The Woodstock Independent, March 26th 2014

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NEWS

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The County Board’s Ersel Schuster

is defeated in the primary

ENTERTAINMENT

WMTC will present “Annie” at the

Woodstock Opera House

COMMUNITY

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OBITUARIES 4

OPINION 5

EDUCATION 7

A & E 8

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O B I T U A R I E S E N D Q U O T ECOMMUNITY 11

CALENDAR 15

CLASSIFIEDS 16

PUBLIC NOTICES 18

SPORTS 24

Doris Marie Graikowski, WoodstockRuth Elaine Mathes, Urbana

“We have literally every wedding resource available right here in Woodstock.”

– Dana Brandt, Page 10

THE ‘BEAUTY’ OF THERAPYA rescue dog finds her talent in comforting others

Carolyn LeMay-Strass and her certified therapy dog, Beauty, have become local celebrities, visiting nursing homes, hospitals and hospice care facilities, and providing instruction to aspiring therapy dogs for the past five years. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KEN FARVER

Woodstock chef Scott Commings

is competing on “Hell’s Kitchen”PAGE 11

Therapy dog duo of Beauty and LeMay-

Strass win TDI Gold award for service

By LISA KUCHARSKIThe Independent

After losing her 15-year-old poodle, Phoebe, in 2007, Carolyn LeMay-Strass had been praying for the right dog to fill the hole in her heart and in her home.

“A piece of the puzzle was missing,” she said. “I was just simply lost without her. Every Friday, when I’d go in to St. Mary’s I would pray. I said ‘God, if you would just show me the sign, show me the way, I need another dog in my life.’”

About the same time, the Woodstock Veterinary Clinic took in a lonely little black pomeranian/border collie mix named Beauty. It was practice manager Ellie Kruis’ mission to find her the perfect home. After several visits and adoption offers for the 5-year-old dog, Beauty made the decision when she met LeMay-Strass. �e pair jumped into therapy work and the dog now holds 27 titles and awards as well as five plaques in therapy work, including �erapy Dogs International Gold – TDI’s highest honor for 500 or

more documented therapy visits.“�ey are just true soul mates, those

two,” Kruis said. “We showed Beauty to people for a while, but I’m super picky about who I adopt to. Carolyn had been our client and we already adopted a black cat named Tally to her. I knew she was a great prospect.”

LeMay-Strass and her husband, Art, adopted Beauty May 29, 2007, a date she said she will never forget. Prior to coming to the Woodstock Veterinary Clinic, Beauty had been abandoned by a couple who boarded the dog at Erickson’s Kennels in Crystal Lake. Owner Neal Erickson said, when the couple did not return for Beauty, he realized they had given fake names and

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By KATELYN STANEKThe Independent

A dilapidated cupola on the roof of the Old Courthouse means the city of Woodstock will pay more than anticipated to fix it.

�e City Council approved three change orders at its March 18 meeting totaling about $16,000 to replace rotting wood and make additional repairs to the b u i l d i n g ’s c u p o l a . Severe water damage left it in worse c o n d i t i o n t h a n e x p e c t e d , city officials said.

“As with any old s t r u c t u r e , the more work we do, the more p r o b l e m s we seem to find,” said Cort Carlson, Woodstock’s director of community and economic development.

�e expenditures weren’t included in the city’s original contract with Galena-based Renaissance Restoration Inc., but City Planner Nancy Baker said such changes are common when repairing old buildings. She said more additions could come as work on the

Council approvesmore funds for courthouse repair

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HOW THEY VOTED

To approve change orders for dome re-pair and the installa-tion of crenellations, and to approve a contract for the in-stallation of light-ning protection on the Old Courthouse building:

YesJulie DillonMaureen LarsonRB ThompsonMike TurnerMark SaladinJoe StarzynskiBrian Sager

City sets its sights on summertime festival


McHenry has Fiesta Days and Harvard has Milk Days. Now, Woodstock officials are hoping the city can make its own mark on the summer festival scene with

an event at Emricson Park this July.Woodstock Celebrates Summer in

the Park, set for Friday to Sunday, July 18 to 20, will coincide with the popular Gavers Community Cancer Foundation Barndance. �e city’s festival will include musical acts, food vendors,

games and other entertainment. “We’re trying to appeal to the whole

community,” said Cindy Smiley, the city’s executive assistant. “We want a variety of music and entertainment that isn’t aimed toward just one type of person.”

Mayor Brian Sager said the city had long hoped to create a signature festival for families separate from the events that take place on the Woodstock Square throughout the summer.

“We’ve been talking about it for a long time, but this year is the year it seems to be coming to fruition,” Sager said.

Following a free kick-off concert July 18, the festival will include a day of activities July 19 at Woodstock Water

Woodstock Celebrates Summer in the Park will run July 18 to 20 at Emricson

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Car enthusiasts from The HERD and the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America gather at Schwartz Performance, 1115 Rail Drive, for a tour of the custom car company’s facilities. Schwartz Performance makes chassis for classic and muscle cars, builds custom cars and restores vintage automobiles, among other things. The company employs a staff of 12 and has been located in Woodstock for about five years. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KEN FARVER

Works that will end before Barndance begins that evening. An event July 20 will feature a community picnic, bands, storytelling and other entertainment.

Woodstock businesses, nonprofits and restaurants will be invited to set up booths and concessions at no cost during the event. Smiley said organizers aimed to keep prices low for participants and families.

“We want to have something where people can come without spending a lot of money,” she said.

A budget of $50,000 has been put forward for the event, which is included in the proposed fiscal year 2014-15 budget. City Council members have discussed tapping unallocated video gambling tax revenue to help pay for the festival. Organizers also are looking to fundraise and sell sponsorships to cover some expenses.

Gavers Community Cancer Foundation will operate a beer garden

during the event, proceeds from which will benefit pediatric cancer research. �e group’s leaders have played a large part in helping to organize Woodstock Celebrates Summer in the Park, Sager said.

“�ey’re saying, ‘We’ll work this out. We want this to work,’ and so we’re so grateful to them,” he said.

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STREET SMARTS

Average gas price

$3.83 /GAL.

Reflects average price of regular unleaded gasoline at Woodstock gas stations the morning of March 24.

0.07

The Woodstock Police Department’s special traffic initiative for the month of March targets speeding.

As always, drive the speed limit to avoid unnecessary accidents caused by speeding.

WOODSTOCK CELEBRATES SUMMER IN THE PARK

The city is seeking volunteers as well as businesses, restaurants and not-for-profits looking to participate in the festi-val. To take part, call 815-338-4301 or email [email protected].

When: Friday to Sunday, July 18 to 20Where: Emricson Park, 1313 Kish-waukee Valley Road

GET YOUR MOTORS RUNNING

Cellphone users can register for reverse 911

The Woodstock Police used a reverse 911 system March 13 to alert residents in the area of a suspicious person, but that alert was available only to residents with land lines. The addition of the Self Registration Portal to the GeoCast Web Emergency No-tification System, which is already in use, provides emergency services with a way to gather contact information from the commu-nity at large. Through this free online service, McHenry County residents can sign up to re-ceive emergency alerts, issued by local pub-lic safety agencies, via land line or cellular telephone, text message or email.

The website https://mchenryco.onthealert.com will connect users to the portal. After ac-cepting the terms and conditions, users can follow the instructions for emergency notifi-cation registration. Participants can return

to the SRP using a secure login to update their personal contact information as often as needed to ensure accuracy of the data.

For information, call 911 coordinator The-resa Carlson at 815-337-7911.

Schools collecting used instruments

The Woodstock School District 200 Music Boosters are looking for used instruments to help students who might otherwise be unable to participate in school band and orchestra programs.

All instruments, including recorders, are accepted in any condition and what can’t be repaired will be recycled into art. Pianos and organs are not accepted. Instruments can be dropped off at any D-200 school or pickup can be scheduled by emailing d200music-boosters.org or calling 815-382-9913.

IN BRIEF

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Prim is apparent victor in sheriff’s race


Voters in western McHenry County were the only ones to send a County Board incumbent home in the March 18 primary, choosing newcomer Larry Smith over Ersel Schuster in the District 6 election.

Smith narrowly defeated Schuster by a vote of 3,208 to 3,146, according to unofficial results.

“I’m really happy that I won,” said Smith, a resident of unincorporated Harvard. “I’m looking forward to the election in November.”

Schuster, of Woodstock, has served on the board intermittently since 1986. She said she was taken aback by the results of the vote.

“Obviously, this was a surprise,” Schuster said. “But as far as being a public official goes, I make a choice as to whether I want to be a lemming who goes along with the crowd or one who sticks a neck out and stands by principles, and in doing that, I put a target on my back.”

Schuster had opposed a referendum allowing for the direct election of the County Board chairman, a measure that passed by a vote of 57 percent to 43 percent at the polls. Smith supported the measure.

Schuster said the election season had been marred by negative campaign tactics and said she believes Smith is unsuited for a seat on the board.

“�e candidate who came on is simply not qualified and is there for personal interests,” she said. “It’s disappointing to see people like that win.”

Smith, for his part, said his campaign had simply focused on informing voters of Schuster’s voting record, and, though he said he was “sort of new at this,” he added he was ready to serve on the board.

“I feel like educating the voters on the voting record of the incumbent is not negative,” Smith said. “And I do feel like I’m qualified. I’ve been a businessman in McHenry County for 30 years, I’ve been going to County Board meetings to stay on top of the issues. I’m qualified.”

Incumbent Michele Aavang won the first spot in the District 6 primary with 3,813 votes. District 6 covers parts of rural Woodstock, Marengo, Harvard, Union and Hebron.

John Jung Jr. and Michael Rein easily defeated Zane Seipler, all of Woodstock, in the Republican race for County Board District 5, which covers most of Woodstock as well as parts of Lakewood, Huntley and Lake in the Hills. Jung picked up 2,445 votes and Rein received 2,279 votes to Seipler’s 1,056. �ey will face Democratic incumbent Paula Yensen in the

general election.

Prim ahead in the count, but Zinke doesn’t concede

A margin of only 98 votes separated the Republican candidates for county sheriff, with retired police commander William Prim narrowly edging out McHenry County Undersheriff Andrew Zinke by a count of 14,516 to 14,418.

Prim declared victory in the primary, but at press time, Zinke said he had not bowed out of the race, choosing instead to await a final count of the votes, including late absentee ballots. McHenry County Clerk Katherine Schultz said there were only 47 such ballots awaiting tabulation, but ballots postmarked by the election date have two weeks to arrive at the clerk’s office. Provisional ballots also will be counted on that deadline.

Schultz said Zinke could choose to file a petition for a discovery recount, which would target certain precincts for another tabulation. �e deadline to file for a discovery recount is Monday, April 14.

Should Prim’s victory hold up, he will face attorney Jim Harrison in the general election, who has indicated he will run as an independent.

Elsewhere on the ballot for county offices, Mary McClellan defeated Nick Provenzano 15,721 to 12,099 in the Republican primary for clerk and Glenda

Miller beat Jeffrey �orsen 14,665 to 11,890 in the Republican primary for treasurer.

Voters approve chair elections, say no

to bond issueMcHenry County voters

overwhelmingly approved a measure allowing residents to elect the County Board chairman by a vote of 18,722 to 14,134, overturning an existing system whereby board members selected the chair.

In Bull Valley, a referendum to authorize the issuance of $5 million in bonds to pay for road repairs was defeated 182-67. In the weeks leading up to the election, village officials indicated they no longer wanted the bonds and said they would not accept them even if the measure were to pass at the ballot box.

For now, all election results are preliminary. Official results will be finalized when the votes are canvassed within two weeks of the election date, Schultz said.

District 6 voters oust County Board’s Schuster in primary

Voter turnout ‘disappointing,’ but expected, says county clerk


Less than 17 percent of McHenry County’s registered voters turned out for the March 18 primary election, a total McHenry County Clerk Katherine Schultz described as low, but not unexpected.

“For me, it’s disappointing, but it’s par for the course,” Schultz said.

Her office tabulated the final turnout at 16.97 percent, a number she called “about average.”

“People just don’t go vote during the primaries,” Schultz said.�e 2012 primary saw 19.71 percent of registered McHenry

County voters cast a ballot. �at election featured a presidential primary.

McHenry County’s turnout for this election closely mirrored totals in nearby counties, including Cook, which saw turnout at 16 percent; Lake, which totaled 14 percent; and Kane, which came in at 17 percent.

cupola progresses.“�ere’s still some areas that have to

be opened up yet,” Baker said.She added the structural integrity of

the dome has not been compromised.Much of the work on the building’s

roof was suspended for longer than expected because of harsh winter weather, but Baker said the project is set to be completed on schedule by the end of June.

In addition to the change orders for roof repair, the council approved another order to install copper crenellations at the top of the building’s dome at a cost of about $4,000. It also waived bids and awarded a contract for about $19,000

to Renaissance Restoration for the installation of lightning protection on the Courthouse.

�e restoration of the roof on the Old Courthouse was approved in October at a total cost of about $775,000, with about half of that slated for dome repairs. When it took ownership in 2011, the city planned on spending about $2 million for repairs to the building before selling it to a private investor, who would be responsible for about $2.5 to $3 million in additional work, according to the city’s initial estimates.

�e building is currently up for sale. Proposals from investors are due by May 1.

Courthouse Continued from Page 1

Man charged in home burglary

A 27-year-old Woodstock man allegedly broke into an extended family member’s home and stole a big-screen TV from the residence, police said.

Patrick M. Donahue was wanted on a warrant from the Woodstock Police Department for the alleged theft, which

took place in the 1100 block of Donegal Court Feb. 24.

He turned himself in to the McHenry County Adult Correctional Facility on or about March 18, according to a press release from the WPD.

Donahue was charged with residential burglary, a Class 1 felony; theft over $500, a Class 3 felony; and criminal damage to property, a Class A misdemeanor. He remains in custody at the McHenry County Adult Correctional Facility in lieu of posting $60,000 bond.

— Katelyn Stanek, The Independent

2 gas stations cited in tobacco check

Two Woodstock businesses were cited for violations during a recent tobacco compliance check conducted by the Woodstock Police Department.

Employees at Mobile Gas, 2025 S. Eastwood Drive, and Shell Gas, 110 N. Eastwood Drive, were cited for allegedly

selling tobacco products to a minor, according to a press release from the WPD.

In total, 28 tobacco retailers in Woodstock were inspected.

�e employees who police said sold tobacco to minors were issued municipal code violations and must appear at a hearing at City Hall April 10.

�e compliance checks were performed with help from the McHenry County Department of Health.


abandoned the dog. “�e people couldn’t take care of her

anymore and just dumped her off here,” he said. “She’s a very lucky dog,” Erickson said. “‘�ey found each other,’ is what we like to say.”

During her first week at her new home, LeMay-Strass noticed that Beauty was trying to tell her she needed a job. She started obedience classes at the Northwest Obedience Club in Cary. Soon after, her instructor suggested she use Beauty for therapy work because of her gentle demeanor. LeMay-Strass put Beauty’s name on a waiting list to be evaluated for therapy dog certification.

She took Beauty to an opening in Palatine in December 2007 with �erapy Dogs International, where she realized her dog had a special gift. During the final test toward certification, LeMay-Strass was asked to leave the room while Beauty sat with a “patient” in a wheelchair. When another man came in to walk a dog around, Beauty positioned herself between her patient and the other man until he left, and she returned to sit next to the patient. LeMay-Strass’ husband, who was watching from a different room, thought the dog had surely messed up, since she moved from her seat.

“As they explained to me later, she went that one step beyond into protective mode, which most dogs don’t do,” LeMay-Strass said. Beauty aced the tests, earned her Canine Good Citizen certificate and �erapy Dogs International certification and began visiting local hospitals and nursing homes. For the past five years, LeMay-Strass has logged in hundreds of visits to Centegra Hospital-Woodstock and Hearthstone Communities, and is considered a special canine handler team at the nursing home. She said Beauty spends a few minutes in each room and tells LeMay-Strass where she wants to go, limiting her visits to about seven to 10 minutes per resident for about an hour.

“Beauty is just wonderful,” said Joni Fischer, assistant administrator at

Hearthstone Communities. “She makes a huge impact on the lives of the people who live and work here. … Beauty gets all the glory, but Carolyn is absolutely wonderful with the residents too,” she said.

