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Country Corner Farm Market & Pumpkin Patch
Farm, Fresh, Fun! Explore acres of pumpkins, a giant interactive adventure corn maze, farm-fresh produce, a petting zoo, craft barn, tree house and playground. Hayrack and pony rides, Mine for gems, ride the famous cow train. Special event weekends and concessions are also offered.U-pick pumpkins, interactive adventure corn maze and flashlight maze available in the month of October. Ample parking and a nominal charge for activities.
The Chief Keokuk Campground features 70 pads with electrical hook-ups for trailers, plus 25 tent sites. There is a shower building on site. A sanitary dump station is near the camping area. The cabin is located on a slope overlooking Johnson Lake. A fire grill, table and BBQ grill are provided outside. A full-size bed, two sets of bunk beds, a table and benches are provided inside. The cabin has heat and air conditioning as well as two ceiling fans.
Located 4 miles north of I-80 at exit 19 and adjacent to the historic Hennepin Canal. Shady, quiet camping in the midst of nature's wonders. Spend a night in one of our four rustic cabins. Try the Yurt Accommodations. It is 20 foot diameter, and sleeps 8. It has one queen bed and 2 bunk beds with a full on bottom and twin on top Rent a canoe or kayak and relax on historic Hennepin Canal. Bring you own bicycle or simply walk to enjoy the recreational trail along the Hennepin Canal. The town of Geneseo has great Victorian homes with welcoming porches. In additional to the RV camp sites, there are 12 tent sites available. Internet services on site.
History in the Paint Public Art Tour
In the summer of 2013, a collective of artists, called the Walldogs, came to Kewanee, IL to paint 15 historic murals depicting the long history and heritage of the city. These paintings can be found on many downtown facades, as well as at the Amtrak Station that brings new people to the area, every day. About this mural: Kewanee was founded in May of 1854, when the Military Tract Railroad was routed to the north of Wethersfield. The town founders were from Wethersfield Township to the south, Sylvester Blish, Ralph Tenney, Henry Little and Sullivan Howard, plus Nelson Lay from Wisconsin. Colonel Berrian, civil engineer who supervised the laying of the track through this area, was asked to choose a name and he decided on "Kewanee," a Winnebago Indian word for "prairie chicken." In 1921, Wethersfield's 2,000 people asked to be annexed to Kewanee with its 16,000. That 18,000 would turn out to be Kewanee's peak population.
Bishop Hill State Historic Site
Four historically significant buildings are owned by the State of Illinois and are maintained as part of the Bishop Hill State Historic Site. These architectural treasures are the two-story Colony Church (1850), the three-story Colony Hotel (1852-ca. 1860), the Boys Dormitory (ca. 1850), and the Colony Barn (mid-1850s) that has been relocated behind the Hotel. In addition, the central village park contains a reconstructed gazebo and war monuments. On the south edge of the village, stands a new brick Museum to house a comprehensive collection of paintings by colonist and self-taught artist, Olof Krans (1838-1916). Hours and days of operation change with the season. Please call to confirm your visit.
CITY:Bishop Hill
The Grand Illinois Trail (GIT) is a 535-mile loop trail in northern Illinois. It goes from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi along the northern border of Illinois and then loops back across the state along the Illinois River and the Hennepin Canal. 200 miles of the route is on paved township and county roads while the rest is on limestone trails or paths. Hennepin Canal Communities - Annawan, Atkinson, Geneseo and Colona.
This historic building showcases warmth and spirit and is stocked with primitive favorites: cupboards and buckets featuring folk art, early country in old paint & original surface, barrels & quilts, tables and bowls. Peruse through garden accents, textiles, pottery, yellowware, treenware, handmades and dried everlastings to accent your home décor.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
The Hennepin Canal State Park, a 104-mile linear park, is a rustic, historic, educational, and recreational jewel spanning five counties and includes the entire width of Henry County with access points in Annawan, Atkinson, Geneseo, and Colona. It offers an up-close look at a fascinating piece of transportation history. It is popular with bicyclists who ride from town to town exploring the history, dining, lodging, and entertainment possibilities as they travel. The canal multi-purpose recreational trail is a portion of the American Discovery Trail, a 6,800-mile coast-to-coast trail devoted to non-motorized use. It is also part of the Grand Illinois Trail, a 535-mile loop through northern Illinois. The tree-lined park is a refuge with prairie restorations and wetlands slicing through corn and soybean farmland. Home to diverse flora and fauna, it has become a favorite for bird watchers and prairie enthusiasts. It offers numerous year-round opportunities to boat, hike, bike, fish, ride horseback, snowmobile, ice skate, and cross-country ski. Explore Henry County's jewel – the Hennepin Canal. In wintertime experience the longest snowmobile trail in the state -- 91 miles on the tow path. You can use the ice at your own risk, but pay heed to the locks, bridges and culverts where the ice likely is thinner than the rest of the canal. Bring your blades, skating along the canal is free! Keep in mind the rule is there must be 4" of snow and 6" of frost on canal for route to be open. Call the Visitor Center for automated message.
Antique Engine & Tractor Association Working Farm Show
Visit the 50-acre showground and experience the fall harvest early 1900's style. The event features the historical value of collection and exhibition of gasoline and steam tractors, power driven farm machinery and other equipment through field demonstrations, displays of gas engines, garden tractors, farm tractors, and equipment. Tractor pulls, craft demonstrations, speakers, children activities and music are featured daily. Food is available and parking is free. Take the kids on a train ride throughout the showground. .
Cruise the highway; treat Mom to the sights and sounds of Henry County's Thrifty on 150 from Route 6 in Coal Valley to Galesburg. It's a day to shop for deals at the many antique, plant and yard sales. Make a stop in Alpha to visit the car show and the plant sale at Gazebo Park.
Enjoy the perfect ending to the summer and visit the World's largest outdoor pork barbeque held on the streets of Kewanee. Events include a parade, carnival, concessions, craft show, three-day flea market, live entertainment stages. Open 7 am to 10 pm. Bringing home the chops since 1941.
Bishop Hill Prairie Arts Center
Enjoy watching the potter in an open air studio creating artwork on the potter's wheel. The center also features rug, broom, weaving and spinning artisans.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Central Illinois' most unique farm market. Wagon rides, playground, corn maze, farm animals, Apple Express train. Farm market filled with unique gifts, fresh produce and specialty foods such as jams, salsas, soups, etc. The large bakery provides an assortment of fresh baked goods and a great lunch on weekdays. Lunch served on weekends in September and October from The Old Market Eatery.
Andover Historical Museum & Grounds
This former home of August Rehnstrom was a temporary haven for Swedish immigrants in the 1860s. The lawn features the bell from the area's first two-story school and millstones from the historic Edwards River Mill.
The Outsider Gallery is filled with whimsical, elegant, and functional items from regional artisans Steve and Marsha Carleson. Marsha makes handmade paper, 3-dimensional paper pieces, bowls, vases, bottle cap tables and other objects of whimsy. Steve makes glass ornaments, beads, and fused glass pieces with the occasional traditional Swedish tina boxes combined into the mixture.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Atkinson Motorsport Campground
Enjoy your stay at the state of the art campground. There are 28 sites that will easily accommodate a 40' motor-home and then some! All sites have electricity and water, while some have sewer. A dump station is at the east end of the campground. There are 6 total shower houses also available: Each room has a shower, toilet, sink and hooks to hang your towel. Enjoy your evenings with a fire in the public use area. This is a great place for getting to know your neighbors and sharing stories about your day of riding and fun!
