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Virus hits too close to home Schools cancel international travel over spring break

By Larry Lough

LARRY@THE WOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM

VOTERS GUIDE

Eight-page pull-out section profiles contested candidates

In late February, the parent of a student at Woodstock North High School contacted The Independent about the school’s plans for a student trip to Italy over spring break – despite international concern over the coronavirus.

more.

In a notice sent to parents last week, administrators of Woodstock School District 200 announced the cancellation of all international school-sponsored trips over spring break over concerns about the coronavirus.

Among those trips was that high

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“[S]ome parents ... have called [the school] and that is where they state they have dealt with similar situations without issue and plan on continuing the trip as planned,” the parent wrote in an email. “[T]o me just seems like a big gamble with this group to take this trip.”

Parents need to be concerned no

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INDEX

Obituaries

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Opinion

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Schools

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A&E

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Marketplace

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Community

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Calendar

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Classified

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Puzzles

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Public Notices

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Sports

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Tournament time gets the players on the basketball court at Emricson Park, where temperatures in the 60s on Sunday brought friends together in shorts and sleeves to shoot some hoops.

What are politics of 63rd District?

By Larry Lough

LARRY@THE WOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM

Will it be a Democrat or a Republican who wins the Illinois House District 63 seat this year?

Democrat Jack Franks of Marengo won his first term in the Illinois House in 1998 by only 138 votes and went on to serve 18 years as representative of

the Woodstock-centered legislative district.

“I ran as a Democrat because it was a Republican district,” Franks said. “I wanted to show we have a two-party system. If it had been a Democratic district, I would have run as a Republican.”

He gave up the seat to run for, and win, the office of McHenry County Board chairman in 2016.

Republican Steve Reick of Woodstock, who has held the seat since Franks stepped aside, hopes to win a third term in November.

Despite the district’s political leaning that seemed to favor them, Republicans sometimes didn’t bother to put up a candidate against Franks, such as 2008 and 2012. When Reick challenged

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him in 2014, Franks won with 58.5 percent of the vote.

But after Franks left the Legislature, Reick won in 2016 with 56.5 percent of the vote against his Democratic opponent. No Democrat challenged Reick in 2018.

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Independent voters

The 63rd District of the Illinois House covers most of the northwestern two thirds of McHenry County. Voting patterns in the district have defied traditional political labels.

What does all of that tell you about the political nature of the 63rd District?

“That’s a good question,” Reick said by phone last week as he drove home from Springfield.

“It’s a district willing to go its own way,” the incumbent said. “The people of McHenry County take the role of being constituents very seriously.”

Franks agreed.

“It’s a very well-educated district,” he said. “They’re open-minded people who vote for the best person. ... They’re people who don’t care about party labels so much.”

Reick concurred that district residents vote for good candidates “regardless of what letter comes after your name.”

The Republican repeated the saying “all politics is local,” noting the influence the Legislature has on such issues as public schools and townships.

“It’s true,” he said. “Most of what affects people happens in Springfield rather than what happens in Washington.”

Franks said the independent nature of local voters – whether urban or rural – made him want to make the 24-member County Board a nonpartisan body.

“It had one Democrat when I took office,” he said, noting five Democrats now are board members.

He said he planned, after the 2020 Census, to turn over County Board redistricting to an organization that would draw district boundaries regardless of voting patterns. That redistricting will reduce the size of the board to 18 members, “and I think it ought to be smaller,” Franks said.

Democratic contest

Reick, 66, has said he expected to be “primaried” – a term that describes a challenge from within his own party in a primary election.

He cited as reasons his conviction last year on a drunken driving charge in Springfield, and then his vote for doubling the state gasoline tax to 38 cents a gallon to fund a statewide infrastructure program – including the widening and improvement of Route 47 through Woodstock.

But no other Republican filed for the seat, so he is uncontested March 17.

Two Democrats did file, though: four-term Woodstock Mayor Brian Sager – a former Republican – and Peter Janko of Marengo, a member of the State Democratic Central Committee, representing the 14th Congressional District. Both are 67 years old.

Sager has won a long list of endorsements. When the Chicago Sun Times endorsed him, it called him a “fiscal conservative.”

But he’s won the backing of a lot of progressive organizations: Planned Parenthood and the pro-choice Personal PAC; Equality Illinois, which advocates for LGBTQ+ rights; and the National Organization for Women, among others.

Janko boasts his own progressive credentials. A former Bernie Sanders delegate, Janko has won the endorsement of the Sanders-linked Our Revolution Northern Illinois, and he’s a founding member of Medicare 4 All Illinois.

Sager’s falling out with the Republican Party followed his support for Franks in the race for County Board chairman. Franks is supporting Sager in this race.

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State monitoring cases

University Medical Center and was reported in stable condition.

In Italy, the BBC reported last week, schools had been ordered closed for 10 days and all professional sporting events would be played behind closed doors for a month.

That situation concerned the Woodstock parent.

“We have insurance on [our son’s] trip,” the parent wrote to The

Independent. “But there are many others who do not. This is a sad situation as [our son] and the group were looking forward to going. But, under the circumstances probably not the best time.”

‘No known cases’ here

In a message sent last Wednesday

by Superintendent Mike Moan, parents were told D-200 was working with

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NEWS

Public health officials in Illinois reported last Thursday that a fifth person in the state had been infected with the novel coronavirus, but they insisted the overall risk to the public remained low, according to Capitol News Illinois.

More cases have been reported since.

One of the latest cases involved a man in his 20s who recently returned to Chicago from Italy, where more than 100 people had died from the disease mid-week last week. The Illinois patient was being isolated at Rush

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Dr. Ngoki Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, speaks during a news conference with Gov. J.B. Pritzker about a fifth case of COVID-19 reported in Illinois. During a news conference last week at the Capitol in Springfield, Pritzker said the state was working with local governments and agencies “to prepare if there is any further spread” of the coronavirus.

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school engineering trip to Italy, which the travel company had canceled based on a recommendation of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Italy has since shut off the northern part of the country and effectively quarantined millions of people.

A high school trip to France had also been notified of several restrictions on where students would have been allowed to travel.

According to a news release, about 60 students were signed up for international spring break trips across the D-200. Spring break is scheduled for March 23 to 27, with classes resuming March 30.

the McHenry County Health Department, the Illinois Department of Public Health, and the CDC to prepare for dealing with COVID-19.

“We currently have no known cases of the virus in District 200 or our community,” Moan’s message said. “We have continued to update our emergency plans and to take precautions to ensure student safety and the safe operations of our schools. We will continue to take our lead from professional health organizations as the situation remains fluid.”

Moan told parents the district did not want to risk students becoming ill or quarantined in a foreign country.

He said the district would work with families to reschedule trips or obtain refunds when possible.

Families and staff who travel outside of the U.S. are asked to notify school administrators before returning to school by submitting an International Travel Notification form, which is available on the D-200 website. Students and staff who travel should know that D-200 will continue to monitor recommendations and information from the CDC and will follow their recommendations, the message said.

Updates and information about the district’s preparedness regarding COVID-19 can be found on the D-200 website, woodstockschools.org.

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OBITUARIES

Justina Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Hale

Justina Elizabeth “Betty” Hale, our beautiful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed naturally and peacefully into her blue heaven on Feb. 21, 2020, at the amazing age of 102 1/2. She was surrounded by loving family while comfortably residing at Valley Hi Nursing Home since leaving Justina her precious home Elizabeth Hale and friends in Bull Valley, Ill., in 2018.

She was born Aug. 3, 1917, in Wilkes Barre, Pa., to Justina Williams Hale and Lewis Gordon Hale, and delighted in her younger brother Lewis Gordon Hale Jr. She went to high school in Scarsdale, N.Y., and graduated from Skidmore College.

She was one of the first women to work at Time Inc. as a bookkeeper. She left employment when she married our father, the late Hamilton Orin Hale Sr., on June 29, 1946. They had a splendid life together until he passed away in 1994. She loved to travel with family and ventured worldwide as her husband was an airline attorney.

and their children, Connor, Ian, Camden, and Calla; Jessica Hale Feiner (John) and their children, Tommy and Ava; Faith Hale Singer (Brandon), Hamilton Orin “Tyler” Hale III (Kristy), and Thomas Craig. She is pre-deceased by our family’s beloved Elise McCarter, and seven dear golden retrievers.

She wished to be cremated, and her ashes will be interred next to her husband’s in the Crystal Lake Union Cemetery at a later date. Her Celebration of Life was held at the Schneider, Leucht, Merwin, and Cooney funeral home, 1211 N. Seminary Ave., in Woodstock, Ill., on Feb. 27.

Our beautiful Betty will be remembered for regularly saying, “I am a lucky lady.”

She added more love to this world by living a happy life with elegance and charm each and every day, and all who had the privilege of touching her life were truly the lucky ones. She also once stated, “I am certain there are many mysteries in life,” and in her passing we are sure she solved the greatest one of all.

Betty was locally chronicled as one of the “Belles of Bull Valley” and for her positive attitude as a secret to longevity.

She loved hosting her friends and family for happy hours and dinners, and people often left with a recipe to enjoy in the future.

Betty sadly outlived most of her lifelong friends, and she would faithfully visit and enjoy their lives as long as she could. She kept contact wherever they lived, wrote many cards and letters, and accepted each loss with grace.

Betty was active in the Woodstock Fine Arts Association and volunteered for the Opera House and Hospital Gift and Thrift Shop. She avidly read mystery novels from the public library and participated in Bridge, Book, and Garden Clubs.

She has special memories as a member of the Woodstock Country Club and the Manhasset Bay Yacht Club in N.Y. While Betty Hale is no longer here physically, her legacy of love and life will live on through her family and friends.

She is survived by her brother, Lewis Gordon Hale Jr. and family; and her children, Jean Hamilton Hale, Hamilton Orin “Tip” Hale Jr. (Colleen), and Justina Marion “Jamie” Hale (Clarence Trausch).

Her legacy continues through her grandchildren, Renee Setser Gugel (Eric),

Ronald E. Steadman, 85, formerly of Woodstock, passed away on Feb. 19, 2020, at his home in Twin Lakes, Wis. He was born Sept. 27, 1934, in Woodstock to Lorrie and Hazel (Menzel)

Edgewood Drive on a charge of assault.

Released after posting $100 bond.

Court date April 2.

■ Gretchen A. Wielontek, 53, Woodstock, was arrested Feb. 24 in the 1400 block of Wheeler St. on a charge of theft. Held on $100 bond. Court date March 27.

■ Male juvenile, 14, Wonder Lake, was arrested March 2 in the 2100 block of North Seminary Avenue on a charge of battery. Released to parent. Court date to be set.

■ Angelica D. Escorza, 21, Woodstock, was arrested Feb. 25 in the 700 block of St. John’s Road on charges of driving too fast for conditions, driving under the influence and driving under the influence with blood-alcohol content of 0.08 percent. Released after posting 10 percent of $1,000 bond and surrendering driver’s license. Court date March 26.

■ Christian F. Flores-Ortiz, 22, Wonder Lake, was arrested Feb. 26 in the 600 block of Lake Avenue on a McHenry County warrant charging failure to appear. Released after posting 10 percent of $5,000 bond. Court date March 19.

■ Scarlett L. Cook, 57, Woodstock, was arrested Feb. 28 in the 300 block of South Eastwood Drive on a charge of theft of mislaid property. Released after posting $100 bond. Court date March 26.

■ Andrew L. Patterson Jr., 24, Woodstock, was arrested Feb. 29 in the 900 block of Wheeler Street on a charge of possession of controlled substance and a McHenry County warrant charging failure to appear. Held on $10,000 bond and bond to be set. Court date to be set.

■ Christian J. Romero, 21, Wauconda, was arrested Feb. 29 in the 900 block of Wheeler Street on a charge of possession of controlled substance and a Boone County warrant charging possession of controlled substance. Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set.

■ Dylan M. Whitacre, 23, Woodstock, was arrested March 1 at Calhoun and Dean streets on charges of improper lane usage, driving under the influence, and driving under the influence over 0.08 percent blood-alcohol. Released after posting 10 percent of $1,000 bond and surrendering driver’s license. Court date March 26.

■ Christopher R. Williams, 18, Rockford, was arrested March 2 in the 1200 block of Claussen Drive on a charge of disorderly conduct. Release after posting $100 bond. Court date March 26.

■ Thomas H. Kumro, 31, Woodstock, was arrested on a McHenry County warrant charging two counts of aggravated battery and a second warrant charging two counts of domestic battery. Held on $20,000 bond. Court date to be set.

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■ London S. Harris, 28, transient, was arrested Feb. 24 in the first block of Church Street on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of hypodermic syringe/needle, and obstructing identification and a McHenry County warrant charging failure to appear. Held on $1,500 bond; court date to be set.

■ Melanie A. Goranson, 33, Harvard, was arrested Feb. 22 at Eastwood Drive and Hercules Road on charges of speeding and driving with license suspended. Released after posting 10 percent of $2,500 bond. Court date March 26.

■ Virginia M. Frank, 37, transient, was arrested Feb. 22 in the 100 block of South Eastwood Drive on charges of battery, resisting a peace officer, and aggravated battery to a peace officer.

Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set.

■ Leonardo C. Lopez-Quinerto, 30, Woodstock, was arrested Feb. 23 in the 500 block of Birch Road on charges of criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct, and violation of order of protection. Taken to jail, held on $100 bond and bond to be set. Court date to be set.

