1June 26-July 2, 2013THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENT
City Council approves $74K in disbursements
By KATELYN STANEKThe Independent
�e Woodstock City Council approved
the disbursement of $74,000 in hotel/
motel tax funds June 18, granting money
to 13 organizations and entities that ap-
plied for funding intended to support
events that increase the number of over-
night room rentals or bolster the local
economy.
Of that total,
$30,000 was
transferred to
the city-owned
W o o d s t o c k
Opera House.
�e slate of
recipients this
year was large-
ly unchanged
from last year’s
r e c i p i e n t s ,
with the Men-
tal Health Re-
source League
the only new
organization to be granted funding.
MHRL will use the $1,000 it received
from the hotel/motel tax to market Fair
Diddley, the annual craft fair it hosts on
the Woodstock Square.
“You all do a lot of work to bring many,
many individuals here into the commu-
nity in so many different ways,” Mayor
Brian Sager told a small crowd at the City
Council meeting, many of whom repre-
sented groups receiving money from
the tax fund. “All of us here would like to
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Hooved Animal Humane Society
purchases 28 acres
EDUCATION
D-200’s new conduct code
carries stiff penalties
ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Pickle Palooza to offer
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By RHONDA MIXThe Independent
Fourth of July will kick off a
little early in Woodstock this year.
An Independence Day-themed
concert by the Woodstock City
Band will open the city’s annual
celebration Wednesday, July 3,
while a July 4 fireworks show will
close it.
“�e theme for the evening will
be ‘Land of the Free, Home of the
Brave,’” said Woodstock Opera
House Managing Director John
Scharres, who is responsible
for the Wednesday night City
Band concert series. “[We] will
once again feature a special
pyrotechnic display as part of the
With Independence Day around the corner, Woodstock preparesband’s performance of ‘Stars and
Stripes Forever.’”
In addition to the pyrotechnics
Please see July 4th, Page 2
» CITY COUNCIL
The McHenry County Conservation District dedicates an $8 million project in Bull Valley
HOW THEY VOTED
To approve the disbursement of ho-tel/motel tax funds:
YesJulie DillonMaureen LarsonBrian SagerMark SaladinJoe StarzynskiRB ThompsonMike Turner
City divvies up hotel tax money
Please see Hotel tax, Page 3
By JAY SCHULZThe Independent
�e McHenry County Conservation
District unveiled its newest addition
June 22 at the grand opening and
dedication ceremony for the Boone
Creek Conservation Area, 916 Cold
Springs Road, Bull Valley.
“It’s great to conserve something
like this,” said Woodstock resident Jim
Hale, who attended the ceremony. “It’s
fantastic to buy something like this and
save it for future generations.”
�e site, which was the privately
owned Bull Valley Hunt Club from the
1960s to the 1990s, is comprised of 608
acres which sandwiches 124 acres of
protected property owned by the Illinois
Department of Natural Resources.
�e land was purchased between 2001
and 2009 as different parcels became
available at a total cost of $6,867,734.
�e purchase was funded in part
by an IDNR Open Lands Trust grant
program and Illinois Clean Energy
Community Foundation grant and
through conventional acquisition as well
as through tax levies approved in 2001
and 2007. �e cost to date for public
improvements and amenities for Boone
Creek is $1,045,993.
MCCD director of communications
Wendy Kummerer said she believes,
besides being a beautiful property, Boone
Creek serves a very important purpose.
“�e vista and view from the vantage
point of the lookout is just amazing
…,” Kummerer said. “It protects the
Boone Creek watershed – not only the
surrounding wetlands and the land, but
also the water quality as well.”
MCCD trustee emeritus Larry Lane,
Crystal Lake, and his wife, Lucy, attended
the ceremony space. Larry Lane, who
served as trustee from 1987 to 1992, was
a member of the citizen advisory board
that developed the master plan for the
site. He has volunteered with MCCD
since the early 1980s.
Pointing out over the view, Lane noted,
“�ere used to be a bunch of shrubs and
exotic growth right here. �ey’ve cleared
it out, and it’s a fantastic view.”
Lane was a professor of environmental
biology at Triton College and said he
was concerned with “protecting the
watershed, preserving the natural
resources and providing habitat for the
wildlife and waterfowl.”
�e master plan for the site was
approved in 2009, according to MCCD
direction of planning and development
Amy Peters. Forty acres of brush were
Isabella Ivers peers through a viewing scope at Boone Creek Conservation Area’s dedication ceremony June 22. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KEN FARVER
Boone Creek Conservation Area opens to the public
‘FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS’
Please see Boone Creek, Page 2
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show, which has marked the band’s Fourth-
of-July-week concert for many years, guest
xylophone soloist Anthony DeMartinis will
perform and Rep. Jack Franks will host
a free ice cream social. �e concert will
begin at 7:30 p.m. July 3 on the Woodstock
Square.
�e fireworks show will begin between 9
and 9:30 p.m. �ursday, July 4, at Emricson
Park.
Jim Campion, chairman of the Woodstock
fireworks committee, said more than 6,000
people are expected to turn up for this
year’s fireworks display.
“People come out because they want
to,” Campion said. “It’s a benefit for the
community and something people look
forward to every year.”
Woodstock’s Fourth of July celebration
is a combined effort of the fireworks
committee, the city of Woodstock police
and public works and the Woodstock
Fire/Rescue District. Assistant Fire Chief
Pat Burke also sits on the Fourth of July
committee and is involved with managing
paperwork and precautionary procedures
related to the fireworks show.
“In the years I’ve been [participating],
F O U R T H O F J U LY
By RHONDA MIXThe Independent
Wonder Lake will mark the Fourth of
July with a flag ceremony on the shores of
Wonder Lake, among other events.
�e day will kick off with the flag
retirement ceremony at the Triangle,
located on East Lake Shore Drive and
Hancock Drive, at 10 a.m. �ursday, July 4.
�e day’s events also will include a Boy
Scouts flag ceremony, a parade — which will
include two marching bands and a variety
of floats — an open house at the Wonder
Lake Fire Department, a variety of games
and children’s activities, a performance by
the Wonder Lake Ski Show Team and, of
course, fireworks.
Vendors will sell pizza, funnel cakes,
popcorn, ice cream and lemonade.
Fourth of July committee chairman
Dennis Gallo said the cost for the Fourth
of July festivities will be around $22,000
this year, up $2,000 from last year. He
said 40 volunteers have been collecting
donations from community members,
and subdivisions and local businesses
also contributed to help fund the costs,
$11,000 of which will be spent on
fireworks.
“Wonder Lake’s Fourth of July parade
has been deemed by politicians over the
years as the largest spectator event in
McHenry County on the Fourth of July,”
Gallo said. “[It] is the best attended event
with crowds averaging around 5,000 men,
women and children. It’s a day the entire
community turns out to celebrate the
birth of our nation.”
�e grand marshals of the parade
will be brothers Jerry and Ken Graff,
owners of C&A Auto Body and Storage.
Gallo said the Graff family has lived in
Wonder Lake since 1967, although their
business dates back to 1956, when it was
established in Chicago by Al Graff and
Chuck Lebda.
“�ey belong to [many area groups]
and support the local food pantry and
community events,” Gallo said.
A much-anticipated feature of this
year’s Fourth of July activities will be a
performance by the Wonder Lake Water
Ski Show Team. �e team puts on free
weekly waterskiing shows and has been
participating in Fourth of July celebrations
for more than 40 years. Team president
Jen Blaksley, who grew up watching her
older brother ski on the team and tried out
as soon as she turned 12, said the ski show
will feature multiple acts with music and
costumed skiers.
“�e [stunts] will include water ballet,
adagio doubles, wakeboarding, barefoot
skiing, jumping and multiple person
pyramid formations,” she said. “�e ages
WL ‘goes all out’ for the Fourth
of the skiers will range from 7 to over 50.”
Blaksley said the Fourth of July ski
show will surely be entertaining, but she
encourages people to come out to all the
day’s festivities and enjoy what Wonder
Lake has to offer.
“Wonder Lake really goes all out for
[July 4],” she said.
For information, call 815-728-0682.
WONDER LAKE JULY 4 ACTIVITIES
10 a.m. Flag Retirement Ceremony at Triangle, East Lake Shore Drive and Hancock Drive 1:30 p.m. Mardi Gras Parade begins at Christ The King Church, 5006 E. Wonder Lake Road 2:30 p.m. Open House at the Wonder Lake Fire Department (East side)2:30 p.m. Kids Zone at the Wonder Lake Chamber (Face Painting, Pony Rides, Dunk Tank, Games & More) 4:30 p.m. Wonder Lake Ski Show Team at Center Beach Dusk Fireworks over Wonder Lake
July 4th Continued from Page 1
we’ve been doing more and more
safety features such as setting the
public back, setting up more perimeters
and tightening things up to [prevent]
injuries,” Burke said. “In the 13 years
I’ve been doing this, there have been no
[major injuries].... It’s a good show and
it’s well-organized. �ousands of people
come out to watch. It’s a special event
for the city, the people of the city and the
people of the county.”
Campion said this year’s fireworks
display will cost around $14,000.
“We ask the public and local businesses
to help make donations,” Campion said.
“We raise probably half that way. �e
other half comes from parking fees and
donations made at the gate.”
Donations for the fireworks display will
be taken at the gate. �ey also are being
accepted at �e Woodstock Independent, 671 E. Calhoun St. Checks can be made out
to the Woodstock Fireworks Fund and
sent to Golden Eagle Bank, 975 Country
Club Road, P.O. Box 1930, Woodstock, IL
60098.
Parking at Emricson Park is available
for $5 and will be accessible via the
South Street entrance. People walking to
the park can enter from South or West
Jackson streets.
WOODSTOCK JULY 4 ACTIVITIES
7:30 p.m. July 3 Woodstock City Band concert and ice cream social, Woodstock Square9 p.m. July 4 Fireworks, Emricson Park
Boone Creek Continued from Page 1
cleared starting in 2011 and infrastructure
work started in 2012.
“It’s a very complex site from a natural
resource perspective,” Peters said.
�e site will have hiking, picnicking,
horseback riding, birding and wildlife
viewing.
Only a portion of the hiking trail is
completed, about .3 of a mile. �e rest will
be phased in, according to Kummerer.
When completed next spring, the trail
will be 1.75 miles long.
Unique to the site are viewing scopes
that are not on any other MCCD property,
according to Kummerer.
“Up on the deck, you get to scan the
horizon, so you might see an egret or a
great blue heron,” Kummerer said. “So
that’s a neat thing our planning and
development team did. It’s a part of the
county where we don’t have open space
to the public, so it’s good. … It’s a gem of
a property.”
Future plans for the site include
continued restoration work, removing
invasive species along the lower river
valley and removing weedy, woody
species.
Boone Creek Conservation Area
is open from sunrise to sunset. For
information, call 815-759-9390 or visit
mchenryconservation.org.
COURTESY OF MCCD
3June 26-July 2, 2013THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTNEWS
have more tax dollars coming
into the hotel/motel tax so we
could turn around and distrib-
ute more dollars. I’m sure you
all understand it’s not always
possible to do that, so we have
done the extent of what we
could do.”
Woodstock’s 5 percent tax
on stays in hotels and motels
is divvied up among nonprof-
its and related entities that
host events aimed at drawing
out-of-town guests to Wood-
stock. �e tax does not apply
to bed and breakfasts.
Last year, Woodstock dis-
bursed $72,250 in hotel/motel
tax funds, a total that required
the city to dip into its sur-
plus fund balance at a cost of
about $20,000. �is year, the
$74,000 it handed out was
much closer to hotel/motel
tax revenues, which totaled
$73,400. �e disbursement
was below the $83,300 in to-
tal requests the city received,
but no applicants were denied
funding entirely.
“We’ve definitely seen a
marked improvement in that
tax revenue,” said City Manger
Roscoe Stelford. “�e report
shows a $22,100 increase over
the prior year’s collections.”
Stelford attributed the in-
crease in tax revenue to an
uptick in the number of hotel
rooms available within the
city, due in part to the fact that
in fiscal year 2011-2012, Best
Western Woodstock Inn, 990
Lake Ave., underwent major
renovations.
Best Western owner Henry
Patel said his business has
seen an increase in occupancy
rates, but he attributed this to
a post-renovation expansion
of his primary customer base
– business travelers and peo-
ple visiting family and friends
— rather than to tourism.
“�is tax I’ve been collect-
ing, it seems to me, brings in a
very minor percentage of cus-
tomers,” Patel said.
Patel believes the tax rev-
enue would be better used by
investing a portion of it di-
rectly into marketing hotels in
Woodstock.
“It should support the Op-
era House. �at’s a symbol of
Woodstock,” Patel said. “But if
the city can spend maybe 10
percent of it to market these
properties, like a billboard on
I-90, it would actually gener-
ate more room stays. … If we
sell 10 more rooms in Wood-
stock because of advertising,
that can generate maybe $50
per day. It’s an investment that
pays a lot more over time.”
In addition to MHRL and
the Opera House, 11 other
organizations and entities
received tax funding. �ey
are the Woodstock Cham-
ber of Commerce & Industry,
McHenry County Visitors and
Convention Bureau, Challeng-
er Learning Center for Science & Technology, Woodstock
Groundhog Days Committee,
Woodstock Mozart Festival,
Woodstock Farmers Market,
Jazz on the Square, McHenry
County Heatwave, Off Square
Music, Woodstock Folk Festi-
val and TownSquare Players.
�e disbursement of ho-
tel/motel tax funds was ap-
proved unanimously by the
City Council as part of its con-
sent agenda, with Julie Dillon,
Maureen Larson, RB �omp-
son, Mike Turner, Mark Sala-
din, Joe Starzynski and Sager
voting in favor of the measure.
“This tax I’ve been collecting, it seems to me, brings in a very minor percentage of customers.”
— Henry Patel, hotel owner
By JAY SCHULZThe Independent
�e 2010 death of Woodstock girl
Hope Fuller has spurred an annual
tradition in the city, with hundreds
of runners and walkers coming
together to remember the 12-year-
old’s legacy and fund research into
the disease that took her life when
she was just a seventh-grader at
Creekside Middle School.
�is year’s Run for Hope 5K marks
the third year of the race. Hope died
of diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma,
a rare and deadly childhood brain
cancer.
“I’m surprised by the number of
people who are willing to sponsor
and donate,” said Lynn Fuller,
Hope’s aunt. “We’ve had businesses
that we haven’t personally
contacted, contact us and say, ‘I
want to donate, I want to be part of
this.’ It’s amazing.”
Lynn Fuller and co-organizer
Josh Einspahr are hoping they can
continue to see positive growth. In
2011, the event had 220 participants
and raised about $10,000; in 2012,
320 participants raised about
$14,000. �e goal for this year is
to have at least 420 participants
running to raise more than $20,000.
All proceeds for the event
will go to �e Cure Starts Now
Cancer Research Foundation.
Representatives from the
organization will attend the event.
“I believe the first two years went
fairly well considering Lynn [Fuller]
and I didn’t know too much about
how to organize a 5K,” Einspahr said.
Beyond fundraising, Einspahr and
Fuller said they agree the primary
reason for hosting the event is to
raise childhood cancer awareness.