Windmont Park, a 20-acre site on the city's southwest side, is one of the most attractive settings of any park in the Midwest. A lagoon is surrounded by a large variety of trees and shrubs, and the eye is drawn to an iron footbridge that crosses the lagoon. There's also a sidewalk that circles the water. A fountain donated to the park by a group of citizens adds a finishing touch to the scene. Recently installed at Windmont were an disabled accessible fishing pier, a new shelter, playground equipment and wider sidewalks for walkers enjoying the jaunt around the lagoon.
The Feathered Nest at Windy Corner Farm
A delightful artist haven offering a mix of Victorian eggs, feathered masks and wreaths, floral arrangements and intimate miniature portrait silhouettes. Windy Corner Farms and The Feathered Nest gardens and studio are an experience soon to be a cherished memory.
CITY:Bishop Hill
The holiday festivities in Bishop Hill begin with Julmarknad, or Christmas Market. This event is based on Scandinavian customs dating back to the Middle Ages when farmers and artisans would gather in the village squares to sell their wares. Bishop Hill businesses will be offering unique gifts, handmade wares, antiques, quilts, collectibles, baked goods, delicious foods, and Swedish imports. Businesses will be open from 10-5pm. Scandinavian foods such as herring, lutfisk, and rye bread are also in abundance. Select from a large array of delicious holiday cookies, homemade by community bakers on Friday and Saturday.
CITY:Bishop Hill
One of Illinois' finest examples of courthouse architecture, this stately structure was built in 1878. The main courtroom ceiling is decorated with murals depicting the principal communities of the county.
Jordbruksdagarna – Agriculture days
Celebrate Bishop Hill's agrarian heritage, this event features traditional 19th century harvest activities and demonstrations, hands-on activities, music, farm produce, and Colony stew. Hours: 10am to 5pm.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Atkinson Motorsports Park (Gob Hill)
Looking for an adrenaline rush in Henry County? Experience the thrill of the Hill! Filled with 200 acres of unrestricted trails, undiscovered timber, rugged hills, steep valleys and lakes. Gob Hill is a motorsport enthusiast's dream. More conservative riders can enjoy over four miles of perimeter road riding, with beautiful Midwestern vistas. Gob Hill is also home to a children's dirt track perfect for knee-high dirt trackers. There is also a motocross track.
Hillcrest Resort and Event Center
Hillcrest Resort and Event Center features a clubhouse with fireplace and large screen TV's. You will also enjoy the restaurant, sports club, swimming pool, 9-hole golf course and weekly entertainment. This camping and RV resort offers fishing for bass, blue gill, and catfish, hiking trails, children's swings, horseshoe pits, sand volleyball, bags, a beverage store, and wireless Internet at the clubhouse. Secluded from the highway, but only ten miles to Quad Cities Airport in Moline and six miles to Interstate 80 in a beautiful country setting. The Event Center offers seven events per season: Hillcrest Music Fest, Illinois BBQ Fest, American Country Music Fest, and Quad Cities Haunted Woods. The center is also the home of reality TV show, American Resort. Camping and RV reservations can be made online or by phone. For information on upcoming festivals at the event center visit www.hillcresteventcenter.com.
Stay for a night, a weekend, or longer in the peaceful beauty of historic Bishop Hill. The Gallery Inn, located on the 2nd floor of the original 1856 Bishop Hill Colony Administration Building, offers three tranquil guest rooms, each with a queen bed and private bath, and a large shared sitting room overlooking the village park. It's the perfect spot to enjoy Bishop Hill's festivals and special events.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Sunnyfield Greenhouse & Garden Center
Professional growers offering 1200 varieties of annuals, perennials, grasses, vegetables & vines. Heirloom tomatoes a specialty. Visit the expanded display gardens to gather ideas and shop a variety of unique gifts and planters for your garden. Landscape design and installation available. Open April 1 through October 31.
This unique winery includes a remodeled barn that serves as a wine shop and a bed and breakfast in a historic home overlooking the vineyard, all located on a sesquicentennial farm.
Atkinson Historical Society Museum
This historical society museum has diplays and entertaining stories about the people and history of Atkinson, the Hennepin Canal, Rolle Bolle and Henry County.
More on 34 - Miles and Miles of Sales
Treasure hunters and pickers alike find bargains traveling over 100 miles through five counties and 18 towns. It's not your typical garage or yard sale. Day trippers will find an array of items from vendors who line the streets to sell their wares with selections from antiques and collectibles to everyday things.
Return to the serenity of an earlier time with a visit to this restored Swedish village. See traditional craftsmen at work, explore our museums, visit our numerous and unique shops and dine in one of our Swedish-American restaurants.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Step away from the everyday to the ultimate retreat. The Twinflower Inn features four suites and two guest rooms. Built as the original Colony Hospital in 1855, the inn is one of 10 original buildings lovingly restored in the village of Bishop Hill a national historic landmark. It's your home base for a weekend adventure to begin.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Good's European Bed & Breakfast Suites
If you're traveling in Western Illinois, stop in at Good's, then stay overnight in one of four European Bed & Breakfast Suites! Enjoy complimentary continental breakfast at the Rathskeller, and free Wi-Fi Internet access. Each room is tastefully appointed with furniture collections featured in Good's American Furniture Showplace store.
The Rock Island Trail provides 27 miles for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing. One of the premier rails-to-trails facilities in Illinois, this trail is a sure-fire winner for the entire family.
Experience an old time mercantile with shelves brimming with Swedish gourment foods, confections and souvenirs.
CITY:Bishop Hill
The Geneseo Historical Museum features displays of local people and places in an Italianate-style home built in the mid-1800. Walk through the 27-rooms which tell the story of how people lived in the past and Geneseo's history. See the Underground Railroad space used to hide runaway slaves. A wide variety of President Abraham Lincoln artifacts are the centerpiece of the museum. Visit the newly built carriage house home to Geneseo's agricultural history. Explore and be delighted while learning about Geneseo's heritage
Andover's quaint chapel was endowed by the world-famous opera singer Jenny Lind. Built in 1850, this chapel is the "Mother Church" of the former Augustana Lutheran Synod of America.
Shallowbrook Farm Executive Retreat
Whether a strategy session, customer/dealer conference, sales, marketing or executive retreat - let our professional staff assist you with your conference planning. We specialize in organizing a tranquil ideal meeting environment with care. Just 35 minutes north of Peoria, featuring tennis, golf, hot tub and game room.
Large mature trees covering 50 acres surrounds a 5 acre lake for you to unwind in nature's glory. Activities for all ages - swim, fish, play horseshoes, volleyball or swing at the playground. 30 and 50 amp sites all with water and electric hookup. Pull through and tent sites are available.
The Bishop Hill Bakery& Eatery is and always will be a respite for Bishop Hill visitors offering fresh baked bread, cookies, pies, with a dash of neighbourliness. As you stand to place your order at the counter watch fresh bread and cookies made right before your eyes. Serving delish lunches with homemade soup, casseroles, or a sandwich from the daily lunch menu. The bakery is located across from the Colony Store and Steeple building and Sweet Annie Primitives.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Henry County Historical Museum
This museum's detailed exhibits include a one-room schoolhouse, doctor's and dentist's offices, the war room, restored ag implements, machinery, an authentic windmill and a hog house.
