Illinois HiLiter for 9/5/2018

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Experience local food and fun on ‘farm strolls’ throughout Northern Illinois

Local water ski teams finish in top four in national competition

Bring the whole family and join University of Illinois Extension for a “Farm Stroll”. A “Farm Stroll” is a free, self-guided driving tour of multiple farms holding open houses in Lake and McHenry County. Diverse family farms producing local food, fiber and fun will open their farm gates to the public so people can learn about how they produce everything from apples to zucchini. There is no charge for the Farm Stroll but individual farmers will have products and produce available for purchase. Participants must follow the rules of each farm and be respectful of the animals. Pets are not allowed during this event. For more information, go to www.facebook.com/northernilfarmstroll.

By Sandra Landen Machaj CORRESPONDENT

On the weekend of Aug. 10 through Aug. 12, local water ski teams the Wonder Lake Water Ski Team, of Wonder Lake, and the Aquanuts, of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, arrived in Janesville, Wisconsin, to participate in the 44th Indmar Marine Engines Division 1 Show Ski National Championships. The event was presented by Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing. The competition was held along the Rock River at Traxler Park. There were 14 teams that participated in the event for a total of 1,500 athletes. Each team prepared to show their best work. Each of the teams competing had one hour to present a theatrical performance, complete with elaborate costuming. Each act is staged and includes music and fast action by the skiers. The team competition is judged on originality, presentation and execution of the performance. Over the years, both the Wonder Lake Ski Team and the Aquanuts have done well in competitions, bringing home various titles including national titles. This year, both teams finished well, Twin Lakes receiving fourth place and Wonder Lake finishing third. First place was captured by the home team the Rock Aqua Jays of Janesville while the Mad-City Ski Team from Madison, Wisconsin, finished second. About the Wonder Lake Ski Club The Wonder Lake Ski Club was formed in 1955 by eight local teenagers. Within a year, the membership increased to 40. While they were actively skiing from that time, they did not put on shows for the community until Labor Day of 1959. In 1962, the club put on a ski show for neighboring McHenry’s Marine Days Festival, now known as Fiesta Days. Engaging in competitive tournaments began in 1986. They have been very successful bringing home a number of first place finishes in regional, state and national competitions. They have continuously placed in the top five at nationals and succeeded in winning the title in 1996, 2000, 2001 and 2010.

See WATER SKI COMPETITION, Page 3

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Top: The Wonder Lake Water Ski Team’s pyramid with a base of 20 people and three towers each four people high is an impressive sight. Above: The Wonder Lake Water Ski Team maintains perfect lines in lifts. The team participated in the 44th Indmar Marine Engines Division I Show Ski National Championships from Aug. 10 through Aug. 12.

Lake County Farm Stroll The Lake County Farm Stroll will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 16. Participating farms are as follows: • College of Lake County Sustainable Farm, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake, serves as a resource hub for partners in business, non-profits, local government and the community to accelerate social, economic and environmental sustainability

See FARM STROLLS, Page 6

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