,000. ■ Vacant land, approximately 27 acres, at 11807 Lucas Road, Woodstock, was sold by The Bangash Family Limited Partnership, South Barrington, to Bocas Properties LLC, Schaumburg, for $225,000. ■ Residence at 429 Fremont St., Woodstock, was sold by Heather R. Graham-Lee, Woodstock, to Derek John Froehle, Woodstock, for $173,000. ■ Residence at 916 Wicker St., Woodstock, was sold by Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Atlanta, Ga., to Aleksandr Ivanov, Lake Zurich, for $65,000. ■ Residence at 2240 Preswick Lane, Woodstock, was sold by D.R. Horton, Inc. - Midwest, Vernon Hills, to Matthew R. Hauck, Woodstock, for $272,720. See REAL ESTATE, Page 14

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Empowher Boutique’s owners hope that with the repositioning and move, they can regain their footing. “We’re rebranding a little bit so we can have a future,” Henning said.

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Woodstock residents might have noticed recent activity at the former Shop Fresh Market at 330 N. Eastwood Drive. The grocery store has been vacant since its closing at the end of March 2018. Krista Coltrin, Economic Development coordinator for the city of Woodstock, confirmed that the property owner, Rick Heidner, had been through the city’s adjudication process to bring the building up to code regarding signage and basic maintenance. Coltrin said the city would reach out to Heidner to check on future plans for the property.

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In preparation for its move, Empowher Boutique is having a sale, 50 percent off on most items, until March 31. The previous tenant of that space, on the south side of the Square, was Sonshine Girl, also a women’s clothing retailer, which closed the store in the spring of 2018 after less than two years at that location. Krista Coltrin, Economic Development coordinator for the city, said the store has been “an important retailer and service business in Woodstock.” “We thank [the owners] for their civic engagement with the annual Woodstock Wedding Walk event and wish them continued success in future endeavors,” Coltrin said in a statement. “As with all vacancies, we will continue our collaborative efforts with landlords and realtors to pair them with interested commercial tenants as we look toward the eventual post-pandemic recovery of our economy.”

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Woodstock, for $200,000. ■ Residence at 1618 S. Valley Hill Road, Woodstock, was sold by Suzanne L. Dooley, Asheville, N.C., to Stephen Taylor, Woodstock, for $445,000. ■ Residence at 365 Vine St., Woodstock, was sold by Ralph D. Storck, Lostant, to Andrew Rousey, Woodstock, for $229,900. ■ Residence at 324 Dean St., Woodstock, was sold by Dean S. Lovewell, Woodstock, to Jon P. Koppari, Woodstock, for $299,000. ■ Vacant land, approximately 1 acre, on Bull Valley Drive, Woodstock, was sold by The Amy R. Weiler 2011 Revocable Trust, to Jeffrey A. Leverenz, Lakewood, for $40,000. ■ Residence at 2015 Mallard Lane, Woodstock, was sold by The Peter L. Samaras and Susan E. Samaras Trust No. 1, Hilton Head Island, S.C., to Robert K. Stevens, Woodstock, for $315,000. ■ Residence at 716 Robert Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Megan Ingold, McHenry, to Christhian Baez Espinosa, Woodstock, for $230,000. ■ Residence at 1502 Scarlett Way, Woodstock, was sold by Brian D. Sivak, Lake Geneva, Wis., to Juan D. Castaneda Vazquez, Woodstock, for $170,000. ■ Residence at 1509 Marshland Way, Bull Valley, was sold by Anne S. Wallace, Bull Valley, to Jillian Fleer, Bull Valley, for $475,000. ■ Residence at 1035 Wicker St.,

