Clothing Constructors Collect Titles in Iowa State Fair Competition

DES MOINES, IA (08/10/2013)(readMedia)-- Mary Hilliard of Des Moines earned Best of Show honors in the Fabric and Threads Clothing Construction competition judged prior to the start of the 2013 Iowa State Fair.

Taraneh Prosser of West Des Moines won the Sweepstakes award for the second year running.

Fabric and Threads exhibits are on display every day of the Fair from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second floor of the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building sponsored by Principal Financial Group.

Additional results below:

INFANT/TODDLER

Sleeper/Bunting

1) None Awarded

2) Kenda Headley, Ankeny

Dress

1) Doris Russell, Cedar Rapids

2) Sue Bogue, Ogden

3) Denise Wheeler, Des Moines

Christening Dress or Suit

1) JoAnn Johnson, Panora

2) Catherine Russell, Underwood

3) Mary Lyn Clark, Urbandale

4) Juanita Spears, Davenport

Smocked Garment

1) Donna Grote, Council Bluffs

CHILDREN

Play Clothes

1) Tami Foley, Dallas Center

2) Gayle Kauzlarich, Des Moines

3) Lindsey Pepper, Boone

4) Kenda Headley, Ankeny

Dress

1) Nancy Kiley, Perry

2) Dorothy Ohl Lewis, Ames

3) Sue Bogue, Ogden

Honorable Mention) Carol Cord Patrick, Ames

Honorable Mention) Abbie Allen, Grimes

Sleepwear

1) Gayle Kauzlarich, Des Moines

2) Sue Bogue, Ogden

3) Carol Cord Patrick, Ames

Pants

1) Denise Wheeler, Des Moines

2) Lindsey Pepper, Boone

Costume

1) Tami Foley, Dallas Center

2) Margaret Stoffregen, Des Moines

3) Melissa Hawk, Des Moines

ADULT

Accessories

1) Victoria Konrady, West Des Moines

2) Jessie Kaisand, Union

3) Dorothy Ohl Lewis, Ames

4) Lynette Klein, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Miriam Armintrout, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Tracy Feldmann, West Des Moines

Blouse

1) Janette Bane, Des Moines

2) Dorothy Pimlott, Ames

3) Karleene Smith, Ames

4) Dorothy Ohl Lewis, Ames

Coat or Jacket (Outerwear, Lined)

1) Dorothy Ohl Lewis, Ames

2) Victoria Konrady, West Des Moines

3) Taraneh Prosser, West Des Moines

4) Julie McNair, Conrad

Coordinates

1) Laura DeLong, Des Moines

2) Natalie Kasper, Tiffin

3) Taraneh Prosser, West Des Moines

Dress

1) Dorothy Ohl Lewis, Ames

2) Kathy Bailey, Ames

3) Margaret Stoffregen, Des Moines

4) Mary Hilliard, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Taraneh Prosser, West Des Moines

Jacket Made from Sweatshirt

1 tie) Victoria Konrady, West Des Moines

1 tie) Karleene Smith, Ames

3) Jennifer Bernard, Webster City

Jacket or Blazer (Lined)

1) Victoria Konrady, West Des Moines

2) Lynette Klein, Des Moines

3) Karen Palm, Urbandale

4) Kathy Bailey, Ames

Jacket (Unlined)

1) Diane Olson Sanders, Ellsworth

2) Victoria Konrady, West Des Moines

3) Laura DeLong, Des Moines

4) Karleene Smith, Ames

Nightwear

1) Dorothy Ohl Lewis, Ames

2) Marcia Trevillyan, West Des Moines

Pants

1) Diane Olson Sanders, Ellsworth

2) Lynette Klein, Des Moines

3) Mary Hilliard, Des Moines

4) Dorothy Ohl Lewis, Ames

Knit Top

1) Lynette Klein, Des Moines

2) Dorothy Ohl Lewis, Ames

3) Diane Olson Sanders, Ellsworth

4) Karleene Smith, Ames

Shirt (Men's or Women's, Woven Fabric)

1) Jessie Kaisand, Union

2) Victoria Konrady, West Des Moines

3) Marcia Trevillyan, West Des Moines

4) Dorothy Ohl Lewis, Ames

Skirt (Lined)

