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FIRST OF TWO PARTS McHenry County Opioids Update
Sager normally has busy August with state fairs
COMMUNITY
Local agency helps animals to make their people better
By Sandy Kucharski
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A&E
SOURCE: LAURA CRAIN, DRUG FREE COMMUNITIES
Women’s right to vote in U.S. celebrated by Folk Festival
MARKETPLACE
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Downtown gift shop closing; car wash plans to start clean
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INDEX Obituaries
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Opinion
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Schools
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A&E
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Marketplace 13 Community
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Calendar
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Classified
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Puzzles
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Public Notices 27 Sports
Mayor goes from suits to his boots
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Through July, the number of overdose deaths in McHenry County stood at 21, the lowest number at this point in the year for the past five years, counter to the national trend of rising overdose fatalities.
County’s ODs flat, despite U.S. trend
What are we doing right in pandemic? By Susan W. Murray
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Spring and summer headlines in nearby counties and national publications warn of rising numbers of fatal overdoses during the coronavirus pandemic. Although other factors are involved, high unemployment and economic stress from COVID-19 are thought to be one reason for the increase, according to a July 2020 study published in Wolters Kluwer Health. And researchers found overdoses increased in more than 60 percent of counties with stay-at-home orders during the early days of the pandemic. But McHenry County was an exception. Through July of this year, the number of fatal overdoses in McHenry County was 21. That’s lower than the 23 fatal overdoses through July 2019, the 28 through July 2018, the 45 through July 2017, and the 29 through July 2016.
“McHenry County is blessed right now,” Laura Crain, grant coordinator for Drug Free Communities, said at the July 27 meeting of the McHenry County Substance Abuse Coalition. “We are not matching the increase that is being reported in the media.” In McHenry County from 2016 through July 2020, whites made up 97 percent of overdose deaths. Only five Hispanics and two blacks were among the OD fatalities. ODMAP – Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program – collects suspected fatal and non-fatal overdose surveillance data in nearly real time. It is a project of a program housed at the University of Baltimore Center for Drug Policy and Enforcement. On May 13, ODMAP’s analysis of more than 1,200 reporting agencies indicated that “61.84 percent of participating counties experienced an increase in overdose submissions.” Further, when comparing the weeks See OPIOIDS, Page 2
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Most Woodstock residents are accustomed to seeing Brian Sager in urban venues engaged in mayoral duties about town, such as presiding over Woodstock City Council meetings. But in mid-August each year, Sager can be found in a very different venue – a far more rural setting, presiding over Illinois livestock exhibitors and their animals. As the general livestock superintendent for the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Sager oversees all livestock and horse shows at the See FAIR, Page 5
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Woodstock Mayor Brian Sager (right), who has been involved with state fairs in Illinois for 40 years, receives the 2019 Illinoisan of the Day Award for Public Service and Service to the Illinois State Fairs.
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before and after mandated stay-athome orders, ODMAP reported “a 17.59 percent increase in suspected overdose submissions.”
Bad news all around
Each week, Crain meets with representatives from Lake, Winnebago, and DuPage counties to share information about overdose and relapse numbers, report potential distribution of strong batches of substances, and share strategies that are working. “All [three counties] are reporting a significant increase in overdose deaths,” Crain said. In 2019, DuPage County reported 96 fatal opioid overdoses. In the three weeks ending May 13, the county reported 20 overdose deaths, mainly due to opioids. In a July 14 press release, Cook County reported that in 2019, 603 people died of confirmed opioid overdoses between Jan. 1 and July 13. By July 13 this year, 773 confirmed opioid overdose deaths had been reported. But with 580 pending toxicology cases, Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Ponni Arunkumar predicted that the real number would be 1,200 opioid toxicity deaths between Jan. 1 and July 31, a twofold increase. Crain told the other SAC attendees that while she didn’t like that McHenry County had had 21 deaths this year, the fact that the number had not increased from last year leaves the question, “Why not?”
What are we doing right?
Crain said the county’s network of services deserves a lot of the credit for the decline in fatal overdose numbers since 2017. The work is “not all on one person’s shoulders,” Crain said. “It’s a community-based coalition, letting the agencies do what they do best.” Early in May, there was a spike in overdose cases, with three deaths in three days. Crain reached out to Warp Corps and Live4Lali. Both agencies specialize in harm reduction and maintain close contact with people on the street who are inclined to misuse substances. They provide fentanyl test strips, Narcan to reverse overdoses, and access to food, shelter, and clothing for people struggling to survive. Capt. Karen Bush of the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District said that access to Narcan had helped reduce the number of overdose calls to her department. Through June, the department administered Narcan 13 times, comparable to 11 times in the same period last year and far below 37 administrations in the
SOURCE: OVERDOSE DETECTION MAPPING APPLICATION PROGRAM
For the stay-at-home period between March 19 and May 19, ODMAP reports a 17.59 percent increase in fatal and non-fatal overdoses. first half of 2018. During the statewide stay-at-home order, the Northern Illinois Recovery Center expanded its opportunities for assessment and intake for people who needed partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient services, or placement in a recovery home, Crain said. Jason Sterwerf, who heads McHenry County’s Adult Drug Court program, said the program was able to continue with participants wearing drug-testing patches that their probation officers removed after seven to 10 days and sent to a lab for testing. Giving “meeting remotely” a new meaning, clients participated in online recovery meetings – electronically joining groups, sometimes in countries as far away as New Zealand. Circumstances, too, helped to keep the fatal overdose rate low. McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally said the drug markets in Waukegan and Rockford and on Chicago’s south and west sides were more conspicuous when people had to stay home and sometimes shut down.
As shipments of goods from China slowed, Kenneally said, that also helped reduce the amount of fentanyl arriving in the U.S. And Kenneally echoed Crain by pointing out that local services for people misusing substances have risen substantially in the past three years. “There are a ton of resources and a ton of people waiting to help,” Kenneally said. “We can meet the needs of anybody in McHenry County.”
Not out of the woods yet
With Illinois having an unemployment rate of nearly 21 percent, Crain said that SAC members “have definite concerns” for the post stay-at-home environment. Joblessness and fear of illness contribute to anxiety, a factor in substance misuse. While McHenry County was “wellprepared” to handle calls when people relapsed, Crain said, “that doesn’t mean we don’t have issues with relapses and people trying to maintain sobriety.” People struggling with substance misuse can call Laura Crain, 815-334-4475.
INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KEN FARVER
Members of the McHenry County Substance Abuse Coalition meet at Warp Corps on Aug. 11 to plan a virtual event for International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 27. Replacing the Ride for Recovery that had to be canceled because of the coronavirus, the online event will feature speakers, memorials, and three personal stories of recovery. Pictured are (clockwise from left) Darek Horan, Footprints to Recovery; Laura Crain, Substance Abuse Coalition, and her daughter, Katy, a volunteer with the coalition; Rob Mutert, founder of Warp Corps; and Michelle Kavouras, Live4Lali.
Health officials report that a mosquito batch collected last week from Wonder Lake tested positive for West Nile Virus. A robin collected near McHenry last month also tested positive for WNV, but the Wonder Lake discovery was the first positive batch of mosquitoes in McHenry County for the 2020 season. According to a news release, there have been five WNV positive birds, 265 positive mosquito batches, but no reported human cases in Illinois so far this year. From May through October, the McHenry County Department of Health conducts WNV surveillance. Mosquito batch collections and testing are conducted weekly. For more information, visit the Division of Environmental Health’s website under Nuisance Control at mcdh.info or call 815-334-4585.