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■ Residence at 1600 Ginny Lane, Woodstock, was sold by Christopher Jaeger, Elgin, to Kelly Danielle Dahlke, Woodstock, for $235,000. ■ Residence at 1313 Chatham Lane, Woodstock, was sold by Jerome A. Wolf, Miramar Beach, Fla., to Erin L. Case, Woodstock, for $405,000. ■ Residence at 914 Wicker St., Woodstock, was sold by Robert N. and Regina E. Kamin, Woodstock, to Stephen Whitaker, Woodstock, for $145,000. ■ Residence at 8807 Burton Road, Wonder Lake, was sold by Richard E. Zabel Jr., Wonder Lake, to Brandin A. Wikman, Wonder Lake, for $180,000. ■ Residence at 610 Hickory Road, Woodstock, was sold by William J. Lock, Crystal Lake, to Ingrid Kardynalski, Woodstock, for $260,000. ■ Residence at 8700 Crystal Springs Road, Woodstock, was sold by The Eugene G. Olsen Family Limited Partnership, Marengo, to John and Cherisse Lamka, Woodstock, for $250,000. ■ Residence at 4110 Westwood Drive, Wonder Lake, was sold by Melissa M. Green-Eitel, Wonder Lake, to Cassandra Kowalski, Wonder Lake, for $191,000. ■ Residence at 539 Washington St., Woodstock, was sold by Trifecta Services Inc., McHenry, to Sharon R. Phipps,

Woodstock, was sold by The Donna M. Howard Trust, Machesney Park, to Devyn Johnson, Woodstock, for $141,000. ■ Residence at 2014 Greenview Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Jeffrey W. Skiba, Springfield, Tenn., to Brandon P. O’Connor, Woodstock, for $261,000. ■ Residence at 9903 Lucas Road, Woodstock, was sold by Devin Douglas Hall, West Dundee, to Ryan Alan Chorbagian, Woodstock, for $375,000. ■ Residence at 2850 Braeburn Way, Woodstock, was sold by Steven J. Howen, McHenry, to Damian Ortiz Flores, Woodstock, for $307,000. ■ Residence at 604 W. Donovan Ave., Woodstock, was sold by Estate of Eleanor Setser, Woodstock, to Gregory Brian Roth, Wonder Lake, for $120,000. ■ Residence at 1306 Redtail Lane, Woodstock, was sold by D.R. Horton, Inc. Midwest, Vernon Hills, to Vincent J. Westfallen, Woodstock, for $277,000. ■ Residence at 10320 Saddlebred Trail, Woodstock, was sold by Terrence L. Franklin , Fort Mill, S.C., to Christopher Zientek, Woodstock, for $375,000. ■ Residence at 2370 Applewood Lane, Woodstock, was sold by Ruhy V. Garcia, Round Rock, Texas, to Jose A. Valencia Loranca, Woodstock, for $199,900. ■ Residence at 828 Jewett St., Woodstock, was sold by Cynthia S. Tayler, Frederick, Colo., to Juan Ortiz, Woodstock, for $116,000.

■ Vacant land, approximately 5 acres, on Pleasant Valley Road, was sold by The Steven Fitzgerald 2017 Gift Trust, Venetia, Pa., to Ryan J. Gieseke, Marengo, for $51,800. ■ Residence at 3604 W. Meadow Lane, Wonder Lake, was sold by Anthony T. and Linda D. Hacker, Crystal Lake, to Jason F. Nuss, Wonder Lake, for $173,000. ■ Residence at 13907 W. South St., Woodstock, was sold by Steven G. Walters, Woodstock, to Mark and Janet Moritz, Woodstock, for $325,000. ■ Residence at 1406 Park Lane, Woodstock, was sold by The James Anthony Zoia Trust, Johnsburg, to Jeffrey John Gregg, Woodstock, for $485,000. ■ Residence at 2780 Braeburn Way, Woodstock, was sold by Christopher Zientek, Woodstock, to Patrick R. Douglas, Woodstock, for $247,000. ■ Residence at 4503 McCauley Road, Woodstock, was sold by Scott M Iovine, Miami, Fla., to Christopher and Stacie Savittieri, Woodstock, for $270,000. ■ Residence at 904 Golden Ave., Woodstock, was sold by Patrick E. Phelan, Watkinsville, Ga., to Philip M. Weidner, Woodstock, for $295,000. ■ Residence at 2007 Castleshire Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Wilbur J. Wickham Jr. and Sandra A. Wickham, Avon Park, Fla., to Dylan T. Price and Michaiah F. Price, Woodstock, for $125,000.

