Of course, you don’t want to talk about this. Who in the McHenry area does? Snow – it’s coming. Hopefully, the snow will come to McHenry later, rather than sooner, but, be assured, it will snow in McHenry, Illinois, this year. Tonight, you can sit down and watch the Patriots and Dolphins game, if you’re so inclined. You and your …
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could look upon your snow shovel with a sense of nostalgia instead of the dread otherwise associated with all the time you could spend sweating in the cold while shoveling the driveway, walkways and parking areas of your Lake Geneva home or office? Actually, it’s not necessarily a forlorn wish; you can look upon …
There are some events that stand out in our lives. Living in Southern Wisconsin – Lake Geneva, Elkhorn or Walworth County – you may keenly remember that day in 1982 that the Brewers beat the California Angels to advance to the World Series. You probably remember, depending on your age, a number of the Packers Super Bowl victories. Significant weather …
The sparkle in their eyes is heartwarming as the children rush to the window to see the first snowflakes of the season’s first snowfall. While you enjoy their youthful exuberance, you also know that those snowflakes portend of more to come. Then that day comes when you bundle up warmly, grab a shovel and head out to spend a couple …
Last winter, there were at least 25 days when residents of Walworth County had reason to grab their shovels and clear snow from their drives and walkways. Nearly 60 inches of snow fell in the Southern Wisconsin region last winter. Some snows were more than others but, one way or another, Mother Nature periodically gave residents some work to do. …
It’s not just about the inconvenience. Shoveling snow is actually a hazardous activity. According to the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital research institute, there are approximately 100 deaths each year from shoveling snow – generally from cardiac arrest. Another 11,500 wind up in emergency rooms for injuries they suffered while shoveling snow. The statistics are …
Life is full of choices. For residents of Elkhorn, as in other Midwestern communities, the choices extend to snow removal. On the one hand, you might choose to hire a reputable snow removal company, such as Cal & Shan’s, to clear the snow from your walkways and driveway. Or, you might choose to remove the snow yourself. If you make …
Woodstock is beautiful in the winter. When The Square is illuminated with holiday lights, it virtually jumps onto the canvas of a Norman Rockwell painting. It’s the same in the surrounding area where rolling meadows and horse farms seem as though they were created just for the most awe-inspiring winter backdrops. While it’s easy to appreciate the beauty of nature …
One day this winter, Jill will dress in layers, pull on her insulated boots, hat and gloves, grab the snow shovel and head out the door of her Lake Geneva home. Of course, the layers won’t be enough and a biting wind will snap at her nose. Then, she’ll start shoveling. While shoveling, Jill will inevitably notice that Johnson’s across …
What if you couldn’t get your car out of the driveway or if your customers and employees couldn’t get their vehicles in the parking lot at your store or office? What if the short walk from the car to the front door was hazardous? This isn’t a hypothetical scenario or a plot for movie. It’s real. It happens every year. …
