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City distributes hotel/motel tax revenues Local organizations, Opera House receive $87,000 from fund

By KATELYN STANEK The Independent e Woodstock City Council approved the distribution of $87,000 in hotel/motel tax funds to area nonprofits and to the Woodstock Opera House June 16, an increase over last year’s disbursement.

In total, 14 organizations and the Opera House received money from the tax program, which was implemented in 2005. e 5 percent tax on short-term room rentals is intended to fund events which bring overnight visitors to Woodstock.

Last year, the city distributed $76,500 from the fund. e single largest recipient of hotel/motel tax revenues is the cityowned Opera House, which received a $30,000 payout from the fund.

Along with Visit McHenry County, the countywide convention and visitors bureau; the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce; and the Chal-

Amanda Arjona, dressed as a soothsayer from the popular British TV series “Doctor Who,” attends the Whovian Mixer June 26 at Mixin Mingle, 124 Cass St. The mixer attracted “Doctor Who” fans of all ages who dressed as their favorite characters, took photos and took part in other Whovian activities. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KEN FARVER

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County’s biggest parade set to kick off in WL Woodstock to mark Most of the year, the village of Wonder Lake is a typical, laidback lake community.

But when the Fourth of July rolls around, the town of about 4,000 people pulls out all the stops to provide one of the big-

gest Independence Day celebrations in McHenry County. e festivities, which include a water ski show in the afternoon and fireworks at dusk, can draw anywhere from 3,000 to 5,000 people, depending upon the weather, said Donna Sullivan, a member of the Wonder Lake Fourth of July Committee,

a subgroup of the Wonder Lake Chamber of Commerce.

“Local politicians have deemed our parade as the largest spectator parade in McHenry County,” Sullivan said. “We have spectators standing five rows deep in some areas. It really is wonderful.” e committee started planning the village’s July Fourth festivities in December. Volunteers began collecting money for the

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$11,000 fireworks show shortly before Memorial Day weekend. e show is entirely funded through donations.

Volunteers stand on Wonder Lake street corners collecting donations throughout the month of June, Sullivan said. Some residents walk door to door through their neighborhoods to collect money.

“Every bit of the festivi-

By STEPHANIE PRICE The Independent Woodstock is ready to celebrate the Fourth of July. e Woodstock Fireworks Committee has been busy planning this year’s fireworks show, scheduled to begin at dusk Saturday, July 4, Please see Fireworks, Page 3

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No bull: Golf club to host testicle festival

By STEPHANIE PRICE The Independent Step aside turkeys, there’s a new testicle festival in McHenry County.

Bull Valley Golf Club is hosting the first-ever Bull Stock, a bull testicle culinary event similar to Huntley’s annual Turkey Testicle Festival. e inaugural Bull Stock – named for Bull Valley and Woodstock – is planned for 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 3, at Bull Valley Golf Club, 1311 Country Club Road, Woodstock. “ is will be the first bull testicle festival in the Chicagoland area,” said “It’s a Brad Hisel, general manager with Kempretty per Sports Manageinvolved ment Co., which manages Bull process.”

Valley Golf Club.

— Brad Hisel, “ ere are actually general manager a lot of bull testicle festivals held out West in places like Colorado. ey call them Rocky Mountain oysters out there.”

Hisel said he and his staff wanted to organize a fun evening for the community and raise money for a local charity. Proceeds from Bull Stock will benefit Gavers and JourneyCare hospice in Barrington.

Hisel is friends with the owners of Parkside Pub in Huntley, home of the Turkey Testicle Festival, which draws about 4,500 guests during anksgiv-

BULL STOCK When: 5 p.m. Friday, July 3 Where: Bull Valley Golf Club, 1311 Country Club Road Cost: $10

ing weekend and is entering its 32nd year. He and his staff thought it would be fun to create a version of the culinary attraction for Woodstock and Bull Valley. “ is event will be open to the public, and we plan to hold it outside on our terrace,” Hisel. e terrace overlooks Bull Valley Golf Club’s scenic golf course. Bull Stock will feature two live bands, Patio Daddy-O, a popular cover band from Crystal Lake, and Jet Black Comedy, a rock 'n' roll band from Chicago.

Lake Geneva Balloon Company will provide tethered balloon rides, courtesy of two Bull Valley Country Club members, Hisel said. After sunset, Five Alarm Fire Co., of Tinley Park, will produce a fireworks display near the course’s first fairway. Organizers plan to offer alternative food selections for those leery of consuming the testicles. e event also will feature domestic and imported beer specials.

“People can come and sit on the hill to watch the fireworks,” Hisel said.

In the meantime, Bull Valley’s executive chef Joseph Troc and sous chef Marc Hansen have been perfecting their

Marc Hansen, sous chef at Bull Valley Golf Club, breads bull testicles in preparation for the inaugural Bull Stock event scheduled for Friday, July 3, at the club.

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spice, marinade, breading and dipping sauce recipes for the culinary event. e restaurant has received a shipment of 120 pounds of bull testicles through its food supplier. ey will be brined, battered and deep-fried before being served to the public.

“It’s a pretty involved process,” Hisel

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Wonder Lake Yacht Club members begin preparations for Wonder Lake’s July 3 Venetian Night. Pictured, from left, are Jack Giba, Dennis Palys, Dennis Gallo and Cindy Giba. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KEN FARVER

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ties and the fireworks is paid for by our collections,” Sullivan said. “We couldn’t do this without the generosity of the people who enjoy the fireworks.” is year, the good times get rolling Friday night, July 3, as the Master Property Owners Association (MPOA) hosts a street dance from 5 to 9 p.m. on Hancock Driver in honor the organization’s 50th anniversary. After the sunset, organizers have planned a Venetian Night display, where participants will adorn their boats and vessels with lights. e lineup on Saturday, July 4, begins with a flag retirement ceremony at 10 a.m., followed by Kids Zone games and activities at noon at the Chamber of Commerce, 7602 Hancock Drive. e Kid Zone events include pony rides, face painting and a dunk tank, Sullivan said. e parade will start at 1:30 p.m. at Christ the King Church, 5006 E. Wonder Lake Road. e approximately onemile long parade route travels from the church, along East Wonder Lake Road,

onto Hancock Drive, eventually culminating at Center Beach. is year’s parade participants include: the Jolly Giant Stilt Walkers from Madison, Wis.; the Sunburst Corvette Club based in Crystal Lake; Tebala Shriner minibikes from Rockford; the Wonder Lake Ski Show Team; area politicians; antique cars; Wonder Lake Baseball team; McHenry High School Band and Choir; and the Dolphins Swim Team from Woodstock.

Following the parade, the Wonder Lake Fire Protection District will host an open house at 2:30 p.m. at its East Side Fire Station. e Wonder Lake Ski Show Team will present its annual July Fourth ski show for spectators at 4:30 p.m. at Center Beach. A car show is set to begin at 6 p.m., and fireworks will be displayed over the lake at night. Spectators can watch the show from the beach, Sullivan said.

More information about July Fourth events can be found on the chamber’s website, WonderLake.org.

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Organizers are hoping to attract 300 to 400 attendees for the event. If successful, they plan to expand Bull Stock in the future.

Bull Stock attendees must be age 21 and older. Tickets are $10 each at the door or two for $13 on Groupon.

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at Emricson Park, 900 W. South St. e committee estimates upwards of 7,000 people attend the annual event.

“We expect this to be about a half-hour long show,” said Jim Campion, who has served on the all-volunteer committee for the past 20 years.

As in years past, Mad Bomber Fireworks Productions, Crown Point, Ind., will present this year’s pyrotechnic display. e company shoots the fireworks off from the east side of Emricson Park. Most spectators watch the display from the park’s sledding hill.

Campion said this year’s starspangled show will cost $14,000 and is entirely funded by donations from the community and proceeds collected from the $8 parking fee.

Donations also are accepted at the entrance gate, Campion said.

“For those people walking into the park, we always ask if they will consider making a goodwill donation,” Campion said.

Four food vendors will be on hand in the park, selling a variety of refreshments.

Anyone attending the fireworks can walk into the park from the Jackson or South street entrances. Cars will be permitted into the park only through the South Street entrance, Campion said. Emricson Park has 600 available parking spaces, most of which fill up by the time the fireworks begin, which is typically sometime between 9:15 and 9:30 p.m.

Should the lot reach capacity, attendees are permitted to park cars on nearby streets. Volunteers help direct traffic at Emricson Park, and the committee is seeking additional help with the effort, Campion said. Anyone interested in volunteering to collect donations or parking fees can contact Campion at 815-459-8440.

e committee also is accepting donations from area businesses to help cover the cost of the fireworks display. Mail donations to: Woodstock Fireworks Fund, c/o Golden Eagle Bank, P.O. Box 1930, Woodstock, IL 60098.

For those looking to celebrate the holiday early, the Woodstock City Band will host its annual patriotic concert, “Salute to America,” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 1. e concert will feature guest vocalist Paul Rausch and an ice cream social sponsored by State Rep. Jack Franks.

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Police: Fight on Benton St. stemmed from drug debt

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lenger Learning Center for Science & Technology, the Opera House is designated a tier 1 organization and is not required to submit applications for funding unless requesting HOW THEY an increase.

VOTED Tier 1 organizations reTo approve the ceived a total disbursement of $65,000 of $85,000 in from the fund. hotel/motel tax e slate of funds: tier 2 organizaYes tions — groups RB Thompson which must apBrian Sager ply for funding Joe Starzynski — is unchanged Maureen Larson from last year.

Mark Saladin ose orgaMike Turner nizations are Dan Hart the Woodstock Groundhog No Days ComNone mittee, Woodstock Farmers Market, McHenry County Heatwave softball club, Woodstock Celebrates, Woodstock Mozart Festival, Jazz on the Square, TownSquare Players, the Mental Health Resource League’s Fair Diddley craft fair, Woodstock Folk Festival, Off Square Music and Summer in the Park. e total awarded to tier 2 organizations was $22,000.

Payouts from the fund are based on the previous fiscal year’s tax collections. is year, $20,000 from the city’s video gambling receipts were put into the fund as well.

Before approving the disbursements, Councilman RB ompson questioned the Challenger Center’s inclusion in the city’s list of tier 1 organizations. e NASA-inspired Challenger Center is an educational facility that focuses on science, tech-

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A Woodstock man was arrested Wednesday and charged with theft and using a weapon during an altercation that stemmed from an alleged drug debt, police said.

Charles E. Akerberg, 29, last known address 12316 Pleasant Valley Road, was arrested June 24, and charged with one count of theft from a person, a Class 3 felony, and one count of unlawful use of a weapon, a Class A misdemeanor, according to a news release issued

by Woodstock Police Chief Robert Lowen.

Woodstock Police Charles E. initially responded Akerberg to the 200 block of North Benton Street at 1:13 a.m. June 24 in reference to a report of a disturbance. Patrol officers met with a male victim who said he was involved in an altercation with Akerberg.

During the altercation, the victim said he was battered by Akerberg with a large rock and threatened with a box cutter. e victim stated Akerberg also stole his cellphone and an undisclosed amount of money, police said.

