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July 2015- Vol 2015, Issue 7
GALESBURG AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWSLETTER
J u l y C o m m u n i t y E v e n t s
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Wed. 1 Jul, 2015 Cafe-in-the-Park (Wed. 1 Jul, 2015 11:00 am 1:00 pm) Lunch and music in the park. CafĂŠ_in_the_Park2015.pdf Discovery Depot: Style It! (Wed. 1 Jul, 2015 1:00 pm) Are you a fashion expert! Style It! is looking for fashion experts and fashion hopefuls to have fun and make cool stuff! In this camp we dive into all things fashion. We will learn how to make our own lip balm, make some awesome jewelry, decorate your own t-shirt, and create a bag out of recycled clothes! You won't want to miss Style It! Suggested Age: 6-10yrs Come in or call 309.344.8876 to Register! Cost: $30 for members$35 for non-members Thu. 2 Jul, 2015 Discovery Depot: Action Heroes! (Thu. 2 Jul, 2015 1:00 pm) Which hero do you like best? Action Heroes! is a camp for kids who love action and heroes! We will have fun creating our own action hero from start to finish, learning how to make comics, and playing some action hero games. You have to be here if you love action heroes! Suggested Age: 710yrsCome in or call 309.344.8876 to Register! Cost:$30 for members$35 for non-members
Tue. 7 Jul, 2015 Discovery Depot: Movie Masters (Tue. 7 Jul, 2015 10:00 am) Calling all actors and actresses! We need your help at the Discovery Depot for our Movie Masters camp. In this camp we will look at the many different factors that go into making a movie. There will be some acting, but don't be shy! We will learn how to use technology to make our own short movies. You will enjoy learning the science behind movies as well as the acting and editing part of it too. We need you to be our star, so sign up now! Suggested Age: 7-12yrsCome in or call 309.344.8876 to Register! Cost:$35 for members$40 for non-members Wed. 8 Jul, 2015 Discovery Depot: Movie Masters (Wed. 8 Jul, 2015 10:00 am) Cafe-in-the-Park (Wed. 8 Jul, 2015 11:00 am 1:00 pm) Lunch and music in the park. CafĂŠ_in_the_Park2015.pdf Thu. 9 Jul, 2015 Discovery Depot: Movie Masters (Thu. 9 Jul, 2015 10:00 am)
Discovery Depot: Style It! (Thu. 2 Jul, 2015 1:00 pm)
Sat. 11 Jul, 2015 Galesburg Farmers Market (Sat. 11 Jul, 2015 8:00 am)
Sat. 4 Jul, 2015 Galesburg Farmers Market (Sat. 4 Jul, 2015 8:00 am)
Tue. 14 Jul, 2015 Discovery Depot: Slithering Snakes & Creepy Crawlies (Tue. 14 Jul, 2015 1:00 pm)
There is something for everyone at the Galesburg Farmers Market, from honey to handmade jewelry! Our market features locally grown produce, meats, baked goods, flowers, plants and craft items. Come shop Galesburg and stay and chat awhile! Vendors: Please call Kathy Bennett at309-368-1750 to participate. Cost is $15 per week or $150 for the season. We would love to bring you on board as there is a nice demand for fresh produce in our area. We accepts LINK and WIC coupons for Young Mothers and Seniors. Event Location: Parking Lot Simmons & Kellogg Streets, Galesburg, IL Event Date: Saturdays starting May 2 thru October 31Start Time: 8 am End Time: 12 noon
Do you like creepy animals that make others scream? You are perfect for our Slithering Snakes & Creepy Crawlies camp at the Discovery Depot. This camp is full of slimy things that will make you smile! We will learn about different reptiles, insects, and arachnids that will make you squirm for sure. We will create cool art projects, eat bug inspired snacks, and be visited by some real life creepy crawlies! We hope to see you there! Suggested Age: 6-9yrsCome in or call 309.344.8876 to Register! Cost: $25 for members$30 for non-members