1) Kathy Bailey, Ames

2) Diane Olson Sanders, Ellsworth

3) Taraneh Prosser, West Des Moines

Skirt (Unlined)

1) Melinda Connon, Earlham

2) Barbara Mydland, Urbandale

3) Denise Wheeler, Des Moines

4) Janette Bane, Des Moines

Sportswear

1) Taraneh Prosser, West Des Moines

Suit (Women's)

1) Taraneh Prosser, West Des Moines

Vest (Women's or Men's)

1) Karen Palm, Urbandale

2) Abbie Allen, Grimes

Historic Reproduction Clothing or Costume

1) Karen Palm, Urbandale

2) Valerie Sechser, Dallas Center

3) Taraneh Prosser, West Des Moines

4) Amanda Arthur-Struss, Johnston

Honorable Mention) Melissa Hawk, Des Moines

Garment Using Rag Merchant Pattern

1) Victoria Konrady, West Des Moines

2) Jessie Kaisand, Union

3) Kathy Betterton, Indianola

Recycled Garment

1) Victoria Konrady, West Des Moines

2) Taraneh Prosser, West Des Moines

3) Dorothy Pimlott, Ames

Embellished Garment

1) Mary Hilliard, Des Moines

2) Karleene Smith, Ames

Special Occasion Dress

1) J. Sue Myatt, Bettendorf

2) Abbie Allen, Grimes

3) Kathy Betterton, Indianola

Bridesmaid's Gown

1) Taraneh Prosser, West Des Moines

Child's Flower Dress

1) Taraneh Prosser, West Des Moines

Wedding Gown

1) Taraneh Prosser, West Des Moines

No Race for Case in Iowa State Fair Knitting Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/10/2013)(readMedia)-- Lisa Case of Iowa City received high honors in the Fabric and Threads Hand Knitting contest judged prior to the start of the 2013 Iowa State Fair. Case won the Sweepstakes award and ribbons in 12 other categories.

Gail McPike of Davenport took the Best of Show title.

Fabric and Threads exhibits will be on display every day of the Fair from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building sponsored by Principal Financial Group.

Additional results below:

Afghan

1) Janet Wiechert, Ames

2) Linda Riley, West Des Moines

3) Wetherill Winder, Iowa City

4) Jennie Low, Des Moines

Baby Afghan

1) Jessica Bottenfield-Biehn, Des Moines

2) Janet Wiechert, Ames

3) Carmen M. Davenport, West Des Moines

4) Christine Lloyd, Nevada

Infant Sweater or Dress (aged 0-2)

1) Bill Turner, Muscatine

2) Jocelyn Andreassen, Bondurant

3) Victoria Wickham, Norwalk

4) Laura Juliano, Urbandale

Honorable Mention) Lisa Case, Iowa City

Honorable Mention) Linda Chester, Creston

Honorable Mention) Grace Tully, Iowa City

Honorable Mention) Melinda Connon, Earlham

Honorable Mention) Janet Wiechert, Ames

Child's Dress (aged 2-10)

1) None Awarded

2) Janet Luing, Panora

Child's Pullover Sweater (aged 2-10)

1) None Awarded

2) Donna Grote, Council Bluffs

Child's Cardigan Sweater / Jacket (aged 2-10)

1) Kelly Bronsink, Des Moines

2) Janet Wiechert, Ames

3) Laura Juliano, Urbandale

4) Chris Shelton, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Denise Wheeler, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Eleanor Verwers, Altoona

Adult Pullover Sweater (One Yarn/Color, Finer than Worsted)

1) Lisa Case, Iowa City

2) Jean Scherr, West Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Barbara Lozier, West Des Moines

Adult Pullover Sweater (One Yarn/Color, Worsted or Heavier)

1) Rebecca Roush, Cedar Rapids

2) Laura Juliano, Urbandale

Adult Pullover Sweater (Multiple, Finer than Worsted)

1) Jean Scherr, West Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Shannon Peterson, Des Moines

Adult Pullover Sweater (Multiple, Worsted or Heavier)

1) Jean Scherr, West Des Moines

Adult Vest

1) M. J. Rozendaal, Des Moines

2) Ann Wiegers, Ames

3) Elizabeth Durham, Cedar Rapids

4) Linda Stroh Anderson, Johnston

Honorable Mention) Nancy Ambrose, Urbandale

Adult Cardigan Sweater (One Yarn/Color, Finer than Worsted)

