Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism BureauSeptember 2019 Newsletter

Save-A-Lot Food Store205 E. Washington Street, Clinton, IL 61727

217.935.3618C & P Custom Printing

8238 Old Silo, Clinton, IL 61727Website: www.candpcustomprinting.com

Phone: 847.780.7119Bayer U.S. - Crop Science, Monsanto Company

14901 Asgrow Road, Farmer City, IL 61842Website: www.bayer.comPhone: 309.928.9445

Allstate - John Lambert303 S. Kickapoo Street, Lincoln, IL 62656

Email: johnlambert@allstate.comPhone: 217.651.4645

DeWitt County Children’s Advocacy100 S. Center Street, Suite 202, Clinton, IL 61727

Email: jo.sipes@mcleancountyil.gov Phone: 309.888.5656

Tradewind Energy, Inc.705 North Side Square, Clinton, IL 61727Website: www.tradewindenergy.com

Phone: 847.909.8579Calvert Funeral Homes

201 South Center Street, Clinton, IL 61727Website: www. calvertmemorial.com

217.935.3166DeWitt County Human Resource Center

Encore Development Services & Thrift Store10840 IL 10, Clinton, IL 61727Website: www.encoreservices.org

Services: 217.935.2218 Thrift Store: 217.935.7043Exelon / Clinton Power Station8401 Power Road, Clinton, IL 61727Website: www.exeloncorp.com

217.937.4205DOVE, Inc. of DeWitt County

803 W. Leander Street, Clinton, IL 61727Website: www.doveinc.org

Dove, Inc office: 217.935.6619RSVP: 217.935.2241

Domestic Violence: 217.935.6072Sunset Inn & Suites

100 Sunrise Court, Clinton, IL 61727Website: www.sunsetinnandsuites.com

217.935.4140Dan Caulkins, State Representative 101st District

District Office: 715 W. Imboden Dr., Decatur, IL 62521

Website: www.dancaulkins.com 217.876.1968

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Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau100 S. Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton, IL 61727 217-935-3364

It is the sole purpose of the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau to promote Clinton, its business community, its tourist attractions and achievements.

CHS Homecoming Parade

FridayOctober 4, 2019

SEPTEMBER EVENTSKENNEY FALL FESTIVAL

The Kenney Civic League will sponsor the 35th Annual KenneyFall Festival. The event includes the Jim Leathers Car Show, theKenney Fire Department’s Annual Chicken Supper, Arts, Crafts,Food, Games, Cloggers, Dancers, Live Music, Cake Walks andmore!

Friday, September 6, 2019 6pm to 9pmSaturday, September 7, 2017 9am to 9pm

Main Street, Kenney, IL

DEWITT COUNTY FARM BUREAU TRACTOR DRIVE

Sunday, September 7, 2019 @ NoonStarts in Kenney, IL

12TH ANNUAL ANDERSON FORD CAR SHOW

September 8, 2019 **See Insert** 1001 Route 10 West, Clinton, IL 61727

WARNER HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICESHEALTH FAIR

September 12, 2019 5pm to 7pm422 W. White Street, Clinton, IL 61727

6th Annual SWIFTY SWINE 5K RUN orWALKSeptember 28, 2019 @ 8:00am

Weldon Springs State Park, Clinton, IL 61727

APPLE ‘N PORK FESTIVALAPPLE ‘N PORK FESTIVALSeptember 28 & 29, 2019

C. H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum219 E. Woodlawn, Clinton, IL 61727Vespasian Warner Public Library

200 Block of N. Center, Clinton, IL 61727Clinton Antique Mall

1439 W. State Highway 54, Clinton, IL 61727 Clinton Presbyterian Church of Clinton

302 N. Center, Clinton, IL 61727Country Church Craft Mall

1160 State Highway 54 West, Clinton, IL 61727Country Junction

1477 W. State Highway 54, Clinton, IL 61727 Clinton Area Farmers & Artisans Market

Mr. Lincoln’s Square, Downtown Clinton, IL 61727St. John’s Parish Center

502 North Monroe Street, Clinton, IL 61727Apple ‘n Pork Festival Volunteers Needed

September 28 & 29 will mark the C.H. Moore Homestead DeWitt County Museum’s

51st year to hold the famous Apple ‘n Pork Festival in Clinton.

