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etting that perfect tee shot and putt involves an understanding of awareness of movement.

And once the ball lands, it can take a keen eye to spot it. Now, try doing that bundled up in winter clothes, with snow on the ground.

Don’t bother. You’d have a snowball’s chance of being able to play, but that doesn’t mean you have to keep your clubs in the closet. If you’re itching to play some golf this winter, indoor golf facilities can help you chip away at that cabin fever and keep your skills sharp during the off months, alone or with friends. You can even take a trip around the world, thanks to state-of-the-art tech that lets you play Pebble Beach, St. Andrew’s or Bethpage Black.

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at PrairieView Golf Club 6734 N. German Church Road, Byron Bay reservations and more information: prairiefiregolf.com or call 815-2344653. More info at facebook.com/ prairiefiregolf

Will White of Byron drives off the tee in March at PrairieFire Golf and Grill.

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Maybe you’ve had one of “those days”: bad weather, slow golfers ahead of you on the course, the sun setting too soon, or maybe it’s just a day when you want to hit a few shots but don’t feel like walking the course.

PrairieView Golf Club’s PrairieFire simulator and restaurant opened in June 2020, and it’s a perfect place to have fun golfing year-round in a relaxed environment, in practically any kind of weather, day or night, all while enjoying food and drinks with friends.

Its eight heated hitting bays are equipped with Toptracer Range technology. The hitting bays allow golfers to send their shots flying in several game modes on virtual courses. Cameras track and trace the ball as it sails over the driving range. Each of the colored targets illuminate and blink when a ball lands on it.

The system tracks the balls with two cameras, one on each side, that triangulate the ball’s path, tracking, speed, spin, apex, curve, carry, total distance and more. Statistics are shown on a computer screen at each bay; the displays look similar to how televised golf programs break down shots by the pros, with graphics and statistics.

Kids can get in on the action, too, with Toptracer’s Go Fish game, where sea creatures can be captured by sending shots to targets on a screen. The game can be played individually or in teams of four golfers.

Each bay also has overhead heaters, fans, and fire pits for coldweather play, as well as lounge areas that allow for maximum comfort for larger groups. Hitting bays can be rented by the hour, even for a late-night game.

PrairieFire is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday (minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian after 10 p.m.).

Golfers and guests can watch the action from the indoor viewing areas right off of the driving bays at PrairieFire, or they can grab a seat outside to keep an eye on the action. Customers can also grab a drink or a bite to eat, and watch players’ progress on screens.

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Mason Fassler brings the club through for a shot in January 2021 at The Golf Room.

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If you’re looking for a spot where the focus is less on food and drink with your fun and more on the game, The Golf Room at Dixon’s Miller Golf Complex has an indoor TruGolf Vista 12 Pro golf simulator. The facility opened in January 2021.

The simulator offers play on hundreds of courses from around the world, with cameras used to figure out stats such as club head speed, ball trajectory and more. It can be programmed to play golf, practice or play games.

The facility also can be rented for special occasions.

The building is not staffed, so customers are on their own, but there is a tutorial on the park district’s website at dixonparkdistrict.com/the-golf-room, as well as instructions for entry inside the building. Enjoy snacks and a television while waiting to step up to the green.

When the weather’s nicer, Miller Golf Complex has a driving range, open from dawn to dusk, to help improve the first stroke.

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The Full Swing Golf Simulator at Kaddy’s (like the one shown here in a company publicity photo), uses high-speed cameras and high-tech tools to measure a player’s carry, clubhead speed, club path, backspin, launch angle, ball speed, and more. Players can also view a playback of their shots.

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Kaddy’s offers both a restaurant/bar and a trip to the world’s famous golf courses, all under one roof, with The Major Room. It’s the area’s latest entry into indoor golf, having opened in May. When you’re done playing at Pebble Beach, you can grab a pizza, or any of Kaddy’s other menu offerings, including 10-ounce burgers, wings, mac-and-cheese and various sandwiches on Texas toast for lunch or dinner.

Just off the dining area, The Major Room offers a top-line Full Swing simulator with a 120-inch screen and 50 famous golf courses to choose from. Simulators like this one can be found in top pros’ homes, such as Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth, so you’ll be in good company.

Winter leagues also are run on the simulator.

Also off from the dining area is The Clubhouse, which has two Golden Tee game machines for players who prefer arcade-like action, a dart board, a pool table, a bowling game and eight TVs, including a 180-inch screen.

You can top off your New York-style pizza with dessert: The Club Champion is a piece of vanilla cake with chocolate frosting in the middle, battered, deep-fried and covered with powered sugar, caramel, chocolate sauce and whipped cream.

The simulator is available during Kaddy’s regular business hours — 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Sunday — and by appointment Monday through Wednesday.

Above: The Full Swing Golf Simulator does double duty, offering both golf and hunting options. Below: The Clubhouse at Kaddy’s offers a place where customers can have a drink, watch a golf game on one of 8 TV’s — including this king-sized 180inch screen — and entertain themselves with two Golden Tee golf arcade-style games.

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By Cody Cutter Sauk Valley Media

hy should summer get all the glory when it comes to having a good time?

Yeah, we know: Fun in the sun and all that. But Old Man Winter has a few things up his sleeve too. There’s plenty to do outdoors even when there’s snow on the ground and a chill in the air. While it may be tempting to curl up and stay inside while you wait for the mercury to get a spring in its step, there’s a winter wonderland out there full of fun things to do, and many of them aren’t that far from Lake Carroll. On the following pages are eight great outdoor winter activities to enjoy in the area, so let’s warm up the car and hit the road!

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While getting in a game of traditional golf probably isn’t in the cards (but you can play inside; see story on page 4), disc golf is a little more suited to playing in the winter climes. The game has increased in popularity in recent years, and a growing number of cities have added courses. Heading out for a brisk walk amid the baskets not only gives you something to do, it’s good exercise, especially during the winter when we’re less active — just make sure your discs are bright and not white.

Here’s a list of courses within an hour’s drive from Lake Carroll; and even if you decide not to try your hand at a game this winter, keep the courses in mind when the weather gets nicer ...

Rock Falls has two 18-hole parks within a couple of miles from each other: Nims Park along the Hennepin Feeder Canal, 241 Ave. F; and Joshua Park, 3200 A St. More info: colomatownshipparkdistrict.com or 815-625-0272.

Sinnissippi Park, 1000 Sinnissippi Park

Chris Riley of Dixon tees off during a winter game at the Lowell Park disc golf course in February 2021, during the second annual Veterans For Vets disc golf tournament.

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Road in Sterling; 27 holes. More info: sterlingparks.org/disc-golf, 815-622-6200.

Krape Park, 1799 S. Park Blvd., Freeport; 18 holes. More info: freeportparkdistrict.org/ krape-park, 815-235-6114.

Point Rock Park, 198 S. Mill St., Mount Carroll; nine holes. More info: 815-244-4424.

Old Mill Park, 9621 Chicago Ave., Savanna; nine holes. More info: savanna-il.us/parkdistrict or 815-273-4487.

MillWheel Park, 100 E. Eighth St., Milledgeville; nine holes. More info: 815-855-3006.

Lowell Park, 2114 Lowell Park Road, north of Dixon; nine holes More info: dixonparkdistrict.com/disc-golf, 815-284-3306.

Kelly Park, 300 E. High St. in Morrison; nine holes. More info: morrisonil.org/parksrecreation, 815-772-7657.

Kiwanis Park, Fourth Street and 16th Avenue in Fulton; nine holes. More info: 815-589-2616.

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Even though renovation work continues at Lake Carroll’s ski hill, you can still hit the slopes; you just have to strap on the seatbelt before you strap on the skis. Until work on the hill is finished, enjoy this trio of resorts – each within 90 minutes of the lake.