1) Jan Beal, Urbandale

2) Lisa Houchins, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Victoria Wickham, Norwalk

Adult Cardigan Sweater (One Yarn/Color, Worsted or Heavier)

1) Kathleen Johnston, Ames

2) Carolyn Turvey, Iowa City

3) Stephanie Bolton, Clive

4) Ilene Shimon, Pocahontas

Honorable Mention) Kelly Bronsink, Des Moines

Adult Cardigan Sweater (Multiple, Finer than Worsted)

1) Lisa Case, Iowa City

2) Wetherill Winder, Iowa City

Honorable Mention) Janet Wiechert, Ames

Adult Cardigan Sweater (Multiple, Worsted or Heavier)

1) Lisa Case, Iowa City

2) Jean Scherr, West Des Moines

Adult Jacket /Coat /Outerwear

1) Wetherill Winder, Iowa City

2) Jason Whisnant, Ames

3) Ellen B. Pirro, Des Moines

4) Lisa Houchins, Des Moines

Knitted Lace, Any Item

1) Laura Juliano, Urbandale

2) Melinda Connon, Earlham

3) Donna Grote, Council Bluffs

4) Linda Stroh Anderson, Johnston

Honorable Mention) Christine Thomson, Cedar Rapids

Socks (One Yarn/Color)

1) Lisa Case, Iowa City

2) Laura Juliano, Urbandale

3) Ellen B. Pirro, Des Moines

4) M. J. Rozendaal, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Leta Rogers, Marion

Socks (Multiple Yarns/Colors)

1) Lisa Case, Iowa City

2) Laura Juliano, Urbandale

Socks (With Contrasting Heel and Toe)

1) Leta Rogers, Marion

2) Laura Juliano, Urbandale

3) Lisa Case, Iowa City

Mittens / Gloves (One Color)

1) Lisa Case, Iowa City

2) Lisa Houchins, Des Moines

3) Carmen M. Davenport, West Des Moines

4) Ellen B. Pirro, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Stephanie Masumura, Des Moines

Mittens / Gloves (Two or More Colors)

1) Mark Cook, Cedar Rapids

2) Lisa Case, Iowa City

3) Olga Barnes, Des Moines

4) M. J. Rozendaal, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Shauneen Linton, Des Moines

Cap or Hat (One Yarn/Color)

1) Lisa Case, Iowa City

2) Nancy Ambrose, Urbandale

3) Diane Killam, Cedar Rapids

4) Arienne McCracken, Ames

Cap or Hat (Multiple Yarns/Colors)

1) Mark Cook, Cedar Rapids

2) Cynthia Rodewald, Dubuque

3) Lisa Houchins, Des Moines

4) Josh Irwin, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Victoria Wickham, Norwalk

Honorable Mention) Lisa Case, Iowa City

Honorable Mention) Shauneen Linton, Des Moines

Scarf (One Yarn/Color, Other than Lace)

1) Rebecca Briggs, Cedar Rapids

2) I Pour-El, Ames

3) Stephanie Masumura, Des Moines

4) Victoria Wickham, Norwalk

Honorable Mention) Linda Stroh Anderson, Johnston

Scarf (Multiple Yarns/Colors, Other than Lace)

1) Jill Fishbaugh, Iowa City

2) Linda Ford, Ankeny

3) Linda Stroh Anderson, Johnston

4) Mardell Sidmore-Van Kleeck, Hampton

Honorable Mention) Rebecca Roush, Cedar Rapids

Honorable Mention) Ann Wiegers, Ames

Scarf (Lace Stitch, Finer than Worsted)

1) Rebecca Roush, Cedar Rapids

2) Leta Rogers, Marion

3) Lisa Houchins, Des Moines

4) Jessica Bottenfield-Biehn, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Janet Luing, Panora

Shawl/Wrap/Shrug (One Yarn/Color, Other than Lace)

1) Juliana Waechter, Iowa City

2) Janet Wiechert, Ames

3) Stephanie Bolton, Clive

4) Arienne McCracken, Ames

Honorable Mention) Erica Carnes, Des Moines

Shawl/Wrap/Shrug (Multiple Yarns/Colors, Other than Lace)

