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AUTUMN 44TH ANNUAL

ON PARADE OCTOBER 4-5, 2014 “AUTUMN OF SUPER HEROES”

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Welcome to the 44th Autumn on Parade festival Welcome to Autumn on Parade!

This year’s festival is Oct. 4-5 in scenic Oregon, IL and if Mother Nature cooperates, visitors will be in for a treat as they view the beautiful Rock River Valley draped in fall colors.

Here’s a short rundown on what this year’s festival offers.

The heart of Autumn on Parade is its Farmer’s Market and Craft Fair, located on the Ogle County Courthouse Square in downtown Oregon.

Here, craft booths surround the historic Ogle County Courthouse.

The booths offer handmade, homemade and homegrown items as well as many other kinds of goodies.

Not a crafter?

Don’t despair...there is something for everyone.

On Saturday, antique tractors will be on display at Oregon Park East, just across the Rock River.

Autumn on Parade President Marseyne Snow

Owners of Olivers, Farmalls, and Deeres are more than willing to share the history of their tractors.

Next door to the tractor show is the car, truck, and motorcycle classic.

The Oregon Lion’s Club is again coordinating this special 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 131st birthday this year!!

Following this year’s theme “Autumn of Super Heroes�, entertainers on Saturday on the Courthouse Square will include Wonder Woman and Captain America just to name a few.

Watch out...you may see Spiderman also strolling around the courthouse lawn.

On both days, the Fun Zone, located just north of the Courthouse Square, offers a place for kids to burn off some energy.

A Boot Camp Challenge obstacle course 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 notfor-profit organizations.

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 at the conclusion of the parade on Jefferson Street, in front of the Oregon Library.

Wrap up the weekend at the AOP Duck Dash. Hundreds

of ducks will be released for their swim to the finish line.

Why not adopt one and cheer it on and maybe win some cash?

And here’s the best part— with the exception of the Olde English Faire, Fun Zone, and 5K there is no admission charge for our events.

(As it has been since 1970, Autumn on Parade continues to be organized and operated by community volunteers.)

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2014 Menu Options Festival’s food court offers plenty to eat Boy Scout Troop 52: hot sandwiches, beverages dogs, snow cones, stuffed Oregon Knights of baked potatoes, beverages Columbus: Funnel cakes Farming Heritage/ Oregon Masonic Lodge: Lincoln Highway: Kettle Cider donuts, hot and cold apple cider, pop and coffee corn Forreston Sheep Oregon Rotary Club: Association: Gyros, chips. Specialty nuts beverages Oregon United Mt. Morris Moose Club: Methodist Church: Apple Chicken strips, seasoned fritters, coffee fries, beverages Oregon VFW: BBQ ribs, Ogle County Beef chili dogs, pickle-on-a-stick Producers: Rib-eye St. Bride’s Episcopal sandwiches, beverages Church: Pizza pull-a-parts, Oregon FFA: Maui breadsticks Wowi Hawaiian Coffee & Oregon Park East: Smoothies Sloppy joes, pulled pork Oregon Marching sandwiches, hot dogs, chili, Band: Marching Tacos beverages, desserts - by the Oregon Kiwanis Club: Chana School Foundation Pulled pork sandwiches, (Saturday only) beverages Stronghold: A variety Oregon Lions Club: of hot and cold entrees, Pork chop sandwiches, sandwiches, desserts, bratwurst, grilled chicken salads, and beverages

Visitors to the 44th annual Autumn on Parade don’t have to look very far to find that special treat to satisfy their appetite.

The Food Court, located on Jefferson Street between Fourth and Fifth Streets, features a variety of greattasting food specialties offered by 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.

All of the food vendors located on the food court are operated or sponsored by

local, not-for-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.

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.

Homemade kettle corn is just one of the tasty food items awaiting visitors to the Autumn on Parade Food Court.

The food court is located on Jefferson Street, just south of the Ogle County Courthouse.

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Have a super time at the farmers market, craft fair Want to meet a superhero?

