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Woodstock recalls summer ’69

In many respects, city unrecognizable from 50 years ago

By Nathan Willcockson

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Rock musician Bryan Adams and songwriter Jim Vallance will give you different stories about how their most nostalgia-heavy song was born.

Adams, in a 2008 interview, gave credence to preteen humorists’ snickering since its release in 1985.

Vallance, however, stood by the interpretation that has made it a mainstay of “classic rock” for almost as long as the term has existed: “Summer of ’69” was, indeed, a tribute to three months in American history that helped to define our place in the modern world, and which left a lasting impression, one way or another, on everyone who lived through them.

This summer, towns across America – particularly those named “Woodstock” – look back on half a century since the beginning, in the minds of both Hip and Square, of a New Age. For the acolytes of technical progress and national pride, there was the moon landing, whose 50th anniversaries are celebrated this year on July See 1969 Page 2

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Visible signs of growing city found all around Woodstock PAGE 13

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Woodstock Garden Club observing 95th anniversary

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Marketplace 13 Community

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Classified

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Puzzles

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Public Notice 25

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Hollie Mortimer pins a sergeant’s badge on her smiling husband, Jeremy Mortimer, after he was sworn in during the City Council meeting June 18. At left is Woodstock Police Chief John Lieb.

Family also lives life of law officer

By Tricia Carzoli

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For recently promoted Woodstock Police Department Sgt. Jeremy Mortimer, family is everything.

“It is so important to me to have my family by my side,” Mortimer said outside City Hall after being sworn in to his new position June 18. “And [wife] Hollie is always there. I couldn’t

do this without her.”

During a meeting of the Woodstock City Council, Mortimer was sworn in in the presence of fellow officers, WPD Chief John Lieb, friends, and family. Mortimer’s wife pinned a sergeant’s badge on his uniform jacket.

Hollie has supported her husband since they met just out of high school. Hollie, a Woodstock High School graduate met Mortimer while

working at Kohl’s in West Dundee, where both were employed. He had joined the U.S. Army and headed to basic training. They reunited when he returned for a few weeks before beginning three years of active duty in the 82nd Airborne Division.

Soon after that, they were married and living on base with their new baby, daughter Kylee. The Mortimers See FAMILY Page 3

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And for devotées of counterculture and the search for personal meaning, there was the Woodstock Music Festival, memorialized this year on Aug. 15 through 18.

Not that Woodstock

According to five Woodstock residents who experienced their young adulthood in that time, there were indeed plenty of changes between now and then – and almost none of them were ones they expected.

“I thought we’d be on the moon and staying by now!” said Ray Beth at the Woodstock Farmers Market. The unexpected fizzing-out of man’s conquest of space has been a saw of complaint in America for the past 50 years, with sci-fi settings like 1968’s “2001: A Space Odyssey” becoming almost a joke for their misplaced expectations.

Beth also confirmed that in August of that year, the young people of Woodstock, Illinois, had their own letdown.

“The one thing I remember from ’69,” Beth said, “was people thought, ‘Oh, there’s a big rock festival coming to Woodstock!’ I said, ‘No, it’s not this Woodstock!’ Even when I went to college in Carbondale, people would say, ‘Oh, Woodstock,’ … but no, it wasn’t that one.”

Sharing a hometown with Chester Gould, though, Beth was quick to point out that “Dick Tracy’s wrist radios, the wrist TVs, … we’ve got that now!” He added that in that time when an entire planet’s worth of information, communication, and entertainment couldn’t be accessed through a portable phone, “Back then, … life was kind of boring!”

Keith Johnson, director of the Farmers Market, agreed.

“We expected a lot of things to change more than they did, but then other things came in out of nowhere,” he said. “The whole computer thing happened, and that revolutionized everything. ... The internet, the information that’s available to everyone now, ... you had to listen to the TV to get most of your news.”

Johnson shared one of his lasting experiences with the “pre-information” age.

“I was deployed in Laos,” Johnson said about a country in Southeast Asia bordering a long, thin stretch of land known as Vietnam. According to him, he’d watched the other Johnson – Lyndon Baines – hold a televised news conference insisting “we didn’t have any boys in Laos and didn’t expect to have any there”… which was, of course, news to Keith.

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Woodstock storyteller Jim May recalls his generation “felt like we’d stopped the Vietnam War. We thought that for the rest of our lives we were going to have increasingly progressive politics. … That didn’t happen.”

across the aisle, it’s a shared disdain over the failed, pop-star-studded “Woodstock 50” tribute concert in upstate New York.

“Did it fall apart?” May remarked.

“Good! [Woodstock] was a completely spontaneous, grassroots thing.”

A different downtown

Librarian Mary Sugden remembers the Woodstock Square as “the hub of all local shopping and commerce” in the city. “... [T]he Square is much more cultural now. It used to be very utilitarian.”

Time of war

Woodstock’s resident storyteller, Jim May, shared his experience with a war that united part of a generation in fighting it, and united another part in opposing it.

“I remember getting drafted,” May said. “The Vietnam War was what my friends and generation, that was on our mind all the time. I got a job teaching, and I got an occupational deferment, ... so I was transitioning from a student into the work world, and trying to figure out if I’m going to end up in a war. Bobby Kennedy and Martin Luther King had been killed the year

before. … It was a really scary time.”

Like some in America who had expected a 51st state on the moon by the 1980s, May recalls his own hopes.

“Our generation felt like we’d stopped the Vietnam War,” May said.

“We thought that for the rest of our lives we were going to have increasingly progressive politics. … That didn’t happen.”

He emphasized that while his side had seen several victories in the decades-long Culture War, “We never would have expected Trump.”

But if May can find common ground with his “BoomerCon” counterparts

At the Woodstock Public Library, librarians Pam Moorhouse and Mary Sugden shared a more down-to-earth reminiscence on daily life in Woodstock, Illinois, 50 years ago.

“We’d look forward to Sidewalk Sales,” Moorhouse said, recalling that until the mid-’70s, summers were marked with middle-aged G.I.s marching in V-J Day parades. “[The Square] had three or four thriving women’s clothing stores, two shoe stores, the Courthouse was still the actual Courthouse for McHenry County, there were two men’s clothing stores, we had Bohn’s Ace Hardware. ... The stores were open on Friday night, and that’s where we went.

And Montgomery Ward’s filled the whole mall building.”

Sugden also described the Woodstock Square as “the hub of all local shopping and commerce.”

“The Opera House wasn’t what it was today,” she said. “It wasn’t a cultural destination like it is now. So the Square is much more cultural now. It used to be very utilitarian.”

Perhaps after 50 years of unexpected twists in technology, politics, culture and events, it’s changes like that that would have surprised the Americans of 1969 the most.

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moved back to the area when his service was complete, and Mortimer joined the National Guard out of Chicago, deploying once.

Back to civilian life

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WPD chief, and an interview with the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District chief.

The long process involved many hours, but Mortimer said Hollie was there, supporting him the entire way.

“She is there for me,” Mortimer said.

“Knowing that I can talk to her about anything – that I can talk about my job with her, that makes a huge difference. It is important to be able to

talk about it to deal with the difficult aspects of the job.”

Legacy of service

Hollie said she was happy to provide that support “He gives 150 percent,” Hollie said.

“I am extremely proud of him because he takes the job seriously and wants to represent the department well.”

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The story of Woodstock Police Department Sgt. Jeremy Mortimer is all about family support. After his swearing-in June 18, he posed with (from left) daughter Kylee, wife Hollie, and son Kasen.

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Son Kasen was born, and Mortimer began to look at a civilian career. He had an interest in law enforcement, and Hollie said she was up for the task.

“I did have military background in my family,” Hollie said, “so I knew that when you are married to a person who serves the community, the town might come first. There are holidays and sports games and others that they can’t always be a part of.

They need the support of family to be able to serve their community.”

Mortimer served on the Harvard Police Department for a year before being hired by the WPD. He was resource officer for the two Woodstock high schools for three years.

When the announcement was made that the WPD was accepting applications for sergeant, Mortimer consulted Hollie, and together, they pursued the promotion.

That process involved a written exam, an essay, an interview with the

Their daughter, Kaylee, agreed.

“I’m so proud of him,” she said. “He is my biggest role model, and I think I emulate a lot of his good qualities. He is my biggest motivator – seeing how hard he works.”

Kaylee is following in her father’s military footsteps. She enrolled in the delayed entry program with the Air Force before she graduated high school and soon will leave for basic military training.

Though still early in his high school career, Kasen also seems to be looking to a career in service, possibly with the Army, Hollie said.

The WPD also promoted two officers to the rank of detective in the investigations division.

Detective Richard R. Dolen, a 20-year patrol veteran of the department, has been commended by Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists and Mothers Against Drunk Driving for his enforcement of DUI laws.