1) Linda Stroh Anderson, Johnston

2) Mardell Sidmore-Van Kleeck, Hampton

3) Victoria Wickham, Norwalk

4) Elizabeth Durham, Cedar Rapids

Honorable Mention) Martha Ouart, Ankeny

Honorable Mention) Rebecca Roush, Cedar Rapids

Shawl/Wrap/Shrug (Lace Stitch, Worsted or Heavier)

1) Janet Wiechert, Ames

Shawl/Wrap/Shrug (Lace Stitch, Finer than Worsted)

1) Leta Rogers, Marion

2) Sarah Delo, Ottumwa

3) Jason Whisnant, Ames

4) Megan Bendixen, Urbandale

Honorable Mention) Melissa Perkins, Nevada

Honorable Mention) Rebecca Briggs, Cedar Rapids

Holiday Decoration

1) Leta Rogers, Marion

2) Elaine Wedeking, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Carrie Kelly, Dubuque

Toy

1) Rebecca Roush, Cedar Rapids

2) Stephanie Bolton, Clive

3) Erica Carnes, Des Moines

4) Stephanie Masumura, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Donna Grote, Council Bluffs

Honorable Mention) Stephanie Van Housen, Coralville

Honorable Mention) Janet Luing, Panora

Bag or Tote

1) Linda Stroh Anderson, Johnston

2) Jan Beal, Urbandale

3) Jane Summers, Des Moines

Honorable Mention) Shauneen Linton, Des Moines

Fashion Accessory

1) Juliana Waechter, Iowa City

2) Lisa Case, Iowa City

3) Shauneen Linton, Des Moines

4) Leta Rogers, Marion

Handspun Garment

1) Gail McPike, Davenport

2) Rebecca Roush, Cedar Rapids

3) Juliana Waechter, Iowa City

4) Christine Thomson, Cedar Rapids

Honorable Mention) Vicki Tardy, Iowa City

Honorable Mention) Leta Rogers, Marion

Felted Knit Item

1) Toni Hall, Davenport

2) Jocelyn Andreassen, Bondurant

3) Wanda Goins, Independence

4) Michelle Jansen, Coralville

Zeitler Weaves to Repeat Top Honors in Iowa State Fair Competition

DES MOINES, IA (08/10/2013)(readMedia)-- Deborah Zeitler of Iowa City claimed both the Best of Show and Sweepstakes honors in the Fabric and Threads Weaving contest held prior to the start of the 2013 Iowa State Fair. This is the second year she has received both awards.

Zeitler has won Sweepstakes honors five years in a row, impressing judges with her entries in nearly all competitive weaving classes.

Winning entries in the Fabric and Threads department are on display every day of the Fair from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the William C. Knapp Varied Industries Building sponsored by Principal Financial Group.

Additional results below:

Afghan

1) Deborah Zeitler, Iowa City

Baby Afghan

1) Deborah Zeitler, Iowa City

Towels

1) Deborah Zeitler, Iowa City

2) Vicki Tardy, Iowa City

3) Cathy Willoughby, Iowa City

4) Mary Boulet, Cedar Rapids

Honorable Mention) Terry Jones, Iowa City

Honorable Mention) Beverly Pennell, Iowa City

Household Linens

1) Vicki Tardy, Iowa City

2) Deborah Zeitler, Iowa City

3) Linda Bergquist, Iowa City

4) Stephanie Van Housen, Coralville

Wall Hanging

1) Deborah Zeitler, Iowa City

2) Jane Swanson, Indianola

Apparel

1) Elizabeth Huttner, Iowa City

2) Terry Jones, Iowa City

3) Diane Fleshin, Tipton

4) Deborah Zeitler, Iowa City

Shawl or Scarf

1) Deborah Zeitler, Iowa City

2) Elizabeth Huttner, Iowa City

3) Vicki Tardy, Iowa City

4) Beverly Pennell, Iowa City

Honorable Mention) Mary Boulet, Cedar Rapids

Honorable Mention) Linda Bergquist, Iowa City

Honorable Mention) Rebecca Roush, Cedar Rapids

Honorable Mention) David Larabee-Zierath, West Liberty

Rug

1) Deborah Zeitler, Iowa City

2) Cathy Willoughby, Iowa City

Handspun Apparel

1) Deborah Zeitler, Iowa City

2) Jane Swanson, Indianola

Handspun Household Item

1) Stephanie Van Housen, Coralville

"Nothing Compares" to the 2013 Iowa State Fair, August 8-18. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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Marijuana Policy Project's list of eight most outrageous anti-marijuana legislators of the year cites Rep. Baudler's opposition to medical marijuana bills and claim that it would be the 'top one or two or three stupidest bills' to pass the legislature in more than 50 years