D-200 board to consider plan for eLearning help
In-person support services for Woodstock School District 200 students who most need help with remote learning were scheduled to be considered this week by the Board of Education. A plan developed by administrators for both academic and socialemotional services by faculty members was on the agenda for the meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Woodstock High School. The meeting was to be held inperson and online.
Corrections and Clarifications
n Some wrong numbers showed up in the report on mail-in voting published Aug. 12. As the first reference noted, McHenry County has 230,000 registered voters, only 155,000 of whom have voted in elections from 2016 to the present. That leaves 75,000 people who have not voted since at least 2015 even though their registrations are current, which might indicate they have moved but have not yet been purged from the voter rolls. We regret the error. n In College Currents in the Aug. 12 edition, we reported Curtis Price had recently graduated from St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minn. To clarify, that was Curtis Jordan Price, not to be confused with his father, Curtis Price, athletic director at Marian Central Catholic High School since 2016.
WEEKLY COVID-19 CASES FOR McHENRY COUNTY Report Infections
52 133 (+81) 234 (+101) 348 (+114) 503 (+155) 703 (+200) 953 (+250) 1,175 (+223) 1,407 (+232) 1,584 (+177) 1,733 (+149) 1,849 (+116) 1,911 (+62) 2,002 (+91) 2,119 (+117) 2,268 (+149) 2,470 (+202) 2,703 (+233) 2,946 (+243) 3,210 (+264) 3,396 (+186)
Deaths
2 3 (+1) 7 (+4) 16 (+9) 28 (+12) 39 (+11) 50 (+11) 61 (+11) 69 (+8) 73 (+4) 83 (+10) 87 (+4) 90 (+3) 96 (+6) 97 (+1) 101 (+4) 106 (+5) 108 (+2) 112 (+4) 113 (+1) 113 (+0)
Does not include two “probable” deaths INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KEN FARVER
SOURCE: McHenry County Department of Health
PUBLIC SAFETY LOG Woodstock Police Department
■ Brandon M. Stevens, 29, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 8 in the 1100 block of South Eastwood Drive on a McHenry County warrant charging failure to appear. Bond $3,000. Released on personal recognizance. Court date Aug. 27. ■ Male juvenile, 14, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 8 in the 200 block of Verbena Lane on charges of domestic battery and endangering the health and life of a child. Released to parent. Court date to be set. ■ Sergio M. Guzman, 25, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 8 on U.S. 14 east of Doty Road on charges of improper lighting, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, driving with license suspended, and possession of cannabis by driver. Released after posting 10 percent of $2,500 bond. Court date Oct. 1. ■ Michael P. Gustafson Jr., 37, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 11 in the 1000 block of Harrow Gate Drive on two counts of domestic battery. Held without bond. Court date to be set. ■ Stephen J. Sankey, 61, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 10 on two counts of domestic battery and a charge of interfering with reporting of domestic violence. Held without bond. Court date to be set.
McHenry County Sheriff’s Office ■ Osvaldo Bustamante, 44, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 5 on a charge of criminal trespass to a building. ■ Christian Barrientos, 29, Wonder Lake was arrested Aug. 6 on charges of
possession of expired firearm FOID and illegal possession of ammunition. ■ David A. Des Lauries, 64, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 6 on four counts of aggravated driving under the influence. ■ Justin J. Rieke, 25, Wonder Lake, was arrested Aug. 6 on a charge of driving with a revoked/suspended license from a DUI. Charges are only accusations of crimes, and defendants are presumed innocent until proved guilty.
Woodstock Fire/Rescue District
EMS calls for Aug. 6-12: 66 Fire Runs Aug. 6
6:36 p.m. – 100 block of Arthur Drive, carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO: truck Aug. 8
8:57 a.m. – 700 block of St. John’s Road, false alarm or call/other; shift commander, truck, engine, ambulance 2:28 p.m. – 1400 block of Walnut Street, gas leak (natural or LP); truck 3:09 p.m. – 1000 block of Courtaulds Drive, system malfunction/other; truck 6:25 p.m. – 1200 block of Walden Oaks Drive, assist police or other agency; truck, engine, ambulance, shift commander Aug. 9
6:26 a.m. – 200 block of South Madison Street, unintentional detector activation, no fire; shift commander, truck, ambulance 8 a.m. – 10700 block of Allendale Road, arcing/shorted electrical equipment;
engine, shift commander 7:50 p.m. – Country Club and Deerpath roads, power line down; truck 9:13 p.m. – Route 47 and U.S. 14, steam, vapor, fog or dust thought to be smoke; truck, engine 10:32 p.m. – 1400 block of Commons Drive, smoke or odor removal; engine Aug. 10
9:59 a.m. – 11500 block of Catalpa Lane, unintentional detector activation, no fire; shift commander, engine, ambulance 3:21 p.m. – 1500 block of McConnell Road, malfunctioning alarm system sounded; shift commander, engine, ambulance truck 3:24 p.m. – 300 block of Railroad Street, power line down; engine 3:25 p.m. – 1900 block of Duncan Place, malfunctioning alarm system sounded; truck 3:25 p.m. – Lamb Road and Washington Street, power line down; Expedition 3:28 p.m. – Seminary Avenue and Maple Street, public service assistance/ other; shift commander, ambulance, engine 3:29 p.m. – 300 block of Washington Street, power line down; truck, utility pickup 3:46 p.m. – 1200 block of Lake Avenue, unintentional alarm system activation, no fire; truck, shift commander, engine, ambulance 4 p.m. – 100 block of Meadow Lane, power line down; truck, utility pickup 4:11 p.m. – 2000 block of Serenity Lane, public service assistance/other; engine 4:17 p.m. – 3600 block of Cherry Valley Road, Crystal Lake, power line down;
Expedition 4:19 p.m. – 400 block of Center Street, power line down; truck, utility pickup 4:25 p.m. – 3000 block of Country Club Road, unintentional smoke detector activation, no fire; engine 4:38 p.m. – 1200 block of Lake Avenue, malfunctioning alarm system sounded; truck 5:14 p.m. – 10400 block of Bull Valley Road, power line down; truck 5:48 p.m. – 1000 block of Kimball Avenue, power line down; truck 6:19 p.m. – 1400 block of Walnut Drive, power line down; truck 6:34 p.m. – 10400 block of Bull Valley Road, power line down; truck 6:52 p.m. – 13100 block of Jankowski Road, power line down; engine 7 p.m. – Lake and Kimball avenues, power line down; truck 7:11 p.m. – 300 block of North Fleming Road, power line down; truck Aug. 11
9:29 a.m. – 11700 block of Esther Court, power line down; truck 10:30 a.m. – 100 block of South Valley Hill Road, smoke scare/odor of smoke; shift commander, engine, truck, ambulance 12:38 p.m. – 2000 block of South Eastwood Drive, traffic accident with no injuries; engine, ambulance 2:11 p.m. – 700 block of Lake Avenue, power line down; engine Aug. 12
10:36 a.m. – 10500 block of McConnell Road, power line down; engine 3:08 p.m. – 14000 block of Washington Street, passenger vehicle fire; truck, shift commander
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While the sun shines, a crew from Plote Construction of Hoffman Estates makes pavement on Bach Court in the Sonatas in north Woodstock. The work is part of the city’s $8.6 million program to resurface more than 19 lane miles of streets, which is about 17 percent of street surfaces citywide. Jeff Van Landuyt, the city’s director of Public Works, reported the 2020 work was “on schedule ... right where we need to be” to complete the work by Nov. 14 as the contract requires. You can follow progress of the work on the Public Works page of the city’s website, woodstockil.org.