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Wed. 15 Jul, 2015 Cafe-in-the-Park (Wed. 15 Jul, 2015 11:00 am 1:00 pm) Lunch and music in the park. Café_in_the_Park2015.pdf Discovery Depot: Slithering Snakes & Creepy Crawlies (Wed. 15 Jul, 2015 1:00 pm) Thu. 16 Jul, 2015 Discovery Depot: Slithering Snakes & Creepy Crawlies (Thu. 16 Jul, 2015 1:00 pm) Sat. 18 Jul, 2015 Galesburg Farmers Market (Sat. 18 Jul, 2015 8:00 am) Wed. 22 Jul, 2015 Discovery Depot: Cook, Eat, Yum! (Wed. 22 Jul, 2015 10:00 am) Eating has never been so much fun! You will love our Cook, Eat, Yum! camp at the Discovery Depot! Don't worry if you don't know how to cook, we will teach you. We will learn important safety information for cooking, talk about the food groups, cook, and of course EAT! This camp will be tasty, so you don't want to miss it! Suggested Age: 8-12yrsCome in or call 309.344.8876 to Register! Cost: $35 for members $40 for nonmembers
Tue. 28 Jul, 2015 Discovery Depot: Robotics (Tue. 28 Jul, 2015 10:00 am) Robots come to life at the Discovery Depot this summer! If you love robots you have to be here! We will learn the science involved in making and using robots as well as create our own robots. WE will complete challenges and missions using the robots we create. Robotics Campers will use touch, light, and sonic sensors on their robot. Join us for a robotics camp you won't forget!!!Suggested Age: 8-12yrsCome in or call 309.344.8876 to Register! Cost$50 for members$55 for non-members Wed. 29 Jul, 2015 Cafe-in-the-Park (Wed. 29 Jul, 2015 11:00 am 1:00 pm) Lunch and music in the park. Café_in_the_Park2015.pdf Thu. 30 Jul, 2015 Discovery Depot: Robotics (Thu. 30 Jul, 2015 10:00 am)
Cafe-in-the-Park (Wed. 22 Jul, 2015 11:00 am 1:00 pm) Lunch and music in the park. Café_in_the_Park2015.pdf Thu. 23 Jul, 2015 Discovery Depot: Cook, Eat, Yum! (Thu. 23 Jul, 2015 10:00 am) Taste of Galesburg (Thu. 23 Jul, 2015 4:00 pm) Food, Music, Fun and Friends For more information, find us on Facebook or at www.tasteofgalesburg.com Sat. 25 Jul, 2015 Galesburg Farmers Market (Sat. 25 Jul, 2015
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Thank you to the following businesses who renewed their membership. We value your support and participation! Alternatives American Legion Post 285 Applebee's Appliance Parts & Service Depot ASTRATECH, Inc Bailey Moving & Storage Inc. Beacon of Hope Hospice of Iowa, Inc. BSure Home Inspection Environmental LLC City Select Motors Inc. Connor Company Cooley ii Discount Tobacco Ware House
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car Farmers State Bank Investment Services Galesburg Public Library Foundation JC Studios Video Production Kelli Bennewitz Kirchgessner Plumbing/Heating Liberty Tax Service Midwest Uniform Supply Packinghouse Dining Co. Pegasus Mfg, Inc. Penn's New & Used Furniture Inc. Royal Cleaning Services Sugden Electric
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Galesburg Towers/Promex Midwest Ms. Janet Inman, Manager 1384 North Henderson Street Galesburg, IL 61401 (309)343-5565, E-mail: galesburgtowers15@gmail.com
Members Mortgage Services, LLC Ms. Christine Denisar 1134 N. Henderson Street, Ste F Galesburg, IL 61401, (309)973-4158 cdenisar@membersmortgageservices.org
Lucky’s Landing (gaming lounge) Mr. Alex Beard, Manager 1042 North Henderson Street Galesburg, IL 61401, (309)343-1351 E-mail:dtwgalesburg@centurylink.net Website: www.discounttobaccowarehouse.com
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Ribbon Cuttings Ferg’s Tire & Auto Network Open House celebrating the expansion of their business. Owners Jason & Amy Ferguson, manager Barb Hall and their staff were joined by the Chamber Ambassadors, Board Members and Executive Director to recognize their accomplishment. Ferg's offers auto & diesel service and sells Goodyear tires.
Todd Van Velsor, financial advisor, of Edward Jones opened his new office at 1980 National Blvd., Galesburg, IL 61401 (next to Heritage Credit Union).
Pictured left to right: Chamber Exec. Director Steve Brody, Mary Turnquist, Todd VanVelsor and Lance Oetting, Chamber Ambassador.
Lucky's Landing Grand Opening Celebration (located inside Discount Tobacco Warehouse, 1042 N. Henderson). were joined by staff, Chamber Ambassadors, Board Members and Executive Director in recognition of their opening.