Chestnut Mountain Resort, 8700 W. Chestnut Mountain Road, south of Galena, is the closest slope. In addition to challenging skiing, Chestnut Mountain also has a restaurant and lodging packages. Most of the 17 slopes at Chestnut are for intermediate and expert skiers, but there are a couple of smaller and easier hills for beginners. The net drop is 475 feet with 3,500 feet in all among its slopes. Find Chestnut Mountain Resort on Facebook, go to chestnutmtn. com or call 1-800-397-1320 for updated hours of operation and more information.

Sundown Mountain Resort, 16991 Asbury Road, is west of Dubuque, Iowa. It, like Chestnut Mountain, is located in the scenic Driftless Area and offers plenty of hills and eye-catching scenery. The mountain, at 475 feet, has 20 runs — eight

beginner, eight intermediate and four difficult slopes — as well as two freestyle terrain parks. Want to see how you stack up against others? Competitive Nastar racing opportunities are available on most Saturdays.

The lodge has a restaurant and a coffee shop. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday; check sundownmtn.com for special event times. Find it on Facebook, go to the website or call 563-556-6676 for more information.

Snowstar Winter Sports Park, 9500 126th St., west of Andalusia, is about 10 minutes west of the Quad Cities. The park has 14 ski and snowboard trails within 28 acres and a 262-foot slope, with one-quarter of the fun designated for beginning skiers, another one-quarter for advanced skiers, and the remaining half for intermediate triers.

Tubing, disc golf and zip line tours — including one up to 1,300 feet long — also are available. The lodge has two restaurants and a lounge. Snowstar is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and until 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Find it on Facebook, go to skisnowstar.com or call 309-798-2673 for more information.

Not sure what slopes are best suited for your skill level? Signs along the slopes at each park will help: green circles are beginner slopes, blue squares are intermediate hills, and black diamonds are for the most skilled.

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Ever wonder why it’s so much quieter when there’s lots of snow on the ground?

It’s science: According to the National Snow and Ice Data Center (nsidc.org), “when the ground has a thick layer of fresh, fluffy snow, sound waves are readily absorbed at the snow surface, dampening sound.” It can be so quiet, you could hear a pin drop — but good luck finding it in the snow. Larger parks nearby can take you away from hustle and bustle. Drive in, park, or stroll to a shelter and experience the peace and quiet.

Ward’s Grove Nature Preserve, 3528 S. Willow Road east of Stockton.

According to a state tourism website, Wards Grove is the considered “the best mound forest remaining in the Driftless Area.” It features 335 protected acres of woodlands with populations of sensitive plant and animal species. More info: 815-745-3302.

Oakdale Nature Preserve, South Cranes Grove Road south of Freeport; cross

country skiing and snowshoe rental in adult and youth sizes available for a nominal fee at the park district office, 1122 S. Burchard Ave. More info: 815-235-6114.

Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park, 854 N. Lake Road north of Lena; reopened in September after several park improvements over the past couple of years. More info: 815-369-4282.

Apple River Canyon State Park, 8763 E. Canyon Road, north of Stockton. This park (seen at left) near the Wisconsin border features limestone bluffs, deep ravines, springs, streams and abundant wildlife, More info: 815-745-3302.

Mississippi Palisades State Park, 16327A state Route 84, north of Savanna.

This 2,500-acre park overlooking the Mississippi River north of Savanna is a perfect spot for people of all ages who want to enjoy nature, whether it’s a leisurely stroll or a hearty hike, or maybe you just want to soak in the sights of nature’s handiwork. It’s also a good spot to spy some eagles, who usually feed at the river in January and February. More info: https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Parks/Pages/ MississippiPalisades.aspx 815-273-2731.

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Slip sliding away down hills is always a family favorite, and these days more options are available. You can bounce down a hill on a tube, zip down on a Rocket Sled, take a trip on a toboggan, or glide down on good old-fashioned snow sled.

Sure, going down is more fun than coming up, but that uphill battle is great exercise.

While any hill will work, some of the area parks — including the aforementioned Krape Park in Freeport, Sinnissippi Park in Sterling and Mississippi Palisades State Park — offer some slippery slopes worth a visit.

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Up until 3 years ago, semi-professional hockey had a home within an hour’s drive from Lake Carroll, but there’s still exciting action to be had a short drive away even after the days of the Monroe Blues.

The Freeport Park District reserves its ice rink at Read Park, 112 S. Burchard Ave., from 6 to 9 p.m. every Thursday for those who want to lace up the skates, slap the puck, and lead their team to victory. There’s no cost to play, but waivers need to be filled out before participation. Contact the park district at 815-235-6114 for more information.

Rather watch a game than play one? Head to Wisconsin to take in a high school hockey game and cheer on the Monroe High School Cheesemakers. The team is made up of students from Monroe, New Glarus and Pecatonica high schools in Wisconsin, as well as Warren High School in Jo Daviess County. Home games are played at Stateline Ice and Community Expo, 1632 Fourth Ave. West. Go to badgerconference. org/public/genie/77/school/13 for a schedule of games.

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When it gets cold enough, break out the blades and head to the ice rinks in Pearl City, Freeport or Dixon — or all three.

Pearl City’s skating area is at Joseph Westwood Park, 331 W. South St., and open when weather permits. Email pearlcitypark@gmail. com or find Pearl City Park District on Facebook.

Freeport’s rink is at Read Park, where you can skate the day away — and night (it features lighting) — any day, except after the hockey lovers take over on Thursday nights.

Dixon’s rink (seen at left) offers fun on the ice, and a place to warm up, too, in a climatecontrolled shed to help shake the shivers. Open when weather permits, the rink is at Page Park along the scenic Rock River. Go to dixonparkdistrict.com/sports/page-park-ice-rink or call 815-284-3306 for more information.

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Cheer on the athletes in the Illinois Special Olympic Games, which run from Feb. 1 to 3 at Chestnut Mountain Resort. The games, which include slalom and super slalom skiing and snowshoe dashes, attract more than 400 Special Olympic athletes from throughout the state who qualify during local regional events. Participants are helped by more than 150 coaches and 300 volunteers. Downtown Galena is host to the opening ceremony, which is also a great place to visit anytime of year. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the final schedule of events is subject to change. Go to soill.org for more information.

Still looking for things to do? You can find plenty right here in the pages of Lake Lifestyle. We’ve visited wineries, cheese shops, antique shops, and area towns. If you’ve got some past issues of lying around, flip through them. Or, go to shawlocal.com/sauk-valley/onlinenewspaper/ and scroll down to the digital bookshelf where you’ll find past issues of Lake Lifestyle. Here are just a few ideas from previous issues to help beat the winter boredom and blahs.

“A time gone buy,” Dec. 2021, page 12 — Take a winter road trip to area antique shops, where the past is a present.

A taste for something new — We’ve featured a number of area restaurants in Lake Lifestyle.

Whether you decide to visit one, or strike out on your own and discover other dining delights, winter is a good time to sit down to a hot meal that you don’t have to make yourself, and support local businesses in the process.

“Seeing the world through rosé-colored glasses,” July 2021, page 12 — Want a sip of wine this winter?

Check out this list of area wineries.

“Say cheeeese!”, May 2021, page 4 — Wine and cheese: a perfect pair. Learn more about area cheese shops in this roundup of dairy delights.

“Life in the fun lane,” April 2021, page 18 — How about some bowling in your spare time? A Mount Carroll bowling alley will happily roll out the welcome mat.

“Getting things back on track”, Feb. 2021, page 4 — Though the Ski Hill is closed for renovations, when the powder piles up, you can grab you snow tube and head to Lake Carroll’s Tube Hill, a 300-foot landscaped incline located adjacent to the Plumtree Lodge. (You can also read more about the Ski Club’s efforts to raise money for the ski area).

