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Celebrated Spanish author visits schools Margarita del Mazo conducts storytelling sessions for District 200 students

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An award-winning Spanish author whose children’s books have

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Nearly 6 miles of roads were resurfaced this summer and fall

COMMUNITY High school Key Clubs collaborate for a fall food drive

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OBITUARIES Joyce Elaine Judson, Woodstock Royce R. Osborne, Woodstock Delmar A. Eckert, Woodstock

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Nathan Johnson, dressed as a claw machine, is named winner of the “Most Original, Ages 9 to 13” Halloween costume contest on the Woodstock Square Oct. 31.

Dealership creating photo museum honoring vets

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A local business with a commitment

to military causes is aiming to honor veterans with a photographic museum.

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A major road construction project in the village of Bull Valley is nearing completion. e construction, which began in August, included resurfacing Crystal Springs and Bull Valley roads from Valley Hill Road west to Country Club Road. e project covered nearly 6 miles of roads in Bull Valley and prompted detours around Bull Valley Road while a bridge was resurfaced. “ e roads look really good,” said Village Administrator Rich Vance. “ e work went as planned and on schedule, and we are very happy with the result.”

Village President Emily Berendt said the majority of the construction is done, although a few finishing touches remain. She said it’s likely the project will be totally complete by the week of Nov. 13, although rain or other factors could push it back.

Eighty percent of the funding for the project — or about $2.9 million — came from federal Surface Transportation Funds. e Please see Roads, Page 4

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Delmar Eckert was walking on South Street on Oct. 26 when collision occurred

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An 89-year-old Woodstock man was killed after being struck by a vehicle late last month.

Delmar Eckert was hit by a vehicle Oct. 26 while walking in the 200 block of West South Street, according to Woodstock Police Chief John Lieb.

Eckert was transported to Centegra

Hospital-Huntley, where he died the next day.

It was not clear to police whether the collision occurred inside or outside of the crosswalk, Lieb said.

e driver, Wenzel Roessler of Wonder Lake, was cited for failure to use due care to avoid striking a pedestrian.

Roessler flagged down a police officer to report the accident, Lieb said.

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CORRECTIONS In the Oct. 25 to 31 edition of The Woodstock Independent, on page 18, Jim /PJRZ ^HZ PUJVYYLJ[S` PKLU[PÄLK HZ [OL Woodstock High School class president in the caption for a photo titled “WHS Class

of 1961 reunites.”

In the Nov. 1 to 7 edition, in the article “Photo book is raising money for Courthouse” on page 14, the price and contributors to the Friends of the Old

Courthouse’s fundraiser book were incorrect. The current price for the book is $45, and contributors come from throughout McHenry County.

The Independent regrets the errors.

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throughout Woodstock School District 200. Del Mazo is the author of popular children’s books, including “No Quiero Ser Rey” (“I Don’t Want to be King”) and “Camuñas,” both of which she featured during her visit from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2.

Del Mazo made her presentation entirely in Spanish for students in the district’s dual-language prog r a m , w h i c h features instruction in both English and S p a n ish. She collaborates with S p a i n ’s Cervantes Institute, which promotes Spanish language and culture.

“I am so impressed because the students are learning and understanding me,” said del Mazo, who trained as an attorney but whose INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KATELYN STANEK family tradition of storytelling, she 4HYNHYP[H KLS 4HaV [LSSZ Z[VYPLZ [V MV\Y[O HUK ÄM[O NYHKLYZ H[ 7YHPYPL^VVK ,SLTLU[HY` :JOVVS 5V] said, paved the way for her writing career.

Del Mazo also visited Dean Street, D e l At a Nov. 1 session with fourth- the magic,” said Jesus Flores, a PraiWestwood, Olson and Mary Endres M a z o ’ s and fifth-graders at Prairiewood riewood fifth-grader.

Del Mazo’s books are part of the elementary schools as well as Verda a w a r d s Elementary School, dozens of children sat captivated by del Mazo’s district’s third-grade Spanish liter- Dierzen Early Learning Center, and i n c l u d e animated storytelling, which was acy units, and they’re available in she hosted a workshop for teachers the prize school libraries. at Olson. While in McHenry County, for best peppered with “It was inter- she also visited schools in Harvard illustrated silly voices, “I am so impressed because said and Crystal Lake. children’s drawings and the students are learning and esting,” fifth-grader “It was such a cool opportunity to f i c t i o n even a few understanding me.”

Juan Mireles. bring somebody from Spain here,” book at magic tricks.

- Margarita del Mazo, Spanish author “Our teacher said Jennifer Bigler, a fifth-grade the Inter“[My favorite taught us about dual-language teacher who teaches n a t i o n a l part] was when she did the funny voices and when her, and we thought her books were in English. “It’s awesome that these Latino Book Awards and a Gelett kids had this opportunity.”

Burgess Award. she was doing the cool actions and interesting.”

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Woodstock Harley Davidson, 2235 S. Eastwood Drive, is creating a Hall of Honor designed to bridge the gap between the military and civilians. e hall – which will be filled with iconic images from wars fought by every generation from World War I through the war in Afghanistan – will both honor military members and encourage civilian support. “ e Woodstock Harley-Davidson Hall of Honor will allow community

“It is my hope that the community will see this as something bigger than [a museum] inside a HarleyDavidson dealership, but rather as something that transcends boundaries.”

- Timothy J. Crabb, curator military supporters the opportunity to show tribute to our military,” said Doug Jackson, one of the dealership’s owners.

Museum curator, U.S. Marine Cpl. and Vietnam veteran Timothy J. Crabb said while the dealership has the first permanent veterans memorial on Harley-Davidson dealership grounds, he and Jackson saw the photographic museum as a way to bring the patriotism visible on the outside inside the dealership.

“It is my hope that the community will see this as something bigger than [a museum] inside a Harley-Davidson dealership, but rather as something that transcends boundaries,” Crabb said.

Jackson’s motivation for creating an atmosphere of military support lies in his memories of watching Vietnam-era veterans treated with disrespect. His focus remains trained on the word respect. It is that focus

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remainder of the expense — slated to be about $570,000, plus engineering fees — was covered by the village

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A Hall of Honor, a photographic museum dedicated to military history, is coming to Woodstock Harley-Davidson. which drives Jackson to seek out ways to honor veterans and members of the military.

Crabb hopes the more than 150 images included in the museum will be as much a history lesson as it is a living exhibition – a place for individuals, families and students to learn about and engage in discussions about the cost of freedom.

Coinciding with the debut of the first images to be displayed in the hall – including a canvas of President Dwight Eisenhower addressing the troops on D-Day — Woodstock and Dorr and Nunda townships. “ e participation of Dorr and Nunda townships, by entering into intergovernmental agreements, was instrumental in being able to secure this funding,” Berendt wrote in an email. “We appreciate this collaboration and look forward to continuing to

Harley-Davidson will host an event called “Veterans Stand To” on Veterans Day. “We want to invite and welcome our community to come out … for a great day of honoring all [who] served,” Jackson said.

Crabb already has purchased the digital images to be displayed. However, he said the greater cost lies in the converting of the files into largescale canvases. Donors are being sought to advance the completion of this project. Donation information is available at the dealership.

“We are very pleased that we were able to complete these two projects this year before the onset of winter weather.”

- Village President Emily Berendt work with all four of our townships.”

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“Veterans Stand To” Veterans Day event When: Saturday, Nov. 11. Doors open at 9 a.m., ceremonies and speakers begin around 10:30.

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Both Bull Valley and Crystal Springs roads received new signage as part of the project, and all culverts were replaced.

“We are very pleased that we were able to complete these two projects this year before the onset of winter weather,” Berendt said.

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Delmar A. Eckert

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Royce R. Osborne

He was born June 14, 1928, to Floyd and Delcie Eckert in Woodstock.

He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Woodstock. For 30 years, he played the trumpet in the Woodstock City )HUK /L ^HZ RUV^U HZ H QVRLZ[LY ^P[O H good sense of humor.

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A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, Nov. 11, at the First United Methodist Church, 201 W. South St., Woodstock.

The celebration will begin with a gathering at 10:30 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. )\YPHS ^PSS IL WYP]H[L Arrangements were made by Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock.

POLICE BLOTTER Q Stephanie Morales, 36, 7705 Hickory Road, Wonder Lake, was charged Oct. 14 with driving while license suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and improper lane usage at Route 47 and Southview Drive. Morales was turned over to the McHenry County :OLYPMMÂťZ 6MĂ„JL )VUK ^HZ ZL[ H[ Court date was set for Nov. 30.

Q Deandra S. Keyes, 537 Central Parkway, Apt. 208, Woodstock, was arrested Oct. 14 at 1144 N. Seminary Ave. on an outstanding warrant from McHenry County for failure to appear. She was also charged with obstructing justice, driving while license suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and no headlights when required. Keyes was turned over to the McHenry County :OLYPMMÂťZ 6MĂ„JL )VUK ^HZ ZL[ H[ WS\Z VU [OL UL^ JOHYNLZ *V\Y[ date was to be set for the warrant arrest.

