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Parents split on in-school safety By Larry Lough

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Parents were on both sides of the in-school instruction debate during last week’s meeting of the Board of Education of Woodstock School District 200. “You need to offer it,” said Tim Schroeder, the father of four children. “Make it a choice.”

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That was the board’s original plan in July, but members then decided sending students back into school was too risky as infections of the coronarvirus continued to climb. Classes started remotely on Aug. 17. “The kids were so excited to go back,” Schroeder said, “and at the last minute it was taken away.” Eva Olson asked the board to “try as hard as possible” to find a way to get

children back in school. Faith Babbitt agreed. “They desperately need their teachers, need their friends”, said the mother of triplets. “Just because we have technology, it does not replace teachers.” But most parents who spoke or sent emails urged the board to continue with remote learning for now. See SCHOOLS, Page 3

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Grace Farm Studios owners and partners (from left) Michael Owney, Ann Chaney, and Jeff Peters pose on the property southwest of Woodstock. A special Home & Harvest section begins on Page 13.

No chill, no dig

Organic farm operation seeks naturally grown certification By Tricia Carzoli

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One of the hallmarks of fall is a bountiful harvest. Grace Farm Studios has it. Michael Owney and his wife, Ann Chaney, have owned the threeacre property on the outskirts of

Woodstock since 2002 after moving to McHenry County from Chicago. “We both knew we wanted more land,” Chaney said. “And this property was perfect.” After looking at surrounding farms, the couple noticed a lot of their neighbors southwest of Woodstock grew apples and pears and wanted to

complement them. “We didn’t want to compete,” Chaney said. “So we chose to grow raspberries so that we could all work together.” For years, Grace Farm Studio has been known for those raspberries. “People have come from the city See HARVEST, Page 2

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and a goat, which assist in keeping the grass well-kept – naturally. Freerange chickens yield farm-fresh eggs, and the turkeys are available for Thanksgiving. The couple currently sell preordered harvest boxes with their organic vegetables beginning at $25 a week. In-season produce includes carrots, lettuce, greens, onions, garlic, heirloom and cherry tomatoes, green beans, kale, cooking greens, collard greens, potatoes, golden and red beets, and others as produce varies weekly.

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Ann Chaney checks tomatoes in a high tunnel built to protect produce from the elements. A goat and two Icelandic sheep help to maintain grass height.

and Michigan to pick here when we were a U-pick farm,” Owney said.

Seeking shelter

In 2009 they applied for a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service grant, which allowed them to install a 100-foot long high tunnel on the farm. Since then they have bought more. The tunnels helped to sustain the raspberry growing season and sheltered the berries from wind and insects that threaten the produce. In 2015 an extremely cold winter killed most of the raspberry bushes, and Owney and Chaney turned their efforts to no-chill, no-dig gardening. The tunnels continue to help extend the growing season, block some of the high winds, and keep pests away from the large variety of organic produce. “We don’t even use hand tools,” Chaney said. “Mike built the soil from the top down by layering to make sure the soil was healthy.” Owney employed a unique process where he layered cardboard donated by Donahue Furniture to help suppress the weeds, followed by wood chips from local establishments, and completed it with a layer of organic compost soil purchased from Prairie Garden Compost and Midwest Organic Compost.

Because neighboring farms grow apples and pears, Grace Farm Studios chose to grow raspberries “so that we could all work together,” Ann Chaney said. People have come from out of state for the organically grown goodies.

“When the soil is good to begin with,” Owney said, “the produce is even better. You don’t need the pesticides.”

Produce for sale

The couple, along with partner and shareholder Jeff Peters, are working to obtain their Certified Naturally Grown label, but their long-time customers know the vegetables are organic. “I grew up in a time where my father sprayed the yard, … and it was perfect,” Owney said. “Everyone’s yards were perfectly manicured. At some point I realized that something was wrong, … and I got to the point where we use only natural processes here.” In addition to no-chill, no-dig gardening and celebrating the first year of offering organic-vegetables, the couple raise two Icelandic sheep

Teaching organic

The couple offer consultations, tours, and education regarding organic growing practices and how to implement such practices wherever people might garden. “We do really want to empower others and let them know they can grow produce this way, too,” Owney said. He also is looking for interns who might want to learn about this growing process. Owney also is a wood craftsman who uses reclaimed wood, and Chaney makes fiber art with wool she obtains from her Pygora sheep and then spins herself. Grace Farm Studios, 2719 Franklinville Road, is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday. For more information, visit gracefarmsstudios.com, see the Grace Farm Studios Facebook page, or email Chaney at studiohost@icloud.com.

Two former employees of the state have been criminally charged in the 2019 death of 5-year-old A.J. Freund at the hands of his parents. Charged with two felony counts of endangering the life of a child and one count of reckless conduct are caseworker Carlos J. Acosta, 54, of Woodstock, and his supervisor, Andrew R. Polovin, 48, of Island Lake. They were employees of the Department of Children and Family Services before they were terminated in connection with the boy’s death. Both men were arrested last week on grand jury warrants served by the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office. The child’s mother, Joanne Cunningham, was sentenced in July to 35 years in prison for first degree murder. His father, Andrew Freund, is expected to make a court appearance this week on the same charge. In April 2019, the father led investigators to the boy’s body in a shallow grave south of Woodstock, six days after the parents had reported the child missing. Charges against Acosta and Polovin allege they failed to protect the child after repeated reports of abuse. Both were released from jail after posting $2,000 bond hours after they were arrested Thursday.

County again OKs waiver of late payment penalties McHenry County taxpayers have an extra 90 days to pay their fall installment of property taxes without incurring late fees. The spring installment also had a 90-day grace period, and that deadline is this week, Sept. 15. The fall payment, which would have been due Sept. 15, now must be paid by Dec. 15 to avoid a penalty. The McHenry County Board last week approved the waiver of late fees and interest on the second installment as part of a continuing effort to help homeowners and businesses deal with the financial burden of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I’m going to assume this is not the last time in the history of Woodstock High School that we’re going to face this problem.”

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Marian Superintendent David Shukis told families in an email that when in-school instruction resumed this week, students would have a hybrid schedule – in-class instruction and remote learning on alternating

“red & blue” days to reduce class sizes to no more than 16 students, which “would resolve most of the issues with ... students who must be quarantined.” “Although we are taking all precautions necessary, our main issue remains the number of ‘close contact’ students that need to be quarantined with each positive test,” his email said. “One positive test will result in approximately 30 students out of school for 14 days due to close contacts. ... [T]his simply cannot continue and has forced us to rethink how we are currently addressing the Covid situation within our school.” While Marian allowed remote learning when classes began Aug. 17, it was limited mostly to students with conditions that prevented them from being in school.

“We understand that many of our families desperately want to return to in-person instruction, and our goal is to maintain some form of this in-person model to the best of our ability and at the highest level possible,” Shukis told parents. “... Please keep in mind that our ultimate goal is to move back to the traditional five-day, in-person schedule as soon as it is safe to do so.”

Planning for more

As the D-200 Board of Education reviewed its 2020-21 strategic plan goals at the end of last week’s meeting, board President Carl Gilmore suggested a detailed pandemic response plan be included, drawing on what administrators have learned since schools were closed in late March because of COVID-19.

Board to review bond survey Oct. 6 By Larry Lough

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Close to 2,000 responses had been received as of Monday morning to an online survey on how Woodstock School District 200 should address its $160 million bond debt. The survey went live Sept. 1 on the district’s website and had 1,960 responses by early Monday, D-200 Superintendent Mike Moan said. People can access the survey at woodstockschools.org/buildingdebt. A paper form also is available at the administration building, 2990 Raffel Road. “We want it to be readily available to the entire community as much as possible,” Moan told the Board of Education at its meeting last week. “We want as much input as possible before we bring it back to the board.” Responses will be received through Sept. 30 before they’re tabulated and presented to the board Oct. 6. If the board takes no action by next March, the school’s bonding tax rate

will increase significantly – more than double – for five years, costing the owner of a $200,000 home about $700 more a year. The board also has up to $28 million in reserves to pay down the debt, and may choose to extend payments over a longer period, adding tens of millions of dollars to the payoff. Another option is reducing school staffing and programs.

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The survey site includes a twominute video that explains how the debt dates back to D-200’s building program in 2006-08, a time of rapid population growth that was expected to swell enrollment in local schools. Three new school buildings were constructed.. But just as Woodstock North High School was being finished in 2008, the housing recession hit, halting the growth that was expected to bring homeowners to town to help in paying off the back-loaded debt that is now coming due.

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Ten “frequently asked questions” also are answered on the survey site, including “Why doesn’t District 200 cut staff to reflect enrollment?”; and “Why are program cuts being discussed?” Available in English and Spanish, the multiple-choice questionnaire includes five questions that can be answered in about a minute or two.

The survey

Four questions ask for one of five responses, from “strongly agree” to “strongly disagree,” on increasing property taxes; extending debt payments by three to eight years and use of cash reserves; making “significant cuts” in staff and programs; and a combination of those options. The fifth item asks respondents to assign one of four ranks – from “most important” to “not very important” – to minimizing property tax increases; extending the debt into future years at a greater cost; and keeping staffing and programs near current levels.

WEEKLY COVID-19 CASES FOR McHENRY COUNTY Report Infections

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 08/09 08/16 08/23 08/30 09/04 09/11

52 133 (+81) 234 (+101) 348 (+114) 503 (+155) 703 (+200) 953 (+250) 1,175 (+223) 1,407 (+232) 1,584 (+177) 1,733 (+149) 1,849 (+116) 1,911 (+62) 2,002 (+91) 2,119 (+117) 2,268 (+149) 2,470 (+202) 2,703 (+233) 2,946 (+243) 3,210 (+264) 3,396 (+186) 3.598 (+202) 3,828 (+230) 4,002 (+174) 4,199 (+197)

Deaths

2 3 (+1) 7 (+4) 16 (+9) 28 (+12) 39 (+11) 50 (+11) 61 (+11) 69 (+8) 73 (+4) 83 (+10) 87 (+4) 90 (+3) 96 (+6) 97 (+1) 101 (+4) 106 (+5) 108 (+2) 112 (+4) 113 (+1) 113 (+0) 113 (+0) 115 (+2) 116 (+1) 116 (+0)

Does not include two “probable” deaths SOURCE: McHenry County Department of Health

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Marian goes to hybrid

Carl Gilmore, president, Board of Education Woodstock School District 200

Sept. 16-22, 2020

“We need to put emotions aside and look at the big picture,” Jake Bummer told the board. “People are dying. ... I know it’s tough, it’s messy, but [remote learning] is the right thing to do.” Meanwhile, Marian Central Catholic High School last week announced a plan to bring students back to the Woodstock campus on Monday this week with an alternating schedule intended to decrease class sizes. The school, which began the academic year Aug. 17 with five full days a week of in-school instruction, suspended classes Sept. 1 and moved to remote learning after three students and two staff members tested positive for COVID-19.

