Albright Theatre starts 40th season with 'Harvey'

The Albright Theatre Company will start its 40th season with “Harvey,” the classic story of Elwood P. Dowd and his friend, Harvey, a rabbit that stands six and half feet tall. The show will open Sept. 6 and continue on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 21. The show will be presented at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays. The  Albright Theatre is located at 100 N. Island Ave. in downtown Batavia. For more information about the production, call 630-406-8838. To learn more about the Albright’s schedule of shows for the 2013-2014 season, visit www.albrighttheatre.com.

Fun Fest bids farewell to summer

Maple Park will host its annual Fun Fest Aug. 31 to Sept. 2. The event is a three-day farewell to summer, featuring live music, children's activities, crafts, a carnival, a car show, a fireworks display and the always-popular Toilet Bowl Challenge. Festival events will take place at the Maple Park Civic Center and other locations in town. For more information, including a schedule of activities, click here.

The Rockin' Johnny Band to play The House Pub

The House Pub, 16 S. Riverside Drive, St. Charles, will host the Rockin' Johnny Band Friday, Aug. 30. The show is scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m. For more information about the performance, call 630-945-3479. 

Kane County Flea Market set for Aug. 31, Sept. 1

The Kane County Flea Market will be open Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1 at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. The market will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults. Children ages 11 and younger are admitted free with a paying adult. Parking is free.

Sheriffs to partner for charity event

Kane County Sheriff Pat Perez sends word that he will partner with Kendall County Sheriff Richard Randall to host the seventh annual Charity Car and Motorcycle Show Saturday, Aug. 31. The show will benefit the Fox Valley United Way and will be conducted from noon to 3 p.m. at the Martin family Farm, 2S111 Green Road, Elburn. Admission is $5 per carload. For more information, call 630-208-2000.

Batavia church to host free supper

Our friends at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia, will host their monthly free community supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30. A carry-out service is available. All are welcome. For for more information, call 630-879-3444.

Church to offer play zone at Block Party

Jaimie Saam sends word that our friends at River City Church in Batavia will offer a free play zone for children ages 12 and younger during Batavia MainStreet’s annual Block Party Sunday, Sept. 1. The Block Party will feature A Taste of Batavia and takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Batavia Riverwalk in downtown Batavia. The church’s play zone will include a bounce house, face painting and snow cones. For more information about River City Church, call 630-256-8434.

Cougars to close out season with home series

The Kane County Cougars will conclude the 2013 season with a three-game series with the Peoria Chiefs starting Saturday, Aug. 31 and continuing daily through Monday, Sept. 2 at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark in Geneva. The series will include autograph sessions, fireworks and a “Star Wars” theme night Saturday. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 630-232-8811.

Festival features folk music, storytelling

The 37th annual Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival is for Sunday, Sept. 1 and Monday, Sept. 2 at Island Park in downtown Geneva. The festival will include more than 30 folk music and storytelling acts. Sunday’s schedule will include a community barn dance and an evening of ghost stories. The admission fee is $15 per day for adults and $10 for teens and seniors. Children ages 12 and younger are admitted free. Free parking will be available at the Kane County Government Center, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Geneva.

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Annual Corn Boil celebrates start of fall sports

The annual Batavia Corn Boil will be conducted from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24 at Batavia High School, 1201 W. Main St., Batavia. The event includes hot dogs, brats, corn, chips and drinks, and celebrates the start of the fall sports season. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for students and $4 for ages 65 and older. Family tickets are available for $25 for four guests and $5 for each additional guest. The event also will include entertainment by the BHS marching band, the cheer teams and the dance teams. For more information about the event, call 630-406-8904.

Museum to present annual Heirloom Garden Show

Garfield Farm Museum will present its 24th annual Heirloom Garden Show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25. The show will include exhibitors showing a variety of heirloom flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables. Some plants and garden seeds will be available for purchase. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 13 and younger. The museum is located on Garfield Road in Campton Hills, about three miles west of Randall Road and north of Route 38. For more information about the event, call 630-584-8485. 

Scrapbook Expo begins Aug. 23 at Pheasant Run Resort

Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, will host a scrap-booking expo featuring manufacturers, vendors, demonstrations and workshops on Friday, Aug. 23 and Saturday, Aug. 24. The expo will open at 10 a.m. Aug. 23 and 9 a.m. Saturday. Admission is $10. For more information about the event, call 888-252-3976. 