■ Chad S. Powers, 44, Woodstock, was arrested Feb. 23 in the 2100 block of

Steadman. He married Carol J. Cashmore Jones on Oct. 29, 1955, In Richmond Ill. Ron was a veteran, serving in the United States Army. He had worked as a Realtor in both Illinois and Wisconsin for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Carol J. Steadman; children, Dale Steadman, Gary (Ruth) Steadman, Cindy (Bill) Huffman, Roger (Vickie) Steadman; grandchildren, Jacob (Jou) Steadman, Cassie (Matt) Towns, Katrina (Mike) Jenkins, Gary (Katie) Steadman, Amanda (Corey) Katsma, Joshua (Cali) Steadman, Nicci (Ronnie Richardsen) Mishler, Nina Huffman, Dana Huffman, Anna Huffman, Mary (Justin) Schmarje; as well as 18 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert Steadman; and a sister, Marjorie Harm.

A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at the Grace Lutheran Church, 6000 Broadway Highway, Richmond, Ill., from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. memorial service. Interment services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either the Grace Lutheran Church of Richmond, or to the Richmond Rescue Squad.

For information, contact the Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney funeral home at 815-338-1710, or visit slmcfh.com.

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

Woodstock Fire/Rescue District Fire Runs indicates units dispatched and what was found at the scene. Ambulance calls of Woodstock Fire/Rescue District are reported here in number only.

EMS calls for Feb. 27-March 4: 61 Fire Runs Feb. 27

2:03 p.m. – 1400 block of South Valley Hill Road, traffic accident with no injuries; engine, ambulance, shift commander 11:59 p.m. – 100 block of South Eastwood Rive, malfunctioning alarm system sounded; engine Feb. 28

10:13 a.m. – 200 block of West Judd Street, unintentional smoke detector activation, no fire; engine 1:46 p.m. – 2300 block of Linden Drive, lockout; engine 6:42 p.m. – Route 47 and Lucas Road, traffic accident with injuries and extrication; shift commander, two ambulances, two engines 7:53 p.m. – 200 block of Grove Street, assist police or other agency; engine Continued on Next page

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IN BRIEF

New stop sign going up at Calhoun, Hayward streets

Feb. 29

March 1

9:19 a.m. – Mason Hill and Country Club roads, traffic accident with injuries; engine, ambulance, shift commander 5:48 p.m. – 8900 block of Highland Drive, Wonder Lake, EMS call, excluding traffic accident with injury; ambulance 7:34 p.m. – 400 block of North Madison Street, gas leak (natural or LP); engine

Bids for city street program will be received March 20

Contracts for Woodstock’s 2020 program of $10 million in street improvements are now scheduled to be approved by the City Council at its April 7 meeting.

An earlier schedule showed bids being

March 2

9:45 a.m. – 200 block of South Seminary Avenue, malfunctioning smoke detector activation; engine

Sheriff taking applications until April 28 for deputies

Applications are being accepted until April 28 for the position of sheriff’s deputy.

Testing will take place at Woodstock North High School on Saturday, May 9.

Applications can be found at mchenrysheriff.org. An applicant must be at least 21, a U.S. citizen with a high school diploma or GED, and a licensed driver.

They must also live in McHenry County or any bordering Illinois county within a year of hiring.

Currently, starting salary is $31.07 an hour, with a full benefits package.

Required documents must be returned to McHenry County Merit Commission,

Man gets seven-year term on domestic battery charge

A Woodstock man must serve at least 85 percent of his seven-year prison term after he pleaded guilty to aggravated domestic battery.

According to a news release, Dennis L. Haradon, 59, attacked a woman he was dating, injuring her face and head during Dennis L. a quarrel Feb. 28, Haradon 2019. Woodstock police responded that day to a report of a domestic dispute and arrested Haradon.

CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS

n Weekend performances of “Matilda” at the Woodstock Opera House are scheduled weekends though March 22. In the March 4 edition, we reported the wrong date for the final show. Tickets are available through the Opera House website, woodstockoperahouse.com.

We regret the error.

Pet Week of the

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Each animal that comes into our shelter is treated with respect, kindness and compassion. We believe that for each of our animals…”Second Chances Start Here.”

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NEWS

Woodstock will lose a downtown parking spot but gain a stop sign.

The City Council last week approved an ordinance that established a loading zone along Calhoun Street behind the Opera House, which eliminated the one public parking spot there. Opera House staff had complained that a car in that space would interfere with movement of equipment, performers, employees, and guests at the back door.

“That’s long overdue,” Councilman Gordie Tebo said.

A few blocks west on Calhoun, the council approved a stop sign for the T-intersection with Hayward Street. After a resident complained the stop sign there was missing, city officials discovered none had ever been authorized by city ordinance. City code was changed to correct that.

Attn: Holly Eddy, 2200 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock, IL 60098.

For more information, call Eddy at 815-334-4219.

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9:57 a.m. – Lake Avenue and Eastwood Drive, traffic accident with injuries; engine, ambulance, shift commander 1:36 p.m. – U.S. 14 and Kishwaukee Valley Road, off-road vehicle or heavy equipment fire; shift commander, engine 7:46 p.m. – 1400 block of Commons Drive, excessive heat/scorch burns with no ignition; shift commander, engine 8:58 p.m. – 1200 block of Davis Road, system malfunction/other; engine

opened March 6 and contracts approved March 20. But Jeff Van Landuyt, the city’s director of Public Works, said last week the work was not advertised until March 6, so the bid opening is now scheduled for March 20.

Construction work on resurfacing more than 200 street “segments” throughout Woodstock was tentatively planned to begin May 4, “depending on the weather,” Van Landuyt said.

The city will finance the work with a $10 million bond sale to be paid off over 20 years with revenues from state and local fuel taxes. Woodstock’s new city gasoline tax of 3 cents a gallon is scheduled to begin April 1.

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PUBLIC SAFETY LOG

OPINION

March 11-17, 2020

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Opinion

THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENT

Cheryl Wormley Publisher, Co-Owner

Paul Wormley Co-Owner

Woodstock, IL • 1987

THE EDITORIAL BOARD

Cheryl Wormley Larry Lough Sandy Kucharski Ken Farver

It’s easy, it’s important: Be sure you vote

Never has it been easier for you to vote.

No longer do you have to wait for that Tuesday to roll around and hope personal or professional conflicts don’t interfere with your ability to get to the polls.

Early voting has taken away the uncertainty of your vote.

With Election Day still a week away, you can pick the day you want to vote. Even if it’s Saturday.

Or Sunday.

And if you’re not in town to vote early at the McHenry County Administration building, you can cast a ballot at any of 12 other early-voting sites around the county – regardless of where your home precinct is.

And while it’s a little too late to vote by mail in this election if you haven’t yet applied, that’s another option in future elections for those who can’t or don’t want to leave home to cast a ballot.

What we’re trying to say is that you have no excuse not to vote, even if it is just a primary.

Both Democrats and Republicans – or people who choose to select either of those ballots – have some big decisions to make ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.

Not always do Illinois voters have a voice in choosing presidential nominees, but this year Democrats will still have a competitive race when March 17 comes. Two Democrats are still standing in the race for the party’s nomination to challenge President Trump, whom the Democratic Party desperately wants to deny a second term.

Republicans in this area are equally desperate to prevent two congressional Democrats – Lauren Underwood in the 14th District and Sean Casten in the Sixth – from serving beyond their freshmen terms in red-leaning districts they won in a good Democratic year in 2018. Republicans have seven candidates seeking the party’s nomination in the 14th and two in the Sixth to try to unseat those vulnerable Democrats. Who among those hopefuls are best suited to get those districts back into the Republican caucus?

A handful of other races also are on the ballot, the most important being the Democrats’ twoman race for 63th District state representative and a three-way Republican contest for county coroner.

With the norms of democracy being challenged as never before, you have the opportunity this week to strike a blow for a sacred democratic right – by voting. The process has never been easier, and some critical decisions could use your considered opinions.

For information on contested candidates, see The Independent’s Voters Guide on Page 15.

For voting details, check out the election information on the county clerk’s page at mchenrycountyil.gov. Or call the office at 815-334-4242.

Then vote.

EDITORIAL CARTOON BY LUKE GOINS

You have power in your vote They’re everywhere. Campaign signs littering the landscape, material crowding your mailboxes, the knock on the door, and so much more – democracy in action.

Welcome to the election cycle.

The stage is set for the typically low voter turnout on March 17, the Illinois primary. Still, primaries are important if for no other reason than they determine who gets to be on the ballot for the November 2020 election.

As Paul Harvey would say, now for the rest of the story.

It begins when a person decides to run for office. When my daughter decided to run for the Illinois Legislature, I asked her, “Why?” Long before we hung the seasonal garland, I was curious. I asked her why she would give up a healthy business, her excellent work on the County Board, and take on a challenge of significant proportion. Every candidate

answers this question for themselves with their families and friends.

Ballot petitions were due

by Dec. 1. Volunteers began asking for voter Lou signatures in Ness the fall. Each Guest Column elected position requires an exact amount of verified voter signatures to get on the March 17 primary ballot.

While this is occurring, groups of volunteers join the campaign committee and take on the many things required to get the win.

The campaigns discuss platforms, targeting issues that are important to them and to the voters. A group creates a logo, Facebook page, and often a website.

Most important, they begin to raise all-important funds and

volunteers to fuel the campaign.

Then the serious work begins – the candidate begins knocking on doors, meeting the voters.

It’s hard on volunteers and candidates during the winter. Blustery winds are blowing snow and sleet at you, and subzero temps seep into even the toughest coldweather gear. Candidates worth their mettle know that campaigns are won at the door. So, knocking and talking are significant.

As the election approaches, signs appear, some large, others small, covering every conceivable corner and yard. The data tell us that 10 percent of the vote is a result of the signs. In a small election, that can determine a winner.

All this time, the candidate and the teams meet weekly, work nonstop, weekends and evenings.

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literally disappears. Every conversation is about the campaign. You lose your privacy. People say cruel and horrible things about you. The candidate’s family sacrifices their privacy and begins to understand the burden and responsibility of public life.

It’s a sacrifice each family makes.

The distain for elected officials has increased as public trust erodes. It’s difficult for people to step up and run for office, yet this is democracy, government driven by public participation.

Working on my daughter’s campaign, and consulting on several others, inspires me. I am deeply moved by the efforts of the candidates and those who support them.

All candidates believe they are the

Cheryl Wormley

Declarations

As for our travels

Our first two weeks were on Grace Bay of Providenciales. There we enjoyed lots of sun, a full moon, a rainbow, starry nights, soft white sand, and delightfully warm ocean waves and breezes. We visited Provo last year, too, so we knew the pleasures that awaited us.

We thoroughly enjoyed those first two weeks, but our weeklong stay on St. John was like going home. We have stayed on the smallest of the U.S. Virgin Islands each of the past eight years. Though we were on the Cruz Bay side of the island twice, we prefer being near Coral Bay. Cruz Bay is more upscale and caters to tourists with shops, dozens of restaurants, condos, Jeep rentals, grocery stores, and resorts.

Coral Bay, on the other end of the island, is more down-home.

Hurricanes Irma and Maria pounded St. John for more than a month in September 2017. Cruz Bay has recovered well. And though much has been done in Coral Bay, the ruins of homes, restaurants, and boats still dot the hillsides, the bay area and the water. Yet, we didn’t hear anyone best choice for the office; each has a heart filled with reasons for running.

Their families are devoted to them as well as friends who show up at every request. It is monumental to watch democracy at work and being a cog in the great machine of government.

When people lament or shout about what’s wrong with our government, I say little. Rather, I knock on doors, lend my energy and support to candidates, staying focused on March 17.

Every day, I do the one thing I can to make a difference for the people who stepped up to make a difference.

Whether I agree with any candidate is separate from the respect I have for their decision to step into the democratic process. As imperfect as democracy is, driven by special interest and money, tainted by scandal and corruption, it’s still my government, and I do

complaining. Community spirit was evident everywhere, and the determination to go forward together was heartwarming.

We first worshipped at the Emmaus Moravian Church on Coral Bay eight years ago. We were so warmly welcomed, we returned every year – except in 2018 and 2019. Irma and Maria destroyed the roof of the church and everything inside. Those two years, the small congregation worshipped at Bethany, their sister church over by Cruz Bay. Though the roof was gone, Emmaus’ more-than-100-yearold, 12-inch-thick masonry walls stood strong.

When we saw that Emmaus still didn’t have a roof this year, we assumed we’d be worshipping at Bethany. But at 8:30 Sunday morning, the appointed time for worship at Emmaus, we heard a church bell ringing. We hurried down the hill, found a spot to park, and walked into the sanctuary. The congregation was sitting on folding chairs under white cloth canopies. The worship leader sat at a table under a blue cloth canopy, and the choir was shaded from the sun, too.

“We knew we were welcome at Bethany,” worship leader Sister Donna Roberts said, “but we belong here. Our hearts are here.”

We knew we were welcome at Bethany, too, but our hearts are at Emmaus, too.

P.S. The Emmaus congregation hopes to have met all the historic preservation requirements soon, so the roof can be rebuilt by September 2021.

Cheryl Wormley is publisher of The Woodstock Independent. Her email address is c.wormley@thewoodstockindependent.com

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I’m confident you did, too. All four writers are very talented, and the topics were interesting, helpful and even humorous.

A heartfelt thank you to Tricia, Larry, Sandy, and Susan for writing Declarations and Marylee for proofing.

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One of the advantages of being mostly retired in my case, and fully retired when it comes to my husband, is having the freedom to travel. And that’s exactly what Jim and I have been enjoying the first two months of 2020.