OK, so when winter comes you’d rather settle down for a long winter’s nap and not wake up until it’swarm outside.

We get it. The weather outside is frightful and inside it’s so delightful. So, if you’d rather not venture outside, here are few things to keep you occupied inside this winter.

Don’t want to play outside? Press “play” inside — Enjoy a movie marathon. What to watch? Check out the list of lake-related movies elsewhere in this issue.

Mix things up — Whether you crack open a cookbook, and scroll through the countless recipes online, winter time is a good time to try out some new recipes, or whip up some old favorites.

Move the needles — Try knitting. Make a scarf (you know, just in case you change your mind about going outside).

Spring cleaning in the winter — OK, now that you can’t be distracted by all the fun in the sun, it’s time to sort through all those boxes, organize some things, and toss out what you don’t need — or better yet, donate items to a local thrift shop or charity.

Clean out your e-mail — Do you really need every e-mail you’ve ever gotten? Delete, delete, delete! Then delete some more.

Host a craft-making party — Make jewelry, scrapbooks, or other crafty creations while catching up with friends.

Swapping sweets — Put together a cookie exchange. After all, what better time to crank up the oven and do some baking? Invite some friends over to see what’s on their cookie sheets.

The games people play — Have some friends and family over for game night. Who knows, you may end up playing a Monopoly game that’ll last all the way through summer. Think we’re kidding? Check out Hasbro’s Monopoly: Longest Game Ever. It’s a version of the classic game that’s designed to go on and on and on. Among the differences: There are more properties on the board, bankruptcy won't get you out of the game, and there’s only one die — no more doubles — And in order win you have to own every property on the board. The company promises it’ll be the “Longest ... Monopoly game ... ever” Give pieces a chance — Jigsaw puzzle sales exploded during the pandemic, but if you didn’t jump on the bandwagon, maybe now’s a good time to pick up a puzzle. Don’t want to go it alone? Invite some friends over for a puzzle party. Edge pieces first!

Don’t worry about Yogi and Boo-Boo — Have a picnic in the living room. Sure, it may sound silly, but why not? Pack a picnic basket, lay down a blanket and roast some hot dogs in the fireplace.

Got kids? Roll out the sleeping bags, or pitch a pup tent and let them camp out inside. Just have fun!

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By Cody Cutter | Sauk Valley Media

hat do you get a lake for its 50th anniversary?

The people planning Lake Carroll’s golden jubilee have found the perfect gift, and it’ll take lake residents a year to unwrap it — and what they’ll find inside will be a gift that keeps on giving: old traditions and new friends, and a celebration of what’s brought them together for the past half a century.

The lake’s 50th anniversary party already has started — when Plumtree Lodge hosted a New Year’s Eve bash Dec. 31 that kicked off a celebration of Lake Carroll’s 50 years as Illinois’ largest private lake community — but don’t worry if you’re late to the party; there’ll be a lot more chances to join in.

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Among the fun at Plumtree that night was a performance from local cover band Better Late Than Never, hors d’oeuvre and a champagne toast at midnight to raise a glass not only to 2022, but 1972, the year Lake Carroll opened its doors. The party kicked off a string of events scheduled to take place each month through the year, wrapping up with another clink of the glasses at midnight on Dec. 31, when party-goers will usher in another new year.

This celebration that’s been 50 years in the making wouldn’t have been possible without a hard-working team behind it all — a group that’s going the extra mile for this milestone.

Lake Carroll Marketing Manager Sara Ashby, Activities and Events Coordinator Kari Wolfe, and their anniversary planning committees are putting in plenty of hours to make sure that there’s no shortage of familyfriendly celebrations throughout the year for Lake Carroll’s 50th anniversary celebration.

Many members of the team have helped with oneoff special events in the past, but this is the first time any of them have tackled a year-long celebration.

“We talked with people who have worked on past events to find out what works and what doesn’t work,” Ashby said. “We also brought in some younger members for some fresh ideas.”

“We have a great team of people on our task force putting together these events. It’s fun to collaborate with them,” Wolfe said.

That the events will be fun is a given — the team is making sure of that — but they also want them to be an opportunity for the entire community to come together and get to know one another, a sort of year-long meet-and-greet.

“It’s really important for us to get more people out to our events to experience Lake Carroll and meet new people,” Wolfe said. “This is especially going to be a great year, with the new members that we’ve had, to get everyone together.”

With the community seeing more new residents in the past 20 months — due to varying reasons, the COVID-19 pandemic among them — knowing their neighbors can go a long way in assuring safety, security and peace of mind.

Wolfe knows what it’s like to meet new people. She’s been at Lake Carroll for less than a year, but since taking over as Activities and Events Coordinator and helping with the anniversary planning, she’s been able to meet a lot of long-time residents and greet plenty of new faces.

She hopes the rest of the lake residents will do the same.

“I hope to see more people coming out to the events,” Wolfe said. “I hope to see more people getting involved in Lake Carroll, coming together and growing as a community: new members coming in, and new members meeting older members.”

Several of the lake’s social clubs are also lending a hand, which not only brings more ideas to the table, but takes some of the pressure off the planning team.

Lake Carroll’s Women’s Club will have a Sweetheart Dance on Feb. 19, the Yacht Club will host “Robber’s Bingo” on March 19, and the Prairie Club is coordinating a community Clean-up Day on April 23, the day after Earth Day.

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Throughout the 50 years of Lake Carroll’s history, there are sure to be interesting stories and moments worth sharing, so let us help share them.

While celebrating Lake Carroll and the people who make it possible, we here at Lake Lifestyle would like to honor you by giving you a chance to share your memories and special moments of your time in the community.

Our goal is to have a story each month with a different theme that, we hope, is filled with interesting history and tales.

If you have any memories or photos, email them to me at ccutter@saukvalley.com — and don’t be shy: Your story can entertain, enlighten or even inspire others to share their story. While we welcome any and all stories, here are a few themes we’d like to put together ...

In February, we’d like to feature both winter memories of Lake Carroll, as well as any romantic tales you want to share that involve Lake Carroll. What was it like at the lake during the Blizzard of 1979, or the Groundhog Day blizzard of 2011, or the Super Bowl blizzard of 2015? How about your favorite ski hill memories? Did you and your loved one meet at the Lake? Were there any memorable weddings over the years? What’s your secret to a long and successful marriage?

(Deadline: Jan. 1) In March, residents start getting the itch to get their boats back in the water. What’s your biggest catch on the lake, and what’s the interesting story behind it? Or maybe there are some memorable moments from the monthly fishing tournaments you’d like to share? (Deadline: Feb. 1) In April, things will start to pick up at the golf course as the weather slowly but surely warms up. Got any great golf memories? Stories of holes-in-one? How about any tales from leagues, events, or championships? (Deadline: March 1) With May being the month that we celebrate Lake Carroll’s opening day, a story in that month’s magazine will feature historical items, interesting statistics and more.

Email your memories and any photos you would like to share with them to ccutter@saukvalley.com.

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A copy of the full schedule is available in the December 2021 issue of Lake Lifestyle, or in the current issue of the Lake Carroll Newspaper at golakecarroll.com/

“It’s nice that the clubs and committees have adopted their own events,” Ashby said.

“It’s really helping to separate some of the duties a little bit, and makes it easy to work with.

They’re planning them, we’re helping to fund them, and they’re doing the work. It’s a good working relationship between the clubs and committees, and it makes things go a lot smoother.”

History will be the theme of the celebrations in May, when Legacy Day honors the people who have made Lake Carroll successful throughout its half-century, along with a look back at what life was like in years past.

Legacy Day will be on May 14, with an open house in the Members Only Room at the Clubhouse. Comedy performances will be at Candlelight Inn later that night.

