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Positive test rate climbing

Will Suburban North region regress to Phase 3 limits? By Larry Lough

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Wear a face mask. That is the loud and clear message from local health department officials after a recent spike in COVID-19 cases, which could lead to new “interventions” to avoid the North Suburban Region – Lake and McHenry counties

– from having to return to more restrictive measures in social and economic activity. According to a news release last week from the McHenry County Department of Health, state metrics showed the region still met state targets for containing the coronavirus, but positivity rates in testing had increased eight days in a row.

A region that has an 8 percent positivity rate for three consecutive days, or sees an increase in positivity rates and decrease in hospital capacity, will be required to enact mitigation measures according to the state’s plan. Interventions in the region would be chosen from a tiered “menu” of options based on the severity and potential cause of

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Gail Haase (left) gets a quick crocheting lesson from Sally Rendell while they listen to the City Band perform during last Wedesday’s concert in the Park in the Square. Rendell, a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Union, has made more than 500 face masks for a homeless mission in Elgin and other people.

D-200 dilemmas: debt, school plans By Larry Lough

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Only five items are on the proposed public survey that will ask the community about how Woodstock School District 200 should address its $160 million bond debt. Members of the Board of Education have reviewed the survey that had

been prepared by Superintendent Mike Moan and his administrative team. After making a few tweaks to the survey at its July 21 meeting, the board decided to take another look at the questionnaire in a special meeting on Tuesday night this week before making it public. The board was also scheduled Tuesday to vote on the back-to-school plan

administrators released July 22. That was a topic of a special meeting July 13. About 30 percent of D-200 students plan to begin the 2020-21 school year in remote learning from home rather than return to schools, according to a survey of famlies. The district’s plan gives parents that choice. During the board’s July 21 meeting, See SURVEY, Page 5

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in McHenry County this year. The risk of WNV typically remains until the first hard frost, the department said. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, the state has had five WNV positive birds, 111 WNV positive mosquito batches, and zero reported human cases so far this year. Illness from WNV is usually mild and includes fever, headache, and body aches, but serious illnesses such as encephalitis, meningitis, and death are possible, according to the release. Persons 60 and older have the highest

risk of serious illness, and there is no vaccine available. Health officials urge residents to reduce the number of mosquito breeding sites (eliminate standing water) around their homes and to take personal precautions. That includes wearing a long-sleved shirt and long pants, staying inside from dusk until dawn, and using insect repellent. For more information, visit the Division of Environmental Health’s website under Nuisance Control at mcdh.info or call 815-334-4585.

the resurgence. The local region was recently separated from Chicago-centric Cook County. “As of July 24, the North Suburban testing positivity rate is 4.7 percent, and this has increased every day for the last eight days,” Mark Pfister, executive director of the Lake County Health Department, said in the news release. “We must all do our part to prevent new infections to keep our positivity rate from continuing to climb.” On Aug. 2, the positivity rate was 5.5 percent, up from 4.5 a week earlier.

public support, and we will be successful if we commit to the basics – wearing masks, washing our hands, and watching our distance from others.” Adamson and Pfister stressed the importance of wearing a mask or face covering to help keep residents safe and the counties open. “This new tiered approach is a win for both counties,” McHenry County Administrator Pete Austin said in the release. “We have better control and greater flexibility over what happens in McHenry and Lake County. We have successfully kept our cases and deaths from COVID-19 low in our region over the past month and are united in our efforts to keep this virus at bay.”

Phase 3 revisited?

Outbreak hits Hearthstone

The state Sunday reported that outbreak had affected 64 people and led to the deaths of six residents. But Rutter reported Friday that 65 people had been infected there, 38 residents and 27 staff members. After asymptomatic testing results started shsowing up in June, Rutter said, a COVID-19 isolation ward was established in one of Hearthstone Manor’s four units over two floors. The spread peaked about July 4, he reported, and as of this past Friday, only three residents remained in that unit. Rutter said Friday the nursing home should be COVID-free “hopefully by the end of next week,” but that the isolation unit would be kept open in case of a new surge of infections. He praised staff members for their handling of the situation. “What a great job they’ve done for all the residents,” Rutter said. “They really are heroes and should be celebrated.”

County reports first case of West Nile Virus in bird West Nile Virus has been detected in a robin collected outside the city of McHenry on July 22, according to a news release from the McHenry County Department of Health. All other bird samples have been negative, the release said. The robin was reportedly the first bird to test positive for West Nile Virus

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New mitigation measures in the McHenry and Lake counties could include further restrictions on the size of social gatherings, reducing capacity at businesses, and scaling back operations in industries that pose a higher risk of transmission, such as indoor dining, bars, salons or personal care services, the release said. “Our success relies heavily on our residents adhering to the simple public health guidelines that we know are effective in slowing this virus,” Melissa Adamson, administrator of the McHenry County Department of Health, said in the release. “Our region cannot accomplish this goal without

As of Sunday, McHenry County reported 2,946 COVID-19 cases and 112 deaths. According to the health department’s website, the county had four deaths this past week, two men and two women, all in their 70s and 80s. Of the county’s 112 deaths, 86 have occurred in long-term care facilities – 27 of them in Woodstock. Those numbers increased rapidly starting in mid-June when Hearthstone Manor, a nursing home with about 65 residents, experienced a COVID-19 outbreak over about six weeks involving mostly positive cases without symptoms, according to Jeremy Rutter, executive director at Hearthstone.

4 Republican candidates schedule event Wednesday Several local Republican candidates will have a public “meet and greet” event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, at Rush Creek Distilling, 1501 W Diggins St., Harvard. The candidates, and the offices they seek Nov. 3, are Jim Oberweis, 14th Congressional District; Mike Buehler , County Board chairman; Michael Rein, county coroner; and Shannon Teresi, county auditor, the only incumbent.