You can. Stroll around the Ogle County Courthouse Square and through the city streets. There you will find 130+ crafters at the 44th annual Autumn on Parade.

Vendors will be selling a variety of fabric, wooden, and metal items.

So what makes them superheroes?

“Our crafters are great ‘upcyclers’,” said Laury

Edlund, show chairman.

“They reinvent many cast off materials into wonderful new pieces. Vintage trade beads become fashionable jewelry pieces. Wine bottles become wind chimes. Scraps of material is made into table runners, bowls, and rag rugs.

“And who would have thought used pop cans could become accessory pieces,” said Edlund. “Be on the look out for other upcycled and

sustainable items.”

Amongst the handmade wares visitors will discover homemade treats that will delight humans and pets alike.

Dips, sauces, baked goods, and candy are sure to please.

“And don’t forget the puppy chow for your pet and yourself,” said Edlund, noting that both varieties will be available during the event.

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.

“Complete your stroll by taking home a pumpkin or two,” said Edlund.

“Homegrown produce will be available from several of our vendors. Bright red apples, patty pan squash, and gourds all mean that fall is in the air.”

A list of vendors and map of the festival grounds appears on pages 10 and 11 in this newspaper.

Above, the farmers’ market and craft show is located around the historic Ogle County Courthouse in downtown Oregon. At left, baked items are also sold.

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2014 Unit of Honor: Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County An organization of dedicated volunteers noted for building homes in various communities in Ogle County is being honored at this year’s Autumn on Parade festival.

Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County (HFHOC) has been selected as the 2014 Unit of Honor and will be recognized in the Harvest Time Parade on Sunday, Oct. 4.

Habitat members will ride on a float in the parade which begins at 1 p.m.

“We were excited to hear we were chosen for this honor,” said Gail Tuttle, HFHOC Volunteer Coordinator. “We’ve worked closely with AOP for security for several years. It’s a real pleasure.”

Since it was founded payments go into a 12 years ago, HFHOC Fund for Humanity has completed nine to build additional houses and is nearly homes. finished with the 10th, To be chosen as the which is being built recipient of a Habitat at 210 N. Sixth St., home, a family must Oregon. apply and undergo An 11th home is in a lengthy selection the planning stages process. and will be built in Mt. Once selected, home Morris next year. recipients are required So far, HFHOC Here is the Ogle County Habitat for Humanity’s 2013-2014 Board of Directors. to put in the a number volunteers have In the front row, from left to right are: Lori Wagner, Shellie Knox (treasurer), of “sweat equity” built two homes in Dirk Meminger, Lorna Snapp, Gail Tuttle, and Bob Van Stedum (president). In hours by helping to the back row, are: Josh Franks, Randy Wagner, Tom Hughes, Virgil Rocke, Forreston, both of Doug Knodle, Katie Van Stedum (secretary), and Wayne Bearman. build their new home. which have been sold, Each home carries of volunteers, that welcomes decent and affordable shelter one in Byron, four in an interest-free Polo, one in Oregon with the to all people dedicated to for more than a million mortgage. second in progress, and one eliminating poverty housing. people.

The new homeowner makes Since its founding in 1976, Future homeowners help payments that include the in Mt. Morris.

Habitat for Humanity Habitat has built more than build their homes and then loan, insurance, and taxes.

International is an ecumenical 200,000 houses in nearly 100 buy them through affordable, Often this payment is less Christian ministry, comprised countries, providing simple, no-profit mortgages; their than rent would be.

HFHOC continually seeks funds, donations, and volunteers to help keep the final mortgage as low as possible.

Current HFHOC Board members are Bob Van Stedum, president, Katie Van Stedum, secretary, Shellie Knox, treasurer, Lori Wagner, Randy Wagner, Dirk Meminger, Lorna Snapp, Gail Tuttle, Josh Franks, Tom Hughes, Virgil Rocke, Doug Knodle, Wayne Bearman, Brion Brooks, Brenda Hayden, Don Schier, and Dave Starke.

For more information call HFHOC at 815-732-6855 or Tuttle at 815-494-2114 or visit www.habitat.org.

