Village Vine: Gurnee Days Corporation gives thanks

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Gurnee Days 2008 was blessed with nearly perfect weather, and there was a huge turnout for all of the activities. This event was made possible through the work of many people and the donations of the following sponsors.

The Gurnee Days Corporation wishes to thank the following for their generous support and service to Gurnee Days through cash or in-kind donations:  

Special sponsors: Fireworks sponsored by the Village of Gurnee and entertainment sponsored by Community Trust Credit Union.

Platinum Contributing Sponsors ($1000 and higher): Gurnee Park District; Lake County News-Sun; Pioneer Press – Gurnee Review; Consumers Credit Union; Gurnee Community Bank; and Lake County Journals – Gurnee/Wadsworth Journal.

Gold Contributing Sponsors ($500 to $999): Anthony Pontiac GMC Buick, Inc.

Silver Contributing Sponsors ($250 to $499): Gurnee Flowers by Balmes; Brogan’s Awards and Sportswear, Inc.; Daniel Robison Architects, P.C.; Gurnee Discount Furniture; Illinois Bone and Joint Institute; Law Offices of Barbara J. Swanson; Rosen Motor Sales, Inc.; St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church; and Tablecraft Products Company.

Bronze Contributing Sponsors ($100 to $249): American Tradesman, Inc.; Multi Media Marketing; Gurnee Currency Exchange; Gurnee Garage and Towing; Weckler and Associates, Ltd.; Animal Health clinic and Hospital of Lake County, Ltd.; Bernie from Gurnee State Farm Agency; Brookhaven Apartments; Cardinal Wine & Spirits; E.D. Clark School Photography; First Midwest Bank; Greenleaf Orthopaedics; Gurnee Funeral Home; Gurnee Masonry, Inc.; Hunnemaker Chiropractic; Lake Count, IL Convention & Visitors Bureau; Marantec America Corp.; Tomei Insurance Agency; and Tri-State Realty.

Copper Contributing Sponsors (up to $100): Varner Press; Gurnee Antique Center; Gurnee Dairy Queen; Law Offices of Dennis P. Daly; Lube Oils, Inc.; KTR Video Productions; and Delany Chiropractic Center.

The Gurnee Days Corporations is a not-for-profit group of volunteers working together to plan and organize this annual summer celebration. Officers include Jim Caldwell, president; Bill Froese, president-elect; Michelle Fairbanks, secretary; and Jeanne Balmes, treasurer.

If you would like to participate in the planning and organization of next year’s Gurnee Days celebration, you may call 847-623-7788 or 847-249-9613 or contact the Gurnee Days Corporation, P.O. Box 111, Gurnee, IL 60031 for more information. The Gurnee Days Web site link is www.gurnee.il.us/gurnee_days.

Car Wash

The Great Lakes A’s men’s baseball team will be hold a car wash in support of Gurnee American Legion Post 771 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Legion Post, 749 Milwaukee Ave. (across the street from the In-Laws and the Avalon). Donations will be accepted.

New Eagle Scout.

Congratulations to Craig Basarich, Troop 77, who recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout.  Craig was honored at a ceremony held on Aug. 12 at Gurnee Community Church, which is the longtime sponsor of Troop 77, the oldest Boy Scout Troop in Illinois.

Gurnee trivia

This week’s Gurnee Trivia Question asks: Larry Klemm was the first president of the Gurnee Days Corporation. Who was the first secretary of that organization? Bonus question: Who was the first publicity chairman?

Trivia answer

The first secretary of the Gurnee Days Corporation was Bob Long, who was representing the Gurnee American Legion. At that time, all members of the corporation had to represent an organization in the village, a school district, the library, a church, a civic or service organization, etc., plus there were members who represented the “community at large." Larry Klemm represented the Gurnee Lions Club. Representing the Warren-Newport Women’s Afternoon Club, I was the first PR person for the group.

• Write to Nancy Long at longnlw@ameritech.net