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Feel like a kid in a candy store again

DECEMBER 2021

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It just wouldn’t be a candy shop without a couple of kids’ bikes parked out front, pedaled there by some young candy-lovin’ connoisseurs eager to peruse the sweet treats at Sweetie Me.

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By Cody Cutter | Sauk Valley Media

o matter how old you are, you can still be a kid in a candy shop.

Ralph and Brittany Pehl, owners of Sweetie Me Candy and Gifts, are turning back time at their downtown candy shop in Lena, where they offer sweet and scrumptious treats – Necco wafers, Sky Bars, candy buttons and a whole lot more – begging to tempt that sweet tooth, and have the rest of them grinning from ear to ear.

In a sugar daze yet?

While kids love candy, the Pehls know that kids at heart enjoy stopping in their shop, too.

“Kids are so easily amused and you always get instant gratification from the kids, but when the adults walk around and say, ‘I had this when I was a kid,’ or, ‘I had this in my childhood,’ I think that’s the appeal we like to see and hear,” Ralph said. “That’s what makes it up. Even if they don’t buy anything, it’s entertaining for us.”

While they do carry some of the more mainstream candies, much of what customers will find in the bins and tables of treats can’t be found in many stores.

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“We want to have about 75 to 80 percent in stock of what you won’t find at Walmart, Target,” Brittany said. “We want to have a huge portion of items that you can’t find anywhere else.”

It was something old and something new that helped make Sweetie Me a candy cream come true in the village about 12 miles north of Lake Carroll. Ralph’s mother owned Pehl Trading, an antique dealer that was housed in the space that would later become Sweetie Me. When she downsized and moved out nearly 5 years ago, Ralph and Brittany jumped on the opportunity to realize their candy store dream. They gutted the interior, modernized it and remodeled it.

Before selling candy, Ralph was in the jewelry business. He made and sold pieces through the family store, and even made his and Brittany’s wedding bands.

“When we started with it, we stuck with our vision,” Ralph said. “It was difficult getting inventory at first, but we always wanted it to be a candy store. This is pretty much what it was from the beginning.”

Sweetie Me owners Ralph and Brittany Pehl, and employee Channing Vorwald (left) invite you to stop in and see what the shop has to offer. They guarantee you’ll find something to satisfy your sweet tooth, no matter your age. “When the adults are walking around, reminiscing and sharing stories, it just makes them happy remembering how the candies and the games make them feel nostalgic,” Brittany said. “It just brings back a whole moment, and they love it.”

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The Pehls say they’re children of the 1990s, and as such they try to get styles they liked when they were kids. There’s a candy theme for everything: tins of candies shaped in the style of a Super Nintendo controller, a cassette tape and even a magic 8-ball. Gag gifts can even be found on the mint shelves with tins of Middle Child Mints (“Put them in your mouth and forget about them”), Super Genius Mints (“86% good, 14% evil”), as well as other themes, some geared toward giving adults a chuckle.

“When the adults are walking around, reminiscing and sharing stories, it just makes them happy remembering how the candies and the games make them feel nostalgic from when they were younger,” Brittany said.

“It just brings back a whole moment, and they love it.”

Longtime candy manufacturers that have closed in recent years have had their recipes sold to other companies that wanted to revive them for another generation, such as candy buttons, Mary Janes, Black Cows and Necco Wafers.

Ralph loves researching and finding new things, and rediscovering old ones, too.

Bins of Tootsie Pops, Blow Pops, suckers, hard candies and chewy sweets await customers at Sweetie Me in downtown Lena.

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“My favorite thing is when people take one step in our store and they go, ‘Oh my!’ Or ‘Wow! I wasn’t expecting this,’” Ralph said. “For a small-town candy store, we really try to do our best. We try to give a selection that you can’t even find in bigger cities.”

Since kids are a big part of the customer base as well, the Pehls are active on the social media, such as TikTok, Instagram and Facebook, to stay on top of what’s popular these days.

“We get a lot of adults that come in here and start reminiscing over the old candies, and we like that,” Ralph said, but they also “added a lot of the novelty candies that seem to be really popular online with the kids these days.

We like to say that we have something for everyone.”

Need something to wash that candy down with?

The shop offers four blends of smoothies, including one with spinach, along with pineapple, banana and pineapple juice; four kinds of old-fashioned malts and six flavors of snow cones, all mixed up behind the counter by the Pehls, or Channing Vorwald, when she’s working.

“It makes me feel good knowing that this place makes people feel good,” Vorwald said. “It’s just fun all of the time. When I open a box of orders, it’s like Christmas.

