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Can code control noise, bag use?
City Council considers sound ordinance, 10-cent bag fee By Larry Lough
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Two ordinances that have been years in the making were scheduled to come before the Woodstock City Council this week. If approved, one ordinance would charge a 10-cent fee on each paper
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or plastic bag a shopper takes from a local store to haul out purchases. The other proposal would give the police department a more definite idea of what “noise” is as they try to crack down on excessively loud sounds. Both were on the agenda for Tuesday night’s council meeting.
“I’ve been working on this since the fall of 2015,” Deb Schober, the city’s human resources director, said of the bag tax. “This has been four years in the making.” She said Mayor Brian Sager and Garrett Anderson, director of Economic Development, had worked See CODES Page 3
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Rodeo returns to Woodstock for weekend benefit shows PAGE 15
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See weekend photos from Touch-A-Truck, Harvest Fest, Mexican Independence Day
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Traffic plows through high water Friday on Fleming Road just north of Country Club Road after heavy rains during the week dropped more than 8 inches on the Bull Valley area.
Record rains drench Woodstock By Larry Lough and Susan W. Murray
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Soon after the end of a forum at McHenry County College on increasing rainfall and flooding, Woodstock was hit last Wednesday with the second strong storm of the week, dumping several inches of rain on the area. And more rain fell Thursday night.
While roads were flooded and trees down east of Woodstock, damage wasn’t nearly as extensive as that caused by lightning strikes from two days earlier, when both Marian Central Catholic High School and the Woodstock Opera House were struck. Classes were canceled for four days at Marian, and the Opera House was closed off while exterior repairs were made. At Marian, outdoor activities
– like Friday night’s football game – went on as usual, but inside events – like Saturday’s freshman volleyball tournament – were called off. The Opera House was reopened by Saturday night for a performance by John McEuen and the String Wizards to close out the daylong Harvest Fest on the Square. The annual McHenry County Water See STORMS Page 2
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Forum at MCC came at an appropriate time. In an email Thursday morning, Bull Valley weather watcher Mary Moltmann reported 4.96 inches of rain fell the night of Sept. 11, and an additional 2.08 inches the next night. That brought the precipitation total for the year to 53.45 inches – which is 16.783 inches above the 30-year climate average for Woodstock from her weather station. She said that was the highest overage since she began her observations in 2008. “And we’re not done with the year yet,” said Scott Kuykendall, McHenry County’s water resources specialist. Kuykendall organized the water forum at MCC, where climatologists, ecologists, engineers, conservationists, planners and others discussed issues of water and weather. “I’ve been getting calls from people saying, ‘This is different,’” Kuykendall told The Independent. “That’s because this is different. “... We’re seeing more intense weather events, ... more extreme weather patterns,” he said. “The data is very clear these things are occurring.”
Rain causes new problems
After a lightning strike hit the school’s 30-foot chimney and scattered destructive debris on the building the afternoon of Sept. 9, classes at Marian were canceled for two days. But storms the night of Sept. 11 “put a little water back into the building,” said Vito DeFrisco, Marian’s interim superintendent. So classes were canceled for a third day, Thursday, but by midafternoon that day the school announced the closing for Friday, too. Classes resumed Monday, with Bishop David Malloy of Rockford celebrating Mass with students and staff. The clearing of debris revealed two large holes in Marian’s roof, and utility companies tested to make sure all systems were normal before students could be allowed back inside. “We want to be absolutely sure that the building is 100 percent safe,” DeFrisco said Thursday. One gas pipe appeared damaged, which required shutting off gas to the building. Areas of the building lost electricity, while on the second floor, one classroom and a women’s restroom sustained the most damage, including a broken steel support beam. DeFrisco and other members of the school’s administration met Friday morning at the school with Marian’s faculty to discuss how to make up the
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Lightning struck the 30-foot chimney at Marian Central Catholic High School and the west side of the bell tower at the Woodstock Opera House during a storm the afternoon of Sept. 9. missed days. “We have some things to think about,” DeFrisco said. “We want to do what’s best for everyone.”
Opera House ‘lucky’
In the lightning storm that damaged Marian, the west side of the bell tower at the Woodstock Opera House also took a direct hit. The strike “blew out a good piece of the limestone,” according to Daniel Campbell, managing director of the Opera House. While pieces of debris were obvious, Campbell said, what was not immediately apparent was that some limestone pieces had partially separated from the brick underneath. Inspection of the tower revealed a gap between at least two sections of limestone and the underlying brick. Fortunately, Campbell said, a crew from MTH Industries in Hillside was tuckpointing the Old Courthouse last week on the Square. Masonry workers inserted pins into the loose limestone at the Opera House to hold it in place until a permanent repair could be made. By comparison, Campbell said of
the Opera House, “We’re relatively lucky.” In addition to dislodging a portion of the historic building’s limestone, the strike affected some computers inside, damaged the control panel for the patrons’ elevator at the front of the building, and froze the control box for the outdoor perimeter lights that are on during December. Campbell said that the computers might need to be replaced, and that workers from Otis Elevator were scheduled to replace the elevator’s control panel two days after the strike. The perimeter lights were to remain on until the control box could be repaired, Campbell said. As a precautionary measure, yellow tape has blocked off the entrance to the Opera House and the sidewalk in front of the building. Campbell said that the tape would be down by the weekend, and workers would determine whether a mesh net should be placed around the roof to guard against falling debris. In Campbell’s 20 years at the Opera House, this was the fifth lightning strike on the building, he said. “We dodged a bullet there,” Campbell said.
Downed trees littered Country Club Road, which was blocked briefly Friday morning after a tree fell on the road.
By Larry Lough
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Woodstock School District 200 plans to make students and their families an offer they can’t refuse. By enrolling in a new dual-degree program offered jointly by D-200 and McHenry County College, students will be able to save two years and thousands of dollars in obtaining a college degree. The D-200 Board of Education last week heard about the firstof-a-kind program for McHenry County to allow students to earn both a high school diploma and an associate degree at the same time. “They’re getting their degree,” D-200 Superintendent Mike Moan told the board, “but they’re also getting our teachers.” Moan explained that students pursuing the associate degree would be able to take 80 percent of their classes at Woodstock and Woodstock North high schools, taught by D-200 teachers who hold master’s degrees in the specific areas of study. To complete the program, students must take some classes at MCC over three summers.
Info night Oct. 10
By spending about $1,800 on tuition – about a third of MCC’s normal rate – students can save thousands off getting an associate degree locally – and tens of thousands off the first two years at a four-year university. “We’re really excited about the opportunity for our kids,” Moan said. An informational night is planned for students and parents at 7 p.m. Oct. 10 at both high schools. Under the program, freshmen may apply during October and begin dual-degree coursework the next summer. See DEGREE Page 4
encourage shoppers to carry the reusable bags when they visited retailers, hoping to greatly reduce the use of plastic bags that usually are thrown out.
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‘Tacking Jello to the wall’
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Recycling plastic bags is easy, with collection containers at some local retailers and this box at Woodstock City Hall.
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Asked how she thought the council would react, Schober said, “We expect it to pass.” Part of the thinking behind the bag tax, which must be charged by businesses operating from at least 5,000 square feet, is that the city will be exempted if and when the state levies a statewide fee. That was a provision in the bill that failed in this year’s legislative session. Last year, the city distributed thousands of free canvas bags to households throughout Woodstock to
Police Chief John Lieb told bar owners in April 2018 that he wanted to have a noise ordinance, with specific decibel limits, in force by that summer. But the chief acknowledged that establishing acceptable sound limits was not an easy process. “Sound is a fluid thing,” he said at the time. “It’s about like tacking Jello to the wall.” Nearly a year later, in March of this year, the City Council tabled an “objective noise ordinance” Lieb had presented after his patrol sergeants had spent the previous fall “gathering as much sound-meter data as possible” around the city. Council members said they wanted police to measure sound emissions during summer months, when outdoor music venues are more likely to be active. Extensive sound measures were taken of many sources throughout the city, which led to the ordinance proposing various limits between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m. from different sources. But
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with larger retailers as part of creating the proposed ordinance, which would be effective Jan. 1. Businesses would get 30 percent of the revenue to offset their costs of collecting and reporting income from the fee. Each receipt must note the number of bags a customer uses and the fee paid. The city would puts its share into the Environmental Management Fund “to help cover the expenditures associated with the purchase of the reusable bags distributed to individuals residents in the community,” according to Schober’s report to the council. Earlier this year, the two city commissions working on a bag ordinance – Cultural and Social Awareness, and Environmental – stalled in their efforts when it appeared the Illinois Legislature might enact a statewide bag fee. When that didn’t happen, the two commissions resumed their efforts and, at a joint meeting in August, approved a proposed ordinance that was to be presented to the council Tuesday night. “We did a lot of hard work,” Schober said, “a lot of blood, sweat, and tears.”
in no case should a source emit sound greater than 75 dBA – a sound pressure measurement – as monitored by a city police sound meter from properties around the source. A vacuum cleaner, for examples, emits a noice of about 70; a hair dryer about 80; a lawn mower 90; and a sporting event 105, according to Lieb’s report to the council. A concert, a cause of complaints from neighbors along Route 47 south of Lake Avenue, emits a sound of about 110, but the level dissipates the farther it travels from the source. Woodstock Police report an average of about 350 noise complaints each year – about 2 percent of all the calls they receive. Lieb said last week that several meetings involving city officials, businesses, and interested citizens had taken place to develop a new ordinance. The chief said the new proposal, which is about seven pages long, is based on an ordinance from the Salt Lake Valley, Utah, Health Department. “It’s more robust,” Lieb said of the proposal, “but it’s still simple enough for a small-town police department to enforce.” The chief would not predict whether this latest proposal would be approved by the council, saying only, “It should pass, in my assessment.”
