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1Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2014THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENT

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ENTERTAINMENT

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Opera House to host tribute series in February

MARKETPLACE

Wondertucky Distillery takes a shine to Woodstock

COMMUNITY

Woodstock Willie’s ancestor starred in ‘Groundhog Day’

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OBITUARIES 5

OPINION 6

EDUCATION 8

A & E 9

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O B I T U A R I E S E N D Q U O T ECOMMUNITY 17

CALENDAR 20

CLASSIFIEDS 21

PUBLIC NOTICES 23

SPORTS 28

Barbara Ann Svenningsen, Crystal LakeLeonard D. “Dude” O’Leary, WoodstockLorna Mae Stull, WoodstockLeonard D. Sosinski, Woodstock

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— Paul Meyer, Page 8

PRO SNOW

City considers sponsoring summer festivalBy KATELYN STANEK

The Independent

A new summertime entertainment event could come to Woodstock if plans

between the city and organizers of the Gavers Community Cancer Foundation Barndance move forward.

�e proposal for a city-sponsored, multiday event to coincide with the

popular cancer fundraiser was discussed at the City Council’s Jan. 21 meeting. Plans are still in the preliminary stages but could include concerts, food vendors, activities for children and an

outdoor movie screening, according to Mayor Brian Sager. �e event would echo similar summertime festivals in nearby towns, such as McHenry’s Fiesta Days or Harvard’s Milk Days.

“It’s about community identity,” Sager said.

Please see Festival, Page 3

Frank Ullrich, a member of the Lakers/Sno-Bugs snowmobile club, enjoys this winter’s abundant snow. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KEN FARVER

City’s capital improvement plan prepped

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CIP list grows longer,more expensive

By LISA KUCHARSKIThe Independent

With a long to-do list and a tight budget, the Woodstock City Council must wade through the city’s new 264-page, five-year capital improvement plan to decide which requested projects will make the cut this fiscal year, and which will have to wait.

�e council discussed the updated CIP for fiscal years 2014-15 through 2018-19 at its meeting Jan. 22.

“I’ve always called it the city’s Christmas list because it lists, pretty much, all of the things that we might need or want,” City Manager Roscoe Stelford said. “It also helps us prioritize those things that we need to fund first and foremost and what are the things

Snowmobiling clubs take advantage of ‘a capital W’ winter

By SANDY KUCHARSKIThe Independent

After several unseasonably mild winters with below-average snowfall and sporadic thaws, area snowmobilers finally have something to smile about.

“�is year we have winter with a capital ‘W’,” said Jim Ponstein, president of the Woodstock Snowmobile Club. “Nobody can remember a winter where we’ve had snow on the ground for this long. In this economy, to spend a couple of tanks of gas to drive up to northern Wisconsin gets pretty expensive. It’s nice to ride

around here locally.”Although he admitted he may be

prejudiced, he said, “I think we’ve got the best snowmobiling in the state of Illinois, and I think we rival some spots in Wisconsin, too.”

All the local trails connect with a larger network to practically anywhere there’s snow. Ponstein is aware of people who have ridden from McHenry County to Lake Superior and back.

�e Woodstock Snowmobile Club is one of several organized groups of snowmobile enthusiasts in the county that make up the McHenry County Snowmobile Association. �e Illinois Association of Snowmobile Clubs is the parent organization over the regional clubs.

Considered the backbone of the sport, local clubs are responsible for obtaining permission from private landowners for trails, and they also mark and groom

trails. �e Woodstock club alone is responsible for about 35 miles of trails from Woodstock to the state line near Hebron, and also connecting with Marengo and Harvard.

“It’s quite a chore,” said Ponstein, to mark and maintain the trails with a membership of only about 20 families. About 90 percent of the trails in Woodstock are on private farmland. “We have to get permission from the owners, wait for the crops to come out and then we have to take the signs and hand mark it all.”

George �ompson, Wonder Lake, is a member of Lakers/Sno-Bugs, another regional club. �e Wonder Lake-based club is responsible for about 40 miles of trails. “I hope people not in the clubs appreciate it,” he said.

“Unfortunately, some people think

Please see CIP, Page 2

Please see Snowmobile, Page 2

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

The city’s CIP includes more than 100 proposals. Here are some of its largest or most immediate projects:

More than $1 million in street resurfacing

Replacement of the roof on the Old Courthouse

Construction of the pedway on Main Street

Phase II of the Opera House stage lighting project

Purchase of new police cars Water main improvements

Local snowmobilers are celebrating this season's bumper crop of the white stuff

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Fire victims seek sense of homeAfter a fire destroyed his rural Woodstock home, Ron Boss says he’s grateful for his community’s support

By SANDY KUCHARSKIThe Independent

A little over a month after a fire

destroyed his home in rural Woodstock, Ron Boss said his life is still pretty chaotic.

A fire in the early morning hours of Dec. 12, 2013, resulted in the total loss of Boss’ single-family home at 16706 Garden Valley Road. He was the only one home at the time of the fire, and he escaped without injury. However, he lost pets and the structure that was home to himself and his three children.

“Life is getting better, but it’s still a big, big struggle,” Boss said. “I didn’t have an identity for three weeks; every document, every record, social security card, birth certificates, everything was gone.” �e fact that it was the holiday season made the task of trying to re-establish his life even more of a challenge.

Looking at his situation with his two young daughters and his grown son, he remembered thinking, “In our own minds, it was like OK, what are we now? We’re pretty much homeless.”

Boss returns to what’s left of his former home most days to pick through the ruins, but he can only spend a couple of hours there before he’s overwhelmed by

emotions. �e house was declared a total loss.

�e family has a temporary residence about two miles from the house they lost. Boss said they are hoping to start rebuilding in the next six to eight months, as soon as his insurance company settles. He is encouraged that he now has a sense of home for his family.

“�ey say with time, things get better, and that’s the truth. Every day is better.”

Immediately following the fire, the family received donations of essentials such as clothes, blankets and towels, as well as monetary assistance from a fund set up at a local bank. But as a carpenter who is currently unemployed because of the weather, it became apparent that he also needed to reach out to the food pantry for assistance.

“I was always brought up not to ask [for help],” he said. “I’m the kind of person who gives to other people who need help, so it’s been hard for me to swallow my pride and accept help.”

His daughters share his values. A couple of weeks prior to the fire, they boxed up their extra books and toys with the intention of donating them to a hospital, woman’s shelter and some day care centers, but they never got the chance to deliver them. Boss said, “When I took my daughters back [to the house], the first thing out of their mouth was, ‘Now we don’t even have anything to give to anyone else.’ �at was tough.”

Boss expressed heartfelt appreciation for the fire departments who worked to battle the blaze, especially given the extreme cold that night; and also his sincere thanks to everyone who has helped them in any manner.

“With all the friends, family, strangers … knowing that when they got down on their knees at night and said a prayer, we were in their thoughts, that’s big.”

A bank account has been set up at Prairie Community Bank, 800 W. Grant Highway, Marengo, in care of Ron Boss, to collect donations for the family.

that we may just have to wait to fund.” �e annual update is compiled by city

department heads who put together lists detailing requested projects and expenditures. �is year, 113 projects totaling $52,611,400 made the list. Stelford said the capital outlay budgeted for fiscal year 2013-14 is $3,088,900.

“We have seen an expansion in the number of project requests … which is pretty much the message delivered every year,” Stelford said. “As prices tend to go up, capital improvements have to wait.”

When staff members submit their project requests, they rank them from most immediate — “A” — to least urgent, or “D” projects. �e City Council will

review the packet and can approve the prioritization or reprioritize the projects at a later meeting.

Stelford said of the 113 projects listed in the five-year plan, 46 are scheduled for completion, at some level, in this fiscal year. Of the five-year plan, he said some of the biggest projects are: replacing the roof on the Old Courthouse; purchasing new police cars; construction of the pedway on Main Street; and a $1-million street resurfacing project, the second consecutive year that sum has been spent on street work.

�e capital improvement plan is available to view at City Hall and the Woodstock Public Library or can be downloaded at www.woodstockil.gov.

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Snowmobile Continued from Page 1

they can ride wherever it’s white,” said Ponstein, making the point that education is key to enjoying the sport. Snowmobile clubs are responsible for facilitating annual safety classes for new riders, especially youth.

Both clubs have seen a steady decline in membership, citing the poor snow conditions of recent winters as a contributing factor and a decline in youth members as another.

“Our demographics are getting older,” said �ompson. “You just don’t see kids outside playing as much anymore.”

Ponstein compared snowmobiling to bowling, which has also experienced a drop in popularity among young people. He said, “Kids have so many things they can do these days, a limited sport like snowmobiling is not as popular as it used to be.”

To be able to ride a snowmobile in

the state of Illinois, the sled must be registered with the Department of Natural Resources and the owner must have liability insurance. A portion of the registration dollars go back to the local clubs for signage and trail grooming. Ponstein expressed concern that the state is no longer sending out renewal notices, resulting in a lot of forgotten or late registrations, thus reducing funds for local associations.

�e trails are open to anyone with a properly registered machine; however, local club membership is strongly encouraged. Snowmobiling is a very social sport, and belonging to a club is a way to meet people with similar interests.

“I don’t like sitting around inside in the winter. It’s a great way to get out and enjoy the outdoors,” said Ponstein.

For local trail conditions, call 815-334-SNOW.

3Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2014THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTNEWS

After closed-door meeting, Amati situation unchanged for nowCity attorney: Decision on sergeant could come within a month

By KATELYN STANEKThe Independent

A decision by the Woodstock City Council on how to proceed with the handling of an embattled police sergeant could come soon, according to the city’s attorney, but for now,

the situation remains the same.A closed-door executive

session held as part of the council’s Jan. 21 meeting pertained to Sgt. Charles “Chip” Amati, city attorney Richard Flood said. �e session lasted more than two hours.

“We had an executive session, and they considered their options with regards to this personnel issue,” Flood said. “Matters are under consideration, but … no decision has been made.”

Flood would not comment on the plans discussed by the council but said Amati’s employment with the Woodstock Police Department currently remains unchanged. He said further action could come “within the next month.”

Amati came under public scrutiny in November, when the Chicago Tribune revealed he had been the subject of a state police investigation into allegations he sent a 12-year-old girl a text message asking

her to send him “sexy pictures.” �e investigation also alleged Amati had misused a police database to run an illegal background check on the girl’s mother.

No criminal charges were filed against the sergeant, but he was suspended for 30 days without pay by the city’s Board of Police and Fire Commissioners, which acted on the recommendation of the city. �e punishment prompted outcry from residents and

activists who inundated City Hall with phone calls and emails and packed into the council chambers during a December meeting to demand Amati be fired. During that meeting, council members indicated they would explore ways to enact further sanctions against the veteran sergeant.

Flood said he had been in discussions with Amati’s attorney, Jim Harrison. Harrison did not respond to requests for comment.

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�e annual Barndance, held in July, typically attracts crowds of about 2,500 who gather under a tent in Emricson Park for food, music, dancing and a live auction.

“�e tent is out there. �at expense is there,” said Sager. “So why can’t we go ahead and try to take advantage of that?”

Under the early proposal, city-sponsored festivities would bookend the Barndance event. Gavers Community Cancer Foundation would be permitted to operate an alcohol concession throughout the entire festival, which would allow the nonprofit to collect additional fundraising revenue. Foundation President Steve Gavers said he is enthusiastic about the plans.

“I keep saying [let’s] bring the people back to the city,” said Gavers. “We have a beautiful park out there, so let’s use it to our utmost. Have fun. �at’s what summer’s all about.”

Councilwoman Julie Dillon said she had some concerns about the timing of the event, citing a summer already packed with festivals and activities.

“I guess I’m not 100 percent behind it yet,” she said. “If there are funds available to benefit the community, I’d really like to see the pool stay open longer.”

Financing for the festival — costs for which have not yet been estimated — could come from video gaming taxes collected by the city, Sager said, although that remains uncertain.

Also up for debate is the event’s name. “Believe it or not, one of the biggest

holdups right now is what are we going to call this event or celebration?” Sager said.

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IN BRIEF

Last chance to nominate community servants for Buschkopf Award

Friday, Jan. 31, is the deadline to sub-mit nominations for the annual Harold Buschkopf Community Service Award, presented each year by the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

The award, named in honor of the late prominent Woodstock businessman, rec-ognizes an individual each year for distin-guished community service.

Candidates may be nominated by any-one aware of his or her contributions. All nominations will remain confidential, but must be submitted on an official form which may be obtained from the Chamber of Commerce & Industry, 815-338-2436 or online at woodstockilchamber.com

FISH STORIES

Fisherman Chris Woerner eyes the competition during the Wonder Lake Sportsman Club’s annual ice fishing derby Jan. 26 on Wonder Lake. Temperatures reached the 30s that day but quickly plummeted by Monday, when wind chills returned to 40 below zero. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KEN FARVER

Man charged with failure to register as a sex offender

A 47-year-old man was arrested

by the Woodstock Police Depart-

ment Jan. 20, charged with failure to

register as a sex offender.

Stephan D. Dolan was last regis-

tered as a sexual predator with the

McHenry Police Department, but a

statement from the Woodstock Po-

lice Department said WPD was no-

tified by officers in McHenry that

Dolan was instead living in a Wood-

stock motel.

Police said Dolan was a registered

guest at the Super 8 Motel, 1220 Da-

vis Road, where he had been stay-

ing for eight days. He was taken into

custody by Woodstock detectives.

Dolan was charged with one count

of unlawful failure to register as a

sexual offender and transported to

the McHenry County Adult Correc-

tional Facility.

According to state law, people re-

quired to register as sexual offend-

ers must do so within three days

upon taking up residence in a town.

— Katelyn Stanek, The Independent

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WHS renovates to make way for bigger weight roomEmpty classrooms allowed for renovation of fitness center


As the Woodstock High School

physical education department strengthened its programs, so many students and athletes had poured into the weight room it was bursting at the seams. �ough administration and staff were excited to see such a surge of interest, they needed to find a way to expand the facilities.

With generous funding from the Backers Club, Freund Masonry Ltd punched a 16-foot hole in a wall during Christmas break, opening up the weight room to the adjoining corner classroom as a cardio area.

“As a school of 900-some-odd now, we have a few more classrooms that are available,” said WHS athletic director Glen Wilson.

Even when WHS was a school of 2,000 plus students, Wilson said the discussion had been on the table about expanding the weight room to include the corner room, which had previously served as a meeting place for physical education classes. However, he said the practicality of the project did not present itself until

the student population decreased. With new paint, the attached cardio

room, open-flow layout and the recent additions of new equipment, Wilson said the room is beginning to mimic the feel and function of a collegiate-level weight room. He said several student and staff volunteers made the project possible. �e P.E. department purchased new equipment and is funding the installation of new rubber flooring, part of which was installed the weekend of Jan. 17.

“I’m looking forward to seeing our student-athletes make the most out of this because they’re part of the reason that it happened,” Wilson said. “By getting in the fitness center and signing up for strength and conditioning class, they were telling us, ‘we’re interested in this,’ so we needed to find a place to fit them.”

Matt Prill, P.E. department chair and strength and conditioning coach, said the addition of a cross-fit-inspired functional trainer will allow up to nine people to utilize the rack at once to

perform a variety of movements and exercises. New rubber bumper plates will save the floors when weights are being lifted. Overall, he said the new equipment and space will allow more students to work out safely at the same time.

“�e kids have that sense of pride in the room,” Prill said. “�ey want to take care of it. ...�ey are pumped. �ey want to be in here. Kids have been talking about the room, and it has sparked a lot of interest in what we’re doing up here. During school, before school and after, it just seems like it’s something that everyone is interested in and wants to be a part of.”

Wilson said the new room is “amplifying the spirit to get fit,” and it is more common to see teachers and staff using the facility now.

“It’s just a classroom, but it just seems so much bigger,” Wilson said.

To contribute or donate to the weight room expansion project, call the Woodstock Athletic Office 815-338-4370.