Andy Frost, Vice President of DTW, Manager Alex Beard (2nd from left) and Chris Schink (3rd from left,
Casey's General Store #3416 Ribbon Cutting Opens second Galesburg location at 2364 N. Seminary Street and will be open 24 hours, also serving pizza and other foods and beverages. Phone (309)342-0178
Pictured left to right: Chamber Ambassador Chris Ryner, Casey's Area Supervisors Diana Fossum & Nina Tompkins, Manager Kim Grady, Chamber Ex. Director Steve Brody, Board Member Tom McIntire and Ambassador Bob Juraco
! n r o H n w O r u Toot Yo The Western Illinois Builders Association has chosen the Boys & Girls Club of Knox County to be the next recipients of the WIBA Playhouse. Western Illinois Builders Association provides all the materials and labor for the WIBA Playhouse. The Boys & Girls Club of Knox County is selling raffle tickets now for $2 each. They will receive 100% of the money earned from ticket sales for programming, supplies, transportation, food. The Boys & Girls Club of Knox County transports youth from 9 community schools, serves a nutritious snack, provides programming and then transports the youth to their homes. To purchase a ticket please contact The Boys & Girls Club of Knox County at 342-0158 For additional information, please contact Kaylee Johnson, Executive Officer, at 309-343-2116 or email wiba@grics.net.
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The Galesburg Public Library Foundation, a 503c3 not for profit foundation, was founded in 2007 to ensure Galesburg would always have a quality public library to serve our community. Our mission is to "enhance library rescues and services," a task which today includes leading a community wide fund raising effort to build a much needed new Library.
Vice President, Martin Reichel, Treasurer, and Jenny Bredemeier, Secretary. Our Board includes 10 persons who reflect the diversity of our Galesburg community. For more information, contact Foundation@galesburglibrary. org
The Foundation receives donations, provides funds to the Library, and promotes the Library's charitable, educational, and cultural purposes. The Foundation's support to the Library is not intended to replace the Library's funding, which is accomplished through property tax assessments. The funds raised will be used to enhance the services of the Library and in the next several years, to build the Library of our community's future. Our officers are Terry Bruner, President; Tom Foley, MODERN WOODMEN PARK WINS “BEST OF THE BALLPARKS” Modern Woodmen Park has been voted the “Best of the Ballparks” in Class-A baseball by fans and readers of Ballpark Digest, which held a bracketed online voting competition of all 30 Class-A venues across the country over the past two weeks. Ballpark Digest has recognized Modern Woodmen Park four times in the last seven seasons for Best Ballpark Improvement, most recently, in 2014 for the addition of the first Ferris wheel inside a minor league ballpark. Recently, readers of USA TODAY and 10Best.com, voted Modern Woodmen Park as the Best Minor League Ballpark in an online contest. The ballpark, which opened in 1931 as Davenport Municipal Stadium and was known as John O'Donnell Stadium from 1971 to 2007, is the oldest stadium used continuously by a current Minor League Baseball team for more than 50 years. The current Midwest League franchise has played in it since 1960, and nearly eight million fans have passed through its gates in that time. The River Bandits and Modern Woodmen Park have also been recognized several times nationally in recent seasons. The River Bandits' home cap was voted the best in all of Class-A baseball, and in a Sporting News contest, the team's name was voted as one of the top eight in all of Minor League Baseball. The team's logo was also recently voted among the top eight - and the best in the Midwest League - in Baseball America's Logo Mania. In May, Modern Woodmen Park's R.I.A. Federal Credit Union Hon. Lane Evans Patriot Seats were voted the No. 2 Best Seats at any minor league ballpark in the country - and the top view of any ballpark at the Class-A and short season level - by fans on MiLB.com
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Dear Galesburg Public Library Foundation Supporter, The Galesburg Public Library Foundation, a 501c3 not-for profit organization, was launched in 2007 to ensure that Galesburg would always have a quality public library to serve our community. Its mission is to “enhance library resources and services”, a task which today includes leading a community wide fund raising effort to build a much needed new library, How can you help? SHOP on Amazon Smile (http://smileamazon.com) and specify the Galesburg Public Library Foundation as your charity of choice. The shopping experience is exactly the same as on Amazon.com, except will contribute 0.5% of your purchase to the Galesburg Public Library Foundation.
