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Cannabis causes code change
City Council to weigh rules for growing, infusing, selling By Larry Lough
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Two dozen artists will display works in sixth annual Art Tour
City Council will likely decide next week whether Woodstock will tax the local sale of cannabis when it becomes legal Jan. 1 for recreational use in Illinois. But officials say the new state law
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almost forces the city to get involved in the process or risk losing control of regulating the sales. Pharmacist Greg Amato raised the issue during the council’s meeting last week. “Marijuana is still classified as a Class I drug,” he said, “which means it has the highest potential for abuse.”
He urged the council not to act as soon as the law goes into effect. “Wait a few months and find out what’s going on,” he said, “because there’s been other cities that considered it and dropped it.” But council member Wendy Piersall, who attended a recent legal See CANNABIS Page 2
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The student section at Marian Central Catholic High School was fired up for the Red & White scrimmage last week as team players were introduced to Hurricane fans. The ’Canes will play their season opener at home in Woodstock this Friday against Johnsburg.
WFRD plan ‘truly a team effort’ By Larry Lough
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Six goals with objectives and tasks to achieve them are part of a new four-year strategic plan for the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District. The 34-page document was approved last week by the Board of Trustees, whose members complimented the work of Capt. Karen Bush,
who led development of the plan. She said every part of the district was represented in determining priorities, including members of the Board of Trustees and Board of Fire Commissioners. “Every rank, every part of the organization,” she said. “Part time, full time, officers ... all the way up the line. “Everybody worked tremendously well together. It was truly a team
effort.” Also of importance, she said, are the “values statements” that are a foundation of the district, emphasizing family, integrity, teamwork, dignity, professionalism, and resiliency.
The goals
The six specific goals are to: • Increase staffing and improve See WFRD Page 2
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workshop on the new cannabis law, said the city didn’t want to lose local control. “One of the concerns with putting things off in terms of waiting until the law goes into effect is that we lose entire control of what it is we can put in place in our town,” she said, “because then the law takes effect, and that supersedes any local controls.” As the parent of a teenager, Piersall said she was “super concerned” with the issue. “It’s coming, no matter what,” she told Amato, “and that’s why we would like to control this at the local level as much as possible before the state puts things into place.”
Limits on local control
Come January, possession of marijuana will no longer be a crime in Illinois, Deputy Mayor Mike Turner said – even in Woodstock, regardless of what the City Council does.
“We can’t outlaw possession of it in our town,” he said. “That train’s left the station.” In fact, said City Attorney Ruth Schlossberg, whose law firm conducted the workshop city officials attended, Woodstock will have little say in how the law is implemented. “It’s simply not going to be a matter of local control,” she said. “It’s going to sort itself out at a different level than we can influence.” Assistant City Manager Paul Christensen said unlike its granting of liquor permits, the city won’t license businesses that sell cannabis – but can determine where. “We can put restrictions on zoning,” he said. “That is our sole power and nothing more.”
City can tax sales
That issue was considered last week by the city Plan Commission, which recommended changes in the zoning ordinance to regulate where cannabis can be sold and require a special use permit for sale sites. (See list of recommendations at right.) Among the city staff’s suggestions
Plan on website
Fire Chief Mike Hill said some of that work is underway. “Some of these things are already being worked on,” he said. “The no-brainers.” Those include creation of a capital
Cannabis coming
The Woodstock Plan Commission has suggested the City Council adopt the following amendments to the city’s Unified Development Ordinance. Businesses: Allow craft growers, cultivation centers, dispensing organizations, infusers; or processors; and transporters. Zoning: All establishments above should be required to obtain a special use permit so that each would be evaluated and get City Council approval Only dispensing organizations could be located in a business-zoned district (but not downtown) or manufacturing district. All other cannabis businesses should be located in areas zoned for agriculture or manufacturing. Distance: A dispensary could be no closer than 1,000 feet from a pre-existing preschool or elementary or secondary school or day-care center or home, or a park or area zoned for residential use. For all other related businesses, the distance would be 2,500 feet. Hours: No recommendation on hours or safety requirements, which would be addressed in a special use application.
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utilization of staff, which includes recruiting of part-time personnel • Improve the training program, which Bush said was a concern of the community. “Not only do they want us there [quickly],” she said, “but they want us well-trained.” • Improve response times by examining every facet of the process, from dispatch, to turnout, to travel times • Improve the health and wellness of employees, which includes addressing mental health needs • Create programs to ensure “community risk reduction,” of not only buildings in the 90-square-mile district but of people • Achieve financial sustainability, which was made possible when 65 percent of voters in April approved a referendum for a property tax increase “We want to make sure,” Bush said, “we use that money wisely, efficiently, and in the right matter.” The next step, she told the board, was to assign people to head up each area and create committees to assist.
was that Woodstock limit the number of dispensaries to three, with no more than two businesses that grow and infuse cannabis into other products. State law allows only 500 dispensaries and 50 cultivation centers, and 100 licenses will be issued for craft growers and infusers. The local ordinance and the taxing of cannabis will be on the agenda for the council’s Sept. 3 meeting. The new state law allows the city to create a tax of up to 3 percent on the sale of cannabis and “associated products,” according to City Manager Roscoe Stelford. The council has limited to 25 the number of video gambling licenses in Woodstock, with no more than five terminals at each site, although the law allows six. But the city’s share of gambling tax income is established by state law at 5 percent. As with video gambling, the city will not collect the cannabis tax, Christensen told the council. That will be done by the state, which will remit the city’s share.
Fundraiser this weekend will benefit Opera House
More than a year of work involving all aspects of the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District produced its first-ever strategic plan, a 34-page document. improvement plan to address vehicle and building needs of the district. Hill said Paul Christensen, the city’s finance director, had provided some guidance on that matter. The strategic plan is available on the district’s newly redesigned website, wfrd.org. In other business, trustees approved a $3,600 payment to photographer Alex Vucha for upgrades to the district’s website. The board also increased his hours and pay to about $3,700 a year for his photography and video work and for ongoing maintenance of the website, including providing content.
Have a beer this weekend for the Woodstock Opera House. Hoppy Hour will be a beer-tasting fundraiser at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Stage Left Café. For $49 (or two for $70), guests will get to sample brews from six local beermakers. Price of admission includes two flights (eight 3-ounce glasses) along with a pig roast, live music, and a 50-50 raffle. Tickets are available by calling 815338-5300 or visiting woodstockoperahouse.com. Membership also will be available from the organization sponsoring the event, Friends of the Opera House. Funds raised will help to support the Woodstock Opera House and its ongoing projects and historical maintenance. A portion of the proceeds will also go toward buying a new concession/bar area at the Opera House.
DOT website accepts reports on road issues
Motorists can report a problem with a county highway through the website of the McHenry County Division of Transportation. Since spring, the site has featured an online portal to allows motorists to report issues such as potholes, downed signs, debris and dead animal removal,
and the need for increased police presence for speed limit enforcement. Visit MCDOT’s website at mchenrycountydot.org and click on “Report a Concern” at the top of the page, which takes visitors directly to a brief online form to complete. The portal can be used only to report issues with county highways, and includes a link to a map of the highways for which MCDOT is responsible. While MCDOT encourages people to use the online reporting to help keep the county’s 550 lane miles the best maintained in the state, drivers should not use a smart phone while driving.
Traffic safety challenge recognizes sheriff’s office
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office was awarded first place by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police in the Sheriff 101-250 sworn category in the Illinois Traffic Safety Challenge. According to a news release, this recognition occurred at the annual Illinois Traffic Safety Challenge Awards Ceremony in Tinley Park. The Illinois Traffic Safety Challenge, coordinated by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, is designed to challenge police departments to address traffic safety concerns in their jurisdictions in unique ways. Departments are judged on policy, training, recognitions, public education, enforcement, and effectiveness.
Land acquisition stalls city’s roundabout plan
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Council OKs use of eminent domain By Larry Lough
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Funding for the city’s share of the traffic project is in the 2019-20 city budget, Livingston said. Although federal funds are expected to cover most of the costs, which Livingston said could total about $2.5 million, the city’s share will be more than the original 20 percent expected . He said street lighting and utility upgrades are now part of the state requirements for such work. Livingston said the city will have to reapply next year for the “high priority” project as identified by
A new roundabout will – eventually – keep traffic flowing continuously where Lake Avenue converges with South and Madison streets. the McHenry County Council of Governments. “It’s very, very likely we will get the funds next cycle,” he said. That means bids are likely to be accepted no earlier than April, he said, with construction starting a year from now – maybe. Construction time is probably a full
year, Livingston has said. Jeff Van Landuyt, the city’s director of Public Works, said he didn’t believe the delay would jeopardize the project – just delay it. The city has another option for obtaining the land – called a “quick take” – but that would require the Legislature to grant the city authority to speed up the process.
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Don’t plan to cruise anytime soon through that Woodstock traffic roundabout at Lake Avenue and South Street. Although the city had hoped to take bids on the project next month and possibly break ground this fall, the process will be held up until at least spring. “No, that’s not going to happen,” City Engineer Ryan Livingston said of the fall contract letting. “We saw this coming a little while ago.” The delay involves right-of-way acquisition for land or easements around the five-way intersection, where Lake, South and Madison Street converge. None of the parcels the city needs is bigger than a sliver – a tenth of an acre or less. The City Council last week approved eminent domain proceedings that
would allow the city to take parts of three properties for the project and have a judge determine just compensation for the landowners. The city and landowners have agreed to a sale price for three other properties at the intersection that will be needed to build the continuousflow roundabout.
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Woodstock man sentenced to 9 years for drug dealing A 36-year-old Woodstock man has been given a nine-year prison sentence for dealing cocaine. Jeremiah B. Pedersen, 36, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. According to a news release, members of the Jeremiah B. McHenry County Pedersen Sheriff’s Department reported they stopped Pedersen’s car in March 2018 and he admitted to buying cocaine and selling it. Deputies recovered 91.4 grams of cocaine as a result of the traffic stop, along with $4,500, scales, and multiple cell phones. A search warrant served at Pedersen’s home found 191.2 grams of cocaine and $1,675 cash.
Under truth-in-sentencing guidelines, Pedersen must serve 75 percent of his sentence, handed down by Judge Robert Wilbrandt. Assistant State’s Attorney Brette Dunbar prosecuted the case.
Sheriff’s office plans to host free class on boating safety Anyone 11 or older may attend the free boating safety certification class from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, 2200 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock. After successfully passing the class, attendees will receive a Boating Safety Certificate from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. State law requires the certificate for all boaters born on or after Jan. 1, 1998, and who operate a vessel powered by a motor of more than 10 horsepower. To sign up, call Cathy Hardt at 815-334-4739 or email CDHardt@ co.mchenry.il.us.