We started the year with a 10-day trip that included a visit to Antarctica.

The past three weeks, we were beach bums on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands and on Providenciales, part of the Turks and Caicos Islands, My responsibilities at The Independent these days include proofreading on Mondays, meeting with the editorial staff Tuesday mornings, and writing Declarations. So, who covers for me while I am gone?

Marylee Steinwehe takes over my half of the proofreading. (Don Humbertson is the constant other half.)

Tuesday morning editorial meetings go on very well without me. As for Declarations, you know who covers – other members of the editorial staff.

This is my first Declarations in five weeks.

I slacked off the two weeks before we left for beautiful aqua blue waters and white sandy beaches. Writer and photographer Tricia Carzoli wrote the week after Groundhog Day about her pride in our community for “making Groundhog Days … well, Groundhog Days.” Editor Larry Lough wrote the next two – one on early voting and the other on scams. Then, associate editor Sandy Kucharski pitched in with a column about being a sentimental person who “saves lots of stuff.” And, last week, writer Susan Murray uplifted the value of enunciation with a fun-toread personal experience.

If you missed any of the five, stop by The Independent office; we have a few extra copies. I enjoyed reading all five.

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University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh has announced students who qualified for the dean’s list (3.75 GPA) and honor roll (3.3) in the fall of 2019.

They are Ann Grischow of Woodstock, honor roll, and Dulce Lopez of Wonder Lake and Natalie Dominguez and Fernando Orosco Cruz of Woodstock, dean’s list.

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Members of the Woodstock North High School Academic Challenge team won the title in their class during competition at McHenry County College. Team members are (from, from left) Meghan McCann, Gerald Nacague, Lauren Lee, Jason Thurow, Nathan Jansen, and Carter Miller; (second row) Aidan Riley, Jackson Granat, Tony Manschula, JT Termanas, Andrew Johnson, Anne Jansen, John Massman, and Julian Anguiano.

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Several local high school students will compete this month in the sectionals for the Academic Challenge for Engineering and Science competition.

Woodstock North High School won first place in the team competition in its class. Connor Blaz and Ben Reuter earned first-place individual honors.

McHenry County College welcomed more than 200 students from 10 area high schools to its competition Feb. 7.

“We look forward to hosting this event every year,” said Maria Taydem, dean of mathematics and sciences at MCC. “It gives students a chance to not only challenge themselves academically, but to meet peers from other area schools.”

In addition to the testing portion, MCC offered various hands-on workshops hosted by MCC faculty.

The Woodstock North team, coached by science department chairwoman Jillian Barry, captured first place in

Division 1500.

Marian Central’s team, coached by mathematics and physics teacher Alison Dwyer, earned third place in Division 700.

Students from both schools earned first-place Ben individual honors. Reuter Marian students who earned first place were Connor Blaz, biology, and Ben Reuter, English.

“These students never cease to amaze me through their a c c o m p l i s h - Connor ments in and out Blaz of school,” Marian Principal Debra Novy said. “Both Connor and Ben have maintained over a 4.0 GPA while being active in clubs, athletics, and community service. They

are certainly destined for great things in post-secondary school and beyond.”

WNHS team members who earned first place were Aidan Riley, engineering, and Jason Thurow, physics and math.

“I am extremely proud of the students on the team who worked hard to get ready for the competition,” Barry said. “This was the most successful Academic Challenge regional in our school’s history with nine individual medals. The team’s goal this year is to place at the state level. We’re excited to see what the season brings.”

“I am so impressed by these students,” added WNHS Principal Darlea Livengood. “Their extensive knowledge, enthusiasm, and pride represent the staff and students of WNHS in the best way possible. These students are the best of the best, and we are very proud of their repeated accomplishments in the ACES competition.”

All first- and second-place medalists advance to the sectionals at Vernon Hills on March 13. State finals will take place at Eastern Illinois University at the end of April.

Student graduates with distinction at UW-Madison

Colleen Brown of Woodstock was among more than 1,770 students who received degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison during the winter commencement ceremony Dec. 15.

She graduated with distiction from the School of Business, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, with concentrations in finance, investment and banking, risk management, and insurance.

Eastern Illinois dean’s list names Woodstock student

Heather Vosburgh of Woodstock has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2019 semester in the College of Arts and Sciences at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.

Local student on dean’s list at Black Hills State U.

A Woodstock student has been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2019 semester at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, S.D. Rebekah Shearer, an elementary education major, was among 722 students who earned the honor.

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Three Woodstock students have been named to the fall 2019 honors list at Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon.

They are Kennedy Beck, a senior in special education/general education for first to eighth grades; Michelle Hanson, a freshman in elementary education and special education/general education for first to eighth grades; and Jacob Waryck, a freshman in general business.

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The chess team at Marian Central Catholic High School has qualified for state competition in all three years of its existence.

In three years of existence, Marian Central Catholic High School’s chess team has qualified to compete in the state finals all three years.

David Widzisz started the team in 2018 with the help and approval of Athletic Director Curtis Price. Tim Miller assisted Widzisz for the first two years and became head coach in 2020.

“We went into this year’s state tournament ranked 85, and after the tournament our rank was 77,” Miller said. “We did provide an early stunner. Of all the top-25 teams in the state, only one was upset. I’m proud to say that was by Marian Central.

We beat Tinley Park, the 22nd seed,

in game one.

“I have never been so excited in my life as a chess coach. It was a joy to see the kids jumping around when we got out of the main chess room.”

The chess team practices three days a week from 2:45 to 5 p.m. Any student is welcome to join. A team can play a maximum of 12 people at tournaments.

Regional competitions divide participating schools into divisions based on school size. All levels of chess are combined at the state tournament, which presents a challenge for smaller schools like Marian.

“Who would think it would grow to this and we would go down to state all three years?” Miller said. “It has been a very exciting time.”

Team members are Alex Gilmore, Matthew Kaufmann, Jeremy Kleberg, Jade Mikalauskis, Jake Miller, Timmy Miller, Jack Newton, Phillip Paulson, Markus Pomili, Justas Venys, Peter Walsdorf, and Kristeria Wolf.

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As part of the Defenders’ LatinoHispanic Outreach Program, a scholarship is available to an outstanding Latino student who plans to pursue an environmental education in college. To be eligible, the applicants must reside and attend high school in McHenry County, have a respectable GPA and two letters of recommendation, plan to attend an accredited college or university, and complete an application, which is available online at mcdef.org and at the Defenders’ office in Woodstock, 110 S. Johnson St., Suite 106.

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STUDENT OF THE WEEK MARK IBANEZ

Mark Ibanez is a senior at Woodstock High School.

He is the son of Guisela Guzman, Woodstock.

“Mark is a quiet force who flies under the radar, but I can always depend on him. He currently has two of my classes. In the Graphic Occupations class, he completed a fantastic photo mosaic of the Blue Streak student section.

It was not easy, but the end product is meaningful to all those students who take pride in being part of the student section. In Desktop Publishing, Mark has been my technology editor. He preps and cares for the camera students use for photo shoots. He needs no direction, he just takes care of his responsibilities. Finally, he jumps in when other students need help.

That is exactly what has been happening the past week with a couple students out sick and a looming yearbook deadline,” said one of his teachers.

Mark was student of the month his sophomore year, and he has consistently been on the honor roll. He is a member of track and field and yearbook. Outside of school, Mark helps with after-school basketball for Husmann Elementary.

When asked who inspires him, Mark said, “I wouldn’t say one person inspires me. I take inspiration from multiple things and people, but I like to be in my own boat when it comes to doing things.”

When asked what makes him feel successful, Mark said, “I do what I need to do to get things done, and I never stress over things as much, which I believe helps a lot.”

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the Modernist movement. The first was that Chicago received an influx of artists and writers from surrounding Midwest cities.

“Chicago is where you came to find your community,” Olson said.

That influx included African-Americans who left the rural South after World War I as part of the Great Migration.

Second, Olson said, writers and artists had “great freedom to do what they wanted.”

Local pride in the city’s burgeoning art scene inspired monetary donations from civic leaders.

Third, the Art Institute of Chicago accepted African-American students in the 1890s, considerably earlier than art schools in other parts of the country.

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Three figures key to Chicago’s literary and artistic role in the Modernist movement are Fanny Butcher, Harriet Monroe, and Carl Sandburg. Butcher was the literary editor for the Chicago Tribune for 40 years. Monroe founded and edited Poetry: A Magazine of Verse. Sandburg, in his poem “Chicago,” brought free verse to a wide audience.

Son,” which confronted readers with the poverty and despair in Chicago’s African-American neighborhoods on the South Side; and earlier, Carl Sandburg’s poem “Chicago,” which Olson said “busted open metrical forms and did something with free verse that had an impact on poets near and far.”

Chicago discovery

Olson’s interest in Chicago literature and art was engaged when she moved to Chicago 15 years ago to teach literature at the University of Chicago.

“I didn’t know what the city’s own literary history was,” Olson said.

While she found books on particular writers, she could not find a text that portrayed Chicago’s “larger cultural scene.” And nothing she could find detailed the contributions of different communities or of women.

Diving into the university’s archives, Olson found the collected correspondence of Harriet Monroe, founder and editor of the Chicago-based Poetry: A Magazine of Verse. Olson discovered a whole range of women central to the period’s literary scene and began

taking her students into the library’s special collections to teach her classes.

Later, at the Newberry Library, Olson had access to the papers of Fanny Butcher, literary editor for the Chicago Tribune for 40 years, beginning in 1963.

She also became familiar with Vivian Harsh, Chicago’s first African-American librarian, who amassed books and materials about African-American life, a library collection that drew young African-American writers and artists to Chicago.

“These stories hadn’t been told,” Olson said.

When she moved to the city, Olson began writing the book that she had been looking for, one that would show Chicago’s cultural importance in the Modernist movement.

“I wrote the book with a kind of fervor and zeal,” Olson said. “My really big contribution is illuminating the lives of the literary women who were important to the cultural infrastructure of the city.”

Olson said that several factors contributed to Chicago being a fertile ground for the cultural contribution to

Realism as ‘experiment’

A strain of “social realism” runs through the Modernist movement in Chicago, Olson said. “It was tied to social movement, social change.”

Depicting the social conditions of the city, without beautifying them, was a push for reform.

“Realism is its own radical experiment,” Olson said.

Olson’s Creative Living presentation will lean on the visual. Speaking from slides, maps, and images of the works and figures who created them, Olson will give her audience background on the writers and artists while explaining the overall sweep of the book, from the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair to mid-century.

“I hope that whatever I say leads [the audience] back to read the work of some of these writers.” she said.

For Olson herself, there’s more to discover. She’s particularly intrigued by the world of dance during the same period.

“I am continuing to write about Chicago,” Olson said. “The book is just a beginning.”

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American high school and even junior high school students learn something of the Harlem Renaissance, the 20-year period after World War I when African-American literature, painting, music, and theater exploded with creativity in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City.

Lesser known and long unchronicled has been the Chicago Renaissance. The city’s literature and art that date from the period Liesl between the 1893 Olson Columbian Exposition and the mid-20th century made Chicago the center of the Modernist movement, argues Liesl Olson, director of Chicago Studies at the Newberry Library. Olson, the author of 2017’s “Chicago Renaissance: Literature and Art in the Midwest Metropolis,” will appear at the Woodstock Fine Arts Association’s Creative Living Series on March 19 to discuss how Chicago’s writers and artists shaped Modernism’s cultural landscape.

In a phone interview, Olson said that Modernism could be broadly defined as an “embrace of the new” that took place in the first half of the 20th century. That “new” included experimental forms and styles in art and literature; the revolutionary political systems of socialism and communism; and stateof-the-art technology and communication. In the case of Chicago literature, Olson said, writers rejected the “genteel literary language from old Europe.”

Some Chicago authors from the period and their works are well-known.

Olson pointed to Upton Sinclair’s “The Jungle,”which exposed the nauseating conditions in Chicago’s meat-packing plants; Richard Wright’s “Native

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The McHenry County Historical Society presents “Picture Postcards: The Happy Invention” at 4 p.m. on Monday, March 23, at the Society’s museum (6422 Main St., Union) presented by Katherine Hamilton-Smith. In America, the first picture postcards were printed for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, making Illinois the

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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Transactions filed in the McHenry County Recorder’s Office from Feb. 24 to March 3.

■ Residence at 420 Saint John’s Road, Unit B, Woodstock, was sold by Gregory P. Konopka, Woodstock, to Demetrio Barrera and Celia Barrerra, Woodstock, for $92,500.

■ Vacant land, 5.5 acres, at Lot 018 Raycraft Road, Woodstock, was sold

by Mark D’Adamo, Lake Barrington, to U.S. Capital Holdings LP, Chicago, for $60,000.

■ Residence at 1048 Saint John’s Road, Woodstock, was sold by Donald R. Johnson, Crystal Lake, to Alberto Garcia, Woodstock, for $202,500.

■ Residence at 156 Bagley St., Woodstock, was sold by Russell L. and Donna J. Freeman, Woodstock, to Diana King, Woodstock, for $29,000.

■ Residence at 720 Margaret Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Jon S. and Barbara C. Sedgwick, Greenfield, Wis., to Ryan Travis George, for $257,000.

■ Retail establishment at 114 N. Benton St., Woodstock, was sold by The Dan R. Gould and Cheryl A. Gould Family Trust, Woodstock, to Benton Street Soul LLC,

Woodstock, for $357,500.

■ Residence at 673 Silver Creek Road, Woodstock, was sold by Bruce Emling, Lake In The Hills, to Mary Kingzette, Woodstock, for $135,000.