“I’m going to assume this is not the last time in the history of Woodstock High School that we’re going to face this problem,” he said. Gilmore said the situation should be “treated as something of a learning experience” to prepare for future emergencies. That plan would include needed resources and likely technical issues, such as the district found in the early days of remote learning. And, Gilmore said, the strategic plan should look at how schools will be reopened after the current pandemic subsides. “We were very, very close to reopening,” Gilmore said of the beginning of school in August. “We had a plan in place, and we know there were holes in that plan.” Although reopening of D-200 schools is not imminent, he added, details of returning to school need to be established. “Will we have a real good idea how it’s going to work?” Gilmore asked. “What will it look like, and where will we be?” The board is expected to approve the strategic plan at its Sept. 22 meeting.

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Bruce C. Randolph, 81

Bruce Christian Randolph, age 81, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, at Hearthstone Manor Memory Care in Woodstock. He was born on June 24, 1939, to Cecil and Lois (née Christian) Randolph. Bruce attended Adventist schools in his native northern Bruce C. Randolph California. He served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1967, primarily stationed in Jackson, Miss. On a trip to visit friends in Chicago in April, 1971, Bruce met Ila Schneider, thus ending his solo travels. They married in Chicago in November 1971 and moved to Woodstock in 1976. He retired from the Bureau of Employment Security, state of Illinois, in 1999. Bruce enjoyed traveling, but his greatest pleasure was in the planning. Before the internet and Google, his New Year’s Day tradition was to haul out maps and guidebooks in order to plan that year’s trip. He and Ila traversed the U.S, Mexico, Canada, and the Mediterranean. He was an innovative cook, an inveterate reader, the most attentive

PUBLIC SAFETY LOG Woodstock Police Department

■ Alejandro E. Quintero, 19, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 28 in the 600 block of Lake Avenue on a McHenry County warrant charging failure to appear. Released with notice to appear. Court date Sept. 21. ■ Brian W. Kruse, 37, transient, was arrested Aug. 29 in the 1200 block of Davis Road on a McHenry County warrant charging failure to appear. Bond $6,000. Released with notice to appear. Court date Oct. 6. ■ Osvaldo R. Flores, 26, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 30 at Washington and Elm streets on a charge of driving with suspended license. Bond $2,500. Released on personal recognizance. Court date Oct. 22. ■ Michael A. Grzyb, 18, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 30 in the 300 block of North Madison Street on a charge of possession of adult use cannabis in a vehicle (passenger). Bond $2,500. Released on personal recognizance. Court date Oct. 16. ■ Michael D. Thornton, 18, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 30 on charges of possession of cannabis (100500 grams), possession of cannabis

listener in every conversation, the best hugger, a wordsmith, English major, and unpublished writer. More than the kindly next-door neighbor to the Murray children on Pleasant Street, Bruce became their beloved third grandfather. His house was where Santa stored and staged their Christmas presents. Bruce is survived by Ila, his wife of 49 memorable years. He is also survived by his first wife, Jeannie; their two sons, Wayne (Tanya) and John; two granddaughters, Dana and Jenna; dear cousins and in-laws; and a flock of nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews who adored their Uncle Bruce. Ila will always be grateful for the loving and compassionate care that Bruce received from the Traditions staff at Hearthstone. When it is safe to resume normal activities, a memorial gathering and celebration of life will honor Bruce. Memorials may be made to Helping Paws or JourneyCare. For information, contact the Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home 815-338-1710 or visit slmcfh.com.

Robert ‘Bob’ Thurow , 84 Born: Jan. 13, 1936 Died: Sept. 9, 2020

Robert “Bob” Thurow died peacefully at home on Sept. 9, 2020, after an extended illness. A lifelong resident of Woodstock, with intent to deliver (30-500 grams), possession of adult use cannabis in a vehicle (driver); and failure to signal. ■ Female juvenile, 17, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 30 on U.S. 14 near Doty Road on charges of speeding 40+ mph over limit and squealing/screeching tires. Bond $2,500. Released on personal recognizance. Court date Nov. 5.

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■ Jason S. Grizely, 38, Woodstock, was arrested Sept. 2 on a charge of driving while license suspended. ■ Alexander M. Oleston, 30 Wonder Lake, was arrested Sept. 4 on a charge of failure to report change of address.

Charges are only accusations of crimes, and defendants are presumed innocent until proved guilty.

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EMS calls for Sept. 3-9: 62 Fire Runs Sept. 3

12:25 p.m. – 14600 block of West South Street, forest/woods/wildland fire; engine, shift commander, brush truck 1:31 p.m. – 1000 block of Lake Avenue,

Bob was born in the Thurow family home on Wheeler Street to Gladys (Mann) and Walter Thurow on Jan. 13, 1936. On Feb. 16, 1991, he married Sherry Robison Floro, who remained ever supportive by his side during this difficult time. A graduate of Woodstock High School and Lawrence College, Appleton, Wis., Bob served in the U.S. Army at Fort Lewis, Washington state. After returning to Woodstock, Bob eventually took the helm of T&K Tool Robert ‘Bob’ and Manufacturing, Thurow which had been established by his father in 1944. While working full time, Bob furthered his education by earning another bachelor’s degree and a Master of Business Administration at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Ill. While a member of the Tooling and Manufacturing Association, Bob was able to unite with School District 200, sponsoring high school students in the work/study programs at his company. He was proud to note how successful the apprentice program had become, resulting in future careers for several students in this particular industry. Bob led a life of community service. He was a founding member of the Woodstock Jaycees, a board of education member for former School District 72, treasurer for

both the Lions Club and the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce, where he also served as interim Chamber president. A love of the arts led Bob to participate in the 1963 production of “HMS Pinafore,” the proceeds of which helped to further efforts to restore the Woodstock Opera House. Ever civic-minded, Bob served on various city committees and was always willing to support the Habitat for Humanity of McHenry County. A sports enthusiast, Bob found time to run three marathons, was an avid handball and cribbage player, and rooted for the Chicago Cubs and Bears. He also enjoyed reading, gardening, traveling, and participating in a rich family life. He is survived by his wife, Sherry; his son, Erich (Kristin); daughters Janet Thurow (Lois Sergent), Margaret Medlin (Bob), and stepdaughter Autumn Siegmeier (Aaron Yates); six grandchildren, Cameron and Teddy Siegmeier, Katie Webb, Bryce Spradley, Ellie and Jason Thurow; and two great-granddaughters, Willow and Meadow. He also leaves his sister, Barbara Gerner, and niece, Sandra Gerner Heller. He was preceded in death by his parents; his young daughter, Katie; and his nephew, Gregg Gerner. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to ComforCare Agency and Journey Care. Although no services will be held at this time, in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Habitat for Humanity of McHenry County, P.O. Box 1166, McHenry, IL 60051-1166.

system malfunction/other; engine 8:08 p.m. – 1200 block of Thomas Drive, toxic condition/other; engine

Lane, Huntley; cover assignment/standby; engine

Sept. 4

1:22 p.m. – 2200 block of Lake Avenue, outside rubbish fire/other; engine 2:24 p.m. – 13200 Pleasant Valley Road, passenger vehicle fire; shift commander, tender, brush truck, two engines 3:48 p.m. – 2200 block of Lake Avenue; outside rubbish fire/other; engine 8:45 p.m. – 1400 block of North Route 47, traffic accident with injuries; ambulance, shift commander, two engines, truck, tender Sept. 5

1:10 p.m. – 500 block of South Eastman St., Harvard, assist police or other agency; ambulance 1:37 p.m. – 2400 block of Bridgewater Drive, excessive heat/scorch burns, no ignition; truck, engine, shift commander, two ambulances 2:49 p.m. – Bull Valley Road and High Meadow Drive, traffic accident with injuries; truck, ambulance, shift commander 3:38 p.m. – 1700 block of Kilkenny Court, system malfunction/other; engine 5:14 p.m. – 300 block of Leah Lane, system malfunction/other; truck 9:08 p.m. – 11300 block of Edinburgh

Sept. 6

9:07 a.m. – 300 block of Washington Street, power line down; truck 6:33 p.m. – 400 block of Pleasant Street, arcing/shorted electrical equipment; truck 8:07 p.m. – 1800 block of West Lake Shore Drive, malfunctioning smoke detector activation; shift commander, engine, ambulance, truck Sept. 7

1:07 a.m. – 100 block of South Eastwood Drive, system malfunction/ other; truck Sept. 8

10:44 p.m. – 1200 block of Walden Oaks Drive, gas leak (natural or LP); truck Sept. 9

6:43 a.m. – 1652 S. Eastwood Drive, unintentional transmission of alarm/ other; shift commandeer, engine, truck, ambulance 11:33 a.m. – 300 block of North Madison Street, unintentional transmission of alarm/other; truck 5:10 p.m. – 1800 block of West Lake Shore Drive, malfunctioning smoke detector activation; engine 9:55 p.m. – 500 block of Leah Lane, cooking fire/confined to container; shift commander, truck, ambulance, engine

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How do you like taxes: ‘Flat’ or ‘fair’?

How do you feel about the Fair Tax Amendment to the Illinois Constitution that will be on your ballot Nov. 3. And what about the Tax Increase Amendment that, not coincidentally, will also be on the fall ballot? They are, of course, the same thing. When you vote, you won’t see the terms “fair tax” or “tax increase” anywhere. Those are marketing labels adopted by political advocacy groups to try to appeal to voters. After all, who could be against a “fair tax”? What voter would support a “tax increase”? Illinois voters will have to choose one or the other in deciding whether to give the General Assembly the power to set different state income tax rates for people of different income levels, as 34 other states do – including Midwestern neighbors Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin. The Illinois Constitution denies that authority to the Legislature, instead requiring legislators to establish one rate for all individuals. In the past decade, that rate has ranged from 3 percent to 5 percent, and now sits at 4.95 for everyone. That uniformity is called a “flat tax.” Different rates for different income groups is called a “graduated” or “progressive” tax, with rates getting progressively higher as income rises. Despite what the political advertising tries to sell you, this is what you will actually see on the ballot: Proposed Amendment to the 1970 Illinois Constitution The proposed amendment grants the State authority to impose higher income tax rates on higher income levels, which is how the federal government and a majority of other states do it. The amendment would remove the portion of the Revenue Article of the Illinois Constitution that is sometimes referred to as the “flat tax,” that requires all taxes

on income to be at the same rate. The amendment does not itself change tax rates. It gives the State the ability to impose higher tax rates on those with higher income levels and lower tax rates on those with middle or lower income levels. You are asked to decide whether the proposed amendment should become a part of the Illinois Constitution. Yes or No You should have received by mail last week an eight-page,

5.5-by-8.5-inch pamphlet from the office of Illinois Secretary of State. It contains information on the referendum question as well as arguments for and against the measure. A good editor would have eliminated a lot of the duplication in the pro and con statements in the pamphlet, but they boil down to this: PRO: A CEO making $20 million a year ought to pay a higher tax rate