IN BRIEF

D-200 Foundation to hold dinner fundraiser

Tickets are available for the Woodstock School District 200 Education Foundation’s annual banquet and auction at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1, at Donley’s Village Hall Banquets, 8512 S. Union Road, Union. The event will include dinner, a cash bar, live and silent auctions, a reverse raffle

and the presentation of the annual D-200 Foundation Award of Excellence.

The ticket price is $50 per person and can be purchased at the D-200 district of-fice, 227 W. Judd St., or online at www.d200edfoundation.org.

Reverse raffle tickets also are available for $100 each; only 100 will be sold.

In addition, the foundation is currently accepting donations of items to be auc-tioned, ranging from big-ticket items to gift baskets.


Barbara Ann SvenningsenBarbara Ann Svenningsen, 59, Crystal

Lake, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014. She was born Sept. 22, 1954, in Elgin to Al-bert and Mary (Buzas) Svenningsen.

She was active with the Pioneer Center in McHenry for many years and learned how to live, independently. She loved the music of the 50s, The Wizard of Oz (where she identified with the Wicked Witch of the West), and Halloween. She was an avid crafter and card player. She was an advocate for people with handi-caps and disabilities. After her death, she was a donor for Gift of Hope.

Survivors include her uncle, John (Nell) Buzas, several relatives and close friends.

She was preceded in death by her par-ents; a sister, Linda Svenningsen; and a brother, George Svenningsen.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 31, at the First United Methodist Church, 201 W. South St., Woodstock.

Memorials can be made in Barbara’s name to Pioneer Center, 4001 Dayton St., McHenry, IL 60050.

Leonard D. ‘Dude’ O’LearyLeonard D. “Dude” O’Leary, 92, Wood-

stock, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, at The Golden Years of Walworth, Wal-worth, Wis.

He was born Aug. 20, 1921, in Maren-go to Daniel and Mary (Kanaly) O’Leary.

On June 15, 1946, he married Char-lene Krohn.

He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving for 37 months during World War II. He was a partner of the O’Leary Construction Company, and was a life member of the Woodstock Moose Lodge.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years; two sons, Timothy (Carolyn) O’Leary, Woodstock, and Michael (Debra) O’Leary, Woodstock; a daughter, Tina (Mike McE-voy) O’Leary, Crystal Lake; six grandchil-dren; five great-grandchildren; a brother, James O’Leary; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his par-ents; a daughter, Linda O’Leary; and four brothers.

Visitation and the funeral mass were Jan. 22 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Woodstock. Interment was private in Cal-vary Cemetery, Woodstock. Military hon-ors were presented by Woodstock VFW Post 5040.

Memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 11 S. La Salle St., Suite 1800, Chicago, IL 60603.

Arrangement were made by Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home.

Lorna Mae StullLorna Mae Stull, 85, Woodstock, died

Monday, Jan. 20, 2014.She was born Nov. 21, 1928, to Nicho-

las St. Clair and Mae (Davidge) Tennant in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

On Nov. 29, 1952, she married Gary George Stull Sr.

Her children, grandchildren and great-

grandchildren were her love and her life. She also loved reading and watching sports on TV, but most of all, she loved watching and rooting for her grandchil-dren and their friends as they competed in football, basketball and baseball. She was known by the players and fans as “Mom,” “Grandma,” “Grandma Thunder” and “Grandma Darling.” She could be seen and heard cheering from the bleach-ers or sidelines at every game. She genu-inely loved everyone she met, and she left a smile everywhere she went.

Survivors include three children, Gary George (Stephanie) Stull Jr., Gail (Bill) Darling and Dee Stull; grandchildren, Kyle Stull, Bryce Stull, Billy Darling, Kristy Darling and Cade Darling; and four great-grandchildren, Lyvia Stull, Gavyn Stull, Macey Stull and Conner Stull.

She was preceded in death by her par-ents and her loving husband.

Visitation and a celebration of life were held at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home. All other services were private.

Memorials can be made to the Ameri-can Diabetes Association in memory of Gary G. Stull Sr.

Leonard D. SosinskiLeonard D. Sosinski, 98, Woodstock,

died Monday, Jan. 20, 2014, in the arms of his children at Centegra Hospital- Woodstock.

He was born Oct. 10, 1915, in Bron-son, Mich.

On Feb. 6, 1943, he married his soul mate, Marie Francis Bonacci.

A devoted husband, father and grand-father, he served in the U.S. Navy dur-ing World War II from 1942 to 1945. A hero in the eyes of his family as well as his country, he was honored in 2013 for his service as a Pearl Harbor first-responder.

After the war, he studied nursing and worked as a nurse anesthetist at Northern Illinois Medical Center, McHenry, until he retired in 1980 at age 65.

He was an avid gardener and turned his hobby into his livelihood after his re-tirement when he moved from Wildwood to a home he built for his wife in Wood-stock. There he planted an orchard and grew produce and pumpkins. He was an avid Catholic and served as a Eucharis-tic minister at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Hartland. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, Ottawa. He was devoted to his faith and his family all of his life.

Survivors include 11 children, Christine (Robert) Lane, Michael (Cindy) Sosinski, Rose (Dale) Magness, Mary (Mark) Full-er, Leonard (Jan) Sosinski, Dr. Elizabeth (Val Podkowirow) Sosinski, Daniel Sos-inski, Jean Ann Doyle, Elaine (Michael) Brya, Carol (Mark) Bitto and William So-sinski; 29 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

The visitation was held Jan. 23 at Just-en’s Wonder Lake Funeral Home, Won-der Lake.

The funeral was Jan. 24 at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Hartland.

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POLICE BLOTTER

Deana L. Lawrence, 41, 636 N. Madi-son St., Woodstock, was arrested Jan. 9 in the 2200 block of southbound Eastwood Drive on an outstanding warrant from the McHenry County Sheriff’s office for violation of an order of protection and two outstand-ing warrants from DuPage County for forg-ery and violation of an order of protection. Lawrence was turned over to the McHenry County Sheriff’s office. Bond and court date are to be set.

Jessica M. Dudek, 26, 908 Pleasant St., Woodstock, was charged Jan. 16 at Pleasant and Amsterdam streets with viola-tion of an order of protection, two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled sub-

stance and obstructing identification. Dudek was turned over to the McHenry County Sheriff’s office. Bond and court date are to be set.

Frank Alejandro Hernandez, 23, 504 N. Madison St., Woodstock, was charged Jan. 17 with possession of cannabis and no lamps on a bicycle in the 200 block of First Street. Hernandez was turned over to the McHenry County Sheriff’s office. Bond was set at $120. Court date was set for Feb. 13.

Juan Ponce, 36, 612 Oak St., Wood-stock, was charged Jan. 18 with driving without a driver’s license and no headlights when required at South and Throop streets. Ponce posted $150 bond. Court date was

set for Feb. 13. Lynn Marie Mortensen, 50, 726 S. Jef-

ferson St., Woodstock, was arrested Jan. 18 on an outstanding warrant from the McHenry County Sheriff’s office for failure to appear. Mortensen posted $2,000 bond. Court date was set for Feb. 10.

James Nathan Corsiglia, 32, 1842 Powers Road, Woodstock, was charged Jan. 18 with driving under the influence, expired registration, improper light and uninsured mo-tor vehicle at Route 120 and Hickman Lane. Corsiglia posted his driver’s license and $100 bond. Court date was set for Feb. 6.

Andrew Kyle Torres, 30, 739 Wash-ington St., Woodstock, was arrested Jan.

19 at 514 Highland Ave. on an outstanding warrant from Pratt County, Kansas, for failure to appear on a drug paraphernalia charge. Torres was turned over to the McHenry Coun-ty Sheriff’s office. Bond was set at $5,000. Court date is to be set.

Iliana A. Navarro, 31, 960 Pleasant St., Woodstock, was charged Jan. 19 with driving without a driver’s license and no headlights at 200 W. Washington St. Na-varro posted $150 bond. Court date was set for Feb. 13.

Any charges are merely accusations, and de-fendants or suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Average gas price

$3.41 /GAL.

Reflects average price of regular unleaded gasoline at Woodstock gas stations the morning of Jan. 27.

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STREET SMARTS

The city of Woodstock is using less rock salt for melting snow and ice to preserve its limited resources, especially on side streets. Drive slowly and carefully, as there may be more snow and ice on the roads than in previous months.

IN BRIEF

Two charged in heroin bustTwo people were arrested on drug

charges Jan. 27 at a residence in the 12000 block of Rogers Road in unincor-porated Woodstock.

Philip J. Motroni, 33, 12308 Rog-ers Road, Woodstock, and Amanda C. Graves, 26, 114 Woodland Court, Unit 29, Carpentersville, were charged by the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office in con-nection with heroin and drug parapherna-lia allegedly recovered in Motroni’s home. According to a statement from the sheriff’s office, authorities were acting on a tip they received that the accused were in posses-

sion of heroin.Motron was charged with unlawful pos-

session of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and un-lawful possession of hypodermic syringe and needle. He is being held on $10,000 bond.

Graves was charged with unlawful pos-session of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and un-lawful possession of hypodermic syringe and needle. She is be held on a $20,000 bond.

Their court dates were set for Jan. 30. The sheriff’s office estimates the street

value of the narcotics seized in this investi-gation to be approximately $100.

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THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENT

Woodstock, IL 1987

THE EDITORIAL BOARDCheryl Wormley John C. TrioneKatelyn Stanek Jay SchulzLisa KucharskiSandy Kucharski

An open letter to

Woodstock WillieDear Sir,

You are no doubt unaware of the winter that has plagued Woodstock and much of this country for the past few months, having hibernated — as any intelligent creature would — through most of it. As such, we feel it our duty to help you better understand the perilous conditions through which we less evolved animals have lived.

Four million pounds: �at was the estimate — made several weeks ago, mind you — of the amount of road salt that has encrusted the city’s streets since the beginning of this appalling season. Four million rust-inducing, plant-killing, vile, costly pounds of salt needed to permeate the sheets of ice that have made driving in a straight line more of an abstract theory than a concrete task.

Negative 20 degrees: �at was the approximate temperature in Woodstock Jan. 6 and again Jan. 27 and 28, when wind chills were a preposterous 40 to 50 degrees below zero. School was twice canceled for two consecutive days, car batteries were useful only as doorstops, house pets dared not tread beyond the threshold in even the most dire of circumstances. �e above-freeze teases sprinkled about in January felt like pool weather. But then, as quickly as they arrived, those balmy days disappeared, replaced again with single-digit temperatures — a fate almost crueler than if they had not come at all.

Forty-five inches: �at’s the approximate amount of snowfall the region has received this winter, a tally that is growing, it seems, nearly every day. �at’s 45 inches shoveled from driveways and sidewalks, scraped from windshields and blown from our neighbors’ yards into our own as we look on helplessly.

Six more weeks: Don’t even think about it.

Kind regards,

�e Woodstock Independent

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A chance to cut some government glut

Good news for voters in Evanston Township. At the March 18, 2014 primary election citizens will have a township referendum on the ballot, a big step in the elimination of government glut in Illinois and lowering property owners’ tax bills.

Senate Bill 1585 allows Evanston Township voters to abolish their township. �e bill, sponsored by state Sen. Daniel Biss, clarified state law as to whether Evanston voters could dissolve the township. It also, clearly,

spells out the steps to turn over township services and property, and the time frame, if Evanston Township voters choose to eliminate the township.

Evanston Township residents in an advisory referendum, in 2012, voted in favor of abolishing it by more than a 2-to-l margin, and Biss’ legislation allows them to put a binding referendum on the ballot.

Senate Bill 1585 had opposition. It was objected to by Township Officials of Illinois. TOI has a membership that exceeds 11,000. TOI Executive Director Bryan Smith wrote in an April 2013 township alert, “We must not let this bill pass.” Is township

government such a weak government that it’s afraid to face voters at the ballot box?

Illinois has 7,000 governments, 2,100 more than any other state. For tax relief, Illinois needs to eliminate its excessive governments; doing away with townships should be at the top of the list. All of township services can be absorbed by county or municipal governments at lower cost and with more efficiencies.

Evanston voters, the state of Illinois is relying on you. Don’t let us down; abolish Evanston Township!

Bob Anderson,Wonder Lake

FOR YOUR INFORMATION Local health and human service providers have created a survey to give McHenry County residents the opportunity “to improve the quality of life in their communities.”

The survey asks questions about living and working in McHenry County, including questions about public transportation, jobs, safe neighborhoods and health care issues. The results will identify trends and help guide communities in how best to plan for meeting needs and preparing for future growth.

You can complete the survey anonymously by visiting the depart-ment of health’s webpage www.mcdh.info. The survey is available until Saturday, Feb. 15.

This week’s cartoon marks the 1,000th drawn by longtime Wood-stock Independent cartoonist Jim Pearson, who was also a Wood-stock High School art teacher for many years. We think It’s fitting that it contains his famous groundhog icon, a cartoon he created for Groundhog Days that has become part of the event’s familiar emblem. Thank you, Jim, for your years of service to The Indepen-dent and to Woodstock.

INDE THOUGHT

QUOTABLE “No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.”

— Hal Borland


My husband, Jim, and I celebrated our 45th wedding anniversary with a weeklong trip to Colorado with stays in Steamboat Springs and Denver. Our days were enriched by sharing them with friends: Peter and Patty Anderson, former Woodstock folks and now living in Derry, N.H.; Jim and Janine Weith, Woodstock; Jeremy, Danielle and Colette Weith, Milwaukee; Rod and Doris Henderson, from our growing-up years in Illinois but now living in Johnstown, Colo., and Sarah Peasley, who grew up in Woodstock and is now living in Denver.

In Steamboat, we skied and relaxed with the Andersons and Weiths on the slopes of Mt. Werner. In Denver, we enjoyed the Western National Stock Show with the Hendersons and caught up over Sunday brunch with Sarah.

I’m writing this on the flight back to O’Hare and the pilot just announced we are flying at 35,000 feet. As I write, I am thinking about the attitude boosts I enjoyed at higher altitudes this week.

Altitude experience: Coming off the lifts and skiing the ridges of Mt.

Werner at 10,000 feet provided inspiring vistas: snow-covered Rocky Mountain peaks along the horizon, tree-covered foothills at a distance and open-ranchland valleys below.

Attitude boost: I am/we are blessed to live in the United States with its diverse natural splendor and accompanying resources. Few countries on this grand planet are so endowed. As the people of this vast land, we have benefited from the splendor and the resources and for that we should be grateful and optimistic.

Altitude experience: Riding in taxis in the Mile-High City, Denver, provided opportunities to talk with three drivers, each of whom was born in Africa and immigrated to the United States. �e first was born in Somalia

and sought peace in our country as a young man after his father was killed. Driver No. 1 was proud to “work hard” to support his family. He also was justly proud of being a U.S. citizen and of the accomplishments of his young daughter and son, who were excelling in school.

Driver No. 2 was born in East Africa. He was well informed about our country’s economy and politics. I asked him how he stayed so informed. “I listen to NPR,” he said. “And I read newspapers.” I asked what newspapers and he responded, “�e Denver Post, Boston Globe and Washington Post.” Curious, I asked if he read the print editions or online. “Both,” he responded. He, too, had become a citizen.

Driver No. 3 was born in Nigeria and had come to the U.S. as a young man to go to college. He had completed two degrees and worked as a consultant. He said driving a taxi was “a change – something to try.” Also a U.S. citizen, he spoke with admiration about our country’s Founding Fathers but he

was frustrated by the lack of vision of today’s elected national leadership. He shared the joy he felt when he visited San Francisco and witnessed the diversity of peoples. “So many peoples, so many cultures. It is good,” he said, adding he believes it is important to hold fast to one’s cultural heritage while embracing the tenets that ensure freedom of religion and opportunity.

Attitude boost: �ankfully, the U.S is a land of opportunity for education, employment and citizenship. Immigrants exemplify a spirit, determination and joy that we who are descendants of immigrants of an earlier time would do well to emulate.

