February - December 2014
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February - December 2014
Brown, Greene & Schuyler Counties Calendar of Events February - December 2014 Great Rivers Country welcomes you to Illinois! The information contained in this publication was submitted by our tourism friends. We are not responsible for errors or omissions. Please call ahead for more information and to confirm dates and times. We hope you enjoy your activities in Great Rivers Country! For additional information call Great Rivers Country at 309-837-7460 or visit us at GreatRiversCountry.info For statewide information call 1-800-2CONNECT TTY: 1-800-406-6418 EnjoyIllinois.com Photo by: Charles Derry 2M 1/14 February 1 Versailles Christian Church Pancake and Sausage Breakfast Versailles Christian Church, Versailles 7am-9am Connie Cooley 217-225-3140 February 4 Cook’s Holiday - Sponsored by the Big Brothers Big Sister of West Central Illinois YMCA, Mt. Sterling 4pm-6pm Cookin’ up some Magic for you and your family! Take the night off and let us cook a hot meal for you and your family! Pick up and take out! Kayla Sisk 800-366-3678 ext. 12707 ksisk@dotfoods.com February 8 Brown County United Way/Mt. Sterling YMCA Free Family Movie Night Brown County High School, Mt. Sterling 6:30pm Brown County Public Library Trivia Night American Legion, Mt. Sterling 5pm-9pm David 217-773-2013 February 14 Ridge View Winery Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance Ridge View Winery, Mt. Sterling Dinner: 6pm-8pm, Music: 8pm-11pm Reservations required. $25 per person. 217-289-3300 or RidgeViewWinery.com February 15 Timewell Pancake and Sausage Breakfast Sponsored by the Timewell Lions Club Old Timewell School Gym, Timewell 6am-12pm Jim Rischar 217-430-1133 Volunteers welcome February 22 Versailles Firemen & First Responders Soup Supper Versailles Firehouse, Versailles 4pm-7pm Chili, chicken noodle, and vegetable soups, and grilled cheese sandwiches. John Eichelberger 217-653-5546 March 1 Versailles Lions Pancake Breakfast Old Versailles School Gym, Versailles Andy Ham 217-779-1778 Ridge View Winery Mardi Gras Party Ridge View Winery, Mt. Sterling 7pm-12am Dress the part! Music by Wedgewood Brothers 217-289-3300 or RidgeViewWinery.com March 7 Knights of Columbus Fish Fry KC Hall, Mt. Sterling 4:30pm-7pm Fish and all the trimmings. Carry out and dine in. Mike Boylen 217-773-3319 March 8 Brown County United Way/Mt. Sterling YMCA Free Family Movie Night Brown County High School, Mt. Sterling 6:30pm March 15 St. Mary School Trivia Night and Meal St. Mary School, Mt. Sterling Meal: 5pm-7pm, Trivia: 7pm Register early for free mulligans, best decorated award, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, and free popcorn, tea and lemonade. Teams of no more than 8 players that are high school age or older. Shamrock Dinner open to public. Will be serving brisket, potato bar, cabbage, dessert, and drinks. March 22 Versailles Chicken Noodle Dinner Versailles Community Building, Versailles 4pm-7pm Kim Eichelberger 217-653-6684 jeichelb@adams.net Volunteers welcome Mt. Sterling Park District Casino Night KC Hall, Mt. Sterling 7pm-11pm Food, prizes, and casino games Chris Kassing 217-653-3338 April 4 St. Mary School Fish Fry KC Hall, Mt. Sterling 5pm-7pm Fish, sides, desserts, and drinks. Carry outs available. School 217-773-2825 Volunteers welcome April 7-12 Brown County Public Library District Spring Book Sale Brown County Public Library, Mt. Sterling During normal library hours Sharon Hillyer 217-773-2013 or browncounty@adams.net April 12 Brown County United Way/Mt. Sterling YMCA Free Family Movie Night Brown County High School, Mt. Sterling 6:30pm April 19 Versailles Easter Egg Hunt Versailles Park, Versailles 1pm Free Easter egg hunt for children up to eighth grade. Charlotte Scott 217-299-8280 charlyscott@gmail.com