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In this issue you
will find:
OLD HOME DAYS 2006
Kid's Pet and Bicycle Parade
Another Dam Bike Ride
Old Home Days Antique Tractor and Car Show & Parade Sept. 30 & Oct. 1, 2006
Old Home Days Expo
Knoxville Alumni Association Celebration
CIS Domestic Violence Walk
STEPPING STONES STROLL KICKS OFF: NEW TRADITION FOR SMALLEST CITIZENS
Become a Chamber Member
Get Noticed Web Design
Local Talent Wanted
VILLAGE THEATRE TICKETS
OLD HOME DAYS 2006
Business owners and residents will be outfitted in turn of the century clothing. Dress for the times when you come to Knoxville Old Home Days. For those with a competitive spirit, enter our original dress contest! Details on the contest are yet to be announced. The attire for the times will be from 1840 - 1940. There will be displays throughout businesses and other locations within Knoxville that will depict the history of Knoxville and the surrounding community. Wednesday, September 27, 2006
6 - 10 pm International Reel Wheel Film Festival
2nd Floor of Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum, Free Admission Thursday, September 28, 2006
6:15-11 pm Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals-Knoxville Raceway Friday, September 29, 2006
All Day Old Home Days Nostalgic Displays-There will be displays throughout Knoxville that depict the history of Knoxville and the surrounding area. Bring your lawn chairs for a day full of special events. 150 yrs of Knoxville will be playing at The Coffee Connection. Demonstrations throughout the day will be Scrap booking, Jewelry Making, Spinning, Quilting, Photography, Rug Making, and much more so come see what Old Home Days has in store for you. 10:00 am Sidewalk Sales at downtown merchants
10:00 – 6 pm Old Home Days Expo-Knoxville Square
11:00 am Red Hat Society Tea at the old Cobb’s Seasonal building on the corner of E Robinson St. and S 2nd St. Parade to follow meal with sidewalk sales around the Square.
Tea luncheon for Red Hatters from Marion, Lucas, Mahaska, Jasper, and Warren Counties.
12:30-1:30pm Storyteller, David Wharff, on the Bandstand
2:00 pm Wine & Cheese Tasting at Flowers Etc./The Frame Shop located just NW of the Square
6:15-11 pm Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals-Knoxville Raceway Saturday, September 30, 2006
All Day Old Home Days Nostalgic Displays Exhibits, Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Clowns, Pony Rides, Kids rides, Antique Tractors, Classic Cars and much more. Bring your lawn chairs for a day full of special events. 150 yrs of Knoxville will be playing at The Coffee Connection.
Demonstrations throughout the day will be Quilters, Spinning, Rope making, Blacksmith, Sheep Sheering, Rug Braiding, Painting, Food and many more so come see what Old Home Days has in store for you.
8:00 am Another Dam Bike Ride Registration-Knoxville Rec Center
8:00-12noon Farmer’s Market-Knoxville Square
9:00-6:00 pm Old Home Days Expo-Knoxville Square
9:00-10:30am Red Rock Arts Alliance Presents On the Bandstand: Hartford Trio, Gospel & 50’s Music
9:00- 12:00 pm Red Rock Arts Alliance Presents Guest Artist: Peter Gruber, Gourd Painting, and Children’s Project of Pladoh Creations & String Art
9:00-2:00 pm Pony Rides with Horses Unlimited
9:30 am Another Dam Bike Ride - The 38.6 mile ride begins at the Knoxville Recreation Center and takes in some of Marion County’s most breath taking scenery. Pre-registration fee is $25 ($30 after Sept. 15) and includes a t-shirt and luncheon at Swamp Fox following ride.
10:00 am Tractor and Classic Vehicle Displays-Knoxville Square-Collectors of antique vehicles will appreciate this salute to farming and the past.
