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Welcome to the 2009 Stillman Val-ley Fall Festival presented by Still-man Bank! During the weekend of Sept. 25-27, downtown Stillman Valley is transformed into this exciting family-friend-ly event. Best of all, admission is free! The theme of this year’s festival is Celebrate Farming. In keeping with the theme, the Stillman Valley FFA has been named the

Parade Marshal and Marvin Swanson, the only surviving charter member of the Stillman Valley FFA, has been chosen as the Honorary Citizen.

Many exciting events are planned throughout the week-end, including an Antique Tractor & Steam Engine Show, Baking Contest, Car Show, Carnival Rides and Games, Craft Show, Flea Market, Horti-culture Show, Live Music, Quilt Show, a Garden Railroad Dis-play and more. Fireworks will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26 and the ever-popular Fall Festi-val Parade will be held on Sun-

day, Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. New this year is the Kids Pedal Tractor Pull sponsored by Glendenning Grain, Inc.

Thank you to all of the 2009 Fall Festival sponsors, es-pecially Stillman Bank, Exelon Nuclear – Byron Gener-ating Station, Byron Bank, WTVO, Glendenning Grain, Cornerstone Embroidery, Q98.5 and ElectRick.

For more information on the 2009 Stillman Valley Fall Festi-val, including a complete schedule and registration forms, visit stillmanvalleyfallfestival.com.

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Be a Fall Festival VolunteerThe existence of the Stillman Valley Fall Festival is dependent upon

involvement from the community. We are looking for anyone who has ideas, some extra time, and a desire to get involved! Without our vol-unteers, a festival of this size would not be possible. There are several areas of interest to choose from and the steering committee members are anxious to hear from you. This is the perfect time to share your com-ments and suggestions! During the Festival this year, you will see all of our current volunteers wearing a shirt provided by the sponsors listed on the back. The only way to get a shirt is to volunteer a couple of hours dur-ing the weekend.

All Fall Festival volunteers this year will receive free water while you work. Plus, all volunteers are invited to the Festival pizza party on October 13th.

For more information or if you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please email the steering committee at [email protected] or call 815-645-2011.

When you see one of our volunteers this year in their nice new shirts, make sure you thank them for helping with the Stillman Valley Fall Festi-val. We could not do it with out them.

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2009 Stillman Valley Fall Festival 2009 Stillman Valley Fall Festival Honorary CitizenHonorary Citizen

The Stillman Valley Fall Festival has chosen Marvin Swan-son as the 2009 Honorary Citizen.

“Since the days of the Great Depression from 1929 - 1940, farming has come a long way”, states Marvin Swan-son. Marvin is the only charter member of the Stillman Valley FFA Chapter living today. He joined the chapter in its initial year in 1934 and continued membership throughout his high school years.

He walked, rode his bike, or rode his horse three and a half miles to school each day because there were no school busses. Sometimes in the winter he would get to school by horse and sleigh because snowplows did not exist yet. He carried his home prepared lunch in a syrup pail. About once a month if Marvin had 5 cents he could go to Seebergs for a sandwich, cookie, and fruit; “Money was hard to come by.” The school dress attire consisted of patched up overalls and darned socks.

A normal day for Marvin consisted of waking up at 5:00 am and milking 3 cows by hand before he went to school, and then again when he came home. Also, he was a mem-ber of a large family and was responsible for assisting with

other tasks as well.Marvin’s FFA enterprise consisted of a fi ve acre corn fi eld

that he planted with a two row horse-drawn planter, using check wire so that it could be plowed in two directions. The fi rst tractor used by the family was a 1923 Fordson, pur-chased in 1930. He kept seeds from his previous year’s har-vest to plant again the following year. The seed was stored upstairs to keep it dry and away from mice. Marvin used a hand-cranked corn sheller to remove the corn from its cob and make it ready to plant. What corn wasn’t needed for the next year’s planting, it was stored until dry and shelled by George Glendenning Sr’s business. He states, “We could not buy seed corn, as no companies sold it until approximate-ly 1939.” “Didn’t raise much corn in those days; approxi-mately 35 to 40 bushels per acre. No fertilizer or chemicals were used-instead he used chicken manure and could tell the difference where applied. Morning glories were a big prob-lem”, remarks Marvin Swanson.