SHOP on Good Shop (http://www.goodsearch.com/goodshop). Register and specify the Galesburg Public Library Foundation as your charity of choice. This site offers hundreds of well-known stores, money-saving coupons and more, while remitting a portion of your expenditures to the Galesburg Public Library Foundation. SEARCH the web on the related site (http://www.goodsearch.com) and a penny will be remitted to the Galesburg Public Library Foundation for each legitimate search inquiry. SHOP at Hy-Vee on September 11, 12 and 13, 2015 and turn in a shopping certificate (printed on the next page) when you check out. Hy-Vee will donate a portion of your purchase total to the Galesburg Public Library Foundation. Circle this on your calendar and shop at Hy-Vee! DESIGNATE the Galesburg Public Library Foundation for memorial contributions when a family member or friend passes away. Honor someone for a special anniversary or other milestone by making a contribution to the Galesburg Public Library Foundation, which will promptly acknowlede your gift to him or her. Donations are tax deductible.
REMEMBER the Galesburg Public Library Foundation in your will or trust document. Contact us at founation@galesburglibrary.org for assistance in understanding the options. See your attorney for specific advice. DONATE to the Galesburg Public Library Foundation Annual Fund drive during our Fall campaign, or at any time. Designate a specific purpose (New Library, Archives, Children’s Room etc.) or make your contribution unrestricted, so it can be used wherever the need is greatest. DONATE to the Galesburg Public Library Foundation to help us acquire the rest of the properties in the block where the new Library will be built. We cannot finalize plans to build the library until all of the properties are acquired and demolished. THANK YOU for keeping the Galesburg Public Library a strong and vibrant presence in the heart of our community! Sincerely,
Terry Algren Bruner, President
While I was out of the office earlier this week, Diane Stickle, an organizer for the National Stearman Fly-In, stopped by the Welcome Center to drop off the new Stearman Fly-In posters for this year’s event in September. It shows a Steaman on the tarmac in Galesburg with a rainbow and a reflection of the plane in a rain puddle.
I was struck by the wonderful detail of the poster. I decided to text Diane and ask about the artist, Frank Schaufler. She told me Frank, from Hilton, NY, is a fascinating individual. “I got interested in aviation in the early 1970s after reading several books on World War I aircraft,” Frank explains. “Up to that time, all I ever did was penand-ink drawings. When asked to do a one-man show in Ridgefield, Conn., I combined my interest in the colorful paint schemes of those early aircraft with the project and bought my first paint and brushes. I’ve never had an art lesson in my life, so everything I’ve done since then has been a work in progress.” He designed the nose art on the B-17 in the 1990 movie Memphis Belle; the postal commemorative cachet and cancellations for this year’s 90th anniversary of U.S. Airmail.
The shading and color scheme are beautiful, too. This poster, and artist, bears a striking resemblance to the work of Ron Hatch of Knoxville. His passion is railroad machinery. He has been drawing since he was old enough to hold a pencil. Grade school saw a few attempts with oil painting, but in high school and the discovery of acrylic paints he started to hit his stride. Selftaught for the most part, his artwork soon merged with his fascination with railroads. One of his first jobs was as an illustrator for Burlington Northern’ s Safety & Rules Division at the St. Paul home office. Ron’s attention to detail is clear in all of the posters he has designed for Railroad Days. He often captures moments from the past as if they were photographs. Ron has been designing the Railroad Days poster since 1994. We have all the RR Days posters displayed at the Galesburg Welcome Center. We have a couple of months until the Stearman fill the skies over Knox County. Until then, enjoy the 163rd Knox County Fair at the Fairgrounds from July 15 – 18. There will be a lot to see from Illinois’ oldest running County Fair. For a complete list of Grandstand events go to http://www.knoxfair. com.
According to Diane, the Stearman Biplane depicted on the poster “was rebuilt in Galesburg several years ago by Dan Haas & Bob Ronk. It won several awards at Oshkosh & is now owned by a man in Minnesota.” I find the detail to be remarkable.
On July 23rd make room for the Taste of Galesburg. This downtown institution is organized by the Galesburg Business Association and the Galesburg Lodging and Restaurant Association. It features delicious food from over 20 local restaurants. Bier Garten music will be provided by 28 Days from
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Chicago. The event is from 4 pm to 10:30 pm. As always, there will be plenty to do for kids and adults. Taste of Galesburg is a great segue into the Galesburg Balloon Race on July 24 to 26 at Lake Storey. Since 2000 The Great Balloon Race has called Galesburg, Illinois its home. Set in the beautiful surroundings of Lake Storey, it has played host to more than 30 majestic hot air balloons each year. Pilots from across the country have traveled to this event to compete in the balloon competition and to share their balloons and stories with families from around the region. The evening glow of balloons has been a local favorite. Watching them light up as the sun fades into the west has always been a highlight. For more information, visit http://www. tasteofgalesburg.com.
Bill Morris Executive Director, Galesburg Area Convention & Visitors Bureau bmorris@ visitgalesburg.com
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