Illinois Supreme Court approves local DUI court McHenry County will be home to only the second certified DUI Court in Illinois. Chief Judge James S. Cowlin and State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally announced last week that the Illinois Supreme Court had approved the DUI Specialty Court. “This program achieves what the criminal justice system aspires to,” Kenneally said in a news release, “full rehabilitation of offenders suffering from alcoholism, lower rates of DUI recidivism, money saved by diverting these offenders away from prisons, and safer roads.” National statistics indicate DUI Courts are the most successful strategy for holding repeat impaired drivers accountable while ensuring they receive lifesaving treatment. According to the news release, the program defers the sentence of DUI offenders until they complete requirements including treatment attendance, meetings with program clinical staff,
meetings with probation officers, frequent substance abuse testing, and biweekly court appearances. The DUI Court will officially convene at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 11 in Courtroom 203 and be presided over by Circuit Judge Michael W. Feetterer. For more information, call Jason Sterwerf, director of the office of special projects, at 815-334-4913. The local program will be funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice.
Work done, county reopens bridge on Nippersink Creek More than three months after closing for major rehabilition, the O’Brien Road bridge over the Nippersink Creek southwest of Hebron has reopened to traffic. The bridge, first built in 1975, had a posted 13-ton weight limit that has now been lifted. Dunnet Bay Construction completed the work by the July 31 deadline and on budget, the county said.
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Woodstock Police Department
■ Adam J. Kaczmarek, 40, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 17 at Washington and Main streets on charges of driving under the influence, driving under the influence with blood-alcohol content 0.08 percent, and disregarding a stop sign. Released after posting 10 percent of $1,000 bond and surrendering driver’s license. Court date Sept. 6. ■ Kevin J. Cress, 25, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 18 in the 100 block of South Jefferson Street on two counts of domestic battery. Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set. ■ Kevin J. Cress, 25, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 19 in the 100 block of South Jefferson Street on charges of violation of bail bond and violation of no-contact order. Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set. ■ Mark A. Mendez, 19, Crystal Lake, was arrested Aug. 20 in the 1400 block of Lake Avenue on a charge of disorderly conduct. Held on $1,200 bond. Court date Sept. 26. ■ Francisco J. Ramirez-Francisco, 39, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 19 in the 1900 block of Belaire Lane on two counts of domestic battery. Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set. ■ Luis E. Gomez, 20, Hanover Park, was arrested Aug. 22 at Calhoun Street and Route 47 on charges of leaving the scene of an accident, improper passing on right (drove off roadway), and improper U-turn on roadway. Released after posting 10 percent of $2,500 bond. Court date Sept. 26.
■ Cassandra Pociask, 54, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 21 at South and Madison streets on charges of driving with license revoked and suspended registration. Released after posting 10 percent of $2,500 bond. Court date Sept. 26. ■ Joel Lunz-Garcia, 33, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 21 in the 1500 block of Seminary Avenue on charges of no valid driver’s license and using electronic communications device. Released after posting 10 percent of $2,500 bond. Court date Oct. 3. ■ Brandon M. Stevens, 28, Woodstock, was arrested in the 200 block of North Benton Street on a McHenry County warrant charging failure to appear. Held on $4,000 bond. Court date to be set.
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■ Timothy P. Pena, 38, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 13 on charges of speeding 15-20 mph above limit and no driver’s license. ■ Patrick L. Barrett, 37, Wonder Lake, was arrested Aug. 17 on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence with blood-alcohol of 0.08 percent, speeding 1-10 mph over limit, and defective muffler. ■ Philip F. Ference, 48, Wonder Lake, was arrested Aug. 18 on a charge of battery/bodily harm and three counts each of domestic battery/bodily harm and domestic battery/physical contact. Charges are only accusations of crimes, and defendants are presumed innocent
until proved guilty.
Woodstock Fire/Rescue District
Fire Runs indicates units dispatched and what was found at the scene. Ambulance calls of Woodstock Fire/Rescue District are reported here in number only. Ambulance calls Aug. 15-21: 72 Fire Runs Aug. 15 10:11 a.m. – U.S. 14 and Lily Pond Road, steam/other gas mistaken for smoke; engine, shift commander 2:14 p.m. – 100 block of South Eastwood Drive, malfunctioning alarm system sounded; truck 4:45 p.m. – 2900 block of Strauss Court, lockout; truck Aug. 16 12:11 p.m. – 1500 block of Lamb Road, unintentional smoke detector activation; truck, shift commander Aug. 17 11: 28 a.m. – 500 block of South Eastwood Drive, traffic accident with no injuries; shift commander, ambulance, truck 1:53 p.m. – 1500 block of North Seminary Avenue, investigate hazardous materials release, no HazMat; ambulance, truck 2:53 p.m. – Eastwood Drive and McConnell Road, traffic accident with injuries; ambulance, shift commander, truck Aug. 18 10:36 a.m. – 2200 block of South Eastwood Drive, unintentional smoke detector
activation, no fire; truck, ambulance, shift commander, engine Aug. 19 1:05 p.m. – 15600 block of Nelson Road, assist police or other agency; engine 8:04 p.m. – Fieldstone Drive, brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire; engine, shift commander Aug. 20 6:09 a.m. – 1500 block of North Seminary Avenue, dumpster or other outside trash receptacle fire; truck 2:27 p.m. – Eastwood Drive and Irving Avenue, traffic accident with no injuries; shift commander 3:17 p.m. – 2200 block of South Eastwood Drive, unintentional alarm system activation, no fire; shift commander, ambulance 6:01 p.m. – Calhoun and Madison streets, traffic accident with injuries; engine, shift commander, ambulance 8:54 p.m. – 1200 block of Davis Road, unintentional alarm system activation, no fire; engine 9:31 p.m. – 1200 block of Muriel Street, no incident found on arrival; engine Aug. 21 7:34 a.m. – 400 block of West Jackson Street, unintentional alarm system activation, no fire; shift commander, truck, engine, ambulance 5:47 p.m. – 1100 block of Greenwood Circle, lockout; truck 6:24 p.m. – 1900 block of Sheila Street, unintentional transmission of alarm; shift commander, truck, ambulance, engine
West Nile virus discovered in mosquito trap at Harvard
Less parking than required by the city zoning ordinance has been allowed by the City Council for a gymnastics center in a southside industrial park. Owner Amy Krotser applied for the zoning variance for a building at 960 Dieckman St. She said she would limit the number of customers and hours of operation for the studio to ensure the available parking will be sufficient, according to city documents. Only 12 spaces are reserved for the building, and a second business on the property will make an additional 16 spaces available after 5 p.m. and on weekends. The Zoning Board of Appeals had recommended approval. In other business at the Aug. 6 meeting, the council agreed to spend up to $25,000 with Globe Construction of Addison for the city’s 2019 sidewalk removal and replacement program.
Kevin Rodgers, shown with his son Ashton, becomes emotional as he speaks about his son U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua P. Rodgers, who was killed in Afghanistan on his third deployment. Kevin Rodgers, originally from Crystal Lake, drove up from Bloomington at the invitation of Mark Titre, president of Honor America’s Valor, for a ceremony Aug. 11 at Woodstock Harley-Davison, where he accepted a personalized print that recognizes the sacrifices of military and first-responders. “Since Josh’s death I’ve found a lot of peace knowing that he was surrounded by such incredible people, …” Rodgers said. “When we go to Fort Benning, they are an incredible group. It is like I have 30 new sons. … I’m kind of jealous of the camaraderie Josh had with these guys.” INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY TRICIA CARZOLI
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A mosquito batch collected recently from a mosquito trap in Harvard tested positive for West Nile virus, the McHenry County Department of Health reported. According to a news release, the finding Aug. 13 was the first positive mosquito test for the virus collected by the health department in 2019. No human cases have been reported this year in McHenry County. Health officials will continue to collect and test mosquito batches throughout the rest of the season (mid-October) and will accept a limited number of dead birds for testing. The risk of WNV remains until the first hard frost. The health department urged residents to continue to use insect repellent when going out of doors in the evening and to wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants for extra protection. Illness from West Nile virus is usually mild and includes fever, headache and body aches but serious illnesses, such as encephalitis and meningitis and death, are possible. Persons 50 and older have the highest risk of severe disease. The Health Department reminds residents that due to the recent flooding and rain there will continue to be large numbers of floodwater or nuisance mosquitoes. Although floodwater mosquitoes can be very aggressive, daytime biters, they are not significant vectors for human disease such as West Nile Virus in Illinois. For more information on WNV, visit mcdh.info or call 815-334-4585.
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Political speech given room to exaggerate
Color us unsurprised that a judge last week dismissed two of the frivolous lawsuits filed by sore losers in last year’s elections. And that plainiffs in two other legal complaints moved to have their cases dismissed. It was a no-brainer that the First Amendment would prevail in the sourgrapes lawsuits filed by former candidates Orville Brettman, Ersel Schuster, Michael Rein, and Chuck Wheeler, all alleging they had been defamed by the shadowy Illinois Integrity Fund. That organization is one of the evil spawns of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that unleashed so-called “dark money” groups to secretly raise and spend a lot of money for their cowardly political games. Kane County Judge Kevin Busch dismissed the Brettman-Schuster case, calling their action “retaliatory” and making the plaintiffs liable for the defendants’ legal fees. He found that Illinois’ anti-SLAPP law applied. That acronym stands for “strategic lawsuits against public participation,” the kind of cases that seek to silence bothersome critics with legal harassment. The judge recognized that nothing printed by the Illinois Integrity Fund was outside the generous allowance for free speech in public debate, even if the defendants were offended and embarrassed by campaign fliers. After the judge’s ruling last week, Rein and Wheeler acted quickly to end their cases in hopes of reducing their liability for the defendants’ legal costs. As we wrote in March, the lawsuits had to die a deserving legal death as they moved through the judicial system, because – as a U.S. president once suggested – people in politics should expect an elevated temperature when they enter the campaign kitchen. A similar defamation complaint filed by County Clerk Joe Tirio prevailed – temporarily, we’re sure – in an ill-considered local ruling that illustrated why we have appellate courts in the judicial system. Yes, free speech can be messy, complex, and confusing. And while everyone supports free expression as guaranteed by the First Amendment, some people shrink in the face of speech that exists on the margins of public debate – precisely the kind of speech that most needs constitutional protection. Long live free speech – even the occasionally offensive and embarrassing kind.