Court date for new charges was set for Nov. 16.

Q Melanie Vazquez, 4309 Crystal Lake

Road, McHenry, was charged Oct. 15 with driving while license suspended, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and failure to signal when required at 1700 Walnut Drive. Vazquez was turned over to the McHenry County Sheriff’s 6MÄJL )VUK ^HZ ZL[ H[ *V\Y[ date was set for Nov. 16.

Q Andres Avila-Sosa, 21, 4309 W. Crystal Lake Road, McHenry, was arrested Oct. 15 on an outstanding warrant from McHenry County and charged with unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia at 1700 W. Walnut Drive. AvilaSosa was turned over to the McHenry *V\U[` :OLYPMMZ 6MĂ„JL )VUK ^HZ ZL[ H[ *V\Y[ KH[L VU [OL KY\N WHYHphernalia charge was set for Nov. 17.

Q Kevin H. Meegan, 55, 130 Lawrence Ave., Woodstock, was charged Oct. 18 with driving with a revoked license and leaving the scene of a vehicle damage crash at 1330 S. Eastwood Drive.

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Q Matthew K. Wiese, 19, 225 N. First St., Cary, was arrested Oct. 21 at 119 E. Todd Ave., on an outstanding warrant from McHenry County for failure to appear. Wiese also was charged with KPZVYKLYS` JVUK\J[ MVY Ă„NO[PUN PU W\Ilic. He was turned over to the McHenry *V\U[` :OLYPMMÂťZ 6MĂ„JL )VUK ^HZ ZL[ H[ *V\Y[ KH[LZ ^LYL ZL[ MVY 5V] and Dec. 7.

Q Justin G. Summers, 35, 372 Fieldstone Drive, Woodstock, was charged Oct. 22 with two counts of domestic battery at his home. Summers was turned over [V [OL 4J/LUY` *V\U[` :OLYPMMÂťZ 6MĂ„JL )VUK HUK JV\Y[ KH[L ^LYL [V IL ZL[ Q Timothy J. Meijer, 29, 825 Washington St., Woodstock, was charged Oct. 23 with driving while license suspended and speeding at 11595 McConnell 9VHK 4LPQLY WVZ[LK IVUK *V\Y[ date was set for Dec. 7.

Q David A. Stoneburner, 33, was arrested Oct. 23 at 656 Lake Ave. on an outstanding warrant for retail theft.

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Stoneburner was turned over to the 4J/LUY` *V\U[` :OLYPMMÂťZ 6MĂ„JL )VUK ^HZ ZL[ H[ *V\Y[ KH[L ^HZ ZL[ for Nov. 14.

Q Kenneth A. Sabaj, 35, 322 Schryver Ave., Woodstock, was charged Oct. 23 with aggravated driving while license revoked at 123 E. South St. Sabaj was turned over to the McHenry County :OLYPMMÂťZ 6MĂ„JL *V\Y[ KH[L ^HZ [V IL set.

Q Gina Perry, 28, 626 Algona Ave., Woodstock, was charged Oct. 24 with driving while license suspended at 1710 : ,HZ[^VVK +YP]L (SNVUH WVZ[LK bond. Court date was set for Nov. 16.

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Joyce Elaine Judson, 82, Woodstock, Survivors include his wife; two children, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, at CentegraRoyce R. Osborne, 79, Woodstock, died McHenry Hospital surrounded by family.

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Veterans, we thank you for your service On Saturday, Nov. 11, in Woodstock and throughout the country, a grateful nation will remember our veterans, young and old, and make a pledge never to forget their sacrifices.

Nov. 11 is Veterans Day, the day we set aside to celebrate and honor military veterans who have returned home safely, those who made the ultimate sacrifice and those in uniform who continue to be stationed across the globe. Whether we remember their service in public ceremonies or in quiet solemnity, we should always remember and be grateful.

In Woodstock, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5040 will hold its annual Veterans Day ceremony on the Square beginning at 11 a.m.

Nov. 11. A lunch will follow at the post hall, 201 Main St., at noon. e public is invited to attend. Veterans with military I.D. can have lunch for free, while others can join in for $7.

Students and faculty at Northwood Middle School will continue the school’s tradition of honoring veterans with the annual Veteran’s Day assembly at 2 p.m. ursday, Nov. 9. Many schools take part in Veterans Day activities, but Northwood’s is very special, inviting vets to speak directly to students about their experiences. is year’s theme is “America’s Gift to My Generation.”

We thank VFW members and school officials for providing these events for the community and for our local veterans.

As veterans go above and beyond to serve our country and protect our freedoms, do more this Veterans Day to honor them: attend a ceremony or assembly, fly the flag, call and thank a veteran or sit quietly and imagine what your life might be without them.

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Decision on Dean At 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, the District 200 Board of Education will hold an important regularsession meeting at Woodstock High School, 501 W. South St., in the Learning Resource Center.

Although the agenda will be made available Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, it is clear Woodstock community members will wish to discuss the proposed closing of Dean Street Elementary School.

In the Oct. 25, 2017, edition of e Woodstock Independent, in an editorial entitled “Decide on Dean Street,” the editorial board of the paper urged a “thoughtful decision quickly.”

Given that we, as community members, have yet to hear some important discussion on several issues that related to the concept of a “thoughtful decision,” I urge e Independent to provide to the District 200 school board and the public at large the following information: A) What is Tax Increment Financing?

Q How does TIF impact school financing?

Q What recent TIF proposals are there?

Q Who approves and structures TIFs? B) Who represents the District 200 Foundation? Are

Could Ives overcome the money divide?

State Rep. Jeanne Ives sounds like she’ll be a candidate for Illinois governor. e Wheaton Republican is one of the most conservative members of the General Assembly and she is hopping mad at Gov. Bruce Rauner, who she contends is not trustworthy.

there strong ties to business members who represent regional and national real estate interests?

C) Who structures the financial bonds as well as the Real Estate Investment Trusts connected to the process?

D) What role does the city of Woodstock’s mayor, as well as City Council, play in the process?

Because these issues remain unclear, I decided to formulate a process.

In e Independent, under Public Notices, the following business has been registered: SOS Save Our Schools. e registration is dated Oct. 26, 2017.

As I noted to two neighbors who care deeply about schools, “We need to represent a process and we want to be taken seriously.”

Dean Street School is important and we need to continue the discussion. Please participate and, if possible, attend the Nov. 14, 2017, school board meeting at 7 p.m. at Woodstock High School. Use your opportunity to let the school board know how you feel about the proposal and share any other concerns you have on the current process.

Lidija Baltabols, Woodstock Rauner angered many in his party by signing a bill last month providing state funding for elective abortions. He did this after promising multiple Catholic bishops and state lawmakers that he wouldn’t.

“He’s failed the integrity test. No one in the legislature believes a Scott Reeder word he says,” Ives said.

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be the only candidate opposing abortion rights in either the Republican or Democratic gubernatorial primaries. â&#x20AC;&#x153; e state is broke. We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t afford to create another entitlement program, yet alone for something as morally reprehensible as abortion,â&#x20AC;? she said.

But Ives says her objection to Rauner goes beyond this.

For example, although he ran on a platform opposing â&#x20AC;&#x153;crony capitalism,â&#x20AC;? Rauner signed a measure giving a multibillion dollar bailout to Exelon, a power company.

Are you starting to get the feeling that she really dislikes the governor?

Yeah, me too.

But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one thing to object to what the leader of your party is doing and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another thing to leave your safe seat in the legislature and challenge him.

Ives said she hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t decided yet if

she will run. But listening to her, it sure sounds like she is on the brink of diving in. But running and winning are two different things. And, sadly, money is the lifeblood of politics.

Ives began the month with $8,488 in her campaign coffers, while Rauner had $65.5 million. Most of his money came from either himself or his billionaire buddy businessman Ken GrifďŹ n. at almost makes David and Goliath seem like an even contest.

And the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination, J. B. Pritzker, also is a billionaire who is self-funding.

Could Ives beat not only Rauner but Pritzker?

Mike Lawrence, a longtime statehouse observer and former senior adviser to Gov. Jim Edgar, is skeptical. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think she will win the primary, but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not writing her off. I think if she runs, she will start out with a solid 30 percent of Republicans who vote in primaries. Far-right conservatives have a

ereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a part of me that wishes a bus had been chartered to take 30 or 40 people from Woodstock to the board meeting in Bolingbrook.

I am hopeful a signiďŹ cant number of you will carpool to the IHFSRB meeting to be seen and possibly heard.

Unfortunately, the day will be like going to a sports event, knowing the outcome. Our team will take the loss. Our only hope is to play well enough to turn heads.

Moving forward, we must keep, even increase, our fervor for hospital services in Woodstock. e path ahead isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as well deďŹ ned. ere are no set dates for hearings and meetings. Yet, we will need to keep up our resolve.

