INDEPENDENTTheWoodstock April 13-19, 2016

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OBITUARIES 5OPINION 6SCHOOLS 8A & E 10MARKETPLACE 12COMMUNITY 13

CALENDAR 18CLASSIFIED 20PUBLIC NOTICES 22PUZZLES 24SPORTS 25

NEWS

Centegra and Northwestern

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NEWSPolice seek leads in a sports donation scam

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A & EThe author of “Edith Head’s Hollywood” will speak at the Opera House April 21

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OBITUARIESDebbra J. Spitzbart, WoodstockRichard A. Hansen, New Braunfels, TexasBarbara Iverson, HuntleyKathy M. Stevens-Blasi, Woodstock

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END QUOTE“Combine crime and beer ... people love that stuff.”

- KURT BEGALKA, PAGE 13

INDEX

Bull Valley cuts police chief positionBy Katelyn Stanek

THE INDEPENDENT

�e Bull Valley Police Department

no longer has a chief after the village’s Board of Trustees voted to eliminate the position April 5, citing financial concerns.

Former Bull Valley Police Chief James Page was released from the department the next day.

TAKE ME OUT

INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY WHITNEY RUPP

Janet Jablonski and her son, Mark Jablonski, 7, both of Woodstock, eat a ballpark-themed lunch at St. Mary Catholic School April 8. The school celebrated the opening of the baseball season with team uni-forms, baseball trivia and more.

» VILLAGE BOARD

New market will move into former Wisted’s

By Stephanie PriceTHE INDEPENDENT

Former Northwood Middle School Principal Jerome R. “Jake” Wakitsch pleaded guilty March 31 to forg-ery charges and stealing more than $26,000 from the school’s PTO fund and Fox Valley Junior High School Conference.

Wakitsch, 42, of the 800 block of Robert Drive, W o o d s t o c k , appeared in McHenry County Court before Judge Sharon Prather

Please see Chief, Page 2

Please see Principal, Page 3

Village cites cost concerns, LITH man says he will move forward with lawsuits

Former NMS principal pleads guilty to theft

By Katelyn StanekTHE INDEPENDENT

A new grocery store with a focus on organics and prepared and ethnic

foods will take over the space formerly occupied by Wisted’s, 330 N. Eastwood Drive.

ShopFresh Market has plans to open within the next few months in the same

location the now-shuttered Wisted’s grocery store had operated in for 12 years. �e grocery store, owned by the family that owns Val’s Fresh Market in

Jerome R. “Jake” Wakitsch

Please see Market, Page 4

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“�is is strictly a budget decision,” Village President Emily Berendt said. “We parted on good terms.”

�e village of Bull Valley is facing a lawsuit alleging Page falsely arrested a Lake in the Hills man in November 2015, but Berendt said the board’s deci-sion was not influenced by the case.

�e department will operate with five part-time officers, according to Berendt. She said Village Administrator Richard Vance will supervise them.

Page said he thought he might lose his job because about 10 weeks ago the department’s last full-time officer was let go.

“I’ve got no ill feelings against Bull Valley and they seem to have none against me, so life will go on,” Page said. “… I was told me leaving there was nothing to do with [the lawsuit].”

But Charles Casamento believes his lawsuits likely played a role in the board’s decision. He has filed law-suits against the village and Page and Berendt and said his lawyer is work-ing on a class-action suit on behalf of people he contends were improperly

ticketed by the department. “In my opinion, the village finally

came to the realization to try to cre-ate a mitigating factor by eliminating the position,” Casamento said. “�ey know there’s class-action litigation, they know there’s pending litigation, and they’re trying to mitigate the effects of that.”

�e village issued a press release April 11 that placed part of the blame for a $167,000 reduction in revenues this fiscal year on multiple Freedom of Information Act requests from Casamento.

“�e number of man hours neces-sary to fulfill those requests (primar-ily for personal information from traffic citations) reduced the num-ber of hours our officers could spend on patrol, reducing the number of tickets being written in the village,” the press release, signed by Berendt, stated.

Bull Valley police last year charged Casamento with misdemeanor battery stemming from an incident with Page at Bull Valley Village Hall. �e McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office later dropped the charges after viewing video of the incident.

Casamento contends those charges — which alleged he intentionally struck Page with a swinging door — came in retaliation for his criticism of the police department, which began with his denunciation of the village’s traffic ticketing policies, particularly those targeting contractors whose

vehicles do not display a business name.

Page, in turn, filed a defamation suit against Casamento alleging Casamento’s Facebook page, “Jus-tice From Bull Valley Police Depart-ment,” had harmed Page’s reputation, lied about him and harassed him and his family. �e Facebook page, which has more than 3,000 followers, criti-cizes Page and has accused the village and its police of corruption and ille-gal policing tactics.

“�at didn’t help my emotional sta-tus,” said Page, who is adamant the department acted legally throughout his tenure.

“I have no fear of any of my actions,” he said.

Casamento recently was cleared of a complaint, filed by Berendt with the Illinois Attorney Registration & Dis-ciplinary Commission, that claimed he was misrepresenting himself as a lawyer to people who had been tick-eted in Bull Valley. He said he has no plans to pull back on any of his legal proceedings. His lawsuit against Berendt and the village for malicious

prosecution was filed shortly after the ARDC closed its file on the matter, citing “insufficient evidence to show that Mr. Casamento held himself out as an attorney or actually attempted to handle any legal matters.”

“�ey’re probably sick and tired of me and they think maybe if they find new leadership, this will go away, but the truth is, I’m not going away until everyone who’s been improperly fined and ticketed is properly compensated,” Casamento said.

Page, too, is sticking with his lawsuit against Casamento. In the meantime, he said he’s considering job offers from other police departments, including one in Texas.

Page earned a base salary of $49,441.60 and also received insur-ance benefits and had use of a vil-lage vehicle, according to a statement from the village. �e terms of a pend-ing severance package have not been made public.

�e Board of Trustees voted unan-imously to eliminate the position of police chief. Peter Helms was absent.

“This is strictly a budget decision. We parted on good terms.”

- Village President Emily Berendt

“In my opinion, the village -

tion to try to create a mitigat-ing factor by eliminating the position.”

- Charles Casamento, Lake in the Hills

CHIEF(Continued from page 1)

How They VotedTo cut the position of Bull Valley Chief of Police:YESEmily BerendtMargaret BaileyPeter BruhnEd EllinghausenKurt Kleinschmidt

Bjorn Mattsson

NONone

ABSENTPeter Helms

By Stephanie PriceTHE INDEPENDENT

Centegra Health System and North-western Memorial HealthCare are exploring the possibility of forming an affiliation.

Centegra released a statement April 5 saying the McHenry County-based health provider and Northwestern Memorial HealthCare have signed a non-binding letter of intent to explore an affiliation over the next several months. Representatives from both organizations will begin discussions to define the affiliation, according to the statement.

Any such affiliation or merger would need final approval by the Illi-nois Health Facilities and Services Review Board and the Federal Trade Commission. �e move could offer Centegra patients greater access to health services provided by North-western Memorial HealthCare, the corporate parent for the Northwest-ern Medicine health system, which

includes the renowned Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.

“�is is the right time to join an organization that values the ways we provide advanced medical care in our community,” said Michael Eesley, chief executive officer for Centegra Health System, in the statement. Cen-tegra has hospitals in Woodstock and McHenry and a new 128-bed hospi-tal scheduled to open this summer in Huntley.

“Northwestern Medicine would help us give patients the perfect com-bination of academic medicine and community-based care,” Eesley’s statement continued.

Northwestern Medicine health system’s medical staff of more than 4,000 includes more than 1,000 res-idents and fellows and nearly 1,500 employed physicians who are part of the Northwestern Medical Group or the Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group, according to the com-pany’s website.

Over the past two years,

Northwestern has been expanding and acquiring other health systems in the Chicago area. Currently, it has 70 diagnostic and ambulatory sites across Chicago including six hospi-tals: Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest

Hospital in Lake Forest, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb and Northwestern Medicine Valley West Hospital in Sandwich, according to its website.

In the statement, Northwestern Memorial Chief Executive Officer Dean Harrison said Centegra “shares a similar vision as Northwestern Med-icine with a commitment to providing patients with high-quality, compas-sionate care.

“As a member of Northwestern Medicine, Centegra Health System would be part of an integrated aca-demic health system that is trans-forming the future of health care and becoming one of the nation’s premier destinations for patient care,” Harri-son said.

In addition to its hospitals, Centegra Health System owns Centegra Health Bridge Fitness centers in Crystal Lake and Huntley along with immediate care and physician care buildings.

Centegra, Northwestern in merger talks

INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY STEPHANIE PRICE

Centegra Health System could join with Northwestern Memo-rial HealthCare, both health care providers recently announced.

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Fake city employee grift is targeting businesses: policeBy Katelyn Stanek

THE INDEPENDENT

Woodstock Police are investigat-ing two incidents in which some-one reportedly impersonated a city of Woodstock employee in order to solicit donations for fake charitable sports programs.

In both instances, the scam tar-geted Woodstock restaurants.

�e first reported incident hap-pened Feb. 16, when a man falsely identifying himself as a city employee named Mike �omas asked a local restaurant owner for a donation for an “over-40” softball league. Accord-ing to a statement from the Wood-stock Police Department, the res-taurant owner believed the man’s request to be legitimate and gave him

an undisclosed amount of cash.�e second reported incident

happened March 30, when some-one falsely identifying himself as an employee of the city’s water depart-ment named Tom Ellis told a local restaurant manager that the res-taurant’s owner had approved a donation for a charitable golf team. Police said the restaurant manager gave the man a check, which was canceled once the manager real-ized no such donation had been approved.

Both witnesses gave similar descriptions of a suspect — a white man in his 40s or 50s, standing about 5 feet 10 inches to 6 feet tall.

In the February incident, the sus-pect was described as being in his early 40s, having blond hair, weighing

about 260 pounds and standing 6 feet tall. He was said to have been wear-ing a red hat, white T-shirt, brown sweater and blue jeans. In the March incident, a witness described the sus-pect as being in his late 40s to early 50s with short white hair, standing about 5 feet 10 inches and weighing about 350 pounds. �e witness said he was wearing a white ball cap, blue sweater and blue jeans.

“�ey sound very similar in the description, except for the discrep-ancy in the weight, so we’re not sure

if we’re dealing with one person or two,” Deputy Chief John Lieb said.

People with additional information about the reported incidents or who may know of additional incidents involving this scam, are asked to call the WPD at 815-338-2131.

�e city of Woodstock does not allow its workers to solicit donations as representatives of the city, and city employees carry ID cards which must be displayed upon request while they’re on the job, the statement from the WPD said.

where he entered his guilty plea to forgery, a Class 3 felony, as part of an agreement orchestrated by the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office.