CITY:Bishop Hill
American Woman's League Chapter House
Built in 1911 and listed in the National Register of Historic Sites, this house is now owned by the Andover Historical Society. Was built as one of nine Woman's League Chapter Houses in the state of Illinois, features stylistic characteristics of the arts and crafts movement.
Francis Park, home to "Woodland Palace" is a great place to tour and enjoy the outdoors. Perfect for your special occasion. 40 acres of woodlands to explore while camping at one of 60 RV sites with electricity or in the spacious tent area. Water, dump station, free firewood are available. Enjoy the playground equipment, ball diamond, horseshoe court and picnic area. Open and closed area shelters available for rental. Open May through September - no reservations available. Easily accessible from I-74 and I-80.
1,365 acres of recreation opportunities. The park's centerpiece is a 58-acre lake that offers both fishing and boating, as well as nearly two and a half miles of shoreline to explore.
If motorcycles are your thing, check out Reiman's Harley Davidson. Roger Reiman, the original proprietor, is a 1998 inductee into the American Motorcycle Association's Hall of Fame and a three-time winner of the Daytona 200. A top competitor in the AMA's Grand National Circuit during the 1960s, Reiman cut back on his racing schedule to manage the family Harley Davidson dealership in Kewanee during the 1970s. It was during this time that he became famous as motorcycle stuntman Evel Knievel's head mechanic. Since Reiman's death in a racing accident in 1997, the Packee family has owned and operated the dealership. One of the top Harley Davidson dealerships in the Midwest, Reiman's can meet every motorcycle enthusiast's needs and desires. Stop by and visit the Racing Museum and check out the history of Roger Reiman and Evel Knievel. Axle will be there to greet you!
Bishop Hill Clay and Fiber Fest
Interact with skilled potters and a variety of fiber artists during this two day event. Artists are featured in an indoor/outdoor classroom at Bishop Hill's Prairie Arts Center. Potters of all levels will demonstrate wheel throwing and hand building techniques, the Native American art of horse hair pottery, pit and raku firing processes and more. Learn weaving, spinning, rug hooking and broom making. Make and take activities will be conducted both days. Local musicians will entertain you with their diverse musical style in the village park Saturday afternoon, and an old-fashioned pie and ice cream social will be held there, too. Saturday evening, a soup supper takes place in the Bishop Hill Colony School. For $10, attendees can pick out a hand-thrown bowl, fill it with homemade soup, and take the bowl home afterward.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Best Western Annawan Inn and Banquet Center
Conveniently located off of Interstate 80, Exit 33 with a friendly and personable management team. The facility offers 62 spacious rooms with a refrigerator, microwave and 25" television in every room. Select from a standard king, standard double, handicap accessible and extended stay rooms. Complimentary hot continental breakfast and free wireless Internet access. The Banquet Center has seating capacity for 450 people. It also has the ability to host three-break out rooms seating 75 each and hotel offers 1 meeting room seating 45. A Banquet Center adjoins hotel with for groups 400 maximum seating. Catering available.
Conviently located just minutes off of Interstate 80; near downtown Geneseo, offering many shopping opportunities. Only 20 minutes from the Quad City International Airport and the mighty Mississippi. Wake up each morning to free SuperStart continental breakfast, and take advantage of amenities like free Wi-Fi and free large-vehicle parking to help your trip go smoothly. Unwind after a day on the road in our heated indoor pool, or just relax in your spacious room with cable TV. Book a suite to enjoy additional conveniences like a Jacuzzi, microwave, refrigerator and a sofabed or easy chair and ottoman. We have pet-friendly, non-smoking and handicapped-accessible rooms available, and kids 17 and under stay free with an adult.
There are many eclectic country treasures featuring dinnerware, table linens, purses and home decor specialty items. Along with the gift barn visit the Christmas Shoppe filled with trimmings for the Holiday season.
"Torment at Twelve Hundred" the theatrical haunted attraction, continues its daunting saga of "Torment," exceeding the boundaries of fear, sending you on a walking path through dark winding tunnels, outdoor wooded trails, highly detailed buildings and more. One of the top 10 haunts in Illinois by USA Today. Not recommended for 12 years and younger. Open all weekends in October! Fridays & Saturdays: 7 pm – 12 am, Sundays 7 pm – 10 pm. General Admission $15.00
Friendly tavern serving food made on site. Decorated with historic sports memorabilia from local Bishop Hill teams.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Conveniently located just minutes off of Interstate 80; near downtown Geneseo offering many shopping opportunities. Located only 20 minutes from the Quad City International Airport.
Cambridge Christmas on the Square
70 plus crafters will be featured at the Cambridge Parent Club's annual craft show. Visit beautifully decorated homes during the Tour of Homes, area churches will feature "specialty treats." Stop at Cambridge Community Hall and enjoy a visit with Santa, Holiday Music, supper and view the Festival of Trees. End the day and partake in the Baptist Church Christmas Cantata. Hours: 3pm to 8pm.
The Princeville Heritage Museum opened to the public in 1999. The museum is a part of the Historical Association of Princeville (incorporated in 1987). The 15,000 square foot handicap accessible facility features antique agriculture equipment, steam powered tractors and threshers, area artifacts, a genealogy research area, and much more. In 2004 the Akron Townhouse School was moved to the museum grounds. The townhouse school allows children and adults alike to take a step back in time and participate in a day in the life of a student in the early 1900's. With seating for 35, the conference facilities are equipped with state of the art audio visual equipment and wireless internet connection. The facility also includes a full kitchen.
36 spacious smoking/non-smoking rooms available with 25" color TV, cable, refrigerator, and microwave in every room. Select from a standard king, standard double, handicap accessible and extended stay rooms. Complimentary hot continental breakfast, free local calls and wireless Internet access, fax & copy services. Located 6.55 miles from Historic Bishop Hill and .06 miles from the Wiley Museum.
Andover and Andover Lake Park will glow with decorations. Stroll on walkways marked by luminaries or ride in a horse-drawn wagon. Soup supper and Christmas goodies, refreshments & kids crafts at the American Legion Building from 5pm to 7pm. Visit candle-lit Jenny Lind Chapel and hear live Christmas music from 6pm to 8pm.
Located at ground level below The Gallery Inn, the Bishop Hill Gallery specializes in artwork and framing. As you enter the gallery, you will notice a great selection of Abraham Lincoln and Civil War photographs and documents, as well as other artwork. You can purchase your art and have it framed by skilled crafts people in the same location.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Relax in a beautiful 1875 home and enjoy the comforts and quiet away from it all. Four lovely guest rooms along with fresh country breakfast.
Snakeden Hollow State Fish and Wildlife Area
Features exceptional waterfowl hunting opportunities. The 112 water impoundments offer large-mouth and small-mouth bass, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, bullhead, rainbow and brown trout for fishing. Seasonal restrictions and limited access may apply.
Country Antique Market, Bishop Hill
Join in the gathering of 60 exceptional proprietors showing and selling their wares on the Colony School lawn. Look and peruse through a vast variety of hard to find specialty collectibles and antiques from early country, primitives, folk art, pottery and textiles. This market is the the place you are longing to explore. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., $5
CITY:Bishop Hill
Country Corner Giant Pumpkin Festival
Jack O'Lantern meets Jack and the Beanstalk! Like Jack's plant, a pumpkin can grow, and grow, and grow – until it becomes one of the stars of the annual Giant Pumpkin Festival! See pumpkins weighing over 500 pounds. Most are for sale, so–give yourself the ultimate challenge and wrestle a giant out in our 20-acre pumpkin patch–or just point at one that's been pre-picked at the farmstand. We'll help with the wrestling, weighing and toting. Fall fun park, hayrack rides, corn cannons, our famous "Cow Train" barrel train, "Mining for Gems" ,bounce house, and Kids' Corn Maze. Free admission, ample parking, nominal charge for events. Fall Fun Park open: 10:30am to 6pm.