Detective Shane M. Marshall has served both the patrol and investigations divisions over his 15 years with WPD. He was promoted to detective in 2014 before being reassigned this year to patrol. He was the department’s Officer of the Year in 2008 as a beat officer.

The officers were sworn in by Joseph Troc of the Woodstock Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.

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Fire-rescue tax increase no help for now

‘Tight budget’ limits board until next year

By Larry Lough

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With an extra $1.25 million a year from a voter-approved tax increase, the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District has big plans to add personnel and upgrade equipment.

But until that property tax money starts rolling in about mid-2020, the Board of Trustees is sweating the small stuff.

“It’s tight,” the newest trustee, accountant Noel Baldwin, observed when the board met June 18. “We’ve got a tight budget this year.”

At issue was how the district could find $5,250 to buy a barely used UTV

from the Wonder Lake Fire District, an expense that wasn’t budgeted.

Woodstock Chief Mike Hill wanted the vehicle as a brush truck, replacing a pickup truck mounted with a water tank and pump.

“The truck tends to get stuck a lot,” Hill observed of the pickup’s use during the wet spring this year.

Hill likened the equipment on the light-weight utility vehicle as “more like a pressure washer,” but the equipment is like new, he said, and includes a relatively new trailer to haul around the Polaris UTV. “Is this going to pay for itself?” Baldwin asked.

“It will save us from buying a brush truck,” Hill answered.

The district’s brush truck was totaled in a traffic accident last winter, and insurance money went for a new pickup, but it’s not ideal for chasing

field fires in muddy, swampy fields in rural areas.

In the end, the board figured it could draw on the district’s contingency fund, which had about $10,000.

“You’re going to get your new toy,” Baldwin joked.

“We’ll put it to good use,” Hill assured her.

The previous month, the board approved 4.5 percent raises for the district’s mechanic and the chief’s executive assistant, which Hill said he had budgeted.

Looking to improve

In other business, the board was told a year-long study, “Community Risk Assessment & Standards of Cover,” has been completed to prepare the district for creating a four-year strategic plan.

Capt. Karen Bush has headed up the gathering of “the right data” and other

PUBLIC SAFETY LOG

Woodstock Fire/Rescue District

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

Ambulance calls June 27-July 3: 71 Fire Runs June 27 8:33 a.m. – 3000 block of Country Club Road, unintentional alarm system activation, no fire; truck 4:56 p.m. – 600 block of South Eastwood Drive, system malfunction; truck June 28 9:32 a.m. – 300 block of Lincoln Avenue, unintentional alarm system activation, no fire; shift commander, truck, engine, ambulance 11:44 a.m. – 2700 block of Woodworth Avenue, natural vegetation fire; engine 11:55 a.m. – 500 block of Central Parkway, malfunctioning alarm system sounded; truck 1:36 p.m. – Eastwood Drive and Lake Avenue, traffic accident with injuries; truck, shift commander, ambulance June 29 7:20 a.m. – Judd Street and Eastwood Drive, electrical wiring/equipment problem; truck 4:20 p.m. – 1200 block of Dean Street, unintentional alarm system activation, no fire; engine, ambulance 11:25 p.m. – 900 block of Lake Avenue, malfunctioning smoke detector activation; shift commandeer, truck, engine, ambulance June 30 12:50 p.m. – Tappan Street and Greenwood Avenue, arcing/shorted electrical

performance information, including community feedback, on the current state of the district.

The report includes a history of the fire/rescue service, an inventory of human and physical resources, and a risk assessment of more than 900 buildings throughout the district.

“We tried to determine who we are, what we do, and how well we do it,” Bush told the board. “You can’t improve it if you don’t know where you are initially.”

Hill called the 86-page report “one of the biggest administrative projects ever taken on” by the district.

The goal, Hill and Bush agreed, was to use the information to improve response times for the fire and ambulance service.

“At least we know where we are now,” Bush said, “and where we need to improve.”

IN BRIEF equipment; truck 12:53 p.m. – 200 block of Greenwood Avenue, arcing/shorted electrical equipment; engine, shift commander, truck 1:06 p.m. – 1400 block of Lake Avenue, power line down; engine 1:06 p.m. – 1500 block of McConnell Road, unintentional transmission of alarm; engine, ambulance, shift commander 1:27 p.m. – Catalpa Lane and Lake Avenue, power line down; engine 1:22 p.m. –15200 block of Nelson Road, power line down; staff vehicle, Excursion 1:52 p.m. – 100 block of Raffel Road, power line down; engine 2:12 p.m. – 4500 block of Lathrop Drive, power line down; brush truck 2:19 p.m. – 1700 block of Woodside Drive, carbon monoxide incident; shift commandeer, engine, ambulance 2:35 p.m. – 200 block of South Cold Springs Road, power line down; brush truck 3:28 p.m. – 200 block of South Cold Springs Road, power line down; truck, staff vehicle, Excursion 4:18 p.m. – Fleming and Bull Valley roads, power line down; truck 4:47 p.m. – 900 block of South Eastwood Drive, power line down; engine 7:48 p.m. – 10600 block of Country Club Road, arcing/shorted electrical equipment; truck 11:12 p.m. – 400 block of Leah Lane, smoke scare/odor of smoke; truck, two engines, shift commander, chief, three ambulances July 1 4 p.m. – 14100 block of West South Street, unintentional alarm system activation, no fire; shift commander July 2

8:11 a.m. – 400 block of Springcreek Lane, carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO; truck 3:21 p.m. – 1100 block of Wheeler Street, malfunctioning smoke detector activation; shift commander, truck, ambulance 4:20 p.m. – 800 block of East South Street, traffic accident with no injuries; truck, shift commander 6:16 p.m. – 2000 block of North Route 47, unintentional alarm system activation, no fire; engine 6:18 p.m. – 3000 block of Raffel Road, system malfunction; engine 7:51 p.m. – Raffel Road and Greenwood Avenue, power line down; truck July 3 11:10 a.m. – Route 120 and Charles Road, traffic accident with injuries; engine, ambulance, shift commander 1:05 p.m. – 474 Windham Cove Drive, Crystal Lake, assist police or other agency; engine 3:21 p.m. – 600 block of Borden Street, malfunctioning alarm sounded; ambulance, truck, engine 4:01 p.m. – 100 block of West Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake, assist police or other agency; engine 4:54 p.m. – 6000 block of Dvorak Road, Crystal Lake; unintentional alarm system activation, no fire; engine 5:57 p.m. – 3700 block of Doty Road, unintentional transmission of alarm; shift commander 6:37 p.m. – 2700 block of Granite Court, Prairie Grove, EMS call excluding vehicle accident; engine 8:54 p.m. – 1400 block of Commons Drive, excessive heat/scorch burns with no ignition; truck, two engines, shift commander, two ambulances

No traffic deaths in June for McHenry County area

McHenry County was part of a six-county district that had no traffic fatalities in June, Illinois State Police District 2 Commander Michael J. Kraft announced in a press release.

ISP personnel recorded 2,571 incidents during the month, which included assistance to 200 disabled motorists, 1,079 citations, and 1,706 written warnings. Speed violations accounted for 409 citations, and occupant restraint violations accounted for 55.

Troopers investigated 196 crashes and conducted 397 Motor Carrier Safety inspections, which placed 76 drivers and/or vehicles out of service. There were 25 criminal arrests, Kraft reported, including 14 for driving under the Influence.

District 2 includes Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, McHenry, and Lake counties.

Corrections/clarifications

In the July 3 edition, an article on a Woodstock Plan Commission meeting incorrectly stated the former position of Allen Stebbins, who was chairman of the city’s Historic Preservation Commission.

We regret the error.

Please report errors to 815-3388040 or email news@thewoodstockindependent.com.

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OBITUARIES Thomas W. Crandall, 63 Thomas W. (Tom) Crandall, 63, died May 4 at Northwestern Hospital-McHenry. A memorial service will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at Hoops Bar and Grill in Hebron.

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Woodstock City Council has adopted an inducement resolution that could lead to use of TIF money for improvements at 301 E. Calhoun St. and adjacent property at 330 E. Jackson St. Copy Express, dentist Bruce Farris, and accountant Noel Baldwin share a parking lot there they hope to rebuild.

In other business at its June 18 meeting, the council: • Hired low bidder Classic Fence of Oswego for about $45,865 to replace fences at three ball diamonds at Emricson Park.

• Contracted the only qualified bidder, Marshall Roofing of Glenview, to replace the roof of the Woodstock Opera House for $41,775,

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TIF resolution adopted for property along Calhoun

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Vietnam veterans and members of the escort ride touch the semitrailer that contains The Wall That Heals in a moment of prayer and silence July 2 at Woodstock Harley-Davidson. The replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., was on its way to Randall Oaks Park in East Dundee for display over the July 4 weekend.

