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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2017
Coach Schremp earns IHSA Football Coach of the Year Award
Prairie Ridge High School football coach Chris Schremp was selected by the Administrative Staff at IHSA to receive the 2016-17 Football Coach of the Year Award. Ac- Chris Schremp cording to the letter sent by IHSA, “this prestigious honor is based upon the positive work that you have done with the athletes.” “I was shocked when I received the letter because I had no idea I was even being considered for the award. My next thought was it has my name on it but in football it’s truly about my staff. I’ve had my core group of staff members around for all 16 years of my tenure and that is a special group and that is why I am being recognized is because of the hard work and dedication of my staff,” said Chris Schremp, Prairie Ridge head football coach. Coach Schremp has been coaching football for 24 years, 21 years at Prairie Ridge High School. He has spent the last 16 years as head coach. “My favorite part about coaching by far is being around the players and coaches,” said Schremp. “It’s also very satisfying to see our players move on to college and their careers and seeing them be successful makes me feel proud to have helped them in some way.”It’s about more than just football said Schremp. His coaching staff emphasizes academic success, team-building, and community involvement, while aspiring to develop integrity, and discipline in every player. “He cares about his players he teaches us life lessons and if you ever need anything you know he will be there for you,” said Jeffrey Jenkins, Prairie Ridge football captain. “One thing I’ve tried to take from him is how he handles himself, he never gets too up or down, and is always thinking about what is the smartest choice and I’m hoping that is something I can take with me to Iowa.” During his tenure, Coach Schremp has won two IHSA state championships, the first in 2011, followed by an undefeated season in 2016. “Winning the two State Championships is always going to be very special to me. The first state title was awesome because it was the first one any school in Crystal Lake ever won. Last year was tremendous because I was able to win it with my daughters working right next to me on the sidelines as managers,” said Schremp. When he is not coaching football, he coaches his daughter’s’ travel softball team. Football and softball take up most of his free time. “I am trying to teach my players how to be successful later in life. I want our guys to leave high school being a better man because they were part of our program,” said Schremp. The Illinois High School Association will submit Coach Schremp’s name to the National Federation of State High School Associations. In January 2018, the NFHS will announce national coaches of the year.
Salute to service
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The McHenry County Farm Bureau would like to thank Ken and Beth Bauman for their volunteer efforts this past year. Ken and Beth hosted a few hundred people to their dairy farm for our annual Farm Stroll that was held in September. They also brought in calves and engaged the public at our annual dairy promotion on the Woodstock Square. Ken is president of the County Fair, in that position we work with him on a variety of efforts and programs. Beth is a volunteer 4-H Club leader and the family hosts club meetings on their farm.
Lake in the Hills to honor Veterans The Village of Lake in the Hills Veterans Memorial Committee will be hosting a ceremony for Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 10 at the Veterans Memorial, which is located at Village Hall, 600 Harvest Gate. The ceremony will take place from 9:15 a.m. to 10 a.m. The Colors will be presented by the Lake in the Hills American Legion Post #1231 and the students of Lincoln Prairie Elementary will be
in attendance singing patriotic songs and reading poems. The public and press are invited to attend. The Veterans Memorial Committee is currently raising funds to continue to build the Veterans Memorial at Village Hall to honor and give thanks to all the veterans and servicemen that have given of themselves to protect our Country. In August of 2013, plans were unveiled at a Committee of the Whole
meeting and elected officials gave their full support to the plan. The Village has committed $40,000 to this project and the remainder of the funding is needed through private donations, grants, and trade labor. On Veterans Day in November of 2014, the Committee held a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the memorial to initiate the construction to begin in 2015. Through out the year, concrete was poured, flag poles installed, the brick plaza was started, and the granite slabs representing each branch of the military were mounted in the concrete. On Veterans Day 2015, the ComA Veterans Day Program will take place on Friday, Nov. 10 at 9 a.m. in mittee held a dedication ceremony the Marengo Community High School Gymnasium. All veterans and com- for the work completed to date. In munity members are invited to attend. Past and present area veterans will be 2016, benches will be added for seating, a wall will be erected behonored.
Marengo High School to host Veterans Day program
This year’s keynote speaker is Sergeant Deven Schei, US Army (Ret.). Sgt. Schei served five years with the 101st Airborne Division in the United States Army. While serving in Afghanistan he was wounded by four 80mm rockets and sent home to begin his recovery. Currently, Sgt. Schei is a spokesperson with the Wounded Warrior Project. If you are unable to attend the program, you can listen to the ceremony live on Marengo Radio WXMR 94.3 FM. Approximately 2,000 community members and veterans are expected to attend. Please come to honor and show your support of our United States Servicemen and women. It truly means a lot to each and every one of them to know how much we appreciate their sacrifices for our country.
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tween the granite slabs and commemorative bricks will be continued to be added to the plaza. Donations are continually being accepted at Village Hall, 600 Harvest Gate, and at both Lake in the Hills First National Bank locations: 2100 W. Algonquin Road and 4520 W. Algonquin Road. Additionally, the Veterans Memorial Committee has been accepting donations at their booth during various Village events. For additional information please contact Committee Chairman Russ Ruzanski at 224-241-6642. Please note that the Village has a wheelchair available for people who would like to visit the memorial but require physical assistance to do so, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 847-960-7460 for assistance.
Sheriff’s office investigating single vehicle fatal traffic crash A 57-year-old Amboy man was pronounced dead following a single vehicle crash in unincorporated Huntley Tuesday evening. At approximately 9:05 p.m. on Oct. 24, members of the Huntley Fire Protection District and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of a single vehicle traffic crash in the 14100 block of Harmony Road. The investigation indicated that a 2016 Ford F350 was traveling westbound on Harmony Road. For unknown reasons, the Ford drove off the north side of the roadway and struck a tree. The driver and sole occupant was transported to Centegra Hospital in Huntley, where he was pronounced dead. He was wearing his seatbelt and the airbag systems in his vehicle had deployed. The investigation is ongoing by the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Major Traffic Crash Investigation Unit and the McHenry County Coroner’s Office.