Police located Akerberg later that morning, at about 9:42 a.m., walking in the 1200 block of Lake Avenue. He was taken into custody and transported to the Woodstock Police Department, where he was interviewed. He was transported to the McHenry County Adult Correctional Facility in Woodstock. He was scheduled to appear in court June 29. e victim refused any medical treatment, police said. e altercation was the result of an ongoing dispute between the victim and Akerberg over an alleged drug debt, Lowen said in the release.

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nology, engineering and mathematics.

Managed by Aurora University, the Challenger Center primarily serves youth.

“I don’t think of them as tourists and overnight stays,” said ompson, who nonetheless voted to approve the fund disbursements.

Mayor Brian Sager defended the top-tier designation for the Challenger Center, which received $10,000 in tax revenue.

“You are correct in terms of the fact

that the majority — certainly not all, but the majority — of the folks that go through the training programs are school-aged children. … But they also do provide adult training programs, and the museum itself is open to any individuals,” Sager said.

“In the future, we need to rethink that,” ompson responded. e council unanimously approved the disbursement of the hotel/motel tax funds as part of its consent agenda.

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City gearing up for expanded Summer in the Park Woodstock’s second annual Summer in the Park celebration — a city-hosted community event featuring music, games, food and other attractions — will run from Wednesday through Sunday, July 15 to 19.

Summer in the Park will kick off at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, with a City Band Concert in the Park in the Square. The concert will include a free ice cream social and games to generate excitement for events scheduled the

rest of the week at Emricson Park, 1313 Kishwaukee Valley Road.

Other Summer in the Park events, which will take place at Emricson Park, include a free outdoor showing of “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb” at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16.

On Friday, July 17, free rock concerts will begin at 6 p.m. and run through the evening. Free kids activities, including a petting zoo and rock-climbing wall, as well as attractions for adults, including a bags tournament and a beer garden to benefit Gavers Community Cancer Foundation, also will take place July 17.

Food vendors will be on hand.

Woodstock WaterWorks will open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 18, and feature special attractions, including free music and activities. Admission will be $4.

On the last day of Summer in the Park, Sunday, July 19, a kids stage will include music and other entertainment, and kids games and activities will be featured. At 6 p.m., the Woodstock Police Department will host a dance for teens and tweens. Sunday’s festivities will run from noon to 10 p.m., and food vendors will be on hand.

For more events, information and times, visit www.woodstockfestivals.org.

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Zachery Taylor Brokaw Zachery Taylor Brokaw, 20, Woodstock, died tragically Saturday, June 20, 2015, the result of an automobile accident.

He was born April 9, 1995, to Myron and Diane (Stock) Brokaw in Barrington.

He attended Greenwood School, Northwood Middle School and was the Woodstock North High School Class of 2013 salutatorian. From a very young age he had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and excelled academically. While at Woodstock North he served as president of the National Honor Society, played trombone in the band and was a member of the track and cross-country teams. He had just completed his freshman year at Carleton College, Northfield, Minn., where he had Zachery been designated as Brokaw a William Carleton Scholar in recognition of his outstanding scholarship, character and promise of achievement.

He was employed as a tech support assistant at Carleton College, and nature director at Camp Lowden in Oregon. He had a passion for nature, was an avid birder and had recently been selected to work as a student naturalist with the Cowling Arboretum’s Cole Naturalist program this fall.

He was a member of both the McHenry County and Illinois Audubon Societies and the Climate Justice Coalition and was a writer for the Carletonian.

Scouting was an important part of his life, and at age 16, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He also earned a black belt in taekwondo. He was passionate about genealogy and spent many years researching and documenting his family history. He always marched to the beat of his own drum and never felt the need to conform to norms. He was his own person and highly regarded by all who knew him. He touched countless lives and will be terribly missed by many.

Survivors include his mother, Diane (Frank) Brokaw-Sieroslawski, Woodstock; his father, Myron (Kathy) Brokaw, Spring, Texas; grandparents, Robert Stock, Woodstock, Patricia (Benito) Diaz, Crystal Lake, Warren Brokaw, Branson West, Mo., and Sue Brokaw, Monticello, Iowa; aunts and uncles, Dan (Sue) Brokaw, Woodstock, Dawn Brokaw, Nixa, Mo., and Guy (Debbie) Brokaw, Reeds Springs Mo.; and cousins Ryan Brokaw, Stephanie (Adam) Schaefer, Jeremy (Kristie) Brokaw, Hannah Gardner and Ben and Kristy Brokaw. He also is survived by stepsiblings, Nick and Taylor Brown and Bailey (Gage) Daggett.

Other special people in his life include his second mom, Laura Brokaw; godmother, Shonda Skelton; Eric and Grace Dahle and many extended-family members. He had many special friends in his life including Josiah, Tyler, Carlee, Madison, Will and

Soren, among others. And he absolutely adored his dog, Bugsy.

He was preceded in death by his beloved uncle, Ronnie Stock, and cousin Brian Heine.

The visitation and funeral were held June 25 and 26 at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home. Interment was private.

Memorials in his name can be made to BSA Troop 456 c/o Matt Kempster, 3909 W. Meadow Lane, Wonder Lake, IL 60097.

Phillip ‘Uncle Phil’ Charles Walkington Phillip “Uncle Phil” Charles Walkington, 62, Woodstock, died Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his family after a seven-year battle with cancer.

He was born March 30, 1953, to Glenn and Sara (Tuttle) Walkington in Woodstock.

On April 21, 1979, he married Melody Zeman in Greenwood.

The quality of his life far exceeded the quantity of time he lived. He left an imPhillip pact on everyone he Walkington knew, and he always had a smile on his face. He truly loved people and welcomed anyone he met.

He was an electrician by trade and was associated with Walkington Brothers Electrical. He also helped his father in the milkhauling business. He enjoyed golf, softball, basketball and feeding birds, but most of all he enjoyed his family and his grandchildren and sharing a Budweiser with friends.

Survivors include his wife; three children, Jonathan Walkington, Abby Peterhans and Alex Walkington; three grandchildren, Cole Walkington, Cooper Peterhans and Cade Peterhans; his parents; eight siblings, Geoffrey Walkington, Gary Walkington, Patricia Overly, Gregory Walkington, Paul Walkington, John Walkington, Ruth Watson and Howie Axelson; a godson, Dane Walkington; and many nieces, nephews and good friends.

A memorial gathering was held June 27 at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home. The funeral and interment services were private.

Memorials can be made to St. Jude Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept.

142, Memphis, TN 380101-9908; or to the family.

He was born March 25, 1992, to Martin and Susan (Ohlrich) Carolan in Woodstock.

He attended Westwood Elementary School, Greenwood Elementary School and Northwood MidBrian Carolan dle School. He graduated from Woodstock High School. He had a special talent in music and guitar. Wanting to be a music teacher, he took music prep classes at McHenry County College.

Following graduation, he gave guitar lessons and entertained in many restaurants.

While growing up, Brian enjoyed sports, playing Wonder Lake baseball and soccer and Northwood football. He was a Tiger Cub, Cub Scout and Boy Scout. He was very friendly and enjoyed spending time talking to friends as well as strangers.

He was a very good cook and often made family meals, always keeping the kitchen clean. Brian enjoyed watching World Wrestling Federation competitions, listening to John Denver and spending time with friends and family.

Survivors include his parents; three brothers, Nathan, Daniel and Brendan; a nephew, Chad Hartline; aunts and uncles, Michael (Susan) Carolan, Mary Ann Mayer, Harold Ohlrich Jr., David Ohlrich and Donna Barry; 14 cousins, Sean Mayer, Casey Mayer, Sean Carolan, Chrisy Pappenbrock, Tricia Carolan, Alex and Andrew Barry, Katelyn, Tim, John and William Ohlrich, Colleen and Dennis Carolan and Colleen Lindwall.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Harold and Joan Ohlrich; his paternal grandparents, Dennis and Marie Carolan; three uncles, Eric Mayer, Dennis Carolan and Don Barry; and his beloved dog, Rocky.

A visitation and funeral were held June 26 at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, McHenry. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery.

For those wishing to send an expression of condolence, his family suggests Masses in Brian’s memory.

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Brian Martin Carolan, 23, Wonder Lake, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 21, 2015.

Charles Ray Mathey Jr., 86, Woodstock, died June 24.

He was born July 23, 1929, to Charles Sr. and Helen Mathey, Medford, Wis. He graduated from Medford High School in 1947.

On June 6, 1953, he married Norine Doolittle, Greenwood.

In the 1950s during the Korean War, Charlie served as a wheel mechanic at the Army’s 121 EVAC Hospital in Seoul, Korea. He was a lifetime member of Woodstock VFW Post 5040, serving in many capacities. He served on the honor guard

Q Conrado Gerardo Melesio, 45, 5021 Barnard Mill Road, Ringwood, was charged June 9 with disorderly conduct at 601 S. Eastwood Drive. Melesio posted $120 bond.

Court date was set for Aug.6.

Q Tracie A. Oatsvall, 40, 5820 55th St., Kenosha, Wis., was charged June 10 with driving while license revoked and no seat belt in the 800 block of Clay Street. Oatsvall posted $150 bond. Court date was set for July 16.

Q Brandon C. Lewis, 20, 1475 Commons Drive, Woodstock, was charged June 17 with battery at 1180 Pond Point. Lewis was released on his own recognizance. Court date was set for June 17.

Q James E. Erickson, 55, 918 Victoria Drive, Woodstock, was charged June 18 with driving while license suspended and unin-

sured motor vehicle at Victoria and Thomas drives. Erickson posted $50 bond. Court date was set for July 16.

Q Anthony L. Castelluzzo, 42, transient, Woodstock, was charged June 18 with criminal trespass to property at 721 Elm St. Castelluzzo was released on a notice to appear.

Court date was set for July 16.

Q Victor Bernal, 24, 1509 Tappan St., Woodstock, was charged June 18 with failure to signal when required, uninsured motor vehicle and driving under the influence at 315 N. Madison St. Bernal posted $300 bond.

Court date was set for July 23.

Q Amanda Schneiderman, 32, 13810 Davis Road, Woodstock, was charged June 19 with aggravated battery to a police officer and aggravated battery at 219 N. Benton St. Schneiderman was turned over to the

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for many events and was honored to be a parade marshal. He worked for Union Special, Huntley, for 42 years as a tool-room machinist.

Survivors include four children; Helen Mathey (Donald) Horn, Tom (Dawn) Mathey, James (Sandy) Mathey and Alan (Carol) Mathey; two sisters, Ruth Thomas and Fern Crenshaw; a sister-in-law, Norma (the late Glenn) Anderson; eight grandchildren and 11 (and two expected) great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; three sisters, Delores Linzner, Bertha Garland and Alice Levenhagen; and two brothers, Alex Mathey and Eugene Mathey; three brothers-in-law, Glenn Anderson, Charles Thomas and Nicholas Levenhagen.

Visitation and funeral services were June 29 at Schneider-Luecht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock. Burial was at McHenry County Memorial Park. Military honors were provided by VFW Post 5040.

Donations can be made to VFW Post 5040, 240 N. Throop St., Woodstock, IL 60098.

Agnes Gertrude Hay Agnes Gertrude Hay, 88, Woodstock, died Thursday, June 25, 2015, surrounded by her family.