EDITORIAL CARTOON BY LUKE GOINS
First Amenders ... assemble! » YOUR VIEW
Development would cause traffic and other problems
I have been a member of the Transportation Committee for almost six years. The committee mandate from Mayor Sager is to make our city environment healthy and eco friendly. Toward this end, we’ve mapped all noncontiguous sidewalks, studied eco friendly alternative transportation, and are working on safer bike routes. Unfortunately, we have not yet achieved our mandate and will not be able to do so for at least 10 years or more, and a motorized vehicle is still a necessity to access essential services. As alluded to in the op-ed column in a previous Independent, Madison, Church, Benton and Clay streets could not withstand a large influx of traffic. With the
planned six-story office and retail building at Church and Madison and (hopefully) with more Metra stops in the works, the addition of potentially 180 more vehicles at the intersection of Benton, Church and Clay will become a traffic boondoggle. Clay is also an alternate emergency route. Looking at the [Founder’s Crossing] developers’ plat plan, I know that the Plan Commission has considered environmental impact, the narrow streets and alleys, emergency services, trash storage, and snow and leaf removal. What I do not see is that any of the proposed houses have basements, attics, or driveways. Therefore, there is no storage space. Which brings to mind that at least some of the garages will have to serve as storage units. Since there are no driveways, homeowners will either have to
park in the 43 open spaces or on the road, thus narrowing egress. At the last Plan Commission meeting, the developer presented a landscape plan with trees that align the streets. Jeff Van Landuyt from Public Works has stated that trees adjacent to a road will hasten the deterioration of the surface due to shade and water retention. The city is investing substantial resources for this project. This is essentially a gated community, governed by a tenants association; I also would like to inquire if the minuscule dog park and recreation space will be open to the public? In conclusion, the density of this project is just not conducive to its location in downtown Woodstock. The argument that this is the city’s last chance to
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is done in memory of Zach Brokaw, who passed away at age 20 in an automobile accident. Last year we raised over $10,000 to send the entire fourth-grade class of Woodstock School District 200 on a field trip to the museum of natural history in Rockford. Because of the positive response from students, parents and teachers alike, we decided to make this trip an annual event! To kick off this year’s fundraising efforts, Ortmann’s Red Iron Tavern in Woodstock will host a “Stuff the Stocking” Patio Party. It will be held Sunday, Oct. 20, from noon to 6 p.m. and will feature live entertainment, various raffles, a 50/50 drawing and silent auction. Que Pasta food truck will also be on site with
develop this property should not be part of the equation. I believe, as stated in a previous letter to the editor, the city should recruit a reputable developer and a competent, licensed architectural firm. If it doesn’t fit, then I request you don’t commit. Mark Indyke Woodstock
Oct. 20 fundraiser to help ‘Stuff Stocking for Zach’
“Stuff the Stocking for Zach” is an annual fundraiser held to benefit children in our community. It
(indepublisher@comcast.net) suggesting project areas – whether or not you are interested in or could take on beautifying and maintaining them. Also email us if you want to adopt an area. Most of the projects would begin in the spring, but the planning must start now. One more possibility for all of you: if you like the idea, but aren’t able to adopt a spot, be an ambassador. Tell family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers. You can be a Tom Sawyer, telling people the merits of the work so they want to be part of beautifying our roadways and intersections.
Gearing up for good
I’ve been following Joe Motz’s epic adventure of biking 6,500 miles in 90 days to raise $650,000 for Parkinson’s disease. I interviewed him when he was in Woodstock two weeks ago and shared his story in Declarations. Joe is heading south after reaching the Canada/U.S. border and spending time at the International Peace Garden. Friday he was making his way through South Dakota. He has biked through six states and logged more than 1,600 miles. His total raised is nearing $165,000. I’m enjoying following him on Facebook at Gearing Up for Good. Over and over, he has posted his gratitude for the hospitality of Midwesterners. Cheryl Wormley is publisher of The Woodstock Independent. Her email address is c.wormley@thewoodstockindependent.com. their cuisine. To make this event a success, we need items for gift baskets to raffle off, such as gift cards, pet supplies, beauty products, tools, etc. We also need larger ticket items for the silent auction, such as tickets for sporting events or concerts, vacation getaways, golf outings, sports memorabilia, artwork, and more. If you or your employer can help in any way, it would be greatly appreciated. For more information, please contact me at dianebrokaw@ juno.com or 815-276-4194. With your help, we can make this event a huge success for the children of our community! Diane Brokaw Woodstock
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Then, the Rotary Club of Woodstock took it on as a project. The members planted rose bushes and more. Now, it has really good curb appeal. I started thinkCheryl ing. If the memWormley bers of the Wood- Declarations stock Garden Club and the Rotary Club took on beautification projects, maybe others would, too. Then, I thought if families and groups could adopt a highway to pick up the litter, might it possible to create a program to adopt a sign, corner, or spot and keep it looking good during the growing season? As for groups, I thought Scout troops, 4-H Clubs, service clubs, church youth groups, high school clubs and organizations, book clubs, and the like could take on one location each as a community service project. It’s been done before. Independent staffer Sandy Kucharski remembers her son Kevin’s Cub Scout pack planting tulips on what is now the weedy corner at 47 and 14. I called Jeff Van Landuyt, director of Public Works, with the adopt idea. He liked it. We briefly discussed the possibilities. We decided the first two steps would be to identify project areas and gauge interest. That’s where all of you come in. Send an email to Jeff (jvanlanduyt@woodstockil.gov) and me
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Have you noticed the weeds growing taller and taller on the northeast corner of the intersection of Routes 47 and 14 – one of the primary gateways to Woodstock? Do visitors to Woodstock wonder why there is tall grass growing around the Woodstock Square signs on Kishwaukee Road at Route 14 and Lake Avenue at Route 14? I don’t like the grass and weeds growing in most of the medians I drive by each day. Do they look tacky to you, too? I love our town, and I want it to look really cared for and beautiful. Our city is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars every year to bring people to Woodstock. The advertisements boast of how charming our town is – and once people are on the Square, it is. But what about our curb appeal? How do we look as people drive into or through Woodstock? A number of years ago, I wrote a column about the first impression our Metra station was making. At the time, the areas along the platforms were bare. Now they are beautiful, and they have been for several years, thanks to the Woodstock Garden Club. Club members planted and maintain two lush beds of bushes and perennials. Planters next to the station are filled with flowers, too. There was a time when the triangle where Route 120 and Madison Street intersect was in need of beautifying. It wasn’t making a good first impression either.
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Administrators restructured work days for interventionists who teach the class and used additional evidence-based funding provided by the Illinois State Board of Education to operate Everyone Reads.
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During the first full week of the 2019-20 school year, the district implemented the Everyone Reads program. Through Everyone Reads, second-graders who were not reading at grade level during first grade
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Reading intervention specialist Valerie Sass works with second-graders at Olson Elementary School last week during the after-school Everyone Reads program implemented this year in Woodstock School District 200. The program is designed to bring students up to gradelevel reading proficiency standards. were invited for an additional hour of after-school reading instruction to strengthen their skills. District 200 Superintendent Mike Moan said administrators began developing Everyone Reads last fall, and said he was optimistic that improved reading skills would be the outcome. “Once you teach students to read, you can teach them anything.,” Moan said. “As educators, we need to do everything we possibly can to make
sure that groundwork has been laid so that every student can learn and reach his or her potential.” Everyone Reads, which includes about 160 second-graders, runs four days a week at all six of District 200’s elementary schools. The teachers have received specific reading intervention training. Buses are provided for students who use district transportation. Before the after-school program begins, children are given snack and movement breaks.
Catholic School in McHenry. She returned to working last year after being a stay-at-home mom. Hillary Russell, the new inclusive education coordinator, is in her
10th year at the school. She previously taught English, literature, and religion to eighthgrade students. In her new position, she will lead expansion of the school’s inclusive education program
Keely Krueger, assistant superintendent for early childhood and elementary education, said candidates for the program were identified last year by multiple measures, including a combination of teacher referrals and testing results. Parent meetings were held last spring to explain the research and to present the district’s proposed solutions through Everyone Reads. “We’ve really had a positive response from parents to the program,” she said. “Parents want their children to succeed in school as much as we do.” While socioeconomic factors can affect children’s educational development when they enter school, Moan said, he’s not interested in excuses as to why students can’t make progress. “When we say ‘Everyone Reads,’ we mean everyone,” he said. “Every child deserves a chance for success and reading will open that door for anyone who wants it. The opportunities become endless.” Over the past few years, Krueger said, the district has tried some after-school reading programs on a smaller scale with fewer hours that proved to be successful with those students who participated. “Obviously with more time, we’re expecting even better results,” she said.
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Two changes this fall for teaching staff at St. Mary St. Mary Catholic School has one new teacher this year and another taking on new responsibilities. Allissa DeLozier, who is in her second year of teaching, is the new art teacher. She also teaches Spanish to preschool through third-grade students at Montini
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and will collaborate with teachers to support students who need small group or individual instruction. She will build partnerships with parents to further engage them in their child’s learning. Russell is currently earning her certification as an inclusive teacher through the University of Notre Dame’s ACE Program for Inclusive Education.
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A child’s education is a complex matter, but its success relies on the simple premise that the child can read at the appropriate grade level. While some students make up ground in later years, substantial educational research indicates that one grade in particular can be crucial to future outcomes. Researchers agree that third-grade reading proficiency is critical to a student’s educational progress. One national study determined that one in six thirdgraders who could not read proficiently did not graduate from high school on time at a rate four times higher than proficient readers. Students spend their earlier years learning to read, but in third grade they begin the lifelong process of reading to learn. If they lack that solid reading foundation, they can begin to fall behind in many subjects and find it difficult to recover. Woodstock School District 200 educators used that premise last year to identify first-graders who weren’t reading at grade level and design a plan to address those students’ needs.
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Pottery, painting, art glass, jewelry, photography, and mixed media can be found on the sixth annual Art Tour of the Woodstock area. The free self-guided tour will showcase locally produced art and fine crafts from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. Artists and fine craftsmen in and around Woodstock will open their studios to the public for display and sales of their work in the event sponsored by Woodstock Professional & Business Women. Maps of the sites will be available at Material Things Artisan Market 103 Van Buren St., on the Square. A wide range of work will be available, and people are urged to visit the artists’ web sites to learn more about their work.
According to a news release, these are the participating artists: • Blue Eagle Pottery: Robert Blue and Susan Blue Galloway, who have worked with clay for more than 50 years, last year received an Illinois
Elizabeth Noland uses dried gourds to make functional and decorative items, including birdhouses, ornaments, and lanterns.
Makers award from the state for their functional and decorative pottery. blueeaglepottery.com • Tom Moran: His one-of-a-kind, individually hand-cast and colored stepping stones are inspired by nature and made to remain outdoors year round. stonecreteonline. com • Ellen Judson: She makes mainly functional pottery, although she likes to expand into sculpture, wall pieces, and just fun stuff. She uses a range of form, texture, clay bodies, firing temperature and color to create works of art. • Laura Brown: In oil and pastels, her figurative, animal and natural subject matter create multilayered conceptual artwork. intuitivepainter.net • Larry and Joan Zgoda: At the Zgodas’ studio, visitors will see his stained glass and architectural crafts and her assemblage and painted tiles. • Anatoliy Khmara: A world Continued on Next page
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Robert Blue and Susan Blue Galloway, who have worked with clay for more than 50 years, will open their studio, Blue Eagle Pottery, during the sixth annual Art Tour Sept. 7 and 8.
