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In the northern Illinois region, many believe Christmas Kringles are a special holiday pastry, but the Kringles on display in downtown Antioch are a different type of Kringle. The Kringles in Antioch are large shadowboxes, which display a variety of holiday scenes, like oversized dollhouses or department store windows in major cities. About 6-feet tall, each box represents a complex scene with no detail left out. Each of these shadow boxes were lovingly created by artists who paid attention to every possible detail and all accented with precise details. The Kringles are a gift from Zion resident Dee Stratmoen, who along with her sister, created 27 of approximately 56 boxes. For several years, the boxes were displayed at an old lace factory in Zion, but as new tenants were found for the first floor, that space was no longer available. The boxes were looking for a new home where they could be properly displayed and enjoyed by all during the holiday season, and the Antioch Chamber of Commerce stepped in to find a place for them. With the help of volunteers, many of the boxes were brought to town. While not all of the giant boxes are on display, there are dozens waiting for your perusal. Although no one wants to see the Christmas holiday end, the box marked Dec. 26 deserves a special
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In the northern Illinois region, many believe Christmas Kringles are a special holiday pastry, but the Kringles on display in downtown Antioch are a different type of Kringle. The Kringles in Antioch are large shadowboxes, which display a variety of holiday scenes, like oversized dollhouses or department store windows in major cities. About 6-feet tall, each box represents a complex scene with no detail left out. Each of these shadow boxes were lovingly created by artists who paid attention to every possible detail and all accented with precise details. The Kringles are a gift from Zion resident Dee Stratmoen, who along with her sister, created 27 of approximately 56 boxes. For several years, the boxes were displayed at an old lace factory in Zion, but as new tenants were found for the first floor, that space was no longer available. The boxes were looking for a new home where they could be properly displayed and enjoyed by all during the holiday season, and the Antioch Chamber of Commerce stepped in to find a place for them. With the help of volunteers, many of the boxes were brought to town. While not all of the giant boxes are on display, there are dozens waiting for your perusal. Although no one wants to see the Christmas holiday end, the box marked Dec. 26 deserves a special
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The Antioch Township board unanimously voted to appoint Judy Davis as interim supervisor from Nov. 16 until Dec. 14. Davis is the senior trustee on the township board. At that time, the board plans to appoint someone to fill out the remaining three and a half years of Steve Smouse’s term. The board also voted to freeze the township levy as Smouse had intended. Trustee Peter Grant explained that the levy has been frozen since he came on board in 2013. The board then went into an executive session to discuss, as trustee Steve Turner said, “The procedures to find a new supervisor.” Grant objected and said, “This is not an employee situation, its an elected officials. This needs to be done in open, in public.” Grant was the only no vote to go into executive session, although he did go into the session. Turner said, “Do you know all the state laws we have to follow” I don’t. We need to find that out.” Township attorney Larry Clark was not present at the
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In the northern Illinois region, many believe Christmas Kringles are a special holiday pastry, but the Kringles on display in downtown Antioch are a different type of Kringle. The Kringles in Antioch are large shadowboxes, which display a variety of holiday scenes, like oversized dollhouses or department store windows in major cities. About 6-feet tall, each box represents a complex scene with no detail left out. Each of these shadow boxes were lovingly created by artists who paid attention to every possible detail and all accented with precise details. The Kringles are a gift from Zion resident Dee Stratmoen, who along with her sister, created 27 of approximately 56 boxes. For several years, the boxes were displayed at an old lace factory in Zion, but as new tenants were found for the first floor, that space was no longer available. The boxes were looking for a new home where they could be properly displayed and enjoyed by all during the holiday season, and the Antioch Chamber of Commerce stepped in to find a place for them. With the help of volunteers, many of the boxes were brought to town. While not all of the giant boxes are on display, there are dozens waiting for your perusal. Although no one wants to see the Christmas holiday end, the box marked Dec. 26 deserves a special
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In the northern Illinois region, many believe Christmas Kringles are a special holiday pastry, but the Kringles on display in downtown Antioch are a different type of Kringle. The Kringles in Antioch are large shadowboxes, which display a variety of holiday scenes, like oversized dollhouses or department store windows in major cities. About 6-feet tall, each box represents a complex scene with no detail left out. Each of these shadow boxes were lovingly created by artists who paid attention to every possible detail and all accented with precise details. The Kringles are a gift from Zion resident Dee Stratmoen, who along with her sister, created 27 of approximately 56 boxes. For several years, the boxes were displayed at an old lace factory in Zion, but as new tenants were found for the first floor, that space was no longer available. The boxes were looking for a new home where they could be properly displayed and enjoyed by all during the holiday season, and the Antioch Chamber of Commerce stepped in to find a place for them. With the help of volunteers, many of the boxes were brought to town. While not all of the giant boxes are on display, there are dozens waiting for your perusal. Although no one wants to see the Christmas holiday end, the box marked Dec. 26 deserves a special
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Front End Manager Aleksandra Gudelj holds one of the new toys donated to this year’s Marine and Marine Reserve Toys for Tots program at the Menard’s collection station, 369 E. Rt. 173 on Sunday, Nov 19. The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation assists the U. S. Marine Corps in providing a tangible sign of hope to economically disadvantaged children each year at Christmas. This assistance includes supporting the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program by raising funds to provide toys to supplement the collections of local Toys for Tots campaigns, to provide promotional and support material, and defray the costs of conducting annual Toys for Tots campaign. The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program collects new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distributes the toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. Toys for Tots prefers not to accept realistic looking weapons and gifts containing food. If donated, such items will not be distributed. Dropoff locations for Toys for Tots are scattered throughout Lake and McHenry counties in Illinois and Kenosha county in Wisconsin. The end of each location’s collection effort varies. For Toys for Tots dropoff locations in Lake County, Illinois visit the website https://great-lakes-il.toysfortots.org. For dropoff locations in McHenry County, Illinois, call 847-515-8875.
