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IDOT tells Woodstock Highway 14 work will be pushed back

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D.B. Hess printing plant could shut down this summer By KATELYN STANEK The Independent Commercial printer D.B. Hess, which employs about 150

workers at its factory on McConnell Road, is expected to close soon, with a buyout from another printing company no guarantee that the facility will

continue to operate. Executives from Ohio-based TPO Hess Holdings Inc. informed employees that the company will shut down pro-

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duction at its Woodstock plant in mid- to late July. e company, of which D.B. Hess is a division, ﬁled for Chapter 11 bankruptcy May 22. Court pa-

pers ﬁled in Delaware show the corporation listing assets of $50,000 or less, with liabilities totaling between $50 million and $100 million, as reported in Bloomberg Businessweek. Please see D.B. Hess, Page 4

Fasliu named 2013 Miss Woodstock

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By LISA KUCHARSKI The Independent Arlinda Fasliu, 18, was named Miss Woodstock 2013 at the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s scholarship pageant May 31. Fasliu, born in Tirana, Albania, came to America with her family in 2000. e Woodstock High School graduate, sponsored by Edward Jones Investments, won a $2,000 scholarship provided by Woodstock Professional & Business Women, the chamber and all seven of the contest sponsors. After accepting the crown from erese Naurusis, the retiring Miss Woodstock, Fasliu said she was ready to take on the responsibilities of the title. “I’m looking forward to trying to fulﬁll my duties to the best of my ability and trying to be the best role model I can and represent Woodstock as best I can,” Fasliu said. Fasliu will take her scholarship to the University of Iowa, where she Marian Central graduate Tim Sharp receives his diploma May 31 from David J. Malloy, Bishop of Rockford. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY MICHELLE KRENGER

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Marian hosts commencement ceremony By MEGAN IVERS The Independent “Many stories, but one family,” Marian Central Catholic High School Superintendent Tom Landers reminded graduates at Marian’s May 31 graduation ceremony.

e idea of stories served as the theme for Marian’s liturgies throughout the school year, but Landers encouraged the 158 graduates to remain mindful of the theme beyond their high school education. “You are about to close the book on the stories you have created,” Landers said. “As you exit through these doors this evening, you will begin to write the ﬁrst chapter of a

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‘'You are about to close the book on the stories you have created,'’ Superintendent Tom Landers tells 158 Marian Central Catholic High School graduates

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new story as you begin a new journey down a new path.” Marian celebrated three valedictorians in Rachel DiPirro, Connor Sundberg and Meg Van Der Bosch. DiPirro and Van Der Bosch addressed their classmates. DiPirro urged her peers to heed the advice of St. Francis of Assisi. Please see Marian, Page 3

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Arlinda Fasliu is Miss Woodstock 2013. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KEN FARVER

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14, 47 construction projects stalled Short on cash and land, IDOT pushes back start date on Highway 14 work By KATELYN STANEK The Independent Plans to widen two of Woodstock’s primary roadways are stuck in a jam. Highway 14 and Route 47 are slated for a makeover from the Illinois Department of Transportation, but funding and right-of-way concerns have slowed both projects. e expansion of Highway 14, which would turn the two lanes connecting Woodstock and Crystal Lake into a four-lane highway with medians, turn lanes and a bicycle path, was at one time scheduled to begin in 2012 but was subsequently pushed back to August of this year. Woodstock ofﬁcials say the project now has been sched-

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uled to start in 2014, with acquisition of property and funding problems holding up progress. “You talk to [IDOT], and sometimes you hear they aren’t completed with the right of way, and sometimes it’s tied to funding,” said Woodstock City Engineer Al Wilson. “ ey haven’t said it’s deﬁnitely one way or the other.” IDOT spokesman Jae Miller conﬁrmed right-of-way problems are partly responsible for the holdup, writing in an email that the department “has not acquired all of the additional highway right of way necessary to construct the project.” In addition, of the $52,030,000 needed to complete the entire expansion, IDOT currently has $660,000 earmarked for land acquisition

and engineering in fiscal year 2014, but that money has not yet been appropriated by the state. Future funding also is unsecured. “Due to our current fiscal constraints, coupled with the anticipated level of our fiscal year 2014 Annual Highway Improvement Program,” Miller wrote, “the remaining $51,370,000 needed to advance this project to construction could not be accommodated during fiscal year 2014 program time frame.” e city of Woodstock has drawn up a proposal to pay for the relocation of utilities along the road, which early estimates suggest would cost about $240,000. is agreement has yet to be approved by the City Council, which is expected to hear the proposal at its June 18 meeting. at could change, however, if city employees are given new information by IDOT. “It’s been put off a number of

times to the point where you’re not certain anymore,” Wilson said. “We can only go with what they tell us.” A major state project that would widen Route 47 between Highway 14 and Charles Road also has been stalled, with Mayor Brian Sager telling attendees at the annual State of the City address last month that the plan he described as one of the city’s “top priorities” is at least 15 years from completion. “ ere are major, major issues associated with that [project],” Sager said. “Highway road improvement projects are not fast. ey take years to develop.” Interim Public Works Director Jeff Van Landuyt said IDOT has completed the ﬁrst phase of the Route 47 project, which includes preliminary engineering work and environmental impact studies. e second phase — primarily ﬁnalizing design

work and acquiring land — has yet to begin. Van Landuyt said IDOT has shown no immediate signs of funding the second phase. “ e only thing we know right now is that it’s not in their ﬁveyear capital improvement plan,” Van Landuyt said. Capital improvement plans are guides used by government entities that identify short-term projects and expenditures and lay out plans for ﬁnancing. “A lot of these projects, if they get some political support behind them — if they get the right senator behind it, for instance — that does help,” Van Landuyt said. “If that happens, certainly it will happen sooner. … If it doesn’t, we just have to make a lot of noise until it gets started.” According to Miller, IDOT has plans to hold a public hearing in spring of 2014 regarding the Route 47 expansion project.

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“Start by doing what is necessary, MARIAN CLASS OF 2013 then what is possible and suddenly you are doing the impossible,” said DiPirro. Valedictorians: Rachel DiPirro, “I believe this is exactly what we have Connor Sundberg and Meg Van Der done. Bosch “We’ve tried our best to succeed in evSalutatorian: Emily Cleven erything set before us and made some Class president: Kristen Kummen fantastic achievements.” Class vice presidents: Danny McAmong those achievements were 54 Conville and Cassandra Weck students with a 3.8 grade-point average or higher, 30 Illinois State Scholars, two National Merit Semiﬁnalists and a collective $14.75 million earned in college never felt more conﬁdent in his future plans. scholarships. “What she stood for really pushed Other achievements have yet to unme to be betfold as the graduand want to ates head to col“I want to paint the story ter do more than leges around the for everyone to watch.” just sit behind country, including a camera,” said Augustana Col— Neal Bingham, Class of 2013 Bingham, who lege, Rock Island; received the Rose-Hulman In2013 Outstandstitute of Technol“Tomorrow, we turn over ing Achieveogy, Terre Haute, ment Award for a fresh page, reach for Ind.; Fordham English and the University, New a new pen and begin to inaugural Kay York; Marquette Hansen Memowrite.” University, Milrial Scholarship. waukee; the Uni— Meg Van Der Bosch, valedictorian “I want to paint versity of Notre the story for evDame, South Bend, Ind.; and the University of Califor- eryone to watch.” As Van Der Bosch pointed out in her nia, Los Angeles. Graduate Neal Bingham will pursue a remarks to those gathered, “What we degree in English and media studies from have learned here has changed the subLoras College, Dubuque, Iowa. Inspired stance of who we are, and we are stronby the late Kay Hansen, a longtime Mar- ger and more able because of it. “Tomorrow, we turn over a fresh page, ian English teacher who recently lost her battle with cancer, Bingham said he has reach for a new pen and begin to write.”

Miss Woodstock Continued from Page 1 plans to major in international affairs. As the pageant’s talent winner, performing a self-written speech, she also received a $100 cash prize from Woodstock resident Jacqueline Kaufmann. e queen’s court consisted of ﬁrst runner-up Claire Child, 17, sponsored by La Petite Creperie, and second runner-up Jessica uma, 21, sponsored by Golden Eagle Community Bank. Child received a $500 scholarship from Home State Bank, and uma received a $250 scholarship from the chamber. Elisabeth Sullivan, 17, was selected as Miss Congeniality, and Nicole Vetter, 17, was awarded Miss Photogenic by C. Romano Photography.

STREET SMARTS Warmer weather means more parties, and with that, more overnight guests. In Woodstock, vehicle parking is prohibited on city streets for more than half an hour between 2 and 6 a.m. To notify the police of an overnight guest’s car and help them avoid a ticket, call the Woodstock Police Department’s non-emergency line at 815-338-2131.

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Two men receive Citizen Lifesaving Award A dramatic rescue following a car accident on Highway 14 netted two McHenry County residents — McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputy Daniel Hibbeler and Randall Ho — an award from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce. Hibbeler, who was off duty at the time, and Ho received the Citizen Lifesaving

Award from the sheriff’s office for assisting Deborah Furstenau after a car accident April 10. Furstenau was traveling eastbound on Highway 14, north of Park Lane Drive in Woodstock, when she lost control of her vehicle and struck a school bus. Her car caught fire and she was trapped inside, shouting for help. Hibbeler and Randall pulled open the jammed vehicle door and pulled Furstenau out of the burning car, which became engulfed by flames within minutes of her rescue.

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Woodstock’s Ted Andersen, commander of AMVETS Post 269, salutes during a Memorial Day ceremony in the Park in the Square May 27. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KEN FARVER

D.B. Hess

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Minnesota-based Bang Printing has Terms of the deal between Wellsigned an asset purchase agreement spring and D.B. Hess were not disand is expected to buy Hess Print So- closed, but the employee said the lutions for about $19 million pending Woodstock company was included in approval from a bankruptcy court and a package totaling about $40 million. a successful bid at auction. Today, the employee said workers be“We’re not sure what the ramifica- lieve the corporation they once called tions are,” Woodstock Community “our company” has been driven to the and Economic Development Director point of insolvency by mismanageCort Carlson said. “If Hess goes away, ment. will these jobs be absorbed by Bang “We were a really good printing through the buyout? We don’t know at business, and now that’s gone,” the this point.” employee said. “It’s just a shame what Jerry Haywood, chief financial offi- they did to us, and Bang is going to find cer at Hess Print Solutions, confirmed that out, but it’s going to be too late for TPO Hess will no longer operate the them when they do.” facility, which was established in Should the plant, which prints cataWoodstock in 1979, but said he could logues, textbooks and other materinot be certain the plant will close per- als, close entirely, Haywood said some manently. positions may be available for Wood“Bang has two plants in California stock employees at the company’s othand one in Minnesota,” Haywood said. er facilities. “Some of that work will move to “ ey’re not sure if they’ll keep the Ohio and to some other plants,” HayWoodstock plant open.” An employee at D.B. Hess, who spoke wood said. “But there’s no job security. on a condition of anonymity because ey would have to apply for a job.” Carlson said he believes the printstaff members have been instructed not to talk to reporters, said the clo- ing industry’s “major shift in corporate structure” sure was the is partly responculmination of “I think a lot of people sible for the years of specuthink we’re stupid for shuttering of the lation. Woodstock facil“ is has sticking around ... but ity. been going on we’re the loyal ones who “I think it’s imfor so long, it’s portant to keep just ridiculous,” hoped and prayed it in mind that it’s a the employee bankruptcy filing would work out.” said. “We have on the corporate not had an em— D.B. Hess employee level,” Carlson ployee meeting said. “It may not in almost two years. We knew we were up for sale, be a reflection of the workforce here in and then we couldn’t buy stuff because Woodstock, which is unfortunate.” Haywood echoed that sentiment. they couldn’t get the money. We said, “ is didn’t come about by anything ‘Just let us know what’s going on, because we’re hearing rumors from oth- wrong that the employees in Wooder people.’ ey finally told us on May stock did,” Haywood said. “It’s just a 22, which just happened to be the day macroeconomic issue and a plant utilization issue. It had nothing to do with they filed for bankruptcy.” e employee said staff members their performance.” Valuable equipment has been moved are “infuriated” by the decision to from the Woodstock plant to other close the plant. “ ey brought in this venture capi- locations, furthering speculation that talist,” the employee said, referring printing in the facility will cease ento Wellspring Capital Management, a tirely. Still, the D.B. Hess employee said major investor that formed Hess Print many workers have opted to stay until Solutions after acquiring D.B. Hess and the presses finally stop running. “ e thing is, everybody is still work e Press of Ohio and facilitating a merger of the two in 2006. “We were a ing,” the employee said. “ e ones that viable company when we were bought, are left are here because we’re the hard but the first thing we noticed was it got workers. I think a lot of people think top-heavy [after the merger]. All of the we’re stupid for sticking around ... but sudden they have a corporate office in we’re the loyal ones who hoped and Downers Grove. What do they need an prayed it would work out. We worked office in Downers Grove for? ... It feels hard. We still are working hard, even like outsiders came in and imploded though we know it’s pretty much doomed.” the company.”

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Bryan G. Barry

Bryan G. Barry, 41, Harvard, died Monday, May 27, 2013, in Walworth, Wis. He was born Oct. 26, 1971, in Woodstock to Walter and Doris (Nells) Barry. He worked at Jim Olson Collision Center in Woodstock and loved the outdoors. He will be missed by many who loved him. Survivors include his wife, Ruby; his parents; a son, Tayler; two sisters, Robin (Rich) Knapik and Lynette (Tim) Ashmore; maternal grandmother, Marilyn Nell; a niece, Brittany Knapik; a nephew, Michael (Kelly) Knapik; and a great-nephew Konner Knapik. Visitation was May 30 and 31 at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock. The funeral was May 31. Burial was at McHenry County Memorial Park.

Dolores E. Martinez

Dolores E. Martinez, 85, Crystal Lake, died Thursday, May 9, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. On Aug. 10,1946, she married Leonard Martinez in Chicago. She moved to Algonquin with her family in 1957. She and her family started Leonard and Sons Building Services in 1966. She retired in Florida in 1988 and moved to Crystal Lake in 2012. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Walden and Lorrie Kemble (longtime partner Warren Haake); two sons, Len (Mary Ann), Woodstock, and Rich (Pam); 11 grandchildren, Carrie (Gene) Jenke, Michele (Arland) Wingate, Kris (Phil) Farrell, Joe (Trisha) Martinez, Beth Martinez, David (Tammy Cole) Kemble, Ryan Kemble, Amanda Martinez, Melinda

Martinez, Seth (Michelle) Martinez and Caleb (Jaime) Martinez; 17 great-grandchildren, Jenna and Kiera Jenke, A.J. and Kirsten Wingate, Jack, Ava and Kate Farrell, Hannah, Sarah, Gideon and Isabelle Martinez, Alex Kemble, Zach, Jacob and Kiley Martinez and Owen and Leo Martinez; and a sister, Janice Tipping. She was preceded in death by her parents; seven siblings; her husband, Dec. 4, 2009; and a son, Michael, March 31, 2011. A memorial service was held May 15 at Davenport Funeral Home, Crystal Lake. The Rev. Joe Martinez and the Rev. Christopher DiTomo ofﬁciated. Memorials can be sent to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Norma Helen Johnson

Norma Helen Johnson, 94, Woodstock, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at Centegra Hospital - McHenry. She was born May 30, 1918, in Woodstock to Leon and Marguerite (Schmelzer) Schryver. She was married to Kenneth Raymond Johnson. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Woodstock, and worked at the Woodstock Auto-Lite Factory during World War II. She was a family-oriented person, and her home was open to relatives and friends. She enjoyed gardening and doing crossword puzzles in her spare time. Survivors include a son, Robert Lee Johnson; two grandsons, Corey Johnson and Michael “Mick” Johnson; and a nephew, Alan (Ann) Fink. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and a sister, Thelma Fink. Visitation was June 2 at SchneiderLeucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home,

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POLICE BLOTTER

Bull Valley man found guilty of sexual abuse

Q A juvenile female, Woodstock, was charged May 23 with domestic battery at 830 Lake Ave. The juvenile was released to parents. Bond and court date were to be set. Q Sofia Rodriguez, 19, 2000 Julie St., Woodstock, was charged May 23 with retail theft at 1275 Lake Ave. Rodriguez posted $150 bond. Court date was set for June 27. Q James Lyall Obenchain, 54, 1271 Tara Drive, Woodstock, was charged May 24 with driving under the influence and improper lane use at Hill and Jackson streets. Obenchain posted $100 bond. Court date was set for June 20. Q Yadira Reynoso, 35, 1427 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock, was charged May 24 with driving without a license and driving without wearing a seat belt at Fremont Street and Dick Tracy Way. Reynoso posted $150 bond. Court date was set for June 20. Q Saira Yaneth Tepezano-Garcia, 32, Woodstock, was charged May 25 with driving without a license, improper use of a turn signal and driving an uninsured motor vehicle at 1050 Country Club Road. Tepezano-Garcia posted $150 bond. Court date was set for July 11. Q Katrina Harrington, 22, 1304 S. Main St., Algonquin, was charged May 25 with driving under the influence and improper lane use at Route 47 and Lucas Road, Woodstock. Harrington posted $150 bond. Court date was set for July 11. Q Andrew Whiting, 26, 747 Washington St., Woodstock, was charged May 26 with driving while license was suspended and driving with suspended registration at 150 S. Eastwood Drive. Whiting posted $150 bond. Court

Leonard Puccini, 52, Bull Valley, was found guilty May 30 of aggravated criminal sexual abuse involving a 12-year-old boy and four additional victims. Investigations found Puccini had sexually abused a 12-year-old boy when enrolled in a mentoring program with the McHenry County Boys and Girls Club in 2009. After the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department issued a press release about his initial arrest, four adult men contacted the sheriff’s ofﬁce and said they were sexually abused by Puccini during the 1980s and 1990s. Two of the men testiﬁed at a bench trial held May 20 and 21. Puccini also has pending charges related to computer tampering and criminal sexual assault. A sentence hearing was set for July 19.