It’s the last week in August. Many students are back at school already, and Labor Day is this Monday. To slightly alter Pete Seeger’s lyrics, “Where have all the summer days gone?” When I was in school around half a century ago, one of the first fall assignments was Paul to write about how Lockwood I spent my sumA Musing mer vacation. I miss those chances to reflect on the warmest months of the year. So, if you don’t mind – or even if you do – here’s my 2019 version. Making the most of May-August This summer was a lot of fun and a lot of work! It started in May when I got to attend an Orlando conference for people in my profession. The conference overloaded my brain each day, but each evening I was able to meet up with friends of mine in central Florida, including a fellow actor who used to perform at the Woodstock Opera House and now works in commercials, TV, and film; a friend in public relations who shared my interest in smooth jazz when my wife and I lived in the Orlando area from 1989 to 1997; and a former technical writing co-worker and her husband. Usually when I go to a conference in another city, I try to see one of the sights or attend a performance of some kind (e.g., Boston Red Sox, Liberty Bell, a concert by Kristin Chenoweth) during the off-hours. Does it indicate any maturity that I truly enjoyed just dining and chatting with these friends instead? Nah, I doubt it. After all, in Illinois and Wisconsin that month, I reviewed two plays/musicals in Chicago, attended a smooth jazz festival weekend in Elkhart Lake,
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renowned artist, Khmara paints colorful and inspirational landscapes of woodland, mountain, city and aquatic scenes. • Holly Fischer: Fairystones by Holly use recycled pieces of Fenton Art Glass cullets, found objects, crystals, bells, solid copper wire, and rebar to create unique art for garden and home. Facebook Fairystones by Holly and Etsy FairystonesGardenArt. • Elizabeth Noland: Her home grown and handcrafted gourd art uses dried gourds to make functional and decorative items, often with a whimsical flair. Examples include birdhouses, ornaments, jewelry, lanterns and vessels. • Tammy Bozer: Watercolors inspired by nature make original and prints as well as notecards. She also does watercolor on birch bark. • Gale Trausch: Her watercolor paintings show a respect for nature. She also works in pencil, ink, oils and digital work. gtrauschart.com • Gail Moreland: This native Midwesterner photographs landscapes and still life with local and Door County scenes that connect with the land and find beauty in commonplace objects and settings. gailmorelandphotography.com • Willoaks Studio: Karen Stahlecker creates original art jewelry inspired by nature in sterling silver, copper, and gold-filled
Artist Blake Mueller will show his variety of drawing and painting media applied to collage and assemblage featuring a blend of found objects and images.
Gail Moreland (above) photographs landscapes and still life with local and Door County scenes that connect with the land and find beauty in commonplace objects and settings. Larry Zagoda (left) produces stained glass and architectural crafts at the studio he shares with his wife, Joan Zgoda, who will display her assemblage and painted tiles. metalwork. Her work also includes kiln-fired enamels with images and designs inspired by nature; wearable art; and watercolor paintings. WillOaksStudio.etsy.com • Blake Mueller: His collage and assemblage feature a blend of found objects and images composing the subjects before a variety of drawing and painting media are applied. His works are displayed at his Woodstock studio. • Candy Mueller: A love of nature, birds and plants, as well as a passion for painting in oils, come through in her art. • Robert Wilson:. Wheel-thrown and functional stoneware pottery takes form in dishes, tea pots, cups, and lidded casseroles. Artistic sculptural pottery features a combination of branches from linden, apple and grape vine. • Betsy Greene: Handmade jewelry is made from a combination of found objects, copper, metal, and
gem elements. Birch bark, filigree, twigs, watch parts, and glass beads are part of the canvas that becomes earrings, brooches, necklaces, rings and bracelets. etsy.com/shop/ barchwood • Allen Stebbins: Open spaces of America’s heartland inspires his original contemporary landscape oil paintings. His works are displayed alongside his cottage garden. allenstebbins.com • Jo Williams: Her unique jewelry tells a story through the objects she uses, which include beads from around the world and old/new finds. Her work can be described as “out of the box” and “eclectic, fun and organic with a touch of quirkiness.” • Karen Hillard Good: The nationally acclaimed artist is known mostly for her children’s book illustrations and her calendar paintings for The Lang Companies over the past 20 years. But she also plays
with paint and mixed media. karenhillardgood.com • Wild and Free Organics: A collective of women work together with ethically sourced and homegrown materials to produce smallbatch, hand-crafted body products and home-baked goods. • Gary Grana: His current focus is woodcarving and painting subjects on variations of wood forms. His artwork stretches across the themes of nature and family life in America. • Carl Van Ostrand: Contemporary barn quilts are produced in exotic hardwood, and he also paints stylized animals on wood. • Kim Keefe’s art-filled loft on the Square will feature her guest artists: Triskele Moon (wireworking, metalsmithing, chain-making); Leanne Emery (unique sculptural jewelry); and Jessica Anderson (nature scenes and objects on canvas using mostly oil and acrylic paints). Facebook.com PerfectPaints.
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enjoyed comedy (Steve Martin and Martin Short) and drama (“The Elephant Man” and “West Side Story”), and successfully auditioned for a play. In June, I was memorizing my lines and rehearsing the play (“Morning’s at Seven”), seeing a Cubs game with a cousin, enjoying the music of Josh Groban at Ravinia with my wife, attending TownSquare Players’ final play (the riveting drama “A Few Good Men”), reviewing a Raue show, and celebrating the years of enjoyment provided by Woodstock Musical Theatre Company with fellow actors, crew, and staff from its decades of musicals and plays. July brought final rehearsals, memorization, and three weekends of performances of the play I was in, plus two Broadway In Chicago musicals I was able to critique. This month, my wife and I enjoyed several days in Ontario, Canada, including the Shaw Festival at Niagara-on-the-Lake, where we saw six plays in three days (one each afternoon, one each evening), including “Sex” (written by Mae West, believe it or not) and “Getting Married” (a George Bernard Shaw play) on consecutive days (yes, cover your eyes, kids – that does mean we experienced “Sex” before “Getting Married”). The people we met in Canada were all very nice, even “The Ladykillers” (or, rather, the cast member in that show that we chatted with when we saw him in town later). Other August highlights have
included celebrating the 70th birthday of a dear friend from Grace Lutheran, seeing the amazing Dionne Warwick sing at an outside concert in Aurora, seeing actor friends in another play and a musical, joining fellow employees at a Wrigley rooftop, and – coming up this weekend – spending time with my oldest brother and his wife, who’ll be visiting from Washington State. A reminder that during these months, I’ve also been working fulltime in the Loop; singing solos at Grace Lutheran; attending Toastmasters meetings; and trying to be a good husband (to my wife) and a loving pet owner (for our calico, Cali). What I learned this summer Not much. No, that’s not entirely true. I learned that enjoyment takes all sorts of forms. It can be anything from seeing comedic geniuses you’ve always admired to completing a challenging project at work to traveling out of state to spending time with loved ones and new friends to just trying to solve a Hallmark whodunit on TV. As summer vacation wraps up, I see that I have a very enjoyable, active life. I hope my teachers, er, readers are embracing the “carpe diem” (seize the day) philosophy just as much, or – as I look at everything in this column – maybe not quite as much. Paul Lockwood is an enthusiastic singer, frequent local theater actor, Grace Lutheran Church and Toastmasters member, occasional theater reviewer, and past president of TownSquare Players. He’s a senior proposal writer and technical lead for Vitality Group USA and has lived in Woodstock since early 2001 with his wife, Diane.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Transactions filed in the McHenry County Recorder’s Office from May 21 to June 11 .
Forbes Revocable Trust and the Anita L. Forbes Revocable Trust, North Myrtle Beach, S.C., to Anthony R. Piecz, Woodstock, for $415,000. ■ Residence at 619 Silver Creek Road, No. 6-D, Woodstock, was sold by Trevor J. Baird, Gilberts, to Stevie Jachymiak, Woodstock, for $122,000. ■ Residence at 15301 Shamrock Lane, Woodstock, was sold by Michael L. and Jane W. Levans, Rock Hill, N.C., to Keith and Michele Wilkinson, Woodstock, for $420,000. ■ Residence at 1518 Walnut Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Daniel J. and Sarah V. Schlung, Cedar Park, Texas, to Jamie L. Hendron, Woodstock, for $149,900. ■ Residence at 105 Bloomfield Drive, Woodstock, was sold by CalAtlantic Goup Inc., East Dundee, to Juan M. Zepeda, Woodstock, for $230,525. ■ Residence at 8604 Coral Road, Wonder Lake, was sold by Jayson & Megan Rishling, Wonder Lake, to Todd Liepitz, Wonder Lake, for $205,000. ■ Residence at 3021 Jonathon Lane, Woodstock, was sold by CalAtlantic Group Inc., East Dundee, to Jeffrey Wilmot, Woodstock, for $244,580. ■ Residence at 2420 Bridgewater Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Jamie Askin, Ironwood, Mich., to Elizabeth M. Rasner, Woodstock, for $135,000. ■ Commercial building at 746 Washington St., Woodstock, was sold by Edwin C. Lintner, Woodstock, to 746 Washington Street Trust, Woodstock, for $150,000. ■ Residence at 815 Wheeler St., Woodstock, was sold by Audrey Meyer, Flossmoor, to Phoenix Home LLC, Woodstock, for $128,000. ■ Residence at 2109 Red Barn Court, Woodstock, was sold by Brett S. Johnson, Woodstock, to Benjamin Winkelman, Woodstock, for $259,000. ■ Residence at 225 Springwood Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Angel F. Santiago, Woodstock, to Johnny Adan Beltran, Woodstock, for $316,000. ■ Residence at 2901 Strauss Court, Woodstock, was sold by Tammy White, Glendale, Ariz., to Allison Hamm, Woodstock, for $219,900. ■ Residence at 1261 Wood Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Patrick Frutiger, Wonder Lake, to Christopher Wachewicz, Woodstock, for $193,000. ■ Residence at 934 Clay St., Woodstock, was sold by Senseless LLC, Woodstock, to Jose A. Acevedo Jr., Woodstock, for $144,500.
New games store plans opening this weekend GriffoNest Games, 1400 N. Seminary Ave., Suite O, in Woodstock, will have its grand opening this weekend. According to owner Scott Rogganbuck, the business will sell board, card, and role-playing games, with lots of table space where people can gather for tournaments, leagues, or casual play. Rogganbuck, a 21st century skills teacher at Creekside Middle School, said the store would host in-store events, including learn-to-play and game nights, in which people can bring in their own games or ones they buy in the store to play with others. Some of the weekly events, he said, will be Magic:The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, Pokemon, and Warhammer, among others. His wife and two daughters, who attend Woodstock North High School, will help him run the store. The grand opening this weekend will start Friday and run through Monday, Labor Day.
