January 17, 2025
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Franklin Creek to dedicate trail to Larry Dunphy

By Sauk Valley Media staff report
Books on First owner Larry Dunphy says he works a lot of hours, "but hell, everyone works a lot of hours, whether you own a business or not." And the "destination" book store has been open the same hours every week since it opened in 1998.

The late Larry Dunphy appears in a file photo talking about the opening of Books on First in 1998. A storybook trail will be dedicated to his memory.

FRANKLIN GROVE — Franklin Creek Conservation Association will open the Larry Dunphy Memorial Storybook Trail on Sunday, Oct. 17 at the Hausen-Knox Shelter in the Franklin Creek State Natural Area.

Children’s nature activities and entertainment will begin at 1 p.m. These include seed plantings, creating bird feeders, scavenger hunts and a reading of the trail’s featured story, “Miss Maple’s Seeds.”

A celebration of life for Dunphy will begin at 4 p.m. Attendees are asked to share memories of Dunphy’s dedication to nature and literacy. Dunphy founded Books on First in Dixon with his wife, Carolyn Chin, and he served on the FCCA board.

Call Heather at 815-456-2718, go to www.franklincreekconservation.org or email engage@franklincreekconservation.org for more information.

Books on First owner Larry Dunphy says he works a lot of hours, "but hell, everyone works a lot of hours, whether you own a business or not." And the "destination" book store has been open the same hours every week since it opened in 1998.

In a file photo, Larry Dunphy talks about opening Books on First in 1998. A storybook trail will be dedicated to his memory Oct. 17 at the Franklin Creek State Natural Area in Franklin Grove.

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