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Woodstock seems close to winning historic tax credits deemed essential to remodeling the Old Courthouse and Sheriff’s House for commercial and civic tenants. City Planner Darrell Moore told the City Council last week that recent communication from state and federal officials was encouraging. “We think the historic tax credits are well in hand to be approved imminently,” he said.

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Those credits are considered key to attracting a developer who would prepare the historic buildings for use by – at this point – an expanded Public House restaurant, extension of Ethereal Café from across Cass Street, an ice cream shop, and space for programs of the Woodstock Public Library. Moore told the council in January that the interior restoration would be financed with a $3.8 million bond issue and about $1.4 million in historic tax credits. The $340,000 annual payment on the 15-year bond would be divided between revenue from tenants (about

$215,000) and tax increment financing funds ($125,000). The city also will have used about $4 million in TIF money to stabilize and rehabilitate the exterior of the 19th century buildings.

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But that good news got scant notice by council members, who spent more time talking about the design of the rear entrance – modern or traditional – to be built off Throop Street to house a new lobby, elevator, and See COURTHOUSE, Page 2

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Fall decorates the parking signs in the parking lot of the Woodstock Public Library during the annual twoday plant sale last weekend of the Friends of the Woodstock Public Library.

Business aid to extend into fall By Larry Lough

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Steps the city has taken to help Woodstock businesses during the coronavirus pandemic – including emergency loans, street closings, and outside dining accommodations – will continue well into October. The City Council last week was

reluctant to concur with a staff recommendation to pull the plug on the lending program, even though the city saw no applications in August for the loans of $5,000 apiece. Of the $500,000 set aside for the program, the city has granted 55 loans totaling $225,000, most of it in the first two months after the money was made available in late March. Six applications

were rejected. City staff suggested the $225,000 remaining be returned to the capital improvements fund for other projects. But Councilwoman Wendy Piersall found support for her argument that in the cold-weather months ahead, the business loans – especially for restaurants – could be an option “to get them See BUSINESS, Page 3

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What is your preference for the new Throop Street entrance to the Old Courthouse and Sheriff’s House – traditional or modern? Woodstock City Council members are divided.

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stairwell to service both buildings. The council was divided 4-3, with the majority favoring a more modern glass wall over a brick-and-glass construction with windows that would be more consistent with the historic character of the buildings. But then Councilman Jim Prindiville reconsidered after listening to the discussion. “I’d be happy to change my thinking on this,” he said, moving his preference to the more traditional look. The only thing council members seemed unanimous about was that they didn’t like a third option prepared by Studio GWA, the new name for the firm of architect Gary W. Anderson of Rockford. That option, prepared since the council last reviewed drawings in April, was eliminated from further consideration.

Mayor Brian Sager summarized the consensus on rejecting the ultra-modern look on grounds of both aesthetics and cost – the $349,000 price tag was twice what the other options would cost.

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With the council divided over a design, Sager suggested that Moore take the design issue to the Old Courthouse and Sheriff’s House Advisory Commission and the Historic Preservation Commission. But like the council, both bodies were split when they reviewed the drawings in May. Moore told the council that neither of the two remaining options would put the tax credits at risk. He said the drawings had been reviewed by the Illinois State Preservation Division and the National Parks Service, which monitors remodeling of buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. “They saw no concerns of their part

about going with a very modern or very traditional [design],” Moore told the council. “They believe any option presented would work.” In an interview the day after the meeting, Moore said “the general interest remains” in the project among the businesses that submitted proposals for use of the buildings. “I’m not looking for a hard commitment at this point,” he said about the uncertain future of the business climate amid the pandemic. “But all of the prospective tenants retain an interest in going forward.” He expects approval from the federal agency soon, which will allow the formal application to the state, which will announce tax credits in December. With a plan and a strategy in place, Moore said, the matter will then go to the City Council, probably in January. “The council will decide if we’re really ready to move forward,” Moore said, considering the economic climate and the city’s investment in the project.

That state project is at least a couple of years away, Mayor Brian Sager has said, but it will include a 10-foot hiking/biking path along the east side of the highway. A similar 10-foot multi-use path would be built from Route 47 and South Street, around Raintree Park, and along the Union Pacific tracks into the downtown area. The path showed up recently in a proposal for apartment construction on the former Die Cast factory site north of the train depot. That project includes green space and a park area along the tracks where the path would lead. The trail grant was discussed Aug. 19 during a special meeting of the city’s

Transportation Commission. The project was presented by Garrett Anderson, the city’s director of Economic Development, and Terry Willcockson, the city’s grant writer. Money from the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program could be available, with the city contributing no more than a 20 percent match. That project also could include widening the sidewalk eastward from the Route 47 path to connect with the regional Prairie Trail Path along U.S. 14, which connects to McHenry County College, Crystal Lake, and beyond. Funding for the engineering study could come from the city’s tax increment financing district.

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New trail would link 47, downtown By Larry Lough

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Woodstock has its eye on a $2 million grant that could pay for most or all of a new 1.3-mile hiking-biking path that would connect a widened and improved Route 47 to the downtown. The City Council last week approved spending $103,500 for an engineering study by the same Elgin firm, Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, that developed plans for this year’s $8 million program to resurface city streets. “I really think that will be a great asset to the community,” Councilman Gordie Tebo said, “especially when they get Route 47 done.”

Because of the lack of rain in August, the fall hydrant flushing schedule in Woodstock will be delayed by three weeks. This year’s rescheduled threeweek fall hydrant flushing schedule will begin Monday, Sept. 21, and conclude not later than Friday, Oct. 9, according to a news release. August’s precipitation was reported to be 4 inches below average, the release noted, and no measurable precipitation was in the local 10-day forecast. While lawns are turning brown and water demand is up, Public Works reported it wants to reserve water for emergencies and not tax the system by flushing hydrants. Falling temperatures and more rain will reduce demand. Public Works will also permanently move its fall flushing schedule to late September in coming years to avoid conflicts with seasonal drought conditions, the release said. Call 815-338-6118 with any questions or concerns.

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Overdose death leads to drug arrests of two

Two people are due in court this week to face charges involving the drug overdose death of a Woodstock woman. According to a news release, Anier L. Rose-Stovall, 22, and Deshawn T. Ingram, 23, were arrested in connection with the death of Jessica N. Decker, 35. The arrests followed a search of the suspects’ Woodstock home, which reportedly discovered “various amounts and types of suspected narcotics.” Police found Decker at a home in the 500 block of East Calhoun Street on Aug. 20 when they and the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District were called to the scene. According to the release, evidence of suspected narcotics use was found at the home. Decker was taken to an area hospital, where she died.

significant snowfall could hit by then. After it was reported the final downtown Farmers Market was scheduled for Oct. 24, Mayor Sager instructed staff to use discretion in shutting down the in-street dining the week of Oct. 25. The city normally takes down the Benton Street boardwalk in mid-October.

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Outside dining on Benton Street will continue a couple of weeks past the normal mid-October closing of the boardwalk, which was not put up this year to allow the street to be closed for more tables. “Do we have to bring [the tables] in at all?” Piersall asked. But Jeff Van Landuyt, director of Public Works, said snow removal would

require the city reclaim the streets. A city staff report suggested a date of Nov. 1 for removing the tables, but some council members feared a

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Council members also were not eager to end the practice of closing streets and on-street parking areas where the city has set up tables for restaurants to serve customers who are still reluctant to eat inside amid COVID-19 concerns. Benton Street has been closed north of Judd Street behind several bars and restaurants to allow tables – many repurposed from city parks – to be set up in the street for outside dining. Parking spaces have been used for tables along Dean Street next to Double Yolk Café and Calhoun Street in front of BBQ King. “We should stretch it out as long as possible,” Councilman Darrin Flynn said.