So, I had the opportunity to elevate my attitude at some higher elevations this past week. �e challenge is to find ways to do the same without leaving home. It’s a matter of seeing the beauty in our surroundings and valuing the contributions of our fellow citizens.

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Altitudes elevate attitudes» COLUMN

Declarations

CherylWormley

Cold weather doesn’t mean we’re

not in trouble

For those thinking this winter is surely a sign that global warming is a hoax, let me pop that balloon.

�e Upper Midwest is unusually cold and snowy right now, but it is the only part of the Northern Hemisphere not seeing warmer than average temperatures this winter.

�e year 2013 was the fourth warmest on record in the Northern Hemisphere. Additionally, the average temperature last year was a half-degree warmer than the 30-year average temperature.

�e planet’s climate is changing. On average, it is getting warmer, but because Earth is a very large and complex system, the effects of warming are not happening in a uniform way. Rather, the planet is seeing more extreme weather events: Super Storm Sandy; polar vortex over the Midwest; record drought in California.

Let’s review the difference between weather and climate.

Weather is what happens day to day in a given area – rainy, sunny, cloudy, windy, warm, cold.

Climate is the average of weather events over many years in a given region. Having one very cold and snowy winter does not mean the local climate is now colder and snowier – unless the trend continues for many years.

Earlier, I discussed how people, plants and animals acclimate by temporarily adjusting their habits or systems to manage seasonal changes.

In contrast, adaptation in a species occurs over generations through a process known as natural selection, or “survival of the fittest.”

Natural selection happens when the genes of individuals who have traits that allow them to survive longer and breed more successfully become dominant in the overall population. Eventually, the vast majority of individuals born will have those same characteristics.

In a way, weather is to climate change

as acclimatization is to adaptation – the first is a short-term change observed on a frequent basis, while the second happens over many years and results in fundamental changes.

Adaptation works for species as long as their environment is relatively stable or if environmental changes happen gradually over generations. If the environment changes so rapidly that there is not time for natural selection to occur, the species may die off.

And this is why climate change will pose a challenge for many species. Some plants and animals are already adapted to thrive in a wide variety of climates, but most are not. �ere will be winners and losers as some species will adapt well and others will be unable to survive.

Consider trees. �ere are three oaks in my yard that are more than 200 years old. �e climate has been fairly constant during those 200 years. How will those trees manage as the climate changes? Are there genes deep within their DNA that will allow them to adapt as needed to whatever the changes may be: more frequent drought? increased rainfall? shorter winters? warmer summers?

No one can say exactly how the climate will change in any given part of the world – we can only collect data and track changing trends as they arise. Sadly, that will not help the species who lose the

evolutionary lottery that climate change will bring.

February events include: A free Bioneers speaker series will

be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays, Feb. 11 and 18 at McHenry County College. �e 11th will feature a panel of experts discussing growth of hydroponic and aquaponic food production. On the 18th, Amy Coff-man Philips will talk about adaptation in nature as climate changes.

From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday Feb. 17, �e Land Conservancy will hold an Oak Rescue at the Van Maren woods northwest of Woodstock. �e site is located on Lembcke Road about a mile west of Highway 14.

At 6 p.m. �ursday, Feb. 20, tune in to Harvard Community Radio (1610AM or www.harvardcommunityradio.com) for “Speaking of Nature,” my monthly radio program. �e topic will be birds, in honor of National Bird-Feeding Month.

From 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, the Wildflower Preservation and Propagation Committee will hold its Natural Landscaping Seminar at MCC. �e welcoming speaker will be Dr. Doug Tallamy, author of “Bringing Nature Home.” Registration information can be found at www.thewppc.org.

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The Nature of Things

LisaHaderlein

Lisa Haderlein is the executive director of The Land Conservancy.


EducationD-200 hosts forums with superintendent finalists

By ELIZABETH HARMON and KATELYN STANEK

The Independent

Public forums for each of the three final

candidates for the superintendent’s posi-

tion at Woodstock School District 200

were held last week at Woodstock North

High School.

Each candidate was given his own fo-

rum to meet district staff, faculty and

members of the community. �e events

included a reception, a brief statement

from each candidate and a question-and-

answer session. Prior to the forums, the

candidates participated in school tours

and interviews with board members. �e

forums saw average attendances of about

100 people at each.

�e three candidates were selected from

a field of six through initial interviews

conducted by the school board earlier this

month.

“�ese are all very strong candidates,”

said school board president Paul Meyer.

“In interviews we could see that all had

done their homework. �ey know District

200, our programs and what we’ve done.

It’s part of the reason they’ve applied, be-

cause they know this is a good district.”

Meyer said the forums provided insight

into an important aspect of the superin-

tendent’s job — interacting with the public.

“I want to see how the candidates re-

spond to the public and how the public

reacts to the candidates. I want to hear

what questions the public has,” he said.

“�e person will be here for a long time,

and [I] want to make sure they address

the issues that people feel are most im-

portant.”

Attendees included district employees

and members of the community.

Al Wilson of Woodstock said he was es-

pecially interested in hearing what each

candidate would do during his first 90

days as superintendent. Wilson also

was interested in the concerns of others

in the community.

“I’m interested in seeing what goes on

question-wise,” Wilson said.

Chantel Madson, executive director

of the Challenger Learning Center for

Science & Technology, was encouraged

to attend by several retired teachers

who work at the Challenger Center.

“To me, it’s important that they find

someone with a strong interest in

STEM (science, technology, engineer-

ing, math),” Madson said.

Diana Bird, a former member of the

Harvard District 50 school board, came

because she was interested in the dis-

trict’s superintendent search process.

“I heard about the forums and

thought this was an interesting way to

do it,” Bird said.

Superintendent candidates answer questions about money, curriculum

Questions at the forums ranged from

focusing on the state’s budget crisis to

technology in classrooms to working

standardized-testing requirements into

curriculums.

Tuesday’s forum featured Mike

Moan, who currently serves as chief ac-

ademic officer in Huntley District 158. A

Woodstock native and Woodstock High

School graduate, Moan has worked in

middle and high schools. In Huntley,

he has been involved in the rollout of

1-to-1 technology (which provides a

computer device to each student), col-

lege-style scheduling for high school

students and the introduction of the

Project Lead the Way Biomedical Acad-

emy. He said he would like to explore

these ideas for Woodstock.

On Wednesday, the district wel-

comed Michael Popp of Indian Prairie

Community Unit School District 204,

which includes Aurora and Naperville.

A former English teacher, Popp cur-

rently serves as executive director for

kindergarten through 12th grade. Like

District 200, Indian Prairie has a num-

ber of Latino students, and Popp spoke

about the importance of reaching out

to the Spanish-speaking community in

Woodstock. He also stressed the impor-

tance of meeting student achievement

benchmarks though implementing cur-

riculum changes involving teaching

fewer individual concepts at each grade

level while going into greater depth

about each of them.

Iowan Jeff Schwiebert, who is cur-

rently the superintendent of the North

Scott Community School District in El-

dridge, Iowa, was introduced at �urs-

day’s forum. Schwiebert had been a so-

cial studies teacher before becoming an

administrator. He expressed concern

about state funding for schools in Illi-

nois but cited the district’s existing fund

balance as sign of good fiscal manage-

ment. Schwiebert also stressed the im-

portance of helping students achieve

standardized test benchmarks through

an emphasis on core concepts.

�e district expects to choose its next

superintendent no later than early Feb-

ruary, after board members make a site

visit to the top candidate’s home dis-

trict and the candidate has indicated he

will accept the position. He will take the

position July 1, following the official re-

tirement of current Superintendent El-

lyn Wrzeski June 30.

Education foundation to honor Campion

Woodstock's Jim Campion will re-

ceive the fourth annual District 200

Education Foundation Award of Excel-

lence at the Groundhog Day Dinner and

Auction Saturday, Feb. 1.

Campion is a former foundation

board chairman and member of the

fundraising committee, having retired

from the board in 2009. He still volun-

teers, managing the organization's re-

verse raffle. Campion is a 41-year resi-

dent of Woodstock and twice worked

on citizen referendum committees for

Woodstock School District 200. He is

a partner in the law firm of Campion,

Curran, Lamb and Cunabaugh.

Past winners of the foundation's

Award of Excellence are retired teacher

Harlow “Bud” Swarthout, former Dis-

trict 200 Community Service Director

Barb Banker and longtime educator Bill

Schuette.

— Katelyn Stanek, The Independent

COLLEGE CURRENTS

Meyer makes St. Olaf dean’s listPhil Meyer, Woodstock, was named to

St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn., fall 2013 dean’s list.

Nutter earns bachelor’s degreeRyan Nutter, Wonder Lake, recently grad-

uated from University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point. He earned a Bachelor of Science de-gree in wildlife ecology.

Beattie named to University of NH dean’s list

Elise Beattie, Woodstock, was named to the University of New Hampshire, Durham, N.H., fall 2013 dean’s list.

Marquette University announces fall dean’s list

The following students from Woodstock were named to the Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis., fall 2013 dean’s list: Jy-ron Aparri, Wyatt Meyer, Meghan O’Leary, Martin Chakkalamuri, Olivia Morrissey, Jessica Doyle and Nathaniel Hams. Also named were Marina Besserud and Stepha-nie Carran, Wonder Lake; and Elisa Kersten, Bull Valley.

Coltrane-Reeb earns degreeKelsey Breanne Coltrane-Reeb, Wood-

stock, recently graduated from Western Illinois University, Macomb. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in zoology.

9Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2014THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTEDUCATION


Aspiring engineers from Woodstock North High School and Northwood Mid-dle School teamed up Jan. 14 to develop innovative solutions to assists students with disabilities. �e students created prototypes and 3D models and presented their ideas to their peers during a day of hands-on application designed to spark interest in the high school’s engineering program – Project Lead �e Way.

“We wanted to make them more aware of adaptive technology and the concerns of needs of students out there,” said Ja-son Huber, PLTW instructor at WNHS.

Huber said the students used wheel-chairs and crutches, examined pros-thetics and donned special glasses that simulated impaired vision. �en, they tried to complete various activities to experience the burdens of immobil-ity and the difficulty of navigating with sight limitations.

“In the whole process, we wanted them to think about how they would make those things better so it would help peo-ple in society.”

Huber said the idea behind the engi-neering day was to provide the middle school students with real-life situations in which to utilize their engineering skills and principles and to develop interest in the general field. Most of the visiting students had been enrolled in Challenge Corps – an advanced program for gifted students – and had been studying robot-ics and other fundamentals of engineer-ing. Huber said the engineering day was strategically scheduled the day before Northwood’s eighth-grade orientation at WNHS to make the program top-of-mind and encourage students to enroll in the PLTW courses.

PLTW is a national online curriculum facilitated by a certified teacher and fo-cused on developing young engineers. More than 5,000 schools around the U.S. teach the curriculum, which recent-ly expanded its reach from high school and middle school to include beginning courses from kindergarten through fifth grade.

“�ere’s a lot of push for engineering around the U.S.,” Huber said. “�e whole goal [of PLTW] is that each class is like an umbrella for different types of careers in engineering.”

Following a well-ordered course schedule, high school students prog-ress through the courses each year and receive college credit at more than 50 universities and secondary institutes.

�ey also will earn $ 3 , 0 0 0 s c h o l -a r s h i p s from par-ticipating universi-ties to-ward each complet-ed course, and some c o l l e g e s even of-fer free doctoral degrees for students who complete their bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Huber said a recent WHS graduate was awarded about $95,000 by an engineer-ing school.

Challenge Corps coordinator Gigi Carl-son said of the 17 Northwood students who went to WNHS for the engineering experience, 12 enrolled in the PLTW in-troductory courses for their freshman year, which is more than double the number of students that signed up the previous year. In a male-dominated field, Carlson said she even had three girls sign up for engineering.

“�is connection with Project Lead the Way is so fascinating to them because they see that development in their own program and how it then applies in high school to how it then applies in real life,” she said. “�at’s key to them.”

Carlson said Woodstock School Dis-trict 200 students have the opportunity to begin experiencing engineering prin-ciples in fourth grade through Challenge Corps. She said the students start with robotics, learning everything from its history to designing, programming and building functional robots. Once they’re in middle school, Challenge Corps stu-dents compete on teams at FIRST LEGO League competitions. �ey build and program an autonomous robot using LEGO MINDSTORMS technology and develop unique and innovative solutions to problems. Each year, the competition has a theme based on a real-world need.

�is year, Northwood will advance two teams to the state tournament Feb. 8 in Arlington Heights.

“It’s an amazing event. It’s just incred-ible,” Carlson said. “Six-hundred kids all with like purpose and robots.”

PLTW is also offered at Woodstock High School, and Creekside Middle School students participate in Challenge Corps, too.

Robotics lead the way to careers in engineering

“In the whole process, we wanted them to think about how they would make those things better so it would help people in society.”

— Jason Huber, WNHS teacher


A & EDo you dig the music of the 1970s?


For three weekends in February, the

Woodstock Opera House will be alive with

music from the grooviest era with tribute

performances to the Rolling Stones, Joe

Cocker and John Denver.

�e fifth annual Opera House Tribute

Series will kick off Saturday, Feb. 8, with

�e Glimmer Twins, a tribute to the Roll-

ing Stones, with Mick Jagger and Keith

Richards look-alikes and lead vocalists

Keith Call and Bernie Bollendorf.

Saturday, Feb. 15 will bring back classics

by Joe Cocker performed by returning

tribute artist Alan Kaye with Mad Dogs &

Americans.

Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 22 and 23,

Tom Becker will take audiences to the

Colorado Rockies with his tribute to John

Denver.

Series producer Michael Stanard has

brought 15 different tribute acts to the Op-

era House since the program’s start. He

first became hooked on the tribute circuit

in 2009 when he recreated “Woodstock” at

Galt Airport, Greenwood, with nine tribute

performances for the music festival’s 40th

anniversary.

Stanard said he and his wife, Joeleen,

decided it would be fun for Woodstock

and the Opera House to host an annual

tribute series.

“�is is not new music. �is is all music

that’s 40 years old,” Stanard said. “But it’s

important to me because it’s music from

my time. Joeleen and I, we picked the mu-

sic that we like and we just have to trust

that other people will like it.”

�is year, Stanard said he’s excited to fill

the Opera House with audiences to sing

along to �e Rolling Stones, Joe Cocker

and John Denver tributes.

The Glimmer Twins - Rolling Stones Tribute

Portraying the younger years of the

Rolling Stones, �e Glimmer Twins Keith

Call and Bernie Bollendorf perform as

lead vocalists Mick Jagger and Keith Rich-

ards. �e duo sports a natural rock look

with iconic long hair, and the band wears

classic rock attire. Guitarist Mike Rubino

said the band, from the Philadelphia area,

started in 2009, combining members of

other bands to recreate the sound and

look of the Stones.

“We just enjoy playing for the audience

and giving them a reminder, kind of a his-

tory lesson or a look back in time of what

rock and roll was then,” Rubino said.

Alan Kaye with Mad Dogs & Ameri-cans - Joe Cocker Tribute

Starting as a standup comedian opening

act for Joe Cocker in the ’70s, Alan Kaye

had the opportunity to study the singer’s

performances and music. His first tribute

Alan Kaye returns to the Opera House to perform with Mad Dogs & Americans Feb. 15 as a Joe Cocker tribute act for the 5th An-nual Tribute Series. COURTESY PHOTO

act, however, was performing in Las Vegas

as Ozzy Osbourne. When the Osbourne

Family TV show stopped airing, Kaye went

for Cocker, with encouragement from his

friends. Since the tie-dye shirt, bell-bot-

tom jeans and fake beard were not con-

vincing enough, Kaye grew out his own

beard, shaved down his hair, put on weight

and even had a bit of a gap put in between

his front teeth to look like the singer. Able

to perfectly imitate the artist in voice and

appearance, Kaye began touring as a trib-

ute and said he was frequently, but mistak-

enly, identified as Cocker.

“�e true package and the true test for a

tribute artist for me is, if I go watch them

and I forget that I’m watching a tribute

act,” Kaye said.