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Have a blast at Challenger open house next month
OBITUARIES Robert W. ‘Dutch’ Steinwehe, 81 Robert W. “Dutch” Steinwehe, 89, of Woodstock, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, at his home in Woodstock. He was born Feb. 15, 1930, in Woodstock to Albert F. and Ida (Lange) Steinwehe Sr. He married Elaine L. Stieg on Sept. 24, 1955, in Woodstock. Dutch was a lifelong resident of Robert W. Woodstock and a Steinwehe longtime member of Grace Lutheran Church. He worked as a tool and die maker by trade for 48 years. He was an ever-faithful fan of the Chicago Bears and Cubs. He was a proud veteran of the Korean War. Following the stock market and morning coffee with the “McDonald Boys” kept him busy during retirement. His devotion to family and friends
First missions run successfully; now public invited in By Larry Lough
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With the first “space missions” successfully completed, Woodstock School District 200 is ready to launch its Challenger Learning Center for public viewing. A public open house for the new center at Olson Elementary School will begin at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8. A D-200 staff open house will precede the public showing, and the regular meeting of the Board of Education will follow at the school at 7. District officials told the board last week that the relocated science education center had successful first missions. “The kids were excited about it,” said Keely Krueger, assistant superintendent for early childhood and elementary education, “and we got good feedback from teachers.” The facility, one of only 40 Challenger Learning Centers nationwide, moved over the summer from Aurora University’s Woodstock Center at Church and Madison streets. Although a commemorative bookmark for the open house resembles an admission ticket, no reservation or ticket will be required to attend the event, said Lynn Mohan, executive assistant to Superintendent Mike Moan. In other business at its Sept. 10 meeting, the board: • Rejected a three-year, $1,530-a-month offer from Comcast as an auxiliary internet services provider and approved an agreement for free through June 30, 2025, with state-funded Illinois Century Network. D-200 uses NIU-Net for its internet connection for day-to-day operations and many student curriculum programs. • Authorized locking in the price of natural gas from Center Point Energy through June 2022. • Accepted a bid to renew the district’s reinsurance policy effective
will be dearly missed. A special thank you to JourneyCare Hospice, whose help throughout his illness will never be forgotten. He is survived by his children, Renee (Brian) Trei of Charlotte, N.C,, and Keith Steinwehe of Woodstock; two grandchildren, Alexander Trei and Nicholas Trei; brothers, Albert Steinwehe Jr., Donald (Marylee) Steinwehe, and Raymond Steinwehe; a sister, Marion Reese; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Elaine, in 2017; and a brother, Edwin “Lefty” Steinwehe. A visitation was held on Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, at the Grace Lutheran Church, 1300 Kishwaukee Valley Road in Woodstock, from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment and military honors followed in the McHenry County Memorial Park cemetery in Woodstock. Memorials may be made in his name to the JourneyCare Hospice, 405 N. Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL 60010. For information, contact the Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home in Woodstock 815-338-1710, or visit slmcfh.com.
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It looks like a ticket, but this souvenir bookmark is only a promotional item. No reservations or tickets will be required when the public is invited to tour the new Challenger Learning Center at Olson Elementary School at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8. Oct. 1 with Optum, the lowest of four bidders. • Hired Steve Miller as the district’s new director of Buildings and Grounds at a prorated salary of $88,000 for the 2019-20 school year. The board last month approved the resignation of Director Kenneth Roiland, effective Sept. 13.
Classes include computer literacy, U.S. history, chemistry, and social media marketing, among others. Moan told the board that he was approached more than a year ago by Clint Gabbard, president at MCC, with the question, “What can we work together on on a higher level?” In a news release, Gabbard said the partnership focused on a mutual desire for student success. “Providing students with the opportunity to learn how to navigate Clint college while at Gabbard the same time completing their degree reinforces MCC’s commitment to being the place to get students to that next step in their educational journey,” he said. While there is no tuition for classes taught at the high schools, class fees might be assessed, according to D-200. Classes taken at MCC will be offered at one-third of the normal tuition, and students who have
financial need may also qualify for a tuition waiver.
‘Fulfilling our role’
The program is designed for students who plan to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree and for satisfying the general education requirements of many universities, particularly those in Illinois. Out-of-state schools might also accept the credits earned. “The more opportunities we provide students to get to that next step – whatever that may be – the more we are fulfilling our role as the community’s college,” Gabbard said in the release. High school staffs are excited about the program, Moan said. “The staff has been amazing,” he told the board. “The response from the staff has been great.” The superintendent explained the program was part of D-200’s effort to give local students a head start toward a college degree. “We want as many opportunities as possible to get that college credit,” Moan said. “If we can knock two years off their student debt, that’s an amazing feat for them.” More information is available at woodstockschools.org/dualdegree or mchenry.edu/dualdegree.
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Fire Runs indicates units dispatched and what was found at the scene. Ambulance calls of Woodstock Fire/Rescue District are reported here in number only.
Charges are only accusations of crimes, and defendants are presumed innocent until proved guilty.
Ambulance calls Sept. 5-11: 64 Fire Runs Sept. 5 1:50 a.m. – 2000 block of North Seminary Avenue, unintentional transmission of alarm; engine 11:13 a.m. – 3700 block of Doty Road, malfunctioning smoke detector activation; shift commander, ambulance, two engines 2:02 p.m. – 100 block of Cass Street, lockout; engine 4 p.m. – 3200 block of Alden Road, traffic accident with no injuries; engine, shift commander, ambulance 4:14 p.m. – 500 block of West South Street, malfunctioning sprinkler activation; shift commander, ambulance, two engines 6:04 p.m. – 800 block of North Madison Street, outside equipment fire; shift commander, two engines, two ambulances Sept. 6 8:58 a.m. – 2100 block of North Seminary Avenue, gas leak (natural or LP); engine, chief
two engines Sept. 9 3:01 a.m. – 800 block of Grant Street, Harvard, assist police or other agency; engine, chief 12:38 p.m. – 2000 block of North Seminary Avenue, traffic accident with no injuries engine, ambulance, shift commander 4:35 p.m. – South and Blakely streets, power line down; engine, shift commander 4:45 p.m. – 1000 block of McHenry Avenue, smoke or odor removal; engine 11:01 p.m. – 1700 block of Woodside Drive, system malfunction; engine Sept. 10 11:51 a.m. – 4600 block of Greenwood Road, malfunctioning alarm system sounded; engine 12:09 p.m. – 500 block of Central Parkway, malfunctioning alarm system sounded; engine 3:23 p.m. – South and Jefferson streets, traffic accident with injuries; engine, ambulance, shift commander Sept. 11 1:28 a.m. – 300 block of North Valley Hill Road, unintentional smoke detector activation, no fire; engine 12:11 p.m. – 1900 block of Bellaire Lane, carbon monoxide incident; engine 5:27 p.m. – Mitchell Street and Ridgeland Avenue, power line down; engine
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■ Timothy R. Atkinson, 31, Woodstock, was arrested Sept. 6 in the 500 block of Central Parkway on a charge of unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and a McHenry County warrant charging failure to appear. Held on bonds of $1,500 and $30,000. Court date Oct. 3. ■ Fidel T. Armendarez, 57, transient, was arrested Sept. 7 in the first block of Church Street on a warrant from Marantee County, Fla., charging two counts of of contempt of court. Bond, court date to be set. ■ Virginia D. Oliver, 54, Woodstock, was arrested Sept. 8 in the 400 block of South Eastwood Drive on a charge of battery. Held on $1,500 bond. Court date Oct. 3. ■ Samuel A. Hewitt, 26, Woodstock, was arrested Sept. 9 in the 100 block of South Seminary Avenue on a charge of battery. Held on $1,500 bond. Court date Sept. 26. ■ Russell D. Disco, 45, Crystal Lake, was arrested Sept. 10 in the 600 block of Lake Avenue on seven counts of computer tampering/altering data. Released after posting 10 percent of $15,000 bond. Court date Oct. 10.
