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Local Guard unit ships out
Family, community support Afghanistan-bound soldiers By Tricia Carzoli
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During a short, somber mobilization ceremony Saturday, hundreds of people from the community rallied around Woodstock-based Illinois Army National Guard Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment.
Because of operational security, many details about the deployment were not released. But most of the unit’s soldiers will deploy this week to eastern Afghanistan, according to Sgt. 1st Class William Hornbeck, and they will be mobilized in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. The mobilization includes 400
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soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment headquartered in Chicago. Companies based in Chicago, Bartonville, Elgin, Kankakee, Joliet and Woodstock will be part of the largest mobilization of Illinois Army National Guard forces since 2010, according to a press release. See GUARD Page 2
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National Guard SPC Chanc McEstes of Woodstock gets a kiss from now-fiancée Daphne Westfallen during a mobilization ceremony Saturday at Woodstock High School, where McEstes proposed. McEstes was expected to leave Tuesday as part of a Guard deployment to Afghanistan.
Chamber has housing plan questions By Larry Lough
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Whether the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce and Industry takes a position on the proposed Founder’s Crossing housing development might depend on what its board members hear in an Aug. 7 meeting. “We haven’t taken a formal position,” said Danielle Gulli, executive
director of the chamber. “The board is probably split on what members think about it. ... “Should the board take a position on it? We’re leaning toward we probably should.” Gulli said the chamber had organized the members-only meeting for next week – the day after a City Council meeting – to hear “the pros and cons” of the development proposed
by Kenneth Rawson and his daughter, architect Rhonda Rawson, of Chicago. “We’re totally pro-development,“ Gulli said, “but we want to be selective. What is the right thing for the long term? ... The chamber is in favor of the right development.” The city Plan Commission doesn’t think the Rawsons’ plan is the right one for the former Die Cast factory See CHAMBER Page 3
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Guard Sgt. 1st Class William Hornbeck talks to friend and Marine Corps veteran Ric Gil during the mobilization ceremony. This is Hornbeck’s sixth deployment and his fourth to a combat zone.
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“The 178th recently returned from training at the Joint Readiness Training Center in Fort Polk, La., and are ready to take on this mission,” said Maj. Gen. Richard Hayes, adjutant general of the Illinois National Guard. “The men and women of the Illinois National Guard continue to be actively involved in missions overseas and here at home. Their readiness to mobilize is a testament to their families and civilian employers.” When not preparing for deployment, the Guard meets one weekend a month and for a lengthier period of time during the summer. But, in December, Delta Company was given mobilization orders. “We train throughout the year for this,” Hornbeck said. “[W]e often get a year-and-a-half notice, but we had eight months. I’m extremely proud of these soldiers. They worked hard to be ready.” Hornbeck has served in the Army for 30 years and has been stationed with the Woodstock Delta Company for the past 12. He guarded missiles in Saudi Arabia during and after Desert Storm, served in Iraq in 2004, and was deployed to Afghanistan during 2008-09 with Delta Company. He will return to Afghanistan to lead his unit in the upcoming mission.
Tradition of service
This time, he will take 1997 Woodstock High School graduate Sgt. 1st Class Guy Porth with him. This will be Porth’s second deployment to Afghanistan with Hornbeck. A short time after graduation, Porth said, he was looking for more. His father had served in the Navy in Vietnam, and his grandfather was a World War II veteran; his younger brother chose a career in the Army as well. Porth enlisted with the Army and served in Iraq in 2004-05 and then in Afghanistan with Hornbeck. Porth said he enjoyed his active duty and remained active in the Guard. Recently a new soldier, also a graduate of WHS, was stationed at the Armory. Porth said that, with such a close-knit community, it was nice to reminisce about the community and the teachers they both had. Also being deployed is Wonder Lake resident Spc. Brandon Bukovsky, who earned a law enforcement degree at McHenry County College and has been a corrections officer in the Milwaukee area for several years. “I wanted to do a little more,” Bukovsky said. “I wanted to give back, and I knew that there were benefits for my daughter [Brylee] as well.” He has served in the National Guard
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at the Woodstock Armory for two years; this will be his first deployment.
Family support
The military does not forget about the families of those deployed. “We have a Family Readiness Group which helps the families at home prepare for our deployment as well,” Hornbeck said. “There is a lot that our soldiers do to prepare their families – and this time around we didn’t have as much time to do that.” Experienced in deployment, Hornbeck’s family – wife Denise and children, Angela, James, Jared, Alex and Aaron – would have the support they needed during his fourth tour because of the FRG, the community support, and the military family support. “Everyone here [at the Armory] is ready to help out.” Hornbeck explained. “And the families support each other.” Porth said this second deployment would be a little harder as he and his wife, Lindsay, had welcomed two more children. “My wife is the backbone of our family,” Porth said. “I couldn’t go day to day without her.” Lindsay will remain stateside with their children, Violet, Lane and Sullivan, but they know the larger difference Porth’s career choice makes. “I’m happy that my Dad does what he does,” 11-year-old Violet said. “He loves it, and he gives back to his country and protects us.” The Porths have created a community of their own for support. Neighbors Kevin and Michelle have been through deployment with their own children as well. “Their kids are a little older,” Porth said, “so they know what my kids will be going through. And I know they will be there for them.” Neighbor Nancy Peterson also has been instrumental in helping with the children in the past and will be there for this deployment. “It is amazing how everyone pitches in,” Hornbeck said.
Bukovsky also has help in his corner with his young daughter, Brylee. “My family has been so supportive of me,” he said. “And they help so much with Brylee, and I know they are going to be helping everything else while I am gone.” Bukovsky’s mother, Rachel Sellars, and his grandmother Lorraine will help with the care of his daughter as well as with behind-the-scenes duties, such as maintaining his home, while he is gone.
Change in communication
The three soldiers have different military experiences that shape the way they communicate with their families while they are deployed. For Hornbeck, this deployment is very different from the first He recalled writing letters to keep in touch with his family during Desert Storm. He plans to continue that despite the technological advances. “There is something special about getting a letter,” he said. “It is something personal. I’ll write letters this time, of course.” Porth and Hornbeck recalled communication on their last deployment in Afghanistan being easier because of improved cellphone service. “But you had to be in areas that had service, and you had to have a special card,” Hornbeck said. “It was expensive, too.” Porth was looking forward to more communication this time around. “I have date nights planned where the kids know that we will talk, right?” he said as he looked at his kids, who nodded in agreement. “You should do that, too,” Porth said to Bukovsky. “We already have,” he said, looking at a smiling Brylee.
Local support
As evidenced by the people who attended the mobilization ceremony at Woodstock High School, and amid hugs and tears, the local community and surrounding areas showed great
respect for those who serve. “The community is great here,” Hornbeck said. “They’ve always been incredibly supportive.” He said Delta Company noticed window displays around the Square during Memorial Day each year, the Memorial Day ceremony and parade, and recently the production of “A Few Good Men” at the Woodstock Opera House. “We are so grateful for their support,” Hornbeck said. “And we try to give back, too.” The unit takes down the old flag and presents the new one during the Memorial Day ceremonies and brings the battlefield cross. Members also march in the Christmas parade. Hornbeck even appeared on stage during the “White Christmas” musical. “I hope the community knows that we notice,” he said. “And we try to be there for them whenever we can.” He said Delta Company had held a previous deployment ceremony at the Woodstock Opera House and was thankful for everything thenbuilding manager Mark Greenleaf and the Opera House staff did for the unit. “Larry O’Connor and [Other World Computing] were also supportive,” Hornbeck said. “They provided softball gear for us as well as other care packages. They paid postage for our Family Readiness Group.” Hornbeck said that during downtime overseas, the group organizes softball games and runs marathons for fun. OWC and CEO O’Connor have supported units overseas with special deliveries. “[We’ve] been doing such since Desert Storm almost 20 years ago,” O’Connor said. New to the support team this year is Operation Wild Horse based out of Bull Valley. “We have offered to help any family with whatever they need,” OWH program director Patti Gruber said. “Our veterans here in our program see these families as their families. The families of those deployed can come here. We are going to send the unit care packages. We are going to take care of the families at home and [the soldiers] out there.” Loved ones at home, of course, sill eagerly await a FaceTime call and feel the soldiers’ absence the most. “I’m going to miss Daddy a lot,” Brylee said as she gave her father, Bukovsky, a tight hug. The 178th Infantry Regiment last was mobilized in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2008-09. The Woodstock Armory’s Delta Company lost four men during that tour. Sgt. Christopher Abeyta, Sgt. Robert Weinger, and Spc. Norman Cain III were killed in action. Spc. Lukasz Saczek died of noncombat wounds.
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site along Clay Street north of the Metra Station. The commission voted 5-4 in February against recommending approval of the preliminary plat by the City Council, and then voted 7-0 against the plan in June after the Rawsons had made slight revisions to their proposal for 92 small-lot, singlefamily homes.
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Ten chimneys represent the 10 townhomes built at Woodstock Station before the developer went bankrupt during the housing recession. document,” Gulli said. “That’s the whole idea of having a long-term plan. Is the new council just going to disregard that?” Three new members were elected in April to the seven-member council. Although the council has yet to consider the preliminary plat – the plan was returned to the Plan Commission for reconsideration after revisions were made following the February rejection by commissioners – Mayor Brian Sager and council members were generally excited about the concept when the Rawsons presented it to them last fall.
