The Friends of Credit Island Park present the 2012 Haunted Island Hayrack Rides.

This family-friendly event will take place on October 12 and 13 at Credit Island Park, 2200 West River Drive in Davenport. The fun begins at 6:30pm with storytelling, hayrack rides and more. Concessions are available inside the Credit Island Lodge.

Cost is $12 for adults, $8 for kids 4 - 11, and kids 3 and under are free.

Rain date is Oct 19 and 20.

For more information, contact Bob at 563-529-3080.

Sponsored in part by Davenport Parks & Recreations, the Riverboat Development Authority, The Family Credit Union, Credit Island Park and the River Cities' Reader.

ON THE HEELS OF A HEATED ILLINOIS FORUM, U.S. HOUSE REP. DAVE LOEBSACK AND CANDIDATE JOHN ARCHER BOTH CONFIRM PARTICIPATION; STATE SENATOR SHAWN HAMERLINCK AND CHRIS BRASE ALSO CONFIRMED.

DAVENPORT, IA - How important is the Latino vote? "According to the Pew Hispanic Research Center, there are 52,000 eligible voters in Iowa who are Latino, making up roughly 2.3% of the state's voters," said Alvaro C. Macias, Programs and Events Chair for the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GQCHCC). "With many races being so close, the Latino vote may prove to be the deciding factor. From our local races to the presidential election, the implications may be huge."
To help Iowa voters to know where the candidates stand on issues that matter to our region, the GQCHCC, St. Ambrose University, and Scott Community College proudly present the 2012 Candidates Forum. This free public event will be held 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 7, at St. Ambrose University's Rogalski Center, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport.
The GQCHCC has been working with St. Ambrose University and Scott Community College to give students an opportunity to get involved in creating questions for this landmark event.
Confirmed participants include :
- For U.S. House Representative District 2: Rep. Dave Loebsack (D), John Archer (R)
- For State Senate District 46: Senator Shawn Hamerlinck (R), Chris Brase (D)
- For State Representative District 89: Rep. Jim Lykam (D), Bill Edmond (R)
- For State Representative District 90: Rep. Cindy Winckler (D), & Mike J. Riley (Nominated by Petition)
- For State Representative District 92: Rep. Ross C. Paustian (R), Frank B. Wood (D)
- For State Representative District 93: Rep. Phyllis Thede (D), Mark Nelson (R)
- For State Representative District 94: Rep. Linda Miller (R), Maria Bribriesco (D)
- For State Representative District 97: Rep. Steven Olson (R), Ted Whisler (D)
In addition to these confirmed participants, other local county candidates will also be present. Additional event highlights include the presentation of flags by the Mexican American Veterans Association and the singing of National Anthem. The event will feature an on-site voter registration table, coordinated by Davenport's League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council No. 10.
For more information about the event, or the Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, visit www.gqchcc.com or call (309) 797-8650.
From Clearer Skin to a Stronger Immune System
Physician Touts 5 Hidden Benefits of Exercise

With more than a third of Americans classified as obese, everyone from first lady Michelle Obama to TV news anchor Katie Couric is advocating exercise to maintain a healthy weight.

That's great, says Dr. Eudene Harry, author of "Live Younger in 8 Simple Steps," (www.LivingHealthyLookingYounger.com), but the benefits of exercise go far beyond fitting into those skinny jeans.

For one, it will give you younger looking, more blemish-free skin.

"The increase in circulation and perspiration that occurs with exercise delivers more nutrients to your skin while allowing impurities and waste to be removed," says Harry, who combines years of emergency-room experience with holistic medicine in her private practice. "The result? A healthier complexion!"

She adds four more hidden benefits of a good workout:

• Natural "feel-good" chemicals: Exercise releases endorphins, the brain chemicals that boost your mood and make you feel happy, as well as relieve stress, and enhance your self-esteem and self-confidence. Exercise has also been shown to increase neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and dopamine, which gives us a natural high and allows us to sleep better.

• Constipation prevention: Exercise increases the contractions of the wall of the intestine, helping to move things along through the intestinal tract more easily, and decreasing the time it takes to pass through the large intestine. But wait an hour or two after eating before exerting yourself: Exercising too soon after a meal can divert blood flow away from the gut and toward the muscles, weakening peristaltic contractions (and slowing down the digestion process).

