The Woodstock Independent August 14th

1Aug. 14-20, 2013THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENT

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By KATELYN STANEKThe Independent

�e city of Woodstock is set to hire a part-time grant writer

whose job will entail applying for funding for various municipal projects.

�e creation of the new position, approved by the Woodstock City

Council at its Aug. 6 meeting, is an attempt to streamline the city’s approach to applying for grant funding, according to City Manager Roscoe Stelford.

“What we’ve done in the past is what we call a ‘decentralized approach,’” Stelford said. “We’ve asked each department to go out and look for grants that relate to their departments. I think a centralized approach is probably a better method.”

Among the projects Stelford

City creates position for grant writeridentified as having the potential to benefit from grants were the restoration of the Old Courthouse and funding for Public Action to Deliver Shelter.

“�ere’s a whole host of needs for the city,” Stelford said.

Mayor Brian Sager said he

Please see Grant writer, Page 3

» CITY COUNCIL

At planning meeting, city officials talk public ownership if private buyers can’t be found

By KATELYN STANEKThe Independent

�e Square’s Old Courthouse could remain on the public books for the foreseeable future, something that would signal a departure from the city’s plans to sell the building to a private buyer and which could put the town on the hook for millions of dollars in additional repairs.

�at possibility was just one of a few potential outcomes discussed at a June planning meeting of City Council members and city staff. �eir discussion on the courthouse centered on the feasibility of retaining ownership of the historic building if a private buyer — someone willing and able to cover more than $2.5 million in necessary repairs and renovations — could not be found.

“If, for whatever reason, we weren’t able to find someone in the private sector interested in purchasing and repairing the courthouse, the city would have to look at its next step,” said City Manager Roscoe Stelford. “... But that’s step three or four. We’re still on step one.”

For now, city officials say they will continue to look for private buyers for the courthouse, with staff members working on a request for proposals that could come this fall. Stelford said “one or two” buyers have shown some limited interest in purchasing the property, but at the planning meeting, Mayor Brian

City mulls long-term courthouseownership

Woodstock High School students line up to collect their books in the school library Aug. 6. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KATELYN STANEK

Please see Courthouse, Page 7

BACK TO SCHOOL

By LISA KUCHARSKIThe Independent

With school starting Aug. 15, Woodstock School District 200 is adjusting to its crew of new teachers, while children and parents scramble to prepare for the “first day.”

Parent Katie Warmbier said she is doing her best to adapt to the schedules, the enrollment processes

and the fees with her first freshman in high school, her first-ever preschooler and an athletically active middle-schooler.

“It’s busy,” she said. “I literally had to go out and buy another one of those dry-erase calendar boards, because I don’t have any more room on my other one. It’s crazy, but it’s fun and exciting.”

Warmbier and husband Matt, Woodstock High School alumni, are sending their oldest, Jared, 14, to their alma mater. Warmbier said the registration process has

Students head back to class in WoodstockBack-to-school season is full of excitement - and scrambling - for kids and their parents

Please see School, Page 2

definitely changed since she attended, and unlike middle school, she does not know what supplies to send to school with her son.

“I have no idea what to do for him for high school,” Warmbier said. “It’s the first year, so I’m sure we’ll be better at it next year. Just going from eighth grade to high school it’s kind of rough, because I didn’t know what to do.”

While she said her children are looking

2 THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTAug. 14-20, 2013 NEWS

SCHOOL PROFILES

VERDA DIERZEN EARLY LEARNING CENTERAddress: 2045 N. Seminary Ave.Phone number: 815-338-8883Principal: Tricia BogottGrade levels: Prekindergarten and kindergartenExpected enrollment: 760Special academic/co-curricular programs: Prevention Initiative — Birth to Three Program, tuition-based pre-kindergarten, dual-language program, Bucket Filler Positive Behavioral Support program, Second Step Social Emotional Curriculum, Special Olympics field day

CLAY ACADEMYAddress: 112 Grove St.Phone number: 815-337-2529Principal: Dawn CookGrade levels: Prekindergarten through 12thExpected Enrollment: 65Special academic/co-curricular programs: Expanded art program along with community outreach to Woodstock facilities and organizations

CRYSTAL LAKE MONTESSORI SCHOOLAddress: 3013 S. Country Club RoadPhone number: 815-338-0013Administrator: Pamela ZirkoGrade levels: Early childhood, kindergarten, elementary and middle schoolExpected enrollment: About 200Special academic/co-curricular programs: Accredited Montessori school, International Peace Site, National Wildlife Habitat, character Development, Spanish, art, drama, music, band, physical education, parents group, elementary clubs

ST. MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOLAddress: 313 Tryon St.Phone: 815-338-3598Principal: Frank ShieldsGrade levels: Prekindergarten through eighth gradeEnrollment: Pre-K, 3- and 4-year-olds: 28 students. Kindergarten through eighth grade: 252 studentsSpecial academic/co-curricular programs: Art, music, technology, physical education, Spanish for seventh and eighth grades, choir, band, theater

DEAN STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Address: 600 Dean St. Phone number: 815-338-1133Principal: Victoria LarsonGrade levels: Prekindergarten, first through fifth gradesExpected enrollment: 406Special academic/co-curricular programs: Orchestra, band, Writer’s Workshop, chess club, safety patrol, dual-language program

GREENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLAddress: 4681 Greenwood RoadPhone number: 815-648-2606Principal: Thomas WollpertGrade levels: First through fifth gradesExpected enrollment: 369Special academic/co-curricular programs: Orchestra, band, choir, PTO-sponsored after-school activities

MARY ENDRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLAddress: 2181 N. Seminary Ave.Phone number: 815-337-8177Principal: Keri PalaGrade levels: First through fifth gradesExpected enrollment: 493Special academic/co-curricular programs: Dual-language program, orchestra, band, chorus, Girls on the Run

PRAIRIEWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Address: 3215 Hercules RoadPhone number: 815-337-5300Principal: Jared SkorburgGrade levels: Prekindergarten, Life Skills Program and first through fifth gradesExpected enrollment: 380Special academic/co-curricular programs: Orchestra, band, chorus, dual-language program, chess club

WESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Address: 14124 W. South St.Phone number: 815-337-8173Principal: Jason EggertGrade levels: First through fifth gradesExpected enrollment: 355Special academic/co-curricular programs: Dual-language program, band, chorus, orchestra, Art Discovery, Girls on the Run, Wee Deliver student-led in-house mail system, 8 Keys of Excellence program

OLSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLAddress: 720 W. Judd St.Phone number: 815-338-0473Principal: Diana FrisbieGrade levels: First through fifth gradesExpected enrollment: About 480Special academic/co-curricular programs: Art/cartooning club, chess club, Girls on the Run, band, chorus, orchestra, school newspaper, dual-language program

CREEKSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Address: 3201 Hercules DrivePhone number: 815-337-5200Principal: Robert HackbartGrade levels: Sixth through eighth gradesExpected enrollment: 840Special academic/co-curricular programs: Band, chorus, orchestra, student council, musical, art club, dual-language program

NORTHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOLAddress: 2121 N. Seminary Ave. Phone number: 815-338-4900Principal: Jake WakitschGrade levels: Sixth through eighth gradesExpected enrollment: 640Special academic/co-curricular programs: Orchestra, band, chorus, German, dual-language program

MARIAN CENTRAL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 1001 McHenry Ave.Phone number: 815-338-4220Principal: Charles RakersGrade levels: Ninth through 12thExpected enrollment: 715Special academic/co-curricular programs: Schoolwide class retreats, fine arts, band, chorus, Advanced Placement classes, co-curricular clubs

WOODSTOCK HIGH SCHOOLAddress: 501 W. South St.Phone number: 815-338-4370 Principal: Corey TafoyaGrade levels: Ninth through 12thExpected enrollment: 969Special academic/co-curricular programs: Advanced Placement classes, dual-credit classes, Chinese, dual-language program, Project Lead the Way, fine arts, co-curricular clubs

WOODSTOCK NORTH HIGH SCHOOL

Address: 3000 Raffel Road Phone number: 815-334-2100Principal: Brian McAdowGrade levels: Ninth through 12thExpected enrollment: 940Special academic/co-curricular programs: Jazz band, concert band, chorus, fine arts, Project Lead the Way, dual-language program, dual-credit classes, Advanced Placement classes, co-curricular clubs

forward to seeing their friends and

going to school, she is not so eager

about the costs that accompany

registration and activities. With clothes

and supplies for school, and shoes, gear

and equipment for sports, Warmbier

said she has a lot of budgeting to do.

She said Jared plans to play soccer and

basketball at WHS and Caleb, 12, will

be involved in band, football, track and

basketball or wrestling at Creekside

Middle School.

Warmbier said she also will have to

adjust to the new experience of tracking

her 3-year-old daughter Teagan’s

progress at Grace Lutheran Preschool,

but she’s excited to see the results.

According to the 2013-2014 D-200

Student Fee Schedule, registration fees,

not including extra-curricular, athletic

or musical activities, are $90 for ½ day

prekindergarten and kindergarten; $115

for full-day kindergarten, grades one

through five, and grades six through

eight; and $160 for grades nine through

12. Driver’s education is $250, high

school athletics are $80 each; middle

school athletics are $70 each; and band

and choir are $70 each.

While students and parents were

preparing for the mid-August start,

D-200 was readying an estimated

1,025 staff members, including 42

administrators and 407 teachers, to

educate about 6,600 students. Carol

Smith, director of community services

for D-200, said more than 60 teachers

were hired this year. She said very few

of the positions are new, with some

openings in special education, but a

majority are just due to attrition.

“�is is one of the largest classes of new

teachers we have had,” Smith said.

Among the hires are teachers

transitioning to administrative roles,

including Art Vallicelli, assistant

principal at WHS, formerly an English

teacher there; Bethany Hall, assistant

principal at Northwood Middle School,

formerly the mathematics department

chair at WHS; Christine Brown, teacher

facilitator at Verda Dierzen Early

Learning Center, formerly a social

worker at Olson Elementary School;

and Chelsea Baird, teacher facilitator

at Creekside Middle School, formerly a

math teacher at WHS.

Aside from implementing the

Common Core State Standards Initiative,

Smith said there are no other new major

district-wide programs or initiatives this

year.

As students return to school and the

streets get busier, the Woodstock Police

Department advises pedestrians and

drivers to be alert. Road construction

this August and buses out on their

routes will slow traffic, so drivers are

advised to leave some extra time for

their commutes.

“Drivers need to pay attention to their

driving habits, especially in school zones,

and I would suggest pedestrians pay

attention to the drivers, just in case,” said

Sergeant Charles Amati. “Always look

before you cross.”

Amati said Chicago found there were

speeding problems in school zones when

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the mayor had speed cameras installed

and tested. According to an Aug. 12 report

by the Chicago Tribune, a monthlong

speed camera test recorded 93,000

speeders at just four of the 50 potential

locations. In the test period, the City

would have generated $4.7 million in

ticket revenue.

While Woodstock is not large enough

to necessitate speed cameras, Amati said

speeding in school zones is a common

and unsafe occurrence.

Art teacher and wrestling coach Herb Kruse paints a Blue Streaks logo at Woodstock High School. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KATELYN STANEK

3Aug. 14-20, 2013THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTNEWS


�e Woodstock City Council voted

against an ordinance at its Aug. 6 meeting

that would have led to the installation of

a stop sign at the intersection of Country

Club and Bull Valley roads.

After the council tabled the item in

July, Councilwoman Julie Dillon said

city staff sent out 180 questionnaires to

residents, asking for their input. She said

61 responses were collected, with 39 in

favor of and 22 opposed to making the

intersection a four-way stop.

“It’s not a really strong showing either

way,” Dillon said.

Michelle Krenger, a resident on

Country Club Road, spoke to the council

and said a stop sign would be dangerous

because a crest and curve on Country

Club Road would hinder drivers’ views

of a stop sign.

“I really do not believe there should be

a stop sign there,” Krenger said. “�ere’s

no reason for it. I think we are way

jumping the gun on this one.”

Krenger said she believed the traffic

flow is not heavy enough to justify a stop

sign.

Citing questions of safety and other

concerns brought up by Krenger, her

husband, Marty, and others, the City

Council voted against the ordinance.

�ose safety concerns included stopping-

sight distance, the curve and crest in the

road, and difficulty stopping caused by

weather conditions. To alleviate further

safety issues, the council directed

members of the Department of Public

Works to trim back vegetation around

the intersection.

Mayor Brian Sager, who was at the

Illinois State Fair serving as livestock

superintendent, attended the meeting

by telephone and said he agreed the

stop sign is not necessary at the present

time. He added the issue could be

revisited once a planned dog park in

Bull Valley opens. Sager said if traffic in

the area increases, the stop sign may be

reconsidered.

“At the onset, I was somewhat

supportive, but I must say that I’ve

heard a lot from residents that this is

just not the thing that they believe that

we should be doing at the present time,”

Sager said.

�e council voted unanimously against

adding the stop sign at the intersection,

with Julie Dillon, Maureen Larson, Mark

Saladin, RB �ompson, Mayor Brian

Sager and Mike Turner opposing the

ordinance. Councilman Joe Starzynski

was not present.

» CITY COUNCIL

Stop sign proposal voted down by council

believes hiring a grant writer will reduce

the city’s dependence on tax revenue.

“I think, as with any service which is

being provided in today’s public arena, we

have to be cognizant of how much things

cost and where the dollars are going to

come from,” Sager said. “We know it’s very

challenging for residents to continue to

pay higher taxes, so it’s incumbent on us to

continue to look for other ways to pay for

things.”

�e job will be available to internal, full-

time city staff. �e person hired will work

on grant applications for up to 20 hours a

week in addition to his or her other duties,

while a part-time employee will be added

to supplement the grant writer’s other

work for the city. Stelford said the position

will be evaluated at the end of the year to

determine its success.

“If it’s successful, this could become a

full-time opportunity for a staff member,”

he said. “If it’s not successful, we have an

easy path in order to re-transition the

person back to their old job.”