Holiday happenings Towns throughout northern Illinois will offer Christmas festivals and tree lighting ceremonies to kick off the holiday season. Different events through-
out Illinois include: • Illuminated Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25, at Millennium Park, 285 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake. • Holiday Parade and tree lighting will be at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25, in Downtown Lake Villa and Lehmann Park, 148 Cedar Ave.,
Lake Villa. • Christmas Tree Lighting Festival from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, at Horse Fair Park, 8105 Blivin St., Spring Grove. These events are free and for all ages. For more information, go to www.visitlakecounty.org.
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Antioch to host annual ‘Kookie Walk’
The annual “Kookie Walk” will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 1155 Hillside Ave., Antioch. The event is open to the public and a great way to have homemade cookies for the holidays. Guests are able to walk through the tables of cookies and choose which cookies they would like. All cookies were donated by fellow congregation members. Cookies are $5 a pound. For more information, visit www.antiochchamber. org.
To better address first-response to veteran homelessness and veterans in-need and in-crisis, Sheriff Mark Curran partnered with the Lake County Veteran’s Assistance Commission, the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, PADS Lake County, Midwest Veteran’s Closet and Medal of Honor Recipient Allen J. Lynch to ensure nobody is left behind. Earlier in 2017, Sheriff Curran invited newly appointed Lake County Veteran’s Assistance Commission Director Andrew Tangen to the Sheriff’s Office for an introduction and meeting. The leaders of both organizations had much in common to include law degrees; and as leaders of mission-focused, service-organizations – they discussed new ideas to address issues, which impact Lake County. One of the challenges for the Lake County Veteran’s Assistance Commission is providing crisis services after their normal-operating hours. While Lake County is fortunate to have the Veterans Affairs as a resource, many veterans and some first-responders don’t know how to access services for those in need, after hours. To better ensure crisis services are available to those in need, a plan was created for Lake County Sheriff’s Office employees. Select employees received awareness training on the issues of veteran homelessness and veterans “in crisis;” as well as transport, shelter and referral options for immediate assistance. Training was provided by Veterans
A holiday classic opens at Antioch’s PM&L Theatre, 877 Main St., on Friday, Dec. 1. The classic, Jean Shepherd’s “A Christmas Story” is an adapted by Philip Grecian, according to the a release. The theatrical presentation plans to run Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for three weekends with a final show on Dec. 17. Meanwhile, according to the release, the production illustrates Shepherd’s memoir growing up during the 1940s. The show meanwhile, features Mundelein’s Jeff Harding, who plays Ralph, the narrator. Harding tells the tale of 9-yearold Ralphie, who is played by Lindenhurst’s Tyler Weber. Playing Ralphie’s parents are
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Matthew Leptich of Trevor and Crystal Lake’s Holly Ann Sloan. “Based on the beloved motion picture, A Christmas Story is sure to become your holiday theatrical favorite,” the release states. Until the show closes on Dec. 17, A Christmas Story is scheduled for 8 p.m. every Friday, 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. every Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are available online at www.pmltheatre.com and are $15 for adults and $13 for seniors and students. To reserve your tickets directly through our box office, opening on November 20th, call 847-395-3055.
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Affairs staff, Director Andrew Tangen and Mr. Joel Williams from PADS Lake County. A majority of those who received the initial training served in the military. They returned to their respective Sheriff’s Office Divisions to train remaining Sheriff’s Office personnel. Thus, Sheriff Curran’s deputies and other employees will become Veteran Ambassadors for the commission and Veterans Affairs. Included in the plan is a ‘Police Referral Card’, which includes emergency contact numbers for the Veteran Affairs along with other resources. A shelter plan was also implemented. Director Andrew Tangen remarked, “As Lake County Sheriff’s personnel are deployed throughout the County 24/7, they are ideal for engaging in conversation, assessment and transport.” “Sheriff’s personnel with a yellow ribbon and blue shield affixed to their squad have the training and confidence to positively impact this issue and help those in need,” Sheriff Mark Curran said. In addition, Medal of Honor Recipient Lynch helped to create an emergency fund, to be accessed by Sheriff’s personnel should any of the above options fail. “It has been my experience that even the best plans can fail. With all of us working together, this team will not,” Lynch said. The policy and training for the Lake County Sheriff’s Veteran’s Ambassador Program went into effect in early October, the team was fully operational prior to Veterans Day.