“It’s meaningful for me to do this to
show support to the family and just
to develop awareness for childhood
cancer, because it is not well known,”
Einspahr said. “We need to spread
awareness to show there really
needs to be research done to help
find a cure for this cancer.”
“I think we are going to continue
to grow as awareness grows,”
Lynn Fuller said. “�at’s the whole
point — to make people aware of
children’s cancer. … It’s all in Hope’s
memory. Without her, none of this
would have happened. It’s sad to
think that something like this had
to happen in order for us to become
aware. But until something like this
happens in your family, you don’t
have any idea.”
Run for Hope will be held
Saturday, July 6, beginning at Grace
Lutheran Church, 1300 Kishwaukee
Valley Road. �e race follows a path
that goes through Emricson Park.
Registration will be held from 7 to
7:45 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church.
�e 5K will begin at 8 a.m. A half-
mile race for children will be held at
around 9:30 a.m. To register online,
visit www.raceagainsttheodds.com.
For information or to volunteer,
email [email protected].
With hope for a cure and awareness, an annual run returns
By LISA KUCHARSKIThe Independent
With the purchase of 28 acres of new
land, the Hooved Animal Humane Society
will be able to stay in Woodstock and help
alleviate the increasing demand for horse
shelter services.
Executive director Tracy McGonigle
said the extra acreage was a rare
find because it was adjacent to the
organization’s current property, had an
existing barn and more than doubled the
size of the group’s property.
“�ere’s been such a demand for our
services since I came here two years ago,
but this is going to allow us to rescue
more horses and have more pastures,
McGonigle said. “We’re very excited to use
one of the structures that already exists
on the property as our new rehabilitation
barn.”
McGonigle said the nonprofit rescuer
was looking to expand but thought it
might have to leave Woodstock to do so.
When property owners adjacent to HAHS
decided to sell, the group acquired their
land, purchasing one farm in October
and another in December. HAHS officially
premiered its new properties with a
ribbon cutting party June 8.
“It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
we felt that we couldn’t pass up. And then,
to have it happen twice, because there
were actually two separate purchases,”
McGonigle said. “We felt really lucky, and
it is going to allow us to do more of what
we’ve been doing and more of what we
want to do.”
Funding was provided by private
donations, which McGonigle said had
been set aside specifically for purchasing
new property. McGonigle said fencing
needs to go up and construction on the
barn’s interior will take place over the
next year, with help from fundraisers.
Program director Hillary Clark said she
is excited to see HAHS retain its longtime
Woodstock location.
“I think that it’s really great to be
able to expand,” Clark said. “We have a
waiting list of animals from seizures and
impoundments, so we definitely need the
room. HAHS has been in existence since
1971, so to be able to more than double
our property at this point, 42 years after
its creation, is just really cool.”
Clark oversees several programs
at HAHS, primarily the investigation
program. With about 40 approved
humane investigators throughout the
state sponsored by HAHS through the
Illinois Department of Agriculture, HAHS
can assign cases to investigators in an
area when the public calls with concerns.
Clarks said horses come to HAHS
from all over the state and country, but
predominantly from Illinois, Wisconsin
and Indiana.
Including horses in foster homes,
HAHS maintains 66 horses, three
potbelly pigs and, occasionally, other
small animals like goats. So far this year,
HAHS has adopted out 18 horses and
fostered several others.
HAHS adds acres to host more horses
RUN FOR HOPE 5K
When: 8 a.m. Saturday, July 6Where: Grace Lutheran Church, 1300 Kishwaukee Valley RoadOnline registration: raceagainst-theodds.comTo volunteer: [email protected]
FISCAL YEAR 13-14 HOTEL/MOTEL TAX FUNDING ORGANIZATION REQUESTED GRANTED
Opera House $30,000 $30,000Chamber of Commerce $10,000 $10,000Convention Bureau $10,000 $10,000Challenger Center $6,000 $6,000Groundhog Days $5,000 $3,000Mozart Festival $3,500 $2,500Farmers Market $3,000 $3,000Jazz on the Square $4,000 $2,500McHenry Co. Heatwave $3,000 $2,500Off Square Music $500 $500Folk Festival $500 $500TownSquare Players $5,000 $2,500MHRL/Fair Diddley $2,800 $1,000Total $83,300 $74,000
Hotel tax Continued from Page 1
AN ENTHUSIASTIC WELCOME
Army Maj. Craig Giacaterino is welcomed by his niece, 4-year-old Tipper Axelson, during a ceremony at Wood-stock Harley-Davidson June 20. Giacaterino, who is on leave from a tour of duty in Kuwait, was surprised by an escort to the dealership by members of Rolling Thunder, Warriors Watch, and area fire and police personnel. INDEPEN-DENT PHOTO BY KATELYN STANEK
4 THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTJune 26-July 2, 2013 NEWS
OBITUARIES
Kevin Daniel GreenKevin Daniel
Green, 22, Fontana, Wis., and Wood-stock, died unexpect-edly Saturday, June 15, as the result of a car accident in Wal-worth County.
He was born Feb. 10, 1991, in Wood-stock to Clancy P. and Margie Kersten Green.
He graduated from Marian Central Catho-lic High School in 2009 and the University of Wisconsin - Madison in May 2013 with a Bachelor of Science degree in consumer affairs. He was excited about embarking on a new career as a manager with Amazon. From grade school through college, football was an integral part of his life. He played football for the St. Mary’s Fighting Irish, Mar-ian Central Hurricanes and enjoyed playing rugby for the University of Notre Dame while attending Holy Cross College, during his freshman year. While at UW-Madison, he served as student manager for the Wiscon-sin Badger football team and traveled with the team to the 2012 Rose Bowl run in Pasa-dena, Calif.
He loved the outdoors, adventure and was a natural leader. He spent many summers in the Lake Geneva area and was a loyal and respected team member at Gordy’s Lakefront Marine, Fontana, Wis., where he worked as a pier manager and served boating custom-ers. He had many dear friends with whom he shared adventures and a lot of laughter, and his memory will live on.
Survivors include his parents; a stepmoth-er, Christina; a brother, Patrick Michael; three sisters, Meghan Mary, Kersten Kathleen and Kathleen Anne; paternal grandmother, Mary Harding Green; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Don and Merope (Mitchell) Kersten; his paternal grandfather, James R. Green; and his uncle and godfather, Daniel R. Green.
Visitation was June 20, at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock.
The funeral Mass was June 21 at St. Mary Catholic Church, Woodstock. Monsignor Michael L. Burke officiated.
Memorials can be sent to St. Mary of Woodstock School Foundation, Inc., 313 N. Tryon St., Woodstock, IL 60098 or The Fa-ther Joseph Egan Financial Aid Program at Marian Central Catholic High School,1001 McHenry Ave, Woodstock.
Arthur H. Priegnitz Sr.Arthur H. Priegnitz Sr., 92, Woodstock,
formerly of Huntley, died Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at Valley Hi Nursing Home, Woodstock. He was born May 5, 1921, in Algonquin to
William and Bertha (Pinnow) Priegnitz. On June 14, 1941, he married Ella Wien-
ke in Crystal Lake.He was a dairy farmer in Huntley and also
worked at Ketone Paint Service for many years. He enjoyed playing cards.
Survivors include two daughters, An-nette Kastning, Lubbock, Texas, and Mary (Edward) Manke, Marengo; a son, Arthur (Nancy) Priegnitz Jr., Huntley; eight grand-children, Gloria (Chris) Goldbeck, Wood-stock, Angela Holder, Casper, Wyo., Wil-lard (Kathy) Kastning Jr., Woodstock, John (Sue) Kastning, Hebron, Bruce (Dawn) Kast-ning, Lubbock, Texas, Todd Manke, Mun-delein, Jodi (Mike) Slama, Paris, Wis., and Heather (Mike) Werner, Huntley; 10 great-grandchildren, Matthew, Daniel, James, Mindy, Madison, Austin, Dusty, Mark, Hay-lee and Teresa; a great-great-grandchild, Kaylie; a sister, Elsie Frenk, Pawhuska, Okla.; and a brother, William Priegnitz, Crystal Lake.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a sister, Dorothy Hood; a brother, Raymond Priegnitz; a granddaughter, Sha-ron Marie; a son-in-law, Willard Kastning Sr.; and a grandson-in-law, Henry Holder.
Services were private. Interment was at McHenry County Memorial Park, Wood-stock. Arrangements were made by Quer-hammer & Flagg Funeral Home, Crystal Lake.
Dwight Harry AustinDwight Harry Austin, 78, Woodstock,
died Thursday, June 20, 2013, at home sur-rounded by his loving family.
He was born Dec. 29, 1934, in Wood-stock to Columbus and Edna (Hill) Austin.
On July 14, 1956, he married Lucille Wakeley in Wood-stock.
He and his children attended the First Unit-ed Methodist Church, Woodstock.
For the past 10 years, he and his wife were members of the First United Methodist Church, Harvard.
He was raised on his family’s farm in Woodstock. After high school graduation, he began his own farming operation, which included dairy cows and beef cattle. In the late 1960s, he began working for the McHenry County Highway Department and continued for 22 years. During this time, he also operated a small grain farm, growing corn, oats, wheat and hay. After his retire-ment from the highway department, he con-tinued to farm.
Throughout his retirement, he also enjoyed restoring antique tractors. He proudly drove some of the restored tractors on occasions such as the Harvard Milk Days parade or the Sycamore Steam Power Show, usually with a
grandchild on his lap. He also served for more than 20 years as
president of the board and sexton for Oak-land Cemetery, Woodstock. As a descen-dant of some of McHenry County’s founders, he was proud of his heritage and enjoyed the link between the cemetery and area his-tory.
Survivors include his wife; daughter, Jill Austin, Phoenix; three sons, Ronald (Kim-berly) Austin, Wheaton, Christopher (Ta-mara) Austin, Harvard, and Jeffrey (Linda) Austin, Harvard; 10 grandchildren, Daniel and Thomas Libbey, Lucas, Claire, and Leah Austin, Kayla and Levi Austin, Daphne, Cath-erine, and Steven Austin; a sister-in-law, Lynn Austin; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Andrew Austin; a brother, Rob-ert Austin; and three sisters, Ellen Meinert, Carol Goers and Suretha Archer.
Visitation was June 24 and 25 at Schnei-der-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock.
The funeral was June 25 at First United Methodist Church, Harvard.
Burial was at Oakland Cemetery, Wood-stock.
Memorials can be sent to First United Methodist Church of Harvard, 1100 N. Divi-sion St., Harvard, IL 60033 or to Journey-Care Hospice, 405 Lake Zurich Road, Bar-rington, IL 60010.
Mary Elizabeth (Humphrey) LandaMary Elizabeth Landa, 52, Tower Lake,
died suddenly Saturday, June 15, 2013.She was born July 6, 1960.She grew up in Rock Island and graduated
from Rock Island High School. She attended Western Illinois University and graduated in 1983.
She married Scott Landa the summer after graduation. Within a few years, they moved to the northwest suburbs of Chicago. She was employed as a teacher at Woodstock High School for 25 years, teaching physi-cal education, health and drivers education. She will be remembered by more than two decades of students for her warm personal-ity, caring manner and belief that learning should be fun.
She also will be remembered for her love of music, the arts, and most of all, her love of people.
Survivors include a son, Blake Connor Lan-da; her parents, Bob and Rhoda Humphrey; a brother, Rob Humphrey; an uncle and aunt, Nelvin and Judy Wistedt; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband.
Visitation will begin at noon, Sunday, June 30, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St., Barrington. A celebration of her life will follow at 5 p.m. Memorials in her name can be sent to the Woodstock High School Athletics General Fund, 501 W. South St., Woodstock, IL 60098 or Barrington High School’s athletic department.
By LISA KUCHARSKIThe Independent
In honor of his spontaneous spir-
it, friends and family of Kevin Green
jumped into Geneva Lake to celebrate his
fun-loving and adventurous life.
Green, 22, a Marian Central Catholic
High School graduate and recent gradu-
ate of the University of Wisconsin – Madi-
son, was a passenger killed in a car crash
June 15. Alleged driver Daniel Consolo, 24,
of Woodstock, struck a tree in Walworth,
Wis. Consolo faces charges including op-
erating while intoxicated – homicide, and
causing injury by intoxicated use of a mo-
tor vehicle. Passenger Ryan Szudarski, 21,
of Wonder Lake, had no apparent injuries,
but his twin brother Adam Szudarski sus-
tained serious injuries.
Green had worked at Gordy’s Lake-
house Marine in Fontana, Wis., as a ma-
rina team member and manager for eight
years. In honor of Green’s competitive
nature, Gordy’s owner Tom Whowell and
staff commemorated an A-Scow racing
sailboat with Green’s nickname, “Otis,”
painted on the boat’s transom.
“I really loved him and cared a lot about
him,” Whowell said. “He’s just a class-A
great guy, all around. We’re going to miss
him dearly. And we want to honor him,
so we thought about being on the sail-
boat – constantly persevering and being
persistent and being competitive – that’s
what his work ethic was all about, so we
thought it was appropriate.”
Green’s funeral reception was held at
Gordy’s Boathouse. Whowell said both
floors of the building were packed with
people.
Jordanne LaTourneau, one of Green’s
closest friends since kindergarten at St.
Mary School, said many people enjoyed
Green’s company and energetic person-
ality.
“Otis was everyone’s best friend. Even
after five minutes of meeting him, they
would become best friends with him,”
LeTourneau said. “He could always make
people laugh and smile. He made light of
every situation … and he wanted to make
sure everyone was having fun and having
a good time.”
Friends honor Kevin Green at Geneva Lake
A long-awaited Illinois Department of Transportation project that would expand Route 47 in Woodstock is moving into the second of three project phases. IDOT’s Phase Two planning process includes the engineering that precedes Phase Three, or construction.
Illinois has budgeted $1 million for an engineering project from Charles Road to Highway 14 and another $1 million for engineering between Huntley’s Reed Road and Highway 14. The state has yet to set aside money for construction.
STREET SMARTS
Average gas price
$4.07 /GAL.
Reflects average price of regular unleaded gasoline at Woodstock gas stations the morning of June 24.
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POLICE BLOTTER
Any charges are merely accusations, and defendants or suspects are presumed inno-cent unless proven guilty.
Joann D. Cunningham, 30, 94 Dole Ave., Crystal Lake, was charged June 9 with retail theft at 1275 Lake Ave., Woodstock. Cunningham posted $150 bond. Court date was set for July 18.
Heather Marie Wood, 20, 318 Wiscon-sin St., Eagle, Wis., was charged June 9 with
possession of drug paraphernalia and pos-session of hypodermic needles at 1275 Lake Ave., Woodstock. Wood was turned over to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office. Bond was set at $1,500. Court date was set for July 18.
A juvenile, 15, Woodstock, was charged June 10 with failure to signal when
required and driving an uninsured motor vehicle in the 400 block of E. Judd St. The juvenile posted $150 bond. Court date was set for June 27.
A juvenile, 17, Woodstock, was charged June 10 with no driver’s license, driving an uninsured motor vehicle and un-lawful consumption of alcohol by a minor at North Madison and Maple streets. The ju-venile posted $150 bond. Court date was set for June 27.