Kaye said he and his band are looking

forward to performing in Woodstock for

the third time – twice at the Opera House

and as the headliner at the Woodstock an-

niversary in 2009.

“A lot of people will say to you, ‘I don’t

know who Joe Cocker is.’ �en you say,

‘You Are So Beautiful to Me,’ ‘With a Little

Help From My Friends,’ … that’s Joe Cocker.”

Tom Becker - John Denver TributeA native of Glen Ellyn, Tom Becker said

he is excited to head back to the Chica-

goland area to perform as a John Denver

tribute. Performing Denver’s classic “Sun-

shine on My Shoulders,” Becker said he

hopes to bring some warmth to the Opera

House during the cold winter.

“�e weather will certainly be cool and

chilly, but that will make for a good Rocky

Mountain High because people think of

his music more in those months when it’s

cold and crisp,” he said.

Becker started his music performing

career in the late ’70s, when he joined the

folk group New Christy Minstrels, a group

he discovered Denver had looked to be a

part of. Feeling a connection to Denver

and his music, Becker began performing

as a Denver tribute artist about five years

ago to keep the artist’s songs and spirit

alive.

OPERA HOUSE TRIBUTE SERIES

The Glimmer Twins (Rolling Stones)8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8Alan Kaye (Joe Cocker)8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15Tom Becker (John Denver)8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 22 and 23Where: Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St.Tickets: $38 single tickets, $70 two shows, $90 three shows, $100 four showsPhone: 815-338-5300

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TonyCasalino

A tribute to the music

Many paths lead to the same desti-

nation. �at’s been proven dozens of

times in this column as I have featured

people who have made contributions

to the Woodstock Opera House. Often

people find their way here early in life

(myself included) and never leave, but

some arrive here later in life and find

it to be the home they always wanted.

Michael Stanard is one of the latter.

Michael, a graphic designer and

owner of One Zero Charlie, and his

wife, Joeleen, head

One Zero Charlie

Productions, which is

bringing a program

of tribute performers

to the Opera House

in February. Michael

grew up in LaSalle-

Peru, just across the

river from Illinois’

Starved Rock State

Park. He got a degree

in visual communica-

tions from NIU and

lived and worked for 20 years in and

around Evanston.

In 1999, a business venture brought

him to Galt Airport near Woodstock,

and he found the sense of community

that he lost when he left LaSalle-Peru.

He quickly moved his family here and

brought his design business with him.

A few years later, Joeleen suggested

that the Greenwood property would

be a wonderful place for an outdoor

concert to celebrate the 40th an-

niversary of the 1969 festival in that

other Woodstock out east. While not

a performer himself, Michael has a

deep-seated love for the music he

(and many of us) grew up listening to.

Michael believes “the music lives

on even after the artists who origi-

nally created that music are gone.”

Enter the “tribute” band. Michael and

Joeleen researched and found some

of the best tribute bands to re-create

the outdoor festival at Galt Airport. In

July 2009 the two-day event fea-

tured groups doing tributes to Jimi

Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Santana, Joe

Cocker and several other performers.

Outdoor performances are risky

operations; performers and produc-

ers are at the mercy of Mother Na-

ture. So, for the past four years, One

Zero Charlie Productions has brought

a series of tribute concerts to the

Opera House stage each winter, and

next month the tradition will con-

tinue with concerts featuring tributes

to �e Rolling Stones, Joe Cocker and

John Denver. “�ese are very talented

performers,” Michael told me. “Often

these tribute performers are as good

if not better than the original.”

It’s clear to me that Michael has a

love affair going on with our commu-

nity. He has volunteered his time and

talents to help local groups in brand-

ing and graphic design. He recently

designed the logo and other projects

for Woodstock Celebrates Inc., and

his business website includes im-

ages of his adopted home. Woodstock

couldn’t ask for a more passionate

advocate than Michael. Just ask him

what he thinks of his new hometown,

and you’ll see firsthand the love he

has for the heart of McHenry County.

Coming soon to the Opera House �e Opera House presents

Switchback Feb. 1.

One Zero Charlie presents a

Tribute to the Rolling Stones Feb. 8.


Tribute to Joe Cocker Feb. 15.

�e Fine Arts Association pres-

ents Richard Cahan and Michael Wil-

liams Feb. 20.


Tribute to John Denver Feb. 22-23.

For information and to purchase

tickets, call 815-338-5300 or visit

www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

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

The Opera House hosts a tribute to the Rolling Stones, Joe Cocker and John Denver as part of an annual series


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» MUSICWEDNESDAY JAM GROUPJan. 29, 1 to 4 p.m.Unity Spiritual Center of Woodstock 225 W. CalhounFree815-337-3534unitywoodstock.orgAcoustic musicians meet weekly to play music together. Everyone is welcome to attend to join in or to listen.

STAGE LEFTOVERSJan. 29, 7:30 p.m.Stage Left Café125 Van Buren St.Donationwoodstockoperahouse.comRich Prezioso, Joe Pesz, Brian Murphy, Laurel Palma, Pete Jonsson and Les Ur-ban will perform.

LIVE MUSIC AT EXPRESSLY LESLIE’SJan. 31, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Woodstock Square Mall110 Johnson St.815-338-2833FreeForgotten But Not Gone (Carol and John) will perform.

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKETFeb. 1, 9 a.m. to noonMcHenry County Farm Bureau1102 McConnell RoadFreewoodstockfarmersmarket.org9 a.m. - Cheryl and the Down Home Boys11 a.m. - Mark Hobbs

FIRST SATURDAY MUSICFeb. 1, 7 p.m.Unity Spiritual Center of Woodstock225 W. Calhoun St.$3 donation815-337-3534unitywoodstock.orgVisitors can participate in the open mic night or enjoy the show. Doors will open at 6:30.

SWITCHBACKFeb. 1, 8 p.m.Woodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St.$20815-338-5300The talented duo of Brian Fitzgerald and Martin McCormack play a unique blend of American roots and Celtic soul, with harmonies that have been compared to the Everly Brothers and Simon and Gar-funkel.

OPEN MIC NIGHTFeb. 14, 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.

» THEATER‘FAIRY TALE COURTROOM’Feb. 1, 7 p.m.Woodstock High School Auditorium501 W. South St.$10 adults, $5 students815-338-4370The audience plays the jury in this com-edy that shows the other side of several familiar fairy tales when the Big Bad Wolf and the Wicked Witch are brought to trial.

‘SYLVIA’Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 8, 7 p.m.Feb. 1, 8, 2 p.m.Woodstock High School Black Box Theatre501 W. South St.$10 adults, $5 students815-338-4370“Sylvia” is a modern, romantic comedy about a couple dealing with the unknowns of middle age, career changes and a stray dog.

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

‘GROUNDHOG DAY’ MOVIE SHOWINGFeb. 1, 10 a.m.Feb. 2, 8 and 10 a.m.FreeView the classic movie in the actual theater featured in the movie.

‘LABOR DAY’ Kate Winslet (“Titanic”) plays a young mother who gives a suspicious stranger, played by Josh Brolin (“No Country for Old Men”), a ride that could change the life of her family. “Labor Day” is directed by Jason Reitman (“Thank You For Smok-ing”) and also stars Tobey Maquire (“Spi-der-Man”), Clark Gregg (“The Avengers”) and James Van Der Beek (“Varsity Blues”). RATED PG-13, 111 MINUTES

‘I, FRANKENSTEIN’Frankenstein’s monster, played by Aaron Eckhart (“Thank You for Smoking”), finds himself in the middle of a centuries-old war between immortal clans. “I, Frankenstein” is directed by Stuart Beattie (“Tomorrow, When the War Began”) and also stars Bill Nighy (“Love, Actually”), Jai Courtney (“A Good Day to Die Hard”), Miranda Otto (“War of the Worlds”) and Yvonne Stra-hovski (“Chuck”). RATED PG-13, 93 MINUTES

‘RIDE ALONG’A security guard, played by Kevin Hart (“Grudge Match”), joins his future brother-in-law, played by Ice Cube (“Boyz N the

Hood”), for a ride-along to prove he is wor-thy to marry his sister. “Ride Along” is di-rected by Tim Story (“Fantastic Four”) and also stars John Leguizamo (“Spawn”), Bruce McGill (“Cinderella Man”) and Tom Waite (“Jarhead”). RATED R, 94 MINUTES

‘THE NUT JOB’A squirrel and his friends plan to rob Mau-ry’s Nut Store in order to survive the winter. “The Nut Job” is directed by first-time direc-tor Peter Lepeniotis and stars the voices of Will Arnett, Brendon Fraser, Liam Neeson, Katherine Heigl, Maya Rudolph, Jeff Dun-ham and Gabriel Iglesias. RATED PG, 85 MINUTES

‘THAT AWKWARD MOMENT’Three best friends try to understand where

their dating relationships are going. “That Awkward Moment” is the directorial debut of Tom Gormican and stars Zac Efron (“17 Again”), Michael B. Jordan (“Fruitvale Sta-tion”) and Miles Teller (“The Spectacular Now”). RATED R, 138 MINUTES

‘LONE SURVIVOR’Directed by Peter Berg (“Hancock”), and star-ring Mark Wahlberg (“The Perfect Storm”), Taylor Kitsch (“Friday Night Lights”) and Emi-lie Hirsch (“Kindred: The Embraced”), “Lone Survivor” is a true story based on the failed June 28, 2005, Operation Red Wings mis-sion, in which four members of SEAL Team 10 were tasked with capturing or killing no-torious Taliban leader Ahmad Shahd.RATED R, 121 MINUTES

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There’s a wonderful world around us. Full of fascinating places. Interesting people. Amazing cultures. Important challenges. But sadly, our kids are not getting the chance to learn about their world. When surveys show that half of America’s youth cannot locate India or Iraq on a map, then we have to wonder what they do know about their world. That’s why we created MyWonderfulWorld.org. It’s part of a free National Geographic-led campaign to give your kids the power of global knowledge. Go there today and help them succeed tomorrow. Start with our free parent and teacher action kits. And let your kids begin the adventure of a lifetime.

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No one likes change. Most of us fight

change with a ferocity as deep as a

mother protecting her young. I some-

times wonder if our annual Groundhog

Days celebration has become a victim

to that mentality.

Bill Murray’s

character in the

movie “Groundhog

Day” came face-to-

face with nothing

changing. Every

single day was

pre-scripted and re-

played with preci-

sion and exactitude

day after day after

day. He found life

boring and predict-

able ... with a result-

ing loss of passion

for living that day.

First off, let’s be clear ... I think that

the Groundhog Days Committee does a

wonderful job with the annual continu-

ation of the 1992 filming of the movie.

�ere is a whole week full of activities

planned ... many are free ... and the

committee has done a great job of part-

nering with local charities and commu-

nity organizations to put on these other

events. It’s the same activities year

after year and that is kind of the point.

�e volunteers on this committee do

a wonderful job every year. It’s a fun

event for everyone in Woodstock.

My real concern for the success of

Groundhog Days is on the actual day

of the prognostication. Our historic

Square plays host to hundreds, if not

thousands, of people on that day. �e

Christmas lighting is the only event to

draw more people at one time.

Yet for the most part, there isn’t

much of a welcome on the Square from

Woodstock businesses.

To be fair, there are some businesses

that are open that early, but many

downtown businesses do not plan an

early open time on February 2nd to

accommodate and welcome those that

make the trek. �is year’s celebration

fell on a Sunday, when most stores

are closed on the Square. But gener-

ally, there is a muted response from

the businesses to the activities on the

morning of February 2.

Business owners on the Square

have told me that they used to open

especially for the prognostication, but

didn’t see a return on the investment.

�e common story was that the people

who come to the Square come for the

prognostication and don’t come into

the shops. Most likely they didn’t see

a spike in sales that convinced them

that the hassle and expense of opening

early on that day was worth it.

My guess is that metric is the wrong

metric for measuring success. Maybe

individual stores being open is not as

important as visitors seeing every busi-

ness open with their lights on ready to

welcome them on a cold morning.

So what do you think? Could the

Groundhog Days Committee use

the support of the businesses on the

Square to create a more welcoming

environment on Feb. 2? I’m interested

in your thoughts.

Groundhog Days need not be

‘Groundhog Day’

» COLUMN

Minding YourBusiness

JohnTrione

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

Filed in the McHenry County Recorder’s Office Jan. 3 to 7:

Residence at 1024 Harrow Gate Drive, Woodstock, was sold by The Bank of New York Mellon, Richardson, Texas, to Alan and Sharon Briggs, Woodstock, for $196,200.

Residence at 816 S. Sharon Drive, Woodstock, was sold by James and Laura Kaepplinger, Carpentersville, to Michael Damal, Austin, Texas, for $155,000.

Residence at 7720 Beach Drive, Wonder Lake, was sold by Janice Schlott-man, Cypress, Texas, to ATG Trust Co., Buffalo Grove, for $75,500.

Residence at 635 Dane St., Wood-stock, was sold by Colleen O’Brien, Woodstock, to Emily Gay, Woodstock, for $167,000.

Residence at 822 N. Madison St., Woodstock, was sold by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Carrollton, Texas, to Tyler Webster, Woodstock, for $79,900.

Residence at 10513 Arabian Trail, Woodstock, was sold by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Carrollton, Texas, to Matthew Calhoun, Woodstock, for $185,000.

Residence at 8501 Burton Road, Wonder Lake, was sold by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Carrollton, Texas, to Ryszard Kopacz, Woodstock, for $40,000.

Residence at 355 Dean St., Wood-stock, was sold by Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, Coral Gables, Fla., to Kent Cooney, Woodstock, for $79,500.

Residence at 7104 Chippewa Drive, Wonder Lake, was sold by Federal Na-tional Mortgage Association, Dallas, Tex-as, to Danny Likoudis, Morton Grove, for $21,251.

Vacant lot at 7615 Beaver Road, Wonder Lake, was sold by John Zatilek, Freeport, to Jeremy Scheppa and Daniel Gonka, Wonder Lake, for $9,500.

Residence at 1708 Woodside Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Centex Homes, Schaumburg, to Benjamin Golden and Kimberly Wettstein, Woodstock, for $220,405.

Residence at 511 N. Eastwood Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Federal National Mortgage Association, Dallas, Texas, to Juan Garcia and Mayte Alcantar, Woodstock, for $46,000.

John C. Trione is general manager of The Woodstock Independent.

By KATELYN STANEKThe Independent

David Cunningham held a glass liquor

bottle he’d received from an Italian sup-

plier.

“�is costs six bucks. �at’s empty,

without a label,” he said. “Everything

costs money.”

It’s a lesson Cunningham, president of

Wondertucky Distillery & Bottling Inc.,

has been learning most of his life.

As Cunningham told it, he’s been inter-

ested in making alcohol since he was a

boy, when his knack for distilling moon-

shine in his mother’s pressure cooker

made him — a self-described “poor kid”

— something of a legend among his well-

to-do classmates.

As a teenager, he said, that talent even-

tually got him thrown out of his house.

But now, decades removed from the sci-

ence projects that taught him to make

ethanol and the closet where he hid his

first still, Cunningham is using his flair

for distillation and fermentation to en-

ter the legitimate marketplace, founding

McHenry County’s first legal distillery

in a small building on Lake Avenue in

Woodstock.

“I had a landscaping business that

wasn’t doing too well,” Cunningham

said. “Gas prices were really high. … And I

thought, ‘You know what, I know how to

make fuel.’ I tossed it around, did some

research online and found out whiskey’s

more profitable than fuel itself.”

Enter Wondertucky, a distillery that

takes its name from the cheeky moniker

for the Wonder Lake area and evokes

the spirit of old-fashioned Kentucky

moonshiners. Among other hard stuff,

the company’s custom equipment can

manufacture brandy, tequila, gin and

vodka. But for now, Wondertucky is dis-

tilling a traditional un-aged corn whis-

key that takes about three to seven days

to produce.

“It’s more science equipment than it is

hillbilly whiskey still,” Cunningham said.