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(Continued from front page) special meeting. The document, Illinois Open Meetings Facts, Frequently Asked questions for public bodies, many things are listed, but procedures, policies and state laws are not mentioned. A previous special meeting had been called for Tuesday, November 14, but it was cancelled. When Antioch Township clerk was asked why the meeting was cancelled, no answer was forthcoming. Grant stated previously that the meeting was not noticed properly for 48 hours prior. The meeting was noticed inside the township hall over the weekend when it was closed. The notice should have been posted on the outside of the front door. Davis will be bonded at about $24 million, as was former supervisor Smouse, for that month.
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Library organization offers two scholarships High school seniors graduating in 2018 who are pursuing a two or four-year degree can apply for the Friends of Lake Villa District Library Scholarship. Two $1,000 scholarships are available for qualifying seniors who attend any accredited college, university or vocational school. “The Friends of LVDL strongly believe in supporting our community,” said Friends President Ellen Wing. “What better way than to help a local student further their education?” Any current high school senior who resides in Lake Villa Township is eligible to
apply provided they have an acceptance or wait list letter from their school of choice and a verified, unweighted cumulative GPA or SAT score. Scholarship applications are available at ww.lvdl.org/friends and will be shared with local high school guidance counselors. All applications must be received by Monday, February 26, 2018. Selected finalists will be interviewed by the Friends Scholarship Committee in March. Scholarships will be presented to the two recipients at the April 19, 2018 Friends of LVDL meeting.
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Front End Manager Aleksandra Gudelj holds one of the new toys donated to this year’s Marine and Marine Reserve Toys for Tots program at the Menard’s collection station, 369 E. Rt. 173 on Sunday, Nov 19. The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation assists the U. S. Marine Corps in providing a tangible sign of hope to economically disadvantaged children each year at Christmas. This assistance includes supporting the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program by raising funds to provide toys to supplement the collections of local Toys for Tots campaigns, to provide promotional and support material, and defray the costs of conducting annual Toys for Tots campaign. The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program collects new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distributes the toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. Toys for Tots prefers not to accept realistic looking weapons and gifts containing food. If donated, such items will not be distributed. Dropoff locations for Toys for Tots are scattered throughout Lake and McHenry counties in Illinois and Kenosha county in Wisconsin. The end of each location’s collection effort varies. For Toys for Tots dropoff locations in Lake County, Illinois visit the website https://great-lakes-il. toysfortots.org. For dropoff locations in McHenry County, Illinois, call 847-5158875.
A holiday classic opens at Antioch’s PM&L Theatre, 877 Main St., on Friday, Dec. 1. The classic, Jean Shepherd’s “A Christmas Story” is an adapted by Philip Grecian, according to the a release. The theatrical presentation plans to run Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for three weekends with a final show on Dec. 17. Meanwhile, according to the release, the production illustrates Shepherd’s memoir growing up during the 1940s. The show meanwhile, features Mundelein’s Jeff Harding, who plays Ralph,
the narrator. Harding tells the tale of 9-year-old Ralphie, who is played by Lindenhurst’s Tyler Weber. Ralphie’s sole desire during the holiday is to get a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. All he ever hears in response is “You’ll shoot your eye out!” from his parents, teacher and even Santa. Playing Ralphie’s parents are Matthew Leptich of Trevor and Crystal Lake’s Holly Ann Sloan. “Based on the beloved motion picture, A Christmas Story is sure to become your holiday theatrical favorite,”
the release states. Until the show closes on Dec. 17, A Christmas Story is scheduled for 8 p.m. every Friday, 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. every Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are available online at www.pmltheatre.com and are $15 for adults and $13 for seniors and students. To reserve your tickets directly through our box office, opening on November 20th, call 847-395-3055. The box office is open Monday through Thursday, from 6-8 pm; Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon and one and a half hours before curtain on show dates.
