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GALESBURG AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NEWSLETTER

September 2014- Vol 2014, Issue 9

Wednesday, September 03, 2014

Members & Friends Exhibition (Sat. 9 Aug, 2014 6:00 pm - Sat. 6 Sep, 2014 6:00 pm)

The Galesburg Civic Art Center’s annual mem-bers and Friends exhibiton. This exhibit show-cases work created by members of the Art Center or friends of the Art Center in a 50 mile radius. An open reception is scheduled for Sat-urday August 9th from 6-8pm. The exhibition will be on display through September 6th.

Saturday, September 06, 2014

28th Annual Art in the Park (Sat. 6 Sep, 2014 9:00 am - 4:00 pm)

The Galesburg Civic Art Center presents the 28th Annual Art in the Park. This one day art fair is held in Standish Park. Enjoy music, food, family activities and artists booths.

Friday, September 12, 2014

Tri States Public Radio Celebration Concert Series (-)

Fresh-faced, poised and professional Jazz vocalist Amy Yassinger (nicknamed the “jazz singer”) has been building her singing career for a decade. Born and raised in Chicago, Amy discovered her passion for Jazz as a teenager after having spent a summer at Berklee Col-lege of Music in Boston. Her studies in Jazz continued at the University of Miami in Florida, followed by a Master’s Degree from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Amy branches out into other genres of music as more opportunities have come her way, but always holds onto her love for Jazz. Amy Yas-singer will be proforming at the Box, 306 East Simmons. On Friday September 12th at 7pm. Tickets are available by call Tri States Public Radio at 800-895-2912. Tickets are $10 for Tri States Public Radio members and $15 for non-members.

Joyce and Jeffery Gelick Exhibition (Fri. 12 Sep, 2014 6:00 pm - Sat. 18 Oct, 2014 6:00 pm)

An exhibition of works created by husband and wife Joyce and Jeffery Gelick of Rolling Mead-ows, IL. The exhibition will be on display from September 12 - October 18, 2014. An opening reception is planned for Friday September 12th from 6-8pm.

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

45th Annual IWGA State Senior Women’s Ama-teur Championship (Tue. 16 Sep, 2014 9:00 am - Thu. 18 Sep, 2014 9:00 am)

The IWGA annually sponsors and administers the Illinois State Women’s Senior Amateur Championship. The event is open to women who are residents of Illinois, have a handicap in-dex of 30.0 or less, and have reached their 50th birthday by the tournament date. The tourna-ment format is 54 holes of stroke play. Players are paired by scores with flights also established by age groups. This tournament is the most popular of the three events and typically has a full field.

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Rep. Hammond to host Stand Up and Be Counted veteran information seminar September 6 in Macomb

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) will join with the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs to host an informational event for all veterans.

The Stand Up and Be Counted veteran information fair is a free event which is open to the public. The seminar includes a presentation from the Illinois Depart-ment of Veterans Affairs on services available to Illinois veterans, as well as a question and answer session for veterans and their families.

The event will be at the Macomb Armory, 135 W. Grant Street in Macomb at 10 a.m. Saturday September 6.

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Thank you to the following businesses who

renewed their membership

We value your support and participation!

CL Anderson & Associates PC

Discount Tobacco Warehouse

Federal Companies

Galesburg Public Library Foundation

Harbor Light Hospice

Kelly, Cox & Butcher LLC

Knox County Right to Life

Mathers Offices

Jackie Turner Mel Foster Company

Peterson-Weaver & Associates, LLC

David Uhlmann

Way Insurance Services

Ribbon Cuttings currently scheduled:

Hy-Vee Starbucks - Monday, September 8, 1p.m., 2030 E. Main Street

Illinois CancerCare, PC - Thurs-day, September 11, 3:45p.m, 336 Home Blvd.

As most of us already know, each year during the first week of September the skies over Western Illinois are filled with Boeing Stearman Model 75 aircraft. Their familiar rumble is reminiscent of Harley Davidson motorcycles. They are distinctive. You don’t have to see them to know they are there.

We are accustomed to the sights and sounds of Stearman aircraft in Galesburg. But, how much do we really know about these iconic biplanes? With a lot of help from Wikipedia I will try to enlighten us all.