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Cheryl Wormley Publisher, Co-Owner

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Woodstock, IL • 1987

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Cheryl Wormley Larry Lough Sandy Kucharski Ken Farver

Everyone benefits when you take a bike

Making Woodstock a “walkable community,” as some community leaders have suggested, seems a laudable but unlikely vision for our future. That horseless carriage has, as they say, already left the barn.

While that was Woodstock in the distant past when it was a city of a few thousand people living within blocks of the Square, the city of 2019 with more than 25,000 residents has all the characteristics of urban sprawl: a ribbon of state highway divides the population on the west from the areas of commercial growth on the east, big box stores sit on the edge of town, residential subdivisions cover thousands of acres of ground on the outskirts of the community.

Many retail and service offerings, once concentrated downtown, have moved outside reasonable walking distance for most.

As one man explained in speaking against a 92-home residential development north of the Metra station, just a few blocks from the Square, that proposal would introduce hundreds of more cars onto streets ill-equipped to handle the extra traffic. And those residents would need to drive for such basics as retail and grocery shopping, filling prescriptions – even registering those automobiles.

Perhaps the downtown area could become a walkable mini-city in itself, if grand plans materialize to bring thousands of more residents downtown in transit-oriented, high-density housing, which might attract neighborhoodstyle commerce to the area on and around the Square. That is years, probably decades, away.

In the meantime, those few people who are able and so inclined may make the long walk across town. Or, they can consider a bike ride.

Not only does Woodstock have its own downtown bike shop, but we now have our own bikesharing program, thanks to Zagster and local government. The city has two bike-share stations – outside the depot at Church and Clay Street downtown, and on the plaza in front of the county Administration Building off Ware Road, on the north side.

As The Independent reported June 19, biking should have more participants for its numerous health and environmental benefits. And if we’re too big to really be a “walkable” community, we’re just the right size to be a “bikeable” one.

Of course, that’s going to require the cooperation of the city in making sure local streets are in good condition (any pothole is a crater if you’re on a bicycle) and marking key streets with bicycle lanes. Traffic planning must have bicyclists – and bicycle paths – in mind.

Next time you’re considering a new set of wheels for cruising around town, think about the two-wheel variety.

And encourage a more bike-friendly city.

That’s something we can realistically do now.

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One of Woodstock’s two bike-share stations is just outside the train station, at Church and Clay streets, downtown.

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New taxes on wealthy will raise taxes for all Re: “You Will Decide Our Income Tax” (Opinion, June 26) New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo complained on Feb. 4 that so far, the state of New York has lost $2.3 billion in tax revenue due to the wealthy moving out. He blamed this on the year-old federal law capping a deduction for state and local taxes at $10,000.

Similar issues are occurring in Connecticut, New Jersey and California. Illinois is also losing population at an alarming rate due to high taxation.

Having a progressive tax rate will drive out more of the wealthy, causing those who are left behind, “making $100,000 or less,” to end up paying more.

Indiana’s state income tax rate is 3.23 percent, and Indianapolis continues to grow. Tennessee is 0 percent, and Nashville is booming!

Think about it.

Thomas W. McGrath Woodstock

Votes push taxes up, state population out

It was not surprising to see Michael Curran’s op-ed recently singing the praises of Illinois House Rep. [Steve] Reick. The doubling of the gas tax will benefit Curran Contracting greatly at the expense of the Illinois taxpayer, especially lower- and middleincome residents.

Reick has proved himself to be a stalwart member of the “Republocrat” party of Illinois, differing from the Chicago wing of the party only on social issues. It appears that on tax policy, he’s willing to belly-up to the trough with the rest of his friends.

To add insult to injury, Reick

bragged that going forward the tax will be indexed to inflation.

This provides convenient cover for Reick and friends. … They will never have to face future scrutiny or backlash over the never-ending increases.

If all the fuel taxing bodies exploit the revenue available to them, approximately 90 cents a gallon of the cost will be taxes.

Reick has done nothing to improve the financial health of our state; instead he has helped push Illinois into the top five for highest fuel taxes and population loss.

He has helped perpetuate a losing scheme. “Our higher taxes are causing a population loss …with the population loss we have less revenue, therefore we need higher taxes.”

Ever seen a dog chase it’s tail?

Congratulations, Rep. Reick.

Leonard Mitchell Woodstock

evening of celebration.

As I write this July 5, 2019, I wonder what John Adams and the other framers of our country’s government would think about this land of the free and the home of the brave they so thoughtfully and painstakingly founded.

I believe they would nod in approval that the United States continues to be seen by peoples around the world as a haven of liberty for the oppressed and a place to pursue happiness.

But I imagine they would shake their heads over our continued struggle to live out the “truth” that everyone is “created equal.”

I think they would see the U.S. as a work in progress with a need for men and women who are visionaries just as they were and as fervently committed to sustaining our nation’s democracy as they were to building it.

And, I believe they would implore us, the citizenry, to be educated and informed in electing our leadership and diligent in holding those we elect accountable.

Here in Woodstock, we are good at celebrating Independence Day. May we also be dedicated to appreciating and sustaining the freedoms entrusted to us.

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adjusted, bringing lawn chairs instead of blankets to watch the fireworks. We, the people of Woodstock celebrated as John Adams imagined we Cheryl would.

Wormley I like that we have opportuniDeclarations ties to gather as a community in addition to celebrating the day with family and friends in our own backyards. There’s something truly wonderful about gathering in the Park in the Square to listen to our city band and sitting in Emricson Park with thousands of other people who call Woodstock home or who come to town for our fireworks display.

Again this year, my husband, Jim, and I collected donations as people walked into the Jackson Street entrance to Emricson Park for the fireworks. It’s become a Fourth of July tradition for us. We look forward to seeing people we know. We also have the opportunity to greet hundreds of people we don’t know with “Happy Fourth of July.”

Through the years we have collected donations for the fireworks – now more than 25 – we’ve seen a change. Woodstock is blessed to be more diverse – ethnically, racially, economically, and socially. It’s fitting that everyone comes together for an

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The day after he was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, John Adams wrote a letter to his wife, Abigail. His thoughts to her included his belief that the previous day was “the most memorable and Epocha in the History of America.”

“I am apt to believe,” he continued, “that it will be celebrated by succeeding Generations as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated as the Day of Deliverance, by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires, and Illuminations, from one End of this Continent to the other, from this Time forward forever more.”

I agree and others do, too.

So, 243 years and many generations later in our town of Woodstock, we celebrated Independence Day, beginning with a band concert of patriotic music July 3 on the Square.

Then on July 4, we continued to commemorate our nation’s independence with fireworks, our version of “illuminations” and “guns,” at Emricson Park. We’ve done both for years, and with good fortune, we’ll continue to do so for years to come.

We didn’t let the drizzling rain during the July 3 band concert dampen our enthusiasm. We put up umbrellas and continued tapping our feet and clapping our hands. Nor did we allow the pop-up downpour that soaked the park between 6 and 7 p.m.

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Cranes are an integral part of the new mosaic mounted on an entrance sign at the shared campus of Creekside Middle School and Prairiewood Elementary.

“The cranes are celebrated at Prairiewood/Creekside,” said Chuck Jones, Prairiewood art teacher.

“They are a yearly mainstay and have woven their way into the fabric of our campus.

“One morning I heard a stirring in the hedges outside. A large crane stood not three feet away from me. I am a tall man, and he looked directly into my eyes. We sized each other up, then he warned his family and flew away.”

That crane is stylized into the design of the mosaic created by students from each school.

“The project was inspired by the backside of our bare signage,” said Jeriel McGinness, Creekside art teacher. “This was an opportunity

for our students to be expressive and add some beauty. Through this project, I experienced creating an outside installation and collaborating with a talented colleague.

It was a learning opportunity for everyone.”

Creekside Middle School art teacher Jeriel McGinness works on the mosaic made from tiles created by students.

The project began last September.

Students learned to cut glass, make tiles, and assemble the mosaic. All of the Prairiewood students and hundreds of Creekside students took part.

“Students used the soles of their sneakers to mark imprints on many of the tiles,” McGuinness said.

Several groups and individuals supported the project. The D200 Education Foundation provided $1,526 through its Impact Grant program. The Algonquin Tile Shop and Classical Glass in Algonquin offered generous discounts on their products. Overall guidance was provided

by Karen Ami, executive director of the Chicago Mosaic School.

Administrators allowed the kids to be creative on a public space, and the community of parents was very supportive.

“We teach in a community which seeks to expose their children to cultural experiences,” Jones said.

“Our parents offer nothing but support for the visual arts in D-200.

Woodstock is a wonderful town in which to be an art teacher and an artist.”