WEEKLY COVID-19 CASES FOR McHENRY COUNTY Report

03/29 04/05 04/12 04/19 04/26 05/03 05/10 05/17 05/24 05/31 06/07 06/14 06/21 06/28 07/05 07/12 07/19 07/26 08/02

Deaths

2 3 (+1) 7 (+4) 16 (+9) 28 (+12) 39 (+11) 50 (+11) 61 (+11) 69 (+8) 73 (+4) 83 (+10) 87 (+4) 90 (+3) 96 (+6) 97 (+1) 101 (+4) 106 (+5) 108 (+2) 112 (+4)

Does not include two “probable” deaths

Five local facilities affected

Reported cases and deaths in Woodstock facilities as listed by the Illinois Department of Public Health are: n Crossroads Care Center, 71 cases and 12 deaths n Hearthstone Manor, 64 cases and 6 deaths n Sheltered Village, 41 cases and 9 deaths n Hearthstone Village, 5 cases and 0 deaths

Infections

52 133 (+81) 234 (+101) 348 (+114) 503 (+155) 703 (+200) 953 (+250) 1,175 (+223) 1,407 (+232) 1,584 (+177) 1,733 (+149) 1,849 (+116) 1,911 (+62) 2,002 (+91) 2,119 (+117) 2,268 (+149) 2,470 (+202) 2,703 (+233) 2,946 (+243)

SOURCE: McHenry County Department of Health

n Valley Hi Nursing Home, 3 cases and 0 deaths To view the North Suburban Region metrics on the Illinois Department of Public Health website, visit dph.illinois. gov/regionmetrics and select Region 9. Metrics are updated daily, including testing positivity rates, hospital admissions, and hospital capacity.

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In opening the third forum, Sager said people in Woodstock needed to work toward making sure the city is “an inviting, open, and inclusive community.” In an interview the day after that forum, the mayor said the timetable and structure of continued discussions was still uncertain. “The intent certainly is to continue the dialogue,” he said. “We want to commit ourselves to ensuring we are what we say we are.” That starts, a woman suggested, with individual residents of this community. “We need to make Woodstock a good place to live,” she said, “and hope it spreads.” That also includes modeling behaviors for children. “If kids don’t see it in the community,” she said, “it’s hard to believe what you’re taught.” Changes will require society “to reset the status quo,” Sager said. But in today’s politically divided climate, that won’t be quick or easy, a man said, since it involves changes in laws, policies, and institutional systems. “It’s slow going,” the man said. “I think it’s going to be even slower.”

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“That should not be a part of our life.” Several suggestions were offered to improve the climate of tolerance throughout all of Woodstock. By Larry Lough That involves teaching in the home LARRY@THE WOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM as well as in schools, participants said. “I think we need to educate peoAs the last in a series of three local ple to be respectful,” a Latino woman forums on Race & Diversity was endsuggested. ing last week, Woodstock Mayor Brian Schools might make instruction in Sager promised the discussion would diversity a requirement for graduation, a black woman said, and work continue in the weeks and months to ensure diversity among teachers, ahead. police officers, and others as models The mayor called the three 90-minute forums, attended by about 70 peofor students. ple total, “introductory meetings.” “And we need to teach people around “We’re not going to let this drop,” us,” she added. Sager said. “We’re going to keep going.” Calling attention to racism and intolINDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KEN FARVER erance when it occurs in behaviors was About 20 people attended last week’s another suggestion. meeting at Stage Left Café, where many Woodstock residents discuss “That’s where it starts,” a white man shared stories – at Sager’s prompting – their experiences during the first said, “calling people out.” of their experiences with intolerance in of three Race & Diversity forums the city sponsored. Although the “We have to make people accountWoodstock. final forum was last week, Mayor able,” another man said. An interracial couple told of repeated Brian Sager, who organized the Understanding the causes of people’s property damage at only their house in programs, said the dialogue intolerance also is important, another an otherwise white neighborhood. would continue. Avalanche Travel Baseball PO BOX 1891, Woodstock, IL 60098 said, especially during a time of living Black and LatinoWoodstock residents related that “we don’t approve” of that lifestyle. with the stress of a pandemic that disracial and ethnic slurs. to run August 5thman and indicated August 19th; halfused page horizontal; 9.188” life. x 5.48” A Latino he was rupts everyone’s Members of oneAdvertisement family of different sexual identities reported they to such comments. “We look to blame somebody for our Tim Oman; 847-217-7034 received a note from acquaintances “That’s not right,” a black man said. woes,” a man said.

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OBITUARIES Mary Lee Klabunde, 93

Mary Lee Klabunde passed away July 24, 2020, her 93rd birthday, at her home in Woodstock with her son and daughter by her side. She was born July 24, 1927, in Woodstock to Leo and LeVerne Dittman. She was married to George A. Johnson. On Oct. 8, 1983, she married Clifford W. Klabunde. Mary Lee had been the secretary for the family business, Dittman Plumbing and Heating. Her hobbies included crocheting, crossword puzzles, and reading. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mary Lee is survived by a son, Edward Johnson, and a daughter, Diane (David) Stack, both of Woodstock; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, William Dittman; and Clifford’s sons, David (Audrey) Klabunde, Scott Klabunde, and Todd (Carol) Klabunde, and their families. She was preceded in death by parents; husband, Clifford; a son, Arthur Johnson; a daughter, Sally Anthony; a grandson, Devon Johnson; a great-grandson, Nicholas Powell; a brother, Jerald E. Dittman; and three sisters, Patricia J. Riley, Nancy L. Bastien, and Margaret S. “Peggy” Rossman. Services for the family will be private. Memorials may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church in Woodstock, or to the Woodstock Food Pantry. For more information, call the Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home at 815-338-1710; or visit slmcfh. com.

Irving Jay Townsend Jr., 80

Born: August 25, 1939 Died: July 30, 2020 Irving Jay Townsend, Jr., 80, of Woodstock, Ill., passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020, at home, from complications of COPD. Irv (Jun) was born, the sixth of 12 children on Aug. 25, 1939, on the farm in Hebron, Ill., to Irving Richard Townsend and Georgia Edna (Vasey) Townsend. He graduated from Woodstock High Irving Jay School in the Class Townsend Jr. of ’57, joined the Army and, after his service, married his high school sweetheart, Beverly J. Freeman, on Oct. 29, 1960, at Grace Lutheran Church, in Woodstock. He was a longtime employee of UPS

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Proposal would let voters weigh in on pay raises Should McHenry County’s elected officials take a pay cut? County Board Chairman Jack Franks wants to give voters a chance to voice an opinion in the Nov. 3 election. According to a news release, Franks

and was known as the “UPS Guy” on his Woodstock Square deliveries in the 1960s and 1970s. He later was employed as a grain truck driver for R.C. Knoll and Stade Grain. He retired in December 2004 and was content in his retirement to rest his legs and catch up on his sleep. Irv is survived by his wife, Beverly J. Townsend of Crystal Lake, Ill.; his four children, Tammy (Richard) Luehrmann of Crystal Lake, Richard (Beth) Townsend of Richmond, Rodney Townsend of Woodstock, and Becky (Roger) Tribby of Edmond, Okla.; his five grandchildren, Eric Luehrmann, Cole Luehrmann, Jillian (fiancé Brennan Nakfoor) Townsend, Kyle Townsend, and Conor Tribby. He is further survived by his brother, Donald (Edie) Townsend; sisters, Rosella (the late Robert) Edinger, Luella (Ken) Bishop, Charlotte (Steve) Schaid, and Betty (Dave) Gregory; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Marjorie Stevens, Richard

voiced support for an advisory referendum proposed by County Board member Paula Yensen to ask whether board members and countywide elected officials should have their salaries reduced by 10 percent. Franks presented a salary reduction resolution to the Republicandominated County Board in May, but members voted to remove it from the agenda the night of the vote.

