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Autumn on Parade 47th Annual

2017 Theme... Music: Then & Now

Oct. 7-8, 2017 Oregon, IL

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Welcome to the 47th annual Autumn on Parade This year’s event, Oct. 7-8, marks the 47th anniversary of this community festival in scenic Oregon, Illinois. Here’s a short rundown on what the 2017 festival offers. Be sure to review the schedule of events for times. The heart of Autumn on Parade is its Farmer’s Market and Craft Fair, located on the Ogle County Courthouse Square in downtown Oregon. Craft booths surround the historic Ogle County Courthouse and surrounding streets and offer handmade, homemade and homegrown items as well as many other kinds of unique items. On Saturday, antique tractors and classic cars will be on display at Oregon Park East,

just across the Rock River. Owners of Olivers, Farmalls, and Deeres are more than willing to share the history of their tractors. Focus House is coordinating this year’s car show. Lunch will also be available on site. Visitors can also tour the Chana School on Saturday, also located at Park East. This unique two-room school, built in 1883, is celebrating its 134th birthday this year!! Following this year’s theme “Music Then and Now,” entertainers on Saturday on the Courthouse Square will include a festival favorite juggler and stilt-walker Jason Kollum with a Mary Macaroni show for kids and a Rockabilly Show. Marking their third year at the festival is a Donut Eating Contest on Saturday. If you

Baking a Difference in Oregon Baking a Difference is the motto of Oregon’s newest downtown business. And business was brisk and the customers enthusiastic on the opening day of the brand new Village Bakery, operated by the Village of Progress in downtown Oregon. The bakery, located at 101 N. Third St. on the northeast corner with Illinois 64, offers cakes, cupcakes, pies,

doughnuts and other sweet treats in addition to a full line of coffees, and customordered ice cream. Customers can dine in, or pick up their orders at a drivethrough. The building previously housed Max Media and before that Basler’s Ace Hardware and has undergone an extensive remodeling since the Village of Progress

(VOP) bought it last fall. The Village Bakery provides jobs for developmentally disabled youth and adults in the community, following the mission of the VOP, a private not-for-profit corporation that was founded in Oregon in 1969 to meet the training needs of adults with disabilities who reside in Ogle County.

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Hosted by the Oregon Chamber of Commerce Saturday, October 7th 5:00p – 8:00p Event Location – The Experience, 305 W. Washington An annual Community Projects Fund Raising Reception Featuring Craft Beer, Specialty Wine, Martini Tastings and Appetizers

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or your children love eating donuts, here is your chance to do what you love and make a little money. A Create-A-Canvas event will be held at Franklin Street Pub on Saturday night. Those participating will receive step-bystep instruction on how to paint a keepsake painting that reflects the fall festival. On both days, the Fun Zone, located just north of the Courthouse Square, offers a place for kids to burn off some energy. An Nascar 8 Obstacle will be among other adventurous attractions. Admission provides all-day use. Hungry? Don’t forget to stop by the Food Court, which includes a variety of choices from booths run by local not-for-profit organizations. The Pride of Oregon will be offering sightseeing trips on Saturday. The Pride of Oregon is an authentic Paddle Wheel Riverboat. Special pricing is $10. Children five and under are free. Shuttle service will be available to transport visitors at the festival to and from the riverboat for a one-time fee of $2. Want to take a trip back to the Renaissance? Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center, once

the home of Chicago Daily News owner Walter Strong, will host its annual Olde English Faire both days. Tours of the Stronghold Castle will also be available as well as food and entertainment. Admission is charged for this event which is located about two miles north of Oregon, along Ill. 2. Sunday morning starts with a 5K race and a one-mile fun run. At 1 p.m., on Sunday the Harvest Time Parade, featuring 100-plus units, makes its way through the downtown and past the courthouse square. The Jesse White Tumblers and South Shore Drill Team are just two of the crowd favorites returning this year. South Shore will also perform a post parade show after the parade on Jefferson Street, in front of the Oregon Public Library. And don’t forget to buy your official AOP 60/40 raffle ticket and maybe win some cash. For more information on any of the events visit our website at autumnonparade.org and Like us on FaceBook. (As it has been since 1970, Autumn on Parade continues to be organized and operated by community volunteers.)

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AOP Food Court offers plenty of variety for visitors Visitors to the 47th annual Autumn on Parade don’t have to look very far to find that special treat to satisfy their appetites. The Food Court, located on Jefferson Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets, features a variety of greattasting food specialties benefitting not-for-profit local civic and service organizations. The weekend menu includes breakfast items such as apple fritters, cider donuts, and coffee. Later in the day, pork chop and rib-eye sandwiches, funnel cakes, bratwurst, gyros, walking tacos, and other fine food items are offered. The majority of the food vendors located on the Food Court are operated or sponsored by local, notfor-profit, civic or service organizations. In some instances, the Food Court is the major fund raising event of the year for many of the agencies and groups. The Autumn on Parade Committee works with all of the civic and service organizations to make sure there are no duplication of food items. Here’s a rundown on some of the menu items offered. When Autumn Parade

started in 1970, the Boy Scouts started selling hamburgers and hot dogs to the very first festival visitors. Since that first festival the Scouts have added cheeseburgers, nachos with cheese, baked potatoes with a variety of toppings. Another long term food vendor upon the food court is the Oregon Lion’s Club, selling their long tradition of pork chop sandwiches in addition to brats and chicken breast sandwiches. An additional longtime food vendor is the Knights of Columbus with their crowd favorite funnel cakes. The farming community of Ogle County is represented by two organizations. The Ogle Beef Association sells ribeye steak and beef brisket sandwiches while the Forreston Sheep Association has gyros available. Farming Heritage’s kettle corn is a snack food that people enjoy as they walk around while observing the crafts booths at the festival. The Oregon High School Marching band offers a similar food item with their walking taco. Oregon VFW Post offers ribs both days for the rib lovers while the Mt. Morris Moose Lodge has chicken strips, corn dogs along with french fries and curly fries.