Start your exploration with a visit to Good's Furniture. America's Furniture Showplace is one of the oldest and largest family-owned furniture stores in the Midwest and is the centerpiece of Kewanee's downtown. The 250,000 square-foot showroom spans two city blocks and encompasses twelve restored buildings that feature over fifty furniture brands. It's a complete shopping experience: visit Good's Market Square Gift Emporium with unique gifts including upscale clothing and accessories, fine luggage, gourmet food and wine, and much more! Grab a bite to eat at the Wine Cellar Restaurant on Good's lower level. For an afternoon pick-me-up, stop by the Coffee & Wine Bar. A skywalk, glass elevators, and a Koi Pond add to the ambience. Visit for the day and pamper yourself with an overnight stay at the in-store European Bed & Breakfast.
This celebration welcomes spring with businesses serving treats and refreshments. We invite you to experience Bishop Hill renewed. Spring has arrived in Bishop Hill with special exhibits, shops open with fresh ideas. Refreshments are served in many of the shops and museums. See you soon!
CITY:Bishop Hill
The Hennepin Canal Parkway follows an old towpath that was actually never used, although the locks and aqueducts are in still in place. It was originally built to link the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. The 105-mile path is level and easy; however, water is scarce along the way (found only at locks 21, 22 and the Visitor Center), so be sure to bring plenty, especially during hot days. The landscape varies from forest to grasslands to marsh to farmland, and the trail is particularly pleasing during fall, when the leaves are changing colors. The Hennepin Canal Parkway has become a cyclist's paradise and an exceptional spot for fishing, birding, horseback riding and a wealth of outdoor recreation.
Mautino State Fish and Wildlife Area
Encompasses 871 acres of mostly unreclaimed strip-mining land. The area is dotted with some 15 stocked lakes for fishing. Be aware that shore access is limited and that shorelines tend to drop off suddenly into deep water.
The Hennepin Feeder Canal Trail located just south of Rock Falls is where you will pick up this medium to difficult trail. Cyclists, hikers and anglers come to enjoy the stocked waters, the peaceful wooded banks and the abundance of bird life. As the trail heads south toward the rural countryside the path frees itself from the throngs of people allowing you to enjoy the serene environment all to yourself.
Tour this centennial barn, one of the largest in the country and one of forty-two left in the State of Illinois. It stands 80 feet high and 85 feet in diameter and features a 16-foot diameter floor to ceiling silo. A farm implement museum in on the main floor. Tours are provided by Friends of Johnson's Park Foundation and groups of ten or more asked to call ahead. Open the first, third, and fifth Saturday beginning May through October. Hours: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Start the day off at 9am with having breakfast with Santa, make-it and take-it ornaments for kids, edible Christmas ornaments for wildlife, train and carriage rides, candy cane hunt, viewing mini Christmas trees, and a chocolate fair. Parade features floats, marching bands, and Santa. Dusk falls and tens of thousands of lights light up the decorations at Veteran's Park downtown Galva. Enjoy the Galva Arts Council entertainment in the evening.
If you enjoy classic cars and trucks in a historic downtown setting, please join us for the annual Cambridge Auto Show. Over 150 cars, trucks and motorcycles will be on display. The day offers live entertainment, tours of the Historical Heritage Village, food and craft vendors, along with many other activities.
An array of skillfully handmade items, vintage and new quilts along with a treasure trove of antiques and collectibles. Hours: Daily 10am to 5pm, Sun 12pm to 5pm call ahead for winter hours.
CITY:Bishop Hill
AmericInn Lodge and Suites of Kewanee
Located in Kewanee, off U.S. 34 with great dining and shopping nearby. Amtrak transportation is available in the downtown area. Guests are offered a hot cup of coffee and a satisfying complimentary Continental breakfast. Choose from 49 rooms and two specialty suites. Guests enjoy the indoor pool, pool-side exercise room and heated spa. Other guest services at the hotel include a business center and guest laundry room. 900 square feet meeting space available. A perfect place for a weekend getaway, wedding or any special occasion.
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner while overlooking the 56-acre lake. Featuring buffalo burgers, vegetarian choices, homemade pie and daily features. Breakfast and lunch served Tuesday through Sunday 8 am to 2 pm. Dinner served Thursday through Saturday, 5 pm to 8 pm.
Spend the night in a true timber frame post and beam barn set in 200 acres of wooded quiet.
PL Damron's Catering Cafe & Banquets
Follow the lunch crowd and dine in a beautifully preserved historic building where everything is homemade from the soups to the entrees. PL Damron's Café is known for its fresh baked breads, bakery treats (try the cinnamon and caramel rolls!), and pies. PL Damron's Barbecue is a house specialty with pulled pork, pulled rib, beef, and chicken served in a special barbecue sauce. PL Damron's Café also offers catering and banquet services. Hours:Tuesday to Thursday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, "The Scoop" open 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Old Settlers' Day and Colony School Reunion
Celebrate the 171st anniversary of the Bishop Hill Colony and the 121st year of the Old Settler's Association. Enjoy a traditional chicken dinner, the High Society Band Concert and program featuring Bishop Hill Colony descendants' speakers. Sunday a reunion of students and teachers from the Bishop Hill Colony School takes place and memories are shared. Hours: 11:30 am to 3 pm.
CITY:Bishop Hill
Stop in …enjoy whimsical paper mache sculptures and hand colored prints by David Smith; resident artist and art teacher. Explore our ever-growing selection of diverse artwork by innovative Midwest artists. We offer art classes for children, adults, and private groups. We are also available for social gatherings, meetings, and birthday parties. Our goal is to be a gathering place for the community and visitors, so that visual arts might enrich everyone's life.
We invite you to spend the day in an enchanting village. The park is the center of this small town and will be filled with storytelling and music. What is a Chautauqua anyway? Join us for the historical re-enactment, a family oriented event sharing true tales of what makes us uniquely American.
CITY:Bishop Hill
View beautiful works of art from local and regional artists. Choose from watercolor and oil paintings, metal artwork and stained-glass.
Gather your friends for fabulous food in a warm atmosphere featuring a spectacular 19th century historical bar. The menu selection offers great sandwiches, fantastic pizza, and dinner entrees. Enjoy over twenty different beers on tap at the mahogany back bar imported from Belgium by the Pabst Blue Ribbon Brewing Company.
Founded in 1976, the group maintains the Kewanee Historical Society's Robert and Marcella Richards Museum, featuring numerous exhibits highlighting the colorful history of Kewanee. Open, May 1st to October 1st Thursday & Saturday, 1:30PM-4:00PM Open Everyday Labor Day Weekend
Award winning bed & breakfast and restaurant featuring Mediterranean cuisine, using locally available ingredients. Conveniently located off I-80. Four uniquely appointed guest suites, including private bathrooms.
The drive will be worth it when you visit with the engaging sales associates, view their vast name brand apparel and shoes, and hear the "locals" story. They also personalize sports clothing upon request. It's all about the sports lore and offerings.