Townsend, Georgia Brough, Shirley Nelson, Wendell Townsend, and Joan Miller. A special thank you from Irv’s family goes to Bill and Mary Papke and Randy and Kelly Redemske, who went above and beyond the definition of a good neighbor, assisting dad for years in so many ways which allowed him to remain in his home until his passing; and to Advocate at Home, Homewatch Caregivers (Kemi, Tina, Sharon and Vivian) of Crystal Lake, and Advocate Hospice (Sonja and Emma) of Lake Zurich. A private inurnment will take place at a future date at the McHenry County Memorial Park, Woodstock, Ill.

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Corrections/Clarifications The name of Woodstock North High School graduate Ruben Delfino Martinez was incorrect in a photo caption on Page 1 of the July 29 edition. We regret the error.

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PUBLIC SAFETY LOG Woodstock Police Department

■ Female juvenile, 13, Woodstock, was arrested July 24 in the 1000 block of Wanda Lane on a charge of possession of a stolen vehicle and two counts of theft. Released to parents. Court date to be set. ■ Bianca Miranda, 29, Woodstock, was arrested July 24 in the 1500 block of Seminary Avenue on charges of driving while license suspended and possession of cannabis in a motor vehicle. Bond $2,500. Released on personal recognizance. Court date Sept. 17. ■ Paul Godines, 22, Woodstock, was arrested July 26 in the 200 block of North Benton Street on a charge of battery. Released after posting 10 percent of $1,500 bond. Court date Sept. 4. ■ Francisco B. Cantu IV, 38, Yorkville, was arrested July 28 in the 500 block of South Eastwood Avenue on charges of driving while license revoked and failure to yield. Released after posting 10 percent of $2,500 bond. Court date

Sept. 24. ■ Derrick L. Hardison, 36, Chicago, was arrested July 30 at Madison and North streets on a McHenry County warrant charging failure to appear. Held on $10,000 bond. Court date to be set. Charges are only accusations of crimes, and defendants are presumed innocent until proved guilty.

activation; shift commander, truck, engine, ambulance 3:38 p.m. –1800 block of Sebastian Drive, smoke or odor removal; shift commander, ambulance, truck July 25

1:52 p.m. – 500 block of East Calhoun Street, unintentional smoke detector activation, no fire; truck

11:50 a.m. – U.S. 14 and Eastwood Drive, traffic accident with injuries; engine, ambulance, shift commander, truck 12:13 p.m. – 600 Silver Creek Road, system malfunction/other; engine, ambulance 3:22 p.m. – U.S. 14 and Eastwood Drive, assist police or other agency; engine 8:23 p.m. – 300 block of Leah Lane, system malfunction/other; truck 9:03 p.m. – 1400 block of Commons Drive, system malfunction/other; shift commander, truck, engine 10:02 p.m. – 16600 block of North U.S. 14, authorized controlled burning; engine, shift commander

12:31 p.m. – 1200 block of Claussen Drive, malfunctioning heat detector

3:56 a.m. – 1200 block of Walden Oaks Drive, carbon monoxide incident; engine

Woodstock Fire/Rescue District EMS calls for July 22-29: 75 Fire Runs July 22

6:43 p.m. – 1000 block of Oakmont Court, unintentional alarm system activation, no fire; shift commander, truck, engine, ambulance July 23

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11:13 a.m. – 1800 block of West Lake Shore Drive, unintentional detector activation, no fire; shift commander, truck, ambulance, engine 1:02 p.m. – 1300 block of North Seminary Avenue, traffic accident with injuries; truck, shift commander, ambulance 7:54 p.m. – 600 block of Queen Anne Street, building fire; chief, shift commander, truck, two engines, two ambulances July 28

3 p.m. – 100 block of Queen Anne Road, unintentional smoke detector activation, no fire; shift commander, engine, truck ambulance 4:33 p.m. – Bull Valley and Cold Springs roads, no incident found on arrival; truck, ambulance, shift commander 7:21 p.m. – 100 block of Greenwood Circle, lockout; truck July 29

10:16 a.m. – 100 block of Church Street, unintentional alarm system activation, no fire; truck, shift commander, engine, ambulance

Program on scams, fraud planned at chief’s coffee Scams and fraud will be the topics of Woodstock Police Chief John Lieb’s next Coffee With the Chief program at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, at the police department, 656 Lake Ave. WPD officer Fred Eiselstein will

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The McHenry County Board members will consider a resolution at their Aug. 18 meeting to end the county’s contract with the federal government what we’re asking,” he said. At their meeting, board members watched a two-minute video that was prepared to explain the debt, which dates to the construction of three new buildings more than a decade ago to accommodate the expected surge in students – and their taxpaying parents – who never came after the housing recession hit. That video will be available online for people before they complete the survey. Moan said he wanted the survey to avoid the appearance of favoring one option over another. Board members even discussed a possible follow-up survey if the first one proved inconclusive. As presented to the board, the debt survey consisted of five items about options for raising revenue, cutting

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expenses, and stretching out the repayment schedule over more years.

All of the above?

Respondents will choose from five answers – from strongly agree to strongly disagree – on each of four options the board has available: 1) Do nothing and follow the current repayment schedule, which would increase local property taxes significantly for each of five years starting in 2021. The annual bill for a home with a $200,000 market value would increase about 160 percent, from less than $500 a year to nearly $1,300. 2) Avoid a tax increase through extension of the repayment schedule by three to nine years beyond the current 2034 payoff date and using some or all of the district’s cash reserve of more than $28 million. Board members said

Citizens Police Academy applications due Aug. 14

The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for its free 11-week Citizens Police Academy, which will run every Wednesday starting Sept. 9. Graduation is set for Wednesday, Nov. 18. For more information, call 815-3382144 or email tmcreighton@mchenrycountyil.gov. they wanted taxpayers to know that extending the payoff could increase the total payback amount by tens of millions of dollars, depending on how much of the reserve fund is used. 3) Make “significant cuts in staffing and programming” for five years, which would require eliminating “dozens of teachers and support staff members,” increasing class sizes, and ending “numerous programs” that are not specified. In previous meetings, board members discussed possible effects on athletics, music, and art. 4) Use a combination of those three options to limit the impact on property taxes and avoid drastic reductions in staff and programs. The fifth item of the survey asks respondents to rank the options as most important, important, somewhat important, or not very important.