The Food Court is conveniently located on Jefferson Street adjacent to the Ogle County Courthouse Square, next to the Farmers’ Market and Craft Show. Additional food items can be found at the car show at Oregon Park East and also at Stronghold’s Olde English Faire. 2017 Food Court (primary menu items)

The Oregon Lions Club offers pork chop sandwiches in addition to bratwurst and chicken sandwiches.

Lu Lu’s roasted corn brings a Mexican flavor to the food court with roasted corn on the cob, churros and a Mexican sandwich and RC Concessions adds Italian Ice (an ice cream product) along with large pretzels with cheese. The Polo Knights of Columbus are selling coffee cakes by the slice and as whole cakes. To go with the slices of coffee cakes is cappuccino coffee. New to the Food Court in 2017 is the Oregon Soccer Association who will be

Firefighters’ spaghetti dinner Oct. 7 The Oregon Fire Department will be the place to eat Saturday night during the 2017 Autumn on Parade festival. On Saturday, Oct. 7,

the department will host a spaghetti supper from 4-7 p.m. at the station, located at 100 West Washington Street. Volunteer firefighters will serve the dinner in the main

bay of the fire station. Free will donations will be accepted for the supper which includes, spaghetti, salad, rolls, and beverages.

Breakfast offered on Sunday morning Biscuits n’ gravy will be the menu at a Sunday breakfast held on Oct. 8 during Autumn on Parade. The breakfast, sponsored

by the Gathering Place will be held from 7-11 a.m., at the Oregon Coliseum, at the corner of Ill. 64 and Franklin Street in downtown Oregon.

The menu will be biscuits n’ gravy with sausage (or sausage sandwich) and coffee or juice for a suggested donation of $5.

serving desserts, cupcakes, cheesecakes, pies, and ice cream and the Dogwood Inn with biscuits & gravy and smoothies.

• Boy Scout Troop 52 - Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Nachos, Baked Potatoes, Chips • Dogwood Inn - Biscuits & gravy, Fruit Smoothies • Father & Son Pizza Pizza Slices • Farming Heritage – Kettle Corn • Forreston Sheep Assoc. Gyros and Chips • Lu Lu’s – Roasted Corn, Churros, Mexican Sandwiches • Oregon United Methodist Church - Apple Fritters, Coffee

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• Mt. Morris Moose Lodge – Chicken Strips, Corn Dogs, French & Cheese Fries • Ogle County Beef Assoc. - Ribeye and Brisket Sandwiches • Oregon Hawks Wrestling Club - Cider Donuts, Fried Cheese Curds • Oregon High School Band – Marching Tacos • Oregon Knights of Columbus - Funnel Cakes • Oregon Lions Club – Brats, Pork Chop & Chicken Sandwiches • Oregon Soccer Assoc. Desserts: Cupcakes, Cheesecakes, Ice Cream • Oregon VFW - Ribs • Polo Knights of Columbus – Coffee Cake, Whole or by the Slice • RC Concessions – Italian Ice & Large Pretzels • Triple P BBQ - Pulled Pork, BBQ Sundae w/sides

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Farmers Market/Arts & Crafts Show is heart of AOP The heart of the Autumn on Parade festival, is its everpopular Farmers’ Market/ Arts & Craft Show, held Saturday and Sunday on the lawn and streets surrounding the historic Ogle County Courthouse. This year’s show is shaping up to be one of the largest in recent years. “Starting last fall our sixperson committee has gone

to many other craft shows trying to bring in quality homemade items to this years craft show” said Diana Weber, co-chairman of the Farmer’s Market and Craft Show. Through cooperation with Ogle County and city officials, more than 180 booths will be located on the courthouse lawn and surrounding city streets

offering a variety of arts and crafts ranging from handmade wood items to

homemade baked breads. Crafter booths will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. (A list of vendors and

map of the festival grounds appears on pages 8 and 9 in this publication.)

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Booths offer a wide variety of handmade items for sale, with some crafting their wares on site.

Oregon Library Book Sale slated for Oct. 6-7 Friends of the Oregon Library will have a book sale on the library lawn again this year during Autumn on Parade. The sale will actually start on Friday, Oct. 6 and run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., continuing on Saturday, Oct. 7. Held on the front library lawn, located at 300 Jefferson Street, the sale will run both days from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

or until books are sold out, whichever comes first. Books will be sold by the bag: $4 for all the books you can fit into a good-sized bag and $10 for all the books that fit into a red library tote bag. DVDs will be sold for 50 cents each and five for $2. All proceeds will benefit the library. For more information, call 815-732-2724.

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Farm Bureau, food pantry are AOP Units of Honor Two community service organizations that are celebrating milestone anniversaries have been chosen as the Units of Honor at this year’s Harvest Time Parade. The Ogle County Farm Bureau, which is marking its centennial, and Lifeline Food Pantry and Self Help Project, celebrating its 35th anniversary, will share the 2017 honors. Leaders of both organizations were appreciative of receiving the recognition. “We are gratified for the recognition as we celebrate our 100 years,” said Farm Bureau President Brian Duncan. “It’s a tribute to our members who have worked so hard for agriculture and a bright future.” Lifeline Co-President Sharon Wallace said the honor came as a surprise. “I think it’s nice, “ she said. “I never expected it.” The Farm Bureau got its start in Ogle County at an informal meeting of several farmers and businessmen in Byron shortly before the Farmers Institute was held on Dec. 10, 1915. A temporary organization was formed. James Carmichael, president of the Ogle County Soil Improvement Association, called a meeting on May 26, 1917 at the Ogle County Courthouse to create a permanent organization and elect its officers. The decision was made to draft a constitution and bylaws. Carmichael was elected president of the new organization with Frank D. Linn as vice president, C.S. Hass, secretary, and A.W. Brayton, treasurer. Membership consisted of those who had pledged to contribute $10 per year for three years to support the

organization. The charter was signed on June 11, 1917. “From a group of 38 men organized in 1917 to over 4,600 member families today the Farm Bureau in Ogle County has prospered,” said manager Ron Kern. “It is special to

realize that 100 years ago a group if individuals formed an organization to promote agriculture. A century later, we’re still serving our purpose, meeting our mission, and helping farmers across Ogle County.” The Ogle County Farm Bureau is headquartered at

