Ponies on Parade

in Arlington Heights, Illinois

The Names and Photos of Ponies and their Sponsor's Information.
The Golden Colt "The Golden Colt" is located at PJ's Antiques, 116 N. Evergreen. It is sponsored by the Almanac of Arlington Heights and PJ's Antiques and Collectibles. It's theme is "Reflections". The "Golden Colt" will not be included in the upcoming August 18th auction. The artist for this pony was Scott Westgard.

PJ's Antiques- Email: pjays@pjays.com, URL: http://www.pjays.com, Office Phone: (847) 259-7130.

Almanac of Alrington Heights- Email: editor@almanacpublications.com, URL: http://www.almanacpublications.com, Office Phone:(847) 368-1440

Taking Care of Business "Taking Care of Business" is located at 200 N. Arlington Heights Rd., on the S/W corner of Arl. Hts. Road and Miner . It is sponsored by the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce. It's theme is "Doing business in Arlington Heights" and will be included in the "Pony Auction" held Friday, August 18th. This pony was decorated by Joe Meersman.

Email: ahchamber@ppcs.com, URL: http://www.arlingtonhtschamber.com/, Office Phone: (847) 253-1703

Flight of Fancy "Flight of Fancy" is located at 500 N. Dunton, on the corner of Dunton and Euclid and is sponsored by the Arlington Heights Memorial Library. It's theme is 'Imagination Takes Flight: Read' and will be included in the August 18th "Pony Auction". This pony was decorated by Graphic Designers of the library; Brian Benson & Betsy Sett.

Email: dmeskaus@nslsilus.org, URL: http://www.ahml.lib.il.us, Office Phone: (847) 506-2613.

Post-Time Pony "Post-Time Pony" is located at 291 N. Dunton Ave. and is sponsored by the Arlington Heights Post/Pioneer Press Newspaper. It's theme is the newspaper headlines and articles that decorate this pony. It was decorated by the Arlington Heights Post employees and will be included in the August 18th "Pony Auction".

URL: http://www.pioneerlocal.com/, Office Phone: (847) 797-5103.

Arlington "Arlington" is sponsored by and will be displayed at the corner of Euclid and Wilke of the Arlington International Race Course. The decoration of "Arlington" was done by the "Pepper Group" and will be included in the August 18th "Pony Auction".

Office Phone: (847) 255-4300

Fur ShipADough "Fur ShipADough" is located at 22 & 24 S. Evergreen in the Evergreeen Shopping Plaza and is sponsored by Shari's Furs, Arlington Pack and Ship - and Great Harvest Bread. This pony will be in the "Pony Auction" on Friday, August 18th and proceeds donated to "Rimland" in Evanston, home for autistic young adults.

Email: info@arlingtonaps.com, URL: http://www.arlingtonaps.com, Office Phone: (847) 870-1500.

Glue Boy "Glue Boy" is located at 101 W. Campbell St. It is sponsored by Bensen Galleries and is displayed inside of their Gallery. The artist, Carlo Beninati is shown with the pony.

Office Phone: (847) 398-3332.

The Performance... "The Performance" is located at 1005 N. Arlington Heights Rd. and is sponsored by Joseph A. Burlini Design. It's theme is 'Performance Art' and will not be included in the August 18th Pony Auction.

Office Phone: (847) 392-3668.

Illumination "Illumination" is located at 201 N. Arthur, Mt. Prospect... in front planting area of the building and is sponsored by Commonwealth Edison. It's theme is "Diversity / Community" and was decorated by ComEd employees. It will be included in the "Pony Auction" on Friday, August 18th.

Albert "Albert" is located at 115 N. Arlington Heights Road and is sponsored and decorated by Corrigan Consulting. It's theme is "Super Geek" and will be included in the "Pony Auction" on Friday, August 18th.

Office phone: 847.394.0266

CoVest Quarter Horse"CoVest Quarter Horse" is located at 770 W Dundee Rd, between the drive up windows and is sponsored by CoVest Banc. It's theme is "...a Piggy Bank Depository" and was decorated by Jan Roberts and staff. It will be included in the "Pony Auction" on Friday, August 18th.

Heraldine"Heraldine" is located at 155 E. Algonquin Road and is sponsored by the Daily Herald / Paddock Publication Newspaper. It's theme is "Wings over Arlington". Auction information yet to be announced.

Url: http://www.dailyherald.com, Office phone: (847) 427-4300.

Horse Fly"Horse Fly" is located at 17 E. Campbell Street and is sponsored and decorated by Design Toscano. It's theme is "A Horse with Wings" and will be included in the "Pony Auction" on Friday, August 18th.

URL: http://www.designtoscano.com, Office phone: (847) 952-0100 X 256.

Pony Expressions"Pony Expressions" is a cement pony and is located at 940 S. Arthur Ave. It is sponsored by Diversified Commercial Services and it's theme is "Riding into the New Century with Pride". It was decorated by Marlene Wood - Positive Strokes Art School and Gallery and will be included in the "Pony Auction" on Friday, August 18th.