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Moan suggested this week’s special meeting would give the board another chance to meet before the scheduled beginning of classes on Aug. 17. The back-to-school plan was on Tuesday’s agenda. The debt survey, an informational item only, was not. But the debt survey prompted lots of discussion at the June 21 meeting. “It’s good we’re starting early,” board member Bruce Farris said of preparing the survey. “People are going to appreciate all the work that went into this.” Moan welcomed the feedback from board members to clarify the questionnaire. “I’d hate for people to misconstrue

County Board to consider ending contract with ICE

to house people arrested by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. The board’s Law and Government Committee last week voted 6-2 against the resolution, proposed by member Carlos Acosta. An “Abolish ICE” rally was held on the Woodstock Square July 25, one of several protests against the agency to be held in recent months in McHenry County.

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Cheryl Wormley Publisher, Co-Owner

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Cheryl Wormley Larry Lough Sandy Kucharski Ken Farver

Opinion about summer? This won’t take long

No one can doubt that we all will remember the summer of 2020. The summer of face masks, social distancing, and extra hand washing. Here it is, August already, and in many ways, the typical summer in Woodstock has yet to begin. These days, the fact that kids are not in school is no proof it’s summer. But the start of the new school year – whatever it might look like – is only days away. Some coronavirus-suppressed summer! No Woodstock Water Works. No Summer in the Park. No Gavers Barndance. No McHenry County Fair. Not even a summer-release Hollywood blockbuster playing at Classic Cinemas in Woodstock. Hot, dry weather seems to be the best indicator that we’re somewhere between spring and fall. And what summer fun have we had? Watching Fourth of July fireworks from our cars. Listening to the Woodstock City Band on

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Wednesday evening from inside an appropriately distanced on-deck circle inside the Park in the Square. Dining outside at our favorite restaurants because it feels safer there than inside. We’ve even experienced our limited social freedom under the uncertainty about whether a COVID-19 resurgence will cause us to regress to spring’s restrictions on social and economic life in Woodstock.

Even with the remaining days of summer we have, our options for leisure time are limited. Here’s to hoping you read a couple of books that have been on your list for months (years?), and that the extra time you have had to walk through your neighborhood has improved your fitness (and your mood). Without even trying, we’ve had an unforgettable summer.

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We are fortunate to have our public safety forces Dear First Responders: I would like to thank Lt. Williams of the Woodstock Fire Department and the other first responders who came to my aid yesterday [July 30]. I had a strong gas smell in my home. Fortunately, it was nothing serious. I want to thank them for their professionalism and how they kept me calm with their conversations. I also want to thank the police officer, I’m sorry I don’t know your name, who was with me while the firefighters inspected the house prior to the arrival of the Nicor Gas representative. I also want to thank the dispatcher who calmly told me what to do for my own safety. Thank you. How fortunate we are to have

» OUR POLICY such kind and caring people working for us. Judy Connor Woodstock

Take this virus seriously so we don’t go backward

Good editorial! (“Road to recovery from pandemic won’t be smooth,” The Independent, July 22). I hope people read it and didn’t just look at the cartoon. I hope people continue to use common sense and follow the CDC and state guidelines. Illinois has an administration that is doing a great job of keeping us safe. There are now 22 states that are having record numbers of COVID-19 cases and deaths from opening too soon and/or not following state, city and CDC guidelines. We could be one of those

states soon if we don’t continue to take this seriously. The cartoon message does not fit with the editorial message. We hear every day about the country getting constant “mixed messages” from many sources: federal, state, local, medical professionals, conspiracy theorists, etc. Our governor and medical experts need our respect and support, not our ridicule. Laurel and Hardy? Making fun of the governor’s weight? Grim Reaper? Ha-ha! Really? This cartoon would be more appropriate on the comics page. Social distancing; wearing a mask; staying away from large gatherings. Is this really too much to ask? Isn’t it time to take this seriously so we don’t go backward? Nancy Schwab Woodstock

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Mars mission. One of my high school classmates, Neil Mottinger, is on a Jet Propulsion Lab team that is playing an important role in Perseverance’s mission. Yay, Neil! n Staying home, staying healthy and doing one’s part to slow the pandemic are kind of Walden-like. I’m not Thoreau, but I am much more aware of what’s happening in nature. The little sunflowers that started blooming in our yard this week turn their heads toward the sun. They face east in the morning and during the day turn their heads, finally facing west at sunset. During the night, they reorient themselves, ready to face the sunrise again. Our sunflowers aren’t unique. All sunflowers do the same. n For Major League Baseball and National Basketball Association fans, this past week brought great joy – games are being played. It’s really an experiment, and we can be sure college and high school athletic directors and youth sports organizers are watching carefully. If the professionals can play safely, there’s hope for the amateurs. That’s a start. I feel better already. Until next week, please wear masks, social distance, wash your hands, and look for good. Cheryl Wormley is publisher of The Woodstock Independent. Her email address is c.wormley@thewoodstockindependent.com

CONTACT INFO FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin Chicago office 230 S. Dearborn St. Suite 3892 Chicago, IL 60604 312-353-4952

Gov. J.B. Pritzker Chicago office James R. Thompson Center 100 W. Randolph St., 16-100 Chicago, IL 60601 312-814-2121

McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks 6903 S. Grant Hwy. Marengo, IL 60152 815-334-4224 (work) jdfranks@co.mchenry.il.us

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth Chicago office 230 S. Dearborn St. Suite 3900 Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 886-3506

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I am grateful for farmers who do. I did plant tomatoes, and I’m waiting and watching for the big ones to ripen. For now, I’ll enjoy their cherry cousins, which Cheryl are ripe already. Wormley And, I’m thankful Declarations for produce being shared by other gardeners – zucchini from the folks at Isabel’s Family Restaurant, sugar snap peas and lettuce from son Ryan, and cucumbers from son Paul. n By the time you read this, there will have been another full moon. As I write, I’m anticipating its appearance Aug. 3. That day will be special in another way, too. Our triplet grandchildren, JT, Calvin, and Cameron, will celebrate their 18th birthdays and will be eligible to vote. I look forward to the new life they will bring to the adult world. n The robotic explorer Perseverance is on its way to Mars. It had a spectacular liftoff July 30 from Cape Canaveral, Fla., and is expected to land on the Red Planet seven months from now – in February 2021. (Hopefully, we’ll be celebrating victory over COVID by then, too.) Perseverance will search for signs of life, explore the planet’s geology, and gather materials to be brought back to earth by a future