She was born July 13, 1926, to Nicholas and Elizabeth (Brown) Diedrich in Johnsburg.

She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Woodstock. She volunteered in the Adoration Chapel at the church and led the rosary at Valley Hi Nursing Home. She was employed at Buckley Cleaners, Woodstock, for 25 years and was well-known as a seamstress, doing sewing and alterations from her home for 45 years. She enjoyed gardening, but mostly she enjoyed being with her family and grandchildren.

Survivors include five children, Leonard (Sandra) Hay, Tennessee, Ronald Hay, Woodstock, Susan Hay, Woodstock, Mary (Ricardo) Rodriquez, Woodstock, Donald Hay, California; four grandchildren, Nicholas Rodriquez, Thomas Rodriquez, Paige Reid and Cally Reid; two stepgrandchildren, Brett (Lee) Reid, Tiffany (Brian) Albrecht; five great-grandchildren, Myia Rodriquez, Ella May Rodriquez, Haley Rodriquez, Makenna Rodriquez and Richie Rodriquez; a stepgreat-grandchild, Jeremy Reid; a sister, Helen Schmidt; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Henry, Tony and Charlie Diedrich; three sisters, Marie Sompel, Verona May and Catherine Smith; and a grandson, Ricardo Rodriquez Jr. A memorial visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. memorial Mass, Tuesday, June 30, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 312 Lincoln Ave. Interment will follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Woodstock.

Arrangements were made by SchneiderLeucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home.

POLICE BLOTTER Q Mark A. Bargeher, 29, 404 E. Washington St., Marengo, was charged June 6 with battery at 90 Church St. Bargeher posted $150 bond. Court date was set for June 24.

Q Joseph P. Bargeher, 24, 220 1/2 Main St., Woodstock, was arrested June 6 on an outstanding warrant from Kane County for driving under the influence, and he was charged with battery at 90 Church St. Bargeher posted $1,150 bond. Court date was set for June 24.

Q David Louis Koch, 54, 16 N. Cook St., Plano, was charged June 6 with driving while license revoked, driving under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident and failure to reduce speed at Highway 14 and Route 47. Koch was turned over to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department. Bond was to be set. Court date was set for July 23.

McHenry County Sheriff’s Office. Bond and court date are to be set.

Q Tara J. Bogert, 40, 1264 Thomas Drive, Woodstock, was charged June 21 with theft under, expired registration and uninsured motor vehicle. Bogert was turned over to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office.

Bond was set at $1,500. Court date was set for July 16.

Q Andres Avila, 19, 710 Amsterdam St., Woodstock, was charged June 20 with two counts of domestic battery at his home. Avila was turned over to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office. Bond and court date are to be set.

Any charges are merely accusations, and defendants or suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

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A perfect holiday weekend By now, you may have already heard June 2015 will go down as the wettest month on record for the state of Illinois. e Land of Lincoln tallied a statewide average rainfall total of 8.97 inches, according to the National Weather Service-Chicago. It’s important to note this report accounts for statewide rainfall, and some parts of Illinois, such as the city of Chicago, only recorded 6.33 inches of rain as of June 28, according to the NWS. at’s still the 16th wettest June for the Windy City since 1871.

While the rain has blessed us with lush green grass, abundant gardens and blooming flower beds in Woodstock, we are due for a little respite.

As we move into July, we have reason to be hopeful: a weather forecast that appears to more sunny and dry, an Independence Day holiday falling on a Saturday and several homegrown patriotic festivities whereby to celebrate the Fourth of July. In fact, it’s looking like we could have the perfect summer holiday weekend in store.

For starters, the Woodstock Fireworks Committee has spent the past several months planning the annual pyrotechnics show at Emricson Park. e committee has been industriously working to collect the $14,000 in donations needed to produce the show. Provided free to residents – less the $8 parking fee if you manage to snag a parking space inside the park– the Woodstock fireworks display has become an Independence Day tradition for many residents who join with family and friends to watch the show sitting on blankets atop Emricson’s sledding hill. What’s not to like about this community-driven event that’s 100 percent funded by community donations and run by volunteers?

Woodstock’s fireworks will launch at dusk Saturday, July 4, approximately between 9:15 and 9:30 p.m.

In nearby Wonder Lake, volunteers have been busy collecting donations, as well, to fund the lakeside village’s $11,000 fireworks display.

Spending the Fourth of July in Wonder Lake has become a tradition for many McHenry County residents. e town’s parade is a big draw – attracting upwards of 5,000 spectators, as are the annual Wonder Lake Water Ski Show Team Independence Day show, kids’ games and car show.

And this year, organizers have added a street dance and Venetian night boat parade for Friday, July 3 to the list of fun events.

And, this year, Bull Valley Golf Club has provided us with another new option for celebrating the holiday weekend. e club is holding its inaugural “Bull Stock,” a bull testicle festival at the club Friday, July 3. Organizers have also planned a fireworks display over the scenic golf course and will offer tethered hot air balloon rides, which will benefit Gavers Community Cancer Foundation and JourneyCare Hospice. e fun and exciting festivities planned in Woodstock, Bull Valley and Wonder Lake, provide the best reasons for venturing out and enjoying the Independence Day holiday. For many local residents, these holiday celebrations are the highlight of summer.

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On township debate, let’s take the time to listen In a recent letter to the editor, Steven Koerber announced his intention to run for elected office as the Highway Commissioner of the McHenry Township Road District. I found his early announcement to run for office interesting, but what I found most encouraging was his position that he didn’t support consolidation of townships because he simply didn’t know what would be the ramifications of such a move

because nobody has ever objectively studied it.

As I understand his position, he assumes that if the question will be on the ballot that the “for” and “against” arguments will happen and we can make a decision after hearing both sides of the debate.

I’m glad he’s not one of the knee-jerk reactionaries who simply says get rid of them, or combine them, without knowing what that result will be. Let’s listen to that debate and then make up our minds.

I support Steve Koerber’s position to have the County Board put some form of that consolida-

tion question on the ballot next March. I hope that that decision will be made soon so that we have adequate time – a half of a year or more – to learn what the result would be if consolidations are approved.

I find it interesting that after many years of debating either eliminating or consolidating township governments, none of our elected bodies have ever commissioned an objective study of the various proposals. Let’s hope that changes.

Ned Neumann, McHenry

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

Exercise safety this Independence Day As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office reminds residents to exercise safety and to obey firework regulations.

In unincorporated areas of McHenry County, fireworks are regulated

by the state of Illinois’ Fireworks Act. In Illinois, most fireworks are illegal.

Help prevent accidents for you and your family by avoiding explosives and leaving fireworks to trained professionals. For more information about fireworks safety and the law, visit http://www.sfm.illinois.gov.

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Tips for a safe celebration Wear safety glasses when us-

ing legal fireworks and sparklers.

Q Adults supervision is always necessary around firework displays.

Q Never use or play with any type of fireworks within or near a vehicle.

Q Be aware and careful of where you point fireworks — and where they may land.

Q Do not consume alcoholic beverages when you use fireworks.

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Join us in using ink by the barrel is is one of about six weeks each year when the staff and I send e Independent to everyone who lives within the boundaries of Woodstock School District 200. at means this issue of the paper is going to every home with a 60098 zip code and many homes with the 60097 zip code.

I welcome the several thousand of you who are occasional readers, and I send out a warm hello to our weekly subscribers and readers. I’ve been writing Declarations, this weekly column, for more than 27 years. Many of you have been reading it for years, so I feel an almost family-like connection with you.

Last week I attended the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors conference at the Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Mo. I became a member of ISWNE in 2007. at same year my husband, Jim, and I attended our ďŹ rst ISWNE conference. I learned a ton that ďŹ rst year and have felt called back year after year to learn and be recharged.

ISWNE exists to help weekly newspaper editors and publishers, like my staff and me, improve our editorial writing and news reporting. I learn equally as much from informal discussions

with other ISWNE members around the breakfast table or during breaks between sessions as I do from the planned sessions. e programming this year was stellar.

Cheryl Topics I found esWormley pecially interesting were “Using the Web Declarations as an investigative tool� and “Ferguson — How an AfricanAmerican weekly covered an international story in its backyard.�

More than one of my outside-of-thesessions discussions focused on using our newspapers to create an environment within our communities that welcomes the expression of varying opinions.

With the Fourth of July this week, we are reminded of the great good that resulted from opinions being voiced and action taken nearly 240 years ago.

On the drive back from Columbia, I thought about what the staff and I are doing to encourage the expression of individual opinions. We set aside two pages in each week’s paper for opinions

– from you, from us and from others – and we run guest columns each week.

You may have heard the phrase “Don’t argue with a person who buys ink by the barrel.â€? I bring that up because e Independent staff and I eagerly share ink with all of you. Each week, we publish our own editorial, your letters to the editor on topics of general interest to the community and columns, expressing the writers’ views. e Independent’s editorial is always in the far left column of the ďŹ rst page of Opinion – and most frequently on Page 6. e descriptor above the editorial is very speciďŹ c: “Our View.â€? e editorial is the opinion of e Independent, determined by the editorial board – managing editor Katelyn Stanek, associate editors Sandy Kucharski and Stephanie Price, and me. Each week, we meet and decide the issue of greatest importance.

Sometimes, our position is one other people agree with. Other times, we are in the minority.

Always our goal is uplift what we agree will beneďŹ t the community.

Your letters and our editorials are equally important. at’s why we publish letters to the editor on the same page as our editorial. Our letter policy is printed every week on the second Opin-

ion page. We’ve written it to encourage submissions. Yes, we welcome letters. ey can be emailed, mailed or dropped off at our ofďŹ ce.

Here’s an example of how editorials and letters work for the good of the community. In February, we ran an editorial stating the need for a forum for the community to meet and hear the platforms of the eight city council candidates. e next week, a letter to the editor challenged e Independent to host the forum. e letter resulted in action. We hosted a forum. All eight candidates participated and more than 120 residents attended. e third leg of e Independent’s opinion stool is columns. What you are reading is a column. It is my opinion – not e Independent’s. Note the descriptors of Declarations and Paul Lockwood’s column, also on this page, are “Column.� Paul’s column is his opinion. ere’s a quick way to identify a column in e Independent. It includes the writer’s name and photo.

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a Breda, Netherlands, event that’s been going on since 2005, this seemed like the closest thing to a redhead support group that I’d likely experience in my lifetime.

While I have enjoyed Paul standing out in a crowd on a number of Lockwood occasions (e.g., comA Musing munity theater productions), I thought it’d be nice to be surrounded by similar “heads of (this) state� and beyond.

How many of us would be there for the group photo that was planned for Sunday afternoon, June 7? Storms were forecast; would Mother Nature steer clear, or would only umbrellas be visible? I had no idea, but I donned a blue shirt (the recommended attire to make red hair stand out) and ventured to a community I hadn’t visited before.

Upon arrival, I found a sea of red to rival the one Moses parted years ago.

Youngsters, teens and adults all sporting a full spectrum of red locks, most of it natural. e most notable artiďŹ cial exception was the red hair atop Ronald

McDonald, who was making a special appearance partly because some of the proceeds were going to the Ronald McDonald House, a cause dear to organizer Jim Stoecker’s heart. (And yes, despite my feelings that redheaded male characters on TV are too often stereotyped as clowns – e.g., Bozo, Ralph Malph from “Happy Days� – I did pose for a picture with Ronald.)