Office phone: (847) 577-2107.

Legal Secretariat"Legal Secretariat" is located at 11 S. Dunton Ave. and is sponsored by Drost and Kivlahan, Attorneys. It's theme is "Law" and it was decorated by Adam Thas. "Legal Secretariat" will be included in the "Pony Auction" on Friday, August 18th.

Office phone: (847) 577-2227

Udder Envy"Udder Envy" is located at the Dunton Court Shoppng Center, 20-40 S. Dunton and is sponsered by The Dunton Court Shopping Center Association. It's theme is "...will be a cow envy of other suburbs". "Udder Envy" was decorated by Irene Jorgensen of Northwest Cultural Council and will be included in the "Pony Auction" on Friday, August 18th.

Office phone: (847) 228-1620

Highrise Racer"High Rise Racer" is located at 55 S. Vail and is sponsored by Dunton Towers of Arlington Heights. It's theme is "Galloping into Luxury" and was decorated by Phil Caponi. It will be included in the "Pony Auction" on Friday, August 18th.

Office phone: (847) 506-0200

Hair on Earth"Hair on Earth" is located at between 151 &157 N. Evergreen Ave. and is sponsored by Earth Friendly Choices and Hair with Us, beauty salon. It's theme is "A Stylin' Earth Friendly Pony!" It was decorated by employees of both businesses and will be included in the "Pony Auction" on Friday, August 18th.

Earth Friendly Choices - Office Phone: (847) 394-2050

Hair with Us - Office Phone: (847) 253-2011

Available Balance"Available Balance" is located at 234 W. Northwest Highway and is sponsored by First Northwest Bank. It's theme is "Community Champions" and was decorated by Buffalo Grove High School students in honor of Walter Payton. This pony will be included in the "Pony Auction" and proceeds will go to the Walter Payton Foundation.

URL: http://www.firstnorthwestbank.com, Office phone: (847) 670-1000 ext. 221

Neon
Neon at Night
"Neon" is located in front of the building at 1616 N. Arlington Heights Road and is sponsored by the Friends of Wheeling Township. It's theme is "Looking to the Future" and was decorated by Fran Volz and John Brankin. It will be included in the August 18th "Pony Auction". The mane and tail of "Neon" is illuminated with neon lighting and is best viewed at night.

Email: jerrys@netsight.net, URL: http://twp.wheeling.il.us, Office phone: (847) 259-7730

Festival Phil"Festival Phil" is located at 2 N. Dunton in front of Flaherty's Jewelers and is sponsored by Frontier Days Inc. It's theme is to celebrate 25 years of volunteers in our community. "Festival Phil" was decorated by the Frontier Days Committee and will be included in the "Pony Auction" on Friday, August 18th.

URL: http://www.frontierdays.org/, Office phone: (847) 255-6092

Pucci Pony"Pucci Pony" is located on the campus of Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin in Palatine and is sponsored by Harper College. It is displayed near the corner of Euclid and Roselle Rd. in Palatine and it's theme is "Reflecting the Designs of Emelio Pucci". It was decorated by the Fashion Design Students of Harper College and is yet to be announced if it will be included in the "Pony Auction".

Office phone: (847) 925-6310

Going for the Gold"Going for the Gold" is located at 1007 W. Euclid and is sponsored by Harris Bank of Arlington Meadows. It's theme is "Achievement" and was decorated by the Special Olympic Athletes and Friends. This pony will be included in the "Pony Auction" on Friday, August 18th.

Office phone: (847) 506-1007

Daisy"Daisy" is located at 750 W. Northwest Hwy. and is sponsored by Illinois State Representative, Carolyn Krause and the Law offices of Mary Schlott. This pony was decorated by the Girl Scouts of Illinois Crossroads Council and it's theme is "Honoring Girl Scouting and this Division". This pony will be included in the "Pony Auction" on Friday, August 18th.

Office phone: (847) 255-3100

Man-Horse"Man-Horse" is located at the South East corner of North School Park, 410 Arlington Heights Rd. and is sponsored by John Hersey High School. It's theme is "Figurative". It was decorated by Maddy Winter and Paul Daughtry and will be included in the "Pony Auction" on Friday, August 18th.

Office phone: (847) 718-4800

Horsepower"Horsepower" is located at 800 E. Northwest Highway and is sponsored by Lattof Chevrolet. It's theme is " Auto Racing" and was decorated by their employees. "Horsepower" will be included in the "Pony Auction" on Friday, August 18th.

Office phone: (847) 259-410 ext. 108

Melvin J."Melvin J." is located at 10 W. Campbell in front of Dazzle Gallery Inc. and is sponsored by the Lions Club of Arlington Heights in tribute to Melvin Jones, founder of Lions International. The primary artists are Erin Epstein, Lana May, Shaina Feldman. All three recently graduated from Buffalo Grove High School. In addition, Sharon Lasko and Laura Epstein assisted in the decorative painting. Pony preparation and clear coating was done by Deer Park Collision. It's theme is "Helping Hands" and will be included in the "Pony Auction" on Friday, August 18th.