The Stillman Valley Fall Festival is honored to have Marvin as our honorary citizen this year. Be sure to give him a wave this year in the parade.

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Fall Festival DanceStillman Valley Fire Station

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Music 8 pm-Midnight

MISSING LINKSDoors open at 7:00pm

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New This Year – Golf Cart Class added to Car Show Class Divisions

Vehicles of all ages are welcome at the 19th annual Still-man Valley Fall Festival Car Show on Saturday, September 26th. Registration is open from 9:00 AM until noon with award presentation at 3:00 PM. Participants will have the opportunity to win door prizes, compete in car show games and receive goody bag items donated by our sponsors. Bring a $10.00 entry fee and your favorite ride to High-land Grade School to be included in this event. Spectators are admitted FREE and asked to park in the High School parking lot located across the street from the show grounds. A shuttle bus will be available for transportation to other fes-tival activities. View our web-site at www.stillmanvalleyfall-festival.com for a class listing and other Car Show details.

Thank you to our 2009 Car Show Spon-sors: Apple Hydraulics, Inc., Auto Clinic of Rockford, Inc., Berens Construction, Blake Oil Company, Bob’s Garage and Auto Body, Bonvallet Dental, PL, Borgeson Universal Company, Inc., Brothers Research, Byron Auto Body, Byron Bank, Casey’s General Stores, Chassis Engineering, Inc., Curt’s “Snap-On” Tool Sales, Dakota Digital, Dan’s Wreck-er Service, Discount Tire, Doc’s Upholstery and Refi nishing

Shop Inc., Eagle One, The Eastwood Company, Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Homes, Gardner-Wescott Compa-ny, Genoa “Napa” Auto Parts, Golden Auto Sales, Inc., Hagerty Insurance, Hanlin Automotive, Hemming’s Motor News, The Hot Rod Shop, Instrument Services, Inc., Inter-state Batteries of Rockford, Inc., J.C. Whitney, Keokuk Tro-phy Outlet, Inc., Ker- ry Wickler Insurance, Inc., Mac’s An- tique Auto Parts, Family of

Everett McNames, Meirtran, Inc., Napa Auto Parts of Genoa, Norup Trenching, Inc. Old Cars, Weekly, Orthopedic Rehab Spe-cialists, Parr Automotive, Rockford Tech Systems, Rock Valley Antique & Street Rod Parts, Inc., Sam’s Drive-In, Sand-erson Street Rod Head-ers, Snyder Pharmacy & Grocery, Stillman

Bank, Stoner Incorporated, Street Scene, Summit Racing Equipment,

The Testor Corporation, Ty Precision Automatics, Inc., Valvoline Marketing Service Center, Village of Stillman Val-ley, Whale’s Golf Cars, Tom Wojahn and Yogi’s in addi-tion to sponsors for 2009 whose names were not available at press time.

A special thank you to our Top Sponsor: Exelon Nuclear – Byron Generating Station for their generous sponsorship of the DJ service (3D Sound Company), electronic ballot count service, door prizes and trophies.

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Calling ALL Quilters!Calling ALL Quilters!Quilters of all ages and skill levels are invited to bring

their projects for exhibit at the 2009 Stillman Valley Fall Festival Quilt Show. There are six entry categories which are divided into two groups: the fi rst group in-cludes Quilts and Wall Hangings and the second group includes Table Runners, Table Toppers, Quilted Clothes, and Purses. Show times will be Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Jr. High classroom 103.

Awards will be given in each group for 1st Place, 2nd Place and People’s Choice. Items should be dropped off to the Quilt Room on Friday, Sept. 25 from 4:45 p.m.

to 7:30 p.m. or Saturday, Sept. 26 from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Pre-registration is desired, but not a require-ment. To pre-register, please send in the Quilt Show form. Registration may also be done when you bring in your quilted items. All items must have your name, how the item was made (by hand or machine), who quilted the item, and the year it was made. If a special story goes with your quilt, please attach a copy of the story.

For more information, contact Sally Hollingsworth at (815) 393-4198 or Dorothy Hollandsworth at (815) 645-2675. We hope to see you at the show!

Stillman Valley Fall Festival September 26th & 27th

Quilt ShowRegistration Form

I wish to exhibit a quilted project in the SVFF 2009 Quilt Show!