As a final measure, council members agreed to continue closure of a block of Cass Street on Saturday nights for live music in front of Ethereal Café and Winestock. The council earlier had approved the closure through Labor Day weekend, but popularity of the move – with both patrons and businesses – led the city to extend the Saturday closing from 6 to 9 p.m. Councilwoman Lisa Lohmeyer noted the “public response was great” to the program of extending outside dining in the downtown area. Piersall also asked about trick-ortreating on the Square this year. “I’d say the answer to that will be no,” City Manager Roscoe Stelford said. But he reported the staff was looking at a plan to allow costumed youngsters to walk single file through the Recreation Center for Halloween. “We’re still working on that,” Stelford said.

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through the winter.” Finance Director Paul Christensen said it was not urgent that the money be returned to the CIP budget. “It’s not crucial we get the money anytime soon,” he said. “Certainly, we can wait.” Mayor Brian Sager suggested the loan program remain in place and be reviewed by the council in March.

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■ Roberto Jorge A. Castaneda-Diaz, 39, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 22 in the 500 block of Meadow Avenue on two counts of domestic battery. Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set. ■ Krista D. Longerman, 42, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 23 in the 1200 block of Lake Avenue on a charge of retail theft. Bond $100. Released on personal recognizance. Court date Sept. 24. ■ Gregory J. Zeller, 22, Carpentersville, was arrested Aug. 23 at U.S. 14 and Route 47 on charges of improper lighting and driving with suspended license. Bond $2,500. Release with notice to appear. Court date Sept 17. ■ Samantha I. Escobar, 22, Lake in the Hills, was arrested Aug. 24 on U.S. 14 near Route 120 on charges of speeding and driving with license suspended. Bond $2,500. Released with notice to appear. Court date Oct. 15. ■ Angel D. Holland, 23, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 25 in the 500 block of Washington Street on a DuPage County warrant charging failure to appear. Bond $3,000 plus $75 fee. Released on personal recognizance. Court date Sept. 25. ■ Lyndsey R. Bryan, 20, Wonder Lake,

was arrested Aug. 26 in the 1700 block of West Halma Lane on a charge of domestic battery. Taken to jail. Bond and court date to be set. ■ Luis Quintero, 24, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 25 in the 2400 block of Bridgewater Drive on a McHenry County warrant charging failure to appear. ■ Carice P. Reed, 29, Chicago, was arrested Aug. 26 in the 1200 block of Lake Avenue on two counts of domestic battery. Taken to jail. Bond and trial date to be set. ■ Enrique Cruz, 32, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 26 in the100 block of West Calhoun Street on charges of failure to signal when required and driving while license suspended. Released after posting 10 percent of $2,500 bond. Court date Oct. 15. ■ Karl F. Natschke, 32, Lake Geneva, Wis., was arrested Aug. 26 in the 300 block of North Madison Street on charges of driving with one headlight and no valid driver’s license. Bond $2,500. Released on personal recognizance. Court date Oct. 15. ■ Isaiah R. Dunn-Vigo Gomes, 25, Woodstock, was arrested on charges of no front license plate and driving with license suspended and two McHenry County warrants charging failure to appear. Held on $30,000, $3,000, and $2,500 bonds. Court date Oct. 2 ■ Victor Bernal, 30, Woodstock, was

arrested Aug. 27 in the 700 block of McHenry Avenue on a charge of criminal trespass to land. Bond $100. Released on personal recognizance. Court date Sept. 24. ■ Sampson F. Jones, 20, Richmond, was arrested Aug. 27 on U.S. 14 near Dean Street on charges of speeding and unlawful possession of cannabis by driver. Bond $2,500. Released on personal recognizance. Court date Oct. 16. Court dates Sept. 10 and Oct. 1. ■ 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. ■ Female juvenile, 17, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 30 on U.S. 14 near Doty Road on charges of speeding 40+ over speed limit and squealing/screeching tires. Bond $2,500. Released on personal recognizance. Court date Nov. 5..

McHenry County Sheriff’s Office ■ Andres Carbajal-Bernal, 28, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 25 on charges of aggravated driving under

the influence/accidental death, driving under the influence/alcohol, driving under the influence of drugs, driving under the influence/alcohol/drug, driving under the influence with bloodalcohol content of 0.08 percent, driving with suspended license, and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. ■ Edward S. Williams, 50, Wonder Lake, was arrested Aug. 25 on charges of domestic battery/bodily harm and domestic battery/physical contact. ■ Zachary J. Kay, 27, Wonder Lake, was arrested Aug. 29 on a charge of domestic battery/physical contact. Charges are only accusations of crimes, and defendants are presumed innocent until proved guilty.

Woodstock Fire/Rescue District EMS calls for Aug. 27-Sept. 2: 62 Fire Runs Aug. 27

4:29 a.m. – 10200 block of U.S. 14, outside equipment fire; engine 8:07 a.m. – 1800 block of Powers Road, unintentional smoke detector activation, no fire; ambulance, engine, shift commander 10:44 a.m. – 2100 block of Lake Avenue, unintentional alarm system activation, no fire; engine 11:40 a.m. – 100 block of Shannon Drive, outside equipment fire; engine

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The north side of the Woodstock Square showing a portion of the old bandstand and F. W. Woolworth Company, is pictured in 1968.

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100 block of South Eastwood Drive, unintentional transmission of alarm; truck 11:57 a.m. – 300 block of Christian Way, unintentional smoke detector activation, no fire; truck, shift commander 1:54 p.m. – 1100 block of Walden

Oaks Drive, defective elevator/no occupants; truck, ambulance, engine, shift commander Aug. 29

12:22 p.m. – 500 block of South Eastman Street, Harvard, cover assignment/ standby; ambulance 1:09 p.m. – 2500 block of Country Club Road, power line down; truck Aug. 30

6:47 a.m. – 700 block of Hickory Road, arcing/shorted electrical equipment; engine 4:36 p.m. – 100 block of Grove Street, unintentional transmission of alarm; truck 4:48 p.m. – 300 block of South

Madison Street, gas leak (natural or LP); engine Aug. 31

8:47 a.m. – 1500 block of Bull Valley Drive, carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO; truck 11:50 a.m. – 100 block of Lawrence Avenue, lockout; engine Sept. 1

4:03 p.m. – 16000 block of State Line Road, Harvard; public service assistance; engine 4:54 p.m. – 1400 block of Commons Drive, smoke or odor removal; engine Sept. 2

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Street, forest/woods/wildland fire; engine, shift commander, tender, truck, utility pickup 7:54 p.m. – 2000 block of Willow Brooke Drive, malfunctioning alarm system sounded; engine, ambulance, shift commander, engine

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2:35 p.m. – 800 block of Butterfield Road, smoke/odor removal; engine 3:44 p.m. – 500 block of North Madison Street, no incident found on arrival; truck 4:32 p.m. – 200 block of Dean Street, lockout; truck

became married in 1953, and she would become a homemaker and mother of four children: Ronald (Linda) Peterson, Byron, Linda (Steve) Winkelman, and Duane Peterson. After the children became older, June worked for many years at Westwood School in the kitchen at lunch time. In addition, June has eight grandchildren: Benjamin, Odessa, Lydell, Eric, Carl, Andrew, Brian, and Laura. She also has 11 greatgrandchildren along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins. June loved gardening, attending county fairs, and traveling with her family. She

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June Pauline (Busch) Peterson, 92, of Woodstock, passed away on Sept. 2, 2020, at her home. She was born on June 3, 1928, in a farm house on Alden Road in Alden, Ill. She was the only child of Amos and Orillia Busch (Reese). Upon graduation from Walworth High School, June attended Milwaukee Business Institute in Milwaukee, Wis. June would work at both Starline Corp. in Harvard and also at a bank in Rockford. Her love, however, was farm life. While working in Rockford, she met Chester Peterson, a farmer in Woodstock. They

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was a faithful member of Grace Lutheran Church. She loved her church friends and was a part of Naomi Circle for many years. Visitation will be held Sept. 8, 2020. from 9 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m. at Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock IL 60098. Burial will be at McHenry County Memorial Park cemetery in Woodstock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 1300 Kishwaukee Valley Road, Woodstock, IL 60098. For more information, contact the Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock, at 815-3381710, or visit slmcfh.com.