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Willie also piqued the interest of Paloma Vargas, market manager for San Antonio-based Quidel Corp. “I drive the flu ‘bug,’” she said. “We try to increase awareness of testing options, and currently try to educate people that they can get tested for both strains of the flu as well as COVID-19 at the same time.” Even Willie couldn’t resist being exposed to the bug – the Volkswagen Bug that is – complete with an H1N1 “germ” on top.

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Laurie Miarecki, owner of Cherry Tree Inn Bed and Breakfast, said reservations had been booked full all weekend, despite many of the rooms having been canceled and re-booked multiple times over. The inn is usually booked a year in advance. While the interior bed and breakfast scenes were actually filmed on a soundstage in Cary, the exterior of the inn is a highly recognizable fixture in the movie. With that distinguishing façade, a great location, and an inviting atmosphere, Cherry Tree Inn has become the spot to stay over GroundVER BY KEN FAR INDEPENDENT PHOTO hog Days. r technique he s ow “We separated Groundhog Days sh ron Go di Cin y. during the bags tourne into two groups this year,” Miarecki

explained. “We wanted to give everyone a sense of Groundhog Days, so we have a group that checked in on Friday and a group that will check in Sunday.” She indicated her numbers were good and that repeat customers had continued to stay there throughout this pandemic. Recognizing that Groundhog Days would look different, Miarecki chose to re-create some of the fun in the inn – including viewings of the movie and the commercial, drinks, and a dance. Since the official walking tours were canceled, her husband, George, dressed as Ned Ryerson and led a group of 10 people to all the local filming sites, ending at the Moose Lodge.

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Nick and Tammy Miserendino flew in from New Jersey to stay at Cherry Tree Inn this past weekend. “We watched the movie and really enjoyed it,” Nick said. “We went to Punxsutawny and did that. But then we did some research about the movie and found out that it was filmed in Woodstock, and we decided we wanted to make this trip happen.” The two flew in on Friday, rented a Jeep, and came to the bed and breakfast. “It is so beautiful,” Nick said. “Our

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Former Wonder Lake resident Angela Gollan was 11 when she and her father stood in snow and sleet in a line that would change the trajectory of her life. “My dad used to read the newspaper at the dining room table, and I used to pretend to read that paper Angela Gollan just like my dad,” Gollan said. “I remember that I came across a listing – maybe in The Woodstock Independent – for a casting call that weekend for [‘Groundhog Day’].” Her father, Tom, recalled it was cold. “But Angela wanted to go,” he said, “and we waited in line just to turn in her papers and a photo.” Her mother, Marylin, described a, “typical cold, dreary winter day, where there were hundreds of people standing in line trying to get a part in the film along with Angela.” Showing her perseverance, Gollan applied to be an extra and subsequently received a callback for an audition. “[The casting directors] called me into their offices,” she said, “And [screenwriter] Danny Rubin was there, and so was [director] Harold Ramis. I remember being very surprised that he was there – I was a huge ‘Ghostbusters’ fan, so I knew who he was. And they asked me to read some things for them.” Then Gollan was asked to try something different. Ramis asked her to go behind a door with Rubin, who would then push her out as she

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“OK, campers. Rise and shine!” That is what the Groundhog Days festival committee was hoping for in the center of town early Tuesday morning. In the days leading up to the big day, the committee, led by chairman Rick Bellairs, usually manages the Awakening of the Groundhog, groundhog trivia, the chili cook-off, the dinnerdance, the prognostication, walking tours, and so much more. This year, just like when Phil Connors finally reached Feb. 3, the weekend looked different – vastly different for a town used to the hustle and bustle of visitors from all over the world. Empty streets. Empty Opera House. Empty Moose Lodge. Empty was the word thrown about by regulars. But the Awakening of the Groundhog event on Friday night in front of the Opera House drew a small crowd of about 50 people who weathered the brisk evening. Many took socially distant selfies with Woodstock Willie after committee member Craig Krandel announced, “There will be no hugs with Woodstock Willie” because of the pandemic. Nonetheless, there was a

