Valentines Day

A Valentine Love Story

Spread the love

With Valentine’s Day upon us, it seems appropriate to spotlight a love story that began “brewing back” in 2016 when Amy Kamp was working for a marketing company in Schererville, Indiana. One day in the office, she spotted a familiar face – Steve Kamp, an older brother of a high school friend and also Brewmaster at Evil Horse Brewing.

After chatting with him for a bit, she thought he might enjoy going to a hop farm in her small town, so she invited him out. Fast forward a couple weeks later, Steve invited Amy to the Great Taste of the Midwest. The duo had the best time, talking and laughing constantly. Amy woke up thinking to herself, “Girlfriend, you are going to marry him.”

After a wonderful courtship, they married at his farm in Beecher. Amy’s dad, who just happened to be Steve’s favorite Bible Study teacher from his youth, married them. They celebrated with more than 250 people at Evil Horse Farm, complete with a huge tap box filled with home brewed beers made by Steve’s friends, a pig roast prepared by the ex-NFL football player husband of Amy’s boss, a goat on the dance floor, their chocolate lab greeting every guest, and a fabulous cake baked by Amy’s daughter. It was a true family affair!

To celebrate, the couple hopped on a plane to spend their honeymoon at the Great American Beer Fest in Denver. Amy now works at Evil Horse alongside her husband as VP of Marketing.

“As everyone in the craft brewing business knows, the industry has its ups and downs – and requires a lot of hard work,” shared Amy. “We have been blessed to work side-by-side for the past six years through it all and, in a true full circle moment, have even had the opportunity to bring our beer to the Great Taste of the Midwest!”


Spread the love


Illinois News


Would-be union of legislative staffers accuse Welch of undermining organizing effort
Would-be union of legislative staffers accuse Welch of undermining organizing effort
Members of House speaker’s staff sue over ongoing unionization conflict
Members of House speaker’s staff sue over ongoing unionization conflict
Regulators slash Chicago gas utility’s rate request, setting up likely legal battle
Regulators slash Chicago gas utility’s rate request, setting up likely legal battle
Ban on ‘captive audience’ meetings, AI regulations among 466 bills to pass this session
Ban on ‘captive audience’ meetings, AI regulations among 466 bills to pass this session
As legislative session adjournment looms, a rush to regulate carbon capture industry
As legislative session adjournment looms, a rush to regulate carbon capture industry
Lawmakers OK bill to require ‘faithful’ electors in 2024, loosen campaign finance rules
Lawmakers OK bill to require ‘faithful’ electors in 2024, loosen campaign finance rules


Classifieds


Essay Writer NZ
13
Курсы SSAT ISEE GED HSPT COOP TACHS HiSET преподаватель, репетитор из США

Area News

Rep. Haas honored Poppin Plates Culinary Incubator and owner Fershawnda Green as the April Local Business Spotlight winner. –Photo submitted.

Poppin Plates Culinary Incubator Recognized as April Local Business Spotlight

Spread the love

Spread the loveFor April’s local business spotlight, State Rep. Jackie Haas recognized Poppin Plates Culinary Incubator in Park Forest. Rep. Haas spent time touring the business and presented the owner with a certificate of appreciation for her contributions to the community. “I am honored to recognize Poppin Plates Culinary Incubator for my April Local Business…


Spread the love

Join Lightways Hospice/Serious Illness Care at Dino-mite 5K Family Fun Run

Spread the love

Spread the loveProceeds support pediatric care program Runners from across the region are invited to the 11th annual Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care 5K Family Fun Run on Saturday, June 1, at the New Lenox Commons, 1 Veterans Parkway in New Lenox. The event includes a 5K run for ages 14 and older and…


Spread the love
–Logo submitted.

Crete Library News

Spread the love

Spread the loveThursday, May 2 Knot Just for Knitters, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages 11/adult: Join us to socialize while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework project. Drop in. Friday, May 3 Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages: Showing “The Goonies” (rated PG). Drop in. Saturday,…


Spread the love
Legion logo

Legion Post 392 Fish Fry

Spread the love

Spread the lovePeotone American Legion Post 392 will host its last of the season monthly all-you-can-eat fish fry, on Saturday, May 11, from 4:30 to 6:30p.m. or until sold out. Tickets are $15 for either perch or catfish and include French fries, cole slaw, bread, and butter. Don’t forget delicious desserts, from the Legion Auxiliary,…


Spread the love
Upcoming events logo

Crete Community to Host Clean Up Day

Spread the love

Spread the loveBy Karen Haave The Crete Police Department, Trinity Lutheran Church, and Crete Park District will join forces on Saturday, April 27, to sponsor a Community Clean-up Day and luncheon to mark Earth Day Week. Residents can sign up for the clean-up event at Trinity Lutheran, 1393 Elizabeth Street, at 8:30 a.m. Participants will…


Spread the love
–Logo submitted.