It’s so exciting!”

Bob Ross: Public TV artist in residence to older folks, the mellow fellow with the ’fro in those internet memes to kids. Though his show went off the air more than 25 years ago, his legacy lives on in lines of candies such as Happy Little Tree Mints, Flavor Palettes and a Do It Yourself Gummy Kit to “paint” your own gummies.

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The smoothies can also have protein power added to them.

“All of our smoothies are frozen fruits with no added sugar,” Ralph said. “It’s our healthy alternative in here. They’re pretty good.”

Childhood nostalgia isn’t limited to candy: Popular childhood games of years gone by also grace Sweetie Me’s shelves, and a selection of Dr. Seuss books encourages readers to think all the thinks they can think.

With new items coming in constantly, and plenty of returning favorites, Sweetie Me is a shop that’ll have you coming back for more.

“We opened the candy store because we wanted some place to have fun,” Ralph said.

“We wanted to have a place that kids could enjoy, and it’s something that my wife and I always wanted because we would have killed for a place like this when we were kids.

“We like retro. We like nostalgia, and it’s something we wanted to bring. Something happy and fun.”

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By Cody Cutter | Sauk Valley Media

ome things never get old — like the joy of giving gifts, especially at Christmas. But some things do get old, and that’s when they can become the perfect gift — like an antique, something from days gone by that really does live up to the holiday hype of being a one-of-a-kind gift.

You can take someone on a trip down memory lane by buying them their favorite childhood toy. Or give them a conversation piece in the form of a curious curio. Maybe it’s an old kitchen gadget they never new existed but now they can’t live without. The possibilities are endless, and the hunt is half the fun. Antique stores are like a museum in a mom-and-pop shop, but unlike a museum, you can look and touch — and buy, too, all without the holiday hubbub of Black Friday crowds.

As an added bonus, when you stop at an antique shop, you’ll be giving the owner a gift too, by supporting local businesses.

So, if you want friends’ and family’s faces to light up like the bulbs on a Christmas tree, think about putting something from an area antique shop under that festive fir.

On the following pages you’ll find a roundup some area antique shops. If you’re looking to make a day out of your shopping trip, Galena is also home to several antique stores as well as other shops and destinations, and towns that are a bit more of a jaunt, like Sterling and Dixon, are home to shops as well.

Ready to explore? Let’s go ...

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ELEROY Cella’s Gifts and Antiques 7790 U.S. Route 20 Phone: 815-233-0146 Online: Facebook Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Located in tiny Eleroy (population 85), Celia’s specializes in gifts, antiques, primitives and a variety of home furnishings. Eleroy is also home to a couple of more small, rustic gift and food shops.

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Common Cents Resale 136 N. Main St. Phone: 563-583-5414 Online: commoncentseliz.com and Facebook Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Saturday and Sunday; noon to 5 p.m. Monday and Friday Along with pieces of vintage furniture and other antiques, the folks at Common Sense also work with whole estate buyouts and liquidation services.

Royal Oaks Antiques & Collectables 101 E. Spring St. Phone: 815-235-7870 Online: royaloaksantiques.com and on Facebook Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday More than 30 years of finds from near and far are waiting to find a new home.

Visit the 1950s room, check out the railroad memorabilia and soda shop collectables, toys, furniture and more.

Elizabeth’s Grand Antique Co. (above) 300 N. West St. Phone: 815-858-9477 Online: grandantiqueco.com and Facebook Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily From top to bottom, the former three-story school building — an antique itself, from 1889 — is filled with antiques, vintage goods, collectibles, home decor, handcrafted goods and more. The 28,000-square-foot antique mall is home to more than 170 vendors and 250 booths. It’s best to carve plenty of time out for this stop.

Shop On the Hill Antiques 504 S. Main St. Phone: 815-858-3815 Online: Facebook Open: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday Housed in an old two-story brick home at the edge of town, the Shop on the Hill has an array of antiques on the first floor, including local mementos.

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LANARK End of the Road Antiques 308 S.E. Lanark Ave. Phone: 815-493-6487 Online: Facebook Open: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily Seasonal displays are starting to pop up on the shelves at End of the Road.

Check them out along with several classic pieces and whimsical items to liven up your home.

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MOUNT CARROLL Heritage Market 107 W. Market St. Phone: 815-244-4054 Online: Facebook Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday From the vintage tins to decorate your kitchen to an array of artwork, the antiques and other merchandise at this shop present a colorful assortment of goods that are perfect for home decor and more. Seasonal decorations also are available.