• Prevents brittle bones: Walking, jogging, dancing, weight training and yoga are all weight-bearing exercises that help strengthen bones. Swimming and bicycling are exercises that are considered non-weight bearing. During weight-bearing exercises, bones adapt to the impact of the weight and the pull of muscles by building more bone cells, increasing strength and density and decreasing the risk of fractures, osteopenia and osteoporosis.

• Enhanced immunity: Physical exertion increases the rate at which antibodies flow through the blood stream, resulting in better immunity against sickness. The increased temperature generated during moderate exercise makes it difficult for certain infectious organisms to survive.

Don't overdo your exercise, or you won't see all of these benefits, Harry says.

"Check with a physician who can advise you on the right activities and intensity level for your individual needs," she says.

"For all the benefits of exercise, there are down sides if you go at it too vigorously for your physical condition. For instance, you can actually increase stress hormones, which can make you more vulnerable to illness, rather than building your immunity."

About Eudene Harry, M.D.

Dr. Eudene Harry holds a bachelor's in biology from New York University and completed both her medical degree and residency training at Thomas Jefferson University. Currently the medical director for the integrative and holistic Oasis Wellness and Rejuvenation Center, she has practiced medicine for nearly 20 years, is board certified in both emergency and holistic medicine, and for more than a decade practiced emergency medicine as an attending physician in Level II trauma centers. In 2005 she opened Oasis for Optimal Health, a private practice focused on integrative, holistic wellness and empowering and educating the patient.

Of 192 entries in this year's two-day competition of the 2012 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest, 17 entries made it through to the final round of judging.  Paul Bridgeford of Des Moines, Iowa, placed second with his acrylic painting of a pair of northern shovelers.

First place went to Robert Steiner, an artist from San Francisco, Calif. The announcement was made on September 29 by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Deputy Director Rowan Gould at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, during the annual art contest.

This is Steiner's second Federal Duck Stamp Contest win.  His art previously appeared on the 1998-1999 Federal Duck Stamp.

Steiner's acrylic painting of a common goldeneye will be made into the 2013-2014 Federal Duck Stamp, which will go on sale in late June 2013.  The Service produces the Federal Duck Stamp, which sells for $15 and raises about $25 million each year to provide critical funds to conserve and protect wetland habitats in the National Wildlife Refuge system for the benefit of wildlife and the enjoyment of people.

"We are very fortunate to have such a talented pool of artists in the Midwest Region," said Tom Melius, Midwest Regional Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. "Congratulations to Paul and Robert, and all of the other artists who submitted their work.  These beautiful works of art are an inspiration for us all."

The judges for this year's Federal Duck Stamp Contest were: Dudley Edmonson, a wildlife photographer, filmmaker and author; Paul Higgins, an outdoor photographer; Don Paul, a wildlife biologist; Marjory Sente, a stamp collector; and Christine Thomas, dean and professor of natural resources at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.  The alternate judge was John Cornely, a retired Fish and Wildlife Service waterfowl biologist.

"Whether you buy a Duck Stamp to hunt waterfowl, add to your stamp collection, admire in a frame, or contribute to conservation, you are buying a piece of history," said Jerome Ford, the Service's Assistant Director for Migratory Birds.  "For nearly 80 years, hunters, wildlife watchers, and millions of other people who purchase Federal Duck Stamps have made a direct contribution to wildlife conservation through the protection of wetland habitats."

Federal Duck Stamps can be purchased at many national wildlife refuges, the U.S. Postal Service, or online at http://www.fws.gov/duckstamps/stamps.htm.

Electronic files of this year's artwork featuring brant, Canada goose, common goldeneye, Northern shoveler and ruddy duck can be downloaded from www.fws.gov/duckstamps.

The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals and commitment to public service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit www.fws.gov.

Connect with our Facebook page at facebook.com/usfwsmidwest, follow our tweets at twitter.com/usfwsmidwest, watch our YouTube Channel at youtube.com/usfws and download photos from our Flickr page at flickr.com/photos/usfwsmidwest.

