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Pie baking – the passing of the rolling pin

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When I was 9, the king of Greece visited our farm as part of his official visit to the United States. In addition to making dinner for King Paul, two Greek officials, and our family, she was told the secret service would need to be fed. Her menu for both groups included her homemade pie. Mom’s piebaking prowess was well known. She won sweepstakes at the Plainfield Plowing Match year after year. When there was ing no longer a plowmatch, she began taking Best of Show at the Kendall County Fair. Mom loved all kinds of pie – cherry, rhubarb,

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My lineage isn’t English; it’s German. Even so, we love our pies. I’m told my Grandmother Maude Schultz was an excellent pie baker. She baked dozens of them to feed the threshing crews that came to the Chenoa Methodist Church for dinner. The crews, made up of farmers who cooperatively owned a threshing machine, went from farm to farm to harvest small grains like oats. While the men fed the threshing machine, the women prepared the noon meal – yes, dinner was at noon. Once combines were invented, threshing machines were obsolete; crews disbanded; and the dinners with pie for dessert ceased. I don’t know whether my mom, Anna Mae Smith, learned to bake pies from my grandmother. I failed to ask. But, she, too, made delicious pies. She would bake eight or 10 at a time.

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omans, or maybe Greeks, made the first pies. However, it’s the Romans who are credited with spreading the word about pies around Europe, with pies appearing in England as early as the 12th century. What’s now Cheryl Wormley referred to as our Publisher “most traditional dessert” came to America with the first English settlers.

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Granddaughter Anna pauses while rolling the crust for her turtle pecan pie for some assurance from her pie-making coach, Grandma Cheryl. (Below) Anna’s pies — a two-crust apple and a turtle pecan — are ready for the Northfield State Fair pie contest. The turtle pecan won third. gooseberry, peach, apple, mince, pumpkin, lemon meringue, and coconut cream, to name a few. I have fond memories of her enjoying a piece of pie for breakfast. When you grow up eating delicious pies, of course, you want to make them, too. Though one of my 4-H projects was Pastry in Your Meals, I really learned the art of making a delicious, flaky, tender crust from Mom – and so did my sisters. I have a trophy from the 1962 Northern Illinois Gas Co. Cherry Pie Baking Contest to prove she taught me well. I’m a happy woman when I’m baking pie for family and friends. My biggest bake is for Thanksgiving each year, when I roll out eight or more.

Special touch needed

Last Thanksgiving when I was in pie production, sons Ryan and Paul stopped by, asking whether I could teach them the art of making a winning crust. I saw an opportunity to continue the family pie tradition. It didn’t go well. They gave it their all, which later I surmised was their downfall. There are only four ingredients in piecrust – flour, salt, shortening, and a liquid. Step one is cutting the shortening into the flour and salt. That’s done using two knives or a pastry blender. Ryan and Paul used the pastry blender as if it they were breaking up concrete. Having never seen anyone go at the process with such vengeance, I didn’t know the devastating effect. The dough they made wouldn’t even roll out.

‘A pie-baking natural’

Earlier this month, granddaughter Anna asked whether I could teach her to bake pies. She wanted to

enter a pie-baking contest on an upcoming Saturday in their town of Northfield. I was delighted. Though a baker could enter up to three pies, her dad helped her decide two would be enough for the first year. One would be apple – her favorite. For the second entry, I suggested pecan, knowing it requires only one crust. The pies were to be judged on overall appearance, crust, taste, and creativity, and they needed to be made solely by the exhibitor – Anna. I could only coach. We talked about the creativity aspect of the judging, and Anna decided she’d make a turtle pecan pie by putting a layer of chocolate chips on the crust before adding the pecan filling. As for the apple, she went with a sprinkling of cinnamon and sugar on the top crust. Anna is a pie-baking natural. She has the right touch for cutting in the shortening, adding the liquid (ice water), and rolling the dough into a nearly perfect circle. Both pies were beautiful. Anna had high hopes of winning, but it was an open competition with no age divisions. She was competing against bakers of all ages. Her two-crust apple pie took the most skill, but it was her turtle pecan pie that caught the judges’ fancy. It was one of the three winners! Anna is only 9, but it appears our family’s pie-baking tradition will continue. The rolling pin has been passed to another generation. Cheryl Wormley is publisher of The Woodstock Independent. Her email address is c.wormley@thewoodstockindependent.com.

