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THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 1994 - VOLUME 34, NUMBER 19
USPS 580-360
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Huntley Factory Shops Grand Opening Set August 17-
Celebrations Planned For August 15-21
A brand new manufacturers' outlet center-Huntley Factory Shops-will celebrate its grand opening with seven days of festivities including an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, August 17, announced Abraham Rosenthal, chief executive officer of Prime RetaU, developers of the projecL
At the intersection of Interstate 90 (Northwest Tollway) and Route 47, just outside Huntley, in charming Kane County, Huntley Factory Shops will open its doors to the public less than a year after the October 1993 groundbreaking. As a village- style manufacturers' outlet center, Huntley Factory Shops will offer shoppers everyday discounts of 25-75 percent off retail prices. Huntley Factory Shops will open with 42 outlet stores, an enclosed food court with six merchants and a children's playground, all occupying 192,000 square feeL Construction begins this summer on a 100,000-square- foot expansion with 35 additional stores planned to open spring 1995.
"The grand opening of Huntley Factory Shops would not be possible without the
support of local officials such as Village of Huntley President James C. Dhamer, the village trustees, Huntley's chamber of commerce and its fire and police departments," said Rosenthal. "We know that this outlet center will provide jobs, new tourists and
value shopping in an upscale environmenL"
To date, Huntley Factory Shops has created 500 construction and permanent jobs and will generate 1,100 jobs when development is complete.
The grand opening festivities will begin on Monday, August 15 wilh shopping spree giveaways on Michigan Avenue (exact location to be announced) in downtown Chicago. Discount-seeking passersby should look for the Huntley Factory Shops' representatives and the giant walking shopping bags that will give away water bottles filled with the outlet center's discount coupons and chances to win $100 shopping sprees.
Huntley Factory Shops will officially open to the public on Wednesday, August 17 at 10am with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by public officials, including former
Illinois Governor James R. Thompson, area community groups and shoppers. To
Huntley Jaycees Sponsor Blood Drive
By Melissa Cavill
Get ready to donate! On Tuesday, August 23rd from 3-7pm at the American Legion in Huntley, Heartland Blood Centers will be taking your blood!
The Huntley Jaycees are sponsoring a blood drive to be held by Heartland Blood Centers to keep their supply up during the slow summer months. Since people are usually busy with vacations and other fun activities, fewer people tend to donate during the summer months. On the flip side of the coin, since people are so busy with vacations and other fun activities, more accidents occur during the summer months.
Those who have donated in the past can expect to receive a reminder call a few days before August 23rd. The Huntley Jaycees will be calling about 100 people to remind them to give blood. In addition to reminders, the Jaycees have begun hanging posters all over town, in an effort to recruit new donors.
Some "Donation Champions" have given in excess of 3 gallons:
7 7/8 gallons-Donald Hardy of HunUey
4 5/8 gallons-James Bond of Huntley
4 1/8 gallons-Herb Glissendorf of Huntley
4 gallons-Barbara Miller of HunUey
3 6/8 gallons-Mary Hardy of HunUey
3 2/8 gallons-Irene Colson of Huntley
3 gallons-Norman Brettschneider of HunUey
Those who are one their way to join die 3 gallon club are Al Wiesneth and Adeline Horn, boUi of HunUey. For further information contact Crystal Sheehan, at (708)669- 3892 or Mark Puffer, at (708)669-1340.
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Lighted and covered outdoor walkways highlight the open air mall.
symbolize Uie partnership between HunUey Factory Shops and Uie Village of HunUey, Rosenthal will present an American eagle weaUiervane to President Dhamer for placement on top
of Uie newly constructed HunUey Town Square gazebo. Similar weaUiervanes designed by a local arUsan top die 12 towers at HunUey Factory Shops. A colorful display of confetU cannons will
punctuate Uie celebration and area bands and professional bagpipers will provide die musical entertainment.
Shoppers will enjoy the grand opening fesUviUes,
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