Lake County Sheriff’s Office initiates veteran ambassador program
To better address first-response to veteran homelessness and veterans in-need and in-crisis, Sheriff Mark Curran partnered with the Lake County Veteran’s Assistance Commission, the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, PADS Lake County, Midwest Veteran’s Closet and Medal of Honor Recipient Allen J. Lynch to ensure nobody is left behind. Earlier in 2017, Sheriff Curran invited newly appointed Lake County Veteran’s Assistance Commission Director
Andrew Tangen to the Sheriff’s Office for an introduction and meeting. The leaders of both organizations had much in common to include law degrees; and as leaders of mission-focused, service-organizations – they discussed new ideas to address issues, which impact Lake County. One of the challenges for the Lake County Veteran’s Assistance Commission is providing crisis services after their normal-operating hours. While Lake County is fortunate to have the Veterans Af-
fairs as a resource, many veterans and some first-responders don’t know how to access services for those in need, after hours. To better ensure crisis services are available to those in need, a plan was created for Lake County Sheriff’s Office employees. Select employees received awareness training on the issues of veteran homelessness and veterans “in crisis;” as well as transport, shelter and referral options for immediate assistance. Training was provided by Veterans
Affairs staff, Director Andrew Tangen and Mr. Joel Williams from PADS Lake County. A majority of those who received the initial training served in the military. They returned to their respective Sheriff’s Office Divisions to train remaining Sheriff’s Office personnel. Thus, Sheriff Curran’s deputies and other employees will become Veteran Ambassadors for the commission and Veterans Affairs. Included in the plan is a ‘Police Referral Card’, which includes emergency contact
numbers for the Veteran Affairs along with other resources. A shelter plan was also implemented. Director Andrew Tangen remarked, “As Lake County Sheriff’s personnel are deployed throughout the County 24/7, they are ideal for engaging in conversation, assessment and transport.” “Sheriff’s personnel with a yellow ribbon and blue shield affixed to their squad have the training and confidence to positively impact this issue and help those in need,” Sheriff
Mark Curran said. In addition, Medal of Honor Recipient Lynch helped to create an emergency fund, to be accessed by Sheriff’s personnel should any of the above options fail. “It has been my experience that even the best plans can fail. With all of us working together, this team will not,” Lynch said. The policy and training for the Lake County Sheriff’s Veteran’s Ambassador Program went into effect in early October, the team was fully operational prior to Veterans Day.
Christmas events throughout northern Illinois Towns throughout northern Illinois will offer Christmas festivals and tree lighting ceremonies to kick off the holiday season. Different events throughout Illinois include: • Illuminated Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony at
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5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25, at Millennium Park, 285 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake. • Holiday Parade and tree lighting will be at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25, in Downtown Lake Villa and Lehmann Park, 148 Cedar Ave., Lake Villa.
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(Continued from front page) special meeting. The document, Illinois Open Meetings Facts, Frequently Asked questions for public bodies, many things are listed, but procedures, policies and state laws are not mentioned. A previous special meeting had been called for Tuesday, November 14, but it was cancelled. When Antioch Township clerk was asked why the meeting was cancelled, no answer was forthcoming. Grant stated previously that the meeting was not noticed properly for 48 hours prior. The meeting was noticed inside the township hall over the weekend when it was closed. The notice should have been posted on the outside of the front door. Davis will be bonded at about $24 million, as was former supervisor Smouse, for that month.
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Village of Spring Grove offers plenty to do in fall The following programs are offered through the Village of Spring Grove. For more information, go to www.springgrovevillage. com.
Dec. 27, and from Jan. 6, until Jan. 27. Helmets are provided and must be worn with long pants and leather boots with a heel or tennis shoes. The cost is $140 for residents and $160 for non-resIntro to Horsemanship People ages eight and old- idents. Registration begins er can learn all the basics of one week before each seshorsemanship skills includ- sion. ing safety, grooming, tacking and basic riding skills. Little Riders Students will learn to enter Children ages four to seva horse’s stall and lead the en will learn to become comhorse form its stall to the fortable with horses and be arena. They will also learn introduced to the basics of to tighten the girth and adjust riding and grooming. their stirrups, techniques to Sessions run for four properly mount a horse, the weeks and makeup lessons proper dismounting proce- are available for holidays dures and returning the horse falling in that timeframe along with family vacations, to its stall. Sessions run for four school events or any absence weeks and makeup lessons that would be known at the are available for holidays time of registration. Refalling in that timeframe scheduling lessons can only SUBMITTED PHOTO Hi-Liter along with family vacations, be done in person at the staschool events or any absence ble facility. that would be known at the Sessions are as follows: The two churches in Hebron, Hebron United Methodist and St. John’s Lutheran, worked together on a time of registration. Re- • From 5 to 5:30 p.m. on Winterwear Giveaway for the community. Coats, hats, gloves, and other items were collected and