Men arrested for WL burglaries Matthew K. Hoff, 19, McHenry, and Austin M. Connor, 19, Wonder Lake, were arrested May 29 for charges of theft in connection with a residential burglary that took place May 27 in Wonder Lake. Hoff and Connor were linked to the thefts after police discovered evidence near the location of the ransacked residence. Connor and Hoff were taken into custody by the Sheriff’s Ofﬁce Investigations Bureau and the Fugitive Apprehension Unit. Bonds were set at $80,000. Court dates were set for June 3.

Woodstock, and June 3 at Grace Lutheran Church, Woodstock. The funeral was June 3 at the church. Burial was at McHenry County Memorial Park Cemetery, Woodstock.

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Arline A. McNett

Arline A. McNett, 91, Woodstock, died Thursday, May 30, 2013, at her home. She was born May 27, 1922, in Huntley, to Chris W. and Alice (Benson) Klabunde. She married Edward L. McNett Nov. 12, 1946, in Woodstock. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Woodstock for more than 50 years. She was a dedicated member of the Altar and Rosary Society at the church for more than 15 years. She was an active member of the Woodstock VFW Auxiliary; and a volunteer with the McHenry County Historical Society. Survivors include a son, Michael (Judith) McNett; a grandson, Andrew McNett; a sister, Betty Ann Sweetland; three half-brothers, Albert H. (Kathy) Klabunde, Chris R. (Peggy) Klabunde and James G. (Karen) Klabunde; and three half-sisters, Judy (Larry) Zak, Sally (Lloyd) Slack and Mary Jane (David) Vanlue. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a brother, Clifford Klabunde. The visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, at Schneider-LeuchtMerwin & Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 6, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 312 Lincoln Ave., Woodstock. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Woodstock. Memorials can be made in her name to JourneyCare Hospice, 405 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL 60011; to Macular

date was set for June 27. Q Shawn Short, 22, 7730 W. Patterson Ave., Chicago, was charged May 27 with driving while license was suspended and operating a vehicle without a safety test at Dean and Hercules streets, Woodstock. Short posted $150 bond. Court date was set for June 20. Q Antonio Ruano-Jimenez, 36, 4808 Prairie Ave., McHenry, was charged May 28 with driving without a license and brake lights at Route 120 and Raffel Road, Woodstock. Ruano-Jimenez was turned over to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce. Bond was set at $150. Court date was to be set.

Kurt A. Myers, 54, Woodstock, died Sunday, May 26, 2013, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 1, 1959, in Woodstock to Jack and Karen (McNeese) Myers. On Aug. 22, 1987, he married Vicki Schmidtman in Woodstock. He was a quality control technician and worked for Union Special for more than 32 years. He was a Chicago sports fan and especially liked to watch Chicago Cubs games. He enjoyed ﬁshing, golﬁng and traveling. His family’s lake house in Wisconsin was one of his favorite places to visit. He also liked to coach children in Little League as well as softball, and watching his son bowl also was something he cherished. Survivors include his wife; a son, Zachary; his parents; a grandmother, Doris McNeese; a brother, Kevin (Gail) Myers; two sisters, Dawn (William) Meade and Thea (John) Hoffman; two uncles, Terry (Gretchen) McNeese and William Reynolds; an aunt, Anette Levie; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and one grandniece. A memorial gathering and service were May 31 at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock. All other services were private. Memorials can be sent to Gavers Community Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 1724, Woodstock, IL 60098; the Make-AWish Foundation; or the family for Zachary’s education fund.

Q Frank Alejandro Hernandez, 22, 14411 Kishwaukee Valley Road, Woodstock, was charged May 28 with battery at 216 North St. Hernandez was turned over to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce. Bond was set at $1,500. Court date was set for June 27. Q Dennis Hatten, 50, 9928 Main St., Hebron, was charged May 29 with retail theft at 420 S. Eastwood Drive, Woodstock. Hatten posted $150 bond. Court date was set for June 27. Any charges are merely accusations, and defendants or suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

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Woodstock, IL 1987

CHERYL WORMLEY

THE EDITORIAL BOARD

Publisher, Co-Owner

Cheryl Wormley John C. Trione Katelyn Stanek Jay Schulz Rhonda Mix Lisa Kucharski

PAUL WORMLEY Co-Owner

JOHN C. TRIONE General Manager

KATELYN STANEK Managing Editor

» OUR VIEW

Big boxes can’t be the only way Woodstock’s economy is on the upswing, at least according to its leaders in City Hall. At the annual State of the City address in May, attendees heard presentations from Mayor Brian Sager, City Manager Roscoe Stelford and Community and Economic Development Director Cort Carlson, and all of their speeches pointed to the arrival of new businesses in Woodstock as a sign that the malaise of a deep economic recession may be lifting. Of course, this announcement came before news of printer D.B. Hess closing broke, but assuming their predictions of increased interest in Woodstock by business owners are accurate, this could still be good news. But will big box stores and chains make up most of Woodstock’s economic future? Much of the presentation touted the opening of stores like Kohl’s as the city’s biggest business successes. To be fair, many attendees expressed interest in such businesses, and many residents were elated to see the arrival of stores and restaurants that for years eschewed Woodstock in favor of Crystal Lake and McHenry. But big boxes and chains cannot be this town’s only focus when it comes to attracting and encouraging new business and industry. Besides the usual suspects cited by supporters of small businesses — the warmth and flavor they bring, the local character — it’s worth noting small businesses lack the clout (and maybe the chutzpah) to demand a city and its residents bow to its stipulations for tax breaks and other conditions that big box stores routinely call for. Kohl’s is one such store. When the Wisconsinbased retailer opened its location in Woodstock, it did so under an agreement with the city that saw Woodstock refunding to Kohl’s half the sales tax the store collects from customers. at agreement, set to run for 20 years, came under the city’s Tax Incentivization Program, which grants tax breaks to businesses — but only if that business plans to build a development of 50,000 square feet or larger and employ at least 50 full-timers, among other things. e city itself is heavily invested in attracting big business, and Woodstock is hardly alone in giving out incentives to large corporations. In fact, it would be fair to argue the frequency with which municipalities around the country grant tax breaks makes it almost impossible for towns to do business without handing out incentives. It’s true small and independent businesses will never account for all the commerce in Woodstock, nor should they. Large corporations employ many of our residents, and plenty of people here still find themselves driving to other towns for different retailers and restaurants. But small businesses lend character to any city. ey give variety and stand against the trend in recent decades that has seen one town become almost indistinguishable from another. ey let charities collect money outside their doors without first having to get permission from a corporate office 1,000 miles away. And they don’t usually get special tax deals. After all, someone has to make up for all those incentives. And it’s our job to support them.

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» YOUR VIEW

Property tax shocker I again was dismayed to see my property tax bill go up another $1,000 and my neighbor got shocked by a $2,000 increase. Why can’t the school districts, townships and the other 12 taxing bodies go through a zero-based budget process? Budget on a real need not based on the previous year. e rate of assessment change for all taxing entities increased by an av-

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erage of 31 percent for the period 2010 to 2012. Individuals on fixed incomes or other working individuals have hardly seen a 31 percent increase in their paychecks. It is time for constraint in the spending habits of our governance that has seen fit to raise our assessment rates. With annual property tax bills in the $9,000 to $20,000-plus range, it is difficult to even think of selling a home. Who wants the burden? What will be

The Woodstock Recreation Department is looking for volunteers for its 36th annual Woodstock Challenge Road Races Saturday, June 15. Among the positions needing to be ﬁlled are timers, course marshals, registrars and waterstop volunteers. Volunteers will receive a T-shirt from the race and breakfast. They also will receive two free guest passes to the Woodstock Recreation Center and a single-day pass to Woodstock Water Works. To volunteer, call Mary Lynn Lisk at 815338-4363 or email mlisk@woodstockil.gov. Woodstock has long hosted multiple road races, charity walks and the like, and the Woodstock Challenge is one of the most popular. We applaud race volunteers, city employees and, of course, the runners and walkers who make all of these events a hallmark of the city’s summer months every year.

Interviews are underway for multiple positions at Woodstock City Hall, including finance director and public works director. These positions are open due to the promotion of Roscoe Stelford and the retirement of John Isbell, respectively. A round of interviews for finance director was held with former finance director Stelford, who is now city manager, and Human Resources Director Deb Schober. They had help from other finance directors from surrounding communities. Six candidates are up for the position of public works director. They will be interviewed by city of Woodstock employees and employees from area municipalities the week of June 10.

the impact when home values eventually go back to what it actually cost to build! We can all sit back and do nothing, or we can make our voices heard by attending school board, county and township meetings. e taxes we pay are simply unfair and it’s time for change. Please become involved in any way you can. Chuck Stevens, Woodstock

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“Think, think, think, until you find something the world wants — not needs — and it will build a highway to your door.” — John H. White

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Raising up the children, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;perpetuating the cultureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Early in my adult life, I had the privilege of knowing a master teacher and choral director. C. W. Francis was a ďŹ xture at Boggs Academy, a Presbyterian-related boarding high school in rural Georgia â&#x20AC;&#x201C; about 45 miles south of Augusta. He had high expectations for his students, and some would say he was overly demanding of musical excellence, personal decorum and academic achievement. But his students excelled as teens and in adult life. To the students, he was Mr. Francis. To the staff, he was C.W. I remember well a particular staff meeting at which C.W. carried on a near ďŹ libuster on the role and responsibility of adults to â&#x20AC;&#x153;perpetuate the culture.â&#x20AC;? He said teaching the children is the primary calling of every adult. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Each generation must teach the next generation,â&#x20AC;? he said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;or society will fall into decay.â&#x20AC;? His words struck a chord with me. I remember them well more than four decades later. is week, I attended the funeral of Margaret Nelson, a dear and close friend of my mother-in-law. Marg, as she was known, was just six weeks shy of her 100th birthday. Although her

funeral-request list had included that there be no eulogies, there were several. Margâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter spoke of the lessons she learned from her mother, who taught by example. Marg Cheryl read widely, loved words, cared about Wormley government and polDeclarations itics and shared her beliefs. Her children and grandchildren were the primary beneďŹ ciaries of her tutelage. My husband, Jim, and others of his generation in the neighborhood beneďŹ ted, too. Margâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son Bob, a lawyer, also spoke, specifying what he would be saying did not constitute a eulogy, but rather closing remarks. Bob was eloquent. His thoughts were well organized, his word choices were exemplary, and his delivery was compelling. After the service, I thanked and complimented Bob. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had really good English teachers in high school,â&#x20AC;? he said, knowing I had been schooled by them also, having graduated from Oswego High School

the year before he did. ursday morning, I attended a continental breakfast in support of the Boy Scout program in Woodstock. e primary purpose of the Boy Scout program, like Girl Scouts, 4-H and other youth programs, is to educate the current generation. e learning and leadership experiences youth programs provide are taught in large part by adult volunteers. Marty Smith, who emceed the event, said the ratio of adults to Scouts is 1:2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one adult for every two Scouts. Youth involved in Scouting and other youth programs are blessed to have adult role models and mentors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; adults who take time to pass on their knowledge, expertise and expectations. Friday night, I sat on the bleachers on the visitorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; side of Sullivan Field for an 8 p.m. Little League game. According to my grandsons, J.T. and Calvin, it was the game of the week â&#x20AC;&#x201C; under the lights and with an announcer. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not up on the current Little League divisions and leagues. What I do know is the game was between two leading teams, Indians and Brewers. Eighteen-plus 9- and 10-year-olds had the opportunity to play six innings of

baseball, coached by baseball-loving, kid-loving, caring and, yes, competitive adults. Not only are the Little Leaguers learning the tenets of good baseball, they are being schooled in sportsmanship, team-building and the wise use of leisure time. e Brewers and Indians arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only teams in Woodstock this time of year. ere are dozens more Little League teams, girls softball teams and soccer teams. e Woodstock Dolphins swim team is in full swing, too. Undoubtedly, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m leaving out some sports and leagues â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not on purpose but unknowingly. Youth sports teams and leagues exist because adults want to provide opportunities for children to learn. Summer also is the season for camps, reading clubs, youth theater and family gatherings and vacations. All provide opportunities to teach the next generation, whether indirectly by example or directly through lessons, coaching and teaching. Perpetuating the culture is an adult responsibility, opportunity and privilege.

tion of lawns in residential areas. Applying too much fertilizer too often is not only bad for the health of lawns, but it will also have a negative impact on the water quality of local rivers and streams. Excess fertilizer (that which is not needed by the plants) will run off with the storm water, which eventually arrives in a local creek. A third concern related to lawn maintenance is air pollution. A Swedish study conducted in 2001 concluded, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Air pollution from cutting grass for an hour with a gasoline-powered lawn mower is about the same as that from a 100-mile automobile ride.â&#x20AC;? e small engine of a gas-powered lawn mower is very inefďŹ cient, and lawn mowing in the U.S. has been estimated to account for up to 5 percent of air pollution in this country. New mowers are more efďŹ cient than older models, but a better alternative is to replace the gas mower with an electric model. Not only do they emit zero air pollution, they are quiet. Quiet enough that they will not spoil a good nap! ere are alternatives to the lawn. Beds of native plants, for example, are not only beautiful but also easy to maintain. Native ďŹ&#x201A;owers, grasses and shrubs can be found for any growing condition. Got shade? Try hazelnuts, wild ginger, Virginia bluebells and wild geraniums. Wet area? Nannyberry viburnum, river

birch, sedges and golden Alexanders are some species to consider. And for those hot, dry spots, I like New England aster, compass plant, black-eyed Susan and prairie coreopsis. Before buying any new plants for the yard, check to make sure that the species chosen are not invasive in this area. e Chicago Botanic Garden maintains a handy guide to invasive plants that includes suggestions for alternatives. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/research/conservation/invasive/chicago/index.php. Help increase the availability and use of native shrubs and trees by volunteering for TLCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shrub Club. e group meets twice a week at Glacier Oaks Nursery in Harvard to propagate native shrubs and trees that are not readily available commercially. Native buckeyes, ninebark, hackberry, wahoo, red bud and hazelnuts are just a few of the species being grown. Volunteers gather from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 2 to 5 p.m. Sundays at the nursery, 8216 White Oaks Road. In the coming weeks, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clubâ&#x20AC;? members will transplant sprouts into pots, weed the garden beds and learn to grow new shrubs from cuttings of established plants. For information, call Melissa at 815-337-9502.

Cheryl Wormley is publisher of The Woodstock Independent.