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Erin’s fundraising idea rocks By Tricia Carzoli
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When the world turned to pandemic isolation, 9-year-old Erin McDonough of Woodstock turned to unity. “I heard on the news that small businesses were not doing well,” Erin said, “and I wanted to help.” So Erin drew inspiration from a school assignment where she wrote encouraging messages on rocks and hid them around her neighborhood; she incorporated something she and her mother, Jean, did several years ago and created pet rocks to help support local businesses that were not allowed to open during the spring. Her parents, Joe and Jean McDonough, wanted to support their daughter’s endeavors, so they pulled out a bag of rocks the family had collected from family trips to Michigan.
Many pet rocks were born out of the Southeast shores of Lake Michigan. “We collected them over a couple of years,” Joe said. “And they were perfect.” Erin diligently set to work, adding color and design with acrylic paint pens and gluing on eyes. The happy colors were chosen by Erin to help people feel better during this time of isolation. “I put them out on a table with jars outside of my house,” Erin explained. “Anyone could take a pet rock for 50 cents and put that money in any jar to support the businesses they wanted the money to go to.” Erin chose Chilly Willy’s Frozen Yogurt, Ethereal, The Backdrop, The Sugar Circle, and Read Between the Lynes as her five local businesses, and let passersby do the rest. “Our neighborhood is a pretty good neighborhood,” Joe said, “There are a
lot of dog walkers that stop.” “It felt good to be able to give money to local business because I knew they were struggling,” Erin said. “And, I wanted to make people feel better [during the pandemic].” Jean said she was proud of her daughter. “She struggled as all children did with remote learning,” she said. “But she thought about other people in need in our community. I’m proud of her determination for seeing this project through.” Erin raised about $30 in four weeks. When she delivered the money her efforts had earned to the local businesses, the owner of The Backdrop suggested she raise money for the Woodstock Food Pantry. Erin’s strong work ethic took hold. She has about 50 rocks waiting in the wings to be sold – this time at the
counters of Chilly Willy’s and Read Between the Lynes – to raise money for the food pantry. “I hope it makes people happy for a day,” Erin said. “I think it can make people happy for a while,” Joe said with his wife adding, “Kindness can change lives.”
Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, at Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Ave,, Woodstock, Ill. His memorial service will be private due to COVID-19 limitations. Memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, Woodstock, Woodstock Food Pantry, or a charity or your choosing. For information, contact the Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, 815-338-1710, or visit slmcfh. com. Burial will take place after the service on the grounds of the monastery in their cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 625 Church Road, Elgin IL 60123. Due to COVID 19, the service and cemetery service will be private for immediate family.
be recognized as Crystal Lake Kiwanis outstanding educator of the year in 1991. He also served as representative of District 47 at the Avery Coonley School for academically gifted students, writing behavioral objectives for the national test bank. He received many awards for his teaching, the greatJames R. est of which are the Locke cards and letters from former students. Jim was a member of the California Society (Sons of the American Revolution) and proud of the fact that the Locke family had 21 patriots in the Revolutionary War. He was a former member of the McHenry County Genealogical Society as well as a member of the McHenry County Retired Teachers Association. A member of the First United Methodist Church, Woodstock, for over 60 years, he was baptized there in 1937, sang in the choir for over 50 years, served as Sunday school teacher and superintendent, eagerly volunteered with homebound communion, sponsored junior and senior high youth fellowship, served as institutional representative to Boy Scout Troop 159, the oldest chartered troop in the U.S., and so many more ways too numerous to mention. Jim’s service on the Memorial Committee and in Bible studies were two of the things that grew his strong faith and circle of dear friends. While Jim was working on an additional 32 hours toward his doctorate in
education, his passion for family prompted him to take early retirement from teaching and become the full-time caregiver for his mother. His hunger for knowledge included family heritage, genealogy, and sharing what he learned with the younger generations. Teaching was his passion, his life’s work, and his great joy. Although Jim never married, he had more than 2,000 children. He believed that to teach was to touch a life forever. Jim was preceded in death by his father, Edward T. Locke (1948); mother, Edith H. Locke née Hollarbush (1988); sister, Janet M. Tornow née Locke (2019); and sisterin-law, Marjorie L. Locke nee Hironimus (2007). He is survived by brother Edward T. (Marjorie) Locke II; nephew Edward T. (Kim) Locke III; great-niece Stephanie (Zach) Sargent née Locke, and great-great-niece Harper Marjorie Sargent; nephew Robert Locke; great-nephew Bobby; and greatniece Jenna; cousins, Kelly Butts, Michael, Jesse and Samuel. He is also survived by his nieces, Teri Tornow and Cynthia (Todd) Tayler née Tornow, whom Jim often said he wouldn’t have survived as long as he did without their unconditional love and constant support. Jim has requested a memorial service be held at First United Methodist Church when we can gather to celebrate his life, and to honor him as he requested, with the hymns being played on the church’s organ he so loved. Details of the service will be announced at a future date. For information, contact the Schneider, Leucht, Merwin, & Cooney Funeral Home at 815-338-1710 or visit slmcfh.com.
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Nine-year-old Erin McDonough shows off some fundraising rocks.
OBITUARIES
Richard C. Boehmke, 83
Richard C. Boehmke, born Feb. 6, 1937, in Belvidere, Ill., to William and Mary (Pfannenstill) Boehmke, passed away on Aug. 15, 2020, at home with his family. He lived in Crystal Lake, Ill., until his marriage to Betty (Hansman) Boehmke on Feb. 23, 1957, at Grace Lutheran Church, Woodstock. Dick worked at Union Special Corp. in Huntley for 38 years as a tool designer, and he taught more than 80 young men to be toolmakers. He loved to share his carpentry, electrical, and a myriad of other skills with anyone who wanted to learn. Dick was a dedicated member of Grace Lutheran Church, serving two terms on the Church Council and was always on a committee. After his retirement, he became a devoted volunteer with the Woodstock Food Pantry, Meals on Wheels, and Faith in Action (now Senior Services). He is survived by his wife, Betty; children, Susan (Glenn) Wayman and Philip Boehmke; his brother, Thomas Boehmke; his grandchildren, John (Laura) Wayman, Laura (Bill) Stanton Jr., Sarah (Kyle) Ewert, and Ryan (Allison) Wayman; his greatgrandchildren, Annabelle, Ellabelle, Leah, and Shayla Stanton, and Luke and Emma Wayman; sister-in-law, Judy Hansman; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved father-in-law, Armond Hansman; and his sister, Maxine; brothersin-law, Ronald and Roger Hansman; and sister-in-law, Jackie Boehmke. His family would like to thank JourneyCare for their assistance and understanding care. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m.