offered for scheduling lessons can only Wednesdays from Dec. 6, unanyone to take in November. They had over 150 coats to choose from and many children and adults were able be done in person at the sta- til Dec. 27, and from Jan. 10, to get warm clothes for the winter. From left: Gayle Mansfield, Shirlee Correll, Char Landers, Sandy Drevalas, until Jan. 31. ble facility. and Pat Peterson. • From 3:30 to 4 p.m. on Sessions are as follows: • From 4 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from Dec. 2, until from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays Dec. 23, and from Jan. 6, unfrom Dec. 5, until Dec. 26, til Jan. 27. and from Jan. 9, until Jan. 30. Helmets are provided and • From 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. must be worn with long pants and 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednes- and leather boots with a heel der Lake Food Pantry, 3506 ern Illinois will offer Christ- St., Spring Grove. Local food N. East Wonder Lake Road, mas festivals and tree light- These events are free and days from Dec. 6, until Dec. or tennis shoes. 23, and from Jan. 10, until The cost is $115 for resiWonder Lake, and FISH of ing ceremonies to kick off for all ages. pantries asking dents and $135 for non-res For more information, go Jan. 31. McHenry Food Pantry, 3515 the holiday season. for help during the N. Richmond Road, Johns- Different events through- to www.visitlakecounty.org. • From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. idents. Registration begins and from 4 to 5 p.m. on Sat- one week before each sesout Illinois include: burg. holiday season Donations are being ac- Donations can be done • Illuminated Parade and Jazz band to host urdays from Dec. 2, until sion. cepted at local food pantries online at www.wlfoodpan- Tree Lighting Ceremony at for families in need to have try.com or www.fishofm- 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25, coffee house Richmond-Burton a holiday dinner. Northern chenry.org or in person at Millennium Park, 285 E. The Community High School Illinois Food Bank offers during regular pantry hours. Grand Ave., Fox Lake. “Holiday Meal Boxes” that For more information, go • Holiday Parade and tree Jazz Band plans to present for Philip Coward’s “Private Lives” cost $16 each and contain to www.mchenrytownship. lighting will be at 5 p.m. on live music to the communi- Auditions Saturday, Nov. 25, in Downcom. King’s “See How They Run” and that’s all the confirmed ty on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7 all the fixings for a traditiontown Lake Villa and Leh- p.m. will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, suspicion she needs to stop al family meal so that area mann Park, 148 Cedar Ave., According to a Village of Nov. 26, and at 7 p.m. on the actress from cheating on low-income families can Christmas events Lake Villa. Spring Grove, the live music Monday, Nov. 27, at PM&L her husband, and start the enjoy a traditional holiday • Christmas Tree Lighting throughout presentation is a Jazz Coffee Theatre, 877 Main St., An- play on its way to being a dinner. Festival from 3:30 to 5:30 House, which is free for any- tioch. ridiculously hilarious farce. The two food pantries in p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, at Performances will be at Directed by James Behr, northern Illinois one to attend. McHenry Township doing the meal boxes are the Won- Towns throughout north- Horse Fair Park, 8105 Blivin The event, which is held “See How They Run” takes 8 p.m. on Fridays and Satat the school, will have place in a vicarage during urdays and at 2:30 p.m. on drinks and treats provided World War II where every- Sundays from Friday, Jan. one dressed like a vicar ex- 26, until Sunday, Feb. 11. by the Fine Arts Boosters. “Come and support RB’s cept the vicar. Former Amer- People who plan to audiFine Arts!” a Spring Grove ican actress Penelope Toop tion need to arrive to the aurelease states. “Enjoy live is married to the local vicar, dition a few minutes early to music by the RB Jazz Band who’s a bit stuffy. She inno- fill out an audition form. Aucently meets up with an old ditions will consist of cold with drinks and treats.” Although admission is friend who is in town on mil- reading from the script. Difree, donations of non-per- itary leave. Busybody, resi- rector Jim Behr is in search ishable food is encouraged, dent spinster and parishioner of six men and three women. and will go the local food Miss Skillon catches her per- For more information, forming a scene from Noel call 847-395-3433. pantry.
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her car with gas, according to the complaint. She said in a text message the previous night, Smith said he wanted the woman’s 37-year-old boyfriend “dead at all costs,” according to the complaint. The boyfriend said Smith also has sent him threatening messages, and, in the stairwell of the apartment where the man and woman live, the man’s name was cut into the drywall in multiple places, according to the complaint. Police found two knives in the exterior stairwell of the apartment and a sheath that fit one of he knives in the passenger seat of a vehicle at the end of the alley where Smith has been seen walking, according to the complaint.
Antioch Shell holds grand opening
By Gail Peckler-Dziki
CORRESPONDENT
Sam and Sehij Dharni had plenty to celebrate on Nov. 11 when they had the grand opening of their business along with Veterans Day. Right next to the table, where complimentary hotdogs and cake were served, was a table for donations that will purchase gift packages for veterans at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago. “We are working in cooperation with the Antioch VFW,” Sehij said. The Dharnis moved to Lindenhurst two months ago and the Antioch Shell is their first venture as small business owners. Both Joe Hamilton and Abby Aguilar worked at the Shell when it was under different management and both are very happy to be working there again. Sehij is pleased to have them there. “They have been extremely helpful and have taught us much.” Sehij said.