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SOWING SEEDS OF JOY Sunflowers crop draws attention, smiles

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hen the unseasonably long, wet spring delayed farm planting throughout Northern Illinois, one Woodstock farm owner found a sunny solution that yielded more smiles than he ever expected. Steve and Diane Gavers had missed their window for planting traditional crops, but they had a bright idea: Plant sunflowers. “We decided, Let’s take a negative and turn it into a positive,” said Gavers who partnered with neighbors Adam and Cooper Adams. He knew Diane’s daughter Ashley liked the big yellow beauties, so he figured he’d give the flowers a try. The Gaverses and the Adams family, with the help of farmer Jay Hansen, planted about 10 acres of sunflowers bordering their rural Woodstock properties west of town along South Street. “I’m not a hippie,” Steve said, “but we wanted to bring a little joy and happiness to people.” In mid-August, the flowers blossomed and the joy began flowing. Drivers slowed down to look at the sea of sunshine, and others stopped on the roadside to take pictures. The Gavers family had a lot of unscheduled visitors while the flowers were in bloom. The blooms have since faded, but the positive energy the field on sunflowers created will continue. The plants will be left standing, providing fall food for wildlife. “It’s crazy how it all worked out,” said Steve, who is making plans to plant sunshine again next season.

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It’s the season we all could fall for Three days and counting until the first official day of autumn, which has to be the favorite season of most folks. Air is cooler and drier (we hope!), and we enjoy the harvest of nature’s bounty as we prepare to give thanks for our many blessings. Welcome to the second annual Home & Harvest, The Independent’s celebration of autumn and all it brings. Inside this special edition you will find stories and photos about autumn life in the Woodstock area, inside our homes and out, on the farm and in the city, that reflect our life in the Midwest. We have pie baking and bird watching and lots of information about

activities to enjoy in the great outdoors, including a calendar of things going on around here in the coming weeks and months. As always, this extra edition would not have been possible without the support of our many local business partners. You will find their messages throughout these pages. Larry We thank them Lough for joining us in Editor bringing you this section. We hope you enjoy Home & Harvest. Please, let us know what you think.

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Many advantages to having birds on your property

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s fall approaches, it might be time to take an interest in our feathered friends gathering outside.

The McHenry County Audubon Society provides resources to protect and appreciate bird wildlife. Lisa Maier, vice president of the society, explained it as such: “We are devoted to environmental awareness and education. We take people out birding, have guest speakers, and are involved in our community.” The organization also hosts weekend bird walks, usually at the Volo bog or the McHenry Dam, along with walks at the conservation district. Maier encourages anyone who has questions about birds to reach out. “You can email us pictures to learn what kind of bird it is,” she said, “or if you’re not sure how to help a hurt bird, we can help.” For people looking to see more bird wildlife in their yards, one of the easiest ways to attract birds is with bird feeders, but Maier recommends other food sources, as well. “We really promote planting native plants,” she said. Some of those include purple coneflowers, goldenrod, red salvia, and shrubs. They provide nectar for hummingbirds and seeds for goldfinches, as well as drawing the attention of insects.

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To help birds survive this winter, Maier recommends leaving yards messy, which offers them shelter. “Don’t throw out your leaves,” she advised..”In the fall, I put the leaves in my garden bed and leave them around trees.” That will also help bugs hide in the brush, leaving food for the birds. “In extreme weather, it can be hard for birds to get food,” she added. This autumn, take a look out the window. Keep an eye out for warblers, songbirds, Eastern wood pewees, and even Cooper’s hawks. You might be surprised to see what kind of wildlife is making your home its own. To learn more about McHenry County Audubon Society, visit mchenryaudubon.org. Home & Harvest photos by Lisa Maier, McHenry County Audubon Society

“Ninety-nine percent of birds feed their young caterpillars,” Maier explained. “Native plants also provide nesting areas and shelter.”

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If you’re more inclined to put out feed, Maier suggests higher quality food, including thistle and black oil sunflower. To attract blackbirds, put out some sweet cakes, and for hummingbirds, sugar water is best. Maier suggested a clean bird bath or other water source would bring birds to yards, as well. Once birds are populating your yard, there will be many advantages to having avian life on your property. “For one, birds are beautiful and interesting, and they provide song,” Maier said. “They also get rid of pest insects.” Furthermore, birds distribute seeds, including acorns and berries, which helps the ecosystems and pollination of plants.