2014 Autumn on Parade Schedule of Events Friday, Oct. 3 3:30 - 7:30 pm ............Vendor Registration Open......... Information Booth

Saturday, Oct. 4 5 am - 7 am ... ..........Vendor Registration Open...........Information Booth 7 am - 5 pm...................AOP Info. Booth Open ..........Courthouse Square 8 am - 5 pm...........Farmers’ Market Arts & Crafts......Courthouse Square and surrounding streets 8 am - 11 am.........Registration-Auto/Tractor Shows .... Oregon Park East 9 am - 4 pm................Library Book Sale................... 300 Jefferson Street 9 am - Noon.............Pictorial Stamp Cancellation ..... Oregon Post Office 9 am.................Flag Raising Ceremony, Boy Scouts ....Courthouse Lawn 9 am - 5 pm......................Food Court Open ..................... Jefferson Street 9 am - 4 pm............Stronghold’s Olde English Faire featuring castle tours, Madrigal singers, crafts. Admission charged ................Stronghold Center (north of Oregon) 8 am - 4 pm...................Auto-Tractor Classic................ Oregon Park East 10 am - 4 pm............Ogle County Museum Tours .............N. Sixth Street 10 am - 3 pm................ Chana School Tours................ Oregon Park East 11 am - 4 pm.....................Entertainment.....................Courthouse Square 11 am - 5 pm...............Kids Fun Zone Open....................... N. 5th St. Lot 4 pm - 7 pm.....................Spaghetti Supper................ Oregon Fire Station

Sunday, Oct. 6 (See Saturday Schedule for Complete Description) 6:30 -10:30 am...........VFW & Auxiliary Breakfast ......................... VFW 6:45 -7:45 am..............5K Run/Walk Registration ......Blackhawk Center 8 am.................................5K Fun Run/Walk ...............Blackhawk Center, Oregon Park West 8 am - 5 pm.................AOP Info Booth open ..............Courthouse Square 8:45 am..........Flag Raising Ceremony, Girl Scouts ... Courthouse Square 9 am - 4 pm................ Olde English Faire ...................Stronghold Center 9 am - 5 pm........Farmers’ Market Arts & Crafts ........Courthouse Square 9 am - 5 pm................ Food Court Open ......................... Jefferson Street 9 am....................Community Church Service ...............Oregon Coliseum 11 am - 5 pm............... Fun Zone Open ......................... N. Fifth Street lot

1 pm.............Harvest Time Parade 100+ musical, float and novelty units including the Jesse White Tumblers, South Shore Drill Team (South Shore will also perform a post parade show on Jefferson Street in front of the Oregon Library following the parade) Unit of Honor — Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County 3:45 pm (approx.).........AOP Duck Dash......................Franklin Street by Conover Square 6 pm..............................50/50 Drawing .............. AOP Information Booth

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Marching bands & more at Harvest Time Parade Popular event is Sunday, Oct. 5 starting at 1 p.m.

The ever-popular 2014 Harvest Time Parade, slated for Sunday, Oct. 5 during the Autumn on Parade festival, is shaping up to have a little bit of everything for just about everybody.

This year’s theme is “Autumn of Super Heroes”.

“We’ve been busy all year finalizing everything for this year’s parade,” said Marseyne Snow, chairman of the event. “We will have several returning crowd favorites back this year as well as some new entries.”

Snow said she has already booked the South Shore Drill Team, who will also perform a post-parade show on Jefferson Street after the main parade.

“The Post Parade show was very popular last year so we decided to have it again,” Snow said.

Also coming to this year’s parade are the Jesse White

Tumblers, the Bubble Buggy, and a miniature circus train in addition to antique tractors, vintage vehicles, stilt walkers, youth groups, marching bands, and other commercial entries.

The deadline for entries is Sept. 15.