James R. Locke
James R. Locke passed away Aug. 7, 2020. Jim had many passions in life, mainly service of God, service of his fellow people, and teaching. After graduating from Woodstock High School, Jim attended Cornell College for two years before serving two years as a U.S. Army chaplain’s assistant. While serving, he was company and battalion soldier of the month and Honor Graduate from the basic Army Administration school at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Jim then completed his bachelor’s in education and master’s in learning disabilities at NIU as well as being state certified in gifted education. He taught at Central (Husmann) Elementary, and North (Bernotas) Junior High in Crystal Lake. He was honored to
Motorcyclist killed when bike strikes utility pole
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Police say a 40-year-old Woodstock man who was killed in a motorcycle wreck Friday was not wearing a helmet when his bike left the road and hit a utility pole. The cyclist was not identified in a news release from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, which responded shortly after 7 p.m. Friday to the scene in the 13000 block of Pleasant Valley Road south of Woodstock. The driver and sole rider was thrown from the bike and pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
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Illinois State Fair and the DuQuoin State Fair each year. This year would have been his 40th year of involvement, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced cancellation of the annual fairs in Springfield and DuQuoin.. While the shutdown has had widespread effects – from fairgoers to vendors, from performers to employees – it is also a major disappointment to young livestock producers and exhibitors who work all year to prepare animals for competition at the state level. Primarily 4-H and FFA project members, these young people raise, fit, and train animals with the goal of showcasing them at their respective county fairs and, ultimately the state fair each year. When the cancellation of the state fair appeared imminent, Sager began to work with a committee to provide an alternative showcase event. “We worked frantically to redo the fair book,” Sager said.
The show goes on
The committee came up with four weekends of events designed to offer an opportunity for youths to show their animals in spite of a pandemic that has taken so much away from them this year. The 2020 Illinois Department of Agriculture Junior Livestock Expo and
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A participant in the 2019 Dairy Cattle PeeWee Show
Horse Show will begin with an English horse and pony show Aug. 29 and 30, and a Western horse and pony show Sept. 5 and 6, both weekends at the DuQuoin State Fairground. The livestock shows will be held at the state fairgrounds in Springfield, with a beef, sheep, dairy goat, pygmy goat, poultry, and rabbit shows Sept. 11 to 13, and swine, dairy cattle, and meat goat shows Sept. 18 to 20. “The governor and the directors
very much wanted the kids to be able to show the fruits of their labor,” Sager said. “We also wanted to make sure the expo would protect families, visitors, and employees.” The educational objective described in the Expo Book states: “Shows are provided in which exhibitors may show their animals and demonstrate their knowledge and skills associated with the livestock industry and showmanship. Participation will be educational for every boy and girl who attends.” The Illinois Junior Livestock Expo and Horse Show is open to any resident of Illinois between the ages of 8 and 21. The shows will differ from the traditional format where the exhibitors essentially move in, stabling their animals at the fairgrounds for several days at a time. The 2020 format will be one-day shows, organized in a showand-go style as much as is possible, with most species being shown out of stock trucks and trailers as opposed to stalling or penning. When penning is necessary, proper distancing will be maintained. Expo organizers said they were making every feasible effort to assist in protecting exhibitors, families and visitors from exposure to the coronavirus, adding that requesting participant assistance and responsibility will be crucial. While many traditional elements of the junior shows such as a parade of champions and sale of champions will not be part of this year’s format, Sager said, “We are doing the best we can to offer a positive experience for the
youth exhibitors. “We’re expecting a good turnout,” he added, offering that he expects there will be some livestock exhibitors from McHenry County attending the expo.
Rural roots
A familiar fixture at the state livestock show arena, Sager has been the general livestock superintendent for the Illinois State Fair since 2007, but he has served in various capacities for the past 40 years at the fair and, more recently, the DuQuoin State Fair. Sager’s agricultural roots can be traced back to his childhood. He grew up on what the 4-H program classified as rural non-farm in southern Illinois where he raised and showed beef cattle as 4-H and FFA projects. His interest in agriculture continued throughout school, and in college he earned a Bachelor of Science in animal and applied sciences as well as a Master of Science at the University of Illinois. Comparing his involvement as show superintendent to his position as the mayor, Sager explained that he encounters interesting people in both jobs and the interactions he has with them are very similar. “People are people, and issues are issues,” he said. “I really like meeting the people you work with and seeing the generations of families and kids grow up.” He said he would miss the fairs this year, both county and state. “[They are] a great showcase for Illinois agriculture.”
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Nancy Schwab and Lan Petrie submitted photographs of this large tree down in their backyard and three medium branches down in front at their home on Saddlebred Trail north of Woodstock after a derecho blew through northern Illinois Aug. 10. “At least our house wasn’t hit,” Nancy reported. Damage in Woodstock was limited compared to other areas in the region. Although local damage was minimal, the sudden storm kept the Woodstock Fire Rescue District busy with 21 calls between 3:21 and 7:29 p.m., 14 of them about power lines down.
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Prepare for even more life-changing events
We know it’s coming. Without a doubt, it will change life as we know it in Woodstock. And there is not much we can do to prepare for it. The coronavirus? No, the huge highway project the Illinois Department of Transportation has planned for Route 47 through Woodstock. You can’t see the virus; the highway work will be impossible to miss. Another difference: The capacity limits of COVID-19 have an impact on where you can be, while the construction barriers along Route 47 – Eastwood Drive in Woodstock – will affect how (and whether) you can get there. According to IDOT’s plans, we’re less than two years from watching as 2 miles of highway is torn up along the city’s primary business district – something we refer to as Woodstock’s “uptown” as a commercial complement to the “downtown” around the Square. Then it’s going to be a mess for the better part of two years after construction starts in the spring of 2022, maybe a few months earlier if the land acquisition goes smoothly (it usually doesn’t). A couple of months ago, The Independent profiled one business, 3
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Brothers Restaurant at Lake Avenue and Route 47, which will be affected much more than most. Owner Kim Alimi explained he won’t be losing merely a few parking spaces; land needed to build a traffic roundabout at the intersection will wipe out his front door and lobby, forcing a major redesign of his building that, he said, could take out about a third of his seating to create a new lobby. “I don’t know if I can survive with just a few seats in here,” he said. If you’ve driven past his place in recent months, you know he has used a tent in his parking lot for diners wary of eating inside a restaurant during the pandemic. He’s a survivor. But city officials have acknowledged that up to two years of business This Nero must have been a real zero Want to hear ‘Turkey in the Straw’? ...
disruption from construction will almost certainly cause some retailers to close their doors permanently, a cruel blow on the heels of the economic stress from the pandemic, the fallout from which is still not fully known. In fact, the city will break from policy to help affected businesses move away from Route 47 to another site in Woodstock if they desire. Traffic flow along the new four-lane highway, from U.S. 14 to Route 120, with a raised median will be improved dramatically, and the city is investing to make sure decorative lighting and an enhanced landscape will give the highway a boulevard look and feel – a kind of linear park. A 10-foot-wide biking/hiking trail along the east side of the road, and a
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5-foot sidewalk along the west (see diagram), will offer citizens options for non-motorized travel throughout this key commercial area to make Woodstock a more “walkable” city. If you have recently been on the back end of those blocks-long, backed-up lines of vehicles on Route 47 – both northbound and southbound from Lake Avenue – you’ll be happy to know traffic roundabouts at Lake, McConnell Road, and Judd Street/Irving Avenue should ensure a continuous flow of traffic – no more non-working traffic signals from storm-related power outages as we suffered along Route 47 last week. Mayor Brian Sager has promised the city will provide a “survival guide” to help residents and business owners cope with the inconvenience of alternate routes and entrances to avoid heavy equipment and ripped-up roadway while trying to do business as unusual. The old saying about making an omelet is no comfort to the eggs. But after a couple of years of inconvenience (major inconvenience at times), what a wonderful breakthrough a widened, improved Route 47 will be for economic development and the quality of life in Woodstock.