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From the drone of mowers: waste, pollution and not much else Spring arrived late this year and with it came the weekend drone of lawn mowers. Many an otherwise perfect Sunday afternoon nap has been shattered by a neighborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s noisy grass-trimming machine. And for what? To do it all over again in seven days. Over the years, I have had neighbors who pay a service to come out and fertilize their lawns and treat them with an herbicide that kills everything save the grass. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard people complain about their high water bills during the summer when, without constant water, the lawn might turn brown. One upside of last summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drought was that more people let their lawns go dormant and went weeks at a time without mowing. e grasses that comprise the typical American lawn â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Kentucky bluegrass and various fescues â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are referred to as â&#x20AC;&#x153;cool seasonâ&#x20AC;? grasses for a reason. ey prefer cool and moist conditions like one expects in the spring. Most of the grasses in American lawns

were imported from Europe. Early settlers felt the grasses that were native to the Colonies to be less desirable for grazing by the livestock that were brought along from Europe. Lisa Picture the British and northern EuroHaderlein pean countryside with sheep grazing on lush The Nature of green meadows. Now, Things imagine the weather â&#x20AC;&#x201C; cool summers, mild winters and plenty of rain. en, think about a typical July day in McHenry County: sunny, hot, humid, dry. Hardly ideal conditions for plants that like it moist and cool! So, the ďŹ rst problem with the typical lawn is that the grass species arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t right for our climate and require large amounts of water and fertilizer to stay lush and green during the summer. e next problem arises from over-fertiliza-

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Education Challenger’s nominee named Teacher of the Year Rockford teacher whose students visit the Challenger Center every year is one of 5 winners of the award By ELIZABETH HARMON The Independent When two representatives from Woodstock’s Challenger Learning Center for Science & Technology showed up at her school in flight gear, Julie Rohl, a sixth-grade teacher at Rockford Christian School, knew something was up. “I thought I was being called in to the assembly to fix some technology problem, but when I saw Chantel [Madson] and Maureen [Otten], I started to cry,” said Rohl, one of five educators chosen as a 2013 Challenger Learning Center Teacher of the Year. “It was so great to find out I’d won. I couldn’t believe it.” She was presented with the award in a special surprise assembly at her school May 20. e assembly included a short presentation by Madson, Challenger

Learning Center director, and Otten, lead simulated space mission field trip every flight director at the center. year since 2001. “Up until last year, we “It was a big surprise and I had no idea, did an activity where they meet up with but some of my students and former stu- a comet, but this past year, because of dents were there,” Rohl said. all the information out about Curiosity’s e national award recognizes teach- landing on Mars, we did a Mars mission,” ers for their commitment to science, she said. technology and math education. Each of To prepare her students for the misthe 43 Challenger sion, in which Learning Centers they role-play around the world as astronauts may nominate a on a space misteacher, and this sion, Rohl uses is the first time the center’s sugthat one of the gested mission — Chantel Madson, Woodstock cenactivity list and Challenger Learning Center director ter’s nominees creates stations has won. in her classroom “She really gets the kids pumped up that teach various skills they will need to for their visit to the Challenger by us- successfully complete their mission. ing our pre- and post-mission activities,” e skills include communication, baMadson said. “She also gets the kids mis- sic science tasks such as taking blood sion T-shirts and treats them all to pizza, pressure or monitoring acidity levels making it an all-around fabulous day in liquid, using mathematical formulas that the kids will remember. She’s teach- to navigate, assembling equipment and ing that science is fun, and that’s what more. we’re all about.” As important as the math, science and Rohl has been bringing her sixth-grade technology component is the experience students to the Challenger Center for a students gain in working collaboratively.

“She’s teaching that science is fun, and that’s what we’re all about.”

“In sixth grade, they’re just beginning to learn how to do this, so coming on the mission is a great learning tool to jumpstart middle school,” Rohl said. Rohl learned about the Challenger Center from a student. “I was a kindergarten teacher at the time, and a little boy who had been there talked about it in show and tell,” she said. “I had an interest in astronomy and thought it sounded cool. e next year, my principal asked me to teach sixthgrade math and science, and I thought it would be a great place to take a field trip.” When Madson told Rohl in March that they planned to nominate her for the award, she said she was honored but didn’t believe she would win. Having been chosen, she is especially excited to receive the award itself, a medallion made from aluminum that was aboard Apollo 8, along with a letter from the widow of the flight’s commander. “Apollo 8 was the first flight to orbit the moon, and the aluminum has been into space. ere aren’t many medallions, and she’ll be able to display it in her classroom,” Madson said.

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Apple Creek Flowers honors teachers By JAN DOVIDIO The Independent Apple Creek Flowers, Woodstock, sponsored an essay contest in celebration of National Teacher Appreciation Day. is is the second year the shop hosted the contest. A dozen yellow roses were delivered to each winning teacher May 7 by store owner Elizabeth Crisp. e delivery was a surprise to both the teacher and the student who submitted the essay. e contest was open to

students at all Woodstock School District 200 schools, St. Mary School and Marian Central Catholic High School. What pleased Crisp most was “that the students gave careful thought to what they wrote about their teachers.” She added that the contest “recognizes that teachers help to mold and shape students. is is a chance to honor adults who have a positive inﬂuence on students.” e winning teachers and their schools are: Gail Wiegand and Elizabeth Instefjord, Westwood; Cheryl Kremske and Jody Marlay, Greenwood; Adal Gonzalez and Joan omas, Creekside; Sonia Arnold and Jennifer Malecke, Prairiewood; Nancy Heitz, Dean Street; and Cynthia Maire, Mary Endres. e remaining ﬁve winners teach at St. Mary. ey are Christine Wilke, Annette Butler, Erika Liuzzi, Hillary Russell and Jennifer Cherniak. News of recognitions and milestones can be sent to Janet Dovidio at fetjetjd@aol.com.

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Behler named to dean’s list

District 200 announces summer hours

Jennifer Behler, Woodstock, was named to the St. Norbert College, De Pere, Wis., spring dean’s list.

Belt graduates with honors Chelsey Lee Belt, Woodstock, graduated May 5, magna cum laude and with research honors, with a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington.

UW-Milwaukee announces graduates The following students recently graduated from the University of WisconsinMilwaukee. Andrew Klouda, Bull Valley, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree, and Benjamin Roberts, Woodstock, graduated with Bachelor of Science degrees in engineering and applied science.

Monmouth announces graduates The following students from Woodstock and Wonder Lake recently graduated from Monmouth College, Monmouth. Joel Callahan, Wonder Lake, graduated with a degree in business administration; Olivia Haines, Wonder Lake, graduated magna cum laude with a degree in history; James Scimeca, Woodstock, graduated with degrees in business administration and economics; and Parker Woodall, Woodstock, graduated with a degree in art.

Student receives National Merit scholarship Jack Uidl, Woodstock, received a National Merit scholarship for the University of Chicago.

Free graduates with honors Jennifer Free, Woodstock, recently graduated magna cum laude from Creighton University, Omaha, Neb., with Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees.

Farrand makes spring dean’s list at Rocky Mountain Zachery Farrand, Woodstock, was named to the Rocky Mountain College, Billings, Mont., spring dean’s list.

Woodstock School District 200 schools and offices will operate on a four-day work week through Friday, Aug. 2. Buildings will be open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and will be closed Fridays. The summer schedule will be in effect for all District 200 schools and administrative offices. The Kids Club will be open five days a week with summer hours from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center, 2045 N. Seminary Ave. Mary Endres Elementary School also will offer a Kids Club program for students in kindergarten through fifth grade from 2 to 6 p.m. at 227 W. Judd St.. The offices of all District 200 elementary schools, including Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center, will close at the end of the day Tuesday, June 18, and reopen Wednesday, July 24. Middle school offices will close at the end of the day Tuesday, June 25, and reopen Monday, July 22. Woodstock High School

and Woodstock North ofﬁces will remain open during the summer but will observe the four-day work schedule. District 200’s summer school program also will operate on a four-day schedule with no classes scheduled Fridays. Summer school classes

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began June 3 and will end Thursday, July 11. Summer school classes will not be held Wednesday and Thursday, July 3 and 4. The ﬁrst day of school for students will be Thursday, Aug. 15.

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A&E Svalander brings a twist to ballet By RHONDA MIX The Independent e Judith Svalander School of Ballet will bring its Spring Gala of Dance to the Woodstock Opera House Saturday, June 8, showcasing dancers who will prove to be different from dancers featured at typical ballet recitals, according to school owner Judith Svalander. “I don’t think people realize the spring gala isn’t a recital,” she said. “If people don’t know us, this is their chance to come out and see what we do.” e ballet school has held shows at the Opera House since the 1980s, with up to 15 performances per year. Svalander, a Woodstock native, said most people wouldn’t think of the Opera House as a dance stage. Historically, however, the venue has featured a variety of full ballets including “Sleeping Beauty” and “ e Nutcracker.” “To perform ballets from the 1800s in a theater that was created in the 1800s is so cool,” Svalander said. Eight new graduate students will showcase their talents in

the spring gala this year, each taking part in a special performance. “ ey are super-talented students and very fearless,” said Svalander, who pointed to Wonder Lake resident Colin Ellis in particular. “Colin recently won a Woodstock Fine Arts Association scholarship, and he’s someone many people in the community have watched for awhile. He’s been involved with ballet since he was 4 years old, and he is absolutely phenomenal. Colleges are seeking after him like they seek after football players.” e students will dance to a variety of excerpts from ballet classics such as “La Fille mal Gardee,” “Giselle,” “Firebird,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “Leaves are Fading,” “Anyuta” and “Diana.” Modern pieces such as “Memories of Gaite,” “Roxanne,” “Georgia” and “Silence” also will be featured. “If you’ve never been to a ballet or even if you have been to one, this show will be exciting,” Svalander said. “You will see traditional and great historical pieces. We also have

SPRING GALA OF DANCE Where: Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St. When: 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, June 8 Tickets: $20/adults, $15/students and senior citizens Phone: 815-338-5300 [something new] this year – our ‘Woodstock premier’ of ‘At the Stake’ – a piece derived from the Salem witch hunts. It’s very strange but exciting.” Svalander said “At the Stake” will feature a dancing priest and will be “scary and really dramatic,” but she hopes people will enjoy it. As someone who has studied the art of ballet for most of her life, Svalander believes people should come to a show to experience the “many depths of emotion” behind ballet. “ ere are no words in ballet, but dances and moves that allow you, as a spectator, to be pulled into the emotion of what is being expressed,” she said. “Just let go and let it be an experience. e experience is what you get out of it.” e Judith Svalander Dance

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Turning Point to host ladies night out Turning Point Domestic Violence Agency and 31 North will host a ladies night out event from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at 217 N. Front St., McHenry. The evening will feature shopping, rafﬂes and bingo. Admission will be $5 at the door. Rafﬂe tickets and bingo sheets will be available

for $2 each. Shopping vendors will include Arbonne, Avon, Creative Memories, Da Bomb Cosmetics, It Works, Jamberry, Juice Plus, Mary Kay, Origami Owl, Pampered Chef, Paparazzi, Perfectly Posh, Sara Blaine for Willow House, Scentsy, Surprise Party, Tastefully Simple, ThirtyOne and Tupperware. Proceeds will beneﬁt Turning Point. For information, call Betsy Cosgray at 815-338-8081 or email bcosgray@ mchenrycountyturningpoint.org.

Wonder Lake’s Colin Ellis is featured in the Judith Svalander Dance Theatre Spring Gala of Dance. PHOTO: DAN SWINSON

eatre Spring Gala of Dance will take place at 2 and 8 p.m. June 8 at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and senior citizens. For information, call 815338-5300.

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» MUSIC LIVE MUSIC AT EXPRESSLY LESLIE’S June 7, 14, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Expressly Leslie Vegetarian Specialties Woodstock Square Mall 110 S. Johnson St. Free expresslyleslie.com June 7: Pete Jonsson wil perform.

JAZZ JAM June 7, 21, 7 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. 815-338-4212 $5 donation jazzonthesquare.com John Nellson and Billy Denk will host. WOODSTOCK FARMERS

MARKET MUSIC June 8, 11, 9 a.m. to noon Woodstock Square Free woodstockfarmersmarket.org June 8: Bear Creek, with the Kishwaukee Ramblers, will perform. June 11: The Kishwaukee Ramblers will perform. WOODSTOCK SUMMER CITY BAND CONCERT June 12, 19, 26, 7:30 p.m. Woodstock Square Bring lawn chairs and gather around the bandstand. An ice cream social will run concurrent to the concert. Themes are: June 12: “Begin Again” June 19: “Love is in the Air” June 26: “Streets” STAGE LEFTOVERS June 12, 26, 7: 30 p.m. Stage Left Cafe’ 125 Van Buren St. 815-334-3555 The band will include Rich Prezioso, Joe Pesz, Brian Murphy, Laurel Palma, Pete Jonsson and Les Urban. OPEN MIC NIGHT June 14, 28, 7 p.m. Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. $3 donation offsquaremusic.org Open Mic is sponsored by Off Square Music. Various artists will perform in 15-minute slots.

» THEATER ‘HOLLYWOOD HOTEL’ June 7, 7:30 p.m. June 8, 2 and 7:30 p.m. June 9, 2 p.m. Theatre on the Green 15314 St. Patrick Road Adults $8 advance, $10 door Senior citizens, students, veterans, military $5 815-354-7435

» DANCE SPRING DANCE GALA June 8, 2 and 8 p.m. Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. 815-338-4212 The Judith Svalander Dance Theatre will present a modern-day angle on several classical ballets.

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» MOVIES Previews of films currently playing at the Woodstock Theatre by Jay Schulz ‘STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS’ Captain James T. Kirk, played by Chris Pine (“Rise of the Guardians”), leads his crew in a chase across the galaxy in pursuit of a oneman weapon of mass destruction. “Star Trek Into Darkness” is directed by J. J. Abrams (“Super 8”) and also stars Zachary Quinto (“Heroes’) and Zoe Saldana (“Avatar”). RATED PG13, 132 MINUTES ‘FAST & FURIOUS 6’ CIA agent Luke Hobbs played by Dwayne Johnson (“The Rundown”) recruits Dominic Toretto, played by Vin Diesel (“Pitch Black”), and his team to bring down a villain who specializes in vehicular warfare. “Fast & Furious 6” is directed by Justin Lin(“Fast Five”) and also stars Paul Walker (“Joy Ride”) and Michelle Rodriguez (“Avatar”). RATED PG-13, 130 MINUTES ‘THE HANGOVER PART III’ All the members of the Wolfpack are back and hilarity ensues in the third installment of the series. “The Hangover Part III” is directed by Todd Phillips (“Old School”) and stars Bradley Cooper (“The A-Team”), Ed Helms (“Cedar Rapids”), Zach Galifianakis (“Due Date”) and Ken Jeong (“Pain & Gain”). RATED R, 100 MINUTES ‘EPIC’ A teenager finds herself in the deep forest where a battle between good and evil forces rages. “Epic” is directed by Chris Wedge (“Ice Age”) and stars the voices of Colin Farrell (“Fright Night”), Josh Hutcherson (“The Hunger Games”) and Amanda Seyfried (“In Time”). RATED PG, 120 MINUTES ‘AFTER EARTH’ Will Smith (“Men in Black”) and Jaden Smith (“The Karate Kid”) play father and son astronauts who crash-land on Earth, which had been evacuated by the human race years before. “After Earth” is directed by M. Night Shyamalan (“The Sixth Sense”). RATED PG13 100 MINUTES ‘NOW YOU SEE ME’ A team of illusionists that robs banks as part of its stage performance is tracked by the FBI and Interpol. “Now You See Me” is directed by Louis Leterrier (“The Transporter”) and stars Jesse Eisenberg (“Zombieland”), Mark Rufalo (“Zodiac”), Woody Harrelson (“Natural Born Killers”) and Isla Fisher (“Wedding Crashers”). RATED PG-13, 116 MINUTES ‘THE PURGE’ In the future without crime, a family is terrorized during the 12-hour period of lawlessness known as the purge. “The Purge” is directed by first-time director James DeMonaco and stars Ethan Hawke (“Gattaca”) and Lena Headey (“300”). RATED R, 85 MINUTES ‘THE INTERNSHIP’ Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn team up eight years after their smash hit “Wedding Crashers.” This time they lose their jobs selling watches and take internships at Google. “The Internship” is directed by Shawn Levy (“Night at the Museum”) and also stars Rose Byrne (“Insidious”) and Aasif Mandvi (“The Daily Show”). RATED PG-13, 119 MINUTES

‘THIS IS THE END’ (starts June 11) James Franco (“127 Hours”) hosts a party for all his celebrity friends that just happens to coincide with the apocalypse. Hilarity ensues. “This is the End” is directed by writer Evan Goldberg and actor Seth Rogan (“The 40 year Old Virgin”). RATED R, 107 MINUTES ‘MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE’S MOST WANTED’ (June 12) Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melman ﬁnd themselves in Europe posing as a traveling circus while trying to get back to New York. RATED PG, 93 MINUTES

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Finding a mentor Happy Wednesday (or Friday or Tuesday) greetings – this was the standard email salutation from one of my most memorable mentors. Hal was a former executive with USG and was one of those special people that could bring the proverbial hammer and velvet glove in the same sentence. He also was one of my first mentors who was John not a supervisor. Hal Buckley passed away a few years ago, and I still Minding Your miss his wisdom, Business insights and drive. I had not thought much about mentors before Hal – at least not in regard to me, my work and my career. I had been a mentor for a young boy through a youth organization in the city. However, I did not translate that service back to my own work life. I learned a great deal from my supervisors, but those were not mentoring relationships. Having a mentor is an excellent avenue for personal and professional growth – no matter where you are in your career. A mentor is not just someone to provide advice. A mentor provides learning and guidance through an ongoing relationship. Finding a business mentor can feel like a daunting task, but there is a great deal of information on the Internet about finding a mentor. e basics are: Q Know what you want – be clear on your goals and desired outcomes from a mentoring relationship. Q Decide where to look – start with your own network – personal and professional. Your mentor does not have to be in the same industry as you. Q Ask – the hardest part is asking someone to be a mentor. Be clear, be specific, be honest. You are asking for someone to make a personal commitment to you. And be prepared for “no.” If you are not ready for a formal mentoring relationship, there are other less formal ways to grow and learn. ere are groups for young professionals and leads/networking groups through area chambers, service clubs like Rotary and the Jaycees and online groups through LinkedIn and other websites. Also, look to your own circle of friends and colleagues. I am fortunate to have a group of friends who are in similar places in our careers and lives and families, and we provide sounding boards, shoulders and brain trusts. In many ways we mentor each other. I also meet with several individuals about once a month for a cup of coffee and an hour of conversation. ese are not established mentoring relationships, but friends helping friends. And I learn from them while I look for my next mentor.