■ Residence at 8518 Richmond Road, Wonder Lake, was sold by Joshua Hein, Wonder Lake, to Michelle L. Scott, Wonder Lake, for $131,500.

■ Residence at 2430 Verdi St., Woodstock, was sold by Maples At The Sonatas LLC, Burr Ridge, to Harry M. and Carol L. Schultz, Woodstock, for $296,861.

■ Farm at 14413 U.S. Highway 14, Woodstock, was sold by Eric Miller and Emily Miller, Wheaton, to Shawn Tillman, Woodstock, for $320,000.

■ Residence at 721 Division St., Woodstock, was sold by The Cervantes Family Trust, Woodstock, to Daniel Ewing, Woodstock, for $119,000.

■ Residence at 1430 W. Longwood Drive, Bull Valley, was sold by Michael R. Lesinski, Richmond, to Gary L. Phelps, Bull Valley, for $610,000.

■ Residence at 121 E. Beech Ave.,

Woodstock, was sold by Habitat for Humanity of McHenry County, McHenry, to Thomas J. and Judith S. Fleming,

Woodstock, for $140,000.

■ Residence at 2039 Aspen Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Elm Street Homes LLC, El Segundo, Calif., to Victor M. Ortiz, Woodstock, for $193,000.

■ Residence at 12417 Cooney Drive, Woodstock, was sold by The James J. Donnelly Living Trust and The Barbara Donnelly Living Trust, Huntley, to Ronald Scott Slick, Woodstock, for $220,000.

■ Residence at 10530 Shelley Court, Woodstock, was sold by Donald E. Meyer, Bull Valley, to John C. Gianopulos, Bull Valley, for $375,000.

■ Residence at 723 W. Donovan Ave., Woodstock, was sold by William T. Duero, Crystal Lake, to Flor G. Calleja Cruz, Woodstock, for $152,000.

■ Vacant land, approximately 4 acres, on Thompson Road, Woodstock, was sold by The Wayne and Mildred Colahan Living Trust, Santa Barbara, Calif., to 4821 Cortland LLC, Chicago, for $30,000.

■ Residence at 426 N. Hill St., Woodstock, was sold by Gabriel Casey Dillon and Margaret Jennifer Dillon, Woodstock, to Peter J. Bowes, Woodstock, for $165,000.

■ Residence at 419 Dacy St.,

Woodstock, was sold by Marilou Wett, Wonder Lake, to Elias E. Alanis, Woodstock, for $147,900.

■ Residence at 5509 Queen Anne Road, Woodstock, was sold by The Estate of Leonard W. Benson, Woodstock, to Maria G. Jimenez, Woodstock, for $243,000.

■ 55 parcels of vacant land in Woodstock (Die Cast site) were sold by Chicago Trust Co., Chicago, to City of Woodstock, Woodstock, for $1,500,000.

■ Residence at 1651 Ash Ave., Woodstock, was sold by The Robert and Beverly Rhead Joint Declaration of Revocable Trust, Belvidere, to Emmanuel E. Okwong, Woodstock, for $215,000.

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Kim Keefe and Team Open Doors were honored for top volume and transactions in Woodstock during a Feb. 18 dinner to recognize achievements by Keefe Real Estate agents in 2019.

The event for the Southern Wisconsin/Northern Illinois business brought together nearly 80 sales agents and associates at the Grand Geneva Resort.

Tom Keefe, president and CEO of Keefe Real Estate, reported the company closed out the 2010s with “one of our best years on record.”

“After having survived The Great Recession in the early 2010’s and then various disruptions in our industry in the middle part of the decade, I am very proud of our entire team for not only their sales accomplishments, but also for everything they do in our community,” Keefe said.

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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 14TH DISTRICT

Seven Republicans seek the nominaton to challenge incumbent Democrat Lauren Underwood on Nov. 3; vote for one

Sue Rezin

Age: 57 Vocation: Illinois state senator for

nine years; four years in the 1990s as a school board member Public/political experience: Illinois state senator nine years; four years in 1990s as a school board member.

Q: What three steps must the U.S. Congress be willing to take to make the federal government work better for the residents of U.S. House District 14?

A: There are five priorities. 1.

Implement a permanent ban on discrimination against people with preexisting health conditions for getting health coverage. 2. Reduce the price of prescription drugs.

3. Continue to nurture economic growth with continued rolling back of regulation and taxes to keep our economy strong. 4.

Sue Increase borRezin der control by building a wall to help border control agents prevent illegal crossings. 5. Rebuild our aging roads and bridges with a federal infrastructure plan that President Trump strongly supports.

Q: What makes you the candidate best suited to represent the interests of the

residents of the 14th District?

A: As a state senator, I have a record of accomplishment on behalf of those I serve, especially on the issues of healthcare, education, veterans, energy, ethics, elder abuse, and flood prevention and mitigation. On each of these issues that I have been passionate about I can now be more effective by serving in Congress.

Among all the candidates in this Republican primary election for Congress, I am best suited as the nominee because I have won all five of my elections – and three of them were “Tier One” state legislative races and among the most competitive in the state. I defeated an incumbent female Democrat state representative in my

first legislative election.

The Madigan and Cullerton Chicago political machines have spent millions trying to defeat me, and yet I’ve won every time. My primary opponents either have terrible records of losing elections or have never run for office before and thus have never been tested in battle or vetted by opposition campaigns.

Going against the Madigan and Cullerton political machines as I have done repeatedly is the nearest thing to what the Republican nominee for Congress will face next fall as we run to defeat incumbent Democratic Lauren Underwood.

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The Woodstock Independent emailed short questionnaires to candidates in contested local races to solicit information that might help voters. Candidates who responded have their replies and photos printed in this voters guide.

Candidates were asked to limit their responses to 200 words for each question. Some responses have been edited for length.

Responses are printed in the order in which the candidates appear on the ballot.

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Catalina Lauf

Age: 26 Vocation: Consultant, Body Worn

Gear

Public/political experience:

Appointed by President Trump in 2018 to serve as a special adviser to U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington D.C.

Q: What three

steps must the U.S. Congress be willing to take to make the federal government work better for the residents of U.S. House District 14?

Catalina Lauf

A: Champion Your Constituents, Not Play Party Lines: We must demand that our representative be servant leaders, listen to all their constituents, and champion kitchen table issues at home, not cater to their party leaders in Washington.

In 2016, the constituents of IL 14 voted for President Trump, yet Lauren Underwood voted in favor of impeachment. Democrats’ dislike for the president and his administration outweighs their duty and ability to work across the aisle. Furthermore, the politicizing of issues such as immigration keeps both sides from having productive conversations and achieving reform.

2. Lead by Example: The rhetoric put out by Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, including when she called all Republicans racist and sexist, is offensive. That’s not how we talk to each other here in IL 14. Great people from both sides of the aisle make up our community. We need to focus on what unites us, not divides us.

3. Cut Spending, Lower Taxes: Illinoisans do not feel heard. We are overtaxed at our State and local levels. Congress should work to provide economic relief federally by fighting for legislation that cuts taxes, deregulates and fosters an economic environment in which all Americans have the opportunity to thrive.

Q: What makes you the candidate best

suited to represent the interests of the residents of the 14th District?

A: I was born and raised in this

district. My mother came her legally from Guatemala in search of a better life. My father is a small business

owner. Together, they built their American Dream in Woodstock.

I’m the direct product of their hard work and sacrifice. Today, I see that American Dream under attack by the young progressive far leftists in Congress that think more government is the answer. They push for things like Medicare for All, a Green New Deal, and other socialist policies, all at the expense of our freedoms and our pocketbooks. It’s time Republicans focus on the future. After spending five years in the private sector, I was appointed by President Trump to serve in his administration.

I am an advocate for the America First agenda, a strong proponent of our constitutional rights, and most importantly, I am the changing face and fresh perspective for our party.

Our districts are changing, and in order for our party to evolve and stay competitive, we must have new ideas and new people to carry the torch forward. As the left goes further left, it is time we focus on the future to preserve Freedom and the incredible ideals our country was founded up.

Jerry Evans

Age: 36 Vocation: Owner and founder of Jerry

Evans School of Music

Public/political experience: None

Q: What three steps must the U.S. Con-

gress be willing to take to make the federal government work better for the residents of U.S. House District 14?

A: On my website, www.jerryevansforcongress, I’ve actually published the top five issues I plan to address for the 14th District. If I were to pick three, they would be lower taxes, healthJerry Evans care reform, and protecting the unborn. Taxes on the middle class and small businesses can and must be lowered. Healthcare costs are not affordable, which is why my plan focuses on free market solutions to lower costs. Lastly, an unborn child is a person, and I will fight to protect it’s right to life. Check out my website for more details!

Q: What makes you the candidate best suited to represent the interests of the residents of the 14th District?

A: It is absolutely essential to

take back the 14th District, support President Trump in Congress, and accurately represent the values and beliefs of the 14th District. Our current representative does not fit the values of the district. I believe I am best suited for this task because I am a true political outsider, a small businessman, and a millennial candidate with a strong record of accomplishment. In addition, I believe we need more honesty and transparency in politics, which is why since day one of my campaign I’ve had my values on display, and I’m the only candidate who has published lengthy solutions to key issues. Check them out at jerryforcongress.com. I’m pro-life, I’m a Christian, and I’m a man of God who truly believes in service.

Jim Oberweis

Age: 73 Vocation: Chairman, Oberweis Dairy Public/political experience: Cur-

rently serving as state senator in the 25th District

Q: What three steps must the U.S. Con-

gress be willing to take to make the federal government work better for the residents of U.S. House District 14?

A: The most important steps the next congressman from the 14th District can take to make government work better are to advocate for the values of the people of this district, to be willing to work in a bipartisan way to solve the big Jim picture problems Oberweis facing the nation, and to fight for real reforms such as term limits.

I am most equipped to represent the values of this district because I have lived here. I have raised a family here, and I have built successful businesses here. I know the people of the 14th District, and they know I will be an effective and tireless advocate for them.

In addition, I will be willing to work with Democrats to solve problems. The partisanship we see from Rep. Underwood is not productive.

As Ronald Reagan said, “There is no limit to the amount of good you can do if you don’t care who gets the credit.” We could solve a lot of problems if more lawmakers adopted Reagan’s philosophy.

Finally, I will fight for the kind of transformative reforms we need, such as a Balanced Budget

Amendment and term limits to reduce federal government intrusions in our daily lives.

Q: What makes you the candidate best suited to represent the interests of the residents of the 14th District?

A: I am the only elected official who lives in the 14th Congressional District. I have extensive experience in the private sector, and I have a proven track record of creating thousands of jobs. Under my leadership, Oberweis Dairy has grown from a small home-delivery company with one ice cream store and 50 employees to 43 ice cream stores and restaurants with more than 1,200 employees. I also started Oberweis Asset Management and built it to nearly $1 billion in assets under management before turning it over to my son.

In addition, I bring to the table real experience in public policy by serving in the Illinois State Senate since 2013. I have worked with Democrats and Republicans on major policy issues at the state level. I currently serve as the minority whip. I know how to work across the aisle to get things done just like I did with the legislation to increase the speed limit on interstate highways from 65 mph to 70 mph. The experience of serving in the Illinois Senate will be invaluable while serving in Congress.

James T. ‘Jim’ Marter

Age: 57 Vocation: Software consultant /entre-

preneur and business owner with 34 years’ experience in information technology, project management, and business process implementation Public/political experience: Kendall County Republican Party chairman; Illinois Conservatives Union-Executive Committee and the Illinois Center Right Coalition, Steering Committee; 2016 Republican primary U.S. Senate candidate; Kendall County coordinator of Jeanne Ives for Governor James T. ‘Jim’ campaign Marter

Q: What three steps must the U.S. Con-

gress be willing to take to make the federal government work better for the residents of U.S. House District 14?

A: 1) Cut taxes, programs and unnecessary bureaucracies; 2) Eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse; 3)

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A: I’m a leader you can trust, with

global experience in international business and manufacturing. I am an entrepreneur and small-business owner who meets with workers on the factory line, in warehouses, labs, and meets with executives in the boardroom.

I love America and treasure our freedoms, Constitution, and our republican form of government

Age: 55 Vocation: Businessman Public/political experience: Zero. I

am a political outsider.

Q: What three steps must the U.S. Con-

gress be willing to take to make the federal government work better for the residents of U.S. House District 14?

A: First, we

need term limits to get rid of career politicians in both parties.

We need more political outTed siders with real Gradel world experience that will get things done in Washington, D.C. Second, we need to support

Q: What makes you the candidate best suited to represent the interests of the residents of the 14th District?

A: I haven’t spent a career in Springfield or Washington, D.C. I’m a political outsider, not a politician. I never thought I would run for office before. I’ve spent the past 30 years building a business, raising a family, and coaching youth sports in our community. The residents of the 14th District are looking for someone like President Trump. Someone who’s spent their career in business, not politics. Like Trump, they are looking for an outsider, not a career politician. I’m the only candidate running who is a successful businessman and political outsider who will get things done.

Anthony Catella

Age: 49 Vocation: While I’ve been working

the past three years as a store clerk, I believe my vocation consists of a calling to the Christian ministerial service. I served as a Catholic priest for five years in a diocese; before that I served in the Army MP Corps. I am also qualified by the Army to be an Army chaplain.

Public/political experience: Election judge and precinct committeeman;

Q: What three steps must the U.S. Con-

gress be willing to take to make the federal government work better for the residents of U.S. House District 14?