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s theme for the month is to #KeepGoing by taking simple actions to safeguard our mental health and save lives. From learning the warning signs for suicide and what to do if you are worried someone is struggling, to bringing

education programs to your community, we can all learn new ways to help each other save lives. One action I’m taking is to urge my public officials to prioritize suicide prevention and mental health. When someone is in acute crisis, it’s hard for

than his secretary making $20 an hour. To address the state’s financial troubles, the tax burden should be heavier on high-income earners as it is in most other states. CON: Given the Legislature’s miserable performance that has put the state on the brink of bankruptcy, legislators cannot be trusted with additional taxing authority, which will lead to even higher rates for everyone. They need to cut spending instead. Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who has advocated for this constitutional amendment since the early days of his successful 2018 campaign for governor, has proposed rates that would increase income taxes on only the top 3 percent of incomes, individuals making more than $250,000 a year. You won’t be able to avoid the pro and con commercials that will flood TV and radio airwaves for the next eight weeks and the oversized postcards that will stuff your mailbox in this well-funded campaign on both sides. Hotel billionaire Pritzker, a Democrat, has so far put more than $50 million of his personal fortune into the Vote Yes for Fairness campaign. Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin, a frequent contributor to Republican candidates, recently gave $20 million to the Coalition to Stop the Proposed Tax Hike Amendment. This is a statewide referendum now because the General Assembly last year approved it, but the Constitution says it cannot be enacted without voters’ approval. To be passed, the question needs a “yes” from 60 percent of people who vote on the issue, or 50 percent of all people who cast a ballot in this election, whether or not they actually vote on the tax proposition. You decide, voters. Yes, or No?

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Suicide Prevention Month aims to save ‘at risk’ lives September is Suicide Prevention Month, and it’s important that we are there for each other and take steps to prevent suicide.

them to think clearly, and even reaching out for help can be a struggle. For this reason, it is vital that Congress pass the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act (H.R.4194/S.2661) to make a threedigit number for the National Suicide

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HOT, DRY WEATHER HAS HAD A direct impact on Woodstock beyond just the color of our dormant lawns. The city’s three-week-long fall hydrant flushing was postponed and now will begin next Monday, Sept. 21. With water demand up as people give their lawns and gardens special attention, the Department of Public Works reported it would reserve water for emergencies and not tax the system by flushing hydrants. The city insists, however, “there is enough capacity” at this point.

OUR UNUSUALLY WARM, DRY summer in Woodstock has not been without some advantages. As restaurants have adjusted to many customers’ preference to dine outside during the coronavirus pandemic, the weather has been especially accommodating this year. Seldom (until last week!) have al fresco diners been chased inside by rainfall, and higher temperatures have made outside dining comfortable under the stars at several bars and restaurants around town. Summer also has been friendly to the Farmers Market, which has enjoyed good crowds under sunny skies. Late morning on Saturday, Sept.. 5,, the temperature was in the low 70s with a light breeze and abundant sunshine, making conditions perfect as I visited the many vendors around the Square, where sweet corn and tasty tomatoes were also in abundance. Probably 95 percent of the people were wisely wearing masks to protect themselves and others from a stubborn virus. Of the few bare-faced shoppers we encountered, most were men. Draw your own conclusions. Larry Lough is editor of The Woodstock Independent. His email address is larry@ thewoodstockindependent.com.

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Prevention Lifeline a reality. This legislation will provide the funding and resources needed by crisis centers across the country that support those struggling with their mental health and thoughts of suicide. Not only have I worked extensively with teens and young adults who suffer from depression and contemplate

The delay means flushing will conclude by Friday, Oct. 9. The expectation is that September’s lower temperatures and more rain will reduce demand on the system. Whether or not you agree with scientists’ warnings about our urgent need to address climate change, the city is expecting more dry summers in the future. “Public Works will permanently move the fall flushing schedule to late September in coming years,” the news release said, “to avoid conflicts with seasonal drought conditions.”

suicide, but I have lost a dear friend to suicide. His loss is what has motivated me to take action around this issue. In this time of uncertainty, we all need to find new ways to connect and support each other. Together, we #KeepGoing. Shivangi Bhatt Park Ridge

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AUGUST WAS NO BETTER, FORD noted from the University of Illinois’ Illinois State Water Survey.

Again, the southern half of Illinois was wetter than the northern half last month, but the statewide average rainfall for the month was 2.01 inches, or 1.58 Larry inches below the Lough 30-year normal Declarations “as drought continues,” he reported. “In general, the northern half of the state experienced 1 to 4 inches below average,” Ford said, “and is considered abnormally dry in the August 25 edition of the U.S. Drought Monitor. There are also pockets of moderate drought in western and northeast Illinois.” Don’t we know it! After warmer-than-average months of June and July, August began much cooler than average before the fourth week of the month. Most stations observed daily high temperatures in the 90s, including five consecutive days of 90+ next door to us in Rockford. Ford said that was the longest such streak in Rockford in August since 2011. And the station at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport observed 10 days with a high temperature at or above 90 degrees last month. Yes, 2020 has been an unusual year in many respects.

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September brought several days of rain that the drought-stricken Woodstock area desperately needed. Lack of rain in July and August had left a lot of Woodstock lawns in various shades of brown. In fact, Woodstock might have had the brownest lawns in the state. “One for the record book,” Mary Moltmann wrote last month in an email. “My station was the big rainfall loser in Illinois for July 2020!” Mary maintains a weather station at her Bull Valley home and reports precipitation totals to the state climatologist. In her regular emails to the editor, she has told of monthly rain and snow amounts that, on occasion, have been among the largest in the state. “Not so for the month of July 2020,” she said in her most recent note. “The Illinois State Climatologist just sent out the July totals, and my weather station was The Biggest Rainfall Loser. Yes – it has been dry and we need rain.” That hadn’t been the case for most of Illinois, just the north and northeast. Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford reported July was warmer and wetter than average across the state, which continued a warmer-than-average summer season. July’s total precipitation ranged from more than 13 inches in central and eastern Illinois to less than 2 inches in the northeast, he reported. Statewide, July total precipitation was 5.79 inches, 1.71 inches wetter than the 30-year normal and the 12th wettest on record. In fact, single-day precipitation total records were broken at 88 weather stations across the state in July. But not here. “Rainfall across the state in July ranged from a high of 13.46 inches at the [Centreville] station,” he reported, “... to only 1.85 inches at the [Bull Valley] station. ...”

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Woodstock School District 200 and Aurora University have partnered to find people eager to begin a career in teaching – whether they know it or not. Like Sarah Semmen Bellavia, a former behavioral therapist who is now teaching fifth grade through the D-200/Aurora Teacher Residency Program, which is in its first year. “In college, I didn’t really know what I wanted to do,” she said, “so I got my bachelor’s [degree] in biology and psychology. Then I ended up working as a behavioral therapist with kids with autism. “When this program came along, I thought it was a great opportunity. I know the district is great; I grew up here, so coming back I knew there would be a lot of support.” Another of the residents in the

program’s first class, Laura Kalivoda, said she was still in college last semester but had experience as a classroom assistant at Verda Dierzen Elementary School during her studies. “I heard about this program, and everyone at the school said I needed to do the interview,” said Kalivoda, who is teaching in the English section of a first-grade dual-language class. “I actually graduated the day before the interview, and it’s been the best program I’ve ever been involved in. ... I’m starting a career that I didn’t think was possible.” School districts throughout the state are looking for people like Kalivoda. According to the website of the Illinois State Board of Education, more than 4,800 positions are open for teachers, paraprofessionals, and other support staff, with a special need for bilingual teachers.

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Aurora, explained how the program has worked in its first year. “Once we selected the 10 residents, they had time to finish up the work they were doing,” she said. “They started taking three courses in June. The original plan was to work with summer school, but since everything is remote, we couldn’t do that.” As they go through remote learning, residents are working face-to-face with mentor teachers in four of the District 200 schools. The coursework at Aurora is also face-to-face. Once they finish the school year and coursework next May, residents may apply for a teaching license so they can start teaching the next school year. “Everyone has been so positive,” Frisbie said, “and they are able to divide up the workload between the teacher and the resident and help the students. It’s another adult to help with [eLearning] transitioning, and this will prepare them.” Roxana Duran, a former teaching

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Residents in the first Teacher Residency Program of Aurora University and Woodstock School District 200 pose outside Aurora’s Woodstock Center. They are Andrea Garcia, Roxana Duran, Cathy Smith, Jennifer Thew, Laura Ringa, Laura Kalivodo, Sunita Andysiak, Sarah Semmen Bellavia, Stacia Stewart, and Melissa Sarelas.

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DISTRICT 200 A Woodstock North High School senior with a penchant for the arts was named a semifinalist last week in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship program. Jason Thurow is in the varsity band, a member of the Thunder marching band, and has been involved in Woodstock North theater productions. Thurow was chosen as a semifinalist among about 16,000 high school seniors from across the U.S. in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship program. “Jason is an outstanding student who continues to amaze me with his skills.,” WNHS Principal Jason Darlea Livengood Thurow said. “He is a caring and thoughtful individual who deserves this recognition. Woodstock North is very proud to say that he is our student.” More than 1.5 million high school juniors entered the 2021 National Merit Scholarship program by taking a qualifying test. Students who qualified as semifinalists represent less than 1 percent of high school seniors across the nation and include the highest scoring entrants in their respective states. To be considered as a finalist, students must submit a detailed scholarship application with information about their academic record, honors, employment, leadership abilities, and school and community participation, among other criteria. Thurow, 17, has also participated in National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Math Team, and Academic Challenge Team, and he is an officer in Thespian Troupe 7470. While he hasn’t decided on a university yet, Thurow said he planned to major in physics. National Merit Scholarship finalists will be named in February. More than 90 percent of semifinalists move on to the finalist level. Students are competing for about 7,600 scholarships next spring.

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paraprofessional, said her work as a D-200 associate teacher persuaded her to enter the residency program. “I was always around my little siblings,” she said, “and then when I became a bilingual associate for Creekside Middle School, I started realizing that, ‘I can do this.’ “As my years went through Creekside, I could see myself doing this every single day, and my co-workers were supporting me and telling me I should apply,” said Duran, who is teaching Spanish literacy in a secondgrade dual-language class. Each resident had either finished school or left a job to begin this new adventure. Residents have to pay for their own coursework, but they receive a $14,000 stipend while in the program. Frisbie worked for D-200 for 30 years before she took the job with Aurora after she retired this past spring as a principal. “So I see both sides,” she said. “It’s such a win for everyone. These are people who want to be teachers.” The first class of residents hopes to be in the classroom with students next year. “I’m just really excited to learn about the curriculum and dive more into the

Sarah Semmen Bellavia teaches at Aurora University. dual-language program,” Duran said. “I love helping both Spanish and English speakers out at a young age so they can go through life knowing both languages.”