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Keystone species critical to our environment By Lisa Haderlein HOME & HARVEST

n nature, each type of ecosystem has what are known as keystone species. These animals and plants serve a critical role in the environment because so many other species’ lives are dependent on the presence of the keystone. In the western U.S., the wolf serves as the keystone species. Even though its population is small compared to other animals, the presence of wolves has a ripple effect on many other species in the ecosystem. For example, before wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park in 1995, the aspens and willows along rivers and streams were eaten away by elk. Less obvious was the loss of small mammals, various insects, and birds that lived in the – now missing – streamside vegetation. From the missionwolf.org website: “Since wild wolves … returned

to Yellowstone, the elk and deer are stronger, the aspens and willows are healthier, and the grasses taller. When wolves chase elk, … [they] are forced to run faster and farther. As the elk run, their hooves aerate the soil, making it prime for water retention and … grasses to grow. Since the elk cannot remain stationary for too long, aspens and willows in one area are not heavily grazed, and can therefore fully recover between migrations.” In McHenry County, oaks are the keystone species. While these majestic trees are found on just 4 percent of the local landscape, their ecological footprint is much larger. Their loss would affect local insect, bird, and animal populations. No other tree provides what oaks do. Oaks support hundreds of butterfly and moth species, many more than any other type of tree. These species are not only beautiful but also important pollinators. A wide variety of birds depends on the insects that live on oaks for food – including the tasty caterpillars from all those moths and butterflies living on the oaks. Acorns are an important food

source for a wide variety of animals, ranging from blue jays to deer. Unfortunately, local oak populations are under stress, which makes them more susceptible to pests and diseases that they might otherwise survive, especially older trees. Stresses include buckthorn and honeysuckle brush that competes with oaks and prevents young trees from germinating. Additionally, oaks are stressed by extreme weather events like heavy rains and drought.

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First thing to do is take care of the oaks that are growing today to help them live long and healthy lives. Next step is to collect acorns and bring them to TLC as part of the annual Acorn Round-up! It is critical to plant oaks now and help get the next generation of trees growing, and we need acorns to grow oaks! TLC’s Acorn Round-up runs as long as acorns are falling. It’s easy to participate, and is a fun family activity. 1. Find an oak that is dropping its acorns, and gather as many as you want. 2. Note the species of tree. If you

aren’t sure, include a leaf from the tree so the acorns can be identified later. If collecting different types of acorns, keep the species separate. 3. Remove the caps and place the acorns in a bucket of water. If they float, they will not germinate and you can toss them back outside. If they sink, they are keepers. 4. Take the sinkers and place them in a plastic bag to keep them moist. Label the bag with the species, date and location. 5. Bring the sorted, bagged, and labeled acorns to TLC’s office, 4622 Dean St., Hennen Conservation Area, Woodstock. 6. The acorns are delivered to Majestic Oaks Nursery in Spring Grove, where they are grown into oaks that TLC plants with schools and community groups each spring and fall. It takes two to three years to raise an oak that is about 18 inches tall and ready for planting by a local student whose kids and grandkids will be able to enjoy that tree. What a great investment! Lisa Haderlein is executive director of The Land Conservancy of McHenry County.

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Students at Landmark Elementary School in McHenry plant an oak tree on school property.

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Darryl Rader of Woodstock, who owns this 100-year-old Advance-Rumely threshing machine, pitches wheat onto the conveyer belt. He gathers several friends to harvest wheat each year, bringing in the harvest the way they remember.

WHAT FALL IS ALL ABOUT Harvest a time for family, friends, memories

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all brings a chill to the air and a time for local harvest in McHenry County. Farmers are thankful for the bounty that is most often brought in by large combines, but for one local man, it hearkens memories of a different era.

“It reminds me of the past,” Darrell Rader said. “Particularly threshing grain and the meal after the threshing.” Rader explained how the men in town would follow the threshing machine that traveled from farm

to farm, gathering to help each other thresh crops, pre-World War II. “Before there were combines, we would cut, bundle, and shock the wheat before everyone came out to help one another,” Rader said. “And when they came to your farm, it was a social event as much as it was a work event.” The men and older boys from local farms traveled throughout Rader’s township to use a machine very much like the 100-yearold Advance-Rumely threshing machine that Rader owned when he hosted one of his almost-yearly threshing days last fall. “You had to work quickly in those days so that all those shocks of wheat – which were the bundles stacked so they dried – would be threshed before they got wet,” said Joe McCarthy, a friend of Rader’s who participates in his threshing days and recently bought the

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imagined when we found it, the great joy and the fellowship that it would bring about.”