�ere are only eight legal distilleries

in Illinois, but with liquor production

beginning to follow the example of mi-

crobreweries in the beer industry, Cun-

ningham said he expects that number

to rise. As with craft breweries, Wonder-

tucky uses local grains — Cunningham’s

are purchased at Woodstock Farm and

Lawn — and specializes in small-batch

production.

“We are artisans in the art of the flavor

of booze,” Cunningham said. “We take it

to the next level.”

Diane Donnelly, Wondertucky’s taste

lab technician, has been tending bar

since the 1970s. She will oversee tastings

when the company begins hosting pri-

vate events.

“I love this business,” said Donnelly.

“It’s fun … learning about all the different

elements [of whiskey]. I think this will be

just phenomenal.”

�e distillery has contracted with a

distributor and will see its product on

the shelves at area bars, liquor stores

and grocers within a few months. Won-

dertucky also will allow companies

to contract with the distillery to make

custom products sold under their own

labels, something Cunningham called

“pretty groundbreaking.”

But right now, Cunningham, who’s

busy pulling 17- to 20-hour workdays,

is toiling to get Wondertucky — itself an

unprecedented business — into full pro-

duction mode.

“We’re the first legal distillery in

McHenry County. We’re standing in it,”

Cunningham said. “It’s really kind of sur-

real.”

County’s first distillery takes a shine to Woodstock

Marketplace

David Cunningham looks over the still at Wondertucky Distillery & Bottling Inc. on Lake Avenue. Cunningham’s business is unique in McHenry County. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KATELYN STANEK

“We are artisans in the

— David Cunningham, Wondertucky Distillery

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CommunityBy LISA KUCHARSKI

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Although Bill Murray played the lead

in the movie Groundhog Day, one actor

in particular had a crucial role. Billed

as Punxsutawney Phil, Scooter stole

the show.

Trained by Chicago-native Bill Hoff-

mann (who will once again provide

Woodstock Willie for Groundhog

Days), Scooter played the primary

groundhog for the 1993 film with five

groundhog understudies. In his act-

ing, he smiled for the cameras at the

Groundhog Day prognostication and

even drove a truck with Murray, in-

spiring one of the movie’s most iconic

lines, “Don’t drive angry.”

Scooter’s rise to stardom began when

director Harold Ramis asked Hoff-

mann, owner of Animal Rentals in Chi-

cago, if he was familiar with ground-

hogs. Having trained a variety of exotic

animals for most of his life, but never

having worked with a groundhog, he

said yes. �rough connections in the

animal entertainment industry, Hoff-

mann found Scooter and brought him

to the Groundhog Day auditions.

“I had never trained a groundhog …

so I started,” Hoffmann said.

�e animal trainer said he has had

a history of behind-the-scenes work

with animal TV stars, first appearing

on national television 60 years ago

with his father Bernie Hoffmann. With

his father’s Chicago pet store, Animal

Kingdom, and training work, Bill Hoff-

mann grew up around all sorts of ani-

mals. He said his father was a trainer

for many early, live TV shows including

Super Circus and �e Pet Shop Show.

He also owned and trained the birds

that played Chelveston the Duck on

the Ray Rayner Show.

Bill Hoffmann opened his own busi-

ness, Animal Rentals, in 1978, and be-

gan touring the U.S. to colleges with his

exotic animals and Mindy the Monkey,

his animal ambassador. Hoffman’s por-

cupine, Pokey, recently starred in the

Illinois Lottery commercial featuring

rejected ticket ideas, like “Pick a Quill

Win a Mill,” and his dog Buddy just com-

pleted a shoot Jan. 23 for another lottery

commercial. But to date, he said Scooter

is his most famous animal on film.

When Scooter secured the lead,

Hoffmann found himself in a sup-

Scooter’s stardomporting role, literally holding up the

groundhog to the crowd during the

prognostication scene in the film.

“I would pick up the groundhog,

hold him up, Brian Doyle-Murray

would talk to him, make his speech

and it was fabulous,” Hoffmann said.

“We got to work out of Woodstock

for weeks and weeks on end.”

�ough he said he had a great time

with the movie, it was challenging

work to keep Scooter happy. He said

groundhogs have an attention span

of about 15 minutes and in film work,

it takes about 15 minutes just to set

the lighting for a scene. Six ground-

hogs were rotated in for different

scenes to give the hard-working ac-

tors a mental break, but one scene in

particular tested Scooter’s patience

and Bill Murray’s tolerance for buck-

toothed rodents.

Hoffmann said filming the pickup

truck scene – where Phil Connors

(Bill Murray) steals the groundhog,

drives off in Mayor Buster Green’s

truck and lets Punxsutawney Phil

take the wheel – was especially in-

teresting when handling the animal.

He said fellow trainer and ground-

hog wrangler Kim Miller had to lay

on the floor of the pickup and hold

Scooter up to the wheel to make it

look like he was driving.

“She spent two days in between

Bill Murray’s legs there holding up a

groundhog,” Hoffmann said.

With a walkie talkie, Miller would

radio in Scooter’s status to the direc-

tor. Hoffmann said during one take,

Miller told Ramis the groundhog was

getting crabby and was gnawing on

the steering wheel. Ramis told her to

wait a few minutes longer because he

was getting some really good takes

with Bill Murray feeding off of the

groundhog’s apparent anger.

“�en the groundhog tries to bite

Bill Murray,” Hoffmann said. “�e

car stopped. Bill Murray jumps out

of the car, is rolling on the ground

yelling ‘rabies! rabies!’ … Ramis

comes over and tells Kim, ‘Alright.

Next time I’ll rotate the groundhog.”

�ough Scooter didn’t draw blood,

Hoffmann said Bill Murray wasn’t

taking chances. He said the actor

bought a pair of shark wrangling

gloves to protect himself during

filming the following day.

To avoid having to work with

grumpy groundhogs on scenes that

required a lot of setup time, Hoff-

mann said the director needed to find a

stuffed one. However, he said it was dif-

ficult to find one because groundhogs

are rodents and not necessarily trophy

animals. But Hoffmann came up with

an unorthodox, yet effective solution.

“I spent probably four days driving

up and down Illinois backroads look-

ing for roadkill,” he said. “We would

stop and get out. I had a shovel and a

glove and would pick one up. ‘No, that’s

the wrong color.’ ‘�at’s been here too

long.’ … We finally found one that had

been recently killed, the color matched

and all that, and then raced it over to a

taxidermist and had it stuffed.”

Aside from the grim task of scout-

ing out roadkill, Hoffmann said he

really enjoyed working on the set for

Groundhog Day and was thrilled to

appear in the movie with Scooter on

the Gobbler’s Knob set in Woodstock’s

Park in the Square.

The real star of ‘Groundhog Day’ drives angry Challenger Center

by the numbersBy JANET DOVIDIO

The Independent

More than 250 school “missions” were

flown by students at Woodstock’s Chal-

lenger Center for Science and Technolo-

gy between September 2012 and August

2013, according to totals compiled for

the center’s publication “�e Commu-

nicator.”

In total, 6,966 students flew school

missions during that time period as part

of school curriculum trips or other spe-

cial events. �e students used the cen-

ter’s technology to emulate and learn

about NASA missions and projects. �e

missions included 16 Mars mission in-

volving 426 students. In addition, the

center welcomed 175 summer campers,

63 Scouts who earned space exploration

merit badges, 320 children and adults

who participated in family science nights

and 556 participants in other events, in-

cluding birthday parties.

News of recognitions and milestones can be sent to Janet Dovidio at [email protected].

HIGHLIGHT

IN BRIEF

Slavins to perform kids concert in Crystal Lake

Woodstock musicians Sean and Karen Slavin will be presenting an interactive per-formance for children and their parents at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1, at The Lis-tening Room at Lakeside Legacy Arts Park, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake.

The Slavins will play children’s favor-ites, geared toward infants to 10-year-olds. Tickets are free for babies who haven’t started walking, $5 for children and $10 for adults. For information, visit www.lakesidelegacy.org or call 815-455-8000.

Bill Hoffmann, owner of Animal Rentals in Chicago, holds Woodstock Willie, a descendant of Scooter, the star ground-hog in the movie “Groundhog Day.” COURTESY PHOTO

18 THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTJan. 29-Feb. 4, 2014 COMMUNITY

Parathas are flaky buttery flatbreads originating in India; pie crust is flaky, buttery short bread from the Western baking tradition. Despite their differ-ences in texture, and use, they contain the same ingredients.

Although baking is often represented as an exact science, it isn’t necessarily so. Most of the time, regardless of the rec-ipe, the final result is dependent on the texture/moisture content of the finished dough. Natural ingredients vary — this is why two people can follow the same recipe and get different results. For the best results, you need to adjust to differ-ences in the ingredients as you work.

Parathas have a flaky, chewy texture; pie crust is flaky but tender. �e recipe for these is almost exactly the same save for the amount of water. �e big differ-ence lies in how the dough is handled.

Parathas are a kneaded-dough prod-uct; water added to the flour is kneaded in, and as moisture reaches small pro-teins in the flour, gluten is formed, mak-ing the dough stretchy. �e better the mixing, the stretchier the dough ... pay attention! Learn the feel of dough. If it is

not pliable, it is neces-sary to knead in more water, and if it’s sticky, more flour. How much kneading is enough? You can bend prop-erly kneaded dough sharply in half and no tears will appear at the surface. Once the dough is kneaded sufficiently, it is rolled flat and melted butter is layered in. A pinch of yeast and a different layering method would make it Danish dough.

For pie crust, stretchiness equals toughness and is not desirable. �e dough is made and handled in such a way as to produce as little gluten as possible. Butter is incorporated into the dough as bits, and flakiness is formed by the bits of butter as the dough is rolled out. Sometimes low-protein flours are used to increase tenderness (less gluten can be formed). Water, which facilitates the chemical reaction that develops glu-ten, is kept to a minimum. With pie crust,

Why is a paratha not a pie crust?» COLUMN

the texture needs to be just pliable; both too wet and too dry result in tough dough. Incorporating the butter as layers by rolling and folding the dough would yield puff pastry.

Paratha/pie crust2 cups flour8 tablespoons butter1/2 teaspoon saltWater

For parathas: traditionally these are made with ghee (clarified butter) but soft butter will do. Ghee does make fry-ing the parathas easier. In either case, combine the flour and salt and cut in half of the butter. Add 3/4 cup water, stir until a dough forms, then knead for 10 to 15 minutes until dough is smooth and completely pliable (adjust water while kneading as discussed above).

Rest the dough for 30 minutes. Di-vide into eight pieces. Roll a piece into as large a circle as possible and spread with butter. Make a cut from edge to center, and roll dough into a cone (the point will be at the center). Squeeze the base of the cone to seal, and place it upright. Press it flat. �en roll the paratha into a circle again. Cook on a hot buttered griddle, turning several times until puffed and flaky (it helps to press the breads with your turner as they cook).

For pie crust: the butter needs to be cold and firm. Blend the flour and salt, cut in the butter until it is “gravelly” in appearance (about the size of peas), gently mix in 4 to 5 tablespoons of ice water until a dough can be formed. Squeeze into a ball, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm and rest the dough.

Roll, and use according to your pie recipe.

It is probably a dirty trick, but 4 tablespoons of vodka can be substi-tuted for 2 tablespoons of the water, resulting in a moister, easier-to-han-dle dough. It won’t be tough, because the alcohol does not support gluten formation, and the alcohol boils off as the pastry bakes. Some pie crust recipes add a little sugar to aid in browning or add flavor, treat this as optional.

Give me a handful of those!�ere is an important distinction

to be made between vitamins and nutrients. �at is: foods. Vitamins contribute to the body’s ability to use foods and are very important … but they aren’t food. You would starve to death with only vitamins and no foods.

Reader questionI have a recipe for mayonnaise that

includes raw eggs. Is it safe to use?Absolutely not. �e enteritidis

strain of salmonella is capable of in-fecting eggs through the chicken and so may appear in un-cracked eggs. For a close-to-homemade mayon-naise, start your recipe with 2 table-spoons of commercial mayonnaise to replace each egg; add acids first, oils last, and follow the recipe technique. Once enteritidis was known, I refor-mulated all my raw egg dressings.

Jame Thompson is a Woodstock chef who runs the cooking blog The Otterchef at www.theotterchef.com. Ask him a question at [email protected].

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IN BRIEF

District 200 to hold kindergarten registration fair Feb. 5 and 6

Woodstock School District 200 is holding its Kindergarten Registration Fair from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 5 and 6, for parents of children entering kindergarten in the fall at Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center, 2045 N. Seminary Ave.

Parents may register their child on ei-ther date. In addition, information will be provided about physicals and im-munizations, literacy and math curricu-lum, social skill curriculum, Kids Club and applying for a Woodstock Public Library card.

Parents interested in the kindergarten dual-language program also must at-tend one of the additional informational meetings to learn about available class options. Dual-language meetings will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 5, and 1:30 and 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6. The presentations will be in English and Spanish.

To be eligible to attend kindergarten during the 2014-2015 school year, children must be 5 years old on or be-fore Sept. 1. An original birth certifi-cate or certified copy is required at the time of registration. Proof of residence also is required, and a registration fee of $121 will be collected.

Program preference forms and reg-istration materials for District 200’s 2014-2015 kindergarten classes will be due no later than Thursday, Feb. 13.

For information, call Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center at 815-338-8883.

19Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2014THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTCOMMUNITY

FLASHBACKS

25 years ago P.O. Knuths, owned by Woodstock

residents Rob Knuth and Peggy Palmquist, purchased the Woodstock Square Mall.

Woodstock High School students pre-pared to present the musical “Grease” with Tadd Hooker playing Danny Zuko and Anne Johnsos playing Sandy Dumbrowski.

The Marian Central boys basketball team defeated Marengo 59-53 behind 17 points from Greg Rokus.

20 years ago Woodstock School District 200 an-

nounced it would be saving $112,000 be-cause 27 longtime teachers were retiring.

The Woodstock Music Theatre Compa-ny held auditions for the Cole Porter musical “Anything Goes.”

15 year ago St. Mary School third-grader Lucas

Goins was the winner of the Groundhog Days Drawing Contest.

The City Council decided to present referendums for a library expansion and new pool but to pass on a referendum for a park district.

Longtime WHS teacher and coach Jim

Patton coached his last home wrestling meet. Patton’s team garnered more than 400 wins in his 30 years of coaching.

The Marian Central girls basketball team defeated Wauconda 37-32 and Au-rora Central Catholic 40-29 to improve its record to 14-5.

10 years ago Plans for the Apple Creek Subdivision,

a 1,355-unit development, were reviewed by the Woodstock Plan Commission.

Woodstock contractor Steve Reed pur-chased a home for $1 on the 400 block of Washington Street that was scheduled for demolition to make room for a new pub-lic works building. The house was moved across the street.

Actor Stephen Tobolowsky, who played the character Ned Ryerson in the movie “Groundhog Day,” was named an honorary citizen during the annual Ground-hog Days celebration.

The WHS girls basketball team defeat-ed McHenry 47-38 behind 18 points from Jen Nichols.

5 years ago The City Council approved a proposal

to use land at Bates Park for a privately fund-ed 7,000-square-foot skatepark that would cost $325,000.

St. John’s Preschool, located at St. John’s Lutheran Church, celebrated its 25th anniversary.

Gavers Community Cancer Founda-tion awarded $355,000 to five organiza-tions that were leading the fight against cancer.

The WHS boys swim team finished third in the Woodstock Invitational with 385 points. Derek Busch placed first in the 100-yard freestyle and second in the 200 free-style.

1 year ago The City Council approved a Class

A-1 liquor license for the owners of a new bar to replace Odd Fellows at the Waverly, 224 Main St.

The City Council approved a Historic Preservation Commission recommendation to select 1905 as the period of significance for the Old Courthouse Building.

WHS science teacher Bill Donato was selected for a teacher exchange through Stanford University and the University of Go-thenberg in Sweden.