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409 N. Main Phone: 815-238-7982 Online: Facebook Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday If you need a break as you shop through its vast collection, Riverview Antiques also has a back deck with plenty of spacious seating to enjoy some ice cream and take a gander at the outdoor view from a high hill.

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101 Railroad St. Phone: 815-369-9955 Online: lenamercantile.com and on Facebook Open: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday A variety of vintage goods can be found throughout this 40-vendor shop, named after what general stores used to be called many decades ago. From Amish hand-made baskets to rockers and custom-built chairs, there are plenty of treasures to discover. And if all the shopping has you hungry, visit the eatery, open for lunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and don’t forget a cup of fresh-roasted coffee.

116 W. Market St. Phone: 815-244-7875 Online: Facebook Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, other days by chance or appointment Shelves of old books grace the Mad Hatter’s Victorian library, and elsewhere there are plenty of antiques, automobilia, clothes, fabric, tea items and toys.

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Conover Square 201 N. Third St. Phone: 815-732-3950 Online: cityoforegon.org/category/ visitor-information/shopping/ conover/ and on Facebook Open: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday More than just merchandise, you’ll find a museum, food, a railroad club, art and much more in this former piano factory (below), which is also home to antiques.

Don’s Flamingo Palace

109 S. Third St. Phone: 779-861-3699 Online: ebay.com/str/flamingopalace (eBay store) and Facebook Open: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 2 p.m. Sunday If it’s mid-20th century retro items and plenty of color you’re looking for, Don’s has it. It also sells one-of-a-kind pieces and business memorabilia.

Just Antiques and Collectibles 1107 state Route 64 Phone: 815-761-1402 Online: justantiques.wixsite.com and Facebook Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday The building may look new, but much of what’s inside is a whole lot more vintage. The store specializes in oak and primitive furniture glassware, pottery, jewelry and toys.

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510 E. King St. Phone: 815-441-1263 Online: Facebook Open: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday Another regional antique haven carved out of a private home, Our House has clever and whimsical items, a great collection of antiques, and many handmade crafts.

3885 South Rock City Road Phone: 815-232-6993 Online: none Open: Call for store hours The store actually is located in the small railroad junction town of Evarts, a couple of miles south of U.S. 20 on Rock City Road east of Freeport. It has antique toys, furniture, linens, rugs, jewelry, books and more.

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The Christmas Cupboard 116 N. Franklin Ave. Phone: 815-440-7618 Online: Facebook Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday This seasonal shop is decked out with vintage nutcrackers and more holiday items, along with a wide range of antiques and home decor.

Trotter Antiques 117 W. Mason St. Phone: 815-946-2592 or 815-225-7319 Online: trotterantiques.com, trotteroffice@gmail.com Open: by appointment

Housed in an historic 1901 I.O.O.F. Lodge building downtown, Trotter’s is a place where one can discover what makes all of those items so decorative. The store specializes in large antiques such as furniture, clocks and chandeliers; and they also buy and sell antique stoves.

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Frank Fritz Finds 324 Main St. Phone: 815-273-2661 Online: none Open: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily Until recently, Fritz was one-half of the famous duo from the popular History Channel TV series “American Pickers.”

The store has an array of old and rustic items from his finds throughout the country, some likely picked from episodes of the series. After 11 seasons, Fritz is no longer on the show. Antique Archaeology, owned by Fritz’s former “American Pickers” co-star Mike Wolfe, is about a 90-minute drive from Lake Carroll in the small town of LeClaire, Iowa, along with several other antique shops. Go to antiquearchaeology. com for more information.

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401 Tisdel Ave. Phone: 815-291-3556 Online: Facebook Open: Call and check online for up-to-date hours Housed in a two-story brick home from 1856, there’s a lot of dusty treasures, vintage furniture, and home decor waiting to be discovered in this “closet.” (Note: Opening times and dates are subject to change. Contact the store for the most updated information).

Phone: 815-845-1011 Online: franklinstreetuniquesandantiques.com, Facebook and Instagram (@fsuniquesandantiques) Open: noon to 7 p.m.

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One of the region’s newest shops features items from long ago to the not-so-distant past, from old sewing machines to walkie talkies. Antiques are just one part of Franklin Street’s name; the other part: Uniques, such as pressed glass milk and vodka bottles which are melted and pressed in a local kiln.

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Cody Cutter the writer behind the write stuff in Lake Lifestyle, invites you to help us celebrate Lake Carroll’s 50th anniversary.