Looking to expand

Now preparing for its second year, the program is looking for the next class of 10 residents. For year No. 2, Aurora has altered the process slightly by starting earlier. Applications will be accepted throughout September, allowing everyone to finish educational prerequisites and make necessary life changes so they can participate in the spring. Frisbie hopes the program can expand beyond Woodstock. “Moving forward, our primary goal is

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working with all the school districts in the county,” she explained. “It is bigger than just one section. It’s important for all our school districts, with the needs for kids to have exposure to all different people, to give more teachers the opportunity.” Operating with a new grant, which was written by D-200 Assistant Superintendent Keely Krueger, the residency program is one of three in Illinois. Frisbie also sees more programs like this happening across the state. “I hope [this program can continue] for a long time,” she said. “This is a three-year grant, but we want to sustain it, in terms of being able to address the coursework, as long as there is a need.”

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The residents had only positive things to say about the program. “They produce well-rounded teachers who may not have found their calling in college,” Kalivoda said. “Having support from everyone in the program – between my professors, my mentor, the organizers of the program, all the other teacher residents – we’re tightknit, and everyone is super supportive. It’s rewarding to have a team who has my back.” Duran feels lucky to have been placed with a good mentor. “The people that were selected are just awesome,” she said. “They are people I can go to for help. We’re all working in different grades, but it’s being around people who can support each other.” Semmen Bellavia said it’s also a great program for people who already have a bachelor’s degree. “It’s only one year,” she said, “so if you’re further along in your career and your life, you can get into it.” Frisbee encouraged anyone with interest “to let us know.” For more information, email Krueger, kkrueger@wcusd200.org, or Frisbie, dfrisbie@aurora.edu, or call Aurora University’s Woodstock Center, 815-880-5361. “There are teaching opportunities that we need to fill,” Frisbie said.

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Chicago ad agency nominated for Jeep shoot in Woodstock By Tricia Carzoli

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When the Chicago-based ad agency Highdive and Jeep brought in big talent and an orange Gladiator getaway truck, Woodstock got excited; so did Hollywood. The Feb. 2 Super Bowl commercial for Jeep – starring Bill Murray, Stephen Tobolowsky, Brian DoyleMurray, and Poppy the Groundhog – is among five commercials nominated for an Outstanding Commercial Emmy award. The Emmy Awards will be televised live Sept. 22 on ABC. Other commercials vying for top ad are the Proctor & Gamble ad “The Look,” addressing timely social issues; Amazon’s Alexa ad staring Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi; a gun violence prevention ad labeled “BackTo-School Essentials” and supported by the nonprofit Sandy Hook Promise; and Apple’s “Bounce” ad promoting the company’s AirPod. The creative genius behind the Groundhog Day spot was the Chicago-based Highdive team, which recently was recognized as Ad Age Small Agency of the Year for 2020.

‘Fans of the film’

Highdive and Jeep re-created iconic scenes from the original “Groundhog Day” movie that, unbeknownst to them, set the tone for the duration of the year. “This is one of those rare movies where the movie usurped the holiday,” said Tobolowsky, who had the role of Ned Ryerson in 1993 movie. “The commercial was genius, … and so was the timing, unbeknownst to anyone,” he said in a phone interview from Los Angeles. “When life is on repeat, people reference “Groundhog Day,” and it ultimately has nothing to do with the actual holiday.” Mark Gross, Highdive’s co-founder and co-chief creative director, said in an email that this was the agency’s first Emmy nomination. “We’re over the moon,” he said. For the ad, Tobolowsky resurrected the lovable “Needlenose Ned”

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Actor Stephen Tobolowsky can’t hide a smile as he prepares to shoot a scene for the Jeep commercial that played during the Super Bowl. The ad, shot in Woodstock in January, has been nominated for an Emmy. character for one cold day Jan. 25. Despite the snow and icy conditions, Tobolowsky was impressed that the Highdive team showed up on set. The cold didn’t bother Chad Broude, Highdive’s co-founder and co-chief creative director. “As fans of the film,” he said, “we truly felt a part of the magic as the snow gently fell across Woodstock on the day we filmed the commercial.” Tobolowsky explained that the team provided, “immediate feedback,” and “usable input,” which was important because Highdive gave Tobolowsky and Murray a lot of freedom. “Usually, your words have to be

exact for commercials,” he explained, “but they said, ‘We love Bill’s character and your character, and we want to see their relationship as it always was. … And then we were given specific instructions on where to stand and what angle to be at so that the shots would look the same.” Tobolosky said that because of the overall vision, the artistic elements and the technical aspects, including casting, setting, and cinematography, he knew he was working with professionals. “These guys were awfully good,” he said.

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commercial, according to Toboloswky. “First, it was a delightful commercial,” he said. Second, it was a “good commercial because it entertained, it was effective, and it shared the message of the product. And third, it was cinematically mind-blowing. The town Square was re-created the way it was before, the names on the buildings … the way Bill and I stood on the corner. … It felt like we were in the way-back machine.” Highdive worked hard to get the exact camera angle, he explained. “My clothes were as close to what I was wearing in the original as possible, really,” the actor said. “They thought about everything – every

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detail down to the gloves and shoes.” In an email, Chad Broude explained that trying to re-create scenes from a beloved film came with a risk. “Anything inauthentic in the commercial would have been quickly rejected by fans of the film because they know – and love – every scene and every detail of the movie,” he said. “Authenticity was king, so we focused the entire production on respecting the original film, including the location, the cast, and the music – down to every detail, including the alarm clock in the B&B.” He credited Woodstock for welcoming the filming team. “We will forever be grateful to the amazing people of Woodstock who so graciously allowed us to film in their beautiful town on very short notice,” he said. “Thanks to them, the commercial delivered the authenticity that made it a success.” Tobolowsky said being back “on set” brought back memories, but he was mostly impressed that Highdive allowed he and Murray to “wing it.” “We were never given a script,” Tobolowsky said. “And that is unusual for a commercial. We were given a story board. … It was totally freeing.

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Highdive did that in the Jeep commercial. The agency brought Murray, Tobolowsky, and DoyleMurray back to Woodstock – something no one has been able to achieve since the original filming. Not only did the commercial succeed in the areas Tobolowky outlined, but it also achieved the other necessity. “It hit the point that you need to change your life to make room for the product,” the actor said. “Whether it is making room on your stove for a new pot or room in your garage for a new Jeep, an effective commercial makes you believe you can and to change your life to fit the product.” That was the essence of the commercial – changing your mindset to break free from the same routine. “[Highdive and Jeep] achieved that with the commercial,” Tobolowsky continued. “In addition, there was a sweetness and delightfulness that made the commercial enjoyable to watch.”

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As a 6-year-old marches off to first grade, her parents marvel at the transformation from helpless newborn to the girl with the confident toss of her head and cheery wave goodbye at the bus stop – all in a half-dozen short years. The growth of Woodstock’s Mommy Knows Best, a lactation industry business, has been equally phenomenal since 2014. In October, the company will commence its first production run at its own local manufacturing facility at 935C Dieckman St., just west of Route 47 and south of Route 14. When owner and chief executive officer Tim Tierney says that his company “views every problem as an opportunity,” he could be talking about the genesis of Mommy Knows Best. Tierney already owned TNT Pro Series, a line of workout products and

equipment, and Vie Naturelle, a line of natural products for treating acne and stimulating hair growth, when wife Jennifer faced challenges in breastfeeding their newborn. Tierney saw that women were buying herbal supplements to increase lactation, but there was no one place where information and products were available. Tierney launched Mommy Knows Best with a supplement containing blessed thistle, goat’s rue, and fenugreek – natural ingredients to increase lactation – and then moved on to putting those ingredients into cookie and brownie mixes and readymade cookies. Tierney also noted “a huge gap in the market” in maternity skincare products to cater to mothers’ changes in skin during pregnancy and postpartum. Mommy Knows Best first formulated Organic Nipple Cream, a product that gained national exposure when Khloe Kardashian identified the cream as

one of the favorite items on her baby registry. Since then, the company has expanded the product line with stretch mark cream and oil; cellulite cream; and a brightening cream for the dark splotches that occur on the face during pregnancy.

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Mommy Knows Best has relied on manufacturers in Texas, Iowa, and Chicago to turn out its products, but Tierney expressed the desire to have a manufacturing facility in Woodstock in a March 2019 interview with The Woodstock Independent. Completing the deal on the Dieckman Street space allows the company “full control over the supply chain,” Tierney said. At first, the facility will turn out 3,000 units a day of the maternity and Vie Naturelle skin care lines, along with TNT workout creams and gels. Over the course of a month, five Please see MOMMY Page 16

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Antonio Lerias (left), a machine operator for Mommy Knows Best in Woodstock, and CEO Tim Tierney stand next to a kettle that will mix ingredients for the company’s line of skin care products for pregnant women. The new manufacturing facility at 935C Dieckman St. will begin operation in October. Making products that are “safe for Mom and baby” is the company’s goal, Tierney said.

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machines will produce nearly 100,000 products. A formulator and machine operator are the first two employees, and Tierney expects adding one or two more. The new manufacturing facility is named Shay Labs, a tip of the cap to chief operating officer Shahnawaz Sheikh, who goes by the nickname “Shay.” “If it weren’t for him,” Tierney said, “we wouldn’t be getting into manufacturing.”

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From its beginning as a one-person operation, Mommy Knows Best now relies on a team of 15 people. The company’s revenue has grown 760 percent over the past three years, with 10,000 products shipped each week to online customers alone. Recently, Tierney and his team have focused on expanding the business’s retail presence. Mommy Knows Best products are in all Meijer stores in the U.S. Through Sheikh’s efforts, Walmart stores in Canada carry the Mommy Knows Best line. Soon, Tierney said, the company’s products will be in Walmart and Target stores in the U. S.

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Tim Tierney looks over the new manufacturing space for Mommy Knows Best’s line of pregnancy and new-mom skin care products. The facility, at 935C Dieckman St., is the 6-year-old company’s first foray into manufacturing. Besides the manufacturing facility, the company owns two warehouse spaces, comprising a total of 4,000 square feet, on Eastwood Drive for its products. Last December, Tierney moved his office staff from West Judd Street to a larger suite at 665 W. Jackson St.

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As the pandemic took hold, Mommy Knows Best’s sales fell 80 percent in March, but Tierney said the company had rebounded to near its previous peak. Part of the rebound is in a private online community of new moms that Christa Knight, the company’s brand marketing manager, oversees. Each week, Knight hosts “Mom Talks with Christa” on topics such as natural childbirth, breastfeeding tips,

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ehabbing a house is no small feat. These days, everyone seems to have a project underway, but Woodstock native Steve Aavang started working on the Finch Farm property long before COVID-19 sent everyone flocking to home improvement stores.