Here you'll find restored and re-purposed furniture and other home decor finds. Re-purposing furniture and home decor with Mustard Seeds Milk Paint and American Paint Company products! Take time to smell the wonderful hand-poured, highly fragranced candles. Locally made goat milk soaps & lotion are the best! There is something for everyone in this locally owned boutique. Custom work and paint classes offered.
Mary's Family Dining offers affordable home-cooked meals served on white table cloths. Lunch specials and a salad bar are offered daily. Enjoy the friendly lounge area while you wait for your seat.
A delightful shopping experience awaits you! Choose from home decor – home scents – crystal – gourmet foods and coffee- jewelry and much more. Heartfelt also offers custom floral creation, framing and gift baskets.
Right on track to be our favorite destination! Located next to the downtown Amtrak Passenger Station. Indoor and outdoor dining available. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Barn is located atop the bluff in Geneseo since 1968. The group's actors, directors, backstage personnel, support staff, and audience are drawn from 60 mile radius that includes cities in Illinois and Iowa.
Country Corner Fall Flea Market
Enjoy a large Flea Market with over 20 vendors each day displaying their wares for sale from 10am to 5pm. Hayrack Rides, U-Pick Pumpkins, Corn Maze. Fall Fun Park Hours: 10:30am to 6pm.
Bishop Hill Old Settlers' Association Antique Car Show
Please join us in historic Bishop Hill and spend an automotive fun day in the Village. The park streets are lined with over 100 vintage cars and trucks each year. Bishop Hill's Volunteer Firemen will be serving a grilled pork chop meal in the Park during the Car Show. Proceeds from this show go to the restoration and preservation of the Bishop Hill Colony School completed in 1861. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
CITY:Bishop Hill
After 85 years, the golf course is still going strong. This 18-hole championship course features beautiful mature trees, fast greens and great fairways. Enjoy a delicious meal in the clubhouse, Greenside Grill or Roy's Place. 18 holes with a cart: Weekday $32 Weekends $37
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I do own a lot of Channel Classics CDs; but my favorit is:
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Very hard to say because it depends on what you are in the mood for. I have about 4 dozen Channel Classic Recordings. About two thirds are SACD's and the rest are Studio Master Downloads. Many were purchased without really knowing the music. There were no dissapointments and many surprises. I could easily say that about dozen are favorites of all the music I own. However, after some careful thought, and much handwringing, I could say that the following half dozen might be my favorites from Channel.
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2) Netherland Bach Society - Magnificat [SACD]
3) Florilegium - Bolivian Baroque, Vol. 1 [Studio Master]
4) Wispelwey - Wispelwey plays Tchaikovsky, Saint-Saëns & Bruch [SACD]
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The Oceanarium immerses you in the vibrant coastal ecosystem of beluga whales, Pacific white-sided dolphins, sea otters and sea lions. You'll also find the Polar Play Zone for kids, along with marine mammal presentations.
Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours
Try a segway tour, where you'll enjoy fantastic views of Chicago's famous attractions. Explore Chicago by day or night with friendly tour guides.
Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center
88,000 sq. ft. multi-use facility: 40-yd. x 40-yd. indoor turf field; 3 basketball courts with wood floors; rock-climbing; Bulls/White Sox Training Academy batting cages; multi-lane running track; multi-purpose rooms; 7,000 sq. ft. fitness center.
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Two full-sized rinks are open for year-round skating. All Seasons also offers a game room, ballet room, pro shop and party room.
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This Navy Pier funhouse takes visitors on a 15-minute, full sensory experience that challenges and dazzles guests to navigate through a series of mirror mazes set in the great city of Chicago.
Ten-acre horse farm offers hayrides and riding lessons, plus a petting zoo, exotic animals and even a monthly line dancing event.
Arrowhead provides extraordinary facilities, spectacular views and customized services. The Clubhouse accommodates from 20 to 300 guests and is the perfect site for private parties, corporate meetings, trade shows, team building or wedding receptions.
An 18-hole championship course cut thru 10,000 oak trees, with water hazards on 9 of 18 holes, complete clubhouse bar and restaurant. Chicagoland Golf 5 Star rated facility.
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Ten minutes from O'Hare, Bensenville Park District offers everything for your leisure, fitness & banquet needs. From the outstanding White Pines Golf Club to the award-winning Deer Grove Water Park, come and enjoy a variety of activities, parks & events.
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On historic Bluff Street along the waterway in downtown Joliet, this park features free summer concerts, lush grounds, outdoor bandshell and indoor theatre. Office hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 noon.
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Lord and Burnham designed this historic greenhouse featuring a tropical house, cacti room, show house and outdoor gardens.
Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville, Illinois, has everything an outdoors fanatic could want. Hikers, bicyclers, horseback riders and cross-country skiers can enjoy more than 6 miles of turf and limestone trails, including a convenient route to the Illinois Prairie Path. Trails around the McKee Marsh area feature two observation decks, a bird blind, and signs that describe the history and ecological significance of the marsh.
If you enjoy challenging greens and a not too overbearing of a course, you have come to the right place. Bloomingdale Golf Club offers an enjoyable challenge for golfers of all levels.
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Tour Chicago on a cool cruiser-style bicycle and follow a guide who makes brief stops at the most popular sights, providing light-hearted commentary that will keep you entertained. Some fun rides include the Lakefront Neighborhoods Tour, Bikes, Bites and Brews Tour, and the Southside Gangster Tour.
Bolingbrook Golf Club combines the elements of a world-class facility and championship golf. Featuring an Arthur Hills and Steve Forrest designed golf course, a learning academy, clubhouse with lounge, two full-service restaurants, and banquet facilities.
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Situated on 45 beautiful acres, this nine-hole, 2205-yard, Par 32, executive length course offers the perfect course for a quick round of great golf.
Located in Lockport, IL, just 40 miles southwest of Chicago's Loop, Broken Arrow features 27 holes of Championship Golf, Driving Range, and Banquet Venue. Broken Arrow utilizes the "Prolink" GPS System by GPS Industries on its entire fleet of Club Car Golf Carts. These large and easy to use systems act as "virtual caddies" designed to give you all the information you need. At a glance, golfers can see the entire hole, hazards, bunkers, and rough areas. This system also allows the golf shop to issue weather warnings and other messages to golfers. The clubhouse features a full service golf shop, snack bar, locker rooms, restaurant, and banquet room. Accommodating up to 250 guest events, the Banquet Room is perfect for making your dream event a reality! With 27 holes of Championship Golf, Restaurant, and Banquet Venue, Broken Arrow has plenty to offer.
There's more than 200 beautifully landscaped acres to explore at Brookfield Zoo. Highlights include dolphin shows at Seven Seas, ape encounters at Tropic World and the chance for kids to dress up and play veterinarian at the Hamill Family Play Zoo. The zoo also offers an old-fashioned carousel and a wide variety of shopping and dining options.
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Chris Gerding has been promoted by Southwest Medical Associates (SWMA) to executive director. Gerding previously was SWMA's assistant director since 2001. She has a bachelor's degree in business from Oklahoma City University and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix. Gerding has also been a member of the Medical Group Management Association since 2001.