Name of Quilted item: ________________________________

Size: _________________

Pieced by __________________________________________

Hand/Machine _______________________

Quilted by _________________________________________

Hand/Machine ______________________

Please include a photo of person who quilted the item or items for the Fall Festival History.

Please complete and return this form by September 20th to:Sally Hollingsworth

P.O. Box 85Holcomb, IL 61043

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2009 STILLMAN VALLEY FALL FESTIVAL COMMITTEES

STEERING COMMITTEE:Chairman: Brad Hollandsworth

Treasurer: Beryl TervielSecretary: Lisa Harris

Committee Members: John Dotzel, Sandy Kunce, Robert Prusator, Jill Russell and Al Ungar

EVENT COORDINATORS:Antique Tractor Show: Todd Hall

Car Show: Sandy KunceCarnival: John Dotzel and the SV Lions Club

Craft Show: Dorothy HollandsworthDog Costume Contest: Ellen McKinnon

Entertainment: Al UngarFireworks: sponsored by Stillman Bank

Food Booths: Robert BlokusGarden Railroad: Bob and Patsy Hoernecke

Horticulture Show: Jay Williams and the SVHS FFAMedical Services: SV Fire Protection District

Parade: Brad HollandsworthPublic Relations: Jill Russell

Quilt Show: Sally HollingsworthSchool Events: Robert Prusator

Shuttle Service: Meridian School District #223Silent Auction: Lisa Harris

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Something that is often overlooked by Americans is our ag-ricultural heritage. In the early days, agriculture was a way of life that every person had to live. Most of us wouldn’t have to look far to fi nd a family member who partic-ipated or who still partici-pates in some type of ag-ricultural activity. Stillman Valley takes pride on its ag-ricultural heritage, which is why every year there is a Hit and Miss Engine and Antique Tractor Show held during the Stillman Valley Fall Festival.

Everyone is invited to come join us on September 26th and 27th as we celebrate our farming heritage. Spectators can enjoy viewing working displays of hit and miss engines in the Stillman Valley Park.

Participants can also observe the tractors that line the streets by the Stillman Valley Hardware store which used to sell trac-

tors and farm equipment. Anyone who has a tractor, hit

and miss engine, farm equipment, garden tractor, or any other type of farm related item is encour-aged to display with us. If you don’t have anything to display, we strongly encourage you to stop by to see some of the equipment that advanced farming to what it is to-day. As always, the show will be held rain or shine and is free for participants as well as for specta-tors. For more information contact Todd Hall (815) 262-2650, Ron

Hall (815) 262-4728, or Brent Pearson (815) 997-2295. Thank you to Byron Bank for providing the security.

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If you like blues and folk music, this is the show for you! Mike Lynch will hit the stage on Saturday, September 26 at the Stillman Valley Fall Festival. A local artist, Lynch is known for his solo acoustic with rack harmonica. He plays mostly blues, with some folk tunes and a few Jim-my Buffett favorites. His infl uences include Ray Wylie

Hubbard, Lightnin Hopkins, Jorma Kaukanon, Tony Joe White, Joe Ely, Rev. Gary Davis and many more!

Don’t miss Mike Lynch on Saturday afternoon from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Entertainment Stage in front of the Jr. High.

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Second Wind was started in 2004 to establish a high energy country band that would eventually turn into one of the most successful bands in northern Illinois and south-ern Wisconsin. Although it has seen many changes, the band keeps on moving on and on! Playing songs from old school classic country, to the favorite country songs of today, Second Wind nev-er leaves the audience disappointed. Play-ing everything from Merle Haggard and Johnny Cash, to Alabama, George Strait, Brooks and Dunn, Gary Allan, Jason Mi-chael Carroll, and Josh Turner just to name a few. Second Wind also has a little bit of a wild side to old classic rock tunes from various artists such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Rolling Stones, and ZZ top. In 2008, Second Wind was nominated for Country Band of the Year at the RAMI awards in Rockford, IL. Although they didn’t take home the winning prize, Second Wind has shown their abili-ties to compete with the other top bands in the northern

Illinois and southern Wisconsin circuit.With new frontgirl Kayla, Doug on lead guitar and vo-

cals, and Stu on bass and vocals, they show they can keep the show and the party alive and moving. Then there’s Ed on drums and Bob on steel guitar creating

a combination of a wonderful mix of music and sound that leaves the crowd begging for more.