But Beauty shines most when working with people in hospice care, LeMay-Strass said. As part of the Loyal Friends Pet �erapy team with Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, headquartered in Des Plaines, the pair was matched with clients at several hospice facilities throughout the area.

“I learned a lot about love and compassion just through my dog, Beauty, and the patients,” she said. “�ey say at Seasons Beauty weaves her magic with the patients. �ey would just be focused on each other and there is that immediate connection.”

With hundreds of visits to hospice facilities in the past four years, LeMay-Strass has collected many stories about patients and their interactions with Beauty. With 10 chapters already in the works, she said she hopes to publish a book soon on her experiences.

Aside from therapy work, LeMay-Strass teaches a continuing education course at McHenry County College for therapy dog training. She and Beauty also enjoy freestyle dancing and entertaining nursing home audiences with their routines.

“I tell you, she can shimmy,” she said.Beauty has taken a break from her

therapy work. About two years ago, she underwent a splenectomy by Woodstock Veterinary Clinic’s Dr. Charles Carmichael, removing a six-pound tumor on her spleen. She has started making short visits to nursing homes again. LeMay-Strass said she hopes to continue sharing Beauty’s gift, even if it’s less often.

“It’s opened up a whole new world for me in volunteering,” she said. “It’s been such a rewarding experience. … I owe it all to Dr. Shaw and Ellie for rescuing her and Dr. Carmichael for saving her.”

Therapy dog Continued from Page 1

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OBITUARIES

NEWS

POLICE BLOTTER

Any charges are merely accusa-tions, and defendants or suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Doris Marie GraikowskiDoris Marie Graikowski, 82, Woodstock,

died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, at Valley Hi Nursing Home, Woodstock.

She was born April 8, 1931, to Stanley and Elizabeth (Overman) Graikowski in Thorp, Wis.

Survivors include three sisters, Alice (John) VanLanduyt, Elaine Perry and Phyllis Bickford; two brothers, Gerald (Joyce) Grai-kowski and Dan (Ginger) Graikowski; and many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her par-ents and a brother, Arthur (Phyllis) Grai-kowski.

A memorial gathering will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 29, until the time of the memorial Mass at 11a.m. at St. Mary

Catholic Church, 312 Lincoln Ave., Wood-stock. Interment will be at a later date.

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

Ruth Elaine MathesRuth Elaine Mathes, 73, Urbana, died

Sunday, March 16, 2014, at Carle Foun-dation Hospital, Urbana.

She was born June 12, 1940, to Lester and Mildred (Hunt) Wright in Universal, Ind.

On July 28, 1962, she married John Mathes in Indiana.

She was a graduate of St. Bernice High School and worked at Walgreen’s and as an office manager at a podiatrist’s office. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother

and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family, especially her granddaugh-ter; they were best friends. She was always kind, thoughtful and caring, and she loved to laugh.

She was a room mother at Thomas Paine Elementary School for many years and served as a sponsor for the Urbana High School Wrestlettes, a cheerleading squad for the wrestling team.

She owned two cats and liked to spoil them. She had a garden in her backyard and loved flowers. She had recently learned to use a computer. She enjoyed playing card games, Yahtzee and chess with her family, and she was an avid fan of high school and college basketball, especially the Fighting Illini. She liked Olive Garden, HGTV and QVC. What she loved most of all was grabbing her granddaughter and

giving her big hugs and lots of kisses.She met every challenge with faith, op-

timism and determination. She was much beloved by her family and friends; she will be missed by everyone who knew her.

Survivors include a son, Dennis Mathes, Jacksonville; a daughter, Melissa (Travis) Bauer, Urbana; a granddaughter, Alexan-dria Ruth Bauer; a sister, Edna (Richard) Wright; and three brothers, Donald (San-dra) McCauley, Charles (Jeannie) McCau-ley Jr. and Gary Wright.

She was preceded in death by her par-ents; a sister, Betty Lou Wright; and a broth-er, Kenneth Wright.

Visitation was held March 20, and the funeral was March 21 at Renner-Wikoff Chapel, Urbana.

Memorial contributions can be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

WL man charged with sex offender registry violation

A Wonder Lake man was charged March 19 with violating the “duty to register” provision of the Sex Offender Act.

Robert K. Curtis, 44, was arrested by the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office after officials were notified he was living in unincorporated Wonder Lake and had allegedly failed to disclose his residence as required by the Illinois Sex

Offender Registry Act, according to a press release from the sheriff’s office.

Curtis had lived in the residence since December 2013. He was a prior registrant in New Hampshire, the release said.

According to the New Hampshire Department of Safety, Curtis was convicted in 1996 of 14 counts of felony sexual assault of a victim older than 13 and younger than 16. He was also convicted of failure to register as a sex offender in 2006.

Curtis is being held at the McHenry County Correctional Facility on $15,000 bond. His court date was set for March 24.


Alicia Kristine Rexford, 38, 106 E. Melody Lane, Woodstock, was charged Feb. 28 with driv-ing while license suspended and disregarding a stop sign at Jack-son and Pleasant streets. Rexford posted $150 bond. Court date was set for March 27.

Douglas R. Glenn Jr., 25, 1921 Tappan St., Woodstock, was charged Feb. 28 with un-lawful possession of drug para-phernalia and disobeying a stop sign at West Jackson and Throop streets. Glenn posted $150 bond. Court date was set for March 20.

Videl Ortiz-Ramirez, 31, 654 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock,

was charged March 5 with driving without a driver’s license and driv-ing with obstructed side windows at 1000 Lake Ave. Ortiz-Ramirez posted $150 bond. Court date was set for April 3.

Jaroslaw Szczygiel, 32, 1530 N. Seminary Ave., Wood-stock, was charged March 5 with criminal trespass to land at 506 Clay St. Szczygiel was turned over to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office. Bond was set at $1500. Court date is to be set.

Amanda N. While, 25, 3714 Garden Valley Road, Woodstock, was charged March 8 with driving under the influence,

driving under the influence over and improper lane usage at 1101 Lake Ave. While posted $100 and her driver’s license as bond. Court date was set for April 3.

Joseph R. Loebach, 21, 241 Barn Swallow Drive, Woodstock, was charged March 10 with driv-ing while license suspended and having tinted windows at 1300 S. Eastwood Drive. Loebach posted $150 bond. Court date was set for April 3.


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Tech interest grows with

STEMNearly all kids love math and science.

�ey just don’t know it yet.After all, their days are inundated with

the byproducts of such knowledge — smart phones, tablets, media streaming services — that follow them nearly everywhere they go. �ey can navigate a maze of social media platforms and apps, but often they lack the knowledge to build the same systems that have transformed their daily lives.

Luckily, math, science and the other STEM fields (the acronym stands for “science, technology, engineering and mathematics”) are undergoing something of a renaissance in education that proves these essential skills don’t need to be dull, and Woodstock schools and other groups are part of the change.

Recently, we’ve seen the effects of that renaissance in our own Education pages. Some students are making robots and taking on statewide competition. Others are building microscopes as part of an initiative to include more engineering concepts in the standard curriculum. Still others are joining surgical workshops or traveling to the University of Illinois for math competitions.

�e focus on STEM isn’t confined to schools, though. Woodstock’s Challenger Learning Center for Science & Technology, always a natural breeding ground for kids with a keen interest in science, is hosting events for children and families, which further that education outside the classroom.

�is is good news.As education experts, pundits and

industry professionals place more and more emphasis on STEM — those sometimes-dreaded subjects so many parents fear when they’re asked for homework help — our kids will be expected to rise to the occasion.

Finding ways to make these essential subjects interesting and applicable in daily life is vital to our students’ success.

Fortunately, many educators in our area are already looking at myriad ways to make this happen.

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No Robin Hoods in Springfield

I’m remembering the story of Robin Hood as I read about the new [“millionaire’s”] tax being proposed in Springfield.

Common misconception of this story is that Robin Hood stole from

the rich people to give to the poor people. �e fact of the story is that Robin Hood stole from those who unjustly levied excessive taxes and confiscated private property when taxes were not paid. He fought against the tax collector, the Sheriff of Nottingham, and those who levied the taxes, Prince John. He did not steal from those who produced and sold goods or services.

Mr. Madigan can be described as the Sheriff of Nottingham and Gov. Quinn as Prince John, or if you like, vise versa. Here they go again, saying the money will go to the schools. I’ve a bridge for sale for anyone who believes this.

Hey Illinois, welcome to Nottingham.

David G. Stack,Woodstock

Woodstock Theatre opens main auditorium

On March 20, the Woodstock Theatre opened its newly renovated main auditorium for the 8 p.m. showing of “Diver-gent.” About 200 people attended the show. Originally the Miller Theatre, the auditorium was converted to two screens in 1979. The March 20 showing marks the return to one screen.

The main auditorium imitates the former glory of the origi-nal Miller Theatre, with the large, domed ceiling exposed and the area adorned with replicated 1920s design ele-

ments. The auditorium can hold about 275 viewers, the larg-est of the eight auditoriums.

The small theater located where the stage used to be is also nearing completion, and crews are now shifting their focus to finish the main lobby and concessions.

It’s been a long haul, but we like seeing the progress and we’re excited for the full completion. There is a great amount of attention to detail in recreating the authentic feel that fits in with Woodstock’s character and the historical significance of the building, and we appreciate Classic Cinemas’ care for the project.

INDE THOUGHT

FYI

Auto checkup

Because the temperatures have been changing so much in the past few weeks, be sure to do a checkup on your vehicles. Check your tires for low air pressure and wear and tear. You

may need to look at your alignment if you’ve encountered some unpleasant potholes during the winter months.

The long winter also may have taken its toll on your wipers and washer fluid. Be sure to replace worn wipers before the rainy season sets in.

QUOTABLE

“Experience does not err. Only your judgments err by expecting from her what is not in her power.”

— Leonardo da Vinci

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Credit for the idea for this “Declarations” goes to the Rev. John H. Danner, senior pastor of Sanibel Congregational Church in Florida. In preparing his congregation for Sunday morning worship, he talked about the importance of rests in music.

Anyone who can read music knows a composition is made up of notes and rests, he said. Notes tell the one reading the music what to play or sing. Rests signal the musician to pause – not play or sing. A rest in music, he said, adds significance and beauty to the notes around it. “A rest, though sometimes very short, adds to the splendor of what follows.”

�e week before I heard the Rev. Danner speak I had been busy as usual. Even though I had set a goal to spend some time each day in quiet, I was busy from getting up to going to bed. Needless to say, I was a prime candidate for the message.

From my childhood days taking piano lessons, I remembered some of various rests. I remembered 1/8 rests – equal in duration to an 1/8 note, and I remembered whole rests – equal in duration to a whole note. I checked the

Internet to see the shortest and longest rests – 1/64 and four measures.

Just as music needs rests to add to its splendor, so workers need periods of rest to increase productivity, safety and sense of purpose. Everyone should take breaks from their work, whether sitting at a desk working on a computer, driving a truck or teaching school.

Nature sets a good example for utilizing rests, offering seasons of rain for growing and dry spells for rest. Here in the Midwest, we look forward to spring and a rest from winter cold. Farmers know the soil benefits from rests – the time between harvests and planting. Educators use recesses and even weeklong breaks to give students a rest between academic challenges. �e value of rest while sleeping is well-documented.

Some rests in life are really short – like the 1/64 rest in music. A really short

rest in life might be pausing to admire the beauty of the stars while taking the dog out before going to bed. A slightly longer rest, more like an 1/8 rest, could be flying a kite on a warm spring afternoon or enjoying a cup of coffee.

For some people, a whole rest in life is spending a day with friends or family. For others, it is having an agenda-free day.

A four-measure or long rest is taking a week of vacation and leaving work behind.

In a newspaper, white space provides a rest for the reader. If the pages of �e Independent were covered with words and photographs, reading it would be tiresome. Instead, the staff builds in white space, drawing attention to specific words and adding interest to each page.

In keeping with the theme of this column, I offer you a moment’s rest. �e white space at right is a 1/64 rest in your day. Use it as you like to rest and thus add significance to what’s yet to come.

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Listen to the music, and stop to rest» COLUMN

A plea to theatergoers

“Oh, behave!” – Austin Powers, in virtually every Austin Powers movie

Austin Powers, where are you when we need you? As an avid theatergoer, former president of TownSquare Players and frequent McHenry County actor, I thoroughly enjoy the whole experience of live entertainment, whether it’s in Chicago, at our own Woodstock Opera House or elsewhere. But my enjoyment has been tempered twice in recent weeks, and I’ve had to hold my temper because of performances – not of the people on stage, but of those in the audience.

If you’re at home watching a show or movie by yourself or with your family, acceptable behavior can include everything from checking your email or Twitter feed to leaving the room for a snack to making fun of the actors or cheesy special effects (have you seen what Kraft does with cheese in their ads?!). But when you go to a

live performance, there’s a certain nine-letter word to keep in mind, and it isn’t “entertain” – it’s “etiquette.”

Whose phone line is it anyway?

Recently I won tickets to see comedian Wayne Brady at the Chicago �eatre. Early on in the show, Wayne Brady noticed – in the front row – an audience member texting. He asked the man for his phone, then for the password to unlock it, and he then proceeded to determine who the audience member felt it so important to reach out to instead of watching the show. He called her on the phone and said that the next time she wants to chat with this guy during one of his shows, “Buy a ticket!”

A smartphone is great IF the person holding it has enough “smarts” to know to turn off the phone when a performance begins and – yes, I’m talking to you, opening night attendees at TownSquare Players’ “�e Wedding Singer” – when it resumes after intermission. If you’re distracting me or

a performer, you’re interfering with my ability to get lost in the performance. (Depending on how complex a plot or improvisation, I may get lost anyway, but that’s beside the point.)

Mr. MannersJudith Martin, a.k.a. “Miss Manners,”

is the foremost authority on etiquette, answering questions in her syndicated newspaper column on everything from a fiance’s mother who’s planning to wear a dress that’ll be fancier than the bride’s gown to a commuter driven crazy by her seatmate playing with coins for an hour-long train ride. I don’t think there’s a “Mr. Manners,” but allow me to take on that role for a second with a few additional tips for those attending a live show:

If you need to leave in the middle of a performance (presumably to use a restroom; it had better not be for something else unless you’re a doc-tor on call), quietly rise and exit. Don’t climb over your seat into the next row.

Avoid falling asleep. Take it from someone who was in an exhausted state when he saw Al Pacino in “Rich-ard III” on Broadway years ago. I’m sure Pacino has my picture on a “NOT Wanted” poster somewhere.

Eat beforehand or afterward,

not during the show. Best-case sce-nario, fellow audience members will be salivating and looking around; worst-case scenario, the people on stage will be.

Feel free to applaud after musi-cal numbers and at the end of scenes/acts. If something’s funny, laugh; if something’s a shock, gasp. If you want to talk, wait until intermission or after the show. And if you loved the show and more performances are still slated, tell everyone they should see it, but wait ’til this performance is over.

A final thoughtEven if you know the lyrics to a song

(e.g., “Tomorrow” in the upcoming Woodstock Musical �eatre Company production of “Annie”), don’t sing along. After all, just because the sun’ll come out tomorrow doesn’t mean a fellow audience member won’t make you see stars tonight.

» COLUMN

Declarations

CherylWormley

A Musing

PaulLockwood

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


Education

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COLLEGE CURRENTS

A night at the museum for Challenger visitorsAnnual event pairs Museum of Science and Industry with Challenger Center

By LISA KUCHARSKIThe Independent

�e Museum of Science and Industry,

Chicago, will join the Challenger Learning

Center for Science & Technology �urs-

day, April 11, to entertain and educate audi-

ences through experiments at the Center’s

Family Science Night.

“It’s just a fun, exciting STEM (science,

technology, engineering, mathematics)

opportunity,” said Challenger Executive

Director Chantel Madson. “If your kids are

interested in science and experimenting,

it’s good for all ages. Preschoolers through

grandparents, everybody enjoys the time

here.”

�e eighth annual partnership will fea-

ture a variety of hands-on stations with

different experiments supplied by MSI.

Running from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., the Fam-

ily Science Night is an open house where

visitors can maneuver through the differ-

ent stations at their own leisure and take

tours of the facility.