The Legacy Committee is devoted to making the community’s history come alive, and that’s involved plenty of digging through files, media and photo albums to tell the story of how Lake Carroll came to be, and how those memories and traditions continue to play a role in the community today.

Bringing the past and present together is important in bringing the people of Lake Carroll together.

“We have a lot of new members in the last 2 years, and usually a lot of the events have the same people over and over again,” Ashby said. “We’re hoping to expand and have more and more people come out and have new members get to know more and more people.”

Going into the summer months, the Fishing Club will have its annual Kids Fishing Derby on June 18, where kids can catch a fish, enjoy a cookout, play games and win prizes.

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That brings us to July, when things really start to pop.

Lake Carroll Fest aims to be the biggest event of the anniversary celebrations. Residents are invited to the parking lot in front of the Clubhouse, where the 3-day event will run from July 29-31, with live music, food, games, fireworks and a parade. The annual Big Cup Golf Scramble will take place on the 30th, open to members only.

National Night Out is Aug. 2, and residents and their families who either served in the military or are/were first responders will be honored. On Aug. 28, a car show and car parade rolls in, and just a few days later the annual Labor Day Bash will be put on by the Campground Social Club with food, music and a bonfire. Last year’s campfire saw the biggest turnout in many years, Wolfe said.

The National Night Out event and Lake Carroll Fest are both first-time events at the lake.

The fun continues into the fall: The Ski Club will host October Fest on Oct. 15 with beer, brats and live music; and a Turkey Trot Sara Ashby 5K and fun run-and-walk will loop around the lake Nov. 19.

Lake Carroll’s marketing As packed as that schedule sounds, more events are in the manager said working on anniversary preparations has works; information will come as the year progresses — but what’s helped the staff learn what been planned so far should keep the team busy and residents makes residents happy. happy.

“We’ve met so many new people, and that’s been real fun for us,” Ashby said. “It’s been helpful for our jobs, both overall and in planning stuff, because we get an idea of what everybody’s wanting and looking for out here, and what makes them happy.”

A year’s worth celebrations is a lot to put on, but you can help contribute to its success by becoming a sponsor for events. Contact Kari Wolfe, Lake Carroll’s Activities and Events Coordinator, at 815677-5937 or kwolfe@golakecarroll.com to sign up as a sponsor, and for more information on the yearlong celebration.

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So, if keeping warm is more delightful than being outside when the weather is frightful, why not find something to do inside, like watch a movie or two, or three, or make it a movie

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marathon. With DVD’s (for us old-schoolers) and downloads, the possibilities are endless. You can bring almost any movie from the silver screen to your flat screen.

Life lessons and love stories, drama and comedy, adventures that’ll fire up the imagination … they’ll keep you warm on a cold winter’s night. And if you’re looking for a theme, why not try one that’s close to

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On the following pages, we’ve picked out some films with lake themes that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat, have you rolling on the floor, or grabbing a tissue. So, pop the popcorn, dim the lights, press “play,” and enjoy!

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“The Lake House”

2006 — Starring Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock and Christopher Plummer; directed by Alejandro Agresti RATED PG

“A Month by the Lake”

1995 — Starring Vanessa Redgrave, Edward Fox and Uma Thurman; directed by John Irvin RATED PG

This timetwisting tale — a remake of the 2002 film South Korean film “Il Mare” — involves a couple living in the same lake house exchanging letters, even though they lived in the house 2 years apart. What transpires are exchanges that lead to a love story with a twist ending.

The scenery isn’t too far from Lake Carroll: The movie is set in Chicago, and many of the scenes will filmed there, at Maple Lake Forest Preserve in Willow Springs, as well as in Aurora and Riverside.

A tale from life in the late 1930s, a middle-aged British woman retreats to an Italian lake resort in an attempt to heal herself from the recent loss of her father.

While there, she meets a well-off bachelor, who is also a British military officer, and the two begin a romance. Meanwhile, a young American woman also arrives at the lake and starts to flirt with the officer. Who winds up winning his heart in the end? You’ll just have to watch and find out.

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LAUGHTER “Cheaper by the Dozen 2” 2005 — Starring Steve Martin, Eugene Levy, Bonnie Hunt, Tom Welling, Piper Perabo and Hilary Duff; directed by Adam Shankman RATED PG

The events in this sequel take place 2 years after “Cheaper by the Dozen.”

Taking part in their last family trip together, the Bakers vacation for Christmas at the fictional Lake Winnetka, only to find that their “rival family,” the Murtaughs, also made the lake their getaway. The two families engage in pranks and competitions for bragging rights, but find themselves coming together during an emergency to save one life and usher in a new one.

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“Grown Ups”

LIFE HOLIDAY HOCKEY

“On Golden Pond”

2010 —Starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Salma Hayek, Maria Bello and Maya Rudolph; directed by Dennis Dugan RATED PG-13

1981 — Starring Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda, Jane Fonda, Doug McKeon, Dabney Coleman and William Lanteau; directed by Mark Rydell RATED PG

Former junior high state basketball championship teammates reunite in their hometown for the funeral of their late coach.

It’s been 30 years since they’ve been together back home, and they meet up with their former foes from that championship game, who have a grudge to settle from way back when. As the adults deal with their own lives, they also have to deal with this new situation, and a rematch 30 years in the making. Most of the cast continues the adventure in the 2013 sequel, “Grown Ups 2.”

An elderly couple is vacationing at their longtime summer cottage when their daughter comes to visit. It’s the first time she has been back to the cottage in many years, and she hasn’t seen her father in just as long, but her son develops a close bond with his aging grandfather — quite the opposite from the estrangement between father and daughter. Henry Fonda earned his only Oscar award for the film; he died less than a year after its release. The film was remade 20 years later for a TV movie with the same title, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer.

“A Miracle on Christmas Lake”

2016 — Starring Kristian Wang, Anne Hawthorne, Jayson Therrien, Will Sasso NOT RATED

After his best friend Charlie dies on Christmas Eve, sixteenyear-old Bobby Whiteside ventures out onto the lake where they played countless games of winter hockey. When he shovels the ice he’s shocked to discover a perfectly groomed hockey rink that appears only at night and only when he’s there.

When a local construction company purchases the land for development, Bobby must join forces with his high school crush, rally the town, and play one last game on the ice — with an old friend.

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2012 — Starring Scottie Thompson, Jane Seymour, Sean Patrick Flanery, Ben Savage, Richard Moll, Mary Beth McDonough NOT RATED

“Kiss at Pine Lake”

“Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster ”

2012 — Barry Watson, Mia Kirshner, Matty Finochio, Victoria Bidewell, Brennan Elliott, Bill Engvall RATED TV-PG

2010 —Starring Robbie Amell, Hayley Kiyoko, Kate Melton, Nick Palatas, Ted McGinley, Richard Moll, Nichelle Nichols, Marion Ross RATED PG

In this Hallmark Channel movie, Luke and Zoe are two teens who almost share their first kiss at Camp Pine Lake before being interrupted. They’re reunited 15 years later when Luke, now a philanthropic entrepreneur, buys the lakeside camp only to find out it may get shut down due to safety violations.

Meanwhile, a firm wants to buy the land — and the point person assigned to convince Luke to sell?

Zoe. A flame rekindled, or doused, in the lake?

This madefor-TV film follows Scooby and the gang as they spend the summer working at Daphne’s uncle’s country club in Erie Point.

It’s smooth sailing — until (Zoinks! Jinkies!) the legendary lake monster shows his face, and Scoob and “those meddling kids” have to unravel the mystery.

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“Eden Lake”

Starring Kelly Reilly, Michael Fassbender and Jack O’Connell; directed by James Watkins RATED R

Two young lovers are on a getaway at a remote lake in the woods when their trip is upended by a gang of unruly youths. What was supposed to be a romantic weekend turns violent after they are ambushed by the gang.