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“COVID Free” was the goal of long-term care facilities in Woodstock after dealing with a rash of infections to their residents and staff along with more than two dozen deaths during May and June. But during August, despite all of their cleaning and precautions, they found they were not so free of the disease, reporting new positive tests for the novel coronavirus and three more deaths. No more evidence was really needed that we won’t be the ones to determine when this pandemic is over; the virus will do that. On the other end of the age spectrum, Marian Central Catholic High School began its academic year on Aug. 17 with plans for five full days a week of in-school instruction at its Woodstock campus, ensuring families that all due safety measures were being taken to keep staff and students safe. But two weeks into the academic year, after two staff members and three students had tested positive, Marian moved to remote learning until at least Sept. 14. The McHenry County Board of Health will have a voice in the exact return date. “We want to be as safe as humanly possible,” Marian Superintendent Mike Shukis told The Independent. “We are responsible, and we understand that [this virus] is awful, real, and extremely painful. We know that people are fearful. We understand and are responsive to that.” Awful, real, and extremely painful. Yet too many people continue to minimize the risk and even question the medical experts who continue to warn us of the dangers of this virus we don’t completely understand. Their willingness to believe kooky conspiracy theories and “alternative facts” is baffling. While we know not everyone will contract the disease, and nearly all will survive it, the newness of this disease means we don’t really know what long-term damage to the lungs and other organs the virus leaves behind when people are “cured,” even young victims. While people who succumbed to the virus ranged in age from their 50s to their 90s, McHenry County health officials recently reported the largest group of new infections has occurred in people under 30. As the national death toll approaches 200,000 – and we prepare to enter the real flu season – we need to renew our focus on minimizing the spread of the coronavirus. Wearing masks. Wash hands.Watch social distancing. For everybody’s sake.

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Wearing a mask – ritual or habit? The other day I knelt to tie my running shoe. While I knotted the laces in probably less than 20 seconds, my mind was somewhere else – so far away that when I finished, I was mystified by how unconsciously I had performed that simple task. I wondered how many times I had inserted my foot, straightened the tongue of the shoe, tightened the laces, crossed them, made a loop on one side, twisted the opposite lace over, under, and through that loop, and pulled the bow appropriately tight. Writing about the process now is so much more difficult than doing it, and I still wonder how many times I had to complete that process before it became a ritual. By the way, I first thought that tying my shoe was an acquired habit – until I learned that a HABIT is something done repeatedly for the sole purpose of performing the action itself; for example, biting fingernails. On the other hand, a RITUAL is an act done repeatedly with a purpose outside of the action itself; for example, genuflecting in a cathedral or snapping on a seatbelt

in a car. I now understand that tying my shoe wasn’t done just to bend down and manipulate the laces. It was an act performed so that Jan I could safely walk outside to Bosman mow my lawn. Guest Columnist I have a perfect story to tell you to illustrate that very point. A friend of mine, Carol Seeman from Crystal Lake, left a Super Bowl party in February 2018. She was in a hurry to get out the door, so she didn’t take the time to tie the laces on her tennis shoes. Or maybe the laces on one shoe came undone. Carol doesn’t exactly remember. But, she walked into the frigid night just fine, drove home, and exited the car in her garage. On the short traipse across the garage floor and up one step into her house, she tripped on an untied lace, fell against the wall of the garage, and ended up with 17 stitches in her head. The bruising

on her face made her look as if she’d lost a match to Muhammad Ali. Failure to perform a ritual she had undertaken religiously scores of times almost cost her her life. To repeat, a ritual is done in full awareness and for a specific goal. A habit is just a routine, an action completed step by step, the same way each time – an end in itself, like picking at a scab. I don’t know how many times it takes a practicing Catholic to genuflect, ritualistically, before entering a pew – an act performed not to practice bending a right knee but rather to show reverence or honor to the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. A Catholic friend of mine said, “Most times I’m aware of what I’m honoring, ... but sometimes, I do the act by rote.” I don’t know how many times it took me to buckle my seatbelt, ritualistically, when I slid into my car. But I do know that in the past when I sat down on the leather seats at a movie theater, I found myself reaching for a belt. That’s how ingrained the seatbelt ritual

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had become. Once again, a ritual is designed to be performed, nearly automatically, but ever conscious that the act has a higher goal than the act itself. In the seatbelt example, buckling up is designed to keep me from harmful movement in the case of an accident. And so, I know, here we go again. As one of my grandchildren said, “Do we always have to talk about COVID-19?” But I am wondering when everyone will accept the ritual of mask wearing without slinging verbal assaults, shaming others, or lapsing into histrionics.

I am wondering when mask wearing will be understood as a ritual with a higher purpose: Not just placing a covering over our faces because we’ve been ordered to do so, but placing it over our faces as an act of honor to the people near us. Carol Seeman discovered the hard way that rituals can mean the difference between safety and disaster. Now, she ties a double knot in each shoelace every time. I’m not going to pretend that I know all of the nuances surrounding rituals and habits. But I do know that shoe

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one another. The leadership at St. Mary Catholic School and Marian Central Catholic High School chose in-school education for their students. Marian had three students test positive for COVID19, so in-school learning has been replaced with remote learning until Sept. 14. I am hopeful St. Mary can stay COVID-19 free, and Marian has only this one setback. Their success should bode well for District 200 deciding to return to in-school instruction. What’s next? As you know from reading Declarations, in situations like this, I’m for pitching in and helping. But what I would usually do isn’t possible with the pandemic. Just as the interaction between students and teachers isn’t in-person, helping out can’t be face-to-face, either. If we aren’t parents, teachers, tutors, or caregivers, ours is a supportive role. I challenge you to reach out. Offer encouragement. Text, email, or call. Maybe provide incentives for students – coupons for ice cream treats or gift certificates for buying games or books. Put yourselves in the shoes of teachers and parents, and think about what would brighten their days. These are novel times, calling for creative thinking, action, and support from each of us. Cheryl Wormley is publisher of The Woodstock Independent. Her email address is c.wormley@thewoodstockindependent.com

tying and mask wearing don’t rise to the same level in some minds as do rituals in a wedding ceremony – the “Bridal Chorus,” the ring exchanges, or the repeating of vows. But maybe they should. Jan Bosman, a long-time resident of Woodstock, taught English and business education in public schools for more than 30 years. A published columnist and poet, she is a member of the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets and, locally, the Atrocious Poets.