Madson said some popular experiments

in the past include making recycled pa-

per, dissecting frogs and shooting off Alka

Seltzer rockets, a crowd favorite. She said

most of the experiments remain a mystery

to the Challenger and the public until they

are brought in, but they are always enjoy-

able and often entertaining.

“It’s all very simple activities,” Madson

said. “If they really loved it, they could go

home and Google the activity and do it at

home using basic things they could find

at home. … It’s just a really fun night for

families to come and spend a Friday night

together.”

Madson said MSI receives funding for

outreach programs like the Family Sci-

ence Night to come in and provide sci-

ence learning opportunities to different

communities. She said she is thankful for

MSI’s volunteerism because some of the

experiment kits could be expensive for

the Challenger Center.

In the past, Family Science Night has

drawn up to 200 people to the event.

Along with MSI, this year the Girl Scouts

of Northern Illinois will attend to recruit

members and share an activity, and the

Jump Rope Girls will perform jump-

rope-making demonstrations and sell

their hand-cranked yarn jump-ropes.

“�ere’s just so much energy,” said lead

flight director Rebecca Dolmon, who re-

members attending one of the first Fam-

ily Science Nights with MSI as a student.

“I hope it will inspire them to try some

stuff at home and explore and come

back. �ere’s such love for science out

there.”

�e cost is $5 per person in advance or

$7 at the door.

HIGHLIGHT

Girls on the Run teaches potential, confidence

By JANET DOVIDIOThe Independent

Woodstock School District 200 stu-

dents have the opportunity to partici-

pate in a self-esteem program for girls

called Girls on the Run.

�e program is a nationwide non-

profit organization dedicated to help-

ing girls know their potential and en-

couraging them to have the confidence

to pursue their dreams through a run-

ning fitness program that culminates

in a 5K run.

Mary Endres Elementary School

fourth-grade teacher Shannon Laidig

coordinates the program at her school.

Mary Endres has two teams, each with

13 girls in third to fifth grades that meet

twice a week from March through May.

�e curriculum includes walking and

running exercises as well as games

and activities that encourage positive

thinking and confidence.

“�e strategies in this program are

very positive,” said Laidig. “�e girls

are proud of what they are learn-

ing and what they are accomplishing.

�ere are obvious improvements in their

self-esteem and social interaction.”

Teachers at the school volunteer their

time to serve as team coaches. In addi-

tion to Laidig, Mary Endres’ coaches are

Jen Waldack, Joanna Bacon and Heidi

Nieman.

�e final activity will be a 5K run/

walk at Woodstock North High School

Sunday, May 18. Each girl will run with

a buddy who is 18 years or older. Partici-

pation is open to the public.

“�is volunteer time provides a won-

derful opportunity for coaches to re-

new their own positive approach to life,”

Laidig said. “As for the girls, we see im-

proved behavior and more confidence

from the beginning. It is obvious in the

classroom and on the playground.”

For information, visit www.gotrnwil.

org.

BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS

Dana Swaboda of the Chicago Blackhawks Ice Crew sits with Westwood Ele-mentary School third-grader Ellie Hunter Granat during the school’s “celebrity breakfast” March 19. The event was part of the It Starts with School Breakfast campaign. Other guests included Mayor Brian Sager and Woodstock Willie. INDE-PENDENT PHOTO BY KEN FARVER

Missouri S&T announces honors list

The following students were named to the honor’s list at Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, Mo.: Michael Hansing, Woodstock; Jonathan

Walsh, Wonder Lake.

White named to provost listRachel White, Woodstock, was named

to the Fall 2013 provost/vice president list at Truman State University, Kirksville, Mo.

FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHT

Where: Challenger Center, 222 E. Church St.When: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11Cost: $5 in advance, $7 at the door


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A & EOrphans set to steal hearts in WMTC’s ‘Annie’

By SANDY KUCHARSKIThe Independent

�e infectious enthusiasm of the or-

phans and the chemistry of the multi-

generational cast will come together to

entertain audiences in the Woodstock

Musical �eatre Company’s production

of “Annie.” �e show will open at the

Woodstock Opera House Friday, April 4,

running Friday to Sunday through April

27, with the exception of Easter Sunday,

April 20.

With a 12-show run, the role of An-

nie will be split between two girls, Sa-

mantha Erne and Alyssa St. John, each

starring in six performances. �e show

also features Larry Breidenbach as

Oliver Warbucks, Christy Johanson as

Grace Farrell, and Mary Barrett as Miss

Hannigan.

�e 35-member cast spans nearly

seven generations and draws talent

from surrounding counties, in a combi-

nation of veterans and newcomers.

“It’s a wonderful cast,” said Bud Jones

who plays FDR. “It’s fun to come to re-

hearsal every night.” Jones, a retired

Marine Corp pilot, drives more than an

hour to rehearsal from his home in Park

Ridge. A veteran of local theater closer

to home, Jones auditioned for the pro-

duction because he wanted to perform

at the Woodstock Opera House.

Eliza Goers as Molly, Woodstock, is

the youngest cast member at age 8, but

it’s not her first show. �e Dean Street

Elementary School student took the

stage as Tootie in the 2013 Woodstock

High School production of “Meet Me in

St. Louis.” She said she likes everything

‘ANNIE’

Where: Woodstock Opera House, 121 E. Van Buren St.When: Fridays to Sundays, April 4 to 27. (No performance Easter Sunday.)Tickets: $23 adults, $20 students and senior citizens

The leading role is double-cast for WMTC’s production of “Annie.” Alyssa St. John, left, and Samantha Erne are each featured as Annie in six of the shows. COURTESY PHOTO

After a hiatus, a return to the stageWho are these

people? �at’s a

question many peo-

ple ask themselves

when they go to the

Woodstock Opera

House and enjoy one

of the community

theater productions

produced each year.

�e answer is that, in

most cases, the per-

formers, production

staff and crew mem-

bers are talented theater people who live

next door and don’t get a paycheck for

what they do in the theater. Many of the

performers who will grace the stage in

next month’s Woodstock Musical �e-

atre Company production of “Annie”

bring years (sometimes decades) of ex-

perience with them. Many have studied

theater and music in excellent college

programs and bring that experience and

training to the stage “for the fun of it.”

One such performer is Christy Johan-

son, a trained music teacher who started

her career in 1994 while a high school

student when she was on the Opera

House crew for “Anything Goes” and

was in the cast of the summer theater

production of “Carousel” that I directed.

Christy went to U. of I., where she earned

a degree in music education and was in

many theatrical performances.

After a seven-year hiatus while she

cared for her three children and directed

church music programs, Christy is

renewing her performance career with

“Annie,” where she will play the role of

Grace Farrell. She has performed, di-

rected and taught at places as varied as

Richmond High School, the Raue Center

and the Interlochen Arts Academy in

northern Michigan. Christy, originally

from Harvard, lives in Woodstock and

is thrilled to be performing at the Opera

House again.

As we spoke, Christy was quick to

“share the spotlight” with many of the

other performers in the show. She

pointed out that the two talented young

girls sharing the title role in the show are

from Crystal Lake (Alyssa St. John) and

Schaumburg (Samantha Erne), and also

wanted me to know about three sets of

parent/child performers in the show.

Mike Silva, an experienced local

performer, will play Drake the butler in

the show while his son Logan, a student

at Woodstock High School, will be in

the ensemble. Logan got his start in the

Woodstock Summer Children’s �eatre

program. Teresa Walsh and her daugh-

ter Molly Freeman, also a high school

student, will both be seen in the ensem-

ble of the show. Christy was delighted

to tell me that Joel Bennett, who plays

the role of Rooster alongside her in the

show, and his mother, Mary Ann Ben-

nett, worked with her on the crew for

“Anything Goes.”

�e cast of 30 is filled with your

neighbors who can’t wait to share their

talent with the community. Some will

make their Opera House debut in the

show, while others like Kathie Comella

have been performing here for decades.

All share one thing—a love of perform-

ing. �ey may not be paid for their

work, but their talent and their efforts

are very professional. Get your tickets

and see what I mean.

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TonyCasalino

Tony Casalino is chairman of the Wood-stock Opera House Advisory Commission.

about the production of “Annie,”

naming dancing as her favorite part

of performing.

�e production calls for casting a

group of orphans, creating roles for

several young girls. WMTC Presi-

dent Kathie Comella said, “It’s good

to have some opportunities for chil-

dren. We’ve got to recruit them and

get them interested [in theater], and

hope they have a good experience.”

�e director, Barry Norton, Cary,

joined WMTC about five years ago

as a set painter. Norton was excited

to be involved with this particular

show and, as a fourth-grade school

teacher, he is truly in his element

working with all the children in the

production.

“I like the show,” he said. “I like

the history behind it, and that the

kids can learn a lot about the history.

Putting kids and adults together … I

think it’s great they can learn from

each other. �row a dog in there, it’s

even better!”

Norton double majored in the-

ater and education, and he uses

many theater-related activities with

his students. “It’s great for reading

skills, it’s great for memorization,

and it’s great for meeting kids.”

In addition to serving as a board

member, Norton takes on many dif-

ferent roles with WMTC. His resume

includes performing, directing, set

design and, most recently, animal

handler; his dog, Rusty, plays Sandy in

the production.

“Lately I’ve been pushing the direct-

ing side,” he said, “but it’s my goal to

get back on stage soon.”

�e heartwarming tale of orphan An-

nie promises to be a fun time for the

audience. Norton said, “�e energy and

enthusiasm from the kids is just going

to grab [the audience]. �ey come on

right in the beginning and that’s a great

spot. It’s just like bang, they’ve got you.”

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» MUSICWEDNESDAY JAM GROUPMarch 26, 1 to 4 p.m.Unity Spiritual Center of Woodstock225 W. CalhounFree815-337-3534unitywoodstock.orgAcoustic musicians meet weekly to play music together. Everyone is welcome to at-tend to join in or to listen.

STAGE LEFTOVERSMarch 26, April 9, 7:30 p.m.Stage Left Café125 Van Buren St.Donationwoodstockoperahouse.comRich Prezioso, Joe Pesz, Brian Murphy, Laurel Palma, Pete Jonsson and Les Urban will perform.

LIVE MUSIC AT EXPRESSLY LESLIE’SMarch 28, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Woodstock Square Mall110 Johnson St.815-338-2833FreeThe Kishwaukee Ramblers will perform.

OPEN MIC NIGHTMarch 28, April 11, 7 p.m.Stage Left Café125 Van Buren St.$3 donationoffsquaremusic.orgOpen Mic is sponsored by Off Square Mu-sic. Various artists will perform in 15-min-ute slots.

JAZZ NIGHTApril 4, 7 p.m.Stage Left Café125 Van Buren St.815-337-1395$5 donationJazz Night is sponsored by Jazz on the Square. Various artists will perform jazz music.

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKETApril 5, 9 a.m. to noonMcHenry County Farm Bureau1102 McConnell RoadFree9 a.m. - Don Humbertson10 a.m. - Courtney Sullivan11 a.m. - Ken Johnson

ROTARY HAITIAN IDOLApril 5, 6:30 p.m.Woodstock VFW240 N. Throop St.$10 in advance, $12 at the doorrotaryhaitianidol.comThe Woodstock Morning Rotary Club will host the fifth annual Haitian Idol event featuring a battle of the bands. The event raises money and awareness for Haiti and other Rotary projects.

FIRST SATURDAY MUSICApril 5, 7 p.m.Unity Spiritual Center of Woodstock225 W. Calhoun St.$3 donation815-337-3534Visitors can participate in the open mic night or enjoy the show. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

D-200 CHORAL FESTIVALApril 7, 7 p.m.Woodstock High School501 W. South St.815-338-4370Choral groups from grade, middle and high schools will perform.

KEY CLUB COFFEE HOUSEApril 12, 8 to 10 p.m.Stage Left Café125 Van Buren St.woodstockoperahouse.comThe Woodstock High School Key Club hosts a coffee house.

» THEATER‘ANNIE’April 4,5,11,12,18,19,25,26, 8 p.m.April 6,13,27, 3 p.m.Woodstock Opera House121 Van Buren St.$23 adults, $20 senior citizens, $20 stu-dents815-338-5300Woodstock Musical Theatre Company brings the popular comic strip heroine to life in a stage musical.

» MULTIMEDIACREATIVE LIVING SERIESApril 17, 10 a.m.Woodstock Opera House121 Van Buren St.$24815-338-5300Richard Glazier brings movie history to life with a unique multimedia concert.

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

‘300: RISE OF AN EMPIRE’Persian forces led by Xerxes, played by Rodrigo Santoro (“300”), and Artemisia, played by Eva Greene (“Casino Royale”), invade Greece. “300: Rise of an Empire” is directed by Noam Murro (“Smart People”) and also stars Lena Headley (“Dredd”) and Sullivan Stapleton (“Gangster Squad”). RATED R, 102 MINUTES

‘MUPPETS MOST WANTED’

The Muppets are back and find themselves involved in a caper in Europe. Hilarity en-sues. “Muppets Most Wanted” is directed by James Bobin (“The Muppets”) and stars Chloe Grace Moretz (“Let Me In”), Tom Hiddleston (“Thor”), Stanley Tucci (“The Terminal”), Christoph Waltz (“Django Un-chained”), Tina Fey (“Date Night”) and Salma Heyek (“Desperado”) and the Mup-pets. RATED PG, 112 MINUTES

‘NON-STOP’Liam Neeson (“Darkman”) is an air marshal who races to save his fellow passengers during a transatlantic flight. “Non-Stop” is directed by Jaume Collet-Serra (“Orphan”) and also stars Julianne Moore (“The Big Leb-owski”), Corey Stall (“Salt”), Linus Roache (“Batman Begins”) and Michelle Dockery (“Hanna”). RATED PG-13, 106 MINUTES

‘NOAH’Noah, played by Russell Crowe (“A Beauti-ful Mind”), is chosen by God to save the inhabitants of Earth while God unleashes his wrath. “Noah” is directed by Darren Aronof-sky (“Black Swan”) and also stars Jennifer Connelly (“Once Upon a Time in America”), Anthony Hopkins (“Silence of the Lambs”), Emma Watson (“The Bling Ring”) and Ray Winstone (“Edge of Darkness”). RATED PG-13, 138 MINUTES

‘NEED FOR SPEED’A street racer, played by Aaron Paul (“Breaking Bad”), seeks revenge on the ex-partner who framed him. “Need for Speed” is directed by Scott Waugh (“Act of Valor”) and also stars Dominic Cooper (“Captain America: The First Avenger”), Michael Ke-aton (“Batman”) and Imogen Poots (“28 Weeks Later”). RATED PG-13, 130 MINUTES

‘SABOTAGE’Arnold Schwarzenegger (“The Terminator”) is back and this time he is head of an elite DEA task force that is the target of a drug cartel. “Sabotage” is directed by David Ayer

(“End of Watch”) and also Sam Worthington (“Avatar”), Terrence Howard (“Crash”), Joe Manganiello (“Magic Mike”) and Mireille Enos (“World War Z”). RATED R, 109 MINUTES

‘DIVERGENT’In the future, a young lady discovers she is not like others in the mainstream of society and must fight to save her kind. “Divergent” is directed by Neil Burger (“Limitless”) and stars Shailene Woodley (“The Descendants”), Kate Winslet (“Little Children”), Miles Teller (“The Spectacular Now”) and Tony Goldwyn (“Ghost”). RATED PG-13, 139 MINUTES

‘MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN’Mr. Peabody, the voice of Ty Burrell (“In Good Company”), and his adopted son Sher-man, the voice of Max Charles (“The Amaz-ing Spider-Man”), travel through time to try to fix a time rift of their own creation. “Mr. Pea-body & Sherman” is directed by Rob Minkoff (“Stuart Little”) and also stars the voices of Al-lison Janney (“Finding Nemo”), Leslie Mann (“This is 40”) and Dennis Haysbert (“Major League”). RATED PG, 92 MINUTES


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Minding YourBusiness

John Trione

REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

John C. Trione is the General Manager of the Woodstock Independent and can be reached at gm@thewoodstockindependent or at 815-701-9259.

By SANDY KUCHARSKIThe Independent

Local wedding professionals are

banding together to form the Wood-

stock Wedding Network, an orga-

nization dedicated to promoting

Woodstock as a wedding venue and

increasing awareness of nearby service

providers.