Kaneville Public Library plans book sale

The Kaneville Public Library, 2S101 Harter Road, Kaneville, will host its annual book sale Friday, Aug. 23 and Saturday, Aug. 24. The sale is one of the activities planned for the annual Kaneville Fest weekend. The sale will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 23 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 24. The sale will include hardback and paperback books, CDs, audio books and other items. A preview sale with a $5 admission fee will be conducted from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2. For more information about the sale, call 630-557-2441.

Gibby’s sets Farm to Table Dinner

Our friends at Gibby’s Wine Den in Geneva will host a Farm to Table Dinner, featuring locally produced foods, starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24. The event will include food and wine pairings. Chef Brandy Fernow will prepare the food and provide advice for presenting similar meals at home. Tickets to the event are $70. For more information about the dinner, call 630-208-6424. Gibby’s is located at 1772 S. Randall Road, Geneva.

Trivia Night to benefit TriCity Family Services

The popular TriCity Family Services Trivia Night returns Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Batavia Moose Lodge, 1535 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. The event will include a social hour at 6 p.m. The trivia competition will begin at 7 p.m. and will include teams of up to 10 members. Each team will have its own table to decorate. The Batavia Moose will offer a cash bar. Teams are encouraged to bring their own food, but outside alcohol is not permitted. The event will include a 50/50 raffle. Team registration can be completed online.  For more information or to register by telephone, call 630-232-1070. 

Knights Wrestling Club to host pancake breakfast

I always enjoy a pancake breakfast, and I’m always pleased to help promote them, particularly when the breakfast benefits a local organization. The Knights Wrestling Club will host a pancake breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon Sunday, Aug. 25, at the Washington Park pavilion in Maple Park. Tickets are $6 per person or $18 per family. The park is located on Washington Street, one block east of County Line Road. For more information about the breakfast, call 815-216-6007.

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Bob Leonard 5K Run set for Aug. 10

The River Corridor Foundation of St. Charles will conduct its annual Bob Leonard 5K Run and Walk-a-Thon at 8 a.m. Aug. 10 at Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave., St. Charles. The 5K run is USATF certified and will be chip timed. Sign-in for the run begins at 7 a.m. The run will begin at 8 a.m. The walk will begin at 8:05 a.m. The walk is pet and stroller friendly. The registration fee is $25. All participants are invited to stay after the event to enjoy refreshments and music. For more information about the event, call 630-418-5309.

Jackson to host seminar

Eddie Jackson, our friend at Country Financial in Batavia, sends word that he will host a free retirement planning seminar at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 20 at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, 1 Cougar Trail, Geneva. The program will feature a presentation by Dave Gallico, a financial security consultant. Reservations are encouraged and should be completed by Aug. 16. For more information about the event, call Jackson at 630-406-6900. Jackson’s office is located at 1921 W. Wilson St., Batavia.

Cantigny Park to celebrate French Connection Day

Cantigny Park in Wheaton will host its annual French Connection Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 11. The event commemorates Robert R. McCormick’s service as commander of an artillery unit in 1918 at Battle of Cantigny in France. McCormick is the benefactor of Cantigny Park. The event will offer a French open air market, wine tastings, French music and French food. Parking at the park is $5 per vehicle. For more information, call the park at 630-668-5181.

EvenFlow to welcome Thunder Road

EvenFlow Music and Spirits in downtown Geneva will host a performance by Thunder Road, a seven-piece rock and roll ensemble, at 9 p.m. Aug. 10. EvenFlow is located at 302 W. State St., Geneva. For more information, call 331-248-0269

Acquaviva Winery, NIU partner for star gazing event

Our friends at Acquaviva Winery in Maple Park send word that they plan to partner with NIU's Stem Cafe for a star gazing event from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 11. Astronomy experts will talk about telescopes and the annual Perseid meteor shower, meteors from the Perseus constellation. The showers reach their peak in mid-August. Food and drinks will be available for purchase starting at 7:30 p.m. The presentation will begin at 8 p.m., and guests can view the meteor shower using NIU telescopes from 9:15 p.m. to the conclusion of the event. Acquaviva Winery is located at 47W614 Route 38 in Maple Park. For more information about the event, call 630-365-0333.

Mystery Diner scores again

Lori and I recently visited the Golden Egg Pancake House in North Aurora after reading the Mystery Diner’s positive review of the restaurant in the Kane County Chronicle. The Golden Egg is located at 459 S. Randall Road in North Aurora. The location is the former home of the Randall Crossing restaurant. Lori and I find the Mystery Diner’s reviews reliable references for local eateries. We happily concur with the Mystery Diner’s review of the Golden Egg. During our visit, Lori ordered the breakfast tacos, and I had the avocado and bacon omelet. We were both pleased with our meals and noted the friendly and attentive service. We look forward to our next visit to the restaurant. The Golden Egg serves breakfast and lunch. For more information about the restaurant, call 630-326-9807.