Second Wind has been through many chang-es through the last few years and continues to carry out their goal of producing good mu-sic and a fun show for fans of all ages. They would like to take the time to thank all their fans for supporting them and live music.

Don’t miss Second Wind at the Stillman Valley Fall Festival on Sunday, Sept. 27. They will perform before and after the parade from noon – 1 p.m. and from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.second-windtheband.org or www.stillmanvalleyfallfestival.com.

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ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT STAGESTAGE

Special thank you to our sponsors: Beck Fitness, Neighbors Rehabilitation Center, D & W Garage, Stillman Valley Lions Club


The Stillman Valley Lions Club will again be sponsoring the Big “H” Entertainment Company from Fairbury. These amusement rides were very well-received at last year’s festival and at Davis Junction’s

Weekend in the Park for the past two years.Amusement rides will be run throughout the Fall Festival weekend on the Meridian Jr. High grounds. The “wrist-

band special” will be available on Friday, Sept. 25 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. for the price of $20 for unlimited rides during this period of time! A separate wristband is needed for each day. Rides will start on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. and run until the crowd lasts. Also, sheets of 30 tickets will be available for $20, 20 tickets for $15, and 1 ticket for $1. There will be 10 or more rides available and all rides take 3-4 tickets. The rides are very “young people friendly”.

Please call the following “645” numbers for further information: 2426, 8149, 2292, 2571, 8152 and 2305. The Stillman Valley Lions Club and the Big “H” Entertainment Company wish everyone a great Stillman Valley Fall Festival weekend.

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Let the Baking Begin! The Baking Contest will be held at the Stillman Val-ley Fall Festival again this year. The contest will have two divisions, Youth (all high school age and younger) and Adult (all adults – male and fe-male). Everyone can participate in this exciting event – grandma’s, moth-ers, daughters, dads and sons.

The categories for adult and youth are: Cookies (bar, drop, fancy), Candy (fudge, other), Muffi ns/biscuits, Quick breads, Yeast breads, Pies (one crust, two crust), and Cakes (plain, decorated) and all coffee cakes. Ribbons are

offered in each division and a cash Grand Prize will be awarded in both Youth and Adult divisions.Participants are asked to bring their products, no more than one per category, to the Junior High between 8

a.m. and 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26. Judging will begin at 10 a.m. and the exhibit will be open follow-ing the judging until 4 p.m. Exhibits may be removed from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

No items that need to be refrigerated will be judged. Judging is based on appearance, color, texture, and fl avor. Creativity and presentation points will also add to your score. Cookies, candy, muffi ns, biscuits, etc., should be displayed with three items per plate. Pies, cakes, and breads are to be entered as a whole item as overall appearance is included in the judging. All plates, pans, table settings, etc., should be labeled on the bottom with the entrant’s name. An entry form is to be completed for each exhibit (available at registration).

For more information on this event, please call Dorothy Hollandsworth at 815-645-2675 or visit www.stillmanvalleyfallfestival.com.

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Bob Hoernecke and his wife, Patsy will be hosting their 11th annual Garden Railroad open house during the Fall Festival.

The Great Western Timberline Railroad was started in 1990 and is set in the time period of the late 1800’s. The railroad contains over 300 feet of track with two western towns, an Indian village, two waterfalls and pond, river-bed, two trestles, two tunnels and three bridges. The newest addition to the railroad is a circus. The plantings in-clude miniature trees and a wide variety of perennials and annuals. The trains are radio-controlled and powered by electric and battery.

This display will be available for viewing on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 27 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Take Stillman Valley Road to Hales Corner Road. Go west on Hales Corner Road to Crestview Road, and then north to 7866 Crestview Road. We hope to see you there!

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The parade route begins by leaving the High School parking lot on South Pine and continues North on Pine Street for fi ve blocks, then going East on Main Street. It continues on Main Street to Merid-ian Road. The Parade will offi cially end when it gets past Route 72. The return route to the high school will be along Me-ridian road to the east entrance to the high school and back to the parking lot. Groups may stop and disperse at the intersection of Pershing and Meridian.

Due to safety concerns from the offi cers directing traf-fi c, all parade participants will continue across Route 72 onto Meridian. There will be no stopping at the East End.