Dana Brandt opened Happily Ever

After Photography around the corner

from Starbucks in September 2013. As

she became familiar with the charm of

the community, she was compelled to

share the word.

“�e longer I was there, the more

I could not just sit back and let it go

unnoticed any longer by other peo-

ple,” she said. “I saw a wedding on the

Square, and I thought, ‘�ere needs to

be more of these!’”

Brandt began talking to other wed-

ding professionals and the Woodstock

Wedding Network began taking shape.

“People are talking about it and word

of mouth is spreading,” she said. Armed

with experience from other network-

ing groups she was involved in, Brandt

defined specific expectations for the

group.

�e network lists giving back to the

community and being action-oriented

as top priorities. “Every other month

we are picking a different charity to

work with,” she said, avoiding the all-

too-common danger of becoming too

self-involved.

�e group will be exclusive to true

wedding professionals with established

businesses, including photographers,

disc jockeys, event planners, caterers

and event venues. “We have literally

every wedding resource available right

here in Woodstock,” said Brandt. �at’s

not to say they will not also include

members from neighboring communi-

ties, but the goal is to draw clients to

have their wedding in Woodstock.

�e network will help members ex-

pand their client base through refer-

rals from other members. Each busi-

ness will have folders containing

literature pieces from each member

to share with contacts they make. �e

Woodstock Wedding Network also

plans to host two wedding walks each

year. �e events will be a fair-like set-

ting for couples planning a wedding,

with vendors set up throughout the

Square and activities such as live mu-

sic, food, tours of venues and a white

dove release.

Brandt was excited to announce that

Sunday, June 22, has already been ap-

proved by the city for the Spring Wed-

ding Walk. Her vision is to make this

an annual event, as anticipated as Fair

Diddley or Groundhog Day. “I want this

to be a staple of Woodstock, a contin-

ued tradition where people are looking

forward to it,” she said.

Business professionals seem to be

feeding off Brandt’s enthusiasm and

ideas, and the interest in the Wood-

stock Wedding Network has been

growing steadily. “I’ve got a lot of extra

energy!” she said. “I wish I could funnel

it into doing the laundry, but I can’t!”

Network promotes Woodstock weddings

Filed in the McHenry County Recorder’s Office March 3 to 13:

Residence at 1018 Clay St., Woodstock, was sold by Bank of Amer-ica N.A., Richardson, Texas, to the Sec-retary of Housing and Urban Develop-ment, Chicago, for $43,560.

Residence at 4520 Wonder Lake Drive, Wonder Lake, was sold by Sec-retary of Housing and Urban Develop-ment, Atlanta, to Wayne and Dianna Bremer, Wheeling, for $85,000.

Residence at 479 N. Eastwood Drive, Woodstock, was sold by the Fed-eral Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Carrollton, Texas, to Marjorie Biedron, Woodstock, for $$43,750.

Residence at 1065 Greewwood Circle, Unit 3D, Woodstock, was sold by Eric Breckenridge, Chicago, to Wal-ter and Nancy Lechner, Crystal Lake, for $57,500.

Residence at 3190 Shenandoah Lane, Woodstock, was sold by the Fed-eral National Mortgage Association, Dallas, to Douglas and Karleen Pitch-ford, Buffalo Grove, for $85,000.

Residence at 1940 Sheila St., Woodstock, was sold by the Federal National Mortgage Association, Dal-las, to Ryan Pomerenke, Woodstock, for $105,000.

Residence at 8908 Bull Valley Road, Woodstock, was sold by Inter-county Judicial Sales, Chicago, to Mac 4 Investments, c/o Rhienna Trevino, Crystal Lake, for $115,001.

Residence at 158 Bloomfield Drive, Woodstock, was sold by In-tercounty Judicial Sales Corporation, Chicago, to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Chicago, for $46,273.

Commercial metal stamping build-ing at 919 Trakk Lane, Woodstock, was sold by Royce Leasing LLC, Wood-stock, to Trakk Lane LLC, Woodstock, for $1,150,000.

Residence at 409 Marawood Drive, Woodstock, was sold by State Bank of the Lakes, f/k/a State Bank of

MarketplaceWedding industry professionals are publicizing the city as a destination for nuptials

“I saw a wedding on the Square and I thought, ‘There needs to be more of these!’”

— Dana Brandt, photographer

Antioch, Antioch, to Steven Berry and Cindy Lee Madill, Woodstock, for $380,000.

Residence at 487 W. Judd St., Wood-stock, was sold by Martha McConnell, Crystal Lake, to Geri Rydz, Woodstock, for $176,000.

Residence at 8413 Richmond Road, Wonder Lake, was sold by Ginmeg LLC, Crys-tal Lake, to Adam and Jennifer Bailey, Wonder Lake, for $105,000.

Residence at 3021 Courtland St., Wood-stock, was sold by Cathy Rausch, Schaum-burg, to Kevin and Rita Hobeck, Woodstock, for $86,000.

Residence at 6515 Giant Oaks Road, Wonder Lake, was sold by Carolyn Haak, Highland Park, to Michael Ukinski and Mary Clifford, Wonder Lake, for $187,000.

Residence at 910 Quill Lane, Wood-stock, was sold by the Federal National Mort-gage Association, Dallas, to Ryan and Jessica Moyer, Woodstock, for $167,900.

Residence at 426 Stewart Ave., Wood-stock, was sold by the Federal Home Loan

Mortgage Corporation, Carrollton, Texas, to Martin and Sarah Adelphia, Woodstock, for $138,000.

Residence at 1401 Rhett Place, Wood-stock, was sold by Vimlan Realty LLC, Wood-stock, to Sara Tapias, Woodstock, for $88,000.

Residence at 3002 Harrow Gate Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Manfred Kirst and Victoria Kirst living trust, to Diane Buczek, Crys-tal Lake, for $290,000.

Residence at 8601 West Sunset Drive, Wonder Lake, was sold by Cecil and Donna Napier, McHenry, to Victor Hugo Contreras Galvan, Wonder Lake, for $107,500.

Residence at 1401 Oakleaf Lane, Wood-stock, was sold by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Carrollton, Texas, to Kenneth and Tatiana Weinstein, Woodstock, for $89,000.

Residence at 1453 Aster Trail, Wood-stock, was sold by the Federal National Mort-gage Association, Dallas, to Kyle Merkling and Jenna Diskin, Woodstock, for $184,000.


Join us for a Good Friday ServiceFriday, April 18th, 7-8 pm

Grace Fellowship Church200 Cairns Ct., Woodstock, IL

815.337.6510

“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ,and you will be saved” Acts 16:31 NKJV

Regular Sunday Service time is 10:15am

Community

Woodstock chef Scott Com-mings pre-pares a dish at an event for the Friends of the Woodstock Public Library in mid-March. Commings is a contestant on the Fox TV show “Hell’s Kitchen.” INDE-PENDENT PHOTO BY KEN FARVER

Standing the heat By LISA KUCHARSKI

The Independent

After two episodes of “Hell’s Kitchen,”

season 12, Woodstock’s Scott Commings

has managed to avoid elimination and sur-

vive the wrath of the Fox TV show’s chef

Gordon Ramsay. Viewers can tune in at

7 p.m. �ursday, March 27, to see if Com-

mings makes it through to another round.

“Seeing yourself on TV, it’s really crazy.

It’s not often you get to see that,” said the

reality show participant, who gathered

with friends and family at Main Street Pour

House to watch the premiere March 13.

Hell’s Kitchen, a culinary competition

show on Fox based in Los Angeles, wel-

comes 20 aspiring restaurateurs each sea-

son. �e hopefuls face intense, fast-paced

and high-pressure cooking challenges

under Ramsay’s extreme eye for detail

and emotional disregard. �e individuals

work first in teams until Ramsay declares

them fit for a black jacket and deserving of

a chance to win. As the competition pro-

gresses, the chefs face elimination until

the final two are left to compete for the ul-

timate prize. �is year, contestants are vy-

ing for the chance to win $250,000 and be-

come a head chef at Gordon Ramsay Pub &

Grill at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, work-

ing under executive chef Jeremy Berlin.

Fox claims this season is one of the most

“explosive, dramatic and %@*!&* intense”

seasons yet. As the pressure builds and

panic sets in, many of the chefs in the first

two episodes became easily flustered, and

several arguments broke out. Despite neg-

ative comments and reviews of some of his

first dishes on the show, Commings main-

tained his composure.

“�e pressure and intensity of that show,

it’s nonstop,” Commings said. “You have

no idea as an individual what you are do-

ing at any point at any time. … You learn a

lot about yourself about how you are as an

individual, so there’s definitely a lot of indi-

vidual growth ... ”

Commings, who has worked as an ex-

ecutive chef and gardener at Loyola Uni-

versity Chicago Retreat and Ecology cam-

pus in Woodstock for the past four years,

was called onto the show when producers

found his name floating around for cook-

ing shows, which he had entered in mostly

for fun. After interviews and callbacks, he

headed out to Los Angeles for filming in

2013.

“I had watched the show before, so I

knew I was kind of getting myself into a

crazy situation,” he said. “I had no idea, no

expectations of how, personally, I would

actually feel from that show or what kind

of experiences I would be involved in at

any time. … �ere was absolutely no game

plan.”

�ough the camera crews hovered

around the contestants as they prepared

meals, faced criticism from Ramsay, fought

and even cried, Commings said he hardly

noticed them ... until his one-on-one in-

terviews, where the contestants reflect on

different situations in front of the camera

throughout each episode.

“You don’t ever really see the cameras

because you are so enwrapped in what’s

going on, so everything kind of disappears,

and it’s pretty amazing how that works.”

Although Ramsay was harsh, impatient

and vocal toward the contestants, Com-

mings said it was an awesome experience

to be able to work next to him and learn

from him.

“Beyond the yelling and stuff that goes

on, it was amazing to be able to see how

professional and how incredibly passion-

ate he is about food,” he said. “He’s just in-

credible at what he does.”

While Commings admired Ramsay, his

6-year-old daughter had a different opin-

ion.

“My 6-year-old saw the show and I came

home after the first night and she said, ‘Dad,

I saw you on TV and I didn’t like it when he

didn’t like your dish,’” he said, imitating his

daughter’s distraught and tearful tone. “I

said (to my wife), ‘Honey, I think we might

not want her to watch the rest of the show.”

“I’m hoping I can last,” Commings said.

“We’ll see.”

IN BRIEF

Historical society seeks old-school baseball players

The McHenry County His-torical Society is looking for players for its circa 1860 team, the McHenry County Independants. Requirements include the ability to run the bases (even if it’s slowly), a commitment to attend at least one practice and the avail-ability to play in two exhibi-tion games: 2 p.m. Saturday, June 21, in Prairie Grove; and 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, in Grayslake.

This type of Civil War-era “base ball,” as it was called, has very different rules from the present day game.

To sign up, call Kurt Begal-ka at 815-923-2267.

Mental health class to begin April 5

An eight-week mental-health recovery class will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Sat-urdays, April 5 to May 24, at the McHenry County PADS Day Center, 14411 Kishwau-kee Valley Road. The class is free and open to the public. Participants must be at least 18 years of age.

The program is Wellness Recovery Action Planning.

For information, call 815-759-7287 or email [email protected].

MCC scholarship available

The McHenry County Col-lege Staff Council Local 1642 is offering a $500 scholarship for current MCC students for the fall 2014 se-mester.

Eligible students must be enrolled at MCC with at least six credit hours for the fall semester and show financial need. The applicant must also participate in extracur-ricular activities. Priority will be given to students not re-ceiving any other kind of fi-nancial aid.

The deadline for applica-tion is Friday, April 18. For information, call the financial aid office at 815-455-8761.

Woodstock’s Scott Commings competes in ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ TV show

Scott Commings bakes bread at the Loyola University Chicago Retreat and Ecology campus, where he is an executive chef. IN-DEPENDENT PHOTO BY LISA KUCHARSKI

12 THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTMarch 26-April 1, 2014 COMMUNITY

CELEBRATIONS

ENGAGEMENTS

Dorwaldt and Thiele to wedStefanie Dorwaldt, Woodstock, and

Mark Thiele, Round Lake, are pleased to announce their engagement. She is the daughter of James Dorwaldt, Belvidere, and Tom and Teri Graf, Woodstock. He is the son of Eugene and Elizabeth Thiele, Evanston, and Melody and Max Morrone, Racine, Wis. She is a 2003 graduate of Woodstock High School, and a 2013 graduate of McHenry County College with

an Associate in Applied Science degree. She is currently employed as a nurse tech at Centegra Hospital-McHenry. He is a 2002 graduate of Antioch High School and has an associate degree from Gate-way Technical College, Kenosha, Wis. He is currently employed at Encore Event Technologies, Chicago. The wedding is planned for spring 2015.

Stolarczyk and Schneeweis to wed

Lauri Stolarczyk, Woodstock, and Scott Schneeweis, River Grove, are pleased to an-nounce their engagement. She is the daugh-ter of Richard and Barbara Stolarczyk. He is the son of Robert and Elaine Schneeweis. She is a 1999 graduate of Woodstock High School. In 2003 she graduated from Western Illinois University, Macomb, with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance. In 2006 she received an MBA in marketing. She is em-ployed as a marketing manager at Thermos LLC, Schaumburg. He is a 1998 graduate of East Leyden High School, Franklin Park, and a 2002 graduate of DePaul University, Chi-cago, with a degree in finance. He is em-

ployed as vice president business banking at PNC Bank, Schaumburg. The wedding will be May 25, 2014, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Woodstock.

Forst and Wisinski announce engagement

Esteé Forst and David Wisinski, both f o r m e r l y of Wood-stock, are pleased to a n n o u n c e their en-gagement. She is the daughter of Robert and Karen Forst. He is the son of Greg and Lynda W i s i n s k i , Woodstock. She is a 2005 grad-uate of Forst Academy, Woodstock, and is currently em-

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Applications available for Miss Woodstock

The Woodstock Chamber of Com-merce and Industry is accepting appli-cations for the 2014 Miss Woodstock Scholarship Pageant. Contestants must live within the boundaries of Wood-stock School District 200 and be be-tween the ages of 17 and 21.

Applications are available online at woodstockilchamber.com or by visiting the Woodstock Chamber, 136 Cass St., on the Square.

The pageant will take place Friday, June 20, at the Woodstock Opera House.

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ployed as a leasing specialist at Cot-tonwood Residential, Peachtree City, Ga. He is a 2008 graduate of Wood-stock High School and is employed as a test engineer at Yancy Bros. Caterpil-lar, Griffin, Ga. The wedding will be May 31, 2014, at Oak Lane of Or-egon, Oregon, Ill. The ceremony will be outdoors with the reception in the hayloft of a refurbished barn. Follow-ing the wedding, the couple will return home to Georgia.

Brink and Weel to wedDanielle Brink, Woodstock, and Da-

vid Weel, Algonquin, are pleased to announce their en-gagement. She is the d a u g h t e r of Jim and Kim Brink, W o o d -stock. He is the son of John and A n d r e a Weel, Al-g o n q u i n , and Cin-dy Weel, Wheeling. She is a 2007 graduate of Woodstock High School, and is currently attending Chamberlain College of Nursing, Ad-dison. He is a 2004 graduate of H.D. Jacobs High School, Algonquin. In 2004 he graduated from St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa, with a Bachelor of Arts in business marketing. He is currently employed as an account manager at W.W. Grainger, Elgin. The wedding will be Sept. 27, 2014, at Turnberry Country Club, Lakewood.

BIRTH

Jane Margaret HoadleyA baby girl, Jane Margaret Hoadley,

8 pounds, 7 ounces, and 21 inches, was born Feb. 1, 2014, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock.

Welcoming her are parents, Seth and Lauren Hoadley, Woodstock. Maternal grandparents are Larry and Peggy Smith, Woodstock; and paternal grand-parents are Bob and Nancy Hoadley, Woodstock.

David Wisinski and Esteé Forst

Danielle Brink and David Weel

Mark Thiele and Stefanie Dorwaldt

13March 26-April 1, 2014THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTCOMMUNITY

“It was very important thousands

of years ago to categorize things.