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“Lake Mungo”

“Lake Placid”

2008 — Starring Talia Zucker and Martin Sharpe; directed by Joel Anderson RATED R

1999 — Starring Bill Pullman, Bridget Fonda, Oliver Platt, Brendan Gleeson, Betty White, Meredith Salenger, and Mariska Hargitay; directed by Steve Miner RATED R

Save this one for when you’re feeling brave. This mockumentarystyle film follows a family trying to cope with the death of their daughter who drowned while swimming in a lake, and the seemingly supernatural events they experience after it.

It takes twists and turns along the way as the family returns to Lake Mungo to solve a mystery and find closure.

Something dangerous is lurking in Lake Placid. Investigations start with a dead body from deep below the water, but after the creature shows itself to the team of hunters, they find they might be in over their heads. Can the terror be subdued peace return to the lake? The movie spawned five madefor-TV sequels. White’s role as Delores Bickerman, a “sweet old lady” who hides a deadly secret, was hailed by some critics as one of her best.

The waters run deep when it comes to lake movies. By one count — at movieflavor.com — there’s nearly 300 of them out there. The website lists 272 movies with “Lake” in the title, from Hollywood’s golden age to newer offerings. Go to movieflavor.com/word/lake? to see the list. Elsewhere, the Ranker website has a list of the “Best Movies with Lake in the Title.”

Go to ranker.com/list/the-best-movies-with-lake-in-the-title/reference to see the movies users voted as their favorite.

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e here at Lake Lifestyle have featured the occasional day trip in previous issues, and perhaps you’ve set aside some days to visit the many unique places that northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin and eastern Iowa have to offer.

Some of those trips focused on specific themes, such as specialty food shops and things to do in the fall, while others took you to places within an hour’s drive that you might not have been familiar with.

Whether you’re new to the lake or have lived here for a while, we encourage you to get to know more about the area by visiting the area’s sites and towns and enjoying what they have to offer.

This month, we’re back in the driver’s seat for a trip to Savanna, about 15 miles west of Lake Carroll. Savanna is a small town that’s big on things to do. In fact, there’s so much to see and do that the city was voted No. 1 among Best Small Towns for Adventure in a 2021 USA Today readers choice contest.

Carroll County’s largest city (pop. 2,900) bills itself as a “Sportsman’s paradise” and is also a prime destination for both motorists and motorcyclists, who enjoy the scenic ride there along the Mississippi River. Savanna is accessible from U.S. Route 52, and state Routes 64 and 84.

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The town was founded in 1828 by a group of workers from the lead mines in Galena, about 20 miles northwest; they chose a spot that had once been home to an Indian council house where neighboring tribe leaders met. The economic boost that came with being a river town helped Savanna grow with the flow.

The city began as a steamboat stop for runs between Galena and St. Louis and continued to grow as a logging and shipping port and railroad hub. Barges are still loaded along the city’s riverfront as they make their way down the Mississippi. Today, Savanna retains its old-town charm, with many of its century-plus buildings still standing. Many storefronts now are home to small mom-and-pop shops with clothes, antiques, and crafts, as well as its share of bars and restaurants where visitors can relax during their visit.

Among residents who have gone on to have some level of fame since growing up in town include astronaut Dale Gardner, for whom the bridge connecting Savanna and Sabula, Iowa, is named for; and Wayne King the “Waltz King,” whose music was heard on many radio and television shows during the 1940s and ’50s.

At exploresavanna.com, Mayor Chris Lain says “Savanna is ready for you to explore,” and with all it has to offer — food and drink, scenery and shopping, history and hiking, and more — there should be plenty to discover.

While the weather may be a little chilly right now, there are still things to see and places to go inside, and you can save the outdoor destinations for when it gets nicer outside.

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looking the Mississippi River north of Savanna is a perfect spot for people of all ages who want to enjoy nature, whether it’s a leisurely stroll or a hearty hike, or maybe you just want to soak in the sights of nature’s handiwork. Trees as far as the eyes can see create a see of green during spring and summer, and serve up splashes of vibrant color during the fall.

You can also take a hike along any of the 11 marked trails, which combine for 15 miles throughout the park. Trails on the north end of the park are wider 16327A state Route 84, Savanna and less strenuous than those on the south end.

815-273-2731 Some trails take hikers to the small limestone caves Online: dnr.illinois.gov/Parks/Pages/ below the landscape. For those who want a bit of MississippiPalisades adventure in their day, the park is one of the few in the Open: Dawn to dusk state that allows rock climbing. And if you want to make a night out your day trip, the park has more than 200 campsites where you can sleep under the stars. Site brochures can be picked up at the main park office near the front entrance off state Route 84. Leashed pets also are welcome.

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Park is located on the grounds where small mills used to be along the Plum River. The park has ball diamonds, tennis courts, a basketball court, playground equipment and picnic shelters. One of the shelters, Plum Pavilion, is built over a small creek and resembles a European-style home with screened-in walls and a view of the creek in two directions. Good at tossing footwear or flying discs? The park has a horseshoe court and disc golf course. You can also learn about local history through signs at the park, including one that tells the story of Plum River Falls, which powered saw, powder, grist, and flour mills at various times between 1836 and 1885; and an “honor roll” of prominent wrestling athletes who went through Savanna High School, a program that won six Class A state championships from 1974 to 1982.

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its second longest, the Mississippi meanders along Illinois’ western border and serves as key shipping channel for barges, which you can watch being loaded along the riverfront. The Mississippi has historically served as America’s east-west dividing line. On the eastern side, Marquette Park runs about a third of a mile along Savanna’s riverfront and offers boating, fishing and picnicking with a scenic view of the Mississippi River. North of town, boaters can enjoy the colors of fall as they take a leisurely trip past Mississippi Palisades State Park. Buffalo Lake, between the river and the park just north of town offers a prime spot for fishing, while a few miles south of town, you’ll find the area where the river reaches its widest point, 3 miles, between Iowa and Illinois. Bringing a boat? The Savanna Marina and the Island City Harbor in Sabula are a couple of places where you can park it.

color, has been converted into a rolling promotion for Savanna tourism — and Phone: 815-905-1227 its color is a far-cry from Online: csavanna.club/busits monochromatic school adventures and Facebook bus days. Part of the tourism business cSavanna, the bus has been hand-painted to celebrate Savanna and depicts scenes along the riverfront on one side and the back, and some interstellar wings on the other side that people can pose in front of. The bus has been refitted inside to store kayaks and water tubes and can transport passengers to the fun that awaits them on the river, or maybe make a turn into the much smaller Plum River that runs south and east of town.

SAVANNA IS THE NORTHERN STARTING POINT OF THE GREAT RIVER TRAIL that extends down to the Mississippi’s confluence with the Rock River near Rock

Island. In town, the trail begins at the northern end of Marquette Park near the Dale Gardner Bridge, and follows the river throughout much of town proper. Headed out of town, the trail runs along the swampy lakes along the river’s edges, where flora, fauna and frogs can be found on both sides. One interesting spot along the trail is the Eugene T. Flack Bridge, which carries the trail over the Canadian Pacific rail line. This bridge, named for its mayor from 1989-2005, has a fence surrounding it on three sides to keep people safe; however, it also is a prime train watching spot as it is parallel to the rail line’s intersection with the busy BNSF Aurora Sub line that goes from St. Paul to Chicago. So, if you’ve always wondered what’s in those open train cars, you can peer down and take a look.

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shrunk the big screen and brought films into our home, movie night 222 W. Main St. | 815-273-0174 ONLINE: savannatimestheater.com was a big deal, and Facebook OPEN: Show times are back when people 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday headed downtown to see the stars shine and 2 p.m. Sunday; check on the silver screen. online for special showMovie nights aren’t just a ings. memory in Savanna, where you can still grab a tub of popcorn, sip a soda and watch movie magic being made in this 1940’s-era theater.