�e part-time grant writer position will

be funded through the budget of the city

manager’s office at a cost of up to $28,000

per year. �e position was approved

unanimously as part of the City Council’s

consent agenda, with Mark Saladin,

Maureen Larson, Mike Turner, Sager, Julie

Dillon and RB �ompson voting in favor of

the measure. Councilman Joe Starzynski

was absent.

HOW THEY VOTED

To approve the installation of a stop sign at the intersection of Country Club and Bull Valley roads:

NoJulie DillonMaureen LarsonBrian SagerMark SaladinRB ThompsonMike Turner

YesN/A

AbsentJoe Starzynski

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Average gas price

$3.79/GAL.

Reflects average price of regular unleaded gasoline at Woodstock gas stations the morning of Aug. 12.

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STREET SMARTS

The two-hour restriction for park-ing spaces on the south side of New-ell Street between Clay and Wheeler Streets has been removed. The parking is open to the public, but recommend-ed for use primarily by employees, staff and visitors of the Department of Hu-man Services.

HOW THEY VOTED

To approve the creation of and funding for a grant-writer position:

YesJulie DillonMaureen LarsonBrian SagerMark SaladinRB ThompsonMike Turner

NoN/A

AbsentJoe Starzynski

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NEWS


WHS installs solar panels as part of green initiative

Woodstock High School environmental science alumni Josh and Zach Sabos help install six 275-watt solar panels on the roof of the school July 30. COURTESY PHOTO


Woodstock High School is “going

green” with the installation of six

solar panels and a plan to grow local

produce in a rooftop garden.

With the help of six students, Bill

Donato, a Woodstock High School

environmental science teacher, wrote

a grant to Illinois Solar Schools and

obtained $8,000 to purchase six

solar panels to install on the roof of

the school. The panels were installed

July 30.

“They’re not producing a lot of

energy — it’s more for learning about

solar energy, ” Donato said.

Donato said each panel is 275

watts, totaling about 1.5 kilowatts. He

said the panels should create enough

energy to sustain the functions of

the school’s greenhouse, but the

energy is put back into the school’s

general usage. Donato said he will

incorporate solar panel monitoring

into his curricula, and he hopes to

create conservation awareness for

the students and community and

eventually to purchase more solar

panels.

“What we’re hoping is, as we

start to document this information,

that our school actually realizes

the advantages, economically and

environmentally of conservation.”

With the goal of “turning school

buildings into hands-on science

experiments,” Illinois Solar Schools

grants money to teach students how

their everyday actions can positively

impact the environment. Its grant

to WHS covers 90 percent or up

to $8,000, whichever is less, of the

system cost and installation. Illinois

Solar Schools is sponsored by the

Illinois Clean Energy Community

Foundation.

Donato said he took bids for a

certified solar installer and chose one

that agreed to reduce the cost if he

had help. WHS environmental science

alumni Josh and Zach Sabos and Tyler

Donato assisted with installation.

Last school year, seniors Wyatt

Meyer and Chelsea Fosse and

seniors Graham Ellinghausen,

James Sullivan, Sam Woodson and

Megan Hughes worked together to

determine placement of the panels

so they would efficiently absorb light

and be visible to the public.

“None of these things are going to

do a whole lot by themselves,” Meyer

said. “But, if this opens the door

for other green and environmental

practices, I think we did our job. It’s

a good pathway for the future of

green technology at the school and

possibly for the community.”

To meet requirements of the grant,

Donato said the panels were made

visible to the public by placing them

on the roof above the greenhouse,

facing south. WHS also will host a

“solar-bration,” a celebration for the

school to make the community aware

of the project. Donato said it most

likely will be during homecoming

week in October. He said he also is

awaiting a response to a $1,000 grant

request he wrote to the Solar Star

Foundation in West Dundee for an

additional solar panel.

District 200 Superintendent Ellyn

Wrzeski approved the project and the

board of education provided $5,000

for railings on the roof to meet safety

codes.

“We’re really looking at that issue

of sustainability, and we were really

glad that we got some funds so we

could support this project,” Wrzeski

said. “I applaud Bill for going ahead

and taking initiative to get the grant.

It’s a really nice learning tool and a

nice way to be more energy conscious

and energy efficient.”

The other green-effort on the roof is

the rooftop garden, which will extend

over a railed-off portion of the school’s

roof outside of the greenhouse. Donato

said the rooftop garden has been an item

of discussion for the past eight years,

and, finally, the garden is becoming a

reality. By selling donated ink cartridges

from Other World Computing, the Green

Club has been raising funds for the

garden.

With the garden, students will grow

food for the cafeteria and can extend

the growing season of its produce

by placing protective hoops over the

plants. Donato said the rooftop is ideal

because plants will benefit from a full

light-cycle, and it is the largest garden

space at the school. Along with the

Green Club, environmental science and

other science classes will be able to use

the new learning space.

“The best part about the new projects

is that they’re so hard to do. After we

complete them, you just feel great,” said

junior Julio Puga, president of the Green

Club. “You’re leaving something behind

for the next people who come.”

PLAYGROUND CONSTRUCTION

Woodstock Public Works employees Luke Kunzie, left, and Kevin Kucharski work on the new playground at Bates Park Aug. 8. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY LISA KUCHARSKI

Alternative energy and plans to grow produce in a rooftop garden top the school’s environmental efforts

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OBITUARIES

POLICE BLOTTER

Any charges are merely accusations, and defendants or suspects are presumed in-nocent unless proven guilty.

Brian K. Haanpaa, 47, 3812 Al-den Road., Woodstock, was charged Aug. 1 with criminal trespass to resi-dence at 1215 N. Madison St., Wood-stock. Haanpaa posted $150 bond. Court date was set for Sept. 19.

Jerome President, 46, 110 N. East-wood Drive, Woodstock, was arrested Aug. 2 at 110 N. Eastwood Drive on a warrant with the McHenry County Sher-iff’s Office for failure to appear on a charge of criminal trespass to property. President was turned over to the McHen-ry County Sheriff’s Office. Bond was set at $10,000. Court date was to be set.

Jesus Flores, 24, 1650 Wicker St., Woodstock, was charged Aug. 3 with driving under the influence, improper lane use and improper turning at Route 47 and St. John’s Road. Flores posted $100 bond and driver’s license. Court date was set for Sept. 5.

Arthur Anderson, 60, transient, was charged Aug. 8 with possession of alcohol in park at 100 Main St., Wood-stock. Anderson was issued a notice to appear. Court date was set for Sept. 26.

Thomas Rivard, 58, transient, was charged Aug. 8 with possession of alco-hol in park at 100 Main St., Woodstock. Rivard was issued a notice to appear. Court date was set for Sept. 26.

Dolores J. PolizziDolores J. Polizzi, 86, died Saturday, July

20, 2013. She was born Sept. 15, 1926, in Chicago

to Edward and Alma (Pavasek) Bergman.Her family later moved to a farm in rural

Harvard, where she attended King Country School. She graduated from Harvard High School in 1944.

She then moved to Woodstock, where she met her husband, Casimer Polizzi.

Together, they were part owners for many years of the Polizzi Brothers Food Mart which was located at the “Six Corners Intersection” (intersection of routes 120 and 47) in Wood-stock. They were married 62 years until his death in 2011.

She worked at Woodstock Autolite until the birth of her first child in 1951.

She later worked until her retirement for the McHenry County tuberculosis office.

She loved and was dedicated to her fam-ily, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She helped raise a grandson

and took care of her mother and husband until their deaths. She supported and enjoyed participating in Woodstock Senior Services, where she attended luncheons and played bingo. She also volunteered at local nursing homes where she helped lead rosary. She loved her volunteer job at St. Mary Church in Woodstock, where she helped count the weekly monetary donations. She was a sup-portive mother, wife, sister, aunt, grandmoth-er and friend. She will be deeply missed.

Survivors include two daughters, Nancy (David) Corcoran and Sandy (Randy) Eslick; two sons, Dick (Rhonda) Polizzi and Jim Po-lizzi; nine grandchildren, Tony (Jen) Polizzi, Kristin (Dan) Tussing, Megan (Chris) Jessen, Rhiannon (Patrick) Louise, Jeremy Polizzi, Ryan Polizzi, Kali Eslick, Laura Polizzi and AJ Polizzi; great-grandchildren, Peter John Louise and Landon Casimer John Polizzi; a brother-in-law, John Polizzi; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation and the funeral Mass were July 24 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Woodstock.

Interment followed at Calvary Cemetery, Woodstock.

Arrangements were made by Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock.

The family thanks nurses Shelly Cartwright and Vicki Palafox and the other caring staff in intermediate care at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock for their caring support.

Memorials can be sent to St. Mary Catho-lic Church, 312 Lincoln Ave., Woodstock, IL 60098.

Stanley W. MavisStanley W. Mavis, 93, Milan, formerly of

Woodstock, died Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, at Avonlea Cottage, Milan.

He was born Aug. 27, 1919, in Ridge-field to Samuel and Belva (Welcome) Ma-vis.

On Oct. 4, 1947, he married Frances “Helen” Mavis in Woodstock. The Rev. Rog-er Kaufman officiated.

He was a World War II veteran who served as a medical technician in the 818th Air Evacuation – a division of the 8th Air Force. He retired from Reliance Tool and Die-Casting in Elgin in January 1994 af-ter 40 years as a tool and die maker. He played on the Simplex baseball team in Al-gonquin. He and his wife were members of Grace Lutheran Church, Woodstock, for more than 50 years.

He was an avid golfer and an honorary lifetime member of the Woodstock Country Club.

Survivors include his wife and two daugh-ters, Nancy Miller, Montgomery, and Carol (Ed) Mueller, Milan.

He was preceded in death by his par-

ents; two brothers, Harold and Kenneth Marvis; and a son-in-law, William Miller.

Visitation and the funeral were Aug. 9 at the Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, Milan.

Burial was at Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island, with military honors.

Memorials can be sent to the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities online at www.honorflightqc.com.

Michael J. ParthMichael J. Parth, 56, Wonder Lake,

died Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013, at home.

He was born Aug. 17, 1956, in Woodstock to Howard R. Sr. and Celia “Honey” Parth.

He graduated from McHenry High School in 1974 and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1976. He was stationed in Washington, D.C., and was assigned to the Presidential Honor Guard.

He marched with his unit in many presidential events and was proud when he marched in a parade in Bos-ton with his uncle, Anthony Vigliotta, in attendance.

He was most recently employed in sales at Woodstock Harley-Davidson and City Lights Harley-Davidson, Palatine.

Survivors include two brothers, How-ard (Shirely) Parth, Temecula, Calif., and Frank (fiancee Aimee) Parth, Union Grove, Wis.; nieces and nephews, Bridg-et (Daniel) Parth Reno, North Carolina, Christopher Parth, Chicago, Heather Parth, Celia Parth and Lorraine Pempek; great-nephews, Cooper Reno and Jacob Breitfuss; an aunt, Josie Thompson; Vi-gliotta, Faia and Gambale, cousins, in the Boston area, and Thompson cousins, Hopkins, Minn.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandmother, Frances Parth; and an uncle, Anthony Vigliotta.

Visitation and a memorial service were Aug. 13 at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, McHenry.

Memorials can be sent to McHenry County Police Charities, Shop With A Cop, P.O. Box 981, Crystal Lake, IL 60039.


1690 South Eastwood Dr.out oodsto

3rd building North of the interse tion of 1 on the west side of 47.

August 16th - 24th

Sager expressed concerns about finding

a viable buyer for the courthouse.

“�e question was, are we going to

be able to find someone or something

that has that capacity to preserve that

entity … or is it best for a building of

this stature to remain in public hands,

for the city to become the steward?”

Sager said. “We believe that being

responsible to our residents in terms of

our fiscal conservatism means we need

to make sure that we are looking for a

private entity. …

It’s a significant

property for

the Square,

but it holds a

very important

historic and

cultural value

within the county.

We want to do

what is absolutely

the best thing to

do.”

City planner

Nancy Baker,

who has been heavily involved with

the renovation of the courthouse, said

the city already has completed “the

most urgent of the urgent” repairs to

the building and is finalizing bids for

restoration of the roof and dome. She

said preserving the building, constructed

in 1857, is in the best interest of the city.

“I think it’s one of the most important

buildings to both Woodstock and the

county,” Baker said. “So much of the

development of the county was decided

in that building.”

When it was passed into city hands

in 2011, the building listed on the

National Register of Historic Places

already had fallen into disrepair. �e

city anticipated making up to about $2

million in repairs to the building just to

prepare it for sale, with an architect’s

report identifying approximately $2.5

million in additional work that would

need to be undertaken by a buyer. City

officials had hoped to take advantage of

grants aimed at historic preservation,

but found Woodstock’s plans to sell the

building to a private entity hampered the

application process.

“If the city’s intent is to turn it over

to the private sector, well, part of the

application is that they want to know the

potential owner,”

Stelford said.

“For many grants,

their interest

is in support

of nonprofits

or government

entities. If you’re

going to sell it in

the private sector,

it limits your

opportunities for

grants and for

fundraising as

well.”

Were the city to take ownership of

the building, it would likely rent to

tenants. If no buyers are found, the city

may consider finding other sources

of funding for the building’s upkeep,

including new grants, money from the

Tax Increment Financing district, or

alternate revenue bonds. Regarding the

latter, Sager said the city would have to

determine “where that alternate revenue

would come from.” In the meantime, city

officials said plenty of options remain on

the table.

“It’s a question that’s continuing to

evolve, whether that’s regarding private

entities that might be interested, or

grants, or rental entities,” Sager said.

“All those things are going to have to be

considered.”

Courthouse Continued from Page 1

“The question was, are

someone or something that has that capacity to preserve that entity … or is

stature to remain in public

— Mayor Brian Sager


CHERYL WORMLEYPublisher, Co-OwnerPAUL WORMLEYCo-OwnerJOHN C. TRIONE

General ManagerKATELYN STANEKManaging Editor

THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENT

Woodstock, IL 1987

THE EDITORIAL BOARDCheryl Wormley John C. TrioneKatelyn Stanek Jay SchulzRhonda MixLisa Kucharski

Schools need community

supportIt may seem early, but it’s that time of

year again — back-to-school season.