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room is comfortable and the architecture is incredible.” The couple ate at the Public House of Woodstock and drank, of course, sweet vermouth with a twist, then danced under the polka gazebo on the bandstand. “We had the entire gazebo to ourselves,” Tammie said. “It was perfect.” She said their visit to Punxsutawny was great, too. “But Woodstock is charming. It is lovely,” she said. “The Square is simply delightful. I’m so glad we did this. It kind of came full-circle this year because we used to drop off our daughter at Grove City College and pass Punxsutawny all the time. We did that, and then we made it here – where the movie was actually filmed. “You can tell why they filmed it here – it is perfect. And, our kids are happy to know their parents are doing something so crazy like this.”

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While Cherry Tree Inn seemed to be thriving this Groundhog Day, many businesses have been feeling the effects of the pandemic – all year, but especially on this usually big business weekend. The Moose Lodge 1329 is

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Fan Cheng (left) and Meng Li from North Chicago check their phone to look for the virtual tour of “Groundhog Day” filming sites around Woodstock. one of them. The lodge usually hosts the Groundhog Day dinner-dance, the chili cook-off, and the Groundhog Day breakfast. “We are hurting,” Moose Lodge 1329 Gov. Keith Dalke said. “This is usually a big weekend for us. We’ve followed all the rules – we just re-opened when

the restrictions were lifted. So this has been particularly hard.” The building plays an important role in the movie as it was home to the iconic dinner-dance scene. “People always talk about our floor,” Dalke said. “It is one thing people always come to look at.” Other local businesses were hopeful

that the weekend’s foot traffic would give them a boost and turn the empty Square into the lively place it usually is. Janice Wilcox who owns The Thoughtfulness Shop and Little Bo Peeps Shop with her husband, Craig, said they were hopeful. “We are excited to see more community members,” she explained. “This is our first Groundhog Days here on the Square, and we are just so excited to see what it is like. We can’t wait to see everyone.” Tom Tiresi, owner of Double Yolk Café, said he was opening early and using a QR code system to allow patrons to get on a wait list for dining. “We have not yet re-opened fully,” he said. “But we know people will be wanting food, and we want them to be able to enjoy a good breakfast.” Other stores added extra businesses hours throughout the weekend and were fully stocked with Groundhog Day souvenirs and hats and mittens for those who might have forgotten them for the big day. Across the board, the city had high hopes for Willie during this pandemic year – both looking for a bit of good news in hopes of an early spring and some extra foot-traffic in a largely vacant Square. In the case of empty streets, “anything different is good.”

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pinecone, and hang the feeder from a tree branch. You can also smear the mixture into the rough bark of a tree trunk, then watch titmice and chickadees enjoy the treat. I know what you are thinking: “How do I keep the squirrels away?” Here, I have a confession to make: I like squirrels; they keep me humble. I love watching them figure out how to foil every squirrel-proof feeder and device I have tried. Sometimes they work in teams. They are so smart. And agile! I’ve seen some gymnastic moves that would give Simone Biles ideas for her next amazing feat. My first suggestion is to give squirrels their own feeder, stocked with some of the things they like best: corn and peanuts. Place the squirrel feeder away from the bird feeders. It won’t keep the squirrels from poaching the birdseed, but it will divert them for a while. Then, add cayenne pepper or chili powder to the bird seed. All mammals feel the heat of cayenne, but birds do not. Over several weeks, you should see the number of squirrels visiting the bird feeders decrease,