Local cum laude graduate in biology, psychology

Stephanie Olivar of Woodstock receive a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and psychology, magna cum laude, from Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa, during the school’s commencement ceremony May 18.

Two locals earn degrees from Elmhurst College

Two Woodstock residents have recently received degrees from Elmhurst College.

Meaghan Haak earned a master’s degree in public health, and Jessica Tapia received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration.

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Woodstock art teachers Jeriel McGinness and Chuck Jones install a mosaic to add an artistic touch to the back of the shared school sign of Creekside Middle and Prairiewood Elementary schools. Students created the tiles the teachers used to create the piece before installing it in late June.

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Two Woodstock residents are among five full-time faculty members at McHenry County College who completed a three-year probationary period and received tenure status.

The newly tenured MCC faculty include Woodstock residents Mark Carlson, a math instructor, and Wes Crain, fire science instructor and program chairman.

The others are Archna Goyal of Algon- Mark quin, a biol- Carlson ogy instructor; Christen Louderman of Crystal Lake, a physical therapist assistant instructor; and Deb Ross of Rockford, a nursing instructor.

The instruc- Wes tors are eval- Crain uated in four major areas, including subject matter; professional development; pedagogy, teaching and learning; and assessment, self and students.

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From screen to stage can sometimes be a difficult transition, but Billy Seger, the choreographer, saw it as a unique challenge.

“The ice powers are whimsical, but how do you approach that in a way that will make sense to the audience?” he said. “I think that provided a nice challenge for our students.”

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Choreographer Billy Seger instructs Kamila Kay (as Anna) and the others during rehearsal for “Frozen JR.” story of “Frozen,” Seger described the show as “a different kind of love story.”

“It’s really nice to see these two women – Anna and Elsa – find each other in the story,” he said, “and discover that they don’t need a man to save them; they can save themselves.”

While the show is put on by a children’s group, Griffith insists this is not “just a kid’s show.”

“The goal of this program has always been to give our community a chance to see children performing at a professional level,” she said.

“These kids have chosen to spend their summer working on this project as a team, and that’s really cool.”

The directors had nothing but praise for each other, as well.

“Everyone on our staff is just so well-fitted to their position and just genuinely wants to see kids succeeding and having fun,” Filetti said.

“We all just come together with that one united goal and also have fun ourselves.”

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The directors especially wish to thank producer Gordie Tebo and

assistant producer George Kazlusky for their years of service, as this summer’s program will be their last. “They’re really responsible for the fact that this has been able to continue and grow,” Filetti said.

“They are responsible for everything that’s behind the scenes,” Griffith added, “and it makes our jobs just focused on the art, so we really thank them for that.”

The show will run this weekend, July 12 to 14, at the Woodstock Opera House. Show times are 7 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m.

Sunday.

Tickets may be purchased at the box office or online through the Opera House website.

All three directors encourage the public to see “Frozen JR.” to applaud the hard work these kids have put in – and “for the heart of the story.”

“It’s a really great show for the family to come see,” Seger said. “It’s a lot of laughs and a lot of magic.”

Live theater in McHenry County is performed everywhere from a “Black Box” (McHenry County College) to high school auditoriums to the Woodstock Opera House, Raue Center, and more. But if you want to sit down for dinner and see a fulllength play or musical from that same seat, and you wouldn’t mind helping a charity at the same time, there’s only one place to go: Ridgefield. And “Scrooge” is the guy who came up with the idea.

Steve Connell of Crystal Lake is a member of Ridgefield-Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church.

(It’s at 8505 Church St., Crystal Lake, a.k.a. the church at the south end of Country Club Road.) About five years ago, he says, he began to see Paul the possibilities of Lockwood their Fellowship Hall A Musing being used as a site for a variety of plays.

Connell wanted to create a “professional” theater experience – “something more than another community theater, since there are plenty of good ones already in our area.” Indeed, Steve himself has acted on the Opera House stage, including many memorable appearances as Scrooge in the Woodstock Musical Theare Company holiday tradition, “A Christmas Carol.”

The Right-Center-Left Production Company, known as RCLPC Theater (pronounced “RiCkLe PiCk Theater,” for short), is the not-for-profit, non-Equity theatrical production company Steve founded.

In the summer of 2015, RCLPC produced its first show, a two-weekend run of the classic George Kaufman-Moss Hart comedy, “You Can’t Take It With You,” with a 19-member cast.

In 2016, RCLPC staged its first musical, “Hello, Dolly!”; in 2017, “On Golden Pond”; and in 2018, the comedic princessand-the-pea musical “Once Upon a Mattress.” This year – starting Friday, July 12, for three weekends – RCLPC is producing

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The Woodstock Children’s Summer Theatre program invites everyone to come out from the summer heat to enjoy “Frozen JR.,” a production that involves dozens of kids from the Woodstock School District 200 area working together as cast and crew members.

Before WCST could start rehearsals, it gained the rights to the production through Musical Theatre International and its Broadway Junior collection. With the hype surrounding the coming release of “Frozen 2” in November, the timing could not be more perfect to stage this production.

Fans of the movie can expect to see their favorite characters, but there are also some new elements likened to that of the Broadway production, with some new songs and backstories.

“It was an opportunity for us to take what Disney had done and really make it our own,” said Kate Griffith, the artistic director. “We wanted to give the kids an opportunity to think creatively and critically about the story.”

The children range from just finishing fourth grade to just finishing eighth grade.

Carrie Filetti, the vocal director, said the production has a message that should not be missed.

“I think one of the biggest challenges is to keep the storytelling fresh,” she said, “so that we don’t just glaze over important moments that tell us why these people are doing what they’re doing.”

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a play written more than 80 years ago, “Morning’s at Seven” by Paul Osborn.

One of the values RCLPC is committed to is to increase awareness of, and financially support, worthy causes from the proceeds of all dinners and desserts served at its performances. Pioneer Center for Human Services and Living Waters for the World are the charities benefiting from this year’s play.

So it’s no surprise that if you ask Steve what he’s most proud of in this fifth-straight summer season, it’s that RCLPC has been able to raise more than $25,000 for worthwhile not-forprofits. But Steve is also pleased for other reasons.

“We have had such a wonderful reception by the acting community and by audiences; I think everyone seems to have a wonderful experience every year,” he said. “We are still going strong. I keep thinking we will reach the end of the line for this endeavor, and we just seem to keep going.”

Regina Belt-Daniels of Crystal Lake directed the 2015 and 2017 plays for RCLPC, and she’s back a third time to shepherd “Morning’s at Seven,” a 1938-setting “dramedy” (drama plus comedy) about four retirementage sisters, three quirky husbands, a 40-year-old still-living-at-home son, and the son’s fiancée.

Regina’s ensemble cast has actors coming from all over: McHenry, DuPage, and Cook counties.

“I love the cast and staff of this show,” she said. “Everyone is experienced. Everyone likes and respects each other. They work hard. It’s a true ensemble.”

Regina thinks audience members will enjoy the “relatability and humor in this show balanced by the dramatic moments. It’s a delightful rollercoaster at times!”

Stephanie Wootten-Austin of

Rolling Meadows is making a RCLPC debut as one of the four siblings who live very close to each other.

(Side note: This columnist plays her son, Homer.) Stephanie didn’t decide to audition until after she had researched RCLPC, saw that Steve was the founder and someone she’d previously worked with, and was impressed by RCLPC’s commitment to charity, “which aligns with my own vision of how supporting the arts can transform and improve the human condition and society at large.”

Stephanie says she’s been having “a wonderful time” ever since she was cast; she believes audience members will enjoy Osborn’s “warm, humorous, and often touching script.”

Karen Jorgensen Cook of Crystal Lake acted in “You Can’t Take It With You” and is returning to the RCLPC stage this summer. She plays Myrtle, Homer’s seven-year fiancée, whom he’s finally bringing home to meet his family. Karen recommends “Morning’s at Seven” (or “Present Laughter,” a Noel Coward comedy from Independent Players of Elgin that will be at RCLPC Aug. 2-4) because “audiences are part of an intimate setting that you don’t get at other larger venues.”

Enjoyable dinner-theater only minutes from Woodstock. Charities worth supporting. Clearly, “Eat, Play, Give!” is more than just a slogan at RCLPC (www.rclpctheater.com or 708-26RCLPC) – it’s a unique experience this actor/columnist is excited to be helping present for a third straight year.

Paul Lockwood is an enthusiastic singer, frequent local theater actor, Grace Lutheran Church and Toastmasters member, occasional theater reviewer, and past president of TownSquare Players.

He’s a senior proposal writer and technical lead for Vitality Group USA and has lived in Woodstock since early 2001 with his wife, Diane.

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■ Residence at 326 W. Hayward St., Woodstock, was sold by Patricia J. Bauler, Crystal Lake, to Joshua Thusat and Gabrielle Belknap, Woodstock, for $143,000.

