Did you know Flood Brothers will collect electronic recyclables at no additional charge (except for TVs which are $12 each) on the same day as refuse and recycling pickup? Just call their office 24 hours prior to your collection day at (630) 261-0400 to schedule a pickup of up to six items. Electronic items include computer components, printers, scanners, fax machines and more. View the full list of items here.
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Recreational Vehicle and Other Parking |
This is a reminder that passenger, commercial or recreational vehicles, trailers, shipping containers or motorcycles must be parked on asphalt, concrete, or other approved permanent hard surfaces. Violation letters are going out this summer to those who have these types of vehicles parked on grass or gravel. Call 815-675-2121 with questions or concerns, or email the building inspector.
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The Spring Grove Firefighter’s Steak Fry will be held on Saturday, August 21, from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Horse Fair Park. The Steak Fry raffle tickets are in and can be purchased now at the Fire Station at 8214 Richardson Road. Only 225 $100 tickets will be sold with twenty prizes in all! First prize - $4,000, Second prize - $2,000, Third prize - $1,000, and Fourth prize - $750. Fifth - Twentieth prizes are $500 - $150. Cash prizes are based on the amount of tickets sold. |
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Call 811 - Know What's Below |
You should call 811 a few business days before you begin any digging, including common projects like planting trees and shrubs or installing fences and mailboxes. View more information here.
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Photo of the Week
The 2021 Mighty Mites T-Ball season ended last week and everyone agreed it was a very fun time! Thanks to the volunteers and kids who gave it their all. View more teams and Summer Rec Program photos here. If you have a photo of Spring Grove you would like to share, email it here.
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Ice Cream Social, Pet Nail Clipping & Adoption Event |
Come to Nature's Feed for the Annual Ice Cream Social this Saturday, July 31 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m!! This is a pet nail clipping event, pet adoption event, AND Ice Cream Social! Donations benefit the animal shelters in attendance at the event. Ice cream is provided by Rusty Malts & Primal Pet Foods. Bring your furry friends & cool down at Nature's Feed! Located at 2440 Westward Drive.
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68th Annual Spring Grove Men's Golf Outing |
You're invited to the 68th annual Spring Grove Men's Golf Outing on Thursday, August 19 at the Nippersink Golf Resort. All registrations must be turned in by August 8! View the registration flyer.
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Keep your children in school - and prevent them from being sidelined in their extracurricular activities - by scheduling a vaccination with the McHenry County Department of Health or the provider of your choice. Find a list of vaccine locations here. Last week, the Illinois Department of Public Health said more than half of Illinois residents are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and more than 70 percent of Illinois residents have received the first dose.
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Blast from the Past - Update |
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Joe Schmitt on left in doorway of his barbershop |
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Joe Schmitt on right in the interior of the shop |
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Farmhouse at 2101 Sunset Road prior to 1938 |
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Joe cutting his birthday cake |
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We have an update on the Joe Schmitt - Elizabeth Mayer story from the May 12 eNews!
Thanks goes out to their granddaughter, Edna Kennedy, who shared more information and pictures of Joe, which fills in some holes in the story. If you remember, Joe married his brother Nick's widow, Elizabeth Mayer, in 1909. At the time of Nick's death, we now know that Joe was a prosperous barber in Chicago. He sold the business and moved back to Spring Grove to marry Elizabeth and purchase the farm at 2101 Sunset Road. There he and Elizabeth raised Nick's two sons and the three daughters they had together.
Although Elizabeth's obituary said she died of pneumonia in 1939, Edna had a different story to tell. According to family lore, Elizabeth became ill and by the time the doctor arrived the situation was so dire he performed emergency surgery for a burst gallbladder on the kitchen table. Unfortunately, she didn't survive. She was only 58 years old.
After her death, Joe, who was 67, retired from farming and moved to 8020 Blivin Street. He is seen above in the dining room of 8020 Blivin in the 1940s with four of his five children, Ed, Margaret, Viola & Virginia. Joe lived until age 94.
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