Wakitsch was sentenced to two years probation and ordered to pay $26,614 in restitution to the victims. He also was sentenced to serve 180 days in the McHenry County Jail, which was stayed by the judge, court documents show.

Two additional charges of theft between $500 and $10,000 and another charge of forgery were dropped but incorporated into the main forgery count as part of the deal, said Assistant State’s Attorney John Gibbons.

“While there were two victims, we incorporated them into one and included the rest of the charges into the one main count,” Gibbons said. “Basically, he pleaded guilty to the most serious one. He was convicted of a felony.”

Wakitsch was arrested by Wood-stock Police Sept. 1, 2015, and charged with two counts of theft and one count of forgery, all Class 3 felonies, after a local bank employee alerted Woodstock School Dis-trict 200 officials to discrepancies in accounts associated with North-wood’s Parent-Teacher Organiza-tion and the Fox Valley Junior High School Conference, which oversees athletic competitions between area middle and junior high schools.

Police said the former principal withdrew funds from the accounts. Wakitsch was an authorized user

on the accounts; however, he forged the signature of another authorized user on the PTO account, which required two signatures, police said.

Wakitsch stole the money for “personal gain,” authorities said.

Originally, police suspected Wakitsch had stolen about $9,000 from the PTO and $3,000 from the conference account. However, as school and law enforcement offi-cials dug further into the matter, the numbers climbed significantly. Ulti-mately it was determined the for-mer principal stole $18,658 from the PTO and $7,955 from the confer-ence, Gibbons said.

“As the investigation contin-ued, (school officials) discovered by going through their billing more precise numbers,” Gibbons said.

A term of the plea agreement required Wakitsch to repay the money to the PTO and the con-ference within seven days. Court records show Wakitsch paid a total of $26,614 in restitution.

When Wakitsch learned of the police investigation against him, he submitted his resignation as prin-cipal to Woodstock School District 200 officials in August 2015. Jeremy Schaaf was appointed as interim principal at the school. �e District 200 Board of Education has since appointed Schaaf to the position permanently.

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Fox Lake, will receive a tax incentive from the city of Woodstock under the terms of an agreement approved April 5 by the City Council.

“We’d really like to give the commu-nity a neighborhood grocery store,” co-owner Julie Muell said during the council meeting.

�e incentive deal allows ShopFresh Market to receive all of the city’s por-tion of the sales tax generated by the store for two years. A memo from Eco-nomic Development Director Gar-rett Anderson estimated the store will receive about $100,000 in tax money, and the agreement includes a cap of $200,000.

�e owners have budgeted about $540,000 to reopen the store and another $500,000 in the first year to hire staff, the memo stated. �ey intend to hire back “as many of the for-mer Wisted’s employees as possible,” Anderson wrote.

ShopFresh Market will emphasize fresh produce and meats, catering, spe-cialty foods and healthy options, the store’s representatives wrote in a letter to the City Council. Muell said the store intends to serve Woodstock’s senior citizens by offering home delivery.

“We’re grateful that we’re being wel-comed with open arms,” co-owner Eugene Casciaro said.

�e store likely will open sometime in May, Casciaro said, but he added, “I don’t want to jinx myself.”

�e City Council voted unanimously to approve the incentive agreement.

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No injuries caused by fire that also damaged buildings

By Stephanie PriceTHE INDEPENDENT

A recreational vehicle was destroyed during an overnight fire in the 2200 block of Edgewood Drive in

Woodstock.Woodstock Fire/Rescue District

responded to the blaze at 3:50 a.m. Wednesday, April 6, where the RV was engulfed in fire, according to WFRD Capt. Brendan Parker. �e RV was parked in the driveway between two garage buildings, which were also damaged in the fire, Parker said.

No one was inside the RV when the fire began, and no firefighters were

injured while dousing the blaze. A neighbor reported the fire, Parker said. An estimate of the damage was not determined as of April 6.

It is not known how the fire started, but officials continued to investigate all possibilities, Parker said. �at por-tion of Edgewood Drive is located behind several businesses located along Route 47 and is within the coun-ty’s jurisdiction.

Overnight blaze on Edgewood destroys RVPHOTO: ALEX VUCHA/WFRD

How They VotedTo approve an incentive agreement for ShopFresh Market:YESMaureen LarsonMark SaladinJoe StarzynskiRB Thompson

Mike TurnerDan HartBrian SagerNONone

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OBITUARIESDebbra J. ‘Deb’ Spitzbart

Debbra J. “Deb” Spitzbart, 62, died Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Centegra Hos-pital-Woodstock, surrounded by her lov-ing family.

She was born July 3, 1953, to Martin and Lucille (Berkley) Knuth in Woodstock.

On Sept. 15, 1973, she married David Spitzbart in Crystal Lake.

She was a mem-ber of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Woodstock. She worked for many years as a teacher’s aide, book seller and house manager at the Woodstock Opera House.

She loved the theater and worked in many capacities behind the scenes as well as producer. She served as a board member for Woodstock Musical Theatre Company and was very active with Town Square Players.

She was an avid reader and home decorator. She had the uncanny ability to make friends with everyone she met. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Survivors include her husband; two chil-dren, Brad Spitzbart and Ellen Spitzbart; a newborn grandson, Maxwell; her twin sis-ter, Barb (Arnold) Diedrich; her mother-in-law, Edna Spitzbart; her sister-in-law, Barb (Craig) Zivic; several beloved nieces and nephews; and many dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her par-ents; her father-in-law, Gus Spitzbart; a sis-ter-in-law, Norma Spitzbart; and a nephew,

Jeremy Spitzbart.A memorial gathering and celebration of

life will be held at a later date.Arrangements were by Schneider-

Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock.

Richard A. HansenRichard A. Hansen, 75, New Braunfels,

Texas, formerly of Harvard, died Friday, April 8, 2016, at Centegra Hospital-Wood-stock, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born Jan. 14, 1941, to Lawrence and Hilma (Anderson) Hansen in Harvard.

On Sept. 28, 1963, he married Carol J. Peterson in Woodstock.

He graduated from Alden-Hebron High School in 1959. He worked for Admiral Corp., Harvard, for more than 13 years. He then worked for Motorola in Schaumburg until being relocated in 1978 to the plant in Seguin, Texas, where he worked for more than 23 years.

Later in life, he found his niche working in the golf business. He worked at Starcke Park Golf Course as assistant pro for 15 years and was a PGA member for seven of those years. He served as treasurer for the Gruene Texas Home Owners Association.

He was a loving husband, father, grand-father, brother, uncle and best friend to many, and he will be sorely missed.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Rich Hansen and Rodney Hansen; two grandchildren, Tyler James Hansen and Clay Dakota Hansen; a sister, Virginia (Roger) Bottlemy; a brother, William (Carol Mae) Hansen; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his par-ents; a sister, Ardella Spooner; and a brother, Lawrence Hansen Jr.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock. Visitation will continue at the funeral home from 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, until the 11 a.m. funeral service. Burial will be at McHenry County Memorial Park, Woodstock.

Memorials can be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Hebron, or a charity of the donor’s choosing.

Barbara ‘Barbie’ IversonBarbara “Barbie” Iverson, 59, Huntley,

died Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at Centegra Hospital-Woodstock.

She was born Dec. 4, 1956, the daugh-ter of Donald and Nadine Iverson in Denver, Colo.

She enjoyed gar-dening, cooking and working on the computer. Most of all she found joy being with friends and family and with her dogs. She worked in circula-tion for The Wood-stock Independent

Thrift Shop.Survivors include her partner, Sharon

Sherman, Huntley; a niece, Tami VanWa-zer; a nephew, Rick Sherman; two great-nephews, Jacob VanWazer and Eze-quiel Abadie; and a sister-in-law, Audrey Sherman.

She was preceded in death by her par-ents and a brother, Steve Iverson.

POLICE BLOTTER Lunuta L. Agignoae, 40, 12106 Baker

Terrace, Woodstock, was charged March 25 with three counts of identity theft at mul-tiple gas stations. Agignoae posted $1500 bond. Court date was set for April 12.

Angel M. Rodriguez, 54, 329 Plum Court, Elgin, was charged March 25 with unlawful possession of drug parapher-nalia at Willow Brooke apartment com-plex. Rodriguez was turned over to the

was set at $1,500. Court date was set for April 6.

Nathaniel L. Rigg, 29, 215 N. Tryon St., Woodstock, was arrested March 26 on an outstanding warrant from DeKalb County for failure to appear on a domestic bat-tery charge. Rigg posted $375 bond. Court date was set for April 1.

Court, 1B, Harvard, was charged March 26 with no valid driver’s license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and speeding on Highway 14 near Sunset Ridge Road.

Plana posted $150 bond. Court date was set for April 28.

Sonya M. Ivich-Bahl, 45, 230 Verbena Lane, Woodstock, was charged March 26 with unlawful possession of drug parapher-nalia and use of an electronic communica-tion device on Calhoun Street at Jefferson Street. Ivich-Bahl posted $150 bond. Court date was set for April 21.

Mark A. Martinez, 46, 819 Sharon Drive, Woodstock, was charged March 28 with driving while license suspended at South Eastwood Drive near McConnell Road. Martinez posted $150 bond. Court date was set for May 5.

Mark T. Olk, 55, 19016 Kishwaukee Val-ley Road, Marengo, was charged March 30 with driving while license revoked, operation of an uninsured motor vehi-cle and expired registration at East Judd Street and North Eastwood Drive. Olk posted $150 bond. Court date was set for May 5.

Angelo M. Jackson, 3308 W. Elm St.

No. 33, McHenry, was charged March 31 with reckless driving and speeding more than 40 miles over the limit, two counts of disregarding a stop sign, improper pass-ing on the shoulder and illegal transport of liquor at multiple locations in Woodstock. Jackson posted $200 bond. Court date was set for April 28.

Victor M. Soto-Meraz Sr., 203 Dono-van Ave., Woodstock, was charged April 2 with two counts of domestic battery at his home. Soto-Meraz was turned over to the

court date are to be set. David N. Ashley, 51, transient, was

arrested April 5 on an oustanding warrant for failure to appear on a criminal trespass to land charge. Ashley was turned over to

was set for $20,000. Court date is to be set.

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

Barbara “Barbie” Iverson

A memorial visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, April 17, at James A. O’Connor Funeral Home, Huntley.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Kathy M. Stevens-BlasiKathy M. Stevens-Blasi, 54, Wood-

stock, died Saturday, March 26, 2016, at Centegra Hospital –Woodstock.

She was born Dec. 16, 1961, to William and Rose Marie (Sedar) Ste-vens in Kansas City, Mo.

On Feb. 21, 1986, she married Michael Blasi.

She worked as a real estate agent for RE/MAX Unlimited Northwest, Crystal

Survivors include her husband and a daughter, Nikki Blasi.

She was preceded in death by her par-ents and a brother, David Stevens.