Rep. Haas Co-Hosts Rx Drop-Off Event

Spread the love

Spread the loveIn conjunction with other community partners, State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is co-hosting a prescription drop-off event on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Northfield Square Mall East parking lot, 1600 N. State Rt. 50 in Bourbonnais. “I invite all District 79 area residents to come by and…


Spread the love
St. Agnes students, in Chicago Heights, recently raised more than $1,600 for FHOF's diaper pantry for new moms. –Photo submitted.

St. Agnes Students Raise Funds for Diaper Pantry

Spread the love

Spread the loveStudents at St. Agnes School in Chicago Heights raised $1,650 during their Lenten service project to purchase diapers for Franciscan Health Olympia Fields’ diaper pantry for new moms in need. The project, “For the Sake of New Life,” spanned two weeks during Lent, when students filled baby bottle banks with money they earned…


Spread the love
–Logo submitted.

WCCHC Offering Primary Care Services in Monee

Spread the love

Spread the loveThe Will County Health Department and Community Health Center will begin offering primary care medical services at its Eastern Branch Office in Monee, 5601 W. Monee-Manhattan Road, beginning in April. Primary care services at the Eastern Branch office will be available from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., every Wednesday, effective immediately. Appointments are…


Spread the love
–Logo submitted.

Crete Library News

Spread the love

Spread the loveThursday, April 25 Preschool Pals, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five: During this independent storytime experience, children enjoy spending time with other preschoolers, while listening to stories, learning songs and fingerplays, and playing games. Register. Manga Club for Teens, from 3 – 4 p.m., grades sixth/12th: Join us to talk about “One-Punch…


Spread the love
–Photo submitted.

Crete Township Board to Hold Special Town Meeting of Electors May 14

Spread the love

Spread the loveCrete Township Board has called for a Special Town Meeting for Tuesday, May 14, at 7 p.m., at the Sertoma Star building, 25930 S. Cottage Grove Avenue in Crete. The purpose of the meeting is for the electors (registered voters of Crete Township) to consider acquiring the Sertoma Star (formerly New Star) property,…


Spread the love
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields –Photo submitted.

Franciscan Health Outpatient Therapy Hosting Fall Prevention Seminar

Spread the love

Spread the loveFranciscan Health Outpatient Therapy is hosting a free fall prevention seminar in Frankfort in May. The event will feature Franciscan Health Doctor of Physical Therapy Ramil Reyes and Franciscan Health Physical Therapy Assistant Mohamed Rashad, who will discuss how aging impacts musculoskeletal and balance systems, share tips on how to maintain an active…


Spread the love

No Golf Carts For Crete

Spread the love

Spread the loveBy Karen Haave Last week, Crete officials voted down a proposed ordinance that would have allowed operating golf carts on village streets. The proposal had been discussed repeatedly and at length for months and met with unwavering opposition from Police Chief Scott Pieritz. His opposition, he said, was based on public safety, golf…


Spread the love
Vedette logo

Angel’s Helping Hands Now an Alternative

Spread the love

Spread the loveBy Karen Haave The Crete Police Department and Crete-Monee School officials have joined forces with Angel’s Helping Hands to offer at-risk youth an alternative to school discipline or arrest. “Angel’s Helping Hands is a pilot diversion program tailored for at-risk youth,” CPD Chief Scott Pieritz explained. “We partnered with them through the Crete-Monee…


Spread the love
–Logo submitted.

Rep. Haas Passes Multiple Bills Through Committee

Spread the love

Spread the loveRecently, State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) passed four bills through committees, with all scheduled to be read and debated on the House floor. “I am proud to say four bills I filed have moved out of committee this week,” said Rep. Haas. “All of these bills received unanimous, bipartisan support. These bills will…


Spread the love
Dr. Fulton Porter named FHOF Vice President of Medical Affairs and CMO. –Photo submitted.

FHOF Names New Vice Presidents

Spread the love

Spread the loveFranciscan Health Olympia Fields has added two new vice presidents to its ranks. Fulton Porter III, MD, FACP, FHM, is the new Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer, and Michael Randall is the new Vice President of Strategy and Business Development. “We at Franciscan Health Olympia…


Spread the love