I even bought a new book, “Red – A History of the Redhead� by Jacky Colliss Harvey, which the author kindly autographed with the statement that “redheaded men are the heroes of this book, and I do hope you enjoy.� ( ank you, Jacky; I am enjoying it.)

When the group photo was taken that afternoon, I didn’t hide in the back.

Although no mirror was nearby, I still had a moment for reection. I realized that being a nerdy, acne-prone, brainy redhead who was also the new kid in ďŹ fth, sixth and 10th grades meant that I was indeed a clear target for harassment and bullying. But to get through all that, I developed some inner strength, a determination that I would succeed in life despite my tormentors. It wasn’t easy, but I believe I have succeeded.

Cheryl Wormley is publisher of The Woodstock Independent.

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50+ years in the red “Having red hair is never good when you’re a kid. I was picked on a lot and didn’t have a lot of friends. But I think that gave me a thick skin and helped make me a better person.� – Jesse Tyler Ferguson, actor I didn’t quite know what to expect. I was traveling an hour away from Woodstock to gather with people I’d never met, but who shared a trait I’d had since birth. A trait shared by only 2 percent of the world’s population. A trait that I, like Jesse Tyler Ferguson, didn’t particularly care for when I was growing up. As you’ve probably guessed, the physical feature I most disliked – a feature I was now going to embrace in my mid-50s – was my red hair.

Redhead Days Last month, I heard about a unique two-day event in the Lake County town of Highwood: the ďŹ rst-ever-in-the-U.S. “Redhead Days.â€? An ofďŹ cial spinoff from

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No longer seeing red I chatted with a variety of attendees, including a mother of a redheaded 5- or 6-year-old boy. e mother said her son was a twin, but that his sister’s hair color had changed from its initial red to blonde. Upon hearing that story, I was almost tempted to express my sympathy. Clearly my attitude toward living with red hair was changing after being surrounded by so many of my gingerhaired brothers and sisters – over 700, according to Stoecker’s ďŹ gures.

A Final Thought It turns out that Redhead Days wasn’t a support group. It was the best kind of family reunion, one where I felt accepted by people who’ve had similar experiences and by those who will grow up to thrive under a nonstop red spotlight.

Paul Lockwood is an active member of Grace Lutheran Church, a former Woodstock Public Library Board of Trustees member and ofďŹ cer, a frequent community theater actor, and the immediate past president of TownSquare Players. He works in Chicago as RFP Manager for The Vitality Group. He and his wife Diane have lived in Woodstock since 2001.

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Education Changes underway at Aurora, Challenger University begins renovation work

By STEPHANIE PRICE The Independent Aurora University has begun renovation work at the Challenger Learning Center for Space & Technology, and at least one starstudded display will greet students this fall.

AU has assumed ownership of the Challenger building at 222 Church St. and will oversee the Challenger program in addition to providing its own undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. e university has seen a rapid increase in student enrollment at its Woodstock

satellite location and plans to expand classroom facilities to accommodate the growth. At the same time, AU has been working with the Challenger Center staff to enhance its program, which provides science and technology experiences for elementary school students. e Challenger’s “Edventure” Center is now gone, as are many of its displays, said AU Dean Marcia Koenen. Part of the space has been converted into three classrooms which will be utilized by both AU and Challenger staffers, and the remaining space will serve as a large, open meeting area.

“We’ve reorganized,” Koenen said. “ is has been a chance for us to create new opportunities for the 9,000 children who attend the Challenger Center. We’re trying to get additional resources to bring new educational opportunities to Challenger Cen-

ter. We’ve been working with the Challenger staff to determine which space is not being utilized and can be maximized for educational purposes.”

One new opportunity is a digital inflatable star lab, expected to arrive at the center next month and, upon completion of staff training, will launch in September. e lab, which will encompass part of the former Edventure Center space, projects images of the planetary system onto the ceiling of the inflatable dome. Students will sit on the floor inside the dome, under the canopy of stars. e Challenger Center has donated former displays, such as the ornithopter, to other facilities and museums. e Four Forces of Flight display now sits in the National Model Aviation Museum in Muncie, Ind. e bowling balls display, which demonstrated weight differences on Earth and on planets, has been removed, as well. Challenger directors continue to search for a new home for the 737 cockpit simulator, which staff identified as an under-used exhibit.

“We didn’t end up using it very much with the children,” said Rebecca Dolman, lead flight director, who is also serving as

acting executive director as former executive director Chantel Madsen recently moved to Arizona. “It makes more sense to reclaim the space.”

Storage space at the Challenger Center also has been converted into two classrooms. Combined with the existing classrooms, the AU satellite school will have seven classrooms in total: three large and three small rooms, Koenen said.

AU’s course selections include undergraduate courses/degree programs in social work, nursing and integrated communications. e university also offers 14 graduate and doctoral programs including Master of Business Administration, Master of Science and Nursing, Master of Arts for Reading Instruction and Master of Educational Leadership. e school serves students who have already completed associate programs at local colleges, such as McHenry County College, and professionals who want to earn advanced degrees close to home.

“In 2010, we opened at the Woodstock location with five students taking the MBA classes,” Koenen said. “ is fall, we expect to have 225 students in 18 different programs.”

COLLEGE CURRENTS

Iowa State names graduates The following students from Woodstock recently graduated from Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa: Nicholas Cetera earned a Bachelor of Science in animal science.

Russell Hofmann earned a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry.

Kaitlyn Johnson earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design.

Paige Moritz earned Bachelor of Sci-

ence in animal science and biology.

Benjamin Sass earned a Bachelor of Science in agricultural studies.

Vazquez named to Quinlan dean’s list Edward Vazquez, Woodstock, was named to the dean’s list at Quinlan School of Business, Chicago

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Woodstock High School releases second-semester Honor Roll Woodstock High School announced the students named to its second semester honor roll for the 2014-15 school year.

Ninth grade Honor roll: Alyssa Archambeau, Jennifer Ayala, Olivia Berg, Nathan Berna, Jack Berry, Gavin Bishop, Joselyn Brown, Katherine Bryan, Samantha Byrnes, Andy Cerritos, Destinee Dankemeyer, Kayla Deegan, Kyle Dehn Franklin, Geimi Diaz, Jocelyn Eisenmenger, Carmen Elliott, Abigail Emricson, Peyton Erb, Caden Fosnaugh, Breanna Funk, Agustin Gonzalez, Molly Griffin, Brandon Gulli, Madelyn Heidtke, Alexis Hernandez, Sara Hernandez, Theopolis Hutchens, Crystal Kannenberg, Alaina Leith, Franco Maltese, Emmie Marsili, Jatziri Mercado-Cruz, Jacob Nihan, Paige Olandese, Jackson Parrish, Eva Payetta, Tyler Peake, Lynsie Pietrzak, Benjamin Polster, Faith Roskens, Maria Ruiz, Madelyn Spear, Lauryn Straub, Haley Walker, Joanna Watson, Colin Wilk, Dylan Wolf, Lizeth Yeverino, Amanda Zingre and Jaxson Ziszik.

High honor roll: Andrew Ahmeti, Miguel Alvarez, Aarianna Becerril, Jade Bellairs, Ciara Bellmore, Jose Botello-Herrera, Joanna Burn, Ashley Chorney, Kayla Cooper, Litsy Freites, Michael Gavran, Alyssa Gibson, Andrew Gippert, Carter Hansen, Sophie Kerver, Christopher King, Jesselyn Koscinski, Mariana Kostova, Emma Mathison, Meghan McGrath, Thomas Monfeli, Abigail Primus, Courtney Sciarro, Sophia Shinherr, Taylor Spanbauer, Camryn Tafoya, Anthony Thomas, McKenna Thome, Christopher Tinkler, Nicole Troy and Caroline Wojcik.

Tenth grade Honor roll: Jordyn Albrecht, Timothy Andersson, Ryan Baier, Andrew Brewer, Cullen Brown, Parker Burton, Flor Guadalupe Calleja-Cruz, Aneliz Carbajal, Samantha

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Curtis, Grace Detwiler, Guadalupe Flores, Pamela Garcia-Chimal, Kyle Gogolewski, Brianna Grunst, Linzie Hahn, Jillian Hampston, Samuel Hughes, Abby Iden, Ryan Jandernoa, Nicolette Johnston, Justin Leith, Gabriela Luna, Dakota McCoy, Patience McKenzie, Alex Mueckenhoff, Madeline Neubauer, Stephanie Nunez, Jax Obenchain, Estela Ojeda, Manuel Ortiz-Bernal, Pooja Patel, Ashley Peake, Jordan Popoca, John Presisto, Kyle Ratway, Kelly Read, Caysie Reuter, Jose Rodriguez, Caleb Ruff, Ciara Scott, Grace Sergel, Cooper Smith, Olivia Sobieszczyk, Diana Spokas, Emily Tobias, Joshua Turner, Georgia Wicker, Benjamin Woodson, Connor Zankle and Margaret Zawadzki.

High honor roll: Vanessa Adams, Kathryn Dawdy, Paxson Dechant, Carrie Feigenbaum, Shannon Fetzner, Erin Fisher, Yesenia Flores, Spencer Hanson, Samantha Jones, Luke Klinefelter, William Maidment, Kelsi Morefield, Noah Robey, Sophia Rogers, Gabriella Scolio, Isobela Solberg, Lauryn Stewart, Justin Tillman, Cora Uidl, Christian Villavicencio, Jared Warmbier and Audrey Wojnicki.

Eleventh grade Honor roll: Roberto Ayala, Emma Browne, Donovan Chambers, Kassandra Clanin, Zachary Cullum, Benjamin Detwiler, William Edwards, Annah Ellingson, Alondra Flores, Kitt Garmisch, Sam Geggie, Amanda Gelasi, Jessica Gilliland, Martin Halilaj, Flor Hernandez-Lara, Jacob Hirst, Kathleen Holub, Eve Jonas, Ann Kamps, Spencer Karolczak, Nicholas Kubiak, Luis Lopez, Hanna Major, Vincent Maltese, Skye McEstes, Ammar Mehmood, Travis Montalbano, Natalia Olivas, Justin Orozco, Brian Peiffer, Daniel Regna, Marlene Rocha, Langdon Scott, Nathan Sites, Vannis Smith, Nyssa Stell, Dylan Stevens, Nicholas Sundberg, Cameron Tom, Spencer Voyles, Wyatt Walkington, Phillip Walton, Dustin Wolf, Samuel Wright, Kevin Zange and Kayla Zingre.

High honor roll: Alyssa Brewer, Brian Chang, Leah Dechant, Tess Devinger, Leonel Evans, Kathryn Ferguson, Madeleine Fergu-

son, Adrian Geske, Megan Hansen, Melissa Hester, Marissa Krueger, Elizabeth Kruse, Timothy Larson, Jordan Loacker, Patrick McGrath, Karen Mendez-Avila, Fernando Orozco Cruz, Brecken Overly, Leighanne Pala, Gregory Rowan, Aeshaben Soni, Spencer Stumpff, Brianna Weiss and Amy Zhang.