New space needed Gulli said the commercial aspect of any development was key to attracting new businesses, many of which would not want to invest in significant building improvements needed by several storefronts on the Square that some landlords have not made. She called that “the biggest cause for vacancies” downtown. “It’s short-sighted to think we don’t need to bring businesses to Woodstock because we have the Square,” she said. “We think people are interested in new commercial space. “We think there’s a demand there.
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Gulli said her board had similar concerns to those voiced by Plan Commission members, particularly the lack of commercial space within the development. That idea was part of a plan for downtown development that the council approved in January. That concept also is designed to attract millennials – people in their 20s and 30s – who would want retailers and service providers within their housing development. “Millennials want convenience,” Gulli said. “They don’t want to walk three blocks [to the Square]. They want to just step off the elevator. ...” That was the kind of mixed use development the downtown plan included. “This new development doesn’t really meet the requirements of that
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We just don’t have the right spaces.” City Manager Roscoe Stelford had said city staff was working with the Rawsons to improve their proposal, which would feature American Heritage-style row homes along with ranch homes that would sell in the range of $200,000 to $250,000. Gulli said city officials had told her a newly revised plan would include “multistory, multitenant” housing to match the downtown plan’s vision for high-density, transit-oriented housing near the Metra station. Stelford confirmed that, saying Rawson would be available Aug. 7 to make a presentation of that revised plan to the chamber members. “He’s pretty close to having the plat ready,” Stelford said Friday. “They’re still designing it, still costing it to see what it looks like.” Gulli said the chamber board wanted to avoid another unfinished development on that site. Ten townhomes were built as part of Woodstock Station before the developer went bankrupt during the housing recession a decade ago. “The worst thing that could happen,” she said, would be another housing plan that didn’t or couldn’t be completed. “We have one chance to get it right,” Gulli said. “... We need the right opportunity.”
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Underwood picks Woodstock for second office Freshman Democrat says ‘engaged citizens’ make city perfect site
said in a statement last week, “but you can find us all over – we have another office in West Chicago, monthly mobile office hours in eight other communities, and you can find me all over the 14th District with regular town halls, workshops, roundtables, office hours, and more.” The new office will normally be open during business hours Monday through Friday, according to Kirsten
Hartman, Underwood’s deputy chief of staff. District Director Michelle Thimios will divide her time between Woodstock and the other district office in West Chicago, which is more centrally located in the 12-county district covering west-suburban Chicago. “My most important job is serving our community in an accountable and accessible way” Underwood’s statement said, “and the best way for my
team and me to do that is to be everywhere in our geographically large district, meeting constituents where they are to hear from them directly and talk about what we’re doing in Congress.” Hartman said the congresswoman or her staff would routinely meet with constituents throughout the district in more intimate settings, such as a library or coffee shop. “We’re meeting people where they’re at,” Hartman said. Last fall, for the first time in a decade, McHenry County helped to elect a Democrat to Congress. Underwood won with 50.1 percent of the vote in McHenry County when she defeated four-term Republican incumbent Randy Hultgren in what had been a reliably Republican county. And she won every county in the district. Having been in office only seven months, the 32-year-old Naperville nurse will face re-election just 15 months from now. Several Republicans have announced their intentions to challenge Underwood in 2020. One went public in January, the day after she was sworn in. Campaign finance reports show the incumbent raised more than $700,000 in second quarter 2019.
arrested July 19 in the 1200 block of Lake Avenue on a charge of obstructing identification. Released to parent. Court date to be set.
July 19 6:30 a.m. – 4600 block of Greenwood Road, malfunctioning alarm system sounded; engine 6:37 a.m. – Charles and Nelson roads, traffic accident with injuries; shift commander, ambulance, truck 11:09 a.m. – U.S. 14 and Eastwood Drive, traffic accident with no injuries; ambulance, shift commander 11:46 a.m. – 700 block of West Judd Street, unintentional smoke detector activation, no fire; engine, shift commander 2:15 p.m. – 200 block of Wildmeadow Lane, malfunctioning smoke detector activation; engine 5:54 p.m. – 2900 block of Lily Pond Road, traffic accident with injuries; shift commander, ambulance, engine 6:33 p.m. – 100 block of East Donovan Avenue, power line down; engine July 20 5:34 p.m. – 1700 block of South Eastwood Drive, malfunctioning smoke detector activation; engine 6:06 p.m. – Perkins and Franklinville roads, power line down; engine July 21 1:03 a.m. – U.S. 14 and Lake Shore Drive, traffic accident with no injuries;
engine, shift commander, ambulance July 22 7:06 a.m. – 2100 block of North Seminary Avenue, unintentional alarm system activation; shift commander, engine, ambulance 12:56 p.m. – 1500 block of McConnell Road, malfunctioning alarm system sounded; engine, ambulance 12:57 p.m. – 12300 block of Davis Road, power line down; engine, bureau, chief 4:56 p.m. – 1700 block of South Eastwood Drive, unintentional smoke detector activation, no fire; engine July 23 12:02 a.m. – 1000 block of Courtaulds Drive, system malfunction; engine 3:55 a.m. – Kishwaukee Valley and Dimmel roads, traffic accident with no injuries; engine, ambulance July 24 10:45 a.m. – 2000 block of North Seminary Avenue, unintentional detector activation, no fire; ambulance 12:33 p.m. – 2200 block of South Eastwood Drive, traffic accident with injuries; engine, shift commander, ambulance 4:57 p.m. – Alden and Nelson roads, traffic accident with no injuries; truck, ambulance, shift commander
By Larry Lough
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You might get the idea U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood has a soft spot for Woodstock. When she formally announced her re-election campaign in the 14th District in late June, she did so from the stage of the Woodstock Opera House at a rally of about 75 supporters. And when it came time to open a second district office, the freshman Democrat chose Woodstock. That office hosted constituents for two hours this past weekend to discuss whatever issues they had. From 10 a.m. to noon this coming Saturday, a public open house is planned for the new office at 666 Russel Court, Suite 309, just south of the McHenry County Courthouse. The phone number there is 815-527-9533. “Woodstock’s vibrant community of engaged citizens is the perfect homebase for one of my offices,” Underwood
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Congresswoman Lauren Underwood listens to a 14th District constituent during office hours Saturday at her new office in Woodstock.
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■ Ignacio Salinas-Cortes, 25, Woodstock, was arrested July 20 in the 2600 block of Haydn Street on two counts of criminal damage to property. Held on $1,500 bond. Court date Aug. 22. ■ Vicente Cruz, 26, Woodstock, was arrested July 20 in the 2600 block of Haydn Street on two counts of criminal damage to property. Held on $1,500 bond. Court date Aug. 22. ■ Jordan M. Witkowski, 21, Crystal Lake, was arrested July 21 along U.S. 14 near Lake Shore Drive on charges of driving while intoxicated, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and failure to reduce speed. Released after posting 10 percent of $1,000 bond and surrendering driver’s license. Court date Aug. 15. ■ Joseph P. Bargehr, 28, Woodstock, was arrested July 23 in the 200 block of Main Street on charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and aggravated domestic battery. Held on $500,000 bond. Court date to be set. ■ Leslie C. Irocky, 47, Woodstock, was arrested July 23 in the 3700 block of Doty Road on a charge of battery. Held on $2,500 bond. Court date Aug. 8. ■ Male juvenile, 12, Woodstock, was
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■ Mario Sanchez, 21, Woodstock, was arrested July 20 on charges of driving with suspended license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. Charges are only accusations of crimes, and defendants are presumed innocent until proved guilty.
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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 July 18-24: 66 Fire Runs July 18 7:06 a.m. – Greenwood and Wondermere roads, power line down; engine 9:06 a.m. – 700 St. John’s Road, system malfunction; engine
ANOTHER BARNDANCE SUCCESS
Deadline Aug. 31 to apply for rebate to homeowners
Caryl L. Montgomery, 69
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A highlight of the annual Gavers Barndance the “Never Be Defeated” awards for those who have battled or are battling cancer. Pictured July 20 in Emricson Park are (from left) Andy Hartlieb and Denise Graff Ponstein, vice presidents of the Gavers Community Cancer Foundation; award recipient Christy Schoepp Miller; Ike and Jim Athans, accepting for their late brother, George; recipient Connor O’Leary; and Steve Gavers, foundation president. The other award winner was Jonny Imerman.
the events, which again this year was held in Emricson Park. The fact that “more people jump on board each year” for the event inspires others, he said, as people take on the project as “our event.” “The volunteers and sponsors have a very high level of ownership in our organization,” he said. “Unfortunately, each of us continues to be touched in different ways by this disease.” The 2020 event is tentatively scheduled for July 18.