Potential health care systems interested in providing hospital services in Woodstock will communicate with city staff and elected officials. And, those conversations are likely to be confidential â&#x20AC;&#x201C; at least initially. So what can we do?

Continue discussions with each other, with doctors and health-care professions and with the mayor, City Council members and city staff. Continue writing letters to the editor that highlight Woodstockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s need for a hospital and its services.

If thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to be a hospital in Woodstockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up to each of us and to all of us.

Cheryl Wormley is publisher of e Woodstock Independent. disproportionate inďŹ&#x201A;uence in primaries,â&#x20AC;? he said.

Lawrence noted that when Edgar ran in the Republican primary in 1990 against Steve Baer, the relatively unknown Baer got more than 30 percent of the vote, mainly from pro-life voters angry that Edgar supported abortion rights.

So, can a middle-class mother of ďŹ ve beat two of the wealthiest men in Illinois?

She faces long odds. But she seems undeterred. And there may be a certain populist appeal to someone who isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t among the wealthiest Illinoisans running.

When pressed about her candidacy, Ives said her eighth-grade daughter told her, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mom, I thought you were going to announce last week.â&#x20AC;?

Scott Reeder is a veteran statehouse journalist. He works as a freelance reporter in the SpringďŹ eld area and produces the podcast Suspect Convictions.

He can be reached at ScottReeder1965@ gmail.com.

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and one of its staff in early October at the Opera House. We came in impressive numbers, and our friends and neighbors who spoke were Cheryl eloquent and Wormley convincing. +LJSHYH[PVUZ Our second opportunity is Tuesday, Nov. 14, when the entire IHFSRB will meet at Bolingbrook Golf Club, 2001 Rodeo Drive, Bolingbrook. The meeting, which will begin at 9 a.m., is open to the public. Anyone can attend.

I hope Woodstock will be well represented.

According to Google Maps, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about 70 miles from Woodstock to Bolingbrook â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Route 47 to I-90 to I-290 to I-355 to I-55 to the Weber Road exit, followed by a left on Rodeo Drive. Google Mapsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; estimated driving time is 1½ hours.

Mayor Brian Sager and City Manager Roscoe Stelford will represent the city. e mayor said he plans to speak on the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behalf.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going, and Independent staff will be there to report on the meeting.

Mayor Sager has seen the agenda and anticipates the discussions and votes on Centegraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four applications â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one of which is discontinuing inpatient care, etc. at Doty Road â&#x20AC;&#x201C; will be in the ďŹ rst couple hours.

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e Illinois Health Facilities and Service Review Board is scheduled to vote next week on Centegra Health Systemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s application to ofďŹ cially eliminate inpatient care at its facility on Doty Road. I used to say our hospital, but with inpatient care no longer available, the facility bears little resemblance to the vibrant hospital this community supported for more than 100 years.

Now, I also choose to call the building on Doty Road a facility, because it is no longer providing hospital services.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve known for months that the IHFSRBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s action next week will be merely a formality. It does not have the authority to reject applications to discontinue services or to close a facility. e IHFSRB does however have authority when it comes to approving new health services and facilities. So our communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan all along has been to make a case for our need for a hospital that offers comprehensive emergency services, is equipped to perform surgeries and provides inpatient care.

Our driving force is another health system applying to the IHFSRB to ďŹ ll the void left by Centegra. And the board, knowing Woodstockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s need for and history of support of our hospital and its services, would approve the application.

Woodstockâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rst opportunity to make our case was at the public hearing before an IHFSRB member

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Boys running group takes off at Mary Endres

By Liz Stroh THE INDEPENDENT

A boys running program at Mary Endres Elementary School is teaching kids about more than athleticism and fitness — it’s promoting teamwork, confidence and more.

Let Me Run is in its third season at MEES, with 21 fourth- and fifthgrade boys taking part in the afterschool program, which guides students through a running curriculum culminating in a 5K. Participants in the seven-week program meet for 90 minutes twice a week.

“Our volunteer coaches worked with the boys over several weeks to help them improve their relationship skills, increase their confidence and embrace an active lifestyle,” said MEES principal Keri Pala. “It is a positive after-school program, and I am so glad we are able to offer it to the boys.”

Let Me Run is a nationwide program similar to Girls on the Run, an organization which is active in many Woodstock School District 200 schools. At MEES, which is currently the only school in District 200 to offer Let Me Run, boys expressed an interest in joining a running club aimed at them.

MEES teachers Kiera Parpart, Steve Ryan and Bob Danielson started the school’s program in 2016.

“We would love to see the program expand in Woodstock,” said Parpart, who coaches kids in both the boys and girls programs. is year, teachers Parpart and Jen Waldack were joined by Chris Rodolfo and Woodstock North High School cross-country coach Cas Creighton.

Let Me Run covers more ground than just running. e program promotes camaraderie and teamwork, along with a structured curriculum to guide boys in confidence, wellness and self-expression.

“During the team unity lap and discussion, we run together and talk about words to live by. ey are powerful and impactful, and I love hearing the ideas the boys share,” said Waldack.

Parpart added, “I love the message to be themselves, not who others expect them to be. Boys get a lot of pressure to be a certain way, and LMR encourages them to be themselves and to explore their own gifts and talents.”

Boys have an opportunity to learn proper stretching and running

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Let Me Run participants race past Mary Endres Elementary School during a 5K Nov. 2. techniques, nutrition, respect and goal-setting. “ e enormous amount of determination in working toward goals and seeing the boys push themselves is inspiring,” Parpart said. “ ey’re learning self-motivation, and this will serve them throughout their whole life.”

Encouragement, developing new friendships, teamwork and training are all a cumulative effort, building

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up to the final week, a 5K run. is season, the run took place on and around the school’s grounds Nov. 2.

Runners were greeted at the finish line by parents, staff, coaches and teammates. Fifth-graders Alex Azarela and Luis Butler said the 5K was “the funnest part” of the program.

“Most of the boys smashed their goal times,” Parpart said. “I loved seeing them walk around wearing their medals and a proud smile.”

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coach, winner of the Early Career Educator – Award of Recognition; Linda .HIYPLSZVU H ÄM[O NYHKL [LHJOLY H[ 4HY` Endres Elementary School who won the St. Mary School announced the students Classroom Teacher – Award of RecogUHTLK [V P[Z ÄYZ[ X\HY[LY OVUVY YVSS MVY [OL nition; Melinda Schuldt, speech/lan2017-18 school year. guage pathologist at Mary Endres EleSixth grade mentary School, winner of the Student First honors: Brooke Gillum, Madison Kenyon, Eva Reuter, Caroline Stumpf and Four staff members, a community Support Personnel – Award of ExcelAudrey Szpicki. volunteer, and a team from Woodstock lence; Mike Thomas, winner of the ComSecond honors: Greta Fortin, Hannah School District 200 were among those munity Volunteer – Award of Excellence; Kaufmann, Caroline Polster and Ava Sieck. honored by the Illinois State Board of and the district’s First National Challenge Education at its 42nd annual “Those Who Team, which won the Team – Award of Seventh grade First honors: Lilly Bures, Taylor Harding, ,_JLS ;LHJOLY VM [OL @LHY¹ IHUX\L[ 6J[ Recognition.

Local school district leaders and memAvery Hill, Jackson Jakubowicz, Jordyn 28 in Normal.

The awards program recognizes peo- bers of school communities nominate Kratochvil, Clare Polster, Joe Weinberger ple statewide who have made outstanding people for Those Who Excel recognition. and Elizabeth Young.

Second honors: Rebekah Molina, Ava contributions to education in their schools A committee of peers, organized through ISBE, chooses the award winners. StatePerrone, Lilly Polster and Thomas Sieck. and communities.

District 200 honorees include Jack wide education organizations are repreEighth grade First honors: Chase Gattuso, Jayson Darby, supervisory associate at Wood- sented on the committee, which includes stock High School, who won the Edu- former award winners.

Lange, Ava Primus and Aila Reuter.

For information, visit www.isbe.net/ Second honors: Erin Conroy, Peri Don- cational Service Personnel – Award of aldson, Liam Keisling, Ben Merryman, Excellence; Marti Frisbie, district literacy Pages/Those-who-excel.aspx.

Brendan Stoll, Abigail Weber and Shaina Yumol.

Illlinois State Board of Education honors ‘Those Who Excel’

U of I announces spring dean’s list The following students from Woodstock have been named to the spring 2017 dean’s list at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign: Sarah Baier, Bethany Bucci, Gabriela Garay, Victoria Harris, Karen Juarez Escutia, Rachel Lohmeyer, Jacob Peschke and Amy Zhang. Also named was Josia Killam, Wonder Lake.

Drake announces graduates Two Woodstock students graduated from Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa.

Christina Bravos earned a Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Business Administration degree, and Hanna Little earned a Bachelor of Arts in communications.

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Samantha Parrish is a sophomore at Woodstock North High School.

She is the daughter of Jeff and April Diamond, Woodstock.

