McHenry County News
Ben’s Christmas Tree Farm
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7719 Ryan Rd., Harvard, IL
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Thousands of 6-14ft. trees in 9 varieties of firs, spruces, and pines. TREES START AT JUST $39. Trees are organically grown. Farm Activities include FREE HORSE DRAWN WAGON RIDES, free drinks in warming barn.
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Free shaking and netting. Farm animals. Santa Claus. Craft shop. Fresh handmade Fraser fir wreaths & garland. Table top & precut trees available. Saws & twine provided. Open Fri., Sat., Sun. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., 11/27 thru 12/20 226531
December 10, 2015
photo by Anne Eickstadt
Christmas in Woodstock
The Real Woodstock organization is well represented by John Harris, Council members Maureen Larson and Mike Turner, and Rodney Paglialong.
45th Annual Christmas Clearing House held Thanksgiving weekend By Anne Eickstadt, Correspondent
dedicated to Club, Community, International and Vocational. Originally founded in Chicago in 1905, Rotary is the world’s largest private provider of international scholarships. More than 1000 students study abroad annually and serve as cultural ambassadors. Rotary also partners with seven prestigious universities around the world, providing opportunities to earn master’s degrees in peace and conflict resolution. They have contributed over $850 million to immunize children in over 122 countries
See CLEARING, Page 3
Each donor receives a tag to wear to show their support.
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WOODSTOCK — The Thanksgiving weekend Tag Days fundraiser is now completed. ‘Tag Days’ is the time when the Rotary Club and volunteers from other service organizations shake their cans [collection cans] at various locations in Woodstock to support the holiday food and gift program: Christmas Clearing House. Donors during Tag Days are given a tag to wear on their coats to show their support. “We count on the community and their spirit of giving – giving of their time and money to make this a success,” says Laura Cullotta, Tag Days cochair. “We are hoping businesses come out and help as a team building effort.” Friday, November 27, sees the teen Rotary club, Interact, actively collecting for the Lighting the Square event. On Saturday, the adults take over the fundraising. The Christmas Clearing
House is now in its 45th year. It was founded by the Woodstock Girl Scouts in 1970. The Rotary Club of Woodstock started running the event in 1972. The program ensures that our friends and neighbors have a wonderful Christmas. Last year, more than 1300 families, including 2400 children, from Woodstock and Wonder Lake received gifts and food baskets. In addition, food baskets were provided to 250 of the community’s seniors. The Rotary Club of Woodstock was founded in 1967. Rotary International is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world. About 32,000 Rotary Clubs in more than 200 countries conduct projects to address today’s challenges, including illiteracy, hunger, disease,, lack of clean water, poverty and environmental concerns. The club ideals are
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