First place trophies will be given out in the following categories: Best Entry by a Business; Best Use of Festival Theme; Best Float; Antique Tractor; Antique Vehicle; Color Guard; Junior High Band; Senior High Band; Scout/4-H/Youth; Junior High Pompon; Junior High Flag Corps; Junior High Drum Major; Senior High Pompon; Senior High Flag Corps; Senior High Drum Major; Best Queen Entry; Best Animal Unit; and Best of Show.

There is a $50 fee for commercial units and for each political candidate and/ or incumbent.

The parade begins at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5.

For more information on the parade, contact Snow at The Jesse White Tumblers will be on hand again in the 2014 Harvest Time Parade to delight the crowd with their marseynesnow@comcast.net. high-flying acrobatics. The parade begins at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5.

Free entertainment abounds at festival Wonder Woman and Captain America are just two of performers that will provide free entertainment at this year’s festival to help visitors enjoy an “Autumn of Super Heroes”.

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 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 TJ Howell will ride his rocket cycle down Fourth Street. will be working their way around the courthouse square during the day.

(Ill. 2) during the Harvest Time Parade on Sunday.

Saturday Schedule (times approximate)

11 a.m. - Jason Kollum Variety Juggling Show (courthouse steps) 11 a.m. - Wonder Woman (5th & Jefferson) Noon - Colleen School of Dance (5th & Jefferson) Noon - Captain America (courthouse steps) 1 p.m. - Wonder Woman (5th & Jefferson) 1 p.m. - Captain America (courthouse steps) 2 p.m. - Colleen School of Dance (5th & Jefferson) 2 p.m. - Captain America (courthouse steps)

3 p.m. - Wonder Woman (5th & Jefferson) 3 p.m. - Jason Kollum Variety Juggling Show (courthouse steps) And check out theses performers and stiltwalkers throughout the day: 12 - 4 p.m. Cat Woman Face Painting 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Acrobatic Spider Man Jason Kollum will also be creating balloon creatures from 11 a.m. to noon on Sunday on the courthouse lawn.

And a balloon twister will also be at the AOP Fun Zone for kids on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m.

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70 & 71 Ron Kaiser- rag rugs, grapevine art Jefferson Street between 5th and 6th 72 Joanne Sawicki- fabric fall decorations, baskets 100 Jude Gonzalez- dichroic & art glass adornments 73 Jennifer Immel- fabric bowls, muffins, baskets 101 Conrad/Lundeen- batik scarves, watercolors, oils 74 Margeret Gamble- jewelry 102 Jill Fransen- crochet apparel, hair accessories 75 Linda Medeen- hand painted note & greeting cards 104 Mary Davidson- corn hole bags, towel sets, tooth fairy

pillows 105 Connie Chan- personalized chalk boxes, birdhouses 106 Rose Dewey- fall arrangements 107 Rose Carpentier- stained glass windows, doorknob décor 108 Jim Alfini- chocolate covered pretzels 109 & 110 Mary Kaiser- wood décor 111 Kay Hull- Halloween carved & lit gourds 112 Mark Perrot- wood signs 113 Jan Lloyd- rhinestone shirts 114 Peter Bell- sustainable wood furniture 115 Howard Lettvin- dog treats & accessories 116 &117 Lisa Heilman- folk art crafts

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This is a listing of vendors who were registered as of Aug. 23. An updated listing of vendors who registered after Aug. 23 will be available at the AOP Information Booth during the festival.

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118 Terisa Krenc- fleece blankets, scarves, baby items 119 Gayle Sullivan- pet related accessories 120 & 121 LaVern Dirkx- wood crosses, nativities 122 & 123 Heather Hermes- gourmet popcorn 124 Joanne Farrey- personalized locket charms 125 Shirley Vietmeier- children’s room décor 126 & 127- April Roos- caramel apple wedges, cider 128 John Steel- upcycled pop can jewelry & accessories 129 Lori Blask- painted barn quilts 130 Barbara Moffat - stained glass lightcatchers, holiday décor 131 Mike Lange- holiday pokes, lighted seasonal décor 132 Tammy Mueller-Kessen- floral, lighted glass blocks 133 Patricia Franzen- farm primitive paintings

Saturday Shuttle Transportation Shuttle transportation will be available to Oregon Park East and Stronghold on Saturday only.