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With a $16 million boost from the state’s Rebuild Illinois infrastructure program, McHenry County College plans to build a 41,000-square-foot career and technical building. According to a news release, MCC’s new Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation project will receive $15.8 million as part of the Rebuild Illinois capital plan, which emphasizes the importance of investing in education to fuel economic development. Officials say the MCC project is intended to support educational efforts that help incentivize the economy. The overall project cost was reported at just under $22 million. With the state contributing nearly 75 percent, MCC officials said the remaining $6 million would be covered by a combination of philanthropic donations and existing
college funds that were previously allocated for this specific project. A detailed timeframe of the building project is still being finalized, but the formal bid process to complete design plans for the CATI is expected to take place this fall.
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College officials say the new center has been needed for some time, having been added to a list of potential state projects nearly 15 years ago. It was seen at the time as an effort to expand manufacturing programming to create a pipeline of skilled workers for the county. Since then, MCC “has continued to grow numerous, in-demand career and technical programs in partnership with industry,” the release said. Those include recent apprenticeship program opportunities to help meet what is seen as a critical demand and need for technical skills. “In our nationwide effort to improve record unemployment numbers, the time is now to build this space that will help create economic stimulus,” MCC President Clint Gabbard said in the release.
“We firmly believe that MCC’s Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation will lead to job renewal and growth for both the county and our region by offering skills that can be used for a lifetime.” The CATI building will reportedly combine “old” and “new” skills, opening its educational doors to both existing programs and the newest career and technical learning. Those include HVAC, welding, logistics, CNC machining; engineering technology; advanced manufacturing; industrial maintenance; mechatronics; metrology; and artificial intelligence.
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MOVIE NIGHT Movie fans (from left) Corrine Elswick, Teagan Vanderstappen, and Emery Elswick attend last week’s showing of “The Princess Bride,” the second of three classic movies that are headlining this summer’s retro ’80s Movies in the Park, sponsored by the city of Woodstock. The final movie in the series will be “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” starting at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, in the Park in the Square. People are invited to show up early for a little trivia starting at 7:30. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KEN FARVER
Woodstock Wednesday programs this month will celebrate the 100th anniversary of U.S. women having the right to vote. Holly Near (left) will perform Aug. 19 and Tret Fure will be featured Aug. 26. ratification of the 19th Amendment. In fact, festival Board President Carol Obertubbesing is promoting the fact that her organization has devoted the entire month of August to the centennial of women’s suffrage in the U.S. Obertubbesing says people can hear a musical celebration of the occasion at 7 p.m. each Wednesday this month at Woodstock Wednesdays. Online links to the virtual programs are available at
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Did you know Illinois was the first state east of the Mississippi River where women had the right to vote for president – but they were unable to vote for state and federal legislators until ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920? Or that on June 10, 1919, Illinois was the first state to ratify the 19th Amendment, but because of an administrative error that necessitated a second vote the next week, Wisconsin and Michigan, which voted later that same day, are considered the first states? You can find that and other information about women’s suffrage – globally, nationally, and statewide – at woodstockfolkfestival.org. And it’s the Woodstock Folk Festival leading the local observance of Women’s Equality Day on Wednesday, Aug. 26, which marks the 100th anniversary of
woodstockfolkfestival.org. Each program this month features a female artist “as a way of honoring the women who fought so hard over so many years for Women’s Suffrage,” the festival website says. On Aug. 19, Holly Near, based in California, will perform. The final Woodstock Wednesday program Aug. 26 will feature Tret Fure. Details about events of the national celebration of Women’s Equality Day and Toast To Tenacity, starting at 11 a.m. CDT, are posted on the festival website. People may join online or by phone or smartphone. A proclamation recognizing the anniversary was to presented to the City Council this week. Woodstock Folk Festival is an Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible and are welcome throughout the year. Visit the donations page of the website for more information.
Music lovers will get two for one – and for free – when the Woodstock Jazz Festival and the Great Lakes Steelpan Festival fill the day with sounds on Saturday, Aug. 22, on the Square. Jazz will fill the morning – coinciding with the regular Woodstock Farmers Market – starting at 9 a.m. with the Live Wire Brass band followed by The Jazz Mercenaries at 10 and The Stan Dard Jazz Project at 11. Potts & Pans Stageside Steelband will complete the first session with a performance starting at noon. The main event at 7 p.m. will feature Clyde “Lightning” George with Potts & Pans. Audience members are asked to maintain social distance and wear masks when appropriate. They should bring their own chairs and drinks (beer and wine are allowed on the Square during performances only). Donations in any amount will be welcome. For more information, visit Facebook.com/steelpanfestival or call 815-575-8587.
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Business in the pandemic era By Susan W. Murray
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Soul Focus owner Patti Zasada says she will close her gift store on the Woodstock Square by the end of the year. “Retail is in my blood,” she said, but the coronavirus pandemic made it impossible to go on.
Awaiting new releases
After two weeks of showing classic 1980s movies in theaters with reduced capacity, Classic Cinemas CEO Chris Johnson pulled the plug on July 10. “Sometimes optimism costs a lot of money,” Johnson said. Reopening the theaters won’t make sense until new releases are available, a date that continues to get pushed back. The live-action “Mulan,” planned as the 2020 spring break blockbuster, had its opening date delayed twice before Disney decided to bypass theaters altogether. The film will be available to stream on Disney Plus for a fee next month. As of now, the first new movies will trickle into theaters at the end of August, with the highly anticipated spy movie “Tenet” scheduled for theatrical release on Labor Day weekend. Classic Cinemas is formulating reopening decisions, Johnson said,
so that they’re “ready to go when this ends.” Johnson is emphasizing safety protocols in his theaters to counteract the perception that going inside a theater isn’t safe. On a grander scale, Johnson has joined other theater owners in rallying support for the RESTART Act in Congress. The legislation would grant more flexibility with Paycheck Protection Program loans and create a new loan program to assist the country’s hardest-hit businesses, including restaurants, gyms, hotels, retailers, and theaters. A lobbying effort by theater owners urges film lovers to press Congress for assistance to movie theaters through #SaveYourCinema. In the meantime, theater owners nervously watch the ever-changing calendar of new releases. “It’s an easy business,” Johnson said, “once we get from Point A to Point B – over that gap known as COVID.”
■ Residence at 1844 Powers Road, Woodstock, was sold by Kurt T. Kraeplin, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., to Patricia C. Kraft, Woodstock, for $156,000. ■ Residence at 1256 Muriel St., Woodstock, was sold by Christopher J. Hahn, as Trustee, U/T/A, Darien, Wisc., to Robert K. Davis III, Woodstock, for $190,000. ■ Residence at 3711 Meadow Lane, Wonder Lake, was sold by Rolando Castaneda, Wonder Lake, to Donna M. Provenzano, Wonder Lake, for $269,900. ■ Residence at 611 Putnam Ave., Woodstock, was sold by Catalina Castaneda, Woodstock, to Raul M. Enriquez, Woodstock, for $177,900. ■ Vacant land, approximately 1 acre, at 1261 E. Longwood Drive, Bull Valley, was sold by The Barbara Karth Trust, Woodstock, to GTZ LLC, Woodstock, for $18,000. ■ Residence at 1802 Woodside Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Kevin M. Stankowitz, Crystal Lake, to Chase William Kyska, Woodstock, for $220,000. ■ Residence at 536 Burbank Ave., Woodstock, was sold by Melissa R. Carlson, Wonder Lake, to Marion Scott, Woodstock, for $170,000. ■ Vacant land, 218,043 square feet, at 8515 Elm St., Wonder Lake, was sold by James Schrader, Winfield, to WAM Illinois Holdings LLC, Highland Park, for $160,000. ■ Vacant land on Kimball Ave., Woodstock, was sold by Fairview LLC, to Matthew Ornstein, Chicago, for $7,000.