The two-screen theater shares its name with the local weekly newspaper, and it’s the closest movie house to Lake Carroll. Tickets are $6 for adults, and $5 for ages 11 and younger and 65 and older.

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two-wheel drive GET YOUR MOTOR RUNNING AND HEAD OUT ON THE HIGHWAY to this prime biker destination. For a quarter-century,

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1030 Viaduct Road Poopy’s — owner Kevin Promenschenkel’s nickname — serves up 815-273-41087 food, drinks and acres of good times. It bills itself the “biggest ONLINE: poopys.com and Facebook biker destination in Illinois,” with outdoor entertainment and HOURS: Restaurant open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. activities that cater to both bikers and those who might not Thursday and Sunday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday own one. Some stop to eat and drink, others check out live and Saturday. Bar open from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m. entertainment, and others stroll through the gift shop for all Thursday through Sunday. Store open 11 things motorcycle and biker life. Check online for an up-toa.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. date event schedule. For many years, Poopy’s had its own Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. to tattoo parlor. It recently announced that Mystic Images Tattoos of 8 p.m. Sunday.

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from all walks of life, and from all over the world, who come to gather at the Iron Horse. The historical bar 314 Main St. | 815-273-2600 also has live music from local bands on most weekOnline: Facebook ends. There’s also a motorcycle museum at the OPEN: 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, Saturday back of the bar, featuring bikes from the early 1900s and Sunday. STORE OPEN from 11 a.m. to to the 1970s and lots of biker memorabilia. The Iron Horse also has its own wedding chapel on the second 8 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 9 a.m. floor; it’s a popular place for local bikers to get hitched to 8 p.m. Sunday. and celebrate a new life through their love of the open road.

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Havencrest is a celebration of man and wife’s love and their passion for opulence and elegance, when American aristocrats donned their finest evening wear to host soirees.

140 N. Fifth St. | 815-273-3900 ONLINE: havencrestcastle.com and Alan and Adrianne St. George’s labor of Facebook OPEN: May and October love turned one of Savanna’s weekends, check online for largest homes into updated tour hours Hazelcrest Castle. The home is an ode to a lavish lifestyle that lives on inside sculpted castle walls and beneath ceilings adorned with art.

Adrianne died in 2006, but Alan continues to work on it, living proof that love really is eternal. Simon and Frances Jane Greenleaf were the home’s original owners, and the St. Georges acquired it more than 40 years ago.

Alan’s skills as a sculptor and a painter are on display, with art that adorns walls and ceilings. Many rooms in the original part of the castle are decked out in traditional Victorian decor. Other rooms feature Chinese, Persian, Egyptian, and Indian themes, as well as a medieval hall, and a conservatory with Chicago-style architecture. Many of these rooms are open on the tours, the rest are behind closed doors as Alan continues to live in the historic home.

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Opened in 2011, the Savanna Museum and Cultural Center has 406 Main St. | 815-275-1958 three floors of ONLINE: savannamuseum.org and permanent and Facebook OPEN: Saturday and Sunday rotating displays from noon to 4 p.m. Memorial Day of exhibits on the through Labor Day city and its history, as well as artifacts from Savanna’s prominent citizens.

Collections of instruments and other music materials from “Waltz King” Wayne King are displayed, as well as medical supplies and tools from the collection of local World War I nurse Helen Scott Hay. Civil War history also is on display in a collection of mannequins and uniforms collected by local historian Gene Wright. Each display tells a unique story about soldiers who fought in the war. Savanna’s railroad history is here, too, displayed through artifacts an a 1,000-square-foot HO-model railroad track. There is much more to see, including artifacts from the now-closed Savanna Army Depot north of town.

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Lake Carroll Real Estate

Are you looking to enjoy the Lake Lifestyle?

The following pages will show you the properties available to you right now!

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PROPERTIES SOLD BY RE/MAX TOWN LAKE & COUNTRY IN 2021 CLOSED JULY 2021

CLOSED MARCH 2021

CLOSED NOVEMBER 2021

CLOSED MAY 2021

CLOSED APRIL 2021

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24-42 Carriage Hill Ct LIST PRICE $1,700,000

LIST PRICE $1,349,000

LIST PRICE $899,000

LIST PRICE $799,000

LIST PRICE $749,000

CLOSED FEBRUARY 2021

CLOSED MAY 2021

CLOSED NOVEMBER 2021

CLOSED APRIL 2021

CLOSED JUNE 2021

SOLD

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1-66 Captains Dr

4-36 Grandview

28-54 Southview

27-44 Ridgeview

23-44 Barrington

23-126 Lake Carroll Blvd 21-68 Lake Carroll Blvd LIST PRICE $469,000 LIST PRICE $379,900

17-183 Harborview

19-64 Edgewood

LIST PRICE $689,000

LIST PRICE $479,000

CLOSED MARCH 2021

CLOSED AUGUST 2021

CLOSED NOVEMBER 2021

CLOSED JULY 2021

CLOSED JUNE 2021

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3-411 Whitetail Circle LIST PRICE $319,000

LIST PRICE $299,000

LIST PRICE $299,000

LIST PRICE $279,000

LIST PRICE $276,000

CLOSED MAY 2021

CLOSED MARCH 2021

CLOSED MAY 2021

CLOSED SEPTEMBER 2021

CLOSED MAY 2021

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17-129R Lakeside LIST PRICE $254,900

3-376 Caribou Ct LIST PRICE $237,500

3-444 Deerfield LIST PRICE $280,000

24-31 Coachman LIST PRICE $219,900

19-33 Hidden Valley Drive LIST PRICE $229,000

CLOSED MAY 2021

CLOSED OCTOBER 2021

CLOSED JANUARY 2021

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1-131R Kidds Ct

15-7 Prairie Hill

LIST PRICE $229,000

1-193 Ahab Ct

4-23R Grandview

LIST PRICE $209,900

17-114 Hidden Cove

LIST PRICE $329,900

31-6 Medinah

5-165 Heathcliff

LIST PRICE $235,900

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WAYNE WILHELM Lake Carroll Office MANAGING BROKER 815-238-4541

GARY SHELLHAUSE Lake Carroll Office MANAGING BROKER 815-238-4368

CYNDY GRIFFIN Lake Carroll Office BROKER 815-238-7597

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PENDING GORGEOUS LAKE VIEWS FROM THIS BEAUTIFUL LOG HOME GLAMPING IN LAKE CARROLL!!!

OFFSHORE HOME AND WATER ACCESS ACROSS GREAT HOME ON 8.24 HIDDEN ACRES! WATERFRONT LOT INCLUDED (16-215)!!

THE STREET 28-1 LAKE CARROLL BLVD 16-159 STONEHEDGE DRIVE 13-112 QUAIL HOLLOW 24-12 HIDDEN RANCH DRIVE BEAUTIFUL EXPANSIVE COUNTRY VIEWS

• 4 BEDROOMS • 3 BATHS • 1 FIREPLACE • 2,387 SF • HUGE COVERED FRONT PORCH • PARTLY FINISHED LL..

MUCH AS BEEN ROUGHED IN & HAS HIGH CEILINGS • MOST ALL FURNITURE STAYS INCLUDING GRILL • 2.27 ACRES • 2 CAR GARAGE

$419,000

ACROSS THE STREET IS • 3 BEDROOMS PLUS 1 BONUS ROOM • INCLUDED (SEE WATERFRONT • 3 FULL BATHS LOTS AD)..W/ELECTRIC & • 2,048 SQ. FT. HUGE STONE PATIO • FULL FINISHED LOWER LEVEL • FURNISHINGS, PIERS, ETC. • FULL FRONT DECK NEGOTIABLE • 2 CAR GARAGE • THE WATERFRONT LOT JUST $649,000

• 3 BEDROOMS • 3 BATHS • OPEN CONCEPT • FAMILY ROOM • DECK • 3 CAR GARAGE

• 1 BEDROOM • 1 BATH • WATER ACCESS • 1060 SQ. FT. • OPEN CONCEPT ACROSS THE LIVING STREET • 3 SEASONS $299,000 PORCH • .84 ACRES

• SHED • PAVED DRIVE • BEING SOLD TURNKEY!