Russell L. Voss, 42, 627 E. Calhoun St., Woodstock, was charged June 11 with criminal damage to property at 627 E. Calhoun St. Voss was turned over to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office. Bond was set at $150. Court date was set for July 18.
KevinGreen
DwightAustin
Friends and family of Kevin Green jump into Geneva Lake in honor of the 22-year-old, who died June 15. PHOTO: TANA SCHWANK
5June 26-July 2, 2013THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENT
CHERYL WORMLEYPublisher, Co-OwnerPAUL WORMLEYCo-OwnerJOHN C. TRIONE
General ManagerKATELYN STANEKManaging Editor
THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENT
Woodstock, IL 1987
THE EDITORIAL BOARDCheryl Wormley John C. TrioneKatelyn Stanek Jay SchulzRhonda MixLisa Kucharski
It’s our duty to watch gov’t, not the other way around�is country is currently embroiled in
a debate over a government surveillance
program, PRISM, the extent of which was
first revealed in the pages of the Guard-
ian and the Washington Post earlier this
month.
�e Independent concerns itself far more
with City Hall than Congress, with our po-
lice department than our military, and we
aren’t here to debate the personal legacy of
the maligned and celebrated leaker Edward
Snowden. But that young man’s revela-
tions — call them confirmations, if you
prefer — of the National Security Agency’s
broad-reaching data mining operations
have brought about a debate the likes of
which this country has not seen since the
publication of the Pentagon Papers in the
1970s: How much information is the public
entitled to know? How much secrecy is
too much when it comes to government
affairs?
At its most basic, the concerns Americans
have about our elected officials and govern-
ment entities are the same from top to bot-
tom, from Washington to Woodstock. We
want to know the people we’ve elected are
working honestly and in our best interests.
We want them to be good stewards of our
money and our resources. We want them to
be truthful.
But when government secrecy reigns,
average citizens are at a distinct disadvan-
tage in trying to determine whether or not
these very basic tenets are being upheld.
When opaqueness is a governing body’s
default mode, its constituents are in no po-
sition to determine whether or not the men
and women they elected — the people who
govern by their consent alone — are acting
in their best interests.
It’s probably very telling, in an era
marked by sometimes comical levels of
partisanship, that certain politicians on
the left and right sides of the aisle have
come together to condemn the publication
of government secrets. A little openness
tends to go a long way toward revealing in
whose interests some of our politicians are
working.
In the end, though, it’s our duty to put
the people we elect on notice, to let them
know we won’t stand down when they stand
up against our calls for transparency, for a
level playing field that lets us know as much
about their business as they do of ours.
Of course, we could always read their
emails or maybe just scan them for key-
words and look for any red flags. But that
would be illegal.
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Todd Tarbox’s new book, “Orson
Welles and Roger Hill: A Friendship
in �ree Acts,” is a remarkable ac-
complishment and a great read. Buy it,
prepare to be fascinated, and read it.
Enjoy!
A bit of background: Orson Welles
was one of America’s great actors,
on both stage and screen, of the 20th
century. He also was one of America’s
great film directors, maybe its great-
est. Many film critics have considered
his “Citizen Kane” the best American
film ever made. What few know, in
Woodstock or around the world, is
Orson Welles called Woodstock his
hometown for most of his life. He
had been sent to school here, against
his wishes, to the Todd Seminary for
Boys. He was prepared to hate it. His
brother had been kicked out of the
school for misbehavior, and Orson
was no stranger to misbehavior him-
self. When he arrived at Todd, at age
11, he was greeted by Roger Hill, the
soon-to-be headmaster of the school.
Hill fascinated Welles, who later
confessed, “I wanted to be like him.”
At that moment, a lifelong friend-
ship was born. Todd Tarbox’s book
is a documentation of that enviable
friendship.
�ree years before Welles’s death,
Hill began taping their frequent
phone conver-
sations. He was
working on the
second edition of
his memoirs and
encouraging Welles
to begin his own.
Ultimately, neither
man completed the
project, but Roger
Hill saved the
tapes. He outlived
Welles by five
years, and before
his own death, in
1990, he gave the tapes and copies of
his correspondence with Welles to his
grandson, Todd Tarbox. Transcripts of
the recorded conversations form the
basis of the book.
In the hands of a less skillful writer,
the results would have been little
more than a mechanical rendering.
But Tarbox took an unexpected and
highly effective approach. In his own
words from the introduction of “Orson
Welles and Roger Hill: A Friendship in
�ree Acts,” “As an homage to Orson’s
and Skipper’s love of the theatre, I’ve
presented their unique friendship in
the form of a play.” It’s an option that
few would have considered, but it
works beautifully. By a minimal set-
ting of the scenes and a few stage and
lighting directions, Tarbox enables the
reader to visualize and almost really
hear the conversations. It’s a most
startling effect.
And what conversations they are!
Two highly intelligent men who had
known, cared for and respected each
other for more than 50 years sharing
their thoughts on everything under the
sun. It is fascinating reading.
Read Between the Lines bookstore
on the Woodstock Square will host a
book signing for Mr. Tarbox and “Or-
son Welles and Roger Hill: A Friend-
ship in �ree Acts” at 2 p.m. Saturday,
July 27. However, there is no need to
wait that long. �ey have it in stock
now. I urge you to read it soon.
In anticipation of the Woodstock
Celebrates festivals celebrating Orson
Welles and Woodstock in 2014 and
2015, I intend to include at the end of
this column, every month, an event
from Welles’ life that occurred on a
date corresponding most closely with
the date of publication of the column.
Here it is:
On June 23, 1947, Orson Welles
began filming his “Macbeth.”
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A local’s book brings Welles to life on the page
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JohnDaab
John Daab lives in Woodstock.
Where’s the discount for season pass holders, Rec Department?
I just finished reading the June 19
article on Woodstock Water Works
and why the slides don’t work. As
you recall, the article mentions how
twilight rates are being charged as
a result of the inconvenience and
credits to those that have the pool
booked for events or parties. �e only
question I came up with is what is the
discount for those families, such as
mine, that already spent over $135 to
be season pass holders?
Lisa Jesse,Woodstock
» COLUMN
“Friendship is always a sweet responsibility, never an opportunity.”
6 THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTJune 26-July 2, 2013 OPINION
June 19 was a really good day in
McHenry County. At a celebratory
breakfast the McHenry County Com-
munity Foundation granted nearly
$700,000 to 65 nonprofit organiza-
tions and agencies that serve and pro-
vide opportunities to children, adults
and senior citizens in our county.
�at the foundation was able to
grant such a significant amount of
money is testament to the vision of
the people who worked together to
establish the foundation and to the
philanthropic goodness of individuals
and families in the county.
Robin Doeden, executive director of
the foundation, said it all. “�is morn-
ing we celebrate the work our nonprofit
community is doing every day, but we
also celebrate the incredible generosity
of our neighbors and friends who make
this work possible. Bringing these two
important groups of people together is
the work of the foundation, and we are
honored to do it.”
�e foundation’s role is to accept
and invest donations, thus creating
an endowment. Proceeds from the
endowment are then granted in accord
with donors’ wishes
and the mission of
the foundation —
to “grant seed or
expansion money
for unmet social,
cultural, educational
and charitable needs
throughout McHenry
County.”
In the early years
some people were
concerned that the
foundation would
pull donations away from nonprofit
organizations. �e founding board
members saw something quite differ-
ent, believing it would raise aware-
ness of the funding needs and of the
breadth and opportunities provided by
nonprofits in the county. “It will raise
all boats” was the rallying cry of the
board in the early years.
�e annual grant-awarding events
and the work of the foundation board
and staff are, in fact, proving that to be
true.
�e 65 organizations receiving pieces
of the nearly $700,000 pie in 2013 are,
as Suzanne Hoban, a foundation board
member, said, “a true picture of the
depth and breadth of our community.”
�e grants ranged in size, with
the majority between $1,000 and
$15,000. �e most common amount
was $10,000. Among the recipients
of $10,000 grants were agencies and
organizations headquartered or well
known in Woodstock: Adult & Child
�erapy Center, CASA of McHenry
County, Centegra Health System,
Consumer Credit Counseling Service
of McHenry County, Girl Scouts of
Northern Illinois, Girls on the Run,
Habitat for Humanity, McHenry Coun-
ty Fair Association, McHenry County
Historical Society and Senior Services
Association. �e Challenger Center for
Science & Technology received two
grants of $10,000 each for two sum-
mer science and technology camps:
one for 30 Harvard middle school
students and one for 30 Woodstock
middle school students.
�e Boone Creek Watershed Alliance
received $5,000 and so did Leadership
Greater McHenry County, Hearthstone
Communities and �e Land Conser-
vancy of McHenry County.
Recipients of larger grants included
Pioneer Center for Human Services,
$32,500; Turning Point, $24,819; Tran-
sitional Living Services, $20,000; Fam-
ily Health Partnership Clinic, $15,000;
and U of I Extension, $15,000.
Other grants to organizations of
special interest to Independent readers
were $8,000 to Free Guitars for Fu-
ture Stars, $6,565 to Family Alliance,
$4,500 to Home of the Sparrow, $8,750
to Main Stay �erapeutic Riding
Program, $3,500 to TownSquare Play-
ers, $4,000 to the Woodstock Police
Department and $6,500 to the Wood-
stock Public Library.
Of even greater importance than the
amount of money the organizations
received is the lives touched, en-
hanced and changed by the programs
being created or sustained.
For more information about the
foundation and the recipient organi-
zations visit their websites and keep
reading The Independent.
Cheryl Wormley is publisher of The Wood-stock Independent.
Community foundation grants nearly $700,000» COLUMN
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CherylWormley
» COLUMN
In Illinois, it’s Madigan who pulls the stringsTwenty-five years ago, I covered my
first legislative session.
During the waning days of the session,
the words most often heard were, “What
will Mike Madigan do?”
Sure, back then Phil Rock presided
over the Senate and Big Jim �ompson
was entrenched in the governor’s man-
sion, but Madigan ran things. No one in
the know doubted that. Madigan is the
consummate South Sider, a proud White
Sox fan, a behind-the-scenes dealmaker.
Back then, the White Sox were threat-
ening to move to Tampa. Newspaper
reporters were writing front-page obitu-
aries for the once-proud Chicago team.
Madigan remained quiet.
Suddenly, in the waning minutes
of the legislative session, the creaky
wheels of the Illinois General Assembly
began to turn swiftly and taxpayers sud-
denly were paying to build a brand new
ball park for the Sox,
which they would play
in for decades nearly
rent-free.
Never mind that the
hands of the clock had
slipped a bit past mid-
night when the House
cast its vote. A Madi-
gan minion working
the podium declared it
was still yesterday and
the regular legislative
session had not ended.
Yes, Mike Madigan
held back the hands of
time.
Mike Madigan is not omnipotent, but
he’s as close as you can get this side of
the pearly gates. For more than a genera-
tion, he has been �e Man in Charge.
Ironically, those in Madigan’s Demo-
cratic caucus are as clueless about what
their leader has planned as their Republi-
can counterparts.
Republican lawmakers complain about
being left in the dark and often vote
against his measures. But Democrats, for
the most part, feel compelled to follow
their leader. �ey may not always like it.
But they follow.
Why?
Part of it is that Illinois General As-
sembly is a rather transitory institution
with members coming and going through
the years, but few making it their life’s
calling.
Madigan, of course, is the exception.
He’s been in the House since 1971 — lon-
ger than anyone. When bright — and
sometimes dull — new lawmakers are
elected, his staff works with them.
�ey learn quickly: please the speaker
and good things will happen for you
and your district. Get on his bad side,
and your legislation never will see the
light of day. You’ll get lousy commit-
tee assignments, lose opportunities for
more pay and be ostracized by your
colleagues.
�at lock-step, follow-the-leader men-
tality was evident this session.
�e state budget legislation was
dropped in the laps of lawmakers with
little notice.
�ey didn’t have time or opportunity
— and in some instances inclination — to
review the voluminous documents. And
yet they were expected to vote yes and be
quiet.
Nor was there opportunity for the pub-
lic to see what the budget contained.
�is is the opaque world in which Mike
Madigan presides.
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INDETHOUGHT
Is another stop sign at the inter-section of Country Club and Bull Valley Road really necessary?
Not according to a report by engineering firm Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, which was commissioned by the city of Woodstock to complete a study of the intersection this past winter. Currently a two-way stop, concerns over safety at the intersection led to sugges-tions that stopping traffic in all directions might be necessary. Although the findings were close to state warrants needed to install another stop sign, engineers did not find there was enough traffic to completely justify making the intersection a four-way stop.
Anecdotally and based on this report, it seems to us adding another stop sign might compli-cate this intersection more than it would improve safety. But the city of Woodstock wants to hear from you. Whether you think the intersection needs another stop or not, let the city know by contact-ing them via email addresses listed at woodstock.il.gov or calling 815-338-4300.
7June 26-July 2, 2013THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENT
EducationCode of conduct for students in sports and extracurriculars could suspend or ban violators for cumulative infractions
By ELIZABETH HARMONThe Independent
A new code of conduct for students in Woodstock School District 200 takes a strong position against infractions and could poten-tially end a student’s involvement in athletics or activities after three violations throughout middle and high school.
Approved by the District 200 Board of Ed-ucation June 17, the code of conduct forbids students involved in athletics or extracurricu-lar activities from possessing or using drugs or tobacco, participating in hazing or break-ing the law, among other things. Accumulat-ing two violations over the course of middle school and high school could result in a stu-dent being suspended from activities for one calendar year. A third violation would lead to a complete ban.
“Participation is a privilege, not a right, so we have the ability to put in appropriate pa-rameters and for parents to know the expec-tation for their child,” said George Oslovich, assistant superintendent for middle and high school education.
�e new code, which will go into effect for the 2013-2014 school year, expressly forbids students involved in athletics and designated extracurricular activities from purchasing, possessing, using, being under the influence
of, or transferring to others any alcohol, to-bacco, illegal drugs or misused prescription or over-the-counter medications. It also for-bids students from being present at parties where drugs or alcohol are being dispensed illegally. Images posted online of a student possessing or being in the presence of illegal drugs — such as party photos — are consid-ered confirmation of a code violation.
�e code also prohibits hazing, bullying and violations of the law such as theft. It applies throughout the school year and during sum-mer vacations and extends from the first day of middle school through the final day of high school. �e code allows for an appeals process, includes a severity clause and offers some lee-way for students who seek help to deal with a substance-abuse problem though successful completion of a student assistance program.
Students caught in a first offense must meet with an athletic director or assistant principal in charge of activities. Parents will be noti-fied of the violation and subsequent penalty. Students will become ineligible for half of the originally scheduled games or activities for that season, but must still attend all practices.
For the second offense, the student will be suspended from all games and activities for a full calendar year. For a third violation, stu-dents will be suspended from athletics and activities for the remainder of their middle and high school careers.
“�ose consequence have not changed, but the cumulative nature has,” Oslovich said.
�e new code also includes provisions for a parent meeting at the beginning of the school year.
Although aligned to Illinois High School
Association guidelines and other legal stat-utes, Oslovich said the new code is a local initiative and not a response to an IHSA di-rective. He said other area schools, including Barrington High School, have similar policies, adding that using participation in athletics as a means to prevent drinking and drug use re-flects a growing trend.