Audiologist added to MercyHealth staff
Audiologist Shannon Vokac has joined the audiology staff at Mercyhealth in Crystal Lake and Barrington Her special interests include diagnostic hearing and balance testing for all ages; cochlear implant candidacy evaluations and follow-up mapping for adult and pediatric patients, hearing aid fitting using electroacoustic analysis; follow-up hearing aid checks/repairs for adult and pediatric patients; and electrophysiology testing For more information, call 815-356-2061.
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■ Residence at 1412 White Oak Lane, Woodstock, was sold by David H. and Patricia A. Cameron, Twin Lake, Wis., to Paul Okello Aliker, Woodstock, for $230,000. ■ Residence at 309 N. Madison St., Woodstock, was sold by The Donna L. Stain Trust, Woodstock, to Billitteri Enterprises LLC, Crystal Lake, for $125,000. ■ Residence at 2220 Applewood Lane, Woodstock, was sold by George J. Downs, Brodhead, Wis., to Daniel Bailenson, Woodstock, for $159,650. ■ Residence at 2211 Queen Anne Road, Woodstock, was sold by JMR Olson Farms, LLC, Crystal Lake, to Rosa Bernal, Woodstock, for $330,000. ■ Residence at 608 Ridgeland Ave., Woodstock, was sold by Matthew Gulli, Gilberts, to Alexander D. Harvey, Woodstock, for $123,700. ■ Residence at 2919 Castle Road, Woodstock, was sold by Senseless LLC, Woodstock, to Steven T. Grimmitt, Woodstock, for $228,000. ■ Residence at 228 Fieldstone Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Anthony P. Deegan, Woodstock, to Matthew O. Albrecht, Woodstock, for $265,000. ■ Residence at 407 Ridgeland Ave., Woodstock, was sold by Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB, as Trustee of Upland Mortgage Loan Trust B, Anaheim, Calif., to Horatiu Birsan, Woodstock, for $82,000. ■ Residence at 1120 Jewett St., Woodstock, was sold by Adriana Valdez, Woodstock, to Haley A. Garcia, Woodstock, for $163,000. ■ Commercial building at 131 Washington St., Woodstock, was sold by Home State Bank/National Association Successor-Trustee to Harvard State Bank, Crystal Lake, to Boxwood Properties LLC, Bull Valley, for $102,500. ■ Residence at 2917 Raycraft Road, Woodstock, was sold by The Stock Revocable Living Family Trust, Woodstock, to Aurelio Ortiz, Woodstock, for $307,500. ■ Residence at 2711 Haydn St., Woodstock, was sold by Melanie Y. Stumpf, Cary, to Alejandro Munoz, Woodstock, for $275,000. ■ Residence at 809 Queen Anne St., Woodstock, was sold by William E. and Aimee C. Reese. Woodstock, to Lynn M. LaMagdeleine and Linda M. Siwy, Woodstock, for $141,245.
■ Residence at 8513 Memory Trail, Wonder Lake, was sold by Angela and Samuel Kirkland Jr., Belvidere, to David Donehey, Wonder Lake, for $195,000. ■ Residence at 802 Division St., Woodstock, was sold by David Sehstedt, Gulf Breeze, Fla., to Jose J. Enriquez, Woodstock, for $190,000. ■ Commercial building at 1280 S. Eastwood Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Jeffrey M. Clunk, Woodstock, to The Alimovski Family Partnership, Woodstock, for $290,000. ■ Residence at 2109 Aspen Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Michelle Lynn Eddy, Marengo, to Laura Edralin, Woodstock, for $206,000. ■ Residence at 750 Lisa St., Woodstock, was sold by Ches Dougherty, Woodstock, to Thomas J. Dougherty, Harvard, for $230,000. ■ Residence at 812 Robert Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Daniel Wesolek, Port Charlotte, Fla., to Emma and Kenneth Wodek III, Woodstock, for $236,000. ■ Residence at 810 Twelve Oaks Parkway, Woodstock, was sold by Kenneth Horney and Kaleigh Hopkins, Crystal Lake, to Howard K. and Susan M. Stock, Woodstock, for $205,501. ■ Residence at 148 E. Bagley St., Woodstock, was sold by Best Nest Prop LLC, Woodstock, to Neil S. and Micaela C. Deegan, Woodstock, for $158,000. ■ Residence at 117 Bloomfield Drive, Woodstock, was sold by CalAtlantic Group Inc., East Dundee, to Kevin Andrew and Jessica Marie Backus, Woodstock, for $253,455. ■ Residence at 3725 Greenwood Drive, Wonder Lake, was sold by Terry Farruggia, Spring Grove, to Tracy L. Harper, Wonder Lake, for $239,900. ■ Residence at 1735 Powers Road, Woodstock, was sold by Miguel Angel Cruz Jr., Fort Worth, Texas, to Alex Esparza, Woodstock, for $213,000. ■ Residence at 2950 Boerderij Way, Woodstock, was sold by The Judicial Sales Corp., Chicago, to Joseph E. Wuchterl, RRD Group Enterprises, and Gary Lechner, Palatine, for $290,000. ■ Industrial building at 2220 Tech Court, Woodstock, was sold by Star Route LLC, Woodstock, to Callamark LLC, Woodstock, for $500,000. ■ Residence at 1850 Powers Road, Woodstock, was sold by James Dendor and Associates Inc., McHenry, to Santiago Mercado Jr., Woodstock, for $155,000. ■ Residence at 1404 Thompson Road, Woodstock, was sold by the Ronald L.
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Woodstock resident Albert Ideler, a retired carpenter, has lived in the United States since 1954 and has been a U.S. citizen for 60 years. In a series of interviews with The Woodstock Independent, he told his story.
In Part I, Albert described his life as a German farm boy, a draftee in 1944 at the age of 16, a Soviet prisoner at the end of World War II, and the survivor of an arduous journey home after his release. Part II picks up Albert’s story after the war, when he immigrates to the United States, settles in Woodstock, builds a home, raises a family, and becomes part
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On Sept. 19, 1945, 17-year-old Albert Ideler bicycled up to the yard of his family farm outside Vechta in northwest Germany. After being drafted into Hitler’s army in 1944, military training, and traveling to the Eastern
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Albert received this memorial montage from Germany when he was living in the U.S., likely for the 10th anniversary of the end of the war. “I knew every one of them,” Albert said. He is the last survivor. The translation reads: “Roll of Honor, World War, 1939-1945.” The top 17 photos are of the “Fallen and Missing,” including three Kroger brothers who perished in the war. The bottom 37 photos are the “Veterans.” The bottom inscription reads: “Our Fallen and Missing, dedicated from Relatives and Comrades-inArms.” “Dorf Bonrechtern” is the Bonrechtern Valley, where Albert’s town of Vechta is located. Albert’s brother Klemens is the first photo on the left of the second row of veterans. Albert is the first photo on the left in the bottom row.
Ky Perrone earned 39 merit badges on his road to becoming the 64th Eagle Scout for Woodstock Boy Scout Troop 329. “My favorite merit badge was Wilderness Survival,” he said. “I had to build an outdoor shelter and sleep inside it overnight. At the time I was 12 years old and terrified of the Ky dark. I remem- Perrone ber the accomplishment I felt when I awoke the following morning.” Perrone’s Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held Aug. 4 at Resurrection Catholic Church in Woodstock. For his Eagle project, he designed and assembled three wooden cabinets for the Marian Central arts programs to display accomplishments and recognitions. The project took 150.5 hours with 20 helpers. Ky is the son of Anthony and Sandy Perrone of Woodstock.
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Front, Albert was stationed in Czechoslovakia for less than a week before the German troops had to retreat in the face of the advancing Soviet army. Four days after the war ended in Europe, Albert was captured and held as a Soviet prisoner near the Carpathian Mountains in present-day Slovakia. Released because he was under 18 years of age, Albert had taken trains, walked, and finally borrowed a neighbor’s bicycle to complete the last few kilometers of his 2000-kilometer (1,200-mile) journey home. When he arrived, he weighed just 98 pounds. Like Albert, Germany after the war was a shell of its former self. Between 1939 and 1945, Germany lost 10 percent to 15 percent of its prewar population. Eight to nine million people perished on the battlefield, in prison, or in concentration camps, or were civilian casualties. Factories had been destroyed, farmland lost, and the German reichsmark rendered worthless, reducing the country’s economy to bartering and an active black market. Reunited with his parents and six siblings, Albert slowly regained his strength. When he was well enough, he again helped his family on the farm. During the first two winters he was home, Albert attended farm school every day. While older brother Klemens, as the oldest boy, would someday take over the farm, Albert dreamed of being a carpenter. But first, his family needed to rebuild their farmhouse. “I didn’t want to wait to start my life,” he said. He had been through war, was getting older, and had begun seeing
names were given American appellations, such as sauerkraut’s makeover to “liberty cabbage.” German last names were Anglicized by turning the ending “mann” into “man” or the name “Moeller” into “Miller.” German-language schools were shuttered, German-language newspapers went out of business, and the state of Ohio passed the Ake Law, forbidding the teaching of German before eighth grade. World War II added to the anti-German sentiment. Less widely known than internment of Americans of Japanese descent, the Department of Justice took nearly 11,000 German nationals and U.S. citizens of German descent into custody during the war, housing them in camps scattered around the U.S., including, ironically, Ellis Island. But after World War II, Americans’ fear shifted to the increasing power of the Soviet Union. West Germany became a U.S. ally, a recipient of Marshall Plan aid, and a member of NATO in 1955. Thus, Albert became just one of the nearly three-quarters of a million Germans who immigrated to the U.S. in the 1950s and 1960s.
Bon voyage, Albert
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Leni and Albert Ideler were married at St. John’s Church in Johnsburg on Nov. 12, 1955. Albert’s employer, Art Freund, persuaded a courthouse employee to open the building on Nov. 11 – Veterans Day – so Albert could get the marriage license.
Helena, known as Leni, a young woman who did housework at a neighboring farm.
Opportunity beckons
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The Ideler family farm lies near Vechta, Germany. Albert’s mother, Johanna, gave Albert her blessing to emigrate to the United States, saying that she knew that when she and Albert’s father, Anton, died, Albert would have to make his own way in the world.