A: 1) balance the federal budget; 2) allow the president to veto only the parts of a revenue bill that would be too wasteful of government funds; and 3) give to private enterprise the freedom to use wealth Anthony to create more Catella wealth; this will provide the stimulus to the economy and give us the prosperity we need in this country to be all we can be.

Q: What makes you the candidate best suited to represent the interests of the residents of the 14th District?

A: I have served as a soldier and a priest, and there are few callings in life as high as these with the possible exception of an elected office, because that is one to which a man or woman of the people is called by the people to serve the people. As a soldier I’ve served the people of the United States, and as a priest I’ve served a portion of God’s people. I can now be a soldier for the 14th district fighting your battles in Congress, and I can bring a pastor’s care to the very real concerns of our people here.

As I see it, my task is to keep our liberty and freedom as strong and vital as it was when the Declaration of Independence was signed and we became 13, and now 50, powerful United States of America! The task I desire to perform is not to make government do the work but to allow us to exercise what we have from God: the dignity and the duty and the right to determine our own destiny.

ILLINOIS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, DISTRICT 63

Two Democats seek the nomination to challenge Republican incumbent Steven Reick; vote for one

Brian Sager

Age: 67 Vocation: Retired college administator Public/political experience:

Woodstock City Council member for all but two years from 1989 to 2005, when I was elected mayor. I will complete my fourth term as mayor in 2021; pastpresident of McHenry County Council of Governments; currently McHenry County representative to the Regional

Transportation Authority.

Q: What three steps must the General

Assembly be willing to take to put Illinois on a path toward fiscal responsibility?

A: First, the General Assembly should take a united stand to support passage of the statewide referendum for a fair or graduated income tax. It would tax those earning lower

incomes at appropriately lower rates and those earning higher incomes at appropriately higher rates and increase state tax revenues. Further, it would do so on a marginal basis.

The income tax is a stable, foundational, primary source of state revenue and, fairly applied, will allow us to address the priority needs of educational funding and pension obligations and reduce the current,

extremely high reliance on property taxes.

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Q: What makes you the candidate best suited to represent the interests of the residents of the 14th District?

Ted Gradel

President Trump’s agenda. We need to make the Trump tax cuts permanent and end taxpayer-funded benefits for criminal illegal aliens.

Finally, we need to break up the Madigan-Pritzker machine that’s crippling our state with tax hikes and corruption. I will oppose the Madigan-Pritzker tax hike that would destroy jobs in our state and will fight to freeze property taxes here in Illinois. President Trump’s tax cuts have made America competitive again, which is why I will advocate to make those permanent. We need to create the same competitive environment here in Illinois and end the destructive, job-killing policies pushed by Springfield politicians.

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Balanced budget process and Constitutional Amendment Unleash the economy by eliminating regulations, lower taxes on individuals and businesses by implementing a 10 percent flat tax on both.

Repeal the unconstitutional and unAffordable Care Act, thereby repealing the largest tax increase in American history. End both unnecessary and unconstitutional bureaucracies and functions of government, end the vast majority of foreign aid, cut the size and scope of the federal government, pass a real balanced budget and a BBA. Eliminate the regressive tax code and nearly all of the income tax regulations and most of the IRS, significantly reduce the size and scope and its authority. I will be relentless in the pursuit of cutting the size and scope of spending and “big” government in Washington, eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse from government and cutting government bureaucracy and agencies, which are neither necessary at the federal level nor constitutional. Stop giving our treasury to foreign countries, crony capitalists, and end the “corporate welfare.” I applaud President Trump and rolling back regulations, at an astonishing rate, thereby unleashing the economy.

which must be defended by every generation. I will join the House Freedom Caucus, like Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan; support President Trump; put America first; stand and fight for your Second Amendment rights; respect our flag, defend our Constitution; fight for conservative pro-life and pro-family values; and support term limits.

I will secure the border, support immigration limits, block immigrants from terrorist states, eliminate sanctuary cities.

Life, religious liberty, faith in God, fellowship, and family are the most important things to me. My beautiful wife, Jill, and I have been married 34 years, we are blessed with our four children and our first granddaughter!

I’ve served my communities more than 25 years as a Scout Leader, an age-group swimming coach, and a youth basketball coach. I’ve served as a precinct committeeman and Republican Party chairman of Kendall County, working hard for many Republicans.

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should be dedicated to our priority obligations.

Third, the General Assembly should prioritize economic growth and development.

One of the best ways to re-invigorate the economy is to invest in industries with potential Brian for job creation.

Sager The General Assembly, through bipartisan effort and consensus, should pass the Clean Energy Jobs Act and support high-speed internet infrastructure improvements, both of which would create jobs and investment in the state.

Q: What in your personal, professional and political experience makes you the candidate best suited to represent the interests of the residents of House District 63?

A: I am running for the General

Assembly because I believe we need honest, ethical individuals representing us at all levels of government. I also believe we need elected officials willing to step away from extreme partisanship and work together to address the needs of our state

and country in a kinder, mutually respectful, collaborative manner. We have successfully done that in Woodstock, and I want to boldly carry that message to Springfield as representative of the 63rd District.

Throughout my tenure in McHenry County, I have become acquainted with the residents, businesses, agencies and organizations of the district; have become well-versed in the needs, interests and issues of the district; and have worked with the community-at-large to derive consensus and resolution on how to approach priorities. Collectively, we must reenforce our commitment to state funding of education at the K-12, college and university levels and reduce the heavy reliance on local property taxes; meet the state’s obligation to fund pension systems; support agriculture as the state’s largest industry; prioritize mental health care and addiction services; and invest in clean energy, infrastructure and high-speed internet, all with potential to create jobs and increase investment in our state and local communities.

Peter Janko

Age: 67 Vocation: Telecommunications design

and engineering/architectural preservation and restoration Public/political experience: State Democratic Central Committeeman for 14th Congressional District; Board of Directors, Preservation Trades Network; former commissioner, McHenry

County Historic Preservation Commission; co-founder, Medicare for All Northern Illinois

constituents.

Q: What three steps must the General

Assembly be willing to take to put Illinois on a path toward fiscal responsibility?

Q: What in your personal, professional and political experience makes you the candidate best suited to represent the interests of the residents of House District 63?

A: We need to adopt a progressive income tax. It is much more fair than what we have now. 97 percent of McHenry Country residents will see their taxes reduced Peter or stay about the same. We are one of Janko only a handful of states that do not have a progressive income tax. b) We need to change the tax structure to be much friendlier to small, family-owned businesses. Currently, big businesses are getting big tax breaks while at same time trying to eliminate thousands of jobs through off-shoring and automation. Small businesses, the real job creators, get buried by paperwork and spend a disproportionate percentage of income in taxes and providing benefits for their employees. c) We need to curtail wasting money on sweetheart deals and pork-barrel projects. I see too many projects of questionable benefit being advanced for political reasons and/or indirect financial gain for the politicians pushing those projects rather than true need by

A: I have been an activist for five decades, continuously working toward government that works to improve the lives of its people – from the civil rights movement, to labor, to environmentalism. The desire to work for the benefit of the common man and woman hasn’t faded.

We need to break up the “old boys” network that makes meaningful reform nearly impossible. We must stop electing career politicians who only care about their own selfinterests and elect people who are from working families, that understand our needs, to be our voice in Springfield, I am not a career politician. My first run for office was in 2018, when I decided to run for Democratic State Central Committeeman to give me more of a voice in Springfield to advocate for local issues. Since being elected, I have used my influence as our elected State Central committeeman to good use. My advocacy played a key role in securing $275 million dollars in state funding to establish Chicago-to-Rockford Amtrak passenger service, which will bring good-paying jobs to McHenry as well as pave the way for Metra service to Huntley and Marengo.

MCHENRY COUNTY BOARD, DISTRICT 6

Three Republicans seek two nominations; vote for two. Democrats Nancy Glissman and Larry Spath are uncontested

Dan Bertrand

Age: 63 Vocation: Retired superintendent of

Marengo Community High School District 154 Public/political experience: None

Q: What are the

three most important actions the County Board can take to make McHenry County a better place to live and do business?

Dan Bertrand

A: Control taxes and fees, incentives to attract more businesses and industry to our county, eliminate partisan politics at the county level, and focus on what is best for our citizens.

Q: What in your personal, professional, and political experience makes you someone voters can trust to make the right decisions for McHenry County?

Q: What are the three most important actions the County Board can take to make McHenry County a better place to live and do business?

A: I am a non-partisan, professional, open-minded individual who is highly educated with a doctoral degree. I have no further political aspirations. I am running for the County Board as a means to continue my interest in being a public servant and to serve and represent the interests of the residents of District 6.

A: McHenry County must continue to seek ways to control spending. Reducing spending and lowering the tax levy will enable business owners Tracie and residents the Von Bergen means to stay in McHenry County.

It is critical for the McHenry County Board to encourage responsible economic growth. By doing so, it can help ease the tax burden on current business owners and residents, increase jobs and income throughout the entire county.

Tracie Von Bergen

Age: 46 Vocation: Self-employed farmer, Von

Bergen’s Country Market

Public/political experience:

Hebron Township assessor since 1999

I believe it is important for the the County Board to work together.

Understanding that each district faces its own set of challenges, each board member should educate themselves with those diverse challenges.

I will work to understand and find solutions facing the entire county.

Q: What in your personal, professional, and political experience makes you someone voters can trust to make the right decisions for McHenry County?

A: My experience as a farmer, smallbusiness owner and long-time resident of McHenry County makes me a candidate who will work hard to ensure voters will be heard. I have many years of community involvement and leadership experience that presently includes treasurer of the Woodstock Farmers Market. Currently serving Please see District 6 Page 19

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as the Hebron Township assessor, I maintain an open, transparent office that works with taxpayers to ensure they are treated fairly. I believe McHenry County is a wonderful place to live and visit and will do my best to find solutions to the many issues facing our county.

Age: 58 Vocation: Owner of Nutri Life Pet

Food

Public/political experience: Grafton Township supervisor 2013-2017; McHenry County Board member District 6, 2016-present

A: We must continue to reduce property James A. taxes while creKearns ating a sustainable level of service for the residents of McHenry County. We should promote economic business growth by continuing to improve the I.T. broadband, county road and bridge infrastructure along Route 23, Randall Road, and throughout all of McHenry County. The county must help to alleviate home and property flooding by working with organizations such as the Farm Bureau, conservation district, and municipalities to help reactivate drainage districts to eliminate drainage problems by clearing clogged waterways thus improving our land values and increasing agriculture

A: I am running for re-election for McHenry County Board member in District 6.

A lifelong resident of Huntley, my wife of 34 years (Dacia) and I raised three children. ... My wife and I founded and run a successful pet food company within McHenry County with distribution to 30 states.

In 2015 we created Lovey’s Foundation in memory of our daughter, Jennifer, to provide help to various pet rescues and shelters.

In 2013 I was elected Grafton Township supervisor, and along with the newly elected Board of Trustees, I led the township to cut duplicated services and cost and eliminated a $500,000 debt left by the previous administration. In 2017 I left Grafton Township with $700,000 surplus and we cut the tax levy by 10 percent.

I am proud of the legacy left behind, and Grafton Township has continued to cut the tax levy by 10 percent each year.

Since December 2016 to present, I have been a District 6 member of the McHenry County Board. It is documented in the board minutes that I have always insisted that we permanently cut the tax levy in a sustainable manner and not abate taxes.

I am an independent thinker who places the priorities of the people over my own.

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Three Republicans seek the nomination; vote for one

Angela Marie Byrnes

Age: 38 Vocation: I am a registered nurse and

currently serve as a vice president at the largest nonprofit hospice organization in Illinois.

Public/political experience: This is my first time running for an elected office.

Q: In November, voters will decide whether to make the McHenry County coroner an appointee of the County Board

rather than an elected position.

Which do you prefer, and why?

A: It is important for the coroner’s office to remain an elected Angela Marie position. The Byrnes coroner should remain free of undue influence and answer to voters, not to politicians, in

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Q: What are the three most important actions the County Board can take to make McHenry County a better place to live and do business?

Q: What in your personal, professional, and political experience makes you someone voters can trust to make the right decisions for McHenry County?

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James A. Kearns

production. McHenry County must support the mental health organizations to lower the opioid crises and to support the increasing senior population. The County Board has promised to add a memory care unit to Valley High by adding a 25-bed unit to the existing facility. I would like to see the project begin soon.

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Jim Kearns Please Vote Vote for for Jim Jim Kearns Kearns on in the Please the March March 17th 17th Republican Republican Primary Primary I am a lifelong resident I am a lifelong residentofofMcHenry McHenryCounty.

County. II and and My My wife (Dacia) of 34 years, have raised three children and wife (Dacia) of 34 years, have raised three children and are proud Grandparents of two Grandchildren (soon to be are proud Grandparents of two Grandchildren (soon to be three), all residing in McHenry County. My children and I three), all residing within McHenry County.

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In 2015, to memorialize our distribution late daughter, within McHenry County with in Jennifer, 30 States.we In created Foundation provide Jennifer, help to various pet 2015, to Lovey’s memorialize our latetodaughter, we created rescues Foundation and shelters.toMcHenry County is a great to Lovey’s provide help to various petplace rescues live, work, and raise a family. and shelters. McHenry County is a great place to live, work,

I amraise an independent thinker who places the priorities and a family. of the people over my I currently holdthe the priorities position I am an independentown. thinker who places of Chairman of the McHenry County Transportation of the people over my own. I currently hold the position Committee and Chairman of the Storm Water of Chairman of the McHenry County Transportation Commission of McHenry County. I am not afraid to stand for what is good for the Committee and Chairman thebow Storm Water Commission McHenry County Residents and willofnot to threats and pressureofplaced uponCounty.

