Kewanee Chamber of Commerce 113 E. Second St., Kewanee, IL 61443 309.852.2175

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aug 2018vol 25 issue 6

A monthly publication of the Kewanee Chamber of Commerce

Parade FormHog Day Stampede

Kewanee Preservation Society

As the Summer Concerts in the Park Series winds down, there is still plenty of time to hear some fantastic music! Once again, the food stand opens at 5pm, serving hot off the grill hot dogs, brats and pork patties. On Aug 9, the Chamber will be grilling Ribeye Sandwiches. A free dessert courtesy of Petersen Health Care is served at 6:15pm. Music begins at 6:30 and usually runs until 8:00pm. Bring your lawn chair to Veteran’s Park and join us!

2018 Concerts in the Park Season End!

Still to play in Veteran’s Park:August 2 Kewanee Community Band & Jazz on the SideAugust 9 Coupe De Ville August 16 Ukulele ConnectionAugust 23 Jim Markum Swing Band

Kewanee Chamber of Commerce 113 E. Second St., Kewanee, IL 61443 309.852.2175

July 4, 2018, will go down as one of the best fireworks shows in Kewanee. This fourth was a warm day with a few spotty showers. There was a small rain delay for local favorite Joker’s Wild’s performance, but the night culminated with another successful fireworks display for a very large and responsive crowd! The Chamber of Commerce thanks all who attended and a special thank you to the following people and businesses who with their help there would be no fireworks display. We are in need of Corporate Sponsors to underwrite this yearly event. To make sure this community event happens next year, please send your donation to the Chamber office marked “fireworks.”

A Fourth to Remember

The Chamber of Commerce thanks these individuals and businesses.

MONETARY DONATIONSAmerican Legion Post 31Boss ManufacturingChloe SullensCity of KewaneeDick BrubakerGeorge & Ann GuzzardoGood’s FurnitureGreat DaneGuthrie Auction ServiceHier & Associates Real Estate

AppraiserJager Insurance AgencyJim & Alice GolbyJoe & Joan NosalJohnson Chiropractic ClinicKewanee Firefighters Local 513Kiwanis ClubLeague of Women VotersMaribeth MikenasMarie StontzMartin Bros. CompaniesMary KrylowiczMatt & Mary MichalikMotor CityMr. & Mrs Dale Dykstra Mr. & Mrs. John KolataOffice SpecialistsPearson Auto ServiceRon & Beth BognarRotary Club of Kewanee

Schueneman & Tumbleson Funeral Home

State Bank of Toulon Stephen Rider DDSSullivan Door CompanyTom & Becky KazubowskiUnion Federal Savings & LoanVFW Post 8078Schueneman & Tumbleson Funeral

HomeScott & Brenda BevansScott Clemens Atty.Stephen Rider DentistSullivan Door CompanyTom & Becky KazubowskiVFW Post 8078Westefer Lighting

SERVICESB & B PrintingBreedlove’s J & M FireworksJoker’s WildKewanee Chamber of CommerceKewanee Community Fire Dept.Kewanee Fire Dept.Kewanee Park DistrictKewanee Police Dept.Kewanee Public Works Dept.Kewanee Veterans CouncilKris Wexell

August Dates2 Ambassador Meeting Happy Joe’s Noon

2, 9, 16, 23 Concert in the Park Veterans’ Park 5pm

3 Executive Committee Chamber Office 7:30am

4 Miss World Festival Pageants Kewanee High School 2pm

15 Board Meeting KCUD229 Office 7:30am

September DatesAug 31 - Sept 3 Hog Days Celebration

3 Little Cabin Open South Street 9-Noon

5 Stearman Fly-In Kewanee Airport 11am

Martin Bros. Companies - Thom Martin

Murphy Container CompanyRegional MediaStar Courier

Everyone who donated aluminum cans all year.

Kewanee Chamber of Commerce 113 E. Second St., Kewanee, IL 61443 309.852.2175

2018 Hog Days Parade!

The 65th Hog Festival of the World Festival Parade will step off on Saturday, September 1st at 2pm, rain or shine. The Chamber and the Ambassadors sponsor this event every year. The Hog Days 2018 theme selected by the KHS Marketing class is “Don’t Go Bacon My Heart.” We would like you to keep this in mind as you put your entry together. The Kewanee Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Club will announce soon the 2018 Hog Days Parade Marshal. The parade is looking for more entries and because it is limited to 125 entries, it is best to reserve a spot early and fill the details in closer to parade day. Registration deadline is August 20 at 5pm. Enter now by filling out the form at www.kewanee-il.com/parade. See you there!