According to the National Museum of the United States Air Force there were 10,346 manufactured in the U. S. but this includes the equivalent airframes in manufactured spare parts. Wikipedia puts this number at 10,606.

Widely known as the Stearman, Boeing Stearman or Kaydet, it served as a primary trainer for the USAAF, the USN (as the NS & N2S), and with the RCAF as the Kaydet throughout World War II. After the conflict was over, thousands of surplus aircraft were sold on the civilian market. In the immediate postwar years they became popular as crop dusters, sports planes, and for aerobatic and wing walking use in airshows.

The Kaydet was a conventional biplane of rugged construction with large, fixed tailwheel undercarriage, and accommodation for the student and instructor in open cockpits in tandem. The radial engine was

usually uncowled, although some Stearman operators choose to cowl the engine.

According to a book by Peter Price entitled “Red Baron Stearman Squadron”, the oldest civilian air team in the United States included 5 vintage Stearman biplanes. The Red Baron Squadron was established in 1979 as a promotion for Red Baron Pizza. The squadron flew Stearman biplanes modified with 450 hp engines. A separate 38 foot support vehicle followed with spare parts and engines. They attended airshows throughout the country and flew formation aerobatics. Their base of operations and air museum was at the Southwest Minnesota Regional Airport in Marshall, Minnesota. In 2007, after 28 years of flying, the company announced the retirement of the squadron.

Variants of Stearman biplanes were used all over the world in countries such as Iran, Israel, Peru, Cuba, Canada, Greece, The Republic of China and the Philippines. They were trainers, medical aircraft, crop dusters, mail planes and more.

After World War II, the thousands of PT (primary trainer)-17 Stearman were auctioned off to civilians and former pilots. Many were modified for crop-dusting use, with a hopper for pesticide or fertilizer fitted in place of the front cockpit. Additional equipment included pumps, spray bars, and nozzles mounted below the lower wings. A popular approved modification to increase the maximum takeoff

weight and climb performance involved fitting a larger Pratt & Whitney R-985 engine and a constant speed propeller.

While investigating the Stearman aircraft over the first weekend in September, remember to attend Art in the Park in Standish Park on September 6th. This juried fine art fair is an excellent companion to the Stearman Fly in. This fine art fair featuring painters, sculptors, potters, weavers, basket makers and jewelers as well as food, entertainment and a children’s art project booth is sponsored by the Galesburg Civic Art Center.

On Sunday, September 7th attend the Cardboard Boat Regatta and Galesburg Public Schools Foundation Duck Race. You can see all the different clever designs in the Regatta and even build your own. At the same time, you can adopt a duck and see if you are a lucky winner. There are a number of prices as well as a chance to win $2,000. Sign up at Lake Storey or at one of the adoption centers around Galesburg. The proceeds will benefit our students in Galesburg.

You can follow the Galesburg Area Convention and Visitors Bureau on Face-book, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and at VisitGales-burg.com.


Bill MorrisExecutive Director,Galesburg Area Convention & Visitors [email protected]


Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores Seeks Local

Entrepreneur to Own and Operate Sears Hometown

Store in Galesburg

Galesburg, IL (August 29, 2013) — Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHOS) is providing Galesburg area inves-tors the opportunity to own and operate their own Sears Home-town Store.

"We're looking for a highly-moti-vated member of the Galesburg community who wants to operate a successful business and is customer-service oriented," said Ed Sosniak, Regional Develop-ment Manager for Sears Home-town Stores. "This is an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated individual to participate in the growth of one of America's hottest retailers."

Sears Hometown Stores typically occupy between 8,000 and 10,000 square feet of space and offer a wide-selection of top appliance brands such as Kenmore®, Maytag®, KitchenAid®, Whirl-pool®, Bosch®, Frigidaire® and GE®, plus a large assortment of lawn and garden equipment, Craftsman® tools, fitness equipment and mattresses, at guaranteed lowest prices, by the Company’s price match policy. Through in-store kiosks, Sears Hometown Stores are able to offer the local community the full breadth of selection available on Sears.com. Local repair service is offered as well as product protection agreements and the promise of "Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back."

"With the top national brands at

guaranteed lowest prices, we want the new Sears Hometown Store to be the first choice for consumers in Galesburg for all of their needs around the home and for access to all the brands for which Sears is known," said William Powell, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. "We believe our program is a winner for everyone involved. The owner has a chance to build a successful business, our customers can shop closer to home and our brand reconnects with local consumers."