as more of them experience the unpleasant surprise of the spicy seed. Add cayenne to your homemade peanut butter mixture to keep the squirrels and chipmunks from eating it. Did you know there is a local chapter of the Audubon Society? Yes, the McHenry County Audubon is the county’s oldest environmental organization, first started in 1961 as the McHenry County Bird Club. In 1965, it became a chapter of the Illinois Audubon Society. MCA holds a members’ meeting on the second Thursday, every other month, starting in February. Meetings are held via Zoom because of the pandemic. MCA offers a number of field trips and educational programs each year. Learn more at mchenryaudubon. org, and reach out to them via email: mcaudubon@gmail.com. (If anyone is wondering, October is National Squirrel month. That’s right, a month with 31 days for squirrels.) Lisa Haderlein is executive director of The Land Conservancy of McHenry County and writes a regular column for The Independent.

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The litany of Groundhog Days events usually runs like clockwork – year after year. The festival is on repeat, just like Phil Connors’ Feb. 2. But this year, the event is skewed toward its roots. Cheryl Wormley, publisher of The Woodstock Independent and one half of the pair who founded Groundhog Days, said she had been asked to be a chaperone for a Woodstock High School trip to Punxsutawney, Pa., in 1993 – the same year that the movie debuted. The students, WHS teacher Bill Donato, and Wormley were given a front-row seat to the activities surrounding Groundhog Day in the town that inspired the film. “There was so much going on there,” Wormley said. “So many activities, which is why when I ran into Mike Palmquist [of Knuth’s Sports and Office Outfitters] in 1994, I think we knew we should be doing something.” Wormley and Palmquist approached then-Mayor Bill Anderson and, in 1995, a simple, invitation-only breakfast was held for local business owners to commemorate Groundhog Day. That lone event was followed in 1996 by a 6 a.m. breakfast at what was then Tavern on The Square. Richard Henzel, one of the radio DJs from the film, performed lines from the movie, and an art contest, free showings of the movie at then-Woodstock Theatre, and a dinner-dance and auction were included. The next year, a live groundhog was introduced from Animal Rentals, and the now-famous groundhog costume, the first chili cook-off, and an official tour of filming sites by director Harold Ramis were added. 1998 added a celebration of Jim Pearson’s drawing of Woodstock Willie (above right), complete with the iconic sunglasses that are so recognizable. In 1999, a full prognostication took place inn the Park in the Square, and from then on, the festival would bring celebrities to town, including Stephen

Tobolowsky. who played the iconic “Needlenose” Ned Ryerson in the film; WGN’s Spike O’Dell; movie locations manager Bob Hudgins; and stuntman Rick LeFevour of Midwest Stunts Chicago. Plaques popped up throughout the city to commemorate the filming locations, setting the stage for the walking tours that would be a popular addition to the yearly weekend festivities. City workers assisted with putting out barricades with signs so people could easily locate film sites on their own or with a group. As Groundhog Days increased in popularity, more events were added. “The community really comes together and has a big party,” Wormley said. “Everyone gets ready to pitch in

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the keyboard he had there. “He played me a song – something about Angelina,” she remembered. “I’m pretty sure he was making it up on the spot, but it was funny.”

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pretended to be sad. “I did it, and they laughed and laughed and laughed,” she recalled. “And I got the part.”

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Gollan would cement herself in the cult classic’s limelight playing the role of the piano student who is shoved out the door at 348 Madison St. after Phil Connors offers the teacher $1,000 to snag her lesson time. While acting alongside Murray, Gollan’s time on set was memorable. Tom, who could not take the part he was offered because of work commitments, said the movie’s production assistants “kind of adopted her.” “She had her own trailer and a star on the door with her name on it,” he said. “It was really special.” Gollan remembers that early glimpse of fame fueling a passion. “My name was written on the star with a dry-erase marker,” she said,