A gathering of friends and relatives will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at Colonial Café, 5689 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake.

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

Debbra J. “Deb” Spitzbart

Kathy M. Stevens-Blasi

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Speak up and tell us ‘Your View’

THE WOODSTOCK INDEPENDENT

Cheryl Wormley PUBLISHER, CO-OWNER

Paul Wormley CO-OWNER

Katelyn Stanek MANAGING EDITOR

THE EDITORIAL BOARD

Cheryl WormleyKatelyn StanekSandy KucharskiStephanie Price

Every week, �e Woodstock Independent publishes an editorial on the Opinion page. It is located under the “Our View” subtitle. �at’s where we, the Independent’s editorial board, share opinions, concerns, suggestions and, from time to time, congratulations relating to various issues impacting the Woodstock community.

Next to the “Our View” column is the “Your View” portion of the Opinion page. �at’s where �e Independent publishes letters written to the editor – letters submitted by you, the readers, also touching upon a plethora of topics.

From our perspective, “Our View” and “Your View” are equally important. One is not more important than the other. �e ultimate goal is dialogue: discussing the pertinent issues of the day and, sometimes, finding a resolution.

For example, last year �e Independent edito-rial board encouraged someone or some orga-nization to step up and sponsor a candidates forum during the 2015 spring election.

A responding “Letter to the Editor” from a reader called our hand and suggested �e Inde-pendent host the forum, which we did. �e sub-sequent Candidates Night, held at the Wood-stock Public Library, drew more than 100 attendees, and all eight City Council candidates participated.

Good things come from posting ideas – ours and yours – in print, where the public can read them and respond.

We encourage and invite our readers to share their views. Write out your thoughts, and we will publish them. You provide the opinion. We pro-vide the ink and paper.

We all have a voice, but no one will hear it if we don’t speak up.

Community makes Hearthstone’s fundraiser a success

Hearthstone Communities hosted its 12th annual dinner and auction recently, and I wanted to express my gratitude to the many individuals and companies who made it such a success.

Two-hundred fifty friends and guests attended this year, an all-time record. �ank you so much! �ere were 14 major sponsors, including the following McHenry County businesses: Benoy Motors, CL Graphics, Commercial Buildouts PLUS, Creekside Landscape Development Inc., JourneyCare, Sage Products, Stan’s LPS-Mid-west, Wand Lee Wombacher LLC and the Wood-stock Morning Rotary Club. We appreciate your support!

�e 26-member planning committee did an outstanding job. Muchas gracias! Hearthstone’s 13-member board of directors contributed gen-erously in a variety of ways, and several donors contributed major gifts. Also, thank you, Billy Denk and the Glazz Ensemble, for your special blend of jazz music and creating a great vibe.

Proceeds from this event will be used to remodel the fitness center, large activity room and chapel at Hearthstone Village.

It is overwhelming and humbling to be on the receiving end of this type of support. �ank you for helping us allow resident to “feel at home here.”

Terry Egan, President and CEO, Hearthstone Communities,

Woodstock

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Weigh inEmail letters to the editor to letters@thewoodstockindependent.com or mail

We welcome letters of general interest to the commu-nity and reserve the right to edit for clarity or length. Letters should be fewer than 400 words, and writers are limited to one letter per month. Letters are due at noon Wednesday and must be signed and include the

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"We need two kinds of acquaintances, one to complain to, while to the others we boast."

— Logan Pearsall Smith

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INDEPENDENTTheWoodstock

Barb wouldn’t want this to maudlin, so it won’t be. It will be a tribute to her loyalty and to her love of bright-col-ored cars, her family and her dogs.

Barbara Iverson, Barb to us at �e Independent and Barbie to her friends and family, died April 6. She has been one of �e Independent’s circu-lation crew for more than 10 years. She stuffed and labeled the papers mailed to subscribers, and she deliv-ered papers to newsstands and to our Newspaper in Education classes at Woodstock schools.

Barb died way to young. She will be missed and remembered.

You like itIt’s been six weeks since we

launched the new format and redesign. �e staff and I thank you for giving us your thoughts about it. Overwhelm-ingly, you’ve said you like it, which is a joy and a relief. Our young readers and our not-so-young readers say they like the new size. So that’s a win-win.

We heard from a couple of read-ers who said they wished we had increased the type size. �ey were sur-prised to learn we had. �e redesign included making the font, as we call it, half a point larger than before.

Another indica-tion of the appeal of the new format, redesign and qual-ity of reporting has been a wave of new subscribers. Since the redesign, we’ve added more than 50 new subscrib-ers. If you are one of them, welcome. If you encouraged a friend, neighbor or fellow worker to subscribe, thank you.

April one-upped March, coming in like a lion and a lamb

We not only redesigned the paper and changed the size; we switched printers. �e Independent is now being printed at the Daily Herald’s printing plant in Schaumburg. �at has neces-sitated some new processes and dead-lines. Alas, the deadline for Declara-tions is now 9 a.m. Fridays. It used to be 9 a.m. Monday, so I could write about what happened over the weekend.

I so wanted to comment on our very unusual weather Saturday and Sun-day, April 2 and 3, but I had already filed Declarations for last week’s paper.

Although it is old news, I still think it is worthy of note. How often does the second day of April dawn sunny, switch to a few fine snowflakes and then big fluffy flakes that cover the ground by 7:30 a.m.? �e poor daffo-dils, the most visible blooming flow-ers so far this spring, hung their yel-low heads out of protest to the snow that surrounded them. �en the sun came out, and the daffodils raised their heads only to drop them again when the next wave of snow came through. Almost as if they’d been cho-reographed, they raised and dropped their heads to the cadence of sun, snow and wind that continued until late in the afternoon.

For the record, April 3 contin-ued blustery and in the 30s until early afternoon when the tempera-ture began climbing, topping out at 70 degrees. �e very next day tem-peratures were back in the 40s, and we’re still waiting for more April-like weather. Take heart, daffodils soldier on and can be seen in full bloom along the roads in Bull Valley, thanks to years of planting by Bull Valley Garden Club members and their families. Cheryl Wormley is publisher of �e Wood-stock Independent.

There’s a time for everyone and everything

Cheryl Wormley

For some politicians, immigrants seem to be the new scapegoats for America’s woes.

When I hear Donald Trump talk about building a fence along the Mexican border or speak of mass deportations of illegal immigrants, I just cringe.

After all, this isn’t ancient China or Cold War East Germany. We don’t build walls along our borders.

And deportation is just a nice word for “ethnic cleansing.”

Twenty years ago, I was a reporter tromping around the still fresh bat-tlefields of the Balkans and saw the terrible toll ethnic cleansing took in that region. Catholics were uprooted and sent to Croatia. Muslims were shoved into Bosnia and East-ern Orthodox Christians remained rooted in Serbia.

And many died during that war, targets merely because of who their parents or grandparents were.

We live in a nation that is better than that. At least I’ve always thought we were.

Trump’s plans would uproot 11 million people, shatter families and destroy neighborhoods based solely on where some people happened to

be born.We need to cre-

ate a path to citi-zenship for those who are already here and have a more open immi-gration policy for those yearning to come here.

For those who believe I have been overcome by sentimentality, I haven’t.

Immigration makes for a stronger United States.

It’s a matter of demographics. Like most Western societies, the native-born U.S. population is aging. Folks are retiring from the workforce and no longer contributing to our nation’s economic vitality.

Look no further than Japan or France to see how aging societies become declining ones.

But the United States isn’t in decline. Immigrants are keeping us great. Not only do they add to the U.S. population when they come here but they are more likely to have children.

A recent article in �e Atlantic

noted that white American women have on average 1.8 children while Mexican-American women have 2.5.

Immigrants are also slightly more likely to become entrepreneurs than native-born people.

So they enter this nation not just as future employees but as future employers.

�ose who “want to make Amer-ica great again” need to keep this in mind.

I believe in American exceptionalism.

But this nation isn’t made excep-tional by the accident of our place of birth. It is exceptional because of the democratic values we hold dear and our willingness to absorb the ideas and people of many different cultures.

Our first national motto after all was E pluribus unum – out of many one.

�at is what has made us great and will keep us great. Scott Reeder is a veteran statehouse journalist, who has covered government for almost 30 years. He works as a free-lance reporter in the Springfield area. He can be reached at ScottReeder1965@gmail.com.

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Immigration is what makes the U.S. strong

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SchoolsParents become students in new Spanish class

By Sandy KucharskiTHE INDEPENDENT

On the evening of April 7, a new group of students took their seats in a classroom at Woodstock High School. �ey shared a common goal – a desire to learn basic Spanish – and a common bond, each a parent of a dual-language student.

�e introductory level Spanish course is a collaboration between the Woodstock School District 200 department of language and cul-ture and the McHenry County Col-lege department of continuing edu-cation. �e idea came from a survey given to parents at a district dual-language parent night in November 2015.

“We always give out a survey,” said Keely Krueger, director of grants, lan-guage and culture for D-200. “One of

the biggest requests [from parents] was to learn how to speak Spanish.”

Louis Fernandez Barutell, bilin-gual parent outreach facilitator for District 200, said more than 100 fam-ilies expressed an interest in learning more about the language. With a good work-ing relationship between the dis-trict and MCC already in place, representatives of both began working together to customize a course specifically for District 200 parents.

“We’re glad we are offering this opportunity to our parents,” said Barutell.

Echoing his sentiments, Krueger said, “We’re happy to be working with

MCC. We feel a strong sense of com-munity with them.”

�e class designed specifically for the district is the first of its kind for MCC. Dori Sullens, direc-tor of continuing education at MCC,

said they made the decision to hold the class at a Woodstock school to make it more conve-nient for poten-tial students and to eliminate the

need to rent a room at the college, thus keeping course costs down.

She said the course has a differ-ent focus from the personal devel-opment Spanish course they offer at the college. �e six-week course will include culture and language basics and focus on insights and

information specifically geared toward helping parents with their child’s homework.

Original expectations estimated an enrollment of 10 to 15 students, but Sullens was very pleased to have 20 registered students before the first day. �e course fee is $55.

“We’re very open to doing this with any school district that wants it,” Sul-lens said.

Based on the positive response, Krueger is already looking ahead to the possibility of offering a similar class again next fall, and even a Span-ish 2 class as a continuation of the current course.

District-wide, there are approx-imately 2,200 students currently enrolled in the dual-language pro-gram. In May, the first class of dual- language students will graduate from WHS and WNHS.