12:44 p.m. – Eastwood Drive and McConnell Road, traffic accident with injuries; engine, shift commander, ambulance Sept. 7 7:38 a.m. – 100 block of East Judd Street, unintentional smoke detector activation, no fire; shift commander, ambulance, two engines 9:55 a.m. – 100 block of East Judd Street, unintentional smoke detector activation, no fire; engine 6:18 p.m. – Union and Dunham roads, Union, traffic accident with injuries; ambulance Sept. 8 6:05 a.m. – 1000 block of Courtaulds Drive, malfunctioning alarm system sounded; engine 6:18 a.m. – 100 block of Johnson Street, malfunctioning alarm system sounded; engine 12:21 p.m. – 3200 block of Lily Pond Road, traffic accident with injuries; engine, ambulance, shift commander 2:35 p.m. – 11400 block of McConnell Road, no incident found upon arrival; ambulance, engine 3:14 p.m. – 1900 block of Sheila St., animal problem/other; engine 6:09 p.m. – 300 block of North Madison Street, unintentional alarm system activation, no fire; shift commander, ambulance,
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Opinion Immigrant’s story as we should tell it
Albert Ideler will be the first to tell you he’s been lucky. As recounted recently in Susan W. Murray’s two-part series in The Independent, the German immigrant’s life involved an unlikely journey to Woodstock, where he is a retired carpenter. Drafted into Hitler’s army at age 16 in 1944, he spent the better part of a year in travel and training, never seeing battle, not even having been issued a weapon. As the war ended, he was chased by the Soviet army before being captured and held in a prison camp in present-day Slovakia.. Released because of his age, he had to make his own way home – 1,200 miles away. When he finally arrived home, the 5-foot-9 Albert weighed only 98 pounds. What luck he had survived that year! He made his way to U.S. shores before joining his sponsor in Chicago, in the great American Midwest, where, luckily, more than 25 percent of the population is of German ethnic heritage. Albert was made welcome despite having just arrived from Germany, which had been a threat to the world just a few years before. With his carpentry skills, he found construction work in the healthy post-war economy without suffering from anti-German sentiments he might have expected. But then, as luck would have it, American politicians had moved on to a different enemy with which to frighten citizens – the godless communists from the Soviet Union. Albert and his wife, Leni, built a house in Woodstock, worked hard, and won the respect and affection of their neighbors. Curious, isn’t it, that many immigrants today – at least those of color – are met with such suspicion, even the vast majority who work hard and don’t run afoul of the law. It’s disheartening to see such good citizens – even those with exemplary service in the U.S. military – deported or forced to live under the constant threat of deportation – unlucky pawns of political scare tactics. We wonder how many Albert Idelers are among those immigrants, people who contribute more than they take in our economy and communities, far more than is generally known or appreciated. Of his own life, Albert observed, “Everyone should be so lucky.” Shouldn’t they, though.
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Looking for answers after being denied a tax rebate
I have tried to get a straight answer from McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks, or any of the board members noted below, on why we were excluded from a rebate to McHenry County taxpayers regarding the excess of funds for the Valley Hi Nursing Home. We had applied online for the rebate after friends told us about the online application. We were denied access to the online form because we were no longer residents of McHenry County in 2019. The rebate applied to homeowners who paid their 2017 tax bill in full, which we had done. We sold our home in 2018 and moved just over the border into Wisconsin. When I started inquiring on June 1, several different times, as to why there was an exclusion if the homeowner no longer lived
in McHenry County in 2019, I was told via email by Mr. Franks that it had to do with a state law. When I questioned him on this via email, he advised me to contact the Illinois Legislature for more details. I then contacted Steven Reick, state representative covering the city of Woodstock, and Jack Franks’ replacement, as to what state law Mr. Franks was referring to. Mr. Reick kindly researched my question and his answer was: “The Illinois Department of Revenue spoke with the McHenry County Chief County Assessment office, which informed us that it was the county resolution and not a state law that provided for the requirements to receive a rebate. “The McHenry County website which explains the rebate somewhat inaccurately references an Illinois Fiscal Responsibility Act, which allows local governments
to establish Surplus Funds like the one created for the Valley Hi property tax rebate program. The Fiscal Responsibility Act does not, however, have any restrictions regarding eligibility. As the McHenry County Assessor’s office explained, it was the County that set parameters as to eligibility. Therefore, it appears that it was the County that disallowed homeowners in such as yourself the ability to receive a rebate.” I have received no answer from Mr. Franks or any McHenry County Board member regarding this inquiry. I am sure they hope I will just go away. I suspect that since I am no longer a voting Illinois homeowner, my concerns no longer count for anything. I am asking for help or at least for someone to shed some light on this unfair exclusion. We were residents of McHenry County for Continued on next page
schools and at the district office. They also can be obtained by calling 815-338-8200. Schedules of events can be found on school websites or by asking the children and youths you would like to follow.
you’re still alive.” Nature offered several shows last week, but I think we’ve had enough for now – especially enough rain.
Support the young ones
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Two years ago, Jim and I hosted two young girls and a chaperone when the African Children’s Choir performed in concert at our church. Next week, we will be sharing our home with three boys and one of the chaperones because the choir – the 50th in 30 years – will be in Woodstock for two concerts Sunday, Sept. 22. This year, there are about 25 children, and most of them are from Uganda. Your first opportunity to hear them will be at 10 a.m. at Woodstock Assembly of God, 1201 Dean St. The second concert will begin at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian, 2018 N. Route 47. The concerts are free. The children are really young – 6, 8, 10 or so. They are wonderful and polite and have beautiful voices and tremendous energy. The concerts will combine traditional hymns with African cultural sounds. Consider yourself invited. Cheryl Wormley is publisher of The Woodstock Independent. Her email address is c.wormley@thewoodstockindependent.com.
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26 years and feel we should not be treated so unfairly. Thanks for any assistance you might lend. Susan Weiler Genoa City Wis.
Greater housing density can lead to more crime
In a previous letter to the editor, I stated many concerns about the Founder’s Crossing Development
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project. Since then, I interviewed a previous owner of one of Mr. [Kenneth] Rawson’s past developments. He stated that initially he was satisfied with his “starter” home until the foundation cracked. He did say, however, that the primary reason for his leaving was that after properties changed owners, his neighborhood became too dangerous to raise his family. It is an accepted theory that when you have a dense population in a confined space, crime rates increase. Even though the Founder’s Crossing project is marketed as a
family-friendly community with median-cost housing, to statistically have a potential high crime area two blocks from downtown is unacceptable. We must look toward the future, especially considering the current rate of foreclosures in Woodstock and the possible repercussions of an economic change. To make your voice heard, citizens should attend the next Plan Commission meeting on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. at City Hall.
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My husband, Jim, and I were spectators at a high school golf match, an eighth-grade girls volleyball match, two club soccer games, and a recreation-league baseball game last week. Some were in Woodstock, but we also traveled to Crystal Lake and Northfield. Attending youth events – sports, music, theater, art, etc. – supports the young ones among us. Those of us spectating also benefit, because we witness youthful energy, talent, commitment, and teamwork. And, we have the opportunity to rub elbows with other spectators and attendees. I think it’s safe to say most youth events are free to spectators, and the price when tickets are sold is usually only a few dollars. Woodstock School District 200 offers a First Class Pass for residents of the community who are 60 or older. Holders of the pass are admitted free to nearly all events in District 200 schools. Passes are available at all of the
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With all the lightning, thunder, and rain last week, I considered writing about what causes the first two. After doing a bit of research, I realized any explanation would take far more space than is allocated for this column. More to the point, I didn’t understand what I read well enough to pass it along. What I do know is that last week it seemed as if we where having four nights of nature’s Fourth of July Fireworks – only it was the second week of September, not the first week of July. I wasn’t in Woodstock when lightning struck the Opera House and Marian Central Catholic High School around 4:30 p.m. Sept. 9. But I’ve heard plenty of reports of the extreme brightness of the flashes and the deafening sounds of the strikes. As an adult, I enjoy watching electrical storms from the safety of a building or car. I tried my best to stay awake and watch Thursday’s storm, starting with the nearly constant skybrightening flares of light about 10:30 p.m. that were followed by gentle rumblings of thunder – more like the sound of a snare drum than a big bass drum. As the storm intensified, it put on quite a show of nearby lightning strikes and booming and reverberating thunder. As a child, I didn’t like watching lightning brighten the sky, and the sound of thunder was totally unsettling. My dad’s counsel when I was awakened by the sounds of nature trying to equalize electrical fields was, “Listen for the thunder. If you hear it,
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Jaime Atadero is a senior at Marian Central Catholic High School. She is the daughter of Jennifer and Arsenio Atadero, Algonquin. “Jaime is one of the most positive, energetic, and dedicated students I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. She humbly challenges herself to be the best she can be always,” said Kelly Hiton, her guidance counselor. Jaime is on high honor roll and achieved first place at the Academic Challenge regionals. She is a member of the math team, the academic challenge team, and National Honor Society. She took part in the spring musical, and Jaime is involved with the Saint Margaret Mary Youth Ministry. When asked who inspires her, Jaime said, “I credit my leaders in SMMYM for opening my eyes to a bigger picture and to a joyful way of living by leading by their own example. My best friends, Susan Lim and Connor Blaz, they motivate me to be a better person everyday.” When asked what makes her feel successful, Jaime said, “Everyone has different definitions of success. I am working towards my own definition of success which is striving for holiness. In other words, being the best person I can be! Am I successful? Focus on today, let tomorrow come and then we’ll see.”
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In nine years, program grows to 700 students By Kevin Lyons DISTRICT 200
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Eight years ago, Fiona Frawley was among a handful of fourthgraders who picked up her bow and became one of the first students in the orchestra program in Woodstock School District 200. Other students weren’t interested in playing the bass, which towers over many children that age, but Fiona embraced the challenge. While she developed her bass prowess over the years, the District 200 orchestra program grew exponentially – and continues to grow. There are 355 elementary school students in orchestra this school year, nearly 200 at the middle school level, and more than 160 players in high school. “We are all working super hard to create an amazing program and experience for our students,” said Lyndra Bastian, orchestra director at Woodstock High School and Creekside Middle School. “I think total we are teaching about 700 kids this year between the four of us.”
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Lyndra Bastian, orchestra director at Woodstock High School and Creekside Middle School, teaches in a packed classroom at the high school. More than 700 Woodstock School District 200 students participate in the orchestra program, which began nine years ago.