“Samantha has a constant positive attitude and desire to learn (not just for grades). She also has the ability to work and assist others in the classroom as well as to balance school and extra-curricular/ after-school demands.

Samantha is also excelling in AP Seminar, a brand new advanced placement course for sophomores in English,” said one of her teachers.

In school, Samantha is on the high honor roll and was third in her class last year. Samantha is in cheerleading and also enjoys volunteering through the Lemonade Brigade, which raises money for kids in need.

When we asked Samantha who motivates her, she replied, “My teachers, they show me knowledge in a different light, motivating me to achieve my goals.”

When asked why she feels successful, Samantha replied, “I try my hardest at no matter what the task, and I like to look at life in a positive light.”

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‘Aladdin’ to appear on Woodstock North stage

By Sandy Kucharski THE INDEPENDENT

Woodstock North High School students will work magic on stage Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10 and 11, with a presentation of “Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp,” at the school, 3000 Raffel Road.

“It’s an immersive experience,” said sophomore Jared Ritter, who plays the role of Aladdin.

Different from the animated Walt Disney version, “Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp” by Michele Vacca, is the saga of Aladdin, a child laborer who works for a man who exchanges new lamps for old ones. Aladdin’s wish is to marry the beautiful princess Jasmine, but even with the genie’s help, he encounters obstacles.

Tech crew leader Sue Lewis said WNHS has worked with Vacca’s screenplays before and the playwright gives WNHS license to add music and songs — and fog.

In her director’s notes, artistic director Tish Lyon describes the magical Arabian Nights’ tale as pertinent to today’s world. She wrote, “ e power of greed and anger can destroy you, the power of friendship in an unlikely form can help conquer bullies; but it is the power of love and loyalty that literally and figuratively can change the world.”

Sophomore Olivia Mellinger, who plays Princess Jasmine, described the show as colorful with brilliant lighting

From vaudeville to 4K digital: Woodstock Theatre celebrates its 90th Growing up in Woodstock in the late ’90s, some of my fondest and best recalled memories are of going to Classic Cinemas’ two-screen theater on Main Street. I remember the close, well-worn feeling of the concessions lobby, and the soft-walled cereal box-shaped auditoriums where I saw “Men In Black,” “ e Phantom Menace” and Disney’s wonderful box office flops “Atlantis: e

‘Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp’ When: 7 p.m. Nov. 10 and 11 Where: Woodstock North High School, 3000 Raffel Road Tickets: $5 students and senior citizens, $10 adults. Call 815-334-2127

and sound, with a phenomenal set. “ e set design was inspired by architecture of the times, including stenciling on all the arches,” said Ritter.

Veteran choreographer Christy Johanson was called in especially for this production to work with the actors. e show is part of the school’s theater-for-young-audiences series. e troupe stages productions with stories and characters that appeal to children as well as adults. e fast pace of the show easily lends itself to keeping the interest of young audiences.

One of the highlights of the theaterfor-young-audience series is the special weekday shows the troupe performs for Life Skills students and Valley View Elementary School in McHenry.

“It’s cool to perform to a full house of all kids,” said Ritter. “ ey think we’re the real characters,” said Mellinger. e cast, in full costume, greets the students as they exit the theater.

Between the cast and crew, nearly 60 students – freshmen to seniors – are involved with the production.

Freshman Jason urow plays Magician Maghrabi, the ultimate bad guy. urow came to high school with middle school theater experience and knowing a lot of his fellow thespians. e role of the Genie belongs to Danny Cosgray. is is the third show for the WNHS junior. In contrast, senior Alex Kobler, the Sultan, has appeared in all but two of the drama department’s shows since he was a freshman. Much to the delight of his directors his post

high school plans may include theater. e directors frequently express their pride in the theater students.

“We’re so dedicated to these guys,” said Lewis. “It’s a joy.”

Show times are 7 p.m. Nov. 10 and 11.

Tickets are $5 for students and senior citizens and $10 for adults. Nov. 11 will be Pajama Night, and the audience is encouraged to wear pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal and blanket to the show.

Lost Empire” and “Treasure Planet.”

So I felt some regret when, in 2013, the 34-yearold interior was ripped completely out of its 86-yearNathan old building. But Willcockson looking through the glass during Memetic Insights the new construction, I was amazed at what I saw – the concessions stands were gone, both theaters were gone, and underneath them all was an art-deco, arabesque movie palace straight from the 1920s. It had been there the entire time, and I hadn’t even known it. is week, Wednesday, Nov. 8, Classic Cinemas Woodstock eatre

celebrates 90 years of entertaining on the Woodstock Square. It began life as the Miller eatre, built in 1927 to replace 1911’s Princess eatre, one of the first generation of silent movie houses. It wasn’t until 1929 that it would show “talkies.” For its first few years it still put on the live vaudeville shows that made up the roots of early American show business. It had a thousand seats, a balcony and a Bartolo theater organ – as well as the same lavishly-decorated dome and wall fixtures that can be seen in what is now the Harold Ramis Auditorium.

After the decline of the “movie palaces” in the late 20th century, it was bought by Bill Freund, Virgil Smith, Don Peasley and former Mayor Alan Cornue, who reopened it as the twoscreen Woodstock eatre in May of

1980. e successful venue was sold to Classic Cinemas in 1988, which upgraded it to four screens in 2002, and finally renovated it to its current eight screens in a massive reconstruction that lasted from August 2012 to May 2014.

According to Willis Johnson, who founded the 14-theater Classic Cinemas chain with his wife Shirley, the renovation was a passion project. “As we were making our expansion plans, our maintenance superintendent, Ed Dobbs, discovered that much of the original auditorium was still there, hidden above the dropped ceiling and behind the wall drapes.”

Before the two-screen venue was actually torn down, it wasn’t even known if the original dome and fixtures still existed in a repairable

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Olivia Mellinger, Jasmine, has a discussion with the Sultan, played

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state. But the original Miller eatre was still there, and even though it would have been cheaper to construct an entirely new building, it was still recoverable. “So we changed our plans and decided we could restore a lot of the original theater,” Johnson said. e grand opening of the new Woodstock eatre marked one of Classic Cinemas’ most ambitious ventures, banking not only on the historical value of the lavishly restored auditorium one, but on Woodstock’s market for auditoriums two through eight. “We were concerned about the Woodstock area having enough population to support the additional screens, but we decided we would build the eight screens and market aggressively and over time build the attendance,” said Johnson. “ e Woodstock area [is] also experiencing growth which has certainly helped a lot.” Woodstock’s growing youth population is a large part of what keeps an eight-screen theater running in the middle of downtown – “ ere are a lot of younger people who in many cases needed a place to go [for entertainment] and

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the theater was a natural. at’s one of the advantages of a downtown theater.”

But aside from all that, a good part of what keeps the Woodstock eatre running is a love of the business. “ e movie theater industry is a lot of fun and for us, especially as we started in smaller downtowns where there were older theaters that had closed... Reopening the theaters brings new life to the heart of the community. is has been very rewarding,” Johnson said.

I can’t help but agree with him – in a landscape dominated by the blank and the cheap, the gorgeous and ancient Miller eatre is, ironically, a breath of fresh air. Watching the sequel to “Blade Runner” in a building that felt like a set piece from “Blade Runner” was a treat I won’t soon forget, as was watching “Dracula” in the same setting it was shown in all the way back in 1931. On Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 11 and 12, the former Miller eatre will show “Wings,” the World War I flying ace movie that won the first Best Picture Academy Award 90 years ago, the same year as its grand opening. It’s a piece of history that I, for one, will be very glad to take part in.

Nathan Willcockson is a media and communications graduate of Northern Illinois University. He lives in Woodstock.

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REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

Transactions ďŹ led in the McHenry County Recorderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OfďŹ ce Oct. 10 to 19: Q Residence at 1452 White Oak Lane, Woodstock, was sold by First Midwest Bank Trust #9344, Joliet, to Radoslaw Gogol, Algonquin, for $150,000.

Q Residence at 2304 Linden Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Harshad and Meena Amin, Woodstock, to Iliana Cortes and Lilian Montesinos, Woodstock, for $97,900.

Q Residence at 1297 Thomas Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Eileen Weide, Maureen Gergolla and James Weide, Glen Ellyn, to Kathleen Anderson, Woodstock, for $104,000.

Q Residence at 1756 Sebastian Road, Woodstock, was sold by Jeffrey and Ericka Dill, Phoenix, to Anne Weirich, Woodstock, for $137,000.

Q Residence at 7622 Gene Drive, Wonder Lake, was sold by Grzegorz and Beata Zalewski, Wonder Lake, to Zachary Drakert, Wonder Lake, for $223,000.

Q Outlot A, 36 acres, McAndrews Glen Subdivision, Bull Valley, was sold by Lorna Gladstone for Boone Creek Watershed Alliance, Cherry Valley, to The Land Conservancy of McHenry County, Woodstock, for $10.

Q Residence at 701 Flagg Lane, Woodstock, was sold by KLM Builders Inc., Richmond, to Steve and Doreen Braun, Woodstock, for $373,937.