Volunteers welcome April 19 Mental Health Centers of Western Illinois Easter Egg Hunt 700 SE Cross, Mt. Sterling 2pm Free Easter egg hunt for children 0-9 years old. Donna Bemis 217-773-3325 or dbemis@mhcwi.org Volunteers welcome April 25, 26, 27 Brown County High School Spring Play Brown County High School Auditorium, Mt. Sterling 217-773-3345 April 26 Mt. Sterling YMCA Healthy Kids Day YMCA, Mt. Sterling 9am-11:30am Free event and various activities for families to learn how to provide a healthy lifestyle for themselves and their children. Melinda Murk 217-773-2230 Volunteers welcome May Brown County Farmers Market Two Rivers FS Fuel 24, Mt. Sterling 8am-12pm Vendors carrying locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, nuts, crafts, flowers, homemade goodies, etc. Vendors must live within 100 miles of Mt. Sterling. FS 217-773-3947 May 3 Mt. Sterling YMCA’s BC: MIA (Building Communities: Mission In Action) 9am-4pm, After Party: 4pm, Registration: 8am Community members helping elderly, low income home owners in Brown County with outside home improvement projects. Adults and children Volunteers needed Karla Metz 217-773-3013 karla.metz@tracyfoundation.org Wild Game Cook-Off Ridge View Winery, Mt. Sterling 3pm - ? Wild game recipe tasting and judging. Cash prizes given. Live Auction at 6:30pm. Live music by the Wedgewood Brothers and Madd Hoss Jackson. Wine, beer, and non-wild munchies available. $10 cover charge. Megan Duesterhaus 217-222-0069 Debbie Jones 217-430-3797 WildGameCookOff.net Facebook/WildGameCookOff Volunteers welcome May 3 & 4 Heather’s Tumble-N-Tap Dance Recital Brown County High School Auditorium, Mt. Sterling 3rd: 7pm, 4th: 2pm Heather Henry 217-773-4478 May 17 & 18 Ridge View Winery Shrimp Festival Ridge View Winery, Mt. Sterling 17th: 12am-11pm, 18th: 12pm-6pm 217-289-3300 or RidgeViewWinery.com May 21 St. Mary School 8th Grade Promotion and Mass Holy Family Catholic Church, Mt. Sterling 7pm Reception to follow at SMS cafeteria. School 217-773-2825 May 22 Brown County Middle School 8th Grade Promotion Brown County High School Gym, Mt. Sterling 7pm School 217-773-9152 May 23 Brown County High School Graduation Mt. Sterling 7pm School 217-773-3345 May 26 American Legion and Auxiliary #374 Memorial Ceremonies Held at Cemeteries, Memorial & Marley Ballpark, Mt. Sterling Brown County Little League Memorial Fun Day Marley Park, Mt. Sterling 8am-8pm Girls and boys in t-ball through junior league playing ball throughout the day. Food, raffles, and much more! Mike Boylen 217-773-3319 or mboylen@fsb-tc.com May 31 - June 1 Annual All About Dance & More Dance Recital Brown County High School Auditorium, Mt. Sterling 31st: 2pm and 7pm, 1st: 2pm A showcase of all dance students at AADM and their wonderful accomplishments throughout the year. Come see fun dance pieces with creativity, imagination, twirls, and props! Sara 217-473-3970 allaboutdanceandmore@yahoo.com AllAboutDanceandMore.com June - July Brown County Public Library Summer Reading Program Brown County Library, Mt. Sterling Six week reading program for Brown County children completing grades Pre-K through 6th. Sharon Hillyer or Sandi Prather 217-773-2013 browncty@adams.net Volunteers welcome June Greene County Fair Greene County Fairgrounds, Carrollton 4-H judging, horse racing, carnival, art hall, Queen and Little Miss contests, demolition derby 217-942-3094 June 1 Brown County Wide Yard Sales See Democrat Message Newspaper for further details on times and locations June 2 - August 15 Mt. Sterling YMCA Summer Day Camp and Tween Camp Mt. Sterling Day Camp is for children 6-9 years old and Tween Camp is for 10-12 year olds. Available Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm. A different theme for each week with a variety of fun and educational activities like a weekly field trip and trip to the swimming