In 1953, when Albert was 25 years old, Henry Schilmoeller, an old neighbor and friend of Albert’s mother, came to visit from Chicago. Schilmoeller had immigrated to the U.S. before the war. Now, he told Albert that if he would like to come to the U.S., he would be Albert’s sponsor. “What do I have to lose?” Albert thought. The U.S. might have seemed an unlikely destination since Germany and the U.S. had been on opposite sides during two world wars. During World War I, anti-German feeling ran so high that historians now routinely term the American mood of the period as “hysteria.” Everyday objects with German
The process took a year. When Albert picked up the necessary papers, he picked up two more applications: one for his younger brother Aloise, and one for Leni. When Leni filled out her immigration papers, Albert said, he knew she was serious about him. Albert was the first to leave. The Ideler family scrapbook, compiled for Albert and Leni’s 50th wedding anniversary, includes a photo taken just before Albert boarded the ship for America. “Everyone came to say ‘Bon Voyage’ to Albert,” reads the caption. In the photo, family and friends are gathered around Albert. Leni leans next to him, her head on his chest, his arm drawing her close. The crossing from Germany to New York took about 10 days. He arrived aboard the S.S. America on April 1, 1954. “I still remember my first view of the Statue of Liberty from the ship,” Albert said recently. He knew “very little, hardly anything” of English, he said. His only link to his sponsor was a piece of paper in his pocket with Schilmoeller’s phone number to call when he reached Chicago. He found two other men headed to the same destination and boarded a train with them. When he arrived in Chicago, he called Schilmoeller, a contractor who had an office downtown. He told
The Idelers made a trip back to Germany in 1969, when a family could travel on one passport. Pictured are (front row, from left) Leni, Maria, age 4, Monica, age 8, and Albert; (back row) Edgar, 13, and Rita, 12. Albert to take a taxi over. Schilmoeller lived in Johnsburg, but he had arranged for Albert to live with and work for his brother-in-law, who had a landscaping business in Crystal Lake. Although newly arrived in the U.S., Albert fell under the requirement for men between the ages of 18 and 25 to register for the draft. He was three weeks shy of his 26th birthday when he arrived in the U.S. “If I had known that,” he said, “I would have waited three weeks to come.” Fortunately for Albert, no national emergency arose that required him to serve. “That’s as far as it went, thank God,” he said. After working in landscaping for a year, Albert found some German men who had a construction business in Woodstock. He signed on as an apprentice in a carpenters’ union and went to work for Frett and Jackson Contractors. While working, he concentrated on the conversations in English that were going on around him. “It takes about six months for your ears to get used to it,” Albert said. “I would hear a word [I didn’t know], ask a question, and pick it up.” One day, Albert was working on a job site when a co-worker called down from the roof, asking Albert to toss him a stake. “I knew a steak was a hunk of meat,” Albert said, “and I knew that wasn’t
Johnsburg in front of a small group of friends, with Aloise serving as best man. The couple moved into a rental Leni, Aloise arrive home on South Jefferson Street in In March 1955, nearly a year after Woodstock, next door to Jim and Albert arrived, Leni and Albert’s Mary Ellen Keefe. Pictures in the brother Aloise made the voyage to Ideler album document the arrival of America. Leni, who also did not speak the first three children: Edgar, Rita, English, went to work as a houseand Monica. keeper for a family in Crystal Lake. Albert, who worked for contractors in Woodstock and Crystal Lake, She and Albert set the date for their remembers helping to build houses in wedding for Saturday, Nov. 12. In Germany, the groom picks up the Greenwood. One local businessman told Albert necessary paperwork from the courthouse on the day before the wedding. that he had made a promise to himself Albert arranged that if Albert ever “My wife and I each came to take that Frineeded a job, he day morning off would find someover here with a suitcase. thing for him. from working on Look at the family now.” “But, Albert,” construction of a - Albert Ideler the businesshouse on Becking man told him, Street. He walked “you’re never out to the courthouse of work.” on the Woodstock Square, but when Albert and Leni made their first he arrived, he found the doors were trip back to Germany in 1958 or 1959, locked. Nov. 11 was Veterans Day. when Edgar and Rita were toddlers. “I didn’t realize that it was a When the family returned home, national holiday,” he said. Albert and Leni began taking lessons Albert then worked for Art Freund, in American history and government who knew a lady who worked for at Woodstock High School so they county government. Freund persuaded her to meet Albert at the could pass the citizenship test. courthouse to fill out the paperwork. Even before becoming citizens, “You should have known we’d be Albert said, he and Leni felt accepted closed,” the woman told Albert when in Woodstock. she arrived. Still, she took pity on him “There are a lot of nice people here,” and issued the marriage certificate. he said. On Nov. 12, 1955, Albert and Leni In the fall after arriving in the U.S., were married at St. John’s Church in Albert met his lifetime friend Jerry what he wanted. I looked around on the ground and figured out what he was talking about.”
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In 1962, Albert and Leni bought a lot in town, with room to build a home and a large yard for a garden and fruit trees. With his own hands and the help of friends in the trades, Albert built the house, finishing the next year. Albert and Leni’s youngest child, Maria, was born a year after that. “We’ve been here ever since,” Albert said. Photos in the 50th anniversary album document those years as a young couple – parties for friends at the Idelers’ home, Albert and Leni dressed up for a costume party, the couple captured in their best clothes before leaving for a dance. The Ideler children graduated from St. Mary School and Marian Central Catholic High School. Three of them still live in Woodstock, while Monica is in Arizona. Albert and Leni have eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and two more on the way. “My wife and I each came over here with a suitcase,” Albert said. “Look at the family now.” One of the last pages in the 50th anniversary album shows family members and friends draping a garland of flowers over the front door of the Ideler home on the night before the 50th anniversary celebration. A German tradition, the garland had decorated Klemens’ home in Germany before his 50th wedding anniversary and then was shipped over to surprise Albert and Leni. Albert lingers over the last pictures and then gently closes the book. The 16-year-old draftee into Hitler’s army, the soldier who was never issued a gun, the Soviet prisoner, the 98-pound survivor of a 2,000-kilometer journey home, the German immigrant to the country that was the wartime enemy, the man who arrived in America knowing no English, has one final thing to say. “Everyone,” said Albert, “should be so lucky.”
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Riley at his gas station, Riley and Riley Mobil, where a convenience store now sits at Washington and Dane streets. “Quite a guy,” Albert said of Riley, who shared Albert’s love of woodworking. The two spent many hours in Riley’s basement workshop building furniture, crafts, and toys, and completing projects for St. Mary Parish. Like Albert, Jerry was a veteran. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947, after World War II had ended. In all their years as friends, the two never discussed World War II. “What was there to talk about?” Albert said with a shrug.
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Always remember: The Trail Provides
Bryson Calvin Yesenia Galarza
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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. Aug. 19 So, the Unlikely Duo did a thing. With our current hiking pace, we anticipated being in the White Mountains at the end of this month. With not only one but two weddings we need to be back in town for (Aug. 30 and Sept. 14), the Whites are not the ideal place to easily extract yourself from the trail to get back to reality. In fact, they are most likely the hardest spot on the entire trail to get yourself out of once you get past the day hikers and tourist trap towns. So, upon our arrival in Bennington, Vt., we put our heads together and decided that getting the White Mountains done before these weddings would be an ideal choice. Not only does this get one of our last major obstacles out of the way, it mentally takes away the stresses of having to potentially go back to the hardest part of the trail after taking a few days to spend with friends and family. Remember, as we’ve written before, 75 percent of this trail is mental fortitude. So we spent an afternoon calling around and located a gentlemen willing to take us from Bennington to Hanover, N.H., home of Dartmouth College, and located right next to the Vermont state line. Boy, are we glad we did.
Attack of the gnats!
We don’t want to get too far ahead of ourselves, as the last time we wrote you, we were in New York near Bear
Mountain. Since then we have hiked through the remaining parts of New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and now, New Hampshire. The remaining section of New York had great hiking and much better weather than the sweat box we were in previously. The Constitution State of Connecticut has great ups and downs, and an even more impressive amount of flies and gnats. Wow! It took 1,400 miles, but we both finally had to break out our head nets along the Housatonic River for a couple of days. Dozens upon dozens of gnats and flies that hover at eye level for miles puts a pretty solid strain on your sanity. All in all, though, the state was short and sweet. The Bay State of Massachusetts is where we were joined by Bryson’s sister, Jessi. She joined up with us and hiked 25 miles over a few days to get a real feel of what we have been doing the past few months. We spent a night at a wonderful shelter on a lake where we got to soak our feet and swim before heading to bed. Great memories were made, and plenty of laughs were shared. Thanks for coming out to see us, sister! Massachusetts is a great hiking state, ending with Mount Greylock, a challenging but rewarding hike that gave us clear and gorgeous views at the summit.
descent of the Wildcats, a string of peaks that give you one more challenge before you get to Maine. Our favorite section of the Whites was Franconia Ridge, where we had a clear, crisp day to do Mount Liberty, Little Hogback Mountain, Mount Lafayette, and Mount Garfield in a long but incredibly rewarding day. Our fitbits reported over 1,000 floors were climbed that day.
actually met him a few miles down the trail after we filled up and thanked him for his generosity. It’s the little things along the trail that keep us motivated to hike on. Another instance was the day we hiked 15 miles to a campground that conveniently had a water pump, but upon arrival the pump was broken, meaning we had to hike an additional 5 miles to a shelter. That day brought
Climbing Mount Washington
Now, back to the present. We got our ride to New Hampshire, thereby leaving Vermont for us to get back to and hike the 107 miles we jumped over. Let us personally give you our take on the Appalachian Trail and what state has been the most difficult without a doubt; New Hampshire. Holy smokes! Our pace of 14 to 17 miles a day was slowed to a maximum of 12 miles a day. Intense, steep climbs that require hand-over-hand climbing, incredibly steep descents, and a wealth of amazing views atop every peak we top. The Whites have what is known as an alpine zone, a space where the weather conditions are so harsh that trees are stunted in their growth and don’t get any taller than a few feet. You can see what the alpine zone looks like on one of our Facebook pages, as we did post our climb on Mount Washington last week. That sentence kind of lets the cat out of the bag in that we have completed the Whites! Mount Washington is toward the tail end of the Whites, but they don’t let you go without a crazy ascent and
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Bryson and Yesenia were joined by Bryson’s sister, Jessi, who hiked 25 miles with them when they were in Massachusetts.
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Our headline for this article is something we’ve experienced seemingly since day 1. The trail provides. It provides hikers with strenuous tasks, but rewards them with the generosity of others; trail magic when you’re running low on food; a passerby that offers you a ride into town when you’re taking a break by a roadside so you can resupply your rations; good weather after a day or two of rain. For us personally, the trail seems to provide us a benefit when we are at our wit’s end. One long day in New York, where our water situation was getting pretty dire (12 miles between water sources), we hiked down a ravine to a 30-gallon water cache provided by a local AT day hiker. We
consistent hard rain for about four hours, and as we walked into the shelter, there was a trail magic cookout just wrapping up. We ate and drank to our heart’s content, then got a free ride from a trail magic provider to a motel where we could dry out, do our laundry, and sleep on a bed after five hiking days on the trail. It’s an adage used by every hiker that’s ever walked this trail: the trail provides. The next article hopefully brings you all what the Unlikely Duo craves the most: a picture from the top of Katahdin in Baxter State Park. This journey has been life changing, to say the least, and we look forward to sharing the culmination of it at the end of the month with you all. Cheers! Bryson and Yesenia
30 years ago – 1989
■ Woodstock City Council members were in support of a proposed regional composting facility planned near Union. ■ Gentile’s Old Court House Inn opened on the Square.