Twelfth grade Honor roll: Bradon Abt, Jessica Albright, Allison Behrens, Brooke Brasile, Nora Brown, Shannon Brown, Austin Butts, Jason Carsello, Jenna Castillo, Naomi Cherenson, Jacob Clute, Courtney Drach, Steven Eichinger, Jonathan Elliott, Ivan Figueroa, Brenda Flores Elizalde, Hailey Galler, Noehmy Geron, Rebeccah Gibbon, Karen Gillespie, Cameron Grisolia, Izabelle Harvey, Jasmine Herrera, Lucas Hess, Miranda Hester, Adilene Jimenez, Bianca Jimenez, Kyle Jones, Selena Juarez, Zachary Kammin, Jessie Karafa, Delaney King, Trenette Mack, Valery

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High honor roll: Evan Berg, Susan Bjork, Olivia Botello, Hope Brainard, Colleen Brown, Haley DeRaedt, Erica Finke, Amy Fischbach, Jack Fischbach, Clarissa Ihssen, Amanda Jandernoa, Blake Kahoun, John Kruse, Lillian Kunzie, Creighton Lisowski, Hannah Marsili, Dillon Nerland, Andrea Ordonez, Olivia Schuette, Sarah Semmen, Margaret Sturm, Mason Sutter, Teaghan Thome, Connor Wilhelm and Jonathan Zoia.

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A&E Filmmakers raising funds for new ‘Tracy’ doc Ahoj Productions is working on ‘Tracing Dick Tracy’

By KATELYN STANEK The Independent When Woodstock filmmakers Tom, John and Steve Firak set out to tell the story of acclaimed cartoonist Chester Gould, they had more to say than a single documentary would allow.

So the father and sons behind “Chester Gould: An American Original,” which premiered on WTTW in February, are back on the beat, this time seeking to tell the story of beloved detective Dick Tracy, Gould’s most famous creation.

“ e comic strip itself had a very cin- Tracy,” will focus on the immense culturematic feel to it,” Steve Firak said. “… is al and artistic influence of Gould’s strip, will be more about his style, his influence.” which first appeared in print in the 1930s e Firaks make up Ahoj Productions, and which the Firaks credit with pava Woodstock-based company that spe- ing the way for Batman and many other cializes in commercial videos in addi- popular characters that followed. tion to narrative e new project, and documentary which is in produc“The comic strip itself had films. e famtion, will feature inily is especially a very cinematic feel to it.” terviews and testipassionate about monials from some “Dick Tracy” and of cartooning’s — Steve Firak, Ahoj Productions about Gould, the most acclaimed Oklahoma native artists, including who lived in rural “Maus” author Art Woodstock for the duration of his illus- Spiegelman and Robert Crumb of Zap trious career and made his home here Comix. Also included will be interviews for most of his life. with Woodstock residents, part of Ahoj’s “I learned to read by reading comic plans to “add an intimate perspective” to books,” Tom Firak said. “I’ve always been Gould’s life, Steve Firak said. deep into comics.”

But financing a documentary — espe e documentary, titled “Tracing Dick cially an independent — is no easy task.

at’s why Ahoj has established a crowdfunding initiative to help ensure the film makes it to the screen.

“We have to [fund] it ourselves,” Steve Firak said. “I think that’s a good thing.” e Firaks are appealing to local arts supporters and lovers of independent filmmaking to support “Tracing Dick Tracy” with donations.

“Anybody who really wants to keep this arts-centric community going [should donate],” Steve Firak said. “ is is a chance. It will draw more attention to the city.”

To make a small, non-tax deductible contribution to “Tracing Dick Tracy,” visit www.indiegogo.com/projects/tracingdick-tracy. To make a larger, tax-deductible donation, visit www.chicagofilmmakers.org/cf/content/tracing-dick-tracy.

Contributors will receive gifts and other incentives from the filmmakers.

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Summer is crazy, not lazy Nat King Cole recorded a tune about “ ose Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days of Summer.” When we think about Woodstock in

the summer, the song only partly describes the events; it might be a little crazy, but it’s definitely not lazy. ere is so much going on at the Opera House and on the Square that I wanted to point out some of the highlights before the summer gets away from you.

Let me start by saying the fourth of eight concerts by the Woodstock City Band will be July 1. Duane Peiffer leads the group

in its 131st season of entertaining the community with free concerts in the Park in the Square. e July 1 “Salute to America” concert will begin at 7:30. Come early and pack a Tony picnic supper and get a treat at the ice cream Casalino social. Concerts conNow Playing tinue each Wednesday with programs entitled “Melting Pot,” July 8, “Summer in the Park,” July 15, “It’s Elemental,” July 22, and closing with “Musical Potpourri,” July 29. e Opera House is busy all month, and into August, with several programs.

Royalty will be selected July 10 on the stage as the 67th Miss Woodstock Scholarship Pageant is presented. e young lady chosen to reign over Woodstock for the next 12 months will be selected based on intelligence, poise, appearance and grace as the girls seeking to replace Chloe Harvey, Miss Woodstock 2014, answer impromptu questions, give a speech, perform in a musical number and appear in evening gowns. e following evening, High Performance Dance eatre will transport the audience to a club as they present “Return to the Cabaret.” Talented singers

and dancers will entertain in the cabaret style and bring the audience back to a time when jazz was alive and hot. Under the direction of Kim Lang, High Performance Dance eatre, a company based in Fort Collins, Colo., has been performing for nearly 20 years. ey combine music, dance and modern technology as they present a unique interactive experience for the audience. e middle of July will once again feature the Woodstock Children’s Summer eatre production. Directors Sue Kazlusky and Anita Tebo will present the local premier of Disney’s “ e Lion King Jr.” e young performers will present the story of Simba, who grows from a young cat to the next King of the Jungle as he learns about the “Circle of Life.”

Next up is some of the best classical music you can hear. e Woodstock Mozart Festival will open its season July 25 when conductor Brian Groner and soloists Mykola Suk, piano, Kevin Case, violin, and Nazar Dzhuryn, cello, along with a stage filled with talented professional musicians perform the music of Mozart and Beethoven. is year, the festival organizers will present their second weekend in Barrington Hills before returning to the Opera House for their Aug. 8 and 9 concerts.

Tony Casalino is chairman of the Woodstock Opera House Advisory Commission.

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CITY BAND CONCERT July 1, 8, 7:30 p.m.

Woodstock Square Free The Woodstock City Band will play in its 131st summer concert series with weekly themes.

July 1: “Salute to America.” Ice cream social: State Rep. Jack Franks July 8: “Melting Pot.” Ice cream social: the Groundhog Day Committee

‘RETURN TO THE CABARET’ July 11, 7 p.m.

Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. $23 adults, $20 students 815-338-5300 woodstockoperahouse.com The High Performance Dance Theatre will present talented dancers and singers performing cabaret-style jazz acts.

LIVE MUSIC AT EXPRESSLY LESLIE’S July 3, 10, 6 p.m.

Woodstock Square Mall 110 Johnson St. Free July 3: Guyz with Bad Eyez will perform.

July 10: Jay Einhorn will perform.

JAZZ JAM July 3, 18, 8 p.m.

Stage Left Café 121 Van Buren St. 815-337-1395 $5 donation Jazz Jam is sponsored by Jazz on the Square. Artists will perform jazz music.

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET July 4, 7, 11, 14, 9 a.m. to noon Woodstock Square Free woodstockfarmersmarket.org.

Performers include: July 4 – Guyz with Bad Eyez at 9 a.m., Briar Road at 10:30 a.m.; July 7 – Pete Jonsson at 9 a.m., Rich Prezioso at 10 a.m., Sue Fink at 11 a.m.; July 11 – Stage Leftovers at 9 a.m.; July 14 – Kishwaukee Ramblers at 9 a.m.

STAGE LEFTOVERS July 8, 22, 7:30 p.m.

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

OPEN MIC NIGHT July 10, 24, 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.

SUMMER IN THE PARK July 17, 6 p.m.

July 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

July 19, noon to 10 p.m.

Emricson Park Free Various musical groups will perform under the big top in the park.

Performers include: July 17 – Blackwater Gold at 6 p.m., Creedence Revived at 8 p.m., and Catfight at 10 p.m.

LINK PLUS BENEFIT CONCERT July 18, 7 p.m.

Unity Spiritual Center of Woodstock 225 Calhoun St. $15 donation offsquaremusic.com Folk singer Mark Dvorak, along with Cassandra Vohs-Demann, Guyz With Bad Eyez and Northwest Highway, will perform. All proceeds will benefit the Woodstock Farmers Market Link Plus program, which assists food stamp recipients.

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‘MAGIC MIKE XXL’ Mike and the remaining Kings of Tampa hit the road to put on one last blow-out performance.

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RATED R, 115 MINUTES ‘TERMINATOR GENISYS’ When John Connor sends Sgt. Kyle Rees back to 1984 an unexpected turn of events creates a fractured timeline. “Terminator Genisys” is directed by Alan Taylor (“Palookaville”) and stars Emilia Clarke (“Game of Thrones”) and Arnold Schwarzenegger (“Kindergarten Cop”) RATED PG-13, 125 MINUTES ‘JURASSIC WORLD’ Isla Nublar features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, but a new attraction backfires. “Jurassic World” is directed by Colin Trevorrow (“Home Base”) and stars Chris Pratt (“Guardians of the Galaxy”) and Bryce Dallas Howard (“Spider-Man 3”).

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RATED PG, 111 MINUTES ‘TED 2’ To qualify to be a parent, Ted will have to prove he’s a person in a court of law. “Ted 2” is directed by Seth MacFarlane (“Family Guy”) and stars Mark Wahlberg (“The Departed”) and Amanda Seyfried (“As the World Turns”).

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Porkies opens new Pig Pen restaurant Pig roast company opens new sit-down spot on south side of town

By STEPHANIE PRICE The Independent A well-known Woodstock catering and restaurant business has moved to the south side of town.

After more than a year of planning, Porkies Pig Roasts and Catering opened June 26 in its new location at 2245 S. Eastwood Drive. e business, called the Pig Pen, sits in the outlot build“This new ing in front of location is a Woodstock Harley-Davidson’s huge evolunew location. tion for our Porkies owner Jakes Dioubusiness.” gardi purchased — Jakes Diougardi, the small brick Porkies building, once home to Cuppy’s Coffee, in October 2013. Diougardi and his wife, Liz, have expanded the building from 300 to about 1,500 square feet. “ is new location is a huge evolution for our business,” said Jakes Diougardi, of Woodstock. “We’re very happy to be here, and we’re happy to be partnering with Harley-Davidson.”

Diougardi’s previous site at 1010 N. Seminary Ave., on the city’s north side, only had six dine-in seats. at location closed permanently May 15 in preparation for the relocation. e new restaurant seats up to 25 people inside and provides another 60 seats outside in an outdoor beer garden featuring a full bar, picnic tables, patio umbrellas and a full waitstaff. e same space previously was operated by Diougardi as an extension of his previous site, although it was smaller and didn’t offer seating and other amenities.