“It gives the student one more thing to think about before he uses that drug or takes that drink,” Oslovich said.
District 200 schools have had athletic codes of conduct for some time, but this new code is standardized for all schools. �e revised code clarifies the impact of inappropriate behavior outside the school setting and develops an as-sistance component for students coping with substance abuse issues. It also has been ex-panded to include students involved in spe-cific extracurricular activities.
“It was important that it wasn’t just athletes who were singled out,” said Oslovich.
Administrators chose to exclude club activ-ities because of their fluid membership, and activities such as music departments’ Madri-gals singers, which are considered academic classes.
Oslovich and Laura Crain, District 200 Drug Free Communities coordinator, presented the revised code to the school board.
“It would be wonderful if we didn’t need this, but we do,” said board member Camille Goodwin.
�e code was approved unanimously by the board, with Robert Birchfield, Carl Gilm-ore, Russ Goerlitz, Camille Goodwin, Kather-ine Lechner, Paul Meyer and David Shinherr voting in favor of the measure.
New conduct code takes tough stance» SCHOOL BOARD COLLEGE
CURRENTS
Hahne earns BAMary Hahne, Bull Valley,
recently graduated from Be-loit College, Beloit, Wis., with a Bachelor of Arts de-gree.
Columbia-CL posts dean’s list
The following students were named to the Colum-bia College of Missouri-Crys-tal Lake 2013 dean’s list: Milissa Dooley, Jason Lear-man, Sarah Oliver, Patricia Peterson, Zane Seipler and Cassandra Stajdohar, all of Woodstock; and Michael Gurdak, Brandy Lester, Man-di Manning and Melissa Sarelas, all of Wonder Lake.
Kucharski awarded degree
Lisa Kucharski, Wood-stock, recently graduated with honors from Truman State University, Kirksville, Mo., with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication, with minors in equine studies and Spanish.
8 THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTJune 26-July 2, 2013
A & EBy LISA KUCHARSKI
The Independent
�e second Woodstock Pickle Paloo-
za music festival will take place from
11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, June
29, at Woodstock Harley-Davidson,
2050 S. Eastwood Drive.
�e festival, sponsored by Claussen
Pickle/Kraft Foods and the Woodstock
Chamber of Commerce & Industry
will feature several local and regional
bands, Woodstock songwriter and per-
former Cassandra Vohs-Demann and
several pickle-themed contests.
Committee member John Buckley
said the event will be different this year
than in its inaugural year, when it was
at the McHenry County Fairgrounds.
This year, in addition to the change in
venue, activities are packed into a sin-
gle day and local and regional bands
will be featured instead of national
acts. Woodstock VFW Post 5040 will
sell food. A special recognition will be
given to all military veterans with the
singing of the national anthem in the
evening.
“�e event is a community celebra-
tion tying into the Claussen presence
here in town, and the relationship
with Claussen and Kraft,” Buckley said.
“It’s a way to celebrate that, celebrate
Woodstock and raise funds to support
the chamber.”
Claussen has been in Woodstock
since 1976. It was founded in Chicago
in 1870.
Plant manager Olivier Lemoine said
Claussen is providing a $10,000 spon-
sorship and thousands of pickles for
tasting and activities at Pickle Palooza.
He said he wants to show Claussen’s
Pickle festival coming to Harley-DavidsonPICKLE PALOOZA
When: 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Satur-day, June 29Where: Woodstock Harley-Davidson, 2050 S. Eastwood DriveTickets: $7 online, $10 at the door, free for children 10 and youngerWeb: www.woodstockpicklepalooza.com
Band lineup11:35 a.m. The University1:15 p.m. Spoken Four3:30 p.m. Josh Scholl4:30 p.m. Cassandra Vohs-Demann5 p.m. Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band6:30 p.m. Cassandra Vohs-Demann7 p.m. Suburban Cowboys8:30 p.m. Cassandra Vohs-Demann9 p.m. Wedding Banned
Pickle-themed fest changes focus, location in its second year community pride and presence and
give attendees a chance to taste the
product.
Lemoine said the overall goal is
“that people can see that the Pickle
Palooza is going to be an event that,
hopefully, will be established and
become a diverse musical festival
to bring people into Woodstock. I’m
hoping for people to come out in
big numbers and enjoy themselves,”
Lemoine said.
Woodstock songwriter and per-
former Cassandra Vohs-Demann said
she is excited to be a part of the fes-
tivities for a second year. Last year
Vohs-Demann served as the emcee
on the first night. �is year she was
asked back to emcee and perform
between each band. She is also per-
forming the national anthem for the
veteran salute.
“I’m excited to be part of it, and I’m
glad that they are doing a veteran el-
ement this year, and that they’re ex-
panding it more,” Vohs-Demann said.
“I’m excited to see how it all turns
out, and being part of the day and
representing Woodstock, because I
grew up here. I think it will be a great
time.”
Vohs-Demann has 23 years of ex-
perience as a professional musi-
cian with a studio on the Woodstock
Square called A Place to Shine Music.
She gives voice and guitar lessons
and offers songwriting workshops.
Vohs-Demann said her music for the
day will be in the contemporary and
rock genres, performing some original
songs as well as covers of Sheryl Crow,
Melissa Etheridge and Janis Joplin.
Buckley said he hopes for a large
turnout, good weather and lots of pick-
les this year.
“We just want people to come out,
have a good time, enjoy the day, have a
little festival fun,” Buckley said.
Admission is $10 at the door or $7
when purchased online at www.wood-
stockpicklepalooza.com. Children 10
and younger are free.
“I’m hoping for people to come out in big numbers and enjoy themselves.”— Olivier Lemoine, Claussen plant manager
9June 26-July 2, 2013THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
WOODSTOCK’S ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTSThe Entertainer
STRIKE UP THE BAND
» MUSICWOODSTOCK SUMMER CITY BAND CONCERTJune 26, July 3, 7:30 p.m.Woodstock SquareBring lawn chairs and gather around the bandstand. An ice cream social will run concurrent to the concert. Themes are: June 26: “Streets”July 3: “Land of the Free, Home of the Brave,” patriotic concert with guest xylo-phone soloist Anthony DeMartinis
STAGE LEFTOVERSJune 26, July 10, 24, 7: 30 p.m.Stage Left Cafe’125 Van Buren St.815-334-3555The band will include Rich Prezioso, Joe Pesz, Brian Murphy, Laurel Palma, Pete Jonsson and Les Urban.
OPEN MIC NIGHTJune 28, July 12, 7 p.m.Stage Left Café125 Van Buren St.$3 donationoffsquaremusic.orgOpen Mic is sponsored by Off Square Music. Various artists will perform in 15-minute slots.
LIVE MUSIC AT EXPRESSLY LESLIE’SJune 28, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.Expressly Leslie Vegetarian SpecialtiesWoodstock Square Mall110 S. Johnson St.Freeexpresslyleslie.comGuyz with Bad Eyez will perform.
WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET MUSICWoodstock SquareFreewoodstockfarmersmarket.orgJune 29: 9 a.m. Rachel and Jori; 10 a.m. Andrew Sedlak; 11 a.m. David Hawkins
July 2: 9 a.m. to noon Jacquie Manning, Pete Jonsson and Rich Prezioso
PICKLE PALOOZAJune 29, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.Woodstock Harley-Davidson2050 S. Eastwood Drive$10 at the gate, $7 in advanceWoodstockpicklepalooza.comThe festival will consist of afternoon fam-ily fun, contests, food, pickles and music from local and regional bands. See page 8 for performer listings. All proceeds from food purchases will benefit Woodstock VFW and local military veterans.
BRYAN BOWERS CONCERTJune 29, 8 p.m.Unity Spiritual Center225 Calhoun St.815-338-5164$12 donationoffsquaremusic.orgAutoharp virtuoso and storyteller Bryan Bowers will perform.
JAZZ JAMJuly 5, 7 p.m.Stage Left Café125 Van Buren St.815-338-4212$5 donationjazzonthesquare.comJohn Nellson and Billy Denk will host jazz on the Square.
FIRST SATURDAY MUSIC July 6, 7 p.m.Unity Spiritual Center of Woodstock 225 W. Calhoun St. $3 donation815-337-3534unitywoodstock.orgVisitors can participate in the open mic night or enjoy the show. Doors will open at 6:30.
HIGH PERFORMANCE DANCE THEATREJuly 13, 7 p.m.Woodstock Opera House121 Van Buren St.$23815-338-5300High Performance Dance Theatre will present a night at the cabaret with live
music by the Key of Joy, both with the mission of combining dance and modern technology.
» MOVIESPreviews by Jay Schulz of films currently playing at the Woodstock Theatre unless otherwise noted.
‘THIS IS THE END’James Franco (“127 Hours”) hosts a party for all his celebrity friends that just hap-pens to coincide with the apocalypse. Hi-larity ensues. “This is the End” is directed by writer Evan Goldberg and actor Seth Rogen (“The 40 Year Old Virgin”).RATED R, 107 MINUTES
‘WORLD WAR Z’United Nations employee Gerry Lane tra-verses the world in a race against time to stop the Zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments and threatening to destroy humanity itself. “World War Z” is directed by Marc Forster (“Finding Neverland”) and stars Brad Pitt (“Legends of the Fall”), Mireille Enos (“The Killing”) and James Badge Dale (“Iron Man 3”).RATED PG-13, 116 MINUTES
‘MAN OF STEEL’A young journalist is forced to confront his secret extraterrestrial heritage when Earth is invaded by members of his race. “Man of Steel” is directed by Zack Snyder (“300”) and stars Henry Cavill (“Tristan and Isolde”), Amy Adams (“Cruel Inten-tions”) and Michael Shannon (“Bad Boys II”).RATED PG-13, 143 MINUTES
‘MONSTERS UNIVERSITY’The sequel to “Monsters Inc.” goes back in time to college where Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) and James P. Sullivan (John Goodman) meet and are instant rivals before becoming best of friends. “Mon-sters University” also stars the voices of Steve Buscemi (“Reservoir Dogs”), Helen Mirren (“The Queen”), Alfred Molina (“Chocolat”), Dave Foley (“Sky High”), Sean Hayes (“Will & Grace”), Bonnie Hunt (“Only You”) and John Ratzenberger (“Cheers”).RATED G, 110 MINUTES
‘THE LONE RANGER’ (JULY 2)Lawman John Reid, played by Armie Hammer (“The Social Network”) becomes the Lone Ranger after being saved by his faithful Indian companion Tonto, played by Johnny Depp (“Benny & Joon). “The Lone Ranger” is directed by Gore Verbin-ski (“Rango”) and also stars Helena Bon-ham Carter (“Big Fish”), Barry Pepper (“61*”) and William Fichtner (“Black Hawk Down”).RATED PG-13, 149 MINUTES
‘DESPICABLE ME 2’ (JULY 2)Gru, the voice of Steve Carell (“Crazy, Stu-pid Love”), is back with his minions and this time he is working for the Anti-Villain League to fight a new supervillain. “Despi-cable Me 2” also stars the voices of Kristin Wiig (“Whip It”), Ken Jeong (“Community”), Russell Brand (“Get Him to the Greek”) and Miranda Cosgrove (“School of Rock”).RATED PG, 98 MINUTES
‘MEGAMIND’Movies in the ParkWoodstock Water Works1313 Kishwaukee Valley RoadAt dark, Friday, June 28Preceded by balloon making by RC Juggle EntertainmentSuper villain Megamind (Will Ferrell) finds his life empty after defeating his nemesis su-perhero Metro Man (Brad Pitt). “Megamind” also stars the voices of Tina Fey (“Date Night”) and Jonah Hill (“21 Jump Street”). RATED PG, 95 MINUTES
‘DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: DOG DAYS’Wednesday Morning Movie series 10 a.m.School is out and Greg, played by Zach-ary Gordon (“National Treasure: Book of Se-crets”), is looking for something to get through the dog days of summer. “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days”) is directed by David Bowers (“Flushed Away”) and also stars Steve Zahn (“Joy Ride”) and Rachel Harris (“The Hang-over”).RATED PG, 94 MINUTES
Ione Tindle, Walworth, Wis., conducts at the Woodstock City Band concert June 19. She was the guest conductor for the evening. INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY KEN FARVER
10 THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTJune 26-July 2, 2013
Today I am writing about two of my
craftsmanship traits: mindfulness and
being experimental. Mindfulness is a
word we hear often, mostly associated
with spirituality, though I believe it as
an important trait of the successful
craftsman.
�e famous
martial arts warrior
Bruce Lee sums up
mindfulness in this
quote: “�e success-
ful warrior is the
average person with
laser-like focus.”
When I hear that
quote, it gives me
hope. With intense,
concentrated focus,
anyone can become
a “warrior” at any-
thing.
In Steve Chandler’s book “Time War-
rior,” he writes about an article about
the author Jonathan Franzen. Here is
what the article has to say about Fran-
zen: “Franzen works in a rented office
that he has stripped of all distractions.
He uses a heavy, obsolete Dell laptop
from which he has scoured any trace of
hearts and solitaire, down to the level of
the operating system. Because Franzen
believes you can’t write serious fiction
on a computer that’s connected to the
internet. He not only removed the Dell’s
wireless card but also permanently
blocked its ethernet port.
“What you have to do,” he explains,
“is you plug in an ethernet cable with
superglue, and then you saw off the
little head of it.”
Can you think of any “little heads” —
distractions — you can cut off in your
life?
Craftsmen also are experimental and
understand the value of learning from
his or her findings. In the book “Experi-
ments Never Fail,” Dale Dauten quotes
the late, world-renowned flautist Jean-
Pierre Rampal, who once told a master
class, “�ere are nights when I go out
and play a piece perfectly. �en, the
next night, I go out and play it better.”
What can be better than perfect? For
all the perfectionists reading this, per-
fect isn’t good enough until you experi-
ment. Dauten goes on to say,“Perfection
is the first stage of obsolescence.” Can
you think of companies that believed
they were “perfect” and are no longer in
business — Kodak, Borders Books, Hol-
lywood Video, etc.?
How can you be better than perfect?
By being experimental. A fearless crafts-
man is not afraid to risk. Being OK with
trying something new will allow you to
create something better than perfect.
If you are not failing, you are not try-
ing hard enough, and there is no growth
in being comfortable. Life and business
are about success, not perfection. Suc-
cess comes from failure when you are
mindful of what you have learned. �e
only way to grow is to experiment with
something different.
For successful craftsmanship,
be mindful
» COLUMN
Minding YourBusiness
Rodney “Pags” Paglialong
Marketplace
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
Filed in the McHenry County Record-er’s Office June 4 to12:
Residence at 608 Stewart Ave., Woodstock, was sold by the Secretary of Housing & Urban Development, Washington, D.C., to Martin and Dana Dann, Woodstock, for $120,000.
Residence at 1405 Boulder Lane, Woodstock, was sold by John and Lydia Waterloo, Cudjoe Key, Fla., to Sondra Matterness, Woodstock, for $285,000.
Residence at 1140 Blakely St., Woodstock, was sold by Deborah Schoepke, Woodstock, to Roberto and Estela Ayala, Woodstock, for $147,000.
Residence at 3520 Red Barn Drive, Wonder Lake, was sold by Scott and Amy McKendry, Spring Grove, to Maribel Pena, Wonder Lake, for $220,000.