Driving along Route 120 toward McHenry, you might notice a small milk house with clear letters reading Finch Farm. For 30 years, Aavang managed the property for Josephine Elsen, whose great-grandfather John Finch homesteaded the land in 1862, according to Aavang’s research. Finch Farm had been in the Finch lineage until Elsen’s death in 2015. Aavang bought the property in 2018. The land is a conservation easement, meaning it cannot be developed. After years of taking care of the 140-year-old property, and studying the foundation along with the

documents available to him, Aavang unearthed five stages of development, including the original log cabin, the milkhouse, the stand-alone home that was built next to it, the parlor added in 1884 along with the large master bedroom and the son’s wing for his wife and family, and then the changes required with the advent of plumbing. The existing home had one bathroom, no closets, and 10 – very small

– bedrooms when Aavang acquired it. He is 80 percent finished with the rehab, coming out with five bedrooms, eight closets, and 3.5 baths. For anyone contemplating a rehab project of this scope, Aavang recommends ensuring that the owner or project manager has the knowledge to modernize the home before beginning. See REHAB Page 19

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Farmers working on smaller farms, local growers and local food systems’ participants have a new educational ally at the University of Illinois Extension, McHenry County. Sarah Farley joined the University of Illinois McHenry and Lake County Extension Aug. 17, serving as the Local Food Systems and Small Farms Extension Educator, the first to fill that position in more than five years. The University of Illinois Extension is the outreach effort of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, offering educational programs to residents of all of Illinois’ 102 counties, providing practical education in many areas including energy and environmental stewardship and food safety and security. In her role with Extension, Farley will develop and deliver research-based programs to growers, collaborate with community partners, and extend University resources to meet the needs of those involved in the local food system. “My audience includes growers, community members, schools, decision-makers, and other stakeholders and clientele involved in the production of local food,” said Farley. “I have a network of resources through Illinois Extension including local food educators in neighboring units … 12 [units] across the state … to collaborate with.” She will also collaborate with McHenry County College and the College of Lake County to address the needs of the Local Food System and small farmers. New to Illinois, Farley comes to the University of Illinois Extension with a myriad of professional experiences

including livestock and crop production, sales and marketing, agriculture entrepreneurship, risk management, positive youth development, and farm financial management. Originally from Pennsylvania, Farley earned a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences, Agribusiness Management at Penn State University and a Master of Science in Agriculture and Life Sciences from Virginia Tech.

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She began familiarizing herself with the community by visiting the Woodstock Farmers Market. “This area is so cute,” she said. “I’m excited to see more of the community.” Farley will begin by taking the pulse of the communities she serves in McHenry and Lake counties. “I’m looking to see what the needs are instead of pushing a program,” she said. As a resource on school and community gardens Farley’s first educational program will be a collaboration with Dale Kehr, Lake/ McHenry County SAP-Ed educator, to offer a nine-week school garden webinar beginning Oct. 6. Topics of discussion will include selecting the curriculum, building a garden team, planning the garden space, food safety, nutrition from the garden, planting, harvesting, and grant writing. For information or to register, visit https://web.extension.illinois.edu/regi stration/?RegistrationID=22368. Contact Farley directly with questions related to small farm enterprise or food system projects. Email sfarley@illinois.edu or call 815338-3737. Visit extension.illinois.edu/ lm for more information about the Lake and McHenry County Extension.

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Tips for rehabbing

Aavang has provided readers with a few tips for rehabilitating a structure: n Ensure that the bones are there. “You want to make sure that the floor is square and level, for example,” Aavang said. “You want a good, sound structure to make the process worth it.” n Think about bringing previous construction up to code and to what is expected in today’s market. In addition to upgrading the electrical outlets and modernizing room sizes, Aavang also replaced the stairs. “The stairs were narrow and uneven,” he explained. “Space was a prime commodity, so they took up as little space as possible. By today’s standards, they were a hazard.” Both staircases now have been completely rebuilt and take up a larger footprint with a softer slope. n To maintain the original look, remove any

trim carefully. “If you tear it out quickly, you might not be able to salvage it,” he said. “And you might want to use it in other areas – it might be so old that you can’t find similar pieces anywhere.” Extra trim or pieces should be saved in case a future owner should want to restore the home to its original state. Aavang reframed the windows and other areas using old trim that he had taken off other areas or found around the property. “It was painstaking,” he said, “but you can’t find wood like this at your local box store.” n Use creativity and innovation. Aavang said he thought about how to fit what he wanted into the essence of the home before he began. And there were times that his vision wasn’t working. “I had to compromise,” he said. “You have to be willing to compromise. You have your vision – and you want to get to that vision, but you have to be willing to bend.” The preparation and hard work will be worth it, he said. “I respected Josephine’s wish to keep the structure as close to the original as possible, and, I’m glad that I did,” he said. “It feels right.” Aavang is keeping the entryway, kitchen, parlor, and buttery intact in their original footprint. Modern toilets, sinks, and showers have been added as he increased the number of bathrooms. Closets have been added to bedrooms, and smaller bedrooms have been combined to create larger bedrooms. The outside remains as authentic as possible. It sits next to his lavender field, the old milk house, the dairy barn, and other outbuildings.

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“The bedrooms in this home were very small,” Aavang explained. “I envisioned the type of space that would be desirable for today’s families – which was, obviously, larger bedrooms and more outlets and more bathrooms. I had to really work with the structure that already was here and try to manipulate the space to create a more modern home.” He kept the main structure and is restoring the original look of the architecture.

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Special memories of an old home Wonder Lake native Linda Daun remembers the Finch Farm as it was in the 1950s and ’60s. The home evokes memories from a time that many can no longer recall. “It was wonderfully warm,” she said. “I felt welcome there, and I have such great memories. Some memories are more difficult to remember, but some things are so clear.” Daun’s grandmother’s cousins – Florence (Eppel) and Sherman Brown, along with their son Eugene – farmed the property, likely renting it from Elsen’s parents at the time. “Oh, I remember the chickens,” Baum reminisced. “I mostly remember the water pump – I can see it. I remember walking in and Florence would let me pump water from it. I also recall that when she needed it heated for bath time or something else, that she would let me help.” She also recalled sitting around a table in a room close to the kitchen during holidays such as Thanksgiving. Among those warm special memories is a special gift that Daun still has. She said that a woman in black, presumably Florence’s mother, gave her a rocking chair that she kept for a very long time. “That was something very special to me,” she explained. “I remember it being just so nice, … and I remember that she was kind enough to give me this rocking chair. It still is special to me.” “Florence also had an egg business, and I remember incubators in the basement and checking the eggs by candlelight to see if there were chickens in them,” she said. “Those were good memories.” – Tricia Carzoli

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The Schultz family dressed up for this family photo, circa 1930: Maude, Anna Mae, Donald, and Clarence.

Grandpa Schultz picked corn by hand

hen I was a kid, my Grandpa Schultz helped my dad harvest our corn. Grandpa and Grandma lived in Pontiac, about 60 miles south of our Oswego farm, so Grandpa often finished harvesting his corn before Dad’s was ready.

My sibling and I looked forward to Grandpa’s visits. Visitors weren’t all that common for farm families in the 1950s. Best of all, Grandpa would stay several days, and he was fun. He teased, laughed, and gave thumps on the head with his strong thumbs.

He was a big man with a big belly, big hands, and an even bigger heart. Grandpa – Clarence E. Schultz – was born in 1894, part of the second generation of Schultzes born in the United States. His grandfather came to Eppards Point Township, Cheryl Illinois, from Wormley Germany in the mid 1800s. Publisher Grandpa’s formal education ended when he finished fifth grade, but he continued to educate himself and stay informed. And he read two newspapers every day. When the day’s work was done and supper eaten, stories were told

and information shared. Adults discussed everything from corn prices to elections to the price of land and what farms were up for sale. Oh, how I wish I had stayed at the supper table and listened, especially to Grandpa’s stories of farming with horses and mules. But I wasn’t all that interested in the past back then. I did stay at the supper table every now and then because I hadn’t finished my green beans or was still working on the liver and onions on my plate. Grandpa really liked liver and onions, so Mom usually made the combination when he was up helping Dad. I did not like liver. Since “eating everything on your plate” was the rule, I would have still been at the table trying to swallow a few more bites of green beans or liver when the adults had pushed back their chairs and begun

talking. So, I remember Grandpa telling us about working in the fields with a horse-drawn wagon harvesting corn by hand. Even a child knew that would be really hard work. Grandpa described the one piece of equipment he used – a husking hook that he wore on his right hand. His horses were essential participants. They were trained to walk slowly through the field, staying even with him. The wagon they pulled would have held 50 bushels of corn – about 2,500 ears. Grandpa said a good husker, who had a good team of horses, never looked over at the wagon. He said the husker would just grab an ear of corn with his left hand, strip the husks with the hook, twist and break the ear from the stalk, and throw or pitch the ear into the wagon. Then it was Continued on NEXT page

‘Grandpa described the one piece of equipment he used a husking hook that he wore on his right hand.’

on to the next stalk of corn, and the next, and the next until the wagon was filled. Most huskers could fill two wagons a day – about 100 bushels. That’s about all I remember of Grandpa’s story, but I can imagine he told of bragging sessions among the hand-huskers once all the corn was out of the field and stored in corncribs ready to feed cows, pigs, chickens, horses and sheep through the winter. Tales were probably told of getting up early and husking three wagonloads before dark or of husking 20 bushels in an hour. Wanting to know more – some 65 years later – I searched the internet. Lo and behold, there was quite a bit of information. I learned that corn husking competitions were much-anticipated events in the Midwest starting in the 1920s. Local winners advanced to state. In 1924, the first national champion took home $100. Though competitions ceased during World Ward II, they were revived after the war even as mechanized corn pickers took over harvesting. They continue today – a connection to the past with respect for the strength and skill required. Unfortunately, this year’s national contest isn’t being held – another cancellation due to COVID-19. Corn, of course, is no longer harvested by hand. Today’s harvesting machines can do in minutes or even seconds what Grandpa harvested by hand in a day. This year, John Deere debuted a machine that can harvest 7,200 bushels of corn in an hour. If Grandpa were alive today, he would want to see that colossal machine in action. And on the way home, he might tell about the days when he husked corn by hand. One final thought: farmers will begin harvesting corn and beans any time now. They move equipment from field to field and transport grain from fields to storage on the same roads all of us use. Farm equipment moves slowly with top speeds of 15 to 20 mph. Be prepared to slow down. Be patient. Use the few extra minutes it might take to get to your destination to celebrate the beauty of the farm fields. And when you meet a farmer, wave as a way of saying thank you for providing food for our global community.

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id you notice that “pivot” became THE word of the pandemic? Companies pivoted to create new products, restaurants pivoted to takeout and outdoor dining, employees pivoted to work from home, and students pivoted to online learning. All this pivoting has left us downright exhausted. Lying on our couches and wearily looking around, we might notice that our furniture and décor are not exactly working for this new life in which family rooms, bedrooms, and kitchen counters double as offices and study spaces. Or maybe we’re just ready for a change.

