Let Freedom Ring
Ogle County Newspapers, Thursday, June 26, 2014, Page A11
www.oglecountynews.com
Little Miss and Mister is July 2 The Little Miss and Mister Firecracker pageant will be held on Wednesday, July 2 at 6 p.m. at the band shell in Mt. Morris. The pageant is open to all children ages 3-5 years old who live in the Mt. Morris Fire Protection District. Parents interested in entering their children or parents with questions should contact Breanna Hoffman at 815-275-8972. Entry fee for this event is $5. All entrants must be preregistered before Monday, June 30 at 4 p.m. Contestants are judged the evening of the pageant. The judges will score each participant on personality,
patriotic appearance, and stage performance. Children will perform a small talent, such as singing a song, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance or a poem, or performing a dance. All participants will receive a goody bag. First, second, and third place winners for both the Little Miss and Little Mister will receive awards. Approximately 15 children participate in the annual Little Miss and Mister Firecracker pageant.
Kristin Vandesand
Soledad Silva
Abigail Baker
Beth Obendorf
Sarah Scott
Kelsey Pudlas
Samantha Miller
Lexie Walker
2014 marks the 23rd year for the Little Miss Firecracker and the 21st year for the Little Mister Firecracker Pageant.
Play bags on July 5 The Let Freedom Ring Festival will host a Bags Tournament in Mt. Morris as part of this year’s festival on Saturday, July 5 at Maggie’s Idle Hour on Wesley Avenue in downtown Mt. Morris. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. and the tournament starts at 12:30 p.m. The team entry fee is $20.
Participants must be at least 16 years old to play. Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place. Teams can choose to use their own bags or use those provided. Call Phil Labash at 815509-7015 with questions or to pre-register.
No crock available For 2014 there will be no Let Freedom Ring crock for sale. After 15 years of commemorative crocks depicting the historical buildings in Mt. Morris the final piece of pottery was the pie plate celebrating the 50th anniversary of Let Freedom Ring festivals made in 2013. “ We are very sad that our pottery supplier, Maple City Pottery in Monmouth, is no longer making pottery,” said LFR Committee member Jo Ward. “We have been searching for another pottery company but have not found one that is as reasonably priced and of the same quality of artistry.” Several pie plates from 2013 are still available at the price of $37 by calling 815734-7210. One will also be up for bids at the Let Freedom Ring silent auction. For anyone looking for a piece of Mt. Morris
Silent auction and bake sale will be held
A bake sale to raise funds for the Let Freedom Ring festival will be held in conjunction with the Let Freedom Ring Silent Auction in the Old Felker Building on Wesley Avenue, Mt. Morris, on Wednesday, July 2 from 5 to 9 p.m. The fundraising committee is asking for donations of cakes, cookies, candy, snack mixes, pies, breads and any other goodies. The committee will package donations, or donors may do the packaging, and the committee will price them. Bring donations to the Felker Building on Wednesday, July 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. All bake sale proceeds will benefit the Let Freedom Ring festival. For more information call Chris Weller at 815-7344669. The Let Freedom Ring Silent Auction will be held on Wednesday, July 2 from 5 to 9 p.m.; Thursday, July 3 from 5 to 9 p.m.; Friday, July 4 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and Saturday, July 5 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the former Felker Building on Wesley Avenue. For information call Kelly Gilmour at 815-734-6040.
memorabilia, Mt. Morris coverlets are available. The coverlet has Mt. Morris historical buildings depicted on it and was made in America of washable cotton. A coverlet will also be on display at the Let Freedom Ring auction and available for purchase.
Eight will compete in contest Eight girls who will be seniors at Oregon High School this fall are participating in the 2014 Let Freedom Ring Queen Contest. Candidates are Abigial Baker, Samantha Miller, Beth Obendorf, Kelsey Pudlas, Sarah Scott, Soledad Silva, Kristin Vandesand, and Lexie Walker. The queen coronation will be held on Wednesday, July 2 at 7 p.m. at the band shell on Kable Square in downtown Mt. Morris.
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Celebrate Let Freedom Ring Enjoy the Festival!
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Stillman Valley
8492 E. State St. (815) 332-8100
5250 Bridge St. (815) 623-1800
101 E. Main St. (815) 645-2266
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July 4th at the Firehouse 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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