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Women brought the quilting tradition to McHenry County when settling here with their families in the 1830s, building a rich culture of quilting through the centuries. Trends have come and gone, but quilting remains a popula
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Displaying items by tag: McHenry County Living
Monday, June 01 2009 00:00
Mary Ann Beebe Center: The Great Outdoors
The Mary Ann Beebe Center troop camp facility spans 295 acres near Harvard, and includes a protected wetlands area.
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Camps
Tuesday, February 09 2010 00:00
'A Stand-Out' on the IceFor 11-year-old Skyla Swain, it’s all about spinning, jumping and gliding her way across the ice, and someday, to the Olympics.
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Sports
Thursday, October 08 2009 00:00
Music to Our Ears
Marching and pep bands of McHenry County help kids reach musical excellence individually and as a group. The result of their hard work is enjoyed by spectators all over.
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Arts & Music
Monday, June 01 2009 00:00
Summer Reading Programs and Clubs
McHenry County libraries’ summer reading programs are packed with fun and prizes for all ages.
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Education
Tuesday, April 06 2010 00:00
A Tradition of Baseball Celebrates 50 Years
This April, the Crystal Lake Babe Ruth Baseball League celebrates a half-century of serving the youth of McHenry County — thanks in no small part to the early support of Frank Repp, former league president.
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Days Gone By
Monday, June 01 2009 00:00
A Day at the Beach
The story behind Crystal Lake’s Main Beach and The Gates includes colorful tales of corporate greed, gangsters and eccentric tycoons, but most importantly, a triumph for conservation and community.
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Days Gone By
Monday, June 01 2009 00:00
Model A's & Sock Hops
McHenry County residents remember what life was like as teenagers in the '30s, '40s and '50s, and share their high school memories while reflecting on simpler times.
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Days Gone By
Tuesday, December 08 2009 00:00
The Northern Illinois Fire Museum
The Northern Illinois Fire Museum preserves our local firefighting heritage, and plans to develop a more permanent home for visitors to enjoy.
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Days Gone By
Wednesday, October 07 2009 00:00
‘An Absolute Pearl’
Spring Grove long remained the largest fish hatchery in the United States due to its natural supply of pure spring water and its proximity to nearby lakes.
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Days Gone By
Monday, February 08 2010 00:00
When Mink Was King
Cary was once home to mink empire Northwood Fur Farm, a ‘magical place’ headed by community-minded entrepreneur Otto H. Grosse.
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Days Gone By
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