wherever they can.” She explained that, while the event itself is relatively low key, businesses, and service groups have been able to piggyback off the festival. “I think that has been what makes this so special,” she said. “Everyone can do something – the D200 Foundation fundraiser, Ortmann’s, Jim May’s storytelling, The Public House restaurant – our community has really made it a family-friendly event. There really is something for everyone, and it doesn’t cost very much.” “Willie” has been the star of the prognostication since 1998. Groundhog handler Mark Szafran of Animal Rentals in Chicago has brought “Willie” every year since 2002 and, in his interview in 2018, he said that each groundhog had been a descendent of the groundhogs used in the film. Since 1998, “Willie” has seen his shadow 10 times, indicating six more weeks of winter, and not seen his shadow 12 times, predicting an early spring. In 2011, the prognostication was canceled when 17 inches of snow fell on Woodstock in 24 hours. As the years have passed, visitors from far and wide have come to expect a festival that lasts for days and includes the Awakening of the Groundhog, trivia, a bags tournament, bingo, storytelling, walking tours, a dinner-dance, breakfast, a Drink to World Peace, specialty coffee drinks at local establishments, groundhog bowling, arts and crafts, souvenirs, the highly anticipated prognostication, and a lot of friendly Woodstockians wishing them a “happy Groundhog Day!” As the community recognizes Groundhog Days looks very different this year, one thing remains – the longstanding tradition of the prognostication – and the host of Woodstockians smiling behind their masks. – Tricia Carzoli

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The Woodstock house where Angela Gollan shot her scene.

laughing, “but it was a star, and it did have my name on it. And it was special for me.” Her parents were proud of their daughter’s film debut. “Angela asked Bill Murray for his autograph,” her father said, “and he, of course, did sign her shirt, but he made a big deal of it.” Gollan said the production assistant invited her into his trailer, where Murray signed a sweatshirt for her, offered her a Coca-Cola, and played

Murray’s behavior was indicative of the climate on the set. “It was welcoming,” Gollan said. “It was a good experience – everyone was so kind. The experience fueled my love of the entertainment industry, and, ultimately, my move to L.A.” Tom and Marylin concurred. Gollan had to spend three half-days on set because of regulations of the Screen Actors Guild, so her Northwood Junior High classmates were aware that she was in the movie, but she doesn’t remember much being made of it. “Although,” she said, “I think everyone in town saw that movie.” While most locals saw “Groundhog Day” at the theater, Gollan saw it in style at both the Woodstock premiere as well as the Chicago premiere. Her parents recalled attending the Chicago

reception with their daughter. Tom remembered the food was excellent and that he enjoyed talking to Harold Ramis. Gollan’s acting career continued locally as she performed with the Woodstock High School Madrigals and jazz choir as well as the school’s production of “Camelot,”, but it was “Groundhog Day” and, particularly, Ramis who gave her the hunger for acting that ultimately inspired the confidence she needed to make the Hollywood jump. “Harold Ramis was the most incredibly kind, warm person,” Gollan said. “He showed me that kindness could exist on a Hollywood set – he took the intimidation out of the Hollywood world for me.” Since then, the WHS graduate has gone on to appear in multiple movies and television shows. Most recently she acted alongside Neve Campbell in the TV series “House of Cards.” In addition to acting, Gollan also develops and produces indie projects in the Los Angeles area, where she resides with her husband and two daughters.

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Northwood Middle School, 8th Grade What music activities are you involved in at school and what instrument(s) do you play? I am a part of my school’s Choir and have been for four years and I previously participated in both Womens and Warhawk Choir. I also play the violin in Orchestra and was previously in Chamber Orchestra. What got you interested in Music? I have always loved music! I have been singing since I was little and have always had an interest in the violin. I joined both the Choir and Orchestra programs as soon as they were available to me. What is your favorite part of participating in Band/Chorus/ Orchestra? Prior to the pandemic, my favorite part of participating in Choir/Orchestra was being able to perform! I additionally like learning new music and getting to share my love of the arts with my peers. What do you plan to do with your musical talents in the future? I plan to continue singing and playing the violin as well as participating in theatrical productions. I really want to thank Mr. Danielson and Mrs. Savitteri for their continued support and creativity throughout remote learning!