25 years ago – 1994
■ Home of the Sparrow was preparing to open a shelter for homeless teenage boys in Woodstock – a first for McHenry County. ■ Bob Anderson, Wonder Lake, presented petitions to the McHenry County clerk to ask that the county schedule a referendum on whether county residents wanted to keep township government. ■ The Woodstock Chamber of Commerce & Industry launched a series of meetings commemorating its 50th anniversary.
20 years ago – 1999
■ The City Council unanimously approved spending $32,500 for a feasibility study for an exposition/exhibition center in the city. ■ A petition was filed with the U.S. Supreme Court to appeal the civil decision in the Woodstock police wiretapping trial, which revolved around whether it was common knowledge that a phone line designated for personal calls was included in an emergency call-taping system and whether it constituted an invasion of privacy. The jury in the civil suit had ruled in favor of the city.
15 years ago – 2004
■ Nate Woodell won Tommy’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, downing eight hot dogs in five minutes. Tommy’s Red Hots, Woodstock, sponsored the contest. ■ Woodstock School District 200’s facilities study task force told board members the district could face an influx of 4,000 additional students within eight years.
10 years ago – 2009
■ More than two years after the McHenry County Board voted to deny a conditional-use permit to mine gravel in Seneca Township, a McHenry County judge ruled the board had acted appropriately. Merryman Aggregate had sought the permit to mine gravel on 78 acres along South Street, about a mile outside Woodstock’s city limits.
5 years ago – 2014
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1 year ago – 2018
■ Woodstock Fire/Rescue District firefighters had informally agreed to a twoyear wage freeze. Even so, district officials said there wouldn’t be enough funds for the third year of the new agreement unless voters approved a tax referendum to increase revenue by $1.2 million a year. ■ Two long-standing Woodstock social service agencies merged – Family Alliance Inc. and Adult & Child Therapy Services. Kim Larson, executive director of Family Alliance, said, “The merger is the foundation to build more effective and efficient services, increasing our impact on our community.” She would lead the new organization until her planned retirement at the end of 2018. John Buckley, executive director of Adult & Child, would then assume the role. ■ Woodstock rounded out its summer music festival season with the 11th annual Woodstock Jazz Festival, featuring nine bands from Chicago and McHenry County. Bryan Kyrouac, president of Woodstock’s Jazz on the Square, had been organizing the festival for five years. He said the 2018 festival would be part tribute to the old and part showcase for the new.
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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; 12:15 p.m. Monday-Friday; 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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calendar 29 THURSDAY SENIOR ACTIVITIES Dorr Township 1039 Lake Ave. 10:30 a.m. Lunch - $5 donation 815-338-0125
GRIEF SHARE Conway Center St. Mary Church 312 Lincoln Ave. 2 to 3:45 p.m. 815-338-3377
SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUP Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 6 to 7 p.m. woodstockpubliclibrary.org
31 SATURDAY
WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET Woodstock Square 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org
HOPPY HOUR! A BEER TASTING FUNDRAISER Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. 1:30 p.m. $40 each or 2 for $70 woodstockoperahouse.com Friends of the Opera House
SEPTEMBER
1 SUNDAY
MONTHLY DRUM CIRCLE
Culture, Arts & Music 1039 Wanda Lane 3 to 4 p.m. $10 suggested donation RSVP encouraged, 815-575-8587
2 MONDAY LABOR DAY
3 TUESDAY
WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET Woodstock Square 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org
FOX VALLEY ROCKETEERS MEETING Woodstock North High School 3000 Raffel Road, Room D187 7:30 p.m. 815-337-9068 foxvalleyrocketeers.org
4 WEDNESDAY WOLF OAK WOODS WORKDAY 8930 Route 120 9 a.m. to noon conservmc.org
5 THURSDAY SENIOR ACTIVITIES Dorr Township 1039 Lake Ave. 10:30 a.m. Lunch - $5 donation 815-338-0125
GRIEF SHARE Conway Center St. Mary Church 312 Lincoln Ave. 2 to 3:45 p.m. 815-338-3377
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
6 FRIDAY
FRIDAY FUN DAYS
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. All day
woodstockpubliclibrary.org
7 SATURDAY
WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET Woodstock Square 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org
DAR GENEALOGY WORKSHOP
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 10 a.m. woodstockpubliclibrary.org
WOODSTOCK AREA AUTUMN ART TOUR
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For a free map, visit wpbw.org.
TRUCK OFF WOODSTOCK McHenry County Fairgrounds 11900 Country Club Road 4 to 11 p.m.
9 MONDAY GRIEF SHARE
Grace Fellowship Church 200 Cairns Court 6 to 8 p.m. 815-337-6510
COFFEE WITH THE CHIEF Woodstock Police Department 656 Lake Ave.
To submit calendar items, email pr@thewoodstockindependent.com SENIOR ACTIVITIES
7 p.m. 815-338-2131
Dorr Township 1039 Lake Ave. 10:30 a.m. Lunch - $5 donation 815-338-0125
ATROCIOUS POETS Ethereal Confections 113 S. Benton St. 7 p.m. Atrociouspoets.com
GRIEF SHARE
10 TUESDAY
Conway Center St. Mary Church 312 Lincoln Ave. 2 to 3:45 p.m. 815-338-3377
Woodstock Square 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org
SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUP
WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 6 to 7 p.m. woodstockpubliclibrary.org
COFFEE AT THE CAFÉ
Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. 1 p.m. For senior citizens bvidales@woodstockil.gov 815-338-4363
13 FRIDAY
MUM’S THE WORD PLANT SALE
CRUISE NIGHT
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 9 a.m. woodstockpubliclibrary.org
Offsides Bar & Grill 680 S. Eastwood Drive 6 to 9 p.m. offsidesbar.com
14 SATURDAY
READ TO A DOG
WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 6 p.m. woodstockpubliclibrary.org
Woodstock Square 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
D-200 BOARD MEETING
Woodstock High School Learning Resource Center 501 W. South St. 7 p.m. 815-338-8200
11 WEDNESDAY WOLF OAK WOODS WORKDAY 8930 Route 120 9 a.m. to noon conservmc.org
12 THURSDAY
Resurrection Catholic Church
MUM’S THE WORD PLANT SALE
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 9 a.m. woodstockpubliclibrary.org
FOX VALLEY ROCKETEERS CLUB LAUNCH Kishwaukee Park Davis Road 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 815-337-9068 foxvalleyrocketeers.org
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.
MUSIC
STAGE LEFTOVERS
Aug. 28, 7 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. woodstockoperahouse.org
JAZZ NIGHT
Sept. 6, 20, 8 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St.
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TOUCH A TRUCK
First Presbyterian Church 2018 N. Route 47 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
15 SUNDAY
INCREDIBLE BATS
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 2 p.m. woodstockpubliclibrary.org
16 MONDAY GRIEF SHARE
Grace Fellowship Church 200 Cairns Court 6 to 8 p.m. 815-337-6510
Sept. 7, 7 p.m. Unity Spiritual Center of Woodstock 225 W. Calhoun St. $3 donation offsquaremusic.org
A SALUTE TO ABBA
Sept. 7, 8 p.m. Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. $31 adults, $28 students, $26 senior citizens, $26 children age 12 and younger woodstockoperahouse.com
SECOND SUNDAY CONCERT
Potts & Pans Steelband Sept. 8, 3 p.m. Culture, Arts and Music 1039 Wanda Lane $10, free for children younger than 6
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WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET Woodstock Square 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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
Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. jazzonthesquare.com $15
ORIGINAL OPEN MIC Sept.19, 7 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. 815-338-5164 $5 donation
HARVEST FEST
Sept. 14, 1:30 to 6 p.m. Woodstock Square $10 donation 1:30 p.m. Miles Over Mountains, 2:30 p.m. Sam Byerly, 3 p.m. Laura Cortese and the Dance Cards, 4 p.m. Courtney Sullivan, 4:30 p.m. Henhouse Prowlers
WHEN YOU WISH CABARET
Sept. 14, 8 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. woodstockoperahouse.com $15
JOHN McEUEN AND THE STRING WIZARDS Sept. 14, 8 p.m. Woodstock Opera House
AS SEEN ON PINTEREST: FAMILY CRAFT Framed Desk Organizer Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 6:30 p.m. woodstockpubliclibrary.org
WOODSTOCK CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Hall 121 W. Calhoun St. 7 p.m. 815-338-4300
MAGIC
MAGIC AT THE CAFÉ
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Sept. 7, 1 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. $10 operahouse@woodstockil.gov
Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. 847-0507-1352 $3 donation
THEATER
MOVIES
‘THE AUDIENCE’ - A LIVE THEATRE CINEMA EVENT
‘BLUES BROTHERS’ THE MOVIE
Sept. 8, 2 p.m. Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. $18 adults, $15 students and senior citizens woodstockoperahouse.com Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. operahouse@woodstockil.gov $10
Aug. 28, 7 p.m. Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. $5 woodstockoperahouse.com
ART
‘WATER LILIES OF
conservmc.org
Dorr Township 1039 Lake Ave. 10:30 a.m. Lunch - $5 donation 815-338-0125
MEMORY MAKERS STORYTELLING GROUP Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 9:30 a.m. 815-338-0542 woodstockpubliclibrary.org Led by Joy Aavang
SPANISH CONVERSATION GROUP Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 6 to 7 p.m. woodstockpubliclibrary.org
WORLD FILM NIGHT
18 WEDNESDAY WOLF OAK WOODS WORKDAY 8930 Route 120 9 a.m. to noon
Aug. 29, 7 p.m. Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. $18 woodstockoperahouse.com
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 6 p.m. 815-338-0542 “The Charmer” will be shown.