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After her store’s sales declined 40 percent in 2019, Soul Focus owner Patti Zasada called COVID-19 “the icing on the cake.” Zasada plans to shut the door to her unique gift store by the end of the year. Selected merchandise in Soul Focus’s extensive inventory is discounted up to 25 percent. The store’s shelving and display cases are available for sale. The decision to close comes after a run of three years in McHenry and eight years on Benton Street on the Woodstock Square. “Retail is in my blood,” said Zasada, who largely worked in stores during a 50-year career, beginning with clerking in her neighborhood pharmacy in Chicago when she was 16 years old. Zasada said she loved talking with her customers and hunting down an item that a customer requested. The store was named Pizazz Gifts when it opened in Woodstock in 2012. In 2016, Zasada changed the name to Soul Focus to reflect the store’s stock of religious and inspirational items. Last year, Zasada began hosting weekly Bible studies in the space. Retail, in general, is “not what it used to be,” Zasada said. She believes consumers have cut back on “want” items, to the detriment of gift shops. Customers’ increased online shopping did not help either, Zasada said. “People don’t realize what that does to the local economy,” she said, noting the loss of sales tax to the community – a factor in rising property taxes. When the threat of COVID ends, Zasada said, she will consider her options. She likes the idea of opening in a smaller space where she can continue to host Bible studies and sell Christian gifts. While Zasada sells off her inventory, Soul Focus is open afternoons three weekdays and after 10 a.m. on Saturdays.
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Revived car wash seeks zoning variances By Larry Lough
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Who would have thought Woodstock’s zoning code did not allow exterior vacuums at a commercial car wash to be visible from the street? Owners of Swift Car Wash, who plan to revive the now-closed car wash next to Jiffy Lube at 11601 Catalpa Lane, are seeking a variance from the provision of the city’s Unified Development Ordinance to allow them to install 18 to 20 vacuums on the property facing Catalpa Lane and U.S. 14. And the owners say that might not be enough vacuums with a redesigned express wash in which customers stay in their cars, allowing up to 150 cars an hour to be washed. These are not ordinary car wash vacuums you have seen around Woodstock. For one thing, these have lime green and royal blue hoses and canisters. And for another thing, they’re free to car wash customers. But the zoning variance was needed because of a city code that says “no vacuuming activities may take place in any front yard or any location visible from a public street.”
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Vacuums at the revived car wash on Catalpa Lane will look something like this, owners of Swift Car Wash told the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals last week. One difference is that it probably will not have a canopy, a feature not suitable for snowy climates, owners said. The staff report on the proposal notes, “No additional explanation or context is provided to explain the purpose of this standard.” Additional landscaping is planned
to partly screen the vacuums from the view of motorists. The Woodstock Zoning Board of Appeals last week gave the proposed variance a favorable
recommendation, which was sent for final review by the City Council at its meeting Tuesday night this week. Car wash manager John Puntillo said car wash prices would range from $5 to $14. “We just think Woodstock is due for a high quality car wash,” Puntillo told the zoning board. He said his company, SWRE Woodstock LLC (dba Swift Wash), owns similar car washes it restored in Carpentersville and Rockford. City planner Darrell Moore said the owners would go before the city Plan Commission on Aug. 27 to seek another variance, this one to the city’s sign ordinance. Swift wants a noncomplying sign on its property to face traffic on U.S. 14, not unlike the one for nearby Studio 2015 jewelers. The City Council recently approved setback and sign variances for a new Aldi store along Lake Avenue not far from the car wash. Those exceptions will allow a parking lot that doesn’t meet the zoning code’s setback requirements from the street and permit a third exterior sign on the new building that does not comply with the ordinance.
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Helping Paws annual fundraiser goes virtual during coronavirus
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People helping animals help people By Janet Dovidio
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The organization has been able to continue care for animals during the pandemic, but had to set strict limits. Appointment times were set for adopters to see available animals while maintaining social distancing. Volunteers returned to their jobs in July. “Dog walkers, cat room cleaners, and off-site event coordinators were desperately missed for many months,” President Donna Matejka said.
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Helping Paws Animal Shelter offers Woodstock residents an opportunity to save animals, one drink at a time. The seventh annual Paw Crawl will take place on Saturday, Aug. 22, with one major change – the 2020 event will be virtual. Many supporters have indicated they prefer not to go into bars with the possibility of large groups during the COVID-19 pandemic, yet they still want to support this cause. The registration fee is $25, which includes an event T-shirt and raffle ticket to win a gift basket. Event shirts can be picked up at the shelter, 2500 Harding Lane, from noon to 4 p.m. Friday or Saturday, Aug. 21-22. Access the website (helpingpaws.net) to register and learn of other ways to participate in the raffle. All funds raised will support feeding and care of animals at the shelter. “This event is so important in our efforts to support the rescue of dogs or cats from their impending euthanasia,” said Sharon Bono-Fabian, vice president of Helping Paws. “We could not have our Paws-in-the-Park fundraiser in June due to COVID-19, which greatly reduced our available funds. I know it’s trying times right now for everyone. I hope people can find it within themselves to help support our animals at the shelter and so many more that need saving.”
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expectelping Paws H to e m a c ) Cadence (left seven, and was a great st life. e d ing pups, ha its her turn to live her b e with m w o o h N . g a in y, go momm adoption da Dolman, and her n o is e sh re arb He lping og walker, B a volunteer d , who have two other He u o L , d n a e. husb i dogs at hom Paws alumn Confinement restrictions did bring about one blessing: adoptions more than doubled during the first few months of COVID-19. Helping Paws has a new sponsorship program called “Second Chance Ticket.” Supporters will help with expenses in rescuing dogs and cats from a southern animal shelter that was planning to euthanize the animals. The money pays for a transport to the Woodstock shelter. Details are on the shelter’s website. “Our shelter’s mission has always promoted ‘people helping animals,’”
Matejka said. “I get about 200 emails a day with pleas to rescue animals. Now, during these isolating and uncertain times, we are reminded of the amazing gift that animals possess, that of helping people.”
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The Paw Crawl was started by BonoFabian and Public House owner Kathryn Loprino to provide an entertaining way to support animal care. All funds raised are used to care for homeless and abandoned animals. This year’s virtual event can take
place this coming Saturday in gatherings at home with family and friends or visits to one of the participating bars, which have been huge supporters of Helping Paws. Participating establishments are Benton Street Tap, D.C. Cobb’s, Liquid Blues, Ortmann’s Red Iron Tavern, Public House, Pour House, The Cabin, and Winestock. Paw Crawl sponsors are BCU, Fox Valley Animal Hospital, Hometown Eye Care, Innovation Industries, Nature’s Feed, and State Farm agent Mary Trejo.“
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Woodstock’s 2020 magnificent Fourth of July Fireworks cost $16,000. The following individuals and businesses and people who paid to park at Emricson Park contributed all $16,000.
Thank you to the following major donors!