pool. Can sign up for all 11 weeks or just for individual weeks. Melinda Murk 217-773-2230 June 7 Brown County Historical Society “Hobo” Dinner Whistle Stop Depot Museum, Mt. Sterling Dinner: 4pm-6pm, Story Telling: 6:30-8:30 This spring fundraiser will be held on the fairgrounds and will feature a hobo dinner, local storytellers and music. Come and enjoy an evening of old-fashioned fun and camaraderie. Margaret Scranton 217-289-3480 or scranton@adams.net Elisabeth Richardson 217-440-8036 rydhrd@msn.com BCHS Baseball Fundraiser Golf Tournament Rolling Greens, Mt. Sterling 9am 18 holes, prizes, and a meal. 4 person best ball team Jared Hoots jhoots@bcsd.net 217-473-6311 June 14 Brown County Against cancer Benefit KC Hall, Mt. Sterling Benefit to raise funds for Brown County residents battling cancer. Paula Hannant Volunteers welcome Mt. Sterling YMCA Heart & Sole 5K Run/Walk Start and Finish will be at Brown County Fairgrounds, Mt. Sterling Race will start at 8:30am 3.1 mile course, run or walk. Awards and refreshments will be given. Jeff Summers 217-773-2230 June 14 St. Mary School Golf Outing Rolling Greens Golf Course, Mt. Sterling 4 man scramble Mark Lipcaman 217-322-8069 July 1 - July 6 Schuyler County Fair Schuyler County Fairgrounds, Rushville 217-322-6162 SchuylerCountyFair.org Sportsman’s Club Testical Festival Sportsman’s Club, Mt. Sterling 2pm Musical entertainment, drinks, food 217-773-9096 Facebook - Sportsman’s club IL July 5 5th of July Celebration Mt. Sterling Lake, Mt. Sterling Firework Display June 18 First Lutheran Church Ice Cream Social First Lutheran Church, Mt. Sterling 4pm-7pm Ice cream, BBQs, hot dogs, desserts (&diabetic), and drinks Judith Ransom 217-773-3564 July 12 Community Picnic Brown County Fairgrounds, Mt. Sterling TBD Free food, games, bounce house, and entertainment. Something for everyone Michelle Perry 217-491-1012 michelleperry03@gmail.com June 22 Timewell Toy Show Timewell School Gym, Timewell 9am-3pm Free admissions, vendors with toy and antique tractors, raffle, food Jim Rischar 217-430-1133 jim.rischar@bcsb.com Volunteers welcome June 26 Little Brindle Golf Outing Rolling Greens Golf Course, Mt. Sterling 12pm 4 person scramble 217-773-3085 golfrollinggreens.com July Back to School Fair Brown County Middle School, Mt. Sterling Immunizations, school physicals, Two Rivers Regional Council school supplies application, free haircuts, free finger painting and videotaping, breakfast, fun and interactive booths, entertainment, door prizes, etc. jbuckley@tracyfoundation.org Versailles Christian Church Ice Cream Social Versailles Christian Church, Versailles 4pm-6pm BBQ, desserts, and five different flavors of homemade ice cream. Auction to follow after social Betty Wiese 217-225-3125 July 13 Burgoo in the Park Roodhouse 217-589-4351 July 20 Ridge View Winery Sweet Corn Festival Ridge View Winery, Mt. Sterling 12pm-6pm 217-289-3300 or RidgeViewWinery.com July 28 - August 2 Brown County Fair Brown County Fairgrounds, Mt. Sterling See website for times Fun and entertainment for all. Events include Little Mr. & Miss, and Queen Pageants, horse races, tractor pull, demo derby, food, carnival rides, livestock, expo building displays, and much more. The Whistle Stop Depot Museum and Ferguson School open each evening. BrownCoFair.com, Ruth McCaskill 217-8946269, Fairgrounds 217-773-3939 Volunteers welcome August 9 4th Annual Butch Bowen Memorial Golf Outing Rolling Greens Golf Course, Mt. Sterling 10am 4 person best ball scramble. 