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Tour a castle, go back in time at Olde English Faire See the Guild of St. MichaelBristol unit Step back in time at Stronghold’s Olde English Faire on Saturday and Sunday Musicians, court dancers and magicians and wandering players perform onstage and off as crafters and merchants display their wares during the Olde English Faire.

The Guild of St. MichaelBristol is present as a fully outfitted military unit of the times and a contingent of Celts depict daily life in Elizabethan England.

Minstrels fill the pathways and stages with melodies while children gather in the Gremlin’s Garden for stories, activities and to be entertained by Pirates and

Faeries.

Gates open at 9 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. Admission is charged - One-day pass: adults, 13 and older $9, youth 7-12, $5. Two-day pass: adults $14, youth $7 children age 6 and under are admitted at no charge.

No pets are allowed at the Olde English Faire.

Tours of Stronghold Castle (just $1) will give visitors a chance to explore the Great Hall, the circular Library and to discover the secret passageway.

The Guild of St. George, 40 members strong, fills the Castle with characters from Queen Elizabeth I court.

Stronghold is the camping and retreat ministry of Blackhawk Presbytery, Presbyterian Church (USA).

It is situated on 360 acres of woodlands on the bluffs overlooking the Rock River.

When not hosting the Faire, the Center offers facilities for overnight retreats, summer camps, leadership development programs and outdoor education programming.

Walter Strong, owner and publisher of the Chicago Daily News, and his family built the Castle as a vacation home in 1928. It was purchased by a group of Presbyterian churches in 1962 and is the centerpiece of the retreat center.

Stronghold is located two miles north of the Ogle County Courthouse Square on IL Rte. 2 North.

Proceeds from the Faire benefit the work of Stronghold Camp and Retreat Center.

For more information, call Stronghold 815-732A knight talks about the weapons that could be used in combat during the 2013 Olde 6111, ext. 613 or visit www.

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Tour historic Chana School Oct. 4 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 131st birthday this year!!

It will be open for tours on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Costumed docents will greet visitors inside the school.

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 appearance, and operate it as a living history museum.

“This fairy tale story began with a building that was going to be destroyed, because it was in the way of progress.

It had been used in a variety of ways, since the closing of the Chana School District in the late 1960s,” said Connie Stauffer, who along with Chana native Duke Thomas, spearheaded the school’s move and restoration.

“Little had been done to keep the old building standing.

It had not been painted in 60 years. Was it an eyesore? Yes! But we had a vision of what the old Chana School could do for education and history of our area if it were saved and restored.”

After five years of fund raising, 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 Stauffer. “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 815-732-4714 or 815-7322447. The school offers simulation field trips for school classes throughout the year. The museum can also be used for weddings, meetings, The historic Chana School will be open for tours on Saturday, Oct. 4. and workshops.

Check out the library book sale Need a book, DVD, or CD? Check out the annual Friends of the Oregon Public Library Book Sale held on Saturday, Oct. 4 during the Autumn on Parade festival.

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All of the items available for purchase have been donated to the library or have been withdrawn from the library’s collection.

Hard cover books, DVDs, VHS tapes, and CDs will be sold for 50 cents. Paperback books will be sold for 25

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A large selection of fiction, non-fiction, and children’s books will be available.

Proceeds from the sale benefit the Oregon Public Library through the Friends of the Oregon Public Library.

For more information, call the library at 815-732-2724.

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Sponsors help make Autumn on Parade a success The Autumn on Parade Festival is a not-forprofit organization run by volunteers.

Dollars used to support the festival come entirely from sponsorships, registration fees, commissions from the food court, community contributions, and the sale of promotional items.

We extend a very special thanks to our sponsoring partners (listed here as of Aug. 22) for their financial contributions to help support this community festival.

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Lowden estate to be site of Chamber reception The Oregon Chamber of Commerce’s Autumn on the Vine event, held annually during Autumn on Parade weekend, will add some flair with a few new twists.