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hat was it like when you turned 50 years old?

If you haven’t reached that milestone yet, would you rather not think about it, or is 50 nifty?

For Lake Carroll, the time draws near — and the lake’s staff and residents are definitely looking forward to celebrating the lakeside community’s half-century mark in 2022. Already, plans have been made, events lined up and dates set.

A half-century. Sounds like long time, doesn’t it?

But time flies when you’re having fun, and residents have had a lot of fun in Illinois’ largest private lake community.

If you were around when Lake Carroll opened, do you remember turning your AM radio dial to WCFL when Larry Lujack left WLS, or wondering if Records really was John Landecker’s real name? Or for that matter, remember when AM radio used to rock?

The world looked a lot different back then — especially at Lake Carroll. In fact, there was a Carroll, but no lake; there was just several thousand acres of farmland in Carroll County.

If you stood in Lake Carroll today and stepped back in time, you’d find corn, countryside and cows on the land that would become home to the lakeside community. The land was at the edge of the driftless area made by Ice Age glaciers and provided sight lines that went for miles in each direction. That all changed in 1972, after land was carved out, reshaped and the lake created, and the first residents moved away from the hustle and bustle of the big city, or seized the opportunity to become the first denizens of a premier lakeside community. (If you want to get an idea of what things looked like, dig up a copy of the August 2021 issue of Lake Lifestyle and check out the article “Putting Lake Carroll on the map.”)

Many people have come and gone from Lake Carroll through the years, but current residents will get the chance to be part of something special when 2022 arrives. Turning 50 isn’t just a celebration of Lake Carroll, but a celebration of the people who

made it happen and keep it thriving.

Whether you live there or work there, whether you’re a longtime resident or new member, a club member or Clubhouse customer, a campground camper or a craft show vendor, the celebration of a half-century of moments wouldn’t be possible without you.

Simply put, you — the person reading this right now — are the reason for Lake Carroll’s success and longevity, whether your contribution is big or small; and it’s much more than just the dues and fees you pay as a member.

And what great people you are! I’ve come to know many residents over the past 2 years writing for this magazine, some of you on a first-name basis. It’s been wonderful getting to write about your talents, your interests, your golf game, and what you like and enjoy about this community. What a wonderful melting pot of people who tap into their uniqueness to come together as one community.

Lake Carroll has survived and thrived for 50 years, and there’s no doubt residents will be someday celebrate a century of life on the lake.

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The Lake Carroll staff and anniversary committees have already put together a host of events to celebrate the once-in-a-lake’s lifetime milestone — and we’re not talking just one big bash on the lake’s birthday, May 14, 1972; they’ve planned out a whole year of activities. The fun is going to last all year. Literally, from ball drop to ball drop.

Come celebrate

Hours before the 50th year kicks off, the first celebration will take place at Plumtree Lodge with a New Year’s Eve Bash.

Open tubing out on the hill will be from 6 to 9 p.m. if there’s enough snow on the ground, and the kids don’t have to stay awake until midnight to see a celebratory ball drop: They have their own celebration at 9 p.m.

Highlighting the entertainment is Better Late Than Never, a local cover band that’s also penned some original songs you might have heard on local radio. The band has played a wide genre of music for decades. They’ll kick off their set at 8 p.m.

Check out their newest song, “The Road Runs On,” about the aftermath of experiencing love and breakup at a young age.

Find the band on Facebook and YouTube.

Tickets are $25 for members 21 and older, $10 for those younger. The cost includes unlimited tubing, hors d’oeuvres, New Year’s novelty items, and a midnight champagne toast.

The lodge’s bar will be open from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Register on golakecarroll.com through the events calendar.

That’s just the start of the fun. 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 invites you to help make the community cleaner with a Clean Up Day on April 23 – the day after Earth Day. Legacy Day will be on the anniversary date, May 14, with an open house in the Members Only Room at the Clubhouse.

If you’ve ever been curious about Lake Carroll’s backstories, they’ll be shared during this event, and notable members will be honored and remembered. Later that night, comedy performances will take place at Candlelight Inn. The Fishing Club will have its annual Kids Fishing Derby on June 18, where youngsters can spend time with their families to catch a fish, cook out, enjoy games and win neat prizes.

Lake Carroll Fest will span 3 days, from July 29-31, with live music, food, games, fireworks and a parade. The Big Cup golf scramble also will take place.

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 a 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.

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 5K and fun run-and-walk will loop around the lake on Nov. 19.

And just like it began, so too will it end: with a ball drop.