Kunes Country of Woodstock • Cheryl and Jim Wormley Larry O’Connor • William Allen • The Woodstock Independent Hahn’s Dairy Queen • B&Z Electrical Contractors RB Thompson • Associated Electrical Contractors Betty Hamilton and Marty Smith • Keefe Real Estate Citizens to Elect Steven Reick • Advia Credit Union Campion, Curran, Lamb & Cunabaugh PC The Gitlin Law Firm P.C. • Jarvis & Associates, Ltd. Mark and Leslie Indyke • Powers Paint Shop • Nihan & Nihan Ltd. Benton Street LLC • Emtech Machining & Grinding Mark Alison • Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Arlene and Keith Lynes • Nierman Landscape & Design Blue Ribbon Millwork • Dan and Cindy Powers
Mark Mitchell Agency • Jim and Denise Graff Ponstein Frisbie & Lohmeyer Insurance • Craig and Jaci Krandel R & S Screen Printing & Graphics • Timothy D. Conway, DDS Angela and Charles Boe • Oakford Physical Therapy Robert and Kathleen Hahn • Nancy Irwin • Trina May Pamela Moorhouse • Copy Express • Danielle Gulli Marylee Steinwehe • Stephen and Diane Messman
Thank you to the following social media donors!
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Gregory Hanson, Brian Knoll, Sharon Jacobson, Kate Emricson, Kim McCallister, Carol Schultz, Karen Judy, Heidi Alten,
Terry Willcockson, Esther Hong, Mary Schuch, Jolene White, Josh Fourdyce, Mickey Schuch, Juliana Grant, Kevin Lyons, Michelle Mendoza, Susan Singleton, Mark Andersen,
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Everything connected to everything else ... As the Black Lives Matter marches started up after the death of George Floyd under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer, I found myself looking for a way to put my feelings into words. So many layers of feelings to sort through. Grief from the wholesale changes brought by COVID-19. Depression from the isolation of working from home. Regret that I haven’t done Lisa more to fix the broken system we Haderlein The Nature of live in. Here’s the Things result. Thank you for reading. I was born in Washington, D.C., in August 1963, the same month and location where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his “I have a dream” speech, in which he said he dreamed of a day when his “four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” As someone who has benefited from being a white American, I know that many of the things I take for granted – being able to live where I choose, change jobs to better my situation, speak out at public meetings, take a walk through pretty much any neighborhood, assume that police will not barge into my home and shoot me in my bed – are denied to millions of Americans because of the color of their skin. As an ecologist, I know that the first law of ecology is that everything is connected to everything else. That is one of the reasons the cause of racial equity and justice, as represented by the Black Lives Matter
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Trying to be an anti-racist
Charles Heinrich, Christy Johanson, Wendy Piersall,
If you are interested in exploring the intersection of environmental justice and racial justice, I suggest checking out the following journalists and professionals in the field. I’ve provided their Twitter handles because that is how I follow them, but an Internet search will take you to their articles. n Mary AnnaÏse Heglar @MaryHeglar, and her Podcast, Hot Take @ RealHotTake, with Amy Westervelt @ AmyWestervelt. n Tamara To’L, North American
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movement, is a vital issue to the staff and board at The Land Conservancy and to me, personally. If one part of an ecosystem is under stress and struggling, the whole ecosystem may collapse. People of color are disproportionately affected by the negative consequences of climate change, are less likely to have access to good health care, are more likely to live in areas with poor air and water quality, are more likely to have high lead and mercury levels in their bodies, are less likely to own their own home, are more likely to be sent to prison, are more likely to be killed by police, are less likely to live near protected natural areas, and are more likely to flee their homelands in desperation because of social, economic and environmental disasters. Those are facts, not opinions. And those are the consequences of a system infused with racism. It was this system that Dr. King worked peacefully to change until his life was taken by a bullet when he was just 39. The current system must change. All of our lives, and the future of the Earth, depends on a healthy, caring humanity. And if the benefits of a healthy, diverse natural world are not accessible equally to everyone, we have not done our jobs well. I pledge to do my best to honor Dr. King’s dream through my words and deeds. I pledge to be an anti-racist and to do what I can, where I am, with the resources available to me to make this a world where Dr. King’s words are reality. Please join me. Yours faithfully in pursuit of justice and conservation for all. Lisa Haderlein is executive director of The Land Conservancy of McHenry County and a columnist for The Independent. Director @350, @Tamaraity n Emily Atkin, writer/host for HEATED blog and podcast, @emorwee n Dr. Kate Marvel, climate scientist and science writer at Columbia University and NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies @DrKateMarvel n Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, marine biologist, Founder of @OceanCollectiv and @UrbanOceanLab. You can follow her at @ayanaeliza. Dr. Johnson had a really great article explaining the link between climate justice and the Black Lives Matter movement in Time magazine on July 9. – L.H.
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Two drive-thru microchipping and rabies clinics for cats and dogs have been scheduled this month by the McHenry
The McHenry County Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Oct. 4 will look different this year. The event that has attracted hundreds of participants each year to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease will involve
walking as individuals or in small groups on sidewalks, tracks, and trails across McHenry County. According to a news release, an opening ceremony – delivered to participants’ smartphones, tablets, and computers – will feature local speakers and a presentation of Promise Flowers to honor the personal reasons participants join to fight Alzheimer’s and other dementia. More than 5 million Americans are
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living with Alzheimer’s disease – the sixth-leading cause of death in the U.S., the release said. And more than 16 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. In Illinois alone, more than 230,000 people are living with the disease along with 587,000 caregivers. To register and receive the latest updates on this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s, visit alz.org/walk.
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St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 401 St. John’s Road, Woodstock, recently had its sign refurbished by Modern Sign Design. St. John’s has been a part of the Woodstock community for more than 100 years.
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Two high school graduates from Woodstock were among six college students who completed internships last month as part of the third annual summer nonprofit leadership intern program of Leadership Greater McHenry County. Ellie Thurow, a Woodstock North graduate attending Coe College, and Julia Tompkins, a graduate of Marian Central and now a student at Boston College, were among the interns chosen through a competitive interview process. Thurow worked with Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association, and Tompkins was with Family Health Partnership Clinic. LGMC is a leadership organization fostering and developing community leaders through focused, experiential programs. For more information, call Christine Johnson at 815-337-8750 or email intern@ leadershipgmc.org.
County Animal Control. Pet owners must call ahead to schedule a visit for 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, or 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, at 100 N. Virginia Road, Crystal Lake. Call 815-459-6222 to reserve a spot. State law requires dogs and cats to be vaccinated against rabies. Pet registration is required locally, and tags must be purchased at the time of vaccination. The cost for a rabies vaccination is $15 for one year and $30 for three years. Registration fees are additional and vary depending on factors such as whether the pet is spayed or neutered. Microchipping costs $10. This event is available for McHenry County residents only, and pets must be leashed or in a carrier. For more information, visit MCDH.info.
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KENNEDY DEMOCRATS
To coincide with the Democratic National Convention, this week’s photo presents readers with the challenge to identify members of the McHenry County Democratic Committee. The Don Peasley photo, dated Aug. 23, 1962, was likely snapped at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Note the photo of President Kennedy behind the nattily dressed George T. Wilkins in the center of the photo. Wilkins was the Illinois superintendent of public instruction but lost his post in the November election that year. The only person Peasley identified on the back of the photo is Eugene O’Brien, the tall man on the left in the back row. If you can identify any of the other Democrats, please contact Maggie Crane at MaggieC@woodstockil.info. – Susan W. Murray COURTESY PHOTO
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“Woodstock has a great sense of community pride, and the location is great. It’s close to the city yet you can get away to the outdoors in minutes. From my favorite, the Farmer’s Market, to live music to a school system that leads in dual language programming, Woodstock is the place to be.” Tom Keefe, CEO, Keefe Real Estate
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FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL ST. MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL HISPANIC CONNECTIONS MEETING Woodstock Chamber of Commerce Noon 127 E. Calhoun St.