10:00-12noon Petting Zoo
10:00-6:00 pm Kids Rides on the Square
10:30- 12 noon Red Rock Arts Alliance Presents On the Bandstand: Harmonettes, Ladies Barbershop
11:00 am Kid’s Pet Parade/Kid’s Bicycle Parade -Knoxville Downtown square. Kids young and old come downtown and show off your pets. All pets welcome -Shine those bicycles up and parade them around downtown Knoxville.
11:00 am Coal Mining Storyteller, Doug Wilson, in Rotunda of Courthouse.
12:00-6:00 pm Noon Kiwanis Pie and Ice Cream
Noon–3:30 pm Knoxville Late Model Celebrity Waiter Dinner & Auction-2nd Floor Sprint Car Hall of Fame
3:00-4:30 pm Tractor & Classic Vehicle Parade-Downtown Knoxville
4:00-5:00 pm “Youth in Racing” Forum, 2nd floor of Sprint Car Hall of Fame Museum, Free Admission
4:00-6:00 pm Enjoy Live Music with the Gospel Echoes –on the Bandstand after Parade until Races Start
6:15-11 pm Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals-Knoxville Raceway Sunday, October 1, 2006
Bring your Lawn Chairs for a Fun Filled Day! 10:00 am Old Home Days Horse and Mule Classic-at the Marion County Fair Grounds. Participants may bring their horse, mule or any other 4 legged animal you can ride to compete for fun and games. $2 per class. 11:00-4:00pm Fall Fest in the Park-Marion County Historical Society will be hosting this event in their Historic Village. The Days schedule will be:
11 am Ol’ Fashioned Church Service in Valley Chapel (come dressed in period costume if you wish)
Noon-4 pm All Buildings Open
Lunch available in Machine Shed (Sandwiches, Pie, Coffee, Iced Team, Lemonade, Ice cream and Popcorn)
Demonstrations, displays, classic cars, vintage tractors and much more!
1:00 - 4:00 pm Music by Mike Kingery and “Sleepy Hollow”, Square Dancing and maybe some surprises!
12–4:00 pm Old Home Days Expo-Marion County Fairgrounds At Dusk there will be a Fire Truck Parade of Lights starting at the Randy Wilson Track and Field going all over town. Come see this Lighted Display of Fire Trucks!
Kid's Pet and Bicycle Parade
2nd Annual
Old Home Days
Kid's Pet and Bicycle ParadeSaturday, September 30, 2006
11 am
Downtown KnoxvilleMeet at the Historic Bandstand at 10:45 amBring your Pets downtown.
Show them off and be sure to have them on a leash or secured.
Also, shine up and decorate those bicycles! Helmets recommended.
Another Dam Bike Ride
20th Annual
Another Dam Bike Ride (ADBR)
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Knoxville, IowaThis Scenic 38.6 mile ride encompasses the best of Marion County and Iowa. Through rolling country hills, across majestic Red Rock Dam, along nature strewn recreation trails, this ride has something for everyone. Recreational cyclists of all ages are invited for this fun filled event that includes admission to the Old Home Days Cultural Festival in Knoxville. Registration will take place at the Knoxville Recreation Center, 800 S. Park Lane, Knoxville beginning at 8:00 am. The Ride will begin at 9:30 AM from the Knoxville Recreation Center. From Des Moines take Highway 5 South to Knoxville. Take the VA Medical Center Exit and proceed East. Turn right on Park Lane. Entry Fee is $25 per person ($30 after September 15) Entry includes a collectible long sleeve t-shirt (for 1st 125 entries), two great rest stops with refreshments, special 20th Annual Rider's Appreciation Luncheon, use of showers, sauna, pool and whirlpool at recreation center, scenic marked route, and the most fun you have ever had!!!! Lodging is available at the following Knoxville Chamber Partners: Super 8 (641)828-8808, Red Carpet (641)828-3191, Country Inn and Suites(Pella) (641)620-1111, Comfort Inn(Colfax) (515)674-4455, Ameri Host Inn and Suites(Pella) (641)628-0085. Camping is available at Marion County Park (641)828-2214 or Lake Red Rock (641)828-7522. For additional information contact the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, 309 E. Main St., Knoxville, Iowa 50138 (641)828-7555 www.knoxville-iowa.com. Helmet use is strongly recommended. All participants must sign a waiver. Parent or legal guardian must sign a waiver for all riders under the age of 18. Obey all traffic laws, ride smart, and be safe. Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Emergency Contact: Phone: E-mail: T-Shirt Size: Entry Fee $25 before September 15, $30 after. Make check or money order payable to Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, 309 E. Main Street, Knoxville, Iowa 50138. Credit Card Payment Card #: Exp Date: Name on Card: In signing this entry form or another, I understand and agree to absolve all the sponsors and organizers, and volunteers, be they individuals or organizations, singly and collectively of all blame for any injury, misadventure, harm, loss, or inconvenience suffered as a result of taking part in "Another Dam Bike Ride" to use my name and any photographs, videotape, motion pictures, recordings, evaluations or any other record of my participating in the Another Dam Bike Ride" for any publicity and /or purposes without obligation or liability to me. I have read and understand the above release and waiver.
Signature: Date:
(All registrants must sign) Mail completed entry form with payment to: Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, 309 E. Main Street, Knoxville, Iowa 50138
Old Home Days Antique Tractor and Car Show & Parade Sept. 30 & Oct. 1, 2006
Join Knoxville's Old Home Days Celebration by participating in our Antique Tractor & Car Display and Parade. Two days of fun and entertainment.Saturday, Sept. 30 at 10 am will consist of a showcase of tractors and cars around the historic Marion County Courthouse. There will also be a parade of these historic machines/automobiles on Saturday at 3pm.
Sunday, October 1 Fall Fest in the Park at the Marion County Park and Historical Village. If you would like to display your tractors or cars there too you may. Ask us for more details. 2006 Old Home Days Antique Tractor and Car Display & Parade Registration NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: PHONE: E-MAIL: TRACTOR INFORMAION: Mail Completed Form To: Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
309 E. Main St.
Information: 9641)828-7555 Knoxville, Iowa 50138
Fax: (641)828-7978 www.knoxville-iowa.com
Old Home Days Expo
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
Old Home Days - Knoxville, Iowa
September 29-30, October 1, 2006
Exposition Contract Company Address City State Zip Phone Products Offered Name of Responsible Person
Signature Date Name of Representative(s) Who Will Man The Booth (Print Clearly)
First Last
The undersigned, henceforth referred to as "Vendor", submits application for exposition space in the 2005 Old Home Days and hereby agrees to abide by all terms, conditions and regulations governing the "Event" and its production as stated in this contract. Return the completed application with payment to: Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, 309 E. Main St., Knoxville, Iowa 50138
Important information on reverse side. Please read before completing.
1. Option A
Number of spaces
Multiply by $25.00 (Note: Food Vendors Please call (641)828-7555 for pricing.)
Electricity add $10 2. Total
*Please Note that Sept 30 and Oct 1 expo will be on the square in downtown Knoxville and Oct 2 will be at Marion County Park or Marion Fairgrounds.
Expo Schedule: Friday, Sept. 29 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday, Sept, 30 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday, Oct. 1 11am - 6 pm at Marion Co. Park
10 am - 4 pm at Marion County Fairgrounds
1. RENTAL FEES AND OPTIONS
Option A: $25
15' x 15' space. Located in Downtown Knoxville. Additional space must be arranged for before arrival and will be charged to the Vendor at a rate per square foot. In order to reserve an expo area, you must provide an outline of lot size requested, including all dimensions and indicating equipment within the area. Additional space will be charged at the rate of $5 per square foot. Calculate the square footage and enter amount in appropriate box on the front side of this form. A diagram of the area you are requesting and what will be placed in the area must accompany this application.