■ Residence at 277 E. Kimball Ave., Woodstock, was sold by Justin D. Schmarje, Woodstock, to Antonio Tapia Ortiz, Woodstock, for $172,900.

■ Vacant land, approximately .42 acres, located on Carlisle Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Terrace Building L.L.C., Woodstock, to Marco A. Vazquez, McHenry, for $18,000.

■ Residence at 903 Pleasant St., Woodstock, was sold by Vernon Pfaff, Sycamore, to Julian Estrada, Woodstock, for $165,000.

■ Residence at 1944 Island Court, Woodstock, was sold by The Marilyn Cuevas Living Trust, Woodstock, to Javier Macias and Ofelia Ceniceros, Woodstock, for $182,000.

■ Residence at 600 W. South St., Woodstock, was sold by Mark Joseph O’Donnell, Wonder Lake, to Simon L. Small, Woodstock, for $232,500.

■ Residence at 2981 Strauss Court, Woodstock, was sold by Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas, to Justin Immel Esparza and Jayson Immel Esparza, Woodstock, for $210,000.

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Members of the Woodstock Garden Club are pictured then (above) – in a photo believed to be from the 1930s – and now (below).

providing table centerpieces for Opera House fundraisers; and providing monetary donations and horticultural advice for several elementary schools.

The club’s current civic projects include the maintenance of the Blue Star Marker at Sesquicentennial Park, the three garden beds at the train station platform shelters, the triangle garden at Church and Clay streets, and containers at the train station as well as two containers at the entrance to the Woodstock Public Library. The club also regularly provides floral arrangements for the library piano and has recently done the winter greens arrangements in the containers around the Square.

Current officers of the club are Susan Gullotto, president; Mary Fran Madjak, first vice president; Helen Jonker, second vice president; Karen Hattan, treasurer; and Brenda Dahlfors, recording/corresponding secretary Interest in the club is welcome and may be directed to the club’s e-mail at wgclub@att.net.

The Environmental Defenders is pleased to announce its new environmental documentary film series, “Green Screen.” This quarterly series will feature both short and long films and might include a panel of speakers to discuss the issues covered in our selection.

Many excellent environmental documentaries are out there, and over the years The Environmental Defenders has Defenders shown quite The Green Scene a few, including “Happening,” “STRAWS,” “The Family Farm” and “An Inconvenient Truth” (and its sequel). Through the efforts of our Education Committee, we are now being more purposeful and consistent with our showings, i.e.. quarterly, and hope to gather a regular following of moviegoers in the process and stimulate thoughtful discussions about pressing environmental issues of the day.

Our movies are cosponsored with McHenry County College Sustainability Center and are shown at MCC’s Luecht Conference Center (Building B). Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and movies begin promptly at 7 p.m.

Most evenings will conclude between 8:30 and 9 p.m. There will be time for discussion and Q&A and, when possible, a special guest facilitator with expertise in the field covered by each film will be on hand to guide us.

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In the fall of 1924, the Woodstock Garden Club was created.

This year, the club celebrates 95 years of service to the community.

Dues of 50 cents a year were collected that first year, and the club’s first president was Miss Lura Wondrack, a long-time librarian and director at the public library.

The club’s first city beautification project was the planting of a triangle corner at South and Tryon streets.

Realizing that funds were needed for

the endeavor, club members held a bake sale and plant sale that netted $46.43.

Throughout the ensuing years, the club has planned, created, provided, and/or maintained many civic projects for the Woodstock community, some of which include more than $20,000 in scholarship funds to Woodstock students; conservation efforts at Ryders Woods; planting 1,000 daffodil bulbs along Country Club Road and 200 daffodil bulbs at the public library; donating funds and/or books for the library’s “Garden Club Shelf”; planting a Douglas fir at Woodstock High School; providing landscaping at the hospital on South Street; providing regular floral arrangements at the public library;

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bigger role in trying to keep the park alive?

While the film is set across the world, issues of biodiversity, restoration, and preservation will strike a chord here locally and set the stage for an interesting conversation, especially with Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge in our county. Bev Dow, recently retired biology professor and new Defenders’ board member, will be our “guide.”

This new quarterly movie series, which kicked off on Earth Day this year with the showing of the fulllength movie “Earth Days,” will take place the fourth Monday quarterly with remaining movies of 2019 taking place on July 22 (“The Guide”) and Oct. 28 (movie to be determined.) Groups with display materials relating to the movie topic will be invited to take part during the premovie portion when doors open.

All of our movies shown are placed in The Defenders’ library at our office in the Woodstock Square Mall, and Defenders’ members are invited to check them out at their convenience. We have quite a collection now, so please stop by and peruse the shelves!

You can join our organization on the spot if you’re not already a member and become a regular ecomovie-goer through”Green Screen.”

By Cynthia Kanner, executive director of the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County.

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Opportunities for special meetings and learning about all that this business member does to be green made a wonderful evening in a beautiful setting. Pictured are (from left) Kim Hankins, Cynthia Kanner, Roberta Wajrowski, Adele Petersen, Sue Jensen and, at front, Linda Bruce, owner of Soulful Prairies. Visit mcdef.org for information or call 815-338-0393.

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Bakers are needed for the McHenry County Historical Society’s 34th Annual Heritage Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 14, on the museum grounds, 6422 Main St., Union.

This year’s contest features three categories: fruit, berry, and other. Multiple entries are welcome for resale, but just one pie per category is eligible to be judged.

Interested bakers may register their pies between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. the day of the fair in West Harmony School, which is on the museum grounds. Entry fee is $2.

Judging will take place at 10:30 a.m., with ribbons awarded to the winners in each category, plus a special award for the grand champion.

All proceeds from the pie-baking contest will benefit the McHenry County Historical Society. For information, call 815-923-2267 or email info@mchenrycountyhistory.org.

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Two families will get the keys to their new homes in Wonder Lake in a Habitat for Humanity ceremony July 20 in Wonder Lake. The public is invited.

The Sherrie Roderick family and the Michaela Roark family will move into Habitat’s second duplex in Wonder Lake. The ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Saturday will take place in front of the duplex at 8509/8511 Redbud Court.

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Getting to Emricson Park early for a picnic and a good seat for the July 4 fireworks is usually a good idea. But an unexpected downpour a couple of hours before the show ruined such plans. Here, a motorist tries to drive his van up onto the curb so he didn’t have to walk in deep water while he loaded the rest of his items.

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Violet Sanchez, bicultural services navigator with the Youth & Family Coalition of McHenry County, meets with Rudy Villafuerte during a Community Resources Fair at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Woodstock. The free event June 29, hosted by state Rep. Steve Reick, was designed to connect members of the Latino community with state and local resources and providers of health, immigration, law, housing, finance and employment services.

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The July fireworks show in Woodstock is always a good time for a picnic, and the weather cleared up just in time last week for an outdoor meal for (from left) Connor Janes-Babowice, 7, Mia Bauman, 2, and Kayla Bauman, 12, all of the Marengo area. (Right) Hayley Busse, 8, of Lakewood, enjoys a sweet treat while waiting for the show to begin in Emricson Park.

The Environmental Defenders will have its annual Summer Garage Sale Fundraiser this week.

The sale will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at the Algonquin Township Highway Department, 3702 U.S. 14, Crystal Lake, next to The Hollows of McHenry County Conservation District.

Final time to drop off items for the sale is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday.

The organization is accepting lightly used household items and tools. All items must be clean and in working order with all their parts (cords, battery packs, etc). Items that sell well include toys; sturdy furniture (including yard furniture); kitchen items, especially eating utensils, as well as plates and bowls, and pots and pans; and anything for the yard.

The sale is a good way to both donate items and shop for new ones. Donors and shoppers will be part of a fundraising effort that supports the organization, which works to preserve and protect the environment in McHenry County.

RELIGION

30 years ago – 1989

■ After two years without a restaurant in the Old Courthouse building, the Courthouse Inn was scheduled to reopen.

■ A squirrel caused a host of problems when it climbed onto a transformer attached to a Wonder Lake water tower and caused a fuse to blow, destroying parts of the transformer and water pump.

As a result, there was a water boil order in some parts of Wonder Lake.

■ A prolonged dry spell was taking a toll on crops in the area. Corn leaves were starting to curl.

25 years ago – 1994

20 years ago – 1999

■ The District 200 Board of Education voted 4-3 to approve a new two-year contract for Superintendent Joseph Hentges.

■ Woodstock Summer Theatre was mounting its production of “The Music Man” at the Opera House.

15 years ago – 2004

■ Annie Grosvenor and Marybeth Pierce put their love of antiques, home and garden accessories, and vintage furniture together and opened To Market, To Market at 542 Washington St. In the past, the warehouse-like space had housed the Woodstock Brewery and, even before the brewery, the Oliver Typewriter factory.