217-773-3085 or GolfRollingGreens.com August 10 Ridge View Winery Outdoor Fish Fry Ridge View Winery, Mt. Sterling 12pm-6pm 217-289-3300 or RidgeViewWinery.com August 17 2nd Amendment Day Ridge View Winery, Mt. Sterling 12pm-6pm 217-289-3300 or RidgeViewWinery.com August 22 Brown County United Way Kickoff (and BCHS Gatorade Scrimmage) Brown County High School Football Field, Mt. Sterling 6:30pm Food, drinks, and kids’ activities BrownCountyUW.org or any board member Volunteers welcome August 24 St. Mary School Chicken Fry KC Hall, Mt. Sterling 11am-2pm Eat in or carry out meal, kids’ games, silent auction, raffle, wall of wine and entertainment. St. Mary School 217-773-2825 Volunteers welcome August 25, 26 & 28 Hunter’s Safety Course KC Hall, Mt. Sterling 6pm-9:30pm Teaching and discussions on hunting safety. Open to all ages (young children should be accompanied by an adult). Must attend all three classes to be certified. Alan Koch 217-430-8877 or 217-773-3877 September 5 - 7 Green County Days County wide festival with events in each town. County wide flea market/yard sales Friday. Eldred Eldred Baptist Church Salad Luncheon Saturday: 11am-1pm James J. Eldred House Civil War re-enactment and encampment, open house, silent auction to benefit restoration of house, Abraham Lincoln impersonator, crafts, food, period musical entertainment, Saturday evening ball, Sunday Ice cream social Roodhouse Fish Tournament, Relay for Live, Mud Run, Little Miss Roodhouse contest, Burgoo, and musical entertainment all in City Park or at the Lake September 6 & 7 Ridge View Winery Grape Stomp Festival Ridge View Winery, Mt. Sterling 6th: 12pm-11pm, 7th: 12pm-6pm 217-289-3300 or RidgeViewWinery.com September 7, 21 & 27 Whistle Stop Depot Museum and Ferguson School Open House Brown County Fairgrounds, Mt. Sterling 1pm-4pm Margaret Scranton 217-289-3480 scranton@adamsn.net Elisabeth Richardson 217-440-8036 rydhrd@msn.com September 8 Girl Scouts Fall Kickoff/Registration Location: TBD Any girl ages K-12 can join. Adults are welcome to join and become a member as well Mandy Gallagher 217-491-8749 September 9 Brown County United Way/Mt. Sterling YMCA Free Family Movie Night. 7pm In bad weather it will be held at Brown County High School Marley Park, Mt. Sterling September 13 Versailles Fall Festival Starts at 11am with parade – events all day Fried chicken dinner immediately following the parade at the Community Building. Activities in the park all afternoon. All kids games are Free! Kim and John Eichelberger 217-653-6684 jeichelb@adams.net Volunteers are welcome Ladies League Golf Outing Rolling Greens Golf Course, Mt. Sterling 9am 4 women scramble. Janet Fernandez 217-7733085 GolfRollingGreens.com September 17 8th Annual Brown County Cemetery Walk 1pm-4pm Early settlers in Brown County will be portrayed as the history of the township unfolds. Margaret Scranton 217-289-3480 scranton@adams.net Elisabeth Richardson 217-440-8036 rydhrd@msn.com Volunteers welcome to portray historical figures or serve as guides September 19 & 20 Smiles Day/Fall Alumni Rushville RushvilleSmilesDay.com September 26 Brown County High School Homecoming Parade & Game Mt. Sterling Parade starts at 4pm and Game TBD Brown County Alumni Block Party 8pm-12am Mt. Sterling Entertainment and fun for adults 21 or older. karla.metz@tracyfoundation.org Volunteers welcome September 27 Whistle Stop Depot Museum and Ferguson School Open House Brown County Fairgrounds, Mt. Sterling 3pm-7pm Margaret Scranton 217-289-3480 scranton@adams.net Elisabeth Richardson 217-440-8036 rydhrd@msn.com Mt. Sterling United Methodist Church Lunch Church fellowship hall, Mt. Sterling 11am-2pm Pastor Cecilia Granadosin 217-773-2047 msumc1@frontier.com September 27 & 28 Mt. Sterling Fall Festival Around the Brown County Courthouse, Mt. Sterling Family fun and activities that include kids’ games, vendors, food, uptown historical walk, quilt show, car/bike show, cruise night, entertainment and much more! karla.metz@tracyfoundation.org Volunteers welcome September 28 St. Mary’s School 150th Anniversary Mt. Sterling Celebratory mass with a reception at the school featuring tours/slideshows Vada Yingling vyingling@dotfoods.com