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Combatting COVID is tiresome. Illinois seemed to be on the right track until July 26, when the number of deaths started to rise again. The uptick nationally began earlier – on July 5. I’m a can-do person, but I admit the uncertainties of COVID are challenging for me. If everyone would just wear masks, honor social distance, and wash their hands – not because they have been told to do so, but because they want to be on the winning team – we’d be well on our way to victory over COVID. I’m writing this column early Friday morning. My deadline is noon, so I was up at 5 a.m., in time to see the sun rise. Even then, I wasn’t sure what I would share with you this week. The sunrise gave me an idea – write a litany of good. n Sunrises and sunsets have been especially beautiful this summer. I have seen many more of the latter than the former and been in awe of the array of reds in the sky after sunsets. n The comet NEOWISE came close to Earth a couple of weeks ago, sporting its two tails. I wanted to see it with my own eyes, and I did. Many of you did, too, as evidenced by photos and comments posted on Facebook. It truly was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It won’t be back for 6,786 years. n Sweet corn is ready. One of the joys of summer is eating buttered sweet corn. I don’t grow sweet corn, so

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COLLEGE CURRENTS Two locals earn degrees at Winona State University

Two Woodstock residents have earned degrees from Winona State University in Winona, Minn. Leah Dechant graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in geoscience. Briana Baltes received a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.

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Gianna McGuire graduates from Carthage College

Gianna McGuire from Woodstock graduated from Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis., in a prerecorded virtual commencement ceremony on May 23. A traditional celebration will be held on campus at a later date.

Three locals get honors at University of Alabama

Three local students received academic recognition for the 2020 spring semester at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Braeden Given of Wonder Lake and Hannah Villont of Woodstock were named to the president’s list for earning a perfect 4.0 GPA. Carolina Kirwan of Woodstock was named to the dean’s list for a GPA of at least 3.5.

Four area students on Carthage dean’s list

Four local students are among more than 1,100 students named to the dean’s list for the spring 2020 semester at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis. Dean’s list honors are accorded to Carthage students who earn a minimum 3.5 GPA while carrying at least 14 credit hours during a semester. Local students named to the dean’s list are Rhiannan Gahgan of Wonder Lake and Gianna McGuire, Norrie Legare, and Haley Ahr of Woodstock.

Georgia Wicker named to dean’s list at Daemen

Georgia Wicker of Woodstock earned dean’s list status for the spring 2020 semester at Daemen College in Amherst, N.Y. An undergraduate who attains a GPA of 3.30 or better in any one semester is eligible.

Entrepreneurial ag welcomes first class New MCC program hires local innovator to direct practicum Staff Report

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McHenry County College will welcome its first entrepreneurial agriculture students this fall. The program, which was announced last year in tandem with the college’s new Center for Agrarian Learning, will prepare degree-seeking students as well as food and farm innovators for a successful and rewarding future in the regional food economy. According to a news release, a combination of hands-on farming techniques and business and marketing classes will teach students how to grow crops as well as run a business. Before the program’s inception, MCC spent more than a year talking to local farmers and agricultural and business experts throughout McHenry County and the region to develop a curriculum that provides training students need to make a difference in the world of food production, the release said. “Our students will experience everything that goes into growing food – from start to finish,” Emily Zack, farm practicum director for the Center for Agrarian Learning, said in the release. “In the classroom, they’ll learn about basic growing and plant problems, and then have the opportunity to get their hands dirty in the student farm on campus. “We’ve also incorporated business and marketing classes so students will be able to use this knowledge to create a profitable, scalable business.” In addition to offering an AAS in entrepreneurial agriculture, MCC has certificates in entrepreneurial agriculture business/marketing and entrepreneurial agriculture production. No prior experience is needed to join the programs.

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Emily Zack, a McHenry County native and local farming entrepreneur, will be farm practicum director when McHenry County College starts its agricultural entrepreneur program this fall.

“Our students will experience everything that goes into growing food - from start to finish.”

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“Anyone who is interested in any part of our food system – someone who likes plants, working outside, or has an interest in environmental science and ecology – would be an ideal candidate,” Zack said. “We teach every aspect, from saving seeds to soil health; harvest techniques to proper storage.” Using high tunnels, students will grow vegetables into early winter and start again in the late winter, making growing possible almost year-round. “The possibilities are really endless with this degree,” Zack said in the release. “Our graduates can pursue a variety of exciting career paths including farm ownership and operations, greenhouse management, landscaping, floral production and design, or

even bookkeeping and marketing specific to farm businesses.” Zack, a McHenry County native, local farming entrepreneur, and MCC alum, joined the college earlier this year. Sheri Doyel, director of the Center for Agrarian Learning, said the college was fortunate to have Zack as farm practicum director. “Her experience managing farms for nonprofits and educational institutions – as well as running her own business – makes her a great match for MCC,” Doyel said in the release. “Emily is creative, resourceful, and focused on what the students need – and it doesn’t hurt that she can grow an amazing array of vegetables!” To learn more about the program, visit mchenry.edu/ag or email sdoyel@mchenry.edu. To accommodate students’ learning preferences, MCC is delivering classes in five ways this fall. View all available modes of instruction and register at mchenry.edu/ fall2020.

ISU grad takes Olson job after working in Palatine

Kevin Lyons is communications director for Woodstock School District 200.

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Olson Elementary School is under new leadership this fall, and Principal Stephanie Watson is excited about her opportunity to work with the Mustangs staff, students, and families. Watson earned a bachelor’s degree in education in 2005 from Illinois State University, where she also obtained a master’s degree in educational administration. She was most recently an assistant principal with Community Consolidated School District 15 in Palatine and had spent 12 years as a teacher and enrichment coach in Schaumburg School District 54. “Stephanie comes to us with broad experience from her role as an assistant principal in Palatine,” said Mike Moan, superintendent of Woodstock School District 200. “She’s energetic, relationship focused, and is already working hard to bring great ideas to support the students, families, and staff at Olson.” Watson has met with many Olson and D-200 staff members, including former principal Diana Frisbie, who retired this summer. She has also spoken with dozens of families to discuss the COVID-19 plans for the upcoming school year. “The big thing that drew me to Woodstock was that community feel,” Watson said. “You get that from

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Real Woodstock embraces community. This summer, enjoy all the wonderful Woodstock restaurants and bars, on and off the charming and historic Square. At Offsides Sports Bar & Grill, experience the inviting outdoor environment and a new menu featuring “low and slow ribs”, the Offsides chopped salad and a healthy and tasty Cowboy Caviar. From craft breweries to cozy breakfast spots and outstanding outdoor dining options, it’s easy to satisfy any craving here in Woodstock. While you’re here, enjoy wonderful shopping and outdoor recreation to create the perfect day–or stay and enjoy it for a lifetime. Don’t forget delivery and curbside pickup from our restaurants. See the Real Woodstock web site for an up-to-date listing of offerings.