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Gavers Barndance’s 20th anniversary celebration raised a “better than average” amount for the Gavers Community Cancer Foundation. “We were very happy with the way things went this year,” foundation Vice President Andy Hartlieb said. For the 20-year event, he said, “people give a little extra push.” Hartlieb said barndance revenue was $470,000, including $130,000 from the live auction. That put income in the “upper half” of all of
Deadline is 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, to apply for a property tax rebate from the Valley Hi Nursing Home fund surplus. And homeowners who have already applied can confirm receipt of their application online. The rebate allows homeowners to recoup almost 30 percent of county government’s share of last year’s property tax bill. As of last week, more than 45,000 homeowners had applied for $7.9 million of the $15 million the McHenry County Board allocated for the rebate. An estimated 88,000 homeowners countywide are eligible. To be eligible, homeowners had to have owned and occupied their home on April 16, 2019, taken the homestead exemption, and paid last year’s property tax bill in full. A homeowner who last year paid $500 in property taxes to county government would get nearly $150 back. People can apply online from the county website at mchenrycountyil. gov, and hard copies of the application are available during regular business hours at the McHenry County Treasurer’s Office, 2100 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock.
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Caryl Lynne Montgomery, 69, of Woodstock, passed away on June 30, 2019. Caryl was born in Sandwich, Ill., on Feb. 8, 1950, to Charles and Charlene (Strode) Montgomery. Caryl attended Woodstock schools and graduated in 1968. She worked for Pete Frate Line for over 30 years. After retirement, Caryl worked for the Hallmark store in Woodstock. Caryl was an active member of Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock, serving on the preschool board, book club, Bible studies, serving senior luncheons and Lenten soup luncheons. Caryl was also a board member of the Woodstock Public Library. Caryl is survived by her sister, Carma Bomar of Woodbridge, Va., and brothers Clark (Candy) Montgomery of Blue Spring, Mo., Craig (Gail) Montgomery of Woodstock, and Chris (Barb) Montgomery of Chicago. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and -nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister-in-law, Pamela. A memorial gathering and service was held on July 5, 2019, at Grace Lutheran Church in Woodstock. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church Preschool or the Woodstock Public Library.
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Gambling expansion likely a bad bet
Neon signs that lure video gamblers inside no longer glow in the front windows of local taverns. Woodstock City Council outlawed that advertising in amendments to a city ordinance from 2015 that permitted video gambling under a 2009 state law. Not only is exterior signage prohibited, but signs inside the building are not allowed if they can be seen from outside through a window or door. (A 60-day waiver is allowed to new licensees.) And now, the city has declined the state’s generous offer to place a sixth video terminal inside the establishment of each of the 25 allowable licensees. Just as well. In the 2019 session of the Illinois General Assembly, the Legislature went allin on gambling in an optimistic orgy of taxation designed – like a typical gambler – to get back to even. But a new governor was in no mood to attack the spending side in his first year, so the name of this session’s legislative game was revenue enhancement – usually a handy political euphemism for tax increases (on cigarettes, vaping, gambling, gasoline, and more). Gov. Pritzker & Co., however, also looked to offer Illinois residents more opportunities to part with their hardearned money for the benefit of the state. More casinos, new racinos, and even an extra seat in front of the video machines at your favorite watering hole. We have no argument with a bar having a few video machines as entertainment for customers who don’t mind losing a few dollars. The income is important for some taverns’ profit. But video gamblers should remember two things. First, the machines can’t lose. They are set to pay out only a small, fixed percentage of bets. In the end, skill doesn’t matter. Luck does. Second, not for no reason did the state significantly increase – more than eight-fold – funding to address gambling addiction, to $6.8 million. When you sit behind a video gambling machine, you risk more than your money. We suspect the state’s revenue expectations for the new gambling options are more wishful thinking than prudent projection. But they needed such optimism to make the budget work. We’re happy the city didn’t further buy into the hype.
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Sorry, we’re not hiring any new help right now. Guess you’re out of luck! » YOUR VIEW
She’s looks forward to GOP following Jesus
Community garden an exciting city project
It is really a good day in America. With the usurping of Christianity by the Republican Party, we can look forward to the Republican Party’s implementation of these prime points of Jesus’ teachings into our daily lives: 1. Love your neighbor as yourself 2. Do unto others that which you would want done unto you 3. Turn the other cheek 4. “Revenge is mine,” sayeth the Lord. Perhaps we can add a quote by Nichiren Daishonin, a 13th century Japanese Buddhist monk, who said, “The most important thing about the appearance of Shakyamuni Buddha was his behavior as a human being.” We may never BE Jesus, but we surely can behave like him. For a start, let’s go down to the border. …
It is the first year for Community Greens, the community garden project. What began as an unused small patch of roadside land over on Castle Road that is owned by the city has become a vibrant gardening space. It’s thriving and is shaping up to be an amazing community initiative. Jeff Van Landuyt, director of Public Works and liaison to the Environmental Commission, has made himself available to gardeners and is monitoring the progress. Van Landuyt has invested time after work hours to build fences with the gardeners and has been spotted out in the gardens, hammer and drill in hand, during some of our coldest, rainiest days before summer finally arrived. His support is evidence of the city’s commitment to making this project successful. Public Works was getting ready to install the last section of fencing to
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complete phase one of the gardens last week. The location chosen for the gardens affords nearby apartment dwellers, others with limited space, and those who simply want more growing space the opportunity to have a garden plot to raise their own produce. Raised beds are rented for $20 per growing season, and applications are taken by the Public Works Department. In addition, this year there is also a research project sponsored by McHenry County Master Gardeners program of the University of Illinois Extension that is examining the pollinators that visit flowering plants in our area. I think it’s really an exciting project. Erika Gray Woodstock You may email letters to the editor to news@thewoodstockindependent. com, or mail them to 671 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock, IL 60098.
imported in 2018 were from Turkey, and Turkey is our No. 1 exporter of dried apricots. Ninety percent of Turkish apricots are produced in the Malatya province, making it the world’s apricot capital. Allow me one more found bit of information. This one was from Facebook, not email. Crayola, the company that started with crayons and has expanded to watercolors and markers, among other craft items, has a program for recycling spent markers. It’s called Crayola ColorCycle and is available to students in kindergarten through 12th grade schools in the United States and parts of Canada. Schools collect used markers of all kinds, not just Crayola. When the stash reaches eight to 10 pounds, the box is ready for shipping. FedEx will pick up the box, and Crayola will pay the shipping. Crayola also provides standardsbased lesson plans to go along with the project. Best of all, the markers aren’t going into landfills. Information is available at Crayola.com. P.S. Go for a ride! Friday, my husband, Jim, and I drove to Oswego for a reunion with his high school classmates. We opted to drive on county roads instead of Route 47. There is so much green in the fields, plus the gold of ripened grain. The tasseled corn is especially beautiful and, for one who grew up on a farm, the fragrance of the tassels is delightful. The soybean fields are especially lush, too.
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CONTACT INFO FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin Chicago office 230 S. Dearborn St. Suite 3892 Chicago, IL 60604 312-353-4952
Gov. J.B. Pritzker Chicago office James R. Thompson Center 100 W. Randolph St., 16-100 Chicago, IL 60601 312-814-2121
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth Chicago office 230 S. Dearborn St. Suite 3900 Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 886-3506
State Rep. Steve Reick District Office 1072 Lake Ave. Woodstock, IL 60098 815-880-5340
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood Woodstock District Office 666 Russel Court, Suite 309 Woodstock, IL 60098 Woodstock office: 815-527-9533
State Sen. Craig Wilcox District Office 5400 W. Elm St., Suite 103 McHenry, IL 60050 815-455-6330 McHenry County Board
Chairman Jack Franks 6903 S. Grant Hwy. Marengo, IL 60152 815-334-4224 (work) jdfranks@co.mchenry.il.us Woodstock Mayor Brian Sager 121 W. Calhoun St. Woodstock, IL 60098 815-338-4302 mayor@woodstockil.gov Dorr Township Supervisor Susan Brokaw 1039 Lake Ave. Woodstock, IL 60098 815-338-0125 supervisor@dorrtownship.com
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suggested. Travel Trivia teased with the question, “How many countries drive on the left side of the road?” Four options were offered: 44, 56, 63, and 78. I Cheryl guessed 44, and I Wormley was wrong. It’s 78. Declarations Travel Trivia educates as well, providing this: “Left-hand driving is still the law of the land in the U.K., Malta, India, Japan, New Zealand, and many other countries. In fact, about 35 percent of the global population drives on the left-hand side.” Word Genius offered its word of the day – “portentous” – and much more, including its part of speech, three definitions, much advertising, and the day’s question, “Which of these is an example of otiose behavior?” Most people who played answered correctly – hanging around the house avoiding work. NYT (New York Times) Cooking put forward its “47 Best Zucchini Recipes.” I didn’t plant zucchini this year, but friends who did report the plenteous rains have resulted in a bumper crop. Among the nearly four-dozen recipes were zucchini pancakes, zucchini-and-egg tart with fresh herbs, and zucchini salad with pecorino, basil and almonds. “Turkey on Track to Become Top Dried Fruits and Nuts Exporter to the United States” was a subject line that caught my attention. Seventy-five percent of the dried figs we
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Drake University in Des Moines graduated three Woodstock-area residents at the end of the spring 2019 semester. They are Wonder Lake residents Colleen Kless, Bachelor of Science, HealthSci in health services management, and Jacqueline Nordvall, Doctor of Pharmacy, and Woodstock resident Jason Carsello, Bachelor of Arts in politics and environmental sustainability and resilience.
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Woodstock resident earns degree at Grinnell College Olivia Rose Schuette of Woodstock graduated from Grinnell College on May 22 as one of 336 members of the class of 2019. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in Spanish and had a concentration in Latin American studies. Schuette is the daughter of John Schuette of Woodstock.