John Buckley is the director of Adult and Child Therapy Services. Buckley has more than 15 years of nonproﬁt and business experience.

A crowd gathers at Edgetown Bowl for its last day of business. The alley will re-open with new owners in July. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KEN FARVER

At Edgetown Bowl, one last frame Family marks its last night as alley’s owners May 31 By LISA KUCHARSKI The Independent After 12 years of business that included rebuilding from the destruction of a ﬁre, stretching funds through a recession and losing a loving wife and mother, the Walters family, owners of Edgetown Bowl, have decided to sell. e bowling alley at 1330 S. Eastwood Drive hosted its ﬁnal night of bowling May 31 under the Walters’ ownership. Owner Steve Walters said keeping up with taxes proved most challenging in sustaining the business. He said before the building burned down in 2005, his tax bill was $24,000. After completing construction, taxes increased to $60,000 at the start of this year. “Just for a week, you have to put in more than $1,200 just for taxes, before you even consider paying the utilities and upkeep on everything and insurances,” Walters said. “And the worst part about it is you raise the price and people go berserk.” Steve Walters’ son and business partner, Jason Walters, said covering expenses took up a large portion of the revenue, which also led to a heavy workload for the family. “We dropped virtually all our employees within the last two, three, four years,” Jason Walters said. “It’s pretty much just been the Walters family running it.” Covering taxes became a struggle during the recession in 2007 and 2008 because Edgetown was not generating the revenue it once had. Jason Walters and his father said the entertainment industry was suffering as a whole because consumers had less expendable income to spend on nights out bowling. After speaking last year with representatives from AMF Bowling Centers Inc., the world’s largest owner and operator of bowling centers, the Walters said they learned that approximately 300 bowling centers across the nation were closing within the

next year. Along with a decrease in bowlers, Jason Walters said business in the bar was affected by stricter enforcement of the driving under the influence laws and said the reduced number of bar customers did not make the $2,000 per year liquor license worthwhile. Selling food and providing outdoor activities like volleyball and horseshoes drew some attention, but the recession limited consumer spending on recreational activities. Overall, the most influential factor in the Walters’ decision to sell the business was the death of wife and mother, Carolyn, in April 2012. Steve and Jason Walters said Carolyn was the driving force behind Edgetown. Filling her schedule with 99 percent of the office work and organizing clubs, fundraisers and other event planning, the Walters said Carolyn kept Edgetown afloat and kept the community happy and involved. Jason Walters said he and his family lost the desire to continue business once his mother died and that letting go was the life change his family needed. e Woodstock community also is adapting to the change. Frequent Edgetown visitors Steve and Diane Messman said Edgetown holds a special significance

for them because they met and started dating while attending a Monday night bowling league in 1975, when the Okrie family owned the business. When the building burned down, the Messmans said they were joined by members of the community to help put Edgetown back together. e couple said they plan to continue bowling at the new establishment and hope to see more residents in attendance as well. “Woodstock struggles with establishments,” Steve Messman said. “I’d like to see more people in town support a local business.” By mid-July, the 58-year-old Edgetown name will be retired and replaced with Kingston Lanes. e bowling alley was purchased by a 10-member limited liability corporation comprised of a group of local businessmen, each with more than 40 years of Woodstock residency. New owner Deanne Kingston said the group is looking forward to promoting youth and senior leagues and enhancing the entertainment side of the business with candlelight bowling, a variety of tournaments and outdoor barbecues. She said Kingston Lanes hopes to continue the Walters’ legacy, but the name is changing to mark a fresh start.

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Brown donates to food pantry, is recognized by city By JAN DOVIDIO The Independent Brown Printing Company, Woodstock Division, made a $925 contribution to the Woodstock Food Pantry in April. is amount represented the number of pounds the company’s employees lost in a weight-loss competition held at its plant. Brown’s contribution letter thanked the Woodstock Food Pantry for “its valuable service to the families in our local community.” Brown Printing Company was recognized at the May 21 Woodstock City Council meeting for “its commitment to energy conservation, improved working environment and tremendous value they bring to the Woodstock business community,” as stated in the recognition memo prepared by Cort Carlson, Woodstock community and economic development director. e recognition speciﬁcally mentioned the company’s custom design of a spray humidifying system in its production facility. e innovation minimize dust particles in the air, control static and helped prevent paper from curling. is custom project allowed them to shut down all 24 electric humidiﬁers. e savings in electrical costs was about $300,000 annually. To implement the project, Brown Printing secured $271,154.73 in grant funds from the Commonwealth-Edison Smart Ideas for Your Business program. News of recognitions and milestones can be sent to Janet Dovidio at fetjetjd@aol.com.

REAL ESTATE Filed in the McHenry County Recorder’s Ofﬁce, May 17 to 21: Q Residence at 1115 Hartland Road, Woodstock, was sold by Richard Loughran, Huntley, to Matthew Benkert and Allison Armbrust, Woodstock, for $230,000. Q Residence at 9114 Pine Ave., Wonder Lake, was sold by William Powell, Sharon, Wis., to NLP Inc., West Chicago, for $45,000. Q Residence at 222 Second St., Woodstock, was sold by Mark Galuski, Byron, to Rachel Duran, Woodstock, for $95,900. Q Residence at 473 N. Eastwood Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, to Louis Orlow II, Woodstock, for $59,900. Q Residence at 833 Pleasant St., Woodstock, was sold by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Carrollton, Texas, to Jordan Freeze, Woodstock, for $97,500. Q Residence at 625 Wheeler St., Woodstock, was sold by Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation, Chicago, to the Secretary of Housing & Urban Development, Chicago, for $48,000. Q Residence at 324 Summit Ave., Woodstock, was sold by Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation, Chicago, to the Secretary of Housing & Urban Development, Chicago, for $247,454. Q Residence at 612 Handel Lane, Woodstock, was sold by Maples at the Sonatas LLC, Plainﬁeld, to Kenneth and Gloria DeRango, Woodstock, for $244,990. Q Residence at 793 Mary Ann St., Woodstock, was sold by Marilyn Millin, Dixon, to David and Jerrilynn Mazurk, Cary, for $85,000.

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Stickney House renovation brings a lot of angles To those who have dedicated countless hours working to restore the corner-free Stickney House in Bull Valley, it can seem as though they are going around in circles. Yet they persist – not just for months or years, but for decades. “It’s just an ongoing thing,” said Stickney House Foundation volunteer Virginia Peschke. “I think there is a genuine love of the building among people in the village … You earn $3,000 at a pop and you put in a Kurt couple windows, then Begalka you keep going. Everybody just has their Past is Present interest in it and then I think [that interest] kind of replenishes itself.” Newly elected foundation president Nicole Horn said she began working on the project 26 years ago – when the village received the Stickney House as part of a 700-acre annexation. But despite housing village offices and the police department, renovations to the 157-year-old structure come from private donations and not taxpayers. “Sometimes we do not get any funding and we have to take it in stride,” said Horn, who runs the architectural firm NH Regal Designs in Algonquin. “And sometimes we have to do maintenance when things fall apart and break. Unfortunately, that falls on our shoulders, too.” Many of the repairs completed early on revolved around shoring things up – from pouring new foundation walls to repairing a leaky roof to tuckpointing to upgrading interior plumbing and electrical services. A ramp to ensure access for the disabled was added to the east side, in as unobtrusive a spot as possible. And the basement’s dirt floor has been replaced with a modern cement floor suitable for archive storage. “ e Stickney House has been under a slow restoration for 20 years, and the majority of what has been done up to this point has been stuff not easily seen by the public,” Bull Valley trustee Peter Helms said. “We want to get done with the outside restoration, the pretty part that people can see.” More visible repairs include replacing all 15 windows with similar or original materials. Passersby also see the stone walks and the solid walnut door cut on a radius so that it conforms to the building’s unique architectural style. In 2002, some 2,700 vintage bricks were used to make repairs. A period-specific landscaping plan is among the “smart restoration” items on the foundation’s list, Horn said. “We really stay on track and research the people that we’ve hired over the years,” she said. “We get expert advice on how to handle restoration and in writing, so that every one of the foundation members know what we’re doing going forward.” George Stickney, a New York native and the first white settler in Nunda Township, was the first township supervisor, a road commissioner and the Holcombville School director for 16 years. He married the daughter of another prominent pioneer, Sylvia (spelled Silvea in old records) Beckley, in 1839. e Stickneys received title to the prop-

“I look at it as historical preservation for another structure in McHenry County,” Stickney House Foundation President Nicole Horn said. “You look at the number of farms now, and it’s sad to see that part of history disappear. We’re not just about saving the house, we’re about saving the farm and the estate.” COURTESY PHOTO

erty in 1840 and construction to replace their original log cabin began in 1849. e 10-room house, located at 1904 Cherry Valley Road, was completed in 1856. Its signature rounded corners mirror Sylvia’s interest in spiritualism. Perhaps the loss of seven of 10 children fueled her interest in communicating with the dead. e Stickney House and 2 acres were deeded to the village in 1986 and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. e Stickney House Foundation was established in 1991. e next bellwether objective is to restore the second-floor ballroom. “ e idea is to make the building one day be a museum or at least a community center for Bull Valley,” Horn said. “Whatever it winds up to be, it is a unique structure. Whenever I’m there, there is someone who is walking in who wants to take a photograph and know more about it.” Helms said at least a quarter million dollars have been spent so far on the Stickney House – much of it just to keep the house in one piece. Horn estimated another $200,000 is needed to renovate the second floor, which had been cut up into apartments. New electrical service, heating and cooling ducts, insulation and plastering is required … not to mention a top-notch fire-suppression system. “Everybody assumes we get state funding, but it’s all private donations,” Horn said. “It doesn’t matter if you donate $5 or $5,000. Every bit is worth it.” After demolition and removal of modern additions to the second floor take place and the original ballroom is restored, the foundation hopes to turn the 30-by-30-foot building into a museum and fix up the 3,000-square-foot barn along Cherry Valley Road. “ e goal is to restore the beautiful Victorian Italianate home and grounds to their original condition and use the home as a community center for area

groups and a learning experience for school children,” Bull Valley records clerk Michelle Stankus said. Toward that end, foundation supporters will host two fundraisers — a Renaissance fair from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at the Still Farm, 1114 Country Club Road, and a police department golf outing Friday, Aug. 23, at Boone Creek Golf Club, 6912 Mason Hill Road, Bull Valley. e fair will feature music and a performance by Be Allured Belly Dancing. Admission is $14.95 for adults, $7 for children ages 6 to 12. Children 5 and under are free. Details on the golf outing are being worked out. An optional pig roast dinner, costing between $5 and $10, is available at the same location. For information, visit www.stickneyhousefoundation.org. “At the very beginning we had beetle infestations and animals. People were squatting in there during the 1970s,” Horn said. “But over the last ﬁve years we’ve made really outstanding progress that has made it a viable, tolerable ofﬁce building, and it looks like a house again. … I think I can see in the next decade we could be wrapping up a lot of our goals.” Upcoming McHenry County Historical Society events: Q 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 12 – Perkins Hall Players present “Path to Lakemoor – e Dissolution of Lily Lake.” Perkins Hall is located at the corner of Franklinville and Garden Valley roads southwest of Woodstock. Come and join in the civil melodrama. Period clothing is encouraged. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served. Q 2 p.m. Saturday, June 22 – Civil War-era baseball game pits the McHenry County “Independants” (an actual team of that era) against the Lake County Athletics at Siems Memorial Park off Highbridge Road in Union. Grayslake Heritage Center Executive Director Dave Oberg will umpire and emcee, explaining the rules and teaching the audience

Volunteers for the Stickney House Foundation are working to renovate the Bull Valley home and return it to its original state. COURTESY PHOTO

to cheer and jeer in proper 19th-century fashion. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Period clothing is encouraged. e day features a display of Franklin Mint baseball parks (courtesy of Bill Rose) from noon to 2 p.m. in the West Harmony School, located on the museum grounds. e exhibit also is available for viewing from 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, June 16 and 23. 7 p.m. Monday, June 24 – Annual Q meeting featuring Joseph Morton, a Crystal Lake resident and professor emeritus at Northeastern Illinois University. e political historian will explain how the Electoral College works and its role in determining four U.S. presidential elections. e society’s annual meeting and light refreshments will follow. Donations are appreciated. For information, visit www.gothistory. org or call 815-923-2267.

Kurt Begalka is administrator of the McHenry County Historical Society.

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The McHenry County Department of Health recently announced the winners of its eighth annual Spirit of Public Health Awards. Winners of the awards were nominated for their contributions toward making McHenry County a healthier place to live. Winners are pictured, from left: Dr. Richard O. Cook, Mercy Health System; Aidan Donahoe, Woodstock High School; and Jim Tomasek, assistant director at Friendship House, Crystal Lake. COURTESY PHOTO

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The Woodstock Garden Club awarded $1,000 scholarships to Woodstock High School seniors Zach Fabos and Wyatt Meyer. Fabos will attend Roosevelt University, and Meyer will attend Marquette University. Pictured, from left, are: Fabos, Jennifer Seegers, Meyer and Barbara Oughton. COURTESY PHOTO

The Woodstock Professional & Business Women recently awarded ﬁve $1,000 Francis Kuhn Scholarships to women returning to school. Pictured are the winners, from left, front row: Maria Ortiz and Patricia Sowa. Back row: Maggie Woznicki, Kathy Porth and Paige Santiago. COURTESY PHOTO

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Theater students get hands-on training University of Illinois brings theater technology workshop to Woodstock North By RHONDA MIX The Independent A group of students from Woodstock North and Woodstock high schools participated in a theater technology workshop sponsored by the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana May 5. Michael Susong, a former WHS student and recent graduate of U of I, approached WNHS staff about the workshop after a group of WNHS students attended the Illinois High School eatre Festival, hosted by the university, in January. “[Susong] contacted us and said U of I was going to start an outreach program that would help make high school theater easier,” WNHS Technical Director Sue Lewis said. “It was a brand new program, and, because of a meeting backstage with Michael, WNHS [was chosen] for the program.” e workshop featured a lecture on theater budgeting and planning as well as theater construction sessions. Susong, of U of I’s tech theater department, and several other people led the event at WNHS. “One of the goals of the program was to reach out and help schools progress,” Susong said. “It’s important to help schools with conditions such as Woodstock North – schools with newer staff members and a newer building. It’s a great chance to help them hit the ground running.” Urbana High School also was chosen to participate in the program. Sixteen students from WNHS and three students from Woodstock High School attended. e workshop provided information for students, parents and teachers on theater safety as well as opportunities for students to build sets such as a Hollywood ﬂat – a set with panels positioned onstage that provide the illu-

The University of Illinois’ Michael Susong, right, instructs students during a theater technology workshop May 5 at WNHS. COURTESY PHOTO

sion of buildings or other backgrounds – which Lewis said is the “bread and butter of theater.”