Email: AHLIONS@NSN.ORG, URL: http://www.northstarnet.org/ahkhome/ahlions/, Office phone: (847) 577-5843

Sym'pony #5"Sym'pony #5" is located at111 W. Campbell in front of Metropolis and is sponsored by the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre. It's theme is "Theatrical" and was decorated by Lisa Eckert. It will be included in the "Pony Auction" on Friday, August 18th.

Office phone: (847) 577-5982 X3

Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds"Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" is located at 10 N. Dunton and is sponsored and decorated by Mitchell's Jewelers. It's theme is "In Memory of Lucy" and will not be included in the "Pony Auction".

Office phone: (847) 394-0820

Spirit of Arlington Heights"Spirit of Arlington Heights" is located in front of the stage at North School park, 410 N. Arlington Heights Rd. and is sponsored by Al and Arlene Mulder. It's theme is "Spirit of Arlington Heights - why we are and who we are". It was decorated by Joseph Burlini and the Mulders.

URL: http://www.ahpd.org/, Office phone: (847) 577-3000

Healthy Neigh'bor"Healthy Neigh'bor" is located at 800 W. Central at the west side patient entrance of the hospital and is sponsored by Northwest Community Hospital. It's theme is "Healthy Living" and was decorated by the students of Thomas Middle School. It will be included in ther "Pony Auction" on Friday, August 18th.

Office phone: (847) 618-5516

Luminary"Luminary" is currently located and displayed at 30 S. Main (Route 83) in Mount Prospect. It is sponsored by Northwest Electrical Supply and the Boy Scouts, NW Suburban Council. It may be moved to the companys new location at 600 E Rand Road, Mt. Prospect in the future. It's theme is 'Lighting the Way' and the intricate fiber optic lighting will be best viewed in the evening. A picture of that to be uploaded soon.

Office phone: (847) 255-3700

Oliver"Oliver" is located at and is sponsored by the Olive-Mary Stitt School, 303 Olive in Arlington Heights. It's theme is "Olive Us" and was decorated by the students of Olive-Mary Stitt. It is currently located atop the school building and will be included in the Friday, August 18th "Pony Auction".

Office phone: (847) 303-1199

Wayside Acres"Wayside Acres" is located at 432 S. Mitchell and is sponsored by Our Lady of the Wayside School. It's theme is "Cultivating a Caring Community" and was decorated by Betty Morley and Mary Whitelad. "Wayside Acres" will not be included in the "Pony Auction".

Office phone: (847) 255-0050

Patsy"Patsy" is located at 216 S. Arlington Heights Road and is sponsored by the Patisserie of Arlington Heights. It's theme is "Chef" and was decorated by their employees. "Patsy" will be included in the "Pony Auction" on Friday, August 18th.

Office phone: (847) 392-7766

Esperanza"Esperanza" is located at 25 W. Davis , in front of La Tasca Tapas Restaurant and is sponsored by Picket Fence Realty, 416 Hawthorne. "Esperanza" is the Spanish word for "Hope" and was decorated by artist, Stanaszek. It's theme is "Real Estate in Arlington Heights" and will be included in the "Pony Auction" on Friday, August 18th.

Office phone: (847) 619-8280

Water Polo Pony"Water Polo Pony" is located at 311 S. Arlington Heights Road and is sponsored by St. Viator High School and Village Bank & Trust. It's theme is "Pony in Water Polo Gear" and was decorated by the St Viator High School Faculty. It will be included in the "Pony Auction" on Friday, August 18th.

St. Viator High School- Address: 1213 E. Oakton

Village Bank & Trust- Address: 311 S. Arlington Hts Road

Sheraton's Triple Crown
Sheraton's Triple Crown
"Sheraton's Triple Crown" is located at 3400 Euclid and is sponsored bt the Sheraton Arlington Park Hotel. It can be viewed outside by the west entrance to the ballroom.

Office Phone: (847) 394-2000

Buck-A-Roo"Buck-A-Roo" is located at 10 S. Vail Ave. and is sponsored by the Peoples Bank of Arlington Heights. It's theme is "Money, Money, Money" and was decorated by Luke Buffenmeyer and Lisa Eckert. This pony will be included in the "Pony Auction" on Friday, August 18th.

Office phone: (847) 369-0100

My Spirit Runs Free"My Spirit Runs Free" is located at 7 S. Dunton and is sponsored by Tribal Expressions. It's theme is "Indian Wary Pony" and was decorated by Rob Brooke and the Tribal Expression Staff. It will be included in the "Pony Auction" on Friday, August 18th.

Email: mailto:info@tribalexpressions.com, URL: http://www.tribalexpressions.com/, Office phone: (847) 590-5390

Just Your Type"Just Your Type" is located at 204 W. Wing, on the corner of Wing and Highland. It is sponsored and decorated by Visual Edge Creative Inc. It's theme is "Typography, Fonts and Graphics" and will be included in the "Pony Auction" on Friday, August 18th.

URL: http://www.visualedgecreative.com/, Office phone: (847) 670-1993