Friends, family at harvest

Rader was only a child when he watched his father and older brothers work. “I only remember what I remember, you see,” Rader said. “I was a little young.” He recalled watching the men and older boys work long days in the fields, loading the shocked bundles into the Advance-Rumely, and moving the precisely stacked bundles all day on wagons, working hard to provide for the rest of the year. He said those in the field were hot, sticky, and extremely hungry. And the children were equally tired and itchy from jumping out of windows and sliding down piles of wheat stacked up high. “I remember the wash basins,” Rader said. “They were set up with hot and cold water. And I remember how good it felt to wash away the itchiness and all the debris. And everyone was hungry. “The women worked just as hard all day long,” he explained. “Every family put on a meal that was greater than they could afford, because you were so thankful for the community coming together. It was a wonderful time.” Joe McCarthy attracts observers as he works to fix the 100-year-old Advance-Rumely threshing machine that

already had worked on two loads of wheat.

Return to wheat

Rader took a different path, having had the rare opportunity to attend college at Bowling Green State University, where he met his wife of 61 years, Marlene, and joined the ROTC. Rather than follow the farming footsteps of his brothers, Rader served in the Army as an C-124 heavy transport pilot during the Vietnam War. He later became a captain for United Airlines, moved to Woodstock, and finally moved again within Woodstock to the place they’ve

The meal has always been a part of threshing – both in Rader’s memory and in the present. “We might not have the giant meals,” he said, “but we have homemade ice cream – all the time.” Rader and his wife acquired an antique hit-and-miss, one-cylinder, 1.5-horsepower John Deere engine belted to a fivegallon ice cream freezer. “It is one of the things people enjoy the most,” Rader said. “And I could not have

side, working hard, experiencing the process, and forming friendship,” he said. “Friendship forms around the harvest.” Before Rader finished that thought, McCarthy added: “There is a church song about the sheaves of wheat coming in, and people sang that while they worked. “The harvest sheaves are coming in, but the sheaves in the song are the people – you and me,” Rader said. “That is what fall is all about – the harvest and being thankful with friends and family.”

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The history that is kept alive through keeping the old machines running is more than just preserving the past for Rader. “I’ve learned to accept change,” Rader said. “And I appreciate change. But, what these threshing days bring is an experience you can’t have every day. “One of my friends from Michigan who came in to thresh brought his daughter’s husband – a college professor. He was laying in the grass, and I thought he was hurt. He was just enjoying the experience and said, ‘Life can’t get any better than this.’” Rader agreed. “There is something about being out-

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Distant memories

called home for nearly 50 years. They joined the Methodist Church in Woodstock, raised their daughters, and became actively involved in missionary work. His love of Nash cars led him to people who, apparently, also were interested in antique farming equipment. He had bought a grain binder just because he thought it was interesting, and it reminded him of the old threshing days. So when a Nash owner was selling an Advance-Rumely threshing machine in 1998, Rader bought that, too. “I’m just crazy enough to take on all sorts of endeavors,” Rader said. “So I asked a friend if I could have some wheat, and I got this old thing working again.” Soon friends heard of his project and asked to join in. Rader’s Threshing Days had begun. “I had the property,” he said, “and it was a great social event.”

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machine. “You used the binder, and then you shocked them like teepees to keep the rain out and let the wind through.” Rader explained that farmers then would harvest much earlier than they do today. “Now everyone waits until it is brown,” he said, “but back then you cut and bundled when the wheat was still green, so the bundles were ready to go as soon as the machine and everyone else was done helping at the farm ahead of you in line. “And there was this sense of community. You weren’t going to be the reason another farmer lost his crop.”

Hens create a harvest that keeps giving – even in town By Sandy Kucharski HOME & HARVEST

n most scenarios, the joy of harvest comes but once a season, but hen owners can experience that joy nearly every day.

