oct 2018 vol 25 issue 7 Est. 1888 A monthly publication of the Hog Days Wrap-up! The morning of the Hog Day Stampede began a rainy, wet day. Undeterred, volunteers, runners, and spectators showed up for the 42nd annual running. More than 750 people participated in the 3 events, with many signed up/no shows due to the often-times torrential downpours. This is the largest non dues revenue event held by the Chamber. Each year it is held to help keep our office operational. To view the results of this year s race, log on to www.kewanee-il.com and click on stampede results under the events tab. The Chamber thanks the stampede sponsors for another great event. Sponsors include Breedloves Sporting Goods, Community State Bank, Kewanee Physical Therapy & Rehab specialists, OSF Healthcare - St Luke Medical Center, and the Star Courier. Other contributors include Illinois National Guard, WalMart, State Bank of Toulon-Kewanee Banking Center, Pizza Hut, Royal Oaks Care Center, and YMCA of Kewanee. The Chamber also thanks all the participants and folks who come out to watch and encourage the runners! Overall Winner this year was John Sullivan from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a time of 23.56. Top finishers from Kewanee were Damon McArthur and Chrissy Vandevelde. It may have rained on the runners, but the sun shone bright for the Parade! The parade topped out at 93 entries with the following bringing home awards: Ambassador Cup - Peoples National Bank Sweepstakes - Kewanee Care Home - Petersen Healthcare Commercial - Union Federal Savings & Loan Not for Profit - Holy Trinity Church Most Original - State Bank of Toulon Katie Johnson Spirit Award *New Award - First Baptist Church Thank you to the large crowd who came out to watch the parade and to all the participants in the Stampede and Parade. City of Kewanee Animal Control Facility 196 Fisher Avenue Bridgeway Johnson s Hub Kewanee Preservation Society 113 E. Second St., Kewanee, IL 61443 309.852.2175
Business After Hours Thank you to the United Way for hosting our most recent Business After Hours as they kicked off their 2018-2019 campaign. We have 3 Outings occurring in October. Our next Business After Hours will be held on Oct 3, beginning at, at the State Bank of Toulon - Kewanee Banking Center, 635 Tenney St. Always great food, drinks, and prizes! Please RSVP and bring a friend! Next will be Kewanee Preservation Society out at the Little Cabin Site on the 18th, then Greiner Buildings at their facility on Midland Road. Hope you can make it to all of them! Watch your email and RSVP to the Chamber office. After Hours October Dates 3 BAH hosted by State Bank of Toulon 5 Executive Committee Chamber Office 7:30am 8 Columbus Day Office Closed 17 Board Meeting KCUD229 Office 7:30am 18 BAH hosted by Kewanee Preservation Society Little Cabin Site Stearman Fly-in 23 BAH hosted by Greiner Buildings 2088 250th St (Midland Rd) Est. 1888 Weather was also a factor for this year s Stearman Flyin on Wednesday, Sept 5. Fifteen planes made the trip to Kewanee but scrambled out quickly due to a fast approaching storm. Many of the planes did not even get a chance to leave Galesburg. They were also rained out of all action on Thursday and Saturday. Many of the open cockpit planes watched for clear opportunities and flew home early from the annual event. 113 E. Second St., Kewanee, IL 61443 309.852.2175
THIS MOVIE WILL SAVE LIVES Dr. John Draper Director, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Sunday October 7th, 2018, 3:30 PM Kewanee High School, Petersen Auditorium Debriefing will be available following the film. Purchase tickets at the door for $5.00 Proceeds will be used to support Mental Health services in Henry County. For more information contact: Denise King denisek@bway.org Sponsored by: 137 E. College St Kewanee IL 61443 309-853-4331
AFTER HOURS Time for a Little Autumn! Join us Oct 18 at the Little Cabin Site Food Fire Fun Please RSVP to the Chamber 309-852-2175 Dress for the Weather! KPS SITE LOCATED AT: 401 West South Street Kewanee, Illinois 61443
JOHNSON'S HUB 100 YEARS IN BUSINESS CELEBRATION October 19 & 20 THANK YOU FOR 100 YEARS We sincerely thank you for your support. To our old friends and new, we are here because of you. Help us celebrate on October 19 and 20th with refreshments, prizes, and the first 100 customers will receive a $10 gift card! AS A TOKEN OF OUR APPRECIATION $50 GIFT CARD Redeemable on $50 off $150 purchase or greater, or $30 off $75 purchase. Excludes sale merchandise, forma wear, and gift cards. & 40% OFF any one item. not valid toward sale merchandise, formalwear, alterations, special orders, or gift cards.