2. SALES
Any companies selling merchandise must conform to the legal tax ordinance of federal, state, county and city authorities. Forms will be available at registration and must be turned in before departure.
3. PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY
Full payment must accompany this contract to secure space assignment. All cancellations must be in writing. Companies that cancel 60 days prior to the expo will receive a full refund. After the 60 day cut-off, a 25% cancellation fee will apply to all cancellations; no refunds to companies that cancel one month prior to the expo.
Exhibitors that are 90 days past due with no confirming payment, will be automatically cancelled. If they wish to be reinstated, their space will be assigned according to availability upon receipt of a written request and full payment.
4. EXHIBITS
Exhibits shall be so arranged as not to obstruct the general view nor hide the exhibits of others.
5. SPACE ASSIGNMENT
Space assignment will be at the sole discretion of the promoter. Space assignment, written or otherwise, will not be guaranteed until check-in time. Promoter reserves the right to make last minute changes.
6. INFLATABLES, HEIGHT LIMITATIONS
AND SAMPLING
Advertising over 10 feet high, inflatables and product sampling are not permitted without the expressed written consent of the promoter.
7. OPERATION
Promoter reserves the right to restrict the exhibit to a maximum noise level and to suitable methods of operation and display materials. If, for any reason, an exhibit and its contents are deemed objectionable by Promoter, the exhibit will be subject to removal. This reservation includes persons, things, conduct, printed matter or any item of poor character, which management in it's sole discretion considers objectionable to the events well being. In the event such an eviction or restriction is enforced, management will not be liable for refunding rental fees or funds for exhibition, except at its own discretion. Vendor agrees that management may substitute the actual space assigned to vendor if necessary.
8. EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Vendor must not injure or deface property. Should such damage occur, vendor is liable to property's owner. Vendor is responsible for lost or stolen rental equipment such as tables and chairs. 9. UNOCCUPIED SPACE
Management reserves the right, should any rented vendor's space remain unoccupied on the closing hour of move in, or should any space be forfeited due to failure to make proper payment, to rent said space to any other vendor, or use said space in any other manner, but this clause shall not be construed as affecting the obligation of vendor to pay the full amount specified in his invoice for space rental should management not resell the space.
10. SUBLETTING OF SPACE
Vendor shall not assign, sublet or apportion the whole or any part of the space assigned or have representatives, equipment or materials from other firms than his own in the vendor space without written consent of management.
11. LIABILITY EXCLUSIONS
Management will employ night security and will take reasonable precautions to safeguard vendor's property. However, management will not be liable for loss or damage to the property of vendors' or its representatives or employees from theft, fire, accident, acts of God or any other causes beyond his control. Vendor agrees to save the promoter, employees, management, its agents and employees free and harmless of and from all claims, demands, damages and liability of whatsoever kind and character asserted by any person or persons on account of damage to property or injury to or death of any persons occurring on or about the leased premises arising out of the use of the leased premises by vendor.
12. INSURANCE
Vendors' shall carry and maintain during the Event, including move-in and move-out days, and at his sole cost and expense, personal injury and property damage coverage under a policy of general public liability insurance. Vendor shall also carry insurance for property damage or combined single limit bodily injury and property damage policy.
Vendor warrants that by signing this contract he will comply with the insurance regulations of this contract.
13. UTILITIES
Management shall use reasonable care to have all power services installed in time for the opening of the Event. Proper and reasonable care shall also be taken to prevent the interruption of power service during the Event. However, management shall not be held responsible for late installation or interruption of any services that may occur.
14. INABILITY TO PERFORM
If management should be prevented from holding the Event or if it cannot permit vendor to occupy his space due to circumstances beyond its control, including but not limited to, strike, civil disobedience, acts of war, acts of God, management will refund to vendor the amount of rental paid by him, less a proportionate share of the event expenses, and management shall have no further obligation or liability to the vendor. If vendor shall have no rental payment, he nevertheless shall be obligated to pay his proportionate share of expenses.