421 W. Pines Rd., Oregon. Lifeline, a not-for-profit food pantry and shop on the first floor of Conover Square, 201 N. Third St. in Oregon, is totally funded through donations and manned by volunteers. It serves residents of Oregon, Chana, and the

portion of Grand Detour that lies in Ogle County. Wallace, who has been involved almost from the start in February of 1982, said over the years the pantry has served scores of families. It was formed, she said, to provide canned staple goods and donated clothing, as well as short-term emergency aid

for the needy. “It started with a notice in the newspaper that a meeting would be held in Oregon to see if there was sufficient need to warrant organizing help for needy persons in Ogle County,” she said. “It was determined that there was.” Continued on page 7

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Jay’s Drive In named Guest of Honor A local restaurant wellknown for its 1950s and 60s music and atmosphere has been named this year’s AOP Harvestime Parade Guest of Honor. With a jukebox loaded with doo-wop tunes, car hops, its own old-fashioned root beer, plus hand-dipped ice cream, Jay’s Drive In,

107 W. Washington St., Oregon, is one of a very few drive-in restaurants around. Owners Terry and Vicky Wilken said they were pleased to be chosen as the 2017 Guest of Honor. “It’s an honor. It’s nice to know people appreciate the place,” Terry said. “We try to bring something to the

community.” Jay’s has been in the same family for more than 30 years. The Wilkens bought the restaurant from her uncle, the late Joe Pendergrass, in 2006. They operated it for the year before that. “Joe let us manage it for a year to let us learn the

Food pantry located in Conover From page 6 The original articles of incorporation were signed by Eileen Gifford, Luanne O. Pickel, and James A. Allen, all of Oregon, and Patricia Nelson, Mt. Morris. In the beginning Lifeline had no money, Wallace said, so the organizers financed it themselves.

Local churches got involved and individuals began bringing food. Garage sales were held to raise funds, and the board decided to also sell used clothing. The food has always been free to clients, and the clothing is sold at low prices. The pantry was first located

at the First Presbyterian Church in Oregon, and moved several times as its client base grew. Conover Square became its headquarters about 16 years ago, and it has expanded four times there. Currently Lifeline serves 328 to 378 people per month, and that number continues to rise.

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business,” Terry said. Since the restaurant was a Dog ’N’ Suds when he bought it in the mid-1980s, Pendergrass had already made the 1950s and 60s his theme, and the Wilkens have continued the tradition. “It was successful and we didn’t want to mess with that,” Terry said with a grin. A jukebox with songs popular a half-century ago is a prominent feature in the restaurant’s inside dining Jay’s Drive In owners Vicky and Terry Wilken prize their area. jukebox that caters to customers’ nostalgia.

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118. Mortensen, Michelle ......... Crocheted & Fleece items 119,120. Cause For Paws Rescue (Lillian Santschi) ..... Dog items: beds, collars, treats, coats, signs. glass items 121,122.Egyed, Tricia ...................Primitive signs, window panes & barnwood items 123. Szakatits, Dana...................Variety of specialty items, lamps, onesies, t-shirts, etc. 124. Martin, Hannah .........................Crochet hats, scarves, headbands, & other crocheted items 125. Vietmeier, Shirley ....... Wood crafts, cloth crafts, home décor

126. Roos, Josh & April.. Caramel apple wedges, hot cider 127. Roos & Sheffield..................... Knit items, headbands, hats, & home decor 128. Steel, Janis & John ......... Upcycled Soda pop jewelry, key chains, rings

129. Davenport, Carol ........................... Personalized metal & magnetic products 130. Oestreich, Trisha ........ Frames, yard dice, natural soap, mineral makeup etc. 131. Carey, Jodi.....Bended flatware, custom matched plates 133. Slavin, Alexndra .......Hand painted nesting dolls, pins, eggs & sculptures. 134. Miller, Teresa .... Beaded jewelry & other useful items 135,136. Hermes ........Kettle, caramel, salted butter & more popcorns & donut holes 137. Balcom, Connie........ Baked potato bags, micro mitts, plastic bag dispensers, pan handle covers 200,201,202. Badertscher ................. Primitives, barnwood birdhouses, candles, wax melts 203. Nicholson, Cindy .......... Walking Sticks, coffee mugs, trivets, primitive hand tools

204. Harned, Erin ....................... Handmade painted woods signs & decor 205. Hollis, Linda .........................Breads, pies, pastries, & other baked goods 206. Greene, Krista ........................ Wood signs & seasonal door hangers 207. Smyk, Janice ............Jewelry & things out of flatware 208. Greenawalt, Marilyn .............. Painted slabs of woods 209. Tomsovic, Chris ......................... Seasonal floral items 210. Majewski, Kathleen ........... Wood & Cloth decorative items, snowmen & santas 212. McDonnell, Bill & Pat ........................... Halloween & Christmas decor 213. Warchol, Joanne .....................Fall wreaths, Christmas ornaments & glass blocks 214. Lirot, Dan ..................................................Pop up toys

Shuttle transportation will be available to Stronghold, The Pride of Oregon Paddlewheel, and Oregon Park East (car, tractor shows & Chana School tours) on Saturday only. Cost is $2/person (unlimited riding). The Shuttle Center to Stronghold and Park East will be located near the corner of Ill. 2 & Ill. 64. Hours of operation: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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AOP Shuttle Pickup 215. Yee, Ashley .........Signs, custom furniture, hand forged items, & bakery goods 216. Bear Moon Dean & Kim Murray ....Handcrafted soaps, lotions, lip balms, scrubs & bath bombs 217. Fishman, Dottie ................. Potato bags, bowl holders, curling iron covers, blankets 218. Curtin, Kerri .........Crocheted Baby & Women’ Items. 219. Kostman, Paula ............................ .....Room fresheners, wax wedge melts, & scoopable wax 300. Danilov, Yelena.........................Room plaques, Fabric, bibs, hats, headbands,, bow & arrows 301,302. Stuart, Lori ................Swarovski jewelry, lanterns, sweatshirts 303. Franson, Charles & Zeschke, Lori ............... Laser craft 304. Dunaway, Susan........... .............Bean bags, yard goose clothes, do rags, headbands biker style