■ Nearly 550 students were enrolled in D-200’s summer school programs.

10 years ago – 2009

■ Westwood third-grade teacher Lauren Farley, and students Camryn Tafoya and Maddie Spear had grown their hair long enough so that when it was cut it could be donated to a program that provided wigs for people who lost their hair while being treated for cancer.

■ Quinn Keefe resigned as executive director of the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce & Industry. He had led the

organization for more than six years.

■ The Woodstock Lightning 14U baseball team was the 2009 CABA Illinois champion after winning the CABA tournament in Rockford by defeating the previously undefeated Forest City Heat 5-3 in the championship game. Tyler Hickey was the winning pitcher.

5 years ago – 2014

■ After years of planning and controversy, dredging had begun on Wonder Lake. Undertaken by the Master Property Owners Association and financed by taxes collected on a Special Service Area, the project was intended to deepen the lake by removing sediment.

■ Children’s Peace Park & Paths, a meditative labyrinth and global/social awareness garden and seating area was being installed next to Dick Tracy Way Park Playground through the combined efforts of the Woodstock School District 200 Challenge Corps program, the Bull Valley Garden Club and Woodstock’s Public Works Department. A $10,000 grant from the McHenry County Community Foundation helped cover costs.

■ Woodstock Little League 50/70 Intermediate All-Star team fell just short of winning the District 13 championship.

After 11 innings, the game with South Elgin was tied 6-6 and was postponed to the next day due to darkness. South Elgin scored three runs in the top of the 12th and didn’t allow Woodstock to score in the bottom of the inning.

1 year ago – 2018

■ Participants in Woodstock Children’s Summer Theatre were in rehearsals for “Mary Poppins JR.” The cast of 52 students ranged in age from 10 to 14, with Breanne Walker playing Mary Poppins, David Krannenburg as George Banks, and Abby Flores as Winifred Banks.

■ Fred’s Upholstery was celebrating its 70th anniversary as a family business.

Fred Strang Sr. started the business after he returned from serving as a Navy Seabee during World War II. Fred Sr.’s son, grandson, and great-grandson and greatgranddaughter, Fred, Craig, Ben and Jayne, respectively, are the principals today.

■ Woodstock’s annual Folk Festival had expanded to a three-day schedule. The Sunday afternoon finale included sixhours of America’s homegrown musical heritage.

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■ Kate Topf was elected the acting chair of the Wonder Lake Board of Trustees, replacing Richard DeGarmo, who had resigned.

■ Changes in the Woodstock 2010 Comprehensive Plan were nearly complete as the City Council discussed the city’s land use map, transportation map, and related policies and recommendations.

■ Dr. Timothy Conway was named Marian Central Catholic High School’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.

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■ MCHENRY COUNTY JEWISH CONGREGATION 8617 Ridgefield Road, Crystal Lake 815-455-1810 Worship: 7 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. Saturday ■ NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER 5115 Dean St. • 815-337-4673 Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday ■ REDEEMER LUTHERAN 1320 Dean St. • 815-338-9370 Worship: 4:30 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. Sunday, 7 p.m.

■ RESURRECTION CATHOLIC 2918 S. Country Club Road 815-338-7330 Worship: 9:15 a.m. Sunday; 5 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. weekdays ■ ST. ANN’S EPISCOPAL 503 W. Jackson St. • 815-338-0950 Worship: 9 a.m. Sunday ■ ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN 401 St. John’s Road • 815-338-5159 Worship: 5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. Sunday ■ ST. MARY CATHOLIC 313 N. Tryon St. • 815-338-3377 Worship: 7:30 a.m. Monday - Saturday; 5 and 6:30 p.m. (Spanish) Saturday; 7:30, 9 and 10:30 a.m., noon (Spanish), 5 p.m. Sunday ■ THE BRIDGE CHRISTIAN 2620 Bridge Lane • 815-496-0548 Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday ■ THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 2016 Hartland Road • 815-334-1703 Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday ■ THE VINE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1132 N. Madison St. • 815-338-3380 Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday ■ UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER 225 W. Calhoun St. • 815-337-3534 unitywoodstock.org Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday ■ UPPER FOX VALLEY QUAKER MEETING 4614 Pioneer Road, McHenry • 815-385-8512 Discussion and singing, 9 a.m. Sunday Worship, 10 a.m., fellowship, 11 a.m.

Sunday ■ WOODSTOCK ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1201 Dean St.• 815-338-1316 Worship: 9 a.m. Sunday prayer service, 10 a.m. worship service ■ WOODSTOCK BIBLE CHURCH 118 Benton St. Worship: 10:30 a..m. Sunday

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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.

■ FIRST UNITED METHODIST 201 W. South St. • 815-338-3310 Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday ■ 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. 847-343-4500 goodnewswoodstock.org Worship: 5 p.m. Sunday ■ GRACE FELLOWSHIP 200 Cairns Court • 815-337-6510 Worship: 10:15 a.m. Sunday ■ GRACE LUTHERAN 1300 Kishwaukee Valley Road 815-338-0554 Worship: 5 p.m. Saturday (informal traditional); Sunday 8:30 a.m. (traditional), 10 a.m. (contemporary) ■ HOUSE OF BLESSING 2018 N. Route 47 (First Presbyterian Church building)

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10 WEDNESDAY

Offsides Sports Bar & Grill 680 S. Eastwood Drive 6 p.m.

815-338-4300

D-200 BOARD MEETING

WOLF OAK WOODS WORKDAY

15 MONDAY

Woodstock High School Learning Resource Center 501 W. South St. 7 p.m.

815-338-8200

11 THURSDAY

Grace Fellowship Church 200 Cairns Court 6 to 8 p.m.

815-337-6510

QUILTERS DISCUSSION FORUM

8930 Route 120 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. conservmc.org

SENIOR ACTIVITIES

COMMUNITY

REUNION

Dorr Township 1039 Lake Ave. 10:30 a.m.

Lunch - $5 donation 815-338-0125

SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUP Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 6 to 7 p.m. woodstockpubliclibrary.org

COMMON GROUND GATHERING

Soulful Prairies Farm 4706 Alden Road 6:30 to 9 p.m. $10 RSVP by July 8, liberty.prairie.org/ calendar or 815-337-9502

13 SATURDAY

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET Woodstock Square 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org

LOCAL HISTORY WALKING TOUR Woodstock Public Library bike rack 414 W. Judd St. 9 a.m.

Woodstockpubliclibrary.com

WHS CLASS OF ‘74

GRIEF SHARE

CHAIR YOGA

Woodstock Public Library 7 p.m. $5 woodstockpubliclibrary.org

COFFEE WITH THE CHIEF Woodstock Police Department 656 Lake Ave. 7 p.m.

815-338-2131

16 TUESDAY

Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 7 p.m. woodstockpubliclibrary.org

17 WEDNESDAY WOLF OAK WOODS WORKDAY 8930 Route 120 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. conservmc.org

MEMORY MAKERS STORYTELLING GROUP

Woodstock Square 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org

Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 9:30 a.m.

815-338-0542 woodstockpubliclibrary.org Led by Joy Aavang

COFFEE AT THE CAFÉ

WORLD FILM NIGHT

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET

Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. 1 p.m.

For senior citizens bvidales@woodstockil.gov 815-338-4363

CRUISE NIGHT

Offsides Bar & Grill 680 S. Eastwood Drive 6 to 9 p.m. offsidesbar.com

WOODSTOCK CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Hall 121 W. Calhoun St. 7 p.m.

To submit calendar items, email pr@thewoodstockindependent.com Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. Noon to 1 p.m. woodstockkiwanis@gmail.com

SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUP Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 6 to 7 p.m. woodstockpubliclibrary.org

20 SATURDAY WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET Woodstock Square 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org

YONDER PRAIRIE WORK DAY

Yonder Prairie 1150 S. Rose Farm Road 9 a.m. to noon conserveMC.org

HABITAT RESTORATION Boger Bog 2399 S. Cherry Valley Road 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. mccdistrict.org 815-455-1537

Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 6 p.m.

815-338-0542 “Nina”

READ TO A DOG

18 THURSDAY

21 SUNDAY

Dorr Township 1039 Lake Ave. 10:30 a.m.

Lunch - $5 donation 815-338-0125

Yonder Prairie 1150 S. Rose Farm Road 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. conserveMC.org

SENIOR ACTIVITIES

KIWANIS WOODSTOCK MEETING

Woodstock Public Library 2 p.m. woodstockpubliclibrary.org

YONDER PRAIRIE WORK DAY

22 MONDAY

Resurrection Catholic Church

GRIEF SHARE

Grace Fellowship Church 200 Cairns Court 6 to 8 p.m.