Residence at 5104 Wonder Woods, Wonder Lake, was sold by Ste-ven Grabo, Winthrop Harbor, to Lewis and Sherri Daniels, Wonder Lake, for $36,000.
Residence at 14419 Washington St., Woodstock, was sold by Federal National Mortgage Association, Dal-las, to Michael Learman, Woodstock, for $120,000.
Residence at 2003 Sweetwater Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Fed-eral National Mortgage Associates, Woodstock, to Sarah Kotz and David Mondek, Woodstock, for $156,000.
Residence at 322 Blakely St., Woodstock, was sold by Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation, Chicago, to MLP LLC, Woodstock, for $40,501.
Residence at 1132 Wheeler St., Woodstock, was sold by Intercounty Ju-dicial Sales Corporation, Chicago, to MLP LLC, Woodstock, for $55,257.
Residence at 9211 Howe Road, Wonder Lake, was sold by Steven
By RHONDA MIXThe Independent
�e Sugar Circle, a new cake and des-
sert shop, will open in late July at 203
Main St.
Baker and owner Lauren Hamilton
said she is excited about finally having
a place of her own to create her custom
cakes and treats. �e cakes will be baked
and decorated at the shop.
“I was in banking for the past eight
years, but then I got into baking cakes
and cookies for friends and family,” said
Hamilton, who worked for Golden Eagle
Bank until eight months ago. “I started a
Facebook page and began getting a lot
of good feedback .... I’ve always been in
the kitchen with my mom and grandma,
and then I took over and started baking
for everyone. Every time I go anywhere,
I bring sweets.”
Hamilton creates a variety of cakes,
cookies and truffles and said she gets
inspiration everywhere — fabrics, tele-
vision shows and anything that fits an
individual’s personality. Some of her
themed desserts have included cus-
tom graduation cakes, wedding cakes,
cake pops, cookies and truffles, Disney-
inspired cakes, holiday-themed cook-
ies and treats, birthday cakes, seasonal
cakes and more. Her Sugar Circle store
also will offer a few gluten-free and low
sugar items.
Hamilton said she was inspired to
chase after her dream when her hus-
band, Nate, chased after a dream of his
own and joined the Air Force. Hamilton,
who has lived in Woodstock for seven
years, said she learned of the available
space on Main Street after chatting with
Mary and Sara Ervin, owners of Ethereal
Confections, who will be moving out of
the space and into a new location on the
Square in early July.
Hamilton said her husband, who is not
on tour at the moment, helps with cake
decorating.
“We make everything from scratch —
even the fondant — and incorporate lots
of fresh ingredients as well,” she said.
“We have cakes for every [occasion] and
we make some pretty outrageous cakes.
“We love Woodstock and the small
Cake shop to open on Square» NEW BUSINESS
Booker, Wonder Lake, to Thomas Brendel, Wonder Lake, for $169,900.
Residence at 1033 Jefferson St., Woodstock, was sold by Karen DeWane, Woodstock, to Barbara Romano, Wood-stock, for $120,000.
Residence at 1810 Powers Road, Woodstock, was sold by Intercounty Judi-cial Sales Corporation, Chicago, to Ameri-can Homes 4 Rent LP, Malibu, Calif., for $59,201.
Residence at 8818 W. Sunset Drive, Wonder Lake, was sold by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, Carrollton, Texas, to Rosa Cruz, Wonder Lake, for $65,000.
Residence at 14268 Castlebar Trail, Woodstock, was sold by Donald and Mari-lyn Voth, Arlington Heights, to Gregory and Carol Alfus, Woodstock, for $295,000.
Residence at 930 Queene Anne St., Woodstock, was sold by the Secretary of Housing & Urban Development, Atlanta, to Alejandro Arias, Woodstock, for $51,000.
Residence at 8925 W. Sunset Drive, Wonder Lake, was sold by the Secretary of Housing & Urban Development, Atlanta, to Douglas Hames, Wonder Lake, for $84,500.
Residence at 520 S. Rose Farm Road, Woodstock, was sold by Sandra Matterness, Woodstock, to Herbert Rizzo, Woodstock, for $590,000.
Residence at 2118 Aspen Drive,
Woodstock, was sold by the Secretary of Housing & Urban Development, Chicago, to Mark Jennison, Woodstock, for $108,000.
Residence at 1380 Longwood Drive, Woodstock, was sold by North Shore Bank, Woodstock, to David and Sarah Zirin, Roll-ing Meadows, for $505,000.
Residence at 14732 Emery Lane, Woodstock, was sold by Gary and Joann Scully, Woodstock, to Maurice Kennedy and Margaret O’Grady, Woodstock, for $246,500.
Residence at 5413 Summerville Drive, Wonder Lake, was sold by Jeffery Alheit, McHenry, to Paul Wilm, McHenry, for $63,950.
Residence at 690 Pleasant St., Wood-stock, was sold by Dorothy Kohl, Wood-stock, to Adam Kohl and Jeffrey Sevener, Crystal Lake, for $47,500.
Residence at 701 W. Washington St., Harvard, was sold by the Secretary of Hous-ing & Urban Development, Atlanta, to Car-men Lopez, Harvard, for $34,000.
Residence at 1490 Boulder Lane, Woodstock, was sold by Robert Livingston, Crystal Lake, to Robert and Sally Stachniak, Woodstock, for $172,000.
Residence at 4717 E. Wonder Lake Road, Wonder Lake, was sold by Timothy and Cinty Wentz, Wonder Lake, to Patrick and Tracy McCafferty, Wonder Lake, for $118,500.
town feel,” Hamilton continued. “We want
to provide a friendly place and not a pre-
tentious place for people to enjoy cakes
and cupcakes.”
Once open, �e Sugar Circle’s hours will
be from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through
�ursday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and
Saturday.
For information, call 815-404-8486, vis-
it www.facebook.com/�eSugarCircle or
email �[email protected].
One of cake shop owner Lauren Hamil-ton’s creations that will be offered at The Sugar Circle, 203 Main St. COURTESY PHOTO
THE SUGAR CIRCLE
Opening date: Late JulyAddress: 203 Main St., WoodstockPhone: 815-404-8486 Email: [email protected]
Rodney “Pags” Paglialong is the owner of Wall-Pro Painting Services and is a mem-ber of the Woodstock Historic Preservation Commission. He also is an active member of the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America,serving as past president of the Lincoln State Council. He can be reached at [email protected].
11June 26-July 2, 2013THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENT
Community» REGIONAL TRAVEL
Sprawled
out across
more than
12 acres in
the city of
R o c k f o r d ,
A n d e r s o n
J a p a n e s e
G a r d e n s
provides an
escape from
the bustle
and chaos
of everyday
urban living.
�e gardens
are an unexpected refuge in one
of the largest cities in Illinois.
�e grounds feature a visitors
center, gift shop and a number of
pathways leading guests through
strolling gardens dotted with wa-
terfalls, ponds, streams and Japa-
nese décor.
�e gardens were designed by
master craftsman Hoichi Kurisu.
In 1968, Kurisu, a Japanese im-
migrant, accepted a position
as director of landscaping at
the Japanese Garden Complex
in Washington Park Gardens,
Portland, Ore. It was there he
met John and Linda Anderson.
Rockford resident and busi-
ness owner John Anderson fre-
quently traveled to Portland and
was said to have had numerous
ties with Japanese manufactur-
ers. Anderson was inspired by
his trips to the Oregon garden
as well as his excursions to Ja-
pan, and he and his wife enlisted
Kurisu to transform their land
into a sanctuary.
Kurisu began constructing the
gardens in 1978 and returns sev-
eral times annually to maintain
the property.
What can visitors expect?A map with points of interest
will be provided at the welcome
center. Fish food also is avail-
able for purchase to feed the
gargantuan fish that hang out
along pond surfaces. As someone
who likes to explore on a whim,
I thought it would be easy to
navigate the gardens on my own
without looking at the map. �e
map came in handy, in the end,
because I’d completely bypassed
a section of hidden pathways
during my first walk around the
area.
I followed the entryway trail to
the pond strolling garden. Color-
ful giant fish lingered around the
surface of the water and waited
for people to drop pellets of fish
food into their gaping mouths.
�e trail split off to beautifully
landscaped sections of garden
and sights such as the Japa-
nese main gate. Whimsical stat-
ues and Japanese decorations
popped up among cloud pines,
azaleas, irises, magnolias, rho-
dodendrons, willow trees and
rocks, patios, ground lanterns
and wooden bridges. Benches
and quiet fountains were discov-
ered tucked away in the foliage,
inviting passersby to pause for
a few moments of reflection and
meditation.
�e Japanese tea and guest
houses were highlights of the
tour, although entry to both
buildings was forbidden. An-
other area I really enjoyed was
the raked gravel garden, where
crushed limestone was combed
into patterns resembling wa-
ter. Stepping stones were placed
strategically across the gravel to
allow people to explore the area.
But the most rewarding sight, in
my opinion, was the west water-
fall, Nishi No Taki. Fourteen hun-
dred gallons of water circulate
through the waterfall each min-
ute, and I found it to be one of the
most scenic and relaxing spots
on the grounds.
�ere was a certain mystery
hovering around the property.
Select sections were closed off
at some of the most interest-
ing places – at stone stairways
leading up hills to high bridges,
at winding pathways snaking
through thickets of shady trees.
Worth the trip?According to program and
events coordinator Katie Weston,
the Anderson Japanese Gardens
have been continuously ranked
in the top three Japanese gar-
dens in the United States.
I found the visit a refresh-
ing experience, and I agree with
Weston when she said the gar-
dens provide people with a short
escape from the stresses of living.
“[�e gardens] are just beauti-
ful and give you a sense of peace
when you’re surrounded by busy
life,” Weston said. “When you
walk in [here], everything chang-
es.”
Events at Anderson Japanese Gardens
Music concerts are hosted ev-
ery Tuesday evening during the
regular season, and a variety of
classes relating to religion and
Japanese art, exercise, culture
and language also are offered.
Additionally, a storytime session
for children and parents is avail-
able �ursday mornings.
Things to know before visitingWeekdays are probably the
best time to visit, as I suspect the
gardens are quite crowded on the
weekends. �e bugs were pretty
vicious, so visitors should bring
bug spray.
Personally, I don’t think the
gardens are a good place to bring
young children, aside from the
designated �ursday storytime
sessions. I think many children
would be bored after the initial
excitement of feeding the fish.
For more information, visit
www.andersongardens.org.
Far East meets Midwest in Rockford garden
Roaming WithRhonda
RhondaMix
Hours and ticketsAnderson Japanese Gardens
is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Sunday, from May 1
to Oct. 31, at 318 Spring Creek
Road, Rockford. Tickets are $8
for adults, $7 for senior citizens,
$6 for students and free for chil-
dren ages 5 and younger.
Group tours also are available.
Proceeds benefit the organiza-
tion.
Staff writer Rhonda Mix writes about regional travel destinations for The Independent and also main-tains a travel blog at www.mid-westernadventures.com. To suggest your favorite travel destinations in Il-linois or Wisconsin, email [email protected].
MORE RECOMMENDED
GARDENS
Chicago Botanic Garden1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe847-835-5440www.chicagobotanic.org
Nearly one million people
visit the Chicago Botanic
Garden each year, exploring
385 acres of land featuring 26
gardens and four natural ar-
eas. Highlights of the garden
include the renowned Bonsai
collection. �e garden also is
home to the Lenhardt Library,
which contains 110,000 books.
Morton Arboretum4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle630-968-0074www.mortonarb.org
Established in December of
1922 by Morton Salt Company
founder Joy Morton, the Mor-
ton Arboretum offers 1,700
acres of themed gardens, in-
cluding a children’s garden,
maze garden, fragrance garden
and hedge garden. �e arbore-
tum features more than 4,100
different species of fauna and
more than 186,000 catalogued
plants.
Olbrich Botanical Gardens3330 Atwood Ave., Madison, Wis.608-246-4550www.olbrich.org
Olbrich Botanical Gardens
in, established in 1952, was
voted by Horticulture Maga-
zine as one of the top ten most
inspiring gardens in North
America.
�e garden is famous for its
�ai garden, a gift from the
king of �ailand. �e garden
also houses the Bolz Conser-
vatory – a greenhouse con-
taining more than 750 plants
and a variety of birds, koi,
goldfish, toads and geckos.
Rotary Botanical Gardens1455 Palmer Drive, Janesville, Wis.608-752-3885www.rotarybotanicalgardens.org
�e Rotary Botanical Gar-
dens were established by the
Janesville, Wis., Noon Rotary
Club and features more than
20 different garden styles and
4,000 varieties of plants. Some
of the gardens depict Japa-
nese, Scottish, French, Italian
and English themes.
The main gate at Anderson Japanese Gardens welcomes visitors to this Rockford attraction. COURTESY PHOTO
12 THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTJune 26-July 2, 2013
“Make new friends, but keep the old. �e one is silver, the other gold.”
— Children’s song lyrics
Friends are important; I think nearly everyone would agree with that. �ey laugh with us. �ey share our joys and troubles. �ey are there for us when we need a helping hand.
Old friends know us well and have been there for years — they are truly gold, their value hard to measure but rare and treasured without doubt. New friends add extra interest and flavor. �ey reinvigo-rate us and provide new perspectives and experiences, a flash of silver to comple-
ment the gold.But did you know
that libraries have friends, too? It’s true, and the Woodstock Public Library is no exception — we’ve had a Friends of the Woodstock Library group for 30 years. Our Friends run our annual MiniLinks golf event, sponsor and staff one of the ice cream socials at the Wednesday night Woodstock City Band
COMMUNITY
With Friends like these ...» COLUMN
Check It Out
NickWeber
Nick Weber is director of the Woodstock Public Library.
concerts and coordinate the annual mum sale in September. Every year they raise thousands of dollars, and every cent of that money goes to sup-port the library. �rough the years, the Friends have provided the library with many wonderful items, including the monitor by the front desk, mainte-nance of our aquarium and, most re-cently, our new scan/fax/print station that makes it possible for the library to provide scanning services to the public for the first time.
Plus, the Friends are also often our front-line helpers when the library needs volunteers for programs, shelf reading and more. Every year, our Friends dedicate many hours to help the library run smoothly and effi-ciently.
Our Friends are truly gold, every one.
But that doesn’t mean we don’t need
some silver to add to the mix. With 84 members, our Friends group is strong, but new energy, vision and dedication are always welcome. If you love your library and all it does for your family and your community, consider joining the Friends of the Woodstock Library. It’s an easy, inexpensive process, and you can volunteer as much time and energy as you wish — no pressure. But we’d love to have more friends, more silver, complementing our existing Friends of the Woodstock Library — gold and silver always work well together.
For more information and to join, check out the Friends of the Wood-stock Library web page at www.woodstockpubliclibrary.org/content/friends-woodstock-public-library.
Woodstock residents win donation for food pantry
By JAN DOVIDIOThe Independent
Woodstock residents Carroll and Margaret Lohmeyer were named the winners of a $2,500 award to be given
HIGHLIGHT
News of recognitions and milestones can be sent to Janet Dovidio at [email protected].
to charity from America’s Farmers Grow Communities, a program sponsored by the Monsanto Fund.