** List countdown video at  http://youtu.be/cb1iR7peoXE - Video image attached **

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Iowa State Rep. Clel Baudler (R-Greenfield) is ranked seventh in a list of the country's "Worst State Legislators of 2013" released Friday by the nation's largest marijuana policy organization, the Marijuana Policy Project (MPP).

The list of "Worst Legislators" is below, along with a brief explanation of why each is included. A video countdown of the list is available at  http://youtu.be/cb1iR7peoXE

The seven state representatives and one state senator were selected based on their legislative efforts to maintain or expand marijuana prohibition policies, as well as statements they made, during the 2013 legislative sessions. The list includes Rep. Baudler because he helped defeat a bill that would have allowed people with serious illnesses to use medical marijuana if their doctors recommend it, claiming it would be the "top one or two or three stupidest bills" to pass the legislature in more than 50 years.

"Unfortunately, there are still many elected officials in this country who cannot let go of their antiquated beliefs about marijuana," said MPP director of communications Mason Tvert. "These are just the most outrageous examples.

According to a February Des Moines Register poll, 58% of Iowa adults support such a law, and similar laws are in place in 20 states and Washington, D.C. A Pew Research Center poll conducted in March found three out of four Americans believe marijuana has legitimate medical benefits.

"Most people are seeing through the reefer madness," Tvert said. "Despite some legislators' efforts to hold back progress, most Americans now agree that marijuana prohibition has failed and that it is time to adopt a more sensible, evidence-based policy."

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The Marijuana Policy Project, the nation's largest marijuana policy organization, has been responsible for changing most state-level marijuana laws since 2000. For more information, visit  http://www..

The Marijuana Policy Project's Worst Legislators of 2013

1. Colorado Sen. John Morse (D) - Tried to sneak a bill through in the final hours of the session that could have resulted in the repeal of a voter-approved initiative to regulate marijuana like alcohol. Source: Associated Press, 5/6/13

2. Idaho Rep. Luke Malek (R) - Helped pass a resolution opposing the legalization of marijuana "for any purpose" because he thinks medical marijuana is a "farcical predatory scheme." Source: Associated Press, 3/27/13

3. Arizona Rep. John Kavanagh (R) - Proposed repealing a voter-approved medical marijuana law, falsely claiming that "no medical authority" would agree that marijuana has legitimate medical benefits. Source: Arizona Daily Sun, 1/25/13

4. North Carolina Rep. Paul "Skip" Stam (R) - Killed a medical marijuana bill because he felt "harassed" by the large volume of calls and emails he and his colleagues were receiving about it. Source: WRAL-TV, 2/20/13

5. Florida Rep. Darryl Rouson (D) - Sponsored a successful bill to ban the sale of pipes and bongs, which he referred to as "utensils of death." Source: Broward-Palm Beach New Times, 3/7/13

6. Montana Rep. David Howard (R) - Helped defeat bills that would have improved access to medical marijuana, calling it "the most dangerous drug there is" and a "poison" that "makes [users] delusional." Source: Helena Independent Record, 2/15/13

7. Iowa Rep. Clel Baudler (R) - Helped kill a medical marijuana bill, saying it would be the "top one or two or three stupidest bills" to pass the legislature in more than 50 years. Source: Des Moines Register, 1/31/13

8. New Hampshire Rep. John Cebrowski (R) - Voted against a widely supported medical marijuana bill because he "[did] not want to be part of the cultural and social disintegration of [New Hampshire]." Source: New Hampshire Union Leader, 3/20/13

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (08/09/2013)(readMedia)-- The following student is among 801 students named to the summer 2013 Dean's List at Southeast Missouri State University.

Shane Blair of Rock Falls, IL, has been named to the Dean's List for academic achievement during the summer 2013 session.

Students named to the list earned at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and completed at least six degree credit hours during the summer session.