Students in Woodstock School District

200 head back to class this week, but some

parents, teachers, students and staff mem-

bers have already put in hard work for the

new school year, collecting supplies for

low-income students in Woodstock as part

of a supply drive in the community. As

most parents know, school supply lists can

be daunting, and efforts to help ease the

cost of attending public school should be

applauded.

�e efforts to collect supplies represent

part of the greater community’s work with,

and for, education in our area. �e entire

community benefits from an educated

populace — this has been a commonly held

contention since the days of Horace Mann

and Booker T. Washington. But learning is

an ongoing process, and it’s not limited to

the school day alone. Clubs for children,

public libraries and a whole host of other

organizations and entities all play a role in

educating our kids, and they, too, deserve

our praise.

But even those of us not directly in-

volved in educating our youth have a

responsibility to schools and kids. We

should certainly educate ourselves on

the issues facing schools at a local, state

and national level and take care to en-

sure we’re supporting educationally and

financially sound policies that will impact

our schools and our communities. But we

should also be aware of what we can do

to create a good and safe learning envi-

ronment. Be aware of school speed zones

and laws that regulate drivers’ behavior

around school buses and in school zones.

�ose laws, so often ignored by impatient

drivers, are in place to protect our stu-

dents. Lend a hand or a donation to school

groups’ fundraisers, or take part in any

number of events staged by schools and

students throughout the year.

And although school supply drives are

mostly over, keep in mind that teachers

in District 200 schools will continue to

keep an eye out for kids who are short on

supplies and might be in need of a dona-

tion. District 200 will continue to collect

pencils, pens, markers, flash drives and

other supplies through the end of next

week at the district office, 227 W. Judd St.

Your donation could go a long way toward

supporting a student in our community.

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» YOUR VIEW

Keep riding!�ank you to Lisa Kucharski for

your recent column about cycling.

I have commuted to my business

in Crystal Lake since we built in

Woodstock 20 years ago — over

100,000 miles total, rain or shine

(but never ice).

Every opportunity to give good

information is helpful. I try to ride

responsibly and be an ambassador

for safe cycling.

I don’t cycle to save the envi-

ronment, although that is a by-

product. I cycle selfishly to work

exercise into a busy schedule, with

good health and time for mentally

preparing for the day ahead and

clearing the mind of stress on the

ride home.

Well done and keep riding!

Scott Offord,Woodstock

“Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important.”

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July and August are fair months in

Illinois. Most of Illinois’ 92 county fairs

were in July and August again this

year, and the Illinois State Fair began

Aug. 8 and continues through Aug. 18

in Springfield. My husband, Jim, and I

went to the state fair Saturday and had

a wonderful time.

Our first stop was the Farmers Mar-

ket Tent to see if we could buy some

Illinois peaches. We were pleasantly

surprised. Illinois peaches were be-

ing sold, and folks were snacking on

watermelon, cantaloupe and about

a half dozen other grown-in-Illinois

foods, including sweet corn from Twin

Garden Farms in Harvard.

Our next stop was the Dairy Build-

ing to see the butter cow – a state fair

tradition for more than 90 years. She

was a Jersey again this year. Sharon

BuMann from the state of New York

did, in fact, sculpt the nearly life-size

cow from 500 pounds of butter.

Sutter’s State Fair Salt Water Taffy is

a must-buy for me, so that was next.

We headed toward the grandstand,

because the Sutter’s truck with the

taffy-pulling machine making the next

batch of sweetness was located near

the grandstand five

decades ago when I

was a 4-H’er exhibit-

ing at the fair. We

passed booths sell-

ing deep-fried candy

bars, lemonade

shake-ups, turkey

legs, cinnamon rolls,

elephant ears and so

much more. And, we

found Sutter’s near

the grandstand.

Salt water taffy is

a must-buy for two reasons. First, it

also was a must-buy for my mom, and

second, it’s fun to share. It was just

about as good as I remember, but the

black walnut didn’t seem as pungent.

�e company’s website declares the

taffy is still made the old-fashioned

way, using the same recipes and in-

gredients as when the company was

founded in 1919.

Nearly every elected state officer

had a tent at the state fair. We entered

only one. I was hoping Attorney Gen-

eral Lisa Madigan would be educating

the public on its right to know with re-

gard to actions of public officials and

public bodies. Not so. She had chosen

to emphasize consumer protection.

We walked through the swine barn

and the sheep barns, but we couldn’t

walk through the horse barns because

chains were draped across the door-

ways with signs saying the barns were

closed to the public. �at didn’t set

well with me.

We stopped to watch some of the

sheep classes and then some young

people showing their pigs. We found

the livestock building and watched a

judge placing Hereford bulls.

My reason for being at the fair was

to help host the 4-H Family Event on

the Director of Agriculture’s lawn on

the fairgrounds. Annually, the Illinois

4-H Foundation Board, of which I’m

a member, honors the new class of

Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame inductees

and the Illinois 4-H family of the year.

More than 1,200 people registered

to attend this year’s event at which

63 Hall of Famers were recognized.

More than 80 members of the McGrew

family from McDonough County were

present in matching green 4-H shirts

to receive their family’s award.

I met Amelia Martens, Illinois County

Fair queen, who is a graduate of the

University of Illinois and 10-year 4-H’er.

And, while I was helping set up for the

4-H Family Event, Jim had the good

fortune of seeing the Budweiser Clydes-

dales, drivers, wagon and even the Dal-

matian sitting next to the drivers.

I could go on and on about the state

fair, but I also want to share something

posted by at least three of my Face-

book friends this weekend. It is written

to young people as they head back

to school, but its message applies to

adults just as much.

�e post reads: “Special request

to all of you kids returning to school

in August: If you see someone who is

struggling to make friends or being

bullied because he/she doesn’t have

many friends or because they are shy

or not as pretty or not dressed in the

most “in” clothes – PLEASE step up.

Say hi or at least smile at them in the

hallway. You never know what that

person might be facing outside of

school. Your kindness might just make

a BIG difference in someone’s life!”

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Declarations

CherylWormley

A toast to new

beginnings�ough I’m not one to reveal a whole

lot of personal information to the

world – I’m very particular about what

I post on Facebook, for example – I

thought I’d share some thoughts about

a significant event that recently oc-

curred in my life.

On July 5, on a little island at a secret

location at a lake in the Northwoods of

Wisconsin, my boyfriend Steve pro-

posed. �e proposal was very romantic

and I said, “yes.” It was also magical,

both figuratively and literally. Shortly

after saying yes, we started to catch a

bunch of fish, which was a great sign as

we had been sitting out in the boat all

day without a bite.

Since Steve proposed, we’ve received

mostly positive responses about our

engagement; though

a few people seemed

somewhat shocked.

One reason for

this may be the fact

that we have only

been together for 10

months and are get-

ting married in three.

It seems there is some

contrived, unwritten

rule against getting

engaged before dating

for a year.

However, I believe

the older a couple, the less necessary it

is to wait. If you know you want to be

together, you know. �ere are couples

more comfortable with dating long-

term, and that’s perfectly fine, too. It

comes down to personal choice.

Many couples also seem to have a

year-long engagement rule – requiring

at least a full year to plan for the wed-

ding. Steve and I were against dragging

things out for no good reason other

than to fit in to the norm. As I’m not

a fan of highfalutin, lavish weddings,

we’ve also decided to keep things as

simple as possible without a ton of fan-

fare, spending money instead on a trip

and saving for a new house.

A few people were also a bit taken

aback as they assumed that I would

always want to remain a single soul,

wandering the globe alone, whenever

I could manage to get away. While I

admit this lifestyle did appeal to me at

times and I’d pretty much decided I’d

be single forever, solo travel can get a

little lonely. I have no problem travel-

ing on my own – I love it, in fact – but

it’s nice to finally have a significant

other who has a sense of adventure.

One person said, “I thought you were

always going to travel. Now you are

just going to settle down and have kids

instead.”

�is allegation is annoying for more

reasons than one.

Since travel is a passion of mine, and

my future husband is aware of this, it’s

something I’m always going to do when

the opportunity arises. I’m sure I’d

become seriously depressed if I never

traveled again, and Steve knows it’s im-

portant to me. His dreams and aspira-

tions are equally important, and I will

support him in achieving them.

�ere also is a notion that once one

gets married and has children, life basi-

cally ends and freedom is gone forever

– one might as well resign themselves

to a life of stress and boredom. Mar-

riage tends to have such negative con-

notations in our society.

My response is that if and when Steve

and I do decide to have a child, having

a child will not stop us from living a

good and fruitful life, full of new expe-

riences (and travel, when possible).

People end up where they end up be-

cause of roads they choose to venture

down. If one isn’t happy in his or her life or marriage, it’s a personal problem.

All people have options about what to

do with the time they are given on this

earth.

Sure, I have slight anxiety about mar-

ried life and what it all means, but, at

the end of the day, I believe marriage

will be the greatest adventure Steve

and I have yet to experience. I welcome

the journey with open arms. Here’s to

change and new beginnings!

“A life of adventure is ours for the

taking, whether we’re 7 or 70. Life for

the most part is what we make it. We

have been given a responsibility to live

it fully, joyfully, completely, and richly,

in whatever span of time God grants

us on this earth.” — Luci Swindoll

» COLUMN

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RhondaMix

Rhonda Mix is a staff writer for The Wood-stock Independent.


EducationDistrict partners with hospital for screeningsAbout 400 students receive EKGs and other tests as part of program aimed at young athletes

By ELIZABETH HARMONThe Independent

�e school year is just beginning, but

about 400 Woodstock School District

200 students have an important test

coming up — a test that could save their

lives.

�rough a partnership with Centegra

Health Systems, the students will receive

a low-cost electrocardiogram, a quick

noninvasive screening that can identify

conditions associated with sudden

cardiac arrest, a leading cause of death

among young athletes in the United

States.

�e voluntary tests will be administered

in gym classes at a cost of $5 each.

“�is is the first year we’ve been able to

offer this and the first time for Centegra

to offer it on a school campus,” said

Lisa Tate, director of nursing and health

services for District 200.

According to the Center for Disease

Control and Prevention, about 2,000

people younger than 25 die of SCA each

year. In 2011, a Michigan high school

basketball player died on the court

moments after hitting a game-winning

shot. �e cause of death was cardiac

arrest due to an enlarged heart. �e SCA

Foundation estimates that each year

more than 300,000 Americans of all ages

die from the condition.

An EKG can identify about 40 percent

of those at risk for sudden cardiac arrest.

Many of the conditions that cause SCA

are treatable with early detection.

Test results will be reviewed by

an on-site Centegra physician, and

students will receive results the same

day. If abnormality is detected, an

echocardiogram will be performed on-

site at no charge, parents will be notified

and the student may be referred for

further treatment.

Celine Pope, wellness manager for

Centegra Health System, said District

200’s proactive approach to wellness

made Woodstock a logical place to

launch the new on-site EKG program.

“We’ve worked with them on concussion

screening, and when we mentioned

we were considering on-campus heart

screening, they said they would love to

be part of it,” said Pope.

Centegra has had additional inquiries

from other school districts and hopes

to offer the program on a broad scale in

the near future. “We really want other

(districts) to be part of this,” Pope said.

�e program is funded through the

Centegra Health System Foundation.

While the risk of SCA is about three

times higher for competitive athletes,

Tate said the district felt it was important

the tests be available for all students.

“Just because they’re not an athlete now,

doesn’t mean they won’t be involved in

sports at some point in the future,” she

said.

Screenings are scheduled for Aug. 19

and 20 at Woodstock North High School,

and Aug. 21 and 22 at Woodstock High

School. Consent forms were included

in registration packets for the 2013-14

school year, and completed permission

slips were due in July. Students must

have written permission to be tested.

Tate called the tests a “next step” in

the partnership between the district and

Centegra, which includes concussion

screening for student athletes. During

the 2012-13 school year, 55 percent of

the WHS student body received tests,

and 20 concussions were diagnosed. At

WNHS, 20 percent of the student body

was tested and five concussions were

diagnosed.

�e two-part concussion screening

consists of a computer test that

measures verbal and visual memory,

attention span, brain processing speed

and reaction time, and a balance test

to evaluate motor control. �e tests

provide a baseline with which to evaluate

students following an injury. �ough

the district has a protocol in place to

determine when students may return to

play following an injury, the test data is

another tool trainers and physicians can

use to evaluate readiness.

Concussion screening continues this

fall for incoming freshmen and new

student athletes. Concussion and EKG

screenings are good for two years.

For WNHS basketball player

Zak Lampl, suffering a concussion

during a basketball game was the

catalyst for him to receive an EKG

that detected an abnormality in his

heart. He has since had surgery to

correct the condition and was able to

resume sports and Wonder Lake Fire

Department Explorer activities this

summer. “Zak is doing great” said

his mom, Dina. “We didn’t expect it;

because he’s so active and without

the EKG, we wouldn’t have caught it

until it was too late.”

Without the test, his condition

might have gone undetected.

“Our biggest concern is that these

conditions are symptom-free. While

not extremely common, they are

very serious. Detecting it in just one

child impacts an entire family,” Pope

said.

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Woodstock MusicalTheatre Company presents

April 4, 5, 6; 11, 12, 13;18, 19, (no show Easter Sunday) ;

25, 26, 27, 2014*

ANNIEBook by Thomas Meehan

Music by Charles Strouse Lyrics by Martin Charnin

Based on Little Orphan Annie bypermission of The Tribune

Media Services, Inc. Rated G

Leapin' Lizards! The popular comic stripheroine takes center stage in one of the

world's best-loved musicals.

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan ANNIE charms everyone's hearts,

despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. She is determined to find her parents, who

abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of aNew York City Orphanage run by the cruel,

embittered Miss Hannigan.