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Now a senior, Fiona will be among the orchestra program’s first graduating class next spring. She hopes to follow in the footsteps of her mentor Bastian and become a high school orchestra teacher – and someday a professor of music theory. Fiona said she wasn’t surprised by the explosive growth of the orchestra program, which she credits to the quality of the District 200 staff. “It’s the teachers,” she said. “I’ve worked a lot with Ms. Bastian, but I’ve worked with all of the other teachers, too. They’re something else. They truly care about their students. “I think the elementary students are seeing how fun orchestra is and how much the students above them are all loving it.” Woodstock orchestra students have traveled to New York and
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Jillian Forbes, elementary orchestra director for Woodstock School District 200, teaches new orchestra students about the parts of a viola during a class at Dean Street Elementary School. More than 300 elementary students across the district participate in orchestra. performed with musicians at Lincoln Center. Last year, the orchestra program brought the internationally acclaimed pop cello group Break of Reality to perform at WHS.
This year, high school orchestra students will visit Florida in October to perform for critically ill children at “Give Kids The World,” and attend a clinic at a recording studio on Disney
Stacie Savittieri, orchestra director at Woodstock North High School and Northwood Middle School, said she was incredibly proud to be part of the program and see the amazing growth, particularly in the last year. “The students and families are truly the heart of this program,” Savittieri said, “and we are forever grateful for their continued support.” Bastian attributed much of the rapid growth at the elementary school level to orchestra director Jillian Forbes, who teaches more than 300 students at five of District 200’s elementary schools, and Cara Fulcher, who teachers at one. The elementary program has brought more than 80 students into the program over the past two years. “We all are very passionate about what we do,” Bastian said, “love working with our students, and are excited to see where the program continues to go.”
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Music is a big part of the 24th annual Harvest Fest Saturday on the Square. Arlo Lafond, 5, from Crystal Lake, enjoys a harvest favorite, corn on the cob.
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The Woodstock Fine Arts Association will kick off its 2019-20 Creating Living Series Oct. 17 with “The Hamilton Effect,” featuring Miguel Cervantes, the actor who portrayed Alexander Hamilton in the national tour of “Hamilton – The Musical” in Chicago. The presentation, sponsored in part through a grant from the Community Foundation of McHenry County, features the actor’s poignant personal journey and the effect the musical has had on him and the world at large. “The Creative Living Series offers audiences the opportunity to engage their interests and expand their horizons about our society and culture,” said Mary Ellen Prindiville, president and member of the Creative Living Committee. Continued on Next page
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At Sunday’s third annual Mexican Independence Day celebration, churros were a popular treat for the large crowd. Festive dress, music, dancing, and fun (right) were key to the event on the Square, sponsored by Hispanic Connections.
Welcome to my brand spanking new column, Showverse! I’ll be bringing you news, reviews and dates for theatrical and entertainment news around Woodstock each month. I’ve been involved in local theater productions for nearly 15 years as an actor, producer, and director. In that time I’ve seen amazing growth in the sophistication and artistry of our community theater productions; so, if you’re looking for an alternative to being glued to your television or device screens, go out to dinner and see a local Jeff production. Cook You won’t be Showverse disappointed!
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The Woodstock Fine Arts Association promotes cultural activities for the enjoyment, education, and participation of people and groups of all ages. The Creative Living Series is the longest, non-university-based lecture series in the country. Other speakers in this season’s Creative Living Series will entertain audiences with stories about the collaboration of Lennon and McCartney, take them behind the scenes with a Caldecott Medal Winner, share theater staging challenges and their solutions from a MacArthur genius grant recipient, and take them on the artistic journeys of a glass artist and a Netflix reality show judge. Tickets to “The Hamilton Effect” are available at the Woodstock Opera House box office, or you can order online at woodstockoperahouse.com
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year there were two separate theater companies staging shows at the Opera House each year? The Woodstock Musical Theatre Company and Town Square Players have combined into the all-new Theatre 121, and their inaugural production, “Mamma Mia,” opens this October! “Mamma Mia,” which features the music of ABBA, was nominated for five Tony Awards and a Grammy. You can catch the magic yourself Oct. 4-20 at the Woodstock Opera House. “‘Mamma Mia’ is a show that will tickle your taste buds,” Artistic Director Barry Norton said. “Donna and her daughter Sophie will take you on a roller-coaster ride of emotions as well as having a great time with friends reminiscing about the past. What’s the name of the game? Find out. Come join us on our island for a Super Trouper time!” Tickets are available at the Woodstock Opera House box
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Here is a list of upcoming events at the Opera House. Hope to see you there! September 20 – “Frankenstein” – Cinema Experience 21 – Dancing with the Courthouse Stars October 4-20: “Mamma Mia,” the musical 17: Creative Living Series: Miguel Cervantes That’s my report for this month. Thanks for reading! Jeff Cook is a writer, actor, and director who has been involved in the local theater scene for more than a decade. He lives in Crystal Lake with his wife, Karen, and their dog, Gordy.
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Theater fundraiser offers seat plaques at Arts Center
Adopt-A-Chair Program is being sponsored by the Woodstock North High School Theater Department to give families and community members a way to celebrate a child’s success, promote a business, honor a family member, or congratulate a graduate. For a donation of $100 to the Theater Department, a message will be engraved on a small brass plaque that will be attached to the arm of a chair in the Woodstock North Performing Arts Center. Each donor will also be recognized in playbills at all programs and will receive two complimentary tickets to the Nov. 8 performance of “Magic Tree House: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens.” Orders must be received before Oct. 11 to have the plaque in place for opening night. For more information, email Shannon Martin at scwelcome@yahoo.com or Sue Lewis at slewis@wcusd200.org.
Free concert will benefit Student Success Fund Two Woodstock bands, Double Standard and Good Things, will perform Friday, Sept. 27, as part of “Listening for a Cause,” to support the Student Success Fund at McHenry County College. Donations will be accepted at the free concert, which will begin at 6:45 p.m. at the Listening Room at Dole Mansion, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. A cash bar and free snacks will be available. The Student Success Fund awards up to $500 to MCC students who are in need of emergency funds to help them stay in school.
Free ‘Star Party’ planned Oct. 5 at Marengo Ridge A public “Star Party” at Marengo Ridge Conservation Area is planned for Oct. 5 by the Northwest Suburban Astronomers and the McHenry County Conservation District. Visitors are urged to arrive by 6:15 p.m. that day at 2411 N. Route 23, just north of Marengo, where NSA members will show the planets Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus; various star clusters; and the Andromeda Galaxy. According to a news release, participants should dress for evening and bring a flashlight covered with red plastic (red light helps preserve everyone’s vision ), as well as insect repellent. People may bring their own telescopes or binoculars. There is no cost and no registration.
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Workers remove a gasoline tank from the former Gas Depot at 131 Washington St., across from the Metra station. The work last week was preparing for turning the former service station into office or retail space, according to the property’s developer, Pete Messman. Messman said he was in talks with potential tenants for the space. Once Messman knows who his clients will be and their needs for the inside layout, he will work with his brother, architect Jerry Messman, on a design to take to the city. Messman said preliminary testing had revealed some contamination from the gas tanks around the pump island. Eagle Environmental has done additional testing, and Messman will have results in a couple of weeks. Messman said he would work with the Illinois EPA on any necessary remediation. “It’s moving along,” said Messman, who expects a second phase of the project in the city’s historic district will be an expansion of the existing space, while preserving the character of a 1930s or 1940s service station.
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Transactions filed in the McHenry County Recorder’s Office from June 14 to 20 . ■ Residence at 13234 Hickory Lane, Woodstock, was sold by Elm Street Homes LLC, El Segundo, Calif., to Dens J. Greinke, Woodstock, for $205,000. ■ Residence at 209 Fieldstone Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Kristopher D. Jensen, Spring Hill, Tenn., to Dennis C. Tibbitts, Woodstock, for $270,000. ■ Apartment building at 216 E. South St., Woodstock, was sold by Chicago Title Land Trust Co., Woodstock, to Keelindslo Properties LLC, Crystal Lake, for $115,000. ■ Residence at 804 Northampton St., Woodstock, was sold by Kristy Portell, Woodstock, to Jennifer Lin Bustos, Woodstock, for $160,000. ■ Residence at 897 St. John’s Road, Woodstock, was sold by Terry M. Figard, Woodstock, to Joshua J. Beveridge, Lake in the Hills, for $184,000. ■ Residence at 769 Victoria Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Estate of Laurie A. Nolan, Fox River Grove, to Gaylene Stomberg, Woodstock, for $91,000. ■ Residence at 926 Wheeler St., Woodstock, was sold by Estate of Roxann L. Giblin, Woodstock, to Eduardo Galindo, Lake in the Hills, for $117,500. ■ Residence at 3705 Schuette Drive, Wonder Lake, was sold by Paul Velazquez, Woodstock, to Joshua J. Mock, Wonder Lake, for $277,000. ■ Residence a 9020 Acorn Path, Wonder Lake, was sold by Grant R. Gardiner, Monticello, Ind., to Donald and Sandra Zeek, Wonder Lake, for $62,500. ■ Vacant land at 3200 Raycraft Road, Woodstock, was sold by Daniel J. and Jacqueline M. Lalor, Woodstock, to Scott Hensley, Genoa, for $76,500.