Descendants of Governor Frank O. Lowden have granted permission for the Lowden Estate grounds to be the location of this year’s fall event!

“We like to keep our events interesting, change things up and continue to provide top-notch events for both our community and our visitors, particularly during Autumn on Parade” said

Debbie Dickson, director of the Oregon Chamber of Commerce. “Having the opportunity to showcase a piece of Oregon’s history not normally open to the public and raise funds for a community project during the process is the icing on the cake!”

The Chamber Reception will be held on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Sept. 5 with a limited number available for this event.

Event tickets are $40 per person, or $75 per couple.

The cost of the ticket includes

food and 12 beverage tasting tickets, valued at $1 each for specialty wine, beer and martinis. Additional tasting tickets can be purchased at the event.

“It is doubtful that tickets will be available for purchase at the event. We expect this

event to sell out before AOP weekend” said Dickson.

To purchase tickets contact the Oregon Chamber office at 815-732-2100. All purchases must be paid in advance by cash or check.

Credit card payment will be accepted for a $3 processing fee.

Lowden was the 25th Governor of Illinois serving from 1917 to 1921. He also served as a Congressman in the House of Representatives from 1906-1911.

He was also a candidate for the Republican presidential nominations in 1920 and

Firefighters offer spaghetti on Saturday night The Oregon Fire festival. p.m. at the station, located at Department will be the place On Saturday, Oct. 4, 100 West Washington Street. to eat Saturday night during the department will host a the 2013 Autumn on Parade spaghetti supper from 4-7 Volunteer firefighters will serve the dinner in the main

Oregon VFW to serve breakfast on Sunday Morning visitors to the 2014 Autumn on Parade festival can enjoy breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 5 while helping out the local VFW Post.

Oregon VFW #8739 will be serving breakfast at the VFW Post Home, located at 1310 W. Washington (Ill. 64)

from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

The breakfast will be pancakes and sausage, coffee or milk.

The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children under the age of 10.

For more information on Oregon VFW activities, call 815-732-4477.

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25th annual car, truck, motorcycle show Oct. 4 The Oregon Lions Club is behind the wheel again at this year’s 25th annual car, truck and motorcycle show, slated for Saturday, Oct. 4 at Oregon Park East. “We’re delighted to have the Lions Club coordinate the car show again. This is a great way for the Lions to raise additional funds for their service projects,� said Marseyne Snow, AOP president.

Profits from the show will be donated to various charitable causes, especially those that help with hearing and vision difficulties.

This year’s show will again

be held Saturday at Oregon Park East, just across River Road, east of Oregon. In the event of inclement weather, the show will be held on Sunday, Oct. 5.

Registration will be from 8-11:30 a.m. The first 250 entries to register will receive a Commemorative Glass

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Come see antique tractors at Oregon Park East Whether you like John $EERE GREEN OR &ARMALL RED the 22nd 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. 4 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 $EERE “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

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 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 4RACTOR $RIVE THROUGH /REGON 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. 4. Preregistration 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 2014 tractor show and learn more about our agricultural heritage.�

AOP shuttle runs on Saturday

Saturday visitors to Oregon’s Autumn on Parade festival will find it easy to get to all the festival attractions by buying a wristband for $2 and riding the festival’s shuttles.

Roger Macauley sits on top of a tractor owned by Max Armstrong that was shown at Wristbands allow visitors the 2013 Autumn on Parade Tractor Show. unlimited shuttle access.

The shuttle to Stronghold’s Olde English Faire, located north of Oregon, and the Auto and Tractor Classic and Chana School, located at Oregon Park East, will operate on a regular schedule near the intersection of Ill. 2 and Ill. 64.

Children under five will be allowed free transportation with parents.

Check arrival and departure times at each venue and at the Shuttle Center.

Rock River Center will provide the buses for this year’s shuttle.