“It’s a great chance to help them hit the ground running.” — Michael Susong, University of Illinois Students participated in two 90-minute construction sessions. “ e feedback from students was positive,” Lewis said. “It was good to see the kids working together, and they really enjoyed the experience because it was hands-on. We got a lot of great ideas, and it was cool to have that many

of the students involved.” “We had a great time being there,” said Susong, who hopes to return next year to host a similar program. “It also was an opportunity for students who are typically actors to come out and get some hands-on building experience, something that will help them if they choose a profession in theater. e more knowledge they have of how everything works, they better off they will be in the future.” Lewis said she looks forward to representatives from U of I returning next year and is proud of how her school’s theater program is progressing. “Our theater can rival theaters in many colleges” said Lewis. “It’s an exciting time.”

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St. John’s to hold garage sale St. John’s Lutheran Church will hold a garage sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 7, and from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 8, at 401 St. John’s Road, Woodstock. A bake sale also will be featured. For information, call 815-338-5159.

Senior Care Volunteer Network to hold seminar The Senior Care Volunteer Network will hold a free seminar titled “Facing Medicare: Understanding the Different Components,” from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at The Pointe, 5650 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake. For information, call 815-455-3120 or visit www.scvnmchenrycounty.org.

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WPD offers Rx drug disposal alternative Tossing old medicines in the trash can be harmful, but a new initiative by the police department makes it easier to dispose of them properly By RHONDA MIX The Independent

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Ready to toss your expired prescriptions but don’t know where to turn? e Woodstock Police Department, in conjunction with the Community Partnership Coalition, will provide a way for people to dispose of excess and expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medications in an environmentally safe manner. In previous years, the Drug Enforcement Administration partnered with the WPD with twice-yearly drug take-back programs. New funding from the federal government allowed the department to purchase a MedReturn box, which acts as a collection unit for medicine. e box is located in the lobby of the police station at 656 Lake Ave. “You can’t miss it,” Sgt. Chip Amati said. “People can drop off 24 hours a day, seven days a week.” Prescription and over-the-counter drugs will be accepted without ques-

tion, but the box is not suitable for liquids or syringes. Drugs deposited at the station will be taken to a designated site in Rockford to be destroyed. Amati said the drug drop-off box provides people with an easy, alternative way to dispose of unwanted drugs instead of ﬂushing them down the toilet, which can be harmful to the environment. Amati also said the police station wanted to participate in the program after reviewing numerous surveys that revealed at least 7.5 percent of young people between the ages of 12 and 17 have reported using and abusing prescription drugs at home. “It’s also a matter of public safety,” Amati said. “ ere are a lot of people out there raiding drugs, sharing drugs and misusing them. Obtaining this med box is to support the community.” Even if people are not concerned about their old prescription and overthe-counter drugs falling into the wrong hands, Amati said it’s wise for people to be proactive and dispose of hazardous materials in a responsible fashion. “It’s like keeping an old can of paint around,” he said. “It has to be destroyed the right way and not put back into the environment.”

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25 years ago Q Woodstock Fire Chief Philip Parker became the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ďŹ rst full-time, paid ďŹ re service administrator. Q Woodstock High School building trades program, comprised of 16 high school juniors and seniors, completed a 2,400-square-foot, two-story house at 1151 Gerry St. Q Vera Perry, Woodstock, was honored with the Retired Teacher of the Year Award on her 90th birthday. Q WHS boys baseball player Joel Bosman was named MVP for the Blue Streaks, having ďŹ nished the year with a .539 batting average, nine home runs and 35 runs batted in.

15 years ago Q Greenwood Elementary School teacher Gay Mather was selected as a Fulbright Memorial Scholar and was going to study in Japan as part of the program. Q WHS students Seth Bohn and Jackie Schmeiding were named prom king and queen. Q The Woodstock Repertoire Dance Ensemble prepared for its dance festival at the Woodstock Opera House. Q WHS track and ďŹ eld member Brent Lahman qualiďŹ ed for the IHSA Class 2A state meet in discus with a distance of 143 feet, 10 inches.

20 years ago Q The McHenry County Defenders offered a ďŹ ve-point plan to the Environmental Protection Agency and the Illinois EPA for remediation of the old Woodstock landďŹ ll. Q The Kishwaukee Valley Garden Club celebrated its 40th anniversary. Q Speech teacher Anne Burnett retired from Woodstock School District 200 after 29 years. Q The WHS girls softball team defeated McHenry 7-5 behind Jenny MansďŹ eld, who

10 years ago Q Woodstock City Band member John Leighty, McHenry, celebrated his 40th anniversary as a band member. Q Chinese artist Cao Yong presented the lithograph â&#x20AC;&#x153;Freedomâ&#x20AC;? to the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District. Q Seven contestants vied for the title Miss Woodstock â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ashley Berlin, Desiree Dvorak, Ashley Huitzacua, Amanda Oefelein, Hilary Purdy, Morgan Roewer and Jenna Vinci. Q The Marian Central Catholic High

School boys baseball team defeated WHS 5-4, capitalizing on Blue Streak errors that led to all ďŹ ve of its runs. 5 years ago Q WHS senior Sarah Drennen was crowned Miss Woodstock 2008. Q About 700 future Woodstock North High School students voted and selected a bird as the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s logo. Q McHenry County Home and Community Education held its 90th annual meeting. Q The Marian Central lacrosse team defeated Johnsburg on a goal by James Militello to win the Northwest Suburban Lacrosse League championship. 1 year ago Q Grammy-Award winner Buckwheat Zydeco headlined Pickle-Palooza at the McHenry County Fairgrounds. Q Plans for a shooting range on Route 120 were withdrawn. Q Gavers Community Cancer Foundation donated $15,000 to Woodstock School District 200 to promote sun safety. Q The Woodstock North girls softball team lost 4-3 to Johnsburg in the IHSA Class 3A regional tournament. Sierra Meiners and Bria Romine each collected a hit and an RBI for the Thunder.

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5 | WEDNESDAY BLUE STREAK OPEN Plum Tree National Golf Course 19511 Lembcke Road Harvard 11:30 a.m. 815-337-3030 $125 golf, lunch and dinner Spots are still available for foursomes and single golfers in the fundraising event beneﬁting Woodstock High School athletics.

6 | THURSDAY WOODSTOCK SENIOR CLUBS Hearthstone Communities 840 N. Seminary Ave. 815-344-3555 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $2.50 for lunch The activities will include tai chi, coffee klatch, cooking demonstration, trivia, bingo and card games. Registration required. JAIL BRAKERS Unity Spiritual Center of Woodstock 225 W. Calhoun St. 6:30 p.m. 224-422-7431 jailbrakers@gmail.com Jail Brakers is a support group that provides a safe place for children and families to express their emotional reaction to separation from a family member who has been incarcerated.

7 | FRIDAY JAZZ JAM Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. 7 p.m. 815-338-4212 $5 donation jazzonthesquare.com See The Entertainer, page 12. ‘HOLLYWOOD HOTEL’ Theatre on the Green 15314 St. Patrick Road 7:30 p.m. Adults $8 advance, $10 door Senior citizens, students, veterans, military $5 815-354-7435 See The Entertainer, page 12.

8 | SATURDAY FOX VALLEY ROCKETEERS CLUB LAUNCH Kishwaukee Park Davis Road 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 815-337-9068 foxvalleyrocketeers.org Check the website for directions and the latest launch information. HOSTA SALE AND FUNDRAISER Rich’s Foxwillow Pines Nursery Inc. 11618 McConnell Road 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 815-338-7442 Several hundred varieties of hostas will be available for sale to beneﬁt Heifer International. HABITAT RESTORATION Duﬁeld Pond Country Club Road

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 815-337-9315 schumacher.jeff1@gmail.com Individuals, students, small groups and families with children age 6 and older can participate in restoring native habitat at the conservation area. ‘HOLLYWOOD HOTEL’ Theatre on the Green 15314 St. Patrick Road 2 and 7:30 p.m. Adults $8 advance, $10 door Senior citizens, students, veterans, military $5 815-354-7435 See The Entertainer, page 12. SPRING DANCE GALA Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. 2 and 8 p.m. 815-338-5300 See The Entertainer, page 12. COWBOYS AND ANGELS, A PARTY UNDER THE STARS Hooved Animal Humane Society 10804 McConnell Road 3 p.m. 815-337-5563 michelle@hahs.org The event will include dinner catered by Pear Tree Catering, live music by the Suburban Cowboys and a mustang demonstration. FIRST SATURDAY MUSIC Unity Spiritual Center of Woodstock 225 W. Calhoun St. 7 p.m. $3 donation 815-337-3534 unitywoodstock.org See The Entertainer, page 12.

9 | SUNDAY ‘HOLLYWOOD HOTEL’ Theatre on the Green 15314 St. Patrick Road 2 p.m. Adults $8 advance, $10 door Senior citizens, students, veterans, military $5 815-354-7435 See The Entertainer, page 12.

10 | MONDAY COFFEE WITH THE CHIEF Woodstock Police Department 656 Lake Ave. 7 to 8:30 p.m. 815-338-6787 Chief Robert Lowen will be the host for coffee, conversation and a program featuring permanent beat ofﬁcer David Dempsey. He will provide an update on activities in his beat as well as a historic review of crime statistics and WPD personnel.

11 | TUESDAY ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP Valley Hi Nursing & Rehabilitation 2406 Hartland Road 6 p.m. 815-334-2817 Caregiving tips and strategies will be discussed.

12 | WEDNESDAY DAYTIME BOOK CLUB Read Between the Lynes 129 Van Buren St. 12:30 p.m. 815-206-5967 The group will discuss “The Age of Innocence” by Edith Wharton. BOOK SIGNING Read Between the Lynes 129 Van Buren St. 7 p.m. 815-206-5967 Joelle Carboneau, the author of “The Testing,” will discuss her book. STAGE LEFTOVERS Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. 7:30 p.m. 815-334-3555 See The Entertainer, page 12. WOODSTOCK SUMMER CITY BAND CONCERT Woodstock Square 7:30 p.m. See The Entertainer, page 12.

14 | FRIDAY OPEN MIC NIGHT Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. 7 p.m. 815-338-5164 $3 donation offsquaremusic.org See The Entertainer, page 12.

15 | SATURDAY WOODSTOCK CHALLENGE ROAD RUN Emricson Park 1313 Kishwaukee Valley Road 8 a.m. signmeup.com/85537 The 36th annual run will include 10K, 5K, kids and family runs with prizes for the top three ﬁnishers in each age and gender division. Proceeds will beneﬁt local Special Olympics training programs and Woodstock Recreation Department programs. GRAND OPENING: REVOLUTION YOUTH CENTER 118 Benton St. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The youth center will be open for anyone to visit until 1 p.m. After 6 p.m., the center will be open for teens only. The food will be donated by BBQ King. BOOK SIGNING Read Between the Lynes 129 Van Buren St. Noon to 2 p.m. 815-206-5967 David Berner, the author of “Any Road Will Take You There: A Journey of Fathers and Sons,” will be on hand for the release of his book and to sign copies.

17 | MONDAY EVENING BOOK CLUB Read Between the Lynes 129 Van Buren St. 7 p.m. 815-206-5967 The group will discuss “Memoirs of

an Imaginary Friend” by Matthew Dicks. VILLAGE OF BULL VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION The Stickney House 1904 Cherry Valley Road 7 p.m.

18 | TUESDAY CITY COUNCIL MEETING Woodstock City Hall 121 W. Calhoun St. 7 p.m. HELPING PAWS NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION Helping Paws Shelter 2500 Harding Lane 7 p.m. 815-338-4400 helpingpaws.net Helping Paws will welcome new volunteers and offer a monthly orientation. DISTRICT 200 BOARD OF EDUCATION Clay Professional Development Center 112 Grove St. 7 p.m. woodstockschools.org The meeting will be on the second ﬂoor. Use the parking lot behind Clay Academy and enter via Door 5.

20 | THURSDAY WOODSTOCK SENIOR CLUBS Dorr Township 1039 Lake Ave. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A fee will be charged for lunch, $2 donation for bingo 815-344-3555 The activities will include a coffee klatch, trivia and bingo. Registration is required. WOODSTOCK GARDEN WALK Neighborhoods surrounding the Square 1 to 7 p.m. $13 in advance, $15 day of the event www.wpbw.org Tour six unique gardens within a 10-minute drive of the Square. Tickets and maps at the gazebo June 20, or buy in advance at the Chamber of Commerce; Golden Eagle, Harris or Home State banks; or Seasons by Peg.

21 | FRIDAY WOODSTOCK STADIUM MOTORCROSS SERIES McHenry County Fairgrounds 11900 Country Club Road Gates open at 3 p.m., races start at 6 p.m. 815-337-3511 $10 spectator admission Various of classes and levels of racers will compete on a full motocross course at the fairgrounds.This race is the second in a series of six races held in Woodstock.

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June 5 to 21 Every Tuesday and Saturday Woodstock Square 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org Voted No. 1 in Illinois for midsize markets in 2012. See The Entertainer, page 12. COFFEE AT THE CAFÉ FOR SENIORS Every Tuesday Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. 1 to 3 p.m. Senior citizens are invited to drop in for coffee. WOODSTOCK SUMMER CITY BAND CONCERT Woodstock Square Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. See The Entertainer, page 12. WEDNESDAYS AT HEARTHSTONE Hearthstone Communities 840 N. Seminary Ave. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. $5 for lunch hearthstonewoodstock.org 815-338-2110 Senior citizens are invited to drop in for activities beginning at 9 a.m. with coffee or an exercise class. DIVORCECARE Every Tuesday Woodstock Assembly of God 1201 Dean St. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 815-338-1316 divorcecare.org The weekly support group and seminar will be conducted by people who understand the pain of separation or divorce. BINGO Every Wednesday Woodstock Moose Lodge 406 Clay St. 7 to 9:30 pm. 815-338-0126 Games will include crossﬁre. Food will be available. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. SOBER MOMS AA MEETING Every Thursday Blue Lotus Temple 221 Dean St. 10 a.m. 847-809-1104 Moms with a desire to stop drinking are invited to meet with the group. LIVE MUSIC AT EXPRESSLY LESLIE’S Every Friday Woodstock Square Mall 110 S. Johnson St. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. See The Entertainer, page 12. OPEN GRILL NIGHT Every Friday Redeemer Lutheran Church 1320 Dean St. 6 p.m. 815-338-9370 rlcw.org BEST BET SELECTION To submit calendar items, e-mail pr@thewoodstockindependent.com or visit thewoodstockindependent.com

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PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY- SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS BMO HARRIS BANK N.A., AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO HARRIS BANK WOODSTOCK, Plaintiff, -v.DONALD J. HODORY, A/K/A DONALD HODARY, LAURIANNE HODORY, A/K/A LAURIANNE HODARY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 1003 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 19, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on June 17, 2013, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE SOUTHWESTERLY 247.22 FEET OF 7+$7 3$57 2) /27 2) 7+( $66(6625Âˇ6 PLAT OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POST IN THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY THAT STANDS 2 CHAINS, 71 LINKS NORTH, 49 1/2 DEGREES WEST FROM THE POST AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 87; THENCE NORTH 49 1/2 DEGREES WEST, 60 FEET TO A POST; THENCE NORTH, 40 1/2 DEGREES EAST, 7 CHAINS AND 52 LINKS TO A POST AND TO THE SOUTHWEST LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD; THENCE SOUTH 46 1/2 DEGREES EAST, 60 FEET TO A POST; THENCE SOUTH 40 1/2 DEGREES WEST, 7 CHAINS AND 45 LINKS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING (EXCEPTION AND RESERVING THEREFROM THAT PART THEREOF CONVEYED BY ARTEMAS F. ALEXANDER AND WIFE TO DEKALB COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION BY WARRANTY DEED DATED DECEMBER 4,1930 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 199 OF '(('6 3$*( 6$,' $66(6625Âˇ6 3/$7 BEING RECORDED DECEMBER 13, 1862 IN BOOK 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 1, AND RERECORDED IN BOOK 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 17, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 562 WASHINGTON STREET, Woodstock, IL 60098 Property Index No. 13-06-279-014. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $181,368.66. Sale terms: 10% down of the KLJKHVW ELG E\ FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG IXQGV DW WKH FORVH RI WKH sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the SXUFKDVHU QRW WR H[FHHG LQ FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG funds/or wire transfer, is due within twentyfour (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPDWLRQ E\ WKH FRXUW 8SRQ SD\PHQW LQ IXOO of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a &HUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH RI 6DOH WKDW ZLOO HQWLWOH WKH SXUFKDVHU WR D GHHG WR WKH UHDO HVWDWH DIWHU FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPDWLRQ of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court Ă&#x20AC;OH WR YHULI\ DOO LQIRUPDWLRQ ,I WKLV SURSHUW\ LV D condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For LQIRUPDWLRQ FRQWDFW 3ODLQWLIIÂˇV DWWRUQH\ HOWARD AND HOWARD ATTORNEYS, PLLC, 200 S. MICHIGAN AVE., SUITE 1100, Chicago, IL 60604, (312) 372-4000. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 606064650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HOWARD AND HOWARD ATTORNEYS, PLLC 200 S. MICHIGAN AVE., SUITE 1100 Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 372-4000 Case Number: 11 CH 1003 TJSC#: 33-11694 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices $FW \RX DUH DGYLVHG WKDW 3ODLQWLIIÂˇV DWWRUQH\ LV deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I533101 (Published in The Woodstock Independent May 22, 2013, May 29, 2013, June 5, 2013) L8615