TownSquare Players presentsMarch 7, 8, 9; 14, 15, 16;

21, 22, 23, 2014*

Music by Matthew Sklar Book by Chad Beguelin

and Tim Herlihy Lyrics by Chad Beguelin

Based on the New LineCinema film

Written by Tim Herlihy Rated PG

THE WEDDING SINGER takes us back to a time when hair was big,

greed was good, collars were up, and a wedding singer might just

be the coolest guy in the room.

It's 1985 and rock-star wannabe Robbie Hart is New Jersey's

favorite wedding singer. He's the life of the party, until his own

fiancée leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie

makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia,

a winsome waitress who wins his affection. As luck would have it,

Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark, and unless

Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade, the girl

of his dreams will be gone forever.


November 29, 30December 1; 6, 7, 8, 2013

By Charles DickensAdapted by Ned O’Reilly

Rated G

Join Scrooge as he journeys through the Christmases of Past,

Present and Future with his three ghostly guides. Woodstock Musical

Theatre Company’s production - with enchanting children, colorful

costumes, clever special effects and merry Christmas carols - transports

you to 1843 London. Capture the spirit of the holiday season with

this classic Dickens tale.

TownSquare Players presentsNovember 8, 9, 10; 15, 16, 17;

22, 23, 24, 2013*

By Larry ShueRated PG

Now an aspiring young architect in Terre Haute, Indiana, Willum

Cubbert has often told his friends about the debt he owes to Rick

Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life

after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. He has written to Rick to

say that, as long as he is alive, “you will have somebody on Earth who

will do anything for you”—so Willum is delighted when Rick shows up

unexpectedly at his apartment on the night of his thirty-fourth birthday

party. But his delight soon fades as it becomes apparent that Rick is a

hopeless “nerd”—a bumbling oaf with no social sense, little

intelligence and less tact.

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October 4, 5, 6; 11, 12, 13; 18, 19, 20, 2013*

SHOUT!The Mod Musical

Music and Lyrics by Various Created by Phillip George

and David Lowenstein Continuity by

Peter Charles MorrisRated PG

SHOUT! is the mod musical magazine that brings back the

beautiful birds and smashing sounds that made England swing

in the 60's. Created by Phillip George and David Lowenstein,

SHOUT! features terrific new arrangements of such classic tunes

as “Don’t Sleep in the Subway,” “These Boots are Made for

Walking,” “To Sir With Love,” “Downtown,” “Son of a Preacher

Man,” and “Goldfinger.”

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TownSquare Players to hold theater fundraiserBy RHONDA MIX

The Independent

After experiencing difficulties covering

expenses for the upcoming theater

season, TownSquare Players came up with

a solution.

�e theater company will host its

inaugural fundraiser, “Sunday in the

Square on Stage,” from noon to 11 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 25, on the Woodstock

Square.

Betsy Stemple, TSP president, said

the theater company came up with the

fundraising idea when discussing how

to fund the coming theater season after

an incident in March in which a former

treasurer drained the organization’s

bank account. �e thought of uniting a

variety of performing art groups seemed

like a great idea.

“We are the oldest theater company

in McHenry County,” Stemple said. “Our

goal is not just about theater but about

uniting all the performing arts. We want

to promote all the arts.”

Stemple said the event will offer a

variety of activities for the family and

will feature four entertainment stages,

one in each interior corner of the

park. She said one goal is to keep the

fundraiser family-oriented, with all-day,

easy-going entertainment.

Featured entertainers and

performances will include song and

acting pieces from multiple theater

groups including Christian Arts

Student �eatre, Marengo Children’s

�eatre, �eater Underground, �eatre

on the Green, TSP and Woodstock

Musical �eatre Company. �e event

also will feature two magicians, a

storyteller, musicians Ian Hall, Sandie

Kindschy, Timothy Merkel and Suzy

Schwartz and folk/bluegrass blues

group Big Fish.

“Most of the theater companies around

McHenry County will be included,” said

Stemple. “It will be a nice way to give a

flavor of what [different] companies can

do.”“We [also] will have many great

bands that are donating their time,” said

Stemple.

Additionally, food vendors, face

painting and other activities will be

offered. Liquid Blues will feature several

menu items and will grill, Jaci’s Cookies

will sell treats, Calogero’s will serve up

Italian fare and several area vendors and

a food truck will provide snacks such as

popcorn and ice cream.

Stemple said several Square

restaurants will keep later hours during

the fundraiser.

At 5 p.m., the first of five different

rock/blues and pop bands will begin

performing on the bandstand. �e

groups performing will be �e Elevate

Project, �e Fabulous Q-Balls, Friction,

Jimmy Nicks and Don’t Tell Mama and

Phidget.

Additionally, there will be 50/50 raffles

and a silent auction. Some of the raffle

items will include tickets to a variety of

theater shows and posters signed by

bands performing at the event.

A $10 donation is suggested. Proceeds

will benefit the TSP.

Stemple said people will not be turned

away if unable to donate, but she believes

that people who can be generous, will be.

“We want to [continue to] bring

affordable, well done, live theater to the

community,” she said. “And we’ve been

getting great support.”

For information, call Stemple at 815-

560-2293.

13Aug. 14-20, 2013THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

WOODSTOCK’S ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTSThe Entertainer» MUSICAUGUST CONCERTS IN THE PARKPark in the SquareFree815-338-4212Aug. 14, 7 p.m.Michael Charles, Australian blues rockAug. 21, 7 p.m.Let’s Dance, swing-band musicAug. 28, 7 p.m.Stage Leftovers, rock and swing music

LIVE MUSIC AT EXPRESSLY LESLIE’SAug. 16, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Expressly Leslie Vegetarian SpecialtiesWoodstock Square Mall110 S. Johnson St.Freeexpresslyleslie.comSuzy Schwartz will perform.

OPEN MIC NIGHTAug. 16, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.Stage Left Café125 Van Buren St.$3 donationoffsquaremusic.orgOpen Mic is sponsored by Off Square Music. Various artists will perform in 15-minute slots.

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET MUSICWoodstock SquareFreewoodstockfarmersmarket.orgAug. 17: Big Fish and The Beaumonts 9 a.m. to noonAug. 20: Brian Gill 9 a.m., Mark Hobbs 10 a.m., Suzy Schwartz 11 a.m.

WASTED PLAINS ROCK & ROLL REVIVALAug. 17, 10 a.m.VFW Post 5040240 N. Throop St.$20The event will highlight Chicago bands. Music will be performed all day with 14 bands, 10 comedians, a pig roast, more than 30 vendors, a beer garden and more.

STAGE LEFTOVERSAug. 21, 7: 30 p.m.Stage Left Cafe’125 Van Buren St.Free815-334-3555The band will include Rich Prezioso, Joe Pesz, Brian Murphy, Laurel Palma, Pete Jonsson and Les Urban.

JAZZ FESTIVALAug. 22, 7 p.m.Aug. 23, 8 p.m.Aug. 24, 6 p.m.Stage Left Café125 Van Buren St.$20815-338-4212jazzonthesquare.comA variety of featured artists from the Chi-cago jazz scene will perform

JAZZ FESTIVAL ON THE SQUAREAug. 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Woodstock Square815-338-4212Freejazzonthesquare.com9 a.m. Billy Denk Trio featuring Phil Ciancio & Jim Seidel10:30 a.m.: McHenry County College Jazz ComboNoon: Outcast Jazz Band

JAZZ JAMSept. 6, 7 p.m.Stage Left Café125 Van Buren St.815-338-4212$5 donationjazzonthesquare.comJohn Nellson and Billy Denk will host jazz on the Square.

RIDERS IN THE SKYSept. 7, 4 and 8 p.m.Woodstock Opera House121 Van Buren St.$23woodstockoperahouse.com815-338-5300The modern-day icons of traditional Western music will return for their 16th appearance in Woodstock.

FIRST SATURDAY MUSICSept. 7, 7 p.m.Unity Spiritual Center of Woodstock225 W. Calhoun St.$3 donation815-337-3534Visitors can participate in the open mic night or enjoy the show. Doors will open at 6:30.

» DANCEHOPE THROUGH DANCEAug. 31, 8 p.m.Woodstock Opera House

121 Van Buren St.$28 adult, $18 student815-338-5300The festival will bring together performance companies and dancers in honor of Laura Maceika. The event is a fundraiser for the Laura Twirls Suicide Awareness Foundation.

» MOVIESPreviews by Jay Schulz of films currently playing at The Woodstock Theatre unless otherwise noted.

‘THE SMURFS 2’ The Smurfs must rescue Smurfette, who has been kidnapped by Gargamel. “The Smurfs 2” is directed by Raja Gosnell (“Never Been Kissed”) and stars Neil Patrick Harris (“Star-Kissed”) and Hank Azaria (“Mystery Men”), and the voices of Katy Perry (“The Ugly Truth”), Christina Ricci (“The Addams Family”) and Jonathan Winters (“It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World”).RATED PG, 105 MINUTES

‘WE’RE THE MILLERS’A pot dealer creates a fake family to move a shipment of product over the border from Mexico. “We’re the Millers” is directed by Rawsom Marshall Thurber (“Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story”) and stars Jason Su-deikis (“Horrible Bosses”), Jennifer Anniston (“Friends”), Emma Roberts (“Aquamarine”) and Ed Helms (“Ce-dar Rapids”). RATED R, 110 MIN-UTES

‘ELYSIUM’In the year 2154, the wealthy have abandoned the earth for a perfect society on a satel-lite. Max, played by Matt Damon,

sets out on a mission to breach the satel-lite and save those left on earth. “Elysium” is directed by Neil Blomkamp (“District 9”) and also stars Jodie Foster (“The Accused”), Sharlto Copley (“The A-Team”) and Alice Braga (“I Am Legend”). RATED R, 109 MINUTES

‘PLANES’Disney’s latest romp about a crop-dusting plane who is afraid of heights but dreams of rac-ing through the clouds. “Planes” is directed by Klay Hall (“King of the Hill”) and stars the voices of Dane Cook (“Employee of the Month”), Brad Garrett (“Everybody Loves Raymond”), Teri Hatcher (“Desperate Housewives”) and Julia Louis-Dreyfuss (“Seinfeld”). RATED PG, 92 MINUTES

‘PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS’Percy Jackson and his friends must find the Golden Fleece to stop an ancient evil. “Per-cy Jackson: Sea of Monsters” is directed by Thor Freudenthal (“Diary of a Wimpy Kid”) and stars Logan Lerman (“The Perks of Being a Wallflower”), Stanley Tucci (“The Termi-nal”) and Alexandra Daddario (“Hall Pass”). RATED PG, 106 MINUTES

‘KICK ASS 2’The costumed hero Kick Ass (Aaron Taylor Johnson) is back with his partner Hit Girl (Chloe Grace Morentz) and they face a threat from the Red Mist (Christopher Mintz-Plasse). “Kick Ass 2” is directed by Jeff Wad-low (“Never Back Down”) and also stars Jim Carrey (“Dumb and Dumber”), Morris Chest-nut (“The Call”), John Leguizamo (“Moulin Rouge”) and Yancy Butler (“Drop Zone”).RATED R, 103 MINUTES


Recently my husband and I had

the honor of hosting a talented

young athlete from Manitoba, Can-

ada, for a week. Genevieve Krahn

was traveling with her father, Paul,

to compete in a

series of cycling

criteriums.

�e Krahns had

a long, challeng-

ing journey which

included hours

of delays due to

road construc-

tion, a flat tire

and hitting a deer,

causing them to

arrive at 3 a.m.

Upon their arriv-

al, we welcomed

them with open

arms and sent

them off to bed.

It wasn’t until later the next eve-

ning that we had an opportunity to

get to know them better, instantly

bonding. We tried spending as

much time as we could together,

between Genevieve’s training and

racing. She placed first and third

out of a total of four.

�e Krahns wanted to tour our

area, so of course I was thrilled to

take them around. Fortunately, they

were in town on a Wednesday and

were able to enjoy a Woodstock City

Band concert and a lovely dinner

on the patio of La Petite Creperie.

During our evening walk around the

Square, we pointed out our favorite

places to visit, so they could return

the next day when the businesses

were open. Mr. Krahn thought every

small town should have a square

just as beautiful as Woodstock’s.

Peering into the new Material

�ings Artisan Market, we were

welcomed in by its owner, Ken West.

Excited to get a sneak peek before

the grand opening, we browsed

the unique assortment of artisans’

works, including a modern bracelet

collection from a jewelry artist from

Manitoba the Krahns knew!

Since the Krahns had hit a deer on

the way down, they had a headlamp

that needed positioning. �inking

local, we called De Craene’s Service

Center. Fortunately, they were able

to service the car that day. When

we arrived, their staff greeted Mr.

Krahn with a big smile and said,

“No charge.” We were completely

surprised by their generosity and

grateful for their warm gesture.

For these reasons, and others,

I value small business every day.

It’s the “little things” local business

owners do that keep me coming

back. More importantly, I am ap-

preciative of our lovely community

of Woodstock, that I proudly call

home.

Small biz adds value to the everyday

» COLUMN

Minding YourBusiness

Laura WitloxMiddaugh

MarketplaceCinema restores original theater


In 1979, a wall split the 900-seat au-

ditorium of the Woodstock �eatre to

offer two screens for its moviegoers,

and a dropped ceiling hid the theater’s

ornamental red and gold dome. On

Aug. 5, 2013, Classic Cinemas closed

the two main auditoriums, and con-

struction workers began tearing the

wall down and removing the ceiling

to restore the dome and auditorium to

their previous grandeur.

“�ere are a lot of mysteries being

uncovered at the Woodstock �eatre,”

said Mark Mazrimas, Classic Cinemas

marketing manager.

Mazrimas said Willis Johnson, his

wife, Shirley, and their son, Chris, own-

ers of Classic Cinemas, have been re-

covering artifacts, restoring historical

theaters and creating a classic movie

theater atmosphere with state-of-the-

art modern conveniences for more

than three decades. Aug. 11 marked

Classic Cinemas’ 35th anniversary.