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday 08/09/2013

The September 2013 Chamber Newsletter will soon be in production to be delivered to over 2500 recipients - Every Business and Home within the 52753 zipcode area!! Advertising rates remain: 1/8 page: $75; ¼ page: $100; ½ page: $125; full page: $250. Just send your ad information to LeClaireChamber@gmail.com and we will forward it on to House of Print for you. No cost assistance in developing an advertisement is available through House of Print. If you would rather work with House of Print directly, call 563-388-7701. You can send your ad to HouseofPrint@mchsi.com, or fax 563-388-7934 and please copy LeClaireChamber@gmail.com Deadline August 15!

WELCOMING NEW MEMBER!

or DianeNelson@RuhlHomes.com

CALENDAR

August 8-10 - TugFest is Here!!!!!

Friday

4 p.m. - Carnival, Food, Beverages

6 p.m. - Parade

7 p.m. - Bingo - Play at the South End

7:30 p.m. to midnight - Live Music - 'North of 40'

9:15 p.m. - Tug Pit Dedication

9:30 p.m. - Fireworks!!!

Saturday

7 a.m. - Civic Club Pancake Breakfast - LeClaire Civic Center

8 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk - all ages - starts at Slagles

8 a.m. - Tug Team Registration - LeClaire Civic Center

10 a.m. - Carnival, Food, Beverages

10 a.m. - Kids Tug Registration

11 a.m. - Kids Tug - North End

11:30 a.m. - Tug Team Warm-Ups and Photos

12:15 p.m. - National Anthem

12:30 p.m. - Bags Tournament Registration

12:30 to 2:30 p.m. - BigTug!!!  At the new Tug Pit!!

3 p.m. - Awards!!

3:30 p.m. - Bags Tournament

4:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Live Music - 'Half Fast'

8:30 to midnight - Live Music - 'Vodkaseven'

Get ready to TUG!!!!!! 

August 9^th - Live Music at Wide River Winery 5-8pm featuring "The Whoozdads" 106 N. Cody Road www.wideriverwinery.com

August 12^th - Economic Development Meeting - Great River Financial Services, 8:00 a.m.

August 13^th - Chamber Networking Lunch - Big Dave and Holly's - noon - everyone welcome!

August 16th - Live Music at Wide River Winery 5-8pm featuring "Pieces of Candy" 106 N. Cody Road www.wideriverwinery.com

August 18th - Sunday Brunch at the Faithful Pilot Cafe & Spirits Seatings at 10:00 and 12:30 - Reservations 563.289.4156 www.faithfulpilot.com

August 20^th - First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire FREE LUNCH at the LeClaire Civic Center, 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Come to eat and stay for the conversation! This will be the last free lunch, so join us!

August 20^th - The deadline for returning a signed vendor agreement to Asbury United Methodist Church Asbury United Methodist Church of Bettendorf is hosting a "Partnering to EmPOWER" fundraising event for Winnie's Place on Tuesday, October 15th. The team putting together the event is looking for vendors who would be interested in participating in this worthy cause. Booth fees are $15 for sales people and $25 for those providing a service (ALL booth fees will go to Winnie's Place). Vendors will also agree to donate 9% of their sales to Winnies Place, which corresponds to the statistic that every 9 seconds, a woman is abused. Interested vendors are asked to contact Heidi Lubben at hjlubben@aol.com for more details. Marketing packets for vendors were available June 15th.

August 21st - Workshop - Behavioral Finance: How Emotions Impact Financial Decisions 12:00p.m. Eric Johannes, Charles Schwab, 5345 Elmore Ave #300, Davenport, IA 52807. Please R.S.V.P 563-275-3659

August 23rd - Live Music at Wide River Winery 5-8pm featuring Dan Peart 106 N. Cody Road  www.wideriverwinery.com

August 24^th - Pleasant Valley Wrestling 2nd Annual "Grapple on the Greens" Golf tournament at Olathea Golf Course Silent Auction, games for the kids and a cookout. To be a sponsor, to donate prizes or to participate as a team, please contact zahntrever@pleasval.k12.ia for more information.

August 30^th - Live Music at Wide River Winery 5-8pm featuring Mississippi River Distilling Company's "Ryan Burchett and the Moonshiners"! 106 N. Cody Road  www.wideriverwinery.com

Save the Date

September 6th - First Friday in LeClaire! 5-8 p.m.

