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Winter wine walk set for Jan. 21 Event often sells out
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Gummi bears, a popular candy that is enjoyed by young and old, are available in a wide variety at Something Sweet in downtown Antioch.
Sweet on you
Something Sweet offers link to stores of the past By Sandra Landen Machaj CORRESPONDENT
There was a time in the not-so-distant past when one of the greatest joys in a child’s life was a trip to the neighborhood candy store. Wandering up and down the rows of candy jars, it was often difficult to make the decision. Which candies should they purchase with their small amount of change? Back in the 1900s, pieces of candy could be purchased for 1 cent or 2 cents, so a dime would buy several pieces of candy but the choices were made very carefully to find the favorites and to allow the purchase of the most candy for their money. Penny candies were often the first item that children would purchase with their own money. The sweet taste of penny candy and the meager incomes of a child were a match made in heaven. In the late 1800s through the 1950s, penny candy was readily available in the United States. Some of it was sold in the local general stores and there were also standalone candy stores. The candy would be displayed in con-
tainers or jars. The customers, adults or children, would stick their hands in the jars and pick out the pieces they wished to purchase. That’s something that would not be allowed today with current health and sanitation laws. Tootsie Roll was the first to introduce its candy in individual wrapping in 1896. The Tootsie Roll was followed by a candy by Necco Wafers known as Sweet Hearts, which were also individually wrapped. Other candies soon followed Tootsie Roll and Necco. Hershey’s kisses were the first chocolate candies to be pre-wrapped. Licorice, candy corn, Mary Janes, bubble gum, jaw breakers were among the favorites. A treat known as bottle caps were made of wax and looked like miniature soda bottles and were filled with a sugary liquid that children loved. But as with all great things, the penny candies and their stores disappeared – but not completely. In downtown Antioch, that dream of childhood a trip to the local candy store, be-
See PENNY CANDY, Page 3
The Village of Antioch will have its wine walk from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Senior Center, 817 Holbek Drive, Antioch. The walk will feature more than 50 wines, 25 different foods and a tour of some of Antioch’s downtown businesses. Each participant will receive a commemorative wine glass, menu, bag and a bottle of wine they choose. There may also be special prizes and drawing items that can be won. Attendees must be 21 and older. Tickets for the walk are $40 per person and typically sell out. Tickets can be bought online or by phone. For more information, call (847) 395-2160.
Local church to host organ concert
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Ashley Michel stands at the counter in Something Sweet, the candy store founded by her mother, Michelle, and now under Ashley’s direction. The variety of candies and gift items continue to grow.
The United Methodist Church of Antioch will present Organ Melodies from 11 to 11:45 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14, at the United Methodist Church of Antioch, 848 Main St., Antioch. The public is invited to enjoy Christmas music on the pipe organ. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call (847) 395-1259.
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