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Creekside Middle School, 8th Grade What music activities are you involved in at school and what instrument(s) do you play? I am involved in Choir. I used to play the trumpet in 5th grade but did not interest me after I played it. What got you interested in Music? Just kind of happened I guess. I was just interested in trying something new and I enjoyed it. I started Choir in 5th grade. What is your favorite part of participating in Band/Chorus/ Orchestra? That I get to sing with my friends, learn new songs, and accept new challenges through music.

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they will call the police. That the police won’t know how to respond. Talk about the isolation. Talk about the grief. As much as we have in common, of course, sometimes special needs parents can be a complicated group ourselves. We extend empathy while we size each other up to figure out how our child compares. Sometimes we compete for the Whose Life Is Harder award. Our challenges may look more familiar to those who don’t have a label or a category. Sometimes life is just hard, no matter who you are. I hope to write about all of those things, but I want to avoid deficit thinking. I will also write about strengths and gifts. I’ll try not to sugar coat the hard stuff or the good stuff. Some stories will build bridges and connect the commonalities we share. Other stories will ring true for only a few. My goal is to give voice and visibility to the hundreds of people and families in our community who don’t normally show up in the local paper. Our invisibility is part of the burden we bear. When I take my very clearly challenged (and wonderful) son out in public, I look around for other people like him. Where are they? Some 800 special needs students attend school in Woodstock School District 200. Many of the disabilities are hard to see on the surface. Others are not. Could there be hundreds more people in our community who are marginalized because they are not represented? How refreshing it might be, for all of us, to normalize and celebrate the gorgeous variety of human experience. Maybe if people feel more welcome, they will gain the confidence to be more active and visible members of the community. That’s a pretty lofty goal for a regular column in a local newspaper. I know I will unintentionally leave some people out. I may accidentally offend. I look forward to sharing experiences with honesty, candor, and respect. I’ve already compiled a list of topics, but I hope you will also share your ideas and suggest stories you’d like to read. Here we go!

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“Special needs” is a tricky phrase. On one hand, it means nothing. On the other, it means everything. Nothing, because it attempts to label and classify a huge range of ability and disability. Everything, because it’s a shortcut It’s code. When I say I have a special needs child, everyone knows Julie what I mean. My Peters child is different. Columnist He is not “normal.” People respond with tenderness, because “special needs” softens the blow. We used to use harsh words like “retarded” or “crippled.” Now we say “special needs” as a buffer against the pain and stigma such words can manifest. And yet, it’s a meaningless label because of everything it might include. Do you mean intellectual disability? Physical disability? Learning disability? ADHD? Emotional and behavior issues? Mental health challenges? Autism, with or without cognitive delay? Reading issues? Eye convergence problems? Visual impairment? Auditory processing and speech delays? Yes, yes, and yes. It means all of those things, and more. Many people with disabilities want nothing to do with such a label. Quite rightly, they speak out against “ableism,” a form of discrimination that judges others according to their abilities.With an eye to this complexity, the editors of The Independent have invited me to write a regular column about special needs issues in our community. I am thrilled and honored by this opportunity. I look forward to writing about people who have special needs, despite the limitations of that phrase. I want to share the experiences of their dads and moms and siblings. Of people who work in special education. Of the unsung caregivers at places like Sheltered Village. When I asked a few special needs parents what they’d like me to write about, the themes were common. Talk about how hard it is. Talk about our fears – that our children will get lost or hurt. That people will mistake meltdowns as violent threats – that

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25 years ago – 1996

■ Christopher Naber, a student at Greenwood Elementary School, won the 1996 Groundhog Days thirdgrade poster contest sponsored by The Woodstock Independent. ■ The Woodstock Doe Club of Elks Lodge 1043 celebrated its 55 anniversary.

■ Woodstock High School swimmer Garrett Fleming posted his best time, 23.74 seconds, in the 50-meter freestyle in a meet against Rockton Hononegah.