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Thomas O’Shea, state president of the Air Force Association, presents Steve Liggett, Marian Central math and engineering teacher, with the Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year award. engineering at Marian for 15 years, is currently collaborating with other departments to build Marian’s STREAM program – adding religion (R) and art (A) – to be accredited as a STEM school through AdvancED, a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that accredits primary and secondary schools throughout the U.S. and internationally. Novy said she expected further
development of the program at Marian. “Mr. Liggett, with much enthusiasm, led the charge in working to further embed STEM concepts across the curriculum,” Novy said. “We look forward to continued progress in robotics and other STEM-related competitions and camps that will provide a base for students in their future careers.”
Sophia Rogers of Woodstock received a Larson International Fellowship at Carleton College’s Honors Convocation May 31. She is spending seven weeks in Oaxaca and Mexico City, Mexico, where
The University of Wisconsin Platteville’s dean’s list for the spring 2019 semester includes Dominic Amettis of Wonder Lake and Zachary Emricson of Woodstock.
Wonder Lake resident earns degree at Goshen Kyle Kotecki, Wonder Lake, graduated from Goshen College with a bachelor’s degree in business during the Indiana college’s 121st commencement ceremony on April 28.
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Bachelor of Science in economics-social science during spring commencement ceremonies May 18 at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point in UW-Stevens Point Multi-Activity Center in Marshfield Clinic Health System Champions Hall.
The dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee for the spring 2019 semester includes Sierra Trojan of Wonder Lake and Jade Bellairs and Luis Rodriguez, both of Woodstock.
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Increased interest in the STEM curriculum – science, technology, engineering and math – seems to be something more than a coincidence at Marian Central Catholic High School. That’s why Marian Principal Debra Novy nominated math and engineering teacher Steve Liggett for the Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year award sponsored by the Air Force Association. The application outlined Liggett’s accomplishments and achievements in support of STEM and the impact of these activities on students. “We have also seen a marked increase in students taking STEMrelated classes here at Marian,” Novy said, “specifically our female students.” And Liggett won the award from the program that recognizes teachers who encourage students to use and contribute to technology fields. “I was shocked and honored to receive this award,” Liggett said. “When I first received it, I was completely speechless, and it was not until later that I understood what I received.” Liggett uses many hands-on STEM projects in two levels of engineering classes at Marian. He often takes his students to local elementary schools to work with the students on engineering activities to spark their interest in STEM. Liggett, who has taught math and
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“Real People,” an international juried fine art exhibition, will celebrate the arts through faces and figures from Aug. 21 through Sept. 28 at the Old Courthouse Arts Center. An artists reception gala will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. According to a press release, this international group exhibition will feature more than 70 works from across the media spectrum:
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E*, formerly e-artgroup, will present “Bridge*s,” a themed all-media art exhibition, from Aug. 1 to 31 in conjunction with the Old Courthouse Arts Center on the Woodstock Square. A gala reception for the exhibit will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9. According to a news release, “Bridge*s” will showcase six Chicagoland artists working in paint, photography, and mixed media. Participating artists include Lisa Beard, Bert Leveille, Nancy Merkling, Caren Helene Rudman, Nan Seidler, and Victoria Senn. The subject matter – bridge*s – is as varied as the mediums artists use in their art practice. Bridge*s offers art enthusiasts an opportunity to explore innovative art and multiple interpretations of bridge*s – literally, socially, morally, psychologically. Bridge*s is the collaborative brainchild of E*, a local, professional artist collective that has been exhibiting and curating together for more than 10 years throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. E* is dedicated to exhibiting and growing artistically – planning and presenting exhibitions since 2007.
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“Bridge*s” will showcase works in paint, photography, and mixed media. Shown are (upper left) Bert Leveille’s “Crossover B,” and Nan Seidler’s “Lovers” (above).
“Real People” will feature more than 70 works, including paintings, photography, and sculpture. Shown are Joyce Polance’s “DIRGE” (below) and Jason John’s “Walter as Detroit” (above). paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, fiber, block prints and more. “Real People” is observing its 19th year, having made its debut in 2000 at the Old Courthouse Arts Center, and has become a much-anticipated area event. The Old Courthouse Arts Center will have Joyce Polance as judge for this year’s show and as featured artist from September through October. Polance is primarily known for her figurative oil paintings – both expressionistic portraits and large, painterly groups of nude women that explore emotion and relationships. Polance, who has exhibited internationally, is the recipient of multiple grants and awards, including six Chicago CAAP grants, a George Sugarman Foundation grant, two Judith Dawn Memorial grants, and a Cliff Dwellers Artist in Residence award. For more information, please visit JoycePolance.com. The exhibit will run from Wednesday, Aug. 21, through Saturday, Sept. 28. For more information on the historic arts center and building, visit oldcourthouseartscenter.com. Email questions to realpeople2019@naac4art.org.
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The Georgia Rae Family Band will perform the next First Friday concert at 7 p.m. Aug. 2 on the back patio of the Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road, in Ringwood. The concert is free; registration is not required. The sister song-writing duo from Richmond anchors the Georgia Rae Family Band with a progressive sound inspired by a mix of Americana, contemporary folk and roots, and a little jazzy swing, flavored with family harmony and youthful energy.
Visitors are invited to bring a picnic dinner or dessert and a lawn chair and enjoy the outdoor setting under the branches of ancient oaks with views of the outstretched valley. For more information, call Prairieview Education Center, 815-4795779, or visit MCCDistrict.org.
Saturday concert at church will support Korea mission
First United Methodist Church, 201 E. South St., will host a concert Saturday, Aug. 3, to benefit the church’s 2020 mission trip to Korea. The Matt Kolb Band will headline the event. Fellowship time will begin at 6 p.m., with the concert to follow at 6:30. A freewill offering will be taken.
Church’s annual Rally Day will benefit its food pantry
St. John’s Preschool will host its second annual Community Rally Day from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 It will include a car and tractor show, tractor rides, balloon artist, face painting, inflatable obstacle course for the kids, along with food. The church will collect nonperishable food for its local food pantry. For more information, call 815-338-5185.
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A vintage red-and-white kitchen table sets the stage for a red tea set with cups, a white and red enamelware pot, and decorated red maracas. each have a booth and help to staff the store. She quickly recruited Souza herself and three more people, each interested in maintaining a booth to showcase a specialty. “We love the hunt,” Mikkelsen said of her fellow booth operators, who scour estate sales, barn sales, and flea markets for hidden gems.
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A collection of vintage items featuring ladies evokes a dressing room.
Mikkelsen has bought many of her antiques in Europe, and she will sell items on consignment for customers. Mikkelsen spends part of the winter in Puerta Vallarta, Mexico, where she has volunteered at an
orphanage. While there, she saw grandmothers visiting their grandchildren on Sundays. Because the grandmothers had to work during the week, they could not care for their grandchildren in their own homes. Mikkelsen bought sewing machines and fabric and asked the women to sew items that she could sell for them. Picked Emporium has a selection of placemats, napkins, towels, aprons, tablecloths, and potholders that are made by the grandmothers in Mexico. Souza’s career has included a stint on HGTV’s “Designed to Sell,” in Continued on Next page
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■ Residence at 607 Silver Creek Road, Woodstock, was sold by Scott P. Burgess, Woodstock, to Katelyn A. Emricson, Woodstock, for $125,000. ■ Residence at 8924 Ramble Road, Wonder Lake, was sold by Michael May, Wonder Lake, to Miguel A. Urbina Jr., Wonder Lake, for $120,000. ■ Residence at 1621 Halma Lane, Woodstock, was sold by Matthew J. Golbeck, Woodstock, to Ashley G. Ahrens, Woodstock, for $189,800. ■ Residence at 2915 Boerderij Way, Woodstock, was sold by Andrea Brennan, Woodstock, to Edward William Tillrock Jr., Woodstock, for $265,000. ■ Residence at 1034 Castleshire Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Fernando Diaz, Woodstock, to Blair N. Johnson, Woodstock, for $148,500. ■ Residence at 1544 Clay St., Woodstock, was sold by Eric Matlock, McHenry, to Peter Bowes, Woodstock, for $132,000. ■ Residence at 730 Gerry St., Woodstock, was sold by The Odette Musielski Trust, Woodstock, to Andrea Brennan, Woodstock, for $160,000. ■ Residence at 1006 Yasgur Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Eric J. Bemis, Woodstock, to Elizabeth Ortiz Garcia, Woodstock, for $224,000. ■ Residence at 915 S. Fleming Road, Woodstock, was sold by Custom Development LLC, Richmond, to Brett Kahl, Bull Valley, for $320,000. ■ Residence at 1640 Wicker St., Woodstock, was sold by Brent Nelson, Woodstock, to Noel Baldwin, Belvidere, for $205,000. ■ Residence at 635 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock, was sold by The Estate of Glenn Crandall, Crystal Lake, to Anna S. Hostetter, Woodstock, for $161,000.