Role reversal

Creekside Middle School releases third-quarter honor roll

Creekside Middle School announced the students named to its third-quarter honor rolls for the 2015-16 school year:

Sixth grade High honor roll: Emily Morgan

Albrecht, Gavin Matthew Azzaline, Ben-jamin Thomas Baker, Maxwell John Bar-nett, Larissa Emmalien Ann Beckman, Aidan Matthew Bein, Bianca Vanessa Bel-tran, Sara Elisabeth Berkebile, Kaeden James Bogott, Jarixa Bravo, Jack Michael Brown, Brennon Jae Seong Butenschoen, Sean Clarence Canaday, Jacqueline Cas-taneda, Valerie Castaneda, Cielo Cris-tina Cervantes, Sarah Mae Colby, Tra-vis Wayne Cote, Robert Kevin Diaz Arizmendi, Marren Young Dougherty, Gen-esis Natalya Dunn, Ireland Reign Dunnett, Julia Elliott, Kalyn Brooks Embry, Ethan William Ewart, Amelia Rose Ferrarini, Kelly Elizabeth Fischbach, Reese Sharron Freund, Caroline Rose Fuller, Mia Rose Furlano, Xochitl Godinez, Sidney Ashlyn Green, Jon Cian Higgins Gross, Susan Grace Hansen, Gavin Paul Harders, Nora J. Harris, Mackenzie Clark Heelein, Tyler Addison Heelein, Lauren Paige Hinderliter, Grace Catherine Hockemeyer, Max Walker

Hodory, Elena Ibanes, Alexander Richard Iversen, Grace Josephine Karner, Madison Paige Kentgen, Matthew Richard Keyzer, Logan Lee Lautenschlager, Madelyn Marie Lazzarotto, Natalie P. Le, Meredithe K. Leetzow, Hunter Robert Lisowski, Timo-thy Martin Maidment, Joshua Elijah Mar-tens, Kayla Mary Martinez, Mitchell Reed McHugh, Nicholas Daniel Meszaros, Mad-elyn E. Moan, Damien Alberto Morales, Jacob John Murray, Elizabeth Ann Mus-chong, Evan Joseph Neuhart, Gavin James Nielsen, John Joseph Novelle, Caden Bruce Ogle, Itzel Orozco Mire-les, Gregory Matthew Orr, Breanna Ortiz, Roberto Carlos Ortiz, Olivia Morgan Pag-notta, Elizabeth Patricia Pape, Jose Pare-des Lopez, Lydia Nevaeh Peeler, Caroline Turlington Reuter, Jesus Antonio Rivas, James Robert Alexander Roush, Chloe Jane Rowzee, Jacob Patrick Ryan, Kiley Marie Ryan, Sean P. Ryan, Alexis Raquel Sanchez, Kyle Joshua Santos, Elizabeth Payton Sardelli, Clark Kristopher Shulfer, Chase Nicole Simonton, Skyler Marie Solis, Ryan C Steponaitis, Miranda Paige Stumpff, Hamzah Samdani Subhani, Kaia Morgan Sweet, Emily Tapia, Nicole Lynn Vandewalker, Hailey A Virella, Alexander Robert Wolfgang Walrod, Samantha Kay Walsdorf, Alexander Girard Wickersheim, Maddison Grace Wienke, Connor Joseph Wietermann, Nicholas Jeffery Wirth, Jadyn

Ashley Wohlhart and Riley Allen Young.Honor roll: Andy Alexander Ara-

gon, Katie Balino Garcia, Sierra Taylor Barnhill, Dayana Barrera-Rosas, Aus-ten Eugene Batcheller, Emma Faith Bau-man, Adria Bejko, Kelly Nicole Belcas-tro, Samuel Emery Berry, Jacqueline Scout Bliss, Helen Leksa Bozic, Claire M Bozza, Landen Carter Breit, Isabella Grace Byrd, Benjamin David Caspari, Danna Castaneda, Benjamin Joel Chap-man, Matthew Ethan Chonos, Aliyah N Cruz, Sarah Marie Cwik, Jacob Daniel DeWitt, Michael Scott Draper Jr, Kay-lee Rose Ehrke, McKenzie Garcia, Ryan Jacob Garski, Nathan Charles Gou-dreau, Steven Hansen, Daniela Hernan-dez, Zachary Edward Hirst, Alexa Vivian Hodory, Brian Alexander Hundley, Payton Phillip Korpan, Sarah Opal Leiva, Anay-eli Leon, Erik Daniel Maldonado, Andrew Finn Marschall, Emely Marie Matos, Aaron Spenser McLellan, Byron Arturo Mendez Leyva, Joshua Mendoza, Alvaro Mungaray, Lizbeth Ortega, Lucas James Owcarz, Danielle Alice-Elizabeth Post, Diana S. Ramirez Garcia, Paola Ramirez, Christian Alva Rivera, Gabriel Christian Rojas, Antonia Elizabeth Romero, Seth Leroy Rowe, Isaac Loren Schneider, Nathan Sheehan, Savannah Ann Slusser, Jennifer Leann Smith, Mason Christo-pher Spitson, Dominic Aidan Torres, Luke

Edward Trewyn and Kayla Vera Triplett.

Seventh gradeHigh honor roll: Zachary Lee Adams,

Solomon Garrett Anderson, Linda Katheryn Arias, Elizabeth Hope Arnold, Jona Porto-kalle Bejko, Priyanka Dhrumal Bhatt, Bri-anna Lee Bielski, Hannah Bowling, Elena Rose Bychowski, Jacob Anton Canty, Omar Castaneda, Naxali Cervantes, William Figueredo Cunningham, Quinton Thomas Cynor, Lola Ann Day, Joshua J. Dix, Gunner James Dunnett, Giselle Fairgrieves, Autumn N. Fitch, Robert Louis Gaddy, Denis Gjoni, Allison Evelyn Goers, Caroleann Margaret Goglin, Jonathan Gomez-Banos, Matthew Lewis Gray, Christian Logan Hagmann, Jack Thomas Hansen, Taylor Elizabeth Hauck, Abigail Mae Heidtke, Jeffrey Christopher Hughes, Tanner James Hurless, Andrew Timothy Iversen, Lilli Grace Janiga, Denon J. Jennings, Kyle Ashton Julian, Madison Renee Kniola, Bojidar Chavdarov Kostov, Zaira Lizeth Lopez-Lara, Ian Kenneth Mat-thies, Hannah Jane Maurer, Nolan James McLellan, Colin Gregory McQueen, Cait-lin Mackenzie Montalbano, Michael Lucas James Morse, Meghan Rose Nixon, Emma Joyce O’Brien, James McLaughlin Overly, Melisa Paredes-Lopez, Jay H. Patel, Prithvi Jayeshkumar Patel, Keanna Lee Pedersen, Talia Elizabeth Petty, Adrianna Alice Pintor,

“One of the biggest requests [from parents] was to learn how to speak Spanish.”

-Keely Krueger, director of grants, language and culture

Please see Honor roll, Page 9

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Stephanie Porcayo, Theresa Marie Presisto, Nathan William Ratliff, Jimena Rea, Xiomara Beatriz Rivas, Grace Wilson Rogers, Hec-tor Jesus Ruiz, Britanny Sanchez, Katlyn Mary Schillinger, Aidan Richard Schleuter-mann, Katrina M. Schubert, Grace Cathe-rine Sivore, Zoe Makenna Snook, Gabriella Rose Spagnola, McKenna Paige Sweet, Celia Kaylea Tafoya, Cayla Lynnea Ungaro, Mya Warner, Hannah Rose Wietermann, Denis Romas Wilson and Jesika Emilija Wilson.

Honor roll: Cooper William Adams, Nathan Michael Archambeau, Cesar Alan Ayala, Audrey Ruth Baker, Morgan Diane Bateman, Bryan Bustos, Bradley Alan Campbell, Kyla Noel Carey, Haley Nicole Chellberg, Kenzie Rae Chellberg, Mei Eliz-abeth Xiuer Cornell, Jake Joseph Coss, Justin Tyler Deleon, Lili Guadalupe Duran Montero, Riley Fredrick Ellegood, Oscar Alejandro Escorza-Magos, Emily Esparza, Alejandro Flores Cruz, Brianna Nicole Flores, Brandon Galindo, Eling Galindo, Dylan Gonzalez, Alexis Annemarie Grif-

-sen, Eva Margaret Hampston, Nathan Rog-ers Hastings, Devon X. Hicks, Hunter Jesse Williams Hochrein, Megan Marie Jerz, Saleh Kigozi, Evelyn Elizabeth Nunez, Jimena Nunez, Parth Gopalkrishna Patel, Christo-pher Logan Richardson, Ramiya T. Robin-son, Makayla Lynn Rosario Kulak, Isabelle Nicole Schwartz, Cannon J. Sternitzky, Blake Ryan Isaac Svitak, Xitlali Alondra Urbina, Allison Marie Vandiver, Samuel Carl Vidales, Francesca Massima Visconti, Max-imillian Arthur Walrod, Nicholas Walsdorf, Clara Rae Wilk, Alexander Paul Wojnicki, Aubrey Hart Yoder and Ethan John Zielinski.

Eighth gradeHigh honor roll: Jasmin Bernal Alanis,

Giselle Guadalupe Alarcon, Lucia Alca-zar, Alexandra Apostolopoulos, Caroline Faith Arnold, Megan Marie Baker, Preston Michael Barnhill, Kaley Felicia Beckman, Karla Nohemy Bedoya, Chloe Sinclair Bell-more, Valerie Paige Beretta, Charles Dan-iel Berkebile, Hanna Clarice Berry, Sophia Eileen Black, Sonja Margaret Bozic, Emma-marie K. Brand, Jasmin Natividad Bravo, Autumn Jeanne Brown, MacLean Flemming Buckley, Anacaren Carbajal Bernal, Sarah Marie Caspari, Carter Murray Choitz, Grace Anne Cochrane, Emma Grace Colby, Riley Wynne Coughlan, Christopher Ryan Cren-shaw, Susan Elizabeth Crenshaw, Clau-dia Daniela Cruz Avila, Evan Tandy Fiorina, Fiona Mary Frawley, Mackenzie L. Goad, Hunter Brennan Haak, Lauryn Allyn Hahn, Madelyn Grace Hughes, Eden Rose Janiga, Caitlin Mae Elizabeth Kaufmann, Reagan Patricia Kelly, Shannon M. Koscinski, Leon-ardo Emmanuel Lara Gallegos, Erin Ann Lockwood, Aiden Theodore Martys, Pres-ton Hughes Marunde, Juel Marie Mecklen-burg, Monserrat Mendez, Cassie Barbara

Morgan, Nicole Isabella Nilsson, Van-essa Adrianna Olandese, Cara Nicole Orn-dahl, Luis Angel Palma-Rodriguez, Shivani Gopalkrishna Patel, Ethan Michael Pat-terson, Kelsey Lynn Perkins, Michael Aric Purkey, Kaleb Benjamin Robey, Reagan Meadow Rockwood, Jennifer Rodriguez-Guadarrama, Cristian Ruiz-Ortiz, Nathan Patrick Ryan, Teagan C. Sailor, Amayni Y. Salazar, Dakota James Sandberg, Emily Elizabeth Schroeder, Tyler J. Schwerzler, Angelina Helen Scolio, Katie Marie Sevcik,

Thomas Brian Spukas, Amber Grace Stell, Katelyn M. Steponaitis, Adam Joseph Thomas, Andrew Ryan Tillman, Lauren Elise Toepper, Coralyn R. Topf, Michael Edward Tunberg, Aitzel Gonzalez Vanessa Valen-cia, Tyler Robert Waterson, Sophia Fran-ces Wicker, Brooke Lael Wolf, Elijah Bro-lin Woodson, Cameron Jane Wormley and Katherine Frances Zanck.