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305. Adams, Patrick & Sharon........ Beautiful ceramic tile work in various sizes 306. Flynn, Derrick.......Soy Candles/melts, soaps, bath bombs, Dead sea salts 307, 308. Hanson, Liz ............Steel garden décor wind spinners 309. Wallisch, Cindy.......................Organizers for car & home, all originals 310, 311. Cunningham, Janet..... ............Metal signs, designs & artwork, CNC Cutout 312,313,314. Edmonson, Jethny .................. Primitives, wreaths & watchlets 316. Gertmann, Martha..........Quilts, pillows, Dementia quilts, Baby play center quilts 318,319. Anderson, Ken & Vicki ...........Barnwood, oak & pine handmade furniture 320. The Serenity Shed(Cathy Warren) .........Unique handmade crafts, proceeds benefit Serenity Hospice 322. Toepfer, Reene....Primitive handmade & repurposed crafts 403,404.Bellows, Lloyd.......................................Blacksmithing

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A. Russell-Brown, Dana ..............Handmade pottery & homegrown dried flowers B. Hammil, Rod ................ Wood crafts and raw honey C. Karrels, Lin................... Fused Glass Jewelry, Silver & Copper also D. Mark, Thomas (Rockford Woodcrafts) ....... Wooden cutting boards, wine racks & signs etc. E. Gehrt, Shelly ........... Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos

70,71. Sawicki, Joanne...Braided handle baskets, crafts 72. Zitrick, Krista ............................. Personalized rings 73. Immel, Jennifer ........Baked goods, fabric & woven baskets 74. Kappra, Anita ............Cashmere & wool pumpkins, acorns, quilts, real pumpkin stems & acorn tops 75. Pulley, Julie .................Fall items, santas, snowmen & small wood items 76. Bliss, Kim, Adam & Joyce....... Cutting boards, fish cleaning boards, patriot crosses 78. Pederson, Joyce ................ Crocheted afghans, clay pot creations 79. Blow, Diane................................ Home decorations 80. Hodapp, Erin ............. Rustic clocks, wood & metal signs, wooden arrows, vintage decor 81. Rech, Sally ..........................Sensory learning items for kids & elderly 82. Pugh, Zachary .................. Beeswax candles, soaps, lotions, & other beeswax products 83. Beach, Randy & Peggy ........ Oak furniture, shelves with ceramic & marble inlays, quilt racks 100. Byro & Jackson .............Wooden, witches, ghosts, snowmen, glass blocks, wreaths, pumpkins. 101. Hensley, Cathy ................... Hand painted screens, lighted bottles, glasses, & tin man birdfeeder. 102,103. Fransen, Jilliane ..............Crochet items, hats, scarves, boot cuffs, cozys, onesies, skirts, pillows 104. Davidson, Mary............ Corn Hole bags, sports & childrens towel sets, kitchen towel/potholder sets. 105. Chan, Connie....Personalized chalk boxes for kids 106. Dewey, Rose ...........Fall, Christmas arrangements 107,108. Zelko, Linda ...................Rustic framed prints 109. Serno, Emily ................ Soy candles, linen sprays, lip balms 110. Fanizza-Filigree, Michael ..................Stone art for home & garden 111. Shepard, Carl.............. Hemitite jewelry, tye dyes, handblown glass art etc. 112. Perrot, Mark ........................................Wood signs 113. Lettvin, Howard .............. Dog treats & bandannas 114. Bell, Peter (Pinecreek Enterprises) ........Live edge hardwood shelves, benches, tables & stools

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F. Anderson, Steven ........... Wooden cabinets, benches, birdhouses, trash bins G. Bieck, Judy ........................................... Soy Candles I. Mach, Alice ..............Kids jewelry, fabric & wooden crafts for holidays J. Willis, Holly .......................Cornerstone Embroidery hats, T’s, sweats, school clothing, & blankets P, Q. Shatek, Kyle ...................................Oak furniture T. Bailey, Laury ......... Wool mittens, sweaters & quilts U. Hough, Lynnette.....................Maple syrup products V. Dannhorn, Margaret ................ Knit & crochet, hats, scarves, cowls, doll clothing, rugs W,X. Brink, Diane ......Dichroic jewelry, trinket boxes, 18” doll clothes, pillows, painted rocks & wood Y. Ferguson, Roseann .........Squash, pumpkins, herbs, wreaths & baskets Z. Lor, Mao ............... Hmong quilts, stuffed animals & cross stitched purses BB. Sherman, Sharalee ................ Unique rustic garden teak outdoor teak furniture GG,HH. Brown & Deen..................Candy, bread, pies, cookies, cupcakes KK.Suess, Bryant .................. Laser engraving of glass, wood, metal, items LL. Prue, Crystal ...Wool mittens, crochet items, quilts, baby blankets & gifts OO,PP. Kaleel, George ......Screenprinting, embroidery

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01, 02, 1, 2. Gensler Gardens ............Mums, pumpkins, fall décor, fresh produce 3. Gerardy, Marcy ........ Upcycled items, crochet items, mittens, hats, handwarmers 4. McElmeel, John ....... Hand blown glass, knitted hats 5. Albrecht, Rene .........Polymesh wreaths, woodcrafts, florals, Christmas & Halloween 6. Vidlak, Joan .............. Aprons, wool hats, hobo bags, teepees, jean jackets. 7. Scheid, Lea Ann .......... Gourmet dip mix, dip bowls 8,9. Osbourne, Family.......Cabinets, coat racks, chests, Harley signs, etc. 10. Bellows, Gig............................hand crafted jewelry 11. Mossholder & Bailey ..... Hand crafted wood items, floral, signs 12. Davis, Kathy...Handsewn baby, children’s clothing 13. Borneman & Dilbeck ...........Snacks, cookies, dried arrangements, homemade crafts 14,15. Kavanaugh, Michael ........ Pumpkins, snowmen, benches, ornaments,wood crafts 17. Sawtelle, Donna .....Signs, decorations, embroidery 18,19. Davis, Tim........Games, puzzles, furniture made from recycled barn wood 20. Ludwig, Jeff ..................................Pure local honey 21. Chana Methodist Church....... Baked goods, gourds, pumpkins, Indian corn, wreaths 23. Erickson, Kathy ...................................Painted glass 24. Finnestad & Herrmann ............ Towels, pot holders, snowmen, seatbelt covers 25. Vondergathen, Crystal.....Rustic wood décor, pallet signs, bean bags, crayon bags. 26,27.Sanders, Wilma & Robert ............... Doll clothes, windmills, yard items, baked goods 28,29. Wessels & Sanders..................... Indoor/outdoor everyday & seasonal wood decor 30. Mann, Bellows, Ellis ......Baked goods, snack foods & kids apparel & accessories