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■ As part of the Woodstock Police Department’s permanent patrol beat program, the city was divided into quadrants: north/south along Country Club Road and South Street and east/west along Route 47. Three officers were permanently assigned to each beat. ■ McHenry County College and The Tartan student newspaper hosted the first McHenry County Invitational Journalism Conference and Contest, featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Tom Hallman.

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■ Mary Endres Elementary School fifth-graders, local city leaders, elected officials, and residents gathered at the Challenger Learning Center for Science & Technology to remember the 25th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. The media recorded the moment of

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The city of Woodstock’s newest fire truck reaches toward the Old Court House Inn during a training session. Eight of Woodstock’s volunteer firefighters had been trained to operate the aerial tower truck that could extend to 100 feet. The truck had been delivered to the city in the fall of 1990. silence, a 21-gun salute by members of VFW Post 5040, and the playing of taps by trumpeter Bob Shroeder. The Chicago Tribune, The Woodstock Independent Northwest Herald, NBC Channel 5, and ABC Channel 7 were present.

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■ The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District eliminated its deputy chief position in an effort to save money and ultimately restructure the department. The action eliminated the position then held by Deputy Chief Terry

■ Michael Kuehn and Silke Goessling from Berlin, Germany, celebrated their second wedding anniversary Feb. 2 at Groundhog Days. Big fans of “Groundhog Day,” the couple had their wedding rings inscribed with famous lines from the movie. ■ Woodstock North High School launched an online-only school newspaper, North Star. English teacher Robert Hoadley worked with his Journalism I class to publish the newspaper. QR codes around building made the content easily accessed by students on their mobile devices. ■ Larry Macheroux was named a 2020 Friend of Illinois County Fairs. The Woodstock resident had volunteered at the McHenry County Fair for 50 years. He had judged 4-H woodworking projects and served on the fair’s Safety and Security Committee. For more than 18years, he had been a member of the fair board as commercial exhibits chairman.

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The long awaited return of high school sports has officially begun following a special board meeting of the Illinois High School Association on Jan. 27 that set a specific timetable for practice and games for the remainder of the school year. Effective immediately, the new schedule outlines when practices will start for sports previously deemed as winter, early spring, and late spring and when those seasons will end. It also accounts for the number of practice dates required for each sport before games can begin. In making its decision, the board adhered to its primary goal throughout the pandemic of providing an opportunity for every IHSA studentathlete to compete safely. “Our board faced an impossible task with a litany of factors,” said IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson, in a press release. “They were conscientious in considering every possibility, and I believe their decisions today are a positive step for the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of our students.”

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It has been determined that most winter sports will not include a state series, but no definitive decision on postseason competition has been made on the late spring sports. The only exceptions are dance and cheerleading, which will compete virtually. “The board wants to do everything in their power to prevent spring sports from going two consecutive years with no postseason IHSA play,” Anderson said in the release. “There are obviously no guarantees, as risk levels by sport and local region mitigation statuses will factor significantly. Postseason could mean being limited to a regional or sectional level of competition, but we have not ruled out the idea of playing a full state tournament

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Scrimmaging Streaks practice for the girls basketball season. The first game on the schedule is a home game against Richmond-Burton High School at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9. Pictured (from left) are Anna Crenshaw, Celia Tafoya, and Addy Walker. in these traditional spring sports if possible.”

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IHSA guidelines require all studentathletes to participate in masks – with the exception of swimming and diving, gymnasts on an apparatus, and outdoor events where social distancing can occur – and for all game personnel not participating in the contest to also wear masks and adhere to social distancing. “We still have regions of the state that need to make strides in order be able to play basketball this winter,” Anderson said. “That underscores the importance of our schools following all the mitigations and precautions. We need to maintain a positive trajectory not only to get winter sports going, but to make sure we do not have any regions regress before spring and summer sports have their opportunity.”

Tough decisions

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On Jan. 27 the IHSA Board of Directors issued the following sports schedule for the remainder of the 2021 school year:

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