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Willis Kephart, M.D., gynecologist. Kephart previously worked at the Lafayette Regional Health Center in Lexington, Mo., where he practiced in gynecology and urogynecology for five years; at the Lovelace Medical Center for 10 years, where he served as the chief of gynecologic surgery; and worked as a clinical faculty member and clinical assistant professor at the University of New Mexico's Health Sciences Center. He has a medical degree from the the University of Nebraska; completed a residency and internship in OB-GYN at UNM; and is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. Kephart is a member of the American Medical Association, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
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A day of reckoning is quickly approaching for state and local governments that have received money from the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - the stimulus package that some lawmakers and economists hope will help sweeten the nation's sour economy.
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Lucian A. Bebchuk
Harvard Law School; National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER); Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI)
Martijn Cremers
University of Notre Dame
Urs Peyer
INSEAD - Finance
Harvard Law and Economics Discussion Paper No. 574
We investigate the distribution of pay in the top executive team in public companies. In particular, we study the CEO's pay slice (CPS), defined as the fraction of the aggregate top-five total compensation paid to the CEO. The level of a firm's CPS might reflect the relative centrality of the CEO in the top executive team in terms of ability, contribution to the firm, or power.
We find that CPS has been going up over the past decade. During this period, CEOs have increased their fraction of both equity-based compensation and non-equity compensation. The level of CPS is associated with various characteristics of the top team and the firm's governance arrangements. Among other things, CPS is high when the CEO has long tenure; when the CEO chairs the board; when few other executives are members of the board; and when the firm has more entrenching provisions.
High CPS is associated with lower firm value as measured by Tobin's Q. Using a simultaneous equations approach yields findings consistent with the possibility that this negative correlation is at least partly due to high CPS, or the relative CEO centrality it might reflect, bringing about a lower Tobin's Q. Consistent with the negative correlation between high CPS and Q, high CPS is associated with a less favorable market reaction, and a higher likelihood of a negative market reaction, to acquisitions announced by the firm. We also find that high CPS is associated with lower variability of stock returns over time. Overall, our results indicate that the distribution of compensation in the top executive team is an aspect of pay arrangements and corporate governance that deserves researchers' attention.
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Keywords: Executive compensation, corporate governance, CEOs, options, equity-based compensation, non-equity compensation, Tobin's Q, entrenchment, independent directors, board size, CEO tenure, CEO turnover, acquisitions, variability of returns, pay distribution, and internal pay equity
JEL Classification: D23, G32, G38, J33, J44, K22, M14
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Bankston, Carl L. Encyclopedia of American Immigration. Pasadena, CA: Salem Press, 2010. Newberry Call Number: Local History Ref JV 6465 .E53 2010.
This three-volume set covers immigration to America from the Bering Strait migrations through the 21st century. Coverage of the topic includes information about the settlement of each US state, information on particular ethnic and national immigrant groups, political and social histories of immigration, and information on immigration law. Biographical sketches of significant American immigrants are included, as are entries on significant events, documents (the US Federal Census, passports) legal cases, locations, and social movements (Civil Rights, Labor Unions, Women's Movement). Each signed entry is cross-referenced, and each contains a bibliography, many of which are annotated.
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Back to the Future
July 30 2010 07:53AM
In the next 12 months or so, we're going to hear a lot about Dustin Penner and Ales Hemsky. Both make north of 4M per season and both will be UFA 2012 summer, and both can create offense on their own. There's every chance one (or both) will be gone by 2012
The Oilers are blessed and cursed with two lottery picks (Gagner, Hall) and more on the way--possibly two more by summer 2012. Those entry level contracts aren't cheap, and Shawn Horcoff's cap hit will be rolling along too. Tom Gilbert, Ryan Whitney and Nikolai Khabibulin will also be on the books for 2012-13.
It may come down to one or the other.
- 06-07 5x5 per 60m: 2.09
- 07-08 5x5 per 60m: 2.36
- 08-09 5x5 per 60m: 2.08
- 09-10 5x5 per 60m: 2.85
- 06-07 5x4 per 60m: 5.45
- 07-08 5x4 per 60m: 5.93
- 08-09 5x4 per 60m: 5.00
- 09-10 5x4 per 60m: 4.71
By the numbers, Hemsky is extremely consistent. His EV numbers come on an addled team and his PP numbers are exceptional considering the help. Ales Hemsky is an injury concern and he is not a tremendous player without the puck, but he is a demon with it and has little fear. He creates so much offense (and room) that it is hard to imagine 83 on another team. Then again, I expect a long lineup if Tambellini makes him available. He's a beauty player.
- Boxcars: 82gp, 32-31-63
- Shots: 203
- Plus Minus: +6
- Corsi (Rel): 16.8 (1st F)
- 5x5/60: 2.43 (1st F)
- 5x4/60: 3.97 (4th F)
- Quality of Competition: 9th F
- Quality of Teammates: 3rd F
- FO Percentage: 47.6% in 420FO's
- OZone FO %: 45.4 (toughest F)
- Cap Hit: $4.25M
Considering the team he played on, this is like looking at Johnny Bench's 1970 APBA card. The only slight question mark is quality of competition, and that was such a moving target this season you can make a case for disregarding it entirely. His RelCorsi is all world--and doing it with the Edmonton Oilers 09-10 was spectacular.
Late in the season, the Oilers were playing Dallas on PPV. Stars 3, Oilers 0. Penner got the puck down low early in the second period and created a powerplay. The Oilers didn't score, but kept the puck in the Dallas end for the first time in the game. Later, he caught a break on a turnover at the Edmonton blueline (Cogs sent him away) and he scored on a breakaway. After that, he manhandled two Stars defenders, created another powerplay, but the Oilers never got it because he dished to Pouliot who scored on the play.
That sequence--and the numbers above--tell us Dustin Penner is an above average player. He may end up at center, or on the wing with gifted linemates, but he will be the one carrying the mail.
The Oilers may have to make a choice between these two talents by summer 2012. Or maybe they'll deal away one of those lottery picks instead. It's going to be interesting.
July 30 2010, 10:16AM
I'm not certain either will want to stay in Edmonton when they go UFA.
July 30 2010, 07:59AM
Fist! Good read LT
Smid has great numbers for last years team too near Penner for corsi ratings. You think the Oilers are going to need to make one of these decisions on him too? Or is the point production the only determining factor?
Fist! First! Flossed!
Seriously. Tough decision. I vote keep Penner.... I can't believe I'm saying that.
Ugh... probably not first now.... :(
I like how after the "Phoebe Cates" scandal~ you decided to not use Michael J Fox or Christopher Lloyd for your "Back to the Future" article
well played LT, well played
*Take that Eve Stambellini*
If we had to choose to keep one, it would be hard to say which one. I would say that if the choice had to be made now, I would keep Hemsky, as he has been consistant. As for Penner, he was great this year, but hasn't really showed up for the first two seasons before hand.
July 30 2010, 08:04AM
Great post and a very interesting topic, I could very easily see both Hall and MPS outshining Penner by year end, definitely by 2011-2012 season. Do you think the Oilers will try to get rid of Penner before this happens (perhaps by the end of this season) to salvage some value?
I think it will be a major struggle to fit either or both of these players into the 2012-2013 Oilers roster, surely Hemsky will command much more then the pay check he is receiving right now.
July 30 2010, 08:14AM
Why do we have to choose one ? I like them both and see no reason to trade either guy. Is it because you feel they will want to be traded ? This to be followed by a article from Robin about how Hemsky won't re-sign here lol. Just like JDD will be the future Oilers tender, just like the Oilers were to draft Seguin ? Since Hall wasn't the best player available ? Since he plays a style the Oilers didn't want, even after mentioning the style Tambo likes at the year end presser.