Honor roll: Alexander David Anchor, Angel Arias, Austin Dylan Arndt, Brett A. Burns, Tyler S. Butler, Jeniffer Cabrera, Chi-Hong Jeremy Carr, Daniel Cervantes-Gomez, Adriana Chimal, Ezmeralda Angel-ica Cruz, Connor Nicholas Deegan, Jeremy William Dineen, Edgar Dominguez-Mer-cado, Jayley Fairgrieves, Arturo Flores-Gonzalez, Anthony Garcia, Jerred Andersen Grell, Marcos Alexis Ibanez, Jose Antonio Lira, Max Eli Markowitz, Tatiyana McCot-trell, Eduardo Lalo Miranda, Victor Armin Moctezuma, Jennifer Moreno, Robert Tylor Motta, Ingrid Karime Navarro Torres, Kirill Rex Norgard, Spencer Robert Ogle, Kayla J. Petersen, Delaney Maureen Peterson, Bobbi Natalie Prehn, Leslie Rachel Quin-tero-Martinez, Noelle Rose Rentschler, Rosa Areli-Nicole Rios, Alexander Javier Rodriguez, Halas P. Sardelli, Harrison Reed Saville, Cameron John Scharff, Jackson Alexander Schumacher, Nathan Ronald Sciarro, Samantha Payten Sund, Anthony J. Tomasello, Amelia Isabel Torres, Kyle Wil-liam Troy, Karina Vargas, Jasmine Mariah Villavicencio, Alexander Leo Vogel, Gavin Robert White, Aaliysha Krystel Williams, Hannah Marie Wirth, Colton Donald Law-rence Wolf, Calvin Scott Wormley, James Thomas Wormley and Javier Zavala Jr.

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A & EFamed costume designer will be focus of CLS

By Stephanie PriceTHE INDEPENDENT

California author and book pub-lisher Paddy Calistro will share her insights about award-winning Holly-wood costume designer Edith Head at the upcoming Creative Living Series program. Calistro, author of the book “Edith Head’s Hollywood,” will speak at the Woodstock Opera House �urs-day, April 21.

For the past 20 years, Calistro has worked as the publisher of Angel City Press in Los Angeles, a company which publishes books focused on the social and cultural history of Califor-nia. However, she began her career years ago as an award-winning fash-ion writer for the Los Angeles Times. Along the way, Calistro was asked to write the autobiography for Head, Hollywood’s best-known designer to the stars.

In her upcoming Woodstock appearance, Calistro will share how Head, who earned a college degree to be a school teacher, landed a job as a costume assistant in the early 1920s and went on to become the chief of costume design for Paramount Stu-dios in 1933.

Head began designing costumes for silent films, starting with “�e Wan-derer” in 1925, and eventually estab-lished herself as Hollywood’s lead

WFAA announces scholarship winners

The Woodstock Fine Arts Associa-tion recently announced 10 McHenry County high school seniors who have been awarded the 2016 Helen Wright Fine Arts Scholarships.

The winners are Nicole Barmore, visual art, Crystal Lake South High School; Andrew Brown, creative writing, Johnsburg High School; Hannah Gillespie, piano, Mar-ian Central High School; Chloe Henderson,

-sica Huber, dance, Richmond Burton High School; Kelsey Krigas, musical theatre,

Cary-Grove High School; Aidan O’Connor, voice, Prairie Ridge High School; Kayla Qualls, creative writing, McHenry East High School; Luke Rands, dance, Cary-Grove High School; and Kasey Theil, musical the-atre, Prairie Ridge High School.

Each student will receive $1,000 and an opportunity to perform in a talent showcase

on the stage of the Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St. This year’s tal-ent showcase will be at 5:30 p.m. Thursday,

The event is free and open to the pub-lic. Reservations are not required. A recep-tion will be held afterward in the community room of the Opera House.

IN BRIEF

Writer Paddy Calistro will give presentation at Opera House on Hollywood’s Edith Head

designer, working with such stars as Ginger Rogers, Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Bette Davis and Elizabeth Taylor. She is known for her work in “All About Eve,” “Roman Holiday” and “�e Sting.” Her last movie was “Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid,” starring come-dian Steve Martin, Calistro said.

After 44 years at Paramount, Head moved over to Universal Studios where she worked until her death in 1981 at the age of 83. She was so well-known

that her design salon was a featured stop on the Universal Studios tour.

“Edith Head was an image of the generation,” Calistro said, noting the cartoon character Edna Mode in the 2004 movie “�e Incredibles” was modeled after Head. �e designer was known for her plain two-piece suits, dark bangs and thick-rimmed glasses.

“She was a rather well-known liar, which served her well. Having to struggle in a men’s world and create

an image for herself is something we as women today really can’t appreci-ate. She really accomplished amazing, amazing things.”

While researching for the book, Cal-istro was given full access to Head’s home and papers to explore her per-sonal life. “Edith Head’s Hollywood” was originally published in hard cover in 1983, and Angel City Press repub-lished it in 2008 in paperback. Along the way, several other biographies have been published about the Holly-wood legend including a play, “A Con-versation with Edith Head,” which has been produced around the world, Cal-istro said.

�e public’s interest does not appear to be waning for the designer who holds a record for being nominated 35 times and winning eight Academy Awards – the most won by any woman.

“I’m amazed by the fascination with Edith Head,” Calistro said. “I think because of the availability of old mov-ies, a whole new generation has been introduced to her.”

“Edith Head’s Hollywood” was the first of six books Calisto wrote before she, along with three other Southern Californians, founded Angel City Press in 1992. She went on to edit more than 100 books.

Calistro will appear at 10 a.m. �urs-day, April 21, at the Opera House, 121 Van Buren St. Tickets are $24 and can be purchased at the Opera House box office or by calling 815-338-5300.

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Paddy Calistro is the author of “Edith Head’s Hollywood.”

Creative Living Series: Paddy CalistroWhere: Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St.When: 10 a.m. Thursday, April 21Tickets: $24Phone: 815-338-5300

“Having to struggle in a men’s world and create an image for herself is some-thing we as women today really can’t appreciate.”

-Paddy Calistro, author, “Edith Head’s Hollywood”

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MarketplaceREAL ESTATEFiled in the McHenry County Recorder’s Office March 21 to 28:

Residence at 9416 Bull Valley Road, Woodstock, was sold by Barbara Wester, trustee, Naperville, to Steven and Diane Enot, Woodstock, for $235,000.

Residence at 350 Orchard Court, Wood-stock, was sold by Roger and Annette Willis, Woodstock, to Agusto Lopez, Woodstock, for $161,000.

Residence at 8503 Ramble Road, Wonder Lake, was sold by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Washington, D.C., to Ryan Funk, Wonder Lake, for $60,000.

Residence at 7120 Huron Drive, Won-der Lake, was sold by U.S. Bank Trust N.A., Trustee for Newlands Asset Holding Trust, Skokie, to Brian Puotinen, Wonder Lake, for $106,000.

Residence at 1114 Jewett St., Wood-stock, was sold by The Judicial Sales Cor-poration, Chicago, to North Shore Holdings Ltd., Chicago, for $65,000.

A machine shop and unused former print shop on 4 acres at 11803 W. Route 120, Woodstock, was sold by Mather Building Partnership, Harvard, to Rodifer Enterprises Inc., McHenry, for $500,000.

Residence at 241 Martin Drive, Wood-stock, was sold by Joseph and Cari Conroy, Elburn, to Daniel and Sarah Radcliff, Wood-stock, for $172,500.

Residence at 8412 Redbud Court, Won-der Lake, was sold by the Secretary of Vet-erans Affairs, Washington, D.C., to Kathleen Clark, Woodstock, for $75,000.

Residence at 3113 Hidden Lake Drive, Woodstock, was sold by Nick and Sheila Poppas, Harvest, Ala., to Daniel Dominik, Woodstock, for $210,000.

Residence at 2016 Julie St., Woodstock, was sold by Vicki Reding-Helland, Wood-stock, to Leidi Mendoza Lara, Woodstock, for $125,100.

Residence at 617 Silver Creek Road, Woodstock, was sold by Wilmington Trust National Association, Copell, Texas, to Josafat and Clemencia Carbajal, Wonder Lake, for $53,550.

By Stephanie PriceTHE INDEPENDENT

Stepping through the front door of Randy and Becky Beck’s log home in Bull Valley, you are greeted by dual staircases and a two-story vaulted ceiling reminiscent of a mountain lodge. Providing more than 10,000 square feet of living space, the custom built-house – made from massive red cedar logs from Canada – is the cou-ple’s dream home.

But the time for downsizing has come. �e Becks’ log home is one of several properties listed with Wood-stock realtor Rick Bellairs with a price tag of more than $1 million. �is home, built in 2008 at 409 High Meadow Drive, has been on the mar-ket for two weeks and is selling for $1.5 million.

“You step into this house and you feel like you are in Colorado or Mon-tana,” said Bellairs, a realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Real Estate in Woodstock.

Log homes are not a rarity in McHenry County, but most are secluded on large, rural properties so they can’t be seen, Bellairs said. What’s different about this log home is its size and its amenities. When preparing to construct the house, the Becks selected every detail and enhancement.

�e house was built by Pioneer Log Homes Midwest. �e company builds its homes onsite in Canada, marks each log, then disassembles the entire house piece by piece and ships them to the home’s final destination, where it is reassembled. In the Becks’ case, nine semitrailer trucks were needed to haul the red cedar logs from Can-ada. Some of the logs are simply massive.

“We always loved rustic log homes,” Becky Beck said. “We saw one like this up in Rhinelander, Wis. Pioneer (Log Homes Midwest)’s trademark lies in the details the company adds and the floating hanging trusses in the center of the home.”

A sampling of the details includes bear paw imprints carved into some of the logs, 100-year-old barnwood floors, antler chandeliers, an eagle carved into the peaked roof at the entryway, eagle-themed stained glass windows on the front doors and wooden bar stools with legs made

$1.5 million home goes on the market

from tree branches. “When we designed the home,

we decided to go with a mix of logs, full stone and drywall,” Becky Beck said. “Everything in this house floats. �ere’s not a nail in the drywall. �ey use slots to position the pieces together. It’s ingenious how they do it.”