Typically laying three to six eggs per week, a mature hen in her prime will provide her owner with a continuous harvest during the spring and summer months. With a shift to organic, locally grown and raised food, many consumers are concerned about where their food comes from. The allure of raising hens as a source for fresh eggs is a big draw to taking the poultry plunge. Most anyone who has sampled farm fresh eggs will admit there is a significant difference in the look and flavor compared to store-bought eggs. Paying an extra dollar or two a dozen for farmfresh, free-range eggs is widely accepted, and roadside farm egg stands dot the countryside in rural Woodstock. While raising enough hens to supply the demands of a farmstand would require a substantial flock, many chicken aficionados have discovered it takes only a couple of hens to produce

enough to keep a family in fresh eggs. Acres of ground are not necessary; a backyard will do fine. With local sources such as farm supply stores offering live chick sales and the option to mail order direct from a hatchery, chickens are pretty accessible for anyone. The prices are affordable for a minimal investment in feed, feeders, and waterers; a heat lamp (if starting with pullets, female chicks); and a basic enclosure of some form. And chickens are just plain fun. There’s something soothing about the cluck-cluck of a contented hen and people enjoy just observing or interacting with the docile, feathered fowl. Though not immediately approachable, earning a chicken’s trust is possible, making them viable pets.

Pecking away at the city ordinance

Keeping backyard chickens inside the city limits has been allowed in many suburban cities such as Naperville and even in Chicago for many years, and the movement is gaining ground, recently expanding to include Elgin. In the fall of 2017, Woodstock resident Maggie Buchar approached the City Council with a proposal for a pilot program to allow a select number of residents within the city limits to house chickens on their property. She also met individually with Mayor Brian Sager. Buchar said she found the mayor positive and easy to work with.

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Joel Brown and Krysten Wilson are part of the pilot program for backyard chickens in Woodstock. Kiera Johnson (in oval) feeds Raven, one of the chickens her family is hosting for the summer.

“He has an ag background,” she said. “He understands.” The mayor expressed his concerns, and Buchar was told to get data from the participants as well as signatures of approval from neighbors within a predetermined area. “He was willing to let me scoot my foot in the door,” she said. Buchar designed an application and got the word out through a Facebook page she started, Backyard Hens For Woodstock, IL. Applicants were chosen based on location as she was trying to spread the trial subjects throughout various neighborhoods in Woodstock. The applicants would most likely borrow hens from someone willing to lend to the program. The duration would be for the summer months and end on Oct. 31, at which time all borrowed hens were returned to their owners. Only one applicant made it through the process in 2018, including obtaining signatures, but that trial was a first step. This year three trial households participated, representing three different neighborhoods. Buchar will spend the fall analyzing the data collected, including the reaction of participants, anonymous surveys of neighbors, and general feedback. The information will be used to ask for a pilot program for year three. She has been asked why she doesn’t just go directly for the process of changing the law, but Buchar said she simply didn’t have enough data to fully back a proposal yet. “I wanted to take it slow and do it the right way,” she said. Her goal for 2020 is to have a full-year pilot program. Her next step will be to meet with the mayor again and present her findings from the data collected this year. An appearance before the City Council will most likely follow. Buchar will seek supporters to join her when she presents to the council. Dates and details will be shared on Backyard Hens For Woodstock, IL. Interested residents can also sign a petition to show support for the

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Joel Brown and Krysten Wilson are participants in the program. They have enjoyed the company and produce of two Lakenvelder hens for the summer. The couple said the response from neighbors had been overwhelmingly positive, with most commenting that they do not hear or smell the birds. Sharing eggs has also been a perk. “We were surprised that the neighbors were excited,” Brown said. “They asked, ‘Can we get them?’” Valerie Johnson was present the night Buchar first made the proposal to the City Council, and she inquired about applying for the program. All the application slots were full for 2018, but she was given the option to participate in 2019, and she jumped at the opportunity. She found getting the signatures of approval from neighbors went pretty smoothly, maybe because many of them came from farm backgrounds, she said. Her husband Rick – a skilled handyman – built a coop and fenced in a run that would house the birds for the summer. Beginning in late spring, she acquired two hens, borrowed from a friend, but the ladies came with some compatibility issues. They were returned to their original home, and the Johnsons got four small chicks instead. While the chicks are not egg-producers yet, the Johnson family has enjoyed the opportunity to hand-raise the cinnamon queen and easter-egger pullets, making them pets. “I love them; they are so spoiled,” said Johnson, who admits to providing them with daily treats, from mealworms to watermelon. Her daughter Kiera spent the summer observing, naming, and handling the young birds. She now has them eating out of her hands and even perching on her shoulders. Johnson reported that things went well, from good neighbor relations to no problems with predators. “Even our dog settled down and accepted them,” she said. “We are dreading Oct. 31” – the deadline for returning the chickens to their farm home. The family hopes to continue with the program next year, Johnson said. “Rick wants to build an even more awesome enclosure for them next year.”