RELIGION NOTESCHRIST LIFE

Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday

EDEN BAPTIST

Worship: 3 p.m. Sunday (Spanish)

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST

Worship: 10 a.m. SundayTestimonal Service: 8 p.m.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

Worship: 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday

FIRST UNITED METHODIST

Worship: 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday

FREE METHODIST

Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sunday

GRACE FELLOWSHIP

GRACE LUTHERAN1300 Kishwaukee Valley Road 815-338-0554 Worship: 5 p.m. Saturday (casual); 8:30 a.m. (traditional), 10:45 a.m. (contemporary) Sunday

HERITAGE BAPTIST4609 Greenwood Road

Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday

MCHENRY COUNTY JEWISH CONGREGATION8617 Ridgefield Road, Crystal Lake815-455-1810Worship: 6:30 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. Saturday

REDEEMER LUTHERAN

Worship: 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday

RESURRECTION CATHOLIC2918 S. Country Club Road 815-338-7330Worship: 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. Sunday

ST. MARY CATHOLIC

Worship: 7:30 a.m. Monday through Saturday; 5 and 6:30 p.m. (Spanish) Saturday; 7:30, 9 and 10:30 a.m., noon (Spanish), 5 p.m. Sunday

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THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS


THE VINE


UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER


WOODSTOCK ASSEMBLY OF GOD

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

WOODSTOCK BIBLE

Worship: 9:30 a.m. SundaySunday school: 9:30 a.m. (3 years through fifth grade)

Sunday

20 THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTJan. 29-Feb. 4, 2014 COMMUNITY

Jan. 29to Feb. 7

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

29 | WEDNESDAY

STAGE LEFTOVERSStage Left Café125 Van Buren St.7:30 p.m.815-338-4212See The Entertainer, page 11.

30 | THURSDAY

WELCOMING THE GROUNDHOGWoodstock Opera House 121 W. Van Buren6 p.m.woodstockgroundhog.orgWoodstock Willie will make an ap-pearance on the balcony of the Opera House.

GROUNDHOG TRIVIAStage Left Café125 Van Buren6:30 p.m.woodstockgroundhog.orgAttendees will discuss trivia and share knowledge about the movie.

31 | FRIDAY

‘SYLVIA’Woodstock High School Black Box Theatre501 W. South St.7 p.m.$3 donation815-337-3534unitywoodstock.orgSee The Entertainer page 11.

SHAKE OFF THE WINTER BLUES CELEBRATIONWoodstock Moose Lodge406 Clay St.Dinner 6 to 7:30Live Music 8 p.m. to midnight$15The event, benefiting charities, will include dinner, musical entertainment, raffles, prize drawings and more.

‘FAIRY TALE COURTROOM’Woodstock High School Auditorium501 W. South St.7 p.m.$10 adults, $5 students815-338-4370See The Entertainer, page 11.

1 | SATURDAY

GROUNDHOG BOWLINGWayne’s Lanes109 E. Church St.8 a.m. to 4 p.m.$15Admission will cover two games and shoe rental. Refreshments are includ-ed. Proceeds will benefit Adult Child Therapy Services.

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKETMcHenry County Farm Bureau1102 McConnell Road9 a.m. to noonwoodstockfarmersmarket.orgVoted No. 1 in Illinois for midsize mar-kets in 2012.See The Entertainer, page 11.

MONTESSORI SCHOOL OPEN HOUSECrystal Lake Montessori School3013 S. Country Club Road9 to 11 a.m.815-338-0013clms.orgInterested families can visit the school that offers programs for children 6

weeks to middle school.

‘GROUNDHOG DAY’ MOVIE SHOWINGClassic Cinemas Woodstock Theater209 Main St.10 a.m.FreeSee The Entertainer, page 11.

GROUNDHOG TALESHome State Bank124 Johnson St.10 a.m.Master storyteller Jim May shares the secrets of the winter prognosticators.

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?Woodstock Public Library414 W. Judd St.10 a.m. to noon815-338-0542woodstockpubliclibrary.orgVolunteer genealogists from the Kish-waukee Trail Chapter, National Soci-ety Daughters of the American Revo-lution will help attendees trace their American ancestors or Revolutionary War patriots.

HONEYCRAFT MARKETMixin Mingle124 Cass St.10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Designers, crafters and artists will dis-play their wares for sale in an indie market.

MOUSEWALKPleasant Valley Conservation Area13315 Pleasant Valley Road11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.MCCDistrict.orgChildren ages 5 to 10, accompanied by an adult, will look for tunnels, seed storage rooms and warm winter nests. Registration required.

CHILI COOK-OFFStage Left Café121 W. Van Buren St.noon to 1:15 p.m.Held in conjunction with Woodstock’s Groundhog Day festivities, com-petitors will cook chili at Woodstock North High School in the morning and bring it to the Opera House for public tasting and judging at noon.

WOODSTOCK BAGS TOURNAMENTOrtmann’s Red Iron Tavern101 E. Church St.1 p.m.$30 per 2-man team, preregistration; $40 registration, day of tournament815-245-4954Sponsored by the Woodstock Rotary, the outside bags tournament will raise funds for the Woodstock Food Pantry.

WALKING TOUR OF ‘GROUNDHOG DAY’ FILMING SITESStage Left Café125 Van Buren St.1:30 p.m.FreeBob Hudgins, the location manager for the film, will lead a walk around Woodstock. The tour will start at Stage Left Café.

‘SYLVIA’Woodstock High School Black Box Theatre501 W. South St.2 p.m.$10 adults, $5 students815-338-4370See The Entertainer, page 11.

‘GROUNDHOG DAY’

SYMPOSIUMMain Street PourHouse214 Main St.3:30 p.m.FreeFans of the movie can gather to dis-cuss fact, trivia, insights, topics and is-sues relevant to the movie with special guest Danny Rubin, scriptwriter for the movie.

FIRST SATURDAY MUSICUnity Spiritual Center of Woodstock225 W. Calhoun St.7 p.m.$3 donation815-337-3534unitywoodstock.orgSee The Entertainer, page 11.

LIGHTS, CAMERA, AUCTIONDonley’s Banquet Hall8512 Union Road, Union5:30 to 11 p.m.$50This year’s event to benefit the Dis-trict 200 Education Foundation will include live and silent auctions, a re-verse raffle and entertainment. Tickets are available at the District 200 Ad-ministrative Office, 217 W. Judd St., or by calling 815-337-5406.

SWITCHBACKWoodstock Opera House 121 Van Buren St.8 p.m.$20815-338-5300See The Entertainer, page 11.

2 | SUNDAY

GROUNDHOG DAY PROGNOSTICATIONWoodstock Square7 a.m.The main event for Groundhog Day is the annual prognostication.

GROUNDHOG DAY BREAKFASTWoodstock VFW240 N. Throop St.Immediately following the 7 am. prognostication$15The official breakfast will follow the prognostication.

‘GROUNDHOG DAY’ MOVIE SHOWINGClassic Cinemas Woodstock Theater209 Main St.8 and 10 a.m.FreeSee The Entertainer, page 11.

SNOWMOBILE RADAR-RUNWonder Lake Center Beach10 a.m.815-653-9524wonderlakelive.comThe Lakers/Sno-bugs snowmobile club will sponsor timed snowmobile runs as a fundraiser. Kiddie runs also will be offered.

WALKING TOUR OF FILMING SITESStage Left Café125 Van Buren St.12:30 p.m.FreeBob Hudgins, the location manager for the film will lead a walk around Woodstock. The tour will start at Stage Left Café.

HELPING PAWS NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONHelping Paws Shelter2500 Harding Lane1 p.m.

815-338-4400helpingpaws.netHelping Paws will welcome new vol-unteers and offers a monthly orienta-tion.

4 | TUESDAY

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

5 | WEDNESDAY

D-200 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FAIRVerda Dierzen Early Learning Center2045 N. Seminary Ave.6 to 8 p.m.815-338-8883An informational registration fair will be held for parents of children enter-ing kindergarten.

6 | 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.

D-200 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FAIRVerda Dierzen Early Learning Center2045 N. Seminary Ave.6 to 8 p.m.815-338-8883See Feb. 5

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 emotional reactions to separation from a family member who has been incarcerated.

7 | FRIDAY

TLC CONSERVATION WORK DAYHennen Conservation Center4622 Dean St.10 a.m. to 1 p.m.conservemc.orgThe Land Conservancy of McHenry County seeks volunteers to help with the restoration project. Dress to work outside. Tools and refreshments will be provided.

FAMILY MISSION NIGHT Challenger Learning Center222 Church St.6 p.m.$12 per person815-338-7722challengerillinois.orgParticipants will fly a mission to ren-dezvous with a comet as it streaks across the galaxy.

‘SYLVIA’Woodstock High School Black Box Theatre501 W. South St.7 p.m.$10 adults, $5 students815-338-4370

See The Entertainer, page 11.

ONGOING

OPEN VOLLEYBALLMondaysWoodstock Recreation Center820 Lake Ave.6:45 to 9 p.m.Free for members, $4 non-members815-338-4363woodstockrecreationdepartment.comTeams are formed at random each week to play volleyball.

COFFEE AT THE CAFÉ FOR SENIORSTuesdaysStage Left Café‚Äô125 Van Buren St.1 to 3 p.m.Senior citizens are invited to drop in for coffee.

MINDSHIFTERS GROUPTuesdaysUnity Spiritual Center of Woodstock 225 W. Calhoun6:30 p.m.$5 suggested love offering815-337-3534unitywoodstock.orgA support group focused on the practi-cal use of self help tools for personal and spiritual growth will be presented weekly by Dr. Michael Ryce.

WEDNESDAY JAM GROUPUnity Spiritual Center of Woodstock 225 W. Calhoun1 to 4 p.m.Free815-337-3534unitywoodstock.orgSee The Entertainer, page 11.

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.815-338-2833See The Entertainer, page 11.

VFW FISH FRYFridaysVFW Post 5040240 N. Throop St.5 to 8 p.m.$8.50815-338-5040Fried fish plus additional menu choic-es will be served. This event is open to the public.

GROUNDHOG DAYSEVENT

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PUBLIC NOTICEIN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE

TWENTY- SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUITMC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS

AMERITRUST MORTGAGE CORPORATIONPlaintiff,-v.-GEORGE A. KINGOS, et alDefendants13 CH 01126NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 12, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on February 14, 2014, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:THE SOUTH 165.45 FEET OF THE NORTH (61 RODS), 1006.50 FEET OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS ALSO DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PART OF THE NORTH (61 RODS) 1006.50 FEET OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, SAID POINT BEING, 841.05 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, AS MEASURED ALONG SAID EAST LINE; THENCE WEST, ASSUMED BEARING, PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, A DISTANCE OF 1316.61 FEET TO A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 22; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES, 14 MINUTES, 12 SECONDS WEST, ALONG SAID WEST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 165.45 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID NORTH, (61 RODS) 1006.50 FEET OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 22; THENCE EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTH, (61 RODS) 1006.50 FEET OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, AND PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, FOR A DISTANCE OF 1316.37 FEET TO SAID EAST LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 22, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID NORTH (61 RODS), 1006.50 FEET OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 22; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES, 19 MINUTES, 05 SECONDS EAST, ALONG SAID EAST LINE, A DISTANCE OF 165.45 FEET, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS.Commonly known as 2405 GREENWOOD ROAD, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098 Property Index No. 08-22-400-009. The real estate is improved with a single family 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 Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed

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

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

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,

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

15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-06091 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 13 CH 01126 TJSC#: 33-25538 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised

collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.I583915(Published in The Woodstock Independent January 15, 2014, January 22, 2014, January 29, 2014) L8940



PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff,-v.-JEANETTE M. HARRIGAN Defendants12 CH 2430NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 18, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on February 24, 2014, 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 South half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 23, TOwnship 45 North, Range 6 East of the Third Principal Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of the South half of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 23 and running thence South on the East line thereof, for a distance of 40 feet to a point; thence West parallel to the North line of the South half of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 23, for a distance of 861.22 feet to a point thence South at right angles to the last described parallel line, at the last described point, for a distance of 247.22 feet to a point; thence Southwesterly on a line forming an angle of 67 degrees, 03 minutes and 03 seconds to the right with a prolongation of the last described line, at the last described point, for a distance of 482.79 feet to a point; thence Northwesterly on a line forming an angle of 85 degrees and 20 minutes to the right with a prolongation of the last described line, at the last described point, for a distance of 536.81 feet to a point on the North line of the South half of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 23; thence East on the last mentioned line, for a distance of 1554.68 feet to the place of beginning in McHenry County, Illinois.Commonly known as 2305 N. Rose Farm Rd., Woodstock, IL 60098Property Index No. 07-23-400-004.The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $486,222.31. Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not

immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. 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



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



LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the

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. HEAVNER, SCOTT,

DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Case Number: 12 CH 2430 TJSC#: 33-26431 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.I577965(Published in The Woodstock Independent January 15, 2014, January 22, 2014, January 29, 2014) L8941

PUBLIC NOTICEASSUMED NAME

Public Notice is hereby given that on

Illinois, setting forth the names and post-

conducting and transacting the business known as K.T. CLEANING AND SNOW REMOVAL located at 4123 W Lake Shore Drive, Wonder Lake, IL 60097. Dated JANUARY 7, 2014

(Published in The Woodstock Independent January 15, 2014, January 22, 2014, January 29, 2014) L8942

PUBLIC NOTICEIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND

JUDICIAL CIRCUITMC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK,

ILLINOISDEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HOLDERS OF THE GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 2006-11 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATESSERIES 2006-11,Plaintiff,vs.JORGE RAMIREZ, INES RAMIREZ AND MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.,Defendants,11 CH 2951NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on November 22, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 27,

Botto Gilbert Gehris 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:LOTS 6 AND 7, IN BLOCK 13, IN GREENWOOD PARK, A SUBDIVISION OF

OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 7, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ALSO THE EAST 30 FEET OF

PORTION THEREOF AS NOW OCCUPIED BY STATE ROUTE 47), ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 6, 1947, AS DOCUMENT NO. 205163, IN BOOK OF PLATS, PAGE 68, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS.P.I.N. 08-32-308-011 and 08-32-308-012.Commonly known as 1219 North Madison Street, 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 unit other 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 Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125.INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

I584503(Published in The Woodstock Independent January 15, 2014, January 22, 2014, January 29, 2014) L8943


JUDICIAL CIRCUITMC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK,

ILLINOISPNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE A DIVISION OF NATIONAL CITY BANKPlaintiff,vs.

KAREN KEMPF;I.S.P.C.; BMO HARRIS, N.A.;Defendants,13 CH 78NOTICE 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 November 21, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 27, 2014, at the hour of

Lancaster, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property:LOT 10 IN EDGEWOOD SUBDIVISION, PHASE II, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 32,

TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED JUNE 12, 1989 AS DOCUMENT 89R018133, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS.P.I.N. 08-32-426-005.Commonly known as 731 ROGER ROAD, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098.The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.

