COLLIER HOUSE FUNDRAISER ON
NOVEMBER 5 AT MCHENRY VFW
A fundraiser is being held at the McHenry VFW Post 4600, 3002 W Illinois
Route 120 on November 5 from 5:00
p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to raise money for Collier House, a not-for-profit
organization which has provided a respite in Clark,
Wyoming for families who have lost loved ones while serving the United States
of America.
On July 8, 2004 Spc. Collier E. Barcus, was
killed while serving our country in Iraq. Collier’s mother Sandra established
Collier House. Collier Barcus was an
amazing individual and Sandra Barcus, through the generosity of numerous people
and organizations built Collier House.
It is an amazing story and I encourage you-to learn more at www.collierhouse.org.
The
Vision Statement for Collier House is:
“Families who pass through Collier House, will remember the
sacrifice made by my son and the sons and daughters of these families. It is
our hope that Collier’s sacrifice will bring Peace to the world, one family at
a time. We hope these families will return to their communities and lead whole,
happy and productive lives in a place where PEACE . . . is a way of life.”
If you are interested in supporting this
wonderful organization you can purchase tickets on the day of the event or in
advance. The cost is $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 4 to 9. Children three and younger are free. I had the opportunity and privilege to attend
the honorary street sign dedication ceremony for Spc. Collier E. Barcus in
2006. Photographs from that event
follow.
BENEFIT FOR THORNTON
FAMILY…NOVEMBER 19 AT OFFSIDES SPORTS BAR AND GRILL
A benefit will be held for the Thornton Family
on November 19, from 3:00 pm to 2:00 am
at Offsides Sports Bar, 680 S Eastwood Drive in Woodstock. In May of this year, Amy and Mike Thornton
were in a major traffic accident. Amy Thornton died as a result of
that accident and Mike is slowly recovering from significant injuries he
suffered but is incurring major medical expenses.
When I first heard
and then read about this and their two children, Zach 18 and Mikey 14, and both
kids graduating, while their parents were in the hospital it broke my
heart. I have never met and do not know
the family; however, I can’t even begin to imagine what this family is still
going through to this day. Please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/637750239731683 or contact Aimee Jones at ajones2022@comcast.net or 815-728-7358 for more information.
Community and
Economic Development is many things but it all comes down to people. People are what matter and the rest is just
details. People need people and people
are what make communities thrive!
SAVE THE DATES:
MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS
SCRAMBLE: NOVEMBER 4, 2016: 9:30 AM TO 1:00 PM AT MCHENRY COUNTRY CLUB http://business.mchenrychamber.com/events/details/scramble-fall-11-04-2016-10182
MCHENRY COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENDERS
RECYCLING DRIVE: NOVEMBER
5, 2016: 9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM AT MCHENRY
COUNTY COLLEGE, 8900 US ROUTE 14, CRYSTAL LAKE http://mcdef.org/
COLLIER HOUSE FUNDRAISER: NOVEMBER 5, 2016: 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM AT MCHENRY VFW POST #4600, 3002 W ILLINOIS ROUTE 120 www.collierhouse.org
MCHENRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL VETERANS
HONOR BREAKFAST: NOVEMBER 10, 2016: 8:30 AM TO 12:00 PM AT MCHENRY VFW POST #4600, http://business.mchenrychamber.com/events/details/veteran-s-annual-honor-s-event-11-10-2016-10178
MCHENRY DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION: DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS WALK AND TREE LIGHTING NOVEMBER 19, 2016: 12:00 PM TO 4:00 PM: http://www.mchenrydowntown.biz/events
THORNTON FAMILY BENEFIT: NOVEMBER 19, 2016: 3:00 PM TO 2:00 AM: AT OFFSIDES SPORTS BAR, 680 S EASTWOOD DRIVE IN WOODSTOCK https://www.facebook.com/events/637750239731683
THORNTON FAMILY BENEFIT: NOVEMBER 19, 2016: 3:00 PM TO 2:00 AM: AT OFFSIDES SPORTS BAR, 680 S EASTWOOD DRIVE IN WOODSTOCK https://www.facebook.com/events/637750239731683
MCHENRY DOWNTOWN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION: DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS WALK AND PARADE: 1:00
PM: NOVEMBER 20, 2016: http://www.mchenrydowntown.biz/events
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 26, 2016: https://www.americanexpress.com/us/small-business/shop-small/
THANK YOU TO
ALL BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS WHICH HAVE MADE A COMMITMENT TO GIVE BACK TO
OUR COMMUNITY, SUPPORT/VOLUNTEER AT A LOCAL EVENT, AND/OR LOCATE THEIR BUSINESS
AND/OR EXPAND IN THE CITY OF MCHENRY…EVERY ONE CONTRIBUTES!!!!!
Please help us keep our community vibrant and
strong to the greatest extent practical for businesses, residents and visitors
alike! The City
Council is continually evaluating ways to assist in promoting business,
tourism, community events and service!
Economic development is an ongoing effort the City is committed to and
is a community-wide effort. At the end
of the day the entire community and everyone who is a part of it benefits!
Douglas P. Martin
Director of Economic Development
City of McHenry
333 S Green Street
McHenry, IL 60050
815.363.2110 (d)
815.363.2173 (f)
815.790.4752 (c)
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