Q Commercial warehouse at 1004 Trakk Lane, Woodstock, was sold

by Lionheart Real Estate, Huntley, to R.J.Wood Properties LLC, Woodstock, for $335,000.

Q Residence at 1401 Cord Grass Trail, Woodstock, was sold by Mark and Theresa Alcazar, Coconut Creek, Fla., to Timothy and Nadia Budoff, Woodstock, for $212,000.

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Restaurant gives back on Thanksgiving For 13 years, Isabelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has provided Thanksgiving meal vouchers for people in need

hand the vouchers to individuals and families who might otherwise miss out on a anksgiving meal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re blessed to be a part of it,â&#x20AC;? said Witt, who added her restaurant is one of a number of local businesses and organizations to lend a hand around the holidays. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe

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For many, anksgiving is a time Isabelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is open to all customfor family. But for Antonio Delgado ers on anksgiving, offering everyand Mary Witt, the husband-and-wife day items as well as a feast of turkey, team who own stufďŹ ng, potatoes, Isabelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Family â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our way of giving back. vegetables, rolls, Restaurant, 1110 We feel we are here to give pumpkin pie and N. Seminary Ave., But a in order to receive. We enjoy beverages. itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a time to portion of its cliwhat we do.â&#x20AC;? give back. entele on Nov. - Mary Witt, Isabelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Family Restaurant 23 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; probably For the past 13 years, Isabelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about 100, Witt has provided anksgiving dinners to estimates â&#x20AC;&#x201D; will be there for a free people in need, giving about 200 free anksgiving meal. meal vouchers to local churches and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our way of giving back. We feel service organizations, which in turn we are here to give in order to receive.

We enjoy what we do,â&#x20AC;? Witt said.

Delgado will roast more than 20 turkeys for anksgiving, Witt said, to say nothing of the pounds of potatoes and other ďŹ xings the staff will prepare. As for working on a holiday, she said she has no problem stafďŹ ng the restaurant that day â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one longtime waitress, Witt said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;demandsâ&#x20AC;? to work the anksgiving shift because she enjoys it so much.

Sometimes, people who hear about the restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charitable efforts even show up to help wash dishes or donate cash, Witt added. e meal provides an opportunity for fellowship as well as dinner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be alone on anksgiving, please come and join us at Isabelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s,â&#x20AC;? Witt said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a wonderful, hot meal waiting here for you, our treat.â&#x20AC;?

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to Philip Urban III, Wonder Lake, for $95,000.

Q Residence at 257 Wildmeadow Lane, Woodstock, was sold by CalAtlantic Group Inc., East Dundee, to Wendy Mitchell, Woodstock, for $174,000.

Q Residence at 3005 Cherry Drive, Wonder Lake, was sold by Stacy Boho, Wauconda, to Gustavo Campos and Jaime Dominguez, Wonder Lake, for

$141,500.

Q Residence at 393 Fieldstone Drive, Woodstock, was sold by CalAtlantic Group Inc., East Dundee, to Edward and Kimberly Reuter, Woodstock, for $249,335.

Q Residence at 255 Wildmeadow Lane, Woodstock, was sold by CalAtlantic Group Inc., East Dundee, to Kathryn Jacobson, Woodstock, for $145,020.

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Q Residence at 631 Schumann St., Woodstock, was sold by Residential Solutions, Willowbrook, to Chicago Title and Trust Company, Woodstock, for $193,500.

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Q Residence at 14305 Windsor Court, Woodstock, was sold by Eric and Susan VanDiggelan, McHenry, to Dominic and Rebecca Denty, Woodstock, for $387,000.

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e Key Clubs at Woodstock and Woodstock North high schools recently sponsored food drives to benefit the Woodstock Food Pantry. e schools have collaborated on a fall food drive for the past two years.

Students in the service organizations conducted their drives Oct. 21, by going door-to-door in Woodstock neighborhoods.

“It’s important to all of us that we start the food pantry off with a hefty supply as the holidays roll around and the cold weather starts to move its way in,” said Amanda Harmer, who is co-adviser of the WNHS Key Club with Patricia Baltes. WHS Key Club advisers are Shannon Landwehr and S. Brigid Fujino.

“We love coming together as high schools to support the community that supports us,” Harmer said. e food was delivered to the pantry Oct. 23. WHS collected 79 items while WNHS collected 300 items of food.

“Helping collect donations for the food pantry was a unique experience because I got to witness acts of selflessness by people giving back to their own community,” said senior Rachel Packard, WNHS Key Club president.

Each Key Club will continue its outreach efforts. WNHS will host a St. Baldrick’s event in March to raise money for childhood cancer research and looks to support other projects that provide resources to people who are homeless. WHS works with Operation Christmas Child, Habitat for Humanity and Valley Hi Nursing Home while also giving back to the school with

A ‘perfect storm’ for area farmers In most cases, if you work hard enough and do things the right way, you will receive a reward. Most years, our farmers in McHenry County

“Helping collect donations for the food pantry was a unique experience because I got to witness acts of selflessness by people giving back to their own community.”

- Rachel Packard, WNHS Key Club president projects such as hallway painting.

“Collecting food from local homes for the food pantry gave myself and other students the opportunity to experience what it is like giving back to those less fortunate,” said senior Chris King, a WHS Key Club officer. “We realized that we can have an impact on the community just by spending an afternoon going door-todoor and appealing to people’s sense of giving near the ... holiday season.”

Top: Members of the WNHS Key Club poses in front of donations for the Woodstock Food Pantry: WHS Key Club members collect donations in a Woodstock neighborhood.

would agree, but this year has been no ordinary year.

Our farmers did their homework last winter, locked in their land, selected their seed variet- Dan Volkers ies, their fertilizOn the Farm ers, and worked with area lenders on how to pay for them. ey went through each piece of machinery to make sure it was in good working order and had adequate supplies of

fuel in place to kick off the planting season. en came the rain … .

An old saying goes “rain makes grain,” but that definitely is not the case when the seed hasn’t made it into the ground. In fact, most area farmers were working night and day to get their corn and beans planted by the required dates in June for crop insurance eligibility. at being the case, most farmers knew the odds were against them when it came to yield. In fact, a University of Illinois study found that on average, corn and beans planted after May face a 29 bushel and 14 bushel loss,

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respectively. Strike one.

And the rain just kept coming.

June and July together added six to 11 more inches of rain than our area’s five-year average. To the farmer, the problem was twofold.

First and foremost, low spots were once again flooded out without any hope of replanting, and second, farmers struggled and, in some cases, failed to apply needed fertilizer and crop protectants during a critical period of crop growth.

Strike two. en the faucet shut off. Late

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will continue to increase as harvest drags on into November. Strike three.

Will area farmers receive a ďŹ nancial reward for their hard work and doing things right? Probably not.

Yields and price will likely keep them from breaking even. In some cases, crop insurance will kick in to provide some relief, but it has never been about proďŹ tability. A grain farmer in our area will typically spend $8 to try to make $10. Crop insurance usually kicks in at 80 percent, so that means that the farmers will probably have just enough to pay their farming bills and nothing for themselves or their families. Most will pull from their reserves or borrow from their assets to make ends meet.

In a game, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re most likely out after strike three, but in farming, you just keep your chin up and keep

going. Yes, I hear their frustrations, but I also hear their optimism. To quote them in general, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will wrap up this year and put it behind us, then we will focus on the next one.â&#x20AC;?

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summer rains are sometimes referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;million dollar rainsâ&#x20AC;? in the agriculture world. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the time of year when the plants are putting the majority of their energy into their seeds that farmers will harvest. Unfortunately, we closed out August and September rainfall totals four to six inches below average. Soybeans died prematurely, and the beans that were produced were typically smaller, and in some cases, too dry. Corn also suffered during this timeframe, and yields are coming in way below last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reports. To add to the challenges, rain came back in a big way in October to dampen harvest activities. Field loss (yield and quality)

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entertainment

PG-13, 130 MINUTES

MOVIES Films showing at Classic Cinemas Woodstock Theatre unless otherwise noted:

‘MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS’ From the Agatha Christie novel, “Murder on the Orient Express” tells of thirteen stranded strangers and one man’s race to solve the puzzle before the murderer strikes again.

Directed by Kenneth Branagh. Stars Kenneth Branagh and Penélope Cruz.

PG-13, 115 MINUTES

‘DADDY’S HOME 2’ Brad and Dusty must deal with their intrusive fathers during the holidays. Directed by Sean Anders. Stars Linda Cardellini and Mark Wahlberg.

PG-13, 100 MINUTES

‘THOR: RAGNAROK’ 0TWYPZVULK [OL TPNO[` ;OVY ÄUKZ OPTZLSM PU H SL[OHS NSHKPatorial contest against the Hulk, his former ally. Thor must ÄNO[ MVY Z\Y]P]HS HUK YHJL HNHPUZ[ [PTL [V WYL]LU[ [OL HSS powerful Hela from destroying his home and the Asgardian civilization. Directed by Taika Waititi. Stars Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston.

calendar 8 WEDNESDAY FALL LEAF COLLECTION WEEK Final week of collection north of the railroad tracks. Leaves need to be raked to the parkway by 7 a.m.