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The lake will ring out 50 and ring in 51 on Dec. 31, with a New Year’s Eve Gala; put on your best formal wear and enjoy dueling pianos, food, and a champagne toast.

A year’s worth of celebrating is a lot to put on, and you can contribute to its success by becoming a sponsor for events.

Contact Kari Wolfe, Lake Carroll’s Activities and Events Coordinator, at 815-677-5937 or kwolfe@golakecarroll.com to sign up as a sponsor, and for more information on the yearlong celebration.

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In 50 years of being around, there are sure to be some 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 JANUARY, we’d like to feature winter memories of 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? (Deadline: Dec. 13) • IN FEBRUARY, we’ll open the platform to any romantic tales you want to share that involve Lake Carroll. 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.

Let’s make this 50th year one of Lake Carroll’s best! Enjoy the celebration.

Cody Cutter is a reporter for Lake Lifestyle, and, like Candlelight’s Chicken George, is a product of Sterling, Illinois. He can be reached at 815-632-2532 or ccutter@saukvalley.com. Follow him on Twitter @CodyCutter35.

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hen you fire up the grill for a sizzling steak or a juicy burger, or you snap a piece of jerky in half from Krogman Homegrown Meats, rest assured that what’s on your plate hasn’t strayed very far from Lake Carroll.

For more than a half-decade, the Krogmans have raised Duroc and large white hogs and Angus cattle, both grain-fed from local feed, on their farm between Shannon and Freeport.

The farm has evolved from old-fashioned technologies to the latest in livestock care. They even filled a small lagoon in and installed solar panels to source natural energy. But one thing hasn’t changed: a dedication to delicious cuts of meat.

The operation expanded more than a year ago to include a small store attached to the farmhouse.

Prior to that, they had sold their meat wholesale for 8 years, but when they expanded their business it did more than just open the doors to a store, it opened the doors to meeting new faces, and couple said it’s been a thrill to meet and — pun intended — chew the fat with customers.

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“We had been doing wholesale halves and quarters to people, and we kind of got to talking about how not everyone has a deep freezer, and not everyone has a family big enough to where they want a whole quarter,” Julia said. “It’s kind of a lot to buy all at once if you’ve never tried it. So we thought we’d try the retail end of it and reach out to local people who don’t have the exposure to farm-raised meats.”

Customers can also order meat at the farm’s website, krogmanhomegrownmeats.com.

Chad and Julia are relatively new to their land, but not to farming. They grew up on farms, and when they got married, one of their dreams was to have a farm of their own. The dream came true in 2015 when they purchased 7 acres with a two-story house, and buildings that needed a little TLC.

The Krogmans – Chad and Julia, and their children (from left) Hezekiah, Titus and Brayden – invite customers to come to their farm between Shannon and Freeport and check out the selection of fresh meat in their recently opened storefront.

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“It gave us the opportunity to start with pigs inside an older facility before we built our first hog barn,” Chad said. “Then we built our second hog barn this year. If we wanted to stay in business, we needed to upgrade.”

At any given time, there are between 10 to 15 head of cattle in a pen, as well as 400 to 800 pigs in two buildings. Chad tends to the farm in the morning, and Julia does the same in the afternoon. On top of it all, Chad also operates a hog-hauling business, and Julia homeschools their three young boys, Hezekiah, Titus and Brayden.”

“We feel blessed to work together, even if it’s not all day, every day, it’s at least somewhat,” Julia said. “The kids love to come out to the store and say ‘Hi’ to people, learn to count change, and things like that.”

Ribeyes and tenderloins are quite popular with customers, along with briskets and beef sticks. The sirloin top roast is another hot seller; instead of taking the tip and making it a tougher steak, it’s left as a roast, which customers like to smoke, Julia said. The tri-tip cut, available as a whole roast or in 4-ounce cuts, is one not found in many stores, but the Krogmans have it: It’s a triangular-shaped top notch cut of meat that is juicy, tender and versatile with a rich beef flavor great for grilling steaks.

“It’s not a common cut and it’s hard to find,” Julia said. “It’s one that people like. It’s the tip of the sirloin and can either be cut into steaks or left as a roast, and a lot of people smoke it.”

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Also available are sliced deli meats, brats, bacon and breakfast sausages that have “an old-fashioned sausage taste to it,” Julia said, “A real classic flavor.”

“We’ve met people from lawyers to marketing professionals to grandpas and grandmas who remember farm-raised meat that they haven’t had it in a long time,” Julia said. “Some are from the suburbs or even downtown Chicago, and some of them live right out here. It’s been interesting seeing a whole spectrum of people.”