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Sidewalk reconstruction will put a new walkway along Cass Street in front of Ethereal Confections’ new location at Cass and Throop streets. The $10,000 project was underway last week. It will include electrical work and removal of the city’s last concrete lightposts along Cass. That new walkway will be complemented by a $22,000 project for new street lighting in front of the business, which announced on Facebook Sept. 12 that it would be out of its current Benton Street location in 10 days.
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The McHenry County Historical Society presents “Victoria Woodhull: The First Female Presidential Candidate” at noon Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Society’s museum (6422 Main St., Union). Portrayed by Lauren Szady, Woodhull was an activist for women’s rights and labor reform. She ran for president of the United States in 1872 under the Equal Rights Party. Admission at the door: $8 members; $10 nonmembers. Call 815-923-2267 for more information. Don Peasley Photo Collection, McHenry County Historical Society
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Medicare will be the topic of a meeting in Woodstock next week sponsored by state Sen. Craig Wilcox, R-McHenry. Wilcox said experts would be available to answer questions during the session from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, in City Hall, 121 W. Calhoun St. Issues of eligibility, coverage, and enrollment will be discussed.
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Rodeo makes a return
The two-day rodeo will be held at the McHenry County Fairgrounds, marking a return to Woodstock after nearly a decade break for the Big Hat Rodeo Co. “I live in Hebron; Gina lives in Woodstock,” Calzavara explained. “So we really wanted to do something locally. With the new grandstands, the McHenry County Fairgrounds was the perfect place to hold our [fundraiser] rodeo.” Patriotism is a priority for Calzavara. “My grandfather had come over from Italy and worked in Libertyville,” she said. “He later brought his wife and two children here. When my uncle was learning to read, his
Sheriff, Safe Kids to host open house on Saturday The public is invited to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Open House from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the sheriff’s office, 2200 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock. The free event is hosted by the sheriff and Safe Kids McHenry County.
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Cowboy bareback riding is one of the seven events to be presented by the Big Hat Rodeo Company for the America’s Heroes Pro Rodeo Sept. 20 and 21 at the McHenry County Fairgrounds. teacher used to give him Western paperbacks – and he became fascinated with rodeos and the life of a cowboy. “So this little Italian boy ran out west, and when he returned, he persuaded his father to put on a rodeo… in Libertyville.” Ninety-nine years later, the Calzavara family still produces rodeos. As an Italian immigrant family, the value of American freedom is strong, so they are ready to do something for the men and women who protect those freedoms.
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Rodeo and hard work are a way of life for the LeFevour family of Woodstock. Rick LeFevour Sr. and his son Rick LeFevour Jr. are part of America’s Heroes Pro Rodeo. LeFevour Sr. has been in the rodeo business for 40 years with Big Hat
Rodeo. Well-known in the rodeo scene as a bareback horse rider from Chicago, he made a name for himself under the tutelage of the nine-times world champion Casey Tibbs. Retired from bareback riding, LeFevour Sr. owns and performs at Midwest Stunts. He and his wife, Gina, now help to produce rodeos for Big Hat Rodeo Co. The cowboy blood runs deep. The LeFevours’ son knew from an early age that he was interested in horses and all things cowboy. “I grew up in the rodeo scene,” LeFevour Jr. said. “I rode horses, went west to help out at ranches and riding for the brand. Then I came back and helped with rodeos, setting up, tearing down, pulling gates, and caring for the animals.” The graduate of Marian Central Catholic High School found a rodeo Continued on Next page
Local, state and federal health officials have been involved with a quarantine on McHenry County jail inmates exposed to mumps, according to a news release. The County Health Department said six cases of the contagious viral disease had been diagnosed at the jail. In recent years, mumps outbreaks have occurred in schools, colleges, and camps, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Mercyhealth nursing fair scheduled for Woodstock Mercyhealth will host four Nursing Continuing Education Fairs, including one in Woodstock, in October. The events are intended for area high school juniors and seniors in local communities who are pursuing a career in nursing. Sessions at Mercyhealth Woodstock will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, in the conference room. For details, visit MercyNursing.info or call Sheila Pavich at 262-245-2250 or spavich@mhemail.org.
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Patriotism, honoring veterans, and supporting both active-duty military and first responders had been on the hearts of Woodstock resident Gina LeFevour and Big Hat Rodeo Co. stock contractor Lenora Calzavara when they decided to host America’s Heroes Pro Rodeo at the McHenry County Fairgrounds. “We wanted to give back,” Calzavara said of the rodeo being held this weekend. “We looked at various organizations, and the Gary Sinise Foundation by far had the best charitable numbers. The organization has an incredible reach.” The foundation is well-known for its support of veterans and first responders with programs that help build adaptive housing for disabled veterans, support caregivers, give children of fallen service members positive experiences in a supportive environment, and educate through a living library at the National World War II Museum. The organization seeks to help heal, strengthen communities, support first responders, and build bridges between those who serve and the local community, and Calzavara and LeFevour knew this was a perfect match.
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team at Colorado State University, and quickly, LeFevour Jr. had found his way. “I met Tyrell Smith,” he said. “He is a bronc rider – the guy I probably look up to the most in this sport.” From there, he learned from Smith and competed on the amateur and pro circuits. A stuntman like his father, LeFevour Jr. will compete in saddle bronc riding at America’s Heroes Pro Rodeo. “It will be great to compete in my hometown for the first time,” LeFevour Jr. said. “I have a lot of family and friends coming.” The new grandstands have drawn renewed local excitement “I am looking forward to the energy in Woodstock,” LeFevour Jr. said. “There aren’t a lot of opportunities locally to ride saddle bronc. I’ve heard it explained that bull riding is like a fist-fight; you are constantly fighting the entire ride. Saddle bronc riding is like a dance. It is about the fight, but it is also about the finesse and the timing. “With all the events, it is going to be a great rodeo,” LeFevour, Jr. said. “It will be exciting for the crowd. … And because we are doing this for the military and first responders, it is going to be even better.”
Team roping is on the lineup for America’s Heroes Pro Rodeo. Army Sgt. First Class Benjamin Booher, who is stationed at the Illinois National Guard Armory in Woodstock, will compete in the timed event along with his teammate Ed Schuld. Booher joined the Army National Guard just out of high school, was deployed to Iraq in 2005, and has been active duty ever since. Currently a Readiness NCO overseeing Armory recruits, Booher said he “prepares the men and women physically, administratively, and mentally for military basic training and beyond.” As a career military serviceman, he knows the importance of organizations such as the Gary Sinise Foundation because he recognizes the effects of deployment and understands post-traumatic stress disorder. He found an outlet for himself – in the rodeo. “I grew up around horses,” Booher said. “I knew they could be very healing, and I bought a horse about four years ago. I enjoy trail rides as a stress reliever and team roping does the same for me.” The mental skill needed as well as the physical skill keep his mind focused. “I’m looking for a top-three
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Called the most dangerous eight seconds in sports, bull riding is one of the seven events to be featured at the America’s Heroes Pro Rodeo. finish,” Booher said. “This is the closest I’ve come to competing close to my hometown, and I’ve worked here for so long, this feels like home.” He explained that the rodeo family is overwhelmingly supportive of the military and first responders. “They show great respect for the American flag, play the national anthem,” Booher said. “They appreciate the people who defend their freedom to let them do this. So, for me to be able to compete in this arena for this cause, it just tops it off.”
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Because of the LeFevours’ extensive work on the TV show “Chicago Fire,” LeFevour Sr. said the cast of the show was putting their names behind this event. “Some actors and stunt crew might be there. They are all very supportive.” “They are constantly trying to give back,” LeFevour, Jr. said. “I think they all have a lot of respect for first
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■ Plans were moving forward for a new 27,000-square-foot post office on Country Club Road across from the McHenry County Fairgrounds. The new post office would replace the current one downtown on Johnson Street. ■ The Woodstock High School girls swim team defeated Crystal Lake South High School 43-33 to extend its dual meet record to 6-0. In the meet, the 200yard medley relay team of Becky Wagenaar, Natalie Faes, Lita Chidester, and Erica Amundsen cut two seconds off the school record. ■ Enrollment in Woodstock School District 200 was on the rise, with 3,997 students, an increase of nearly 200 over the previous year.
25 years ago – 1994
■ Mexican Independence Day was celebrated with music and dancing on the Square. ■ Bob Anderson, of Wonder Lake, and the Concerned Taxpayers for Integrity in Government announced they would appeal the McHenry County Electoral Board’s decision to remove a referendum on township government from the November ballot.
20 years ago – 1999
■ Woodstock resident Chris Schauer won the Triumph of the Human Spirit Award from Centegra Health System and the McHenry County Chambers of Commerce for “positive contributions,” “overcoming personal disabilities,” and “inspiration to us all.” ■ District 200 reported 5,217 students had enrolled for the 1999-2000 school year, an increase of 54 students over the previous year.
15 years ago – 2004
■ With supervision from the Illinois State Fire Marshal, four holding tanks were removed from the ground at the former Woodstock Die Cast site near the northwest corner of Clay and First streets. ■ Marian Central Catholic High School students Emily Elsenbast, Alex Gottenmoller, Emily Slatter, and Sharon Speaker were named National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists.