Check your bucket list! If you VOLUNTEERING is on your mind,

they can always use your help! Please contact the Museum at 217-935-6066.

SCOTT’S 14TH ANNUAL CHARITY CAR SHOWSeptember 29, 2019

Baum Chevrolet Buick810 W. Van Buren Street, Clinton, IL 61727

CALENDAR OF EVENTSClinton Chamber Office Closed for Labor DayMonday, September 2, 2019

DeWitt County Development Council Leaders LuncheonThursday, September 12, 2019 @ 12pm to 1pmMonical’s Pizza, 121 Sunrise Court, Clinton, IL 61727

Clinton Chamber’s September Board MeetingMonday, September 23, 2019 @ 11:00am - 1:00pm Special Group Tour of Toohill Beef Farm with DeWitt County Development Council & DeWitt County Farm Bureau

51st Annual Apple ‘n Pork FestivalSeptember 28 & 29, 2019 • 9:00am to 5:00pm both days *See insert in this newsletter

Looking Ahead . . . . .Clinton’s Terror on Washington Street Haunted HouseOctober 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, 31 and November 1 & 2, 2019Ticket Booth Open 7:13pm until 11:00pmThursday: October 31, 2019Ticket Booth Open 7:13pm until 9:00pm513 East Washington Street, Clinton*See insert in this newsletter

Exelon / Clinton Power Station Open HouseOctober 22, 2019 from 4pm until 7pmClinton Power Station, 8401 Power Road, Clinton, IL 61727

Clinton Chamber’s October Board MeetingMonday, October 28, 2019 Clinton Chamber Board Members will tour Toohill Beef FarmContact us at 935-3364 if you wish to be placed on the agenda.

Trick or Treating Around Mr. Lincoln’s SquareThursday, October 31, 2019 • 4:00pm until 5:00pm

Trick or Treating in ClintonThursday, October 31, 2019 • 5:00pm until 8:00pm

Clinton’s Annual Christmas ParadeSaturday, November 30, 2019 • 2:00pm “Like” Clinton Illinois Chamber of Commerce on Facebook at

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Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau100 S. Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton, IL 61727 217-935-3364

It is the sole purpose of the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau to promote Clinton, its business community, its tourist attractions and achievements.

Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism BureauSeptember 2019 Newsletter . Page 2

2019 CLINTON CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Byron Conner, Chamber PresidentClintonia Eagle Theater

Gabe Goldsmith, Chamber Vice-PresidentExelon Generation / Clinton Power Station

Paul Skowron, Chamber TreasurerWarner Hospital & Health Services

Janell Baum-Thomas, Chamber SecretaryBaum Chevrolet Buick

Brad BartonClinton Ace HardwareStephanie TorbertDeWitt Savings BankJoshua Shofner

First National Bank & Trust CompanyJason Frantz

Jason Frantz / State Farm InsuranceRachel Brewer

Richland Community College & Clinton Higher Education Center

Chamber StaffMarian Brisard, Executive Director

Lacy Phelps, Marketing Coordinator & Tourism

While the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau makes every effort to provide accurate and complete information, various information follows that is via a third party and should be used at your own discretion. Information is subject to change, without notice, and if interested in any of the information included in this edition, you should contact that group, business, or organization directly.

NEWSLETTER INSERTSAs a member of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, your benefits include submitting your business’ event or promotionalflyer that will be included in the Chamber’s monthly newsletter.Members may utilize this member benefit up to four times a year.The newsletter is available 24 / 7 on the Chamber’s website. If youhave questions about this offer, please call the Chamber office at217-935-3364. Please email your .pdf insert(s) to us at chamber@clintonilchamber.comThe deadline to submit an insert is the 25th of each month.

CLINTON’S ANNUALCHRISTMAS PARADE

Clinton Chamber’s Annual Christmas Parade registration formswere mailed out to all Clinton Chamber members and past participants in the parade. The parade is scheduled for November30th at 2:00pm, themed “Magic of Christmas” A Christmas Parade registration form is included in this month’s issue of theScoop. Remember, there is no registration fee! You don’t have tobe invited to participate in the parade. Registration is open toeveryone. There are many categories, so we hope YOUR entrywill fit into one of them. For more info, please contact the ClintonChamber office at 217-935-3364.

The deadline to register is November 4, 2019.