15. MISCELLANEOUS
The person signing this agreement or the Promoter has full authority to bind the vendor to all provisions of this agreement. In the event any controversy or litigation should arise concerning this agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to its attorney fees and costs actually incurred in such litigation.
Knoxville Alumni Association Celebration
Friday, October 6th, 2006
Dyer Hudson Building
Marion County Fairgrounds
Knoxville, Iowa
7:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Dance to the music of
Richie Lee and the Fabulous 50's
(www.richielee.com)
Admission $10.00 Per Person
Everyone Welcome !!
You Do Not Need To Be A Member To Attend
The dress of your class era or the 50's is encouraged :-)
If you have copies of any old Sadie Hawkins Day Parade movies or Homecoming movies that we could use, or make copies of, please contact Craig Agan, Knoxville Sprint Car Hall of Fame and Museum,
641-842-6176 (cagan@sprintcarhof.com).
We are interested in copies of your latest Class Reunion Book to display the night of Homecoming. Also, copies of any old pictures and Black and Gold publications would be great. Copies of high school snapshots or reunion pictures would be nice to have on display too. Please take/send your copies to Pennie (Edwards) Sommar, C/O Horizon Federal Bank, 1022 West Pleasant Street, Knoxville, Iowa 50138, 641-842-7266 or e-mail them to her at ds86ps@harenet.net. Look for Dorothy (Caulkins) Larson the night of Homecoming. Dorothy will have all of the wonderful memorabilia on display.
Come Join The Celebration, Come Join The Fun!
CIS Domestic Violence Walk
Monday, October 9, 2006This walk will take place around the Knoxville Square from 12-1pm. $15 registration fee that includes a T-Shirt, bracelet and Purple Ribbon Pin. Water, Lemonade, and Cookies will be provided. Please contact Kristy at Crisis Intervention Services number (641) 621-1707 or email kristi@cismc.org for more information. Rain Date October 11, 2006.
STEPPING STONES STROLL KICKS OFF: NEW TRADITION FOR SMALLEST CITIZENS
KNOXVILLE, IOWA — On Saturday, Oct. 7, the 1st Annual Stepping Stones Stroll, a 5K Run/Walk and Kid’s Fun Run will headline open house festivities for the new Stepping Stones Early Learning Center. The event, which coincides with a day of celebration and tours of the new childcare and preschool facility, is open to all ages. Stepping Stones Stroll organizers hope the community will lace up its shoes and step into the newest tradition to help the smallest citizens. The race/walk registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and participants are scheduled to start at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7. The race/walk follows a 3.2-mile route that starts at the 15,000 square-foot Stepping Stones facility located at 300 Panther Drive in Knoxville. Participants will trek on the first completed part of Knoxville’s new walking trail – out through Marion County Park – and finish at the Randy Wilson Track on Willetts Dr. adjacent to Stepping Stones. Engraved stepping stones will go to the male and female overall winners. Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in all age groups. Entry forms are appearing weekly in issues of the Marion County Reminder and are also available at Stepping Stones. The registration is $18 through Friday, Sept. 15. After that date, registration will be $20 and will increase to $25 on the day of the race. All pre-registrants will be provided a custom-multi-color race t-shirt. Children’s activities begin at 10 a.m. at Stepping Stones with a petting zoo, face painting, games, and an autograph session with sprint car driver Skip Jackson. A Kid’s Fun Run is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the Randy Wilson Race Track. For more information about the Stepping Stones Stroll, open house/facility tours or enrollment, contact Director Pam Mahoney at 641-828-7837 (STEP) or pmahoney@knoxvillesteppingstones.com. Stepping Stones Stroll sponsors include the Journal Express and Marion County Reminder, KNIA/KRLS Radio, and Vermeer Manufacturing Company, as well as Don Croghan, CPA, Dick Young Dentistry, Iowa State Savings Bank, Knoxville Morning Kiwanis, Exsalonce Image Design, Marion County Abstract and Sundance Realty.