If you are in the Parade and going to the High School:

The road in front of the High school is closed for safe-

ty reasons. All parade entries that are gathering at the High School should use the back entrance to register for the parade. If you are dropping someone off that is go-ing to participate in the parade, you can park in the back by the baseball fi elds or drop them off

at Highland school. The only traffi c past the check-in point will be entries in the parade. Again this is for the safety of all the entries in the parking lot.

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1. Flea Market2. Craft Show, Quilt Show, and Silent Auction3. Lion’s Club Food Booth, Horticulture Show, and Baking contest4. Carnival Rides5. Antique Tractor and Steam Engine Show6. Fritz’s Wooden Nickel: Sunday Afternoon Street Dance7. Food Booths, Entertainment Stage, Parade Review Stand, and Closing Ceremonies8. Kids Pedal Pull9. Parking10. Talent Show11. Car Show at Highland Grade School12. Parade Lineup13. Julia Hull Book Sale14. Fireworks Show sponsored by Stillman Bank


FoodJr. High School: Food Booths: Friday, 5p – 9p, Sat. 10a – 9p and Sun. 10a – 5p D.J. Coffee and Donut Bar – Sat. 7:30a, Sun. 9a Lion’s Club Food Booth Sat. – Sun. 11a – 4p Valley Covenant Church: Swedish Pancake Breakfast – Sat. 7a – 10a Wooden Nickel: Hog Roast – Sat. 5p – 9p

Carnival Big H Carnival Rides and Midway, Behind Jr. High sponsored by the Stillman Valley Lions Club Fri. ($20 Wristband Special from 5p – 9p) Sat. 1p – 9p ($20 Wristband Special from 1p – 5p) Sun. 1p – 5p

MusicStage: 3D Sound – Sat. 9a to 3p Stage: Mike Lynch Sat. 3p – 5p Stage: Second Wind Sun. Noon - 1p and after the parade Wooden Nickel: Street Dance - Sun. 3p – 7p

Car ShowHighland Grade School: Sat. 9a – 3p Car Show Awards Sat. 3p Shuttle Bus: Sat. Stillman Bank to Car Show 10a – 3p

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Fireworks High School

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Shows Jr. HighQuilt Show Sat. & Sun. 10a – 5p Baking Contest Viewing, Sat. Noon – 4p Horticulture Exhibit, Sat. Noon – 4p, Sun. 10a – 4p Dog Costume Contest Sat. 10a Downtown: Antique Tractor Show, Sat. & Sun 9a – 5p NEW EVENT Kids Pedal Pull Sat. 1p – 3p Outside Town Garden Railroad 7866 Crestview Rd. Sat. 1p – 5p, Sun. 3p – 5p High School: Talent Show - sponsored by Meridian Arts Parents Sat. 7p – 8p

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The Stillman Valley Fall Festival Flea Market will be held Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the west parking lot of Merid-ian Jr. High. Previous vendors and new ones will bring their wares and offer a huge va-riety of items for sale.

Booth space is available on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served basis so those who register early will be given preference. Registration forms are available by calling Dorothy at 815-645-2675 or online at www.stillmanvalleyfallfestival.com.

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We have a new event this year, a Kids Pedal Tractor Pull. It will be held on Saturday in front of Stillman Bank downtown from 1 to 3 pm. The pedal tractor is hitched to a special weight transfer sled. The sled has a weight box, weights are added for each age class. Boys and girls, same age, pedal and pull the weighted sled. The winner of each age class is the one who pulls the most weight the longest distance by pedaling a tractor and weight slide plus weights.

In each age group, there will be trophies to 1st and 2nd place.Age groups:4-5 year olds6-7 year olds8-9 year olds10-11 year olds12-14 year oldsThis is a FREE event so please everyone come out and watch the fun. The tractors are all powered by pedal pow-

er. They will be pulling the sled down the street just like a real tractor pull. This is fun for the entire family. Remem-ber, its FREE to watch and FREE to participate.

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On December 24, 1934, a group of eleven boys from Stillman Valley chartered the Stillman Valley FFA Chapter. Back then, it was known as “The Future Farmers of America.” A lot has changed since that day in 1934. We no longer refer to ourselves as the Future Farmers of America, but as just the Still-man Valley FFA Chapter.