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families, from staff. It’s a great community, and you feel that right away.”

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Stephanie Watson is the new principal at Olson Elementary School. “As an educator, I’m very student centered,” she said. “I believe all kids can learn in their own unique way.”

Another draw for Watson is the success of District 200’s dual-language program, which she said was known across the state. Watson, who is also the mother of four children ranging in ages from 10 to 2, said that this past spring provided her valuable insight as an educator and a parent to navigate virtual learning components that will remain significant during the 2020-2021 school year for just over 400 Olson students. “As an educator, I’m very student centered,” she said. “I believe all kids can learn in their own unique way.” Watson said she was also excited about working with Olson teachers and the rest of the staff. “A big part of my job is to support them,” she said, “and do whatever I can to help them be the best they can be.” Watson said she had spent considerable time this summer communicating with families about precautions at Olson to make sure students can continue their education safely through the COVID-19 pandemic. “I want to make sure families feel comfortable with our plan,” she said, “and are confident in our safety efforts.” The District 200 Board of Education approved Watson’s contract in March. Her contract began on July 1, with a salary for the 2020-21 school year of $95,500.

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Victoria Senn with her ‘X & O’s,’ mixed media on board, 36x36 inches

Sarah Hahne with ‘un-becoming,’ mixed materials on paper and canvas, 24x36 inches

show will run through Aug. 29 and be available for viewing during regular gallery hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Participating artists are Gabriela Guganovic, Sarah Hahne, Caren Helene Rudman, Mary Hilger, Denise Hoover, Paul Justen, Bert Leveille, Karen Schuman, Nancy Seidler, Victoria Senn, and Gail Willert. According to a news release, the subject matter of the exhibit is an exploration of each artist’s interpretation of what is real – “x” stands for the unknown – “so the art might be

Bert Leveille w metallic and acith ‘Ocular Fracture,’ with LED back rylic paint on skrim lighting, 12x17 feet

un-real, or super-real, or sur-real, or just x-real.” “XrE*al” is defined as a form of a mixed reality environment. “If reality itself is the world or the state of things as they actually exist, then is ‘XrE*al’ an abstraction of reality?” the release asks. “In ‘XrE*al,’ we challenge the viewer to expand their notion of what is real and invite them to explore the magical, the abstract and the fantastical.” “XrE*al” is the collaborative brainchild of E* (formerly E-artgroup), a local, professional artist collective that

has been dedicated to exhibiting and growing artistically – planning and presenting and curating exhibitions since 2007 throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. Last year, E* presented “Bridges” at the Old Courthouse. It can be seen at e-artgroup.com/exhibits_Bridges. html. To learn more about E* and the legacy e/artgroup, visit e-artgroup.com. A complete listing of e/artgroup exhibitions can be seen at e-artgroup. com/exhibits.html

SAFELY SOCIALLY SPACED Concertgoers listen from appropriately distanced seating circles during the Woodstock City Band’s weekly concert in the Park in the Square. More than 225 people were estimated to have attended last Wednesday evening’s performance. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KEN FARVER

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The artgroup E* will present a themed all-media art exhibition, “XrE*al,” opening Thursday this week at the Old Courthouse Arts Center, 101 N. Johnson St., Woodstock. The exhibition, held in conjunction with the Northwest Area Arts Council, will feature 11 Chicago area artists. The

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AdvanTech busy; Thorntons stalls

Coronavirus creating work for manufacturer By Susan W. Murray

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Running a business is somewhat like running a rapids course. Sometimes the waters are placid, allowing those on the raft to relax and enjoy the view. In a pandemic, though, the raft hurtles through the dangerous currents of a Class V course with hidden drops and unyielding rocks. Getting through requires knowledgeable guidance, skilled oarsmanship, and a lot of luck.

AdvanTech meets demand

The breadth of products created at AdvanTech Plastics’ facility at 2500 S. Eastwood Drive and its 65,000-square-feet of leased space at 2041 Dillard Court earned the company its designation as an “essential supplier.” But COVID-19 meant that some products were more essential than others. The company uses injection, twoshot, and insert molding to create automotive and electrical components, medical and dental supplies, and food packaging. With car sales down, there was less demand for AdvanTech’s internal components that allow a car door to open and close. With dentists’ offices closed, the plastic rings that hold the film for dental X-rays remained on AdvanTech’s inventory shelves. At the same time, demand for the company’s beverage caps, especially for liquid nutritional supplements, rose along with the number of hospital admissions. AdvanTech made 570 million such caps in 2019 and is on track to make 600 million this year. AdvanTech also makes obturators, the tool used to insert or change a tracheostomy tube, a product increasingly needed as COVID swept across the country. When companies making hand sanitizer told AdvanTech they desperately needed flip-top lids and pumps and could not wait eight to 10 weeks for supplies from China, AdvanTech became a distributor. The company made calls to other manufacturers

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Maria Garcia assembles parts at AdvanTech in Woodstock. The biggest part the company makes is for a flatbed semi (to hold straps that secure products), and the smallest is the tube at the end of a syringe in the industry, gathering as much product as possible to send to hand sanitizer producers. “We were able to turn our business structure a little bit, stretch a little bit, and get out of our comfort zone,” said Randy Kenyon, AdvanTech’s director of business development. Now 16 years old, AdvanTech was created in 2004 when Al Zoller bought Plasticraft, a company that specialized in making automotive components. Under Zoller, the company’s expansion into products for other industries increased business by 1,000 percent. During COVID, the company has remained stable, losing just four temporary employees, while holding onto 53 workers. Last year, the company ranked 24th in Woodstock in business size, based on the number of employees. Currently, the Dillard Court facility runs 24/7 to make its beverage caps. The Eastwood Drive plant is open 24 hours, five days a week to create medical/dental, electrical, and automotive products. AdvanTech’s success in getting lids and pumps to hand sanitizer makers when foreign supplies were delayed

raises the hope that some manufacturing could return to the U.S. “We’re trying to reshore as much as possible,” Kenyon said.