Seeking Nominations forGrand Marshal

The Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau is seeking nominations for the Christmas Parade Grand Marshal.You’ll find a Grand Marshal nomination form in this newsletter,or merely write a letter using these guidelines:

Name of person being nominatedReason for nomination

Brief history of the nomineeYour name and contact information must be included

We Need You!Clinton Community YMCA's Youth Sports Program

Business Sponsorshipsfor our Upcoming Fall, Winter & Spring Sports Sessions

• INDIVIDUAL SPORT SPONSORSHIP IS $150Guarantees YOUR Business Logo on Participant’s Jerseys

& Special Recognition on Various YMCA Marketing Materials

• MULTI-SPORT PACKAGE FOR $400 For more info contact David Torbert at 217-935-8307

Clinton Community YMCA, 417 S Alexander Street, Clinton IL www.clintoncommymca.org

Parade Rules:1. Completed Parade Entry Form must be received by November 4, 2019 to allow time for the Parade line-up & maps to be made.2. We Reserve the Right to Refuse Late Entries. IF a late entry is accepted, it will be placed at the end of the Parade. 3. All entries should be decorated following the theme for the Parade. 4. You will receive an entry number at the Parade; please display it on the left side your vehicle or your entry.5. NO candy or other objects may be thrown from moving vehicles in the Parade. This creates a huge safety hazard.

Only walkers with an entry may HAND OUT items.6. ALL Parade entrys must maintain control and operate in a safe manner, or may be removed by Parade Officials.7. Please allow at least 10 feet between Parade units at all times. 8. NO LIVE SANTAS, PLEASE! Santa’s entry is sponsored by the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce.

Santa will visit with children at his house on Mr. Lincoln’s Square immediately after the Parade.

THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE CLINTON CHRISTMAS PARADE!

Business Name or Group: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________Person in Charge: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________Complete Address _________________________________________ ______ City/State/Zip_______________________________________________Phone _______________________________________e-mail address _________________________________________________________________Category Number of Your Entry (See Above): ____________________________________________________________________________________Total Number for this Entry: People __________________ Vehicle(s) __________________ANNOUNCEMENT INFO: Please provide your entry information as it will be ready by the announcer. Make it interesting but brief! Must be turned in at the time your entry form is submitted. Please TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2019 @ 2:00pm100 South Center Street, Suite 101

Clinton, IL 61727 217-935-3364

www.clintonilchamber.com e-mail: chamber@clintonilchamber.com

CLINTON CHRISTMAS PARADE ENTRY FORMPARADE THEME: “MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS”

**ENTRY CATEGORIES**1. Walkers (Individuals and Groups)

2. Vehicles (All Automobiles, Trucks, Tractors, Mowers, etc.)3. Floats

4. Equestrian Entry5. Motorcycles/ATVs

Return Parade Entry Form by NOVEMBER 4, 2019 to:Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau

100 South Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton, IL 61727 217-935-3364FAX: 217-935-0064 or email: chamber@clintonilchamber.com

CLINTON – The 4th Annual National Brain Tumor Society Nature Walk will occur on September 7, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the northern pavilion (Chautauqua Area), Weldon Springs State Recreation Area east of Clinton, IL. The purpose of the Nature Walk is to raise funds and awareness for brain tumor research and to honor all who are suffering from, or have suffered the devastating effects of a brain tumor. The goal of the event is to raise $5,000 for the National Brain Tumor Society. Organizer Lauren Thompson Johnson started the nature walk fundraiser in 2016 in honor of her mother Carol Thompson, who died in 2015 from glioblastoma malforma (GBM), the most aggressive and deadliest form of all brain tumors. It is a natural fit to have it at Weldon Springs, where Carol Thompson spent three decades bringing nature and education together in the same setting, first as a volunteer then employed as Weldon Spring’s first park interpreter. Her achievements include getting the one room Union Schoolhouse relocated to Weldon Springs, the Take Pride in America Award, presented by the President of the United States of America, and a "Those Who Excel” community volunteer award. Many local residents experienced as schoolchildren her passion for nature. Registration is at the pavilion on September 7th between 10:00-11:00 a.m. A suggested donation of $10 is requested in order to participate in the walk and activities; the quarter mile nature walk begins at 11:00 a.m. All ages are welcomed, as well as leashed dogs. After the walk there will be a drawing for donated items and a bounce house for kids. Sponsors of this year’s event include AMVETS Post 14, K&K Construction, Baum Chevrolet Buick, and State Farm agent Nate Ennis. For details on event activities and offerings, please call, text or email Lauren Johnson (217-622-8294 or Thompson.lauren84@gmail.com) or Norman Emery (703-674-6828 or norm.emery@gmail.com).