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

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 1224260.INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION



Public Notice is hereby given that on JANUARY

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

conducting and transacting the business known as TONYS GENERAL LANDSCAPING

Woodstock, IL 60098. Dated JANUARY 13, 2014

(Published in The Woodstock Independent January 22, 2014, January 29, 2014) L8945



U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLC ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE2Plaintiff,-v.-DANIEL TORRES, et alDefendant12 CH 02110NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 21, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on February 24, 2014, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:THE WEST 25.50 FEET OF THE EAST 59.0 FEET OF LOT 18 IN PRAIRIE TERRACE SUBDIVISION PHASE 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THAT PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 31, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED DECEMBER 1, 1995 AS DOCUMENT NO. 95R053219, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS.Commonly known as 710 CARLISLE DRIVE, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098 Property Index No. 08-31-480-009. 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 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

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



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



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

15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-11-37421 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 12 CH 02110 TJSC#: 33-23946 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised

collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.I585194(Published in The Woodstock Independent January 22, 2014, January 29, 2014) L8946



County, Illinois, setting forth the names and

owning, conducting and transacting the business known as RENOWNED BUILDING SOLUTIONS located at 1311 Monroe St, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156. Dated JANUARY 13, 2014


PUBLIC NOTICEIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-

SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUITMCHENRY COUNTY

GLORIA CORTES,plaintiffvs.MARTIN VAZQUEZ GARCIAdefendantCase No. 12 DV 990PUBLICATION NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN YOU

defendant, that this case has been commenced

asking for a ENTRY OF A JUDGMENT OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE

the McHenry County Clerk of Court, McHenry County Government Center, 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Room C380, Woodstock, IL 60098, on or before February 18, 2014, A judgment or decree by default may be taken against you for the relief asked in the complaint.whose attorney is:MICHAEL C. POPER,attorney for plaintiff130 Cass StreetWoodstock, IL 60098815-334-8294





conducting and transacting the business known as FMS located at 6805 Johnsburg Road, Spring Grove, IL 60081. Dated JANUARY 15, 2014



SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUITMCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS

HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff,v.CHICAGO LAND TRUST COMPANY, as successor Trustee to BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A., as successor in business to Amcore Investment Group, N.A., as Trustee under Land Trust No. 14000 dated June 6, 2001, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS,Defendants.Case No. 11 CH 2236NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the Court in the above-entitled cause, the property hereinafter described, or so much thereof as

PUBLIC NOTICES

24 THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTJan. 29-Feb. 4, 2014 PUBLIC NOTICES

REAL ESTATE NOTICES

be sold to the highest bidder as follows:The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Heartland Bank and Trust Company, c/o Timothy L. Owen, Vice President, 401 N. Hershey Rd., Bloomington, Illinois, Telephone: (309) 662-4444.The common address and other common description, if any, of the real estate is: Property located in McHenry County at Greenwood Road, Woodstock, Illinois, 60098.The legal description is:The South Half of the South Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 23, (except that part described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 23, for a point of beginning; thence Easterly along the South line of said Section 23, a distance of 581 feet to a point; thence Northerly along a line parallel with the West line of said Section 23, a distance of 137 feet to a point; thence Westerly along a line parallel with the South line of Section 23, to the West line of Section 23; thence Southerly along the West line of said Section 23, to the point of beginning); also the South Half of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 23, (except therefrom a piece of land conveyed by George Frey, to A. C. Thompson by Deed dated April 13, 1895 and

of Deeds, Page 249), all in Township 45 North, Range 7 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in McHenry County, Illinois.The North 10 acres of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 45 North, Range 7 East of the Third Principal Meridian, (except that part described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 26, for a point of beginning; thence Easterly along the North line of said Section 26, a distance of 581 feet to a point; thence Southerly along a line parallel with the West line of said Section 26, a distance of 330 feet to a point; thence Westerly along a line parallel with the North line of said Section 26, to the West line of said Section 26; thence Northerly along the West line of Section 26, to the point of beginning), in McHenry County, Illinois.The description of the improvement on the real estate is: undeveloped farm land. The

the real estate may be inspected prior to sale: The property will NOT be open for inspection, and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders

all information. The time and place of the sale is Thursday, February 20, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at the McHenry County Courthouse, Room 262, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois, 60098-2837.

within 24 hours of the sale, and the required fee for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. There will

unpaid general real estate taxes, to any unpaid special assessments, and to all easements, reservations and restrictions of record.HOWARD & HOWARD ATTORNEYS PLLCAttorneys for Plaintiff/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent January 22, 2014, January 29, 2014) L8950


JUDICIAL CIRCUIT McHENRY COUNTY - WOODSTOCK,

ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. PLAINTIFF, VS RAY DURBIN A/K/A RAY D DURBIN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS,13 CH 1979 NOTICE BY PUBLICATIONNOTICE IS GIVEN YOU, RAY DURBIN A/K/A RAY D DURBIN; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; defendants, that

this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit:

RESUBDIVISION, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 3 AND 4, BLOCK 3 IN EMILY

THE CITY OF WOODSTOCK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN BOOK 17 OF DEEDS, ON PAGE 615, SAID RESUBDIVISION BEING RECORDED ON OCTOBER 13, 1987, AS DOCUMENT NO. 87R005828, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 645 OAK STREET WOODSTOCK, IL 60098 and which said Mortgage was made by, MARJORIE M DURBIN A/K/A MARJORIE MAXINE DURBIN DECEASED; RAY DURBIN A/K/A RAY D DURBIN; Mortgagor (s), to WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Mortgagee, and

of McHENRY County, Illinois, as Document No. 06R0012457; and for other relief. UNLESS

Clerk of this County,Katherine M. Keefe, Clerk of the Court, 2200 North Seminary, Woodstock, Illinois 60098.on or before February 21, 2014, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Attorneys for Plaintiff, Thirteenth Floor 1 North Dearborn Chicago, Illinois 60602 Tel. (312) 346-9088 Fax (312) 346-1557 PA 1317285 I583386/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent January 22, 2014, January 29, 2014) L8951




conducting and transacting the business known as UNIFIED WORKS located at 597 Iris Court, Crystal Lake, 60014, IL. Dated JANUARY 16, 2014/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent January 22, 2014, January 29, 2014) L8952

PUBLIC NOTICEIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUITMCHENRY COUNTY-IN PROBATECase No. 13PR000346In the Matter of the Estate ofEDWARD G LIENHARDDeceasedCLAIM NOTICENotice is given of the death of: EDWARD G LIENHARDof: MCHENRY, IL

to:Representatives: ALISON M SULITA5 BARRINGTON CT, LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156-5510whose attorney is:WAGGONER LAW FIRM4 N WALKUP AVENUE, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014

within three months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditor, whichever is later, shall be barred.

of Circuit Court at the McHenry County Government Center, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois, 60098, or with the representative, or both.

mailed or delivered to the representative and to his attorney within ten days after it has been

/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent January 22, 2014, January 29, 2014) L8953


SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUITMCHENRY COUNTY-IN PROBATE

Case No. 14PR000007In the Matter of the Estate ofTHOMAS A JOORFETZDeceasedCLAIM NOTICENotice is given of the death of: THOMAS A JOORFETZof: WOODSTOCK, IL

to:Representatives: BETH E JONES625 TOXAWAY DR, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33413-1129whose attorney is:KECK, JEFFERY J301 E CALHOUN ST, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098-4290








conducting and transacting the business

located at 250 N Throop Street, Woodstock, 60098, IL. Dated JANUARY 17, 2014/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent January 22, 2014, January 29, 2014) L8955



Case No. 13PR000340In the Matter of the Estate ofMARCIA L LEDFORDDeceasedCLAIM NOTICENotice is given of the death of: MARCIA L LEDFORDof: MCHENRY, IL

to:Representatives: KENNETH LEDFORD825 MAINE ST, EVANSTON, IL 60202LISA L LEDFORD(FRENCH)W596 HILLCREST DR, GENOA CITY, WI 53128whose attorney is:CALDWELL BERNER & CALDWELL100 1/2 CASS STREET, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098








conducting and transacting the business known as ORCHESTRATED DESIGNS located at 4528 Vista Dr, Island Lake, 60042, IL. Dated JANUARY 15, 2014/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent January 22, 2014, January 29, 2014) L8957



Case No. 14PR000009In the Matter of the Estate ofGLENN M JENKINS SRDeceasedCLAIM NOTICENotice is given of the death of: GLENN M JENKINS SRof: MCHENRY, IL

to:Representatives: ROY G JENKINS2312 HATCHERY RDSPRING GROVE, IL 60081whose attorney is:WOODSTOCK LEGAL CONSULTANTS127 E CALHOUN ST.WOODSTOCK, IL 60098




/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent January 29, 2014) L8958




owning, conducting and transacting the business known as TRUE BLUE COUPONS, INC located at 6518 Giant Oaks Rd, Wonder Lake, IL 60097Dated JANUARY 23, 2014/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent January 29, 2014) L8959



Case No. 13AD33In the Matter ofM.H., A MINORBARRY MELSON and SHANNON MELSON,Petitioners,

vs.M.H., a minor, and JASON HANGEBRAUCK,the father of the childe to be adopted,RespondentsPETITION FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATIONNOW COME Petitioners, BARRY MELSON and SHANNON MELSON, by and through their attorneys, STEPHEN M. HAUGH, P.C., and in furtherance of a Petition for Service by Publication, state as follows:

currently herein.2. That, on information and belief, approximately 12 years ago, Respondent, JASON HANGEBRRAUCK, moved from Waukegan, Illinois, to an unknown location in the State of Wisconsin.3. That Petitioners have had no contact or communication with Respondent, JASON HANGENBRAUCK, for approximately 13 years.WHEREFORE, Petitioners, BARRY MELSON and SHANNON MELSON, pray this Honorable Court allow service of process upon Respondent, JASON HANGENBRAUCK, via publication, and for such other and further relief

/s/ STEPHEN M. HAUGH, P.C.Stephen Ml Haugh (Atty. No. 6181973)Stephen M. Haugh, P.C.103 W. SumnerHarvard, IL 60033(815) 943-4929(Published in The Woodstock Independent January 29, 2014) L8960




owning, conducting and transacting the business known as JJ MASSAGE located at 5899 Northwest Highway Unit F, Crystal Lake, IL 60014Dated JANUARY 23, 2014/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent January 29, 2014) L8961

PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that on February 24th, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Woodstock City Hall, 121 W. Calhoun Street, Woodstock, Illinois, a public hearing will be held before the Historic Preservation Commission for the purpose of hearing and considering testimony as to the petition of Liquid Blues for a variation of the sign control regulations of the Woodstock

The proposed variation(s) is/are for property lacerated at 126 N BENTON ST. Said property has the following property index number (“PIN”) or numbers:13-05-380-01.If approved, the variation(s) will allow the

degree angle on the corner of the building.All interested parties are invited to attend the public hearing and will be given an opportunity to be heard.Dated this 29th day of January, 2014.Allen StebbinsChairmanWoodstock Historic Preservation Commission(Published in The Woodstock Independent January 29, 2014) L8962




conducting and transacting the business known as TATANKA ENTERTAINMENT located at 400 Park Drive, #1, Marengo, IL 60152Dated JANUARY 16, 2014/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent January 29, 2014) L8963

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS

FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATIONPlaintiff,vs.CINDY FRALEY AKA CINDY L. FRALEY; KEVIN FRALEY AKA LEVIN F. FRALEY AKA KEVIN FRANCIS FRALEY; BANK OF AMERICA, S/I/I TO COUNTRYWIDE BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORDCLAIMANTS;Defendants,13 CH 1332NOTICE 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 November 14, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 20, 2014, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the

970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois

60014, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property:P.I.N. 08-33-326-003.Commonly known as 502 RAFFEL ROAD, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098.The improvement on the property consists

mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. 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



IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY- SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOISAMERITRUST MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff,-v.-GEORGE A. KINGOS, et al Defendants13 CH 01126NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 12, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on February 14, 2014, 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 2405 GREENWOOD ROAD, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098 Property Index No. 08-22-400-009. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid

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

twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the

or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The

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 court. Upon payment in full of the amount

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

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)

14-13-06091. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive,

25Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2014THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTPUBLIC NOTICES

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. 14-13-06091 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 13 CH 01126 TJSC#: 33-25538 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are

to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.I583915(Published in The Woodstock Independent January 15, 2014, January 22, 2014, January 29, 2014) L8940


MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOISPNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff,-v.-JEANETTE M. HARRIGANDefendants12 CH 2430NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 18, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on February 24, 2014, 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 2305 N. Rose Farm Rd., Woodstock, IL 60098Property Index No. 07-23-400-004.The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $486,222.31. Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid

and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. 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

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the

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

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,

SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or

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. HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Case Number: 12 CH 2430 TJSC#: 33-26431 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act,

deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.I577965(Published in The Woodstock Independent January 15, 2014, January 22, 2014, January 29, 2014) L8941



DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HOLDERS OF THE GSAA HOME EQUITY TRUST 2006-11 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATESSERIES 2006-11,Plaintiff,vs.JORGE RAMIREZ, INES RAMIREZ AND MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.,Defendants,11 CH 2951NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on November 22, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the

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. 08-32-308-011 and 08-32-308-012.Commonly known as 1219 North Madison Street, 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 unit other 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

all information.For information call Sales Clerk at Law

Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125.INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION




PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE A DIVISION OF NATIONAL CITY BANKPlaintiff,vs.JEFF KEMPF A/K/A JEFFREY KEMPF; KAREN KEMPF;I.S.P.C.; BMO HARRIS, N.A.;Defendants,13 CH 78NOTICE 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 November 21, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 27, 2014, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the

970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property:P.I.N. 08-32-426-005.Commonly known as 731 ROGER ROAD, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098.The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. 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


I584505(Published in The Woodstock Independent

January 15, 2014, January 22, 2014, January 29, 2014) L8944


MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOISU.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I LLCASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE2Plaintiff,-v.-DANIEL TORRES, et alDefendant12 CH 02110NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 21, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on February 24, 2014, 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 710 CARLISLE DRIVE, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098 Property Index No. 08-31-480-009. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of

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

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 court. Upon payment in full of the amount

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

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)

14-11-37421. 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. 14-11-37421 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 12 CH 02110 TJSC#: 33-23946 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are

to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.I585194(Published in The Woodstock Independent January 22, 2014, January 29, 2014) L8946

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the following property shall be sold at public auction to the highest bidder pursuant to the Judgment of the Circuit Court of the Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit, McHenry County, Illinois, in Case No. 11 CH 2236, Heartland Bank and Trust Company, as successor in interest to Citizens First National Bank v. Chicago Land Trust Company, et al., Defendants.The name, address and telephone number of the person to contact for information regarding the real estate is: Heartland Bank and Trust Company, c/o Timothy L. Owen, Vice President, 401 N. Hershey Rd., Bloomington, Illinois, Telephone: (309) 662-4444.The common addresses and improvements of the real estate are: undeveloped farm land located at in McHenry County at Greenwood Road, Woodstock, Illinois, 60098.The property will NOT be open for inspection, and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the properties. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court

The time and place of the sale is: Thursday, February 20, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at the McHenry County Courthouse, Room 262, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois, 60098-2837.Sale terms: This is an “as is” sale for cash. The successful bidder must deposit 10%

hours of the sale, and the required fee for deposit into the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund. There will be no refunds. The real estate is subject to the unpaid general real estate taxes, to any unpaid special assessments, and to all easements, reservations and restrictions of record.(Published in The Woodstock Independent January 22, 2014, January 29, 2014) L8950

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night affected both teams as the first quarter saw more turnovers than points, with the �under taking a 10-6 lead. Both teams settled down in the second quarter, and the Blue Streaks grabbed a 24-18 lead at halftime before the �under finally took the lead, win-ning 54-51.

“�e first half we couldn’t question the effort,” Lewis said. “�ey were great. I just think they were so emotional, that they wanted it so bad, that it was hard keep their focus.”

�e Streaks scored the first five points in the second half to take an 11-point lead. It looked as if they would run away with the game. Lewis called a time out and then the game changed dramatically as the �under found their long-range shooting touch. Six 3-point baskets, two from Darling and four from Jones, gave the �under the lead.

�e key play of the game came at the end of the third quarter. As time expired, WNHS junior Rhetta Bates re-bounded a missed shot and put it back up into the basket all in one motion to give the �under a 4-point lead 44-40.

Lewis said the team starts practice every day with a passing series and the last pass is a lob pass.

“If you watch her, she caught the ball while she was in the air, and she still put it back up just like a lob pass,” Lewis

said. “It was a very smart basketball play.”

“We always joke about how is that going to come in handy in a game, but I guess it did,” said Bates, noting the rep-etition in practice paid off. “I didn’t re-ally think. I kind of reacted.”