I can eat that plant, I can’t eat that

plant. Or this tribe, not that tribe. We

don’t have to do that anymore — we

have processed food now!” Keegan-

Michael Key

Once upon a time, long, long ago,

food research consisted of smell-

ing, tasting and eating. If a food item

didn’t kill you or make you sick, it

was probably “edible.” Along the way

we discovered that cooking certain

items made them more appealing,

perhaps even easier to digest. Tradi-

tional local cuisines developed.

�is “once upon a time” at the

very least provides a rationale for

our olfactory sense and our taste-

buds. Chances are, things that

smelled or tasted disgusting weren’t

eaten – and probably shouldn’t have

been.

It’s not so simple to figure out

what we should or should not eat

anymore. Between subverted taste-

buds, food dangers that can’t be

tasted or smelled and don’t imme-

diately kill us or make us sick, and

a morass of conflicting information

and hype, it’s pretty difficult to enjoy

a meal and know it is nourishing

and not ultimately deadly. Even

health claims on packages purport-

ing to tell us what is good for us

are little more than paid advertise-

ments.

And why do we need a package

to tell us what tastes good and is

healthy for us anyway? Can’t we

tell? �e simple answer is, appar-

ently, “No.” Remember margarine?

It didn’t even taste good, but we

all used it slavishly, and even now

many still think it’s a healthier prod-

uct than butter. Our senses won’t

alert us to trans-fats, chemical addi-

tives, pesticides, growth hormones,

antibiotics, PCBs or GMOs.

Above and beyond health, there

are ecological and social concerns

attached to our food choices. Toma-

toes may come to us cheaply, but

the cost is borne by migrant pick-

ers. �e conditions under which

they work aren’t something we can

taste or smell. When we ate bread

in the ’30s made with wheat grown

on the prairies, we couldn’t taste the

apocalyptic environmental disaster

we were creating. When we eat a

candy bar or packaged cookie, our

tastebuds don’t generate images of

rainforest destruction.

�ere are real concerns with re-

gard to our food supply. �ese con-

cerns were discovered not through

our senses as we ate the food in

front of us but through investigative

exposés after years of being human

guinea pigs. Back to that marga-

rine: part of the “fat fix,” it is finally

recognized as nothing more than

an unhealthy construct of the food

industry. �e low-fat recommenda-

tion of the late ‘80s led to an array

of highly processed food products

laden with sugar, salt and trans-fats.

It has taken years to understand the

devastation of the low-fat recom-

mendation and what the food indus-

try did with it. And now companies

have a vested interest in maintain-

ing the myth that lowfat products

are healthy.

We share responsibility for in-

troducing change willy-nilly into

our dietary patterns without un-

derstanding the consequences. We

avoided milk and gave our kids soy

milk, with all the hazards we now

know are associated with soy in the

way we use it. Like HFCS, originally

touted as low on the glycemic index

Once upon a time, our tastebuds told a story» COLUMN

(and so good for

maintaining blood

sugar control – not),

soy has crept into

everything. Many of

those who replaced

the obligatory four

glasses of milk per

day with four glasses

of soy milk per day

have turned to four

glasses of almond

milk per day. I’ll bet

it’s not unsweetened,

and we now know the

dangers of sugar consumption at those

levels.

Our food supply is compromised as

are our own senses. We run like mice in

a maze trying to find food we can eat.

We let others tell us what is good for

us because our senses no longer work

as they once did. We have made sud-

den changes in dietary patterns that

have sustained people and kept them

healthy for centuries. Is there anything

tasty, healthy and affordable left to eat?

�at is sustainable and doesn’t add to

our ethical burden?

In an imperfect world, we have to

make the best choices we can. I gravi-

tate to traditional foods, that is, foods

eaten “once upon a time” in some part

of the world before the advent of com-

mercial food products. I make my food

myself with ingredients that are as little

processed as possible. I believe that

the fiber in whole foods is an antidote

to a lot of dietary imperfections. I’m

cautious about what I remove from my

diet.

Instead of removing items, I tend

to look for ways to make them myself

rather than purchasing a commercial

product. �at way I can ensure that I

am using whole foods without addi-

tives.

Here are my personal rules for eating.

1. Drink clean water. �e water

content of food counts. Eating high-

water-content foods is a proven weight

maintenance and cleansing mechanism.

2. Eat real food. As Michael Pollan

says, if it doesn’t rot, it’s not food.

3. Rely on fiber. It can compensate for

a lot of dietary imperfections.

4. Less (processing) is more (real

food): whole-wheat berry is better than

cracked wheat is better than whole-

wheat flour is better than white flour.

5. Avoid sugar that doesn’t come in

its own natural (fiber) package. A fig is

good. A Fig Newton, not so much. Skip

the apple juice and enjoy an apple with

a glass of water.

6. Familiarity is good. Learn to make

your favorites with real food ingredi-

ents.

7. Enjoy the color, aroma and flavor of

your food – and maybe your senses will

get their “sense” back!

Spaghetti and lentil balls An old favorite in a high-fiber, real-food

version

Ingredients

2 cups lentils

4 cups water

1 cup fine bulgur

1 onion

3 tablespoons tomato paste

2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon cumin

1 tablespoon harif (or 1 to 2 teaspoon

hot paprika)

1 lemon

1/2 bunch parsley

3 green onions

Directions

Cook lentils to just done, and stir in

bulgur.

Sauté the onion, and make a paste by

adding remaining ingredients. Add to

cooled lentils and mix.

Chop parsley and green onions fine.

Add most of the chopped greens to the

mix, keeping some out for garnish. Pre-

heat oven to 550 degrees. Form mixture

into good-sized balls, coat lightly with

olive oil, place on a shallow baking

sheet, and put into preheated oven for

5 minutes or until the balls have brown

spots.

During the cooking time, slide a

spatula carefully under the balls once

or twice and when loose, gently shake

the pan to move the balls around and

prevent from sticking. When done,

remove from the oven. Place tray on a

rack to cool.

Separately prepare whole grain

spaghetti and your favorite (fresh, real

food) marinara. We use our matboukha

(Moroccan salsa) in my restaurant. You

can also whiz tomatoes briefly in a food

processor and cook with extra-virgin

olive oil, garlic, salt and any other

seasonings you like until the mixture

reaches sauce consistency.

To serve, arrange spaghetti on a plat-

ter with sauce on top, add lentil balls

and sprinkle with parsley.

Happy, healthy eating!

Vegetating WithLeslie

LeslieCook

Leslie Cook is owner of Expressly Leslie Veg-etarian Specialties, 110 S. Johnson St.

14 THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTMarch 26-April 1, 2014 COMMUNITY

FLASHBACKS

25 years ago The Woodstock City Council voted to

destroy the Bigelow House, a former single family home on Kishwaukee Valley Road in Emricson Park that had been used by McHenry County Youth Service Bureau.

Woodstock High School Athletic Di-rector John Theriault resigned after one year to return to his classroom and coach-ing duties.

WHS track and field member Bryant Lorr took first place in the high jump with a jump of 6 feet, 4 inches at the Illinois Prep Relays at Sterling.

20 years ago Woodstock resident Margaret Kaiser

celebrated her 100th birthday. The McHenry County Farm Bureau

presented Illinois Rep. Ann Hughes with the Friends of Agriculture Award.

The Dream Field at Emricson Park won third place in the BEAM CLAY Dia-mond of the Year Awards.

15 years ago Discussion continued on a proposed

“peaker” power plant to be built on a 177-

acre parcel on land northwest of the inter-section of routes 47 and 176.

WHS student Kristen McCullough at-tended the National Young Leaders Con-ference in Washington, D.C.

The Woodstock City Council ap-proved the placement of a $3.9 million bond issue on an upcoming ballot to fund the construction of a family aquatic center at Emricson Park.

The St. Mary eighth-grade girls bas-ketball team finished fourth in state, losing 45-42 in overtime and 41-40 at the state finals.

10 years ago Voters rejected referendums for tax

increases from both the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District and the Wonder Lake Fire Protection District.

Jewel/Osco opened its new 64,000- square-foot store at the Route 47/Country Club Road shopping center.

WHS senior Tim Tierney was named Mr. WHS 2004.

WHS runner Lydia Loehner placed first in the 55-meter high hurdles at the By-ron Invitational.

5 years ago Woodstock School District 200 an-

nounced it would reduce its workforce by 5 percent because of an estimated $2.1 mil-lion shortfall in its 2009-10 education fund.

Jeremy Schaaf was named assistant principal at Woodstock North High School.

1 year ago The Independent chronicled former

Bull Valley resident Dick Babcock, who help promote the Real Property Conserva-tion Rights Act, which allowed for private property owners to place conservation easements on property.

WNHS senior Julian Zach was named Mr. WNHS.

Woodstock resident Parker Ritter was named the first middle school intern at Challenger Learning Center for Science & Technology.

WHS senior Jordan Turner an-nounced he had committed to play bas-ketball at Illinois Wesleyan University, and WNHS senior Steven Whiting announced he had committed to play basketball for the University of Dubuque.

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GRACE FELLOWSHIP

GRACE LUTHERAN1300 Kishwaukee Valley Road

(traditional), 10:45 a.m. (contemporary) Sunday

HERITAGE BAPTIST


MCHENRY COUNTY JEWISH CONGREGATION

Worship: 6:30 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. Saturday

REDEEMER LUTHERAN

RESURRECTION CATHOLIC

Stations of the Cross, 7 p.m. Friday

ST. ANN’S EPISCOPAL

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

THE BRIDGE CHRISTIAN


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

15March 26-April 1, 2014THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTCOMMUNITY

March 26 to April 7

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

26 | WEDNESDAY

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

STAGE LEFTOVERSStage Left Café125 Van Buren St.7:30 p.m.Donationwoodstockoperahouse.comSee The Entertainer, page 9.

27 | THURSDAY

SO WHAT LIGHTS YOU UP: SOULFUL LIFE + WORKMixin Mingle124 Cass St.6 p.m.Freemixinmingle.comLife coach Toni McLellan will help attendees create a plan to realize their deepest desires.

28 | FRIDAY

OPEN MIC NIGHTStage Left Cafe’125 Van Buren St.7 p.m.$3 donation815-338-5164offsquaremusic.orgSee The Entertainer, page 9.

WEDDING WONDERLANDMixin Mingle124 Cass St.7 to 10 p.m.Free, $5 to taste test drinks and ap-petizersmixinmingle.comWedding professionals will deco-rate Mixin Mingle and create a reception-themed event, complete with food, drinks and music. Ex-perts will be available to talk about wedding planning.

29 | SATURDAY

WOODSTOCK MODEL RAILROAD MEETINGWoodstock Public Library414 W. Judd St.9 a.m.815-338-0542woodstockpubliclibrary.org

LUNCH WITH THE EASTER BUNNYWendy’s120 N. Eastwood DriveNoon to 2 p.m.The Woodstock Jaycees will host lunch for children age 9 and younger and their families. They can also take a photo with the Eas-ter Bunny and participate in a col-oring contest.

BOOK SIGNINGRead Between the Lynes129 Van Buren St.1 to 3 p.m.815-206-5967Dan Campana and Rob Carroll, authors of “Wrigley Field: 100 Sto-ries for 100 Years” will share sto-

ries of all things Wrigley and the Cubs.

30 | SUNDAY

LAWRENCE SWALLOW TALK AND WORKSHOPUnity Spiritual Center of Wood-stock225 W. Calhoun St.10 a.m.$10 love offering815-337-3534unitywoodstock.orgLawrence Swallow of the Lakota Sioux Nation will give a talk and workshop with Native American music.

31 | MONDAY

MONDAY MORNING MOVIEWoodstock Public Library414 W. Judd St.10 a.m.815-338-0542woodstockpubliclibrary.org“All Is Lost” will be shown.

1 | TUESDAY

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

2 | WEDNESDAY

DOLPHIN TRY IT ORIENTATIONWoodstock North High School3000 Raffel Road6 p.m. informational meeting, 6:30 swimmingwoodstockdolphins.comAn informational meeting will be offered for parents and a free in-struction session for interested swim-mers, ages 5 to 18 years, will be offered.

3 | 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, coffee klatch, cooking demonstra-tion, trivia, bingo and card games. Registration required.

DOLPHIN TRY IT ORIENTATIONWoodstock North High School3000 Raffel Road6:30 p.m.woodstockdolphins.comA free instruction session for swim-mers ages 5 to 18 years interested in learning more about the Dolphins swim team will be offered.

4 | 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 refresh-ments will be provided.

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

FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHT Challenger Learning Center222 Church St.5:30 p.m.$5 per person815-338-7722challengerillinois.org“Museum of Science and Industry Science Spectacular.” Families are invited to explore the science that is around us everyday through fun, hands-on activities.

JAZZ NIGHTStage Left Café125 Van Buren St.7 p.m.$5 donation815-337-1395See The Entertainer, page 9.

‘ANNIE’Woodstock Opera House121 Van Buren St.8 p.m.$23 adults, $20 senior citizens, $20 students815-338-5300See The Entertainer, page 9.

5 | SATURDAY

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKETMcHenry County Farm Bureau1102 McConnell Road9 a.m. to noonwoodstockfarmersmarket.orgVoted No. 1 in Illinois for midsize markets in 2012.See The Entertainer, page 9.

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?Woodstock Public Library414 W. Judd St.10 a.m. to noon815-338-0542woodstockpubliclibrary.orgVolunteer genealogists from the Kishwaukee Trail Chapter, Nation-al Society Daughters of the Ameri-can Revolution, 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 display their wares for sale in an indie market.

ALL NIGHT BINGOMarian Central High School1001 McHenry Ave.Doors open at 5 p.m., games be-gin at 7:30 p.m.$35 deposit reserves a seat and a 36 sheet set815-338-4220Two complete sessions with a

guarantee of $4,000, plus special games, will be offered. Proceeds will be used to fund capital im-provements at the school.

ROTARY HAITIAN IDOLWoodstock VFW240 N. Throop St.6:30 p.m.$10 in advance, $12 at the doorrotaryhaitianidol.comSee The Entertainer, page 9.

FIRST SATURDAY MUSICUnity Spiritual Center of Wood-stock225 W. Calhoun St.7 p.m.$3 donation815-337-3534unitywoodstock.orgSee The Entertainer, page 9.


6 | SUNDAY

HELPING PAWS NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONHelping Paws Shelter2500 Harding Lane1 p.m.815-338-4400helpingpaws.netHelping Paws will offer a monthly orientation to new volunteers.


7 | MONDAY

BOOK SIGNINGRead Between the Lynes129 Van Buren St.6:30 p.m.815-206-5967Gretchen Friel, the author of “Coffee Break for Quilters,” will discuss the inspiration behind her inspirational gift book of original poetry and rich photography.

D-200 CHORAL FESTIVALWoodstock High School501 W. South St.7 p.m.815-338-4370See The Entertainer, page 9.

ONGOING

OPEN VOLLEYBALLMondaysWoodstock Recreation Center820 Lake Ave.6:45 to 9 p.m.Free for members, $4 nonmembers815-338-4363woodstockrecreationdepartment.comTeams are formed at random each week to play volleyball.

COFFEE AT THE CAFÉ FOR SENIORS

TuesdaysStage Left Café125 Van Buren St.1 to 3 p.m.Senior citizens are invited to drop in for coffee.

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

WEDNESDAY JAM GROUPUnity Spiritual Center of Wood-stock 225 W. Calhoun1 to 4 p.m.Free815-337-3534unitywoodstock.orgSee The Entertainer, page 9.

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.

HATHA YOGA CLASSFridaysUnity Spiritual Center of Wood-stock225 W. Calhoun6:30 to 8 p.m.$5 requested donation815-337-3534unitywoodstock.orgParticipants learn the basic Yoga poses, conscious breathing, relax-ing and being in the moment.

LIVE MUSIC AT EXPRESSLY LESLIE’SFridaysWoodstock Square Mall110 S. Johnson St.5:30 to 7:30 p.m.815-338-2833See The Entertainer, page 9.

VFW FISH FRYFridaysVFW Post 5040240 N. Throop St.5 to 8 p.m.$8.50815-338-5040

READING AND BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPFridaysUnity Spiritual Center of Wood-stock225 W. Calhoun7 to 9 p.m.$5 freewill offering815-337-3534unitywoodstock.orgAll are welcome as participants explore “The Book of Awakening: Having the Life You Want by Being Present to the Life You Have” by Mark Nepo.