School 217-773-2825 October Mt. Sterling YMCA Fright Night YMCA, Mt. Sterling For area 5th-8th grade students. Activities include costume contest, open gym, dancing, Halloween movies and crazy-messy-goofy competition. Melinda Murk 217-773-2230 October 2 Hats off to Women’s Health YCMA, Mt. Sterling 5pm-8pm For women 18 years and older. An evening of food, fun and learning. Dinner, health and wellness exhibits, educational programs on women’s health topics, prizes and much more. Jeff Summers 217-773-2230 Volunteers welcome October 4 Chili Cook-Off Town Square, Greenfield Library 217-368-2500 October 11 Big Brothers Big Sisters Run for Kid’s Sake The Crossing, Mt. Sterling Kayla Sisk 800-366-3687 ext 12707 ksisk@dotfoods.com Brown County United Way/Mt. Sterling YMCA Free Family Movie Night Brown County High School, Mt. Sterling 6:30pm Relay for Life with Tot Trot Greenfield 8am 217-368-2500 or GoPlayInTheStreet.org October 11 & 12 Ridge View Winery Oktoberfest Ridge View Winery, Mt. Sterling 11th: 12pm-11pm, 12th: 12pm-6pm 217-289-3300 or RidgeViewWinery.com October 15 First Lutheran Church Soup Supper First Lutheran Church, Mt. Sterling 4pm-7pm Soup, sandwiches, desserts (& diabetic), and drinks. Judith Ransom 217-773-3564 October 13-18 Brown County Public Library District Fall Book Sale Brown County Public Library, Mt. Sterling During normal Library hours Sharon Hillyer 217-773-2013 or browncty@adams.net October 25 Versailles Halloween Carnival Old Versailles School Gym, Versailles 5pm Halloween Carnival with free admission and free games with prizes for children. Lisa Barfield lbarfield@dotfoods.com Volunteers welcome October 31 Ridge View Winery Masquerade Ball Ridge View Winery, Mt. Sterling 7pm-12am 217-289-3300 or RidgeViewWinery.com October 31 Trunk or Treat at Methodist and Baptist Churches Mt. Sterling United Methodist Church 5pm-7pm Mt. Sterling First Baptist Church 4pm-7pm This is an alternative to trick or treating. Church members will have their trunks decorated and have treats for children. November 2 Holy Family Turkey Dinner Eat at St. Mary School Gym, Carry outs at KC Hall, Mt. Sterling 11am-1:30pm Meal, general raffle, quilt raffle, country store, and homemade. 217-773-3233 Volunteers welcome November 6 Mt. Sterling First Baptist Church Annual Soup Supper First Baptist Church, Mt. Sterling 4pm-7pm Free soup, sandwiches, desserts and drinks. 217-773-3562 November 8 7th Annual Holiday Open House American Legion Hall, 119 North Capitol, Mt. Sterling 9am-1pm Several vendor booths. Nicki Ussery at 217-289-3365 or nussery91@hotmail.com Brown County United Way/Mt. Sterling YMCA Free Family Movie Night Brown County High School, Mt. Sterling 6:30pm November 11 Veteran’s Day Program American Legion Building, 119 North Capitol, Mt. Sterling 10:30am Honoring living and deceased veterans for their service to our country. Patriotic music and speaker followed by light lunch. Volunteers welcome November 15 Brown County Deer Classic St. Mary’s School, 407 W. Washington, Mt. Sterling 5:30pm Tickets sold in advance and sell out each year. Live and silent auction, raffles, games, meal and beverages. Dave Ferrill 217-257-7508 or dferrill@dotfoods.com or BCDeerClassic.com Volunteers welcome November 18 Cook’s Holiday YMCA, Mt. Sterling 4pm-6pm Cookin’ up some Magic for you and your family! Take the night off and let us cook a hot meal for you and your family! Pick up and take out! Kayla Sisk 800-366-3687 ext 12707 ksisk@dotfoods.com November 22 Versailles Soup Dinner Versailles Community Building, Versailles 11am-2pm Chili, chicken noodle, and oyster sound, sandwiches and dessert Kim Eichelberger 217-653-6684 jeichelb@adams.net Volunteers welcome Versailles Annual Craft Show Old Versailles School Gym, Versailles Charlotte Scott 217-299-8280 November 26 Ridge View Winery Thanksgiving Bust Ridge View