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"Friends of the Waukarusa," a group of about 25 volunteers from the Mount Carroll area, have undertaken the task of restoring scenic Point Rock Park, as well as the old dam and waterfall sites on the Waukarusa River.

In the past 10 months, the Friends have restored all the walking trails and two picnic/grill sites in the park and added signs pointing to the trails and at the entrance to the park. In addition, the site of the dam (washed out in the early 1900's) and the old mill race have been cleared. Applications are now being made to government agencies for permission to rebuild the dam.

The City, donors, and volunteers also recently funded and installed new playground equipment and a disc golf course. Future plans include planting more trees near the entrance to the park and building a stage for concerts and outdoor weddings.

Point Rock Park is bounded by bluffs and the Waukarusa River. One of the main walking trails leads up to the historic Oak Hill Cemetery with graves dating back to the Civil War.and a scenic view of historic downtown Mount Carroll.

The Waukarusa River borders Point Rock Park. (Photo courtesy Blue Mountain Design.)

Come Grow With Us in Mount Carroll and Save Thousands

Save thousands when you buy or build your dream home in Mount Carroll. The Mount Carroll Community Development Corporation, the City of Mount Carroll, and local building trades businesses are offering incentives to encourage new housing starts and new families to move to Mount Carroll.

The total incentives package can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Conditions and restrictions apply.

For details, view the Incentives Brochure

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or contact the

CDC at 815.244.2255 or e-mail info_link@mountcarrollcdc.org

The new Mount Carroll Home Center, a Do It Best member owned business opened recently in Mount Carroll. (Photo courtesy Blue Mountain Design.)

New Hardware Store Opens in Mount Carroll

Story courtesy Mirror-Democrat
By JAN VANBUSKIRK

Mount Carroll residents have a new reason to shop in town and area residents have a new reason to come to Mount Carroll..

Fred and Deb Paschke recently opened their new Mount Carroll Home Center, a Do It Best member owned business, on the southwest corner of the intersection of Illinois Rtes. 78 and 64 (U.S. Hwy. 52).

Now local people will no longer have to go out of town for paint, nails, a new kitchen faucet, hand and power tools or thousands of other household items. The store offers outdoor living and lawn and garden items, housewares, plumbing and electrical supplies, paint, cleaning supplies, batteries, automotive items, hand and power tools and building materials.

In addition, customers will be able to special order such things as kitchen cabinets, windows, doors, siding, moldings and other building materials. The store will also have tools and equipment available for rent.

In addition to making more merchandise available, the Mount Carroll Home Center has brought some additional job opportunties to town with two full-time and two part-time employees.

The store is open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. A grand opening is being planned for June.

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