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NH 276 Baler, Hesston 1340 Disc-Bine,H&S 12 wheel hay rake, 36’ Bale elevator, (2) quick attach bale spears,

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AUCTION CONDUCTED BY:POWERS AUCTION & EQUIPMENT SALES

AUCTIONEER: MIKE POWERS/IL 4440000318INSPECTION DAY: FRIDAY APRIL 4TH, 2014 9:00AM – 4:00 PM

AUCTIONSAT. APRIL 5TH @ 10:30 AM

KEN & MARY GREGORYWOODSTOCK, IL 60098

AFTER RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL DAIRY BUSINESS FOR OVER 30 YEARS,KEN & MARY HAVE DECIDED TO ENJOY RETIREMENT!

AUCTION SITE: TRAKK INDUSTRIAL PARK1017 TRAKK LANE, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098

DIRECTIONS: FROM RT. 47 & 14 GO NORTHWEST ON RT. 14,4 ¼ MILES TO RT. 20 EAST.

1 MILE TO TRAKK INDUSTRIAL PARK ON LEFT. STAY LEFT WHEN ENTERING THE PARK.

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PUBLIC NOTICEASSUMED NAME

Public Notice is hereby given that on MARCH 3, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as RBW SERVICES located at 4 Deer Path, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156.Dated MARCH 3, 2014/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 12, 2014, March 19, 2014, March 26, 2014) L9026

PUBLIC NOTICEIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND

JUDICIAL CIRCUITMC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK,

ILLINOISJPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION;Plaintiff,vs.JAMES M. COTE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS;Defendants,13 CH 1076NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on December 6, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the law offices of 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:LOT 11 IN BLOCK 6 IN GREENWOOD PARK, A SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 32 AND THE EAST 30 FEET OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (EXCEPT HIGHWAY) OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 6, 1947 AS DOCUMENT NO. 205163 IN BOOK 10 OF PLATS, PAGE 68, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS.Commonly known as 150 Meadow Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098.P.I.N. 08-32-376-013.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 Act.Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.For information call Sales Department

Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 651-6705. 13-016898INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIONSelling Officer, (312) 444-1122I594233(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 12, 2014, March 19, 2014, March 26, 2014) L9027



ILLINOISWELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.;Plaintiff,vs.FRANK MALES AKA FRANK A. MALES AKA FRANK A. MALES, III; KATHRYN M. MALES; WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.;Defendants,12 CH 1968NOTICE 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 December 6, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 17, 2014, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto Gilbert Gehris Lancaster, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property:LOT 31 IN GREENWOOD MEADOWS UNIT 3-PHASE 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 7, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 16, 1979 AS DOCUMENT NO 767966 AND RE-RECORDED JULY 11, 1979 AS DOCUMENT NO 773309, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS.P.I.N. 08-32-152-033.Commonly known as 274 JOSEPH STREET, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098.

The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.For Information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates,

Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1213416.INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIONSelling Officer, (312) 444-1122I594227(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 12, 2014, March 19, 2014, March 26, 2014) L9028



ILLINOISMATRIX FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.Plaintiff,vs.MOISES YANEZ A/K/A MOISES R. YANEZ; KAREN YANEZ A/K/A KAREN C. YANEZ;Defendants,13 CH 186NOTICE 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 January 9, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 17, 2014, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto Gilbert Gehris Lancaster, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property:THE EAST 332.0 FEET OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS.P.I.N. 13-30-400-012.Commonly known as 13318 IL ROUTE 176, 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.Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.For Information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates,

Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1301044.INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIONSelling Officer, (312) 444-1122I594232(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 12, 2014, March 19, 2014, March 26, 2014) L9029


JUDICIAL CIRCUITMCHENRY COUNTY- WOODSTOCK,

ILLINOISFifth Third Bank, an Ohio Banking CorporationPlaintiff,vs.Dora A. Reyes; Claudia A. Mendez; Unknown Owners and Non-Record ClaimantsDefendants.13 CH 1825Property Address: 641 East Calhoun Street, Woodstock, Illinois 60098NOTICE FOR PUBLICATIONThe requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Claudia A. Mendez and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit:

PLAT OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH,

RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF CALHOUN STREET AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE EAST LINE OF OLSON STREET, NOW KNOWN AS IRVING AVENUE; THENCE RUNNING EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF CALHOUN STREET, 35 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LAND CONVEYED BY C. F. GAULKE AND JOHANNA GAULKE, HIS WIFE, TO ROBERT G. STEINKE BY DEED RECORDED DECEMBER 9, 1907 IN BOOK 124 OF DEEDS, PAGE 514; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE SAID

THENCE WEST PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF CALHOUN STREET, 35 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE EAST LINE OF OLSON STREET, NOW KNOWN AS IRVING AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH ON THE EAST LINE OF OLSON STREET, NOW KNOWN AS IRVING AVENUE, 135 FEET TOTHE PLACE OF BEGINNING, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS.P.I.N.: 13-05-476-002Said property is commonly known as: 641 East Calhoun Street, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made by Dora A. Reyes and Claudia A. Mendez and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 2005R0029151 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending.NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Mchenry County on or before April 11, 2014, a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.Steven C. LindbergFREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150Naperville, IL 60563-4947630-453-6960 866-402-8661630-428-4620 (fax)I592791(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 12, 2014, March 19, 2014, March 26, 2014) L9032


Public Notice is hereby given that on MARCH 4, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as WORLD GAME HUNTS located at 7702 E Maplewood Dr, Wonder Lake, IL 60097.Dated MARCH 4, 2014/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 12, 2014, March 19, 2014, March 26, 2014) L9033

PUBLIC NOTICESTATE OF ILLINOIS

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

MCHENRY COUNTYRonald and Patrice Martin,plaintiffvs.Rick Sova et alDefendantCase Number: 13AD28PUBLICATION NOTICENotice is given you RICK ALLEN SOVA 203 S. Madison St. Woodstock, IL 60098, and unknown fathers and any interested parties,defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for termination of parental rights.Unless you file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the office of the McHenry County Clerk of Court, McHenry County Government Center, 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Room C380, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, on or before May 5 1:00 p.m., 2014, A JUDGEMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT.Witness: March 4th, 2014/s/Katherine Keefe by:DSBWilliam A. HellyerAttorney for Plaintiffs444 N IL Route 31 Suite 100Crystal Lake, IL 60012815-459-1700.(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 12, 2014, March 19, 2014) L9034



MCHENRY COUNTYRonald and Patrice Martin,plaintiffvs.Rick Sova et al

DefendantCase Number: 13AD28PUBLICATION NOTICENotice is given you RICK ALLEN SOVA 203 S. Madison St. Woodstock, IL 60098, and unknown fathers and any interested parties,defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for termination of parental rights.Unless you file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the office of the McHenry County Clerk of Court, McHenry County Government Center, 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Room C380, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, on or before May 5 1:00 p.m., 2014, A JUDGEMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT.Witness: March 4th, 2014/s/Katherine Keefe by:DSBWilliam A. HellyerAttorney for Plaintiffs444 N IL Route 31 Suite 100Crystal Lake, IL 60012815-459-1700.(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 12, 2014, March 19, 2014 March 26, 2014) L9034


Public Notice is hereby given that on MARCH 6, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as EMBEDDED CONSULTING located at 4209 W Solon Rd, PO Box 726 Richmond, IL 60071.Dated MARCH 6, 2014/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 12, 2014, March 19, 2014, March 26, 2014) L9036


Public Notice is hereby given that on MARCH 6, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as MISSION ACCOMPLISHED located at 1114 W Wood ST, McHenry, IL 60051.Dated MARCH 6, 2014/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 12, 2014, March 19, 2014, March 26, 2014) L9037


JUDICIAL CIRCUITMCHENRY COUNTY- WOODSTOCK,

ILLINOISPNC Bank, National AssociationPlaintiff,vs.Charlene R. Werner; McHenry County Treasurer; Unknown Owners and Non-RecordClaimantsDefendants.13 CH 1949Property Address: 924 McHenry Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098NOTICE FOR PUBLICATIONThe requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Charlene R. Werner and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit:PARCEL 1: ALL THAT PART OF THE WEST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 7, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS : COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 4 BEING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SECOND PIECE OF LAND DESCRIBED IN THE WARRANTY DEED FROM ALBERT J. OLSON AND WIFE TO JOHN C. SCHUETT DATED MAY 21, 1912 AND RECORDED IN THE

COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN BOOK 137 OF DEEDS ON PAGE 344; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE THEREOF 57 RODS AND 3 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE THEREOF 134 RODS AND 4 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE CENTER LINE OF THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY AS THEN LOCATED AND KNOWN AS STATE ROUTE NO. 20 FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THE PIECE OF LAND HEREIN CONVEYED; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE AFORESAID PIECE OF LAND CONVEYED TO THE SAID JOHN C. SCHUETT, 20 RODS; THENCE EAST

ON A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE EAST AND WEST QUARTER SECTION LINE OF SAID SECTION 8 RODS; THENCE NORTH ON A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE AFORESAID WEST LINE 24 RODS MORE OR LESS TO THE CENTER LINE OF THE SAID PUBLIC HIGHWAY AS THEN LOCATED AND KNOWN AS STATE ROUTE NO. 20; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF SAID PUBLIC HIGHWAY TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS.PARCEL 2: THAT PART OF LOTS 27 TO 29 BOTH INCLUSIVE LYING SOUTHEASTERLY OF STATE HIGHWAY

AVENUE SUBDIVISION OF ALL THAT PART OF THE NORTH EAST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 7, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING NORTHERLY AND EASTERLY OF OLSEN PARK ADDITION EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF LAND MARKED “PROPERTY OF CITY OF WOODSTOCK” AND THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 7, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN LYING NORTH AND WEST OF MCHENRY AVENUE ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 18, 1925 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 69094 IN BOOK 5 OF PLATS PAGE 36 IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS.PARCEL 3: OUT-LOT A IN WALROSE MANOR UNIT NO. 1, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 7, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 9, 1957 AS DOCUMENT NO. 329630 IN BOOK 13 OF PLATS, PAGE 43, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS.P.I.N.: 13-04-151-003; 13-04-151-024Said property is commonly known as: 924 McHenry Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois 60098, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made by Charlene R. Werner and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 2001R0065818 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending.NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Mchenry County on or before April 11, 2014, a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.Steven C. LindbergFREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150Naperville, IL 60563-4947630-453-6960 866-402-8661630-428-4620 (fax)I593610(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 12, 2014, March 19, 2014, March 26, 2014) L9038

PUBLIC NOTICEIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE

TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUITMCHENRY COUNTY-IN PROBATE

Case No. 14PR000040In the Matter of the Estate ofMARY B OLSENDeceasedCLAIM NOTICENotice is given of the death of: MARY B OLSENof: MARENGO, ILLetters of office were issued on: 2/21/2014to:Representatives: JOHN R OLSEN19412 BOCKMAN RDMARENGO, IL 60152whose attorney is:HORELED, JOHN J651 W TERRA COTTA AVENUESUITE 224CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014Claims against the estate may be filed within six months from the date of first publication. Any claim not filed within six months from the date of first publication or claims not filed within three months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditor, whichever is later, shall be barred.Claims may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court at the McHenry County Government Center, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois, 60098, or with the representative, or both.Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to his attorney within ten days after it has been filed./s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 12, 2014, March 19, 2014, March 26, 2014) L9039


Public Notice is hereby given that on DECEMBER 27, 2013, a certificate was

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filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as MANY CLOUDS SMOKE SHOP located at 1672 South Eastwood Dr., Woodstock, IL 60098.Dated DECEMBER 27, 2013/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 12, 2014, March 19, 2014, March 26, 2014) L9040


Public Notice is hereby given that on MARCH 7, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as ROJAS LANDSCAPING & LAWN MAINTENANCE located at 349 Marengo Rd., Harvard, IL 60033.Dated MARCH 7, 2014/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 12, 2014, March 19, 2014, March 26, 2014) L9041


Public Notice is hereby given that on MARCH 10, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as PERMANENT ADVANTAGE located at 642 Greens View Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102.Dated MARCH 10, 2014/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 12, 2014, March 19, 2014, March 26, 2014) L9042


Public Notice is hereby given that on FEBRUARY 12, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as MV CUSTOM CABLES located at 1507 N. Richmond Rd, McHenry, IL 60050.Dated FEBRUARY 12, 2014/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 12, 2014, March 19, 2014, March 26, 2014) L9043


Public Notice is hereby given that on MARCH 10, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as MD TRAINS located at 2665 Granite Ct. Prairie Grove, IL 60012.Dated MARCH 10, 2014/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 12, 2014, March 19, 2014, March 26, 2014) L9046


Public Notice is hereby given that on MARCH 11, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as THREE STARS HAIR SALON located at 215 S State St. Marengo, IL 60152.Dated MARCH 11, 2014/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 19, 2014, March 26, 2014) L9047


Public Notice is hereby given that on MARCH 11, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as BLACK

Tanager Dr., Woodstock, IL 60098.Dated MARCH 11, 2014/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 19, 2014, March 26, 2014) L9048


Public Notice is hereby given that on MARCH 10, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as STATELINE DIGITAL MEMORIES located at 19002 Hebron Road, Harvard, IL 60033.

Dated MARCH 10, 2014/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 19, 2014, March 26, 2014) L9049


Public Notice is hereby given that on MARCH 12, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as QUICKFIX located at 4035 Roberts Rd. Island Lake, IL 60042.Dated MARCH 12, 2014/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 19, 2014, March 26, 2014) L9050


Public Notice is hereby given that on MARCH 12, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as LAFAMILIA RR MEXICAN RESTAURANT located at 103 W Rte 120, Lakemoor, IL 60051.Dated MARCH 12, 2014/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 19, 2014, March 26, 2014) L9051


Public Notice is hereby given that on MARCH 11, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as TOP 2 BOTTOM PAINTING located at 3715 W Meadow Ln. Wonder Lake, IL 60097.Dated MARCH 11, 2014/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 19, 2014, March 26, 2014) L9052


Public Notice is hereby given that on MARCH 12, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as THE HEADBAND SHACK located at 6175 Stonecastle Ln Lakewood (Crystal Lake) IL 60014.Dated MARCH 12, 2014/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 19, 2014, March 26, 2014) L9053


Public Notice is hereby given that on MARCH 14, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as CARDSTOCK CREATIONS located at 1412 Dolder Lane Spring Grove, IL 60081.Dated MARCH 14, 2014/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 19, 2014, March 26, 2014) L9054


Public Notice is hereby given that on MARCH 14, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as E C LAWN CARE located at 339 Short Street, Apt.#1, Woodstock, IL 60098.Dated MARCH 14, 2014/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 19, 2014, March 26, 2014) L9055


JUDICIAL CIRCUITMC HENRY COUNTY - WOODSTOCK,

ILLINOIS14 CH 00125JPMorgan Chase Bank, National AssociationPLAINTIFFVs.Michael A. Luisi; Laura C. Luisi; Michael A. Luisi, as Trustee of the Luisi Living Trust dated 12/30/2004; Unknown Beneficiaries of the Luisi Living Trust dated 12/30/2004; Unknown Owners and Nonrecord ClaimantsDEFENDANTSNOTICE BY PUBLICATIONNOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU:Unknown Beneficiaries of the Luisi Living Trust dated 12/30/2004 Unknown Owners and Nonrecord ClaimantsThat this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of

a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit:LOT 4 IN BLOCK 11 IN SPRING CITY ADDITION TO THE CITY OF WOODSTOCK, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 2 OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED NOVEMBER 14, 1893 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 11089, IN BOOK 1 OF PLATS, PAGE 47, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS.COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1017 Wheeler StreetWoodstock, IL 60098and which said Mortgage was made by:Michael A. LuisiLaura C. Luisithe Mortgagor(s), to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of McHenry County, Illinois, as Document No. 2009R0046235; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court,Katherine M. KeefeClerk of the Circuit Court2200 N. SeminaryWoodstock, IL 60098on or before April 18, 2014, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT.CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.Attorneys for Plaintiff15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100Burr Ridge, IL 60527(630) 794-5300DuPage # 15170Winnebago # 531Our File No. 14-14-01692NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.I595901(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 19, 2014, March 26, 2014) L9056