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Fun activities for kids Oct. 4-5

Historical museum is open Oct. 4 The Ogle County Historical Society will offer tours of the Ruby Nash Museum and Carriage House on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The museum, which includes historical artifacts from Ogle County, is located on the corner of Sixth and Franklin Streets. “Over the last two years we have installed new displays in many of the cases in the annex and also rearranged items in several rooms of the house creating a better traffic flow,,� said president Bill Bailey. “New, more easily readable signs have been added in many places to enhance the visitor experience.�

The Ogle County Historical Society began in 1954 as a project of the Ogle County Federation of Women’s Clubs.

The Ruby Nash Home and Museum opened in 1962.

It was the former home of the Chester Nash family and was built in 1878 of

Kids will not want to miss the Autumn on Parade Fun Zone, held in partnership with the Oregon Park District.

This event is located just a few steps north of the Ogle County Courthouse Square, next to the Oregon Coliseum.

Activities will be offered on Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

New this year is a Boot Camp Challenge Obstacle Course operated by Kid Again Inflatable Shows. A The Ogle County Historical Museum will be open for tours on Saturday. Here, Ron Colson plays the part of Lorado Taft during a presentation in 2013.

Midwestern prairie-type architecture; square, with long porches and high ceilings.

His daughter, Miss Ruby Nash, taught school for 50 years from 1891 to 1941.

Nash School in Oregon was named after her. The site of the original school is now the Nash Recreation Center and is owned and operated by the Oregon Park District.

Donations are gratefully accepted and will be used for upkeep of the museum.

“Please come and join us on Saturday and watch for our float in Sunday’s parade.

It will feature Ruby Nash and students along with the bell from the Nash School, which will later find a permanent home on our lawn,� Bailey said.

For more information, call 815-732-7545, email oglecountyhistory@ frontier.com, or visit www. oglecountyhistoricalsociety. com.

Volcano Adventureland and Spiderman inflatables and a Lil’ Builders Toddler Zone, will also be offered.

Wristbands are needed for entry to 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.

The Oregon Park District will be providing volunteers for the Fun Zone ticket booth this year.

The park district has also created a special Autumn on Parade photo backdrop where kids, and adults, can pose for that unique photo to remember your visit to the festival for years to come. Be sure to bring your camera!

The Fun Zone is located just a half-block north of the Ogle County Courthouse Square.

For more information, visit www.autumnonparade.org or call 815-732-3465.

AOP postal cancellation offered Oct. 4 The United States Postal Service, Oregon Station, will offer a commemorative pictorial stamp cancellation as part of the 44th 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.

The 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. 4.

The commemorative cancellation is promoted through the U. S. Postal Service publication for collectors.

AOP raffle tickets help fund festival Visitors to the Autumn on Parade festival can take a shot at winning some cash while helping fund the festival by purchasing a 50/50 raffle ticket.

Tickets are available at the AOP Information Booth, located on the northeast corner of the courthouse square during the festival or from a committee member prior to

festival weekend.

Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Proceeds from the event help pay for operating costs and entertainment for the Autumn on Parade festival.

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Are you ready to run? New course for 5K The 9th annual Autumn on Parade 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run is set for Sunday, Oct. 5.

“We are excited to announce that this year’s 5K race will be chip timed by RealTiming, Inc. We will also be changing the 5K course back to the original USATF certified course which started the event 9 years ago,” said race chairman Sacha Pruett.

One-mile runners will begin the day at 8 am followed by the 5K participants at 8:30 am.

The 1 Mile Fun Run will go around the perimeter of the high school starting at Jefferson and Hawk Drive to 10th Street to Adams and back to Hawk Drive to the finish where all participants will receive a participation ribbon.

Registration for 1 Mile Fun Run is $10 and all preregistered applicants will receive a Fun Run t-shirt.

As for the 5K, all the same amenities that race goes have come to love will be available again for the

Autumn on Parade 5K-music, premium t-shirts, good food, shower facilities, plenty of parking, awards and post race massages provided by Alpine Chiropractic and Natural Medicine, PC. See the AOP website for a print out of the 5K course or find it on our Facebook page “Autumn on Parade 5K”.