“It’s been a good way to know people since we’re not from the community,” Chad added. “It’s a good way to get to know and interact with them.”

Even when the meat is processed, it doesn’t stray far from the farm. It never even leaves Stephenson County as it heads to AJ’s Lena Maid Meats in Lena, aged for 14 days before being cut, and then sent back to the Krogmans’ freezers for sale.

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Titus, seen here standing next to the family’s initials near the hog pen, and his siblings do their part to help the family farm turn out tender cuts of meat. Julie and Chad said the kids are great around the cattle and hogs, which helps reduce the animals’ stress. “There have been several studies that have shown the more tame the animal is, the more tender the meat is,” Julie said. In the inset at right, Julie keeps an eye on the cattle.

Even the kids play a role in making the meat top notch.

Julie and Chad said they’re great around the cattle and hogs, which can help reduce the animals’ stress.

“They love to feed the cattle, help unload the skid loader, and help tame the animals,” Julia said. “We’re literally tenderizing our beef.

There have been several studies that have shown the more tame the animal is, the more tender the meat is. You can picture one of the boys petting a steer, and, yeah, we’re literally tenderizing our animals.”

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“I enjoy the lifestyle, having the space for the kids to run, and there’s always something to do,” Chad said.

“We recently took a trip, and we were only gone for a day, but I just really missed the care for the animals. You just get in a routine and enjoy taking care of them, and the rewards that come with that.”

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They sawed and sewed,paintedand peddled, cooked and crafted – then they brought their talents to the table for a craft show

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here’s a lot of creativity in Lake Carroll, and the community’s farmers markets and craft shows give people a chance to tap into their talents while giving shoppers a place where they can pick up some homegrown and handmade gifts. The markets also let people catch up with old friend and meet new neighbors.

The Lake Carroll Women’s Club hosted a craft fair Nov. 6 at the Clubhouse where vendors set up tables and invited people to stop and shop.

Several offered holiday-themed items just in time for Christmas, while others cleared out their remaining fall merchandise.

Some had items whipped up in their workshop or cooked up in their kitchen. Some brought some familiar favorites while others tried out something new.

Jewelry, home and outdoor decor, quilts, artificial flower arrangements, health and beauty products, the show had a little something for everyone.

The Women’s Club also held a bake sale, and filled the tables with delicious dishes and filled the air with savory scents during the 5-hour event.

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Craft show attendees got a chance to meet Lake Carroll author Judith Schmidt, who has written a pair of children’s books, “Let’s Go-Around in Alpha-Bug Town,” and “No Pets Allowed.”

Schmidt was on hand to sign books.

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Below: Lindsey Meinsma of James and Jojo Creations makes wood signs with quotable and clever sayings on them.

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$419,900

SOLD

PRIVACY GALORE PARKLIKE SETTING

ENDLESS LAKE VIEWS GENTLE SLOPE TO WATER’S EDGE

EXECUTIVE WATERFRONT RETREAT

23-24 BROADVIEW DRIVE

• 3 BEDROOMS

• BONUS ROOM • 3 FULL BATHS • 2 FIREPLACES

• LL SCREEN PORCH • DECK • 2 CAR GARAGE • 2.30 ACRES

26-63 BLACKWOOD COURT

24-42 CARRIAGE HILL

$299,000

• 2,031 SQ. FT.

• 5 BEDROOMS • 3 1/2 BATHS • OPEN CONCEPT MAIN LEVEL • BREAKFAST ROOM • MOST FURNISHINGS INCLUDED • MULTIPLE DECKS

• 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

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

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.

17-132R EDGEWATER DRIVE

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

• 5 BEDROOMS

$494,000

• 2407 SQ. FT

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1-131R KIDDS COURT

• 3 BEDROOMS • 3 BATHS

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• 1 FIREPLACE • 2,144 SQ. FT.