�e main floor and second-story level account for 6,494 square feet. �e house has a master bedroom suite with its own fireplace on the main floor. �e master bedroom doors open to a screened porch overlooking the birch and Colorado blue spruce trees and prairieland. A spacious, two-story great room with a stone fireplace is located in the center of the house and opens to the kitchen, equipped with granite countertops and high-end appliances. �ere’s also a home office.

�ree bedrooms, including another master, are located upstairs. �rough-out the house, there are five bath-rooms. �e lower level offers a fin-ished recreational room with another fireplace, a home theater, workout room and second kitchen for indoor/ outdoor entertaining. �e lower level’s walkout opens to the outdoor patio area and a 22 feet by 44 feet rectangu-lar in-ground swimming pool, fire pit

and separate bath house with hot tub. �e house, with a four-car, heated

garage, is located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Bull Valley. �e Becks restored much of the property to its natural state, planting trees and wildflowers, which requires less land-scaping work for the owners and pro-vides a natural habitat for local wild-life such as turkeys and deer.

“�ey have left most of three acres as natural prairie,” Bellairs said. “It’s prettier and better for the animals.”

Marketing a home of this size and price point is about finding that one perfect buyer. Bellairs oftentimes advertises his larger properties in Crain’s Chicago Business or Home & Land magazine, as well as online and through social media.

“�ere isn’t one place that works (when selling a home),” Bellairs said. “Sometimes it’s a sign that catches someone’s attention, sometimes it’s an advertisement. �ere haven’t been a lot of million-door homes for sale until now. �e market is recovering so it’s getting better.”

More information about the log home is available by contacting Bel-lairs at 815-382-8400 or by visiting RickBellairs.com.

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A log home in Bull Valley owned by Randy and Becky Beck features red cedar logs imported from Canada. The house is for sale.

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CommunityBig donations buoy pantry

By Janet DovidioTHE INDEPENDENT

Clubs, churches and schools were especially generous to the Woodstock Food Pantry during March.

A Boy Scout food drive netted 6,817 pounds of food. �e three area high schools — Woodstock, Marian Central Catholic and Woodstock North high schools — collected more than 2,059 pounds. �e Woodstock Loyal Order of the Moose held a raffle that resulted in a check to WFP for $1,000. An in-store collection box at Sparrows Nest �rift Shop yielded 152 pounds.

�e Woodstock Public Library held a February fine reduction program that collected 352 pounds. Menards in Woodstock placed a collection con-tainer at the doors and also took in cans from customers at their registers. �is storewide effort resulted in a 30-day food drive netting 1,041 pounds.

“We were very blessed over the recent holiday season with several sig-nificant monetary donations as well as consumable items,” said WFP presi-dent Rick Budmayr. “�ese donations are very much appreciated. �e recent weeks have also been great for WFP.”

�e WFP Executive Board of Direc-tors is Rick Budmayr, president; Vir-ginia Peschke, first vice president; Jan Parker, second vice president; Susan Handelsman, secretary; and Sally Wilyat, treasurer.

WFP, located at 1033 Lake Ave., is open Monday, Wednesday and Fri-day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. About 25 to 30 families are served each day. �ey must be Woodstock residents and a referral is required.

To schedule delivery of large dona-tions from food drives, call 815-404-6151. Volunteer shifts are for three hours. To volunteer, call Karen Myers at 815-338-2237 during business hours.

“We are experiencing an increase in customers in need of our services,” said Budmayr. “We have also seen an uptick in those from the community who are willing to volunteer their ser-vices to help staff our pantry. We are truly blessed.”News of recognitions, milestones and other community events can be sent to Janet Dovidio at fetjetjd@aol.com.

HIGHLIGHTHistorical society rolls out the barrelExhibit celebrates local breweries

By Sandy KucharskiTHE INDEPENDENT

�e McHenry County Historical Society will mark its 40th year with a celebration of an American staple: beer.

According to Kurt Begalka, admin-istrator of MCHS, the society has cre-ated an exhibit that chronicles the history of local brewing and taverns and recognizes the resurgence of independent craft breweries in the county. �e Bottles, Barrels & Brews: McHenry County on Tap exhibit will include current local craft breweries, as well as historic breweries from the county’s past. �e exhibit will contain historic photographs and murals, old beer bottles, beer crates, barrels and other items related to McHenry County’s historic breweries, spanning the 1860s through the repeal of Pro-hibition in 1933.

“Combine crime and beer … people love that stuff,” said Begalka.

�e exhibit, in its second year, will kick off with a free opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 29, at the McHenry County Historical Society, 6422 Main St., Union. For a fee, visitors

age 21 and older can partake in a craft beer tasting, sampling products from local craft brewers including Chain O’Lakes Brewing Co., McHenry, Crys-tal Lake Brewing Co., Scorched Earth Brewing Co., Algonquin, and Emmett’s Brewing Co., West Dundee.

A $15 beer-tasting package includes a souvenir pint glass and five tasting tickets. Additional tastings are avail-able at $3 per ticket. All proceeds will benefit the historical society.

“People like it,” said Begalka. “�ey can go to one spot and try all the beers at once. Some brewers even make a special beer for that night.”

One of the highlights of the open house will be a recreation of the typ-ical activities at Bubbling Over, the most infamous speakeasy during Pro-hibition. �e rural Woodstock road-house was known for its availability of liquor and beer, scandalous jazz music and it was frequented by “sporting” women. A replica of Bubbling Over has been constructed in the museum.

Cole Peterson, leader of the Citizen League of McHenry County during the Prohibition era, was familiar with the goings-on inside the Bubbling Over. Local historian Craig Pfannkuche will portray Peterson, a Woodstock dairy farmer who strongly favored Prohi-bition. He and other league members

raided and destroyed many illegal stills, prompting a retaliatory bomb blast in 1928 at the Peterson farm-house, located just west of the Pioneer Cemetery on South Street.

Pfannkuche as Peterson will be at the Historical Society April 29 dur-ing the mix-and-mingle beer tasting, attempting to win converts over to the temperance movement. �e evening also will include live music with Tony Amber, snacks, a beer bonanza raffle basket and several new exhibits.

Children who visit Bottles, Barrels & Brews: McHenry County on Tap exhibit during its run will enjoy an interactive smell station with brew-ing ingredients and a family-friendly root beer section where kids can try a bottle-capper and learn about the his-tory of root beer. �e exhibit will run through December.

For information or museum hours, visit mchenrycountyhistory.org or call 815-923-2267.

Living History Open House at Powers-Walker landmark

Step back in time to the 1850s and Civil War era at McHenry County Conserva-

from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 17, at Glacial Park’s Powers-Walker House His-

Volunteers in historical attire will answer questions, offer tours and demonstrate skills appropriate to the season. April’s open house will focus on the two sons from the Powers family and their contribu-tions to the Civil War. Mounted Civil War re-enactors will share stories and practice their cavalry course; a special presentation is scheduled for 2 p.m.

The event is free to the public. For information, call Prairieview Educa-

tion Center 815-479-5779 or visit www.

Open burning restrictions in effect

The McHenry County Department of

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Where a more restrictive ordinance, such as one from a municipality, does not apply,

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struction materials or animal waste is prohibited.

three positions on board of health

applications from individuals, nurses and physicians interested in appointment to the McHenry County Board of Health.

Three 3-year terms are available, expire-

Application forms are available at the

County Government Center, 667 Ware -

ty’s website http://www.co.mchenry.il.us/home/showdocument?id=12290.

Completed applications should be

later than 2 p.m. Thursday, April 28. Mailed applications should be sent to: McHenry County Board, 2200 N. Seminary Ave.,

For information, call 815-334-4221.

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McHenry County on Tap receptionWhen: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 29Where: McHenry County Historical Soci-ety, 6422 Main St., UnionTickets:additional ticket

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Have you ever heard of mid-dens? �ey are basically really old landfills.

�e word comes from an old Scandinavian word, moedding, which means an old dump for human domestic waste.

People have always produced waste. �at is why we know most of what we know about ancient cul-tures that did not have a written language.

I saw my first midden last month in Florida – a “shell midden” cre-ated by residents about 5,000 years ago in a place in Sarasota known as Spanish Point.

�e native people who created the middens had practical reasons for mounding the shells and other waste material – it created higher land that was less prone to flooding. After all, there was plenty of land in the area, but high and dry ground on the coast was in short supply. It still is, unless you are in a high-rise building. If you don’t already know, Florida is so flat that it makes cen-tral Illinois look practically moun-tainous. In fact, from one end of the

state to the other, there is an eleva-tion change of just 100 feet. For comparison, the elevation change from down-town McHenry to the Woodstock Square is 180 feet.

So, back to middens. At Span-ish Point, a mid-den has been partly excavated by archaeologists to learn about the people who created it. A cross-sec-tion of the midden is on display in a small interpretive center at the park.

Shell middens are especially helpful for archaeologists because they are alkaline in character, as opposed to acidic, due to the high levels of calcium carbon-ate in the shells. An alkaline envi-ronment slows the normal rate of decay, leaving a higher than expected amount of organic-mate-rial remains even after thousands of years have passed.

�e people who lived on the west

coast of Florida 1,000 to 5,000 years ago started out as a hunter-gatherer society and eventually transitioned to a subsistence culture with, appar-ently, a permanent settlement. �ere were structures, burial mounds, evi-dence of rituals and a variety of tools.

I wonder what people in the future will think if they decide to excavate our landfills rather than just read our written history? What will our garbage say about us?

Will they build interpretive cen-ters that show a cross-section of a 20th-century landfill?

Imagine a display showing the advent of disposable diapers, lean economic times when fewer met-als were thrown away or better eco-nomic times when annual layers were thicker. How much food waste will they find and will they be able to eat the Twinkies they find in there?

April events Vernal Pool Walk – from 9:30 to 11

a.m. Saturday, April 16, at 18313 Hebron

Road, Alden. Learn about these unique

natural areas that are critical habi-

tat for frogs and salamanders. Fee is

$5. For information, visit www.con-

servemc.org or call 815-337-9502.

Earth Day at Prairie View, 11 a.m.

to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 23, at 2112

Behan Road, Crystal Lake. �e pro-

gram will include guided nature hikes,

games and crafts, puppet show, live

music and environmental exhibitors.

�e Human Race, 8 a.m. Sunday,

April 24, at McHenry County College,

8900 Highway 14, Crystal Lake. To reg-

ister for the 5K walk/run visit www.

mchumanrace.org and choose �e

Land Conservancy of McHenry County

to receive a portion of your registra-

tion fee.

Community Research Forest Res-

toration Work Day – from 9 a.m. to

noon, Saturday, April 30, at 20500

Lembcke Road, near Plum Tree Golf

Course. Tools and refreshments

provided.

Spring Wildflower Identification

Hike at Ryder’s Woods – from 9 a.m.

to noon, Saturday, April 30, at 750 E.

Kimball Ave., Woodstock. Fee is $5.