HABITAT RESTORATION Wolf Oak Woods 8930 Rt. 120 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Volunteers with The Land Conservancy will work to remove invasive species.

“A Bad Moms Christmas” follows the three under-appreciated and over-burdened women as they rebel against the challenges and expectations of the Super Bowl for moms: Christmas. Directed by John Lucas and Scott Moore. Stars Kristen Bell and Mila Kunis.

R, 104 MINUTES

Special 90th anniversary showing, 10 a.m. Nov. 11 and 12.

Two young men, one rich, one middle class, who are in SV]L ^P[O [OL ZHTL ^VTHU ILJVTL ÄNO[LY WPSV[Z PU >>0 Directed by William Wellman and Harry d’Abbadie d’Arrast.

Stars Clara Bow and Charles “Buddy” Rogers.

PG-13, 143 MINUTES

SECOND MONDAY FILM CLUB Nov. 13, 1 and 7 p.m.

Classic Cinemas Woodstock Theatre 209 Main St. 815-338-8555 ;OL (S .VYL ÄST HIV\[ JSPTH[L JOHUNL ¸(U 0UJVU]LUPLU[ Sequel: Truth to Power” will be shown.

ADULT COLORING Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 10 a.m. to noon Adults are welcome for calming art therapy. Supplies provided or bring your own.

Grace Fellowship Church

Northwood Middle School

209 MAIN STREET - WOODSTOCK FOR SHOW INFO: 815/338-8555

TIMES FOR THURSDAY-WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9-15, 2017

DADDY’S HOME 2* C

Thu: 5:00 7:15 9:30; Fri to Wed: 11:30 12:30 1:45 2:45 4:00 5:00 6:10 7:15 8:30 9:30 CC

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS* C

Thu: 7:00 9:30; Fri to Wed: 11:00 12:00 1:30 2:30 4:00 5:00 6:30 7:30 9:00 10:00 CC

THOR: RAGNAROK* C

‘WINGS’

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NMS VETERANS DAY EVENT

WOODSTOCK THEATRE

‘A BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS’

200 Cairns Court 6:30 to 8:15 p.m.

815-337-6510 A weekly gathering will be held for children, ages 3 through sixth grade, that introduces children to Christ and builds a biblical foundation.

AWANA

WWW.CLASSICCINEMAS.COM

Thu: 11:45 12:45 1:45 2:30 3:30 4:30 5:15 6:15 7:15 8:00 9:00 10:00; Fri to Sun, Tue and Wed: 11:00 11:45 12:45 1:45 2:30 3:30 4:30 5:15 6:15 7:15 8:00 9:00 10:00; Mon: 11:00 11:45 1:45 2:30 3:30 4:30 5:15 7:15 8:00 9:00 10:00 CC

A BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS* E

Thu: 12:10 2:30 4:50 7:10 9:30; Fri to Wed: 12:00 2:20 4:40 7:00 9:20 CC

JIGSAW E Thu: 1:15 3:20 5:25 7:30 9:40 CC GEOSTORM C Thu: 11:45 2:10 CC ONLY THE BRAVE C Thu: 1:15 4:00 4K;CC HAPPY DEATH DAY C Thu: 1:10 3:20 5:30 7:40 9:50 CC AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: TRUTH TO POWER B Mon: 1:00 7:00

Presented by Second Monday Film Club - General Admission Prices Apply

WINGS (1927) C Sat & Sun: 10:00 AM

Admission $0.90 in honor of the Woodstock Theatre’s 90th Anniversary Celebration.

*NO PASSES OR COUPONS • $2 ADDITIONAL FOR 3D

Please see Entertainment, Page 23 2121 N. Seminary Road 2 p.m.

Northwood Middle School will host a Veterans Day assembly to honor veterans. The theme will be “America’s Gift to My Generation.” Area veterans interested in speaking to students should call Debbie Dechant at 815-338-4900.

11 SATURDAY VETERANS DAY CEREMONY ON THE SQUARE VFW Post 5040 201 Main St. 11 a.m. ceremony; noon lunch, ]L[LYHUZ ^P[O TPSP[HY` PKLU[PÄJHtion free, $7 all others.

An observance of Veterans Day will be held on the Square at 11 a.m. Lunch will follow at the post hall at noon.

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET McHenry County Fairgrounds Bldg. D 1051 Country Club Rd. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org The market will feature a variety of food and craft items produced directly by vendors.

HABITAT RESTORATION +\ÄLSK 7VUK 11418 McConnell Road 9 a.m. to noon mccdistrict.org 815-337-9315 Individuals, students, small groups and families with children older than age 6 can help restore native habitat for this McHenry County Conservation District site.

12 SUNDAY FOX VALLEY ROCKETEERS CLUB LAUNCH Hughes Seed Farm Dimmel Road 1 to 5 p.m.

815-337-9068 foxvalleyrocketeers.org Model rocket enthusiasts will launch rockets. Everyone is welcome.

13 MONDAY FALL LEAF COLLECTION Final leaf collection, south of the railroad tracks. Leaves need to be raked to the parkway by 7 a.m.

Please see Calendar, Page 23

Resurrection Catholic Church

2918 South Country Club Road, Woodstock, IL 60098

We welcome all to join us at our Mass times: Sat. 5pm & Sun. 8am & 10:30am

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.

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OPEN MIC NIGHT

WHS VARIETY CABARET

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SPOUSAL CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Family Alliance 2028 N. Seminary Ave. 10:30 a.m. to noon 815-338-3590 An open support group meeting will be offered for individuals caring for a spouse.

GRIEFSHARE Grace Fellowship Church 200 Cairns Court 6 p.m.

815-337-6510 A weekly grief recovery support group will be held.

COFFEE WITH THE CHIEF Woodstock Police Department 656 Lake Ave. 7 p.m.

Woodstock Economic Development Director Garrett Anderson will give an overview of his department’s current activities.

MCHENRY COUNTY HORSE CLUB MEETING McHenry County Fairgrounds 11900 Country Club Road 7 p.m.

847-366-1315

McHenry County Fairgrounds Bldg. D 1051 Country Club Road 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Performers will be: Nov. 11: 9 a.m. Norm Siegel, 10 a.m. Suzy Schwartz, 11 a.m. Cheryl Niemo and The Down Home Boys; Nov. 18: 9 a.m. Kishwaukee Ramblers, 11 a.m. Moriyah and McCoo.

ANDREW D. HUBER Nov. 11, 7 p.m.

Stage Left Café The general meeting of the club is open to everyone. Meetings will have various speakers and exhibits.

14 TUESDAY ALZHEIMER’S DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP Valley Hi Nursing Home 2406 Hartland Road 6 p.m.

815-334-2817 A monthly meeting will offer support for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

DEALING WITH DEPRESSION Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 7 p.m.

815-338-0542 A presentation will discuss factors impacting depression, the types of depression and ways to address depression.

Nov. 13, 7 p.m.

Woodstock North High School 3000 Raffel Road $2 adults, $1 students and senior citizens 815-334-2100 The jazz bands from Woodstock North High School and Northwood Middle School will perform.

JAZZ JAM Nov. 17, 8 p.m.

Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. 815-337-1395 $5 donation Jazz Jam is sponsored by Jazz on the Square. Artists will perform

STORYTELLING GROUP Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 9:30 a.m.

815-338-0542 woodstockpubliclibrary.org Local author and storyteller Joy Aavang will lead a group sharing memories, history and anything of interest.

HABITAT RESTORATION Wolf Oak Woods 8930 Rt. 120 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Volunteers with The Land Conservancy will work to remove invasive species.

WORLD FILM NIGHT Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 6 p.m.

815-338-0542 The library will host a free showing of “Afterimage.”

15 WEDNESDAY 16 THURSDAY AWANA Grace Fellowship Church 200 Cairns Court 6:30 to 8:15 p.m.

815-337-6510 See Nov.8.

MEMORY MAKERS

ADULT COLORING

Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 10 a.m. to noon See Nov. 9.

KIWANIS WOODSTOCK MEETING

CREATIVE LIVING SERIES Nov. 16, 10 a.m.

Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. $25 815-338-5300 Annie Polland, Ph.D., will discuss New York City’s East Side Tenement Museum’s newest exhibition featuring three immigrant families that lived at 103 Orchard St. in the 1950s and 1960s.

THEATER ‘SHREK THE MUSICAL’ Nov. 10, 11, 17, 18, 8 p.m.

Nov. 11, 12, 18, 19, 2 p.m.

Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. 815-338-5300 $25 A seating; $20 B seating; $15 C seating TownSquare Players will stage a musical based on the Golden Eagle Bank 975 Country Club Road Noon to 1 p.m.

An open meeting of the Kiwanis Club will be held.