SPAGHETT DINNER FUNDRAISER DEWITT COUNTY FRIENDSHIP CENTER

Location: 410 E. Main Street in Clinton

Date: Friday, September 13, 2019 Hours: 5PM – 7PM

Adults: $7.00 Children Under 5: $2.00

MENU: Spaghetti, bread, salad, fruit & dessert

Tickets available at the door!! Dine in or Carry out!!

WE ARE HAVING A RAFFLE TO BENEFIT THE FRIENDSHIP CENTER

FOR TRANSPORTATION. DRAWING WILL BE HELD ON SEPEMBER 13TH AT THE SPAGHETTI DINNER.

“NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN” RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT THE CENTER

OR FROM BOARD MEMBERS!!!

DeWitt County Friendship Center Raffle Prizes: 1st Place – $500.00 Visa Gift Card 2nd Place - 1/2 Hog - Processed 3rd Place – 1/2 Hog - Processed 4th Place – $50.00 Visa Gift Card 5th Place - $25.00 Visa Gift Card

Tickets $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00

Clinton Christmas ParadeGrand Marshal

Nomination FormThe Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau, organizer of Clinton’s Christmas Parade, is seeking nominations forthe parade’s Grand Marshal. Please submit your written nominations by mail, e-mail, fax or drop it off at the Chamber ofCommerce office by Friday, October 18, 2019.

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100 South Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton, Illinois 61727 • 217-935-3364 • 217-935-0064 (fax) • 866 4-DEWITTwww.clintonilchamber.com • e-mail: chamber@clintonilchamber.com

2019 CLINTON, ILLINOISChamber of Commerce

Dates & HoursFriday, October 11 7:13pm - 11pm

Saturday, October 12 7:13pm - 11pmFriday, October 18 7:13pm - 11:00pmSaturday, October 19* 7:13pm - 11pm

*Friendly Ghost Tour 5:13pm - 6pmFriday, October 25 7:13pm - 11pm

Saturday, October 26* 7:13pm - 11pm*Friendly Ghost Tour 5:13pm - 6pmThursday, October 31 7:13pm - 9pmFriday, November 1 7:13pm - 11pm

Saturday, November 2 7:13pm - 11pm

Location513 E. Washington St., Clinton, Illinois

Clinton is just . . .20 Minutes North of Decatur on Route 51

22 Minutes South of Bloomington on Route 5125 Minutes East of Lincoln on Route 10

50 Minutes West of Champaign on Route 1025 Minutes West of Farmer City on Route 5455 Minutes East of Springfield on Route 54

www.clintonhauntedhouse.comwww.facebook.com/clintonhauntedhouse

on WASHINGTON STREETHaunted House

Halloween Trick or Treating Mr. Lincoln’s Square & Downtown Area Merchants

October 31, 2019 from 4:00pm to 5:00pmPictures by EMC Photography on Mr. Lincoln’s Square Stage

(City of Clinton Trick or Treating is from 5pm to 8pm on October 31)

Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau100 South Center Street, Suite 101, Clinton, Illinois 61727 • 217-935-3364 • 217-935-0064 (fax) • 866 4-DEWITT

www.clintonilchamber.com

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Clinton Power Station is hosting a Community Open House

on Tuesday, October 22, from 4 to 6p.m.

This will be held in the station’s Training Building located at

8401 Power Road, Clinton, IL., about six miles east of the

city. The Training Building is on the south side of Highway

54 across from the plant (see map).

The station leadership team and others will be on hand to

answer questions about how we generate safe, reliable,

low-cost energy for the community.

Guests will be provided general information about

operations, environmental awareness, and safety in

nuclear power. There will also be refreshments and give

away items.

A highlight of the open house will allow visitors the chance

to see the plant’s control room simulator, which is an exact

replica of the real thing!

Due to security restrictions, the open house will be limited

to the Training Building, and will not include a tour inside

the power station.