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on MAY D FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH ZDV Ă&#x20AC;OHG LQ WKH 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH

THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENT of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postRIĂ&#x20AC;FH DGGUHVVHV RI DOO RI WKH SHUVRQV RZQLQJ conducting and transacting the business known as MARINE GROUP OF CHICAGO located at 1925 Cary Rd., Algonquin, IL 60102. Dated MAY 13, 2013. /s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent May 22, 2013, May 29, 2013, June 5, 2013) L8616

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on MAY D FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH ZDV Ă&#x20AC;OHG LQ WKH 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postRIĂ&#x20AC;FH DGGUHVVHV RI DOO RI WKH SHUVRQV RZQLQJ conducting and transacting the business known as FUN KUTS located at 1230 Davis Rd, Woodstock, IL 60098. Dated MAY 9, 2013. /s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent May 22, 2013, May 29, 2013, June 5, 2013) L8617

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on MAY D FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH ZDV Ă&#x20AC;OHG LQ WKH 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postRIĂ&#x20AC;FH DGGUHVVHV RI DOO RI WKH SHUVRQV RZQLQJ conducting and transacting the business known as VEACH CONSTRUCTION located at 411 Ash Fork Trail, Cary, IL 60013. Dated MAY 16, 2013. /s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent May 22, 2013, May 29, 2013, June 5, 2013) L8618

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on MAY 16, D FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH ZDV Ă&#x20AC;OHG LQ WKH 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH RI WKH County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting IRUWK WKH QDPHV DQG SRVW RIĂ&#x20AC;FH DGGUHVVHV of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as PERFECT TOUCH MAINTENANCE & REPAIR located at 200 McComb St., Harvard, IL 60033. Dated MAY 16, 2013. /s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent May 22, 2013, May 29, 2013, June 5, 2013) L8619

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY - WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Plaintiff, Vs. Maria Martinez; et. al. Defendants, 12 CH 2873 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on FEBRUARY 19, 2013 LENDER SALES OF ILLINOIS LLC will on JULY 8, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the front doors of the McHenry County Courthouse located at 2200 N. Seminary, Woodstock, IL 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: LOT 49 IN SUNNYSIDE ADDITION TO WOODSTOCK, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 3, 1905 AS DOCUMENT NO. 2771, IN BOOK 2 OF PLATS, PAGE 71, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. The common address of said real estate is: 426 Stewart Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098 PIN:13-07-278-016 Description of premises: RESIDENTIAL 6DOH 7HUPV GRZQ E\ FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG IXQGV DW the close of the auction: The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the SXUFKDVHU QRW WR H[FHHG LQ FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is IXUWKHU VXEMHFW WR FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPDWLRQ E\ WKH FRXUW Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the SXUFKDVHU VKDOO UHFHLYH D &HUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH RI 6DOH which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the UHDO HVWDWH DIWHU FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPDWLRQ RI WKH VDOH If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the 0RUWJDJRU WKH 0RUWJDJHH RU WKH 0RUWJDJHHÂˇV attorney.â&#x20AC;? If the property is a condominium, the purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessments and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information: Sales Clerk, Codilis and $VVRFLDWHV 3 & 3ODLQWLIIÂˇ Attorney 15 W. 030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100,

Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527 Attorney Number 0468002, (630) 794 - 5300, File No: 14-12-30849 I534048 (Published in The Woodstock Independent May 29, 2013, June 5, 2013) L8620

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY - WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A. Plaintiff, Vs. David Bernal; et. al. Defendants, 12 CH 2171 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on APRIL 2, 2013 LENDER SALES OF ILLINOIS LLC will on JULY 8, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the front doors of the McHenry County Courthouse located at 2200 N. Seminary, Woodstock, IL 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: /27 ,1 %/2&. ,1 - ' .(/6(<Âˇ6 ADDITION TO WOODSTOCK, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF OF GOVERNMENT LOTS 1 AND 2 OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 10, 1906 AS DOCUMENT NO. 4972, IN BOOK 20 OF PLATS PAGE 77, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. The common address of said real estate is: 921 Irving Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098 PIN:13-05-205-006 Description of premises: RESIDENTIAL 6DOH 7HUPV GRZQ E\ FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG IXQGV DW the close of the auction: The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the SXUFKDVHU QRW WR H[FHHG LQ FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is IXUWKHU VXEMHFW WR FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPDWLRQ E\ WKH FRXUW Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the SXUFKDVHU VKDOO UHFHLYH D &HUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH RI 6DOH which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the UHDO HVWDWH DIWHU FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPDWLRQ RI WKH VDOH If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the 0RUWJDJRU WKH 0RUWJDJHH RU WKH 0RUWJDJHHÂˇV attorney.â&#x20AC;? If the property is a condominium, the purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessments and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information: Sales Clerk, Codilis and $VVRFLDWHV 3 & 3ODLQWLIIÂˇ $WWRUQH\ 15 W. 030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527 Attorney Number 0468002, (630) 794 - 5300, File No: 14-12-20765 I534064 (Published in The Woodstock Independent May 29, 2013, June 5, 2013) L8621

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on MAY D FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH ZDV Ă&#x20AC;OHG LQ WKH 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postRIĂ&#x20AC;FH DGGUHVVHV RI DOO RI WKH SHUVRQV RZQLQJ conducting and transacting the business known as ECLIPSE CARTAGE located at 3405 Steig Rd., Woodstock, IL 60098. Dated MAY 30, 2013. /s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent June 5, 2013) L8622

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TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2009-00380 TO: Wynat Needle-Leaves, LP Occupant 1st Farm Credit Services, PCA Branden L. Lindell Illinois Department of Revenue Illinois Attorney General IRS-Area Director United States Attorney United States Attorney General Rorie Lindell Discover Bank Discover Financial Services Ins. Timber Creek Nursery, Inc. IL Dept. of Employment Security Occupant Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described EHORZ KDV EHHQ Ă&#x20AC;OHG ZLWK WKH &LUFXLW &OHUN RI MCHENRY County, Ill. as Case No. 10 TX 010 The Property is located at: 10702 and 10806 Allendale Rd., Woodstock Permanent Index Number: 08-03-300-006 Said Property was sold on 10/18/2010 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire on

June 5-11, 2013 9/20/2013. On 12/06/13 at 01:30 pm the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed. Realtax Developers, Ltd. Petitioner (Published in The Woodstock Independent May 29, 2013, June 5, 2013) L8624

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TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2009-00645 TO: Matt Stahl Spouse of Matt Stahl Occupant First Midwest Bank, TR# 76 Megan R. Stahl Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described EHORZ KDV EHHQ Ă&#x20AC;OHG ZLWK WKH &LUFXLW &OHUN RI MCHENRY County, Ill. as Case No. 10 TX 010 The Property is located at: 4910 Barnard Mill Rd., Ringwood Permanent Index Number: 09-10-306-007 Said Property was sold on 10/18/2010 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire on 9/20/2013. On 12/06/13 at 01:30 pm the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed. Realtax Developers, Ltd. Petitioner (Published in The Woodstock Independent May 29, 2013, June 5, 2013) L8625

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TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2009-01233 TO: Henry A. Bassuener, Trustee Spouse of Henry A. Bassuener Occupant Estate of Henry A. Bassuener Mark Horan Henry A. Bassuener Trust #2008-7 Dianna Crabtree Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described EHORZ KDV EHHQ Ă&#x20AC;OHG ZLWK WKH &LUFXLW &OHUN RI MCHENRY County, Ill. as Case No. 10 TX 010 The Property is located at: 20217 River Rd., Ringwood Permanent Index Number: 11-24-400-002 Said Property was sold on 10/18/2010 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire on 9/20/2013. On 12/06/13 at 01:30 pm the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed. Realtax Developers, Ltd. Petitioner (Published in The Woodstock Independent May 29, 2013, June 5, 2013) L8626

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TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2009-02832 TO: David Yushin Huang Spouse of David Yushin Huang Occupant Chase Bank Yushin David Huang Marie Huang JP Morgan Chase & Co. Federal National Mortgage Association Bank of America, NA Bank of America Corp. Merscope Holdings, Inc. Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Federal National Mortgage Association Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described EHORZ KDV EHHQ Ă&#x20AC;OHG ZLWK WKH &LUFXLW &OHUN RI MCHENRY County, Ill. as Case No. 10 TX 010 The Property is located at: 48 Jefferson Lane, Cary Permanent Index Number: 19-14-126-016 Said Property was sold on 10/18/2010 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire on 9/20/2013. On 12/06/13 at 01:30 pm the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed. Realtax Developers, Ltd. Petitioner (Published in The Woodstock Independent May 29, 2013, June 5, 2013) L8628

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TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2009-02895 TO: Leonard B. Surdo Spouse of Leonard B. Surdo Jeanne M. Surdo Occupant Capital One, NA Capital One Financial Corp. Marcus Wernz Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described EHORZ KDV EHHQ Ă&#x20AC;OHG ZLWK WKH &LUFXLW &OHUN RI MCHENRY County, Ill. as Case No. 10 TX 010 The Property is located at: 1136 Ridgewood Circle, Lake in the Hills Permanent Index Number: 19-19-303-004 Said Property was sold on 10/18/2010 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire on 9/20/2013. On 12/06/13 at 01:30 pm the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed. Realtax Developers, Ltd. Petitioner (Published in The Woodstock Independent

May 29, 2013, June 5, 2013) L8629

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TAKE NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 2009-03054 TO: Estate of Curtis E. Smith Spouse of Curtis E. Smith Occupant U.S. Bank, NA U.S. Bancorp First National Bank of Omaha Windstone Crossing Townhome Assoc. Lake in the Hills Sanitary District Lisa Boland Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property; unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots. A Petition for Tax Deed on premise described EHORZ KDV EHHQ Ă&#x20AC;OHG ZLWK WKH &LUFXLW &OHUN RI MCHENRY County, Ill. as Case No. 10 TX 010 The Property is located at: 5 Sierra Ct., Lake in the Hills Permanent Index Number: 19-28-252-049 Said Property was sold on 10/18/2010 for Delinquent Real Estate Taxes and/or Special Assessments for the year 2009. The period of redemption will expire on 9/20/2013. On 12/06/13 at 01:30 pm the Petitioner will make application to such Court in said County for an Order for Issuance of a Tax Deed. Realtax Developers, Ltd. Petitioner (Published in The Woodstock Independent May 29, 2013, June 5, 2013) L8630

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on MAY D FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH ZDV Ă&#x20AC;OHG LQ WKH 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postRIĂ&#x20AC;FH DGGUHVVHV RI DOO RI WKH SHUVRQV RZQLQJ conducting and transacting the business known as ALOHA DANCERS located at 747 Brittany Lane, Island Lake, IL 60042. Dated MAY 23, 2013. /s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent May 29, 2013, June 5, 2013) L8631

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. PEDRO SALAS; LIDUVINA SALAS; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 112 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on April 4, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, July 11, 2013, at the hour of D P LQ WKH RIĂ&#x20AC;FHV RI %RWWR *LOEHUW Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: A PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: ALL THAT PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 8 ,1 %/2&. 2) -2+1621Âˇ6 $'',7,21 72 THE CITY OF WOODSTOCK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 25, 1875, IN BOOK 59 OF DEEDS, PAGE 148, AND RUNNING THENCE WESTERLY ON A LINE BEING A PROLONGATION OF THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 8 TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF LOT 15 IN SOL /$1*0$1Âˇ6 $'',7,21 72 7+( &,7< 2) WOODSTOCK, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 12, 1908, IN BOOK 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 28, THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF 6$,' /27 $1' /27 2) /$1*0$1Âˇ6 ADDITION TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY &251(5 2) 6$,' /27 2) /$1*0$1Âˇ6 ADDITION AFORESAID, THENCE EAST ALONG A LINE BEING A PROLONGATION OF THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF LOT 8 ,1 %/2&. 2) -2+1621Âˇ6 $'',7,21 AFORESAID TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 8; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 8 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 13-05-402-017. Commonly known as 479 NORTH EASTWOOD DRIVE, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. 6DOH WHUPV GRZQ E\ FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG IXQGV EDODQFH ZLWKLQ KRXUV E\ FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG IXQGV 1R refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount ELG WKH SXUFKDVHU ZLOO UHFHLYH D &HUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH RI Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed WR WKH SUHPLVHV DIWHU FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPDWLRQ RI WKH VDOH For Information: Visit our website at http:// service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and S P RQO\ 3LHUFH $VVRFLDWHV 3ODLQWLIIÂˇV Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1124050. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION 6HOOLQJ 2IĂ&#x20AC;FHU

June 5-11, 2013

I536597 (Published in The Woodstock Independent May 29, 2013, June 5, 2013) L8632

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs. MELISSA D. NELSON; THE SWEETWATER MASTER OPERATING ASSOCAITION, INC.; PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, L.L.C; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 169 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on May 31, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, July 11, 2013, at the hour of D P LQ WKH RIĂ&#x20AC;FHV RI %RWWR *LOEHUW Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: LOT 036 IN SWEETWATER PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FINAL PLAT OF SUBDIVISION PHASE 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 23 ACRES OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 32 AND THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 33, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 29, 2004 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 2004R0059433 AND CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION RECORDED JULY 27, 2004 AS DOCUMENT NO. 2004R0068067, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 08-33-152-007. Commonly known as 1814 ROGER ROAD, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. 6DOH WHUPV GRZQ E\ FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG IXQGV EDODQFH ZLWKLQ KRXUV E\ FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG IXQGV 1R refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount ELG WKH SXUFKDVHU ZLOO UHFHLYH D &HUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH RI Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed WR WKH SUHPLVHV DIWHU FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPDWLRQ RI WKH VDOH For Information: Visit our website at http:// service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and S P RQO\ 3LHUFH $VVRFLDWHV 3ODLQWLIIÂˇV Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1038815. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION 6HOOLQJ 2IĂ&#x20AC;FHU I536600 (Published in The Woodstock Independent May 29, 2013, June 5, 2013) L8633

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. JASON LEMCOOL; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 13 CH 3 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on April 4, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, July 11, 2013, at the hour of D P LQ WKH RIĂ&#x20AC;FHV RI %RWWR *LOEHUW Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: LOT 2 IN THE RE-PLAT OF LOTS 1, 4, AND ,1 %/2&. ,1 :,&.(5Âˇ6 $'',7,21 72 WOODSTOCK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF OF LOT 1 OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 7, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 6, 1905, IN BOOK 114 OF DEEDS, PAGE 476, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 13-05-158-006. Commonly known as 633 WHEELER STREET, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. 6DOH WHUPV GRZQ E\ FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG IXQGV EDODQFH ZLWKLQ KRXUV E\ FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG IXQGV 1R refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount ELG WKH SXUFKDVHU ZLOO UHFHLYH D &HUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH RI Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed WR WKH SUHPLVHV DIWHU FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPDWLRQ RI WKH VDOH For Information: Visit our website at http:// service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and S P RQO\ 3LHUFH $VVRFLDWHV 3ODLQWLIIÂˇV Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to

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THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENT File Number 1224771. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION 6HOOLQJ 2IĂ&#x20AC;FHU I536646 (Published in The Woodstock Independent May 29, 2013, June 5, 2013) L8634

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on MAY D FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH ZDV Ă&#x20AC;OHG LQ WKH 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postRIĂ&#x20AC;FH DGGUHVVHV RI DOO RI WKH SHUVRQV RZQLQJ conducting and transacting the business known as SIMPLY PERFECT MAKEUP ARTISTS located at 5406 Stilwell Dr., Wonder Lake, IL 60097. Dated MAY 24, 2013. /s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent May 29, 2013) L8635