10 years ago – 2009
■ District 200 was set to receive $2 million in grants, including an alcohol abuse reduction grant from the U.S. Department
of Education of $989,397 for its Fresh Start program. ■ Woodstock Musical Theatre Company was ready for a four-weekend production of “Breaking Legs” at the Woodstock Opera House. Kathie Comella directed the comedy. Janie and Lou Czarny were production coordinator and tech coordinator, respectively. Mary Beth Brown provided backstage support. ■ The WHS varsity football team handed Huntley High School its first loss of the season, 27-24, in double overtime. Scott Rausch’s 27-yard field goal was the gamewinner. Quarterback Logan Kunzie and Rausch combined for the Streaks’ two second-half touchdowns.
5 years ago – 2014
■ A letter to the editor from Woodstock resident Jim Saska suggested the Old Courthouse on the Square would be a good building to house the Chicago Baseball Museum that was in need of a permanent home. “I’m sure that it would have a tremendous impact on the Woodstock area from an economic standpoint,” he wrote. He proposed the city contact the museum and “pitch the idea.” ■ Seven District 200 students who participated in the Northwood Middle School Challenge Corps FIRST LEGO League robotics team helped to create the peace park at Woodstock’s Dick Tracy Way Park on Lake Avenue. The peace park was the students’ way of thanking the community for providing financial support for their trip to the FIRST LEGO League Open European Championship in Germany. The city of Woodstock and Bull Valley Garden Club collaborated on the project.
1 year ago – 2018
■ During his “state of the city” presentation, Mayor Brian Sager told Woodstock Chamber of Commerce and Industry members that services for the homeless could be moved out of downtown Woodstock in about a year. ■ Four city officials appeared before the District 200 Board of Education to discuss a new tax increment financing district that would replace the expiring TIF district. The representatives from the city assured the board members that, although state law narrowly defines the use of TIF funds, the city would work with the school district to offset school expenses determined to have been caused by TIF-prompted residential development.
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18 WEDNESDAY WOLF OAK WOODS WORKDAY 8930 Route 120 9 a.m. to noon conservmc.org
MEMORY MAKERS STORYTELLING GROUP Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 9:30 a.m. 815-338-0542 woodstockpubliclibrary.org Led by Joy Aavang
WORLD FILM NIGHT
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 6 p.m. 815-338-0542 “The Charmer” will be shown.
FRIDAY FUN DAYS
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. All day woodstockpubliclibrary.org
19 THURSDAY SENIOR ACTIVITIES Dorr Township 1039 Lake Ave. 10:30 a.m. Lunch - $5 donation 815-338-0125
414 W. Judd St. Noon to 1 p.m. woodstockkiwanis@gmail.com
MURDER & MAYHEM BOOK CLUB Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 7 p.m. 815-338-0542
20 FRIDAY
ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 4 to 5 p.m. Call or text 815-503-2819 to confirm location woodstockpubliclibrary.org
DEAN STREET ANNUAL FAMILY FUN FAIR
Dean Street Elementary School 600 Dean St. 4 to 7 p.m.
AMERICA’S HEROES PRO RODEO
McHenry County Fairgrounds 11900 Country Club Road 7 p.m. Children 4 and younger free; Age 5 to 11 $8 in advance, $10 at the gate; Age 12 and older $12 advance, $15 a the gate; veterans or current military with ID: $10 bighatrodeo.com
21 SATURDAY
WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET
GRIEF SHARE Conway Center St. Mary Church 312 Lincoln Ave. 2 to 3:45 p.m. 815-338-3377
Woodstock Square 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org
KIWANIS WOODSTOCK MEETING Woodstock Public Library
HABITAT RESTORATION Boger Bog 2399 S. Cherry Valley Road 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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YONDER PRAIRIE WORK DAY
Yonder Prairie 1150 S. Rose Farm Road 9 a.m. to noon conserveMC.org
READ TO A DOG
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 2 p.m. woodstockpubliclibrary.org
ESPN LIVE BROADCAST WITH LANCE BRIGGS Offsides Sports Bar & Grill 680 South Eastwood Drive 5 to 9 p.m. 815-334-8700
AMERICA’S HEROES PRO RODEO
McHenry County Fairgrounds 11900 Country Club Road 7 p.m. Children 4 and younger free; Age 5 to 11 $8 in advance, $10 at the gate; Age 12 and older $12 advance, $15 a the gate; veterans or current military with ID: $10 bighatrodeo.com
22 SUNDAY YONDER PRAIRIE WORK DAY
Yonder Prairie 1150 S. Rose Farm Road 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. conserveMC.org
MOMS ON A MISSION 5K FOR TURNING POINT Emricson Park 1313 Kishwaukee Valley Road 7:30 a.m. runsignup.com
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23 MONDAY
SENIOR ACTIVITIES Dorr Township 1039 Lake Ave. 10:30 a.m. Lunch - $5 donation 815-338-0125
GRIEF SHARE
Grace Fellowship Church 200 Cairns Court 6 to 8 p.m. 815-337-6510
GRIEF SHARE
ATROCIOUS POETS
Conway Center St. Mary Church 312 Lincoln Ave. 2 to 3:45 p.m. 815-338-3377
Ethereal Confections 113 S. Benton St. 7 p.m. Atrociouspoets.com
27 FRIDAY
24 TUESDAY
WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET
FRIDAY FUN DAYS
COFFEE AT THE CAFÉ
ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. All day woodstockpubliclibrary.org
Woodstock Square 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org
Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. 1 p.m. For senior citizens bvidales@woodstockil.gov 815-338-4363
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 4 to 5 p.m. Call or text 815-503-2819 to confirm location woodstockpubliclibrary.org
OPEN CRAFT HOUR
WNHS HOMECOMING
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 7 p.m. woodstockpubliclibrary.org
Woodstock North High School 3000 Raffel Road Parade through Woodstock Square 1:30 p.m. Varsity football game 7 p.m.
D-200 BOARD MEETING
Woodstock High School Learning Resource Center 501 W. South St. 7 p.m. 815-338-8200
25 WEDNESDAY WOLF OAK WOODS WORKDAY 8930 Route 120 9 a.m. to noon conservmc.org
26 THURSDAY
Resurrection Catholic Church
28 SATURDAY
WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET Woodstock Square 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org
30 MONDAY GRIEF SHARE
Grace Fellowship Church 200 Cairns Court 6 to 8 p.m. 815-337-6510
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We welcome all to join us at our Mass times: Saturday at 5:00 pm & Sunday at 8:00 am and 10:30 am.
We, the members of the Resurrection Catholic Church, are a prayerful, loving community formed by the Holy Spirit, striving to be a sign of the Gospel values of Jesus Christ: justice, truth and love.
ORIGINAL OPEN MIC
Oct. 12, 8 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. jazzonthesquare.com $15
MUSIC
Sept.19, 7 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. 815-338-5164 $5 donation
Sept. 20, 8 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. jazzonthesquare.com $5
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WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET Woodstock Square 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org
COFFEE AT THE CAFÉ Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. 1 p.m. For senior citizens bvidales@woodstockil.gov
Sept. 22 10 a.m. at Woodstock Assembly of God, 1201 Dean St. 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 2018 N. Route 47 africanchldrenschoir.com
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Sept. 27, Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. offsquaremusic.org $3 donation
FIRST SATURDAY MUSIC Oct. 5, 7 p.m. Unity Spiritual Center of Woodstock 225 W. Calhoun St. $3 donation offsquaremusic.org
STAGE LEFTOVERS Oct. 9, 7 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. 815-338-4363
WOODSTOCK CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Hall 121 W. Calhoun St. 7 p.m. 815-338-4300
2 WEDNESDAY WOLF OAK WOODS WORKDAY 8930 Route 120 9 a.m. to noon conservmc.org
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SENIOR ACTIVITIES
‘FRANKENSTEIN’ - A LIVE THEATRE CINEMA EVENT
SECOND SUNDAY CONCERT
Potts & Pans Steelband Oct. 13, 3 p.m. Culture, Arts and Music 1039 Wanda Lane $10, free for children younger than 6 pottsandpans.com
MOVIES
‘RENT’ THE MOVIE
Sept. 18, 7 p.m. Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. $5 woodstockoperahouse.com
‘LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS’ THE MOVIE Sept. 18, 7 p.m. Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. $5 woodstockoperahouse.com
CAFÉ COMEDY NIGHT
Sept. 28, 8 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. $10 operahouse@woodstockil.gov
‘MAMMA MIA!’
Presented by Theatre 121 Oct. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 8 p.m. Oct. 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 2 p.m. Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. Adults: $29 A seating, $26 B seating; students and senior citizens: $27 A seating, $24 B seating woodstockoperahouse.com
MAGIC
MAGIC AT THE CAFÉ
Oct. 5, 1 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. $10 operahouse@woodstockil.gov
SPOKEN WORD
LECTURE
SPOKEN WORD CAFÉ
CREATIVE LIVING SERIES
Sept. 21, 7 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St.