Kassandra Salgado, left, and her father, Roberto Salgado, of Wonder Lake, were the first customers served at the Pig Pen, a new restaurant operated by Porkies Pig Roasts at 2245 S. Eastwood Drive. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY STEPHANIE PRICE

At the Pig Pen, customers will find their favorite menu items at the new site including pigs wings, the Oinker – barbecue pulled pork – and the Moo – a sandwich made from beef brisket. Porkies’ panini sandwiches are another customer favorite. Although Diougardi is expanding the retail side of his business, he stressed the foundation of his business, as always, lies on the catering end.

“First and foremost, we’re a catering company that specializes in pig roasts,” Diougardi said. “We do about 500-plus pig roasts a year. e retail side of the business was always secondary. We’re

not a barbecue restaurant. Nothing is smoked here. We are a caterer that specializes in whole cooked pigs.”

Porkies, in its seventh year of catering, provides pig roasts throughout the Chicagoland area, southern Wisconsin, Rockford and as far away as Indiana.

Last year alone, the Woodstock business catered 180 pig roasts in the south suburbs, Diougardi said.

When Diougardi first purchased the small Cuppy’s Coffee kiosk building, he planned to renovate the facility into a catering warehouse. Two weeks after he purchased it, Woodstock Harley-David-

son owners announced plans to move into the former Sears (originally Kmart) location. Diougardi’s plans for Porkies immediately changed.

“What we did was monetize the location,” he said.

Diougardi, who started Porkies’ restaurant/retail side of the business about three years ago, said he knew he could create a unique restaurant that would appeal to the customers and many special events sponsored by Harley-Davidson. e events – fundraisers, parties and group rides – draw hundreds of participants to Woodstock.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Filed in the McHenry County Recorder’s Office June 9 to 11: Q Residence at 861 Dakota Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Shilo Walker, Crystal Lake, to Chad and Bekki Lesiewicz, Woodstock, for $240,000.

Q Residence at 1541 Ginny Lane, Woodstock, was sold by Richard and Barbara Carzoli, Woodstock, to Raymond and Violetta Uramkin, Woodstock, for $172,500.

Q Residence at 914 Clay St., Woodstock, was sold by Anita and Karl Mogdans, Algonquin, to Timothy Pedersen, Aurora, for $90,000.

Q Residence at 181 Nuthatch Drive, Woodstock, was sold by the Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, to Tobias and Fabiola Flores, Woodstock, for $175,000.

Q Residence at 7710 Oakwood Drive,

Wonder Lake, was sold by Initial Realty Services Inc., McHenry, to Olivia and Stephanie Schelle, Wonder Lake, for $169,000.

Q Residence at 3509 Dean St., Woodstock, was sold by Charles and Teresa Larsen, c/o Sulzer & Shopiro, Chicago, to Carmello and Lori Pinzon and Ryan Pinzon, Woodstock, for $186,000.

Q Residence at 948 St. John’s Road, Woodstock, was sold by the Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, to Maria Franco, Woodstock, for $150,000.

Q Residence at 4120 East Drive, Wonder Lake, was sold by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Carrollton, Texas, to Donald Rutkowski, Ringwood, for $31,500.

Q Residence at 416 S. Rose Farm Road, Woodstock, was sold by Thomas Dahlfors, Woodstock, to Andrew and Trina Goll, Huntley, for $435,000.

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Members of the Woodstock High School choir gather for a photo on the coast of Ireland. The choir traveled throughout Ireland in May. COURTESY PHOTO

High school choir tours Ireland Visitors check out Scott Sanderson’s 1982 DeLorean at the Remember Our Heroes Car Show sponsored by the Woodstock VFW. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY SANDY KUCHARSKI

Classy cars raise funds for VFW

By SANDY KUCHARSKI The Independent Don Spires, Braidwood, sat in a lawn chair behind his white 1998 Corvette Roadster show car at the Woodstock VFW. An honorably discharged veteran who served two tours in Vietnam, Spires proudly sported an Army cap. He and his wife enjoy attending car shows – especially ones that benefit veterans – so naturally he was drawn to the Remember Our Heroes Car Show June 27 at Woodstock’s VFW Post 5040. e eighth annual event, which is a major fundraiser for the VFW, drew nearly 40 participants, displaying a variety of stock and custom cars. Since its inception, Bill and Jeanne Kulinski have headed up the show. ough not members of the VFW, the Kulinskis have many friends in the organization, and they enjoy volunteering. “We like to help the vets,” said Jeanne Kulinski.

“It takes a lot of help to put on an event like this,” she said. “I have to give credit to the volunteers,” she noted, especially praising Keith Parr, the disc jockey for the last eight years. When the trophies were handed out at the end of the day, Parr was awarded one for his continued participation.

Bill Manke, Huntley, wandered through the crowd, selling raffle tickets. Another

nonmember, Manke has served the group in various capacities, including dressing up as Uncle Sam for Woodstock’s Memorial Day parade. “It’s a nice place to volunteer,” he said.

Ballots were available so visitors could vote for the fan favorite, and a panel of three judges circulated, scoring the cars on various criteria, including the quality of restoration work. Arturo Torres Jr., a judge for the second time, said, “I love cars.” He shared the judging responsibilities, with Mario del Real and Kurt Freund. Torres is working on restoring his own 1980 Monte Carlo as time allows. is was the first time Maryann and Jim Urban, Carpentersville, attended the Remember Our Heroes Car Show. ey usually attend two car shows a week with Jim’s fully restored ’69 Camaro. Maryann has her own soon-to-be show car – a ’69 Mustang. Currently, it is being restored. A car enthusiast in her own right, she belongs to the Northern Illinois Street Rod Association. “I was the first woman to belong to the club,” she said.

A late arrival, Scott Sanderson, Madison, Wis., missed the judging, but he garnered considerable attention from the crowd when the gull-wing doors of his 1982 DeLorean popped up. Sanderson bought the highly collectible car – made famous by the 1985 movie

River Hudon, Crystal Lake, gets behind the wheel of Jim Urban’s ‘69 Camaro.

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“Back to the Future” – new before the movie came out. “I just thought it was a cool car,” he said.

At the end of the day, VFW Commander Jason Moody presented trophies to the winners in several categories. He said, “ ese trophies are significant. ey’re red, white and blue to represent America. ey have dog tags on them to remind us of the ones that fought and camouflage to remind us of the guys who are still fighting.”

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WHS Class of 1975 to reunite

Woodstock High School’s Class of 1975 is seeking classmates for their 40year reunion.

The celebration will begin with an ice breaker at 6 p.m. Friday, July 10, at Kingston Lanes, 1330 S. Eastwood Drive, with music by the Bruce McConnell family. The reunion will be at 3 p.m.

Saturday, July 11, at Kingston Lanes.

For information, call Marla McCau-

ley Peters 815-337-1270 or email farmwife4@yahoo.com.

Former WHS cross-country runners and coaches sought for scrimmage The Woodstock High School cross-coun-

try team will hold their annual blue and white meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at Emricson Park, and they are inviting former runners and coaches to participate.

The past runners and coaches will comprise the silver team, which will also participate in the scrimmage meet as a kickoff to the 2015 WHS cross-country season.

Interested participants can call head coach Jay Fuller at 815-546-0024.

By JANET DOVIDIO The Independent e Woodstock High School choir traveled to Ireland in May for a week of scheduled performances combined with touring many of the country’s most famous sites.

WHS choir director Paul Rausch takes the choir on a tour every other year. Of this year’s 45 vocalists, seven had experienced the trip to Spain two years ago. “ ese trips are a chance for them to experience the history of a country while giving back through their performances,” he said. e students had four scheduled performances: St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin, Portstewart Presbyterian Church in Portstewart, the gardens at Kilkenny Castle in Kilkenny, and St. Nicholas Collegiate Church in Galway. “ e resonant sounds of the voices were especially magnificent in the churches,” Rausch said. e vocalists shared their music in several impromptu performances for tourists, including one at Trinity College and another in the Picture Gallery at Kilkenny Castle. e choir members and 10 chaperones left Woodstock by bus May 28. En route to O’Hare Airport they enjoyed lunches prepared by parent Kate Finke. e 5:15 a.m. arrival in Dublin had the group embarking on the tour with little sleep.

“All of the students were very disciplined and respectful of our schedule,” continued Rausch.”In fact, the most anyone was late was three minutes.”

In addition to Rausch, chaperones included Donna Rausch, Carolyn and Desmond Sharpe, Jay and Deb Fuller, Dave and Cindy Lichtenheld, Lynn Mohan and Risa Hanson. All are present or former District 200 personnel.

Funding for this trip came from several sources, including the Rhodes Foundation, District 200 Music Boosters, an anonymous donor and several student fundraisers. “ e choir students from WHS were wonderful ambassadors for our school, town, state and country,” Rausch said. “ eir performances were fabulous as they traveled throughout Ireland.”

News of recognitions and milestones can be sent to Janet Dovidio at fetjetjd@aol.com.

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By JANET DOVIDIO The Independent McHenry County College is hosting the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s newest professional summer theater: e Black Box Summer eatre. e inaugural production is â&#x20AC;&#x153;God of Carnageâ&#x20AC;? by two-time Tony winner Yasmina Reza. is 2009 Tony Awardwinning play tells the story of a playground altercation between 11-yearold boys and how tensions emerge when their two sets of Brooklyn parents try to resolve the matter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;God of Carnageâ&#x20AC;? is directed by Kel-

lee Stall of McHenry. Two Woodstock residents are involved with the production â&#x20AC;&#x201C; lighting design is by Rick Amundsen and costume design is by Tish Lyon. e four-member cast includes students Shannon Mayhall and Patrick ompson, as well as faculty members Jay Geller and Laura Power. â&#x20AC;&#x153; ere is no other theater like this space in the county,â&#x20AC;? said Stall. â&#x20AC;&#x153; e limited seating creates an intimate experience for audience members, who will walk through various sets during the performance.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153; e actors are literally among the best actors in our community,â&#x20AC;? continued Stall. â&#x20AC;&#x153; e Black Box Summer Professional Series gives those of us who teach the craft a chance to bring A-plus quality theater right here to our community.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;God of Carnageâ&#x20AC;? show dates are 7 p.m. July 10, 11, 17, 18 and 2 p.m. July 19, all in the Black Box eatre, Building E, McHenry County College, 8900 Highway 14, Crystal Lake. Tickets are $12 each for all performances.

For information, call 815-455-8746 or email MCC instructor Jay Geller at jgeller@mchenry.edu.

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MCCD July concert to feature Dixieland The Dixieland Jazz Cats will perform from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, July 10, on the back patio of the Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood, as the July artist for the McHenry County Conservation District First Friday concert series.

The Dixieland Jazz Cats will bring the spirit of New Orleans, Bourbon Street and Mardi Gras to every performance.

The Cats draw from a diverse traditional jazz repertoire and combine Dixieland jazz favorites with swinging jazz standards to highlight their performances.

Visitors are invited to bring a picnic dinner or dessert and lawn chairs and enjoy the intimate outdoor setting under the branches of ancient oaks with stunning views of the outstretched valley. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be moved indoors. Upcoming concerts will be The Jeff Trudell Band, Friday, Aug. 7, and The Nippersink Rogues with Kingsfold, Friday, Sept. 4.

Registration is not required. For more information call Prairieview Education Center, 815-479-5779 or visit www.