CountyI am not afraid to stand for what is good for the County Residents and will not bow to Board members by self-serving politicians. threats and pressure placed upon County Board members by self-serving politicians.

As a county board member, I will continue to lead with honesty and integrity by As a county board member, I will continue to lead with honesty and integrity by working in a transparent manner with all government bodies to increase business/ working in a transparent manner with all government bodies to increase business/ economic growth and develop infrastructure with attention to lowering taxes. economic infrastructure with attention to lowering taxes.

McHenry McHenrygrowth Countyand must alleviate property flooding.

My efforts will includeCounty jointly must alleviate flooding. will include jointly working with the Farm working withproperty the Farm Bureau,My theefforts Conservation District, and Municipalities to reactivate drainage districts eliminate drainageto problems clearing clogged Bureau; Conservation District,toand Municipalities reactivate by drainage districts to waterwaysdrainage thus improving home values andwaterways increasingthus agriculture production. eliminate problemsour by clearing clogged improving our home McHenry County agriculture must support all Mental Health organizations, the values and increase production.

McHenry County must supportreduce all Mental opioid crisis and focus on current mental health issues.

I always have, and always Health organizations while addressing the needs of our growing Senior population will, support our Senior Citizens by addressing their concerns while fighting to and also continue to lower the opioid crisis and focus on other mental health issues. permanently lower the tax levy.

I find great satisfaction in working on behalf of the citizens of McHenry County I find great satisfaction in working on behalf of the citizens of McHenry County and and in creating an effective, cost efficient form of government that serves the people in creating an effective, cost efficient form of government that serves the people while aiming to permantly lower the County Tax Levy. This is why I am running for while aiming to Permanently Lower the County Tax Levy. This is why I am running re-election to McHenry County Board district 6. 6. for re-election to McHenry County Board District

I ask for your vote in the March 17th Republican Primary.

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order to maintain the integrity of the justice system. Voters should have a better understanding of the plan presented by [County Chairman] Mr. Franks to create a medical examiner system in our county as well as the role of the coroner. First, one of the most important responsibilities of the coroner is to run the internal operations of their office. Most physicians do not run the operations of their office, but rather hire leadership to do so. I ask why Mr. Franks feels the county should hire a costly “medical examiner” to perform operations for the office. ... Per state statute, a coroner cannot perform autopsies in the county they are appointed in, therefore, the county would still need to continue to contract a medical examiner to perform autopsies on an as needed basis. In Illinois, a coroner is more operational, therefore negating the need for the coroner to be a forensic pathologist, or medical examiner.

As stated, appointing a medical examiner would be costly. For example, the medical examiners in Cook County make $220k to $296k per year.

care for patients and their families going through one of the most difficult times of their life. ... Finally, I also have training specific to death investigation. ... It is extremely important that the coroner understands how to appropriately care for the deceased and survivors, as well as how to appropriately work a possible crime scene.

Michael R. Rein

Age: 55 Vocation: Doctor of Chiropractic Public/political experience: Bach-

elor of Science in human biology, Associate of Sciences; medicolegal and forensic death investigation certifications; former McHenry County Board member; Republican precinct committeeman; board member, Woodstock Chamber of ComMichael R. merce; Moose Rein International member; former president, McHenry County Alumni Association.

Q: State law provides no professional qualifications for a coroner. What in your personal, professional, and political experience makes you the best candidate to be McHenry County coroner?

Q: In November, voters will decide whether to make the McHenry County coroner an appointee of the County Board rather than an elected position. Which do you prefer, and why?

A: I have the training and experience necessary to address the issues that have been reported to be deficient in the coroner’s office. I have been working in healthcare for 20 years and am going on my 12th year as a registered nurse. I have worked in emergency room nursing, forensic nursing, hospice, and nursing leadership. The emergency room taught me how to work in high-stress situations and navigate emotionally challenging situations with patients and families, while exposing me to caring for patients with everything from lacerations to cardiac arrest and trauma.

My training and experience as a forensic nurse taught me the importance of comprehensive evidence collection, crime scene preservation, objective reporting, and effective communication during traumatic events. Forensic nursing allowed me to care for victims, of all ages, who were sexually assaulted and abused and taught me the importance of thoroughly collecting both internal and external evidence from victims while maintaining professionalism, compassion, and empathy.

As a hospice nurse, I am honored to

A: I believe that the coroner’s position should stay as an elected position and the best way for our citizens to decide who should represent them as McHenry County coroner. The coroner’s office is a separation of powers from the state’s attorney, and the sheriff or law enforcement. Just like we have the three branches of government, we have the three levels of separation in regards to a death. In the event of a natural, unnatural or suspicious death, the coroner has the responsibility to determine, independent of the other offices, the cause and manner of death. They must remain impartial with no pressure from any outside influences. Each elected office has their own specific duties during all causes of death. Bureau County, in Illinois, did appoint their coroner for 24 years but realized that this was not the best system and went back to an elected coroner in 2012. The Illinois Coroner and Medical Examiners Association, which is a bipartisan organization, gave their opinion stating that the best way to keep separation of powers during death investigation is to have a coroner’s office

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elected by the citizens, and I agree with them.

Q: State law provides no professional qualifications for a coroner. What in your personal, professional, and political experience makes you the best candidate to be McHenry County coroner?

likelihood, that the coroner’s office will become unduly influenced by politics.

In brief, a pitfall exists that the coroner could become a patronage position.

Given the very serious, sensitive and sometimes emotionally disturbing matters the coroner must face, it is critically important that Mark Justen a non-partisan, highly qualified professional hold the position.

Clearly, our democratic system works best when candidates present themselves and their credentials to the voters. That is, as distinct from important decisions being made by a small group of partisan individuals.

The collective wisdom of the voters and taxpayers in our community has proven to be the tried and true method for selecting the most highly qualified individual to hold the independent and critically important position of McHenry County coroner.

Our preference is that the coroner’s office remain an elected position.

Q: In November, voters will decide whether to make the McHenry County coroner an appointee of the County Board rather than an elected position. Which do you prefer, and why?

A: In simple terms, it is undesirable to create the possibility, if not the

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Age: 66 Vocation: Funeral director/business

executive

Public/political experience:

Numerous civic, service, and faithbased organizations; have been active as a firefighter, part of the Illinois Disaster Management Group, Emergency Medical Technician. Never held political office, a benefit to bring objective, professional management to the coroner’s office.

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Q: State law provides no professional qualifications for a coroner. What in your personal, professional, and political experience makes you the best candidate to be McHenry County coroner?

A: The challenges of being both a businessman, as well as a Death Care Professional, requires an unusually high level of emotional stamina.

My direct experience, under sometimes challenging and often demanding circumstances where lives have been lost, has strengthened my resolve to serve others. At this point in my career I am prepared and well equipped to take on the responsibility of establishing organizational stability and bringing our coroner’s office up to professional standards.

After almost four decades operating a successful multi-location enterprise I humbly suggest that I am the candidate most qualified to upgrade coroner’s office outdated systems and procedures.

My experience dealing with the loss of life, in combination with my practical business acumen along with my experience working with law enforcement, medical professionals, governmental officials and private citizens from all walks of life, will support me in the work I will be doing on behalf of the citizens of McHenry County.

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A: I am the only candidate that holds 2 Medicolegal and Forensics Death Investigation Certifications that are held by coroners and medical examiners. A Bachelor in Human Biology and Doctor of Chiropractic, I have over 6000 hours of academic and clinical training. This is including but not limited to Human Anatomy/Diseases/ Pathologies, to properly diagnose and give successful treatment outcomes.

I have studied thousands of X-rays/ MRIs over my medical career. Having almost 20 years of experience in the medical field, I passed multiple national boards to become licensed in the state of Illinois. Under the Medical Practice Act of Illinois, I am held to the same standards as an MD and a DO. With the increased use of opioids, fentanyl, heroin and now vaping, we must try to curb these senseless deaths in our community. While serving on the County Board, I worked with the McHenry County drug coordinator on numerous occasions to find trends in drug-related deaths. Suicides continue to increase among children under 18 and among veterans. Having worked with our McHenry County Mental Health coordinator, I believe in finding those general causes and helping find the resources they need that are impacting people with mental health issues.

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BALLOT PROPOSITIONS Yes or No

McHenry County County Regional Superintendent of Schools 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?” ___ Yes ___ No

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. ___ Yes ___ No

MARCH 17 PRIMARY ELECTION CANDIDATES FOR WOODSTOCK AREA

President

Democratic 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 Republican Donald J. Trump Roque “Rocky” De La Duente

U.S. Senate

Democratic Richard J. Durbin Republican Mark C. Curran Tom Tarter Casey Chlebek Peggy Hubbard Robert Marshall

Congress, District 6 Democratic Sean Casten Republican Jeanne Ives Gordon J. Kinzler

Congress, District 14 Democratic Lauren Underwood Republican Sue Rezin Catalina Lauf Jerry Evans Jim Oberweis James T. “Jim” Marter Ted Gradel Anthony Catella

Illinois House District 63 Democratic Brian Sager Peter Janko Republican Steven Reick

Illinois House District 64 Democratic Leslie Armstrong-McLeod Republican Tom Weber

Illinois House District 66 Democratic Jim Malone Suzanne M. Ness Republican Carolyn Schofield Allen Skillicorn

Circuit Clerk

Democratic Renée M. Overlee Republican Katherine M. Keefe

State’s Attorney Democratic No candidate Republican Patrick Kenneally

County Coroner

Democratic No candidate Republican Angela Marie Byrnes Michael R. Rein Mark Justen

County Auditor

Democratic No candidate Republican Shannon L. Teresi

County Board Chairman Democratic Jack D. Franks Republican Mark Buehler

County Board, District 5 Democratic (vote for 2) Paula Yensen Lynn M. Gray Republican (vote for 2) Michael Skala

County Board District 6 Democratic (vote for 2) Nancy Glissman Larry Spaeth Republican (vote for 2) Dan Bertrand Tracie Von Bergen James A. Kearns

Campaign signs line the drive off Ware Road where early voters can’t miss them on their way to vote early at the McHenry County Administration Building. Early voting will continue through Monday, with voting hours set for Saturday and Sunday.

Coronavirus interrupts mission

By Sandy Kucharski

SANDY@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM

A long road home

By the time she arranged for flights home, only a handful of airlines were operating. Her itinerary took her from Beijing to connecting flights in Korea, Tokyo, and Honolulu, and finally Chicago.

As she tried to stay current on all the news, her understanding was that all airports were on the same page with precautions and procedures, but she

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While common in countries such as China and Korea, masks are becoming a familiar sight in more public places in the United States. The masks are just one of the preventive measures that people can take to minimize the risk of contracting the coronavirus, now known as COVID-19. soon learned that wasn’t the case.

She went through a screening process in South Korea and Tokyo. Screening consisted of filling out a questionnaire stating what province she had come from. At each airport, the passengers were escorted through a quarantine area where they would show an officer their paperwork. Officers used a body thermometer, scanning each passenger to see whether they had a fever.

If they displayed no symptoms, they were passed through.

“I’d have stayed. I love the Chinese people. I left all my friends there, and I’m hoping they’re all OK.”

- Rachel Trenkler

She noted that all of the airport personnel in South Korea and Tokyo were wearing masks, as were all travelers.

While masks are much more common in the Asian culture - worn as a courtesy when someone is sick or in response to heavy pollution - it was evident that everyone was taking precautions seriously.

On the flight from Tokyo to Honolulu, Trenkler said, an announcement was made that passengers whose travel originated from China should make

themselves known to a flight attendant.

She did that and was given information about the self-quarantine process.

Upon deplaning in Honolulu – now in U.S. territory – she found a much more lax environment. Most of the airport personnel were not wearing masks, and when she told the customs officer that she had traveled from China, the officer’s response was very passive as he waved her right through.

“I thought this was strange,” she said, but at that point she was pretty tired, having traveled for about 30 hours already. “I was grieving [the loss of friends left behind], tired, and frustrated.”

The final leg of her journey was a domestic, direct flight from Honolulu to O’Hare Airport in Chicago. Arriving at Terminal One, she no longer needed to go through customs, so there was no one to check in with. She voluntarily sought out an officer and asked about the contingency plan. She said her request was answered with blank stares.

“It freaked me out,” Trenkler said.

“This is how the virus is being spread.”

The flight attendant on the way to Honolulu said the protocol would be to check with a customs officer in Honolulu and Chicago, and they would give instructions on the proper procedure.

“I don’t know if it was a lack of

information or what,” she said. “I felt really distressed.”

Speaking out

Once she arrived home, she put herself through a self-imposed 14-day quarantine and tried her best to keep her distance from her family, especially her grandmother.

Out of frustration, Trenkler sent an email to the CDC outlining her concerns about the apathy and lack of awareness of proper procedure in the states. She hasn’t heard anything to date.

Despite her concerns with the shortcomings in the U.S. airports she passed through, she pointed out the fact that this strain of the coronavirus does not pose as serious a health risk as the common flu, and the general public with strong, healthy immune systems should remain calm.

Settling back into life in Woodstock, Trenkler is helping her sister, who will get married this summer. She also is working on a master’s degree in applied psychology.

“I’m still praying I get to go back,” she said. “It was a really good job.”

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When it was evident that the coronavirus was approaching epidemic status in China, a Woodstock resident who had been living and working in China was told by her employer that she needed to return to the states for her own safety. But the lack of precautions and safeguards she encountered once she set foot in her homeland left her concerned and uneasy.