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Stepping Stones Early Learning Center has also introduced a new website: www.knoxvillesteppingstones.com. The website,contains information on programs, staff, accreditations, employment and pictures. Stepping Stones is designed to double the enrollment of the former VA Child Care Center with a capacity of up to 225 children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age. A total of 12 modern classrooms with individual bathrooms, are dedicated to infants (6 weeks-24 months), toddlers (24-36 months) and preschoolers (ages 3-5) , as well as a fully-equipped kitchen and administrative offices. The center also will accommodate the Drake Head Start program. For increased efficiency, Stepping Stones’ before and after-school program, Kid’s Klub (K-5th Grade), now operates at West Elementary, 306 Park Lane.
Stepping Stones Early Learning Center opened for business on Monday, Aug. 21. Gifts and pledges are still welcome from individuals and businesses wanting to step forward to help build children’s futures. Stepping Stones is an official non-profit organization with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status allowing all contributions to be tax deductible. Businesses, organizations and individuals wishing to make a contribution are encouraged to send support to: Stepping Stones Early Learning Center, PO Box 23, Knoxville, IA 50138. Interested persons can learn more about the project at www.knoxvillesteppingstones.com or by contacting the following board members: Stepping Stones Board Members
Steve Agan – President, 641-828-7500
Dr. Randy Flack – Vice President, 641-842-2173
Mike Creary – Treasurer, 641-842-2151
Pam Mahoney – Director, 641-828-STEP (7837)
Become a Chamber Member
Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
2006 Membership ApplicationPlease complete and return to: Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
309 E. Main St.
Knoxville, Iowa 50138 2006 Dues:____ Payment Information: (Circle) Enclosed Bill January Bill Quarterly Business Name: Contact Name/Title: Address: City, State, Zip: Extended description of your location: _______________________________________
______________________________________________________________________ Hours of Operation:______________________________________________________ Phone: Fax: E-mail: Web Site: Owner: Manager: Description of Business: ______________________________________________________________________
(manufacturing, service, retail, corporation, partnership, etc.) Products/Services offered:
Full Time Employees: Part Time Employees: Date and Year Business Opened: Signature: Please complete reverse side also. Future Plans for Company: What Makes Your Business Unique?____________________________________________________________________
What Drew you to this Field of Business? _______________________________________ Personal Background: What qualities you bring to this business field? _________________ How can the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce assist you with your business:
Comments and Suggestions:
Get Noticed Web Design
Besides great looking affordable Websites, Get Noticed Web Design now offers Custom Embroidery and Monogramming Services. We can embroider almost any thing with your business name company logo. Some items include , Polo shirts, T-shirts, Tote bags, Jackets, Gym bags, Bath towels, Purses, Hand bags, Gift items, Fund raiser items and Much, Much More.
(641) 842-6520 or (515) 669-9322
www.getnoticedwebdesign.com
Local Talent Wanted
The Coffee Connection: Looking for local talent to come in & play or sing on weekends.
Must be clean, family friendly entertainment.
If interested, contact Terri Stauner-828-8141 or stop by-213 E. Main Street Knoxville
VILLAGE THEATRE TICKETS
$4.00The Knoxville Chamber of Commerce and Fridley Theatres are working together to save you money.
If you would like to save $1.00 on a movie ticket stop by the Chamber office at 309 E Main, Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm and buy your tickets. Kid's tickets are still $3.50.
AT THE MOVIES
Sept 22 - Sept 28GRIDIRON GANG
Rated PG-13
Running Time 2:00
Fri/Sat 7:00 9:30
Sun 2:00 7:00
Mon-Thurs 7:00 JACKASS NUMBER TWO
Rated R
Running Time 1:32
Fri/Sat 7:10 9:10
Sun 2:10 7:10
Mon-Thurs 7:10
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