Miguel Cervantes - “The Hamilton Effect” Oct. 17, 10 a.m. Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. $25 woodstockoperahouse.com
DANCE
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4 FRIDAY
Dorr Township 1039 Lake Ave. 10:30 a.m. Lunch - $5 donation 815-338-0125
1001 McHenry Ave. Varsity football game, 7:30 p.m
FRIDAY FUN DAYS
5 SATURDAY
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. All day woodstockpubliclibrary.org
GRIEF SHARE Conway Center St. Mary Church 312 Lincoln Ave. 2 to 3:45 p.m. 815-338-3377
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COMEDY
Sept. 20, 7 p.m. Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. $18 adults, $15 students and senior citizens woodstockoperahouse.com
WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET Woodstock Square 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org
ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB
Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. 7 p.m. Free operahouse@woodstockil.gov
Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 4 to 5 p.m. Call or text 815-503-2819 to confirm location woodstockpubliclibrary.org
MARIAN HOMECOMING Marian Central Catholic High School
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on AUGUST 28, 2019 An Assumed Name Business Certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk in McHenry County, IL under the following business name and address, and setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting business known as: WOODSTOCK SCREEN PRINTERS located at 319 PLEASANT ST WOODTOCK, IL 60098. Owner Name & Address: GAIL WATSON 319 PLEASANT ST WOODSTOCK, IL 60098 and DENNIS SCHULTZ 7410 HAWTHORNE AVE WOODBRIDGE, IL 60517. Dated: AUGUST 28, 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent September 11, 2019, September 18, 2019) L10866
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on SEPTEMBER 4, 2019 An Assumed Name Business Certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk in McHenry County, IL under the following business name and address, and setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting business known as: ALLSTAR JIG GRINDING located at 1310 COBBLESTONE WAY, WOODSTOCK IL 60098. Owner Name & Address: KURT W. JOHNSON 3808 DOTY ROAD, WOODSTOCK IL 60098 and JORGE GARCIA 534 KIMBALL AVE., WOODSTOCK IL 60098. Dated: SEPTEMBER 4, 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent September 11, 2019, September 18, 2019) L10871
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NOTICE OF CHANGE TO DBA CLOSING THE BUSINESS File # 16431 Public Notice is hereby given that on OCTOBER 1, A.D. 2009, a Certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County IL concerning the business known as FETCH PET CARE OF N MCHENRY COUNTY located at 3535 TWIN OAKS DR WONDER LAKE IL 60097 which certificate sets forth the following change: CLOSING THE BUSINESS in the DBA thereof: CLOSING OF BUSINESS LOCATED AT 3535 TWIN OAKS DR WONDER LAKE IL 60097, OWNER: SUZANNE M CASHIN. Dated: 9 day of SEPTEMBER. A.D., 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent September 18, 2019) L10872
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 An Assumed Name Business Certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk in McHenry County, IL under the following business name and address, and setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting business known as: KOR ELECTRIC CO. located at 4401 BAYVIEW DR. CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014. Owner Name & Address: MICHAEL KORANEK 4401 BAYVIEW DR. CRYSTAL LAKE, IL. 60014 and MICHAEL JAMES KORANEK 726 SAVANNAH CRYSTAL LAKE, IL. 60014. Dated: SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent September 18, 2019) L10873
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Notice of Self-Storage Please take notice Red Dot Storage 6 - Woodstock located at 2105 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock, IL 60098 intends to hold an auction of the goods stored in the following units in default for non-payment of rent. The sale will occur as an online auction via www. storageauctions.com on 10/3/2019 at 9:30 am. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Diana Dulberg Unit #918; Leslie Irocky Unit #316; Darryl Allen Unit #605; Phill Faurot Unit #803. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. (Published in The Woodstock Independent September 18, 2019) L10874
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Notice of Self-Storage Please take notice Red Dot Storage 78 - Woodstock located at 740 Washington Rd., Woodstock, IL 60098 intends to hold an auction of the goods stored in the following unit in default for non-payment of rent. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storageauctions. com on 10/3/2019 at 9:30 AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. Andrew Pacocha Unit #066; Paul Kleven Unit #262. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details. (Published in The Woodstock Independent September 18, 2019) L10875
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SHELLEY HOMER, Plaintiff vs GARY HOMER, Defendant Case Number 19DV344 NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, GARY HOMER, defendant, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the office of the McHenry County Clerk of Court, McHenry County Government Center, 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Room 136, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, on or before October 25th, 2019, A JUDGEMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. /s/KATHERINE M KEEFE (Clerk of the Circuit Court) Shelley Homer P O Box 14 Woodstock, IL 60098 847-323-0986 (Published in The Woodstock Independent September 18, 2019) L10876
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 An Assumed Name Business Certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk in McHenry County, IL under the following business name and address, and setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting business known as: DOMINICS PLUMBING located at 443 W WASHINGTON ST, MARENGO IL 60152. Owner Name & Address: MICHAEL D HURON 443 W WASHINGTON ST, MARENGO IL 60152. Dated: SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent September 18, 2019) L10877
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NOTICE OF CHANGE TO DBA ADDITION OF NAME File # 19556 Public Notice is hereby given that on SEPTEMBER 13, A.D. 2019, a Certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County IL concerning the business known as TODAY NAIL SPA located at 2204 N RICHMOND RD MCHENRY IL 60051 which certificate sets forth the following change: ADDITION OF NAME change in the DBA thereof: LUC CONG TRAN 1615 PLEASANT AVE MCHENRY IL 60050. Dated: 13 day of SEPTEMBER. A.D., 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent September 18, 2019) L10878
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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on AUGUST 28, 2019 An Assumed Name Business Certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk in McHenry County, IL under the following business name and address, and setting forth the names and addresses of all persons owning, conducting and transacting business known as: H.O.P.E. MECHANICAL located at 1823 KINGS GATE LN CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014. Owner Name & Address: TITUS MIELKE 1823 KINGS GATE LN CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014. Dated: AUGUST 28, 2019 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent September 11, 2019, September 18, 2019) L10865
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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY-IN PROBATE Case No. 19PR000281 In the Matter of the Estate of LINDA HAURI Deceased CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of LINDA HAURI Of: HEBRON, IL Letters of office were issued on: 8/26/2019 to: Representative: MARK HAURI 10605 OKESON RD. HEBRON, IL 60034 whose attorney is: GAFFNEY, JOHN W. 67 N. AYER ST. STE 101 HARVARD, IL 60033 Claims against the estate may be filed within six months from the date of first publication. Any claim not filed within six months from the date of first publication or claims not filed within three months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditor, whichever is later, shall be barred. Claims may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court at the McHenry County Government Center, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois, 60098, or with the representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to his attorney within ten days after it has been filed. /s/KATHERINE M KEEFE (Clerk of the Circuit Court) (Published in The Woodstock Independent September 11, 2019, September 18, 2019) L10868
NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, RICHARD BARRY NIENBURG, defendant, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and my name be returned to Fruin and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the office of the McHenry County Clerk of Court, McHenry County Government Center, 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Room 136, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, on or before October 10, 2019, A JUDGEMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. /s/KATHERINE M KEEFE (Clerk of the Circuit Court) Vicki Fruin-Nienburg 2617 Hawthorn Rd. Marengo, IL 60152 208-340-8858 (Published in The Woodstock Independent September 11, 2019, September 18, 2019) L10869
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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22nd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of Eric Jeffery Bradford-Ambrose Case No. 19MR773 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Eric Jeffery Bradford-Ambrose to the new name of: Erica Hollie Bradford The court date will be held on October 15, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at 2200 N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock, McHenry County in Courtroom # 201. Dated at Woodstock, IL, August 27, 2019 /s/Eric Jeffery Bradford-Ambrose (Published in The Woodstock Independent September 11, 2019), September 18, 2019 L10864
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Dycus tackles safety position for Aurora U.
It was a game that Casey Dycus, a Woodstock North graduate, and the Aurora University Spartans could easily get fired up for. Everyone was, as Aurora University topped St. Norbert College, a Midwest Conference team ranked 25th in the country among NCAA Division III teams, 50-40. “I was really amped up and ready to get the season started,” Dycus said. “With it being Dan my first ever Chamness game at safety, I The College did not entirely Report expect to lead the defense in tackles, although it is always my goal. We have a great defense that has been put together. When we all do our parts, great things happen, and they did on Saturday.” Dycus finished with a teamleading 13 tackles (six solo). He broke up one pass and was in on a tackle for 1-yard of loss.. He not only led the team in total tackles, but assisted tackles as well. “We treated Casey them like any Dycus other team,” said Dycus, referring to St. Norbert. “It was a test for sure and showed us we can be great when we play to our potential. Whether the opponent is ranked or not, we come to win every Saturday. We are all striving to make this a memorable season for Aurora.” Jake Schmitt (Woodstock) had two tackles (one solo) as his college team, the University of Wisconsin-Stout, lost a 14-7 decision to St. John’s University. Wisconsin-Stout is 0-1.
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Mary Kobler (right) is escorted into the gym by Alyssa Wickersheim (left) and Cadence Klasek for a fundraising volleyball game in her honor. (Above) Mary shares high-fives with the team after the victory over Richmond-Burton.
Players unite to support ex-teammate North’s Amann gets 1,000th kill during fundraiser game By Sandy Kucharski
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In the fall of 2018, incoming freshman Mary Kobler tried out for the Woodstock North Thunder girls volleyball team, and she made it. She began practicing with the team, but a few weeks into practice she began to suffer headaches and often sat out. By November, her teammates learned that Mary had been diagnosed with large cell anaplastic medulloblastoma, a brain tumor. Her plans to play volleyball – as well as everything else in her freshman year – were put aside to focus on treatment. Debbie Amann and other WNHS volleyball team moms wanted to do something for Mary, but they weren’t sure how to approach it because of their concern for Mary and her family’s privacy. But when Debbie saw Mary in the spring, she said, “It hit me. We need to help this girl.”