The FFA makes a positive dif-ference in the lives of its mem-bers by promoting premier leadership, personal growth, and career success, through agricultural education. Over the years, we have seen many changes in ag-riculture. We have gone from the horse drawn plow to the tractor that literally can drive itself. The FFA chapter has been through some chang-

es as well. We still have a major impact on Farming and production agriculture, but we also

stress that students do not have to be from a farm or to live on a farm to be a successful FFA member. The National FFA organization is one of the largest youth organizations in the world. Our Stillman Valley FFA Chapter is the larg-est organization that can be found at Stillman Valley High School.

The Stillman Valley FFA Chapter is very proud to be named the parade marshal for this year’s Stillman Valley Fall Festival Parade. We are looking forward to many more successful years in Stillman Valley. We hope that some-

day, we will make an impact on all of the youth in the Stillman Valley School District, and that all students have the chance to be a part of this wonderful organization.

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Perhaps you have seen American Idol, Dancing With The Stars, Amer-ica’s Got Talent, or Comedy Cen-tral. Now you can see local talent at the Stillman Valley Fall Festival’s Talent Show, Saturday, September 26, 2009, 7-8 p.m. at Stillman Valley High School. Tune in to see a variety of performances of all ages from the valley area. You won’t need to listen to Simon or Paula, and all performers are already winners! After the show, treat yourselves to ice cream and fi reworks, all right there at the high school football fi eld.

The “SVFF Has Talent” Show is $2 per person, 4 and under are free; to benefi t fi ne art students of Meridian CUSD 223. Show is sponsored by Merid-ian Arts Parents (M.A.P.), a not-for-profi t organization of parents who support, provide, and promote Fine Arts Education for Meridian 223 students, grades K-12.

Craft and Hobby ShowCraft and Hobby ShowThe Meridian Jr. High gym is the location for the annual Craft & Hobby Show at the Stillman Valley Fall Festival

again this year. The show is open on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There were some excellent exhibits last year and you can expect a very nice show again this year. The show has a large number of exhibitors and includes handmade items, quilting, painting, woodworking, embroidery items, jewelry, denim clothing, books, candles, fl oral arrangements, knit and crochet items, Christmas items, doll and goose clothing, and much more! There is something for everyone, so plan to attend the festival and take some time to enjoy the crafts and hobbies.

For more information about the Craft Show and the Stillman Valley Fall Festival, call Dorothy Hollandsworth at 815-645-2675 or visit www.stillmanvalleyfallfestival.com.

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Get ready to place your bids in the Get ready to place your bids in the Silent AuctionSilent Auction

Come place your bids! This year, the SVFF Committee will again be hold-ing a Silent Auction at the Fall Festival. The event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Meridian Jr. High School.

Many eye-catching items that have been generously donated by area busi-nesses will be on display. Bidders do not need to be present to win and will be notifi ed of their prize if absent. Proceeds from this event will help fi nance the expenses of this year’s festival.

If you are interested in donating an item for the Silent Auction, please contact Lisa Harris at (815) 234-5392. All types of donations are welcome!

The Stillman Valley Lions Club is in its 53rd consecu-tive year of service to the residents of the community and will again be very visible during the weekend of the Fall Festival.

They will be sponsoring the amuse-ment rides from Big H Entertainment Company, operating their lunch stand, sponsoring the Horticulture Show, and observing Candy Day pri-or to the parade.

The Lions Club has worked since its formation for the blind, a project they have done on an international basis. They also work locally on rais-ing funds and working together with the community for needed projects. Some past local projects include the Highland School backstop, a bicycle rack at Julia Hull Library, a print magnifi er for Meridian Schools, fl ags for the Stillman Valley Monument, funding for the Meridian Booster Club Wall of Honor, sponsor of local scout troops, and contributions to all Meridian Schools groups and organizations including scholar-ships to SVHS graduating seniors.