“As customers have been coming in they seem very pleased that the store is up and running again.” The Dharnis moved here after living in Maryland for nine years. “We have family in Michigan,” Sehij said. “Family is everything and it was hard when we couldn’t see family regularly. I am very close to my parents and my brother lives not too far away.” The move allows the Dharnis to see her brother and his wife and their two children more regularly. “We will be able to spend the holidays together now and we are happy to be in Antioch.” Their children, son Sahib and daughter Samreet love their new school in Lindenhurst. “There are many families with children in our new subdivision and they made friends right away,” Sehij said. To celebrate Veteran’s Day and the Grand Opening, gas prices were lowered to cost and the station was buzzing with traffic.
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Above: Sahib Dharni, Antioch village trustee Jay Jozwiak, Sehij, Sam and Samreet Dharni cut the red ribbon for the Nov. 11 Grand Opening and Veteran’s Day celebration at the Antioch Shell, located at 830 Main Street. Right: Samreet, Sehij, Sahib and Sam Dharni cut the celebration cake at the Nov. 11 Grand Opening of Antioch Shell. The Dharnis celebrated the Grand Opening and Veteran’s Day. Working with the Antioch VFW, contributions were collected for veteran holiday gift packages. Complimentary cake and hot dogs were offered to everyone who stopped by that day.
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Santa, his Frozen Friends and Elves wait for the children to come and visit.
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Street Festival Headquarters, where maps are available to lead a visitor’s way on a walking tour of the Dickens characters and Kringle boxes. The Chamber offers a tour guide to groups of 20 or more, but they must be arranged ahead of time. Call the Chamber to arrange a guide for your group. The Chamber can also arrange teas or luncheons for large groups. In addition to the Kringles and Dickens displays, don’t forget to stop and visit Santa. From the day after Thanksgiving until Dec. 22, Santa can be found in his favorite chair with his elves in attendance from 5:30pm to 8pm Monday through Friday. Bring your camera and take your own photos or have the elves take a photo for you. There is no charge to visit Santa on weekdays.
Weekends become an exciting time to visit Santa’s special Frozen Wonderland. Located in the Chamber office on Main Street, Santa has some special Frozen friends spend the time with him on the weekends. He has invited the Ice Queen and a reindeer to visit with him and you in this magical place. There is a charge of $5 for all to visit Santa’s Frozen kingdom and children leave with a special gift from Santa. During the holiday season, Antioch becomes a magical place transporting visitors from everyday life into the world of 19th century England and into the magical world of the scenic boxes. Join Santa and his friends from Frozen to complete the perfect day. Don’t forget the downtown shops also participate in the Christmas displays so stop in and see their Christmas decorations.
LOCATION: West side of town - watch for signs. Chuck is a very talented individual who could do or make almost anything. This is one of the largest tool auctions we may have ever conducted. Please observe parking restrictions. SPECIAL: 1966 economy Power King 12HP garden tractor in mint condition completely restored and parade ready. FROM HIS WORKSHOP: MatCo, Snap-On, Craftsman & other brands; impact tools; many wrench sets; chain binders & ratcheting hoists; Craftsman tap & die set; 5 1/2” vise; leather punch set; Delta 10” table saw; Puma 120 psi air comp; Craftsman bench drill press; 14” band saw; Eastwood 30” bending brake; #4231 Milwaukee electromagnetic drill press; bar clamps; Sargent automatic gas calorimeter; Miller welder; welding vise grips; tool chests; shop lights; 3 Snap-On tool chests & others; acetylene torch set w/tanks/cart/access; metal band saw; 10 nut & bolt multi dr. cabinets; reels of wire; NIB “Lithonia” 2-lamp strip lights; NIB “Quick Rail” stairs & posts; “Thumler’s” rock tumbler; a very large selection of hand/power tools & hardware; many box lots. HOUSEHOLD: Hoosier cabinet; white wicker settee & rocker; chests of drawers; mission style dbl bed; new indoor/outdoor bird houses; numerous Ertl banks; Mickey Mouse pocket watch & others; #6 Beehive stoneware; enamel black rim pans; ICRR, NYCS & CTN RR lanterns; set of WWI & II VHS tapes; canning jars & canning pots; oil lamps; china cabinet; stereo/speakers; quilts; Army uniform; plants; linens; Christmas decorations; manual typewriters; oak commode; pr. leather chairs w/hassocks; & MANY box lots. MISC.: 2 wheel RR dolly; 4x8’ trailer w/tilt; trailer ramps; trailer mover; lawn roller; 20HP Craftsman riding mower; Jacobson riding mower (not running); wheelbarrow; live traps; air tank; four metal storage cabinets; shelving units; 2 tall outdoor Rubbermaid storage cabinets; many garden tools; thatcher; yard art; lawn furniture & MORE.