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In the storefront last occupied by the Green Box Boutique, at the northwest corner of Cass and Benton streets, Picked Emporium has been doing business since Fair Diddley weekend. The store features antiques, refinished furniture, floral designs, and one-of-a-kind decorative items for the home. Picked Emporium occupies one part of the Caldwell Building, recently purchased by Bethany Souza and a partner. Souza, who previously operated Town Square Hotel above Berkshire Hathaway for 10 years, said that she was refurbishing all of the spaces within the Caldwell Building to include more retail on Cass Street. The second floor will include professional wellness suites, and Souza plans event space along Benton Street. Souza quickly found someone to take over the empty storefront next to The Thoughtfulness Shop. Friend Jody Mikkelsen of Lake Geneva, Wis., has a deep background as a store owner, decorator, designer, and antiques dealer. Mikkelsen saw the opportunity to open a shop where she could sell her antiques and where others with a passion for antiques and home décor could
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which she helped stage homes for sellers whose houses were lingering on the market. Souza said her space inside Picked Emporium gave her a creative outlet where she could sell antiques, as well as retro and repurposed items. Suzanne Delaney said that she began refinishing furniture when she was 18 years old. “I saw the beauty in bringing wood pieces to their natural glory,” Delaney said. Delaney has collected and refinished antiques, decorated homes, and designed gardens that “bring solace to the heart.” Delaney’s booth inside Picked Emporium is named “The Potted Garden.” “I offer unique antique décor and fine statement pieces that you may not typically locate elsewhere,” Delaney said. Delaney also provides home and garden decorating consultations upon inquiry.
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The round wicker table is set for an afternoon of hot chocolate. puts unique items she finds into her floral designs. Rodney Paglialong, who owns Wall-Pro Painting Services, said that his fascination with antiques began when he was very young. “My parents received an inheritance from a close friend,” Paglialong said. “They established a collection of a few beautiful pieces, some of which I have inherited and treasure.” Combining that love of antiques,
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his knowledge as an art teacher, and his career as a house and decorative painter since 2007, Paglialong has learned how to create fine finishes. His space in Picked Emporium gives him “the opportunity to deepen my craftsmanship in the art of refinishing, repairing, and restoring fine finishes on furniture,” he said. He plans to transform pieces that he finds and to take on projects from clients.
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The appeal of Picked Emporium, Mikkelsen said, is that it specializes in “one-of-a-kind things.” People stroll in and get ideas, Mikkelsen said. “They get more creative than if they had never walked in that store.” Mikkelsen has spent much of her time getting to know other shop owners on the Square – and their inventory. She wants to be able to refer a customer to the right store if Picked Emporium does not have what the customer is looking for. Mikkelsen believes that if a customer finds what he or she wants in Woodstock, that ensures the customer’s return visit to town. “The next time you have something you need, you’ll come back to Woodstock,” Mikkelsen said. “The more successful the town is, the more successful everyone is.” Mikkelsen invites everyone to check out Picked Emporium at its grand opening from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1. Picked Emporium, 100 Cass St., is open during the day, closing at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; at 7 p.m. Thursday; and 4 p.m. Sunday. The store is closed on Monday. The store’s phone number is 815-527-7672.
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DeWanes to gather in Woodstock for their 100th reunion in August By Lydia LaGue
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When you walk into the DeWane family household, you feel an immediate sense of belonging. They welcome everyone with open arms and celebrate family every chance they get. The second Sunday of August 2019 will mark the 100th consecutive year of DeWane family reunions. The DeWane brothers, farmers John and Emmett, first met the Holsker sisters, Agnes and Isabel, in 1916 at a dance. Both couples were married soon after, at St. Catherine of Genoa Church, the family believes. A couple of years later, the idea for a family reunion came from the sisters. The first reunion was held at the Holsker farm near Genoa and continued until the late 1920s to early 1930s. The family then decided to move the reunion to Belvidere City Park, where it has been held every year since, with the exception of 1966, when it was held in Woodstock City Park. Ray DeWane, the last surviving
child of Emmett and Isabel, is grateful the tradition has lasted this long. “I’m as proud as I can be to see the 100th,” he said. In a time when family reunions are not as common, he treasures the time spent with loved ones. “It’s good to be together,” Ray said. His niece, Dale DeWane Wheeler, agreed. “It’s good to see our kids and grandkids enjoy it as much as we do,” she said, “because they won’t see another hundred years.”
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After their marriage, John and Agnes farmed in Belvidere and started the DeWane Livestock Exchange, which operated from 1930 to 1987. Their children Larry, Jean and Ray, were also involved in the business. Those were the “Belvidere DeWanes.” Emmett and Isabel farmed in Caledonia. Emmett passed away in 1942, leaving Isabel and seven children: Emmett Jr., Bernard, Leo, Genevieve, Donald, John and Mary.
Emmett Jr. became the patriarch of the family. They became the “Woodstock DeWanes” when they moved about 1943 to Woodstock, where they farmed on Pleasant Valley Road. Bernard, known as Barney, started the photography business out of his home in Woodstock in 1946 after service in the Coast Guard. His son, Jim, worked with his father for 27 years before taking over the business, DeWane Studio, now at 220 Main St. The 70th anniversary of the business was celebrated in 2016. Mary DeWane Statter, who worked in her sister Genevieve’s beauty salon in Crystal Lake, still lives in Crystal Lake.
Reunions took planning
When the reunions were first held in Belvidere City Park, there was only one spot with a pavilion, and reservations were not allowed. In order for the family to have the perfect place, one of the family members would stake out the coveted spot, arriving at midnight and staying all night. Continued on Next page
Woodstock senior competes in state scholarship pageant Samantha Parrish of Woodstock won the Spirit Award at the Distinguished Young Woman of Illinois scholarship pageant July 9 in Orland Park. She previously had been named the Distinguished Young Woman of Woodstock for 2020, qualifying her as one of 16 contestants to compete for the state title. The Spirit Award, with a $150 prize, was voted upon by all participants to recognize the young woman they think best represents the spirit of the Samantha Parrish program. Samantha is a senior at Woodstock North High School, where she is a member of the Spanish National Honor Society and secretary of the National Honor Society, and a varsity cheerleader. Samantha performed a tumbling routine as her talent during the state program. According to a news release, Distinguished Young Women is a nationwide program that combines a chance to win college scholarships with life-skills training to prepare young women for the world after high school. It is designed for young women entering their senior year of high school. Applicants were chosen based on a selection of criteria, including extracurricular involvement and academic achievement.
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This photo from the 1920s shows one of the earliest DeWane family reunions.
July 31-Aug. 6, 2019
The fifth annual Bark-a-Paw-Looza to support the Rescued Dog Resource Center will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, on the Woodstock Square. The fee event will feature live music, raffles, adoptable dogs, vendors, and more. Dogs attending must be up-to-date on vaccinations and under control of a pet-parent at all times. “Doggy bags” will be avaiable for spontaneous cleanups. For more information, visit RescuedDogResourceCenter.com.
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Another relative would get a box of ice from Woodstock and haul it to the park, where it was dumped into horse troughs to keep the food and drinks cold. “Aunt Jean DeWane would always have the picnic tables lined up, and we would all bring our dish to pass,” said Julie DeWane Dumler, Ray’s daughter. “All of the relatives heading the reunion were instrumental in making sure we had enough of everything and calling people to bring salads and desserts,” she added. Now, the reunion is held in the Woodstock Recreation Center, providing many forms of entertainment for relatives of all ages, including a rock-climbing wall, pool, and gymnasium. As for the food, organizers of the reunion send out cards for each family to respond with the dishes they are bringing. The reunions often last all day, with families sometimes eating twice. Every year, attendance has been from 50 to 100 people, but for the 100th reunion they expect about 120 people. More than 200 family members are spread out around the country, with the oldest member age 88 and the youngest just
COURTESY PHOTO
Newlyweds John DeWane and Agnes Holsker (center) pose on their wedding day, Nov. 15, 1916, with Emmett DeWane and his bride-tobe, Isabel Holsker, the bridesmaid. John and Agnes begat the Belvidere branch of the family, and Emmett and Isabel created the Woodstock DeWanes. born at the beginning of July. It’s not uncommon for relatives to not know each other well, but the organizers come up with icebreakers and activities so everyone can mingle. By the end of the day, everyone has come together.
“It’s really a celebration of family,” Julie said.
Family and ‘best friends’
To commemorate the milestone of 100 years, the DeWane family came together to buy a bench
in Belvidere City Park. Ray first had that idea to honor the family legacy, and the funds to buy the bench were raised in about three years. Each family member recalls moments from past picnics, but Dale has fond memories of spending time with loved ones. “Having my grandparents, and Mom and Dad, I miss them, and other cousins and relatives who have passed,” she said. “But I enjoy going now and seeing all the little people growing up and getting to enjoy the day,” “Hopefully,” Dale added, “those kids will continue it after we’re gone.” Audrey DeWane, Ray’s wife, explained how inclusive and loving the entire family is. “We’re family, but we’re best friends,” she explained, “We help each other with whatever we need, and there is a closeness that is felt.” The DeWane family feels that continuing this tradition has honored their ancestors’ legacy, and they hope the reunions last for generations. With a family as close and loving as they are, that dream is easy to believe.
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An aerial view of McHenry County fairgrounds looking west is shown in 1954.
Visit the McHenry County Historical Society in Building F at the McHenry County Fair, July 30 - August 4.
Volunteers will be selling McHenry County history books and other vintage items from our museum store along with quilt raffle tickets. View a display of historic county photographs from the Society’s collection.