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on MAY D FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH ZDV Ă&#x20AC;OHG LQ WKH 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postRIĂ&#x20AC;FH DGGUHVVHV RI DOO RI WKH SHUVRQV RZQLQJ conducting and transacting the business known as SIMPLY PERFECT MAKEUP ARTISTS located at 5406 Stilwell Dr., Wonder Lake, IL 60097. Dated MAY 24, 2013. /s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent May 29, 2013, June 5, 2013) L8635

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on MAY 24, D FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH ZDV Ă&#x20AC;OHG LQ WKH 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH RI WKH County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting IRUWK WKH QDPHV DQG SRVW RIĂ&#x20AC;FH DGGUHVVHV of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as CRYSTAL LAKE ENGRAVING located at 9112 Butternut Dr., Crystal Lake, IL 60014. Dated MAY 24, 2013. /s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent June 5, 2013) L8638

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on MAY D FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH ZDV Ă&#x20AC;OHG LQ WKH 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postRIĂ&#x20AC;FH DGGUHVVHV RI DOO RI WKH SHUVRQV RZQLQJ conducting and transacting the business known as SPLASH.COM located at 337 Alma Terr., Cary, IL 60013. Dated MAY 28, 2013. /s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent June 5, 2013) L8639

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on MAY D FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH ZDV Ă&#x20AC;OHG LQ WKH 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postRIĂ&#x20AC;FH DGGUHVVHV RI DOO RI WKH SHUVRQV RZQLQJ conducting and transacting the business known as KMK INSTALL located at 4106 N Riverview Drive, Johnsburg, IL 60051-8985. Dated MAY 28, 2013. /s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent June 5, 2013) L8640

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on MAY D FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH ZDV Ă&#x20AC;OHG LQ WKH 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postRIĂ&#x20AC;FH DGGUHVVHV RI DOO RI WKH SHUVRQV RZQLQJ conducting and transacting the business known as EVERSEAL SEALCOATING & ASPHALT MAINTENANCE located at 16210 US HWY 14, Woodstock, IL 60098. Dated MAY 29, 2013. /s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent June 5, 2013) L8641

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on MAY D FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH ZDV Ă&#x20AC;OHG LQ WKH 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postRIĂ&#x20AC;FH DGGUHVVHV RI DOO RI WKH SHUVRQV RZQLQJ conducting and transacting the business known as LAW CONSTRUCTION located at 10002 Union St., Hebron, IL 60034. Dated MAY 28, 2013. /s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent June 5, 2013) L8642

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT McHENRY COUNTY - WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS CITIMORTGAGE, INC. PLAINTIFF VS ROSENDO GUTIERREZ; ROSA M. RAMIREZ; TOWNES OF APPLE CREEK ESTATES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 13 CH 836 3073 COURTLAND STREET UNIT 3-1 WOODSTOCK, IL 60098 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, TOWNES OF APPLE CREEK ESTATES

CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION C/O TOM KAIDER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit:UNIT NO. 3-1 IN APPLE CREEK ESTATES CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A PLAT OF SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND: PARTS OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER AND THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 17, THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND THE SOUTH HALF OF SECTION 20 AND THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 7, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT â&#x20AC;&#x153;Câ&#x20AC;? TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP RECORDED OCTOBER 25, 2006 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 2006R0078522, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, ALL IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 3073 COURTLAND STREET UNIT 3-1 WOODSTOCK, IL 60098 and which said Mortgage was made by, ROSENDO GUTIERREZ; ROSA M. RAMIREZ; Mortgagors, to M.E.R.S., INC. AS NOMINEE FOR CITIMORTGAGE, INC. 0RUWJDJHH DQG UHFRUGHG LQ WKH 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH RI WKH Recorder of Deeds of McHENRY County, Illinois, as Document No. 08R0041540; and for other relief. 81/(66 <28 Ă&#x20AC;OH \RXU DQVZHU RU RWKHUZLVH Ă&#x20AC;OH \RXU DSSHDUDQFH LQ WKLV FDVH LQ WKH 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH of the Clerk of this County, Katherine M. Keefe Clerk of the Court 2200 North Seminary Woodstock, Illinois 60098 on or before July 5, 2013, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES Attorneys for Plaintiff Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557 PA 1307385 I535448 (Published in The Woodstock Independent June 5, 2013) L8643

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY - WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. PLAINTIFF Vs. Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Judith A. Ludvigsen; The Trails of Boone Creek Condominiums of McHenry Association; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants; Richard Kuhn, as Special Representative for Judith A. Ludvigsen (deceased); Kenneth Ludvigsen Sr. DEFENDANTS 13 CH 00286 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Judith A. Ludvigsen That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: UNIT 5757 IN THE TRAILS OF BOONE CREEK CONDOMINIUMS, AS DELINEATED ON THE SURVEYS OF CERTAIN LOTS IN BOONE CREEK UNIT 3, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE WEST HALF OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT C TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AUGUST 24, 2001 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 2001R0061684 AND AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 5757 Fieldstone Trail Unit M-16-3 McHenry, IL 60050 and which said Mortgage was made by: Judith A. Ludvigsen executed the mortgage, however this individual is deceased and is not named as a defendant in this lawsuit WKH 0RUWJDJRU WR :RRGĂ&#x20AC;HOG 3ODQQLQJ Corporation, as Mortgagee, and recorded LQ WKH 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH RI WKH 5HFRUGHU RI 'HHGV RI McHenry County, Illinois, as Document No. 2005R0065485; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending. 12: 7+(5()25( 81/(66 <28 Ă&#x20AC;OH \RXU DQVZHU RU RWKHUZLVH Ă&#x20AC;OH \RXU DSSHDUDQFH LQ WKLV FDVH LQ WKH 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH RI WKH &OHUN RI WKLV &RXUW Katherine M. Keefe Clerk of the Circuit Court 2200 N. Seminary Woodstock, IL 60098 on or before July 5, 2013, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-13-02987 127( 7KLV ODZ Ă&#x20AC;UP LV GHHPHG WR EH D GHEW collector. I536397 (Published in The Woodstock Independent June 5, 2013) L8644

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on MAY D FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH ZDV Ă&#x20AC;OHG LQ WKH 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postRIĂ&#x20AC;FH DGGUHVVHV RI DOO RI WKH SHUVRQV RZQLQJ conducting and transacting the business known as HIGH TAILING IT located at 1114 W Wood St., McHenry, IL 60051. Dated MAY 30, 2013. /s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent June 5, 2013) L8645

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on MAY D FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH ZDV Ă&#x20AC;OHG LQ WKH 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postRIĂ&#x20AC;FH DGGUHVVHV RI DOO RI WKH SHUVRQV RZQLQJ conducting and transacting the business known as WELL HEALTH CONCIERGE located at 4402 Gee Rd., Woodstock, IL 60098. Dated MAY 28, 2013. /s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent June 5, 2013) L8646

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ASSUMED NAME Public Notice is hereby given that on MAY D FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH ZDV Ă&#x20AC;OHG LQ WKH 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and postRIĂ&#x20AC;FH DGGUHVVHV RI DOO RI WKH SHUVRQV RZQLQJ conducting and transacting the business known as KEY MACHINERY located at 5807 Bunny Ave., McHenry, IL 60051. Dated MAY 31, 2013. /s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent June 5, 2013) L8647

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Plaintiff, vs. JANET HUSSEY A/K/A JANET M. HUSSEY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 01203 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 14, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, July 18, 2013, at the hour of D P LQ WKH RIĂ&#x20AC;FHV RI %RWWR *LOEHUW Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: PARCEL 1: THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THAT PIECE OR PARCEL OF LAND HERETOFORE CONVEYED BY HENRY OHLRICH AND BERTHA OHLRICH, HIS WIFE, TO CLARENCE OHLRICH AND LOLA OHLRICH, HIS WIFE, BY DEED DATED MAY 7, 1951 AND RECORDED IN BOOK 394 OF RECORDS, PAGE 131; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE, 304 FEET TO THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY, 81.91 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 355.17 FEET; THENCE EAST, 63.96 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. ALSO PARCEL 2: THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THAT PIECE OF LAND CONVEYED BY DEED FROM HENRY OHLRICH AND BERTHA, HIS WIFE, TO CLARENCE OHLRICHAND LOLA, HIS :,)( 5(&25'(' ,1 7+( 5(&25'(5Âˇ6 OFFICE OF MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, IN BOOK 233 OF DEEDS, PAGE 403, ON JANUARY 7, 1939 AND RUNNING THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID WEST LINE, 255.99 FEET TO THE CENTER OF THE HIGHWAY; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE CENTER OF SAID HIGHWAY, 76.84 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH PARALLEL TO THE AFORESAID WEST LINE, 304 FEET TO A POINT WHICH IS 60 FEET WEST OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE EAST 60 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 13-07-201-017. Commonly known as 624 WEST SOUTH STREET, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the

assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. 6DOH WHUPV GRZQ E\ FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG IXQGV EDODQFH ZLWKLQ KRXUV E\ FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG IXQGV No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a &HUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH RI 6DOH ZKLFK ZLOO HQWLWOH WKH purchaser to a Deed to the premises after FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPDWLRQ RI WKH VDOH For Information: Visit our website at http:// service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and S P RQO\ 3LHUFH $VVRFLDWHV 3ODLQWLIIÂˇV Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1207481. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION 6HOOLQJ 2IĂ&#x20AC;FHU I539110 (Published in The Woodstock Independent June 5, 2013) L8648

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY- SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, -v.JUAN ARELLANO, RICARDO DELGADO, THE TREES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC. F/K/A AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC. , UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 12 CH 2665 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 3, 2013, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on July 5, 2013, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: UNIT 10-B IN THE TREES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, AS DELINEATED ON A PLAT OF SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: LOTS 1 THROUGH 24 OF THE TREES, BEING A RE-SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOTS 16 AND 17 OF HUNTINGTON POINT UNIT ONE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 7, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, RECORDED OCTOBER 4, 1995 AS DOCUMENT NO. 95R42619, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED $6 (;+,%,7 ÂśÂˇ%ÂˇÂˇ 72 7+( '(&/$5$7,21 OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS FOR MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS ON MAY 20, 1996 AS DOCUMENT NO. 96R25772, TOGETHER WITH A PERCENTAGE OF THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT TO SAID UNIT AS SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, WHICH PERCENTAGE SHALL AUTOMATICALLY CHANGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMENDED DECLARATION AS SAME ARE FILED OF RECORD. Commonly known as 591 SILVER CREEK ROAD, Woodstock, IL 60098 Property Index No. 08-32-406-079. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $122,302.00. Sale terms: 25% GRZQ RI WKH KLJKHVW ELG E\ FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG IXQGV DW WKH close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG IXQGV RU ZLUH WUDQVIHU LV GXH ZLWKLQ twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale LV IXUWKHU VXEMHFW WR FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPDWLRQ E\ WKH FRXUW Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the SXUFKDVHU ZLOO UHFHLYH D &HUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH RI 6DOH that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to WKH UHDO HVWDWH DIWHU FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPDWLRQ RI WKH VDOH The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court Ă&#x20AC;OH WR YHULI\ DOO LQIRUPDWLRQ ,I WKLV SURSHUW\ LV D condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For LQIRUPDWLRQ FRQWDFW 3ODLQWLIIÂˇV DWWRUQH\ The sales clerk, FISHER AND SHAPIRO, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 498-9990 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. RQO\ 3OHDVH UHIHU WR Ă&#x20AC;OH QXPEHU

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTYSECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY-IN PROBATE Case No. 13PR000146

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of Circuit Court at the McHenry County Government Center, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois, 60098, or with the representative, or both. &RSLHV RI FODLPV Ă&#x20AC;OHG ZLWK WKH &OHUN PXVW EH mailed or delivered to the representative and to his attorney within ten days after it has been Ă&#x20AC;OHG V .DWKHULQH 0 .HHIH &OHUN RI WKH &LUFXLW Court) (Published in The Woodstock Independent June 5, 2013) L8650

mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS J No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information: Sales Clerk, Codilis and $VVRFLDWHV 3 & 3ODLQWLIIÂˇ $WWRUQH\ 15 W. 030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527 Attorney Number 0468002, (630) 794 - 5300, File No: 14-12-20765 I534064 (Published in The Woodstock Independent May 29, 2013, June 5 2013) L8621

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a &HUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH RI 6DOH ZKLFK ZLOO HQWLWOH WKH purchaser to a Deed to the premises after FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPDWLRQ RI WKH VDOH )RU ,QIRUPDWLRQ 9LVLW RXU ZHEVLWH DW KWWS service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and S P RQO\ 3LHUFH $VVRFLDWHV 3ODLQWLIIÂˇV Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1038815. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION 6HOOLQJ 2IĂ&#x20AC;FHU I536600 (Published in The Woodstock Independent May 29, 2013, June 5 2013) L8633

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REAL ESTATE NOTICES IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY- SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS BMO HARRIS BANK N.A., AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO HARRIS BANK WOODSTOCK, Plaintiff, -v.'21$/' - +2'25< $ . $ '21$/' +2'$5< /$85,$11( +2'25< $ . $ LAURIANNE HODARY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 1003 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 19, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on June 17, 2013, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 562 WASHINGTON STREET, Woodstock, IL 60098 Property Index No. 13-06-279-014. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $181,368.66. Sale terms: 10% down of the KLJKHVW ELG E\ FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG IXQGV DW WKH FORVH of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG IXQGV RU ZLUH WUDQVIHU LV GXH ZLWKLQ twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale LV IXUWKHU VXEMHFW WR FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPDWLRQ E\ WKH FRXUW Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the SXUFKDVHU ZLOO UHFHLYH D &HUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH RI 6DOH that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to WKH UHDO HVWDWH DIWHU FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPDWLRQ RI WKH VDOH The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court Ă&#x20AC;OH WR YHULI\ DOO LQIRUPDWLRQ ,I WKLV SURSHUW\ is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium 3URSHUW\ $FW ,/&6 J DQG J If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium 3URSHUW\ $FW ,/&6 J ,) <28 ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, FRQWDFW 3ODLQWLIIÂˇV DWWRUQH\ +2:$5' $1' HOWARD ATTORNEYS, PLLC, 200 S. MICHIGAN AVE., SUITE 1100, Chicago, IL 60604, (312) 372-4000. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HOWARD AND HOWARD ATTORNEYS, PLLC 200 S. MICHIGAN AVE., SUITE 1100 Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 372-4000 Case Number: 11 CH 1003 TJSC#: 33-11694 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are DGYLVHG WKDW 3ODLQWLIIÂˇV DWWRUQH\ LV GHHPHG WR be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I533101 (Published in The Woodstock Independent May 22, 2013, May 29, 2013, June 5 2013) L8615 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY - WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Plaintiff, Vs. Maria Martinez; et. al. Defendants, 12 CH 2873 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on FEBRUARY 19, 2013 LENDER SALES

OF ILLINOIS LLC will on JULY 8, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the front doors of the McHenry County Courthouse located at 2200 N. Seminary, Woodstock, IL 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: The common address of said real estate is: 426 Stewart Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098 PIN:13-07-278-016 Description of premises: RESIDENTIAL 6DOH 7HUPV GRZQ E\ FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG IXQGV DW the close of the auction: The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the SXUFKDVHU QRW WR H[FHHG LQ FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is IXUWKHU VXEMHFW WR FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPDWLRQ E\ WKH FRXUW Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the SXUFKDVHU VKDOO UHFHLYH D &HUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH RI 6DOH which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to WKH UHDO HVWDWH DIWHU FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPDWLRQ RI WKH VDOH If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the 0RUWJDJRU WKH 0RUWJDJHH RU WKH 0RUWJDJHHÂˇV attorney.â&#x20AC;? If the property is a condominium, the purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessments and legal fees due under The Condominium 3URSHUW\ $FW ,/&6 J DQG J