17 FRIDAY CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP Family Alliance 2028 N. Seminary Ave. 1 to 2:30 p.m.

815-338-3590 An open support-group meeting will be offered for anyone giving care to an older person.

18 SATURDAY WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET McHenry County Fairgrounds Bldg. D 1051 Country Club Rd. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org See Nov. 11.

YONDER PRAIRIE WEST WORK DAY Yonder Prairie 1150 S. Rose Farm Road 9 a.m. to noon conserveMC.org The Land Conservancy is seeking volunteers to help clear invasive plants at the restoration site.

‘ALADDIN AND THE WONDERFUL LAMP’ Nov. 10, 11, 7 p.m.

Woodstock North High School Auditorium 3000 Raffel Road 815-334-2127 seatyourself.biz/woodstocknorth $5 students, $10 adults The WNHS theater students will present the classic tale of Aladdin.

Nov. 11 will be pajama night.

‘IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE’ Nov. 24, 25, Dec. 1, 2, 8 p.m.

Nov. 26, 4 p.m.

Dec. 2, 3, 2 p.m.

Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. 815-338-5300 $24 adults, $21 students and senior citizens Woodstock Musical Theatre Company will present the American holiday classic as a live 1940s radio broadcast.

WOODSTOCK TRAIN GROUP Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 9 a.m.

An open meeting of train enthusiasts will be held. Guest speaker Roger Ihssen will discuss simple rolling stock weathering.

SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS Grace Fellowship Church 200 Cairns Court 2 to 4 p.m.

815-337-6510 A special grief recovery event for keeping body and soul together during the holidays.

19 SUNDAY YONDER PRAIRIE EAST WORK DAY Yonder Prairie 1100 S. Rose Farm Road 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. conserveMC.org See Nov. 18.

20 MONDAY FALL LEAF COLLECTION WEEK Village of Wonder Lake Leaves need to be raked to the edge of the road by 6 a.m.

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Nov. 10, 7 p.m.

Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. $3 donation offsquaremusic.org 815-338-5164 Open Mic is sponsored by Off Square Music. Various artists will perform in 15-minute slots.

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET

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Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. Free Rich Prezioso, Joe Pesz, Brian Murphy, Laurel Palma, Pete Jonsson, George Koester and Les Urban will perform.

Nov. 10, 7 p.m.

Nov. 11, 8 p.m.

Nov. 12, 3 p.m.

Woodstock High School 501 W. South St. $10 adults, $5 students Woodstock High School students will present a variety show.

jazz music.

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125 Van Buren St. 815-337-1395 Free Folk-rock solo artist and frontman for guitar-pop band the Gecko Club will perform acoustic folkrock with a Celtic twist.

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COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY-IN PROBATE Case No. 17PR000329 In the Matter of the Estate of JAMES W SPIELMAN Deceased CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of:: JAMES W SPIELMAN Of: HEBRON, IL 3L[[LYZ VM VMÃ&#x201E;JL ^LYL PZZ\LK VU! 10/26/2017 to: Representative: JAMES P SPIELMAN 11693 AMBERWOOD DR HEBRON, IL 60034 whose attorney is: WILBRANDT, LAURENCE A 65 S VIRGINIA ST CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014 Claims against the estate may be Ã&#x201E;SLK ^P[OPU ZP_ TVU[OZ MYVT [OL KH[L VM Ã&#x201E;YZ[ W\ISPJH[PVU (U` JSHPT UV[ Ã&#x201E;SLK ^P[OPU ZP_ TVU[OZ MYVT [OL KH[L VM Ã&#x201E;YZ[ W\ISPJH[PVU VY JSHPTZ UV[ Ã&#x201E;SLK within three months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditor, whichever is later, shall be IHYYLK *SHPTZ TH` IL Ã&#x201E;SLK PU [OL VMÃ&#x201E;JL VM [OL *SLYR VM *PYJ\P[ *V\Y[ H[ the McHenry County Government Center, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois, 60098, or with the representative, or both. *VWPLZ VM JSHPTZ Ã&#x201E;SLK ^P[O [OL *SLYR must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to his attorney ^P[OPU [LU KH`Z HM[LY P[ OHZ ILLU Ã&#x201E;SLK /s/KATHERINE M KEEFE (Clerk of the Circuit Court) (Published in The Woodstock Independent November 8, 2017) L10392

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The Storage Space LLC, 945 Dieckman :[ 7 6 )V_ >VVKZ[VJR 03 60098, must receive the delinquent amount of $630.00 for rental of unit #11 at 945 Dieckman St., Woodstock, IL. 60098, name Nikita Dye. Or contents will be sold (no auction) or disposed of on 11/24/17 at 10:00 a.m. at 945 Dieckman St., Woodstock, IL. 60098.

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Sports

» CROSS-COUNTRY WHS & MARIAN CEN.

Runners make strong showing at state meet WHS’s Hagmann medals in girls 2A

By Sandy Kucharski THE INDEPENDENT

Two area runners competed in the IHSA state cross-country meet, Nov. 4, at Detweiller Park, Peoria.

WHS In her second trip downstate, junior Kylie Hagmann represented Woodstock High School in the Girls Cross-Country Class 2A State Finals.

Hagmann, medalled in the race, finishing in 13th in 17 minutes, 35 seconds out of a field of 208. She cut 14 seconds off her time from the state finals last year.

“I’m really happy with how my race went today,” said Hagmann.

“My goal was to beat my PR [personal record] from last season and

I was happy that I was able to do that. It was an honor to be able to race at state again.” She credited her coaches and teammates for helping her reach her goals each season.

Hagmann also runs distance with the WHS track and field team in the spring.

Marian Sophomore Ryan Jones represented Marian Central Catholic High School in the Boys Cross-Country Class 1A State Finals, finishing 32nd, (15:41) out of a field of 210 runners.

He competed in the same race as a freshman, finishing within three seconds of his race this year.

“I am very happy with my race,” said Jones in an email. “ e course was a little wet and muddy but the temperature was perfect.”

Jones traveled to the state meet accompanied by his teammate Eli Jankowski and his two coaches.

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Jones does not compete in a winter sport at Marian, but said, “I am either training with the Marian

indoor team or returning to swim with the Dolphins to prepare for track. I have not decided yet.”

Marian Central grads team up for Murray State University Rachel Giustino and Alex Kaufmann are not the only reasons Murray State University wins volleyball matches.

But the pair of Marian Central graduates would have to be two of the reasons.

Winning volleyball matches is nothing new for the pair, as Giustino continues to produce at the net Dan and Kaufmann, Chamness a sophomore The College libero, continReport ues to provide solid defense for the Racers, who are now 16-8 overall and 8-4 in the Ohio Valley Conference. e Racers split a pair of matches recently, beating Eastern Illinois University 3-1), but losing to Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (3-2). In both cases, Giustino finished with double-doubles and

Kaufmann had more than 15 digs.

In the win, Giustino had 18 kills, 12 digs, three block assists and two assists. Kaufmann had 25 digs and two assists. In the loss, Giustino had 14 digs, 12 kills, five blocks (one solo) and two assists.

Georgia Wicker (Woodstock) helped Daemen College split a pair of volleyball matches last week. e freshman had her better game in a 3-2 loss to American International College, with 32 digs, three assists and two service aces. She had 10 digs, two assists and two service aces in a 3-0 win over Roberts Wesleyan College. Daemen is 11-12 overall and 7-3 in the East Coast Conference.

Swimming and diving Allison DeWane (Woodstock), a Western Illinois University senior swimmer, competed in three events in a dual meet between Western Illinois and Indiana University/Purdue University-Indianapolis. Individually, she competed in the 100-yard freestyle, where she finished fifth

with a time of 57 seconds; and the 200 freestyle, which she finished in 2:06.05, coming in sixth. She also was a member of Western Illinois’ 200 freestyle relay, which finished second with a time of 1:41.30.

Nick Baron (Marian Central) won both the 1- and 3-meter dives in a dual meet between Loras College and Ripon College. e Loras diver posted a score of 172.3 in the 3-meter and 121.7 in the 1-meter.

Loras lost the dual outing to Ripon 109-103.

Football Billy Bahl (Marian Central), a Miami University quarterback, completed 28 of 51 passes for 350 yards as the Redhawks lost 45-28 to the Ohio University Bobcats.

Bahl passed for three touchdowns, hitting James Gardner each time.

He nailed the wide receiver with touchdown passes of 25, 14 and 3 yards. e Redhawks are 3-6 overall and 2-3 in the Mid-American Conference.

Karl Rude (Marian Central) was

St. Cloud State University’s starting center in a 21-16 loss to Northern State University. Rude helped SCSU post 346 yards of offense — 211 in the air and 135 on the ground. SCSU earned 21 first downs and scored two touchdowns, one passing and one rushing. SCSU is 6-3 both overall and in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. ;YHJR HUK ÄLSK Grace Beattie (Woodstock) finished 18th in the Missouri Valley Conference Championships, which were hosted by Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo. e Illinois State University runner finished the 5,000-meter race in 18:5.84. She helped Illinois State take sixth as a team. e Redbirds scored 136 points. Bradley University took first with 30 points.