PUBLIC NOTICEIN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 22nd

JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,MCHENRY COUNTY-WOODSTOCK,

ILLINOIS.JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.,Plaintiff,vs.Patricia A. Halper, et al.Defendants,13 CH 1388.Notice to Heirs and Legatees. Notice is hereby given to you, the Unknown Heirs and Unknown Legatees of the decedent(s), Patricia A. Halper, that on November 12, 2013, an order was entered by the Court, naming William P. Butcher, 2044 Ridge Road, Homewood, Illinois 60430, Tel. No. (708) 799-0600, as the Special Representative of the above named decedent(s) under 735 ILCS 13-1209 (Death of a Party). The cause of action for the Foreclosure of a certain Mortgage upon the premisescommonly known as: 1231 Savanna Lane, Woodstock, IL 60098.I596001(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 19, 2014, March 26, 2014) L9057

PUBLIC NOTICEIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE

TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUITMCHENRY COUNTY-IN PROBATE

Case No. 14PR000031In the Matter of the Estate ofMARY ANN CRAIGDeceasedCLAIM NOTICENotice is given of the death of: MARY ANN CRAIGof: WOODSTOCK, ILLetters of office were issued on: 2/28/2014to:Representatives: JOHN P CRAIG490 EDGEBROOK DRCRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014-5612JAY R CRAIG490 EDGEBROOK DRCRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014-5612whose attorney is:DALTON, RAYMOND F, JR482 BRIARGATE DRSOUTH ELGIN, IL 60177-2225Claims against the estate may be filed within six months from the date of first publication. Any claim not filed within six months from the date of first publication or claims not filed within three months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditor, whichever is later, shall be barred.Claims may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court at the McHenry County Government Center, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois, 60098, or with the representative, or both.Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to his attorney within ten days after it has been filed./s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 19, 2014, March 26, 2014) L9058


Public Notice is hereby given that on MARCH 14, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as DOUBLE J ENTERTAINMENT located at 111 Terry Court Woodstock, IL 60098.Dated MARCH 14, 2014/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 19, 2014, March 26, 2014) L9059


Public Notice is hereby given that on MARCH 17, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as CARING HOME RESOURCE located at 105 Pleasant View Dr McHenry, IL 60050.Dated MARCH 17, 2014/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 19, 2014, March 26, 2014) L9060



ILLINOISAURORA LOAN SERVICES LLC;Plaintiff,vs.MICHAEL J. THIMIOS; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; MARILYN A. THIMIOS;Defendants,09 CH 2484NOTICE 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 March 1, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 1, 2014, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto Gilbert Gehris Lancaster, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property:THE EAST 44 FEET OF LOT 4 AND LOT

TO RIDGEFIELD, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 24 AND IN THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 7, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 22, 1908 AS DOCUMENT NO 10399, IN BOOK 3 OF PLATS, PAGE 26, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS.P.I.N. 13-25-226-005.Commonly known as 8309 PROSPECT STREET, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098.The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.For Information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates,

Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0930645.INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIONSelling Officer, (312) 444-1122I597007(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 26, 2014) L9061

PUBLIC NOTICELEGAL NOTICE

INVITATION TO BIDThe Board of Education, Woodstock Community Unit School District No. 200 will receive sealed bids until 9:00 a.m. prevailing time on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, for copier paper and envelopes for the 2014-2015 school year.All bidders are required to execute a Certificate of Eligibility to Bid pursuant to Section 33E-11, 33E-3 and 33E-4 of the Illinois Criminal Code of 1961 as amended.Bid specifications and forms can be obtained from the District 200 website at www.woodstockschools.org and questions can be answered by Sherry Hoven at 815-338-8204.The Board of Education reserves the right to award the contract in accordance with its best interest and to waive any informalities, irregularities, and errors in the bidding to the extent permitted by law.

This includes the right to extend the date and time for receipt of bids.No bidder may withdraw his bid within 30 days after the actual date of the bid opening.Bids will be opened on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. prevailing time and read aloud in the Woodstock Community Unit School District No. 200 Business Services Office at 227 W. Judd Street, Woodstock, Illinois, 60098, by Risa L. Hanson, Chief Financial Officer.(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 26, 2014) L9062


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22nd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

MCHENRY COUNTYIn the matter of the petition ofCase No. 14MR157ALONSO BERNAL ESQUIVELfor change of nameNOTICE OF PUBLICATIONPublic Notice is hereby given that I have filled a Petition for Change of Name and scheduled a hearing on my Petition on May 20, 2013, at 9:00 a.m. in the Circuit Court of the Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit, McHenry County, Illinois praying for the change of hame from ALONSO BERNAL ESQUIVEL to that of ALONSO BERNAL pursuant to the Illinois Compiled Statutes on Changes of Names.Dated at Woodstock, IL, March 18th 2014./s/ ALONSO BERNALALONSO BERNAL110 Terry CourtWoodstock, IL 60098(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 26, 2014) L9063

PUBLIC NOTICEASSUMED NAMEPublic Notice is hereby given that on MARCH 18, 2014, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office addresses of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as MIDWEST TURNKEY SOLUTIONS located at 6718 Silver Lake Road, Cary, IL 60013.Dated MARCH 18, 2014/s/ Katherine C. Schultz (County Clerk)(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 26, 2014) L9064


JUDICIAL CIRCUITMcHENRY COUNTY - WOODSTOCK,

ILLINOISWELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.PLAINTIFFVSALICIA H. ROA A/K/A ALICIA HORTA A/K/A ALICIA ROA; ARMORY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS;DEFENDANTS14 CH 220409 NORTH SEMINARY AVENUEWOODSTOCK, IL 60098NOTICE BY PUBLICATIONNOTICE IS GIVEN YOU,ALICIA H. ROA A/K/A ALICIA HORTA A/K/A ALICIA ROA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS ; defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit:UNIT 409 TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS IN ARMORY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED AND DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 2004R016524, IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 7, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS.Commonly known as: 409 NORTH SEMINARY AVENUEWOODSTOCK, IL 60098and which said Mortgage was made by,ALICIA H. ROA A/K/A ALICIA HORTA A/K/A ALICIA ROA;Mortgagor (s), toM.E.R.S., INC. AS NOMINEE FOR M.S.C. FINANCIAL INC.Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of McHENRY County, Illinois, as Document No. 10R0034819; and for other relief.UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County,Katherine M. KeefeClerk of the Court2200 North SeminaryWoodstock, Illinois 60098on or before April 25, 2014, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT.PIERCE & ASSOCIATESAttorneys for PlaintiffThirteenth Floor1 North DearbornChicago, Illinois 60602Tel. (312) 346-9088Fax (312) 346-1557PA 1400956I596262

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REAL ESTATE

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ILLINOIS14 CH 00133Federal Home Loan Mortgage CorporationPLAINTIFFVs.Daniel J. Carr; BMO Harris Bank National Association; Unknown Owners andNonrecord ClaimantsDEFENDANTSNOTICE BY PUBLICATIONNOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU:Daniel J. CarrUnknown Owners and Nonrecord ClaimantsThat this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit:LOT 22 IN BLOCK 11 IN GREENWOOD PARK, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 6, 1947 AS DOCUMENT NO. 205163, IN BOOK 10 OF PLATS, PAGE 68, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS.COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 133 E. Beech AvenueWoodstock, IL 60098and which said Mortgage was made by:Daniel J. Carr

the Mortgagor(s), to Harris Trust and Savings Bank, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of McHenry County, Illinois, as Document No. 2005R0018395 Volume 05 Book 12 Page 9633; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file yourappearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court,Katherine M. KeefeClerk of the Circuit Court2200 N. SeminaryWoodstock, IL 60098on or before April 25, 2014, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT.CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.Attorneys for Plaintiff15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100Burr Ridge, IL 60527(630) 794-5300DuPage # 15170Winnebago # 531Our File No. 14-13-31931NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.I597632(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 26, 2014) L9066


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY- SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOISNo.13DV1022CRAIG ROY RIDDLE,plaintiffandSUMMER CHERISH RIDDLENOTICE OF PUBLICATIONNotice is given to you, Summer Cherish Riddle, Defendant, that this cause has been commenced against you in this Court asking for DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and other relief.Unless you file your response or otherwise file your appearance in this cause in the office of the Circuit Clerk of McHenry County, Courthouse, Woodstock, Illinois, on or before the 1st day of May, 2014, a Dissolution of Marriage and other relief my be granted as prayed for by the Plaintiff./s/ Katherine M. KeefeCIRCUIT CLERKMar. 20, 2014.Karen M Lavin (6183197)Attorney for the Petitioner850 S. McHenry Avenue, Suite BCrystal Lake, IL 60014815-356-0800(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 26, 2014) L9067



ILLINOIS14 CH 00166JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, successor by merger to Chase Home Finance LLC, successor by merger to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation

PLAINTIFFVs.Eric Neubauer a/k/a Eric W. Neubauer; BMO Harris Bank National Association; Dutch Crest Property Owners Association, Inc.; Unknown Owners and NonrecordClaimantsDEFENDANTSNOTICE BY PUBLICATIONNOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU:Eric Neubauer a/k/a Eric W. NeubauerUnknown Owners and Nonrecord ClaimantsThat this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit:LOT 22 IN UNIT 1 OF DUTCH CREST SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER AND THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED APRIL 6, 1978 AS DOCUMENT NO. 728252, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS.COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1705 W. Halma LaneWoodstock, IL 60098and which said Mortgage was made by:Eric Neubauer a/k/a Eric W. Neubauerthe Mortgagor(s), to Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of McHenry County, Illinois, as Document No. 2004R0078276; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU

file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court,Katherine M. KeefeClerk of the Circuit Court 2200 N. SeminaryWoodstock, IL 60098on or before April 25, 2014, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT.CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C.Attorneys for Plaintiff15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100Burr Ridge, IL 60527(630) 794-5300DuPage # 15170Winnebago # 531Our File No. 14-14-02387NOTE: This law firm is deemed to be a debt collector.I597860(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 26, 2014) L9068

PUBLIC NOTICENotice is hereby given by the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District consistent with the provisions of the Open Meetings Act that a Special Meeting has been scheduled for March 28, 2014 for the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District Board of Trustees. Said meeting, will take place at 1325 Dean Street., Woodstock, IL, at 9:00 AM.Published by the direction of the Board of Trustees of the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District./s/ Kenneth Marunde (Secretary)(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 26, 2014) L9069


MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION;Plaintiffvs.JAMES M. COTE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORDCLAIMANTS;Defendants,13 CH 1076NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on December 6, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the law offices of 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:Commonly known as 150 Meadow Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098.P.I.N. 08-32-376-013.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 Act.Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.For information call Sales Department

Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive,

Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 651-6705. 13-016898INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIONSelling Officer, (312) 444-1122I594233(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 12, 2014, March 19 2014, March 26 2014) L9027



WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.;Plaintiff,vs.FRANK MALES AKA FRANK A. MALES AKA FRANK A. MALES, III; KATHRYN M. MALES; WELLS FARGOBANK, N.A.;Defendants,12 CH 1968NOTICE 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 December 6, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 17, 2014, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto Gilbert Gehris Lancaster, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property:P.I.N. 08-32-152-033.Commonly known as 274 JOSEPH STREET, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098.The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium

Property Act.Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.For Information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates,

Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1213416.INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIONSelling Officer, (312) 444-1122I594227(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 12, 2014, March 19 2014, March 26 2014) L9028



MATRIX FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP.Plaintiff,vs.MOISES YANEZ A/K/A MOISES R. YANEZ; KAREN YANEZ A/K/A KAREN C. YANEZ; Defendants,13 CH 186NOTICE 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 January 9, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, April 17, 2014, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto Gilbert Gehris Lancaster, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois

60014, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property:P.I.N. 13-30-400-012.Commonly known as 13318 IL ROUTE 176, 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.Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.For Information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates,

Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1301044.INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIONSelling Officer, (312) 444-1122I594232(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 12, 2014, March 19 2014, March 26 2014) L9029



AURORA LOAN SERVICES LLC;Plaintiff,vs.MICHAEL J. THIMIOS; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; MARILYN A. THIMIOS;Defendants,

09 CH 2484NOTICE 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 March 1, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 1, 2014, at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the offices of Botto Gilbert Gehris Lancaster, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property:P.I.N. 13-25-226-005.Commonly known as 8309 PROSPECT STREET, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098.The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.For Information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates,

Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0930645.INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATIONSelling Officer, (312) 444-1122I597007(Published in The Woodstock Independent March 26 2014) L9061

21March 26-April 1, 2014THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTSPORTS

Thunder track looking for its next state championBy JAY SCHULZThe Independent

Almost two years ago, the Woodstock

North High School boys track and field

team earned the school’s first IHSA state

championship when pole vaulter Jon

Walsh cleared 15 feet, 6 inches. Now the

�under are looking for their next state

champion.

“We lost a lot of speed and leadership

with last year’s seniors graduating,” said

�under head coach John Fredericks in

an email. “Our challenge will be if our re-

turning athletes will step in and replace

what we lost.”

Fredericks said the team does have

strengths this season.

“We ought to be pretty solid in pole

vault with [junior] Jimmy Krenger and

[senior] PJ Senn returning,” Fredericks

said. “[Senior] Cody Kupsik is an inter-

esting talent. He will do well in the 300m

hurdles, high jump, really anywhere we

need him.We should also compete well in

relays.”

�e school’s next challenger for a state

championship could be Krenger, who

saw Walsh win the state title in person.

“�ere was a ton of motivation seeing

[Walsh] going down to state and actually

watching him win,” Krenger said. “It made

me realize anyone can do it, and, if I try

hard, I can do it. He started his sopho-

more year, and I have been pole vaulting

since my freshman year, so I have a year

on him.”

Krenger has cleared 13 this year and

just missed qualifying for state last year

when he vaulted 12-9 at the sectional

meet. He is looking to clear 14 this season.

�e state qualifying mark is 13.6.

�e �under team captains are Kupsik

and senior Spencer Delgado.

Delgado competes in shot put and dis-

cus throw. His best shot put is about 35

feet, and he is looking to clear 37 this year.

His best discus throw is 110 feet, and he

is looking to clear 130 this year. Delgado

said he needs to “work harder and have

longer practices” to improve.

“We had a pretty decent team last year,”

Delgado said. “A lot of them are seniors

now. We’ll try to improve.”

�e rest of the roster includes seniors

Kyle Bacon, Zachary Delgado, Jose Fa-

bian, Alan Flores, Christopher Gabriel-

son, Juan Garcia, Matthew Jensen, Sean

Lagerstrom, Jonathan Logan, Austin

Moser, Oliver Nielsen, Sergio Rodriguez,

Tristan Smith, Grant Wade and Andrew

Wood; juniors Gus Amacende, Luis Bal-

leno, Julio Campos, Leonardo Chavez,

Brendan Domek, Benjamin Flores, Jer-

emy Haymond, Leonardo Ibarra, John

Ison, Trevor Jensen, Trent Liebmann, Joe

Miceli, Cesar Popoca and David Rodri-

» PREVIEW WNHS BOYS TRACK

D-200 students excel in Special Olympics event

Ten students from Woodstock School

District 200 competed in the regional

Special Olympics rhythmic gymnastics

March 9 at Palatine High School. All 10

students won medals.

Olivia Covell earned a bronze medal

in Level 1 Ribbon and a silver medal in

Level 1 Hoop; Nikki Durante earned a

gold medal in Level 1 Hoop; Shawna Har-

vey earned gold medals in Level 1 Ribbon

and Level 1 Ball; Delaney King earned

gold medals in Level 3 Ribbon and Level

3 Ball; Maggie Oefelein earned bronze

medals in Level 2 Ribbon, Level 2 Hoop

and Level 2 Ball, a silver medal in Level

2 All Around, and a gold medal in Level

2 Clubs; Carlie Reuter earned gold med-

als in Level 2 Ribbon, Level 2 Hoop and

Level 2 Clubs, a silver medal in Level 2

All Around, and a bronze medal in Level

2 Ball; Rachel Schilder earned gold med-

als in Level 3 Ribbon and Level 3 Ball; Ka-

tie �omas earned a gold medal in Level

1 Ribbon and a bronze medal in Level 1

Hoop; Cesca Visconti earned gold med-

als in Level 3 Ball and Level 3 Clubs; and

Abby Zange earned gold medals in Level

3 Clubs and Level 2 Ball.

D-200 coaches this year are Cory

Knopik, rhythmic gymnastics; Mary

Engle, unified bocce; Michael Vorderer,

powerlifting; Leslie Mccormick, soccer

skills; and Jennifer Moskowitz, track and

field. Moskowitz is the D-200 Special

Olympics coordinator.