Lisa Haderlein is executive director of The Land Conservancy of McHenry County.

Taking a history lesson from our garbage

Lisa HaderleinThe Nature of Things

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INDEPENDENTTheWoodstock 815-338-8040

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IN BRIEFWoodstock offers tourism-related grant funding

Applications are now available for the

hotel/motel tax funding. Applications are available at www.woodstockil.gov under the city manager’s section. The dead-line for completed applications and sup-porting documentation is Friday, May 20, for funding consideration for the coming year.

To encourage the economic stimu-lation that comes from tourism-related activities, the city of Woodstock applies a 5 percent hotel/motel tax to all lodging facilities located within the city limits. A designated group of Tier I organizations receives automatic funding annually as proven generators of overnight stays.

These organizations include the Wood-stock Opera House, Woodstock Cham-ber of Commerce, Challenger Learning Center for Science & Technology, and McHenry County Convention & Visitors Bureau (also known as Visit McHenry County).

-ning tourism-related events and activities may submit applications to share in the remaining available funds.

Applicants are encouraged to collab-orate with local lodging establishments and promote their use by event partici-pants in publicity materials.

Excellence in Education grants available for McHenry County teachers

The Illinois Retired Teachers Associa-tion is making $15,000 in grant money available to 26 counties in Illinois, includ-ing McHenry County. These funds are earmarked for pre-K through grade 12 public school educators who want to create special projects for their students. The monies are intended to support a wide variety of special projects that make a difference in the lives of students.

Visit the IRTA website irtaonline.org/

and the application form. Deadline for

MCCD seeks volunteers for weekend of restoration

McHenry County Conservation Dis-trict is seeking individuals to participate

Story of the Prairie and its Restoration, -

cial Park in Ringwood. Volunteers will help restore an area of prairie and oak barrens while learning about this restora-tion in the Chicago region. Called a vaca-tion that makes a difference, the program will offer participants free camping at

Registration deadline is April 15 for participants age 16 and older. The cost is

and $35 for students age 16 and older. A $20 discount will be given on the second registration of anyone who registers with a friend. Registration fee includes meals, and participants have the option to camp

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Open to everyoneLimit of 4 boxes

Community Shred Event

Help replenish the Woodstock Food Pantry.Please bring non-perishable food items to donate!

RELIGION NOTES BLUE LOTUS TEMPLE & MEDITATION

CENTER

Meditation: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Saturday;

CHRIST LIFE

EDEN BAPTIST

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

FIRST UNITED METHODIST

FREE METHODIST

GRACE FELLOWSHIP

GRACE LUTHERAN

HERITAGE BAPTIST

MCHENRY COUNTY JEWISH CONGREGATION

Saturday REDEEMER LUTHERAN

RESURRECTION CATHOLIC

ST. ANN’S EPISCOPAL

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN

ST. MARY CATHOLIC

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THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

THE VINE

UNITY SPIRITUAL CENTER

WOODSTOCK ASSEMBLY OF GOD

WOODSTOCK BIBLE

p.m. SundayNote to churches: Please notify �e Woodstock Independent of changes.

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MOVIES

‘THE JUNGLE BOOK’

‘THE BOSS’-

‘HARDCORE HENRY’

‘GOD’S NOT DEAD 2’

‘BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE’ 2D and 3D

‘MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN’

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13 WEDNESDAYADVANCE-CARE PLANNING WORKSHOP

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14 THURSDAYSENIOR EXERCISE CLASS

815-344-3555

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815-338-0542

15 FRIDAYCAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP

815-338-3590

16 SATURDAYWOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKET

HOPE FULLER MEMORIAL MEAT RAFFLE

BARK FOR BOOKS

17 SUNDAYHELPING PAWS NEW VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION

815-338-4400

19 TUESDAYWOODSTOCK CITY COUN-CIL MEETING

20 WEDNESDAYWOODSTOCK LIONS CLUB

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April 13-19, 2016HAPPENINGS

‘ZOOTOPIA’Animated. A con-artist fox and

a bunny cop work together to uncover a conspiracy. Directed by Byron Howard, Rich Moore and Jared Bush. Voices by Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman.

RATED PG, 108 MINUTES

MUSICSTAGE LEFTOVERSApril 13, 27, 7:30 p.m.Stage Left Café125 Van Buren St. FreeThe Stage Leftovers, consist-ing of Rich Prezioso, Joe Pesz, Brian Murphy, Laurel Palma, Pete Jonsson and Les Urban, will perform.

JAZZ JAMApril 15, May 6, 8 p.m.Stage Left Café125 Van Buren St.815-337-1395$5 donationJazz Jam is sponsored by Jazz on the Square. Artists will per-form jazz music.

WOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKETApril 16, 9 a.m. to noonMcHenry County Fairgrounds Building DFreewoodstockfarmersmarket.org.Performers: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Guyz with Bad EyeZ; 11 a.m. to noon Pete Jonsson

GEORGIA RAE FAMILY BANDApril 16, 7:30 p.m.Stage Left Café125 Van Buren St. $15 suggested donationThe trio of sisters will play Amer-icana music, inspired by a mix of folk, bluegrass, classic country, old-time and contemporary folk rock and swing.DISTRICT BAND FESTIVALApril 18, 7 p.m.Woodstock North High School gymBand students, 5th through 12th grade, will perform.

OPEN MIC NIGHTApril 22, May 13, 7 p.m.Stage Left Café

125 Van Buren St. $3 donationoffsquaremusic.org815-338-5164Open Mic is sponsored by Off Square Music. Various artists will perform in 15-minute slots.

THEATER‘INTO THE WOODS’April 15, 16, 22, 23, 8 p.m.April 17, 24, 3 p.m.Woodstock Opera House121 Van Buren St.$24 adults, $21 senior citizens and studentsWoodstock Musical Theatre Company will present a musical inspired by fairy tales.

‘THE ADDAMS FAMILY’April 15, 16, 22, 23, 7 p.m.

April 17, 3 p.m.April 23, 2 p.m.Woodstock North High School Performing Arts Center3000 Raffel Road$5 students and senior citizens, $10 adults815-334-2127seatyourself.biz/woodstocknorthThe WNHS and Woodstock High School theater students will work together to bring the weird and wonderful Addams family to life.

LECTURECREATIVE LIVING SERIESApril 21, 10 a.m.Woodstock Opera House121 Van Buren St.$24815-338-5300Award-winning fashion writer and author Paddy Calistro.

MEETINGMain Street PourHouse214 Main St.6:30 p.m.815-236-4759The meeting is open to the pub-lic. Prospective members are welcome.

WORLD FILM NIGHTWoodstock Public Library414 W. Judd St.11 a.m.815-338-0542

for adults.

21 THURSDAYSENIOR EXERCISE CLASSDorr Township1039 Lake Ave.9 a.m.$10 monthly exercise class fee, $2 lunch815-344-3555See April 14.

KIWANIS WOODSTOCK MEETINGGolden Eagle Bank975 Country Club RoadNoon to 1 p.m.An open meeting of the Kiwanis Club will be held.

COLLEGE FINANCIAL

PLANNING NIGHTWoodstock Public Library 414 W. Judd St.7 p.m.Call 847-888-3888 to registercollegefundingteam.comThis free workshop will include an explanation of the FAFSA form and strategies for paying for college.

22 FRIDAYCOMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLEPotts & Pans Building1039 Wanda Lane7:30 p.m.$10 suggested donation815-814-8360Attendees can participate with group drumming activities for celebration, recreation and stress relief. Instruments will be provided.

24 SUNDAYHOT COCOA & STORY HOUREthereal Confections113 S. Benton St.10:30 a.m.815-575-9315Children’s stories will be read

every child will receive a free chil-dren’s hot cocoa.

26 TUESDAYCAREER PLANNING WORKSHOPMcHenry County Workforce

Center500 Russel Court9:30 a.m. to noonLearn about reliable online

suited to skills, interests and values.

27 WEDNESDAYIS YOUR COVER LETTER WORKING?McHenry County Workforce Center500 Russel Court1 to 4 p.m.Learn how to entice employers to go beyond the cover letter.

28 THURSDAYFIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE2018 Route 478 a.m. to 7 p.m.815-338-2627The church will host a rummage sale, plant sale and bake sale.

projects.

29 FRIDAYFIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE2018 Route 478 a.m. to 4 p.m.815-338-2627See April 28. Rummage sale items will be half price after noon.

30 SATURDAYFIRST PRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE2018 Route 478 a.m. to noon815-338-2627

in a bag is $3.

HABITAT RESTORATIONBoger Bog2100 Cherry Valley Road10 a.m. to 1 p.m.815-455-1537Individuals, students, small groups and families with children older than age 6 can participate in restoring habitat for this McHenry County Conservation District site.

3 TUESDAYWOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKETWoodstock Square8 a.m. to 1 p.m.The market will feature a variety of food and craft items produced directly by the vendors.

WOODSTOCK CITY COUNCIL MEETINGCity Hall121 W. Calhoun St.7 p.m.

7 SATURDAYWOODSTOCK FARMERS MARKETWoodstock Square8 a.m. to 1 p.m.See May 3

FAMILY DISCOVERY DAYRyder’s Woods651 Kimball Ave.9 a.m.The Land Conservancy will lead a hike highlighting what’s happen-ing at Ryder’s Woods.

DAR GENEALOGY WORKSHOPWoodstock Public Library414 W. Judd St.10 a.m. to noon815-338-0542Volunteer genealogists from the Kishwaukee Trail Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, will help people trace their American ancestors.

9 MONDAYSPOUSAL CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPFamily Alliance2028 N. Seminary Ave.10:30 a.m. to noon815-338-3590An open support group meeting will be offered for individuals car-ing for a spouse.

MCHENRY COUNTY HORSE CLUB MEETINGHooved Animal Humane Society10804 McConnell Road7 p.m.847-366-1315The general meeting of the club is open to everyone. Meetings will have various speakers and exhibits.

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ESTIMATED RECEIPTS

year $800,000

$9,000

$280,000

$20,0008 Interest $3,500

$40,000

$875,00011 Grant Proceeds $-12 Miscellaneous Receipts $72,000

$19,500

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$15,000 $18,000c. Telephone $25,000 $30,000d. Postage $760 $912e. Dues and Subscriptions $4,000 $4,800

$10,200 $12,240

$15,000 $18,000

$4,000 $4,800

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a. Dispatching $86,500 $99,000

$5,500 $6,600

$92,000 $105,600

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$1,000 $1,200h. CPR Supplies $1,600 $3,000i. Miscellaneous $500 $600

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Vehicles$70,000 $84,000

$30,000 $36,000

$30,000 $36,000

$40,000 $48,000

$170,000 $204,000

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WHS grad Johnson a regular at first base

In the last 11 Webster University softball games, Katelyn Johnson has been standing at first base at some point in the contest.