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most part, parents have been accustomed to sending their children out the door five days a week to learn, and welcoming them back home in the afternoon for an after-school Cheryl snack and the rest Wormley Declarations of the day. That’s not how education rolls this fall. Nearly all District 200 students are eLearning at home. Through the wonders of technology, they see their teachers and their teachers see them. There are two-way conversations. Lessons are taught, questions are asked and answered, and assignments are made and handed in. If you’d like a peek at what’s being done, take a look at Woodstock Community Unit District 200 on Facebook and click on the video Fall Remote Learning in District 200. I’ve also been checking the parentorganized Woodstock District 200 Parents eLearning Facebook group. It is parents and some teachers communicating about best practices for helping children with the new dynamic of eLearning. The posts and comments are positive and helpful. Our schools and our community are being strengthened through questions being asked and answered and the evident caring for

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My first COVID-19 column was March 19. That’s just 10 days short of six months ago. I was my usual optimistic self, titling the piece “This too shall pass.” We didn’t know much about this particular coronavirus then, and we don’t know much more now. Then, we were told to wash our hands and socially distance. Since then, wearing masks has been added. (To encourage wearing masks, The Independent invites photo submissions of families, friends, co-workers, and other groups wearing masks. It’s part of our “Masks on, Woodstock” campaign. Send photos to woodstock4all@thewoodstockindependent.com) Fairly early on, we learned some of us are more at risk than others of severe illness and even death as a result of contracting the virus. The CDC identifies age – older than 60 – and existing medical conditions as primary risk factors. Had we each kept a tally of what we accomplished since mid March, I’m confident we’d be surprised – individually and as a whole. Rooms were redecorated, additions built, recipes tried, books read, movies watched, friendships strengthened, fitness increased, gardens planted, and on and on. And now? Since 1635, the youths of this country have “gone to school.” Tradition has had students and teachers in school from late summer/early fall to late May/early June. For the

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COLLEGE CURRENTS Five from Woodstock on Rockford U. honor lists

Three Woodstock residents were named distinguished scholars at Rockford University for the spring 2020 semester. They are Suset Cruz, Gabriela Davila, and Agnes Kalinowski, who earned at least a 3.75 GPA with no grades below “C” and completed all requirements for the semester. Morgan Radcliffe and Blake Shallenbarger of Woodstock were among students named to the dean’s list at Rockford University for the spring 2020 semester, earning at least a 3.5 GPA.

Western Illinois names five locals to dean’s list Five local students are among 1,359 undergraduates who were named to the 2020 spring dean’s list at at Western Illinois University. They are: Wonder Lake: junior Emma C. Holtz and senior Luke Reuss Woodstock: seniors Emily Rose Haynes and Kacper Krzysztof Scheibe and sophomore Alejandro D. Ortiz

Kathryn Rowe receives computer science degree Kathryn Rowe of Woodstock received a Bachelor of Science in computer science this past May from the University of Illinois Springfield.

Andrew Alsot graduates in accounting at Iowa State Andrew Alsot of Wonder Lake received a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and international business at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. He was among 820 summer graduates.

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Usually on Wednesday morning in early September, the parking lot at Marian Central Catholic High School is full of students’ cars. But not last week, as students moved to remote learning after positive tests for COVID-19.

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Two weeks after starting with in-school instruction After three students at Marian Central Catholic High School tested positive for COVID-19, Superintendent Mike Shukis last week stopped inclass instruction in favor of remote learning until Sept. 14 – “unless otherwise directed from the Catholic Education Office and/or the McHenry County Board of Health.” Marian had started the school year Aug. 17 with five days of in-school instruction, while Woodstock School District 200 began that same day with remote learning because of coronavirus concerns. Marian classes were called off Tuesday last week, and the remote learning plan started Wednesday morning. “Due to contact tracing, we had 25 to 30 percent of our students out of building to quarantine for 14 days,” Shukis explained. “That left some classes with only five or six students learning in-person, which made teaching very difficult.” While students learn remotely, teachers have the option of teaching

from home or from the school. Shukis observed that a little more than half of the teachers had chosen to work inside the building. “We know that it is better for students to be in the building learning,” Shukis said. “We tried to do that, but we also want to be as safe as possible. We care about all of our students, all our families, and all our teachers.”

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In a two-page letter emailed to parents on Monday last week, Shukis told parents the school has contacted the county health department “for more direction and contact tracing.” The building also was being cleaned and disinfected “beyond our usual sanitation for COVID prevention,” Shukis wrote. All office and staff were instructed to remain home for a day during disinfection. Shukis also sent a two-page email to teachers and staff about the situation. “Out of an abundance of caution, please monitor yourself and any members of your family who were present at Marian Central for 14 days from the day that you were present,” the letter said. “In the unlikely event you become symptomatic and receive COVID-positive test results,

please contact me ... so we may maintain vigilance for the health of all others present at Marian Central that day. Your identity will not be revealed to anyone and we will keep you in our prayers for a full and speedy recovery. “If you do begin to display any of the above symptoms, out of care for others, please do not return to Marian Central until 14 days have passed. We also encourage you to contact your physician, and we look forward to seeing you again in person when you return to good health.”

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Noting that school had been in session for two weeks, Shulkis said he was proud of the way teachers and students had handled the new protocols. “We want to be as safe as humanly possible,” he said. “We are responsible, and we understand that [this virus] is awful, real, and extremely painful. We know that people are fearful. We understand and are responsive to that.” Shukis said that while the school had expected COVID-19-positive cases, they did not anticipate the numbers of students who would have contact with those infected. Continued on NEXT page

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Food services employees Marga Jeschke and Mary Savino of Woodstock School District 200 sort bagged breakfasts and lunches at Olson Elementary School on Friday. District 200 has distributed more than 80,000 meals to children since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March.

for families to qualify for free- and reduced-price lunches, temporarily removing these barriers should help us to get more meals to kids who need them.” For District 200 delivery routes, times, and other details, visit woodstockschools.org/covid19 and click the food distribution tab. For menu information, see woodstockschools. org/food.

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‘It was wonderful’

Classic Cinemas closed its theaters after the statewide shelter-in-place order was issued in late March. The Woodstock theater was among those that reopened in June to show classic 1980s movies to audiences at reduced capacity. That experiment ended after two weeks, and company officials said reopening the theaters wouldn’t make sense until new film releases – delayed

Dale Hansen celebrates his birthday with a special showing of a favorite movie with a small group of friends at Classic Cinema Theatre in Woodstock.

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Katt Hansen treated her husband, Dale, to a special movie showing for his birthday in August at Classic Cinemas in Woodstock. The theater, closed until new films are released, has found a secondary business during the closing: party rentals. by the pandemic – were available, a date that remains unknown. Katt worked with Sherrie Janovsky, director of operations for Classic Cinemas, to provide a safe viewing experience for 11 of the couple’s close friends and family. The Hansens provided the Blue-Ray disc, and Classic Cinemas provided the space, the big screen, and the popcorn. “It was wonderful,” Katt said. “I can’t say enough about the theater.” She said the communication was easy, and their small group allowed for proper social distancing.

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“We had some people in our group who were really isolating, and they felt completely comfortable there,” Katt explained. “The theater provided us with popcorn, and it was pre-popped and bagged so that there was no contact. The [general manager Andy Bach] wore a mask. We all felt very safe.” Dale and Katt said they felt the pricing was reasonable, and they would be willing to rent the theater again.

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similar experiences. Since the Hansens’ event, Classic Cinemas Woodstock has put together packages tiered to accommodate recent inquiries spurred by Katt’s social media posts. “If we have interested groups, we would try to accommodate [if the theaters are closed],” Janovsky said in light of the much-anticipated release of “Wonder Woman,” which would potentially fill theater slots. She also said that she appreciated Katt contacting Classic Cinemas. “It was so nice of her to do that – and to think of us during this [financially challenging] time,” Janovsky said. “Katt and Dale were easy to work with, and the extra income was very helpful.” Rentals begin at $200 for facility rental and up to 20 persons without concessions, and $30 an adult/$15 a child for facility rental and concessions with a minimum of 10 guests. For information about rentals, email Janovsky at yourinput@classiccinemas.com or call 630-786-4617.