Believing “no one should have to go to bed hungry or not have a healthy breakfast to start the day,” the Lohmey-ers chose the Woodstock Food Pantry as the recipient of their funds. �ey com-plimented the food pantry volunteers who work hard to distribute donations within the Woodstock community. �ey also thanked Monsanto and Steve Bing-ham, district manager for Channel, a subsidiary of Monsanto, who informed the Lohmeyers of their selection as this year’s winner of the $2,500 donation.
America’s Farmers Grow Communi-ties has distributed $7.3 million in funds to 1,245 counties across 39 states.
IN BRIEF
Recycle day comes to Woodstock
Habitat for Humanity of McHenry County and the Environmental Defend-ers of McHenry County will hold a shred and recycle day from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 29, in the parking lot of the Habitat for Humanity ReStore and
Sears Outlet shopping complex, 2205 S. Eastwood Drive, Woodstock.
People are encouraged to bring old documents for shredding. Donations of new and gently-used furniture, appli-ances, building supplies, tools and home appliances also will be appreciated and will be used by Habitat for Humanity. The event is co-sponsored by the office of State Rep. Jack Franks.
For information, call 815-334-0063.
13June 26-July 2, 2013THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENT
The juror furor
“When you go into court you are
putting your fate into the hands of 12
people who weren’t smart enough to
get out of jury duty.”
– Norm Crosby
Jury duty. Bucket list.
�ose four words are typically not
said in the same
breath. Often be-
cause there’d be a
heavy sigh or groan
after the first two.
As someone who
thinks “Twelve
Angry Men” is a
classic film showing
the importance of a
jury, not a descrip-
tion of Joe Walsh
and his supporters
(just kidding!), I’ve
always wanted to be
summoned to a courthouse to do my
civic duty. Up until late May, the only
civic duty I performed there was early
voting.
But when the notice came from the
McHenry County Jury Commission
that it wanted me to show up May 28
to be a petit juror (as opposed to a
grand juror who – despite the name
– isn’t paid a grand), I felt like I’d won
the lottery. Sure, it’s a lottery that only
pays $5 a day (for each day you’re in
the pool waiting to be selected for a
trial), but unlike scratch-off tickets,
you know you’ll get at least $5!
“We operate under a jury system in
this country, and as much as we com-
plain about it, we have to admit that
we know of no better system, except
possibly flipping a coin.”
– Dave Barry
Now I had some important deci-
sions to make: Should I get my hair
cut? What should I wear? Is a murder
mystery appropriate reading material
while I wait?
I arrive early at the courthouse,
going through a security checkpoint
that makes me think I’ve forgotten
my plane ticket. As I enter the room
where prospective petit jurors gather,
I glance around to check out the com-
petition (even though I know the com-
puter will be randomly selecting 30
people to be interviewed through the
voir dire process). I realize I needn’t
have worried about fashion: the other
contestants – er, members of the jury
pool – are wearing everything from
leather jackets to Dockers to shorts to
Cubs apparel. It occurs to me that any
lawyer who thinks he/she is part of a
losing side may want the empathetic
Cubs fan on the jury.
At 9:15 a.m. after all of us have
checked in, we go through orientation
in which we’re told that the Jury Com-
mission office appreciates the sacrific-
es needed for us all to be there. We’re
told that if we don’t get selected that
day, it’s likely the only day we’ll serve.
“We want to end your term of service
as soon as we possibly can.” I interpret
that statement as synonymous with
“We’re already sick and tired of seeing
your ugly mugs.”
We also hear about evacuation
procedures for each half of the room
in case of some dire emergency not
involving Mother Nature. And we find
out that if we need to use a bathroom,
we must use the two single-occupant
restrooms in our waiting area. To
avoid mistrials, they don’t want us
accidentally hearing or talking with
non-jurors.
“A jury consists of 12 persons chosen
to decide who has the better lawyer.” –
Robert Frost
We get a briefing from a guard who
tells us, “Keep your illegal drugs at
home.” It occurs to me that this sug-
gestion might have been more help-
ful 24 hours earlier for any affected
members of the jury pool.
We’re also briefed by a judge who
says we’re invited to take notes if we
do get selected for a trial. Since we
wouldn’t have transcripts available in
the jury room, our notes will help us
when we deliberately deliberate.
At about 10:15, we’re notified a
courtroom needs a jury and 30 names
have been randomly picked. I wait
with bated breath, thinking, if I had
baited breath, I’d be attracting fish and
grossing out everyone else. As it turns
out, no mouthwash is needed – my
name isn’t read.
At 2 p.m., a short while after re-
turning from a lunch break, the rest
of us in the pool is told to get out of
the deep end. No, we’re told the only
two additional courtrooms for which
a jury might be needed have either
settled or the case continued to a
future date. We’re free to depart for
the day and – as I find out when I call
a special recording at 5:30 p.m. – there
are no more jury cases that week, so
our service as petit jurors has ended.
�e only jury box I’d seen was the one
holding a jigsaw puzzle for bored pool
members.
A final thoughtBe careful what you wish for. Some-
times the item on your bucket list may
turn out to be just a bucket.
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Paul Lockwood is the vice president of the Woodstock Public Library Board of Trustees, a frequent community theater actor, an ac-tive member of Grace Lutheran Church, 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.
A Musing
PaulLockwood
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BVGC LEARNS LAWNS
The Bull Valley Garden Club recently met in the home of Nancy Jung to discuss an an-nual plant sale that funds scholarships for horticulture students. Landscape designer Shirlee Ambroziak demonstrated how to design lawn borders. Pictured, from left, are: Ambroziak, Jung, Lynn Pensinger and Bev Ganschow. COURTESY PHOTO
INDE FOCUS
WOODSTOCK GARDEN CLUB HOSTS MEETING
RINGS HOSTS POOL PARTY
RINGS, a high school youth group of area churches, recently met for games and a pool party. Pictured, from left, front row, are: Amanda Homeier, Lexie Haley, Justine Ellis and Kaitlyn Lowrey. Middle: Sarah Schenk, Rachel Knaack, Emily Cook, Sierra Trojan and Jessie Duncan. Back row: Sophie Rogers, Megan Hildreth, Manda Lan-drey, Chase Woods, Aimee Podgorski, Mikie Borst, Sabina Schmid, Chris Williams and Jacob Renz. COURTESY PHOTO
AUTO LITE PAYROLL DEPT. HOSTS GET-TOGETHER
Former employees of Woodstock Auto Lite’s payroll department attended a luncheon at 3 Brothers Restaurant in Woodstock. Pictured, from the left, are: Pat Kolls Cer-vantes, Lois Goins, Susan Olsen Low, Diane Thurow, Dolores Sunderlage and Betty Schmitt Wagner. COURTESY PHOTO
GARDEN CLUB COMPLETES COMMUNITY PROJECT
The Kishwaukee Valley Garden Club, Woodstock, recently completed a community project which consisted of creating flower pots for Walden Oaks Apartments. Pic-tured, from left, are: Pat Cervantes, Adriana Pichardo, Samantha Myerson and Helen Bell. COURTESY PHOTO
Members of the Woodstock Gar-den Club held a June meeting at the Fountains of Crystal Lake. Mike Gamache, execu-tive director at the Fountains, present-ed a program on bluebirds and the facility’s bluebird nesting box proj-ect. Pictured, from left, are: Gamache and club members Vicky Harrington and Brenda Dahl-fors. COURTESY PHOTO
15June 26-July 2, 2013THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTCOMMUNITY
FLASHBACKS
25 years ago A fire at 1004 Lamb Road destroyed
the home of Gary Spice and his family. Greenwood Elementary School stu-
dents received a letter from first lady Nan-cy Reagan.
Irvin and Joy Aavang celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.
Woodstock High School graduates and former Blue Streak wrestlers Ray Phil-lips and Joe Rizzo qualified for the Prairie State Games in Champaign-Urbana.
20 years ago Woodstock residents raised more
than $3,500 to help pay the medical ex-penses of 4-year-old Jenny Hapeman, who was battling leukemia.
The Woodstock Independent chroni-cled Army veteran Art Schuld, who served in Korea and Germany.
The city of Woodstock and its resi-dents prepared for the annual Dick Tracy Days.
The Woodstock Backers Club was collecting change to support the WHS athletic program with help from Claussen Pickle Company, which donated jars for the endeavor.
15 years ago The Independent chronicled former
WHS teacher Barbara Oughton, who re-tired after 28 years.
Electric Warehouse, an electrical supplies distribution warehouse, opened on McConnell Road.
The Wonder Lake Car Club hosted its sixth annual car show and swap meet.
The Woodstock Lions Club defeated Redden Construction 11-1 in Senior Base-ball League action behind three hits from Jeff Lohmeier.
10 years ago Eagle Country Markets announced it
would seek to sell 50 of its 59 stores. The Woodstock location would remain open while a buyer was sought.
The Independent chronicled Barbara Levandowki, Woodstock District 200 di-rector of education services and special projects, who retired after 16 years.
Bison Trading Post, specializing in Western wear, opened on Main Street.
WHS graduate Grant Fredricksen signed his letter of intent to attend Augus-tana College and play football.
5 years ago Cuppy’s Coffee, Smoothies & More
opened in front of Kmart. D-200 received $5.9 million in grant
funding in 2007-08 as compared to $5.3 million in 2006-07.
Walter Farris won the 10K at the 31st annual Woodstock Challenge.
Woodstock Mixed Martial Arts took first place at the North American Grap-pling Tournament at Evanston Township High School.
1 year ago The WHS music program placed
fourth in the IHSA state combined music competition.
General Store and Coffeehouse opened on the site of the former Green-wood General Store.
The Independent chronicled Wood-stock resident Rachel Trenkler who planned to travel to Thailand in a mission program for Bethany College of Missions, Minneapolis.
WHS tennis coach Pablo Pomares returned to Spain after coaching the boys and girls team for three years.
RELIGION NOTES
CHRIST LIFE
Worship: 10:30 a.m. SundayPrograms/education/events:
EDEN BAPTIST
Worship: 3 p.m. Sunday (Spanish)
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST
Worship: 10:30 a.m. SundayPrograms/education/events:
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
Worship: 9 a.m. Sunday
FIRST UNITED METHODIST
Worship: 9 and 10:30 a.m. SundayPrograms/education/events:
FREE METHODIST
Worship: 10:30 a.m. SundayPrograms/education/events:
GRACE LUTHERAN1300 Kishwaukee Valley Road 815-338-0554 Worship: 5 p.m. Saturday; 8:30 a.m. (traditional), 10 a.m. (contemporary) Sunday
HERITAGE BAPTIST CHURCH4609 Greenwood Road
Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday
MCHENRY COUNTY JEWISH CONGREGATION8617 Ridgefield Road, Crystal Lake815-455-1810Programs/education/events:
Saturday
REDEEMER LUTHERAN
Worship: 8 and 10 a.m. SundayPrograms/education/events:
RESURRECTION CATHOLIC
7330Worship: 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday; 5 p.m. Saturday; 8 a.m. weekdays
ST. ANN’S EPISCOPAL
Worship: 8:30 and 10 a.m. Sunday
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN
Worship: 6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. SundayPrograms/education/events:
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
Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday
THE VINE
Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday
UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER
Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday Programs/events:
WOODSTOCK ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Worship: 9 a.m. Sunday prayer service, 10 a.m. worship service
WOODSTOCK BIBLE
Worship: 9:30 a.m. SundayPrograms/education/events:
p.m. Sunday
16 THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTJune 26-July 2, 2013 COMMUNITY
June 26to July 24
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.815-338-3590The monthly free group meetings will be ongoing and no reservations are needed.
STAGE LEFTOVERSStage Left Café125 Van Buren St.7:30 p.m.815-334-3555See The Entertainer, page 9.
27 | THURSDAY
SUMMER BIKE NIGHTWoodstock Harley-Davidson2050 S. Eastwood Drive5 to 9 p.m.woodstockharley-dav.comBike Nights will feature live music, food and drinks, and a chance to socialize and swap stories from the road.
28 | FRIDAY
OPEN MIC NIGHTStage Left Café125 Van Buren St.7 p.m.815-338-5164$3 donationoffsquaremusic.orgSee The Entertainer, page 9.
MOVIES IN THE PARKWoodstock Water WorksEmricson ParkFree8:30 p.m., darkness permittingSee The Entertainer, page 9.
29 | SATURDAY
SCHOOL GARDEN VOLUNTEER DAYWoodstock North High School3000 Raffel Road9 a.m. to noon815-334-5700Volunteers will meet at the back of the school where gardening tools will be provided. Helpers are asked to bring a drink and snack and donations are appreciated.
PICKLE PALOOZAWoodstock Harley-Davidson2050 South Eastwood Drive11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.$10 at the gate, $7 in advancewoodstockpicklepalooza.comSee The Entertainer, page 9.
BRYAN BOWERS CONCERTUnity Spiritual Center225 Calhoun St.8 p.m.815-338-5164$12 donationoffsquaremusic.orgSee The Entertainer, page 9.
1 | MONDAY
ROCKETEERS MEETINGWoodstock Challenger Learning Center222 E. Church St.7:30 to 9 p.m. The Fox Valley Rocketeers model
rocket club will hold its July meeting.
3 | WEDNESDAY
CITY BAND FOURTH OF JULY CONCERTWoodstock Square7:30 p.m. See The Entertainer, Page 9.
4 | THURSDAY
WONDER LAKE FOURTH OF JULY EVENTSWonder Lake 10 a.m. The village of Wonder Lake will hold its annual Fourth of July cel-ebration featuring a parade, water ski show, fireworks and more. Fire-works begin at dusk.
WOODSTOCK FIREWORKSEmricson ParkDuskParking: $5Donations are accepted at the gate for Woodstock’s annual fireworks show.
5 | FRIDAY
JAZZ JAMStage Left Café125 Van Buren St.7 p.m.815-338-4212$5 donationjazzonthesquare.comSee The Entertainer, page 9.
6 | SATURDAY
RUN FOR HOPE 5KGrace Lutheran Church1300 Kishwaukee Valley Road8 a.m.raceagainsttheodds.comThe race run in the memory of Hope Fuller will benefit The Cure Starts Now, an organization that funds can-cer research.
HABITAT RESTORATIONHarrison Benwell7055 McCullom Lake Road9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.815-575-1684Individuals, students, small groups and families with children older than 6 can participate in restoring native habitat at the conservation area.
HONEYCRAFT INDIE CRAFT MARKETMixin Mingle124 Cass St.10 a.m. to 4 p.m.honeycraftmarket.comHoneycraft is a monthly Indie craft market where artists, makers and crafters showcase one-of-a-kind hand-made wares.
FIRST SATURDAY MUSICUnity Spiritual Center of Woodstock225 W. Calhoun St.7 p.m.$3 donation815-337-3534unitywoodstock.orgSee The Entertainer, page 9.
7 | SUNDAY
HELPING PAWS NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
Helping Paws Shelter2500 Harding Lane1 p.m.815-338-4400helpingpaws.netHelping Paws will welcome new vol-unteers and offer a monthly orienta-tion.
9 | TUESDAY
ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA FAMILY SUPPORT GROUPValley Hi Nursing & Rehabilitation2406 Hartland Road6 p.m.815-334-2817Caregiving tips and strategies will be discussed.