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Carrie Nordbrock of 365 Vintage Market and Boutique displays items that represent options for refreshing decor: a seasonal update with a white pumpkin, Mason jars with decorative items inside, cheerful sunflowers in a white vase, and signs used as accents. Items left and below are from Apple Creek Flowers.

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“People have been redoing and redecorating their houses; it’s the only thing they can do,” said Chris Galloway, who owns Throop Street’s Black Oak Home & Haven with her business partner, Michelle Estrada. Other owners of Woodstock’s vintage and décor shops have noticed the same impulse. “Because they’re homebound, they’re trying to change it up – give it a little freshness,” said Lynn Nattress, who owns Apple Creek Flowers on Throop Street with her business partner, Wendy Legare. At the same time, with unemployment a looming concern, people do not want to break the bank. “Customers ask, ‘What can I do

to freshen up within a budget?’” said Michelle Leber, who owns By Michelle Custom Furniture and Design on Wanda Lane.

to reveal the natural wood are newer trends. In addition, customers seek out architectural add-ons in geometric shapes, Leber said.

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‘Little adjustments’

Leber, who paints, stains, and restores furniture, said clean lines and a black-and-white palette are still popular. Pops of brushed gold and an increased interest in sanding furniture

Because replacing kitchen cabinets is costly, Leber has noticed “a huge surge in cabinet painting” that refreshes the look at a fraction of the price for new cabinets.

Like Leber, The Gilded Acorn’s Suzanne Delaney paints or re-stains furniture for clients. A customer recently bought a pedestal table with claw feet from the display in Delaney’s window on Calhoun Street. Delaney is refinishing the table and its leaves in walnut to match the buyer’s kitchen cabinets. Carrie Nordbrock operates 365 Vintage Market and Boutique from a converted garage space next to Leber’s on Wanda Lane. “People are coming in to buy the little extras,” Nordbrock said, “to make little adjustments in home décor.” Those little extras include a new tray for the coffee table, a new shelf or shelving unit, a decorative piece to add to a bookshelf, or “little doodads for the kitchen,” Nordbrock said. Galloway said Black Oak had sold a lot of greenery, lanterns, and porch décor as people are eager to enjoy their outside spaces. Continued on NEXT page

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For those who want to perk up the living space, Hanson counseled that people not make themselves slaves to what is popular. Homes, he said, should be a reflection of the owner’s personality. “The best thing is never to follow a trend,” Hanson said. “Buy what you love.”

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one else in McHenry County has it,” Nattress said of her store’s merchandise.

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Vintage shops have always dealt in reused and repurposed items, now increasingly popular as people redecorate on a budget. “We try to get people to use their own things,” Nordbrock said of 365 Vintage. Much of The Backdrop’s merchandise are items that are repurposed in a fun way, such as a

1950s’ science classroom chart that serves as funky wall art. The Gilded Acorn’s Delaney, By Michelle’s Leber, and 365 Vintage’s Nordbrock all offer consulting for customers. After a customer bought an Italian oil painting from The Gilded Acorn, Delaney advised her on additions to the wall décor: framed sheet music, additional paintings, and two Italianmade plates. During COVID, Leber and Nordbrock began utilizing Facetime for design consultations.

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“People are looking for some sort of meaning,” said Gregg Hanson, who has operated The Backdrop on Cass Street with his sister Lisa for 22 years. Hanson said customers gravitate to versions of a sign with lyrics from Louis Armstrong’s “Wonderful World”: “And I think to myself, what a wonderful world.” A room can be transformed simply by “adding a statement piece,” said Apple Creek’s Nattress. Beyond flowers, Apple Creek sells home décor items and servingware. “We try to make sure that no

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IN BRIEF After-school adventures with conservation district Children ages 5 to 12 are invited to join McHenry County Conservation District’s education team staff for a hike, outdoor games, and activities. Those can include crafts, experiments, other interactive fun, scavenger hunts, and environmental tag.

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Chris Gehrke, president of VFW Woodstock Auxiliary 5040 in Woodstock children, Michael, Michelle, and John. The extended family now includes six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. “I believe in helping veterans because they have sacrificed time away from their families to help protect our country by keeping our nation free,” Gehrke said. “Also, being a volunteer brings me joy. My mom and dad always taught me to treat other people like I would like to be treated.” The VFW Post, 240 N. Throop St., is

open for business every Wednesday through Sunday, including serving burgers on Wednesday night and pizza and hot dogs on Friday. The public is welcome. The auxiliary is raising money to help replace old vans at veterans homes as the vehicles are not reliable in taking veterans to their appointments. The program is called “Wheels for Veterans.” For more information about this and other VFW programs, visit vfw5040.org.

The drop-off activities will be at different sites throughout the county, including the Woodstock area. Kids are advised to dress for the weather and come prepared to be outside from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at these sites: n Tuesday, Oct. 27 – Brookdale Conservation Area, 2105 Paulson Road, Woodstock n Thursday, Nov. 12 – Harrison Benwell Conservation Area, 7055

McCullom Lake Road, Wonder Lake n Monday, Nov. 16 – Boone Creek Conservation Area, 916 Cold Springs Road, Bull Valley Registration is limited to 15 at each event. The fee is $5 for county residents, $7 for nonresidents, due no later than two days before each session. To see the full countywide schedule and register, visit MCCDistrict.org. For more information, call 815-479-4779.

St. Mary Catholic Church parishioner Autumn Brown has won this year’s St. Timothy Award, which recognizes youths who are a positive example to other young people through their faith and their leadership in parish, school, and community settings. The award, which is the highest recognition from the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, is awarded in collaboration with the Diocese of Rockford. Brown is a 2020 cum laude graduate of Woodstock High School, where she received the Vocational Pride award this year. Her parents are Autumn Denise and Mark Brown Brown. “Autumn is a smart, positive, and energetic person who is very strong in her faith life and desires to share it with others,” said Gloria Watson, St. Mary’s youth minister. “She has a serviceminded heart and is always willing to help where needed.” Brown was an active member of the Key Club at WHS. She started a nursery at St. Mary to supervise small children while their parents attend Mass. She currently hosts a YouTube channel called Positive Peanut6, which inspires others who have setbacks. She and her mother have a meal outreach called Taste of Home, which provides $5 homemade meals. Half the proceeds go to the next week’s ingredients, and the other half is donated to Turning Point. For details, visit the Facebook page for Taste and Take (the former name). Brown attends Bradley University, where she is still undecided about a major. For now, she is navigating the pandemic restrictions of college. “I didn’t go to the first youth group meeting and leave ecstatic,” she said. “I also didn’t pick up trash on the side of the road because it was fun. There was just something special about all the opportunities I was being given from my church and ultimately God. Faith grows on you; you have to just believe.”

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Woodstock resident Chris Gehrke, current president of VFW Woodstock Auxiliary 5040, is celebrating 50 years of involvement and dedication to the group. “During my many years as a member of the Woodstock VFW Auxiliary, I have made many friends, and I enjoy helping others,” Gehrke said. “I have also made friends from posts and auxiliaries in other towns.” After her late husband, Chuck, served in the Vietnam War, the young couple moved to Woodstock, where he was a life member of Post 5040 and served twice as commander. Auxiliary member Glenna Cross encouraged Chris to become involved with the auxiliary soon after Chuck joined the post. “I remember the first parade I was in,” Gehrke said. “I was a flag bearer in a VJ parade in July. I wore heels and ended up with many blisters!” She has served in several positions, including chaplain, senior vice president, junior vice president, treasurer, and several times as president. In 1993-94, she was president of the entire Fifth District of VFW auxiliaries. Gehrke has also used her singing talents at many conventions and events. Her volunteer efforts extend beyond VFW. She has been chairwoman of Woodstock’s annual Memorial Day parade for the past several years. The Gehrkes raised three

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Orchids, Part 2: The Wild Ones In my last column on orchids, I tried to explain how easily orchids can be grown in the home with just a little basic knowledge of their needs. I also want to give you insight into the two basic types of orchids. Ephiphytes are the orchids you can now purchase just about anywhere since they are now factoryproduced and they are “air “ plants. In Nancy their natural Shevel environment, Gardening they grow in trees clinging to branches with their big thick roots in such places as tropical forests, and they also crawl across jungle floors. That is why you will find them planted in fir bark when you bring them home from the store – they need air flow around the roots. The other type of orchid is “terrestrial,” which flourish planted in the soil and can survive well

in colder temperatures. There are more than 200 species of this type, and 47 are native to Illinois. These are beautiful native orchids that have grown in the wild for more than 200 years in the Midwest – and some can actually be grown in your backyard under the right conditions. Here are a few examples. n The “Grass Pink” orchid (Calopogon tuberosus) will grow in full sun or part shade in sandy prairies and fens. The beautiful pink flowers are 2 inches across and bloom from early to late summer – about three to four weeks. At one time they were abundant in Northern Illinois, but because of habitat destruction and illegal collection, they are now on the state’s “endangered” list . n Another beautiful native orchid is the “White Fringed” orchid (Plantathera eucophaea). It can grow up to two feet tall with many blooms on the central stem. It can grow in prairies, bogs, and fens, blooming in midsummer. They have a slight fragrance that becomes stronger at night. At one time, hundreds could be seen in prairie

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habitats around the Chicago area. n The “Lady’s Slipper” orchid (Cypripedium pubescens) is one of the most attractive and larger orchids in Illinois. It is considered one of the easier orchids to grow in the home garden. It can grow to 2½ feet tall, and each stem has one or

two flowers. It likes part sun to light shade with moist to slightly dry conditions. It blooms in late spring. n Last, there is the “Nodding Lady’s Tresses” orchid (Spiranthes cernua). It is a shorter native orchid growing to 1 foot and can have up to a dozen flowers intertwined in spirals on the flower spike. It is one of the few orchids that have a fragrance. It prefers full sun and moist soil but also survives in dry rocky soil. It is still fairly common in Illinois in habitats that range from moist sandy prairies to woodlands and abandoned farm fields. Ryan Pankau, Extension educator with the University of Illinois, said orchid conservation was a major concern in preserving the native plant diversity in the state. “Pressure from habitat destruction and human collection of rare species has imperiled many populations of these sensitive plants,” he said. “When you do get a chance to view these majestic plants in their natural homes, take care to limit your disturbance and protect these wonders of the plant world.”

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Janice Perkins of the Northern Illinois Beekeepers Association shows Johnny Klemm, Immanuel Lutheran fourth-grader, a close-up of a honeycomb made by bees. The photo was taken at the 1992 Ag Expo hosted by the McHenry County Farm Bureau. The McHenry County Historical Society presents “Bee All You Can Bee” at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the McHenry County Historical Museum, 6422 Main St., in Union. Presented by Jerry Gudauskas, a 24-year master gardener and certified master beekeeper from McHenry, the program will include a PowerPoint lecture before adjourning outside to view native plants in the museum’s pioneer garden. Topics will include bee history, beekeeping information, and tips for creating a bee-friendly yard. For COVID-19 guidelines and to register, visit www.gothistory.org. The Don Peasley Photo Collection, McHenry County Historical Society program is $5 for Society members, $8 for nonmembers.