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Harvest Time Parade offers plenty of attractions If you love a parade, you should love Autumn on Parade’s Harvest Time Parade, slated for Sunday, Oct. 8 in Oregon. The theme for this year’s parade is “Music Then and Now”. “We chose this theme so we can showcase different genres of music for a variety of ages. It is always fun to see how the entrants embrace the theme each year and create entertaining parade entries. I’m sure this year will be no exception.” said Marseyne Snow, chairman of the parade. The ever-popular South Shore Drill Team and the Jesse White Tumblers have been booked for the event. Back again this year is a post parade show by the crowd pleasing South Shore Drill Team. The post parade show will be held on Jefferson Street in front of the Oregon library. Other parade entries include the Elite Striders, YAVO Marching Panthers, Royal Airs, Sinful Saints Dixieland Band, a rocket cycle, antique bicycles, stilt walkers, a bubble buggy, circus wagon, antique tractors, 4-H youth groups, shrine clubs, commercial

entries and many more. “We’re anticipating parade entrants will make this year’s Harvest Time Parade one of the most memorable. We are excited to watch and listen to music from then and now,” said Snow. “Please get your entries in early so we can finish the parade line-up. The deadline is in Sept. 15, but the earlier you get your entry in the better.” Awards are given for best business entry, best use of festival theme, best float, antique vehicle, antique tractor, color guard, junior high band, senior high band, 4-H group, Scout/youth group, junior high drum major, senior high pompon, senior high color guard, senior high drum major, senior high drum line, queen, and best animal unit. Fees for commercial and individual political entries are $50 for each unit. The parade begins at 1 p.m. on Sunday and travels through downtown Oregon. For more information, contact Snow at mareseynesnow@comcast.net or call 815341-5559. An entry form and parade route map are available at www.autumnonparade.org. The Jesse White Tumblers are a crowd favorite during the Harvest Time Parade.

Jugglers, kids shows at AOP

Jugglers are just one of the free entertainment events offered during Autumn on Parade.

Shuttle Service available to Stronghold, Pride of Oregon Paddlewheel, and Oregon Park East (car, tractor shows, Chana School) —Saturday Only Cost: $2 wristband—unlimited access 9 am -5 pm board at (Ill. 64 & Ill. 2)

Information/Announcements: Information Booth Corner of Fourth & Washington St. www.autumnonparade.org - 815-732-3465

Jugglers and shows for kids are just some of the free entertainment at this year’s festival. Saturday’s entertainment will be offered around the historic Ogle County Courthouse. Shows are also staggered on their start times and located in two different areas to give visitors a chance to see more than one show as they shop in the Farmers’ Market and Arts and Craft show. The entertainment schedule may be adjusted due to inclement weather so be sure to check performance times on Saturday. In addition, strolling entertainers will be working their way around the courthouse square during the day.

Saturday Entertainment Check at AOP Information Booth for updates (times approximate)

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.: DJ sponsored by Oregon Soap Shoppe (Judicial Center parking lot) 11 a.m.: Jason Kollum, Comedy Variety Juggling, Balancing Show (5th and Jefferson) Noon: Jason Kollum Comedy Variety Juggling, Balancing Show (5th and Jefferson) Noon: Mary Macaroni Kid Show (Courthouse steps) 12:45 p.m.: Patrick M. Rockabilly Show (Courthouse steps) 1:30 p.m.: Mary Macaroni Kid Show (Courthouse steps) 2:15 p.m.: Patrick M. Rockabilly Show (Courthouse steps) 3 p.m.: Mary Macaroni Kid Show (Courthouse steps) 3:45 p.m.: Patrick M. Rockabilly Show (Courthouse steps)

Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - DJ sponsored by Oregon Soap Shoppe (Judicial Center parking lot) 11 a.m. - Noon: Jason Kollum Balloon Twist on the Courthouse lawn and 5th & Jefferson

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Win some cash at

AOP’s 60/40 raffle! You get 60%, AOP keeps 40% We have all heard of the traditional 50/50, but last year the Autumn on Parade Committee wanted to do something a little different than everybody else and decided on giving away a little more money, 10% more to be exact. “After many group discussions the Autumn on Parade Committee decided to introduce the 60/40,” said AOP member and 60/40 raffle chairman Dave Boehle. “It will be exactly the same as a 50/50 only the winning ticket drawn will receive 60% instead of the 50% traditionally given.” In 2016, the winner received $10,170.