As one of Classic Cinemas’ “most

ambitious” projects, Mazrimas said

the Woodstock �eatre project should

be a nice Christmas present to the

city. �e completion date is expected

in December. He said restoring the

original auditorium, while keeping the

same ambiance of the whole building,

has taken careful planning and con-

struction.

While Mazrimas said “it would have

been easier to construct a whole new

building,” he said the end result will

be worth the effort and wait because

of the unique historical preservation.

Aside from the Tivoli theatre in Down-

ers Grove, the first theater restored

and opened by the Johnsons in 1978,

Mazrimas said, “I’m sure we’ll be the

only theater for a lot of miles that has

a dome in one of our auditoriums.”

�e domed theater, at 209 Main St.,

was first constructed in 1927 by John

C. Miller. It was designed by architect

Elmer Behrens, who designed the

Raue Center in Crystal Lake. �e Mill-

er �eatre was built on the site of the

former Princess �eatre, constructed

in 1911, across the street from the Gem,

another former movie auditorium.

�e first movie to show at the Miller

was “Figures Don’t Lie,” a 1927 silent

production. �e theater was convert-

Laura Witlox Middaugh is manager of group sales for the McHenry County Convention and Visitors Bureau and can be reached at [email protected] or 815-893-6280.

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

Filed in the McHenry County Record-er’s Office July 18 and 25:

Residence at 722 S. Jefferson St., Woodstock, was sold by David Creigh-ton, Woodstock, to Charlotte Berry, Woodstock, for $64,250.

Residence at 2501 Verdi St., Woodstock, was sold by Maples at the Sonatas LLC, Plainfield, to Cathleen Hooks, Woodstock, for $250,013.

Residence at 8003 Bull Val-ley Road, Woodstock, was sold by John Goerner, Woodstock, to John and Marcia Goerner, Woodstock, for $700,000.

Residence at 121 Bloomfield Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Carrollton, Texas, to Jose Tapia, Wood-stock, for $156,000.

835 S. Virginia Road, Crystal LakeRe rogra i s.org 8 5 8

ed to sound in 1929, playing the film “Syn-

copation.” Aside from showing movies, the

Miller had a stage and dressing rooms for

plays, Miss Woodstock pageants and other

events. �e theater also had a Barton organ

and a balcony.

In 1973, a group of four partners, for-

mer Woodstock Mayor Alan Cornue, Bill

Freund, Don Peasley and Virgil Smith,

bought the theater, renaming it the Wood-

stock �eatre. By 1980, the group divided

the large auditorium and dropped the ceil-

ing to operate as a twin theater.

Eight years later, the Johnsons pur-

chased the theater to add to their Classic

Cinemas family. In 2002, the Johnsons pur-

chased the vacant building next door at 211

Main St. with intent to expand the theater.

Willis Johnson said he learned the building

was once the Beverly �eatre, a nickelode-

on with a small screen, flat floor and move-

able chairs from 1920 to 1922. Johnson said

he saved some of the original white bricks

from the Beverly, which are now incorpo-

rated into the Woodstock �eatre’s new ex-

terior facade.

After final renovations, Johnson said the

main auditorium will have a restored dome

and replicate the original style and design

of the Miller. He said 10 ornamental metal

ventilation grills have been manufactured

based off of one existing original. Johnson

said John Scharres, managing director of

the Woodstock Opera House, had salvaged

an original grill from the Miller. �e origi-

nal will be on display at a faux exit door in

the front of the auditorium.

Johnson said a chandelier belonging to

the theater was discovered at an antique

store in Richmond. He said he also found an

original program from the Miller’s opening

Nov. 8, 1927, at the McHenry County His-

torical Society in Union. �e fully finished

theater will have a history wall with repro-

ductions of one-sheet posters of some of

the first movies played at the Miller.

“We’re learning bits and pieces all the

time,” Johnson said. “We always hope to

find out more, which we do.”

A theater that began showing short si-

lents on film reel, Classic Cinemas in Wood-

stock is now operating with state-of-the-

art digital projectors and sound. Instead of

transporting heavy film on platters from

one projector room to the next, the movies

are obtained via satellite in any room, sim-

ply by pressing of a button or two.

Mazrimas said a lighting ceremony will

take place once the exterior facade and the

city’s pedway north of the theater are com-

plete. �e ceremony will include lighting a

new vertical sign on the side of the build-

ing, replicating the sign that hung outside

the Miller in the 1950s.

Workers restore a dome and other features in the Woodstock Theatre’s original movie the-ater, which was split into two screens in 1979. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KEN FARVER

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New pastor joins St. John’s LutheranBy RHONDA MIX

The Independent

�e Rev. Aaron Schellhas was installed

as St. John’s Lutheran Church’s newest

pastor July 28.

“Since I was young, people told me I

would make a good pastor,” said Schellhas.

He said, though he initially wanted a

career in music, God worked on his heart

and told him to use his gifts as a pastor.

Schellhas said he was called to St. John’s.

“It seemed like a better fit,” he said.

“I thought, ‘How can God use me best?’

We’re excited to be here.”

Schellhas, his wife, Leeann, and his three

children, Natalee, 6, Jarred, 4, and Gretta,

1, have called Woodstock home for the

past month. �ough he said he does not

know much about the area as of yet, he is

happy to be here.

“I’ve heard Woodstock strives to

maintain a quaint

and inviting

c o m m u n i t y

a t m o s p h e r e , ”

he said. “We

certainly felt very

welcomed.”

Schellhas said

he wants to bring

a freshness and

renewed focus on

discipleship to the

church and hopes people will respond.

�ough change is never easy, he said,

he believes change is something God

calls people to.

He also hopes to help the church

find balance and “put people in places

where God can use them.”

“How can we continue to grow at

home and abroad?” he asked. “[I want

the church] to find balance between

growing our hearts to be closer to

God and growing into the community,

letting the community know how much

God loves them. To have a servant’s

heart. It’s the motto [God] has called us

to follow.”

Born in Peoria in 1979, Schellhas

graduated from Concordia University

in River Forest in 2003, with a Bachelor

of Arts in church music and theological

languages. He worked as interim

music director/teacher at St. Luke

Lutheran Church and School in Itasca

before beginning studies at Concordia

Seminary in St. Louis in 2004.

He served as vicar at St. Peter

Lutheran Church in Schaumburg from

2006 to 2007 and, after graduating

from seminary in 2008, was ordained

at St. Luke Itasca and installed as

Reverend of Christ Lutheran Church in

Peoria.

In his free time, Schellhas enjoys

spending time with his family; listening

to and playing music such as the piano,

guitar and drums; learning about

the latest technology advances and

encouraging others to grow in their

faith and relationship with Jesus.

Aaron Schellhas

Community

IN BRIEF

Nursery to hold hosta sale and fundraiser

Rich’s Foxwillow Pines Nursery will hold a hosta sale and fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at 11618 Mc-

Connell Road, Woodstock.Presentations and an arts and crafts

fundraiser also will be featured. Refresh-ments will be served. Proceeds will benefit nonprofits Heifer International and Mano a Mano International Partners.

For information, call 815-338-7442.

17Aug. 14-20, 2013THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTCOMMUNITY

18 THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTAug. 14-20, 2013 COMMUNITY

CELEBRATIONS

ENGAGEMENT

Mix and Anderson to wedRhonda Mix, Woodstock, and Stephen

Anderson, Poplar Grove, are pleased to announce their e n g a g e m e n t . C e l e b r a t i n g with them are the bride-to-be’s parents, David Mix and Roberta Schumacher, and the groom-to-be’s parents, Nils and Debbie Anderson.

Mix gradu-ated from Glen-bard West High School, Glen Ellyn, in 1998 and Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, in 2007. She is currently employed as a staff writer at The Woodstock Independent.

Anderson graduated from North Boone High School, Poplar Grove, in 1997 and Universal Technical Institute, Glendale Heights, in 1998. He is currently employed

as a plumber at Norman Mechanical, Roll-ing Meadows.

ANNIVERSARY

Gibsons celebrate 50 years Don and Dolly Gibson, Woodstock, re-

cently celebrated their 50th wedding anni-versary at a family dinner July 28.

Doloris ‘Dolly’ Burke and Donald Gibson were married July 27, 1963, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Hart-land.

Don and Dolly both recently re-tired after 27 years from the McHenry County Government Cen-ter. Don was a lead technician in facilities management, and Dolly was cus-tomer service and recording supervisor in the McHenry County Recorder’s Office.

They enjoy spending time with their fam-ily and grandchildren, attending many

sports events and school functions. They always en-joy playing cards and board games together and have plans to travel to Florida.

The Gibsons’ three children are Doreen (Steve) Braun, Donald Gibson Jr. and Dustin (Kelly) Gibson. They have five grandchildren, Tyson (Kelsi) Braun, Jacob Braun, Aleecia Braun and Aidan and Liam Gibson.

They are excited about a great-grandson arriving soon.

BIRTHS

Audrey Helen LeeA baby girl, Audrey Helen Lee, 8 pounds,

13 ounces and 19.5 inches, was born Thurs-day, May 30, 2013, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock. Welcoming her are her parents, Keith and Jodi Lee, Woodstock; a brother, Jack, 17 months; maternal grandparents, Dave and Janet Hoekstra, Woodstock; paternal

grandparents, Jim and Lisa Judson, Wonder Lake; and maternal great-grandmother, San-dra Siegel, Buffalo Grove.

Natalie Faith SimsA baby girl, Natalie Faith Sims, 8

pounds, 15 ounces and 21 inches, was born Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at Cen-tegra Hospital-Woodstock. Welcoming her are her parents, Elane Morse and Bill Sims, Woodstock; three brothers, Jonathan, 3, Matthew, 21 months and Julian, 6; and maternal grandparents, Monica and Dwight Randall, Woodstock.

Myka Jisele GreenwaldA baby girl, Myka Jisele Greenwald, 7

pounds, 10 ounces and 20 inches, was born Friday, July 26, 2013, at Centegra Hospital-McHenry. Welcoming her are her parents, Sara Limbaugh and Matt Greenwald, Crys-tal Lake; maternal grandparents, Brad and Bev Limbaugh, Woodstock; paternal grandparents, Vickie Greenwald and Tim Rozzoni, Richmond, and Ted and Bing Greenwald, Round Lake; and paternal great-grandmother, Marion Greenwald, Lake Villa.

Chloe Amber HuntA baby girl, Chloe Amber Hunt, 6 pounds,

5 ounces and 19 inches, was born Wednes-day, July 3, 2013, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock.

Welcoming her are her parents, Court-ney and Cory Hunt, Woodstock; a brother, Brody Hunt, 2; maternal grandparents, John Bock, Barrington, and Candice Bock, Cary; and paternal grandparents, Toby Goad, Woodstock, and Mark Hunt, Mil-waukee.

Dolly and Don Gibson in 1963

The Gibsons Today

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Elsie Stoddard, Woodstock, will celebrate her 90th birthday Aug. 26. Pictured, from left, are: her son, Roger Stoddard, Rockford, former owner of Noodles Ital-ian Grill in Woodstock; granddaughter, Elizabeth (Stoddard) Stocks, Apple Riv-er; and great-grandaughter, Genevieve Stocks. COURTESY PHOTO

STODDARD TO MARK 90THBIRTHDAY

IN BRIEF

Campaign to target drunk driversThe McHenry County Sheriff’s Office

will join a statewide fight against drunk driving from Aug. 16 through Labor Day as part of the annual Illinois “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.

McHenry County Sheriff’s deputies will be on the lookout for drunk driv-ers during the campaign and will arrest people caught driving drunk. In addi-tion, seat-belt-law violators also will be ticketed.


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For 4-H’er, success at the fair

By JAN DOVIDIOThe Independent

Woodstock resident Hannah Wilson has been preparing for the 2013 McHen-ry County Fair for many months. �e final week was the most intense.

She entered seven 4-H entries and 20 Open Class entries. It was an incredible commitment of time and talent for a 12-year-old.

Hannah is the current president of her 4-H club Keepers of the Clover. Hannah’s mother, Fay Wilson, was a member of the same 4-H club, under the direction of the same leader, Ma-rie Payne. Both mother and daugh-ter shared the kitchen for the week prior to the fair to prepare their food entries. �ey each also sewed a skirt from the same pattern but using dif-ferent fabrics.

Hannah and her parents all achieved

success at the county fair. Her mother earned ribbons for baked goods and sewing, while Hannah’s dad, Al Wilson, was recognized for his photography skills.

It was Hannah who hit the jackpot for numbers of ribbons. Among her 20 open category submissions, 17 re-ceived ribbons: five for first place, sev-en for second place and five for fourth place.

For her nine 4-H categories, all nine received blue ribbons. �e award for fashion revue qualified her as a dele-gate to the Illinois State Fair. �e blue ribbons for visual arts (landscape) and interior design garnered Hannah the designation as an Illinois State Fair alternate. �is is the third consecutive year she has qualified for the fair in Springfield.

Hannah found the week after the fair “so relaxing after two weeks of in-tense activity.”

“Cooking and art are my favorite categories,” she said. “I know they will be very useful throughout my life.”

20 THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTAug. 14-20, 2013 COMMUNITY

FLASHBACKS

25 years ago The city of Woodstock moved to con-

demn two buildings on Van Buren Street. The Goodyear blimp flew over

Woodstock on its way back from an ap-pearance at the OshKosh, Wis., air show.

The Rev. David J. Kasichke was in-stalled as minister of St. John’s Lutheran Church.

The Woodstock Farm Service softball team won the Chicago Metro Class C tour-nament championship, defeating Berner Cheese 4-3 in the title game.

20 years ago A record crowd of more than

100,000 exhibitors and visitors attended the McHenry County Fair over five days.

The Woodstock High School class of 1943 held its 50th anniversary.

The Woodstock Independent chroni-cled Woodstock Brewing & Bottling Com-pany, which opened in 1858 and closed in 1902.

Woodstock High School student Jar-ret Graff won the Midwest Regional Bare-foot Water Skiing tournament for the third consecutive year.