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The primary requirement for housing backyard chickens is a coop of some sort. Accommodations can vary widely, from a simple pen and shelter to a custom coop with easy-access nesting boxes and decorator touches. The latter is one of the things that makes raising backyard chickens fun. After observing and learning how chickens interact with humans, each other, and their environment, designing a coop can become a fun outlet for clever folks. Instead of becoming an eyesore or detraction from the aesthetics of the yard, the coop often becomes the centerpiece of the yard, adding to the character and reflecting the creativity of the owners.

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Her family owns Shady Pines Farm and Rescue in Harvard. Her father, Jim Carlson, is a veterinarian at Riverside Animal Clinic and Holistic Center in McHenry. Avery, a 2019 graduate of Marian Central Catholic High School, splits her time between managing the farm and working for her dad. “My family and I began rescuing horses from kill pens when I was 8,” Avery said. “It started with a little pony from Camelot Horse Network named Daisy. She was a blind and terrified mini horse. She was out of her mind with fear. I stood out there for 45 minutes just waiting. Eventually, she came up to me and was able to trust me. I knew then I could help more horses.” The Carlsons have placed 15 rehabbed horses and are currently helping three. They determine whether a horse might serve as a therapy horse, a barn and pasture horse. or even a jumping horse. “My first pony is still with me today,” Avery said. “Her name is Frosty, she is a 28-inch tall registered therapy horse, and she was a Valentine’s Day present to me from my parents when I was 4 years old. I started formally riding when I was 7.” Avery plans to study pharmacy at McHenry County College this fall, then transfer to Roosevelt’s pharmacy school. “I believe being a pharmacist is

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ou will find no beginning, no end, and no charge for the fifth annual McHenry County Farm Stroll from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29.

Twelve farms – several in the immediate Woodstock area – will be part of this free, self-guided tour of the county’s diversified family farm, an educational, agriculturecentric adventure. Fruit and vegetable growers, dairy cows, beef cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, turkeys, horses, honey bees, perennial plants, and more will be featured within the 12 farms, many of which will make cash sales of produce and products. The Farm Stroll is organized by the McHenry County Farm Bureau and the University of Illinois Extension McHenry County Master Gardeners. Master Gardeners and 4-H

volunteers will be onsite to assist farm families with guests and to conduct demonstrations and tours. Because these are working farms, visitors are urged to dress appropriately and supervise children at all times. A few farms will have toilet facilities, but several do not. Visit McHenry County Farm Bureau for more info at mchenrycfb.org or at facebook.com/McHenryCountyFarmBureau, or call 815-338-1520. Also visit University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners at web.extension.illinois.edu/lm or facebook.com/ McHenryCoMasterGardener. Other counties’ Farm Stroll events can be found at facebook.com/ northernilfarmstroll. Woodstock-area farms participating are:

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wood Road, Woodstock, a regenerative farm focused on producing the healthiest meat possible, focusing on biodiversity at every level.

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Miller Road, Wonder Lake, an equine center offering a variety of animal-related activities, including English and Western riding lessons, horse camps, pony rides, Scout outings, and a party facility.

Cody’s Farm and Orchard,

19502 River Road, Marengo, is a family-owned business that sells fresh, homegrown fruit, vegetables, and apple cider doughnuts, in addition to having goats, rabbits, and a corn maze.

Hephzibah Farms Inc., 13202 Hebron Road, Hebron, sells grassfed lamb, naturally raised chicken, and naturally raised turkeys for Thanksgiving.

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Von Bergen’s Country Market, 9805 Route 173, Hebron, encompasses 1,200 acres;,150 of which are devoted to the fresh vegetables sold at the market: sweet corn, tomatoes, muskmelon, peppers, and more.