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■ The State Bank of Woodstock hosted a birthday celebration for resident Edith Hines, who turned 100. ■ The First United Methodist Church celebrated its 140th anniversary with a potluck dinner. Church members of 50 years or longer were recognized.

25 years ago – 1995

■ Woodstock dentist Dr. Bruce Farris celebrated his 40th birthday by running 40 miles on a winding course through the city. ■ Oakland Cemetery expanded to 28 acres, adding 1,200 potential burial plots. ■ Singer/songwriter/actor Arlo Guthrie performed at the Woodstock Opera House with his son Abe.

20 years ago – 2000

■ Amid some controversy, the Woodstock City Council approved the installation of a Civil War cannon at the base of the Sentinel Statue in the Park in the Square. ■ Gavers Community Cancer Foundation hosted it first fundraiser, Barndance 2000, at Donley’s Wild West Town in Union.

15 years ago – 2005

■ Woodstock Fire Rescue Chief Ralph Webster and Woodstock resident James Clegg each led a team of citizens to the Gulf Coast to take provisions and provide hands-on help to victims of Hurricane Katrina. ■ Footage for a promotional film to be used by 52 Challenger centers nationwide was shot at the Woodstock Challenger Learning Center for Science & Technology. ■ The Woodstock City Council voted unanimously to approve the final plat for construction of a Walmart Supercenter on Lake Avenue near U.S. 14.

10 years ago – 2010

■ More than 360 classic cars and hot rods filled the Woodstock Square for the 14th Annual Kroozers Cars for Kids classic car show. More than $13,000 was raised to benefit Youth Service Bureau. Among the car owners who won trophies were Walter Thomas, Don Hanson, Dennis Larson, and Roger Proep. ■ Riders in the Sky returned to the Woodstock Opera House for the 15th year. The quartet, billed as “the

29 keeper of the old Western flame,” wrote the score for Pixar Animation’s 2002 short film “For the Birds” and performed “Woody’s Round Up” in “Toy Story 2.” ■ Developers of McHenry County SportsPlex, a proposed $40-million privately funded sports complex on 165 acres near routes 47 and 176, shared design and development plans in an article in The Woodstock Independent.

5 years ago – 2015

■ The 13th annual Woodstock International Film Festival, coordinated by Classic Cinemas’ Woodstock Theatre, offered a rare opportunity for people to see five film nominees for the 2015 Academy Award’s Best Foreign Film category. ■ Free Guitars for Future Stars was beginning a new season of lessons for children ages 10 to 17 from lowincome families. FG4FS had provided hundreds of guitars and guitar lessons to McHenry County students since its 2009 founding. ■ The Peterson family of Woodstock was one of 127 centennial farm families honored at the 2015 Illinois State Farm. Family members present to receive the honor were Ron Peterson, June Peterson, Linda Peterson Winkelman, and Byron Peterson.

1 year ago – 2019

■ The Woodstock City Council voted 5-1 to adopt a 3 percent sales tax on newly legalized sales of recreational cannabis. The council also passed a separate ordinance allowing no more than two sales dispensaries within the city limits and specifying where they could be located. City Manager Roscoe Stelford said all revenue from the tax would go for police training and enforcement – because the city’s costs would increase. ■ Football players from the Woodstock High School class of 1959 returned for their 50th class reunion and to take part in homecoming events. Carl Moraw, Doug Dehong, Clare Merwin, Bill Finney, Bob Guritz, Mick Thomas, and Jim Fyfe watched the Blue Streaks defeat Ottawa 15-7. ■ Woodstock North High School senior golfer Aidan Filetti was Athlete of the Week. His last three rounds had been 44, 46, and 44, helping the co-op golf team stay undefeated in Kishwaukee River Conference play.

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Sept.16-22, 2020

THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENT

PUBLIC NOTICE

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS FOR 2020

Publication is hereby made for equalized assessed valuations for real property in this township in accordance with 35 ILCS 200/12-10. As required by 35 ILCS 200/9210 and 35 ILCS 200/10-115, the following equalization factors have been applied to bring the assessments to the statutorily required three-year median level of 33.33%: Farm Land: 1.0000 Farm Improvements: 1.0000 Non-Farm Land: 1.0143 Non-Farm Improvements: 1.0143 Questions about these valuations should be directed to: MIKE CROUSE 15813 NELSON RD, WOODSTOCK IL 60098 (815) 338-5526 www.toi.org/hartlandtownship

Office hours are BY APPT Property in this Township, other than farmland and coal, is to be assessed at a 33.33% median level of assessment, based on the fair cash value of the property. You may check the accuracy of your assessment by dividing your assessment by the median level of assessment. The resulting value should equal the estimated fair cash value of your property. If the resulting value is greater than the estimated fair cash value of your property, you may be over-assessed. If the resulting value is less than the fair cash value of your property, you may be underassessed. You may appeal your assessment to the Board of Review. If you believe your property’s fair cash value is incorrect or that the equalized assessed valuation is not uniform with other comparable properties in the same neighborhood, the following steps should be taken: 1. Contact your township assessor’s office to review the assessment. 2. If not satisfied with the assessor review, taxpayers may file an appeal with the McHenry County Board of Review. For appeal forms, instructions, and the Rules and Procedures of the Board of Review, call (815) 334-4290 or visit: www.mchenrycountyil. gov/county-government/departments-a-i/ assessments/forms-and-rules. 3. The final filing deadline for your township

is 30 days from this publication date. After this date, the Board of Review is prohibited by law from accepting assessment appeals for properties in this township. For more information on township filing deadlines, call (815) 334-4290 or visit: w w w. m c h e n r y c o u n t y i l . g o v / c o u n t y government/departments-a-i/assessments/ township-filing-deadlines. Your property may be eligible for homestead exemptions, which can reduce your property’s taxable assessment. For more information on homestead exemptions, call (815) 334-4290. Your property tax bill will be calculated as follows: Final Equalized Assessed Value – Exemptions = Taxable Assessment; Taxable Assessment x Current Tax Rate = Total Tax Bill. All equalized assessed valuations are subject to further equalization and revision by the McHenry County Board of Review as well as equalization by the Illinois Department of Revenue. Robert H. Ross, ASA, Chief County Assessment Officer, McHenry County, Illinois A list of assessment changes for this township for the current assessment year, except those assessments that were changed solely by equalization factor noted above, is as follows:

HARTLAND 07-01-100-001 07-01-100-003 07-01-100-004 07-01-200-002 07-01-200-003 07-01-300-001 07-01-300-003 07-01-300-004 07-01-400-002 07-01-400-003 07-01-400-004 07-01-400-007 07-02-100-003 07-02-100-004 07-02-100-006 07-02-100-010 07-02-100-011 07-02-100-012 07-02-100-013 07-02-100-014 07-02-100-015 07-02-200-002 07-02-200-003 07-02-300-001 07-02-300-005 07-02-300-007 07-02-400-005 07-02-400-006 07-02-400-008 07-02-400-009 07-02-400-010 07-02-400-011 07-02-400-012 07-03-100-001 07-03-100-003 07-03-100-005 07-03-100-006 07-03-100-007 07-03-100-008 07-03-100-009 07-03-100-011

07-03-100-012 07-03-200-007 07-03-200-008 07-03-200-012 07-03-200-013 07-03-200-019 07-03-200-026 07-03-200-027 07-03-300-002 07-03-300-003 07-03-300-004 07-03-300-005 07-03-300-006 07-03-400-002 07-03-400-004 07-03-400-005 07-03-400-007 07-03-400-008 07-03-400-009 07-04-100-001 07-04-100-002 07-04-100-003 07-04-100-008 07-04-100-014 07-04-100-015 07-04-200-001 07-04-200-002 07-04-200-003 07-04-300-005 07-04-300-006 07-04-300-007 07-04-300-008 07-04-300-009 07-04-300-010 07-04-300-025 07-04-300-026 07-04-300-028 07-04-400-005 07-04-400-006 07-04-400-007 07-04-400-008 07-05-100-001

07-05-100-002 07-05-100-003 07-05-100-006 07-05-100-010 07-05-100-014 07-05-100-016 07-05-100-017 07-05-100-019 07-05-100-020 07-05-100-021 07-05-200-002 07-05-200-005 07-05-200-007 07-05-200-008 07-05-200-010 07-05-200-012 07-05-200-013 07-05-300-003 07-05-300-006 07-05-300-013 07-05-300-014 07-05-300-015 07-05-300-016 07-05-400-001 07-05-400-002 07-05-400-006 07-05-400-007 07-05-400-008 07-05-400-011 07-06-100-001 07-06-100-010 07-06-100-018 07-06-100-019 07-06-100-020 07-06-100-021 07-06-100-022 07-06-100-027 07-06-200-001 07-06-200-002 07-06-200-004 07-06-200-005 07-06-200-006

NOTICE TO HARTLAND TOWNSHIP TAXPAYERS: ASSESSED VALUES FOR 2020 Valuation date (35 ILCS 200/9-95): January 1, 2020 Required level of assessment (35 ILCS 200/9-145): 33.33% Valuation based on sales from (35 ILCS 200/1-155): 2017-2019

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105,011 87 84,386 190,468 44,941 2,435 101,172 59,636 72,511 166,411 15,554 5,322 69,962 72,811 61,497 22 11,108 82,159 61,496 65,044 55,040 101,159 4,499 11,733 32,424 91,181 1,737 82,979 67,724 7,284 7,355 1,946 2,281 8,043 6,687 4,465 2,886 44,357 44,786 187,903 61,426 109,276

07-10-300-013 07-10-300-015 07-10-300-016 07-10-300-017 07-10-400-002 07-10-400-003 07-10-400-004 07-10-400-007 07-10-400-008 07-10-400-009 07-10-400-010 07-10-400-014 07-10-400-015 07-11-100-001 07-11-100-006 07-11-100-014 07-11-100-015 07-11-100-021 07-11-100-023 07-11-200-004 07-11-200-006 07-11-200-009 07-11-200-011 07-11-200-013 07-11-200-016 07-11-200-017 07-11-300-002 07-11-300-009 07-11-300-010 07-11-300-012 07-11-300-013 07-11-400-001 07-11-400-003 07-11-400-005 07-11-400-006 07-11-400-007 07-12-100-001 07-12-100-002 07-12-100-003 07-12-200-017 07-12-200-019 07-12-200-022 07-12-200-024 07-12-200-025 07-12-200-026 07-12-200-027 07-12-203-005 07-12-276-002 07-12-276-003 07-12-300-002 07-12-300-003 07-12-300-005 07-12-300-006 07-12-300-007 07-12-300-009 07-12-300-010 07-12-400-002 07-12-400-010 07-12-400-021 07-12-400-022 07-12-400-023 07-12-400-024 07-12-400-025 07-12-400-026 07-12-400-027 07-12-400-028 07-12-400-029 07-12-400-031 07-13-100-005 07-13-100-009 07-13-100-010 07-13-100-012 07-13-100-013 07-13-100-014 07-13-100-015 07-13-200-004 07-13-200-005 07-13-200-006 07-13-301-001 07-13-351-005 07-13-378-004 07-13-426-004 07-13-451-004 07-14-100-002 07-14-100-003 07-14-100-020 07-14-200-002 07-14-200-007 07-14-200-009 07-14-200-010 07-14-200-011 07-14-200-012 07-14-200-015 07-14-200-017 07-14-200-019 07-14-200-022 07-14-200-023 07-14-200-024 07-14-200-025