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U of I Extension to offer Four Seasons Gardening University of Illinois Extension will offer a Four Seasons Gardening program focusing on environmental stewardship and backyard food production. The first session of the series, Edimentals: Adding Color and Variety To Your Garden and Diet, will be offered at 6:30 p.m. July 2. The session is available for home participation by preregistering at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/ hmrs/4seasons. Advance registration is required.

Other topics in the summer series include Where the Wild Things GrowNative Plants Tuesday and Thursday, July 14 and 16, and Don’t Blame the Camera: How to Take Better Landscape Photos set for Tuesday and Thursday, July 28 and 30.

For details, call 815-338-3737 or email uiemg-mchenry@illinois.edu.

Mercy welcomes new dermatologist Mercy Health System announces the addition of board certified dermatologist Karen Maloney, M.D., to its staff at Mercy Woodstock Medical Center, 2000 Lake Ave., and Mercy Barrington Medical Center, 500 W. Hwy. 22.

Dr. Maloney earned a medical degree at Loyola/Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, and served a residency at the University of Illinois Hospital, Chicago. She is certified by the American Board of Dermatology and American Board of Pediatrics.

Her areas of special interest include melanoma, early detection and treatment of skin cancers and skin health education.

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When it comes to roadsides, take a cue from Iowa Have you driven through Iowa? e roadsides are beautiful. Native wildflowers and grasses line the roads throughout much of the state, offering habitat for wildlife, especially birds and insects. Further, Iowa state law prohibits the mowing of roadside meadows until after July 15 except under very specific circumstances. e delay in mowing allows for birds that nest in the grasses to finish raising their chicks before the mowers destroy the nests. e highway prairie program applies to all public roads in the state, and approximately 50,000 acres of roadsides have been planted with native grasses and wildflowers. Not only does wildlife benefit, but so do the taxpayers as fewer resources are spent mowing roadsides. e Iowa Department of Transportation website includes a long list of benefits from establishing native prairies on road right of ways, including low-maintenance weed and erosion

control, reduced surface water runoff, reduced snow drifts, enhanced wildlife habitat and species diversity, natural beauty and filtration of stormwater.

Quite a differLisa ence from roadside Haderlein maintenance in The Nature much of McHenry of Things County. ere are two main issues related to roadside maintenance that I’ve observed locally: too much mowing and poorly timed mowing. ere are certainly hundreds of miles of roadsides in the county that could be mowed less. I understand that there are safety considerations in some locations – near intersections, culverts and driveways. But I’ve seen beautiful stands of milkweed mowed to the

ground – along with any monarch caterpillars that might have been feeding on the plants – even when the plants are 10 feet back from the pavement.

Can’t we strike a balance between the neatly trimmed roadside and nature?

What if road crews made only one pass with the mower to keep vegetation short nearest to the pavement?

And what if people planted milkweed and other native plants in the rights of way in front of their properties? In just a couple of years, there could be hundreds of acres of habitat for birds and butterflies winding throughout the county. e problem of poorly timed mowing is more challenging. is time of year, we all drive past roadsides filled with non-native, invasive and even noxious plants. Chief among these this time of year are wild parsnip, teasel and various types of thistle.

Using Highway 14 as an example, I have seen the numbers of parsnip and teasel plants increase dramatically

over the last decade. is is caused by mowing after the plants have bloomed and set seed, thus spreading the seed up and down the roadside. e most effective way to eliminate these plants is to mow them while they are still flowering. Some will flower again, but the plants will be much smaller and the seed production much lower.

Teasel and parsnip are biennials, meaning that the plants die after they produce seed. By continuing to time the mowing to keep the plants from setting seed, these plants can be eliminated. And adding native plants to compete will help keep the invasives from coming back. ere are approximately 2,500 miles of roads in McHenry County. e total includes interstates, state routes like Route 176, county highways, township roads and roads located in cities and villages. Just imagine if even 10 percent of those roadsides were planted with and managed for native grasses and wildflowers.

On “Speaking of Nature” at 6 p.m. ursday, July 9, I’ll explore the topic of roadside maintenance in Illinois and McHenry County. Listen at WHIW 101.3-LP FM on Harvard Community Radio, or via the TuneIn app on a smartphone.

Other upcoming events Q Level II Beginning Chainsaw Workshop from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday, July 11. Students who have some experience with a chainsaw but wish to improve their knowledge and skills are encouraged to attend. Cost is $35 for e Land Conservancy members and $50 for nonmembers. For information, call Melissa Hormann at 815-337-9502 or email mhormann@conservemc.org .

Q “Tree Talk” at 6 p.m. ursday, July 16, with Shawn Kingzette on 101.3-LP FM. Q Night Owl Bike Ride at 11 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 1, in Crystal Lake, sponsored by e Land Conservancy. Cost is $15 per rider. To register and for information, visit www. clnightowlride.org.

Lisa Haderlein is executive director of The Land Conservancy.

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FLASHBACKS 25 Years ago Q Woodstock Die Cast, which had recently closed its doors, still owed nearly $56,000 in local real estate taxes.

Q The Bull Valley Village Board voted against allowing construction of a housing development between Cherry Valley, Mason Hill and Crystal Springs roads.

Q McHenry County Conservation District purchased nearly 180 acres of land along the Fox River.

Q The Woodstock Public Library celebrated its 100th anniversary.

Q 20 Years ago Q Woodstock father-and-son duo John and Matt Carol repaired old bicycles to send to children in Haiti.

Q Woodstock School District 200 Board of Education members considered selling the districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property along Raffel Road.

Q A ďŹ re at Jones Locker Service caused $50,000 in damage.

15 Years ago Q Woodstock business owner Brad Mather unveiled his own electric car, a

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converted 1984 Pontiac Fiero.

Q Chicago Bears quarterback Jim Miller played in the Marian Central Athletic Club Boosters Golf Outing at Crystal Woods Golf Course.

Q Construction at the corner of McConnell Road and Route 47 was delayed because of utility preparation work.

10 Years ago Q Four straight months of unusually low rainfall made for the third driest season since 1895.

Q Construction began on Edgetown Bowl, which had burned down four months earlier.

Q The McHenry County Health Department ran a bioterrorism preparation exercise at McHenry County College.

5 Years ago Q The Wonder Lake Master Property Owners Assoc. continued efforts to secure permits allowing it to dredge the lake despite pending lawsuits aimed at stopping the work.

Q WHS English teacher Heather Brown

was selected among several nominees to deliver the commencement speech at Monmouth College. Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s former student, Katelyn GrifďŹ th, nominated her for the honor as someone who had a positive impact on her early learning years.

Q Community Connections for Youth sponsored the fourth installment of the Music4Water series at the Opera House to raise money for Friends of the Fox River.

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1 Year ago Q Executives at Brown Printing Co. in Woodstock told employees about 550 people would lose their jobs due to the recent acquisition of the company by Wisconsinbased Quad/Graphics.

Q Former Woodstock North High School assistant principal Justin Smith was tapped as the new Woodstock High School principal. Former Principal Corey Tafoya resigned to take a position with Community High School District 155, Crystal Lake.

Q Hummingbird Inner Resources, a retail shop offering holistic health care products, opened at the train depot next to Stellaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Off the Square, 90 W. Church St.

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COMMUNITY

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1 | WEDNESDAY CITY BAND CONCERT Woodstock Square 7:30 p.m.

See The Entertainer, page 11.

2 | THURSDAY WOODSTOCK SENIOR CLUBS Hearthstone Communities 840 N. Seminary Ave. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $2.50 for lunch 815-344-3555 The activities will include tai chi and coffee.

JAIL BRAKERS Unity Spiritual Center of Woodstock 225 W. Calhoun St. 6:30 p.m.

618-263-2649 jailbrakers@gmail.com Jail Brakers is a support group that provides a safe place for children and families to express their emotional reactions to separation from a family member who has been incarcerated.

EDIMENTALS: ADD COLOR TO YOUR GARDEN AND DIET McHenry County Extension Office 1102 McConnell Road 6:30 p.m.

815-338-3737 http://web.extension.illinois.edu/ hmrs/4seasons/ A session about the world of common vegetables in uncommon colors is available for home participation.

Preregistration is required.

3 | FRIDAY MPOA 50TH ANNIVERSARY STREET DANCE Hancock Drive Wonder Lake 5 to 9 p.m.

A public street dance will be held in celebration of the MPOA 50th anniversary.

VENETIAN BOAT PARADE Wonder Lake Dusk Boats decorated with lights will line up at Yacht Club Island and parade around the lake.

LIVE MUSIC AT EXPRESSLY LESLIE’S Woodstock Square Mall 110 Johnson St. 6 p.m. expresslyleslie.com See The Entertainer, page 11.

JAZZ JAM Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. 8 p.m.

815-337-1395 $5 donation See The Entertainer, page 11.

4 | SATURDAY WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET Woodstock Square 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org

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CALENDAR Upcoming events in the Woodstock area U Events are free unless otherwise noted For ongoing events, visit www.thewoodstockindependent.com

The market features a variety of food and craft items produced directly by the vendors.

See The Entertainer, page 11.

WONDER LAKE 4TH OF JULY PARADE Downtown Wonder Lake 1:30 p.m.

The parade will kick off at Christ the King Church, 5006 E. Wonder Lake Road.

WONDER LAKE WATER SKI SHOW TEAM Center Beach Wonder Lake 4:30 p.m.

The Wonder Lake Water Ski Show Team will perform.

INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS Emricson Park 9:30 p.m.

WONDER LAKE FIREWORKS Over the lake Dusk

6 | MONDAY

The art walk will include visual art displays, performing artists in local businesses and trunk sales.

LIVE MUSIC AT EXPRESSLY LESLIE’S Woodstock Square Mall 110 Johnson St. 6 p.m. expresslyleslie.com See The Entertainer, page 11.

WHS CLASS OF 1975 REUNION PRE-PARTY Kingston Lanes 1330 S. Eastwood Drive 6 p.m.

815-337-1270 An informal gathering of WHS class of 1975 will be held the night before the reunion.

OPEN MIC NIGHT Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. 7 p.m. $3 donation offsquaremusic.org See The Entertainer, page 11.

FOX VALLEY ROCKETEERS MEETING Woodstock North High School 3000 Raffel Road, Room D187 7:30 p.m.

815-337-9068 foxvalleyrocketeers.org A meeting of model rocketry enthusiasts will be held.

MISS WOODSTOCK PAGEANT 121 Van Buren St. $20 adults, $15 students 815-338-5300 woodstockoperahouse.com The 67th annual scholarship pageant, sponsored by the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce and Industry, will feature contestants vying for the title of Miss Woodstock.

7 | TUESDAY

11 | SATURDAY

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET Woodstock Square 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org See July 4 and The Entertainer, page 11.

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET Woodstock Square 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org See July 4 and The Entertainer, page 11.

8 | WEDNESDAY

RUN FOR HOPE 5K Grace Lutheran Church 1300 Kishwaukee Valley Road 8 a.m.

Preregistration (before July 7), $25 adults, $15 age 17 and younger Day of event $30, $20 thecurestartsnow.webconnex.com A 5K run/walk will raise money for The Cure Starts Now Foundation in memory of Hope Fuller.

CITY BAND CONCERT Woodstock Square 7:30 p.m.