District students will compete in the

following upcoming Special Olympics

events: powerlifting, Sunday, April 13,

Park Ridge; unified bocce, Sunday, April

13, Barrington; soccer skills, Sunday, April

13, Darien; Track and Field NISRA Invita-

tional, Sunday, April 27, Cary; and Track

and Field Regional, Sunday, May 4, Lake

Zurich.

�e Special Olympics state competi-

tion will be held Friday to Sunday, June 13

to 15, at Illinois State University, Normal.

— Jay Schulz, The Independent

guez; and sophomores Travis Busch, Jesse

Long, �ery Sims and Jacob Varys.


Waldorf College is simply cruising in

women’s softball.

So is the Concordia University-Chi-

cago baseball team. Both are accom-

plishing the feat with the very strong

play of two area graduates.

Kate Martino, Wonder Lake, is hit-

ting a robust .457 for Waldorf College.

In her 70 trips to the plate, she has 32

hits, 12 of which are doubles and six

of which are homers. She also has 30

RBIs, 22 runs scored and six walks. Her

slugging percentage is an eye-popping

.886, while her on-base percentage is

.500. In the field, she has a .951 fielding

percentage. She has 29 putouts, 49 as-

sisted putouts and four errors.

Waldorf has yet to

lose a game, building

its record to 23-0. In

recent 12-2 win over

Morrisville State

College, Martino was

3-for-3 with a double.

She scored twice and

drove home a pair

of runs. Martino has

started 22 games and

played in all 23.

BaseballConcordia-Chicago

has lost a baseball game this year, but

not very many. �ey are 12-2 as Steve

Zubrzycki, a Marian Central Catholic

graduate, has a .315 batting average.

He has played in 14 games and made

14 starts. He has 17 hits in 54 trips to

the plate including two doubles. He

has scored 16 times, driven home 10

runs, stolen nine bases and walked five

times.

He has a slugging percentage of .352

and an on-base percentage of .426. In

the field, he has 35 assists and 18 put-

outs. He has four errors for a fielding

percentage of .930. In the recent win,

a 4-1 win over Washington University,

Zubrzycki was 1-for-4 with a double. He

scored two runs. Concordia-Chicago

has won its last eight consecutive con-

tests.

Message from Dan ChamnessI am looking for athletes to follow for

the upcoming college sports season. If

you or someone you know is a college

athlete who lives in or attended high

school in the area typically covered by

�e Woodstock Independent, please

email me. Provide the name, college or

university and sport of the athlete to

[email protected]. Please put “Wood-

stock Independent” in the subject line

of the email.

SPORTS

“In the past few years, we haven’t had

much of an attack, so I’m hoping this

year we can build our attack from the

back forward.”

“We need to focus on getting the ball

up to our forwards so they can score

more goals,” Laabs said. “We need to

work on more offense.”

Farley coaches the boys and girls

teams and has boys soccer team mem-

bers Chris Niese and Luis Balleno as

team managers. Farley said coaching

both teams has helped her.

“�ere are things that I have tried

with the boys that have worked that

I’m able to use with the girls and vice

versa,” Farley said. “I’m able to bal-

ance between the two.”

�e rest of the roster includes senior

Manda Landrey; juniors Lian Pankow,

Colleen Kless, Tabitha Jakic, Andrea

Alvarez, Sierra Trojan, Crystal Cruz

and Skylar Fitch; sophomores Allison

Nordvall, Kristin Lemke, Jessica Due-

nas and Allison Lavin; and freshman

Ariella Simandl.

Thunder soccer Continued from Page 24

Streaks basketball coach released as team seeks ‘a new voice’ Hammond had headed up girls basketball for seven years

By JAY SCHULZThe Independent

�e Woodstock High School girls

basketball team will have new leader-

ship next season as head coach Marty

Hammond was dismissed after 13

years with the team and seven years

as head coach.

“I’m very disappointed in the de-

cision,” Hammond said. “�is past

year, I thought we were leading up

to rebuilding the program. We were

11-19, but we lost nine games by five

points or less. … I feel as the season

progressed and we headed into the

postseason, we had figured that out.

I thought our program was headed

in the right direction especially with

the regional title. We were four min-

utes away from going to the sectional

championship game.”

�e Blue Streaks were 75-122 under

Hammond and had just won their first

regional title since 2006 in February.

WHS Athletic Director Glen Wilson

said in an email that “the team was

notified this week, and after spring

break the job will be posted, and we’ll

begin the process of looking for can-

didates.”

“I’ve known Marty for more than a

decade and respect what he’s done,”

Wilson said. “We felt it was time for a

new voice for the program.”

Before coming to the Streaks, Ham-

mond coached travel ball when his

children were growing up, which he

called “a great opportunity.” In the

travel league, he met former WHS

head coach Kim Ziltner, who asked

Hammond to be her assistant coach

when she became head coach at WHS

in 2001.

“I cherished all 13 years of my

coaching career. I built a lot of friend-

ships with the kids, with the parents,”

Hammond said. “I’m the one who is

fortunate enough to have relation-

ships like that with members of the

program.”

Hammond said he is going to take

some time and see what opportunities

are available, but would like to coach

girls basketball again.

Looking back on his time with WHS,

Hammond said he was fortunate for

the opportunity.

“I was fortunate enough to coach

four girls who scored 1,000 points in

their high school career,” Hammond

said. “I coached a lot of athletes, a lot

of characters. I was fortunate enough

to coach our daughter [Meghan] for

three years. �at’s something that you

don’t see often.

“To be able to coach a student ath-

lete and make them a better person,

make them a better athlete and watch

them grow throughout the years ... is

rewarding.”

Former Blue Streak head coach Marty Hammond encourages his team Feb. 22 in the regional championship game at Richmond-Burton High School. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY JAY SCHULZ

Dan Chamness follows the college athletic careers of Woodstock-area athletes.

The College Report

DanChamness

» COLUMN

Martino, Zubrzycki dominate on the bases

IN BRIEF

Online registration open for Woodstock Girls Softball

The Woodstock Girls Softball League is

accepting online registration for the 2014 spring-summer season. Credit cards will be accepted and scholarships are available. WGSL is a recreational softball league for girls ages 5 to 19.

To register or for information, visit wood-stockgirlssoftball.org.

23March 26-April 1, 2014THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTSPORTS

tunity to serve a

great community

and work with

a great group of

people down there

at Hampshire that

I’m getting to know

more and more

each day,” Brasile

said. “I’m just very

excited about it.”

Brasile was an as-

sistant coach under

Blue Streak head coach Steve Beard

from 2005 to 2011. He spent the last two

years as an assistant coach at Leydon

High School, Franklin Park.

“He’s in a great spot in his career

with teaching and his coaching,” Beard

said. “He’s been an assistant coach un-

der different head coaches, so I think

he’ll take bits and pieces from each

head coach that he’s worked with and

really build a program at Hampshire

that fits him. Mike is a high-energy

teacher, high-energy coach, and I re-

ally believe he’s got the vision to make

Hampshire High School competitive

each year.”

Brasile will replace Dan Cavanaugh,

who is retiring after 25 years as Hamp-

shire’s head coach, and said he looks

forward to working with the Whip-Purs

coaching staff.

“Dan Cavanaugh had a great staff put

together already,” he said. “I’m looking

forward to meeting those guys and see

how they fit and where they see them-

selves working. I’ll try and get everyone

together and moving in the same direc-

tion.”

Brasile said he knows replacing Ca-

vanaugh will be a challenge.

“�ere is going to be a lot of pres-

sure right away,” he said and noted the

Whip-Purs made the IHSA playoffs

last season. “�is year I better do some

pretty spectacular things.”

Mike Brasile

A veteran WHS side is aiming for its first-ever regional title


�e Woodstock High School girls

soccer team has something to prove.

Returning 18 players of 22 from last

season’s roster, 10 of whom were starters,

the Blue Streaks have one goal in mind –

winning a regional title. �e Streaks lost

4-1 to Prairie Ridge in the IHSA Class 2A

regional championship game last season

and believe they have the experience to

claim the team’s first regional champion-

ship in school history.

“It’s almost like the Cubs,” said WHS

head coach Mike Golda. “We have one

regional championship and it was the

boys team in 1994. �e girls seem hun-

gry to try to obtain that goal.”

�e Streaks finished last season 6-14

(2-4 Fox Valley Conference) and were

11-12 the previous season. Several of

the players on the 2012 team are on

this year’s roster, according to Golda.

�e captains are seniors Leina Haan-

io, Anna Lopatin, Mary Grace Mathi-

son and Kirsten Schreiner. Lopatin

and junior Clara Sullivan were named

All-Fox Valley Conference last season.

Haanio, who missed last season due

to injury, was All-FVC her sophomore

season.

Golda said the team will take it one

game at a time, and their first goal is to

win the first game of the year.

“I think the girls are really anxious,”

Golda said. “�ey look really great in

the gym. �eir possession skills look

good. We have really solid leadership

with the seniors, plus we have five or

six juniors who are stepping up. [We

should succed] as long as they don’t

let the pressure get to them and they

take each game and each practice seri-

ously.”

With seven seniors, Golda said he is

counting on the team’s experience and

solid leadership.

“�ey already did great in the

strength and conditioning program

through the high school along with

the traditional off-season work,” Golda

said. “�e girls really pushed them-

selves.”

Schreiner said she is confident the

team can have success.

“We are a really tight close-knit

group of girls,” Schreiner said. I’m re-

ally confident going into the season. …

We just need to make sure to commu-

nicate out there on the field and play

how we know how to play. We need to

be confident in ourselves.”

Mathison agreed with her teammate

and said she wants to be the part of the

team that breaks through to a section-

al tournament.

“We’ve had a long history and we’re

all tightknit,” Mathison said. It’s going

to be an exciting season. ...

I would be ecstatic [if we won a re-

gional tournament]. I don’t even have

words to describe how I would feel. It’s

been one of my goals since my fresh-

man year to get the girls soccer [team]

on the upper track [at WHS]. We don’t

even have a state [on the wall]. It would

be awesome to get us up there.”

Golda said if the team can stay

healthy, they should be in position to

challenge for the regional.

“We have a really solid core,” Golda

said. “I hope everyone stays healthy. It

should be some nice soccer to watch

this spring.”

�e rest of the roster includes se-

niors Mallory Bellairs, Maddy Major

and Ellen Skala; juniors Allie Behe-

rens, Mia Eldridge, Amanda Jander-

noa, Selena Juarez, Maria Rea, Alli-

son Sahs, Clara Sullivan, Emma �ill

and Rachael Tobias; and sophomores

Tess Devinger, Marissa Krueger, Lizzy

Kruse and Breckon Overly.

Blue Streaks soccer looks

to make history

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Brasile Continued from Page 24

CORRECTIONIn the March 19 issue of The Woodstock

Independent, the article “Hardie advances to state showdown” incorrectly stated the number of baskets Marcus Ammirati and

Bradon Abt made at the sectional contest. Ammirati made seven and Abt made eight.

The Independent regrets the error.


By MEGAN IVERSThe Independent

Marian Central Catholic High

School head soccer coach Karl Smith

and his players know that their season

is a marathon, not a sprint.

“We will be one of the teams play-

ers won’t want to play down the road,”

said Smith, who is beginning his sec-

ond season with the Lady ’Canes. “We

graduated five key players from last

year’s team, but we have some very

good up-and-coming players.

We want to set some realistic goals

for ourselves. We’ll be strong in the

years to come.”

Anchor ing

the Hurricane

roster are se-

nior return-

ees Julia Ben-

net, defense;

C o u r t n e y

Furlong, mid-

field; Victoria

Girolamo, de-

fense; Jacque-

line Guilbeault,

forward; and

Simona Slater, midfield. Senior Sam

Benigni also returns to varsity after

sitting out her junior year due to inju-

ry. According to Smith, Benigni may be

critical to the roster for her versatility

this year.

“Having players who can play in

a number of different spots and do a

good job on top of it is important,” said

Smith.

Smith is excited for the strong play-

ers he has coming up from the ranks

of the underclassmen as well. Players

like sophomore Kersten Green, goal-

keeper, should continue developing

the leadership to provide strong direc-

tion to the defending back line.

Sophomore Makala Villont, for-

ward, is expected to support the team

offensively. In her first game at the

varsity level during the 2013 playoffs,

she scored two goals for the Hurri-

canes. Classmate Diana Slater, mid-

field, is one of many ’Canes whose

club experience is an asset to the team

and is also expected to help generate

wins during her first season on varsity.

“�ey all know the expectations are

to try and be ready at the end of the

year,” added Smith. “We’ll need to have

patience.”

Senior Lauren Hedlin, juniors Mad-

eleine Hepperlen, Jenny Spurny and

Nina Tuman, and sophomore Emily

Minneci also will support the Hurri-

canes.

�e Lady ’Canes open their season

against Crystal Lake Central at Peter

Baker Stadium at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday,

April 1.

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WNHS is looking for its new crop of team leaders

GIRLS BASKETBALL

WHS releases a longtime basketball coach

GIRLS SOCCER

The Blue Streaks are eyeing a regional title

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Please see Thunder soccer, Page 22

“We will be one of the teams players won’t want to play down the road.”— Karl Smith, coach

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WNHS team starts the season with only 3 seniors on the roster


�e Woodstock North High School

girls soccer team will look to its youth

and its future this season.

With only three seniors on the ros-

ter, �under head coach Lauren Farley

said she knows she needs to concen-

trate on setting a framework for future

success.

“Since we have such a young team,

we are working on building the team

for the next couple of years,” Farley

said. “We’re concentrating on a lot of

the basics, a lot of repetitive motion

of trapping, passing and looking up

– things that professional athletes do

naturally. We’re trying to make it so it

comes naturally and they don’t think

about it.

“Our goal for this year is to set our

basics, understand the basics and un-

derstand the principles of balance and

teamwork and finding those open lanes.”

�e �under captains are seniors

Shanen Laabs and Liliana Cruz and

sophomore Monica Czerwiec.

“We have a lot of younger players,”

Farley said. “We have only two seniors

playing. We don’t have that senior

leadership, but we’re finding it in other

places.”

�e team’s younger players will be

featured, with freshmen Daniela Mi-

randa and Edmarith Velasco as the

starting midfielders. Farley said her

two starting freshmen have a great

chemistry.

“�ey have played together in the

past,” Farley said. “�ey work great off

each other. Even though they are only

freshmen, they have such a great atti-

tude and are eager to learn.”

Laabs, who is the �under’s starting

goalkeeper, said she is hoping to end

her high school career on a positive

note.

“I just want to have a good season

with the girls,” Laabs said. “I want to

make it my best year since it is my last

one.”

Cruz, who is entering her third sea-

son playing soccer, said taking up the

sport has been a positive experience.

“It’s quite a change,” said Cruz, who

plays defense. “I went from my sopho-

more year, where I had never touched

a soccer ball before, to being a team

captain. I think I can be an example

of the fact they teach you a lot [at

WNHS].”

A key for the �under this year will

be to find a way to attack and score

more consistently.

“We want to connect on passes and

move the ball downfield,” Farley said.

Thunder soccer in rebuild mode

The Thunder’s Shanen Laabs, left, and Allison Lavin practice March 18 in the gym at Woodstock North High School in preparation for the upcoming season. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KEN FARVER


Woodstock High School

graduate Mike Brasile has

been named head coach of

the Hampshire High School

football team.

Brasile, a 1999 graduate,

was a member of the 1997

Blue Streak state champi-

onship team under former

head coach Ed Brucker. He

majored in psychology at Au-

gustana College and received

his degree in education from

the University of Colorado –

Boulder.

“Mike’s a very energetic

guy and I think he’ll do a

great job,” Brucker said. “He’s

wanted this for a long time

and he thinks football all the

time. … I think the kids will re-

ally like him.”

“It’s just a great oppor-

Former Blue Streak to coach Whip-Purs on the gridiron

Please see Brasile, Page 23

Lady ’Canes ready for a marathon

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The Woodstock Independent, March 26th 2014