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122,235 90,525 6,107 9,207 2,981 4,885 104,127 143,752 2,080 2,533 62,465 106,378 127 16,151 82,312 6,159 93,587 118,923 24,045 42,241 14,704 20,809 49 176,540 24,610 190,464 66,966 52,759 6,315 111,895 1,168 13,216 59,279 9,723 39,835 5 39,594 23,682 20,896 124,624 114,395 124,510 5,428 122,255 121,533 4,718 120,542 80,416 118,352 19,340 37,110 78,344 12,105 218 411 17,426 143,340 101,086 140 6,713 83,432 50,175 1,623 97,016 55,652 47,445 102,384 1,018 5,608 40,715 5,858 222 8 38,074 1,673 22,526 195 98,453 88,485 65,822 80,403 250,037 132,090 8,400 10,722 1,545 39,231 3,700 3,842 1,985 2,676 83,000 86,886 2,730 133,846 6,589 5,295 7,180 18,441

07-14-200-026 07-14-200-027 07-14-200-028 07-14-300-003 07-14-300-006 07-14-300-007 07-14-400-002 07-14-400-003 07-14-400-004 07-14-400-006 07-14-400-007 07-15-100-001 07-15-100-005 07-15-200-002 07-15-200-003 07-15-200-006 07-15-200-009 07-15-200-013 07-15-200-017 07-15-300-013 07-15-300-014 07-15-300-015 07-15-300-022 07-15-400-001 07-15-400-003 07-15-400-004 07-15-400-005 07-16-100-001 07-16-100-005 07-16-100-006 07-16-100-009 07-16-100-010 07-16-100-012 07-16-100-013 07-16-100-014 07-16-200-001 07-16-200-004 07-16-200-005 07-16-300-002 07-16-300-004 07-17-100-002 07-17-100-005 07-17-200-003 07-17-200-004 07-17-200-005 07-17-200-006 07-17-200-007 07-17-300-001 07-17-300-002 07-17-300-003 07-17-300-004 07-17-400-002 07-17-400-003 07-17-400-004 07-17-400-005 07-18-101-003 07-18-126-002 07-18-126-003 07-18-126-004 07-18-151-001 07-18-177-002 07-18-200-001 07-18-200-002 07-18-200-003 07-18-300-001 07-18-300-003 07-18-300-006 07-18-300-007 07-18-300-008 07-18-300-009 07-18-400-001 07-18-400-002 07-18-400-003 07-19-100-002 07-19-100-004 07-19-100-005 07-19-100-009 07-19-100-010 07-19-202-006 07-19-300-001 07-19-300-002 07-19-300-005 07-19-400-013 07-20-100-015 07-20-100-016 07-20-100-018 07-20-100-019 07-20-100-024 07-20-100-025 07-20-200-007 07-20-200-010 07-20-200-011 07-20-200-012 07-20-200-013 07-20-200-014 07-20-200-015 07-20-300-004 07-20-300-008 07-20-300-011

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119,960 48,885 4,876 63,411 139,710 63,111 15,883 20,216 12,434 16,189 32,834 11,162 88,122 15,390 68,188 91,751 64,615 1,382 1,021 98,700 750 1,026 14,320 92,396 19,609 245 1,704 116,107 73,002 75,197 140,141 84,351 104,369 74,381 96,289 58,409 5,681 12,846 117,685 163,677 11,744 63,758 348 48,471 1,412 112 135,025 2,301 1,560 1,633 2,139 1,878 2,105 85,173 2,292 68,722 3,605 5,275 2,653 22 2,648 48,300 10,232 18,202 66,741 7,743 81,394 97,317 160,347 463 71,738 6,400 8,866 2,910 115,616 2,030 55,633 2,577 100,815 442,468 1,740 10,099 7,444 168 2,330 72,265 82,658 9,877 1,465 12 104,028 7,072 2,069 207,923 817 16,877 192,145 81,376 41

PUBLIC NOTICES

8,058 1,357 70,980 28,457 31,509 40,020 2,182 916 62,462 121,573 105,880 52,781 70,751 802 19,163 7,706 79,420 3,398 3,251 55,317 9,833 22 1,409 164,486 970 176,360 1,120 2,977 98,294 145,879 3,294 5,359 11,809 60,760 113,030 23,149 62 103,572 88,469 6,756 11,265 236,829 86,808 27,063 336 75,303 77,499 11,538 111,051 20 61 429 86,390 43,894 189,816 3,571 10,033 222,767 81,793 18,728 6,619 11,650 106,267 153,267 86,011 11,493 1,328 1,288 485 161,273 1,952 3,041 11,543 910 1,107 1,326 99,790 83,271 165,964 52,438 197,228 136,304 722 5,184 231 58,255 66,453 79,761 11,724 33,298 87,856 12,986 40,692 97,728 11,832 11,636 5,758 4,639 57,396

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The narration for every performance of the Midwest Renegades Equestrian Drill Team begins with a brief story about how the team came to be. “It all started with the vision of a gal who wanted to perform. ...” That vision resulted in four teams and 16 years of equine entertainment led by the Vlahos family. Starting a new chapter in the story, the family is preparing to leave Woodstock and move to Tennessee, handing over the reins of the Midwest Renegades Drill Team to new local coaches.

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The gal with the vision was Bev Vlahos. Growing up with a love for horses, she first found an opportunity to ride in 1989. After seeing her first drill team performance, she knew that was something she wanted to do. In 2004 Bev organized a team of eight riders to form the first drill team. That team was made up of riders from different disciplines and various experience levels, ranging in age from 7 to 50. They practiced in an outdoor arena at the Vlahos home on Rose Farm Road, and Bev coached. Once the team was ready, they took their show on the road, eventually performing at rodeos, county fairs, benefits, horse shows, parades, and competitions. The team developed strong family support with Bev’s husband, Rick

Vlahos, riding regularly and occasional participation from her daughter Jenny Vlahos, who lived out of state. A lifelong horsewoman with a penchant to perform, Jenny Vlahos sought to train with the best. An internship with professional horse trainer, stuntman, and entertainer Tommie Turvey was just the ticket. Eventually Jenny moved back to Woodstock and became a regular rider with the Renegades. With her background in trick riding, she brought a new element to the sport of drill, and in 2008 she created a separate trick riding team, the Renegade Dare Devils.

to include four separate teams: The original Renegades competition team (2004), the Renegade Dirt Devils youth team (2008), the Renegade Dare Devils trick riding team (2008), and most recently the Renegade Rebels adult performance and flag presentation team (2017). Born of the need to entertain

crowds during the break between teams, the Vlahos family and various other talented team members created specialty acts such as mounted shooting demonstrations, a bareback bridleless exhibition, horses at liberty, and comedy acts. Jenny performed many specialty acts. One of the biggest crowd-pleasers has been Roman riding, where she stands atop a pair of horses with one foot on each horse. A remarkable feat at any gait, she would perform the act at a full gallop. See RENEGADES Page 38

A class act

From humble beginnings, the Midwest Renegades Drill team has grown

Rick Vlahos (left) demonstrates cowboy mounted shooting. Bev Vlahos (center) presents a dressage performance. Jenny Vlahos (right) jumps with her Roman riding team.

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While trick riding takes a skilled rider, it also takes very well-trained horses. A respected trainer, Jenny trains all her own horses as well as many that are ridden by drill team members. Getting multiple horses and riders to perform together takes a lot of patience and a lot of practice. The Renegades, Dirt Devils, and Rebels practice once a week for most of the year, taking off only January and February. The Daredevils trick team has horseback practice twice a week and has periodic unmounted gymnastics training. The teams’ focus is always the motto, “Dedicated to providing quality entertainment for the audience while keeping the fun in riding.”

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Memory Lane

With hundreds of performances under their belt buckles, the Vlahos family found it hard to narrow down their favorite memories. Highlights include many years of performing to near-capacity crowds in the coliseum at the Midwest Horse Fair in Madison, Wis.; winning an invitation to perform at the National Drill Team Competition in Texas; taking 21 horses to Fort Drum, Watertown, N.Y., to hold a

Blue Streak Open, outdoor fun for good cause Sept. 20 Have fun outside while raising money to benefit girls and boys athletics at Woodstock High School. The 40th annual Blue Streak Open will begin with a

benefit performance for the family of a fallen soldier who was a relative of one of their riders; and riding in the college football Hall of Fame Parade in South Bend, Ind. Logging thousands of highway miles to haul horses across the Midwest - and beyond - the drill teams have encountered their fair share of mechanical issues, but thankfully only one serious accident. In September 2012, a trailer accident resulted in the loss of one horse and serious injuries to two more. But the team rallied to support the victims and even fundraised to replace the lost horse.

Home sweet horse

The teams have called three locations in Woodstock home. They started in an arena on Rose Farm Road and then Bull Valley Stables on Bull Valley Road. Currently, the team is based out of Silver Spurs Equestrian Center on Lamb Road.

Taking the reins

It was important to the Vlahos family to make every effort to try to ensure that the drill teams they worked so hard to establish would continue in their absence. Lisa Hamiel, Woodstock, will be the head coach of the Renegades, Rebels, and Dirt Devils. Nora Furlano will be the head coach for the Dare Devils.

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The Midwest Renegade Dare Devils perform trick riding stunts. “I feel very fortunate to have this opportunity to carry on what [the Vlahos family] started,” said Hamiel, who got involved with the Midwest Renegades in 2015 when her daughter joined the Dirt Devil youth group. The next year, Hamiel herself joined the adult team, and she began assistant coaching the Rebels last year. She said she was drawn to drill by the majestic presence the audience witnesses when 10 or more horses

perform together in unison. Upon closing on their new property, the Vlahos clan will move two households, 11 horses, six dogs, two goats, and several barn cats to Gainsboro, Tenn. “We’re looking forward to less winter,” Rick said. While Bev admitted the move was bittersweet, she said, “I’m excited to see how far [the Renegades] go.” For more information visit midwestrenegades.com.

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Marian Central Catholic High School senior Dylan Yegge shot an 80 at the St. Viator Invitational on Aug. 29 at the Old Orchard Country Club. Five teams participated at the invite, and Dylan’s score took the lead for his team.