• 3+ OVERSIZED GARAGE • .52 ACRES

$299,000

LAKE CARROLL WATERFRONT LOTS FOR SALE

SOLD

NEW LISTING 5-207 Heathcliff Drive $185,000

4-105 Beachcomber $89,900

23-31 31 Berkshire Court $224,000

PENDING

SOLD

17-54 Lakeview Circle $175,000

16-230 Stonehedge Drive $144,900

PENDING 4-39 Grandview $169,900

24-13 Hidden Ranch Drive PRICE REDUCED $175,000

21-51 Marina Court $154,900

25-60 Cottage Hill Ct. $215,000

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

SOLD

SOLD

26-67 NORWOOD DRIVE 28-47 CAMBRIDGE COURT

SOLD

SOLD

4-180 MISTY COURT 19-46 HIDDEN VALLEY DRIVE

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

2-245 WESTCREST COURT

24-14 HIDDEN RANCH DRIVE

31-6 MEDINAH DRIVE

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

21-68 LAKE CARROLL BLVD

18-9 LAKE CARROLL BLVD

23-47 BARRINGTON COURT

SOLD

SOLD

19-64 EDGEWOOD COURT 5-90 CHADBOURNE DRIVE

SOLD

SOLD

13-22 SPRING CREEK DRIVE 17-114 HIDDEN COVE COURT

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD 4-34 GRANDVIEW DRIVE

30-10 BROOKSIDE DRIVE

3-411 WHITE TAIL CIRCLE

21-7 TIMBER SHORE DRIVE

23-96 BRIGHTON COURT

17-164 LAKESIDE DRIVE

23-43 BARRINGTON COURT

24-41 CARRIAGE HILL 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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Amy Barnes Designated Managing Broker 815-238-8360

WWW.BARNESREALTYINC.COM 866-493-2300

WATERFRONT

FREEPORT

SHANNON

21-51 MARINA COURT GREAT BUILDING LOT

2871 W FOREST ROAD BEAUTIFUL PARK LIKE SETTING

209 E COUNTRYSIDE DRIVE SUBDIVISION SETTING

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

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

LANARK

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

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

LANARK

REDUCED PRICE 125 N HIGH STREET NICELY UPDATED!

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

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

215 E PRAIRIE STREET RECENTLY UPDATED!

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

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

* 3804 Sq. Ft. * Inground Pool * Call Aime Heldt * $270,900

FORRESTON

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

LANARK

LANARK

SAVANNA

305 E PRAIRIE STREET RANCH HOME!

540 HANABARGER STREET ONE LEVEL LIVING!

10361 BECKER ROAD ONE STORY COUNTRY HOME!

* 2 Bedrooms * 0.07 Acre Lot * 1 Bath * 1 Car Garage

* 960 sq. ft. * Corner Lot * Call Aime H. * $84,900

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

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* 2 Bedrooms * 0.62 Acre Lot * 1 Bath * 1 Car Garage

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

Doug Moll Managing Broker 815-238-3626

Corine Charles Managing Broker 815-541-5187

Aime Heldt Broker 815-291-8256

Margaret Rominski Broker 815-291-5269

Trish Oppold Broker 815-541-7138

THE STRENGTH OF TEAMWORK... ...THE REPUTATION FOR RESULTS!

COUNTRY VIEWS

GOLF VIEW

WOODED

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

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

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

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

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

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

SEASONAL LAKEVIEW

COUNTRY VIEW

GOLF COURSE

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

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

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

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

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

WOODED $2,000

23-23 Broadview Dr 16-136 Stonehedge Dr

0.37 Acres

13-102 Quail Hollow Dr 0.54 Acres

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 $19,900 $24,900

2.99 Acres

0.87 Acres

EQUESTRIAN 4.62 Acres

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CALL US TO LIST YOUR LAKE CARROLL PROPERTY WE HAVE BUYERS WAITING FOR YOUR PROPERTY Values have changed, call us for a FREE, NO OBLIGATION updated market value estimate for your property.

NEW LISTING

PE N SALE

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY AT LAKE CARROLL

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27-44 Ridgeview

21-78 Lake Carroll Blvd.

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY AT LAKE CARROLL.

Fabulous waterfront home on 1.88 acre gentle sloping lot.

166’ of gorgeous water frontage.

The Popular TRAILSIDE INN & GENERAL STORE is available for SALE! Offering Real Estate only, it is an opportunity to create your business plan and develop your dream venture.

5 Bedrooms - 2.5 Baths - 4407 Sq Ft.

2.89 ACRES and 5 Buildings Included

$899,000 NEW LISTING

$899,000 NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

SOL

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1-193 Ahab Ct. THE PERFECT LAKE HOUSE! Perched on a hill overlooking the East Marina. COMES WITH DOCK AT EAST MARINA. 3 Beds - 2 Baths - 2400 Sq Ft

4.1 ACRE EQUESTRIAN LOT WITH FABULOUS VIEWS. 2 Bedrooms - 3 Baths - 2548 Sq Ft

12-132 Briarwood SWEET LITTLE CABIN IN THE WOODS 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths.