The local owner is responsible for start-up and on-going operating expenses associated with the store, including: building or leasing a facility, providing in-store fixtures, hiring and training employees, payroll and insurance. The Sears Authorized Hometown Store Program is not considered a franchise program because Sears does not require an individual to purchaseinventory or pay an annual licensing fee. The stores are supported by the Sears retail network, which includes providing all inventory, advertising, point-of-sale computer systems, delivery, support and training.

Since 1993, Sears has helped entrepreneurs successfully open Sears Hometown Stores in all 50 states. The new store in Galesburg will be one of 31 to operate in the state of Illinois.

For additional information, please contact Ed Sosniak, Regional Development Manager for Sears Hometown Stores, at 763-442-2925 or visit www.ownasearsstore.com.

About Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHOS) is a national retailer primarily focused on selling home appliances, lawn and garden equipment, tools and hardware. As of February 1, 2014, Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. and its dealers and franchisees operated 1,260 stores across all 50 states as well as in Puerto Rico and Bermuda. In addition to merchandise, Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. provide consumers with access to a full suite of services, including home delivery, installation and extended service contracts.

Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. operates through two segments—the Sears Hometown and Hardware segment and the Sears Outlet segment. The Sears Hometown and Hardware segment’s stores are designed to provide customers with in-store and online access to a wide selection of national brands of home appliances, lawn and garden equipment, tools, sporting goods and household goods, depending on the particular store. The Sears Outlet stores are designed to provide customers with in-store and online access to purchase new, one-of-a-kind, out-of-carton, discontinued, obsolete, used, reconditioned, overstocked and scratched and dented products across a broad assortment of merchandise categories, including home appliances, apparel, mattresses, sporting goods, tools and lawn and garden equipment at prices that are significantly lower than manufacturers’ suggested list prices.

Mr. Sandburg’s Garden

Party

Please join usSunday, September 14

Three o’clock in the afternoon Circle Drive at Building D

Carl Sandburg College2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd.

Galesburg, Illinois

Benefit for Carl Sandburg College Foundation

Featuring Sandburg’s Fine Arts program, Chez Willy’s farm-to-table dining &

Recognition of the Foundation’s 2014 Community Honoree of the Year,

Les Allen.

RSVP 309.341.5349 or [email protected]

$100 per person

KNOX COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICECAROL HALLAM200 S CHERRY STREET GALESBURG IL 61401Telephone: (309) 345-3818 Fax: (309) 345-3842Email: [email protected] Angie Meline - Deputy Kathy Shipley – Chief Deputy Deb Turner – Deputy

Knox County Business Owners

Dear Sirs and Madams,

The Knox Recorder’s Office is excited to offer a service for our Veterans, known as Honor Rewards. With Honor Rewards, Veterans can sign-up at our office or online to receive an Honor Rewards card, which qualifies them for discounts and incentives at participating businesses in our community.

I would like to offer you the opportunity to become a participating business with Honor Rewards and show your thanks and appreciation to our Veterans. What your business offers is up to you, whether it’s percentage off discount, specific dollar amount or some other incentive.

By participating, your business name will be listed on the Honor Rewards website for Knox County and will also be regularly mentioned in email blasts to current Honor Rewards members. In addition, pro-motional materials will be provided to you, such as door stickers and flyers to promote you as an Honor Rewards business member.

Our goal is for the program to begin August 1, 2014. To become a business member, please fill out the attached form and mail to the address above. You can also sign-up online at www.honorrewards.com by clicking the Business Sign-Up link.

Thank you in advance for your participation.

Carol Hallam

Announcing New Staff/Promotions

Cottage Rehab and Sports Medicine is excited to announce some recent changes to our professional staff.

Theresa Brokaw, DPT: was recently hired as an outpatient physical therapist in the Galesburg clinic. Theresa is from Stronghurst, IL and is excited to return back to the area. She received her undergraduate bachelor degree in kinesiology at the University of Illinois – Champaign. She received her doctorate of physical therapy from University of Wisconsin – Madison. Theresa is an avid runner and enjoys spending her time away from the clinic exploring the outdoors.