Don Peasley Photo Collection, McHenry County Historical Society
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Challenge: Purist Hike vs. Do Your Own Hike
July 21 Salutations from somewhere in southern New York! Since our last note to you all, we have marched through Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and are wending our way through the Empire State. The Trek 4-25 fundraiser Thursday the 18th raised over $1,000 to go toward Turning Point and Transitional Living Services! Thank you to all of those involved for your help; it is greatly appreciated. Pennsylvania was by far the worst state we’ve hiked through. While the actual hiking miles were easy in terms of elevation and grade, the shelters are in dire need of repair, the water sources are few and far between, and the weather was just plain miserable. The last half of the Keystone state was incredibly rocky (hence the name Rocksylvania on the trail), but provided magnificent views on several occasions. The heat in PA tried to suppress our drive to get to Katahdin practically the whole time we were there, so we were incredibly grateful one afternoon when we were completely doused by a thunderstorm. It was honestly one of our favorite hikes on trail thus far; we felt like kids jumping in puddles and were completely carefree. New Jersey was a total shock. What you see on TV (“Jersey Shore,” “Sopranos,” “Atlantic City”) is totally not what New Jersey has to offer. The Garden State was a splendid and total surprise with its flat terrain,
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Bryson Calvin, 35, and Yesenia Galarza, 27, are Woodstock residents who are hiking the 2,180-mile Appalachian Trail, from Georgia to Maine. Bryson worked for the McHenry County Conservation District for the past 12 years. Yesenia has worked for Falcon Green Resources for the past six years. They are sharing their adventure with readers of The Independent through an occasional report from the trail.
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Bryson Calvin Yesenia Galarza
kind people (we received trail magic three times in one day), and plenty of wildlife. Believe it or not, New Jersey has the highest density of black bears than any other state in the country. We really enjoyed everything about northern New Jersey and would highly recommend it to any of you hikers out there. New York has totally rocked our trail hiking socks off. Everywhere along the A.T. people talk about the Smokies and the White Mountains of New Hampshire, but they have definitely not mentioned the steep incline and decline hikes of New York. It is what we call “sneaky difficult.” Trail sections like Agony Falls, the Lemon Squeezer, and Bear Mountain provide some physical challenges we haven’t seen in quite a while. The heat the past week has not helped with our hike, either. It has also made things difficult in terms of water access and our sleep at night. While we appreciate the sights, scenery, and challenges, I don’t think we will much miss New York when we get into Connecticut. Regardless of what each state has to offer, the trail ends before we do! A purist is a hiker who aims to complete every square inch of a long-distance trail via a directly connected footpath. Aqua blazing (canoeing, kayaking) is blasphemy; blue blazing (more direct trails to a campground or shelter) is a sin; don’t even think about slack packing, and wherever one gets off trail they must go back to that exact location. OK, so maybe some purists don’t see it that extreme, but trust us, they are out there. We like to think of purists as the one percenters. It is an incredible feat to be able to see every white blaze, not cut a single corner or switchback, and walk 2,192.2 miles. The only problem with being a purist is this: you have to follow rules. Simply entering a shelter from a southern trail and leaving on a northern one (even if it’s 50 feet) in the morning could haunt a purist forever. Needless to say, we aren’t purists. Any of you who know Bryson very well know he has a difficult time following rules, so we were pretty much doomed from the start. That doesn’t mean we aren’t trying to cover as much of the trail as possible. We are hiking our own hike, much like 99 percent of other thru-hikers. Three of our favorite days were on the Shenandoah River (aqua blaze),
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Woodstock shelter receives $2,500 from bar foundation
Kathy Kei and Anne Veltri have some fun finishing the second annual Woodstock Rotary Club Christmas in July 5K fundraiser. The Sunday morning event raised money for the club’s Christmas Clearing House, which provides food baskets, gifts, toys, and books to children and families in the Woodstock and Wonder Lake areas during the holidays. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KEN FARVER
Turning Point, a nonprofit agency in Woodstock for domestic violence victims, has received a $2,500 grant from the Illinois Bar Foundation, the charitable arm of the Illinois State Bar Association. According to a news release, the grant is one of 32 totaling $227,000 that the foundation will distribute this year to nonprofit legal aid organizations statewide. Turning Point’s mission is to confront domestic violence against women and children in McHenry County by offering resources and legal assistance to victims of domestic violence. The new grant will support the cost of contracted attorneys within its Legal Access Program, which aids domestic violence victims and their minor children who seek legal remedies under the law and information about rights that protect them. Continued from Previous page
one of our favorite trails is the Kimsey Creek trail (blue blaze), and we will absolutely enter a campground or shelter from a southern trail and leave on the northern one in the morning. There is nothing we have done thus far that we would look back on and regret. We have met several people out on trail that claimed to be purists and have confessed to hiking a blue blaze or side trail weeks later. The Creeper trail outside Damascus is the trail that claims most purists. The A.T. runs along the Creeper trail, then turns left and goes up a couple thousand feet to show hikers three pointless, viewless summits, then comes down to the Creeper trail again. It is totally unnecessary to someone hiking their own hike and is part of our “hike smarter, not harder” mentality. By staying on the Creeper trail, we didn’t bust our hump essentially for nothing aside from saying we are purist hikers. There are several other trails along the way that offer up the same opportunity. Our intent was never to purist-hike the A.T. It was to hike our own hike and have as much fun following as few rules as possible while benefiting those who are most in need. We can tell you this – 1,300 A.T. miles have been walked, and 56 have been canoed. We hope this finds you all well. Cheers! Bryson and Yesenia
30 years ago – 1989
■ The Woodstock Chamber of Commerce and the Woodstock Jaycees cohosted Woodstock Round-Up Days, a three-day event that featured retail promotions, a chili cook-off, and water fights. ■ The city of Woodstock and Allied Signal agreed to share the costs of cleaning up the hazardous waste on the site of the former Woodstock Die Cast Factory.
25 years ago – 1994
■ Memorial Hospital was renamed Memorial Medical Center. Its new $31 million building was scheduled to open on Doty Road Sept. 10. ■ Longtime Woodstock High School assistant football coach Ed Brucker was named the school’s head football coach.
20 years ago – 1999
■ The McHenry County Board voted 15-8 against a conditional use permit application for a peaker power plant south of Woodstock. ■ Woodstock Mayor Alan Cornue urged the creation of a policy regarding the issuing of building fee waivers by the City Council in order to avoid the appearance of favoritism. At its June meeting, the council had waived more than $11,000 in building fees for St. Mary Church, and the July agenda included fee waiver requests from Assembly of God Church and First United Methodist Church. The budget included a $30,000 line item called “community support” for funding requests from nonprofit groups.
15 years ago – 2004
■ The McHenry County Historical Society received a certificate of accommodation from the American Association for State and Local History. The award was for The James, the historical society’s mobile museum. ■ Family Alliance broke ground for a 3,900-square-foot addition on the south side of its building on Route 47 near the McHenry County Government Center. The addition would be a day room for people suffering from dementia. Carol Louise, executive director, said funds for the addition would come from a community block grant, foundations, and fundraising activities.
10 years ago – 2009
■ Forty-five soldiers from Woodstockbased National Guard Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry, were escorted from Fort McCoy, Wis., to the Woodstock Square by the Warriors’ Watch. The company served eight months in Afghanistan. ■ Seventeen candidates were vying for the title of Miss McHenry County,
19 including three from Woodstock: Katey McGregor, sponsored by Studio 2015; Alexandra Engle, sponsored by Lulu’s on Benton Boutique; and Jaid Ritter, sponsored by the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce. ■ The Woodstock City Council voted to extend a demolition permit to Woodstock Christian Life Services for Harrison House to make way for new duplexes on the site. The move came after more than a year of meetings with the Historic Preservation Commission, Plan Commission, and City Council. Harrison House, formerly known as Grace Hall, was used as a dormitory for the Todd School for Boys. Orson Welles had lived in Grace Hall when he attended the school.
5 years ago – 2014
■ The three-weekend Woodstock Mozart Festival was returning to the Opera House for its 28th season. Among the musicians were Igor and Vesna Gruppman, Grammy Award-winning violinists; pianist Igor Lipinski; and clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein. Anita Whalen was the festival’s artistic and general director. ■ Woodstock chef Scott Commings won season 12 of the reality cooking show “Hell’s Kitchen.” Commings watched the finalé of the show at Main Street PourHouse with friends and supporters. The popular show featured celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. ■ Woodstock native Dan Kremske was training with Team Run Eugene in Eugene, Ore. His goal: to qualify for the Olympics. “I’m fortunate to have the resources, great coaches, and great teammates,” he said.
1 year ago – 2018
■ The City Council voted 4-1, with two members absent, to expand the liquor license for Napoli Pizza at its future new location, 135 Washington St. The vote allowed the restaurant’s beer-and-wine permit to be replaced with a license that would allow liquor sales and five video gambling machines. ■ Woodstock’s housing market recovery that began in early 2013 had accelerated from a seep to a surge. The highest number of transactions in the first six months of 2018 was in the $200,000 to $250,000 segment. The average number of days on the market had dropped from 113 days during January-June 2017 to 93 days in the first half of 2018. ■ Daniel A. Campbell, who had been interim director of the Opera House after the retirement of John Scharres in March, was chosen as the new managing director. Campbell had been on the Opera House staff for 20 years.