This year marks the 42nd Annual Stampede. The Chamber chal-lenges anyone who has ever par-ticipated in this event to come out and run, or walk, or watch!

Saturday, September 1st, 2018FOUR MILE RUN/FITNESS WALKStarting time 8:00 am $25.00 pre-registration $30.00 After August 26th.ONE MILE RUN/FITNESS WALKStarting time 9:45 am. $15.00 pre-registration $19.00 After August 26th KIDS’ 1/4 MILE FUN RUNStarting time 9:30 am No Entry Fee, but must fill out and have entry form signed by guardian.

Visit www.getmeregistered.com/

hogdaystampedeand register today!

Mark Your Calendars:Stearman Fly-inKewanee Airport

Sept 5The Stearman planes will once again fly over Kewanee. This is a great time to see some vintage planes in action. They usually fly in between 11am - 1:30pm. While you are at the airport, say hello to the new airport managers, Diane and Ross Carbiener.

42nd Annual

Stampede

World Festival Pageants

The Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting the Miss World Festival Pageant. The pageant directors are Jeanna Moore and Stephanie Smith. They continue to work hard to provide a quality pageant to crown a queen to rule over the Hog Days Celebration. Queens chosen are Miss World Festival, Jr. Miss, Little Miss, and Mini Miss. The Chamber would like to thank all of the many members who make contributions to the pageant. This year’s queens will be selected on August 4, at Petersen Auditorium at Kewanee High School.

2017 Jr. Miss - Bradleigh Schaefer, Mini Miss - Evangeline Kuster, Miss - Alexis Batchelder, Little Miss - Macy Anderson

Kewanee Chamber of Commerce 113 E. Second St., Kewanee, IL 61443 309.852.2175

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Thank you to Courtyard Village for hosting a Business after hours in July. We had a great turnout and learned about Betty’s Garden, the new Alzheimer facility soon to open in Kewanee. If your business would like to host a Chamber After Hours, please call the Chamber office at 309-852-2175. You provide the space and refreshments, we will do the rest. Let’s pick a date!

Kewanee’s Outstanding Citizen

Over 90 people were in attendance on Saturday, June 30 to honor Jerry Salisbury for being recognized as Kewanee’s Outstanding Citizen for 2018. Jerry thanks all the people who have helped him through the years. The banquet recognizing service to the community was held at the Flemish American Club. Also recognized with a Meritorious Award was the Kewanee Veterans Council. They arrived in uniform to accept the award. Thank you all for your continued service to our community!

Kewanee Chamber of Commerce and Kewanee Preservation Soci-ety send a huge thank you to Jim Womack, Jordan Womack, and Rick Leaf for their help with se-curing a bit of Kewanee history. The Kewanee Boiler shop is be-ing torn down and this sign was recently uncovered. It covered what was formerly an exterior wall facing Rose Street. It has been removed and over the win-ter will be assessed and rejuve-nated to hopefully once again be seen by the public.

A Bit of History

The Chamber of Commerce is looking for a good location to house Bubble Gum Machines. Your business has a choice as to which machine you would like. The owner comes, cleans, and stocks the machines. The Chamber of Commerce is the sponsoring organization and earns a dividend for gum or candy purchased at each machine. We are looking for ways to supplement revenue for the Chamber.

Looking for another way to support the Chamber?

65th Hog Capital of the World Festival Parade Entry Form

September 1st, 2018 2:00 p.m.Please type or print clearly

Name of Organization ______________________________________________________

Entry Mailing Address______________________________________________________

Email Address_____________________________________________________________

City____________________________State______________Zip Code________________

Parade Contact Person ________________________________Phone_________________

Entry Form

Float (please describe)_______________________________________________________

Cars (antique, street rod, etc.)__________________________________________________

Machinery (antique, other)____________________________________________________

Walking Entries (please describe)_______________________________________________

Dignitaries (Queens, politicians, etc.)_____________________________________________

Other________________________________________________________________________

Number of feet needed in parade line-up area. Please be as accurate as you can_________

Please include any interesting facts about your entry for announcer (ie. number of years in parade etc.) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please return form to Kewanee Chamber of Commerce 113 E. 2nd St. Kewanee, IL 61443 or fax your entry form to (309) 852-2176. If you have any questions please contact the Chamber Office at (309) 852-2175

IMPORTANT: Deadline for parade entries will be close of business Monday August 20th. Entries received after this date will not be guaranteed an official entry number. NO EXCEPTIONS!!

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The Little Cabin will be open for visitorsMonday, Sept 3, 2018 • 9a-12p

Come visit this historic site!SITE LOCATED AT: 401 West South Street • Kewanee, Illinois 61443