“We bought almost twice as many tickets as last year, so if we sell out someone will be winning close to $20,000,” Boehle said. This year’s winning ticket will be drawn on Sunday, Oct., 8 after the Harvest Time Parade. Tickets cost $5 for book of six and can be purchased from any Autumn on Parade Committee member or these businesses prior to the festival: Stillman Bank (Oregon location), Harvard Bank (Oregon location), Joanne’s Total Image Salon, Snyders, Chili Pepper, Messies, Breakers, Jays, Red Stone Salon & Spa, Pepper Mill, Kunes Country, Merlin’s, Shell, and Chana Tap. “If your favorite business sells the winning ticket

Donut eating contest Oct. 7 If you or your children love eating donuts, here is your chance to do what you love and make money. Casey’s General Store has teamed up with Autumn on Parade to present our second annual donut eating contest. We will have four different age groups competing. The age groups are 5-7, 8-10, 1113, and 14-adult. “We tried to break it Tickets can be purchased into groups that would be from AOP volunteers who competitive against each other” said Lisa Schroeder will be wearing 60/40 co-chairman of the event. vests during the festival. they will win a cash prize The winner of each age that comes out of our 40%. group will be given a prize.” So please support Autumn Schedule - Sat., Oct. 7 on Parade and our local businesses,” said Boehle. 9 a.m. Tickets will also be sold 5-7 year olds: $5 entry fee. the weekend of Autumn on Parade by committee How fast they can eat two frosted cake donuts. Winner volunteers. receives $25. The winner does not have 8-10 year olds: $5 entry to be present to win. fee. How fast they can eat

To find the contest, look for the big donut on Jefferson Street, just west of the AOP Food Court.

three frosted cake donuts. Winner receives $25. 11 a.m. 5-7 year olds: $5 entry fee. How fast they can eat two frosted cake donuts. Winner receives $25.

8-10 year olds: $5 entry fee. How fast they can eat three frosted cake donuts. Winner receives $25. 1 p.m. 11-13 year olds: $5 entry fee. How fast they can eat six frosted cake donuts. Winner receives $50. 14-Adult: $10 entry fee. How fast they can eat 12 frosted cake donuts. Winner receives the Grand Prize of $250. 3 p.m. If necessary we will have one more contest for the 5-7 & 8-10 year age groups with the same prize money. Autumn on Parade reserves the right to change the prize money due to lack of participation. Please sign up soon as spots are limited. Contact Autumn on Parade at 815732-3465 or online at info@ autumnonparade.org.

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Sponsors help make Autumn on Parade possible Diamond Premium $3,500

Supporting $250

Stillman Bank

Alpine Chiropractic and Natural Medicine, PC Casey’s General Store Casco’s Accounting Dixon Auto Body Farrell Holland Gale Funeral Home Franklin Street Pub Graphic Arts Express Maxson’s Riverboat and Riverside Restaurant Oregon Soap Shoppe Scott Stephens State Farm Insurance Smith & Birkholz, PC

Alfano’s, Blaine’s Farm and Fleet, Casey’s General Store, Chana Saw and Stove, Chastain and Associates LLC, Fastenal, E.D. Etnyre Co., Fischer’s, Game Day Apparel, Gig and Tex Bellows, Karen Kereven, Kunes Country of Oregon, Merlin’s, Ogle County Newspapers, PairOfShorts, Printing by Laura Medlar, Richard Little, Sauk Valley Printing, Spahn & Rose Lumber Company, Tractor Supply

Community $100

In Kind Support Services

Diamond $2,500 Lincoln Way Inn

Premium $1,000 Exelon Harvard State Bank Johnson Oil (Oregon Shell) KSB Medical Group Kunes Country of Oregon McDonalds (Jack L. Halpern Inc.)

Tractor Show Sponsor $1,000 Central Bank

Festival $500 Oregon Chamber of Commerce

Chili Pepper Game Day Apparel Greenfield Welding, LLC Jay’s Drive In Kaczmarzyk Agency Red Stone Salon and Spa Sterling Federal

Friend $50

5K Sponsors

Gary and Connie Stauffer

In Kind Services

City of Oregon, County of Ogle, Jim Massey/Massey Electric, Oregon Fire Department, Oregon Police Department, Oregon School District, Oregon Street Department, Oregon Park District

Executive: Exelon, KSB Medical Group Gold: ED Etnyre & Co., Unimin Silver: Rochelle Community Hospital Byron Quick Lube & Tire, Inc. Scott Stephens State Farm Insurance Oregon Auto Body

5K In Kind MD Logos and Designs, Nestle Nesquik, Snyder’s, Oregon, Felker Foods, Inc., SuperValu, County Market , Caseys , Alpine Chiropractic &, Natural Medicine, Sullivans

We extend a very special thanks to our sponsoring partners (listed here as of Aug. 25) for their financial contributions to help support this community festival.

The Autumn on Parade Festival is a not-for-profit organization run by volunteers. Dollars used to support the festival come entirely from sponsorships, registration fees, commissions from the food court, community contributions, the 60/40 raffle, and the sale of promotional items. Autumn on Parade extends special thanks to our Top Two Cash partners for their financial contributions to help support this community festival.

2017 Diamond Premium Sponsor Visitors to the Autumn on Parade festival take a ride on the Rock River on The Pride of Oregon paddlewheel boat for a special festival rate.

Paddleboat rides during AOP The Pride of Oregon will be offering sightseeing trips during Autumn on Parade on Saturday Oct. 7. The Pride of Oregon is an authentic Paddle Wheel Riverboat with 102 feet of real river charm. She docks at the historic Maxson Riverside Restaurant and Paddlewheel

Inn, located just north of Oregon on Illinois 2. Built as a replica of the famous Rosie O’Shea paddle wheel in 1989, her festive exterior and gracious appointed interior provide a relaxing atmosphere for memory-making cruises. Trip times are: 10 - 11 a.m.; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30

p.m.; 1 - 2 p.m.; and 2:30 3:30 p.m. Special pricing during Autumn on Parade is $10. Children five and under are free. Shuttle service will be available to transport visitors at the festival to and from the riverboat.