July 30 2010, 08:17AM
@Stone Hands McOsta
You can see two rookies that have yet to make the line up outshining Penner by year end ? Struggle to fit both players into the Oilers roster ? What if the rookies don't pan out ?
July 30 2010, 08:20AM
Wife looked over my shoulder this a.m. and complained I was a misogynist bustard and why was I looking at the picture of a beautiful young Ann Margeret???
My reply: "lucky guess and quit looking over my shoulder"
Let's see how many eclairs Penner wolfs down this summer before we start calling him a franchise player.
IF it's one vs. the other I would keep Hemsky only because I think Penner is less likely to re-sign as a free agent, and also due to nostalgia with Hemsky being an Oiler draft pick.
Let's see how many eclairs Penner wolfs down this summer before we start calling him a franchise player.
I didn't see the words "Penner" and "franchise player" anywhere. Did I miss something?
July 30 2010, 08:36AM
You have a valid point, possibly wishful thinking on my part indeed, I won't argue that.
I will point out that we've got one good year out of Penner and two prime prospects ready to fill his spot. Remember what one good year did for Horcoff? Can you not see Penner back peddling this year?
And don't get me wrong, I'd love to see Hemmer stay, he's been my favorite Oiler since Dougy Weight departed. But I think it'll be a tight squeeze, especially if at least 2/3 prospects remotely pull through (don't forget about Sammy Wonder either).
July 30 2010, 08:37AM
Let's see how many eclairs Penner wolfs down this summer before we start calling him a franchise player.
LOL good call.
Why not choose to keep both for this year. Re-negotiate contracts with them next summer while each have one year left and are still tradeable assets if a longer term extension can't be worked out that fits in the organizations plans. Just don't back up the bank vault like we did with Horc the year before he was a free agent.
July 30 2010, 08:45AM
@Stone Hands McOsta
Why would I think Penner would be back peddling this year ? Yes the prospects would have to pull throuh but that has yet to be proven also Sammy is still developing and has yet to proven he will be a top line center. Penner will be considered to play center this year on the top line.If we dump both Hemsky and Penenr at the end of the up coming season we will be a lottory pick again don't you see that. To bank on players that haven't even played a NHL game yet seems crazy to me.
This is a no-brainer, you keep Hemsky. He's the better player. But the Oilers may not have a choice if one or both decide not to sign an extension next summer. I think they both can be kept if the upcoming season sees the team take a step forward. If that's the case, you make a big play for Hemmer's extension. Every time that man has the puck, I get excited.
July 30 2010, 08:50AM
I hope you aren't sugesting that the team needs to move one of them for cap space reasons.
I wouldn't doubt if one or both were gone because they begged to get out before UFA day (or simply walked away on July 1, 2012.
I could also see one more to adress weakness on the back end.
Highly unlikely it's cap space that costs the team one/both of them.
July 30 2010, 08:51AM
*Looks at picture*
Man, remember when Jane Fonda was hot?
July 30 2010, 08:53AM
Wife looked over my shoulder this a.m. and complained I was a misogynist bustard and why was I looking at the picture of a beautiful young Ann Margeret???
My reply: "lucky guess and quit looking over my shoulder"
Swing and a miss!
Jane Fonda in Barbarella
July 30 2010, 08:53AM
@The Other John
Tell her you're not looking at Ann Margeret. That's Jane Fonda as Barberella.
Too late.
*Looks at picture*
Man, remember when Jane Fonda was hot?
Yes I do, then she turned into a commie lover and started slagging on the military and that was it for that lust affair! lol
July 30 2010, 09:03AM
This a decision I do not want to make. I choose to ignore the problem in hopes that it solves itself.*
*sticks head in sand and waits for everything to get better
July 30 2010, 09:03AM
Why would I think Penner would be back peddling this year ? Yes the prospects would have to pull throuh but that has yet to be proven also Sammy is still developing and has yet to proven he will be a top line center. Penner will be considered to play center this year on the top line.If we dump both Hemsky and Penenr at the end of the up coming season we will be a lottory pick again don't you see that. To bank on players that haven't even played a NHL game yet seems crazy to me.
Penner put up career highs last year on a team that had no other LW to fill first line/PP minutes. Quinn's next best option was JFJ and look how that panned out. He was left with no choice but to put Pilsbury Penner up there.
My point is, we have a #1 draft pick who will guaranteed take ice time away from Penner. There is no denying that. Then with the wheels MPS has, Penner will look like a pylon compared to the young fresh legs. Its only a matter of time before he slides down the depth chart. So before that happens, why not dish him off for another pick/asset? Another team surely could use him on the wing.
IF Penner plays center, that would mean for Horcoff to have another off year, and Gagner to continue flat lining in his progression. (very easily could happen, I know). This would be the only way Penner would be able to fit into the top 6 long term. I can't see Penner back checking as the first forward back in the defensive zone. The guy doesn't have the stamina to be a 2-way center, logging big minutes.
Whats wrong with another lottery pick? Its not like the Oilers have a playoff caliber roster, might as well try get a top 5 pick next year and grab a stud for the back end, while the kids attempt to develop.
July 30 2010, 09:03AM
Yes I do, then she turned into a commie lover and started slagging on the military and that was it for that lust affair! lol
Yeah, but she was in Coming Home, which gives her eternal 'awesome points'. That movie has some of the best performances I've ever seen.
July 30 2010, 09:03AM
This a decision I do not want to make. I choose to ignore the problem in hopes that it solves itself.*
*sticks head in sand and waits for everything to get better
*claps hands over ears*
First off , scrap the stats obtained by both on crappy team to begin with over last few years . This will be a new team with a good chance of much better results in a year or two . Circumstances and team dynamics , etc . cannot help but make us better than the 30th place we are now !
Why should any Oiler fan be accepting of another season in basement of league ? That's for losers . We are building a winner here , not a bloody loser like last 3 seasons ! Just because it took the team 3 years to get it's head out of the ice ,is no reason to expect it should be a long process back . If team starts out slow then get the can opener going fast and change with a new managerial group long before seasons ending . They have had ample time to change the direction and assessment of the club over last three seasons and did little to affect change until they hit the basesment floor . Yeah , i guess it was time to change (tongue in cheek) .
If we don't start becoming a winner soon then Penner and Hemsky probably might not want to stay along with several others .
Timing is everything. If the assumption is that we are going to need a boat load of money to pay Hall, Eberle, MPS when they come out of their entry level contracts then Penner and Hemmer are trade bait. They only way they stay is if they want to be "apart of a winning team" and take a discount to stay.
A discount to stay in Edmonton is something I thought I would never say or type in an email ever. Dare we dream.
July 30 2010, 09:15AM
I think we have to wait and look to see what happens this year and possibly next to see if you send one, both, neither away.
If Hemsky finally gets the light bulb to turn on in his head and he becomes a 100 point player, he's your man.
If Penner continues to dominate this year and puts up 40-50 goals, he's your man.
Caveat on Hemsky will be if he gets injured for any length of time over the next 2 seasons. That could get him shipped out.
With Penner, conditioning and effort could get him sent away.
At this point, it's a wait and see the on ice product. With this team getting better talent this year and next, it could make these guys look even better for us or their suitors.
July 30 2010, 09:17AM
LOL lowetide many good reads my friend, however have you signed a contract with Oilersnation that dictates you to do all the writing? Seriously you are carrying their weight right now! To all the fellow Oilersnation writers, get it together!