Play paused for a moment Sept. 11 as the team acknowledged WNHS senior volleyball player Brooke Amann’s 1,000th kill with gold balloons indicating 1K. The Thunder went on to defeat Richmond-Burton 2-0.
She turned to her daughter, senior Brooke Amann, her teammates, and some of the other volleyball moms, and they decided to do something early in the 2019 season. With a modest financial goal and no idea how the event would be received, they made plans for the #mary-strong event, also referred to as the Gray Out since everyone would be encouraged to show their support by wearing gray. The girls made signs and designed T-shirts to sell, and the community pulled together. Even the team they would face that night, Richmond-Burton, held fundraisers so they might contribute. Emotions ran high as teammates escorted Mary into the packed gymnasium to “Fight Song” by Rachel Platten, and she joined the team on the bench. Mary’s mom shared a video outlining Mary’s story that has included three surgeries since December, chemo, radiation, and now physical and occupational therapy. “I didn’t know how big it was going to turn out. It just blossomed,” said Debbie Amann, the parent organizer of the event. “It couldn’t have gone any better.”
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Debbie said they raised thousands in donations, sponsorships, and gifts. Mary is fortunate to be surrounded by a very positive and supportive family. They said she has plans to return to school in October.
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As if the evening didn’t hold enough emotion, the game was paused toward the end of the first set for a spirited celebration when WNHS senior Brooke Amann scored her 1,000th career kill. By the time she was in her sophomore year, Brooke recognized this 1,000-point goal was within her reach, and she has been working toward it for the past two years. When it became evident this could become a reality the evening of the Gray Out, Brooke told her mom, “I don’t want this to take away from Mary’s night.” But the achievement was even sweeter with her former teammate joining in the celebration. At the end of the match, Mary was presented with a game ball, and she presented Brooke with a game ball, as well.
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Senior Eli Woodson uses fancy footwork to pursue the ball Sept. 11 when the Streaks hosted conference rival Marengo. Woodson scored one goal in the Streaks’ 6-0 victory. WHS soccer is 8-0 overall, 2-0 conference.
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NN SCOREBOARD NN BOYS SOCCER Woodstock ■ Sept. 9 Woodstock beat Johnsburg 8-0 at home. ■ Sept. 11 Woodstock won 6-0 over Marengo.
Runners face early conference matchup WHS, WNHS teams showcase talent at KRC Jamboree By Sandy Kucharski
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Woodstock and Woodstock North high schools’ cross-country runners got an early-season opportunity to match up against their con-
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WHS freshman Emma Meiners makes a strong run for the finish line followed closely by WNHS senior Amber Elliott in the girls race of the KRC Jamboree hosted by WNHS Sept. 12 at Emricson Park.
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WHS junior Oscar EscorzaMagos scored two goals against Marengo Sept. 11 for a 6-0 Streaks victory.
■ Sept. 14 Woodstock lost at Timothy Christian High 2-1. Woodstock North ■ Sept. 11 Woodstock North lost to Richmond-Burton 3-2 at home. Marian ■ Sept. 11 Marian Central lost to St. Viator 5-1. ■ Sept. 14 Marian Central traveled to Benet Academy, losing 5-0. GOLF ■ Sept. 10 Woodstock co-op lost to Belvidere North 171-202. ■ Sept. 11 Marian Central lost at home to Prairie Ridge 158-179. GIRLS TENNIS ■ Sept. 10 Woodstock lost at home to Johnsburg 4-3. ■ Sept. 11 Woodstock North won 5-2 against Johnsburg. ■ Sept. 14 Woodstock North took first place at the Crystal Lake Central Quad.
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WNHS runners move in a pack on the course at Emricson Park early in the boys race Sept. 12. Pictured (from left) are junior Ethan Creighton, senior Brandon Long and sophomore Michael Rank. ference rivals when North hosted the Kishwaukee River Conference Jamboree Sept. 10 at Emricson Park. There was one girls and one boys race, with no separate division for
junior varsity. WHS senior Shannon Kosinski topped the girls race, finishing in 21 minutes, 48.8 seconds. Kosinski said she thinks about her former teammate and friend Kylie
Hagamann, who graduated in 2019 and is running Illinois State University this season. She has some personal goals set for the season and said, “I’m super-excited about our team and some of our new girls.” North’s Meghan McCann (junior) was second, finishing in 22:28.7. North’s Frank Dudzik (sophomore) won the boys race in 17:37.9. “I’ve been training hard this summer,” Dudzik said. “I don’t have much natural ability, so I make up for it by working hard.” Blue Streak sophomore Jack Hansen finished third in 17:49.9. The teams will meet again Oct. 5 at the Savage Invite at Niles West High School.
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Woodstock North ■ Sept. 11 Woodstock North topped Richmond-Burton 2-0 at home. CROSS-COUNTRY ■ Sept. 14 Woodstock girls and boys competed in a 61-team cross-country invite held in Peoria. Woodstock boys finished 20th. Blue Streak Jack Hansen medaled, finishing 34th out of 506 runners. Woodstock girls came in 30th.
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Blue Streak runner Jack Hansen (pictured Sept. 10 at Emricson Park) medaled in the First to Finish invite in Peoria.
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This week in football ... MARIAN 3-0 overall, 1-0 ESCC Sept. 13 at home WIN: 21-0 over Marian Catholic Up next: The Hurricanes will travel to St. Viator, playing at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20.
the scoreboard. Hernon ran in a 4-yard touchdown to push the score to 14-0 at the half. In the third quarter, Hernon once again found room to run, scoring on a 7-yard rush. Marlon Pomili was 3-for-3 on PATs.
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The Hurricanes shut out East Suburban Catholic Conference rival Marian Catholic 21-0. Brendan Hernon completed a 59-yard touchdown pass to Tom Novakowski in the first quarter to get on
Marian junior Joe Cimino carries the ball Sept. 13. Marian’s cheerleaders (left) show their spirit at halftime.
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Sept. 13 away WIN: 61-9 over Norwood High School
LOSS: 41-14 to Hope Academy Hope Academy, Chicago, got on the board early, leaving the Blue Streaks trailing the entire game. Two costly turnovers allowed the score to creep further out of reach. In an attempt to rally, the WHS defense came up with several good stops in the third quarter, but the team was unable to capitalize on those stops. Michael Purkey scored on a 1-yard quarterback sneak in the second quarter, and he later connected with Nate Archambeau for an 18-yard touchdown pass in the second half. Up next: The Streaks will host Woodstock North in the Crosstown Challenge at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at Larry Dale Field.
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VOLLEYBALL Rachel Giustino (Marian Central Catholic) finished with two doubledoubles in the Troy University Invitational. The Murray State University senior had 22 kills and 16 digs in one of Murray State’s victories, a 3-2 triumph over Jacksonville University. She hit .296 in the contest. Her other doubledouble came in the 3-1 triumph over the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, as she had 14 kills and 13 digs. In the 3-0 loss to Troy University, she finished with 19 kills, eight digs and a .235 hitting percentage.
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Alex Kaufmann (Marian Central Catholic), also a Murray State senior, had 14 digs and two service aces against Chattanooga. She also finished with seven digs and two assists in the other win and six digs in the loss. Murray State is 2-4. Georgia Wicker (Woodstock) had 19 assists and 17 digs as her college team, Daemen College, downed Urbana University 3-2. The junior also had 20 assists and six digs in a 3-2 loss to Mercyhurst College. In the 3-0 blanking of Ursuline College, Wicker had 12 assists. Daemen is 2-1. Lauren Hanlon (Marian Central Catholic) helped Xavier University down College of William and Mary at the Xavier University Tournament,
The Thunder traveled to Norwood High School, Norwood, Ohio, and dominated the Indians with a commanding 61-9 win. Elijah Pena led the team with 123 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Colin Zinn, Andrew Pena and Cole Brey each added a touchdown as well in the victory. On the defensive side, Bryce Nolan had a fumble recovery for a touchdown, and the defense held Norwood to 31 total rushing yards. Up next: The Thunder will face the Blue Streaks in the Crosstown Challenge at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at WHS.
which was held in Cincinnati, Ohio. Hanlon, who hit .588 in the contest, had 10 kills and two block assists. Xavier lost to the University of Akron (3-2) and Wright State University (3-0) in the tournament. In the five-game loss to Akron, Hanlon had 11 kills, five block assists and two digs. She had four kills and two digs. Xavier is 3-3. SOCCER Jose Tolentino (Woodstock) and Caleb Warmbier (Woodstock), both Rockford University freshmen, have earned varsity time. Tolentino, a defensive player/midfielder, has started four games and played in all six games. Warmbier, a defensive player, has played in all six games as well and made two starts. Rockford is 3-3.
CROSS-COUNTRY Kylie Hagmann (Woodstock), an Illinois State University freshman, finished 43rd in the University of Iowa Hawkeye Invitational. The Illinois State harrier finished the 4,000-meter race in 15 minutes, 38.2 seconds. Team scores were not kept. Isabella Mazzanti (Woodstock North) finished 35th at the Coe College hosted Kohawk Relay and Chase. The outing took place at the Noel Ridge Park Cross-Country Course in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The University of Dubuque senior finished the 5,000meter run in 22 minutes, 43.8 seconds. As a team, Dubuque took fourth with 95 points. Loras College took first with 25 points.
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