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ome to Amaze ’N Apples – the only apple orchard maze in the United States – Royal Oak Farm Orchard in Hebron prides itself on being able to offer not just a unique maze, but a host of wholesome fall fun for the family.

“We are very family friendly,” special events coordinator Sarah Bell said of the Norton family, which owns the orchard. “Our maze is always something families look forward to. We try to add new things every year.” The Covelli family came down from Wisconsin to experience the Amaze ‘N Apples apple tree maze. “We came last year,” mother Rebecca said. “This is what brings us out. My daughter Sophia is good at directions and leading us. She was our leader last year and is excited to do it again.” “I love following the map,” Sophia said. “We just played the musical instruments. … And, when we are done, we will get doughnuts!” HOME & HARVEST PHOTO BY TRICIA CARZOLI

Holden, an out-of-town visitor, explores the orchard maze for the first time with a run through the walls of the maze at Royal Oak Farm Orchard in Hebron.

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The more than 2,500 apple trees, which offer nine varieties of apples, have been trained along trellis wires. The trees were grown in an ancient Roman espalier tradition, allowing them to create the walls of the maze. The maze offers visitors the opportunity to pick two fresh apples as they navigate the 1.5 miles of trail. Along the way, there are plentiful opportunity for fun. Rest stops include space for children to play musical instruments, play games, climb on antique tractors, take photos with wooden cut-outs,

and complete a puzzle for free apple cider doughnuts upon completion of the maze. But Royal Oak Farm Orchard is more than an apple maze. The property offers several beautiful wooden climbing activities, wellkept playhouses, and a petting zoo that includes calves, lambs, goats, rabbits and fowl – all free activities for guests. Tokens are required for the Royal Oak Express train, a 19th century replica train inspired by authentic railroad tradition, and the 18-foot Royal Oak Carousel, which features 14 horses and a chariot. Visitors can pick their own

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The farm boasts four generations of family living and working at the farm. Peter and Gloria Bianchini began the orchard in 1992 during their retirement. Their daughter Renée and her husband, Dennis Norton, joined the effort. The family farm work crew also includes the Nortons’ son, Paul, and his wife, Meghan, along with their six children, and their daughter Sarah and her husband, Justin Bell, along with their family. As it has grown, it has become part of the landscape of Hebron. “We like the [maze], but we love the apples cider doughnuts,” Helen

Naber, from Wisconsin. said. “This is why we come.” Tricia Van Pelt agreed. “We just love this place. It is free [for the kids to play], it offers good family time – affordable and fun,” Van Pelt said. “My daughter loves the little houses; she could live in them all day long. You kind of feel like family here.” That is exactly what the orchard family hopes for. “This is truly our home,” Manager Justin Bell said. “We live here. All four generations live here and work on the property. … We want it to be a safe, family-friendly environment for our guests. … We try to welcome people here as we would welcome people into our home as guests,” Manager Justin Bell said. “We are intentional in that – we want people to feel like family when they are here.” Admission to the maze costs two tokens ($6) a person. Royal Oak open at 10 a.m. every day Monday through through Oct. 31. The orchard will be open daily from 11 a.m. until 3 a.m. Nov. 1 to 12. Visit royaloakfarmorachard.com for u-pick hours and varieties. The Country Kitchen opens at 11 a.m. every day but Saturday, when it opens at 10 a.m.

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orn at Richardson Adventure Farm is reported to be “as high as an elephant’s eye,” giving the 9.7 miles of trails in the 28-acre corn maze a challenge for the whole family.

“Next Giant Leap” represent future missions to Mars and other deep space destinations. According to a news release, the maze has many entry and exit points and no dead-ends. Visitors can explore a small portion of the trails that make up the design or the whole thing. Maps are provided, marked with corresponding “checkpoints,” and three wooden “bridges” within the maze serve as viewing platforms. New this year are wine tastings at the gift shop from a nearby winery. A new “beer garden” tent near the the pig races and train depot will offer live music most weekends, plus beer, wine, hot chocolate with schnapps, and hot cider with rum. Concession stands offer several food choices. The farm is open Thursdays through Sundays, plus Columbus Day, Oct. 14. Depending of the day, admission costs $17 to $19 a person for ages 13 and up, $14 to $16 for ages 3 to 12, and free for ages 2 and under. Some activities charge a separate fee. For more information, visit RichardsonAdventureFarm.com or call 815-675-9729.

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