Winery, Mt. Sterling 7pm-12am 217-289-3300 RidgeViewWinery.com November 27 Mt. Sterling United Methodist Church Thanksgiving Meal United Methodist Church, Mt. Sterling Carry-outs: 11:30am, Meal: 12pm Thanksgiving meal provided to community for free. Carry outs and transportation can be provided, contact church for details. Church 217-773-2027, 217-773-2047 November 28 - December 31 Lights by the Lake Roodhouse Drive by Christmas light display December Brown County Christmas Basket KC Hall, Mt. Sterling Christmas food baskets and personal care bags are provided to Brown County families who are in need of these items. Carolyn Chaney 217-773-3141 or c14.chaney@trrcoopo.org Trrcopo.org Volunteers welcome week of and day of event Holiday Express and Santa Roodhouse Santa arrives by train and visits in the park 217-589-4351 December 6 Christmas in Versailles Old Versailles Grade School, Versailles 6am Pancake breakfast and Santa. Andy Ham 217-779-1778 Volunteers welcome All About Dance & More Christmas Tumbling & Trampoline Showcase Brown County Elementary School Gym, Mt. Sterling 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm A showcase of all tumbling and trampoline students at AADM. Come watch us flip flop and twirl in the air! Sara 217-473-3970 allaboutdanceandmore@yahoo.com AllAboutDanceandMore.com December 12 Mt. Sterling Winter Festival Uptown Mt. Sterling Family fun activities and contests for residents and businesses. Karla Metz karla.metz@tracyfoundation.org December 13 Heather’s Tumble-N-Tap Christmas Recital Brown County High School Auditorium, Mt. Sterling 2pm Heather Henry 217-773-4478 or heather@heatherstublentap.com December 18 Timewell Christmas Timewell Community Center, Timewell 6:30pm-8pm Santa Will be visiting Linda Pritchard 217-773-3700 Volunteers welcome December 25 Mt. Sterling United Methodist Church Christmas Meal United Methodist Church, Mt. Sterling Carry-outs: 11:30am, Meal: 12pm Christmas meal provided to community for free. Carry outs and transportation can be provided, contact church for details. Church 217-773-2027, 217-773-2047 While visiting Great Rivers Country contact any of the following for visitor information: Galena/Jo Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau 101 Bouthillier Street Galena, IL 61036 (877)464-2536 Galena.org Peoria Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 456 Fulton Street, Suite 300 Peoria, IL 61602 (800)747-0302 EnjoyPeoria.com Blackhawk Waterways Convention & Visitors Bureau 201 N. Franklin Avenue Polo, IL 61064 (800)678-2108 VisitNorthwestIllinois.com Galesburg Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 2163 East Main Street Galesburg, IL 61401 (800)916-3330 VisitGalesburg.com Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau 1601 River Drive, Suite 110 Moline, IL 61265 (800)747-7800 VisitQuadCities.com Quincy Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 532 Gardner Expressway Quincy, IL 62301 (800)978-4748 SeeQuincy.com Henry County Tourism Bureau P.O. Box 634 224 W. Third Street Kewanee, IL 61433 (309)761-8473 VisitHenryCounty.com Macomb Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 201 S. Lafayette Street Macomb, IL 61455 (309)833-1315 MakeItMacomb.com Brown County BrownCountyIL.com Greene County VisitWestCentralIllinois.com EldredHouse.com Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau 200 Piasa Street Alton, IL 62002 (800)258-6645 VisitAlton.com The Tourism Bureau ILLINOISouth 4387 N. Illinois Street Suite 200 Swansea, IL 62226 (800)442-1488 TheTourismBureau.org Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau Cottage #1 1000 N. Main Street Anna, IL 62906 (800)248-4373 SouthernmostIllinois.com Schuyler County SchuylerCountyIllinois.com Great Rivers Country Regional Tourism Development Office 581 South Deere Road, Macomb, IL 61455 (309)837-7460 GreatRiversCountry.info