(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS J No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information: Sales Clerk, Codilis and $VVRFLDWHV 3 & 3ODLQWLIIÂˇ $WWRUQH\ 15 W. 030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527 Attorney Number 0468002, (630) 794 - 5300, File No: 14-12-30849 I534048 (Published in The Woodstock Independent May 29, 2013, June 5 2013) L8620 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY - WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS Bank of America, N.A. Plaintiff, Vs. David Bernal; et. al. Defendants, 12 CH 2171 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on APRIL 2, 2013 LENDER SALES OF ILLINOIS LLC will on JULY 8, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the front doors of the McHenry County Courthouse located at 2200 N. Seminary, Woodstock, IL 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: The common address of said real estate is: 921 Irving Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098 PIN:13-05-205-006 Description of premises: RESIDENTIAL 6DOH 7HUPV GRZQ E\ FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG IXQGV at the close of the auction: The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed LQ FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG IXQGV LV GXH ZLWKLQ WZHQW\ four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;as isâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject WR FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPDWLRQ E\ WKH FRXUW Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the SXUFKDVHU VKDOO UHFHLYH D &HUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH RI 6DOH which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to WKH UHDO HVWDWH DIWHU FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPDWLRQ RI WKH VDOH If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the 0RUWJDJRU WKH 0RUWJDJHH RU WKH 0RUWJDJHHÂˇV attorney.â&#x20AC;? If the property is a condominium, the purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessments and legal fees due under The Condominium 3URSHUW\ $FW ,/&6 J DQG J

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs. JASON LEMCOOL; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 13 CH 3 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on April 4, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, July 11, 2013, at the hour RI D P LQ WKH RIĂ&#x20AC;FHV RI %RWWR *LOEHUW Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: Commonly known as 633 WHEELER STREET, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. 6DOH WHUPV GRZQ E\ FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG IXQGV EDODQFH ZLWKLQ KRXUV E\ FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG IXQGV No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a &HUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH RI 6DOH ZKLFK ZLOO HQWLWOH WKH purchaser to a Deed to the premises after FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPDWLRQ RI WKH VDOH )RU ,QIRUPDWLRQ 9LVLW RXU ZHEVLWH DW KWWS service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and S P RQO\ 3LHUFH $VVRFLDWHV 3ODLQWLIIÂˇV Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1224771. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION 6HOOLQJ 2IĂ&#x20AC;FHU I536646 (Published in The Woodstock Independent May 29, 2013, June 5 2013) L8634

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Plaintiff, vs. -$1(7 +866(< $ . $ -$1(7 0 +866(< UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 01203 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 14, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, July 18, DW WKH KRXU RI D P LQ WKH RIĂ&#x20AC;FHV of Botto, Gilbert, Schottland & Andrle, 2030 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 13-07-201-017. Commonly known as 624 WEST SOUTH STREET, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098. The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. 6DOH WHUPV GRZQ E\ FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG IXQGV EDODQFH ZLWKLQ KRXUV E\ FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG IXQGV No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a &HUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH RI 6DOH ZKLFK ZLOO HQWLWOH WKH

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY- SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, -v.JUAN ARELLANO, RICARDO DELGADO, THE TREES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL 6(59,&(6 2) ,//,12,6 ,1& ) . $ AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC. , UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 12 CH 2665 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 3, 2013, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on July 5, 2013, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 591 SILVER CREEK ROAD, Woodstock, IL 60098 Property Index No. 08-32-406-079. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $122,302.00. Sale terms: 25% GRZQ RI WKH KLJKHVW ELG E\ FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG IXQGV DW the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by WKH SXUFKDVHU QRW WR H[FHHG LQ FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG IXQGV RU ZLUH WUDQVIHU LV GXH ZLWKLQ WZHQW\ four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPDWLRQ E\ WKH FRXUW 8SRQ SD\PHQW LQ IXOO of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a &HUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH RI 6DOH WKDW ZLOO HQWLWOH WKH SXUFKDVHU WR D GHHG WR WKH UHDO HVWDWH DIWHU FRQĂ&#x20AC;UPDWLRQ of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court Ă&#x20AC;OH WR YHULI\ DOO LQIRUPDWLRQ ,I WKLV SURSHUW\ LV D condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property $FW ,/&6 J DQG J ,I WKLV property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, ,/&6 J ,) <28 $5( 7+( MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For LQIRUPDWLRQ FRQWDFW 3ODLQWLIIÂˇV DWWRUQH\ 7KH sales clerk, FISHER AND SHAPIRO, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 498-9990 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. only. Please refer WR Ă&#x20AC;OH QXPEHU 7+( -8',&,$/ SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. FISHER AND SHAPIRO, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 498-9990 Attorney File No. 12-063220 Case Number: 12 CH 2665 TJSC#: 33-8753 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices $FW \RX DUH DGYLVHG WKDW 3ODLQWLIIÂˇV DWWRUQH\ LV deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I538760 (Published in The Woodstock Independent June 5 2013) L8649

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Continued from Page 35 “One of the things that sets them apart is how they keep it all in perspective,” said Cabanban. “How it translates onto the court is that they are competitive and they get ﬁred up, but it’s a momentary burst and then they get back to focusing on solutions as opposed to dwelling on the problems.” While neither Aaron, University of Colorado-bound, nor Riley, Butler University, have pursued playing tennis in college, both are conﬁdent that they will continue to be involved in the sport. Several of their family members either play or coach. eir aunt, Katie Lashbrook, coaches the varsity girls at Crystal Lake Central and the junior varsity boys at Grayslake Central, and their aunt, Tracy Waters, coaches the varsity girls at Barrington. ey will continue to cheer on the Hurricanes, too. In addition to their former teammates on Larsen’s squad, they look forward to being on the sidelines for their sisters Abby, a junior, and Sydney, an incoming freshman. “ ere are a lot of things that come before tennis, but tennis is a huge part of our family,” said Aaron Waters. “No one is sour towards tennis.”

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out of reach. e under went hitless until the last inning, when senior Paige Busch led off with a double that almost cleared the left-field fence. A pop-up behind second fell in for the team’s second hit, but the under was unable to score. Holzbauer said her team played hard and left it all on the field. “We definitely wanted to win,” Holzbauer said. “I told the kids ‘Go in and have no regrets. If we play the best we possibly can, win or lose you leave a winner.’” e under has 10 seniors graduating, and Holzbauer said she knows it will be hard for the program to recover. “ is is a huge loss for the program,” Holzbauer said. “I’m not going to sugarcoat it. I adore and admire this group of seniors.” Romine, who led the team with a .390 batting average, and senior Paige Busch were recently named all-Fox Valley Conference. Busch, who was second on the team with a .367 batting average and led the team with 18 RBIs, said she will miss the nine other seniors she played with and will miss her coach. “I’m going to miss her so much,” Busch said. “She was a great coach and a great role model.” Busch will attend the University of Central Missouri and is considering joining the school’s bowling team.

SCOREBOARD AVALANCHE U11 BASEBALL Q Grant Bulldog Memorial Day Tournament, May 23 to 26: The Avalanche took second place in the 11U bracket with a tournament record of 3-1. Q May 26 championship game: Avalanche 9, Addison 14 Q May 26: Avalanche 10, Palatine Penguins 8 For the Avalanche, Carter Choitz had 2 hits and Aaron Montgomery had 2 hits and 3 RBIs. Q May 25: Avalanche 9, Lake Zurich Blue 4 For the Avalanche, Jacob Waryck hit a homerun; Ben Strang collected the win and Choitz earned the save.

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Waters caps career By MEGAN IVERS The Independent Marian Central Catholic High School tennis player Aaron Waters completed his high school career at the IHSA State Tournament in May, winning two of his four matches. Waters entered the tournament after coming away with the Cary Grove Sectional Championships at No. 1 singles earlier in the month. “I just wanted to perform well, and I did as well as I thought I was going to do,” said Waters. “I most enjoyed the last match because I was playing my heart out and not really worrying about anything.” After dropping his first match to Elisha Hougland, Hampshire, Waters won the first-round consolation match 7-6(4), 6-2. He went on to defeat his second-round consolation opponent 6-0, 6-1 and fell in the third round 6-2, 7-5. “ e experience taught me that I can play well under any circumstance,” said Waters. “I most enjoyed the fact that it was singles, not doubles.” Waters has qualified for state the last two seasons in doubles. Since a match early on in his career, he has always preferred singles but willingly switched to doubles in high school to help his team. His brother, Riley, remembers that first, fateful match at the McHenry County Classic several years ago.

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“I remember it being a disaster because we’re both competitive,” said Riley Waters. “If one of us was missing shots, the other one was getting frustrated.” Halfway through the 2012 season, Riley, then a senior, and Aaron, a junior, decided with head coach Ginny Larsen that they could achieve more together. Capitalizing on the non-verbal communication they acquired as brothers, they ate up the local competition, securing a 15-0 regular season record heading into the 2012 IHSA State Tournament. Some would say they channeled what could have been dangerous sibling rivalry into a high-scoring run for the Hurricanes. “At the end of the day, they were still brothers,” said Larsen. “ ey wanted the championship so badly, and, when they saw the goal was in sight, they were not going to let it slip through their ﬁngers.” is season was much the same for Aaron Waters despite his stepping back into the No. 1 singles role for the Hurricanes. Adapting well to his surroundings Aaron Waters shifted gears to make another run at the state tournament by winning the conference and sectional championships in convincing style. e Waters’ private coach, Chris Cabanban, credits the support system Aaron and Riley have for setting the stage for such dominant performances. Please see Waters, Page 34

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runs in the first inning. “Andy [Buhrow] just wasn’t able to do what he needed to do,” Oliveira said of his starting pitcher who was pulled after 2/3 an inning. “ e first inning set the tone, which was tough after we put two runs on the board just before.” e Streaks kept the game close until the bottom of the sixth inning when the Rockets scored three runs to put the game away. e Streaks made five errors, which proved pivotal in the loss. “Our defense, which we knew would be a struggle all year, just did not help especially in the regional final,” Oliveira said. “Defense is huge.” “Spotting them [four runs] in the first inning kind of killed the vibe,” Ferguson said. Sophomore catcher Eric Bell has developed a good rapport with Ferguson and is looking forward to getting back

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on the field next year. He said he believes the team can improve if they can cut down on their mistakes. “Alex and I have pretty good chemistry when I’m behind the plate with him,” Bell said. “Next year, we just need to have good pitching and cut down on the errors.” Bell noted he also could improve his approach at the plate. “I need to have a better mental approach at the plate; get better on the outside pitch.” e Blue Streaks finished the season 8-17 overall and are losing six seniors – Buhrow, Ellegood, Jordan Turner, Matt Swedberg, Alec Sahs and Tyler Hume. Oliveira noted that one of the issues the program has is there are two levels of play–sophomore and varsity levels– and– said the players need more innings. “We need more time on the field,” Oliveira said.

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program. “It’s great [for our program],” McCulley said and noted that WHS has had a boy and girl medal each of the last five years. “It’s really been exciting for the kids to see that streak. In our Putnam lobby we have [pictures of] all of our state medalists on the wall and that has grown and grown with track athletes. It’s pretty neat every year to put two more plaques up. It’s good for Tyler to be part of that.” e weather was not cooperative at EIU, and McCulley said that because of the rain high jump and pole vault were moved inside. e finals in the 110 were held in the rain. “When we got down there the weather was a little cold, which was kind of a shock because every year it is as hot as can be,” McCulley said. Parsons will attend Carthage College in the fall and compete in track and field. WHS senior Phil Krueger, who qualified for the state meet for the second year in a row, threw for a distance of 133 feet, 10 inches and did not qualify

for the finals. He threw for a distance of 140-09 at the sectional meet to qualify for state. According to McCulley, Eastern had recently updated its track facilities, which included the discus ring. It was a little slicker than what Krueger was used to, and it took him some time to adjust. WHS senior high jumper Kyle Olesen, who was at the state meet for the first time, cleared 6-0 in the preliminaries and did not qualify for the finals. He cleared the qualifying height of 6-3 at the sectional meet. “With Kyle, I don’t know if it was the pressure on himself or the excitement,” McCulley said and noted Olesen had cleared 6-3 on opening night. For Woodstock North High School, senior Sidney Smith, the lone representative for the under, qualified for the state meet in the 400 dash. He posted a time of 51.69 in the preliminaries and did not qualify for the finals. He had qualified for the state meet in two events last year – the 400 dash and 4-by-400 relay.

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North misses regional championship By JAY SCHULZ The Independent

Blue Streak Tyler Parsons placed sixth in the 110-meter hurdles May 25 at the IHSA Class 2A track and ﬁeld meet at Eastern Illinois University, Charleston. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY DAN CHAMNESS

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Woodstock’s Parsons medals Senior clears his final hurdle, picking up medalist honors By JAY SCHULZ The Independent Woodstock senior Tyler Parsons had one goal since qualifying for the IHSA Class 2A track and field meet three years ago in the 110-meter hurdles – make the finals and become a medalist. Parsons had been frustrated the past two years, and he knew this was his last chance. Parsons posted a time of 15.16 seconds May 24 in the preliminaries at the state meet at Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, to qualify for the finals,

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where he posted a time of 15.12 to finish six out of eight runners and earn medalist honors. WHS boys track and field coach Matt McCulley said there was a moment of anxiousness as Parsons was in a tie with two other runners for the last two spots for finals, but a runner was disqualified so they knew he had qualified for the finals. “What’s cool for Tyler is it is his third time down there, and he broke through and finally got to finals,” McCulley said. “It was exciting to find out he was in. … He’s been so close the last couple of years. “It feels really good,” Parsons said. “I have had the goal for a long, long time.” Parsons posted a time of 15.28 at the sectional meet May 17 to qualify for the

state meet, finishing second to a hurdler from Lakes High School. Parsons won every race of the season until the sectional meet, but had his revenge at the state meet, posting a better time than the Lakes hurdler. Parsons said the key to his success was that he was finally able to lose the nerves at the state meet. “It was my third time, and I finally got the ‘awe’ factor [out of the way],” Parsons said. “I definitely was not as nervous. … I was really confident I could medal.” McCulley said that Parsons’ success and the success of Maura Beattie a week before, when she finished first in the 3,200-meter run, show the continued improvement of the WHS track and field

e Woodstock North High School girls softball team came close to winning the school’s first regional championship. After defeating Harvard 13-3 May 22 to claim the softball program’s first regional victory, the under was hoping to carry that momentum into the championship game against Wauconda. Unfortunately, the under ran into a buzz saw in the Cougars freshman pitcher Kayla Wedl, who held the under to two hits as Wauconda defeated WNHS 5-0 May 25. “ at was a very fundamentally sound team,” said WNHS head coach Kristin Holzbauer said. “She’s quite a good little pitcher. … I did know in the back of my mind it was a tough match up but have to say I was really quite pleased with the way my girls played.” Wedl had no-hit Woodstock High School previously in the regional tournament, and Holzbauer noted that Wauconda had defeated several of its opponents by 10 or more runs. “ ey had a very strong record, and they are in a very competitive conference, and they’ve really done a terrific job,” Holzbauer said. e under were unable to put together a scoring opportunity until the sixth inning. With a runner on second base and two outs, senior Bria Romine hit a screaming line drive that was, unfortunately, right at the center fielder. e score was 2-0 going into the bottom of the sixth inning. Wauconda scored three runs in that frame to put the game Please see North, Page 34

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Blue Streaks lose in regional final By JAY SCHULZ The Independent e Woodstock High School boys baseball team was looking to do something they had not done since 1992 – win a regional tournament. With the team hosting the IHSA Class 3A regional tournament at Emricson Park, there would be no better time to achieve this objective. e Blue Streaks made it to the ﬁnal game and just fell short,

losing 10-5 to Richmond-Burton High School May 25. e Streaks knew they would need to play nearperfect baseball to make this happen, and they did just that in their opening game against Marian Central May 24. e Streaks took an early 2-0 lead, and that was all junior Alex Ferguson needed as he struck out 14 batters and gave up only two hits in the Streaks 2-0 victory. “Ferguson pretty much put

the team on his back,” said WHS head coach John Oliveira said. “It’s the first time all year we gave him run support early on. … To have a two-run lead after the second inning was huge for his confidence.” “ e fact that it was [a regional game], it was obviously a pretty big game and really meaningful to us,” Ferguson said. “ e fact that we got out to an early lead really helped with my confidence. Playing with a lead helps my confi-

dence and allows me to go after guys.” e success from the first game looked like it might carry over to the final as the Streaks took a 2-0 lead in the first inning against the Rockets on a clutch two-out hit from senior first baseman Jacob Ellegood. e tide turned quickly, however, in the bottom of the first. e leadoff hitter for the Rockets beat out a ground ball to the shortstop, and from there it was downhill as the Streaks surrendered four Please see Streaks, Page 35

Rachael Vela ﬁelds the ball during the Thunder’s 5-0 loss to Wauconda May 22. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KEN FARVER

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Stats, statistics and highlights from area baseball teams

Track standout Sidney Smith is this week’s Athlete of the Week

Marian’s Aaron Waters ends his high school career

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