MOVIES IN THE PARK Woodstock Square “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” Trivia at 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m.
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HEARTHSTONE OUTDOOR JOB FAIR Woodstock Square gazebo 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 815-338-1749
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30 years ago – 1990
■ Mike Aberle, 13, and Jarret Graff, 11, both of Wonder Lake, competed in the National Barefoot Skiing Tournament in DuQuoin. ■ Jerry Paulson, Woodstock, was a panelist at a regional Wetlands Task Force hearing organized by the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service’s Domestic Policy Council.
25 years ago – 1995
■ The Ku Klux Klan from Waters, Mich., and Freedom of Resistance, a fair housing and equal rights advocacy group based in Freeport, held rallies at the McHenry County Government Center. ■ Loretta Swit, the actress best known as Maj. Houlihan on “M.A.S.H.,” came to Woodstock for the sixth annual meeting and picnic of the Hooved Animal HumanE Society.
20 years ago – 2000
■ Three area real estate firms – Prudential Town Square Realty, Woodstock; Prudential Performance Plus, Crystal Lake; and Coldwell Banker, Crystal Lake – merged to form Prudential Realty First.
15 years ago – 2005
■ The Woodstock Plan Commission voted down a final plat of Lake Avenue Plaza. Included in the plan was a Walmart Super Center. ■ Larry Reinhard, a Johnsburg Junior High School teacher, was named agriculture literacy coordinator for the McHenry County Farm Bureau. ■ A Roaring ’20s Speakeasy held at the fairgrounds benefited TownSquare Players, the Woodstock Jaycees, and the McHenry County College scholarship fund.
10 years ago – 2010
■ The 2009 property tax bill on a $150,000 home in Woodstock was $3,580.34. It was $4,936.53 on a $200,000 home. Of the seven taxing bodies, the largest single recipient of property taxes was Woodstock School District 200. ■ Dave and Barb Hahn were celebrating the 25th anniversary of owning Woodstock Dairy Queen. The Hahns had kept the building the same, except for adding a drive-up window in the mid-1990s. ■ The Wonder Lake Water Ski Show Team won the national team title at the 36th annual Division I Show Ski National
23 Championships in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis. It was the team’s first national team title since winning back-to-back titles in 2000 and 2001. The Wonder Lake team, in its 51st year, had about 120 members, 60 of whom were skiers. ■ Woodstock resident Peggy Marchi, daughter of Margaret Marchi, Woodstock Pubic Library’s head librarian for many years, conveyed a $304,000 bequest from her mother’s trust to the library.
5 years ago – 2015
■ The city of Woodstock was feeling the impact of the budget stalemate in Springfield, in part because of missing gambling tax revenues. The city’s monthly revenue from the 86 legal gambling machines at 19 bars and restaurants was typically $17,000. ■ The dredging of Wonder Lake, which began in 2014, was expected to continue into 2016. Lake Manager Randy Snow said, “The current dredging work is part of what we hope is a long process to keep moving things forward.” The Master Property Owners Association, owner and manager of the 850-acre lake, was looking for a buyer for the sediment, and would used proceeds of the sale to fund more dredging. ■ The city of Woodstock continued a survey about a possible smoking ban for the Square, extending it to the entire community. The survey had been sent to business owners and was made available on the city’s website and Facebook page.
1 year ago – 2019
■ Ken Rawson, developer of the proposed Founder’s Crossing, a 92 smalllot, single-family development, met with Woodstock Chamber of Commerce & Industry members. Rawson presented his latest proposal for the housing development north of the Metra station. The following day, the chamber board of directors voted not to take a formal position on the development. Speaking on behalf of the board, Chamber President Danielle Gulli said, “We felt the Plan Commission was best suited to decide on individual developments.” ■ Laughstock Comedy Festival was back in town for a second year. Tim Walkoe from Chicago headlined the main show. Returning performers were Patti Vasquez and veteran actor/comic Carl Wolfson. Two of the performers conducted a workshop on stand-up comedy for aspiring comedians.
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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 Outdoor worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday
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Emricson Park passersby might have noticed some unique skating taking place at Woodstock Water Works. PicSkating and artistic inline skating interest has taken off over the quarantine period. This has been particularly useful for local figure skaters who found themselves without ice time. “The rinks were closed,” Woodstock figure skating mom Tracey Connor said, “and the girls needed to get exercise and keep up their skills. She bought special inline skates for her two daughters – Reese, 13, and Rainn, 11. The inline skates have special rockered wheel blades that allow them to perform more liked figure skates. “I can practice my three-turns, waltz jumps, salchows, spirals, and stroking,” Reese said. “It helped keep up my endurance.” Rainn expressed the same reasons, but added, “I like skating around the park on the path because it is fun and helps keep my muscles strong.”
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The Crystal Ice House – home to many Woodstock skaters – was closed for almost three months, leaving skaters without ice to practice on. Because she was able to keep up her skills on the specially designed roller blades, Reese passed her U.S. Figure Skating
intermediate moves test and preliminary freeskate test last week. Rainn also passed her pre-preliminary freeskate test. Also testing and passing pre-preliminary freeskate test was Evangeline Montano, 9, who uses PicSkates at Woodstock Water Works. PicSkates might look like ordi-
skates are constructed of an actual figure skating boot and blade with three wheels and the rubber toepick. That pick allows skaters to perform pick-jumps like a lutz, flip, and toe-loop. Evangeline said she can practice toe step sequences, spins, jumps, power pulls and specialized crossovers just like she can on ice. “The best part is that you can
Rainn Connor (left) performs a spiral, while her sister Reese performs a waltz jump with PicSkates. nary inline skates, but in addition to the rockered blade, they also have a pic at the toe that mimics the toepick in figure skating. “When it was clear that we wouldn’t have ice time for a while, I knew we needed to do something,” said Gina Montano, Evangeline’s mom. “I had seen PicSkates at Rainbo [figure skating store in Northbrook], and I called around to get some.” In the long run, Montano said, the investment was well worth it. The
skate in the sunshine!” she said. “And you skate wherever – like [the Woodstock Water Works] parking lot. And you can skate with friends.” “Socially distant, of course,” Gina said.
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Gina credits the ability to skate and condition over the spring months for her daughter’s successful passing of the USFS test. “It definitely helped with muscle memory,” she said. “If we didn’t get ice soon, I would have asked some of our
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Evangeline Montano performs a spiral on the parking lot at Emricson Park. PicSkates (inset) allow figure skaters to practice on pavement.
coaches to meet us to work on moves – the skates are that much like figure skates.” She hopes to eventually see the girls perform higher-level jumps, including axels. “It takes time and some getting used to,” she said. While the skates allow skaters to practice their moves and keep up their skills in the view of others, it does not come without some downfalls. “It hurts more when you fall,” Evangeline explained. “I don’t like wearing all the padding,” Rainn said. Reese described her inline skating wear: knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, and helmets – equipment not usually worn on the ice. “There is more friction on cement,” Tracey said. Gina laughed. “I don’t think the ice feeling softer is something we would have said five months ago,” she said. The girls can frequently be found skating in the empty parking lot at Woodstock Water Works with their parents watching from the sidelines. Parents and skaters said they believe they will keep this up over the course of the year. The flexibility of skating on pavement provides ample opportunity to skate at times they couldn’t skate before. And the closure of the pool this year allows for a safe space to practice.
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