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Local woman completes half marathon Emily Fideler first wheelchair participant in area event
By Daniel Schoettler CORRESPONDENT
There were 700 participants in the Discover Whitewater Series half marathon this year, and one of them left a special mark on the annual event. Emily Fideler, who lives in Fontana and is a student at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, was the lone wheelchair participant in the September event as she participated in her first half marathon. With assistance from her helpers Jeremy and Melissa Houtakker who pushed her as she sat in a specially designed athletic wheelchair in the event, Fideler, who has cerebral palsy, recorded a finish time of 2:22:11.06 in the race. “The experience was great. I loved the cheering and that kind of thing,” Fideler said. Fideler said she didn’t know what to expect from the half marathon because her experience revolved around doing triathlons in the past.
“It was pretty fun,” Fideler said. “It was well equipped for me and the racing chair plus it was beautiful day, so it was nice.” The unique thing about Fideler’s attempt at her first half marathon is that she had assistance from a group called My Team Triumph, and the chapter that teamed up with her was the Wisconsin chapter of the organization. My Team Triumph is a non-profit organization that takes disabled athletes, called captains, and partners them with non-disabled athletes, called angels. Then, the teams compete in road races and triathlons together. “The captains are somehow bound to a specialized racing chair, and the angels are pushing them,” My Team Triumph race manager Kristen Wold said. “If we’re in a triathlon, they are in a trailer and we’re pulling them with a bike or pulling them while they swim and they (the captain) are in a boat.” This wasn’t the first goaround for Fideler in a race type setting. She also par-
ticipated in the Lake Geneva Triathalon in September, again with the help of her angels. “We do whole swimming, running and biking parts,” Fideler said. “They are powered to be a part of marathons and triathlons.” Wold said the Discover Whitewater Series half marathon was Fideler’s furthest running race she has done to this point. Fideler said she would like to participate in other triathlons or marathons, particularly the Pleasant Prairie Triathlon, which is held in the Kenosha area. “I would love to get them (MyTeam Triumph) to be a part of that,” Fideler said, adding that because the course is flat, it would make it easier for the angels to push the captains. Fideler said she is open to participating in other marathons that My Team Triumph participates in and said she would definitely participate in the Discover Whitewater Series half marathon again. “I like the Whitewater one because I knew some people in the community,” she said. “It was fun.” Wold said that usually the team tries a race out and after the first year they conHouses/Town/ sider running the same one again. Condos “We try to see if the LYONS HOUSE FOR RENT: course is a suitable course,” 3 BD, 1 BA, hardwood floors, Wold said. “So hopefully fridge & range, new utilities, nice we’ll do it again.”
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Best Bargains, wholesale redistribution leader for years, is looking for a full time meat cutter to join our fast paced butcher team. Also available is a full time warehouse position. We are open to all levels of experience and qualifications. The most important attributes the candidate will have to possess are exceptional interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently in a fast paced environment and first and foremost, looking to join a long term dedicated team. For these qualifications we will offer you: 1. Competitive Salary 2. Investment Plan with Match 3. Opportunity to Join our Healthcare Plan 4. Paid Holidays 5. Ability to Join a Family Environment Please call Dave or Paul at 262-537-2639 or stop by and pick up an application. 6515 352nd Ave., New Munster (Wheatland), WI 53152 (Corner of Hwy 50 and County Hwy KD) Best Bargains is an equal opportunity employer.
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Kristen Perry, executive director shown holding a 5-week-old kitten, said once complete, the improved efficiency will keep the animals healthier and speed up the adoption availability for many of them. (At right) Small dogs are adopted from Lakeland Animal Shelter much quicker than large dogs. (Below) Lakeland Animal Shelter’s new building, which opened in 2016, is only partially finished and an additional $500,000 is needed to get all of the animals under one roof.
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Lakeland Animal Shelter seeks funds to finish new building here are a few things Lakeland Animal Shelter is never short of, cats and large dogs for instance. And while regular donations of supplies keep the operation running on a dayto-day basis, efforts to raise the funds needed to complete its “extreme shelter makeover” is also a priority. Three million dollars has already been raised and the new shelter opened in 2016. The front portion is finished and is housing cats and small dogs. But approximately 10,000 square feet still needs to be completed, which will cost roughly $500,000. Kristen Perry, the shelter’s executive director, said the goal is to have everyone – and everything – under one roof by January 2018. “Because of how much more efficient the new building is we’ve managed to keep up without having to add staff even though we’re operating in both buildings. Once it’s finished and everything is here, we’re hoping to cut costs even though we’ll have about three times as much space as we did,” Perry said. One way the efficiency will improve is through the HVAC units including cat suites that will feature individual, separate units where they can stay initially. “About 90 percent of the cats that
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come to us get an upper respiratory infection, which require medications and sometimes other meds and force feeding to get them through that process before they’re ready to be adopted,” Perry said. The shelter will also feature up-to-date, sterile surgical rooms to allow on-site surgeries, in part thanks to input from longtime shelter supporter and veterinarian Dr. Mona Hodkiewicz. “She’s been a huge support and donates her time. We’ve also had numerous vets that have said once we have the new surgery areas completed, they’ll be glad to help out,” Perry said. Another upgrade will include a large laundry room with industrialsized machines – an important addition, according to Perry, because every animal that comes into the shelter gets clean bedding and if they soil it, it’s changed out. More natural lighting, a larger cage system, a food prep room with a commercial dishwasher and a kitten nursery are also in the plans. “And we’ll have meet-n-greet rooms to allow people to spend time with an animal. The things we somewhat splurge on will help us house them more efficiently and in turn, make them ready for adoption sooner,” Perry said.