See The Entertainer, page 11.

STAGE LEFTOVERS Stage Left Café 125 Van Buren St. 7:30 p.m.

See The Entertainer, page 11.

9 | THURSDAY SENIOR EXERCISE CLASS Dorr Township 1039 Lake Ave. 9 a.m. $10 monthly exercise class fee, $3.50 lunch 815-344-3555 Senior citizens are invited to exercise, followed by coffee, lunch and bingo.

10 | FRIDAY 2ND FRIDAY WOODSTOCK SQUARE ART WALK Woodstock Square 6 to 9 p.m.

FOX VALLEY ROCKETEERS CLUB LAUNCH Kishwaukee Park Davis Road 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

‘RETURN TO THE CABARET’ Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St. 7 p.m. $23 adults, $20 students 815-338-5300 woodstockoperahouse.com See The Entertainer, page 11.

FOOD SHED CO-OP Ethereal Confections

113 S. Benton St. 10 a.m. to noon 815-334-5700 Representatives from the Food Shed Co-op will have a display, answer questions and sell ownerships and merchandise.

WHS CLASS OF 1975 REUNION Kingston Lanes 1330 S. Eastwood Drive 3 p.m.

815-337-1270 A class reunion will be held.

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

MCHENRY COUNTY HORSE CLUB MEETING Hooved Animal Humane Society 10804 McConnell Road 7 p.m.

847-366-1315 The general meeting of the club is open to everyone. Meetings will have various speakers and exhibits.

COFFEE WITH THE CHIEF Woodstock Police Department 656 Lake Ave. 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Officer Andrew Reitz will address the issue of police officers’ use of force and the public perception.

14 | TUESDAY WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET Woodstock Square 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. woodstockfarmersmarket.org See July 4 and The Entertainer, page 11.

WHERE THE WILD THINGS GROW McHenry County Extension Office 1102 McConnell Road 6:30 p.m.

815-338-3737 http://web.extension.illinois.edu/ hmrs/4seasons A session about landscape design with native plants is available for home participation. Preregistraion is required.

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.

LEGO NIGHT Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 6:30 p.m.

815-338-0542 woodstockpubliclibrary.org Children age 2 and older can build

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July 1 to 16 with Duplo and Lego building blocks.

NORTHLAND AREA ART LEAGUE MEETING Opera House Community Room 121 Van Buren St. 7 p.m.

815-337-2027 An open meeting for the art league will be held. Walk-ins and guests are welcome.

15 | WEDNESDAY WOODSTOCK LIONS CLUB MEETING Main Street PourHouse 214 Main St. 6:30 p.m.

815-236-4759 UNITY SINGLES GROUP Unity Spiritual Center 225 W. Calhoun St. 7 to 8:30 p.m. $5 requested donation 815-337-3534 unitywoodstock.org The Rev. Tom Wendt will facilitate the get-togethers.

IDENTITY THEFT/FRAUD/ SCAMS WORKSHOP Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 6:30 p.m.

815-338-0542 woodstockpubliclibrary.org Participants learn how to identify potential scams and frauds, protect themselves against identity theft and address concerns if they have been a victim.

CITY BAND CONCERT Woodstock Square 7:30 p.m.

See The Entertainer, page 11.

16 | THURSDAY SENIOR EXERCISE CLASS Dorr Township 1039 Lake Ave. 9 a.m. $10 monthly exercise class fee, $2 lunch 815-344-3555 Senior citizens are invited to exercise, followed by coffee, program, lunch and bingo.

THROWBACK THURSDAY Woodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St. 6 p.m.

815-338-0542 A PG-rated classic movie will be shown. Visitors can bring snacks and drinks.

MOVIES IN THE PARK Woodstock Water Works 1313 Kishwaukee Valley Road 8 p.m.

“Night at the Museum - Secret of the Tomb” will be screened outdoors.

BEST BET SELECTION To submit calendar items, e-mail pr@thewoodstockindependent.com or visit thewoodstockindependent.com

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From college to the big time for Liedtke Mike Liedtke's college football career at Illinois State University is ofďŹ cially over.

His football career overall, however, rolls merrily along. e Woodstock High School graduate, who recently ďŹ nished his collegiate career as a Redbird, is now a member of the Miami Dolphins. He signed a free-agent contract in May and has been involved in organized team activities in Miami.

"I am so excited to be in Miami to

ďŹ ght for a roster spot," said the offensive lineman. " ere are many of us here ďŹ ghting for the same thing.

I want to thank my family and friends for the tremenDan dous support over the years. HopeChamness fully, we can keep The College this rolling along."

Report Liedtke and the rest of the ISU football team showed just how good they were last fall. e Redbirds advanced to the NCAA Division I-Football Championship Series National Title Game in 2014, losing a 29-27 decision to North Dakota State University. Illinois State and North Dakota State play in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, but did not play each other during the regular season.

"All during the 2014 campaign, there was a special feeling in practice," said Liedtke. "It was more special than in previous years. We started clicking right

away. We knew that if we all played together, it would go very well for us."

Liedtke, who started his career at Western Michigan University, helped Illinois State post a 13-2 overall record during his senior season. ey were 7-1 in the MVFC. e starting left tackle helped the Redbirds ďŹ nish with 6,954 yards of offense. ey had 3,619 rushing yards and 3,335 passing yards. e ISU offense scored 41 rushing touchdowns and 32 passing touchdowns. Illinois State scored 574 points in 15 games. ey also earned 337 ďŹ rst downs.

He helped block for one running back, who ďŹ nished with 2,274 yards and another who ďŹ nished with 1,029. e ISU quarterback passed for 3,221 yards.

Two wide receivers ďŹ nished with more than 1,000 receiving yards. " e offensive line was a team within a team," said Liedtke. "It is vital that we play together and don't breakdown.

We are pretty much anonymous on the ďŹ eld, but inside the locker room, we get a ton of respect. I played all over the offensive line and liked them all."

ISU qualiďŹ ed for the playoffs in 2012 as well. In Liedtkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three years as a steady starter, ISU piled up 15,685 yards

of offense. Of the yards, 8,816 of them were through the air, while 6,869 were rushing yards. ey scored 154 touchdowns in three years.

For his play on the gridiron, Liedtke was named to the 2014 MVFC All-Conference team as a left tackle. He was named the MVFC Offensive Lineman of the Week after a contest against University of South Dakota.

"I think that Miami was interested in me, because of my athletic ability," said Liedtke. " ey want guys that can play anywhere on the line, because of the injuries. About 30 percent of the professional football players have started as undrafted free agents."

Liedtke, the son of Mike and Carolyn Liedtke, Woodstock, earned a degree in business management with an emphasis in organizational leadership in December 2014. Academically, he was invited to the Reggies at ISU. To be invited, an athleteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s GPA must be 3.0 or higher.

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Early Risers shine at local course

By TREVOR PRICE The Independent A sunrise has been welcoming a group of golfers every Wednesday morning this summer. Known as the Early Risers Golf League, the 32-member league tees off at 7:30 a.m. at Craig Woods Golf Club on Route 47 south of Woodstock. e course features an island green that challenges players, yet its shorter setup yields a friendlier course for the older golfers’ group. Considering the Early Risers Golf League has a minimum age of 55 and a few 90-year-old golfers, member Dennis Lynch believes it’s this attribute that makes the course perfect for the group.

“Craig Woods is only a nine-hole course. It’s also more conducive to being walked, which is more attractive for our older golfers,” Lynch said.

Many of the golfers utilize their league play as a way to get exercise, so the ability to walk the course is a big draw. While some forego carts in the interest of exercise, many of the golfers are just there for fun more than exercise. e average h a n d i cap of the players is around — Dennis Lynch, 20. So alEarly Risers Golf League though most of the golfers won’t be breaking records, they eagerly drive out to Woodstock every week. e Early Risers haven’t always golfed at Craig Woods. ey used Twin Ponds in Crystal Lake near the intersection of Route 31 and Highway 14. ey’ve been golfing together for more than 40 years and show no signs of slowing down.

To Lynch, the club is about more than just golf. It serves as a means for many of the golfers to socialize.

“We all get along really well. It’s more of a social-type thing and a way of getting together with a group of people,” he said. “It would be really difficult to get a group like this together at a house or any other location. ” is camaraderie is what has held the group together throughout the years, and while they could easily just stick to golf, they still find other ways to keep it interesting. Many of the days begin with coffee or doughnuts, and some feature competitions for the longest drive or the longest putt. e golfers also hold a banquet at the end of each year. e league typically tries to have 36 golfers, so there is room for a few more people to play. Play begins the first Wednesday in May and continues to mid-September.

It’s more of a social-type thing and a way of getting together with a group of people.

Top: Noah Maurer, 10, is chased by Coen Knutson, 8, at a Woodstock High School youth football camp June 24 at WHS. Bottom left: Zach Cullum, a WHS football player, readies his team for a pass after receiving the ball from fellow Blue Streaks player Dan Nattress. Bottom right: Roger Young, 7, is high-fived by WHS football player Nick Sundburg after going long for a pass. INDEPENDENT PHOTOS BY KEN FARVER

Memory fuels Run for Hope Annual 5K memorializes Hope Fuller, who died of cancer in 2010 at age 13

By STEPHANIE PRICE The Independent Woodstock residents are preparing for the 5th Annual Run for Hope 5K Run/Walk slated for Saturday, July 11. e annual fundraiser, held in memory of Woodstock teenager Hope Fuller, starts at 8 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 1300 Kishwaukee Valley Road, Woodstock. e course primarily weaves along the pathways at Emricson Park and near Oakland Cemetery. “ e course has a nice layout. ere’s no traffic really,” said Jay Fuller, father of Hope, who died at the age of 13 in March 2010 as the result of brain cancer.

Fuller, who is a physical education teacher at Dean Street School

and coach at Woodstock High School, said the Run for Hope typically lures anywhere between 300 to 500 runners, depending upon the weather. All proceeds benefit the Cure Starts Now Foundation, an organization searching for a cure for other children suffering from brainstem cancer and cancer survivors everywhere. e Woodstock 5K raises an average of $10,000 for the Cure Starts Now Foundation each year, Fuller said.

“We’ve done more than that,” Fuller said. “It really depends upon how many people come out. Hopefully, we will have a big turnout this year.”

Josh Einspahr, a friend of Hope’s brother, J.D. Fuller, started the Run for Hope 5K fundraiser. A close family friend for years, Einspahr wanted to do something to honor the memory of Hope, who would have turned 18 years old on June 26. is is the first year Einspahr won’t be able to attend the run as he recently moved to Iowa,

RUN FOR HOPE 5K RUN/WALK When: 8 a.m. Saturday, July 11 Where: Starts at Grace Lutheran Church, 1300 Kishwaukee Valley Road Cost: $25 for adults, $15 for children who register by July 7. $30 for adults and $20 for children who register at the race.

To register: RaceAgainstTheOdds. com Fuller said. e 5K costs $25 for adults and $15 for children age 17 and younger for participants who preregister by July 7.

Race-day registration is $30 for adults and $20 for children age 17 and younger. Check-in starts at 7 a.m. on race day, and the kids race starts at 9:30 a.m.

Participants can register online at RaceAgainst eOdds.com.