15 years ago The Woodstock City Council rejected

a proposal for a 565-acre subdivision that would have held 1,400 new dwellings.

WHS student Sarah Judson partici-pated in the Shedd Aquarium’s summer high school marine biology program.

The Independent profiled three-sport-standout athlete Laura Valldeperas.

10 years ago Woodstock resident Ed Moriarity cel-

ebrated his 100th birthday. Ten-year-old Woodstock resident Riley

Kleeman received a certificate of apprecia-tion from the Woodstock Police Department for helping find a missing man who was suf-fering from Alzheimer’s disease.

McHenry County Senior Services cel-ebrated its 30th anniversary.

Bull Valley Country Club professional Chris Bono competed in the Illinois Open Championship at The Glen Club in Glen-view, shooting an eight-over-par 224 in 54 holes.

5 years ago Former Woodstock resident John

Strohm was inducted into the Illini Media Hall of Fame.

Marian Central Catholic High School celebrated its 50th anniversary and had plans in place for a 20,000-square-foot addition to the school.

Miss America Kirsten Haglund vis-ited Woodstock Walmart.

The 11-year-old Woodstock Light-ning baseball team defeated the team from Mexico City 2-1 in the Continental Ama-teur Baseball Association World Series.

1 year ago Justin Smith replaced Tamra Ropeter

as assistant principal at Woodstock North High School.

Work began on the expansion of the Woodstock Theatre on Main Street.

The Independent chronicled Wood-stock resident Skye Estes who, along with her Girl Scout troop, collected 100 items for various nonprofit organizations as part of Scouting project she organized.

Marian Central graduate Luke Wag-goner won the McHenry County Junior Golf Association Crystal Woods Open.

RELIGION NOTES

CHRIST LIFE

Worship: 10:30 a.m. SundayPrograms/education/events:

EDEN BAPTIST

Worship: 3 p.m. Sunday (Spanish)

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST


FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

Worship: 9 a.m. SundayPrograms/education/events

to 2 p.m.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST

Worship: 9 and 10:30 a.m. SundayPrograms/education/events:

FREE METHODIST


GRACE LUTHERAN1300 Kishwaukee Valley Road 815-338-0554 Worship: 5 p.m. Saturday; 8:30 a.m. (traditional), 10 a.m. (contemporary) Sunday

HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH4609 Greenwood Road

Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday

MCHENRY COUNTY JEWISH CONGREGATION

815-455-1810Worship: 6:30 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. Saturday

REDEEMER LUTHERAN

Worship: 8 and 10 a.m. SundayPrograms/education/events:

RESURRECTION CATHOLIC2918 S. Country Club Road

Worship: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 5 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. weekdays

ST. ANN’S EPISCOPAL

Worship: 8:30 and 10 a.m. Sunday

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN

Worship: 6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. SundayPrograms/education/events:

ST. MARY CATHOLIC

Saturday; 5 and 6:30 p.m. (Spanish)

(Spanish), 5 p.m. Sunday

THE BRIDGE CHRISTIAN


THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS


THE VINE


UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER

Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday Programs/events:

WOODSTOCK ASSEMBLY OF GOD

Worship: 9 a.m. Sunday prayer service, 10 a.m. worship service

WOODSTOCK BIBLE


p.m. Sunday


Aug. 14 to Sept. 6

CALENDARUpcoming events in the Woodstock area Events are free unless otherwise noted

14 | WEDNESDAY

GRAND OPENING DUFIELD POND CONSERVATION AREADufield Pond Conservation AreaSouth Entrance11418 McConnell Road4 to 6 p.m.MCCDistrict.orgVisitors are invited to see the new site improvements on the south side of the 78-acre area, including a new 0.75-mile nature trail. A brief history of the site will be presented. Ribbon cutting will take place at 4:15 p.m.

15 | THURSDAY

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOLWoodstock School District 200 schools

WOODSTOCK SENIOR CLUBSDorr Township1039 Lake Ave.11 a.m. to 1 p.m.A fee will be charged for lunch, $2 donation for bingo815-344-3555The activities will include a coffee klatch, trivia and bingo. Registration is required.

16 | FRIDAY

OPEN MIC NIGHTStage Left Café125 Van Buren St.7 p.m.$3 donation815-338-5164offsquaremusic.orgSee The Entertainer, page 13.

17 | SATURDAY

FREE TIRE RECYCLING EVENTMcHenry County Department of Health2200 N. Seminary Ave.8 a.m. to noon815-334-4585Tires from McHenry County house-holds may be brought in. There will be a limit of 10 tires per participant. Acceptable tires: passenger vehicles, light trucks, motorcycles and other small tires.

WASTED PLAINS ROCK & ROLL REVIVALVFW Post 5040240 N. Throop St.10 a.m., music all daySee The Entertainer, page 13.

STROLL THROUGH THE SQUAREWoodstock Square1 to 6 p.m.Jailbrakers.orgShopping at participating Wood-stock Square stores will benefit Jail Brakers, a nonprofit organization.

BENEFIT CAR SHOWWoodstock Square5 to 9 p.m.815-338-5108The proceeds from this event will ben-efit Helping Paws Animal Shelter.

UNDER ONE SKY BENEFITSuncreek Farm5119 N. Route 475 to 10 p.m.$20 per person in advance, $25 per person at the eventextendinghands.orgThe event will include a pig roast and

various live musical performances in-cluding Grammy award-winner Ash-ley Cleveland. Proceeds will benefit Extending Hands, an organization devoted to bringing healing and love to the people of Zambia.

HOLLY KEYL-JONES BENEFITOrtmann’s Red Iron Tavern101 Church St.7 p.m.815-382-0015The benefit will feature a silent auc-tion, music, food, drink and raffles. Holly Keyl-Jones is a Woodstock resident who was recently diagnosed with lung cancer.

19 | MONDAY

VILLAGE OF BULL VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION The Stickney House1904 Cherry Valley Road7 p.m.

20 | TUESDAY

SOME LIKE IT HOT: PLANTS FOR HOT, DRY AREASUniversity of Illinois Extension1102 McConnell Rd.1 p.m.$5web.extension.illinois.edu/lmThis is the first in a series of fall pro-grams focusing on environmental stewardship and backyard food pro-duction. It will highlight plants that thrive in hot, dry sites.

HELPING PAWS NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONHelping Paws Shelter2500 Harding Lane7 p.m.815-338-4400helpingpaws.net

DISTRICT 200 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGClay Professional Development Cen-ter112 Grove St.7 p.m.woodstockschools.orgThe meeting will be on the second floor. Use the parking lot behind Clay Academy and enter via Door 5.

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGWoodstock City Hall121 W. Calhoun St.7 p.m.

21 | WEDNESDAY

STAGE LEFTOVERSStage Left Café125 Van Buren St.7:30 pm.815-334-3555See The Entertainer, page 13.

22 | THURSDAY

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOLMarian Central Catholic High School and St. Mary School

SUMMER BIKE NIGHTWoodstock Harley-Davidson2050 S. Eastwood Drive5 to 9 p.m.Woodstockharley-dav.comBike Nights will feature live music, food and drinks and a chance to socialize and swap stories from the road.

JAZZ FESTIVAL

Stage Left Café125 Van Buren St.7 p.m.$20815-338-4212jazzonthesquare.comSee The Entertainer, page 13.

23 | FRIDAY

WOODSTOCK STADIUM MOTOCROSS SERIESMcHenry County Fairgrounds11900 Country Club RoadGates open at 3 p.m., races start at 6 p.m.$10 spectator admission815-337-3511Various classes and levels of rac-ers will compete on a full motocross course.

JAZZ FESTIVALStage Left Café125 Van Buren St.8 p.m.$20815-338-4212jazzonthesquare.comSee The Entertainer, page 13.

24 | SATURDAY

HOSTA SALE AND FUNDRAISERRich’s Foxwillow Pines Nursery11618 McConnell Road815-338-7442heifer.orgSeveral hundred varieties of hostas will be offered for sale to benefit Heif-er International and Mano a Mano. All hostas will be $5 and up.

HABITAT RESTORATIONBoger Bog2399 S. Cherry Valley Road10 a.m. to 1 p.m.815-455-1537Individuals, students, small groups and families with children older than age 6 can participate in restoring na-tive habitat at the conservation area.

JAZZ FESTIVALStage Left Café125 Van Buren St.6 p.m.$20815-338-4212jazzonthesquare.comSee The Entertainer, page 13.

JAZZ FESTIVAL ON THE SQUAREWoodstock Square9 a.m. to 1 p.m.815-338-4212jazzonthesquare.com

26 | MONDAY

VILLAGE OF BULL VALLEY BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Stickney House1904 Cherry Valley Road7 p.m.

28 | WEDNESDAY

SOCIAL SKILLS AND SELF-ESTEEM SUPPORT GROUPRecovery Outreach Center101 Jefferson St.10:30 to 11:30 a.m.815-338-3590The monthly free group meetings will be ongoing and no reservations are needed.

31 | SATURDAY

SCHOOL GARDEN VOLUNTEER

DAYWoodstock North High School3000 Raffel Road9 a.m. to noon815-334-5700Volunteers will meet at the back of the school where gardening tools will be provided. Helpers are asked to bring a drink and snack and donations are appreciated.

HOPE THROUGH DANCEWoodstock Opera House121 Van Buren St.8 p.m.$28 adult, $18 student815-338-5300See The Entertainer, page 13.

3 | TUESDAY

TRY IT ORIENTATIONWoodstock North High School 3000 Raffel Road6 to 7:30 p.m.woodstockdolphins.comWoodstock Dolphins Swim team will offer a chance for interested youth to learn about competitive swimming and try it.

4 | WEDNESDAY

TRY IT ORIENTATIONWoodstock North High School 3000 Raffel Road6 to 7:30 p.m.woodstockdolphins.comSee Sept. 3

5 | THURSDAY

WOODSTOCK SENIOR CLUBSHearthstone Communities840 N. Seminary Ave.10 a.m. to 2 p.m.$2.50 for lunch815-344-3555The activities will include tai chi, cof-fee klatch, cooking demonstration, trivia, bingo and card games. Regis-tration required.

JAIL BRAKERSUnity Spiritual Center of Woodstock225 W. Calhoun St.6:30 [email protected] Brakers is a support group that provides a safe place for children and families to express their emo-tional reaction to separation from a family member who has been incar-cerated.

6 | FRIDAY

JAZZ JAMStage Left Café125 Van Buren St.7 p.m.$5 donation815-338-4212jazzonthesquare.comSee The Entertainer, page 13.

ONGOING

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKETTuesdays and SaturdaysWoodstock Square8 a.m. to 1 p.m.woodstockfarmersmarket.orgVoted No. 1 in Illinois for midsize markets in 2012.

See The Entertainer, page 13.

COFFEE AT THE CAFÉ FOR SENIORSTuesdaysStage Left Café125 Van Buren St.1 to 3 p.m.Senior citizens are invited to drop in for coffee.

DIVORCECARETuesdaysWoodstock Assembly of God1201 Dean St.6:30 to 8:30 p.m.815-338-1316divorcecare.orgThe weekly support group and semi-nar will be conducted by people who understand the pain of separation or divorce.

WEDNESDAYS AT HEARTHSTONEHearthstone Communities840 N. Seminary Ave.9 a.m. to 2 p.m.$5 for lunch815-338-2110hearthstonewoodstock.orgSenior citizens are invited to drop in for activities beginning at 9 a.m. with coffee or an exercise class.

AUGUST CONCERTS IN THE PARKWednesdaysPark in the Square7 p.m.815-338-4212See The Entertainer, page 13.

BINGOWednesdaysWoodstock Moose Lodge406 Clay St.7 to 9:30 pm.815-338-0126Games will include crossfire. Food will be available. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

SOBER MOMS AA MEETINGThursdaysBlue Lotus Temple221 Dean St.10 a.m.847-809-1104Moms with a desire to stop drinking are invited to meet with the group.

LIVE MUSIC AT EXPRESSLY LESLIE’SFridaysWoodstock Square Mall110 S. Johnson St.5:30 to 7:30 p.m.See The Entertainer, page 13.

OPEN GRILL NIGHT FridaysRedeemer Lutheran Church1320 Dean St.6 p.m.815-338-9370rlcw.orgThe church will provide the grill, and the community is invited to bring whatever you want to eat and drink and maybe something to share.

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PUBLIC NOTICEIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-

SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUITMCHENRY COUNTY-IN PROBATE

Case No. 13PR000189In the Matter of the Estate ofJOAN CATHERINE WALKERDeceasedCLAIM NOTICENotice is given of the death of: JOAN CATHERINE WALKERof: MCHENRY, IL

to:Representative: DIANE C. JUDD4518 W SHORE DR, MCHENRY, IL 60050-

A LTD65 S VIRGINIA STREET, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014

mailed or delivered to the representative

PUBLIC NOTICEIN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE

TWENTY- SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUITMC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff,-v.-DAWN M. CELLI, EUGENE M. CELLI,

HARRIS TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK, COVE

Defendants10 CH 1453NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS

LOT 30 IN THE COVE - UNIT II - PHASE 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 36,

OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF

ILLINOIS.

on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for

special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for

Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is

THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OFPOSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH

MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES,

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One

60606-4650

PUBLIC NOTICEJUDICIAL CIRCUIT

MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.Plaintiff,vs.ANTHONY J. SAHS; KRISTIN L. SAHS; ROSEMARIE SAHS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF KRISTIN L. SAHS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS;Defendants,11CH 1144NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW

CITY OF WOODSTOCK, A SUBDIVISION OF

PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE

MERIDIAN,ACCORDING TO THE PLAT

MCHENRY COUNTY.

STREET, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098.