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Cinematic experiences are back in Woodstock … sort of. When Katt Hansen discovered that what her husband, Dale, really wanted for his August birthday was to see a movie at the theater, she set to work trying to make it happen. “We are writers and have an office on the Square,” Katt explained. “We drive by Classic Cinemas every day, and I just sent them a message on Facebook to see what would happen.” What transpired allowed Dale – despite COVID-19 concerns – to see his own movie, “The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Rings,” on a big screen with his wife – with her seeing it for the first time. “The best part about this, was watching it with Katt,” Dale said. “It was the best gift to see her watching it for the first time and to see her watching the sweeping scope and striking cinematography. [I saw her] visceral reaction as the scenery unfolded and with the surround sound you can only hear at the theater.”

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People may explore the outdoors with nature activities with their family at their own pace during the “Create Your Own Adventure” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Pleasant Valley Conservation Area, Shelter 1, 13315 Pleasant Valley Road, Woodstock. According to a news release, the McHenry County Conservation District will supply the instruction and materials that will encourage nature exploration at home. Kits may include laminated scavenger hunt sheets, bug boxes, mini magnifier, clipboard, and insect pop-up net. Registration and fee are due by Sept. 18. The event is free for county residents and $2 for nonresidents, plus $10 for the exploration kit purchased during registration. Register online at MCCDistrict. org or by mail to Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60014.

WHS grad, registered nurse earns promotion from Army Alan Hafer of Woodstock was recently promoted to first lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Hafer, a 2014 graduate of Woodstock High School and 2018 graduate of Ball State University, is on active duty as a registered nurse at William Beaumont Army Medical Center in Fort Bliss, Texas, where he cares for patients on the COVID-19 floor. He will be assigned temporarily in Houston to assist with COVID-19 patient care for Federal Emergency Management Services.

Woodstock nurse retires after 54 years of work Registered nurse Ellen Larson of Woodstock has retired from a nursing career of 54 years in professional caregiving. Her full-time work included 13 years as a hospital night shift nurse. The past 21 years have been spent as orthopedic nurse for Dr. Dana Tarandy at MercyHealth. She and her husband, Dallas, met in Indianapolis, where he was in hospital executive training. They raised three sons, Kirk, Reed, and Evan.

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Members of Book Club, a 44-year-old discussion group in Woodstock, meets one evening a month these days in a local park. During the statewide shelter-in-place order, they switched to Zoom meeting, but in June they changed to gathering outside with masks and adequate space for distancing.

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With a little more time on their hands during the coronavirus pandemic, are people reading more? Many Woodstock residents participate in local book clubs, and most have continued their monthly discussions either in person or virtually, while others will wait until a future time to determine their path. The Woodstock Public Library hosts three book clubs. The General Store Book Club in Greenwood is not currently meeting as it is a very small space that does not allow for social distancing. For the Literary Book Club and Murder & Mayhem Club, members were not interested in meeting virtually. “Several of the Murder and Mayhem members said they weren’t sure they could read and enjoy books about murder and mayhem under current conditions,” library Director Nick Weber said. “The hope is to be able to restart them in 2021 and have tons of enthusiasm since no one will have participated in a book club for nearly a year.”

Bookstore hosts five groups Evolving reading tastes Read Between the Lynes bookstore hosts five book clubs, all of which have met virtually since March. They are Fantasy, Daytime, Evening, History, and Progressives book clubs. “The decision to go virtual was made when it was obvious we would not be able to meet in person,” bookstore owner Arlene Lynes said. “Books are chosen by members of each group twice a year; each person brings suggestions on which they all vote.” Over the winter, before the COVID-19 confinement, a woman visiting from Africa stopped at the bookstore to ask about the discussion groups. She bought books before leaving and was able to join in on one group discussion virtually from her home. “Our book clubs are a way for our community members to share ideas and stories,” Lynes said. “Our virtual book clubs have been an important way for us to stay connected to each other when we can’t be together in person.”

One local book club began in 1976 through Welcome Wagon. During monthly WW meetings, six members found they all shared an interest in books. They began with 10 members that year; three of them still belong to what they call simply Book Club. They are Dinah Hoppe, Beverly Sichz Jackson, and Bette Nuelle. Membership numbers varied through the years; currently there are nine. While this group usually meets one evening a month in a member’s home, they switched to Zoom meetings for March through May. In June they changed to gathering outside in a local park with masks and adequate space for distancing. Since then the group has continued this arrangement. Discussions seem to flow more smoothly than the often-awkward talking during Zoom sessions. “One change I have noticed from the first years is that our book choices are influenced by our becoming older,” Sichz Jackson said. “We read fewer ‘weighty’ books that have significant relevance to social, cultural and education issues. And, for sure, there are fewer self-help books!”

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Composting in Woodstock: Why not curbside? By Cynthia Kanner One of the major sources of fill in our landfills – and in fact, the greatest one by percentage – is food waste. The Environmental Defenders’ Waste Reduction Action Team is working to inform the public about reducing Environmental both food and Defenders plastic waste The Green Scene and advocating for change at all levels of our community, from home to city government. Together, we all must reduce both of these major sources of waste – waste that can and should have another destination. Waste that needs to be redirected. In the case of food waste, compost IS that other destination. It

reduces the load in our landfills and brings organic material to a renewed future through a product called compost. In addition, composting reduces the release of methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Some folks compost at home in various ways to supplement soil for a flower or veggie garden. Some even compost indoors with the help of special containers and even worms. Others might not have a garden to add compost to, however, because of living accommodations, such as multifamily dwellings. But, they should still have the right to compost and help be an integral part of the big picture of waste reduction. But, how? More and more communities are now offering what’s called curbside composting services through waste haulers. Just as the Environmental Defenders started the recycling movement in McHenry County in the 1970s, we now are advocating for curbside pickup of compost. As stated by the U.S. Environmental

Protection Agency, “Food scraps and yard waste together currently make up more than 28 percent of what we throw away, and should be composted instead.” A couple of towns in McHenry County currently offer curbside composting pickup, Crystal Lake and Lake in the Hills. There might be others, and we encourage all towns in our beautiful county to enter contracts with haulers that include this service. The other trick is to be sure that residents actually know about this service offered by their towns. Communication is key … and the rest is … compost. Please see our Facebook video from a summer Zoom program on Composting 101 from June 10, organized by our Waste Reduction Action Team, with information on backyard composting. There’s more that can be composted, if done correctly, than you might realize. The county’s “green” restaurants and cafés compost, and farmers markets could be a great destination

for compost, as are community gardens. Stay tuned for more programs being offered in the future, hopefully, and don’t forget to advocate with city officials for this service. They, like other leaders in our county and state, are invited to a Town Hall on “How to Get Your Community Composting in Illinois,” sponsored by Seven Generations Ahead (with yours truly as a panelist) from noon to 1:30 Sept. 29. If you’re a city official in Woodstock and reading this column (or any official who happens upon the paper) and want to learn more, please contact me or simply register here: eventbrite.com/e/how-toget-your-community-compostingin-illinois-tickets-117294498001. In all this, let’s remember the old adage, “There is no away.” Cynthia Kanner is executive director of the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County.