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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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■ 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. ■ 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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31 WEDNESDAY McHENRY COUNTY FAIR 11900 Country Club Road 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. mchenrycountyfair.com
AUGUST
1 THURSDAY
COMMUNITY
McHENRY COUNTY FAIR 11900 Country Club Road 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. mchenrycountyfair.com
SENIOR ACTIVITIES 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
CLUB M81
Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. 7 p.m. Free operahouse@woodstockil.gov
WOODSTOCK JAYCEES GENERAL MEETING Mixin Mingle 124 Cass St. 7:30 p.m. 815-575-8065
2 FRIDAY
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
4 SUNDAY
McHENRY COUNTY FAIR 11900 Country Club Road 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. mchenrycountyfair.com
MONTHLY DRUM CIRCLE Culture, Arts & Music 1039 Wanda Lane 3 to 4 p.m. $10 suggested donation RSVP encouraged, 815-575-8587
5 MONDAY
SPOUSAL CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Independence Health & Therapy 2028 N. Seminary Ave. 10:30 a.m. to noon 815-338-3590
GRIEF SHARE
Grace Fellowship Church 200 Cairns Court 6 to 8 p.m. 815-337-6510
3000 Raffel Road, Room D187 7:30 p.m. 815-337-9068 foxvalleyrocketeers.org
6 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
WOODSTOCK CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Hall 121 W. Calhoun St. 7 p.m. 815-338-4300
8 THURSDAY SENIOR ACTIVITIES Dorr Township 1039 Lake Ave. 10:30 a.m. Lunch - $5 donation 815-338-0125
MCHENRY COUNTY HORSE SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUP CLUB MEETING Dorr Township Office 1039 Lake Ave. 7 p.m. mchenrycountyhorseclub.com
FOX VALLEY ROCKETEERS MEETING
Woodstock North High School
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 6 to 7 p.m. woodstockpubliclibrary.org
10 SATURDAY
WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET
To submit calendar items, email pr@thewoodstockindependent.com D-200 BOARD MEETING
Woodstock Square 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org
ST. JOHN’S COMMUNITY RALLY DAY Car show, food drive, food St. John’s Lutheran Church 401 St. John’s Road 2 to 4 p.m.
Marian Central Catholic High
15 THURSDAY
GRIEF SHARE
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Grace Fellowship Church 200 Cairns Court 6 to 8 p.m. 815-337-6510
Woodstock School District 200 K-12 and St. Mary School
COFFEE WITH THE CHIEF
13 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
ATROCIOUS POETS Ethereal Confections 113 S. Benton St. 7 p.m. Atrociouspoets.com
Resurrection Catholic Church
14 WEDNESDAY FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
12 MONDAY
Woodstock Police Department 656 Lake Ave. 7 p.m. 815-338-2131
Woodstock High School Learning Resource Center 501 W. South St. 7 p.m. 815-338-8200
SENIOR ACTIVITIES 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
KIWANIS WOODSTOCK MEETING
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. Noon to 1 p.m. woodstockkiwanis@gmail.com
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WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET Woodstock Square 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
HABITAT RESTORATION Boger Bog 2399 S. Cherry Valley Road 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. mccdistrict.org 815-455-1537
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 SANCTIFIED GRUMBLERS July 31, 7 p.m. Woodstock Square
Aug. 3, 7 p.m. Unity Spiritual Center of Woodstock 225 W. Calhoun St. $3 donation offsquaremusic.org
Woodstock Square 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Performers will be: Aug. 3: 9 a.m. Stage Leftovers; Aug. 6: 9 a.m. Courtney Sullivan, 11 a.m. Suzy Schwartz; Aug. 10: 9 a.m. Julie and the Gems, 10 a.m. Bob Palmer, 11:30 a.m. Ukelele Superheroes Club
EDDIE B. SMOOTH
Aug. 7, 7 p.m. Woodstock Square
OPEN MIC NIGHT
GAELIC STORM
JAZZ NIGHT
Aug. 2, 16, 8 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. woodstockoperahouse.org $5 donation
ROCKSTOCK-MARRAKESH EXPRESS Aug. 10, 6 p.m. Woodstock Square
MATT KOLB BAND
WOMEN OF WOODSTOCK
Aug. 3, 6 p.m. First United Methodist Church 201 E. South St. Freewill donation
Aug. 10, 8 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. $15
MIDWEST MOZART FESTIVAL
SECOND SUNDAY CONCERT
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WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET
19 MONDAY
Woodstock Square 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org
Grace Fellowship Church 200 Cairns Court 6 to 8 p.m. 815-337-6510
COFFEE AT THE CAFÉ
GRIEF SHARE
Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. 1 p.m. For senior citizens
Aug. 15, 8 p.m. Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. $33 woodstockoperahouse.com
MOVIES
WEDNESDAY MORNING MOVIES
Woodstock Theatre Classic Cinemas 209 Main St. Doors open 9 a.m., show 10 a.m. $1 Classiccinemas.com July 31: “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World;” Aug. 7: “Wonder Park”
‘JULIE’– A LIVE THEATRE CINEMA EVENT
LAUGHSTOCK COMEDY FESTIVAL
‘CARMEN SUITE’ AND ‘PETRUSHKA’ - A LIVE THEATRE CINEMA EVENT
Aug. 24, 8 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. $10 operahouse@woodstockil.gov
LECTURE
JUDITH SVALANDER DANCE SUMMER WORKSHOP PERFORMANCE
THE CREATION OF CHICAGO
Aug. 13, 7 p.m. Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. $15 adults, $10 students woodstockoperahouse.com
Aug. 9, 7 p.m. Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. $18 woodstockoperahouse.com
SPOKEN WORD
MAGIC
SPOKEN WORD CAFÉ
MAGIC AT THE CAFÉ
Aug. 17, 7 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. woodstockoperahouse.com
Aug. 3, 7 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St.
Offsides Bar & Grill 680 S. Eastwood Drive 6 to 9 p.m. offsidesbar.com
MEMORY MAKERS STORYTELLING GROUP
City Hall 121 W. Calhoun St. 7 p.m.
CAFÉ COMEDY NIGHT
Aug. 3, 7 p.m. Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. $18 adults woodstockoperahouse.com
815-338-4300
WOODSTOCK CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Aug. 17, 8 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. $25 operahouse@woodstockil.gov
BALLET
bvidales@woodstockil.gov 815-338-4363
CRUISE NIGHT
COMEDY
Aug. 10, 7 p.m. Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. $18 adults, $15 students and senior citizens woodstockoperahouse.com
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 6 p.m. 815-338-0542 TBA
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22 THURSDAY
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 9:30 a.m. 815-338-0542 woodstockpubliclibrary.org Led by Joy Aavang
SENIOR ACTIVITIES Dorr Township 1039 Lake Ave. 10:30 a.m. Lunch - $5 donation 815-338-0125
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on JULY 15, 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: AUTO ART AND MORE located at 609 RYAN WAY CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60012. Owner Name & Address: THOMAS J WEBB II 609 RYAN WAY CRYSTAL LAKE 60012. Dated: JULY 15, 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent July 24, 2019, July 31, 2019) L10833
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on JULY 17, 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
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TAX DEED NO. 19TX010070 FILED July 15, 2019 TAKE NOTICE TO: JOSEPH J. TIRIO, MCHENRY COUNTY CLERK; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA; CAROLANNE F. REILLY; OCCUPANT; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID QUARTER QUARTER SECTION AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH ON THE WEST LINE THEREOF FOR A DISTANCE OF 595.80 FEET TO A POINT IN THE CENTER OF A PUBLIC HIGHWAY RUNNING IN A NORTHWESTERLY AND SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION AND COMMONLY KNOWN AS LUCAS ROAD; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ON THE CENTER LINE OF SAID ROAD AND BEING ON A LINE FORMING AN ANGLE OF 108 DEGREES AND 27 MINUTES TO THE RIGHT WITH A PROLONGATION OF THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE AT THE LAST DESCRIBED POINT FOR A DISTANCE OF 560.70 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY IN A STRAIGHT AND DIRECT LINE FOR A DISTANCE
OF 438.85 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID QUARTER QUARTER SAID POINT BEING 393 FEET EAST OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, THENCE WEST FOR A DISTANCE OF 393 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Property Index Number 13-27-100-026 On November 20, 2019 at 1:30 p.m., Courtroom 103 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on November 16, 2016 for general taxes of the year 2015. The period of redemption will expire November 15, 2019. Heather Ottenfeld, Attorney for Petitioner (847) 721-4996 (Published in The Woodstock Independent July 24, 2019, July 31, 2019) L10835
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TAX DEED NO. 19TX010069 FILED July 15, 2019 TAKE NOTICE TO: JOSEPH J. TIRIO, MCHENRY COUNTY CLERK; OCCUPANT; PHILLIP PROVANCE; JAMES ROSS; UNKNOWN OWNERS OR PARTIES INTERESTED; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. This is NOTICE of the filing of the Petition for Tax Deed on the following described property: THAT PART OF LOT 16 IN BLOCK 2 OF GRIFFING’S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE (NOW CITY) OF WOODSTOCK, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 16 AND RUNNING THENCE NORTH 81 DEGREES WEST, ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT, 146 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE EAST LINE OF SOUTH JEFFERSON STREET; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF SAID STREET 58 FEET, THENCE SOUTH 81 DEGREES EAST PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT, 140 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE
EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 16; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 58 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. SAID ADDITION BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 7, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 18, 1856 IN BOOK 17 OF DEEDS, PAGE 75, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF MCHENRY AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. Property Index Number 13-08-129-011 On November 20, 2019 at 1:30 p.m., Courtroom 103 the Petitioner intends to make application for an order on the petition that a Tax Deed be issued. The real estate was sold on November 16, 2016 for general taxes of the year 2015. The period of redemption will expire November 15, 2019. Heather Ottenfeld, Attorney for Petitioner (847) 721-4996 (Published in The Woodstock Independent July 24, 2019, July 31, 2019) L10836