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TV show to feature The Jalapeno Grille in St. Charles

The Jalapeno Grille, 602 Geneva Road in downtown St. Charles, is scheduled to be featured on the Aug. 11 episode of “Chicago’s Best” on WGN TV, according to Anastacio Calderon, the restaurant’s owner. The show will feature the Grille’s Volcan breakfast as part of its “best breakfasts” episode. The Volcan consists of a homemade corn patty with beans, Chihuahua cheese and chorizo topped with three eggs and homemade ranchero sauce. (Sounds good to me.) The episode is scheduled to air 10 p.m. Aug. 11. The restaurant is open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sundays. The Jalapeno Grille will celebrate its 10th anniversary in September. For more information about the restaurant, call 630-5871-1918.

Business networking group to meet

The Congregational Church Small Business Networking Group will meet at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 1. The church is located at 21 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. Ellen Huxtable of Advantage Business Concepts, coordinates the group’s activities. Visitors are always welcome. 

North Aurora Days festival begins Aug. 2

The annual North Aurora Days fest opens Aug 2 and continues through Aug. 4 at various locations throughout the village. The festival will include a parade, a carnival, a beer tent, a car show, entertainment, a community garage sale and a variety of other attractions for all ages. For more information, including an event map, click here.

National Night Out event in Campton Hills

Campton Hills Police Chief Dan Hoffman sends word that the police department will host its 7th annual National Night Out from 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 6 on School Street, between Route 64 and LaFox Road. The event will include more than 30 organizations and businesses. The program will include children’s activities and free refreshments. For more information, call 630-584-4242.

Ellwood House to host art fair, ice cream social

The Ellwood House Museum in DeKalb will host its annual Art Fair and Ice Cream Social from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 4. The fair will feature the works of 40 artists in a variety of mediums. The event also will include musical entertainment, presentations by the DeKalb Area Garden Club and other attractions. The museum is located at 509 N. First St., DeKalb. For more information, call 815-756-4609.

Sheriff to host National Night Out program

The Kane County Sheriff’s Office will host its annual National Night Out program from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the sheriff’s office, 37W755 Route 38, St. Charles. The program will include the department’s SWAT Team, the K9 Unit, the Bomb Unit and other units. The program also will offer children’s activities. 

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Geneva Arts Fair opens July 27

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce will present the Geneva Arts Fair July 27-28 on South Third Street in downtown Geneva. The fair will feature the works of more than 150 artists. Categories will include sculpture, wood, jewelry, photography, mixed media and other mediums. The fair will offer children's activities and other attractions. The fair will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. For more information, call the Chamber at 630-232-6060.

Sugar Grove Corn Boil July 26-28
The annual Sugar Grove Corn Boil will open July 26 and continue through July 28 at Volunteer Park in Sugar Grove. The event will offer live entertainment, a parade, a fireworks display, a carnival, arts and crafts, vendors, demonstrations and attractions for all ages. The festival will open at 4 p.m. July 26. A community parade will begin at 6 p.m. To view a schedule of festival activities, click here. If you go, be sure to treat yourself to a rib sandwich. 

Shakespeare on Clark to stage two productions
Shakespeare on Clark will present two productions this summer, opening with Shakespeare's "The Comedy of Errors" at 7 p.m. July 26. The show will be presented Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through Aug. 11. Shows will be presented at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 6 p.m. Sundays. The group's second production, "Twelfth Night of the Living Dead," a world premiere, will combine text from Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" with material from "Night of the Living Dead" The show will be presented Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays Aug. 1 through Aug. 11. The show will be staged at 7 p.m. Thursdays and at 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. All performances are presented at Clark Island Park, located along South River Street (Route 25) in downtown Batavia.

Live entertainment in downtown St. Charles
The Downtown St. Charles Partnership presents live entertainment Wednesday and Friday nights at First Street Plaza and nearby locations in downtown St. Charles. Entertainment scheduled for July 24 will include juggler Josiah Jones at 5:30 p.m. at Dick Pond Athletics, 303 N. Second St., a magic show featuring Arman Sangalang at 6 p.m. at First Street Plaza and a 7 p.m. performance by the band American BBC at the plaza.

The Art Box to welcome author, illustrator
The Art Box, 407 S. Third St., Geneva will host a book signing July 27 featuring children's book author Sherri Duskey Rinker and illustrator Tom Lichtenheld. The pair will sign copies of "Goodnight Construction Site" and "Steam Train Dream Train" from 1 to 2 p.m. For more information about the event, call 630-232-2870.