TOWN L A KE & COUNTRY

NEW PRICE $265,000

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$299,000

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Town Lake & Country

21-78 LAKE CARROLL BLVD • LAKE CARROLL, IL

815-493-SOLD

55 ACRES & BUILDINGS

NEW LISTING

Silver Moon Winery

27-63 Ridgeview

LOCATED NEXT TO LAKE CARROLL.

Great 4 bedroom, 3 bath ranch home on 2.39 acres. Excellent

2 Buildings on 55 acres. Former tasting room and additional 84X60 building. Both with electric and water

open floor plan with big living room with fireplace.

and bathrooms.

4 Bedrooms - 3 Baths - 2688 Sq Ft

$895,000

$325,000

LOTS FOR SALE

NEW PRICE

NEW LISTING

2-340 Longwood Ct NEW LISTING $500

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19-8 TIMBER RIDGE RD SALE PENDING NEW PRICE $500 4-215 BEACHCOMBER WOODED LOT $1,000

4-23R Grandview Just the right size house on a generous .83 acre lot on the 6th hole, wide front deck, Nicor gas, fireplace and open concept Great room.

4-40R Grandview Dr. WOW!! GREAT CHANCE TO OWN A LAKEFRONT LOT FOR AN AMAZING PRICE!

2 Bedrooms - 2 Baths - 1.303 sq ft

$209,900

1.13 Acres

$129,000

Julie Wenzel

Patti Kloepping

815-541-1001

815-266-4020

Managing Broker juliewenzel@remax.net

Broker Associate pattik@remax.net

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18-1 Lake Carroll Blvd NEW SOLD PRICE $1,000 16-31&32 Elmhurst.

NEW LISTING $2,200

12-147 Rosewood MOTIVATED SELLER, JUST REDUCED $1,900 24-2 Lake Carroll Blvd. $10,000

25-19 Country Hill Ct

SOLD

DEEDED SLIP! 1.5 ACRES $16,000

19-40 Hidden Valley DEEDED SLIP $21,900

4-236&237 Grandview NEW LISTING $3,000

21-58 Lake Carroll Blvd DEEDEDSOLD SLIP AVAILABLE FOR 2021 $24,900

31-80 Country Club Ct NEW LISTING $4,700

24-130 Rustlers Ct. DEEDED SLIP $37,500

Tom Grimes

Tim Steidinger

Broker Associate

Broker Associate

815-590-7237

815-631-5741

thomasgrimes@remax.net

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TOM MILLER

MANAGING BROKER Cell: 815-297-4968

LakeCarrollTom@aeroinc.net

www.MyLakeCarrollRealty.com OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!

COUNTRY VIEW

WATERFRONT

GOLF COURSE NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

COUNTRY VIEW PENDING

UNDER CONTRACT IN 5 DAYS 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

WATERFRONT SOLD

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

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

WATERFRONT SOLD

31-20 MEDINAH DR. $499,000 • 4 bedrooms • 3.5 baths • 3,825 sq ft

• Built 2014 • 3 Car Heated Garage

LAKE VIEW SOLD

20-16 FOX RUN DR. $465,000 • 4 bedrooms • 3.5 baths • 3478 sq ft • .85 acre

• 3 car attached garage • Built 2013 • Geo-Thermal HVAC • Lots of extras

MOVE-IN READY SOLD

UNDER CONTRACT IN 5 DAYS 17-159 LAKESIDE CT. $624,900 • 2 car • 3 bedrooms detached • 3 baths garage • 2,221 sq ft • Paver patio • built 2010 with fire pit • 49 ft. frontage

23-44 BARRINGTON CT. $799,000 • 4 bedrooms • 3.5 baths • 3348 sq ft • 2.07 Acres

• 2 Car detached garage • Built 1994 • 269 Ft Frontage

23-37 BROADVIEW DR. $450,000 • 5 bedrooms • 4 baths • 4300 sq ft • 3 car garage

• Built 2008 • 1.68 Acres • Greenway access

WATERFRONT

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

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• Built 1994 • 1.65 Acres • Generator

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$274,900 • 3 bedrooms • 3.5 baths • 2473 sq ft

•Built 2009 • .49 acre • Many Updates

LOTS FOR SALE

SOLD

$599,000 • 5 bedrooms • 5.5 baths • 4961 sq ft • 3 car garage • Heated Shop

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Happy Holidays from everyone at Miller Sports.

We would like to pause at The Holiday Season to say “Thank You” for your goodwill and dedication and wish you a Happy and Successful New Year!

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