�e �under extended their lead to eight points in the final quarter, but the Blue Streaks were not done. A 3-point basket by Blue Streak sophomore Grace Beattie in the final two minutes drew the score to within three points. �e Streaks had the ball with four sec-onds remaining, but a 3-point attempt from senior Megan Pautrat clanked off the front of the rim securing the victory for the �under, 54-51.

Junior Haley Ahr led the �under in scoring with 17 points, and Jones added 14. Freshman Gabby Scolio had 16 to lead the Streaks, and Beattie added 12.

�e �under won the hard-fought regular season series 2-1. Both teams will play in the IHSA Class 3A regional tournament at Richmond-Burton High School, so there is a chance there may play again.

Darling said the win was special, but it will be hard not having Grandma there to support her and the team.

“She’s been my biggest fan, our big-gest fan. She’s been there for every-thing,” Darling said. “It’s kind of hard not seeing her there.”

SCOREBOARD

MARIANBoys Basketball

Jan. 22: MC 84, Crystal Lake South 85For MC, Derreck Caldez scored 24 points.

Jan. 20: MC 56, Lake Zurich 46For MC, Matt Ricchiuto scored 18 points.

Jan. 20: MC 69, Niles North 76For MC, Adam Pischke scored 14 points.Girls Basketball

Jan. 21: MC 51, Walter Christian 37

WOODSTOCKBoys Basketball

Jan. 21: WHS 61, Hampshire 59For WHS, Mitch Kohley scored 22 points.Girls Basketball

Jan. 22: WHS 51, WNHS 54For WHS, Gabby Scolio scored 16 points.

WOODSTOCK NORTHBoys Basketball

Jan. 21: WNHS 69, Crystal Lake Central 64For WNHS, Josh Jandron scored 23 points.Boys Wrestling

Jan. 23: WNHS 19, Grayslake North 54For WNHS, Cody Barnes pinned his op-ponent.

Girls Basketball Jan. 25: WNHS 54, Marengo 43

For WNHS, Ashley Jones scored 17 points. Jan. 22: WNHS 54, WHS 51

For WNHS, Haley Ahr scored 17 points. Jan. 21: WNHS 54, Hampshire 52

For WNHS, Ashley Jones scored 16 points.

CO-OPBoys Bowling

Jan. 25: Tyler Busch bowled a 1,227 series with a high game of 225 and placed 57 out of 158 bowlers at the Rockford-Boylan sectional tournament. Boys Swimming

Jan. 25: Woodstck placed 4th out of 7 teams at the Mary Landa Swim Invite with a score of 475.

Jan. 23: Woodstock 53, McHenry 118Girls Bowling

Jan. 23: Woodstock 2,326, McHenry 2301For Woodstock, Rachel Lohmeyer had a series high of 541 and Kristin Lemke had a game high of 206.

Jan. 22: Woodstock 2,233, Elgin 1838For Woodstock, Samantha Kunke had a series high of 536.

Grandma Continued from Page 28

Fox Valley Conference wrestling tournament — 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at McHenry West High School, McHenry

What to look for: Woodstock and Woodstock North high school wrestlers will look to use the FVC tournament as a tune-up for the IHSA Class 2A regional tournament, which will be held the fol-lowing week at Hampshire High School.

GAME OF THE WEEK

27Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2014THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTSPORTS

In seven of the last eight years, Greg

Whalen, Adam Szudarski and Ryan Szu-

darski, all Marian Central Catholic gradu-

ates, have either been to the Illinois High

School Association Class 5A Playoffs or

the NCAA Division III Football Playoffs.

Today, we celebrate their careers. All

three chose to play at North Central Col-

lege, Naperville.

Greg Whalen�e North Central coaching staff knows

an offensive lineman when they see one.

Originally recruited to play defense,

Whalen, who stands a

towering 6-foot-6 and

weighs 285 pounds,

was promptly

switched to offensive

line and was a right

tackle. He earned the

starting nod at the

position during the

last three years.

“�e best thing

about being an of-

fensive lineman is

the friendship and camaraderie between

the guys on the line,” said Whalen. “�e

thing I will miss most is the Saturday

experience on game day. I have played

since I was 10 years old, so next fall will be

strange for me.”

In his final year, the NCC Cardinals

missed the national title game by one

point. �ey lost only that one game, 41-

40 to Mount Union College, during the

2013 campaign. Whalen, a steady starter,

helped the Cardinals post 6,958 yards of

offense in 14 games.

In his four years as a player, North

Central, who advanced to the NCAA Divi-

sion III playoffs every

year of his career, had

23,038 yards of of-

fense.

North Central fin-

ished the season 13-1.

�ey were 7-0 in the

College Conference of

Illinois and Wisconsin.

Overall, they were 44-7

in the last four years

and 27-1 in the CCIW

during that stretch.

Whalen, the son

of Bob and Nancy

Whalen, Algonquin, will graduate in June

with a degree in psychology. He will also

earn a minor in coaching. He is currently

looking to be a graduate assistant coach

in football, but has yet to pick a school.

Adam Szudarski�e past two years, Adam Szudarski

was the starting outside linebacker for the

Cardinals.

But, his senior year was his best.

“I loved the journey overall,” said Sz-

darski. “It was a pleasure to be a member

of this team and not only be in the games,

even the final game. We lost and that was

disappointing, but it was one of the finest

games we ever played. We were team-

mates on the field and friends off the

field.”

Szudarski finished his final season with

51 tackles, 30 of which were solos. He did

his fair share of work behind the line of

scrimmage as well. He finished his senior

season with 6.5 tackles for loss, which

included two quarterback sacks. He broke

up six passes, defended six others, hur-

ried a quarterback and forced a fumble.

He finished fourth

in overall tackles for

the Cardinals as well

as finishing fourth in

assists and solos.

In 2012, he finished

with 31 tackles, 19

of which were solos.

He had three tackles

for loss, which in-

cluded 1.5 sacks. He

broke up two passes,

passed for two more and hurried one

quarterback. As a sophomore, Szudar-

ski played in two games and had two

tackles.

�e Cardinals won each of their games,

with the exception of the contest with

Mount Union, by at least 17 points.

“We dominated teams at times,” said

Szudarski. “�e offense was great this

year. It enabled us to play the younger

guys. Football was a great way for me to

get rid of my frustrations. I would tell any

high school athlete, if you think you can

play college football, give it a try.”

�e son of Mary and Roger Szudar-

ski, Wonder Lake, is earning a degree in

marketing. He will graduate in June and is

currently looking for a full-time job.

Ryan SzudarskiMost of the time, Ryan Szudarski, the

twin brother of Adam Szudarski, was a

blocking tight end.

At 6-foot-3, 225 pounds, he had the size.

But the former Marian Central athlete was

not always used as a blocker.

“Catching the ball occasionally was

nice,” said Szudarski. “�ere were two

great things about playing college foot-

ball: the anticipation and nervousness

before a game started, and the feeling

that comes with winning. �e fact that the

entire team worked together to achieve

a goal. I will never forget scoring my first

touchdown against the University of

Wisconsin-Stevens Point.”

Szudarski had more than 150 receiv-

ing yards in each of

his final two years, in

addition to helping

North Central score a

total of 1,086 points in

two years. As a senior

tight end, Szudarski

caught 16 passes for

156 yards and four

touchdowns. As a ju-

nior, he finished with

151 receiving yards on

10 catches.

North Central

scored 639 points in 2013, an average

of 45.6 points per game, which was the

seventh highest in NCAA Division III.

�ey had 44 passing touchdowns and

39 rushing touchdowns. As a junior, he

helped them post 5,210 yards of offense,

35 rushing touchdowns and 20 passing

touchdowns.

“I remember Greg decided on NCC

first,” said Szudarski. “My brother and

I decided to go there within a week of

Greg. We had all been friends since the

fifth grade. �e transition was made easy

because those two guys were there. We

went on our overnight visit together, and I

think that clinched it for us.”

Szudarski will earn his degree in busi-

ness management in June.

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DeWane won the 500-yard freestyle

with a time of 5 minutes, 28.66 seconds,

improving his seed time by 10 seconds.

He also finished second by .5 seconds

in the 100 backstroke with a time of

1:02.96.

“[Liam] had all best times,” Shanahan

said. “He’s our best guy, our captain and

our best trainer in practice, so it was re-

ally nice to see him during his senior

year have such a great meet.”

“�is was my best meet of the year so

far,” DeWane said.

�e highlight of the meet was the

400 free-relay team’s win with a time of

3:42.77. Team members are Price, De-

Wane, senior Matt Jensen and senior

Dan Jagman.

“It was a really fun race,” Shanahan

said.

Other highlights for Woodstock in-

cluded the 200 medley relay team of

DeWane, Jensen, Jagman and junior

Joe Micelli finishing third with a time

of 1:53.06; Micelli placing third in the

50 junior free with a time of 24.97; and

Price placing fourth in the 100- senior

free with a time of 55.69 and fourth

in the 50 senior free with a time of

24.83.

Price said he was happy the team

competed well for Landa.

“I did really well and so did my whole

team,” Price said. “I just wanted to push

as hard as I could and do the best that

I could to make my coach happy. And,

since it was named after Mary Landa, I

just wanted to honor her.”

Woodstock has dual meets with

Huntley, Cary-Grove and Jacobs before

hosting the Fox Valley Conference meet

at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15.

Shanahan said the team is working to

get ready for the end of the season.

“We’ve been training a lot,” Shanahan

said. “We try to have the kids do all four

strokes in all the races but we try to nar-

row it down to their better races and

strokes [at the end of the season] and let

them start working on specializing what

they are going to do in conference and

sectionals.”

thon, and the local weather has made

him consider moving to another climate

to train.

“I talked to some individuals and some

clubs that are in different locations, and

I was able to make some good contacts

with people in Eugene, Ore., who are

training with a club out there,” he said.

“It’s looking like that is going to be the

next move in the coming month or two,

to go out and train with a club.

“I still want to race in the Chicagoland

area, and the Chicago Marathon will cer-

tainly be on my racing schedule.”

Kremske said he was surprised he

qualified so soon.

“I’m kind of in awe,” he said. “I didn’t

know that I would be able to hit that

mark this soon. It was always something

on the horizon that I would try to hit be-

fore 2016. For me, to be able to qualify at

the age of 24, is really exciting and allows

me to springboard to the next chapter of

my running career.”

Kremske, who has won several short-

er races, said his focus will now have to

change.

“�e mentality shifts to longer runs,

longer workouts, but for me, it’s a whole

building process because you can’t just

move into those high intensity, high vol-

ume workouts,” Kremske said. “You have

to build yourself up. … Ultimately the

goal is to run a fast marathon time.”

Invite Continued from Page 28

“I’m kind of in awe. I didn’t know that I would be able to hit that mark this soon.”

—Dan Kremske, Woodstock

Kremske Continued from Page 28

In the Jan. 15 to 22 issue of The Woodstock Independent, the brief “Swim meet to be named in Landa’s Honor” contained the wrong date for

the Blue Streak Athletic Hall of Fame induction. The induction will be held Fri-day, Feb. 21.

The Independent regrets the error.

CORRECTION

Woodstock co-op team member Matthew Jensen swims in the 200-yard IM Jan. 25 at the Mary Landa Swim Invite. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KEN FARVER

Thunder to host cheer clinicWoodstock North High School will hold

a cheer clinic from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, for children in kindergarten through eighth grade in the WNHS cafeteria, 3000 Raffel Road.

Cost is $30 per child or $50 for two fam-

ily members and includes a cheer bow, T-shirt and pizza. All cheer clinic attendees will perform during halftime of the Wood-stock High School vs. WNHS boys basket-ball game at around 7:45 p.m.

For information, call WNHS athletics at 815-334-5700 or Cindy Ridley at 815-334-2408.

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A crosstown rivalry game celebrates the life of Thunder fan Lorna Stull

By JAY SCHULZThe Independent

Crosstown rivals Woodstock and

Woodstock North high schools met Jan.

22 at Woodstock North High School for

the final regular season matchup be-

tween their girls basketball teams. Bas-

ketball, however, was far from the minds

of several players and fans as they were

celebrating the life of Lorna Stull, affec-

tionately referred to as “Grandma,” the

grandmother of the �under’s Kristy

Darling. Stull died Jan. 20 at the age of 85

after suffering a stroke.

Fans from both schools dressed in red

in memory of Grandma and in support

of the Darling family.

“I wasn’t really expecting that much,”

Darling said. “I know a lot of my friends

were trying to get everyone to wear red

for stroke awareness, but for them to go

all out and make signs, is really surpris-

ing to me. �ose have been my friends

since I moved here in second grade. �ey

mean the world to me. I don’t know where

I would be without them right now.”

Grandma was one of the school’s big-

gest fans and was a regular spectator at

multiple �under team competitions.

“She always made an effort to be at

our games no matter what the cost,” said

WNHS junior Ashley Jones. “She’d be one

of the people in the crowd that I [would]

hear cheering with her little raspy voice.

She’d hit her cane on the bleachers. She

was always there to support everybody.

… It was touching to even see our rivals

support this beautiful woman.”

“You could just see the amount of peo-

ple she touched,” said WNHS head coach

Mike Lewis. “It was very nice to have a

community come together for some-

thing like that. … I know the Darling fam-

ily appreciated that.”

It appeared as if the emotions of the

Hoops teams play for ‘Grandma’

Woodstock High School students dressed in red for the girls basketball game between WHS and Woodstock North High School to celebrate the life of Lorna Stull, who was affectionately known as “Grandma.” INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KEN FARVER

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�e Woodstock co-op boys swim team,

made up of students from Woodstock and

Woodstock North high schools, hosted six

schools Jan. 25 at the Mary Landa Swim

Invite at Woodstock North High School.

�e event, previously known as the Wood-

stock Invite, was renamed after long-time

WHS teacher and swim coach Mary Landa

who died unexpectedly in 2013.

McHenry won the event with 668 points.

Woodstock placed fourth with 475 points.

“It was kind of a special meet since it

was named after Mary Landa,” said team

captain Liam DeWane. “[We] talked about

how we wanted to do well in her name.”

Senior Carson Price had Landa as a

teacher.

“I really liked her as a teacher,” Price

said. “It was really nice they named it after

her.”

“It went really well,” said Woodstock

head coach Ian Shanahan who noted an

explanation of why the event was dedicat-

ed to Landa was read after the national an-

them. “A lot of these kids had her in class.

It was a nice day.”

Swimmers take fourth at Landa Invite» SWIMMING MARY LANDA SWIM INVITE

Woodstock’s Kremske qualifies for Olympic trialsWNHS coach and WHS grad makes marathon trials at Hous-ton competition


�e accomplishments continue to

pile up for Dan Kremske. �e 2007

Woodstock High School graduate

and Woodstock North cross-country

coach competed Jan. 19 in the USA

Half Marathon in Houston and fin-

ished with a time of 1 hour, 4 minutes,

27 seconds, a time which qualifies

him for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Mara-

thon Trials.

To qualify for the Olympic trials,

a runner must post a time less than

2:18 in a marathon or less than 1:05

in a half marathon. �e window for

qualifying for the Olympic trials

opened Aug. 1, 2013. Kremske fin-

ished 25th in the Chicago Marathon

Oct. 13 with a time of 2:18.52.

Kremske said he was pleased with

the Houston half marathon.

“A lot of top-level distance runners

came in for the event,” Kremske said.

“I went down there and tried to com-

pete and see where I am at. I knew I

was in good aerobic shape because

my training is going well. It’s just be-

ing out in these brutal conditions,

training around Woodstock, has

been hard. It’s been a tough winter

to try and get myself into race shape.

… For me it was a rust-buster type of

race. I am actually very pleased with

it.”

Kremske said he made contacts in

the running world at the half mara-

Kristy Darling, center, is surrounded by fellow Woodstock North High School stu-dents after the Thunder defeated cross-town rival Woodstock High School 54-51 Jan. 22. Darling is Lorna Stull’s grand-daughter. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KEN FARVER

Woodstock’s Dan Kremske qualified for the U.S. Olympic trials at the USA Half Marathon in Houston Jan. 19.FILE PHOTO

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