Cats, dogs and more Perry said Lakeland Animal Shelter generally has anywhere from 40 to 60 dogs available and 150 to 400 cats. “Prior to the new building, we worked with about 2,500 animals each year but now it’s about 3,300 and mainly cats, I think, because people think we have more room with the new building,” she said. The shelter accepts animals from all of Walworth County regardless of the animals’ condition, Perry said, and when space allows, it will make exceptions and take animals from beyond the county, particularly small dogs since they are adopted quickly. “People choose small dogs because they’re less intimidating and seem easier to handle but we have some great, large dogs available that would be a great addition to a family,” she said. The average stay at the shelter for small dogs is three weeks, for large dogs it’s four months and for cats, it’s about eight months, she said. While it’s common to think of dogs and cats at a shelter, Perry said they have numerous types of animals available at any given time. “We currently have a pot-bellied pig named Linus because he likes blankets. He was surrendered to us and, like I said, we take any animal,” she said. Lakeland is the only shelter in the county with an open intake policy, according to Perry. “We take animals in
any condition no matter how full we are,” Perry said, adding unless an animal is too sick to be treated or too aggressive to be suitable for adoption, the shelter is committed to giving it “as long as it takes to find the new home they deserve.”
How you can help
The volunteer program at the shelter has something for anyone interested in helping, whether it be hands-on working with the animals or hands off in other capacities, according to Perry. Volunteer opportunities include dog walking, cat room monitoring, animal-assisted therapy, fostering, fundraising and helping out at 9 Lives Boutique. 9 Lives Boutique, 835 Geneva St. in Lake Geneva, is a resale shop owned by the shelter and run by volunteers. It opened in 2007 and features a variety of donated merchandise including jewelry, furniture, designer clothing and housewares. Ceil Kowalski, of Delavan, volunteers at the animal shelter once a week. She said she likes cats and has two at home but her husband told her not to bring any more home. She said she enjoys sitting with the cats, interacting with them and feeding them treats. Financial donations can be made numerous ways including a onetime donation, memberships that offer varying levels beginning at $9 a month and include discounts on shelter gear and adoption fees, even aluminum cans, which can be dropped off at the shelter in bags. There is a grocery receipt rebate program at Sentry in Walworth, Richter’s in Burlington
and Twin Lakes, and Frank’s Piggly Wiggly in Elkhorn and East Troy. Customers turn in their receipts to Lakeland Animal Shelter to help the shelter receive 1 percent of the qualifying total. The shelter hosts four major fundraisers each year: Second Chances Charity Dinner, Shelter Scramble, Sip ‘n Purr, and Whisker Walk. The majority of the donations the shelter receives, Perry said, are from individuals including people requesting donations in lieu of gifts for birthdays, weddings and other special occasions. “A lot of kids are doing that, asking for donations for the shelter and then bringing them here. It’s really neat because it’s their idea and comes from their heart,” she said. Lakeland Animal Shelter is at 3615 State Road 67, Delavan and is open noon to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday. For more information call 262-723-1000, visit lakelandanimalshelter.org or follow Lakeland Animal Shelter on Facebook.
Wish list Lakeland Animal Shelter is always in need of the following supplies: • NylaBones • Dish soap • Fleece blankets • Stamps • Cat litter • Scotch Brite scrub • Kongs Current immediate needs at the shelter include: • Canned, dry cat food • Dry, non-red food dye cat and kitten food • Bleach • Martingale dog collars • Canned dog food • Scented liquid laundry soap
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Hillcrest Nursing Center Sharing the Spirit Decorate a Stocking for a Resident Pick-up a stocking for a $5.00 donation, add your own decorations and return your creation no later than December 15, 2017. You may also donate items to be used as stocking stuffers. Decorated stockings will be passed out randomly and are unavailable for return. Items that make great stuffers are, but not limited to: Gift cards, gift cards for facility beautician, cash, magazine or newspaper subscriptions, stamps, electric razors, small electronics, lip balm, deodorant, hand and body lotion, body spray for women and men, small 5x7 large print word-find books, sugar free or regular candy and cookies, snack packs, woman’s hair ties, brushes and combs, eye glass cases, slipper socks or white socks, tissue, 2018 calendars, men’s ball caps, picture frames (no glass). Other items of interest are costume jewelry, gloves and/or winter hats.
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