Strollers will be allowed on the race course but must start after all runners. No pets, bicycles or scooters allowed on the course.

The Corporate Team Challenge is now entering its third year allowing participants to enter as a team of at least four of more. The top four times for each team are added together and the fastest team wins.

Participants may use one of three registration options to sign up for the event: online, mail in form, or race day.

Pre-registration by mail will be offered for forms received by September 26th for a fee of $20 for 5K individual participants

and $18/registrant for 5K Corporate Challenge.

Mail-in forms and a link to the online registration (GetEvent.com.) are available on the website. There will be a minimal registration charge for utilizing the online services.

Teams may also set up their team name and password online for all members to register online.

Race day registration will be offered from 6:30 am to 7:45 am for a fee of $25 for 5K individual and $25/registrant for 5K Corporate Challenge.

No late registrations will be taken after 7:45 am.

Premium long sleeve t-shirts are guaranteed only to the first 300 pre-registered participants.

It will then be on a first come, first serve basis.

For pre-registered participants, packet pickup will be available on two separate days.

Early packet pickup is available on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in

the lobby of the Blackhawk Center.

Race day packet pickup will be from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.

Oregon High School and the Blackhawk Center are located just off of Ill. 64 and 10th Street.

Awards will be presented within one hour after the race to top overall male/female finishers, top Corporate Challenge winner, and the first three male/female finishers in each of the following age categories: 9 & under; 10-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; and 80 & over.

Results will be posted by RealTiming, Inc. after the race. Looking forward to seeing you in 2014!

Find us on Facebook “Autumn on Parade 5K”.

If you have questions about the race or are interested in becoming an event sponsor you may email AOP5krun@ John Tuttle was one of the runners who took part in the 5K run during the 2013 Autumn on Parade festival. gmail.com.

We need your help to bring awareness about Annie’s Locker.

On race day we will have a table set up for Annie’s

Locker where you can pick up information, donate new/ gently used running gear, or provide financial donations to go towards a good cause.

A list of clothing items accepted can be found on their website (includes running tanks/shoes/shorts, etc.)

Annie’s Locker Mission: The table will be set up on race day with information on Inspiring and equipping Annie’s Locker and a spot people to lead healthier to drop off running clothes lifestyles. donations.

Annie’s Locker Vision Improved physical fitness can have a positive impact on all ares of people’s lives. We hope to help people find their “wings”.

Annie’s Locker: is your opportunity to give back

Kids take off at the start of the 2013 Autumn on Parade Fun Run. This year’s event is Sunday, Oct. 5.

The Heart of Annie’s Locker-Running for Two (R42) In 2007, a fellow runner and friend battling cancer asked for one thing: “Please run for me until I can run again.”

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Adopt a duck and maybe you’ll win some cash!

The bright orange ducks with the white sailor hats are once again getting ready to race in the 2014 Autumn on Parade Duck Dash.

The plastic quackers will “paddle� down Franklin Street in Oregon at approximately 3:45 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5, after the Harvest Time Parade. “They will take a swim down our man-made river provided by the Oregon Fire Department on Sunday, following the conclusion of the Harvest Time Parade,� said Duck Dash Co-Chairman Laura Medlar.

The duck dash route is on the block of Franklin Street between Third and Second Streets, along the south side of Conover Square.

Nearly 2,500 ducks, each carrying their own number, will be available for adoption at local businesses prior to the festival weekend.

They will also be available for purchase at the Autumn on Parade Booth during the festival. “The adoption fee is $5 each or a ‘6 Quack’ for $25, where

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The AOP Duck Dash is held on a man-made river on Franklin Street Sunday afternoon following the parade.

six ducks can be purchased for the price of five,� said cochairman Jessie Whalen.

All ducks remain the property of the festival.

Adoptive parents of the top 10 chosen ducks will be awarded cash prizes.

Here’s how it works:

Each duck has a number ascribed to his/her bottom.

Adoptive parents fill out an adoption form designating that duck based on his/her number. The duck is then placed in the Duck Dash race line-up.

The first 10 chosen ducks

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