No Labels Commends Illinois Lawmaker's Commitment to Problem Solving

This week No Labels gave its official Problem-Solvers Seal of Approval to Rep. Bobby Schilling of Illinois' 17th district. The Problem-Solvers Seal is awarded to candidates or legislators who agree to join No Labels' emerging "Problem-Solvers Bloc," a group of House lawmakers who are dedicated to working across the aisle to find effective, principled and pragmatic solutions to our country's problems. Schilling has committed to join the bloc.
"In the gridlocked political climate we face today, we need more leaders like Schilling who believe that cooperation and solving problems are virtues, not signs of weakness," said No Labels Co-Founder Mark McKinnon. "Throughout his first term, Schilling has exhibited his willingness to work across the aisle and find common ground with members of the opposite party. He will be a welcome addition to No Labels' Problem-Solvers Bloc."

"Many thanks to No Labels for this recognition," said Congressman Schilling. "As a parent and as a small business owner, continually learning, trying new things, and working with all sorts of people is common-sense - common sense I took with me when the folks of the Illinois 17th asked me to represent them in Congress.     Our district's priorities -- like workloading the Rock Island Arsenal, passing a Farm Bill, reauthorizing our transportation and infrastructure programs, creating jobs at the vacant Thomson Prison, and more - aren't Republican or Democrat issues, but red, white, and blue issues, and I am committed to reaching across the aisle to help move our district, state, and great country forward.  I appreciate the mission of No Labels and will continue working on a bipartisan basis to get our economy back on track and get folks back to work."
The Problem-Solvers Bloc represents No Labels' effort to create a new center of gravity in Congress, where those legislators willing to work across the aisle can exert real influence. In today's Washington, Republicans and Democrats rarely meet with one another to discuss issues. With No Labels' new bloc, members will have a banner to gather under to develop real solutions. No Labels began constructing this bloc in mid-2012 and has already had tremendous success recruiting current and prospective members of Congress to join.
"Schilling's efforts to find common ground on important legislation like the recent farm bill have shown once again his dedication to problem solving and working across the aisle to get things done," said No Labels Co-Founder William Galston. "He has earned a full seal of approval from No Labels for his willingness to work across party lines to achieve long-term solutions to the issues facing the American people."
No Labels is a grassroots movement of Democrats, Republicans and independents dedicated to the politics of problem solving. For more information on the Problem-Solvers Seal of Approval or to arrange an interview with a No Labels co-founder, please contact John Rigby at press@nolabels.org or (202) 588-1990. To learn more about No Labels, please visit http://www.NoLabels.org.

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ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 4, 2012 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced funding to modernize and improve the efficiency of rural electric generation and transmission systems. Under Secretary for Rural Development Dallas Tonsager made the announcement on Vilsack's behalf during a speech before members of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. Today's announcement includes a $30 million loan guarantee to Jefferson Energy Cooperative, which serves parts of 11 Georgia counties.

"USDA and the Obama administration continue to support investment by rural cooperatives that will modernize service and improve reliability for rural businesses and residential customers," Tonsager said. "Several of these utilities and cooperatives are also receiving funding that will allow them to deploy smart grid technologies in their operation."

Secretary Vilsack announced last month that USDA met its goal to finance $250 million in smart grid technologies in fiscal year 2012. Today's announcement includes support for $9.8 million in smart grid technologies.

The following is a list of rural utilities that will receive USDA funding, which is contingent upon the recipient meeting the terms of the loan agreement.

Alabama

  • Cullman Electric Cooperative: $29,190,000. Funds will be used to build and improve 461 miles of distribution line and make other system improvements. The loan guarantee includes $937,600 in smart grid projects.

Arkansas

  • South Central Arkansas Electric Cooperative, Inc.: $10,800,000. Funds will be used to serve build and improve 141 miles of distribution line and make other system improvements. The loan guarantee includes $1,099,000 in smart grid projects.

Georgia

  • Jefferson Energy Cooperative : $30,000,000. Funds will be used to build and improve 467 miles of distribution line and make other system improvements. The loan guarantee includes $202,592 in smart grid projects.

Iowa

  • Central Iowa Power Cooperative: $40,121,000. Funds will be used to build and improve 115 miles of distribution line and make other system improvements. The loan guarantee includes $866,000 in smart grid projects.