In addition, they make signifi cant contributions to the Fall Festival committee, Center for Sight and Hearing Impaired, Sight First II, Rock River Center, Ogle County

Hospice, Village of Progress and the local PTO’s. The club has also built three ramps in the community for dis-abled residents and cleans Route 72 west of town 3-4

times a year.Offi cers of the Stillman Valley Lions

club are Al Unger, President, Curt Freeberg, Secretary and Treasurer, Glenn Garnhart. Other members are Sue Alde, Mef Asani, Dennis Dietrich, Carol and John Dotzel, Udell Foss, Norma Freeberg, Velma Garnhart, Ruth and Les Gibson, Joann Harms, Ralph Hoekstra, Brad Hollandsworth, Warren Ippen, Troy Lantz, Helen Mc-Nally, Stacy Miller, Sue Miller, Ron Morris, Rose Rienstra, Vic Smith, John Swanson, Marty Typer, Ted Typer, Jean Unger, Dan Unger, Jack Whaley

and Ron Wilson.Currently 11 ladies have membership in the club and

both men and women would be warmly welcomed into the club. Meetings are held the fi rst Monday of each month at 6:45 P.M. at the Royal Blue Restaurant in the “SV Loop”.

Also, 3 guest nights are held along with a family pic-nic and a corn boil. For further information please call 645-2426, 234-8511 or 645-2571.

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The Stillman Valley FFA Chapter in cooper-ation with the Stillman Valley Lions Club will again sponsor a Grain and Horticulture Show at this year’s Fall Festi-val. The show will be held Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Meridian Junior High School. Entries will be accept-ed on Saturday, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. only.

Judging will be from 10:30 a.m. until approximately noon. Judging will be closed to the public. Cash prizes and ribbons will be given to the top three exhibits in each category. Exhibitors will be limited to one entry per catego-ry. Vegetables should be exhibited on a paper plate.

Classes to be judged are as follows, Vegetables: (vegeta-bles are to be exhibited on a paper plate) 1 Acorn Squash, 1 Butternut Squash, 3 ears sweet corn, 5 lima beans, 10 green beans, 10 wax beans, 5 beets, 1 Green Cabbage, 1 Red Cabbage, 1 Cabbage- largest head, 5 carrots, 5 Brussel Sprouts, 5 cucumbers, 1 Eggplant, 1 Muskmel-on, 5 White Onions, 5 Red Onions, 5 Yellow Onions, 5 Parsnips, 3 Peppers, 5 Red Potatoes, 5 White Potatoes, 1 Pie Pumpkin, 1 Pumpkin Largest, 5 Tomatoes, 1 Summer Squash, 5 Turnips, Most Unusual Vegetable, 5 Okra, 5 of any small vegetable not listed above, 1 of any large veg-etable not listed above.

Best Display of Garden Vegetables: This includes at least 7 vegetables from the listed vegetables above.

Fruits: 10 Red Raspberries, 5 Whitney Crabs, 5 Red De-licious Apples, 5 Golden Delicious Apples, 5 Any other variety of apple, 5 Plums, 5 Pears, 5 peaches, 1 Bunch Grapes, 1 of any fruit not listed above.

Grain: 1 Gallon Shelled Corn, 1 Gallon Soybeans, 1 Gallon Oats, 1 Gallon Wheat, 1 Gallon of any other grain not listed above, 10 Ears of Old Corn, Best Stalk of Corn, Best Stalk of Soybeans

Forage: Sample of Grass Hay, Sample of Alfalfa Hay, Sample Of Mixed Hay, Sample of Strawany variety, Sam-ple of any other forage not listed above.

Flowers: Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Roses, African

Violets, Foliage Plants, Glads, House Plants, Arrangements. Any fl ower that is grown by the entrant is eligible to be shown. Classes will be formed at the show.

Ribbons and prize money will be distribut-ed to entrants immediately following the pa-rade on Sunday. Entries that are not picked up by 5 p.m. will be discarded.

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Jim Mays, President

Trustees: Randy Fruin, TreasurerSue Carpenter Mary Scott, ClerkNancé Lorenz Dean Insko, Public Works Dept.Becky Waltrip Aaron Moore, Public Works Dept.Mike Musso Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc., Village EngineerJohn Russell Doug Henry, Village Attorney Dan Watson


Inside Jr. High

Davis Junction United Methodist ChurchCoffee, Hot Cider, Hot Chocolate, Rolls, and Donuts. Donation only. Stillman Valley Lions ClubPork Chop Sandwich, Brats, Chips, Slice of Pie.

Outside Jr. High

Boy Scout Troop 50 Ice Cream Sandwiches

Cliff’s Donuts Fresh Apple Cider Donuts, Brats and All Beef Hot Dogs.