KIWANIS WOODSTOCK MEETING Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. Noon to 1 p.m. woodstockkiwanis@gmail.com
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on AUGUST 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: CHICAGOLAND360 located at 1100 W STONE CREEK CIR CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014. Owner Name & Address: JOSEPH WOODSON JR. 1100 W STONE CREEK CIR CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014. Dated: AUGUST 5, 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent August 14, 2019, August
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Red Dot Storage 78 - Woodstock located at 740 Washington Rd., Woodstock, IL 60098 intends to hold an auction of the goods stored in the following unit in default for non-payment of rent. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storageauctions. com on 9/5/2019 at 9:00 AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Betty Wiegel Units #133 & #057; Maegan Ahern Unit #007; Ambrocio Avitia Unit #104. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. (Published in The Woodstock Independent August 21, 2019, August 28, 2019) L10852
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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY-IN PROBATE Case No. 19PR000261 In the Matter of the Estate of EILEEN M BERRY Deceased CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of EILEEN M BERRY Of: HEBRON, IL Letters of office were issued on: 8/8/2019 to: Representative: JEAN M MERRITT 7710 ARBOR RD WONDER LAKE, IIL 60097
PUBLIC NOTICE
ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on AUGUST 12, 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: PHIL JOHNSON CONSTRUCTION located at 7109 SALEM RD., WONDER LAKE, IL 60097. Owner Name & Address: PHIL JOHNSON, 7109 SALEM RD., WONDER LAKE, IL 60097. Dated: AUGUST 12, 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent August 21, 2019, August 28, 2019) L10854
PUBLIC NOTICE
ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on AUGUST 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: JP FABIAN LAWN CARE & TREE REMOVAL located at 4310 PARKWAY AVE., MCHENRY IL 60050. Owner Name & Address: JOSE PEDRO FABIAN BAHENA 4310 PARKWAY AVE, MCHENRY IL 60050. Dated: AUGUST 15, 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock
Independent August 21, 2019, August 28, 2019) L10856
PUBLIC NOTICE
ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on AUGUST 20, 2019 An Assumed Name Business Certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk in McHenry County, IL under the following business name and address, and setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting business known as: GNARLY CUSTOM CREATIONS located at 4706 JOYCE LANE MCHENRY IL 60050. Owner Name & Address: CARLIE BYWATER 4706 JOYCE LANE MCHENRY IL 60050. Dated: AUGUST 20, 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent August 28, 2019) L10857
PUBLIC NOTICE
ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on AUGUST 20, 2019 An Assumed Name Business Certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk in McHenry County, IL under the following business name and address, and setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting business known as: M. A. M. EMBROIDERY located at 12201 BAKER TERRACE, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098. Owner Name & Address: AMY A.L. OSORIO, 12201 BAKER TERRACE, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098. Dated: AUGUST 20, 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent August 28, 2019) L10858
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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 Kent Douglas Roberts Case No. 19MR747 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Kent Douglas Roberts to the new name of: Kent Douglas Berlin The court date will be held on October 2, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at 2200 N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock, McHenry County in Courtroom # 201. Dated at Woodstock, IL, August 15, 2019 /s/Kent Douglas Roberts (Published in The Woodstock Independent August 28, 2019) L10859
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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 Robin Dean Roberts Case No. 19MR746 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Robin Dean Roberts to the new name of: Robin Dean Berlin The court date will be held on October 2, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at 2200 N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock, McHenry County in Courtroom # 201. Dated at Woodstock, IL, August 15, 2019 /s/Robin Dean Roberts (Published in The Woodstock Independent August 28, 2019) L10860
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on AUGUST 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: KJ’S KUSTOM METAL WORKS located at 2614 E CHESTNUT DR WONDER LAKE, IL 60097. Owner Name & Address: KEVIN R SMITH JR 2614 E CHESTNUT DR WONDER LAKE, IL 60097. Dated: AUGUST 22, 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent August 28, 2019) L10861
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on AUGUST 23, 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: FANTASTIC FEET REFLEXOLOGY located at 1407 WILLOW LANE HARVARD, IL 60033. Owner Name & Address: JESSIE POHLMAN 1407 WILLOW LANE HARVARD, IL 60033. Dated: AUGUST 23, 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent August 28, 2019) L10862
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on AUGUST 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: MARIGOLD PEDIATRIC THERAPIES located at 121 POMEROY AVE CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014. Owner Name & Address: JAMELA BORNE ROBSON 121 POMEROY AVE CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014 and ELLEN LOUISE HENNING 131 N GOVERNOR ST SYCAMORE IL 60178. Dated: AUGUST 5, 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent August 14, 2019, August 21, 2019, August 28, 2019) L10847
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Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice Red Dot Storage 6 - Woodstock located at 2105 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock, IL 60098 intends to hold an auction of the goods stored in the following units in default for non-payment of rent. The sale will occur as an online auction via www. storageauctions.com on 9/5/2019 at 9:00 am. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Carlos Bernal Unit #460; Ivy Sagrado Unit #214 & Unit #418; Armando Sanchez Unit #239; Daniel Vasquez Unit #830; Nadine Gordon Unit #815. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. (Published in The Woodstock Independent August 21, 2019, August 28, 2019) L10851
whose attorney is: KNAPP, PETER G 244 N THROOP ST STE 110 WOODSTOCK, IL 60098 Claims against the estate may be filed within six months from the date of first publication. Any claim not filed within six months from the date of first publication or claims not filed within three months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditor, whichever is later, shall be barred. Claims may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court at the McHenry County Government Center, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois, 60098, or with the representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to his attorney within ten days after it has been filed. /s/KATHERINE M KEEFE (Clerk of the Circuit Court) Published in The Woodstock Independent August 21, 2019, August 28, 2019) L10853
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on AUGUST 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: Lorna E Jones DBA Lorna Care located at 8602 GARRISON ROAD WONDER LAKE, IL 60097. Owner Name & Address: LORNA E JONES 8602 GARRISON RD WONDER LAKE, IL 60097. Dated: AUGUST 5, 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent August 14, 2019, August 21, 2019, August 28, 2019) L10846
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In 1938 John Dacy opened Dacy Electric Company at 103 E. Judd St. The business moved to 124 N. Benton St. in 1942. A fire in March of 1957 destroyed the building, and a new modern Dacy Electric Company headquarters opened later that year. This photo depicts an open house held at Dacy Electric after the 1957 fire.
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The McHenry County Historical Society’s museum, 6422 Main St. in Union, is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday until the end of December. Featured exhibits include “Prairie Trails to Strange Tales: McHenry County’s Earliest Years,” “Mark your Calendars” (antique & vintage calendars), and “A Tale of Ten Textiles” (highlights from the costume collection). Admission fee for nonmembers. Call 815-923-2267 for more information. Don Peasley Photo Collection, McHenry County Historical Society
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BOYS GOLF Woodstock Co-op ■ The Woodstock co-op placed second in the Sandwich Invite Aug. 15 at Edgebrook Golf Course. ■ The co-op came in sixth out of 13 teams at the Rockford Jefferson Invite at Atwood Forest Preserve Aug. 17. ■ Woodstock co-op golfers shot 189 to defeat Harvest Christian, 252, on Aug. 20. Medalist was Woodstock’s Luke Trewyn, who shot a 45. ■ The co-op placed 11th in the Woodstock Invitational they hosted Aug. 22 at Bull Valley Golf Club. Marian ■ Marian Central fell to Carmel Catholic Aug. 21, 166 to 180.
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Woodstock co-op senior Aiden Filetti eyes up his tee shot Aug. 22 at the Woodstock Invitation at Bull Valley Golf Club. Woodstock hosted 13 teams at the annual event. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY MARGIE PAFFRATH
Senior Sebastian Rennell tees off for Marian Aug. 21 against Carmel Catholic.
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High school golfers get their game on
Woodstock co-op and Marian boys and girls teams are in full swing By Sandy Kucharski
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Once school is in session, high school golf teams jump right into a fast-paced season, playing matches during the first week of school. Most teams have already played in multiple invitationals and are preparing for conference competition.
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Of 17 total players, the Woodstock/ Woodstock North High School co-op team has 10 newcomers. “We have the biggest and most
Charlie Neff, a senior from WNHS, tees off for the Woodstock co-op Aug. 22.
athletic fresh/soph team we have had in a long time,” head coach Brent Filetti said. “I’m very excited for the future.” Rounding out the remainder of the team are seven returning athletes: four seniors, two juniors and a sophomore. Of those players, only senior Aiden Filetti came to the team with previous golf experience. While his team as a whole does not have a wealth of experience, Filetti said, “We have a great bunch of kids. I feel they are going to represent our school well.” He commended the current seniors for mentoring the younger players, saying they are providing a nice blueprint for the future. Off to a good start, the Woodstock co-op team is 2-0 in matches and also finished with respectable tournament placings, most notably a second at the Sandwich Invite at
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30 Continued from previous page Edgebrook Golf Course Aug. 15. Scoring players for the co-op include Filetti and senior Charlie Neff, juniors Brad Arnold and Tanner Hurless, and sophomore Luke Trewyn who has been low scorer in tournament play. Looking forward to conference play, coach Filetti says the team is poised for a win, coming in second the past two years to Richmond-Burton High School. Having already won two matches over R-B, the team’s toughest conference opponent this season, team members are building confidence as they approach the Kishwaukee River Conference varsity tournament Oct. 1 at Blackstone Golf Club. Along with the hectic competition schedule, the co-op hosted the annual Woodstock Invitational Aug. 22. Filetti said top-ranked teams from competitive North Shore schools were invited. He finds the exposure to some of the best high school golfers in the state helps his own players grow and improve their games. In past years, the co-op team has also included girls, but this year, no girls tried out for golf. Later this week the Woodstock co-op boys will play against Johnsburg at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at Chapel Hill Golf Club.
Marian boys golf fields 18 players, eight seniors Eighteen players went out for the boys golf team at Marian Central this season: eight seniors, two juniors, three sophomores, and five freshmen. Returning senior varsity players this year are team co-captains Brogan Pivnicka and Quinton Urban, Alex Gilmore, Bennett Arza, Daniel Stumpf and Sebastian Rennell. Returning juniors are Dylan Yegge and Nick Yellets. Rounding
Returning varsity players Lauren McNulty (junior) and Ava Notaro (sophomore) have been joined by three JV players: Danielle Vance (junior), Jamie Foster (junior) and Jasmine Stevens (sophomore). “These numbers are down from previous years,,” head coach Erin Carver said. “However, with the addition of golf to the PE curriculum, I am hopeful that next year, we will see some new faces” She said the team goal this year is for each girl to focus on fundamentals to improve their individual scores. In recent play, Ava Notaro participated in the Huntley Invite on Aug. 22, shooting a 54. This week, the Lady ’Canes host two home matches at Boone Creek Golf Course against Marengo Aug. 27 and St. Viator Aug. 28.
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Marian senior Daniel Stumpf prepares for a putt on a green at Crystal Woods Aug. 21. out the varsity team are seniors Ben Moscinski and Jacob Noonan, firstyear senior players. The JV team consists of three returning sophomores, Owen Jager, Matthew Cotting and Jack Newton. Five new freshmen – Declan Pivnicka, Ethan Tom, Conrad Coleman, Michael Jablonski and Jackson Jakubowisc – are gaining experience and building the future for the team. “The varsity team is off to a rough
start,” head coach Kevin Smith said, “but the season is early. Looking forward to turning things around in the coming weeks.”
Rebuilding time this year for Marian girls golf team After graduating five senior girls last spring, members of the Marian girls golf team find themselves in a rebuilding year.
Marian junior Lauren McNulty tees off Aug. 17 at the MCC Girls Golf Invite.
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In preparation for the upcoming football season, Woodstock, Woodstock North. and Marian Central Catholic high schools each hosted an intersquad scrimmage Aug. 23. WHS and WNHS also recognized other fall sports teams. Parent and student cheer sections were also present, adding to the festivities.
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The Blue Crew (above) cheers for the Streaks during the Blue/ White scrimmage. (Top right) Young dance camp participants perform with the WHS dance team.
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Over at Woodstock North, the 2019 dance team gathered for a photo as they prepare for the fall season.
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Fans (right) cheer during the Marian football Red/White scrimmage at George Harding Field.
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