815-337-6510

23 TUESDAY

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET Woodstock Square 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org

COFFEE AT THE CAFÉ

Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. 1 p.m.

For senior citizens bvidales@woodstockil.gov 815-338-4363

CRUISE NIGHT

Offsides Bar & Grill 680 S. Eastwood Drive 6 to 9 p.m. offsidesbar.com

AS SEEN ON PINTEREST: ADULT CRAFTS Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 6:30 p.m.

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24 WEDNESDAY WOLF OAK WOODS WORKDAY 8930 Route 120 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. conservmc.org

25 THURSDAY SENIOR ACTIVITIES Dorr Township 1039 Lake Ave. 10:30 a.m.

Lunch - $5 donation 815-338-0125

2918 South Country Club Road Woodstock, IL 60098

We welcome all to join us at our Mass times: Saturday at 5:00 pm & Sunday at 9:15 am (This schedule runs Sun., June 16 - Sun., Sept. 8) We, the members of the Resurrection Catholic Church, are a prayerful, loving community formed by the Holy Spirit, striving to be a sign of the Gospel values of Jesus Christ: justice, truth and love.

entertainment WOODSTOCK CITY BAND CONCERT

7:30 p.m.

Woodstock Square July 10: “Hollywood Revisited”; July 17: “Let Me Rearrange Some Things”; July 24: “Fright Night”

OPEN MIC NIGHT July 12, 26, 7 p.m.

Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. $3 donation offsquaremusic.org

SECOND SUNDAY CONCERT Potts & Pans Steelband July 14, 3 p.m.

Culture, Arts and Music

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SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUP Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 6 to 7 p.m. woodstockpubliclibrary.org

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WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET Woodstock Square 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org

WILD WOODSTOCK WALKS:

Hennen Conservation Area??

July 17, 7 p.m.

Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. woodstockoperahouse.org

ORIGINAL OPEN MIC July 18, 7:30 p.m.

Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. aplacetoshinemusic.com

JAZZ NIGHT

July 19, 8 p.m.

Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. woodstockoperahouse.org $5 donation

ROBBIE FULKS

July 19, 8 p.m.

Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. $23 woodstockoperahouse.com

GREG BROWN AND BO RAMSEY

July 21, noon to 6 p.m.

Woodstock Square Suggested donation $20 individuals, $30 family Performers: Noon The Leftovers; 12:30 p.m. Scott Ainslie; 1:15 p.m. Gathering Sparks; 2 p.m.Windborne; 2:45 p.m. Zoe Mulford; 3:30 p.m. Cari Ray & the Shaky Legs; 4:15 p.m. Joe Crookston; 4:55 Presentation of “Woody” Awards; 5 p.m. Lifetime Achievement Award and Performance by Anne Hills; 5:40 p.m. AllSing Finale

FIRST SATURDAY MUSIC Aug. 3, 7 p.m.

Unity Spiritual Center of Woodstock 225 W. Calhoun St. $3 donation offsquaremusic.org

ROCKSTOCK-MARRAKESH EXPRESS Aug. 10, 6 p.m.

Woodstock Square Free

MOVIES

July 20, 8 p.m.

Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. $35 A seating, $30 B seating woodstockoperahouse.com

WEDNESDAY MORNING MOVIES

CHECK 4622 Dean St. Free 9 a.m. conservemc.org

MCHENRY COUNTY FAIR

29 MONDAY

Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. 1 p.m.

For senior citizens bvidales@woodstockil.gov 815-338-4363

GRIEF SHARE

Grace Fellowship Church 200 Cairns Court 6 to 8 p.m.

815-337-6510

30 TUESDAY

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET Woodstock Square 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org

Woodstock Theatre Classic Cinemas

11900 Country Club Road Noon to 10 p.m. mchenrycountyfair.com

COFFEE AT THE CAFÉ

CRUISE NIGHT

THEATER

‘DISNEY’S FROZEN JR.’

Woodstock Opera House July 12, 13, 14, 2 p.m.

July 12, 13, 7 p.m.

121 Van Buren St. $6 all seats for library benefit 2 p.m. July 12 $20 adults and $15 students for WCST fundraiser dinner 7 p.m.

July 12 (includes show admission) $10 all seats July 13, 14 woodstockoperahouse.com

LECTURE

THE CREATION OF ‘SHOWBOAT’

July 16, 7 p.m.

Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. $15 adults, $10 students and senior citizens woodstockoperahouse.com

July 20, 7 p.m.

Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. woodstockoperahouse.com

ART

KLIMT & SCHIELE: EROS AND PSYCHE July 25, 7 p.m.

Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. $18 woodstockoperahouse.com

COMEDY

CAFÉ COMEDY NIGHT July 27, 8 p.m.

Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. $10 operahouse@woodstockil.gov

MAGIC

MAGIC AT THE CAFÉ Aug. 3, 7 p.m.

Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. $15 woodstockoperahouse.com 7:30 p.m.

815-575-8065

AUGUST

2 FRIDAY

1 THURSDAY

MCHENRY COUNTY FAIR 11900 Country Club Road 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. mchenrycountyfair.com

CLUB M81

Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. 7 p.m.

Free operahouse@woodstockil.gov

31 WEDNESDAY

WOODSTOCK JAYCEES GENERAL MEETING

11900 Country Club Road

SPOKEN WORD CAFÉ

7 a.m. to 10 p.m. mchenrycountyfair.com

Offsides Bar & Grill 680 S. Eastwood Drive 6 to 9 p.m. offsidesbar.com

MCHENRY COUNTY FAIR

SPOKEN WORD

Mixin Mingle 124 Cass St.

MCHENRY COUNTY FAIR 11900 Country Club Road 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. mchenrycountyfair.com

3 SATURDAY

MCHENRY COUNTY FAIR 11900 Country Club Road 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. mchenrycountyfair.com

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET Woodstock Square 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org

COMMUNITY

Woodstock Square 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Performers will be: July 13: 9 a.m. Stage Leftovers; July 16: 9 a.m. Andy and Gloria, 10 a.m. Amy Dixon Kolar, 11 a.m.

Gloria and Andy; July 20: 9 a.m.

Bad Penny; July 23: 9 a.m. Judson and Judy Brown; July 27: 9 a.m.

Kishwaukee Ramblers; 11 a.m.

Andy and Cheryl; July 30: 9 a.m.

Moriyah and McCoo, 11 a.m. Rich Prezioso; Aug. 3: 9 a.m. Stage Leftovers

STAGE LEFTOVERS

WOODSTOCK FOLK FESTIVAL

209 Main St. Doors open at 9 a.m., Show at 10 a.m. $1 Classiccinemas.com July 10: “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation;” July 17:”The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part;” July 24: “Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch;” July 31: “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World;” Aug. 7: “Wonder Park”

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on JUNE 19, 2019 An Assumed Name Business Certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk in McHenry County, IL under the following business name and address, and setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting business known as: CHICK REMODELING located at 10505 ALDRIDGE DRIVE, HUNTLEY IL 60142. Owner Name & Address: BRANDON CHICK 10505 ALDRIDGE DRIVE, HUNTLEY IL 60142.

Dated: JUNE 19,2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County

ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on JUNE 20, 2019 An Assumed Name Business Certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk in McHenry County, IL under the following business name and address, and setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting business known as: REDBIRD PACKAGING located at 6704 PINGREE RD CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014. Owner Name & Address: PATRICK O’BERRY 664 EXMOOR CT CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014.

Dated: JUNE 20, 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent June 26, 2019, July 3, 2019, July 10, 2019) L10818

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF CHANGE TO DBA CLOSING THE BUSINESS FILE # 17531 Public Notice is hereby given that on JUNE 21, A.D., 2019, a Certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County IL concerning the business known as ROA’S GARDEN AND SERVICES located at 10192 HUNTER TRAIL, HUNTLEY IL 60142 which certificate sets for th the following change: CLOSING THE BUSINESS in the DBA thereof: YOLANDA HERNANDEZ 10192 HUNTER TRAIL, HUNTLEY IL 60142 IS CLOSING THE ABOVE NAME BUSINESS ROA’S GARDEN AND SERVICES LOCATED AT 10192 HUNTER TRAIL, HUNTLEY IL 60142 OPENED AUGUST 8, 2011.

Dated this 21st day of JUNE, A.D., 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent June 26, 2019, July 3, 2019, July 10, 2019) L10819

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on JUNE 24, 2019 An Assumed Name Business Certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk in McHenry County, IL under the following business name and address, and setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning,

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on JUNE 24, 2019 An Assumed Name Business Certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk in McHenry County, IL under the following business name and address, and setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting business known as: ASSIGNMENT HUB located at 211 N. STATE ST MARENGO, IL 60152. Owner Name & Address: JOHN ROBERT VITO 211 N. STATE ST MARENGO, IL 60152.