10 | WEDNESDAY
DAYTIME BOOK CLUBRead Between The Lynes129 Van Buren St.12:30 p.m.815-206-5967The group will discuss “Life After Life” by Jill McCorkle.
STAGE LEFTOVERSStage Left Café125 Van Buren St.7:30 p.m.815-334-3555See The Entertainer, page 9.
12 | FRIDAY
OPEN MIC NIGHTStage Left Café125 Van Buren St.7 p.m.815-338-5164$3 donationoffsquaremusic.orgSee The Entertainer, page 9.
WOODSTOCK STADIUM MOTOCROSS SERIESMcHenry County Fairgrounds11900 Country Club RoadGates open at 3 p.m., races start at 6 p.m.815-337-3511$10 spectator admissionVarious classes and levels of rac-ers will compete on a full motocross course at the fairgrounds.This race is the second in a series of six races held in Woodstock.
13 | SATURDAY
HABITAT RESTORATIONDufield PondCountry Club Road10 a.m. to 1 [email protected], students, small groups and families with children older than 6 can participate in restoring native habitat at the conservation area.
HIGH PERFORMANCE DANCE THEATREWoodstock Opera House121 Van Buren St.7 p.m.$23815-338-5300See The Entertainer, page 9.
15 | MONDAY
EVENING BOOK CLUBRead Between the Lynes
129 Van Buren St.7 p.m.815-206-5967The group will discuss “The Light Be-tween the Oceans” by M.L. Stead-man.
VILLAGE OF BULL VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION The Stickney House1904 Cherry Valley Road7 p.m.
16 | TUESDAY
HELPING PAWS NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATIONHelping Paws Shelter2500 Harding Lane7 p.m.815-338-4400helpingpaws.netSee July 7.
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGWoodstock City Hall121 W. Calhoun St.7 p.m.
DISTRICT 200 BOARD OF EDUCATIONClay Professional Development Center112 Grove St.7 p.m.woodstockschools.orgThe meeting will be on the second floor. Use the parking lot behind Clay Academy and enter via door 5.
18 | THURSDAY
WOODSTOCK SENIOR CLUBSDorr Township1039 Lake Ave.11 a.m. to 1 p.m.A fee will be charged for lunch, $2 donation for bingo815-344-3555The activities will include a coffee klatch, trivia and bingo. Registration is required.
20 | SATURDAY
GAVERS BARNDANCEEmricson Park5:30 p.m. Tickets: $50gavers.orgThis annual fundraiser for the Gavers Community Cancer Foundation will feature a buffet dinner and three live bands.
24 | WEDNESDAY
STAGE LEFTOVERSStage Left Café125 Van Buren St.7:30 p.m.815-334-3555See The Entertainer, page 9.
VILLAGE OF BULL VALLEY BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Stickney House1904 Cherry Valley Road7.p.m.
ONGOING
WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKETTuesdays and SaturdaysWoodstock Square8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Woodstockfarmersmarket.orgVoted No. 1 in Illinois for midsize markets in 2012.
See The Entertainer, page 9.
COFFEE AT THE CAFÉ FOR SENIORSTuesdaysStage Left Café125 Van Buren St.1 to 3 p.m.Senior citizens are invited to drop in for coffee.
DIVORCECARETuesdaysWoodstock Assembly of God1201 Dean St.6:30 to 8:30 p.m.815-338-1316divorcecare.orgThe weekly support group and semi-nar will be conducted by people who understand the pain of separation or divorce.
WEDNESDAYS AT HEARTHSTONEHearthstone Communities840 N. Seminary Ave.9 a.m. to 2 p.m.$5 for lunchhearthstonewoodstock.org815-338-2110Senior citizens are invited to drop in for activities beginning at 9 a.m. with coffee or an exercise class.
WOODSTOCK SUMMER CITY BAND CONCERTWoodstock SquareWednesdays7:30 p.m.See The Entertainer, page 9.City Band Ice Cream SocialsJune 26 – McHenry County Farm BureauJuly 3– Rep. Jack Franks
BINGOWednesdaysWoodstock Moose Lodge406 Clay St.7 to 9:30 pm.815-338-0126Games will include crossfire. Food will be available. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
SOBER MOMS AA MEETINGThursdaysBlue Lotus Temple221 Dean St.10 a.m.847-809-1104Moms with a desire to stop drinking are invited to meet with the group.
LIVE MUSIC AT EXPRESSLY LESLIE’SFridaysWoodstock Square Mall110 S. Johnson St.5:30 to 7:30 p.m.See The Entertainer, page 9.
OPEN GRILL NIGHT FridaysRedeemer Lutheran Church1320 Dean St.6 p.m.815-338-9370rlcw.orgThe church provides the grill, and the community is invited to bring what-ever you want to eat and drink and maybe something to share.
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20 THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTJune 26-July 2, 2013 PUBLIC NOTICES
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21June 26-July 2, 2013THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTPUBLIC NOTICESRODRIGUEZ A/K/A ARALI ACOSTA RODRIGUEZ; THE PONDS OF BULL VALLEY
UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS;
09 CH 454NOTICE 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
OF THE NORTHEAST OF QUARTER OF
THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST
AND AMENDED BY CERTIFICATE OF
The improvement on the property consists of
the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by
Condominium Property Act
Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed
INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
PUBLIC NOTICEIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
ILLINOISPNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION;
CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) NA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS;
NOTICE 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
Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will
OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST
COUNTY OF MCHENRY AND STATE OF
The improvement on the property consists of a
real estate is a unit of a common interest
than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments
Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed
INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
PUBLIC NOTICEIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
ILLINOIS
UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF
OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS;
NOTICE 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
Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will
AS DELINEATED ON A PLAT OF SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL
AS EXHIBIT “B” TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS FOR MCHENRY
WITH A PERCENTAGE OF THE COMMON ELEMENTS APPURTENANT TO SAID UNIT AS SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION AS
PERCENTAGE SHALL AUTOMATICALLY CHANGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMENDED DECLARATION AS SAME
The improvement on the property consists of
the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by
Condominium Property Act
Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed
INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
PUBLIC NOTICEIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
ILLINOIS
NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the
LENDER SALES OF ILLINOIS LLC will on
McHenry County Courthouse located at 2200
THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTH HALF
AND RESTATED BY PLAT RECORDED
the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential
or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the
levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff
which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the
Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a
other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessments and legal fees due under
other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under
PUBLIC NOTICEIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
ILLINOIS
THE HIGHLANDS ON THE PARK TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS;
NOTICE 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
Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will
PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER
AND AS AMENDED BY CERTIFICATE OF
The improvement on the property consists of a
real estate is a unit of a common interest
than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments
Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed
INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
PUBLIC NOTICEASSUMED NAME
Public Notice is hereby given that on JUNE
PUBLIC NOTICEASSUMED NAME
TRANSMISSION AND AUTOMOTIVE located
PUBLIC NOTICEASSUMED NAME
REAL ESTATE NOTICES
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
ILLINOIS
NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the
LENDER SALES OF ILLINOIS LLC will on
McHenry County Courthouse located at 2200
the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential
or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the
levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff
which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the
Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a
other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessments and legal fees due under
other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
ILLINOIS
NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the
LENDER SALES OF ILLINOIS LLC will on
McHenry County Courthouse located at 2200
the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential
or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the
levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff
which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the
Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a
other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessments and legal fees due under
other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
ILLINOIS
DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AS
CHARTERED AGRICULTURAL CREDIT
INDIVIDUAL; UNKNOWN OWNERS; NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; AND UNKNOWN TENANTS AND OCCUPANTS;
NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause
sell at public auction to the highest bidder for
The mortgaged real estate is improved with a
real estate is a unit of a common interest
than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments
INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
ILLINOIS
ENRIQUE BARRANCO; CATALINA
AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS;
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the
Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on
The improvement on the property consists of a
real estate is a unit of a common interest
than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments
Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed
INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
22 THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTJune 26-July 2, 2013 PUBLIC NOTICESILLINOISFIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY;Plaintiff,vs.CHRISTOPHER D. JOHNSON; MEGAN E. JOHNSON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS;Defendants,12 CH 2631NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on April 19, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at the hour of “Time
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 491 Windermere Way, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156.P.I.N. 18-26-101-016.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.
refunds.The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check
For information call Sales Department at
LLC, PO Box 165028, Columbus, Ohio 43216-5028. (614) 220-5611. 12-024537INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
I541600(Published in The Woodstock Independent June 19, 2013, June 26, 2013) L8662
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUITMC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOISHSBC BANK USA, N.A.;Plaintiff,vs.ERNESTO VILLEGAS; BAUDELIA CABRERA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS;Defendants,12 CH 01627PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on November 30, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, July 25, 2013, at the hour of 10:30
Lancaster, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property:P.I.N. 13-05-103-006.Commonly known as 1133 WHEELER STREET, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098.The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.
refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount
Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed
For Information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and
Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1212454.INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
I541583(Published in The Woodstock Independent June 19, 2013, June 26, 2013) L8663
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUITMCHENRY COUNTY - WOODSTOCK, ILLINOISDeutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Long Beach Mortgage Loan Trust 2005-3Plaintiff,Vs.Douglas W. Frerichs; et. al.Defendants,12 CH 3054NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on MARCH 19, 2013 LENDER SALES OF ILLINOIS LLC will on JULY 29, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the front doors of the McHenry County Courthouse located at 2200 N. Seminary, Woodstock, IL 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property:The common address of said real estate is: 2035 Broadway Avenue, Village of Lakewood, IL 60014PIN:18-01-452-007Description of premises: RESIDENTIAL
the close of the auction: The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the
funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is further
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the
which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to
If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor,
If the property is a condominium, the purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessments and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).No refunds.The property will NOT be open for inspection.For information: Sales Clerk, Codilis and
15 W. 030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527Attorney Number 0468002, (630) 794 - 5300, File No: 14-11-00040I542356(Published in The Woodstock Independent June 19, 2013, June 26, 2013) L8664
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUITMCHENRY COUNTY - WOODSTOCK, ILLINOISJPMorgan Chase Bank, National AssociationPlaintiff,Vs.Chad Harrison, et al.Defendants,12 CH 1937NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on APRIL 23, 2013 LENDER SALES OF ILLINOIS LLC will on JULY 29, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the front doors of the McHenry County Courthouse located at 2200 N. Seminary, Woodstock, IL 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property:The common address of said real estate is: 416 St. Johns Road Unit C, Woodstock, IL 60098PIN:08-32-405-015Description of premises: RESIDENTIAL
at the close of the auction: The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed
four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the
which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the
If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor,
If the property is a condominium, the purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessments and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).No refunds.The property will NOT be open for inspection.For information: Sales Clerk, Codilis and
15 W. 030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527Attorney Number 0468002, (630) 794 - 5300, File No: 14-11-25962I542323(Published in The Woodstock Independent June 19, 2013, June 26, 2013) L8665
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUITMC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOISWELLS FARGO BANK NA;Plaintiff,vs.DAWN M. CELLI; EUGENE M. CELLI; HARRISNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FKA HARRIS TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK; COVE II
UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS;Defendants,10 CH 1453PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on March 21, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, July 25, 2013, at the hour of 10:30
Lancaster, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property:P.I.N. 18-36-403-005.Commonly known as 970 ESTANCIA LANE, ALGONQUIN, IL 60102.The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.
refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount
Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed
For Information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and
Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1120094.INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
I541531(Published in The Woodstock Independent June 19, 2013, June 26, 2013) L8666
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUITMC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOISWELLS FARGO BANK NA;Plaintiff,vs.ROBERT ZIMA; KARIN ZIMA; THE CAMBRIA AT CARY CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS;Defendants,12 CH 1703NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on April 22, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, July 25, 2013, at the hour of 10:30
Lancaster, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:Commonly known as 1307 New Haven Drive, Cary, IL 60013.P.I.N. 19-11-303-003.The improvement on the property consists of a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act
refunds.The property will NOT be open for inspection.For information call Mr. Anthony Porto at
Lindberg LLC, 1807 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (866) 402-8661. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F12060406I541592(Published in The Woodstock Independent June 19, 2013, June 26, 2013) L8667
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUITMC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOISILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYPlaintiff,vs.ADAM C. ROWLAND AKA ADAM ROWLAND; DANA M. ROWLAND; WEST SHORE BEACH PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A., S/I/I TO AMCORE BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS;Defendants,12 CH 1194PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on April 18, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, July 25, 2013, at the hour of 10:30
Lancaster, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property:P.I.N. 09-21-406-009, 09-21-406-010, 09-21-406-011.Commonly known as 5403 HILLSIDE DRIVE, MCHENRY, IL 60050.The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.
refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount
Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed
For Information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and
Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1209668.INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
I541573(Published in The Woodstock Independent June 19, 2013, June 26, 2013) L8668
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUITMC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOISJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION;Plaintiff,vs.ERIC NICKETT AKA ERIC J. NICKETT; MICHELLE NICKETT AKA MICHELLE M. NICKETT; THE SPRING LAKE FARM SOUTH CELEBRITY SERIES SINGLE FAMILY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS;Defendants,12 CH 3049PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on March 21, 2013,
Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, July 25, 2013, at the hour of 10:30
Lancaster, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property:P.I.N. 18-26-353-009.Commonly known as 360 STEEPLECHASE WAY, LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL 60156.The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.
refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount
Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed
For Information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and
Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1224871.INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
I541613(Published in The Woodstock Independent June 19, 2013, June 26, 2013) L8669
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUITMC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOISWELLS FARGO BANK NA;Plaintiff,vs.RAFAEL MORALES; LISA MORALES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS;Defendants,11 CH 2307NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on April 22, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, July 25, 2013, at the hour of 10:30
Lancaster, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate:Commonly known as 2011 Brittany Bend, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156.P.I.N. 18-23-328-003-0000.The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.
refunds.The property will NOT be open for inspection.For information call Mr. Anthony Porto at
Lindberg LLC, 1807 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (866) 402-8661. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F11080563.I541556(Published in The Woodstock Independent June 19, 2013, June 26, 2013) L8670
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUITMC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOISJPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONPlaintiff,vs.DANIEL LANG A/K/A DANIEL A. LANG; JESSICA LANG A/K/A JESSICA ANN LANG A/K/A JESSICA A. MISSAVAGE A/K/A JESSICA A. LANG; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants,12 CH 2964PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on April 18, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, July 25, 2013, at the hour of 10:30
Lancaster, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property:P.I.N. 08-32-181-009.Commonly known as 137 TERRY COURT, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098.The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.
refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount
Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed
For Information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and
Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1224152.INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
I541605(Published in The Woodstock Independent June 19, 2013, June 26, 2013) L8671
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUITMCHENRY COUNTY - WOODSTOCK, ILLINOISWells Fargo Bank, NA
Plaintiff,Vs.Natalie T. Nuzzo a/k/a Natalie T. Viohl; et. al.Defendants,12 CH 2689NOTICE OF SALEPUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on APRIL 23, 2013 LENDER SALES OF ILLINOIS LLC will on JULY 29, 2013, at the hour of 10:30 A.M., or soon thereafter, at the front doors of the McHenry County Courthouse located at 2200 N. Seminary, Woodstock, IL 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property:The common address of said real estate is: 2905 Talaga Drive, Algonquin, IL 60102PIN:19-30-402-028 (19-30-401-009 underlying)Description of premises: RESIDENTIAL
at the close of the auction: The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed
four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is further subject to
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the
which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the
If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the
attorney.”If the property is a condominium, the purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessments and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).No refunds.The property will NOT be open for inspection.For information: Sales Clerk, Codilis and
15 W. 030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527Attorney Number 0468002, (630) 794 - 5300, File No: 14-12-31104I542368(Published in The Woodstock Independent June 26, 2013) L8675
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUITMC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOISBANK OF AMERICA, N.A.Plaintiff,vs.JUAN F. MARTINEZ-AYALA; ACOSTA RODRIGUEZ A/K/A ARALI ACOSTA RODRIGUEZ; THE PONDS OF BULL VALLEY
UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS;Defendants,09 CH 454NOTICE 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 , Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, August 1,
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. 13-10-454-024.Commonly known as 2137 Greenview Drive, Woodstock, IL 60098.The improvement on the property consists of a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act
refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount
Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed
For Information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and
Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0902744.INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
I543723(Published in The Woodstock Independent June 26, 2013) L8676
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUITMC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOISPNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION;Plaintiff,vs.TIMOTHY S. REUTER; JANET A. REUTER; CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) NA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS;Defendants,10 CH 02624NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAWPUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant
23June 26-July 2, 2013THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTPUBLIC NOTICESto a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on April 26, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, August 1, 2013, at the hour of
Lancaster, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property:P.I.N. 12-25-300-008.Commonly known as 15000 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.
refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount
Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed
For Information: Visit our website at http://
Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1026971.INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
I543729(Published in The Woodstock Independent June 26, 2013) L8677
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUITMC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS
Plaintiff,
vs.DONNA J. PATNAUDE; THE TREES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.;
DONNA J PATNAUDE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS;Defendants,11 CH 490NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO
to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on May 18, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, August 1, 2013, at the hour of
Lancaster, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property:P.I.N. 08-32-406-069.Commonly known as 583 SILVER CREEK ROAD, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098.The improvement on the property consists of a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act
refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount
Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed
For Information: Visit our website at http://
Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1103263.INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUITMCHENRY COUNTY - WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS
Plaintiff,Vs.Jennifer L. Rink; et. al.Defendants,12 CH 3095NOTICE OF SALE
to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on MARCH 26, 2013 LENDER SALES OF ILLINOIS LLC will on
or soon thereafter, at the front doors of the McHenry County Courthouse located at 2200 N. Seminary, Woodstock, IL 60098, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property:The common address of said real estate is: 706
PIN:19-14-452-025Description of premises: RESIDENTIAL
the close of the auction: The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the
funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “as is” condition. The sale is further
Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the
which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the
If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the
attorney.”If the property is a condominium, the purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessments and legal fees due under The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If the property is located in a common interest community, purchasers other than mortgagees will be required to pay any assessment and legal fees due under the Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).No refunds.The property will NOT be open for inspection.For information: Sales Clerk, Codilis and
15 W. 030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100,
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUITMC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS
Plaintiff,vs.
TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN
OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS;Defendants,12 CH 0037NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO
to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on January 11, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, August 1, 2013, at the hour of
Lancaster, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property:P.I.N. 13-07-152-004-0000.Commonly known as 794 DUVALL DRIVE, WOODSTOCK, IL 60098-7011.The improvement on the property consists of a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act.
No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount
Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed
For Information: Visit our website at http://
Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1127399.INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION
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SPORTS
miles and a starter pack of MCCD site
maps. Members receive rewards for
reaching specific milestones – a T-shirt
for 100 miles; embroidered patch for
250 miles; and a pewter pin for 500
miles. �e name of a club member who
reaches the 1,000-mile mark will be
engraved on the MCCD Century Hikers
plaque on display at the Prairieview
Education Center, Crystal Lake. For
information about the Century Club,
call 815-479-5779.
I will use RunKeeper on my Android
phone to track my progress and will
publish a column once a month to up-
date you on my progress. I start July 1.
My hope is I can inspire some of you
to challenge yourself. If you decide to
challenge yourself in someway, please
let me know as I would like to share
your stories in my column. Please
email me at jay@thewoodstockinde-
pendent.com with your challenge.
On page 27 of the June 6 issue of The Woodstock Independent, the wrong sport was identified for Woodstock High School students Kirsten Schreiner and Clara Sullivan. Both play soccer. The Independent regrets the error.
CORRECTION
Jay Schulz is sports editor for The Wood-stock Independent.
WOODSTOCK ELITE (16U) BASEBALL
June 24: Woodstock 9, Elgin 8For Woodstock, Drake Creighton pitched 4 innings of 1-run ball, strik-ing out 6. Jordan McAleese scored the game-winning run in the 7th inning.
June 24: Woodstock 5, Hanover Park 2For Woodstock, Chanc McEstes pitched 4 innings of 2-run ball, striking out 4. Joey Herff pitched 4 innings and gave up no runs. Jacob Goldberg tripled in the 8th inning and scored on Jordan McAleese’s suicide bunt after having tripled.
SCOREBOARD
By JAY SCHULZThe Independent
Woodstock’s Dan Kremske placed 21st
in the USA Half Marathon Champion-
ships June 22 in Duluth, Minn. Kremske,
a graduate of Woodstock High School,
ran a personal best time of 1 hour, 4
minutes, 2 seconds, cutting more than
two minutes off his previous best time
of 1:06.16.
Kremske said the competition really
helped him challenge himself.
“As a group, the runners went hard
from the gun,” Kremske said. “Seeing
guys in front of me helped me stay fo-
cused and push the pace to see how I
would respond.”
It was the first time Kremske raced
against competition from across the
country. He said he was very impressed
with the overall experience.
“It was awesome,” Kremske said. “�e
supporting [staff] was more than help-
ful, especially for the elite runners. It
was a very good experience.”
Kremske will run in the Meld July 4
Classic Alan Hutchcroft Memorial 8K
Run and the Sunset Half Marathon Sat-
urday, July 20, in Hoffman Estates.
Woodstock’s Kremske takes 21st at USA Half Marathon
5K Continued from Page 24
tition.
“I started going to my siblings’
track meets,” said Beattie. “I realized I
do miss being competitive and racing
and being part of a team.”
Beattie said she was happy to see
her sister, Maura, win the 2013 IHSA
Class 2A 3,200-meter championship
in May.
“It was exciting to watch,” Beattie
said. “She didn’t do anything special
but stay confident and run her own
race. �at’s how big races are won. It
was nice to see her so happy.”
After obtaining a release from Iowa,
Beattie set her sights on Arizona.
“�e reassuring part with the coach
[Jim Li] here was that he was very ad-
amant about getting me back to whole
health,” said Beattie. “I was worried
when I approached coaches because
I hadn’t performed as well as I had in
high school. ... But he didn’t seem to
have too much concern about getting
back to that level or above that level
of running.”
She appreciates her family’s sup-
port in guiding her to her new focus,
especially her older sister, Elise.
Elise Beattie, who is heading into
her senior year running for the Uni-
versity of New Hampshire, pointed
out that balancing athletics and aca-
demics takes support from a program
to both survive and thrive. She readily
admits her chosen field of nursing can
be a coach’s worst nightmare.
�is past year she had an eight-hour
clinical on the day of the America East
Conference Championship Track Meet
in February. She finished her clinical,
caught a ride to the meet and, despite
arriving just an hour before start time,
finished second in her event.
“�at day I really got to be a stu-
dent-athlete,” said Elise Beattie. “In
my toughest year of college, I had my
best year of running ever.”
What may be Kayla’s toughest year
ahead, may also be her best year as well.
Heading to campus early this summer
has afforded her the opportunity to get
familiar with her way around campus
and meet some new teammates.
“Everything is going well,” said Kayla
Beattie, expecting to be back to peak
mileage in August. “I think it will be a
better fit for me.”
Beattie Continued from Page 24
24 THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENTJune 26-July 2, 2013
A 5K a day So I woke up the other day and real-
ized that I am old. At the age of 47, I am
finally feeling it. I don’t move as fast as
I used to. I need to stretch out more. I
nap a lot at night before going to bed. I
am slowly turning into my father.
My weight has slowly crept up from
the about 150 pounds when I gradu-
ated from college in
1989 to about 190.
Of course, it doesn’t
help that I work a
job that requires
me to sit and type
much of the time.
Over the last 1 1/2
years, my wife has
become a work-
out-aholic. She
has lost about 30
pounds and looks
great. She does ex-
treme training with
things like kettle
bells and exercises like lunges. I have
always considered myself the athlete
of the family, and I tried the workouts
with her last summer. After a couple
of workouts, I felt it was important for
me to be able to do things like walk up
stairs, so I stopped.
Recently, she has started competing
in 5K challenges, and there are sev-
eral in the area. I have committed to
competing with her, so we have been
training together. She runs at a slow
steady pace of about 13 ½ minutes per
mile. In my younger years, before I
had a sports hernia, I could run a mile
in about nine minutes. Now, to avoid
further complications, I have slowed it
down and walk/run at about the same
pace as she does.
I have been thinking recently of what
I could do to get back into shape. I want
to get my weight back down to about
170. I have decided to give myself a 5K-
a-day challenge. Over the next year, I
will walk or run 1,140 miles, an average
of 3.1 miles per day or about 95 miles a
month. �is will be above and beyond
my normal walking during the day. I
will set aside 45 to 60 minutes each day
for this task. Obviously, if I miss a day
here or there, I will need to make it up
somewhere else.
I also will enter 5K challenges when-
ever possible. My first official race for
this challenge will be the Run for Hope
July 6 at Emricson Park.
When I told my wife my plans, she
gave me a strange look and chuckled
– her confidence in me completing
this quest obviously was not evident.
I believe, however, that setting a goal
and chronicling my progress is the way
I will make this happen.
�e average person’s stride is 2 1/2
feet. �at means it takes just over 2,000
strides to walk one mile, so I will be
taking more than 2.2 million strides in
my journey.
Part of my challenge will include
walking paths at our McHenry County
Conservation District locations. �e
Conservation District has more than
115 miles of trails scattered throughout
33 sites. I plan to walk every single mile
and chronicle my walk with pictures
and regular updates to a Facebook
page I will create.
MCCD has a hiking program called
the Century Hiker’s Club that I will join.
For a one-time membership fee of $10,
a person receives a logbook to track
Sports» COLUMN
Jay Talking
Jay Schulz
Please see 5K, Page 23
By JAY SCHULZThe Independent
Entering its 54th year, the
Wonder Lake Water Ski Show
Team is looking for a rescue.
�e theme for the team’s
show this summer is “Ski
Show Rescue,” based loosely
on the Spike TV show “Bar
Rescue” where the host helps
a struggling bar owner save
his business. WLWSST an-
nouncers Adam Treasure and
Charlie Nuck use that con-
cept to lead the crowd and the
team as it tries to get back to
its winning ways.
“We haven’t won nationals
since 2010 and we are try-
ing to revamp our show and
our identity to bring back a
national championship to
Wonder Lake,” said WLWSST
member Jarret Graff. “We
want to bring it back to the
caliber it should be. We want
to up the game.”
According to Graff, the
team has 65 to 70 skiers and
about 120 total members.
“We’re all Wonder Lakers,”
Graff said. “We have a big
team who are Wonder Lake
residents or relatives of Won-
der Lake residents or have
close ties with Wonder Lake
one way or another.”
WLWSST has been compet-
ing since the early 1990s and
has won
the Wa-
ter Show
Ski Di-
vision 1
National
Champi-
onships
f o u r
t i m e s
– 1996,
2 0 0 1 ,
2 0 0 2
and 2010. WLWSST has
placed in the top five every
year since 1996.
�is year the team fin-
ished third in the Mercury
Invitational June 22 and 23 in
Janesville, Wis., and will com-
pete in the Central Regional
Tournament in Lake City, Ind.,
Saturday and Sunday, July 13
and 14; the Wisconsin State
Tournament Friday and Sat-
urday, July 19 and 20, in Wis-
consin Rapids, Wis.; and the
Water Show Ski Division 1 Na-
tional Championships Friday
and Saturday, Aug. 10 and 11,
in Rockford.
“ I t ’s
b e e n
a slow
s t a r t
to the
s e a -
s o n , ”
G r a f f
s a i d .
“ P e o -
p l e
h a v e
stuff to
do and we have a lot of col-
lege kids. It’s taken them a
little longer to get back. �is
was really the first week of us
putting our show into action.
We’re looking to have a great
summer this year now that we
have everyone back.”
WLWSST will perform at
7 p.m. Fridays, June 28, July
12 and 26, Aug. 2 and 16. WL-
WSST also will perform at
4:30 p.m., �ursday, July 4,
and 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1.
Shows are free and are at Cen-
tral Beach, Hancock and East-
wood drives, Wonder Lake.
“It’s free family entertain-
ment right at Center Beach,”
Graff said. “Bring your blanket
or your lawn chair and come
out and watch us.”
Graff said the show at Won-
der Lake gives the team an
opportunity to practice in
front of a crowd and, most
importantly, give back to the
community that supports it.
“We get to put together
a show for the community
that supports us,” Graff said.
“A lot of our funding comes
through local sponsorships,
from passing the hat at shows,
things like that. At the end of
the day, we’re a community
organization.”
For information about WL-
WSST, visit www.wonder-
lakeskiteam.org.
Ski team starts competitive seasonMembers of the Wonder Lake Water Ski Show Team form a pyramid during a competition June 22 at the Mercury Invitational in Janesville, Wis. The team finished third at the competition. COURTESY PHOTO
“We haven’t won nation-als since 2010, and we are trying to revamp our show and our identity to bring back a national champi-onship to Wonder Lake.”
— Jarret Graff, ski team member
After considering quitting collegiate running due to health concerns, WHS grad Kayla Beattie transfers to Arizona to compete for the Wildcats
By MEGAN IVERSThe Independent
�e river trail in Tucson, Ariz. is,
really only a river trail a short time
each year when it floods during the
rainy season. �e rest of the time, the
trail sends hikers and bikers past long
stretches of bone-dry desert. Most
pay little attention to their surround-
ings, but former Woodstock runner
Kayla Beattie is paying attention and
is curious to see how the empty river
bed will flood when rain comes.
Beattie, a 2011 Woodstock High
School graduate and six-time IHSA
state champion, has spent a lot of her
time lately getting acquainted with
the trail since transferring to the Uni-
versity of Arizona late this spring. Be-
fore she headed to the Southwest, she
took a semester off both academically
and athletically from the University of
Iowa.
“I got sick at school, and the No. 1
thing was to return home and regain
my health,” said Beattie. “Running just
didn’t fit in the equation.
“I kept trying to make it work [being
at Iowa], and it just wasn’t working.”
At one point during her recupera-
tion, Beattie wasn’t sure if she wanted
to keep running collegiately. Weighing
her options, she explored the handful
of schools around the country that of-
fer her desired physiology program as
a major. Otherwise, she stayed close
to home. It was being at home that re-
minded her of her hunger for compe-
Beattie’s career takes a change in course
Please see Beattie, Page 23