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After a five-month state-mandated closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Independence Health & Therapy’s Adult Day and Memory Care program in Woodstock has reopened. This closure was part of the state’s quarantine orders that closed inperson programing of all such congregate day programs to avoid the spread of the coronavirus. According to a news release, John Buckley, executive director of the agency, joined a statewide task force in June to develop plans to resume in-person care and establish safety protocols and procedures. After submitting its re-opening plan in late July, Independence Health & Therapy reopened Aug. 17, one of the first such programs in the state to receive reopening approval. “The safety of our clients and staff is essential, and we are following evolving safety recommendations from federal, state, and local authorities,” Buckley said in the news release. “Our program has

video and photographs of program space. An instructional “welcome back” video for adult day and memory care clients was also produced and can be found on the Independence Health & Therapy Facebook page. IDoA is also using this video as an instructional tool to guide other agencies who are attempting to reopen, the release said. The agency reports its Adult Day and Memory Care program operates 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday to provide direct personal care, assistance with activities of daily living, transportation, a number of diverse activities engaging clients in physical exercise, cognitive stimulation, and emotional wellness, a hot lunch, and two snacks. The day program is described as a community-based program focused on improving the quality of life for adults with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other neurocognitive disorders or chronic health conditions, including those living on a limited income, who can no longer manage independently. For more information, call 815-338-3590.

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30 years ago – 1990

■ Kay Paulsen retired as office manager for the city’s recreation division and secretary to the mayor. She had been an employee of the city for 11 years. ■ The Woodstock City Council postponed a commitment to fund a $6,000 curtain and a $100,000 rigging system for the Woodstock Opera House.

25 years ago – 1995

■ The Kelly-Miller Three-Ring Circus performed on the Greenwood Elementary School grounds. Aerialists, clowns, and animal acts entertained children of all ages. ■ Holocaust survivor Sidney Finkel shared his life story at the Opera House as part of a program that featured speakers from the Holocaust Memorial Foundation of Illinois. ■ Frisbie and Lohmeyer Inc. Insurance, Woodstock, won the Pekin Insurance Agency of the Year Award at the regional Pekin Insurance awards banquet in Rockford.

20 years ago – 2000

■ Mixteca Produce, a store specializing in groceries, produce, Mexican deli items, and carry-out food, opened on Route 47 near Ralph’s General Rent-All. ■ An official groundbreaking ceremony was held at the future site of the new Woodstock Police station on Lake Avenue.

15 years ago – 2005

■ Students at Mary Endres Elementary School donated water and food to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. AMCORE Bank established a Hurricane Relief Fund. Hurricane Katrina, a Category 5 tropical cyclone in late August, caused 1,200 deaths and $125 billion in damage, primarily in the city of New Orleans and surrounding areas. ■ Four members of the Woodstock Fire/ Rescue District went to New Orleans to help as part of a contingent of 600 Illinois firefighters. ■ The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District received a $155,000 federal grant to enhance communication capabilities.

10 years ago – 2010

■ Meteorological summer 2010 was the seventh warmest and sixth wettest since statewide records began in 1895. The average statewide temperature for June, July, and August was 76.4 degrees – 2.7 degrees above average. The average

17 statewide rainfall was 16.7 inches – 5.3 inches above the average. ■ After 10 years of cooperative efforts, Kishwaukee Headwaters Conservation Area opened at the southeast corner of Dean Street and U.S. 14. The 153-acre wetland, sedge meadow, and remnant savanna complex featured a 1.75-mile walking path. The cooperating groups were the McHenry County Conservation District, McHenry County Soil and Water Conservation District, Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, and the city of Woodstock. ■ The Woodstock High School varsity football team defeated the Grayslake North Knights 24-21. Senior Drew Walkington led the Streaks with 172 yards on 19 carries, including a run of 46 yards for a touchdown on the first play from scrimmage.

5 years ago – 2015

■ Woodstock School District 200 student enrollment dropped just slightly. The district reported 6,586 students after the sixth day of the school year, down just nine students from the previous year. “We’re fairly steady,” Superintendent Mike Moan said. The previous high enrollment was 6,749 students in 2012. ■ Paul Rausch, WHS choral director, was among 10 finalists for the Teacher of the Year award from the Illinois State Board of Education. Superintendent Mike Moan said of Rausch, “He is an outstanding teacher whose talents have enriched the lives of our students and their families as well as those who have been privileged to attend their performances.” ■ The WHS boys soccer team was flying high with a 6-0 season start.

1 year ago – 2019

■ A new law that doubled Illinois’ gas tax to 38 cents a gallon also would have allowed McHenry County to double its existing gas tax to 8 cents a gallon. McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks announced he would not allow the increase. ■ Casey’s General Store opened at Route 47 and U.S. 14. The gas station and convenience store opened as the parent company announced a new Midwest Mystery Pizza at all 2,150 of its stores in 16 states across the Midwest. ■ WHS senior Tyler Butler was Student of the Week. Tyler was president of the marketing class and Future Business Leaders of American and highly involved in Blue Planet Club, Green Club, and Class Council.

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■ FIRST UNITED METHODIST 201 W. South St. • 815-338-3310 fumcwoodstock.org Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday Sunday school for children 9:45 a.m. ■ FREE METHODIST 934 N. Seminary Ave. • 815-338-3180 Worship: 10:30 a.m. ■ GOOD NEWS CHURCH Meeting at Dorr Township Community Room, 1039 Lake Ave. 815-575-9224 goodnewswoodstock.org Worship: 10:15 a.m. Sunday ■ GRACE FELLOWSHIP 200 Cairns Court • gfchurch.org Worship: 9 and 10:45 a.m. Sunday ■ GRACE LUTHERAN 1300 Kishwaukee Valley Road 815-338-0554 Worship: Videos on website each weekend; parking lot services at 9 a.m., listen on 89.3 FM ■ HOUSE OF BLESSING 2018 N. Route 47 (First Presbyterian Church building) cbhbfil413.com Worship: 1 p.m. Sunday

CONGREGATION TIKKUN OLAM 503 W. Jackson St. (St. Ann’s Episcopal Church building) Call 815-455-9236 or email tikkunolam@ hotmail.com for service information. n McHENRY COUNTY JEWISH CONGREGATION 8617 Ridgefield Road, Crystal Lake 815-455-1810 Worship: 7 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. Saturday NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN CENTER 5115 Dean St. • 815-337-4673 Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday ■ REDEEMER LUTHERAN 1320 Dean St. • 815-338-9370 Worship: 8:45 a.m. Sunday ■ RESURRECTION CATHOLIC 2918 S. Country Club Road 815-338-7330 Worship: 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 5 p.m. Saturday; 8:30 a.m. weekdays ■ ST. ANN’S EPISCOPAL 503 W. Jackson St. • 815-338-0950 Worship: 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday ■ ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN 401 St. John’s Road • 815-338-5159 Worship: 5 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m. Sunday ■ ST. MARY CATHOLIC 313 N. Tryon St. • 815-338-3377 Worship: 7:30 a.m. Monday - Saturday; 12:15 p.m. Monday-Friday; 5 and 6:30 p.m. (Spanish) Saturday; 7:30, 9 and 10:30 a.m., noon (Spanish), 5 p.m. Sunday ■ THE BRIDGE CHRISTIAN 2620 Bridge Lane • 815-496-0548 Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday ■ THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 2016 Hartland Road • 815-334-1703 Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday ■ THE VINE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1132 N. Madison St. • 815-338-3380 Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday ■ UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER 225 W. Calhoun St. • 815-337-3534 unitywoodstock.org Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday ■ UPPER FOX VALLEY QUAKER MEETING 4614 Pioneer Road, McHenry 815-385-8512 Discussion and singing, 9 a.m. Sunday Worship, 10 a.m., fellowship, 11 a.m. Sunday ■ WOODSTOCK ASSEMBLY OF GOD 1201 Dean St.• 815-338-1316 Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday ■ WOODSTOCK BIBLE CHURCH 118 Benton St. Worship: 10:30 a..m. Sunday