Greek Delights Greek Salad, Shishkabobs, Gyros, Philly Steak, and Quesadilla

J & M Snack Shack Corn Dogs, Ribbon Fries, Soft Pretzels, Nachos

Lee’s Concessions Orange Chicken, Grilled Chicken on a Stick, Crab Rangoon

Italian Ice and More (Sunday at High School)Italian Beef sandwich, Grilled Chicken Salad, Multiple fl avors of Italian Ice

Country Style BBQSSlow cooked BBQ ribs, Brisket

Witter’s Concessions Funnel Cakes, Tenderloin Sandwich, alcohol-free Coladas and Daiquiris

Car Show

Kishwaukee Presbyterian Church (Saturday only) Taco-in-a-bag, Barbeque

Valley Evangelical Covenant Church

Valley Evangelical Covenant Church (Saturday only)Swedish Pancakes, Sausage, Milk and Coffee

Downtown

ET’s East EndDining room – Chicken, Pork Chops, Daily Specials

Fritz’s Wooden NickelDining Room - Steaks, Friday Fish, Evening Specials

LaRosa’s Pizza & Pasta 815-645-1100 Carry-out, DeliveryPizza, Ice cream, Sandwiches

Matt’s Pizza 815-645-2150 Dining Room, Carry-out, DeliveryPizza, Appetizers, Dessert Pizza

Royal Blue RestaurantDining Room, Full Menu

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All well-behaved dogs are invited to participate in this years’ Costume Contest. Dogs will be judged in 2 categories and awarded placements 1st thru 4th. Dogs will be judged on their abil-ity to show off their costume with attitude. Winners will each receive a prize and the decision of the judge is fi nal.

CATEGORY 1- Store bought costumes. These are manufactured costumes that you can purchase from your favorite retailer.

CATEGORY 2- Go Green!- Recycle used items from around your home to make a great costume for your dog.

Costume Contest Rules:

A) All dogs must remain on a 6 ft. leash or shorter and must be in the control of a responsible adult. The leash must be secured to a correctly fi tting collar and not to the costume itself.

B) Owners or handlers must clean up after their dog. Poopie Bags will be provided.

C) All costumes must be free from any material deemed harmful to the dog. No substances such as wire, blades, fi recrackers, fuels, insulation, hazardous materials or any other material that may hinder a dogs breathing or ability to pant can be used.

If, in the judges’ or committees’ opinion, any part of the costume is found to be harmful in any way, you will be asked to remove it immediately.

D) Any dog found to be unsocial or unable to safely participate will be asked to leave the festival grounds.

Please do not leave your dog unattended in your car. Inside car temperatures rise quickly to deadly levels. Plan to ei-ther stay with your dog or take them home before you enjoy the rest of the day at the Stillman Valley Fall Festival.

If you have any questions please contact Ellen McKinnon. Email: [email protected] or call: 815-234-8504

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The Youth On The Move Team of Valley Covenant Church will be hosting the annual Swedish Pancake Breakfast fundraiser to raise money benefi tting our youth attending summer camps and high school missions next summer.

This year’s breakfast will be served during Stillman Valley’s Fall Festival on Saturday September 26th from 7-11am at Valley Covenant Church. We are located at 103 South Maple Street next to the water tower in Stillman Valley. Guests are asked to please enter the building through the front Maple Street entrance and proceed to the lower level for the breakfast. There will be handicapped-accessible seating available in the upper level of the build-ing through the back parking lot entrance.

The breakfast menu includes Swedish pancakes, lingonberries, sausage, juice, milk, and coffee. Cost is $6 for ages 11 and older and $3 for children ages 4-10. Kids 3 and under eat free. Two additional pancakes can be purchased for $2, and carryout orders are available.

Call the church offi ce at (815) 645-8872 for details or visit our website at www.valleycov.org for information on all of our programming ministries and worship times.

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An amazing fi reworks show, sponsored by Stillman Bank, will illuminate the sky at the Stillman Valley Fall Festival on Saturday evening, Sept. 26. Bigger and better than ever, this exciting show will take place at the Stillman Valley High School football fi eld at approximately 8:20 p.m. In case of rain, the fi re-works will take place on Sunday.

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