No Thorntons here

In June, Blue Stone Enterprises, the developer for the proposed 4,500-square-foot Thorntons gas station, car wash, and convenience store at Eastwood Drive and Irving Avenue, informed the city that the contract to buy the land had expired. The $5.5 million development would have joined Dollar General and Smart Wash, while taking over the former Shop Fresh property. The plan hit several snags, including soft ground on the site and a City Council amendment that would have prohibited the property from becoming a truck stop that could potentially have added 25 gaming terminals in the city. Thorntons also would have had to build around the state’s plans for a roundabout at that intersection when Route 47 is widened and improved in about two years. Continued on NEXT page

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Tech provider OWC receives national business awards OWC of Woodstock has been named a Best Company for Professional Development by Comparably, a Santa Monica,

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Vacated grain bins are demolished at 313 Short St. to clear the way for future development of the downtown area. The Woodstock City Council decided in June to buy the 1.02-acre property for $200,000 from DeLong Co., which agreed to demolish the bins and other structures on the property as a condition of the sale. With that tract, the city will own more than 17 acres next to the central business district for undetermined development projects. Calif., firm that assesses company cultures and market compensation. According to a news release, OWC also received two People’s Choice Stevie Awards for two of its hardware products. Stevie Awards recognize accomplishments and contributions of companies and business people worldwide Jo Ann Olson, OWC’s chief of staff, said the company was elated to receive the recognition from Comparably. “Our employees are now and have always been the driving force behind OWC’s success,” she said in the release.

“Developing employee skills is a win/win; the company benefits from attracting and retaining top-notch personnel and helping them achieve their career goals, and employees here know that is and always has been one of OWC’s core values: People First.” OWC has also received People’s Choice Stevie Awards for two hardware products: OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dock computer and OWC ThunderBay 4 mini, Thunderbolt 3 storage. The OWC products and the full line solutions are available at macsales.com.

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Moose Lodge became the first nonprofit to take advantage of Woodstock’s emergency loan program, the 56th loan of $5,000 at an annual interest rate of 3 percent over three years, with the first payment due in May 2021. According to Garrett Anderson, the city’s director of Community Development, the city still has 44 such loans available from the $500,000 the City Council made available in relief funds for local businesses hurt by the coronavirus pandemic. Loan recipients must have at least $50,000 in annual gross receipts. Anderson also reported that My Little Bow Peeps Shop, which opened at 102 Cass St. on July 14, has taken out a revolving loan with the city, the seventh outstanding loan in the program. The first monthly payment of a little over $700 was due Aug. 1.

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The site formerly occupied by Picked Emporium at 100 Cass St., next to My Little Miss Bow Peeps Shop, has turned into a pop-up store selling furniture and clothing, including “evening gowns, vintage clothing, and contemporary styles,” said Bethany Souza, spokesperson for Groundhog Partners that owns the Caldwell Building. The store is open during Farmers Market hours on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Souza said that the goal for the space remained to find a long-term tenant. The partnership group is focusing on renting the eight second-floor offices that are intended as an alternative to working from home, Souza added. Keefe Real Estate is marketing the furnished spaces that rent monthly with utilities included.

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Garrett Anderson, the city’s Economic Development director, said that Blue Stone had evaluated a couple of other sites in town when first looking for a home for Thorntons. Efforts to reach a representative from Blue Stone for comment were unsuccessful.

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Girl Scouts cross bridge to adult status

Special ceremony awards pins to six local Scouts By Janet Dovidio

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Several local Girl Scouts, with 64 years of Girl Scout involvement among them, were honored last week at a special pinning ceremony. Melody Ayala, Camryn Boyd, Sydney Niese, Vanessa Olandese, Alison Tooke, and Elise-Marie White are 2020 graduates of Woodstock or Woodstock North high schools. The Gardens in Woodstock was the setting for a photo shoot, a luncheon and the ceremony where they received their final Girl Scout award, the Bridge to Adult Girl Scout pin. Bridging ceremonies mark a girl’s move from one level of Girl Scouting to another. The Woodstock leaders held this ceremony on the actual bridge that crosses a pond area at The Gardens. Each girl walked from one end to the other to receive her pin. “The Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois Potowatomi Service Unit prides itself that we have many girls who stay in Girl Scouting through the end of high school,” said Janey Welch, unit manager. “Each of the girls we honored today is smart, inventive, fearless, courageous, confident and caring. They will make our world a better place.” n Melody Ayala (WHS) joined Girl Scout Troop 471 in her high school freshman year to connect to more volunteering opportunities. She will attend Bradley University to earn a degree in social work with a minor in Spanish. n Camryn Boyd (WHS) has been a member of Troop 236 for 12 years. She will start her studies at McHenry County College before continuing at the University of Illinois to earn a degree as an elementary school art teacher. n Sydney Niese (WNHS), a member of Troop 236 for 12 years, earned the Girl Scout Bronze and Silver awards. She will study zoology at the University of Wyoming. n Vanessa Olandese (WHS) started 13 years ago in Girl Scouts in Troop 229 and finished in Troop 236. She earned the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver

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Local Girl Scouts (above) who received the Bridge to Adult Girl Scout pin pose on a bridge at Gardens of Woodstock, which hosted the special pinning ceremony last week. Scouts are (from left) Vanessa Olandese, Sydney Niese, Elise-Marie White, Camryn Boyd, and Melody Ayala. Not pictured is Alison Tooke. Girl Scout Troop 236 leader Denise Mercuri (left) awards a pin to Vanessa Olandese during a special ceremony last week to present six local girls with the Bridge to Adult Girl Scout pin. and Gold awards. She will begin her engineering studies at MCC before a transfer to Loyola University. n Alison Tooke (WNHS) has been a member of Girl Scout Troop 236 for 11 years. She earned the Girl Scout Bronze, Silver, and Gold awards. Tooke will attend the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design to study illustration. n Elise-Marie White (WNHS) belonged to Troop 236 for 12 years. She earned her Girl Scout Bronze and Silver awards and will soon complete

the requirements for the Girl Scout Gold Award. She has received a 2020 Girl Scout Member Scholarship. White will major in medical imaging at MCC. “As life presents challenges and new opportunities, my hope for these six graduating Girl Scouts is that they look back on their years in Girl Scouts and remember the confidence they gained during those years,” said Denise Mercuri, Girl Scout Troop 236 leader. “Thank you for allowing me to be blessed with being your leader.”

Several officials of the Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois attended this ceremony. They included Fiona Cummings, CEO; Molly Hall, chief of staff; Kimberly French, member support specialist; and Laura Malek, property manager for Mary Ann Beebe Center in Harvard. They were joined by Welch, Mercuri, and Troop 471 leader Jenny Johnson. “We wish each of our graduates a lifetime of recognizing the needs of their communities and making positive changes,” Welch said.