■ BAHA’I COMMUNITY OF WOODSTOCK Gatherings are open to the public the second Saturday of each month. For information: 815-337-0126 woodstock.bahais@gmail.com ■ BLUE LOTUS TEMPLE & MEDITATION CENTER 221 Dean St. • 815-337-7378 Meditation: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Saturday; 7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday ■ CASA DE BENDICION 8015 Ridgefield Road, Crystal Lake (Crystal Lake Christian Church) Worship: 1 p.m. Sunday, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday ■ CHRIST LIFE 13614 W. Jackson St. • 815-338-4934 Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday ■ COVENANT REFORMED BAPTIST CHURCH 4609 Greenwood Road P.O. Box 463 • 815-575-9612 Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday ■ EDEN BAPTIST 1903 N. Seminary Ave. • 815-814-7847 Worship: 3 p.m. Sunday (Spanish) ■ FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST 111 W. South St. • 815-338-2731 Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday ■ FIRST PRESBYTERIAN 2018 N. Route 47 • 815-338-2627

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Bid specifications and forms can be obtained on the district’s website www.woodstockschools.org or from Woodstock Community Unit School District No. 200, Business Services Office, 2990 Raffel Road, Woodstock, IL 60098, 815- 338-8204. Bids will be opened on September 21, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. prevailing time and read aloud in the Woodstock Community Unit School District No. 200 Business Services Office, 2990 Raffel Road, Woodstock, Illinois, by Risa Hanson, Chief Financial Officer. (Published in The Woodstock Independent August 26, 2020, September 2, 2020, September 9, 2020) L11069

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY-IN PROBATE Case No. 20PR000231 In the Matter of the Estate of MONICA R. HEGE Deceased CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of MONICA

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on AUGUST 25, 2020 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: IRON R FARRIER SERVICE located at 7705 S. OAK RD., WONDER LAKE, IL 60097. Owner Name & Address: WYATT RAISOR 7705 S. OAK RD., WONDER LAKE, IL 60097. Dated: AUGUST 25, 2020 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent September 2, 2020, September 9, 2020)L11071

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STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY-IN PROBATE Case No. 20PR000240 In the Matter of the Estate of KENNETH E. MILLER Deceased CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of KENNETH E. MILLER Of: CRYSTAL LAKE, IL Letters of office were issued on: 8/24/20 to: Representative: GARY S. MILLER 389 POPLAR ST. CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014 whose attorney is: WAGGONER LAW FIRM 4 N. WALKUP AVE. CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014 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 2, 2020, September 9, 2020)L11073

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on AUGUST 28, 2020 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: RUSH REMODELING located at 4511 HOME AVE., MCHENRY IL 60050. Owner Name & Address: PATRICK L. RUSH 717 1/2 WASHINGTON ST., WOODSTOCK IL 60098. Dated: AUGUST 28, 2020 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent September 2, 2020, September 9, 2020)L11074

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on AUGUST 24, 2020 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: PASCHE LAW located at 4530 W. CRYSTAL LAKE RD., #1269 MCHENRY IL 60050. Owner Name & Address: PAUL W. PASCHE 1929 OLDE MILL LANE, MCHENRY IL 60050. Dated: AUGUST 24, 2020 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent September 2, 2020, September 9, 2020)L11075 PUBLIC NOTICE ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on AUGUST 26, 2020 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 STRESS-FREE FENCE & LANDSCAPE located at 197 UTEG ST. 207A, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014. Owner Name & Address: CYNTHIA WHITE 197 UTEG ST. 207A, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014. Dated: AUGUST 26, 2020 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock

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NOTICE OF SELF-STORAGE SALE The Storage Space LLC, 945 Dieckman St., P O Box 1873, Woodstock, IL. 60098, must receive the delinquent amount of $580.00 for rental of unit #43 at 945 Dieckman St., Woodstock, IL. 60098, name Raymond Hamacek. Or contents will be sold (no auction) or disposed of on 9/25/20 at 10:00 a.m. at 945 Dieckman St., Woodstock, IL. 60098. Contents: Blue hand truck, Tool box, Screws, Nails, Plastic cooler, Tennis racket, 2 large fans, 2 folding tables, Folding chairs, Toolbelt, Storage tubs, and Bags & boxes contents unknown and other general household. (Published in The Woodstock Independent September 9, 2020)L11077

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NOTICE OF SELF-STORAGE SALE The Storage Space LLC, 945 Dieckman St., P O Box 1873, Woodstock, IL. 60098, must receive the delinquent amount of $960.00 for rental of unit #91 at 945 Dieckman St., Woodstock, IL. 60098, name Pablo Hernandez. Or contents will be sold (no auction) or disposed of on 9/25/20 at 10:00 a.m. at 945 Dieckman St., Woodstock, IL. 60098. Contents: 2005 Chrysler 300 4Dr Gray Touring Sedan, Extra tire & custom rim, Toaster oven, Rug, Wipes warmer. (Published in The Woodstock Independent September 9, 2020)L11078

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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 Hunter Allen Woods Case No. 20MR000786 There will be a court date on my Request to change my name from: Hunter Allen Woods to the new name of: Emma Rose Woods The court date will be held on October 26, 2020 at 9:45 a.m. at 2200 N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock, McHenry County in Courtroom # 201. Dated at Woodstock, IL, September 2, 2020 /s/Hunter Allen Woods (Published in The Woodstock Independent September 9, 2020)L11079

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AUGUST 25, 2020 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: BLUE WOOD DESIGNER located at 1085 HORIZON RIDGE LAKE IN THE HILLS IL 60156. Owner Name & Address: DANTE SMITH 1085 HORIZON RIDGE LAKE IN THE HILLS IL 60156. Dated: AUGUST 25, 2020 /s/ JOSEPH J. TIRIO (McHenry County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent September 2, 2020, September 9, 2020)L11072

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R. HEGE Of: WOODSTOCK, IL Letters of office were issued on: 8/19/2020 to: Representative: HERMAN W. MULLEJANS 2337 ALTA VISTA DR. WAUKEGAN, IL 60087 JOAN M. MULLEJANS 2337 ALTA VISTA DR. WAUKEGAN, IL 60087 whose attorney is: KRAFT, PATRICIA C. 131 E. CALHOUN ST. WOODSTOCK, IL 60098 Claims against the estate may be filed within six months from the date of first publication. Any claim not filed within six months from the date of first publication or claims not filed within three months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditor, whichever is later, shall be barred. Claims may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court at the McHenry County Government Center, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois, 60098, or with the representative, or both. Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to his attorney within ten days after it has been filed. /s/KATHERINE M KEEFE (Clerk of the Circuit Court) (Published in The Woodstock Independent August 26, 2020, September 2, 2020, September 9, 2020) L11070

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SPORTS

Sept.9-15, 2020

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Sports Rules restricting fans leads to X-C contests without all the fanfare

Silence of the Fans

By Sandy Kucharski

SANDY@THEWOODSTOCKINDEPENDENT.COM

Runners often say that having friends and family cheering them on really helps their performance, especially in distance events. Unfortunately, that assistance will not be available to athletes of any stripe this season as spectators are not allowed at high school sports events per the governor’s All Sports Policy. The policy came into play for crosscountry Sept. 3, when teams from all three high schools in Woodstock were scheduled to open their season. Woodstock High School hosted Harvard at home – Emricson Park – under overcast skies and a slight mist. Across town, Woodstock North and Marian Central Catholic High Schools were scheduled to run at McHenry Township Park against Johnsburg, but the threat of rain caused the Skyhawks to cancel the meet. Blue Streak boys and girls got their first taste of competition, as well as victory, running on their home turf. Scoring runners for the boys were Aidan Schleutermann, 17 minutes, 30 seconds; Jack Hansen (17.52); Dylan Hanson (18.15); Alex Wickersheim (18.35); and Logan Hagmann (18.38). They defeated Harvard 18-45. Harvard did not have enough girls on the roster to field a full race, but Blue Streak girls still stepped it up, finishing with a respectable 15 points. Scoring for WHS were Maggie Adams (22.40); Theresa Presisto (23.01); Ireland Dunnett (25.19); Grace Topf (25.44); and Amelia Ferrarini (26.25). To ensure social distancing, the runners were released in four flights at one minute intervals. Each flight had four athletes, two from each team. The race clock stayed constant and one, two, and three minutes, respectively, were subtracted from runners in flights two, three, and four.