Kansas

  • Western Cooperative Electric Association, Inc.: $7,238,000. Funds will be used to serve build and improve 6 miles of distribution line and make other system improvements.

New Mexico

  • Mora-San Miguel Electric Cooperative, Inc. : $8,374,000. Funds will be used to serve build and improve 122 miles of distribution line, and make other system improvements. The loan guarantee includes $120,000 in smart grid projects.

North Dakota

  • Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.: $24,100,000. Funds will be used to build and improve 404 miles of distribution line, and make other system improvements. The loan guarantee amount includes $2,380,000 in smart grid projects.

Ohio

  • The Frontier Power Company: $6,400,000. Funds will be used to build and improve 113 miles of distribution line, and make other system improvements. The loan guarantee includes $221,232 in smart grid projects.

Texas

  • Wood County Electric Cooperative, Inc.: $32,000,000. Funds will be used to build and improve 222 miles of distribution line, and make other system improvements. The loan amount includes $225,000 in smart grid projects.

Virginia and North Carolina

  • Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative: $18,931,000. Funds will be used to build and improve 166 miles of distribution line, and make other system improvements. The loan guarantee includes $833,279 in smart grid projects.

The $168 million in loan guarantees announced today are provided by USDA Rural Development's Rural Utilities Service. The funding helps electric utilities upgrade, expand, maintain and replace rural America's electric infrastructure. The agency also funds energy conservation and renewable energy projects.

For information on other RD projects, please visit Rural Development's new interactive web map at: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/RDSuccessStories.html. The map features program funding and success stories for fiscal years 2009-2011.

President Obama's plan for rural America has brought about historic investment and resulted in stronger rural communities. Under the President's leadership, these investments in housing, community facilities, businesses and infrastructure have empowered rural America to continue leading the way - strengthening America's economy, small towns and rural communities. USDA's investments in rural communities support the rural way of life that stands as the backbone of our American values. President Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack are committed to a smarter use of Federal resources to foster sustainable economic prosperity and ensure the government is a strong partner for businesses, entrepreneurs and working families in rural communities.

USDA, through its Rural Development mission area, administers and manages housing, business and community infrastructure programs through a national network of state and local offices. Rural Development has an active portfolio of more than $172 billion in loans and loan guarantees. These programs are designed to improve the economic stability of rural communities, businesses, residents, farmers and ranchers and improve the quality of life in rural America.

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Springfield, IL... State Rep. Rich Morthland (R-Cordova) filed legislation Monday aimed to simplify FOID card procedures in Illinois.

"The bill allows card holders to update their Driver's License or State ID to include their FOID number and expiration date, thus allowing them to be in compliance with state statute and while only requiring them to have one card," explained Morthland.

House Bill 6232 is a response to an Auditor General report last spring that found the Illinois State Police Firearms Services Bureau's faulty reporting resulted in ineligible people obtaining FOID cards. The audit also cited lengthy certification delays.

"This is the beginning of our work with the Illinois State Police in the streamlining of the FOID process. I will continue to work with ISP in changing overly burdensome regulation and allowing them to focus on our public safety."

The bill does include provisions to counter abuse by requiring the State Police to notify the Secretary of State when a FOID card holder becomes ineligible and requires the Secretary to confiscate the invalid identification card. Records showed that nearly 20,000 FOID cards were revoked in 2008 and 2010, but the Illinois State Police recovered only 30 percent.

"Allowing the Secretary of State to confiscate revoked cards would strengthen the system and put less risk on the general public," said Morthland. "I think anytime we can simplify citizens interaction with government is a good thing. It is a smart bill and in the end will save taxpayers and the state money and make it better for Illinois residents who chose to own firearms."

Des Moines, October 4, 2012 –On Tuesday and Wednesday, October 9 and 10, the Iowa Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in the historic Supreme Court Courtroom in the Iowa State Capitol.

 

The supreme court courtroom in the Capitol was dedicated in 1886, three years after the Capitol opened. Members of the supreme court heard oral arguments and had chambers in the Capitol from 1886 to 2003 when the Judicial Branch Building opened. The Judicial Branch Building is directly south of the Capitol on Court Avenue. Members of the court of appeals heard oral arguments and had chambers in the Capitol from the time that court was organized in 1976 until 2003, when it also moved to the Judicial Branch Building.