Not because of a dropped third strike, a walk or an error. �e Wood-stock graduate and Webster Univer-sity junior has hit safely in the last 11 softball games. Four of those have come in the last week.

Johnson had her best game in the 8-7 loss to Green-ville College. She was 2-for-5 and scored a pair of runs. She had one hit in each of the other three games. In the lone win of the four games, a 12-11 victory over Greenville, John-son was 1-for-5, drove home two and scored once. She was 1-for-4 with a double in the 7-5 loss to Westmin-ster. She drove home two of Webster’s runs. She was 1-for-4 in the 11-4 loss to Westminster.

Johnson’s batting average is clos-ing in on the heralded .400 mark. At press time, she boasted a .388 bat-ting average. �e 19-game starter has made 67 trips to the plate. She has 26 hits. Of her hits, three are doubles, two are triples and one is a homer. She has scored 15 runs, driven home 11, walked five times and stolen two bases. Johnson’s on-base percentage is .432, while her slugging percent-age is .537. Defensively, she has a .949 fielding percentage. She has made 25 putouts, 12 assisted putouts and two errors. Webster is 5-13 overall and 2-4 in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Ath-letic Conference.

Ben Markinson (Woodstock North) helped the Monmouth College Fight-ing Scots take first at the Washing-ton University Invitational, which was held at Francis Field in St. Louis. Individually, Markinson took fifth in the 400-meter dash, finishing in

Sports

Dan ChamnessThe College Report

Cold, wet conditions mean Streaks have had most matches canceled

By Sandy KucharskiTHE INDEPENDENT

�e Woodstock High School boy’s tennis team has played only one match as of April 11, at home April 5 against conference opponent Gray-slake North. �e next three scheduled matches, April 6, 7 and 8, were can-celed due to the weather.

Temperatures in the 30s, snow, rain and high winds have plagued most of the spring sports this year, and ten-nis is no exception. �e playing sur-face needs to be dry to play or prac-tice. Wet conditions have caused the courts to sit empty for much of the last two weeks.

“We can’t practice when the courts are wet,” said Luke Klinefelter. “We go in the weight room and sometimes

inside for practice.”Klinefelter, a junior, has been play-

ing tennis since freshman year. He joined the team to follow in his brother Gabriel’s footsteps.

His doubles partner, Noah Robey, has also been on the tennis team since his freshman year. He said he went out for tennis because he always had an inter-est in it and was looking for a spring sport to balance out soccer in the fall.

Both players noted the team is young this year with a large number of freshman. Robey said the upper-classmen helped the incoming players early in the season, but now everyone is focusing on working on their spe-cific level of play.

Concerning the team’s opener, a 7-0 loss to the Grayslake Knights, Robey said, “It was kind of wake-up call for the rest of the season.”

�e Streaks began the season a little short on practices due to bad weather. Now as the matches are canceled and getting rescheduled between already existing dates, it creates a situation

where the team is playing back-to-back games with no rest or practice time in between.

Robey considered a hard confer-ence with some really good teams as one of the biggest challenges the Streaks face this year. He said team-mates who get along well and support each other are one of the team’s great-est strengths. Finishing in the top half of the conference with more wins than losses is the personal goal he set for himself.

�e next scheduled match will be 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at Crystal Lake Central High School.

Weather takes its toll on tennis season» BOYS TENNIS WHS

INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY WHITNEY RUPP

WHS senior Tim Larson dresses for the weather in the Blue Streaks’ April 5 home match against Grayslake North.

Please see College Report, Page 27

“We can’t practice when the courts are wet. We go in the weight room and sometimes inside for practice.”

- Luke Klinefelter, WHS tennis player

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By Liz StrohTHE INDEPENDENT

Varsity head coach Mike Golda knew the Woodstock High School girls soccer team's matchup against Jacobs High School would be a tough one.

“Jacobs is a 3A school crossover game for us," Golda said.

�e Blue Streaks managed to score two goals on the Golden Eagles, but it wasn't enough for host WHS, which fell 5-2 April 7. �e loss dropped the Streaks to 4-3 overall.

Jacobs scored three goals in the first half, enough to put the Golden Eagles in control of the game. For WHS, junior Jordyn Albrecht opened the scoring for the Streaks, assisted by senior Brecken Overly. Sophomore Autumn Overly scored the second goal for the Streaks, assisted by fresh-man Chantal Reynoso. Both goals came in the second half.

Senior goalkeeper Marissa Krueger made seven saves for the Streaks.

“We felt we settled our nerves and recomposed ourselves in the second

half,” Golda said.Earlier in the week, the Blue Streaks

picked up their third clean sheet of the season in the first game of the Round Lake Tournament against the North Chicago Warhawks. �e April 4 game ended with a decisive 11-0 score in favor of WHS.

Streaks freshman Emma Dorn recorded back-to-back hat tricks in the North Chicago game and in a previous conference game at home against Elgin's Westminster Christian March 22, which WHS won 6-0. Dorn has nine goals and two assists so far this season.

Anticipating a large jump in talent and in numbers this season, Golda and his staff teach possession-style soccer and stress the importance of playing as a full team and sharing the ball with everyone.

“�ere is an old saying in soccer: no one is faster than the ball. Indeed, that is true,” Golda commented. “We like to play keep-away, possibly wearing our opponent down mentally and physi-cally with our consistent control of the ebb and flow of the match.”

» GIRLS SOCCER WHS

Streaks emphasize possession on the pitch this season

�e team is looking forward to three days of training and film ses-sions in preparation for an April 14 matchup against Rockford's Jefferson High School and a weekend tourna-ment hosted by Genoa-Kingston High

School. “Getting ourselves ready mentally

and physically should be easy," Golda said. "We have a tremendous group of girls with quality leadership from top to bottom.”

INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY WHITNEY RUPP

Jordyn Albrecht shields the ball from a Jacobs defender at Emricson Park April 7. The Streaks lost 5-2.

THUNDER FALL IN WATERLOGGED GAME

INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY MICHELLE KRENGER

Woodstock North’s Daniela Miranda works the ball around a pair of Crystal Lake South defenders in wet conditions at home April 7. The Thunder lost 9-0.

WNHS BEATS R-B

INDEPENDENT PHOTO BY MICHELLE KRENGER

Woodstock North’s Danielle Chamberlain completes an out at

won 7-4.

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April 13-19, 2016COLLEGE REPORT(Continued from page 25)

50.51 seconds. He was also a part of the Fighting Scots’ 1,600-meter relay, which finished second in 3:27.60. Monmouth took first with 240 points. Lincoln College took second with 150 points.

Tim Semmen (Woodstock) opened his season by competing in two events at the Dingles Brueggen Open, which was hosted by St. Mary’s Uni-versity. Semmen was ninth in the 800-meter run. He finished in 2:08.52. �e Luther College senior was also a member of the Luther Norsemen 1,600-meter relay team, which fin-ished second in 3:39.79. Team scores were not kept.

Jon Walsh (Woodstock North) vaulted to a ninth-place finish at the Auburn University Tiger Classic. �e Southern Illinois University-Car-bondale vaulter recorded a height of 16 feet, 0.75 inches. �e outing was held at the Hutsell-Rosen Track in Auburn, Alabama. Team scores were not kept.

Brad Lorr (Woodstock), a Milwau-kee School of Engineering senior, competed in three events at the Cen-tre Invitational, which was held in Danville, Kentucky. He was 10th in the javelin, recording a toss of 134-8. He also competed in the 110-meter hurdles (16th, :18.93) and 400-meter hurdles (22nd, 1:08.73). MSOE took eighth with 43 points. Ohio Northern University took first with 166 points.

Maura Beattie (Woodstock), a Northern Illinois University runner, finished 12th in the 1,500-meter run at the Gibson Invitational, which was hosted by Indiana State University, sponsored by the Terre Haute Con-vention and Visitors Bureau and held at the Gibson Track and Field Com-plex. She finished the race in 4:50.19.

Northern Illinois took sixth with 67 points. Indiana State University took first with 124.5 points.

BaseballAustin Butts (Woodstock) earned

his first pitching victory of the year, against no defeats, as he was the pitcher of record in McHenry County College’s 13-3 victory over Harper College. In his four innings of work, he allowed only two hits. He fanned four and walked three. Butts and Eric Bell (Woodstock) helped MCC defeat Prairie State College 23-2. Butts was 1-for-2 with a double and a pair of walks. He scored three times and drove home a pair of runs. Bell walked four times, scored three runs and stole two bases. In the 5-4 loss to Elgin Community College, Bell was 1-for-3. MCC is 19-8 overall and 7-1 in the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference.

Jamie Huntley (Woodstock North) worked three innings against Knox College. �e Beloit College pitcher allowed four earned runs on eight hits. He fanned one and walked one. Huntley did not get a win or a save in the 16-7 win over Knox. Beloit is 11-5 overall.

Alex Ferguson (Woodstock) worked one inning as his college team, the University of Minnesota-Duluth, lost a 13-4 decision to Win-ona State University. Ferguson, who slipped to 1-2, allowed two earned runs on two hits. He fanned one and walked one. Minnesota-Duluth is 12-8 overall and 5-3 in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.

Mike Koscielniak (Marian Central Catholic) scored a run for Vassar Col-lege, downing Skidmore College 6-5 in 11 innings. �e Crystal Lake resi-dent has helped Vassar post a 9-9 mark thus far. �ey are 5-3 in the Lib-erty League.

Dan Chamness covers the college careers of Woodstock-area athletes.

WRESTLERS FIGHT FOR THE FOX

COURTESY PHOTO

Three high school seniors from Woodstock were chosen to compete in the 2016 Fight for the Fox wrestling tournament April 9. The dual recognizes outstanding senior wrestlers in McHenry County and Lake County. Wrestlers representing Woodstock are pictured, from left: Kevin Zange, 160 pounds, Woodstock High School; Nick Sund-berg, 182 pounds, WHS; and Randy Kline, 170 pounds, Woodstock North High School.

Girls soccer Woodstock North fell to Dundee-Crown

6-1 April 5. Annie Velasco scored the lone goal for the Thunder. Thunder goalkeeper Kristin Lemke had 12 saves.

Woodstock North was shut out by Crys-tal Lake South 9-0 April 7.

SoftballWoodstock North, the Thunder came out on top with a 7-4 win over Richmond-Bur-

a two-run triple, scoring Taeya Beard and Lulu Nicks. Senn reached base four times in the game for Woodstock North. She scored two runs and had two RBIs. Ellie Thurow got the win for Woodstock North. She allowed four runs over seven innings, struck out 11, walked three and scattered eight hits.

Woodstock North fell to McHenry 7-2 in seven innings April 8. The Thunder tied the game in the top of the third, but McHenry answered with a run in the bot-tom of the inning and added four more in the sixth. Chloe Vermett hit a home run for the Thunder.

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