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Two Woodstock boys start a cross-country race against Harvard athletes Sept. 3 while following distancing rules that requires staggered starts for runners. fans left a noticeable void. To help bridge the gap, WHS’s new assistant coach, Lisa Kunzie, made videos of the boys and girls races and live-streamed the events on the Woodstock High School Facebook page. “A big thank you to all our parents for following the COVID-19 rules so our athletes can compete,” Kunzie said at the beginning of the play-by-play narration. The video caught the start of each flight, and by riding a bicycle around the course, Kunzie captured clips of the runners at various vantage points on the 3-mile course. The coverage

continued until the last runner crossed the finish line. The race coverage videos are available for viewing on the Woodstock High School Facebook page.

Season overview:

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Boys team: 26 athletes Top returning boys: Seniors Aidan Schleutermann, Jack Hansen, and Logan Hagmann; sophomore Dylan Hanson; and juniors Alex Wickersheim, Max Hodory, and Clark Shulfer. Top new boys: senior Tanner

Hurless, sophomore Thomas Sieck, and freshmen Charlie Baker, Jakob Crown, and Cohen Shutt. Girls team: 15 athletes Top returning girls: Senior Theresa Presisto, junior Ireland Dunnett, and sophomores Aby Smith, Emma Meiners, and Kathleen Thomas. Top new girls: freshman Maggie Adams, junior Amelia Ferrarini, and also freshmen Grace Topf, Layla Mickle, and Brooke Kashmier. Continuing their tradition of finding Continued on next page

Almost like being there

Coaches and teammates encouraged runners from various vantage points, but the absence of cheering

Assistant coach Lisa Kunzie (left) video records the races. Maggie Adams (center) runs to the top finish in the girls race, and Jack Hansen and Aidan Schleutermann (right) were the top pair in the boys race.

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IN BRIEF Mum sale benefits WNHS Athletic Booster Club

For questions, email wnhsboosterclub@ aol.com.

Community members looking to enhance their fall décor and contribute to Woodstock North High School athletics can take advantage of the fall mum sale, hosted by the WNHS Booster Club. Plants come in 9-inch pots from Countryside Nursery with five color choices: burgundy, yellow, orange, white, and purple. Plant cost is $15 each. Orders will be taken through Sunday, Sept. 13, at wnhsboosterclub.square. site. Plants will be available for curbside pickup from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, at WNHS, 3000 Raffel Road.

Golf enthusiasts are invited to attend The Blue Streak Open 2.0 on Sunday, Sept. 20. Hosted by the Woodstock Backer Club, the event will begin at 1 p.m. at Marengo Ridge Golf Club. The entry fee of $100 includes golf and dinner. In addition, each golfer will receive a limited edition Blue Streak Open golfer gift. For more information, call the WHS athletic office at 815-337-3030 or email dkirkpatrick@wcusd200.org.

Boys team: 16 athletes Head coach Murray Domich named All-State performer Peter Walsdorf as the team’s top returning runner. Returning All-Conference runner Chris Atadero is expected to be a strong contender as well as Anthony Carney. New addition Cohen Musschoot, a soccer player with strong junior-high running performances, looks to be the No. 2 runner this year. Girls team: 6 athletes All-Conference runner Caroline Binotti is back, and Domich said freshman Kiara Kelly should develop into a strong runner. In general, Domich finds managing around COVID-19 as the biggest challenge and the influx of soccer players as the biggest strength for the team this year. While COVID-19 interfered with summer practice, Domich said, each athlete was given direction on what they needed to do to improve.

Blue Streak Open 2.0 set for Sept. 20 at Marengo Ridge

NN SCOREBOARD NN GIRLS TENNIS The Woodstock High School girls varsity tennis team defeated Round Lake Senior High School 4-3 Sept. 2. The first of the season, the Streaks won all four of the super tie-breakers to take the match.

BOYS CROSS-COUNTRY The Woodstock High School boys cross-country team won its first dual meet of the season, defeating Harvard 18-45.

BOYS GOLF The Woodstock co-op golf team defeated Marengo 184-204 Sept. 2 at Marengo Ridge Golf Course. Leading the team were junior Sam Berry, 44; sophomore Brady Heeren, 45; junior Jake Murray, 47; and sophomore Aidan Sivore, 48. The co-op racked up another victory on Sept. 3, defeating Richmond-Burton 198213 at Bull Valley Golf Club. Sivore and Murray each shot 48 to lead the team to victory. Heeren and Berry each shot 51. The wins improved the team’s record to 5-0 for the season.

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Girls team: 5 athletes Top returning girl: Sophomore Hannah Pittman “[Pittman] and senior Allie Goers worked hard together over the summer,” Creighton said. “We weren’t able

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Boys team: 14 athletes Top returning boy: senior Jorge Aragon “He has really come a long way and has transformed into a great runner,” head coach Cas Creighton said. “He definitely has his head and heart in the right place this year.”

to meet much over the summer, but our team worked hard and kept each other accountable using the Strava app. “Our girls team is slightly smaller than normal,” Creighton said, “but we were able to add a dancer, Maddie Manke. She gave the girls the opportunity to compete as a team.” The boys team also benefited from the addition of crossover athletes. Jason Berg and Rocco Splendoria, soccer players currently waiting for soccer season, joined Thunder crosscountry. Creighton’s sons Ethan and Landan, as well as Tommy Schroeder and Will Madigan, are displaced football players who joined cross-country. “All six boys bring a lot of talent to the team,” the coach said. “Our boys team has a great pack group. I’m excited to see them work together. “Our season may not look like previous years, but we have goals and we intend to hit every one of them.”

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strength in numbers, the Blue Streaks are fielding large girls and boys teams for the 2020 season. To ensure proper social distancing, WHS is staggering practice times for boys and girls. “Since we only had three weeks of our summer running camp, we are just a bit behind where we should be,” Streaks head coach Jay Fuller said, but he commended runners for showing up with masks on at every practice and working on their social-distance running. For the boys, Fuller sees the juniors and seniors as the team’s biggest strength since they have been tested in past races, and they know it’s now their time. “Our biggest weakness is a good and bad thing,” he said. “We have 26 boys and can only take 10 to each meet. It is going to be hard to get everyone to run enough meets this year.” He identified the ability to come together as a team as the girls’ greatest

strength. Fuller’s goal for both teams is to build on last year’s accomplishments. The boys are looking to bring home another conference championship and compete to win a regional. The girls finished third in the conference last year but are looking to compete to win it this year.

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