$289,000

3,758 SQ. FT. WATERFRONT HOME ON 2.4 ACRES!

21-50 MARINA COURT

• 5 BEDROOMS • 4 FULL BATHS • 3,758 SQ. FT. • FULLY FINISHED WALK OUT LOWER LEVEL • 3 SEASONS PORCH W/DECK • FINISHED LIVING

SPACE OVER GARAGE • 2 CAR GARAGE • FIRE PIT AT WATER’S EDGE • GENERATOR • DOCK STAYS

$575,000

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GOLFER’S DREAM ON SPACIOUS HOME AMAZING WATERFRONT LOT! BEAUTIFUL LAKE CARROLL GOLF COURSE

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ENDLESS LAKE VIEWS GENTLE SLOPE TO WATER’S EDGE

EXECUTIVE WATERFRONT RETREAT

PLENTY OF GREAT VIEWS ROOM TO ROAM

27-44 RIDGEVIEW DRIVE 23-126 LAKE CARROLL BLVD 26-63 BLACKWOOD COURT • 5 BEDROOMS • 2 1/2 BATHS • 4407 SQ. FT • 2 FIREPLACES • 4 SEASONS ROOM

• HUGE TREX DECK • 1.88 ACRES • 166’ WATERFRONTAGE

$899,000

• 4 BEDROOMS • 3 FULL BATHS • 3,590 SQ. FT. • OPEN CONCEPT MAIN LEVEL • FIREPLACE • HUGE FAMILY ROOM • SEPARATE OFFICE

ROOM • SCREEN PORCH • 3 CAR OVERSIZED GARAGE • DECK • NEW ROOF 2020 • 1.25 ACRES

$469,000

24-42 CARRIAGE HILL

• 6 BED • PATIO - GAZEBO • SHUFFLEBOARD COURT • 5.5 BATH • 1.41 ACRES • 177.45’ WATER FRONTAGE • 3335 SQ FT. WITH BOATHOUSE • SO MANY GREAT THINGS!!! $1,049,000 • 243’ WATERFRONT

• 1.23 ACRES

• BOAT HOUSE • 3 STALL GARAGE

$1,700,000

4-176R MISTY COURT

• 3 BEDROOMS • 2 FULL BATHS • OPEN CONCEPT MAIN LEVEL • FIREPLACE • 2410 SQ. FT. • SCREEN PORCH

• FULL FINISHED LOWER LEVEL • PATIO • FIRE PIT • 2 CAR GARAGE • .55 ACRES

$264,900

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STUNNING WATERFRONT RETREAT

GORGEOUS CUSTOM BUILT HOME BEST COUNTRY VIEWS

WELL MAINTAINED WATERFRONT HOME PANORAMIC LAKE VIEWS!

HOME NEWLY REMODELED GREENSPACE TO SIDE & BACK

HOME NEWLY REMODELED GREENSPACE TO SIDE & BACK

25-63 COTTAGE HILL COURT 24-82 RANCHWOOD COURT

• 5 BEDROOMS • 4 BATHS • OPEN CONCEPT • 3 FIREPLACES • 3,143 SQ. FT, • 2 CAR GARAGE • 1.72 ACRES

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$1,495,000

• 4 BEDROOMS • 4 BATHS • 3 FIREPLACES • 4223 SQ. FT. • ENDLESS EXTRAS! • LOWER LEVEL 70% FINISHED • 30% STORAGE!!

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• 4 BEDROOMS • 2 FULL BATHS • OPEN CONCEPT MAIN LEVEL • 1 FIREPLACE • BONUS STORAGE AREA • 2,232 SQ. FT.

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17-132R EDGEWATER DRIVE

• LARGE DECK…NEW ROOF • .40 ACRES • 79’ WATERFRONTAGE • OFFERED TURN KEY

• 5 BEDROOMS

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1-131R KIDDS COURT

• 3 BEDROOMS • 3 BATHS

• OPEN CONCEPT

• 4 BATHS

$314,900

• 1 FIREPLACE • 2,144 SQ. FT.

• 3+ OVERSIZED GARAGE • .52 ACRES

$299,000

LAKE CARROLL WATERFRONT LOTS FOR SALE

NEW LISTING

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16-215 Stonehedge Drive INCLUDED 5-207 Heathcliff Drive with HOME at 16-159 Stonehedge Drive $185,000 $649,000

PENDING 4-39 Grandview $169,900

21-51 Marina Court $154,900

25-60 Cottage Hill Ct. 17-54 Lakeview Circle 24-13 Hidden Ranch Drive $215,000 $175,000 PRICE REDUCED $175,000

4-105 Beachcomber $89,900

23-31 Berkshire Court $224,000

SOLD

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16-230 Stonehedge Drive $144,900

27-45 Ridgeview Drive $650,000

VIEW OUR AVAILABLE OFFSHORE LOTS, DEEDED SLIP LOTS, AND GOLF COURSE LOTS ON OUR WEBSITE AT FAWNRIDGEREALTY.COM

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26-67 NORWOOD DRIVE

28-47 CAMBRIDGE COURT

2-245 WESTCREST COURT

24-14 HIDDEN RANCH DRIVE

31-6 MEDINAH DRIVE

19-64 EDGEWOOD COURT

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5-90 CHADBOURNE DRIVE

4-180 MISTY COURT

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13-22 SPRING CREEK DRIVE

17-114 HIDDEN COVE COURT

4-34 GRANDVIEW DRIVE

30-10 BROOKSIDE DRIVE

3-411 WHITE TAIL CIRCLE

21-7 TIMBER SHORE DRIVE

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23-43 BARRINGTON COURT

24-41 CARRIAGE HILL COURT

17-165 LAKESIDE DRIVE

23-24 BROADVIEW DRIVE

23-96 BRIGHTON COURT 17-164 LAKESIDE DRIVE

19-46 HIDDEN VALLEY DRIVE 21-68 LAKE CARROLL BLVD 18-9 LAKE CARROLL BLVD

23-47 BARRINGTON COURT

HOMES SOLD BY FAWNRIDGE REALTY IN 2020 1-11 GRANDVIEW DRIVE 1-182 HOOKS COURT 1-48 CAPTAINS DRIVE 1-5 & 6 GRANDVIEW DRIVE 1-84 FARRAGUT LANE 1-96 FARRAGUT LANE 2-247R WESTCREST COURT 2-281R FOOTHILLS LANE 3-350 FAWN RIDGE DRIVE 3-358 FAWN RIDGE DRIVE 3-366 LAKE CARROLL BLVD 4-127 SUNSET COURT 4-231 SANDPEBBLE DRIVE 5-127 CHADBOURNE 5-164 HEATHCLIFF DRIVE 5-179 DEVONSHIRE COURT 5-208 HEATHCLIFF DRIVE

12-199 WILLOW COURT 16-270 LAKE CARROLL BLVD 16-276 FOX RUN COURT 17-141 EDGEWATER DRIVE 17-149 EDGEWATER DRIVE 17-165 LAKESIDE DRIVE 17-167 LAKESIDE DRIVE 17-168 LAKESIDE DRIVE 19-12 TIMBER RIDGE ROAD 19-22 HIDDEN VALLEY DRIVE 19-23 HIDDEN VALLEY DRIVE 19-52 MAPLEWOOD COURT 21-29 FOREST HILL DRIVE 21-3 TIMBER SHORE DRIVE 23-10 LAKE CARROLL BLVD 23-119 LAKE CARROLL BLVD 23-60 BROADVIEW DRIVE

24-18 HIDDEN RANCH DRIVE 24-60 SADDLEWOOD COURT 24-73 SADDLEWOOD DRIVE 25-47 COTTAGE HILL DRIVE 25-76 LAKE CARROLL BLVD 25-90 LAKE CARROLL BLVD 26-22 WESTWOOD DRIVE 26-51 NORWOOD DRIVE 26-58 BLACKWOOD COURT 27-15 SHADOW RIDGE ROAD 27-39 CONOVER COURT 27-40 RIDGEVIEW DRIVE 27-61 RIDGEVIEW DRIVE 31-13 MEDINAH DRIVE 31-7 MEDINAH DRIVE

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PENDING 21-51 MARINA COURT GREAT BUILDING LOT

* 2.99 Acres * Clear Topside * Deeded Boat Slip * Call Amy B.