Five Guys Named Moe will perform in Batavia July 24.

River Rhapsody to feature Five Guys Named Moe
The Batavia Park District's River Rhapsody Concert Series will present Five Guys Named Moe at 7 p.m. July 24 at the Batavia Riverwalk in downtown Batavia. The band performs classic rock hits. Admission is free. 

Batavia church to host Indoor Garage Sale
Immanuel Lutheran Church and School, 950 Hart Road, Batavia, will conduct its annual Indoor Garage Sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 25-26. Admission is free. For the true bargain hunters, (like me) a half-price sale will be conducted from 8 to 11 a.m. July 27, with a bag sale from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. that day. 

Park district to offer baby sitter training
The St. Charles Park District will conduct a baby sitter training program from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 27 at Pottawatomie Community Center, 8 North Ave., St. Charles. Attendees will participate in group activities to learn the skills needed to care for children. The fee for the program is $52 for residents of the district and $78 for nonresidents. Participants are encouraged to bring a doll and lunch. Registration is required.

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Batavia museum presents annual quilt show

The annual Batavia Quilt and Textile Show will be presented July 19-21 at Shannon Hall in the Eastside Community Center, 14 N. Van Buren St., Batavia. The show will be open 1 to 6 p.m. July 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 20 and July 21. The show will feature more than 150 contemporary and historic quilts and textile items, demonstrations and a sale. Admission is $6 for adults and $5 for seniors ages 60 an older. Children 10 and younger are admitted free. The show is presented by the Batavia Depot Museum. For more information, call 630-406-5274. 

Arcada to welcome Chris Issak

The Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles, will welcome Chris Isaak July 19 for an 8 p.m. performance. Isaak has recorded nine albums and has received two Grammy Awards. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 630-962-7000. For my money, "Wicked Game" is still a great song and a captivating video.

Party in the Park 5K Run 

The Party in the Park 5K Run and Walk will begin at 5 p.m. July 20 at the Batavia Riverwalk in downtown Batavia. Proceeds from the event will benefit suicide prevention programs and efforts to eliminate the stigma associated with depression and mental illness. For more information, call 630-482-9696.

Kaneland's production of 'Joseph' continues

The Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival’s production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” continues performances at 7 p.m. July 19 and July 20 at Kaneland High School, 47W326 Keslinger Road, Maple Park. A matinee show will be presented at 2 p.m. July 21.

Church to host rummage sale

Faith Lutheran Church, 1745 Kaneville Road, Geneva, will host a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 19 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 20. A bag sale will be conducted from noon to 2 p.m. July 20. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the summer service trip for the church's youth.

Fermilab to offer astronomy program

Fermilab will present How to Discover a Planet from Your Sofa at 8 p.m. July 19 in the Ramsey Auditorium at Wilson Hall on the Fermilab campus, Pine Street and Kirk Road, Batavia. The presentation will feature Oxford astronomer Chris Lintott, co-host of “BBC Skies at Night.”  The admission fee is $7. For more information, call 630-840-2787.

Barbecue to benefit USO

St. Charles Toyota, 2651 E. Main St., will host a barbecue from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 20 to benefit the USO, American troops and their families. All are welcome and free-will donations will be accepted. The dealership hopes to raise $1,000 during the event. Proceeds from the event will go to USO programs support deployed troops, military families, wounded, ill and injured troops, and the families of the fallen. 

House Cafe to host annual Country Music Show

The House Cafe, 263 Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, will present its fifth annual Country Music Show from 1:30 to 5 p.m. July 21. The show will include country, bluegrass and gospel music. Guests are encouraged to bring new school supplies for donation to the local Salvation Army. For more information, call 815-787-9547.

Mystery Diner offers endorses Lupita's Cocina

The Kane County Chronicle's Mystery Diner recently visited Lupita's Cocina, 40W222 La Fox Road, St. Charles and encourages others to do the same to enjoy gourmet Mexican cuisine. Lori and I frequently follow the Mystery Diner's recommendations and find them to be reliable, so I expect to visit Lupita's soon. I'll update you after our visit. For more information, call 630-377-0706.

Delnor Hospital ranked among best in region, state

U.S. News and World Report recently ranked Delnor Hospital in Geneva 25th in the state and ranked the hospital high-performing in four specific areas — geriatrics, nephrology, neurology, neurosurgery and orthopedics, according to a report in the Kane County Chronicle. 