Lacey Heaver (Woodstock), a Judson University senior, finished 48th at the NAIA Seminole Valley Please see College, Page 29

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Hurricanes to face undefeated Sterling Nov. 11 at home

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Stampede, which was held in Seminole Valley Park in Cedar Rapids,

Iowa. e meet was hosted by Mount Mercy University. Heaver finished the 5,000-meter race in 19:56.2. Judson took eighth with 222 points. Dordt College won the outing with 96 points.

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e Raiders responded quickly with a touchdown at 6:54. However, on Marian’s third drive, senior Cameron Interrante returned the kickoff to the Raider’s 44-yard line. After a quick toss to Ricciardi and a 5-yard carry by senior Gavin Scott (21-100

By Meg Ivers rushing), Golembiewski connected THE INDEPENDENT with junior Bryce Racliffe (3-46 e Marian Central Catholic High receiving) for a 21-yard touchdown School football team advanced to reception, making it 17-10 Marian. the IHSA Class 5A Quarterfinals Nov. A few minutes later, Scott ran in 4 with a 38-24 win over Glenbard a 4-yard touchdown and Darbro South in Glen Ellyn. kicked the point after touchdown. e Hurricanes (7-4) scored on Despite another Raider touchdown, their first four offensive drives of Marian held a 24-17 halftime lead. the game to set the pace against In the third quarter, Marian scored Glenbard South (6-5). e Raiders twice on rushes from Scott and matched the ’Canes with a field goal Kramer, respectively. and touchdown on their first two “At first I saw that both of our drives, but the Hurricanes then took receivers were blocking, and I was over the lead. like, alright, this will be easy,” said “We’ve got playmakers at different Kramer, whose third-quarter touchspots that the defense has to account down sealed the victory for Marian. for,” said head coach Mike Maloney. “ en I saw, I think, it was number 3 “So it’s really only a matter of time from their team, and it was one-onbefore we find the one or two that one, so I just made the move. ere are giving the defense issues. Today was good blocking by everyone. we were able to find an edge in cer- Everyone was just doing their job tain areas of our again.” scheme, and they “We’ve got playmakers at dif e Hurricane just didn’t have ferent spots ... it’s really only defense limited an answer for it.” the Raiders to a matter of time before we Marian’s offenjust one secondsive pressure ÄUK [OL VUL VY [^V [OH[ HYL half touchdown. started with a NP]PUN [OL KLMLUZL PZZ\LZ ¹ “We had a field goal by strong game - Head coach Mike Maloney plan,” said senior senior kicker Matt Darbro at Nick Tegtman, 6:56 in the first who logged 11 quarter. e Hurricanes then held tackles including a quarterback sack. the Raiders for the rest of the first “Coming into this game, we felt like we quarter. But with 10:39 left in the were the better team, and I think we second quarter, the Raiders were showed it. We had a couple of errors able to secure a field goal from the on the defense, but we worked through Hurricanes; 28-yard line to tie the it. Next week they won’t be there.” game 3-3.

Maloney and the ’Canes look forA holding call on the Hurricane’s ward to the quarterfinals which pushed the offense back to its own will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at 13-yard line. At first and 25, senior George Harding Field. e Hurriquarterback A.J. Golembiewski canes will face undefeated No. 2 Ster(8-12-159) completed a 58-yard ling (11-0), fresh from a 46-20 victory reception to sophomore Patsy Ric- at Kaneland. Sterling defeated St. ciardi (3-99 receiving; 7-52 rushing). Viator (5-4) 48-0 in the first round, e play set the ’Canes up for junior an East Suburban Catholic ConferCharlie Kramer (2-16 rushing) to run ence team that defeated Marian early in his first of two touchdowns for the in the season. evening. Darbro’s kick was good to “ is has been a long grind, and make the score 10-3 Hurricanes. we’re not done yet,” said Maloney.

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Marian junior Charlie Kramer, left, and senior Nick Tegtman celebrate after a touchdown by Kramer.

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Marian senior Gavin Scott crosses into the end zone for a touchdown.

The ’Canes defeated Glenbard South 38-24.

Basketball Damian Stoneking (Woodstock) scored nine points in the first game of his senior year. e 6-foot-8, 243-pound center, who started and played 16 minutes for

Cardinal Stritch University, had four rebounds and three blocked shots in the 71-42 victory over Maranatha Baptist University.

Dan Chamness covers the college careers of Woodstock-area athletes.

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WHS, WNHS swimmers make waves at FVC meet

By Sandy Kucharski THE INDEPENDENT

e girls on the Woodstock High School/Woodstock North High School co-op swim team knew they would be swimming upstream as they headed into the Fox Valley Conference championship meet Nov. 4, but they ended the day with their heads above water, logging in an impressive collections of season best times and a trip to the medal stand.

Since no other schools in the Kishwaukee River Conference have swim teams, the Woodstock co-op swim team still competes in the Fox Valley Conference. Teams present at the meet included: Jacobs/Hampshire High Schools, Crystal Lake High School Co-op, Huntley High School, Cary-Grove High School, McHenry High School and Dundee-Crown High School.

In an individual sport like swimming, it’s all about improving throughout the season, and the young relay team made up of sophomores Angelina Scolio, Laney Peterson and Lucia Alcazar, and freshman Abigail Heidtke, showed significant improvement in both their outings. In the 200-yard medley relay, the team dropped nearly six seconds, finishing in 2 minutes, 3.77 seconds, enough for fifth. In the 400 freestyle relay, they dropped more than 10 seconds, finishing fifth in 4:06.82.

Head coach Renee Walker asked her team, “Where’d that come from?” following the 400 free relay, saying she had to do a double-take when she saw the time.

Each member of the relay team swam in individual events as well.

Peterson dropped nearly two seconds off her best time in the 100yard butterfly and Heidtke achieved

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Woodstock girls co-op swimmer Angelina Scolio swims a leg of the 400-yard freestyle relay in the Fox Valley Conference swim meet Nov 4. personal records in the 50 and 100 freestyle, where she dropped more than 3 seconds.

“It’s a lot of pressure,” said Heidtke regarding swimming varsity as a freshman, but she added, “I like it. It challenges me as a person.”

Freshman Morgan Bateman also earned two PRs for Woodstock in the 50 and 100 freestyle.

Scolio finished just out of the medals –seventh place – in the 50 freestyle and the 100 backstroke, but she earned PRs in both events. “ e first 50 was strong,” said

Scolio about the backstroke. “I felt fatigued the last 50, but I pushed through it.”

Teammate Alcazar just missed medaling in the 100 butterfly, but she made it to the medal stand in 100 breaststroke, finishing in sixth (1:11.34).

“It was a good time,” said Alcazar, who had back-to-back races, swimming the second relay immediately after her breaststroke race.

She agreed she was probably swimming on adrenalin, especially coming after her medal performance in

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Woodstock ended the day in sixth place.

JV Conference e Woodstock co-op JV swimmers competed Nov. 3 in the FVC JV Invite at McHenry. Walker said the JV team, which has more swimmers than varsity, received 100 percent best times at the meet. Medal winners were: Kyla Grismer, fourth in the 100 backstroke, fifth in the 200 individual medley; and Katie Zanck, fifth in the 100 breaststroke. send results to sports@thewoodstockindependent.com.

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like I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be a part of the Marian Central community if it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for the game of basketball.â&#x20AC;?

Nov. 6 kicked off the ďŹ rst week of practice for the Hurricanes. Scott Truckenbrod will serve as assistant coach. e â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Canes will take the court for the ďŹ rst time this season Monday, Nov. 20, in Round Lake.

While he is excited to be back on the court, Price, who can always be found on the sidelines of a Marian Central game, admitted the only downside is that he will miss attending some athletic events during the basketball season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go to some girls basketball games; I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go to some wrestling meets or watch the fencers; but, at the same time, those students know how much I love them and how much I care about what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing. ey know Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to be there in spirit,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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A familiar face will return to Landers Pavilion when the Marian Central boys basketball season begins.

Curtis Price will return to his role as coach of the varsity Hurricanes. Price coached for nine years before he was hired as the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s athletic director in 2016, when Jim Sarther served as head coach. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just happy to be back and helping out the kids as much as I can. One thing I love is helping see athletes develop. I do it as an athletic director, and now as a coach,â&#x20AC;? Price said.

Basketball has always been a big part of Priceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. He played from an early age, and natural ability for the game led to a scholarship to play at DePaul. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Basketball is a part of me and deďŹ nes me a little bit. It helped me grow into the man I am and is going to continue to help me grow,â&#x20AC;? Price said, adding that coaching is his way to give back to the game that has given him so much. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have met my wife if it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t for basketball, and I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have gone to DePaul,â&#x20AC;? Price said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel

â&#x20AC;&#x153;One thing I love is helping see athletes develop. I do it as an athletic director, and now as a coach.â&#x20AC;?

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