 

The nine members of the Iowa Court of Appeals are: Chief Judge Larry J. Eisenhauer, Ankeny; Judge Gayle Nelson Vogel, Spirit Lake; Judge Anuradha Vaitheswaran, Des Moines; Judge Amanda Potterfield, Tiffin; Judge Richard H. Doyle, Des Moines; Judge David Danilson, Boone; Judge Mary Tabor, Des Moines; Judge Michael R. Mullins, Washington; and Judge Thomas Bower, Cedar Falls.

 

The Iowa Court of Appeals is an intermediate appellate court. It reviews appeals from trial court decisions that the supreme court has transferred to the court of appeals. A decision of the Iowa Court of Appeals is final unless reviewed by the Iowa Supreme Court on grant of further review. The majority of appeals filed in Iowa are decided by the court of appeals. Last year, the Iowa Court of Appeals issued 1,068 opinions.

 

As an appellate court, the Iowa Court of Appeals does not preside over trials. The court of appeals proceedings do not involve witnesses, juries, new evidence, or court reporters. Instead, the court reviews the written record of the trial court to determine whether any significant legal errors occurred.

 

Cases are decided by randomly selected three-judge panels that change in composition every three months. Cases are assigned for opinion writing randomly in equal numbers to each judge on the court. Each judge on the court authors about 100 opinions per year. This figure does not include dissents and special concurrences each judge might write. In addition, each judge reviews cases decided by the other panels of the court.

 

As always, oral arguments are open to the public.

 

The schedule for the Tuesday, October 9, Iowa Court of Appeals oral arguments in the Supreme Court Courtroom in the Iowa State Capitol is:

 

9:00 A.M.

The panel of Chief Judge Eisenhauer, Judge Vogel, and Judge Vaitheswaran will hear the cases of Brandes v. State, on appeal from Chickasaw County District Court; Kelly v. Riser, Inc., on appeal from Scott County District Court; and Faust v. Sakas, on appeal from Dubuque County District Court.

 

10:30 A.M.

The panel of Chief Judge Eisenhauer, Judge Vogel, and Judge Vaitheswaran will hear the cases of Oolman v. Icon Ag Solutions, L.L.C., on appeal from Sioux County District Court; and Jackson v. State, on appeal from Polk County District Court.

 

The panel of Chief Judge Eisenhauer, Judge Vogel, and Judge Doyle will hear the case of Moad v. Libby, on appeal from Johnson County District Court.

 

1:00 P.M.

The panel of Judge Potterfield, Judge Danilson, and Judge Tabor will hear the cases of In re Guardianship of F.W., on appeal from Dubuque County District Court; Fish v. Wapello County, on appeal from Wapello County District Court; and The Village at White Birch Town Homeowners Assoc. v. Goodman Assocs., Inc., on appeal from Polk County District Court.

 

2:30 P.M.

The panel of Judge Potterfield, Judge Danilson, and Judge Tabor will hear the cases of State v. Anderson, on appeal from Black Hawk County District Court; O'Reilly Auto Parts v. Alexander, on appeal from Polk County District Court; and Kalona Cooperative Telephone Co. v. Iowa Utilities Board, on appeal from Polk County District Court.

 

The schedule for the Wednesday, October 10, Iowa Court of Appeals oral arguments in the Supreme Court Courtroom in the Iowa State Capitol is:

 

9:00 A.M.

The panel of Judge Potterfield, Judge Doyle, and Judge Mullins will hear the case of Lanczos v. Walker, on appeal from Polk County District Court.

 

The panel of Judge Doyle, Judge Mullins, and Judge Bower will hear the case of Woodward v. Monona County Board of Supervisors, on appeal from Monona District Court.

 

10:00 A.M.

The panel of Judge Vogel, Judge Mullins, and Judge Bower will hear the cases of Effler v. State, on appeal from Polk County District Court; Sierra Club Iowa Chapter v. Iowa Department of Transportation, on appeal from Linn County District Court; and In re Marriage of Smith, on Appeal from Shelby County District Court.

 

2:30 P.M.