* 94.34’ Shoreline * Wooded Stem * B-18 East Marina * $149,900

2871 W FOREST ROAD BEAUTIFUL PARK LIKE SETTING

* 6 Bedrooms * 4.5 Bathroom * 5544 Sq. Ft. * Call Amy B.

* 21.76 Acres * Wooded * Yellow Creek * $549,000

* 4 Bedrooms * 1.76 Acre Lot * 3.5 Baths * 2 Car Garage

* 3804 Sq. Ft. * Inground Pool * Call Aime Heldt * $284,900

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215 E PRAIRIE STREET RECENTLY UPDATED!

* 2 Bedrooms * 0.23 Acre Lot * 1 Bath * 1 Car Garage

* 1369 sq. ft. * Move-In Ready * Call Amy B. * $72,900

* 3 Bedrooms * 0.16 Acre Lot * 1 Bath * 1 Car Garage

* 1432 Sq. Ft. * Covered Porch * Call Margaret * $95,000

17344 W LANARK ROAD BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY SETTING!

* 3 Bedrooms * 11.72 Acres * 1.5 Baths * 2 Car Garage

* 1275 Sq. Ft. * 30’x45’ Outbuilding * Call Amy Barnes * $245,000

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4428 OTTER CREEK DRIVE GREAT RURAL SETTING!

540 HANABARGER STREET ONE LEVEL LIVING!

10361 BECKER ROAD ONE STORY COUNTRY HOME!

* 4 Bedrooms * 1.5 Baths * 1.5 Acres * Call Amy B

* 2092 sq. ft. * Large Rooms * ML Laundry * $94,900

* 3 Bedrooms * 0.25 Acre Lot * 2 Baths * 2 Car Garage

* 1450 sq. ft. * Corner Lot * Call Aime H. * $99,900

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* 1026 sq. ft. * Country Setting * Call Amy B. * $69,900

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16-276 FOX RUN COURT FANTASTIC FLOOR PLAN!

31-30 MEDINAH DRIVE LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!

19-66 EDGEWOOD COURT PEACEFUL, PRIVATE, PARADISE

* 4 BRs * 3 Baths * 2703 sq. ft. * Call Amy B.

* 0.85 Acre Lot * 4 Garage Stalls * Outdoor Fireplace * $299,999

* 3 BRs * 3 Baths * 2112 Sq. Ft. * Call Amy B.

* 1.03 Acre Lot * 2 Car Garage * Remodeled FR * $209,900

* 3 BRs * 2 Baths * Spacious Ranch * Call Margaret

* 1.33 Acres * 3+ Car Garage * Great Room * $284,750

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1-128 KIDD’S COURT CABIN IN THE WOODS!

17-11 WHITEWATER DRIVE CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION

31-7 MEDINAH DRIVE BEAUTIFUL 18TH GREEN LOCATION

* 3 BRs * 2 Baths * 1789 sq. ft. * Call Amy B.

* 0.80 Acre Lot * Greenway Adjacent * Recent Updates * $189,900

* 3 BRs * 3 Baths * 3000 Sq. Ft. * Call Margaret

* 0.58 Acre Lot * 2 Car Garage * Wooded Greenway * $249,900

GOLF COURSE

SOLD 31-45 WAKONDA DRIVE SPACIOUS GOLF COUSE HOME!

* 6 BRs * 4.5 Baths * 5103 Sq. Ft. * Call Margaret

* 1.15 Acre Lot * 3 Stall Garage * Sunroom * $434,900

* 3 BRs * 4 Baths * 4017 Sq. Ft. * Call Betty

* 1 Acre * Agent Owned * 4 Car Garage * $333,000

VACANT LOTS

WATERFRONT

COUNTRY VIEW $500

12-166 Rosewood Ln.

0.28 Acre

$149,900

21-51 Marina Ct

$3,900 $9,999 $1,500

12-245 Birchbark Ct 31-62 Wakonda Dr 12-94 Briarwood Dr

0.25 Acres 1.23 Acres 0.31 Acres

$1,000

12-107 Briarwood Dr

GOLF COURSE $1,500

1-38R Captains Dr

$19,900 $24,900

23-23 Broadview Dr 16-136 Stonehedge Dr

2.99 Acres

WOODED $2,000

0.51 Acres

$19,900

2-291R Park View Cr

1.36 Acres 0.90 Acres

$34,900

24-113 Lake Carroll Blvd.

DEED SLIP

0.37 Acres

13-102 Quail Hollow Dr 0.54 Acres 0.87 Acres

EQUESTRIAN 4.62 Acres

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TOM MILLER

Wishing Everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

MANAGING BROKER Cell: 815-297-4968

LakeCarrollTom@aeroinc.net

THANK YOU to our customers and clients!

www.MyLakeCarrollRealty.com OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!

COUNTRY VIEW

WATERFRONT

LOTS FOR SALE

SOLD

Country View • 28-72 • 24-122 Equestrian • 31-79 (DEEDED SLIP) • 31-9 (GOLF COURSE) • 17-200R

18-18 LAKE CARROLL BLVD $250,000 • 3 bedrooms • 2 bath 1596 sq ft • Built 1993

• 1.57 acres • 2 car detached garage • Very close to west marina

SOLD

5-109 TOPSAIL CT. $735,000 • 5 bedroom • 3 full baths • 3,019 sq ft

SOLD

24-37 RIDGEWOOD CT. SOLD

4-72 DRIFTWOOD CT. SOLD

26-11 WYNWOOD DR. SOLD

21-32 FOREST HILL DR.

SOLD

SOLD

5-122 SUNRISE CT. SOLD

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2-256 WESTCREST DR.

17-30 LAKE VIEW DR. SOLD

23-44 BARRINGTON CT.

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• 23-38 • 28-57 • 12-120 • 16-230 • 31-107 • 27-29 • 1-206 • 19-16 • 27-28 • WALNUT GROVE RD. • FELTS RD.

SOLD

SOLD

19-33 HIDDEN VALLEY DR.

Land Sales we participated in

SOLD

23-37 BROADVIEW DR.

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SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

17-159 LAKESIDE CT.

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• .40 acre • 65 ft of frontage • 2 car garage

31-20 MEDINAH DR.

17-185 HARBOR VIEW CT.

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5-121 CHADBOURNE DR. SOLD

20-16 FOX RUN DR. SOLD

4-23 GRANDVIEW DR. SOLD

17-132 EDGEWATER DR. SOLD

24-41 CARRIAGE HILL CT. SOLD

17-40 LAKE VIEW DR. SOLD

213 W PEARL ST.

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24565 2 4565 Z Zier i R Rd, d L Lanark k 815-493-6401

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