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on JULY 22, 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: ROA’S GARDEN AND SERVICES located at 10192 HUNTER TRAIL, HUNTLEY IL 60142. Owner Name & Address: BALENTE ROA 10191 HUNTER TRAIL, HUNTLEY IL 60142. Dated: JULY 22, 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent July 31, 2019) L10837
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and transacting business known as: RED GIRAFFE TRADING COMPANY located at 1464 WHITE OAK LN, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098. Owner Name & Address: BRYAN CORK 1464 WHITE OAK LN, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098. Dated: JULY 17, 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent July 24, 2019, July 31, 2019) L10834
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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 Amanda Anne Matthaei Case No. 19MR000632 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Amanda Anne Matthaei to the new name of: Ross Conner Matthaei The court date will be held on August 23, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at 2200 N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock, McHenry County in Courtroom # 201. Dated at Woodstock, IL, July 8, 2019 /s/Amanda Anne Matthaei (Published in The Woodstock Independent July 17, 2019, July 24, 2019, July 31, 2019) L10831
Public Notice is hereby given that on July 11, A.D. 2019, a Certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County IL concerning the business known as MDW PAINTING SERVICES located at 5305 MAPLEHILL, MCHENRY IL 60050 which certificate sets forth the following BUSINESS/OWNER ADDRESS change in the DBA thereof: BUSINESS MOVING TO 1206 WILLOW LANE, HARVARD IL 60033. Dated this 11th day of JULY, A.D., 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent July 17, 2019, July 24, 2019, July 31, 2019) L10832
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on JULY 5, 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: PEREZ - PUGA ALL AROUND CLEANING located at 112 W MELODY LANE WOODSTOCK, IL 60098. Owner Name & Address: VALERIA R PEREZ 112 W MELODY LANE WOODSTOCK, IL 60098. Dated: JULY 5, 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent July 17, 2019, July 24, 2019, July 31, 2019) L10828
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Dolphins swimming team will host team Try-It week Potential new swimmers are invited to practice with the Woodstock Dolphins from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday, Aug. 19 to 23. Coaches will evaluate swimmers and place them in the appropriate level. Swimmers should bring a suit, googles and a towel. Cost is $25 for the week with a $20 credit if the swimmer registers for the winter season. While the swimmer is in the water, board members will be available to answer any questions for parents. For information, email jharper@woodstockdolphins.com or visit woodstockdolphins.com.
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NN SCOREBOARD NN WONDER LAKE WATER SHOW SKI TEAM ■ The Wonder Lake Water Show Ski Team was the overall champion of the 2019 Central Regional competition. The team scored first in tow boat driving, pick-up boat driving, dock and equipment, sound and announcer, highest scoring pyramid, highest scoring act (pyramid) and showmanship. WOODSTOCK DOLPHINS SWIM TEAM ■ Swimmers who qualified to swim in the regional championships were: Lucia Alcazar, Andrea Avila, Ryan Batjes, Gunner Dunnett, Haley Halsall, Isabell Halsall, Jack Harper, Tessa Jones, Amanda Kinter, Nathan Kinter, Addison Liput, Melisa Nava, Alexander Sadowski, Claudia Zych. The regional meet was held July 19 to 21 in Elgin. ■ Haley Halsall and Tessa Jones qualified to swim in the Senior State competition in Indiana. Jones also qualified for the State Age Group compeition July 26.
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To say 9-year-old dirt-bike racer Landon Whitney has accomplished big things is an understatement, evidenced by a collection of trophies that are taller than he is. The Woodstock youth has built an impressive resumé of top finishes in motocross and arena cross. This year, however, he punctuated the season by qualifying for the largest amateur motocross race in the world, the 37th annual Rocky Mountain ATV/MC AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, presented by Lucas Oil, held July 28 to Aug. 3 at the Loretta Lynn Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. Landon took on more than 22,000 hopefuls from across America to earn one of just 1,446 qualifying positions. “The Amateur National at Loretta Lynn’s is the best of the best motocrossers in America and around the world,” Tim Cotter, director of MX Sports, said in a press release. “Just being here makes you an elite racer and a top athlete.”
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Nine-year-old Landon Whitney holds the golden ticket he earned, entitling him to compete at the AMA National Motocross Championship July 28 to Aug. 3 in Hurricane Mills, Tenn.
has achieved that goal, he said, “I’m looking to finish in top 15.” “He definitely surprised us,” said his father, Derek Whitney, who coaches his son along with several other young dirt bike racers. While a bit shy when it comes to interviews, Landon is anything but tentative when he’s on the track. “I like the jumps,” he said.
A veteran at 9
Landon, who will enter fifth grade at Mary Endres Elementary School this fall, has been riding dirt bikes since he was 4 years old. He keeps his edge by riding two to three times a week at his home track, Motorsports Park in Byron. In the winter, he switches to indoor tracks, where he competes in arena cross. In Landon’s age division, it’s not unusual for racers to reach speeds of 50 mph and cover nearly 90 feet in the air on larger jumps. “It’s exciting to watch him,” said his mother, Reese Whitney, “but I get butterflies in my stomach and hold my breath sometimes.” If scientists could identify a gene for motocross riding, Landon would have it. A third-generation rider, he is backed by his father and grandfather, both dirt bike racers. At the beginning of the outdoor
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Landon gets some air while riding on a motocross course. He said the jumps are his favorite part of racing.
season, Landon’s goal was to qualify for nationals, but now that he
Landon is backed by a host of sponsors, including Tom Zont Racing, Woodstock KTM, Northwoods Carpet, Dan’s Vending, Carr Contracting, Lizard Lounge, Don Jackson’s Amsoil, Kenda Tire, Decal Works, and the Corner Office. He has won 40 races in the past two years, competing nearly every weekend at Byron or on other tracks across the country. He is just one of more than 22,000 Continued on next page
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racers from across the country who spent the past four months qualifying for the event. Racers may enter a wide variety of classes, from minicycle classes for children as young as 4 up to a senior division for riders over 50. Whitney will compete in the highly competitive 65cc 7-9 Limited class. The track is built on a section of Loretta Lynn Ranch and campground. The course contains a variety of jumps, corners, and other obstacles designed to test the skills and stamina of the racers. Each division will compete in three 15to 20-minute races over the course of the week per class, sometimes in grueling temperatures. While at nationals, Landon and
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Members of the Woodstock High School soccer program posed with 7-year old Arianna Carbajal and the new bicycle the team presented to her as part of the PepsiCo Showdown program. rode into the school gym on Arianna’s new 20-inch Huffy pink bicycle. Since PepsiCo Showdown’s founding in 2003, more than 100,000 student athletes have taken part in its events in the Chicago area alone. Joe Trost, a journalist from Chicago, founded the PepsiCo
Showdown. “A bike symbolizes ’freedom’ for a child,” he said in a recent story about the Woodstock giveaway. “You don’t need a special day or month to honor and recognize those who sacrifice or sacrificed to help enhance the lives of others.”
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“It’s exciting to watch him, but I get butterflies in my stomach and hold my breath sometimes.”
- Landon’s mom, Reese Whitney
his family will camp onsite for the weeklong event and have the opportunity to participate in many nonracing evening activities, including swimming, talent show, concerts, and live entertainment. The AMA National Motocross Championship has served as a launch pad for some of the biggest names in professional motocross and supercross. The national program is produced by MX Sports Inc., a West Virginia-based race production company, and sanctioned by AMA.
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Four Woodstock youths were among players who participated in The Chicagoland Youth Football League game July 21 at Antioch High School. Landan Creighton and Blake O’Leary played in the lightweights, and Spencer Cullum and Zach Canaday played in the varsity game. Creighton (left) makes a catch in the lightweight game. O’Leary and Creighton (center) show off their TCYFL shirts. Cullum (right) gains yardage in the varsity game.
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Landon flies with style over a jump on a motocross course.
Members of the Woodstock High School soccer program, coached by Matt Warmbier, surprised a local student with a new bicycle as part of a charitable program. They took part in April in the PepsiCo Showdown, the largest high school soccer tournament in the nation at Olympic Park in Schaumburg. Participating teams are challenged to use the power of sports to enhance the lives of others. In honor of the Month of the Military Child in April, nearly 3,000 athletes from the Chicago area donated $1 each to buy 100 children’s bikes and assembled them for deserving children. “The bikes were made the second Saturday of the PepsiCo Showdown,” Warmbier said. “The ladies from our soccer program gave the bike to 7-year old Arianna Carbajal.” She is a student at Mary Endres Elementary School and daughter of Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Sal Carbajal, a WHS alumnus. The presentation took place 11 years to the date after Carbajal enlisted in the Marines, just two weeks after his graduation from WHS. For the surprise presentation, he
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