The panel of Chief Judge Eisenhauer, Judge Vaitheswaran, and Judge Doyle will hear the cases of Christiansen v. Iowa Board of Educational Examiners, on appeal from Johnson County District Court; State v. Scott, on appeal from Polk County District Court; and In re Estate of Burger, on appeal from Dallas County District Court.

 

Note to Editors: News media are invited to attend the oral arguments. Court rules apply regarding still camera, video camera and audio recording device use during the oral arguments. You can find information on expanded media coverage on the Judicial Branch Website at http://www.iowacourts.gov/News_Service/Expanded_Media_Coverage/.

 

The Iowa Court Rules regarding expanded media coverage are on the Iowa Legislature website at http://www.legis.state.ia.us/DOCS/ACO/CR/LINC/08-15-2012.chapter.25.pdf

 

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DAVENPORT, Iowa --Oct. 4, 2012 -- The musical talents of Quad Cities physicians and families will be featured on Oct. 16 in a recital to benefit music therapy programs for Genesis Health System hospice patients.

The doctors and their families will be performing a wide variety of music, from classical to contemporary. Hard-shoe hornpipe dance and classical dance of India will be featured for the first time. This is the third annual Genesis Doctors in Recital.

Kimberly BMW of Davenport is the presenting sponsor of the event. Others sponsoring the Recital are West Music Quad Cities and Steinway & Sons, Augustana College and the Genesis Health Services Foundation.

Genesis Doctors In Recital will be feature a special performance by Naha Greenholtz, new concertmaster of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra.

Music therapy programs are available to Genesis hospice patients in their homes, Genesis hospitals, nursing homes and at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House. Music therapy has been shown to bring quality to life, diminish pain and promote relaxation during end-of-life care.

Genesis Doctors in Recital will be held at 7 p.m. on Oct. 16 in Centennial Hall of Augustana College, Rock Island. Tickets are on sale to the public for $25 and $20 for seniors. Children under 12 are free.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, call the Genesis Health Services Foundation at (563) 421-6861, West Music Quad Cities at (309) 764-9300, the Augustana College box office at (309) 794-7306 or go to www.genesishealth.com/give.

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October 27 event features one of the largest nighttime parades in the Midwest

GALENA, Ill. - Ghosts and goblins of all ages will converge on Galena, Illinois for the 34th annual Halloween Parade & Festival. The Galena Area Chamber of Commerce serves as the host of this one-day event in downtown Galena on Saturday, October 27, with festivities taking place from noon until 8:30 p.m.

The nearly two-hour long Halloween parade literally lights up Galena's historic Main Street. The popular event features spectacular floats, local marching bands, costumed participants and plenty of sweet treats. Making a return to this year's parade will be several hot air balloons that will light up the night sky, as well as provide a fleeting moment of warmth, as they make their way through the parade. The parade begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of Green and Main Streets and continues north until reaching the intersection of Franklin and Main Streets.

A new addition to this year's events will be the Halloween Festival taking place from noon until 8:30 p.m. at Washington and Perry Streets. Swing by the festival for food and entertainment while you wait for the parade to get started. Local chamber members will be offering several tasty treats for visitors to enjoy. Confirmed festival vendors are Gobbie's Sports Pub & Eatery/Log Cabin Steakhouse, Galena Arts and Recreation Center, Galena Elks Lodge, Tammy's Piggly Wiggly, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory and Culver's.

To accommodate the high volume of parade goers, there will be three shuttle buses operating between 4:00 - 9:00 p.m., excluding parade times between 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Shuttle parking and pickup, all in Galena, will take place at Walmart (10000 Bartell Blvd.), Signcraft (100 A.J. Harle Dr.), Recreation Park (Field St.) and at the Old Train Depot (99 Bouthillier St.) parking lots.

For further event information or to register an entry into the parade, visit www.galenachamber.com, e-mail office@galenachamber.com or call 815.777.9050. Additional area offerings and visitor information may be found at the Galena/Jo Daviess County Convention and Visitors Bureau at www.galena.org or by calling 877.464.2536. While in town, visit the CVB's Old Train Depot Visitor Information Center at 101 Bouthillier St. (corner of Park Avenue) for on-site assistance and countywide information.

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