July 30 2010, 09:23AM
If I had to choose one, then it would have to be Jane Fonda in the above pictured movie over Phoebe Cates. I had no idea she was so hot once upon a time! (Note to self: watch this movie!)
As for my Oilers I believe the best course of action is to just let the year play out and see where D.P. and Hemsky fit into our rebuild.
I could also see Penner being passed by the kids, as mentioned already by Stone Hands McCosta. Why? As mentioned already he has had one good year out of the three he has been here only. Unlike last year he will have real competition for his position if (when) he goes in the tank again for long periods of time. There will be others to take over for him in the meantime.
Now before others (Oil_Loc8or - cough, cough) blow a gasket remember that this is my opinion, as well as others here. Just because they might not match your own doesn't make them wrong, so try not to make it sound like others views are off-base and crazy and only your opinion is valid, okay? Let's remember that this is a site that values everyone's opinions, and we should all be free to share our own.
I can't belive what I am reading. Hemsky has been one of the only bright spots for how many years now? How many times as oilers fans have you said "imagine if hemmer had a shooter to play with" lots im sure. Now lets talk about penner, I like the guy he saw what he had to do and worked hard to get there last year. But it was the tale of two seasons, he was great at the start and seemed to cool a bit towards the end (once they were last, I know i watched). His production seemed to go down once that other winger on his line got hurt, what was his name again? How quickly you people forget......
Yeah, but she was in Coming Home, which gives her eternal 'awesome points'. That movie has some of the best performances I've ever seen.
I was unaware of that.. It just seems hypocritical now that for so many years she was against the US military.
Well maybe all those years with Ted Turner have smartened her up! lol
If Hall and MP stay at LW, then the obvious choice to focus on is Hemsky as the only other RW top 6 prospect/player is Eberle.
If they move Penner or Hall to C then it complicates things, although in 2 years you'll have Pitlick, VV and Lander pushing for ice time at C with 10 and 89 (presumably) still under contract.
Given the shape of the roster, I think you focus on keeping 83, but between 83 and 27 I think 27 is the one to more likely to want to stay in Edmonton (pure guess based on various interviews)
Why can't the Oilers ever be the team who gets good players, and keeps them forever? We always have to let good players go right as they hit their peak. We are the Toronto Blue Jays of the NHL. I hate it. Lets get creative, and keep our good players. How about that for an idea? I know, revolutionary. Now is the time to start dumping any and all contracts we can so that down the road we can keep together our young stars, while holding onto valuable vets. If any team ever asks about the following, we let them go: Souray, Horc, Khabby, Pump and dump. If Horc or Souray or Khabby starts having a good year this year and somebody wants him, let him go. And for heaven sakes, don't sign anymore aging UFA vets to long term deals. I'm looking at you, Kovalchukesque big fish.
Gagner , Cogliano and Brule had better put up bigger numbers and roles than they have over last 3 seasons or all three will probably be gone for more toughness and size , and long before Hemsky and/or Penner .
Defensively , without Souray we suck still . Goaltending we are still at bottom of league to be honest . We still have a long way to go before season opener to become a decent team .
Still think it was wrong not to change upper management to handle changes required to change course and direction of club . Maciocia i see is doing well now ,isn't he . Hopefully Tams and companys fate will be better than the Eskimos .
So far our additions beyond the rookies is less than inspiring considering the marketplace that was/ should have been available to us . Some still is , and i am hopefull we may yet land the occasional upgrade . Mind you, any change over last season should almost automatically be seen as an upgrade - no matter how miniscule that might be . Not like we have been adding big names or role players so far to be honest .
I am still optimistic that the younger talents like Smid , Gagner and group can break out bigtime this season. If not, then they better have a fast plan B to put in affect long before seasons end this time .
July 30 2010, 10:14AM
Per Oilers eNews release:
OILERS NAME RALPH KRUEGER ASSOCIATE COACH General Manager Steve Tambellini announced today the Edmonton Oilers have appointed Ralph Krueger Associate Coach with the hockey club.
Krueger, 50, brings with him a wealth of experience as a coach in Germany and Switzerland and will complement Head Coach Tom Renney and assistants Kelly Buchberger and Steve Smith.
July 30 2010, 10:20AM
Penner was a dominant player for the first part of the season last year, I'm anxious to see if he will play that way again next year.
Hemsky has had the more consistent career though and I think he is the more likely of the two to want to stay here.
@Dan the Man
Thanks for that Dan; for what it's worth, I really like this. I was really impressed with him during the worlds this past spring - coaching that Swiss team to elevate them well above their level. This might be considered minor news, but I think it's a really, really good pickup.
July 30 2010, 10:24AM
I see very little chance that any rookie on this team will be better than Penner next year.
We are talking about guy who for much of the year looked like Rick Nash. Is it possible he will regress? Sure, but it is also possible he will progress.
July 30 2010, 10:29AM
History tells us that the chances of Hall, MPS, Eberle, Lander, Pitlick and VV all panning out and becoming solid NHL players are slim and none.
It's a virtual certainty that at least one of them will completely flame out and that another one will become a journeyman plugger at best.
Let's not go ditching guys who we know are actually good to make way for a big group of prospects when it's beyond likely that not all of them will make it through the door.
Hemsky is consistent, we know what to expect from him. Penner with a new coach this year could go south ala MacT years or stay north ala Quinn last year. One year from now will give us a much clearer picture.
July 30 2010, 10:40AM
I'm with archaeologuy on this one. I choose to ignore the problem and assume it will get better.
Per Oilers eNews release:
OILERS NAME RALPH KRUEGER ASSOCIATE COACH General Manager Steve Tambellini announced today the Edmonton Oilers have appointed Ralph Krueger Associate Coach with the hockey club.
Krueger, 50, brings with him a wealth of experience as a coach in Germany and Switzerland and will complement Head Coach Tom Renney and assistants Kelly Buchberger and Steve Smith.
Umm okay.. at least he's not an ex Oiler????
July 30 2010, 11:03AM
Sh!tty Post, Sh!tty Read. This story is not even news nor worth time. So, please tell me. Whats the point of it? Bunch of BullSh!t.?.
July 30 2010, 11:06AM
Sh!tty Post, Sh!tty Read. This story is not even news nor worth time. So, please tell me. Whats the point of it? Bunch of BullSh!t.?.
What`s really a shame is how Bingofuel, Wanye, Brownlee, and Gregor all put a gun to your head and forced you to read it...
July 30 2010, 11:07AM
Sh!tty Post, Sh!tty Read. This story is not even news nor worth time. So, please tell me. Whats the point of it? Bunch of BullSh!t.?.
No wonder you have no friends on facebook.
July 30 2010, 11:09AM
@Aleslav Smidsky
I know LT must be reeling after your scathing review. It is, after all, his mission in life to keep Kip Drodry entertained and up to speed with only the most relevant material in the middle of the Edmontonian summer.
If he hasnt commited hari kari already then he has dishonoured himself and his family.
July 30 2010, 11:10AM
Ignoring the problem only compounds this problem, make the decisions for these guys, don't grovel and hope they'll sign an extension here. Efforts have been made to move both of these players already (Penner in 2009 and Hemsky summer of 2010) the writing is already on the wall. The longer we wait on these two the less we'll get in return. If the trade deadline comes and goes, both these guys will be within a few games of being in the last year of their contract, much like the Thomas Kaberle scenario.....the clock is ticking, their departures should be imminent.