Section

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION



WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff,-v.-LISA JAMESON, et al Defendants

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS

UNIT ONE, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 16,

OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 9, 1986 AS DOCUMENT NO. 941441, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the

assessments, or special taxes levied against

representation as to the condition of the

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-

FORECLOSURE LAW. For information,

15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE

report of pending sales.CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100

PUBLIC NOTICEASSUMED NAME

Illinois, setting forth the names and post-





DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF THE RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIZATION

H UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING

Plaintiff,vs.LAURETTE DELLINGER, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE LAURETTE M. DELLINGER DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED DECEMBER 4, 1995 AND

NATIONAL CITY BANK,Defendants,

NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that

mortgaged real estate:THE EAST 165.0 FEET OF LOT 16

OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER

THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST

MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

information.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

I551085

PUBLIC NOTICEIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MCHENRY

COUNTY, ILLINOIS

PlaintiffVs.

Finance, a division of AIG Federal Savings

ClaimantsDefendantsCASE NO. 13 CH 981

NOTICE OF PUBLICATIONNOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: CRISTINA E.

Association; Wilmington Finance, a division

OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS;

principal meridian, according to the plat thereof

to Wilmington Finance, a division of AIG

BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT.Katherine M. Keefe

RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, LLC









S Hidden Trail Blvd, Spring Grove, IL 60081,





IL 60098





WELLS FARGO BANK N.A.Plaintiff,vs.

CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORDCLAIMANTS Defendants,

NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE

entered in the

PUBLIC NOTICES


UNIT 16-C IN THE TREES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, AS DELINEATED ON A PLAT OF SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: LOTS 1 THROUGH 24 OF THE TREES, BEING A RE-SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOTS 16 AND 17 OF HUNTINGTON POINT UNIT ONE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OFSECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, RECORDED OCTOBER 4, 1995 AS DOCUMENT NO 95R42619, WHICH

THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS FOR MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS ON MAY 20, 1996 AS DOCUMENT NO 96R25772, TOGETHER WITH A PERCENTAGE OF THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT TO SAID UNIT AS SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, WHICH PERCENTAGE SHALL AUTOMATICALLY CHANGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMENDED DECLARATION AS SAME ARE FILED OF RECORD. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF MCHENRY AND STATE OF ILLINOIS.P.I.N. 08-32-406-059.Commonly known as 689 SILVER CREEK ROAD, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098.The improvement on the property consists of a multi-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.Sale terms: 25% down

NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will

the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after

Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce

Dearborn Street, Chicago,Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1222782. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIALSALES CORPORATION

I552421(Published in The Woodstock Independent August 7, 2013, August 14, 2013) L8736

PUBLIC NOTICESTATE OF ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22nd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

MCHENRY COUNTYIn the matter of the petition ofCase No. 13MR338ASHLEY LYNN BRANSONfor change of nameNOTICE OF PUBLICATION

a Petition for Change of Name and scheduled a hearing on my Petition on September 9, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in the Circuit Court of the Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit, McHenry County, Illinois praying for the change of name from Ashley Lynn Branson to that of Evelyn Mae Eskala pursuant to the Illinois Compiled Statutes on Changes of Names.Dated at Woodstock, IL, July 30, 2013./s/ Ashley Lynn BransonKML Assoc.#6183197850 S. McHenry Ave, Suite BCrystal Lake, Il 60014815-356-0800(Published in The Woodstock Independent August 7, 2013, August 14, 2013)L8737


Public Notice is hereby given that on JULY

of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-

conducting and transacting the business

located at 7316 Olson Rd., Union, IL 60180Dated July 24, 2013/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent August 7, 2013, August 14, 2013) L8738


Public Notice is hereby given that on JULY


conducting and transacting the business known as ALPHA ABSTRACT located at 1610 Castlebar Road, McHenry, IL 60050Dated July 30, 2013/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent August 7, 2013, August 14, 2013) L8739


Public Notice is hereby given that on AUGUST

Illinois, setting forth the names and post

conducting and transacting the business known as KRISTI ROSE BATH & BODY located at 12416 Cooney Dr, Woodstock, IL 60098Dated August 1, 2013/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk) (Published in The Woodstock Independent August 7, 2013, August 14, 2013)

L8740



of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post

conducting and transacting the business known as X-VAGANZA HAIR STUDIO located at 1212 Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098Dated August 2, 2013/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent August 7, 2013, August 14, 2013) L8741




conducting and transacting the business known as MYA GRAPHIC located at 5258 Greenshire Cir, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156Dated August 5, 2013/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent August 14, 2013) L8742


Public Notice is hereby given that on

County, Illinois, setting forth the names and

owning, conducting and transacting the business known as TERRI P WILLIAMS, DBA INFUSIONSAVVY located at 336 Timber Drive Harvard, IL 60033Dated August 6, 2013/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent August 14, 2013) L8743

PUBLIC NOTICEThe Storage Space, 945 Dieckman St.,P.O. Box 1873, Woodstock, IL, 60098, must receive the delinquent amount of $765.00 for rental of unit #95 at 945 Dieckman St., Woodstock, IL 60098,name Katherine Hohn. Or contents will be sold or disposed of on 8/30/13 at 10:00 a.m. at 945 Dieckman St., Woodstock, IL, 60098, No auction. Contents:Couch & loveseat, Matching tall wood cabinets,TV, Microwave stand, TV stand, Dishes, Twin bed with mattress & box springs,Dresser,4 DR chairs,2 coffee tables, Miscellaneous items, and bags & boxes contents unknown and other general household. (Published in The Woodstock Independent August 14, 2013) L8744

PUBLIC NOTICEThe Storage Space, 945 Dieckman St.,P.O. Box 1873, Woodstock, IL, 60098, must receive the delinquent amount of $1380.00 for rental of unit #32 at 945 Dieckman St., Woodstock, IL 60098, name Marty Rachford,

will be sold or disposed of on 8/30/13 at 10:00 a.m. at 945 Dieckman St., Woodstock, IL, 60098, No auction. Contents:Construction supplies,Compressor 4.5 gal 150 psi, Shop vac, Insulation, Aluminum & cedar siding,Lumber,Gutters, Roof rake, Misc tools,Gas cans,Propane tank, Cabinet, Miscellaneous items, and Bags & boxes contents unknown and other general supplies.(Published in The Woodstock Independent August 14, 2013) L8745




conducting and transacting the business known as RAMIREZ LANDSCAPING located at 504 University St, Harvard, IL 60033Dated August 6, 2013/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent August 14, 2013) L8746



THE HARVARD STATE BANKPlaintiff,-v.-HOPE R. BALL, et alDefendant12 CH 01498NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 21, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on September 23, 2013, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THAT PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 19 AND THAT PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE WEST LINE OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 20 WITH THE CENTER LINE OF A PUBLIC HIGHWAY, RUNNING IN A NORTHWESTERLY AND A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION

AND KNOWN AS ALDEN ROAD AND, OR CHARLES ROAD, SAID POINT OF INTERSECTION BEING 1081.3 FEET SOUTH OF THE QUARTER SECTION CORNER BETWEEN SAID SECTIONS 19 AND 20; THENCE EASTERLY ON THE CENTER LINE OF SAID CHARLES ROAD AND BEING ON A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 4774.74 FEET; FOR A DISTANCE OF 230 FEET TO A POINT FOR THE PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; THENCE SOUTH PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 20, FOR A DISTANCE OF 355.6 FEET TO AN INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHERLY LINE OF A TRACT OF LAND CONVEYED FEBRUARY 27, 1953 AND RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 262615, IN BOOK 418 OF DEEDS, PAGE 123; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ON A LINE FORMING AN ANGLE OF 95 DEGREES AND 20 MINUTES TO THE RIGHT WITH A PROLONGATION OF THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE, AT THE LAST DESCRIBED POINT AND BEING ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF AFORESAID DEED RECORDED, AND ON SAID LINE EXTENDED NORTHWESTERLY, FOR A DISTANCE OF 578.72 FEET TO A POINT IN THE CENTER LINE OF A CREEK; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ON SAID CENTER LINE BEING ON A LINE FORMING AN ANGLE OF 80 DEGREES AND 00 MINUTES TO THE RIGHT WITH A PROLONGATION OF THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE, AT THE LAST DESCRIBED POINT, FOR A DISTANCE OF 92.73 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ON SAID CENTER LINE AND BEING ON A LINE FORMING AN ANGLE OF 40 DEGREES, 23 MINUTES AND 40 SECONDS TO THE LEFT WITH A PROLONGATION OF THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE, AT THE LAST DESCRIBED POINT, FOR A DISTANCE OF 463.02 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ON SAID CENTER LINE AND BEING ON A LINE FORMING AN ANGLE OF 57 DEGREES 38 MINUTES AND 30 SECONDS TO THE RIGHT WITH A PROLONGATION OF THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE, AT THE LAST DESCRIBED POINT FOR A DISTANCE OF 101.55 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF SAID CHARLES ROAD; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ON THE CENTER LINE OF SAID CHARLES ROAD AND BEING ON A CURVE TO THE LEFT HAVING A RADIUS OF 4774.74 FEET, FOR A DISTANCE OF 916.09 FEET (CHORD MEASUREMENT) TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF MCHENRY AND THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.Commonly known as 13105 CHARLES ROAD, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098 Property Index No 08-19-476-013;, Property Index No. 08-19-476-014;, Property Index No. 08-19-476-018;,Property Index No. 08-20-300-003. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by

to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser

wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale orby any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subjectproperty is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxeslevied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive

purchaser to a deed to the real estate after

NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are

verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information,

attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630)

14-12-11970. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7

day status report of pending sales.CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-11970 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 12 CH 01498 TJSC#: 33-15373 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices

deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.I549368(Published in The Woodstock Independent August 14, 2013) L8747

PUBLIC NOTICEIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND

JUDICIAL CIRCUITMCHENRY COUNTY - WOODSTOCK

ILLINOISTHE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR FIRST NLC TRUST 2005-2 MORTGAGE-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-2PLAINTIFFVS.GERARDO P. GARCIA, CAPITAL ONE BANK, CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, MARIBEL GARCIA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTSDEFENDANTS12CH 2472NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

given youUNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court of McHenry County, Illinois by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit:THAT PART OF LOT 24 IN BLOCK 1 IN EMILY H. HUTCHIN`S SECOND ADDITION TO WOODSTOCK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER AND PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 7, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 3, 1857, IN BOOK 17 OFDEEDS, PAGE 615, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE NORTHWESTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT 24, THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 24, A DISTANCE OF 180 FEET FOR A POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE CONTINUING EASTERLY ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE, A DISTANCE OF 70.50 FEET TO THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF WASHINGTON STREET; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG THE SAID SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF WASHINGTON STREET; A DISTANCE OF 57.88 FEET TO THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF THE NORTHWESTERLY 49 FEET OF THE SOUTHEASTERLY 120 FEET OF SAID LOT 24, A DISTANCE OF 165 FEET, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF THE SOUTHWESTERLY LINE OF THE NORTHWESTERLY 49 FEET OF THE SOUTHEASTERLY 120 FEET OF THE NORTHWESTERLY 165 FEET OF SAID LOT 24, A DISTANCE OF 35 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY A DISTANCE OF 142.54 FEET, MORE OF LESS, TO A POINT OF BEGINNING, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS.Parcel ID Number: 13-06-128-026 / 13-06-128-026-0000Said property is commonly known as: 861 Washington Street, Woodstock, IL 60098, and which said mortgage was made by Gerardo

Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 2005R0067262 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending.NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said

to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise

the Circuit Court of McHenry County, Illinois on or before September 13, 2013, a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaintThis communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will beused for that purpose.JULIA M. BOCHNOWSKI #6301499Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP9191 BroadwayMerrillville, IN 46410(219) 769-1313I553656(Published in The Woodstock Independent August 14, 2013) L8748




conducting and transacting the business known as KO KONSULTING CORP.,located at 686 Regent Drive, Crystal Lake, IL 60014Dated August 7, 2013

/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent August 14, 2013) L8749




conducting and transacting the business known as KIDS CASH CANS, located at 2309 Fairview Lane, McHenry, IL 60051Dated August 7, 2013/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent August 14, 2013) L8750



FIRSTMERIT BANK, N.A. AS ASSIGNEE OF MIDWEST BANK AND TRUST COMPANYPlaintiff,-v.-RONALD J. WEIDNER AND MARK E. SCHILLER, et alDefendant12 CH 657NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 5, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on September 13, 2013, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:LOT 5 OF CATALPA COMMONS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AS DOCUMENT 2003R0156765 IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS.Commonly known as 11601 CATALPA LANE, Woodstock, IL 60098Property Index No. 13-16-176-005.The real estate is improved with a commercial property.The judgment amount was $2,562,183.86.Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by

to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser

wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the

will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders

all information.If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

TOM LOMBARDO, GINSBERG JACOBS LLC, 300 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2750, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 660-9611.THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIONOne South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALEYou can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.GINSBERG JACOBS LLC300 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2750Chicago, IL 60606(312) 660-9611Case Number: 12 CH 657TJSC#: 33-17716NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection

attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.I554669(Published in The Woodstock Independent August 14, 2013) L8755

PUBLIC NOTICES

26 THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTAug. 14-20, 2013 PUBLIC NOTICES

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY- SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOISWELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff,-v.-DAWN M. CELLI, EUGENE M. CELLI, HARRIS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A HARRIS TRUST AND SAVINGS

ASSOCIATION Defendants10 CH 1453NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosureand Sale entered in the above cause on March 21, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on August 21, 2013, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder,as set forth below,the following described real estate:Commonly known as 970 ESTANCIA LANE, Algonquin, IL 60102 Property Index No. 18-36-403-005. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25%

the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by

funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to

of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a

Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court

condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and

Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1120094 Case Number: 10 CH 1453 TJSC#: 33-16447I551203(Published in The Woodstock Independent July 31, 2013, August 7, 2013, August 14, 2013) L8720

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT


WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.Plaintiff,vs.ANTHONY J. SAHS; KRISTIN L. SAHS; ROSEMARIE SAHS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF KRISTIN L. SAHS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS;Defendants,11CH 1144NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 7, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on

Thursday, September 5, 2013, at the hour of

Lancaster, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property:P.I.N. 13-06-426-008.Commonly known as 426 NORTH HILL STREET, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098.The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unitother than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale

The property will NOT be open forinspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a

purchaser to a Deed to the premises after

For Information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and

Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1106389.INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

I551084(Published in The Woodstock Independent July 31, 2013, August 7, 2013, August 14, 2013)L8722


MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOISWELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff,-v.-LISA JAMESON, et al Defendants12 CH 02543NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 7, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on September 9, 2013, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1111 POND POINT ROAD, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098 Property Index No.13-16-303-012. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the

sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicialsale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculatedon residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in

twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to

of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a

of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court

condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For

P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL

60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527(630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-28219 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 12 CH02543 TJSC#: 33-14472 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are

a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.I547682(Published in The Woodstock Independent July 31, 2013, August 7, 2013, August 14, 2013) L8723



DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF THE RESIDENTIAL ASSET SECURITIZATION TRUST 2005-A8CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-H UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED JUNE 1, 2005,Plaintiff,vs.LAURETTE DELLINGER, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE LAURETTE M.DELLINGER DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED DECEMBER 4, 1995 AND KNOWN AS TRUST AGREEMENT NO. 250, NATIONAL CITY BANK,\Defendants,11CH 1739NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale enteredin the above entitled cause on January 9, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, September 5, 2013 at the hour of

Lancaster, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate:P.I.N. 13-07-177-057.Commonly known as 780 Tara Drive, Woodstock, IL 60098.The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unitother than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property

hours. No refunds.The property will NOT be open for inspection.Prospective bidders are

information.

of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North FranklinStreet, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125.INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

I551085(Published in The Woodstock Independent July 31, 2013, August 7, 2013, August 14, 2013) L8727



WELLS FARGO BANK N.A.Plaintiff,vs.LAURA WITLOX; THE TREES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORDCLAIMANTSDefendants,12 CH 2885NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAWPUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on June 6, 2013, IntercountyJudicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, September 12, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 a.m.