Story of a homeless bird who found a home (and lots to eat)

Self-guided bike rides to explore McHenry County

The Land Conservancy of McHenry County is hosting a series of social-distancingfriendly bicycle rides in place of its traditional Night Owl Ride during August. Participants may register at TLCNightOwl.org.

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The Martins’ granddaughter, Ava, 9, gives Woodstock a perch from which to eat another homestyle meal.

demanding breakfast. And seconds later, there is my wife in her bathrobe, spoon-feeding him freshly cut worms. The question soon comes, What should we name him? The only answer is “Woodstock,” from Charles M. Schulz’s comic strip Peanuts. So now he has a name. It is now day five, and every day, a little after sunrise, Woodstock greets us here in the Maples development for his breakfast. Barb has taken to misting him (bath time) during the heat of the day, and he just ruffles his feathers and surely seems to enjoy it. During a visit from our granddaughter a couple of days ago, Woodstock showed no fear while sitting on her arm, enjoying an afternoon meal. We all are happy to have Woodstock as a friend, and yet we all are aware that come the cool weather of winter, it is likely that he’ll vacation in a more agreeable weather area. But until that day comes, he brings huge smiles to all who meet him. Life in Woodstock with Woodstock.

Each trail will be marked with QR codes to highlight points of interest and natural landmarks along the route, providing a way for riders to see and learn more about McHenry County. Detailed maps and information will be provided to registered riders. Participants are encouraged to explore each route at their own time and pace throughout August. The routes include options for a shorter, family-friendly ride as well as a longer ride for experienced cyclists. The three routes include: n Urban Adventure: Ride through the city and parks of Crystal Lake (9.6 miles up to 21.5 miles) n Country Roads: Ride between MCCD Pleasant Valley in Woodstock, village of Union, and the city of Marengo (12 miles or 20.5 miles) n Nature Trails: Ride between MCCD Glacial Park, village Richmond, and village of Hebron (up to 24 miles) The cost is $15 for adults and $5 for children. Proceeds from the event will benefit TLC, a member-based, private nonprofit dedicated to preserving natural, scenic, and agricultural land in McHenry County. Participants can learn more and register at tlcnightowl.org

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A few days ago, July 19, my wife and I were out walking the neighborhood looking for new ways to display our garden flowers. As we were walking along my wife, Barbara, became aware of a pecking at her ankle. She looks down and exclaims to me, “Don’t step back!” I look back, and there was a pinfeathered little baby bird. What do we do!? I say to my wife, “Let’s see if we can take him home and feed him; we can’t just leave him.” Three blocks later and we are feeding him a mixture of milk and bread. His tummy is full, and then he flies away. Barb is concerned about his wellbeing and whereabouts. So off I go in search of him. Found – two houses away on a roof. He looks at me, I look at him, and I jokingly say, “Come on, follow me.” He does! We feed him some more, and off he goes into the trees for the night. My wife says with confidence that he will be back in the morning for breakfast and that I need to go to Walmart for some worms. A little after sunrise, and there he is on one of our lawn chairs

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30 years ago – 1990

■ Woodstock School District 200 board members discussed preliminary plans for a sports complex that would have been built behind Northwood Elementary (now Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center) and Northwood Middle School. ■ The United Auto Workers International strike against Woodstock Manufacturing Corp. ended after it was determined the Woodstock Die Cast plant would not reopen. ■ The Woodstock City Council voted 3-2 in favor of allowing an annexation agreement to provide for the relocation of Memorial Hospital on South Street to U.S. 14 at Doty Road.

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■ The Woodstock Plan Commission recommended approval of a business park near the intersection of Lake Avenue and U.S. 14.

20 years ago – 2000

■ Woodstock T-ball player Joe Schmitt threw out the first pitch at a Chicago Cubs game. He threw the pitch to Cub pitcher Scott Downs. ■ Woodstock native Cam Widoff became the first American to win the Ironman Lake Placid Triathlon. Widoff, 30, triumphed over 1,700 competitors. In 1996, he placed sixth in the Hawaiian Ironman. ■ People for Woodstock, a group of concerned citizens, had placed 10 bright blue-and-yellow signs around Woodstock. “The signs are to let people know we are organizing,” said Ralph Webster, one of the organizers. The goal was to have a slate to run for mayor and two city council seats in the spring 2001 election.

15 years ago – 2005

■ Woodstock city administrators were considering the implementation of a hotel/motel tax. ■ WHS swim team member Brian Spittler swam the 400-meter individual medley at the Speedo Champions Series at the University of Minnesota-Minneapolis. He finished seventh in the finals with a time of 4 minutes, 47.11 seconds.

10 years ago – 2010

■ Two new Chinese language teachers had moved to Woodstock to teach for three years in District 200 schools. They came with only two suitcases each and were renting an unfurnished apartment. Woodstock residents were encouraged

17 to welcome the new teachers and donate items to help furnish the apartment. ■ Woodstock resident Merrill Douglass celebrated his 100th birthday. ■ Dolphin Swim Club members Tess Devinger and Lexi Olson competed at the Illinois Age Group State Championships.

5 years ago – 2015

■ Collaboration between the city of Woodstock and Woodstock High School students was rewarded with a nearly $9,000 grant from Com Ed and Openlands’ Green Region. Jon Cunningham, Jack Fischbach, Blake Kalhoun, Zach Myers, and Cole Richter, students in the engineering design and development class, designed a walkway for the city’s William C. Donato Conservation Area. ■ McHenry County College and Aurora University-Woodstock created a pathway for MCC nursing students who were working toward an associate degree in applied science in nursing to advance to AU’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. ■ The Independent featured Sara Peasley’s interview of 98-year-old Betty Hale, who had made Bull Valley her home for 48 years. A 1934 graduate of Skidmore College, Hale had been one of the first employees of Time-Life Inc. in New York City.

1 year ago – 2019

■ Gavers Barndance’s 20th anniversary celebration raised $470,000, including $130,000 from the live auction. Gavers Community Cancer Foundation Vice President Andy Hartlieb said “more people jumping on board each year inspires others.” ■ Steve Liggett, math and engineering teacher at Marian Central Catholic High School, received the Aerospace Education Teacher of the Year award. He was nominated by Marian Principal Debra Novy for leading “the charge in working to further embed STEM concepts across the curriculum.” Liggett had been at Marian 15 years. ■ Bryson Calvin and Yesenia Galarza, who were chronicling their 2,180-mile Appalachian Trail hike from Georgia to Maine, reported they had reached “somewhere in southern New York.” “New York has totally rocked our trail hiking socks off,” they wrote. In their occasional series written for The Independent, they described the steep incline and decline hikes of New York as “sneaky difficult.”

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