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Tour a castle, step back in time at Olde English Faire Take a journey back in time and visit a Medieval marketplace and Castle at Stronghold Camp & Retreat Center on Oct. 7-8. Celebrate with Lords and Ladies as the Queen and her court visit us during the Autumn on Parade weekend. Knights, Lords, Ladies and Royalty shall tread the paths of the marketplace. Music will fill the pathways and stages with melodies while children gather at the Gremlin’s Garden for stories, wand making, face painting and more children’s activities. Minstrels, bards, dancers and actors will take to the stage to perform for your entertainment. Learn from the blacksmith, the military encampment or the Russian encampment to experience life in Medieval times! These and many more delights await you at the Olde English Faire! Gates shall open at 9 a.m. and close

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at 4 p.m. The Faire shall conclude at 5 p.m. Admission prices for a one-day ticket are: adults $10 and children ages, 7-12, $5. There is no charge for children age 6 and under. Stronghold is located two miles north of the Ogle County Courthouse Square on IL Rte. 2 North. Stronghold is a place of respite and retreat for all walks of life. Boasting 360 acres of beauty along the Rock River bluffs and the area’s only Castle, Stronghold is proud of its unique ecosystems, outdoor education, unique meeting space, professional development programs, team-building programs, summer camps and so much more. Stop by for an afternoon, plan a birthday party in the Castle or make reservations to spend the night! To learn more, please visit www. StrongholdCenter.org or call 815732-6111.

Create-A-Canvas will be at Franklin Street Pub this year with Light On The Hill Art Studio of Byron on Saturday, Oct. 1. The cost is $25 and this includes the canvas, one drink chip, and snacks. Other food and beverages will be available for purchase. Participants will create a colorful guitar image. Sign up through Light On The Hill soon by visiting the

Step back in time at Stronghold’s Olde English Faire on Oct. 7-8 during AOP.

In Ronald Reagan’s beautifully restored boyhood South Central School building.

“Dutch” Reagan’s Restored Classroom Rock River Assembly Diorama Chautauqua Assembly Building Model Dixon - 1846 Diorama President Reagan History Room Walgreen History Room Original Reagan Movie Posters Original Ronald Reagan Diplomas Blackhawk Exhibit (Native American Blackhawk War) Early American Farming Exhibit Beautifully Restored Gymnasium Museum Store and Art Gallery Historical Paintings on every ﬂoor

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Questions: Contact AOP or Light On The Hill at lightonthehillbyron@gmail. com.

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The United States Postal Service, Oregon Station, will offer a commemorative pictorial stamp cancellation as part of the 47th Autumn on Parade Festival. The commemorative cancellation can be placed on any item by purchasing a 49¢ stamp and adhering it to the item.

Envelopes, schedules of events, festival programs or other similar items may also be stamped. This special cancellation will be offered at the Oregon Post Office, located at the corner of Fifth and Washington Streets, from 9 a.m. to noon. on Saturday, Oct. 7.

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Antique tractor show highlights farming heritage Whether you like John Deere green or Farmall red the 25th annual Autumn on Parade Antique Tractor Classic and Gas Engine Exhibit should be just what the tractor doctor ordered. This year’s show will be held at Oregon Park East on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Show chairman Stan Eden said past shows have featured more than 50 outstanding exhibits representing Oliver, Farmall IH, Minneapolis Moline, Allis Chalmers, J.I. Case, Fordson and John Deere. “Max Armstrong’s Farmall tractors will be on exhibit at the show on Saturday and he will drive in the parade on Sunday,” Eden said. “We will also have a gasoline engine exhibit on Saturday.” The tractor classic showcases the area’s farming industry and offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy the farming heritage of the community. Visitors will see restored and sometimes unrestored farm tractors as well as gas engine exhibits. Owners are invited to register by 9

This 1937 Case Model CC-3 is owned by Bill Brackenmyer, Morrison, and was on display at the 2016 Autumn on Parade Tractor Classic.

a.m. on Saturday morning. Exhibits of lawn and garden tractors are also welcome. Steel wheeled tractors will not require

the use of planks. Antique farm tractors and newer ones of all makes and models are invited to participate. All exhibits must be in

Obstacle course, pirate ship part of Fun Zone

Sleek rides to be part of car show Oct. 7 The Foundation for Focus House is in the driver’s seat again this year for the 28th annual car show, slated for Saturday, Oct. 7 at Oregon Park East. “We’re delighted to have Focus House back again to coordinate the car show,” said Marseyne Snow, AOP president. “They are great to work with.” This year’s show will again be held on Saturday at Oregon Park East, just across River Road, east of Oregon. Registration will start at 8 a.m. and the show runs until approximately 3 p.m. Six special trophies will be provided for: • Best of Show • Best GM • Best Orphan • Best Mopar • Kid’s Choice • Director’s Choice Participants will vote for the top 50 cars. Awards will be presented at 2 p.m.

running condition. Great food, prepared by the Chana School Foundation, will be available at the site. Recognition and Awards will be presented at 3:30 p.m. at Oregon park East. The Tractor Drive through Oregon will begin at approximately 4 p.m. All exhibitors will receive a commemorative “dash plaque”. All exhibits must be in running condition. Entries will be accepted at Oregon Park East until 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. Pre-registration is welcome but not required. Participants are invited to enter the parade on Sunday but that entry must be completed on a separate form. Agriculture and agricultural related industries are a leading force in the economy of Ogle County and northwestern Illinois. “Ogle County is one of the state’s leading producers of agricultural crops and livestock,” said Eden. “Come to the 2017 tractor show and learn more about our agricultural heritage.” The show will be held at Oregon Park East in conjunction with the annual Autumn on Parade Auto Classic.

Dale Christopherson, Rochelle, drove his Rambler to the 2016 car show.

Pre-registration is $10 before Oct. 1 and $15 the day of the show. For a pre-registration form e-mail ddavidson@oglecounty.org. Entertainment and announcements will be provided by 3-D Sound. Lunch will be available on site near the historic Chana School which will also be open for tours. Profits from the show will benefit Foundation for Focus House, a notfor-profit organization that provides funding for Focus House and its programs. Shuttle service to Autumn on Parade’s arts and crafts show, in downtown Oregon, and Stronghold’s Olde English Faire, will be offered from the car show

for a one-time fee of $2 per person. Focus House, established in 1975, is an Ogle County owned youth residential facility operated by the Ogle County Probation Department. Focus House provides 24-hour care services for troubled youth residing throughout northern Illinois, including: residential care, on-site schooling and education, counseling, health care, leisure/recreation activities, and postdischarge (aftercare) services. The primary goal of Focus House is to return each child to his or her family, avoiding further - and more severe court mandated actions. For more information, visit www. focushouse.net.