Dated: JUNE 24, 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent July 3, 2019, July 10, 2019) L10821

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY-IN PROBATE Case No. 19PR000201 In the Matter of the Estate of LORELEI PETERSON Deceased CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of LORELEI PETERSON Of: CRYSTAL LAKE, IL Letters of office were issued on: 6/24/2019 to: Representative: GEOFFREY PETERSON 5914 MARIETTA DR CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014 JENNIFER SHAFFER 5914 MARIETTA DR CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014 whose attorney is: HELLYER, WILLIAM A., LTD 444 N ROUTE 31 STE 100 CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60012 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 July 3, 2019, July 10, 2019) L10822

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on JULY 1, 2019 An Assumed Name Business Certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk in McHenry County, IL under the following business name and address, and setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting business known as: B. CARRENOS LANDSCAPING located at 1202 JEWETT ST., WOODSTOCK IL 60098. Owner Name & Address: PAULA L. AND MARIO CARRENO 1202 JEWETT ST., WOODSTOCK IL 60098.

Dated: JULY 1, 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent July 10, 2019) L10824

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY-IN PROBATE Case No. 19PR000200 In the Matter of the Estate of BELVA GOLDBECK Deceased CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of BELVA GOLDBECK Of: MCHENRY, IL Letters of office were issued on: 6/25/2019 to: Representative: RUSSELL GOLDBECK 7208 SHALES ST CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014 whose attorney is: HELLYER, WILLIAM A., LTD 444 N ROUTE 31 STE 100 CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60012 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 July 10, 2019) L10825

PUBLIC NOTICE

ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on JULY 1, 2019 An Assumed Name Business Certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk in McHenry County, IL under the following business name and address, and setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting business known as: LNM SERVICES COMPANY located at 608 PARK ST., WOODSTOCK IL 60098. Owner Name & Address: LEONARD MITCHELL 608 PARK ST., WOODSTOCK IL 60098.

Dated: JULY 1, 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent July 10, 2019) L10826

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NOTICE OF SELF-STORAGE SALE The Storage Space LLC, 945 Dieckman St., P O Box 1873, Woodstock, IL. 60098, must receive the delinquent amount of $720.00 for rental of unit #53 at 945 Dieckman St., Woodstock, IL. 60098, name Daphne Thompson. Or contents will be sold (no auction) or disposed of on 7/26/19 at 10:00 a.m. at 945 Dieckman St., Woodstock, IL. 60098.

Contents: Plastic shelving, Dresser, Hutch, Toolbox, CD’s, Purse, Western boots, Keurig, Games, Computer & monitor, Salon chair and accessories, Baskets, Kitchen utensils, Miscellaneous household items, and Bags & boxes contents unknown and other general household.

Published in The Woodstock Independent July 10, 2019) L10827

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on JUNE 18, 2019 An Assumed Name Business Certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk in McHenry County, IL under the following business name and address, and setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting business known as: KROPP AND COMPANY located at 1041 HORIZON RIDGE LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156. Owner Name & Address: MICHAEL K KROPP 1041 HORIZON RIDGE LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156.

Dated: JUNE 18,2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent June 26, 2019, July 3, 2019, July 10, 2019) L10816

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conducting and transacting business known as: SCARLET FIBER ARTS located at 10462 CASSELBERRY N HUNTLEY IL 60142. Owner Name & Address: SCARLET DOUGLAS 10462 CASSELBERRY N HUNTLEY IL 60142.

Dated: JUNE 24, 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent July 3, 2019, July 10, 2019) L10820

July 10-16, 2019

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Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent June 26, 2019, July 3, 2019, July 10, 2019) L10817

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22nd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of Alec Andrew Zinke Case No. 19MR000583 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Alec Andrew Zinke to the new name of: Alec Keanu Stone The court date will be held on August 5, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at 2200 N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock, McHenry County in Courtroom # TBD, Dated at Woodstock, IL, June 17, 2019 /s/Alec Andrew Zinke (Published in The Woodstock Independent June 26, 2019, July 3, 2019, July 10, 2019) L10815

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Woodstock Girls Softball: 50 years for love of the game

Local organization serves girls for decades

By Sandy Kucharski

SANDY@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM

For some it was a rite of summer.

For others, it was a chance to carry on a family legacy. And for many, it was where they met lifelong friends.

Since 1969, Woodstock Girls Softball League has been teaching girls ages 4 to 20 the skills of the game, offering them an opportunity to learn life skills and to make memories that last a lifetime.

“Woodstock Girls Softball League is proud to be a long-standing organization helping families pass on their love of the game through many generations,” Angela Young, president of the league, said in an email. “We are excited to be a part of something so inclusive to the young girls of this community after so many years and to be able to continue this tradition.”

Current stats

After a decrease of nearly 33 percent in the number of players in 2017, and a flat 2018, the league saw an increase this year with 149 girls participating.

The league has two seasons. The spring season runs from April through the last week in June, with an endof-the-season tournament followed by two All-Star tournaments, one of which will be held at Bates Park. The Woodstock Girls Softball League has hosted the tournament for the past 21 years. Play starts again in late August for the fall season, running through the last Saturday in October.

Members of one of the 12U teams put an exclamation mark on the spring season last week, placing first in its division.

While the younger divisions are thriving, Young said, they find it challenging to fill the upper-age divisions.

Older girls are drawn away by other sports or they move on to travel-team softball. The league has begun creating opportunities to keep the girls by providing some additional levels of playing.

“In 2015, we started our Storm program,” Young said. “Our Storm teams are tryout teams that provide an opportunity for girls that are looking

Eliana Shoulders tags a runner on an arm.

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Woodstock Softball player Gianna Boege pitches June 28 against a Crystal Lake 12U team.

for the next level of competition but aren’t ready to go full travel yet. The girls continue to play in our recreational league, but they also play in a few tournaments throughout the year and end their season with a game at the Bandits Stadium in Rosemont.”

The league currently fields a 10U and 12U Storm team, and has added Subzero, a full-time travel program, with 14U and 18U teams.

girls’ progress over time allows them the opportunity to get to know players better and track their development.

In recognition of the league’s 50-year existence, the Woodstock City Council adopted a proclamation June 18.

The document referred to the league as “one of the cornerstones of Woodstock’s youth sports offerings, having provided a multi-generational program with five decades of service to the community.”

It went on to state, “…during the past 50 years, over 5,000 of Woodstock’s

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young women have benefited from participating in this fun and active lifestyle.”

In addition to the honor bestowed by the city, the team celebrated all season by sporting “ celebrating 50 years” as an addition to the logo on each player’s jersey.

The league is gearing up to host the Woodstock Summer Squall tournament July 15-21. For the tournament game schedule or to register for the fall season visit woodstockgirlssoftball.org.

The secret to success

“We have a small but mighty group of volunteers that have kept the league running successfully for years,” Young said. “Without them, we wouldn’t be able to provide this opportunity to the community.”

Young became involved with the league in 2015 when her 6-year-old wanted to play softball.

“I started coaching her 6U team and eventually started attending board meetings. All of the coaches and board members are volunteers, and pretty quickly I realized how much time it takes to make the league successful and wanted to help more,” Young said.

“Seeing Bates Park full of girls playing a game that they love makes all of our time and work absolutely worth it.”

Another asset of the league is longterm coaches involved with the program for many years. Following the

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The 12U Woodstock 1 team won its division in the end-of-the-season tournament June 30. Pictured (from left, front row) are: Maddie Graunke, Kylee Nicholson, Rian Fossum, Hayden Benedict, Melanie Nunez, and Gianna Boege. Back row: Erika Kelly, Emma Enot, Elise Abeyta, and Eliana Shoulders.

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Blue Streak football player Michael Purkey (center) prepares to hand off to Sam Vidales under the watchful eye of coach Logan Kunzie (far left) and head coach Mike Brasile during football camp July 2. (Right) Players stay hydrated. The Streaks’ first varsity game will begin at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23.

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DIVISION CHAMPS

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The Minnesota Twins show off their trophies July 3 as the 2019 Woodstock Little League Major Division Tournament Champions. The team managed by Neal Wagner and Harry Jablonski finished the season 10-5-1. Pictured are (front, from left) Brendan Vorderer, Riley Smith, Mark Jablonski, Calum Wagner, Hunter Bunting, Ensley Smith, and George Niespodzianski. (Back) Liam Vizanko, Emiliano Lintner, and Rocco Mrozek.

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College distance runner Jarod Baker logs summer workout miles on Collins Road June 26 while followed by his father, Marty. A former Blue Streak runner, Baker runs cross-country and track for the University of Wisconsin-Plattville Pioneers. On this outing, he logged 20 miles on his 20th birthday.

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