September 10^th - Chamber After Hours Networking Event Great River Financial - 5:30-7:30 p.m. Everyone Welcome!

September 14^th - Silver Creek Order of the Eastern Star Swiss Steak Dinner Serving 4-7 p.m. SWISS STEAK DINNER WITH ALL THE FIXINGS, DESSERT AND BEVERAGE Adults - $7.00   Children 3-12 - $3.50 Serving at the Masonic Center dinning room at 113 S. Cody Rd., LeClaire. Everyone is welcome!

FYI

The LeClaire Chamber Website and our Facebook page are currently being updated and revised. Watch for the new website to be up and running soon, visit us again soon on Facebook, and in the meantime, thank you for your patience! 

LeClaire Lions Club presents "Apple Fest on the River" Sunday, October 13^th 11:00am-4:00pm Apple Orchards Welcome! Vendor Sign Up! NOW is the time! For more information: Email:  boehlb@hotmail.com Phone:  563-340-6332 (Bonnie)

LeClaire Antiques is hosting an on going Plant Sale benefiting LeClaire Parks. Go by and see the beautiful plants for sale - great prices!

Please volunteer or help recruit volunteers for the LeClaire Information Center! We get a lot of great comments about the LIC, and we help promote all of LeClaire:

1. Through telling visitors about our great attractions, shops, restaurants, parks, schools, housing developments, etc.,

2. By mailing out information to individuals, small groups and bus tours who want to come find out what LeClaire is all about, and

3. Through providing nice, convenient public restrooms to shoppers, diners, people checking out our attractions, families, LeClaire residents who are just out for a walk - everyone appreciates the restrooms!

Almost everyone knows at least one person who loves to talk and meet new people - a retired neighbor or stay-at-home mom, a relative, a friend, a person from church, a person from your civic club, a person from exercise class... Please contact Cindy at 563-650-7963 or info@visitleclaire.com Volunteers are trained and there is lots of brochures and information to share with visitors.

Let's make downtown LeClaire and the LeClaire Information Center the best it can possibly be!

Buffalo Bill Museum is open until 5pm daily. Hours are 9am to 5pm Monday through Saturday, and on Sundays 12noon to 5pm. A reminder: group discounts are available for tour groups, clubs/reunions, and school groups. Call the museum at 563-289-5580 for details!

"LIKE" the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce on FaceBook Visit the chamber's Face Book page and discover a great source of news, business announcements, events, and other information that is updated frequently. It's a useful source of updated information for all members and non-members!

Chamber 2013 Networking Events - Everyone welcome to attend!

August 13 - Big Dave and Holly's - lunch -noon

September 10 - Great River Financial Services - after hours - 5:30-7:30 pm

October 8 - Hungry Hobo - lunch - noon

November 12 - Subway - lunch - noon

December 10 - Happy Joes - lunch -noon

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

Ascentra donates $25,000 to Iowa Quad Cities Rotary to help establish a scholarship in late CEO Paul Lensmeyer's name. He was a long time member of the service organization and was very involved in a number of Rotary service projects, including those focused on disadvantaged youth and disadvantaged families. Rotary's primary fundraiser is Ribs for Kids and takes place on August 16th. Proceeds from that help children of military families whose parents are serving people overseas attend a kid's camp. The group hopes this will be an ongoing scholarship as part of the mission to help the advancement of people in need and youth and for people committed to academic achievement.

Meet and greet Pastor Melody any Wednesday from 1-3 pm at Happy Joe's. Pastor Melody from First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire, will be at Happy Joe's in LeClaire, every Wednesday, from 1-3 pm, sipping on a soda, reading and waiting to visit with you and your friends. Stop by and say hi. Or, if you have a prayer request or a question, just let her know. Meals for Seniors at the church every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12 noon. Good food and a time to visit with others. Please call 563-289-3646 and make a reservation 2 days in

advance.

LeClaire 2013 Events Calendar:

First Fridays each month 5:00-8:00 P.M.

August 8th-10th Tugfest

October 6th - Dogtoberfest at Bier Stube

October 13th - AppleFest

October 24th - HalloWine

October 26th - Witches Walk Costume Contest and Parade

December 6-8 - Christmas in LeClaire

Family Nights at the LeClaire Rec Center: Details at www.leclairereccenter.com

www.LeClaireChamber.com and visit the Chamber on FaceBook!