Rachel Trenkler, a 2009 Woodstock High School grad, left for China in 2017 and has been working there ever since, helping to convert an orphanage into a Montessori-style school.

About a month ago, the organization that allows her to work in China told her and everyone else who was from the states that they needed to get out of the country. They were advised that the reason for their evacuation was not so much out of fear that they would contract the virus, but because the transportation systems were shutting down and at some point they might become trapped and unable to leave China.

“I wasn’t happy about it,” Trenkler said. She called and talked over her options with her parents, and for her safety she decided to head home.

“I’d have stayed,” she said. “I love the Chinese people. I left all my friends there, and I’m hoping they’re all OK.” She lived in Hebei, a province southwest of Beijing. The virus originated in Hubei, a province located in the middle of the country. She felt safe at the orphanage as it is very secluded, as opposed to the airport, which would mean a lot more exposure.

According to the Center for Disease Control and prevention, COVID-19 is a new disease and they are still learning how it spreads, the severity of illness it causes, and to what extent it may spread in the United States.

CDC recommends avoiding nonessential travel, but if you must: n Avoid contact with sick people. n Avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands. n Cover mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing. n Clean hands often by washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60%–95% alcohol. n Avoid traveling if sick.

If you spent time in an area with widespread, ongoing community COVID-19 spread during the past 14 days, practice social distancing: n Take temperature two times per day and monitor for fever. n Stay home and avoid contact with others for 14 days. n Do not take public transportation. n Avoid crowded places. n Keep your distance from others (about 6 feet).

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Leading and Learning

4-H International Night: ‘You grow as you participate’

By Tricia Carzoli

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Illinois Extension McHenry County 4-H brought culture, customs, and a wealth of information to the McHenry County Fairgrounds Friday night.

The organization held its annual International Night in Building D, where more than a dozen clubs shared their newly acquired knowledge of various countries through project boards, crafts, food, costumes, oral presentations, some nerves, and a lot of excitement. Club participants presented to judges and the general public, whose admission price was a donated nonperishable item to be passed on to a local food pantry.

Among the 4-H ambassadors was Abbie Heidtke, 17, who attends Woodstock High School and has been involved in 4-H since she was 8.

“4-H really helps you develop as a leader,” Abbie said. “You grow as you participate in the organization.

I think this particular 4-H project is great because, while you get to work in groups at school, in 4-H you get to work with people from many different backgrounds.”

Members include students who are homeschooled, some who go to public schools, some to private schools – and of different ages.

“You go from looking to role models to becoming one,” Abbie said. “I remember when I was 8 and it was my first year and I was nervous, and an

Sweden display from Woodstock-based 4-H Woodstock Wannabes.

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Charlotte McMahon Thomas, 9, part of the Woodstock Wannabes club, dressed as St. Lucia when presenting her section of the club’s Sweden study to judge Joe Napolitano.

older girl said, ‘OK, Abbie, it is your turn to talk now.’ And then in my last year, I was the one to guide someone into their turn. It was really special.”

Showing what they learned

Abbie’s excitement was shared by club members who were eager to present what they had learned.

Woodstock Wannabes club member Charlotte McMahon Thomas donned a white dress with a red ribbon to portray St. Lucia from Sweden, trading her Little Miss Woodstock crown for a candlelit one. The saint is credited with having brought Christianity to the country.

“I decided to dress just like her,” Charlotte said. “I just decided to do it because it would be fun.”

Grace Mitchell, 8, who attends Mary

Endres Elementary School, said of her fellow Wannabes member, “We thought she should dress up. We all agreed.” Grace studied the government and religion of Sweden and was full of anticipation as the judges approached.

“We’re ready,” she said.

Nicole Vandewalker, 16, a WHS sophomore, is a member of the 4-H Cougars, who studied Guatemala.

“We chose Guatemala because we wanted to choose something different,” she said. “We usually choose a country that is part of one of our heritages, but Guatemala sounded interesting.”

Their very colorful display included books about the country, a soccer ball, Lego models, and tortilla chips and guacamole.

“I learned that there are over 30 volcanoes in Guatemala, and some are still active,” Nicole said. “There are 17.4 million people in Guatemala and one-third of them are children.” That was some of the information she would share with the judges just moments later.

Eagles are winners

Judges for the evening were Joe

Napolitano, Woodstock’s director of Building and Zoning, and his wife, Mary Jo. Marengo-based club 4-H Eagles – who have a handful of Woodstock members – won first place with their presentation of the country of Japan.

That earned them the opportunity to compete downstate.

Homeschooled student Faith Umland, 10, said the Eagles chose Japan because of a personal experience.

“We had a foreign exchange student come to live with us for three weeks,” she explained. “We learned about the tea ceremony and culture right in our house!”

Her enthusiasm spilled over into learning from others, too.

“International Night is cool because you get to see how people present the information they learned about other countries – and you get to learn about the countries, too,” she said. “I love it!”

4-H welcomes children ages 8 to 18, while children ages 5 to 7 are offered the Clover Bud program. To become a member or a volunteer, call the local office at 815-338-3737.

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Members of the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County pose with city of Woodstock officials after being presented with a proclamation in honor of the organization’s 50th anniversary at the council meeting Feb. 18. The Environmental Defenders partners with the city in many areas of environmental stewardship, from land and water preservation and waste reduction to sustainable energy. The Environmental Defenders celebrated this past Saturday with a special 50th anniversary dinner at McHenry Country Club.

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Members of First Presbyterian Church in Woodstock met last week to create washable sanitary pads for girls in Africa through the Girls 4 Girls Ghana organization.

Dina Amoo (above), a Woodstock nurse, cuts fabric for the project. Amoo’s charity, Girls 4 Girls Ghana, provides education about menstrual health, abstinence, and STD prevention in her home country.

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This Don Peasley photo shows the dedication of Woodstock Moose Lodge in 1957, after its expansion to 20,000 square feet on two levels, just five years after the building opened.

The stage has not changed significantly since that day, and the floor remains the same, highlighted in the bachelor auction scene in 1993’s “Groundhog Day.” In front of an impressive bank of flowers, Moose Gov. Henry Comingore Jr. addresses the crowd.

Woodstock Mayor Jim Cooney is seated to the left of the speaker.

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IN BRIEF ‘Free 4 All’ event March 29 at Unity Spiritual Church It’s like a garage sale, but everything is free!

Unity Spiritual Center Woodstock will host its quarterly “Free 4 All” from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, March 29.

People are urged to bring used items, in good condition, to Unity Spiritual Center Woodstock from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 28, or at 9 a.m., Sunday, March 29, before people come to shop for free items starting at 10.

Nominations being sought for 2020 Woman of the Year The Woodstock Professional and Business Women are accepting nominations until March 20 for the 2020 Woman of the Year Award.

The annual award is given to a woman who lives and/or works in the greater Woodstock area and whose leadership and creativity in cultural, economic development, educational, environmental, human services, or civic endeavors have contributed to enhancing the quality of life in the Woodstock community.

The award will be presented at a reception on Monday, April 20.

Nomination forms may be downloaded at wpbw.org.

For more information, call Doreen Paluch at 815-334-1100.

Woodstock student in choir to perform in South Africa Katy Holub of Woodstock, a music education major at Illinois Wesleyan University, is a member of the school’s Collegiate Choir, making six appearances on the 2020 spring concert tour from Feb. 29 to March 20.

The Collegiate Choir’s itinerary includes performances in South Africa and three Illinois cities, LaGrange, Kankakee, and Bloomington.

In South Africa, the choir will present a joint concert with the University of Stellenbosch Chamber Choir at the renowned Woordfees cultural arts festival in Stellenbosch. The Collegiate Choir is the first American choir to be invited to perform at Woordfees. The choir will present additional concerts in the Cape Town and Stellenbosch areas, including a performance at a rural township school.

30 years ago – 1990

■ The world-renowned Vienna Boys Choir performed at the Woodstock Opera House.

■ The Woodstock High School varsity boys basketball team punched its ticket to the Class AA regional final against Belvidere with a 70-45 win over McHenry.

25 years ago – 1995

■ The townhomes at Hidden Valley, a residential development on Woodstock’s north side, were ready for occupancy.

■ TownSquare Players presented “Lend Me a Tenor” at the Opera House.

20 years ago – 2000

■ Starbucks Coffee Co. signed a lease to open a café at 129 Van Buren St. on the Woodstock Square.

■ Adult & Child Rehab Center was preparing to host a telethon on local cable channels with the goal of raising $108,000.

15 years ago – 2005

■ Woodstock School District 200 and the city of Woodstock differed greatly in their projections of future tax revenue for D-200 schools. The district foresaw a $25.9 million deficit in its operating fund by 2010, while the city said the district would have a surplus of $19.3 million.

10 years ago – 2010

■ Marian Central Catholic High School added lacrosse to its co-curricular offerings, following the sport’s sanctioning by the IHSA as a high school sport for the 2010-11 school year.

■ Home of the Sparrow and Turning Point launched a joint program to provide rent assistance, life skills, and domestic-violence counseling for women and children who experienced past abuse. Two years of funding had been received in a transitional housing grant from the Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women.

■ By defeating Prairie Ridge 56-52, the Marian Central Catholic High School’s varsity boys basketball team (20-9) won the IHSA Class 3A Woodstock North Regional championship. It had been 33 years since the Hurricanes had won a regional boys title. “It feels good,” said Marian coach Curtis Price.

5 years ago – 2015

■ City of Woodstock officials were considering holding a special census in an effort to grain home-rule status. Money for the census, estimated at $120,000,

had been included in the proposed city budget. In Illinois, cities with a population of at least 25,000 automatically secure home rule, freeing the cities from many restrictions placed on them by Illinois law and giving city officials far greater power.

■ Participants in the Woodstock High School Community St. Baldrick’s fundraising shave raised $11,918 for children’s cancer research. Andrea DeSerto raised the most pledges, $2,045; and the Woodstock High School team topped all others, raising $4,335. Nearly 50 heads were shaved.

■ Phyllis Close received the Harold Buschkopf Award given annually by the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Close, who had distributed more than 18,000 teddy bears to children and adults suffering from illness or traumatized by tragic events, had also given thousands of volunteer hours to the chamber, Christmas Clearing House, and Woodstock Professional and Business Women.

■ Author Erane Elizabeth Scully, of Woodstock, turned 90 on Feb. 14. Scully’s two books, “The Carrion Vine” and “Scattered by the Winds of War,” tell of her and her mother’s capture by the Russians during World War II, their years in a Siberian labor camp, and their eventual journey to safer places in Persia, Iraq, and India.

1 year ago – 2019

■ The Woodstock North High School varsity boys basketball team made school history, winning the school’s first IHSA regional basketball championship with a 67-63 victory over Genoa-Kingston.

Senior Ryan Shaffter led the scoring with 27 points, including six 3-pointers. Sophomore Cole Brey had 13, and senior Matt Fallow added 12, shooting 8-for-8 from the free-throw line.

■ Pam Moorhouse was named the 2019 Harold Buschkopf Award winner at the 74th annual Woodstock Chamber of Commerce awards dinner. She was introduced as “the embodiment of involvement and community service.” Napoli Pizza was named Retailer of the Year; Entrepreneur of the Year was Cassandra Vohs-Demann of a Place to Shine Music.

■ Northwood Middle School seventhgrader Bob Gerloff was headed to the 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee in National Harbor, Md. Bob bested 11 area students to become the McHenry County Spelling Bee Champion. It was Bob’s second appearance in the countywide event.

He also competed as a fifth-grader.

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(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: 10 a.m. Sunday ■ 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.

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■ 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 • gfchurch.org Worship: 9 and 10:45 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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March 12, 7 p.m.

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March 22, 2 p.m.

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Notice of Change to DBA Closing the Business Public Notice is hereby given that on FEBRUARY 20, A.D. 2020, a Certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, IL concerning the business known as JOSE LUIS MENDEZ K.L.C. located at 1828 CLAY ST., WOODSTOCK IL 60098 which certificate sets forth the following change: CLOSING THE BUSINESS in the DBA thereof: JOSE LUIS MENDEZ HERNANDEZ 1828 CLAY ST., WOODSTOCK IL 60098.

Dated this 20th day of FEBRUARY, A.D., 2020 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent February 26, 2020, March 4, 2020, March 11, 2020)L11001

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on FEBRUARY 20, 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,

ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on FEBRUARY 24, 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: NEW CHINA located at 3722 W ELM ST. MCHENRY IL 60050. Owner Name & Address: MEI ZHEN YANG 2710 ARBOR DR. MCHENRY IL 60050.

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on FEBRUARY 27, 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: COMPLETE EXTERIOR CONTRACTORS located at 8711 ALDEN RD, WONDER LAKE IL 60097. Owner Name & Address: KYLE AVERKAMP 8711 ALDEN RD, WONDER LAKE IL 60097.

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on FEBRUARY 28, 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: WORK IN PROCESS located at 1711 EDGEWOOD DR., ALGONQUIN IL 60102. Owner Name & Address: SCOTT A. DALE 1711 EDGEWOOD DR., ALGONQUIN IL 60102.