Shelby Smith, DPT: was recently hired as an outpatient physical therapist in the Galesburg clinic. Shelby grew up

in Clinton, IL. She received her bachelor degree at St. Ambrose University in Exercise Science. Shelby graduated with her doctorate from Creighton University Physical Therapy program in Omaha, NE. She currently is planning a wedding for July 2015.

Brian Grondin, DPT: has been a part of the Advanced/Cottage Rehab and Sports Medicine teams for over two years working in our Kewanee, Galesburg and Canton clinics. He grew up in Pleasanton, CA. Brian has recently become the full time therapist at the Monmouth Cottage Rehab clinic. Brian is a 2012 graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago Doctorate of Physical Therapy program; cur-rently residing in Galesburg with his fiancée, and is set to get mar-ried in summer 2015.

Stephanie Patton, ATC: grew up

in Lyndon, IL and attended Prophetstown High School graduating in 2010. She pursued her Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training at Western Illinois University. Stephanie graduated in 2014 & has now joined the Cottage Rehab & Sports Medicine team. She will work in the outpatient clinic in the mornings & be responsible for Galesburg High School athletics in the afternoons.

Cottage Rehab has been strengthened by these additions/promotions.We look forward to their positive impact within our company and the service we provide to our community!765 N Kellogg, 3rd Floor, Gales-burg, IL 61401 309.343.34341201 E Broadway, Monmouth, IL 61462 309.734.1103www.cottagerehab.com

Toot Your Own Horn!


J. Randy Lamont Joins

Geotechnics Galesburg Office

Geotechnics (a division of Klingner & Associates,

P.C., Engineers-Architects-Surveyors) 49 N. Prairie Street, is pleased to announce that J. Randy Lamont has joined the

Galesburg staff. Randy is assum-ing the position of Material Testing and Inspection Engineering Technician Level IV and he brings seven years of experience in the geotechnical and environmental fields to our Galesburg office. His skills include bearing capacity testing, nuclear density testing, concrete testing, and concrete pour inspections, and he holds certifications with the Illinois DOT, Missouri DOT, American Concrete Institute, and OSHA .

His project experience includes the new $125M Iowa State Penitentiary in Fort Madison, a new $2.5B Agri-production plant, and testing for the US Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District Rice Lake Pump Station.

Prior to accepting the position with Klingner/Geotechnics in Galesburg, Mr. Lamont worked at the Klingner/Geotechnics office in Hannibal Missouri as a Level III Technician.


Western Illinois Builders Association is proud to announce Knox Prairie Community Kitchen has been chosen at the recipient of all the proceeds for the Playhouse Give Away! Tickets are now available and will cost $2. Knox Prairie Community Kitchen will receive all the profits! Please stop by the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce office at 185 S.

Kellogg St. or call 309-335-3544 or 309-299-5949 to purchase tickets.

WIBA is an association of individuals and firms who have joined forces,

voluntarily to promote all phase s of building and remodeling. “Support Our Local Communities, Where Professionals Do Professional Work” WIBA provides all the materials & labor. Roger Williams, general contrac-tor and WIBA Member, will build the playhouse.

The winner of the playhouse will

be chosen at the 38th Annual Western Illinois Builders Association Home Show at the Sandburg Mall on Sunday, March 5th.

For more information, please call Kaylee Johnson, Executive Director of Western Illinois Builder Association, at 309-343-2116 or email [email protected] or check out our website at wibaweb.org or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or Google+.

Help feed the hungry!

New Non-Stop Flights to Orlando coming to PIA

Peoria, IL – Allegiant is expanding its rapidly growing low-cost, high-efficiency, all-jet passenger airline service at the General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA). Nonstop service to Orlando Sanford Airport (SFB) starts on Friday, November 14, 2014. The twice weekly round-trip flights will be available for purchase beginning immediately with a special introductory rate.“This is exceptional news for travelers, and especially traveling families, in Central Illinois,” said Gene Olson, Director of Airports. “Now vacationers will have even more options when flying to Florida from PIA. Whether you are planning a trip to the most magical place on earth, Disney World, or the coolest place in

the universe, Universal Studios, Orlando is a great place for family members of all ages!Thank you Allegiant, for bringing your legendary low fares to yet another well-loved destination from the Peoria International Airport.”Currently, at PIA, Allegiant provides direct service to Las Vegas (LAS), Phoenix/Mesa (AZA), Tampa/St.Petersburg (PIE) and Punta Gorda (PGD). Orlando Sanford (SFB) will be Allegiant’s 5th sunny destination offered at PIA. Allegiant began serving PIA passengers in December 2006.Peoria International Airport is a leader in the travelindustry in Illinois and

has recorded the highestmonthly passenger count in its history this year. Passengers are enjoying the ease of travel at the Peoria International Airport as well as the accessibility prior to arrival; online with a newly redesigned website at FLYPIA.com, on Facebook and Twitter. PIA was named Airport of the Year in 2014 by the IllinoisDepartment of Transportation Division of Aeronautics.

The Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce committee the Young Professionals of Galesburg held fundraising events throughout the year which provided the opportunity for them to donate $1,000 to the Gale Scholarship program.

The program was created to encourage and support higher education aspirations and success in the target population of academically promising

first-generation and income-eligible youth within District 205. As many as 15 students may be selected each year to participate in summer enrichment and academic preparation, community service and special skill-building experiences. Students who complete the program in high

school receive tuition-waiver scholarships toward the completion of associate and bachelor's degree programs at Carl Sandburg College and Knox College, respectively.

The Chamber and Young Professionals of Galesburg committee are pleased to be a part of the program which is a collaborative partnership between Knox College, Carl Sandburg College and Galesburg Public Schools District 205.

According to Captain Derek Perry, the Galesburg Fire Department has responded to almost twice the number of burn complaints already this year than it did all of last year. This has also resulted in more tickets for violation of the City’s burning regulations. He states: “We want to put out a friendly reminder to the citizens to help keep them safe. We don’t like writing tickets but more importantly we want people to understand the hazards associated with burning anything other than dry seasoned fire-wood. Many harmful chemicals are produced and released into the air when trash and leaves are burned. Some of these chemicals are toxic to people, animals, and plants. Additionally, failure to maintain proper distances from anything combustible when recreational burning can end in tragedy and that is something we are definitely trying to prevent.”

Recreational fire rules as stipulated in the Galesburg City Code: • There are two types of recreational fires. o Those in an outdoor fireplace or fire pit do not require a permit. o Recreational fires on the ground require a permit from the Galesburg Fire Department provided free of charge.

• Only dry seasoned firewood shall be burned. This means the wood has no greenery (leaves or growth) and may not be longer than 24 inches when used. • Household waste, landscape waste, garbage, refuse, construction waste or materials, or hazardous waste shall not be burned as fuel in any recreational fire. • All outdoor fireplaces shall be constructed of brick, metal, clay, or other non-combustible materials commercially manufactured and specifically designed for the purpose of recreational fires. • Outdoor fireplaces shall have at least five feet of clearance from walls and fencing. They also shall not be placed on combustible landscaping (bark, wood chips or mulch) • Outdoor fire pits are ground level units constructed on-site by the owner/occupant. • Pits shall have a minimum of 10 feet of clearance from the edge of the pit to buildings, property lines or other combustible material. • The opening of the pit shall not exceed two feet. • The sides of the pit shall be enclosed and constructed of bricks, concrete blocks, heavy gauge metal, or other non-combustible materials acceptable to the Fire Chief or his designee. The height of the enclosure shall be a minimum of

two feet from grade. • When requesting a permit for fire on the ground, also known as a wiener roast permit, the Galesburg Fire Department will inspect the site and provide you with a copy of the rules and permit. • A garden hose attached to a water supply or other approved fire extinguishing device must be readily available at the location of the recreational fire. • The fire must be attended at all times by a person over 18 years in age. • The fire must be extinguished if it becomes offensive to others or if not under supervision by an adult. • All fires are subject to extinguishment at the direction of the Fire or Police Departments. • Violations of the Recreational Burning Regulations may result in a minimum fine of $75 per occurrence.

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact, the Galesburg Fire De-partment at 309/345-3757.

OSF St. Mary Medical Center Auxiliary

Invites you to join us for our

Annual Fall Luncheon

BABY LOVE October 1, 2014 $25 per ticket

Social Time 11:30 am - Luncheon 12:00 pm

Soangetaha Country Club

The proceeds from this year’s luncheon will be used towards the purchase of Fetal Monitoring equipment.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact

Shelley Willett (344-9449) or Gina Martin (368-3373).

Tickets will be sold until September 19th

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