A Nascar 8 Obstacle Course is just one of several adventurous attractions awaiting kids at the Autumn on Parade Fun Zone. Activities will be offered on Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. On this year’s Fun Zone menu are a Carousel Bouncer, Lil’ Builders Toddler Zone, Mutiny on the Bouncer, and the Nascar 8 Obstacle, all offered by Kid Again Inflatable Shows. Wristbands are needed for entry to these Fun Zone activities. Wristbands are $5 prior to the festival weekend and $8 during the festival. Advance sales are available at the Nash Recreation Center in Oregon prior to the AOP weekend. The obstacle course is a “speed-way” where opponents race through 110 feet of tires, squeeze plays, tackle dummies, tunnels, up

the 15 foot climbing wall and down a giant slide. Mutiny on the Bouncer is a pirate ship playground for kids. It’s a 40 foot pirate ship complete with sailing masts, portholes, cannons and a plank. The Carousel Bouncer is a merry-go-round of bouncing fun and the Lil Builders Toddler’s Zone is an entertaining game that will bring the little handymen, and handywomen, running to catch all the fun. Kids can navigate through the obstacles and fun activities, while imagining operating a crane, installing windows and even roofing the house. The Fun Zone is located just a half-block north of the Ogle County Courthouse Square. Visit www. autumnonparade.org for more information.

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AOP 5K, Team Challenge and 1 Mile Fun Run Oct. 8 The 12th Annual Autumn on Parade 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run is set for Sunday, Oct. 8. Spread the word and come join us for another spectacular run, and then stick around town for the other activities offered by the Autumn on Parade Festival and parade. One-mile runners will begin the day at 8 a.m. followed by the 5K participants at approximately 8:30 a.m. Registration for the 1 Mile Fun Run is $10. Again this year, all participants will receive an Autumn on Parade 1 Mile Fun Run silicone wristband. To be guaranteed a shirt, please register no later than Sept. 15. As for the 5K, all the same amenities that race goers have come to love will be available again such as music, premium longsleeve tech shirts, post-race food, awards to 1st/2nd/3rd in 16 different age groups, overall awards, USATF certified course, chip timing by Real Timing, Inc., photography by Chelsea Marie Photography, Rock River Road Runners Circuit Race and post-race massages provided by Alpine Chiropractic and Natural Medicine, PC. The 5K course is the same as last year and a print-out of the course can be found at www. autumnonparade.org under the 5K page. Strollers will be allowed on the race course, but must start after all runners. No pets, bicycles, or scooters allowed on the course. Back again this year is the 5K Team Challenge, so grab your co-workers, friends,

or family and sign up. Teams can be a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 15 per team. The top four race times for each team are added together and the fastest team wins a first place plaque. Participants may use one of the three registration options to sign up for the event: online, mail in form, or race day. Again this year, Rockford Wildcat and Rock River Road Runners receive a 10% discount. Pre-registration by mail will be offered for forms received by Sept. 22 for a fee of $20 for 5K individual and $18/ registrant for the 5K Corporate Challenge. You may also register online at runsignup. com by Sept. 28. Fee increases on Sept. 29. Teams may also register online at runsignup.com by setting up their team name and password online for all members to register. Registrations after Sept. 28 through race day registration (6:45-7:45 a.m.) will have a fee increase to $25 for individuals and $25/ registrant for the corporate/team challenge. There will be an availability to register at the early packet pick-up Oct. 6 from 5-8 p.m. at the Oregon Coliseum and again on race day. No late registrations will be taken after 7:45 a.m. on race day so please arrive early to accommodate long lines and parking. Premium long sleeved t-shirts are on a first come first served basis so early registration is recommended.

Autumn on Parade’s 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run will be held on Sunday, Oct. 8.

For pre-registered participants, packet pickup will be available on two separate days: Friday, Oct. 6 from 5-8 p.m. at the Oregon Coliseum and on race day from 6:457:45 a.m. We are excited to announce that we will again partner with the Village of Progress and the Oregon High School Cross Country Team. VOP provides training services to persons with disabilities, ages 16 and older, so that they may live a fulfilling life as a

contributing member of their household and their community. Without the generous help of the cross country team, coaches and the parents, race day would not be possible. Like us on Facebook at “Autumn on Parade 5K” and check our FB event for updates and changes. For questions about the race, you may email us at AOP5K run@gmail.com.

Tour historic Chana School Oct. 7 Reading, writing, and arithmetic are just three staples awaiting Autumn on Parade visitors at the historic Chana School, located on River Road in Oregon Park East. This unique two-room school, built in 1883, is celebrating its 133rd birthday this year!! It will be open for tours on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The school originally stood in the village of Chana seven miles from Oregon and was set to be torn down in 1998. But a group of local citizens formed the Chana School Foundation to move the building to a new location, restore it to its original Mark Herman, a volunteer with the Chana School Museum, talks appearance, and operate it as a living about the history of the historic two-room schoolhouse during the history museum. Oregon Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours event on After five years of fund raising, July 20. The historic school will be open for tours Oct. 7. grant writing and thousands of hours

of volunteer labor, the Chana School Museum opened in the Fall of 2003. In December 2005, the school was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. “This was an amazing recognition for the school and to everyone who had volunteered their energy to help make the school a landmark—not only for Oregon, but for the state of Illinois and our nation,” said Connie Stauffer, who along with Chana native Duke Thomas, spearheaded the school’s move and restoration. “There are only two schools with two classrooms on the National Register from Illinois and the Chana School is the only two-room wooden school on the register from Illinois.” This unique V-shaped building is not your typical rural schoolhouse. Inside visitors will find cloak rooms with curved walls, decorative

pressed tin walls and ceilings and fancy carved woodwork painted in Victorian colors. One classroom has been restored to how it would have looked in the mid-1890s complete with period desks, pump organ, antique lithographs and a decorative wood stove. The other classroom contains exhibits about life in the late 1800s and information about rural education in northern Illinois. The Chana School is open by appointment by calling 815-7324714 or 815-732-2447. The school offers simulation field trips for school classes throughout the year. The museum can also be used for weddings, meetings, and workshops.

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