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ASSUMED NAME STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY-IN PROBATE Case No. 20PR000062 In the Matter of the Estate of LLOYD W. MUELLER Deceased CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of LLOYD W. MUELLER Of: CRYSTAL LAKE, IL Letters of office were issued on: 2/27/2020 to: Representative: AMY E. PLACENCIA 772 CONCORD DR. CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014 MATTHEW W. MUELLER 25W067 WINDHAM HILL CT. NAPERVILLE, IL 60540 whose attorney is: WILBRANDT, LAURENCE A 65 S VIRGINIA ST CRYSTAL LAIKE, IL 60014 Claims against the estate may be filed within six months from the date of first publication. Any claim not filed within six months from the date of first publication or claims not filed within three months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditor, whichever is later, shall be barred.

Claims may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court at the McHenry County Government Center, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois, 60098, or with the representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to his attorney within ten days after it has been filed. /s/KATHERINE M KEEFE (Clerk of the Circuit Court) (Published in The Woodstock Independent March 11, 2020)L11008

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ASSUMED NAME Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the Woodstock Cemetery Association will be held on Monday, April 13, 2020, 6:00 p.m. at the Woodstock Public Library, 414 W. Judd Street, Woodstock, Illinois.

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Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given that on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. at Woodstock City Hall, 121 W. Calhoun Street, Woodstock, Illinois, a public hearing will be held before the Woodstock Plan Commission for the purpose of hearing and considering testimony as to the petition of Joseph R. Flowers, owner of JC Heavy Equipment Repair & Welding, for variations from the Woodstock Unified

Development Ordinance Section 13.8.2 Permanent Ground Signs.

The proposed variation is for property located at 740 Washing ton Street, Woodstock, which is owned by Red Dot Storage 78, LLC. Said property has the Property Index Number 13-06-203-041.

If approved, the variations will allow for the placement of a second permanent ground sign, up to 12 square feet in area, on the subject property.

All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing and will be given the opportunity to be heard.

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Notice of Public Hearing Notice is hereby given in compliance with the City of Woodstock Unified Development Ordinance that the City of Woodstock Plan Commission will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, the 26th day of March at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers (2nd Floor) at 121 West Calhoun Street, Woodstock, Illinois. The hearing will be in regard to a petition submitted

by VISE Partners, LLC for approval of a Special Use Permit to allow a Cannabis Business Establishment, including a Craft Grower, Infuser Organization, Processing Organization and Transporting Organization on the property located at Duncan Place Lot #13, Woodstock, Illinois PIN # 13-09478-011. Our goals as cannabis operators are to create thriving career opportunities for locals, promote a stronger economy by working with local vendors in order to purchase equipment and supplies, and to ensure we operate only under safe, secure, and environmentally sustainable operating principles for the betterment of Woodstock and McHenry County.

Having strong community relationships and fostering a positive local economy are important for us, therefore we ask that you attend this Public Hearing at the designated time and date above in order to help us keep with our commitment to our community.

A copy of the petition which is the subject of this public hearing is on file and available for public viewing at Woodstock City Hall. Anyone wishing to comment may attend the meeting and be heard. Written comments may be submitted to the Department of Building & Zoning Department at City Hall on or before 5:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing, or during the hearing and prior to its close. /s/ Cody Sheriff, Plan Commission Chairman (Published in The Woodstock Independent March 11, 2020)L11011

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on FEBRUARY 18, 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: Dailey Flooring & Tile located at 259 Modern Ave. Cary, IL 60013. Owner Name & Address: Jaccob Dailey 259 Moders Ave. Cary, IL 60013.

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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 March 4, 2020, March 11, 2020)L11004

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and setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting business known as: MENDEZ LAWN CARE AND LANDSCAPING located at 1828 CLAY ST., WOODSTOCK IL 60098.

Owner Name & Address: JOSE LUIS MENDEZ HERNANDEZ 1828 CLAY ST., WOODSTOCK IL 60098.

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on FEBRUARY 14, 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: BIG K OFFICIALS HALL OF FAME located at 211 N. STATE ST. MARENGO IL 60152. Owner Name & Address: JOHN R. VITO 211 N. STATE ST. MARENGO IL 60152.

Dated: FEBRUARY 14, 2020 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent February 26, 2020, March 4, 2020, March 11, 2020)L10998

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Local athletes Skiers share their sport with the blind win college Woodstock woman guides to help conference titles among visually impaired skiers

Eve Meintz, a Marian Central Catholic graduate, is one.

So is fellow Marian Central Catholic graduate Ryan DiPietro, for that matter. As is Grace Beattie, a Woodstock graduate.

Meintz and DiPietro, who are track athletes at Benedictine University, and Grace Beattie, an Illinois State University track athlete, have more in common than Dan Chamness their chosen The College sport.

Report All three can now call themselves conference champions. In the case of Meintz and Beattie, they achieved success in their individual events. DiPietro won his honor as part of a relay, but he also helped the Eagles win the conference team title.

Beattie helped ISU win the team title as well.

Meintz vaulted to a pole vault title in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference with a leap of 10 feet, 8 inches. She won by four inches, as the second place competitor, Aurora University’s Elizabeth Branigan, vaulted 10-4.

“Winning the conference title was my goal this year,” Meintz said. “I did not do as well as I had hoped last year, so I made sure to come back strong this season and win the title.

It was my only event at the conference meet, so I could focus on it and do well in it.”

The Benedictine Lady Eagles finished sixth with 52 points. Aurora took first with 164 points.

Beattie captured first in the 5,000meter run, finishing in 16 minutes, 50.96 seconds at the Missouri Valley Conference Track and Field Championships. The ISU distance runner won the race by more than two seconds as Evansville University’s Anna Lowery finished second in 16:53.18.

Beattie also scored points for the Redbirds in the mile run, breaking

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By Sandy Kucharski

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When a friend offered a day of skiing at a discounted rate, Woodstock resident Beth Zange jumped at the chance.

Little did she know the outing would influence her life for years to come.

An avid skier, Zange was excited for the opportunity to get a deal for a day on the slopes. The only catch was that her friend was a guide with the American Blind Skiing Federation, and the day was an outing for the group.

Admittedly, her first impression was that this was a bizarre combination.

But after a go-round on the ski lift, she quickly changed her mind.

“From the chair lift I saw a skier and a guide in action in beautiful unison,” Zange said, “and I was hooked.”

She joined the association and trained to be a guide.

Making it all possible

According to its website, ABSF was founded in 1971 and is a nonprofit, tax exempt (501)(c)3 national organization chartered in the state of Illinois.

The purpose of the organization is to provide an educational skiing program that is open to any blind or visually impaired person in the hope of providing both physical and psychological therapeutic value.

In a world where “a picture is worth a thousand words,” it’s easy to understand the barriers that confront the blind and visually impaired who can see no pictures. .

Each year at the beginning of ski season, the association offers a training clinic for new guides and recertification of existing guides. Candidates train with veteran guides in a classroom before moving out to the slopes to apply what they learned.

Each pairing begins with a brief question-and-answer session to discuss the skier’s experience and visual status. Then, outfitted with brightorange vests identifying guides and skiers, the pairs head for the hills.

The guides adjust their positioning depending on how experienced skiers are and how much they can see, but

COURTESY PHOTO

Visually impaired skier Mary Jo Morse (left) pauses for a picture on the ski slope with her guide Beth Zange. The women are participants in the American Blind Skiing Foundation. safety always comes first. Verbal communication is the primary form of direction with guides calling out turns and positions.

Zange said guides also help skiers to navigate the ski lodge and the lunch stop for the day. She noted that getting skiers on the chairlift is one of the most challenging elements.

“We work one-on-one with the skiers,” Zange said. “Sometimes they want to improve, and some just want to get down the hill.”

She participated in a weekend outing at Alpine Valley in late February.

Saturday was a regular day with association members, but Sunday was spent with kids from Lighthouse for the Blind.

“I was paired up with a 17-year-old girl who had some visual impairment and mild cerebral palsy on her left side,” Zange said. “Working with this girl and another instructor was one of the absolute coolest things I’ve ever

done.

“Watching her progress was amazing. By the end of the day, she wanted the bigger bunny hill.”

In addition to the local ski outings, ABSF plans a week at a resort out West each year. Last week they enjoyed skiing in Lake Tahoe.

Committed to serve

After her first season of guiding, Zange was recruited to be on the board of directors and serve as secretary.

Over the years, she has also served as vice president and continues to be heavily involved in fundraising.

“This is an amazing community,” said Zange. “I will always be involved.”

She suggested that volunteers are welcome and anyone can help. This year’s fundraiser will be a luau pig roast to be held on June 27 in Des Plaines.

For fundraiser and membership information or to see videos of the skiers in action, visit absf.org.

BOYS BASKETBALL ■ March 2 Woodstock fell 66-51 to Prairie Ridge to end their season.

the tape at 5:08.12, which was good for sixth.

Illinois State took first with 190.16 points. It was a dominating team win as Southern Illinois University was second with 125 points. The meet was hosted by the University of Northern Iowa.

DiPietro and three of his fellow Eagles dashed to a victory in the 1,600-meter relay at the NACC Championships, which were held at the Tarble Athletic and Recreation Center in Kenosha, Wis. They ran a time of 3:28.05. Concordia University-Wisconsin took second with a 3:29.64.

Like Beattie, DiPietro scored points in another event as well. DiPietro was in the 55-meter hurdles, taking fifth in :8.65.

He was instrumental in helping the Eagles win the conference title by more than 20 points. Benedictine scored 164.50 points. Aurora took second with 143 points.

Bradley Kohler (Woodstock North) helped the 1,600-meter relay team at Augustana College finish sixth at the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Indoor Championships, which were hosted by Illinois Wesleyan University and held at the Shirk Center in Bloomington. The Vikings

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Elijah Pena scored 14 points to lead the Thunder to a 55-50 win over Crystal Lake Central March 3. WNHS advanced to the regional championship.

■ March 6 Woodstock North lost to Boylan 65-50 in the Class 3A Woodstock North Regional Championship.

GIRLS BASKETBALL ■ March 5 Thunder sophomore Lacey Schaffter competed in the 3A shootout at Redbird Arena, Bloomington. Although she shot seven 3-pointers, she did not advance to the finals.

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He set the school record in the following individual events: 50 free, 100 free, 200 free, 100 back, 100 fly, and the 200 IM. He was also a member of two relay teams that broke the school records in the 200 medley relay and the 400 free relay. At sectionals, he took first place in his two individual events, the 200 freestyle and the 100 backstroke, breaking pool records in both events. At the state swim meet, Quinn took third place in the 200 freestyle, which was the highest place a boys Fox Valley swimmer has ever taken, and he took fifth in the 100 backstroke.

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Catholic) scored six points, but it was not enough to power Lewis University beyond Lindenwood University, which won a 79-73 decision. Pischke, who started and played 27 minutes, also had five rebounds and five assists.

Lewis is 13-15 overall and 8-12 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Jeni Crain (Woodstock) scored two points and grabbed two rebounds in her final game as an Augustana College Viking. The senior started and played 18 minutes in a 76-75 overtime loss to Illinois Wesleyan University in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Tournament. Augustana finished 14-13 overall and 8-8 in the CCIW. Haley Ahr (Woodstock North), a Carthage College junior, played in nine games this year. She made eight starts, but her season was cut short. She averaged 26.1 minutes a game. In her time on the court, she scored 55 points and pulled down 60 rebounds, respective averages of 6.1 and 6.7 a game. She also had 12 assists and seven steals.

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foursome finished in 3:29.24.

Individually, Kohler competed in the 60-meter dash (:07.25) and 200-meter dash (:23.32). He posted finishes of 14th and 16th, respectively.

Diego Cruz (Woodstock) finished 31st in the 3,000-meter run at the CCIW Indoor Championships.

The Augustana freshman finished in 9:39.51. Augustana was fourth as a team with 73.5 points. North Central College took first with 204 points.

Will Maidment (Woodstock), a Valparaiso University track and field athlete, took ninth in the high jump at the Missouri Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships. He recorded a leap of 6 feet, 3.25 inches.

He was also 20th in the long jump, posting a distance of 19-4. Valparaiso took eighth with 24 points. The University of Northern Iowa won the team title with 143.50 points.

SOFTBALL Emily Miller (Marian Central Catholic) posted a pair of multiple hit games to help the North Central Cardinals split their first two games of the year.

In a 2-1 win over Albion College, Miller was 3-for-4, drove home one, and stole a base. She was 3-for-4 in a 17-8 loss to Kenyon College. She also knocked in a pair of runs and scored one.

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March 11-17, 2020

Bull Valley’s Monster Hill Challenge will have a new time, new date, and new course for 2020.

Organizers of the third annual 5K run and 2.5K family walk/run announced the event, originally scheduled for April 4, has been postponed until fall. The date will be announced later, according to Emily Berendt, Bull Valley village president.

Funds raised at the event will support the village’s Neighborhood Safety Fund and charity partners. The safety fund pays for safety equipment outside the regular village budget to enhance protections for residents, guests, visitors and motorists in the village.

Corporate and individual sponsorships may be arranged by calling 815-337-3101.

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Shailesh Virani, MD Mercyhealth Harvard South (815) 943-1122

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Rick Chitwood, DO Mercyhealth McHenry (815) 344-4499

Sandhya Karna, MD Mercyhealth McHenry (815) 344-4499

Ranjana Nath, MD Mercyhealth Crystal Lake South (815) 356-7494

Terri Crawley, MD, FAAP Mercyhealth Woodstock (815) 337-7100 • (888) 983-7100

Karen Ann Klawitter, MD Mercyhealth McHenry 3922 Mercy Dr. (815) 344-4499

Patrick Phelan, MD, FAAP Mercyhealth Woodstock (815) 337-7100 • (888) 983-7100

Douglas Henning, MD Mercyhealth Crystal Lake East (815) 455-0850