970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property:P.I.N. 08-32-406-059.Commonly known as 689 SILVER CREEK ROAD, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098.The improvement on the property consists of a multi-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the propertyonly.The purchaser may only obtain

possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.

refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount

Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed

For Information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5

Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1222782.INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES

444-1122I552421(Published in The Woodstock Independent August 7, 2013, August 14, 2013) L8736


MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOISTHE HARVARD STATE BANKPlaintiff,-v.-HOPE R. BALL, et alDefendant12 CH 01498NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 21, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on September 23, 2013, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 13105 CHARLES ROAD, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098 Property Index No 08-19-476-013;, Property Index No. 08-19-476-014;, Property Index No.08-19-476-018;, Property Index No. 08-20-300-003. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale

funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for AbandonedResidential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser

wire transfer, is due within twenty four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subjectproperty is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxeslevied against said real estate and is offeredfor sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale


that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court

condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER),YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For

P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630)

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all information.If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

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ing with area high school coach-es and generating interest for swimmers to join the program because of the benefits they will receive.

“Ultimately, club swimming is great for high school because

you only have 12 weeks in the high school season to train hard, and you don’t really have the time to further develop strokes or fine tune different things like you do with club swimming,” he said.

�e Dolphins program also is pursuing level 1 and 2 certifica-tion over the winter through the USA Swim Program’s Club Rec-ognition Program. �e certifica-tion will give the organization a better idea of where it currently

is and what it needs to do to im-prove according to Sweet.

�eobald, who is leading this effort, said the organization’s ultimate goal is to make better swimmers.

“We really want the team to

be more involved in the com-munity and more engaged with the school teams in the area,” �eobold said “[We want] to im-prove the quality of swimmers going into high school swim-ming in the area.”

SPORTS

Dolphins Continued from Page 28

27Aug. 14-20, 2013THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTSPORTS

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Marylee SteinweheSheila and Larry Hanson

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Also thanks to everyone whodonated at the park July 4

and toWoodstock Police Department

Woodstock Fire/Rescue DistrictDepartment of Public Works

Interested in joining theWoodstock Fireworks Committee?Call Jim Campion at 815-459-8440.

Woodstock’s 2013 Fourth of July Fireworks Display was

made possible due to donations of more than $6,000 from

businesses, individuals and groups and $5,740 in parking fees and collections July 4 at

Emricson Park.

the end of last season was cheerlead-

ing. Former Marian cross-country and

track coach Cas Creighton took the role

of vice president of cheer with the goal

of bringing structure.

“Last year, I noticed the cheer pro-

gram wasn’t getting the attention

needed, and I knew with coaching high

school sports and running the wres-

tling club that I would be able to get the

program going and get the numbers

back up,” Creighton said. “Structure

was really why I got on board. I had no

intentions of coaching.”

Her friend Angela Budnik is the head

cheer coach, and Creighton said she is

“very thankful to have her.”

Uniforms, poms and warm-up suits

were purchased for the 52 cheerlead-

ers, which is more than double last

year’s total.

Creighton said her objective is to

grow the program and to develop its

participants before they begin compe-

tition.

“�ere are a lot of girls that don’t

have any experience at all and at this

point we are not doing any competi-

tions,” Creighton said. “�at is some-

thing we want to get involved with the

next couple of years so people don’t

have to leave town to do that.”

Bychowski, who is a relative new-

comer to the group having been on

the board for two years, said “I’ve been

very impressed with the group. �ey’ve

had a ton of progress in the short time

they’ve been around. It’s a great pro-

gram. I’m very happy with it, and, be-

cause of that, I chose to become more

involved.”

Registration is still open for the flag

program, which is for children ages 5 to

7 and will start Saturday, Sept. 7.

For information on Woodstock

�under Youth Football and Cheer, visit

wtyfc.com.

ThunderContinued from Page 28

Dolphins send swimmers to state, take 36th

�e Woodstock Dolphins sent six

swimmers to the Illinois State Long

Course Age Group Championships

July 26 to 28 in Lincolnshire. �e Dol-

phins team placed 36th overall in the

team competition with 93 points – the

team’s best showing at a state competi-

tion.

�e Dolphins were led by Quinn

Cynor, who placed in the top eight in

all five of his events with two events in

which he placed second – the 100 me-

ter free and the 200 free. Lindsey Fer-

guson also placed in the top eight, tak-

ing home a medal in the 50 breast and

finishing in the top 16 in the 100 breast.

Other qualifying swimmers were Cole

Seeger in the 50 and 100 breast, Hailey

Hill in the 100 back, Autumn Zimmer-

man in the 200 free and Izzy Bavaro in

the 200 back.

Ferguson, Hill and Coyner advanced

to the Central Zones 14-and-under

Long Course Championship held Aug.

2 to 4 in Geneva, Ohio.

Hill competed in girls 13 to14 and fin-

ished 15th in the 100 back.

Ferguson competed in girls 11 to

12 and finished 12th in the 100 breast

and ninth in the 200 breast and the 50

breast.

Cynor competed in boys 10-and-

under and finished seventh in the 100

free, sixth in 50 fly, fifth in the 50 free

and the 200 free, eighth in the 200 IM

and third in the 100 fly. He was on the

200 free relay which finished second

and the 200 medley relay which fin-

ished fifth.

— Jay Schulz, The Independent

Woodstock Dolphins swim team members Quinn Cynor, left, Hailey Hill and Lindsey Ferguson participated in the Central Zones 14-and-under Long Course Champion-ships Aug. 2 to 4 in Geneva, Ohio. COURTESY PHOTO

Stahmer swims in Wisconsin state championships

Ashley Stahmer, Woodstock, a

member of the Lake Geneva Swim

Club, participated in the 12 and under

Wisconsin Long Course State Cham-

pionships July 26

to 28 in Brown

Deer, Wis.

Stahmer took

second place in

the 50-meter

free with a time

of 28.35 seconds,

missing the state

title by .03. She

took seventh in

the 400, fifth in

the 200 free and

19th in the 100

fly (1:17.45). Stahmer was part of the

200 freestyle relay team that finished

seventh and the 400 medley relay

that took 13th.

Stahmer competed with Team Wis-

consin at the Central Zones Champi-

onships Aug. 2 to 4 in Topeka, Kan.

Stahmer took seventh in the 100 free,

eighth in the 200 free, seventh in the

50 free and 13th in the 400 free. She

was on the 200 free relay team that

finished second, the 400 medley re-

lay team that finished third and the

400 free relay team that finished sec-

ond.

— Jay Schulz, The Independent

Ashley Stahmer


tackling form.

“Our main focus is safety,” By-

chowski said. “�at’s been a big deal in

all the football programs the past few

years. We’re very sensitive to concus-

sions and to heads-up tackling.”

WTYFC would like to be a feeder

program, but with two public high

schools it is a bit difficult since neither

team wants to share its playbook.

“We consider ourselves a feeder

program, but it is not official.” By-

chowski said. “We would like to work

more with the high schools. … Both

head coaches have met with us, and

they are more than willing to help

out, to offer guidance and send play-

ers out to help. It’s limited. �ey do

everything they can, and we have a

great relationship with both.”

“I would say the majority of our

kids do go to the public schools,”

Wirth said and noted most feed into

Creekside or Northwood middle

schools.

Wirth said the program has grown,

starting with a 125 participants six

years ago, adding he has been im-

pressed with the commitment of its

volunteers.

“I think what’s great about our pro-

gram is all our kids get to play,” Wirth

said. “�ey all have starting positions.

�e coaches we have are all dedicat-

ed. We still have some coaches and

board members that have been with

the program since the beginning. We

don’t have a lot of turnover and con-

tinuity is critical in a youth program.”

�e program has about 40 coaches

and several other volunteers.

Cheerleading gets overhaulA part of WYTFC needing help at

Sports

Jay Zinnen works on his line technique during practice Aug. 6 with coach John Miller looking on. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KEN FARVER

In its sixth season, more than 200 kids are part of Woodstock Thunder football and cheer

Please see Thunder, Page 27

By JAY SCHULZThe Independent

Practice is under way at the Emric-

son Park for the Woodstock �under

Youth Football and Cheer program,

which is in its sixth season. More than

200 children and numerous coaches

and volunteers are busy preparing

for league play which begins Satur-

day, Aug. 31.

League secretary Mike Wirth, who

has been with WTYFC since it was

founded in 2008, said the league had

a couple of objectives when it started.

“When we started, our goal was to

have another program in town be-

sides St. Mary,” Wirth said. “WNHS

had just opened up, and we wanted to

be a feeder program for both schools.

We felt there was a need, that people

wanted something a bit different

from St. Mary.”

WTYFC is part of �e Chicagoland

Youth Football League which has

teams in 37 cities. �e league has six

levels - flag, bantamweight, feath-

erweight, middleweight, lightweight

and heavyweight. �ere are 145 play-

ers in WTYFC this year, not including

flag, and 52 in the cheer program.

�e focus of the league, according

to vice president of media relations

Brian Bychowski is safety and fun.

“[�e league] is geared toward be-

ing safe and fun,” Bychowski said.

“Everybody is competitive and ev-

erybody wants to win, but the days of

telling a kid to man up, get back out

there and deal with it are long gone.

It’s very important we have a safe and

fun program.”

Bychowski noted the league fol-

lows USA Football program guide-

lines for heads-up tackling with all

coaches receiving training on correct

Tackle program moves the chains

Members of the Woodstock Thunder practice line drills during a practice Aug. 6. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KEN FARVER

By JAY SCHULZThe Independent

Even after celebrating its 50th anni-

versary this summer, the Woodstock

Dolphins swim program decided it

could continue to get better. To that

end, the program has hired its first full-

time head coach in Mike Kavanaugh.

“We have been, over the last several

years, looking at the quality of coach-

ing and really wanting to give all the

kids on the team the ability to reach

their full potential, and we felt by hav-

ing a full-time coach in place that was

completely dedicated to the team we

would be able to step up that level of

coaching,” said Dolphins board mem-

ber Cindy �eobald.

Kavanaugh has coached for 10 years

in Wisconsin and Illinois. He attended

high school in Wisconsin and college at

the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

After college, he moved the Chicago-

land area and coached the Mundelein

Mustangs for more than three years.

�is past year he coached in Beloit, Wis.

“We’re really excited about having

coach Mike on the team,” said new Dol-

phins president Bob Sweet. “He brings a

lot of experience and talent to the team.

He really seems to have the best inter-

est of the team at heart. I think the kids

are really going to enjoy having him on

the team bringing a new perspective.”

“He seems like a great guy, very

motivated – dedicated to swimming,

dedicated to kids, dedicated to im-

provement,” �eobald said. “He’s really

interested in developing himself pro-

fessionally, so he can provide the best-

quality training to the team.”

�e opportunity to hire a full-time

coach came when previous head coach

Bill Stanton left the program in April.

“With [Stanton’s] departure, we were

able to see the difference between what

a full-time coach can bring and what a

part-time coach can bring to the team,”

�eobald said.

�eobald said Kavanaugh “will be

responsible for everything on the wet

side of the business” and the board of

directors “will still be managing the dry

side.”

�e Dolphins program, which raises

funds through membership dues, the

Firecracker swim-a-thon and swim

meets like the annual Splashtastic in

December at Woodstock North High

School, have plans to increase their

fundraising efforts.

“We have plans to do additional fun-

draising throughout the year, and we

will be looking for corporate sponsors,”

�eobald said.

Kavanaugh, who lives in Round Lake,

swam in high school but did not swim

in college because of a shoulder injury.

“It opened the door to coaching for

me,” Kavanaugh said. “It was a real

blessing in disguise.”

Kavanaugh said he already has some

goals in mind for the Dolphins.

“I like to dream big always,” he said.

“I initially envision a team that really

loves swimming, that’s very active in

the community and really wants to get

better. My real long-term goal is for the

team to be producing state-level swim-

mers on a regular basis and also start to

enter the national circuit.”

Kavanaugh said he plans on work-

Dolphins hire full-time coach

Please see Dolphins, Page 26

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