BATV and KC Chronicle partner for new program

Batavia Access Television and the Kane County Chronicle have partnered to present a new show focusing on local issues. The show features a round-table discussion format moderated by Kathy Gresey, editor at the Chronicle. The first show included Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke, Joi Cuartero of Batavia MainStreet and other guests. For more information about the program, go to www.batv.us. The format for the program sounds interesting, and I hope this show develops an audience.

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Kane County Fair opens July 17

The Neverly Brothers is one of many bands that will provide musical entertainment at the Kane County Fair, which opens July 17 and continues through July 21 at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. The fair offers a wide variety of summer activities, including a carnival, free shows, exhibits, livestock displays, a battle of the bands, a demolition derby and championship bull riding. The fair also serves up a variety of food. The fair is a wonderful summer tradition and one you will want to attend. The carnival offers ticket specials and the fair's website offers coupons. 

More summer fun
For those seeking more summer fun, Batavia's Windmill City Fest continues through July 14 in downtown Batavia, and the 35th annual St. Sophia Greek Festival continues through July 14 on the grounds at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 525 Church Road, Elgin. Both festivals offer food, entertainment and attractions for all ages.

Watch the Tour de France at Chez Moi

Chez Moi Cafe & Catering, 415 W. State St. in downtown Geneva is showing the Tour de France during breakfast hours mornings through July 21. Visitors can view the race and enjoy special offerings each week. For more information, call Chez Moi at 331-248-0654. 

Speaker to share the history of golf

The Batavia Public Library will host a presentation by golf historian Peter Longo at 7 p.m. July 16. Longo will present a humorous, fact-filled look at golf’s 600-year history. The library is located at 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia. Admission is free, but registration is encouraged and can be completed by calling 630-879-1393, ext. 200.

Movies for $1

Randall 15 IMAX, 550 N. Randall Road, Batavia, is screening children’s movies from 10 a.m. to noon daily during the summer. Admission is $1. “Space Chimps” is the featured movie July 15 through July 19, and “Ice Age: Continental Drift” will be featured July 22 through July 26. For more information, call 630-225-8400.

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Library to offer felting program

Elburn's Town and Country Public Library will host felting for teens at 10:30 a.m. July 16. The program is for those in grades 6 to 12 and will be presented by Natasha Lehrer of Esther’s Place in Big Rock. The library is located at 320 E. North St., Elburn. Participants are asked to register for the program. For more information, call 630-365-2244.

Cougars to host Bark in the Park

The Kane County Cougars will celebrate man’s best friend when the team hosts Bark in the Park at 6:30 p.m. July 17 at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark in Geneva. The event will include a dog parade, contests and an appearance by the Fly Dogs. Dogs will have free admission to the lawn area. A water station and a doggie restroom will be available. For more information, call 630-232-8811.  The Cougars will play the Great Lakes Loons. 

A Celebration in Chocolate

Interiors for Business, 409 N. River St., Batavia, will host a Celebration in Chocolate from 6 to 9 p.m. July 19. The evening will feature wine, chocolate to celebrate the unveiling of the poster for the 2013 Art in Your Eye Fine Art Show and Festival. Tickets are $10. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 630-220-1425. This year's festival will be conducted Sept. 21 and Sept. 22 in downtown Batavia.

Geneva Jake's to close July 29

Rick Nagel at Geneva Patch recently reported that Geneva Jake's, 407 S. Third St. in downtown Geneva will close its doors later this month after a five-year run. The store is now conducting a final sale. I'm a big fan of the store and have enjoyed Geneva Jake's postings on Facebook. Lori and I like to support independent businesses, and we're disappointed to see this one close. On a related note, Three B (Brothers, Burgers and Beer) at 7 W. State St. in downtown Geneva recently closed its doors, according to a report by the Kane County Chronicle’s Brenda Schory. The business had been open less than year.

A boat-load of fish, but not a world record

One of the more interesting news stories of the past week, in my opinion, concerned Johnny Wilkins' effort on July 5 to set a new world record for the number of fish caught in a 24-hour period. Wilkins, a La Grange resident, caught and released 2,011 fish using a rod and a simple hook at an Oakbrook Terrace pond, according to a report in the Chicago Tribune. As impressive as that number is, Wilkins was 638 fish shy of the record 2,649 fish, which was set in 2011 in Minnesota. Wilkins said he needed to catch 1.8 fish per minute to break the record. Wilkins told the Tribune he had trained for six months to develop his upper body strength. He also said he plans to to make another try for the record next year. I wish you well in your endeavors, Mr. Wilkins.

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